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|Peter Manning: Electronic and Computer Music, Revised and Expanded Edition|
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Reviewed by James Harley
In 1994, I was working on designing a new course at McGill University on the history of electoacoustic/computer music. Joel Chadabe’s Electric Sound hadn’t been published yet, and neither had Curtis Roads’ Computer Music Tutorial. There were older books, such as those by Jon Appleton, Barry Schrader, and Allen Strange, but they were either out-of-print or out-of-date or both. Then there was Electronic and Computer Music by Peter Manning. It was in print, and less out-of-date (first published in 1985). It was with some relief that I learned that this book had been updated (in 1993) and was coming out in softcover (late 1994—I recall it did not actually arrive at the bookstore until sometime after the start of term in winter 1995). The updates on MIDI technology and the shift to microcomputer were useful, along with a listing of compact discs, all new since 1985.
Electronic and Computer Music is a book outlining the history of the field. In addition, it devotes a good deal of ink describing specific studio techniques and technical concepts. And, I was also pleased to see that it does not ignore the innovative applications of electronic and digital technology in popular music, even if this topic is treated comparatively briefly.
In the decade since the release of the second edition, much has changed. Too much to track, but Mr. Manning has nonetheless expended a great deal of effort updating the book, particularly in the realms of MIDI, computer technology, and digital audio. This part of the book has been greatly expanded and reorganized, as Table One shows.
Rather than make a futile attempt to be current and comprehensive, the author instead traces the history of the various topics, providing information about early research and concerns, products and applications that have been developed, and directions that have been pursued more recently. This approach provides a good foundation for understanding the background and technology underlying current products and software applications. To be up-to-date, one would need to supplement the book with articles and announcements from journals, digital audio-related magazines, and relevant Web sites.
The first three sections of the book, up to The Digital Revolution, are pretty much untouched. The chapter on Rock and Pop Electronic Music has been updated, with a brief discussion of “techno” music and mention of a few of the practitioners and related genres. I do think that it would have been useful to update the other two chapters of Section III. It is somewhat misleading to title this “The Electronic Repertory from 1960” when no tape music or live electronic music beyond 1977 is mentioned in these chapters. As much of the later part of the book is concerned with technology, not repertoire, there is really very little mention of the music produced over the past three decades. I do acknowledge that in a new field such as electronic/computer music it is important to examine the work of the pioneers. But, many of these composers have continued to be productive, and their work has often evolved in new and interesting directions. Little of this is discussed. In addition, there are many other works, produced more recently by newcomers to the field (i.e., anyone active over the past 30 years), that could be considered touchstone pieces, or masterworks, and could/should be represented.
To give Mr. Manning his due, he has made an effort to update his Discography, providing a good listing of CDs going far beyond the works and composers mentioned in the body of the text. This should provide a useful resource for leading interested readers to recordings of more recent music. I would have liked to see a listing of works at the end of each chapter, though, creating a more direct link between particular technologies and examples of music produced using those techniques or tools.
With regard to the sections on computer music, Mr. Manning begins with an exposition of digital technology, helping the reader to understand enough of the basic principles of computing to appreciate how the main approaches to producing audio by means of computers developed. Some of the history presented here includes the innovations of computer hardware (the development of Intel microprocessors, for example).
There is an introductory discussion of how the basic parameters of sound (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) are represented and processed in digital form (chapter 13). This is well-written and relatively clear. One correction: on p. 256, the listing of extended sampling rates should include 192 kHz rather than 196 kHz.
Chapter 11 is organized into two sub-sections: “Software Synthesis and Computer-Assisted Composition” and “Hybrid Synthesis.” Further on, chapter 15 contains five sub-sections: “The Pioneering Phase, to 1983,” “The Development of the MIDI Sampler,” “New Directions in Synthesizer Architectures,” “Beyond the Keyboard: Alternative Performance Controllers,” and “Other MIDI-related Hardware.” There is a lot of pretty obscure detail here on the history of digital music hardware. But, it’s an interesting read, and young musicians in 2004 may be unaware of all the technology that was produced prior to the rise to power and dominance of the personal computer.
These days, the personal computer and the various software tools that run on it are central to music-making. Most of the mountains of hardware that used to be necessary to the production of audio have been rendered obsolete and unnecessary. Mr. Manning does not bring his story quite to that point, but his later chapters point the way.
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and software. Nonetheless, there isn’t a better book out there in
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As mentioned previously, I want to learn to sew at least as well as I knit. I’ve taken one class, where I made a tote bag, and I’m taking another class next weekend, where I will learn all about adding zippers to projects. G’s parents gave me an awesome sewing / embroidery machine for Christmas. I have acquired a few books with beginner projects and tips and tricks. And now, I have found fabric with which I really want to be able to make something awesome. But, I’m not allowed to buy it until I have enough skill to make something awesome. This should be good incentive!
My new friend SR (who’s actually a phlebotomist at one of the medical offices I frequent) and I met up today. Our last outing was for coffee at the excellent SoulFood Coffee House in Redmond, so we decided to aim for lunch this time. As we are both gaming geeks – though of vastly different generations (SR was born a month after I graduated from high school; also: I am old) – we decided to check out the recently-opened Bellevue location of MOX Boarding House, a game store / pub / restaurant. (No. Really.) (more…)
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I posted about the Sanquhar Cowl by Wendy D. Johnson a while back. Even though I’ve been obsessing about it ever since, it hasn’t hit my needles yet, for two reasons. First, I’ve been working on other projects. Second, I haven’t had the available funds for the yarn. Well, progress is definitely being made on the existing projects, so the first reason may not be a factor any more. And, some wonderful friends gave me a gift card to WEBS for Christmas, so I may be able to afford a bit of a yarn shopping spree.
I’ve narrowed down the yarn options to three potentials, and now I’m stuck.
This is where you come in. (more…)
Goodness. Yesterday was such a treat. Three yarn stores in two towns, and much yarn acquired. And, all while staying within budget! (It should be noted that my Japanese genes appear to have been overwhelmed by yarn awesomeness, and I completely failed to take any pictures of any of the stores, even though I specifically told myself to do just that when departing on the grand adventure. My apologies.)
The first stop was WEBS, where I picked up:
- 5 skeins of Madeline Tosh Merino Light in Spectrum. This yarn is destined to be a Hitofude.
- 1 skein of Cascade 220 Superwash Paints in Purple Mix, which I shall turn into Mindful Yoga Socks.
- 1 cone of Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk (1,736 yards!) in Pacific. I do not have a specific plan for this yarn yet, but many lace projects spring to mind.
- 1 skein of Anzula Milky Way in Slate, which will be used in conjunction with…
- 1 ball of Freia Handpaints Ombré Grande in Flame (of which I can’t actually find an accurate representative colorway photo), and together will be formed into the Dovetail Shawl.
Then, we went to Northampton Wools, where Shama fell in love with baby alpaca, which led to the acquisition of 2 skeins of Classic Elite Yarns Villa in Periwinkle, which are already well on their way to being a pair of Simply Warm fingerless mitts. (Amusingly, while we were there, I saw a yarn that immediately pinged my, “Oooh! Colors!” receptors. Then I realized it was the chunky version of the sock weight Misty Alpaca in Pico that I’d been knitting for the past few days (and, in fact, had on the needles in my purse). At least I’m consistent.)
After a very yummy lunch at India Palace, we ventured on to Sheep and Shawl, a cute little store that specializes in consignment of all sorts of fiber-related products, including yarn, finished knitted and crocheted items, goats’ milk products, felted objects, and more. Here, I bought:
- An adorable finished hat, because it looks incredibly cute on Shamala, and her birthday is next month. (I would have given it to her anyway, but this gave me a good excuse.)
- A Lantern Moon cool sheep felt keychain pouch.
- 1 skein of Manos Del Uruguay Fino in Inkwell. Again, this yarn has no specific project destiny yet, but at 490 yards, would make a fairly reasonably-sized shawl.
And that, my friends, is the sum of my adventures in yarn for yesterday.
In a few minutes, the four of us (Jer, Shama, Shamamama, and I) will be leaving on a mini-adventure. We’re going to go to Northampton. My hosts are so kind, as the primary purpose of this visit is to allow me to visit WEBS. As you can imagine, I’m very excited!
There will also be food, candles, food, and other meanderings. And, once we get home, I suspect that we will be continuing our Buffy the Vampire Slayer marathon. (Shama’s never seen it, and we’re doing our best to get her hooked. We watched the first season yesterday.)
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Now, changes are only possible in time, and therefore time must be something real. —Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason (1781), “Transcendental Aesthetic,” section II 5. The nursing shortage in the United States has turned into a full-blown crisis. Because fewer young people go into nursing, one-third of registered nurses in the United States are now over 50 years of age, and that proportion is expected to rise to 40 percent over the next decade. Nurses currently practicing report high rates of job dissatisfaction, with one in five seriously considering leaving the profession within the next five years.
Things are justified or condemned by their consequences, not by their antecedents. —John Dewey, “The Liberal College and Its Enemies,” The Independent, 1924 7. One may be subject to laws made by another, but it is impossible to bind oneself in any matter which is the subject of one’s own free exercise of will. . It follows of necessity that the king cannot be subject to his own laws. ” —Jean Bodin, Six Books of the Commonwealth, 1576 8. I like Wagner’s music better than anybody’s. It is so loud that one can talk the whole time without people hearing what one says.
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John Goodman Movies: 20 Greatest Films Ranked from Worst to Best
John Goodman shockingly never won an Emmy for his role as working-class father Dan Conner in “Roseanne” despite competing seven consecutive times as Best Comedy Actor for the ABC sitcom (1989-1995). He did eventually win as Best Drama Guest Actor in 2007 for “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” but now he could finally cash in that “Roseanne” Emmy I.O.U. with the upcoming series revival, premiering on Tuesday, March 27. But Goodman hasn’t only made a name for himself on TV. In honor of his return to the small screen, let’s take a look back at some of his best big-screen performances. Tour through our photo gallery above of Goodman’s 20 greatest films, ranked from worst to best.
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has added Prison Break to its lineup, bringing the television event series to Blu-Ray Disc in late June.
Prison Break returns as a special event series with its most adrenaline-fueled storyline ever! Although he was buried seven years ago, pictures from a Yemen prison reveal that Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) may still be alive, which sends shock waves through everyone he knows.
Determined to rescue his brother, Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) enlists C-Note’s (Rockmond Dunbar) help. Meanwhile, Michael’s wife Sara (Sarah Wayne Callies) has remarried. And even if this biggest break-out yet is possible, is Michael the same man he was? Also starring Robert Knepper and Amaury Nolasco, this action-packed series has more plot twists than ever.
The release contains all nine explosive episodes that made up the event series with a DTS 5.1 HD Master Audio track.
Arriving in two versions, the regular Blu-Ray Disc will contain the Making-of Featurette A Return Home.
Additionally, fans can pickup the Prison Break Collector’s Set Blu-Ray version that contains all five seasons of the show along with the Event Series, chronicling Michael and Lincoln’s entire journey. In addition, this version
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Passengers are seen in Shenzhen North railway station in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 7, 2023. The Spring Festival travel rush this year, will continue for 40 days from Jan. 7 to Feb. 15. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
China's Spring Festival travel rush, the largest annual human migration worldwide, kicked off Saturday after the world's most populous country adjusted its COVID-19 response.
Hundreds of millions of people are swarming train stations, airports, and coach terminals across the country for family reunions on the Lunar New Year's eve, which falls on Jan. 21.
In the past two years, most Chinese people stayed put amid virus curbs during the festival, but a stark change has begun to emerge.
According to an official press conference, the number of passenger trips during this year's Spring Festival travel rush is expected to surge 99.5 percent from the same period last year to reach nearly 2.1 billion.
The Yangtze River Delta, one of China's largest migrant-receiving regions, is poised to handle some 60 million railway passenger trips throughout the 40-day travel rush, rebounding to a three-year high and 80 percent of the 2019 level. In the southern economic powerhouse Guangdong, 25.4 million railway trips are estimated for the period.
Regional railway operators have decided to put extra trains into service to meet the robust demand, following a major shift in the country's rules of COVID-19 response.
On Dec. 7, 2022, China adjusted its virus prevention and control policies with 10 new measures, shifting the policy focus from infection prevention to severe cases prevention.
In its latest move, the country announced it will downgrade the management of COVID-19 from Class A to Class B starting from Jan. 8 this year.
This shift is expected to make it much easier for people to travel and enter public venues, as passengers no longer need to present their health codes and negative nucleic acid test results or undergo temperature checks when entering railway stations and airports.
The journeys home will be simplified, too, for those returning from abroad -- according to the adjusted rules, the country is to scrap restrictions on international passenger flights, increase the number of flights in stages and optimize the distribution of routes.
With more homeward-bound travelers on the move, relevant authorities are stepping up efforts to ensure safe and sound trips for them.
A recent guideline released by 13 state organs, including the Ministry of Transport and China Meteorological Administration, stressed that measures must be in place to cope with extreme weather events during the travel rush, a period characterized by low temperatures and snowfalls.
While calling for prompt forecast and warning, it urged public transport operators to ramp up precautions against icy roads, frosts, and strong winds, and adjust their schedules to meteorological changes in a timely manner.
The State Council, or China's cabinet, said in a work plan for the travel rush, that local governments nationwide should launch an overhaul of all types of transport infrastructure, including urban transits, vessels, high-speed trains, and aircraft, to ward off safety risks.
With regards to COVID-19 containment during this mass seasonal migration, the State Council has taken steps to minimize the impact of the virus on every link of the Spring Festival transport, with priority given to the medical supplies for transport workers.
The country will expedite booster vaccination in the industry, and equip public transport hubs and long-distance trains with more emergency medicines, according to the State Council.
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ZEE5, India's largest home-grown video streaming platform, announced its latest Original Film, 'Tadka: Love Is Cooking' starring Nana Patekar, Taapsee Pannu, Shriya Saran and Ali Fazal in key roles. Jointly produced by Nittin Keni, Sameer Dixit, Akash Chawla, Jatish Varma and co-produced by Girish Johar, 'Tadka' is a Zee Studios and Movie Makers Inc production and is a remake of the Malayalam blockbuster, Salt N Pepper. With maestro Ilayaraja's music and Preetha Jayaram's cinematography, the film also stars Lilette Dubey and Rajesh Sharma in supporting roles and is set to premiere on ZEE5 on 4th November.
Written and directed by Prakash Raj, 'Tadka: Love Is Cooking' is a romantic comedy of errors. What starts off as a wrongly dialled number soon leads to feelings between Tukaram (Nana Patekar), an archaeologist and Madhura (Shriya Saran), a radio jockey. However, when it is time to meet face-to-face, Gaurikshankar develops a cold-feet and sends his nephew Siddharth (Ali Fazal) to meet Vidya who in turn sends her friend, Nicole (Taapsee) to meet Gaurishankar. Sidharth (having introduced himself as Gaurishankar) and Aditi (having introduced herself as Vidya) hit it off right away and decide to persuade Gaurikshankar and Vidya that they aren't right for each other. However, will love win over misplaced identities and will Gaurishankar and Vidya's common love for food help them come closer or will their internalised belief that they are too old to fall in love dissuade them from coming closer?
Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “It is our endeavour at ZEE5 to support passionate storytellers who have entertaining stories to tell and as a part of this vision, we are happy to collaborate with Prakash Raj for his OTT directorial debut, Tadka. A light-hearted, romantic, comedy of errors with Nana Patekar, Shriya Saran, Taapsee Pannu and Ali Fazal in the lead, 'Tadka' has good food, love and music in the right proportions to brighten your day”.
Actor-Director-Producer Prakash Raj said, “Tadka is a special film made with love and peppered with laughter, food and joy. I admired the original Malayalam movie, Salt N Pepper and wanted to adapt and direct it in Hindi since it is such a heart-warming yet funny and entertaining story. I am thankful to Nana Patekar, Shriya Saran, Taapsee Pannu and Ali Fazal for joining me in this journey and I am looking forward to Tadka filling people's tummy and hearts with love and joy”.
Actor Shriya Saran said, “I had heard such good things about the original film, Salt N Pepper that when I was approached to be a part of the Hindi remake, I immediately jumped at the opportunity because it is not too often that you get to be directed by Prakash Raj and share the screen with Nana Patekar. Tadka is the kind of cinema that I love and admire as it feels like a tight hug on a cold day, so I hope that the viewers enjoy our sweet film too”.
'Tadka: Love Is Cooking' will exclusively premiere on ZEE5 from 4th November
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So before you start reading my story, this is something you have to know. When I finalized a lot of the major plot points for this story, Tartarus had just ended in the manga. Anything huge that contradicts a decision I've made cannot be changed. So please, if anything in this story contradicts canon, keep that in mind. This story was started with completed Tartarus, pre-Alvarez in mind.
Nashi was having a bad day before she got to the guild, and even then she knew it would go downhill anyway, after all, most of the younger members of Fairy Tail always laughed at her for not knowing how to use her magic very well. It wasn't her fault her scum bag father left before she was even born. She sighed at the thought. Her father, the famous Salamander of Fairy Tail, had run off before she got to know him what so ever. Not that she cared anyway. From what Gray and the others told her, her father was an irrational, arrogant asshole who couldn't hold a civilized conversation for the life of him. Her mother always tried to tell her that they were joking, but she didn't really listen.
Speaking of her mother, she had woken Nashi up about an hour ago, but Nashi couldn't stop pondering what the others would bully her about today. Maybe it would be how she could barely produce embers despite being "Natsu Dragneel's" daughter, or maybe how she, despite that, was crap with her moms celestial keys. Who knows she wondered. She heard her door open and her mothers head appeared in the door frame.
"Why aren't you up yet?" She asked, standing in the doorway. Nashi shrugged under her covers. "Well get up, we gotta get to the guild." Nashi managed to clamor out of bed and stagger to go get dressed, the dead weight of her insecurities as heavy as a rock. She absentmindedly brushed her pink locks, deep in thought. The pink hair of hers was another burden from her father, a trait they both shared. Mom had always told her their tempers and patience for nonsense were similar as well, and that she didn't like either. She wished she could some how distance herself from her fathers legacy, but that seemed as far fetched as her winning the Grand Magic Games for Fairy Tail. Like that'll ever happen. she growled to herself. She dragged her feet out into the kitchen were her mother, Lucy, was already gone. She sighed as she left the house and walked alongside the river in the direction of the guild house.
"Why the long face, Nashi?" The passing boatmen asked.
"No particular reason" She lied.
"Well, cheer up, it's a beautiful day!"
"Yeah Yeah" She rounded the corner towards the guild house and sighed. She remembered how happy she'd been when she first got her guild mark. Now she considered more of a red blemish on the back of her left hand than anything. Don't get her wrong, Nashi had a few Friends in Fairy Tail. There was Drake, Kinana's son. Almost as if it was a cruel joke, Drake was a dragon slayer as well, but, unlike her, Drake could use his quite effectively. He said his father had taught him up until he was 8, then vanished. Perhaps that's was what the two had bonded over, the similar reasoning of never/barely knowing your father. Then there were most of the adults in the guild, they were rather kind and accepting, unlike their children. Elise, Gajeel and Levy's daughter, who was also a dragon slayer, but her father actually existed in her life. 'Black steel' Gajeel had trained his daughter well, and , honestly, She really didn't think Elise considered her a friend anymore. For the past few years, Elise had been rather cold and unloving, to the point where she would often times join in on teasing her. She had a few friends who were currently on the road, Like Gray and Juvia's daughter, Erza's son, and Master Laxus and Mira's son.
"Is it me, or did the temperature in here go up?" a voice asked. Nashi looked to her left to find Drake standing there, grinning widely.
"That isn't funny" She replied wearily. Drake frowned.
"Who pissed in your corn flakes?" He demanded, as if he seriously thought some one had.
"I didn't sleep well" She murmured. Drake sighed as he followed her to a table.
"You never sleep well" He said, watching her with careful eyes. "Who said something this time? Was it Rocky? Samuel?" Elise?" She shook her head.
"It's nothing" Nashi cursed herself immediately for shifting uncomfortably.
" I heard that" He said frankly, glaring at her. "I'll beat them up, seriously"
" I know you will" Nashi said with a small grin. "But I'll never make more friends if you keep beating everyone up for me" Drake smirked and leaned back.
"Yeah, but I hate seeing you walk in every morning looking like you'd rather be picking up horse crap. Your my best friend, I hate seeing you like this. Remember when we were kids and you actually smiled?" She grinned at his attempted at a joke. "Yeah, like that"
"Don't you have work to do?" I demanded. Drake sighed.
"Nah, I've already payed this months rent. The daughter of that last client had a crush on me, and insisted her father double my pay. I'm good for a while" I nodded, honestly not paying much attention at all. Drake frowned again.
"Look, if your magical capacity is what's keeping you up, I could train you. I'm a dragon slayer too." I turned to face him irritably.
" Your element is poison" I said sternly. " Mine is fire. You can't train me to use magic I can't use."
"I can try" I sighed. Just as Drake was about to say something else, Romeo ran in.
"Mails here" He said. Everyone flocked him to see if they had any letters.
"Got one here for you, Gray. Looks like it's from your little girl" I saw Gray take it from Romeo and eagerly open it. He smiled.
" Looks like she's on her way home!" He proclaimed, Only really Juvia, Drake, and I heard him.
"Got one for you Erza. Say, that handwriting looks familiar..." Erza glared at Romeo who smirked. I wonder who was writing to Erza, Simon wasn't really known to do that unless he was in trouble, which, still, rarely happened. Everyone broke away when they realized the last letter wasn't for them.
"Got one for you Lucy... Holy shit Lucy I got one for you!" Everyone turned as my mother got up to meet Romeo in the middle of the Hall. Everyone was dead silent, even the small children. I saw my mothers eyes widen when she opened it.
" Who's it from?" Levy asked. She got up and peered over Mom's shoulder. Her eyes widened as well.
"Holy fuck..." Levy whispered, just barely audible. She turned to Gajeel, who understood immediately.
"Gihi, so old flame face is comin' home huh?" He laughed. Flame Face...? Gray laughed.
" Well, well, isn't this a surprise. Never though we'd get that letter"
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Commas aid the reader by separating the main part of a sentence from a clause or phrase that adds extra information.
Introductory Clauses and Phrases
A clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb. A phrase lacks one or the other. Either can be used to start a sentence:
- While John was studying for his English exam, he felt the urge to go for a walk.
- While studying for his English exam, John felt the urge to go for a walk.
The main part of the sentence is he felt the urge to go for a walk. The introductory element merely gives us a reason or context for John’s feeling.
Some students question the need for the comma, yet its function becomes clear when we remove it from the following sentence:
- Although John liked Mary Nelson liked her better.
Without the aid of a comma, the reader stumbles over the sentence before realizing that “Mary Nelson” is not one person.
Other Introductory Elements
Offset short one- or two-word introductions:
- Naturally, Susan wanted to go out and play.
- Brandon hated the film. For example, he said the plot was too unrealistic.
Some short introductory words do not require a comma when the meaning is already clear:
- Now you can find almost anything online.
- Soon it will all be over.
Trailing Clauses and Phrases
Trailing clauses and phrases also provide additional information but they come at the end of the sentence:
- Robert Mitchum starred in The Night of the Hunter, a film directed by Charles Laughton.
- It rained, causing the party to be cancelled.
Novice writers may be confused when a trailing or introductory phrase is longer than the main part of the sentence, as in the second example, above. The deciding factor, however, is that the first clause can stand on its own as a complete sentence; the second cannot.
Introductory elements can also be moved to the end of a sentence or even in the middle. As a general rule, include a comma if it clarifies the meaning of the sentence or expresses a break in thought. Note that commas are needed in the following sentences
- Susan wanted to go out and play, naturally.
- He said the plot, for example, was too unrealistic.
but not in this one:
- John felt the urge to go for a walk while studying for his English exam.
What If Your Sentence Contains Both an Introductory and a Trailing Element?
In general, writers should avoid creating sentences where commas are needed to offset both introductory and trailing thoughts:
- While waiting for the storm to pass, Martin told the children ghost stories, frightening Annie and Josh.
In this case, the main part of the sentence (Martin told the children ghost stories) becomes obscured by the two additional elements. The reader naturally expects the sentence to end after “stories.”
Writers can avoid such confusion in a number of ways, such as using a dash
- While waiting for the storm to pass, Martin told the children ghost stories— frightening Annie and Josh.
or by splitting the sentence in two:
- While waiting for the storm to pass, Martin told the children ghost stories. Annie and Josh were frightened by his eerie tales.
Correct the following sentence? (Answer appears at the end of the article.)
- Fortunately Martha booked the recital hall allowing us to hold the party the next day.
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Appointment of Experienced HR Executive Suzanne Hinchliffe to Chief People Officer Continues Buildout of Experienced Leadership Team
Corium Pharma Solutions, Inc. (CPSI), a leading, full-service contract development and manufacturing organization specializing in novel drug delivery technologies for prescription drug and consumer products including transdermal modalities, has named Suzanne Hinchliffe as Chief People Officer. This announcement follows the recent appointments of several industry veterans to CPSI, Mark Sirgo as Chief Executive Officer, Ernie De Paloantonio as Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Ostrander as Chief Business Officer and Dr. Niraj Vasisht as Chief Technology Officer.
Suzanne brings more than 20 years of strategic and innovative human resources experience including talent management and extensive compensation and benefits in private and publicly traded companies. Before CPSI, she was the Director of Human Resources at InteliChart, a medical technology company that provides a market-leading, patient-engagement platform. Prior to IntelliChart, Suzanne held several positions of increasing responsibility in the human resources department at Truist (formerly BB&T), one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S. Prior to Truist, she was Human Resources and Communications Manager at DESA International, Inc., a former manufacturer of gas heating products and specialty power tools with operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, and California.
As Chief People Officer, Suzanne will manage all aspects of human resources including talent acquisition; total rewards; performance; payroll; and HR operations, compliance, and risk.
"We welcome Suzanne, who brings more than two decades of human resources experience to our rapidly growing contract development and manufacturing business . Suzanne will build upon a solid foundation in supporting our employees that will allow for continued growth in 2023 and beyond. She will play an important role along with the rest of the leadership team and myself, to execute our long-term strategy ," said Mark Sirgo, CEO of CPSI, in making the announcement.
Founded in 1995 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Corium Pharma Solutions has maintained longstanding partnerships with multinational Fortune 500 companies and pharmaceutical businesses alike. CPSI currently manufactures a variety of over the counter and prescription products, including Proctor & Gamble Co's (NYSE: PG) entire Crest Whitestrips franchise, Agile Therapeutics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AGRX) Twirla®, and Corium, LLC's ("Corium") ADLARITY®, a once-weekly, transdermal donepezil patch.
About Corium Pharma Solutions
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Corium Pharma Solutions is a leading, full-service contract development and manufacturing organization specializing in novel drug and consumer product delivery technologies. With a track record spanning nearly 30 years, the company offers end-to-end solutions to its partners, from formulation and product development work, through commercial-scale manufacturing and packaging. The company's success is enabled by its state-of-the-art facilities, highly tenured operational leadership, and proprietary drug delivery technologies, CORPLEX™ and MICROCOR®. Corium Pharma Solutions is jointly owned by B-FLEXION and Webster Equity Partners. Prior to the CPSI transaction with Webster Equity Partners in October 2022, Gurnet Point Capital, an affiliate of B-Flexion, led the original investment in Corium Pharma Solutions through a take-private transaction in October 2018.
About Webster Equity Partners
Founded in 2003, Webster is a private equity firm that focuses on high impact growth strategies that seek to deliver optimal outcomes for our investors, portfolio companies and the communities that we serve. Our mission is to deliver superior returns to our partners through the investment in and development of purpose driven patient-centric healthcare organizations dedicated to providing best of class clinical care and service to their patients. https://websterequitypartners.com/ | <urn:uuid:7ae2c6f9-471d-4dba-bced-feed34552a72> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.gurnetpointcapital.com/news/corium-pharma-solutions-names-suzanne-hinchliffe-chief-people-officer | 2023-09-28T17:25:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.939145 | 815 |
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By the middle of March, we had met several of our neighbors at Chula Vista and formed friendships with several of them. The afternoon these pictures were taken, Jim and Bonnie had initiated the familiar "Happy Hour" where everyone brings a snack and their preferred drink.
Those who know me know I rarely indulge in "adult beverages" but this afternoon I drank three, no maybe four margaritas. They were Jim's own personal concoction and they were delicious. Pam and Ernie returned from a day at Balboa Park to find me holding one margarita and drinking another. Pam was dumbfounded. It was photoworthy.
|I am a two-fisted margarita drinker.|
|Bonnie is front and center. Clockwise from there is Yerda, Phil, Jim, Bob, Ernie (standing), Pam, me, Wayne, Elaine, Ian and finally, Penny, who's upper body has been cut off. Hey... it's a selfie.|
|Left to right, Pam, Elaine and her husband Ian from Alberta, Canada.|
Bob, from Colorado is on the far right.
|Left to right, Jim holding his dog Teddi, Jim's wife, Bonnie and her dog Luna.|
Wayne, in the red sweater, and Ernie.
That's Jim and Bonnie's Holiday Rambler Scepter and Jeep behind them.
|Left to right, Elaine and Ian again, Bob and Penny and their dogs, Marco and Maddie. |
Bob and Penny are full-timers from Colorado.
|We snagged an empty campsite for our campfire this afternoon. |
Left to right is Bob and Penny again. Yerda in her ski cap. Her husband Phil is not in the picture.
Jim (holding Teddi) and Bonnie (Luna beside her).
We became friends that afternoon. The following week, eight of us who played golf formed one foursome of ladies and another of guys. While the golf scores might leave something to be desired, we sure had a good time swiping at the golf ball. Here's proof at the end of 18 holes.
|At our familiar haunt, Chula Vista golf Course.|
Left to right, me, Wayne, Jim, Pam, Bob, Bonnie, Ernie and Pam.
|Bonnie (she can slug a golfball) and Jim|
|Penny (so good we threw her off our team) and Bob|
|Wayne and me|
|Ernie and Pam (has a serious love/hate relationship with the game)|
|Jim and Teddi who reminds me of one of the Muppets.|
|Bonnie stole my heart immediately as an rabid rescue advocate. |
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I have a new article published in ADDitude magazine.
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I have a new article published in ADDitude magazine.
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Link to Melinda and Josh’s article in ADDitude magazine.
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From Melinda’s Facebook page
“I met you and Josh at the IAHE Convention in Indianapolis the end of May. I just wanted to THANK YOU for the break out sessions that you offered and for your book. My son has now officially been diagnosed with ADHD with Sensory Processing Disorder as I am reading your book I see so much of my son. Just change out the names and it’s like it’s his story. We are 10 days into homeschooling and we do have a lot to work through but I am praising God that out of 10 days, only 2 have been bad…the rest have all been good.”
I love my child’s high energy, enthusiasm, and joyful spirit. I don’t even mind that I will never have any family secrets, ever, because this innocent child will share our business with anyone within earshot and think nothing of it. Her openness reflects her optimism and her tendency to believe the best about others. This is another reason for clean living, because if you don’t have anything to hide then having a child spill the beans is no big deal.
My daughter’s activity level has often left me in open-mouthed amazement. To burn off energy, she will run up and down the stairs multiple times. She also likes to sprint around the block, and when we have inclement weather she will clear a pathway in the house so she can take off running and then slide across the floor in her socks. Like many individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) she needs to find outlets for her strong need for physical activity. Also true of many with ADHD, my daughter has had sleep difficulties and struggles to calm her body and mind so she can fall asleep.
Most of the time I not only accept my daughter’s differences, I delight in them. Over time I discovered that not all adults shared my appreciation for my wonderfully-spirited child. At homeschool group classes, I began to hear complaints about my daughter’s non-stop chattering and apparent inability to stop talking even when the teacher was attempting to give instructions. She was not deliberately rude or disrespectful, just uninhibited in sharing her thoughts. Every single one of them. This continual verbal stream was one of the ways her hyperactivity manifested, as if the words just built up inside her and had to come out or she would pop.
My daughter was also wigglier than most children her age, something I could easily accommodate during our homeschool day. It became problematic when we were out in public and she couldn’t sit still at a restaurant or stand quietly beside me during homeschool field trips. I remember a very patient AWANA instructor chuckling as he described how my daughter would slide back and forth on a bench while reciting her memorized verses. She moved around while she was learning the verses, and she moved around while recalling them. She was consistent, and fortunately had a leader who was able to enjoy having her in his group.
My daughter’s sensory processing difficulties along with her ADHD impulsivity made it a struggle for her to regulate herself to maintain the calm yet alert state that is optimal for learning. At one homeschool group gathering, I could see that she was talking continually and was starting to elicit clearly unappreciative glances from nearby adults. Not wanting to squelch her ebullience, I sought a way to help her quickly and unobtrusively so she would not be embarrassed. Scanning the table laden with potluck offerings, my gaze fell on a basket of dinner rolls. I quickly snatched one up and extended it to my daughter, asking if she needed a roll. I figured if she was chewing a roll it would give her a few seconds to take a break and maybe relax and slow down a little bit. I think it would have worked if my daughter had gone along with my plan, but instead she blurted out, “Hey! Are you just trying to get me to be quiet?” So much for subtlety.
At home my daughter could wiggle away as long as she was getting her schoolwork done. It’s distracting, though, when a child is in constant motion in a group setting. Have you ever noticed how distractible children always seem to find each other in a crowd, and then escalate the other’s behaviors? This happened often while we participated in homeschool group activities. One strategy I used to help my girl was our “meatball hug”. She would sit on my lap and pull her knees to her chin, and I would wrap my arms around her and gently squish her while rocking back and forth. She loved this, and it didn’t draw negative attention to her. Once she outgrew my lap, the meatball hug had to be more of a roll. Her father or I would give her arms and legs little squeezes as if we were kneading dough, or capture her between us to roll back and forth like a squeeze machine.
The need to calm down was not always apparent to my daughter, but she recognized our family code, “Do you need a roll?” as a signal to try and tone things down. Your family might find a different code and use other strategies to support your child. I personally will never hear the question “Do you need a roll?” without thinking of my wonderfully vibrant daughter who did, in fact, need some rolls now and then.
Motivation is such a wonderful thing. It gives us energy to pursue our goals. Motivation can urge us onward toward of a myriad of accomplishments. It makes us excited to achieve and keeps us on track and purposeful in our actions. When one is motivated, there is less need for external prompting because there is an inward drive and desire that needs no supplementation. If only we could bottle it up and pull out motivation to dole out as needed!
Homeschooling a motivated student is exciting and rewarding, providing a sense of the joy of teaching and affirming our efforts to help our children learn. If homeschooling is supposed to be a wonderful experience, why are so many of us lamenting the fact that our students not only do not eagerly pursue learning opportunities but appear downright unmotivated and reluctant to learn?
If a motivated student reassures us that we are successful teachers, then the converse is also true. A reluctant, unmotivated student can cause us to question our ability to teach our children well. This doubt can lead our thoughts down other paths, where we wonder if we are up to the calling of homeschooling and if we will somehow be holding our children back if we continue. Before you go too far in questioning your ability to homeschool, please allow me to share some of my experiences as a homeschooling mother of a very reluctant, unmotivated student.
I am not a high-energy, easily-excited mom. Nevertheless I worked hard to be enthusiastic when I presented lessons and I tried to make the work engaging and interesting for my children. Imagine my dismay when day after day I called my children to the table to begin our school work and without fail the first words out of my son’s mouth were, “How long is this going to take?”
He asked me that question no matter what the subject matter was, and in fact without even knowing which subject I was about to introduce. In response, I would plaster a smile on my face and try to exude exhilaration for the lesson. I tried to be funny. I worked at being more animated in my presentations. I used up a lot of energy, as if I were auditioning for the role of inspiring homeschool mom. Inwardly, I berated myself for my inability to stimulate a love of learning in my children.
I have always loved learning new things, and I had carefully selected my curriculum. Night after night I strained my brain to come up with something I could do or change that would eliminate the reluctance my son felt toward schoolwork. I was beginning to despair. I had a heart to homeschool my children, but I questioned whether I had the energy and ability to do the job for the long haul.
Then, one day, the circus came to town. Yes, I thought about running off to join it, but once again I didn’t seem to have the right skill set! I was already abysmal as a performer, judging by my child’s desire to get schoolwork over with as quickly and painlessly as possible despite my antics. So I took the children to see the circus, hoping that at last my son would be adequately engaged and intrigued by the novelty of the acts.
My son watched the tigers with great interest. He was so intent while watching the trapeze artists that I’m not sure he even blinked during their entire act. Just as clowns appeared in one circus ring and horses began trotting around a second ring, my son turned to me and said something that changed me forever.
“Mom,” he asked, “When can we go home? I’m bored.”
Of course he had told me on many prior occasions that he was bored. All this time I thought it was my fault for being inadequate as his teacher. Hearing him say he was bored at the circus astonished me and gave me a valuable insight that helped me realize more than ever that homeschooling was the best option for my family. When my child informed me that he was bored at a three-ring circus, at first I was just plain shocked. Once the shock wore off, a sense of great relief came over me because I realized that even if I chose to wear feathers and swing from a trapeze while teaching, this child would become bored within about 15 minutes!
The difficulty my son had with school was not because of any lack on my part as a homeschooler. Rather, it was the way he was wired that led him to be easily bored and inattentive. Once I realized that the attention and motivation challenges were essentially stemming from inside my son and were not due to my ineptness as his teacher, I was freed up to concentrate on ways to help him learn to motivate himself and deal with his frequent feelings of boredom. I began to focus less on critiquing myself and instead became more observant of my son.
I noticed that there were certain times of the day when my son was more alert, and that it did not always coincide with my own states of alertness. I observed that when he was physically active for a short burst of time he was then able to attend to his lessons for longer periods. My son showed me that when he was emotionally upset or over-excited about something that we tended to have less productive days and my attempts to push him usually backfired. As my self-doubt regarding my ability to teach my child receded, I was able to direct that mental energy into finding out what my son truly needed.
In addition to my great revelation at the circus, over time I became more and more convinced that homeschooling was ideal for a learner like my son. I could accommodate his needs and give him the attention he needed to stay on track and learn. Each year of homeschooling I was better equipped because of the previous year’s experiences. My son came to understand that even when I didn’t understand some of his challenges I would steadfastly believe he was capable of learning, and I would never give up.
There will always be people with more impressive credentials, but we do not need to compete with them. As homeschooling parents, we are more invested in our children than anyone else. We have the motivation to help our kids, year after year, to teach them and show them love. Homeschooling can be challenging, but it can instruct the teacher as well as the students as situations arise. In my case, I always tell people that with all the learning and motivation challenges I faced, my children made me be a better teacher than I wanted to have to be. In the end, though, I am a better teacher and mom because of the things I learned while homeschooling my children.
There is a commercial advertising a credit card company that ends with the question, “What’s in your wallet?” While this is an interesting question, at my house I am more likely to hear, “Where is my wallet?”
Life with the distractible and disorganized can be discombobulating. I live with three family members who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and due to challenges with inattention and forgetfulness often items get lost or misplaced. Sometimes my kids will ask me if I’ve seen something that’s gone missing. Since I like things to be organized and put away in a logical place, there are times when I can locate the missing object because I put it away instead of leaving it out where it was dropped.
I have systems for cleaning and organizing. The problem is with implementation and cooperation from the rest of my family. I have a strong need for things to be put away where they belong so I can find them when I go looking for them. Just last night I pulled out all the ingredients to make a delicious smoothie, but when I went to get my smoothie maker only part of it was in the cupboard where I keep it. I had a blender base with the pitcher and a lid, but the ball on a stick part used to help move the mixture around in the pitcher was missing. I looked in all the places I could think of putting it, but only one place really made sense to me and that was to store all the smoothie maker parts in the same location. My husband came into the kitchen and joined me in the search for the missing part.
After looking in the same places I had looked, and striking out just as I had, my husband began looking in places that made no sense to me but just might contain the lost tool so they warranted a look. Even then we could not locate our smoothie tool, so we…looked in all the same places again! I’m not sure why we do this, as if the missing item that wasn’t there previously will somehow show up if we look again in the exact same place. This strategy was also unsuccessful, so we moved on to asking our children if they knew where the missing piece was hiding.
This is not generally a good strategy, either, because we are talking about distractible people who misplace things all the time and absentmindedly leave things in odd places. But it was worth a shot, since we had nothing else to go on at that point. Both children stated where they might have placed it, but neither actually remembered doing so and the item wasn’t where they suggested. This time, my husband decided to try substituting a silicon spatula in place of the missing tool, with the result that we had delicious smoothies with bits of a chopped spatula mixed in. I think I swallowed a piece.
Those types of lost items are frustrating and inconvenient, but not nearly as alarming as missing driver’s licenses, phones, or my personal nemesis the missing wallet. Not my wallet. Remember, I have a “wallet place” where my wallet lives and is predictably located when I need it. My daughter and husband have misplaced their wallets multiple times, though, and it sends me into a far greater panic than they experience. While my mind is racing with all the possibilities and security risks, they are unsystematically roaming the house looking in odd places for their wallets. Sometimes they leave the house for a minute and I realize they are checking the car to see if it’s there. Or maybe on the sidewalk, or in the grass, or…well, you get the idea.
My daughter will, at times like these, casually ask me if I’ve seen her wallet. She acts like it’s not really a big deal because it’s bound to turn up sooner or later, and she really believes that! Hunting for her wallet is like a treasure hunt and is only mildly irritating if she doesn’t find the wallet. I, on the hand, begin mentally listing all the items that will need to be replaced or cancelled.
My husband is more subtle about searching for his missing wallet or other items, and rarely asks me to help him look anymore. The reason he doesn’t bother seeking my assistance is because I’m not much help at finding whatever he has lost. I look in logical (to me) places where I would leave my wallet, for instance, and since I have a “wallet spot” I don’t have too many places to look.
Even when my husband doesn’t come out and say that he’s misplaced something of importance, I can recognize the signs. He enters a room scanning it like a secret service agent taking everything in at a glance. Then he moves around the room, picking up papers and small portable items while surreptitiously looking under and around them. He never panics, and never tells himself not to bother looking in strange places because he knows the missing item could be anywhere. While I fret about possible identity theft, my husband remains unruffled as he continues his quest for the missing wallet.
I no longer reach the panic stage as quickly as I used to, because more often than not my husband and daughter do find their missing wallets. Rather than berate themselves for having lost them, they congratulate themselves on another successful recovery. I would like to avoid the stress of “Where is my wallet?” but I do admire the resiliency of my family members who just don’t sweat it when these events happen. They take it in stride as casually as a driver stopping for a red light, doing what the situation calls for and moving on.
Speaking of moving on, I just heard my husband in the next room quietly asking himself, “Now where did I put my keys?”
I am quite confident that he will find his keys, no matter how strange a hiding spot they are in, because his experience and resiliency will win out. Keys, your time on the loose is limited. Give yourselves up! You will be found.
In the last six weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to speak at three different state homeschool conventions. At each conference I attend, I share information about learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorders, and Auditory Processing Disorders. More important than the facts I pass along are the real-life stories from my own family experiences. I share what didn’t work as well as what worked at least some of the time. I share some of the failures and frustrations as well as our hard-won achievements.
When my first two children graduated from our homeschool in 2006, we declared our school colors to be black and blue. We were the homeschool of hard knocks! Not only did my children struggle with learning, but I struggled to try to find better ways to teach them. One of the biggest benefits for those attending workshops for children with various special needs is to look around and realize they are not alone. There are others striving to teach children with challenges, and others who understand the difficulties families face when their child has to work harder than most for every small gain they accomplish.
What has always amazed me is how God has prompted me to share some of the hardest, most unimpressive movements of my life and that is what people are blessed by in my workshops. Sure, I offer lots of tips and practical strategies, but what people connect with is hearing a speaker who admits to not having it all together but never gave up trying. My son is a young adult now, and he comes to conferences with me. People look at the two of us as survivors, who dealt with a lot of learning challenges and came out intact. Now Josh can share his perspective, and give parents insight into why their children may act the way they do.
I’ve never had all the answers to the challenges my children faced. What I did have was a commitment to help them grow into the unique individuals God intended them to become, equipping them as best I could. Sometimes I was out of ideas for how to teach a given topic, and my kids still weren’t “getting it”. All I had to offer was reassurance that I would keep trying to find ways to help, and would not give up on them. I would be the knot at the end of the rope that they could hang onto. The message was: Mom doesn’t have all the answers but Mom will always be there with you, coming alongside until we figure something out.
Don’t underestimate the power of just being there for your children. You don’t need to know all the answers, but your kids need to know you haven’t given up on them. It’s in the safety of knowing your love is unwavering that your children find the courage to try again, fail or succeed, and try some more. Our children are far more than what they can or cannot do, and they each have something to offer. This overall supportive attitude has a far greater impact than the best teaching strategies in the world.
Years ago I had a man in his 30’s come up to talk to me after I presented my workshop, “Helping the Distractible Child”. I don’t remember which conference it was, but I will forever remember what he said to me. He explained that as a child he always had difficulty paying attention, and was constantly getting in trouble as a result. He thought he was smart enough, but couldn’t sit still and had trouble completing assignments. He tried hard to comply with the demands put on him, but always felt like he was a disappointment to his parents no matter how hard he worked. “I wish I’d had a mom like you,” he said. “One who could see the strengths and work with me.”
One day all of our children will be adults. I challenge you to be that Mom, the one who never gives up on her kids no matter what. Be that Dad, who is consistently there for his children regardless of their struggles. Be that husband or wife who sticks around during the hard times. Be that person, so that one day your adult children will be able to say, “I’m so glad I had a Mom (and Dad) like you.”
My apologies for not posting yet this month. I have been battling the flu since February 1st and the germs seemed to be winning for awhile. I’m making a strong comeback now, though!
Do you have a child who has difficulty following novel directions? My son, Josh, has ADHD and auditory processing difficulties. He has significant learning challenges and struggles to remember what he hears. He has a tendency to take things literally, with sometimes interesting results. Other times he draws the wrong conclusion and inadvertently changes the expected outcome. For example, once I found a recipe that sounded interesting. You put all the ingredients for an omelet into a sealed ziploc bag and cook it in boiling water. I thought this would be great, especially for those of us who have picky eaters, because everyone could choose which ingredients to include. My husband and I could include onions in ours, but our daughter has not yet learned to appreciate onions so she could omit them from her omelet. I compiled a few different omelet variations into separate ziploc bags and made sure they were sealed tightly. I put the water on to boil, and went into the next room to work with my daughter on a computer assignment. Josh went into the kitchen and shouted to me that the water was boiling. I asked him to carefully put the bags into the boiling water for me and to use the tongs that were sitting on the counter. Using one of his strategies, Josh requested clarification that I wanted all the bags put into the water. I confirmed that and a few minutes later went to check on my omelets. Surprise! What I found looked more like egg drop soup than omelets. At first I thought the bags must have split open while they were boiling. Then I saw the emptied bags off to the side and realized that Josh had meticulously opened each one and poured the contents into the boiling water, thus defeating the attempt to keep the ingredients separate for different omelets. Josh saw the flabbergasted expression on my face and asked if something was wrong. I explained that when I had asked him to “Put the bags into the water” I meant the entire bags. Josh said he thought about it, but that idea didn’t make sense to him and he had never seen me put any bags into boiling water so he decided he was supposed to just dump everything in. I thought I had been clear in my instructions, but I told Josh I would try to be more specific in the future. He grinned at me and said, “Never underestimate my incompetence, Mom!” I love that kid and his sense of humor.
My daughter, Beckie, is an amazing girl. She has worked through most of her sensory processing and auditory processing difficulties. She is funny, kind, and is doing well at her part-time job teaching martial arts. Beckie also has a diagnosis of ADHD, combined type. Girls are less likely than boys to be considered hyperactive, but my Beckie has that component with a capital H. I love her energy! Even now that she is an older teen, her hyperactivity is still apparent. Beckie has learned strategies to help her focus over the years, and she knows ways to help burn up her excess energy. She teaches martial arts for several hours each week. She rides her bike or walks to neighborhood destinations. When she was younger, Beckie used to race cars from our house to the end of the block, running barefoot down the sidewalk just for the pure joy of it. At home these days she listens to music on her iPod and paces or runs through the house. Our first floor is structured in such a way that Beckie can basically run laps around it. Since we have hardwood floors, she can also get a running start and go for a nice slide across the floor. It’s kind of hard on her socks, but that energy has to be expended somehow and the sliding across the floor is relatively tame. We laugh together about the time I asked her if her hair dryer had stopped working, because she was running around the house with her hair only halfway dried. Beckie explained to me that her long hair takes several minutes to dry and she had to take a break from the monotony of drying her hair so she could move around a bit. Her attention span is short, but intense. She studies very hard, but not for hours on end. After concentrating for a period of in-depth studying, Beckie tells me her brain needs to take a break and do something different for awhile. I’m actually glad that she recognizes what she needs and finds strategies that work for her. Is she distractible with a short attention span? Yes, but she can focus and sustain her attention when needed. Is she hyperactive? Absolutely, but her extra energy is often a plus. There are times when Beckie acts impulsively. For example, she walks into a room, sees me there, and grabs me for a hug. Sometimes she will spontaneously start giving me a back rub as she is going by, and it is the best 10-second back rub I’ve ever had! True, it only lasts a few seconds before she is on her way, but I do enjoy those brief moments. Beckie faces challenges from being so energetic, impulsive, and distractible. But it’s not all bad. There’s something wonderful about Beckie’s ability to spontaneously show affection and respond with enthusiasm to so many different things. She is growing as the individual she is meant to be, without the burden of trying to completely change her natural inclinations. | <urn:uuid:1d57fe5f-9340-44e0-9c77-acca40201120> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.headsupnow.com/category/add/ | 2023-09-28T17:12:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.983713 | 5,960 |
Old Edwards Club
Old Edwards Club is a 6,699 yard, par 71 course located at Highlands Cove that was designed by Tom Jackson of Greenville.
The Highlands Cove facility was recently purchased by the Old Edwards Inn and has been converted from a public facility to a private club for the use of members and Old Edwards Inn guests. An extensive renovation of the course was completed in 2009.
The front nine features elevated tees that showcase great views and provide for downhill shots that drop to undulating greens. The front nine is known as the ‘Highlands Course’ because of its mountainous terrain. The back nine is referred to as the Cove Course which flows through a small valley.
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Wichita: Something for Everyone
If you want a travel destination that offers a little something for everyone, you might consider Wichita, Kansas. Nicknamed the Air Capital of the World after several major aircraft companies were established here in the early 1900s, Wichita today offers a wide range of attractions, restaurants, arts and culture as well great shopping choices.
What to See and Do
You can learn all about Wichita’s aviation history at the Kansas Aviation Museum, which is located in the former Municipal Airport’s Terminal and Administration building near the Boeing and McConnell Air Force Base.
Another popular attraction in Wichita is the Intrust Bank Arena. Home to Central Hockey League’s, Wichita Thunder, the Intrust Bank Arena features 15,000 seats and serves as venue for other events.
At the Botanica Wichita Gardens, you can stroll among 24 different themed gardens such as the Butterfly Garden and the Sally Stone Sensory Garden.
At the Sedgwick County Zoo, you can observe up to 2,500 animals, represented by 500 different species.
A must do while in Wichita is visit the Old Town. Situated east of the downtown area, this former warehouse district is now a lively and interesting zone where you can enjoy a variety of restaurants, shops, nightclubs and interesting museums like the Museum of World Treasures and the Great Plains Transportation Museum. You will also find this area to be in close proximity to hotel accommodations.
Arts and Culture
If you want to learn more about Wichita’s interesting history, you can check out history museums like the Mid-America All-Indian Center or the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, which houses exhibits and artifacts.
Home to many art museums and performing arts companies, Wichita serves as a cultural center for all of Kansas. The Wichita Art Museum is the largest art museum in Kansas, housing more than 7,000 art objects. For live entertainment, you can enjoy outstanding performances by the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and the Music Theatre at the Century II Convention Hall.
Additionally, Wichita hosts a number of lively annual festivals such as the Wichita River Festival. Held every June near the downtown area, this festival offers a wide range of events like a parade, flea market, live music and fireworks as well as cultural and sporting events. In October, you can attend the Tallgrass Film Festival to enjoy more than 100 short and independent films from around the world.
If you want to do some shopping while visiting Wichita, you will be happy to know that the city offers two major malls, which include the Towne West Square Mall and the Towne East Square Mall. Each of these malls feature more than 100 shops. You will also find two fantastic shopping centers in the city, Bradley Fair and NewMarket Square. If you want to find a bargain on antiques, head over to the Flying Moose Antique Mall, which offers more than 100 vendors selling a variety of antiques from fine arts and collectibles to furniture.
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UNESCO - IFPC
The International Art Partnership (IAP) is an international non-governmental, voluntary based, non-commercial organisation as well as
the creator and owner of the International Art Movement "Peace Tree".
It owns all rights to the Origami (Art) Peace Tree symbols, flag, motto and
The IAP was founded on 14th of July 2003 by the leaders of the World Origami Peace Tree Garden project and dedicated itself to the development of the Art and Education, Communication and Respect among people of all countries.
The Art Movement "Peace Tree" guided by the IAP "Peace Tree" consists of the individuals and organizations who approve of the above peaceful activities and act as the IAP's representatives in their respective countries.
There is no formal membership for the IAP "Peace Tree", but all the OPT festival participants older than 18 years and any people who support the Peace Tree Movement are the members of the above organization. All the members have rights to suggest their own proposals for the better activity of the IAP "Peace Tree"
The International Art Partnership "Peace Tree" main goal is to promote World Peace by means of Art and engage people of all countries to be on friendly terms with each other as well as to promote all national traditional arts and crafts.
The IAP "Peace Tree" organizes and holds the art meetings, exhibitions, festivals, championships, conferences and auctions in Russia and abroad.
The IAP "Peace Tree" has depended on partnership with the art community to stage the Peace Tree Festival hosting and with the business community to stage the Festival and IAP projects supporting as well as to develop the Peace Tree Museum.
The IAP "Peace Tree" motto "Beauty and Goodness will save Peace" expresses the
message which the IAP addresses to all people.
The mission of the IAP is to lead the Peace Tree Art Movement in accordance
with the Philantropic Statutes.
The IAP "Peace Tree" is the supreme authority of the Peace Tree Art Movement.
Under the authority of the IAP, the Peace Tree Art Movement
encompasses organizations, artists, adults and children who agree to be
guided by the Philantropy Statutes.
The criterion for belonging to the Peace Tree Art Movement is recognition by the IAP.
Any person or organization belonging in any capacity whatsoever to the
Peace Tree Art Movement is bound by the provisions of the Philantropic Statutes
and shall abide by the decisions of the IAP.
The goal of Peace Tree Art Movement is to place art everywhere at the service of
the harmonious development of all people.
To this effect, the Art Movement engages, alone or in cooperation with other organizations
and within the limits of its means, in actions to promote Peace through Art.
The international and national associations, societies, clubs, communities and the persons
belonging to the Peace Tree Art Movement, particularly the artists, adults and children,
constitute a basic element of its actions.
Any form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on grounds of race,
religion, politics, sex, or otherwise is incompatible with belonging to the art Peace
The Peace Tree symbol represents the link of Peace, Art Education and Friendship, the
meeting of people from throughout the world at the Peace Tree festivals.
The objectives of the Peace Tree Art Movement are to contribute to:
- promoting the principles of the Peace Tree Art Movement
- developing all national arts and crafts knowledge of artists and teachers
- improving, through scholarships, the artistic level of artists and teachers
- collaborating with the various IAP commissions as well as with the
organizations and entities pursuing such objectives, particularly through
Art's education and the propagation of art
- supporting the art organizations and artists
The IAP "Peace Tree" leaders invite businesses to become our sponsors in the unique worldwide art projects and to accompany us in these peaceful initiatives.
Sponsors have exclusive marketing rights and opportunities in accordance with the agreement with the IAP "Peace Tree" administration. They may develop their business programmes with the partners of the IAP.
The IAP "Peace Tree" supports collaboration between peace, art, education, business, philanthropic and governmental organizations that promote educational policies supportive of peace and arts education.
The IAP "Peace Tree" site provides more information about these events and displays all comments from around the world about its own activities in a guestbook.
The leaders of the International Art Partnership "Peace Tree" hope for support and encouragement by any individuals, private or governmental organizations and foundations.
The leaders of the IAP "Peace Tree" will much appreciate any comments and proposals, advice and information that will be helpful for our activities.
We look forward to work with you, our dear visitor, for the quality of life on our beautiful planet.
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Since our inception 2013, It was a humble start. However, with the blessings of Allah, IMTEC witnessed a phenomenal growth within a very short span of 4 years. The driving force behind IMTEC’s success is the team efforts of its highly professional staff. Their continued efforts have earned a very good reputation to the firm. I would like to express my highest gratitude to all the staff members for their tireless efforts and hard work.
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This past weekend was a real treat! Our dear friends Jason and Mindy flew out with their little treasure Laylie and blessed us with a little piece of home! (Home being San Diego of course!) I am starting to realize that it just might take years for Colorado to become "home" for me. The first few months here I think I was running off the adrenaline of experiencing something new and exciting. And now the reality has hit me that we are not moving back to San Diego anytime soon and the truth is that there have been moments in the past weeks that I have felt almost devastated at such a thought. Not that there haven't been equally as many moments that I I have felt super blessed out here. And even when I am feeling painfully homesick, I know that GOd has something for us here, even though I feel blinded to what that might be right now.
All this to say, this past weekend was a like God gave me a gift from His heart to mine. Mindy and I have been friends for only six years but it feels like we have been friends forever. She has the most precious heart. She lives a life that exemplifies Christ on a daily basis. She constantly thinks about others above herself.
This past weekend, she took care of my Jed while I napped, she cleaned my entire house, she bought me lunch. We had the best conversations about God and life and motherhood and being a wife. She showered me with her incredible friendship.
Jason came too. And he showered my kids with FUN! Just what they love! He chased them everywhere, let them ride on his back , read them books and tickled them until they couldn't laugh any more! They haven't stopped talking about Uncle Jason since he left!
It was such a treat, an answer to prayer, and extra special gift, to have our friends here for a few days. When they left I cried for a couple hours... I'm doing much better now... finding my joy again. But it was so so so so sad to see them go.
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This is Sunday is the moment of truth. Do we trust and obey the Church, or do we listen to fear, or perhaps it is only the message of enjoying the comfort of home on a Sunday morning? To be clear, Bishop Burbidge and his fellow bishops of Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Wheeling-Charleston and Wilmington have declared today the day to get back to normal church going practices. The following exceptions are noted: “We welcome and encourage the Faithful to return to full in-person participation of the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith (cf. Code of Canon Law, canon 1246-1247 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2180). This obligation does not apply to those who are ill; those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus, another serious or contagious illness; those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility; or those with serious underlying health conditions. One should consult his or her local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass (Canon 1245 and the Catechism of the Catholic Church n. 2181).”
Is it really a sin not to come to Mass if you don’t fall into the stated categories? Yes. Who says? God. He revealed to Moses the need to keep His day holy, Commandment #3. And so, the Jews observe the Sabbath, the last day of the week, Saturday, as their day to do this. “Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God; in it you shall not do any work … for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day; therefore, the LORD blessed the sabbath day and hallowed it.” (Ex 20)
Tradition and scholars of Mosaic Law gave more details of how to keep the sabbath rest. Our Lord Himself observed these as He was known to gather and teach at synagogues on the Sabbath. Yet as we know, He taught that He is the Lord of the Sabbath. He famously took issue with scrupulous adherence to the man-made letter of the Law and not the spirit. “Who among you, if your son or ox falls into a cistern, would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day?” (Lk 14:5)
The Apostles, the close confidants of the Lord of the Sabbath, establish a Church that doesn’t keep the Sabbath on Saturday. Why not?
The Didache, a document that most scholars believe was written in the first century, perhaps before St. John’s Gospel, speaks of the obligation, “On the Lord’s own day, when you gather together after you break bread and give thanks (Or: celebrate the Eucharist), after you have confessed your unlawful deeds so that your sacrifice may be made pure.” (Loeb Classical Library, The Apostolic Fathers, Vol 1, p. 439) Of course, the author doesn’t define what day of the week is the “Lord’s Day”, but yet less than one hundred years later (AD 165), St. Justin Martyr is explaining to those in Rome, “On Sunday we have a common assembly of all our members…. The recollections of the apostles or the writings of the prophets are read, as long as there is time. When the reader has finished, the president of the assembly speaks to us; he urges everyone to imitate the examples of virtue we have heard in the readings. Then we all stand up together and pray. On the conclusion of our prayer, bread and wine and water are brought forward. The president offers prayers and gives thanks to the best of his ability, and the people give assent by saying, “Amen.” The eucharist is distributed, everyone present communicates, and the deacons take it to those who are absent.” (Liturgy of the Hours, III Sunday of Easter, Office of Readings)
I hope to see everybody soon, or at least, hear if I need to make a home visit.
Calling all rising fourth grade boys and older at SSM parish. Let’s meet after 10:00am Mass this Sunday, June 27, and talk about serving Mass. I’d love to train you for an hour, but if you can’t stay, leave your name and number and we’ll find time later on. If you’ve made First Holy Communion and have an older brother who serves, we can find a place for you too. | <urn:uuid:4342e7d7-40b8-4f93-afc5-34cfef61daca> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.katharinedrexelcc.org/2021/06/18/pastors-piece-june-20-2021/ | 2023-09-28T17:54:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.965086 | 1,003 |
In this interview we asked Elizaveta Ragozina, a software developer at CERN, to talk about the benefits she sees for institutions and organizations with regards to Infinite Scale. CERN is not only the largest particle physics lab in the world but also a valued partner of 玩嘉电竞下载注册. The CERN IT department’s storage team has been engaging with 玩嘉电竞下载注册 since the very beginnings, also being part of the Early Adopter Program and jointly working on the Infinite Scale project with 玩嘉电竞下载注册.
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Elizaveta: Hi, my name is Elizaveta Ragozina, I am originally from Russia, studied Media Computer Science with a focus on Human Computer Interaction at the Technical University of Dresden in Germany. I am passionate about usability and user experience topics and as well about science and technology, which makes CERN an ideal working environment for me. Here I work as a frontend developer in the storage group. My tasks include concepting and implementation of new features and the overall usability improvement of CERNBox.
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Naturally, I caught the first and second fish. I started to reel it in, felt the weight of the thing and balked. I shouted to my husband to come and take my pole and finish the job. I continued fishing with his pole, now bothered by our outing.
The third and last trout later, my husband said, "Are you not going to be able to eat fish now?" I did not answer.Frankly, two days later, I don't know. I am confused and undecided. It is one thing when you just go to the seafood market, make your selections and happily go home and eat it. It is another thing when you see the live creature and you are the one responsible for hauling it out of the water, depriving it of oxygen and then turning it into dinner.
Fish are not sentient creatures, so they are not capable of feelings, but still. Call me silly, foolish, sensitive.whatever. Some part of me became uncomfortable that day.When you operate on automatic, there is not much thinking behind your actions.
Herded, programmed responses, indoctrinated behavior. just following the crowd.Several years ago, my husband and I decided to have our first child. I really had not given much thought to the whole birthing experience. I mean, one way or another, I knew that it was going to have to come out!.
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What? You say you don't have time to read more because:
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3. You have thirteen children, a full time job, and you're trying to write.
You still want to become a better writer?
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Monday, July 29, 2013
Monster Kid Radio #019 - Lon Chaney, Jr., and Paul McComas
Creighton Tull Chaney left us July 12, 1973, and he left so many classic films behind for us to remember him by. This week's guest was such a fan of the work of Creighton, aka Lon Chaney, Jr., that he started a fanzine called Lonny Jr....before he was even a teenager! Paul McComas has been affected by Chaney's work throughout his life, and just recently released the short novel Fit for a Frankenstein (co-authored by Greg Starrett) which visits the classic Frankenstein's Monster during a time when it was portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Paul is also a filmmaker, a public speaker, a teacher, and an advocate of RAINN, and has graciously taken some time to chat with us here at Monster Kid Radio. Lon wasn't just in werewolf films - Paul and Derek talk about other films in Chaney's filmography, Paul's favorite film of all time (it's not The Wolf Man), and how his own movie Blood of the Wolfman helped to finally solve Lawrence Talbot's curse while letting Paul pay tribute to a lost friend.
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AN ANALYSIS of physician profiles on the CPSO’s website, from 2005 to 1014, inclusive, shows that 164 doctors struck deals with the college — outside of the public eye — resulting in restrictions being placed on their practices.
Among them are doctors who can no longer see any patients but still have “M.D.” beside their names, surgeons who can no longer do surgery, and physicians who can no longer prescribe narcotics.
The public register offers no explanation for why the deals were made. There is no mention of allegations or complaints.
A large number of restrictions have been erased from the register. The college posts only those currently in effect and deletes those that applied to physicians in the past.
“The public has no idea what is going on. The public might view a doctor differently if they were aware of the history of undertakings and if they knew why they were there,” says Joni Dobson, chair of the medical malpractice section of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE lawyers decry the “secretive process” of cutting deals and charge that the college is shielding doctors from public scrutiny.
There is no explanation of how the process works on the college’s website.
“Who knows if the deals are reasonable or unreasonable,” says Toronto lawyer Paul Harte, who has been leading the charge for more college transparency. “Without any way of figuring this out, what we have is backroom deals.”
More cases should be handled by the college’s discipline committee to allow greater transparency and enable physicians to learn from the mistakes of peers, he argues.
Discipline proceedings are open to the public and the decisions and written reasons stemming from them are also public.
Public confidence in the health system is at stake when cases that should go to discipline are instead resolved through undertakings, said the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board, which has authority to reconsider CPSO decisions.
HPARB made that comment in a 2012 decision that overturned a college ruling allowing an obstetrician-gynecologist accused of bungling surgeries to resign instead of facing a disciplinary hearing.
“The public’s perception of, and faith in, the medical profession” must be taken into account when making decisions to protect the public interest, the board’s written decision states.
“The alleged egregious breach of the standard of care . . . necessitates a full airing before the discipline committee in order not to bring the administration and provision of medical services in this province into disrepute,” it said.
College spokesperson Kathryn Clarke says undertakings protect the public by mitigating the potential for future problems.
“For example, a doctor may enter an undertaking to restrict his practice where there has been a concern raised about that practice area and the physician is prepared to make an agreement to practise differently, or not practise at all, and the public is protected,” she says.
Clarke takes issue with criticism over the lack of transparency, pointing out that the fact a doctor has agreed to a resignation or restriction undertaking is noted on that physician’s profile on the register.
THE STAR’S investigation identified 36 deals in which physicians in trouble with the college quietly resigned. In exchange, the college dropped investigations into 19 doctors, as well as plans to hold public hearings and prosecute 13 others. (The register does not say what the quid pro quo was for an additional four resignations.)
There are 17 more cases of doctors voluntarily resigning prior to undertaking never to practice medicine again.
Allegations that led to most resignation undertakings are included on the register. Among them: incompetence; professional misconduct; disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional conduct; and failure to maintain the standard of practice.
The register provides no context for most of these allegations, though underlying complaints were mentioned for a few: Four doctors were accused of sexual abuse, one of being in possession of child pornography, and one of failing to maintain the standard of practice in relation to 26 patients.
(The Star did not include in its analysis undertakings that the college’s discipline committee took into account when imposing penalties. Details of these deals are made public in hearings. Also excluded were interim undertakings, which restrict physicians’ practices until they appear for hearings.)
TORONTO MEDICAL negligence lawyer Amani Oakley says shining the light of transparency on undertakings is key to reducing medical errors.
“We are not going to get a handle on all these errors if we keep huddling in dark corners, making hush-hush deals with some of the folks who are responsible for these medical mistakes,” she argues.
The 2004 study on patient safety in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that “adverse events” occur in about 7.5 per cent of hospitalizations. These are unintended injuries or complications resulting in death, disability or prolonged hospital stay that arise from health-care management.
Of almost 2.5 million annual hospitalizations, about 185,000 result in adverse events. Of those, close to 70,000 are potentially preventable. (Some adverse events are the unavoidable consequences of health care, such as unanticipated allergic reactions to antibiotics.)
“We need to air out the problems, examine them in the light of day, and let the victims express their concerns and share their experiences so that other health-care providers can learn from the mistakes of others,” Oakley says.
Dobson warns patient safety is jeopardized when people are denied information that could affect their choice of doctor.
“Those who practise medical negligence know that patient ignorance is not bliss …. There is no reliable place to find information about doctors. Instead, patients must rely on gossip or doctor ratings websites. While both may be entertaining, neither is particularly reliable,” she wrote in a recent blog post on her association’s website.
Critics contend the college prefers to dispose of cases with undertakings rather than disciplinary hearings because the former are expedient. Hearings typically involve big investigations and the expenditure of a lot of time and resources.
“They don’t want to spend the money to go through the legal process of prosecuting through the discipline committee,” charges London, Ont. Lawyer Barbara Legate.
It’s an accusation the college denies.
“The college would virtually always pursue discipline if the physician is still practising and we have the evidence needed to obtain a discipline finding,” Clarke says.
Undertakings are useful when the college doesn’t have enough evidence to successfully prosecute a doctor at a hearing, she said.
Clarke points out that a resignation undertaking may offer more public protection than a licence revocation, the harshest penalty that can result from a disciplinary hearing. Physicians who have had their licences revoked can reapply for them down the road. But that’s not the case if they have agreed to undertakings never to do so again, in Ontario or any other jurisdiction.
Lawyer Lonny Rosen, who represents health professionals in trouble with regulatory colleges, argues that physician privacy must be taken into account when disposing of cases.
“It wouldn’t be fair to disclose unproven allegations, particularly when there is no risk to the public. Just because someone is curious about the underlying facts doesn’t mean that it is in the public interest for them to have that information,” he says.
An undertaking can effectively address
potential concerns with a physician, even without admission of
allegations, says Rosen. It can be preferential to a disciplinary
hearing, which is “a terribly punitive process for the member, the
complainant and for any other witnesses. It’s an adversarial system
and stakes are high.”
Health Minister Eric Hoskins has said improving transparency in the health system is one of his top priorities. Last October, he ordered all health regulatory colleges to step up efforts to give the public greater access to information.
“The default in our health system should be disclosure,” he said in a written statement, when asked about whether there should be more transparency around undertakings.
Since 2012, the CPSO has been engaged in a transparency project that aims to make more information about doctors publicly available. It is looking at posting more information about undertakings on its register.
Currently, it posts whether physicians have undertakings reflective of “high risk,” namely those that involve resignations or restrictions.
But there are many others the college deems reflective of less risk, which are kept under wraps. It declined to reveal the exact number.
Undertakings reflective of “no/minimal risk,” “low risk,” and “moderate risk” can result from patient complaints or from problems flagged by the college’s own practice assessment program, which sees doctors review the work of peers.
The lower risk undertakings include agreements to comply with a particular college policy or guideline, participate in remedial education, and work with a mentor or supervisor. Monitoring agreements that arise over concerns with physicians’ health are also kept confidential.
The college is looking to make public any undertakings that reflect moderate risk. Clarke says some contextual information about undertakings might find its way onto the register as well.
“If it is something where we think patients would want to know and that it is going to make a difference to them in choosing what doctor they go to, then we want to make that public,” says CPSO president Dr. Carol Leet.
Last year, CPSO staff proposed amending a bylaw to allow more information about undertakings to be posted on the register.
But the college’s governing council nixed that idea last December. Undertakings were dropped from a list of proposed topics to be included in a public consultation on transparency and bylaw changes, which is currently underway.
Now the college is considering a policy change to make more undertaking information public.
Clarke says the college is limited in how transparent it can be, by legislation.
Section 23 of the Health Professions Procedural Code (Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act) lays out what information should be included on the register. While it does not use the term undertakings, it says the register shall contain “the terms, conditions and limitations that are in effect on each certificate of registration.”
The college contends the legislation precludes it from including some information on the register.
“If, for example, a practice restriction is imposed arising from an investigation or a practice assessment, information stemming (from) those processes are not public by law and, thus, only the fact of the restriction is included on the public register,” Clarke says.
But that’s not how Harte reads it.
“This is an important point because the college has a history of claiming that they are unable by law to be more transparent. More often than not, the decision is a pure policy decision. There is no law prohibiting them from being more transparent,” he argues.
“The underlying premise here is that there should be transparency, above all. Since we can’t evaluate whether the college is making appropriate decisions, it’s difficult to know if they are really in the public interest.”
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It's almost Thanksgiving. The Yiddish word for
thankful is "dankbar." And so, we give thanks to Aaron Lansky (The
National Yiddish Book Center), YIVO; the return of The Bintel Brief to The
Forward; Du Du Fisher (for performing at Carnegie Hall); The Jewish Ethicist;
Chmol Pushka (an organization that delivers food to Israel's neediest Jews); the
Tenement Museum in NYC; and Hachnosas Kallah Fund (which makes it
possible for a kallah and her family to purchase the necessities before
the wedding and helps families lead their children to the chupah without
Thanks for "di bobe" who makes a "bubbella" (the nickname of a
kosher-for-Passover pancake made with matzoh meal, stiff egg whites, egg yolks,
and sprinkled liberally with sugar).
Thanks to those teachers who know the difference between "ADHD" and "shpilkes";
the God Squad; Jelvis, the Jewish Elvis; Neil Diamond (also called the Jewish
Elvis). When Diamond was asked, "What's the most stereotypically Jewish thing
about you?" he replied, "Probably that I worry about people when they don't
eat--it's the Jewish mother in me. I'm Jewish through and through. Yiddish was
practically my first language; my parents and grandparents spoke it when they
didn't want me to know what they were saying. But of course, I understood
We give thanks to JDate, Jewish Speed Dating, and Frumster.com. (Interesting
statistic: More than half of adults in NYC are single!)
Thanks for Jewish Haiku (After the warm rain the sweet smell of camellias. Did
you wipe your feet?); Lisa Grunberger ("Yiddish Yoga - Ruthie's Adventures in
Love, Loss, and the Lotus Position"); Billy Crystal - (Yiddish is "a combination
of German and phlegm"); and Michael Wex ("How To Be A Mensch (And Not A
Thanks to Misterbrisket.com (1-877-Brisket); "nes min hashomayih"
(miracles from heaven); "motosikel (motorcycle) clubs like "Chai
Riders"; newspaper headlines that read:
"Obama Schmoozed Here" (NYX, 11/9/08)
Thanks for the new Museum of the History of Tel Aviv Jaffa, which opens in
December with "Revealing the Hidden City," an exhibit of photography documenting
Tel Aviv's evolution into the Mideast's cultural hub.
Thanks to Yiddishists, Benjamin Blech, David Glaser, Sylvia Schildt, Zalmen
Miotek, Henry Sapoznik, Fishl Kutner, Marcia Gruss Levinsohn, and David Roskies
at the Jewish Theological Seminary, Philologos (The Jewish Daily Forward);
Binyumen Schaechter's VZMAY; "The Yiddish Dictionary of Fools" by Marnie
"A dank" to Anna Muerstenberg's malapropositions; "Jewish Gangsters,
Pimps & Nogoodniks" - Lower East Side (NY) walking tour; Sholem Aleichem at 150;
UCLA Center for Jewish Studies; The Jewish Public Library, Cummings Square,
Montreal; Jon Stewart; HE-BREW--The Chosen Beer; the late slalpstick comedian,
Soupy Sales (Milton Supman and private detective, Philo Kvetch). Soupy said,
"Keep your chin up--it'll keep the milk from spilling on your clothes."
Thanks to Janet Perr ("Yiddish or Babies--A Langauge Primer for your Little
Pitsol"); Chosencouture.com; Chocolateelt.com; GM (not General Motors;
Thanks to "zayde"--a man who performs lame tricks like finding a quarter
in one's ears, or pretending to pull one's nose off. Any older relative adored
by children during the holidays.
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Sholem Berger's blog; "Jewish Currents - The Magazine Of The Workmen's Circle/Arbeter
Ring"; "Being Jewish - Relevant Judaism for Modern Life" magazine; the new
Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Research Center and Archives; Camp
Ramah; and the book, "Chrismukkah" by Ron Gompertz.
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California Senator, Barbara Boxer, who would like to see the issue of health
care reform raised at synagogues every Saturday and at churches every Sunday;
Michael Feinstein ("The Sinatra Project"); the Yiddish film, "Vu iz mayn kind?"
(Where is my child?); and haimishe, Stephen Z. Cohen ("Laugh 'Til You
Thanks to Shane Bertram Baker, star of "The Big Bupkis! A Complete Gentile's
Guide to Yiddish Vaudeville." Baker, a Catholic, has just returned to NY from
the Univ. of Texas at Austin, where he completed a master's thesis on the Vilna
theater troupe for the Germanic Studies Department. As a child growing up in the
Midwest in the '70s, Baker became interested in Yiddish while watching Marx
Brothers movies. Hearing Groucho use the word "schnorer," Baker says he
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Baker says with a laugh.
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"Three Shayna Maidels" (a snappy Andrews Sisters knockoff).
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100-plus years of celebrating Passover. Dozens of descendants of Abe and Minnie
Dubroff gather in Newburgh, NY, to cook, eat, pray, eat some more, and
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life in films, and on stage, and defied the odds with her passion and marriage
to Humphrey Bogart.) (Lifelong Learning Society, Jupiter, FL).
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How to start filthy speaking-to somebody
Okay, that has been a great amount of preparing and you will, based your level of comfort, you might not you would like it-all prior to getting compared to that action.
Nevertheless when you have complete a number of the a lot more than teaching on your very own, it is the right time to take action with someone. Recall, even when, that your companion may very well must do one solo really works and develop their particular keyword financial.
Once everybody's had its foot moist, bring your explorations along with her as a consequence of sexting (Marin also indicates email for these concerned about the amount of time-stress off texting), cushion cam, otherwise foreplay (either IRL, virtual, or over the telephone based on their comfort and ease or disease). Are you of course much more likely for the all the way down, husky intonations, otherwise highest-pitched sighs and you can whimpers?
Do not be afraid for taking some time with regards to dirty talk that is in genuine-day. There was many changes into it that help simplicity your both in.
See a bit of erotica you probably appreciated out loud together with her, revealing precisely what becomes you out of and you may when your companion enjoys they as well. Otherwise rehash dated memory of the finest intimate skills you've got IRL, if together with your most recent lover or a previous you to definitely (even when naturally become thorough out-of omitting information which will spark jealousy). Play "let's say" game on which you wish you are able to do to each other otherwise what you should manage when you can touch again - possibly even start getting way more with the dream field of one thing (no matter if we are going to enter that more cutting-edge blogs afterwards).
Pay attention to the phrases and words him or her is utilizing and you will adopt her or him while comfy. You might show for each other people's phrase financial institutions or perhaps utilize what is actually affirming rather than what's away from-restrictions to the sheer conversation.
When your spouse is using terminology otherwise phrases that don't works to you, be soft in the manner your tell them. Never ever "yuck a person's yum." Alternatively, provide a special phrase you prefer right after which use it inside the the brand new context of an accompany - particularly, including, saying the manner in which you want to utilize the keyword "cock" in lieu of "cock MГјnchenstein hookers," and you may particularly love the penis above all else.
In addition to, Horn states, "Avoid being frightened are extremely exact on the filthy speak, specially when you'll get over the 1st hump (as they say) of your own public nervousness, calculating one another aside, cold up."
"Initially for many people who chat dirty, they looks like becoming very basic things like you are sure that, 'That feels very good, endure, usually do not avoid,'" claims Marin. Probably the axioms are more than simply sufficient to provide and you will your ex lover revved upwards.
Functions for the developing your style, goals, and you will sexual label
State you've currently get over those concepts: Really, happy for you, there can be many enjoyable a method to amplifier up the linguistic temperatures.
If you have a professional sexual relationship, starting to be more singing having moans during regular, non-filthy speak intercourse is also a great way to initiate interested in your voice during intercourse together with her
When it comes to state-of-the-art filthy cam, Horn signifies that your, "really get a hold of oneself as the an excellent storyteller, an innovative people working out an art."
As with any event, it requires routine and requirements immersing yourself after that internationally from sexual storytelling. It means not merely interesting towards much more arranged narratives out-of composed, visual, or audio pornography, plus borrowing from the bank information and you will language on the a great deal more improvised sensual narratives off roleplaying on the kink neighborhood.
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Skyulm software continues to tease new features of its Luminar 4 software that is scheduled to be released this fall. Like the AI Sky Replacement and AI Structure filters we have already heard of, AI Skin Enhancer and Portrait Enhancer make use of machine learning to automate tasks like selections, masks and layers stacking, reducing the time it takes to get your retouching projects completed.
Modifications can also be synced across a series of photos and the technology is capable of adapting to each individual frame and make the right adjustments in order to maintain a coherent style across all images.
Skin Enhancer uses AI technology to automatically detect faces and skin in a photo. Photographers can then easily remove skin imperfections and smooth the skin. At the same time, textured detail, such as hair or skin pores are preserved to maintain a natural look.
Portrait Enhancer offers a collection of tools to modify your subjects’ faces in order to enhance or highlight certain features:
- Face-aware Lighting adjusts the lighting for the face only, emulating a flash or reflector that is aimed at the face
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- Red Eye corrects the red issue effect that is caused by flash use
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Most tools are controlled by simple sliders and built-in presets can make the process even faster.
Luminar 4 will run as a standalone application or a plugin for Adobe applications like Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and Photoshop Elements, or Apple software like Photos for macOS and Aperture.
Sony’s new a7R IV has grabbed headlines with its new 61MP sensor and revamped autofocus system, but it also comes with a ton of refinements in terms of handling, build, and more. Find out all the details in our initial review.
The Canon G5 X Mark II earns a Silver Award with its very good image quality, flexibility and the overall engaging experience of using the camera. However, if you need the very best in autofocus and video, other options may suit you better. Find out all the details in our full G5 X II review.
360 photos and video can be very useful for certain applications (as well as having fun). The Vuze+ is an affordable 360 camera that supports both 2D and 3D (stereo vision) capture, and might be the best option for someone wanting to experiment with the 360 format.
The Mikme Pocket is a portable wireless mic with particular appeal to smartphone users looking to up their game and improve the quality of recorded audio without the cost or complexity or traditional equipment.
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I continue to reel from the vision of this year’s State of the Union address. What lingers in my mind is how sorry I felt for the Democrat Congressional contingent what was so prominently on display to the world as being stood upon by the jack boots of it’s leadership. Normally the most culturally expressive of members on such occasions, they wore uniforms of black; conformism to a dogma of political correctness that similarly afflicts their camera ready cousins in the entertainment industry. You could see the palpable tension between wanting to stand and applaud when President Trump’s speech mentioned things valuable to their constituencies, and, just as palpable, the inability stand and express dissent when their hearts so clearly wanted them to say so. One could feel the heat ray intensity of their leaders imposing discipline in the ranks burning the coating of the camera lens. The world could see one half of America Congress teetering on the edge of control. We gave our enemies occasion to laugh at the spectacle of it, almost waiting for a coup to explode or fail utterly delayed only by the transit time of the satellite link. Alas, the outsider, the non-politician at the center of the night’s triangulation, won the lottery and stole the show. Fade to black. Disable the transponder. Carry on.
Between the lines, Congress has become an awful hostile work environment. We see some of our most experienced public servants announcing retirements, seeking to leave at a time when the county is at a junction of cultural, technological and economic change; a time when we need our best and brightest installed in the offices of the Capitol. But who can blame them? Congressional leaderships has all but taken individual discretion out of serving their country. Parties, left and right, gerrymander recruitment and seek out willing drones that will carry out the will of the inner circle, the sanity of that inner sanctum be damned; this is about the pursuit of power, blindfolded power. Members of Congress are now expected to be pawns of their party’s agendas. One cannot expect a truly free man or woman to be content under such an onerous dome. And so they leave. And so the American people will be served by drones. The establishment consolidates. “E Pluribus Unum”, out of many, one, takes on a far darker meaning for the American Experiment.
It takes outsiders, people not afraid to stand and applaud America when she deserves it, regardless of which mouth the message came out of, to change this. What I was from the State of the Union was a message between the line, it time to “Free our representatives to represent us.” Party leadership methods are now mismatched to the needs of the Nation. They are top down, as George Soros likes to say, “mafia like”. He’s not that far off his description but even if he is hopeless blind to the fact that the mafioso’s are not in the White House, but in the upper echelons of Congress. Step back for a moment and see what Thomas Jefferson would remind us is a basic “frailty of man”; after a while, all institutions seek only to survive and perpetuate their status quo, especially when has become hopelessly mismatched to the times.
The State of our Union calls us to demand a revolution within our own Congress. That revolution, at it’s core, is the manifestation of Donald Trump’s clarion call, “Drain the Swamp”. It means that the people who need to retire from Congress are not the disheartened rank and file but the stodgy leaders who have descended into a form of Stalinism in the hallways of our Capitol. We need to replace that leadership with people who can work together again; people who cherish that being constructive means to serve the People. And quite honestly, the only way to force that change in Congress is for the rank and file to tell the leadership to go pound sand when they try to impose non-constructive order. Members of Congress, servants to the People, affiliation be damned, would be wise to take a lesson from Benjamin Franklin and watch the lunar cycle and meet among themselves in a new “Lunatic Society” to build the bridges their leaders can no longer fathom.
Come November 2018, the People too must stand up to this challenge. The People need to take an interest in making sure that the supply of handpicked drones sent to Congress atrophies. We need to vet every candidate for election and re-election asking, Are you human or rodent? Are you going to Congress to work for us or for the establishment? Are you qualified for this? We the People, have a right to know.
Interestingly enough, we have the tools to do exactly this kind of national vetting this spring and summer. We have the power of social media, a tool that has already produced so many grass roots revolutions much to the chagrin of other swamps around this planet. There’s no reason that world should not remember 2018 as the year of the “American Spring”, when our Revolution was reborn anew, “E Pluribus Unum”, as it was always meant to be.
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For over a century the Russolo family history has been intertwined with the world of enology. It all began in the late 800s when Giovanni Russolo became known as a leading wine producer in the Pordenone region. Following Giovanni’s footsteps, Rino Russolo began to play an important role in the history of Italian wine starting in the 1960s. The winery took its current form in 1974 when Iginio and his wife Sonia created their own business.
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25 April 2013
Judgment in case concerning Iranian and Iraqi survivors of mustard gas attack
On 24 April 2013, the District Court of the Hague in the Netherlands ordered Frans van Anraat, a Dutch national and former businessman convicted of selling raw materials for mustard gas to Saddam Hussein, to pay compensation to 17 victims of chemical weapon attacks by the regime of Saddam Hussein in 1988.
The case was brought by survivors of attack on the Kurdish city of Halabja in Iraq in 1988, in which an estimated 5,600 civilians were killed.
The judgment raises interesting questions from a shared responsibility perspective, as Van Anraat was only one of many contributors to the eventual injuries (see blog post written by André Nollkaemper here).
Source: Judgment Rechtbank 's-Gravenhage | LJN: BZ8333 | C/09/355125 / HA ZA 09-4324 (in Dutch)
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
$17.00 trade paper, available now
Reviewed by Richard, 4.75* of five
The Publisher Says: It all began thirty years ago on Mars, with a greenperson. But by the time it all finished, the town of Desolation Road had experienced every conceivable abnormality from Adam Black's Wonderful Travelling Chautauqua and Educational 'Stravaganza (complete with its very own captive angel) to the Astounding Tatterdemalion Air Bazaar. Its inhabitants ranged from Dr. Alimantando, the town's founder and resident genius, to the Babooshka, a barren grandmother who just wants her own child-grown in a fruit jar; from Rajendra Das, mechanical hobo who has a mystical way with machines to the Gallacelli brothers, identical triplets who fell in love with-and married-the same woman.
My Review: Earth can't sustain its current population in the style to which all 7 billion of us wish to become accustomed, and no one is predicting a sudden outbreak of common sense and birth prevention to bring the numbers down. What are we to do?
Move, of course. Where? More than one place. There's the Metropolis, the geosynchronous city in space reached by fixed space elevators; but that's filling up too; wherever shall we go?
Well, Mars, for one. The Remote Orbital Terraforming and Environmental Control Headquarters (ROTECH for short) consortium is created on the Motherworld, sent into a moonbelt orbit around Mars, and given a thousand years of development, has finally produced a planetary ecosystem that can sustain unsuited humans in the open.
ROTECH governs Mars as lightly as any frontier is governed. People, let loose from cities and rules, pretty much do what comes naturally. They have babies, they make farms, they organize themselves into Us and Them, and they do it all at breakneck speed without worrying too hard about consequences. When Consequences rain down from the Heavens, well, adapt or die.
Ian McDonald does in 363 pages what others do in 1000. He makes Mars come alive, he peoples it with fabulous characters (human and cyborg and robotic), he creates a logical thought experiment...how can humanity survive its inevitable wearing out of the Motherworld?...and uses it to tell us about ourselves, about what we are *actually* made of, and about what triumphs and tragedies flow naturally and inevitably from that.
I adore this book.
No, really, that's it. I adore this book. You should read it, especially if you point your booger-holder at the sky when science fiction is mentioned. I don't read THAT people should read this. If you don't, then you should be ashamed of your inflexibility.
I even re-read Jane Austen recently. And liked it. So. What's that “I don't like THAT” stuff again?
RIVER OF GODS
$26.00 hardcover, $17.00 trade paper, available now
Reviewed by Richard, 5* of five
The Publisher Says: As Mother India approaches her centenary, nine people are going about their business—a gangster, a cop, his wife, a politician, a stand-up comic, a set designer, a journalist, a scientist, and a dropout. And so is—the waif, the mind reader, the prophet—when she one day finds a man who wants to stay hidden.
In the next few weeks, they will all be swept together to decide the fate of the nation.
River of Gods teems with the life of a country choked with peoples and cultures—one and a half billion people, twelve semi-independent nations, nine million gods. Ian McDonald has written the great Indian novel of the new millennium, in which a war is fought, a love betrayed, a message from a different world decoded, as the great river Ganges flows on.
My Review: Ian McDonald. This is a name to conjure with, boys and girls. This is one fearless Irishman. This is a major major talent doing major major things. How dare he, how dare I, warble his praises when he, a white guy from the colonial oppressor state, has the temerity to write a science fiction novel about INDIA?!? There are scads of Indian writers and it's their country! Let *them* write their stories!
Read the book. Then come and tell me it should have remained unwritten because of some nonsensical national pride hoo-hah.
It's got every damn thing a reader could want: A new gender, the nutes, pronoun “yt;” a wholly new form of energy harvested from other universes; a political scandal-ridden politician who falls for our main nute character, despite his long marriage, and pursues yt desperately; a civil war a-brewin' over water rights in the now fragmented subcontinental political world; aeais (artificial intelligences) that are forbidden by law to exceed the Turing Test that establishes whether an entity is human or human-passable; and, as with any law, the lawbreakers who inevitably arise are hunted by a new breed of law enforcement officers, here called “Krishna cops.” Krishna being the Original God, Supreme Being, One Source in many parts of India, there is some justice to that, one supposes.
Recapitulating the plot is pointless. This is a sprawling story, one that takes nine (!) main characters to tell. I felt there were two too many, and would entirely prune Lisa, the American physicist, and Ajmer, the spooky girl who sees the future, because those story lines were pretty much just muddying the waters for me. I thought the physicist on a quest, who then makes a giant discovery, which leads her back to the inventor of the aeais, could easily have been a novel all on its own, one that would fit in this universe that McDonald has summoned into being. I simply didn't care for or about Ajmer.
The aeais' parent, Thomas Lull, is hidden away from the world in a dinky South Indian village. Yeah, right! Like the gummints of the world would let that happen! I know why McDonald did this, plot-wise, but it's just not credible to me. He could be demoted from player to bit part and simplify the vastness of the reader's task thereby.
So why am I giving this book a perfect score? Because. If you need explanations:
--The stories here are marvelously written.
“And you make me a target as well,” Bernard hisses. “You don't think. You run in and shout and expect everyone to cheer because you're the hero.”
“Bernard, I've always known the only ass you're ultimately interested in is your own, but that is a new low.” But the barb hits and hooks. She loves the action. She loves the dangerous seduction that it all looks like drama, like action movies. Delusion. Life is not drama. The climaxes and plot transitions are coincidence, or conspiracy. The hero can take a fall. The good guys can all die in the final reel. None of us can survive a life of screen drama. “I don't know where else to go,” she confesses weakly. He goes out shortly afterwards. The closing door sends a gust of hot air, stale with sweat and incense, through the rooms. The hanging nets and gauzes billow around the figure curled into a tight foetus. Najia chews at scaly skin on her thumb, wondering if she can do anything right. -- p388
Krishan barely feels the rain. More than anything he wants to take Parvati away from this dying garden, out the doors down on to the street and never look back. But he cannot accept what he is being given. He is a small suburban gardener working from a room in his parents' house with a little three-wheeler van and a box of tools, who one day took a call from a beautiful woman who lived in a tower to build her a garden in the sky. -- p477
Some of my favorite passages I can't put here, because they contain some of the many, many words and concepts that one needs—and I do mean needs—the glossary in the back of the book to fully appreciate.
--The concept of the book is breathtaking. Westerners don't usually see India as anything other than The Exotic Backdrop. McDonald sees the ethnic and religious tensions that India contains, barely, as we look at her half-century of independence ten years on (review written 2007) and contemplate the results of the Partition. He also sees the astounding and increasing vigor of the Indian economy, its complete willingness to embrace and employ any and all new ideas and techniques and leverage the staggeringly immense pool of talent the country possesses.
--McDonald also extrapolates the rather quiet but very real and strong trend towards India as a medical tourism destination: First-world trained doctors offering third-world priced medical care. This is the genesis of the nutes, people who voluntarily have all external gender indicators and all forms of gender identification surgically removed, their neural pathways rewired, and their social identities completely reinvented.
Think about that for a minute.
If your jaw isn't on the floor, if your imagination isn't completely boggled, then this book isn't for you and you should not even pick it up in the library to read the flap copy. If you're utterly astonished that an Irish dude from Belfast could winkle this kind of shit up from his depths, if you're so intrigued that you think it will cause you actual physical pain not to dive right in to this amazing book, you're my kind of people.
Welcome, soul sibling, India 2047 awaits. May our journey never end.
Return to Wonderland: Grimm Fairytales Wonderland #1
Written by Raven Gregory
Illustrated by Daniel Leister and Nei Ruffino
Published by ZenescopeReviewed by Amanda
1 Out of 5 Stars
If you've ever read Alice in Wonderland and thought, "You know what this story really needs? More tits. And viscera. Tits and viscera for everyone!" then a) you are probably a 12 year old boy who butchers his neighbor's pets in his spare time and b) this collection is for you.
This is some dark stuff and, folks, I certainly don't mind dark stuff, but this is gratuitous with no cohesive storyline and a complete and utter lack of imagination (I say this because to take Alice in Wonderland and sex it up doesn't require any great creative power--just an unhealthy preoccupation with people's "naughty bits"). Basically, Alice's teenage daughter, Calie goes to Wonderland. Calie encounters exactly all of the same experiences her mother did, only they're all portrayed with a blatant lasciviousness: Calie's built like an inflatable doll and every scene is sexually charged by playing to as many fetishes as possible. And, as if that wasn't enough, it's as though the author is trying to cram as much shockfest violence, gore, and sexuality into the pages as possible. The narrative is so busy trying to shock us that the vignettes with the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts don't serve a real purpose--they simply provide the next platform from which to blow our minds with how daring and edgy the story is. Yeah, well, we've got another name for being sexually daring and edgy without context and storyline: porn. Because that's really what this is, in a subdued form. Whether we're talking about the violence or the sex, it's playing to a certain type of unhealthy libido in a manner meant to arouse.
Back in the real world, Alice has attempted suicide multiple times and lives in a catatonic state. In the meantime, her husband is having an affair and not just any old affair. Oh, no. We wouldn't want to miss out on an opportunity to bring out the whips and chains, would we? So he's having an affair steeped in sadomasochism. And then there's Calie's brother who is exhibiting all the classic signs of a blossoming young serial killer. It's dysfunctional with a capital D, which seems a little overboard when coupled with the level of macabre that is present in Wonderland, too. For either Calie's reality or her Wonderland experience to be dark and twisted would be fine, but the two together is too much.
The Sisters Brothers
by Patrick DeWitt
Published by EccoReviewed by Amanda
4 Out of 5 Stars
I like reading about bad people in fiction. And, lest we jump to conclusions, it's not because I'm a bad person myself (at least not in the torture or kill people kind of way; no, the sins in which I dabble are much more pedestrian than that), but it's because I like peering into those dark little corners of their brains. The most frightening and fascinating realization I come to in such novels is that, really, they're much more like me than I care to admit.
Take Pulp Fiction, for example, which may be my favorite movie of all time. Sure, you've got some of the old ultraviolence, but what's really chilling is to see how it's part of the average work day for Jules and Vincent. Their days are filled with conversations both philosophical and mundane, punctuated by acts of violence that they accept as part of how their world works. When we think of men who can kill, we think of monsters, depraved beings who have no moral compass, an inability to reason. While that is certainly sometimes the case, sometimes we find that--behind the monster--there is just a man, one who knows that what he is doing is wrong, but does it anyway: for money, for love, for power. And what worked for Pulp Fiction is what works for The Sisters Brothers.
Charlie and Eli Sisters are two of the most feared assassins in the West, working for a shadowy figure known only as "The Commodore." Charlie, the older brother, is ruthless and power hungry, while his brother, Eli, is a sensitive sort who is prone to violence when he becomes enraged--a tool often used by Charlie to his advantage. Even in adulthood, Eli is relegated to the archetypal role of the younger brother, haplessly following and obeying his older brother, while occasionally challenging Charlie just to see how far he can be pushed.
The brothers are sent by The Commodore on an errand to kill Hermann Kermit Warm, a prospector who has crossed The Commodore in ways unknown to the brothers. Not that it matters as their job is to kill and not ask questions. The journey there provides the brothers with adequate time to be attacked by a bear, run into a backwoods witch, visit a brothel, and encounter characters curious and strange. As the men travel, we see them banter back and forth, every bit true siblings, alternately needling each other's quirks and weaknesses and then engaging in profound conversations about their beliefs and shared history.
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Dawie Fourie - "Tarangire Dreaming"
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About "Tarangire Dreaming"
This is 1 of a series of paintings to explore Baobab trees as subjects. The trees in the painting are from Tarangire National Park in Tanzania.
I've loved the veld and wildlife for as long as I can remember. After school and military service I worked in Air Traffic Control for two years before studying Nature Conservation. I worked in Nature conservation and veterinary research before starting a full-time career in art 28 years ago.I have maintained my involvement with conservation over the last 26 years. I have conservation projects registered at Mpumalanga Parks Board and National Parks Board.
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|Topic:||Conditional Quantile Decision Trees and Forest with Its Application for Predicting the Risk (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) PTSD After Experienced An Acute Coronary Syndrome|
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Classification and regression trees (CART) are a classic statistical learning method that efficiently partitions the sample space into mutually exclusive subspaces with the distinctive means of an outcome of interest. It is a powerful tool for efficient subgroup analysis and allows for complex associations and interactions to achieve high prediction accuracy and stability. Hence, they are appealing tools for precision health applications that deal with large amounts of data from EMRs, genomics, and mobile data and aim to provide a transparent decision mechanism. Although there is a vast literature on decision trees and random forests, most algorithms identify subspaces with distinctive outcome means. The most vulnerable or high-risk groups for certain diseases are often patients with extremely high (or low) biomarker and phenotype values. However, means-based partitioning may not be effective for identifying patients with extreme phenotype values. We propose a new regression tree framework based on quantile regression (Koenker and Bassett, 1978) that partitions the sample space and predicts the outcome of interest based on conditional quantiles of the outcome variable. We implemented and evaluated the performance of the conditional quantile trees/forests to predict the risk of developing PTSD after experiencing an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), using an observational cohort data from the REactions to Acute Care and Hospitalization (REACH) study at New York Presbyterian Hospital. The results show that the conditional quantile based trees/forest have better discrimination power to identify patients with severe PTSD symptoms, in comparison to the classical mean based CART. This is joint work with Huichen Zhu and Ian Kronish. | <urn:uuid:b8b760f2-e301-4470-bb53-f3f98ccd6e8c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.sta.cuhk.edu.hk/events/conditional-quantile-decision-trees-and-forest-with-its-application-for-predicting-the-risk-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-after-experienced-an-acute-coronary-syndrome/ | 2023-09-28T18:26:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.895329 | 440 |
The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) first open access partner journal, High Voltage has been accepted for Clarivate Analytics’ Science Citation Index Expanded, (SCIE).
High Voltage was launched in 2016 in partnership with the China Electric Power Research Institute, (CEPRI) and supported by Tsinghua University, as the inaugural journal of the IET Open programme. Covering the topics of high-voltage power engineering and applications, including experimental, computational and theoretical studies, High Voltage was first acknowledged for impact in its field with its inclusion in Clarivate Analytics; Emerging Sources, Citation Index (ESCI).
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listen if there's one thing I'm asking of you tonight is that you buy me a cow for my farmville.
Tell me you're stoned. It's 2:40am.
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Farmville! ;) more and more though it's turning into circusville.. When did farms have elephants? Ugly duckling turns to swan!
I'm totally addicted to farmville
would have been better if it was 4:20
HAHAH. Oh phoenix...
5:19 you shouldn't be talking. I think farmville is a solid game and i have a life. :)
I will send you cows and more if you like? I am thee master of farmville.
Should have asked for an elephant!
hahahaha I can't believe this made it up lmao.. And yes it would be phx!
Ahahahahhaha love it
This is like the second high/farmville incident i've seen. Happens to me all the time. Love it
Yeah 5:17 that game is dope especially when blazed, and I'm pretty sure I have wayy more of a life then you could ever posses.
god, fuck this game. no one gives a shit about your how many lonely ducklings you have. Get stoned like a normal person.
Haha that would be Phoenix!
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U fcuked the number up!!!!
I can't believe this bullshit got on tfln. People who are on Farmville are people who don't have lives.
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Martians Abroad by Carrie Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Martians Abroad is a great story about kids being sent off to a boarding school and the sort of intrigue that goes on within their walls according to the relevant tropes. What's surprising is that this book is not marketed as YA while doing so.
The story follows two kids, one of which desires to be an interplanetary pilot. Being from Mars, this adds a collection of extra difficulties, both from the Martian educational system not being well-respected to Mars kids themselves having to adjust to Earth culture (never mind gravity). While Charles is perfectly willing to go along with whatever, his twin sister Polly is not so interested in simply going along with things, and we get to watch as her strong will both helps and hurts her along.
In terms of a straightforward boarding school story, this works really well. The science fictional elements are obvious, but spend a lot of time being secondary in favor of solid characterization and an interesting story with a lot of wrinkles. It reads as YA, though, and this might be a turn-off for some readers (including fans of Carrie Alexander), although it wasn't for me. In a time where Tor has marketed some adult stuff as YA recently, the marketing of this as "adult" is especially puzzling, but that's just one of the weird publishing downsides to this. If you're open to reading this sort of thing, you should absolutely get on board, as this was a fun ride.
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Hi Folks Tulsa kendo is going to take part in a Charity Run for the Eagle Run Ops. This is a run dedicated to supporting at risk youth with a positive environment with community leaders such as veterans and first responders.
We plan on having a post run, get together after the race at Got Wood Axe Throwing Co. friends and family are more than welcome to attend, please read below for more details.
Location: Mohawk Park 5701 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115
Location: Got wood axe throwing Co. 103 E Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
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Every piece of plastic ever produced, unless burnt, is still around.1 If you think about it, that’s a lot of plastic (approximatively 8.3 billion metric tons!).2
That’s why last Sunday, on Clean Up Australia Day, the Victorian Environmental Law Student Network (more affectionately known as VELSN) partnered with the Australian Conservation Foundation and volunteers including Federal and Victorian MPs to clean-up the river mouth of the Yarra, a known catchment for river pollution.
Standing under the bridge in Westgate Park on a beautiful Sunday morning, it was easy to forget that we were gathered to pick up trash along the Yarra River. From where we stood, the park was pristine, with people enjoying the morning sun and taking walks along the river.
And yet, we would soon have collected a whopping 71Kg of waste in less than two hours. At points, it felt as there was more styrofoam than sand, bottle caps than shells, plastic soy sauce fishies than Bass, Grayling or catfish combined. There was a myriad of other single use plastic items coming from the streets, including hazardous used syringes. That was extremely depressing and heartbreaking.
Despite the grimness of finding so much waste in such a small area, there is much within the waste management sphere that we can be hopeful about. We noticed very few single use plastic bags (compared to previous years). And contrary to some pundits, these have largely not been replaced with the re-usable ones. This is proof of the positive impact corporate and consumer efforts can have on the environment, if just we try.
The Victorian government is also currently considering implementing a state-wide Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)3 where community groups and businesses can collect plastic bottles, cans and containers in return for a small payment. This, along with improving the household bin system and overhauling the recycling system, is part of the government’s $300 million plan to manage waste more effectively.
The Federal government on the other hand has just released their National Plastics Plan,4 which seeks to phase out problematic plastics,5 such as Styrofoam, by the end of 2022. Unfortunately, at this stage, the Plan relies on industry participation and is not regulated by legislation. However the government has indicated it is willing to consider regulating in the future. Another important step taken by the Australian Government is the harmonisation of the (very inconsistent) kerbside recycling collection in the different councils and States.
Although there is much work to be done and there are serious issues, both legal and practical, that need to be addressed, the actions taken by both government and our society thus far are promising. Let’s continue to hope and demand that, as with the eradication of single use plastic bags, we can continue to take decisive action towards creating a waste-free circular economy for a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly Australia.
And don’t forget: as a consumer, you play a critical role in Australia’s plastics challenge. The products we choose to buy and how we dispose of them determine the amount of plastic that we generate, recycle and waste. So… Rethink—Refuse—Reduce—Re-choose—Repair—Reuse and at last, Recycle properly!
-The ’21 VELSN Committee
1 E.g. https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/7281/every-single-piece-of-plastic-ever-made-still-exists-heres-the-story/.
5 Plastic per se is not inherently a bad invention. Suffice to say that its replacement of ivory in the making of keyboards has spared thousands of elephants from being hunted for their precious tusks. It also allows us to preserve food longer, reducing food waste. Our problem with plastic is how we dispose of it, and until now, we have done a terrible job, with over 91% of the 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic ever produced having gone to “waste” - a concept unheard of in Nature, where nothing goes to “waste”. As a consequence of our poor disposal management of plastic, paradoxically, perhaps more elephants have died ingesting plastic than they would have done if hunted to make keyboards.
On 11 December 2019 the University of Sydney Law School declared climate emergency. It was the first climate emergency declaration by a Go8 law school.
This semester, VELSN and MULSS Environment Portfolio have been drafting a Climate Emergency and Environmental Crisis Declaration, to expound the devastating impacts of anthropogenic environmental damage and commit to addressing these crises as legal professionals. On 7 September 2020, VELSN and MULSS unanimously voted to ratify the declaration.
Now, we hope to bring such declaration to the Board of The University of Melbourne Law School, so that it as well can declare climate emergency and environmental crisis.
Please, give the declaration a read, assimilate the commitments and possibly give us some feedback/suggestions.
Last week, VELSN made a submission to the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) — a national body comprised of environment ministers from Commonwealth, state and territory governments — regarding proposed variations to the National Environmental Protection Measure (NEPM) on Ambient Air Quality.
Writing a submission was an exciting opportunity for VELSN to connect with students and contribute to Victoria's environmental regulatory scheme. During July we held two working group sessions, open to all law students, to help us research and write the submission. Thanks to all VELSN members who collaborated on this project and special thanks to our Policy Officers — Ying Wong and Cassie O'Regan — for spearheading the final submission.
The public consultation process has now closed and the next step is for the Victorian EPA to compile a report that canvasses the submissions it has received.
We encourage you to read our submission below and leave a comment.
2019 Update — VELSN is preparing a submission to the NEPC on Australia’s Ambient Air Quality standards
VELSN is currently preparing to make a submission to the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) — a national body comprised of environment ministers from Commonwealth, state and territory governments — regarding proposed variations to the National Environmental Protection Measure (NEPM) on Ambient Air Quality.
The Ambient Air Quality NEPM establishes Australia’s air quality standards and a national framework for monitoring and reporting on a number of common air pollutants. Over two decades after Australia’s first national air pollution standards were adopted in 1998, the outdated standards for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) are being revised.
While NEPMs exist as a set of national objectives and do not compel or direct pollution control measures, they are significant for shaping pollution legislation in each Australian jurisdiction. Improved national standards are critical to reforming pollution-heavy industries and addressing the serious public health and environmental impacts of Australia’s broader air quality problem.
The NEPC is currently inviting public review and comment on a Variation Impact Statement that it released last week. The Impact Statement contains a review of Australia’s current standards and makes recommendations as to possible changes. The public consultation period will end Wednesday 7 August 2019.
For more information regarding the Ambient Air Quality NEPM variation and the Impact Statement, visit the NEPC’s website.
In preparing our submission to the NEPC, VELSN will be inviting it’s members and Victorian students to participate in two working group sessions to assist with the research process, contribute to our policy stance and express their concerns about Australia’s air quality standards.
Follow our website for updates on the submission process and further details on our working group events.
Federal Court Grants Injunction to Stop the Logging in Central Highlands: Friends of Leadbeater's Possum Inc v VicForests (No 3) FCA 652.
On Thursday afternoon, the Federal Court of Australia granted an interim injunction to prevent VicForests from carrying out forestry operations in five different Victorian coupes known to be home to Greater Gliders. This order is quite timely, as VicForests initially planned to commence logging operations in these areas today.
The Polish Supreme Audit Office has estimated a potential penalty of more than 4 billion PLN (approximately 1.5 billion AUD), pending a decision of the European Court of Justice on whether Poland has broken pollution laws by having illegal amounts of PM10 emissions.
There has been a growing concern for the cleanliness of air in Poland, which is a matter partly governed by the directives of the European Union.
Poland is a Member State of the European Union and, therefore, a ‘directive shall be binding … upon' it (art 288 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union). Directives, as opposed to regulations, do not govern the way that a member state is to act, rather they dictate a desired result and ‘leave to the national authorities the choice of form and methods.’
The Cleaner Air for Europe Directive, 2008/50/EC (‘CAFE’) requires that member states develop their own standards and objectives in regards to those states’ own concentration of air pollutants. One particular air pollutant — the one which the case of Poland before the ECJ currently concerns — is PM10.
CAFE describes PM10 emissions as being ‘particulate matter which passes through a size-selective inlet … with a 50 % efficiency cut-off at 10 µm aerodynamic diameter’. In other words, PM10 is a form of airborne particle emission that has an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 microns (for a sense of perspective, the average thickness of a strand of human hair is around 70 microns). These emissions generally consist of a mixture of very small liquid and solid particles such as dust, smoke, soot, salt, acids and metals. The PM10 pollution in Poland is predominantly caused by low-stack emissions (emissions from sources with a height lower than 40m) from household heating. This 'makes Poland’s air the most polluted in Europe, according to local government data.'
PM10 environmental pollution is among the most harmful of all air pollutants and is capable of having negative consequences on health as well as damaging the environment.
Pollutants with larger particulate matter tend to get trapped in the nose, mouth or throat. However, PM10 — as a ‘respirable particle’ — is small enough to evade the respiratory system’s natural defences and become lodged in the deepest part of the lungs. PM10 can have particular negative repercussions on persons suffering from asthma, cause various lung diseases such as bronchitis and render the body’s immune system more vulnerable to infections.
PM10 pollution is also capable of causing local environmental damage, including damage to plants, materials and buildings. Research also suggests that PM10 can have adverse effects at the global level by contributing to global warming due to a decrease the capacity for atmospheric solar reflection. PM10 can also cause much of the haze that obscures natural landscapes, such as national parks and forests.
The European Commission filed a complaint against Poland in 2016, asserting that Poland had failed to comply with the daily limits for PM10 emissions outlined in CAFE. The commission submitted that the legislative and administrative measures taken so far to limit this persisting non-compliance with its air quality standards under the Directive have not been sufficient.
Małgorzata Smolak, an expert on European environmental law, has stated that 'this is ultimately down to an inadequate air quality plan that doesn’t put effective limits on emissions.'
If the European Court of Justice determines that Poland has not complied with its obligations under CAFE regarding PM10 emissions and that Poland has not taken adequate measures to address this issue, the Polish Supreme Audit Office has estimated that the Member State might be liable to pay more than 4 billion PLN (approximately 1.5 billion AUD).
Although not a member of the EU, America has implemented policy initiatives to reduce PM10 emissions by reducing windblown dust particles into the atmosphere at construction sites by creating barriers and creating programs to reduce emission from wood stoves and fireplaces.
PM10 pollution is also a large issue in Australia, with a lot of the emissions being contributed to by particulate matter in the form of woodsmoke from woodheaters. To combat this and to comply with the Australian Standard for woodheater particle emissions, Australia has made efforts to work with State governments and the woodheater industry to improve woodheater technology. This is accompanied by promotion of alternative fuels, travel by public transport and the development of pollution forecasting systems.
There is still much that needs to be done in both EU and non-EU countries. Hopefully the ECJ’s decision will direct countries to the importance of reducing particulate emissions and promoting better air quality. VELSN will be sure to provide an update on the outcome of the case, the decision of which is due to be released in February.
Ken Kiat and Jake Herd
Ken and Jake are JD students at the University of Melbourne.
Media and Communications Officer, Erin Meeking, spoke with Rigby Cooke’s Megan Schroor to discuss her career, the practice, and her advice for those seeking to commence a career in planning and environment.
Megan Schroor is a Senior Associate in Rigby Cooke’s Planning and Environment team, with more than twelve years’ experience in a wide range of planning and environmental law issues affecting development across Victoria. Last year, for her work in the practice, Megan was recognised in Doyle’s Guide as one of eight ‘Rising Stars’ practising in Planning and Environment law in Victoria. Megan has acted for developers, private land owners, objectors and government clients in proceedings at VCAT and at panel hearings, and has extensive experience in the planning, environmental and road access issues associated with freeway service centres and petrol stations.
We’d love to know a little more about you, could you tell us a little about your career and your role at Rigby Cooke Lawyers?
I come from an art background. I majored in visual arts at University and then worked in art galleries for a few years before returning to University to study law. After graduating, I began my career as an articled clerk at Clayton Utz. We did three rotations during our Articles and Planning and Environment was the last team I rotated through. So, Planning and Environment law was very new to me… but fascinating!
Since joining the Planning and Environment team at Rigby Cooke Lawyers in 2011, I have worked on a range of planning and environment matters involving: residential, commercial and mixed-use development proposals; quarry and landfill proposals; freeway service centre and petrol station proposals; rural and greenfield subdivisions; restrictive covenant removals and variations; agricultural/industrial land use proposals; Environmental Effects Statements for major infrastructure projects such as the Melbourne Metro Rail Project; prosecutions and enforcement actions relating to various matters including unlawful removal of native vegetation and air pollution; and investigations into breaches of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1988.
What does it mean to work in planning and environmental law in your firm?
As a Planning and Environment lawyer at Rigby Cooke, you find yourself involved in a truly diverse variety of matters. Our clients range from experienced developers of multi-storey apartment buildings in inner-Melbourne to individual land owners seeking advice on how to develop their land and negotiate their way around a complex and multi-layered regulatory system. Our clients include secondary and tertiary educational institutions, farmers, statutory authorities, hospitality industry operators, caravan park operators, mattress recyclers and waste management/landfill operators. We provide advice on environmental and planning obligations, represent clients at VCAT and in panel and advisory committee hearings and assist with negotiating and drafting agreements.
What initially drew you to a career in law, and to environmental law in particular?
I went back to University after completing an Arts degree because I wanted a job I would find more intellectually stimulating. I chose Planning and Environment law (as opposed to Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisition, Insolvency etc.) because I found it easy to relate to and because it gave me an opportunity to be involved in processes which would lead to changes in my immediate physical environment (at a local, State or national level).
What is the most rewarding aspect of your position and what has been your own personal highlight of your career?
There have been many highlights in my career so far, but some that come to mind include:
• helping some residents in rural Victoria successfully take enforcement action against a cattle feedlot operation which was causing serious air pollution (overwhelming odour, dust and insect infestation) in and around their home;
• assisting the Department of Health and Human Services and Melbourne Health to reduce the height of a proposed residential tower opposite the Royal Melbourne Hospital which threatened the ongoing safe operation of the emergency services helipad; and
• advising a client in relation to environmental conditions on a planning permit which required him to construct a series of wetland ponds on the perimeter of his commercial development. The purpose of the ponds (which added some significant cost to the development) was to encourage breeding of the Growling Grass Frog, an endangered species in the vicinity of the site. Two years after the development was completed, he sent me a jubilant text message which said: “They’ve found tadpoles in our frog ponds!”
What do you think is the greatest challenge for the practice of environmental law?
Our understanding of the environmental impact of what we do and how we live is constantly evolving. A significant and ongoing challenge for the practice of environmental law is how to continue to respond in a measured and effective way to environmental issues and threats as they are identified.
Have you faced any negativity for choosing to pursue an environmentally focussed career?
Occasionally, but not often, people are suspicious of what we do because many of our clients are developers and they assume that developers have less concern for the surrounding environment. In my experience, our developer clients are genuinely concerned about meeting their obligations and ensuring their developments have a positive environmental outcome, so I find this rewarding rather than challenging.
Noting your experience with environmental and road access issues associated with freeway service centres and petrol stations, what draws you to this area and what do you find such cases involve?
It is really by chance that I started working on these types of developments, but freeway service centres are a classic example of what I enjoy about Planning and Environment law. I have young children and we often stop at freeway service centres when we are on holiday so the kids can play and we can stretch our legs. Understanding the road safety benefits of providing an opportunity for drivers to stop and take a break, and knowing how difficult it is to obtain a planning permit to use and develop land with a freeway service centre, has given me a fresh perspective on what many people might dismiss as “just another petrol station”.
The strict parameters within which such developments are established (and must operate) is also something many people may not appreciate. And, because freeway service centres are generally established in rural and semi-rural areas, environmental issues are often quite difficult to navigate. Environmental obligations such as planting of native vegetation and creation habitat for threatened species can be onerous and often add substantially to the cost of development.
What advice would you give for those seeking to pursue a career in the field of planning and environmental law?
Take any opportunities you can find for work experience in a P&E team or with a P&E barrister.
Choose a planning and/or environmental law subject as an elective, if it’s on offer at your university. This is certainly not essential, but it will give you a sense of the sort of work you will be doing when you practise in the area.
Think about where your interest in environmental law lies – are you more interested in land and groundwater contamination? Greenhouse gas emissions and mining? Impacts on amenity from air pollution and noise? Biodiversity, native vegetation or the built environment? Different firms and different practice groups specialise in different areas, so deciding what you’re interested in can help you decide who to target.
If there are any particular issues you are interested in, read some relevant Tribunal decisions on Austlii – this will give you a real flavour for how a case is argued, what points of law might arise and what sort of evidence might be led in support of (or in opposition to) a proposal.
What skills and attributes do you think are necessary for success as an environmental lawyer?
A good environmental lawyer must have the skills any good lawyer needs, such as an ability to think critically and problem solve, to think strategically and commercially but with good attention to detail, strong writing skills and an ability to relate well to people (not only clients, but colleagues, consultants).
Good environmental lawyers should also be motivated to achieve good environmental outcomes, should be able to read plans and understand highly technical documents which are outside their immediate field of experience.
For more information, or to contact Megan Schroor please see http://www.rigbycooke.com.au/people/megan-schroor.
Media and Communications Officer, Erin Meeking, met with Professor Don Anton this summer to discuss his career, international environmental law, breaking into the field, and the future of the practice.
Don is a leading public international lawyer and Chair in International at Griffith Law School. Maintaining an active international law practice, he has served as Counsel to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, and in such cases as Chevron v Donziger and Kiobel v Royal Dutch Petroleum. He consults regularly with government and international organisations on matters of international law, and is active in various international law bodies. Don was also Director of Policy and Senior Solicitor with the Environmental Defenders Office from 1997-2000.
To start, could you please tell us a bit about your current roles and those organisations?
Currently, I hold the inaugural Chair in International Law at Griffith Law School. I am also serving as the Acting Director of the Law Futures Centre at Griffith University. The Law Futures Centre is geared around four programs, one of which is Law and Nature and one of which is Law and Global Change. So the synergies between international law and the natural environment are prominent in the Centre.
What drew you to a career in international public law, and environmental law specifically?
Interestingly, in law school I studied neither international law nor environmental law. I had no interest in those subjects, but was more interested in estate planning and tax. Once I got out into practice I found that those areas really weren’t of strong interest to me. Luckily, the law being what it is, it provides an opportunity to reinvent yourself; to branch out and find new interests.
I graduated from law school in 1986, and in 1988 we had the Chernobyl incident which peaked my interest in international environmental law because of the harm that was caused from radioactive fallout. It seemed to me that law was inadequate in providing transboundary environmental protection or in establishing responsibility for transboundary environmental harm. Of course, we had the first global environmental meeting of the international community takes place in Stockholm in 1972, but the development of international law in this area really didn't take off until after the Chernobyl Incident in the lead up to the 1992 Rio Conference on Environment and Development. At that point, the proliferation of international environmental law-making really took off, but it was really Chernobyl that sparked my interest in further studies and in educating myself in environmental and international law.
What do you believe to be the greatest challenge you have faced whilst working in environmental law?
Perhaps the greatest challenge was breaking into the field. I didn’t study international law or environmental law, so had no expertise and, indeed, was largely ignorant in approaching the field and in attempting to recreate myself as an international environmental lawyer. Serendipity plays a large part in everyone’s career; there is no doubt about it. For me, I came to Australia in order to pursue international environmental law. I had never been to Australia and didn’t know anyone in Australia, but still came in 1991 on scholarships to study international environmental law as it was emerging.
Almost immediately after arriving in Sydney, I heard about the NSW Environmental Defenders Office, Australia’s biggest public interest environmental law firm, and began volunteering. People working there were generous with their time and advice, and welcomed whatever limited assistance I could provide. Many of the individuals I was working with at the time have gone on to do important things, including two individuals, Nicola Pain and Brian Preston, who went on to become judges on the Land and Environment Court in NSW. Those connections, and connections I made through the university, especially Ben Boar who was a professor of environmental law, were instrumental with helping me on my career path.
I also met my future wife at an early ANZSIL conference in Canberra in 1991. She is now Professor Penelope Matthew (Dean of Griffith Law School). But back then, unmarried, I decided to follow her to Columbia University where she was completing her doctorate. Through serendipity again, whilst I was there Lou Henken, one of the great international lawyers of the 21st century, hired me as his research assistant. It was through his generosity, and the generosity of those other individuals mentioned, that a path was opened for me to become an international environmental lawyer.
From my experience, breaking into the field and commencing a career is about creating your own opportunities; making yourself available; never saying no; and accepting all invitations (even those that do not pay). Especially at the start, it is important to say ‘yes’, even if the request sounds like pure drudgery.
Have you faced any negativity for choosing to pursue an environmentally focussed career?
Whilst I was Director of Policy and Senior Solicitor at the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) our funding was always under threat. In 1997, the ability to use our funding was significantly limited by the Commonwealth Government. We were prohibited from using Commonwealth funding for litigation-related activity, the very purpose for which the EDO was created. This was the largest part of our budget at that time, and was instead directed towards community education about environmental law and rights.
I haven’t personally been threatened. That said, I am also a member of the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW), comprising public interest environmental lawyers and scientists from over 60 countries. ELAW is a closed network where we attempt to leverage legal and scientific expertise to try and give public interest lawyers around the world some parity in public interest litigation as they go up against major law firms who have significantly more resources. I know individuals in the ELAW have been threatened physically, have been subject to ‘slapsuits’ and defamation actions, and whose lives have been in danger. Depending where you live, there is the potential for personal safety to be threatened.
What do you believe is the most rewarding aspect of your positions?
I think it is maintaining an active law practice and combining that with teaching. All my practice is pro bono, and I have been involved in some significant litigation involving human rights and the environment. Seeing students make connections between practice and teaching through the cases have been some of the most heart-warming aspects of my position.
New areas of environmental law are developing all of the time (for example, the current tribunals for the rights of nature), what are your suggestions regarding becoming involved in the frontier areas of the law?
I’ll reiterate basic points I’ve already made: Read. Write. Publish. Volunteer. Make yourself an expert.
Do you feel that the Australia Government is paying enough weight to environmental law?
Australia has been a pioneer in developing environmental law and environmental law courts, and I would not say anything to disparage those efforts. Indeed, in 1992, Australia was the first country to appoint an ambassador for the environment to look after its global international environmental interest. Of course, that no longer exists but it was a great idea and should be revisited.
More generally, environmental law gets the lip service of government, but its effectiveness is often in doubt. By effective, I mean that we are able to measure tangible environmental improvements – or at least the cessation of damage – attributable to environmental law and regulation on the books. Effectiveness, in this sense, is a very measurable thing.
Much of our environmental law does not have that sort of effectiveness. It may operate as intended on paper, but almost all environmental indicators continue to show environmental decline year after year. Part of the problem is that environmental law is a procedural area of law, rather than a substantive area of law; it requires us to jump through hoops and meet certain guidelines, but almost never imposes absolute limits. Decision-makers must weigh potential environmental harm as a factor in approving a development, but in the end environmental law allows the decision maker to exercise discretion to allow a development that will clearly harm the environment, so long as procedures required by environmental law are followed. Clearly procedure isn’t enough. I think we need to be establishing substantive environmental limits on development to ensure effective environmental protection.
Climate change is an area of environmental law where we are particularly failing in Australia. We don’t do enough and we tend to ignore the issue. My generation, especially, is failing our future generations.
In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge facing the practice of environmental law into the future?
Generally, the greatest challenge for the practice is addressing climate change and the challenges it presents. Of that, I have no doubt.
Do you think the law is lagging behind current scientific understandings of the environment, eg. The capacity of intelligence of plants and animals, and if so how do you think these areas will develop over time?
Law is a conservative creature. It tends to lag behind social and scientific development because of its nature. In environmental law one technique that has been developed, which is highly important and closely tied to scientific development, is that we usually establish monitoring requirements we permit development. The potential for adaptation can be built into permits and licences and other approvals so that we can take developments in science into account and change, as necessary, to meet the changing needs of the environment. Changing the law is, of course, more difficult and politicians can refuse to change the law to meet new science and evidence. There, accountability is had at the ballot box.
For our members, what one bit of advice do you have for students seeking to break into environmental law?
First, you need to define what you believe environmental law is and what an environmental lawyer does. We might say at a superficial level that an “environmental lawyer responds to environmental protection goals and requirements from the perspective of his or her specific client". This legal work usually places the environmental lawyer in the midst of a contentious process concerning standards of conduct that govern proposed activities that will (or may) have significant environmental impacts.
To describe an environmental lawyer in this general way, however, is to present a bland description of him or her as merely a "hired gun", possessing no personal or environmental values. This description clearly does not accord with the idea of the environmental lawyer as one who does, in fact, speak for the trees; who does, in fact, try to ensure, through law, that economic and social priorities do not overwhelm society’s environmental values; who does, in fact, promote an ethic that affirms the right of our environmental heritage to a continued existence, and, at least in spots, a continued existence in a natural state.
In point of fact, however, only a small fraction of solicitors and barristers actually engage in a law practice that principally focuses on the protection of the natural environment in this way. The vast majority of so-called environmental lawyers would at least appear to do just the opposite; most seem to advise and represent polluters and developers seeking to avoid the rigours and requirements of environmental regulation or escape liability for environmental harm they have caused.
My point here, of course, is not that polluters and developers do not deserve legal representation (or that the lawyers who advise and represent them are bad people). Rather, my point is that a true environmental lawyer, properly so-called, uses the law to defend the environment.
But really, can things be as simple as this? The answer, of course, is no. While it is difficult to reconcile the role of a lawyer who serves a regulated entity (a polluter or developer) with the promotion of environmental quality -- must we conclude that lawyers serving these sorts of clients either: (i) are devoid of concern for environmental protection, or (ii) are compelled to set aside their environmental concern to provide effective representation to the regulated entity? This question is often distressing, particularly when pondered by idealistic young people contemplating a career in environmental law.
Before the question can be answered, its implicit premise should be examined. The premise is that any regulated entity is, by definition, opposed to environmental protection goals and their associated requirements. It is a "forces of good" versus "forces of evil" dichotomy, which is largely, if not entirely, false. It is usually both simplistic and erroneous to see a regulated entity's objectives as purely "anti-environmental", and thus to see its lawyer's environmental bona fides as completely lacking.
Indeed, in my early years in private practice I used to represent mining companies in the establishment of heap leach gold mines across North America. While I believe that my environmental commitment was just as strong then as it is now, I felt at the time that I would be able to influence better environmental outcomes working from the "inside" advising mining companies than by "ranting and raving" from the outside. My experience in this regard was largely mixed.
But the point I am trying to make, and the one that you should remember, is that a lawyers' basic role -- whether representing a government environmental department, a polluter or developer, or an environmental citizens group -- is to serve justice. This sensitivity to fair and equitable treatment and fundamental values -- both environmental and non-environmental -- and the responsibility to work to reconcile them when conflicts appear are hallmarks of lawyers toiling in the field of environmental law, no matter what side. And so, for me, a true environmental lawyer working to protect the environment, through his or her service to justice, is one that might be found anywhere.
Now breaking into the field, like starting anything that needs to be long-term and sustainable, is hard. It is especially tough when you are making decisions about family, where to live, what amount you need to live, whether you're comfortable raising your own salary, and so on.
Volunteering, networking, being entrepreneurial are all ways that you can get experience in order to establish a career. I’ll go back to what I said earlier. Breaking into the field is all about creating your own opportunities; making yourself available; never saying no; accepting all invitations; establishing reputation by publishing; getting yourself known by volunteering.
For more information, or to contact Don Anton, please see https://www.griffith.edu.au/criminology-law/griffith-law-school/staff/don-anton.
Media and Communications Officer, Erin Meeking, met with BestHooper’s Ian Pitt QC this summer to discuss his career as a planning and environmental lawyer, the future of the practice, and his advice for students of environmental law.
In practice since 1966, Ian is pre-eminent as an advocate in town planning, land compensation and related jurisdictions. He haspractised principally in the planning jurisdiction of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, before rezoning and environment effects Panels and the Supreme Court of Victoria.
In 2016, Ian was again recognised as one of the preeminent leading Planning and Environment lawyers in Melbourne by Doyle's Guide, and ranked amongst the Best Lawyers in Australia for 2017. He has held positions as consultant solicitor to the Ministry of Planning and Environment, Local Government arbitrator, part-time Chairman of the Land Valuation Board of Review, lecturer, a seminar speaker and by taking silk in 2001.
Launching straight into it, could you please tell us a little about your career and your current role at BestHooper?
I have been at the firm now for 50 years, making a partner in 1972 and retiring as a senior partner in 2006. A lot has changed in that time, 25 years ago I was the entirety of the town planning practice. The firm now has 13 people who practice in whole or in part in that jurisdiction. My position at the firm now is that of Special Counsel.
What initially drew you to a career as a planning and environmental lawyer?
When I completed my articles the Firm used to act for the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works which, at that time, was the metropolitan planning authority as well as an authority with responsibilities for sewerage, drainage, water supply and main roads. Through this, I was able to work in compulsory acquisition as well as planning and a range of other matters. I found I enjoyed the practice of compulsory acquisition and town planning. Around 25 years ago, and after 25 years in practice, I decided that I would only practice in those jurisdictions and related jurisdictions.
What do believe to be the greatest challenge facing the practice of planning and environmental law?
When the Board of Works was the metropolitan planning authority it was able to easily integrate all aspects of development as it was the major infrastructure supplier and was able to coordinate those matters. It also acted above local municipal political considerations.
Overall, I think that this metropolitan perspective provided a much greater overview than local parochial interests and its loss is a significant loss. The change means that a lot of decisions that should be made on applications and on planning scheme amendments are being made either by panels or by the tribunal when really they shouldn’t have to progress that far.It means there is a lot more delay, and a lot more expense.
What do you believe is the future of the practice of planning and environmental law?
I think as long as we’re providing additional accommodation and infrastructure the jurisdiction will always be there. I cannot see a situation where there is not going to be a system of third party input, nor can I see decisions only being decided by ministerial or council fiat.
Do you think the environment is being adequately considered by the private sector?
No. I do not think that at governmental level, or as part of planning in general, that there’s an adequate focus on environmental issues including sustainability and the effects of climate change. I don’t think they are given the weighting that they should be given.
I guess it comes down to economics. You can provide for all these things, you can provide for better internal amenity, and you can provide for better public amenity, but it all comes at a cost. Ultimately the community has to decide where the line is to be drawn. At the moment especially a serious problem is housing affordability which is a very serious issue. Mandating better quality development will come at a cost.
What comments do you have for those students seeking to pursue a career in planning and environment law?
I think this is a very interesting area of the law, and I don’t think it is going away any time soon. With one exception, which happens to be family law, the practice deals largely with what is going to happen, rather than simply assessing the consequences of what has already happened. There is also the opportunity to propose better uses and better development.
For further information or to contact Ian Pitt QC, see www.besthooper.com.au/ian-pitt.
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See this page for VELSN member submissions, interviews with leading environmental law academics, legal practitioners and commentators, and developments in environmental law. | <urn:uuid:897d5544-8a74-457f-a964-7585017055eb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.velsn.org/blog | 2023-09-28T17:33:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.962587 | 8,435 |
in 1842, Winchester was linked by rail to Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and New York
Source: University of North Carolina, United States, exhibiting the railroad & canals (by Thomas G. Bradford, c.1842)
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal reached Harpers Ferry in 1833. The Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad crossed into Virginia at Harpers Ferry in 1836.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad had considered building south down the Chesapeake Valley rather than west across the Allegheny Mountains. It chose to go west, but supported construction of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad to generate more traffic from the Shenandoah Valley. Trains began running between Winchester and Harpers Ferry in 1836.
Winchester was the first city in Virginia to get a rail connection to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Shipment of agricultural products from the Shenandoah Valley to Harpers Ferry and points north began 26 years before Alexandria was connected by rail to Baltimore.
After the Civil War, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad financed construction of the Winchester and Strasburg Railroad, extending its connection "up" the Shenandoah Valley. After linking to the old Manassas Gap Railroad in Strasburg, the B&O continued building towards a planned junction with the former Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. The Valley Railroad, built under B&) control, reached Staunton in 1874.
In 1899, the B&O took direct control by purchasing the Winchester and Potomac Railroad.1
the first railroad into the Shenandoah Valley relied upon the Potomac River water gap at Harpers Ferry to cross the Blue Ridge
Source: Library of Congress, A map of the internal improvements of Virginia (Claudius Crozet, 1848)
The Shenandoah Pulp Mill and other mills on Virginius Island generated industrial traffic for the Winchester and Potomac. The northern depot was located on Virginius Island for the first decade, until space became available in Harpers Ferry.2
Alexandria merchants were not happy to see the business diverted away from the canal to Baltimore. Virginia officials did not want to assist growth of a port in Maryland, so the charter of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad prohibited any extension further south.
In the Civil War, the Winchester and Potomac Railroad played a unique role for supplying locomotives to Virginia/Confederate forces. In May, 1861, Col. Thomas Jackson (not yet known as "Stonewall") required the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to schedule its train traffic in the middle of the day, supposedly to avoid disturbing the Virginia troops that were near Harpers Ferry.
According to ocal lore, one day Jackson stopped all traffic and seized locomotives and rail cars. Some were transported south across the Winchester and Potomac Railroad. At Winchester, they were hauled by oxen and mules along the Valley Turnpike to Strasburg, where the equipment was loaded on the track of the Manassas Gap Railroad.3
The Baltimore and Ohio acquired the Winchester and Potomac Railroad in 1902. The track of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad became part of the CSX, after the merger between the Chesapeake & Ohio and the Baltimore and Ohio railroads.
the Winchester and Potomac Railroad was constructed as a feeder line to the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad
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Indian tiles industry is a growing sector and ranks in the top 3 largest manufacturer of ceramic and vitrified tiles countries in terms of tile production in the world.
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Nitco brand is one of the largest and leading manufactures of tiles in Asia, offering cutting edge craftsmanship and designs of concrete and terrazzo tiles. Terrazzo tiles, pearls, marble, glass, mirrors and fashion accessories are the most popular product range of NITCO.
Cera is another leading brand of Sanitaryware, Sinks, Faucets and Tiles in India, Cera Tiles are available in breath-taking designs, finishes and textures. The vitrified tiles and glazed vitrified tiles and ceramic floor tiles are available in variety of sizes and finishes.
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Asian Granito is one of top tile manufacturers in India, offers floor tiles, bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles and vitrified tiles. The AGL has also emerged as one of the largest ceramic companies of India as well as has a global footprint.
Murudeshwar Ceramics Limited is the manufacturer of world class ceramic and vitrified tiles under the brand name Naveen tiles. Naveen Vitrified tiles are listed as India’s No. 1 vitrified tiles brand and the company is now one of the largest manufacturers of vitrified and ceramics tiles.
Swastik group is a leader of the Indian tile industry as well as a known brand in the bathroom fittings solutions and amongst the top 10 ceramic tiles manufacturers in India. The company has the largest collection of floor tiles, wall tiles, outdoor parking tiles and bathroom tiles.
RAK Ceramics is a well known brand in the world, also is one of the largest ceramics brand and employs people across India. The company headquartered in the emirate and RAK India is a wholly owned subsidiary of RAK Ceramics. | <urn:uuid:1ef14852-3f0b-4de7-839e-5989bb2ca9e3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.walkthroughindia.com/industry/12-most-popular-brands-of-ceramics-tiles-in-india/ | 2023-09-28T16:57:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.940435 | 783 |
Alright I'll admit, it was pretty awesome.
Hard Boiled has been on my radar since probably 2008, and now that I've finally seen it I can appreciate it that much more. It's not as off the wall over the top as Crank but still illicited strong vocal reactions from me and I really loved it. The plot involves two police officers, one undercover and one putting pressure on the outside to bring down a weapons magnate and crime lord. Very simple plot but the execution is what makes it work so well. The movie had me hook, line, and sinker before the 10 minute mark, the fact alone the movie was about a cop who offtimes as a jazz musician is enough for me to pay pre-screening prices to see this movie. I've just never seen that in a movie before, and the soundtrack itself is very jazz/blues mix with some damn good action beats which reminded me of a combination of Blade Runner and Cowboy Bebop. Awesome. And once again, for reasons unbeknownst even to myself I friggin' love asian cinema around this time period, the movie was released in 1992 which hits that sweet spot for me, if a movie was made in Japan or China from the span of 1984 to 1998 I'm there. The action, ho mah gawd. It's insane, but with many recognizable cliches which I enjoy a great deal. More henchmen than you can shake a stick at, guns that never have to reload, good use of slow-mo, guys flying through plate glass windows, it's not a realistic movie but who says action has to be? Chow Yun-Fat is needless to say a great lead, flawless in his action man status but very funny and has the range to play up emotional states. At first I thought Tony Chieu-Wai Yeung was going to play an undercover cop torn between being an officer of the law and right hand man of a crime boss, but he's a good guy but has to do some bad stuff and that's a real good character dynamic. He hits the emotional scenes much more than Chow has to and I thought was mighty good. Teresa Mo what a class act, she was friggin' brilliant, at first being a comedic relief cutie pie but at that climax hell to the yeah. Speaking of climax, that 3 minute shot that everyone raves about is well deserved. They have this running gunfight through the hallways of a hospital, no edits, no trick photography, expertly timed choreography and gun effects, for almost 3 minutes. Pretty impressive I must say. The stuntwork and effects involved throughout must be commended, cause you really got to know what you are doing to make it all seamless and they by God do it. I read that they used legit guns and not prop weapons, and about 100,000 squibs and I'm not sure how many squibs were used in The Wild Bunch which supposedly was more than actual bullets used in the Mexican Revolution but it was a lot. Maybe not one of the more flowery written action movies or bloodiest even, but it was a treat to see this movie and I loved it from start to finish. 4 stars, 8.5/10, and Bullet Train is speeding onwards tomorrow. | <urn:uuid:5b271b20-1429-4a7a-bd01-352cc40e0f95> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.whatthedudesays.com/2022/08/hard-boiled.html | 2023-09-28T16:47:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.98267 | 674 |
Now All Players Have Access To The Elder Scrolls Online Horns Of The Reach
ZeniMax Online Studios has released the DLC player extension Horns of the Reach for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In addition to two dungeons (falcon ring and blood-swelling), this contains additional items. Matching with Horns of the Reach, the basic game (free) features improvements as well as a new battleground game mode for PvP (Chaosball) and a new map (Arcane University). All details about Horns of the Reach, including a summary of the dungeons, a description of the PvP battleground supplements, and a list of changes and corrections from Update 15 can be found here.
The DLC player extension Horns of the Reach is now available free of charge for all ESO Plus members. Otherwise you can buy the extension for 1,500 crowns in the crown shop. The general improvements that Update 15 brings are free for all players. In addition, the supplements for the battlefields are available free of charge to ESO: Morrowind (since ESO: Morrowind is required for the battlefields). For PC and Mac, Horns of the Reach and Update 15 were released on 14 August. | <urn:uuid:d3757aac-79d9-497c-801c-92c11a767dff> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.wildstar-platinum.com/news/now-all-players-have-access-to-the-elder-scrolls-online-horns-of-the-reach | 2023-09-28T17:38:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.91008 | 245 |
~by Dhyana Kluth
On Valentine’s Day, Fred and I joined Lorraine Giordano on her show, The Womb Happy Hour, for a deep discussion about the healing work we’ve been doing and the journey it has taken us on. We talk about what Womb and Hara Awakening is and how transformative it has been for us, personally.
Womb and Hara in Sacred Union: Co-Creating Sacred Relationships with Womb Awakening
Taking this step to speak publicly and be 'seen' this way was a big one for me - a personal edge I skirted around with trepidation for many years. It's one thing to be a trained actor with a script, or improvise the voice of a mask I can hide my tender self behind - and keep my self at a protective distance, but another entirely to remove that mask and be utterly my naked self out in the public world. Not contained in a sacred safe circle. Not in a small group of friends. But out there for all to see.
Before we began the interview I breathed down, feeling my roots and the descending flow. Embodying this life and this form. Remaining present. Opening myself to be a vessel of liquid life and share what was wanting to spill forth as a healing balm. All the while shedding yet another layer that was ready to be released in the process of becoming and being. This is relational healing in practice. Opening up to the exchange of energy in relationship to another and allowing love to resonate outward. To my partner. To our host. And to you.
Here we are. For all the world to hear. Embracing life. Falling backward into the feminine realm of shakti for all the world to heal.
SHAKTI is the primordial cosmic energy of creation, the living liquid energy that moves through the entire universe and animates all life and matter. May we all allow our feminine energy to flourish with its vulnerable strength to ignite the birthing fire within each of us!
Dhyana and Fred Kluth share experiences, insights, inspiration and resources as they continue their dance with the awakening elemental dragons and navigate the sometimes clear and sometimes murky waters of their lives, in symbiotic relationship with each other and all life on this planet. | <urn:uuid:485deb95-7dbe-4c63-9852-1be78dfcfa1b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.wombandhara.org/shakti-flow/relational-healing | 2023-09-28T16:58:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.946689 | 487 |
This was what I wanted to purchase initially:
While I was browsing, I saw this:
At about the same time, I picked up a couple of steel pegboards with accessories to keep the shop neat and tidy (excuses to satisfy the urge of buying...).
I'm now patiently waiting for all the stuff to come in to complete the packing of the shop for the Lunar New Year. I hope to spend more time in the shop going forward to learn how to make useful things for the shop. Seems like I've forgotten about "buying less, building more" ...
Have a blessed night. | <urn:uuid:a753f660-f0ff-4d6a-a283-cf31505dd4e0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://www.wongstersproduction.com/blog/made-some-purchases-from-for-the-shop | 2023-09-28T18:40:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.971901 | 124 |
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My old political philosophy: "Socially liberal, fiscally confused; I don't know how to run a goddamned country (and neither do you)."
Commentary: Pretty good, but not quite meta enough.
My new political philosophy: "Being smart is more important than being good (for humans). All ideologies are false; some are useful."
Commentary: Social design space is very large and very high-dimensional; the forces of memetic evolution are somewhat benevolent (all ideas that you've heard of have to be genuinely appealing to some feature of human psychology, or no one would have an incentive to tell you about them), but really smart people who know lots of science and lots of probability and game theory might be able to do better for themselves! Any time you find yourself being tempted to be loyal to an idea, it turns out that what you should actually be loyal to is whatever underlying feature of human psychology makes the idea look like a good idea; that way, you'll find it easier to fucking update when it turns out that the implementation of your favorite idea isn't as fun as you expected! This stance is itself, technically, loyalty to an idea, but hopefully it's a sufficiently meta idea to avoid running into the standard traps while also being sufficiently object-level to have easily-discoverable decision-relevant implications and not run afoul of the principle of ultrafinite recursion ("all infinite recursions are at most three levels deep"). | <urn:uuid:89e59d9b-8ef2-40dd-9f6c-191b2fa2dd32> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | http://zackmdavis.net/blog/2017/03/dreaming-of-political-bayescraft/ | 2023-09-28T18:35:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.960683 | 300 |
Fact No. 73.
Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant Dink was assassinated on the 19th of January, 2007.
The decades immediately following the Armenian Genocide were ones of accommodating trauma and working to get back on one’s feet in new surroundings for the Armenian Diaspora, and accommodating trauma and working to make do in the atmosphere of the USSR for Armenians in Armenia and elsewhere in the Soviet Union.
But what about the Armenians of Turkey? There were survivors in the country’s interior, and many, while being well aware of their background – perhaps because of being well aware of it – adopted Islam or Turkish or Kurdish identities. But there also remained an Armenian community of Constantinople, later officially re-named Istanbul. Over the course of many years, as the new Turkish republic consolidated itself, the Armenians of Istanbul took on the work of sending missionaries to the villages and towns of Anatolia and Asia Minor, locating Armenians, and bringing them to Istanbul to receive an Armenian education, whether a religious or a secular one. Indeed, a majority of the Armenians of Istanbul today are not descendants of old Constantinople-Armenian (Bolsahay) families, but children and grandchildren of Armenians from elsewhere in Turkey.
The story of Hrant Dink echoes that process. He was born in Malatya, in southern Turkey, in 1954. The family moved to Istanbul in 1960, where Dink received his education at various Armenian institutions. His higher education was in zoology at Istanbul University, where he also got involved in some social and political activism. This was a time of a great clash of ideologies in Turkey, and quite a bit of political violence, including the start of the armed Kurdish movement. Dink got in trouble more than once due to his views and due to his Armenian background. But he continued to live and work in Istanbul, running a chain of bookstores.
The big shift came in 1996, with the establishment of Agos, the first bilingual Armenian periodical in Turkey. Of course there had been Armenian newspapers in Istanbul for a long time, but a newspaper that was in both Turkish and Armenian allowed for the Armenian voice to be heard in larger Turkish society. This newspaper was also the vehicle through which the Armenian Diaspora and newly-independent Armenia got to be acquainted with the Turkish-Armenian community, which had lain largely by the wayside. Hrant Dink was the founding editor of Agos, and remained at that position until he was killed on January 19, 2007.
Dink’s murder was a watershed moment in public life in Turkey. He was shot in broad daylight just outside the Agos offices by a 17-year-old nationalist. The story made international headlines and created a wave of mass indignation throughout the country, based on the disbelief that the killer acted alone. Certainly Dink had been ruffling feathers with his outspokenness and had received death threats, but not only were those threats ignored by the authorities, but the murderer was soon recorded as being commended by police officers – a scandal that fuelled the conspiracy theories. The investigation and trial are ongoing, and they continue to generate controversy, although the assassin himself was finally sentenced to 22 years in prison.
The murder of Hrant Dink sent shockwaves throughout the Armenian community of Istanbul, Armenians in Armenia and the Diaspora, as well as civil society at large in Turkey. Marches and commemorations with participation in the hundreds of thousands – including Armenians, Turks, Kurds, and others – have been held on the anniversary of the killing. Agos continues to be published and to play the role set by its founding editor, while the Hrant Dink Foundation carries his legacy and works towards democratisation and respect for minorities and human rights in Turkey, as well as the development of relations between Turkey and Armenia.
References and Other Resources
1. Hrant Dink Foundation
2. Agos (in Turkish, Armenian, English)
3. “Istanbul Police Officers Arrested in Dink Murder Case”, The Armenian Weekly, January 13, 2015
4. “Anniversary of Dink’s Assassination to Be Marked at EU Parliament”, Asbarez, December 29, 2014
5. “Ex-police chief charged with negligence in Dink murder released pending trial”, Today’s Zaman, December 25, 2014
6. “Key suspect in Hrant Dink murder trial Erhan Tuncel released”, Hürriyet Daily News, March 7, 2014
7. “Murdered journalist Hrant Dink remembered in Istanbul march”, euronews, January 19, 2014
8. Wikipedia: “Hrant Dink”
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The funeral of Hrant Dink in 2007, with over a hundred thousand marchers, carrying placards in Armenian, Turkish, and Kurdish that read, “We are all Hrant” and “We are all Armenian”.
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Coffees from Indonesia are highly regarded for their distinctive, recognizable tastes, velvety texture, and earthy undertones.
Java, Sumatra, and Sulawesi are popular arabica coffee-producing islands among the more than 16,000 hilly, volcanic islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia.
If you want to taste the finest coffee in the world, Indonesia should be your choice. If you’re a coffee lover, you must have tried different brands and maintained a list of your favourites. However, now we shall help you add another name to that list.
Kopi Coffee is one of the leading Indonesian coffee brands that you should not miss out on. Their efforts go from keeping the Indonesian coffee history alive to producing premium quality coffee with care and traditional methods.
The History Of Kopi Aceh Gayo
To meet the demands coming from the European market, the Dutch initially brought coffee to the Gayo Highlands in the 1930s. As a result, coffee grew in significance in this region’s economy throughout the years, ranking among the most significant commodities.
Gayo coffee beans have a distinctive flavor profile since they are grown in special environmental circumstances. The coffee bushes are grown on Mount Leuser’s slopes, a massive volcano that offers natural shade and shelter from inclement weather.
Gayo coffee beans are one of the most significant agricultural products in the area since the coffee business generates around 80% of the province of Aceh’s overall income.
Kopi Aceh Gayo marked the beginning of the Indonesian Kopi business as the region continued to produce premium quality kopi to date. It is also the source of the best whole bean coffee produced by Kopi Coffee.
Types Of Coffee You’ll Get At Kopi Coffee
Kopi Coffee has made Indonesian coffee affordable and accessible to the whole world. This coffee brand ensures quality and taste with a wide range of flavors and production methods.
Here is the Speciality Coffee range from Kopi Coffee—
Kopi Luwak is the purest kind of Wild Kopi Luwak you’ll discover, produced through a meticulous 10-stage process employing only wild civets.
Their Arabica beans have a robust scent that includes a tinge of chocolate, and the finish is excellent caramel, which will make you crave more.
Spend some money on this opulent treat, and you’ll taste the pinnacle of speciality gourmet coffee.
It is created utilizing postharvest beans from overripe coffee cherry fruit, which are then fermented for 25 days before being roasted.
Red grapes, wine, honey, and jackfruit are all identified as scent notes. In addition, the Kopi wine offers A Special Aftertaste Similar To Wine.
Few coffee growers dare to use the honey technique to process green beans in Indonesia alone since the failure rate is pretty high and the danger of loss is quite significant.
One of the aspects of the Honey Process technique that has been successful is that several ants frequently approach while the grain dries.
Both the flavor and aroma of this coffee made using the honey technique are delicious.
This particular variety of coffee beans is cultivated in Sulawesi’s quite high mountainous region.
This particular variety of Toraja coffee is characterized by its well-known for having unique aromatic fragrance. Toraja Arabica coffee and Toraja Robusta coffee are the two available coffee varieties.
Kopi Coffee’s Production Methods
Coffee goes through several processes before it gets to you in its roasted condition. First, processing describes the actions performed to extract the cherry’s fruit and dry the seed (or bean) to get it ready for roasting.
There are several ways to prepare coffee in today’s technologically advanced world, including many experimental techniques.
Here we shall discuss the authentic methods used by Kopi coffee to bring the best premium coffee varieties to your doorstep—
Coffee beans are traditionally cleaned using a semi-wash process. Using clean water, a washer is employed to peel the coffee beans.
Similar to how coffee is washed, the outer skin is removed, but the inner-mesocarp mucilage is left on the parchment and is sun-dried. Dark green coffee indicates semi-washed coffee when the moisture level is between 12 and 13 percent.
One of the most common washing techniques is used for Kopi Coffees organic coffee. First, the coffee bean is thoroughly washed and given a soak in distilled water.
This method enables the removal of the outer layer of each coffee bean. This, in turn, makes the coffee lighter with rich flavors and an earthy tone.
Since water is not needed, the honey method is more environmentally friendly than the washed coffee procedure. The fruit peel is removed within 24 hours of harvest, much like washed coffee.
As some of the fruit fibers remain in touch with the seed during the drying process, the mucilage is left on the seed to dry, mimicking the natural process. White honey, yellow honey, red honey, and black honey are the different mucilage levels that exist.
After cupping, the flavors of the honey range from the virtually washed-out flavor of white honey to the rich, fruity flavor of black honey.
The most distinctive Gayo Indonesian coffee mix is the Wine wash. This particular mix requires 60 days to prepare, during which time cherries and outer peel are exposed to sunlight for weeks to give it a wine-like flavor.
The wine-wash coffee will offer you a rush of exotic sensations with a dash of wine flavor.
The distinctive processing gives Luwak coffee its distinctive flavor. The outer coating of the coffee beans is destroyed by the proteolytic enzymes of the Asian Palm Civet.
The bitter components of the beans are located in this layer. Thus, they are eliminated during that operation. The taste is characterized as nutty, rich, and excellent by users.
Why Should You Buy Kopi Coffee?
The most extraordinary coffee is produced by those who are passionate about it. At Kopi Coffee, they only provide small-farm coffee from Indonesia’s Gayo highlands.
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Breaking News: Police Found Human Remains at Home of Chad Daybell
This the moment we're waiting for because so many of us were hoping those kids were still alive. KTVB just sent out an alert confirming that human remains were found at the home of Chad Daybell.
We saw they served a search warrant earlier today and wondered what it was about. Looks like authorities new something.
There is no official confirmation that these are the remains of JJ Vallowe and Tylee Ryan. This is all happening as I write this article and we will keep you posted. I'm sure there will be a news conference at some point with more information.
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'Whack-a-mole' & mind control techniques, aren't working too well anymore. Conspiracy Theory (theorists) - Thank You Wikipedia . . .
Thank You Dan Dicks (pressfortruth) & your team, for your work, and 'Love Of humanity' (& to BitChute, for sharing) . . . It's Official, if you want to live in this 'Convoluted Reality' on 'Beloved Mother Earth' . . . An excerpt: Operation Save The Press (For Truth)! ➜ https://gogetfunding.com/operationsavethepress/ It is no longer a “conspiracy theory” that mandatory vaccinations are becoming a reality for millions of people all around the world as the Covid-19(84) nightmare continues to reveal itself to be all about control and very little to do with health. NYC is the first US state to mandate vaccines for indoor activities like eating at a restaurant or working out at a gym but it doesn’t stop there, Denver is also doing this as well as France and 15 other European countries not to mention the big tech conglomerates like FaceBook, Google and Twitter are also getting in on the fascism. In this video Dan Dicks of Press For Truth covers the latest mandatory vaccine news that is once again vindicating everything we’ve been saying here at Press For Truth for the past 1.5 years!
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Avi Shabtai is the CEO of Ramon.Space, a leader in Space-resilient computing infrastructure.
With extensive background in business and technology leadership from startups to publicly traded companies, his career spans various industries including wireless, data centers, networking, and space. Avi has pursued his passion for deep technology innovation via his leadership of several companies around the globe, including his most recent position as CEO of MultiPhy Inc., specializing in high-speed integrated circuits for the data center market. Prior to MultiPhy, he held several executive positions as VP and GM at Alvarion Technologies (ALVRQ), VP R&D at Tiaris, Director of Engineering at Metalink (MTLK), and various roles in the Intelligence Unit of the Israeli Defense Force. Avi holds an MSc and BSc in Electrical Engineering from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology and is an SMP graduate of the Technion Institute of Management. | <urn:uuid:8ed6008d-e2c7-44fb-a989-2e2353d8dc12> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://2023.milsatshow.com/speakers/avi-shabtai/ | 2023-09-28T17:42:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.965668 | 197 |
The Miami Hurricanes (2-3) will do battle with a fellow ACC team when they go to the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-4) on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Lane Stadium. We have more info below, and that includes how to watch this matchup on FuboTV.
How to Watch Virginia Tech vs. Miami
- Game Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Game Time: 12:30 PM ET
- TV: NESN
- Stadium: Lane Stadium
- Live Stream on fuboTV: Start your free trial today!
Betting Information for Miami vs. Virginia Tech
Miami and Virginia Tech Stats
- Miami has averaged 6.8 more points this season (32.8) than Virginia Tech has allowed (26).
- Miami has committed three more turnovers this season (8) than Virginia Tech’s defense has forced (5).
- Miami has allowed 21.8 points per game this year, about the same amount as the 20 Virginia Tech has scored.
- This year Miami has forced nine turnovers, and Virginia Tech has turned the ball over nine times.
Miami Players to Watch
- Tyler Van Dyke has thrown for 1,303 yards (260.6 ypg) to lead Miami, completing 64.2% of his passes and collecting seven touchdown passes and four interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Henry Parrish Jr., has carried the ball 78 times for 375 yards (75 per game), with four touchdowns this year. He’s also caught 14 passes for 95 yards (19 per game) and two touchdowns.
- This season Thaddius Franklin Jr. has racked up 40 carries for 170 yards (34 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Will Mallory’s 242 receiving yards (48.4 yards per game) lead the team. He has 20 receptions.
- Keyshawn Smith has put up a 192-yard season so far (38.4 receiving yards per game) with two touchdowns, hauling in 12 passes.
- Michael Redding III’s 14 grabs have yielded 183 yards (36.6 ypg) and one touchdown.
Virginia Tech Players to Watch
- Grant Wells has thrown for 1,256 yards (209.3 ypg) to lead Virginia Tech, completing 58.8% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 113 rushing yards (18.8 ypg) on 41 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Keshawn King’s team-high 257 rushing yards (42.8 per game) have come on 43 carries, with two touchdowns this year.
- This season Jalen Holston has rushed for 152 yards (25.3 per game) on 48 carries with two touchdowns.
- Kaleb Smith’s 402 receiving yards (67 yards per game) lead the team. He has 25 receptions with two touchdowns.
- Nick Gallo has reeled in 19 passes for 138 yards (23 yards per game) this year.
- Da’Wain Lofton’s 12 receptions have yielded 119 yards (19.8 ypg) and one touchdown. | <urn:uuid:07b03ba6-9469-43ac-9f99-ef8a0da3f154> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://247sportstv.com/college-football/15/10/2022/how-to-watch-virginia-tech-vs-miami-fl-live-stream-tv-channel-start-time-for-saturdays-ncaa-football-game/ | 2023-09-28T18:17:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.959634 | 689 |
The Thread & Flourish FlourishBox is a subscription box that sends you a handcrafted scarf, along with two additional fair trade items every other month.
Each box will consist of one high quality handcrafted scarf sourced from trusted suppliers who uphold ethical standards and safe working environments for their employees. The scarves are handcrafted using fabrics such as cotton voile, wool, silk, pashmina, and viscose. The two other items can include jewelry, snacks, or decor. The total retail price of each box will always be at least $36 (usually much more).
Disclosure: I received this box for review purposes. I was not compensated in any way. All opinions are my own. Post may contain affiliate and/or referral links.
Subscriptions are $39.95/box (every 2 months), or less with longer plans. Shipping is free. — For a limited time, you can save 15% on your first box with coupon code “TRYIT15“!
Let’s see what’s in my Fall 2018 FlourishBox!
Everything was shipped a small black box with a white FlourishBox logo on top.
A peek inside!
An info card listed all of the items in the Fall 2018 box, along with brief descriptions for each one.
Cotton Silk Scarf
This Thread & Flourish exclusive scarf was carefully crafted by their Fair Trade artisan partners in India. It features a 100% silk and cotton blend that’s printed with an earthy gold-ish olive color. — Perfect for autumn! The simple lined pattern makes it easy to accessorize a variety of outfits.
Another piece created by Indian artisans given a fair wage, this copper cuff bracelet is adorned with an intricate floral design. While I tend to mainly wear silver jewelry, I do like the overall look of this unique bracelet. Sadly, it’s just way too big for my teeny wrists. 🙁
I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to try out my new French press (from the Fall 2018 FabFitFun box) and this may be it! Made from 100% Fair Trade gourmet Arabica beans, this organic coffee features tasting notes of milk chocolate, vanilla, and nuts. Yum!
The Fall 2018 FlourishBox certainly had some autumnal vibes goin’ on. I really liked the color scheme (and pattern) featured on the scarf and am looking forward to sampling the coffee. The cuff will be passed along to someone with larger wrists. 😉 — Remember, for a limited time you can save 15% on your first box with coupon code “TRYIT15“! | <urn:uuid:af101687-d36d-43cc-97c9-b8cb1af7cc5f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://2littlerosebuds.com/thread-flourish-fall-2018-flourishbox-review-coupon-code/ | 2023-09-28T18:06:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.933082 | 564 |
Dubai World Central (DWC), also known as Dubai South, is a vibrant economic zone located strategically near the Al Maktoum International Airport. DWC offers numerous advantages for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to establish a strong presence in Dubai. The process of company formation in DWC Dubai involves several crucial steps and considerations. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the essential aspects of company formation in DWC Dubai.
Understanding DWC Dubai
Dubai World Central (DWC) is a master-planned economic zone designed to support various industries, including aviation, logistics, trade, and business services. It is strategically located near the Al Maktoum International Airport and in close proximity to major transportation routes. DWC aims to provide a dynamic and supportive business environment for companies to thrive and expand their operations.
The Benefits of Company Formation in DWC Dubai
Choosing DWC Dubai as the location for your company formation offers several key advantages:
- Strategic Location: DWC’s proximity to the Al Maktoum International Airport and major transportation routes provides businesses with seamless connectivity to regional and global markets.
- State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: DWC boasts world-class infrastructure, including modern office spaces, logistics facilities, and advanced communication networks, creating an ideal environment for businesses to operate.
- Industry-Focused Zones: DWC offers specialized zones tailored to specific industries, such as the Aviation District, Logistics District, and Business Park, allowing businesses to operate in a targeted and supportive ecosystem.
- Business-Friendly Policies: DWC provides a favorable regulatory framework with streamlined procedures, tax exemptions, and 100% foreign ownership, enabling businesses to operate with ease and flexibility.
- Access to Talent: With its growing workforce and proximity to educational institutions, DWC offers businesses access to a pool of skilled professionals in various sectors.
Steps to Company Formation in DWC Dubai
1. Business Activity Selection
The first step in company formation is selecting the business activity that aligns with your company’s objectives. DWC allows a wide range of activities, including aviation services, logistics, trading, consultancy, and more. It’s important to choose the activity that best represents your business and falls within the permissible categories.
2. Legal Structure Determination
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3. Trade Name Registration
Choosing a unique and suitable trade name is an important step in the company formation process. The trade name should comply with DWC’s guidelines and reflect the nature of your business. The chosen name must be reserved and registered with the relevant authorities to ensure exclusivity.
4. Document Submission and Licensing
Once the trade name is registered, you need to submit the required documents for company formation. These documents typically include application forms, passport copies of shareholders and directors, business plan, and relevant certificates or licenses. The exact requirements may vary based on the chosen legal structure and business activity.
5. Visa and Immigration Procedures
After obtaining the initial approval for company formation, you can proceed with the visa and immigration procedures for the shareholders, directors, and employees of the company. DWC provides visa services and facilitates the issuance of residence permits, work permits, and other necessary documents.
6. Office Space Acquisition
Securing office space is a vital step in the company formation process. DWC offers a range of office options, including flexi-desks, executive offices, and warehouse facilities. Select the type of office space that suits your business requirements and lease the premises as per the regulations.
7. License Issuance and Company Registration
Upon completion of the necessary procedures and document submission, DWC will issue the relevant licenses and complete the company registration process. You will receive a license that permits you to operate within the chosen business activity and legal structure.
Company formation in DWC Dubai presents a wealth of opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to establish a strong presence in Dubai’s dynamic business landscape. With its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and business-friendly policies, DWC offers an ideal environment for growth and expansion. By following the steps outlined in this comprehensive guide, you can navigate the company formation process smoothly and position your business for success in Dubai’s thriving economy. | <urn:uuid:ae4479c3-8af2-4fb5-8953-9f8447fa3d5d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://365multimedia.com/company-formation-in-dwc-dubai-a-comprehensive-guide-to-establishing-your-business/ | 2023-09-28T17:53:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.924525 | 940 |
Wind Up R2-D2 - Loose Complete
Unit price/ per
The wind-up R2-D2 was originally released in Japan. Kenner Canada already worked with Takara to import non-Star Wars products, so decided to import this too. it was never released in the USA.
Figure is in excellent condition. Has both original stickers. Walks slowly, but works very well.
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Witty Golden Girl Betty White
Witty American comedian, singer, animal rights activist, and multiple Emmy Award-winning actress Betty White died on December 31, 2021 – just a few weeks before her 100th birthday (she was born on January 17, 1922 in Oak Park, Illinois.)
(Betty White 1989 Photo: Alan Light)
Before she was a TV personality and actress, Betty White was an only child and had a very close, loving relationship with her mother and father. They moved to California while she was elementary school and the White family would often go on horseback camping vacations in the High Sierra’s.
A Nature and Animal Lover
Betty White credited these family vacations to her deep-seated love for nature, wildlife, and a desire to work with animals and become a forest ranger or manage a zoo after graduating from Beverly Hills High School in 1939. Although her wish to become a forest ranger was stymied because “Back then, girls were not allowed to become forest rangers,” throughout her life Betty White supported various animal welfare and conservation causes. In 2010, octogenarian senior citizen Betty White was made an honorary Forest Ranger by the U.S. Forest Service in recognition of her support for wildlife and nature conservancy.
Betty White told author Robert Kubey (Creating Television, 2004) that she wrote her Beverly Hills Horace Mann grammar school graduation play and realized “how much fun it was to be up on the stage.” When plans for a career as a forest ranger didn’t work out, she turned to writing and then acting, confessing that when it comes to learning her lines,
“I memorize everything, so memorizing is no problem. I happen to have a rather photographic eye. I memorize visually. It’s become a conditioned reflex.”
Initially rejected by movie producers, Betty White found work on radio in commercials, and making appearances on game shows. Modeling and local television acting work came soon after high school graduation in 1939. When World War II began later that year, she joined the American Women’s Voluntary Services.
Betty White told Newsweek that in 1945 she married because it was the thing to do.
“Back in those days…you didn’t sleep with a fella unless you married him. It was during World War II and I met this P-38 pilot (U.S. Army Air Corps Pilot Dick Barker), which was terribly romantic, and we were going to live just up the coast from Los Angeles. He didn’t tell me he got mustered out, so instead of going up to our apartment in Santa Maria, we had to drive to Belle Center, Ohio, a town of 800 people. Belle Center was a chicken farm. We were living with his mom and dad, and they would send me out to kill a chicken to bring it in for dinner. I said, “No way!” That was a real trauma because I’m such an animal nut. I couldn’t hack it, so I split and came back to California. We were married eight months, and it was a very bad mistake early on.”
She told TV Guide that they had a great sex life, but it wasn’t enough:
“I married my first husband because we wanted to sleep together…It lasted six months and we were in bed for six months.”
(Betty White 1957 Date With the Angels)
Betty White once again found work on radio and was given her own series, The Betty White Show. Once again, she told Newsweek a new romance proved to be a mistake.
“Met a wonderful man, Lane Allen. He was a theatrical agent, and we had a couple of very good years. But he wanted me to stop working. He didn’t want me to be in show business. When you have a calling you have to follow it, so I made the choice.”
Betty White and Lane Allen were married in 1945 and divorced in 1949, and she returned to live at home with her parents.
Betty White told WFMU’s Beware of the Blog Kliph Nesteroff that she began appearing on KFWB radio host Al Jarvis‘ experimental new television series Hollywood on Television on KLAC in 1949. Hollywood on Television consisted of Betty White and Al Jarvis (and later, Eddie Albert of Green Acres) ad-libbing for five and 1/2 hours a day, 6 days a week. This is less mind-boggling when you realize it was the very beginning of television, with the alternative local viewing options consisting of one other television station and watching test patterns. Betty White would also frequently present the commercials for the program, which took up to 1 hour of the 5.5 hours of air time for Hollywood on Television each day.
The Betty White Show
While Hollywood on Television was still airing, in 1951 White was given her own series on KLAC, The Betty White Show. She would sing songs, read letters from viewers and respond to their questions, anything to fill the air time. When Eddie Albert quit Hollywood on Television, that left Betty White as the solo host. At the suggestion of the series pianist and script writer George Tibbles, guest-stars and scripted sketches became regular segments on Hollywood on Television, making Betty White the first female daytime talk show host. She received her first Emmy Award nomination for Best Actress in 1951 (the Emmy Awards had only begun in 1949) but lost to Gertrude Berg of The Goldbergs.
Together with George Tibbles, Betty White and local KLAC station manager and producer Don Fedderson founded Bandy Productions and created the new TV sitcom Life with Elizabeth in 1952, which was based in part on sketches from Hollywood on Television. In addition to starring in the sit-com Life with Elizabeth, Betty White produced the series – making her the first female sitcom producer at the young age of 31. Like most television shows at the time, Life with Elizabeth was aired live, with episodes written and directed by George Tibbles. Betty White played wife Elizabeth, married to Alvin (Del Moore). Betty White won a Regional Los Angeles Emmy for her performance on Life with Elizabeth, beating rival Zsa Zsa Gabor, who was starring on the dating show Bachelor’s Haven. Life with Elizabeth was soon syndicated and aired as a taped vs live series on NBC beginning in October 1953.
While Life with Elizabeth was still on the air, yet another series from Bandy Productions was sold to NBC, The Betty White Show. This second version of The Betty White Show, once again a daytime talk show with a mix of celebrity guests, songs, and sketch comedy, began airing in 1954. By the end of 1955 White had been given the honorary title Mayor of Hollywood, but both of her TV series – Life with Elizabeth and The Betty White Show – had been cancelled. Below, a classic episode of The Betty White Show from 1954 hosted by Betty White, and complete with vintage commercials.
Betty White began appearing as a panelist on TV game shows, and started planning a new sitcom series with her Bandy Productions partners. On A Date with the Angels, which ran on ABC in 1957, Betty White played Vickie Angel, opposite Bill Williams (The Adventures of Kit Carson) as her husband Gus Angel. White told Kliph Nesteroff that without Del Moore’s comedic timing, A Date With the Angels floundered; she wanted out of the series.
Below, the “Star Struck” episode of Date with the Angels in 1957, complete with vintage ads from the series sponsor Plymouth. This Star Struck episode of Date with the Angels features regulars Betty White and Bill Williams as Vickie and Gus Angel, recurring actors Roy Engel and Natalie Masters as their friends George and Wilma Clemson, and guest stars Dennis Day, Hugh O’Brien and Liberace as themselves.
(Betty White & Cornel Wilde 1958 The Betty White Show Photo: ABC Television)
A format change to a variety show and new title debuted in February 1958: The Betty White Show (for the third time!), but it was soon cancelled.
At loose ends, Betty White turned once again to appearing on game shows like To Tell The Truth (1958-1963), performing in summer stock theatre, and as a regular bi-weekly guest/guest-host on The Tonight Show with Jack Paar (1958-1962). She began appearing as a regular on the New York-based game show Password in 1961, which was hosted by widower Allen Ludden, a staple on television game shows in the 60’s and 70’s.
Love With Allen Ludden
In 1962 both Betty White and Allen Ludden co-starred in a summer stock production of Critic’s Choice. As White told TV Guide, Allen Ludden asked her repeatedly to marry him:
“He bought me a beautiful ring and I threw it back at him so he wore it on a chain around his neck…He said, ‘I’m going to wear it until you put it on your finger.‘”
White held him off, intimidated by the thought of a move to New York and her two previous failed marriages. Here’s a lesson for the rest of us from someone in her senior years that’s lived a (very) long life: In a March, 2015 interview with Oprah Winfrey, when asked what her biggest regret was, Betty White said:
“I spent a whole year, wasted a whole year that Allen and I could have had together, saying, ‘No, I wouldn’t marry him. No, I won’t. No, I won’t leave California. No, I won’t move to New York…I wasted a whole year we could have had together.”
She told Newsweek about their lifelong romance:
“Then I met Allen Ludden. He was enthusiastic about everything. He was intellectually wonderful. He was silly. He was romantic. He knew how to court a lady…I kept saying no for a year. Finally, Easter came along. He sent me a white stuffed bunny with diamond earrings clipped to its ears and a card that said, ‘Please Say Yes?’ So when I answered the phone that night, I didn’t say hello, I just said, ‘Yes.’ “
(Betty White & Allen Ludden 1968 Photo: Ogunquit Playhouse)
Betty White and Allen Ludden were happily married in 1963. She told Newsweek that:
“Even long after we were married, he’d call me up during the day and ask me out on a date. He’d barbecue a chicken. We’d have a glass of wine, put on a stack of records, and dance. Now, that’s silly for an old married couple—and a far cry from my first marriage, in terms of chickens—but it worked.”
Betty White and Allen Ludden were close friends with Mary Tyler Moore and her then-husband Grant Tinker during their marriage.
She was also a contestant from 1963-1969 on The Match Game, and in 1967 she and Allen Ludden both appeared on a special episode of Match Game titled Betty White & Allen Ludden as opposing team captains. In 1969, she was co-hostess with Allen Ludden of his new series Allen Ludden’s Gallery. Off-screen, the couple toured in summer stock productions of The King and I, Any Wednesday, and Brigadoon.
Below, Betty White and Allen Ludden on Match Game, along with their fellow celebrity panelists Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Dolly Martin, and Richard Dawson.
Although primarily known as a television personality and sitcom actress, during the 1960’s and 1970’s, Betty White’s other on-screen appearances included the odd movies and roles:
- White was Senator Bessie Adams in the Otto Preminger drama Advise & Consent (1962) with Henry Fonda, Don Murray, and Gene Tierney.
- In the TV mystery Vanished (1971) starring Richard Widmark, Robert Hooks, William Shatner, and Sheree North, Betty White played a TV hostess. Randolph Mantooth appeared in Vanished as an extra.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Betty White’s television career began to take off again as she entered her 50+ years, and from 1972 on, she was never far from a television screen, guest-starring on series like The Odd Couple, Ellery Queen, and Lucas Tanner starring David Hartman.
Most baby boomers and seniors will remember Betty White as man-hungry on-air homemaker Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show from 1973-1977. She made a perfect foil for The Mary Tyler Moore Show characters portrayed by her friend Mary Tyler Moore (newswoman Mary Richards), Ed Asner (shy boss Lou Grant), Gavin MacLeod (nervous newswriter Murray Slaughter), Ted Knight (bumbling newscaster Ted Baxter), Valerie Harper (Mary’s friend Rhoda Morganstern), Cloris Leachman (witchy Phyllis Lindstrom) and Georgia Engel (sweet, naive Georgette Franklin).
(Betty White The Mary Tyler Moore Show 1973 Photo: CBS Television)
Next, she starred on yet another (fourth) TV series named after her – The Betty White Show. The Betty White Show (1977-1978) sitcom had Betty White starring as actress Joyce Whitman, with her Mary Tyler Moore Show pal Georgia Engel as Mitzi Maloney, and actor John Hillerman (better known from his role as Higgins on Magnum, P.I.) as John Elliot.
(John Hillerman, Betty White & Georgia Engel 1977 The Betty White Show Cast Photo: CBS Television)
After The Betty White Show ended in 1978, White was most often seen on TV game shows (Matchgame 73, from 1973-1982) and movies, appearing alongside emerging new talent and other familiar faces for baby boomer television viewers:
- With This Ring (1978), a comedy with Tom Bosley & Don Most (Happy Days), Diana Canova (Soap), Joyce DeWitt (Three’s Company), John Forsythe (Charlie’s Angels), and Peter Jason.
- The Best Place to Be (1979) with Donna Reed (The Donna Reed Show), Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (The F.B.I.), Stephanie Zimbalist (Remington Steele), Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D.), Timothy Hutton, Lloyd Bochner, and Madlyn Rhue (Bracken’s World).
- Before and After (1979), a drama starring with Patty Duke (The Patty Duke Show), Bradford Dillman (Court Martial), Barbara Feldon (Get Smart), and Art Hindle.
- The Gossip Columnist (1980), starring Kim Cattrall and Martha Raye as gossip columnists, with Joe Penny (Jake and the Fatman), Bobby Sherman (Here Comes the Brides), Robert Vaughn (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.), Stanley Kamel (Monk), Bobby Vinton, and Lyle Waggoner (The Carol Burnett Show). Steve Allen, his wife Jayne Meadows, Jim Backus, Allen Ludden and Betty White all appeared in The Gossip Columnist as themselves.
- Betty White was in the Beach Blanket Boo-Boo skit on The Carol Burnett Show with Vicki Lawrence, Carol Burnett, Steve Martin, and Tim Conway. It was during her appearances on The Carol Burnett Show that White originated the character of Ellen Harper Jackson.
- She co-starred in the TV comedy movie Snavely (1978) with Harvey Korman.
- Eunice (1982) was a TV special/comedy based on Carol Burnett’s sketch comedy character Eunice from The Carol Burnett Show. Carol Burnett, Ken Berry, Harvey Korman, Betty White, and Vicki Lawrence all appeared in Eunice.
- She guest-starred as Trisha Durant on Carol & Company in 1990 starring Carol Burnett, in episodes with Terry Kiser and Peter Krause as skit characters.
- Betty White was the recurring character of Ellen Harper Jackson on the comedy series Mama’s Family (1983-1986) starring Vicki Lawrence, Ken Berry, Dorothy Lyman, and actress Rue McClanahan (also in a recurring role). Below, Vicki Lawrence’s 2013 interview of Mama’s Family cast members includes reminisces and clips from Carol Burnett and Betty White.
Sadly, in June 1981 Betty White’s husband Allen Ludden died from stomach cancer a few days before their 18th wedding anniversary. She never remarried, saying frequently
“When you’ve had the best, who needs the rest?”
In addition to her recurring characters, TV movies and game shows, during the 1980’s White was a popular guest-starring actress on episodes of popular TV series such as Love, Sidney with Swoosie Kurtz and Tony Randall; Fame with Debbie Allen and Lori Singer; and Hotel with James Brolin, Connie Sellecca, and Shari Belafonte. On a special 1987 episode of Matlock starring Andy Griffith and Nancy Stafford, Betty White appeared with other guest stars Jason Bateman, Corbin Bernsen, Rhea Perlman, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner – all of whom played themselves. White was so popular that some series brought her back more than once:
- St. Elsewhere twice in 1985, working with St. Elsewhere series regulars Ed Begley Jr., Williams Daniels, David Morse, Christina Pickles, Denzel Washington, Ed Flanders, Bonnie Bartlett, Cynthia Sikes, and Mark Harmon.
- The Love Boat had Betty White on 5 times between 1980-1985, recurring in 4 episodes as the character of Betsy. She worked with The Love Boat regulars Gavin MacLeod, Ted Lange, and Bernie Kopell.
- Who’s The Boss starring Judith Light, Tony Danza, and Katherine Helmond, had Betty White guest-star twice in 1985.
- Daytime soap opera Santa Barbara, known for it’s witty repartee, was a perfect fit for Betty White; she appeared on Santa Barbara 3 times in 1988 as a waitress/theatre goer.
The Golden Girls Rose Nylund
From 1985 to 1992, Betty White played dippy Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls. Her three housemates on The Golden Girls included Bea Arthur as Dorothy Zbornak, Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux, and Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo. White was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series every year for her performances in The Golden Girls, and won the Emmy for her work in the first season. Betty White would later resurrect the character of Rose Nylund in crossover guest-starring gigs, such as on Empty Nest 3 times between 1989-1992. Below, a series of Betty White as Rose Nylund short clips from The Golden Girls.
Betty White told Robert Kubey, author of Creating Television (2004) that she thought the reason The Golden Girls was so popular was because:
“The show tells people that you don’t fall off the planet when you get to be 35 years old. Inside, you’re thinking and looking out from the same perspective that you always did. If you were a dull young person, you’re going to be a dull older person.”
(Betty White 1988 Photo: Alan Light)
White received 2000-5000 pieces of fan mail each week while appearing on The Golden Girls, and said she made it a point to respond personally to letters from recent widows, who often asked “How do you do it? Is it ever going to get better?“, because “That’s one lady who’s got a problem, who’s hurting, and she doesn’t know that I get others like it.“
In addition to continuing to appear as a celebrity contestant on game shows like The $10,000 Pyramid (1982-1991), Betty White became the first woman to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host for the series Just Men in 1983.
In 1987, Betty, Estelle Getty, and Lucille Ball appeared together on Super Password to promote their favorite charities.
Below, Betty White & Estelle Getty supporting the Humane Society, and Lucille Ball supporting Child Abuse, in this 1987 episode of the game show Super Password.
After becoming a septuagenarian senior citizen in 1992, Betty White guest-starred on a number of television programs including Suddenly Susan, The Practice, and Yes, Dear where she received Emmy nominations for her individual appearances. She won another Emmy Award in 1996 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, appearing as herself on an episode of The John Larroquette Show. Baby boomers and seniors may also recall seeing Betty White recurring as the character of Sylvia Schmidt on the sitcom Bob (1993), starring Bob Newhart.
The Golden Palace (1992-1993) comedy sequel to The Golden Girls had actresses Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty playing their same characters from The Golden Girls, who have bought a hotel to run. Appearing with them on The Golden Palace were actors Don Cheadle and Cheech Marin.
1990’s episodic television appearances for Betty White included Diagnosis Murder starring Dick Van Dyke and guest-starring on Ally McBeal as Ally’s (Calista Flockhart) pill-pushing septuagenarian doctor. She began taking on voice acting roles on television and the movies, and can be heard on the animated film The Story of Santa Claus (1996) with Ed Asner and Tim Curry.
Betty White was a regular on the comedy series Maybe This Time (1995-1996) as much-married Shirley Wallace, mother to Julia Wallace (Marie Osmond). On Maybe This Time, she dispensed romantic encouragement to “daughter” Marie Osmond.
On the comedy Ladies Man (1999-2001), Betty White was a regular cast member as matriarch Mitzi Stiles, with actors Alfred Molina and Sharon Lawrence as married couple Jimmy and Donna Stiles.
1990s Film Stardom
It was as a septuagenarian senior citizen that Betty White finally came into her own as an actress with a scene-stealing comedic touch in featured films. Baby boomers, seniors, and audiences of all ages saw her in these television and big-screen movies:
- A Weekend in the Country (1996), a TV movie, co-starring with comedians & actors Rita Rudner, Jack Lemmon, Richard Lewis, Dudley Moore, Faith Ford, and Christine Lahti.
- Hard Rain (1998), a feature film with Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, Randy Quaid, Minnie Driver, Edward Asner, Michael A. Goorjian, and Dann Florek. Richard Dysart (L.A. Law) and Betty White played elderly couple Doreen and Henry Sears.
- Holy Man (1998), a comedy flop starring Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum, Kelly Preston, Robert Loggia, Jon Cryer, Eric McCormack. In Holy Man, celebrities Dan Marino, Morgan Fairchild, Betty White, and Florence Henderson all appeared as themselves.
- Dennis the Menace Strikes Again (1998), with George Kennedy, Brian Doyle Murray, and Don Rickles and Betty White playing senior citizen neighbors Mr. & Mrs. Wilson.
- The Story of Us (1999), a romantic comedy drama directed by and co-starring Rob Reiner, with Bruce Willis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tim Matheson, Rita Wilson, Ken Lerner, Jayne Meadows, and Tom Poston. In The Story of Us, Betty White once again plays a family matriarch/grandmother, Lillian Jordan.
- The Retrievers (2001) a TV comedy with Robert Hays, Mel Harris, Alan Rachins, and Robert Wagner.
- Lake Placid (1999), a comedy-horror feature film starring Bridget Fonda, Bill Pullman, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, and Mariska Hargitay. White played Mrs. Delores Bickerman, who is covertly supplying a food source to the resident giant crocodile. Below, a clip from Lake Placid featuring Betty White, Bridget Fonda, Bill Pullman, Brendan Gleeson, a cow, and a crocodile.
Becoming and octogenarian senior citizen in 2002 didn’t dim Betty White’s star, and retirement didn’t enter her vocabulary. She continued to work in voice acting roles for animated television series and movies, and guest-starred or appeared in cameos as herself on many TV series.
- On That ’70s Show from 2002-2003, Betty White was Bea Sigurdson, a recurring character and shouty mother to Kitty Forman (Debra Jo Rupp) and her husband Red Forman (Kurtwood Smith); grandmother to Eric Forman (Topher Grace), and wife to alcoholic Burt Sigurdson (Tom Poston).
- On Everwood (2003-2004), starring regulars Treat Williams, Tom Amandes, and Marcia Cross (Knot’s Landing), Betty White and Richard Herd played Carol and Herb Roberts.
- Catherine Piper, on The Practice in 2004, and on spin-off series Boston Legal from 2005-2008. Betty White was in episodes with The Practice and Boston Legal regulars Camryn Manheim, Michael Badalucco, Steve Harris, James Spader, Patrick Dempsey, Jill Clayburgh, Edward Asner, William Shatner, Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown), Mark Valley, Rene Auberjonois, Julie Bowen, John Larroquette, and Monica Potter. She crossed paths with former Everwood co-star Tom Amandes in an episode of Boston Legal.
- On the daytime soap opera The Bold and The Beautiful, Betty White played Ann Douglas from 2006-2009. The character of Ann Douglas was mother to Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery) and Pamela Douglas (Alley Mills), with John McCook as Eric Forrester, Ronn Moss as Ridge Forrester, and Winsor Harmon as Thorne Forrester.
(Betty White 2009 Photo: Angela George)
Betty White wasn’t neglected in movies during her 80’s either.
As an octogenarian, she acted in comedy TV movies and feature films, often providing the pivotal plot points in movies like Bringing Down the House (2003), a comedy starring Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy, Joan Plowright, and Jean Smart. In Bringing Down the House Betty White played against type as Steve Martin’s racist neighbor.
Other notable appearances onscreen during this era included:
- She had a cameo as a grandma climbing out of a window, in the TV movie Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003), which starred Adam West and Burt Ward as elderly actors reminiscing on their days playing Batman and Robin on the Batman TV series.
- The romantic comedy You Again (2010) starring Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis, Victor Garber, Kristen Chenoweth, and Patrick Duffy, with singers Daryl Hall and John Oates appearing as themselves. In You Again, Betty White played Grandma Bunny, whose rival was a fellow grandmother played by Cloris Leachman. Cloris Leachman and White had of course been co-stars over 30 years earlier, on The Mary Tyler Moore Show in the 1970’s.
- She was scene-stealing Grandma Annie in the romantic comedy The Proposal (2009) starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, with Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Dennis O’Hare, Oscar Nuñez, and Aasif Mandvi. The Proposal was a box office hit.
It seems that Betty White’s popularity keeps increasing in proportion to her age (and wit). She told TV Guide in 2010 that
“I don’t have a fella, but if Allen — or Robert Redford — were around, we’d have a very active sex life.”
Thanks to a Facebook campaign, 88-year-old Betty White was tapped to host Saturday Night Live in May 2010, becoming the oldest person ever to host the show. White told the SNL audience in her monologue that she
“Didn’t know what Facebook was, and now that I do know what it is, I have to say, it sounds like a huge waste of time.“
Betty White won her 7th Emmy Award, for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, for her performance on Saturday Night Live.
After beginning another decade in show business in 2012, nonagenarian senior citizen Betty White kept busy with voice acting and guest-starring on television series. She was God in an episode of Save Me in 2013, starring Anne Heche, and resurrected her The Golden Girls character Rose on an episode of Fireside Chat with Esther in 2015. Most recently her baby boomer fans might have caught her as Dr. Beth Mayer in a two-time recurring role on Bones with Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz.
Not content with personal appearances and guest-starring gigs, Betty White became a regular on the hit new sitcom Hot in Cleveland comedy from 2010-2015. She was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for her performance as Hot in Cleveland‘s Elka Ostrovsky in 2011. Her Hot in Cleveland cast mates included 40+ Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick, and Jane Leeves.
(Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick, Jane Leeves, Betty White 2012 Hot in Cleveland Photo: Angela George)
She also hosted the hidden camera “prank” show Betty White’s Off Their Rockers (2012-2014), where senior citizens play tricks on younger victims. She received three Emmy nominations for her work on Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.
In addition to her multiple Emmy Award nominations and wins, recognition for Betty White has included the Television Hall of Fame (1995), The Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Grammy Award for her best seller If You Ask Me, and the Guinness World Record in 2013 for the longest TV career for a female entertainer.
As of 2016, Betty White was still a celebrity panelist on game shows, a popular late night and daytime talk show guest, and awards show guest presenter. Proceeds from a clothing line bearing her name, and other charitable activities, go to various animal causes she supports.
Below, Betty White provided her Top Ten List for Living a Long and Happy Life when she visited David Letterman; as a nonagenarian senior citizen, she’s was a funny expert on the topic.
People magazine reported that Betty White died at her home on December 31, 2021 at the age of 99. Her wit, humour, and love of animals, will live on through her legacy of television and film work.
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A2IM Virtual Indie Week 2020: Start Watching (or Re-Watching) The Panels Now!
If you were unable to join us this year or if you were able to join us but wanted to re-watch any of the panels, now is your chance. Between now and the end of the year, we will be releasing two new videos per week on our official A2IM YouTube channel, A2IM Indie Week 2020 Playlist.
- This week’s videos include:
- You’re Losing Money, Why Bad Metadata is to Blame
The music industry’s metadata problems are preventing rights’ holders from earning revenue. Why is this process so fragmented? How can our systems be improved?
- Cherie Hu; Emerging Technologies
Writer and Analyst, Cherie Hu provides an overview of the emerging technologies and business models that have gained new ground amidst the pandemic (e.g. live streaming, membership/fan-club tools like Patreon, “tipping” culture, virtual avatars, remote collaboration) and their systemic long-term impact on how the music industry works
Check back here each week, or go directly to our Official A2IM YouTube Channel; Indie Week 2020 Playlist to see what’s new!
A2IM is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization headquartered in New York City that exists to support and strengthen the independent recorded music sector. Membership currently includes a broad coalition of more than 700 Independently-owned American music labels. A2IM represents these independently owned small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) interests in the marketplace, in the media, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community. In doing so, it supports a key segment of America’s creative class that represents America’s diverse musical cultural heritage. Billboard Magazine identified the Independent music label sector as 37.32 percent of the music industry’s U.S. recorded music sales market in 2016 based on copyright ownership, making Independent labels collectively the largest music industry sector. | <urn:uuid:d6215c8a-cec3-4302-a1d8-3770eb178cd8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://a2im.org/virtual-indie-week-watch-now-6/ | 2023-09-28T17:01:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.917103 | 440 |
A female bicyclist training for an upcoming triathlon was killed after crashing into a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus Saturday afternoon in Malibu.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, 36 year old Marisela Echeverria was riding eastbound in the 25000 block of Pacific Coast Highway when she apparently struck her handlebars on a parked vehicle, which sent her swerving into the side of the MTA bus.
After colliding with the bus, she was dragged underneath it for a short time before being run over by the rear tires. She was pronounced dead at the scene by responding police officers.
At this time the driver of the bus has not suffered any criminal punishments, though a more thorough investigation into the accident has begun. All MTA buses have video recording on board, and police will be reviewing the tapes from the accident to better determine what happened.
Brad Hall, Echeverria’s coach, said that she was training for the upcoming Ironman Arizona triathlon. This was her second attempt at participating in such a race, as her previous try was thwarted by a family tragedy. “She had initially trained… for Ironman Canada, and tragically her father passed away the night before, so she was unable to complete that race”, said Hall.
To fulfill her goal, and to honor her father, she was determined to participate in a triathlon by the end of the year. “We chose Ironman Arizona to be the race that she honored herself and her father. She trained to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.”
Hall also noted that he believed that several cars along the side of the road were parked too close, not leaving enough room for bikes to get by safety. In the wake of this accident, he is asking everyone who parks on the side of this busy highway to consider leaving enough space to avoid this kind of danger.
If you or someone you know has been serious hurt or killed in a bicycle accident such as this, you should seek help. There are legal options available to you to help you recover compensation in the name of mending the damages you’re suffered. With the help of a highly trained Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer, you can get the full amount that you legally deserve.
At AA Accident Attorneys, we can lead you though this complicated legal process, and start you on your road to a full recovery. Rest east, we will not charge you anything for our services until your case has been won. Call us today for a free evaluation and to learn how our bicycle accident lawyers can help!
lawyers are experienced in handling car accident cases and will ensure you get your accident injury claim handeld by an experienced injury lawyer.We can provide you with auto accident attorneys in many cities across the United States of America such as Riverside, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Pomona, Ontario, Newport Beach, and San Jose. See our locations section for all cited represented: AA-Accident Attorneys Injury Lawyer Locations. A California Car Accident Lawyer that will fight for you! | <urn:uuid:55a7e09a-dcb9-4d93-a8aa-88f58c4680b4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://aa-accidentattorneys.com/triathlete-killed-in-mta-bus-collision/ | 2023-09-28T18:03:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.974731 | 637 |
The curriculum at Asia Antioch Seminary is designed to lead committed Christians into a program of basic preparation for Christian ministries. The seminary believes that Christianity embraces every dimension of life and speaks to all people. The preparation for and involvement in Christian ministries are considered vital in a complete curriculum. Students are helped to actualize their faith so that they can apply it to the contemporary world in a way that has both meaning and purpose.
Admission Procedure and Requirements
It is our purpose to enroll those students who are academically and spiritually qualified (born again, called and committed) to pursue a theological training for rendering effective Christian service. Admission requirements are, therefore, designed to ensure that each student who enters the seminary program has the capacity to pursue his/her work successfully.
The applicant’s academic background, tested abilities, personality traits, and Christian commitment are given priority in determining admission.
A. Enrolment Procedure
1. Students who seek admission should submit an Application Form for enrollment to the Registrar.
The Application Form and Prospectus can be obtained from the office with the payment of Rs. 250.00
2. Application must be furnished with the required information and submitted to the Registrar's office along with the following:
a. Application Form (filled up, 1 passport photo attached)
b. Written Personal Testimony
c. Photocopy of relevant Academic records (marksheets and certificates)
d. Three Reference Letters (using form)
e. Health Statement (using form)
f. Scholarship Form (if applied for Work Scholarship, using form, along with written applications)
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Welcome to the course website for HIST688: Digital Methods for Antebellum Military History (but if it’s ok with you, I’m going to ditch the “digital methods for” part of the title; we will do digital stuff but as a means to an end, not an end to itself).
This is an online course, where we’ll divide our time between synchronous and asynchronous activities. These activities will all direct our learning toward some specific objectives.
By the end of this class, you will:
- Analyze how the antebellum military was used to cement American principles, explicit and implicit.
- Evaluate the impact of the military on the antebellum United States and world.
- Create a piece of digital historical storytelling about the antebellum military. | <urn:uuid:d9748f1f-2387-45ad-acfa-d27560a8d36d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://abbymullen.org/hist688/ | 2023-09-28T18:11:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.87489 | 170 |
The 2013 NBA Finals are on ABC17.
Spoelstra and Riley.
What’s not to love?
1) What does Popovich do with LeBron James?
The first time Popovich’s team matched up with LeBron it was 2007. LeBron was only 22 years old, four years into his NBA career. He was also a Cleveland Cavalier. Not kidding, this is the starting lineup he walked out on to the court with against a two-time NBA champion organization:
PG Daniel “Boobie” Gibson (rookie, 4.6 ppg in regular season)
SG Larry Hughes/Sasha Pavlovic (Hughes averaged 14.9 ppg, but shot 40.0% from the field and a career-worst 67% from the free throw line. Pavlovic averaged a career-high 9.0 ppg that season)
PF Drew Gooden (11.1 ppg, 8.5 rpg and a “sweet” neck-tuft-mullet thing going on for the former Beaker)
C Zydrunas Ilgauskas (11.9 ppg, 7.7 rpg as a 31-year old, Lithuanian, 7-foot-3 center trying to guard Tim Duncan in his prime)
Michael Jordan might have trouble winning the Chicago Public League title with that collection of “talent.” He’s definitely not knocking off the Monstars and saving the planet.
Needless to say, the Cavs were overmatched and swept faster than David Stern could veto a Chris Paul trade. It was the last time the Spurs appeared in the NBA Finals.
In that series, the Spurs went ahead and let LeBron shoot perimeter jumpers. They worked underneath screens and clogged the paint. They stuck Bruce Bowen on him to harass him and do nothing else. Fabricio Oberto and Francisco Elson, essentially, had 12 free shots at him in the paint each game, because it wouldn’t matter if they fouled out or not.
Fast forward seven years and LeBron James has four league MVPs, one Finals MVP, two Olympic gold medals, and a game he estimates to be roughly “40 or 50 times better” than it was in 2007.
Let’s compare some numbers on James from then and now:
2006-07: 27.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 6.0 apg, 47.6% FG, 31.9% 3-PT, 69.8% FT, 24.5 PER
2012-13: 26.8 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 7.3 apg, 56.5% FG, 40.6% 3-PT, 75.3% FT, 31.6 PER
2006-07: 25.1 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 8.0 apg, 41.6% FG, 28.0% 3-PT, 75.5% FT, 23.9 PER
2012-13: 26.2 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 6.4 apg, 51.4% FG, 38.7% 3-PT, 77.2% FT, 28.7 PER
Clearly (and you didn’t need me to tell you this), LeBron is much better now than he was then. The most obvious improvement has come with his jump shot. He no longer is a liability chucking perimeter jumpers.
Statistically, he is on par shooting a three these days with his teammate Ray Allen; the same Ray Allen who has made more three point field goals than anyone else in NBA history.
What these numbers do NOT show is how much better James is as a defender, too. LeBron is unequivocally the best perimeter defender in the NBA, while also being the league’s most versatile. Ask Paul George what it’s like to be covered by LeBron.
So, what’s Coach Pop supposed to do with LeBron?
Ironically, even though James is superior in terms of his scoring efficiency, even though James now has legitimate range out to 25-30 feet, Popovich might be wise to just let LeBron fill it up and cut off the rest of his teammates.
The Heat were 18-8 this season when LeBron scored 30+ points in a game.
The Heat were 14-1 this season when LeBron registered 10+ assists in a game.
If he’s getting Wade, Chris Bosh, Allen, Mario Chalmers, Shane Battier, etc. going in this series, Popovich is probably going to have a lot of long, sleepless nights.
Good luck, Kawhi Leonard.
2) Which Dwyane Wade will we see in this series? The one who looked like a shell of his former self for much of the Eastern Conference Finals, or the one who scored 21 points and pulled down a game high nine rebounds (including six offensive) in the series clinching Game 7 win?
It’s probably going to be something in between.
San Antonio, however, does not have the size/strength/girth in the lane to affect Wade as much Indiana did.
This much is clear: If the Heat want to be serious about the future, Wade is going to need to develop that “getting-older-perimeter” game that Michael and Kobe Bryant added after ten years in the league. He can no longer be effective on his 31-year old knees solely barreling into the paint and attacking the rim with reckless abandon. He’s got to add a consistent jumper out to the three-point line like LeBron did.
3) Chris Bosh has never been happier to match up with Tim Duncan in his life; anybody but Roy Hibbert, who made his life miserable for two weeks in the last round.
4) Where does Tim Duncan fit on the list of all-time greatest NBA players? He’s never going to get the love that he deserves because of his flair for…the fundamentals.
He’s nowhere near the most athletic player to ever play the game. He’s nowhere near the most graceful. But if all you did was look at his numbers and not that boring 15-foot bank shot, you’d see this:
4 NBA Championships, 3 NBA Finals MVPs
14x NBA All Star, 2-time NBA MVP, 8x 1st team NBA All-Defense
Those are all nice, shiny accomplishments on a mantle to tell us how good Duncan’s career has been. I’m, however, going to go a little deeper into the numbers with some basketball analytics.
“Win shares” is an advanced metric that was originally designed by Bill James for the game of baseball. In layman’s terms, the purpose of this statistic is to determine how many of the team’s total wins, one player’s performance on the field is responsible. Basically, how many wins can a team attribute to one man’s talent.
Dean Oliver adopted the theory of “win shares” and developed a unique formula for the game of basketball. Here is a link to the formula with a detailed description of how to calculate the number and what it truly means.
Take a look at the all-time playoff win shares leaders in NBA history:Michael Jordan 39.76 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 35.56 Magic Johnson 32.63 TIM DUNCAN 32.16 Wilt Chamberlain 31.46 Shaquille O’Neal 31.08 LeBRON JAMES 28.29 KOBE BRYANT 28.26 Bill Russell 27.76 Julius Erving (NBA/ABA) 26.89
*In fairness to guys on the list like Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, some statistics (namely blocks and turnovers) that are vital to calculating the “win shares” total were not officially kept as statistics when they played. Those players had to have estimated inputs so we can never know how accurate their numbers are or not.
What this essentially says is Tim Duncan’s play over the entirety of his career in the NBA playoffs has given the San Antonio Spurs 32 postseason victories. Since Duncan was drafted by the Spurs in 1997 the Spurs have made the playoffs every single season he’s been on the team (they’ve also never won less than 50 regular season games) and won 130 postseason contests.
Duncan can claim 32 of those wins, or 24.6 percent — nearly 1/4, himself. You could almost play four on five with Tim Duncan on your team and still win games.
What “win shares,” or any other stat for that matter, can’t measure is how Duncan’s presence has elevated the performance or numbers posted by his teammates, and vice versa. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili are likely going to the Hall of Fame. Can we for sure say that if they had instead been drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks or Atlanta Hawks?
In fairness, it’s asinine to assume their talent has benefitted in Duncan in his career. It was, after all, Parker who won the NBA Finals MVP in 2007 and who is now widely considered the best player on the team in 2013. But you get the point
5) So what’s going to happen in this series? I’m copping out. I’m superstitious and I have a vested interest here. We all know who I WANT to win, so I don’t think I can fairly predict who will without flame-tinted glasses.
But Vegas…has no allegiances, and they’re on my side.
In all seriousness, I expect this series to be the ultimate basketball experience. There is far too much greatness in talent and competitive spirit on both benches for this to be anything less than one of the most epic NBA Finals in recent memory. Enjoy. I know I will all series long on ABC17. | <urn:uuid:2c48c091-65e4-455b-8b92-d9896cb0e07a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://abc17news.com/news/2013/06/06/in-the-zone-2013-nba-finals-preview/ | 2023-09-28T17:24:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.959555 | 2,115 |
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