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Categories Uncategorized Variant Forbidden Island Layouts Post author By Payton Swick Post date January 7, 2014 No Comments on Variant Forbidden Island Layouts The Cardboard Republic » Variant Forbidden Island. Looks very tough and fun! Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Related ← Loose Connections – Oldest and Fatherless: The Terrible Secret of Tom Bombadil → Dungeon World Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here... Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Email (required) (Address never made public) Name (required) Website You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Google account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out / Change ) Cancel Connecting to %s Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. | <urn:uuid:581417fc-895f-4835-b2b6-ed4f5da6dfb8> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://payton.codes/2014/01/07/variant-forbidden-island-layouts/ | 2020-09-19T18:45:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.783553 | 202 |
Vietnam is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, and the trip to Vung Tau exemplified this perfectly. We started our trip in Ho Chi Minh, complete with its crowded streets and and mixture of more modern buildings and run-down shops. As we were approaching the outskirts of the city, the booming development showed itself in several towering buildings that were being erected simultaneously. These were almost all new residential buildings, mostly on the higher end of residences in Ho Chi Minh.
As we passed these new developements, rural Vietnam took over for the main part of the journey. Either rice fields surrounded shacks, or trees dominated the landscape for the better part of an hour. Vietnam is still not considered to be a developed country, and this stretch of land could help show why. Once we started to near Vung Tau, small communities popped up along the road, larger concrete residences as well as small shops selling the staple Pho and other everyday goods. All of these communities were moderately well-to-do, but one thing stood out about all of them to me. The nicest, most well-kept buildings were always churches and pagodas, by far. Most churches featured massive statues, and all pagodas were immaculately well kept. What also caught my eye was one particular Buddhist temple that was covered in swastikas. The western knowledge of this symbol made its appearance shocking, until I remembered that it was used as a symbol of “all” or “eternity” before World War II.
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I have used a smart phone for more than two years, but I lost it last Christmas Eve. Now I am using a regular phone. I can’t check my email, find directions, read reviews, pay for a cup of coffee or chat online using my phone.
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The use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the design of a pharmaceutical processor is described. A simple computational model of the process vessel was developed using a single-phase flow. The results of this preliminary study showed good agreement with experimental tests. The model was further developed to consider the effect of solid particles on the processes occurring within a single vessel pharmaceutical processor. Having obtained converged solutions, the model was used to optimize the design of the processor. The model was used to develop new designs of the vessel. The design optimization was done on the basis of comparisons with conventional pharmaceutical processing equipment. Optimization of the process parameters is important, as they are known to affect the functionality of the final product. The study reported here discusses one step in the design process, showing how changes to the inlet configuration can be modelled to show the potential for improved performance
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Sometimes when I’m busy admiring my pet parrot, and the fact that she, a tiny, fluffy squeaky toy, who purrs and shuts her eyes when you pet her head, is of the last remaining ancestors of the dinosaurs, I forget about the deadly creatures left virtually unchanged from their prehistoric selves that lounge in swamps down in Florida. Alligators, crocodiles, caimans and the like, though not technically dinosaurs, have remained little changed from their ancestors, and were of the few creatures to survive the meteor event that wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Since then, though evolution continues to persist in all living things, the crocodilian family are not all that much different from their long-lost relatives. “Living fossil” is a term for them which has since been debunked, and which I believe is too tame to describe these nightmare beasts that could snap you in half with their gaping maws.
And while, in real life, the chances of being attacked by an alligator unprovoked are slim (though it does happen), there’s something delightfully horrifying about imagining the scenario all the same. Alligators are real, they exist; they aren’t an imaginary monster cooked up in the mind of a Hollywood screenwriter. They could kill you. I mean, they probably won’t, sure… but they could. These were the thoughts running through my mind as I watched Crawl, the alligator attack horror from the French director responsible for the 2006 remake of The Hills Have Eyes and the horror High Tension. Alexandre Aja’s CGI gators hellbent on murder and mayhem in the crawlspace of flooding Floridian home are as nonexistent as 90% of a Marvel movie, but if you travel down to the Everglades, you might see one lounging listlessly on a riverbank. That thought alone is terrifying enough.
Haley Keller (Kaya Scodelario) is a competitive college swimmer, whose equally competitive father, Dave (Barry Pepper), pushed her hard in her training while she was growing up. The two now have a tenuous relationship seemingly mediated by Haley’s older sister, Beth (Moryfydd Clark), who’s been trying to get in contact with their father amidst an impending Category Five hurricane. Against Beth’s wishes and her own best interest, Haley is intent on checking their father is safe, disobeying the Florida State Police and making her way through evacuation routes to get to his condo. It’s a ramshackle sight; pill and alcohol bottles strewn about amongst a neglected mess, aftereffects of Dave’s divorce from Haley and Beth’s mother and another cause of tension between him and Haley. She finds his apartment empty save for his dog, Sugar, who she retrieves before leaving to check and see if he’s gone to their old family home.
Upon arriving at the house, she finds her father, unconscious, with a bloody gash in his right shoulder in a crawlspace below. In her attempt to pull him to safety, an unwelcome guest greets her as she rounds the staircase: a massive alligator. As the hurricane worsens and rising floodwaters threaten to submerge them both, Haley and Dave must find a way out of the crawlspace before they’re either drowned or eaten alive.
If you enjoy horror films that make you yell out loud and scream like an idiot in a cinema full of people, Crawl is absolutely the film for you. It’s like the amusement park ride equivalent of a movie; a fun, fleeting way to spend an evening or afternoon, which thrills you at every turn and only ever lets up in brief spurts until it’s finally over. Aja manages to craft jump scares that feel totally earned and totally terrifying, as the CGI alligators gnash and snap and you fear for your own safety in your reclining cinema seat. Though the gators are entirely animated, their presence feels quite tremendous, an easier feat for us, the audience, than for the actors pretending to be terrified of something that isn’t really there. But Scodelario and Pepper both sell this illusion completely, as the true-to-life monsters rip through their flesh like butter and elicit shrieks of agony that cut straight through the screen. Their relationship as father and daughter is made equally believable and, though occasionally ham-fisted, anchors the film with the necessary heart to keep you invested in these characters.
The alligators themselves feel quite unrestrained in the threat they pose to our two leads, treating Haley and Dave like their useless playthings in a hunting ground where they increasingly have the upper hand. The camera practically suffocates as Haley and Dave struggle to avoid suffocation themselves, keeping you feeling as cramped and as vulnerable as our lead characters, and wondering if a world still truly exists beyond the walls of Dave’s crawlspace. At one point, it’s as thought the pair are playing a game of ‘The Floor is Lava’ except it’s ‘The Floor is Gators;’ and there’s a particularly memorable shot of Haley caught up in a tangle of crawlspace wires with a gator hot on her tail, which was (please bear with me) reminiscent of Frodo caught up in webs as Shelob the giant spider crept up behind him in Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
In a summer boasting a double bill of two scary dolls that have been known to generate profits in the past, it’s a gang of bloodthirsty gators in a film that might otherwise be marketed to the SyFy channel that is much worthier of the twelve dollars you have to spend on movie tickets. It’s the most delightful way to enjoy a mere 87 minutes that a creature feature could offer you – an exciting, gruesome, near-nonstop action-filled experience with a budget of only $13.5 million (practically peanuts these days). Crawl doesn’t ask much of you other than to sit back, relax, and enjoy, which, if you’re one for obscene gore and ravenous reptiles, won’t be too hard to accomplish. It’s also genuinely fun to sit through this movie and be constantly reminded that alligators really exist, a perverse act of sadomasochism akin to The Man in Black from Westworld. The game is only fun if they can really kill you. The gators of Crawl certainly can’t, but there are plenty out there that could.
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Barcelona will lock horns with Bayern Munich on Friday night in what is expected to be a highly entertaining clash at Estádio Sport Lisboa e Benfica. The Catalans had managed to beat Napoli with a 3-1 scoreline last weekend which will keep them in high spirits heading into this upcoming showdown in Portugal.
Quique Setien could choose to stick with his preferred 4-3-3 formation and might be inclined to name an unchanged team versus Hans-Dieter Flick’s men. Both Arturo Vidal and Sergio Busquets should be available for this game after serving out their suspension against Napoli earlier this month.
4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup To Face Bayern Munich
Marc Andre ter Stegen should feature in goal for Barca after conceding one goal in his last outing. He will need to be at his best if the Spanish outfit are to secure a clean sheet versus the German champions later this week. Gerard Pique will resume his centre-back partnership with Clement Lenglet at the back as they try to keep Bayern’s Robert Lewandoski quiet throughout the 90 minutes.
Nelson Semedo should get the nod to start at right-back while Jordi Alba focuses on producing another energetic shift as the left-back. Both of them will need to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack as they cannot afford to let the opposition get in behind them out on the wide areas.
Setien might opt for the same midfield that started versus Napoli despite having both Vidal and Busquets back for this game. We can expect to see Frenkie de Jong play along with Ivan Rakitic and Sergi Roberto at the centre of the park as they look to dominate possession and create some decent chances to score in the decisive third of the field.
Riqui Puig will have to settle for a spot on the bench as he awaits his opportunity to shine as a second-half substitute if Setien decides to call upon his services.
Antoine Griezmann will hope to impress on the left flank while Lionel Messi carries most of the goal-scoring burden on the right. The Argentine maestro scored a sensational goal versus Napoli last weekend. Hence, he will be expected to do most of the damage in the final third.
Luis Suarez will lead the charge for the Catalan giants down the middle after his goal-scoring performance in his last outing. Ansu Fati will be available for selection on the bench and could come on to influence the game in the second half if needed.
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Things around here have been fairly quiet lately. We have been pretty close to home lately. It’s been the rainy season, and it has been raining a lot. Last year was much drier than this year, on the flip side of that we have not had any of the horrendous haze/smog we had last year. It’s not that it isn’t here, it just the rain knocks it out of the air before it can really settle in. So yay for rain? Our views have been quite nice due to this. In October we had my cousin and her husband come for a quick visit, which was fantastic!
We are going to get to go visit them for Christmas this year in Switzerland. I am so excited about this. Not only will it feel like Christmas, but we get to spend it with family this year. That is a huge improvement from last year. Also we will be COLD!!!!!!! I cannot wait to put on my coat and gloves!!!
Now that we are through the lull of activity the last few months have been there is lots of stuff coming up. It feels like this is the time of year that everything just speeds up. Here this starts with the Hindu Festival of Deepavali (also known as Diwali in other parts of the world). As I have mentioned before, Penang has a fairly large ethnic Indian population. They are mostly descendants of people that migrated here during the British Colonization period, with them they brought their own religious traditions and food. Part of this tradition is Deepavali.
Deepavali is also known as the Festival of Lights, it is a very happy holiday. It spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. It falls on the darkest autumn new moon of the Tamil Lunar month of Kartika, that is October 29th this year. On the main festival night everyone will light candles and lanterns on the inside and outside of their homes. Believers will put on new clothes and there will be a large family feast, where gifts will be exchanged. It is important to Hindus as Christmas is to Christians.
I was really fortunate to be able to attend a walking tour of Little India in Georgetown to see some of the preparations leading up to the main festival night. I will be honest, the Indian Festivals have been my favorite here in Penang, and little India is one of my favorite enclaves to walk through, if not the most intimidating. Little India is not a tourist destination per se, but a busy, working neighborhood. To me it is the most filled with vibrancy and life in all of Penang. It smells sooooooooooo good with all the different curries and spices, there is always music blasting from stores that makes one want to break out into a Bollywood dance, and it is extremely colorful. It can be at times a complete sensory overload. It can be quite overwhelming at first to a suburbanite from Austin, Texas, but I find it the most interesting . Have I mentioned the food yet? Oh my the food, the Indian food is by far my favorite here in Penang. I love it. LOVE IT. I have always loved Indian food, but Penang has brought that to a whole new level. Luckily our tour started with breakfast.
Breakfast was at a local Mamak Stall Restaurant. Which is where you will find some of the most delicious local food, especially Indian cuisine. They are usually open 24 hours a day and serve a variety of local dishes. The foods we had are all typical breakfast foods that locals eat on a regular basis. They are very different than a typical Western Breakfast. It is all fairly heavy food to sustain one for morning of hard work ahead. We had:
Samosas. Oh how I love Samosas, curried potatoes wrapped in dough and fried. I mean seriously you just cannot go wrong here. A lot of the Samosas in the US have peas, I have not found any in Malaysia that do, and I am good with that. I hate peas, so these are perfect little spicy nuggets of goodness.
Next we had kind of a savory doughnut. It’s made from lentil. It has some cardamom and other spices. It really reminded me of a cross between a doughnut and a hush puppy. They did not taste as I was expecting, but they were really good. They look like donuts so I expected them to be sweet, but they actually taste more like a hush puppy.
Next was a potato, carrot and okra dish that is served with this amazing pillowy soft bread to scoop it up with.
Next were the lady fingers, which we in the South all know as Okra. This was not really my thing, as I prefer my okra to be fried or in gumbo like any girl that grew up on Southern food. It was nice put a veggie in the mix though.
Now we have a delicious chicken curry. Oh my goodness they know how to do curries around here. They will never be the same for me I fear. Sorry for the blurry pic, it was the best one I was able to get. I had to include it though because it was so good.
This was a fried rice noodle dish. Very simple with some veggies.
This is a drink called a Mango Lassi. It is a delicious mixture of mango and yogurt. I could have it by itself for breakfast and be good. It is a seriously good.
I know I have mentioned before coffee is different here. This one is no different, it is called Kopi Tarik, which translates into pulled coffee. It is served in metal cups with a side of sweet warmed milk. Your pour one to the other until it is all mixed. This one is actually pretty good. It is not too sweet like other “coffee” here but it is still not necessarily strong enough for me to kick start the morning. It tastes pretty good though.
Now here is my favorite local breakfast fair, Roti Chani. This is something that you will only find in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. It is is absolutely something you should have if you come here. You can get it plain or stuffed with eggs (my personal favorite) it is usually served with a Dhal Curry (lentil) and chicken curry.
Roti is made to order, usually in the mornings. In the very front of the Mamak Stalls Restaurants there will be a guy with a griddle, rolling and stretching dough making the roti.
This is another pancake type of bread here. It’s called a Dosa, it also known as Tosai in Malay. The Dosa is a seriously thin crispy pancake made from rice flour and black gama bean. B loves these!!!
The Mamak has tons of sweet treats and snacks on sale to take with you as well.
One of the traditions of Deepavali is to purchase new clothing. This is generally in the form of new Saris for the women. We got to got to a Sari shop and see some of the beautiful fabrics that Saris are made from and get a lesson in how to tie one. The fabrics come in all price ranges and are made from cotton to heavy silk. The fabrics are beautiful, and colorful, many are embellished with beads and crystals. All are hand embroidered and beaded.
Next we headed to the Eyebrow Threading and Henna shop. I do not have pictures of the eyebrow threading, as I was the one that volunteered to get my eyebrows threaded. I have been getting my eyebrows threaded instead of waxing for years. There was a shop in Baltimore that I started at when I lived there and continued when I moved to Austin. They take a spool of thread and use it to remove your hair. It is incredibly precise, I also find it less painful than waxing. The lovely woman that did the eyebrow threading also does henna applications. The henna is applied, and then you wait for it to dry. Once it drys it will flake off and the design is left on your skin. It usually lasts about 2 weeks.
After the threading/henna shop we headed over to a spice shop and flower shop both important elements to the Deepavali celebration. The group then headed over to one of the Hindu Temples, unfortunately I had to leave to get pick up B from school. Before I left we happened upon a fortune telling parrot. I of course had my fortune read, because how many times can you have a parrot tell your fortune? Seriously.
The parrot is supposedly trained at a temple in India. The man is from India, and does not speak English, luckily our guide was able to translate for me. He told the parrot my name and age then the parrot picked a card for me.
Lakshmi is the Hindu Goddess of Wealth, fortune and prosperity (not such a bad thing). They also told me that getting her means I will recover from any illness very easily, and will not be affected by chronic illness and will have overall health (also pretty good stuff).
He also asked for my birthday and my husband’s birthday. He looked us up in his numerology book and told me numbers to avoid in a house number when purchasing a house, and what numbers are lucky. Now honestly I don’t put a whole lot of credence in fortune telling. I will tell you the numbers he told me that are lucky for houses, at least one of them was in our last house number. That was a fantastic house, that I still miss. This definitely won’t be a deciding factor when we go back to TX and buy a house next summer, but it will probably be in the back of my mind a bit. | <urn:uuid:8dbef072-682a-4d59-a6dd-b0b5c4f55b4b> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://therussellsinpenang.com/2016/11/04/deepavali/ | 2020-09-19T19:25:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.980182 | 2,040 |
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What is your professional background?
I graduated from Dhaka Medical College in Bangladesh. I also have a Master’s in Public Health from the University of South Carolina. I joined UMMC in 2008 and I have been practicing internal medicine and sleep medicine since that time. I am involved in teaching the residents and fellows as well as in research in sleep medicine.
You are a reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Tell us about your role in sleep medicine at UMMC.
Since joining UMMC, I have been working on the accessibility of treating sleep disorders. The visibility of the sleep disorder clinic was very low in the past and in fact, many providers were not aware of it. The waiting time for an appointment in the past was months, but I have worked effortlessly on this and now the wait time is down to a few days-weeks. In fact, some patients may get the sleep study on the same day they see the sleep physician.
I have also served as the Program Director of Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program and ensured the program maintained ACGME requirements. I also was able to secure funding to have an additional position for a second sleep fellow (we now have 2 positions per year available).
What advice would you give to someone pursuing medicine today?
My advice to someone considering medicine as a career is to follow your heart. One should not be a doctor because of salary; you can make similar or more money in other professions. It takes a very long time and great patience to become a doctor. It takes even more patience to treat the patients. However, the smile on their face is the pay off. One should only be a doctor if they have the patience to take care of sick people and feel rewarded when they look at you with their thankful eyes.
What do you like most about UMMC?
The great thing about working at UMMC is the autonomy. You can work at your own pace without much pressure. The people are friendly and easy to work with.
Tell us something about yourself that people may not know.
Probably no one at UMMC knows that photography and videography are my favorite hobby. I am very much involved in the Bangladseh and Indian cultural community and organize cultural programs several times a year. I have produced 3 telefilms in Bengali (with English subtitles) in the last couple of years. I wrote the scripts, filmed, edited and directed the entire production. Those films are on YouTube now for public viewing for everyone. Here is one for your viewing pleasure: https://youtu.be/u0Ed0jwg1Gs | <urn:uuid:610e132c-aede-4df7-bcbf-a2318d17cf0c> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://ummcmedicinenews.org/2019/09/23/925/ | 2020-09-19T18:06:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.978651 | 530 |
War of words have escalated between the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over who should take the glory for the newly refurbished Kotoka International Airport (KIA Terminal 3).
The Airports Council International (ACI)- the only worldwide professional association of airport operators, this year has given KIA an award as the best airport in West Africa and the 4th in Africa. In 2018, KIA was awarded best in West Africa and 6th in Africa.
However, President Akufo Addo has sparked a massive controversy when he claimed the results his government’s strong policies was responsible for the awards. “…as a result of strong policy initiatives by the government…ACI ranked the Kotoka International Airport as the best in West Africa and 6th in Africa in the lst quarter of 2018. The Airport has been ranked again 1st in West Africa and 4th in Africa, in the first quarter of 2019,” he said.
This opposition NDC thinks this statement was a coy attempt by the President to usurp the glory that the new airport has brought to Ghana after his party and officials have strongly criticised it.
The new airport was constructed under the John Dramani Mahama administration of the NDC and had been hailed as one of the most modern airports in the sub-region. However, the NPP accused the NDC of inflating the almost US$ 300 million cost of the contract to construct the new terminal used as the international wing of the airport.
Indeed, as at October 2018 when the newly constructed airport received its first awards from the ACI, the NPP government had refused to commission it due to what they explained as defects in the structure of the airport.
Early October 2018, the NDC Minority in Parliament questioned the Akufo Addo administration for its decision to indefinitely postpone the official commissioning of the new airport terminal.
The commissioning had been postponed after heavy rainfall in Accra that reportedly flooded the airport. The President promptly called off the commissioning to an indefinite date.
However, the Ghana Airport Company denied that the said flood was as serious as it was speculated
A few days ago, the Aviation Minister, Kofi Adda claimed when the NPP administration took over, it detected about 513 defects in the structure of the new terminal.
“Of course, the initiative is commendable. As to whether the implementation was right is also another thing,” the Minister said on Starr FM.
“As of the time we took over, we detected over 500 defects on the Terminal 3. In fact, at the last count, we had 513 defects, and these are things we are still working to fix.”
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At Abbey Grange CofE Academy, the Curriculum:
- Inculcates knowledge that is important for the cultural and educational development of each young person.
- is discrete,in that what is being learnt is of value whether the young person continues learning in that area or not.
- Prepares the young person for life beyond school.
- For KS4 students, is ambitious and designed to give all learners, particularly the most disadvantaged, the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life.
- For KS3 students, prepares the young person so that they are ready to begin GCSE courses at the end of KS3
- Contains as a minimum at least what is proposed in the National Curriculum, as this is considered a learning entitlement.
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A new fuel delivery campaign has been launched by the Marketing Executives Council (MEC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) through “Know Your Parts (KYP)” website. The new campaign is designed to educate technicians and consumers with the end-goal of reducing warranty returns.
Technical content from MEC members, which include some of the top suppliers in the industry, is posted on the site for consumption by professional technicians and DIY consumers. The site has become a valued resource for technical content and promotes the quality of AASA member brands. It is the only industry-wide portal that promotes the use of quality parts produced by leading aftermarket parts suppliers, according to AASA.
“The purpose of the KYP fuel delivery campaign is to educate technicians on the proper steps for replacing a fuel pump to ensure correct installation and reduce warranty returns,” said Ben Brucato, senior director membership and sponsorship for AASA. “The campaign addresses all of the issues our members identified as contributing to the warranty return problem, including failure to clean the fuel tank when installing a new pump. Education remains our No. 1 objective in this campaign.”
The campaign is supported by MEC members Bosch, Delphi Technologies and Spectra Premium. In addition to addressing the costs to shops from unneeded warranty returns, the campaign promotes the quality of participating members’ brands. A landing page (http://kypfuelpump.com) has been developed for the campaign, which prominently features these companies with links to fuel pump content on their websites, as well as training and troubleshooting videos. Longtime AASA partner MontAd Media is collaborating with AASA on the Know Your Parts initiative, website and this special project.
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Attraction Queen Bed
A fascinating world of creativity opens up when you can choose your finishes to suit your personality...
- Brand: AMI
- W: 61 1/2"
- H: 48 1/4"
- D: 83 3/8"
- Vendor Style Name: Attraction
- Size: Queen
- Color: Metallo
- Material: Metal
- Three height adjustments.
- Constructed of top-quality steel.
- 10 year limited residential warranty.
- Available in several different finishes, see store for details and pricing.
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Suisun City Truck Accident Lawyer
Since they are so large, crashes that involve big rigs are more likely to cause severe or fatal trauma. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that an average of over 250 Californians loses their lives in accidents involving semi-trucks every year. Those who survive trucking collisions are often left with injuries that require major medical procedures, and many are left with permanent health issues after the accident.Trucking Companies are Quick to Act
Big-rigs are most often owned by a holding company that operates a fleet of trucks. Because these companies oversee so many vehicles, they are very aware of the risk of serious accidents. Trucking companies almost always have a response team at-the-ready in the event of a crash. These teams are sent out to collision sites to gather evidence and take statements from witnesses to build a case that can defend the company from liability. This means that companies usually have a head-start on disclaiming responsibility for damages.
Because you are competing with a company that is ready to defend themselves, it is important to have the help of a Suisun City truck accident lawyer who has a deep understanding of how trucking collision cases work. Having a lawyer with extensive experience handling trucking accidents is critical when you are seeking compensation for lost income, medical expenses, and other losses related to your accident.Common Negligent Behavior of Commercial Truck Drivers
Trucking accidents are unique because there are federal and state regulations that truckers and truck companies need to follow. If these regulations are violated, companies can be considered negligent and held responsible for the accident.
I don’t want to say that truck drivers are irresponsible. The large majority of truckers are professionals who take their commitment to safety seriously, and most truck drivers will never cause a collision. However, when drivers do fail to meet safety standards, the results are often catastrophic. Companies sometimes pressure truckers to meet tight shipping schedules, incentivizing drivers to spend more hours driving than they should. This can mean that drivers are fatigued while operating their vehicle, which can seriously impair driving ability. Other common ways that truckers and trucking companies cause accidents include:
- Failure to adequately screen driving records
- Failing to check blind spots
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Insufficient training
- Lack of supervision
I have represented many individuals who’ve suffered injuries during trucking accidents. In my experience, these injuries tend to be severe. Some of the injuries that my clients have sustained include:
- Amputation injuries
- Bone fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal trauma
- Severe burns
Many of the above injuries drastically change the way that people live their day-to-day lives. Some require expensive surgeries and others leave people unable to work. Dealing with these damages while enduring a painful recovery process is often overwhelming and can lead to mental health issues like depression and anxiety. For this reason, it is important that responsible parties are held liable for their negligent actions.Recovering Damages from Your Truck Accident
Recovering the money that you need to pay for your damages after a trucking accident can be complicated. Insurers and companies may be unwilling to pay the full amount that you deserve for your losses. When this happens, it is critically important that you have a lawyer who can represent your interests and argue on your behalf. A good lawyer should be willing to do everything they can to support your case, including going to court.
Many people aren’t sure if they will able to afford a good lawyer. However, I take my cases on a contingency basis, which allows me to help people regardless of their financial situation.
Take a look at the below video to learn more about affording an excellent Suisun City Truck Accident Lawyer:Suisun City Truck Accident Attorney
I’m Ed Smith, a Suisun City truck accident lawyer. If you’ve suffered injuries in a trucking accident or know somebody who has, please call me at either (800) 404-5400 or (707) 564-1900 to receive my free, friendly legal advice.
We are members of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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Our Custom-Built Trash Receptacle @ 40 Th St.
By Between the Bread on Oct 22, 2015
We’ve been getting a lot of compliments on one of our proudest statement pieces in the 40th St. location – our custom-built waste receptacle.
Our pride is two-fold.
First, we are proud to be switching to a 3-compartment system to include compost into our waste disposal. Your entire lunch at Between The Bread can be composted and recycled. Simply drop your compostable container (food remains and all) and silverware into the compost section of our waste bin and drop the container lid into the recycling section. Voilá!
Second, this piece was designed and built with our own bare hands on a Sunday afternoon. We have put tremendous care into every aspect of our new 40th St. location and this piece is no exception. We even wanted our trash bins to be beautiful!
Steps to a custom-built trash receptacle
#1: Happen upon an awesome antique piece
#2 Buy recycling, trash and compost bins that will fit in said awesome piece (Home Depot is your friend)
#3 Drive to a workshop on the farm but make sure goats stay out of work station
#4 Begin measurements and wood sawing, accepting the fact that goats don’t follow orders
#5 Place custom wood top on the piece and finalize the details
#6 Ensure 3 compartments work for the size of products going in
Compost – Recycling – Trash
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COREMAS POLARIS represents a significant cornerstone of an operative three-companies group, planned and conceived to provide the customer with a quick and prompt answer. MONTI INDUSTRIES is the holding company of this group and it coordinates and homogenizes the several business functions across the connected companies. SOGESE leases and sales new and second hand containers, housing containers, provides self storage services and the domestic rental service of refrigerated containers. MONTI INDUSTRIES controlled company, COREMAS POLARIS, is an operative manufacturing company specialized in the design of container shelters, bespoke prefab boxes (for industrial use) and housing containers (in case of emergency and catastrophes). Furthermore it produces self-supporting glulam constructions for residential and recreational use based on specific projects. All the activities carried out on behalf of shipping lines and forwarding agents fall within COREMAS POLARIS ITALIA services. These include dry and refrigerated containers depot and repair, wood packaging fumigation process (H2 or above), pallets fumigation, full loaded and in transit reefer containers monitoring and cold treatment. | <urn:uuid:35bc7351-d1d3-459d-a69f-fc1a99de2bea> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.coremaspolaris.it/en/who-we-are/the-group/ | 2020-09-19T19:42:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.917772 | 233 |
Bayer MaterialScience LLC's sustainable building materials contribute to LEEDCI gold level certification at North American headquarters in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pa., September 6, 2012 — When it comes to creating a work environment that is collaborative, cutting edge and incorporates sustainable materials and technologies, Bayer MaterialScience LLC has set the gold standard. The company's Pittsburgh headquarters earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Commercial Interior (LEED-CI) gold-level certification for a renovated office building on its campus.
"Bayer MaterialScience LLC offers a portfolio of products that make more energy-efficient, more comfortable and more innovative buildings possible," said Jerry MacCleary, president, Bayer MaterialScience LLC. "This LEED certification again demonstrates Bayer's commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency."
The renovation at Bayer MaterialScience LLC's Pittsburgh headquarters included installation of more energy-efficient systems for heating, cooling and plumbing, as well as selection of sustainable construction materials, many of which feature Bayer products, including:
- Makrolon® MAK clear polycarbonate sheet, which is used for the work stations, allowing natural light to filter throughout the workplace.
- Makrolon® polycarbonate resin, used in LED (light-emitting diode) light fixture lenses.
- Technogel® polyurethane material which is incorporated into the employee and guest seating, providing greater ergonomic comfort.
- Gthurm® windows, a line of energy-efficient windows, produced by Graham Architectural Products. Installed in the building's lobby, they employ a polyurethane composite using resin supplied by Bayer.
The renovations made to achieve this LEED-CI gold level certification are part of a $17 million "Workspace of the Future" project encompassing several other buildings on the Pittsburgh campus. Insulation upgrades, installation of energy-efficient windows and LED lighting in three additional buildings are complete.
LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Association. It provides official verification that building designs meet high energy-efficiency and environmental standards.
In addition to this LEED certification, Bayer's commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency extends to its EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network in North America, which assembles leading producers of high-performance building products and experienced service providers to collaboratively pursue challenges associated with environmentally responsible new and retrofit structures. Together, ECB members strive for a net-zero energy building environment by providing innovative products and services to architects, contractors, engineers and building owners.
About Bayer MaterialScience LLC:
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with approximately 14,800 employees at 30 production sites around the world and 2011 sales of 10.8 billion euros. Bayer MaterialScience's 2011 sales in North America were $2.9 billion. The company manufactures high-tech polymer materials and develops innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries. Sustainability is central to Bayer MaterialScience LLC's business and is based around the key areas of innovation, product stewardship, excellence in corporate management, social responsibility and respect for the environment.
Lauren Dorsch, Phone: 412-777-5200
For more information about Bayer MaterialScience LLC's materials technology solutions, call 1-800-662-2927 or visit www.bmsnafta.com.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group or subgroup management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Bayer's public reports which are available on the Bayer website at www.bayer.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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Every day, the workers in your forklifts and other material handling equipment are under pressure to move more product in, through and out of the warehouse to meet customer demands. It will take a new level of efficiency. It will take a new level of accuracy. It will take the VH10. The VH10 is built to provide the real-time information this workforce needs to get the job done fast and right – in your warehouse aisles, out in the yard or in a freezer. You get productivity, ingeniously engineered — with all the features you need for truly flawless fulfillment in your most demanding environments.
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Designed by: CosmoWenman
Captured in the Louvre by Cosmo Wenman, November 2012.
I captured this piece in the Louvre, but I processed, printed, and am publishing it in connection with this NPR story: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/10/11/231450884/3-d-printing-a-masterwork-for-your-living-room Unfortunately, the story did not mention my current Skulpturhalle project, or my forthcoming publication of Venus de Milo or Winged Victory. For more on that, see http://cosmowenman.com
I took 202 photos of this piece in November 2012. The lighting was poor, and I could not get around all sides of it -- I got so-so results processing them with 123D Catch, but recently ran them through ReCap Photo and got much, much better results. I cleaned the webbing between the legs with Meshmixer and Blender and added a base, but I've included the unedited, textured capture as well, which includes portions of the Louvre gallery.
The versions with a base are scaled to roughly match the human scale of the "Female Torso, Esquiline Type" which I've also published. I had both the male and female torsos printed at the same scale, with the male figure at roughly 10 inches tall on an Objet printer. They turned out very nicely and make a nice pair standing side-by-side.
I haven't tried yet, but I suspect both figures will print cleanly in PLA without any supports.
From the Louvre's description:
"This torso is one of a prolific series of ancient replicas which are generally agreed to echo the Diadumenus ("he who attaches" a band around his forehead), a bronze produced c.440-430 BCE by Polyclitus.
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10 Top Historical Places To Visit In The U.S.
Read about side trips from U.S. national parks.
Who says kids can’t spend some time learning new things over the summer? Weekend visits to these historical places can make history more real, colorful and relatable than the textbooks they’ve been reading all year. They probably won’t even mind that they’re learning—though we’ve include ideas for ideas for some solid R&R, too.
Learn: Visit Fort McHenry and arrive in time for the impressive flag raising. Then get a ranger to answer your questions about everything from the battle of 1812 to Baltimore’s two-sided role in the civil war. A short movie in the visitor’s center narrates the battle that inspired our National Anthem. At the B&O Railroad Museum you’ll learn about the surprising role trains played in the civil war. Babe Ruth’s birthplace celebrates him and the history or baseball.
Fun: The National Aquarium is enormous. The American Visionary Art Museum has a fart machine kids love (it has great art, too). Baseball fans can pair the Babe Ruth Museum with a game at Camden Yards.(Read more about Baltimore)
2. Boston, Mass.
Learn: Walk the 2.5-mile-long Freedom Trail in the footsteps of Paul Revere and his compatriots. Then visit Minute Man National Historic Park, just outside the city, to learn about the battles of Lexington and Concord with ranger tours, historical reenactments and more.
Fun: Pause along the freedom trail to catch the buskers performing around Quincy Market. Spend a rainy day at the amazing Boston Children’s Museum. End your Trail walk in the city’s North End with fantastic pasta, gelato and cannoli.
Learn: A walking or carriage tour will lead you through the city’s colonial past and its rolls in the Revolution and Civil War. Take a ferry to Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began. Or head out of town to a Plantation for a peek at antebellum life.
4. Gettysburg, Pa.
Stay: The Gettysburg Hotel
Learn: Learn about the fierce battle that turned the tide of the Civil War by touring the Gettysburg Battlefield with a knowledgeable park ranger (summer and weekends in spring and fall). Visit the National Military Park Museum and The Soldiers National Cemetery, where President Lincoln delivered his famous address.
Fun: Take a side trip to nearby Hershey for the amusement park, chocolate making and lots of chocolate sampling.
5. New York City
Stay: Try for an apartment rental via AirBnB or Homeaway.
Learn: The city began in Lower Manhattan where you can visit historic St. Paul’s (right) and Trinity churches and their cemetaries, an African burial ground, and Federal Hall, where George Washington spent his presidency. Or explore America’s Immigrant past: Take a ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island, visit the Irish Hunger Memorial and then the Tenement Museum, where excellent tours bring immigrants’ stories to life.
Fun: Sample dim sum in Chinatown and cannoli in Little Italy. Kids can get ya-yas out at the unique Imagination, Teardrop Park or Hester Street playgrounds. The Children’s Museum of the Arts in Tribeca is a cool rainy day refuge. (read more and more about New York.)
6. Nevada County, California
Stay: The Northern Queen Inn
Learn: With quaint, storied Nevada City as your base, branch out to learn about the pioneers and gold miners who led the way west. Empire Mine State Historic Park, Donner Memorial State Park and the Emigrant Trail Museum and Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park (slightly further afield) offer opportunities to get outdoors while also learning about California’s past.
Fun: This is a low-key weekend. Think about hiking, biking, swimming in rivers or lakes, sampling local beer and wine, and maybe visiting a farm.
7. Philadelphia, Pa.
Learn: In the city where the idea of American was born, visit Independence Hall where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were penned. Celebrate Ben Franklin, America’s first celebrity, Betsy Ross, and the Liberty Bell. Dine at the Old City Tavern, where patriots talked treason over tankards of ale.
Fun: The giant Franklin institute is so cool kids barely realize they’re learning. Get outdoors in sprawling Fairmont Park, or enjoy a taste of Philadelphia at Reading Terminal Market. (Read more on Philadelphia here and here.)
8. San Antonio
Learn: The Alamo is the historical main attraction. Get the most out of your visit by taking a docent tour, and stop by the nearby IMax theater for “Alamo: The Price of Freedom.” Visit at least one of four Spanish Missions south of the Alamo to get a taste of Texas life in the 1700s.
9. St. Augustine
Learn: The Spanish were hacking their way through Florida’s wilderness before Plymouth or Jamestown were settled. In the historic district two Forts (top), a hospital, and a collection of houses tell the story of Spanish colonialism. Nearby you can visit Fort Mose, the first legal settlement of free blacks in America.
Fun: Head to the beach! Try any of several local mini-golf centers. Take a variety of boat rides—schooner, fishing, or even pirate.
10. Williamsburg, Va.
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Bloodstock Open Air 2019 is nearly upon us and to say we’re excited is an understatement. We adore the festival and this year’s line-up is simply phenomenal. From the Ronnie James Dio Main Stage to the Sophie Lancaster Stage to the New Blood and Jägermeister Stages, there is something for everyone! Not got your tickets yet!? What are you waiting for!? Head over to the Bloodstock Festival website here and join thousands of like-minded head-bangers for a weekend of quality rock and metal.
When you think of the hardest working metal bands in the underground metal scene of the UK today, one name always comes to mind and that is Witch Tripper.
The Nottingham Power Trio formed in 2014 and haven’t stopped since. Balls-out, no bullshit, Stoner rock and roll filled with sweat and beer! They have chalked up hundreds of gigs and thousands of miles with highlights including:
Opening Bloodstock on the Hobgoblin Stage, after winning MTTM Nottingham in 2016.
Playing HRH Doom Vs Stoner and Amplified Festival in 2017.
Playing HRH Road Trip Ibiza. Amplified Festival and dozens of other festivals and venues in 2018.
That year also saw them release their second album; I, Of The Storm. One of the best releases of the year and you can read our review here.
A band guaranteed to make you bang your head!
They will be playing the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday 11th August 2019.
1. Hello Witch Tripper! Congratulations on getting on the bill of Bloodstock 2019. How are you feeling about coming back?
Hi guys! It’s awesome! We’re very excited!
2. You first played there in 2016 on the New Blood, right? You’re are an example of how bands that play that stage can move up the bill over the years. Does that make you feel proud?
We actually first played in 2015 on the Jägermeister stage, then came back for the New Blood in 2016 after winning the Nottingham M2TM, but yeah we’re insanely proud, we’ve been chasing this since we last played but in all fairness, now is the right time. It does go to show it does happen if you work for it!
3. You’re on the Sophie Lancaster Stage on Sunday. What can Bloodstockers expect from your set?
A full bore, riff packed, sweaty, awesome show!
4. Are you there all weekend? If so who are you most looking forward to checking out yourself?
Yeah we are all there for the full weekend, We’ll checking out our friends and peers, Ten Ton Slug, Footprints, Resin, Widows and Boss Keloid as well as our close friends Pemphigoid on the Jager Stage and the new talent in the New Blood, Bigger bands Grand Magus is one for us.
5. Your work ethic is simply amazing. Everywhere we look, you’re there and your name is one of the most talked about in the UK scene. What drives you?
We’ve got nothing better to do! Haha, in all seriousness, we live and breathe our music, we want to do this and we’re not stopping any time soon!
6. What does the rest of 2019 look like for Witch Tripper?
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The Hi-Point .380 ACP Carbine is the first carbine offered from the company in .380 ACP and Guns & Ammo's Patrick Sweeney and Eric Poole put it through the paces on the range.
The .380 ACP is most familiar as a pistol but the new Hi-Point carbine adds versatility to the round. It's a low-cost rifle and offers a 10-round, single-stack magazine.
It's lightweight thanks to its skeletonized stock that is surprisingly adaptable to most shooters. It includes iron sights but has plenty of rail space for attaching just about any type of sight, light or other accessory that you'd like.
With an easy entry price and ammo that won't break the bank, you've got a fun and reliable carbine option worth checking out. | <urn:uuid:4c378df2-c672-4939-8b6c-c4e232d8a520> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/at-the-range-hi-point-380-acp-carbine/248442 | 2020-09-19T18:58:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.953148 | 166 |
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Bonfire night is a family occasion that brings joy to people across the UK - but for children with autism, fireworks can be anything but fun.
Many parents of children on the autism spectrum choose not to celebrate bonfire night because their children find it too distressing. The unexpected nature of displays can cause anxiety and stress, and for those with sensory issues, fireworks can be thunderous and blinding.
There are ways to make bonfire night a positive experience. See below for tips to help you enjoy bonfire night with your child and remember to plan ahead.
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From home to prison: how to prevent the criminalisation of children in care
Posted on 31st August 2018
Fewer than 1% of all children in England are in care. Yet they make up nearly 40% of children in secure training centres and young offender institutions.
Children aged 16 and 17 living in children’s homes are 15 times more likely to be criminalised than other children of the same age.
It is a chilling statistic that says that the state is much more likely to take the liberty away from children that it has raised itself.
There are a number of likely reasons for more volatile and destructive behaviour amongst children in care and these have been examined in detail elsewhere. Many of these children have had their trust of those in authority seriously undermined, they have had a lack of stable relationships to help negotiate challenges and a lack of holistic support in dealing with past trauma.
However, recent findings have also found that even where a child in a children’s homes engages in the same activity as someone raised by their parent(s), they are still much more likely to be criminalised as a result.
An assault with a pillow where no injuries were sustained. A child throwing coffee granules. Within an ordinary family home, these are clearly incidents that would be dealt with by parental discipline. However, these are real life examples where the police have been called and, instead of remaining a family issue, it became a criminal justice issue simply because the child in question was in care.
The sentencing council have summarised the problem as follows:
“In some instances a looked after child… may be before the court for a low level offence that the police would not have been involved in, if it had occurred in an ordinary family setting”
To even come close to adequately addressing the whole scandal of criminalisation of children in care, a complex interplay of issues would need to be tackled, at a policy level and at a practice level.
Until that happens, criminal solicitors have an important role to play in reducing the number of children being criminalised in these circumstances. Where a child is in care, it is vitally important that solicitors make representations to the police and the CPS as to why it would neither be in the public interest, nor would it promote the child’s welfare to prosecute.
What can be done at the point of arrest?
There are a number of useful sources of guidance and law that a solicitor can rely on. The starting point should be the primacy of children’s welfare. Section 17-25 of The Children Act 1989 sets out that the duty on local authorities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need.
There is also specific guidance from the CPS on offending within children’s homes. Most CPS lawyers will not be aware of this until it is raised by a defence solicitor. This guidance states that ‘the police are more likely to be called to a children’s home than a domestic setting to deal with an incident of offending behaviour by an adolescent. Specialists should bear this in mind when dealing with incidents that take place in a children’s home. A criminal justice disposal… should not be regarded as an automatic response to offending behaviour by a looked after child, irrespective of their criminal history.’
In other words, even where a young person has technically committed an offence, prosecution for that offence should not necessarily follow.
Furthermore, the guidance also points out that all children’s homes must have a behaviour management policy. The police should have obtained a copy of this policy and a statement as to how the policy has been applied. The homes should have procedures and guidance on police involvement in the home and it should be clear when the police should be called in. A solicitor can ask for this at the point of disclosure to ensure that the police involvement is in line with this guidance.
What can be done at the point of charge?
The decision to prosecute a looked after child should be approached differently to any other child. The CPS are not always aware of this and it is important for a criminal defence solicitor to remind them of the questions that a decision maker should be asking themselves and the children home:
- What is the disciplinary policy of the children home?
- Why have the police become involved and is it as agreed in the policy?
- Has any informal / disciplinary action already been taken?
- Has there been an apology or reparation?
- What are the victim’s views?
- What are the key worker’s or social worker’s views?
- What explanation or information about the offence was given by the looked after child?
- What is the care plan for the looked after child?
- What is said of the recent behaviour of the looked after child?
- Are there any aggravating or mitigating features?
If the prosecutor fails to consider all these factors, proceedings for judicial review could be issued.
If you know someone who is in a children’s home and has become involved with the police, it is vitally important that they are represented by a solicitor as soon as possible to ensure that their specific situation is accounted for and they are not given a conviction which could have otherwise been avoided.
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Most frequented sushi place while being in college. The food is deffinatly affordable. The portions are reasanble and the quality is good. Service can be a little challenging but it is still worth going!
Great place to eat. Brazilian style buffet where you serve yourself and your plate is actually weighed to calculate your price. Be sure to try the flan!!
One of the best authentic mexican foods I've had in Boston. Its a small family place but the service and food are superb. The favorite of all is the freshly made guacamole.
If you are an architecture student looking for baldes cutters and any other model making tool. This is a great alternative to the more pricey book stores and art supply stores arround
Altough this place used to be the perfect dive bar it has turned into a new and "improved" starbucks style place. The coffe is still good and the service is still great. But it lacks the old character that made it special
Great place to find anything you need for your art schoold projects. It is reasonably priced and has more stock than any other store arround! The staff is helpfull and will help you find anything you need
One of the best locations for a hotel in Boston.
Wake up to the most spectacular view of downton fallowed by a walk on the pier that connects to East Boston. T transportation is next door and minutes away from the airport
Best place for pizza in East Boston. Dont order in they will take for ever to make the pizza it is best to pick it up or have it deliverd. The staff is friendly and the price is right!
This place is a hidden gem do not be scared by the sparce products on the shelf. They actually sell and have a good selection of Procciuto and other cold cuts
Piers park sailing is in a great location. Downtown Boston is located right across the bay. Here you will get the best views of the city to enjoy while you learn to sail! | <urn:uuid:15275390-b541-4419-9a95-8bc4e6df77ad> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.insiderpages.com/member/5357773559?page=9 | 2020-09-19T19:37:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.963307 | 420 |
In 2005, I was a senior at DeSales University. It was my final cross-country season, and my final year of collegiate racing. I had once again made it to the NCAA DIII Cross-Country Championships and had high hopes of placing top 10. I was racing well, I was strong, and I was hungry. Race day came, and all of that changed when I toed the starting line. Enter: self-doubt and the feeling of being inadequate.
There were 300 or so women running strides to help calm their nerves and prep their bodies. Everyone was wearing butt huggers, crop tops, and gloves (like those little gloves were ever going to keep us warm in late November).
I watched as they ran back and forth and couldn’t get over their size. I felt like a mammoth compared to them. My legs and butt probably doubled most of theirs. My chest was barreled out, and I had hips.
How the hell was I going to be top 10 when I had to carry an extra 20 pounds? These little waifs were going to fly by while I hoofed along at a glacial pace.
I suppose this would be a good time to note that I’m not a ‘tiny’ hater. I realize that some women have a naturally small frame/size. But it was easy to pick out which girls were sick and which were naturally small people. Eating disorders are rampant in college athletics no matter how well someone tries to cover it up. Anyhow, back to my story.
The gun went off and the tinies took the lead. I put my head down and settled into a pace that was comfortable for me. It was a bummer to see them take off so fast, and it messed with my head even more.
About a mile in, I looked up to see a few of the leaders coming back. I was surprised. These light things should be further ahead, at least I thought. I felt fine. In fact, I felt good. Seeing thinner girls coming back to me boosted my adrenaline… and made the self-doubt start to disappear.
Before I knew it, I was passing them. They were spent! Those sinewy muscles were petering out, and my large-and-in-charge thighs were just getting started.
With this bit of mental relief and new thought process, I muscled my way to seventh place. I realized that the weight and the strength I was embarrassed of was actually what I needed to help propel me. The extra pounds were a benefit, not a hindrance. This was one of the moments in my life where I learned to embrace what I was given and use it for all it was worth.
Shortly thereafter, I named my thighs “Pratt & Whitney.” Pratt & Whitney is a company that builds the turbojet engines found on many military and commercial aircraft. “More miles per hour with P&W power” is a Pratt & Whitney slogan.
Though weight and size issues still pop in mind from time to time, this one situation made a huge impression on how I looked at things then and even now.
I can’t quite remember the first time I thought about dropping a few pounds to run faster. It was long after I knew the exact number of calories in a tablespoon of peanut butter, but a good decade or two before I read Matt Fitzgerald’s book, Racing Weight: How to Get Lean For Peak Performance. “Body weight is anathema to the distance runner because the runner must move his or her body against gravity… with every stride. A study by researchers at the University of Georgia… found that a body-weight increase of 5 percent reduced performance by 5 percent in a 12-minute test run.” (p.16) What is the calculation? Every five pounds lost equals 10 seconds per mile faster? Something like that, right? And yes, yes, YES, obviously whether you’re losing muscle or fat is important, and how fast you lose the weight, and what you’re eating and blah, blah, blah. But like every American female, runner and non-runner, I’ve thought that things would be better if I were a pound or five lighter. Truth be told, up until this April, it’d be impossible to tease apart my desire to lose weight to run faster and my desire to lose weight to look a certain way in running clothes. Anybody not have one or two friends who are currently trying to lose weight to run faster or look faster? My weight epiphany didn’t happen during a race like Gina’s. It happened after a race. I ran the Marathon des Sables this year, and the seven-day stage race eradicated my desire to look like a good runner. MdS requires you to carry all of your food for a week, a minimum of 2,000 calories each day. The less food you carry, the lighter your pack, so I carried little more than that race-required minimum. And even at five feet tall and 100-ish pounds, 2,000 calories a day means you’ll lose weight when you’re running 18 to 50 miles a day.
I’m not sure how much I weighed at the end of MdS, but I remember standing in front of the hotel-room mirror in Morocco thinking, This is not pretty. It was like a switch had been flipped. After 20 years of wanting to have a flat stomach and a thin waist, and evaluating every race photo based on magazine cover-model criteria, I didn’t care anymore. I didn’t want to look lean, or sinewy, or slender. I wanted curves and padding. So I fed myself well until I had some again.
The shift in mindset has been both liberating and frustrating because, as Matt Fitzgerald does say, “body weight is anathema to the distance runner.” And I am currently trying to drop four of the many pounds I gained after MdS to set myself up for success at the Houston Marathon this January and, more importantly, the Bandera 100k the week before. (No, it is not a good idea to PR at a marathon the week after you try to PR at a 100k.) Because regardless of whether or not I’m fixated on how I look in running clothes anymore, I know I’ll have an easier time meeting my running goals if I’m not lugging an extra four pounds around with me for 88 miles. I’ve raced at a lot of different weights through my twenties, thirties, and into my forties–and through two pregnancies–and I do race faster when I weigh 97 to 100 pounds. (I’m five feet tall, and that’s a healthy BMI for a short person.) Still, it’s hard to be disciplined now that the weight loss is tied only to race performance and not attractiveness. Vanity is such a nice motivator. Pam, what say you?
Growing up, my mom lived in old gardening clothes, tennis gear, and sweat suits, and I don’t even think she owned make-up, so a sense of vanity was never deeply instilled in me. As such, I made it to age 34 before I desperately wanted to lose weight or look a different way. That was the year I started competing in more of the “high profile” ultras rather than just at my local races. And as the competition got stiffer, I also noticed it got a lot leaner. I was especially hit hard by this realization at my first Western States in 2010 where I finished 10th. As I stood up front with the other nine ladies at the awards ceremony, I felt like a huge beast. I made the top 10 by the skin of my teeth and felt like if I wanted to place higher, I needed to be thinner. Every Runner’s World article that mentioned 2.5 seconds per pound per mile and other such reasons why getting thinner would make you faster only intensified my obsession with the scale.
By 2012 I got to my lowest ultrarunning weight ever and I had a big PR at the IAU 100k World Championships. But my weight was totally irrelevant when it came to Western States that year. Hypothermia, asthma, and water retention resulted in a 29-hour finish which put me solidly in the bottom 10, not the top 10–those issues didn’t care that I was at my ‘perfect’ race weight. As many people know, that experience really motivated me for 2013 and I not only put in a lot of running miles leading up to Western States, but also a lot of time in the weight room. Ironically, I was actually one pound heavier the year I won than my rookie year when I felt like a fatty. Certainly, that experience helped me realize that performance was linked to a lot more than just a number on the scale and that overall fitness and body composition were much better measures to focus on.
Still, it is very hard for me not to play the comparison game and feel disproportionately large, particularly as more and more of the competition becomes young, nulliparous women. (They have waists and no hip spread–how can I compete?) And I can’t deny that part of getting in shape and feeling fit for me means dropping a little of that extra padding. I am just getting back into the swing of training after a 10-week hiatus, and so like Liza, I am currently trying to lose four pounds. Or maybe five. ;)
There are times for the kind of weight loss that we can benefit from health- and running-performance-wise, but weight loss also has downfalls. Finding your ‘perfect’ race weight comes with trial and error, and in fact, may not exist. Being heavier for one race might be more helpful as compared to being lighter at another, like your examples, Pam. But at the end of the day, I try to keep in mind that my body is shaped a certain way for a reason. I try to embrace what I have, use my strengths, and build on my weaknesses. I think many of us are cognizant of our weight and how it affects performance (and also how we look), but it is important not to get too obsessive about it. I find myself thinking about it more than I’d like, but I also try to use self-talk to help me snap back to reality. Managing your thoughts (though super hard at times) and loving your body is the best advice I can give to help anyone struggling with weight issues.
My journals and training have always been filled with weight-loss goals. It’s embarrassing and tiresome. I hope the switch flipped for me after Marathon des Sables stays flipped. I don’t want to be 50 years old and working out one-pound-a-week weight-loss equations. It makes me sad to even think that might happen. But as useless as vanity is, and as straightforward as staying at a good racing weight should be, the I-Never-Think-About-How-Much-I-Weigh Club is a pretty exclusive (read: nearly nonexistent) one in the Western world. And I kind of expect to get kicked out.
Like many runners, I have a complicated relationship with weight. The rational side of me acknowledges that I have always been at a “normal” weight. But even a couple extra pounds of fat can keep me from being the best and fastest me possible when it comes to running. Getting to ideal body weight is certainly an integral part of getting into race shape, but the weight consciousness often comes with angst and torment over a number on a scale which outside of running would be a perfectly healthy number.
Call for Comments (from Meghan)
- Do you struggle in your relationship with your body weight? How long has the struggle lasted? Did it come about suddenly or has it gradually evolved?
- Have you found that a good racing weight varies among the different kinds of races you do? In other words, are there some races in which you’ve found that a little more or less “meat” helps or hinders? And have you noticed your ideal racing weight to be the same as or different from your healthy body weight in general?
- Have you had experiences like those that Gina, Liza, and Pam shared where you learned that body weight may actually have less to do with running performance than we imagine it might?
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NAA Students and Parents Survey
The National Aaparment Association (NAA) and J Turner Research surveyed students and parents from 159 campuses to gather data regarding:
What amenities students and parents preferred and look for in housing communities.
How developers and managers can target the two distinct audiences.
The impact pf consumer needs and preferences on student housing marketing, community and unit design, rental payments, etc.
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that there are about 100 calories per scoop, for anyone who might be interested. That is quite a few calories if you are giving the recommended 1.5 scoops twice a day, which I'm not, but still.....
I believe I'm going to have to give Sam a bit less food, and more green beans to make up for the Nupro.
great info!! thanks!
I never do the loading dose. I start out with a half scoop twice a day and see how it goes.
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NEW DELHI: Out of favour Yuvraj Singh, hero of the 2011 cricket World Cup, said on Friday he was not thinking too much about the 2015 World Cup and was doing everything possible to regain his place in the Indian team.
Yuvraj said he was happy with the way the young Indian team had fared, winning the Champions Trophy and the ODI series in Zimbabwe, but felt it is the mix of young and experience that makes a team great.
“I am very happy with the way the youngsters have been performing. But it is the balance of seniors and youngsters that makes a team strong. For me, the most important thing is to play for the country and I will do every thing possible to play for the country again,” said Yuvraj during a media interaction here.
The southpaw said he wants to play in the 2015 World Cup but at the time being he was not looking at it since it is too far. His immediate goal remains to get back in the team.
“The 2015 World Cup is very far. We still have an year and half for the World Cup, it remains a part of my goal and I want to take it happen. But my immediate goal is to play for India as soon as possible. For that I have to play as much cricket as I can before the Challengers,” he said
Yuvraj last played a Test for India in December 2012 and an ODI in January.
Asked if he hopes to be back before the ODI series against Australia, Yuvraj said: “My focus is on performing better. If I am performing well and looking sharp on the field, I will. I have no doubts on by abilities.”
Yuvraj, along with Zaheer Khan, had spent six weeks training in France to get back in shape. Yuvraj feels that training away from India and away from the constant media scrutiny helped him.
Yuvraj and Zaheer underwent intense fitness training at Brive La Gaillarde, a market town south of the centre of France. They trained under coach Tim Exeter, a high performance physical trainer well known in Europe’s rugby and soccer fields.
“After recovering from cancer, I trained at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for a while. But I wanted to train away from India because there are a lot of distractions here. Just staying away from you (media) was of great help,” said Yuvraj.
Asked about his recent picture with Arjun Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh the young cricketer reminds him of his younger days.
“Some time back (Sachin) Tendulkar told me that he (Arjun) bats like me. When I watched him, he reminded me of my younger days in Chandigarh. Arjun is passionate about the game and that comes from his father (Sachin),” said Yuvraj. | <urn:uuid:6499d0e5-f498-4791-8c04-29a398afd82d> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.kannadigaworld.com/kannada/sports/31739.html | 2020-09-19T19:08:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.983628 | 623 |
Canoe Ridge Merlot
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The price slide that had started Thursday tended to get steeper in Friday’s trading for the weekend. There were a few single-digit declines mixed into the across-the-board softness, but plenty of points fell 20 cents or more amid the majority of dips ranging from a dime to nearly 30 cents.
Temperatures were either warming or predicted to do so in the South, Midcontinent, Northeast and parts of the West. However, those demand-increasing factors were outweighed by a cold front moving into the Midwest, futures weakness Thursday and Friday, the next-day impact of Thursday’s bearish storage report and lack of a hurricane threat as of Friday.
Hurricane Frances strengthened into a Category Three storm Friday with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Frances was still too far out in the Atlantic to have any implications for gas prices. As of 5 p.m. AST it was about 800 miles east of the Leeward Islands and moving toward the northwest at nearly 12 mph, the NHC said.
“The weather’s going to be hotter in the Northeast this weekend, so we saw a little increase in power generation load,” said a regional marketer. However, that wasn’t enough to keep prices from softening, he added, ascribing the cash fall primarily to continuing screen weakness.
A couple of pipes in the South declared OFOs or similar notices. Sonat expected a Type 6 OFO against long imbalances, declared for Saturday, to continue through at least Sunday and Monday. A Florida utility buyer, however, was puzzled by Florida Gas Transmission’s Overage Alert Day notice Friday, saying loads hadn’t gone up “that much.”
An East Coast utility buyer said she didn’t expect to buy any September baseload gas, and would go with the day-to-day market instead. That’s been a good strategy for buyers in the last two months, she noted, “but who knows?” The third time may not be the charm in this case, the buyer acknowledged, “but it looks like first-of-month indexes are going so low that we’re going to benefit from lower prices either way.”
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Cobblers boss Keith Curle has provided an injury update ahead of Saturday's Carabao Cup first round tie with Cardiff City.
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PokerStars launched its latest novelty format, Swap Hold’em, for dot-com players this week. As the name suggests, it’s a bit of a mix of conventional Texas Hold’em and draw poker.
Unfortunately, like many PokerStars innovations, it won’t be available to American players for now. And it may be a while before that situation changes.
In Swap Hold’em, players are dealt the usual two hole cards. The flop, turn, and river are also dealt in the standard fashion.
The only twist is that when the action is on them, players have the option of exchanging one or both hole cards before making their decision.
Each player can only do this once per hand, but whether and when to do it is at their discretion.
Since early 2018, PokerStars has been adding newly invented or non-standard games to its dot-com client on a temporary basis.
There have been eight to date, each usually lasting for a few months before being removed:
Innovation is difficult in the poker world. New concepts are often met with initial enthusiasm only to sputter out after a few months.
PokerStars’ strategy was to embrace that and introduce new formats with the express intent of pulling them before players lose interest.
Some met with a better reception than others. Consequently, “temporary” hasn’t always meant the games are only available for a limited time.
The 6+ Hold’em format, already familiar to some players, ended up becoming a permanent feature on most of PokerStars’ sites due to the amount of traffic it generated. Tempest, an all-in-or-fold version of Deepwater, still remains in the lobby despite the latter’s removal.
Fusion, the most successful of the truly original games PokerStars has tried, recently made a second appearance. It was then removed again to make room for Swap Hold’em. However, it and Showtime continue to be included occasionally on the schedules for major tournament series.
Given Fusion’s success, it’s not surprising that PokerStars would want to replace it with something similar.
Part of what made the game so popular is that hand equities run very close on the early streets, even more so than in Omaha. That means that optimal strategies end up being quite loose-passive, which makes for a more fun game.
Swap Hold’em is similar, in that players have access to up to four hole cards, but only know two of them up front. Furthermore, players usually want to hold off on swapping as long as possible.
Both these facts mean that players will end up seeing more streets per hand and the average pot size will be larger. That appeals to both recreational and professional players.
What’s new about Swap Hold’em is that none of the previous temporary variants allowed players any direct control over their own holdings.
Draw games themselves are not new, of course. In fact, they predate Hold’em. They haven’t been very popular in the modern poker era, however, so some of the strategies they produce won’t be familiar to players trying Swap Hold’em for the first time.
For one thing, the draw mechanic becomes an important part of bluffing in such games.
In a conventional draw game, standing pat before betting can make a bluff more convincing. In Swap Hold’em, a player who is all-in no longer has betting decisions to make and therefore no chance to swap cards. Once their chips are committed, they’re also committed to their hand.
That show of strength can make a bluff more likely to succeed, but it leaves the player without a backup plan if they get called.
Swap Hold’em has strategy dimensions beyond conventional draw variants, too. Where other games merely ask players whether to draw, Swap Hold’em presents the additional question of when to draw.
Games that present novel avenues of strategic exploration like this offer great value for clever players. Skill edges can run much bigger in a new game than one that’s been studied extensively.
That’s one more reason PokerStars’ decision to make these formats temporary is a sensible one.
There are no doubt many online poker players in the US who’d love a chance to try out such games. Sadly, there are a few factors that make it unlikely you’ll see them rolled out on PokerStars sites in Pennsylvania or New Jersey in the near future.
Regulatory hurdles are one problem.
Any new game requires approval before launch. Because the US online poker market is so young, regulators have less experience and are therefore likely to be hesitant about formats that aren’t already proven in other markets. Navigating that red tape also comes with a cost to the company, so the potential revenue has to be worth it.
At the moment, just getting to play on PokerStars is a novelty for US players. There isn’t the same pressure for the company to “keep things fresh” for them as there is from international players.
Most importantly, though, the current player pools on PokerStars’ US sites probably wouldn’t be enough to keep these novelty games running. Even a successful niche format tends to get only a few percent of overall cash game traffic.
For PokerStars PA, that would mean only the lowest stakes would run most of the day. In NJ, you’d be lucky to have two full tables at prime time.
Unfortunately, niche formats require more liquidity than state-by-state regulation can muster. It will require multi-state poker compacts like the one that currently exists between Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey before American players will be able to enjoy the likes of Swap Hold’em.
The US market is still growing and a lot of things are possible down the road. A lot depends on how the ongoing ongoing legal battle over the Wire Act turns out and whether the Department of Justice ever stops trying to fight against states that want to share player pools.
There are, however, some cash game options you’re likely to see long before that ever happens.
PokerStars already said it plans to launch Zoom fast-fold games in Pennsylvania. These were available in New Jersey at one time before being pulled due to insufficient liquidity. The PA online poker market should have an easier time sustaining the format.
Even 6+ Hold’em is a possibility. It was popular enough that PokerStars rolled it out across all regional sites except NJ, finding particular success in Italy.
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A U.S. soldier returns fire on the enemy from a rooftop in Buhriz, Iraq.
Lens (mm): 55, ISO: 200, Aperture: 8, Shutter: 1/350, Program: Aperture Priority
There’s an old cliché that practice makes perfect, and as much as I despise adages, it’s especially true in photojournalism. Perhaps practice doesn’t always lead to perfection, but if you practice enough it becomes routine. For instance, as you prepare to take a picture, you have many decisions to make before releasing the shutter—such as lens selection, ISO, f-stop, shutter speed, and white balance. Each photographic scenario is different, which means you must adjust your settings to accommodate for the bright sun or perhaps a lightless room. As you practice more and more, this repetition helps permanently store the data so that when you need the information to be recalled on the fly, it’s nearly instantaneous. Eventually you’ll be able to walk into a situation and know—or at least be close to knowing—what your exposure needs to be. Approximations are not dead on, which is why I’m reluctant to shout the aforementioned cliché from the rooftops. But I’ll take a close estimate over an uneducated guess any day.
Over the course of my career, I developed a shooting method I refer to as my “What IFS,” which stands for ISO, f-stop, and shutter speed. When making an exposure, I start with my ISO, and then I choose my depth of field, and finally, my shutter speed. There’s no rule that says you must approach exposures any particular way, and I’m not suggesting my way is the only line of attack, but it’s what works best for me. Whether or not you choose to adopt my process, you’ll find that having a routine exposure method is helpful.
Consistent exposures make assignments go so much easier and far less stressful. As a photojournalist, you’ll be required to operate under strenuous, often harsh, conditions. Reducing unnecessary stressors such as exposure will help free up energy better spent elsewhere (Figure 4.1).
Figure 4.1. U.S. Army Private 1st Class Daniel Williams sits inside an M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle while convoying to Buhriz, Iraq, at approximately 4:45 in the morning.
Lens (mm): 55, ISO: 3200, Aperture: 2.8, Shutter: 1/13, Program: Manual
Each scenario will pose a new challenge. It’s up to you to determine what your ISO setting should be, based on the available light. The darker the scene, the higher number ISO is required, and the brighter the scene, the lower the ISO. You should check ISO first because you want to set the foundation for the rest of your exposure by getting the most from your camera. If you’re in a very low-light situation and shoot on ISO 200, you’re not doing yourself any favors. You’ll be forced to slow down your shutter speed and risk getting blurry shots. You don’t want that. However, the trade-off is that a higher ISO may cause pixilation in your image. I’d rather have a pixilated, sharp image than a soft, unusable one (Figures 4.2 and 4.3).
Figure 4.2. Air Force Technical Sergeant John Mizelle walks to the rescue helicopter an hour outside of Pyongtaek City, Korea, during a pararescuemen exercise.
Lens (mm): 17, ISO: 800, Aperture: 16, Shutter: 1/500, Program: Manual
Figure 4.3. Example of dust spots at maximum depth of field.
The reason I consider f-stop, or aperture, the second item on my list is due to its impact on my ability to take in more light, but also the crucial influence it has on depth of field. If you want less depth of field, then shoot for a smaller f-stop number like f/1.4 or f/2.8. If you want more depth, increase your f-stop accordingly. As you increase f-stop, however, you’ll simultaneously be decreasing your shutter speed. When your shutter speed slows, you open yourself to capturing motion in your frame, whether it’s your subject moving or you. In extreme cases, the motion blur can render your subject out of focus and therefore become an unpleasant, if not altogether useless, picture. So just keep that in mind that it’s a trade-off. Also, shooting with wider lenses can increase your depth of field without forfeiting shutter speed. Last, and perhaps the most important consideration, a higher f-stop will show things like dust spots, sand, hair, and dirt on your images.
After you determine ISO and f-stop, you can set your shutter speed to make a proper exposure. I recommend that you meter for the highlights using Center or Spot Metering to figure out the most accurate setting. This approach will also ensure you have detail in your highlights. When you shoot with longer lenses, you may also want to be sure you have your shutter speed faster than the length of your lens. Nowadays, longer lenses have built-in Vibration Reduction (VR), which allows you to shoot a bit slower. But if you don’t have that technology, don’t chance it (Figures 4.4 and 4.5).
Figure 4.4. A U.S. Army soldier rests after conducting a foot patrol in Buhriz, Iraq.
Lens (mm): 45, ISO: 800, Aperture: 2.8, Shutter: 1/80, Program: Manual
Figure 4.5. During night field operations, a U.S. Army soldier stays low in her foxhole at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
Lens (mm): 255, ISO: 200, Aperture: 2.8, Shutter: 1/500, Program: Aperture Priority
There are exceptions to the precedence of order. When shooting action, panning, or even showing the motion of the rotor blades on a helicopter, you’ll want to set your shutter speed first and equate your exposure with your f-stop. Whether f-stop or shutter speed comes before the other, ISO always comes first in my routine.
When you slow down your shutter speed, you increase the risk of picking up any motion. Try to eliminate motion within the camera by using these techniques. Set your camera to take multiframe bursts, slow your breaths, and when possible, anchor your body against something firm such as a wall or a tree. Be sure to tuck in your elbows, too. By having arm-to-body contact, you increase your stabilization. Your lens stabilization and focus hand should be under your lens, not over the top. This gives your lens and camera a more stable platform, decreases camera shake, and reduces the risk of dropping your camera because of sweaty or greasy hands.
If you happen to be shooting from an aircraft such as a helicopter or fixed-wing plane, the vibration may cause blur. Try not to let your body touch the aircraft’s frame. This will reduce the amount of shutter speed of vibration that passes through your body and transfers to your camera.
When you’re photographing helicopters or aircraft with propellers, it’s imperative that you show movement in the blades. If not, it will appear as though they’ll drop from the sky at any minute.
Shutter speed is the primary control for motion. A faster shutter speed is selected when attempting to freeze or stop a moving object. Let’s say a moving car requires a shutter speed of 1/1000 of a second to stop action; well, a person running on foot may only need a shutter speed of 1/500 to stop the movement. How fast you set your shutter speed will depend on how fast the subject is moving. Shutter speed can also be used to show an object’s motion by causing it to be blurry (sometimes referred to as motion blur). Select your shutter speed based on how fast your subject is moving and how you want to render it (Figure 4.6).
Figure 4.6. A Marine Corps CH-53 helicopter flies a routine patrol off the coast of Djibouti, Africa.
Lens (mm): 80, ISO: 200, Aperture: 25, Shutter: 1/200, Program: Manual
If the subject is stationary, nearly any speed is fine. If the subject is moving, you have creative options. You may choose to freeze motion so that your subject is stopped and appears clear and sharp. A fast shutter speed will do this: 1/250, 1/500, and higher. You may choose to blur the subject so it appears as a soft, undefined streak across the frame. A slow shutter speed will do this: 1/20, 1/15, or lower.
In the case of Figure 4.7, I wanted to demonstrate how quickly Iraqi soldiers moved through houses looking for enemy fighters. I knew that if I simply stopped the action, it would not convey the same movement than if I panned. By slowing down my shutter speed and moving with my subject, I gave him the appearance of forward momentum. The panning also gave me the bonus of blurring the distracting background. Now all of the attention is right where I want the viewer to look—at the soldier.
Figure 4.7. A soldier of the Iraqi Army clears a civilian’s house during combat operations in Tahrir, Iraq.
Lens (mm): 20, ISO: 800, Aperture: 2.8, Shutter: 1/8, Program: Aperture Priority
On assignments, you have to contend with camera motion and subject motion all the time. By virtue of our own heartbeats and breathing, hand-holding a camera will cause movement and could result in a blurry picture. You must then be mindful to use a shutter speed fast enough to prevent camera shake from ruining your picture. The general rule we’re taught in basic photography school is to shoot at 1/60 or faster. In my opinion, that’s not nearly fast enough.
In Figure 4.8, you can see that I’ve caught the soldier in midair as he attempted to breech the door. Unfortunately, his efforts did not yield any results, and he fell on his butt. After conducting my fair share of cordon and searches running from house to house, I learned that I needed to have my shutter speed as fast as the available light would allow. Like the soldier, I had many failed attempts at catching shots like this because my shutter speed wasn’t fast enough. I was running, breathing hard, and my subject was moving, so my results were consistently soft. I began to increase my ISO slightly, so I could obtain a faster shutter speed. I didn’t sacrifice the quality of the image with too high an ISO—just enough to give me an edge.
Figure 4.8. An Iraqi soldier makes a flying leap at a secured door while searching for enemy fighters during a cordon and search for insurgence and weapons caches in Chubinait, Iraq.
Lens (mm): 17, ISO: 400, Aperture: 2.8, Shutter: 1/1000, Program: Aperture Priority
Shutter speed is one of three major exposure components of IFS, and when it is adjusted to capture stop action or show motion blur, it can directly affect the exposure balance. In Figure 4.9, the glare of the desert sun bounced off the tan facades and sandy ground, making the entire scene extremely bright. I had the choice of compensating for the sun by increasing my shutter speed or f-stop number, and I’m not a big fan of shooting with smaller apertures. In this situation, I chose to increase my shutter speed and stop the action. If I wanted to achieve motion blur without adding more depth of field in this scenario, I could have used a neutral density filter; however, that was not the look I wanted to accomplish. Instead, I chose to stick with a higher shutter speed and let my aperture stay open.
Figure 4.9. A soldier from the Multi-Iraqi Transitional Team runs through the yard of a civilian’s house during a battle with al-Qaeda and Ansar al-Sunna forces during Operation Orange Justice in Buhriz, Iraq, in February 2007.
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Ben Von Wong has released yet another pyrotechnic photography tutorial complete with behind the scenes footage and insights. As you may remember, Von Wong first captured our attention with his steel wool light painting tutorial and has since been supplying the internet with a steady stream of this highly specialized style of photography. The idea in the video below is to pair fire with fashion photography, a risky concept, but, after having a look at the finished images, a risk that more than pays off. Take a look:
For these photo shoots, Von Wong works with a professional fire artist Andrey DAS and highly stresses the importance of having someone well versed when it comes to working with fire should you decide to try some of these types of shots for yourself. It should go without saying that working with fire is incredibly dangerous and should only be done with the highest amount safety protocol.
“The one thing to keep in mind and always remember is that fire is a dangerous element. It can have unpredictable effects so be sure to surround yourself with professionals that know how to deal with fire. Things can change in a heartbeat and can often become quite dangerous if you don’t have control.”
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What you need to know to save your small business due to COVID-19!
Right now mostly every business is going through a bad patch definetly small businesses. Due to the coronavirus the government has mandated that all non-essential businesses close. Leaving business owners and their employees without jobs. However, right now in this time a lot of small business is at the brink of sinking and not reopening. If you’re looking for ways to save your small business from going under, here are a few tips.
What to do?
If you are in need of a loan, the federal government has recently enacted two pieces of legislation to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis, including the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act passed on March 25, which provides $349 billion in Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. The previous bill provided $7 billion in additional loans.
It is important to note that the goal of the government is to get these loans into the hands of small business owners as quickly as possible, in order to keep them going and be able to continue paying their employees. The loans are meant to address the loss in sales and the ability to operate along with the corresponding inability to pay employees, rent, and other costs of doing business due to the pandemic. To that end, the SBA is trying to ease previous requirements for securing loans and attempting to make the process as simple as possible.
To apply go to https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Manage your money One of the main reasons small businesses go out of business quickly is that owners fail to manage money well. If your business is going through a rough patch, it’s a good idea to create weekly budgets, instead of monthly and annually. Right now COVID-19 is hurting a lot of small businesses so a lot of loan financial companies our pushing loan payments back. So contacting your debtors and explaining that your business has been affected by the COVID-19 and it should put you in a good light, and they’re more likely to work out a payment deal than come after the business.
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Putting ‘Deliberative’ Back in World’s Greatest Deliberative Body
Upon his return to America from France, Thomas Jefferson asked George Washington why he had supported the establishment of a second chamber in Congress, the Senate.
Washington was said to have responded with a question. “Why did you pour coffee into that saucer?” he asked. “To cool it,” Jefferson responded.
“Even so,” Washington remarked, “we pour legislation into the Senatorial saucer to cool it.”
Putting aside the Founders’ exaggerated fear of giving too much power to the popularly elected House of Representatives (Senators originally were appointed to their posts), it’s clear from its very beginnings that the Senate was relied on for serious, thorough debate on the issues of the day.
And that’s exactly what came to pass in the ensuing years on issues ranging from federalism to secession to slavery. The chamber hosted stirring, impromptu debates by such legendary orators as Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun (though all were wrong on the issue of slavery). More recent rhetorical luminaries included William Fulbright, Barry Goldwater, Adlai Stevenson and Margaret Chase Smith. Of course, the Senate was also the forum for less-lofty encounters, such as long-winded filibusters against civil rights legislation and, in 1856, even a brutal caning.
Still, the Senate rarely failed to capture the American people’s interest as it undertook its duty of carefully, sometimes exhaustively, debating the issues. Indeed, excerpts and even full texts of major Senate debates commonly filled major newspapers and, with the rise of the telegraph, were transmitted across the country.
That was then.
I’ve been in the U.S. Senate for nearly a decade now and I must tell you that these days inspiring oratory in the “world’s greatest deliberative body” is often lacking. Nothing much is actually debated on the Senate floor anymore. Most Senators speak on the great issues of the day from typed notes before empty chambers. Direct interaction is extremely limited.
Even filibusters aren’t really filibusters anymore. Debate can be closed and a vote required on a bill only if 60 Senators agree. That means a determined minority of 40 can hold up legislation (or nominations) indefinitely without ever stepping foot onto the Senate floor.
There exists no modern parallel to the intense, lively exchanges of our Senate predecessors. That’s surely not because the modern era lacks momentous issues.
Instead, what’s happened is that we’ve surrendered dialogue and face-to-face interaction to 30-second sound bites and over-the-top diatribes that might give us some airtime on the evening news.
The same emptiness affects presidential politics. Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) said something quite candid recently, dismissing the latest series of Democratic presidential candidate “debates” as amounting to little more than getting “60 seconds to talk about the country every 11 minutes or so.” I’m inclined to agree.
But I can remember how the free-wheeling Nixon-Kennedy debates captured the nation’s attention in 1960, as the two presidential candidates engaged in lengthy and thoughtful exchanges on the nation’s most pressing issues. Just look at how these encounters went downhill in the ensuing years: to irrelevant discussions on whether the first President George Bush looked at his wristwatch in a “debate” with Bill Clinton, or on whether Michael Dukakis was sufficiently nice, or how Dan Quayle compared to John F. Kennedy.
Our political culture substituted the trivial for the hard work of fairly examining the substance of what candidates were saying.
It’s no wonder, then, that politics has often lost the public’s interest. Or that the discourse has turned increasingly sour, since today’s leaders rarely allow themselves to be held to account for the more outlandish things they say in an isolated television studio, a brief sound bite, or to an empty but televised Senate chamber.
We should strive for better. Today, the Senate Republican and Democratic Policy committees are scheduled to jointly host the second of a periodic series of one-hour debates on the Senate floor. Our first debate was on the subject of Social Security. Today’s topic is the economy and job creation.
These real Senate debates are a modest attempt to try to bring back some policy oriented, thoughtful and lively discussions to our chamber so that Senators of both parties can actually exchange ideas, participate in a genuine give-and-take, and better appreciate each other’s point of view.
Perhaps in the process we can help the Senate slowly return to what James Madison hoped for. “The use of the Senate,” he wrote in the Federalist Papers, “is to consist in its proceedings with more coolness, with more system, and with more wisdom.”
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Business Groups Hail Obama’s Immigration Speech
Updated: 6:52 p.m.
President Barack Obama’s speech on immigration Tuesday may have helped his chances with a key constituency in 2012: business leaders.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups hailed Obama’s attempt to refocus Congress on the issue and tied immigration directly to economic recovery.
That enthusiasm contrasted sharply with the skepticism expressed by Hispanic advocates and Members of Congress, who said it was unlikely that lawmakers could strike a deal anytime soon.
Obama did not provide a timeline or legislative guidelines in his half-hour speech in the border city of El Paso, Texas. As he squinted to read the teleprompter under direct sunlight, the president reiterated the same broad solutions that the administration has long been pushing: prioritizing border security and enforcement of current laws, coupled with guest worker programs and creating a path to legalization for the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States.
Of particular interest to business leaders was his call for easing green card restrictions on H-1B visas, which are designed for highly skilled workers. Tech companies have lobbied the administration for action on this issue, and the president quoted Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates in Tuesday’s speech as saying, “The United States will find it far more difficult to maintain its competitive edge … if it excludes those who are able and willing to help us compete.”
Obama called the passage of a comprehensive immigration reform bill “an economic imperative.”
“One way to strengthen the middle class is to reform the immigration system so that there’s no longer a massive underground economy that exploits a cheap source of labor while depressing wages for everybody else,” he said. “Immigration reform is not just the right thing to do. It’s smart for our economy.”
It was a well-timed message, business leaders argued, because states have been following Arizona’s example in passing local immigration enforcement laws absent federal action.
“We are against this notion of a piecemeal patchwork of statewide solutions that will hinder economic growth,” said Javier Palomarez, president of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which represents 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses.
Palomarez argued that states and the federal government should instead focus on economic opportunities presented by an immigrant workforce.
“With this economy, we need everybody who is willing to work at work. We believe reform will help us with economic recovery,” he said.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has long supported immigration reform as a way to help American businesses remain competitive, gave the speech an “A” grade.
“We were quite pleased with the ideas he put forth,” said Randy Johnson, the chamber’s senior vice president of labor, immigration and employment benefits. “Now’s the time to get prepared for an economic recovery. This bill isn’t going to rush through Congress, so let’s get off the dime.”
Johnson said the president’s outline for immigration reform largely reflects the business group’s position.
Other business leaders — including entrepreneur and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, philanthropist and businessman Howard G. Buffett, and AOL co-founder Steve Case — have also backed the president’s call for comprehensive reform.
In contrast, reaction on the Hill to the president’s call for legislation ranged from skepticism to disbelief.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said the president should be focused on the debt ceiling and deficit debates under way instead of rehashing immigration.
“I don’t understand how it is the president is out talking about immigration today when we’ve got these issues just weighing on us,” the Virginia Republican said. “We’ve been down that road. I believe in turn we should do things that actually produce progress and results.”
Even House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer politely questioned whether passing a comprehensive bill is plausible.
“It may not be realistic, but I think the president is correct that the issue of immigration must be addressed,” the Maryland Democrat said.
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.), an outspoken member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus who has visited 18 cities in recent weeks to pressure the White House for action on the issue, went a step further and called it “disingenuous” to suggest that the legislative process could be fruitful.
Gutierrez and immigrant rights advocates have said the administration should instead focus on what the White House can do without the help of a divided Congress, such as curb amplified efforts to deport illegal immigrants.
Meanwhile, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) plans to reintroduce the DREAM Act on Wednesday. The bill, which would create a path to citizenship for students and members of the military, was sidelined in a procedural vote in the Senate in December.
Ali Noorani, executive director of the pro-reform National Immigration Forum, said the speech is only a start.
“At the end of the day, the president needs to take bold action and change the way he’s enforcing immigration law so that families are kept together,” he said.
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Classic slip on style in burnished polished leather with laser etched floral and perforated design, side gore elastic, a saddle strap with hooks and loops and a decorative antique colored stud, all on a cone style stacked and leather covered heel.
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Getting enough sleep is one of the best things we can do for our health.
People can obsess over getting eight hours and take extra steps during the daytime to keep sleep on track, such as limiting caffeine and exercising in the morning, rather than the evening.
But what many of us don’t realise is that there are plenty of devious devices and household products in the bedroom that could be sabotaging your sleep right before bed.
And none of them are obvious at first glance.
Here are a few to be on the lookout for next time you’re struggling to switch off…
LEDs use significantly less energy than traditional bulbs, but they produce more blue light, which can wreak havoc with the production of melatonin in the body. Melatonin is a natural hormone that is produced by the pineal gland in the brain and is responsible for giving you that sleepy ‘ready for bed’ feeling when night falls.
If you regularly rely on an LED lamp or overhead fluorescent lighting to illuminate your bedroom right before bed, try switching it for a new light source with a warm yellow or orange hue instead.
Your alarm clock
The one type of alarm clock sleep experts suggest you definitely shouldn’t use? Your smartphone.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, we should select an alarm clock that doesn’t emit blue light from a display screen, as it can make sleep time more difficult.
Investing in an old fashioned alarm clock means you can place your phone on charge outside of your bedroom – that way you won’t be distracted by incoming notifications either.
If you have a tendency to pile clothes at the foot of your bed or leave papers and books stacked on surfaces, it might be time for a clear out.
A study by New York’s St Lawrence University found that living in a messy bedroom can lead to a poor night’s sleep and increased anxiety over time. Researchers found that people with hoarder-tendencies, who have more physical things taking up space in their bedroom, take longer to fall asleep on average than those who keep their rooms tidy.
Basically, physical clutter means mental clutter, so keep your space clear and you’ll have an environment that’s more conducive to good sleep.
Whether it’s a saggy centre that’s stopped supporting your back or a spring that’s digging into your body during the night, an uncomfortable mattress can take its toll on your sleep.
If it’s time for a new model, opt for a medium-firm mattress with a soft top layer to give your spine both support and cushioning. Memory foam is helpful for those who struggle to get comfortable at night, as it cleverly moulds around your body’s contours. An additional piece to consider is a weighted blanket too, which gently presses on the user to keep them still until morning.
Research has consistently found that light, and lots of it, can disrupt our sleep. Your brain’s internal clock is dictated by its exposure to sunlight, which is your natural circadian rhythm.
If your curtains are doing a bad job of keeping daybreak out of your room, it could be the reason why you’re waking up before your alarm clock. Opt for a pair of blackout blinds instead – which will keep your room pitch black during the hours you’re planning to sleep.
If you suffer from allergies, you’ll know all too well how sneezing and sniffling can keep you awake into the early hours.
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The Middle Ages are often called the “Dark Ages”, because when compared to the directly preceding and subsequent periods - Antiquity and Renaissance - there are relatively few historical records about Europe's medieval times.
But the scarcity of records does not mean we know nothing. Quite the contrary - there is a lot to learn about how people in Europe lived from the 5th to the 15th century. Study.EU compiled a list of specialised Master programmes at some of the best universities in Europe.
Where better to study medieval history than at the world’s (almost) oldest university? Indeed, the University of Oxford, as records suggest, has been in operation for more than 900 years. Take a look at their 11-month Medieval History Master’s programme.
Oxford’s eternal rival, the slightly (100 years) younger University of Cambridge, also has a specialised Medieval History degree on offer, which runs a slightly more intense schedule of only 9 months.
At the University of Aberdeen, one of Scotland's top institutions, you can gain more insight on how the Middle Ages paved the way to a modern Europe. Their 1-year Master's programme in Medieval and Early Modern Studies is also available for part-time studies.
You are keen to learn more about the Middle Ages in a broader historical and interdisciplinary context? There are a number of study programmes in continental Europe you may find appealing.
Utrecht University’s 2-year programme in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies goes beyond the typical scope of a history master’s degree by including courses in other subject areas, such as literature, linguistics, art history, and musicology.
If you like digging up dirt, you may be interested in an archaeological perspective on the field. The MA Archaeology (Medieval Europe) at the University of Reading (just outside of London) offers just that, with a wide range of options you can choose from.
The 2-year study programme Ancient and medieval philosophy and classical philology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, sheds light on medieval philosophy and its connection to language.
At KU Leuven, Belgium, you can go for the Master of Medieval and Renaissance Studies. KU Leuven being a historically religious university, the programme puts an emphasis on church and religion in the medieval and Renaissance context, with a special regional focus on the Benelux area (the “Low Countries”).
If you'd rather take a distance degree - and have solid skills in Spanish - have a look at the European Medieval Identity Master programme run jointly by five Spanish universities (four of which are based in the Catalonia region).
You prefer flame-haired, axe-wielding seafarers over plate-armored weaklings? Then you ought to have a look at what some Nordic universities have to offer.
At the University of Oslo in Norway you can enrol in a 2-year programme in Viking and Medieval Studies. It focuses heavily on Old Norse and Celtic philology and grants unique insight into the life and the achievements of the Vikings.
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This review of Promises Forged is part of the Write Reads Blog Tour.
Author: Devri Walls
Genre: Dark Fantasy
Publication date: April 30, 2019
It has been mere days in the world of Eon, where Rune Jenkins, her twin brother Ryker, and their friend Grey have been trapped, fighting for their lives. After discovering the truth of their ancestry, the three are far from home, and far from anything resembling their mundane lives of the past.
While Ryker is still held captive by the eerily beautiful Zio and her goblins, Grey falls into the clutches of Feena, the Fae queen. She begins to drain his soul bit by bit to feed her dark underground garden, and Grey has no hope of escaping on his own.
It is now up to Rune to save Grey, as his precious time slips away inexorably. But the Council has denied her permission to embark on a rescue mission, until she can harness her Venator gifts and prove herself capable of venturing into the Fae queen’s territory. As Rune discovers that promises in Eon are forged with life-or-death consequences, she realizes that she must act quickly, or else be swallowed and Grey along with her by the dangers of Eon.
I enjoyed reading the Venators’ second installment a lot and I can say without a doubt that it’s a 5-star book, in my opinion.
My review of Promises Forged
I read the first book in the Venators series awhile back and I fell in love with the characters so I was looking forward to seeing what happens on Eon so I jumped at the opportunity to read and review Promises Forged.
The story picks up right where Magic Unleashed left off and we follow Rune and Gray’s adventures while they are struggling with their Venator legacy. Everything happens in a web of politics, secrets, and dangerous half-truths.
Promises Forged takes place entirely on Eon, an alternative dimension where all the mythological creatures imagined on Earth are real. Gray ends up in the one place he shouldn’t have. The Fae capture and imprison him at the queen’s court. Gray soon learns that this is no ordinary prison! Feena’s throne room is gruesome as is impressive.
Feena is a powerful queen whose strange feeding habits increase her magic. I won’t elaborate to avoid spoilers. So far, the Fae’s territory and the things happening there are the most fascinating part of the book. Devri Walls is particularly talented when it comes to descriptions making everything vivid. The story gets darker.
Council politics are as expected messy and surrounded by mystery. When Rune asks the council for assistance to save Gray she is denied. Fortunately, Beltran, Tate, and Verida come to the rescue. They teach her more about politics, customs, and how to play the game. All the dos and don’ts to at least get permission to leave on a rescue mission.
For that, she must learn their rules and their habits. She also must learn to dance and participate in a ball thrown in the venators’ honor.
What I loved about Promises Forged
The world-building is unique and immersive and I was immediately enthralled by Feena’s land and its magic. Apart from that, I’m happy to see more of Beltran, a character that won me since Magic Unleashed.
Gray’s journey took an unexpected twist and I loved to see Rune grow as a character. She struggles to balance her Venator role, her desire to find and rescue her brother, Ryker from Zio’s claws, and Gray from Feena’s. It’s a lot to shoulder for Rune which makes for great supporting characters.
The Fae queen is a reputable villain with a fascinating magic land and Gray discovers that his compassion is not a hindrance but a gift.
Then came the most beautiful realization of all—one he never would’ve found had he not been looking. Her life will be better because I was here.
Gratitude, happiness, and a feeling of humility so strong that it, in and of itself, humbled him washed over Grey, and he glowed from the inside out.
“I’d almost given up,” Feena said.
Grey opened his eyes to see himself surrounded by flowers. Pink with silver striations running through the petals. Elegant yellow roses and pale-blue petals with mauve stamens.
What comes next
There are more books to come in the Venators series and I look forward to reading them. The next installment is Legends Rise and is supposed to come out in September 2020.
Have you read this book, or do you plan on reading it? Let me know what you think in the comment section below!
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For the Sake of Distant You
Picture Credit: Caithion, program cover
English Title: For the Sake of Distant You
Japanese Title: 去りゆきし君がために
Romanized Title: Sariyukishi Kimi ga Tame ni
Performances: Takarazuka, 2/15 - 3/25; Tokyo, 7/3 - 8/1
Shinjinkouen Performances: Takarazuka, 3/7; Tokyo, 7/23
Author/Director: Ueda Shinji
Director: Ako Takeshi
Music: Terada Takio, Irie Kaoru, Kuratomi Seizou
Choreography: Hayama Kiyomi, Kurotaki Tsukio
Conductor (Takarazuka): Nomura Youji, Mizoguchi Takashi
Shinjin Kouen Director:
Available on DVD: No
|Role||Cast||Shinjin Koen Cast|
|Julio (guitarist)||Migiwa Natsuko||Yamashiro Haruka|
|Fernando (Emilio's son)||Asami Rei||Hokuto Hikaru|
|Sonia (grew up in the same orphanage as Julio)||Kachou Itsuki||Mano Yuria|
|Emilio (nobleman, Fernando's father)||Oki Yukiko|
|Lucia (gypsy, Esmeralda's older sister)||Awaji Michiko|
|Constanci (noblewoman)||Mutsumi Chiga|
|Esmeralda (gypsy)||Mitaka Keiko|
|Leonor (restaurant owner)||Soga Keiko|
|Antonio (Secret Police)||Kishi Kaori|
|Juanita (gypsy)||Seto Chihiro †|
|Lolita (gypsy)||Tsune Hanayo|
|Enrico (Secret Police)||Shou Sumire||Kiri Satomi|
|Merina (gypsy)||Yashiro Kou †|
|Nicolas (Secret Police)||Kamijou Akira|
|Miguel (Secret Police)||Katsu Sachiyo|
|Matilda (Fernando's lover)||Kizuki Miho||Mikaze Riza|
|Domingo (Secret Police)||Akira Miyabi|
|Diego (Secret Police)||Sara Kei|
|Carlos (gypsy)||Takashio Tomoe †|
|Ignacio (young noble, follows Fernando)||Chishiro Kei|
|Gomez (young noble, follows Fernando)||Yamashiro Haruka|
Other Cast: Shouji Michiru, Akane Mayumi, Nagiri You, Kumi Mari, Yutaka Ayumu, Aoki Ryou, Tae Kurumi, Hanamiya Rara, Ebira Kaoru, Nagi Masami, Asakaze Megumi, Ichihara Kei, Mizuki Sei, Nanao Tomo, Asuka Yuu, Orizuru Ran, Kachou Itsuki, Sato Mihiro, Kamo Senjou, Kotozuki Chiko, Misono Juri, Ami Jun, Tatsuki Yuu, Nami Yurika, Akatsuki Misato, Asou Izumi, Asahina Hikaru, Aina Mayuki, Mafue Hibiki, Aya Tatsumi, Takashiro Maya, Maikaze Nami, Ichijou Ken, Fuyuki Kozue, Serina Kagusa, Konomi Shima, Kusabue Masako, Hanada Ai, Kashiwagi Kei, Akashi Noboru, Kita Izumi, Chinatsu Sayuri, Kei Natsuko, Nishiki Moyu, Yumezono Ayame, Kamishiro Shouko
† Transferred on April 8th, but still appearing in Tokyo: Seto Chihiro, Kou Hizuru, Yashiro Kou, Mai Chizuru, Takashio Tomoe
Grand Theater only: Aizono Yuka, Shikino Hanae, Ootate Hato, and Mifune Sachi
Tokyo Theater only: Mori Keaki, Chie Yukari, Shirabe Yuu, Ikenami Yukari, Chisa Mayuka, Tachihara Kae, Mitsuki Yuu, Akitsu Yutaka, Nozoe Sayuki, Kodai Mizuki
WARNING!! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!
1869, in a part of Spain under the control of Italy. Julio, who plays the guitar in a restaurant in Toledo, was raised in an orphanage. He is called "The Black Rose of Toledo" because of how strong he is in a fight. One day Emilio Castelor (a friend of the restaurant's owner Leonor) arrives with his son Fernando. They are aristocrats with royal Spanish blood in them, and they want to overthrow the government and restore the monarchy. For this they are recruiting all over the country for like-minded individuals, but they are being followed by the secret police, who are looking for their movements.
One day the secret police come into the bar where Julio works, acting arrogant and rude. He calls them out, and they start a fight with him, but he emerges the winner. The Castelors see the fight and are impressed, and Emilio offers to hire Julio to act as a bodyguard as he and his son do their business. But Julio is not impressed by the aristocrats and refuses rudely.
Later Julio is attacked by the secret police, in revenge for the former bar fight. In the scuffle, he stabs one of them, named Nicolas. He then flees the city and takes refuge with the gypsies. Shortly thereafter, Fernando and two of his followers take shelter with the gypsies when the secret police are chasing them. Despite Julio's protests, the gypsies take the three young nobles in.
Julio is tracked down and captured, and Antonio, the chief of the secret police, tells him: "We will overlook this murder if you tell us where the Castelors are." Julio, however, refuses to act so cowardly. Antonio then sets a trap, using the knife that Julio stabbed Nicolas with. The knife used to belong to Emilio, and when Antonio reveals where he got it, it is revealed that Julio is Emilio's illegitimate son, by a gypsy woman.
Julio goes to visit his mother, but the meeting is a bitter one. Julio's friends and mother learn that the secret policeman that he though he killed (Nicolas) is still alive. Julio, prodded on by Antonio, goes to kill his father. However, Sonia arrives and reveals that Nicolas wasn't killed, only bribed to disappear by Antonio. Julio, in turn, stops Nicolas from killing Antonio. And then he is struck down by Antonio's gun...
- Migiwa Natsuko's final show.
- Also the final show for: Houjou Hiroki, Narukami Jun, Ooshiro Tsubasa, Sen Midori, Kage Chisato, Asakawa Misa.
- The Grand Theater performance was the final show for: Aizono Yuka, Shikino Hanae, Ootate Hato, and Mifune Sachi.
- Several actresses were transferred into and out of Snow Troupe on April 8th, but no casting changes are noted in the Tokyo run. The following joined Snow Troupe in April: Kotobuki Hizuru, Hatobue Maki, Yume Madoka, Haruka Kurara.
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Induction buffet tables combine functionality with appearance, making them great options for front-of-house display cooking. Each table features an induction cooktop mounted on a wooden base. Choose from options with different numbers of ranges depending on how many different foods you need to cook simultaneously.
Make omelets, pancakes, stir fry, and customized meals on these induction buffet tables. Thanks to their dial controls, you can easily adjust the temperature settings according to your recipes. You’ll also appreciate that these tables reduce the risk of injury at service stations because they don’t use open flames, and their cooking surfaces don’t get hot.
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Fall Faculty and Staff of Color Reception
October 1, 2018
4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Room: Marriott Room
UMass Amherst Campus
The Office of Equity and Inclusion invites all members of UMass Amherst community to attend a light reception to celebrate and build community for faculty and staff of color. Please, join us for an evening of live jazz music, networking and delicious food. Meet new colleagues and reconnect with old friends. Dr. Roxana Walker-Canton, an award-winning independent documentary-maker, will join us for the reception preceding the screening of her documentary “Living Thinkers: An Autobiography of Black Women in Ivory Tower”.
The Campus Center is located in the middle of campus at 1 Campus Center Way. Parking is available in the Campus Center Garage. | <urn:uuid:3423a18c-c78e-44dc-bcd2-1ea2cf7640f6> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.umass.edu/events/fall-faculty-and-staff-color | 2020-09-19T20:17:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.906018 | 171 |
Maine officials report state's first carfentanil overdose death
The Maine Attorney General's Office confirmed a person in York County has died after using the powerful drug carfentanil.
The overdose happened in April but toxicology results confirmed this week the cause of death this week.
The drug has been used as an elephant tranquilizer and is described as 100 times more powerful than fentanyl.
Officials in New Hampshire said carfentanil has been linked to three fatal overdoses. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is investigating 12 carfentanil cases. | <urn:uuid:ee658ff5-0736-42f0-83e4-209cb1dcb2a4> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.wmur.com/article/maine-officials-report-states-first-carfentanil-overdose-death/9631499 | 2020-09-19T19:52:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.946733 | 118 |
The East Liverpool Potters are going streaking! As they line up this week against the Martins Ferry Purple Riders, there are playoff implications on the line, and for this group of seniors, a chance to leave a legacy! To regain tradition! A chance to rewrite history in the E.L.O!
For one senior specifically, he has made it his personal mission to put bear this burden. Coming off an outstanding game against Oak Glen Potter DB Noah Wheaton took a pick back to the house, and put the nail in the coffin on Friday night!
With another big game on the docket, Coach Lud will count on Wheaton’s 40 tackles, and 3 picks to help isolate another win.
Our Tommy Pease caught up with Noah for this week’s East Liverpool Player Profile: THERE’S NO BEATIN’ NOAH WHEATON | <urn:uuid:6ed1f93b-0097-45cf-b0a8-41ee8f85fd4f> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://ysnlive.com/theres-no-beatin-noah-wheaton/ | 2020-09-19T18:37:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192783.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919173334-20200919203334-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.939425 | 182 |
Last Saturday I've visited Everglades in Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia. In Spring it's a lovely garden despite foggy and rainy weather.
After the visit I've posted a couple videos on Youtube (Google's video hosting) and some photos in my gallery which specified in my Google Profile.
And after all that Google returns to me all top 10 links in their results about Everglades in Florida, USA. Inspite of I am logged into my Google account, supplied my data to Google (which it obviously has indexed) and sent the request from Sydney, Australia.
Surprisingly, Bing returns the site of the garden on the 3rd place with the site of Everglades Country Club at Woy Woy, NSW, on the 2nd. And apparently it knows nothing about me except my location by IP address.
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My big news of the last week is that I finished my latest draft of Empire of Angels. This is a short novel I wrote years ago that serves as a prequel to Bitterwood. It's near future SF in which a group of environmental activists rescue a genetically engineered dragon from a game park, who then must navigate through a world turned upside down by the arrival of an alien intelligence, the hyper-altruistic city of Atlantis. Jazz, Hezekiah, Gabriel, and Cassie are characters in the book who go on to play roles in the Bitterwood series a thousand years later.
My next step is to show this to the editors at Solaris. My suspicion is they won't be interested in publishing it for two reasons: 1. In style and tone, it's nothing like the later novels 2. It's short as heck for a book these days. I wound up chopping and cutting more than I put in, so the book is barely squeaking in at 65k words. This is less than half the size of Dragonforge or Dragonseed.
Assuming they pass, I will probably release the novel as an ebook, and include the two short stories set in the same mythos to help make it worth the reader's money. Some of you may know that the short story "Tornado of Sparks," which appeared in the Solaris Book of New Fantasy is set in the Bitterwood universe. (If you didn't read it in the anthology, you're in luck, since it's being reprinted in the very next issue of BullSpec. Details will follow.) What's the second story? My very first piece of professionally published fiction, "Empire of Dreams and Miracles," which appeared in 2002 in the Phobos anthology by the same name. The anthology has been out of print for years and I sort of let the story slip from my mind. But, I took a look at it recently to see how well it meshed up with the Atlantis mythos I used in the Bitterwood books and was surprised to find out how well it worked. I could try to reprint it, but I figure that, with the limited number of short stories I've put out this year, I'd just skip the middle man and make the story available for free. So, if you're interested in reading about life in Atlantis during the era of Bitterwood, follow this link.
In other news, I was invited to do a guest blog at Magical Words this weekend. I've written about sales data in the publishing industry. Dry stuff if you're not a writer, but if you have any interest in the business side of publishing, follow this link to a little essay I call "Dungeons and Data."
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I'm James Maxey, author of fantasy and science fiction. My novels include the science fantasy Bitterwood Saga (4 books) the Dragon Apocalypse Saga (4 books), numerous superhero novels including Nobody Gets the Girl and the Lawless series, the steampunk Oz sequel Bad Wizard, and my short story collections, There is No Wheel and Jagged Gate. This website is focused exclusively on writing. At my second blog, Jawbone of an Ass, I ramble through any random topic that springs to mind, occasionally touching on religion and politics and other subjects polite people are sensible enough not to discuss in public. If you'd like to get monthly updates on new releases, as well as preview chapters and free short stories, join my newsletter! | <urn:uuid:5077650c-a119-4577-9e1d-b8a3fdf9f7f0> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://dragonprophet.blogspot.com/2010/12/ | 2020-09-21T02:35:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.968249 | 712 |
(4 a.m. EDT) — The newly refurbished MSC Lirica will homeport in Shanghai from May 1, 2016, initially for two years.
MSC Cruises will operate a joint partnership with the Chinese company CAISSA Touristic, which has been running domestic cruises for many years.
Speaking exclusively to Cruise Critic, MSC’s CEO Gianni Onorato said: «The most common question I have been asked in the past two years is: ‘When are you going to China?’
«We wanted to find the right partner to work with, and that is CAISSA Touristic.» The company also partners with Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Costa Cruises, he said.
Onorato said that MSC had learned a lot from its initial foray into North America, and would be adjusting its practices. One of the criticisms leveled at MSC Divina — which homeported in Miami this year and will return again in 2016 — was that the crew and the ambiance were ‘too Italian’, meaning they did not have the same service standards that North Americans expect and many did not speak fluent English.
For Lirica, «we will be recruiting 30 percent Chinese-speaking crew and opening a training center in the Philippines,» Onorato said.
Front: (L) CAISSA Touristic President Chen Xiaobing (R) MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato
Back: (L) CAISSA Senior Vice President, Wang Zhu Li (R) MSC Executive Director, Emerging Markets, Antonio Paradiso
MSC Lirica is currently being lengthened and refurbished as part of MSC’s ongoing €200 million (more than $225 million) Renaissance Programme. The extra length will increase its capacity from 1,445 passengers to 2,600 passengers.
It will also have a host of features specifically for the Chinese market including upmarket shops, signage in Mandarin, a different color scheme, Chinese food and Chinese entertainment.
MSC Lirica will arrive in China in May next year after a 60-day Grand Voyage, with passengers able to embark in Rio de Janeiro, Genoa or Dubai.
Asked whether MSC Lirica will be the first of many MSC ships to be based in China, Onorato said: «I would be bullish to say yes to that question, but I would not be honest if I said no. The first is always followed by more.»
The announcement is the latest in a series from MSC regarding international expansion, including further growth in the U.S., and basing a ship in Cuba for the first time from this December.
MSC Cruises is one of a number of lines which has announced expansion into China in recent months, including Carnival, Princess and most recently Norwegian Cruise Line, which will return to Asia for the first time in 13 years.
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Mobile-friendliness is often argued to be an essential asset for modern websites, but what are the main reasons behind the hype it receives?
Mobile devices are now the number one platform for web searches and browsing, overtaking desktop PCs in 2016. Because of this fact, the only way to impress visitors and increase traffic to your site is with a mobile-friendly overhaul.
This also has implications in terms of search engine optimisation, as all the major platforms take mobile-friendliness into account when ranking results. So to stay visible and relevant, you must embrace this approach. Many people are searching for everything from Kas Villa Rental for their summer holiday right through to product searches on their mobile phones. The importance of them being able to find their Kas Villas of choice or the product that they are looking to purchase for a loved one.
Having a mobile-friendly site will not just boost visitor numbers but should also lead to a rise in sales. If you harness responsive design, mobile visitors can access all of the same features as desktop users, including e-commerce for important orders and other transactions with your organisation.
Working with digital agencies which provide expert web design will let you optimise your site for the mobile age and see how quickly this impacts upon your sales.
There is no ignoring the role that a mobile-friendly site can play in keeping your clients and customers happy. Conversely, if you ignore the demand for an optimised site, you will be sure to ruffle some feathers.
The reputation of your business is something that you need to maintain with regular investments, which is where mobile optimisation can reap dividends in the long run, as well as having an immediate impact on customer satisfaction levels by meeting the expectations of modern visitors.
Just as a desktop website is a digital calling card for your brand and an effective virtual storefront, so too a mobile-friendly iteration can afford your organisation a range of benefits from a practical standpoint. And when it comes to managing the broader aspects of what you hope to achieve, there is no solution that offers more flexibility.
For example, you can use a mobile site to help clients see stock levels, check prices, arrange meetings and do much more besides. This will help with efficiency and lessen the burden of administrative tasks.
Making the most of a mobile-friendly site is easy thanks to the tools that are available today and the affordable assistance which can be procured. | <urn:uuid:51e3620d-a0d9-4a4a-80a1-6e815d2a0e30> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://marypwaters.com/2019/10/23/why-it-is-important-that-your-web-design-is-mobile-friendly/ | 2020-09-21T03:38:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.932646 | 489 |
Dr. Viorica Chelban has been awarded the Association of British Neurologists/ MSA Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship and is currently doing a PhD at the University College London Institute of Neurology. Previously, she trained in France, Moldova and UK. Dr Chelban joined the Molecular Neuroscience Department in 2014 during her MSc in Clinical Neurology. Since then she has gained a wide range of skills in different genetic techniques and analysis with a clear academic focus on genetics of movement disorders. Firstly, she created the UK Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Database, currently expanding with new recruiting sites joining the project. During these extensive genetic analysis Dr Chelban identified new genes causing complex spastic ataxias and new molecular mechanisms of disease.
More recently, Dr Chelban has created and coordinates the UK MSA Network and biobank. This is a unique resource for MSA research collecting a comprehensive set of biosamples combined with prospective clinical and neuroimaging data to advance our understanding in the molecular pathways and establish a trial ready MSA cohort.
Dr Chelban long-term career intention is to become a clinician scientist with expertise in movement disorders, carrying out world-class clinical research in neurogenetics and the translation of such research into clinical practice. | <urn:uuid:1fede7c3-107f-4956-8ef7-4eae83c3e91d> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://neurogenetics.co.uk/meet-the-team/dr-viorica-chelban/ | 2020-09-21T03:21:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.942959 | 255 |
Haze was formed in 1978 by brothers Chris McMahon and Paul McMahon and were one of a handful of groups in the late 70’s/early 80’s who embraced progressive rock and formed the neoprog movement in the UK. The band spent years going through several lineup changes and small gigs, until 1983 when drummer Paul Chisnell joined the band. The band would remain stable for the next five years until its demise in 1988.
The band released its albums on its own label Gabadon Records. In 1984 the band released its first full-length offering titled C’est La Vie. The band then toured, releasing several tapes, including The Ember, Cellar Replay and the live Warts n’ All. In 1987, the band released its second and last LP Stoat & Bottle and followed that up with a tour of Holland. Now Haze return with their seventh release Back To The Bones and here are the track The Summoning Dark,
Haze is from Sheffield and the line-up now is:
Chris McMahon – keyboards, bass, electric mandola & backing vocals
Paul McMahon – guitars, lead vocals & mandolin
Danny McMahon – drums, percussion, guitar & keyboards
Catrin Ashton – fiddle, flute, mandolin & backing vocals
Jess McMahon & Ruby Mansell – backing vocals on 2, 9 & 10
Sleeve artwork Victoria Burbage, sleeve layout Charlie Bramald.
Haze have a fair amount of dark folk on the new album, and the lyrics in often sardonic. On the new album the lyrics deals with much diffrent as ancient horrors and dwarfs. In addition the band focus on anti-social media hatred and hostility and ignorance, and of course, the pandemic scourge which has changed, distorted, and ended many lives around the planet.
Catrin Ashton with fiddle, flute and mandolin is important in the sonic palette. With two keys players majestic symphonic mellotron passages but always done with care without being dull. Some Hammond organ is also warmly welcomed by me, and also elements of bluesy guitar is nice and well done. Also the many often crazy tempo changes and the well function contrast as tender to soaring, acoustic to metal and gentle to raging is fascinating. The track See You On The Other Side,
A new generation is introduced on the Back To The Bone as Chris McMahon son Danny McMahon playing guitars, keys, drums- the works- and shows that he is a a very clever musician adding much fresh to the Haze sound. | <urn:uuid:7d6bde68-5c8c-4834-9d16-75320f3f99e9> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://permafrost.today/2020/07/31/haze-return-with-their-seventh-release/ | 2020-09-21T01:59:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.963247 | 521 |
I had been considering taking Faith to the Taylor Swift concert in Atlanta next month. I looked into buying tickets and they were super expensive. This is problematic because I am at the age now when I refuse to buy nose bleed tickets. If I am going to go to a concert, I want to actually see the singer and not watch it on a big screen, hence the expensive ticket price. I decided that T.swift may not happen at all for us this summer. Then I realized, on July 9, that she was playing in DC on July 10 and that tickets were much cheaper because people were trying to get rid of their tickets.
I decided that we HAD to go! Within an hour and a half, I had arranged child care for the boys, packed up our stuff, called my brother to let him know that we were on our way to his house, and hit the road with Faith for our seven hour road trip. I was so excited!! I was excited to give this gift to Faith and to experience it with her.
We made it to Doug’s house in record time (it is amazing how quickly we could travel with only two of us in the car and only one 15 minute stop). We saw Doug and Erin for two hours that night, which was very nice. The next morning Faith and I woke up and saw a little bit of Washington DC before the concert. Our tickets were fantastic!
Here we are before the concert….
We took a picture of all of the people behind us!
The show had fireworks! What an amazing first concert for Faith. Of course, she had nothing to compare it to and had no idea what a great first concert it was. We had such fun together and I am so thankful that we could share this memory. I almost cried twice during the show because seeing her sing the songs and smile constantly truly brought me joy. I am very blessed to have such a wonderful and fun daughter. | <urn:uuid:d1398c40-97d7-4540-8c36-05ac9cf8b76f> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://thedresslerfamily.com/?p=5995 | 2020-09-21T03:45:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.992689 | 397 |
Pictures from the baby shower…
To keep it all in the theme of green and white, all the food was a variation of those colors. The menu included chicken and egg salad tea sandwiches, edamame, pickles & olives and pita chips. The party was capped off with homemade coconut ice cream, a white cake with butter-cream frosting and a candle for little baby Seb!
A pic of the beautiful baby boy!!!
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Agdia, Inc., a leading provider of agricultural diagnostic tests and services, has launched a new, more sensitive, Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) ImmunoStrip.
INSV is a thrips-transmitted Tospovirus that infects a wide range of hosts including ornamental and vegetable crops. Crops infected with INSV may suffer from detrimental quality factors and reduced yield which impacts marketability. Control of INSV is largely dependent on controlling thrips populations and ensuring that plants used for propagation are virus-tested and known to be free of the pathogen.
As part of Agdia’s commitment to continual product improvement they are actively focused on ensuring that sustainable raw material sources are available for manufacturing their tests. In their most recent screening for INSV, Agdia identified an alternative source of biomaterials that demonstrated superior sensitivity in their widely used ImmunoStrip product format. The resulting assay demonstrated an approximate 3 fold increase in sensitivity compared to the prior version of the test.
ImmunoStrips are designed to give non-experienced users a convenient and simple tool to quickly identify plant pathogens and take appropriate disease management steps when necessary. To perform the test a user would tear off a piece of suspicious plant material and insert it into an extraction bag included with a test kit. Once the plant tissue has been extracted by rubbing it with a pen or marker, the ImmunoStrip is inserted directly into the bag which initiates the test. As the test runs one or two lines will appear indicating a negative or positive result, respectively. Agdia recommends allowing the test to run 30 minutes but positive results may be visible in 5 minutes or less.
The INSV ImmunoStrip is sold as kits of 5 and 25 tests. ImmunoStrip kits include everything necessary to perform a test. Agdia provides a 1 year warranty on purchased kits. For more information on the INSV ImmunoStrip, visit the company’s website at www.agdia.com, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.org, phone 1-574-264-2615 (toll-free 800-622-4342) or fax 1-574-264-2153.
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Contact Adri Van Der Merwe
Welcome to Zantrukira Rottweilers situated in the KZN, Central Drakensberg area. It is the home of our beautiful KUSA registered rottweiler family where we strive to breed healthy, well socialized rottweilers with good temperaments.
The legal stuff
The kennel name, "Zantrukira," is registered with KUSA. We register our puppies with KUSA and give the buyer a KUSA registration certificate. Every puppy will have a microchip implanted. | <urn:uuid:401a291b-5533-44d6-8361-46206d7d0bd0> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.dogs-for-africa.co.za/users/zantrukira.php | 2020-09-21T02:16:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.809264 | 116 |
M.A.R.S. is happy to say our special fund raising event this Sunday the 18th at Davids’ Steak and Seafood in Melbourne Beach, is “SOLD OUT”. Parrots in Paradise, reached maximum capacity for this venue. To all the AMAZING ladies who worked so hard to make this happen, WOW!!, To everyone who supports us and will be joining us for this Sunday afternoon event, we look forward to seeing you there. From all of us here at Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary (M.A.R.S.), we thank all of you so very much. ENJOY!!!!! | <urn:uuid:a6ed5c18-cc32-4640-8e53-63cb6916d978> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.marsparrots.org/what-are-the-most-wonderful-words-for-today-sold-out/ | 2020-09-21T01:53:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.920865 | 134 |
A great businessman once said to me that the most important part of his huge corporation was his staff. “It’s always been the staff you see, right from when I owned one shop and made £100 a week. They are the ones that do the work lass, you have to treat ‘em right!”
He said many other wise words to me but it was these ones that stuck with me throughout the whole process of setting up shop myself and they still ring true today.
I do not doubt that in my company, the staff are my most valuable asset. They are the ones facing the clients every day, bringing in new business and keeping on top of the stores. If the staff aren’t on board then you have zilch and very successful companies can fade into nothing if the staff decide they’ve had enough. Unfortunately then, as well as being my most valuable asset they are also my most volatile.
As such, I decided very early on that I wanted to create a community within my company so that it was more than just work, it was almost a way of life somehow. I introduced a strong brand to the company from the start, working only with colours of teal and lime and using a simple but effective logo. The first shop was painted with a branded sign out front, teal feature wall and lime skirting boards with white everywhere else. It looked fresh, clean, new and most importantly it looked like something. I followed this through with the staff uniform, sticking to the same colours and having embroidered logos on the cuffs and collars of the work shirts and on the half aprons too. This uniform is now standard across all of my stores and creates a recognisable brand for customers but also an identity for the staff.
As well as these more standard procedures I have also implemented the 20% rule, which is to say that for 20% of an employee’s time at work they should be doing something other than work. It’s a difficult time management principle to implement, but if you can nail it, it works wonders. Researching, playing, relaxing; whatever it is that helps the staff to perform better. This makes the staff feel valued and also encourages them to do things together socially, perhaps taking advantage of the generous and well equipped staff areas behind scenes. In addition all staff get access to continuing professional development as standard and I expect to support staff moving through the ranks.
Lastly, there can be no staff community without a few dreaded team building activities and the annual drunken Christmas party. Again, standard procedure but effective when combined with the other bits and pieces. I know I have to look after my staff as if I do, they tend to look after me. And I don’t just mean getting me home safely after that awful party! | <urn:uuid:93b6237c-50b9-4ece-abca-097d2567d350> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | http://www.technologycores.org/technology/creating-a-company-community.html | 2020-09-21T01:51:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.981388 | 579 |
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We have invested in a new domain for 33mail users to play with namely 33m.co. You can now create your 33mail addresses @<username>.33m.co which will save you from typing 4 characters every time you use a 33mail address (unless, that is, you use the 33mail bookmarklet or the 33mail chrome extension). That’s a massive 40% saving for your fingertips, and will surely add to your keyboards longevity.
Cue the landrush for one and 2 character usernames, I assure you there are some still available.
We have just released the initial version of the 33Mail Chrome extension here.
The main purpose of this extension is to make creating a 33mail alias as simple as possible. Whenever you visit a site and the extension detects an email address signup field it will automatically fill in an appropriate 33mail alias saving you the trouble of doing all that typing. You can also choose to have it not auto-fill the email address fields and rather only fill it when you click on the handy button in your browser bar.
We already find the extension very useful and hope that our users do too. We would love to hear your feedback and feature requests for the extension so leave a comment here or on the extension page here.
We have just deployed a new dashboard home page is now live with what we hope is a clearer explanation of how to use 33mail along with some css3 rounded corner goodness (note that Internet Explorer users will be stuck with square corners until Microsoft gets its act together).
We hope to deploy further widgets to the dashboard page in future to give at a glance useful information such as bandwidth usage and most used aliases. Any feedback on the new layout, good or bad would be much appreciated.
Finally I have gotten around to setting up the 33mail blog. The main purpose of which will be to inform users of new features and to keep everyone informed about the 33mail service in general. I will of course also use it to rant about various things that come into my head once in a while. | <urn:uuid:ab804fb1-2e24-466a-b593-dd19b1a26ac6> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://blog.33mail.com/author/andrew/page/2/ | 2020-09-21T02:29:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.919045 | 442 |
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted people around the world in different ways but a common strategy put in place by various countries was to put their inhabitants under lockdown. Being suddenly stuck inside and allowed out only for limited amounts of time somehow seem to have made people more aware of the important benefits of spending time in nature.
At a time of intense hardship and stress, being able to escape for a bit and enjoy nature ended up being a source of joy and happiness and many took up new nature-related hobbies such as jogging or bird-watching. We asked students from the University of Oxford to share their experience of nature during lockdown and a common thread emerged: turns out that spending time in nature or even just watching nature is a powerful tool for our wellbeing!
Martha: Slowing down in the countryside
“I spent lockdown with my family in the middle of the forest, off-grid. We became so acquainted with the stillness (or I suppose, ironically not so) and untapped beauty of this little bubble of Dorset countryside, that it was quite jarring to return to normal life in Bournemouth. I had many a cup of morning coffee outside watching deer quietly graze and pass through our garden. We even had a swarm of bees make a temporary home in our apple tree.”
Izzy: Rekindling a passion for foraging
“During lockdown, I found an opportunity to rekindle a big passion for foraging. Spring is often a perfect time for beginners to start foraging and learning about what’s around them to eat, for free! Spring allows most plants to start sprouting identifiable features and I found this to be the perfect time to start again and spare time with lockdown made it even more accessible.
I bought two ID books for the UK and went out on a few short walks to see what I could start to identify, sooner or later I was making full meals with mushroom finds and coastal foraging for sea beet and rock samphire. To learn what I couldn’t eat and plants that had poisonous look-a-likes before I started picking and bringing them home was an important stage to being able to start eating for free!”
Isobel: Identifying and keeping bugs
“I have gotten really into insect and bug identification/keeping! One day, I found a caterpillar of an invasive boxwood moth and photographed its journey into a chrysalis and then documented it hatching into a moth. Most excitingly, my sister and I spent tons of time looking for fossils on the banks of the Thames and I noticed lots of snails and little shrimp looking things (which turns out are actually called amphipods).
Finally, I also bought painted lady butterflies. The chrysalises shake when you transport them into their netted hatching enclosure because they sense the movement and think they are in danger! Somehow, it is super weird but also quite cool because they get so loud and intense.”
Hope: Listening to the birds
“When I saw and heard the skylark flying I heard the classical music piece The Lark Ascending which mimics the sounds of skylarks as they rise and fall in the sky.”
Sid: Wild swimming
“Though I have lived in Oxford now for nearly five years, it has only been in these past months of lockdown that I have developed a deep and unexpected love for Port Meadow and its environs. In the meadow itself, I have been swimming every day in July in its gently winding river.
Swimming here has a beautiful and healing quality; each day I enter the river with some restless energy that has been locked inside me but which I cannot see, and each day the river holds me and soothes me in its refreshing and magical embrace. Through this more intimate encounter with the natural world around Oxford, I have felt a new and nourishing connection with the city and its nature.”
Lindsey: Cycling in nature
“I live in a rural place and have really relished the opportunity to explore my area properly on my bike. With the glorious sun in early lockdown, I managed to see many beautiful sights. Dandelion fields, birch forests and a mother ducks with her ducklings on the stream! Though my favourite is to cycle to the top of a large hill near me and see for miles around. Birds of prey frequent this area and I always manage to spot one every time I go.
Over lockdown, I’m not sure whether it was because there were less hustle and bustle from humans or because we had more time to notice the natural beauty around us, (or perhaps both!) but wildlife appeared to me to be utterly thriving. Part of me doesn’t want to return to ‘normality’ so to say. Surely we had a taste of what our new normal could be? The great outdoors has well and truly got me through lockdown.”
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The core of NOAA Coral Reef Watch's activities rests with our daily global and regional 5km coral bleaching heat stress products, as well as other experimental products within our decision support system for coral reef management.
However, we also are active in research activities with partners in the US and international coral reef communities. Some research efforts are one-time investigations, while others may eventually lead to next-generation operational data products.
The ultimate goal is to incorporate satellite-based, model-based, and in situ, biogeophysical data to provide information, tools, and expertise on coral reef ecosystem threats for resource managers, scientific researchers, decision makers, and other stakeholders.
NOAA Coral Reef Watch's research activities with its scientific and management partners around the world are critical to the success of our program. Most of our data products, experimental and operational, would not have been possible without our many research partners.
See a list of Coral Reef Watch papers that have been published in peer-reviewed literature, most through scientific collaboration.
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This article is initially published at Hurriyet Daily News by columnist Fatmanur Erdogan.
An entrepreneurial person is resourceful, curious, and observant. Always looking for something new to learn. Always looking for new opportunities, and always pursuing the ones that hold promise of changing things for the better.
Those high expectations come from all directions, including from ourselves. But in today’s business environment, we often forget that we are just human, too. We forget that in life, we can’t expect to be at our best every day. Some days will be up, and some will be down. We go through periods where we run out of ideas, hopes and resources. Times when we draw nothing but blanks.
Then there are those times when we are bursting with extraordinary ideas, but they are getting shot down left and right. We can remind ourselves over and over what Albert Einstein said, “Great ideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.” But still, it’s discouraging, and enough opposition will kill even the greatest amount of enthusiasm.
When the entrepreneurial spirit finds itself in that low valley, it naturally gets frustrated and thrashes around trying to find the path to inspiration again. Sometimes, though, I see people misguidedly turning to passive activities in an attempt to reignite the fire.
By passive, I mean activities where we simply absorb other peoples’ creativity. They are activities that don’t require the use of our own physical and mental resources.
Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi gives us some good examples of passive activities, like “watching celebrated athletes playing in enormous stadiums”, or “instead of making art, we go to admire paintings that bring in the highest bids in the latest auction. Instead of making music, we listen to platinum records cut by millionaire musicians.” And, of course, there’s the most popular passive activity of all, watching TV. But when we indulge in these passive activities, we aren’t challenging our minds. In the words of Csikszentmihalyi, “Passive entertainment leads nowhere.”
So instead, choose activities that challenge you mentally or physically. Many people enjoy reading a book, which at first might sound like a passive activity, but is really quite active. There’s something about reading that stimulates the brain and stirs up the creative juices, especially when the book is about a new or unfamiliar subject.
One of my personal favorites for finding inspiration is to meet with people or attend seminars.
I almost always run across something, even if it’s just a quick word or someone’s offhand remark, that triggers an unexpected flood of ideas into my brain.
For example, recently I met with a young entrepreneur, Nurettin Ozdogan. Ozdogan co-founded KariyerGenc.com, an online work placement platform for university students and recent grads. I was excited to hear that he is well on his way to being a successful serial entrepreneur. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him describe his experiences building and managing startups, and I realized that each time I talk to him, ideas pour into my head and I leave the meeting feeling pumped up and ready to explore the world. His calm energy and enthusiasm is a catalyst for me, and I cherish that.
Basically, I think that the best way to tap back into that vein of inspiration is to stop looking for it. Put down whatever you are doing, and go do something else that interests you. It doesn’t even have to be remotely connected to the original task you were trying to accomplish. Consider the example of Apple’s founder Steve Jobs. He didn’t take a calligraphy course as a young man because he thought it was related to anything else. He simply took it because he thought it sounded interesting, for no particular reason. Only years later did he realize that class inspired the creativity he brought to designing the early Macs.
So the next time you feel at a loss for ideas, don’t worry about it too much. Remember that dry spells happen even to the best of them. Put down what you were doing, and go do something else. Embrace it as an opportunity to experiment, to do the things that you would on other days dismiss as whimsical or irrelevant. You’ll find that when you stop looking for inspiration, it will eagerly come running back to you. | <urn:uuid:6a8c461b-0502-4236-a84a-500d3ebd6914> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://fatierdogan.com/finding-inspiration-in-a-dry-spell/ | 2020-09-21T02:03:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.959125 | 928 |
The last several days have been amazing. Mom has been feeling better and more alert. Her memory is shot but for the first time in weeks she seems more cognizant of her surroundings.
Mom went to church Sunday for the first time since early July. Everyone was so glad to see her and she did well. Yesterday she went out to lunch with me and went with me to pick up her meds. We haven’t done that in some time. We had fun although she forbade me from saying Alzheimer’s. She now says it’s a dirty word and that IS NOT what is wrong with her. We had a lot of laughs about “her predicament” and she said, “We might as well laugh about it!” I’m so glad that she still has her sense of humor. Her doctors have even commented on that.
She has helped me fold laundry and put clothes away. This is a big change from not being able to get her out of her pajamas and sleeping for the better part of the day. I haven’t been able to get her out of the house except for doctor appointments in a long time.
Yesterday I was doing things around the house. I wasn’t making noise or talking. I must be getting on mom’s nerves because she angrily said,”Stop talking, I’m reading the newspaper.” I continued to be quiet, although mom had read that paper 12 times that day. Couldn’t remember that she read it so she read it again and again, sometimes aloud, to share the article with me. I feel so newsy!
We have a neurologist appointment this Thursday so it will be interesting to find out what they say. Mom still isn’t eating much. Other professionals tell me that this uptick in activity is normal and that she will crash and it will be worse than before. I’ll take these days and I’m grateful for them.
This journey is long, sad, and hard. That said, there are several moments in each day that will be thought of sweetly in the coming months. I’m so fortunate to be with my mom for her transition. What an honor. | <urn:uuid:48e19237-d6c6-4f10-8f13-769239405bad> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://galivantinggal.blog/2019/09/10/hush-im-reading-the-paper-alzheimers-in-the-family/ | 2020-09-21T03:21:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.987445 | 467 |
Naughty Dog hasn’t completely ruled out the idea of returning to its platforming IP Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter, but the studio is also unsure as to whether going back to those franchises could be considered a step back.
Speaking with IGN, Naughty Dog community strategist Arne Meyer commented on the likelihood of revisiting the studio’s old IP, saying that it might not be playing to the studio’s current strengths.
“It’s never off the table,” he said. “It’s not too much time passing, but it’s the same issues we explored with the Jak game. Is it something that makes sense to us now. I mean we still have people that worked on the Crash games in the studio. We never forget our past and it’d be great for nostalgic reasons. It’d be the same reason as why there isn’t a Jak 4: I don’t know if it’s playing to our strengths right now.
“Right now, what’s exciting everyone at the studio is continuing to work on narrative-driven games with strong characters. I think, at least for the time being, we haven’t exhausted the possibilities there, but that could change with something as simple as hardware. That’s what drove it before. I think we’re on to something really good though creating character-driven stories so that’s where our focus is going to be.
“It comes back to our decision making process, whether it feels right. With Jak at that time we were really focused on making games grounded in a stylised but realistic world, and if you tried to transfer Jak to that you lose a lot of what made him special. It doesn’t mean though that at no point in the future will we get good at making stylised artificial universes however, and then it’ll work.”
Naughty Dog is currently working on the recently revealed Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Next week, the studio’s highly-acclaimed PlayStation 3 game The Last of Us will come to PlayStation 4 as The Last of Us: Remastered.
The company recently spoke out regarding its stance on games running at a native 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second frame rate, saying that it is a goal the studio hopes to reach with all its planned games. | <urn:uuid:bec34c6b-c375-428f-a359-8c424d0f9e3a> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://gamingtrend.com/news/naughty-dog-talks-returning-crash-jak/ | 2020-09-21T04:03:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.958888 | 504 |
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup™ provides an unparalleled opportunity for the best and brightest brands in the world to compete for attention on a global stage. The 2018 FIFA World Cup™ was no exception. Coca-Cola challenged us with creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience leading up to the FIFA World Cup™, connecting with soccer fans around the world through inspiring branded content.
Football is the world’s most popular sport, and the FIFA World Cup™ is the sport’s most watched competition. We extended the excitement around the FIFA World Cup™ by making Coca-Cola’s sponsorship of the event more meaningful to fans.
For the fourth time, we took the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy on a tour around the world — touching millions of fans in 91 cities in 51 countries, including 26 new markets. These fans — many of whom don’t even have television access to watch the World Cup™ games — stood face-to-face and took a picture with the iconic trophy, shared photos within the innovative FIFA AR experience, challenged the Coca-Cola Robokeeper, and got pumped up in the Sensorial Room. Fans received a printed and digital copy of their photos, as well as a personalized Share a Coke can with their name printed on the label.
Leveraging top athletes and digital influencers, we shared the amazing journey of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour to soccer fans everywhere, allowing them to celebrate their passion for the sport and get #ReadyFor the FIFA World Cup™ — all through Coca-Cola. We developed a brand new Instagram channel to share content in real-time. Brand love grew, countless stories were made and the World Cup united the globe.
total PR impressions globally
new Instagram followers gained
photos taken with the Trophy
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2012 Book 66: The Gnostic Gospels, by Elaine Pagels (4/24/2012)
Reason for Reading Am interested in reading a few of Pagels’ books, and I thought this was the best place to start
My Review 4/5 stars
Pagels objectively introduces the subject of the Gnostic Gospels—she describes the history of the texts, some basic differences between Gnostic beliefs and Orthodox beliefs, and then summarizes by saying that Christianity would have developed quite differently (or perhaps even fizzled out like other mystic fad religions) if Gnosticism had survived. She supports neither Orthodoxy or Gnosticism in this book, but provides an objective historian’s view on the two faiths. This is a fantastic introduction to Gnosticism, and it lacks the sensationalism of many Gnostic scholars today. Highly recommended. | <urn:uuid:540d2991-cadc-475e-9418-8c4b8bc060ac> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://hibernatorslibrary.com/2012/05/01/the-gnostic-gospels-by-elaine-pagels/ | 2020-09-21T03:52:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.954353 | 176 |
It may be worth mentioning from the start that the development of a new Technology National Curriculum fit for the 21st Century was never going to be easy. Nor was the outcome going to please everyone who had a particular vested interest in any part of the whole.
There is an argument that suggests that Online Safety is not just the domain of the ICT dept; it’s safeguarding and therefore requires whole school community involvement. As our good friend and colleague Penny Patterson from Havering often reflects: “If somebody walked into your school with a knife, you wouldn’t send them along to the craft and design dept because they do sharp pointy things” Given that it deals with the behaviours, ethics and culture of technology, surely it would sit more comfortably with PHSE….or Citizenship … you know …. one of Gove’s “soft subjects”.
I would suggest that, whilst not perfect, it still needs to be somewhere where it is clearly signposted and undiluted and has obvious progression. And needs to have clear references in other areas of the curriculum too.
Whilst we all agree that the old curriculum needed overhauling and dragged screaming into the second decade of the new millennium, many were worried that we would lose the ethos it originally tried to foster, particularly how it impacts on other curriculum areas.
Ever since Eric Schmidt’s speech to delegates at the Edinburgh International Television Festival in August 2013, there has been a tug of love around the curriculum that has ebbed and flowed between discrete computer science and the wider digital literacies. When “ICT” was dropped in favour of “Computing” and the first consultation was released, it was evident that there were significant omissions in referencing online safety, ironically most apparent within Key Stage 3 and 4.
After suitable representation and canvassing over a period of weeks (including a rapid response by a UK SIC consultancy team to a DfE request for exemplar descriptors) we arrived at the relevant statements we now have in the proposed Computing Curriculum. Whilst they are not the “meatiest” of statements, they do establish core principles and leave enough room for informed interpretation to allow schools to retain the focus on that connection between technology, behaviour and culture.
I used that interpretation as the theme of a keynote I presented at a series of NAACE regional conferences in November 2013 that focused on unpicking the statements in terms of online safety and digital literacy and identifying any logical progressions.
Beyond the Discrete
Despite being considered for exclusion, there is still a ground-swell of opinion with each fresh study or survey, that calls for a clear and consistent approach from schools when teaching these aspects. For most however, it is represented by the odd reactive assembly or a showcase event on Safer Internet Day.
The overarching descriptor in the Programmes of Study references those broader aspects:
- Responsible both in terms of legality but also with reference to those around you and the groups to whom you belong. Ethics and the impact of behaviours on cultures and how they respond.
- Competent assumes a deeper understanding of how collaborative technologies physically work and interact and the way that impacts on how the social structures within them operate. It is that understanding that will inform and influence use
- Confident describes a user who has developed a resilience to risk which allows them to exploit the potentials that technology has to offer. It also assumes the user can capitalise on those technologies to report risks and mobilise support.
- Creative assumes a user understands the potential of these technologies and can combine and apply them in a way that is both new & innovative and has a wider benefit to the social structures it serves
Key Stage One
Much of the behaviour we see exhibited around online technology has been self-developed by a generation who have experienced little in the way of pedagogical support; not their fault, to be honest. OFCOM Media Literacy Tracker reports amongst other things on the online habits of three and four year-olds. Many risky or harmful habits are established when young, either through inadequate supervision, no guidance or just poor modelling by adults or older siblings. The sooner those conversations begin, the better. These might include:
- Passwords. Too early for 5 year olds? Well not if they are already on Moshi or Penguin or Weevils or login to apps like Minecraft. Setting good routine is important to establishing the foundation of a wide range of strategies around security and identity.
- Contact risks. The demography of who they are talking to starts early and how to behave around people that you might not know. How avatars work and who could be behind them (CEOP’s Lee and Kim resource) How many young children play online games like MarioKart without understanding the identities behind Diddy Kong that day? Which bits about you are the parts you can safely share? Who is a friend?
- Inappropriate Content. That porn conversation that seems so difficult to have with a burgeoning teen should have had its seeds sown well in advance. Our colleagues from RespectYourself are already drafting resources to begin those conversations with very young children about self image; when it’s OK to be naked; what to do when something makes you feel bad online.
- Telling someone. This usually begins with self-policing and identifying who can help you when someone or something makes you feel embarrassed, angry, sad or uncomfortable. Establishing clear, effective and reliable ways for a young child to get help both at school and at home is vital but so is knowing how and when to tell. Sometimes that may be masked or inhibited by the technology or the environment it creates; understanding how that works is critical.
Key Stage Two
By the time young children reach seven and begin to mature as technology users, their online social life broadens. Not only does this offer the incredible opportunities a connected environment brings, but potential for risk and harm increases and needs managing in a more sophisticated and effective way. That requires a deeper understanding of how online technologies interact and how the social environments operate around them as a result.
This is a time of rapid adoption and social change, particularly around the time of transition from primary to secondary school. Children’s social hierarchies, environment, beliefs, routines and technology-use undergo a transformation creating a vulnerable milestone in their developmental journey.
Those four years are a formative time to develop a higher technical and ethical consideration of online systems that further build a resilience that will begin to shape behaviours when technical intervention or adult intervention is not there to do so. This might consider:
- Interoperability. How technologies combine to shape both opportunity and risk. Understanding how apps work alongside social networks to add functionality but can also bleed personal information away from the user without appropriate intervention
- Ethics. How online behaviour shapes the technology used and the social groups belonged to. How personal behaviour impacts on those around the user and affects not only personal vulnerability but that of peers
- Reputation. Permanency of online content and how it is used to make judgments about the user, regardless of how or who published it. Or indeed whether it is true or not. Understanding how web search engines work allows a deeper understanding of effective strategies (SEO) that affect the return of results referencing the user.
- Criticality. How judgements are made around the veracity, legality or appropriateness of content. Simple understanding of IP and ownership.
- Reporting. How to get help and how to exploit the most appropriate reporting routes available
Key Stage Three
By the time that students reach secondary education, there is a much keener reliance on technology to support not only their learning but also their engagement with their peers, both in and beyond the school gate. One 14 year old girl told me “If you haven’t got Facebook in this school, you haven’t got a life!” meaning that not only did school carry on after children had gone home, but much of the physical social agenda were planned across social networks. There could also be a hidden pressure on children to engage before they are ready to do so, for fear of being marginalised from an active social scene.
To maximise the potential these collaborative technologies can offer, a balance is required between the academic and social aspects. There also needs to be a more sophisticated understanding of the impact of online technologies on reputation; personal reputation of course but also the consequences of negative reputation on the group to which the user belongs. Their family. Their group. Their school. This might include:
- Copyright. Impact of illegal downloading on personal and domestic internet connections. Understanding the law around copyright. The potential impact of plagiarism on school career, exam results.
- Managing reputation. More sophisticated SEO. Contributing to positive online content eg Twitter feed, blog. Challenging published information that impacts on reputation. Understanding the most effective strategies for having content removed. Cleaning up older profiles and app integration.
- Identity. Its importance and how to develop secure routines to ensure it isn’t compromised.
- Ethics. How to navigate online connected cultures without compromising any of the above. How to begin to build an online persona that has a positive reputation and valued by other community members.
Key Stage Four
By the time curriculum specialisms are being established, the Computing Curriculum requires a much more rigorous approach to computer sciences and project development. How might a student focus on adapting online social mechanisms to share, collaborate with and sustain the development of an idea or project package? What is the wider ethical impact of online activity on broader groups, organisations and society in general?
These might include:
- Collaboration. The integration of a range of online technologies to support collaboration across the management of a project. Making appropriate choices around opportunities for blended working
- Support. Using collaborative mechanisms to outsource components of a computing project; crowdsource elements; fund projects through “kickstart” or “greenlight” technologies. Capitalise on expert groups to provide technical advice.
- Reputation. Using online technology to develop professional online profile and enhance reputation in preparation for FE/HE or the workplace. The impact of a negative reputation on college admission or job potential.
- Accountability. the wider implications of online behaviour on society as a whole eg. illegal downloading of music and its impact on developing artists
In a strange way, and possibly unintended, there is a clear progression through these programmes of study that is not at first obvious.
Whilst there is an obvious progression in breadth and complexity, there is a sub-progression that moves the child on a journey from the personal, through peers and the groups to whom they belong into society in general. This shift in “locus of control” and accountability mirrors the safeguarding journey many of us make in life. Think about road safety, that well-used analogy – crossing the road through to driving and impact on others and then the environmental considerations of driving.
Interpretation is King
Whilst these paragraphs do not provide an exhaustive list, they are a personal unpacking of what might turn out to be a curriculum of opportunity rather than a restrictive regime that stifles expertise. Interpretation could be king … with the right non-statutory guidance and empowerment of staff to teach it.
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Are you thinking of visiting Asia? Some of the first countries that come to mind are Japan and China. There is a little country in the middle that always seems to be forgotten or lost in the shuffle… You guessed it, it’s South Korea! This is a great example of where size completely doesn’t matter, this relatively small country – and it’s capital is PACKED with some amazing things to do. Regardless of whether you have a weekend or a few weeks, there are so many unique things to do in Seoul that you will never get bored! With palaces, spas, hiking, cool cafes, endless shopping and an amazing array of food to try – there is definitely something for everyone! This really is the Ultimate Guide to Seoul South Korea – and includes the Top Things to do in Seoul!
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So, Why Seoul?
You might be thinking to yourself “Why Seoul? What exactly does this city have that I can’t find anywhere else in the world?” If you weren’t already aware, Incheon International Airport has won “Best Airport Worldwide” on more than 1 occasion. This is a statement to what a world class city Seoul really is!
Another thing that people don’t seem to realize about Seoul is that although it is a huge city it is incredibly EASY to be a tourist here! You don’t have to learn Korean to enjoy this city. There is a 24 hour travel hotline that you can access any time of the day to get any information you want! I have called this hotline up for EVERYTHING from, “where can I find chicken restaurants?” to “what is the bus schedule?” to asking for translation help! It is absolutely incredible and the service is exceptional and the entire thing is…FREE!
This city is a perfect example of modern city meets traditional architecture meets beautiful natural beauty. Seoul is home to not 1 or 2 but 5 freaking palaces! You can visit them all during your trip, and all of them have a uniqueness entirely of their own. Palaces are the only thing Seoul has a lot of, there are over 40 different mountains in Seoul alone! This makes hiking one of the biggest pastime for residents living in Seoul. Seoul is a relatively new city, so the buildings and infrastructure looks super new, it is also super efficient! The subway in Seoul makes is incredibly easy to get around. It is very affordable and always on time, you can’t go wrong there! If you happen to be out past the time of the subway, don’t fret, cabs are everywhere. Unlike most places in the world, catching a cab in Seoul is much more affordable than anywhere else.
Hopefully I’ve convinced you of some of the reasons Seoul should be on your bucket list! Now I will share with you some of the coolest things to do in Seoul South Korea.
Top Things To Do in Seoul
Honestly Seoul is a foodie’s paradise, with an insane selection of food to choose from at such an affordable price, it is hard to go wrong here and eating is definately one of the top things to do in Seoul Korea! If you are familiar with Korean cuisine you might know the usuals like bibimbap, Korean BBQ and kimchi. Let me tell you, there is oh so much more to Korean food.
The interesting thing about eating Korean food in Korea is typically the restaurant will serve you only one type of dish. Let me list for you some of my absolute fav dishes. To find where to eat these dishes, use the handy dandy travel hotline and let them know what neighbourhood you are in. Then they will advise you on where you can find restaurants serving the dishes of your choice! Let us give you a quick guide to what to eat in Seoul!
Kimchi Bokkeumbap [Kimchi bokkeumbap (볶음밥)]
You may or may not have tried this variation of kimchi, but let me tell you it is DELISH! If you aren’t a fan of the tart taste of kimchi, in kimchi fried rice you lose that completely.
This is a lovely pork bone stew with potatoes that is made right in front of you. Most places let you choose how spicy you want this dish to be, so you don’t burn your face off!
RELATED: If you love getting to the heart of a city through it’s food, why not take a walking food tour or if you want to learn how to make all these delicious treats yourself, sign up to a cooking class. They’re a lot of fun -and a great place to learn more about Korean BBQ!
At first look you might think, this looks like sushi! I know I did, I couldn’t be any more wrong when I put it in my mouth… The rice and seaweed being rolled is where the similarities end. The insides are filled with Korean pickled veggies, you can add egg, shredded beef or tuna as well. This is considered Korean fast food, and it makes for a great snack when you are on the go!
This dish is something I still have dreams about… It is sauteed chicken with cabbage and chilli soybean paste, made right in front of you! If you want to go further you can add cheese to this dish! This is definitely what to eat in Seoul! and is the perfect street food dish!
I personally think there is actually no better way to eat short ribs. It is marinated and stewed right in front of your eyes. The meat melts in your mouth as it easily slips right off the bones. By far one of my absolute fav dishes ever!
I already mentioned that Seoul is home to a ridiculous number of mountains all jammed into one city and one of the best things to do in Seoul is to go hiking! It would be crazy not to go check out at least one of them on your visit! The views are gorgeous and not to be missed! Typically the signs on trails are written in hangul, so for the sake of not getting lost, I would HIGHLY recommend you attempt these hikes with local hiking groups. Check out Meetup for the best hiking group, my fav ones was “Climbing in Korea”.
Bukhansan National Park
This mountain totally kicked my ass, but the view made that totally worth it. It was super rocky with many sections needing you to climb over boulders with hanging rope. This one also has an easier option that isn’t as hard if you aren’t up for the super challenging hike. You can also combine a guided hike with a Korean spa experience – which may be just what you need to relax your aching muscles after a day on the mountain! It’s one of the best places to go in Seoul – and you can hardly believe how close to the city is, when it feels so far away!
Unlike the previous hike, this one is impossible to get lost on. It is super pretty and relatively easy to do. On this hike you’ll see some local temples and shrines, and at the end a GORGEOUS view of Seoul.
This was the first hike that I did when I arrived in Seoul. Boy was it a DOOZY, there is a section on this hike called ‘table rock’ where you are basically hauling yourself up a rock face. Needless to say my legs were pretty much jelly after this one. This one didn’t have great views, but was incredibly challenging to finish.
You can visit Suraksan – one of Seoul’s highest peaks on a Guided Tour which includes cable car ride, lunch and temple visits.
Daemo and Guryongsan
These two mountains are relatively tame in comparison to the hikes I have mentioned above. It isn’t too challenging, but definitely worth the trip. You get to see some breathtaking views of Seoul and see a GIANT buddha at the end of your hike!
There is only one word to describe this hike, absolutely bonkers! Unless you are an avid climber, the way you climb this mountain will completely mess with your mind. You will be squeezing and crawling through tight crevices and using ropes to haul yourself up through boulders. It is absolutely crazy, however you will feel like the definition of a badass when you do complete it! Did I mention insanely beautiful views at the end? It is s a great things to do near Seoul if you have the time and want to escape the city.
One of the things that makes Seoul so awesome is how insanely cheap things are! There are some seriously unique souvenirs to be found here. From masks to bookmarks to jewelry boxes to socks, I could go on and on! One of the things Korea is known for is skin care products, be sure to grab some of this one your way out, your skin will thank you afterwards! Below I will list for you the coolest places for you go go shopping in Seoul, including shopping malls.
Myeongdong Shopping Area
This is THE neighbourhood for all things skin and beauty related. All the top beauty and skin brands are located here. There will be lots of salespeople trying to lure you in with samples, just FYI. If you do make it down here there is this street food vendor that sells these meatballs on a stick. It is the best meatballs I have had in Korea, or possibly ever!
Located near the women’s college is an awesome neighbourhood to shop for fashion. Since it is in a student neighbourhood there are cheap prices galore! This was one of my favorite neighbourhoods to get my nails done. Which is a must when you are in Seoul!
My personal favorite place to shop, Namdaemun market is the traditional style shopping malls/shopping street in Seoul. Brimming with locales, you can find some awesome deals here. Also this is by far the best place to look for traditional Korean handicrafts and souvenirs to take back home. Want to get a traditional Hanbok made? You can get one done here! Just make sure to take someone who can speak Korean with you. :)
Apgujeong Rodeo Shopping Street
Looking for designer fashion? Look no further, this trendy neighbourhood has all your favorite designer brands. It is located in the most affluent part of Seoul, Gangnam. It is nice even for some window shopping fun!
This area is filled with high rise shopping malls. Once inside you have a variety of things to choose from. Whether you are looking for clothing, accessories or shoes, look no further. You can spend hours in one building alone, so if you are planning a shopping trip to this part of town, make sure to dedicate an entire day. You will definitely need it!
Explore the Palaces
There are five grand palaces in Seoul, each has their own uniqueness to them and exploring them is one of my favorite things to do in Seoul. Korean architecture is very unique, so be sure to see what these places have to offer! Below are the different palaces and what makes each one special.
Out of all the palaces in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace is the biggest one. Unfortunately this palace has been attacked more than once when being invaded by Japan. Due to this, many of the original buildings have been lost. However it has been restored, but only 30% of what the palace once was is standing today. There are also the Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum nearby which is neat. This palace also has a changing of the guard ceremony which is fun to look at and one of the reasons the Palace is one of the top attractions in Seoul.
Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁)
Changdeokgung Palace used to be referred to as the East Palace and is a UNESCO world heritage site. The coolest thing about this palace is the secret garden. It is absolutely beautiful and the best times to visit is the fall when the Royal Azalea flowers are blooming or in the fall with the gorgeous foliage. This is probably my most favorite palace out of all of them.
This temple is incredibly close to Changdeokgung and only separated by one wall. You could definitely make a stop over here and check out the two splendid ponds near the back of the palace.
The interesting thing about this palace is it wasn’t ever intended to be one! Since the Japanese had destroyed most of the other palaces, this was made to be a temporary one. This is the only palace that feature a lot of western architecture. You can check out the forested gardens and museum located in the area.
This palace grounds host both the Seoul Museum of History and The Seoul Museum annex of art. A lot of this palace had been destroyed by fires, and only about 33% of it has been restored. This palace was specifically built for an emergency place to move the king if something occurred and is one of the key historical sites in Seoul.
Like the palaces, the temples in Korea have a very distinctive look. They are not only beautifully made but are also located in very scenic areas. If you want to have a unique cultural experience, be sure to do a temple stay. You will get to experience Korean temple food and traditions that you won’t get the experience of anywhere else!
Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울)
Located in Gangnam, Bongeunsa Temple is one of the prettiest temples I’ve visited within Seoul. It is built on a pretty hilly area, so if you climb to the upper parts you very this beautiful bird’s eye view of the temple grounds below.
Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
This temple is the known for being located in the most central part of the city. As well as being the headquarters for Zen buddhism in the country. There are beautiful trees near the entrance and throughout the temple grounds which are very noticeable and identify it as a Buddhist temple & during Buddha’s birthday the grounds are decorated with beautiful lanterns.
Chill at Seoul’s Crazy Cafes
Seoul is home to an insane number of cafe’s! I am not talking your everyday starbucks, which are also there. I mean places where you can dress up as a princess! Or play with cats or dogs, these unique cafes are a must when you are in Seoul! Below is a list of my favorite cafes!
Let’s start this list off with a bang! Yep, you read that correctly ‘racoon’ In this cafe you can sip on your mocha latte while these masked critters scurry around you!
Not nearly as wild as the previous one, this is a cat lover’s dream come true. The particular cafe I had visited in Myeongdong has over 30 different cats and has all their names and pictures on a board! You can’t come to Seoul and not visit one of the many cat cafes and get your furry fix.
In this cafe you get to rent out and wear either fancy princess dresses or wedding dresses! It is a jolly good time, they even provide you with selfie sticks so you can have lots of memories of your visit!
Now you can combine your favorite childhood pastime, building with lego and drinking a cup of joe. Here you can hang out with you buddy, over some coffee and of course lego.
BauHouse Dog Cafe was absolutely one of my favorite cafe’s I’ve ever been to. Not only do you get to have some fun with the dogs running around and wanting your attention, but also have some sweet deserty drinks!
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Seoul is home to some pretty odd things, and by odd I mean hilarious! There are some places that you will either find strange or just plain burst out laughing.
This is one place you definitely want to visit with a friend. There are multiple exhibits that you become a part of that is an optical illusion. It is a jolly good time!
Decorate Your Own Cake
If you ever wanted to experience decorating your own fancy cake, this is your chance! You get to choose the shape and flavor of your cake. Then you proceed to choosing the decorations you want from the decoration bar. This is a guaranteed way to make you laugh, unless you are actually good at decorating, then you’ll just feel proud :D It really is such a fun things to do in Seoul!
Here you will get first hand experience learning all about the process of making Korea’s favorite side dish. This is unlike any other museum you have ever visited. I promise!
Located in one of the trendiest parts of Seoul, behold the museum that is shaped like a handbag! Not only does it look like a handbag, but inside it is all things handbags. Showcased are some of the most unique handbags you’ve ever seen. Its one of Seoul top things to do – especially if you a fashionista!
Experience the Nightlife
No Seoul experience is complete without some soju and maybe some dancing or singing! Alcohol in Seoul is sometimes cheaper than water… which makes getting buzzed incredibly easy! You can then take yourself to some of the local spots to dance the night away or sing your heart out at the noreabangs which are karaoke rooms you rent out. I’ll list for you the top places for you to have a good time!
This is where all the massive clubs with the blaring techno music is playing. A visit to Octagon is a must. When partying here come dressed to impress! Most clubs have a pretty strict dress code.
RELATED: Get a real slice of Korean Culture at a Hologram KPop Concert! This 5 hour immersive experience will have you dancing to the hot KPop artists of the day before being taken on a tour of one of Seouls favorite markets.
This neighborhood is where most of the expats and foreigners like the hang out. You’ll find plenty of bars and hangouts playing top 40 music you heard back home! Feeling like dancing with the queens? Make sure to have some fun with Korean Drag queens at Homo Hill, specifically inside Trance.
This area is a student area, located near a university. Being one of the most popular places to dance and or drink the night away. With plenty of bars and pubs to choose from. A unique one is Makgeolli Salon where you can drink the rice wine of choice for locals. Another super popular hangout is Thursday Party, where you’ll find plenty of people having a good time.
Detox and and Melt all the Stress Away
All that shopping, drinking and partying will have you pooped! Fear not, Seoul has your back. Going to the spa which is jjimjilbang is a very integral part of Korean culture. Here you not only come to relax and unwind, but also to detox by sweating in the various saunas. Below I will list my two favorite jjimjilbangs.
This particular jjimjilbang has some pretty impressive sauna options. There is a room filled with little clay balls that you can lie it. It is super relaxing, there is also a room made of jade, and an ice room to cool off. If you can handle the heat there is a salt room that you can lie down in as well!
If you don’t do anything on this list, the only place I ask you to visit is this one! It is absolutely huge! And has a super impressive selection of hot tubs to choose from. It is incredibly relaxing, one of my favorite areas is the head jade floors you can nap on! There is an awesome cafeteria you can get your snack on. Even private karaoke booths!
Neat Things To See
Lastly, there are things that are very cool to check out in Seoul that aren’t listed above. Most of these are very unique to Korea and Seoul and make your trip even more memorable.
Bukchon Hanok Village
The Bukchon Hanock Village area is where all the traditional Korean houses are. You can walk down alleys getting to be up close and personal with this beautiful traditional architecture.
This is a very interesting place to visit, here you will find the gates that were built to protect the palaces. Also you will find the Memorial Waterway and big statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun Sin. A great Seoul Korea things to do or things to do Seoul and things to see in Seoul.
Noryangjin Fish Market
Get up close and personal with Seoul’s freshest seafood. Here you will get wonderful photo-op opportunities with seafood locals love to eat! Don’t mind the smell, just remember it is a fish market!
This is a spot where you get to walk along a wonderful cheonggyecheon stream. It can be done alone or with a walking tour. It is super serene and don’t be surprised to see some couple having a romantic stroll as walking along the cheonggyecheon is considered a fun things to do in Seoul.
Ihwa Art Village
Another lovely place for a stroll you can find many murals and paintings in this neighborhood. Try to find the popular ‘angel’ wings that everyone loves posing with.
Where to Stay in Seoul
With a population of over 10 million people, Seoul is quite the capital city and with so many different areas, deciding where to stay can be tough! We’ve pulled together our top three recommendations for hotels in Seoul below – and if you’re doing your own research we suggest you look to stay in Hongdae, Gangnam, Gwanghwamun or Myeongdong.
Featuring views of Seoul, this luxury hotel is an easy walk from Samseong Subway Station (Line 2). It provides 5-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms.
Guests can enjoy taking a dip in the indoor pool, working out in the gym or unwinding with a drink in the bar. There is free private parking on site for guests traveling with a car. Those staying at the property also have access to a sauna.
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Dormy Inn Premium Seoul Garosugil is situated in Seoul and is close to the area's popular attractions. It also features a Turkish steam bath, a sauna and a rooftop terrace.
The rooms provide a refrigerator, luxury linen and slippers, and have views of the city. All are air conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe and a desk.
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Located in Central Seoul, this hotel offers good value accommodation. Those staying at the property also have access to free Wi-Fi and on-site parking.
This relaxed hotel offers reflexology, a coffee bar and massage services.
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Reclaiming the moral high ground [tm] :-) ...
For comments on "street" or people-photography generally see my answer here.
For answers on reclaiming the moral high ground from the creeps and perverts, read on ...
It's interesting to note that while I probably address the or a major aspect of David's question, and others tend not to so, or do so only obliquely, I've had neither votes (up or down) or comments. The few "creep" comments are in separate answers or comments.
But I'm not overly surprised and it's not surprising. This is an immensely emotive subject, and many or even most tend to 'go with the flow' and accept the societal excesses and attached implications. Which is understandable, but a shame. Fleeing into metaphorical 'gated communities' in response to the creeps, perverts, pdfls and their ilk is similar to the affect that terrorists have obtained in the western world with relatively modest effort. I was (of course) well aware that I was 'sticking my head up' when I 'penned' this answer.
While offence of parents or educators or whoever is not an aim, I consider (voice crying in the wilderness) that photographers might wish to consider reclaiming the moral high ground and not letting the perverts ruin everyone's lives. Doing this while not annoying or disturbing people is the challenge. I usually manage OK. Usually :-).
Legality varies by country and, as you are in the US, Michael Clark's answer looks very good. But, do your own research.
I take many photos of an extremely wide variety of subjects - many of people and many of inanimate objects, scenes etc. I'm careful with photos of children due to societal concerns. All such of my photos are legally taken and I seldom run up against parental concern but it does happen.
I'm either very open or "carefully covert" with my photo taking and in the latter case maintain a very active awareness of how others would judge the photos if reviewed. If it suits I'll ask parental permission. If I've taken photos of children without asking parental permission I'll seek out the parents if the situations suits. Here in New Zealand, on one only occasion in recent memory have I been asked to delete photos of a child. That was after I sought out the parent and the photos were wholly innocent by any measure. (I'm legally permitted to take such photos under NZ law but deleted them without complaint. I know that I'm "harmless" - the parent can not be sure.)
I have been accosted loudly on one occasion by a 'grandmother' - in Singapore. I had not taken a photo at that stage. (Shame - lovely (potential) photo of 2 children on a large rug in a shop display.)
I'm occasionally surprised here to find children who advise that parents/aunt or whoever is not there or far off. Nice that the country is in fact very largely trustable but still somewhat concerning. I find that requests to delete photos or expressions of anger or concern are extremely rare. I have had a few other delete requests re adults and in one case re piles of freight pallets. I may comply but in those cases I may well first explain that I'm legally allowed to take the photos and why what I am doing is "reasonable enough". Where children are involved a quietr approach is in order for the parent's sake.
I had one lady approach me at a beach after I'd been taking occasional photos of birds (flying type) and scenery for perhaps half an hour while picnicing with my wife. She demanded that I delete any photos of her and demanded to see my photos. I did not know if she'd happened to get included in any of the photos and was amused, on reviewing them, to find that she wasn't in any She stalked off, wholly unapologetic.
The need to take this sort of care is a shame but there are too many sick people in the world for a photographer to be blissfully unaware of the potential implications of ones actions - even when legal. But equally, the need to not be cowed by PC rubbish is, for me, a strong imperative - as you may have noticed if you've read this far :-)
I have taken a large number of photos in Asia in recent years. Mostly China but also Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Macau, ... . I find that in Asia and especially in China reaction to one's taking photos of children is almost invariably positive. Whether asking in advance or showing people afterwards almost invariably produces an enthusiastically positive response.
In China younger women seem more likely than older women to give permission, old men are perhaps less likely than old women and young men are usually happy (but more often bemused :-)).
"Last train to Shuanalong" - no arty quality photos here folks :-). Facebook resolution and quality - somewhere between street photography*, trip record and train-of-consciousness street wandering through (mostly) outer city Shenzhen. Many high ISO hand held walking. Some candid "unseen" (sometimes), some with permission. [[* "Genuine" [tm] street photography seems to have to be in monochrome. In fact, the transformation in effect is quite stunning - even if just converting colour images which have not been taken with a monochrome mindset. For trip record / long term memory embedding I find colour better.]].
Move to Asia :-)
Higher resolution version here - 7900x 2700
FWIW - and how much is moot, all the above except perhaps the upper middle one would have had parental or responsible-adult permission given before or afterwards. All these were taken in China. As noted in the text, in my reasonably extensive experience, openly taking photographs of children in public in China is almost always welcomed.
**(In China almost every individual child is THE family of the parents concerned - very special). ** I imagine that they are proud to have someone else take an interest in their family.
In any situation whether asking in advance or after taking a photo I'd share the results with the responsible adult as of right where possible - as much because they and I would both enjoy the sharing as for any other reason. email addresses often obtained. (Children are a small but non trivial portion of the subjects of photos that I take in China).
Added - mid 2014:
This is of direct relevance to the question.
@Jasmine - Thanks for the comments. Since writing the above I've been in India for 3 weeks, taken many many photos with a very wide range of subjects - and found that they too are much more relaxed about strangers taking photos - not only of children but largely 'across the board'. It's not uncommon to walk along a street with SLR at hip and be greeted by calls of "photo, photo" from bystanders.
And I've had two quite traumatic experiences, one where I took a series of shots (about 10 in quick sequence) of a Magpie flying, found on inspection that two frames just before the end had the bird flying at low level just behind a young girl on a scooter, some distance away. View of girl on scooter was from side rear. Two frames with her and bird were cute enough that I found the parent who was interested. We exchanged email addresses. Saw he was with NZ police. No problem, of course. Or so I thought. Story gets complicated but he subsequently filed a complaint as a member of the public to provide grounds for a police officer to visit me on an unrelated matter where it was claimed a complaint had been laid at another unrelated location. They were looking for "suspects" and used the complaint to enable a plausible 'fishing expedition'. The latter location was a skateboard park which I drive past occasionally and had often wanted to visit when I had time, but had never managed till about 2 weeks after the Magpie photos. At the skateboard park I took 200+ photos - many were of a talented young man (late teens) with a bicycle on a "half pipe". He did several 360 degree backflips (!!!) and a large number of aerial 180 degree jumps - some over my head as I stood on the rim of the 'pipe'. Magic. The visiting police officer lied about why she had visited and the original off duty officer also lied in important ways. As I was unaware of the lies until afterwards I was happily cooperative and provided ALL the photo sequence from the skateboard park plus ones either end of the sequence. She was thus satisfied as to my purposes. [ALL photos taken were completely allowed by NZ law and I was also not obliged to show the officer the photo sequence, but I did]. I subsequently found that the original lies are still on my police record and available to any organisation who asks for a "vetting report". It has the potential to affect any prospective photography work for organisations who decide to ask for a vetting report - as those involved with children are advised to do. This is not how our police system is intended to work. Work in progress :-).
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What is the biblical perspective on how to handle overwhelming feelings?
There are healthy and unhealthy ways to do that.
The healthy way to deal with strong feelings starts with thinking wisely about feelings in general. Our pastor often says that feelings are real (we do feel them, often intensely), but they’re not reliable (they make terrible indicators of what is true). So we should acknowledge them, but not be led by them.
Especially powerful, overwhelming feelings.
Allowing yourself to be controlled by your feelings is unwise and immature. The flip side of that is our example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. No one ever experienced the strength of horrific feelings like He did, to the point of sweating blood. He allowed Himself to feel His feelings, but then He turned in trust to His Father, submitting to His will. He set the bar for how to handle overwhelming feelings: feel the feelings, and trust the Lord.
Often, though, especially in the young, people deal with their strong feelings in unhealthy ways.
Stuff them. One of my friends refers to her “vault,” the supposedly safe, impenetrable locker where all the painful feelings of her horrific childhood were supposed to stay stashed. Out of sight, out of mind, out of touch. Until the vault developed cracks, and those strong feelings of pain and shame and horror and fear started slipping out sideways into her relationships and her dreams.
This is not God’s plan for emotional health. David wrote in Psalm 51:6, “You (God) desire truth in my innermost being.” In Romans 1, Paul referred to those who “suppress the truth in unrighteousness” (1:18). Stuffing and denying feelings is not truthful. And it doesn’t make them go away. Someone even wrote a book titled, “Feelings Buried Alive Never Die.”
Let them explode. Without self-control, the angry person can vent his or her anger with verbal shrapnel and even physical abuse. Road rage, anyone? (I blogged about this in The Problem with Heart Bombs.)
Self-injure. The “solution” of cutting, burning, skin-picking, hair-pulling, and other forms of self-injury has been growing in popularity over the past decade or so. These destructive behaviors can provide momentary relief by distracting attention to soul pain by causing body pain. When it becomes an addiction, the release of endorphins, feel-good brain chemicals, provides an additional reason to keep repeating it.
Those choosing to self-injure need an extra measure of grace and understanding, because their level of soul pain is especially high to go to that extreme. In addition to the emotional pain, I believe they are experiencing a nasty spiritual warfare attack. Jesus said that our enemy, Satan, “comes only to steal, kill and destroy” (John 10:10). The “slow suicide” of self-injury is a pernicious way to do that. I do think that cutting is a demonic suggestion, based on the story in 1 Kings 18 where the prophets of the false god Baal cut themselves trying to get the attention of their idol. Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 10 that sacrifices made to the false gods of idols are actually sacrifices to demons, so there is a biblical connection between cutting and demonic influence. (I’m not saying anything about demon possession, which is not even a good biblical interpretation of the New Testament word demonize; rather, I think those who cut hear the whisper from the enemy, whose native tongue is lying [John 8:44]: “Cutting will help. Cutting will make me feel better. Cutting is the answer.”)
God’s word offers us some healthy ways to express strong, overwhelming feelings.
Talk about them. The highly sensitive and emotional King David invited the Lord into his strong feelings, and he used words to express the agony of his heart. Many of the psalms are powerful expressions of the psalmists’ emotions. Consider Psalm 55:1-5 for example:
“Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for help! Please listen and answer me, for I am overwhelmed by my troubles. My enemies shout at me, making loud and wicked threats. They bring trouble on me and angrily hunt me down. My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking.”
When overwhelmed by strong emotions, telling someone else who can be trusted to listen respectfully and with understanding is a healthy, constructive way to express feelings.
Writing one’s thoughts and feelings in a journal is a powerful process to move the feelings from the inside to the outside. (I recently wrote about that here: Pen > Puter)
Let yourself cry. Then there is God’s good gift of tears. God created us with tear ducts as a way for strong feelings to leave the body, moving from our hearts on the inside to our cheeks on the outside, and that is much better, much healthier, than cutting so that the “red tears” flow.
Psalm 56:8 shows us that David was not afraid to let his tears fall:
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.”
God considers our tears precious enough to collect!
Sometimes, though, people have trouble accessing their unshed tears. They are locked up inside. Often this is because of having made a self-protective inner vow, usually many years ago: “I will not cry.” It was considered unsafe because crying resulted in shaming or being punished. When children make a personal inner vow like that, it functions like the cruise control on a car, controlling the speed. The little person who made the vow many years before created a hard and fast life-rule, and until it is addressed and renounced, it stays in place. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 13:11, “When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.” One of those childish things can be making an inner vow—which ends up, from the perspective of adulthood, being what the Bible calls a “foolish vow” (Lev. 5:4-6). And the wise thing to do with a foolish vow is break it, or renounce it or cast it off in Jesus’ name. Romans 13:12 instructs us to cast off deeds of darkness, which this kind of vow would be because it is the opposite of trusting in God.
What should we do with hard, overwhelming feelings?
• Don’t try to hide from them or stuff them.
• Acknowledge them and let yourself feel them. Invite Jesus into your feelings.
• Talk about how you feel, and what you’re thinking, with a safe person.
• Let yourself cry them out of your body one tear at a time.
And follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man: Feel the feelings, and trust the Lord.
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If you see the world in a blurry way
You go to the doctor and set all day
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A change from pills to shots to better your chances
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It is worth sticking to it, even if you do not feel right.
He’ll say your blood sugar is too high and the world is fine
Exercise, change your diet, low to no carbs during a meal
Your A1C should be a certain number to be good.
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You need to take one or two of the diabetic sugar wafers
Check your sugar levels, eat something – cheese, peanut butter, orange juice
You eat to increase your sugar and to stabilize.
Somewhere between the sweat and the blur is ideal, a phantom number
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The Indonesian judges who sentenced Bali Nine duo Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran to death row offered lighter sentences in exchange for bribes, their legal team have alleged.
The claims were made in a letter sent to Indonesia’s Judicial Commission on Friday, which called for an investigation in a last-ditch attempt to save the men.
Chan and Sukumaran would have received “a lighter sentence than the death penalty” if they were “given a sum of money”, the legal team said.
The two men were arrested in 2005 in Bali as part of a heroin trafficking plot along with seven other Australians and are expected to be executed by firing squad in coming days or weeks.
The pair’s former lawyer Muhammad Rifan told the media last week that there had been “interference” in the original case and that he was willing to reveal information that would damage his legal reputation in order to save his previous clients.
The letter from the men’s lawyers also claimed that the six judges presiding over the case were “pressured from certain parties” to give the death sentence.
They will meet with Indonesia’s Attorney-General HM Prasetyo on Monday to ask for the executions to be delayed while they pursue further legal challenges.
Over the weekend, Prime Minister Tony Abbott warned of a tough diplomatic response if the men were killed, although he refused to say if Australia’s ambassador would be recalled.
Millions of Australians have been sickened by the sentence, he said, admitting that “we are at the 11th hour.”
“If it’s right for Indonesia to ask and expect some kind of clemency, it’s surely right for us to ask and expect [the same],” Mr Abbot said.
On Monday morning, Australian embassy officials in Jakarta will be briefed by Indonesian officials on execution procedures — another sign that the killings are imminent.
Kerobokan prison governor Sudjonggo told reporters he is ready for the transfer “any time, any day”.
He said Chan and Sukumaran, who are considered leaders in the prison for their tireless work to help the rehabilitation and welfare of others, seemed somewhat resigned to the executions.
“They have surrendered even though there’s still legal efforts going on,” he said on Sunday.
Last week, both the Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Shadow Foreign Minister Tanya Plibersek condemned the death sentences in Parliament and appealed for mercy.
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Lee Young-mi | 李 伶美
1995 B.F.A, Ceramics Department of Hong-ik University of Fine Art, Seoul, Korea
1998 M.F.A, Ceramics Department of Hong-ik University of Fine Art, Seoul, Korea
2003 M.F.A, Sculpture Department of Central Institute of Fine Art, Beijing, China
2007 P.H.D, Art history Department of Tsinghua University of Fine Art, Beijing, China
Present an associate professor of ceramic art, Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute
2011 “FAMILIAR SCENT”, Artlink Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2010 “BOKADANG: Power of Everyday Life”, Artside Gallery, Beijing, China
1998 “HAND”, Danseng Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2012 Art Beijing, Beijing, China
Between dream and Memory, Force Gallery, Beijing, China
Recommendation Exihibition of Art Nova 100, Beijing, China
A Collection of works for the 1st China contemporary ceramic art Exhibition, Century altar, Beijing, China
2011 Cheongju international Craft Biennale, Cheongju, Korea
Gyeonggui international Ceramic Biennale, Yeoju, Korea
Datong international Sculpture Biennale, Datong, China
2010 Introduction to Zhejiang Kiln International Ceramic Art Exhibition, Hangzhou, China
The Seventh china contemporary young ceramic artist biennale Exhibition, Hangzhou, China
International Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition, Jingdezhen, China
2009 Emerging Korean Artists in the World 2009_USB, Seoul, Korea
Three understandings of “jing”, c5 Gallery, Beijing, China
2008 Ceramic Installation In post-colonial Context, Ningbo, China
Jingdezhen Contemporary International Ceramics Exhibition, Jingdezhen, China
2010 Second prize, The national Ceramic Art Design Creation Contest, China
2011 Second prize, The 1st Kaolin China International Ceramic Art Contest, China
NingBo Art Museum, China
The People Government of Datong, China
The People Government of Jingdezhen, China
The protagonists just like us in modern times, they are reflecting on the various problems of life and dedication with variety of poses and facial expressions. In addition, by combining animal forms and human-like metaphor reflects our instinct that already exist, the characteristics of congenital and the formation of cephalometric. In particular, it’s widely cherished expectations, hopes, thoughts…ect. are symbolically embodied as a rosary, a flower, a pair of floral shoe; the complex emotions of human is general difficult to describe with water, fire, blue sky and earth this kind of nature, which hold out for observation on life vision. Like the lighthouse which tell us the existence of island, each of the hearts of flash light to personal memories and feelings back to the point in time, to the role of the media and audience share.
Now I’m living and creating at the Jingdezhen of Jiangxi province at China permanently. Jingdezhen is a ceramic city of thousand years of making ceramic history, with a variety of traditional techniques and rich natural materials, making everything possible, it’s a special area which ceramic history and modern pottery civilization can be coexisted. I make my creations at Jingdezhen; most of my works are benefited from its culture and heritage. Over thirty dreaming pottery figurines of my artworks are fully develop the advantages—whiteness, transparency, using multiple techniques of “ceramic painting”. And of course, I completed the whole making process with traditional pottery way. Traditional handmade approach requires a lot of time and careful effort, it’s not favored by people because of low efficiency, but in my artworks, it’s an excellent way of expressing the true feelings of human.
Lee Young-mi on ‘Asia’
Cho Min-ju, (Assistant Professor, Department of Art History, Zhejiang University)
Lee Young-mi is a Korean artist who stands in an in-between space in 21st century contemporary art, which is largely dominated by the two countries of China and US. Lee went to China 14 years ago when China had already wrapped up the Cultural Revolution and had started to implement the reform and open-up policy. She immersed herself in China during its period of enormous influence on the world in the 21st century. The 1990s in China was an explosively passionate period when Chinese artists—such as those involved in the 85 New Wave Movement centering on Beijing’s 798, and artists working in US and Europe like Cai Guo-qiang—were establishing their own cultural identity in the world and rose as the blue chips of contemporary art. During this period, contemporary Chinese sculptors continued on the ‘Chinese Realism’ style that represented the 70s and 80s, while searching for a change through expanding their practice to installation art. Having studied contemporary sculpture and ceramics at Central Academy of Fine Arts and Tsinghua University in Beijing in the 90s, and having confronted the turbulence in Chinese contemporary art, one can trace formal style of 90s Chinese Realism in Lee’s works.
With the gust of Realism now winded down a notch in the 21st century, Lee’s recent body of work proposes much more fundamental issues about the formality and content of Asian art. Like other Chinese artists, Lee’s subject of meditation is on the Asian identity. However, the ultimate aspiration of Lee’s oeuvre lies in reconstructing a ‘diverse Asia’, which goes beyond the mere deconstruction of Asia’s modernity and documentation of the complex heterogeneous Asia which many artists today are preoccupied with. During her dozen or so years of sojourn in China, Lee traveled around the country and researched the ancient Chinese burial culture which is different from that of Korea, and also collected various antiques like broken porcelain and old TVs. Lee’s interests through such travels were to excavate the meaning of life and death as meditated upon by ancient people of Asia, and to find the cultural background that determines Korea and China as two separate Asias rather than one. Hence the anthropological reinterpretation on Asian traditions left in Korea and China has become a significant issue for Lee, who, through the perspective of an ‘Asian woman’, strives to represent the Asian life and ideals that have remained hidden thus far.
Lee’s artistic narrative, which really started with her solo exhibition Between Dream and Memory: Floating Island at Seoul Arts Center in 2006, is extremely still and restrained, unlike the works of contemporary Chinese artists. Although they resemble 90s Chinese Realism works in terms of formalism, Lee’s white monotone sculptures made of white clay suggest a meditative quality often found in plain white porcelain of Joseon Dynasty. In a reserved tone, each sculptural figure expresses the countless emotions and frustrations of everyday life, and the true essence of life that reveals itself in the repetition of despair. At the same time, the palpitating human ‘aspiration and desire’ in the midst of such aggressive violence of everyday life is expressed through the glowing light from the clear porcelain and the Buddhist rosary, flowers and flower shoes that each figure holds. Lee claims that she found inspiration for this installation from the porcelain burial dolls found in the burial practices of China’s Han Dynasty. In Between Dream and Memory, Lee’s contemporary visual language perfectly materializes the ‘metaphor of death’ inherent in the porcelain burial dolls of ancient China, and the Asian way of bridging across the rupture between the present life and the unattained dreams through a spell. Leading us in the present to a space of death, this installation yielded a precious opportunity of meditating upon the meaning of life.
Lee’s observation on Asian life becomes more concrete after she moves to a small Chinese city called Jingdezhen. Already in her fourth year in residence there, Lee has been focusing on the life of ordinary people who have gotten used to their wearisome life of endless labor, without having gained any kind of benefit from China’s economic development. Lee’s works focus on the life of nameless individuals living in the 21st century Asia that can be found in both Korea and China. In her installation Bokadang : Power of Everyday Life shown in Beijing in 2010, Lee displayed old sown-over clothes that her neighboring elders wore until they died, together with sculptures of animals made in realist fashion. In this work, Lee demonstrates trace of time through the old clothes and the greatness of life that is attained through the dull repetition of labor. Lee’s work TV Series, which was shown in the annual exhibition Familiar Scent at Art Link in Seoul in 2011, suggests scenes from limp exhausting life through the arrangement of small figures and old Chinese TVs made of white clay. The tedious life of Chinese people in the 21st century is a serious matter for Lee, as someone who has witnessed the wearisome history of Korean people who severed ties with traditions of the past to propel democracy and economic development. Lee started to demonstrated her own aesthetic qualities of Realism through applying the mechanism of Realism—which was used to tell stories of politics and public in 70s and 80s—to reinterpret the everyday life of ordinary people in the 21st century Asia. In other words, Lee demonstrated how ‘Chinese Realism’, which was previously conceived as a way of conveying the ‘big discourses’ about the massive Chinese society, can more than sufficiently deliver the ‘little stories’ about the individual life.
Actually, China has seen an enthusiastic drive towards such ‘little stories’ since the boom of Realism in Cultural Revolution, as demonstrated in The Stars(Xingxing) and Scar Paintings(Shanghen) of 70s and 80s, and the 85 New Wave Movement started to focus on subjects like locality, humanism and issues of the individual. Ultimately, however, the visualization of such ideas through an artistic language didn’t seem to differ a whole lot from Western art. Meanwhile, Lee continued on her art practice in the context of Chinese Realism, while restraining the emotional level by embracing the sense of ‘emptiness’—the essence of Minimalism which swept over Korea and Japan. Such approach was rather original and gentle. Rather than being visually flashy and exaggerated, the simple refined white figures in Between Dream and Memory capture the everyday life in a humble voice, and communicate with the audience of this generation in an extremely engaging way. Lee’s minimalist approach demonstrates an artistic realm which couldn’t successfully be expressed through abstract art in Chinese contemporary art. Lee’s approach started to evidently take its form through her work TV Series in the exhibition Familiar Scent, providing the basis for Lee’s realism which, unlike massive Chinese installation works, observes the individual everyday life in a hyper realistic fashion through her intentional use of miniature forms and reserved colors.
Another fascinating aspect about Lee’s work is that in all of her installations, including Silent Memory, there is a real representation of the Asian body. As mentioned above, these bodies play a pivotal role in carrying out the narrative about the life of an Asian individual. However, the ‘body’ in her works aggressively rejects the excessive philosophical interpretation of Western aesthetics. In other words, Lee’s bodies are not ‘bodies dominated by the mind’ in the context of Western philosophy, but are ‘organic bodies’ that exist within reality. Although Postmodernism in Asia at the end of 20th century dredged up hidden narratives of deconstruction theories on subjects like discourse, body and other, artists could not overcome the limitations that lie in the basis of Western philosophy, such as the fixation on transcendentalism and skepticism, and the dichotomy of body and mind. Therefore, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that in Western art, what lies in the antipode of representing human, or the body of the woman in particular, is the aged theories relating to ‘god’ or ‘masculinity.’ Neither Louise Bourgeois nor Keith Haring seems to disagree with this fully. However, the ordinary, incorrectly proportioned, and unidentified Asian body that appears frequently in Lee’s works, is a non-religious cultural body that communicated with reality, rather than a body as a deconstructive apparatus that otherizes itself. By intentionally miniaturizing existing large Realist sculptures, arranging them in a certain narrative, and repeatedly staging various stories in a similar format, Lee is able to fully eliminate the interpretation on the Western idea of the ‘cynical body’ from her work. Lee’s experimentations propose a new alternative for the problems of contemporary art that arises when ‘interpretation’ outpaces ‘artistic representation’ and ‘communication with reality’.
As our reality is not always so bright, Lee’s narrative that focuses on the everyday life of Asian, as mainly demonstrated by her work TV Series in Familiar Scent, is forever dark and frustrating. However, when one has patience and persistently follows the uncomfortable narratives, one comes to face the clear concrete hope like a lotus flower budding in a swamp. It seems to soar up, riding the rhythm of the artist’s hands in the smell of earth layered in her sculptures. Pouring her heart and soul into Asian porcelain techniques since university, Lee expressed that “the taste of the hands and its process in making a piece of work is more profound experience than the story itself.” In Jingdezhen, the mecca of ancient Chinese porcelain where high quality kaoline is still produced today, Lee is conducting various experiments of applying formative techniques of white clay and porcelain to art. Her simple working process of making a form, coloring it, waiting for it to dry, and firing it, is reflected clearly in her works by narratives that anticipate hope in the dull repetition of everyday life. At the same time, Lee’s installations which often use actual objects with stains of human use, such as old Chinese TVs, door slabs, broken pottery and farmers’ clothes from Cultural Revolution, reminisce the ‘lost sense’ of Asians. Of particular note, the crafty traditional pottery technique and use of antiques come together brilliantly in the three-person exhibition at c5 Gallery in Beijing, in 2010. Such primitive method of production sheds a light on the problems in the production method of contemporary art which centers on mass production, use of ready-mades and reproduction.
Art has the tendency to become contemporary art without relying too much on sensorial experiences when it reaches philosophical maturation. This is a problem that is still evident in Chinese contemporary art, as Western art has been adapted without criticality since 1980s. However, ceramic practice, which fully employs both texture and volume from the selecting of the material to making of the form, opens new potentials through Lee’s works as a new visual language. By focusing on method of production rather than philosophical interpretation, Lee’s works expand the existing various textures of ceramics to the realm of contemporary art, and successfully transform the tangibility of earth to an artistic language. Therefore, Lee’s sculptures and installations elevates Asian ceramics, which has always been devalued as ‘craft’ in modern times, to a perfect harmony with contemporary art practice. Lee’s unique creative approach which stimulates the human tactile senses makes an inference to the cognitive practice and mentality of Asians before modernity, or the period when man and earth, and man and man bonded. Made of raw white clay of Jingdezhen, each work has clear impressions of the maker’s finger prints. As opposed to Western thinking that relies on the vision, these works stimulate the tactile senses of the audience, which in a strange way, inversely stimulates and objectifies vision.
The established Chinese artists who have intentionally rejected tradition to make new art of Asia since 1980s might find Lee’s endeavor to re-focus on the discourse of ‘tradition’ rather uncomfortable, but such might be the worries of those who have not properly grown out of modernity. Lee’s reinterpretations and various experiments on tradition offer a refreshing alternative for those living in both East and West in the 21st century who have experience a rupture with tradition. Like the unexpected rise of China, Lee’s art, which rejects being defined through an existing language of contemporary art, can no longer be overlooked. It’s truly exciting to wait and see just how the Korean artist Lee Young-mi will use Asia’s tradition as a tool to confront the ever more turbulent waves of globalization. | <urn:uuid:660dfa24-3c41-42fc-a9c6-e82ae7be4e4d> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://tokyo.shunartdesign.com/artist/lee-young-mi/ | 2020-09-21T02:57:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.93355 | 3,528 |
Texas Hospital Capacity
On Tuesday, June 16th, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to update Texans on the State’s coronavirus response and hospital capacity. Although there has been an uptick in cases, the Governor offered reassurances that Texas continues to maintain abundant hospital capacity.
“As we begin to open up Texas and Texans returns to their jobs, we remain laser-focused on maintaining abundant hospital capacity,” said Governor Abbott. He added that “the best way to contain the spread of this virus is by all Texans working together and following simple safety precautions. We all have a responsibility for our own health and for the health of our loved ones, friends, and neighbors. COVID-19 still exists in Texas, and if we are to contain the spread while getting Texans back to work, all Texans must do their part. That means making safe and smart decisions like wearing a mask, washing your hands, and socially distancing in public. The more Texans protect their own health, the safer our state will be and the more we will be able to open up for business.”
Following the Governor’s remarks, Doctor John Zerwas presented an in-depth update on hospital capacity in Texas. Doctor Zerwas’ presentation can be viewed here.
Local Mask Requirements
This week, several local leaders issued mandates on businesses to require face masks. Bexar and Hidalgo Counties led the way followed by the City of Austin. Austin’s ordinance mirrors Bexar County’s and will take effect June 22nd and run through August 15th. Businesses, not individuals, can be fined up to $1,000 for non-compliance.
Governor Abbott commented on these local ordinances with the following remarks: “Local governments can require stores and business to require masks. That’s what was authorized in my plan.” He added that “businesses … they’ve always had the opportunity and the ability, just like they can require people to wear shoes and shirts, these businesses can require people to wear face masks if they come into their businesses. Now local officials are just now realizing that that was authorized.”
Dallas and Harris Counties are expected to follow with similar mandates.
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Signed into Law
Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 and President Donald Trump signed the Act into law on June 5th. The Act provides significant changes to key provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) utilized by many business operators across the nation. The key changes in the Act include the following:
- Covered period: The Act now allows borrowers to spend PPP proceeds until the earlier of twenty-four (24) weeks from the loan origination date or December 31, 2020 to qualify for loan forgiveness. This is a significant expansion from the original CARES Act, which required borrowers to spend PPP proceeds within eight (8) weeks of the loan origination date to qualify for forgiveness.
- Loan expenditures: The Act now requires borrowers to spend at least 60% of PPP proceeds on payroll expenses to qualify for forgiveness as opposed to the original 75% requirement. With this change, borrowers can use the remaining 40% to pay for other eligible expenses (i.e., rent/lease obligations, utility payments, and mortgage interest).
- Workforce restoration:The Act now allows borrowers to restore their workforce and wages to “pre-pandemic” levels by the end of the newly expanded Covered Period (see point 1 above) as opposed to the original deadline of June 30, 2020. Additionally, the Act provides a safe harbor provision which protects a borrower’s eligible amount of loan forgiveness if restoration of the borrower’s workforce and wages cannot be adequately attained.
- Unforgiven proceeds loan term:The Act now allows borrowers to pay off any unforgiven loan amount over a five-year term as opposed to the original two-year maximum. The annual interest rate remains at 1%.
- Payroll tax deferment: The Act now allows businesses that took a PPP loan to delay payment of their payroll taxes, a practice that was originally prohibited under the CARES Act. Borrowers should, of course, work with directly with their CPA or other financial professional(s) to ensure compliance and maximize their total tax deferment amount and time period.
Texas HHS Names New Operating Officer
This week the Texas Health and Human Service Commission named Maurice McCreary, Jr it’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective July 20.
The chief operating officer is responsible for overseeing the agency’s information technology, procurement and contracting services and system support services.
McCreary most recently served as the interim chief executive officer of Hamad General Hospital, a 660-bed tertiary care facility in Qatar, where he led daily operations of the clinical and non-clinical support services departments and facilities management. McCreary also oversaw $344 million in state-of-the-art construction projects that included a new 20-room operating theater and a 300,000-square-foot trauma and emergency department. | <urn:uuid:e7f0f61e-8d6b-4b7c-8160-781bb1417548> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://txlobby.com/covid-19-texas-news-for-lobbyists/this-weeks-news/ | 2020-09-21T04:01:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198887.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921014923-20200921044923-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.953139 | 1,057 |
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The Bible says: ” Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect ” (Matt. 5:48) What does it mean to be ‘perfect’, and how can a human being attain it? When can we say of a person that he is ‘perfect’?
Absolute perfection belongs to God alone, no human being can ever attain it, because we will all be found wanting, when weighed in the balance.
So the perfection which a human being can attain is a relative perfection.
The state of perfection he can reach will be in relation to his abilities, his possibilities, and the extent of heavenly grace bestowed upon him.
The Lord God, speaking of the righteous Job said: ” that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil.” and ” there is none like him on the earth ” (Job 1:1 & 8). Job’s ‘perfection’, was only relative not absolute perfection.
In the same sense, Noah was said to have been a righteous and God-fearing man: ” Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God. ” (Gen. 6:9).
Jacob too was perfect, even though he had various weaknesses. (Gen. 25:27). But God judges each human being in relation to each one’s possibilities, according to the era in which he lives, his level and the work of the Spirit within him.
The quality of being perfect might be in relation to a particular commandment, such as when the Lord Jesus said to the rich young man: “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor. ” (Matt. 19:21)
It is our duty to strive for perfection, but we can never say that we have reached it. In any case, the road to perfection consists of stages, so that as soon as a person reaches one of them he finds another higher, further stage awaiting him, and he becomes like someone pursuing the horizon.
Look at St. Paul, the apostle who ascended to the third heaven, and who laboured harder than all the other apostles, who said:
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on… But one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. ” (Phil. 3:12-14)
If the great St Paul did not consider that he had become perfect, but that he needed to strive and strain to reach it, what can we say about ourselves?
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“Autumn in New York, why does it seem so inviting?” sings Ella Fitzgerald. Well, the answer to that is easy. With the summer heat gone, New York is ideal for strolling and for eating. And both can feature dessert. I spent 10 days in September 2012 sampling as much as I could.
One of the many things I love about dessert is that it can be had with lunch and with dinner, as a snack, as breakfast, and even consumed in liquid form.
Let’s start with the liquid. Do you remember as a kid when you first heard about this thing called hot chocolate? Do you remember how you envisioned it? Silky smooth and warm, rich and creamy. Not exactly melted chocolate, as that would be too hard to drink. But simply liquid chocolate perfection.
And then someone gave you a cup. If you’re like me, you were bitterly disappointed with the thin watery milk and the faint chocolate-like taste. I’ve since discovered that there are awful and not so bad versions, but there is nothing like the hot chocolate of my childhood imagination.
And then I found Max Brenner (841 Broadway). I did not want to go into this restaurant, and when I did, I did not want to like it. But oh, I did.
Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man is a chain. Tourists and children love it. It is packed. It is loud. It has a shop inside the restaurant. It has its own merchandise of candy and mugs and body scrubs and candles. It has frighteningly large portions of frighteningly calorific food. This is not my kind of place.
But I heard their hot chocolate was good, and it is my duty as International Eating Expert to check these things out. On top of an overwhelming list of other chocolate drinks, they have several kinds of hot chocolate — Swiss, Mexican, and variations with cappuccino, marshmallow and even crunchy chocolate wafer balls.
But I was captivated by the Italian Thick Hot Chocolate on the menu ($5.95). It is available in dark, milk and white, but of course dark is your only real choice.
It is liquid chocolate perfection. The drink had just the right amount of sweetness with detectable nuances of the chocolate. It was thick but not unctuous, and, surprisingly, did not leave me wishing for a glass of water. It stayed hot and the last sip was as good as the first. I have craved it every day since.
This is a sweet treat not to be missed. For a more New York experience though, my advice is to order it at the bar and then escape the restaurant and sip it outside while people watching in Union Square.
Whether after a meal, or as a snack on its own, New York does not disappoint the sweet tooth. Since autumn is harvest season you have even more choices than usual as the city’s pastry chefs take full advantage of green market goodies. This fall had an exceptional peach harvest, and peach compotes, crisps and pies were featured on many menus.
Yet in September and even October, some summer sweets are still available, like this exceptional strawberry tart with mint ice cream from Gramercy Tavern ($12; 42 East 20th St.).
North End Grill in Battery Park City (104 North End Ave) has a stunning lemon meringue pie ($8), as well as many seasonal offerings.The Dutch (131 Sullivan St.) has great pie ($10) all year round with both seasonal and inventive flavors (coffee cream anyone?).
A meal at Momofuku (Noodle Bar, 171 First Ave) means you can enjoy the ever-changing flavors of soft serve afterward (e.g. peanut butter and ritz cracker twist, $5). Or go directly to the Milk Bar (251 E 13th St. and other locations) for a slice of crack pie ($5.25).
Another advantage of NYC in the autumn is that on a nice afternoon it is still warm enough for ice cream. You have almost limitless choices. The artisan delicacy of earl grey tea or barrel-aged vanilla at the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream truck ($5; several locations). The sugary soft serve with candy confections of Big Gay Ice Cream (125 East 7th St and a truck) — I tried the Salty Pimp (vanilla soft serve, dulce de leche and sea salt dipped in chocolate, $5). Wild flavors like apple calvados or classics like passion fruit at Il Laboratorio del Gelato (about $5; 188 Ludlow St). The Coolhaus Truck ($6; often at Union Square) or Melt Bakery for ice cream sandwiches ($4; 132 Orchard St.).
If you’re too chilled for ice cream, how about a Wafles & Dinges liège waffle with spekuloos spread ($5; several carts). Or anything chocolate from Jacques Torres (factory at 66 Water St in DUMBO, plus other locations).
Sweets can also be had for breakfast. Doughnuts are a classic choice, and NYC’s best are from Doughnut Plant. Try a Matcha Green Tea Cake doughnut or a peanut butter and banana cream filled yeast doughnut, or something more traditional like Valrhona chocolate ($3-4; 379 Grand St and 220 W 23rd St, plus at shops like Dean & Deluca).
Stop in at Maialino (in the Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Ave) for a morning latte ($4.75) and a toffee glazed brioche bun ($4). If you’d like to taste this at home, try my adapted Chelsea bun recipe below — a very reasonable facsimile.
The sweets of New York are inviting in any season, but especially so in autumn. Eat (or drink) up!
Caramel Chelsea Buns, inspired by Maialino
2 ¼ cups flour
¼ cup sugar
1 package Quickrise yeast
1 tsp salt
¼ cup milk
½ cup water
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup butter
1 3/4 cup brown sugar (preferably muscovado)
Mix flour with sugar, salt and yeast. Heat 2 tbsp butter with milk and water until it is about 125 F (not much more or you will kill the yeast). Add to flour mixture and stir. Add egg.
Knead 10 min, adding more flour if needed.
Place in a bowl, cover with a tea towel and let rise for 10 min (or until dough doubles in size) in a non-drafty place (in winter — heat oven to 100 degrees, then turn heat off).
Melt butter on stove top and add brown sugar. On medium high, heat mixture so that the sugar starts to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
Take 1/3 of this mixture and put it in a 9×9 pan. Add 2 tbsp water and stir.
Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread remaining sugar and butter mixture on dough. Roll up into a tube and then cut into 9 pieces.
Place in pan, sugared ends facing up and down. Cover and let rise 40 minutes, or until they rise enough so the pan is full.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
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On 20 June 2017 the House of Representatives agreed to a Senate resolution that a joint select committee on oversight of the implementation of redress related recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse be established following the tabling of the final report of the Royal Commission.
The Royal Commission delivered its final report on 15 December 2017. Information on the Royal Commission is available here.
The committee is inquiring into:
- the Australian Government policy, program and legal response to the redress related recommendations of the Royal Commission, including the establishment and operation of the Commonwealth Redress Scheme and ongoing support of survivors; and
- any matter in relation to the Royal Commission's redress related recommendations referred to the committee by a resolution of either House of the Parliament.
The committee is due to table its final report by 2 April 2019.
The committee was due to table its final report by the final sitting day in November 2018. The reporting date was then extended to the second last sitting day in March 2019, following agreement from the Senate (on 18 October 2018) and the House of Representatives (on 22 October 2018). The reporting date was then extended again, to 2 April 2019, following agreement from the Senate (on 14 February 2019) and the House of Representatives (on 18 February 2019).
The select committee concluded its inquiry when it tabled its report on 2 April 2019.
Participating in the inquiry
The committee is continuing to accepting submissions. The submission deadline was 17 August 2018, although the committee will continue to consider and accept submissions after this date.
Please note that while the committee welcomes all written submissions and other evidence, the committee is not able to investigate or make findings in relation to individual cases of sexual abuse. The committee's inquiry will focus on the redress related recommendations of the Royal Commission and related matters.
If you need advice about the Redress Scheme please contact the Department of Social Services on 1800 737 377. Further information about the Redress Scheme can also be found here.
If you are concerned about your submission being public you can ask the committee to keep your submission confidential or for your name to be withheld.
Confidential submissions are only read by members of the committee and the secretariat and are not published online.
Name withheld submissions are published online, but without your name, and therefore can be read by the public.
If you would like either of these options please clearly indicate this on the front of your submission.
If you are interested in contributing to the committee's inquiry, please refer to the terms of reference. You may find it helpful to look at the guide for preparing a submission. It includes suggestions on what to include in a submission, a check list, and information about what happens to your submission once it has been received by the committee.
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25 On this account the (A)anger of the Lord has burned against His people,
And He has stretched out His hand against them and struck them down.
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The information provided here is to help with understanding about specific eye conditions and to assist in determining appropriate teaching strategies for use in educational settings. This page is in development and we will continue to add main eye conditions and provide information around causes, symptoms and treatment.
The ophthalmologist is a doctor trained in the treatment of diseases of the eye. Most ophthalmologists perform eye surgery and have an interest or specialise in a particular part of the eye e.g. retina, cornea, eye muscles.
The BLENNZ ophthalmologist visits Homai Campus one morning a week and works with the National Assessment Service team. He will undertake a comprehensive examination of the eyes of the akonga and offers medical and diagnostic information and advice to whānau, caregivers and teaching teams.
The optometrist is a trained professional who assesses visual function, prescribes corrective lenses (spectacles/contact lenses) and low vision aids. Optometrists who have therapeutic endorsement may also prescribe topical medicines (ointment and drops) to use in the eye when necessary.
The BLENNZ optometrist also visits Homai Campus one morning a week in conjunction with the ophthalmologist. Her role is to assess the need for glasses or low vision aids and offer advice and information to parents, caregivers and teachers.
The orthoptist specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of strabismus (often called ‘squint’ or ‘lazy eye’), amblyopia and eye movement problems. They see a large number of children as strabismus and amblyopia usually need treatment during early childhood.
We currently do not have an orthoptist at BLENNZ. They are generally based within an eye department at the local District Health Board/Hospital.
An easy way to remember what an orthoptist does is: Orthoptics: Ortho = straight; Optics = eyes.
Achromatopsia is a non-progressive and hereditary visual disorder which is characterized by decreased vision, light sensitivity, and the absence of color vision. In the U.S. it affects about 1 in every 33,000 people.
Albinism is a rare group of genetic disorders with deficiency of melanin pigment production, which causes the skin, hair or eyes to have little or no colour. It effects about 1 in 18,000 to 20,000 people in the USA and Europe.
Amblyopia is poor vision in an eye that did not develop normal sight during early childhood. It is commonly called ‘lazy eye’. Usually, only one eye is affected by amblyopia, but it is possible for both eyes to be ‘lazy’.
Aniridia refers to partial or complete absence of iris tissue in the eye. It is usually associated with poor vision due to fovea and optic nerve hypoplasia. Aniridia can be familial or sporadic.
Astigmatism occurs when cornea is curved more in one direction than in the other. The shape of the eye is more similar to a football than a rugby ball. The prevalence of astigmatism is highest in infancy and childhood. Rays focus at several points (in front and/or behind the retina). Near and distant vision is affected.
Glaucoma is a condition which causes damage to the optic nerve of the eye due to higher than normal intraocular pressure and is relatively rare in children.
The cornea is the window ‘glass’ at the front of the eye ball and it is normally transparent allowing light to enter the eye. Cloudy cornea occurs if the cornea has lost this transparency from various eye diseases. Cloudy Cornea is also known as Corneal Dystrophy.
Coloboma may affect the eye structure in isolation or it can occur due to chromosomal abnormalities that involve other body structures. Coloboma can occur in conjunction with heart defects, choanal atresia, nervous system abnormalities, genital/urinary tract anomalies or ear malformations (as in CHARGE Syndrome).
The natural crystaline lens behind the pupil is largely responsible for focusing images onto the retina (tissue in the back of the eye). The natural lens should be clear and transparent. When this lens becomes cloudy it is called a cataract. This will cause permanent visual loss if it is not treated timely in children.
CVI is a condition where a reduced visual response occurs due to damage to the posterior visual system in the brain. Typically the eye structure itself is normal. CVI is one of the most common causes of severe visual impairment among children in developed countries.
Hypermetropia occurs when light rays focus behind the retina because the eye is either too short or has too little focusing power. Hypermetropia causes near and distant objects to appear blurry though the distance objects are relatively less blurry.
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea (front window of the eyeball) thins and bulges into a cone-like shape.
Lebers Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is a spectrum of inherited conditions that causes poor vision in early childhood. Symptoms commonly first appear around 2-3 months of age.
In order to see clearly, light rays from an object must focus onto the inner back layer of the eye. The eye works like a camera. In myopic eye the focusing power of the eye is too strong where the light rays focus in front of the retina. Objects in the distance appear blurry and as they get closer to the eye, are seen more clearly.
Nystagmus is an abormality of eye movements where the eyes shake spontaneously. It is caused by either poor vision or central nerve system abnormalities.
Optic nerve atrophy is a morphologic description of a pale looking optic nerve when there has been a loss of volume of the optic nerve tissue.
Peter’s Anomaly refers to a congenital corneal opacity (clouding) due to iris–corneal adhesion (Type 1 Peter’s Anomaly) or lens–cornea adhesion (Type 2 Peter’s Anomaly).
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina, which is the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Affected people often have difficulty seeing at night and a loss of side (peripheral) vision.
Retinoblastoma grows from immature retinal cells. It is the most common malignant intraocular tumour in children less than five years of age. If not detected early, it is often fatal.
Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy is the most common hereditary macular dystrophy with an estimated incidence of 1 in 10,000. It affects the macula, this is a specialised region of the eye that we use for seeing straight ahead and in detail. The typical person presents with visual symptoms between the first and third decades of life.
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Contrary to popular belief, fasting may involve no eating during the day however it does not necessarily mean one ends up spending smartly in terms of food and drinks in the evening. Most of the times excessive spending occurs when families visit the popular Ramadan bazaars and markets – often tempted by the mouth-watering dishes. With the fasting month of Ramadan coming up soon, Cuponation Singapore shares some handy tips and tricks for parents and kids to enjoy the fasting month all the while spending smartly.
*This article was contributed by Atiqah Khamurudin
1. Set a daily Iftar Budget
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For parents who have just started training their young ones how to fast, it is perfectly understandable how children will be tempted by the foods they see on TV and in the markets. It is not wrong to reward your child with their favourite meal for breaking of fast however you may want to consider setting a daily budget while going for Ramadan bazaars and restaurants to avoid wastage.
Use an expense tracking app like Wally to keep track of your spending after you and the kids head out to buy food for Iftar. For example set the budget at 30 when you go out to the bazaar. If it helps, you can also just bring 30 dollars in cash to avoid overspending.
2. Compare prices for different buffets
In an ideal world one would try the best to avoid lavish and excessive iftar ceremonies and buffets however there’s no harm in a treat for you and the family once in a while. One way to cut excessive costs when purchasing all you can eat Ramadan buffet seats is by comparing different prices and meal options provided by various restaurants and hotels. For example, parents can make use of Eatigo to compare the best discounts and deals for the whole family’s Iftar meal.
3. Behave at Ramadan buffets
Everything has the tendency to look extremely delicious when you’re hungry and even more for the kids. Tame not only your inner glutton but also the kids by training each other to take small portions for iftar first and only add on after the meal is finished. Another idea would be to share small dishes among the family for everyone to have a taste instead of each having one big plate to himself as most times we often mistake wanting a taste as hunger.
Most restaurants and buffets have a policy that you should only take as much that you can eat while others even allow you to take away extra food which you can’t finish. That in mind, if you really cannot finish what you have ordered, ask to have the remainder of your meal packed and take it home. You can even heat it up for suhoor the next morning instead of putting it to waste.
4. Ramadan Meal Prep
Having the family eating outside daily for Iftar can also be quite costly which is why a smart option would be to meal prep by week throughout the fasting month. Why by week? For one thing, it is easier to plan meals per week and accommodate the surprise moments where the kids or your spouse has a separate iftar appointment.
When you prepare your meals in advance, you can save a lot of time. Check out some easy Ramadan recipes for the morning suhoor and evening iftar to inspire and help you plan out meals.
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Forget the stores, you're a gamer. You do your Black Friday shopping online. And while we already pointed you too Microsoft's deals they are running, let's take a look at what some other online retailers are offering on the cheap from the comfort of your own home.
Assassin's Creed 3 (360, PS3) - $34.99
PS3 250GB Uncharted 3 Bundle - $259.96
Just Dance 4 (360) - $24.99
LEGO Lord of the Rings (360, PS3) - $29.99
Skylander's Giants Starter Kit (360, PS3, Wii) - $49.99
Along with these details every 4 hours different titles are going on sale. Included in that are Uncharted 3, Borderlands, Borderlands 2, World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, Halo 4, Syndicate, Modern Warfare 3, Star Wars Kinect, and more.
Sadly it seems most of the videogame deals Best Buy had to offer are already sold out online. You may have better luck in store, but there were originally dozens of titles offered under $30.
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There's also the Holiday Offer sale which runs until Monday.
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Kurt Wagner and his Nashville band bring R&B grooves to the Pavilion this Summer.
This is an unallocated seated event.
Roxanne de Bastion 8pm – 8.30pm
Lambchop 9 – 10.30pm approx.
The problem with writing about Lambchop is the same thing that makes Lambchop so very special. Simply put; how on earth do you begin to cover what Kurt Wagner, and his changing backing-band, have created and accomplished in the twenty-odd years of their existence.
Loosely described as “alternative country” Wagner has covered so much ground in his work thus far that you never really know what to expect. From faint country croons, to the eighteen-minute composition that introduced last year’s brilliant Flotus LP, Wagner has pieced together one of the most engaging and eclectic back-catalogues in the game.
On 4 November 2016, Lambchop returned with For Love Often Turns Us Still—officially titled FLOTUS. Inspired as always to make art from the unusual sounds and scenes of his South Nashville neighbourhood, Kurt Wagner set aside what he has learned over the last 30 years and embarked on a musical adventure to bring us this album that sounds like no one else — or, completely, unmistakably, like himself.
Wanting to make an album that his neighbours and wife would listen to – though a version of that garbled through grocery store speakers and tiny cell phones – Kurt became inspired by, though not tethered to, a plethora of modern day musical voices across modern R&B, soul and hip-hop amongst other genres. “Overall, artists like myself have been using the same production techniques forever, letting technology enhance and further a sound but not really taking it to a new place. Technology bending to the will of the creator became playful, complex, and exciting to hear on repeat with a structure still open to interpretation.”
Start to finish, FLOTUS is imbued with that magic energy that comes when an artist stumbles upon the thrill of the new — something that makes them brave enough to want to start the whole process over again. The album is bookended by two long-form pieces: the first, ‘In Care of 8675309’, is most reminiscent of where Lambchop have been, while the second, the sprawling and hypnotic ‘The Hustle’, suggests where they might still be headed. Taken as a whole, FLOTUS is anchored by previous album sensibilities and is brimming with the many hallmarks of Lambchop’s catalogue: the same beautifully nuanced arrangements and the same unparalleled ability to capture the eternal in life’s quotidian struggles.
The first introduction to FLOTUS comes in the form of final track ‘The Hustle’, which seamlessly shifts between movements – a foundation suggestive of krautrock and early electronic music, gorgeously ornamented with perfectly placed piano and horns. Drawing upon a diverse palate of influences and transcending each one, it’s a stunning piece of work—certainly one of the most impressive achievements of Lambchop’s career.
Kurt has also shared the story behind ‘The Hustle’, another unabashedly romantic Lambchop song:
My wife and I attended this wedding of one her college friends in the countryside outside of Nashville. Weddings are a heady mix of emotions, memories, and events that can be quite rich in imagery. With this being a Quaker wedding, there was a lack of “officiating” in that the bride and groom addressed each other directly the entire time. This was something that I found to be most touching. Beyond that, as with much of my writing, I tend to describe experiences in an almost journalistic fashion and then strip things down till there is barely a thread to hold them together—in this case, starting with the vows and then moving on from there. The entire wedding party was doing this great synchronized dance step that I hadn’t seen before. I asked my wife what dance it was, and she told me it was the Hustle. She suggested I join them. I respectfully declined.
Roxanne de Bastion reminds us that great lyrics do have a place in pop music. With a nod to 1960’s psychedelia, Roxanne delivers thoughtful social and personal commentary soaked in piano & cello arrangements.
Born in Berlin to a musical, bilingual family, she started composing and performing at the age of 15. Soon after, Roxanne moved to London, equipped with her guitar, her songs and a one-way ticket.
Glastonbury’s legendary acoustic stage, a showcase at Folk Alliance in the USA, opening for Martha Wainwright, Ricky Ross and Thea Gilmore as well as touring in her own right across Europe only account for a handful of events that filled by Roxanne’s diary over the past twelve months.
Her debut album and follow-up EP garnered support from BBC6, Xfm, The Sunday Times, R2 Magazine to name a few. In Germany, Roxanne has even made the prime time news together with Taylor Swift in a feature on the future of music as well as receiving national press in FAZ and Intro Magazine. Roxanne de Bastion is no stranger to the independent music scene supporters across Europe.
In addition to her own music, Roxanne is an advocate of artist rights and represents independent artists on the board of the FAC.
“One of the most perfect voices I’ve ever heard” – Tom Whalley, BBC6
“If you ever get a chance to see her live – definitely do!” – BBC Introducing
“Standout number…astonishingly assures” – The Sunday Times
Please note there will be no Eat Before the Show on Friday 18 August.
Bars will be open as normal.
Please note that Booking Fees apply on the following transactions:
Online: £1.50 per ticket + £1.50 postage or free collection at the Box Office.
Print at home tickets: These can be emailed to you on the account you have registered with DLWP free of charge (booking fees apply)
Telephone: £3.50 per transaction + £1.50 postage or free collection at the Box Office
There will be a cheaper booking fee for events under £10 (booking fee = £1.00) and under £5 (booking fee = 50p).
Free events booked online are not subject to a booking fee.
There is no booking fee for tickets purchased over the counter.
Please note that we are only able to post tickets within the UK. If you live overseas please select box office collection or print at home tickets. Tickets purchased for post will be send 10 – 14 days before the show date.
All tickets include a Restoration Levy of £1 and will be subject to an additional £1.50 booking fee per ticket. Postage of tickets adds an additional £1.50 postage charge. Other options include having your tickets emailed to the email registered to your DLWP account to print from home or free collection at the Box Office.
The following are exempt from the Restoration Levy: Learning & Participation events, events associated with exhibitions, family shows that include a child ticket price, OUTLANDS events and Music’s Not Dead events in our Café bar. Also exempt are those organisations that hire the Pavilion where they are offered a community rate, amateur shows or are in receipt of a concession from Rother District Council.
Full terms and conditions can be found here: dlwp.com/terms-conditions-booking/
Please be aware that we operate no re-entry for gigs. This means that once you have entered the building, you cannot go out and re-enter. This policy is in line with other major music venues across the UK and put in place on police advice. No re-entry is clearly signposted as you come through security on the front door.
There is a fenced-off area on the terrace for people who go out to smoke or vape.
- By Rail
Direct trains go from London Victoria, Brighton and Ashford to Bexhill.
There are also trains from London Charing Cross, changing at St. Leonards Warrior Square and from London Bridge or Charing Cross going to Battle. Battle is only a short taxi journey away (15 mins approx).
Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for up-to-date train travel information.
Town Taxis: 01424 211 511
Parkhurst Taxis: 01424 733 456
- By Car
If driving from the London area:
Take the M25, then A21 to Hastings. Turn off at John‘s Cross and follow the signs to Bexhill.
Take the A22 to Eastbourne, go across the Bishop roundabout to the A271 and follow the signs to Bexhill and the seafront. The De La Warr Pavilion is on the Marina.
From the Brighton area:
Follow the A27 out of Brighton until you arrive in Bexhill On Sea.
Please be aware the Rother District car park outside the De La Warr Pavilion operates paid parking until 8pm. After this time parking is free. There is also lmiited free car parking along the seafront.
Within the limits of this Grade One listed building, the De La Warr Pavilion strives to be fully accessible with a range of facilities to support your visit.
Assistance Dogs are permitted into the building.
Please contact the Box Office on 01424 229 111 to arrange a visit.
Facilities for disabled visitors
- Ramped access at the front of the building
- A low counter at the Box Office and Information Desk
- Disabled toilets on two floors
- A lift to all floors
- Accessible galleries on both floors
- An accessible Café
- Spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium for seated events
- Ramped access in the auditorium for events during the day
- Ramped access into the Studio
- Two travel wheelchairs are available for use at the De La Warr Pavilion. To reserve, please call our box office and information desk on (01424) 229111 or ask a member of staff on arrival. The chairs are provided on a first come, first served basis and are intended for use inside the Pavilion. Please contact us for more information.
Facilities for blind or visually-impaired
- Large print season brochures
Facilities for the hard-of-hearing
- An T-Switch induction loop in some areas of the auditorium (please indicate when booking as this facility is not available on the balcony)
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Insect Alert: What’s going to be bugging you this Spring?
Where you live affects almost everything about your life, from the food you eat, the weather you enjoy (or loathe in some cases), the amount of crime, traffic and taxes you have to deal with — even the household pests you face.
Winter Weather Affects Spring and Summer Pests
Just like you, rodents and insects are particular about where they live. While they’re all looking for available food and water, ant problems are usually more common and severe in the warmer, southern regions of the U.S. while colder areas have to deal with rats and mice. Spiders may be more common in drier areas, and mosquitoes love moisture.
Aside from regional differences in climate, seasonal weather patterns also affect pest populations. When the seasons change, it’s not hard to notice that you often experience more of a particular pest than others. What does this mean for you as a homeowner who just wants a pest free home?
The best defense is a good offense. If you want to keep insects and rodents out, you need to understand exactly what’s drawing them in.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be targeting each region and sharing tips, tricks and information to help you prevent pests naturally. To get you started, we’ve summarized the National Pest Management Association’s Bug Barometer, forecasting how winter weather will impact pest populations this spring and summer so you know what to expect and how to solve these natural problems.
Where the wild things are (or aren’t)!
East Coast: Up north, areas like Boston had record snowfall. This means more standing water as the snow melts and the weather warms, which creates the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. You’ll start seeing them after the last frost and by the time we get into summer, you’ll want to use some protection. Try lavender scented dryer sheets to repel these buzzing pests.
Although winter and spring were cooler than normal in the southeast, the usual high humidity will offer favorable conditions for ants and mosquitoes. These cooler temps do come with a bit of good news though; pest populations may be slower to emerge due to the colder weather. Even if their appearance is delayed, they are still a force to be reckoned with. We’re sharing tips to help you control ants on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest with #AntBites. Here’s one of our favorites:
Midwest: Record breaking cold temps will likely mean a delay in pest activity. The extreme cold may also reduce rodent populations. If you’re looking for another reason to love winter, THIS is it! Although insect populations may not be smaller, they will probably occur later in the spring and summer seasons. Minnesotans especially know that the land of 10,000 lakes is also the land of 10,000 mosquitoes! Before you hit the summer BBQs, you might be interested to know that mosquitoes are more attracted to people who have been drinking beer, and less attracted to people who have been consuming garlic.
Further south, a lack of precipitation may drive ants indoors and lead to an increase in tick populations. Remember to wear light colored clothing and to cover up if you will be outside in tick prone areas like the woods or forests.
West Coast: Warmer and drier conditions lead to lower mosquito populations, but unfortunately the good news stops there. Drought conditions will drive ants indoors looking for water. Tick populations will thrive in areas of brush and vegetation. Remember to keep your yard clear of leaf or brush piles — ticks prefer moist, dense areas to open, sunny spaces.
Natural pest prevention works.
We can’t control the weather, but there are many ways you can control pest activity in your home. Like that old saying, “Prevention is the best medicine,” pest prevention is better than ending up with an infestation and having to get rid of them.
These three steps make up the building blocks of every pest prevention plan:
- Clean up — By cleaning up, rodents and insects will have fewer places to hide. There will be fewer food and water sources, and less nesting (or in the case of rats and mice, gnawing) material available.
- Seal up — By sealing potential entry points, pests will have to work harder to get into your home. They will usually choose the path of least resistance, and move on to easier pickings.
- Pouch up –By using earthkind’s botanical pest repellent pouches to protect your home and personal property, you can turn a pest’s strength into a weakness. Rodents and insects rely on scent for multiple reasons. Detecting danger such as predators and poisons, as well as to leading them to friendly territory and food sources make this sense extremely important. Scent-based repellents block these critical olfactory cues. Rodents will flee to an area of safety (outside your home) instead of risk blindly entering a predator’s territory.
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Educational institutions are dealing with the exponential growth of the amount of data they handle, as students and teachers increasingly embrace digital content, cloud services, and online apps. To succeed in this data-intensive reality, they need an efficient and affordable way to expand their storage needs while improving their data backup and recovery.
The education sector, in general, is always trying to find new ways to do business more efficiently and at a lower cost in the face of extreme budget pressures. And these days the sector is looking to the cloud more and more to reduce expenses while gaining access to added robust features and functionality. Relying on the cloud means you don’t have to maintain a large IT staff or operate an in-house data centre. If you’re an educational organisation, you want the cloud to be safer and you want your cloud provider to be responsible for protecting your data.
A recent independent study by Dimension Research, commissioned by StorageCraft, found that 60% of educational institutions believe that data backed up to the public cloud is safer than data backed up on-premises. Further, the study revealed that another 60% of educational organizations believe it is the responsibility of their cloud provider to recover data and applications in the event of an attack or loss.
But are these answers correct? Can and should educational institutions rely solely on their cloud service provider, such as Google and AWS for data protection?
Top cloud providers like Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) do protect core infrastructure and services. That’s their responsibility. But it is the customer’s responsibility to secure that data. Overlook this fact and the risk increases of experiencing a crippling and permanent loss of your data, should anything ever happen to it.
For companies like Microsoft and Google, the education sector is a vital market, so they often provide their cloud apps, such as Office 356 and G Suite, to educational institutions for free, along with free accounts for all their students. As a result, it’s understandable that educational institutions might rely purely on Google/AWS for data protection and security. But that’s not entirely true. Take, for example, data generated by the cloud app Microsoft Office 365. It’s true that Microsoft guarantees the service. But Microsoft does not guarantee the protection of the data you generate when you use Office 365.
Office 365 does have some baseline data protection measures in place. There is a 30-day recycle bin that lets you recover and restore deleted data inside a 30-day period. This is helpful because users often delete or purge data and later discover they need it. But after that 30-day period, that data is gone forever. Microsoft spells this out in the fine print of its terms of service.
A lot of schools are not fully aware that they need extra protection to secure their data and recover it if it’s lost or compromised. That can turn out to be a very painful experience, should data loss occur. Because educational institutions do have very valuable data in the cloud, from student test records to birthdates, student banking information, and very likely also research data. All of this needs an extra level of protection and recovery capability.
The education sector has another urgent reason to take data security and backup extra seriously: the rising threat of ransomware. More than a thousand schools in the U.S. fell prey to ransomware attacks in 2019, according to security firm Armor. In June 2019, Nagle Catholic College in Western Australia came under a cybersecurity attack, with bank account and credit card information stolen, including signatures scanned when parents paid school fees. According to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, the private education sector was the fourth-biggest victim of data breaches from April to June 2019.
For educational institutions – just like for any other business today – the reality is that it’s not a matter of if a data-loss incident will occur, but when. That’s why it’s essential for them to implement new strategies around data backup and recovery. Schools that act will be in a far better position to quickly react to ransomware attacks and undo any damage.
What kind of action should schools take? They need to take data security steps that go above and beyond the cloud because when it comes to data security—whether the issue is data corruption, a security breach or even accidental data deletion—the burden is on you, not your cloud provider.
To survive in today’s digital world, educational organisations need robust, cost-effective ways to increase storage and ensure data backup and recovery. Fortunately for them, there are just such solutions in the market now, tools that allow educational institutions to easily and powerfully manage data storage and backup, in the cloud or on-premises—and do it without busting the budget.
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