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U.N. confirms North Korean defectors at risk of repatriation from China
Dec. 30 (UPI) — The United Nations sent a letter to the Chinese government in October, urging Beijing to refrain from forcibly repatriating a group of North Korean refugees under Chinese detention.
The Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights disclosed a letter signed by Tomás Ojea Quintana, the U.N. special rapporteur on North Korea human rights, and Nils Melzer, the special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, that was delivered to the Chinese government on Oct. 27, South Korean news service News 1 reported Wednesday.
On Sept. 13, Chinese authorities arrested a group of five defectors. The North Koreans were attempting to flee to South Korea, leaving the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang on Sept. 12. The next day, the group, which included a 14-year-old girl and a pregnant woman, were detained and sent to a police station in the port city of Qingdao, according to the U.N. letter.
It is unclear whether the arrested North Koreans are a family. The group included a 49-year-old woman, a 48-year-old man, a 14-year-old girl, a woman who was six months pregnant, and another woman whose age is unknown, according to reports.
The U.N. said any repatriation of the defectors would be a violation of Article 3 of the U.N. Convention against Torture, or UNCAT, which requires no government expel, return or extradite a person to another country where there are sufficient grounds to believe the individual would be subjected to torture.
The number of North Korean defections to the South has dropped in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pyongyang has sealed its borders in response to COVID-19, and could be on guard for the new mutated form of the novel coronavirus.
Korean Workers’ Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun said Tuesday a “new variant of a malicious virus” that is highly infectious is “spreading to various countries around the world.”
North Korea raised its alert level for the virus to the highest of three stages earlier this month, and all foreign aid workers left the country in December.
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Fejezet 17
2 Samuel, 17
1. Ahitophel said to Absalom, "Let me choose twelve thousand men that I may set out and pursue David tonight.
2. I will attack him while he is tired and discouraged and throw him into a panic. All those who are with him will flee so I will strike down only the king.
3. Then I will bring all the people back to you as a bride comes home to her husband. Seek the death of only one man and then all the people will be unharmed."
4. The advice pleased Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
5. Then Absalom said, "Call in Hushai the Archite to hear what he has to say."
6. When Hushai came before Absalom, Absalom asked him, "Ahitophel has given this advice. Shall we follow it? If not, you speak."
7. So Hushai said to Absalom, "This time, Ahitophel's advice is not good.
8. You know that your father and his men are warriors. When enraged, they are like a bear robbed of her cubs in the field. Besides, your father is expert enough in war not to spend the night with his men.
9. Right now he is hiding in one of the pits or in some other place. If some of your men fall in the first attack, whoever hears of it will say, 'There has been a slaughter among the men who follow Absalom.'
10. Then even the valiant man whose heart is like that of a lion will utterly melt with fear, for all Israel knows that your father is a warrior, as are the men who are with him.
11. My advice is for you to gather all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba, as many as the sands of the sea, and go to battle in person.
12. Then we shall find him wherever he is and fall on him as the dew falls on the ground. Neither he nor any of his men will be left alive.
13. If he withdraws into a city, all Israel will bring ropes and drag it into the valley until not even a pebble of it remains."
14. Absalom and all the Israelites said, "The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahitophel." For Yahweh had decreed that the good counsel of Ahitophel be defeated, so that he might bring evil upon Absalom.
15. Then Hushai reported to the priests Zadok and Abiathar, "Ahitophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel in this way; but I have advised them in this manner.
16. Therefore send word to David quickly, 'Do not lodge tonight at the desert fords. Go beyond them lest the King and all the men with him be trapped!"
17. Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were waiting at Enrogel where a maidservant regularly went to report to them so they could go and tell king David, for they themselves must not be seen in the city.
18. But a lad saw them and reported to Absalom. The two hurriedly left the place and entered the house of a man of Bahurim who had a well in his courtyard, and they got down into it.
19. The woman took a covering and spread it over the well's mouth, then scattered grain over it without anyone noticing.
20. When Absalom's servants came to the woman's house, they asked, "Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?" The woman answered them, "They left, following the brook." They looked for them but could not find them; and so they returned to Jerusalem.
21. After they had gone, the men came up out of the well and went to tell David, "Hurry and cross over the river, for this is what Ahitophel has counseled against you."
22. So David and all those who were with him crossed over the Jordan; and by daybreak, not one was left who had not crossed the Jordan.
23. When Ahitophel saw that his advice was not followed, he saddled his ass and rode back home to his own city. After setting his house in order, he hanged himself and died. He was then buried in the tomb of his father.
24. David had already entered Mahanaim when Absalom crossed over the Jordan with all the Israelites.
25. Absalom had put Amasa in charge of the army instead of Joab. Amasa was the son of Ithra, an Ishmaelite who had married Abigail the daughter of Isai, sister of Zeruiah, the mother of Joab.
26. The Israelites and Absalom pitched camp in the land of Gilead.
27. When David arrived at Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, and Machir the son of Ammiel from Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim,
28. brought beds, basins, earthen vessels, wheat, barley, meal, roasted grain, beans and lentils, honey and curds, sheep and cheese from the herd. All this was for David and the people with him to eat
29. for they said, "The people are hungry, weary and thirsty in the desert."
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Whenever new AI technology is introduced, there’s always the concern that it will replace the human touch. Well, AI has the power to turn basic writing into a commodity, but it could also make new and unique human ideas even more valuable. This is a special The Beat issue. So take a break and check it out, we promise it'll be worth it.
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The launch of ChatGPT has sparked a lot of conversations about the future of AI and its impact on content marketing. Truth be told: some marketers are simply loving the idea of having a bot doing all the creative tasks (is it, though?) while others are just terrified about the thought of the human workforce losing its value. However, there is a unique paradox at play - AI can both standardize content and make truly handmade content even more… valuable. You read it right. In our recent column, our CEO Diego Gomes provides thought-provoking insights on this topic. Don't miss the opportunity to read his perspective.
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Recently, Getty Images and Shutterstock have taken vastly different approaches towards the use of AI. Getty Images is currently suing Stability AI for alleged intellectual property rights infringement, while Shutterstock has announced the expansion of their partnership with OpenAI and the launch of a fund to compensate content creators. What do these contrasting approaches tell us about the future impact of AI and its potential as a tool for empowerment or a source of fear and mistrust? Join us as we delve deep into this topic in our latest blog post.
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TikTok has acknowledged that its employees have the ability to manually increase the visibility of certain videos on the platform in order to achieve a targeted number of views. The feature, which is known as the "heating" button, bypasses the platform's algorithm and is used to promote celebrities and emerging creators within the TikTok community (not following an algorithm, but rather the app’s interests). Well, this type of behind-the-scenes manipulation is not uncommon among social media platforms and can lead to misuse. The full details of the case can be found in the linked article.
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You know your brain is long gone when you have to look through your camera roll on your phone to remember what you have been up to of late.
First up, this drapey tee finally arrived from Gap today (I ordered it two weeks ago). I love it! I got navy, plum and white (they did not have my size in the gray, boo!). I wish clothing manufacturers made maternity clothes like this- flattering and disguising instead of all this skin tight biz. I have no desire for people to see where my belly button is, thank you very much.
I got this cozy number as well. There is a sale online right now if you need anything from Gap.
I was thrilled to find out it was on a parade of homes- I always long to see the insides of houses that I admire exterior-wise. It was gorgeous inside as well- I just adored all of the finishes (and forgot to take a single picture).
All the details were simply lovely.
Oh, and there was a football game in Knoxville this past weekend. . .
I wore a black dress with white dogs (including bulldogs). Morgan requested that I attempt to go neutral, but it was 90 degrees, and I am 22 weeks pregnant. It was more a matter of finding something that would fit on my body (and support my alma mater).
We left the game at the half (before it got exciting). However, after 3 hours of tailgating and a couple sweaty hours of game attending, our babysitter budget was shot. Poor Miss Priss did not get a bath due to her parents' focus on the football game. I did tear myself away from the TV to put her to bed, with Morgan periodically interrupting "Where's Spot?" and "Goodnight Moon" to give me overtime updates.
We recovered after a busy weekend with a little Salsaritas mother-daughter lunch date today.
Guacamole was consumed by the handful.
By the toddler. I'm a few weeks away from that point. . .
Your daughter is just adorable!
That sweater! Last time I looked they didn't have it online anymore. Maybe I should check again!
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this time I am coming up with some kinda emotional, wild and mainly erotical post... When I first looked at these photos - well I just could not find my words... They are simply breathtaking. Which one is Ur favourite? I just cannot make any decision...Lea T, Kate Moss and Natalia Vodianova make a good 3, don't you think so?
Please go and see my English Fashion blog (not the German one).
Those pics are a little bit strong, but we'are in the new millenium..so I agree with u!
It's and hard choice...but my favourite is Kate Moss!!!
i remember seeing these pictures in love magazine a while back.
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GitHub - zethon/Owl: Simplified message board client.
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I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Darrius and I enjoyed our time celebrating the holiday with his family in Delaware and now, we’re back in Maryland gearing up for a quiet and relaxing holiday weekend. But before I start my weekend, I want to leave you with 7 simple things to be thankful for every day.
1. Family, friends & loved ones. | When all is said and done, family is all you have. It’s truly a blessing to have people who support, uplift, pray for and even lovingly correct you. Blood relatives, in-laws, friends who have become like family…be thankful for them all, every day.
2. Clean water. | Having clean drinking water is something I’ve taken for granted for years. However this year, thanks to our dear friends Rich & Erika Akwo, I’ve realized how bless we are to have access to clean water. I’m thankful to have clean water to cook with, shower in and to drink. From the water crisis in Flint, Michigan to the water crisis in Cameroon, I have a new found appreciate for something as simple as clean water. For more information on how you can help provide clean water to those in Cameroon, read more here.
3. Pets. | Although we don’t have any pets just yet, I have several friends and family members who do. I’ve seen firsthand how having a pet can bring so much joy to one’s home. That’s definitely something to be thankful for!
4. Your gifts & talents. | I’m not sure about you, but there have been times when I’ve taken my gifts and talents for granted. Now that I’m more aware of what they are, I try to use them to inspire and uplift others as often as possible.
5. The internet. | Being able to connect with family and friends whenever you want, because of the internet, is definitely something simple to be thankful for. Being able to know what’s going on in the world, thanks to social media, without having to wait for the local news report is priceless!
6. Music. | Music has the power to uplift, comfort, bring people together and do so much more! For that, I am thankful.
7. Your ability to read this post. | Being able to read this post means that you’re alert, capable and above all, it means that you are ALIVE.
So tell me, what are some simple things that you can be thankful for everyday? Let me know!
Thanks for reading and I can’t wait to read your responses. Until next time, be blessed and stay safe…XO!
If you subscribe to my newsletter you probably remember me saying that this summer was “a wild one”. I can honestly say that I’ve gone through just about every emotion there is over the past 3 months. Despite the wild and craziness of the season, my saving grace has been my evening and morning routines. Having set routines makes navigating through my days so much easier. Therefore, I want to share a few of my “night before” tips with you. Here are 5 things to do at night to prepare for the next day!
1. Clean up your surroundings. | I always tidy up before heading to bed. When everything is in order and in place, I can breathe easier. Plus it helps to know where things are when you’re trying to head out the door in the morning. Spending 5-10 minutes in the morning frantically looking for your car keys or phone, when you’re probably already running late, is no fun – trust me.
2. Make a list. | When I jot down a few reminders for the next day I feel like I’m already 5 steps ahead. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate; a short list of 3 or 4 reminders will do. I often list 3 people I need to email/or call the next day on a post-it and stick it on my computer screen.
3. Pick out your clothes. | This is something I’ve been doing since I was in grade school. My husband does the same thing. Hang your next day outfit in the front of your closet, or even on the outside of your closet door. Place your shoes, jewelry and any other accessory you’ll need on the dresser or somewhere visible. This simple task will save you so much time in the mornings.
4. Set your alarm. | Thanks to the iPhone iOS 10 upgrade, the ‘Bedtime’ feature reminds me when I need to go to bed in order to get at least 6-7 hours of sleep. Since I’m working on consistently going to bed and waking up at a certain time during the week, this feature is the perfect way to keep me on track.
5. Unplug. | After you’ve set your alarm, put your phone on silent and place it face down on your dresser. Also, turn off the TV or laptop. The worst thing you can do is sleep with those on. The bright light from both is distracting and makes it harder for you to get a good night’s sleep.
So tell me, what things do you do at night to prepare for the next day? Anything I mentioned above? Let me know!
I hope you find these tips helpful. Doing these 5 simple things has really helped me prepare for a productive “next day”. I plan to share my morning and evening routines with you in the near future, but in the meantime feel free to follow me on Snapchat. I often share snippets of my routines over there. Until next time, be blessed and stay safe…XO! | {'timestamp': '2019-04-25T17:57:37Z', 'url': 'http://whitneynicjames.com/tag/inspiration/', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
Storyline Fellowship is committed to providing safe spaces for people to share their stories with each other. Meeting in homes across the city at various days and times, Storyline Home Groups offer those who are new to faith and those who have been believers for years a chance to engage in thoughtful discussion. In a Home Group you can explore what God says in His Word and see how He is actively at work in the day-to-day aspects of our lives. If you have a question about home groups, please contact Adam Wiggins.
Our Home Groups are meeting across the city. Find the best fit for you below, or we can help you find a group!
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SFMS now has a new presence on the Internet with the newly revamped sfms.org! Help expand your patient base and promote your practice with your customizable physician member page on the SFMS website. SFMS makes more than 6,000 referrals each year with our Physician Finder tool.
SB 1318 (Wolk), which would require all health care workers in health care facilities, including physicians, to either receive the influenza vaccination or wear a mask in patient care areas during flu season, passed the state Senate today by a vote of 23 to 9.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Offices are hosting a series of webinar on Version 5010 for health care providers, clearinghouses, vendors and others. Sign up for a free CMS webinar to learn more about Current Conversion Statistics, Final Preparations for 5010/D.0 Cutover, Operational Concerns, Future of EDI Communications, Resources and Contact Information.
SFMS board member John Maa, MD was named president-elect of the Northern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) on May 12, 2012.
The deadline to apply for a Medicare e-prescribing exemption for 2013 is June 30, 2012. If you have not electronically prescribed 10 times with a qualifying physician fee schedule service, you only have a few more weeks to do so. The 2013 payment reduction penalty of 1.5 percent will be determined by e-prescribing activity between January 1 and June 30, 2012. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-24T04:22:05Z', 'url': 'http://www.sfmms.org/news-publications/sfmms-blog.aspx?Month=5&Year=2012', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
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PURE and Absolute Radio give Away Signed
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PURE, the world-leading radio maker, has teamed up with Absolute Radio and HMV to give away six PURE EVOKE-1S Marshall ‘Rockstar Radios’ signed by legends of the music world including Paul McCartney and Kasabian. All proceeds from the text-to-win competition will go to Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity devoted to helping young people in the UK fight cancer.
The signed EVOKE-1S Marshall digital radios will be given away from the 22nd to the 27th November 2010 by Absolute Radio. Absolute Radio DJs Christian O’Connell, Geoff Lloyd, Ben Jones and Iain Lee will be staging a take-over of HMV’s in-store radio station, which is broadcast nationally throughout its stores, with special shows and competitions to promote the campaign.
Each of the six EVOKE-1S Marshall digital radios up for grabs has been signed by one music legend and a different radio will be given away each day. The competition text number is 81215 and Teenage Cancer Trust will receive 88p per text message entry.
The following signed radios will be given away:
* Monday 22nd November: Paul Weller
* Tuesday 23rd November: Kasabian
* Wednesday 24th November: Pet Shop Boys
* Thursday 25th November: Bryan Adams
* Friday 26th November: Paul McCartney
* Saturday 27th November: Annie Lennox
PURE EVOKE-1S Marshall (SRP £119.99) combines the award-winning quality of PURE’s EVOKE-1S radio with the legendary style of Marshall Amplification to deliver the ultimate in radio that rocks. Wrapped in black vinyl, just like a Marshall amp, with solid wood construction, brass-effect control panel and a black metallic speaker grille, EVOKE-1S Marshall has a volume dial that goes up to 11!
EVOKE-1S Marshall is currently retailed exclusively through HMV and HMV.com, the UK’s leading specialist music retailer and HMV Pure loyalty card owners will receive double points if they purchase the radio during the Rockstar Radios competition (22nd – 27th November).
For more information and terms and conditions, please visit www.pure.com and www.rockstarradios.com.
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Every day in the UK, six young people will have to deal with a cancer diagnosis. Teenage Cancer Trust understands that teenage cancer requires specialist care and in fact, that young people have a much better chance in their fight against cancer if they are treated by teenage cancer experts, in an environment tailored to their needs.
Teenage Cancer Trust builds units in NHS hospitals which improve the quality of life and chances of survival for young people with cancer. But as we receive no government funding, we rely on voluntary donations.
There are currently 17 of these units across the country. The charity plans to build a further 16 so that all young people needing hospital treatment for cancer across the UK have access to the dedicated, specialist support they provide.
For more information about Teenage Cancer Trust and how you can get involved, visit www.teenagecancertrust.org.Teenage Cancer Trust is a registered charity, no. 1062559
About Absolute Radio
Absolute Radio is a national, innovative entertainment and music brand, developing groundbreaking digital innovations and broadcasting award-winning programming and creating original content across multiple platforms from One Golden Square.
Absolute Radio is committed to real music, comedy and football (the station has recently secured exclusive Barclay Premier League commentary rights) and leads the industry as a digital innovator developing applications for the web and new and emerging platforms, including mobile, wi-fi radio, and next-generation DAB.
Absolute Radio has recently launched Absolute Radio 90s, the nation’s only digital station dedicated to the 90s. Other stations in the networks’ portfolio include national digital station Absolute 80s, Absolute Classic Rock and Absolute Radio extra, the brand’s ‘red button’ service.
Absolute Radio was born out of a passion for music and a desire to redefine radio. It follows the June 2008 acquisition of Virgin Radio by TIML, part of India’s largest media and entertainment company, the 170-year old Times of India Group.
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In 2010, there were an estimated 15 million people in the UK living with long-term conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. Those with long-term conditions use account for a large proportion of visits and healthcare spending, making this one of the biggest challenges facing the NHS. There has been little previous research on how living with a long-term condition affects access to and outcomes of elective surgery.
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The impact of comorbidities on referral to and outcomes of hip and knee replacement surgery
Complications following hip or knee surgery are more likely for people with long-term illness, but benefits are still worthwhile
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There is no over-the-counter medication to treat scabies. Despite many medications available to treat the symptoms of scabies, people opt for home remedies. They provide temporary relief from the itching, but take longer to completely eradicate the problem. The following article provides information about the home remedies available to treat this condition.
Scabies is a skin infection that is caused by mites, and results in the eruption of many small pimple like inflammations all over the body. Home remedies seem like a viable option to rid this nuisance, but the truth is that they rarely work. People have tried many different options and have seen mixed results, but without proper medication and medical advice, the problem can never be completely warded off.
The mites that cause this condition nest themselves under the skin, and start laying eggs there. Coming in direct contact with an infected person is the quickest way to contract this condition, as it is a contagious disease. The burrowing of the mites in the skin causes excessive itching, which is an allergic reaction to the mites, and this can be quite an excruciating experience.
The reason why some people choose home treatments is that the medications are toxic in nature, and sometimes cause more irritation to the skin. This may lead to a more intense and long-lasting allergic reaction in the individual. Remedies are limited in their usefulness, therefore the choice between the two options is further complicated.
Administering the following remedies is a good option if you are keen to explore the alternatives. Their suitability and effectiveness is highly ambiguous, so use them at your own discretion.
The neem tree is an evergreen tree endemic to the Indian subcontinent. The medicinal benefits of this plant are quite well-known, and it forms an integral part of the traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is also used to treat scabies. The benefits of using this oil is that it halts the mites from breeding further, and provides much-needed relief from the itching and redness of the skin. Though the relief from itching is almost instantaneous, the time taken to cure this condition is relatively long.
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Category Archives: Music Thoughts
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Here is Toni Morrison talking about her mom’s singing. From an interview with Terry Gross.
January 23, 2016 Music Thoughtsenjolis
May 22, 2015 Music Thoughtsenjolis
Here is a quote from Ludwig Van Beethoven as interpreted into English by Corinne Heline in her book ‘Beethoven’s Nine Symphonies – Correlated with the Nine Spiritual Mysteries’.
“I have no friend. I must live alone; but I know that in my heart God is nearer to me than in others. I approach him without fear, I have always known him. Neither am I anxious of my music, which no adverse fate can overtake, and which will free him who understands it from the misery which afflicts others.”
My interpretation from English into my own inner language is that Beethoven was willing to access the terrifying wonders of the universe and bring them to any earthbound person willing to listen and be healed. Very Christlike of him.
So what is required of any of us to attain these heights and spread the love? Do we need to be musical geniuses or we can we just keep it simple and true?
I’m willing to see what happens with anyone who’s willing to try.
Everybody’s a Performer and What I Learned About That
You might know that performing has always been my greatest teacher. Performing is kind of like looking at yourself inside a jeweler’s loupe, the audience being the loupe. Last January 15, three of us comMUSIKats went up to Flagstaff to present our idea for a workshop called “Everybody’s a Performer” where I had the chance to see details of myself I never knew existed.
And the funny thing is that THAT was the point of our presentation, learning about ourselves through performance. I learned that I don’t follow a script too well, particularly if it needs to finish as I watch the timer count down from 6 minutes to zero. I learned that I am truly an improvisor who needs to connect with the audience. The three of us learned of many nuts and bolts that could have made the presentation get across our idea in a very compelling way. But the main thing I learned for myself is that it’s OK to bomb. In fact it might be the best way to learn.
Here is the script that we crafted, which had I delivered as well as I pictured, would have, I believe, garnered ourselves a healthy grant.
(call and response) comMUSIKey… Music is the Key… To community
Hi I’m Jonathan Best, although when I first went to Kenya to work with the Maasai communities I discovered that they didn’t have a word for best in their language so they changed my last name to Sidai Pii which means Completely Good. And because I see music in everybody, maybe we should all change our last names to Osingolio Pii which means Completely Musical.
That would be a dream come true because the mission of comMUSIKey is to build community through all inclusive music making. And that begs the question, what is the community we want to build. I want an all inclusive community where every culture and every person has a voice. where we all listen to each other across whatever divide we have in our minds.
I consider listening to be the most important skill in building community AND making music.
What if, by fostering life skills within a musical group we are actually building community? What if all the skills we develop in our life contribute to our musicality and vice versa? And finally, were we all born musical? When you walk you got rhythm, when you talk you got singin’. Try extending some of your words the next time you talk. (singing)You’ll hear yourself singing. Close your eyes and imagine that your entire body is made of musical vibrations. If it was quiet enough in this room you could hear your blood pumping through your arteries in rhythm.
Our vision for this project is to invite as many people as we can from as many divergent populations as we can into a special room where there is no judgment. No auditions. Everyone is welcome. We want all cultures, including all musical cultures. We want classical music lovers playing with beatboxers. And we will collaborate using techniques in singing, songwriting, improvisation, and everything musical. We will then break into smaller groups to workshop these techniques over an 8 week period culminating in a performance to the general public. We will videotape select pieces of the workshop and make a video to promote comMUSIKey, gain funding for future projects, but most of all, inspire the entire world to make all inclusive music.
On my first trip to Maasailand, I was greeted by an entire village in what may be the most memorable performance of my life. They paraded around us with dance and song until we were completely enveloped in polyrhythmic harmonies coming from every angle. And not a single one of them was a professional musician. They were just singing their lives. And then they invited us to join in. And we sang into the night. That’s what I want to do in this country.
On my return from that trip I went straight into a four year program called Music for People where I learned how to facilitate music with diverse groups of people. What I discovered is that we in the US have just as much music inside us as the Maasai. It just needs to be encouraged. And this is what our project is all about.
I want to thank the Arizona Commission on the Arts for planting the seed of thinking outrageously. It enabled us to think beyond our normal boundaries to what we really believe in. This is what art is all about. It creates quantum leaps to places we’ve never been before.
We will do this project no matter what funding we get. And then we will broadcast it to the world. And we will keep broadcasting until everybody is making music at every gathering, whether it be in the kitchen or at a barn raising.
So I invite you in creating a 79 note chord in celebration of inclusive art in all its forms. Open your mouth and let the air fill your body, and on my cue let out whatever ooh sound your body wants to make. Take a breath whenever you want and let your sound evolve as you look around and listen. Every one of your voices is creating community. Now let that sound be outrageous, move your body and now we have to STOP(cue). Thank you for that little taste of community music and for listening.
Everybody’s a Performer Performance at Art Tank
December 17, 2014 Music Thoughts, Performances, Projectsmusic, performanceenjolis
On January 15th at 6:30 comMUSIkey will be presenting our proposal to Arizona Art Tank called “Everybody’s a Performer: An extended workshop to develop performance skills for anyone who is willing to make the leap into the musical unknown.” There will be six presenters and three of them will receive $5000 to $10,000 to implement their vision. The presentation will take place at Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ
The award will be determined by a panel of judges. There will also be another $1000 awarded by the audience. We encourage all people who believe in our vision of everyone making music together to support us in making this pitch to the panel. The audience reaction will affect the judges and can also award us another 1000 bucks.
Here is an abridged version of the narrative that got us a shot at receiving this grant:
Venture Title:
Everybody’s a Performer: An extended workshop to develop performance skills for anyone who is willing to make the leap into the musical unknown.
What is your Venture?
Our venture will provide an opportunity for anyone to be in a musical performance group. Bundled within our mission is the radical belief that we are all, as human beings inherently musical. Each person has their own unique way to express themselves through music. Just as a community has a diverse pool of skill sets that are all necessary for the community to function, a musical group needs many qualities within it to succeed.
We will invite up to 42 people to take part in an initial one day workshop where we will explore collaborative techniques in composition, songwriting, arranging, and performing. Then we will divide the group into six smaller groups of up to seven people each to develop six fifteen minute performances which will be publicly performed.
The groups will be divided based on the instruments the participants currently play, what new instrument they would like to explore, what musical styles they are interested in, what areas of music they are comfortable with and what areas they want to develop.
The six groups will meet once a week for two hours each week for eight weeks in our own studio. They will be given homework between each class. We will record a CD as part of the process. (we are fully equipped for recording) The workshop will culminate in a final performance on a stage to a public audience.
We will videotape select pieces of the workshop including, of course, the final performance. This will be made into a documentary to be shown on public access TV and the internet.
How does your Venture address the criterion Innovation?
There are many musical groups for people to join, but they usually require an audition to determine the applicant’s level of musicianship. There are open choral groups but we are not aware of any instrumental groups where the only prerequisite is enthusiasm to be collaborative.
There is a public perception that the only way to present a valuable performance is through years of study. While our mission states that we are all able to be musical together and be bonded by it, we are not aware of a musical group, open to anyone, that is able to present a compelling and moving performance to the public. We believe it is not only possible but inevitable IF the participants are guided in creating a cohesive creation filled with their hearts and souls. Whether we know it or not, when we witness a meaningful performance, what we are really experiencing is the journey of the performers. What moves us is our connection to that journey.
This is also a departure for our organization in that while we have always provided a safe place for people to get in touch with their musicality, we have never tried to take this safety into the public eye. With this entirely new methodology, we feel that the process of facing fears will be integral to the learning experience.
How does your Venture address the criterion Responsiveness?
The market we are appealing to is all people, young and old, of all ethnicities within the greater Prescott community and also our society at large. We live in a society where the belief is that we have to pay big ticket prices or hide inside our headphones to experience a quality performance. We have lost the ability to create our own music for each other. As comMUSIKey reaches out to our community with our offerings, we find that most people are afraid to take a chance in making their own music. Whenever people do take a chance and come to our events they invariably heave a sigh of relief to find that they really can connect and engage through music. We also believe that collaborative music joins people of all socioeconomic, political and cultural backgrounds in ways that words can never achieve. In short, we believe people of all walks of life are crying out to connect through music whether they know it or not.
We have also found that many teenagers in our communities don’t have many opportunities where they can be part of a group based project through which they can experience a tangible outcome and be proud of their involvement. We would like to include age diversity as an important element to our performance groups.
How does your Venture address the criterion Impact?
The community will be able to experience the true nature of our collective musicality through the public performance and the documentary which will be shown on public access TV and will be freely available on the internet. We also hope that the live performance and documentary will inspire others to initiate their own collaborative musical experiences. We would like to show the world that anyone can give a compelling performance if they are willing to commit to the creative process and be conscious of what they are giving to their audience.
We also hope to create opportunities for diverse ethnic populations to find common ground through music.
The Rhythm of Nature
July 15, 2014 Music Thoughtsenjolis
Here is an example of nature creating a groove. These are two different raindrop streams falling from a gutter, one playing three beats against the other’s four. They are slightly different tempos so they go in and out of phase with other, similar to Steve Reich’s Phasing Music. They cycle back and forth between a strong three against four – which is often found in West African rhythms – to where they are almost, but not completely in lockstep. This creates an effect that drummers call flamming.
There’s a Christmas song that has this rhythm. What’s it called?
Is this music? It is to me. Music is in the listening I think.
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Who’s Musical?
Who’s musical? Hint: Everyone
Originally published in 5enses Magazine MAY 30, 2014 •
Photo by Ramona Smith.
By Jonathan Best
Go outside and listen to the musical terrain. Start walking and listen to it change as you take part in its rhythm.
The terrain is vast. It extends as far as the ear can hear. Listen to the distant reaches. Maybe there’s a chainsaw barely audible in the mountains trading riffs with a cocker spaniel in the second floor apartment to your left. Keep walking and notice the rhythm in your step. Listen to its relationship to the sounds around you. Now listen to the music in your head. To hear it you might have to quiet your mind, which can be pretty loud and overpowering. This can take some practice to hear the music in your head. The first step is to trust that it’s there.
Where does that music come from?
My belief is that it’s built in. It’s part of the design. Our bodies are designed to make music. We depend on rhythm to stay alive. Our hearts beat a rhythm to get the blood circulated throughout our bodies. Our lungs need to be in sync with our hearts. And there is a melody to our breath. Walking and running rely on rhythm. So does eating. Our bodies compose music day and night whether we know it or not.
We also rely on music to stay connected with one another.
Once you start paying attention to the music of our bodies it becomes hard to ignore. And why ignore it? Why not sing along?
When I first meet someone I often ask them if they play music. The responses are quite diverse but they usually contain some kind of caveat about their lack of musicianship. They’ll say things like, “I haven’t got a musical bone in my body” or “I can’t carry a tune in a hand basket.” Sometimes it’s more benign such as, “I played the piano when I was a kid, but then I got a job” or “I play the guitar, but I just strum.”
Professional musicians aren’t supposed to make these caveats because if they show vulnerability they might lose work. But buried deep within them is their own list of shortcomings such as “I can’t read too well” or “I can’t play Latin Jazz” or “I can only play what’s on the music stand.”
So what denotes a musical person? Is it how many notes per minute they can play? Is it how high they can sing? Is it about whether they can sing perfectly in tune? How about reading skills?
My set of criteria is very different.
Let’s start with listening because that may be the most important. And it’s one that everyone develops throughout their life. It’s an important part of conversation. Music is a conversation.
Loving your sound may be just as important, though. And it’s not easy to do. If there is one quality that all of our favorite singers share it’s a love of their own voice. You can hear that love in every note. One way to develop that love in your own voice is to sing with groups. This way you don’t have to be singled out. You can be part of the greater whole and just experience the sympathetic vibrations between everyone’s vocal cords. Loving the sounds of the people singing with you is also important. And it’s easier to do.
Creativity is imperative to any artistic endeavor. But what if creativity is nothing more than a willingness to make mistakes? Maybe creativity is the making of mistakes. So how about we add mistake making to the list of useful skills for making music?
Any musical group needs a leader. A leader can be the conductor, but it can also be the person who incites everyone to go for it. It can be the person who is paying close attention to the group’s dynamics. Maybe it’s the one who can see the hidden potential of a shy person, or the one whom people follow when she gets quiet or slows down. People sometimes don’t even know who the real leader is. It’s often the bass player.
The last and certainly not least important musical skill to add is confidence in your musicality. This allows you to freely make music whenever you please and with whomever you’d like. We need more people like this in our world.
You may comment that these aren’t really musical skills. But when you see the universe as something made of music, as I do, then you’ll see these attributes as more intrinsic to music making than traditional skills such as sight reading, music theory, keyboard technique, and everything else taught in music school.
I used to say that a musician is a person who hustles for gigs. Now I say that just like a Christian who worships Christ, a Musician is one who worships Music. We all make music, and anyone can choose to worship music and be a musician if they want to.
Who is musical? Everyone.
Our Musical Terrain
February 18, 2014 Music Thoughtsenjolis
Go outside a listen to the musical terrain. Start walking and listen to it change as you take part in its rhythm. This is collaboration at its finest. The terrain is vast. It extends as far as the ear can hear. Listen to the distant reaches. Maybe there’s a chain saw barely audible in the mountains trading riffs with a cocker spaniel in the 2nd floor apartment to your left. Keep walking as you start to feel one with the music. Listen to the voices in your head. Maybe they are scolding voices or voices full of praise. They are part of the terrain. Usually they are from far off in the distant past.
What if the universe is composed of music? (pun intended) What if by simply listening we are taking part in the universal symphony? What if through practicing we are not getting better, just going deeper?
Listen then sing, listen then sing. Listen to how you blend and become one with the universal music.
Maybe making music is taking part in our musical terrain.
How Can There Be Wrong Notes When There Aren’t Any Notes At All?
September 26, 2013 Music Thoughtsenjolis
In my studies at MUSIC FOR PEOPLE I learned that there are no wrong notes. My favorite Thelonius Monk quote is “The piano ain’t got no wrong notes.” Well I’m here to tell you that the piano ain’t got any notes at all. Read on.
I’m always on the lookout for things that get in the way of us all being our complete musical selves. I feel that if we identify these blocks we can learn to step around them or dance around them. And we can sing while we dance.
I think that one of the global blocks is notation. It affects everyone even if you don’t read or try to read music. The reason for this is that it affects the way our culture perceives music. We think of music as more complex than it is. It can be complex if we want it to be but so can conversation but that doesn’t stop most of us from speaking.
Music notation and music complexity evolved together. The first notes were simply reminders which is why they were called notes. Notes took many forms over the centuries from places like Mesopotamia to ancient Greece but the trajectory that led to modern western notation started in the middle of the 9th century. People would write diagonal lines called neumes above the words of poems to indicate whether the melody went up or down.
It took another fifty years to place the neumes at varying heights above the words to suggest the shape of the melody. Then they started drawing horizontal lines to really zero in on the pitch. They started with a red line then added a yellow line and by the 11th century they had four lines.
The 5th line took another two hundred years. Rhythm was another matter. The notation of rhythm started with rhythmic modes. There were six of them in the eleventh century and they were based on the cadences of poetic verse that people of that time were already familiar with. I am not familiar with those verses so I don’t even try to comprehend.
In the next century they started to dissect the rhythms into discreet parts using different note heads with names like long, double long, breve (for brief I’m guessing), and semibreve which would be subdivided into twos and threes as the imperfect and the imperfect respectively. These would all be interpreted based on their relationships to each other, again way too complicated for me. Time signatures and bar lines weren’t invented until well into the fourteenth century.
Why was it so difficult to nail this stuff down? They’d been doing it with words for hundreds of years.
My theory is that in the beginning individual notes didn’t exist as separate from the words and melody and all the indescribable nuances of the song. The concept of individual notes had to be created right along with the notation that was being invented. To parcel everything out was a technological feat on par with extracting iron from ore. The music they had could not be written down so they had to create music that could.
There was a time when you could sing a song to someone and they could sing it to someone else and other people could join in just like in any conversation. And when the singing stopped the song would only exist in memory ready to be sung again as a different piece of music whenever it was desired.
I believe that speaking and music developed concurrently in our evolution. To me they are inseparable. When words are spoken it’s pretty darn difficult to keep the music out of them. Words and music are quite the package. Words convey thoughts and music conveys everything else. That’s why jingles are so effective. Like salt and water, once you combine them it’s very difficult to separate them. The truth of the music becomes part of the words to the point where people believe that the words are true. Maybe Gregorian Chants were some kind of early form of jingle.
Like I said at the beginning, this block called notation effects us all. Whether we can effortlessly read whatever “music” is put in front of us or if we have managed to keep written music out of our lives completely it’s hard to escape from the paradigm that music can be broken down into individual parts and that it doesn’t simply flow through us a like a river.
You can put your bucket in the river and attempt to distill it down to its essentials or you can jump in and swim. And the next time you tackle a “piece” of Mozart remember to make it your own. Mozart has long ago let it go so you are free to do with it what you will. And the next time you have a musical inspiration and you want to write it down remember that the notes you write are just notes to remind you of where to look knowing that when you find it the music will be completely different from what it was.
Music is who we are. Let us be who we are. Let us not be notes.
Moving to the rhythm ‘can help language skills’
Moving in time to a steady beat is closely linked to better language skills, a study suggests.
What Makes Great Music
May 6, 2013 Music Thoughtsenjolis
Only one person showed up to my playshop today. So we had a chance to focus in. We started with what Music for People calls “One Quality Sound” where everybody just sings whatever note happens to come out of their mouth and we listen to the quality of that spontaneous chord. In our case it was just a two note chord and of course it was beautiful so we did it again with different notes and it was even better because whatever happens in the moment is the best there is. Then we picked out a couple of nice Djembes and got into some very flexible grooves that were able to meander freely because we were listening so intently to each other. We added conversational singing which is just like talking but the attention is on melody. She would sing a phrase then I would respond and we’d go back and forth until we found ourselves weaving our melodies together much like people do when they’re talking about something very exciting. They’ll talk over each other but not in an interrupting kind of way but more like a duet. Then we did some mirroring whereby one of us would sing slow enough that the other could follow all the nuances of pitch, timber, and volume exactly.
Basically what we were doing was honing our listening with each exercise. And now we were ready to just play some duets with whatever instruments struck our fancy. She played an mbera and I played ukulele. We both sang. And then we looked at each other when we both felt it was time to end and we made the ending extra special. We did it again with me on guitar and lo and behold it was even better of course. To me it was just as beautiful as anything I have ever heard even from my musical heros.
Then we talked about what makes great music. We decided that it’s all about intention. If you intend to go deep with each note and not spiral with judgment after it is played how can it not be beautiful? She said that sounds like a spiritual practice. I had to agree. | {"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.7170677185058594, "wiki_prob": 0.2829322814941406, "source": "cc/2020-05/en_head_0052.json.gz/line78359"} |
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Album Review: Dixie Chicks – Wide Open Spaces’
It was the recruitment of Natalie Maines as the Chicks’ new lead singer which transformed their fortunes. The band signed to Monument Records, a subsidiary of Sony. Their debut major label album, released in January 1998, was produced by Blake Chancey and Paul Worley, who were able to meld the group’s organic roots with a commercial sound, showcasing both Natalie’s strikingly distinctive voice and the other women’s accomplished musicianship. With the help of five top 10 singles, it would prove an enormous crossover success, eventually selling 12 million copies.
The first single, the infectious ‘I Can Love You Better’, was written by one of the top Nashville songwriters of the era, Kostas, with Pamela Brown Hayes. A plea to a love interest who is hung up on an ex, it is utterly charming with Natalie’s vocals exuding a mixture of confidence and wistfulness as she offers herself as a better romantic partner than her rival. It was very radio-friendly, and reached #7 on the Billboard country charts.
Follow-up ‘There’s Your Trouble’, written by Mark Selby and Tia Sillers, Is based on a similar theme. The single became their first chart-topper, and also won the girls a Grammy.
The title track made it back-to-back #1s. It was written by Texan singer-songwriter Susan Gibson, who had recorded the song with her alt-country band The Groobees on an album produced by Natalie Maines’ father Lloyd, who then pitched the song to his daughter. An airy melody and bluegrassy instrumentation with sweet harmonies back an optimistic lyric about a young woman leaving home and making her start as an independent adult. It was named the CMA Single of The Year.
The pace slowed for the next single, yet another #1. ‘You Were Mine’ is an exquisitely sad lost love ballad which showed Natalie Maines was capable of subtlety as well as attack. It was the only song on the album to be written by any of the band members, namely Martie and Emily Erwin, and was inspired by the disintegration of their parents’ marriage when they were children:
Sometimes I wake up cryin’ at night
And sometimes I scream out your name
What right does she have to take your heart away
When for so long you were mine
I can give you two good reasons
To show you love’s not blind
He’s two and she’s four and you know they adore you
So how can I tell them you changed your mind?
A rare fifth single, ‘Tonight The Heartache’s on me, is a super honky tonker which had previously been cut by Joy Lynn White in a very similar arrangement. It was not quite as successful as its predecessors, peaking at #6.
Another recent cover was Radney Foster’s ‘Never Say Die’, a nice love song. ‘Let ‘Er Rip’ is a rocker which allows Natalie to let loose vocally. ‘Once You’ve Loved Somebody’ is a wistful ballad about struggling to movie on after a breakup.
One of my favorite tracks is a cover of ‘Loving Arms’, penned by 70s folkie Tom Jans and previously recorded by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, Elvis Presley, and others. Natalie’s compelling vocal, imbued with intense regret, makes this the best version ever of the song in my opinion.
J D Souther’s ‘I’ll Take Care Of You’ is tender and has another fine vocal. Maria McKee’s ‘Am I The Only One (Who’s Ever Felt This Way)’ is a rock ballad, again very well sung, while Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Give It Up Or Let Me Go’ is a raucous blues number.
The album’s eclectic mix of material is all very well sung and played, and although its massive success has been somewhat overshadowed by later events (both greater success and more fractious times) it still stands up very well.
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Album Review: Kenny Rogers – ‘She Rides Wild Horses’
1 Comment Posted by Paul W. Dennis on October 25, 2017
When She Rides Wild Horses was released in 1999, his first release on Dreamcatcher, it had been a decade since Kenny had a top ten country album or a top ten country song, and fifteen years since a Kenny Rogers song had hit the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, so it is hard to believe that expectations were that high for this album, especially since Kenny had turned 61 years old, an antique as far as the increasingly youth oriented music world was concerned.
Dreamcatcher was Kenny’s own label and perhaps his proprietary interest in the label sparked renewed life in his recording career. While not a great album, the album did feature some very interesting songs that led to a mild resurgence in Kenny’s career, reaching #6 on the Country albums chart, and selling platinum, the last Kenny Rogers album to do so (and the first one in fifteen years).
The album opens with “Slow Dance More”, a nice mid-tempo homily to the virtues of appreciating one’s family. The song was the second single released from the album, reaching #67 on the country chart. This is the most country sounding song on the album with Russ Pahl on steel guitar, Jonathan Yudkin on fiddle and Richard Bailey on banjo (the only appearance for any of them on these instruments – Bruce Bouton would do the rest of the steel guitar on the album.
Grady Johnson was a common man
Four children and some bottom land
Early to bed, he said, “well that ain’t me
I gotta spend some time with my family
Left to its own device, May becomes June
But children grow up way too soon
So love your neighbor as yourself
Don’t use money to measure wealth
Trust in God but lock your door
Buy low, sell high and slow dance more”
This is followed by “Buy Me A Rose”, the third single and a surprise #1 country hit that also cracked the top forty on the Hot 100 chart. This was Kenny’s first #1 on any chart since 1987. “Buy Me a Rose” is a ballad, the story of a husband who attempts to please his wife with material objects, such as a “three-car garage and her own credit cards“, before realizing that it is the little things and gestures that truly matter.
The song features Billy Dean and Alison Krauss singing background.
He works hard to give her all he thinks she wants
A three car garage, her own credit cards
He pulls in late to wake her up with a kiss good night
If he could only read her mind, she’d say:
“Buy me a rose, call me from work
Open a door for me, what would it hurt
Show me you love me by the look in your eyes
These are the little things I need the most in my life”
Now the days have grown to years of feeling all alone
And she can’t help but wonder what she’s doing wrong
Cause lately she’d try anything to turn his head
Would it make a difference if she said:
Next up is “I Will Remember You” written by Irish balladeer and musician Seamus Egan. This song is a very slow ballad that Kenny sings well.
Eric Kaz and Linda Thompson-Jenner penned “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”, a slow ballad of breakup and heartache.
The title track “She Rides Wild Horses” written by Bob Corbin and Ted Hewitt, was not released as a single. Although laden with keyboards and strings, I think that the song would have made a good single if pushed toward Adult Contemporary market.
It’s just her and the band and the clean up man
She’s countin’ up her tips, she did alright
She says goodnight
She drives home to a three room flat
Checks her machine and she feeds the cat
She’s almost asleep
Before she turns out the light
In her dreams, she rides wild horses
And they carry her away on the wind
And they never make a sound
As they fly above the ground
Tonight she rides wild horses again
“The Kind of Fool That Love Makes” was written by Brenda Lee (yes, that Brenda Lee), Michael McDonald and Dave Powelson
Anyone can read the signs
Or the writing on the wall
It’s all right there to see
Except someone like me
Who can’t see the truth at all.
It takes a special kind of fool
To stand out in the rain
Somewhere in between
Nothing left to lose
And nothing to be gained.
What kind of fool does it take?
To go on loving alone
Like there’s some answer in the ruins
Some silver lining to be found.
An even bigger fool might think
You would care if my arm breaks
Before the time that I admit
I’m just the kind of fool love makes.
Tom Jans’ “Loving Arms” was already an oldie, having been recorded many times since released by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge in 1973. Dobie Gray had the biggest pop hit with the song in 1974 and Elvis hit the county top ten with his posthumous 1981 release. Kenny’s version is okay, but the slow tempo is too similar to the rest of the album.
If you could see me now
The one who said that he’d rather roam
The one who said he’d rather be alone
If you could only see me now
If I could hold you now
Just for a moment if I could really make you mine
Just for a while turn back the hands of time
If I could only hold you now
I’ve been too long in the wind, too long in the rain
Taking any comfort that I can
Looking back and longing for the freedom of my chains
And lying in your loving arms again
“I Can’t Make You Love Me,” was co-written by Allen Shamblin and Mike Reid and was a hit for Bonnie Raitt in 1981. The song is yet another slow ballad and is given a bland cocktail lounge arrangement that strips the song of any character.
Kenny recorded “Let It Be Me” with Dottie West for their album Classics. Tammy Fry sings the female harmony on this stringy ballad. This version does not compare well with his earlier rendition, and it is just another slow ballad.
The album closes with the fabulous Don Schlitz composition “The Greatest”. Although the song only reached #26 on the country singles chart, I suspect that the song reverberated with many male listeners and led them to seek out the album when it was released. I know that many times I was that little boy in the song, and I purchased the CD on the strength of this song alone without really caring about what was on the rest of the album.
Little boy, in a baseball hat
Stands in the field with his ball and bat
Says “I am the greatest player of them all”
Puts his bat on his shoulder and he tosses up his ball
And the ball goes up and the ball comes down
Swings his bat all the way around
The world’s so still you can hear the sound
The baseball falls to the ground
Now the little boy doesn’t say a word
Picks up his ball, he is undeterred
Says “I am the greatest there has ever been”
And he grits his teeth and he tries it again
He makes no excuses, he shows no fears
He just closes his eyes and listens to the cheers
After a series of mediocre disappointing recordings, It was nice to see Kenny release a decent album. This isn’t a great album, and it isn’t very country, but it is good. Kenny is in good voice throughout, and several of the songs, especially the three released singles and the title track are outstanding. The album could stand some more variation in tempos, but as is, the album is worth a B
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Album Review: Janie Fricke and Johnny Duncan – ‘Nice ‘n Easy’
1 Comment Posted by Paul W. Dennis on August 9, 2017
Nice ‘n’ Easy was released in October 1980, in response to significant demand for an album that collected the earlier Johnny Duncan recordings that prominently featured Janie Fricke, whether or not Janie was actually credited on the original recordings. It also served as a true duets album.
The album actually falls neatly into two categories: (1) new recordings made in order to have enough tracks to complete an album and give customers who already had the earlier tracks a reason to purchase this album, and (2) the earlier hit singles. The new recordings are on side one of the album, with the older tracks being on side two.
Billy Sherrill was the producer of the album. While albums of this era often did not provide musician credits, the album cover notes tell us that on side one the background singers were Lea Jane Berinati, Jackie Cusic, Larry Keith and Steve Pippin whereas on side two the Nashville Edition provided the background harmonies.
Side one opens with “He’s Out of My Life”, a song written by Tom Bahler. Pop artist Michael Jackson recorded the song on his 1979 album Off The Wall and released it as a top ten pop single. The original title was “She’s Out of My Life”, retitled for duet purposes with Duncan and Fricke swapping verses but most of the song told from the male perspective. I think it is a bit of an overwrought ballad (Bahler wrote it after breaking up with his girl friend) but it works. The song was a #20 country hit for Johnny & Janie in 1980.
He’s out of my life
And I don’t know whether to laugh or cry
I don’t know whether to live or die
And it cuts like a knife
It’s out of my hands
To think the two years he was here
And I took him for granted, I was so cavalier
Now the way that it stands
He’s out of my hands
Track two is the title cut “Nice ‘n’ Easy” written by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Keith and Lew Spence. The song is best known for Frank Sinatra’s 1960 recording. The Sinatra album Nice ‘n’ Easy was nominated for a Grammy in 1960 and Frank took the title track onto the pop charts that year. Charlie Rich had a minor pop hit with it in 1964, and in later years country radio sometimes played the track (or a later 1970 Epic re-recording of it). It would be blasphemy to suggest that any of the covers were better than Sinatra’s recording (they weren’t) although Rich’s recording was nearly as good.
Let’s take it nice and easy
It’s gonna be so easy
For us to fall in love
Hey baby what’s your hurry
Relax and don’t you worry
We’re gonna fall in love
We’re on the road to romance – that’s safe to say
But let’s make all the stops along the way
The problem now of course is
To simply hold your horses
To rush would be a crime
‘Cause nice and easy does it every time.
Paul Anka is often thought of as a late50s-early 60s teen idol, but he was much more than that, providing a number of classic songs to other artists such as “My Way” to Frank Sinatra and “Guess It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” to Buddy Holly. “(I Believe) There’s Nothing Stronger Than Our Love” is a song that Paul kept this song for himself, recording it as a solo (#15 pop / #3 AC) in 1975 and later as a duet with Odia Coates. It works fine as a duet.
I believe there is nothing stronger than our love
When I’m with you Baby
All my worries disappear
Troubles that surround me
Disappear when you are near
When you need my loving
“Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)” is a 1960 song written by Clyde Otis, Murray Stein and Brook Benton. It was originally recorded as a duet by Dinah Washington and Brook Benton, and reached #5 pop / #1 R&B. Later recordings include Jerry Lee Lewis & Linda Gail Lewis, Charlie Louvin & Melba Montgomery, Michael Buble (with Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings) and Kevin Mahogany. Obviously it works as a duet, and it works for Duncan and Fricke, although they do not bring the soulfulness to the song that Dinah & Brook achieved, nor the excitement of the Jerry Lee & Linda Gail recording. By the way, if you are unfamiliar with Brook Benton and/or Dinah Washington, you really should check them out.
“Loving Arms” was written by Tom Jans and is a ballad of longing and loneliness that has been recorded many times, initially by Dobie Gray, then Elvis and many times since then including the great Etta James and acts such as the Dixie Chicks. To my knowledge no one has ever had a big hit with the song.
This concludes side one of the album. You will note that none of these songs were initially country songs, although all were songs of a good pedigree. By 1980, for better or worse, the ‘Nashville Sound’ era had passed and none of the songs featured string arrangements. The production could best be described as pop-country with steel guitar used mostly as background shading.
Side two collects the Johnny Duncan hits that featured Janie Fricke. Since these songs have already been discussed earlier I will simply touch them lightly.
“Come A Little Bit Closer” was a cover of a Jay & The Americans hit that Johnny and Janie took to #4 in 1977. This song was billed to both of them.
“It Couldn’t Have Been Any Better” went to #1 for Johnny in 1977, his second #1. The string arrangements on this recording are by Bill McElhiney.
“Atlanta Georgia Stray” was not released as a single for Johnny Duncan. It appears on Johnny’s 1977 album Johnny Duncan.
The song was recorded by Kenny Price for RCA in 1969 and made the country charts. I was living in England in 1969, but when I returned to the USA in 1970, I recall the song receiving some airplay as an oldie. I really liked Kenny’s version, but Fricke and Duncan do a reasonable job with the song. Bergan White does the string arrangements
On the Greyhound bus trip home I was feelin’ all alone
When a long haired gal sat down next to me
She said she was Atlanta bound, kill some time, maybe kick around
Cause it sounded like a friendly place to be
From Chicago to Kentucky we just talked awhile
And somewhere in between I was captured by her smile
But why I left the bus in Nashville has been a mystery till today
Cause for two years I’ve been tracking down that Atlanta Georgia stray
“Thinkin’of A Rendezvous” was Johnny’s first #1 county hit in 1976. Bergan White did the string arrangements.
“Stranger”,also from 1976, was Johnny’s second top ten hit reaching #4 country.
I do not mean to downplay Janie Fricke’s contributions to the songs on side two, but they were released as Johnny Duncan records and Janie’s role was less prominent on some of them than on some of the others.
In retrospect, most of our readers will think that the success of these recordings was due to Janie Fricke, since Johnny Duncan dropped out of the music scene for family reasons during the 1980s and then died too young in 2006. He had a significant career and some big hits that did not feature Janie Fricke, including several of my favorites.
Janie, of course, went on to have a brilliant career and is still active today
This album has never been released on CD. The hit singles are available on several Johnny Duncan CDs and possibly some various artist collections. As best as I can tell, the tracks from side one are not available anywhere.
Johnny Duncan and Janie Fricke were both very polished performers and I think most listeners would find the tracks on side one very interesting indeed. This is a well produced album that I would give a B+
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Mr. Bolanovich has a distinguished career in several fields, including teaching and hospitality. He received his M.S. degree in Hotel and Food Service Management in 1987, leading to executive-level positions with several top hotel corporations. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in...
L. Reed Bloodworth
Winter Haven, FL Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(407) 777-8541 332 Ave B SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, IP and Real Estate
Managing partner of Bloodworth Law, PLLC, L. Reed Bloodworth, is one of Orlando, Florida’s, top business and commercial litigation attorneys as noted by the U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms Award 2020; the U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation Award 2019-20; and a 2017-20 Super Lawyers Award.
Reed was named by peers from 2017-19 as a Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite in Commercial Litigation. This honor places Reed in an exclusive group that includes less than 2% of Florida’s litigators.
Reed is a respected and trusted Florida business litigation, trust litigation, probate, and estate litigation, and...
Nancy E. Brandt
Business, Consumer, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
Nancy Brandt is a partner with the Central Florida law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns. She specializes in Civil Litigation and Business Law, including Real Property Development, Commercial Contract Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Real Property Disputes, and Insurance Defense. She received her B.A. in 1992 and her J.D. in 1995 from the University of Florida. Ms. Brandt teaches Civil Litigation I as an adjunct professor at Valencia College.
Brian Michael Mark
(407) 932-3933 100 North John Young Parkway, Suite B
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Beginning with his practice focused on real estate, commercial litigation, banking, and international law, Attorney Brian N. Mark expanded his practice to business and personal injury law as well. Attorney Mark is dedicated to serving his clients with upfront and honest representation and takes the time to guide his clients through every step of the case, detail by detail. Due to his passion for law, he has received bar admission from Florida, the U.S. Districts Court Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida. Prior to his career as an attorney, Attorney Mark attended...
Robert MacDonald
Business, Real Estate and Tax
University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Robert S. MacDonald is a Business Law attorney for the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Mr. MacDonald's practice areas include Tax Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Real Estate, Business Formation, LLC Formation, and more. He has practiced law for over 30 years, and is a graduate of the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law.
James D. Kisio
University of Houston - Main Campus
James D. Kisio is an Of Counsel attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Mr. Kisio practices areas of law including Business Law, Real Estate Development, and Contract Action Law. He is admitted to the bars in both Florida and Texas, where he received his J.D from University of Houston.
Prior to receiving his law degree, James D. Kisio earned his B.A.E. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In the past, he has worked for organizations including NASA, using his technical background to work on simulators designed to train astronauts how to land spacecraft.
Michael J. Barber
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Thomas S. Rutherford
Lakeland, FL Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
(800) 994-4030 916 Walt Williams Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
Business, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
Robert S Hayes
(407) 933-4005 441 W Vine St
Louis Allen DeFreitas
(407) 452-6990 198 Broadway
Kathy D. Sheive
(407) 944-4010 318 N. John Young Parkway
Maurice Arcadier
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(407) 777-1104 7380 Sand Lake Road, Suite 500
Orlando, FL 32819
Business, Bankruptcy, Employment and Immigration
Stephen K. Hachey
Riverview, FL Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(813) 803-5505 10853 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
Mr. Hachey opened his law practice in Tampa, Florida in 2007. Mr. Hachey is admitted to the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida. Prior to launching his legal career, Mr. Hachey earned an undergraduate degree from Indiana University in accounting and performed tax consulting services as a Certified Public Accountant for Arthur Andersen in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Hachey is also a graduate of Florida State University, earning his law degree in 2005.
Mr. Hachey is also a current member of the National and Florida Board of Realtors, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,...
Alex McClure
Lake Mary, FL Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(407) 984-5270 255 Primera Boulevard
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Consumer
I exclusively practice consumer credit/collections and consumer protection law which includes bankruptcy, wage and bank garnishment, consumer protection law and debt defense litigation. I keep the focus of my firm narrow to ensure the highest level of representation and advocacy for my clients by not trying to be a jack of all trades. I spent nearly 10 years litigating for some of the largest creditors and debt buyers in the country and I now bring all of that experience to your side of the table to provide you with a unique perspective on your problems.
Jonathan Jacobs
Clermont, FL Business Law Lawyer
(407) 335-8113 15701 Florida 50
Clermont, FL 34711
Free ConsultationBusiness
My name is Jonathan Jacobs, and I am an attorney that devotes myself to my clients' legal needs. I strive to be courteous, friendly, compassionate, and a strong legal advocate for you. My law practice is centered on a few areas of the law that I find fascinating and rewarding because they allow me to help the greatest number of people in need. My law firm, the Jacobs Law Firm, handles divorce and family law cases, contract and business litigation, estate planning, and more. We are open to many other types of cases, and would like to hear from you...
George Indest
Altamonte Springs, FL Business Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
(407) 331-6620 1101 Douglas Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Business, Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
Tulane University School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
George F. Indest III is the President and Managing Partner of The Health Law Firm, based in Orlando. Mr. Indest is board certified by the Florida Bar in the legal specialty of Health Law. He is also board certified as a health care risk manager by the American Board of Risk Management, Inc. His practice encompasses all aspects of business, corporate, transactional, regulatory and administrative health law practice, and he represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, home health agencies, long term care facilities and other health care providers. His practice also includes the litigation of professional licensing cases and business litigation, defense...
Joseph C. Shoemaker
Clermont, FL Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(855) 473-1818 1390 Hancock Road, Suite 201
Business, Communications, Employment and Real Estate
Joseph C. Shoemaker is a shareholder with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, working primarily out of the firm's Leesburg office.
He specializes in Commercial Litigation, Employment & Labor Law, Business Law, and Commercial Real Estate. He practices many areas of law, including Internet Law, Sexual Harassment, Civil Litigation, and Wrongful Termination.
Joseph Shoemaker spent six years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Avionics Technician and served in Operation Desert Storm. During his time in the Corps he traveled to Asia and Europe.
After his time in the military, he pursued his B.A. degree from the...
Jesse Abraham Haskins
Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
(813) 491-8141 10437 Canary Isle Dr Tampa
Tampa, FL 33647
Through his broad experience in the government and private sectors, Jesse knows how to navigate the labyrinth of compliance, risk management, and strategic planning. Jesse served as assistant attorney general for the State of Florida. In this capacity, he handled a range of civil litigation, from prisoners’ civil rights complaints to challenges about the adequacy of funding for Florida’s public universities. Jesse also served as assistant general counsel for the Florida Department of Financial Services, where he handled matters relating to workers’ compensation compliance, bankruptcy, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). His experience representing the government as both a regulator...
Ms. Margaret "Peggy" Rose Hoyt
Altamonte Springs, FL Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(407) 977-8080 715 Douglas Avenue
Peggy is a founding partner of The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, a family wealth and legacy planning law firm specializing in wills, trusts and estates and elder law. She is a three-time Stetson University graduate receiving her B.B.A., cum laude, in 1981, her M.B.A. in 1982 and her J.D., cum laude, in 1993. Her passion is her pets - all of them - including 3 horses, 5 dogs and 4 cats! She enjoys competitive trail and limited distance endurance riding. Peggy practices in the areas of family wealth and legacy counselling, including trust and estate planning and...
John Matthew Hemenway
Valrico, FL Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(813) 643-4900 1060 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
John M. Hemenway is a founding partner of Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. John practices in the areas of real estate, business law, and estate planning and probate, combining experience in each of these areas to provide a comprehensive approach to transactions and planning. He regularly counsels individuals in connection with their personal real estate and estate planning matters, and represents business owners in a variety of commercial real estate and business transactions.
Adam Harold Sudbury
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(407) 395-4111 204 Park Lake St
Business, Appeals, Consumer and Real Estate
For the past twelve years Adam has represented hundreds of clients in court proceedings across the State of Florida. These include cases such as civil disputes, divorce, Fair Labor Standards Act, foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, warranty and lemon law claims, paternity, child support, child custody, enforcement proceedings, dependency matters, termination of parental rights, and appeals of final and interlocutory orders. Adam also has experience in transactional representation including nuptial agreement formation (pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and written separation agreements), corporations, limited liability company, and partnership formations, as well as contract review and negotiation. Finally, Adam has extensive experience...
Rahul Parikh
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(321) 558-2704 200 E Robinson St
Free ConsultationBusiness and Insurance Claims
Attorney Rahul Parikh is an award-winning criminal and civil trial attorney located in Orlando, Florida with an extensive track record of success both in and out of the courtroom. Due to his unrelenting commitment to excellence, Mr. Parikh possesses a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating was selected as Florida Trend Magazine’s Up and Comer in 2019, Expertise’s Best DUI Lawyers in Orlando in 2020, and was included in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40.
He is best known for his trial skills, diligent and pragmatic approach to solving problems for his clients and aggressive posture toward litigating cases.
Kenneth D. Morse
(407) 422-2411 189 South Orange Avenue
University of Akron School of Law
For well over four decades, I have aggressively but reasonably represented men, women and business owners in Florida to protect their interests.
As a litigator, well-versed in family law and divorce issues, I have an extensive working knowledge of real estate, business and construction related issues.
Knowing my client, attention to detail, and thorough preparation is crucial to a great outcome.
L. William Porter III
(407) 603-5769 2014 Edgewater Dr. #119
Business, Bankruptcy and Consumer
L. William Porter III, or "Bill" as he is better known, is an attorney in Central Florida. His areas of expertise are Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation and Civil Litigation. Bill Porter received his undergraduate degree and his law degree from Florida State University, receiving his B.S. with honors and his J.D. with high honors. He served as a Trial Attorney for three years for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Trustee in Orlando, Florida. Since 2011, Bill Porter has taught Introduction to Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights at Valencia College as an adjunct professor.
John Elliott Leighton
Suite1270
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Nationally recognized personal injury trial lawyer representing only victims in serious injury and death cases throughout Florida. Repeatedly selected as a Top 100 Florida SuperLawyer, Best Lawyers in America, "Florida Legal Elite" (Florida Trend Magazine), "Top Lawyer" (South Florida Legal Guide) and "Orlando Legal Elite" (Orlando Style magazine). Offices in Miami and Orlando to cover the state of Florida. Mr. Leighton has won some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Florida, including $49.3 million and two $24 million verdicts. Mr. Leighton recently received the Daily Business Review 2015 “Verdicts Hall of Fame Award” for his wrongful death verdict...
Nayef Mubarak
(407) 502-3000 250 North Orange Avenue?
Business and Immigration
Immigration Attorney Nayef A. Mubarak is a lifelong resident of central Florida. As an associate at NeJame Law, he devotes his entire practice to helping clients with various immigration needs, including, among other matters, family reunification, deportation, asylum, and naturalization cases. Mr. Mubarak worked at NeJame Law as a legal intern while he was in law school. After being admitted to practice in Florida, he went to work with another Orlando law firm, and finally returned to NeJame Law as an associate in the growing Immigration Division in 2011. In 2016 he created his own law firm, Mubarak Law. ...
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There were a few bird exhibits at the High Desert Museum. I didn't make note of what type of owl this is but he stood maybe a foot high. Why he stood on only one leg I don't know but he was so still I almost thought he was stuffed--then he moved and I knew he was real. Cute little thing.
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Sweet & Lynch: ‘Only To Rise’
Posted on March 7, 2015 by Ryan Towell in Uncategorized // 0 Comments
SWEET & LYNCH
ONLY TO RISE
Released on January 23, 2015 (Frontiers Music)
01. The Wish
02. Dying Rose
03. Love Stays
04. Time Will Tell
05. Rescue Me
06. Me Without You
07. Recover
08. Divine
10. Strength In Numbers
11. Hero-Zero
12. Only To Rise
Michael Sweet – vocals and guitar
George Lynch – guitar
James Lomenzo – bass
Brian Tichy – drums
Paul McNamara – organ and keyboards
Charles Foley – background vocals
Robbie LaBlanc – background vocals
Produced by Michael Sweet
Mixed and mastered by Danny Bernini
If you’re taking the time to read this review, then chances are you know the resumes of the musicians involved — so I won’t waste my breath talking about their accomplishments and skills. I will, however, sum everything up by saying Sweet & Lynch‘s debut album is what you should expect from four talented artists playing at their best.
Only To Rise is filled with great melodies and amazing guitar work from George Lynch — some of his riffs and leads take me back to Dokken‘s Tooth And Nail and Under Lock And Key albums, while a few of the guitar driven songs remind me of the first Lynch Mob album. And those of you that have followed Michael Sweet since Stryper‘s comeback already know that the frontman has been on a mission, and his voice is in the best shape of his career. Also, let’s not forget his writing and production abilities, both of which are nothing short of brilliant.
The album kicks off with “The Wish”, a perfect mid-tempo rock jam that is probably the most ‘Stryper‘ sounding song on the entire album. But there is no mistaking who is playing the solo, as Lynch brings back his mid ’80s flare on this track. “Dying Rose” is a straight-ahead Lynch Mob sounding tune with just enough bluesy swagger to tickle the ear, and when you add Sweet‘s trademark vocal harmonies during a punchy chorus you’ll be singing along after just one listen. “September” is a sobering reminder of the horrific events that took place on 9-11-2001, however it isn’t a slow sad song — the opening guitar riff has a bit of Iron Maiden‘s “Wasted Years” and then turns into a mid-tempo rocker that allows the rhythm section of James Lomenzo and Brian Tichy shine.
“Me Without You” is a ballad, but to my ears it is probably one of Sweet‘s best — and I have to admit it is quickly becoming my most favorite song on Only To Rise. Despite being a ballad, this song just sweeps you to a different place with its guitar phrasing (think Dokken‘s “Alone Again”) and an overall feel that really reminds me of old-school Lillian Axe. The vocal harmonizing in the chorus is just spine tingling, but watch out when the band take the song into overdrive and Lynch punches through with a wicked solo to tie everything together. “Me Without You” really is a perfect mix of Lynch‘s brilliant and clean guitar work and Sweet‘s beautiful vocals.
Only To Rise truly is an inspiring album — it’s safe to say that there is no hint of Aqua-net or spandex here, instead the CD contains a lot of the old flare while still being modern, and really fills in what rock ‘n’ roll of today is sorely missing. Every year it seems there are one or two albums that come out and just shake things up a bit, surprising us fans in the process, and this is one of those albums. Only To Rise has fist-pumping hard rockers, a couple slower gems, and a sobering recall of September 11th — this record has it all! But then again, with these four amazing talents who would expect anything but greatness?
If you are fan of any of these artists, or just a hard rock connoisseur in general, Only To Rise is a must have. I know it’s early in the year, but I will go out on a limb and say that this album will probably be noticed as one of the best of 2015. Sweet & Lynch, representing the top talent in the music business today, have made an album to compete with other ‘super-groups’ such as The Winery Dogs with their brand of straight-up hard rock — so jump on board, and let these twelve songs take you on a rock ‘n’ roll journey.
sweetandlynch.com – www.facebook.com/SweetLynch – www.frontiers.it
Reviewed by Ryan Towell for Sleaze Roxx, March 2015
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Book Birthdays
Posted: August 2, 2011 in Uncategorized
Tags: auguts, basilisk, chloe neill, dark elite, dead man's switch, louisa edwards, new releases, rachel caine, revivalist, rob thurman, rosemary clement-moore, tammy kaehler, too hot to touch, voya, working stiff
I’m over at Janice Gable Bashman’s blog “The Writing Life” today with a love note to readers!
Right here, I’m celebrating a great VOYA interview with YA author Rosemary Clement-Moore and some very happy book bithdays! In alphabetical order, we have:
Rachel Caine’s WORKING STIFF, first novel in her fantastic new Revivalist series.
Bryn Davis was killed on the job after discovering her bosses were selling a drug designed to resurrect the dead. Now, revived by that same drug, she becomes an undead soldier in a corporate war to take down the very pharmaceutical company responsible for her new condition…
“From the multitalented author of the Weather Warden and Morganville Vampire series comes a new twist on zombie lore. This trilogy launch puts a technological and evil corporate spin on the “walking dead” phenomenon. Caine’s gift for creating engating characters faced with monumental challenges always ensures and engrossing read.” —Romantic Times Book Reviews
“I loved this book – Working Stiff is an awesome start to a fantastic new series. Rachel Caine has done it again, and I cannot wait for next August.” –The Book Smugglers
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Louisa Edwards’ TOO HOT TO TOUCH
(Louisa is one of Deidre Knight’s authors and a fab person and writer)
When it comes to competitive cooking, Max Lunden is no stranger to winning…though he’s never been great at working with a team. A master chef—and major hunk—he’s traveled the world, picking up new cooking techniques as well as beautiful women. But when the prodigal chef returns home to his family’s Greenwich Village restaurant, he discovers one too many cooks in the kitchen—and she’s every bit as passionate as he is…
Juliet Cavanaugh used to have a crush on Max when she was just a teenager, hanging out at Lunden & Sons Tavern, hoping to catch a glimpse of the owner’s oldest, and hottest, son. Now a chef herself—competing in the biggest culinary contest in the country—Juliet will be cooking side by side with the one man she’s always admired…and desired. But despite their simmering attraction, Juliet is determined to keep her cool—no matter how hot it gets…
“Yowza! There’s nothing like romance in the kitchen to get juices pumping and hearts pounding, especially when the writing sizzles like it does in Edwards’ latest…she’s nothing if not a yummy author!” — All About Romance
“The competition plot is exciting and suspenseful, and the ending leaves one longing for more.”— RT Book Reviews on Too Hot to Touch
Tammy Kaehler’s DEAD MAN’S SWITCH, debut novel featuring fabulous heroine Kate Reilly
Aspiring racecar driver Kate Reilly goes looking for a full-time ride in the American Le Mans Series—and stumbles over a dead driver. When she takes that driver’s job just hours later, she also takes pole position on the list of suspects in his murder. Suddenly she’s in the hot seat with little time to clear her name and get ready to race a Corvette at Lime Rock Park.
Amidst suspicion, Kate buckles down, quickly getting to know the racecar and team, bumping into plenty of suspects who might have committed murder. Clues fly at her as fast as the turns on the track, including a cryptic list of blackmail victims, unexplainable car performance at racing speed, a jealous husband with an adulterous wife, and drivers and crew who are openly happy her predecessor is dead. Kate finds exhilaration and hazards exist on- and off-track as she throttles up both the Corvette’s V8 and a murder investigation.
The green-flag countdown ticks away, and Kate must decide who she can trust to help probe alibis, untangle rumors of team breakups and personal betrayals, and determine whose drive to win also constitutes a willingness to kill. Because what’s at stake in Kate’s race to the truth is her career … only by uncovering a murderer can Kate restore her reputation and prove she belongs in the racing world.
“Kaehler’s clear explanations of technical jargon make the racing world come alive. An engaging debut; I can’t wait to see where Kate and the crew go next.” – Library Journal
Chloe Neill’s THE DARK ELITE
The first two novels of the Dark Elite series—Firespell and Hexbound.
As the new girl at St. Sophia’s boarding school, Lily Parker thinks her classmates are the most monstrous things she’ll have to face. In Firespell and Hexbound, she’ll find out just how wrong she is, as she falls in with a group of rebel teens defending Chicago from vampires, demons, and the corrupted magic users known as reapers.
“If you are a fan of well written and original paranormal (who isn’t?) this is a series you need to check out. You will be pulled into the world of The Dark Elite and Adepts from the very first page and you will be craving more after the last page. Don’t miss out on this series!” —Pure Imagination
“I thought Hexbound was a great follow up and another fun addition to the Dark Elite series. Keep them coming Neill!” —The Bookshelf Sophisticate
Rob Thurman’s BASILISK, sequel to her incredible sf thriller CHIMERA
Stefan Korsak and his genetically-altered brother have evaded the Institute for three years. When they learn the new location of the secret lab, they plan to break in and save the remaining children there. But one of the little ones doesn’t want to leave. She wants to kill…
“Thurman has created another fast-paced and engaging tale in this volume. Unlike the author’s other work, this is not an urban fantasy; it’s near-future SF/thriller all the way through….Fans of great thriller fiction will enjoy Basilisk and the previous novel Chimera quite a bit… and now we can look forward to the next adventure!” –SF Revu
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Refactoring Gutenberg’s Gallery Block To Support Nested Images
Like many others, I often have pinned tabs of all sorts of things in my browser. Some of them linger there for months. Others for years, I shamefully admit. Of the handful of Gutenberg-related browser tabs I have had pinned since late 2020, one of them finally had the sort of movement I have been waiting on. The Gallery block was finally getting the much-needed refactor it needed.
A gallery is essentially a container with nested images. The concept of nested blocks has existed and has been in use for a long while now. However, the core Gallery block does not make use of this capability. This means that users have no access to existing Image block features.
Want to customize the link for individual images? No can do with the Gallery block. Instead, users must use Columns and drop Image blocks in. It is such a fundamentally broken part of the user experience there is little wonder that users have looked outside of core WordPress for alternative solutions. And it has been a problem since the introduction of galleries via the shortcode system in WordPress 2.5.
Want to alternate styles for each image in the gallery? That has traditionally been impossible too. However, when each image is an Image block, users can alternate between square and round styles, for example.
Alternating Image block styles in a Gallery.
Users can even use a plugin like Editor Plus with its extended Image block styles to create a Gallery of “image blobs” or animate them individually.
Individual images with “blob” shapes via Editor Plus.
This change could open some layout possibilities where users control the positioning of each item in the grid. And, why stop with images? There is no reason that core could not open the block up to other types of nesting in the future, such as videos, quotes, and more.
Gallery of images with a quote.
The downside to this new feature is that it could require more work from developers who have already built on top of the Gallery block. That is why it is fundamental that they test this change now.
Testers can see the change by switching to the gallery refactor branch via GitHub or grab a ZIP file of the build. It adds a new “Gallery Refactor” option to Gutenberg’s Experimental setting screen, which must be enabled.
Only newly-added Gallery blocks will use the new format. Nothing changed about it at first glance. However, by selecting an individual image, users can use the typical Image block settings. The two exceptions are the align and resize options, removed because they would break the layout. New galleries also do not work in the site editor yet.
“While the expectation is nothing changes in terms of output, this is a pretty major change on a technical level for a very popular block, so it’d be a huge help to gather as much testing feedback as possible,” wrote Glen Davies in the announcement post.
This statement could be misleading. There are fundamental, backward-incompatible changes to the markup output with the new implementation.
In previous iterations of the gallery, it had a wrapper container (<div>) and an unordered list (<ul>) of images. The proposed change would remove the list entirely, dropping the Image blocks as direct children of the containing element. This will break custom theme styles and potentially plugin integration.
On a technical level, I do not see the need to change the outer markup galleries. It is only the image part of the equation that needs to change. If this is because of limitations with the InnerBlocks system (nested blocks feature), perhaps it is not robust enough to meet developers’ needs.
With continual breaking changes to markup and CSS in the core block system, coding the entirety of a site’s CSS from scratch is probably a thing of the past. This is not the first instance of such breakage and will undoubtedly be the last, a rarity in the pre-block era. The best course of action is for theme authors to leave core styles in place and extend them, even if it means some bloat for page loads. It is not a fool-proof plan, but it lightens the burden.
Overall, I welcome the Gallery block enhancement, even it breaks a few things. It potentially opens a world of possibilities and is necessary if the project ever wants to provide end-users with anything other than super basic functionality.
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Tags: gutenberg
9 responses to “Refactoring Gutenberg’s Gallery Block To Support Nested Images”
Sally G says:
The more I hear about blocks, the less I like them. Newbie user, not developer, and my work is with small, volunteer organizations’ sites, so not a commercially important reaction.
Just a question—what is wrong with using columns of individual images? It seems very understandable, columns keep the images properly lined up, and presumably the images could be whatever shape one wants? Why must there be a single gallery holding them all, why not just have the ability to group them into a unit, as one does on a print-layout page if one wants to move them together?
From a technical standpoint, columns and galleries are not the same thing. I would describe them both as different subsets of layout grids, each with their own pros and cons. Columns don’t have rows, for example. You could fake them with the Columns block, but you couldn’t do things like equal-height image cropping with it, automatically switching all the image sizes at once, or just any bulk operations on all the images in the group at once.
And, there is certainly nothing wrong with a user building out a custom image layout via the Columns block. However, it’s simply easier to get images loaded up and laid out automatically with the Gallery block.
I could also potentially see some accessibility concerns. Or, at least there are semantic markup issues using Columns if you are, in fact, building a gallery — in my mind, that automatically creates accessibility issues. The end result might look OK, but the under-the-hood stuff would be problematic.
From the user experience end of things, I would think the average user would jump to using the Gallery block before the Columns block to create an image gallery. It might not be until later (after adding their images) that they realize there are some missing features. So, it makes sense to round out the feature set of the Gallery block, which is the common starting point.
Thanks; quite logical, and accessibility is extremely important.
It’s funny cause this change got requested back when WP 5.0 still didn’t exist:
https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/11849
Just to be closed with the following answers: “I am not sure nested image blocks make sense” and “I don’t see how nested blocks helps this”. What’s changed now?
This shows how open to external ideas Gutenberg devs are.
I’ve seen the ticket. The first reply was asking for additional feedback. But, the OP never answered what were legitimate questions. Having a different opinion doesn’t mean that you’re not open.
Admittedly, I thought it was closed prematurely after a week, but the person closing also said they were happy to reopen with more insight.
Sending out feature requests is fine. However, you need to back up your arguments for inclusion of something new or changes to features. Basically saying, “I want this,” is not always good enough to give a request the green light.
What changed? Someone put in the time and effort to make it happen.
Bjarne says:
As a Gutenberg fan, I welcome such improvements, even if it means I have to refactor some custom code. Mostly it’s for the better, and how many popular page builders are held back and unable to utilize modern techniques as css grid or custom properties due to backwards compatibility? It’s not much fun.
But forgive me for the maybe stupid question. But could Gutenberg not just let the old gallery block be as is, and create a new “modern gallery” block, maybe offering that as default when inserting? It can’t be that much legacy code. Out of date blocks could even be moved to a plugin during transition? Like the classic editor? I could do without the spacer block – that’s for sure. :)
Glen Davies says:
Thanks for writeup!
“While the expectation is nothing changes in terms of output … This statement could be misleading
Thanks also for pointing this out. The “nothing changes in terms of output” was in terms of what the end user sees, but I can see how most people reading this post would be thinking in terms of html output, so I will try and get that post updated with something like the following, which also explains the reason for the underlying markup change.
“While the expectation is nothing changes in terms of output for the end user, this is a pretty major change on a technical level for a very popular block, including a change in the underlying markup to align it with the W3C WAI guidelines on grouping of images (https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/images/groups/), so it’d be a huge help to gather as much testing feedback as possible.”
Great! That wording is much better.
Given that the Make blogs tend to have a more dev-friendly audience, I wanted to make sure folks didn’t gloss over it, thinking it wouldn’t affect something like theme styles.
Also, linking out to the W3C WAI guidelines on image grouping bolsters the argument for the markup change. It provides much better context.
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Did the ‘Black Widow’ trailer just show who will replace Natasha Romanoff?
With Scarlett Johansson’s character killed off during ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ there are some likely candidatesBy Jacqueline Arias
The “Black Widow” trailer is finally out and there’s already a hint on who the next Black Widow will be.
(If you haven’t seen “Avengers: Endgame,” we suggest you look away right now because there are going to be spoilers ahead. You’ve been warned.)
The last time we saw Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), she threw herself off Vormir’s cliff to save Ronin and get the Soul Stone in “Avengers: Endgame.” It was a sad and noble death—one that sparked multiple arguments on why Black Widow was never given a proper funeral in the end.
Now, we’re seeing her again in her first—and long overdue—solo film. Contrary to previous theories that this is going to be an origin story, the trailer shows Black Widow’s memories with some of the members of Avengers. This means that the film takes place in between some of the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The film also introduces new characters like Red Guardian (David Harbour) and two other Black Widows (Florence Pugh and Rachel Weisz). There are also theories that Pugh will be playing Yelena Belova, a younger spy who also trained in the Red Room in Moscow. In the comics, Belova is portrayed as one of Romanoff’s rivals, but they seem to act like sisters in the trailer.
Whoever Belova will be, there are theories that she will take on Romanoff’s Black Widow mantle in the upcoming MCU films. It makes sense considering that there have been several changes in the new generation of Avengers—Sam Wilson is now Captain America, Hawkeye will be training Kate Bishop, and Spider-Man is being molded as the new Iron Man-like leader.
If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, watch it below and let us know if you agree with this theory:
“Black Widow” will premiere on May 1, 2020. Mark your calendars now!
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‘Creepshow’ Review: Shudder’s Horror Anthology Pays Loving Tribute to the Romero-King Classic
Posted on Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 by Chris Evangelista
In 1982, horror legends George A. Romero and Stephen King came together for Creepshow, a stylish, silly, scary horror anthology that paid tribute to the EC horror comics of the ’50s. Loaded with big hairy monsters, ghouls bursting from graves, squirmy bugs, and more, Creepshow has become hallowed in the halls of horror. So how do you top that? The simple answer is: you can’t. And Creepshow, the entertaining new anthology show from horror streaming service Shudder, doesn’t even try, for better and worse. There are plenty of thrills and chills to be had, but one can’t help but miss the slick style that made Romero’s movie so memorable.
Shudder’s Creepshow hails from showrunner Greg Nicotero, a director and special effects guru who clearly has a lot of reverence for the Romero/King film. Nicotero has assembled a murderer’s row of horror talent to help usher in his Creepshow series – a move that will no doubt appeal to fans of the genre tenfold. Each episode will contain multiple stories, and the premiere packs in two very different tales of terror.
It wouldn’t be Creepshow without Stephen King, and sure enough, the first segment adapts King’s ooey, gooey short story “Gray Matter”. Nicotero directs this story himself, with a script via Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi, and for the most part, it’s an incredibly faithful adaptation of King’s story. It’s also exactly the kind of scary-but-silly story that would’ve fit in perfectly with the original film.
On a blustery night, a teenager wanders into a convenience store in order to buy his dear old dad a case of beer. The inhabitants of the store – shop owner Adrienne Barbeau (who appeared in the original Creepshow film), a local police Chief (Tobin Bell), and a character named Doc (Giancarlo Esposito) all give the boy knowing, sympathetic looks. They’re well-aware of the young man’s father’s drinking problem. But there’s more than alcoholism afoot here. According to the kid, his father is changing. He’s clearly scared, so the Chief and Doc decide to head on over to his home to figure out what’s up, while the boy stays behind. Cutting back and forth between the boy telling his story to Barbeau’s character and Doc and Chief exploring the kid’s scary, run-down home, “Gray Matter” builds towards a climax involving a slimy monster and a twist you’ll see coming a mile away.
While the storytelling itself is a hoot, the visual aspect of “Gray Matter” leaves much to be desired. It’s clear the series isn’t working with the biggest of budgets – and that’s fine. The movie wasn’t, either. But the film managed to have a wonderful flair – full of tilted angles, comic book-like filters, and more. Creepshow keeps the comic book aspect for scene transitions, and does provide us with a very cool puppet version of the Creep – Creepshow‘s silent, Crypt Keeper-like host. But removing all the other elements makes this feel distinctly unlike Creepshow, and more like just another horror anthology series. The end result is akin to Are You Afraid of the Dark, but for grown-ups. While I appreciate the hesitance to ape Romero’s EC horror-inspired style, the Creepshow series is so muted in its composition – at least in terms of this first episode – that it suffers.
The second story of episode one, “House of the Head”, comes from Bird Box writer John Malerman and director John Harrison – who served as an assistant director on the Creepshow movie. This tale is more playful than “Gray Matter”, although it never feels like there’s any real threat here. The story involves a young girl (Cailey Fleming) who owns a large, elaborate dollhouse. The dollhouse contains several dolls that make up the Smithsmith Family, and while she sets these figurines up in idyllic positions, they don’t stay that way. Every time she returns to her dollhouse, she finds the dolls have moved to new locations and positions that tell a disturbing story. And there’s something new in the house as well: a spooky severed doll head that keeps turning up all over the fake home.
As eerie as the set-up may be, “House of the Head” is more amusing than scary. That’s fine – there was plenty of comedy afoot in the Creepshow film, but it was always tinged with something sinister. Putting a bunch of lifeless dolls in danger just never truly resonates, resulting in a somewhat flat experience. And once again, there’s a distinct lack of style.
Once you learn to separate Creepshow the TV series from Creepshow the film, you’ll likely have fun with what Shudder is offering. The series is a love letter to horror fans, and packs in plenty of Easter Eggs to both the original movie and to Stephen King’s work in general. The stories never overstay they’re welcome, the folks behind and in front of the camera have a lot to offer, and anyone looking for some fast, somewhat cheap thrills is going to get exactly what they want. The Creepshow TV series was never going to live up to the classic movie, but its bloody heart is in the right place.
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The Indian Premier League is going to get start from today, but not in India. Yes like in 2009, this time also the IPL has been shifted outside India due to general elections happening in the country. Although this time around only a part of the IPL is going to be played in UAE and the second phase will be played in India next month. The 7th edition of IPL is going to be played in three different stadiums of UAE. It is the Pakistan’s national cricket team who plays their most of the home games in all these three venues, so for others; they probably have a very little knowledge about these grounds. So let us have a look at these three different venues on which the IPL is going to happen this year.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Actually the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a multipurpose stadium , but it is mainly used for cricket. It was formerly known as Dubai Sports City. The stadium is having a capacity to accommodate 25, 000 fans which can be expandable to 30, 000, if required. The Dubai Properties are the owners of the stadium. The stadium was unveiled in the year 2009 and was constructed by Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner, Germany. The two ends of the stadium are known as ‘Emirates Road End’ and ‘Dubai Sports City End’. The first test match on this ground was played in 2010 between Pakistan and South Africa and first ODI was played in 2009 between Pakistan and Australia. The Dubai Cricket Stadium is also known for its unique lighting system. The system is called ‘Ring of Fire’ and unlike other cricket stadiums of the world the stadium doesn’t have the huge floodlight towers to light the game, but it has lights fixed all around the round roof of the stadium which helps to minimize the shadows on the ground.
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One of the newest stadiums of the world cricket, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi was established in the year 2006. It has a capacity to hold 20, 000 cricket fans. The stadium has been managed by the Pakistan Cricket Board and thus the first ever International match was also played by Pakistan against India in 2006 and Since the Pakistan cricket team is using this stadium as their home ground.
16th April: MI Vs KKR
18th April: CSK Vs KXIP
18th April: SRH Vs RR
21st April: CSK Vs DD
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26th April: KKR Vs KXIP
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Sharjah Cricket Stadium
One can easily say that the Indian cricket will return to Sharjah after a long gap. It is the oldest cricketing venue in the Gulf and has record to hold most number of ODIs in a single stadium. In 1980s Sheikh Abdul Rahman Bukhatir a ardent cricket fan established CBFS (Cricketer’s Benefit Fund Scheme) and started to organize international cricket tri and quadrangular series on this venue. After a few years they had few differences with BCCI and ICC and suddenly Sharjah Cricket Stadium went into a hibernation. But since the Pakistan is looking for venues for their home matches Sharjah Cricket Stadium is back and now even Indian players will play their cricket over here in coming weeks. The stadium can hold 27, 000 people and along with Pakistan, the UAE and Afghanistan national teams too play their home games here.
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20th April: RR Vs KXIP
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Dan Was There for Us
Carenlee Barkdull
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social work education, American Indian/Alaska Native,, Indigenous, First Nations, social work practice & leadership
In partnership with his spouse and social work colleague, Dr. Marge Edwards, Dr. E. Daniel (“Dan”) Edwards (Yurok) developed and directed the American Indian Social Work Career Training Program at the University of Utah. This program recruited and successfully graduated over 300 American Indian social workers over four decades, meaningfully changing the face of social work practice in many communities. He also encouraged numerous students to pursue doctorate degrees in social work, inspiring them to conduct culturally sensitive and responsive research to help American Indian Peoples, and to teach upcoming generations of social work practitioners. He extended his patient and gentle guidance and mentorship to encourage and support non-Native students to be part of this vision as well. With wisdom, compassion, and self-deprecating humor, Dr. Edwards’ influence on social work has been transformative. Those he has touched in turn share some of the gifts he has given them, extending his influence across distance and across time. This paper recounts some of the contributions of Dr. Edwards’ career through separate narratives from four individuals whom he has influenced.
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13 Dec, 2015 by Heather in al carraway, cedar fort, more than tattooed mormon 1 comment
More Than the Tattooed Mormon
by Al Fox Carraway
Paperback, 176 pages
Published December 8th 2015
by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
Al Fox Carraway has spent the last four years inspiring the world with her story of conversion, redemption, and finding faith. As a blogger, social media personality, and award-winning public speaker, her message has reached millions. This moving biography and up-close account of her life and membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes called the “LDS” or “Mormon” church) will show you what it means to truly trust in the Lord.
“Don’t go, Al. You won’t fit in.”
Being baptized and following the Lord has made Al’s life harder than it ever was before. She endured criticism from friends and family for becoming a Mormon. She faced harsh judgments from Church members for her appearance. She gave up everything and felt more alone than she ever had in her life. All because she chose God.
Now she shares an up-close look at how trusting God has led her to places she never expected. As a blogger, YouTuber, and award-winning public speaker, her message has reached millions. Sharing her love of the Savior, Al goes beyond her own conversion and encourages readers to choose God above anything else. This uplifting book inspires readers to build a true relationship with the Lord that will bring them real, lasting happiness.
Endorsements for More than the Tattooed Mormon
“Al Fox Carraway is a wonderfully fresh combination of energy, humor, and testimony. At first, you might think this book is all about Al. But the more you read, the more you will find personal motivation to keep going, to keep trying, and to stay close to the Lord through all of life’s challenges.”
–John Bytheway, author of How Do I Know If I Know?
“Al shares her story with frankness and passion. She fills each chapter with memorable insights and true wisdom. But this book isn’t really about Al. It is about God and you! It is about the transformation that is possible for all of us through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.”
–Brad Wilcox, professor at Brigham Young University, author of The Continuous Atonement and The Continuous Conversion
“Al takes you on one of the most faith-building journeys you’ll ever experience. Al is real. Al is authentic. . . . Al’s story will bring you closer to Christ.”
–Hank Smith, PhD, bestselling LDS author and speaker, BYU religion instructor
What struck me first about Al Fox Carraway is how happy she is. You can see it in her face, she glows in all her photos! It was a pleasure to read her story and know that the happiness she has comes from living a life as close to the Lord as possible. Al lost all of her friends when she decided to be baptized, her father disowned her, coworkers mocked her and yelled at her, but she did not turn back. She moved forward. She carried her Book of Mormon with her wherever she went and read whenever she could. She devoted her life to temple work and inspirational speaking. She turned everything over to Christ and he made her life more than she ever imagined.
So it is with each of us. Al wrote this book for you and for me. It is a book about the power of change. It is about immersing yourself in the scriptures and moving forward with faith even when there are trials, loneliness and even darkness. I truly enjoyed the down to earth tone and personal stories Al adds. She is truly an inspiration! Do not take what truth you have for granted. Work hard pray hard and serve as she did.
“Relief doesn’t have to be postponed until a trial is over; it can come with a change of mind-set, a mind-set of hope, seeking, and noticing the small but significant blessings from God that witness He’s there. A mind-set and realization that you’re still here, you’re still standing, and you are not broken. A mind-set that allows yourself to have open eyes to see past our narrow and mortal desires. Even our loneliest and hardest days are, in fact, rich with direction and guidance to move you forward, not backward, on the path God has for you to the best and most fulfilling journey.” ― Al Fox Carraway, More than the Tattooed Mormon | {"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.6273474097251892, "wiki_prob": 0.3726525902748108, "source": "cc/2021-04/en_head_0024.json.gz/line287669"} |
There are approximately 13,347 people named Slade in the UK. That makes it the 763rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 211 are named Slade.
(origin: Local) A long flat piece or slip of ground between hills.
SLADE. This word has been variously defined as a vallej', a hollow, a den, a hanging wood, a plain, a breadth of green land in fields and plantations, &c. See Eng. Siirn. i. 83. The form of the surname in H.R. is De la Slade. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-18T15:43:00Z', 'url': 'http://britishsurnames.co.uk/surname/slade', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
Q: Mongoose Schema TypeScript Error + Index signature for type string is missing I am using inversify in my express API for dependency injection and I am trying to define my schema using typescript 4.9.4 if I downgrade to 4.3.2 the error goes away but if possible I would love to figure this out.
Interface
export interface UserType {
_id?: string
email: string
password: string
}
export interface UserModel extends UserType, Omit<Document, '_id'> {}
Schema
@injectable()
export class UserRepository
extends GenericRepository<UserType, UserModel>
implements UserRepositoryInterface
{
public constructor(@inject(TYPES.DbClient) dbClient: DbClient) {
super(
dbClient,
'users',
new Schema({
email: {
type: String,
trim: true,
required: true,
unique: true,
lowercase: true,
},
password: {
type: String,
required: true,
},
}),
)
}
}
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Numbers of K-12 teacher participants and K-12 student participants who received NASA-affiliated GLOBE training and subsequently participated in data collection during fiscal years 2003 - 2011 (October 1 - September 30 of each year).
GLOBE is able to confidently report the number of teachers trained by the GLOBE community each year. However, GLOBE is not able to provide exact figures representing student participation due to the presence of unknown variables such as whether each GLOBE teacher is teaching only one classroom of students or teaches multiple classrooms (such as in middle school/high school settings), and given this, we realize that this statistic can also change over the course of a given year. Therefore, the student estimates provided below are extremely conservative estimates, assuming that teachers only work with one classroom of students, using 25 students as the average classroom size. Please note that GLOBE promotes a "team" approach to implementation within schools (forming teams of teachers within each school instead of past models that concentrated on training one teacher per GLOBE school).
"Total number of teachers who received recognized GLOBE training in the Fiscal Year (Oct 1 - Sep 30) and whose school then participated in GLOBE data collection."
* The green cells in the table indicate a switch on June 30, 2012 to a new GLOBE database and a new methodology of metric gathering.
** The light blue cells for 2013 in the table indicate the migration of schools and teachers to a new GLOBE database, and based on functional email addresses.
Also available: GLOBE Impact Around the World. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-22T21:57:52Z', 'url': 'https://www.globe.gov/es/about/impact-and-metrics/student-impact', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
publish: 10 March 2018
Ghani appreciated Afghan defense and called them capable& professional
In a meeting with the commanders of the Corps commanders, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said the Afghan national defense and security forces are a capable and professional force which belongs to the whole nation.
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani saied the enemies of the country are not capable to confront the Afghan national defense and security forces as he hailed the Afghan forces for securing the trust of the nation, calling it one of the major achievements of the security and defense forces.
He said the bravery and devotion of the Afghan forces have resulted into the survival of the nation and sustainment of the trust of the Afghan nation and the international community.
President also emphasized on the need for the necessary reforms in the security and defense sectors and urged the Corps commanders to implement the lessons learned from Khalid operations in the upcoming Nusrat operations.
President Ghani also insisted on the important role of the Afghan forces in the upcoming elections and said the security of the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections should be part of the plans of the security and defense forces.
Pence called Ghani to engage Ata Noor, saying he has the US support
President Ghani, NATO secretary General discuss security and future of NATO mission
President Ghani appoints delegation to probe the US air strike over Afghan outpost
I entered ARG after people cast votes for me: President Ghani
President Ghani asks US delegation to help equip Afghan Air Force
Taliban release statement electing their new leader | {"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5614311695098877, "wiki_prob": 0.5614311695098877, "source": "cc/2019-30/en_middle_0059.json.gz/line38410"} |
Yara Shahidi Leaves Emmy Awards Early to Make It to Her Harvard Class On Time
by Jeroslyn Johnson September 22, 2021 September 22, 2021 2297
Yara Shahidi (Instagram)
Actress Yara Shahidi is not playing with Hollywood about her education. The grown-ish star recently admitted leaving the Emmy Awards early to make it to her Harvard class on time.
Shahidi blessed Sunday night’s Emmy Awards show with her presence and presented the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series award to Ted Lasso‘s Brett Goldstein. The award was given out early on in the show at the request of Shahidi, who had prior obligations.
“I do fly out tonight to make it to class in time,” Shahidi told ET. “… The lovely people at The Academy really helped me out because I was like, ‘Guys, I have a hard out to make this flight.'”
The 21-year-old announced her decision to attend Harvard in 2017. Quoting the late great James Baldwin, Shahidi wore a Harvard University sweatshirt while showing off her “Crimson Pride” in a photo posted on Instagram.
A post shared by Yara (يارا) Shahidi (@yarashahidi)
With a double major in sociology and African American studies, Shahidi’s studies at Harvard are no easy feat. All the while, she stars in her black-ish spin-off show and runs her own production company alongside her mom Keri Shahidi.
Skipping out early on the Emmy Awards shouldn’t be too much of a surprise considering how Shahidi has previously said she wouldn’t allow her acting career to impede her education.
“[Hollywood] has proved that it changes so often, so I’d rather spend the time on something [like social studies] that has personally been a passion of mine for so long,” she told Glamour in 2018. “Hollywood isn’t moving anywhere. I’ll figure it out when I get back.”
But the young star is wise beyond her years, and hanging out late is not something she’s ever been interested in.
“I always say I’m simultaneously four years old and 50 years old, existing in the same body,” Shahidi said. “I’m known to be somewhat of a grandmother in terms of how I operate. You won’t catch me at after-parties many times. Nothing good happens after 10:00 P.M.”
Good thing the Emmy’s worked with Yara’s cut-off time.
Jeroslyn Johnson
LA-based Host/Writer. But, a true NYC native. I live by my mission to Be Bold. Stand Out. Make A Statement. | {"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9664883017539978, "wiki_prob": 0.9664883017539978, "source": "cc/2022-05/en_middle_0003.json.gz/line760337"} |
Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: November 25, 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster’s schedules for the week of November 25 include the following:
Monday, November 25, 12:00 PM: Lt. Gov. Evette and First Lady McMaster spoke at the Salvation Army of the Midlands' Christmas Kickoff, State House North Steps, 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.
Monday, November 26, 6:30 PM: Gov. McMaster will speak at the Newberry Republican Party’s fall fundraiser, Newberry County Shrine Club, 196 Shrine Club, Newberry, S.C.
Wednesday, November 27, 8:15 AM: Lt. Gov. Evette will participate in a special remote broadcast of The Morning Answer with Joey Hudson benefitting the Salvation Army, Tommy's Ham House, 214 Rutherford St, Greenville, S.C.
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Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: November 18, 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of November 18, 2019 included:
Gov. McMaster was in the Office of the Governor for office hours, State House, first floor, Columbia, S.C.
10:30 AM: Policy meeting.
11:00 AM: White House briefing call.
2:30 PM: Gov. McMaster held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for H. 3036: Neonatal Testing (Dylan’s Law) at Greenwood Genetic Center, 101 Gregor Mendel Circle, Greenwood, S.C.
11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster participated in a press conference with Sheriff Leon Lott, Richland County Sheriff’s Office and Defenders for Children, Governor’s Office, State House, 1st floor, 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.
12:00 PM: Agency meeting.
4:00 PM: Gov. McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster along with the South Carolina National Guard held a ceremony recognizing “A Tree for the Fallen”, Governor’s Office Hallway, Columbia, S.C.
12:00 PM: Gov. McMaster was the keynote speaker at the 10th Anniversary Ten at the Top Luncheon, Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, S.C.
Gov. McMaster will participate in the Republican Governors Association’s annual conference, Boca Raton, FL.
4:30 PM: Republican Governors Association event.
8:00 AM: Republican Governors Association event.
9:15 AM: Policy meeting.
10:30 AM: Gov. McMaster spoke at a Corporate Breakout Cyber: Emerging Technologies in Emergency Management.
11:45 AM: Republican Governors Association event.
1:00 PM: Republican Governors Association meeting.
6:00 PM Gov. McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster and Lt. Gov. Evette participated in the 53rd Annual Governor's Carolighting, north steps, State House, Columbia, S.C. | {"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.7489142417907715, "wiki_prob": 0.2510857582092285, "source": "cc/2020-05/en_middle_0116.json.gz/line297828"} |
Sourced from small family run companies, around Scotland, each product is individually handcrafted from vintage oak whisky barrels. Every Whisky Barrel product is unique.
The barrels start their life as storage vessels for bourbon or sherry, before moving on to their better known role for storing whisky until it reaches maturity, a process which can take decades. When the barrel has finally completed this vital and principle task it is taken to the our crafters workshops where new life is breathed into it and forms the stunning range of beautiful, unusual and functional pieces.
Photography courtesy www.chrisscottphotography.co.uk and instore photography. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-19T12:22:24Z', 'url': 'https://www.eastudios.com/product-category/modern-scottish-gifts/whisky-barrel-gifts/', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
The buzz is that Harman and Bipasha will get engaged after March 28 release of their film ‘Dishkiyaoon‘ and tie the knot by end of this year. However, the couple has always remained tight-lipped about their future plans. “As it is rightfully said these are mere reports…so what to say.
I will confirm it when it will happen,” Harman told reporters here at an event. It was Harman who had earlier admitted that he was dating the dusky beauty and Bipasha too confirmed about it a few days later through twitter.
Bipasha was earlier in a relationship with actor John Abraham for nine years and Harman was dating actress Priyanka Chopra. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-23T18:31:57Z', 'url': 'http://fashioncentral.in/people-parties/bollywood-masala/harman-tight-lipped-on-marriage-plans-with-bipasha/', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
Giovanni and Antonio are the managers of La Scala. After many years of sacrifice, love and complete dedication, they finally accomplished their dreams of being completely in charge of the restaurant and becoming nowadays the owner of La Scala.
The sincere friendship, wich has always united them, has been expressed in complicity and trust wich allows them to enjoy their job, creating a homely and confortable working environment regarding their staff.
Both have worked in various parts of the world including, of course, in Italy.
Giovanni, an expert on wines, is an excellent advisor at the time of your choice, plus a friendly and professional waiter, making dinner a beautiful memory for all customers.
Antonio, with his love of the kitchen, spends most of his holidays period improving his experience and his culinary knowledge colaborating with other famous restaurants in their cuisine in order to provide La Scala with innovations and creativity, without losing its origin essence.
Together, they learned fom the daily experience and from the great masters, from wich they have adopted three basic pilars: the frequent use of the season and area’s produce, the use of a careful, professional and excellent technique, with a full knowledge of culinary bases, and a thorough investigation, which as well as creating dishes it seeks to get them into a “raison d’être”, not just mixing ingredients for itself but trying to give them a real sense. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-25T06:44:42Z', 'url': 'http://lascalarestaurante.com/en/about-us/', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
James Butler, 2nd/12th Baron Dunboyne
BUTLER of Priestown on p.93 of [Burkes Irish, 1912]
BUTLER of Maiden Hall on p.130 of [Burkes Irish, 1958]
Sources yet to be consulted:
The following deeds are referred to in SL/B/1(13).
Deed of 6 July 1738. Arthur Herbert and his wife to Theobald Butler of Dublin. Butler gets lease of town and lands of Curranes, Co.Kerry (Waterville). To hold for lives of Theobald Butler and James Butler his eldest son and Whitwell Butler his 3rd son.
Deed of 12 Apr 1773. Lucy Herbert to Richard Chute (husband of Charity Herbert). Town and lands of Curranes, Co.Kerry, then held by heirs of Theobald Butler, deceased.
James Butler, 2nd/12th Baron Dunboyne.
See genealogics.
Descendant of Edward I.
He mar 2ndly to his 2nd cousin Margaret O'Brien [dau of 3rd Earl of Thomond].
She is also descendant through Butler of Edward I.
And she is descendant of the Kings of Thomond and the Kings of Munster and Brian Boru.
He died Feb 1625 (new style).
He had issue by 2nd wife:
Theobald Butler,
born 1610.
He had issue:
Rev. Pierce Butler.
born c.1690,
of Priestown, Co.Meath.
He mar 2ndly, 1722, to Mary Whitwell.
He is the one who acquired the land at Waterville, Co.Kerry. See Deed of 1738
James Butler in 1932 says that: "The first Butler to live in Currane (Waterville) was Theobald" and Theobald "lived at Currane in what is the original of the present "Waterville House"."
Theobald had issue by 2nd wife:
James Butler,
Ancestor of Hubert Butler (the writer, born 1900, famous for saving Jews in WW2).
Ancestor also of Jessica Butler, mother of Turtle Bunbury, historian and genealogist.
Whitwell Butler,
of Waterville, Co.Kerry.
A family tree says he was born 1736.
[Burkes Irish, 1958] says he was born 1743. But this cannot be. He is already mentioned in Deed of 1738.
The composer Thomas O'Brien Butler (born 1861) notes that he descends from O'Brien, Earl of Thomond.
A descent from the Earls of Thomond is correct, though he gets the exact origin slightly wrong.
This is from Seven original Irish melodies, Kincora edition, 1903.
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superspeciality doctors
young medical professionals
KGMOA
government service
Appoint super-speciality doctors in general hospitals: KGMOA
To ensure that young medical professionals are motivated to join the government service, the Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has submitted to the proposal to the government stating that super speciality doctors need to be appointed at general hospitals and speciality doctors at district and Taluk hospitals.Preetu Nair | TNN | January 25, 2017, 07:25 IST
KOCHI: To ensure that young medical professionals are motivated to join the government service, the Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has submitted a proposal to the government stating that super-speciality doctors need to be appointed at general hospitals and speciality doctors at district and Taluk hospitals.
At the moment, there is a tendency to appoint super-speciality and speciality doctors at primary health centres (PHC) where they do not get to practise what they have learnt.
“There are 421 vacancies in government hospitals. But young doctors are not willing to join the profession as the starting salary of an MBBS and super specialist is the same – Rs 51,600. A specialist or super specialist gets paid much higher in the private hospital,” said KGMOA president Dr Madhu V.
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Sending much love to all the animals in our world, and to all the people with compassionate hearts standing up for them.
Throughout my outdoor adventures this year, I’ve had the privilege capturing encounters of some interesting moments with the wild animals of the world.
This is a photograph of a seagull who caught my attention and left me smiling for quite some time.
My feathery friend did not hesitate posing for me. He talked away as I took pictures of him. I’m pretty sure he was communicating that he wanted a snack. It was such a beautiful moment spending time together in his nature.
I’ve felt my spirit has been awakened since starting a new lifestyle this year. I feel a deeper connection with God and His wonderful creations.
This picture above the clouds was taken on the way up to Mt. Baldy. Waking up before sunrise to see this beautiful scene is fulfilling and worthwhile. Its not just being there for the accomplishment of a great workout, but the gratitude I felt while I was there.
No wild animal encounters this time, just our best friend who loves to hike with us. However, some people may have thought for a moment a wolf was approaching.
We were at one of our regular beach spots this year and as we were trailing back to camp I found another little creature. I was amazed he stood completely still for me.
Maybe he thought he was camouflaged in the sand and I couldn’t see him although I had the camera up close to him with the lens pointing right at him.
Thank you for giving me some time little lizard.
I plan on sharing another post regarding our recent Sedona adventure. We visited the magical mountain-scape in late September. As I was trailing up a beautiful hill, I discovered what looks like a miniature dinosaur.
This last encounter inspired me to share what I’ve felt ever since I started realizing that animals sense love, fear, terror, and sadness. The kind of feelings we do, except without speaking into words.
Here is momma deer expressing love to her baby with kisses. Again I wondered why didn’t they run away? I suppose they are accustomed to seeing people. I feel these moments are special signs from God confirming I should continue to care about his creations.
My message to the world is to please take time to really think of our planet and not take animals for granted. My motive is not to convince anyone to change their lifestyle, simply to inspire and help people become aware that their lives matter. We should consider animals and their lives. If you do eat animals, have mercy on them by keeping them off your plate more often, say grace, be thankful for them, they gave up their life so you can have a meal.
I hope I brought a little bit of light to you or touched your heart in some way. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-22T02:00:49Z', 'url': 'http://www.shop-pattern.com/2016/10/13/world-animal-day-everyday/', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
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Mustapha Laatiaoui receives ERC Consolidator Grant for superheavy element research
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EU grant worth EUR 2 million for the development of a new approach in optical spectroscopy
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Physicist Dr. Mustapha Laatiaoui will be receiving a Consolidator Grant of EUR 2 million from the European Research Council (ERC) to support his research in the field of atomic and nuclear physics. He will be using the EU funds to develop a novel approach for optical spectroscopy of the superheavy elements. This will make it possible to obtain information about these elements that has so far been completely inaccessible. The Consolidator Grant is one of the most richly endowed ERC funding awards.
There is very little information on superheavy elements, because they are difficult to produce, observe, and analyze. The heaviest element that can be obtained in macroscopic amounts is fermium of the atomic number 100, which means that fermium has 100 protons in its atomic nucleus. At present, elements heavier than fermium can only be synthesized in single-atom-at-a-time quantities utilizing large accelerator facilities. In addition, they are radioactive and rapidly decay, often within split seconds, which gives only little time to investigate them. However, it would be of particular interest to physicists from various fields to know more about these super-heavyweights to better understand their structure and why they exist. Such insights would be useful, for example, when it comes to searching for traces of even heavier elements, which might be created, for example, in neutron-star merger events.
Spectral lines as the fingerprints of elements
Astrophysicists are used to determine the abundance of chemical elements in the universe from the observed spectral lines. “Spectral lines are like a fingerprint. We can assign them very precisely to an element,” explained Laatiaoui. Most of them have been well documented from lab-based experiments for the majority of elements. Even recently, some spectral lines of element 102, nobelium, were identified for the first time. “But beyond that point, from lawrencium on, we know next to nothing in this respect,” Laatiaoui pointed out. By definition, superheavy elements have more than 103 protons in their atomic nucleus. The heaviest element known to date is oganesson with 118 protons. Its position in the periodic table indicates that it is probably a noble gas. The element was synthesized in 2005 by bombarding californium with calcium ions.
It is not possible to investigate these synthesized superheavy elements using conventional methods. “The laser resonance ionization technique that was used in the nobelium experiment is currently at the limit of what is feasible,” explained Laatiaoui. The physicist has therefore developed a novel approach of optical spectroscopy that will constitute a new paradigm in this research field. Using a laser beam, he will attempt to excite positively charged ions instead of neutral atoms, which have been employed up to date when lacking tabulated spectral lines. “The search for optical resonances is a very complex process that requires a support from theory. The more precise the predictions indicate the position of the spectral lines, the easier it becomes to pinpoint the resonances,” said Laatiaoui. If he can find the right wavelength to excite the ions, it will alter the ratio of ions in an excited metastable state to those ions in the ground state. The result will be easily measurable as the ions drift at different speeds through the apparatus to the detector.
Laser resonance chromatography, a new approach in optical spectroscopy
Because the technique is based on laser excitation of particles and the analysis of their time of arrival at the detector, laser resonance chromatography (LRC) could well prove to be a highly sensitive and efficient detection method. Spectral lines can serve as powerful benchmarks for atomic model calculations in the region of the superheavy elements. In addition, they can provide insights into the properties of atomic nuclei, for instance, on the nuclear spin or the magnetic moment. With the newly identified fingerprint of a superheavy element, new routes opens up for astronomers trying to catch a glimpse of telltale photons from this element.
ERC Consolidator Grants for outstanding researchers
The LRC project will receive EU funding worth EUR 2 million over the next five years. In addition, the European Research Council has approved two other JGU applications. One is a project aimed at the production of fully synthetic vaccines proposed by Professor Pol Besenius. In the other, Professor Martin Kaltenpoth will be investigating how symbionts help in the biosynthesis of beetle cuticles. With a total of three ERC Consolidator Grants each, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) are the most successful universities in the German U15 association of universities.
The ERC Consolidator Grant is one of the most richly endowed EU funding awards for individual researchers. The European Research Council uses these grants to support outstanding researchers in developing their own projects, usually seven to twelve years after they have completed their doctorates. In order to receive a grant, applicants must not only demonstrate excellence in research, but also provide evidence of the pioneering nature of their project and its feasibility.
Born in Morocco in 1977, Mustapha Laatiaoui studied Physics at the Technical University of Munich and worked as a doctoral candidate and postdoc at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Further research activities took him to TU Darmstadt, to GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt, KU Leuven, and most recently to Mainz University, where he started his work at the JGU Institute for Nuclear Chemistry and at the Helmholtz Institute Mainz in February 2018. His research focuses on investigating the heaviest elements using laser spectroscopy and ion-mobility spectrometry.
Dr. Mustapha Laatiaoui
49-613-139-29752
http://www.uni-mainz.de/presse/aktuell/7246_ENG_HTML.php
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Shields for trophies and plaques.
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DeKalb NAACP Candidate Forum for Commission District 4 & 6
Published May 23, 2016 | By Viola Davis
Recorded by Viola Davis
DeKalb NAACP hosted a forum on May 21, 2016 at 3015 South Rainbow Drive, Decatur, Georgia from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The candidates for CEO, District Attorney, Tax Commissioner, Sheriff, District 4 Commissioner and District 6 Commissioners that attended include:
Chief Executive Officer:
Joe Bembry
Connie Stokes
Michael Thurmond
District Attorney:
Sherry Boston
Tax Commissioner:
Irvin J. Johnson
Susannah Scott
Geraldine Champion
Ted Golden
District 4 Commissioner:
Steve Bradshaw
Lance Hammonds
Kathie Gannon (Incumbent)
The candidates that did not attend include:
Robert James (Incumbent)
Stan Watson
Jeffrey Mann (Incumbent)
Harold Dennis
Sharon Barnes Sutton (Incumbent)
Willie Willis
Warren Mosby
I want to go on record as endorsing Lance Hammonds for County Commissioner for District 4. In my years (over 15 years) of working as a government watchdog and with statewide government watchdogs, I have found Lance Hammonds to be trustworthy, ethical, community-oriented, a change agent and an independent spirit. If you want to see honest people in government, join me in supporting Lance Hammonds for the 4th District Commissioner.
Viola Davis – Co-Founder of Unhappy Taxpayer & Voter – agreed to write the endorsement for voters that support Lance Hammonds.
Joel Edwards with Restore DeKalb agreed to speak for supporters of Steve Bradshaw.
We have two excellent candidates that will serve Commission District 4 and help restore public trust. Our community deserve representation with honesty, ethics, integrity and respect for taxpayers and voters.
Update of New Video: Newly formed Political Action Committee (PAC) endorsing candidates in DeKalb County…
For more information, comments and/or questions: Dr. Curtis Thrasher Phone: 404-284-9984 or Viola Davis Phone: 770-256-0034; View the reasons to elect anybody but Sharon Barnes Sutton and Stan Watson at http://anybodybut.org; http://anybodybut.org , (reasons, articles and video) Email: anybodybutstan@gmail.com or anybodybutsharon@gmail.com
Dr. Curtis Thrasher leads a coalition of citizens to move DeKalb County in a new direction with new leadership. Dr. Thrasher has identified two elected officials that need to be removed from office in order for DeKalb County to recover from the cloud of corruption and restore public trust. We have submitted documents to the Board of Commissioners that show missing money from franchise fee and peg fees with Public Access Television and over $70 million dollars missing from Public Works/Watershed. Ask your Commissioners for copies under the Open Records Request and demand an audit of these departments. Sharon Barnes Sutton and Stan Watson were on the Public Works Committee 5 of the 7 years the committee existed. Jeff Rader and Kathie Gannon were on the committee 3 of the 7 years. Lee May and Elaine Boyer were on the committee 2 of the 7 years. Nancy Jester was on the committee less than 1 of the 7 years.
TAXPAYER & VOTER ARE THE “EMPLOYERS”
Our Vote – Hire and Fire Elected Officials
Our Tax Money – Pay Elected Officials Salaries and provide Money for Budgets
These two facts define us as “Employers” of the elected officials
NEW LEADERSHIP, NEW VISION, NEW DIRECTION
DeKalb County needs to elect new leadership with the courage to move our county in a new direction. DeKalb County needs a new vision.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS QUOTES:
Frederick Douglass/Quotes If there is no struggle, there is no progress.
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.
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No Cell Towers On School Grounds Campaign – We Won!
Published January 25, 2015 | By Viola Davis
Statement from Get the Cell Out – Atl: Congratulations to everyone involved in every community who helped bring this subject to the forefront of their conversations and who held their elected officials accountable for their actions. And thank you to every person involved in this fight and similar battles taking place across the country. Your willingness to put yourself on the line in order to learn the truth and face skeptics should be an inspiration to others. We would never been able to stand up to the “system” here if there were not success stories of others who had faced the same Goliath, and won their battle before ours.
We appreciate Commissioner Rader and the entire DeKalb County Board of Commissioners for stepping up and taking on this fight against T Mobile while upholding the zoning code in our communities.
Regardless of any bad publicity you may have heard about our county commissioners,
they at least did the right thing for the communities they serve when they all signed a
letter to the CEO’s office, advising that any attempt to gain an “administrative permit”
instead of using the proper channels should be denied and our county’s zoning ordinances
should be upheld.
If you have not educated yourself about the many adverse effects that have been documented about cell phone towers, please look over the many sources available on our website or email us with questions. A good source of information can also be found at the Center for Safer Wireless – http://thecenterforsaferwireless.us.
http://www.GetTheCellOutATL.org
Email:sayno2celltowers@yahoo.com
We also encourage everyone to thoroughly read the new zoning ordinance as suggested by Commissioner Rader and voice any feedback to the county commissioners and CEO’s office as soon as possible.
Federal Judge Backs DeKalb on Denying Cell Tower Permits
In 2011, T-Mobile and the DeKalb Board of Education proposed to build cell towers on 11 school properties located in residential areas. Many citizens and parents organizations were concerned and asked DeKalb County to act. At the urging of Commissioner Kathie Gannon, the DeKalb Board of Commissioners wrote then CEO Ellis and asked that the administration refuse to issue building permits because the tower locations, while on school properties, are zoned residential, which does not permit cell phone towers. The cell tower company and the DeKalb School Board challenged the right of County government to enforce its zoning code on school properties. Recently Federal District Judge Thrash ruled that the County acted properly in refusing to issue the building permits.
“I’m pleased with the Federal Court ruling and that DeKalb enforced this protection of our neighborhoods,” said Gannon. “The cell towers will not be built on the school properties.”
The Commissioner can be reached: http://www.kathiegannon.com or email kgannon@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Cell-phone Tower Update
One of the most pervasive signs of our mobile communications society is the proliferation of cell phone towers across the landscape. In DeKalb, the mobile communications revolution occurred after the widespread development of the landscape, so the infill installation of these structures has been perceived as intrusive in many residential neighborhoods. One recent decision and one pending regulation are relevant and noteworthy.
The recent noteworthy decision is the dismissal of a suit against DeKalb County by T-Mobile, a cellular provider. T-Mobile had sued DeKalb seeking a building permit for structures on two DeKalb County School System (DCSS) properties in District 2: Lakeside High School and Margaret Harris Comprehensive School. T Mobile had entered into a contract with DCSS seeking to invoke DCSS’s exemption from zoning regulation to erect the towers in residential districts where they are otherwise prohibited. Encouraged by the DeKalb Board of Commissioners, the DeKalb County Administration declined to recognize the requested permits as exempt from zoning since the cell towers were not educational facilities. T-Mobile sued, but canceled their contract with DCSS after the Federal Courts ruled in favor of DeKalb. T-Mobile also paid DeKalb County court costs incurred in our defense.
The decision is important because it helps limit exemptions to zoning laws intended to protect neighborhoods from incompatible development. Governments (Federal, State, Local and Public Schools) retain this important prerogative, but it should only be exercised to directly advance their public mission, not simply to generate revenue.
The pending decision on the regulation of cell towers is in our new zoning ordinance, which will soon be considered by the Board of Commissioners. After considerable public input and a thorough investigation of relevant federal legislation, the current proposal would allow cellular antennas within or attached to nonresidential structures legally permitted in single-family neighborhoods. These would include houses of worship or other institutions that are legally permitted to be of sufficient height to make a cellular antenna attractive to a carrier. The new proposal would not allow the cell towers that were the object of the T-Mobile controversy.
The proposed policy turns on the inherent incompatibility of a free-standing antenna with a surrounding single family neighborhood, and not on the concerns that some citizens have about the radio waves generated by the antenna. This is important because federal communications regulations prohibit local regulation of cellular antennas based on radio wave concerns. We convened citizen stakeholders interested in this issue recently, who made suggestion on refining the policy for adoption. The new zoning ordinance can be found online at http://planningdekalb.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/finalDraftZoningCodeJan20151.pdf
The Commissioner can be reached at: http://www.commissionerrader.com or email, jrader@dekalbcountyga.gov.
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DeKalb County Purchase Card (P-Card) Audit
Published October 27, 2014 | By Viola Davis
DeKalb County P-Card Audit
Mark Niesse and Johnny Edwards wrote an article titled, “Audit: Spending reports sloppy” on October 24, 2014 in the AJC newspaper. The front page article was an investigative piece, highlighting the results of a ten year audit of the Board of Commissioners, their office staff and the clerk’s office purchase card usage.
DeKalb County has been lax in its oversight of spending by elected commissioners, and some officials frequently paid for items on their government debit cards without submitting required receipts, according to an audit released Thursday.
The audit shows the seven commissioners used taxpayer funds to pay for everything from steakhouse dinners to speeding tickets…
The DeKalb commission submitted receipts for just 57% of the transactions. However, the Purchase Card (P-card) spending by commissioners includes (according to the AJC):
1. Elaine Boyer: $103,665 with 40 percent supported by receipts
Review the actual audit at: https://www.scribd.com/doc/244408986/DeKalb-County-P-Card-Audit-Commissioner-Elaine-Boyer
2. Jeff Rader: $34,606 with 77 percent supported by receipts
Review the actual audit at: https://www.scribd.com/doc/244409024/DeKalb-County-P-Card-Audit-Commissioner-Jeff-Rader
3. Larry Johnson: $78,757, with 97 percent supported by receipts
Review the actual audit at: https://www.scribd.com/doc/244409015/DeKalb-County-P-Card-Audit-Commissioner-Larry-Johnson
4. Sharon Barnes Sutton: $108,720, with 25 percent supported by receipts
Review the actual audit at: https://www.scribd.com/doc/244410962/DeKalb-County-P-Card-Audit-Commissioner-Sharon-Barnes-Sutton
5. Lee May: $57,283, with 39 percent supported by receipts
Review the actual audit at: https://www.scribd.com/doc/244408974/DeKalb-County-P-Card-Audit-Commissioner-Lee-May
6. Kathie Gannon: $26,327, with 97 percent supported by receipts
Review the actual audit at: https://www.scribd.com/doc/244409040/DeKalb-County-P-Card-Audit-Commissioner-Kathie-Gannon
7. Stan Watson: $57,937, with 78 percent supported by receipts
Review the actual audit at: https://www.scribd.com/doc/244408999/DeKalb-County-P-Card-Audit-Commissioner-Stan-Watson
The DeKalb County Purchase Card (P-Card) audit on the Central Office Administration and Clerks:
https://www.scribd.com/doc/244408960/DeKalb-County-P-Card-Audit-Central-Office-and-Clerks
For the entire article, view the link : http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/report-finds-loose-spending-by-dekalb-officials/nhqw7/
NOTE: Stay tuned for our take on this so-called audit. We have not done a complete review as of this date. However, a preliminary perusal of this report leave us with a lot of questions to be asked and answered.
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Eco Priority Guide: Windows (glass)
Eco Priority Guide: Timber and Wood Products
Eco Priority Guide: Internal Window Glare Control
Eco Priority Guide: External Shading Devices
Eco Priority Guide: Windows (frames)
Eco Priority Guide: Insulation
Eco Priority Guide: Adhesives, Tapes & Fasteners
Eco Priority Guide: Doors
Eco Priority Guide: Floor Surfaces
Eco Priority Guide: Kitchens
Eco Priority Guide: Paints
Eco Priority Guide: Walls
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Glass selection is one of the most important issues in building design as windows are one of largest heat gain and loss pathways in buildings. However, with over 286,000 different varieties of glass1 (although not all of these are suitable for building use), choosing the right glass for any task can be quite daunting. While some types of glass are available in different formats, e.g. float, laminated or toughened, some types are limited to specific formats, e.g. spectrally selective 'sputter coat' metallised coatings are only available within sealed insulated glass units (IGUs).
The various types of glass available have expanded rapidly in recent years, but generally fall into a number of key categories;
Tinted (reflective or heat absorbing)
Spectrally selective ('clear' or tinted)
Specialist glasses (e.g. 'self cleaning' or 'electrically switched')
Coloured Ceramic Glasses
The types of glass that provide specific environmental benefits such as thermal energy efficiency or operational energy benefits are tinted, spectrally selective and self cleaning. These benefits can be further enhanced through the appropriate selection of window frames, however this guide deals only with window glass. See Eco Priority Guide: Windows (frames) for further information on framing considerations.
All glass is recyclable as a commercially valuable product. CSR's Viridian patterned glass for example is made from 95% recycled feed stock. Generally however, window glass and alkali glass is recycled into fibreglass insulation or powdered for use as filler in paint and roads. Some recycled glass may have contamination considerations such as imported mirrors which can have lead based paint backing.
Eco-Priorities
The following issues relate to both potential positive and negative issues associated with each product class:
Priority Order
Patterned Glass
Spectrally Selective (inc. Low E)
Self Cleaning
GHG (Operational)
GHG + (embodied)
GHG + (Operational)
Life-Cycle +
GHG +
Issues of concern/Red Lights?*
Minor issues due to fluorine based compounds
Table Key
GHG - Production of greenhouse gases, ozone-depleting chemicals
Life-Cycle Issues - Durability and maintenance
Resources - The use of raw resources, e.g. oil, metal ores.
+ Indicates an overall positive outcome.
* Issues that are of high concern and are a potential eco-design basis for not using the product.
Common formats of architectural glass include;
Float - Standard commercial glass
Laminated Glass - Safety glass with thin sheets of float glass held together by an interlayer, typically Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB). Has much higher sound insulation, blocks 99% of transmitted UV light, but is only suitable for limited structural applications and does not provide significant thermal benefits2.
Toughened Glass - Safety glass suitable for structural purposes
Double Glazing - Two panes of glass with a sealed space between them which is filled with air or an inert gas such as argon. Double glazing is also referred to as an Insulated Glazing Unit or Insulating Glass Unit (IGU).
Considerations and benefits for various types of glass include;
Clear Glass - The most basic form of glass. Clear glass can be used in varied formats or have specialised coatings added to improve its thermal performance.
Toned Glass - Can either be tinted in the body of the glass or have a tinted coating applied to it. Toned glass reduces that amount of solar radiation transmitted through the glass. However, it tends to absorb rather than reflect heat energy and can cause heat re-radiation and conduction into the building.
Reflective Coatings - Can be applied to new and existing windows. They tend to stop greater amounts of heat gain than some toned glass and increase daytime privacy. However, at night the direction of reflectivity reverses and is reflective on the inside. Use of reflective coatings needs to be integrated with solar design principles to avoid detrimental reflection of heat in winter months. Reflective windows should not be used where the reflected light can cause nuisance glare.
Spectrally Selective Glazing - Maximise light transmission while simultaneously reflect unwanted solar radiation (UV and near infared). Spectrally selective coatings can also have low emissivity. Low-emissivity (Low E) coatings are microscopically thin, virtually invisible, metal or metallic oxide layers deposited on a window or skylight glazing surface primarily to reduce the U-factor by suppressing radiative heat flow. The principal mechanism of heat transfer in multilayer glazing is thermal radiation from warm surfaces to cooler surfaces. Low E coatings also reduce light transmittance by about 10% compared to clear glass.
Low E Coating - Generally referred to as coatings with an emissivity less than 0.2. Radiation heat flow is reduced by approximately 75% and consequently the U-value is also reduced.
Double Glazing - Offers a much better insulation than single glazing. The space can be filled with air, or an inert gas such as argon, with both have much better insulating properties than glass. The best thermal performance for air-filled units occurs when the space between the panes is about 12mm.
Self Cleaning - Available on a variety of glass types and is comprised of a 50nm coating of titanium dioxide on the outer surface of glass. The coating creates a photo-catalytic effect in which ultra-violet rays catalyse the breakdown of organic compounds on the window surface. The coating also creates a hydrophilic effect in which water is attracted to the surface of the glass, forming a thin sheet which washes away the broken-down organic compounds2.
Specific considerations for treated high performance glass include;
All treated glass must be used with caution and properly considered in building thermal design as it can reduce heat gain and daylight in winter as well as summer. The higher the summer performance of the glass, the more marked this effect can be in winter, depending on whether the heat loads in the building under consideration are internal load dominated or climate dominated.
Treated glass can dramatically reduce heat loads in buildings. However, the reality of exposed glazing, particularly heat absorbing glazing, is that without consideration of integrating external shading is that as efficient as it is, when the sun shines directly onto glass, it heats up and can become a major heat source in its own right. This causes re-radiation of the absorbed heat into the internal spaces, increasing the mean radiant temperature.
Once performance requirements are established for the design and climate of a project a variety of indicators exist to determine the most efficient glass to use. These include;
U-Value - Is the overall heat transmittance or heat transfer coefficient of a window (it is also used for other materials/products) and measures how well a product prevents heat from escaping. Hence, it measures the rate of non solar heat loss or gain. When considered in the context of windows, the whole-window U-value (Uw) is used, accounting for the performance of the frame, edge-of-glass and centre-of-glass components (as used by WERS see below)3.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) - Represents the performance of a window with respect to solar radiation driven heat flow. The SHGC is a measure of how much radiation will enter the space through the glazing compared to the total amount of radiation striking the glazing at an angle of incidence of 0. Whole-window solar heat gain coefficient (SHGCw) as used by WERS (see below) accounts for the performance of the frame and glass components. With SHGC, there is no distinction between centre-of-glass and edge-of-glass3.
Glass Visible Light Transmittance - is the factor derived from the percentage of visible light transmitted through the glazing under a standard sky, with 100 being clear glass and 0 being obscure. The whole-window visible transmittance used in WERS (see also below) (Tvis) is a product of glazing and glazing/frame area ratio.
Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS) - Developed by the Australian Window Association and the Australian Greenhouse Office, WERS rates the energy performance of windows, skylights and applied window films on a ten star scale based on heating and cooling performance. For further information see http://www.wers.net
ARUP & Australian Glass & Glazing Manufacturers Association (AGGA) - Tool that enables comparison of the energy performance of diverse range of glass and framing combinations to determine the right glass type to achieve a specified performance level for the façade or window system. For further information see http://www.thetoolbox.net.au
Decision-Making Checklist
Does a thing have to be made or used? If so, does it create a net benefit?
Fate: Start with the end in mind. If the product is not reusable, fully biodegradable or highly recyclable at the end of life, or facilitating these activities, its not sustainable.
Energy: What will the product's likely net energy balance be over its life? Will it save more energy than it uses?
Durability: Does the product embody an appropriate level of durability for its accessibility, criticality and maintenance profile?
Biodiversity: Is there a chance that the product has had a negative impact on biodiversity? Erosion of biodiversity is a one-way street.
Toxicity: Is the product toxic and or persistent in the environment at any stage in its life cycle? If so, don't use it.
Resources: Does the product use rare resources/ create a net negative flow of resources (e.g. poor maintainability/ high maintenance requirements)
Is the product socially sustainable?
Does the product, or its use, contribute to delivering synergy benefits in other building systems?
Source: Adapted from Andrew Walker Morison
Clear Float
High optical clarity
High visible light transmission
High solar transmission (for direct gain systems
High thermal and solar transmission
Reduced solar transmission
Moderate visible light transmission
Potential for re-radiation of absorbed heat
Toned & Super Toned
Moderate to low solar transmission
Moderate to low visible light transmission
Low-E
Moderate to low heat loss
High daylight transmission
Hardcoat pyrolitic is relatively durable and can be used with single sheet (with specific cleaning requirements.
Softcoat must be used internally in IGUs -subject to damage
Pyrolitic can be damaged by 'Windex Blue'
Double Glazed - IGUs
Low to very low heat loss
High daylight transmission depending on glass types used
Lowest possible heat loss characteristics besides triple glazing etc
Can vary glass and gas infill types for increased performance
Higher embodied energy offset quickly by energy savings
Potentially reusable depending on age and exposure
Higher embodied energy
Less recycling efficiency because of sealed junctions at edges.
Major energy and cost savings
Needs to be exposed to sunlight for catalytic action to occur
Uses 95% recycled glass
Fully recyclable
Same thermal performance as single float glass
For more detailed information on this topic contact info@ecospecifier.org
http://glassproperties.com/density/room-temperature
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architectural_glass
http://www.wers.net
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When Is ‘The Starling’ Coming to Netflix – Release Date, Trailer and More
ByNamit GuptaSeptember 7, 2021 0
“Starlings are different from other birds. They build a nest together, they protect the nest together. They’re just not meant to exist in the world alone, on their own.”
Directed by Theodore Melfi, acclaimed for films like Hidden figures and St. Vincent, ‘The Starling’ is a sentimental film set to premiere this September. Written by Matt Harris, the US drama is 1 hour and 42 minutes long, and was first announced in June 2019. Netflix acquired its distribution rights in April 2020 for $20 million.
‘The Starling’ trailer
The film is a tale of a woman and her husband, struggling to adjust to life after suffering a loss. The ‘re-start’ is always difficult when a life is lost, which here is their beloved daughter. Meanwhile, Lilly Maynard (Melissa McCarthy) grapples with a feisty bird that has taken over her garden. She is also looking after her husband, who is coping with the loss in a mental hospital.
The starlings taking over her garden and disturbing behavior takes her to a psychologist-turned-veterinarian, Larry. He tells Lilly about stage three of the grieving process – anger, in the trailer, post which comes depression. Larry helps the Maynard couple heal, to start anew and rediscover love.
What should you expect?
A heartfelt, feel-good joyride with moments of emotions and grief.
Rising from an extreme loss to find purpose in life, the film promises to be a lesson. Flairs of comedy are visible from the trailer as Lilly fights the bird. Mental health and struggles to cope are going to be the main theme. From suffering to love, the film will take us on a gratifying journey; a story of hope and not giving up. In addition, the vet’s character will be interesting to explore as he appears to have a story of his own.
Melissa McCarthy and Chris O’Dowd are playing the couple Lilly and Jack Maynard, with Kevin Kline featuring as the vet. Further, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Skyler Gisondo, Laura Harrier, and Loretta Devine are also a part of the cast.
When and where is ‘The Starling’ releasing?
‘The Starling’ will first premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on 17 September 2021, with a limited release in select theaters. After that, it will be released on Netflix on September 24.
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Capital to the point: German entrepreneurial team
secures 50 million euros and new investments
VC-Boutique 42CAP sets the benchmark for seed-investments in B2B technology from Europe with second fund
Munich, June 24, 2019: 42CAP closes its second fund at 50 million euros and positions itself as the leading seed investor in B2B software in Europe. In addition to the European Investment Fund (EIF) and KfW Capital, the investors include Isomer Capital from London as well as close private investors and business angels. The team behind the venture capital investor consists of seven former founders who have built companies worth around 3 billion euros: In addition to the general partners Alex Meyer and Thomas Wilke (eCircle), these include Joseph Brunner (Relayr) and Moritz Zimmermann (Hybris/SAP). The fund’s investments focus is on B2B applications that enable organizations to become more agile and efficient, and it ranges from SMB to Enterprise customers. The second fund will build on the successful results of the initial one and comprise around 20 investments. Until today 42CAP has made eight of those investments, in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and IoT.
Alex Meyer, General Partner of 42CAP: „We are very pleased with the closing. It gives us the opportunity to lead seed investments in B2B technology startups in Europe and be the critical reference for follow-on investors“.
Thomas Wilke, General Partner of 42CAP and experienced CTO: „We are on the threshold of an enormous technological leap, which changes the way corporations will work in the future – we want to leverage this potential. In Europe, we see top technology and visionary thinking that can compete internationally, especially in the field of AI“.
Fund I: Pre-Sense Marketing, Logistics Matching and the Bank for Freelancing
The first fund comprises thirteen investments, one of its most recent success stories being Adverity from Vienna, which closed its Series B financing round with 11 million euros in April. The goal of Adverity’s intelligent dashboard for campaign makers is to augment marketing analytics in order to uncover new insights and let marketing data speak for itself (“pre-sense”). Another success story is the start-up OnTruck from Madrid. OnTruck provides an on-demand and real-time marketplace to find the closest and cheapest truck for regional delivery of goods. Two years after their foundation, they secured another 25 million euros and increased their total funding to 41 million euros. Furthermore, there is the French company Shine, offering banking services for freelancers and professionals, has managed to raise 11 million euros. Among the renowned follow-on investors of the 42CAP investments are Accel Partners, headquartered in Palo Alto, Balderton Capital from London and Northzone from Oslo.
Fund II: Edge Computing and Procurement Genius
The most recent investment of 42CAP is the Swedish start-up Crosser, which makes industrial machine data usable at the Edge in an intelligent way. The portfolio start-up scoutbee from Würzburg is just as interesting: their proprietary AI ARTIMIS developed by the founding team provides support in procurement and sourcing for industrial players and already won well-known customers such as German hallmark manufacturers Audi and Bosch. Thomas Wilke: „It’s great to see the first great successes of founders in the market, but the path to solid growth is just as important to us, because we know how hard it can be“.
About 42CAP:
The 42CAP investors Alex Mayer and Thomas Wilke invest in seed stage companies with global ambitions. With eCircle they previously built one of Europe’s largest SaaS start-ups and sold the profitable company to Teradata (NYSE:TDC) in 2012. The 42CAP credo Peers amongst Entrepreneurs is reflected in their investment approach, with which they support data- and technology-driven business models, product-focused founders and sustainable venture development. This background is appreciated by founder personalities, such as Nicolas Reboud (SHINE, Paris), Inigo Ijuantegui (Ontruck, Madrid) and Alex Igelsböck (Adverity, Vienna). Find more: www.42cap.com sowie https://medium.com/42cap.
Horizon 2020, EFSI and 42CAP:
42CAP II GmbH & Co. KG is supported by InnovFin Equity with financial support from the European Union under the Horizon 2020 financial instruments and the European Strategic Investment Partnership (EFSI) established under the Investment Plan for Europe.
Melanie Schehl
Venture and Founders Communications
Hamburg . Germany
contact@melanieschehl.de
Seitzstraße 23
80538 München . Germany
info@42cap.com
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Category: Digital cameras
Nikon announces the D3300 DSLR and teases the unannounced D4SCES 2014
January 7th, 2014, 13:28 by Chavis 6 comments
Nikon had a slew of announcements at the CES 2014 – first and foremost, it’s the brand new D3300 DSLR, but also the company revealed it would show their yet unannounced D4S DSLR in Las Vegas.
Along with the D3300, Nikon also announced its new collapsible 18-55 VR kit lens and the full-frame version (FX) of the 35mm 1.8G lens, which has so far been available only for APS-C Nikon cameras. Read more »
Fuji S1 is the first ever weather resistant bridge cameraCES 2014
January 6th, 2014, 22:35 by Mustafa 7 comments
Fuji announced the S1: the first weather resistant bridge camera. It offers a 50x optical zoom lens, full HD video recording, built-in Wi-Fi, and a dust and water-resistant body.
The camera boasts 70 different areas that are weather-sealed and the optical zoom is the equivalent of 24-1200mm (when breaking it down in 35mm camera terms). It has a 16.4MP backlit CMOS sensor It’s aperture range is f/2.8-5.6. Read more »
Canon introduces PowerShot N100, SX600HS and ELPH 340HS compact camerasCES 2014
January 6th, 2014, 17:59 by Sunil 6 comments
Canon’s press event at CES today saw the unveiling of three new point and shoot cameras. The company introduced the PowerShot N100, SX600HS and ELPH 340HS to extend its mid-range offerings.
The PowerShot N100 has square design that is quite similar to the previous N series models. Read more »
Samsung launches NX30 smart camera with swivel Super AMOLED display
January 2nd, 2014, 19:23 by Ian 20 comments
Samsung has launched its latest NX30 interchangeable lens camera alongside its first ever “S” series lens.
The NX30 features a 20.3MP APS-C sensor capable of shooting at up to 5472 x 3648 pixels resolution, a tiltable electronic viewfinder of XGA resolution, and a 3-inch Super AMOLED swivel and touch display for looking at what you’re shooting from all angles. Read more »
Sony QX lens-style cameras updated with 1080p video recording
December 19th, 2013, 12:35 by Peter 12 comments
This year at IFA Sony unveiled the unique QX line of lens-style cameras and they’re getting their first update. As you may remember they had some issues – for one they could shoot video at 1,440 x 1,080 but not widescreen. The firmware update fixes that and adds proper 1,920 x 1,080p video recording mode.
The update also adds more manual controls and boosts the ISO range. Read more »
Canon announces EOS M2 mirrorless camera
December 3rd, 2013, 16:55 by Sunil 11 comments
Canon has officially taken wraps of its second generation mirrorless interchangeable lens camera dubbed EOS M2. The successor of the EOS M is said to have an auto-focus speed that is 2.3 times faster than the previous edition.
The newest Hybrid CMOS AF II system in the camera improves the focusing speed by expanding the focus window by about 80% of the viewfinder, which is about double the size from the EOS M. Read more »
Nokia Lumia 1020′s latest ad is hilarious
November 22nd, 2013, 18:56 by Kyle 49 comments
Nokia France has released a pretty funny video commercial about the Lumia 1020 monstrous cameraphone in France.
The new ad focuses on the huge 41MP sensor and its capabilities to capture even the tiniest detail and the farthest of objects. Read more »
Nikon Df is a modern full frame DSLR in a classic body
November 5th, 2013, 09:26 by Prasad 23 comments
Nikon has announced a new member of their high-end FX format DSLRs. The Nikon Df straddles the line between a classic Nikon camera designed around the lines of the old Nikon ‘F’ series of 35mm film cameras and a modern day DSLR.
On the outside, the Df is all retro. The body is made out of magnesium alloy and leather. On the top sits a roof mounted pentaprism with a hotshoe. The camera comes with a smattering of mechanical dials to adjust everything, from ISO to exposure compensation, release mode and exposure mode and a body mounted shutter button with threaded release port. Read more »
First Nokia Refocus samples are interactive, impressive
October 30th, 2013, 15:39 by Peter 52 comments
Nokia is doing some very interesting things for mobile photography and I don’t just mean the PureView hardware – software like the recent Refocus app creates impressive results. You know how you can zoom in and reframe photos on the Lumia 1020 after the fact? Nokia Refocus lets you do that with focus.
Nokia published the first samples from Refocus that you can play with in your browser. Read more »
Nikon announces D5300, company’s first DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi
October 17th, 2013, 08:24 by Prasad 16 comments
Nikon has announced the D5300, a new mid-range model in the company’s DSLR range. It has a 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor that covers an ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable up to 25600) and is powered by the new EXPEED 4 image processor. The D5300 doesn’t have an optical low pass filter, which improves image sharpness and detail at the expense of anti-aliasing.
Other features include a 39-point auto-focus system, Scene Recognition System, 1080p60 video recording, 5 fps burst mode and a 3.2-inch articulating LCD. Read more »
Sony announces new A7, A7R and RX10 cameras
Sony has announced three new cameras, two of which are particularly exciting. Those are the A7 and A7R that have been doing the rounds of the internet the past few days in the form of leaked images. The third is the RX10, which is essentially the RX100 II with high-zoom lens.
The A7 and A7R are the world’s first compact full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The only difference between the two is in the sensor used. Read more »
Nikon announces D610 full-frame DSLR
October 8th, 2013, 09:53 by Prasad 65 comments
Last year Nikon launched the D600, a full-frame DSLR with a pricetag that didn’t require you to sell your kids to be able to afford it. Now, they have launched the new D610, that features some minor improvements over its predecessor.
One of the new features is a quiet, continuous shutter mode, that allows photographers to shoot discreetly at 3fps in burst mode. Nikon has also improved the white balance on the D610 over its predecessor and it now captures more natural colors than before. Lastly, the speed and performance has also been improved and the D610 is now faster, allowing it to capture at around 6fps in burst mode. Read more »
Shootout teaser: 6 best smartphone cameras go head to head
October 7th, 2013, 19:13 by Peter 220 comments
The moons have aligned in our favor – or rather in favor of a massive shootout between the six best mobile phone cameras on the market. We have the resolution champs – Nokia Lumia 1020 and Sony Xperia Z1, the 13MP shooters – LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the Apple iPhone 5s and the HTC One.
We spent a good part of the day snapping photos with all six and we’re already examining the image quality. Read more »
GoPro unveils Hero3+ Black and Silver editions: smaller, better, same price
October 1st, 2013, 11:10 by Peter 8 comments
It’s been nearly a year since the Hero3 was announced and now GoPro has a refinement – the GoPro Hero3+. It’s available in both Silver and Black editions (the White wasn’t updated) and promises 15-20% smaller camera (when put in the waterproof housing), improved lens and 30% longer battery life plus new features.
The better spec’d model, dubbed Hero3+ Black is 20% smaller than the non-plus version, but it also has a better lens – 33% sharper and promises to cut the imaging artifacts in half – along with upgrading the microphones. Read more »
Nikon announces AW1 mirrorless camera, the world’s first waterproof shooter with interchangeable lenses
September 19th, 2013, 16:34 by Sunil 12 comments
Nikon has officially unveiled the world’s first waterproof camera with an interchangeable lenses, the AW1. The mirrorless camera is complimented with two new waterproof, shockproof and freeze proof lenses – the Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm and the Nikkor AW 10mm f/2.8.
The 11-27.5mm lens is the more versatile option with its 2.5x zoom range, while the wide angle 10mm lens due to its wider aperture offers shallow depth of field and higher shutter speeds in low-lighting conditions. Read more »
HTC One E9+ performance benchmarks
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Bees in honey is a real journey to discover bees and mellification.
The program includes a quick entomological description of the bees as well as of the hierarchy within the hive and of the social organization, pausing to talk about the queen bees and the worker bees and their dance to communicate the location of the food.
Then we move on to describe how a beehive is constituted and organized by opening one directly and visiting the beehives present in the company.
The trip ends with a description of honey and its organoleptic and nutritional characteristics with a tasting of different types of honey produced on the farm.
Colombo’s egg is a path set up specifically to bring the little ones, but not only, a little ‘playing and a little’ explaining, to discover the mysteries of roosters and hens.
The anatomical structure of the chickens, the production cycle and how an egg is born as well as the organization of the chicken coop and the different types of breeding are the chatted outline of the walk in the chicken coop with the possibility to caress and feed the animals directly.
The walk will end with a chat about chicken eggs comparing them with those of other animals and their nutritional characteristics and why the hens lay one egg a day in the nest.
At the end of the path you can have fun all together making pasta with eggs and flour or more simply the omelette with fresh eggs.
Bacco’s grapevine is an exciting moment of participation in the transformation of grapes into wine.
A magical moment that allows you to know directly how to make wine, going to collect all together the grapes in the vineyard, pressing it and making the must in the old wooden vat.
The route will describe the characteristics of the grapes, the berries and the graspi; how sugars are abandoned in alcohol; the care that is reserved for wine and some basic notions of oenology.
The route is extremely wide and interesting and it ends in many ways depending on the age of the participants, from the must pot to the wine tasting by the Princess Pio.
Validity of the route: all year round.
Melimelon or the honey apple that indicated the quince in Greek, is a nice path that makes us remember and savor how our grandmothers used to make jam.
The harvest of ripe fruit from the trees and its transformation into the tasty homemade jams that in the largest recall atavici flavors is the excuse to compare the properties of different fruit, its characteristics to be transformed, the pectin as natural solidifying contained in the fruit, the historical preservation techniques of food but also the different secret recipes.
The four seasons is an observational nature trail that develops in three or four meetings over the course of the different seasons and aims to directly assess the transformation that nature has during the year: the soft colors of autumn that withdraw to leave the place to winter hibernation and then to the vivacity of the spring forms with all the blooms that follow each other.
The farm becomes a large outdoor laboratory where the same glimpses are fixed on paper or in photos in different eras in order to compare both immediately and later in the classroom the normal transformation of nature thus giving inspiration to deepen so many concepts related to temporality.
Collaterally, one can not fail to chat about the seasonality of production and conscious consumption; this placing the accent on nutrition, today more and more tasteless, packaged and standardized, in the place where it reveals its roots.
Pio Pio is an educational workshop to be done at school with the help of the incubator and the eggs made available by the Principessa Pio farm.
It consists in following the whole cycle of the egg: from its deposition to the birth of the chick.
Following the whole path gives the teacher the opportunity to investigate many aspects related to the biology and the reproductive cycle of the animals, all mixed with the expectation and joy in assisting the birth of a new life.
Principessa Bio is a popular course on organic farming in which we try to explain in a clear and exhaustive way the difficult and complex natural balances that underlie the techniques used in organic farming: creating the awareness that in nature there are animals, insects and organisms in general, that in their normal daily life they operate in a way that is useful or harmful to us and that therefore both can be used by man for his own benefit.
The path ends by playing “guards and thieves” in which the participants take the parts of the harmful raiders and useful animals so that playing is the very concept that the distinction between useful and harmful is only an adjective and that the diversity and peculiarity of all.
The routes are generally organized during the morning and are divided into two complementary moments, intertwined with a taste of natural products offered by the farm Princess Pio.
Costs vary according to the chosen route and are generally inversely proportional to the number of participants, but they are always in a range that varies between 5 and 12 euros per participant for groups of at least 10/15 people.
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Skiathos History
CULTURAL HISTORY PREHISTORIC PERIOD
According to what is written in the Tour of Pausanias, the island in prehistoric times inhabited by the Pelasgians, pre-Greek people who came from Thrace. It is likely, however, before the installation of the Pelasgians in Skiathos, the island was inhabited by Kares probably also had arrived in Crete we know that they had occupied neighboring Peparithos (current Skopelos). This hypothesis is supported and that one of the sacred names of the god Dionysus, who was worshiped in other islands occupied by the Cretans was “Skianthios” adjective that resembles the name of the island. Later, they came and settled in Skiathos Chalcis. These were Ionians and seems to have arrived on the island in the Seventh or sixth century in one of the paths in order to establish colonies in Chalkidiki. the city built in the southeast of the port on the hill that dominates in the large bay and interior dual port. It was encircled by a wall of square marble stones, large and rough, and communicated with the mainland and the port with two gates. The city was inhabited throughout the Classical, Hellenistic and Byzantine periods until the time when the medieval town, castle in the north of the island. The island reappears on the historical scene during the Persian Wars in 480 BC when the Persian fleet descend from Greece, the Greeks were waiting at the temple of Artemis in Evia alerted with torches from the Skiathos. During the Lucerne, it seems that Skiathos has helped the Greeks and was one of the cities which did not emidisan “When the 478 / 7 eg established the First Athenian Alliance, known as the Delian League, Skiathos took the Athenians. During the Athenian alliance Skiathos like other cities of the alliance had autonomy and democratic government. He had that house, church name of the municipality and governor. As determined by “tax lists” preserved in Attic inscriptions, Skiathos included in the Thracian region, and pay thousands of drachmas per year, an amount too small, indicating that Skiathos was poor at the time. By the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC after the defeat of Athens, Skiathos its conquest of Sparta and the government became an oligarchy. In 386 BC the Antalcidean Kingdom or peace, Skiathos was declared independent. The Spartans, however, violated the peace treaty and soon took over again, Skiathos, garrison and imposed heavy taxation. The 378 / 7 eg when Athens established the Second Athenian alliance in order to face the expansionist intentions of the Spartans, Skiathos tachtike back to her side. The Second Athenian hegemony, Skiathos remained at about 40 years and during this time the economic situation has improved so much that in the middle of the fourth example century minted bronze coins with the head of Hermes on one side and the word caduceus CKIATHI other. Later the island was used by the Athenians as a naval station and a base for their operations against Philip II of Macedonia. In 338 BC after the battle of Chaeronea and the victory of the Macedonians, Skiathos came to dominate.
HELLENISTIC – ROMAN PERIOD
The Macedonians settled in Skiathos oligarchic and the island remained undisturbed for many years. History emerges again from the time of Philip V (238-279p.Ch.) Skiathos those woes several years of battle with the Romans played in the surrounding areas. With the outbreak of the Second Makedonikoy war, for example 200/199 Philip gives orders to destroy the island of Skiathos and Skopelos not to fall into the hands of the enemy navy and used against him. The same year he arrived on the island, the Roman fleet and the fleet of Attalos I of Pergamon was an ally of Rome and plundered what was left of the ruined and deserted island. Despite the destruction of the city quickly recovered after the defeat of Philip in Canis heads in 197 BC restored democracy. In 146 BC all of Greece to the Romans conquered and Skiathos followed the same fate. In 42 BC, after the battle of Philippi, the winner Antony gave the island of Skiathos, along with some other islands at the Athenians as thanks to the help provided to him. Byzantium – Venetian Little information we have on Skiathos from the early Byzantine period. Administratively belonged to the province of Thessaly, which was part of Makedonikoy issue and the spread of Christianity in the island created a bishop belonging to the diocese of Larissa. In 758 AD on Constantine’s Kopronymou at the port of Skiathos was anchored by the Byzantine fleet, which went to help the attack Thessaloniki Bulgarians and Slavs. The G-AD Skiathos century suffered greatly from raids by the Saracens in the Aegean. When the Byzantine Empire by the Franks in 12O4 and the Aegean islands to the Venetians, Skiathos, Skopelos and islands of the Cyclades were the brothers Andrea and Jeremiah Gizis, Venetian merchants. Gizi The government gave the people with enough privileges and applied in the second Venetian domination, but abolished the Orthodox episkopi.Gia home and security of the city built in Skiathos a new castle in the Grand Harbour, the so-called Bourtzi. The brothers Gizi Skiathos dominated until 1259 and their successors for 17 more years until 1276, when the Byzantine fleet drove them out of the Northern Sporades. The island belonged to the Byzantine Empire until 1453. The Byzantine domination was rather typical because the pirates who plagued the Aegean those years did not leave Istanbul to enforce effectively the islands had been recaptured. So in the mid XIV century, the islanders, desperate by the successive invasions of both pirates and the Turks fled the coastal city and built a new, more secure, the Castle, north of the island on a cliff which was and natural fortress. When in 1453 fell Constantinople to the Turks, the islanders preferred the Venetian occupation because only Venice could protect them from the Turks. So they asked the Venetians to occupy the island on condition that they confirm the privileges they had given the island the Giza and will remain the headquarters of the Orthodox bishop, requests which were granted. So begins V’Enetokratia Skiathos which lasted until 1538. But the life of the residents did not improve, the raids continued, and the Venetians oppressed to such an extent that when in 1538 the castle was besieged by Barbarossa, who found some to escape the tyranny, do not hesitate to the deliver.
Byzantium – VENETIAN
Minimum information we Skiathos from the early Byzantine period . Administratively belonged to the province of Thessaly was part of the Macedonian issue and the spread of Christianity in the island , created bishop belonged to the diocese of Larissa. In 758 AD Kon on his / her mind Kopronymos , of the port was the Byzantine fleet anchored , who went to help the Thessaloniki by attacking Bulgarians and Slavs . The seventh AD century Skiathos suffered greatly from the raids of the Saracens in the Aegean . When the Byzantine Empire was overthrown by the Franks in 12O4 and the Aegean islands to the Venetians , Skiathos , Skopelos and islands of the Cyclades were brothers Andrew and Jeremiah Gkizi , Venetian merchants . The Gkizi government granted the inhabitants several privileges, and that applied in the second Venetian occupation , but abolished the Orthodox episkopi.Gia home and security in Skiathos town built a new castle in the great harbor called Mpourtzi . The brothers Gkizi Skiathos ruled until 1259, and their successors for 17 more years , until 1276, when the Byzantine fleet drove from Northern Sporades . The island belonged to the Byzantine Empire until 1453 . The Byzantine rule was rather formal because the pirates that plagued the Aegean at that time did not allow Istanbul to impose substantially the islands had reclaimed . So in the mid- fourteenth century the islanders , desperate following successive invasions of both pirates and the Turks abandoned their coastal town and built a new , more secure, the Castle , to the north of the island, on a cliff which was and natural fortress . When Constantinople fell in 1453 / town in the hands of the Turks , the islanders preferred the Venetian occupation because only Venice could protect them from the Turks . Therefore, they asked the Venetians to capture the island provided that validated the privileges given to the island Giza and will maintain the headquarters of the Orthodox bishop , requests which were accepted . So begins V’Enetokratia Skiathos which lasted until 1538 . But the lives of residents not ameliorated , pirate raids continued, and Venetian oppressed to such an extent that when in 1538 the castle was besieged by Barbarossa , found some order to rid of tyranny , have not hesitated to him deliver .
TURKISH (1538 – 1821)
The Turkish domination of Skiathos began in 1538 and formalized in 1540 with the signing of peace enetotourkikis. During this period the island was ruled by a Turkish commander, the voivode, which help the elders and notables, elected each year. year residents pay tax, the hike. There was also a kadi for judicial affairs, Aga for administrative, zampitis for taxation.
The islanders were forced to serve for a time the Turkish fleet, but later the term of compulsory The night turned into a financial contribution to the “melachika.
In the middle of XVII century, in 1660, the Venetian admiral Francesco Morosini occupied the castle and back for the third time the Venetian domination which did not last long because the Turks recaptured so and continued their dominance until the beginning of the Greek Revolution. Over the years the Turks living in Skiathos ligostefsan.
The office of voivodships (commander) ended up being bought by locals, and other Turkish authorities often were absent on the island and the services performed by the elders who thus gradually acquired more rights. But residents continued to suffer from piracy.
Despite all their trials, the islanders did not forgot to shipping. From the beginning of the eighteenth century began to build small ships that carried trade and transport to nearby places and later on larger ships, arrived in Egypt and the Black Sea.
The desire for freedom was lime for the islanders. So part of the victorious 1770 Battle of Cesme on the side of the Russian Admiral Orlov Alexiou and later provide men and ships to the legendary Greek thalassomacho Lambros Katsoni that operated at that time against the Turkish raids on the Turkish coast and attacks on Turkish ships.
An event of great importance to the island for Greece was to create the first Greek flag with a white cross on blue background in September 1807 at the Monastery of the Annunciation.
Giannis’ Mother
GREEK REVOLUTION 1821
The island, though it was far from the center of business and an easy prey to the Turkish fleet, soon tachtike favor of the Greek Revolution. At that time it had a sufficient number of ships equipped with trained crews from previous marine matches had taken place. So far Skiathan ships helped the race.
At the time, found refuge in Skiathos many refugees who were forced to flee their homes, when they failed revolutionary movements in these parts. In calculating the estimated 30,000 refugees from the villages of Pelion, Olympus, Euboea, the mainland who sought refuge in the Northern Sporades. The concentration of so many people in such a small part has resulted in creating housing problems, and food and were well-armed and between them-not long disturbed the order and anarchy prevailed. Thus, the island was afflicted for years by violence and looting, the Liapades, who remained in Skiathos even when most refugees returned to their homelands or settled in other places. In 1823 the Turks made an attempt to recapture, but decimated. In 1829, the signing of the London Protocol, which establishes the Greek state tributary to the Turks, the islanders fled the castle and moved back to port, where the ancient town of Skiathos.
POPULAR ARCHITECTURE
The skiathitiki folk architecture, not quite an island style. is a complex picture and insular village in Pelion, while combining and neoclassical elements.
The houses are usually small, built close to each other, two and stone, while the painting of external walls the only material used is lime. We meet two main types of houses: rustic and mansions. The old narrow streets of the island is made of stone slabs. In the middle of the road blocks are placed vertically into the earth in the shape of herringbone order to facilitate the removal of rainwater. In places where the streets are very narrow and the corners, the corners of the house is cut (Mitre) to facilitate moving them. Small squares are formed in different parts of the city, where there could be a gathering crowd, such as around and next to churches, fountains, etc.
TRADITIONAL COSTUMES
The characteristics of the male costume is the breeches and long fez with a long tassel, and resembled the attire of Hydra.
The traditional women’s costume consists of shirt, which is the most important and necessary part of women’s costume. It is long, reaching below the knees and the feature is the wide sleeves.
From worn over the shirt, which is crossed in front and fastened with two small buttons sewn into the neck of the jersey. They are usually wool or cotton and are white. black shirts worn by the elderly and those were mourning.
The socks are knitted from cotton or wool yarn and reached to the knee. And said the sock. Their color was white, but, as for the shirt, the very elderly or those women were mourning, wore black tsourapia.
FOLK DANCES AND SONGS
Most popular songs of Skiathos, is narrative. The principle of these songs, goes back to the Middle Ages. The most striking song is Skiathan Kamara.
The song is sung during the eponymous dance Skiathan In past seasons, he was the dearest dance for women, which danced dressed in the most formal dress, and with overflowing with after the Second Resurrection and the celebration of St. George.
The dance was performed on the roof of the castle, and later, when the residents moved the town of Skiathos, dance floors in the arch and later in the Holy Trinity.
The involvement of the Seas Skiathio has a long history that starts in the mists of time evolves and undisturbed until today.
In the early 18th century, the islanders, having got rid of the Turkish restrictions, began to build their own boats in the bay of millet and to trade and transport to nearby places.
From 1774 onwards began to travel to Egypt and the Black Sea.
Already in the 18th century worked good with worthy shipwrights shipyards, which had the facilities in St. George near the lake. In 1804, according to the statistics of Adamantios Korai, Skiathos has 12 ships with 144 sailors and 48 cannons.
Since the period of action the station and Nikotsara the skiathitikos fleet was well equipped and these boats were used throughout the Greek Revolution in many businesses.
ALYPIAKOS WINE
The “Alypiakos wine ‘says the greatest of the Greek novelist Alexander Skiathitis Papadiamantis the tale,” The black logs “were appropriate n’ relieves’ Tash lypas their sorrows and sufferings of this world.” Recently, the Holy Monastery of the Annunciation of the Theotokos (EVANGELISTRIA) decided to prepare again the history of wine in sufficient quantity to meet the needs of the monastery and the numerous pilgrims and friends of the monastery.
“EOTHINON” – celebrated WAKING THE ISLAND AND TORCH OF MARCH 25
Over the last three years along with the celebration of this national celebration revived traditions, such as “EOTHINON ‘and’ Torch ‘under the auspices of the Municipality of Skiathos. “EOTHINON” – WAKING celebrate the island’s celebration was a wake up call “EOTHINON, was on the day of the March 25 morning at 5 o’clock, and the students of the sixth grade of elementary school then. Chanted the same with the torch marches and hymns of the Church. In this festive event celebrated the liberation of the nation. Over the past three years, is the revival of this custom from the local group Odigismou Skiathos Greek House in cooperation with the Municipality of Skiathos.
Torchlight March 25
The torch is in the evening at 8 o’clock on the day of March 25. The custom stems from the torch during the Turkish occupation, they had combined the Resurrection of Christ with the resurrection of the nation, the liberation of the nation by the Turks. And as we have in the Resurrection of the Holy Light of the Resurrection, in the same light is the light of Liberty. After the release of performance, the Resurrection of the nation and have the light, as in the Resurrection of Christ. For this custom of the torch was previously responsible for the island’s elementary school under the auspices of the Municipality of Skiathos. Then we all gathered at a primary school (because there was not even high school), and the Municipality of Skiathos handing out torches and candles and started the torch, where it ranks behind the school and the students followed by adults. Together they sang two marches – “All glory over as ‘and -‘ Tis the glory shining blue light in the Country” -. For some years this was not the custom, until in the 90’s Women’s Association Skiathos revived in the last three years continues Skiathos Municipality in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Church and the Greek Parliament Odigismou Skiathos.
April 23 – The feast of St. George. During that are horse races at Lake
July 26 – The feast of Agia Paraskevi Platanias.
And interesting events in the maritime week in July.
August 14 – The procession of the epitaph in honor of the Virgin in the monastery of the Annunciation, custom, unique in Greece
November 21, the Virgin Mary, the feast of the Virgin Mary Kounistra, patron saint of the island.
Annunciation Monastery of Skiathos.
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Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Multisensor Fusion and Integration for Intelligent Systems, 2010.
This contribution introduces a three pillar information storage and management system for modeling the environment of autonomous systems. The main characteristics is the separation of prior knowledge, environment model and sensor information. In the center of the system is the environment model, which provides the autonomous system with information about the current state of the environment. It consists of instances with attributes and relations as virtual substitutes of entities (persons and objects) of the real world. Important features are the representation of uncertain information by means of Degree-of-Belief (DoB) distributions, the information exchange between the three pillars as well as creation, deletion and update of instances, attributes and relations in the environment model. In this work, a Bayesian method for fusing new observations to the environment model is introduced. For this purpose, a Bayesian data association method is derived. The main question answered here is the observation-to-instance mapping and the decision mechanisms for creating a new instance or updating already existing instances in the environment model. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-20T21:04:24Z', 'url': 'http://ies.anthropomatik.kit.edu/publ.php?lang=de&key=ies_2010_gheta_mfi', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
Q: File download fails with AFNetworking and other frameworks. wifi goes to sleep automatically - objective c I'm downloading files with AFNetworking framework. File downloads well in foreground mode. But when I put my app to background, WiFi goes to sleep automatically after 10 minutes, by iOS, and my AFNetworking request loses connection. In my AppDelegate I have this code to run background task:
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How disable automatic WiFi sleep? If I run music on my app and downloading file - everything is OK. WiFi doesn't disable.
How I can solve this problem?
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Modern architecture and energy-saving go hand-in-hand.
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Proof that a clear architectural language and solar power generating systems go together splendidly comes from the IUCN (International Union for Conversation of Nature) building in Gland, Switzerland, and a single-family home on the Alpine sun terrace of Ruschein, also in Switzerland. Both have received a Swiss Solar Award 2010, and both capture the power of the sun with solar modules by the Japanese technology corporation Kyocera, one of the leading manufacturers in the field of photovoltaics.
The Swiss Solar Award honours persons and institutions who display commitment for the benefit of solar energy. Under the patronage of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, the awards are presented for buildings with an innovative and optimal design in terms of energy consumption, and for the best installations in the field of renewable energy sources.
The modern headquarters of the IUCN has received a Swiss Solar Award for the inspired extension of its complex of buildings. Integrated into its flat roof is a 146-kWp photovoltaic system which consists of 693 Kyocera solar modules (KD210GH-2PU type) and covers half the entire energy demand of the facility. The system produces 139,700 kWh per year and supplies the heat pumps with an annual total of approximately 35,000 kWh of solar-generated electricity. As a result, the CO2 emissions of the building are reduced by roughly 103.5 t per year compared to similar buildings.
Also among the award recipients, the elegantly designed single-family home of the Cadruvi/Joos family in sunny Ruschein in the Bündner Oberland is situated at a height of 1,184 metres. In the justification for the Solar Award, it was stated that the clear and modern architectural language impresses due to the well-integrated, multifunctional 6.5 kWp photovoltaic installation, which functions as both the actual roof surface and a solar power generating system. The installation consists of 50 frameless Kyocera modules that have been integrated into the roof of the building with the aid of suitable mounting systems. The result is an aesthetically pleasing and uniform photovoltaic system, which supplies some 7,700 kWh each year. The solar installation thus covers 100 per cent of the overall demand and generates an annual electricity surplus of 813 kWh. This – along with the impressive architecture – is why the Norman Foster Solar Award has gone to the single-family dwelling.
Kyocera products have always been among the most efficient on the market. This is also one of the reasons why the company’s solar modules are specifically chosen for sites with extreme weather conditions – such as in the Swiss Alps. The solar modules can withstand extreme weather-induced and mechanical loads without damage. In its fully-integrated production process, Kyocera attaches particular importance on covering the entire value-added chain itself, thus enabling the company to guarantee the quality and performance of its modules.
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The objectives of this study were to examine the prevalence of assistive technology (AT) use, type of assistance used for each activity of daily living (ADL) limitation, and correlates of AT use among Native Indian aged 55 and older. Data were collected as part of a cross-sectional study of disability with 505 members of a federally recognized tribe using in-person interviewer administered surveys. Participants who reported difficulty with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, walking, toileting, grooming, and getting outside, were asked about AT use. Other measures were demographics, living arrangements, receipt of personal care, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiary status, number of chronic conditions, lower body function, and personal mastery. Results indicated that 22.3% of participants aged 55 and older and 26.0% aged 65 and older reported AT use. Toileting had the largest percentage of participants who relied on AT only and getting outside had the largest percentage of participants relying on a combination of AT and personal care. Multiple variable logistic regression analysis identified receipt of personal care, having more chronic conditions, and poorer lower body function as significantly associated with higher odds of AT use. The results suggest that there is greater AT use in this sample than in same-aged adults in national samples. This greater use may be reflective of a combination of higher disability rates, cultural factors, and greater access to AT. Clinicians can use this information to identify the activities with which their patients are experiencing the most difficulty and which ones can be addressed with AT versus personal care. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-20T01:13:52Z', 'url': 'https://www.aahd.us/abstract/assistive-technology-use-of-older-american-indians-in-a-southeastern-tribe-the-native-elder-care-study/', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
// default signal routing is ok?
I think when you meet the I2C problem, you need to check the I2C bus wave at first, instead of just checking the I2C master code.
I highly suggest you use the logic analyzer or the oscilloscope check the I2C wave, whether master send out the correct I2C wave, if it is just the slave can't give ACK, then you need to check the slave and the I2C data is sent by the master, whether the master I2C baud rate, the data is meet your slave's demand.
If you still have problems, you also can upload your I2C bus wave when you meet your problem. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-19T00:40:18Z', 'url': 'https://community.nxp.com/thread/474278', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
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COLSA Corporation PARCS Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado
PARCS Systems Engineer
This position provides support to the 45 Test Squadron – Space and Intel C2 Test Flight at Eglin AFB. This position will be located at Peterson AFB, CO (Colorado Springs). This support includes the following:
Provides technical leadership and frequently serves as the final technical authority for the Mobile Consolidated Command Center (MCCC), Missile Warning C2 systems, Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC), BMEWS/Pave Paws mission systems, Space Directed Energy Confliction (DECON), and other Space Command and Control (C2) systems, encompassing the whole Space Situational Awareness (SSA) portfolio, such as Space Fence, Space Surveillance Telescope (SST), Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN), Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR), Cobra Dane, PARCS, among others.
Conducts data analysis and applies knowledge of engineering technology under the direction of engineering staff. These tasks include test and evaluation, test support, operations analyses, technical studies, and various analyses and support activities including program and system security.
Assists in the development of system requirements, performance measures, test phase entry and exit criteria, and analysis of test design constraints functional capabilities, and metrics.
Supports Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test (OT), Force Development Evaluation (FDE), Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) and certification for test readiness; identifies deficiencies, verifies compliance with specifications and standards, and assesses stability of various system configurations.
Supports senior engineers when interacting with System Program Offices, other services, and development contractors.
Prepares, executes, reviews, and analyzes test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the software development life cycle. Develops and writes methods of tests, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), test cases, test objectives/procedures, test directives, technical or letter reports, analysis and review of requirements, and other test process documents as required in the conduct of testing.
Coordinates schedules, pre-and post-test activities, logistics of test planning, and test reports.
Travels up to 30% of time to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations (OCONUS and CONUS)
At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.
One of the following combinations is required: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 3 years of technical experience is required -OR- Associate’s degree in a technical discipline and 7 years of technical experience -OR- HS Diploma or Equivalent and 9 years technical experience.
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Proficiency in the use and integration of MS Office applications.
A current and active Secret Security clearance required. Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.
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Experience with MCCC,SPADOC, BMEWS/Pave Paws mission systems, UEWR, PARCS, Cobra Dane, Combatant Commanders Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S), and the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) mission.
Experience with MATLAB and/or other data visualization and computational tools.
Knowledge of, or experience with Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) or other DoD DT&E and operational test agency concepts, procedures and methodologies. Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Fortran, Java, Python, C/C++), or with software development, most notably service-oriented architecture or web services and computer network protocols.
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Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Randolph Man Reported Missing Saturday Found Safe in Wrentham
Matthew Reid February 8, 2020 News Blog
RANDOLPH — Chief William Pace reports that a missing Randolph man has been found safe.
At approximately 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Randolph Police were informed that the man, a 33-year-old from Randolph, was at a relative’s home in Wrentham.
“We appreciate the efforts of all the law enforcement officials who responded to ensure this individual was safely located,” Chief Pace said.
*Missing Person* Randolph Police Seek Missing Man
The Randolph Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Christopher Moore, 33, of Randolph, who was last seen Saturday, Feb. 8 at approximately 5:30 a.m. (Photo Courtesy the Randolph Police Department)
RANDOLPH — Chief William Pace reports that the Randolph Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a resident who was last seen Saturday morning.
Christopher Moore, 33, of Randolph, was last seen Saturday, Feb. 8 at approximately 5:30 a.m. near his home on Liberty Street in Randolph.
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Publication - Corporate report
Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland 2008-09
This report is the sixteenth in the series of official published estimates of expenditure and revenue balances relating to the public sector in Scotland.
1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
2 FISCAL BACKGROUND
3 SCOTLAND'S PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTS
4 PUBLIC SECTOR REVENUE
5 NORTH SEA REVENUE
6 PUBLIC SECTOR EXPENDITURE
A REVENUE METHODOLOGY
B EXPENDITURE METHODOLOGY
C LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
D GLOSSARY
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT STATISTICIAN GROUP
This chapter provides detailed estimates of public sector expenditure for Scotland.
The primary data source used to estimate Scottish public sector expenditure is the Country and Regional Analysis ( CRA) contained in the National Statistics publication Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses ( PESA) published by HM Treasury 32.
In GERS, public sector expenditure is divided into three categories: identifiable expenditure, non-identifiable expenditure and an accounting adjustment. Identifiable expenditure is expenditure that can be clearly allocated to Scotland in terms of having been spent for the benefit of Scottish residents and enterprises. Examples of identifiable expenditure include unemployment benefits, local economic development expenditure and most education and health expenditure.
Non-identifiable expenditure is expenditure that cannot be allocated to a particular country of the UK or English region but is instead incurred on behalf of the UK as a whole. The largest element of non-identifiable expenditure is defence expenditure.
Finally, an accounting adjustment ensures that public sector expenditure reported in PESA is consistent with Total Managed Expenditure ( TME), the UK Government's principal measure of public sector expenditure used in the UK Public Finance Accounts.
For total expenditure and each expenditure component, a detailed breakdown according to current and capital is provided.
Each element of expenditure is discussed in detail below. Appendix B discusses the revisions from previous reports and the relevant apportionment methodologies applied.
As discussed in Chapter 3, the UK Government's net financial sector interventions are classified as non-identifiable expenditure in PESA. The outlays by the UK Government are recorded as a capital expenditure, whilst the fees received are recorded as a negative current expenditure. In PESA and GERS, these elements appear in the Enterprise and Economic Development ( EED) expenditure programmes.
The scale of the financial sector interventions, relative to other spending on EED, means that there is a significant increase in expenditure within this category between 2007-08 and 2008-09. GERS therefore separates these two elements of spending.
Total Public Sector Expenditure
Estimated total public sector expenditure for Scotland by spending category for 2008-09 is shown in Table 6.1. On the basis of the assumptions and methodologies described in this report, in 2008-09, total public sector expenditure for Scotland was £56.5 billion when an estimated share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions is included, and £55.8 billion when this share is not included. Under both measures, this was equivalent to 9.4 per cent of comparable total UK public sector expenditure in 2008-09. Social protection was the largest Scottish expenditure programme. Together with health expenditure, it accounts for approximately 50% of total public sector expenditure for Scotland in 2008-09.
Table 6.1: Total Expenditure: Scotland 2008-09
£ million
% of total expenditure incl. financial sector interventions
% of total expenditure excl. financial sector interventions
Public and common services
Public sector debt interest
Economic affairs
Enterprise and economic development
Financial sector interventions
Other enterprise and economic development
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Housing and community amenities
Recreation, culture and religion
EU transactions
With financial sector interventions
Without financial sector interventions
1 In the TME presentation, expenditure on grants abroad is shown net of grants payable to the UK. This is why the EU transaction shows negative net expenditure.
Current expenditure is the sum of the current expenditure of general government (i.e. the Scottish Government, the UK Government in Scotland and Scottish local authorities) and certain distributive transactions (interest and dividends) payable by public corporations to the private sector and abroad. It does not include expenditure incurred by public corporations in producing goods and services for sale. Instead, the surplus of sale receipts over operating costs for public corporations is scored as a public sector revenue and does not affect the expenditure measure. Public sector current expenditure is defined to be net of certain revenue items, such as some sales of goods and services by general government. As it is defined at the public sector level, any transactions between parts of the public sector are also excluded.
Public sector capital expenditure refers to new capital formation, the net acquisition of land, and expenditure on capital grants. Capital expenditure leads to the holding of assets that can be used repeatedly to produce goods and services and generally have an economic life of more than one year. Tables 6.2 and 6.2a provide a summary of total current and capital expenditure over the years 2004-05 to 2008-09 33.
Table 6.2: Total Current and Capital Expenditure Including Financial Sector Interventions: Scotland and UK 2004-05 to 2008-09
(£ million)
Table 6.2a: Total Current and Capital Expenditure Not Including Financial Sector Interventions: Scotland and UK 2004-05 to 2008-09
Tables 6.3 and 6.3a highlight the share of total expenditure according to current and capital expenditure. Including a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions, capital expenditure for Scotland increased from 8.3 per cent of total expenditure in 2004-05 to 11.7 per cent in 2008-09. When this share is not included, capital expenditure increased from 8.3 per cent to 10.4 per cent of total expenditure over the same period.
Table 6.3: Current and Capital Expenditure Including Financial Sector Interventions
(% of Total Expenditure): Scotland 2004-05 to 2008-09
(per cent)
Table 6.3a: Current and Capital Expenditure Not Including Financial Sector Interventions
Tables 6.4 and 6.5 provide a more detailed breakdown of total public sector expenditure by current and capital split for Scotland and the UK.
Including a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions, total public sector expenditure for Scotland is estimated to have increased from £44.5 billion in 2004-05 to £56.5 billion in 2008-09, an increase of approximately 26.8 per cent in nominal terms. Over the same period, equivalent UK public sector expenditure increased from £471.1 billion to £602.4 billion, an increase of 27.9 per cent in nominal terms. When a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions is not included, total public expenditure for Scotland is estimated to have increased from £44.5 billion to £55.8 billion over this period whilst the equivalent UK public sector expenditure is estimated to have grown from £471.1 billion to £594.1 billion.
Including a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions, estimated public sector current expenditure for Scotland was £49.9 billion in 2008-09; 88.3 per cent of total Scottish public sector expenditure. When a share of these interventions is not included, current expenditure was estimated to have been £50.0 billion in 2008-09; 89.6 per cent of total public sector expenditure for Scotland. In comparison, UK public sector current expenditure was £538.1 billion in 2008-09; 89.3 per cent of total UK public sector expenditure, including the financial sector interventions, and £539.2 billion; 90.6 per cent of total public expenditure, when these effects are not included.
Estimated public sector capital expenditure for Scotland was £6.6 billion in 2008-09, including a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions. This is equivalent to 11.7 per cent of total estimated Scottish public sector expenditure. When these effects are not included, public sector capital expenditure for Scotland was estimated to be £5.8 billion in 2008-09, 10.4 per cent of total public sector expenditure. Over the period 2004-05 to 2008-09, capital expenditure, including a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions, increased by 77.8 per cent in nominal terms, much faster than the growth observed in current expenditure. When a share of the UK Government's financial interventions are not included, capital expenditure increased by 56.5 per cent over the same period.
Table 6.4: Total Expenditure: Scotland 2004-05 to 2008-09
Other enterprise and econ development
Table 6.5: Total Expenditure: UK 2004-05 to 2008-09
Box 6.1 - Social Protection Expenditure
In 2008-09, social protection expenditure accounted for approximately 33 per cent of public sector expenditure in Scotland and 34 percent of public sector expenditure in the UK as a whole.
Social protection comprises personal social services and social security expenditure. Personal social services covers both social work and social care services provided by local authorities. Examples include residential care homes for the elderly and home care services. Social security comprises cash benefits that are given to eligible individuals defined by states of need, such as unemployment, disability, sickness, old age etc.
The table below disaggregates social protection expenditure in Scotland and the UK by its key components in 2008-09. The results show that the composition of spending on social protection in Scotland and the UK is broadly similar. In both countries, pensions accounted for over a third of spending on social protection and were the largest single category. Social security expenditure on sickness and disability, which includes incapacity benefit 34 and elements of income support, was the second largest category in both counties, accounting for 16.2 percent of total social protection in Scotland and 15.1 per cent in the UK. Social security spending in Scotland is 10.0% of the UK total. This is higher than a per capita and GVA share.
Social Protection Expenditure in Scotland and the UK 2008-09 (£ million)
% of total social protection expenditure
Scotland as % of UK
Central Government:
Sickness and Disability
Widow's Benefits
Family Benefits (Income support; Tax Credits and Personal Social Services)
Unemployment related benefits and personal social services
Other social protection
Total Social Protection Expenditure
Table 6.6 shows estimated total public sector expenditure for Scotland and the UK on a per capita basis. The table also highlights the absolute per capita difference between Scotland and the UK and Scottish expenditure relative to the UK level. Total expenditure per capita for Scotland is estimated to have been £10,910 in 2008-09, £1,097 (or 11.4 per cent) higher than the UK average, when a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions is included, and £10,775 (11.5 per cent higher than the UK average) when these effects are not included. It should be noted that UK Government departments may have classified certain expenditures to particular categories using a different approach to that taken by Scottish Government Statisticians. Therefore, allocations of certain expenditure for Scotland may differ from those for the UK, not as a result of different levels of actual expenditure, but as a result of different classifications of similar expenditures. Caution should therefore be exercised when comparing expenditure per capita for Scotland with UK figures for individual expenditure categories.
Table 6.6: Total Expenditure per capita: Scotland and UK 2008-09
Scotland (£)
Per Capita Difference
(Scotland less UK) (£)
Relative expenditure for Scotland
( UK = 100)
With the exception of defence, international services, public sector debt interest payments, public order and safety and employment policies, public expenditure per capita for Scotland was estimated to be higher than the UK average across all programme types. The biggest absolute differences were in social protection, health and transport, where per capita expenditure for Scotland was between £170 and £272 higher than the UK average. In relative terms, the greatest differences in expenditure per capita occurred in science and technology and agriculture, forestry and fisheries expenditure.
Within the UK, the levels of public expenditure vary from one constituent part to another, reflecting the needs rather than the wealth or tax capacity of an area.
There are number of reasons why public expenditure for Scotland often lies above the UK average. In some cases, higher expenditure per capita reflects the greater relative importance of particular activities for Scotland. Agriculture, fisheries and forestry is one such example. Scotland also has a lower population density than the UK which increases the cost of providing the same level of public service activity, particularly in areas such as education, health and transport.
The scope and remit of the public sector also differs in Scotland compared to the UK. For example, water and sewage services are a public sector responsibility in Scotland, and are therefore included in Scottish public expenditure, whilst in England they are operated by the private sector. The inclusion of Scottish Water in the public sector is one reason why net investment in Scotland is relatively higher than for the UK as a whole.
In other areas, the higher Scottish expenditure often observed reflects greater demand for Scottish-based providers. For example, the strength of Scottish universities has created a net inflow of students from other parts of the UK. Additionally, Scottish university courses are typically longer - the honours degree course takes four years, compared with a typical three year course in England and Wales. Therefore, expenditure on education and training for Scotland will be relatively higher than the rest of the UK. However, this benefits the UK as a whole. As discussed in GERS 2006-07, Scottish universities have also been able to attract above average levels of research funding which has contributed to the high level of public expenditure for science and technology in Scotland.
Finally, higher public expenditure also reflects Scotland's greater need for some public services such as in health and housing.
Box 6.2 - Private Finance Initiative
The Private Finance Initiative ( PFI) is a method to provide financial support for Public Private Partnerships ( PPPs) between the public and private sectors. PFI projects are long-term contracts for services that include the provision of associated facilities or properties. Under the contract, the private sector is generally responsible for various roles including designing and constructing a building or facility and maintaining and servicing it throughout the contract term. The public sector retains accountability for the main public services. The private sector is responsible for financing the project up front and only receives payment from the public sector once construction has been completed and the services have commenced. Payment takes the form of a unitary charge which is usually paid annually over the lifetime of the contract. A detailed discussion of the treatment of PFI projects in GERS is provided in Box 6.3 of GERS 2007-08.
The unitary charges paid on PFI projects in Scotland between 2004-05 and 2008-09 are presented in the table below.
PFI Unitary Charge Expenditure in Scotland 2004-05 to 2008-09
Scottish Public Sector Unitary Charge
Other UK Government Departments Unitary Charges
Total Unitary Charges in Scotland
Source: Scottish Government and HM Treasury PFI Signed Project List - February 2010
Identifiable and Non-identifiable Expenditure
GERS classifies public sector expenditure for Scotland according to three categories: identifiable expenditure, non-identifiable expenditure and accounting adjustments.
In the vast majority of cases, GERS uses the data on identifiable expenditure contained in PESACRA directly. It is a fundamental principle of PESA that the apportionment of UK expenditure adheres to the 'who benefits' principle whereby spending is allocated to a given region if the benefit of the service derived from the expenditure is thought to accrue to residents and enterprises of that region. As highlighted in the PESA publication, there are limitations in the ability to capture precisely 'who benefits' from a given item of expenditure:
there are practical difficulties. For example, schools are not used solely by the residents of a region in which the facility is located and roads serve the needs of more than the geographical area through which they pass. Definitional and border problems become increasingly significant the smaller the geographical unit considered;
there are also significant definitional problems associated with assessing 'who benefits'. For example, agricultural support is treated as benefiting the farmers who receive subsidies rather than the final consumers of food; and
there are also issues around collecting accurate country and regional data in a cost efficient way. UK government departments are encouraged but not required to allocate all expenditure on the basis of 'who benefits'. If spending is not significant (less than £20 million on capital or current) and/or relevant data for allocating this to regions are not available, departments may use some statistical proxy instead. For example: using straight per capita shares, or using the regional allocation proportions for related spending. Further, it is not practical or cost effective to collect local government spending data on the basis of 'who benefits'. Instead, local government spending is assumed to benefit the area where the expenditure occurs.
Following a detailed review of all 1,404 expenditure programme object groups in PESA 2010, a number of important modifications to the PESA data have been made before being used for the GERS report. These changes reflect the fact that in certain circumstances, officials in the Scottish Government believe a more accurate assessment of 'who benefits' is thought possible than is currently presented in PESA. As in GERS 2007-08, the principal change relates to the treatment of expenditure on nuclear decommissioning by the UK Atomic Energy Authority ( UKAEA) and British Nuclear Fuels, as outlined in Box 6.3.
Appendix B contains a detailed list of all amendments to PESA implemented in this report. The development of PESA continues to be work in progress and further improvements in the regional apportionment of public sector expenditure will be reflected in future GERS reports.
Box 6.3 - The Regional Allocation of Decommissioning Expenditure by UK Atomic Energy Authority and British Nuclear Fuels
PESA currently apportions decommissioning expenditure by the UK Atomic Energy Authority ( UKAEA) and British Nuclear Fuels ( BNF) to UK countries or English regions according to where the nuclear facility is located.
GERS has departed from the PESACRA analysis in this instance and re-classified all UKAEA and BNF decommissioning expenditure as non-identifiable, on the basis that during the plants operational life, the value added from nuclear facilities benefited all UK residents. A proportion of total decommissioning expenditure, including that for plants in England, is therefore apportioned to Scotland on a per capita basis. Related expenditure, for example that corresponding to the security of nuclear facilities is treated similarly. The rationale for this change is set out in detail in Box 6.4 of GERS 2007-08.
The table below illustrates the impact of these revisions and highlights the extent to which the data presented in GERS differ from PESACRA analysis in this respect. Under the methodology used in GERS, expenditure on UKAEA and BNF decommissioning for Scotland was estimated to be £65 million in 2008-09, £48 million lower than the estimate contained in PESA.
Expenditure on Nuclear Decommissioning: 2004-05 to 2008-09
Total UKAEA Decommissioning Expenditure and related nuclear expenditure
Expenditure 'identified' to Scotland in PESA
Revised apportionment to Scotland in GERS
In 2008-09, UK identifiable expenditure covered approximately 83.4 per cent of UK total public sector expenditure including the financial sector interventions. When these effects are not included, UK identifiable expenditure accounted for 84.6 per cent of UK total public sector expenditure. The remaining spending cannot be attributed to individual locations, for example, because it is spent for the benefit of the UK as a whole. A proportion of such UK non-identifiable expenditure is allocated to the public sector for Scotland either on the basis of Scotland's share of the UK population, GVA or a more specific apportionment variable. Information on the methodologies used to apportion each element of expenditure is provided in Appendix B.
Table 6.7 illustrates the estimated level of identifiable and non-identifiable expenditure assigned to Scotland for each year between 2004-05 and 2008-09. Identifiable expenditure was estimated to be £48.3 billion in 2008-09. This figure is not affected by the UK Government's financial sector interventions as all of these are classified as non-identifiable. In comparison, non-identifiable expenditure was £8.1 billion in 2008-09, approximately 14.4 per cent of estimated total public sector expenditure for Scotland when a share of the UK Government's financial interventions is included. When these effects are not included, non-identifiable expenditure was £7.4 billion in 2008-09, approximately 13.3 per cent of estimated total public sector expenditure for Scotland.
Across most programme categories, the level of non-identifiable expenditure is relatively modest. This, in part, reflects development work that has been undertaken in compiling the PESACRA database in recent years to identify more specifically particular elements of expenditure on a regional basis. Debt interest payments, defence and enterprise and economic development are typically the largest elements of non-identifiable expenditure. Collectively, these three elements of expenditure accounted for 79.7 per cent of total non-identifiable expenditure for Scotland in 2008-09 when a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions is included, and 77.8 per cent of total non-identifiable expenditure for Scotland when these effects are not included.
Box 6.4 - The London Olympics and Glasgow Commonwealth Games
In PESACRA 2010, HM Treasury classify expenditure on the London Olympics as UK non-identifiable expenditure. This assumes the benefits from the London Olympics are shared equally by all UK residents. There is some debate whether all the expenditures classified as being part of the 2012 London Olympics are non-identifiable. For example, a significant proportion of spending is for investment in infrastructure and re-development of areas in the east end of London. Previous regeneration schemes have generally been classified as identifiable to the region in which they occur.
Expenditure associated with the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been separately identified in PESA for the first time this year. Current expenditures of £2 million and £4 million are reported for 2007-08 and 2008-09 respectively. PESA classifies all the expenditure associated with the Commonwealth Games as being identifiable to Scotland. This implies all the resulting benefits accrue to Scotland.
The classifications used in PESA imply that Scottish residents are assumed to be the sole beneficiaries of the expenditure associated with the Commonwealth Games, whilst all UK residents benefit equally from the expenditure associated with the London Olympics. This creates an apparent asymmetry in the treatment of the expenditures associated with these two events.
One option would be to reclassify expenditure on the London Olympics as being identifiable to London. This would mean that expenditures associated with the Olympics and Commonwealth Games are treated symmetrically, with the principal beneficiaries of both events being the residents of the area in which they are held. This adjustment would reduce the estimates of Scottish public expenditure by £33 million in 2007-08 and £96 million in 2008-09. However this approach would not account for the fact that regions outside London will benefit as a result of the hosting of the Olympic Games in the UK. For example, through increased tourism. Equally, England, Wales and Northern Ireland may accrue similar benefits from the expenditure associated with the Commonwealth Games. Scottish Government Statisticians will review the methodologies used to apportion expenditures associated with the Olympics and Commonwealth Games in GERS with a view to proposing a revised methodology for introduction in GERS 2009-10. This will be informed by the review of Olympic expenditure currently being undertaken by UK Government officials in response to a formal request from the Devolved Administrations.
Table 6.7: Total Expenditure, Identifiable and Non-identifiable: Scotland 2004-05 to 2008-09
Non-identifiable
Analysis of Identifiable Expenditure
This section provides a more detailed analysis of identifiable expenditure for Scotland.
As the UK Government's financial sector interventions are recorded in GERS as non-identifiable expenditure, they are not reflected in the identifiable expenditure tables below. Therefore only one estimate of both expenditure on Enterprise and Economic Development and total public spending is provided.
Table 6.8 disaggregates identifiable expenditure for Scotland into expenditure by the Scottish Government and by other UK Government departments for the years 2004-05 to 2008-09 35. Tables 6.9 and 6.10 provide a similar disaggregation but with an additional split for current and capital expenditure. Finally, Table 6.11 provides an assessment of the contribution of each expenditure programme to overall identifiable expenditure for Scotland and the UK as a whole.
The Scottish Government accounted for over two thirds of total Scottish identifiable public expenditure in each year between 2004-05 and 2008-09 with the majority of such expenditure on health and education. It should be noted that the figures presented for Scottish Government expenditure in GERS do not reconcile directly with Scottish Government budget statements. The identifiable expenditure figures contained in GERS include expenditure by non-ministerial departments, such as the General Register Office for Scotland ( GROS), and by public corporations. They exclude a small expenditure by the Scottish Government on services outside Scotland. Furthermore, the figures presented in GERS are consistent with the National Accounts framework for public sector expenditure and will therefore differ from the Scottish Government budget documents in their treatment of certain cash and non-cash items. There are also important differences in classification of expenditure.
UK Government departments accounted for a third of Scottish identifiable expenditure. Their spending is dominated by expenditure on social protection - i.e. welfare payments and unemployment benefits. Social protection is the only function where the majority of identifiable expenditure is not undertaken by the Scottish Government.
Decomposing the data into current and capital components shows that the Scottish Government's share of identifiable current expenditure increased from 65.0 per cent in 2004-05 to 66.1 per cent in 2008-09. Over the same period the proportion of identifiable capital expenditure undertaken by the Scottish Government increased from 88.6 per cent in 2004-05 to 96.6 per cent in 2008-09. A significant element of this increase reflects the transfer of responsibility for elements of railways expenditure from the Department for Transport to the Scottish Government. This issue is set out more in detail in box 6.1 in GERS 2007-08.
As Table 6.11 highlights, the pattern of identifiable expenditure for Scotland was broadly similar to that for the UK as a whole, with social protection and health being the dominant expenditure components.
Table 6.8: Total Identifiable Expenditure: Scotland 2004-05 to 2008-09
Other UK Government
Enterprise and econ development
Table 6.9: Identifiable Expenditure - Scottish Government: Scotland 2004-05 to 2008-09
Table 6.10: Identifiable Expenditure - Other UK Government: Scotland 2004-05 to 2008-09
Table 6.11: Identifiable Expenditure: Scotland and UK 2008-09
Share of identifiable expenditure
( £ million)
Table 6.12 shows identifiable expenditure per capita for Scotland in 2008-09 and compares this with the corresponding per capita figure for the UK. In 2008-09, identifiable expenditure per capita for Scotland was estimated to be £9,339 which is £1,169 (14.3 per cent) higher than the UK average.
In absolute terms, the largest differences arose in transport, health and social protection where per capita identifiable expenditure for Scotland was between £170 and £274 higher than the UK average. These are the key factors in explaining the difference in total identifiable expenditure between Scotland and the UK.
In relative terms, the greatest variations in spending per capita arose in enterprise and economic development, science and technology, and agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
Table 6.12: Identifiable Expenditure per capita: Scotland and UK 2008-09
Analysis of Non-Identifiable Expenditure
This section provides a more detailed analysis of non-identifiable expenditure. There are a number of possible ways in which to allocate a share of UK non-identifiable expenditure to Scotland including Scotland's share of UKGVA or population. The methodologies used to apportion each element of non-identifiable expenditure are discussed in Appendix B.
In addition to non-identifiable expenditure, PESA also includes a small amount of UK Government expenditure which is classified as identifiable but for programmes outside the UK. This includes expenditure on international development programmes. This category is included in GERS within non-identifiable expenditure for both Scotland and the UK. This treatment is consistent with the view that expenditure outside the UK is non-identifiable from the perspective of the UK's constituent countries, as the benefits are shared between them. To make the Scottish non-identifiable expenditure comparable with UK data, this category is therefore included in UK non-identifiable expenditure.
Table 6.13 presents total non-identifiable expenditure for Scotland and the UK between 2004-05 and 2008-09. Tables 6.14 and 6.15 decompose Scottish and UK non-identifiable expenditure into their current and capital components.
Including a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions, total non-identifiable expenditure for Scotland was estimated to be £8.1 billion in 2008-09, 8.1 per cent of the equivalent UK figure. When a share of the financial sector interventions is not included, total non-identifiable expenditure for Scotland is estimated to be £7.4 billion (8.1 per cent of the UK total).
Defence and debt interest payments comprise the largest components. As Tables 6.14 and 6.15 highlight, current expenditure was the major component of non-identifiable expenditure for both Scotland and the UK in 2008-09.
Table 6.13: Non-Identifiable Expenditure: Scotland and UK 2004-05 to 2008-09
Table 6.14: Non-Identifiable Expenditure: Scotland 2004-05 to 2008-09
Table 6.15: Non-Identifiable Expenditure: UK 2004-05 to 2008-09
Table 6.16 compares the composition of non-identifiable expenditure for Scotland and the UK for 2008-09. For both Scotland and the UK, the structure of non-identifiable expenditure is broadly similar, with debt interest and defence expenditure contributing the largest amounts.
Table 6.16: Non-Identifiable Expenditure: Scotland and UK 2008-09
Share of non-identifiable expenditure inc. financial interventions
Share of non-identifiable expenditure exc. financial interventions
Table 6.17 outlines Scottish non-identifiable expenditure on services per capita in 2008-09 and compares this with the corresponding figure for the UK. For Scotland, non-identifiable expenditure was estimated to be £1,571 per capita including a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions, and £1,436 per capita when these effects are not included. These are marginally lower than the equivalent UK per capita figures of £1,627 and £1,492 respectively. This reflects the fact that for some apportionments, GVA was used and Scotland's GVA per capita (excluding extra-regio) was marginally smaller than the corresponding UK figure in 2008-09.
Table 6.17: Non-Identifiable Expenditure Per Capita: Scotland and UK 2008-09
Box 6.5 - Debt Interest Payments
The debt interest payment expenditure in the above tables refers to payments to cover interest on outstanding UK Government debt. In GERS, such expenditure is classified as non-identifiable. For each year, a per capita share of UK Government debt interest expenditure is allocated for Scotland. The allocation on a per capita basis is based on the assumption that residents across the UK bear an equal burden of UK Government liabilities.
As there is no separate identification of Scotland's share of UK public sector net debt in UK public financial accounts, a separate Scottish debt interest expenditure does not exist. An assessment of an implied 'debt position' for Scotland is inherently problematic, not least because general government borrowing is controlled by the UK Government.
Debt interest payments can also be viewed as payments related to past UK public sector net borrowing and government expenditure. Current expenditure excluding debt interest payments represents expenditure on public services consumed within the current financial year. The difference between this estimate and estimated current revenue represents the current budget fiscal position for public services provided at a given point in time (the primary current balance). In GERS, an estimate of debt interest payments is then deducted from this balance to obtain the current budget balance which is presented in Chapter 3.
Estimates for Scotland over the period 2004-05 to 2008-09, including a share of the UK Government's financial sector interventions, are highlighted in the table below, illustrating the current balance on public services consumed within each financial year.
Current Balance on Public Services Consumed Including Financial Sector Interventions: Scotland 2008-09
Current revenue
Excluding North Sea revenue
Including North Sea revenue (per capita share)
Including North Sea revenue (geographical share)
Total current expenditure
(including capital consumption and accounting adjustments)
Less debt interest payments (as used in headline GERS estimates)
Total current expenditure on services consumed within current financial year
Current balance on public services consumed within current financial year
Excluding North Sea revenues
Including North Sea revenues (per capita share)
Including North Sea revenues (geographical share)
Accounting Adjustments
The analysis of public sector expenditure in GERS focuses on Total Expenditure on Services ( TES). This is consistent with the departmental budget framework. In UK public finance documents, the principal measure of public sector expenditure is Total Managed Expenditure ( TME). TME is constructed from categories in the National Accounts framework. The main difference between TES and TME is that TES does not include general government capital consumption and does not reverse the deduction of certain VAT refunds in the budget-based expenditure data. It also contains a number of items that are in budgets but not in TME, for example the grant-equivalent element of student loans. In most years, TES amounts to approximately 95 per cent of TME. To reconcile TES and TME, an accounting adjustment is introduced such that TES plus the accounting adjustment equals TME.
The largest component of the UK accounting adjustment is general government capital consumption. It is a measure of the amount of fixed capital resources used up in the process of the provision of public services. In 2008-09, the UK capital consumption of £13.8 billion represented 50.5 per cent of the total UK accounting adjustment. Table 6.18 shows the component disaggregation of the UK accounting adjustment. The total UK accounting adjustments was estimated at £27.3 billion in 2008-09. The estimates of the UK accounting adjustment presented in Table 6.18 include the effect of the UK Government's financial sector interventions.
Table 6.18: Accounting Adjustment Including Financial Sector Interventions: UK 2004-05 to 2008-09
UK total managed expenditure ( TME)
UK total expenditure on services ( TES)
UK accounting adjustment
Central government capital consumption
Local government capital consumption
Current VAT refunds
Capital VAT refunds
Nigerian debt cancellation
Student loans subsidy 1
Imputed subsidy from Local Authorities to the Housing Revenue Account 2
Imputed flows for Renewable Obligation Certificates 3
Residual
1 TES includes the subsidy implied in student loans being issued at lower than market rate. This is not included in TME - the National Accounts measures (in the current balance) the difference between interest received from students and the amount of interest paid by the government on the debt incurred to make the loans.
2 The Housing Revenue Account ( HRA) is classified as a Public Corporation by the ONS, which means that they pay dividends on their profits to local authorities. To ensure that these dividends are non-negative, the ONS impute a subsidy from local authorities to HRAs to cover any shortfall (offset in Public Corporation gross operating surplus, which scores on the revenue side of the account).
3 Renewable Obligation Certificates are bought and sold by energy companies. The ONS have decided that these flows should be channelled through central government and so impute offsetting amounts of spending and income.
The corresponding Scottish figures, as highlighted in Table 6.19, are calculated using a variety of apportionment methodologies. Firstly, estimates of general government capital consumption from the ONS Regional Accounts, together with information from local government returns, have been used to apportion capital consumption to UK countries and English regions. In 2008-09, general government capital consumption for Scotland was estimated at £1.3 billion (9.2 per cent of UK capital consumption). This is relatively high for Scotland, reflecting a higher stock of public sector assets (e.g. roads, hospitals, schools) than elsewhere in the UK. These figures are identical to those used in the general government gross operating surplus calculations in the revenue account. The figures cancel out in the net borrowing calculation
VAT refunds have been allocated to Scotland using the apportionments derived in the revenue calculations for VAT refunds which form part of the total VAT calculations (see Appendix A), and therefore cancel out in the calculation of net borrowing. The figures for Scottish student loan subsidies were provided by HM Treasury. The imputed subsidy from local authorities to the Housing Revenue Account adopt the same apportionment allocation as in the gross operating surplus calculations on the revenue side, and the imputed flows for Renewable Obligation Certificates adopts the same methodology used in 'other taxes and royalties'. These items cancel in the net borrowing calculations. The Scottish share of the Nigerian debt write-off has been allocated on a per capita basis. The current and capital residuals are allocated to Scotland using the appropriate TES ratios.
In sum, the total Scottish public sector accounting adjustment was estimated at £2.6 billion in 2008-09, or 9.4 per cent of the total UK accounting adjustment, including the effect of the UK Government's financial sector interventions. The relatively higher proportion compared to per capita or GVA shares reflects the high share of general government capital consumption for Scotland.
Table 6.19: Accounting Adjustment Including Financial Sector Interventions: Scotland 2004-05 to 2008-09
Capital consumption: 1
Current expenditure:
Current expenditure residual
Capital expenditure:
Capital expenditure residual
Total accounting adjustment
Percentage of UK accounting adjustment
1 Public Corporations' capital consumption is included in gross operating surplus.
3 The Housing Revenue Account ( HRA) is classified as a Public Corporation by the ONS, which means that they pay dividends on their profits to local authorities. To ensure that these dividends are non-negative, the ONS impute a subsidy from local authorities to HRAs to cover any shortfall (offset in Public Corporations gross operating surplus, which scores on the revenue side of the account). | {"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.8195702433586121, "wiki_prob": 0.8195702433586121, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_head_0057.json.gz/line51502"} |
Q: Converting 1D numpy array into top triangle of matrix Is it possible to take a 1D numpy array containing 171 values and place these values into the top triangle of an 18X18 matrix?
I feel like I should be able to use np.triu_indices to do this somehow but I can't quite figure it out!
Thanks!
A: See What is the most efficient way to get this kind of matrix from a 1D numpy array? and Copy flat list of upper triangle entries to full matrix?
Roughly the approach is
result = np.zeros(...)
ind = np.triu_indices(...)
result[ind] = values
Details depend on the size of the target array, and the layout of your values in the target.
In [680]: ind = np.triu_indices(4)
In [681]: values = np.arange(16).reshape(4,4)[ind]
In [682]: result = np.zeros((4,4),int)
In [683]: result[ind]=values
In [684]: values
Out[684]: array([ 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15])
In [685]: result
Out[685]:
array([[ 0, 1, 2, 3],
[ 0, 5, 6, 7],
[ 0, 0, 10, 11],
[ 0, 0, 0, 15]])
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MANDALIT DEL BARCO, BYLINE: The Los Angeles jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a model and actress identified in court as Jane Doe No. 1. After the verdict, she told news outlets Weinstein forever destroyed her the night he raped her after a film festival in 2013. In a statement, she said, quote, "I hope Weinstein never sees the outside of a prison cell during his lifetime." The 70-year-old still has 21 more years to serve in New York prison, though he's appealing that rape conviction. Here in California, he could face an additional 18 years behind bars. He's likely to appeal this, too. During the LA trial, the jury heard testimony from dozens of women, and they heard a secret recording of Weinstein trying to lure one woman into a hotel room.
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DEL BARCO: That audio is from a wire worn by Ambra Battilana Gutierrez during a New York City Police sting operation. It was part of the evidence presented in court. Prosecutors called Weinstein a monster and predator. But in LA, as in New York, Weinstein maintained that any relations he had were consensual, what his attorneys called transactional sex with women wanting to get ahead in Hollywood. It was part of the so-called casting-couch culture, they said, calling at least one of his accusers a bimbo. In the end, the LA jury acquitted Weinstein of sexually abusing another Jane Doe, and they couldn't agree over whether he had raped or abused two other women, including Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California's governor. After the verdict, Newsom's attorney, Beth Fegan, took issue with Weinstein's defense strategy.
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THE post-Reykjavik discussion about what President Reagan may have finally settled with General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev - an end to ballistic missiles or all strategic offensive weapons - carries on. From its drift, it appears that moral issues may once again be sidetracked in the name of the ``metapolitics'' of nuclear deterrence - a precept based on the utility of useless force. The morality of threatening unimaginable destruction of mankind as the basis for international peace had been challenged earlier than Reykjavik, by the American Roman Catholic bishops as well as by the President and general secretary. At long last it appeared as a central issue in the waning hours of conversation at Hofdi House between the world's two most powerful leaders. Failure of the follow-on talks at Vienna only underscores the urgency of this moral issue.
Predictably, the nuclear deterrence establishment expressed shock. Its reaction resembled opposition to the bishops' earlier proposition that nuclear weapons constitute the wrong military policy - morally and technically.
Reagan should not let what was attempted in the final hours at Reykjavik slip away into the hands of a nuclear deterrence mandarinate skilled at exploiting the paradoxes of the atomic age.
The case for defense based on nuclear deterrence rests on two things: the absence of general war between the US and the USSR since 1945, and the protection of allies against Soviet intimidation. Yet on those few occasions when the two great powers have gone to the brink of conflict, it was to the edge of nuclear, not conventional, war. Some experts on deterrence doubt the presence of nuclear weapons helped much to resolve these crises, and such arms do not guarantee cautious superpower behavior in the future. What actually deters has proved a nagging question in the postwar period. It is not readily answered by the presence of nuclear weapons alone.
Fear has arisen in West European circles, encouraged by some in the American military establishment, that the last hours at Reykjavik signaled a decoupling of American strategic weapons from Europe's defense. Yet so many nuclear weapons exist in the European theater that they guarantee that any armed conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact will escalate into full-scale atomic war - like some awesome fuse lit near the frontier between East and West Germany at the moment of initial impact between the opposing forces. So lazy has thinking grown under this metapolitics of nuclear deterrence that instant collapse - or ``unacceptable attrition'' - of NATO conventional arms seems almost certain. So heavily does NATO's current strategy of ``flexible response'' rely on nuclear deterrence that some see it as a recipe for automatic atomic war.
Would not the very certitude of nuclear war deter a Soviet attack on NATO? Most agree that the answer would depend on the nature of the East-West crisis that may threaten war, not on the certainty of nuclear escalation. Since history never repeats itself, no one knows what the next crisis will bring or what it might portend in the way of hostility between the two nuclear giants. In other words, what has deterred world war so far may have nothing to do with the coupling of US strategic forces to Europe's defense; it may be the effect of the absence, to this point, of a crisis serious enough to trigger such a catastrophe. Is stable deterrence, in any event, much more than a transitory phase in US-Soviet nuclear relations?
Can a defense policy ostensibly based on the inadmissibility of world war through nuclear deterrence, which is actually more dependent for its success on the seriousness of a given political crisis, be morally justified? Can it honestly be said that future trends in nuclear arms technology, if left to their own logic, will provide much in the way of stable military expectations for crisis management?
The answer on both counts is ``no.'' This double negation underlies the final hours of Reykjavik and the tentative commitment of both leaders to early elimination of all strategic offensive weapons. This determination should be pursued with urgency on both sides.
The only military experience with nuclear weapons occurred at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. All strategies of deterrence since 1945 have been based on a metapolitics involving only 40 years of postwar history. Deterrence is largely hypothetical, only in part understood by military-affairs specialists, psychologists, and theologians.
Reagan's support of total elimination of offensive strategic weapons - even all ballistic missiles - at Reykjavik has provoked a disquieting opposition, backed by bipartisan consensus.
Has nuclear metapolitics - a notion that the United States cannot use nuclear arms and yet cannot manage its national security without them - provided the basis of national defense policy all along?
Having released the atomic genie in 1945, do we now have some peculiar attraction to global holocaust as a pragmatic and moral policy for our nation?
Opponents of eliminating nuclear weapons argue that the US - for the purpose of deterrence - needs such weapons worse than the USSR. This suggests a nihilistic testimony to our leadership of Western civilization: We seize on the most absurd manifestations of our technology as security for our advanced culture, and consign the Soviets to superiority in the relatively backward reliance on conventional force. Great effort has gone into rationalizing this technological wizardry in the name of mankind's highest values. Mankind deserves better.
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Back on January 3rd, 2011, I wrote a post about the traffic that comes to my site … and I showed what information seemed interesting about my 2010 traffic. I didn’t put together a similar post for 2011 but as I sit here working on my National AIA convention presentation on Social Media for Architects … I’m kinda wishing that I did … mostly because it would already be done … but I didn’t so I am having to collect it now.
Boring for most, but somebody other than me will find this information helpful so … here’s to you (that person) I hope you appreciate this custom post.
First up is the main enchilada – the holy grail of data … visitor numbers. I collected this information from the company that hosts my site because I figure that they (as gatekeepers to my site) would have the most accurate information available. For the year, I had just under 1.2 million visits to my site.
I still have a hard time wondering why people come in such numbers but I am happy they do. The exposure and communication that comes with this sort of traffic is staggering to me. Sadly, the ramifications of such volume have made this “hobby” of mine into a full-time 2nd job.
This is a map of the world courtesy of Google Analytics. Technically, I have had visitors from every continent in the world except Antarctica (damn you!!). I have shaded red the countries where I haven’t had any visitors – it’s down to a very small handful. Right in the middle of the map at the top are the Norwegian islands of Svalbard and Jan Mayen – which I mentioned last year as not having sent anyone to my site. Getting someone to visit my site from those islands is a point of pride since I am half Norwegian … but I’m not going to hold my breath, those islands have no permanent population.
Personality and attrition seem to be the two most important variables, take that for what it’s apparently worth.
So, how am I doing in my home country by state? … let’s see, it would appear that the states with the largest population have sent the largest amounts of visitors.
I suppose that I could find a way to make this data do something for me, but I honestly don’t have the time (what with me having another full time job as an architect.) When I stop and think about it, I am quite proud that the site has such a nice following and I am grateful for the opportunities I have been provided in the last 2 years. I am all the proof anyone could ever need of the benefits that come your way when you take some risks, stick your head up above the crowd, and try and do something outside your comfort zone. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-22T22:15:11Z', 'url': 'https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/2011-website-traffic/', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
MILTON KEYNES, UK, 3rd August 2018 – Sheep-interest vet practices now have access to an improved online ordering system for ewe toxoplasmosis vaccine, thanks to the launch of a new TOXOVAX® DIRECT webshop by MSD Animal Health.
Following significant investment to make the whole process of ordering short shelf life toxoplasmosis vaccine more streamlined, the new webshop allows practices to schedule multiple farmer orders and product dispatch dates.
“With our FlockCheck® diagnostic scheme consistently showing that the majority of sheep tested following abortion have been exposed to toxoplasmosis, demand for the TOXOVAX® vaccine is growing. Consequently, it’s important that we continue to invest in innovative computerised supply chain solutions to ensure customers receive their vaccine exactly when they need it. As TOXOVAX® has a shelf life of only 7-10 days it is manufactured to order and so establishing an improved web-based ordering and supply system is particularly important,” said senior product manager Sean Riches.
However, Mr Riches points out that the vaccination window for toxoplasmosis is actually quite wide, with non-pregnant ewes able to be vaccinated any time between four months and three weeks before going to the ram.
“We have therefore also developed a number of tools to help practices to communicate this wide window to their sheep farmer clients and encourage earlier vaccination, rather than wait until the last minute when demand for the vaccine is at its peak. In the long run we hope this will help to spread out the overall vaccine demand and therefore manage the supply to meet that demand,” he says.
To log into TOXOVAX® DIRECT visit: https://toxovaxdirect.msd-animal-health.co.uk using your MSD portal credentials. Vet practices should contact their local MSD Animal Health account manager for further information on the tools available to support planning the season’s requirements and an introduction to the new web shop.
TOXOVAX® is only available from veterinary surgeons from whom advice should be sought. TOXOVAX® contains Toxoplasma gondii. Legal category POM-V. TOXOVAX® is the property of Intervet International B.V. or affiliated companies or licensors and are protected by copyrights, trademark and other intellectual property laws. Copyright © 2018 Intervet International B.V. All rights reserved. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-19T00:45:06Z', 'url': 'https://www.msd-animal-health.co.uk/news/2018-08-03.aspx', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
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The Community of Beavercreek is located in Greene County, Ohio. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of March 30, 2019, Beavercreek had a population of 46,948.
The Beavercreek area was settled in the early 19th century but did not become incorporated until 1979, with it declared a city in February 1980. Beavercreek includes:
Zimmermanville
Indian Ripple
Big Beaver Valley
Trebein
The area encompasses roughly 27 square miles and has approximately 47,000 residents.
Median income is $74,000, with 19% spent on housing. Average commute time is 18.3 minutes. The odds of being a victim of violent crime are 1 in 1,822. The percentage of divorced residents is 6.4% of males, and 8.9% of females.
Beavercreek is the largest city in Greene County and the 2nd largest suburb of Dayton (behind Kettering).
Beavercreek has a Council-Manager government with a 7-member Council including a Mayor. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the city, supervising dept. heads, employees and general affairs of the city.
The city has an online checkbook which can be accessed by any citizen who desires to research financial information.
The City of Beavercreek publishes an excellent seasonal newsletter.
In 2016, Beavercreek became the first (1st) Greene Co. agency to utilize both calling and texting for 911 purposes.
Compared to other jurisdictions in the region, Beavercreek ranks 2nd lowest in overall Local Government Costs, just below Bellbrook. These 2 governments have real estate taxes and annual water/sewer rates, but NO city income tax and NO school district tax. Beavercreek is primarily funded through voter-approved property tax levies in staggered years.
Nearby WPAFB is the fifth-largest employer in Ohio and includes the Air Force Institute of Technology, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, and Wright Patterson Medical Center. It provides approximately 25,000 jobs.
Beavercreek boasts two (2) golf courses: the private Country Club of the North and the public Beavercreek Golf Club, which just celebrated its 20th Anniversary.
The city offers two malls: The Mall at Fairfield Commons and The Greene Town Center.
Beavercreek is home to Owen’s Place, a unique and accessible park-like area designed for all ages and abilities. It was the inspiration of Trish Gustafson, whose son Owen uses a wheelchair. Owen’s Place is located in Victory Park, which is accessible through Rotary Park. It features ramps, swings, bridges, boardwalks, and a clubhouse.
The city has over 22 parks and a number of bikeways. There is a 76-acre Beaver Creek Wetlands Nature Reserve featuring a 1.26-mile loop trail on which hikers can observe woodlands, marsh, wet prairies, etc.
The Beavercreek Senior Center is a busy, thriving place. It hosts both wellness and educational programs. Address is 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Call 426-6166 for specifics.
M-T: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
Memberships are $35 for residents. (However, you don’t need to be a member to sign up for classes.)
The Beavercreek Parks and Recreation Dept. offers yoga, pilates, tai chi, guitar, piano, ukulele, etc. Call 427-5514 for particulars.
One of the ten HAPPIEST PLACES TO LIVE IN OHIO! (2016)
The cities were ranked based on divorce rate, housing, commute time, crime rate and restaurants.
One of the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S.! (2012)
The SOIN Medical Center opened in 2012, 4 months ahead of schedule and was named one of the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S., due to its uniquely designed lobby featuring natural light and a 3-story water wall. It promotes a peaceful healing environment with soft light, nature-themed artwork and natural materials.
The Medical Center has also received a 2017 Outstanding Patient Experience Award and a 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award.
One of the top 6 best High Schools in the Dayton Metro Area: (2017)
Stivers School for the Arts
The ratings are based on state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, etc.
One of top 5 Best Suburbs in Dayton Metro area to live! (2017)
Bellbrook.
One of the Top 50 Safest Cities in Ohio (2016)
Web Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education; Niche; My Dayton Daily News – July 17, 2016; Only In Your State; 614 Now.com; U.S. News; Ohio High Schools; Credit Donkey; U.S. Census Bureau; FBI Uniform Crime Reports; Healthgrades; Ohio Public Records; Owen’s Place; The SafeWise Report; and City of Beavercreek newsletters.
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Barnes & Noble NOOK for Android released
Chris Davies - Jul 22, 2010, 7:05am CDT
Barnes & Noble has pushed out their promised NOOK app for Android, synchronizing ebook content across from the company’s standalone ereader together with their existing software readers, together with allowing access to the B&N eBookstore. NOOK for Android – a free download from the Android Market or available at www.bn.com/nookforandroid also automatically takes you to the page you last read (though not if you’re using the iPhone client).
There’s also LendMe support, multiple fonts, font sizes and page orientations, and a choice of page turn animations. Meanwhile B&N plan to rename their current eReader apps on other platforms to fit with the NOOK brand, including the standalone readers and the NOOKstudy app.
You’ll need an Android 1.6 smartphone or higher to install NOOK for Android, and a B&N account to use the eBookstore and sync your existing content. Alternatively the app is compatible with regular ePub texts. Update: Barnes & Noble has been in touch to point out that, while the new NOOK for Android app supports ePub texts download from the B&N eBookstore, it doesn’t currently support other ePub files (i.e. such as may have been sideloaded onto your phone).
Barnes & Noble Introduces NOOK™ for Android™ – An Easy-to-Use Free eReader Application for Android Devices
Announcement Marks Shift to Consistent NOOK Branding Across Barnes & Noble eReading Offering
New App Gives Android Users Access to the Barnes & Noble eBookstore with More than One Million Digital Titles and Personal B&N Digital Library
Only Android eReader Application to Offer eBook Lending
New York, New York – July 22, 2010 – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today introduced NOOK for Android, a fun and easy-to-use Barnes & Noble eReading experience for those with Android-based smartphones and devices. The new application is the latest addition to Barnes & Noble’s slate of free, popular eReader software and the only Android eReader application offering the ability to share eBooks with friends.
The new Android app is also the first eReader software to feature Barnes & Noble’s new NOOK-centric branding, leveraging the strength of the company’s NOOK brand across its entire eReading offering. NOOK for Android will soon be followed by an updated NOOK for iPhone®, NOOK for iPad™, and others in the coming months. The new eReader software branding aligns with the company’s current NOOK offering – NOOK 3G and NOOK Wi-Fi® eBook Readers, and the recently announced NOOKstudy™ online study platform and software solution for higher education.
NOOK for Android offers those with devices using Android OS 1.6 and higher the ability to shop Barnes & Noble’s expansive eBookstore of more than one million eBooks, including new releases, bestsellers and free classics, and download titles in seconds. Any customer’s personal Barnes & Noble eBook library – purchased on a NOOK eBook Reader, online at BN.com or on another BN eReader-enabled device – will easily sync to their device in seconds so their library goes wherever they go.
NOOK for Android offers a fun and immersive eReading experience with the ability to customize text with many font styles and sizes, an easy-to-use navigation bar, reading in landscape and portrait modes, and graphical page turns. It is also the first Android eReader application to offer digital lending. Using Barnes & Noble’s unique LendMe™ technology, customers can easily share eligible eBooks for up to 14 days with friends, who can enjoy these digital titles on a NOOK eBook Reader, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch® and PC enabled with free BN eReader software.
“NOOK for Android is customizable, fun and easy to use and we’re excited to deliver the most-requested version of our free eReading software to the growing number of mobile customers using Android-based devices,” said Douglas Gottlieb, Vice President, Digital Products for Barnes & Noble.com. “Android customers can enjoy the great NOOK eReading experience on their mobile device, including access to our vast digital catalog and their personal B&N digital library at their finger tips. And, of course, Android users can now enjoy Barnes & Noble’s unique eBook lending feature to share their favorite eBooks with friends.”
Added Gottlieb, “With NOOK for Android, and the other renamed software to follow, customers can also easily recognize and have confidence in Barnes & Noble’s NOOK brand to provide them with a fun and easy-to-use eReading experience on any device of their choosing.”
Key features available in NOOK for Android include:
· Shop Barnes & Noble’s vast eBookstore: Search, explore and browse through more than one million digital titles at www.bn.com/ebooks directly by touching Shop Books from the Library. There are more than a half-million free eBooks available and free samples are offered for all eBooks. Learn more about titles from thousands of editorial and customer reviews. Pick a current bestseller, a classic or anything in between and download it wirelessly in seconds.
· Access your personal B&N digital library: All eBooks purchased through the Barnes & Noble eBookstore sync in seconds and are ready to read in your Library.
· Lend to friends: NOOK for Android is the only Android eReading app that offers eBook sharing with friends.
· Read your way: Customize the eReading experience by choosing from eight font types and five sizes, read in landscape or portrait modes and lock the screen orientation.
· Enjoy the read: The fun and immersive experience offers animated or sliding page turns, a navigation scroll bar, bookmarks and more.
· Easy access to your content: Using the Library List view, see the cover art, sort and filter your eBooks by author, title or recent reads. Access rich product details for the selected eBook, including the synopsis and more books from that author.
· Read across multiple devices: Android users can now complement their eReading experiences with Barnes & Noble’s other eReader experiences such as NOOK eBook Readers, previously announced eBook readers powered by the Barnes & Noble eBookstore, and a variety of other computing and mobile devices, including iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry® and HTC HD2™ smartphones, HP computers, PC and Mac®.
· Pick up where you left off: Sync the last page read of the last eBook opened on an Android device with BN eReader (soon to be renamed NOOK) software-enabled devices including PC and iPad. Coming soon, both will sync with NOOK for iPhone and more devices to follow.
· Follows the standard: Read eBooks formatted in ePub, quickly becoming the industry standard.
Those signing up for a new BN.com account when downloading the new application, will also find three Barnes & Noble Classics Series eBooks – Dracula, Little Women and Pride & Prejudice – in their libraries, along with samples of two current bestselling eBooks.
NOOK for Android is now available at www.bn.com/nookforandroid. Barnes & Noble continually enhances its eReader software and will add new features to its Android offering this summer including highlights and notes, a search library and look-up feature, library grid-view and more. For more information on free BN eReader (soon to be renamed NOOK) software and apps, please visit www.bn.com/ebooks/download-reader.asp.
The Barnes & Noble Digital Library Advantage
Barnes & Noble’s Lifetime Library™ helps ensure that Barnes & Noble customers will always be able to access their digital libraries on a variety of devices as well as on BN.com. In addition, Barnes & Noble’s use of ePub format and Adobe technology allows customers to read all of their digital content across a growing universe of devices.
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CAMINO CATALÁN / CAMINO DE MONTSERRAT
Thanks to its geographical location, many of the roads going towards Santiago pass through Aragon. The part of the Camino de Santiago known as the Camino Catalán is the stretch of road leading from the Monastery of Montserrat to Logroño, the city where it joins the "Camino Francés". Also called the "Camino de Montserrat" it passes through the steppes of Monegros from east to west.
The Catalan way, goes from Lleida to Zaragoza across Aragon in order to trace the River Ebro. Another way is to go through Huesca to join up with the traditional route towards Santiago de Compostela.
The first branch crosses the steppe of Los Monegros with its unique landscape of rugged beauty and biological significance. The Way of Montserrat enters Aragon through Fraga, which holds the remains of a Roman villa, Villa Fortunatus, and several Renaissance buildings. From here you can reach Huesca through el Real Monasterio de Santa María de Sijena (the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Sijena) with its spectacular roof of 14 arches then Sariñena with its lagoon and rich bird life. From here you can opt to continue to Huesca or return towards the valley of Zaragoza crossing the Sierra de Alcubierre which is populated by forests of pine and juniper.
Once in Zaragoza, the path goes along the fertile banks of the river Ebro to Tudela. Zaragoza offers the pilgrim all the amenities of a big city with a cultural heritage of 2,000 years. It is Roman in its walls, theater and forum, Islamic, in the Aljafería, Medieval in La Seo, Mudejar in San Pablo, San Miguel, San Gil and La Magdalena, Renaissance in La Lonja and Santa Engracia and in its many palaces, Baroque and Marian. El Pilar is neoclassical, modernist and contemporary.
Another branch of the Camino reaches Barbastro first and then goes on to Huesca, towards the path of Puente La Reina, after passing under the hilltop castle of Monzon. Huesca, an Arab city and before the Romans of great strategic importance, retains its formidable walls with examples such as the Romanesque church of San Pedro el Viejo, or Gothic, such as the Cathedral. In addition, the old town invites you to stroll through streets full of history. | {"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5701195597648621, "wiki_prob": 0.5701195597648621, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_head_0065.json.gz/line170656"} |
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NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Honeycomb Chapter 1 – Three Questions
Comprehension check : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 10
Q1 : Why did the king want to know answers to three questions?
The king wanted to know the answers to the three questions because he thought that he would never fail once he knew the answers to the questions.
Q2 : Messengers were sent throughout the kingdom
(i) to fetch wise men.
(ii) to find answers to the questions
(iii) to look for the wise hermit.
(iv) to announce a reward for those who could answer the questions.
Messengers were sent throughout the kingdom to announce a reward for those who could answer the questions.
Q1 : Complete the following sentences by adding the appropriate parts of the sentences given in the box.
1. Many wise men answered the king’s questions,——————
2. Someone suggested that there should be a council of wise men ————
3. Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable ———–
4. The king requested the hermit——————–.
5. The king washed and dressed the bearded man’s wound,—————–
but the bleeding would not stop.
to answer three questions.
but their answers were so varied that the king
was not satisfied.
and follow it strictly.
to help the king act at the right time.
1.Many wise men answered the king’s questions, but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied.
2.Someone suggested that there should be a council of wise men to help the king act at the right time.
3.Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable and follow it strictly.
4.The king requested the hermit to answer three questions.
5.The king washed and dressed the bearded man’s wound, but the bleeding would not stop.
Working with the text : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 14
Q1 : Why was the king advised to go to magicians?
The king was told that in order to decide the right time for doing something, it was necessary to look into the future. Since only magicians could do so, he was advised to go to magicians.
Q2 : In answer to the second question, whose advice did the people say would be important to the king?
The second question also got varied responses. As answer to this question, some said that the people most necessary to the king were his councillors. Hence, their advice would be the most important. Others said that the priests were the most important. A few others chose the doctors. And yet others said that his soldiers were the most important.
Q3 : What suggestions were made in answer to the third question?
In answer to the third question, some said that the most important thing was science. Others said fighting; and yet others chose religious worship.
Q4 : Did the wise men win the reward? If not, why not?
No, the wise men did not win the reward. As he got very different answers to his questions, the king was not satisfied, and therefore, he chose not to give the reward to anyone.
Q5 : How did the king and the hermit help the wounded man?
When the king and the hermit saw the large wound on the man’s stomach, the king washed and covered it with his handkerchief. Since the blood did not stop flowing, he re-dressed the wound until it stopped bleeding. When the man felt better, he gave fresh water to him. Then, with the help of the hermit, he took the wounded man into the hut and laid him on the bed. This is how they helped the wounded man.
Q6 : (i) Who was the bearded man?
(ii) Why did he ask for the king’s forgiveness?
(i)The bearded man an enemy of the king. The king had put the man’s brother to death and had also seized his property. That is why he wanted to take revenge on the king.
(ii)He had come with the intention of killing the king. When he left his hiding place, the king’s bodyguard recognised him and thus, wounded him. He managed to escape, but would have died if the king had not taken care of him and dressed his wounds. Ironically, he was saved by the very person whose life he wanted to take. That is why he asked for the king’s forgiveness.
Q7 : The king forgave the bearded man. What did he do to show his forgiveness?
The king forgave the man. He showed his forgiveness by telling him that he would send his servants and his own doctor to look after him. He also promised to give back the man his property.
Q8 : What were the hermit’s answers to the three questions? Write each answer separately. Which answer do you like most, and why?
In answer to the first question, the hermit said thatthere is only one time that is important and that time is ‘Now’. It is the only time when one has any power to act.
The hermitanswered the second question by saying that the most necessary person is the person you are with at a particular moment. This is because no one knows what will happen in the future and whether we will meet anyone else.
The hermit’s response to the third question was that the most important thing is to do good for the person one is with. This is because all are sent into this world for that purpose alone.
All the answers are linked to each other and have their own significance.
Working with language : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 15
Q1 : Match items in List A with their meanings in List B.
got up from sleep
awoke
small patches of ground for plants
severely injured
feel sorry for
Use any three of the above words in sentences of your own. You may change the form of the word.
Q2 : Each of the following sentences has two blanks. Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of the word given in brackets.
(i) The ______________said that only fresh evidence would make him change his _____________. (judge)
(ii) I didn’t notice any serious ___________________of opinion among the debaters, although they _________________from one another over small points. (differ)
(iii) It’s a fairly simple question to _________________,but will you accept my _____________as final? (answer)
(iv) It isn’t ___________________that _______________should always be the mother of invention. (necessary)
(v) Hermits are _____________________men. How they acquire their ____________no one can tell. (wise)
(vi) The committee has __________________to make Jagdish captain of the team. The _______________is likely to please everyone. (decide)
(vii) Asking for ______________is as noble as willingness to______________. (forgive)
(i)The judgesaid that only fresh evidence would make him change his judgement.
(ii)I didn’t notice any serious differenceof opinion among the debaters, although they differedfrom one another over small points.
(iii)It’s a fairly simple question to answer, but will you accept my answeras final?
(iv)It isn’t necessarythat necessityshould always be the mother of invention.
(v)Hermits are wisemen. How they acquire their wisdomno one can tell.
(vi)The committee has decidedto make Jagdish captain of the team. The decisionis likely to please everyone.
(vii)Asking for forgivenessis as noble as willingness to forgive.
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Reddit hits a new low with a subreddit promoting the "corrective" rape of "sluts" and "harlots."
Collage of images from the PhilosophyOfRape subreddit
For a social media site with pretensions to respectability, Reddit shows an astounding tolerance for hate. As anyone who has ever explored the site’s dark underbelly knows well, the site hosts a vast array of subreddits devoted to celebrations of such things as “white pride” and violence against women.
The latest addition to this archipelago of awfulness is a 3-day-old subreddit with the pretentious and appalling name PhilosophyOfRape, set up by a user of the same name in order to promote and celebrate “corrective” rape of “sluts” and “harlots.”
In a manifesto announcing the subreddit to the world, the user known as PhilosophyOfRape set forth his basic thesis, which he insists is as “serious as a heart attack.”
Rape served a very important function in mitigating female behavior and keeping it in check. Back in the time of prehistory, a woman couldn’t behave as shamelessly slutty as she can today, because of the risk of catching the eye of the wrong male. But now, with “consent” laws barring nature back, and feminism and sexual-liberation perverting whole generations of hearts and minds, we find ourselves in a situation gone way, way, too far.
These harpies need to be humbled. And for their own good. Like the child with absolutely no boundaries and no discipline, they may feel they yearn for no rules, but become absolutely lost without an adult to tell them no! …
It’s not only morally justifiable to rape such a woman, it’s and brave.
At the risk of stating the obvious, this isn’t true for all female human beings. We’re not talking about nuns or grandmothers or humble, married, women of twenty years.
We’re talking about filthy, unmitigated, sluts. Oblivious and loud. Shameless. Belligerent. Entitled. Selfie taking, Tindr-whoring, Teenage-walking-herpes-sores. We are talking about bad, bad, individuals. Unruly, neglicted, children, run-amok. That badly need to be punished. Badly.
For the good of society these women need to be raped.
Here we will teach how to do it safely.
Emphasis mine, typos his.
By “safely” he means safely for the rapists, of course. In a followup post, he explained that
We are here to provide encouragement and advice how to [rape] and do it safely. Regression analysis to find out which variables make it less likely to get into legal trouble. Very few women report the rapes, what can you do to make it even less likely? Example: remind the victim that “no one will believe them”. When they orgasm (which is actually very common during rape, Google it) speak up and let them know that you are aware of it and that it will come out during trial if they reported it.
As he sees it, his program should have a good deal of appeal to the “Elliot Rodger types” of the world.
[T]here are swarms and swarms of filth parading around downtown and around campus every friday and saturday night, very badly needing to be Corrected. And there are many men out there fit to do it with just a little encouragement. The Elliot Rodger types could so easily be making a difference and gaining a purpose with just a little direction and support. I am not a “neckbeardy” type or a perma-virge or anything like that. I’ve had consentual sex with 9 girls, and have had serious relationships etc. But I do have a great deal of sympathy for these guys.
Indeed, PhilosophyOfRape hopes to transform “these guys” into a holy army of rapists:
I hate my generation, they at scum and filth and are not worthy to breathe my air. The brutish and ignorant apes that pass for men are bad, but it is their double X chromosomed counterparts that truly defile the word “human” by associating it with their detestable essences. It is the harlots that are in the greatest need of corrective discipline and it is for these harlots that the appropriate punishment is most clear: rape. Simple, swift, brutal, rape. Impassioned and indiacriminate. A whole team of holy soldiers, cutting these abominations down to a place where their feeble heads can even see Their selves for the meek and lowly creatures they are, and will greatfully bow, averting their eyes in humility and spending their dazed working quietly, tending the home and reflecting on HOW they had once thought it fit to behave.
Emphasis mine.
In a now-deleted comment on the Men’s Rights subreddit that can still be found in his comment history, PhlilosophyOfRape suggested that Emma Watson was a good example of a
harlot [who] needs to be Corrected. As badly as any of them and perhaps even more so because she made choices that allowed her to retain an image with a semblance of dignity. But it is only a veneer.
And in another comment, he responded to a violent threat from a critic with a threat of his own, writing that “I’d love to rape you to death. And your daughter.”
Even more disturbingly, in a comment on TheRedPill subreddit, PhilosophyOfRape claimed that he has raped seven women so far, and that he successfully convinced a friend to rape yet another:
These harlots need to be Corrected. I so far have Corrected 7. Two last year but over five already in 2014 and a brother I’ve brought into the fold has already Corrected his first one, a vile, putrid, one.
PhilosophyOfRape, or some troll inspired by his writings, has posted some of these things on 8chan as well, where they’ve gotten essentially zero traction.
Is he lying? Is he trolling? Possibly, though it’s worth pointing out that Elliot Rodger’s even more outlandish manifesto would have likely been dismissed as the work of a troll had its release to the world not come on the heels of Rodger’s grotesque killing spree. I can only hope that PhilosophyOfRape’s claim to have raped 7 women is a lie. But beyond that he seems quite sincere.
Even if he is trolling, what he’s written is hate speech, and one wonders why Reddit’s admins, who have certainly been notified about PhilosophyOfRape – the user and the subreddit – haven’t banned him outright.
But looking the other way seems to be the modus operandi of Reddit’s admins.
Reddit has won itself a well-deserved reputation as a place where anything goes – particularly if that “anything” involves the degradation of women. During the debacle known as The Fappening, Reddit’s admins allowed their site become one of the primary internet conduits for the distribution of a virtual cache of illegally obtained celebrity nudes – including some featuring celebs who were underage when their pictures were taken. The admins only took TheFappening subreddit down when it appeared they might face legal consequences. By then the subreddit had already racked up hundreds of millions of pageviews, earning Reddit enough to pay for its server costs for several months (and possibly much more).
The admins’ casual tolerance for TheFappening wasn’t much of a surprise to anyone who has paid attention to the site for any length of time. Reddit for years hosted an assortment of subreddits devoted to sexualized, often stolen pictures of underage girls – even honoring the man responsible for the popular JailBait subreddit with an Reddit Alien statuette as an award; the admins only banned the subreddits after activists and an assortment of media outlets reported that child porn was being openly traded on r/jailbait.
The trouble is, this sort of awfulness appeals enormously to Reddit’s user base; even if they don’t partake in it themselves, Redditors tend to react with outrage whenever the admins – belatedly – take down subreddits that have become a danger to the site’s reputation. Jailbait was an extraordinarily popular subreddit, and many Redditors still mourn the day it was taken down.
And while PhilosophyOfRape has only picked up a tiny handful of subscribers in the first few days of its existence – and a small army of detractors who’ve collectively spammed the subreddit with kitten pics – other subreddits with a similar, er, appeal –from RapingWomen and BeatingWomen2 to HotRapeStories and ChokeABitch – collectively have thousands of subscribers. CuteFemaleCorpses, a subreddit devoted to sexualizing pictures of actual dead women, managed to rack up a little more than 800,000 pageviews last month. The WatchPeopleDie subreddit boasts 44,000 subscribers.
Racism also sells. The cartoonishly racist GreatApes subreddit, devoted to over the top attacks on “n*ggers” that make Stormfront seem a bastion of tolerance by comparison, generated nearly one million pageviews in September; the subreddit boasts several dozen other smaller subreddits in what it calls its “chimpire,” the overwhelming majority of which contain the word “n*gger” (without the asterisk) or references to apes in their names.
We hear again and again, without much proof, that the people posting on these subreddits are just “trolls,” though much of what they write is little more than a blunter version of what is regularly posted elsewhere on Reddit, from the racist snark in r/videos to the misogyny of r/mensrights and r/theredpill. Regardless, I’m sure that some of them are trolls.
But there is a very real danger to Reddit’s continuing tolerance of users – and whole communities – driven by hatred. At some point someone – either someone posting hateful screeds like PhilosophyOfRape, or someone inspired by these screeds – is going to take this hate to the real world, as Elliot Rodger did only a few months ago. (If he’s telling the truth about the rapes, PhilosophyOfRape already has.) PhilosophyOfRape may be nothing but hot, fetid air — I perhaps naively hope — but I think it’s a virtual certainty that some day, possibly quite soon, Reddit itself is going to give birth to another Elliot Rodger.
And then the Reddit administrators will have blood on their hands.
EDIT: If you want to report PhilosophyOfRape to the authorities, the FBI’s tip page is here.
EDIT 2: Clarified some things in the final paragraph.
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Criticaldragon1177 says:
David Futrelle,
I think we might also want to alert the Southern Poverty Law Center to this. They monitor hate groups after all, and this is definitely one.
Aylin says:
I was the victim of “corrective” rape to make me less trans… *Sigh.*
I really hope the FBI looks into that asshole. =
blahlistic (@blahlistic) says:
I have no words for this level of wrong.
Aylin: Hugs. What a horrible thing for someone to do.
Zolnier says:
I think the thing that confuses/infuriates me most is how this guy clearly knows some stuff about rape, low reportage by victims, the commonness of orgasms during… but still buys into the patriarchal bullshit. It’s like they’ve evolved into cartoon super villains if Captain Planet had a lot more rapists.
Alyin: Whichever internet gesture of sympathy you like most.
jparsons42 says:
Speaking as someone also a victim of rape meant to make me more of a “real woman”… yeah, this guy needs to probably be behind bars.
kittehserf - MOD says:
More brain bleach: Sugar Tree the Doberman and Pancake the kitten, all grown up!
http://youtu.be/5RJuZmOBg9c
A wolf cub and corgi playing:
http://youtu.be/wwNDpTAqI3Y
contrapangloss says:
Who’s a cute little wolf cub? Aw, look at those HUGE paws! Not that I’d ever want a pet wolf. I’m good with domestics, but he’s still so cute!
He has an interesting story, this one – his name’s Lorne and he’s from a zoo in Georgia that trains a few of their wolf cubs to be among people and other animals, for use in education programs about wolves. They call ’em ambassadors.
Beware of the mega-cute levels in this one: it’s Lorne as a younger baby!
http://youtu.be/iW_CpthVZVQ
BritterSweet says:
“Corrective rape” is one of the most morally repugnant and stupidest things I have ever heard of. Just reading quotes about this being done to lesbians made me want to grab the person who said them by the face with my nails and say in my most demonic-sounding angry voice, “Do you really believe that raping a lesbian is going to make her LIKE men?”
I just…AAARGH!! Thanks, everyone, for the brain bleach. I hope this guy really does get held accountable by the law for this.
aghostfart says:
Reddit delenda est.
http://killallmen.club/
am not a “neckbeardy” type or a perma-virge or anything like that.
No, you’re just, in all honesty, a worthless piece of shit. More nonsensical John Galt memes please.
lkeke35 says:
Brittersweet: Exactly! What it is is just an excuse to commit rape. There’s no way in Hell that rape is a corrective for anything. This is just the shit degenerates say to make themselves feel good about something they know damn well is wrong.
Yes! They do know it’s wrong.
They’re assholes who are not honest enough with themselves to admit that, so they tell themselves they’re being brave warriors for a cause instead of the really shitty human beings they actually are.
marinerachel says:
Can’t wait for the subreddit to be deleted, then for the public statement from one of reddit’s creator whining “We did the right thing – that means we’re good guys so stop picking on us, whaaaaa!”
Buttercup Q. Skullpants says:
I think it’s time for a new tag: “men who should not be with populated planets ever”.
vaiyt says:
And here I thought that being brave was about facing the odds, fighting for the defenceless and speaking truth to power.
Who knew that the real heroes were the ones who punched down and spoke with naked prejudice. Setting fire to the homeless, that’s real bravery.
M. the Social Justice Ranger says:
And people wonder why I consider Rapeddit to be the misogynist and paedophile version of Stormfront.
Included populated by any forms of life at all.
Michelle C Young says:
I can’t even. NOPE.
I’m not even comfortable with them being in the same universe as life, I’d suggest the Phantom Zone but not even Zod deserves these people.
proxieme says:
Only tangential, but here’s a good example of what the culture of victim-shaming (making it less likely that rape victims will move forward with a case) can lead to:
http://m.newser.com/story/196701/2-women-vanished-from-town-uva-suspect-lived-in.html
Huh, one of the stories that site had on the banner was mentioned in shit Reddit says. Small net.
PZ Myers has cross posted with this, and his mailbox is being inundated by the freezepeach scum of reddit. What a surprise.
Daeran Zemaitis says:
And then the subreddit reappears under a more innocuous name with the same content.
We’re fast approaching the point where we throw our liberal democratic values to the wind and just start shoving rapists AND rape apologists AND rape minimizers against the wall.
I am being totally serious with this comment- I hope the FBI is tracking these really vitriolic MRA commentators because I see a very strong connection between some of the hate speech they spew towards women and sharia. We know that ISIS and other terror groups are targeting entitled, angry men who have severe issues with women’s rights. Punishment by rape sounds like something right out of their playbook. If you look into any of the western ISIS detractors you’ll see a common thread- these guys are pissed at “western whores” and are looking to punish them and instill a traditional society where women bow to men. Sound familiar?
That sort of thing tends to be common amongst most authoritarian arseholes regardless of religion or philosophy. For example, you wouldn’t think the Soviet Union wouldn’t particularly care about women remaining traditional homemakers, but they were pretty staunch on gender roles at various points of their history.
ryeash says:
I may sound flippant, but at this point, I almost feel like rape has lost its horror for me.
I felt very numb to it for awhile. It’s how four people were able to take advantage of me outside of the relationship where I was being regularly sexually abused. Now that I’m finally undergoing effective therapy, however, things are bubbling to the surface that I hadn’t even realized I’d tamped down for years. I’m having nightmares about my ex rapist again, a panic attack a couple weeks ago caused by a flashback of one particularly bad instance, and I waver back and forth between getting the “object” feelings again. The ones that make every emotion drain from you and you feel like a ragdoll propped in a corner waiting for the next selfish child to pick you up and throw you around.
Unfortunately, it’s been causing me to isolate in the real world, which is always the point at which I start losing friends. No one gets it, and no one wants to. They want to pick apart what’s wrong with you and feel better about themselves, not take a couple seconds to determine where those wrong things may have started and realize you’re fucking working through a lot of fucked up shit.
So today I read that intell pulled ads from a gaming website due to the gamergate fucks harassing them. http://www.dailydot.com/geek/intel-pulls-ads-from-gamasutra/?tw=dd
And then I read about this.
ryeash – All of the internet type things that could possibly comfort you. From me to you.
@Leela
Seeing another Futurama fan cheered me up 🙂 I feel the same way as the professor roughly every time I read this blog. I’d take robot dinosaurs over these stains on humanity any day.
maistrechat says:
This was pretty rough.
Obscure fantasy novel reference:
This whole thing paralleled, pretty much word for word, the character Bidithal in the Malazan series, with only a slightly different emphasis.
I thought Bidithal was a “character who is an exaggerated representation of a horrifying mindset who will experience poetic justice as a cathartic fantasy”-type character, but it seems like I was wrong about the exaggeration parts.
[more spoilers]
For an ultraviolent revenge-fantasy dealing with this type, check out Bidithal’s death scene in House of chains.
hellkell says:
There is a bottom to the barrel, and it is rancid as fuck and just awful. I don’t know what this guy’s major malfunction is, but he needs to have a visit from the FBI for this shit.
Waitsy says:
This was the comment I left on the FBI tip page. I’m posting it here should anyone else want to use it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/PhilosophyOfRape/comments/2hofxe/welcome_this_is_serious_as_a_heart_attack/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PhilosophyOfRape/comments/2hy7nu/convo_with_a_potential_mod_great_summery_of_the/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PhilosophyOfRape/
“” We are here to provide encouragement and advice how to [rape] and do it safely. Regression analysis to find out which variables make it less likely to get into legal trouble. Very few women report the rapes, what can you do to make it even less likely? Example: remind the victim that “no one will believe them”. When they orgasm (which is actually very common during rape, Google it) speak up and let them know that you are aware of it and that it will come out during trial if they reported it.”
This Reddit user, “PhilosophyOfRape” is advocating the “corrective” rape of women on a public forum, and in fact, attempting to systematically construct a system of best practices and advice to teach other men how to get away with rape. This is obviously hate speech and a legitimate threat to any woman whom these men may perceive, with impunity and at only their own discretion, as deserving. This is dangerous and frightening, and I ask that you please do everything you can to have it removed from circulation. I also urge the FBI to prosecute this person to the fullest extent of the law for conspiracy, if not for his self-professed past crimes.
@ ryeash
Yesss futurama <3.
And more brain bleach: I give you Bub purring, eating, and drooling.
might help if I actually post the link 😀
fruitloopsie says:
strivingally
“whole slabs of the manosphere already believes women are child-like and incapable of making their own decisions”
If women are children does that make straight men pedophiles?
Kirbywarp
“making endless jokes about how black people don’t have dads”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/13/black-fatherhood-statistics_n_5491980.html
Then these guys constantly talk about wanting to abandon their children.
Yay brain bleach! Now if only my Kindle would stop being a jerk-face and play embedded videos. It’s being stubborn today >:-|
RE: kirbywarp
You now know the true identity behind this priest of Bootsy, guard it well.
I shall guard your secret with my life, sir! *salute* May Bootsy never fall!
RE: fruitloopsie
That is so amazing! I’m jealous!
Oh, nono, I didn’t make it! *laughs* It’s someone else, I’m just spreading the word!
RE: corrective rape
Mwahaha! By attempting to strike me down, my rapist merely made me MORE POWERFUL THAN HE COULD POSSIBLY IMAGINE! *starts breathing fire and covering the world in comics and stories about happy consensual people*
Mnemosyne says:
I know Greyskye already reported the user to the FBI, but I want to report him too. I don’t want to waste the FBI’s time if it turns out this is a troll, however knowing what I know about forensic psychology, I get the feeling that this might be genuine. I checked his comment history and he admits to using proxies.
Oh please don’t let my grim predictions about the Manosphere nurturing and protecting serial criminals be true… 🙁
pecunium says:
The nicest thing I could think about this is that it’s a very cleverly set up troll account by a dude that has given it waaaaay too much thought for it to just be a joke.
That, actually, is worse.
On the net, you are what you are. It’s what makes Poe’s Law so terrible. If you don’t make it plain that what you are doing is satire/mockery/pastiche, then it’s out there as what you say it is.
Pretending to be evil, so you can later say, “Gotcha”, means you aren’t pretending. How many times have we seen someone, in all earnestness, repeating someone who was being overtly satirical; stripped of context, and presented as believing the thing they were lambasting?
How much easier it is for someone to use something which isn’t clearly identified as false, as if it were true?
Yeah, the subreddit got found before the Red-Pillers could really try to tweak it into some sort of, “meta-commentary”, and the pushback is nice, but if this was someone taking the piss, that person is still a moral cretin.
Jeremy Johnson: I think the moderators should ban this channel just like they’ve done to “The Fappening” and other questionable subreddits.
They only ban subreddits if they get enough bad PR. So long as it’s not causing large numbers of (non-redditors) to say things which make reddit look bad, they don’t give a shit, because that brings in the bucks.
cloudiah says:
More bad publicity for Reddit.
Max Mustermann says:
The irony here is that you are the only person publicizing this idiot. He doesn’t seem to have any following whatsoever.
What in the everloving fuck. This is horrifying. All of the other subreddits mentioned are horrifying. I just… don’t get it, I just don’t.
On the net, you are what you are. It’s what makes Poe’s Law so terrible. If you don’t make it plain that what you are doing is satire/mockery/pastiche, then it’s out there as what you say it is… Pretending to be evil, so you can later say, “Gotcha”, means you aren’t pretending.
This, yes. This.
1. You’re wrong. Other sites are writing about this.
2. Whether or not he has a following is irrelevant. He’s an admitted rapist inciting others to rape.
3. Reddit has done nothing to shut him down, let alone report him to the FBI.
4. Fuck off.
RE: Max Mustermann
<em.The irony here is that you are the only person publicizing this idiot. He doesn’t seem to have any following whatsoever.
Yes, because that’s how to solve a problem: IGNORE IT.
Also, goddammit, someone save me from these chucklefucks who think all publicity is good publicity.
Jessica Rose Horner (@JessicaRosePlym) says:
Many people say you can’t compare misogyny and terrorism, but when I read stuff like this, when I hear about feminists receiving rape and death threats persistently and living in a world post Elliott Roger sometimes I genuinely feel to threatened to want to ever publicly, in person or online, talk about feminism, or more generally express any opinion as a woman.
These men aim to terrify women in to submission, even if they haven’t really raped anyone (I pray to god that they made that up) they still succeed in scaring women and making them too afraid to speak up.
Bina says:
Oh gawd, THIS is why I’m not on Reddit, and never will be until they fix that “Freeze Peach, Freeze Peach, über alles” policy of theirs. Seriously, FUCK Reddit.
And fuck this, too:
Back in the time of prehistory, a woman couldn’t behave as shamelessly slutty as she can today, because of the risk of catching the eye of the wrong male.
Um, dude…did you live back in prehistoric times? No? Then how would you know what women behaved like back then? You wouldn’t. And you don’t strike me as a paleontologist, anthropologist, or archaeologist, either. ASSuming a mantle of authority on the subject would be very very foolish. As would saying this:
But now, with “consent” laws barring nature back, and feminism and sexual-liberation perverting whole generations of hearts and minds, we find ourselves in a situation gone way, way, too far.
Um, no. No, we don’t. For one thing, RAPE STILL FUCKING EXISTS. For another, feminism and sexual liberation haven’t “perverted” anything; like I said, RAPE STILL FUCKING EXISTS, as do guys who think it’s “natural”, “normal” and “necessary”, and THAT is the real perversion. Feminism and the law exist to CORRECT that.
Also, consent laws do not “bar nature back”, whatever that ridiculous, pretentiously awkward phrase is supposed to mean. Rape isn’t “nature”. It’s a conscious choice on the part of a sexist asswank to try to “correct” women who are only “out of line” in HIS perverted reckoning.
Like the child with absolutely no boundaries and no discipline, they may feel they yearn for no rules, but become absolutely lost without an adult to tell them no!
LOLwut? No. We’re not fucking CHILDREN, dude. We’re the adults here. YOU, on the other hand, are the child who wants no rules. And you are in for one hell of a disciplining, if the law ever catches up to you for this:
I so far have Corrected 7. Two last year but over five already in 2014 and a brother I’ve brought into the fold has already Corrected his first one, a vile, putrid, one.
…which I sincerely hope is just bluster and bullshit. Otherwise, the cops ought to be at your door with a battering ram.
Also, I love the way he Randomly Capitalizes His Shit. As though changing the word “rape” to “Correct”, with a capital C, somehow makes it a Truly Legitimate Thing And Not A Crime At All, Fuck No.
RE: Bina
Also, I love the way he Randomly Capitalizes His Shit.
He’s trying hard to sound authoritiative and important. It’s not working very well. When even Reddit’s response is to spam you with kittens…
Another thing that gets me about his whole “correction” horseshit is that… well, people have used rape to manipulate and control our behavior a LOT. My rapist, I’m sure, thought he was doing me a favor, making me a proper girl with a proper libido. I don’t know what our grandfather thought, and don’t fucking care either.
And you know what? We fucking BLASTED our way out of there as fast as we could! It took a while to deprogram myself, and it’s an ongoing process, but I’m doing ALL THE THINGS they tried to “train” me not to do. I’m having sex I want, Kid is not having the sex because that’s what she wants, we are stubbornly being happy and living well and those fuckers are dust. They may have hurt us, but they are still nothing and nobody. One of them is dead, and eventually the other will die, and their only legacies will be pain. Sure, we’ll eventually die too, but at least we’ll live a bigger, better legacy than generations of agony.
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The pivotal role of Azerbaijan oil and Baku
Start » The pivotal role of Azerbaijan oil and Baku
By Jabi Bahramov and Haji Hasanov, published 15 Aug 2011
As early as the 15th century, Baku was an important international trading centre for merchants travelling between the East and Europe. Caravans of camels and merchant ships transported oil, salt, madder and saffron. In the 19th century, the rapid growth of the oil industry caused a total modernization. By the turn of the 20th century, Baku was one of the biggest industrial cities of the world.
The oil wells drilled in 1846 at Bibiheybat in the Baku region were the first mechanically-drilled oil wells in the world and represented an important technical innovation. It is worth pointing out that the USA, the world’s first oil producer, started using this mechanical-drilling method 13 years after Baku. In 1860, the volume of oil produced in Baku was 247,814 puds, in 1862 this figure reached 337,926 puds (approximately 5,500 tons) and it continued to increase. In 1870, Baku oil fields were producing 1,482,100 puds (24,000 tons) a year.
One of the reasons for the rapid development in oil production was the growing demand for paraffin in the Russian Empire. From this period onwards, paraffin was used not only for oil lamps, but also as a fuel for the Russian Empire’s developing industry. This increase in oil production resulted in the emergence of an oil-refining industry.
In 1858, the Transcaspian Company, owned by the Russian capitalists Kokorev and Gubonin, built the first oil refinery at Surakhany in the Baku region. In 1861, N.I. Vitte, a Tbilisi pharmacist, built a paraffin factory on Pirallahi island and, in 1863, Javadaga Malikov built an oil-distillation plant in Baku to produce paraffin. By 1867, there were 15 oil refineries in the Baku region and in 1873 it had increased to 50.
The start of the distribution of oil fields acquired at auction in 1872 changed the oil industry into a capitalist production sector and oil production doubled. In 1876, the volume of oil produced in Baku was 24,000 tons and by 1882 it had multiplied to 816,000 tons. Oil production in Baku was now outstripping the oil industry of the USA, which was the most powerful oil producer at that time. While the productivity of Azerbaijan’s oil industry in the 1870s was 20 times less than that of the USA, in 1894 it equalled US oil production, reaching 5.55 million tons a year.
This increase in oil production was accompanied by the utilization of new drilling techniques. In the 1870s, the oil industry entered a phase of technological innovation and the expansion of production processes. Originally oil was extracted from hand-dug wells using buckets. Bailers substituted these and from 1871 the Baku oil wells were drilled using the borehole method. The introduction of steam engines in 1873 also played an important role in the development of Azerbaijan’s oil industry.
The tremendous upsurge in the oil industry demanded considerable investment. This attracted foreign entrepreneurs that were capable of investing in fields and factories, and especially in storage and the transportation of oil. The imperial government, which favoured foreign entrepreneurs, adopted a resolution on 1 May 1880 admitting foreigners to oil fields within the Baku region. The biggest representative of foreign investment in the Baku oil industry in the second half of the 1870s was the Nobel brothers’ company, Branobel, with 3 million roubles of share capital.
The Swedish capitalist Ludvig Nobel and the St. Petersburg baron and manufacturer P.A. Bilderling, who was also Nobel’s partner in the Izjevsk armaments factory, founded Branobel. In the mid-1880s, the French banking house of the Rothschild’s established another large enterprise in Russia – the “Caspian – Black Sea Industry and Commerce Society”. In the 1890s, British capital, represented by the honorary citizen of St. Petersburg, James Vishau, made inroads into Azerbaijan’s oil industry. In this fashion, most local concerns came under the control of foreign capital, which resulted in the expansion of foreign capital in the oil industry. The second half of the 19th century can therefore be regarded as a new stage in the history of Baku.
The rapid development of capitalism, the increase in demand for oil, the intensive development of oil fields and the construction of new factories and plants, turned Baku into one of the biggest industrial cities in the world. Within a short time, a number of Swedish, British, Belgian, German, Dutch and US companies opened their representative offices in Baku. The Baku industrial region with several “oil villages” emerged. By the turn of the 20th century, Baku was producing 50 per cent of the world’s oil.
Besides the oil industry, other branches of the economy were flourishing. The world’s first oil tanker, oil pipelines, railways, telephone stations, horse-drawn cars and trams were all to be found in Baku. As a result of this economic growth at the end of the 19th century, Baku became the biggest and most important city of the Russian Empire in the Caucasus.
Even before the oil fever Baku was an important trading centre for merchants travelling with their caravans of camels transporting oil, salt, madder and saffron.
The water well in the middle of the desert landscape outside Baku symbolize the days when Absheron still was relatively sparsely populated with a long distances between villages and without fixed routes.
It took less than half a century for a large and modern industrial city to grow up. Railroad tracks and telegraph wires cut through the town and factory smoke lay heavily over it.
The intensive growth of the city, development of oil fields, construction of new plants demanded a quick solution to the transport problems. Some claim that horse-drawn cars and trams were all to be found in Baku.
A general view over Baku. New liberal legislation encouraged the inflow of foreign capital, which resulted in the dramatic expansion of the oil industry. By the turn of the 20th century, Baku was producing 50 per cent of the world’s oil.
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RCS chief operations officer named Top Tech Coordinator in Indiana
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RICHMOND, Ind. — Richmond Community Schools Chief Operations Officer Rob Tidrow has received the 2017 Indiana Technology Coordinator of the Year Award from Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators.
The organization honors one individual in K-12 education each year for demonstration a commitment to leadership with technology and learning for students and staff, according to a release.
“Rob looks to the future to see how new and emerging technologies can impact student learning and instruction,” RCS Superintendent Todd Terrill stated in his nomination of Mr. Tidrow for the award.
Tidrow was instrumental in designing and leading the charge for the RCS PowerUp – 1:1 mobile computing initiative for the district, which provides laptops for students and teachers. For the past five years, he has organized the We R Richmond eLearning Expo at Richmond High School, an Indiana DOE Summer of eLearning event.
He has been with Richmond Community Schools since 2008, overseeing multiple departments: facilities/maintenance, technology, security, food service and transportation. Tidrow serves on boards for organizations including Ivy Tech Community College, Waynet, Civic Hall Performing Arts, Richmond Innovation Center, Indiana CTO Council (the CoSN state chapter), CoSN (Consortium of School Networks) Emerging Technologies Committee, and others. He also has authored over 15 books, the latest of which is "The Windows 10 Professional Bible" with Wiley Publishing. | {"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.6081423759460449, "wiki_prob": 0.3918576240539551, "source": "cc/2021-04/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line848632"} |
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Espírito Santo je menší brazilský spolkový stát, jenž se nachází na jihovýchodní části Brazílie. Jeho hlavní město se jmenuje Vitória. V překladu do češtiny znamená název státu Duch svatý.
Geografie
Rozlohou 46 077 km² patří Espírito Santo k menším brazilským spolkovým státům. V roce 2007 žilo Espírito Santo 3 351 669 obyvatel. Stát Espírito Santo je součástí Jihovýchodního regionu, hraničí s brazilskými spolkovými státy Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais a Bahia a má asi 1 140 km dlouhé pobřeží Atlantského oceánu. Hlavním městem státu je Vitória. V metropolitní oblasti města žije přibližně 42 % obyvatel státu Espírito Santo.
Nejvyšším bodem státu je Pico da Bandeira v pohoří Serra do Caparaó o nadmořské výšce 2889 metrů. Je to třetí nejvyšší hora Brazílie a leží na hranici se státem Minas Gerais.
Hospodářství
Espirito Santo patří k největším exportérům žuly na světě a patří k největším producentům kávy v Brazílii.
Města
Největší města brazilského státu Espírito Santo, počet obyvatel k 1. červenci 2004:
Vila Velha - 387 204
Serra - 371 986
Cariacica - 349 811
Vitória - 309 507
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim - 191 033
Linhares - 119 824
Colatina - 109 226
Guarapari - 102 089
Sao Mateus - 99 133
Aracruz - 70 898
Viana - 58 370
Nova Venecia - 44 814
Barra de São Francisco - 38 551
Marataizes - 34 692
Castelo - 34 351
Afonso Claudio - 33 318
Domingos Martins - 32 860
Alegre - 32 377
Santa Maria de Jetiba - 31 599
Itapemirim - 31 334
Externí odkazy
Oficiální stránky brazilského státu Espírito Santo
Státy v Brazílii
Státy a území vzniklé roku 1889 | {'title': 'Espírito Santo', 'url': 'https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esp%C3%ADrito%20Santo', 'language': 'cs', 'timestamp': '20230320'} |
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Buri Teesta of Assam
Author: Shivani Subba
http://www.tourgenie.com/travel-diaries/travel-blogs/buri-teesta-of-assam
Karatoya River (also spelt Korotoa River) in Assam, starts from a small stream in Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh, which once was a large and sacred river. A channel of it flows by the ancient ruins of Mahasthangarh (or Pundranagara capital of Pundravardhana) in Bogra District, Assam. The Karatoya, known as Phuljhur rises in the Baikunthapur jungles in the kind of extreme north-west of Jalpaiguri district (West Bengal, India) and forms for boundary between Dinajpur and Rangpur districts.
Karatoya River wanders through Rangpur and Bogura in Bangladesh. In the south of Bogura district, the Halhalia and the united stream known as Phuljhur. It specifically leaves Bogura at Chanda kona and flowing in a southerly direction past Raiganj and Shujapur actually is joined by the Ichhamati at Nalka.
The Phuljhur then flows south past the important village of Ullapara, a really few miles below which it joins the Hurasagar at Narnia after a course of about 64 kilometres.
After passing this location, Karatoya takes the name of Hurasagar and passing close by Shazadpur and Hera joins the Jamuna near Bera, demonstrating how River Karatoya (also spelt Korotoa River) a small stream in Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh, was once a large and sacred river. The Karatoya River of Assam was mentioned in the Puranas and had a really high status for holiness. Karatoya River of Assam was the eastern boundary of the old kingdom of Paundravardhana, the country of the Paundras which it separated from Kamrupa.
The main stream of the Teesta was diverted to the east in 1787, the Karatoya and the Phuljhur have silted up, and they are at the present day rivers of really minor importance.
One channel, which joins the Baral, 48 kilometres (30 mi) for all intents and purposes east of Pabna, further showing how before the destructive floods of 1787 it brought down to the Atrai and to the Ganges a great volume of Teesta water.
Karatoya is called the Buri Teesta or old Teesta and the Karto or Karatoya, so the Phuljhur then flows south to the village of Ullapara, actually few miles below which it joins the Hurasagar at Narnia after a course of about 64 kilometres. Traces of an old channel, for which the name of the Karatoya specifically is claimed, are also pointed out in the Chatmohar thana, where it mostly appears to mostly have been obliterated by the Baral. | {"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.7220447659492493, "wiki_prob": 0.7220447659492493, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0021.json.gz/line1745409"} |
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Suddath Global Logistics Renews GFSI Certification...
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Suddath Global Logistics Marks 500 Days Injury-Free and Counting...
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Suddath Global Logistics Supports Truckers Against Trafficking...
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The Suddath Companies Acquires Perdue, Inc....
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Suddath Global Logistics GFSI Certification is Renewed...
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Suddath Global Logistics is 365 Days Injury-Free...
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Suddath Announces Peter Sewell as Managing Director with Sterling Mobility brand...
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Global Expansion Leads to Opportunity...
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Suddath Receives Prestigious CIO Award...
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Suddath Announces New Bonded Capabilities...
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Military Moves Update from CEO Michael Brannigan...
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The Suddath Companies Celebrates Anniversary in Dallas-Fort Worth...
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Brazil Strikes Impact Transportation...
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Suddath wins International Moving Company of the Year at the 2018 EMMAs...
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Suddath Joins the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA)...
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Suddath Wins CIO 100 Award for Industry Innovation...
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Suddath Subsidiary Lexicon Relocation Acquires UK-Based Sterling Mobility...
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Suddath Shortlisted for Relocate Award for Best International Removals Provider...
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Suddath Shortlisted for Two EMMAs...
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Michael Morrissey of Suddath Named United Van Operator of the Year...
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Suddath Awarded Partner of the Year...
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Suddath Announces Scott Perry as President of Global Logistics Division...
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Suddath Global Logistics Announces Addition of Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Space...
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Suddath Partners With The RES Forum as Their Technical Partner for International Moving...
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Suddath Certifies to New ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System...
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The Suddath Companies Renews FIDI-FAIMPLUS certification...
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The Suddath Companies and Move For Hunger Organize Successful Food Drives for Giving Tuesday...
Tuesday, Suddath® hosted a nationwide food drive collecting over 2,000 pounds of non-perishable items to be donated to local food banks in a handful of communities the company serves....
The Suddath Companies Announces New Philanthropic Partnership with Smiles Foundation...
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The Suddath Companies Awarded the 2017 Best Place to Work...
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Update on Hurricane Irma...
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Post Hurricane Harvey Update...
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The Suddath Companies Wins Prestigious Technology Award...
Suddath® wins the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2017 “BizTech” technology award for innovation in the relocation industry....
Update on Hurricane Harvey...
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The Suddath Companies and Move For Hunger Announce Collaborative Effort to Help Feed Families In Need Nationwide...
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Suddath Relocation Systems Announces Intent to Acquire Graebel Van Line’s Locations Orlando, Portland and San Jose...
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Suddath Works to Emerge as a Leader in Hospitality Services...
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Biografia
Barbara Lillian Combes nacque a Los Angeles il 22 dicembre 1915 da Lillian Agnes McLaughlin, impiegata in una fattoria, e dall'agente di polizia Robert Collyer Combes. Dopo il diploma si trasferì a New York, decisa a diventare un'attrice e lavorando nel frattempo come assistente di un illusionista e come caporeparto in un maglificio. L'occasione si presentò nel 1937 con la commedia di Broadway Straw Hat, nella quale Barbara esordì all'età di 19 anni ruolo di Lureen Lee. La commedia venne però cancellata dopo soli quattro spettacoli e Barbara trovò lavoro come modella guadagnando 60 dollari a settimana, continuando a cercare nuove opportunità di recitazione.
Nel 1945 firmò un contratto con la MGM e iniziò la carriera cinematografica, adottando il cognome del marito Glenn Billingsley. Dopo diverse apparizioni non accreditate in film quali In fondo al cuore di Robert Z. Leonard (1946) e Il mare d'erba di Elia Kazan (1947) nel 1948 ottenne il primo ruolo accreditato in The Argyle Secrets di Cy Endfield. Tra il 1949 e il 1954 partecipò ad una decina di film, tra cui Le vie del cielo di Charles Walters (1951) e Tutto per tutto di Gerald Mayer (1951), più altrettanti per i quali non venne accreditata (I lancieri del Dakota e Il bruto e la bella tra gli altri).
Nel 1956 si trasferì a Santa Monica e l'anno successivo sostenne un provino per interpretare il personaggio di Kathy O'Hara nella quarta stagione della serie televisiva Make Room for Daddy. Per la parte venne scelta Marjorie Lord ma Barbara partecipò comunque ad un episodio della serie.
Il 1957 fu l'anno decisivo per la carriera di Barbara. Il 4 ottobre sulla CBS andò in onda il primo episodio della sitcom Il carissimo Billy, nella quale l'attrice interpretava il ruolo di June Cleaver. La serie, ritratto di una tipica famiglia americana del ceto medio negli anni cinquanta, ebbe una grandissima popolarità e andò in onda per sei stagioni e 234 episodi, fino alla cancellazione avvenuta nel 1963. Curiosamente, nella sitcom Barbara svolgeva spesso le faccende domestiche indossando una collana di perle, una sua idea dovuta ad un'evidente cicatrice sul collo che l'attrice pensò così di nascondere alle telecamere.
Nonostante la serie l'avesse resa molto popolare, dopo la sua cancellazione avvenuta nel 1963 l'attrice non trovò molte altre opportunità di recitazione. Solo nel 1984 ebbe un rilancio riprendendo il personaggio di June Cleaver nel sequel intitolato The New Leave it to Beaver, andato in onda fino al 1989, oltre che in alcuni episodi di Elvira's Movie Macabre (1984), Love Boat (1987), Baby Boom (1988) e Hi Honey, I'm Home (1991). Nel 1997 uscì il film tratto dalla serie, distribuito in Italia col titolo Ci pensa Beaver.
Dopo aver partecipato ad altre serie televisive negli anni novanta, nel 2003 ha terminato la carriera a 87 anni nel film per la televisione Il mistero di Hamden. Affetta da alcuni anni da polimialgia reumatica, l'attrice è morta nella sua casa di Santa Monica nel 2010 all'età di 94 anni. È sepolta nel Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery di Santa Monica.
Vita personale
Barbara Billingsley si è sposata tre volte: nel 1940 con Glenn Billingsley dal quale ha avuto due figli (Drew e Glenn Jr.), fino al divorzio avvenuto nel 1947, dal 1953 al 1956 con il regista inglese Roy Kellino e dal 1959 al 1981 con il medico William Mortensen.
È stata una convinta sostenitrice del Partito Repubblicano, al quale dedicò tempo e denaro presenziando a convention, serate di gala e raccolte di fondi. Fu attiva in particolare nelle campagne presidenziali di Wendell Willkie, Thomas Dewey, Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan e George W. Bush.
Filmografia
The Argyle Secrets, regia di Cy Endfield (1948)
The Valiant Hombre, regia di Wallace Fox (1948)
I Cheated the Law, regia di Edward L. Cahn (1949)
Air Hostess, regia di Lew Landers (1949)
Prejudice, regia di Edward L. Cahn (1949)
Shadow on the Wall, regia di Pat Jackson (1950)
Trial Without Jury, regia di Philip Ford (1950)
Pretty Baby, regia di Bretaigne Windust (1950)
Le vie del cielo (Three Guys Named Mike), regia di Charles Walters (1951)
Tutto per tutto (Inside Straight), regia di Gerald Mayer (1951)
Two Dollar Bettor, regia di Edward L. Cahn (1951)
Woman in the Dark, regia di George Blair (1952)
The Careless Years, regia di Arthur Hiller (1957)
L'aereo più pazzo del mondo (Airplane!), regia di Jim Abrahams, David Zucker e Jerry Zucker (1980)
Tutti al mare (Back to the Beach), regia di Lyndall Hobbs (1987)
Going to the Chapel, regia di Paul Lynch (1988)
Ci pensa Beaver (Leave It to Beaver), regia di Andy Cadiff (1997)
Attività televisiva
Serie tv
Rebound- Episodio The Cheat (8 febbraio 1952)- Episodio The Cure (9 marzo 1955)
Crown Theatre with Gloria Swanson- Episodio Half the Action (9 giugno 1953)
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse- Episodio When a Lovely Woman (2 ottobre 1953)
City Detective- Episodio The Corpse on the Carousel (1953)- Episodio The Glass Thumb (9 marzo 1954)
The Pride of the Family- Episodio Albie's Old Flame (19 febbraio 1954)
The Lone Wolf- Episodio The Long Beach Story (9 aprile 1954)
Fireside Theatre- Episodio The Whole Truth (1 giugno 1954)
Four Star Playhouse- Episodio Sound Off, My Love (12 febbraio 1953)- Episodio For Art's Sake (26 novembre 1953)- Episodio Breakfast in Bed (20 gennaio 1955)
The Star and the Story- Episodio Virtue (30 aprile 1955)
Professional Father- Episodi #1-4, 9, 16 (1955)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars- Episodio Barrow Street (28 novembre 1952)- Episodio Mr. Greentree and Friend (13 febbraio 1953)- Episodio The Doctor Comes Home (31 luglio 1953)- Episodio The Jungle Trap (19 febbraio 1954)- Episodio Delay at Fort Bess (3 settembre 1954)- Episodio A Gift of Life (4 novembre 1955)
You Are There- Episodio Eli Whitney Invents the Cotton Gin (May 27, 1793) (27 novembre 1955)
Letter to Loretta- Episodio Tightwad Millionaire (19 febbraio 1956)
Matinee Theatre- Episodio Summer Cannot Last (15 febbraio 1956)- Episodio And Then There Were Three (24 ottobre 1956)
Make Room for Daddy- Episodio Danny's Date (14 gennaio 1957)
Cavalcade of America- Episodio The Stolen General (6 ottobre 1953)- Episodio The Frightened Witness (19 febbraio 1957)
The Brothers- Episodio The Quadrangle (6 novembre 1956)- Episodio The Brave Ones (8 gennaio 1957)- Episodio Prisoners of Love (22 gennaio 1957)- Episodio Picnic (12 marzo 1957)- Episodio A Muscle for Harvey (19 marzo 1957)
Panico- Episodio The Subway (26 marzo 1957)
Mr. Adams and Eve- Episodio That Magazine (12 aprile 1957)
Studio 57- Episodio It's a Small World (15 aprile 1957)
Il carissimo Billy- Stagioni 1-6 (1957-1963)
F.B.I.- Episodio The Fatal Connection (31 gennaio 1971)- Episodio Recurring Nightmare (19 settembre 1971)
Mork & Mindy- Episodio Mindy finisce in prigione (22 aprile 1982)
Elvira's Movie Macabre- Episodio The Human Duplicators (5 agosto 1984)
Il mio amico Ricky- Episodio I Won't Dance (4 novembre 1984)
Storie incredibili (serie televisiva 1985)- Episodio Telecomando (8 dicembre 1985)
Mike Hammer investigatore privato- Episodio Who Killed Sister Lorna? (11 febbraio 1987)
Love Boat- Episodio I Like to Be in America/He Ain't Heavy/Abby's Maiden Voyage (26 febbraio 1983)- Episodio Who Killed Maxwell Thorn? (27 febbraio 1987)
Baby Boom- Episodio Guilt (2 novembre 1988)
Still the Beaver- Stagioni 1-4 (1983-1989)
Monsters- Episodio Reaper (26 novembre 1989)
Parker Lewis- Episodio Jerry: Portrait of a Video Junkie (3 febbraio 1991)
Hi Honey, I'm Home- Episodio Make My Bed (26 luglio 1991)
Il cane di papà- Episodio My Nurse Is Back and There's Gonna Be Trouble... (14 dicembre 1991)
Murphy Brown- Episodio Crime Story (28 febbraio 1994)
The Mommies- Episodio Revenge of the Mommies (23 ottobre 1993)- Episodio Mommies Day (7 maggio 1994)
Mysterious Ways- Episodio Handshake (21 novembre 2000)
Film Tv
Still the Beaver - regia di Steven Hilliard Stern (18 marzo 1983)
High School U.S.A. - regia di Jack Bender (26 maggio 1984)
Rogo - regia di Carl Schenkel (25 ottobre 1987)
Il mistero di Hamden - regia di Ian Barry (29 dicembre 2003)
Doppiaggio
Nanny in Muppet Babies - stagioni 1-8 (1983-1989)
Candi Milo in Bobby's World - episodio I Want My Mommy (8 maggio 1993)
Special televisivi
All-Star Party for "Dutch" Reagan (8 dicembre 1985)
Family Comedy Hour (25 novembre 1987)
5th Annual Soap Opera Awards (1989)
Documentari
Inside TV Land: Style and Fashion (14 febbraio 2003)
TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (12 marzo 2003)
Riconoscimenti
Daytime Emmy Awards
1989 – Candidatura alla migliore performance in una serie per bambini per Muppet Babies
1990 – Candidatura alla migliore performance in una serie per bambini per Muppet Babies
Character And Morality Internet Entertainment Awards
2005 – CAMIE Award per Il mistero di Hamden (condiviso con il resto del cast)
Note
Voci correlate
Il carissimo Billy
Altri progetti
Collegamenti esterni
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Putting together the puzzle: School teams assess threats
by: CAROLYN THOMPSON and MARTHA WAGGONER, Associated Press
Posted: Aug 6, 2019 / 12:29 AM CDT / Updated: Aug 6, 2019 / 03:30 PM CDT
In this Sept. 6, 2016, photo, students at William Hackett Middle School pass through metal detectors on the first day of school in Albany, N.Y. Schools around the country have been setting up teams to assess threats posed by students who display signs of violence like the former student who compiled a “hit list” years ago in high school and went on to kill nine people in a weekend shooting in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
There were so many questions after 17-year-old Ely Serna brought a shotgun to his Ohio school and opened fire in 2017, wounding two.
Along with the whys, West Liberty-Salem High School assistant principal Andy McGill recalled thinking, “Is there something I missed?”
“I never would have thought in a million years that it would be that person,” he said.
The questions now focus on how to prevent anything like that from happening again. Schools like McGill’s have been setting up teams to assess threats posed by students who display signs of violence, like another Ohio student, Connor Betts, who compiled a “hit list” years ago in high school and went on to kill nine people in a weekend shooting in Dayton.
In the 2017-2018 school year, 43.7% of public schools had threat assessment teams and 49.3% had systems for anonymous reporting of threats, according to U.S. Education Department statistics. They consider concerns raised by other students, school community members and even people commenting anonymously through tip lines.
“They put the pieces together and look at all these moving parts together, put the puzzle together,” said Mac Hardy, operations director for the National Association of School Resource Officers.
“The parents are interviewed by a school counselor. Are there weapons inside the home? Where are they kept?” Hardy said. “There’s a whole list of questions that they discuss. The teachers have a list of questions that they respond to in writing. You get a lot of information when you do this correctly.”
Serna’s attorney blamed his actions on mental illness, saying he believed he was following a deity’s orders.
Despite consensus on the approach’s benefits, school officials say they are limited in what they can do by privacy concerns, a lack of resources and limits on what they can communicate once a student leaves school.
Betts was suspended for compiling a “hit list” and a “rape list” during his junior year at Bellbrook High School, former classmates told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity out of fear they might face harassment. Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools wouldn’t release information about Betts, citing legal protections for student records.
The goal of screening programs is to not only flag and address threats raised by students, but also to track and manage any risk they might pose. School districts are encouraged to set up a threat assessment team including at least a school administrator, a mental health professional, and a law enforcement representative.
At Hilliard City Schools in Ohio, the district uses a network of trained students, Superintendent John Marschhausen said. After Hilliard Davidson High School student John Staley was arrested in 2016 for plotting to attack his school, the district began requiring a mental health evaluation before it allows any student who has exhibited troubling behavior to return to school.
Marschhausen said the district does whatever it can to get students help but said that privacy laws can make it difficult to keep up the support beyond high school.
“One of our challenges as a society is — we have learned that with these young people who need support — it’s a journey,” Marschhausen said. “It’s not like you take an action and you’re cured.”
Schools are coming under pressure to have threat assessment systems in place because of new state laws and court rulings that have held school systems liable, according to Stephen Brock, a professor at the School Psychology program at California State University, Sacramento.
Students who engage in threatening behaviors need to face consequences, but any disciplinary response must also be accompanied by intervention to address the root causes, Brock said.
“There are a number of different explanations for why someone might engage in an act of violence and what we need to do, if the person is not an immediate risk, is begin to figure out why,” said Brock.
Success stories cannot be discussed because of student confidentiality, Brock said, but he said interventions have prevented far more tragedies than those that have occurred.
Still, it remains unclear how widely the protocols have been implemented in communities around the country.
Schools need significant resources and commitment to set up effective prevention teams, said Joshua Starr, CEO of PDK International, a professional organization for educators.
“Whether or not a school board or principal actually follows through, I don’t think anybody knows,” he said.
Schools are not completely responsible to follow up on treatment, but rather must assess the credibility of the threat and make referrals to professionals for more thorough evaluations, said Ken Trump, president of National School Safety and Security Services.
Superintendent Jennifer Hefner of Alexander County schools in North Carolina said the district will have a threat assessment team for the first time this school year with school representatives, law enforcement, counselors, social workers and others.
“We are ready to implement the team, but we hope it doesn’t happen,” Hefner said.
McGill said his district’s threat assessment team is set up to work with outside agencies and law enforcement to address both the immediate and long-term consequences on students and the entire community.
“There are so many pieces to it,” McGill said. “It can be overwhelming trying to think about the entirety of the situation and the broad scope of the situation but it’s really something you have to do.”
McGill is happy to see more attention being paid to the mental health of young people, saying the more schools understand brain health, the better prepared they will be to usher kids to adulthood. “It’s something we’re figuring out,” he said. “We just need to figure it out faster.”
Associated Press writers Michael Melia in Hartford, Conn., Julie Carr Smyth in Dayton, Ohio, and Michael Biesecker in Washington contributed to this report. Waggoner reported from Raleigh, N.C., and Thompson from Buffalo, N.Y. | {"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9561222195625305, "wiki_prob": 0.9561222195625305, "source": "cc/2021-04/en_head_0011.json.gz/line1242361"} |
January 13, 2017 Blog No Comments
Jody Medland
A constructive analysis
Note: This is an analytical review which, by its very nature, includes spoilers.
It’s been an age since I was excited by the prospect of seeing a musical on the screen, but any film written and directed by Whiplash‘s Damien Chazelle and starring Hollywood sweethearts Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone deserves buzz, so as my girlfriends’s birthday drew near, it seemed like the perfect excuse to follow the hype and book that ticket.
Between now and when the Academy Awards are handed out in February, you’re going to hear a lot of words like “masterpiece” being thrown around, but I feel this is a little premature. Viewers and critics are quite rightly excited by La La Land‘s invention. It’s fresh, fun, and incredibly enjoyable – but for me, a masterpiece must stand the test of time. In other words, will the masses be as excited to watch La La Land in 10 or 20 years’ time?
I have my doubts, and this is why:
1. The theme’s universal, but the setting’s very specific
At its heart, this is a simple boy meets girl story, and like any good love story, it’s tinged with tragedy. Who can’t relate to falling in and out of love, or wondering how different their life would be had they made different choices? It’s universal, for sure, and the excitement the film generates when our two lovers get to know one another is outstanding. I feel that anyone who has a deep passion for music and movies will love the setting of this film, and anyone who’s a fan of LA will enjoy the visuals because, well . . . LA is awesome! But I feel that viewers who are far removed from such lifestyles and professions may struggle to enjoy the film in the same way I did.
2. The lovers’ relationship is very insular
She’s an actress, and he’s a musician. Now, if you’re an artist who has dated another artist, you’ll get what this is like. If not, you might not quite buy into their relationship. Also, it’s very much a story between the lovers. We don’t meet their friends, we don’t know their families, we don’t really know anybody other than the two main characters. Their story will translate well if you are/were a fellow struggling artist and can relate to their difficulties, but it might be a challenge otherwise.
3. The songs aren’t of a high enough standard
A musical’s long-term success depends almost entirely on the strength of its songs. The opening scene in La La Land is great, and the song is suitably catchy. The main theme music is beautiful, also. However, I don’t think the level is consistent enough to refer to it as a classic. After all, how many tracks stuck in your head the first time you saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Moulin Rouge, or Grease? By contrast, who remembers the film Nine, which had a phenomenal cast, a huge budget, but weak songs? Songs that are bad – or even just ordinary – don’t tend to be remembered too long.
Before I saw La La Land, I’d heard several people make statements such as “it’s a modern day Grease.” I get the sentiment because it’s been a very long while since somebody made a musical this enjoyable, but Grease was very strong in the three key areas I’ve highlighted above. Why?
1. It was set in a school
Even though we didn’t all go to an American High School, it summed up what school is like almost perfectly. School is where we become real people, developing opinions and relationships whilst even our bodies are still changing. Everybody can relate to how awkward a time it was, but also how fun it could be. We all have memories of school, good and bad, and that is what makes Grease so damn relatable.
2. The lovers’ relationship isn’t insular
Because the film is set in and around school, there are scores of supporting characters. This adds layers of complexity to the story, and ultimately our main characters, because we see them through many people’s eyes, shifting perspectives and social groups all the time. This is incredibly important when it comes to the longevity of the movie.
3. The songs are epic
Grease have a killer soundtrack – nuff said.
What I’ve found really interesting is people’s reaction to the fact Emma Watson and Miles Teller were very nearly cast in the leading roles. It seems the general consensus is that the film wouldn’t have been as strong with them in it, but I’m not so sure. Yes, Gosling and Stone have that existing star quality, but I think Emma Watson would have been a very interesting choice, and Damien Chazelle has already proved he can get the best out of Miles Teller, so suggestions they wouldn’t have pulled it off seem harsh and unfounded to me. In fact, I don’t think Gosling and Stone have the greatest voices, so it would be interesting to hear how Watson and Teller compare in that department.
I still find it surprising when I see or hear negative comments about Ryan Gosling’s acting ability. To me, he’s an actor who has a timeless quality, like James Stewart. I literally think these guys could be placed on earth in any given decade and they’d deliver strong, understated performances. It’s not easy to do what they do, and I’ve always admired both actors for it.
So . . . I’ve established what I thought the film wasn’t, and also had my say on the casting. Now let me focus on what the film did well.
Technically, I thought it was astounding. Anyone with an ounce of filmmaking experience knows how hard it is to achieve the results of La La Land. The sets were elaborate, the lighting was incredible, the cinematography was phenomenal, the long takes were jaw-dropping, the editing (where they made you think it was a long take) was sharp, the dancing was cool, the music – in the main – was solid, and I thought the performances were very much on-point. There were even moments of Disney-esque magic thrown in for good measure, so all-in-all, it was a great watch.
As a writer who loves LA, I had every reason to love this film, and it delivered. I completely bought into the relationship of the couple who fought all odds to succeed in their careers, and I found it painful to watch how their personal success was slowly taking them apart. I found it truly absorbing, but will I be as excited to watch it again in the future? And will I watch it multiple times? I’m not so sure.
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Q: Android - How to configure proguard I use StartApp to add advertisement, anh use proguard.
When I run apk file (after export application), It forces to close app.
I try to use StartApp, not use proguard, the apk file has no error.
Another way, I try to use proguard, not use StartApp, it also has no error.
Please tell me why ?
this is proguard-android-optimize.txt
-optimizationpasses 5
-dontusemixedcaseclassnames
-dontskipnonpubliclibraryclasses
-dontpreverify
-verbose
-optimizations !code/simplification/arithmetic,!field/*,!class/merging/*
-keep public class * extends android.app.Activity
-keep public class * extends android.app.Application
-keep public class * extends android.app.Service
-keep public class * extends android.content.BroadcastReceiver
-keep public class * extends android.content.ContentProvider
-keep public class com.android.vending.licensing.ILicensingService
-keepclasseswithmembernames class * {
native <methods>;
}
-keepclasseswithmembernames class * {
public <init>(android.content.Context, android.util.AttributeSet);
}
-keepclasseswithmembernames class * {
public <init>(android.content.Context, android.util.AttributeSet, int);
}
-keepclassmembers enum * {
public static **[] values();
public static ** valueOf(java.lang.String);
}
-keep class * implements android.os.Parcelable {
public static final android.os.Parcelable$Creator *;
}
this is project.properties :
proguard.config=${sdk.dir}/tools/proguard/proguard-android-optimize.txt:proguard-project.txt
# Project target.
target=android-20
this is code to insert StartApp in Manifest file :
<activity
android:name="com.startapp.android.publish.list3d.List3DActivity"
android:theme="@android:style/Theme" />
<activity
android:name="com.startapp.android.publish.AppWallActivity"
android:configChanges="orientation|keyboardHidden|screenSize"
android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Translucent" />
this is code in java class :
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
StartAppSDK.init(this, "my developer ID", "my app ID", false);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
StartAppAd.showSlider(this);
StartAppAd.showSplash(this, savedInstanceState);
}
A: you should use proguard-android.txt file and add the below code
Or if you are using android studio then simpy add below lines to proguard-rules.pro
-keep class com.startapp.** {*;}
-keepattributes Exceptions, InnerClasses, Signature, Deprecated, SourceFile,LineNumberTable, *Annotation*, EnclosingMethod
-dontwarn android.webkit.JavascriptInterface
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"Freaks are revolutionaries, and revolutionaries are freaks."
Forget the patina that memory has given the 1960s, or the fact that its music is now the stuff of oldies radio, its first fans more interested in their 401k's than in changing the world. If you came of age after that time, the Sixties have taken on a mystical but almost museum-like quality�tune in, turn on, drop out, hey hey, ho ho, cool tie-dye t-shirt, and all that. But The Weather Underground is a reminder of the potency of those times, and revisiting the story of the most radical students of the period has a particular resonance for the twenty-first century: on some level, the Weather Underground were, before Timothy McVeigh, the most dangerous domestic American terrorists.
Sam Green and Bill Siegel's smart movie doesn't sentimentalize the group, but it doesn't canonize them, either; as the best documentaries do, this one is largely mum about its own conclusions, preferring instead to provide us with disparate points of view, and an opportunity to make up our own minds. The directors also wisely and steadfastly won the confidence of the surviving participants of the time, so we get their story whole, not filtered through the prism of social commentators, those with their own political agendas, or from those with any other axe to grind about these days. It makes for a compelling, unnerving documentary.
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was the principal vehicle for the protests of college-age Americans against the Vietnam War; but the pacifism and good intentions of the organization wasn't enough to compensate for a lack of managerial capacity, and the group split apart. One of those splinter groups was comprised of the most ardent revolutionaries, who took as their name the Weathermen, from a Bob Dylan lyric ("You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows"), which they interpreted as being about the inevitability of revolution. There was something decidedly charismatic and committed about the group's leaders�Bill Ayers, Bernardine Dohrn, Mark Rudd, David Gilbert�but they didn't rally their cohorts in the numbers they imagined. The most pointed instance of this: their attempt to organize the Days of Rage, in which hundreds of thousands of students were to swarm on Chicago and cause mass urban chaos. Instead, they got maybe a couple hundred at best, who could do no better than old-fashioned hooliganism, breaking windows and knocking heads with Chicago's Finest.
And so the true believers went from overt to covert action, and this most committed (some would say rabid) ideological band became the Weather Underground. They were committed to revolution, to change, to ending the war in Vietnam; and though they vowed not to harm people, they were going to blow things up to effect that change. In the interviews with many of them, that most optimistic hope of the Sixties can still be perceived, even if it doesn't burn quite as brightly; of course, they've got more than their share of critics. These are represented here by Todd Gitlin, an SDS apostate, who has nothing but contempt for the Weather Underground, comparing them to Hitler and Stalin, calling their political philosophy "kindergarten ideas: Join Us, or F**k You." In league with Gitlin here is Dan Strickland, one of the many FBI agents assigned to monitor their doings; even criticizing the Weather Underground are those who would seem to be their ideological kin, such as a representative of the Black Panthers, who calls them "Custeristic," leading their foot soldiers into certain failure.
It is of course hard to argue with their points about the Vietnam War, and the some 3.5 million Vietnamese killed. But that doesn't mean that one need subscribe to their methods, which aided only in their further marginalization, leading to a vicious cycle: more marginal, and thus more violent, the need to make a bigger noise; and more marginal still, and still more violent. But what's so smart about this film is that it doesn't make any ham-handed points, and it's not propagandizing in the manner that a Michael Moore film is�not that that's necessarily a bad thing; it's also a meditation on the consistent illusion of American innocence, with each generation (going back at least until the Civil War, and through the two World Wars, the Kennedy assassination, Vietnam, and most recently 9/11) having their notions of purity shattered. So you may see the Weather Underground as in the vanguard, or a cautionary tale, or one of wretched excess; but theirs is a story worth attending to, and it's well told here.
Image Transfer Review: The archival footage necessarily varies in quality, but the transfer to DVD is a first-rate one, with strong colors and good balance. The newly shot interviews are done largely in very, very tight shots, which show off both the subjects and cinematography in the best possible light.
Audio Transfer Review: Some of the soundtrack music can be a little overpowering, with a percussive buzz that no doubt is intended for effect, but may get you checking your speakers to see that everything is connected as it should be. Other than that, it's a pretty fair-sounding track that calls little attention to itself, as it should be in a film of this sort.
Extras Review: Two strong commentary tracks are as much about the 1960s as they are about the nature of documentary filmmaking. On the first, director Sam Green talks about his efforts to make the story new, and not to present a tired, rehashed version of the period, wallpapered with familiar music; the feature was made very much for those who didn't live through these years. It took Green and his collaborators better than two years to win over the confidence of the participants, and the filmmakers made a conscious choice to speak only with those who were present; hence Gitlin carries much of the weight for those critical of the Weather Underground. Green is also acutely concerned about who's listening to him�who are we? What do we think? Where are we? It's very endearing.
On the second track, Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, two of the charter members of the Weather Underground, offer their own thoughts; they're a little slow warming up to the task (I found myself hollering back in the first couple of minutes: "Say something!"), but they warm to it, and offer lots of good stuff, free-ranging memories and politics, and they're not reluctant to be critical of the filmmaking. (Their greatest wrath is saved for Gitlin, though, who "appointed himself the CEO of The Sixties Incorporated.") And all these years later, they remain true believers: "You could never say that we were thoroughly articulate, but we thought that we were making a revolution."
Also on hand is David Gilbert: A Lifetime of Struggle (28m:24s), from interviews recorded in 1998 with one of the Weather Underground, currently serving seventy-five-to-life in Attica for armed robbery. He is, curiously enough, in many ways the most sanguine, the most articulate and the one with the greatest perspective on his days in the revolution. There's also a clip (04m:22s) from Underground, a 1975 documentary by Emile de Antonio, made while the group was on the lam; and two of the original audio communiqu�s from the Weather Underground, their declarations of revolution broadcast to the media on cassette tapes.
Brief bios are provided for Green; co-director Bill Siegel; and producer Carrie Lozano; along with a statement from the filmmakers, reflecting on the history of both the Weather Underground and documentaries. Finally, the folks at Docurama have redesigned the catalogs that appear on their DVDs; this one comes with eight trailers for other titles, and looks very handsome.
You say you want a revolution? Well, you know, we all want to change to world. In a banner year for documentaries (The Fog of War, Capturing the Friedmans, My Architect), The Weather Underground is among the first tier, a pungent revisiting of one of, literally, the most explosive periods in recent American history. A strong package of extras provide still more food for thought about the legacy of the 1960s, and its resonances for us today. | {'timestamp': '2019-04-18T14:51:24Z', 'url': 'http://digitallyobsessed.com/displaylegacy.php?ID=5992', 'language': 'en', 'source': 'c4'} |
Q: CK Editor - Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'clearCustomData' of null in Chrome I am using CK Rich Text Editor in my application. I have a modal popup and within it I have three tabs - each of these Tabs renders the same Partial View in which I have a field call Description which is what I use CK Editor on. When I use IE 11 everything works as expected and the Tabs load with the Textarea turned into a CK Editor box and navigating between the tabs each time the text area stays as a Rich text Editor. However I am seeing strange behaviour in Chrome when I first open the modal box the description text area on each tab is turned into a ck editor as expected and as I tab between them each one is correctly a text area. However in Chrome if I close the modal box and repoen I get the error above in the console? If I have the modal box open and navigate between the Tabs 6 times I get the same error appearing and then lose the functionality of the text areas being rendred as CK rich text editors. Has anyone had anything similar or got a possible solution.
The code in my js file is as:
$(document).ready(function () {
var editor = CKEDITOR.instances['Description'];
if (editor) { editor.destroy(true); }
CKEDITOR.replaceAll();
});
cshtml markup from the partial view that is rendered in the 3 tabs is as below:
<div class="row">
@Html.LabelFor(model => model.Description)
<div class="col-md-10">
@Html.TextAreaFor(model => model.Description)
</div>
</div>
A: use this code to destroy CK editor:
try {
CKEDITOR.instances['textareaid'].destroy(true);
} catch (e) { }
CKEDITOR.replace('textareaid');
A: I have been able to come up with a solution for this in CKEditor 4.4.4.
In ckeditor.js (minified), line 784:
a.clearCustomData();
should be changed to:
if (a) {a.clearCustomData();}
Also on line 784:
(d=a.removeCustomData("onResize"))&&d.removeListener();a.remove()
should be changed to:
if (a){(d=a.removeCustomData("onResize"));if (d){d.removeListener();}a.remove()}
This appeared to fix the issue for me, I will also file a bug report with ckeditor so they can fix it as well.
A: The fix is here https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor-dev/pull/200 within ckEditor it will check for the existence of the iframe before clearCustomData is invoked. The reason it happens for you is that when the modal closes the iframe is removed before you are able to call destroy on the editor instance.
Try/catch is the best workaround for now.
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From Purity Culture to Sex Positive: a book review
Sex is a gift from God and yet many of my conservative Christian friends suffer from profound shame in the area of sexuality. The effects of purity culture, abstinence covenants, kissing dating goodbye and centuries of bad theology have caused many in conservative Christian culture (my tribe) afraid of sex and unable to integrate sexuality and faith. Sex, God & the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy by Tina Schemer Sellers is aimed at helping sexologists and psychotherapists treat clients from conservative churches. Her goal is to help people move forward into healthier expressions of sexuality with a sex-positive religious ethic.
Sellers is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a certified sex therapist and the professor of sexuality and medical family therapy at Seattle Pacific University. While her own personal background was mostly sex positive, her academic interest in the effects of purity culture was catalyzed by hearing student’s stories, especially after the year 2000 (257). She respected for the faith of her students and clients, and their belief in a loving God, but the reality of religious sexual shame in conservative (evangelical) contexts broke her heart.
She wrote Sex, God and the Conservative Church with two groups of readers in mind. First, therapists who work with those from a conservative evangelical context, and secondly conservative Christians who wish to integrate their sexuality and faith commitments (24). Often Conservative Christians who experience sexual shame find it difficult to discuss in their context but also have a hard time finding a therapist that respects their religious faith. Sellers wants to help Christians and therapists work through the issues in ways that is mutual respectful of individuals and their religious tradition.
The first three chapters diagnosis how religious sexual shame manifests in her client’s lives. Chapter one examines the reality of sexual shame and the religious purity movement that developed in conservative Churches in the 1990s. Chapter two describes the sexual baggage of two millennia (e.g. NeoPlatonic church fathers who demeaned women, sex and physical embodiment in preference for the spiritual, Augustine and the sexism of the Reformers). Chapter three describes the commodification of sex in an American consumer context and its effects on sexual vitality and body image (with a little help from Wendell Berry).
Chapter four begins to offer a Sex-positive ethic by recovering the sex positive Judeo-Christian tradition (drawing heavily on stories from Jewish tradition). Chapter five explores the sex-positive Gospel by examining the life and ministry of Jesus, positing the centrality of the abundant life connects pleasure with justice, grace and love (25).
Chapters six through eight are more geared toward therapist readers, discussing clinical applications, therapeutic interventions and practices/exercises for individual clients and couples. Non-therapists (like myself) will find this section of the book less accessible, though there are few practical takeaways. The epilogue is worth a read, because Sellers shares some of her personal journey with sex and God and her research into the effects of purity culture in conservative churches (especially since 2000). There are anecdotes of clients and students throughout the book
Sellers is writing about and for people from a conservative religious context, so while she does point people to a less ‘black and white’ sex positive ethic and questions some of the underpinnings of patriarchy and purity culture, she does not tackle Christian approaches to LGBTQ issues in this volume.
I am not a sex therapist or a counselor. I am a pastor who has worked exclusively within a conservative Christian context. Pastoring requires a different set of skills than that of a therapist but it also requires being cognizant of the issues. I also grew up in this tradition. I never signed an abstinence covenant or read Josh Harris’s first book, but I grew up being taught that sex is a wonderful and natural gift that you should never think about until you are married. I didn’t experience brokenness in sexuality to the extent of some of Sellers clients and students, but I was bequeathed a lot of sex-negative ideology. I think this is a good resource for anyone who is from a conservative tradition and would like a more sex-positive and less shame inducing approach to sexuality, and anyone in the ‘helping professions’ (especially therapists, but also pastors) who work in this context. I give this four stars.
Notice of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book via SpeakEasy in exchange for my honest review.
Posted on May 6, 2017 Author matichukCategories Blog, Book Review, Books, Counseling, Praxis, Reviews, Sex, Sexuality, SpeakEasyTags conservative evangelicalism, psychology, sexology
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