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Former state Comptroller Carl McCall and the founder of a New York City-based...
Former state Comptroller Carl McCall and the founder of a New York City-based investment advisory firm will lead a commission tasked with brainstorming long-term fixes for New York's tax code.
McCall and Peter Solomon of the Peter J. Solomon Company
have been tapped by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to co-chair the New York State Tax Reform and Fairness Commission, according to a list obtained by Gannett's Albany Bureau.
Cuomo made a total of ten picks for the panel, including M&T Bank CEO Robert Wilmers, state Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas Mattox and James Parrott, deputy director of the Fiscal Policy Institute. The conference leaders in the state Legislature are also expected to make selections, but those picks haven't been made public yet.
The commission was formed as part of a December 2011 deal to tweak the state's tax brackets, an agreement that came while the Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo were under pressure from some lawmakers and advocacy groups to prevent an added tax on the state's top earners from expiring at the end of the year. That deal included a new bracket for those making more than $2 million annually, which expires at the end of 2014.
According to the original news release
, the commission will be asked to undertake "a comprehensive and objective review of the State's taxation policy, including corporate, sales and personal income taxation and make revenue-neutral policy recommendations to improve the current tax system."
The commission appears to have grown from the initial announcement. Originally it was slated to have 13 members, with seven selected by Cuomo.
Advocates for permanent reform to the state's tax code had been left wondering what had become of the commission earlier this year since its membership hadn't been named
. Cuomo's office had said a list of members would be forthcoming by the end of October -- but Superstorm Sandy hit right at the end of the month, causing billions in damage to downstate New York and occupying much of the state's focus.
McCall, who bested Cuomo in a 2002 gubernatorial primary, was selected by Cuomo last year to be chairman of the State University of New York Board of Trustees.
Here are Cuomo's picks for the commission, according to the list:
- Carl McCall - Chairman, State University of New York Board of Trustees
- Peter Solomon - Founder, Peter J. Solomon Company
- J. Patrick Barrett- Chairman, Olympic Regional Development Authority
- Dall Forsythe - Former State Budget Director
- Thomas Mattox - Commissioner, Department of Taxation and Finance
- James Parrott - Deputy Director and Chief Economist, Fiscal Policy Institute
- Alan D. Schwartz - Executive Chairman, Guggenheim Partners
- James W. Wetzler - Deloitte Tax LLP, former New York State Tax Commissioner
- Robert G. Wilmers - Chairman and CEO, M&T Bank
- Deborah Wright - Chairman, President and CEO, Carver Bancorp, Inc. and Carver Federal Savings Bank


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Elise Arnoult Miller brings over twenty years of experience in the art world to her advisory. She earned her BA from the University of Houston, and studied art history at the Sorbonne in Paris. She earned a Certificate in Appraisal Studies from NYU, and is an Accredited Member of The Appraisers Association of America. After gaining a breadth of experience in auction house, museum and gallery environments, she launched her own consultancy in 2010. She is also an independent curator, as well as an advisor to artists and galleries.
Specializing in American and European Modern and Contemporary works, Elise is energized by her love of art and by the satisfaction derived from locating exceptional works of art for her clients. Her training as an appraiser makes her acutely aware of condition, provenance, and market values when selecting works for a collection.
Elise is a member of the Museum Collectors Advisory Committee at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. She serves on the Executive Board of PrintMatters Houston, and is a member of ArtTable and the Menil Society. Arnoult Fine Art Consulting was an exhibitor at the 2018 Texas Contemporary Art Fair.

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What does your party affiliation mean? Practically, not ideologically.
When you register to vote you can choose a party (Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, etc). You can also decline to check a box. Technically, that means you are Unenrolled, but those people often refer to themselves as Independents. What does it mean and why does it matter? We're speaking practically here, not ideologically.
Here is what it means for voting. Everyone gets the same ballot for final general elections, no matter what your party affiliation says. In Massachusetts, your party choice affects which ballot you receive during the primary. If you are registered with the Democrat, Republican, or Libertarian parties you can only vote in those primaries. If you are Unenrolled then when you check in at the desk you tell them which primary ballot you'd like to vote for. Asking for a certain ballot does not change your party affiliation.
Not all elections are affiliated with parties. City council, school board, library trustee, water commissioner, select board, those kinds of municipal elections are nonpartisan, so everyone gets the same ballot for primaries and final elections.
So why does it matter? If you want to have a greater voice in a certain party you usually need to be registered with them. The party platform of the Massachusetts Democrats is decided by delegates at the convention. To be chosen as a delegate you need to be registered as a Democrat. For Democratic candidates to appear on the primary ballots for things like Attorney General or Governor they need to receive 15% of the vote of the delegates at the Democratic Convention. To be chosen as a delegate you need to be registered as a Democrat. The rules of the convention are decided by, you guessed it, registered Democrats.
Can you vote for Democrats without being formally aligned with the party? Sure! But if you want to be a leader in your Democratic Town Committee, have a vote at a convention, or vote for the delegates that go to the convention then you need to register.
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Exposing the Fallout from Paraguay's Intensive Agribusiness
Jordi Ruiz Cirera records the complex realities of life in Paraguayan peasant communities as they fall victim to the demands of the global food chain.
© Jordi Ruiz Cirera, from the seres, The United Soya Republic
I took this image in the small peasant community of Crescencio Gonzalez in Paraguay, in 2014. I'd been working on a long-term project, The United Soya Republic, about the impact of soya production on the landscape and the resulting socio-economic changes - in particular, the economic difficulties for traditional communities. When I took this image, I had been visiting local villages to learn of and document the peasants' situation in relation to the soya monoculture; for example, the alleged impact of pesticides on health, and cases of land grabbing.
Peasants in rural Paraguay, the world's fourth biggest exporter of soya, are very active in fighting for their rights. They are involved in a long-standing fight for fairer land redistribution, and are also fighting against the industrialisation of agriculture, which they believe will force traditional farmers off their land.
This man - a local peasant - is firing a firecracker to alert residents that a nearby soya field is being fumigated. This involves spreading the fields with pesticides. At this time, the community was protesting against fumigations happening near to their homes, which they believed posed a threat to their health. Environmental laws specify the distance between inhabited areas and a soya field that is being fumigated, but these laws are rarely respected.
I had been in the community for a few days and heard a rumour that a soya field was about to be fumigated. The inhabitants had gathered together that morning and marched towards the field where the fumigation was due to happen. We were under the scorching sun for a while, watching and waiting. When a fumigator got close to the houses, this man alerted everyone that it was time to invade and drive the fumigators away.
Everything happened quite quickly. Framing the man with the fire coming out of the firecracker would make a great shot, I thought. I felt that the location and smoke would convey the underlying conflict in the area. I only had one chance to get the shot, so I was happy it turned out well.
This is not an obvious image - you can only guess what's going on when you see the image on its own - but I like it because it illustrates how the peasants are standing up for their rights.
Jordi Ruiz Cirera is a Spanish photographer focusing on the portrayal of life in small communities around the world, considering the impact that globalisation has had on each.
Gemma Padley is a freelance writer and editor on photography, based in the UK.
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And They Championed: Gig Harbor Park(ing) Day
Featured in the October 2017 Issue of Gig Harbor Living Local
By Brett Marlo DeSantis
If you didn't make downtown on September 15th or 16th, here's what you missed.
We managed to put on our first Park(ing) Day event! Most parklets were in groups: Pioneer, Harborview, Skansie Park, Millville, Donkey Creek and Finholm. If you didn't know what to expect with this event, you weren't alone. The main goal was to increase community conversations and awareness of each other and how we can connect in our built environment by temporarily turning on-street parking spots into public spaces.
Congratulations to the winners! The prizes for participation were $250.00 for best parklet and socializer. Best Parklet went to the Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team. They rocked their parklet with their regatta tent and Kayak ERG. They gave out free lessons in racing kayak technique from head coach Alan Anderson and had team athletes, ages 13 to 80, hang out at the park to talk with community members. One of their board members said that she felt the community connections they made from those two days were invaluable and they can't wait to do it again!
Best Socializer went to Brittany Peyrot! Brittany brought her talent and love for community using the street as a stage to play piano, teach piano and share her ideas. She even returned the next day with friends in tow!So who took the plunge for the first Gig Harbor Park(ing) Day? It started with giant Jenga at William's Flowers and an outdoor men's waiting room at Sharon's consignment. Kelly's Café had a double parklet ͞fishbowl͟ football area. Some Kelly's employees were spotted sneaking out to toss the ball around the parklet!
Gig Harbor Audio played a jazz mix tape on a Sony Reel-to-Reel, Yamaha WXA-50 integrated amplifier and GHA custom ͞Fuzzy Speakers.͟ They gave away vinyl records. The Pierce County library was set up with a miniature library area; rug, chairs, bookcases, even a hammock! They gave away over forty books to those who stopped to say hello. All Star Guitar was rocking the street and handing out guitar picks. Alinda Morris Design had a sweet set-up with carpet tiles, chairs and a wishing tree. She rocked the parklet designer style. Java & Clay café dressed our streets up café style.
The Gig Harbor Dragonboat team tattoeed little ones with colorful dragons, treated dogs to healthy snacks and chatted with all those wandering the sidewalk. Clearly, they chat well because they had over 30 new sign-ups for paddling! They will be adding two new practice dates to accommodate all the interest from parking day alone.
Harbor Wild Watch's parklet led by Executive Director Lindsey Stover interacted with over 50 people in a four hour period, and reported that half of them had no idea that they even existed. The simple act of being outside in an unusual space spurred curiosity and increased engagement. In the Donkey Creek area, there were interactive activities as well. A rock painting station was a great stop for families.
The Harbor History Museum engaged participants showing the past, present and asking about the future. Gig Harbor morning Rotary placed a piano in the street to play, and asked the community whether they would want to see a public street piano. If so, what would they paint on it and where would they put it? Many stopped to play, and there is some serious talent right here in Gig Harbor!
The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation prepared a vegetable soup recipe that they shared with visitors while collecting food donations for the Community Harvest Project. The soup was so yummy children were asking for multiple servings! The recipe was right out of the #communityharvest project cookbook.
Seahags and the Downtown Waterfront Alliance were excited to participate and loved leaving their four walls behind to create a venue for communication that might not have otherwise occurred. If you would like to be champion on Park(ing) Day next year, it's never too early to put it out there.
Contact the Downtown Waterfront Alliance and let them know; what do you think Gig Harbor?


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Each year, the Tri-Community Youth Agency (Tri-CYA) holds a fundraising dinner to honor leaders in the community for their unselfish commitment to the youth of Huntington, South Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor. This year's honorees are:
- Suffolk County Police Officer Claudia Delgado
- Huntington School District Superintendent James W. Polansky
- Guru Nanak's Kitchen
This Hall of Honor Gala will be held on Thursday, March 31 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Woodbury Country Club. All proceeds benefit the Tri-CYA. Individual tickets are $100 and couples can buy a pair of tickets for $180. You can buy tickets online by clicking here. Buy now because tickets at the door are $125 each.
The Tri-CYA is a private, not-for-profit community-based agency dedicated to supporting the growth and development of youth and their families in the communities of Huntington, South Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor. For more than 30 years, the Tri-CYA has provided a broad range of educational, recreational, social, cultural, athletic, counseling and advocacy programs, working closely and cooperatively with businesses, school districts, law enforcement, community groups, government agencies and religious organizations as well as with individuals, parents and youth community volunteers.
In a word, the Hall of Honor Gala is fun. It features a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, a full dinner and an open bar with beer and wine. There will be gift basket raffles and a silent auction. Greg Cergol of NBC will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the festivities.
The silent auction items include a necklace valued at $1,200 donated by Libutti Diamond Jewelers, an original Shea Stadium seat signed by Tom Seaver and sports memorabilia provided by Steiner Sports. The gift baskets include gift certificates from some of Huntington's finest restaurants such as Honu, Red, Prime, Black and Blue, Tutto Pazzi and Black and Blue. There are gift certificates for nights out to the John Engeman Theatre, the Cinema Arts Center and Nags Head Ale House. There are baskets with gift certificates to stores, bottles of wines and salon trips. This is just a taste of what is available.
Let's Meet the Hall of Honor Honorees:
- Guru Nanak's Kitchen delivers homemade, healthy, vegetarian food to the Tri Community and Youth Agency every Tuesday to the Tri-CYA. Guru Nanak's Kitchen has also delivered and distributed new clothing, new shoes, and school supplies. In addition, they hosted a spring celebration last year with a DJ and cultural dance. The youth and families at Tri Community and Youth Agency truly enjoyed this event.
- James Polansky assumed his position as the Huntington School District's superintendent on July 1, 2011. Since then he has been steadfast in his quest to improve teaching and learning in classrooms across all grade levels.Under Mr. Polansky's leadership, the Huntington School District established Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School in September 2013 and reinstituted a full-day kindergarten program in September 2014 following a three-year absence. Known for his limitless energy and enthusiasm, at the time of his appointment in Huntington Mr. Polansky had already enjoyed two-decades of success as a teacher and administrator in Long Island schools. Mr. Polansky came to Huntington from the South Huntington School District where he worked as assistant superintendent for personnel and district services since August 2010. He earlier served as principal of Walt Whitman High School for 6½ years.
- Police Officer Claudia Delgado has been a Suffolk County Police Officer for approximately six years. She is currently the Community Liaison Officer for the Second Precinct. Her enthusiasm, commitment and love for the community all contribute to her success in this position. Being born to immigrants of Colombia, Spanish was the only language spoken, written and read in the home, and the only language she knew. She spent many school years in ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, where she learned to speak, write and read English. This life experience continues to help her understand and relate to the adversities that some community members face today. Officer Delgado has the innate ability to interact with all members of the community. She regularly communicates with community leaders to help organize numerous community events. A few of the more recent events she is responsible for helping to organize are: Vamos A Hablar (Let's Talk) at numerous schools and churches, National Night Out, PAL sponsored fishing trips, Shop with a Cop, Basketball tournaments and free Holiday Turkey Giveaways.
If you have questions, come call the Tri-CYA at 631-673-0614 or visit our website at http://www.tricya.org.


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Gruffalo's Child – paperbackAuthor: Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
Format: pb
The classic sequel to the best-selling Gruffalo now re-issued with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful embossed finish.
"The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood." But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist …does he?
Most of our copies of Julia's books are signed, but if you want to be 100 % sure that the title you are ordering is signed, do get in touch by email or phone (01903 812062) to check, before placing your secure online order. On occasions where a book is unsigned, we will include a free signed bookplate, which can be attached to the book later.


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A New Alcatraz Rises: Guantánamo ready for Taliban
When al Qaeda and Taliban prisoners arrive this week from Afghanistan, they'll hardly be trading their cave life for the creature comforts of the Caribbean.
Rather, this is what the Military Police have in store for them until they build a permanent prison facility:
Six-by-eight-foot cells made of chain-linked fencing that resemble open-air cages. Concrete slab floors with mats for beds and wooden roofs to keep out the rain. Guard dogs and Military Police - both men and women - monitoring the every move of members of a movement that once hid their women from public view. Halogen lights by night, no running water but a container for a toilet, a "culturally neutral diet" without meat - all out of view of the sparkling waters that feed the Straits of Florida.
And, just in case the al Qaeda and Taliban prisoners have visions of staging an uprising inside the compound called Camp X-Ray, Marines will patrol beyond several fences - armed to the teeth in the high grass beyond razor-sharp, concertina wire, beneath a brand-new American flag that was flapping in the breeze Wednesday.
"It will be humane. But we have no intention of making it comfortable, " declared Marine Brig. Gen. Michael R. Lehnert, commander of the prison project who arrived over the weekend from Camp Lejeune, N.C.
"I wouldn't call it a dog kennel. I call it a cell . . . an outdoor cell, " added Col. Terry Carrico, commander of the MP contingent out of Fort Hood, Texas, who is in effect the prison camp warden.
Lehnert and Carrico spoke Wednesday as the Southern Command let U.S. media inspect the facility for the first time. It is still under construction. The base receives its first detainees, fewer than two dozen, "by the end of the week, " according to Bob Nelson, civilian spokesman for the prison project.
Lehnert, meanwhile, declared his prison camp prepared to accommodate 100 "al Qaeda, Taliban and other terrorist personnel that have come under U.S. control as a result of the ongoing global war on terrorism."
The chain-link-style cages are upgraded detention cells that were built during the 1994-95 balsero crisis that saw some 50,000 people housed here. The cells were used for holding Haitian and Cuban migrants who were accused of crimes, got into fights or broke camp rules. Lehnert likewise ran security for that operation, but said the mission was much different.
"Our job is to take these terrorists out of the fight by locking them up, " he said. "We will treat them humanely in accordance with international law - under strictest security for as long as necessary."
The assignment issued by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld two weeks ago has begun transforming this once-sleepy base known as "Gitmo" into the Alcatraz of the Caribbean.
It is rimmed on one side by land - nearly all of it mined by the Cubans where Marines face off night and day along 17 miles of fence-line with Fidel Castro's Frontier Brigade. On the other side is the sea, with shark-invested waters, U.S.-patrol vessels and the Florida Straits.
"It is remote and isolated. It does make it convenient, " said base commander Navy Capt. Robert Buehn Jr. He said the prison project could nearly double the base population, which had dwindled from 8,000 military and civilians a decade ago to 2,700 before the newest assignment.
Like everyone else associated with it, the skipper cited security reasons to decline to describe how the prisoners would be transported - specifically when they would arrive or their exact identities.
But there are only two ways they could arrive - by a "Con-Air"-style flight onto the lone working landing strip or by military vessel into the port. These are features that no doubt led Rumsfeld to declare it "the least worst" option to planners seeking a detention center outside of Afghanistan.
Moreover, Lehnert said there had been no formal protest from Cuba over the plan - and used the media opportunity Wednesday to send a clear message to the Castro government.
"This force here that we brought does not pose any threat whatsoever to Cuba, the government of Cuba or the people of Cuba, " he said, reading from carefully crafted language to reply to a reporter's question.
This base, sprawling across 45 square miles on Cuba's southeastern tip, has for years been a sore spot between the United States and the Castro regime, which declared null and void a series of earlier leases and agreements dating back to Teddy Roosevelt's time. Castro has consistently called the U.S. presence here an illegal occupation, and refused to cash the checks the United States cut annually to make good on a lease agreement.
Cuban concerns aside, the command staff at Guantánamo is pursuing a three-stage blueprint for detention of of the new prisoners. Wednesday, the first stage was complete: the cage-like cells that could accommodate up to 100 prisoners, according to the general, with short-term plans to expand the compound to 220 cells.
It is on a remote section of the U.S.-controlled territory, less than a half-mile from suburban-style family housing for base officers along Nob Hill Road.
Soon, a Navy engineering unit of Seabees will start construction on a more permanent, walled facility on a section of Gitmo called Radio Range. Working with civilian contractors, they will complete 400 to 500 indoor cells for the prisoners within 60 days, Lehnert said.
Then later, the Joint Task Force will add more buildings to accommodate up to 2,000 high-security prisoners - an inexplicably large number, considering that by Wednesday reports from the region showed only 364 Afghan, Taliban and al Qaeda prisoners held by U.S. forces.


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Bungalogic, better known as "bunga" is an Artist located in Tokyo. His specialty is photography , videography and illustration. He also enjoys setting up web pages and doing various types of graphic design and creative projects.
Bunga graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University Hawaii. He is working with a multi-billion dollar company that is on the Forbes most admired list. He teaches users how to use the worlds number one most advanced operating system.
He has self published several photography books in the iBookstore. The books cover photography, illustration and poetry. His digital photo book "Night Night Tokyo" made it to number one in the Japan iBookstore. He continues to create digital eBooks and releases them on the iBookstore platform.
The Tokyo Digital Artists Photographers was founded by bunga in 2013. The group does digital media together and also has an annual exhibition. The group is very active in shooting photography and wondering Japan. Through the groups bunga does various workshop and photo walks.
Bungalogic has a very active YouTube channel that varies from a variety of projects. Currently he is creating tutorials to be seen on Youtube and Udemy to give back to the creative community he has built. He loves sharing with people what is in his mind.
Bungalogic also continues to create projects for a special group of clientele and does keep a private portfolio.
If you would like to work with Bungalogic on a video project or need some type of creative assistance please feel free to contact him through the connect page of this site.


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An Online Show 網上展出HKSAR: 20 Years On
It was 2007, exactly 10 years ago, that I launched an exhibition at the Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong, to mark the 10th Handover Anniversary of Hong Kong. It was an art exhibition totally unrelated to any official events of the handover anniversary. The exhibition "HKSAR: 10 Years On", as noted by some friends, was an imagery summary of the decade from 1997 to 2007. Some 30 pieces of artworks were prepared, but the small venue (the FCC bar) could only accommodate less than half.
Early this year (2017), I was asked if I would do a sequel to mark the 20th Handover Anniversary. My answer was "yes" and "no" – "yes", if an exhibition venue is available; "no", as it is not easy to solicit support to finance an exhibition project.
When I embarked on the "10 Years On" project, Hong Kong was then still undergoing a relatively less speedy process of transition after the 1997 Handover. However, after that, what has happened in Hong Kong since 2007 has been much more acute and drastic than the changes in the first decade of the SAR (Special Administrative Region). For the "10 Years On" project, the title of my catalogue notes for the exhibition is "I have something to say". And now, if I do a sequel named "HKSAR: 20 Years On", I will surely write that "I have a lot more to say".
Instead of launching a sequel exhibition, I think another alternative for me is to put the show online at an opportune time.
(Fong So, June 2017)--
A total of 37 artworks are included in this sequel, of which some 9 pieces are from the "10 Years On" series; 9 more from my earlier oeuvres; and most of the rest are selected from my new series "The 25 Years of the World after 1989" (completed in 2016).
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Apprentice Monks 童僧
Calla Lily 馬蹄蓮
Cats 貓
City Life 城市生活
Comics 漫畫
HKSAR: 10 Years On 特區十年
HKSAR: 20 Years On 特區廿年
Hong Kong 2003 ‧ 香港 2003
Magic City 奇幻都會
Miscellaneous 其他
My Family and My City 我家我城
Prints 版畫
Self-portraits 自畫像
Sketches 速寫
The Centenary of China's 1911 Revolution 辛亥百年現代路
The World in the 25 Years after 1989 ‧ 1989以來的廿五年世事
The Young Ones 下一代


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Working out at DCF is great. We all know that 😏. But how often do you test your skills outside the gym. If only there was some kinda race. Some kinda race that would test your well rounded fitness. Something like the Spartans would've done. Some kinda Spartan Race. And if only you didn't have to go very far. ...
WELL GOOD NEWS FRIEND! There's a Spartan Race at Nats Stadium on May 12th! And we've got people who want to do it with you!
Naturally you probably have some questions so here's some answers:
What the heck is a Spartan Sprint?
The Sprint is the shortest distance race, offering 20-23 obstacles over 3-5 miles – the perfect distance for beginning Spartans and those who want to push themselves to their limit. The Stadium Series has the course weaving in and out of the Park and up and down the stairs, and will take you through parts of the Park you can't see from the nosebleeds.
How Do I Sign Up?
Register here and join our District Crossfit team at checkout. Invite your friends and sig oths, too, as long as they're willing to wear DCF gear.
Which start time should I chose?
You do you. You can register for any block you'd like. Other teammates in that block will be moved to a common team start time in that block (morning people will stay in the morning block, afternoon people will stay in the afternoon block) based on the preferred time that the majority of the team members in that block choose. Start times are assigned about 10 days prior to the race.
What should I do to prepare?
Keep going to DCF and working out. Run. Practice rope climbs. And be prepared for burpees if you fail an obstacle.
What do I do the day of the race?
Get together with other teammates in your block and figure out what time you want to meet and where. I suggest meeting at DCF to drop your bag and get kind of warmed up before heading over. But give yourself plenty of time to check in and get warmed up again. Watch the parts of the race you can see to come up with a bit of a game plan.
Wear your DCF t-shirt and tall socks (there are usually rope climbs).
HAVE FUN! Those of you that want to push yourselves to the max, stick together and help each other out. Those of you that just want to have fun, stick together and help each other out. Never leave a man behind – those walls tend to get taller and taller as you go.
I have other questions. . .
Did you check the Spartan Race website? Like, really look? Okay. . . check in with Parker Reynolds (on slack @parker.reynolds) and see if she can help you out!
If you have any other questions you're more than welcome to ask your DCF coach and we'll do everything to help. Even teach you how to climb ropes!


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Alice in Wonderland (1903)
- Studio: British Film Institute
- Release: October 17, 1903
- Director: Cecil M. Hepworth, Percy Stow
- Writer: Lewis Carroll, Cecil M. Hepworth
- Cast: May Clark, Cecil M. Hepworth
Video archive for the film Alice in Wonderland, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 1903. There are currently two videos available for the film, of which zero are trailers, as listed below. Happy viewing!
Featured Movie Terminator: Dark Fate


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The Fast and the Furious: Cooperative C−H, C−S, C-C, and C−O Bond Activation by Nickel
Seminar | September 1 | 4-5 p.m. | 120 Latimer Hall
Prof. Samuel Johnson, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Windsor
Nickel complexes are often less adept at the activation and functionalization of unreactive bonds than second and third row transition metals. In contrast, the ability of Ni metal surface sites to readily activate C-H and C-C under ambient conditions has found use in high temperature catalytic reactions that involve skeletal rearrangements of C-H, C-C and C-O bonds. Cooperativity amongst adjacent transition metal has been proposed for decades as a design strategy to render molecular complexes capable of difficult bond transformations; however, dramatic examples of cooperativity similar to that observed on metal surfaces are rarely actualized. This talk will address the limitations of mononuclear Ni complexes in inert bond activation, and a pentanuclear Ni cluster [(iPr3P)Ni]5H6¬ capable of reactivity reminiscent of the most reactive surface sites.
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Gosh! Can't believe it is 1st December.
Shall we liken Christmas to the web in a loom? There are many weavers, who work into the pattern the experience of their lives. When one generation goes, another comes to take up the weft where it has been dropped. The pattern changes as the mind changes, yet never begins quite anew. At first, we are not sure that we discern the pattern, but at last we see that, unknown to the weavers themselves, something has taken shape before our eyes, and that they have made something very beautiful, something which compels our understanding.-
Earl W. Count, 4,000 Years of Christmas
From December to March, there are for many of us three gardens - the garden outdoors, the garden of pots and bowls in the house, and the garden of the mind's eye.-
Katherine S. White
All the leaves are brown And the sky is greyI went for a walk On a winter's day I'd be safe and warm If I was in L.A.California dreamin' On such a winter's day- Mammas and Pappas, California Dreamin
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History teaches us not to trust the United States, says Khawaja Asif
In response to US President Trump's tirade against Pakistan, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif through a series of tweets reminded the United States of the services Pakistan had rendered during the past several years, particularly in the war against terrorism.
The foreign minister said, "The history teaches us not to blindly trust the US."
"You have asked what did we do? A dictator surrendered [before the US] on a single phone call, our country witnessed the worse bloodbath, you carried out 57,800 attacks on Afghanistan from our bases, your forces were supplied arms and explosives through our soil, thousands of our civilians and soldiers became victims of the war initiated by you," he tweeted.
The minister also highlighted the sacrifices rendered by Pakistanis in the war against terrorism. He also talked about the cost Pakistan paid for its participation in the said war.
"We considered your enemy as our own, we filled the Guantanamo Bay, we served you with such an enthusiasm that we left our country with load shedding and gas shortage. We tried to please you on the cost of our economy, we provided tens of thousands of visas as a result of which the networks of Black Water spread across our country," he wrote in another tweet.
"For the past four years, we have been clearing the debris. Our forces are fighting in an exemplary manner, there is an unending saga of sacrifices. The past teaches us not to blindly trust the US. We are feeling sorry as you are not happy but we will not compromise on our prestige anymore," he concluded.
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Well said finally!!!
Very impressive poetry! Unfortunately, this is not a time for poetry or prose US needs a professional befitting response.
Finally ..... you make us proud
Very Good response but why Khawja Asif has Tweeted in Urdu?
Finally loud and clear for Trump and idiots to hear. Glad to see that our leaders are finding the courage to speak up. Pakistan does not need the US aid. End of the relationship.
Wow,thats excellent..
Right now, no one trusts Trump.... even Trump doesn't trust himself. If you leave him long enough, he will forget what he said.
Do you really mean what you said?
Finally pakistan
Now he is speaking for the nation in the national language. Very befitting.
Actions rather than statements are needed at this hour Because "Actions speak louder than words"
Very true n too the point.
I don't usually say this but well done Khawaja Asif.
We should stop their supply route to Afghanistan or at least charge them.
Wow, excellent response!
Too late too little!
Stop their shipments, which are going to Afghanistan via pakistan. make them pay upfront, pay to play.
Well said. Zindabad
Too little.....too late.......
Some thing good is coming from Foriegn ministry
Very good and impressive reply. This is the reply a sovereign state should give, so that the opponent should think twice before undermining the state's dignity
However, history always repeats itself.
Well played !!
Khawaja Asif sb. Poorly chosen words. When will we learn to be diplomatic?
Mr Asif I don't like you at all, but your answer are spot on except Pres Musharraf part as if you were in Gen's place you would sold Pakistan if you get pressed under that much pressure.
Donald finally realized it's over in Afghanistan they have lost just Vietnam.
Pakistan Zindabad!
Khawaja Asif, I am very proud of your straight talk without any fear. That is way it should be. Pakistani leaders in the past have done many many mistakes and they paid for it dearly. Now it the time Pakistani leaders standing up and specking the truth. Pakistan can survive without getting any type of loan from any country. Just let the overseas Pakistani earn extra 10% when they send the money to Pakistan. Believe me, Pakistan will receive more foreign exchange remittance that they do not have to ask for any loan from IMP or any where else. This is a fact.
Late but not too Late.
History may be trying to teach us, but we are not willing to learn.
Well said. I would have gone a bit further to remind trump not to forget that US which pretends to be the worlds super power was defeated miserably by the weakest and the poorest country of the world. Shame on you trump. Also trump needs to be reminded that pakistan is not afganistan.
We love you Khwaja Asif
First time MR Khwja liked your comments. Be brave and candid. Our nation must unite. All politicians who have taken money come forward voluntarily and return. Let us have honesty and love for Pakistan prevail. What money is if our Pakistan is hurting.
At last somebody has woke up..
But now it's too late.
A real good response reflecting self condence of an independent state. Let Trump know Pakistan should be addressed with respect.
Our FM is totally correct. Without going through facts and figures, the U.S President has spoken his instincts.
When responding to US or anyone outside country, internal matter should kept aside. Be Pakistani only.
Please learn it well and for good.
A detailed report on what Pakistan has done for the USA war and what USA has paid to Pakistan in return will help set the record straight.
History teaches us not to trust the United States, says Khawaja Asif, sir with due respect, history has also taught us not to trust PPP and PMLN and yet we keeping on bringing them back...It is our habit...folks.. Quality is not an act, it is a habit. ... Make it a habit to tell people thank you. ... Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. ... Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired. ... We are what we repeatedly do.
Great response, well composed and precise yet comprehensive, well done Mr. Khawaja Asif. Whatever political affiliation one may have, we must admire the right thing.
And experience teaches us that anti-Americanism and chest-thumping patriotism is the best thing to do in an election year.
Wake up Pakistanis! how long are you going to be fooled with this rhetoric.
And this is the reason we needed a foreign minister for the last 4 years. If only we had a foreign minister for the last 4 years, we could have told our story to the world.
if similar point of views were expressed earlier... today US has no dare to threaten this country.... we are naive to make strategies to cop these issues... every govt has drived this nation with their in-competencies and stupidities... May this nation get rid of SO CALLED POLITICAL PARTIES i.e PPP, PML-N.
Definitely based on facts. The US should stop analyzing Pakistan through the prism of terrorism and Afghanistan only. Can anyone forget Pakistan's contribution as the most allied ally of US in the 1950s? In bringing the US and China closer? In the Soviet war in Afghanistan in 1980s? It is high time US should acknowledge Pakistan's sacrifices and Pakistan also should acknowledge US role in its military, economic and industrial development over the years. These misgivings and misunderstandings should be nipped in the bud now by the peoples of both countries.
Good, now behave accordingly with your new findings.
Well, how did you come to know now Imran was telling it for over a decade that shows you how incompetent are you. These words are just show for PMLN to beg for vote. The real stance of PMLN goons is to let America kill anyone if they pay you the money, Case in point Raymond Davis.
Now you are saying this? Were you sleeping for the last 4 years?
I am lil confused here. His own kids are well settled in US. Is he going to recall them back after this realization dawned upon him?
Whoever have trusted US has been finally betrayed by them.
I like that he tweeted in our language.
@Ali , wait , what next to come.
All this emotional response and Urdu sonnets don't substitute for some hard documented accounts and evidences. Maybe a emotional Pakistan public will be pleased but in the international view, we will stand even more isolated. After eating all of 33 billion we now offer sonnets and couplets ? Get some real facts out ther in Trumps face please.
Pakistan strong, no worries.
Really? They bailed you out in 1965 and even more in 1971. Communications between Nixon and Kissinger are now available for everyone. Dont be ungrateful.
Got it emotional man! Good luck,
Never too late to realize.
Bravo, well said!
Very well said Khawaja Shaib !!!
Nice words but do the right thing and seperate Pak from US and never touch a penny of aid.
Exactly. Very well said Khawaja Sahib.
@asim ,What will that be.Waiting for your answer


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The Lumia 535 is the first device in the Lumia range to come without the Nokia brandname. And honestly, that has been a bit of a burden for it. For, everyone expects something unusual and special, and ah, un-Nokia, from it. "The first Microsoft phone" many whispered at its launch, blissfully forgetting about the unfortunate Kin One and Two, launched in 2010 (and discontinued a year later. That's another story). Some even called it the Non-Nokia Lumia – a tad unfair when you consider that the phone comes with the same stack of apps and design ethos that defines the Lumia range.
And nomenclature aside, let's get this dead straight – the 535 feels just like a Nokia Lumia device would. And no, we are not with the crowd that feels that Microsoft should have commenced its branding of the Lumia range with a 'flagship' (read "phone that costs above USD 500"). Just as we loved the fact that Windows Phone 8.1 was first launched on an affordable device (the Lumia 630), so do we like the fact that Microsoft went with a more mainstream device for its first 'Microsoft Lumia.'
To get back to the look and feel of the device, as we said, the Lumia 535 is a chip off the old Lumia block. We have the green model, and considering its price segment, it manages to be a decent mix of style and substance. The front has the 5.0-inch 960 x 540 pixel display with the three Windows Phone touch buttons beneath it and yes, we do appreciate the irony that Microsoft now has a dedicated search button on its mobile OS while Google seems to have moved away from it. The front also features two of the three '5's that Microsoft talked about while promoting the Lumia 535 – the 5.0-inch display and the 5MP front facing camera.
Move on to the back and you have the 5.0-megapixel camera with a flash on the upper part, and a small speaker grille on the lower part. And between these two lies the centre of attraction for many in the device – the Microsoft branding. Truth be told, it is reasonably low profile and printed rather than engraved. The back is glossy plastic, just as we saw in the Lumia 730, and curves outwards from the front. And yes, it can be pulled off, although it takes a bit of time to figure out from where: just below the micro USB port at the base of the device is the answer. The battery is removable. In fact, you will have to remove it to be able to insert SIM cards in the device (it is a dual SIM one). You will also have to remove the back cover to be able to access the expandable memory card slot, which lies above the SIM card slots and the battery.
The Lumias have never been known to be super slim – the flagship Lumia 930 is almost 10 mm thick – but at 8.8 mm, the 535 is trim without getting into wafer territory (the 730 was 8.7 mm thin). The volume and display buttons are on the right of the device, the top houses the 3.5 mm audio jack and at the base is the micro USB port. The left side of the device is plain.
The bezels have not been done away brutally but have been kept narrow enough so that even though the 535 has a display as large as that of the Asus ZenFone 5, it actually is smaller in length, width and thickness, and is almost the same weight (146 grammes against the 145 grammes of the Asus device). It is also smaller in length and thickness and lighter than the Moto G (second generation), although it is a tad wider. This is a device that will fit many hands a lot more comfortably than some of the 5.0-inch display ones that we have seen.
In terms of hardware, the Lumia 535 is definitely on the solid budget side – a 5.0-inch 960 x 540 display, a Qualcomm Snadpdragon 200 quad core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage (expandable), the two 5.0-megapixel cameras, dual SIM connectivity and 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth connectivity. It does have a software ace up its sleeve, however: it comes with Windows Phone 8.1 with the Denim update, which comes with a few handy features, the most spectacular of which is access to Cortana. And yes, you have the usual flurry of apps that you see in Lumia devices – the Lumia camera app, Here maps, MixRadio and so on.
All in all, we like the look and feel of the Lumia 535. It is built on solid lines and its colors will turn heads. And our initial experience of the device has been decent so far, although we still cannot figure out why Microsoft could not have made access to the front facing camera easier (this is after all, being promoted as a 'selfie' camera device), and yes, we would have liked a dedicated camera button, something we really think is a must in most large screen devices. And yes, so far Cortana has not done a bad job of recognizing our voice either. The big test for the Lumia 535 will however come when it is compared to the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note and the Asus ZenFone 5, both of which are in the same price range (the Lumia 535 is priced at Rs 9199, the Redmi Note at Rs 8999 and the ZenFone 5 at Rs 9999) and come with their own software and hardware muscle. That will have to wait for a full review. Until then, what we definitely can say is that Microsoft has delivered its first Lumia. And it feels just as solid and looks as funky as a Nokia one.
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ABC EZ as 123 on Nov 21, 2012 wrote:Professor Greyrose!Since you have seen this thread, would it be possible for you to help me understand why there is no damage aura spell available for Life School from the Azteca Star School trainer? I would like some official word on this if you would be so kind.Thank you,Calamity SkullbloodPromethean Theurgist
ABC EZ as 123 on Nov 23, 2012 wrote:Yes let's indeed get this over with now. Adapt? Adapt to the boss monsters with over 20 thousand hit points? Yes, that's a good idea. I've been adapting all along. I have soloed over 95% of Azteca. There is no lack of adaptation on my part, thank you very much. I'd like to 'adapt' with some more damage. Main healer? Ha! Of course I'm the main healer - I'm ALL ALONE. And I for one look at healing as doing someone a favor, not my responsibility. Lady Oriel taught you the Fairy spell too, remember? Nothing aggravates me more than going into battle with an unprepared wizard. Anyone who wants the new healing spell can train it. Anyone can purchase or try to win a Life Amulet. I want the same opportunity for Life School that the other schools have. They deserve the option for a damage increasing spell. I already have Mend and my pip chance stands at 96% with my standard outfit. Why would I want to spend a training point on this spell for a measly 5% heal increase? I'll just get a Mend Treasure Card from the Bazaar if I want the extra 5% healing. Need to get to 100% pip chance? I'll just put on my trusty school pet, he has pip O' plenty.There, is it 'settled' now? I want a damage increasing spell. Oh, and Kingurz, to get a damage increasing global spell for life, you can go to Mooshu and get a Brown Spider that gives you a pet spell for a global damage increase. I have a few different ones I have trained up to give some sweet talents. Hope that helps you, but my guess is you don't play a Life Wizard and that's why you don't know what you're talking about or have need of that information, but there it is.
ABC EZ as 123 on Dec 4, 2012 wrote:Hi Frizz2000.Yes, yes you are complaining. You produce a litany of difficulties faced by Balance School and then ask if you are complaining. Yes, that would qualify as a complaint.What does this have to do with the topic precisely? If you want to complain (and then not claim otherwise) about a balance spell, do it on a thread of your own. I don't see a very good case being made why Life School shouldn't get a damage aura based on the difficulties of playing a Balance Wizard. I also play a Balance Wizard and am fully aware of the challenges faced when playing that school.When you feel that you have not been treated fairly, make a statement about it if you want to. Don't tell me not to make mine.
ABC EZ as 123 on Nov 15, 2012 wrote:Dear Professor Greyrose,I am sorely disappointed at the lack of a combat power boosting spell for level 84 Life wizards. Azteca is incredibly challenging and I am soloing most of it. Every wizard needs all the advantage they can get. I earned my levels the same as every other school. That my school has been singled out not to receive a combat boost skill is terribly confusing. Anyone who wants the heal boosting spell can choose it. As I life wizard, I have plenty of heal-boosting options available to me. I have sanctuary, mend (also available to all), and crafted healers' ring and athame. I don't need help healing, I need help fighting. I can't heal these uber-powerful monsters into submmission!Please add a Star school aura for Life school. I only ask to be given the same options that the other schools have. Thank you for your consideration,Calamity SkullbloodArchmage Theurgist
Promethean oxnhors... on Dec 21, 2012 wrote:Calamity,If you have completed the quest to restore the Star Astral Pedestal in Three Points by defeating Wanadi for the Stardust, would you please help me understand how to beat him? I came close, but it seems as if this is a solo dungeon because my good friend, Amy Rosepetal, and she told me that she couldn't port in.Thanks for any and all suggestions,Timothy Pearlflower (Ice Archmage, Level 84) in the Zocalo
fireproof1111 on Dec 21, 2012 wrote:Ship notice the professors are not getting back to you. It may be because there is nothing needing done. You seem to just keep ranting over an over. They donot seem to care that you want life to have more damage so please stop crying and accept it.And you have a right to make a statement but you seem to have a statement about this on every thread section you can. Just wait for a response from KI and if you dont get one then its not important.
Promethean oxnhors... on Dec 22, 2012 wrote:TO: Shiponland and Kingurz;Having read some of your posts, it seems as if you both need time to calm down. I am trying to be an arbitrator about you both, because you both seem to be wound up.Shiponland: Many people like to solo the game, because not everyone likes to have team players, so that if they go into a boss battle they can either battle all the enemies, or use crowns to buy minions. At the same time, Kingurz is right and you should feel blessed that your Life wizard was meant as an anchor to help others that are ill-suited for the higher lever worlds. At the same time, most wizards are ill-suited because the strategy they used has failed and they don't understand why.Kingurz: I must confess here that you among others, have tried to help me with issues I have had with wizard101, that it seems as if you might be one of the techies, if not, I'm sorry. You have probably read as much Life complaints about the Cycle of Life as I have, and to be honest, Shiponland should take "with a grain of salt" the wisdom you gave her about "dealing with it and move on", simply because the designers of wizard101 created the game of Azteca with the most-challenging and most-stressful situations of all the worlds I have travelled to.Shiponland, I commend you that you love having a take-no-prisoners as a strategy, but to be honest about wizard101, it is meant to be a game about meeting and making friends with people all over the world. The game even demands places like Briskbee Tower on Colossus Boulevard and Waterworks in Crab Alley to be about working together to earn the experience. One more thing to you, Shiponland: as long as I have played and read answers about posts I have made, there seems to be no better person on directing anyone to the proper channels than Kingurz. His answers may seem insulting, but the reality is, that unless Kingsisle chooses to change thing they won't.Timothy Pearlflower (Ice Archmage, Level 84) in the Zocalo
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I just got back from a vacation in Seattle
where, ironically, I got to watch Ames' very
own Parlours play a set. The show at Seattle
institution The Crocodile was part of the band's
recently-completed west coast tour that included
stops in Colorado, Idaho, Washington, Oregon,
California, Arizona and Colorado, all leading
up to the band's CD-release party this past
week at Wooly's. Small world, indeed.
Denver's Coles Whalen comes back to town on
Sept. 6 at People's. The show starts at 9 p.m.,
and tickets are $10 at the door.
Also on Sept. 6, Gas Lamp hosts its "Open Jam,"
featuring the Scott Long Band. That show kicks
off at 9 p.m. as well and is free.
On Friday, Sept. 7, check out the Des Moines
Art Center's "First Friday" series. This month
the series features the incomparable Tina Haase
Findlay and Bella Soul. The show starts at 5
p.m., and while you're there, you can enjoy
the cash bar and the Art Center's top-notch
collection of… well, art. Admission is free
to Art Center Members, $5 for the proles.
House of Bricks has a couple of shows on Sept.
7 as well. At 5 p.m., check out Shatter and
4onthefloor for $5, and then Shatter, Dark Mirror
and In Troubled Times at 9:30 p.m. for the same
The Sound Notes Pick o' the Week is at Wooly's
on Saturday, Sept. 8. The Viva Montesa CD-release
party kicks off at 9 p.m. and also features
The Austin Taft Soundtrack and Resurrection
Mary; $5 gets you in, and CDs will naturally
be for sale also.
Also on Sept. 8, House of Bricks has an all-ages
show, starting at 5 p.m. The lineup includes
As For You, Screaming for Silence, No Good Deed
and Soundstill; $5 at the door.
The Mills Street Band plays at Two Saints Winery
in St. Charles on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m.
It's free to get in, and there's wine for sale
by the bottle or by the glass.
Also on Sept. 9, Los Angeles rock outfit Attaloss
will play the Vaudeville Mews at 5 p.m. The
all-ages show is $10 at the door and will also
feature Hollowpoint, Twenty 2 Salute and Kick.
Also at Vaudeville Mews is Detroit hardcore
group Negative Approach. That all-ages show
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Tickets are $12 at the door, and Knuckled Down
also performs.
Get your fill of both hip-hop and Jewish auteur-related
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Finally, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, it's time for
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This extensive park (68.4 Hectares/ 169 Acres) has many features and facilities. It boasts formal gardens and open parkland in which to relax and take in views over the city. Quiet contemplation can also be had at the House for an Art Lover and for the more active and adventurous there are extensive sports facilities.
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A mosaic of longleaf pine forest once dominated the southern US, covering more than 90 million acres in North America.Today almost 98% of these longleaf pines have been eliminated. These pines, characterized by their 4 distinct growth stages and long needles, were wiped out by widespread deforestation due to the migration of settlers. Controlled fires, soil characteristics, topography, and land use control the survival of these once prevailing forests. The frequency of fires is essential to the growth and regeneration of these diverse communities. These pines are known for their longevity(existing at 500 years old) and adaptability. Bill Finch and other advocates use spectacular photos to campaign for the preservation, restoration, and reestablishment of longleaf pine forests.
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What does it say when the world's No 1 video technology site starts covering the latest trends about death and dying? From end of life planning websites to the most recent ideas of mushroom seeded burial suits, TED covers technology at the cutting edge. It says #deathtech is here to stay. If you are in the funeral industry, you need to watch or listen to the digital trends that will impact your future business.
TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Over 800 speeches on TED discuss the subject of death and dying. In this post, I want to give you links to 5 of the most watched TED videos on death and dying.
I don't Have Time To Watch Videos!
I understand that the pressure of work can push out time for personal development. With a smartphone in your pocket, any spare time waiting in car while a funeral takes place, or even walking the dog can be used to learn what are the latest funeral trends.
TED makes it as easy as possible to access the information in the way that you prefer. You can:
Download an interactive transcript that is time synced for easy reference.
Download the video to watch offline at a convenient time
Download an audio mp3 track
Listen to podcast
If you want to develop your knowledge, there's no reason consuming the content at a time that works for you in a way that is suitable isn't possible.
Here are 5 TED talks on the subject of death or dying worth watching:
My Mushroom Burial Suit
In this talk Jae Rhim Lee asks the question can we commit our bodies to a cleaner, greener Earth, even after death? With more than 1.3 million views, obviously this is a topic that interests many people.
We Need A Heroic Narrative For Death
Amanda Bennett and her husband were passionate and full of life all throughout their lives together — and up until the final days, too. Bennett gives a sweet yet powerful talk on why, for the loved ones of the dying, having hope for a happy ending shouldn't warrant a diagnosis of "denial." She calls for a more heroic narrative for death — to match the ones we have in life.
Prepare For A Good End Of Life
Thinking about death is frightening, but planning ahead is practical and leaves more room for peace of mind in our final days. In a solemn, thoughtful talk, Judy MacDonald Johnston shares 5 practices for planning for a good end of life.
There Is A Better Way To Die
In this short, provocative talk, architect Alison Killing looks at buildings where death and dying happen — cemeteries, hospitals, homes. The way we die is changing, and the way we build for dying ... well, maybe that should too. It's a surprisingly fascinating look at a hidden aspect of our cities, and our lives.
A Good GoodBye
Don't plan to die? Bad news – humans have a 100% mortality rate. Yet only 30% of us make end-of-life plans: wills or trusts, advance medical directives and pre-need funeral planning. That leaves 70% of us unprepared and devastated, not if but when a death occurs. Listen to Gail Rubin on why we avoid the topic of death and what we can do to improve end-of-life planning rates so everyone can have a good goodbye.
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I just heard that Channel 2 will air this next month so I think it's about time to publish this review 😆
Kim Min Kyu is a majority shareholder of KM Financial. He is close to perfect except that he is allergic to human contact. Due to his condition, he grew up alone. Well, he has his machines and of course, technology.
Jo Jia or known as President Jo is a personal shopper. She struggles in finding a proper job because she wants to design and build stuff and become an entrepreneur out of it. That's all she wanted to do in her life.
Hong Baek Gyun is a well known developer of android robot and is working in Santa Maria Research. He is Jia's ex-boyfriend and he developed a robot that looks exactly like her. He named it Aji 3. KM Financial was about to sell Santa Maria to another company so he sent a video of Aji 3 to Min Kyu telling him that Min Kyu owns the robot. It got Min Kyu's interest and wanted to test Aji 3 before he decides if KM Financial should sell Santa Maria or give them additional funding for robot development. But, Aji 3 got damaged and needed more time to be fixed. Baek Gyun called Jia and sent her to Min Kyu in place of Aji 3 instead.
Min Kyu thought Jia is really a robot and everything gets tangled as the story progress.
Min Kyu doesn't trust anyone. He was betrayed by the people he treated as family and what made it worse is his medical condition. It's pretty serious and may cause his own death. Living alone is his mean of survival. He put on this mask, so people won't take advantage of him but behind that, he is very sweet and genuine and just very naive – it's cute! He knows how to take care of the things and people he value the most. He is a keeper. UGH I JUST LOVE HIM SO MUCH. Both Min Kyu and Seung Ho. Hehe LOOK AT HIM. HOW CAN YOU NOT?
Jo Ji Ah has a very strong personality. She knows what she wants and she really goes after her dreams. She invented a lot of things that are sometimes funny but creative nonetheless. For someone who has IQ of 94, she invented something through Quantum Physics. (HAHAHAHAHA! This is really the rom com you are looking for!) She hated Min Kyu but got soft with him when she found out his story.
Soo Bin really did well in portraying both Jo Ji-Ah and Aji 3. She really does look like a doll! I mean, a robot! So pretty, right?
Baek Gyun will do everything for the Santa Maria team and Aji 3. When Ji Ah broke up with him, he didn't know what he did wrong. He only realized it when he called Ji Ah to replace Aji 3. He still cares about her but he knows that they are no longer the same as they were years ago. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT!
They really played an important role here for the main characters own growth. They are really funny but very affectionate. You will love them!
I must also give it to these two. You will hate them at first. They are Min Kyu's childhood friends. I'm excited for you to see how well they have also grown!
◼ It is not a Korean drama if the main lead's parent won't die in a tragedy leaving their kid with nothing but big fortune. Yeah? It has kind of become a thing. This one is not different. That concept will give the story a dramatic touch. I am always a victim! LOL
◼ I really didn't want to watch this because it's too fantasy for me. I mean, how can Min Kyu not recognized that Ji Ah is a person and not a robot? The plot ain't too much of a twist for me – not even the story behind Min Kyu's allergy. But out of that context, the story is really good! You know it's good when I cry even though it is a ROM COM. A ROM COM. That's how well established the characters are. It's hard to be an empath.
◼ It might be really funny, but you can feel the conflicts of the characters—to other characters and with their inner selves. I love stories that make me justify all the characters actions and decisions. I think that is how we grow as a person.
◼ This particular scene reminds me of The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Talk to me if you get it after watching!
◼ Sometimes, I see Lee Sung Kyung in Soo Bin when she is Aji 3. Maybe it's just me. Look how the bokeh lights turn into heart shape. Look forward to the scene before this. I'm so akGKASFKJA
◼ I'm Not a Robot is not problematic. All the characters will make you either laugh or cry or both or will just leave you in uwu state. I really recommend this!!!!!!!!
◼ Let me end this with my most favorite line from the series:
They say the first humans were made of atomic dust, why look for a star outside when they're inside you?
Here's the trailer. Enjoy!
「DISCLAIMER: Yoo Seung Ho, Chae Soo Bin, Uhm Ki Joon, Santa Maria team, Yoo Cheol and Ri El」


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I'm looking for my manual for graceful living. I think I set it down somewhere over here...
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Here and There, This and That
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Safe travels to you... envying your time in Maine, but I have my own carrot dangling later in the summer.ReplyDelete
Sounds like you're going to be busy :)ReplyDelete
Here's to all your ventures going well.
I have my fingers crossed for that book proposal--have great writing time in Maine! Richard and I have got a big public garden project brewing that's pretty exciting. More on that later in my blog... Safe travels!ReplyDelete
Sounds like they'll be lovely excursions, and rewarding.ReplyDelete
I'll be in Buffalo, too, for the Garden Bloggers gathering. I'm looking forward to it.
Wondering if that book proposal might have something to do with women using tools and building?ReplyDelete
I have been trimming Mesquite trees and thinking about your wise guidance regarding tree trimming all the while:)
Your pics. are great - great reference/ideas for future projects.
I do hope you thoroughly enjoy your adventures. I expect we will hear all about them sometime in the future.
Lindy - in AZ for a few more months :)
Sherrie--Gotta love those carrots.ReplyDelete
VP--I've got some public plantings pics for you coming up in a post.
Susan--Can't wait to read about the public garden project.
lkw--hope to see you there!
Lindy--Hmmm, it might have something to do with that, but in a roundabout way. What are you planning to do with the mesquite trimmings?
Mesquite trimmings: We currently (until the big move:) are living on 5 acres in the Sonoran Desert. We have arroyos which turn into gully washers in a downpour. My husband cut the Mesquite into workable lengths, hauled the branches, limbs, and twigs out to some of the arroyos (these are rather shallow on our land) and positioned them to try and prevent erosion.ReplyDelete