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Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra (GSO; Swedish: Göteborgs Symfoniker) is a Swedish symphony orchestra based in Gothenburg. The GSO is resident at the Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen. The orchestra received the title of the National Orchestra of Sweden (Swedish: Sveriges Nationalorkester) in 1997.
|Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra (GSO)
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|Santtu-Matias Rouvali
The GSO was founded in 1905, with Heinrich Hammer as its first principal conductor. The composer Wilhelm Stenhammar was the orchestra's second principal conductor, from 1907 to 1922. In addition to Stenhammar conducting his own works, Jean Sibelius and Carl Nielsen made regular guest-conducting appearances with the GSO. The orchestra's fortunes waxed and waned in subsequent years, until the advent of Neeme Järvi as principal conductor, from 1982 to 2004.[1] Although the GSO has a broad repertoire, it has a special affinity for the works of the Nordic Late Romantic composers, such as Jean Sibelius and Edvard Grieg. During Järvi's tenure as principal conductor, the longest tenure of any principal conductor in the GSO's history, its reputation on the world stage was greatly increased, including sponsorships from Volvo and a recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon.[2] Järvi currently holds the title of Principal Conductor Emeritus (Chefdirigent Emeritus) with the GSO.
Gustavo Dudamel was principal conductor of the GSO from 2007 to 2012,[3][4] and now has the title of hedersdirigent (honorary conductor) of the GSO. Past principal guest conductors of the GSO have included Christian Zacharias. Kent Nagano became principal guest conductor and artistic advisor of the GSO as of the 2013–2014 season, with an initial contract of three years.[5] In August 2014, Santtu-Matias Rouvali first guest-conducted the GSO. In May 2016, the GSO announced the appointment of Rouvali as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2017–2018 season, with an initial contract of four years.[6][7] In May 2019, the GSO announced the extension of Rouvali's contract through 2025.[8]
In addition to Deutsche Grammophon, the orchestra has recorded commercially for such labels as BIS.[9][10]
Principal ConductorsEdit
- Heinrich Hammer (1905–1907)
- Wilhelm Stenhammar (1907–1922)
- Ture Rangström (1922–1925)
- Tor Mann (1925–1939)
- Issay Dobrowen (1941–1953)
- Dean Dixon (1953–1960)
- Sten Frykberg (1960–1967)
- Sergiu Comissiona (1967–1973)
- Sixten Ehrling (1974–1976)
- Charles Dutoit (1976–1979)
- Neeme Järvi (1982–2004)
- Mario Venzago (2004–2007)
- Gustavo Dudamel (2007–2012)
- Santtu-Matias Rouvali (2017–present)
See alsoEdit
- ^ Tim Ashley (2001-07-27). "North stars". The Guardian. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
- ^ Andrew Clements (2005-09-09). "Sibelius: The Symphonies, Gothenburg SO/ Jarvi(Deutsche Grammophon, four SACDs)". The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
- ^ Reed Johnson (2008-11-23). "Conductor Gustavo Dudamel is riding a wave of Dudamania". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
- ^ "Dudamel förnyar kontrakt med Göteborgs Symfoniker till 2012" (Press release). Göteborgs Symfoniker. 30 September 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-06.
- ^ Malin Clausson (2012-08-30). "Nagano tar över efter Dudamel". Göteborgs-Posten. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
- ^ "Gothenburg Symphony appoints Santtu-Matias Rouvali as Chief Conductor" (Press release). Harrison Parrott. 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 7 October 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
- ^ "31-årig dirigent ska leda symfonikerna i Goteborg". Sverige-Radio. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
- ^ "Rouvali förlänger sitt kontrakt" (Press release). Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
- ^ Andrew Clements (2004-08-06). "Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6; Francesca da Rimini: Gothenburg Symphony/ Järvi (BIS)". The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
- ^ Tim Ashley (2006-05-04). "Gubaidulina: The Deceitful Face of Hope and of Despair; Sieben Worte, Bezaly/ Miki/ Thedeen/ Gothenburg Symphony/ Vanzago (BIS)". The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
- Pâris, Alain, ed. (1995). Dictionnaire des interprètes et de l'interprétation musicale au XXe siècle. Paris: R. Laffont. ISBN 2-221-08064-5.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)


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Tresa Roebuck Spencer, PhD
Dr. Roebuck Spencer is a board certified Clinical Neuropsychologist licensed in Louisiana, Florida, and Washington DC, who specializes in neuropsychological evaluation and treatment. She provides neuropsychological assessments for a wide range of conditions, including general memory and cognitive problems, traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. She also provides psychotherapy for patients and their families who are adjusting to cognitive problems and assists with return to everyday functioning and responsibilities.
Dr. Roebuck Spencer has worked extensively in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, neurology, and psychiatry departments, interacting with multidisciplinary treatment teams. Dr. Spencer has also been actively involved in professional advocacy and has served on the Board of Directors for the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) as Member at Large from 2015-2017 and President-Elect in 2018. She will serve as the President of NAN in 2019.
Dr. Roebuck Spencer is actively involved in research and has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals and edited books. Her research interests focus on traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation, computerized neuropsychological testing, and telemedicine. She currently also works part time as a neuropsychologist for Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Jacksonville, FL and holds a research affiliation with the University of Oklahoma, where she continues to conduct research on military traumatic brain injury and sports concussion. Dr. Roebuck Spencer has served as an expert witness in state and federal courts in cases relating to neuropsychology and clinical psychology, including brain injury, stroke, pain, and psychological/psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Roebuck Spencer earned her PhD in clinical psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology from the University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program. She completed a neuropsychology focused internship at the University of Chicago Medical Center and postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) in Houston, TX.

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Three Distinctive Features of My Blog
1. I write a lot about my daily life through words, photos, and videos.
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Trading Edge magazine recently interviewed stock trader and blogger, Charles Kirk, of The Kirk Report for an upcoming print feature.
Of course, The Kirk Report is one of our regular reads here at Finance Trends (see our sidebar blogroll for more), and a popular destination for many traders and blog readers.
For those who'd like to know more about Charles and his thoughts on trading and blogging, check out this excerpt from the Trading Edge Q&A:
"Q: What would you say are the most important considerations for those thinking of going full-time?
A: First of all, don't do it for the money or because you don't like to work hard. Because of my website, I come into contact with many people who see trading as a way to get rich without doing a lot of work. That's simply not possible no matter how smart or skilled you may be or what trading strategy you discover and/or develop. Trading successfully requires diligence, dedication and determination and it is not a career for the lazy or get-rich easy crowd.
Second, the key is whether you really enjoy the trading process and challenging yourself on a daily basis. This is not a career for those who don't enjoy research, statistics, objective critical thinking, and testing/evaluation..."
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Thursday Triple Features
Welcome to a new weekly feature here at Movies With Abe, Thursday Triple Features. Throughout college, I would often head to the movies for three films in a row on a Friday or Sunday, and I'm excited to recall some of my most memorable experiences. I don't necessarily advocate that you try this at home, but I'll explore that as well.
My first triple feature experience actually came during high school, in April of 2006, in suburban Massachusetts, where driving between theatres was required.
Movie #1: The Sentinel
Theatre: Regal Cinemas Bellingham 14
Time of Day (approximate): 10am
Runtime: 108 minutes
This film was primed to be a big hit thanks to its plotline and its stars. Michael Douglas was officially the star, but the focus was much more on Kiefer Sutherland and Eva Longoria, right at the height of popularity for both shows, coming off of the Emmy-winning fifth season of "24" and when "Desperate Housewives" was still hot. Clark Johnson, who directed the pilot of "The Shield," was at the helm, yet this thriller was relatively forgettable, both in terms of audience reception and dollar earnings. Sometimes great TV doesn't translate as well to the big screen.
Movie #2: Friends with Money
Theatre: Regal Cinemas Bellingham 14
Time of Day (approximate): 12pm
Runtime: 88 minutes
This independent film was one of my initial favorites of 2006, featuring a fun network of four female friends, played by Catherine Keener (in a standout role), Jennifer Aniston, Frances McDormand (who won an Independent Spirit Award), and Joan Cusack. The men were pretty good too, including Jason Isaacs, Greg Germann (currently appearing on "House of Lies"), and Simon McBurney in a magnificent role as McDormand's allegedly gay husband romanced by Ty Burrell of "Modern Family." This dramedy from Nicole Holofcener, who later did "Please Give," was poignant and entertaining, and it's a shame it wasn't widely seen.
Movie #3: American Dreamz
Theatre: AMC Framingham 16
Time of Day (approximate): 6pm
Runtime: 107 min
A four-hour break and change of scenery permitted me the opportunity to eat some food before going into this bizarre, over-the-top, and heavy satirical parody of "American Idol" back before there were tons of reality shows about singing and being a star. Hugh Grant sent up Simon Cowell, while Mandy Moore played the ingénue and Dennis Quaid was the president trying to be hip by appearing on the show. The movie was amusing and had its moments, but overall felt somewhat disjointed.
The review: None of these films made much of a splash, and I have difficulty recalling much about any of them at this point save for Catherine Keener's insistence that her emotionless husband Jason Isaacs should ask "Are you okay?" after hearing her yelp in pain even if it wouldn't actually help.
The grades: C+, B+, B
A good lineup? There's no reason to watch these movies together at all. It was simply a case of three movies I wanted to see all playing on the same day.
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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Grand Canyon South Rim and other Grand Canyon topics.
Many birds live in the Grand Canyon, from swifts to the canyon wren. Look high over the chasm and chances are you'll see ravens dancing on the updrafts, and other large birds soaring on wide, heavy wings. These are California Condors, and they have not lived at the canyon for years.
In 1996, six birds were reintroduced to the canyon area, and they have continued to thrive in their new environment. Today, 51 condors live in the area as they have continued to be released into the wild. At least two pairs of the birds successfully bred and hatched young, but at least one of those young, the first born in the wild, died within two years of its' birth.
Seeing the condors in flight over the Grand Canyon is a magnificent and unforgettable sight. As you meander along the Rim Trail, take a look up into the skies over the Grand Canyon. You may be surprised at just what you'll see soaring in the blue skies above your head.
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While we have already received a glimpse of their quirky and adorable chemistry in the endorsement that they have done together, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt are now all set to be paired together on the big screen. Though there have been several speculations in the past about the forthcoming films featuring this couple, this time around, it is for a Zoya Akhtar directorial titled Gully Boy.
Almost a year ago, we had reported that Zoya Akhtar is contemplating on making a film about Mumbai based street rappers, inspired from real life. The director had been quite gung-ho about the project and that Ranveer Singh will topline the star cast. However, a couple of months ago, there was buzz about Varun Dhawan replacing him. But now it seems that all of these rumours have been put to rest and adding another name to the leading cast of the film is that of Alia Bhatt.
From what we hear, besides Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani who will step in as producers for the film with their banner Excel Entertainment, it is also Zoya Akhtar who will kick start her new production banner Tiger Baby with Gully Boy. The film is said to go on floors in November this year.
As of now, the cast is busy with their other commitments. While Ranveer Singh has dedicated all his time and energy to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next magnum opus Padmavati, Alia Bhatt is gearing up for the release of Badrinath Ki Dulhania after which she has to also focus on Ranbir Kapoor starrer Dragon. Besides the two, we hear that she has also signed a woman-centric project.


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Super good and addictive comfort food right here! I love putting together a meal that I know will be hearty and filling. I found some plain macaroni pasta in my fridge and that is was triggered me to think of homemade mac & cheese. Originally, I never liked making macaroni and cheese from scratch because it takes so long and I don't have the time or the patience. Well, problem solved with store bought alfredo sauce! It becomes your base that you add your cheeses and other goodies to to add layers of flavor. A great fall recipe for sure (and no pumpkin)!
Mac & Cheese
- 3/4 lb any short cut pasta I used a combination of macaroni and tri-color rotini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1/2 cup diced ham I used slices from the deli--about 2 or 3 oz
- 1 14.25 oz jar alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups grated swiss cheese
- 1 cup crushed original Ruffles chips
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Cook pasta according to packaged directions. Set aside. In large pot, melt butter. Cook onions and ham until lightly browned; about 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat and add in Alfredo sauce. Swish milk in empty Alfredo sauce jar and pour into pot. Slowly stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese and all Swiss cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in cooked pasta. Pour into large baking dish. Top with crushed chips, Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted. Serve hot.


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Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. In our life, many roads would come our way as we journey through life.
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Achieving Spiritual Development Despite A Materialistic World
During the earlier days, people primarily used their instincts as well as their psychic abilities in order to figure out the world and live life in such a way that they will attract positive energy at all times.
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2011 ACEC Summit Was a Great Success!
Program Presentations
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
1:00 – 2:15pm
Keynote Address – Dr. Sean Richardson
Headstrong: The Psychology of Leading Excellence
2:45 – 4:00pm
Market & Technology Trends Panel
Understanding Changing Economies and Technologies
- Nancy Sperry, Senior Business Director, Global Accounts, Deltek - Moderator
- Mark Casaletto, V.P. & General Manager, Reed Construction Data
- Caesar Ruest, BIM Solutions Executive, Architecture Engineering Construction – Canada, Autodesk
- Marie-Claude Erian, Sector Advisor, Infrastructure & Environment, Export Development Canada
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Friday, June 24, 2011
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Why Your Brand Is So Important
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Say What You Mean, Mean What you Say, and Know When to Say It
- Stephen Panciuk, Vice-President, Architects & Engineers, ENCON - Moderator
- Owen Pawson, LLP, Partner, Miller Thomson
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- John Cameron, Senior Commercial Account Manager, RBC Royal Bank - Moderator
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Industry Leaders Talk Shop; Share your Experience and Challenges
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CEOs Share Tips on How to Advance Your Career and Think Like a Leader
- Jean-Philippe Moreau, ing., Vice-Président, Innovation & développement de nouveaux marches, BPR-CSO - Moderator
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- Jason Mewis, P.Eng., President, ENGCOMP
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When you tire of the treadmill and you can't stand to take the neighborhood loop again, it's time to take to the trail. We partnered with Triangle Explorer, an avid runner and local scout, to bring you 17 of the Triangle's top running spots. Whether you're searching for super scenic (we've got sunset views and sunflowers) or a real challenge (burn, baby, burn), you'll find everything you need to cure your trail cravings. Not much of a runner? No worries—walk, jog, bike, bring the stroller or your dog to enjoy these Triangle gems!
(Formally called the North Wake Landfill Park.) This is the spot to go if you want to challenge yourself with a steep hill to run. I like to warm up with a one mile lap around the capped landfill, then sprint up the quarter mile gravel trail leading to the top of the landfill. Your hard work getting to the top is rewarded with amazing views from the highest point in North Raleigh. It also makes a stunning place to catch the sunset.
Named after the after the Occaneechi Indians that lived in the area long ago and used for NASCAR races back in the 1950's and 60's, the Occoneechee Speedway site is now a heavily forested dirt trail that offers a truly unique place to run in Hillsborough. The old spectator bleachers still line the mile–long oval dirt track that is just begging for you to take a lap. The track itself is nice and flat with parts that travel along the Eno River. This is a popular place to run on weekends and has many Instagrammable views including a few old rusted out speedsters resting along the track evoking memories of the track's racing days.
Named after the famed Duke Cross Country running coach, this trail is not for the faint of heart. It's a challenging 2.9 mile crushed gravel trail that loops around the Washington Duke Inn offering challenging hills and gorgeous views of the golf course. Once you've mastered this trail, you'll be ready for anything!
The lower Neuse Greenway provides a rural and scenic running trail from south Raleigh into Clayton. My favorite time to run along this trail is in June—that's because at mile 23 you'll encounter acres upon acres of golden sunflowers blooming just off the trail. It's a great spot to stop, enjoy the view and snap a selfie. Be sure to visit before the July heat wilts all the flowers!
This is a great spot for a short out-and-back run. The urban greenway stretches 1.8 miles along the beautiful Eno River. The trail includes several sections of boardwalks and bridges with connections to nearby neighborhoods and parks. Be sure to keep an eye out for the stickwork sculpture along the trail that resembles a small castle! The trail is easily accessible from the free parking deck next to Weaver Street Market.
Lake Lynn is the perfect running location for doing laps in North Raleigh along the 2.2 mile trail of paved greenway and wooden boardwalks looping around the bank of the lake. You might catch a glimpse of waterfowl and turtles sunbathing on logs along the shore of the lake. It's a particularly beautiful spot to run in autumn when the leaves start to change, creating a colorful backdrop to the lake.
Shelley Lake Park is a wonderful 53 acre lake and park in the suburbs of North Raleigh with a 2.2 mile trail that is a mix of asphalt and wooden boardwalks and loops around the entire lake. It is a great place to train for runners of all skill levels The trail is very flat and has workout stations strategically placed on the loop if you are wanting to get a set of pull-ups in on your trail run. Best of all the trail around the lake connects to the City of Raleigh Greenway system allowing you to extend the distance of your route if you need to get in a few extra miles or take in a nice long distance training run.
Umstead is one of the most popular places to run in the Triangle and it's especially popular for runners squeezing in a long run in each week. There are multiple trails of various distances with different trail conditions ranging from paved, crushed gravel and single-track trails through the woods. Whether you are running two miles or 20, you can easily put together a course for any distance you need. An added bonus? Many of the trails have water fountains every few miles to help you hydrate.
Dorothea Dix Park is Raleigh's largest city park covering 308-acres featuring historic architecture and rolling landscapes that offer striking views of the downtown Raleigh skyline. Home of the now closed Dorothea Dix Hospital this park is the gem of the City of Oaks and now plays host to community activities that take advantage of the open space throughout the year. The winding roads and rolling hills around the Dorothea Dix campus make it the perfect place for hill repeats and offer challenging route options that loop around the park. Don't worry, all your hard work will be worth it once you take in those great downtown Raleigh views.
Easily my favorite place to run in Wake Forest. The park is 117 acres and has 3 miles of paved trails that loop around wild-grass fields and flower garden areas. Several restored farm buildings are also located along the trail. My favorite part is the section of the trail that runs along the towering pecan grove and 2,000 foot long stone ribbon wall.
An oasis within Cary! Bond Park spans 310 acres with 4.2 miles of trails including a scenic route around the lake. The trails are a combination of mulch and crushed gravel, single-track paths and paved greenway. The elevated trail along the berm of the lake provides great views of the water.
Fast and flat is the name of the game along the American Tobacco Trail. This flat paved trail is just over 22 miles long and crosses three different counties stretching all the way from Durham to Apex. I like starting my run from the Durham Bulls Ball Park where there is plenty of parking. Afterwards there are plenty of great places nearby to eat so you can refuel after your weekend run.
Art installations mark the start of this trail in the small Community Center Park just outside downtown Chapel Hill. The 10-foot-wide paved path then stretches 1.5 miles along a small creek that meanders through the forest making for a nice out-and-back run. Coffee lovers take note, there's a short connector path (marked with a sign) that shoots off the side of the trail and leads you to the popular Caffe Driade nestled in the woods.
The 160 acres of fields and woodlands that surround the NC Museum of Art include several trails offering a unique intersection of art and nature. Multiple large sculptures and art installations can be found along the trails making for great photo opportunities. Trails from the art park connect to the Raleigh Greenway System so you can easily build a run of just about any distance starting from the park.
Raleigh has a wonderful greenway system and this is one of my favorite parts. I enjoy the paved 10-foot-wide trail that starts just below the outfall of Falls Lake Dam in North Raleigh. The trail meanders through a lush vegetated buffer that hugs the river providing nice water views. There's a good chance you'll see a blue heron hunting for fish along the riverbank and you might just encounter a deer grazing along the trail at dusk.
Lake Johnson is a fun place to train on the southwest Raleigh just inside the beltline. The park has 3.5 miles of paved greenway and 2 miles of unpaved trails. The main lake trail will take you on journey around the lake on 3 miles of paved trails through heavily wooded areas making it the perfect place to run in the summer when shade is key.The terrain of this trail is quite hilly, so be prepared for some huffing and puffing. This run is highly recommended for those doing interval and endurance training, sprints, and hill climbs. After your run celebrate by renting a boat at the visitor center and paddle around on the lake!
The Crabtree Creek Trail is a paved trail that spans 12 miles along Crabtree Creek through forested greenways, residential areas and city parks. Runners on this trail are rewarded with lovely views of the creek and its large rock outcroppings along with a few steep slopes along the way. The trail intersects several public parks including Lassiter Mill Park where you can see the former site of Lassiter Mill Dam and former site of grist mill built in 1764. There are also many wildlife viewing opportunities along the trail, especially along the boardwalk over the wetlands near Raleigh Boulevard. Look for the gazebo where you can watch and photograph birds, including waterfowl and blue herons.


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Dhulikhel/Nabuddha Hiking
Dhulikhel/Nabuddha Hiking
Dhulikhel is situated in the east part of Nepal and is just 32 km away from the capital city Kathmandu valley. The main attractions of Dhulikhel are the panoramic mountains views, numerous temples, and different types of landscape including diversity of people. The wide view of the high mountains can be seen from Karyolung in the east to Himalchuli in the west. It is the main highway to the Tibet via Tatopani boarder.
According to the Buddhist legend, Buddha offered his body to a starving tigress so she could fee her cubs. His reliquary Stupa remained underground for centuries in Namobuddha. It is the sacred place for Buddhists and many pilgrims come to stupa and Monastery nearby daily but especially on Saturday.
Small but historical Panauti city is just 36 km way east of Kathmandu. The confluence of the Roshi khola and Pangamti khola ( river) outside the town.
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Trip Duration: 6 days trip
Max. Altitude: 1550m./5115 ft..
Minimum Altitude: 1295m./ 4273 ft.
Grade: Easy
Activities: Hiking/ tour
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee
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Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Group Size: 2 persons (minimum) to 12 persons (maximum)
Best season: Feb, March, April, May, Sep, Oct & Nov.
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009, 6.30pm-8pm,
Galway City Library
Featured readers are Maureen Ryan, Dave Rock and Marck Beggs.
Maureen Ryan has lived most of her adult life in Galway. She has published two novels and over 400 academic papers, essays, sermons, meditations and reflections. She is a psychologist, a Priest in the Church of Ireland and a Canon in the National Cathedral of St. Patrick's, Dublin. She recently gave up a well paid job as a religious columnist to make her fortune writing poetry. To that end she is taking classes with Susan Millar DuMars and Kevin Higgins. She is preparing a book for Columba Press and a collection of short stories titled 'Marchpane Smiles'.
Dave Rock is a Scottish-Lithuanian-Irish-English something or other. He has been writing since he was seven years old. His work has been published in journals such as The Shop, Revival, Foiseach and The Old Yellow Lantern. He won the GYT/Bank of Ireland One Act Play Festival Best New Writing Award. He has been a featured reader at many different venues, including the Whitehouse, the Electric Picnic and Dun Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures. He is a former Auditor of the Writers Society of NUIG. His first collection of poetry is published soon by Maverick Press.
Marck Beggs is a professor and graduate dean at Henderson State University, Arkansas. When he is not writing poems or singing his quasi-folk songs, he can sometimes be found watching the weeds proliferate in his garden as he daydreams of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and butternut squash. Needless to say, he cites Whitman as a major influence. He is the author of Catastrophic Chords (Salmon, 2008), Libido Café (Salmon, 2004) and Godworm (1995). His folk-rock band, dog gods, released their debut CD in 2008 (www.cdbaby.com/doggodsmusic).
As usual there will be an open-mic after the Featured Readers have finished. New readers are always most welcome. The MC for the evening will be Susan Millar DuMars. For further details phone 087-6431748.
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Christmas Social in Aid of the Homeless
Hosted by Barnet Momentum, Barnet Trades Council and Barnet Alliance for Public Services
Saturday December 3rd from 7 – 11.30pm
Safari Bar North Finchley.
Food and beverage will be available to buy from behind the bar. As it is so near christmas we have decided to have christmas theme – donation at the door – proceeds to Streets Kitchen which will be used for distributing meals/clothes/info for the homeless.


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Many ask about how the party and nightlife scene is here in Ecuador.
It's good. That's for sure.
In Ecuador, as in many places in Latin America, many folks tend to continue to go out partying and drinking well into their 30's, sometimes into their 40's or 50's.
For me, here are the three top places to party in Ecuador:
3. Cuenca Old Town (Calle Larga): Fun old town loaded with students and expats in a scene that will remind many of Partying along Europe's cobblestone streets.
2. Montanita: Montanita, a small town on the coast of Ecuador, rocks all year long from Thursday to Sunday. Anyone interested in the Bob Marley style, hippie surfer theme, go there.
1. Mariscal District, PLAZA FOCH AREA, Quito: By far the NUMBER ONE place to party in Ecuador, this place is loaded with bars, discos and restaurants for everyone from gays, straights, singles, couples and everything in between. You can find a place to party literally every night of the week except Sundays.
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For the first time in program history, the Wesleyan University volleyball team has advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division III Championships. The Cardinals won the Providence Regional by defeating No. 2 Johnson & Wales, 3-1, in which they snapped the Wildcats' 33-match win streak. The final eight teams remaining in the tournament were reseeded and Wesleyan (20-5) secured the No. 7 seed. The Cardinals will continue their quest for a national title on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. against seconded-seeded Juniata (27-3) in the A.J. Palumbo Center on the campus of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. Saint Vincent College and Sports PITTSBURGH will serve as tournament hosts.
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Wesleyan and Juniata have not played each other this season but did see each other twice last year. The Eagles were victorious in both matchups, claiming a 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-16) win on Sept. 23 and another 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-22) victory on Oct. 21. Thursday's match is just the third-ever meeting between the two programs and can be viewed HERE. The winner will advance to the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. with the national championship scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.
Schedule * Roster * Stats
- Wesleyan boasts a 20-5 overall record and finished 9-1 in the NESCAC.
- The Cardinals are riding a historic stretch, reaching the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back years for the first time in program history.
- Last year, Wesleyan won its first-ever NESCAC Championship and finished the year with a 22-6 mark.
- The team is led by AVCA All-Americans Phia Bellizzi (2018) and Nicole Hilton (2017), and All-America Honorable Mentions Kaira Muraoka-Robertson (2018) and Stasie Litinsky (2017). Bellizzi ranks 12th in the country in digs, averaging 5.95 per set. Additionally, she was named a First Team All-NESCAC honoree and Mia Hogan was named to the Second Team.
- Head Coach Ben Somera is in his fourth season at the helm and has completely revitalized the program. After going 5-15 his first year, the Cardinals finished 15-8 the next season before posting back-to-back 20-win campaigns.
- Wesleyan is 5-2 all-time in the NCAA Tournament.
Schedule * Roster * Stats
- Juniata owns a 27-3 overall record and went 6-0 in the Landmark Conference while winning its 38th conference title.
- After starting the season 2-3, the Eagles have gone 25-0 since. The team's three losses came against two Elite Eight teams, then-No. 2 Calvin (3-2) and then-No. 8 Ithaca (3-2), as well as then-No. 3 Wittenberg (3-2).
- The Eagles are led by five All-Americans – senior middle hitter Marybeth Weihbrecht, junior middle hitter Dejia Danhi, sophomore outside hitter Victoria Taylor, senior defensive specialist Katie Byrne, and junior opposite hitter Morgan Edwards. Weihbrecht was named the Landmark Player of the Year and ranks second in the country in hitting percentage (.418)
- Head Coach Heather Pavlik is in her eighth season at the helm of the program and boasts a 221-55 (.801) record.
- Juniata is a two-time NCAA Champion (2006, '04) and six-time runner-up. The Eagles have been to more NCAA Tournaments than any Division III team (38) and own a 107-43 (.713) all-time record in the postseason.
- No. 1 Calvin (31-1): Ranked No. 1 in the country | Three-time NCAA Champion | 58-26 all-time in NCAA Tournament
- No. 3 Emory (27-6): Ranked No. 9 in the country | 2008 National Champions | 51-23 all-time in NCAA Tournament
- No. 4 Wisconsin-Eau Claire (32-3): Ranked No. 14 in the country | 17-16 all-time in NCAA Tournament
- No. 5 Babson (26-8): Receiving votes in the top-25 polls | 7-3 all-time in NCAA Tournament
- No. 6 Ithaca (21-7): Ranked No. 25 in the country | 27-22 all-time in NCAA Tournament
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If you got hurt on the job, are you sure your workplace health coverage would cover your needs?
Christina Eastland says her insurance struggles have left her and her children in a desperate situation.
A former bus driver with Orange County Transportation Authority, Eastland's professional life was all about mobility. Then, in 2014, she was assisting a passenger off a bus and slipped, backing into a standing pole. An MRI revealed the injury.
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"Just found a mass that was pressing against my spinal cord like an abscess," Eastland says.
She says she was told she'd need surgery or paralysis was a certainty. She chose surgery. But during her recovery, she says she realized something was wrong. Eastland lost the use of her legs, and now fears she's losing touch with her children because of the unusual housing situation her injury landed them in.
The family lived in Long Beach before her injury, but was no longer a feasible place to live with the space needed for her to maneuver in her wheelchair.
"We have a barrier because we're not in the same household," she says.
For 14 months, Eastland and her kids have been living at the Residence Inn, paid for by workers' compensation insurance.
The youngest, Jaedyn, sleeps on a rollaway in mom's room. Her three oldest children sleep down a corridor in a separate room.
"I usually sleep right here, my sister sleeps on that side and my brother be like usually sleeping on the couch or on the floor," Damion Eastland says, describing the living situation.
The separation goes beyond physical to emotional for teens adapting to reversed roles, caring for their mother.
"I just miss being able to walk inside my mom's room and being able to talk to her just one on one," says Bryttany.
And Eastland's attorney says that's the court's order: the insurance company for OCTA must purchase an accessible home near Eastland's medical facilities.
"Just put them in one house under one roof, that's it," says Keith More, Eastland's attorney.
A spokesperson for the insurance company, Safety National tells the I-Team "It's not healthy or cost-effective to have her in a hotel … but that Eastland has rejected all our housing offers."
"It's like, here's a bone and you can just chew on it a little bit and then they snatch it right back," says Donovan Lane Jr.
The Eastland's attorneys shared a list of addresses submitted by the insurance company. They chose a home from the list, only to have that choice denied, attorneys for Safety National writing "my clients have advised me that they will not agree to the purchase of this home."
A Safety National spokesperson now admits to the I-Team a mistake was made, and says the home the Eastland's chose was never properly vetted and shouldn't have been on the list.
Another delay, leaving Eastland and her children with no ability to move forward with their lives.
"My kids shouldn't have to be put in this type of situation. Nobody should be in this type of situation," she says.
Safety National tells the I-Team it's now expanding the search for a suitable home for Christina Eastland.
If you're having issues with an insurance company about an unresolved claim, there are some sources you can turn to, including the California Department of Insurance and the Department of Industrial Relations.


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The New Zealand Land Cover Database (LCDB) is a multi-temporal, thematic classification of New Zealand's land cover. It contains 33 mainland classes (35 including the offshore Chatham Islands). The classification has evolved from version to version but backward compatibility has been maintained. Geographic features are described by a polygon boundary, a land cover code, and a land cover name at each of four nominal time steps; summer 1996/97, summer 2001/02, summer 2008/09, and summer 2012/13. The data set is designed to complement in theme, scale and accuracy, Land Information New Zealand's 1:50,000 topographic database. LCDB is suitable for use in national and regional state-of-environment monitoring, forest and shrubland inventory, biodiversity assessment, trend analysis and infrastructure planning. The classification used in LCDB v4.1 is presented in the document 'LCDBClassesAtVersion4.1.pdf' and a table correlating LCDB classes over all four LCDB versions is presented in the document 'LCDBClassCorrelations.pdf'. Both of these documents are available as an attachment to this dataset in the LRIS portal (lris.scinfo.org.nz/) and on the LCDB project site (www.lcdb.scinfo.org.nz). LCDB v4.1 was released in July 2015 and includes corrections to all time steps 1996/97, 2001/02, 2008/09 and 2012/13. A description of work undertaken for this release (including that in all earlier releases) is presented in the Lineage section. Of particular note at 4.1 is the re-mapping of Chatham Islands - first mapped at version 2, but then not continued through versions 3.0, 3.3, and 4.0 because of resource constraints. "EditAuthority" and "EditDate" are attributes, maintained since version 3.0 to indicate authorship and nominal date of polygon mapping, edit or change. The data is referenced to the New Zealand Transverse Mercator 2000 projection (NZTM2000) which uses the NZ Geodetic Datum 2000 (NZGD2000). Errors in the data due to misclassification (not changes since mapping) or poor delineation can be reported to Landcare Research for inclusion in the next release using the online feedback mechanisms in lris.scinfo.org.nz/.
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) involves severe inflammation of the lungs which ultimately leads to acute respiratory failure and death in affected cats. This is a life-threatening problem, causing death in a majority of patients despite life saving efforts and treatment. An almost 100 percent death rate is reported in affected cats due to ARDS. Genetic factors have been found to play a role in the development of acute respiratory failure in people, but these factors have not yet been investigated in cats.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome can present with a number of conditions and symptoms, which vary depending upon the underlying cause. Following are general symptoms seen in ARDS:
Following are some of the major causes of ARDS in cats:
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a life threatening emergency that requires immediate treatment for any chance of recovery. Along with emergency treatment, your veterinarian will try to find the underlying cause of the disorder. Various laboratory test panels will be ordered, including blood tests, serum biochemical tests, urine tests and blood gases. Blood gas analysis is one of the most important diagnostic methods used in veterinary practice for ARDS. Your veterinarian will also order chest X-rays and an echocardiography to evaluate the lungs and heart.
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Try this :-
DLTSPLF FILE(*SELECT) SELECT(username)
Should delete all the spooled files for "username".
Martin Gilbert.
I am not aware of such a command. The referenced DLTSPLF comes close, but it is not fully outq sensitive (it can handle some specific cases of an outq but not the general case of any outq). It wouldn't be hard to write such a command though using the List Spooled Files API QUSLSPL. The API provides for selection based on both username and outq. From there you would simply issue DLTSPLFs from the list.
Bruce Vining
I assume you already used 14 in front of the outq when in WRKOUTQ? 14=Clear
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September 13, 2005
Losing their religion
Gays, according to the Vatican, just can't control themselves:
The American prelate overseeing a sweeping Vatican evaluation of every seminary in the United States said yesterday that most gay candidates for the priesthood struggle to remain celibate and that the church must "stay on the safe side" by restricting their enrollment.
Archbishop Edwin O'Brien made the comments as Roman Catholics await word of an eagerly anticipated Vatican document on whether gays should be barred from the priesthood. O'Brien and several other U.S. bishops have said they expect that document to be released soon.
O'Brien, who leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services in Washington, said that "there are some priests ... with same-sex attractions and they've done very well" remaining celibate.
"But generally speaking, in my experience, the pressures are strong in an all-male atmosphere," he said. "And if there have been past failings, the church really must stay on the safe side. ... The same-sex attractions have gotten us into some legal problems."
O'Brien had told the National Catholic Register, an independent newsweekly, that "anyone who has engaged in homosexual activity, or has strong homosexual inclinations, would be best not to apply to a seminary and not to be accepted into a seminary," even if they had been celibate for a decade or more. O'Brien told The Associated Press that the church is not "hounding" gays out of the priesthood but wants to enroll seminarians who can maintain their vows of celibacy. The church considers gay relationships "intrinsically disordered."
A description that might more aptly be applied to the Catholic Church itself.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Third-Quarter Agricultural Credit Survey
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently released its Quarterly Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions for the third-quarter of this year, which stated in part that, "Bankers responding to the third-quarter survey continued to report concern for producers' financial positions due to low commodity prices. Low prices for crops and livestock were the chief concerns among bankers. Farmland conditions varied by region, with most in good shape due to summer rains but some suffered from excessive rain.
"Demand for agricultural loans decreased for a fourth consecutive quarter. Loan renewals and extensions continued to increase as loan repayment rates continued to decline. Overall, the volume of non-real-estate farm loans was lower than a year ago. Operating loans continued to increase year over year; all other loan categories fell in volume year over year in the third quarter."
The report from the Dallas Fed also indicated that, "District land values increased in the third quarter. Real irrigated land values rose the most, up 7.2 percent over the previous quarter. Real ranchland values were up 6.5 percent, and real dryland values were up 5.6 percent (Figure 2). According to bankers who responded both in third quarter 2016 and in third quarter 2015, ranchland and dryland values increased year over year, while irrigated land values were mostly unchanged from a year ago.
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"The anticipated trend in the farmland values index remained negative for a fth consecutive quarter, suggesting respondents expect farmland values to trend down in the upcoming months. Comments from bankers point to poor crop production, low commodity prices and concern about the economy as causing slowing land sales and depressing values. The credit standards index indicated continued tightening of standards (Figure 4)."
Figure 4
Additional comments from District Bankers were also included in the Dallas Fed Survey, including the following:
"- 2016 is shaping up to be financially challenging for ag producers. Low grain and cattle prices will place many producers in a position of large equity losses and partial fixed asset liquidation to remain in business."
"- Due to weather-related issues and low commodity prices, we are expecting some producers to fall short of paying off operating lines for 2016. There is an increased concern for the upcoming crop year with overall low commodity prices and possibly higher debt carry by producers."
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Dame Joan Collins has lifted the lid on the many instances of sexual harassment she has been subjected to during her 60-year career, as more and more allegations against Harvey Weinstein come to light.
During an appearance on Monday's 'This Morning', the 84-year-old actress said sexual harassment was "endemic" in the entertainment world, revealing she had been a victim of it since she first started out in showbusiness as a teenager.
Speaking to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby about Harvey Weinstein, she said: "I think a lot of people will be quaking in their boots. It's endemic. I have a grandchild who wants to be in showbiz and I don't want her to go through what I had to go through.
"I think that it's been something that's been going on, certainly since I started as a young actress of sixteen, seventeen.
"It was the reason my father - who was a theatrical agent - didn't want me to go into the business. He warned me about 'bad men'.
"I was as innocent as a 10-year-old today. We did not know anything about the 'S-word'. So, when I first started and did my first couple of films and went to an audition to play a Greek maid in a movie, the director wanted me to pull down my top so that he could see my cleavage... and that was for a one-liner in a movie. I thought it was a bit strange."
The former 'Dynasty' star revealed she may have missed out on the lead role in 1963's 'Cleopatra' - which eventually went to Elizabeth Taylor - because she refused the advances of a major Hollywood player
"I did about four tests for it," she said "At one industry party, I was dancing. [One executive] said, 'I would like to get you an apartment and I will visit you one or two times a week and I will guarantee you get all the pick of the scripts. I said, 'You're married'. He said, 'I'm sure you will also be front runner for Cleopatra. I didn't get the role. I don't know if it was that or if they wanted to get a much bigger star."
On another occasion, Joan said she was forced to hide in a wardrobe to escape an unnamed movie executive who was harassing her.
She said: "When I got my first audition to do my first big role at Ealing Studios… one of the producers always used to try and catch me at the screen test and push me up against the wall and stroke my arm.
"He was tall and smelly and horrible. I would push him away. I wouldn't think this had anything to do with getting the part. But then one day, he finally caught me. They hid me - a wonderful dresser hid me in the wardrobe in the wardrobe department. But shortly after that he did get me."
She continued: "I finally got in the car with him… and he behaved totally inappropriately. He had undone himself and had taken his hand. I said 'no'. It's horrible! He laughed at me and called me something very rude, a frigid little 'b'. He said, 'Don't you really want this part'? I said, 'I do'. He insinuated that if I didn't go along with him I wouldn't get it. Luckily, the director really wanted me to get the role."
Joan also revealed that screen legend Marilyn Monroe had warned her to "watch out for the wolves" in Hollywood.
"Marilyn had been so abused by men and had done so many things to get roles that she didn't want to do," Joan said.
"Most of these men were fat and old and hideous. These men had been in the business since they were young in the '20s and they fancied themselves. They were notorious. I don't know how many girls went along with it. I know a few."


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This article presents the outcomes of a research project conducted in five small Russian towns. Different coalitions between local actors take place in all communities. However, coalitions that meet the criteria of the urban regime (in Stone's classical interpretation) have been discovered, with certain reservations, only in two towns.
This article explores the relationship between hardships and protest in the world-system. Despite the history of discussion of anti-systemic protest, there has been little work that differentiates world-systems contributions to social movement research from others who examine social movements. We contribute to a theory of anti-systemic protest by re-introducing hardships as a crucial element that defines inequalities in the world-system; one consistent source of those hardships are austerity policies imposed in response to debt negotiations.
We develop a method of imputing ego network characteristics for respondents in probability samples of individuals. This imputed network uses the homophily principle to estimate certain properties of a respondent's core discussion network in the absence of actual network data. These properties measure the potential exposure of respondents to the attitudes, values, beliefs, and so on of their (likely) network alters.


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Dunedin School of Art (P block, Riego Street)
- Duration
- One weekly session per term: Wednesdays 6.00-8.00pm
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- 17 February, 4 May, 13 July and 14 September 2020
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- You can apply anytime by clicking the light blue APPLY button (directly above the fee shown to the right of your screen). This will take you to our Eventbrite page where you can apply and pay online.
Everyone has a camera, but do you know how to use all of its capabilities?
Learn the basics of photography! This course is great for people who have recently bought a camera and want some help discovering what it can do. It will help you get to grips with controlling your shutter speed and aperture as well as an understanding of how ISO, white balance and RAW shooting impact your images. Alongside learning how to use your digital camera, we will look at darkroom photograms, digital scanning, basic editing in Adobe Photoshop (black and white editing, RAW processing), sorting and filing digital images and post production options for your photos.
2020 term dates
|Term one
|17 February - 10 April
|Term two
|4 May - 26 June
|Term three
|13 July - 4 September
|Term four
|14 September - 6 November
Please note: There will be no classes on public holidays.
What if I want to attend the same course next term?
If you want to repeat this course, you will need to apply and pay for each term separately via our Eventbrite platform (by clicking the APPLY tab in the top right corner of this page).
You will study
- Exposure (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)
- Camera Settings (white balance, focus)
- Bulb Shooting and Light Painting
- Adobe Bridge Basics
- Photoshop Basics (black and white, RAW processing)
- Digital Scanning (depending on the level and interests of the class)
- Darkroom Taster (photograms and contact prints)
- Digital Printing and Post-production options
Please note: This course does include some small homework tasks some weeks.
Equipment required
- A digital camera with manual settings.
- A portable storage device (portable hard drive or a USB thumb drive)
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Is my camera suitable for the course?
There are three types of camera that are suitable for this course:
- BRIDGE CAMERAS are digital cameras that bridge the gap between the digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLRs) and the point-and-shoot camera. Like DSLR cameras, Bridge cameras have an adjustable aperture, shutter speed and ISO (however these settings are more limited)
- DIGITAL SINGLE-LENS REFLEX (DSLR) are digital cameras with an interchangeable lens. They combine the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to photographic film
- MIRRORLESS INTERCHANGEABLE LENS CAMERA (MILC) are digital cameras with an interchangeable lens. It is called mirrorless since it does not have a mirror in the optical path and instead uses the image sensor to provide the rear image display and/or the image electronic viewfinder.
Which photography course should I do?
This depends on your level and how comfortable you are with your camera. The Introduction to Photography class (Wednesday) has a strong focus on understanding the settings of your cameras and basic Photoshop. The Photography class follows on from the Introduction to Photography class so for this you will want to be confident with at least aperture and shutter priority and a basic understanding of the manual shooting mode. The class builds on the technical skills learnt in the first class with the additions of composition, light, panorama images and solutions for tricky exposures.
Do I need to buy anything for the class?
Throughout the class, there will be items recommended for you to buy. These items are optional. However, you will need to buy a USB card reader for class (where you can buy this item is covered in the first week of class).
Will there be any additional costs during the course?
Yes, there will be a couple of extra costs. However, these will change from student-to-student and will be explained during the first week of class.
What do I need to bring for the first week?
- Your camera with a fully charged battery (and its manual if you have it)
- Notebook and pen
- Your Student Login (this will be on your invoice)
- Yourself!
Do I need to be a wiz on the computer?
It will definitely help if you have used a computer before as you will be using Adobe Bridge and Photoshop as part of the course (you don't need previous experience with these programs). If you have never used a computer and are nervous about the computer component of the course, you may wish to complete a computer course beforehand.
I am purchasing a camera for the class what would you recommend?
If you can, a good option to begin with might be borrowing a camera from a friend to test it out first. Otherwise, to benefit you in the long run, perhaps look at getting a DSLR or MILC camera (Removable Lens) instead of a bridge camera. If you go into Jonathan's Photo Warehouse on George Street in Dunedin, ask them for recommendations for the type of things you want in a camera and your budget. They should be able to point you in the right direction. You can also look up reviews and specs online which might help with your decision from the recommendations given. As for the lens that goes with it, get a single lens kit (better for learning as you won't need to swap lenses) with a 18mm-105mm lens or something similar.
This class will be run by Hannah Cooke.
All classes are held in the Photography Studio at the Dunedin School of Art. Please click here for a map.
Go to the main entrance of the Dunedin School of Art at 19 Riego St (off the Anzac Avenue end of Albany St). The Photography Studio is on the first floor, halfway along the main corridor.
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It's a well-documented fact that women are lagging men in workplace equality. Different reports have pegged the time to gender parity at as much as 100 years. Now new Accenture research is proving that digital fluency—the extent to which both men and women have embraced digital technologies to become more knowledgeable, connected and effective—is helping to close this gender gap and level the playing field for women in the workplace.
Our Digital Fluency Model examines the impact of digital technologies across women's entire career lifecycle. We surveyed nearly 5,000 women and men in 31 countries to gauge their familiarity with digital technologies. We found that, while men outscore women in digital fluency across almost all of the 31 countries we studied, that gap is narrowing and digital fluency acts as an accelerant in every stage of a person's career—a powerful one in education and in the workplace, and an increasingly important one as they advance into the ranks of leadership.
Why is this? Digital fluency is helping today's workers better manage their time and become more productive. Digital fluency also enables greater work flexibility—an amenity that workers value and companies are now providing. While men and women alike are liberated by the balance that work flexibility affords, women appear to derive greater value from it.
Getting on the right side of the digital fluency gap can change the picture for women—and their countries—in dramatic ways.
"There is a clear opportunity for governments and businesses to collaborate on efforts that will empower more women with digital skills—and accelerate gender equality in the workforce."
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This research comes at a critical time, as companies and governments face a disparity between the skills they need to stay competitive and the talent available to them. Because women are underrepresented in the workplace in most countries, they are a significant source of untapped talent. According to WorkplaceTrends.com and Saba data, women comprise less than 40 percent of the global workforce today.
Part of the solution to the barriers women face in the workplace can be found in digital fluency. The Accenture Technology Vision 2016 reports that organizations must focus on enabling people—consumers, workers and ecosystem partners—to accomplish more with technology. This growing use of technology will help everyone balance their personal and professional lives and access new opportunities in an evolving work environment.
Perhaps most encouraging, many respondents in our study—76 percent of men and 79 percent of women—agree that women have more opportunity today than ever before. Nearly three-quarters of men and women alike said that "the digital world will empower our daughters." Clearly the changes we are seeing in women's lives as a result of digital fluency are here to stay and will become more pronounced with future generations.


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Samsung Galaxy S7 features a 5.1″ Quad HD Super AMOLED display. Galaxy S7 is powered by either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890 processor, and either the Adreno 530 Mali-T880 MP12 GPU (both dependent on region). It comes with 4GB of RAM and either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, with up to a further 200GB available with microSD card. The rear shooter has a 12MP sensor, while the front camera is 5MP. The Galaxy S7 runs on a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and wireless charging. Other features include a fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor, Samsung Pay, and Gorilla Glass 5 both front and back. The device is IP68 certified for dust proof and water resistance.
Developers at XDA have found out a way to install TWRP recovery on Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos). Using this recovery, it becomes easier to install custom ROMs on the phone. If you want to install this recovery on the S7, a detailed tutorial is given below.
Disclaimer: Follow the instructions at your own risk. The writer cannot be held responsible for any bricked or unusable devices. Even though the chances of your Smartphone getting bricked are negligible, the owner of the device must take full responsibility of it!
Pre-requisites and Backing up your Galaxy S7:
- Make a Backup of the SMSs, Call logs and Contacts using the Super Backup App
- Make a Backup of the data on your phone
- Enable USB debugging on your device
- Make sure the device has at least 60% charging
- Backup WhatsApp messages on Android Smartphone and Email
- Samsung drivers installed
- Odin v3.10
- Recovery file
Steps to install TWRP recovery on Galaxy S7:
- Make a backup of your data.
- Extract the contents of Odin on your computer and install Odin on the PC.
- Turn off the phone and make sure it is not connected to the computer.
- Boot the phone into Download Mode by selecting reboot from the power menu and holding the Volume Down + Home buttons while your device reboots. Once you reach the Download mode warning screen, press Volume Up to continue.
- Open Odin. Connect your phone to the computer and allow the drivers to install. You will see the "Added!!" message on Odin. If it doesn't appear, make sure you have properly installed the USB drivers for your phone.
- Download the Recovery file.
- Click the AP button in Odin and select the .tar file downloaded in the previous step. Do not make any unnecessary changes on Odin.
- Click the Start button in Odin and wait for a few moments.
- Hold Volume Up + Home buttons near the end of the flash, and keep holding them until you are in recovery.
- At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
By swiping right, you will trigger dm-verity.
- Go to "Wipe" then "Format Data" and then type "Yes". This will wipe your internal storage, disable encryption, and factory reset your phone!
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Since 2010 we have awarded scholarships to the best graduates of Ostwestfalen Lippe in cooperation with "Studienfonds OWL" to study at a university or college in our region. Participating universities are the University of Bielefeld, University of Paderborn, University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld, OWL University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Music Detmold. In addition, we offer ongoing study projects in the areas of export, IT, human resources, manufacturing, development and technology or accounting.
Use your chance to gain practical work experience - POS student trainee
Between lectures, seminars and lectures, you can already get a taste of the practice and work on your professional career. As a POS TUNING - student trainee, we give you the opportunity to earn money for your studies. As a student trainee you belong firmly to the team and get a theoretical insight into the working environment of a state-of-the-art industrial enterprise. You work independently on concrete projects and gain experience in a field of your choice. As a result, you are clearly different from your qualification.
Of course, we also support you in your study projects and understand if learning before important exams comes first. During the semester break we give you the opportunity to work full-time.
Bachelor's or Master's thesis
You would like to write your Bachelor's or Master's thesis in a company? Then send us your application.
Again and again we have exciting topics in different areas of the company where we would be happy to receive your support.
Practice-integrated degree programs
Do you fancy a healthy mix of theory and practice? Then a practice-integrated / dual study is just right for you!
This offers you the opportunity to apply both knowledge from the theory phases in the company, as well as to incorporate the experience gained in practice into the theory phases.
We cooperate with regional colleges and universities of applied sciences when it comes to an practice-integrated degree programs.
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YES! FINISHED D: All that hair was the worst, and her feathers don't look very feathery D: But I'm still proud of it :3 Even if the thumb looks better than the full sized image :D Gotta love Miku! Ref. used :)
Java Draw Created Dec 03, 2010 640 x 460px Unless noted Copyright 2010 HIME-J.
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excellent love the colour hair and the feathers all the detail
its amazing!! love her expression 5/5 and faves :)
Her hair is beautiful ; A ; I really like her expression! =]
awesome!! luv the hair 5/5
三ク きた!!!O[]O awesome coloring indeed especially the hair xD!! nicely done . can still improve on the feathers, as you said but still,overall it really is wonderful ^^
I love this drawing ^^ and yes... I love Miku X3 I love drawing her... please take a look at my drawings X3
Wow!! I love the hair, even though Miku isnt my favorite, I love how this is drawn :D You did such a awesome job on this :D I love the pink under her eyes, I always did like that sorta thing :D Wonderful!! 5/5 and faves!
amazing! :D
Is this supposed to be a WiM Miku?? It really loos like it :3 Well, nice draw!!
Really love the hair, beautiful!


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Feeling great on this Palm Sunday 2019. Sherry and I have many blessings in our lives. I think later today I'll run through The Revelators set on the Gretsch. The band will be here tomorrow for rehearsal😊. We've got some big trips coming up to several Prisons and in May we're headed straight into new territory that everyone is telling us will be way different and extremely hard to do. We've got a 12 hour round trip to do a concert at The The Harrisburg Youth Center State Prison. This facility has a history of extreme violence. We've only performed in adult facilities to this point. When I was approached about doing this one the officials said "Nobody wants to come here. We really need people to come. Are you sure you want to?" I of course said a resounding YES! We will be there! I am currently 12 years, 7 albums and countless concerts into the Todd Anthony Joos and the Revelators ministry. At 55 years of age I'm ready to ROCK for The Rock of Ages!! I'm 4 songs deep into the 8th album production. As long as God needs me, I WILL SERVE WITH AN INTENSE FIRE 🔥. I spent far too much time on the wrong side of things. I walk with Jesus! As my old buddy and first Revelators drummer Albert Hurst used to say, "Put that in your pipe and smoke it!" 😂. One more bit of blessed news before I go... On Monday April 22nd The band and I will be completing a process that we've been working on for 5 years! We will be at a Prison facility to be fingerprinted, drug tested and have our pictures taken for our Full time Volunteer Illinois Department of Corrections ID badges. This will open so many more opportunities to minister within The Department of Corrections. We've fought through and prayed through soooo much to come to this moment! Someday when I'm too old and tired to do all of this, I'll tell the story. You'll NEVER believe the struggle! However God is good and His timing is perfect❤. As we head into this Holy Week, reach out to Him. Much love to All Y'all❤❤
New album "NO EVIL"
The New and 7th Studio album "NO EVIL" will be officially released May 1st 2019! Check back for retail links and ordering details. It will also be available here as a download or CD
Winter is here and a New Year begins 2019!
I'll keep this update very brief. I hope all of you had a Blessed Christmas and I wish you a healthy, healing, wonderful 2019 full of God's Grace and Love. Our 2018 was outstanding! We released our 6th album Climbing. I was so fortunate to have my dear Brother Grrr Records Recording Artist Glenn Kaiser come down to the studio and play some guitar on the first 3 tracks of the album. It has been received extremely well and it continues to speak to people all around the world. I appreciate all of you that write, text, email, social media post etc. to let me know what this music means to you. It humbles me and fills my heart with the satisfaction that God is on the move and somehow able to use a sinner like me to speak His Truth. I thank YOU, ALL of you... We played more concerts in 2018 than ever before! The road took us to coffee houses, shelters, rescue missions, Churches, festivals, and most importantly I believe, to our Nations Prisons. We have felt the power of the Holy Spirit within the darkest of places all year long! So here's the quick deal: I am currently in the studio over the winter months finishing up production on what will be a 7th Revelators album. It will be called "NO EVIL" and we hope to have it released by early Spring right before we hit the road for our 2019 concert dates. Watch for more News here and on all of our social media sites including facebook as to when the official release date will be. Please continue to help us get the word out about all of our albums and we still are pushing Climbing as well as 2017's The Burden as much as possible. Both of these albums have been such a Blessing. We are just now starting to schedule our 2019 Spring through late Fall tour dates. So check back often for more event news as it happens. That's it for now. Welcome to 2019 Brothers and Sisters. We still got some CLIMBING to do!
Thanks for taking the time to read this! Hugs and much Love to Y'ALL...
Visit us online at WWW.REVELATORSROCK.COM
Add us on facebook at www.facebook.com/toddanthonyjoosandtherevelators
New Album "CLIMBING" 6-1-2018
We are happy to let you all know that we just recently wrapped up production on our new album. "CLIMBING" is our 6th full length release. The official street date is June 1st, 2018. CLIMBING was recorded, engineered and produced by Todd at his Cellar Records Recording Co. Studio in Illinois and Mastered by Industry Legend Nick Blagona at his Psychotropic Recording Studios in Canada. The new album will feature a special guest appearance on 3 of the tracks by Grrr Records Recording artist Glenn Kaiser formerly of the ground breaking Resurrection Band and currently touring with his 3pc GKB band as well as making many solo appearances.
Blessing to Y'ALL! See you at a concert this Summer 2018...
On 3-22-18 we did a concert at The Southwestern Correctional Center in East St. Louis. What a fantastic day we had with the Inmate population and the Staff! We played to a packed SRO room of over 400 inmates. You could feel the energy of the Holy Spirit as we ROCKED it up for The ROCK OF AGES! Just an awesome day. We have several more Prison dates in 2018 and we may even be adding a few more if time permits. Stay tuned and keep us in your prayers as we continue with this portion of our ministry...


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Cory Capps has 20 years of experience as an economist specializing in industrial organization, empirical methods, and antitrust, with a focus on the healthcare industry. He frequently advises and offers expert testimony on behalf of private firms and government agencies on issues relating to market power and competition in the healthcare sector, and he has experience analyzing mergers, joint ventures, price-fixing and market allocation, and exclusionary conduct. Dr. Capps has also testified before the US Senate on the competitive implications of vertical mergers in healthcare. Prior to joining Bates White, Dr. Capps was a Staff Economist at the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), where he concentrated on the analysis of competition in healthcare markets, including merger and civil non-merger investigations of health insurers, hospitals, physicians, nurses, home health agencies, and ambulatory surgery centers. Since 2012, Dr. Capps has been selected by Global Competition Review for inclusion in its annual International Who's Who of Competition Economists.
In addition to Dr. Capps' broad healthcare experience, he has conducted economic analysis for investigations and cases involving a variety of industries such as airlines, semiconductors, newspapers, online content providers, and agriculture. Dr. Capps has also provided economic consulting services to corporations on business and strategy issues.
Dr. Capps' academic career includes professorships at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He has published widely in academic journals, including RAND Journal of Economics; Journal of Economics and Management Strategy; Journal of Health Economics; Antitrust Bulletin; Health Affairs; and Health Economics, Policy and Law. Dr. Capps is currently also a technical advisor to the Health Care Cost Institute.
PhD, Economics, Northwestern University
BA, Economics, University of Texas at Austin
Selected Work
Selected Experience
- On behalf of UnitedHealth's health services subsidiary Optum in its acquisition of DaVita Medical Group, assisted with presentations and submissions to the Federal Trade Commission and several state Attorney General offices addressing potential horizontal and vertical concerns arising from the proposed transaction.
- Testified before the US Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights on competitive implications of vertical consolidation in the healthcare industry.
- Retained by the Department of Justice to evaluate the competitive effects of Sinclair Broadcast Group's proposed acquisition of Tribune Media.
- Retained on behalf of Emory Healthcare to analyze potential competitive effects of its proposed acquisition of DeKalb Medical Center.
- Retained on behalf of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center to assess likely competitive effects of its proposed acquisition of High Point Regional Health.
- Provided expert support on monopoly power, monopsony power, and exclusionary conduct on behalf of Steward Health Care in Steward Health Care System LLC et al. v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
- Serving as the consulting expert to the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC), an agency created in 2012 to increase value and access in the delivery of healthcare.
- On behalf of Humana in connection with its proposed merger with Aetna, provided support with responses to the Department of Justice's second request, analyzed likely competitive effects and barriers to entry and exit in the sale of Medicare Advantage products, and analyzed likely competitive effects in the sale of individual health insurance on public exchanges.
- Worked on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission to support lead expert in analyzing the competitive effects of a Texas Medical Board rule requiring that physicians meet face to face with patients before offering certain services such as prescribing medication via telemedicine.
- Provided expert analysis on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission in its proceedings seeking to block Cabell Huntington Hospital's acquisition of St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV.
- Served as testifying expert in relation to Highmark Inc.'s proposed acquisition of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA).
- In In re WellPoint, Inc. Out-of-Network "UCR" Rates Litigation, lead the team that supported the expert work of Dr. Eric M. Gaier on economic issues associated with class certification including ascertainability of the putative classes, identification and measurement of economic harm, and reliability of class-wide damages methodologies on behalf of defendant WellPoint in connection with alleged underpayment of out-of-network benefits associated with alleged violations of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), California Unfair Competition Law, breach of warranty, and breach of implied covenant of good faith obligations.
- In United States ex rel. Chris McGowan v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, on behalf of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, provided expert analysis in connection with alleged False Claims Act violations concerning Medicare Advantage gain/loss bid margins.
- Provided detailed analysis on behalf of McKesson Corporation in connection with its $2.1 billion acquisition of PSS World Medical Inc.
- In Federal Trade Commission v. St. Luke's Health System, Ltd., led the team that supported the expert work of Professor David Dranove on behalf of the FTC and the State of Idaho.
- Provided expert support in In In re Delta/AirTran Baggage Fee Antitrust Litigation.
- Provided economic analysis of the likely competitive effects of UnitedHealth Group's proposed acquisition of XL Health, an innovative provider of Medicare Advantage plans that focus on better coordinating care for seniors with chronic conditions.
- Assisted Vermont-based Fletcher Allen Partners (FAP) in securing FTC clearance for FAP's proposed affiliation with New York-based Community Providers, Inc. (CPI).
- In In the Matter of OSF Healthcare System, a corporation, and Rockford Health System, retained as a testifying expert on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission to analyze the competitive effects of OSF Healthcare System's proposed acquisition of Rockford Health System in Rockford, Illinois.
- In United States and State of Texas v. United Regional Health Care System, retained as a testifying expert on behalf of Department of Justice to analyze the competitive effects of United Regional's exclusionary contracts with health insurers.
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10 Sep 2012 Harvest Reports
Harvest season is here. The following are harvest reports submitted by Yakima Valley growers within the past five days.
Red Willow Vineyard
September 5, 2012
Harvest Blessing and first fruit of the season
Olsen Vineyards
September 8, 2012
Harvest begins… picked our first fruit of the season today, Chardonnay for Owen Roe. "Leif Olsen"
Copeland Vineyard
Picking Sauv Blanc and Rousanne most likely middle of this week. "Patrick Rawn"
Chandler Reach Vineyard
CRV is looking at picking Merlot around the 16th. Syrah also is looking good. Across the board yields appear to be back to normal. Throughout the growing season we experienced great weather and cluster weights seem to be above average!
Traditionally we have started harvest September 13…so we are close. The picture is Sangiovese grown close to the tasting room!
"Len Parris"
Paradisos del Sol
First harvest for Paradisos del Sol is typically Sept. 20. Temperanillo is first. We use it in our Rose and our Paradisos Red. The vineyard is looking fabulous and we expect a good vintage if our weather stays normal. "Barbara Sherman"
Tefft Cellars
We are in harvest prep mode here at Tefft Cellars. Cleaning and testing the crush equipment. Vineyards are looking good. We are dropping the second crop and doing bird patrol. The Syrah is at 21 Brix, so we will be picking soon. On the fun side, we received our fresh huckleberries this week and have started a new batch of Starboard. "Jon Zimmermann"
Terra Blanca Winery
Ripeness, "Keith Pilgrim"
Thurston Wolfe Winery
Thurston Wolfe will do its first extensive sampling on 9/10. Have been doing last minute bottling and racking of 2011 reds in preparation for harvest. "Wade Wolfe"
Wilridge Winery & Vineyard
Zweigelt will be the first red picked at Wilridge Vineyard on Naches Heights. It's at 18 brix now and the birds are starting to get interested in it – which is a good sign that harvest is about to start. We will net the entire vineyard next week. "Paul Beveridge"