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Arduino is the open-source electronics prototyping platform that has taken the design and hobbyist world by storm. This thorough introduction, updated for Arduino 1.0, gives you lots of ideas for projects and helps you work with them right away. From getting organized to putting the final touches on your prototype, all the information you need is here.
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Getting started with Arduino is a snap. To use the introductory examples in this guide, all you need an Arduino Uno or Arduino Leonardo, along with an appropriate USB cable and an LED. The easy-to-use Arduino development environment is free to download and runs on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Join hundreds of thousands of hobbyists who have discovered this incredible (and educational) platform. Written by the co-founder of the Arduino project, Getting Started with Arduino gets you in on all the fun.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1: Intended Audience 1.2: What Is Interaction Design? 1.3: What Is Physical Computing?
Chapter 2 The Arduino Way 2.1: Prototyping 2.2: Tinkering 2.3: Patching 2.4: Circuit Bending 2.5: Keyboard Hacks 2.6: We Love Junk! 2.7: Hacking Toys 2.8: Collaboration
Chapter 3 The Arduino Platform 3.1: The Arduino Hardware 3.2: The Software (IDE) 3.3: Installing Arduino on Your Computer 3.4: Installing the IDE: Macintosh 3.4.1: Configuring the Drivers: Macintosh 3.4.2: Port Identification: Macintosh 3.5: Installing the IDE: Windows 3.5.1: Configuring the Drivers: Windows 3.5.2: Port Identification: Windows
Chapter 4 Really Getting Started with Arduino 4.1: Anatomy of an Interactive Device 4.2: Sensors and Actuators 4.3: Blinking an LED 4.4: Pass Me the Parmesan 4.5: Arduino Is Not for Quitters 4.6: Real Tinkerers Write Comments 4.7: The Code, Step by Step 4.8: What We Will Be Building 4.9: What Is Electricity? 4.10: Using a Pushbutton to Control the LED 4.11: How Does This Work? 4.12: One Circuit, A Thousand Behaviours
Chapter 5 Advanced Input and Output 5.1: Trying Out Other On/Off Sensors 5.1.1: Homemade (DIY) Switches 5.2: Controlling Light with PWM 5.3: Use a Light Sensor Instead of the Pushbutton 5.4: Analogue Input 5.5: Try Other Analogue Sensors 5.6: Serial Communication 5.7: Driving Bigger Loads (Motors, Lamps, and the Like) 5.8: Complex Sensors
Chapter 6 The Arduino Leonardo 6.1: How Is This Arduino Different from All Other Arduinos? 6.2: Other Differences Between the Arduino Leonardo and the Arduino Uno 6.3: Leonardo Keyboard Message Example 6.4: How Does This Work? 6.5: Leonardo Button Mouse Control Example 6.5.1: How Does This Work? 6.6: More Leonardo Differences
Chapter 7 Talking to the Cloud 7.1: Planning 7.2: Coding 7.3: Assembling the Circuit 7.4: Heres How to Assemble It
Chapter 8 Automatic Garden-Irrigation System 8.1: Planning 8.2: Testing the Real Time Clock (RTC) 8.3: Testing the Relays 8.4: Electronic Schematic Diagrams 8.5: Testing the Temperature and Humidity Sensor 8.6: Coding 8.7: Setting the On and Off Times 8.8: Checking Whether Its Time to Turn a Valve On or Off 8.9: Checking for Rain 8.10: Putting It All Together 8.11: Assembling the Circuit 8.12: The Proto Shield 8.13: Laying Out Your Project on the Proto Shield 8.14: Soldering Your Project on the Proto Shield 8.15: Testing Your Assembled Proto Shield 8.16: Assembling Your Project into a Case 8.17: Testing the Finished Automatic Garden Irrigation System 8.18: Things to Try on Your Own 8.19: Irrigation Project Shopping List
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 9.1: Understanding 9.2: Simplification and Segmentation 9.3: Exclusion and Certainty 9.4: Testing the Arduino Board 9.5: Testing Your Breadboarded Circuit 9.6: Isolating Problems 9.7: Problems Installing Drivers on Windows 9.8: Problems with the IDE in Windows 9.9: Identifying the Arduino COM Port in Windows 9.10: Other Debugging Techniques 9.11: How to Get Help Online
Appendix A The Breadboard Appendix B Reading Resistors and Capacitors Appendix C Arduino Quick Reference Structure Special Symbols Constants Variables Variable Scope Control Structures Arithmetic and Formulas Comparison Operators Boolean Operators Compound Operators Input and Output Functions Time Functions Math Functions Random Number Functions Serial Communication Appendix D Reading Schematic Diagrams
Before joining IDII, he was CTO for the Seat Ventures incubator. He spent many years working as a software architect, both in Milan and London, on projects for clients like Italia Online, Sapient, Labour Party, BT, MCI WorldCom, SmithKlineBeecham, Storagetek, BSkyB and boo.com.
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Stuart, FL: Grassroots Meeting for Animals - February 28, 2013
Blake Library
The Humane Society of the United States and GREY2K invite our members, supporters, and other animal advocates to join us and our friends from the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast to discuss current issues and learn what you can do to advance the cause of animal protection in Florida.
Kate MacFall, Florida state director for The HSUS, and a representative from GREY2K USA will share tips for effective citizen advocacy and talk about upcoming legislative efforts for the 2013 session. If you are concerned about animal welfare and creating a more compassionate Florida, you should attend this informative and motivational meeting to learn how you can help.
Florida animals need you to speak up for them! Together, we can be a strong unified voice for the animals and we want to hear from you. Plus, you can put your skills to use and join humane advocates from all over the state for the Florida Humane Lobby Day in Tallahassee on Tuesday, March 26.
RSVP today to lend your voice for the animals of the Treasure Coast and beyond. Contact Kate MacFall at firstname.lastname@example.com if you have additional questions.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Blake Library
2351 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34996
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New official VELUX EHF FINAL4 app launches
The official app is available to download now for iOS and Android devices and enables fans to receive live data and live streams from the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018, video highlights, social media feeds and the latest news.
Developed together with the innovative Swiss company, Fanpictor, the app offers a plethora of features to ensure that fans not only keep in touch with the latest happenings both before and during the event but can also play their part in the event's entertainment programme.
Exclusive prize giveaways
Handball fans will be able to win exclusive prizes on a daily basis through the app's prize giveaway features beginning with the event's draw on 2 May 2018.
Over the next few weeks, prizes up for grabs will include tickets to this year's VELUX EHF FINAL4 2018.
There will be chances to win prizes the app's 'raffle' as well as the innovative 'Puls' feature, with prizes given away at different times throughout the day.
Users simply need to activate this function and Puls will then run automatically on their device.
Follow the EHF Champions League social media channels – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – to discover more.
New level of fan engagement
The VELUX EHF FINAL4 app is a definite must-have for those lucky enough to be travelling to Cologne to watch the VELUX EHF FINAL4.
Fans will be able to play their own part in the entertainment programme in the LANXESS arena via the app and their mobile phone.
A new 'light-show' feature using a unique data-via-audio solution will enable spectators to literally become part of the opening shows ahead of each match. Goosebumps guaranteed!
Vote for your player of the match
A unique feature of the app is the also chance for fans both in the arena and at home to vote for the 'player of the match'.
Beginning at the start of the second half of each of the four matches, fans will be able to begin voting and compare their opinion with fans around the globe.
This fan-based vote will determine the 'player of the match' with an award to be made after each match.
Fans in focus
Commenting on the launch, Lisa Wiederer, project leader of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 at EHF Marketing GmbH, said: "The VELUX EHF FINAL4 app presents a new and exciting opportunity to communicate with fans.
"We believe that emotions and fan support contribute enormously to the success of the VELUX EHF FINAL4 and have therefore always focused on integrating fans into the concept.
"The diverse features of the new app allow not only ticket holders to play an active part in the event but also fans around the world, no matter where they follow the matches."
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Now this raspberry bed is pretty much complete with the addition of bark mulch and small rocks. I do want to add some larger rocks yet, but I'm satisfied with this look.
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An Introduction to Quantum Computing
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Edward Gerjuoy received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1942. After working on antisubmarine warfare problems during World War II he taught at several academic institutions, winding up at the University of Pittsburgh where he presently is Professor of Physics Emeritus, having been appointed professor in 1964. In 1977 he obtained a law degree, and thereafter for many years shared his time between physics and the law. As a scientist lawyer he has been Editor-in-Chief (1981-1986) of the American Bar Association (ABA) Journal of Law, Science and Technology. During his entire career, however, he also has devoted considerable time to the defense of human rights. In particular, he has several times served as Chair of the American Physical Society Committee on the International Freedom of Scientists, the APS human rights committee; he also was a member of the legal team that successfully defended Los Alamos scientist Wen Ho Lee against government charges of mishandling classified documents with the intent to injure the United States. He terminated his legal activities about five years ago, however, and since then has been devoting his full time to research on quantum computing theory. He is the author of over 100 papers in the physics literature, mainly on atomic collision theory, and about 30 papers on various physics and public policy topics.
His quantum computing/information publications include:
His quantum computing/information publications include:
- "Deterministic Dense Coding and Entanglement Entropy" (with P.S. Bourdon, J. P. McDonald and H.T. Williams), Phys. Rev. A77, 22305-1 thru 16 (2008).
- "Popper's Experiment and Communication" (with Andrew Sessler), a "Note and Discussion," Am. J. Phys. 74, 643-648 (2006).
- "Shor's Factoring Algorithm and Modern Cryptography. An Illustration of the Capabilities Inherent in Quantum Computers, Am. J. Phys. 73, 521-540 (2005).
- "Lower bound on entanglement of formation for the qubit-qudit system," Phys. Rev. A67, 52308-1 thru 10 (2003).
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Condensed Matter and Biological Physics Seminar, Purdue University
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Researchers should cite this work as follows:
Physics 223, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN


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Every wonder how Pillow Pets came about? Well, here's the whole story from Jennifer Telfer (the inventor)!
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It all started when my sons would smash their stuffed animals down in order to sleep on them like a pillow. Like many of us, they wanted that soft, cuddly feeling beneath their heads. We created six Pillow Pets originally – Cozy Cow, Snuggly Puppy, Puffy Duck, Wiggly Pig, Friendly Frog and Silly Monkey – and based on their tremendous popularity, we quickly added four more. Today, we're producing over 36 different kinds of animals from the jungle to the sea.
Now, we are creating an online home for Pillow Pets® through this website, Facebook, Twitter, and our blog where my good friend, Ms. Ladybug takes us on adventures across the continents with her Pillow Pets friends. Our goal is to create an online experience of adventure and fun so that Pillow Pets can continue their work of making the world a happier place.
We feel honored and blessed to have a product that promotes good will and touches people of all ages. We hope you'll come back to this site or visit our other online homes to find out what we're up to. Thank you for making Pillow Pets yours, too.
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The Ketza Construction Corporation team is made up of dynamic and versatile individuals with a wealth of experience. Ketza takes pride in creating a strong team environment that fosters collaboration and growth. We are passionate about what we do and thrive on the ever evolving challenges this exciting industry presents.
Peter Densmore loves to build. It is this passion for construction and commitment to community that has a led a 35 year dedication to this industry. Since founding Densmore Construction in 1975, Peter's leadership and vision have seen the company grow to reach across B.C, Alberta and the North.
Born and raised in the Ontario with a degree in Commerce from the University
of Guelph, Eric enjoys the excitement and challenges of the construction
industry and working with a team. He brings 10 years of professional
experience to the team with a strong analytical background.
Michael provides financial clerk and estimating support to the Ketza Construction team. Michael has been in the Ketza office for the 4 years and has also spent time with the Ketza labour force on multiple construction jobs throughout the previous summers. He also has experience in the civil field, being a labourer and heavy duty mechanic and operator.
Born and raised Yukon, Stephanie brings 13 years of accounting and payroll expertise to the Ketza team. She enjoys the challenge and camaraderie of working with others.
JR has been with the Ketza group since its origins as Densmore Construction in 1977. JR enjoys being part of the evolution of construction practice, towards more environmentally efficient housing, and new building design. He loves the lifestyle and the camaraderie of the worksite.
A competent superintendent, that leads by example. Ian's leadership style promotes and nurtures a strong work ethic. This is a tremendous asset to any company. His leadership qualities are reflected by the crew's admiration.
Tyler was born and raised in Yukon. Tyler brings over 15 years of industry experience to the company. He enjoys working with others and therefore is a great asset to the Ketza team.


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Author and her publisher disagreed on the content of two of the author's new books. (As an aside, this author is very prolific — she alleges that she publishes a new book every two weeks!) So rather than deal with publisher, author self-published the works on Amazon. Publisher sent DMCA takedown notices to Amazon, with which Amazon complied. Author sued publisher under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, which provides penalties against senders of DMCA takedown notices that knowingly materially misrepresent claims of infringement. She sought a temporary restraining order (TRO), asking the court to instruct publisher to tell Amazon to make the works available.
The court denied the TRO motion. It found that author had failed to show she would suffer irreparable harm if the works were not put back on the market. In the court's view, author failed to show how a temporary delay in sales would affect her reputation or goodwill.
The case presents an interesting issue concerning a party's right to send a DMCA takedown notice. Author alleges that her agreement with publisher provided she owns the copyright in her works, and that publisher merely has a right of first refusal to publish any "sequels" to her previous works. So if what author is saying is true, that publisher does not have a copyright interest in the books but merely a contract interest, she stands a good chance, ultimately, on her 512(f) claim.
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All About Baby
By week 16, your baby-to-be's body is doing more to support itself. Her kidneys function and produce urine that then passes through the umbilical cord. Within her stomach, bile is secreted, although she relies on you for all of her nutrients. Her appearance changes as her scalp hair grows and may even have color. Her developing facial muscles make it possible for her to open and close her mouth, maybe even give you a smile or two.
This week, your little one is around 4.5 inches long (crown to rump) and weighs in around 3 ounces. Baby is about the size of an avocado.
All About You
Now that it's finally sinking in that this baby thing is really going to happen, it's time to think about where it's going to happen! Plan your trip to the local hospitals and birth centers — and it's not too soon to think about your birthing plan.
Speaking of trips … this is a great time to plan a getaway, too!
In the coming weeks you should start to feel your baby move. You'll only feel a flutter at first, but before long you'll be able to distinguish kicks and hiccups, too. As your baby-to-be gets bigger, expect more soreness in your abdomen and back. Your breasts may also feel sore and larger as the tissue fills in and readies for milk production. As pregnancy hormones continue to pulse through your system to direct your body in baby production, you may experience headaches, dizziness, and even mood changes.
Travel While Pregnant
Your second trimester starts a window of weeks when you're feeling better than you have in a long time (goodbye nausea, hello baby bump). Your pregnancy glow is in full bloom, and your rounded belly fits beautifully into maternity pants. If you're going to travel at any point in your pregnancy, now is the time.
Physicians advise against travel in the first trimester due to the increased risk of miscarriage. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), travel during the third trimester is also discouraged because of the chance of going into early labor (no one wants to go into preterm labor on the beach in Oahu). With a few safety precautions in mind you can head off for some R&R before your days and nights are filled with feedings and diapers.
Talk to your healthcare provider: Before you make any plans, discuss travel with your healthcare provider. While you may be feeling good, she needs to evaluate your health before you go. Have a few destinations in mind when you talk to her about your travel plans. For example, if you've had problems with water retention, she may advise you against a humid locale, which may aggravate your condition. Also, ask her to copy your prenatal records so that you can bring them with you — just in case. And don't forget to make sure that you have her number handy on those records if you need to call her.
Bring an approved first aid packet: You should pack a basic first aid kit, filled with medicines that come in handy when traveling (for instance Tylenol, anti-diarrhea, heartburn, and cold medicines). Review with your physician any over-the-counter and prescription medications that you plan to bring on your trip. Not all over-the-counter medicines are safe for pregnancy.
Plan on some restrictions: Keep in mind while making your travel arrangements that you won't be able to do everything, even with a physician's OK. Resorts, theme parks, and other travel providers may have restrictions on pregnant women for insurance reasons — they don't want you going into preterm labor or having complications any more than you do. Plan on sitting out the thrill rides and skipping scuba diving in favor of more relaxing vacation pursuits, such as time at the spa.
While you're there: Pregnancy is not the time for adventure travel. Keep a leisurely pace during your travels and take care or yourself. You might be tempted to do everything available and be out all day, but this can cause problems. Walking too much can lead to uncomfortable swelling.
Staying hydrated is key, too. Dehydration can cause preterm labor pains. So, be sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent potty breaks. (Avoiding bathroom breaks can aggravate your bladder and lead to urinary tract infections.)
Don't hesitate to contact your healthcare provider at any time during your trip. If you have questions about how you're feeling or medications that you plan on taking, give your physician a quick call.
Where to go: Where you choose to travel depends on your physician's guidelines. An hour-long car ride might be preferable over a long plane trip if you've had concerns during your pregnancy.
You may also want to choose U.S. beaches over foreign locales. Some foreign destinations, especially those in third world countries, have amazing resort facilities but few medical care options if you were to have a problem.
What's on your mind during Week 16? Other women have asked…
Q: What is this weird dark line on my belly?
Linea negra (or linea nigra) literally means "black line" in Latin. This line is a dark, thin, and straight vertical streak that may appear sometime in the second trimester. It runs from just above the pubic bone, through your belly button, and can go as high as your lowest rib. Read more about linea negra.
Q: Is plane travel safe during pregnancy?
Travel in the first trimester can be uncomfortable for some women due to morning sickness. The second trimester and early in the third trimester seem to be the safest and most comfortable time for women to travel. But make sure you check with your airline for any restrictions they may have. Most often, you'll find that airlines restrict travel for women past 36 weeks. Read more about traveling while pregnant.
Your Partner
The Power of Involved Fathers
Because the focus of pregnancy is primarily on the woman and unborn baby, many men enter fatherhood not understanding the importance of their roles. However, fathers are incredibly vital in their families' lives, as current research clearly points out. Recent findings have shown that when fathers believe that they're essential to the lives and health of their children, they become more involved.
But what difference does your presence as a dad really make?
Children of fathers who are involved in their lives are more likely to perform better in school, display higher levels of social competence, and experience fewer behavioral problems, according to studies performed by the US Department of Health and Human Services. These lucky kids are more likely to have healthy self concepts and be equipped to deal with life's challenges, feel better about their lives as adults, and also tend to have healthier marriages. Even more incredibly, daughters of involved fathers have higher self-esteem and begin sexual activity later in life than girls of less involved fathers.
One of the biggest reasons for this remarkable difference between children of delinquent fathers and children of dotting fathers is that being loved, adored, attended to, and stimulated by two people increases a child's sense of self, her intellect and social skills, and so much more.
This certainly doesn't negate the power of mothers, but rather reminds you that father involvement makes a significant difference in the life of your baby. Don't ever forget how much of a positive effect your involvement has on your child … no matter how old he or she is.


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Brian H | 15. Mai 2011
Picked up an interesting detail in those articles: the i-MiEV also has a flat battery under the floor.
searcher | 15. Mai 2011
I hope a lot of people are getting this information as well as a lot more information about EVs on a world wide basis. Think I will call the White House in USA about the EV thing. Called them on another matter, switchboard was very polite and attentive. Also called State Dept on same issue, also very polite and attentive as was I. So in few days State Dept made public statement using same verbage I had used so it had to be my input,ha. But truly sometimes polite input does have more effect than most private citizens think. It's a democracy folks.


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Capcom has responded to allegations its mobile game, MaXplosion, is a naked ripoff of the downloadable hit 'Splosion Man, developed after the original game's creator approached Capcom's console division about publishing it. Capcom says it is "saddened" by the situation.
Earlier this week, Twisted Pixel, the studio that made 'Splosion Man in 2009, accused Capcom of plagiarizing the idea in a mobile platform game, but indicated it wouldn't pursue the grievance for lack of legal firepower. Capcom, in a statement widely distributed today, appeared to attribute the controversy to coincidence though it acknowledged it looks bad for the publisher.
"Twisted Pixel did have discussions with our console game team about publishing 'Splosion Man' on game consoles," Capcom said. But Capcom Mobile, which produced MaXplosion, "is a different division of Capcom with separate offices and as such, had no prior knowledge of any meetings between the console game team and Twisted Pixel."
Capcom said MaXplosion, for all its resemblance to 'Splosion Man, "was developed independently by Capcom Mobile. Nonetheless, we are saddened by this situation and hope to rebuild the trust of our fans and friends in the gaming community."


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A language used when two or more speakers do not share a native language. A lingua franca is useful in international business, because participants may have different backgrounds. English and French are both examples of a lingua franca commonly used in business.


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And put on some maroon burnt sienna, pollen, and whipped mayo for long-time Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Donovan McNabb. He's joined the ranks of the Washington Redskins.
Click here to get the NFL.com scoop with video (pic cred). Is it my imagination or does Lindsay Soto look like Cameron Diaz with a longer face, a pointier chin, and Invisalign? Only in this clip and not in general.
Click here for more information from Redskins Insider.
Speaking of the NFL, what's the good word with the Atlanta Falcons? Defense, defense, defense. We need more bodies around the moat.
Woe to be Santonio Holmes right now. College and pro football players often find themselves in a sticky or delicate situation near or on the premises of a night club …or having operated heavy machinery while intoxicated. Just a thought: vary the venues. Hang out with your buddies at an Ikea or a bowling alley. Nothing ever happens in a bowling alley, except for perhaps a flashback to the color schemes of the 70s and 80s. Karaoke bar. Do a karaoke bar. Bring a driver.


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Legendary comedienne Joan Rivers "remains on life support," her daughter said on Tuesday.
"On behalf of my mother and our family, we are extremely grateful for all the love and support we've received. At this time she does remain on life support," the statement from Melissa Rivers read. "I know my mother would be overwhelmed by the continued outpouring of kindness and I want to thank everyone for keeping us in their prayers."
Joan Rivers remains on life supportSept. 3, 201401:01
Rivers, 81, was undergoing a procedure on her vocal cords Thursday morning at a clinic when she stopped breathing and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital. Melissa Rivers and her 13-year-old son, Cooper, immediately flew from Los Angeles to New York City to be with her.
- Rivers' Family: 'Keeping Our Fingers Crossed'
- Joan Rivers' Condition Remains 'Serious,' Daughter Says
- Rivers 'Resting Comfortably' at Mount Sinai in New York City
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Outskirts Guy January 24th, 2007 | 6:21pm
What a great example of torque. Fun with Physics 101.
That blizzard this morning sure was a doozy. I think I saw at least 9 flakes before the sun came out.
King January 24th, 2007 | 7:51pm
EuroUSA actually delivers specialty foods to a number of the area restaurants and grocery stores. Cheeses, meats, seafood, chips, sodas etc. to Foods of All Nations, Bellair Market and similar businesses. EuroUSA is out of Ohio and purchased the former Maryland-based 'Gourmeco' sometime in 2006. I'm glad we weren't expecting an order from them this week!


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Solomon at Gibeon. 1Solomon, son of David, strengthened his hold on the kingdom, for the LORD, his God, was with him, making him ever greater. 2Solomon summoned all Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, the judges, the princes of all Israel, and the family heads; 3a and, accompanied by the whole assembly, Solomon went to the high place at Gibeon, because the tent of meeting of God, made in the wilderness by Moses, the LORD's servant, was there. 4David had, however, brought up the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem, where he had provided a place and pitched a tent for it; 5the bronze altar made by Bezalel, son of Uri, son of Hur, he put in front of the tabernacle of the LORD.* There Solomon and the assembly sought out the LORD,b 6and Solomon offered sacrifice in the LORD's presence on the bronze altar at the tent of meeting; he sacrificed a thousand burnt offerings upon it.
7That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him: Whatever you ask, I will give you. 8Solomon answered God: "You have shown great favor to David my father, and you have made me king to succeed him. 9Now, LORD God, may your word to David my father be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth.c 10Give me, therefore, wisdom and knowledge to govern this people, for otherwise who could rule this vast people of yours?" 11God then replied to Solomon: Because this has been your wish—you did not ask for riches, treasures, and glory, or the life of those who hate you, or even for a long life for yourself, but you have asked for wisdom and knowledge in order to rule my people over whom I have made you king— 12wisdom and knowledge are given you. I will also give you riches, treasures, and glory, such as kings before you never had, nor will those who come after you.
Solomon's Wealth. 13Solomon returned to Jerusalem from the high place at Gibeon, from before the tent of meeting, and became king over Israel. 14Solomon amassed chariots and horses: he had one thousand four hundred chariots and twelve thousand horses; these he allocated among the chariot cities and to the king's service in Jerusalem.d 15The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as numerous as the sycamores of the Shephelah.e 16Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and Cilicia,* where the king's agents purchased them at the prevailing price.f 17A chariot imported from Egypt cost six hundred shekels of silver, a horse one hundred and fifty shekels; so they were exported to all the Hittite and Aramean kings.g
Preparations for the Temple. 18Solomon gave orders for the building of a house for the name of the LORD and also a king's house for himself.
* [1:5] The bronze altar…the tabernacle of the LORD: by this notice, the Chronicler justifies Solomon's worship at the high place of Gibeon. He pictures the tabernacle, i.e., the Mosaic meeting tent, and the bronze altar made at Moses' command (Ex 31:1–9) as remaining at Gibeon after David had installed the ark of the covenant in another tent in Jerusalem (1 Chr 15:1, 25; 16:1). Bezalel's altar was made of acacia wood plated with bronze (Ex 27:1–2). Later, Solomon made an all-bronze altar for the Temple in Jerusalem (2 Chr 4:1).
* [1:16–17] Egypt and Cilicia: it seems likely that the horses came from Cilicia and the chariots from Egypt. Some scholars find a reference to Musur, a mountain district north of Cilicia, rather than to Egypt (Misrayim) in 1 Kgs 10:28–29, the Chronicler's source for this notice. The Chronicler himself probably understood the source to be speaking of Egypt; cf. 2 Chr 9:28.
a. [1:3–12] 1 Kgs 3:4–15; 1 Chr 21:29.
b. [1:5] Ex 27:1–2; 31:2; 1 Chr 2:20.
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1. LFL screwed up and while we'll see the interior of a ROTS fighter, it will be an AOTC fighter for the exteriors.
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Pico projectors were all the rage when they were in development, but as the first wave of products hit, so did a reality-induced malaise: They weren't that great. Fortunately, 3M's MPro120 goes far to outshine the original MPro110.
$350, just like its predecessor.
What a difference 10 months make.
While the 12-lumen projector isn't noticeably brighter, the throw is substantially tighter, so at the same distance you get about 25% more picture. In terms of use, I could comfortably watch a screen of about 32 inches on the 120 (as opposed to the 110's 20 inches) and could get nearly 50 inches out of it in a very dark room before the picture just got too blurry to enjoy. A 32-inch screen size may not be great shakes in the age of $1000 50-inch plasmas, but in a dorm room or other close quarters, it sure beats a laptop.
The MPro120 is a bit larger than the 110, owing not just to better optics, but to a larger battery—with up to four hours of juice, rather than just one—and built-in stereo speakers. (The 110 is really just a monitor.) The speakers are loud, and not as tinny as one would expect. It won't give you the full butt-shaking DTS treatment, but I was surprised when I started a video, left the room, and heard everything clearly, 20 feet away through a doorway. As you can see from the slides, the video handled the Blu-ray of Generation Kill surprisingly well via composite output, and I wasn't even vexed by the 480x640 resolution. Given what I was trying to pull off, it looked good.
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When I reviewed the MPro110, I bitched that it was pretty flimsy too. Not so with the MPro120. It's sturdy, has nice firm buttons for volume and brightness, and has a focus dial on its face that stays where you put it. The MPro110 and MPro120 are so different despite their naming, my theory is that 3M shot the guy who built the 110 and hired his arch-nemesis to build the new one.
Does this mean you should buy a pico projector? If you have $350 to spend and find yourself in situations where a very portable 32" monitor that requires relative darkness would come in handy, go for it. It's still not good enough for corporate presentations, and it's still not a true theater-on-the-go. My thought is, if it got this much better in just 10 months, why not wait another 10 months for even more improvements—and perhaps a tiny cost drop? [Product Page]
Vast improvements in build quality and image size, compared to predecessor
New features such as stereo speakers, plus included tripod, make it a more self-contained theater
Cost didn't go down from last version
As improved as it is, the video experience could be much better
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Our own culture would be unthinkable without the Romans' achievements. The Via Claudia Augusta is approximately 700 km in length and follows the footsteps of the Romans from the Bavarian town of Donauwörth and over the Alps to Ostiglia on the river Po in Italy. This ancient cultural and trade route was the most important road in the Roman Empire and ran along the Danube and Lech rivers through Southern Germany to Italy.
Around 2,000 years ago, the Romans constructed the only Imperial road over the Alps, which stretched from the ancient port city of Hostiglia in Italy (today known as Ostiglia) through the Reschen and Fern Passes to the Danube. For centuries this 700 km former military supply route was therefore the most important link between the Roman motherland and the rich provinces of the North.
From the Danube to Italy in Roman style
Even today, the Via Claudia Augusta is a striking example of how Roman road builders once dominated nature. The roads conquered both hill and dale, just as the aqueducts did: neither mountain ranges nor rivers were an obstacle any longer. To carry out up-coming military campaigns quickly, well-constructed roads needed to be built on solid ground which could bear the weight of the countless hobnailed boots, working animals and heavy iron-fitted chariots that would travel along them.
The foundation of modern Europe
The Romans also carried their language and alphabet, forms of government, religion, laws, calendar, currency and countless other civil achievements over the Alps. Numerous reminders of this historical lifeline, as well as some remains, have been preserved in many places, often reflected in today's road network. However in addition to these Roman remains, the Via Claudia Augusta also invites you to experience the distinctive characteristics of each region, time period, people and culture, whether you are cycling, walking, driving, or on a pilgrimage or coach tour.
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Along the remains of this over 2,000-year-old road, you will be greeted by an unforgettable mix: countryside; small, bustling towns; sleepy villages; evidence of the region's chequered history, as well as entire stretches of original road; bridges and milestones. All of these are rich reminders of the lives that played out both on the road itself and by its side. The road's excavation sites, exhibitions and architectural monuments roll back the centuries, and the region's picturesque landscape, customs, distinctive hospitality and regional delicacies are brought to life, with some establishments even offering Roman experiences and Roman cuisine.
Length: approximately 700 km
Theme: culture, archaeology, Romans, history
Augsburg: Roman provincial capital, the Fuggerei, the Siebentisch forest
Donauwörth: the Deutschordenshaus, the hall church (Hallenkirche)
Füssen: historical Roman bath, festival hall, Lake Forggensee, Forgensee boat trip
Königsbrunn: the Mithraeum, museums
Landsberg am Lech: old quarter, bridge over the river Lech (Lechbrücke)
Lechbruck am See: the Raftmans Museum (Flößermuseum)
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Every fighter has a feature or a gimmick that it relies on for its success. Mortal Kombat has intense blood and gore; Street Fighter is known for its colorful and diverse cast of characters and its deep fighting mechanics; BlazBlue has a gorgeous 2D anime style; Soul Calibur mixes it up with some wildly varied weapon combat, leaving the Dead or Alive series with its cast of wonderfully busty babes. If you want to dispute that statement, take into consideration that two spin-off games have devoted their entire gameplay to dressing these girls in tiny bikinis. After a long absence of Dead or Alive fighting games, the series makes a return not only in handheld form, but in stereoscopic 3D, as well.
Dead or Alive: Dimensions isn't a sequel but rather a compilation of the entire franchise history. If you're not caught up on the storyline, Dimensions has you covered on every front. Much like the new Mortal Kombat, the single-player Chronicles Mode takes you through an extensive storyline that covers much of every important characters' backstory, also acting as a tutorial of the game's fighting mechanics. It's made up mostly of cut-scenes that always end up in a brawl that doesn't always make sense within the confines of the story. To put it simply, the story is as coherent as you'd expect a fighting game's story to be.
Which brings us to the fight system. Not much has changed from previous entries, but that is definitely a good thing. Instead of traditional fight controls made up of directional button inputs, Dimensions relies on an extensive use of combos. Having only a punch and kick button may seem extremely underwhelming, but each of the 25 characters has a massive number of moves thanks to the addition of a direction to your kick or punch combos. All of these moves are very flashy and fluid, of course, making each fight a spectacle.
The touch screen is used similarly to Super Street Fighter IV on the 3DS, though instead of selecting a certain set of moves, literally every move for your current character is listed on the bottom screen. You're then able to scroll through and simply tap them to perform any of the combos. While it might sound like you can just tap away to victory, this is hardly the case. Much of the moves are delayed and require you to select another follow-up after you select a combo, and this downtime can make or break your match. On the other hand, it actually serves as a nice guide when practicing combos, since they are always on display on the bottom screen.
On the graphics side, the game looks simply incredible. Each character and background has striking detail that fans will immediately appreciate, and yes–even the jiggle physics the series is known for are present. The 3D effect looks stunning and brings every fight to life; however, turning it off significantly improves the framerate, ironing it out to a silky smooth 60 frames per second. One oddity, however, is that cut-scenes frequently flip-flop in terms of quality. One will feature fully moving characters while the next will be made up no more than 3D stills.
A huge component to any fighting game is obviously multiplayer, and Dimensions not only lets you beat up on your friends locally, but also supports online multiplayer, which works almost flawlessly. I've had a few connection problems, but the actual fighting is lag-free.
Aside from the story-driven Chronicles Mode and the multiplayer modes, Arcade Mode lets you take on a series of enemies to see how fast you can beat them. Survival Mode pits you against a non-stop stream of enemies, Tag-Team Mode pairs you up with a computer-controlled ally to try and take down harder enemies, and Free Play lets you set the rules and duke it out. You're also able to satisfy your inner pervert/photography enthusiast (whichever applies more) by unlocking a massive amount of 3D figurines and taking pictures of them. The built-in gyroscope helps create the illusion of a real camera by letting you point it and rotate your 3DS however you want during the shoot.
Dead or Alive: Dimensions should be thought of less as a compilation and more as a love letter to all the DoA fans. Though it has a few shortcomings, such as cut-scenes made of stills, the overall package is jam-packed with content. Loads of modes, plenty of unlockable extra goodies, and a very functional multiplayer make Dimensions a series that not only fans must buy, but any gamer with even the slightest itch for a quality portable fighting game. If you've been waiting for the next must-buy 3DS title, this is it, folks.


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(Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc (TOL.N), the largest luxury homebuilder in the United States, reported a higher quarterly profit and said new orders rose sharply, indicating that the U.S. housing market is well on its way to recovery.
The U.S. housing recovery has gained traction this year with prices for single-family homes having risen since February. Economists expect home construction to add to U.S. economic growth this year for the first time since 2005.
The Standard & Poor's homebuilder index .GSPHOME has almost doubled in value this year.
(For a graphic on the U.S. housing market, click: r.reuters.com/pum86s)
Toll, which targets affluent customers who typically make at least $100,000 a year and have spotless credit records, said pent-up demand, rising home prices and low interest rates motivated buyers to return to the housing market in 2012.
The Federal Reserve, which has kept interest rates at rock-bottom levels since 2008 to support the housing market, launched an open-ended program to buy mortgage-backed securities in September.
Average selling prices for Toll rose to $582,000 in the fourth quarter from $565,000 a year earlier.
Toll — the only publicly traded luxury homebuilder — has gained market share as small and mid-sized private builders are constrained for capital.
Toll's net signed contracts jumped 70 percent to 1,098 units in the fourth quarter ended October. Backlog climbed 54 percent.
Net income rose to $411.4 million, or $2.35 per share, in the fourth quarter from $15.0 million, or 9 cents per share, a year earlier.
The fourth-quarter profit included a net tax benefit of $350.7 million.
Revenue rose 48 percent to $632.8 million.
Toll's shares, which have gained more than 50 percent in value so far this year, closed at $32.43 on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
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Explore the museum's diverse and wide-ranging exhibitions.
See the full schedule of our exhibitions, performances, programs and tours.
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QuestionPro is the leader in Voice of Customer (VOC) Survey Templates. These templates are comprised of thorough VOC evaluation questions that are geared towards getting you the best insights to measure the voice of your customers. These surveys are also excellent examples if you intend to use them as samples and create your own questionnaires and surveys. Use these templates and cut down your survey creation time. Just pick one of the following Voice of Customer (VOC) Surveys and get started instantly!
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Value Proposition Survey Questions for Voice of Customer (VOC). This sample questionnaire template measures both the satisfaction of and the importance to your customers of your value propositions. With this questionnaire you may find that customers are very satisfied with your brochures and documentation, but do not consider them important, a sign you may be spending too much money on them.
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Write a program that generates random numbers:
a) Write a method that returns a random integer in the range of 1 to 100.
b) Then add another method that takes a parameter specifying the top number i.e. if you pass it 50 it returns a random number between 1 and 50. Test your random method and make sure it works.
c) Write another method so that you pass it two values the top and bottom of the range you want the highest value from i.e. if you pass it 10 and 20 it returns a random number between 10 and 20.
d) Then write another method so that if repeatedly called it doesnt return two numbers the same? So once a random number has been generated and returned, the method doesnt return that number again. To do this you will have to store every number generated.
Do each method in turn and then test that it works by calling it from the main method (I dont mean write a test plan), again no need for user input. So you should end up with a single class (the main can go in it) with four other methods each one implementing the functionality described above.
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Highlights of the FHA 203k Streamline Loan
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- Only need contractor bids and a signed contract
What is a FHA 203k Streamline loan?
A Streamline 203k is a limited repair program that facilitates a home purchase transaction (1-4 family) where the rehabilitation work property is in need of minor as indicated by the home inspection or appraisal. It is meant for properties that do not require structural repairs and will not exceed a total of $35,000 or $50,000 in a Qualified Opportunity Zone.
How a FHA 203k Streamline Loan Works:
With a Streamline 203k buyers may finance up to 110% of the "after-improved" value of the property (not to exceed $35,000 or $50,000 in a Qualified Opportunity Zone) for non-structural related property repairs and improvements. There is no minimum requirement on repairs and can include items such as: gutter repair, painting, flooring repair, lead-based paint stabilization and basement waterproofing. The Streamline k does not require the use of a consultant, architect, and engineer or require as many inspections as the Standard 203k.
Renovations are required to start 30 days after the loan closes and be completed within six months.
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These manga-inspired plates are making it fun to play with your food again. Award-winning product designer Mika Tsutai created these plates (or zara) to look like frames straight out of a Japanese comic. They are designed so that when food is carefully positioned just right, it will seem to jump into a story. Always felt like you could hear your salad roaring with laughter? Or wanted to underline the satisfying thwack of your knife chopping up a tonkatsu? These plates bring the illusion to life and product website Comicalu has a list of their specifications. Dishes in the collection are priced at ¥2980 a piece and can be purchased at the Tsutaya entertainment chain in Japan.
Art | Japan Pulse
Today's J-blip: Mangazara
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Hipstar™ a cementless hip system with a new surface for osteointegration
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Objective: The failure of total hip systems caused by wear particle induced loosening has focused interest on factors potentially affecting wear rate. The cementless fixation of implants into the bone avoids the release of cement particles and has been broadly used for many decades. Remnants of the blasting material were reported on surfaces for cementless fixation, which are produced by grit-blasting. These particles are discussed to cause third body wear and loosening of the implants. The purpose of our study was to report the early clinical results of the Hipstar™ cementless hip system with a new contamination-free, roughened surface with regard to prosthesis related incidents.
Methods: Since the end of 2003 the Hipstar™ stem is produced with a new contamination-free surface with a homogeneous roughness. Between May 2004 and March 2009 we implanted 202 Hipstar™ prosthesis in 192 patients with a mean age of 62.6 years.
Results and conclusions: In the 2.5 years mean follow up period 6 revisions had been necessary due to 3 loosenings of the stem, 1 loosening of the cup, 1 periprosthetic fracture and 1 recurrent dislocation. In the early clinical results we could find a significant improvement of the postoperative Harris Hip Score (p<0.001 ) after 12 and 24 months.
The frequency of complications seems comparable to other cementless hip implants with grit blasted surfaces. In the long run a lower wear rate is expected for particle free implants. In vivo this advantage is expected to take a long-term follow-up to be observed.


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I'm planning on adding storage for configuration options to the website I'm working on (php + MySQL).
The problem is that I cannot decide between having a 2-column table (with
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value fields) that contains multiple rows, one for each option; or an n-column table with one row.
It seems like using the single row format is superior, because each field can have the proper data type (
VARCHAR, etc.) and would make fetching all configuration values easier (single-row), but adding a new option would mean a new field every time.
At the same time, though, it seems like having a key-value table would possibly be a performance issue since you'd have to fetch all rows to get the full configuration, as well as updating having to find and seek the proper row to update; you also don't get actual typing (and would have to rely on
VARCHAR or
TEXT only).
I'm not planning on having a lot of configuration options (maybe 20 at the most, more likely 5-10), so I'm not sure if key-value or multi-field is the way to go, here.


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Dr Drib has already uploaded beautiful lrf versions of the first and last novels in the Anne of Green Gables series. I thought that it would be a good idea to fill the gaps.
Here is the reading order (the novels were not written in chronological order).
1908 - Anne of Green Gables Dr Drib has already uploaded an excellent version.
1909 - Anne of Avonlea (sequel to Anne of Green Gables Anne becomes a young teacher.)
1915 - Anne of the Island (sequel to Anne of Avonlea) Anne goes to College.
1936 - Anne of Windy Poplars (sequel to Anne of the Island) Anne is a head teacher and engaged to Gilbert. In the UK this was called Anne of Windy Willows.
1917 - Anne's House of Dreams (sequel to Anne of Windy Poplars)The early years of Annes married life.
1939 - Anne of Ingleside (sequel to Anne's House of Dreams) Dr Drib has already uploaded this.
(After Anne of Ingleside there are two novels about Annes child, Rilla: Rainbow Valley and Rilla of Ingeside. There are also two short story collections: Chronicles of Avonlea and Further Chronicles of Avonlea. I may upload these at some point.)
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International Exposure 2009: A Perspective from Abroad
Video: Maya Brinner's Red Ladies was one of several works exploring the individual within the group at International Exposure
A few weeks after International Exposure 2009, not only am I continuing to mull over some intriguing works that I saw, but I am still thinking about the many attendees I met and contemplating the conversations I had with them.
It was truly remarkable to see how many presenters were scoping out Israeli dance with the hopes of bringing Israeli choreographers or companies to their venues. The audience at International Exposure was well-informed, sophisticated, and worldly; its members were knowledgeable about the contemporary dance scene in their own home countries and had seen some of the latest productions from around the globe.
This diverse array of cultured visitors – and their well-informed observations – reinforced my own perception that there is indeed something especially appealing about Israeli contemporary dance. It was illuminating to talk to repeat attendees and learn that they found this year's festival stronger than in previous years; it was also encouraging to speak with first-time visitors and discover that they found several works of interest.
I had several stimulating conversations about the festival with Brian Schaefer, a dance writer and administrator based in San Diego, California. He has generously written a thorough, thoughtful reflection on the festival for Dance In Israel, offering an invaluable perspective from outside the scene. Enjoy!
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Seeing Israel through the Lens of Dance
By Brian Schaefer
Oil and water may be the most contentious of the commodities in the Middle East. But who says art can't be a country's natural resource as well?
Such is the purpose of International Exposure – a type of cultural trade fair to encourage the export of one of Israel's most valuable products: its creativity. Each year for the past fifteen years, a flock of foreign presenters, managers, choreographers, and journalists has descended upon the Suzanne Dellal Center in Tel Aviv to get a crash course in contemporary dance in Israel in the hopes that we fall in love with an artist or company and take them home with us to introduce them to our families, or rather, audiences. It's souvenir shopping on an entirely different scale.
The Israeli Ministry of Culture brings us here to demonstrate the wealth of dance in Israel, show us Tel Aviv as an exciting, cosmopolitan city, and let us discover just how far Israel has come from the pioneering, agricultural days of the kibbutzim and sabras when Israeli dance meant communal folk gatherings, which is still how most Americans consider it. So the point of International Exposure is to destroy that myth and show us an Israel that is innovative and cutting-edge, both in its technology and in its art.
The process of actually bringing a company to the States is a complicated pas de deux that relies on a lot of other factors that come later on. But for now, for this week, it's about seeing work. A lot of work. An exhausting amount of work.
Still, the experience is extraordinary. And the impact is powerful. Five days later, we leave with a semblance of an idea of what makes contemporary dance in Israel so vibrant. Without trying to lump everything together – after all, one of the strengths of the program is its diversity – there are a few noticeable characteristics, trends, and themes that emerge.
Niv Sheinfeld and Oren Laor's Big Mouth. Photo by Gadi Dagon.
It's difficult as an outsider not to read too much about the regional conflicts into the work we see. Few artists, save perhaps for Niv Sheinfeld and Oren Laor who explicitly reference Israel's military history in the engaging trio Big Mouth, admit to addressing politics in any way.
Yet as foreign critics and presenters who for the most part view Israel from the lens of international media, we inevitably look for ways that artists respond to their social surroundings. Maybe we look too much. But perhaps also the fact that such intentional reactions to the political environment are conspicuously lacking in so much of the work we saw is equally telling.
What we actually got in many instances was a complete departure from the realities of this world, and surprisingly often, we were thrust in to the realm of the absurd where the unexpected can occur at any moment, where things are never quite as they seem or can in an instant morph into something unrecognizable. The absurdity is also in the behavior, where over-the-top characters cavort about with exaggerated gestures, inhabiting fantasy worlds in extravagant costumes and bright make-up.
Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak's Trout. Photo by Asaf Ashkenazi.
Perhaps no Israeli choreographers better encapsulate this aesthetic and sensibility than Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak. At International Exposure, the duo showed excerpts from the company's repertory, the charming Rushes, made a few years ago for the American company Pilobolus, and the new evening-length work Trout, created in 2008 in Norway. In each, the zany characters and extravagant sets and props transport audiences into an imaginary place that may resemble reality at times but clearly isn't.
Barak Marshall's Rooster. Photo by Kfir Bolotin.
In Barak Marshall's Rooster, we took a colorful visit to the shtetls of the 19th century to witness a love triangle mixing stories from the Bible and Yemenite folklore with a period aesthetic and surreal scenes of, for example, a man "laying" eggs in his mouth. It's a work that, while perhaps a bit unfocused and difficult to follow for non-Hebrew speakers, exudes energy and charm and provides a strong showcase for the performers.
Across the board (for the most part), International Exposure guests walked away with a deep appreciation for Israeli dancers, whose focus and commitment is a noticeable strength of the performances.
Other works that dove into the absurd included Yasmeen Godder's LOVE FIRE, complete with the gutting of a stuffed creature resembling some combination of goat and lion, an unexpected shower of blue glitter, and a dramatic illuminated heart made of diagonal fluorescent tubes. Yossi Berg and Oded Graf's study in masculinity, 4 Men, Alice, Bach and the Deer, also made use of a life-sized dead animal, raising peculiar questions about the role of taxidermy in Israeli society. Okay, not really, but seeing both works in one night gave something to think about.
Michal Herman Dance Group's Fellowship, based on a short Kafka story, embodied absurdity in the extreme mannerisms of its characters and their exaggerated interactions, as did Irad Mazliah's Unter den Linden.
While not necessarily "absurd," Artour Astman & Ilana Bellahsen's ArtLana presented the two artists as babies in a wide-eyed, charming duet. The grotesque masks in Noa Dar Dance Group's Anu suggested something of the absurd but dealt more explicitly with another theme that was largely prevalent throughout the festival – the struggle between the urge for individual expression and the pressure to conform.
The aforementioned Big Mouth tackled the topic effectively as did Maya Brinner's Red Ladies, which followed a trio of women from synchronized harmony to individual awareness and then group conflict.
But perhaps no dance company in the world embodies this tension between group cohesion and individual identity than the Batsheva Dance Company, whose new work Hora closed the festival.
Batsheva Dance Company in Ohad Naharin's Hora. Photo by Gadi Dagon.
Batsheva's artistic director Ohad Naharin shifts quickly and effortlessly between complicated group sections, done in perfect unison (in a way that no other company can approach), to solos that marry abandon and control in surprising harmony. It's a tactic utilized in several of his recent works, and just because it's a recognizable pattern doesn't mean its predictable. Yet here, the tool loses its impact. While past works like Shalosh (Three) or Mamootot, though still abstract, feel like they follow some sort of arc, Hora in comparison feels circular. At the end, we're back at the beginning and as a result, it's a bit harder to appreciate the journey, but then again, maybe that's the point.
Naharin has always had eclectic music taste, easily moving from a traditional Passover song to the Beach Boys to soundscapes that he himself creates. In Hora, the score consists of some of the most recognizable and clichéd pieces of music by Strauss, Wagner, and John Williams borrowed from the archives or classic science-fiction films. Like the title of the work, Naharin challenges the audience to rearrange its reference points for the associations we have created throughout our lives.
As a result, he creates extremes of possibilities and the space in between where anything can happen and meaning is left ambiguous. Throwing viewers from one end of the spectrum to the other (from familiar to unfamiliar) with unrelated and nonsensical movements forces us to fill in the gaps of how they relate and what it all amounts to. And while you may not walk away with an answer, Batsheva ultimately leaves an impression that, indeed, there is something human within this controlled chaos after all.
I always get a sense, watching Batsheva, that there is something dark and explosive just under the surface, and that's another thread that seemed to weave its way through the festival of Israeli choreographers and companies. Noa Dar's Anu plunged suddenly into simulated rape, and Berg and Graf's 4 Men, Alice, Bach and the Deer similarly incorporated sexual violence into the narrative.
Rami Be'er's poem Infrared, which is also the name of the work for his Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, follows multi-colored soldiers into a garden, which the over-produced performance suggested rather explicitly. The company appears to have a wealth of resources at its disposal and produced a glossy show that, ultimately, was lacking in the substance and urgency that many of the smaller companies displayed.
Vertigo Dance Company in Noa Wertheim's Mana. Photo by Gadi Dagon.
Noa Wertheim's Vertigo Dance Company similarly approached the theme of complicated group dynamics. Yet their work Mana offered a depth and sense of intrigue that made it one of the most compelling pieces of the entire week, one that brings together many of the themes discussed here in a tight, luscious, and appealing package that foreign audiences are likely to respond well to.
If another theme might be added, it's the embrace of classical music mashed with contemporary, fragmented movement. It's not a new idea in contemporary dance, but the idea was particularly noticeable at this festival. In addition to the well-known scores in Batsheva's work, Godder also used the waltz for inspiration, and Idan Cohen's take on Swan Lake paired the Tchaikovsky score with sharp, defined, lightning-quick movement that actually made the idea feel current and relevant – no small feat for such an overused score and well-known ballet. But the sense that Israelis are resisting tradition, or at least looking to re-contextualize it to their new realities, came through loud and clear.
Maria Kong in fling. Photo by Gadi Dagon.
Of course, one can't possibly force all of the performances into only a few basic themes. Defying all categorizations was the work by Maria Kong, a new company comprised of former Batsheva dancers. fling opens with an aching violin solo, performed facing away from the audience, while projections on two columns conjure a world of dark hallways, mysterious rooms, and the constant shift of shadows, which gives the sense that time is passing us by. Without a dancer on stage for the first nearly twenty minutes, a captivating world is created. When they do appear, the dancers move with robotic precision. The slight turn of a head sends waves that reverberate throughout another dancer's body. Similarly, fling is a subtle work that makes a big impression.
And while International Exposure aims to present contemporary dance, we were also brought to the Israel Ballet studios to view excerpts from the company's repertoire. The dancers were proficient, the partnering well-executed. But the formality of the ballet language doesn't seem to fit this country.
Interacting with and observing Israelis on a daily basis during the week of the Exposure, the intimacy, suspicion, joy, tension, spirit, and vitality that seems to hover over society here is reflected in the works of contemporary artists that display the same such characteristics.
In comparison, the ballet, with its sterilized look, organized structure, clear gender roles, and polished edges seems to be just what everyone else is fighting against. And that conflict is what makes the dance in Israel so fascinating.
Brian Schaefer is the dance writer for San Diego News Network and the Program & Audience Development Manager for ArtPower! at UC San Diego, the university's multi-arts presenting organization.
Related Articles on Dance In Israel
- International Exposure 2009: Showcasing Israeli Dance
- Batsheva Dance Company Premieres Ohad Naharin's Hora
- Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak's Trout
- Curtain Up 2: Vertigo Dance Company and Noa Wertheim Host Elad Shechter
- Curtain Up 3: Yasmeen Godder Hosts Iris Erez
- Curtain Up 5: Noa Dar Hosts Maya Brinner and Irad Mazliah
- Curtain Up 6: Niv Sheinfeld and Oren Laor Host Noa Shadur
- Idan Cohen's Swan Lake Soars into the 21st Century
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Unfortunately, there's some sad news coming out of the world of college football this holiday (kinda) weekend.
Duke athletic officials confirmed early Thursday afternoon that wide receiver Blair Holliday "was involved in a boating accident on Lake Tillery" Wednesday. After being transported via helicopter to the UNC Trauma Center in Chapel Hill, Holliday is currently in critical condition after suffering head injuries in the incident.
There are unconfirmed reports that Holliday is in a coma, although there's no mention of that in the school's release.
However, a North Carolina Wildlife official did confirm to the Raleigh News & Observer that Holliday was involved in a jet ski accident, and that Holliday collided with one of a teammate who was also on a jet ski. The name of the teammate was not released, although the wildlife official told the paper that player refused treatment at the scene.
"First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with Blair, his parents, Leslie and Rick, and the entire Holliday family," Blue Devils head coach David Cutcliffe said in a statement. "The Holliday family is one of tremendous character and strength, and is truly an inspiration for all of us. Secondly, we could not be more appreciative of the care and support Blair has received here at UNC Hospitals. The doctors, nurses and support staff have been truly outstanding.
"We ask that you continue to keep Blair and his family in your thoughts, and also respect their privacy in this time of concern."
Appearing in 10 games last season, Holliday caught three passes for 30 yards. Exiting spring practice, the sophomore was projected as a likely starter this upcoming season.
Echoing Coach Cutcliffe's statement, our thoughts and prayers are with Holliday, his friends and his family.
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It was widely assumed that director Christopher Nolan would begin making a new Batman movie (Call it Batman 2.3) some time after finishing "Inception," due to be released this summer. But that was never a given. In fact, the movie still hasn't been officially greenlit, which makes me nervous given all the recent proposed sequels ("Anchorman") that have been stymied of late. And yet… we now have a date. Oh, yes we do. Put on your dorkiest Joker makeup and go camp outside the Regal Cinema now, because a sequel to "The Dark Knight" is coming in 2012. THE MAYANS FORETOLD IT. Variety has the details and, for once, no annoying pay wall:
Though it has yet to be greenlit, Warner Bros. has set the next Batpic for July 20, 2012.
Studio disclosed Friday the opening date for "Batman 3," the third Batman pic directed by Christopher Nolan…
David Goyer is working with Nolan's brother Jonathan Nolan on a script for the next Batman installment, based on an idea from Christopher Nolan.
Omigod! Omigod it's sooo going to happen now. I don't even know how I should feel. It's over two years away. I'm excited! I'm sad Heath can't be in it. I'm nervous. I'm scared. I'm impatient. I'm elated! I'M TALKING IN A COMICALLY DEEP VOICE WHILE WEARING A COWL. It's a bit much for me to process right now.
You won't get any story details from Nolan between now and that release date. There will only be two crucial blanks we'll get to fill in over the next two years: 1) Who will the villain(s) be? and 2) Who will play him/her/them? This makes me nervous, because both the character of the Joker and Ledger's portrayal are impossible to match. That kind of cosmic alchemy only comes around once a century or so, and it won't be duplicated again.
There are plenty of directions to go in: Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze (oh dear God no). None of them are terribly attractive, but there are few directors out there who engender the kind of blind faith Chris Nolan does. Perhaps he'll trot out a new villain, or an obscure one (as he did with his first Batman movie). He's all but certain to attract a top-level name for the job. My only hope is that this third Nolan Batman keeps it to a single villain. Both Nolan Batman movies have had two main villains, and both (WARNING: blasphemy ahead) felt overstuffed to me. I'd like time to focus on just one totally awesome villain. I don't need Two Face thrown in there for good measure. Gimme Johnny Depp as one of the villains and blow my skull in under 2 hours. I'll be a happy man.
7/20/12. Put it in your Filofox, kids.


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"The Voice's" Dec. 4 results show kept with the four theme, revealing season three's Top 4 contestants!
And boy, was it a close one! All of the Top 6 found themselves on Top 10 iTunes lists and even the coaches couldn't predict which two contestants would be leaving the competition by night's end.
So which contestants made it to the semifinals? And which coaches are still in the competition?
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Meet your final four, America: Terry McDermott (Team Blake Shelton), Trevin Hunte (Team Cee Lo Green), Cassadee Pope (Team Blake) and Nicholas David (Team Cee Lo)! "Holy s--t! Holy s--t!!!!!!!!!" Shelton tweeted of the good news. "This calls for a drink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love y'all so much it's disgusting!!!!!!!!" So yeah, he was a little excited that both of his contestants made it to the Top 4.
The two contestants sent home were Adam Levine's Amanda Brown, who tackled Aretha Franklin and Whitesnake during Monday's performance show and sang a duet with Ne-Yo earlier in the night, and Melanie Martinez, also on Team Adam, who was the youngest singer in the competition at 17 years old. Melanie took a risk Monday night choosing to perform Cee Lo's song "Crazy," following up that performance with her rendition of Lenka's "The Show."
Of course, Melanie and Amanda were Adam's final two contestants in the competition, so he now joins fellow coach Christina Aguilera as a mere viewer/opinion-giver for the NBC reality hit's final two weeks of competition.
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