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9:21:37 Posterdati hi
9:21:50 Posterdati shrdlu68: commodores please!
9:23:59 White_Flame shrdlu64
9:26:18 Posterdati yes, seems resonable
9:52:07 Posterdati please, is there a way to trigget a call to the io-handler in the iolib multiplexer?
9:52:25 pjb Can't you call it directly?
9:53:49 Posterdati pbj: I do not know how to funcall it
9:54:11 Posterdati it is set by set-io-handler
9:55:54 pjb (set-io-handler #'my-nice-handler) (my-nice-handler) ?
9:57:40 Posterdati pjb: I have no access to my-nice-handler
9:59:05 Posterdati pjb: I modified the ex8-server code in iolib sockets example
9:59:06 pjb Why do you want to do that?
9:59:17 pjb calling the io-hander?
9:59:29 Posterdati pjb: because I do not need an echo server!
10:01:05 pjb I don't see the relationship between "you do not need an echo server!" and "trigger a call to the io-handler".
10:01:51 Posterdati pjb: I'm modifying the echo server example
10:02:20 Posterdati pjb: because a I need a server capable to get some commands over a socket and then answer back
10:02:21 pjb (iomux:set-io-handler eb socket :read (setf *saved-handler* (make-whatever-handler-you-want socket id etc))) (funcall *saved-handler* fd event exception)
10:02:43 pjb Again, I don't know why you would want to do (funcall *saved-handler* fd event exception)
10:03:06 pjb If there's no I/O why would you want to call it? If there is I/O then it's already called by iolib!
10:03:07 Posterdati because I want to write out data to client
10:03:13 pjb Then write data!
10:03:24 pjb (write-sequence data socket)
10:03:44 Posterdati not using a multiplexer io handler?
10:04:16 pjb The multiplexer is for asynchronous I/O.
10:04:43 pjb otherwise check ICMP.
10:37:54 hajovonta guys are you aware of a CL library that can do asynchronous ICMP echoes? I need to ping a host periodically and I couldn't find one. Is it a thing that is practically done via FFI?
10:41:19 pillton All I/O is done by FFI.
10:43:54 loke To my knowledge there is no FFI library to do direct IP
10:44:28 fe[nl]ix iolib has an example of how to create ICMP packet
10:44:30 fe[nl]ix s
10:45:13 loke wait what? IOLIB can do it?
10:45:38 fe[nl]ix but you most likely don't want to do that because creating raw sockets requires basically root privileges
10:45:45 fe[nl]ix at least on Linux
10:46:21 fe[nl]ix you're better off spawning a thread that runs /bin/ping and reads its stdout
10:50:34 fe[nl]ix loke: https://github.com/sionescu/iolib/blob/master/extras/ping.lisp
10:51:17 loke ice
10:51:20 loke nice
10:51:49 hajovonta hm
10:51:52 hajovonta am I?
10:51:56 hajovonta that, I can do.
10:52:31 hajovonta I'm just a little worried that different linux ping versions may print different output
10:52:41 fe[nl]ix a more sophisticated approach would be to make a small C binary that creates a raw socket and sends it to the main process via a Unix socket
10:52:50 fe[nl]ix then you can setuid that binary
10:53:42 hajovonta I've already seen the example you wrote above but wasn't able to make it work
10:54:13 hajovonta I don't have C knowledge
10:54:15 fe[nl]ix iolib already has code for receiving file descriptors via a Unix socket, but you'd have to write the C to create and send the file descriptor
10:54:45 fe[nl]ix hajovonta: when I wrote that code I was running Gentoo
10:55:09 fe[nl]ix and I modified the kernel to not require root for raw sockets
10:55:17 hajovonta I see :)
10:55:21 fe[nl]ix recompiling your kernel is easy on Gentoo
10:55:40 shrdlu68 It's routine.
10:56:02 hajovonta everything is routine when you've done it enough times :)
10:56:29 fe[nl]ix hajovonta: the output of /bin/ping can vary between OSes but it should be pretty stable on the same OS
10:57:48 hajovonta that's true. The output is not standardized
10:57:51 fe[nl]ix you can safely assume that /bin/ping is the GNU variant
10:57:57 fe[nl]ix on Linux
10:58:05 hajovonta also, the switches of /bin/ping can differ
10:58:40 shrdlu68 How about using iolib and setting suid?
10:58:50 fe[nl]ix on weird distros it could be a symlink to Busybox, but I doubt you care about those
10:58:53 shrdlu68 ping essentially does that...
10:59:31 fe[nl]ix shrdlu68: sbcl re-executes itself on start and I don't think that setuid carries along
10:59:37 hajovonta or maybe I can write a python lib that uses raw icmp and uses standardized output and just call that. ;)
10:59:59 hajovonta or C
11:00:07 fe[nl]ix also, if you save a new executable image you have to setuid it again, etc...
11:00:09 hajovonta but I don't know C, so...
11:00:37 fe[nl]ix look at this as a good opportunity to learn C
11:00:51 fe[nl]ix you have a specific goal, which is very good
11:00:58 fe[nl]ix instead of generically "I want to learn C"
11:01:14 hajovonta I already got in touch with C several decades ago...
11:01:23 shrdlu68 fe[nl]ix: I can't confirm, have you tried it?
11:01:28 d4ryus4 ** NICK d4ryus
11:01:31 hajovonta the same is true for Java, PHP and Perl :)
11:01:36 fe[nl]ix shrdlu68: in the past, yes
11:02:26 shrdlu68 Well he could use a different lisp...
11:04:24 hajovonta for example?
11:04:33 shrdlu68 ecl, ccl
11:05:44 shrdlu68 If the problem here is that one can't effectively use setuid with sbcl, there are other implementations that hopefully don't have this limitation.
11:12:25 _death you could just use setcap instead of the suid bit
13:17:23 francogrex hi is it possible to reconnect to a running thread: debugger invoked on a SB-INT:SIMPLE-READER-PACKAGE-ERROR in thread #<THREAD "main thread" RUNNING {23EE7E89}> sbcl hangs and i would like to open another sbcl and "attach" it to that hanging running thread
13:23:34 antoszka otwieracz: ^ haven't you been dealing with a similar problem recently?
13:34:25 otwieracz Nope.
13:36:52 francogrex quit
14:15:41 hjudt can anyone help me with cl-json? i want to generate json output like this: { headers: ["h1", "h2", "H3"], data: ["d1", "d2", "d3"] }. i have headers and data as lists. what do i need to do?
14:16:33 Bike according to the manual, you can get a js object if you feed it an alist or a hash table.
14:16:35 hjudt simply (list headers data) gives indexed arrays, but i'd like to have named arrays
14:16:48 Bike so you could do like (list (cons 'headers headers) (cons 'data data))
14:18:17 hjudt (cl-json:encode-json-to-string (list (cons 'headers '(h1 h2 h3)) (cons 'data '(d1 d2 d3)))) => "[[\"headers\",\"h1\",\"h2\",\"h3\"],[\"data\",\"d1\",\"d2\",\"d3\"]]"
14:18:51 hjudt not what i want. i'd need "[ headers: ..., data: ...]"
14:19:50 Bike can't believe the manual would deceive me.
14:20:28 Bike oh, i guess it's because they're lists. genius.
14:21:08 Bike okay, if you do a hash table it does work properly.
14:21:27 Bike as in, i get {\"headers\" ... } out.
14:21:35 scymtym (json:encode-json-alist '(("headers" . ("h1" "h2")) ("data" . ("d1" "d1")))) should also work
14:21:54 Bike oh, a trick. nice
14:22:13 hjudt scymtym: thanks. that's the solution.
14:35:26 capitaomorte ACTION alias
14:35:48 capitaomorte (sorry, typo :-)
15:47:35 jasom random lisp fact of the day: caveman2-widgets-bootstrap-test has the deepest dependency chain of any system in quicklisp
15:48:09 dim is it at the top or the bottom of it?
15:48:32 jasom dim: hopefully that's obvious from the name :P
15:49:01 dim fun fact about dependencies: when I picked CL for pgloader I was told "but there's no libs" and when I talked to packagers they said "wow that's too many build dependencies to package" ;-)
15:50:37 jasom yeah, I've noticed packagers not liking python/node/ruby packages with dozens of dependencies. Perl is similar, but old enough to not raise as many complaints
15:50:53 Shinmera But which system as the most dependencies in total?
15:50:54 dim I think that's because most of them are already packaged
15:50:55 Shinmera *has
15:51:06 dim or because people just use CPAN, like we use Quicklisp
15:51:23 jasom dim: right, but packagers don't want to use CPAN, so they want a package for each dep
15:51:58 Shinmera I'd be fine with the distributions just being the "c package manager" and leaving everything else out on principle.
15:52:05 dim I know, I've been packaging 60 CL libs for debian in order to have pgloader in debign
15:52:25 jasom Shinmera: I can't tell that as easily; my ql2nix builds all systems with 0 deps as a first pass, then each pass later builds all systems with dependencies managed &c. so I can just look at the system in the last pass to see what is built
15:52:38 dim list at https://github.com/dimitri/ql-to-deb/tree/master/packages if you're interested into having your cl lib as a debian package
15:53:58 dim Shinmera: welcome to the world of containers
15:54:07 dim I wonder what distributions role is going to be next
15:55:07 Shinmera ... the desktop?
15:55:09 Shinmera :V
15:56:01 jasom it will be interesting to see how the NixOS folk feel about a PR containing ~2800 common lisp packages ;)
15:56:31 dim hehe
15:56:57 dim so you're doing ql-to-deb for nix? ah yes you mentionned ql2nix
15:58:21 jasom I may strip all systems ending in -test; thoughts?
15:58:45 FalonLedner hi there, I'm trying to customize my emacs org mode agenda view to show only the last 2 heading breadcrumbs, but am new to lisp. How would I get the last 2 items in a list called `org-get-outline-path`?
15:59:36 Bike probably the 'last' function, but you might want to ask #emacs.
15:59:36 jasom FalonLedner: this channel is for common lisp, try ##lisp or #emacs
15:59:39 dim FalonLedner: here we talk about Common Lisp, which is not the same as Emacs Lisp
16:00:04 FalonLedner sorry about that. thank you for the redirection!
16:01:45 foom2 ** NICK foom
16:03:28 fe[nl]ix _death: setcap doesn't work on many distros because it needs both runtime kernel support and on-disk format support
16:12:11 Shinmera jasom: Here's some quick crunching: https://plaster.tymoon.eu/view/666#666
16:12:47 Shinmera Though the numbers don't seem quite right. For example, Quicklisp has zero dependencies on record for chirp, which definitely isn't right.
16:13:41 dim Shinmera: pushnew :test #'string= rather than unless find push?
16:14:00 Shinmera Yeah yeah, that's from a previous thing
16:14:12 Shinmera No need to style correct for a hack
16:14:34 Shinmera Actually no, the unless encompasses the LET.
16:15:16 dim Shinmera: it's more "am I missing something" than an attempt at correcting code you wrote interactively, no worries ;-)
16:15:29 Shinmera You're missing the let that's conditionalised by the unless
16:15:37 dim yeah, saw that after
16:15:51 dim I'm still not having the full CL standard API in mind
16:16:20 dim though about pushnew in yesterday's late night hacking session
16:16:27 dim I guess now I want to find a use case for it ;-)
16:17:57 jasom Shinmera: QL has incomplete dependency info, a lot of deps are resolved when ASDF can't find the system
16:18:10 jasom e.g. all package-inferred-systems work that way
16:18:58 Shinmera I'm aware, but for example chirp-drakma does list deps in its asd like usual (chirp-core and drakma) so I don't know why it doesn't report that
16:19:53 Shinmera I thought about loading all ASDs and then using asdf's dependency info, but I couldn't quickly think of a way to do the former part :^)
16:20:27 jasom https://gist.github.com/8952cf126be24ec12986200801e2fc8f
16:21:05 jasom system on left depends on system on right
16:21:07 dim loading asd definitions is something I was interested into at some point too
16:23:17 dim to implement --self-upgrade in binary images, in order to tell asdf not to load again the dependencies from sources as we have them already
16:26:30 _death fe[nl]ix: ah, wasn't aware of that
16:30:11 fe[nl]ix _death: filecaps are implemented as a xattr named security.capability
16:30:47 jasom fe[nl]ix: not all distros work with xattr's out-of-the-box
16:31:21 fe[nl]ix thet's what I said
16:31:30 nivpgir hey, I have a noobish question and it seems like #clnoobs is inactive so Ill ask here:
16:31:45 jasom fe[nl]ix: oh, I had you and _death's comments from earlier reversed
16:32:04 dlowe huh? #clnoobs isn't inactive
16:32:16 dlowe you aren't even joined
16:32:23 nivpgir there was noone there...
16:32:31 nivpgir no, Im not now, I was 2 minutes ago
16:32:55 nivpgir ok nvm, idk what i did wrong
16:33:09 nivpgir i swear I saw it empty a second ago...
16:33:12 nivpgir :(
16:33:24 _death fe[nl]ix: is there something like caniuse.com for linux distros?
16:33:47 dlowe :)
16:33:53 dlowe nivpgir: so what's the question?
16:34:35 nivpgir hey, so Im using 'pop' inside a loop, to iterate over a list, but it's not changing the list
16:34:40 nivpgir the code is this:
16:34:59 dlowe lisp paste!
16:35:14 dlowe nivpgir: are you doing this to an argument to a function and expecting the list to change outside the function?
16:35:39 dlowe nivpgir: please use paste.lisp.org if you want to share code
16:36:59 nivpgir (loop for args = (rest (net.didierverna.clon:cmdline))
16:36:59 nivpgir until (not args) do
16:36:59 nivpgir (format t "doing stuff...~A~% (pop args)"))
16:37:34 nivpgir its essentially this
16:38:16 dlowe nivpgir: so, you really should have followed my advice
16:38:16 nivpgir but the loop never exits...
16:39:30 nivpgir even for such a small snippet? ok, sorry...
16:39:32 dlowe loop for args = sets its argument every iteraction of the loop
16:39:40 dlowe every iteration
16:40:06 dlowe you probably want "with args ="
16:40:44 dlowe or even (loop for arg in (rest cmdline) do (format t "doing stuff ~a~%" arg))
16:41:50 nivpgir oh, I thought it sets it only on the first iteration, since when I add a 'then' part, it does in face update accordingly...
16:42:15 dlowe for x = <form> then <form> is a different thing
16:42:40 nivpgir yes, I understand now...
16:43:49 nonameanonymous hello
16:43:56 nonameanonymous anyone here can help me?
16:44:02 _death you should also know that pop modifies the place it is supplied with, so (pop args) would modify args, a variable, not the list
16:44:19 nivpgir the alternative you suggested wont work for me, cause I actually want the body of the loop to consume more elements from the list, and the amount of elements it should consume is different depending on the first one
16:44:33 jasom nonameanonymous: we can help if your problem is related to common lisp
16:44:52 nonameanonymous i want to know how to write a simple game in common lisp
16:45:36 nivpgir what does it mean it would change arg, and not the list? arg is supposed to be the list of command line args in this example (or a copy of it, I presume)
16:45:42 jasom nivpgir: (loop with cmdline = (rest (net.didierverna.clon:cmdline)) for arg = (pop cmdline) ...)
16:46:10 jasom nivpgir: pop only changes what the variable points to, it doesn't modify the actual list
16:46:11 nonameanonymous hey, how i write a game in clisp?
16:46:41 jasom nonameanonymous: that's a very broad question; perhaps the kind folks in #lispgames could point you to a tutorial
16:47:00 nonameanonymous ok thank you all
16:47:15 jasom nonameanonymous: for a snarky non-answer the steps are 1) Learn lisp 2) learn how to write games, 3) write games in lisp :P
16:47:48 _death there are existing open-source lisp games you can look at..
16:48:10 nivpgir Im confused, in my case, isnt args a variable thats pointing to a list...?
16:48:45 _death nivpgir: yes.. and (pop args) roughly translates to (setq args (rest args))
16:50:34 dlowe nivpgir: there's a #lispgames channel
16:51:16 nivpgir not my question...
16:51:53 dlowe sorry.
16:52:06 nivpgir jasom: so youre saying that in fact in my case, there is no difference, right?
16:52:18 nivpgir Im not sure I understand the general case
16:52:30 marvin3 nivpgir it changes the variable (where the reference is pointing to), but does not change the list itself
16:55:11 nivpgir so if i had, list1 = (1 2 3), and then I do (setq list2 list1), followed by a (pop list2), I would get that list 2 points to a list which is (2 3), while list1 would still be (1 2 3)?
16:55:25 _death correct
16:55:34 nivpgir ok, got it, thanks
16:55:39 dlowe nivpgir: yeah. Lists in lisp are a bunch of cons cells that point to each other, not a discrete piece of data
16:56:22 nivpgir yep , okay, understood, thanks
16:56:56 nivpgir sorry, I got here instead of clnoobs, Ill be more carefule next time...
16:58:38 _death but (let ((list1 (list (list 'a 'b 'c) 'd)) (list2 list1)) (pop (car list1)) (values list1 list2)) => ((b c) d), ((b c) d) .. in this case the place was the first element of the shared list
16:59:05 _death let*
17:06:32 nivpgir _death: yes, thanks, I get it, the internal lists part is a bit like python, so its more natural for me
17:07:16 dlowe ok, it's not at all like python, where "lists" are actually vectors
17:07:40 dlowe it's just an old-style linked list with boxes and arrows
17:09:33 phoe hhey hey hey
17:10:05 shka_ it is linked list, right?
17:10:11 shka_ it is not obsolete
17:11:43 _death there are two different concerns, places and lists.. POP combines them to do its work, but I think the list aspect of this issue is not relevant
17:15:03 dlowe its characteristics are a bit more complicated now in this day of cpu caches
17:17:45 _death or well, I guess with other structures you'd tend not to use variables-as-places, so maybe it's relevant in this way
17:23:43 _death once you understand what gets modified, you can better understand how modify macros can be useful, even if the data structure is immutable.. (let ((x (fset:empty-map))) (fset:includef x 'a 1) x)
18:42:36 astronavt whats the go-to library for spawning a process from a shell command?
18:43:10 astronavt i see trivial-shell inferior-shell and execute-program
18:43:20 astronavt any reason to choose one or another?
18:44:38 dlowe they're portability libraries, because each implementation has a different system
18:45:07 dlowe uiop:run-program is probably the most pragmatic
18:45:20 dlowe you may even have it already installed
20:11:03 phoe astronavt: UIOP
20:15:04 knusbaum Trying to remember the FORMAT directive for printing one thing if the arg is T and another if it's NIL. I thought there was one.
20:18:21 knusbaum "~[" that's it.
20:18:26 Xach glad to help
20:18:34 knusbaum ACTION gives thumbs up
20:21:15 pjb knusbaum: ~:[ for alternatives. ~[ is for indexed cases. (format nil "~:[a~;b~]" 3) #| --> "b" |# (format nil "~[zero~;wouane~;too~;threeey~;foor~]" 3) #| --> "threeey" |#
20:37:57 astronavt phoe thx
20:38:44 astronavt format string syntax is probably my least favorite thing about CL so far
20:40:29 Xach I like to keep it really simple, plus a couple complicated things I use so much I remember the syntax. Mostly.
20:40:41 Xach I think everyone has a different set of "couple of complicated things" though.
20:42:00 edgar-rft (format nil "overly whacky format string") => complete-lisp-program-as-string
20:42:35 astronavt right
20:42:55 astronavt i guess its in the style of CL to have "a very specific function for everything"
21:13:39 Bike if you don't want to use format you can do pretty much everything it does with some particular macros and functions, it's just more diffuse


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by Michael Caruso
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill, presented the second in its series of "Five Fridays: Concerts for the Community" on Friday, Nov. 16. The featured ensemble was the Venezuelan-American Dali Quartet. The four string players performed a program drawn from the broad spectrum of the Latin American repertoire either composed specifically for or arranged for the classical string quartet, highlighting the close connection between popular styles and traditional structures in the music.
The Dali Quartet opened its program with the Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos' "String Quartet No. 1," composed in 1915. Divided into six movements, the score is a beautifully concise compendium of moods and emotions expressed in expertly chiseled counterpoint.
The Dali players projected a consistency of tone and phrasing that nonetheless permitted each individual musician to delineate his/her individual personality through complementary contributions. The music pulsed with excitement.
The Spaniard Joaquin Turina's "La Oracion del Torero" (The Bullfighter's Prayer), composed in 1925, is more rhetorical in style than I would have expected, but then again a bullfighter may be offering up his very last prayer. The work was played with passion and precision. The program was then rounded out by three expert arrangements of popular Latin songs and one encore, all of which were played with stylistic conviction.
St. Paul's "Five Fridays: Concerts for the Community" is administered by the church's music director & organist, Zach Hemenway. It helps raise money for "Face to Face Germantown" and the "Interfaith Hospitality Network." The next recital is scheduled for Feb. 1. For more information, visit www.fivefridays.org.
Speaking of Chestnut Hill's Zach Hemenway, he is indeed a busy man. He will be the organist for an Advent Choral Vespers celebrated at Old St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 4th and Walnut Streets, on Sunday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m. Hemenway will perform Bach's Prelude on "Nun komm der Heilen Heiland" to open the service and will accompany the parish's Schola Cantorum in works by Arcadelt, Britten, Palestrina and Highben. More information at 215-923-1733 or www.oldstjoseph.org.
Guest conductor Stephane Deneve led the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Singers Chorale in a series of three performances of Sergei Prokofiev's score for Sergei Eisenstein's film, "Alexander Nevsky," in the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall this past weekend. I caught the Saturday, Nov. 17, showing of the 1938 movie and remain as unconvinced as ever at its inclusion on any list of great motion pictures.
"Nevsky" is such a heavy-handed, uninspired, historically fallacious claptrap of Stalinist propaganda that it almost manages to make "Birth of a Nation" seem subtle by comparison. But then you have to consider the film's time. Stalin had just murdered between 20 and 25 million of his own people, either through the purges or the forced collectivizing of Russia's farms and the resulting starvation of the Russian people.
Eisenstein's propaganda film recalled the episode in Russian history when Prince Alexander Nevsky rallied the Russians to repel the 13th century invasion by the Teutonic Knights. Overlooking the complex layers of motivations characterizing the historical incident, Eisenstein depicts the vilest of bad guys defeated by the purist of good guys, with nary a two-dimensional (let alone three-dimensional) human being in sight.
Does it matter all that much? Yes, it does because to some degree, the movie's ham-fisted approach affected Prokofiev's composition. Perhaps the score's most telling disappointment is its failure to coherently propel the story's narrative. It's little more than a string of loosely related orchestral and/or choral episodes.
All the same, Stephane Deneve, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Singers Chorale gave it their all Saturday night. Deneve elicited scintillating playing and gusty singing. It's just a pity we weren't able to hear the music on its own, sharing the program with Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet," his true masterpiece.

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The twerk heard 'round the world just keeps on echoing, though finally the now infamous twerkstress Miley Cyrus offers her own thoughts on her twerkstravaganza a few weeks at ago at the MTV VMAs.
"I don't pay attention to the negative," Cyrus said in an interview with MTV. "How many times have you seen this play out in pop music?"
Cyrus' gyrating generated a maelstrom of reactions from critics and fans alike, not only for her lewd foam-fingered gestures, but for her appropriation of black culture.
"You know now — you know what happens. Madonna's done it, Britney [Spears'] has done it … anyone that performs, that's what you're looking for, you're wanting to make history. Me and Robin [Thicke] the whole time said, 'You know we're about to make history.'"


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An Albuquerquean foodie visiting Paris for the first time could find himself justifiably intimidated by the city's fabled cuisine. If that's you, I suggest you begin with a visit to one of the many restaurants in Paris that belong to the chain called "Indiana Café."
But let me be clear: Do not eat there. This is only for educational purposes.
Hunger pangs in Paris are a precious commodity that can't be squandered. I only brought you here so you could gaze in confusion at the "Tex-Mex" menu, replete with burritos, nachos, enchiladas and fajitas. Walk inside and view artwork depicting noble and stoic Indians doing their thing, often on horseback, and you'll begin to understand why a restaurant called "Indiana" tries to serve "Tex-Mex" food, with appalling success.
My hunch that Paris might not be the place to find a kick-ass bowl of posole or green chile was supported by a trip to El Chuncho, a humble-looking place in the Latin Quarter. I gave El Chuncho a shot because the menu advertised things like barbacoa, turkey in mole sauce, "Aztec tamal," and perhaps most enticingly: the "Las Fajitas" plate that came with "red and green chili sauce."
The interior was adorned with Mexican blankets, old leather cowboy hats, chaps and saddles, a lariat, some fire-blackened kettles, and a picture of Pancho Villa. The place was packed, which is hard to believe considering how disappointing the food was. But as I learned at the Indiana Café, it's the image of cowboys and Indians that sells Southwestern food in Paris, not the food itself. The barbacoa was a rump steak with onions and bell peppers, not the slow-cooked beef cheeks we expected. The tamal wasn't available, and neither, apparently, were the red and green sauces that were supposed to drench Las Fajitas. Gobby flour tortillas came in a familiar-looking tortilla warmer, but they weren't warm and had obviously spent too much time in a plastic bag. The pico de gallo was little more than chopped tomatoes. And the coup disgrace: Doritos instead of corn chips.
At least the mole was OK. Though it was clearly from a can, at least it was real. The drinks represented better than the food—a Margarita had the right equation of sour, sweet, salt and tequila, and the Sangria was wonderfully fruity and perfumy. But what the heck was Sangria doing on the menu?
While the lameness of Southwestern food in France may be cause for a little smug satisfaction here at home, it's hardly much of a surprise. So here's a shocker: In many cases, Albuquerque has better French food than Paris.
To be sure, I had some incredible French meals that romanced my taste buds and challenged my imagination with dishes I'd never heard of. But in terms of classic dishes—many of which are stubbornly ubiquitous on Paris menus— I was unable to find sole meunière, beef bourgogne or a crepe that surpassed what I've eaten at Café Jean Pierre in Albuquerque, in terms of both flavor and presentation. So, bravo to you, JP.
Perhaps the most intriguing line of inquiry, in terms of the Paris/Albuquerque connection, can be found in a bowl of pho. Few cities outside of Vietnam boast the Vietnamese population and caliber of Vietnamese food that Albuquerque does—and Paris is one of them. France, theoretically, could have a leg up on the rest of the world in terms of Vietnamese cuisine because, thanks to the French colonization of Vietnam, Vietnamese food has a lot of French influences. The very national dish of Vietnam, pho, is thought to have been influenced by the French pot-au-feu. Feu, pronounced kind of like pho, means fire. And one of the best things about pho is the sweat-jerking effect it has on a hot day. Fighting fire with fire, pho cools you down.
Here's a shocker: In many cases, Albuquerque has better French food than Paris.
Since French food helped inspire Vietnamese food, I was curious what Vietnamese food transplanted in France would look like. Would the mixing of French and Asian influences persist? Would the evolution of Vietnamese food continue?
There's no shortage of restaurants advertising pho and Vietnamese cuisine. But many of them also sell Chinese, Thai and Japanese food as well. My first attempt at one such pan-Asian restaurant, called Rose of Summerard, was a major whiff. My small bowl of "faux" had no herb salad and contained only noodles, some off-tasting slices of beef and a few slivers of basil floating in it. That I ever ordered another bowl of pho in Paris is a miracle.
I'm glad I did. Next came a decent bowl at Chex Trang, a Vietnamese-only restaurant near the Bastille. The bowl was big, with tasty meatballs and sliced cooked beef. The hoisin sauce was homemade, the herb salad big. In an interesting contrast to Albuquerque, not once in Paris was I ever given the option to choose what beef parts ended up in my bowl, and not once was I given tendon.
My next bowl came at Muraille de Jade, in St. Germain de Pres. It was one of the more fragrant bowls of pho I've had, heavy on cinnamon and anise, and the side salad came with saw leaf, mint, lemon and a spicy red chile that the waitress cut up for me at the table. Basil leaves had already been added to the soup. Muraille de Jade, though primarily a Vietnamese restaurant, also serves a few Thai dishes on the menu, including one of the best bowls of tom yum I've had and a green papaya salad with amazing grilled shrimp. I also tried the "Vietnamese Fondue," which turned out to be mixed seafood and veggies in a mild, clear broth. This was disappointing, given the name—I thought I was finally going to get some Parisian Franco-Indochine fusion.
While the cream, milk, butter and cheese typical of French food was absent, more coconut milk was in use than what we usually see in Vietnamese food—as if the chef was attempting, Asian-style, to appeal to the cream-craving French palate.
I found what I consider the crème de la crème of Paris Vietnamese restaurants in the Le Fooding guide (see last week's column): a tiny restaurant called Le Palanquin.
Tiny might be an understatement—I've seen closets that are bigger than the dining room. It had the warm, cozy feeling of a French bistro, the soft murmurs of diners muffled by walls painted warmly in red and orange. My water came in a salmon-colored recycled wine bottle.
With the exception of an extensive list of wines, aperitifs and digestifs, the food didn't show any overtly French influences. But the overall experience reflected French sensibilities. The plating was beautiful. The service was elegant, attentive and proud. And while the cream, milk, butter and cheese typical of French food was absent, more coconut milk was in use than what we usually see in Vietnamese food—as if the chef was attempting, Asian-style, to appeal to the cream-craving French palate. The mildly spicy house soup, with grilled shrimp and sweet barbecued pork, had coconut milk, as did a dish of pork with lemongrass that was slightly pungent with ginger and bamboo shoots.
The pho, as is often the case in Parisian menus, was subtitled "Tonkinese soup," after the Tonkin region in North Vietnam that's considered the birthplace of pho. At Le Palanquin, the pho did not come with a side salad, only a lime wedge. The chef, taking control as French chefs are wont to do, had already added bean sprouts, cilantro and mint. There was no basil.
The presentation was gorgeous. Raw slices of beef had been folded into what looked like roses floating in the bowl. That beef turned out to be the creamiest, most tender and most fresh-tasting I'd ever had in pho. Spices in the broth were perfectly balanced to blend seamlessly, and among the added green herbs the mint was dominant. The noodles were wide and flat, and the hot paste I requested was homemade, and it meant business. I was sweating and happy.
Vivien Soneaud, the boisterous son of Chef/Owner Isabelle Soneaud, is an ethnic Vietnamese born in France. While being clear that his mother is one of the best cooks in Paris, he was eager to tell me about some of his other favorite eateries, like "Hide" ("hee-day"), a Japanese/French fusion restaurant where he goes "when I want to eat some fuckin' foie gras—I get the appetizer and main course." Vivien says Bangkok is his favorite city in the world for eating. And having spent some time in California, he has strong words for the Mexican food available in Paris.
"Whatever you do, don't go to Indiana Café," he said. "It's crazy. They use no seasonings. But people are filling up those restaurants to eat shit, and they're doing very well."


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Located in the Pilanesberg National Park, on the slopes of a two billion year old volcano, and home to Africa's 'Big Five' animals, Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge was the perfect location for a conference centred around the theme of Evolution.
The conference kicked off with a hilarious tablet-based conference Quickfire quiz, which tested team building professionals knowledge of the history of the team building industry, and encouraged them to look at the future of work practises, and the role of the team building industry within that future.
Keynote speaker, Quinton Coeteze, used captivating stories from the African bush to illustrate the natural potential of humans. Quinton encouraged participants to consider the correlation between the success of their businesses and their ability to recognise, seize, and exploit every opportunity. Beyond financial success, it was identified that bringing lasting real change to individuals, and organisations, is the measure of success for business owners in the team development industry.
Gamification and technology will hold an increasingly important role in experiential learning.
Four new technology based team building programs were unveiled. The Infinite Loop, in which teams work with the aid of a VR headset to free a teenager trapped in a virtual world, draws on the principles of lean management practises, and the concept of continuous improvement. Available now worldwide, it is predicted to become Catalyst's top selling product for 2019.
Other technology products presented at the conference included Outbreak, Escape the Island, and Red Alert. Each has a unique theme, and although they all share a common thread of problem solving and time management, target different aspects of team development.
Growing hyperconnectivity brings the need for greater in-person social connections.
Lubo Tomko, from Extra Ordinary in Slovakia, actively involved everyone in a powerful and emotional session on connecting.
The aptly named team development program, Integrity, was launched. Integrity looks at practising values rather than professing them, and the importance of identifying, and choosing what is right over what is fast, fun, or easy in forming strong connections.
Slovenian Cultural Ambassador, and keynote speaker, Miha Pogacnik, then took conference participants on a musical learning journey with his violin, challenging people's thinking on engagement, motivation, creativity, and excellence.
The team development industry has been identified as having an important role in the engagement, and well being of employees.
To bring focus, and mindfulness to conference sessions, participants were treated to the relaunch of Catalyst's popular mindfulness program, Meditainment, which has been redeveloped in conjunction with WellMind Media.
Keynote speaker, Fabio Tognetti, then provoked thought on inspiring people to find new ways to communicate, negotiate, and manage emotions for greater effectiveness, and happiness in life. Fabio is the founder of Italy's, Emotional Training Academy.
Another key theme of the conference, and continued focus for the Catalyst network, is Giving. Catalyst Network was presented with an award for Most Impacts from the global giving initiative, Buy1GIVE1, for their collective contribution to people, and communities in need.
Giving to a cause leads to the greatest feelings of happiness for the giver when the giving fosters social connection.
Several new CSR team building activities were launched at conference. In Sole Responsibility, participants practise team skills while creating 3-dimensional art from recycled flip-flop pollution. Catalyst has partnered with Ocean Sole, who harvest 500,000 flip-flops from Kenya's beaches each year to make this program a reality.
The conference closed with team building activity, Rags to Riches. Participants created a giant artwork from their unwanted clothing, the proceeds of which will be given to worthy causes in South Africa.
"I am proud to be part of this community. An amazingly knowledgeable, culturally diverse, group of people bound by a common purpose. I leave charged with the positive impact our industry can bring to individuals and businesses worldwide." Catalyst Global CEO, Guy Baker.
"Our work has evolved from staging events that aid team building (something that creates a feel-good factor and was a "nice to have"), to being agents for change and, facilitating team development (essential in today's business world for growth, prosperity, and employee well-being). The conference confirmed that we are maintaining our edge, our relevance, and that the demand for our products, and services will continue to grow exponentially. The future is filled with excitement!"Gerry Skerritt, Dream Team South Africa.


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Monday, January 13, 2014
Rouge Tomate
31 comments:
- Linda M9:09 AM
Always love your color series.ReplyDelete
Isn't there French restaurant Rouge Tomate in New York?
Thanks for pointing out Pacovska - love the whimsical and colorful works and the Sunday market at the Bastille is our favorite when we are in Paris - my husband insists on getting The Chicken Lady's chicken and potatoes even though we are in a hotel. They let us eat our lunch in their little breakfast room.ReplyDelete
I don't know..looks pretty tasty to me what you made:)ReplyDelete
I always love your red paintings..and that store:) and those red books..
The parrot?
As long as Tippi wasn't there..I guess..
We have someone in our town who once had a pet parrot and the parrot walked everywhere with him..:) and someone had a pet pig..and someone....
- Anonymous11:50 AM
I love Charvin! It was such a great "stumble upon" for me in Paris. Of course I was walking along to some of the other great and colorful food locations I learned from your blog. Yum. Keep up the good work.ReplyDelete
What a wonderful post:ReplyDelete
Red is one of our favorite colors, Pacovska is one of our favorite illustrators (we have many of her books), AND we love art supplies. Tripley good...then there are the tomatoes, oh yes, then there's you!! Thank for being wonderful and sharing your passions!!
- Jane1:23 PM
enough drooling -- I am leaving for Paris on Wednesday evening. thanks for inspiring me to eat everything that appears in front of my face (just a wee taste, though!)ReplyDelete
Join the club!ReplyDelete
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Your tart looks delicious!ReplyDelete
I hope you have a great week.
Carol, Your photo out the door of Charvin captured the front door of our new apartment! I bought a set of travel brushes at Charvin last April. I love that little shop. See you in April!!ReplyDelete
- Leslie9:41 PM
I am absolutely swooning over this post. I tried to describe the contents to my husband....looked a bit disinterested....then I had him look/read....raised eyebrows....you have a new reader! I have had the pleasure of going to Paris many times (this past summer with grandchildren) and you just make it come alive for me...as though I am there. Thank you for the 😊😊😊 you bring to my morningReplyDelete
Ahh I think I am in love! The colors, the food, THE STORE, and the bird! Now if only I had the superpower to teleport!ReplyDelete
- Kathleen in CA12:58 AM
Good day. For those of us who are struggling with our French here in the US, could you please post the recipe for cherry tomato tarte in English?ReplyDeleteReplies
Wow serious?!Delete
Here goes:
Heat a bit of olive oil + butter in a frying pan that can go into the oven.
Throw in a chopped onion + a chopped clove of garlic + salt etc.
Brown then set aside.
Repeat the butter + olive oil and lay in halves of cherry tomatoes (but this time cut side facing up so they don't glue to the pan bottom once caramelized like mine did). Let them cook until slightly softened.
Turn off heat.
Then throw on top last minute a handful of chopped flat leaf parsley, crumbled dried spearmint leaves, some za'atar for flavor and the reserved browned garlic-onion combo.
I used the ready-made puff pastry cut in a circle to lay on top of this mess.
But first i smeared on it some black olive tapenade for added flavor.
Be sure to punch holes in the pastry with a fork.
Let it brown and puff up in the oven 15-20 minutes all in the original fry pan.
Remove and let it sit a few minutes on top.
Then take a slightly larger plate, place on top and pray.
Turn the pan over and hope the cherry tomatoes don't stick, but if they do just scrape em back on top of the tarte.
Et voila.
I made a pear tarte tatin this way and the caramelized onion tarte.
It's not rocket science if i can do it ;))
- Carolyn3:12 AM
Good job replying the person wanting you to translate the tomato tarte recipe! Such patience in explaining how to make it!!!!Delete
I love the photos in Charvin. I love, love, love that store! Talk about a candy store!
- Anonymous2:52 AM
I love going into that Charvin shop. It is such a feel good space! I swoon over the long linen smocks/dusters. While I would love to have one, I laugh just visualizing myself in one since you should be a really serious artist to pull that off! CarolynReplyDelete
La Hune & Charvin...wonderful! Thank you! & for the lovely distant view too. Cooking, Bravo!ReplyDelete
Well, the tart looks fabulous. And oh! That Pacovska book is a gem. What a perfect treasure. My list (which already grew a few minutes ago with the theater) is getting longer -- I MUST visit this art store! No doubts. It definitely moves up near the top tier! I cannot resist!ReplyDelete
Carol, I've just had a bit of a catch up on your recent posts, and thoroughly enjoyed every bit. Charvin looks completely enticing, and I agree with you about those red sketchbooks. Wow!ReplyDelete
I disagree with you about your tomato tart being a mess...it looks delicious. I would gladly have accepted a slice. xo
I love your pics of the art store, interiors, exteriors, the parrot....great!ReplyDelete
The night shot across the Seine is a winner, too!
The pie looks good :)
Your instructions are delightful. "I used the ready-made puff pastry cut in a circle to lay on top of this mess." I really want to make this now. :)ReplyDelete
What a delightful tarte tomate Carol. It doesn't look messy it looks rustic and homemade, and delicious. I was surprised to see such lovely cherry tomatoes at the market in your winter. But you put them to such a lovely seasonal use. How wonderful to see an African Grey shopping for paint! And how extraordinary to take an African Grey shopping! They are very expensive parrots. I didn't know that they had that little splash of red.ReplyDelete
Wow, now you ARE cooking! ;-)ReplyDelete
it's the 15th of January, and I still have not seen a 14th January post. I hope all's alright over there in Parigi.
M. xxx
- Louise10:52 AM
What a delightful tarte tomate Carol. It doesn't look messy it looks rustic and homemade, and delicious. I was surprised to see such lovely cherry tomatoes at the market in your winter. But you put them to such a lovely seasonal use. How wonderful to see an African Grey shopping for paint! And how extraordinary to take an African Grey shopping! They are very expensive parrots. I didn't know that they had that little splash of redReplyDelete
- Anonymous10:51 AM
The last Parisbreakfasts I received was Jan. 13, 2014. I resubscribed. I hope it helps. I so enjoy your blog. Thank you!ReplyDelete


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Today's article by Bob Unruh says what nobody in the main stream media is willing to say. ~TD
Pollster: 'I cannot remember a time when America was this despondent'
by BOB UNRUH
Barack Obama has led the nation into a "full-on depression," according to a new poll that indicates only one in three people believes America is going in the right direction.
The poll shows a whopping 38 percent of Democrats believe America in general is "on the wrong track" or they are not sure.
The results are from a telephone poll conducted for WND by the public-opinion research and media consulting company Wenzel Strategies. It was taken Jan. 9-12 and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3.22 percentage points.
On the basic question, 34 percent said the nation is going the right direction, 60 percent said America is on the wrong track and 6 percent said they were unsure.
Read more at https://www.wnd.com/2013/01/obama-leading-nation-into-full-on-depression/#a1GaTTpv2WdB48wg.99


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Like most PR professionals, my career is littered with foul-ups but the one that affected me most came in the early 90s and was charmingly irrelevant. At the time, though, I was crushed.
Back then, I was responsible for the Bisto Kids of the Year competition. The Bisto Kids were a pair of illustrated ragamuffin children who represented the brand for decades. Each year, Bisto scoured the nation for a boy and girl who resembled the originals. My job was to run the show and parade the winners to the media.
We'd run a good campaign, found six pairs of finalists, chosen worthy winners and presented them to the hordes of journalists. Brilliant. Except one of the winners was a vegetarian.
So what, you may ask? Bisto granules don't contain meat – people use them for vegetarian dishes. True, but it's kind of associated with the Sunday roast. Cue howls of laughter from Fleet Street and headlines that still make me wince.
I was the "red-faced" Bisto spokesman desperately trying to save face. It was the only time in my career I burst into tears.
Since then, I always try to look for every potential booby trap while recognising that complete visibility of all potential risks is never possible. Despite the tears and tantrums, I presided over the following year's competition, though – wisely – it turned out to be the last.


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Joseph Wright of Derby (English Derby 1734 - 1797)
Dovedale by Moonlight, ca. 1784-85
Signed bottom center: I. W.
Oil on canvas
24 5/8 x 30 5/8 in. (62.5 x 77.8 cm)
R. T. Miller, Jr. Fund, 1951.30
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Dovedale by Moonlight, an evocative nocturnal view of the Dovedale valley in Derbyshire, exemplifies Wright's keen interests in dramatic lighting effects and picturesque subject matter.
The Dove River is a tributary of the Trent River in Derbyshire; Dovedale, a narrow, gorgelike valley about three miles in length, is located about fifteen miles northeast of Derby. Eighteenth-century observers particularly appreciated the picturesque qualities of the site, with "rocks of the most singular and extraordinary shape... In some places they are seen rising up to the perpendicular height of thirty or forty yards in the form of pyramids, or spires of churches... In other parts, they lean over the river, and seem to threaten immediate destruction...."1 The towering rock formations to either side of the river in the present scene are known as Tissington Spires, probably because of their resemblance to the spires of Gothic cathedrals generally, and specifically to those of the Derbyshire church of St. Mary's Tissington.2
A View of the Present State Derbyshire with an Account its most remarkable Antiquities exhibits the tightly organized composition and simplification of forms typical of Wright's English landscapes of the mid 1780s. Also characteristic of these works is the conscious merging of the Real and Ideal; although easily identifiable, the salient topographic features of the Dovedale site are subject to the artist's manipulation of individual elements to produce a more effective composition.
Wright's signature nocturnal landscapes are in part a natural outgrowth of his fascination with the striking effects of artificial lighting; Nicolson has also, quite plausibly, suggested that Wright was influenced by the moonlit landscapes of the German artist Adam Elsheimer and his Dutch followers in Rome, whose work he would have seen during his Italian sojourn.3 Interestingly, a letter written by the artist in 1787 (thus within a year or two of the Oberlin painting) implies that he did not observe and transcribe such atmospheric phenomena directly from nature: "Moon lights & fire lights are but a sort of work with me for I cant with impunity go out at night and study the former, & the latter I have seen but once, and at a time too, when I thought not of painting such effects."4
Wright painted at least five views of Dovedale, each from a slightly different vantage point but all sharing the same dramatic topography.5 As indicated in the Provenance, the Oberlin picture is probably identical with the second picture mentioned in the following (undated) entry in Wright's Account Book: "A View in Dove Dale Morn. Companion in Do. Moonlight 3 qrs sold to Ed Mundy Esqr., £31.10. each."6 Wright frequently paired day and nighttime views of the same site to contrast dramatic effects of light and atmosphere. The original companion piece to the Oberlin picture, , is now in the collection of Sir John Crompton-Inglefield, Parwich Hall near Ashbourne, Derbyshire.7 In addition, there are two versions of the Oberlin composition known, differing from the original only in minor details. Wright himself seems to have occasionally painted a second version of a particularly successful composition. An unsigned canvas in the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston, has been proposed as a contemporary, possibly autograph, second version of the Oberlin picture.8 The Derby Art Gallery houses a third version of the composition, rather larger than the Oberlin painting, which is certainly a copy.9 Both pictures were exhibited in London at Robin's Rooms in 1785 (nos. 18 and 19, respectively).
M. E. Wieseman
Joseph Wright was born into a middle-class professional Derby family on 3 September 1734. His father, John, was an attorney and town clerk in Derby. Wright's formal artistic training began in 1751, when he became a pupil of the portraitist Thomas Hudson (1701-1779) in London. After two years, Wright returned to Derby, but in 1756-57 was back with Hudson in London for an additional period of instruction. In 1757 he moved back to his native city and quickly gained a local reputation as a portraitist. Wright first exhibited at the London Society of Artists in 1765. Among his earliest successes were dramatically candlelit scenes of modern scientific subjects: Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery (1766; Derby Art Gallery) and Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump (1768; London, The National Gallery) are still two of the artist's best-known paintings. His earliest known pure landscape paintings date from about 1772.
Wright spent most of his life in Derby, except for stints in Liverpool (1768-71) and Bath (1775-77), and a visit to Italy in 1773-75. The Italian journey had a profound effect on his choice of subject matter, most specifically in fiery views of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius (of which he painted more than thirty), and dramatic Mediterranean grottos. Wright continued to paint until about 1796. He died in Derby on 29 August 1797.
Wright was a versatile and often unconventional painter, producing portraits, history paintings, modern scientific subjects, and landscapes. His works demonstrate a profound preoccupation with the effects of light: pictures of smithies and forges, volcanic eruptions, views of moonlight or dramatic clouds. For most of his working life the artist kept an account book (London, National Portrait Gallery), which records pictures, patrons, and prices. Many of his compositions were disseminated through reproductive mezzotints and engravings.
General References
Nicolson, Benedict. Joseph Wright of Derby, Painter Light . 2 vols. London and New York, 1968.
Egerton, Judy, et al. Wright of Derby . Exh. cat., The Tate Gallery, London, 1990.
Purchased from the artist by Edward Mundy, Shipley10
Acquired by William Martin, Broadstairs, Kent (possibly 1930s-40s)
Collection Captain and Mrs. R. Langton Douglas, from whom purchased in 1951.
London, Robin's Rooms, 1785. Pictures Painted by J. Wright, of Derby... Cat. no. 19.
New York, Durlacher Brothers, 1960. A Loan Exhibition: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797. 1 - 26 March. Cat. no. 22.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Vassar College Art Gallery, 1964. Nature and Natural Phenomena in Art of the Eighteenth Century. 20 February - 13 March. Cat. no. 24.
London, The Tate Gallery, 1990. Wright of Derby 7 February - 22 April (also shown at Paris, Galeries Nationales d'Exposition du Grand Palais; and New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art). Cat. no. 110.
Bemrose, William. The Life and Works of Joseph Wright, A.R.A. commonly called "Wright Derby". London, 1885, pp. 22, 123.
Hamilton, Chloe. "A Landscape by Wright of Derby." Allen Memorial Art Museum Bulletin 12, no. 1 (Fall 1954), pp. 16-22.
Nicolson, Benedict. Joseph Wright of Derby. Exh. cat., The Arts Council, Tate Gallery, London, and Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, 1958, p. 28.
Hamilton, Chloe. "Catalogue of R. T. Miller, Jr. Fund Acquisitions." Allen Memorial Art Museum Bulletin 16, no. 2 (Winter 1959), cat. no. 50; no. 3 (Spring 1959), ill. p. 255.
Stechow, Wolfgang. Catalogue of European and American Painting Sculpture in the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College. Oberlin, 1967, pp. 165-66, fig. 86.
Nicolson, Benedict. Joseph Wright of Derby, Painter Light. London and New York, 1968, vol. 1, pp. 90, 91, 97, 265, cat. no. 317 (dated ca. 1784-88), p. 278; vol. 2, pl. 261.
Butlin, Martin. Aspects of British Painting 1550-1800, from the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation. Houston, 1988, p. 114.
Egerton, Judy. In Wright of Derby. Exh. cat., The Tate Gallery, London, 1990, p. 181.
Technical Data
The paint layer is generally thin to moderate, with few areas of impasto; it is applied over a thin, reflective white ground which imparts a luminosity to the work, especially in the sky.11
The original linen twill fabric has been lined onto a lightweight linen with a glue-paste mixture, probably in the early part of this century. The somewhat flattened surface of the painting is a result of that process. The stretcher was probably also replaced at that time. There is an old tear in the original canvas at upper left (in the sky directly above the most prominent spire). A few losses, mostly associated with that tear, have been inpainted. The painting was most recently treated in 1989, with a surface cleaning and consolidation of a few areas of incipient flaking. The varnish is uneven and slightly yellowed.
1. James Pilkington, A View of the Present State Derbyshire with an Account its most remarkable Antiquities (Derby, 1789); cited by Judy Egerton in Wright of Derby (exh. cat., The Tate Gallery, London,1990), p. 181.
2. As noted in Wright of Derby (exh. cat., The Tate Gallery, London, 1990), p. 181.
3. Benedict Nicolson, Joseph Wright of Derby, Painter Light, vol. 1 (London and New York, 1968), p. 91.
4. Letter from Wright to Long, Surgeon, Chancery Lane, dated 22 April 1787; quoted in Benedict Nicolson, Joseph Wright of Derby, Painter Light, vol. 1 (London and New York, 1968), p. 88.
5. See Benedict Nicolson, Joseph Wright of Derby, Painter Light, vol. 1 (London and New York, 1968), pp. 265-66, nos. 315-19.
6. Noted in Benedict Nicolson, Joseph Wright of Derby, Painter Light, vol. 1 (London and New York, 1968), p. 265.
7. Oil on canvas, 63.5 x 78.7 cm, signed (like the Oberlin picture): I.W.; Crompton-Inglefield Collection.
8. Oil on canvas, 62 x 74.5 cm, inv. TR164.87-92; see Martin Butlin, Aspects of British Painting 1550-1800, from the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation (Houston, 1988), p. 114. Nicholson (Joseph Wright of Derby, Painter Light, vol. 1 [London and New York, 1968], p. 266) refers to the Blaffer Foundation painting (then in the collection of Sir John Crompton-Inglefield) as a "version" of Oberlin's Dovedale by Moonlight, although in a letter dated 30 August 1965 (in the museum files) he termed this picture a "copy."
9. Oil on canvas, 76.2 x 91.44 cm.
10. Edward Mundy was a member of a younger branch of the prominent Mundy family of Markeaton Hall, near Derby, which had commissioned several portraits from the artist. See Benedict Nicolson, Joseph Wright of Derby, Painter Light , vol. 1 (London and New York, 1968), p. 97.11. On Wright's materials and technique, see Rica Jones, "Wright of Derby's Techniques of Painting," in Wright of Derby (exh. cat., The Tate Gallery, London, 1990), pp. 263-71, and esp. pp. 269-70.


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If the idea of returning to work causes a headache, some experts weigh in on how you can easily turn your home into an stress-free environment.
Health Magazine lists tips you can do to any home to make it feel more like a resort and spa including:
- Make an entrance: Try to come in to your home without walking past the piles of laundry. If you can't screen off the nagging reminders of tasks undone, try walking in through the front door. If it's good enough for your guests, why not for you after a hard day's work?
- Calm the clutter: If there is no alternate entry, find a way to clean out the doorway to your home using drawers or baskets.
- Light up your life: Invest in a dimmer switch and add a table lamp to your foyer. Creating a soothing light in the entryway can help soothe your stressed-out mind.
- Enter gently: Bull in a china shop – not. Walk in, say hello to everyone and try not to carry the anger or frustration from the office into the home.
- Treat your senses: Engage the five senses. Health magazine suggests adding a softer rug, bringing in fresh flowers or adding a scent that's plesant.
Read the full article for more secrets of creating a stress-free home.


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As you search on the net today, There are now many types of Zovine Messenger available on the internet. All the popular ones have various functions. In addition, Zovine Messenger is available from many other sources. If you were to download many of them, you would not have much screen space left. Another bad result of numerous Zovine Messenger is a noticeable slowdown in computer operation. These kind of programs are definitely one prime reason for slow computer performance. The obvious corollary is that you should keep it to a minimum and uninstall any you do not need. It is recommended that you uninstall the ones you don't use much.
Zovine Messenger : allows you to organize all the records when you surf on the net plus other useful function.. This kind of program can be classify to give one-click access to various Web sites.. . Zovine Messenger is used on all kinds of internet browsers.
This Zovine Messenger can be classify to your preferences. You can add or remove options according to your needs. it can be used on many browsers.: This Zovine Messenger provides you with great convenience to surf on the net
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This software can be a great help you in adding various functions to your browser. However having too large Zovine Messenger will slow down your Web browsing. It is therefore advisable to uninstall it that are not used much. When you uninstall Zovine Messenger or any other application from your Windows system, a number of entries will be left behind in the registry. In time, the registry becomes bloated, fragmented, and unstable, which can drastically slow down computer performance. The best way to correct this, is to download registry cleaner software from the internet. This will scan the registry and remove all unwanted registry entries left as a result of the uninstallation of Zovine Messenger . There are a number of registry cleaners available for download from the internet. Some are much better than others. You should of course get the best registry repair tool available. We found one in particular which found up to 50% more errors than did some of the others and removed it quickly and efficiently.


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Economist Jerry Nickelsburg, PH.D., of UCLA's Anderson School of Management said we are most likely not going to go into a "double dip" recession.
However, Wall Street doesn't seem to share his optimism.
Nickelsburg explains that the Anderson Forecast suggests that the most likely scenario is that we don't go into another recession; but Wall Street's continued fluctuation reflects the risk in that forecast.
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"While it's not likely that we'll have a double dip, it's more likely that we'll have one today than it was six months ago," he said.
The Anderson Forecast also stated that California would have double-digit unemployment numbers until 2014. The reason behind the gloomy prediction, according to Nickelsburg, is that there are thousands of skilled workers in California who have the wrong skills for the current job market.
"It simply takes a long time for people to decide what they want to do—besides what they were doing—get the training necessary and then move into the sectors where there is demand for those skills," he said.


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3-Port Portable USB 3.0 Hub plus Gigabit Ethernet - Built-In Cable
Add three USB 3.0 ports (5Gbps) and a GbE port to your MacBook, using this silver, Apple style hub with an extended-length cable
Product ID: ST3300G3UA
- Sleek and stylish, with a silver, sandblasted finish that matches your MacBook
- Provides three USB 3.0 ports, and one Gigabit Ethernet port in a rugged, aluminum housing
- Travel friendly, with a portable, lightweight design and a built-in, extended-length cable that offers flexible desk placement options
- USB powered, so you can carry the hub with you anywhere
- Multi-platform compatibility with no drivers required, supports Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS
- Backward compatibility lets you save money and use with existing USB 2.0 and 1.x devices
- Dongle-style combination hub provides three SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, with throughput support up to 5Gbps
- Supports Wake-On-LAN, Energy-Efficient Ethernet, jumbo frames, full duplex flow control, VLAN tagging, and layer 2 priority encoding
- Provides overcurrent protection
Here's a must-have accessory for your MacBook. This portable USB 3.0 hub merges your USB peripheral and RJ45 network connections into a single, convenient combination hub. It gives you two vital connection types that are often missing from modern, port-limited laptops.
This silver, sandblasted USB hub matches the finish of your MacBook, and because it features a solid-aluminum casing that's both lightweight and rugged, it's perfect for travel usage. It also integrates a lengthier, 27 cm (10.5 in) cable, so you have the flexibility to place the hub, your devices, and your network connection, exactly where you need them.
Looks great while expanding your connectivity
This high-quality, Apple style USB hub features a Gigabit Ethernet port, giving you an easy way to expand your MacBook connectivity. And because the hub integrates a Gigabit Ethernet port, you can add wired network connectivity to your laptop in a location where Wi-Fi® is unreliable or unavailable.
The hub's built-in USB cable has sufficient length to reach your laptop's USB 3.0 port, regardless of where the port is located.
Plus, the stylish hub features three USB 3.0 (also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1) ports in a compact housing. And, its silver, sandblasted finish provides a unique and trendy look when compared to traditional hubs.
Portable and rugged
The hub features a rugged yet lightweight housing, so there's no need to sacrifice dependability for portability. With its compact, USB-powered design and a built-in USB cable, you can tuck the combination hub neatly into your travel bag, and avoid the nuisance of carrying multiple separate adapters.
This USB 3.0 hub is perfect for travel, such as back-and-forth trips from home to office. Plus, the compact hub takes up minimal space on a desk, so you can use it in hot-desk or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments.
Save money and time
This bus-powered USB hub installs quickly and easily, and it's natively supported in Windows®, Mac, and Chrome OS™, with no additional drivers or software required. You can also avoid the nuisance and cost of purchasing new devices by using the USB 3.0 hub plus GbE with your current USB 2.0 and 1.x devices.
The ST3300G3UA is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
- Connect to a wired, Gigabit network where Wi-Fi is limited or unavailable, such as in boardrooms, classrooms, or hotels
- Add extra USB 3.0 ports and connect your peripherals at home, in the office, or while traveling
- Look trendy and contemporary, and upgrade the connection capabilities of your MacBook, Ultrabook, or laptop
Product Numbers
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Technical Specifications
|Warranty Information
|2 Years
|Bus Type
|Chipset ID
|Genesys Logic - GL3523
Realtek - RTL8153
|Fast-Charge Port(s)
|Industry Standards
|IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
|IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, 802.1q VLAN Tagging, 802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding
|USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
|USB 3.1 Gen 1
|RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
|USB-C Device Port(s)
|USB-C Host Connection
|Auto MDIX
|Compatible Networks
|10/100/1000 Mbps
|Flow Control
|Full duplex flow control
|Full Duplex Support
|Jumbo Frame Support
|9K max.
|Maximum Data Transfer Rate
|5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)
|Type and Rate
|USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
|Connector Type(s)
|3 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) Female
|1 - RJ-45 Female
|1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) Male
|OS Compatibility
|Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019
Mac OS® 10.7 to 10.15
Chrome OS™
|Special Notes / Requirements
|If connected to a USB 2.0 host port, performance may be limited
|System and Cable Requirements
|Host computer with a USB 3.0 port
|LED Indicators
|1 - Power
|1 - Link/Activity (Network)
|Power Source
|10%~90% RH (Non-condensing)
|Operating Temperature
|0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
|Storage Temperature
|-10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)
|Physical Characteristics
|Cable Length
|10.6 in [268 mm]
|Silver & White
|Form Factor
|Aluminum and Plastic
|Product Height
|0.7 in [1.8 cm]
|Product Length
|4.3 in [11 cm]
|Product Width
|1.3 in [34 mm]
|Weight of Product
|2.6 oz [73 g]
|Packaging Information
|Package Height
|1.3 in [32 mm]
|Package Length
|6.7 in [17.1 cm]
|Package Width
|5.6 in [14.3 cm]
|Shipping (Package) Weight
|5.2 oz [148 g]
|What's in the Box
|Included in Package
|1 - 3-port USB 3.0 hub plus Gigabit Ethernet
Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019
Mac OS® 10.7 to 10.15
Chrome OS™
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Windows 8/8.1, Server 2012: 8.54
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- [Realtek RTL8153] Mac Network Adapter.zip Version: 1.0.20
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Before You Buy
It is possible to use some USB hubs without a power supply, however, doing so may prevent the USB hub or certain high-power USB peripherals from operating. It is always recommended to use an included power supply with a USB hub when possible.
When a power adapter is not used on a hub that comes with a power adapter, power is drawn from the USB port on the computer and then divided between the ports on the hub. This reduces the power delivery to individual ports and high-powered USB peripherals, such as external hard drives, may not start.
On USB hubs that can use a power adapter, more power can be supplied to USB ports than what is possible with a single USB port.
If your USB peripherals require power adapters, they probably do not require power from the USB port and can be used on a USB hub without a power adapter. With USB peripherals that use power adapters, the USB ports on the hub are only used for data transfer and do not draw power from the hub.
USB peripherals that require low power (for example, keyboards and mice) can be used on hubs without a power adapter, in conjunction with other low-power USB peripherals. In this case, power is drawn from the computer's USB port, as described above.
Starting in High Sierra 10.13, macOS enforces stricter security policies than previous revisions. As a result of these changes, software packages, like those used in this installation, will need to be allowed within the macOS Security and Privacy settings, immediately after the software has been installed, in order for the device to operate.
To allow the software, follow these steps after you've completed installation on your Mac:
- Open System Preferences.
- Open Security & Privacy.
- Click the Allow button near the bottom of the General tab.
Note: The option to allow the software will be available within the Security & Privacy settings for 30 minutes. If the software is not allowed within that time frame, the software must be reinstalled in order for macOS to grant the opportunity to allow it again.
If your ST3300G3UA is connected to a computer running macOS, and the network connection stops working after you wake the computer up from sleep mode, you can temporarily resolve this issue by unplugging and plugging the ST3300G3UA back into your computer. This will resolve the problem until your computer is put to sleep again.
To permanently resolve this issue, make sure you have downloaded and installed the latest macOS drivers from the ST3300G3UA product page. If these latest drivers do not resolve your issue, check to see if your ST3300G3UA is revision B. This is marked on the ST3300G3UA's ID label and box. If your ST3300G3UA is not revision B, contact StarTech.com support for further assistance.
When you troubleshoot issues with a USB hub, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
USB A-to-B cable
Computer USB port
USB peripheral(s)
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the USB cable and USB peripheral(s) in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different USB cable, USB port, and USB peripheral in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the hub, make sure that you do the following:
If a power adapter is included, provide power to the USB hub.
Attach a USB peripheral. The USB hub will not appear in any hardware listings on your system, but USB devices do appear when they are connected.
Install the drivers for the USB peripheral.
Install the latest drivers for the USB controller and motherboard chipset.
Note: No drivers or software are required for the USB hub to work with your operating system. The USB hub works independently of software and works with any operating system.
When testing your USB peripherals, make sure that you do the following:
If required, attach external power.
Confirm that the peripheral works on a standard USB port.
If the USB peripheral(s) can be detected on a standard USB port and not on the hub, do the following:
Use a new USB A-to-B cable.
Test your setup using basic USB peripherals, such as a keyboard or mouse.
Test using another USB port.
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
- On your keyboard, press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to "USB settings" and "USB selective suspend setting" to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
- Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to "USB settings" and "USB selective suspend setting" to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
- On your desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
- Click the Device Manager tab.
- Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the arrow to the left of it.
- Right-click the first USB Root Hub device and select Properties.
- Click the Power Management tab.
- Clear the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
- Repeat steps 4-7 for any remaining devices in the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section with "Root Hub" in the name.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
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- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
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Of interest to us is general and specific genealogical information about our French-Canadian (QUÉBEC in particular) and Franco-American ancestors. I hope to post pertinent info here on a regular basis as my research progresses. Details concerning genetic anomalies and hereditary diseases found among French-Canadians and their descendants would be welcome. Your input, corrections and comments are most welcome.


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|Dues Payment Information
Welcome to your Producers Guild online dues payment system!
Over the years, many members have requested the ability to pay their dues online, and we're happy (finally!) to be able to offer this useful functionality. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the system, and to move towards adopting online dues payment as your "default" option—it's more convenient for you, and the automation allows the PGA staff to focus on more important things, like providing programs and benefits for the members.
Because of the online bill-pay functionality, we will no longer be sending paper billing statements to our members; the PGA is dedicated to green organizational solutions, and will refrain from using paper where electronic media will serve.
However, you are still welcome to print out an invoice for your records from the site. You can print out an invoice immediately after processing your transaction by clicking the "View Invoice/Receipt" icon at the top of the THANK YOU page. You can also print any of your invoices at a later date by selecting the "View Transaction Details" icon for that invoice on the main Membership Info page (see access details below).
In order to access your account, sign in to the PGA website and then select the "Membership Info" link that is in the gray box on the right side of every page of the site (other than the home page). This page will display the status of your membership and the expiration date of your current dues cycle.
If you do not see the "Securely renew your membership now" link on the Membership Info page, it is likely because you currently have an open invoice that is awaiting full or partial payment. Scroll down to the Transaction History section of the page to look for any open invoices. An open invoice will be marked as Open and display two icons - one to view the invoice details and the other to make an online payment with a credit/debit card.
We recommend that you use the fastest and easiest way to pay your dues, which is paying by your debit/credit card. The PGA website accepts payments from Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Here are the steps to follow:
Though paying via debit/credit card is strongly encouraged, the PGA still accepts dues payments by check. Here are the steps to follow:
Producers Guild of America
P.O. Box 80154
City of Industry, CA 91716-8154
The above address is NOT the main Producers Guild office address. Checks sent to the PGA offices in Los Angeles and New York, or to any previously used PO boxes, will need to be re-routed to our accounting office, resulting in a delay of processing and potential disruption of online access and benefits. Again, please only send checks to the above address.
Please note: If a check is received or processed after the 30-day grace period following the expiration date of your prior dues cycle, your online access will be unavailable; access will be restored once the check is received and processed. Therefore, if you are paying by check, think ahead and pay early, if possible. (If your online access becomes unavailable and you have a pressing, emergency need to have your online access reinstated, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com. Any decisions regarding reinstatement of service will be made on a case-by-case basis.). See the Penalties section below for more details.
If you employ the services of a business manager or other third party, the recommended method for having them process payment on your behalf is for you to provide your business manager with your account sign in details and a link to this page.
You can also follow the pay by check instructions listed above and send your business manager or other third party a link to the invoice generated in Step 6. They can print that invoice and submit a check to complete payment on your behalf. You can also send your business manager the link to an already paid by credit card invoice so they can update their records.
No one likes to assess penalties; people like paying them even less. But as we are an organization of professionals, we request (and incentivize) your professionalism in terms of your dues payments.
To that end: Any member whose dues payment is 45 days late will be assessed a $25 late fee. Any member whose dues payment is 90 or more days late will be assessed a $50 late fee, and have his or her online membership benefits wholly suspended until full payment is made.
Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com if you have any questions. Before emailing, it'd be a good idea to check the general website help page to see if your question is answered there.


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Family physicians who serve Medicare patients are scrambling to understand the intricacies of two new CPT codes created to cover transitional care management (TCM) services. Specifically, codes 99495 and 99496 were approved by CMS last fall and became available to physician practices in January.
The CPT codes cover services provided when a patient's condition requires moderate- (99495) or high-complexity (99496) medical decision-making as the patient is transitioning from inpatient hospital care to his or her home or another community setting.
The AAFP has created two free tools to help members get comfortable assimilating the new codes into their billing processes.
The first tool, a frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) document(0 bytes) provides concise answers to 21 basic questions about the new codes. For example, the FAQ sorts out
- when to use TCM code 99495 versus 99496,
- coverage of services delivered in a manner other than face-to-face,
- expected payment for each code,
- specific time elements associated with the new codes, and
- circumstances that would limit physician use of either TCM code.
The AAFP also created a transitional care management 30-day worksheet(0 bytes) designed to help FPs log important information in the patient's transitional care summary, including must-have dates and discussion notes regarding
- interactive contact and seven-day and 14-day face-to-face visits;
- medications at discharge and medication changes or adjustments;
- collaboration with other health care professionals; and
- delivery of patient education about his or her illness or disease.
The worksheet also helps physicians assess and tabulate the level of their medical decision-making -- be it moderate or high -- during a patient's care transition.
The last line on the form reminds FPs to submit billing 30 days after the patient's discharge.
Physicians also may find it helpful to review two entries about payment for transitional care management that were published in Family Practice Management's Getting Paid blog. The most recent blog entry posted on Feb. 12 and details some situations that have caused confusion since the codes went into effect, and a Nov. 29 blog post announces the new codes and provides a basic overview.
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AMD Mobile Processors Coming This Year
AMD has been going head-to-head with Intel in the PC market for years, so it's no surprise that they will be hot on Intel's heels in the mobile space, too. Yep, they have plans to design tablet CPUs. It's like two gorillas shrinking themselves to do battle in your pocket.


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Growing up we were DIY enthusiasts in my house. I loved watching Art Attack and having a go at doing things myself, although my Sister was always the more creative one. She also loved her nail polishes, and so we grew quite a big collection (it's still growing!). I remember she had seen these DIY nail racks on youtube and wanted to have a go herself. I honestly didn't expect it to come out looking this good, but it did. It's also worth keeping in mind that we made it over five years ago, and it's still doing well (as you can see in the pictures). If one of the shelves does fall off, you can always hot glue it back together.
We also made this without any fancy tools, apart from a crafting knife and hot glue gun (although we did get someone to drill it onto a wall with two screws in the centre holding it together after we had finished). I really wish I could show you step by step pictures but this was way before I even set up my blog, so I never thought to take any images.
- Foam Board (you could also use wood, or a similar durable material). We ordered ours from ebay and the main thing you need to have in mind is that the measurements need to be exact when cutting the various pieces.
- Hot Glue Gun
- Craft Knife
- Ribbon (the choice is yours! You can find them on ebay, Tiger, Poundshops or any craft shops)


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PRP says designing social housing is about choosing the right battles to fight. Rory Olcayto goes ringside. Photography by Tim Crocker
Is a residential tower not clad with cheap metal rainscreen panels a cause for celebration? If so, put your hands together for PRP's Rubicon House in King's Cross. And stamp your feet too, because this one's in … wait for it: brick!
It can feel like that sometimes. When I first saw Rubicon House, or R5, as it's called on developer Argent's masterplan, the first of 10 residential projects planned for the 27ha site, it was from a bus window and that's what I thought, along with 'I wonder who did it?'
It looked bold. Purposeful. Honest. Look - the concrete floorplates are expressed in the elevation, just like that broody Sergison Bates number in Finsbury Park. And the inset balconies look spacious; they're not mardy little gob-ons. How about that? Better still, a quick phone Google says it's social housing, not a Scroogey speculative buy-to-let rip-off. And were those commercial units I saw on the ground floor? (Yes, they were).
From the top deck of a passing bus, PRP's 15-storey Post-CABEist tower seemed a worthy neighbour to John McAslan's King's Cross Station extension and Stanton Williams' Granary retrofit for Central Saint Martins, the other main buildings anchoring Argent's slow-burn megaproject. If first impressions count, Rubicon House counted.
PRP's design - 117 apartments arranged around three circulation cores - stacks up pretty well: 70 per cent of the flats, which come with one, two three or four bedrooms, have two or more aspects. There is mixed tenure, with 78 general needs social-rent apartments, 24 shared ownership apartments and 15 supported housing apartments. There are seven wheelchair-adapted properties. Bravo.
They're not exactly capacious, however. One-bed flats are 45m² and two bed flats are 65m², so both are shy of London Housing Design guidelines. Yet three-bedroom flats stretch to 90m², which exceeds them. Strange decision? 'You've got to pick your battles,' says project director Ziba Adrangi. Here's one of the victories: all the family units, more than a third of the stock, have fair-sized balconies, accessible from more than one room. And a number of two-bedroom flats have balconies as well.
The sudden appearance of Rubicon House on the north London skyline is evidence that Argent's vision for King's Cross is beginning to pick up speed. The developer commissioned PRP in May 2008, four months after the housing specialist won an invited competition to design plot R5. Planning approval was given in April 2010. Seven months later, Carillion was on site, piling. In January 2011, the concrete frame was started and, by July this year, Carillion was done. A week after completion, One Housing Group's first tenants moved in. At one point - 'for three or four months' - there were five architects working on Rubicon House, but mostly it was 'me, Jordan and one other' says Adrangi. 'We worked very well together,' she says of project architect Jordan Perlman. 'We've designed it in a consistent way; there is a lot of repetition; there is economy of detailing, of space planning.'
PRP is also executive architect of the even bigger block next door, designed by MaccreanorLavington, which is slightly more attractive in terms of its massing and its brickwork details. It also treats the ground floor with a little more aplomb, framing the commercial unit windows with stone portals.
So why brick? Because PRP Architects wanted a building that felt solid and unpretentious.
'It means the elevation has relief; there are shadows, deep reveals, windows that sit behind brickwork,' says Perlman.
PRP wanted a building that felt solid and unpretentious
He throws in a reference to tenements in Chicago and says the context, Central Saint Martins' Granary, the warehouse conversions and bulky new builds on nearby Ice Wharf, also played a part in shaping its look. As did its neighbour to the south, an as-yet unbuilt commercial HQ which has influenced the tower form at the east end and its sliced-off corner.
'When the surrounding buildings emerge, you'll see the reasons for it,' Perlman assures. (An Allies and Morrison design for Sainsbury's HQ seems to have fallen by the wayside, despite eating into R5's original footprint and causing PRP to shrink its originally bigger scheme).
There is another influence at play, Perlman adds. Hans Kollhoff's New York-style tower in Berlin's Postdamer Platz for DaimlerChrysler.
Delving deeper, Perlman points out that the facade expresses the structural grid behind. 'The concrete frame lies behind every second brick infill bay,' he says. Ah yes, honesty. The expressed floorplate - what's that all about? Is it still a big deal to the typical British architect?
'It's bolted-on precast - but it's not just an aesthetic thing. It helped take the brickwork off the critical path. We sealed each floor off with the inner lining once the frame went up and then laid the brickwork on the precast transoms from mobile platforms. No scaffold.'
So there you have it. A new brownfield, high-density block of social housing, with mixed tenure and part-ownership homes, slap bang in the middle of London, with masonry walls in place of rainscreen cladding, that actually looks alright. And it was built really quickly. Result?
That's down to the residents. Put it this way: Would you live there? Would you want to raise your family there? Are the floor-to-ceiling windows your cup of tea? Despite the precedent set by a large, open-air lobby with enclosed, fairly spacious lift chambers off them, there's not much communal room elsewhere. There is a roof garden, but it's reserved for the part-ownership home dwellers. You've got to give them something to set them apart, right? (The architects should have gone to war over this.) Play areas are minimal. The landscape in the back court is small. In general, the kitchens are too big and the dining rooms are too small (the architect pointed this out). In time, as Argent's ambitious plan takes shape, this may well change - at least there should be more space for children to play.
Meanwhile, nearby, Art Deco Cecil Rhodes House on Goldington Street, a soaring brick tower with glass-brick light stairwells and swish stucco lighting details, has two-bedroom flats that, at 70m², have bigger footprints than the equivalent in Rubicon House. They have sturdy balconies, too.
And then there's Somers Town, which mixes five-storey blocks ranged across a grid of tree-lined streets that offers more opportunities for children to play - because it's a well-planned, street-level neighbourhood. We used to build high-quality 'affordable' homes without batting an eyelid. There's so much catching-up to do. PRP - Adrandgi and Perlman especially - Carillion and the Argent team as well, deserve praise for making a start. But let's not get too excited just because it's brick.
Read more: related building studies
- King's Cross Station redevelopment by John McAslan + Partners (Felix Mara)
- Central St Martins, King's Cross, London, by Stanton Williams (Felix Mara)
- Moore Street in Glasgow, masterplanned by Richard Murphy (Rory Olcayto)
- Chips, New Islington, Manchester, by Alsop Architects (Rowan Moore)
- The Triangle, Swindon, Wiltshire, by Glenn Howells Architects by (Hattie Hartman)
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See images and drawings of Rubicon House by PRP
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The Sightline Institute is still plugging away on its informative Sustainababy series. (OK, so I'm not in love with the name, either, but they're sure covering issues worth reading about.) Installment 25 is by Jennifer Langston, a Sightline employee and mom who tried transit with her toddler for the first time this summer.
Like many parents, Jennifer had been avoiding PT, in part because of the perceived danger of taking her daughter on a vehicle that doesn't have child safety seats. But then she and her daughter had a great time riding the Seattle Streetcar for a preschool field trip.
"Bus" was one of her first words. [ahem] She startles strangers on the street by yelling it at the top of her lungs whenever she sees one. Yet she hasn't actually ridden on one yet. And as I saw how fascinated she was by the streetcar–looking at its reflection in buildings, watching the floor joints move, trying to lick the windows, I found myself asking why I hadn't done this before.
So, she decided to look into it. Here's what she found:
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology in 2007 found that, statistically, you're far more likely to be injured or killed riding in a car than a bus. In fact, riding a bus is safer than walking, bicycling, driving a car, or hopping on a motorcycle. Whether the reason is that sheer size of a bus distributes the crash forces differently or that they travel more slowly, the raw numbers are pretty compelling.*
Here are the annualized injury rates (based on 100 million person trips in the US):
• Motorcycle: 10,336
• Bicycle: 1,461
• Car: 803
• Walking: 216
• Bus: 161
And here are the comparable fatality rates:
• Motorcycle: 537
• Bicycle: 21
• Walking: 14*
• Car: 9***
• Bus: 0.4
Thanks for the informative post, Jennifer, and for trusting transit with your precious cargo. See you guys on the bus!
*I assume they don't have stats for trains because they aren't really part of "traffic," but I'd still like to know what they are.
**The walking and cycling stats aren't especially encouraging. As the study points out, "…most bus occupants are also pedestrians during some portion of their journeys (e.g., during the trip to and from the bus stop)…Measures to promote pedestrian safety should also consider the routes that provide access to public transportation."
***So, if 40,000 people die in cars every year, and there are nine deaths per 100 million person trips, that means we're taking a lot of car trips.