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Indoctrination? Atheism? Really?Indoctrination Vs Education Vs Growing up
This groups says that "indoctrinating" people with "atheism" should be considered child abuse.
This is topic or experience is clearly a clash between realities. The reality you all share, against the reality which seem to be "abusive". In my opinion, it more reflects a certain fear towards the topic that seem to be "evil" in origin for all of you. Cause the group could easily be called "indoctrinating children is considered child abuse". But in this case it's specifically against "atheism", and nothing else.
The first question you people should ask yourself is: "what is indoctrination".
According to the dictionary:
verb (used with ob
to instruct in a doctrine, principle, ideology, etc., especially to imbue with a specific partisan or biased belief or point of view.
to teach or inculcate.
to imbue with learning."
I see a post of people talking about North-Korea and other "extreme" left countries. Well, you can find the same idea with "Right-Fascist" countries at well. In this case, the indoctrination trough propaganda and mass media is clear. People are forced to believe in what the government wants you to believe. This reality is shaped by filling our minds with data that the power holders control. Therefore your mind will create an idea of reality that has been constructed with the information given to the public. (in this case we are in point 1 of the explanation according to the dictionairy)
When it comes to children. Who is actually indoctrinating when it comes to children? I guess we all do, cause our children in most countries, are not educated by the state itself. There is some freedom in our parts. The data running free in our society creates our view on reality. And children at a certain age can either embrace it, or revolt against it.
When it comes to indoctrination… on child level. I believe it's more honest to see it as a way of education. (In this case we hit point 2 and 3 of the explanations of the dictionary)
What should be considered "child abuse". (http://www.yesican.org/definitions/WHO.html)
In case of child abuse… I guess we can all keep it simple by saying that we are abusing the child in a certain way. The child will experience negative effects due to the actions we confront it with.
If you educate your children with an EXTREME world view that has no touch with reality at all. I would consider that child abuse. Cause the child, when grown up to adulthood, would enter a society that he's not in touch with the common reality. This can create extreme feelings of anger and depression. Cause his reality will crash into the social reality we all form.
So the questions are, if you educate your children in atheism, do you abuse them? There are a lot of atheists out there, atheists follow logic and science, so far it's neither proven or disproven if god exists or not. So is atheism and extreme world view? I really don't see it. Will the child become out of touch with its reality? Yes there is a chance that will happen. But if this happens it's because the child comes into conflict with other believes and realities that were not his own. In this case it can strengthen or debunk his idea of the reality he comes in conflict with. Is this abuse?
What's also funny is that most Atheists just don't say that the holy books are true or not. The most interesting of them read religion, they just don't believe in it. So the information in an atheist culture is free, and everyone can read what he/she wants, and make up their minds. Is this indoctrination?
Let's see the other part of the medallion. Today we also see places where children have to learn religion because their parents are religious. And in most cases people only learn 1 form of religion. I have yet to see a Christian family where the holy Koran is a part of their library. While in a Muslim family the "Torah" is not found in their bedroom.
So most the data in those households are limited to the stuff they know. And they will be teached and educated by parents, priests, muftis, rabbi, etc… Some of them even grow up in a reality where most people are religious. Some of them deny scientific proof (I'm thinking of the creation of the world, evolution, the existence of dinosaurs, etc etc). So we are not ONLY working in second and third explanation of "indoctrination" , but also a lot in the first one…. The one most of us didn't like and scares us.
People that are religious are indoctrinated. Cause they were teached to believe. What if people are very religious? And they grow up? And they come in confrontation with problems in our social realities. Can this cause problems for the child? I would argue that it does. (This in cases where people have EXTREME faith)
You see countries where people that believe in scientific proof on topics like "evolution" that are threatened by assassination. You see people where animosity towards lesbians and homosexuals rises to amounts that are not healthy in society. Why are these children filled with hate? Cause the faith they are learned to adore so extremely clashes with the reality they live in when they are grown up. Is this a form of abusive? I believe it is. But I understand that discussion will flow, cause all of these terms are abstract, and are worth discussing about.
Now let's do one more thought experiment. What if someone grows up in a society that is totally filled with atheism and the idea of "god" is none exciting.
When the "conquistadores" entered Latin America, the locals had their own believe. But for the conquistadores this was the same as a devotion to Satan.
For the sake of argument, I would like you all to imagine that these people don't believe in any god at all. In what way would the missionaries react to this idea? Denying God, especially in those times, would also be considered blasphemous. (How much have we changed… sigh?) So the reaction would have been the same, if there was no god at all.
Why is it important to make the Latin Americans believe in nothing? Because else everyone would have argued that they were not atheist, and so not important to the discussion.
Where all the Latin American children abused in this case? They have this reality, which clashes with the ones the conquistadores brought? But in their own social relations, just under the natives, they would have no problem at all. If they were abused in this case, it's not because of the parents, but because of the religious folk that considered their culture blasphemous. The religious give themselves the right of "God" himself, and they punish the "guilty".
So I have a problem with the statement.
I don't really see the indoctrination with Atheism. It's just information and your child can choose which religious (or non-religious) idea it will follow. Most of the time I see more problems in non-atheist families when their child starts getting curious towards the idea of atheism then I see in atheist families when their child starts learning the stories of holy books.
Do we abuse our children by learning them an other way of thinking? I don't see that as well, unless you are going to argue that by doing so we will put our children in the disgrace of God and they will have to go to Hell. But if this is your argument… then let me say that the existence of hell is just as abstract as the existence of God.
Before I end this long post. I'm neither an Atheist, nor am I subscribed in a religion. My collection of books has a Bible, Koran, Bahgavad Ghita, … I even have "mein kampf", Nietsche and Richard Dawkins (the last one… I absolutely dislike).
I believe that if you don't want to abuse your child, you should let them read all of these books, so that he/she can make up their mind. Also, if you want to get into discussion about religion, I would also suggest you read much more then your own. That's true education. And then decide yourself.
But at this point, I feel that this group is more "against" atheism. And that the "indoctrination" remark is pure rhetoric, and not really founded on good arguments. But that's just me.
Just as indoctrinating them with religion is child abuse as well?

Indoctrination of anything is bad news. I can attest from personal experience that be being indoctrinated any bull-s||t holy beliefs totally screwed up my life as a child, teenager and adult. And I'm 44 now. My religious indoctrination eventually turned me into an atheist. Kids should be indoctrinated with science as to how the world really spins, and sure, if parents want to expose them to the world's beliefs fine. As minors kids are forced to deal with it, so at day's end it's the parents' call.
Yes that would be just you. It is here as a counter group that is entiled the same thing only substiture atheism with religion. This one was created to provide some balance in the ongoing discussion. The other group wanted nothing contray to their particular view, this room allows free thought and open discussion. Thanks for your view.
Good for you but they will not be as nice to you, you maybe called their favorite word "TROLL" LOL


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All of our San Francisco friends know what we went through in our last month
in the city — and I must say that we could not have done the move without
the amazing help of all of you. Finally after MONSTRA we got the chance to
have a few days off on the North coast of Spain, where Nik promptly got sick
but Kirby, Molly and I enjoyed the lovely beach and I actually got the
chance to start writing and actually read a book — now off to The Annecy
International Festival of Animation!!!
2006 Annecy International Animation Festival
Once again this year I found the animation at Annecy by and large to be a big yawn!!! The quality of the competition films was exceptionally low — there were entire programs that I came out of thinking "Why did I have to sit through that?" Films that I would normally have thought "That was OK, but . . ." seemed to be a breath of fresh air and the few really good films – Joanna Quinn's DREAMS AND DESIRES – FAMILY TIES, A RAM AND A GOAT and PRINTED RAINBOW really stood out. For those familiar with Quinn's two previous award winning films featuring her character Beryl (GIRL'S NIGHT OUT and BODY BEAUTIFUL), her new film treats us to an older Beryl who decides to plunge into the arts to help cushion her mid-life crisis. At the directors' chat, Joanna said that this is the first of a four-part series about Beryl plunging into the arts. Needless to say, Beryl's foray into the world of wedding video photographer ends in hilarious .disasters. A RAM AND A GOAT by Natalia Berezovaya, part of Pilot Moscow Animation Studio's ambitious and beautiful series of animated folk tales from regions all over the former Soviet Union. I wrote very highly and in greater detail about this series last year after seeing samples at KROK. Each episode is in a different style by various Russian animators and covers a wide range of animation techniques. The lovely Indian film, PRINTED RAINBOW, by Gitanjali Rao, is a story, told through Indian matchbox covers, of a woman and her cat who live alone and travel vicariously through her beautiful match boxes. The film looks at loneliness and death in a positive and hopeful way.
Of the five feature films in competition I had already seen two (WALLACE AND GROMIT: THE CASE OF THE WERE-RABBIT and ASTERIX AND THE VIKINGS) and the other two that I saw, RENAISSANCE and ORIGIN – SPIRITS OF THE PAST, were a waste of time that could have been better spent watching the wide variety of special programs that are usually only screened once. When I watched RENAISSANCE, I disliked it immediately and said to the person that I was watching it with that "this film has nothing to recommend it but it will receive the Crystal" — and it did!!! I thought that the "acting was terribly wooden and the plot was strictly second rate – the opening scene of Paris was very nice, but gimmicky, which is how I would sum up the entire film. I talked to people who said they liked it, so, I will leave it up to ASIFA members to see it and make up their own minds.
Unfortunately the theatre where the student films are usually screened is undergoing much needed renovation — yes, it was very hot without any air movement – especially at 2:00 PM after the lunch break and the seats were very hard – but since the Graduation films were screened in English at 10:30 AM this year – the same time that the English Competition Screening was shown — I had to make a hard choice. I was able to see two programs of student works (which in years past have included some of my favorite films), both with French subtitles, and given my basic level of French, it took a great deal of intense concentration to follow the dialogue.
Opening night started off with a great treat when a grand piano was rolled out on the stage, and Serge Bromberg, Festival Artistic Director, played his original score to the 1927 Charley Bowers film MANY A SLIP, where Charley tries to invent a non slip banana skin. The print was newly restored for opening night and was twice as long as any previously known existing print. Serge's score was fabulous – a true delight for all of us who are Charley Bower fans!!!!
Unfortunately, the feature film was not as entertaining. "U", the 2006 French animation by Serge Elissalde and Gregoire Solotareff, about a little wormy creature that kept breaking into a British accent and a spindly dog thing that lived in a castle with her guardian unicorn was a definite ho hum!!! The opening night party, held in upstairs in a grand hall at the beautiful old city hall, was a delight of good food, plentiful drink and reunions with old friends.
This year Italy was the featured country, and each of the nine special programs was a great treat. From the 1949 LE ROSA DI BAGDAD and I FRATELLI DINAMITE, which shared the laurels for the first Italian animated feature film and first Italian feature film in color, to "The Italian Current" program that highlighted the emerging creative self-produced short films of the past 15 years, I had a chance to totally immerse myself in the amazing (and far too seldom seen in the US) world of Italian animation. This year there was no HOT AND SPICY screening , but the late night Italian FORBIDDEN FRUIT screenings filled the gap.
As much as we are all at Annecy to do business (we picked up a very nice contract for Nik to write the music for a series of animations for a British TV Production company, JETIX –more details soon) and be entertained, it was important to be reminded that the fight against AIDS has not been won yet. Some of the best filmmakers world in the world addressed this world wide concern in the ANIMATION WITH AN ATTITUDE: ABOUT AIDS program which having, lived in San Francisco for so many years where all of us have lost dear friends to this terrible plague, I found to be a poignant and disturbing collection of filmsthat should be traveling to film festivals around the world.
THE BIG SLEEP, an annual homage to members of our animation community who left us in the past year, was only screened once at 10:30 AM unfortunately, and this year I missed it since I was watching the first competition screening. I was very sorry to have to pass it up because there were homage's to Derek Lamb and Joe Ranft among others that I would love to have seen , but as often happens at Annecy you just can't get to every program.
Because I love animation of the '30's and Carl Stallings in particular I took time out to watch SILLY SYMPHONIES – an hour and a half of just plain animated fun set to wonderful musical scores.
I did skip two major events – the premier of CARS and Tim Burton's live appearance accompanying the screening of CORPSE BRIDE. I felt that my time was better utilized watching animation that I might never have a chance to see because I knew that CARS will be screened here in Gent. There was an incredible line for CARS and I heard from people who attended that there were guards with metal detectors that you had to pass through and cell phones had to be checked – if this is true I'm definitely glad that I am waiting to see CARS here.
The Burton appearance and screening was scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday morning – and if I had been anywhere at that hour I would have been at the 9:00 AM directors chat. I did see an interview where Burton said that " I have always heard that Annecy is the ultimate of animation festivals and I am so happy to be here at last." I never actually saw him but I am sure that he was here.
The Annecy street café scene is always alive and well – sitting along the Main Street with a glass of wine, you are always joined by friends and soon several tables have been put together with international conversation, renewing old friendships and making new ones in several languages.
As always there were parties a plenty – the usual big events , opening night at City Hall and the MIFA PARTY, the Italian Party and of course closing night - all at La Plage which were very big events separating the whose-who from the who? (for those who have read my past ASIFA articles you know how much I hate this – but at least I am lucky enough to be a "whose-who"!!! Invitations were still needed, but security was definitely not as intense as in years past – no police dogs and handlers were in sight at the gate. We had a couple of really balmy nights ( at Annecy you never can be sure of the weather ranging from rainy to down right cold or boiling hot – this year we had near perfect evenings and the La Playa parties were especially nice since we could sit out by the lake watching the lights play on the water in what is indeed a lovely town . – complete with swans on the lake.
Once again this year the Stuttgart International Festival of Animation threw the most outstanding party as far as I am concerned. After a lovely half-hour bus ride down the lakeside a small group was treated to a lovely meal with leisurely lawn chair and grass seating at lakeside. It is so lovely to spend a few hours away from the constant rush, rush of the festival and to have a chance to catch up with European friends that you haven't seen in a while over copious amounts of good French wine (red of course!!!)
The Swiss Animated Film Groups and Consulate General held a party at an Art Gallery, a nice 10 minute walk out of the center of town with quite lovely food and drink centered on the theme of ravioli to celebrate the Claude Barras animation, THE GEINI IN THE RAVOILI CAN. Another good opportunity to talk to friends in a small outdoor environment.
As in years past the Dutch hosted their Geniver party – low on food but very high on good cheer after everyone had a few rounds of the potent alcoholic drinks. That party is always a mob scene with what seems like the entire Festival packed into a small courtyard but it is definitely not to be missed.
The Dreamworks picnic hosted by Shelly Page, European representative for Dreamworks and one of the three members of the Feature Films Selection Committee this year, is always a relaxed event where you have the luxury of having long conversations while sitting on the grass with food and wine. It is always one of my favorite afternoons at Annecy.
For the second year in a row Bill Plympton and Pat Smith presented ANNECY PLUS this year with the added sponsorship of Cartoon Network and the Platform Film Festival (new Portland, Oregon festival that I have written about). The outdoor courtyard of the Belle Excuse Café was totally packed, Bill, Signe Baumane, and Pat programmed a wonderful array of films that you would not see in the competition screenings and Nik and "The Annecy Sprocket Ensemble ( Rolf Bachler from Switzerland and Denmarks's Jeesper Feng) provided wonderful intermission music. The audience had a wonderful time and lingered long after the films were finished.
Of special interest in ASIFA/SF members is that Arnie Wong had a booth at MIFA (the business end of Annecy which is located at the swank Inperial Palace Hotel) to showcase his new project LOVE AND SAX . With his classic Hawaiian shirts, pineapples, and leis adorning his booth, Arnie was definitely ready to do business. In true Arnie form he also brought in a very special guest and secret weapon – his good friend Jean Moebius Giraud, a French National Hero (TRON, among other marvels) to appear at a book signing party at the Annecy Library and at Arnie's MIFA booth for a cocktail party. Nik played music (sax, of course) for both of these very successful events. Mobius also did a book page signing in the main theatre lobby of the Festival where you can buy DVD's, flip books, books, etc.. He and his lovely wife Isabelle Giraud were a pleasure to get to know and he was gracious enough to inscribe two book pages specially to Nik and I.
As always, Serge Bromberg added great insights to the screening with his dialogues with the animators at the Director's Chats and even after being up late every night I made it a point to be at all but Saturday mornings 9:00 AM chat.
Saturday afternoon we hosted our traditional pot luck picnic and paddle boat race!!! Everyone from Animation legends to students bring food and drink and we all spend several hours eating and drinking by the lovely Lake Annecy with snow capped mountains in the back ground. After much good food and drink, well lubricated animators from all over the world take to the paddle boats to race out onto the lake and around the island – it doesn't matter who comes in first (in fact this year we are not really sure who did) although Nik and I do provide fabulous prizes for the winners – the real fun is in the paddling!!! After all of the fabulous parties where hosts have spent thousands of Euros it is fun to have a very low budget party where the emphasis is just on fun and silliness. As an aside, Kirby and Molly were a big hit at the picnic although they wisely decided not to go out on the boat with Nik, Jillian Reinseth and I. Our musical pal Jeesper, who played at PLUS ANNECY, was sure that he would win with his secret weapon – a tour d' France bicycle participant – but the best laid plans don't always work out and they did not come in first!!! When there were complaints about Jeesper bringing in a professional peddler Nik and I decreed that "All's fare in love and paddle boat races!!!"
After six very full days of animation and parties it was time for closing night (the complete list of winners are listed at the end of this article). The winners were rather predictable and in a very lean viewing year certainly no surprises. The walk around the lake to the closing night party at La Plage was a perfect time to reflect on what I had viewed this week. The last party is always a bitter sweet event but with so many of us heading off to Zagreb the next morning the partings are not so intense.
Far too early Sunday morning we met our friend, Rolf, at a café and where he joined our dog pack and the five of us set off on the drive to Zagreb (I am sure that he is still finding dog hair in his clothes) – first stop Zurich to drop all of our unneeded equipment (like the piano) at Rolf's studio so we can all fit in the car and then onto the long drive across the top of Italy which looks very much like El Camino Real – acre after acre of concrete and big box stores – sorry to destroy anyone's romantic images of Italy but the Southern part is lovely!!! TO BE CONTINUED AT ZAGREB!!!!
The Annecy Crystal – TRAGIC STORY WITH HAPPY ENDING – Regina Pessoa, France, Portugal
Jury Special Award - DREAMS AND DESIRES – FAMILY TIES – Joanna Quinn, Great Britain
"Jean-Luc Xiberras" Award For First Film – DELIVERY - Till Nowak, Germany
Special Distinction – RABBIT – Run Wrake, Great Britain
Audience Award – DREAMS AND DESIRES – FAMILY TIES – Joanna Quinn – Great Britain
The Crystal – RENAISSANCE – Christian Volckman – France, Great Britain, Luxemburg
The Crystal for Best TV Production – POCOYO "A LITTLE SOMETHING BETWEEN FRIENDS' – David Cantolla and Guillermo Garcia – Great Britain, Spain
Special Prize for a TV series - ZOMBIE HOTEL "FIRST DAY' – Luc Vinciguerra - France, Ireland
Award for best TV Special – LITTLE WANG AND THE DRAGON – Henri Heidsieck – France
Educational, Scientific or Industrial Award – THE BIRDS AND THE BEES – A SECRET YOU SHOULDN'T KEEP –Young Jin Kwak, Young Beom Kim – South Korea
Advertising or Promotional Film Award – DOCTORS WITHOUT BOARDERS " HUMAN BALL –Andreas Hasle, Belgium
Award For Best Music Video – THOMAS FERSEN "HYACIENTHE" – Sebastien Cosset, Joann Star – France
Best Graduation Film – ASTRONAUTS – Matthew Walker – Great Britain
Special Jury Prize – WALKING IN THE RAINY DAT – Hyun-myung Choi – South Korea
Special Distinction – ABIGAIL – Tony Comley – Great Britian
Net Surfer's Award – UNLUCKY IN LOVE – Bernard Derriman – Australia
Short Film – ONE D – Michael Grimshaw – Canada
Graduation Film – EGO – Louis Blaise, Thomas Lagache, Bastien Roger – France
Unicef Award – BLACK ON WHITE – Andrey Tsvetkov – Bulgria
The Fipresci Award – DREAMS AND DESIRES – FAMILY TIES – Joanna Quinn – Great Britain
TPS Cineculte Award For Short Film – TRAGIC STORY WITH HAPPY ENDING – Regina Pessoa – Franceh
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Socks the Shetland pony is moonwalk dancing in the new ad for Three, a UK mobile network.
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Information is "the petroleum of the twenty-first century, and bandwidth is the precious pipeline," Lemkin continued. ISR is particularly significant in the vast Asia-Pacific region, he added. But there were challenges in the processing and disseminating of ISR data, and in the fusing of different types of data to enable true Network-Centric Operations (NCO).
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DC Shocker: Bronze Tiger Now Actual Tiger
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The African-American superhero is now a cat.
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DC released yet another installment of
Screw You Guys, We Have Our Own Blog What's New in the New 52, this time showing off the new redesign for Bronze Tiger, a longtime member of the Suicide Squad and world class martial artist superhero. Of course, since it's DC, they managed a way to fuck things up again, this time by turning the African-American superhero into an actual anthropomorphized tiger.
I can only imagine the conversation that went on here.
Bob Harras: Boss, we need to find a way to make Bronze Tiger more EXTREME!!! Right now, he's just a kickass black guy, and God knows that doesn't sell comics.
Dan Didio: So are we going to kill him off and replace him with a badass white guy?
Bob Harras: Do you remember nothing from the John Stewart scandal? The Internet will be pissed if we kill off yet another minority character?
Dan Didio: You're right, we need to come up with a way to sate the Internet on this. What's the one thing the Internet loves more than bringing up our continued incompetency and gender and race politics?
Bob Harras: ... Pouches?
Dan Didio: No, you fool. Cats! The internet loves cats!
Bob Harras: I'll get our design team on it immediately. [Takes off shoe and puts it to his ear.] Guys, I need a mockup of a cat with sword and leg armor stat!
Dan Didio: You didn't actually call anyone, Bob. That's just your shoe.
Since James Tynion IV is going to be writing Bronze Tiger in Red Hood and the Outlaws, I remain hopeful that they just gave the kickass black guy tiger powers instead of doing away with yet another minority character. But then again, this is DC we're talking about, so they probably just didn't care.
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Technologies, Inventions, Computers, Internet, Exploring Universe. Why we have not changed our education style.
I think books should have been replaced from multimedia in schools/collages long ago we are making discoveries technology but yet nothing has been implemented. what i am reffering here is teaching from Multimedia, imagine a
book VS a film what would you like from where you can get a story stored in you're mind for a longer time ok more Ocean Heat Evaporation Cloud Rain or an image ( http://solidgoldstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Water-Cycle-Simple1.jpg ) what is more interactive we now know that images, pictures holds position in brain a lot longer then text, numbers i think we should start changing our ways of education and make it more intersting , more creative more understanding
Apr 13 2012: People still think that TV is a bad thing and yet video is the most efficient form of communication there is (given the technology is available).
I think that it is changing - slowly, right now, but it will catch on and replace traditional text rapidly.
Keep doing what you're doing. We are 2 (3?) TV generations deep now. People are visually-literate, they just don't (yet) think that it is as important as reading and writing.


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According to USA Today, in 2013 there were over 130 million malicious software programs released to steal personal, financial, and business data from government, business and personal networks.
Information, and the need to protect it from the bad guys, shaped the history and development of the western world. All it takes is one slip up and nations fall, wars are launched, and billions of dollars lost. Valuable information has always been at risk from entities seeking to rob or misuse it. Even before the rise of the information age, people used ingenious methods to get their hands on sensitive data. The earliest case of information being disrupted maliciously happened in 1903 when someone interrupted Mr. Marconi's "secure" wireless telegraph system and replaced the message with rude messages. [Read more...]


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Rendering of Jupiter, from Cassini data
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To run the basic samples provided in the distribution with the libraries that you built, just execute:
make test
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While October is normally dedicated to horror films, the Alamo Drafthouse dedicated October's repertory programming to space movies instead, celebrating Alfonso Cuaron's GRAVITY (which is amazing, if you still haven't seen it.) Naturally, part of that national programming package was Ridley Scott's space masterpiece, ALIEN. Conveniently for the horror junkies out there, it is not only a space movie, but also… a haunted house movie. I can't think of a more perfect time to revisit the film.
We are pleased to release a new poster by Randy Ortiz in conjunction with two 35MM screenings this upcoming weekend (10/26 & 10/27). We will be in the lobby selling the poster at both screenings. Come out and say hello and celebrate Halloween (and space films) with us.
You can purchase tickets for either screening HERE.
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I first came across Watch Commander earlier this year when I picked up a CDR sampler left around at Crashdoubt Festival in Lincoln. I'm not sure if the band themselves were playing the festival but it's a shame I didn't get to catch their set if they did. The CD was a handful of tracks off their (then) forthcoming debut album 'Clock and Compass' melodic full of energy punk rock in the same vein as Lifetime or fellow Englanders 'Our Time Down Here'.
At the opposite end of the scale their latest release is a 4 track acoustic EP that is available for free/donation via bandcamp. Interestingly instead of taking the easy way out and calling in acoustic versions of album tracks the EP features 3 new songs and an acoustic version of 'Cheating Death' from their album. It sounds like the EP was recorded with just 1 guitar but the vocals are distinctive and the harmonies make sure the songs sound full. The songs swell up and down, falling down to almost silence before building up to powerful highs. 'Cheating Death' has such a different tone to the original album version it's hard to recognize, changed from a fast paced punk rock song to a slower almost soulful piece of acoustic music.
'Rust' is a welcome little breather for a quarter of an hour, really nice to chill out and just take it easy to; and if you need to get psyched? Well, the full length album 'Clock and Compass' is well worth the asking price and highly recommended too.
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You must earn 10,000 points to post other members' whiteboard
How are ya? Just checking in.
AC-302, Glad you like the shield. I was a non-rate, then I became an officer, but now I am just retired.
Not a problem in Colorado. :-)
That is a lot of money to throw away, but I guess that's just part of the price of doing business for drug dealers.
You would think so. But look at the Malaysian airliner that has never been found and the fact that drug dealers transport drugs into America by airplane daily without getting detected.
Thank you for an intelligent, well-written response. Have a great weekend.
A well-informed response to my article. Thank you.
Mud wants to thank you for being his friend. His Whiteboard privileges were taken away from him by the Administration so I'm doing it for him.
Nice automobile the Avanti. It was associated with Studebaker here in South Bend. The Avanti company was sold and moved I believe to Pennsylvania and then the product was phased out. Studebakers were, we thought, ahead of its time design wise but most didn't care. As you undoubtably know Stude move to Canada and died there. In retrospect that only brings back sadness...mm13
Being from South Bend, Indiana I I like your avatar. Do you have or did you have connections to Studebaker?


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IHCA Foundation
IHCA Foundation
You can donate online from this page, or you can mail a check to the IHCA Foundation at 1524 W. Cayuse Creek Drive, Meridian, ID 83646.
We are so excited and proud to provide support and education to those who are caring for Idaho's most vulnerable populations.
2014 Student of Nursing Scholarship Cycle - Applications will be coming soon.
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2014 Fundraising Opportunities will be coming soon!
The Idaho Health Care Association Foundation (IHCAF) earned 501(c)(3) nonprofit status as recognized by the IRS in June, 2008.
Mission The Idaho Health Care Association Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for individuals aspiring to work or currently working in Idaho care facilities.
The priority goals of IHCAF are:
Raise $10,000 during the 2013 calendar year.
- Hold fundraising events (raffles, silent auction, & golf tournament)
- Pursue public donations
- Partner with technical schools, universities, and colleges
Provide funds to pay for training for individuals working in Idaho care facilities and the community at large.
- Seek funding to pay for job skills training, education, and tools for employee retention and moving up the career ladder
Work to create a positive public perception for the long term care profession.
- Publicize work of the Foundation
- Hold educational sessions for professionals and public
- Promote a "how to" checklist for families to use when selecting an appropriate health care setting
- Partner with community organizations
Promote careers in long term care by awarding scholarships to those seeking employment in Assisted Living, Intermediate Care Facilities, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
- Award Delta Holloway Scholarship ($1,500)
- Award Dorothy Witmer Scholarship ($1,500)
- IHCA-ICAL Award Winners – hold drawing among winners to select the recipient of an all-expense paid trip to the AHCA|NCAL Annual Convention.


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It's one of the most beloved films ever, and "Titanic" is getting the 3D treatment and will be re-released next year.
Director James Cameron announced the project earlier this year, and Paramount Pictures just released a new trailer and the promotional poster ahead of the April 6th, 2012 street date.
She's one of the most beloved actresses in the UK, and Kate Winslethas now been immortalized in wax.
The "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" starlet's wax figure was unveiled earlier today (November 9) at Madame Tussauds in London, England.
Taking a walk through the Big Apple's West Village, Kate Winslet was spotted out and about in New York City this afternoon (November 1).
Staying bundled up to thwart the brisk fall temperatures, the "Mildred Pierce" actress donned a black double-breasted coat, black pants and matching knee-high boots for her midday stroll.
Not shy of sharing their affection for one another in public, new couple Kate Winslet and Ned Rocknroll were spotted hand-in-hand at Monday's (October 17) unveiling of the newly-completed runway at Spaceport America.
Located in Upham, New Mexico, the privileged pair looked to be every bit in love as they were swarmed by the cameras of unrelenting paparazzi.
Taking to the hilarious hot seat, Evan Rachel Wood was spotted leaving Los Angeles' Westside Media Center on Wednesday (October 12) following her appearance on "Chelsea Lately."
Showing off her sexy side, the 24-year-old "Ides of March" actress donned a leather zip-up mini dress and zebra print belt - both designed by the Preen Line - for the promotional stop.
Joining together to celebrate their culinary expert friend's latest literary offering, Kate Winslet and Gwen Stefani were side-by-side at Locanda Locatelli in London, England on Tuesday night (October 4).
Showing off her posing prowess, Kate Winslet is on the cover of the November 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar UK magazine.
In her photos, shot by Tom Munro, the "Mildred Pierce" mama channels the classic charm of ladies like Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe.
Taking care of some overseas promotions, Kate Winslet was spotted at a press conference for Longines last night (September 29).
The "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" actress looked lovely in a sleeveless black dress teamed with a pair of matching peep-toe heels as she hammed it up for the local paparazzi.


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The Thin Green Line
Dispatches from the environmental battlefield.
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End of The Line on SFGate: Looking back, looking forward
Today is The Thin Green Line's last day on SFGate. I will be continuing to write about local environmental issues: Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook to get formal word on a new web home within the next week or two at most. Flickr user Lee Coursey Like the media landscape, the […] [Read More]
Is there nanotech in your sun block?
In June, the FDA announced some long-awaited new rules for sunscreen. But the agency declined to weigh in on the use of nano-particles in sunscreens, even as health concerns related to the technology are mounting. Shutterstock Scientists have discovered that tiny particles of materials have different properties than bigger chunks. The discovery has opened a […] [Read More]
New Mexico will build renewable energy ghost town
It won't be New Mexico's first, or even 20th, ghost town. But it will be the first to be built intentionally. Plazak via Wikimedia Commons Part of the NM ghost town of Lake Valley The blandly named Center will occupy 20 square miles, complete with highways and houses and commercial buildings in newer and older […] [Read More]
Pthalates pose danger to babies in the womb
A lot of pregnant moms-to-be are steering clear of plastic these days. A new study suggests they've got good reason to do so. Children who had higher levels of prenatal exposure to pthalates had lower motor skills test results at age 3. Girls with higher exposure levels also tested lower for mental skills as toddlers […] [Read More]
Obama's smog #FAIL
Earlier this week, President Obama announced that the EPA would drop efforts to bring ozone limits in line with what science says is safe. Ground ozone is the key ingredient in smog. Flickr user Sister72 During the Bush administration, scientists said the safe range was 60 – 70 parts per billion. Instead, Bush set the […] [Read More]
Wine threatens redwoods and heirloom apples in Sonoma
With wine sales continuing to grow despite the recession, wineries have become an economic bully in Sonoma County. Farmers growing the prized (and delicious heirloom) Gravenstein apple are folding, while farms growing pinot noir grapes are expanding. Local foodies, like the folks at Chez Panisse, have agreed to use more Gravensteins and identify them on […] [Read More]
Locals, others in D.C. protesting plan to import more Canadian oil
All this week protestors have been out in Washington, D.C., rallying against the Keystone XL pipeline that would bring crude oil from Canada's tar sands into the U.S. and to the Gulf Coast for international export. Photos by Peter Essick (National Geographic), edited by Treehugger Tar sands: before and after 706 people, including Bill McKibben […] [Read More]
Rally today over farmworker rights and toxic methyl iodide
The United Farm Workers will conclude a 200-mile march to Sacramento on September 4, demanding that Governor Jerry Brown act on issues that affect them, including the legal status of the cancer-causing agricultural chemical methyl iodide and Brown's recent veto of the Fair Treatment for Farmworkers Act. The bill would make it easier for farm […] [Read More]
Why are endocrine-disrupting antibacterials still on the shelves?
We have covered the health risks of the antibacterial ingredient triclosan on this blog before. The ubiquitous ingredient, says the FDA, doesn't offer any more germ protection than do simple soap and water. On the down side, it is an endocrine disruptor that affects thyroid function and has been linked to allergies, asthma, eczema and […] [Read More]
Californians should brace for longer, deadlier heat waves
A new study [PDF] commissioned by the Air Resources Board says Californians should brace for more frequent heat waves in the coming decades. The heat waves will likely have an increased death toll as a result of the state's aging population. Using a new modeling method that considers wind and cloud cover, among other mitigating […] [Read More]
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Easy to make and delicious. I have served several times for different groups of friends and everyone wants the recipe after trying them.
Smoked Gouda Grits
FamilyFavs Posted: 04/13/09
senewman76 Posted: 10/14/10
Absolutely delicious. This recipe is so easy to make. I halved the recipe and it still made a lot. I used the chicken stock, rather than water and a bit more cheese than what the recipe called for, and boy, were these grits flavorful! Yum!!!
sarahjones123 Posted: 10/17/11
I am not a fan of grits but I loved these! Made them tonight.
barbthebaker09 Posted: 01/27/13
Made this recipe to go with Deep South Shrimp and Sausage also from my recipes.com. Wonderful comfort food. I made 1/2 of the recipe which made a lot.
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10 places to stop over on your stopover
posted in Asia, Australia & NZ, Middle East, North America . posted by Paul Hansford on March 10, 2014 . No Comments
A stopover isn't a stopover unless you stop over (geddit?!!?). So if you're the kind of traveller who's inclined to do more than just find an airport lounger to fall asleep on in between flights, check out our 10 best destinations to make the most of your stopover. Vancouver Airport: Vancouver International Airport Vancouver has … More
10 Splashy New Mosques Around the World
posted in Europe . posted by Ian on January 26, 2013 . No Comments
With Europe's grand cathedrals in sundry states of decay and barely a one less than a century old, it may occur to some architecture buffs that when it comes to spiritual sites, mosques occupy the new frontier of the avant-garde. And while Islamic architecture and mosques, like almost any faiths or temple constructions, impose certain … More
When Not to Visit the Most Popular Cities in the World
posted in Asia, Europe, North America . posted by Ian on January 17, 2013 . No Comments
Here's a thought. Why not take the top ten most popular cities in the world – based on United Nations World Tourism Organization statistics on international arrivals – and look at when not to visit them?
New Architecture to Look Forward to in 2013
posted in Asia, North America . posted by Ian on January 16, 2013 . No Comments
We live for ambitious architectural efforts – ones that aspire, inspire and dare to make us look at skyscrapers, museums and sundry civic projects with a critical eye. Take a look at eleven of the most charismatic and dramatic ventures in architecture in 2013.
Best Hotel Gyms in the World
posted in Asia, Australia & NZ, Europe, FCS, Holidays, North America . posted by Ian on December 04, 2012 . No Comments
You have to be in good shape to take on a world-class city like San Francisco, Munich or Tokyo. A classy hotel gym can help you feel the burn and, indeed, burn off those holiday kilos before you return home. With that, discover a lucky thirteen top-shelf hotel fitness centres.
Best Pay-In Airport Lounges
posted in Asia, Europe, FCS, Flights, Middle East, North America . posted by Ian on November 28, 2012 . No Comments
Pay-in airport lounges allow us, the non-first-class frequent flyer, to indulge in some pre-departure, layover largesse. So, excuse us, but while you slump miserably at the gate in a stupor, we will be in the nap room with a massage therapist.


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Excellent mix from the Shelter Press imprint compiling selections from their current and future release catalog.
"It includes some titles from all our releases, starting with our very first one back in fall 2011 by Pete Swanson & Rene Hell. Also in no partical order two tracks from Shelter Press copilot Je Suis Le Petit Chevalier, and one by Locrian's Terence Hannum picked in his debut LP who just came out a week ago!. Also a track from Jon Porras' EP under his Vallens moniker, a minimal piano piece by Brian Pyle's Ensemble Economique, and some new extracts from our recent split between two modular virtuosos Keith Fullerton Whitman & Floris Vanhoof. And a new extract from this book by Ben Vida we published last spring, which will be reissue on wax next november. Last but not least : 3 new exclusive titles from our next releases : first extract of Painted Caves's debut LP (Evan Caminiti from Barn Owl), High Wolf's new tape, and at the very end a first hint of french spectral singer Chicaloyoh."
A new synth-laden addition to their desolate guitar roar. From the new album "V," available next week. Video by Folk Hero Films. Pre-order now and receive a limited 40 minute bonus CD.
Barn Owl
Thrill Jockey
Given how prolific Barn Owl have been in the past, it's surprisingly to learn that it's been over 18 months since "Lost in the Glare," their last proper full-length. In the interim Jon Porras and Evan Caminiti have issued a variety of solo albums, but the duo has also used that time to augment the sound palette of Barn Owl with electronics and synthesizers. Thankfully, the same blackened soot and scorched psychedelia are still prevalent, they just reach deeper timbres and more expansive textures.
Change is afoot immediately as "V" enters with "Void Redux," which is a particularly apt title for an album opener that sees a subtle shift in Barn Owl's dark sound. The track is quite minimal, with percussion setting a rhythm for undulating synthesizer streaks and and the duo's sustained tube amp drones. It's almost unassuming, but before long "V" rises to profound peaks and impressive intensity, especially the masterful recording of "Blood Echo." Past styles and their contemporary additions are executed to devastating effect on the track as it lumbers, builds, and rises to fill in the gaps between blurred drone, bleak Americana, and roiling black metal.
Closer "The Opulent Decline" matches such intensity. One of the lengthiest recordings to grace a Barn Owl album, the track originated as a half hour improvisation that was edited down and distilled to 17 minutes that are cosmic in scope and immersive in execution. It also features the most brazen use of electronic frequencies, beginning with an intro of spectral synths that meet the duo's more familiar charred guitar lines. The piece eventually coalesces into a swirling mass of feedback and roving synth textures while a thumping drum machine holds it all together during the stunning climax. It's a definitive end to a bold new Barn Owl direction. – Ryan Potts, Experimedia
Painted Caves (Evan Caminiti)
Not Here Not There
Dust Editions
Barn Owl has become a sprawling force over the last three years or so and thankfully show absolutely no sign of slowing down. Painted Caves is a new project from Evan Caminiti that traverses familiar aural terrain, but with enough new twists to keep you off the scent. Caminiti's guitar work is always nothing short of impressive, but it's not the sole driving force on "Not Here Not There." Synthesizers are utilized expertly, squashed and stretched into various forms. Hazy drones are drenched with washed-out minor chord melodies that are just audible enough to leave their mark. Skeletal rhythms unexpectedly emerge from the sonic mass of grey, adding backbone to the liquid morass. I can never quite pinpoint just what it is about this cassette that sucks me in, but I imagine it is all to do with Caminiti's ability to weave a consistent, always-moving narrative out of just a few specific parts. "Not Here Not There" is the best kind of sonic manipulation and is an exciting turn for one of the most relentless artists around. I just hope this is a beginning to a new trail that will lead to all sorts of new and unexpected places. - Brad Rose
Evan Caminiti
Night Dust
Absolutely stunning new full-length solo outing by Barn Owl guitarist Evan Caminiti. "Night Dust" finds Caminiti operating in a mode a bit more akin to his work with Lisa McGee as Higuma than when playing spectral, doom-laden drones alongside Jon Porras in the aforementioned Thrill Jockey duo. Throughout the album, hazy, distant sounding drones serve as a lush backdrop for Caminiti's dusty chord shapes. However, despite the predominance of gorgeous guitar/tube amp sourced material, I'd be remiss not to mention the lengths Caminiti goes to on "Night Dust" to incorporate other elements into his sound. "A Memory or a Mirage" finds what sounds like pulsing synthesizers nestling around a degraded wash of guitar tones. Recorded entirely to 4 track cassette, this is a warm, analog sounding album through and through, with Caminiti making expert use of his chosen production medium. I'd urge even those listeners who might feel overly inundated with the output of Barn Owl-related releases not to miss this fantastic album that stands as a high point in Caminiti's already storied discography. - Alex Cobb, Experimedia
Jon Porras
Black Mesa
(Thrill Jockey)
As half of the scorched-desert duo, Barn Owl, Jon Porras has cultivated an impressive catalog of sprawling, rusted, drone-infused compositions. There's a reason that Barn Owl are so highly regarded and Porras keeps those high standards with his latest solo opus, "Black Mesa," for Thrill Jockey. The information included with the album says that is a 'reflection on desolation.' Sonically, this is exactly what it is. This is dark and lonely blues-ridden guitar music at its finest. Out of all the influences listed for this record, the Sandy Bull mention hits closest to him. Music like this spreads its wings underneath a gauzy spritual haze. If Porras is playing the part of the lost wanderer, the atmospheric embellishments and expansive, open-air feeling that pervades the record is his landscape. There is richness in the subtle details of "Black Mesa;" some chimes here or a handdrum there add life to the charred aural canvas. Throughout its entirety, "Black Mesa" is building massive funeral pyres aimed at burning up the darkest hour of the night. Once the embers glow, everything goes up in flames. Porras pours on the gasoline as the album closer, "Beyond the Veil," stretches all the way to the dawn. This is one hell of a record. - Brad Rose, Experimedia


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2nd Flower Arrangement Class by KSA
Kechara Saraswati Arts Department
Wow, I got these flowers from our own Kechara Saraswati Arts dept!!
They are learning flower arranging and they arranged this arrangement you see here. Not bad for new people at this art of flower arranging. Thank you for the beautiful arrangement. I love flowers.
We will have this in KWPC!!
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Natural Unemployment
Definition of 'Natural Unemployment'
The lowest rate of unemployment that an economy can sustain over the long run. Keynesians believe that a government can lower the rate of unemployment (i.e. employ more people) if it were willing to accept a higher level of inflation (the idea behind the Phillips Curve). However, critics of this say that the effect is temporary and that unemployment would bounce back up but inflation would stay high. Thus, the natural, or equilibrium, rate is the lowest level of unemployment at which inflation remains stable. Also known as the "non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment" (NAIRU).
Investopedia explains 'Natural Unemployment'
When the economy is said to be at full employment, it is at its natural rate of unemployment. Economists debate how the natural rate might change. For example, some economists think that increasing labor-market flexibility will reduce the natural rate. Other economists dispute the existence of a natural rate altogether!


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Cab driver indicted on charges connected to Boston Marathon bombing
Boston bombers had six more bombs, were headed to Times Square
Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Memphis 102-88
MLB: Milwaukee 6, San Francisco 1
MLB: Toronto 6, Los Angeles Angels 5
Oregon man to serve 8 years for tax evasion
Man seeks to get Jesse Ventura libel suit deposition made public
U.S. State Department, Boston police join forces
Boston police chief: More cameras, surveillance needed
Edward Adam "Ed" Davis (born June 5, 1989 in Washington, D.C.) is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Toronto Raptors. He played high school basketball at Benedictine High School in Richmond, Virginia. He is the son of former NBA player Terry Davis, who played 10 seasons (1989–2001) in the NBA with the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards. Davis is considered by scouts as a dynamic scorer around the basket due to his smooth play and left-handed shot. Not only known for his offense, scouts praise his shot blocking and rebounding abilities. He was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors.
Ed Davis spent his first two years of high school playing basketball at Hanover High School (Mechanicsville, Virginia) before transferring to Benedictine High School. There, he led Benedectine to two state championships while averaging 22 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks as a senior. He accompanied former Tar Heel teammates Tyler Zeller and Larry Drew II in the McDonald's All-American Game and was selected to the Jordan Brand All-American Team. Davis and Zeller were also named to the 2008 Parade All-American Boy's Basketball Team. He was named Mr. Basketball of Virginia in 2008, which is given to Virginia's best high school basketball player. He also received recognition as co-player of the year in 2007.
Ed Davis played in every game during the 2008–2009 season, while starting in two of them. He averaged 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 18.8 minutes per game in his first season with the Tar Heels. Davis also led the team with 65 blocks with an average of 1.7 per game. In North Carolina's six wins during the 2009 NCAA Basketball Tournament, Davis averaged 8.2 points and 5.5 rebounds. In the 2009 NCAA Championship, Davis came off the bench to score 11 points and grab a team-high 8 rebounds, helping the Tar Heels to a 89–72 win over Michigan State. Davis was also named to the 2009 All-Freshman Team and was co-recipient of the team's Most Improved Player award.


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Current & Next Exhibitions
- 13 September – 8 October 2014
- Mary Sumner / Susan O'Byrne ›
- Mary Sumner's paintings capture the countryside with fresh fluidity and intensely beautiful contrasting colours. She works in acrylics; gardens, birds and wildlife are all recurring themes. Ceramic animal and bird sculpture by Susan O'Byrne, an Irish born artist who lives and works in Glasgow.
- 11 October – 5 November 2014
- John Newland / Eddie & Margaret Curtis ›
- North Norfolk coastal landscape paintings & experimental handbuilt ceramics by three masters of their art.
- 8 November 2014 – 14 January 2015
- Christmas Show
- A wonderful selection of works from our best artists, chosen for our annual Christmas exhibition with gifts in mind.
Recent Comments
They look good. Sorry I was unable to attend. Alan
On Early Summer Exhibition
You have this amazing ability to always surprise and delight me with your exhibitions, thank you. The previous one, Leigh? Oops, can't remember ! Anyway it was heaven. Definitely drooly. See you soon.
On Early Summer Exhibition
An exciting selection of artists, as usual, especially the printmakers
On Early Summer Exhibition
They say you can judge a gallery (read: artist) by their worst piece. If that were the case then what would that say about Leigh Davis? Given that this forthcoming show has nothing but the sublime and the superb.
On Leigh Davis / Barry Stedman
Great correlation between the work of the two exhibiting artists.
On Leigh Davis / Barry Stedman
I think it is great to see such high quality works being offered at a price that is affordable. I purchased one of Robert's oils of avocets at Rye recently to add to a collection of the woodcut prints and look forward to seeing the exhibition next week in Holt.
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Michael C. Carr,
Michael C. Carr
Associate Professor of Urology in Surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department: Surgery
Contact information
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Division of Urology
3rd Floor Wood Center
34th Street & Civic Center Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
Division of Urology
3rd Floor Wood Center
34th Street & Civic Center Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
Office: 2155902756
Fax: 2155903985
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John Carroll University, 1977.
Ph.D. (?)
Ohio State University, 1982.
University of Cincinnati, 1985.
John Carroll University, 1977.
Ph.D. (?)
Ohio State University, 1982.
University of Cincinnati, 1985.
Selected PublicationsRusnack SL, Hsi-Yang W, Huff DS, Snyder HM, Carr MC, Bellah RD, Zderic SA, Canning DA: Testis histopathology in boys with cryptorchidism correlates with future fertility potential. Journal of Urology 169: 659-662, February 2003.
Philpott JM, Nance ML, Carr MC, Canning DA, Stafford PW: Ureteral stenting in the management of urinoma after severe blunt renal trauma in children. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 38(7): 1096-1098, July 2003.
Rusnack SL, Hsi-Yang W, Huff DS, Snyder HM, Zderic SA, Carr MC, Canning DA: The ascending testis and the testis undescended since birth share the same histopathology. Journal of Urology 168: 2590-2591, December 2002.
Snyder, III HM, Carr MC, Kolon TF, Canning DA: Development of pediatric andrology studies at the children's hospital of Philadelphia – early hormonal milieu. Dialogues in Pediatric Urology 25(1): 3-4, January 2002.
Carr MC: Buccal mucosal grafts: long-term follow-up. Dialogues in Pediatric Urology 25(2): 5-6, February 2002.
Shukla AR, Woodard C, Carr MC, Sanches R, Huff DS, Canning DA, Zderic SA, Snyder HM: Testicular Teratoma at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: the role of testis preserving surgery. (Presented at American Urological Association Meeting, Orlando) May 2002.
Austin C, Clement MR, Canning DA, Carr MC, Zderic SA: Calcineurin mediates bladder wall hypertrophy post obstruction: A potential role for medical therapy with cyclosporin A. (Presented at the American Urological Association Meeting, Orlando) 2002.
Hutcheson JC, Canning DA, Hubbard AM, Johnson MP, Carr MC: Magnetic resonance imaging of the fetal urinoma. Urology 60(4): 697, October 2002.
Carr MC: Pyeloplasty, pyeloureterostomy, transureteroureterostomy, megaureter, and ureteral reconstruction. In Adult and Pediatric Urology 4th Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott. Gillenwater J, Grayhack JT, Howards SS, Mitchell M (eds.). Page: 2431-2443, 2002.
Carr MC: Anomalies and surgery of the ureteropelvic junction in children. Chapter 57 in Campbell's Urology Update, 8th Edition. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co. Walsh, Retik, Vaughan, Wein (eds.). 2002.
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Waving Good-Bye to the Joneses
Published on - March 25th, 2010 (by J.D. Roth)
A new study out of the U.K. confirms what many of us have already learned: Money only makes you happy if you have more than those around you. According to the London Telegraph:
Despite the vast improvements in general standards of living in the past 40 years across Britain, 'keeping up with the Joneses' is still our biggest aspiration, the findings suggest.
Researchers have found that owning a fast car, a large home and having a good job may only make you happy if those around you are less well off. The pursuit of wealth is leading more people to work longer hours as they seek to pay their mortgages and climb the social ladder. Dr Chris Boyce, of University of Warwick's psychology department, said Britons were victims of chronic dissatisfaction.
Americans are victims of this same chronic dissatisfaction. It's too easy to compare ourselves with those around us. (And television gives us a chance to make false comparisons: We see what "normal" people have in commercials and in various programs, and we subconsciously begin to want these things too.)
But even if you know that you oughtn't compare your life with others, it can be tough to exercise self-control. It's easy to get swept up by materialism, especially if all of your friends are into it. (If they all have iPhones, you want an iPhone. If they all wear expensive clothes, you want expensive clothes.)
If you want to wave good-bye to the proverbial Joneses — the ones you're always trying to keep up with — you have to quit paying attention to them. You have to make a conscious effort to not care about what they own and do. Instead, focus on your goals and your needs. What you want or need to own shouldn't be defined by what other people have; it should be based on what you want to do in life, and what brings you intrinsic happiness.
Ask yourself at what point you'll have Enough:
- If you have five more DVDs, will that be Enough?
- If you complete your collection of Patrick O'Brian novels, will that be Enough?
- If you buy three more sweaters, will that be Enough?
How much is Enough?
Only you can answer that question — and the answer may change with time. But until you spend some time contemplating Enough, you'll always be tempted to buy what your neighbor buys — to keep up with the Joneses.
The great thing about deciding you have Enough in your life right now is that this also helps you have Enough in the future. If you don't need to spend your money to buy things (because you don't want things), you can use your cash for saving and investing. That money will then be there to assure you have Enough when you're older, too.
Nearing Enough
Kris came to me yesterday afternoon. "Your birthday's tomorrow," she said, "but I didn't get you anything." (Today I am 41.)
"That's fine," I said. "I don't need anything. Just be sweet."
"I'm always sweet," she said. Then she added, "Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I'm sure," I said. "What more could I possibly want? I have everything I need. We're having friends over this weekend [for a bacon-themed party]. A birthday present would just be more Stuff, you know?"
Kris thought for a moment. "How about I go to work late so we can go out to breakfast together?" I really like going out to breakfast, but it's just not Kris's thing.
"Perfect," I said. "That sounds like a great birthday present."
I don't want to pretend I've licked all of my wants. I still want things. (I just ordered an iPad, for goodness sake!) But I've reached a point in my life where I really do have Enough, and I know it. The only thing I really need more of is time, and there's no way to buy that!
This article is about Advanced, News, Psychology
I just turned 30, and it was the first birthday for which I could not think of a single thing to ask for. Maybe that's a present on its own!
I asked my husband and my parents instead to contribute their skills to projects I have planned for the next year. They were skeptical, but agreed.
The concept of Enough reminds me of this excellent and concise post about deciding how much digital content is Enough:
I feel the same kind of way about digital Stuff. A lot of times it seems we only follow websites because everyone else follows them, or we only read things that our online-idols read.
Fantastic article! A few months ago, we decided we'd had enough of keeping up with the Joneses, so we sold just about everything we owned, and moved to Costa Rica for a while. We're trying to focus more on doing what we love and being together as a family.
And although I try not to pay attention to it, I can't help but notice that even without a lot of "stuff", we still have more than most of the people here. I have only seen one other person with an iPhone and no one else with a Macbook Pro. The house we're renting is very nice as well, so, relatively I guess we just made ourselves the rich Joneses. But people don't seem to care as much about "keeping up" here, which is great.
We don't do much for birthdays either. Maybe we'll go out to dinner – but who needs another $30 or even $100 toy?


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September 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A proposal to ban abortions in West Virginia after 20 weeks of pregnancy has passed a second legislative panel with no discussion.
The House of Delegates Judiciary Committee cleared the bill on a split vote Friday, potentially setting up a contentious debate on the House floor.
Committee chairman Tim Manchin didn't allow debate on the bill.
The late-term abortions would be outlawed unless a woman has complications that are life-threatening or could cause permanent damage. Psychological or mental conditions wouldn't be considered.
The bill would compel physicians who perform 20-week abortions try to give the unborn child the best opportunity to live.
Under the bill, all abortions would be reported to the Division of Health and anyone who performs an abortion in violation of the bill would face felony charges.
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A man who says he caught his wife cheating reportedly shot and killed her in a Walgreens' parking lot. According to authorities, the suspect confessed to shooting his wife, which happened Sunday morning on South Gessner Drive at Beltway 8 in southwest Houston.
HPD Homicide said after the man killed her, he placed her body in the back of his van and drove around thinking of what to do. Additional reports indicate that the man returned to the Walgreens and left the the van in the parking lot of the store He then got in her car and drove off. He then drove to the Pearland Police Department where he made a full confession. Investigators are looking for the murder weapon. No names were released at the time of this report.


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Vice-President Kallas send condolences to Belgian State Secretary for Transport
Dear State Secretary Wathelet,
it was with shock and great sadness that I learned about the terrible coach accident in Switzerland last night in which so many people died. The shock is even greater as most of the victims are children.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. On my behalf and on behalf of the European Commission, let me extend our sincerest condolences and expressions of deepest sympathies to the victims of this tragic accident and to their families.
With my heartfelt sympathy,
Siim Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission, Commissioner for Transport


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Politeo backed for Wincanton glory
Politeo in full flight under Michael Doran at Down Royal
(Healy Racing Photos)
Now trained by Nick Williams, this French-bred raced in the colours of Gigginstown House Stud over here and he was handled for them by Paul Nolan. Indeed he was on the mark three times for the Wexford operator, scoring with Davy Russell up twice and latterly with Michael Doran in the plate at Down Royal.
Bought by his current owner, Michael Stenning, at Doncaster in August 2011 for £20,000, he'll be ridden in today's two mile five furlong event by Wexford-man, Grand National winning pilot, Daryl Jacob, and a drop back in trip is expected to suit him.
Irish raider, Houdini Bright has been another 'mover' this morning, going from 11s into 15/2 for the 5.50 at Wolverhampton. Dermot 'Red' McLoughlin trains this grey and he'll be ridden by Graham Gibbons. (EM)
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Font.GetHashCode Method
Gets the hash code for this Font.
Namespace: System.Drawing
Assembly: System.Drawing (in System.Drawing.dll)
The following code example is designed for use with Windows Forms, and it requires PaintEventArgs e, which is a parameter of the Paint event handler. The code performs the following actions:
Creates a Font.
Gets the hash code for that font.
Displays a message box with the value of the hash code.
Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core Role not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core Role supported with SP1 or later; Itanium not supported)
The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see .NET Framework System Requirements.


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By Daniele Varrazzo.
PostgreSQL 9.1 is quickly rolling to the beta phase, and the release will bring a new useful feature: extensions. Well, actually extensions have always existed, but they didn't have an identity before: what you used to get was a set of loose objects and mysterious functions in your namespace, typically getting in the way in your dump and restore. Now here it is: CREATE EXTENSION, in all its uppercase glory!
So, an extension will exist in your database, and this finally gives the possibility to organize them, this is what PGXN is for: a repository for metadata, documentation and code, neatly packaged and asking to be picked off the shelf. I've recently written an extension myself so I got some original material to play with PGXN, which has resulted in quite a pleasant experience: the infrastructure is well done thanks to David's design, and the API is ridiculously easy to interact with: I've literally explored it using curl.
There was a big piece missing in the jigsaw that's being composed: a client to make easy for database developers and administrators to download, build and install extensions, and with PGXN getting more mature and people starting packaging their work it was really begging to be written! So here it is: pgxn.client pgxnclient, a command line tool to interact with PGXN. There is still a lot to be developed, but the idea is to release early, get feedback for it and improve it quickly to complete the extensions picture. So it's already available on PyPI and very easy to start with it: just use
$ sudo easy_install pgxnclient
and in a few seconds you will have a script called pgxn, offering several commands that can be displayed with pgxn --help (and currently this is the most up-to-date documentation you can get, as new commands are getting added very quickly).
pgxn --help
Were you looking for a solution to store hashes? You may try:
$ pgxn search hash
sha 1.0.0
session_hash_tools 1.0.0
semver 0.2.1
Uhm, is sha a possible solution?
$ pgxn info sha
INFO: best version: sha 1.0.0
name: sha
abstract: This module provides datatypes for storing SHA-1,
SHA-2 and MD5 hashes
maintainer: Alexey Klyukin <a...@commandprompt.com>
license: postgresql
release_status: stable
version: 1.0.0
date: 2011-03-16T10:33:00Z
sha1: 0187b0d261d302605bf8d0a15cdbd809deb245dd
provides: sha: 1.0.0
Let's say it is exactly what we were looking for (we could also display the readme with pgxn info --readme). Shall we give it a try?
pgxn info --readme
$ sudo pgxn install sha
INFO: best version: sha 1.0.0
INFO: saving /tmp/tmpj8G6kM/sha-1.0.0.zip
INFO: unpacking: /tmp/tmpj8G6kM/sha-1.0.0.zip
INFO: building extension
[some compiler log]
INFO: installing extension
[files being copied]
Now the code is in the right place in the database directory (a specific pg_config can be specified to choose which one): If you want it in a specific database:
$ pgxn load -U postgres -d test sha
This will result in CREATE EXTENSION being invoked, if the target database supports it, or in the loading of the provided sql file for PostgreSQL versions up to 9.0.
Easy, wasn't it?
There are still a lot of features to add:
but as pgxnclient uses the PGXN server on a side and the PGXS build infrastructure on the other, the features will be easy to add and the client work is actually an easy one.
Give it a try if you want: your feedback is very welcome. Meanwhile we will keep on adding features to cover the entire extensions life cycle.
Edit: the program has been renamed to pgxnclient: the relevant URLs have been updated.


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Press Releases
Tucson Woman Refuses to Sign PETsMART Settlement Agreement and General Release to Silence Her Story
Sale of Sick Unweaned Bird Prompts a Call for Legislation to Change Arizona Pet Shop Laws
Tucson, AZ — When Patricia Glover refused to sign a disclosure statement absolving PETsMART of any acceptance of guilt or liability for the sale of a sick and injured parrot sold to her in their Tucson store, PETsMART took back its financial compensation offer.
Last August, Patricia Glover purchased a small parrot, an unweaned sun conure named "Romeo," from a PETsMART store in Tucson, Arizona. Patricia willingly paid the above average price for Romeo ($550.00) based on assurances from the stores manager that the higher cost was the result of PETsMART's special "hand-feeding" and "guaranteed veterinary" programs. When Patricia inquired as to why Romeo kept falling off his perch, she was told Romeo was just a baby and simply had not learned to perch yet.
A veterinarian examination later revealed that Romeo was a very sick bird with ailments including bacterial enteritis, an upper respiratory infection and giardiasis. Romeo's wings had also been over-trimmed, resulting in considerable feather damage. Nearly a year old now, Romeo has yet to recover his ability to fly. Patricia spent over $250 in veterinary bills and countless hours nursing Romeo back to health.
According to Patricia, when contacted about the condition of the bird the store manager who sold her Romeo admitted that "we obviously sold you a sick bird" and offered her a $576.00 (check) and a $100.00 gift card (for all of her "troubles"). However, as a condition to receiving the monies she was asked to sign a settlement agreement discharging PETsMART of all claims and disputes arising out of the sale of the sick and injured bird, Romeo. In addition, the agreement contained a confidentiality agreement prohibiting any disclosure of the incident Patricia refused to sign and, as such, she has received no refund or financial assistance to help cover her veterinary costs.
The Animal Protection Institute (API) is not surprised by Patricia's ordeal. API has repeatedly asked PETsMART to discontinue its sale of live birds and other animals out of concern for the welfare of the animals. "This incident highlights why birds, especially unweaned birds, should not be offered for sale at PETsMART," says Monica Engebretson, API Senior Program Coordinator.
API is calling on Arizona legislators to introduce legislation to prevent cases like Romeo's. In an effort to protect parrots in the retail pet industry, API introduced California Assembly Bill 202, requiring that parrots are able to eat on their own ("weaned") before release from a pet shop and that pet shops must have one to two employees trained in the care and feeding of young birds. The bill went into effect on September 1, 2004, making California the first state in the nation to regulate the sale of unweaned birds.
API has draft model unweaned bird and pet shop legislation available to interested legislators and offers assistance in passing such legislation.
"Restrictions on the sale of unweaned birds will protect young parrots and will shield consumers from the emotional and financial costs of caring for a pet who has been sold at too young an age," says Ms. Engebretson. "Birds are living feeling beings that should not be treated like mere merchandise," she adds.
The Animal Protection Institute is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1968. API works to protect animals from cruelty and exploitation through legislation, litigation, advocacy and public education. For more information about API please visit www.MoreBeautifulWild.com.
(PETsMART's Settlement Agreement and General Release form is available from API upon request.)


text: FR Doc E9-17390[Federal Register: July 22, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 139)] [Notices] [Page 36169-36170] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr22jy09-37] Download: ---------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 21, 2009. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, be faxed to (202) 395- 5806 or send e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information [[Page 36170]] collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g., new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of collection; and (6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment. Dated: July 16, 2009. Angela C. Arrington, Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences Type of Review: Revision. Title: Evaluation of Moving High-Performing Teachers To Low- Performing Schools. Frequency: On Occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or household; Not-for-profit institutions. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 495. Burden Hours: 560. Abstract: This is the second submission of a two-stage clearance request for approval of data collection activities that will be used to support An Impact Evaluation of Moving High-Performing Teachers to Low- Performing Schools. The evaluation aims to estimate the impact of a program, labeled the Talent Transfer Initiative (TTI) program, on student achievement. This program identifies teachers with consistently high performance using value-added student learning gains and offers them monetary incentives to transfer to schools identified as low- performing based on average student test scores. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ``Browse Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 4024. When you access the information collection, click on ``Download Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to the Internet address firstname.lastname@example.com or faxed to 202-401- 0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to firstname.lastname@example.com. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. E9-17390 Filed 7-21-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P


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