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How grim, to have to live so longFaust (Gounod) and The Makropoulos case (Janacek), ENO, Coliseum, London
Gounod's Faust is classic 19th century opera, all hummable tunes, bravado set-piece arias and on-the-nose libretto. But it's also astonishingly of the moment. Common to all the Faust stories is the theme of a man seizing control of his own fate from God, but in this version Faust has one act of defiance planned, 'I will choose my time of dying!'
In the opening scene he's an old man moving slowly and painfully through his cold laboratory, wishing death would take him. He mixes a poison, but hesitates as music, light and an influx of nubile women in white lab coats breath spring into the scene. Euthanasia untasted in his hand, he calls instead for the devil.
In spite of the recurring images of science-gone-bad in this production (the atom bomb seems to have become theatrical shorthand for scientific hubris) this Faust is not motivated by the lust for knowledge, or power over Nature or other people. In fact, Mephistopheles offers him money, fame and glory, but he refuses them all. What he wants is youth, love and passion. Mephistopheles is very much the showman, his supernatural interventions closer to Derren Brown than anything truly terrifying. In fact, though there's a strong current of Christianity throughout, it's largely in the way a Hammer vampire film would use it – holy water revives dead flowers, the sign of the cross makes Mephistopheles writhe in pain, that sort of thing.
First performed in 1859, the opera seems to have its finger on industrial-era Christian belief; Not ready to abandon it, but no longer prepared to take it as gospel. In fact, there's a subversive moral ambiguity at the heart of Faust's story – or, more accurately, the story of Marguerite, the girl in Faust's vision, to whom Mephistopheles brings him in person. Faust's passion for her is touchingly innocent. He falls in love with her faster than she does with him, in fact, and will not seduce her until she pulls him urgently into her house.
After the light entertainment of the first two acts, the third act turns distinctly dark. Seduced, abandoned and pregnant, Marguerite is reviled by the rest of the village when, as she says herself, her only sin was love. The orchestral fireworks and virtuoso vocal lines are now driving a romantic tragedy. Faust tries to save Marguerite, not himself, from both eternal damnation and the condemnation of her family, neighbours and society.
Janacek's opera is a different beast. Musically, it's about vocal settings that enhance the rhythms and pitch of conversation and character, rather than memorable showtunes. There's powerful, complex orchestral writing but it unsettles and challenges where Gounod pulls the audience along in a river of emotion.
The curtain rises, slowly, on an absurd and bureaucratic world where paperwork cascades from above and lies scattered across the marble, art deco floor of a spacious lobby. In this world, a court case about inheritance, Gregor versus Prus, has been running for nearly a century. But across the comically convoluted legal exposition surges Emilia Marty, operatic diva, first in breathless report by the smitten Kristina, and then in person. From this point on, the opera is hers. She scarcely leaves the stage. She seems to have a stake in the Gregor/Prus case, and it swiftly becomes clear that she is more involved than anybody realises.
The mystery unfolds as she cuts a swathe through the men, who literally queue up with bouquets till the stage looks more like a funeral parlour than a diva's dressing room. Marty seems to be amoral, caring nothing for the fate of her rejected or abandoned lovers. The only one for whom she shows any warmth is a confused old man who insists they were lovers fifty years before.There's a comic streak through this production too, but it's a dark comedy. And, in a sense, it's the 20th century mirror image of the Gounod piece. Faust wanted only youth and love. Marty has more than enough of both. Love holds no appeal for her now and, unlike Faust, she cannot even choose the hour of her death. In the final scene she has what she wanted, the piece of paper bearing the secret of her centuries-long life, now drawing to a close. But she was not seeking to use it again to postpone death. 'How grim, to have to live so long,' she sings to the hapless mortals whose lives she has wrecked, but whom she envies nonetheless. 'All things for you have meaning… all things have value. You believe in manhood, virtue and progress'.
And it's no cynical, postmodern dig at their human beliefs. Marty is charismatic, magnetic, but deeply unsympathetic. She cares for nobody but herself and takes no joy in anything. It's only in this final scene that it's possible to empathise – with her sense of what she has lost by living for so long.
The Makropoulos Case is based on a play by Karel Capek, to whom we owe the word 'robot' from his play R.U.R.. Both plays look at what makes us human, and this one seems to suggest that being mortal is an essential part of that. Having purpose, meaning and moral priorities are more important than limitless time, perhaps. Faust simply wanted another taste of youth and love, and paid with his soul. Emilia Marty was given centuries of youth and love. Even in an age that no longer believed in damnation or a devil, however theatrical, she could still lose her soul and find hell on earth. If Faust had made a contract with longer terms, would he ultimately have become like Marty? Or was he simply written in a more innocent, a more romantic age?
Faust till 16 October 2010
The Makropoulos Case till 5 October 2010
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By AMELIA T. REIHELD
Wouldn't it be great to own the only seaplane operation in the Hawaiian Islands? Fly excited tourists around one of the most beautiful islands in the world? Sit on your own waterfront lanai, surrounded by potted palm trees, and never again have to look at a snow shovel? Sounds like your gig? Then you need to talk to Pat Magie, seaplane pilot and raconteur extraordinaire.
This deal comes not only with a spectacular view, lots of waterfront, its own historic water runway — the old Pan-Am Clipper Sealane — but for no extra charge, the seller will throw in a 1954 de Havilland Beaver, in Pat Magie's opinion, one of the finest working aircraft ever built.
"Of the 1,631 made between 1947 and 1966, 1,100 of them are still flying," he says. He's reduced the plane's original nine seats to six passenger window seats, as most of his customers prefer the added space. One of the nice things about the Beaver, Magie explains, is that "anything that won't fit inside or through its four doors, you just tie on the outside — kayaks, moose, refrigerators, you name it."
To sweeten the pot, Magie will also contribute a 1980 Cessna 206 and its pontoons, now undergoing a major facelift.
Make him an offer — somewhere north of $1.6 million, because, believe it or not, he's hankering to go back to Alaska and build a fishing camp.
In the meantime, in case you're not in the market for a seaplane business in the shadow of Honolulu International Airport (HNL), overlooking azure waters, past the sparkling hotels of Waikiki Beach to Diamondhead, you can at least set aside a few days to get your own seaplane ticket in that Beaver. It'll run you about $3,200 for the six-to seven hour course, and the checkride with the FAA examiner is free.
Magie has logged more than 39,000 hours, all of it accident-free, and the vast majority of that in seaplanes. He claims to have more seaplane hours than any other pilot in the FAA database and, in fact, logged more than 450 hours on floats before he ever landed at an airport. "I've never had any desire to fly on wheels, and I hate airports," he says.
His dad was the proud possessor of Pilot Certificate #8 signed by Orville and Wilbur Wright, but the elder Magie gave up flying in 1938, a victim of the Great Depression. When Pat Magie left the Marine Corps in 1955, he hankered to see the North Country he so loved as a canoe-paddling teenager, and he figured a floatplane was the best possible way to do that. The rest, as they say, is history — a very unlikely history, at that.
It's been an interesting ride, Magie admits. In between stints flying in back-country Alaska and northern Canada, and running his aerial tour business in Hawaii, he's managed to do quite a bit of stunt-flying for major films and TV series. "Believe it or not, I was the body-double for Catherine Zeta-Jones in 'The Phantom,' dressed in a black wig and a dress," he says. He also did the flying for television show "Fantasy Island," and a number of other hit movies and TV shows. He still has his Screen Actors Guild card.
This idyllic view has belonged to Pat and Debbie Magie for 15 years. At one time he intended to build a more conventional office building but gave up on that idea after a frustrating eight-year zoning fight with the State of Hawaii. Island Seaplane Service, then, is based on an extensive wooden floating structure. It's registered in Hawaii as a vessel, and anchored to the shoreline.
The Magies not only live right there, but rent their spacious over-water lanai and its spectacular view for cocktail parties and receptions. All the host needs to provide is guests. To make the party utterly unique, a 20-minute seaplane flight is included.
Right next door is, incongruously enough, a wedding chapel, stained glass windows, steeple, and all. It's also on a floating platform. The weddings, which go on all week, are no doubt the easiest, not to mention very lucrative, aspect of the business. All the wedding arrangements are made by an Asian tour company that specializes in destination weddings. Weddings in Japan and South Korea, Magie explains, are very expensive. The couple can save thousands of dollars by eloping with their nearest and dearest to Hawaii. The happy couple is entitled to a seaplane ride over Hawaii's south shore as part of the booking, but for some reason, they don't often take advantage of that opportunity.
Unfortunately, Magie lost his medical certificate, but that's OK — he has an ace in the hole: Once the Honolulu seaplane business is sold, Debbie Magie plans to buy herself a little Cessna 172 on floats, get her own ASES ticket, and provide airport-to-fishing-lodge transportation all summer long in the new location.
Meanwhile, Magie employs four seaplane pilots in Hawaii, among them "a retired JAL 747 captain, a young fella from Kodiak, Alaska, and a CFI from across the street," referring to the GA ramp at HNL, where there are a number of FBOs.
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Born in 1974, this Johor Baru-based artist is a graduate of the Central Academy of Art. The artist held his solo in 2006, entitled Colours of Life. Painting semi-abstractscenes, Tan has participated in many group shows since his graduation, in and out of the country. This year, his work 'Blue Melody' has been accepted in 2013 ISEA/NWS Wales International Exchange Exhibition. He has also won various awards from competitions from US to Europe and China.
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By Bryan Dietzler
So far we have taken a look at a couple of linebackers that the Bears may be able to draft and use to improve their defense making things a lot better. There are several good defensive players in the draft and Jaylon Smith is looking like he could be another fine defender that the Bears may show some interest in and think about drafting with the 11th pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Smith has the qualities and abilities that you would look for in a player worthy of being picked at that point in the draft.
The following is a look at Smith, his positive and negative qualities and how he might fit in with the Bears should they decide to draft him in the first round.
Some of the upside to Smith is his athletic ability to make plays from the inside to the outside and Smith's athletic ability allows him to be and play all over the field. He also has the quick twitch and flexibility for an athlete of his caliber and has excellent balance. When it comes to speed Smith delivers. He has excellent speed in pursuit and closes quickly. He is quicker than most players at his position in this draft and is able to get to the corner quickly and make the play. He has the speed to diagnose plays fast and respond to them and gets good acceleration thanks to his great speed.
When it comes to burst Smith has that and it's evident on the plays that he makes. He is also very explosive. He can locate the ball fast and is able to identify if the play is going to be a run or a pass in short order. He possesses good instincts for the position and has good eyes. He keeps those eyes on the play and doesn't move them off until the play is over. When in coverage, he is able to read the quarterbacks eyes and move off his man and get to the ball.
When it comes to getting off blocks Smith shows good quickness and power to break himself free of blocks and get to the ball carrier in a hurry. He is able to get over (by leaping) blockers in the running game and makes an attempt to take on oncoming blocks with a physical punch and gets his arm extended to keep blockers off of him. While he is running, Smith can shed blockers well enough to not have them alter his quickness or path to the ball. Yet another thing that Smith does well is that he is a good tackler. He was one of the country's best tackling linebackers and has a lot of power to knock ball carriers down. He is a hard hitter and is a sound tackler fundamentally who can finish plays wrapping up the ball carrier and possesses the ability to put the ball carrier into the ground.
When it comes to rushing the passer Smith has some ability but still has a few things to work on. He can locate quarterbacks quickly when blitzing and has all the tools needed to become an excellent blitzer with some training from a solid NFL coaching staff. Due to his explosiveness and speed, he has the ability to become an excellent blitzer between the tackles. He can blitz through the A gap and on delays well using this speed. When he put his hand in the dirt as a defensive end he would, at times, be able to overwhelm the tackle and get to the quarterback.
Smith is a very versatile player who has played every linebacker position. He lined up all over the field at Notre Dame and was an every down player. He could play any linebacker position in the NFL whether it's in a 3-4 defense or a 4-3. He also has good knowledge of the game and has a high football IQ.
There are a lot of other things about Smith that stand out as being positive. One thing in particular that stood out while he was at Notre Dame is that he comes into the draft with no off the field problems and was well liked by the players there. Notre Dame Head coach Brian Kelley mentioned that Smith is the best player that he has ever coached. Some of the awards that Smith has won prior to his coming to the NFL include being named a consensus All-American in 2015, a second team All-American by the AP in 2015 and he was selected as a high school and college Butkus award winner. Some have even stated that Smith is one of the best college football players in the country. He was also Notre Dame's top tackler in 2014.
Some other "mechanical" things that Smith seems to possess include some aspects of his build. He has a sinewy body with very low body fat and has the ideal height, weight and speed for the position. His change of direction is very good and he has a large playmaking radius. He makes plays sideline to sideline very well and makes plays all over the football field. Going back to his football smarts, Smith called the defensive plays during his sophomore season so he could have the smarts to call plays in the NFL. Smith is able to attack both laterally and going downhill and barely, if ever, gets burned. One other thing that Smith did real well at while he was in school was spying the quarterback. He had good vision to keep an eye on the quarterback and shadow him wherever he went. When the quarterback breaks the pocket, Smith has the burst and speed to get to the quarterback and bring him down before he can gain a lot of yards or complete a pass.
Finally, one of the better qualities that Smith has is his ability to change direction and his body control. Smith can turn on a dime and change direction quickly.
Like every player, there are some weaknesses to Smith that need to be looked at. One of the biggest problems that scouts have found with Smith is his strength. He lacks the top level strength needed for the linebacker position and does not have enough strength at the point of attack to get blockers off of him. He tends to get pushed backwards away from the play when blockers are allowed to get under his pads. There are also times he can get overpowered at the point of attack and get beaten out when defending against the run.
Another issue that seems to plague Smith is that he can be a little late to stack and shed blockers. He is also lighter than most middle linebackers (coming in at 235 pounds) and only stands six feet two inches tall. He struggles when offensive linemen get their hands on him and keep him from making the play so it's advisable that he may want to add some weight when he gets into the NFL. Some other things that Smith needs to clean up include not taking so many false steps in making a play and work on his tackling mechanics because he likes to grab, hug and slam as opposed to driving into the opponent.
Smith wasn't very productive in college when it came to tackles for loss. He tends to wait for plays to develop instead attacking it and moving downhill to make the play. His ability to shoot the gaps and make plays needs some work and he will sometimes move towards the ball with reckless abandon rather than using control and balance. He also has a tendency to lunge when making a tackle and doesn't use his feet to get into a better position. Sometimes his speed and aggressive tendencies cause him to get out of position to make plays and he will need to control that in the NFL.
When it comes to dropping back into coverage Smith needs to be able to find the ball once he has his back turned to the quarterback. Another disturbing thing about Smith was his lack of production when it comes to interceptions. Smith only had three total as a starter at Notre Dame and while linebackers aren't expected to get too many interceptions, there are some that feel that he could have been more productive in that area in college.
In regards to rushing the passer Smith has some work to do there. He hasn't displayed the kind of pass rushing moves that would make him a strong pass rusher in the NFL. He needs to work on these moves to get to the quarterback. He also needs to work better at getting around the edge to get to the quarterback and doesn't often get to the quarterback unless he is unblocked.
Smith suffered a major knee injury in Notre Dame's bowl game on New Year's Day and new information coming out is saying that he won't be able to play during the 2016 season due to nerve damage that he is suffering from at this time. Due to this, he most likely won't be a first round draft pick like many thought he would be before the injury but someone might roll the dice on him and select him later on in the draft. Could the Bears take a chance on him? Would they be willing to wait for him to get healthy before he has a chance to play?
Due to his size, Smith may be better suited at outside linebacker than on the inside and this might not appeal to the Bears who need help at the inside linebacker position. Smith's medical issues may also scare the Bears (and other teams away) so they may not even want to take a look at him. Had he been in better health he might have been more on the Bears radar but you never know what they might be looking for.
Look for Smith to draw some interest, perhaps from the Bears but be a later round pick. If he comes back healthy he could be a pretty solid player in the NFL for several seasons. It will be interesting to see if the Bears show any interest in him and where he goes in the NFL draft.


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is a literary editor and translator from French and Portuguese into English. A Londoner by upbringing, she recently spent four years in Rio de Janeiro, learning Portuguese and establishing a network. While Senior Editor at fiction publisher And Other Stories, she edited authors both writing in English and in translation, including Deborah Levy, Lina Wolff and Juan Pablo Villalobos. She has translated Stendhal, Jules Verne, Marcel Aymé, Violette Leduc, Emmanuelle Pagano and João Gilberto Noll, among others. In February 2017, she was commended for the Scott Moncrieff Prize for her translation of Héloïse Is Bald by Émilie de Turkheim (Jonathan Cape).


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Despite reports to the contrary, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was not invited to visit Japan by Emperor Akihito, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka and a Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson said.
Rajapaksa and a delegation of fourteen, including Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Lohan Ratwatte, left for Japan on Wednesday night, but neither the government of Japan nor the Emperor invited him.
According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rajapaksa was invited to participate in a function at the Muryoko-in Buddhist Temple in Koya, Wakayama by the Japan-Sri Lanka Buddhist Organization for International Cooperation.
Rajapaksa is scheduled to return to Colombo on June 10 aboard Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL 455.


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At crime scenes, witnesses who were viewing the exact same event, might render vastly different descriptions and interpretations. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to rely simply on what we see "right-in-front-of-our-eyes" for a variety of reasons. Thankfully, there might be a new image recognition software that can be used to search for items automatically.
"Describing Things People Or Events Can Be Challenging"
Simply because you view a dress, jacket or shoe does not mean that you can accurately describe it to others. You might really like the look, but simply have problems due to eyesight, memory, perspective or explanatory aptitude. Academicians have discovered that eyewitness testimony is not always the most reliable.
People with poor vision might not be able to determine colors, shapes and sizes in much detail. Bad memory could leave you forgetting a very important detail. And some people are simply not very good at describing things.
"Slyce Snapshot Software Sells"
Italian software developers at Slyce have created an image recognition technology that can be used by both mobile and desktop users. Old images can be enhanced using this technology. New images can be compared to others to find matches.
Besides law enforcement applications, regular consumers can use this "deep learning" technology to compare products or faces with online examples. At a dinner party, you can take a picture of a beautiful dress and use the Slyce technology to search online for its match.
The MIT Technology Review investigated this artificial intelligence reporting that "Pinterest" and "Shoes.com" were conducting real life testing to determine the viability of the technology. Sharing photographs can be a great way to connect. Social media can use Slyce to compare celebrities or even look for distinctive features in babies.
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The importance of truth in online dating
By: Diane Sweeney
Zigzagging through the crowded mall, I slowly make my way toward the movie theatre. In about two minutes, I'll meet Tony. I'm nervous. Usually, I don't respond to Internet ads where the man is shirtless and flexing his muscles or writes "I am very athletic, and you should be, too." But this time I did.
I can hold my own at the gym, but I also can hold my own chocolate bar, which I tend to do more than dumbbells. I'm not obsessed with my weight, and I could probably stand to lose a few pounds. However, I thought, "What the heck? I'm going to write to Tony."
After a few phone calls, we decided to meet for a matinee. I arrived early so I could be there waiting for him. My hands began to sweat. Maybe this wasn't a good idea. Maybe I won't be his type. Maybe I won't be athletic or thin enough for him. Maybe I shouldn't write to men who are better looking than me.
I wiped my sweaty hands on a napkin and tried to shake all the self-doubt from my mind reminding myself that I'm a confident, outgoing woman.
Just then I heard a man say "Dianne?"
Nervously, I lifted my head expecting to see the incredibly handsome, muscular man from the picture, but instead I see someone totally different standing before me.
"Tony?" I ask, confused.
"Yeah, of course. How are you?"
"Fine. Wow, you look really different in person."
"Oh well, I don't like taking pictures of myself so some of them are a little older."
"Really? How old?"
"Seven or eight years," he says as he grabs the middle of his stomach. "As you can see, I need to get back to working out more. I've gained about 25 pounds."
"Or take newer pictures," I suggest. "Come on, the movie is about to start. I think I want some popcorn, do you want to share some?" I ask.
"Sure," he says enthusiastically.
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If you have a public company, or are anticipating taking your company public, the subject of stock support, often ignored, should be a critical part of your corporate planning.
It is the foundation for the success of your stock values. This is how you will ensure that your share price is at its highest possible level at the time a buyout or merger offer is made for your company.
Private companies go public to grow their business. Being a public company makes it easier to access money, the lifeblood of business. You convert your equity to cash. It's easier for a public company to borrow money. You can buy corporate assets with stock. Eventually, you will sell your public company based upon its share price and not its balance sheet. These benefits depend upon your ability to maintain a strong share price.
Better marketing, not better mousetraps, creates strong share prices. To ensure that the stock is both strong and stable, your corporate vision must become the vision of your shareholders. You must effectively tell your story to the financial community.
Better marketing means educating the investment community about your company and your industry. It means developing personal relationships with your shareholders and market makers. It means being honest about your company and leveling with your supporters. It means expanding the demand for your stock beyond the limits of North America.
There are several ethical rules of corporate behaviour you must follow:
You must develop a coherent business strategy stating clear performance, profitability, and expansion goals. The strategy must then be translated into an appropriate investment message. It must target investors with similar goals and economic objectives.
You need a strong share price to buy assets without diluting your issued stock to the point where it makes it impossible to keep a strong share price.
If your share price bounces down, you create selling barriers which, when you attempt to move it back up, motivate present shareholders to dump their stock into your efforts.
Unstable share prices attract short sellers. Unstable share prices attract regulators.
Strong share prices are essential to get your company listed on stock exchanges in this country and elsewhere. Strong share prices make bankers happy when they consider lending your company money.
The list is endless. There is no advantage to having a penny stock. There are loads of disadvantages.
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As I've been laboring over some revisions for my next round of novels, I've also been listening religiously to Stephen King's infamous "On Writing" book, where he talks of his life and his life's influence on his writing. He also goes into very insightful detail about the craft itself, and I'll be honest, it's nearly as fascinating as his fiction.
But he does dive into a lot of "do's and don'ts" and I think it's really important for beginning writers (which certainly includes myself) to take those at face value.
The whole "road to hell is paved with adverbs" conversation comes up a lot here, and to a certain point, I agree with King. Overuse of any piece of sentance structure can reduce the effectiveness of that sentence, and the point of emphasis you're trying to make. That can definitely happen.
But I'm also a big proponent of a writer writing however the hell they want to write. I think King would tell you the same thing.
So while you can choose to spend hours and days going over your second and third revision to remove all those pesky words that end in "ly" keep in mind that everyone has their own style, and there are hundreds of successful authors out there who don't give a crap about adverbs and just write how they want to write.
I was at a point last week where I literally couldn't finish revising a sentence, because all this different advice from different sources came through, and it felt like no matter what I put down there I was violating some sacred "rule" about good literature.
Forget all that stuff. The most important thing is that you're writing, and that you're writing how you want to write. Just be yourself, and you might be surprised how effective that can be.


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Location: Sydney
Salary description: $150,000 - $200,000+ AUD
- $150-200k AUD Equivalent
- Permanent
- 3 to 7 years of experience
Our client is a leading global prop trading / market maker seeking an experienced senior quantitative analyst to join their Quantitative Research team as 2iC to 1 junior Quant analyst.
Reporting into the Head of Quant, you will join the Quantitative Research team of 3 that supports trading across multiple financial products and Asia-Pac markets.
You will be responsible for making our clients existing trading strategies better by applying your background, experience, and intuition to data, driving next steps and contributing to the success of the firm. To do this, you will have access to large data sets, often terabytes of data, containing billions of records daily.
At times, you'll be working on a long-term, complex study and spend most of the day on the same project, building or evaluating models. At other times, you'll work on tactical studies: quick projects, taking from a few hours to a few days, generally stemming from a trader and that often leads to quick adjustments in our trading:
- A PhD or equivalent degree in mathematics, physics, statistics, finance, engineering, or related discipline
- Programming experience and interest, preferably in C++ or Python
- Experience working with large, often messy, data sets
- Experience in, or desire to learn about, financial products, markets and trading
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By Sean Reifschneider Date 2006-12-03 13:49 Tags fc6, sean reifschneider, technical
It's been around 2 weeks since I did the "yum update" of my laptop from FC5 to FC6. In general things have gone pretty smoothly. Here's some more information.
I was expecting far more problems with Firefox than I actually had. Mostly, my browser has just worked. I was kind of expecting the worst, because of previous major releases, and lots of people reporting problems. However, so far I haven't noticed that Firefox is less stable or uses more memory than 1.5 in FC5. Which is good, because FC5 Firefox leaked plenty of memory.
I've had problems with vim. It's spewing out color escape codes instead of them being interpreted properly. I haven't found any other reports of this, but I've gone back to a previous build of vim version 7 that I had built under FC5, and it's working just fine. I don't know if it's because of some .vimrc setting I've got, or because of the coloring I'm using, or what, but it's a huge issue.
I've also turned on translucencies in KDE. I'm not sure I like them yet. I have active windows 0% translucent, and inactive around 30%. I like this because it makes it easier for me to find my gkrellm window, which is usually behind other things. I have set my gkrellm window to always be 0% translucent.
Sadly, most of the translucencies do not appear to happen until a focus change. So, when I set my "kdialog" alerts to be fairly translucent, they come up 0% translucent, I then have to move my mouse into it to get it to take the high translucency settings. Which is a pisser, because I really wanted them to come up so I could see through them. Oh well.
Things have gone smoothly. The vim issue is really the only significant problem I've had.comments powered by Disqus


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Philippine Arena – Putting Manila on the events map
The Philippines has been pushing hard to market their event facilities and destination as an up and coming new MICE powerhouse in Asia. One year ago the Philippine Arena opened in the outskirts of Manila. Now they are embarking on a marketing blitz to try and woo foreign meeting planners, event organisers and expo businesses to launch events in their city.
The Philippine MICECon was launched in 2015 with the stated aim of encouraging event organisers to plan their shows in the Philippine capital. The venue and operations manager Enrile L Teodoro stated that the venue was built and designed to very high class standard which would compete with other iconic venues throughout the world. The venue is the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the country with a seating capacity of 55,000. This has allowed show stopping acts like Katy Perry to recently play in the capital
The venue's location can pose a bit of a challenge for some event organisers as transport in Manila can be difficult at the best of times. To combat this the Philippine Arena is building its own transport links and terminal to aid foreign visitors
The Arena is the centerpiece of the multipurpose development – Ciudad de Victoria which houses the 20,000-seat Philippine Sports Stadium which is to be opened in 2016. Hotels, smaller venues, malls and attractions are also being planned.


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I have an exquisite, ready to play Buffet E12 clarinet, serial 478xxx, that has just been overhauled and set-up. This wooden French wonder has new pads (cork on top, valentino on bottom) and cork. It plays quietly, smoothly and in-tune and it will play better and last longer than a new E12 - I have play-tested it myself!
A top-of the line intermediate horn, you're not going to find a nicer example of this instrument than here (I have more pics if needed).
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The Stone of Destiny
The old Coronation Stone of Scone (referred to in Scottish myths 10) was last used in Scotland in 1292 for the coronation of John Balliol as king of the Scots. The English King, Edward I, known as the hammer of the Scots, (and persecutor of the Scottish hero William Wallace) invaded Scotland in 1296. Amongst other treasures he took the Stone which he considered was too strong a symbol of Scottish sovereignty. Perhaps he thought it held some power that could be put to better use in England. In any case it was decided that it should be taken to Westminster Abbey.
The famous Coronation Chair of Edward I was thus made, also in order that the Stone of Destiny be lodged beneath the seat of the throne.
Although later in the 14th century King Edward III of England promised to return the Stone after the treaty of Northampton was established in 1328, the promise was never fulfilled.
British Prime Minister John Major, with the approval of Queen Elizabeth II, arranged that the Stone be finally returned on November 15th, 1996, 700 years later.
There are several legends however, which question the authenticity of the Stone. Some say it never left Ireland. Others say that it was originally white marble, beautifully carved with decorative figures. To further complicate the issue, copies have been made throughout the ages. Perhaps the most favourite Scottish allegation was that in the first place, Edward I triumphantly hauled away a fake.
I recently came across a story supporting this claim in Collins' A Book of Scotland, published in 1950. As such it seems a fitting addition to Scottish myths.
Ironically it could even be that the English accorded even more importance to the Stone than the Scots. Hence its being proudly retained and used for 700 years as part of the Coronation Chair of King Edward I.
As mentioned previously, the Stone of Destiny is an oblong block of red sandstone, weighing 152 kg. It measures 26 inches by 16 inches and is 10.5 inches deep. Chisel marks are still apparent on the flat top of the stone.
Tradition has it that the same Stone was the pillow of Jacob at Bethel. It was then presented as a pillar and anointed with oil. Jewish tradition then affirms that it became the pedestal of the ark in the Temple. The Stone was transported from Syria to Egypt by Gathelus, who following the advice of Moses who warned him of the plague and advised him to sail from the Nile (with his wife as well as the Stone) to Spain. Gathelus brought the Stone to Ireland after having invaded the country. It was later brought to the Abbey of Scone in Scotland where it was used for coronations of the 'Kings of Alba' and kept there until 1296, the year of England's invasion and the stone's confiscation by Edward I, and the British monarchy for 700 years.
According to the Earl of Mansfield whose family were the owners of the lands of Scone for more than three hundred years, the traditional belief for several generations was that between 1795 and 1820 a young farm labourer had been exploring with his friend in the region of Dunsinnan, where the site of Macbeth's castle was. There had been a violent storm, and the deluge had caused a landslide which revealed a deep fissure in the hillside. On seeing this the two youths managed to make torches they lit, in order to be able to explore the cave further.
They eventually came to the remains of a wall of an underground chamber. There was a stone stairway in one corner blocked by a mass of roots and debris, but in the centre of the chamber they came across an oblong stone covered with hieroglyphs. It was supported by four small pillars of stone.
Because there were no treasure chests or bejewelled medieval arms, the young men never realised the importance of their discovery. If they mentioned it at all, those they spoke to must have been just as unimpressed.
Years later however, one of them learnt of the story of the monks hiding the real Stone of Destiny and substituting it with another similar sized slab of stone found in the Annety Burn that Edward I jubilantly carried away. It then dawned on him the enormous importance of the discovery he had made with his friend.
As soon as he realised this he returned to Dunsinnan HIll, but perhaps the passage of time hindered his memory, or maybe there had been further land-slides that had changed the landscape and hidden the cavity. Whatever the cause, he never succeeded in finding the hillside opening again.
The obvious question was, why did the monks of Scone never return the 'real' Stone of Destiny to the abbey? But tradition explains that the risk of allowing the English to know that they had been tricked was considered far to great. Retribution was then cruel and enduring.
Naturally the secret of the monks was handed down, but landslides of circumstances somehow caused it to be eventually buried along with them all for posterity.
Nevertheless the story and tradition would also explain why the Coronation Stone, avidly held in Westminster Abbey for 700 years, is geologically similar to the stone one commonly finds in the region of Scone..
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Rocky Mount, N.C. - The NCAA has released the official brackets for the upcoming 2018 Division III Tennis Championships. Wesleyan's men will be heading to Emory for a first round match-up with Sewanee on Saturday, while the women will head to Mary Washington to face Lebanon Valley College on Friday.
Making their 10th straight NCAA tourney appearance, the 23rd-ranked Bishop men head to Atlanta, Ga. to take on Sewanee in the Round of 32 after receiving a first round bye. Wesleyan has posted an 18-3 record to this point, with one of their three losses coming to the Tigers (21-5) in February's season opener. If the Bishops are able to avenge that loss with a win on Saturday, NCWC will take a 16-match winning streak into Sunday's regional final versus the winner of top-ranked Emory and a second round opponent to be determined.
The Bishop women will be making the second NCAA appearance in program history after capturing the USA South Tournament Championship back on April 15th. Wesleyan takes a 12-3 record into postseason play and will face MAC Commonwealth Champion Lebanon Valley, which currently boasts a 12-6 overall record. Friday's match will mark the first-ever meeting between the two squads, with the winner advancing to the second round to face Amherst University (10-9) on Saturday.
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Albums and singles reviewed by The Evening Gazette's Phil Weller and Matthew Pardo.
Various - Eurovision Song Contest 2003
The funniest song is Weil Der Mensch Zahlt from Austria, sung by Alf Poier. It has silly words and Alf has a funny voice. Mum and dad say it drives them mad because I listen to it all the time.
My dad likes the Holland song. I think the Eurovision Song Contest is good because you can hear lots of new songs. The British song is quite groovy. I want England to win, though I like the Austrian song best.
I also like the Norwegian song because I am half Norwegian. It has nice words and the person has a nice voice, but he looks like a girl. 8/10 - Anita Robson (aged 7)
Maximilian Hecker - Rose
Slight yet very engaging album which should have been titled One Man And His Piano - except on one or two songs. The songs which do deviate feature either ear-splintering white noise or a Bernard Butler soaring indie anthem backing. Closer Rose has already been listed in my hunt for the year's top tunes... 7/10 - MP
Gloria Gaynor - I Wish You Love
Shirking the disco for which she's remembered Mrs Gaynor is back with a wholesome, frothy blend of soulless, vacuous, lightweight house, pop and chart filling pap. 2/10 - MP
Marilyn Manson - The Golden Age Of Grotesque
Manson's shock factor is replaced with a stronger sense of artistry here. Looking worryingly like Papa Lazarou, he creates a dark world wrapped around 1930s-inspired goth-glam cabaret, twisted with girder-like industrial electronica. 7/10 - PW
Various - Clubland Extreme
Doing exactly what it says on the tin, with tunes from Flip And Fill, The Porn Kings and Scooter, this is for those who like their BPMs through the roof. 3/10 - MP
Various - Matrix Reloaded Soundtrack
Apparently there's a sequel to a film about computers or something out now which is ace ... unfortunately its industrial metal soundtrack isn't.
Packed with big names like Linkin Park, Marilyn Manson and Team Sleep, the first of the two CDs is tiresome. Only the input of Paul Oakenfold on Dread Rock and his cracking remix of Dave Matthews Band's When The World Ends makes it bearable.
The second CD is where the action takes place. Don Davis' haunting, exciting score puts his metal adversaries to shame. Stick it in your computer, and you're whisked into the world of The Matrix with trailers for Reloaded, and the upcoming Animatrix series. 2/10 for disc 1, 7/10 for disc 2 - PW
Singles by Phil Weller
Grandaddy - Now It's On
Those bearded Californians are back after a two year absence but, as this taster from upcoming album Sumday proves, they've not spent that time with their feet up. Like your gran's favourite Lake District retreat, Grandaddy's sound is warm and familiar, and has as many flannel shirts. 8/10
Radiohead - There There
I remember when you used to be able to sing along to Radiohead tunes. Great, huge rock tunes like Street Spirit and Creep. Tunes that reached right inside you and sent shivers down your spine. Then they released Amnesiac and Kid A. Oh well, I thought. Now, all of a sudden, There There arrives like a much needed wake-up call, and has me gagging for Hail To The Thief, out next month. 8/10
Jemini - Cry Baby
If this is the best we can do, we have no chance in tomorrow night's Eurovision Song Contest. My money's on the Austrian guy who is "for balls and against circles, for corners and against edges, for trees and against the forest." Nil Points.


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Join the Drink Up club!
For those who haven't already heard of Drink Up (which is pretty hard as I feel as though everywhere I turn or see a red cup, there's usually a Drink Up logo soon to follow) they are an alcohol delivery service who also specialise in personalising red cups for any event (literally).
Drink Up started purely as an alcohol delivery service, (you drink, they drive) delivering bottles of exclusive and essential alcohol for the weekends for your gatherings, parties or just a girly night in when either the shops were closed, you couldn't be bothered to get up or you don't/or are over the limit to drive to the shop. Their selling point for me for sure is the range of alcohol they have; flavours and brands that you know you just cant get in your local off licence or supermarket that you would have to travel to specialist suppliers to get your hands on. With every order you get some Drink Up red cups complimentary (how great, delivered alcohol AND you don't have to worry about washing up, perfect!)
With the demand and popularity of the company growing, they decided to expand on what they offer; giving not only Drink Up signature red cups but now the ability to personalise them with pictures and/or typing specific for your event. As you can imagine as an event planner I was all over this! I love anything thats personalised for events, for me it gives your event a signature, something that no other event would of had, or could have.
The personalised cups have become a huge hit with their customers creating a huge buzz even if your not planning on drinking alcohol from them.
They have also recently adapted their logo to make it 'child friendly' replacing the 'i' with a baby bottle, perfect for christenings, gender reveal, baby showers & children's birthdays.
I also have the inside scoop that their new venture is to offer various different colour cups as well as their signature red which I cannot wait for!
We love using Drink Up for our events and our clients events, they are professional, affordable and have a fantastic turn around period for design proofs and deliveries (which is always handy).
Check them out or get into contact with us today to have some personalised cups for your special event, wether it be birthday, engagement, stag do, hen do, wedding reception, bridal shower, company/product launch, children related events, graduations, anniversaries and many more!
We have a special code for discount off personalised Red Cups using Serenity London code SLCUPS20 for 20% off your personalised cup order! (thank us later)
Below are some images from their impressive catalogue, but do check out their social media and website for full information.
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- Disney World just released rose gold cupcakes and margaritas, making Instagram dreams come true for fans with a major sweet tooth.
- The additions include a strawberry rose gold, a red velvet swirl, and a vanilla cupcake with hazelnut swirl.
- Grown ups can sip a rose gold margarita in the Polynesian Village.
If the rise in popularity of " millennial pink" has taught us anything, it's that everything is better in rose gold.
And it's not just our iPhones, beauty products, and home decor that are getting a rose gold upgrade these days. We're also getting a taste of pink, glittery goodness at Disney World restaurants as well.
Disney Parks in Florida have rolled out some new pink treats, including cupcakes and margaritas, to add even more rose gold in our lives.
First up, the Main Street Bakery has baked up some fresh Red Velvet Swirl cupcakes to treat your sweet tooth. The Red Velvet Swirl is topped with a mini-vanilla cupcake, rose gold buttercream, chocolate crispy pearls and chocolate rose gold Minnie ears.
If you're in the mood for a straightforward, Rose Gold cupcake from Sunshine Seasons in Epcot, you'll get a mouthful of vanilla cake with hazelnut swirl, rose gold buttercream, fondant ears (of course), edible glitter and chocolate pearls.
Over at Hollywood Studios, you can grab a Strawberry Rose Gold cupcake with strawberry icing and crispy pearls at The Trolley Car Café.
If you're in the mood to take a stroll down Disney's Boardwalk, make the day complete with a Rose Gold Yellow Cupcake at the Boardwalk Bakery. Or, take the monorail to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. At Captain Cook's and Kona Cafe, you can snack on Rose Gold Vanilla Cupcake with guava pastry cream.
But there's one rare cupcake to savor while you're staying at Disney. At the Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you can catch a glimpse of a Rose Gold Unicorn Cupcake with rose gold sponge and hazelnut cream cheese filling. Or, at Disney's Beach Club resort and Disney's Yacht Club Resort, you can grab a Strawberry-Chocolate Mousse Cupcake with buttercream icing without ever entering a park, Food & Wine reported.
For those who don't really have a sweet tooth, you're still in luck. There's some more grown up fun to be had in the park as well. While you're in the Polynesian Village, casually sip on a Rose Gold Margarita. Yes, you can get a cupcake as well while you're there.
All these rose gold treats don't just look delicious, they also look like they'll be taking up lots of space on your Instagram.
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Media Production
Majors and Areas of Study
Audio Recording
This comprehensive one-year program is designed to provide core skills in all aspects of audio recording. Through hands-on experiences, students are taught the basics of microphone technique, signal flow and the mixing console, analog, digital, and hard disk recording devices, mixing and mastering multi-track recordings for the production of compact discs, and an introduction to the Pro Tools hard disk recording system. Musicianship basics in music theory, piano, and MIDI sequencing are also provided.
The Broadcasting Degree at Vincennes University, is a two-year program that provides students with specific skills needed for effective performance, editing, and producing in the broadcasting industry. Audio and video production and copywriting are explored with practical experience in the University-owned radio and television stations under actual on-air conditions. The primary objective is effective performance and production in the broadcasting industry including radio, TV, and digital media formats.
Broadcast Journalism
The Broadcast Journalism Degree is designed to prepare students for producing news with an accurate creation and delivery of news content through media platforms including radio, TV, and digital formats. Students will learn how to research, investigate, and create news content by developing skills in writing, interviewing, photography, and editing audio and video for on-air delivery.
Multimedia Communications
The Multimedia Communications Degree at Vincennes University, is a two-year program that prepares students to take creative ideas from concept development to final product in the areas of graphic design, interactive media, audio and video production, broadcast journalism, and media sales and marketing. Using state of the art laboratory facilities and software, students will learn foundational concepts, techniques, and skills to create content for broadcast, web, and other media. Students will study the impact and interaction of media in a diverse community through media research and identifying characteristics of a target audience for content creation and civic engagement. Graduates of the program will be prepared for employment in multimedia professions.
This news-editorial curriculum prepares students to transfer to departments and schools of journalism to complete the baccalaureate degree. Particular emphasis is applied to the development of skills in news and feature reporting-writing and in editing (copyreading).
Media Production Faculty
Emily Taylor, MA
Media Production Department Chair, Journalism
Assistant Professor of Journalism
Areas of Specialization:
Andrew Bolin, MA-C
Program Chair, Broadcasting
Assistant Professor of Broadcasting
Areas of Specialization: Social Media, Cross platform conent development, Video Editing, Audio Editing
Virgil Franklin, MA
Program Chair, Audio Recording
Assistant Professor of Audio Recording
Areas of Specialization:
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POP-UP skein club: limited edition colours, available August, October, December, February (2018).DREAM CLUB: project kits in exclusively dyed colours, specifically to match popular patterns (patterns available seperately through Ravelry), available September (Beachcomber), November (Las Colinas), January (2018) (Divelish), March (2018) (Kline Shawl).Yarns will be available for purchase from the second week of each month and will be posted out as soon as they arrive in store, any other items purchased with club yarns will be held unless other arrangements are made. Limited numbers available.


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Cultural Awareness Games
Games to Help Immigrants Understand American Culture
Please Note: Although my master's project is finished, these games can still be improved. For example, the "Importance of Being on Time" game needs more work - I feel it does not adequately explain how Americans feel about time. Please feel free to submit comments and suggestions about any of the games, and I will continue to work on them.
#1 - American Holidays
A Flash puzzle game to learn about 12 official and unofficial American holidays. The game provides facts, images, entertaining music, and an option to have the text read aloud. Written and video-graphical instructions are included.
#2 - Budgeting
A lesson and game about budgeting. The Flash program includes a lesson on why and how to create budgets, a game, and a short video that explains how to play the game. Text is provided, along with audio of the "teacher" reading the text. This is version 2 and is not the same as version 1.
#3 - American Customs
Four levels of match-pair card games similar to "Memory" and "Concentration." Each pair of cards represents a particular American custom and an explanation of that custom is provided when the match is made. Users can review the topics at any time.
#4 - Using Google Maps
A Flash lesson and game on how to use Google Maps, with how-to videos. The text is currently in English, Spanish, French, Kiswahili, Russian and Vietnamese. Translators are needed for other languages, especially Karen, Burmese and Nepali. Please go to the game web page for more information.
#5 - American States
A Flash puzzle game where the user is given a route (Michigan to Florida, for example) and needs to drag and click state puzzle pieces into their correct spots on the map.
#6 - The Importance of Being on Time
A Flash "platform" style game with a short explanation on why most Americans feel that "time is money." The lesson and game stress that it is important to arrive on time to appointments, meetings, job interviews, work, classes, and most other events. Includes optional voice narration.


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Elijah Wood is a Homicidal 'Maniac' in New Horror Preview (Video)
In the spirit of the season's top box office hit, let's call this the story of what would have happened had Frodo held on to the Ring.
Elijah Wood, the Lord of the Rings star who reprised his hairy-footed hero character for a cameo in this month's prequel The Hobbit, plays the title character in Franck Khalfoun's remake of the 1980 horror-slasher film Maniac. His forever-young face, often an asset in projecting innocence, is here a sign of a man-child emotionally interrupted, as he stalks down women and removes their scalps in a rampage that begins shortly after the death of his mother.
The first six minutes of the film has been released by Warner Bros., and features a lot of heavy breathing and the pursuit of a woman in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The film also stars America Olivo and Nora Arnezeder.
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Brand: Triumph
The large format Triumph 1110 is the largest table paper trimmer in the Triumph line. It can cut paper up to 43 1/4" wide on its spacious 43 3/4" x 30" cutting table.
All Triumph trimmers are built in Germany using Soligen Steel blades. This extra hard, wide angle steel blade, can be resharpened over and over for extra long precision cutting. Easily cuts through a variety of materials including paper, matteboard, plastic, and metal foil. Triumph paper trimmers are built will all metal construction so they hold up to the weight of any large jobs and last a lifetime. The cutting arm uses double pivot bearings and a blade axle for extra precision cutting and strength.
A clear safety shield protects against accidental injury or unintentional blade contact and a lock can be used to hold the blade down when not in use. Paper guides and a foot pedal make moving and locking paper in place easy for any user. Guides list both English and Metric sizes and both the back and front guides can be adjusted to the smallest detail and locked in place. Triumph adds a fold out extension for large cutting job stability.
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If you're as much of a chocoholic as I am, then you love ogling over your chocolate almost as much as eating it! That smooth milk- or dark-chocolate finish is irresistible, and photographing your chocolate is a great way to preserve that enticing visual forever!
If you are excited about photographing this delicious treat, make sure you keep these 3 tips in mind so you can add delicious chocolate photography to your portfolio.
Selecting Your Chocolate
The key to taking great pictures of chocolate lies in the choosing the right piece to begin with. White, dark, and milk chocolates all come in distinctly different shades, but can all look exquisite with the right lighting and composition.
Decide how you want to compose your photograph; do you want to use a lighter background? Go with milk or a dark chocolate. Prefer a darker background? White chocolate might work better for you.
Handling Your Chocolate
More important than the type of chocolate you choose to shoot is the condition of the chocolate. A giant fingerprint (or any other blemish) on the piece is going to shine through no matter what type of chocolate, and can ruin your photograph. Be sure to choose the most pristine pieces you can find, and choose several of each piece you want to photograph.
When handling your chocolates, remember to:
- Keep the room at an appropriate temperature; about 68-72℉ is ideal
- Use tongs when moving or changing the position of the chocolates in your frame. You can also try using a soft paintbrush to push pieces around, or even some chopsticks
- If you must handle a piece of chocolate directly, wear cotton gloves to avoid fingerprints
Composing Your Chocolate
Chocolate tends to be small, which means it is usually photographed up close. This often leads to interesting ideas when composing your chocolate photography. Remember that up close any flaws are magnified, so be sure you've chosen some great pieces and handled them appropriately.
When composing your chocolate photography, remember to:
- Use an appropriate backdrop for your pictures. Black, white, and tan backdrops work for contrasting colors, and you might also consider red or pink if you want to incorporate a more romantic feel
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We currently have a team in Malawi spending time with our sister church there. If you'd like to keep up with what they are doing, they are writing in a blog that they've created to … Read More
Copper Creek Radio – Episode Four
In the latest episode of Copper Creek Radio, Scott and Dave have a conversation about the new missions giving structure and plan at Copper Creek.
Annual Meeting 2017
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Disclaimer: This article is only looking at true Tour rookies, i.e. someone who has never competed for a full year on the CT. Kolohe, Miguel, and Alejo are therefore banished from this article and will be forced to wear a scarlet Q on their chests for the entirety of the 2016 season.
Rookies are shown in order of 2015 QS rankings.
Name: Caio Ibelli
Nationality: Fútbol!!!
Strengths: Rail game, air game, small to medium sized waves.
Weaknesses: Maybe big slabs? Only time will tell.
Overall prediction: Alessa's cuddle buddy is an exceptionally solid surfer in most conditions applicable to CT venues. Despite his aesthetic similarities to a certain Ice Age character, I feel that Caio will set the Tour ablaze and take out some big names early in the season.
Video evidence:
Name:Jack Freestone
Nationality: Vegemite
Strengths: Airs, frontside in general, smallish waves
Weaknesses: Strength (or lack thereof), big lefts, Alana (who's leaving her bed?)
Overall prediction: The rich man's Matt Banting will put up some flashy performances throughout the year but will lack the overall power and consistency to win key heats. Sadly, natural talent doesn't always equate to competitive capacity, just ask JJF.
Video evidence:
Name: Kanoa Igarashi
Nationality: Bald eagle that goes to sushi sometimes
Strengths: Technique, small waves, coached by tour veteran
Weaknesses: Tour veteran coach is Brett Simpson
Overall prediction: Kanoa will be the best Japanese surfer on Tour this year, but Glenn Hall was the best Irishman for two dismal seasons so what is that really saying? I worry that Kanoa might be too young and too fragile for this elite level. His surfing is very aesthetically pleasing, but he may not be ready to face the big dawgs at the tender age of 18.
Video evidence:
Name: Alex Ribeiro
Nationality: Acaí
Strengths: Rail, power, overall technique
Weaknesses: He's a little…bland
Overall prediction: Alex is a very sturdy surfer, I see him locking down consistent 6s and 7s throughout the year, but not too many electric performances. He will see Rounds 3 and 5 a lot but will struggle to crack into finals.
Video evidence:
Name: Conner Coffin
Nationality: Levis
Strengths: Built Ford tough is this one, also has ample chest hair that will help disperse spray and garner serious points when the waves have some punch
Weaknesses: Dribbly conditions.
Overall prediction: The flightless Dane Reynolds will look strong at most locations on tour, but if he wants to have a lasting impact he'll have to come out of the gates hot during the Australian leg. If he falters there, I see him struggling during the rest of the year despite some inspiring performances (see: J-Bay).
Video evidence:
Name: Ryan Callinan
Nationality: Wallabee
Strengths: Airs, barrels, turns
Weaknesses: Jack Robinson cuts his hair, also he's secretly jealous of Alana…maybe
Overall prediction: There are 3 types of surfers who can win a World Title: a regularfooter with smooth railwork and backside barrel prowess, a goofyfooter with an unfaltering backside hook, a flagrant air game, and strong toeside tube skills, OR Adriano De Souza. Ryan fits snugly into the second category, and therefore I see him having a banner year with big results at multiple venues. The new-age Ace?
Video evidence:
Name: Davey Cathels
Nationality: Crikey!
Strengths: Probably won't fall?
Weaknesses: Lots of 5's
Overall prediction: Davey reminds me of Ben Dunn. Good technique, cute hair, but not someone you're gonna remember 10 years down the line. His surfing has no differentiating factors from any of the other guys on the tour, and the judges will quickly catch onto his lack of originality. Davey should probably go see Mason Ho during the break for some trippy guru enlightenment and chop hop trick tips.
Video evidence:
Secondary disclaimer: Last year I said Italo wouldn't make a heat, and look at him now! —Michael Ciaramella


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Discover the unique display of new boats at Boot Dusseldorf!
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Magellano 66
A True Mega Yacht in just 20 metres | Now in Malta
Magellano 66
A True Mega Yacht in just 20 metres | Now in Malta
The latest addition to the Azimut Yachts fleet in Malta. We are certain she's the most elegant addition to date.
The new Dual Mode Hull generation. Smooth and unslammable, it ensures comfortable navigation and excellent seakeeping even in moderate sea conditions. The upper chine provides a large local beam at low speed while, at high speed, the flow separates from the lower chine which is shaped for least resistance, thus increasing fuel efficiency.
The living area can be separated from the forward piloting and galley area for unprecedented privacy, surpassing even bigger boats. The crew can perform their work without having to access any of the spaces reserved for the boat owner and guests. Access to the side walkway is through a door in the galley, allowing the crew to reach their own cabins without crossing the saloon.
The use of carbon fibre is a construction choice that allows volumes and surfaces to be increased in size while keeping the same weight, therefore maintaining excellent levels of dynamic stability. Carbon fiber lamination is applied to:
Magellano 66 has been designed and engineered according to the highest standards applied in the recreational industry for production boats. With CE Class A and NMMA Certification, the boat is in compliance with the two major safety codes for boat under 24 meters.
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Azimut Atlantis 51
Now in Malta | Available for viewing at Marina di Valletta
Azimut Atlantis 51
Now in Malta | Available for viewing at Marina di Valletta
Speed or comfort ? Sporty lines or volumes ?
Discover the all new Azimut Atlantis 51, dedicated to all those who do not like compromise. A pure open featuring an aggressive design and unprecedented space on board. For the first time in a 50 footer, three comfortable cabins and large below deck galley and dinette.
The boat is powered by 2 x Volvo IPS 800 engines, for excellent manoeuvrability and speeds of up to 35 knots.
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Azimut S10
Coming Soon
Azimut S10
Coming Soon
The S10 will be the flagship of its class and will feature new design collaborations for the yard - the S10 comes from the boards of Alberto Mancini.
Speaking at the Teatro dell'Arte in Milan, Azimut Yacht's Giovanna Vitelli explained, "For the past ten years we have been searching outside of the industry for leading architects who can introduce a new language on our yachts with completely different stylistic codes, expressed by evolving and contemporary projects."
Mancini's work will be familiar to many, with the designer having previously collaborated with the likes of Overmarine, Fairline and Dominator. For the Azimut S10 he sought to combine the elegance of a sailing superyacht, the architecture of a modern seaside villa and the personality of a supercar.
This can be seen in the flush decks, aft beach club and slightly lowered amidships cockpit, which will be the main social area on board the Azimut S10. Other key features will include fold-out terraces and exposed carbon fibre detailing, both in the pulpit and the central staircase.
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Azimut Malta Charter Club
Welcome to the Club | A Range of Yachts to suit all
Azimut Malta Charter Club
Welcome to the Club | A Range of Yachts to suit all
The Azimut Charter Club in Malta has re-designed luxury yacht charter on motor yachts.
Whether looking to charter a boat for a day, weekend or more, our team at the Azimut Charter Club will work with you on a tailor-made programme designed to suit your needs.
Our fantastic range of Azimut motor yachts, will enable guests to choose from a selection of 7 contemporary yachts, from 34 feet and upwards. All yachts are skippered by qualified crew and undergo regular professional maintenance.
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All Charters include 30 nautical miles of fuel, skipper and/or deckhand
Click on the Learn More to visit www.azimutcharterclub.com.mt and Join the Club
A brand new 250+ berth yacht marina within walking distance of the glorious city gate of Valletta, Marina di Valletta is located only a short drive from Malta International Airport and 15 nm away from Malta's treasured coves and crystal clear bays.
Safe All-Year Round Berthing for 250+ Yachts.
10, 12, 13.5, 15, 17, 21, 24, 28 metre, luxurious and beamy Berths.
Alongside Transit Berthing available for up to 45 metre and 500GT Superyachts.
Stunning location, set just below the majestic and recently restored historic Valletta fortifications.
Floating Breakwater – 120m Long x 6m Beam. Up to 3.5T axle load for un/loading of goods alongside.
Revetment (Boulder Breakwater) along Pieta Quay to dampen long waves (swell).
Best in class 3 metre wide teak deck floating pontoons with digital water and electricity utility modules.
24-hour Marina Personnel / Security.
Marina Office, WC, Shower and Wi-Fi facilities available.
Fuel bunker service (available daily from May 2018)
Concierge, Yacht Cleaning, Yacht Support and Guardiennage Services.
2,500 sqm, private, access controlled car park for 90+ vehicles.
Luxury public walkway and landscaped promenade.
Iconic Marina Clubhouse including new Marina reception, WC Facilities, Restaurant and private members' roof terrace (estimated completion 2018).
Direct Transport Links to Valletta and rest of the island
Book your berth today!
For any queries please contact us on +356 21446421 / +356 79442122 or via email on [email protected]
The New Azimut will launch its new high-style, high-tech, 59-foot S6 sport cruiser at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival.
The latest in the Italian builder's S series, the three-stateroom, two-head boat features the glazed hull surfaces and distinct bow cap that make the series easily recognisable. It also features carbon fibre construction and three Volvo 550hp diesels with IPS700 pod drives for fuel efficiency, quiet cruising and fingertip-easy low-speed manoeuvring around a dock.
With an exterior by super-yacht designer Stefano Righini, the Azimut S6 sports a low profile, highly raked windshield and equally low and raked radar arch. The interior is bright and clean with an elegant, contemporary European look, lots of open space and warm colours. Down four steps, the accommodations deck has a full-beam master stateroom amidships, with a queen bed angled out from the starboard side, across from two lounge chairs to port, plus an en suite head and shower. The VIP stateroom with another queen bed is in the bow, also with an en suite head and shower. A third, smaller guest cabin, with two beds, is to starboard.
The hull of the Azimut S6 carries 15.5 degrees of dead-rise at the transom. The company says the top speed is 35 knots, cruising speed is 30 knots.
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The Azimut 60, now in Malta, raises the bar for excellence and is set to become a new icon in its category. Style, design and innovation come together in an incredibly appealing cocktail that is bound to chart a new course through the waters of the international yacht market.
Interiors are designed by world renowned architect Achille Salvagni who uses flowing lines and streamlined shapes to reinterpret various classical features.
The Azimut 60 can be viewed at Marina di Valletta and is availble for sea trials upon request.
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ClubSwan 36
More than just a new boat, it is a statement
ClubSwan 36
More than just a new boat, it is a statement
In order to stand out in a crowded marketplace, one needs to deliver something exceptional and innovative. In the boatbuilding arena, new designs arrive all the time. Few come with the pedigree of Nautor's Swan, the design talent of Juan K, the trusted organisation of ClubSwan and an existing, unrivalled racing programme. The ClubSwan 36 counts on all four.
The ClubSwan 36 is more than just a new boat. It is a statement. Fusing the best attributes of dinghy and keelboat sailing with the exhilaration of foil assistance makes this yacht the most innovative entry-level one design sports boat of its era. It is a clear message that Nautor's Swan is looking to the future as much as its past in the desire to open new owners to its products and the ClubSwan world. It is proof of the burgeoning appeal of the Swan regatta programme and, in particular, Swan One Design racing.
When addressing the project, Enrico Chieffi, Vice President of Nautor's Swan, past Olympian and former Star World Champion, is quick to emphasize that the ClubSwan 36 holds true to the longstanding philosophy of the established boat-building brand:
"We have always been about delivering the very best possible sailing experience to our owners. Combining our considerable skill in building seaworthy yachts with the elegance and design flair of the moment. Incorporating new materials and technology that enhance the sensation of time afloat. Introducing innovations that change the way the industry thinks. The ClubSwan 36 covers all these and will be a fabulous addition to the Nautor's Swan range and, in particular, the ClubSwan division."
Leonardo Ferragamo, Chairman of Nautor's Swan, is another enthusiastic proponent of the project and has been ever since the concept was first put forward: "We are always looking to open the world of Nautor's Swan and the ClubSwan soul to an ever-larger audience and especially to the next generation of sailors. 52 years after the launch of the first Swan model, Nautor is introducing a fifth one design class: the ClubSwan 36."
"The first ever Swan was an emblem of innovation and modernity," continues Ferragamo. "Our goal is to keep going in the direction of travel that started 52 years ago: looking for a very simple way to race with a fast, safe and performing boat, keeping Swan's DNA: quality, attention to detail and style."
Since 2007, Esprit Yachting has provided professional yachting services, ranging from the commissioning, delivery, yacht care and cleaning, guardiennage, after sales support, mechanical and electrical services, yacht charter operations and OEM approved winter servicing programmes.
Learn more about these brands represented by Esprit Yachting by clicking on the icons below.
Williams Service Centre
Williams Authorised Service Centre in Malta
Williams Service Centre
Williams Authorised Service Centre in Malta
In order to provide a better service offering to our customer, our service division keeps evolving and is now made up of four full time, dedicated and fully qualified service engineers, who apart from having a passion for the boats they maintain, have been specifically trained to cater for, and recommend, any repairs necessary on all Williams Jet Tenders models.
Our team operates from our purposely built facility in Qormi which allows also for on-water testing procedures which are carried out after every service to ensure that work carried out meets the high standard set by Williams.
The Williams Service Team will also make their recommendations for any additional repairs which we may deem fit. Recommendations are discussed and works are only carried out once a client is satisfied and approved our recommendations.
The Williams Service Team is at your disposal and is able to also carry out tube repairs, fibreglass chips, upholstery repairs and optional general cleaning and tender detailing including tube waxing.
Call us +356 79446423 for information and bookings
We can organise collection and re-delivery directly to your yacht.
Strand Marine
Esprit Yachting's Service Arm
Strand Marine
Esprit Yachting's Service Arm
STRAND MARINE started operating in 1990 as a boat importing company, importing boats under the LARSON brand name from the USA.
Following the initial success, the company also branched out into the automotive market, mainly focusing on automotive batteries and lubricants.
Since then, the company has become the local distributor for VARTA being the largest car battery manufacturer globally - together with Mannol lubricants.
To offer a better customer after sales service, Strand Marine also imports a wide range of marine and automotive spare parts, ancillary boat equipment and offers the services of fully qualified engineers to service its clients with electrical and mechanical service, repairs and installations.
In 2005, Strand Marine opened a new 600 square meter state of the art complex, comprising of a showroom, repair centre, workshop and sales and administration offices.
In 2012, Strand Marine further expanded its marine division with the acquisition of the SUZUKI MARINE dealership from Zarb Stores. Along with SUZUKI MARINE, Strand Marine also acquired the dealership for NUOVA JOLLY ribs to complete the company's sales range and be able to offer a complete rib and outboard package to address a growing demand in this segment.
To further improve its after sales service, in 2015, Strand Marine setup a new 2,000ft SERVICE CENTRE, built to Suzuki's specification and featuring the latest Suzuki tooling and diagnostic equipment.
Strand Marine is the sister company of ESPRIT YACHTING which is the exclusive dealer in Malta for AZIMUT YACHTS incorporating their five collections - Atlantis, Magellano, Flybridge, S and Grande together with Nautor's Swan sailing boats and Williams Performance Jet Engines
Valletta Superyachts
A Boutique Superyacht Agency in Malta
Valletta Superyachts
A Boutique Superyacht Agency in Malta
We provide expertise in Superyacht Agency and Yacht Support in Malta.
Whether you're a captain looking for a reliable agent for Customs Clearance ahead of your visit to the Maltese Islands or an owner looking into reducing expenditure or into registering your yacht on the Maltese Flag Register/ Malta VAT Lease Scheme or a shipyard looking to support warranty work aboard a yacht in transit. We're here to assist and to help you amplify your possibilities and opportunities.
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Oh, my. David Greenlaw, James Hamilton, Peter Hooper, and Rick Mishkin have published an op-ed in the WSJ (where else?) based on their recent paper on debt, deficits, and interest rate spreads. They really shouldn't have — the argument in that paper collapsed under scrutiny almost the moment it was released.
Matt O'Brien sums it up. Greenlaw et al start by saying that they're going to restrict their analysis to advanced countries, because developing countries generally can't borrow in their own currencies, and this lack of monetary independence makes them vulnerable to shocks in a way advanced countries historically haven't been. But the authors then proceed to offer statistical results in which the majority of their sample consists of euro area countries, which by definition can't borrow in their own currencies — because they no longer have their own currencies.
And even a quick pass at the numbers shows that all, yes all, of their claimed result comes from troubled euro area nations:
O'Brien does a more careful takedown, doing the same regressions they do but separating non-euro from euro countries, and confirms that their result is euro-exclusive. He also finds that the really strong relationship within the euro is between interest spreads and current account deficits, which is in line with the conclusion many of us have reached, that the euro area crisis is really a balance of payments crisis, not a debt crisis.
This leaves us with a puzzle: what were the authors thinking? Particularly when one bears in mind the fact that there is, let's say, a bit of history (from 2010) here:
Morgan Stanley Issues a Mea Culpa on Treasuries Forecast That Was `Wrong'
Morgan Stanley had forecast that a strengthening U.S. economy would lead to private credit demand, higher stock prices and diminish the refuge appeal of Treasuries, pushing yields higher. David Greenlaw, chief fixed-income economist at Morgan Stanley, said in December that yields on benchmark 10-year notes would climb about 40 percent to 5.5 percent, the biggest annual increase since 1999. The New York-based firm reduced its forecast to 4.5 percent in May and to 3.5 percent last week.
Maybe a bit of caution, indeed a willingness to bend over backwards to avoid once again crying wolf about interest rates, would have been in order?
But there's something about fiscal scare stories that makes economists who have done good work elsewhere careless, all too ready to jump on results that seem to reinforce fiscal fears without engaging in self-reflection and self-criticism. Maybe it's the morality-play aspect; maybe it's the realization, conscious or not, that you can't go wrong with the Very Serious People by playing deficit scold.
Whatever the reason, it's very disappointing to see economists feeding fiscal fears with work that is so obviously flawed.


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