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2017 Ford B-Max Review - Is Ford's Forgotten MPV still a good buy? - Car Keys
The appearance of the production model was preceded by a concept that was presented at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The main highlight of the concept was the rear doors, which had a sliding mechanism. When the doors were "wide open," a giant aperture of one and a half meters in size was formed, which incredibly facilitated access to the seats. They achieved this by leveling the central pillars, although to be more precise, the latter were present - their role was performed by rear doors made of heavy-duty steel. The technology name is Easy Access Door System. Who would have thought that in 2012 the model will reach its potential buyer in almost original form.
The Ford B-Max platform is the simplest - from the already proven Ford Fiesta. This determines the modest dimensions of the car - just over four meters - 11 cm longer than the five-door Fiesta, as much higher than it and 32 cm shorter than the new Grand C-Max.
In front of the car is felt the new family style of Ford. Significant contribution to this is made by the aggressive design of the central air intake, which is complemented by large non-dull lanterns and embossed hood. The bumper has attractive, excitement adjusting, side cuts with foglights inside. Rear: optimally sized faceted optics and well-chosen places for stamping. In general, the model contains in its appearance a bit of dissent, and with a practical bias.
The absence of the B-pillar requires solving a complex engineering problem of ensuring the rigidity of the body, and hence the safety of passengers and the driver. Usually for this purpose reinforce the roof. Here, the power elements of a complex profile are steel beams located at the inner edges of the doors. If the doors are closed, thanks to the profile of the beams, they become in a thrust between the floor and the ceiling of the car. Locks of locks, by the way, are on the ceiling and on the threshold.
In the design of the cabin Ford B-Max reigns "kinetic" avant-garde. Almost oval center console, stands out from the rest with a brilliant black gloss and a whole agglomeration of keys. The honorable top place was taken by a small multimedia display unit, just below it was a musical installation with a disc connector and a large number of buttons, as well as a control joystick. The climate control unit is outside the "oval". The instruments are immersed in a well of irregular shape, digitization is contrast and well readable.
Passenger seat can be folded, which allows you to correctly optimize the space for cargo purposes. The second row is in the standard 60:40 ratio. The maximum amount of luggage - 1496 liters.
For Ford B-Max, there are six engine options - four petrol and two diesel engines, all of which will be focused on low fuel consumption. Engine Duratorq TDCi 1.6 runs on diesel and has a volume of 1.6 liters, four cylinders and turbocharging. Output power reaches 95 hp Fuel consumption 4 liters per 100 kilometers. Another diesel has a volume of 1.5 liters and produces 75 hp.
The gasoline engine EcoBoost is presented in two variations. Both options have a working volume of 1 liter, as well as a direct fuel injection system. But due to the use of different turbo power will be, respectively, 100 and 120 hp The developers promise that the machine's power consumption will not exceed 4.8 liters per 100 km of track for an instance with 100 hp. on board, and 5 liters for 120 strong modification. The more powerful EcoBoost motor is also equipped with the Auto-Start-Stop system, which turns off the motor when it stops at a traffic light, for example.
The most unpretentious Duratec petrol variants of 1.4 and 1.6 liters will not be able to boast of high-tech turbochargers and direct injections, but the usual scheme with 4 cylinders and 16 valves is very reliable. Power, respectively, 90 and 105 hp
All engines except the most powerful diesel engine are equipped with a dual-clutch robotic gearbox, and only the most powerful diesel engine - PowerShift automatic transmission.
The number and names of B-Max equipment for each market are determined by Ford separately. Some interesting innovations are already delivered as standard. These include Torque Vectoring Control - a system for distributing torque to the drive wheels, which helps to confidently go through the sharpest turns - a kind of imitation of the differential lock. Of the other options worth noting is the Active City Stop system, which automatically stops the car if it detects a fixed obstacle in front of it.
One of the other noteworthy features of the microven is the SYNC infotainment system, which provides the ability to control the music installation using the phone via Bluetooth and other things, via voice commands. However, the most important point of the system is the function of calling an ambulance and the police in automatic mode in case of an accident. This is determined by many parameters, including the deployment of airbags. Sly electronics is able to calculate the coordinates of people in distress through GPS, determine the language of this area and call the necessary services to the accident site.


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NBC Facing Enormous "Credibility Crisis" Post-Lauer, Says Prof. Jeff McCall '76
December 1, 2017
"As NBC reels over the shock firing of its biggest star, Matt Lauer, there is increasing pressure on parent company Comcast to launch an independent investigation into what NBC's top executives knew about Lauer's treatment of women, and when they knew it," begins a report from FOX News today.
The story quotes Jeffrey M. McCall, professor of communication at DePauw University, who says, "This is the largest credibility crisis of any network in broadcast history."
Brian Flood writes, "NBC News Chairman Andy Lack and his deputy, Noah Oppenheim, both have longstanding ties to Lauer going back years and have both spent much of their careers at NBC. Nevertheless, NBC said, 'We can say unequivocally, that, prior to Monday night, current NBC News management was never made aware of any complaints about Matt Lauer's conduct.' This assertion has been met with enormous skepticism by industry observers, amid an avalanche of press accounts saying repeated complaints about Lauer were ignored by executives anxious to please an all-powerful host; and that the Today show was a sex-charged 'boys club' rife with lewd comments and mistreatment of women."
Dr. McCall adds, "The executives at NBC seem oblivious to the damage being done to their brand. They just have to come clean and start explaining how the NBC newsroom culture became so corrupt. Clearly, NBC can no longer act in the expected press surrogate role for Americans. Even loyal NBC viewers have to be disgusted by what is now being revealed and that the network won't come clean about its problems."
You'll find the complete article here.
Jeff McCall is author of the book Viewer Discretion Advised: Taking Control of Mass Media Influences and a 1976 graduate of DePauw where he was a Rector Scholar and speech (communication) major and worked on student radio station WGRE, which he now serves as faculty adviser. McCall earned a master's degree from the University of Illinois and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri.
The professor has been cited in stories by more than 100 American newspapers in articles covering media matters. Yesterday he was quoted in another FOX News report and earlier in the week Dr. McCall talked with the Washington Post about a proposed buyout of Time, Inc. involving the Koch brothers.
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The Work and Pensions Committee has launched a new inquiry into the pension freedoms to assess whether they are working and if further reforms are required.
Following the reforms, which were introduced in April 2015, savers can now decide how they want to turn their pension pot into retirement income and can do what they wish with it once they turn 55.
Central to the inquiry will be the issue of fraud and whether or not the relaxed rules are putting savers' pensions at greater risk from scammers. According to police figures, since the reforms were introduced, £4.3 million of retirement savings has been lost to fraud.
In particular, the group of cross-party MPs is keen to hear people's experiences of scammers and is inviting those who have been affected to get in touch.
Tom Selby, senior analyst at AJ Bell comments: "The Committee's decision to launch an inquiry into the freedoms will hopefully put a rocket up officials dilly dallying over the implementation of vital protections from scammers, including a proposed ban on cold-calling. The Government's commitment to introduce the reforms at the earliest opportunity simply isn't good enough – hopefully the committee can hold policymakers' feet to the fire and accelerate the introduction of these measures."
The inquiry also seeks to establish whether retirees are making informed and appropriate decisions regarding their savings. Concern is mounting that over 55s are not making the best use of the support available and as a result may make some bad choices. Of those aged 55 or over and planning to retire in the next two years, just 7% have used the government sponsored guidance service Pensions Wise.
It is also concerned that as more people dip into their pensions before they retire, early access has become the 'new norm'. Plus, where over 55s are turning their pot into income, whether by an annuity or income drawdown, research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) suggests few people are shopping around for the best deal.
Rt Hon MP and chair of the Committee, Frank Field, says: "Pension freedom and choice liberated savers to choose what they wanted to do with their own money. This was welcome, but as with any radical reform it is important to monitor its practical effects closely to ensure it is working as envisaged. In this case it is vital that adequate support ensures people are equipped to ensure they don't make decisions they subsequently regret."
However, Mr Selby adds that while it is sensible for the Committee to consider the broader impact of pension freedoms, he is not concerned that the system is failing: "The reforms are essentially a massive experiment of human behaviour, so the more robust analysis we have on how they are being used – and any potential policy interventions that could be necessary – the better.
"The evidence we have seen so far suggests the pension freedoms are broadly working well for consumers. The drawdown market is hugely competitive, with providers competing hard for new business, driven by the knowledge savers could switch providers at any time if they feel they aren't getting value for money.
"While FCA data suggests many savers are taking their entire pension pot as cash, it's worth noting the vast majority of these are small pots. While information on the overall sustainability of withdrawals is scarce, nothing we have seen so far points to retirees being hugely irresponsible and splurging their hard-earned savings on fast cars and luxury holidays."


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Direct visualization of the real time swelling and collapse of a poly(methacrylic acid) brush using atomic force microscopy
Condensed Matter journal club
Direct visualization of the real time swelling and collapse of a poly(methacrylic acid) brush using atomic force microscopy
- Event time: 11:30am
- Event date: 30th January 2009
- Speaker: Alastair Mailer (Formerly School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh)
- Location: Room 2511, James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) James Clerk Maxwell Building Peter Guthrie Tait Road Edinburgh EH9 3FD GB
Event details
AbstractThe reversible height change dynamics of a poly(methacrylic acid) brush, a weak polyelectrolyte in response to pH changes, were observed using atomic force microscopy. The brush thickness could be repeatably and reversibly switched between 40 nm at pH 3 and 120 nm at pH 10.5. The swelling and collapse transitions took 6 s in the AFM measurements, but high resolution force spectroscopy measurements showed that the collapse can be made to happen in less than a second. We conclude that the response time of these switches is limited in practise by the physical time taken to exchange solvents and by the intrinsic slow dynamics in the brush.
Soft Mat. 5 296-299 (2009)
A.J. Parnell, S.J. Martin, R.A.L. Jones, C. Vasilev, C. J. Crook and A.J. Ryan
About Condensed Matter journal club
Given the diversity of research in the CM group, chosen topics vary widely. We tend to stick to high-impact journals - Nature, Science, PNAS and PRL have been popular - but this is not prescriptive..


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Inspired by this recent post on The Tangential, I decided to talk about my own experiences with unemployment and what that does to a person– not just the money aspect, but in how it makes you question your own self worth.
I'll mention off the bat that I have a history of depression. I was diagnosed in 2007 when I started Therapy (that was unsuccessful at first; I didn't have a connection with my doctor. A year later I started with a new one and that was much more positive) and started taking antidepressants. I'd say generally, I can be pretty upbeat. I have a tight network of friends but for the most part, find it difficult to talk to people. When I get down, I get really down. I question everything in my life, and feel like a failure. These spells don't usually last longer than a day or two. I wallow, indulge myself in some treats (like, getting Chipotle or watching my favorite show) and get over it. The ability to reason with myself has probably been my saving grace.
How does this relate to unemployment? Well, in my case, it relates greatly.
I've been unemployed off and on most of the last year. My first real job, which I got out of college, was fine, and it paid the bills, and it was a design job. I liked it, and the people, and the flexibility that came with it. The company shut down in March of last year, and even though I was sad, I felt like I had a real opportunity to explore what else was out there. Maybe start some projects, revel in the FUNemployment, and everything would be peachy. Quickly I realized that was not how it was going to be, and I got some serious ennui.
My summer was lost to me. I had decent money every week, not so much that I could put a substantial dent in the house bills, but I got to have fun. I went out all the time, stayed out late and slept in until noon. The tension in this house was thick. I wasn't doing anything productive. I wasn't even cleaning the house or taking out the trash. I went to some informational interviews, some of which made me feel good, some of which made me feel hopeless. And I think I applied to some jobs, but the whole period is a blur.
For years, people were telling me how great I was. I do these posters for this popular dance night. Thousands of people see them every month. The DJ is super well known throughout the cities. I should've been in high demand. Like an idiot, I let the hype [about me] go to my head. I thought I was as great as everyone said. And when I didn't get any jobs, I was resentful and angry at everyone who'd ever said something nice about me. What the hell did they know about this industry? If they think I should be getting a great job, why don't they find me one? Sometimes I even thought that I wasn't even that good and they were stupid for thinking I was.
In the late Summer, I found a job that started out great and it paid well but after about 6 weeks the project went in a different direction. I was again unemployed, and now I had no real money to sustain me; I couldn't reapply for unemployment based on those new wages. So I had to wait a month before I could start requesting again. I tasted desperation for the first time. I looked for the deals everywhere. I managed to get a $6 haircut at Great Clips. I started a personal design project for myself to stay sharp and give myself something to do, but also with the hope that someone out there would notice it and give me work.
My unemployment was due to run out on December 29, and there was no way out of that. Everyday was now a difficult task I had to face, frantically sending my resume out to anyone and everyone I could find. I don't know how many places my resume is on file now. Inside, I was feeling crushed. I didn't know what more I could do. Only a few friends knew of my predicament, and those ones would be absolutely wonderful to me. Inviting me out and buying me drinks, listening to me vent. But everyone else I secretly resented. I would go out and be moody and silent, feeling close to tears because everyone was having such a great time and they didn't care that I was going through a tough time. This is where the depression set in. Sometimes I thought about the death, and it almost felt like a relief. If I went away, all my problems would disappear. I would never have to worry about getting a job, or paying for things. I even began to envy my cat, because she doesn't have to do anything, and nothing's expected of her. I wanted out.
I was always working. Working at finding a job, working at giving my designs away for free because I wanted to build up my network and get recognition. Being as accommodating as possible. I wanted to please everyone because if I did, maybe they'd give me some money. But that didn't really help my self-esteem problem, and ended up feeling worse that I was selling myself so short. If my work wasn't worth anything to the people who genuinely like me and my designs, then I'd never find a job. Ever. I contemplated giving up Graphic Design altogether. I didn't think I could do it anymore. Quitting seemed like the easiest way.
But as I said, I have the ability to reason with myself at times. And reminded myself that I knew what I was doing when I agreed to it and that if I really didn't want to be giving my work away, then I didn't have to.
Finally I ran out of money, and after frantic searching I got a paid freelance gig. It was heaven sent. I worked a week but soon after was told that they might need someone with more experience. The weight settled in again, and on top of that, another potential client couldn't hire me because I didn't have web experience. It was a low point in my life. And it was only last week. 3 days later I had sat in a group interview where people seemed to genuinely like me and what I do. I felt validation. Finally.
But then, like a fool, I realized I had validation the whole time, and despite myself, I was ignoring it. How many people went to bat for me when someone was looking for a designer? How many people would still? How many people would tell me they liked my work? More than I can count. They weren't stupid for thinking I was great. I blamed everyone for my unemployment instead of me. And, maybe even I'm not to blame. Maybe the market is really shitty. Maybe I'm just not the right person right now, but I will be. I'm good enough to get hired in this town, and it really sucks that I haven't been yet, but it doesn't mean it can't happen soon.
I think the best thing anyone can have is a good support system. My friends and family keep me going, keep me constantly striving for greatness. It's the type of thing that I never thought I'd have.


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The Upper Hutt Rams are seeking applications for 2020 Premier Reserve Coaches. If you are a coach passionate about rugby and developing young players, then they would be excited to hear from you.
Upper Hutt Rams RFC has a proud history of playing attacking rugby built on the tradition of our founding clubs Upper Hutt (93 year history) and Rimutaka (30 year history) which saw the two clubs amalgamate in 2014. The combined club offers a large catchment pool of players from the 600 strong junior section and four colleges (St Pat's Silverstream, Hutt International Boys, Heretaunga and Upper Hutt).
This role requires passion, initiative and commitment. Dependant on current qualifications there may be a requirement to upskill as required.
Please send your application to the Upper Hutt Rams RFC Club Captain firstname.lastname@example.com or call Wayne Radovich on 027 889 3662 by Thursday 5 December 2019.


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(AP) - A large study of first-time moms finds that they are less likely to need a cesarean delivery if labor is induced at 39 weeks rather than waiting for it to start on its own.
The results overturn the longtime view that inducing labor raises the risk for a C-section. Two leading OB-GYN doctor groups say it's now reasonable to offer that option to women at low risk of birth complications.
Study participants who were induced were less likely to develop dangerous high blood pressure at the end of pregnancy and reported less pain and a greater sense of control. Babies had fewer respiratory problems and spent less time in the hospital.
Results were published Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine.


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Jennifer Lopez Gets in the Studio With Chris Brown for New Album
Since we last heard news of new Jennifer Lopez material, she's been tweeting sneak peeks of who she's been in the studio with. First it was Future, and now she's revealed that Chris Brown is going to be featured on the forthcoming J.Lo LP.
March 21, 2013
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High School Teacher/Coach
Graduated High School: Umpire High School
B.S.E.: Henderson State University
M.S.E.: Southern Arkansas University (Administration)
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Major: History, Physical Education
Masters Degree in Education ( Administration)
2004- present: Dierks School District
1994-2004: Lockesburg School District
1992-1994: Gurdon School District
1991: Malvern School District
School starts August 13th.. See ya then.


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I had the opportunity to lead the direction of a photo shoot for the Google partners account. The direction of the shoot was to represent the agency space and the various scenarios withing a typical agency.
The process; Storyboard each shot, liaise with a modeling/talent agency to ensure we had a diverse talent. Mood board the wardrobe and scout the locations.
I worked alongside a producer and photographer to bring the vision to life. It was well received by the client and is internationally used.


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2 Hours, 14 Bombs, 50 killed, 30 wounded, in Iraq
A series of 14 bombs went off and bullets have been fired in Iraq, killing atleast 50 people. The motive of the attack was more and more damage to the police. A car bomb went off near a security checkpoint in Baghdad, district of Karradah, killing 9. Almost 30 people were wounded including 4 policemen. AP footage showed people covered with blood and storefronts damaged. Also, on the opposite sides of the capital, gunmen with silenced pistols killed a total of eight policemen at security checkpoints, officials said. On Sunday, a suicide car bombing killed 19 people at a Baghdad police academy. I read another news of blasts in Pakistan this morning.
Tolls from other attacks around Baghdad include:
(courtesy: BBC News)
- six dead after a car bomb in Shia-dominated Kadhimiya, norht of Baghdad
- six killed by gunmen at a police checkpoint in the Sarafiya district of the capital
- two dead and five injured in an explosion in the western al-Mansour district
- two killed and 10 injured in two explosions in Dorat Abo Sheer, southern Baghdad
- two killed and nine wounded in an attack by gunmen using weapons with silencers, targeting a police patrol in Saidiya, southern Baghdad
- seven injured, most of them policemen, in a blast in al-Madaen, south of Baghdad
- five civilians injured in a bomb explosion in Taji, north of Baghdad
Sources and Related news:
- Iraq attacks kill at least 48 in Baghdad and Baquba
- Death toll in Iraq attacks rises to 50 – sources
- Widespread attacks in Iraq kill 50
- Dozens killed as at least 14 bombs rock Iraq over 2-hour period


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The UK Government will deliver on its pledge to bring significant new powers to the Scottish Parliament as part of further devolution within the UK, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said yesterday.
It coincided with the publication of a UK Government Command Paper, a summary of the proposals set out by the 3 main Westminster political parties that have been put forward for further devolution.
Speaking ahead of giving a statement in the House of Commons, Mr Carmichael said: "The referendum result made clear the majority of people in Scotland want to see a strong devolved Parliament as part of the UK.
"We pledged further devolution and we will deliver on that promise. Today's Command Paper sets out the detail of the political positions from the parties. The Smith Commission must now be left to carry out its work before Heads of Agreement are published at the end of November.
"This is the first time all of Scotland's main political parties will be involved in a process exploring areas of further devolution. I welcome that as an important recognition we must work together to deliver the new powers people want to see for Scotland".
The independent Smith Commission is convening cross-party talks to reach agreement on the proposals. Its terms of reference make clear the recommendations will deliver more financial, welfare and taxation powers to strengthen the Scottish Parliament within the UK.
The move comes just days after the Scottish Government's budget used the powers devolved by the Scotland Act 2012 to set Scottish stamp duty and landfill tax rates, as well as extend government borrowing.
Have your say on further financial devolution
The options for the further devolution of financial powers to Scotland are to be examined by the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee in a new inquiry launched last week – and the public are being asked to give their views.
Following the referendum, and the establishment of the Smith Commission, the Committee's inquiry will look at what general principles should apply to the devolution of further financial powers and what those powers should be. The inquiry will also consider the impact of any further financial powers on the block grant.
During the course of the inquiry, the Committee will take evidence from a range of witnesses and is also asking people to submit their views on the options for financial devolution in Scotland.
Committee Convener, Kenneth Gibson MSP said: "Following the referendum, there is a debate about the further devolution of powers to Scotland. The Smith Commission is currently considering what further powers should be devolved to Scotland and key amongst these will be financial powers. It is only right that we contribute to this debate.
"Our inquiry will explore what powers should be devolved and the implications for Scotland's funding. We want to hear a range of views about what this would mean for Scotland."
The Committee is asking for views on a range of issues including:
• What general principles should apply to the devolution of further financial powers to the Scottish parliament?
• What further financial powers should be devolved to the Scottish Parliament and why?
• What further financial powers should not be devolved to the Scottish Parliament and why?
• To what extent could the Scottish Government be constrained in how it uses new tax powers given the interaction with fiscal decisions at a UK level?
• What are the implications of further fiscal devolution for the block grant?
• What are the implications of further financial powers for the role of Revenue Scotland?
The closing date for responses is Friday 14 November 2014.
All responses should be sent electronically to: firstname.lastname@example.com
More information on the Committee's inquiry can be found on the Committee's webpage:


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Events Venue in Macclesfield, Cheshire
at The Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa
Here at Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa, we host some of the finest events in Cheshire.
Throughout the year, we have many tributes acts appearing in-house along with live-bands and some of the best live entertainment money can buy.
We have a selection of large function rooms to host private parties and events, if you have a special occasion coming up and would like to make it that bit more special, do not hesitate in contacting our Events team.
With elegant surroundings, fine dining and the drinks flowing, our team here at Shrigley Hall Hotel pride ourselves on providing exceptional service for your special occasions. Our expertise in wedding services has been proven with many happy couples having passed through our doors. We take this skillset and bring it to your private event and will go above and beyond to ensure your every need is met.
Nothing is too big or too small and we love nothing more than to see those smiling faces, having a great time in our wonderful Cheshire Hotel.


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I've written this post a hundred times over the last six months. I've written versions out of anger, and ones that were just long rambling rants. I've also talked myself out of publishing this post as many times as I've written it (for good reason). But today – maybe it's because I've been reading the news too much or because I'm listening to Gloria Steinem's book (which is making me angry in the most wonderful way) or because Martin Luther King Jr. day is tomorrow – I decided it's time. Because as many reasons I have for not putting this out in the world, I have one more to do it. It may be minuscule, but I have a little corner of the internet, and if I've learned anything lately, it's that I should use it. I'm going to refrain from mentioning specific politics – partly because I don't want to offend anyone, but mostly because I really don't want an argument (I enjoy intelligent arguments, but those rarely occur behind the anonymity of the internet).
This morning, as I do most mornings, I read the day's top news stories – mostly politics, and one about a two-foot long baby that was born a week ago. And it wasn't the giant baby that made me want to scream. It is the politicians who are fueling and feeding off of the fear and ignorance of the masses. And the fact that it's working.
America has a problem. It's called ignorance. It's the thing that makes our post-911 world react with fear and anger to the word jihad, a word that actually means "striving, applying oneself, struggling, persevering." As someone who as studied both history and world religions, I see it as a good thing – motivation for continuous self-improvement and faith, especially during difficult times -even though I don't identify as Muslim. Instead, it's used as a tool to alienate and oppress. Ignorance is why, in 2015, there was still a confederate flag flying in a government building and a statue of Jefferson Davis on a college campus. It's the source of racist and sexist jokes and policies. It's why little boys are teased for wearing pink or playing with dolls, and why girls shy away from science and math. And it's not okay.
I don't care what your beliefs are or who you support politically. Which, if I may say so, is the principle our country was founded on. One of our founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson once said,
I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.
Which is exactly the advice we're not following. The unknown, be it a difference religion, race, gender, political belief, whatever, causes fear – and, in the words of Yoda, "fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to the dark side." Instead of learning about what we fear, and often eliminating or easing that fear as a result, people tend to lash out against it. It's human nature. And it can be tempered with education and logic, things which our country is sorely lacking. I'm not calling everyone stupid, but, let's face it, the mob mentality is not exactly intelligent.
I realize this is probably not the ideal audience for this post – the majority, if not the entirety, of my readers are educated and intelligent (and good for you!). And I honestly don't know if this essay will make any difference at all. But I couldn't read one more news story about how the U.S. should close our borders without saying something about it. We can make America great again, but that is not the way to do it. Take it from someone who has obsessively studied history since I learned how to read – we may have spent the past century making slow progress, but the wheels have begun to turn backwards. We're headed in a very bad direction, and I'm honestly terrified because this train does not seem to be losing momentum. And the only thing I can think of to do is write this post.
I feel a rant coming on, so I'm going to stop here (but feel free to email me if you'd like to discuss this topic more). But, since it's Martin Luther King Jr. Day tomorrow, I will end with one of his quotes:
Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
If you want to comment on this post – be nice. I don't care if you disagree with me, just don't be an asshole about it. Which is kind of a good rule for life, don't you think?


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That is the length of time I've been gone from the yoga room and my body unfortunately really feels it.
This month has been so crazy busy that I've chosen to embrace that knowing the yoga will always be there waiting for me.
Today I am going to purchase my annual Christmas gift though--my unlimited yearly--to help myself get back into the game.
The best part is I can get this covered through my work HSA!!
Self care. It is so needed!!
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Giovanni's Light: The Story of a Town Where Time Stopped for Christmas
by Phyllis Theroux
New York, Scribner, 2002 (Paperback 2010)
"Giovanni's Light" by Phyllis Theroux is a classic Christmas story - a light to give warmth on a cold winter's day. The town of Ryland Falls comes straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting - it is a place just about everyone would like to escape to. Things have always been done a certain way, and people play their roles in that tradition willingly. Except for one year when it all goes wrong.
Under the surface of that perfect world, the pain of living is taking hold and winning the battle. As Theroux writes of the tipping point: "A crack in the heart of an eight-year-old boy is not a very noticeable thing on earth. For one thing, there are so many eight-year-olds. For another, most of them have a rather small vocabulary. They don't have the words to call attention to their condition. But in that other place where all cracked, broken, lost, and hardened hearts are recorded, it was noticed right away. And when Neddie Crimmins's heart was placed gently upon the scale with all the other damaged hearts in Ryland Falls, it was considered one heart too many.
When snow starts falling and falling and falling some more until the whole town is snowed in, miracles start to happen and the good in human nature begins to shine through. This is a novella - easy to read in one sitting. It is a perfect family story - both children and adults will enjoy and benefit from it. It would be a splendid addition to your Christmas season.


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2017 Overall Champion – Team Awesome
Average Joe's Champ (NIT) – Team Spence
2018 Tournament is set for Saturday, April 8.
The Y Dodgeball Tournament Details
Welcome to year 13 of the State College YMCA's Annual Dodgeball Tournament. This tournament is open to local and traveling teams. Teams are made of 6-8 players, with 6 on the court to begin each game. The event will start with pool play where each team will play every other team in their division. The top teams from each pool advance to a single or double elimination Championship tournament while the mid-pack finishing teams will enter the Average Joe's tournament. Teams playing in the Championship tournament will be competing for dodgeball champs shirts and a massive 3-4 foot trophy. The Ave. Joe's tournament, we'll find something for the winners… All proceeds benefit the YMCA of Centre County's Annual Giving Campaign which helps with our Open Doors program that makes sure that no one is turned away from the Y due to financial reasons.
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Soccer For All
MLS is dedicated to supporting the communities where we live and play our games, and to providing an environment in which our staff, players, partners and fans are treated with dignity and respect.
Soccer For All signifies that everyone is welcome to MLS, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status, and emphasizes the League's commitment to drive positive social change and end discrimination.
MLS and its clubs are conducting initiatives season-long that provide inclusive opportunities in-stadium and for members of the local community, including sensory rooms, first-team soccer experiences for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities, mini-pitch builds and youth soccer programming, and support of commemorative awareness months including Black History Month, LGBTQ Pride Month and Hispanic Heritage Month.
Soccer For All Month
The 3rd annual Soccer For All month will kick off on Friday, May 1st showcasing the collective efforts taking place throughout the League to foster more inclusive communities.
While the commitment is season-long, MLS clubs will conduct various activations during the month long promotion to highlight the diverse and inclusive opportunities provided to community members – including Special Olympics Unified Sports® Soccer Exchange Matches presented by MLS WORKS and ESPN, anti-bullying programming, girls and women leadership events, health and wellness activities, as well as soccer clinics and events for homeless youth, power soccer teams (soccer teams for power wheelchair users), displaced individuals and youth from underserved communities.
Fans can purchase Soccer For All shirts at MLSstore.com to benefit MLS WORKS charitable partners.
You can show your support by using #SoccerForAll and follow @MLSWORKS on Twitter and Instagram to see how clubs are activating in the community.
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by Rhonda Spivak, November 24, 2011
The Winnipeg Jewish Review has learned that this past summer The Simkin Centre, under the leadership of Phyllis Spigelman and Jack Litvack , co-Chairs of the Board of the home, renewed the contract of Sandra Delorme, CEO of the Simkin Centre, for a term of five years.
"Her contract was renewed for five years in the summer, I believe in August", Spigelman confirmed to the Winnipeg Jewish Review.
According to Spigelman, this action was taken by herself as Co-Chair of the Board, and Co-Chair Litvack without being ratified by the entire Board, which "is the usual " situation.
"The term of five years is the usual term," Spigelman indicated, confirming that there is no need under the present governance structure of the Simkin centre for a President or chair/Co-Chair of the Board to require that the Board ratify a contract renewal.
This action was taken notwithstanding that an unprecedented 26 Standards review was announced prior to July 25, 2011 and was in fact commenced on August 4, 2011.
Further, based on what Spigelman confirmed to the Winnipeg Jewish Review, it appears that Spigleman and Litvack renewed Delorme's contract for five years notwithstanding that by July 20, 2011, an investigation conducted by the Protection for Person's in Care Office [PPCO] that looked into the death of Lillian Peck a resident of the home concluded on July 20, 2011, that "the allegation of physical abuse by neglect is founded."
Furthermore the PPCO report of July 20 set out that a leadership review of the home would commence [this is the leadership review that has been conducted by Peter Kafka of the Louis Briar home in Vancouver, the results of which are pending at the time of the writing of this ].
As stated in the PPCO report, the PPCO recommended a leadership review including "role clarification and accountability of all levels of staffing and management in the facility" and the "culture within the facility", and "consistency of application of standards in assessment , treatment and ongoing care of residents".
In confirming to the Winnipeg Jewish Review that this week Delorme's contract was renewed in "August I believe" , Spigelman did not offer any explanation as to why she renewed Delorme's contract for five years prior to both the results of the 26 Standards Review ( first shared verbally October 13 with the Simkin centre) or the results of the Leadership review set out in the PPCO report.
Athough the Winnipeg Jewish Review spoke to Spigelman prior to the Annual General Meeting of the home in October 26, she did not mention the renewal of Delorme's contract. At the time, Spigelman said that the Board backed Delorme as CEO and had done a performance review, but did not mention that her contract had been renewed for five years.
Spigelman told the Winnipeg Jewish Review just prior to October 15, 2011 that it was "unanimous" that the Board "backed her" and was pleased with Delorme's performance. When asked at the time to see the minutes of the meeting where this happened, Spigelman responded that the meeting was "in camera" and "I have the notes of the meeting."
At no time throughout August until now did this publication ever receive a press release announcing the five year renewal of Delorme's contract, although this publication did receive other press releases and draft press releases from the Simkin Centre.
Delorme officially commenced medical leave on October 12, 2011, a day before the results of the unprecedented 26 Standards Review were shared verbally with the Simkin Centre staff and Board.
At the time, that Spigelman confirmed to the Winnipeg Jewish Review that Delorme commenced leave, she did not mention that Delorme's contract had just been renewed for five years. She indicated that she anticipated that Delorme would return by the end of December 2011.
Further, in the message written by co-Chairs Spigelman and Litvack on page three of the Annual Report that was handed out at the Annual General Meeting on October 25, 2011, the two co-chairs wrote:
"We express our unwavering support to Mrs. Delorme, who despite the adversities, continued to lead the organization."
They did not specifically write that Delorme's contract had very recently been renewed by them but did write: "We look forward to working with her [Delorme] over the next few years as we move into the development and implementation of Vision and Strategic Planning."
In Delorme's message written on page 6 of the Annual Report handed out at the Annual General Meeting Delorme wrote that the "The fiscal year 2010-2011 was certainly one of the most challenging we have faced as a facility," but nowhere in her message did she indicate her contract was renewed for another five years.
Assuming that Delorme expresses an intention to return from her leave, then it would appear that she has close to five years left on her contract.
It is not known at the time of the writing of this article whether and when the Co-Chairs of the Simkin Centre notified the WHRA of the renewal of Delorme's contract, and whether it was discussed one way or another in advance with the WHRA.
This week, when asked whether he knew anything about the renewal of Delorme's contract, Bob Freedman, CEO of the Jewish
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Aruze Gaming launches Happy Charm Tokyo Daruma™ and Happy Charm Tokyo Kitty™, brining Japan's favorite lucky characters to the Muso Triple-27™ cabinet.
Both 5-reel titles offer 20, 30, or 40 line options. Three or more bonus symbols appearing on the reels will trigger the Free Games feature. During any game, if a glowing ring appears on reel 5, a Wild feature will be triggered. Also able to be triggered randomly, the Wild feature adds between 4 and 15 Wild symbols to the reels.
After the Wild feature is complete, a special set of reels will spin and may add a Jackpot Chance symbol to the reels. A Prize Wheel containing Jackpot awards will spin for every Jackpot Chance symbol that lands.
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Presenting handsome hunk 'Ranveer Singh' with super hot 'Sara Sampaio' in the cover page of Vogue India October 2018 Magazine Issue. Both are looking stunning in the cover photoshoot.
Ranveer is riding high on the blockbuster sucess of Padmaavat. His next Simmba is much awaited which will release at the dead end of the year.
On other hand Sara Sampaio is a well known Portuguese International Model, best known for being a Victoria's Secret Angel, Giorgio Armani beauty ambassador and working for Calzedonia, as well as her appearance in the 2014 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, a first for a Portuguese supermodel, for which she won Rookie of the Year.
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Visiting a strip club for the first and unsure what to wear? We have you covered with this short guide on dressing up for a strip club. This is made especially for men who want to look their finest when they see the best strippers in Brisbane.
Dress on point with these five tips:
Not an Overly Formal Attire
Coat and tie are not the most ideal clothing when going to an adult club. The biggest reason for this is it's going to be hot and sweaty in the club.
If you really prefer wearing an overcoat, perhaps a light jacket or blazer with some pockets are good alternatives. Another thing is you don't want someone accidentally spilling a drink on your expensive outfit.
A simple collared shirt or short sleeve polo will look better on you.
Know the Club Dress Code
Every club has its own set of dress code. Generally, no sleeveless shirts for men, including singlets and no wearing of shorts and slippers. These are important things to take note of before your visit so you won't be denied entry.
Take the time to research the house rules. Doing so will work to your advantage on nights when a club would ask their patrons to come in costumes. Blend in well by wearing the right set of clothing.
Don't Wear Black
Black is a known warm colour that absorbs a lot of heat. Given the activities inside the club, you don't want your own clothes to attract more warmth than what is comfortable. Besides, most clubs have black lights, especially when the best strippers in Brisbane are dancing on stage.
The last thing you want is for your top to look discoloured under the rays of the lights. If you want to wear something dark, gray and blue are the most suitable colours because they respectively hide sweat and look cool under night lights.
Different City, Different Style
Each city in Australia has its own unique dressing etiquette. Sometimes, what's fashionable in Sydney is not that popular in Melbourne. Familiarise yourself with how people around are dressing up. This way, you can fit in better when you dress up like them.
You can also opt for ageless articles of clothing such as jeans, a shirt, and a shoe that fits. The problem with a pair of jeans, however, is that the crotch area can feel uncomfortable to a stripper when she's giving you a lap dance. You know, tough and rough fabric and all.
Dressing up is a part of the experience when visiting adult strip bars. In fact, it's one of the most fun parts. But, at the end of the day, the clothes you're most comfortable with is the best outfit to wear.


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The Cottage Grove-Eugene Sportsmen�s Club has two events this week. A �Ladies Night� shoot for veteran and new shooters is 6 p.m. Wednesday, with a cost of $14 for 50 trap targets and other door prizes. Then, on New Year�s Day, the club holds its first National Sporting Clays Association shoot of the year beginning at 10 a.m. The cost is $40 for 100 targets, with breakfast and lunch also available. For both, bring your own shotgun, ammunition and ear and eye protection. For more information, e-mail email@example.com.
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Hoodoo Ski Area opened its lodge and three of its five chairlifts (Manzanita, Easy Rider and Ed�s) this weekend. Lift tickets through New Year�s Day will be $30. Visit hoodoo.com for daily updates on snow levels and check road conditions with the Oregon Department of Transportation before you go at tripcheck.com.
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RA Magazine's pick of this week's art events (24–29 August) – Blog – RA Magazine and Blog – Royal Academy of Arts.
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The annual Cork Street Open Exhibition is open until the end of the month for anyone looking to purchase an artwork while helping a good cause: this year proceeds go to the homeless charity Crisis.
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Outfielder Stephen Chapman played in the Brewers and Cubs organizations from 2004 to 2009. His best season was 2007, when he hit .262 with 24 HR and 89 RBI for West Virginia. Overall in 490 games he hit .245 with 60 HR and 232 RBI. Now a Firefighter Paramedic for the city of Pinellas Park, FL, he kindly answered my questions about baseball cards.
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Prana Kriya Yoga is a very powerful system which harmonizes and unites the flow of physical movement of the body (kriya) with its energetic potential (prana) helping you to become more aware of your spiritual nature. It is a highly energizing, cleansing and, at the same time, relaxing practice which has been held by masters of yoga to slow down the ageing process. It does this by recharging the blood with oxygen and decarbonizing it, thereby rejuvenating the brain and spinal centers and preventing the decay of tissues in the body. It also helps to awaken the kundalini shakti energy. The practice emphasizes the breath, kumbhaka (breath retention), bandhas (locks), drishti (gazing points), chakras, mudras (gestures), mantras and meditation. Kaivalyananda is the only teacher in the world authorized to run Prana Kriya Yoga immersions and is the only authorized Prana Kriya Yoga teacher in Spain, Scotland and Jordan.
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Jobs and relationships (significant others) are in a constant state of change in today's digital world. However, in cases where two parents share custody or one has primary custody and the other parenting time from a divorce1 or paternity order, a relocation of any significant distance can create a potentially significant issue for parenting by the non-relocating parent. Where the custodial parent is the relocating parent, if challenged by the remaining parent, the relocating parent must ... Read More
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Four "Fatal" Child Support Mistakes to Avoid
December 28, 2017 / Child Support
In divorce and paternity cases, there are numerous state and federal laws requiring parents to pay child support for their children, and about as many laws for enforcement of court- order support obligations. In fact, failure to pay child support may cause legal penalties against you, ranging from losing a professional license to being found in contempt of court and ordered to jail. This blog covers four simple ways to avoid a child support arrearage and its legal consequences. First, some parents pay child support directly to ... Read More
Ways to Stop or Challenge a Custodial Parent's Relocation
September 14, 2016 / Custody Relocation
A number of our blogs over time have discussed the "how to" of a good faith relocation. Unfortunately, sometimes a parent gets blinded by the desire to move and loses sight of the fact this may not be in the children's best interests; and he or she may provide very little or no notice and relocate. This blog addresses the potential remedies to stop or challenge a custodial parent's relocation with the child by the non-custodial parent. When the custodial parent provides timely ... Read More
Child Custody Relocation: New Guidance On the Burden of Proof On the Relocating Parent
August 23, 2016 / Custody Relocation
In 2006, the Legislature passed a "relocation statute" to provide guidance to the courts on how the courts should address a parent who wants to relocate, especially since this type of action typically involves creating some distance between at least one of the parents and the minor child/children. The statute mandates that the relocating parent provide advance notice of the intended relocation and that the relocating parent has the burden of proof to demonstrate "good faith ... Read More
Under the United States Constitution, each person has the right to free travel in and between the states. Where the parties have a child in common and custody is in place (whether by paternity or divorce), this right to still applies. However, under the Paternity and Dissolution Acts, the relocating party must do two things: First, the moving party must provide advance written notice of the intent to relocate 90 days in advance or as soon as possible if the time is ... Read More
Relocation – When NOT to object
July 10, 2014 / Child Custody, Custody Modification, Custody Relocation, Divorce
Anytime a parent, either the custodial, or noncustodial (or if the share joint physical custody) wants to move, the relocating parent must file a Notice of Intent to Relocate, and state the reasons why one is seeking to relocate1. The non-relocating parenting has the opportunity to object to the relocation within sixty (60) days. As a general rule, parents, as adult individuals, may relocate and move wherever they wish, and a court cannot prevent them from doing so, as it would violate the constitutional right to ... Read More
Observations While in Civil Mediation: Today!
November 6, 2012 / Civil Law
In all civil cases (not criminal), Indiana trial courts generally require the parties attend and make a good faith effort at mediating the matter before coming a trial. This is particularly the case where the hearing is expected to take more than two or three hours. Many trial courts have this in their local rules. It is not a denial of constitutional right to access to Indiana courts to first required mediation. There are several sound policy reasons for this. First, given the ... Read More


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The man who claimed to be a self-help guru, but actually ran what authorities called a cult-like secret society of "sex slaves," was found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking on Wednesday.
The verdict ended a six-week trial that revealed haunting details about Keith Raniere and his Albany, New York-area group NXIVM, where followers were coerced into sex, blackmailed and branded with Raniere's initials. Jurors in Brooklyn's Federal District Court convicted him on all federal charges and he could now face life in prison. Raniere's sentencing is set for Sept. 25.
The 58-year-old founded the group in the early 2000s and billed it as a sorority of empowerment. Instead, prosecutors said, Raniere - sometimes called "The Vanguard" - and his organization - also known as "The Vow" - sought to ensnare women, some of whom were celebrity devotees.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Moira Penza said in closing arguments that NXIVM was created "to satisfy the defendant's desire for sex, power and control," the Associated Press reported.
Raniere has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal, said his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo.
"It's a very sad day for him," Agnifilo told the AP. "I think he's not surprised, but he maintains that he didn't mean to do anything wrong."
Raniere was arrested in March 2018 surrounded by several women at a gated, luxury community in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. That was just six months after the New York Times published an investigation of NXIVM, based on testimony from Raniere's victims, who told of the branding ritual, which involved using a cauterizing pen to burn their pubic regions, and a litany of other abuse.
"Submission and obedience would be used as tools to achieve those goals," the Times reported. "The sisterhood would comprise circles, each led by a 'master' who would recruit six 'slaves,' according to two women. In time, they would recruit slaves of their own."
Along with racketeering and sex trafficking, Raniere was indicted on crimes included forced labor, money laundering, wire fraud, identity theft and possession of child pornography, according to the Times.
He was alleged to have started a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old, and prosecutors said he kept a collection of nude photographs of the teenage follower as "a trophy."
"Smallville" actress Allison Mack, 36, was indicted alongside Raniere in 2018, and pleaded guilty in April on charges that she schemed to convert women into sex slaves for Raniere. Prosecutors allege that Mack recruited women, forced them to have sex with Raniere and then used explicit photos and damaging information to ensure their compliance.
Mack told recruits they were joining a female mentorship group, the AP reported.
"I believed Keith Raniere's intentions were to help people, and I was wrong," Mack said during her plea hearing.
Mack will be sentenced on Sept. 11 and faces two counts of racketeering, each with maximum terms of 20 years.
After the jury ruled against Raniere, the actor Catherine Oxenberg, who starred in the soap opera "Dynasty" and whose daughter was once a NXIVM follower told reporters that justice had finally been served.
"This was a very frightening group," Oxenberg said. "I had to save a child who was caught in the grips of this cult, so I wasn't going to stop until I succeeded.
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Pictured above is Superorganism at SXSW.
After three days of musical bliss, the musical showcases continued to grow in number the closer the weekend came. Unfortunately for many, Saturday night proved to be a bit of a disappointment.
Beginning Thursday at noon, the Mohawk, a bar located in downtown Austin, was certainly the place to be. The daytime showcase presented by See Tickets and Paradigm Talent Agency, called "Sound + Vision," hosted a wide variety of artists. The artists ranging from Kelela to Cuco to Superorganism to Kweku Collins and Flint Eastwood, among many others. Fortunately for attendees, there was little, if no need at all, to choose which artists to watch throughout the day.
The Mohawk excellently handles such a large number of acts. The bar holds two stages that alternated thirty-minute sets throughout the day. The inside stage allowed fans to be up close and personal – within as little as a few inches from their favorite artists. On the other hand, the outside stage provided a similar proximity but open to a larger audience which made the shows feel a bit less intimate.
Notable performances during this showcase included Kweku Collins and Andrew W.K. Collins, a young rapper from just outside of Chicago and W.K., the long-haired heavy rocker hailing from Michigan. The artist was riding the recent release of his new album "You're Not Alone."
Later that evening, attendees flocked back to the venue to catch a glimpse of the popular Billie Eilish. A 16-year-old crowd-commanding singer and songwriter from California. Throughout the week and into the weekend, Eilish was to perform at numerous major and minor showcases. Although plagued with several technical difficulties throughout the set (as many artists were), Eilish put on an exciting performance for what would have appeared to be a "sold-out" show.
Past Thursday, the inundation of talent to the streets and venues of Austin continued well into the weekend with epic showcases hosted in some of Austin's most intimate venues.
The first of which was the Paramount and Pitchfork day party titled "Heathers". The party brought together a diverse group of individuals for an even more diverse musical lineup. With bloody marys in hand, attendees moseyed between stages to catch performances from Superorganism. The group is an eclectic group of musicians lead by Orono Noguchi. Noguchi is a young graduate of high school that opted to join the band rather than pursue a college degree. To add, JPEGMAFIA, an intense rapper from Maryland among many others also performed.
That night, DMC of the infamous and iconic rap duo Run-DMC, performed at Clive Bar on Rainey Street. Hosted by Showtime and the newly created television series "The Chi," the evening felt akin to a house party as guests were invited to witness the evenings performers.
Closing out the weekend was supposed to be The Roots & Friends presented by the super-sponsor of SXSW, Bud Light. Eager to witness the award-winning group "jam" with notable musicians like Ludacris and Tank and the Bangas, fans lined up hours before the event began in an attempt to guarantee entry.
Unfortunately, they went on to cancel the showcase nearly an hour after its set time.
According to authorities, the venue remained on lock down due to a bomb threat. Despite clearing the premises, SXSW officials along with Bud Light and The Roots decided to cancel the events for the safety of the fans.
Questlove posted a series of tweets informing fans of the cancellation before SXSW or Bud Light officials made any announcement. With heads hung low, fans made their way back into the heart of downtown and caught one of the many other performances. Whether it was Cut Copy at Lustre Pearl on Rainey Street or White Reaper taking the stage at Clive Bar, the weekend ended on a high note. Consisting of fans embracing the opportunity to catch new performers and a plethora of new music, SXSW was a success.


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Warehouse operations have benefited immensely with the increased development of robotics over the past few years. Despite the fact that 2018 Google statistics found that around 97% of e-commerce site visitors were not making purchases, the demand to fulfill e-commerce purchases continues to grow. This is especially true for huge e-commerce sites like Amazon, which has recently acquired Canvas Technology.
Canvas Technology is a warehouse robotics startup based in Boulder, Colorado. Canvas was founded in 2015 and is led by Jonathan McQueen. The company has shown some truly impressive work with their fully autonomous cart system over the years.
The cart system was displayed at Playground Global's open house last year and the startup company even raised a $15 million Series A led by Playground. At the open house, the cart system was able to successfully maneuver around people and objects in the space.
The autonomous cart system uses 3D imaging and a software system that was developed in-house to allow it to move around and avoid objects in its way. The software system can be applied to other items, like lifts and vehicles, needed to be used around a warehouse.
By using the in-house software, spatial artificial intelligence, and top-of-the-line cameras, these robotics can navigate through crowded areas easily. And since fall protection measures were introduced by OSHA in 1971, safety has always been a top priority, especially in warehouses. Fortunately, this technology allows the robots to move about both quickly and safely even with several moving parts, like people and operating equipment.
In 2012, Amazon acquired Kiva Systems for $775 million. This acquisition resulted in one of the early leaders in robotics for logistics being taken off the market — which, in turn, put Amazon well ahead of its competitors. Kiva Systems produced shelving robotics and with the e-commerce company pushing for more automated parts throughout its warehouses, these robotics have been used in Amazon's numerous fulfillment for several years now.
And the Kiva Systems addition wasn't just big news for Amazon — this investment also encouraged numerous other startups to delve deeper into the world of autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles. These startups had high hopes of being noticed by retailers and third-party logistics, and Canvas Technology definitely succeeded.
TechCrunch reported that Amazon issued a statement on the new deal, saying, "We are inspired by Canvas Technology's innovations, and share a common vision for a future where people work alongside robotics to further improve safety and the workplace experience. We look forward to working with Canvas Technology's fantastic team to keep inventing for customers."


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This is an incredible book. Powerful, absorbing, interesting, smooth – all those clichéd words that we apply to books live in this novel. I could hardly put it down.
The story of the author is sad. Némirovsky was born in Russia in 1903 and emigrated to Paris during the October revolution, studied at the Sorbonne, and began to write. She was an immediate success. She was working on Suite when she was arrested by the Gestapo and sent to Auschwitz, where she died in 1942.
Suite was hidden and completely unknown for 65 years. She originally intended to include five books, according to the appendices. The appendices include extensive notes for the two books here and her plans for the other three. They also include correspondence with her husband and daughters the day she was arrested. His pathetic, hopeless attempts to rescue her were tragic. He begged and groveled before every friend and official he could button hole. His desperation and sense of panic comes through – even in the telegrams.
The first book involves the braided stories of a group of people fleeing Paris ahead of the advancing German army in 1940. They include a snooty aristocrat, a bank auditor and his secretary wife, the bank president, who is trying to rescue his wife and his mistress without them meeting, an obnoxious writer who cares only about his manuscripts, and saddest of all, an effeminate man who collects fine porcelain which he quietly and tenderly packs for the journey.
The second book shifts to a small village in the occupied zone near the demarcation line with Vichy France. The Germans have occupied the town and the class consciousness of both sides comes to the surface. The tone of this book is serene and placid. Only the occasional abrasive interactions threaten to upset the peacefulness of the narrative.
The characters are subtly and finely drawn. They move the story, which leaves the plot in the background, probably because it would have been as well known to her readers then as it is today. I recently finished watching Ken Burn's brilliant documentary on World War II, which also focused on ordinary families and soldiers. The book ends with the German invasion of Russia in 1941 – the last scene is the German army marching out of the village.
When I got to the end of the second book I was devastated that there was no more. What could Némirovsky have planned, what wonderful insights into war and the psyche of invaders and conquerors might she have revealed. This is probably the first time I have been so directly affected by the unspeakable tragedy of the holocaust. God surely was asleep at the wheel from 1932 to 1945. A second novel, Fire in the Blood, has recently been published.
--Chiron, 11/7/07


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A Historical Week: Reflections on The "Rebel Flag"
By Jeffrey VanWingen M.D. More Blogs by This Author
History has been made this summer. My eyes and ears have been open to our nation's culture over the past weeks as I have seen political, media and personal lines drawn. As an observer and a human I have wrestled with the issues from every angle my mind could take me in the contexts of history, politics, faith and the heart. My blog is mostly about educating the masses about wellness and medical issues, but this is about me, putting my stethoscope down and taking my doctor coat off to get out the reckoning and weigh in.
The Confederate Flag is Removed From the South Carolina State Capitol
This week the confederate flag was taken down from the state capitol of South Carolina. It has been there as a symbol for countless years. Mississippi, along with several other states seceded from the union, igniting America's Civil War.
The Civil War was America's bloodiest conflict by far. It ripped our country in two. Family members were pitted against one another. 620,000 estimated lives were lost. The statistics and facts could go on. Frankly, however, 150 years later we simply cannot grasp with any sort of empathy the magnitude of the Civil War.
Yet, here we are 150 years later dealing with an issue relating to the Civil War and the basic powder keg issues that touched it off—race, individual freedoms and our country's unity. Like many, I have read the commentaries, memes and political posturing since this issue surfaced. Most link the resurfaced call to remove the flag to the race-fueled tragedy in Charleston. Few, however, see the issue of unity as a driving force.
I see them both.
Yesterday, I tended to the medical needs of an elderly patient of mine. He grew up in Mississippi, served his country in Europe during World War II and eventually settled in my home state of Michigan. I couldn't resist asking him about his thoughts. He recalled Jim Crow and the lack of freedoms he endured, but didn't seem to be too bothered by the flag. I was bothered for him.
I have read statistics that most Americans are not bothered by the confederate flag. But it is not about the people who are not bothered. The confederate flag is a reminder of a divided nation and slavery so much more than it is a badge of a rebel spirit or a colorful decoration.
Some people wonder "Why now, 150 years later?"
Like Rome wasn't built in a day, so goes most arduous tasks. In Lincoln's Gettysburg Address he discussed healing and unifying our nation. He talked of work ahead for our nation. He obviously referred to burying the dead and bringing states back together. I believe he considered even further the task of burying racism and uniting more than just territories on the map. My parents grew up in Jim Crow and now such an environment seems ridiculous. We continue to evolve…two steps forward and occasional steps back.
Some have reasoned that a flag, of a rival school for instance, may bother them and yet they do not call for it to be taken down. But people under such flags did not seek to pull our nation apart and perpetuate the institution of denying the freedom of an entire race.
As happy as I was to see unified decision to remove the flag from South Carolina's capitol, I was disheartened to see persons using the issue to break apart a unified stance.
Politicians have politicked and contrarians have voiced their dissent.
Kid Rock told Al Sharpton's group to "kiss his ass" in requesting that he remove the flag. He has also reflected, "I played Barack Obama's inauguration even though I didn't vote for him. I didn't agree with his policies. But there was an exciting sense of change in the air. That promise hasn't been fulfilled- the country is more divided than ever."
He has, in my opinion, an unfulfilled opportunity to be the change he desires to see in a move toward unifying our country. I discovered this quote on the facebook page called Tea Party Express. Perhaps here is the more accurate source of disunity, the political circus.
I do not feel that the confederate flag should be put out of sight in America. On the contrary, I believe it should be displayed throughout the country in museums and other venues to remind us of the toll our country paid as it reached the boiling point of disunity among our bound states and equality of race.
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Taking down the flag does NOT make our American history go away. For some, THAT flag was a constant reminder of how far we have come.