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Royal Doulton began in England during 1815 previously known as Jones, Watts and Doulton. It wasn't until 1973 that Royal Doulton claimed its current name that people across the world know and love. Royal Doulton boasts some of the most popular collections of tableware and ornaments, adding newly hand crafted pieces yearly. Each year Royal Doulton produce one ornament made of fine bone china that represents the meaning of motherhood for their mother's day collection. A new concept and angle of motherhood is demonstrated and portrayed in each of these fine bone china masterpieces. This article will outline the past seven annual mother's day figurines produced by Royal Doulton.
- 1 1) 2011 Mother's Day Figure of the Year – 'A Mother's Love'
- 2 2) 2012 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'A Tender Love'
- 3 3) 2013 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'Togetherness'
- 4 4) 2014 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'A Mothers Joy'
- 5 5) 2015 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'Time Together'
- 6 6) 2016 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'Cherished Moment'
- 7 7) 2017 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'Precious Moments'
1) 2011 Mother's Day Figure of the Year – 'A Mother's Love'
This piece produced for the 2011 mother's day was designed by Neil Faulkner. Created with shades of ocean blue, white and cream this figurine shows the pure love and connection between mother and baby. The tiny baby lays it's head on the shoulder of it's mother who stands 8.7 inches tall. This edition depicts the warmth and comfort children feel from their mother's arms. This figurine sells for approximately $224 although can be hard to purchase due to the high demand for these figurines.
2) 2012 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'A Tender Love'
The 2012 mothers day edition by Royal Doulton depicts a mother with her young daughter out perhaps on a sunny day sharing memories together possibly picking the flowers held in the little girls hand. Blue's and pink's are the dominant colors within this piece and show the contrast between the young girl and her mother.
This piece, hand made and decorated also sells for approximately $224. 'A Tender Love' is 8.6 inches tall and was designed by Neil Faulkner. This figurine portrays the beauty of motherhood shown by the glowingly gorgeous mother and daughter.
3) 2013 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'Togetherness'
Togetherness, gets its name from a mother and a daughter close by each other picking flowers. This piece created by Neil Faulkner was the 2013 special mother's day edition by Royal Doulton. Standing 8 and a half inches tall both the mother and daughter are matching in tones of pink and white. With similar stances, colors and facial expressions this edition shows the pure bond between a mother and her daughter. Togetherness displays femininity as well as motherhood. Made of fine bone china this piece of Royal Doulton history currently sells for approximately $153.
4) 2014 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'A Mothers Joy'
Designed by Neil Faulkner a British designer, A Mothers Joy, the 2014 Royal Doulton mother's day edition is of a mother holding her daughter above her waist. This bone china piece displays a woman sweeping her daughter in her arms both looking into each other's eyes. The mother's skirt has a floral pattern and the daughters sleeves delicately cuffed with blue showing the pure attention to detail that Royal Doulton provides.
Unlike many of the other mother's day edition pieces where the child is standing next to the mother, this piece the mother is holding her child adoringly. This piece can sell for up to $320.
5) 2015 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'Time Together'
Time together was produced for the 2015 mother's day sharing precious moments between a mother and daughter. This fine bone china piece intends to recreate times spent between mother and daughter getting ready for a special occasion. The mother dressed in a vibrant red ball gown is gripped by her daughter who appears to be wearing her floral blue night gown.
Each mother's day piece is hand crafted by Neil Faulkner although this particular piece not only represents mother's day but also the 200th anniversary of production of Royal Doulton.
This piece measures 9 inches tall and can retail for approximately $215. 'Time Together' in particular not only represents mothers day but was also inspired by aspects of beauty, dance and fashion.
6) 2016 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'Cherished Moment'
Retailing for approximately $224, the 2016 mother's day piece titled Cherished Moment is of a daughter who is the spitting image of her mother. Both mother and daughter wear similar pink flowers in their identical brunette hair. The trim on the daughters dress along with the ribbon around her ribs matches the color of the mother's dress. This ceramic figurine which stands 8 and a half inches tall depicts the similarities between mother and daughter and shows the way in which many young girls look up to their mothers and aspire to be like them one day.
Royal Doulton in this special mother's day figurine has intended to present that every young girls role model is their mother. Cherished Moment is the second newest mother's day figurine to date.
7) 2017 Mother's Day Figurine of the Year – 'Precious Moments'
Precious moments, the 2017 special mother's day piece by Royal Doulton stands 8.7 inches tall and retails for approximately $250. Both mother and daughter wear ball gowns with gold trimming. The daughter looks up to her mother while the mother looks down upon the daughter. The young daughter has a blue butterfly resting on her hand while the mother holds a bunch of flowers. Fine details have also been incorporated into this piece such as the fine pearl necklace visible on the mother neck.
This piece has been created from fine bone china and is the most recent mothers day edition to date.
If you are looking for a special gift for your mother this mothers day look no further than the Royal Doulton special bone china pieces. Each mother's day edition, is a unique hand crafted ornament with its own special meaning. These unique pieces are a gift that will last with care, longer than a lifetime.


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Nondestructive Identification of Natural and Synthetic Organic Colorants in Works of Art by Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering
We present a new method based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) for the nondestructive identification of organic colorants in objects whose value or function precludes sampling, such as drawings, prints, historic and archeological textiles, handwritten or printed documents, and forensic evidence. A bead of a polymer hydrogel loaded with a solution containing water, an organic solvent, and a chelating agent is used to extract minimal amounts of the colorants from the work of art for SERS analysis. Using a gel as a medium for the solvent mixture confines its action only to the areas of the work of art covered by the gel bead. The gel bead is then removed from the work of art, covered with a drop of Ag colloid, and examined with a Raman microscope. Transfer of the dye from the substrate to the gel does not require removing a sample from the work of art, therefore preserving the physical integrity of the object. Spectrophotometric color measurements confirm that color change is below the limit perceivable by a human observer. Finally, the size of the polymer bead can be reduced to a fraction of a millimeter in order to further minimize any impact on the work of art, without detriment to the effectiveness of the method. The technique has been successfully used for the analysis of a mordant dye on the 15th century Netherlandish tapestry, "The Hunt for the Unicorn", and of a synthetic lake pigment on a Meiji period Japanese woodblock print.
Marco Leona†, Peter Decuzzi‡, Thomas A. Kubic‡, Glenn Gates§, and John R. Lombardi
† Department of Scientific Research, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10028, United States
‡ John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, 445 West 59th Street, New York, New York, 10019, United States
§ The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States
Department of Chemistry and Center for Analysis of Structures and Interfaces (CASI), The City College of New York, New York, 10031, United States
Anal. Chem., 2011, 83 (11), pp 3990–3993 DOI: 10.1021/ac2007015 Publication Date (Web): April 28, 2011 Copyright © 2011 American Chemical Society
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Fans of New York rap have been spoilt this year, particularly by the producers that maintain that heavy-handed hardcore sound that was most prevalent in the 90s. I'm running out of words to describe the likes of DJ Skizz, who falls in to the same category as Marco Polo, Statik Selektah, Endemic et al. Industrious and workmanlike are apt adjectives for many of these guest emcee projects, and DJ Skizz's compilation is no different. The list of emcees reads off like a late 90s list of rappers that many may recognise, but none have really crossed over: Nature, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Illa Ghee, Rah Digga. Mixed in with legendary figures like Masta Ace and Tragedy Khadafi, current fire-spitters Reks and Roc Marciano and the ingredients are there to match up to any of the recipes that Statik or Marco have recently cooked up.
Unfortunately for Skizz, there's only two songs where he shows his true worth as a producer: "Vio-lence" and "Let 'Em Know". The former is inexplicably misspelt, but given Lil' Fame's raucous presence, one of the better moments. He shares mic time with Ill Bill, and because they are so distinct, the overdone subject matter is more forgivable.
"Let Em Know" benefits from some much needed energy, blending pianos with the trio of Rah Digga, Shabaam Sahdeeq and Tragedy Khadafi all serving up reminders of their reliability. Khadafi seems to be on every other project that's out at the moment, and it's great to see him firing out strong verses with such consistency. The problem with "B.Q.E." lies in the fact it is constantly stuck between mediocrity and flat out feebleness: songs like "Roast Ya" and "Triboro Thoro" are bland and musically the weakest efforts from Skizz, and there are quite a few weak tracks holding this album together. Decent yet unremarkable songs such as "Day in the Life", "Sucio" and "Init2Win" fail to leave any real impression.
Much of this album fails primarily because the vast majority of the instrumentals aren't really all that - "B.Q.E." is distinctly less polished than similar releases from Marco Polo and Kid Tsunami, sounding most like the compilation records from DJ JS-1 from a few years ago. Sure, it's catered to boom bap revivalists, but it's so devoid of memorable melodies that the standard street tales fail to register. It's precisely the type of CD you'd buy ten years ago, enjoy a couple of songs and then remember you spent $15 on it. God bless MP3.
Music Vibes: 2 of 10 Lyric Vibes: 4 of 10 TOTAL Vibes: 3 of 10
Originally posted: December 17th, 2013
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Sinner, how thy heart is troubled, God is coming very near; Do not hide thy deep emotion, Do not check that falling tear. O be saved, His grace is free; O be saved, He died for thee; O be saved, He died for thee. Jesus now is bending o'er thee, Jesus lowly, meek and mild; To the friend who died to save thee, Canst thou not be reconciled? Art thou waiting till the morrow? Thou may'st never see its light; Come at once—accept His mercy, He is waiting—come tonight. With a lowly, contrite spirit, Kneeling at the Savior's feet; Thou canst feel this very moment, Pardon—precious, pure and sweet. Let the angels bear the tidings, Upward to the courts of Heav'n; Let them sing, with holy rapture, O'er another soul forgiv'n.
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Dreamy Nights
We just returned home from the most dreamy trip in Hawaii with Aaron's family.
I woke up this morning to find sand still in the boys swimsuits / suitcases and having serious pineapple withdrawals!
Hawaii is my all time favorite vacation, EVER.
Maybe it's because Aaron and I honeymooned in Hawaii, so it holds a really special place in my heart!
It's hands down one of the prettiest places on earth and being there as a family was perfect.
The kiddos were champs on the 9 hour flight and once we were there, it took a few days to adjust to the 5 hour time difference but they did it!
I had a wake up call at 5:30 AM to feed Luke, so the days definitely started bright and early!
It made for early morning workouts and sunrise breakfasts :)
Missing this beautiful place so much already! ^^
Ryan asked me about 25 times today when daddy was coming home from work.
We got spoiled and had him all to ourselves for 9 days!
Hope everyone is having an incredible week and gosh I'm SO SO excited about this new blog design!
Working through a few last minute details and a post on it will be live tomorrow morning! XO
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These pictures are SO precious and pretty!! And I know I already sent you an email about this- but I LOVE the new blog design! Absolutely gorgeous!!ReplyDelete
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Visit Angel Falls
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There are many Waterfalls in South Amerika to visit, however The Angel Falls is a waterfall like no other. Many think that the Iguazu Falls (on the border of Brazil and Argentina), the Niagara Falls (on the border of America and Canada) or the Victoria Falls (Zambia) are the highest waterfalls in the world. But no, in the middle of the wilderness of Venezuala you will find the highest waterfall in the world; the Salto Ángel. The Angel Falls is with its 979 meters altitude almost 1 km high and by far the highest waterfall in the world. This baby is nine times deeper than the Victoria Falls and sixteen times higher than the Niagara Fall. The waterfall consists of two parts and the water falls down in two phases diving over the edge in the Canaima National Park. This world heritage park needs to undoubtedly be on your bucket list.
Best time to visit the Salto Ángel
The best travel period for Angel Falls has of course to do with the wet and dry season. There is a huge difference between the dry season, which runs from January to May, and the wet season, especially in August and September. The waterfall is at full strength in August and September. In the dry months the power of Angel Falls can be a bit disappointing since it is nothing more than a thin stream of water. Our tip is to visit Angel Falls as early as possible in the morning because it is still relatively quiet compared to the rest of the day and the light (or if you are lucky even the sun) is shining nicely on the water.
Where to stay in Canaima
If you are looking for a great place to stay in Canaima we recommend Campamento Ara Meru Lodge. The whole place was so tranquil and The Lodge itself is lovely and overlooks the Caroni River. The food was good and the service is pleasant. You can book it here on booking.com.
How to get there
The waterfall is not easy to reach, because this hidden gem is located in the middle of the wilderness of Venezuela. There is no road that goes to the waterfall. You have two different options to get there (fly or canoe). Walking is not an option, because you have to walk through the dense wilderness from the nearest town Canaima (around 50 km from Angel Falls). There is no clear road that leads to the waterfall. So it will take a lot of effort to get there, but it is more than worth it. Complete the experience by spending the night near the foot of the waterfall. Not only the waterfall is breathtaking, the journey towards it through the jungle on the water is equally overwhelming.


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"Crisis" is a strong word. Just a few weeks before this issue went to press, the U.S. and Iran seemed to be on the brink of war. So it might seem excessive to define a situation in which there is no danger to life or limb as a crisis. But in the world of cosmology, there may be no greater predicament than two divergent measurements of how fast the universe is expanding.
Last July, when scientists gathered at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics in Santa Barbara, Calif., to discuss the incongruity, "crisis" was the label they chose. Award-winning author Richard Panek explains the logic in his coverage of the expansion research: "Unlike a tension, which requires a resolution, or a problem, which requires a solution, a crisis requires a wholesale rethink. But of what?" In this case, it could be the measurement based on observations of the early universe using the cosmic microwave background, the measurement based on observations of the late universe using so-called standard candles, or the standard cosmological model itself. So, a crisis it is.
Elsewhere we turn our attention to more familiar, life-threatening examples of that classification. Journalist Kyle Dickman chronicles atmospheric chemists' efforts to understand what dangers lurk in wildfire smoke. As a result of climate change, such blazes now happen in places they once didn't, and they're more intense in places where they've always been. Disturbingly, we still don't know how their emissions might imperil human health, but a project called FIREX-AQ is seeking to redress that ignorance.
Next, a pair of articles examine a form of genetic therapy that relies on antisense oligonucleotides—short strings of chemically modified DNA and RNA that incite or inhibit protein production to thwart pathology. First, journalist and Scientific American contributor Lydia Denworth and then married medical researchers Sonia Minikel Vallabh and Eric Vallabh Minikel describe applications for rare neurodegenerative diseases. Both stories are poignant—respectively, they recount the impacts of these illnesses on children and the researchers themselves (Vallabh carries a DNA mutation that puts her at grave risk for prion disease)—but also full of hope and determination in the face of adversity.
Finally, after a piece by science writer Gabriel Popkin, "What Is Killing the Monarchs?," that lays out a new view of what is afflicting America's most beloved butterfly, we break from crisis with rousing coverage of natural history and neuroscience.
Scientific American senior editor Kate Wong tells a tale about the discovery of what may be the oldest known example of narrative art—a 40,000-year-old cave painting of a hunt found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Following that, neuroscientist R. Douglas Fields writes the sequel to his 2008 article for this magazine about the surprising revelation that the brain's white matter (once thought to be merely structural) plays an important part in learning. Now Fields and others have figured out exactly how glial cells alter myelin, the insulation of our neural wiring, to support the mind's acquisition of knowledge.
In every issue, we strive for this balance between great crises in science and society and great strides in research. What the stories have in common is the power to fascinate and inspire.


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The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has cautioned government to avoid granting tax breaks to companies in the oil and gas sector.
The institute's latest briefing, which assessed the risk of a "race to the bottom" in how oil- and gas-producing countries manage tax issues in the pandemic context, said with the drop in oil prices, some countries will likely have to decide whether they will give tax breaks to oil and gas companies to attract or retain investment.
"The tax breaks on most currently-operating oil and gas projects are likely unnecessary and a waste of public money," NRGI cautioned.
"Companies' operating costs and taxes in all of the studied countries are well below the current price per barrel. These costs matter because companies tend only to stop production when the market oil price is below the costs of continuing to operate the project," it explained.
In the case of Ghana, the average operating cost is US$16 per barrel, whereas tax on upstream production is only US$5, leading to a total cost per barrel of US$21. This remains well below the current price per barrel of more than US$40.
Experts say the payments that oil and gas companies make to governments—in the form of production shares, taxes and royalties—are often larger per barrel of oil produced than the actual cost of production. When times are tight, this is where companies often look to cut their overall costs.
However, NRGI said tax breaks to oil and gas companies during price slumps have a volatile history.
"The wrong choice can mean countries lose out in the medium to long term, or companies gain a tax break that was unnecessary, reducing much-needed government revenue," the institute stated.
In the 2020 budget, government projected a benchmark oil price of US$ 62.6 per barrel. However, in July, the finance minister predicted oil revenue would be 50 percent lower than anticipated due to the pandemic. Currently, oil is trading around US$48 per barrel.
Sharing his opinion on the matter in an interview with Business24, Dr. Steve Manteaw, the former chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), the body which monitors the use of petroleum revenue in Ghana, noted that some oil and gas companies have started lobbying for tax reliefs to give them space to invest in their projects.
He said since taxes are fixed by Parliament, any decision to grant tax reliefs would requirement an amendment of the law.
"For this reason, I would advise government not to touch the tax laws and therefore not to grant any reliefs that may require an amendment to our tax law, but to put together a package that helps to mitigate the hardship in the interim without touching the tax laws," he recommended.
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A couple of months ago at Pen Night we received a tutorial on converting fountain pens to become "eyedropper pens," where the entire barrel of the pen is used to hold the ink, rather than a cartridge or converter. The benefit of this conversion is a pen that can hold much more ink; good for Antarctic expedition journalling, etc.
This conversion obviously requires the barrel to be watertight, and, to this end, I acquired an O-ring from the Bookmark ($1 plus tax; an excellent value).
What I neglected to note, however, is that the J. Herbin pen I selected to convert has a tiny hole in the bottom of the barrel. And so, when I syringed in the Sunshine Yellow ink, it immediately drained out (fortunately I was able to slurp most of it back up).
I got in touch with PenChalet, where I'd purchased the pen, and they confirmed it's not a defect.
So now I'll have to figure out a way to seal it up.
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Russian Blue Cat Breed Information
Russian Blue Cat: The Russian Blue is a naturally occurring breed that may have originated in the port of Arkhangelsk in Russia. They are also sometimes called Archangel Blues. It is believed that sailors took Russian Blues from the Archangel Isles to Great Britain and Northern Europe in the 1860s. The first recorded appearance outside of Russia was in 1875 at The Crystal Palace in England as the Archangel Cat. The Russian Blue competed in a class including all other blue cats until 1912, when it was given its own class. The breed was developed mainly in England and Scandinavia until after World War II.
Right after the war, a lack of numbers of Russian Blues led to cross-breeding with the Siamese. Although Russian Blues were in the United States before the war, it was not until the post-war period that American breeders created the modern Russian Blue that is seen in the United States today. American breeders combined the bloodlines of both the Scandinavian and British Russian Blues. The Siamese traits have now largely been bred out. The short hair and slate-gray/blue color are often seen in mixed-breed cats, which can affect breeders and showers due to mislabeling a cat as a Russian Blue.
Russian Blue Cat Personality
The Russian Blue is a curious and tranquil animal. They are known for their friendliness and intelligence and are somewhat reserved. They have been known to play fetch and open doors, and are sensitive to human emotions. They enjoy playing with a variety of toys and develop loyal bonds to their loved ones and other family pets. They are generally considered to be a quiet breed but there are always exceptions. They are normally reserved around strangers unless they are brought up in an active household. Many Russian Blues have been trained to do tricks. They can also be fierce hunters, often catching rodents, birds, rabbits, small mammals, or reptiles.
Russian Blue kittens are energetic and require adequate playmates or toys as they can become mischievous if bored. They have exceptional athleticism and rival even Abyssinians for their ability to leap and climb. Slow to mature, Russian Blues retain many of their adolescent traits both good and otherwise until they are 3–4 years old and even much older Blues can be easily enticed into play by their owners. Russian Blues are also highly intelligent. They have an excellent memory and will learn the hiding place of favorite toys (e.g., laser pointers) and lead their owners to them when they want a game. They also have a keen ability to remember favorite visitors and will race to greet familiar faces even if quite some time has passed between visits—a radical departure from their normally very reserved behavior around unfamiliar people.
Russian Blue Cat Breeders
With her triangular-shaped head, the Russian blue is a long and slender cat. She is fine-boned with large ears, a broad forehead, and straight nose, making her a very regal animal. Russian blues are known for a natural "smile." In addition to her luxurious silvery coat, her most distinctive features are her brilliant green eyes.
Despite being slender, the Russian blue is very strong and muscular, although her thick fur often hides her neck and shoulders, giving the impression that her frame is more robust. Her long legs allow her to run at high speeds.
Russian Blue Cat Size
Weight range:
Male: 10-12 pounds
Female: 7-10 pounds
Eye color:
Eyes are yellow with green rims as a kitten and become bright green as an adult.
Longevity Range: 15-20 years
Social/Attention Needs: Low
The tendency to Shed: Low
Length: Short
Characteristics: Straight, double-coat, plush
Colors: Dark gray tipped with silver
Pattern: None. Faint stripes may be present as a kitten but disappear in adulthood.
Less Allergenic: Yes
Overall Grooming Needs: Low
Club recognition:
Cat Association Recognition:
CFA, ACFA, FIFe, TICA, WCF
Russian Blue Cat History
Not much is known about this rare breed; however, it is believed that the Russian blue originates from northern Russia, specifically the Archangel Isles. According to the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), cat rumor has it that "the Russian blue breed descended from the cats kept by the Russian Czars. Assuming the Russian blue did migrate from northern Russia, it was likely via ship to England and northern Europe in the mid-1860s." As early as the sixteenth century, recorded history shows that trade ships passed between this territory and the British Isles, and the Vikings were active in both regions centuries prior, but there is no mention of the Russian blue cat until the nineteenth century.
As the CFA further explains, the Russian blue cat made its first public appearance in 1875 in a very regal way: exhibited at London's Crystal Palace as the "Archangel Cat." The Crystal Palace was constructed under the leadership of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, as the location of The Great Exhibition in 1851 and thereafter was used to exhibit items of interest (living and otherwise) to the people of Victorian London, and the attractions held international appeal as well. By the middle of the nineteenth century, "cat shows" had become regular and popular events.
It's no surprise that such a stately cat has such royal roots, with its sleek, sophisticated demeanor. Although it was exhibited alongside other blue cats, by 1912, the Russian blue was given its own classification, points out Vetstreet, after its introduction to the United States in the early 1900s. However, says the CFA, the breed really took ahold of pet lovers' hearts after World War II, and it has been gaining popularity steadily since the 1960s.


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Many exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have their holdings weighted by market capitalization. In other words, the total market value of a company's shares determines what proportion of an ETF's assets are invested in that holding. But "smart beta" funds are different, since they are not market-cap weighted.
For example, the market-cap-weighted SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), an S&P 500 ETF, has as its top two holdings Apple (AAPL), 3.36%, and Exxon Mobil (XOM), 2.47%. Apple is a bigger company than Exxon Mobil, so it has proportionally more representation in SPY's holdings.
Although "smart beta" funds also follow a passive index like other ETFs, the smart beta funds do so in ways besides the traditional market-cap-weighted approach.
There are several different ways a smart beta fund can be structured to avoid following the market-cap-weighted method. The most basic approach is to weight all stocks in an index equally, instead of by market cap. Another way is to weight the stocks in an index based on different fundamentals, such as book value, cash flow, sales or dividends. There are not really many limits on approaches smart beta funds can use; any number of other factors, like volatility, can be used to determine how much of a fund's assets are put into each holding.
As an example, let's compare SPY with the Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP), a smart beta fund that puts an equal weighting on each stock in the S&P 500. SPY has gained 8.62% this year, while RSP has done better, with an increase of 9.49%. RSP also has a yield of 1.37%. The chart below compares the performance of these two S&P 500 funds during the last year.
"Smart beta" has been gaining prominence among investors, but many individuals still do not know all the details about these funds. My hope is that this ETF Talk has served to demystify the concept of smart beta funds, and you now feel comfortable looking further into these nontraditional ETFs.
If you want my advice about buying and selling specific ETFs, including appropriate stop losses, please consider subscribing to my Successful ETF Investing newsletter. As always, I am happy to answer any of your questions about ETFs, so do not hesitate to send me an e-mail. You just may see your question answered in a future ETF Talk.
In case you missed it, I encourage you to read my article from last week about leveraged Russia ETFs. I also invite you to share your thoughts below.


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Ben Nevis Distillery
Visitor Centre, tours and whisky shop
Visitor Centre, tours and whisky shop at the one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland.
Please see the Ben Nevis Distillery website and our Things to Do listing -The Ben Nevis Distillery for further details.
Opening Times:
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As a scientific researcher, my work has allowed me to better understand the lack of equity in STEM. Because of this work, I was motivated to get involved with communities, including Girls in Tech, that are committed to equity in technology.
This is how I gradually began to participate in the programs offered by our global community. For example, in the 3D Design Global Classroom, I met — virtually — women from all over the world and received constant guidance from experts. I also participated in and won the Autodesk Competition. Since I got involved with this community I have had repeated opportunities to develop my potential, so I did not hesitate to apply for the "Share Your Voice" global competition.
Winning this contest and assisting for the first time with the Catalyst Conference has been, in short, the best learning and growth opportunity — personal or professional — I've had! During that two-day journey, I met many outstanding STEM women like the Girls in Tech managing directors, who inspired attendees and have become mentors for many women.
Speakers included representatives from world-renowned organizations such as NASA, Pixar, CNN, Unicef, eBay, Netflix, The Boeing Company, Canva, Ideo, Visa and more. Knowing their testimonies also made me recognize the importance of making visible the work of women in leadership positions — those women who are protagonists of change and responsible for decision-making at large companies. The truth is that if we do not see examples to follow, it is difficult for girls and young women to imagine themselves reaching such positions.
Thank you, Adriana and the entire Girls In Tech team, for creating these spaces that inspire so much!
You deserve to have opportunities and meet people who will enhance your professional development.
Know that you are not the rare one who swims against a tide of inequality.
Learn how to restore the existing gaps, find purpose every day and be proud of the woman you are.
It is always good to know what happens out there, and that is something I learned from Girls In Tech. Now I can say that I have a more expanded vision of what I can achieve through technology, what my contribution to my environment represents and how important it is to prioritize myself while I try to change the world. Work on yourself, develop skills, acquire knowledge, get involved with more people, invest time in what is important — and you will see the opportunities arrive.


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ALBANY – Dr. Paul J. Centi, PhD, of Albany, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Albany Medical Center. Dr. Centi was born in Amsterdam on September 20, 1923 to Anthony and Mary (Agosta) Centi. He was a veteran of service in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he first taught engineering at the University of Alabama before serving in France. He was a 1948 graduate of Siena College and earned his doctorate at Fordham University. He held teaching positions at Mount St. Mary's College and St. Peter's College, and was Assistant Director of Psychological Services at Fordham. He was also director of the Counseling Center at Holy Cross College. Dr. Centi later served as Professor of Psychology and Director of the Counseling Center at Siena College. He retired Professor Emeritus from Siena in 1987.
A licensed psychologist he was a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Association for Counseling and Development. He served as President of the American Catholic Psychological Association, President of Division 36 of the American Psychological Association and as a member of the Council of Representatives of the APA. He is listed in "Who's Who in American Education," "American Men of Science," "Who's Who in the East," "The National Register of Educational Researchers" and "The Dictionary of International Biography." He published many books, pamphlets and articles in his field. He also was a lifetime member of the Italian American Community Center serving on several committees and as President of the Board from 1988-1989.
Dr. Centi is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Dorothy Infante Centi; his children Daniel (Rosemary) Centi, Mary (Jean) Nelson, Paul Centi, Dorothy Centi-Jones, and Elizabeth Centi-Grogan; his grandchildren Daniel A., Justin (Amanda) and Jacqueline Centi, Joseph, Jeffrey and Christopher Nelson, Paul and Micaela Jones, Alyssa and Daniel Grogan; his sister Clem (David) Brumley; his sisters in law Terry and Ruth Centi; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Joseph and Gabe.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 8:30, and from there to the Parish of Mater Christi, Hurst Ave., Albany, at 9:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the Siena College Foundation Fund for Special Projects, Siena College, 515 Loudon Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Condolence Messages
Aunt Dorthy, Daniel, Mary, Paul, Dorthy and Liz;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for peace as you grieve. We will miss our Uncle Paul who always had time for his nieces and nephews; time to ask questions, listen to details of our lives,and offer advice and encouragement.
It's humbling to see how much he accomplished professionally, while knowing how much he also devoted to his family…a tremendous role model for our family.
Trust in the Lord for comfort and trust that Uncle Paul is at peace with his parents and brothers (I'd like to think his brother Gabe met him with a great meal ready and waiting).
To Liz and the entire Centi family I send my deepest and most sincere condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss. I send prayers and strength to all of you.
I'm so glad I saw your dad not too long ago and had the chance to chat with him.
Dwell on the fabulous memories and he will remain close to you forever.
With love, Regina Yakel Stewart
For the good times….so many of them.Our trip to Europe. Visiting family in Italy. The laughter!!!! The fun. We have lost the plan maker and the laughter. Sweet memories…. will last us forever. I wish I was capable of being there. to be with you Dorothy and your children. I wish I was there to console you. We were blessed to have these men in our lives. I have been praying for you, my beautiful nieces and nephews and their families and hope to get together with you soon. All my love,
Teri Centi
Aunt Dorothy, Danny, Mary, Paulie, Dorothy, and Lizzie
We are so truly sorry for your loss. I loved when your father would share stories about his youth and the memories of "growing up Italian." He was so proud of his heritage,( long before it was fashionable.) I know we will never get accustomed to these larger than life losses in our families …..but thank God we are a faithful family, and have the peace of knowing that a life everlasting awaits us all. We love you all and pray that you are comforted.
Liz and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Dwell on all the memories and he will remain forever in your hearts. He is at peace now with God and His Angels.
God Bless,
Mary Benson
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Joe. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Kathy Latham
Thoughts and prayers are being sent to all the Centi & Brumley families, God Bless you all, take care of each other and just remember what a wonderful man Paul was to everyone.
Love your cousins Dick & Mary Ann Inglese Dybas from Van Nuys, California
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
My sympathy to you and your family. I remember talking with you about your dad. At that time, he was teaching at Siena. I'm sure you kept him smiling with the great sense of humor that you possess.
Take care.
Dear Centi family,
I just heard of Paul's passing. Please accept my condolences. Paul was my father's cousin and we got to know each other when I was a student at Siena in the early 1970's. I truly enjoyed those days as he was always available to talk and had a genuine concern for the Siena community. Dan, we graduated together in 1974 and for a time we worked together in the library. I hope that you remember me. How fortunate we were to have had men like Paul teach us and model the Franciscan philosophy. Our lives have been all the better for having shared time with him.
Joe Inglese


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I agreed with my mother and decided to make this fragrant tea available to others who are not aware of this exotic tea. Within a year, we were making and distributing bottled hibiscus tea that we named Karkade Tea across the United States. Soon, we plan to expand around the world.
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Port all usages of check_prototype_exists() to check_prototype_definition(), defined in CheckPrototypeDefinition.cmake, coming with CMake since 2.8.5.
We use the version from CMake now, which is named FindFLEX.cmake (different casing !). Beside that there should be no changes in behaviour.
- find_package(Flex) -> find_package(FLEX)
We use the version from CMake now. The syntax of GETTEXT_PROCESS_PO_FILES() changed a bit, it now needs the additional keyword "PO_FILES.
- gettext_process_po_files(de ALL INSTALL_DESTINATION ${dest} file1.po file2.po) -> gettext_process_po_files(de ALL INSTALL_DESTINATION ${dest} PO_FILES file1.po file2.po)
The syntax of GETTEXT_PROCESS_POT() changed a bit, it now needs the additional keyword "LANGUAGES".
- GETTEXT_PROCESS_POT( <potfile> [ALL] [INSTALL_DESTINATION <destdir>] <lang1> <lang2> ... ) -> GETTEXT_PROCESS_POT( <potfile> [ALL] [INSTALL_DESTINATION <destdir>] LANGUAGES <lang1> <lang2> ... )
We use the version from CMake now. There is a minor difference, which will not affect many systems. The KDE version accepted only giflib version 4, while the CMake version accepted any version of giflib. If giflib version 4 .x is required, the version can now be specified:
- find_package(GIF) -> find_package(GIF 4 )
This actually only was an issue on some relatively old Sun machines in 2006. Maybe today it is not even there a problem anymore.
We use the version from CMake 2.8.7 now. There are two changes compared to the one in kdelibs:
- WinCE is probably not supported anymore, patches are welcome
This file does not exist anymore, use GETTEXT_MSGFMT_EXECUTABLE from #FindGettext.cmake coming with CMake instead.
The variable names have changed:
- POSTGRESQL_INCLUDE_DIR -> PostgreSQL_INCLUDE_DIRS
- POSTGRESQL_LIBRARIES -> PostgreSQL_LIBRARIES
This file does not exist anymore, use FindRuby.cmake coming with CMake instead. Most variables are the same. Below are the changes:
- find_package(RUBY) -> find_package(Ruby)
The following two variables have been removed, use the newer ones instead:
- X11_Xss_FOUND -> X11_Xscreensaver_FOUND
- X11_Xss_LIB -> X11_Xscreensaver_LIB
The following libraries are now not part of X11_LIBRARIES anymore, so they may have to be added to target_link_libraries() explicitely where needed:
- X11_Xau_LIB
- X11_Xft_LIB
- X11_Xdmcp_LIB
- X11_Xpm_LIB
This file has been removed. Use set_property(.. APPEND_STRING) instead (new in CMake 2.8.6).
- include(MacroAddCompileFlags) -> delete
- macro_add_compile_flags(target "-O2 -g") -> set_property(TARGET target APPEND_STRING PROPERTY COMPILE_FLAGS " -O2 -g")
This file has been removed. Use set_property(.. APPEND_STRING) instead (new in CMake 2.8.6).
- include(MacroAddLinkFlags) -> delete
- macro_add_link_flags(target "-no-rpath") -> set_property(TARGET target APPEND_STRING PROPERTY LINK_FLAGS " -no-rpath")
This file has been removed. Use set_property(... APPEND ...) instead.
- include(MacroAdditionalCleanFiles) -> delete
- macro_additional_clean_files(file1 file2 fileN) -> set_property(DIRECTORY APPEND PROPERTY ADDITIONAL_MAKE_CLEAN_FILES "file1;file2;fileN" )
This file has been removed and then those macros:
- normalize_version (requested_version normalized_version)
- macro_check_range_inclusive_lower (lower_limit value upper_limit ok)
- macro_ensure_version (requested_version found_version var_too_old)
- macro_ensure_version2 (requested_version2 found_version2 var_too_old2)
- macro_ensure_version_range (min_version found_version max_version var_ok)
Use VERSION_LESS or VERSION_GREATER instead. Example:
if ( ${MY_VERSION} VERSION_LESS ${REQUIRED_VERSION} ) # error, version is too old endif()
This file has been removed, instead FeatureSummary.cmake from CMake >= 2.8.6 has to be used, which has even more functionality. Please have a look at the documentation of FeatureSummary.cmake on the cmake manpage.
- macro_log_feature(<variable> <FEATURE> <DESCRIPTION> <URL> <REQUIRED> <MIN_VERSION> <COMMENTS>) -> set_package_properties(FEATURE PROPERTIES DESCRIPTION <DESCRIPTION> URL <URL> TYPE (RUNTIME|OPTIONAL|RECOMMENDED|REQUIRED) PURPOSE "good for something")
- macro_display_feature_log() -> feature_summary(WHAT ALL FATAL_ON_MISSING_REQUIRED_PACKAGES)
This file is now part of the extra-cmake-modules package and thus has been renamed to ECMOptionalAddSubdirectory.cmake
- include(MacroOptionalAddSubdirectory) -> include (ECMOptionalAddSubdirectory)
- macro_optional_add_subdirectory(...) -> ecm_optional_add_subdirectory(...)
This file has been removed, the purpose was broken.
- include (MacroOptionalDependPackage) -> delete
- macro_optional_depend_package() -> delete
This file does not exist anymore. Instead, starting with CMake 2.8.6, every find_package() call which is not REQUIRED can be disabled by setting the variable CMAKE_DISABLE_FIND_PACKAGE_<PackageName> to TRUE. This makes this macro unnecessary.
- include(MacroFindPackage) -> delete
- macro_optional_find_package(Foo ...) -> find_package(Foo ... )
This file has been merged into CMake, but has been renamed to CMakePushCheckState.cmake.
- include(MacroPushRequiredVars) -> include(CMakePushCheckState)
- macro_push_required_vars() -> cmake_push_check_state()
- macro_pop_required_vars() -> cmake_pop_check_state()
This macro has been merged into CMake, but has been renamed to WriteBasicConfigVersionFile.cmake, also the syntax changed slightly. To get exactly the same behaviour as with the old macro, do as shown below. For details see the documentation in the man page.
- include(MacroWriteBasicCMakeVersionFile) -> include (WriteBasicConfigVersionFile)
- macro_write_basic_cmake_version_file(<outfilename> 1 2 3) -> write_basic_config_version_file(<outfilename> VERSION 1.2.3 COMPATIBILITY AnyNewerVersion )
This has been added to CMake and provides the generate_export_header macro. This macro is the replacement of kde4_create_exports_header.
This file does not exist. Use this instead of find_package(KF5) :
find_package(ECM 0.0.10 REQUIRED CONFIG) set(CMAKE_MODULE_PATH ${ECM_MODULE_PATH}) include(KDEInstallDirs) include(KDECMakeSettings) find_package(KF5 CONFIG REQUIRED I18n KIOCore ....)
For stricter compilation flags you can also include(KDEFrameworkCompilerSettings).
Removed functions:
- kde4_add_executable ➙ add_executable (the only difference was automoc, which is done by cmake now)
- kde4_add_unit_test(exe ...) ➙ add_executable(exe ...) + add_test(mylib-exe exe) + ecm_mark_as_test(exe). The NOGUI flag is now ecm_mark_nongui_executable(exe)
- kde4_add_ui_files ➙ qt5_wrap_ui
- kde4_add_kcfg_files ➙ kconfig_add_kcfg_files
- kde4_install_icons ➙ ecm_install_icons (see the notes about this command)
Removed variables:
- LIB_SUFFIX : if the automatic detection does not work as it should, set LIB_INSTALL_DIR
- KDE4_CXX_FPIE_FLAGS, KDE4_PIE_LDFLAGS: not needed anymore, works automatically since CMake 2.8.11 via automatic handling of the POSITION_INDEPENDENT_CODE target property
- KDE4_ENABLE_EXCEPTIONS: Exceptions are now handled through KDECompilerSettings.cmake, as follows
- To enable exceptions globally (they are disabled by default) use
- To enable exceptions in a target (they are disabled by default) use
- To enable exceptions in just a file use
kde_source_files_enable_exceptions([file1 [file2 [...]]])
- To enable exceptions globally (they are disabled by default) use
- test related settings have been removed. Get them now via find_package(KF5 COMPONENTS CMake)
In source code for KDE Software icons are typically called following the pattern
for instance, ox64-apps-kfontview.png which installs it to the oxygen theme, 64x64 size, apps category, and name kfontview.png.
In ECM, the name pattern has changed to
and the theme is specified as a parameter in
ecm_install_icons(ICONS <icon> [<icon> [...]] DESTINATION <icon_install_dir> [LANG <l10n_code>] [THEME <theme>])
Notice that in this version of the command you need to explicitly list the icons to install, yet the command will also accept the backwards-compatible form
ecm_install_icons(<icon_install_dir> [<l10n_code>])
but generate deprecation warnings.
Also, in KDE Frameworks 5 some old icon categories (from KDE 3 times) have been removed, you will need to rename the icon files in the source code:
- mime ➙ mimetypes
- filesys ➙ places
- device ➙ devices
- app ➙ apps
- action ➙ actions
(If you keep these old invalid categories they will install into actions.)
Keep in mind that Breeze is becoming the new default icon theme. It uses Oxygen as a backup theme but you are better installing the icons into Hicolor to be compatible with all including non-KDE desktops.
A porting script fix-ecm-install-icons.pl to take care of all warnings when using ecm_install_icons in the deprecated form (also renaming icons to the new pattern and taking care of the old categories) is provided in the kde-dev-scripts repository.


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We're slowly approaching that April 26th date when Avengers: Endgame will hit theaters around the world and finally tell us exactly how our favorite heroes will beat Thanos. Because after all, that's what we all expect to go down in the fourth installment of the Avengers saga. We're in the home stretch now, in that one future out of 14,000,605 possible future scenarios that Doctor Strange saw where they win. How will it all happen? That's another story, and something fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have tried to guess ever since they walked out of the theater when the final Infinity War credits scenes ended.
What is certain is that the Russo brothers, who directed both Infinity movies as well as Captain America: Civil War, will try to shock the audience. That means we should expect a happy end that's most definitely will not be entirely happy for all the characters. Some of them will have to die or make other sacrifices to undo the snap. And a brand new theory offers us the kind of heartbreaking, bittersweet sacrifice we may soon witness.
Reddit user CaptainSpaceWolf13 thinks that Tony Stark, who will undoubtedly be one of the most notable heroes of Endgame, might die by the end of the film. Robert Downey Jr.'s contract with Marvel has reached its end, and that's why we expect Iron Man to die or retire after the final film in Marvel's Phase 3 of MCU films. Downey's Stark/Iron Man has been the driving force of the Avengers movies for a decade, but he may now pass that burden to someone else.
However, having Stark disappear from the MCU by dying might be too sad for fans. So Marvel could come up with a clever trick for Stark to stick around after death. This Redditor's theory says that before passing away, Stark could transfer his consciousness to a computer and become the artificial intelligence (AI) that will power Spider-Man's suit, which also happens to be a Stark creation:
That way his character can continue to evolve, and he wouldn't necessarily be a major part of the MCU going forward, but he would still always be there. Most recently in the comics, Tony has 'died' and uploaded his consciousness into an AI. This way he can still be a part of his world and can still help his friends, while technically being gone. If Tony were to die in the MCU, then this would be the best way for his character to go, and to make it even better he could become [Peter Parker/Spider-Man's] new AI. This way Tony could still be a central father figure and mentor to Peter, all while taking a back seat to the future MCU while still being important. In the past movies, there has definitely been a deep connection between the two characters and this happening in the future just really makes sense to me. Just imagine Tony dying at the end of Avengers 4 and then in an end-credits scene we see Peter getting ready to go do Spider-Man stuff and then boom we hear Tony's voice saying 'hey kid,' and the movie ends.
I have to say that the theory does sound smart and plausible, and could offer Downey/Iron Man a proper way out. Fans all over the world would miss him, but he'd still be present in future MCU films. Spider-Man: Far From Home will be the first Marvel film from Phase 4. So, whatever happens in Endgame, the credits scenes will likely include some sort of thread that connects the two movies.
What's interesting is that we already have a reversed version of that theory. Paul Bettany voiced Iron-Man's Jarvis AI for years before actually appearing in a film as Vision. And Bettany's voice as Jarvis is pretty iconic. The actor voiced Jarvis in five films, including all three Iron-Man movies, The Avengers, and Avengers: Age of Ultron. The latter is also the movie where he became Vision, getting actual scenes in other MCU blockbusters including Civil War and Infinity War. Vision, of course, is now dead, but we expect him to be resurrected in Endgame — though Bettany isn't credited for the movie on IMDb for the time being.


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Water is now flowing freely along a 480-foot stretch of San Francisquito Creek after Stanford University removed the aged Lagunita Diversion Dam.
The 120-year-old dam was located near Alpine Road and the Stanford Weekend Acres neighborhood. The latter is in unincorporated Menlo Park. Removing the 8-foot-high structure now allows water to flow freely downstream to support endangered-fish-species habitat in the creek. San Francisquito is home to a population of the Central California Coast Distinct Population Segment of steelhead.
Removal of the concrete structure began in June 2018 and took five months to complete, according to the university. This section of the creek has been restored to include large rock boulders, logs and crib walls to create pools and riffles (rocky shallows) similar to other parts of the creek favored by the steelhead.
The dam was part of a decades-old controversy regarding Searsville and Lagunita dams. Two environmental groups, Our Children's Earth Foundation and Ecological Rights Foundation, sued Stanford in 2014 claiming that the university had violated the Endangered Species and Clean Water acts by continuing to keep the Lagunita Dam in place.
The dam created a flume that filled Lake Lagunita with drinking water, but the flume and dam have not been operational since the 1930s, according to the university. Stanford added a fish ladder in 1954 to help the steelhead move over the structure, but the ladder was prone to debris jams that caused the steelhead difficulty navigating through the structure, according to a 2014 National Marine Fisheries Service biological opinion on the university's Steelhead Habitat Enhancement Project.
The dam also created about a 1,000-foot-long area of sediment upstream and a deep plunge pool downstream, which impeded the steelhead from spawning, according to the university's November 2017 funding application to the state Department of Fish & Wildlife.
The university and plaintiffs reached a temporary settlement to halt the lawsuit and a separate legal action regarding Searsville Dam until Stanford could obtain regulatory approvals to change water flow at the Jasper Ridge Road Crossing and remove Lagunita Dam. Stanford has completed the so-called low-flow crossing at Jasper Ridge Road.
Removing the structure and adding the improvements created about 14.6 miles of high-quality habitat upstream of the dam.
"Looking ahead, we have a 10-year monitoring plan to keep an eye on the improvements that were constructed at the site and make sure the structural components and vegetation remain in place," Tom Zigterman, director of water resources and civil infrastructure for Stanford, said in a statement to Stanford News Service.


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Research Article, J Tourism Res Hospitality Vol: 2 Issue: 2
Events and the Means of Attention
|Greg Richards1,2*
|1Department of Leisure Studies, Tilburg University, The Netherlands
|2Academy for Leisure, NHTV Breda, The Netherlands
|Corresponding author : Greg Richards
Dept of Leisure Studies, University of Tilburg, PO Box 90153, 5000LE Tilburg, The Netherlands
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
|Received: February 20, 2013 Accepted: March 06, 2013 Published: March 14, 2013
|Citation: Richards G (2013) Events and the Means of Attention. J Tourism Res Hospitality 2:2. doi:10.4172/2324-8807.1000118
Events and the Means of Attention
In the contemporary network society, attracting public attention has become more challenging as the supply of information increases. Events arguably play an essential role in synchronizing personal, social and political agendas, helping to focus attention and frame places, objects and people. The event audience justifies the event by paying attention to it, but the event also has to reciprocate by paying attention to the audience. This paper looks at how contemporary rituals that are designed to focus attention and generate 'emotional energy' through shared co-presence and a mutual focus of attention, as suggested by Collins in 2004. The event itself, therefore, arguably mirrors practices in the wider network society, where sociality increasingly depends on generating and exchanging attention. The extent to which events and event places successfully create the conditions for successful event rituals by developing the means of attention is examined through examples of cultural and sporting events, focusing on the creative interplay between consumers and producers and their cocreation of event experiences.


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BTS Hasn't Aged A Day In Recreated Baby Photos — And It's Overwhelmingly Adorable
If you thought looking at BTS fills your heart with pure love and joy, wait until you see their recreated baby photos. Check out each member's modern rendition of an adorable moment from their past!
In head-to-toe Mickey Mouse merchandise, baby RM proudly roller-skated with his hands on his hips.
He executes the nonchalant pose and expression perfectly!
2. Jin
Baby Jin was already able to boast his broad shoulders in a classy suit and looked more like "worldwide squishy" than "worldwide handsome!"
Now, he's fit for the job of CEO of "Jin Hit" Entertainment!
3. Suga
Baby Suga's timid expression and meek peace sign are enough to turn Suga stans into a full-on sobbing mess.
From the sweater to the video game cartridge, his recreation is flawless!
4. J-Hope
Baby J-Hope looked dapper in his suspenders with his signature pouty face.
Besides his height, not much has changed for this cutie!
5. Jimin
Baby Jimin couldn't look less interested in being a cow, but at least it made for an incredibly adorable photo op.
Don't let his cheeks fool you — He did, in fact, age between these photos.
Clearly a prince since birth, baby V sports his crown like a true fashionista.
Just like that, the little prince has become a king!
7. Jungkook
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The 2015 Bottom Line report reveals that the cumulative investment needed to meet today's need just for highways and bridges – independent of future growth prospects – tops $740 billion over 6 years. With annual spending at approximately $88.3 billion, the need is a huge number and it is growing.
Highways and Bridges An annual capital investment of at least $120 billion for highways and bridges between 2015 and 2020 is necessary to improve the condition and performance of the system. That assumes a rate of travel growth of 1.0 percent per year in vehicle miles of travel, which has been AASHTO's sustainability projection and which represents the likely impacts of both population growth and economic recovery. Meanwhile annual capital spending at all levels of government – federal, state and local – is just $88.3 billion.
Transit An annual investment of $43 billion for public transportation is necessary to improve system performance and condition, given an expected 2.4 percent annual growth in transit passenger miles of travel. If transit ridership growth rises to 3.5 percent, the level that would double transit passenger miles of travel in 20 years, investment in public transportation capital would have to increase to $56 billion per year. Meanwhile, annual capital spending on transit is just $17.1 billion.
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I am really excited for Thanksgiving this year. Not really sure why, either, just am! I hate that the stores all skip over it and head straight to Christmas. Maybe I am boycotting that by being so excited for turkey, Pilgrams, and turkey head bands.
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When very good friends send emails to me that say "check this out", I usually pay attention. My friend Christine, of Shutters fame... the woman who has possibly the best taste in the world when it comes to decorating, sent me this simple cryptic message. There were addresses to 3 nurseries fairly close by. Being a most perfect day, cloudy with chance of drizzle (perfect for me...if you know me), and my husband having the day off, we hopped in the car for an adventure.
I am taking you along to visit one of these nurseries...Calgo Gardens, a most amazing place. If possible, it is both incredibly whimsical and extremely tranquil.
Because the owners, Penny and Mark Estomin were so gracious as to allow me to take pictures, I have this great opportunity to share some of their ideas with you.
The living wreaths are just beautiful, and something that I am going to want to include on one of the porches of our house. I was so taken by them until I saw this potting shed...
and the concept of a living roof blew me away! I fell madly in love with not only the idea, but the shed itself. All of the color, and the path leading to it, and those pots hanging on the walls...simply fantastic!
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The granite benches and tables made me want to linger. Can you imagine sitting on one of these to take in the beautiful gardens?
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Amanda Knox: A Split Decision
By Kaitlin Smalling
Often times, ubiquitous national boundaries truly represent rudimental distinctions worthy of international controversy. Such is the case with Amanda Knox, who has repeatedly been convicted and exonerated of the sexual assault and murder of roommate, Meredith Kercher, by Italy's highest court. The case that defined the difference between American and Italian court systems and the danger of traveling abroad has ignited a new flame: the overturning of Knox's 2011 acquittal.
In Perugia, Italy for studies in Italian and creative writing, 22-year-old Amanda Knox never expected to spend the next 5 years of her life there, nor did she expect to be sentenced to 26 years in prison. Unfortunately, on November 2nd 2007, she engaged in promiscuous activities while abusing marijuana. The following morning, her roommate was found with a slit throat and sexual wounds. Authorities immediately hauled Amanda, her then boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, and Ivory Coast National, Rudy Guede off to court. After a year-long trial that had the world divided, all were found guilty.
After the conviction, the prosecution received accusations that the plaintiffs tampered with evidence, lied to the media, and took advantage of a non-citizen detainee. During Knox's time in jail, questions regarding the prosecution's ethic came up as her family consistently revealed information contradicting that of the Italian press. Unfortunately, the prosecution got to the media before Amanda's lawyers could defend her and the lies that shaped the prosecution's case largely molded public opinion against Amanda. For instance, an Italian Parliament member misquoted Amanda in a closed-door jail interview making it seem like she admitted satisfaction with the Court's decision and had no objections to the legal system. However, both Amanda and her family have spoken warily of suicidal thoughts and being victimized in a foreign nation. A monumental piece of evidence that swayed the jury was also found to be faulty. Amanda was accused of purchasing bleach several hours after the murder and cleaning a bloodstained bathroom with it, yet neither a receipt nor fingerprints in the bathroom were ever found. The other infamous piece of evidence, Raffaele's knife, which supposedly bore Amanda's fingerprints, was a quarter-mile away from Amanda on the night of the murder.
This newly uncovered hullabaloo coerced the Court of Cassation to overturn the conviction and vindicate Amanda so that she could return to Seattle, where she stayed for a year and a half continuing her studies at the University of Washington. While there, she wrote a memoir titled "Waiting to be Heard" as she enjoyed her freedom. Multiple News Organizations like NBC, ABC, and CBS fought to have rights to the first interview with her after her original acquittal in 2011. Multiple media networks went to great unethical lengths to secure an interview with Amanda. Some babysat the Knox sisters, ages thirteen and sixteen, took them shopping and to cafes. Others offered private jet service for Amanda if she needed to return to Italy for a re-trial. However, ABC finally pulled through with an Interview from Dianne Sawyer on Primetime.
After the seeming nightmare was finally over, the Court of Cassation overturned her acquittal in late March 2013. The Kercher family was dissatisfied with the inability to blame someone for their daughter's death and ordered a re-trial. Unlike in America, where citizens are protected against double-jeopardy, the Italian Court system allows prosecutors to appeal the case as many times as they see fit. Additionally, defendants are not required to take an oath that binds them to the truth, nor are juries sequestered during deliberations. No wonder jurors were subject to biased lies in the media in regards to evidence. The continuation of this trial has not only prolonged Amanda Knox's nightmare, but has brought to mind what makes American justice inimitable. Just as any government, politic, or history course may emphasize, the critical importance of the Fifth Amendment, Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and rights of the accused in the Miranda v. Arizona Supreme Court Case (1966) is not simply an American cliché, but an international necessity.
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A sensitivity to natural food chemicals, such as histamine and salicylates, can sometimes be a hidden contributor to skin and joint inflammation. Typically, if food chemical sensitivity is involved in psoriasis or arthritis, there will be a variety of other symptoms present too, including:
- Chronic hives,
- Flushing, itching, or burning skin, particularly on the face
- Eczema
- Asthma
- Nasal congestion
- Headaches
- Stomach pain or diarrhea
- Low blood pressure/dizziness
- Fatigue or irritability
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
Many of these symptoms overlap with symptoms of true food allergy, but the pattern of when symptoms occur is quite different between the two scenarios. Typically, a food allergy will consistently produce symptoms when even a small amount of the food is eaten, whereas reactions to histamine or salicylates are more unpredictable, a wider variety of foods seem to be involved, and the reaction may vary greatly depending on the amount consumed. That is because histamine and salicylates are found in a broad array of foods but will only trigger symptoms if you consume more than your body can handle on that particular day.
Intolerance to histamine and salicylates often waxes and wanes over time, with increasing sensitivity when the immune system is in a reactive state (such as during illness, exacerbations of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or following exposure to other allergens).
If you have reason to suspect amine or salicylate intolerance, it may be worth eliminating the foods with the highest concentration of these chemicals for 30 days to see how you respond.
A strict elimination of histamine and salicylates is quite difficult to combine with other dietary restrictions (such as limiting starch), but in most cases it is not necessary to be overly strict; you may benefit from just eliminating the foods with the largest amounts of histamine and salicylates (listed below).
Salicylate Content of Foods
Salicylates are unfortunately found in the largest amount in otherwise healthy antioxidant-rich plant foods. To reduce salicylate intake temporarily without compromising nutrition too much, the best place to start is to limit tea, chocolate, nuts, all spices, and dried herbs (small amounts of fresh parsley and chives are fine). The next step is to minimize the use of fruits and vegetables with the largest amount of salicylates and become mindful of portions for moderate salicylate fruits and vegetables.
Salicylates in Vegetables
|Low Salicylate
|Moderate Salicylate
|High Salicylate
|Bean sprouts
Bok choy
Iceberg lettuce
White potato
Brussel sprouts
Capsicum/bell peppers
Cos lettuce
Green peas
Green beans
Sweet potato
Arugula (rocket)
* Download a printable PDF containing these tables here: Food chemical handout
Salicylates in Fruit
|Low Salicylate
|Moderate Salicylate
|High Salicylate
|Golden delicious apple
Honeydew melon
Naval orange*
Clementine* (may be low)
Naval orange* (may be low)
Pear* (may be low)
Watermelon* (may be high)
The categorization of fruits and vegetables as low, moderate, or high salicylate should be taken as rough guidance only. There have been very few studies measuring salicylates in foods and the data is often quite inconsistent —even between different samples within the same study. This is likely because the amount of salicylates varies depending on variety, ripeness, and growing conditions of fruits and vegetables.
As a general rule, fruits and vegetables that are more brightly colored and strongly flavored will have more salicylates. The lowest salicylate produce is typically rather bland and pale in color. We also know that salicylates are often concentrated in the peel of fruits and vegetables. Peeling apples, pears, cucumbers, and zucchini dramatically reduces the amount of salicylates and may allow you to use these foods more freely.
Salicylates can also be found in medications, shampoos, lozenges, and other household products. Lotions and shampoos listing salicylic acid as an ingredient should be avoided, along with products containing mint, wintergreen, eucalyptus, menthol, or aspirin.
Histamine Content of Foods
Histamine forms when the amino acid histadine is broken down. Many species of bacteria and yeasts, including those used to ferment foods and those naturally occurring on meat and fish, have enzymes that metabolize amino acids present in proteins and produce histamine as a byproduct. As a result, any dairy, meat, or fish that is fermented, aged, or preserved is likely to be high in histamine. These foods can also contain other similar compounds, such as tyramine, that can also cause symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and digestive complaints.
For individuals who are particularly sensitive to histamine, ensuring freshness of meat, poultry and fish is paramount. Slow cooking should be avoided and leftovers should be frozen promptly. Frozen fish may be safer if you do not have a source of very fresh fish. Wild Planet canned salmon appears to be lower histamine than other brands, likely because the salmon is processed quickly after catch.
High Histamine Foods
|Meats and Seafood
|Fermented & Other
Smoked salmon
Bone broth
Marinated meats
Organ meat
Aged steak
|Strong or aged cheeses (parmesan, blue cheese, brie, camembert, etc.)
Soy sauce
Coconut aminos
Fish sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Tomato paste
Yeast extract
Over-ripe banana
Reintroduction Phase
After reducing your intake of histamine and salicylates for 30 days, you can start reintroducing foods to test your reaction. Some people react only to histamine or salicylates, while others react to both. For this reason, the reintroductions are performed separately. It is probably best to start by reintroducing foods containing salicylates since this group includes many nutritious fruits and vegetables. To perform the salicylate challenge, eat a range of high-salicylate foods over seven days in increasing amounts. To keep results clear, it is important to choose high-salicylate foods that are not also high in amines. Citrus, strawberries, pineapple, nuts, and tomatoes are poor choices for this reason.
Good choices for the salicylate challenge include:
- Granny Smith apple
- Cucumber with peel
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Curry powder
- Apple juice
- Strong black tea
- Peppermint tea
On the first day of the challenge, start with two or three servings from the list, such as an apple with a tablespoon of honey and a cup of black tea. If you do not notice a reaction, gradually increase the amounts over the course of seven days. After the salicylate challenge, go back to the elimination diet for at least seven days—or until symptoms resolve, in the case of a reaction to salicylates—before challenging with amines.
For the amine challenge, good choices include:
- Very ripe bananas
- Smoked salmon
- Canned sardines or tuna
The initial symptoms of a reaction to amines or salicylates may not be the psoriasis or arthritis symptoms you are most concerned with. The initial reaction may only involve a headache, diarrhea, skin flushing, or itching, for example. Any such reaction suggests that you have an intolerance, which could potentially contribute to psoriasis or arthritis over the longer term.
If you do react to amines or salicylates, there is a higher chance you will also be sensitive to other food chemicals, especially glutamates (found in MSG) and preservatives such as sulfites and benzoates (found in dried fruit and other processed foods). For this reason, it is advisable to minimize packaged and processed foods since these additives are often unlabeled.
Fortunately, a sensitivity to food chemicals is not necessarily permanent and typically does not require complete avoidance. It is only necessary to keep your intake below the threshold that triggers symptoms in your particular case. This threshold will likely change over time, and your sensitivity will likely decrease as you restore the balance of gut bacteria and decrease overall inflammation, using the strategies described in the book.
For further information see:
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Elimination Diet Handbook
- Malakar, S., Gibson, P. R., Barrett, J. S., & Muir, J. G. (2017). Naturally occurring dietary salicylates: A closer look at common Australian foods. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 57, 31-39.
- Food Intolerance Network Fact Sheet: Salicylates
- SIGHI Histamine Elimination Diet


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February 7, 2013
Thoughts on Two
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I feel the exact same way. I could have written this myself. Perfect description of life with two!!ReplyDelete
I love this post! I have a feeling I will feel the same way...we are trying to pack in as many date nights as possible before April and I'm all like "why weren't we doing this sooner if it's so much easier with just one"?!ReplyDelete
I read this post and then immediately read it to my husband. First, you did such a great job communicating in this post. JUST WOW.ReplyDelete
Second, as a family who is looking to add #2, this was a nice and HONEST look at what we want to become.
Thank you. I agree with everything you said and b/c of that, husband and I have some clear expectations of what to look forward to.
Hang in there, mama. It really does get better. I have to say that the first year of having two was rough. Finding balance is hard. But by the time #2 turned one, we were getting the hang of it. Now our two girls (ages 4 and 2 currently) actually play together without my constant supervision. And evidently it's improved so much that we decided to add #3, which my husband NEVER would have considered in that first year.ReplyDelete
You are exactly right - although each day can feel long, these days are short. :)
I am so nervous about this all the sudden. As uncomfortable as I am, parenting just Dane is sooooo easy, and I feel a bit nutty that we chose to mix everything up by having another baby. Yes, Dane is excited beyond belief to meet his little sister, but his world is about to be rocked. I hope he can maintain his current demeanor and not become a jealous monster.ReplyDelete
Love this post! I'm just nodding my head through the whole thing, lol. I'd say that, just like with the first baby, sleeping through the night was the magic point. Once my 2nd started sleeping consistantly through the night I feel like everything started to feel normal for all 4 of us.ReplyDelete
Also, your little girls are just the cutest things ever!
Very heartfelt and heartwarming...I raised 4 mainly by myself and am absolutely loving my grandma time now wishing I did not have to work long hours, desperately trying to carve out more time for one on ones with them. I have 30 and 6 great grands. Now THAT is hard to balance, but I can send them home when I want my glass of wine and soak in the tub. It's all wonderful. They just make the world so much more worth living and I am grateful to God for them, and to ppl like you who treasure your children. If more would the world would be so much better!! Hugs!ReplyDelete


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After the release of the adorable Willo, the Fairy, Paladins is on its way to release another hero named Ash. She is a front line champion who can deliver immense damage and initiate team fights.
Let's check out her abilities:
Burst Cannon
Burst Canon is an area damage skill which lets Ash fire a shrapnel round every .9 seconds which then explodes dealing an Area of Effect damage. This skill has an ammo count of 8.
Kinetic Burst
Kinetic Burst also has an area damage effect. It superheats your next shrapnel round. The next time you fire, the round will instantly explode in a frontal cone then deals 300 damage and applying a knockback.
Siege Shield
Siege Shield is a defensive skill that lets you deploy a 5000 health siege shield which advances forward and lasts for 6 seconds.
Shoulder Bash
Shoulder Bash causes direct damage to the enemy. Ash lowers her shoulder and hurtles forward, hitting an enemy that will deal 800 damage and apply a strong knockback.
Assert Dominance
Assert Dominance is Ash's ultimate skill. It lets you leap forward and plant your Banner in the ground which will deal 350 damage on impact and create a Damage Immune Zone for Ash that lasts for 8 seconds. Ash must stay in the zone to receive immunity.
Ash is going to be part of the Open Beta 51 Patch Notes. Her legendaries include Battering Ram, Fortress Breaker, and Rally Here. While her cards include Heavy Metal, Indomitable, Fervor, War Machine, Percussion, Castle Forged, Brawl, Siege Engine, Ramparts, Trebuchet, Battlement, Watchtower, Gate Crasher, Furious Charge, Thrive, and Vanguard.
If you to try out Paladins, it is free to download on Steam for Microsoft Windows PC and gaming laptop, Mac OS X, XBox One and PlayStation 4 consoles.