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For the latest update of Oracle Enterprise Manager, the company has taken additional steps to help organizations set up their own private clouds, using Oracle systems, software and even non-Oracle products.
"Our goal is to is to allow enterprises to take any [Oracle] platform and offer it as a service," said Sushil Kumar, vice president of product strategy and business development.
Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Release 3, released Tuesday, comes with new workflow capabilities and new connectors for managing additional Oracle products and systems.
Oracle Enterprise Manager was originally created to deploy and manage groups of Oracle databases. Over the years, Oracle has extended the software to manage the Oracle Application Server and third-party software packages from Microsoft and others, through the use of plug-ins and connectors. Today, the Oracle Enterprise Manager Extensibility Exchange, a sort of app store for the software, offers more than 135 add-ons for third-party programs.
In addition to aiding in the deploying and managing software, Oracle Enterprise Manager also offers a number of operational health metrics, based on information collected by agents installed on the same server as the software being monitored.
To help organizations set up cloud services for internal use, Oracle has been adding more features to Oracle Enterprise Manager.
In this version, reporting capabilities for charge backs have been enhanced in the software. Organizations running internal clouds may want to bill individual business units for their cloud usage. Earlier editions of this software could provide reports of usage by processor, storage, database queries and other metrics. This version allows organizations to create their own usage reports based on other metrics provided by the software, which then can be used as the basis for internal billing.
An activity planner has been added, which will allow administrators to set up workflows to automate a series of tasks, such as updating a set of databases. "The change activity planner helps administrators plan, execute, tracks and report on long-running operations," Kumar said. The software uses the built-in operational health metrics as a way to determine that individual steps of a workflow have been completed.
Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Release 3 also improves on a new capability introduced in the last version, the ability to build and manage a Java-based PaaS (platform as a service).The prior version of the software required administrators to provision and coordinate multiple WebLogic servers in order to build a service. This update eliminates that step.
"In a physical environment people had to pre-deploy the WebLogic software on the machines, and then Enterprise Manager could dynamically create the domains," Kumar said. A domain is any one of a number of logical containers that WebLogic creates to hold applications. "It goes one step further in that you do not have to pre-deploy the software."
The software adds more support for Oracle engineered systems. It now allows administrators to control multiple Exadata racks as a single entity. It provides the first full support for the Oracle Exalytics in-memory data analysis system. In addition to WebLogic, Oracle Enterprise Manager now can work with Oracle's other application servers, Glassfish (which Oracle acquired in the Sun Microsystems purchase) and Tuxedo (acquired in the BEA Systems purchase).
Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c R3 will also "fully support" the newly released Oracle 12c database, Kumar said. Oracle 12c was released last month with little advance notice from Oracle, and features a number of new advanced capabilities, such as multitenancy.
Kumar, however, would not discuss in detail how Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c R3 supports Oracle 12c, noting that Oracle will make another announcement within a few weeks. "We have all the capabilities for supporting database 12c," he said, including the ability to control individual tenants in the database, as well as the ability to manage Oracle 12c itself in the same way it manages prior versions of the database.
When asked about Oracle's reluctance to go into details about Oracle Enterprise Manager's support of the new Oracle database, Ovum principal analyst Tony Baer noted that, while the Oracle Enterprise Manager officially supports the database, the company may still have yet to work out all the particulars of assuring the management software works with the database across all possible scenarios, a large undertaking given the complexity of the new database and the wide variety of possible deployment scenarios.
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By Brenda Wilkinson
Socorro Field Office Archeologist
George McJunkin was born a slave near Midway, Texas in 1851. George was freed at the age of 14 after the Civil War ended. He was already fluent in Spanish, experienced with horses, and used to helping his father in his blacksmith shop, but he had never had the opportunity to learn to read. He left home to join a cattle drive, ended up in northeastern New Mexico, and never returned to Texas. Along the way he stopped to help a man dig a well. He earned a handful of quarters, the first money he had ever been paid for his work. He used it to buy the first footwear he had ever worn – a used pair of cowboy boots.
His skills increased with each new job he took on, and eventually word got around that he was one of the best horse breakers and cowboys in New Mexico. He traded lessons in breaking horses for lessons in reading, and soon began reading anything he could get his hands on. He had always been curious about the natural world around him and was particularly interested in science.
McJunkin was the foreman of the Crowfoot Ranch when the great flood of 1908 hit nearby Folsom, New Mexico. At least 15 people were killed in the flood, including the telephone operator, who died at her switchboard trying to warn people. Afterwards, McJunkin was out riding, assessing the damage. Wild Horse Arroyo had become deeply incised, and he saw something protruding from the surface. He recognized them as bison bones, but they were much larger than modern bison. George realized that the find was significant and tried to get an expert to look at his discovery, but it did not happen until after his death in 1922.
Scientists later studied the Folsom Site, and their findings rocked the scientific world. What they discovered were the remains of a Bison antiquus at a Paleo-Indian site dating back as far as 9000 BCE, where ancient bison had been killed by early peoples using special tools, now referred to as Folsom points. With this find, scientists were able to establish a human presence in North America about 7,000 years earlier than had previously been thought.
Eventually, McJunkin was given credit for his find. His hunger for knowledge and his persistence eventually earned him a special place in history, although he didn't live to see it. George McJunkin was a remarkable man whose discovery re-wrote the books on early man in North America. His intellectual curiosity and determination continue to inspire a new generation of archaeologists.
The Bison Antiquus now stands in the Smithsonian.
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George McJunkin (1851–1922) was the African American cowboy in New Mexico who discovered the Folsom Site in 1908.


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Back in January I wrote about the "inconvenient truth" of trying to charge your iPad from a USB port: there's not enough juice.
My recommendation at the time was Digital Innovations' ChargeDr, a USB dongle that allows tablets and other devices to charge more quickly. It works (quite well, in fact), but it's a $30 solution.
If you fancy free workarounds instead, check out Asus Ai Charger. This free utility promises to charge iPhones, iPods, and iPads up to 50 percent faster using your PC's existing USB ports.
That's a pretty lofty claim: software that can boost the effective power output of hardware? It sounds almost impossible, but I'm here to tell you: it works.
I tested Asus Ai Charger on my HP Pavilion dm1z laptop. After installation, it adds an icon to the Windows System Tray, one that shows a red X until you plug in your iDevice. (Curiously, it works only with Apple products—I'm not sure why.)
Interestingly, that icon does absolutely nothing when you mouse over it or click it. The only thing that changes it is plugging your phone or tablet, at which point the X is replaced by a charge indicator.
Although I don't have the necessary electronics to measure this, Asus Ai Charger somehow enables a USB port to produce around 1 amp of power, nearly doubling the 0.5 amps of a typical USB port.
And, sure enough, my iPad charged more quickly than it did without Asus Ai Charger. I wouldn't call it fast—the stock iPad wall charger produces 2 amps—but it definitely made a difference. And it didn't cost me a dime.
Blogger Matthew Hunt conducted more concrete tests with his iPhone and posted the results here. In a nutshell, the iPhone charged just as quickly via Ai Charger-assisted USB as it did via wall charger:
Although Asus says that Ai Charger will work with all systems and motherboards, this is definitely a your-mileage-may-vary solution. Indeed, perhaps a use-at-your-own-risk one as well, given that you're dealing with ports and power output.
As I said, I've had good luck with this utility, but if you have the slightest concerns about mucking up your PC and/or iDevice, I suggest you steer clear. And if you want even faster charging from your USB ports, the aforementioned ChargeDr is worth a look.
Contributing Editor Rick Broida writes about business and consumer technology. Ask for help with your PC hassles at email@example.com, or try the treasure trove of helpful folks in the PCWorld Forums. Sign up to have the Hassle-Free PC newsletter e-mailed to you each week.


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Wanting to spice up its PC convertibles, Acer has come out with a device that can take on five different shapes with the help of a flexible kickstand and a detachable wireless keyboard.
Like other convertible PCs, the Acer Aspire Switch 12 can be used as a traditional clamshell laptop or a tablet, but its 360-degree hinge and kickstand allow it to take on three other shapes with different viewing angles: display, tent and desktop.
The Aspire Switch 12 has a 12.5-inch display with a 1920-by-1080-pixel screen covered with Corning's Gorilla Glass.
It has a low-noise, fanless design and uses Intel's low power consumption Core M processor, a chip designed to bring PC performance to thin tablets.
Intel has previously said its Core M chips can run as slow as 800MHz in tablet mode, scaling up to 2.6GHz when in PC mode.
The Switch 12 has a battery life of up to 8 hours when playing videos, runs Windows 8.1, and will come with either 30 GB or 120 GB of SSD storage.
Acer's product is similar to a PC convertible made by Toshiba, which the Japanese company claimed could switch into seven different modes.
The Taiwanese PC maker isn't saying when its device will launch in the U.S., but it will arrive in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia by year-end, starting at 649 Euros ($810).


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By David Crane defrev (at) gmail (dot) com April 7, 2010 Updated 4/09/10 Looks like nuclear weapons aren't the only thing the Iranian government is after. Apparently, they've also got a penchant for speedboats, specifically high-tech, very expensive speedboats. Multiple news sources are reporting that the Iranians have surreptitiously acquired a "James Bond-style" fast mover called the Bladerunner 51 / Bradstone …Read More »
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Makes 8-10 sliders
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
BBQ sauce
3 T. butter
pinch of red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 ½ in. piece ginger, finely chopped
½ C ketchup
7oz jar hoisin sauce
½ C dark beer
1 T dk brown sugar
1 T rice wine vinegar
Pickled onions: (optional)
1 red onion, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
½ C rice wine vinegar
2 T honey
3 T Olive Oil
2 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp Fresh black pepper
sharp white cheddar, shredded
chopped cilantro
slider buns
BBQ Sauce: In a saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter. Add red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, shallots and sauté until soft. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.
To Bake:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a baking dish, pour some sauce over chicken and set aside remaining sauce to spread on buns. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken thigh reaches 165 degrees. (If you do this ahead you can reheat on the grill.)
Brush chicken with extra sauce. Grill chicken over high heat just long enough to get nice grill marks, 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and let rest. Cut pieces to fit on slider buns.
To Grill: Alternately grill completely 5 min a side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
To serve: Place a piece of chicken on the bottom bun. Top with extra sauce and cheese. (If you have one….melt cheese using a kitchen torch.) Finish with pickled onion and cilantro.
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Abstract Background: Persons with Down syndrome (DS) experience an increased risk of pneumonia. We determined the incidence and outcomes of pneumonia and relationship to underlying comorbidi
Abstract Background: The Down syndrome population has been disproportionately affected by Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in terms of experiencing severe illness and death. Soc
Abstract Findings from a recent study of the largest documented cohort of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) in the United States described prevalence of common disease conditions and strongly sugges
The PDF linked below is a copy of the second edition of Dr. McGuire and Dr. Chicoine's book originally published by Woodbine House Publishing in 2021. After Woodbine closed in 2022, the publis
Abstract Pneumonia and respiratory infections impact infants and children with Down syndrome; pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality in adults with Down syndrome. We aimed to review the literature
Abstract Down syndrome disintegrative disorder (DSDD), a developmental regression in children with Down syndrome (DS), is a clinical entity that is characterized by a loss of previously acquired adapt
What is self-injurious behavior? Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is behavior that an individual does that results in harm to their own body. These behaviors may include hitting oneself, striking a body
Abstract Purpose: An entity of regression in Down syndrome (DS) exists that affects adolescents and young adults and differs from autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer disease. Me
Abstract Objective: The goal is to expand our knowledge of catatonia occurring in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome (DS) by describing the first prospective, consecutive, well-
This is an article published in The Habilitative Mental Healthcare Newsletter in 1996.
This article was originally shared in the Down Syndrome Ireland Magazine in the summer of 2010.
Abstract Introduction: Comorbid psychiatric disorders are common in Down syndrome (DS). Evidence for pharmacotherapy of psychiatric co-morbidity in DS is limited. Areas covered: This article
Abstract Objective: The main aim of this case series report is to alert physicians to the occurrence of catatonia in Down syndrome (DS). A second aim is to stimulate the study of regression
Abstract The term dual-diagnosis refers to a person with mental retardation and psychiatric disorder. Most children with Down syndrome (DS) do not have a psychiatric or neurobehavioral disorder. Curre
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Monthly Roundup - February, 2008
The best from cyberspace in the past month. It seemed to be a slow month in the food blogging world.
- Sandy at Junkfood Science debunks the recent mercury in tuna scares scares. It pays to do your research, folks.
- The nacho cheese fountain via Serious Eats. This is brilliant!!
- Another hilarious hot sauce from the Hot Sauce Blog: Ass Murdering Hot Sauce!
- The Paupered Chef goes on a bourbon tour. I do love me some bourbon and Woodford is one of my favorites.
- Not Martha makes a bacon bowl. This is one of the best things I've seen in ages. My regular readers know that I believe bacon is a gift straight from God. I'll definitely be trying this sometime. They could even make a salad fun!!!
That's all I got, but I will leave you with this great photo from Carl Huber. If you ran accross something cool in the cybersoup this month that I missed, let me know.


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- numpy.polynomial.hermite_e.hermepow(c, pow, maxpower=16)[source]¶
Raise a Hermite series to a power.
Returns the Hermite series c raised to the power pow. The argument c is a sequence of coefficients ordered from low to high. i.e., [1,2,3] is the series P_0 + 2*P_1 + 3*P_2.
c : array_like
1-D array of Hermite series coefficients ordered from low to high.
pow : integer
Power to which the series will be raised
maxpower : integer, optional
Maximum power allowed. This is mainly to limit growth of the series to unmanageable size. Default is 16
coef : ndarray
Hermite series of power.
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Recent secessionist movements in the world offer few encouraging examples to western Canadians who are miffed at the federal government and think they'd be better off living in a separate country.
"Wexit" — an apparent play on the nickname for the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union — was in few Canadians' lexicons before October when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals were re-elected, but reduced to a minority and shut out of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Paul Hamilton, a political scientist at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont., says separatist movements are usually born out of historic ethnic conflicts.
"And then there is another category of secessions, which are often the hobby horse of a couple of people with an internet connection," he says.
"Or it's done as a protest. Or it's done as, frankly, a joke."
Join the #Wexit Movement ~ http://t.co/CNIFlvUXO3 pic.twitter.com/LgaRkacsnA— Wexit Alberta (@WexitAlberta) October 24, 2019
Western Canadian grievances largely centre on a perceived federal animus toward the oil and gas sector and a belief that the region is making an outsized contribution to Confederation.
The "Wexit" movement aims to form its own political party, elect MPs and push for a referendum on separation. It has branches in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia.
Its platform says it intends to declare independence from Canada, secede from the British Commonwealth, elect a president as head of state and align with the United States. It also wants to establish its own defence force, police and currency. Costs and logistics are not detailed.
"Secessionists can always be counted on to make it sound easy. But that's when you know they're not serious, because it's incredibly complicated," says Hamilton.
Texas, which was its own country for nine years in the 1800s, has long flirted with separation from the United States. The Texas National Movement, established in 2005, wants an "independent, self-governing nation-state free from the control of the bureaucrats and political class in Washington." It's pushing for a referendum on "Texit."
A recent article in The Atlantic magazine points out that an independent Texas would be on the hook for its share of the $22-trillion national debt and an "enormous transition cost."
And just because a population votes for secession, doesn't mean it will happen.
Secessionist sentiment in Western Australia has bubbled up periodically over the years. None of its iterations has gone as far as a 1933 referendum in which the state voted to split, but Britain refused to let it happen.
The Spanish region of Catalonia voted for secession in a 2017 referendum that the central government deemed illegal. Criminal cases were brought against several Catalan separatist leaders, spurring recent mass protests.
Errol Mendes, a University of Ottawa law professor who has studied separatist movements, says "Wexit" types should realize there is no automatic right to unilateral independence under Canadian or international law.
"The major teacher in all of this to some extent, whether willingly or unwillingly, is our own Supreme Court of Canada," he said.
The top court decided in the landmark 1998 Quebec secession reference case that the province can't split from Canada unilaterally, but could negotiate terms of separation if there was a clear referendum result based on a clear question.
"The duty to negotiate in good faith with the rest of Canada would be huge and potentially insurmountable," says Mendes.
Splits can be amicable, such as the "velvet divorce" that led to Czechoslovakia's dissolution into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the 1990s.
"Would it happen with Alberta? I don't think there's a chance of that," says Mendes.
The possibility of internal divisions in a newly independent state is also a huge issue.
Indigenous people voted overwhelmingly against Quebec separation. First Nations treaties are signed with the Crown, so a western split would be a "recipe for chaos," Mendes says.
Even though Quebec didn't separate, it has more control over immigration, pensions and other matters than other provinces.
"Quebec is the best example of a would-be state that has achieved the greatest degree of autonomy within a federal system," says Hamilton.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has rejected secession and formed a "fair deal" panel to look at ways to reduce Ottawa's influence.
Hamilton says: "Political elites are saying, 'This isn't going to happen, but we'll use it to extract benefits from the central government.'"
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
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Emma Watson "In Love" for LancomeThursday, November 8th, 2012
By Glinda
Due out in January, Lancome gives us a sneak peek at their "In Love" collection.
Loving the eyeliner, which if Emma is any indication, looks fantastic on brown-eyed women.
Also loving the lipstick, which I would like to have on my lips right now.
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After a mysterious, lost night on their honeymoon, a newlywed couple finds themselves dealing with an earlier-than-planned pregnancy. While recording everything for posterity, the husband begins to notice odd behavior in his wife that they initially write off to nerves, but, as the months pass, it becomes evident that the dark changes to her body and mind have a much more sinister origin.


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Long before they became known as beacons of transgender pride and abortion on demand the great Republican Teddy Roosevelt observed the nation's cities to be poor places to raise children, because "most good games are against the law."
Eighty years later the bloated liberal victimology cartel, ever hellbent on choking off in our children this great nation's vital pioneering spirit in the earliest trimester of life they can manage to inject their toxic government dependency potion into their brains, has once again singled out a beloved children's pastime to ban. This time though, the game in question is being played far from the overpaid union bus drivers to whom the victimhood peddlers prefer to pawn off the nation's impressionable youths so they might discover the copious shelves of solipsistic ALCU-protected smut passing for "literature" found in East Coast public libraries, in the fields and stadiums of the great American southwest.
The age-old game in question is "Mutton Bustin'", otherwise known as the Little League of Rodeo Country.
"Mutton bustin'" is simply how children who weigh less than 65 pounds have always learned the skills (not to mention grit, courage and perseverance) necessary to grow up to be champion bullriders — by practicing on sheep. And while the LA Times claims the game wasn't around in the Rough Rider's day — the story dates organized mutton bustin' to the mid-nineties — the game was clearly designed to mold more "Men in the Arena" of the sort Roosevelt so famously extolled from a generation of children that might otherwise be neutered by "tolerance," cultural sensitivity training and GMO-free food.
It's 30 seconds before his big rodeo ride, and Julian Apodaca looks like he wants to disappear under the wide brim of his white cowboy hat. He's staring down at his boots, tugging at his lower lip, rubbing at his teary eyes.
Julian's father, a former junior bull-riding champion, has a hand on each of his 5-year-old son's shoulders.
"It's OK, hijo," Vince Apodaca says as somebody plucks the hat off the boy's head and replaces it with a helmet. "Cowboy up, OK? I don't want no crying when you get on there."
The tough training pays off, if Manuel Cavanaugh is any indication:
Dominick Lopez, 5, is clutching his tummy.
"I've got a stomachache," he says.
"Those are butterflies," says cousin Manuel Cavanaugh — an old hand at mutton bustin' at age 10.
Of course, you knew where this was going. The victimocracy never met a vertebrate they didn't seek to liberate from their human oppressors or a face "marred by dust and sweat and blood" they wouldn't rather swab with a gentle organic cleanser and smear with SPF 70.
But animal rights groups — frequent critics of rodeo sports — have condemned mutton bustin' as animal abuse. They've also called it child abuse.
I'm pretty sure there are studies that suggest playing outside contributes to climate change as well, though none are cited by the Times. In the meantime, though, take your children mutton-bustin — before the liberals ruin it for all the sixty pound five-year-olds the cruel scourge of the "obesity epidemic" hasn't gotten to first.
Moe Tkacik is a senior fellow at the Center to Preserve Freedom, Enterprise and Free Enterprise (CPFEE) and founder of the group Uninsured Patriots For Health Care Freedom. She is registered with the Speaker's Bureau.


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Charlottesville Tomorrow
Thursday, June 16, 2011
RICHMOND — The Commonwealth Transportation Board adopted an $8.3 billion six-year improvement program for highway construction Wednesday, but no additional funding was allocated for the proposed Western Bypass of U.S. 29.
"It is not in the [state] six year plan because it has not been included for construction in the region's transportation improvement plan," said Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton.
The Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote in early summer on a TIP amendment to remove language that blocks the state from moving forward with the Western Bypass.
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Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted 4-2 to support that policy change
"Once they do that, we will bring it back to the CTB and request that they amend the plan," Connaughton added. He said funding for the project would come from reallocating money from other projects, but did not specify which ones.
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, the area's representative on the CTB, said he wants to know where the funding for the project would come from. He estimated it would cost between $250 million and $300 million, a large sum that would require large transfers from other projects.
"We allocated everything today [for] six years out," Rich said. "It's a zero-sum game and it's going to have to come from somewhere. We don't have the power of the federal government of printing money."
The CTB also accepted a report on the U.S. 29 corridor that has been delayed for several months.
The study prioritized intersections along the way that could be replaced with grade-separated interchanges as traffic increases. It also recommends that meetings be held between Albemarle County and Charlottesville elected officials to create a master plan for the corridor.
"It's really to start back at a beginning in which people and jurisdictions can state their interests in what's going to happen," said J. Douglas Koelemay, Northern Virginia's representative on the CTB and chair of a subcommittee that produced the report.
Koelemay said U.S. 29 is a corridor of statewide significance that the commonwealth depends upon as a north-south arterial highway. He said the development of a corridor master plan would help protect U.S. 29 as a transportation resource.
"It doesn't mean that we tell the localities what to do, it just means that once we as a group determine what the plan is, we incorporate it into our decisions and localities incorporate it into theirs," Koelemay said.
Cord Sterling, representative from the Fredericksburg District, questioned this approach.
"It sounds good philosophically and on paper, but that means one locality can hold others hostage [if] they won't incorporate [a project] unless it is exactly how the way they want it," Sterling said.
Dawn Best, legislative affairs committee chair for the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, urged the CTB to support the bypass when and if it comes before them.
"The U.S. 29 route in Virginia is a regional lifeline for several cities and an essential north-south artery for the commonwealth," Best said.
"There are powerful special interests in Charlottesville that have scuttled this important project for many, many years."
Trip Pollard, director of the Southern Environmental Law Center's land and community program, objected to being described as a "special interest."
"Obviously it's a very controversial project," Pollard said. "We have opposed it for a number of years because we think it is a wasteful and destructive project, and not because we're a special interest. We think there are cheaper and better solutions."
Rich said he thinks the vision for the corridor through Charlottesville and Albemarle County was to fund and build projects identified in the
Places29 Master Plan
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"I thought we were making such great progress on the projects that are doable," Rich said.
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text: Maya Felix for 'Natural Beauty' by Ben Hopper (2014) "I am mixed race and have quite fair sensitive skin and thick dark hair. This made shaving a very difficult and often painful process. Stubble would always grow back within 24 hours, and trying to shave the stubble would end in bleeding and rashes. My underarms were never 'pretty' or 'feminine'. I hated it and was made miserable by it. I remember wearing t-shirts with sleeves when swimming and jumpers on hot days just to cover up my prickly, irritated pits. I certainly couldn't afford regular waxing at the age when societal pressure kicked in. I desperately wanted to have skin and hair like my friends and be accepted – not only by them, but also by myself. When I was 15 I even asked my mum for laser hair removal for my birthday (luckily my mum is a badass feminist who has never really conformed to 'beauty' standards or bothered with non-essential grooming and firmly said 'No. your body is beautiful, you don't need to burn it with lasers'). When I was about 17 and in my first serious relationship with a boy who loved my body a lot more than I did, I decided to try something radical. I decided to stop putting myself through pain, to stop being angry with my body for not being the way I wanted it; I stopped shaving. I'd like to say I never looked back but I definitely have. I've shaved a few times since, normally because I've still been unable to shake the ridiculous feeling that I won't be able to look feminine in a ball gown with armpit hair. I've been self-conscious when people glance or whisper or make a comment to me. I'm ashamed to say I've apologised to a few people about it, feeling embarrassed and nervous and wanting to make a point of excusing it before anyone else can comment. I have still sometimes covered them up in summer, and definitely made an effort to hide it during my year of working behind a bar. I didn't think tipsy, overly forward folks (usually men) would withhold comments on them when I reached up to get a wine glass. However, during this year, I was contacted by Ben Hopper, and eventually and slightly cautiously agreed to let him photograph me for his Natural Beauty series. The experience completely changed my feelings towards my armpits and my overall confidence increased massively. The cat was out of the bag to all of my friends and a rather wider audience than I ever imagined (over half a million!!). After reading the comments on the Facebook post I felt proud to be an example of how beautiful women's bodies are, no matter what they choose to do with them. I felt indignant about the nastier comments, and developed an 'if you don't like it, I don't give a shit because it's not for you, and your opinion on my or any woman's body is irrelevant' attitude. I've now realised that underarm hair acts as a really great asshole deterrent– just another reason to love and appreciate it. I do love it now. I may still shave from time to time, just as I may wear lipstick, or dye my hair – but like the latter two, it would be for the sake of personal choice and expression, rather than to conform to a standard I have no interest in upholding or contributing to in any way. I think everyone should try going without any non-essential grooming at some point in their life. It will shave (pun intended) lots of time off your routine, and it's really interesting to see what your body naturally does. You may find it freeing and empowering. You may even find that you like the way it looks as I did, and if you don't you can always just go back to shaving, no harm done." – Maya Felix (2014)


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Inside An APD/ABC 'Shoulder Tap' Operation
Kevin L. Hoover
Eye Editor
ARCATA – As part of its continuing efforts to keep alcohol out of underage hands, Arcata Police ran a "shoulder tap" operation on both ends of town Friday night.
"Shoulder tap" is shorthand for teenagers hanging out in front of retail businesses that sell alcohol and asking adult patrons entering the establishment to buy booze for them. Undercover officers wait nearby on foot and in vehicles, ready to pounce when a grown-up exercises misdemeanor bad judgment. In just a few hours, six such subjects were cited and arrested, and will probably think twice about committing such a maneuver again.
Friday's operation got underway in APD's briefing room, where four teens – three boys and a girl, three age 17 and one 16 – were briefed on the night's operation. The young volunteers are all part of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office "Police Explorer" program.
Sgt. Keith Altizer outlined the operation, which involved two teams consisting of two officers and two teens each. One team would work "north beat" – everything north of 14th Street, while the other focused on central Arcata.
Adding a festive note to the evening's activities, it was "Shoulder Tap Day," with dozens of law enforcement agencies across the state performing similar operations (see bottom of page).
The teens were instructed to make it clear to passersby that they are under 21 and looking for someone to buy alcohol for them. They might say they are going to a St. Patrick's Day party, and can even offer assurances that they won't be driving. But they can't try to persuade the potential buyer.
The pitch will ring true if the youth asks for a specific brand of booze. Budweiser is said to meet the refined tastes of today's party-time teen.
Most adults turn down the teen's request, period. Others refuse to take the money, but go in and buy alcohol on their own and then hand it to the teen on the way out.
Still others accept the money, then go in and buy booze for themselves and try to leave. They get arrested for petty theft. It's not uncommon for an adult to offer to sell the kids cannabis.
Altizer says that there isn't any stereotypical booze-enabler. They come in all ages – even underaged. Teens with fake IDs will sometimes buy liquor for the shoulder tappers.
They do have one thing in common though – their response to being arrested. "Usually the first thing they say is, 'Oh, that was stupid. I never do that,'" Altizer said. The penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor is a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service.
If an adult agrees to make a booze buy, the shoulder-tapping teens are to raise their hoods over their heads to signal the officers. If things get "hinky" – yes, Adam-12 fans, police really do use that term – they are to raise their hands in the air, and officers will immediately intervene.
"Cops will have eyes on you the whole time," Altizer assures the kids. "Your safety is our priority."
We leave in an unmarked but blatantly obvious cop car, a battered Crown Victoria with antennae and a small light bar. That everyone inside is wearing hoodies doesn't help. On the way out of the APD parking lot, Downtown Officer Chris Wilson rolls up on his bike and remarks, "You guys look like cops trying not to look like cops."
The first stop for the south beat team is Arcata Liquors. Two lads hang out on the H Street side, making their pitch to random adults. None appear interested; it's late afternoon, and folks are en route to other destinations for their Friday night fun. One guy in a camouflage jacket almost bites, but walks off, advising as he leaves that "Fourth Street Market doesn't check ID's."
It does. "I haven't busted them in two years," says Officer Richard Bergstresser. But tonight's operation doesn't include minor decoys trying to buy liquor from stores, just the shoulder tap to patrons. So it's off to Fourth Street.
There, the two lads mill about by the dumpsters, but foot traffic is minimal. Meanwhile out in Valley West, the other team is having all the excitement. A man at Ray's Food Place took the teens' money, went in and bought alcohol, then went out the other door. He is arrested on a warrant.
Lacking law enforcement action, South Team has to amuse itself with low-level kibitzing between Altizer, a San Diego Padres fan, and Bergstresser, a San Francisco Giants loyalist.
With two dry holes so far, our team heads over to the Uniontown Shopping Center, which is bound to be buzzing with people on an early Friday evening.
Altizer waits in the car as Bergstresser takes a position by the teenagers outside CVS Pharmacy. Soon a man responds to their overtures, but directs them to another guy. This other man asks twice if they are police and twice is told no. He takes their $5 bill and slips into the variety store, emerging with a 24 oz. Budweiser.
On handing it to the teens, he demands and receives a $1 fee for his trouble and is quickly detained by Bergstresser. The man, identified as James Burke, hands the officer his ID, then sits on the sidewalk next to the Freedom Shrine and graffitied newspaper racks.
As the officer calls in Burke's particulars, the suspect clambers to his feet, lingers for a moment and then bolts away, running. Bergstresser gives chase westbound toward F Street, dropping his cell phone and citation book. He tackles the man around the corner from the shopping center, cuffs him and marches him back to the store. Altizer comes around, and soon two marked APD units are on scene.
A search turns up a cell phone charger Burke had apparently stuffed down his pants when he bought the beer. While petty theft is a misdemeanor, possession of stolen property is a felony. As it turns out, Burke is a wanted parolee who has fled from supervised probation following a previous conviction for – that's right – possession of stolen property.
Burke last made Arcata headlines during a bungled burglary attempt at HealthSPORT on May 11, 2012.
Back at the station, the cops do paperwork on the arrest as the boys talk over details of the incident. "I felt proud but sad at the same time," says one boy of his role in the caper. "We're happy that we caught someone, but we feel bad for him."
The shiny can of Bud is photographed for evidence, and Altizer takes it and heads out the conference room door. What will become of the guzzleable but contraband King of Beers? "It gets poured down the drain," he says. This draws a rueful "awwww" from teens and reporter alike, just because of the waste of a perfectly good, if cheap and mass-produced beverage. "In the old days, it would have been booked into evidence in an officer's stomach," Altizer admits.
Bergstresser sports a bright red patch of missing skin on his right elbow and another on his knee. He's done for the night. "I'll take a scratch to get a felon off the streets any time," he says.
He turns over his duties to Wilson, who dons the requisite hoodie. Meanwhile, the Valley West team has made their second collar, citing another booze buyer.
With more than an hour to go, there's time for one more shoulder tap, but the Plaza is off-limits because Wilson is so well known among the Plazarati.
So it's back to Fourth Street. Within minutes, a man on a bike with a trailer agrees to buy the two teens alcohol, and he too charges a dollar for his trouble. He sings as he leaves the store with another Bud tall boy, and is rapidly detained outside.
As he is cited, passersby observe the scene and marvel at a reporter's ability to photograph the scene without officer interference, unaware that the ride-along was pre-arranged. They've read about North Coast Journal Editor Carrie Peyton Dahlberg's tense encounter with Eureka Police Officer Drake Goodale, a former APD officer, and have various opinions about the matter.
They have mixed feelings about the Shoulder Tap operation, too, with regard to possible entrapment. But in 1994, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that use of underage decoys is a valid tool for law enforcement to ensure that licensees are complying with the law.
But this alcohol buyer, identified as Travis Russell, gets off easy, with just a citation. He has a 215 card, so his prescription bottle of pot isn't an issue.
In the remaining half-hour, there's time for one more shoulder tap effort out at Murphy's Sunny Brae Market. But to no avail. None of the college students are interested. They're entirely focused on obtaining their weekend fare of beer and ice cream. The refusals are fine with Altizer and Wilson, who sense that publicity following recent similar operations may have helped reduce teen alcohol enabling.
By 9 p.m., it's all over. The state ABC wants all the arrest figures sent in for its press release the next day.
• Zachariah Smithers, 33, of McKinleyville
• Jon Jimenez, 23, Cardiff
• Ludwig Dannhausen, 62, of San Diego
• Jonathan Smart, 34, of Willow Creek
• James Burke, 40, of Galt (additionally arrested on a warrant, resisting arrest and possession of stolen property)
• Travis Russell, 30, of Arcata
According to APD, statistics show that young people under the age of 21 have a higher rate of drunken driving fatalities than the general adult population.
Minor Decoy operations have been conducted by local law enforcement throughout the state since the 1980s. When the program first began, the violation rate of retail establishments selling to minors was as high as 40 to 50 percent. When conducted on a routine basis, the rate has dropped in some cities as low as 10 percent or even below.
This project is part of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's Minor Decoy/Shoulder Tap Grant Project, funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
ABC Press Release
CALIFORNIA – Agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Officers from the Modesto and Ontario Police Departments joined forces with more than 100 law enforcement agencies in a record-setting Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation in California Friday, March 15. The operation was conducted statewide for the second time ever.
The task force operation resulted in 475 arrests. The arrest total shattered last year's record operation that concluded with 435 arrests.
More than 400 individuals were cited for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors, and at least 50 were arrested for other crimes such as illegal drugs, illegal gun possession, public drunkenness, parole violations and outstanding warrants.
ABC agents and local law enforcement conducted a program called a Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation, which can lead to the arrest of adults who purchase alcohol for people under 21 years old.
Under the program, a minor under the direct supervision of a peace officer will stand outside a liquor or convenience store and ask patrons to buy them alcohol.
The minor indicates in some way he or she is underage and cannot purchase the alcohol.
If the adults agree to purchase alcohol for the minor, officers then arrest and cite them for furnishing alcohol to the minor. The penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor is a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service.
The program is intended to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors. According to the American Medical Association, underage drinking can increase chances of risky sexual behavior and teen pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, compromise health and result in unintentional injury and death.


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The creators of Adventure Time have long been dreaming of the perfect video game adaptation for the series. So much so they're starting to write stuff down. And share it!
This Adventure Game Wants You To Leave Society
These sketches are the product of a little brainstorming session between Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and Patrick McHale, one of the show's writers.
I never thought I'd live to see the day I saw Animal Crossing, Mount & Blade and Ultima Underworld share a design document for a kids cartoon series, but I'm sure glad I did.
While we're on the subject, you can see some art for Ward's new series, Bravest Warriors, over on io9.
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Christian Dior founded the luxury brand DIOR in 1946 and it is still standing today. In fact, Christian Dior did not have a background in fashion design. He graduated from Sciences Po in Paris and was the son of an entrepreneur. However, his passion for art never faded. He did not establish his first store in Paris until he was in his 40s. branch. In 1947, Christian Dior launched his first fashion series. The calf-length skirt was made of black wool with detailed pleats and exquisitely modified shoulder lines. It subverted everyone's attention and was called " NEWLOOK". Today, Dior has become a household name. Its products include leather, accessories, footwear, jewelry, perfume, cosmetics and skin care products, and its profits are considerable through multi-party operations.
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Gabrielle Chanel was originally a singer. She opened a hat shop in 1910. Her products were very popular among contemporary women with their avant-garde designs. In 1915, Chanel opened its first fashion store in Paris, and in response to the sports culture of the time, it used knitted fabric to create loose suits. As a result, it was deeply loved by the upper class, and the clothes designed by CHANEL began to become popular all over the world. The brand's famous products include the world's No. 1 selling Chanel N.5 perfume, Chanel jackets, leather gold chain rhombus handbags and two-tone shoes. These classics are undoubtedly still symbols of fashion today, spanning a century.
Ralph Lauren, a famous designer, founded RALPH LAUREN in 1967. He was just a salesman at Brooks Brothers, a long-established American suit brand. Later, he became famous selling his self-designed wide ties in Bloomingdale's, a high-end department store. From wide ties to bright-colored You can find its romance and originality in the Italian pattern design, without any dull feeling caused by traditional ties. Ralph Lauren, the eponymous brand that focuses on aristocratic leisure, also entered women's clothing five years later. In 1974, he personally designed the clothes for the movie "The Great Gatsby", making RALPH LAUREN even more widely known. The "POLO shirt" that people often talk about was carried forward by RALPH LAUREN and promoted to the world. This shows the extent of his influence on the fashion industry.
PRADA was founded by the designer Mario Prada. It initially made leather goods and represented some imported goods. Many years later, the founder's granddaughter Miuccia Prada also joined the family business. Miuccia, who had been working in design very early, invented the following products. Leather bags made of nylon fabric have made Prada a trend ever since. When it comes to PRADA, the most impressive thing is the "black nylon backpack" that looks very ordinary. It can be said that it has been sold out every year since its launch. payment.
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In the realm of fashion, there exists a captivating world called Extreme Mega Fashion (EMF). Breaking stereotypes and celebrating individuality, this avant-garde movement pushes boundaries and challenges conventional norms like never before.
Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Unconventionality
EMF dares to defy societal expectations, encouraging individuals to embrace their authentic selves. It amplifies the voices of those who dare to be different, celebrating the beauty of uniqueness and self-expression in a dramatic and bold fashion.
Celebrating Individuality through Dramatic Expression
At its core, EMF fosters a space for individuals to showcase their creative flair through the power of theatrical fashion. It embodies a form of artistic expression that transcends traditional trends and empowers wearers to become walking works of art.
Origins and Influences
Historical Evolution of Extreme Mega Fashion
The roots of EMF can be traced back through the annals of time, with its earliest inklings found in the rebellious fashion of previous eras. From the opulent costumes of the Renaissance to the groundbreaking designs of iconic visionaries, this movement has evolved through the ages, giving birth to its contemporary incarnation.
Pioneers of Extreme Mega Fashion
Visionaries such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and Rei Kawakubo have propelled EMF into the mainstream consciousness. Their revolutionary designs have ignited a global fascination with this audacious form of self-expression.
Cultural Influences and Global Reach
It is not restricted by borders; it resonates with people from all walks of life. Drawing inspiration from diverse cultures, it is a melting pot of ideas that transcends geographical boundaries, leading to its widespread popularity across the globe.
Key Characteristics of Extreme Mega Fashion
Bold and Over-the-Top Silhouettes
It thrives on audacious silhouettes that surpass the ordinary. It confidently embraces exaggerated proportions, intricate drapery, and gravity-defying designs, leaving spectators in awe of the sheer artistry and innovation.
Experimental Fabric Choices and Techniques
To further push the boundaries, this fashion movement delves into uncharted fabric choices and experimental techniques. Unconventional materials and visionary craftsmanship create breathtaking textures and structures, captivating the eyes of fashion enthusiasts.
Vibrant Color Palettes and Avant-Garde Patterns
Unafraid to embrace colors in their boldest forms, it mesmerizes with vibrant palettes and avant-garde patterns. This riot of colors and patterns breathes life into garments, making them unparalleled masterpieces on the runway and in everyday life.
Accessories as Statement Pieces
Accessories have a distinctive role in EMF, serving as powerful statement pieces that elevate an ensemble to new heights. From awe-inspiring headpieces to intricate jewelry, these accessories accentuate the overall look, leaving an indelible mark.
Incorporation of Technological Innovations
Ever-evolving, EMF ingeniously incorporates technological innovations into its design repertoire. The fusion of fashion and technology results in awe-inspiring creations, pushing the boundaries of imagination and what is deemed possible.
Icons of Extreme Mega Fashion: Exploring the Fashion Legends
The world of Extreme Mega Fashion is adorned with iconic figures who have revolutionized the industry. Fashion luminaries like Lady Gaga, David Bowie, and Björk have fearlessly embraced it, becoming its fearless champions and igniting inspiration in others.
Impact on Runways and Red Carpets
EMF has left an indelible mark on runways and red carpets worldwide. A revolution in style and self-expression, it turns heads, leaving spectators in awe of the audacity and boldness exhibited by those who confidently don this avant-garde fashion.
Synergy with Pop Culture and Music
Embracing EMF, pop culture and music have become integral components of this dynamic movement. Artists and performers utilize this fashion style as a means of enhancing their creative expressions and leaving an unforgettable visual impact on their audience.
The Influence on the Fashion Industry: Pushing Boundaries for Runway Shows and Editorials
EMF has redefined the concept of fashion shows and editorials. Through its bold and boundary-pushing designs, it challenges the fashion industry to explore alternative narratives and embrace non-conformity. Some of the annual mega events include Shanghai Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Miami Beach Design, and New York City Nightlife Week.
Shanghai Fashion Week: A Showcase of Mega Fashion
Shanghai Fashion Week stands out as one of Asia's most prominent fashion events. Known for its grandeur and extravagance, this week-long spectacle brings together top designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts from around the globe. With a focus on pushing fashion boundaries to the extreme, Shanghai Fashion Week consistently surprises and delights with its avant-garde designs and forward-thinking style.
London Fashion Week: Where Tradition Meets Innovation
London Fashion Week is a celebration of the rich fashion heritage of the British capital combined with a constant drive for innovation. It's a platform where traditional tailoring and cutting-edge design seamlessly coexist. Renowned designers and emerging talents alike use this event to unveil their latest creations, making London Fashion Week a must-attend for anyone passionate about fashion.
Miami Beach Design Week: A Tropical Oasis of Style
Miami Beach Design Week infuses the world of fashion with the vibrant energy of the tropics. Held in the heart of Florida's iconic Miami Beach, this event combines fashion with art, architecture, and design. It's a unique showcase of resort wear, beach-inspired trends, and luxury fashion, offering a glimpse into the sun-soaked, glamorous world of Miami's style scene.
New York City Nightlife Week: Fashion After Dark
New York City Nightlife Week is a distinctive event that brings fashion to the city that never sleeps. It's a celebration of fashion after dark, where designers explore the edgier and more experimental side of style. This event shines a spotlight on the connection between fashion and nightlife culture, offering a platform for creative expressions that thrive under the neon lights of the city.
Inspiring Mainstream Fashion Trends
The essence of EMF has transcended its avant-garde confines, seeping into mainstream fashion. Its audacious designs have influenced and shaped trends, pushing the envelope of what is considered fashionable.
Challenging Beauty Standards and Encouraging Self-Expression
By challenging conventional beauty standards, EMF champions self-expression and encourages individuals to embrace their unique attributes. It empowers wearers to confidently express themselves, breaking free from societal expectations.
Controversies and Reception
Cultivating Debate in the Fashion World
Not without its fair share of controversies, it sparks debates within the fashion world. Its unconventional nature challenges critics, forcing them to question the boundaries of fashion and its role in contemporary society.
Skepticism and Criticism
As with any unconventional movement, it has faced skepticism and criticism from those who fail to grasp its artistic essence. However, precisely this criticism fuels the passion and creativity of its proponents, propelling the movement further.
Embracing Freedom of Expression
With its emphasis on embracing individuality and self-expression, it champions and celebrates freedom of expression. It provides a platform for individuals to boldly express their personal narratives and assert their unique styles.
Extreme Mega Fashion in Everyday Life
Practicality versus Individuality
While practicality may not always be at the forefront of EMF, it remains a potent medium for individuals to assert their identity and authenticity. It serves as a reminder that fashion extends beyond utility and can be a powerful form of self-expression.
Incorporating Extreme Mega Fashion into Street Style
Inspired enthusiasts seamlessly incorporate EMF into their street style, defying conventional notions of what is appropriate for everyday wear. Their bold fashion choices transform urban landscapes into vibrant showcases of self-expression.
Influence on Fashion Subcultures
EMF has given rise to various fashion subcultures that embrace its principles and redefine fashion norms. These subcultures form communities where individuals can connect, celebrate their uniqueness, and continuously push the boundaries of fashion.
Sustainability and Extreme Mega Fashion
Balancing Creativity and Conscious Consumption
While EMF often defies convention, it is increasingly exploring sustainable practices. Designers are finding innovative ways to balance creativity with ethical considerations, incorporating eco-friendly materials and mindful production processes.
The Rise of Sustainable Extreme Mega Fashion
A growing movement within EMF, sustainable practices are gaining traction. From recycling materials to utilizing renewable energy sources, sustainable Extreme Mega Fashion showcases fashion's potential to be environmentally responsible without compromising its avant-garde nature.
Promoting Ethical Practices and Slow Fashion
EMF champions ethical practices, paving the way for a reimagined fashion industry rooted in consciousness and integrity. By promoting slow fashion and fair trade, this movement challenges the fast-paced, disposable nature of the industry, creating a new paradigm of fashion sustainability.
By embracing EMF, individuals embark on a transformative journey where self-expression knows no boundaries, and creativity blooms into an extraordinary art form. This avant-garde movement inspires challenges, and reshapes fashion, leaving an indelible mark on the industry for all generations to come.
In the world of fashion, Extreme Mega Fashion is more than just a trend; it's a bold statement of self-expression, creativity, and individuality. It defies conventional norms, pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions. From audacious silhouettes to experimental techniques, it has ignited a revolution that has not only left its mark on runways and red carpets but has also seeped into mainstream fashion.
As Extreme Mega Fashion keeps changing and growing, it highlights how wonderful it is to be different and urges everyone to be themselves. It shows that clothing can help you express who you truly are and even inspire positive changes in society.
What is the origin of Extreme Mega Fashion?
This draws inspiration from rebellious fashion eras throughout history, evolving from opulent Renaissance costumes to the groundbreaking designs of visionary creators. Its roots are deeply embedded in historical expressions of non-conformity.
How has Extreme Mega Fashion influenced mainstream fashion trends?
It has pushed the boundaries of fashion, inspiring mainstream trends with its bold and audacious designs. It challenges conventional beauty standards and encourages self-expression, reshaping the fashion landscape.
Is sustainability a consideration in Extreme Mega Fashion?
Yes, sustainability is gaining prominence with in this trebd. Designers are exploring eco-friendly materials, recycling, and ethical practices to create a more conscious and environmentally responsible movement while maintaining its avant-garde essence.
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A film about frustrated filmmaker Barry Licks attempts to make a documentary about a businessman, who he believes is involved in property rackets, prostitution, p*rnography, and the importation of recreational drugs. For security reasons Barry never uses his real name, and calls him Ray Topham. Barry recruits a team of young wannabees. Their quest leads them to two of Rays associates; a local cocaine supplier and ex-S&M p*rn actress called Joanne Miller, and the charmingly psychopathic Tommy Morghen who acts as Rays personal security consultant. They soon realize that Barry is out of his depth, and so they exploit him for their own purposes with both hilarious and tragic results. Diary of a Bad Lad explores themes of sex, drugs, violence, exploitation, and the desperate limits that people will go to in order to make a film.
Straight from the UK market comes a new film that takes advantage of the pseudo documentary aspect. Barry Lick, a frustrated teacher and filmmaker sets out to create a film based on the underground crime scene. His Choice, a local seedy business man whom he cites under the fake moniker of Ray Topham to protect his identity. In the process he is introduced to Tommy Morghen who acts as Ray's security consultant. It begins as Barry and his makeshift film team dig into the locals who might be associated with Ray or have knowledge pf his dealings. At first it starts pretty standard with some clippings, some interviews and some commentaries from various sources who can comment a bit on camera. Though it doesn't take long for Barry to meet up with tommy who sets the whole turn in motion.
Tommy presents himself as professional but intense. Almost like you'd expect a Ray Liota role to transpire. While the documentary is based on Ray it's apparent after a while that Tommy is in fact the major player in this game. Their interactions begin with stops, visits and some on camera narrations that dig into the industry. This industry included prostitution, property racketing, p*rnography and drug trafficking. As Tommy explains in one scene…."one hand feeds the other". We soon find that there is a method to the madness, that involves a cunning exchange of services and needs.
When they visit a couple who can't make a payment, the couple is cohersed into making payback by creating a home p*rn video that could be sold to pay back some of the debt. It's done with finesse and opportunity but its also clear that it's how the market is kept in motion. The camera team and director in the course meet all sorts of shady, bizarre and violent individuals along the way that reveals the scene for what it is under the our noses on a daily basis. In a bizarre encounter which has the team visiting a local drug supplier, they happen to encounter a buyer who's high on smack. As he interrupts the interview he begins to annoy the camera man into an exchange of words that is nothing short of surreal. The drug addict caught in an obvious Muttering of nonsense continues on in this discussion that last for about 5 minutes on camera. It's comedic in nature and also quite mind numbing to listen to. As he darts away to use the rest room, it's clear that he's not retuning when he passes out and dies in the process. The team now faced with getting rid of the body continue to film as they place the addict in a local park.
Everything is caught on tape, and seems to be supported by the talent on camera. Ray who's reluctant at first agrees to let them keep film in in exchange for a commercial favorite that he's in need for his property management. As a viewer, that notion seemed to allude me at first as to why these obvious crime lords would agree to such coverage. Though the film reveals itself in the process that has the crime lords actually manipulating the filmmakers in it's unveiling. It clever, smart and unsetting all rolled into one.
Barry, who seems to go with the flow of his film project begins to suspect that things are going too deep even for his project. Ray continues to provide opportunities that seems to also fuel his ego for being seen on screen. Tommy becomes darker and darker thru his dealings and obvious clever exchange of instances. It's a documentary film that becomes a film in itself heading down avenues that most never get a chance to see or become privy to. Directed by Michael Booth, the film provides an engaging direction that pulls you in with every frame. Special mention goes to writer Jonathan Williams and his unique script that captures a truly scary side of life with a motive in mind. Joe O'Byrne who plays the role of Tommy Morghen provides the acted highlight of the film with cunning and a convincible nature that works extremely well for Bad Lad. It's horror in a different light with a range of extremes that don't overpower but hit you with a brick when they arrive.
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Millions of people die every year from diseases and pathogens found in unclean water, and they can't help it because that's all they have. Either they drink it or they die.
Deshawn Henry, a University at Buffalo sophomore civil engineering major, who researched how to improve a 6-foot-tall, self-sustaining magnifying glass.
Properly termed a water lens, the device uses another abundant resource — sunlight — to heat and disinfect polluted water. Since the frame for the lens can be constructed from commonly found materials — wood, plastic sheeting and water — the lens can be built for almost no cost, offering an inexpensive method to treat water.
The device may not look like much, but it can heat a liter of water to between 130 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit in a little more than an hour, destroying 99.9 percent of bacteria and pathogens.
Deshawn Henry working on the water lens that can heat a liter of water to between 130 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit in a little more than an hour, destroying 99.9 percent of bacteria and pathogens.
The water lens could have a huge impact in developing countries," says Henry, a Queens' native who performed the study under James Jensen, professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.
"Millions of people die every year from diseases and pathogens found in unclean water, and they can't help it because that's all they have. Either they drink it or they die."
The lens consists of a plastic sheet covered with water supported by a wooden frame. The frame holds a small container of water below the lens in line with a focal point created from a concentrated ray of sunlight. Barring the weather, once assembled, the lens functions freely. Due to the sun's movement throughout the day, Henry needs to repeatedly shift the container to match the focal point.
Henry's research tested how altering the thickness of the plastic sheet and the volume of water over the sheet affected the efficiency of the lens. The device was tested with plastic sheets that were 0.7, 1 and 2 millimeters thick, and water volumes of four, six and eight liters.
The study found that adding more water to the lens improved efficiency, as larger areas of water transmitted more energy from sunlight. However, thicker plastic sheets consumed more energy from light, lowering the lens' efficiency.
A plastic sheet that was too thin or excessive amounts of water could break the lens. Henry concluded that the 0.7-millimeter sheet could efficiently heat the container while supporting eight liters of water, but any more and the sheet could potentially break.
With 1.1 billion people lacking access to clean drinking water, Henry's work could make a difference in the world, says Jensen, who frequently mentors undergraduate students during summer research programs.
Henry studied under Jensen through the UB Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program, which connects underrepresented students with research opportunities in STEM fields. LSAMP is one of many programs in the Office of Undergraduate Education focused on increasing experiential-learning opportunities for students.
"I have seen how intense research activities can inspire UB students and educate the next generation of innovators," says Jensen. "Deshawn's work would allow a family in sunny regions to treat drinking water without having to expend energy or rely on imported technologies."
Building a larger water lens that remains efficient is the next step in Henry's research. A family of five would need a lens at least three times the size of the device he constructed, which was designed to heat one liter of water at a time, says Henry.
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