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Lust for Life
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Cast & Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Kirk Douglas
Anthony Quinn
James Donald
Pamela Brown
Everett Sloane
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In Holland during the late 1880s, Vincent van Gogh fails his training to become an Evangelical priest, but upon pleading with the committee to put him to use, is assigned to the miserably poor coal-mining region of the Borinage in Belgium. Although Vincent is not a stirring preacher, his eagerness to ameliorate his parishioners' suffering leads him to work alongside them in the filthy, dangerous mines. After some months, the church reverends come to inspect Vincent's work and are horrified to discover that he has donated all of his possessions to the locals and is living in ascetic poverty. They strip him of his duties, but Vincent, who wants desperately "to be of use" in life and escape his past failures, remains nonetheless. After he falls into a depression, however, he is rescued by his devoted brother Theo, who sends Vincent back to their family home in Holland. There, Vincent writes Theo passionate letters about the drawings he has undertaken, a new interest that keeps the volatile Vincent in good spirits, as it allows him a method of capturing "the poetry hidden in everyday images."
Vincent's widowed cousin Kay moves in with the family for the summer, and although Vincent offends her by suggesting that one year is enough for her to mourn her late husband, her presence cheers him, and soon he falls in love. At the same time, he battles with his father Theodorus, a pastor, over Vincent's new concept of God as a being one can serve through love and art rather than just through formulaic ritual. One day, Vincent confesses his love to Kay, after which she flees the house in aversion. The infatuated Vincent follows her to her family home, where he holds his hand over a candle flame to prove his devotion, only to learn that Kay has said she is disgusted by him.
In a nearby bar, Vincent meets another lonely, desperate soul, a prostitute named Christine, and the two turn to each other for support and affection. Soon, they share an apartment in The Hague, along with her infant son. Eager for feedback, Vincent brings his paintings to his cousin, successful artist Anton Mauve, who encourages Vincent and provides him with color paints with which to experiment. The discovery of color and his love for Christine inspires a feverish period of creativity for Vincent. Over time, however, their hot-tempered personalities and constant lack of money prompt Christine to leave Vincent just as he learns that Theodorus has died. Vincent returns home, where he forges a new painting style inspired by the workers of the nearby fields, but his eccentric ways offend the neighbors, and soon his sister Willemien presses him to leave.
With nowhere else to go, Vincent turns to Theo, who has helped support him financially over the years, and who now invites him to Paris. There, Vincent is transfixed by the local Impressionist painters, including Camille Pissarro and Georges Seurat. He absorbs their philosophies but still searches for a visual language of his own, one that will express the beauty of nature and transfer emotion to the canvas. Theo remains Vincent's greatest advocate but wearies of his brother's aggressive, obsessive personality. After Vincent meets the virile, fiery painter Paul Gauguin, he is inspired to move south to Arles in order to paint in complete isolation.
There, he is soon thrown out of his rooms for using the landing as storage for his numerous paintings, so local man Roulin helps him secure a house at a reasonable price. Theo's rent money allows Vincent to paint uninterrupted, roused by the golden fields and sunlight. Autumn, however, brings winds so strong that he can no longer work outdoors, and in lonely misery, Vincent turns to alcohol for solace. He still paints day and night, often forgetting to eat. Theo, who has since married a Dutch woman named Johanna, is desperate to ease his brother's pain and so pays Gauguin to stay with Vincent in Arles. Vincent, overjoyed to have the company of his beloved role model, fails to notice Gauguin's aversion to Arles's tranquility and Vincent's obsession with art. The two men are soon squabbling regularly over their respective works and Vincent's increasing dependence on Gauguin, and one day, their fight turns physical, causing Gauguin to storm out. Crazed with grief, Vincent takes the razor he had earlier brandished at his friend and cuts off a portion of his ear.
By the time Gauguin returns for his things the next morning, Vincent is near death from the blood loss. Roulin tends to him, but the locals mock Vincent, driving him to another state of collapse. Vincent begs Theo to commit him to a sanitarium in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where Dr. Peyron diagnoses him with chronic inertia and terror. After some months, however, Vincent turns once again to painting, which proves therapeutic but does not ameliorate the epileptic seizures he now suffers. His health continues to decline over the next year at the institution, but when he feels physically stable, he asks to return to Paris. There, Theo and Johanna welcome him, distressed at his obvious health problems, and introduce him to their baby son, Vincent.
Despite the news that he has sold his first painting, Vincent remains depressed and is not helped by the local therapist, Dr. Gachet. He moves to Auvers-sur-Oise, where his work becomes more assured and masterful, but his body and mind grow weaker. On 27 Jul 1890, while working on a painting of crows in a field, Vincent, overwhelmed by despair, writes a note reading "I am desperate. I can foresee absolutely nothing. I see no way out," and shoots himself in the chest. He remains alive for two days, allowing Theo enough time to race to his bedside. Theo is holding his brother tenderly as Vincent, at the age of thirty-seven, dies of his self-inflicted wounds.
Vincente Minnelli
Kirk Douglas
Anthony Quinn
James Donald
Pamela Brown
Everett Sloane
Niall Macginnis
Noel Purcell
Henry Daniell
Madge Kennedy
Jill Bennett
Lionel Jeffries
Laurence Naismith
Eric Pohlmann
Jeanette Sterke
Toni Gerry
Wilton Graff
Isobel Elsom
David Horne
Noel Howlett
Ronald Adam
John Ruddock
Julie Robinson
David Leonard
William Phipps
David Bond
Frank Perls
Jay Adler
Laurence Badie
Mitzi Blake
Anthony Sydes
Anthony Eustrel
Ernestine Barrier
Jerry Bergen
Belle Mitchell
Alec Mango
Fred Johnson
Norman Maccowan
Mickey Maga
Betty Sinclair
Al Haskell
Henry Corden
Gordon Richards
Helen Van Tuyl
Marc Snow
Aaron Saxon
Ralph Smiley
Edmund Teske
Mil Patrick
George Lewis
Paul Bryar
Lester Sharpe
Marion Ross
Claire Dubrey
Roy Gordon
Rex Evans
Alex Frazer
John Dodsworth
Betty Blythe
Len Lesser
Karen Scott
Lynne Millan
Delia Salvi
Preston Ames
Norman Corwin
Adrienne Fazan
Cedric Gibbons
Keogh Gleason
Sydney Guilaroff
Charles K. Hagedon
Ed Haight
Russell Harlan
John Houseman
Harold Humbrock
Al Jennings
Jud Kinberg
John Logan
Dr. Wesley C. Miller
Hans Peters
Walter Plunkett
Miklos Rozsa
William Tuttle
Edwin B. Willis
F. A. Young
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Minnelli was the ideal choice to bring the story to the screen. A former stage designer known for his visual style that mirrored and amplified the dramatic story of each of his films, he was the right match for a movie about a painter. But he had to fight several battles to get the look he wanted; some he won, some he didn't. Minnelli didn't want to use CinemaScope for Lust for Life, reasoning that, as he said in his autobiography, "the dimensions of the wider screen [bore] little relation to the conventional shape of painting," but the then-popular process was a must for MGM, which like every other studio was looking for cinematic gimmicks to overcome the threat of television. Minnelli did win a technical battle, however, concerning the film stock. The studio was using the Eastman color process which, contrary to the soft, subtle tones he wanted to depict Van Gogh's world and his art, produced colors "straight from the candy box, a brilliant mixture of blues, reds, and yellows that resembled neither life nor art," the director said. He preferred the defunct Ansco process, and he and Houseman hounded MGM executives until they bought up the remaining 300,000 feet of Ansco stock. The company then opened a lab especially to process Minnelli's footage.
Another problem concerned filming Van Gogh's actual paintings. The masterpieces could have been ruined by the intense light required for motion picture cameras, so Minnelli sent crews into museums and private collectors' homes to capture about 200 of Van Gogh's paintings with special portrait cameras that made time exposures without excessive light. Enlarged transparencies were then made of each shot, which were backlit and refilmed with special lenses.
Most of the picture was shot where Van Gogh lived and worked, including The Hague in the Netherlands and Arles in southern France. The production team even found two older citizens of Arles who had known Van Gogh 60 years earlier; one of them had sat for the painting "The Baby Roulin." Even on location, however, there were problems to be solved. Because Van Gogh's work was so well known, the film couldn't get away with showing scenes or landscapes that had been altered since the master painted them. In one case, they had to put a tree in the ground that had been removed since the original's depiction in a famous painting.
One other obstacle had to be overcome during principal photography, and it was a major one. The ten-year film rights to Stone's book were set to expire at the end of 1955 and Stone adamantly refused to grant an extension, so when the project got the green light, Houseman and Minnelli were told they had nine months to complete the picture. They were still shooting when December 31 came around, but Stone had finally relented (to the tune of $30,000 a week), and shooting was completed two weeks into the new year.
Kirk Douglas wanted to play Van Gogh ever since director Jean Negulesco told him he resembled the artist. He threw himself into the role, to the point of taking on so many of the artist's stormy, unstable traits he frightened his wife in his off-hours at home. He was rewarded for his efforts with an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor but lost to Yul Brynner in The King and I (1956). An Oscar did go home, however, with Anthony Quinn, who in his brief screen time as Van Gogh's contentious friend, painter Paul Gauguin, made an impression that earned him Best Supporting Actor. Lust for Life was also nominated for Best Color Art Direction and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Producer: John Houseman
Screenplay: Norman Corwin, based on the novel by Irving Stone
Cinematography: Freddie Young, Russell Harlan
Editing: Adrienne Fazan
Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons, Hans Peters, Preston Ames
Original Music: Miklos Rozsa
Cast: Kirk Douglas (Vincent Van Gogh), Anthony Quinn (Paul Gauguin), James Donald (Theo Van Gogh), Pamela Brown (Christine), Everett Sloane (Dr. Gachet), Niall MacGinnis (Roulin), Noel Purcell (Anton Mauve), Henry Daniell (Theodorus Van Gogh), Jill Bennett (Willemien), Lionel Jeffries (Dr. Peyron), Laurence Naismith (Dr. Bosman), Eric Pohlmann (Colbert).
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Lust for Life - Kirk Douglas is Painter Vincent Van Gogh in LUST FOR LIFE on DVD
When he is giving his first sermon, Vincent notices one man who stays near the door throught the sermon, and finally leaves before the talk is over. Vincent later catches up with the man and demands to know what was wrong with it, what he said that was offensive. To his surprise, the man explains to Vincent that he doesn't know anything about the people to whom he's preaching; that they live underground in the mines and only come home to sleep. So Vincent accompanies the man down into the mine the next day so that he can get a first hand account of the deplorable conditions under which these men, women and children slave every day. Pretty soon he realizes that he real mission is not to preach to them, but to minister to them in the trenches, a mission he takes up valiantly: he uses his stipend from the society to rent a hovel in the poorest neighborhood. He gives up his bed to a sick woman because she need it more than he does, and sleeps on piles of straw, and is directly on hand when there is trouble at the mine.
After he has been established for some time, the board from the Messengers of the Faith Society arrive for inspection and are appalled to find what he's done. One of the board goes so far as to say that he is "sleeping on straw like an animal," and the stipend is meant to cover living in a place much more dignified. When Vincent explains that in order to reach these people he must become one of them, the board leaves in disgust. And the result is that Vincent and his stipend are cut off from the society.
Having had no correspondence from him for months, Vincent's brother Theo (James Donald) tracks him down and finds him still living in his hovel and weak from a long illness. Theo convinces him to come back to their family estate for time to recuperate. There he takes up drawing, which he'd been doing as a pastime, in earnest. Theo invites him to move in with him in Paris, which he believes will assuage both of their loneliness. Vincent arrives just in time for the impressionist exhibition which has created a very negative stir with the critics. Vincent attends, and is fascinated by the color and light with which the master painters are working, So his uncle, who owns an art gallery, arranges for him to meet the artists one by one, from Gauguin (Anthony Quinn, who won the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance), to Georges Seurat, and a host of others, all of whom are more than willing to discuss their work.
After a few months together, friction starts to develop over Vincent's obsession for perfection and his rages over what he sees as his own inabilities. Among other things, he has grown tired of painting people and buildings, and wants to paint the bright colors that spring up naturally in nature. Theo decides to once again modestly support Vincent in sending him to Arles, where the vast countryside offers endless opportunities for painting nature in all its splendor. In Arles, staying in a cluttered house and going out every morning to paint, rather than becoming better, Vincent becomes even more obsessed with achieving perfection, capturing the bright oranges and yellows of the fields and their flowers.
The obsession grows until it reaches the point of madness, and the unbalanced painter takes a razor blade and slices off one of his ears. Theo is called down to Arles to help him, and Vincent informs him that he wants to commit himself to an asylum. Theo makes arrangement for Vincent to be accepted in a respectable establishment where the rest and discussion with psychiatrist really seem to pay off. When Vincent is released, he find that Theo has made arrangements for him to stay at the home of a doctor who is a family friend. But of course, once he starts painting again, the same demons rear their heads, and unable to face the emotional turmoil again, Vincent commits suicide.
Lust for Life is a interesting fictionalization of the life a great painter (who, like so many, was not recognized while he was alive). Kirk Douglas gives a powerhouse performance as the tortured painter, playing the role with an amazing intensity that occasionally threatens to go over the top but never quite makes it. James Donald gives a beautifully understated performance as Theo, who goes on loving his brother no matter what, and Anthony Quinn brings his own intensity to the role of Gauguin. Director Vincente Minnelli and cinematographers Russell Harlan and Freddie Young, though, are the one who fill the screen with gorgeous landscapes and close-ups of Vincents most noted works. The photography is truly a feast for the eyes.
The transfer of the film for Warner Bros. new DVD does full justice to the beauty of the film's images. The colors are bright but still realistic, and the black level is solid, delivering excellent contrast and shadow detail. The extras include a feature-length commentary by film historian Dr. Drew Cooper, and the theatrical trailer.
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Lust for Life - Kirk Douglas is Painter Vincent Van Gogh in LUST FOR LIFE on DVD
All I see when I look at your paintings is just that you paint too fast.- Paul Gauguin
You look too fast!- Vincent Van Gogh
Director Vincente Minnelli had a portion of a field spray-painted yellow to closer resemble Vincent Van Gogh's painting.
Before the opening credits, a written foreword appears thanking more than twenty museums, galleries and collections, including The Trustees of the Tate Gallery, London, the Musée du Louvre, Paris and the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, for the permission to photograph the paintings of Vincent van Gogh. The list of art institutions ends with the statement: "Without their help and that of private collectors the world over, this motion picture about a great painter could not have been made." The closing credits include a written acknowledgment listing the help of over thirty additional art institutions. A July 1955 Los Angeles Times article also noted that the Soviet Union had agreed to allow the photographing of four van Gogh paintings from the Moscow Museum of Modern Art. Although the cast credits list the main character's surname as "Van Gogh," it is frequently listed as "van Gogh" in art and historical sources. Throughout the film, full-screen images of some of van Gogh's paintings are interspersed with the action or juxtaposed with similar, real-life scenery. Excerpts from van Gogh's letters are read throughout in voice-over by James Donald as "Theo van Gogh."
Van Gogh was born in Holland on March 30, 1853 and, as shown in the film, was supported throughout life, both emotionally and financially, by his devoted brother Theo. The artist wrote frequent letters to his brother describing his mental malaise and passion for painting. Considered among art historians to be one of the greatest Post-Impressionist painters, van Gogh was known for breaking from his impressionist training by using expressionist technique. Lust for Life deals with the period in van Gogh's life from 1878, when he began religious works in the Borinage after attempting careers in art dealing and teaching, to his death in 1890. As shown in the film, van Gogh began suffering from periods of mental depression while working in the Borinage. While the film faithfully portrays many moments in van Gogh's life, including his passion for painting, friendship with Gauguin and failed romances, it omits other key episodes, as does the Irving Stone novel, on which the film was based. For instance, the film does not cover a romance he undertook with a neighbor of his parents, Margot Begemann, whose subsequent attempt to poison herself devastated van Gogh. The picture also does not include references to several attempts van Gogh made on his own life while at the asylum in Saint-Rémy, during which he repeatedly attempted to poison himself by ingesting his paints. In addition, many biographers theorize that van Gogh's ultimate state of despair, during which he shot himself on July 27, 1890, was due to his feelings of guilt over Theo's failing health and finances.
In the mid-1940s, as noted in a December 4, 1955 New York Times article, Stone had written a screenplay version of his novel Lust for Life while working at Universal. By 1946, M-G-M purchased the novel's screen rights and, according to a October 13, 1946 New York Times news item, planned to star Spencer Tracy in the film. That contract included an agreement that, if the studio did not produce a film within ten years [1955], the rights would revert back to Stone. According to a December 4, 1947 letter written by Dalton Trumbo and reproduced in a collection of his letters, M-G-M had hired Trumbo to write the screenplay for Lust for Life. Due to M-G-M postponements, and possibly due to complications caused by Trumbo's being blacklisted, there is no evidence that any screenplay was submitted. For more information on the Blacklist, please consult the entries Crossfire and Tender Comrades (see AFI Catalog of Feature Films, 1941-50). An October 11, 1953 New York Times article reported that director Jean Renoir attempted to buy the rights from M-G-M in order to shoot a biography starring Van Heflin as van Gogh. A October 20, 1953 Daily Variety item added that Willis Goldbeck would begin producing the Renoir film in Europe the following week, but that picture was never made.
Although, according to a October 16, 1953, Daily Variety article, Stone had reacquired the radio and television rights to his book several years earlier, he now approached M-G-M to buy back the film rights as well. Stone wanted to make a feature version of Lust for Life in partnership with Jean Negulesco as director, Carlo Ponti and Dino De Laurentiis as producers and Yul Brynner as the star, however, M-G-M would not sell the rights.
In August 1954, Hollywood Reporter reported that Jack Palance was negotiating with M-G-M to buy the rights and produce an adaptation under his own independent company, with himself in the starring role, but the purchase never went through. In January 1955, according to a Hollywood Reporter news item, Kirk Douglas planned to star in an M-G-M version of Lust for Life, to be directed by Negulesco.
Hollywood Reporter's "Rambling Reporter" asserted in February 1955 that the studio had only ten months left to make the film before the rights reverted back to Stone, and so were rushing forward to place it into production by September 1, 1955. By March 17, 1955, as noted in Hollywood Reporter, a photographic unit had begun shooting backgrounds in Arles, France, in order to capture the almond trees in bloom. According to information in the Arthur Freed and M-G-M Collections at the USC Cinema-Television Library, director Vincente Minnelli had to leave the production of Kismet a few days early in order to begin work on Lust for Life, necessitating that Stanely Donen take over the helm of Kismet for a few days in July 1955. Principal shooting on Lust for Life began on August 1, 1955 and was not finished until December 1955, weeks before M-G-M's rights to Stone's book expired.
A April 19, 1955 "Rambling Reporter" item noted that M-G-M hoped to secure José Ferrer to play Toulouse-Lautrec in Lust for Life, the role for which he had won an Academy Award nomination in the 1953 John Huston production Moulin Rouge (see below). According to contemporary news items and reviews, Lust for Life was shot almost entirely on location, including in The Hague, other areas of Holland, the Borinage in Belgium, and Paris and Auvers, France. Although 1955 Hollywood Reporter news items add David Horne, Jimmie Dime and Louis Mercier to the cast, their appearance in the final film has not been confirmed.
Minnelli, a painter himself, prepared a complex production design for Lust for Life to mirror van Gogh's works, in which different periods of the painter's life were presented in different color schemes. The scenes in the mining town, for example, emphasize grays, while the Paris scenes have a red accent. Producer John Houseman stated in a December 1955 Los Angeles Times article that "what we hope to achieve is an integration of his life and work." Although the onscreen credits state that the film was shot in Metrocolor, a January 1956 Hollywood Reporter news item asserts that the film would use a new high-speed, fine-grain Ansco Color negative for the first time. Modern sources agree that a combination of CinemaScope and Ansco Color technology afforded a fidelity not attainable with conventional photographic methods. In addition, the directors of photography shot van Gogh's works using direct negative prints which, according to Houseman in the Los Angeles Times piece, "when backlighted, show up in truer, more luminous colors."
As noted in an August 1956 Variety article, M-G-M planned to release the film in six art house theaters as test engagements before setting a national release plan; however, the dates of those releases have not been determined. Lust for Life had its premiere in New York on September 21, 1955 at the Plaza Theatre as a benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Similar gala openings in other cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, benefited area museums and art programs. The August 1956 Variety article added that M-G-M produced a thirty-minute, 16mm, color short entitled van Gogh: Darkness into Light narrated by studio head Dore Schary detailing the film's production. Although the short was lost for many years, Los Angeles Herald Express reported in December 1984 that a copy had recently been discovered and was presented to Minnelli by Frank Yablans, then the vice-chairman of M-G-M.
Lust for Life received glowing reviews, in which many critics praised Douglas' performance and noted his close physical resemblance to van Gogh. Los Angeles Times called the picture "one of the most remarkable films ever put together" by Hollywood. Some critics, however, found the character of van Gogh difficult to understand or sympathize with completely; the Hollywood Reporter review referred to the character as "a boor and a bother." In his autobiography, Minnelli stated that the film represented his greatest achievement, and Douglas noted in his autobiography that van Gogh was his most difficult, and most rewarding, role.
Douglas won the Golden Globe and the New York Film Critics' Circle awards for Best Actor and was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award for his role in Lust for Life. In addition, Anthony Quinn won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and the film earned nominations for Oscars in Art Direction/Set Decoration and Best Screenplay, Adapted.
Other filmed versions of van Gogh's life include the 1987 animation feature Vincent by director Paul Cox with John Hurt as the voice of van Gogh and Vincent and Theo, a 1990 film directed by Robert Altman and starring Tim Roth and Paul Rhys. In addition, van Gogh was the subject of Nicholas Wright's Broadway play Vincent in Brixton by which opened on 6 March 2003.
Miscellaneous Notes
Voted One of the Year's Ten Best Films by the 1956 National Board of Review.
Voted One of the Year's Ten Best Films by the 1956 New York Times Film Critics.
Winner of the 1956 Award for Best Actor (Kirk Douglas) New York Film Critics Association.
Winner of the 1956 Golden Globe for Best Actor (Kirk Douglas).
Released in United States Fall September 1956
Re-released in United States August 3, 1990
Re-released in Amsterdam April 13, 1990.
Re-released in United States August 3, 1990 (Los Angeles)
Released in United States Fall September 1956


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I grew up along the coast of San Diego, California and received my BSc in Biology from San Diego State University, MSc in Fisheries from the University of Florida, and PhD in Ecology from the University of Calgary. I am a former Vanier and Killam Scholar that blends research with mentorship and education opportunities, and I work alongside government and academic colleagues to help understand key social and ecological drivers affecting the sustainability of freshwater and coastal fisheries. My research has culminated in recent years into a more holistic perspective for improving fisheries conservation, which includes advising new management for the British Columbia and Yukon lake trout fishery. Now, I am applying this social-ecological perspective towards Pacific salmon fisheries to highlight how managing for diversity in both people and nature can help sustain fisheries in a changing environment.
I came to SFU to work alongside Dr. Jonathan Moore and colleagues in the Earth2Ocean Research Group to research aquatic ecology and conservation. It also helps being near both beautiful mountains and coastline.
Fisheries are complex social-ecological interactions between people and nature, and they provide subsistence, cultural, and leisure opportunities for billions of people. Many fisheries are collapsing from overfishing and ecosystem changes, yet some fisheries remain resilient to these threats. Biodiversity may help foster resilience via the 'portfolio effect', analogous to how financial managers select portfolios composed of diverse assets to stabilize their returns. Hence, fisheries with high diversity (some populations 'boom' when others 'bust') appear more stable than fisheries with low diversity (populations 'boom' or 'bust' at the same time). However, fisheries are also diverse socio-culturally, yet current research exploring fishery portfolio effects has ignored these human dimensions. My research aims to illuminate the processes that underpin resilience in one of Canada's iconic social-ecological systems, steelhead fisheries, by integrating diversity in biological and social processes to understand how interactions between these dimensions contribute to the stability and resilience of fisheries. To answer this, I will first contrast the contributions of diverse people and their behaviours with fish biodiversity in a theoretical model. As not all fisheries have high biodiversity to conserve, these results can be used to determine how social-ecological diversity drives portfolio effects, and whether fishery managers can increase social well-being to manage for resilience. I will then apply these concepts to British Columbia steelhead: a migratory Pacific salmon recommended for emergency-listing as an at-risk species that supports dozens of fisheries worth $33 million CAD·yr-1 to BC's economy. My work aims to integrate steelhead life-cycle dynamics with fisher diversity to determine policies that best realize resilience of BC fisheries and beyond, to help manage both existing biodiversity and the vast range of human interactions with that diversity.
I enjoy sharing ideas and working alongside my tremendous colleagues in the Earth2Ocean Research Group. I have also enjoyed being close to many government collaborators in fisheries and conservation biology. When the weather cooperates, it's also great to be able to hike to and from work every day and enjoy the sunshine.
Write and seek feedback from others early and often. It takes a village to be a good scientist.
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Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Now Offering Festive Fall Backdrops
A lot of first-time visitors to Walt Disney World don't realize that there is a whole world of fun photo opportunities available at the Disney PhotoPass studio in Disney Springs that are available at no additional cost!
All year round you'll find an impressive array of virtual backdrops that are perfect for capturing the memories of your time at Disney. You'll find everything from popular Disney landmarks to shows, movies and more. In addition, there's also a great selection of seasonal backdrops available for a limited time only!
With the official arrival of fall. Here's a quick look at some of the options you'll find at the PhotoPass Studio just now.
Whether it's posing with some fun Autumnal props, going toe-to-toe with some formidable Disney baddies or joining the 999 Happy Haunts at Disney's Haunted Mansion you're perfect keepsake is just waiting to be found!
Best of all, reservations are not required. You can pop by the studio (during normal operating hours) at a time that works for you and your family! Once your photos are taken you can download them individually for $16.95 each at MyDisneyPhotoPass.com or purchase one of Disney's incredible MemoryMaker packages which is also ideal for those looking to capture all of those amazing theme park experiences as well!
For more information about MemoryMaker check out this article!
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The anvil is a German made August Refflinghaus Anvil style #58. It is 130 kg or 280 pounds. It is fastened to an American Elm stump. It is soft at RC52, therefore it has been replaced with a Ernst Refflinghaus anvil of 150 kg or 330 lb. style #58 (same style) with an RC of 59. This style anvil is my favorite. It has one flat topped and tapered horn, a side shelf, an upsetting block, and a feathered transition from the main face to the round horn (no drop).
The trip hammer is one of 2 rebuilt 50 pound Little Giants. The one in the picture is a 1902 model .
The forge chimney is double wall brick, , 34 ft. tall, 11 inch (inside) sq. clay flu liner, and works so well that very seldom is there smoke in the room. The chimney smoke inlet tapers from 15" wide (next to the firepot) to 11" wide at the chimney side of the brick (6" away from the fire pot). The inlet opening is arch topped and is 18" high. Therefore there are 185 sq. in. of smoke inlet opening (1 1/2 X area of chimney flue opening).
The forge table is 1/8 inch aluminum diamond plate and gets darned hot to the touch when in use (next time I'll cover it with brick like the student forges. and might use iron instead of aluminum. The top of the firepot and the floor of the chimney are flush with the table top.
The firepot is a Centaur Vulcan which I have to replace every few years (I will get a thicker firepot next time I redo my forge).
The forge blower is the Centaur Forge, # PB50VS, (www.centaurforge.com/) and is one of the few blowers I've used that is I feel is satisfactory for the kind of forging I do.
Dick and 250 lb. Little Giant Trip Hammer (it has since been sold)


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Danby Designer 0.9 MicrowaveThis product has been discontinued.
- 0.9 cu. ft. oven capacity
- 900 watts of cooking power
- Durable and easy to clean stainless steel interior
- Convenient, pre-programmed buttons for 6 popular uses (Popcorn, beverages, reheat, pizza, frozen dinner, baked potato)
- Dual programmable cooking stages permits cooking with 2 different power levels
- 10 power levels
- Cook or defrost by weight function
- Speed defrost
- Glass turntable
- Digital clock
Danby's counter top microwaves are not only practical and economical, they're stylish too! Available in white, black and stainless steel there's a model to match any décor. Available with a variety of today's most popular features and ranging in size from 0.6 cu. ft. to 1.6 cu. ft., Danby microwaves are well suited for the dorm room, office, cottage or .
Product Dimensions
- Product Width20"50.80 cm
- Product Depth16 9/16"40.64 cm
- Product Height12"30.48 cm
- Package Weight40.7 lbs18.46 kg
18 months parts and labor coverage. Installation and/or yearly maintenance (cleaning) are not covered under warranty.
Information pertaining to watts and camps can be found on the rating plated located on the side of the unit.
We do not recommend using an extension cord.
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'It was over 45 shots:' 3 teens among 5 wounded in shooting at North Beach in Racine
RACINE -- Five were shot at North Beach in Racine on Tuesday, June 2 -- three of them teenagers. Police were called to the scene around 7:20 p.m. -- canvassing the area for hours for evidence. Cameras captured the chaotic moments leading up to the shooting.
A FOX6 viewer captured gunfire and screaming in cellphone video Tuesday evening at North Beach Park in Racine.
Upon arrival, officers located five shooting victims in the area. All five victims were transported to the hospital. Police say three of the five shooting victims are juvenile teenagers. The adult victims are 18 and 20 years old. The condition of the victims are unknown and the identities are not being released at this time.
"This shooting does not appear to have any correlation to the recent protests in the city," Racine police said.
"It was over 45 shots that rang out," said Meloni Jones.
The sounds and sights were stuck with Jones Wednesday after she witnessed the chaos.
"You saw all the sparks from the gun firing," said Jones. "You would think it was actual fireworks, but it was gunshots."
When first responders arrived they found five victims -- three in their teens, and the other two ages 18 and 20.
"We saw all the ambulance, and squad car, and everything," said Terry Jackson.
Worried about the wounded, Jackson came to the scene Wednesday to pray.
"Just to say a prayer by the families impacted by all this madness," said Jackson.
With the circumstances leading up to the shooting under investigation by police, viewer video shows a large crowd around a truck. There appears to be a crash and gunfire before the video stops.
"Rather gruesome and sort of disappointing," said Bob Obrien, neighbor.
"Scary," said Jones. "It felt like a movie. It makes me feel heartbroken. It makes me feel disappointed in my city."
Police said it's not believed this shooting was connected to protests happening in Racine Tuesday night over the officer-involved death of George Floyd.
The condition of the victims was not immediately released -- nor did police say whether any arrests were made.
5 shot, wounded at North Beach Park in Racine
Investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 262-636-9330, or through the Crime Stoppers app by using the p3 app.


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2020 has brought its fair share of obstacles. Here's how HR staff can be ready to tackle whatever comes their way and come out stronger.
Here's what you need to know:
- Sick or COVID-19 positive employees must stay home and not return to work until they've recovered
- Businesses must create a safe environment for employees and customers
- HR needs to stay on top of every local, state, and federal requirement
- Easing workers back in on a part-time basis, and/or offering remote work or extended leave are staffing options
- Guidance to staff members on how to maintain distance, keep surfaces sanitized, and protect themselves and their colleagues should be part of the daily routine
- Companies who offer remote/flex work will need to figure out how to best manage staff and schedules out of the office
- Keeping staff informed on what's required of you and what you're doing to assure their safety and customers' safety will be key
- When your HR team, business, and employees have access to the most information available, you should be able to address any fears and concerns
In a normal work year, HR professionals and small and medium-sized business owners who manage the HR function are pressed with challenges many larger organizations don't typically face. In today's uncertain climate, those challenges are amplified. Facing the incredible pressure presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners are adapting nearly everything about their organizations. For the HR function, the challenges may be even greater.
A recent survey by Josh Bersin and MIT Sloan Management Review polled HR professionals on what they're doing to respond to the pandemic. Not surprisingly, top of the list was managing employee health and wellbeing. As you anticipate needing to keep employees safe and business moving forward, be prepared for whatever the virus, the government, and the economic conditions send your way. Some areas to get ready for — for HR and owners — are likely challenges everyone is facing in 2020.
1. Focusing on wellbeing
Employee health has always been a concern for business, but it's magnified by the pandemic. As we struggle to keep the workplace safe for employees and customers, a new focus on health is a requirement. Employees who routinely came to work feeling under the weather must now stay home and not return to work until they've recovered, and possibly might need to be cleared to do so.
For HR professionals, sick time — once a payroll check-the-box issue — has come to the forefront. They'll need to make sure everyone is well, getting the medical attention they need, and confident they can return to the workplace safely for themselves and others.
For companies that hadn't offered healthcare benefits in the past, the pandemic may have shifted priorities to provide coverage for staffers. Many are now finding the cost/benefit ratio has shifted toward offering at least basic health coverage.
For companies that hadn't offered healthcare benefits in the past, the pandemic may have shifted priorities to provide coverage for staffers.
2. The COVID-19 ripple effect
Returning to post-pandemic norms will be a challenge for businesses. For some, shutdowns shuttered your organization temporarily. For others, economic slowdowns have shifted hours, salaries, and production. Essential businesses have their own pressures — trying to maintain levels with illness and fear complicating the mix.
COVID-19 has impacted almost all businesses. For HR professionals, layoffs, slowdowns, juggling schedules, and even making payroll have been difficult. Many have navigated the worst (hopefully) of the pandemic, and are gearing up to return to normalcy. This will include a host of new challenges creating a safe environment for employees and customers.
3. Compliance
Regulatory compliance can be stressful in a normal business climate; today, it can seem like trying to hit a continuously moving target. Shutdowns, physical spacing, return-to-work guidelines, and other state and local mandates evolve as the spread of COVID-19 waxes and wanes by cities, states, and zip codes.
In today's environment, businesses and HR professionals need to be ready to adapt on a day's notice.
For most businesses, past regulations and requirements evolved slowly and with time to adjust. In today's environment, businesses and HR professionals need to be ready to adapt on a day's notice. Whether guidelines are coming from local authorities, the federal government, or the CDC, HR needs to stay on top of every requirement necessary.
4. Staffing levels
Maintaining staffing levels before 2020 was a challenge: In today's market it may be even greater. Although unemployment levels are at record highs due to the pandemic, many businesses are having difficulty hiring.
The wage competition between regular wages, and generous unemployment benefits from states and the federal government, has added a new component to the hiring challenge. Some employees are earning more staying home than they would coming into work.
For organizations calling workers back to the rolls, there may be even more pressure knowing that your staffers will essentially take a pay cut if they return, but needing them to do so nonetheless. For many, easing workers back in on a part-time basis — to keep them qualified for the additional federal funding — has been the only solution until the benefit runs out. Remote work or extended leave may be the only option for staffers who have higher risk.
5. Adopting safety protocols
As new mandates come down, businesses are adapting to the safety measures required of them. There are some who are adopting measures they feel may be necessary or helpful, even when not mandated. Organizations are placing distance-markers on the ground, temperature checking employees and guests, and more.
Cleaning protocols and services are being stepped up; companies are shutting down break rooms or eliminating seating. Guidance to staff members on how to maintain distance, keep surfaces sanitized, and protect themselves and their colleagues is now part of the daily routine.
Continuously looking for guidance on what more they can do, HR professionals and SMB owners who fill that role are often pulling double-duty as the safety manager of their organization as well as the HR function.
6. Juggling and managing remote/flex work
If you've been able to move to fully or partially remote work for staffers, the challenge may now be managing staff and their schedules out of the office. For some, the transition has been smooth. For others, plunged into a remote work model, HR has been playing catch up trying to find and adopt software to meet the need to work and communicate.
In addition, managing a remote staff has its own challenges. As the ripple effect of the virus has shut down schools and caregiver facilities, parents are often juggling working from home and attending to family. The ability to manage productivity while working with staff members who are in a difficult position has put extra pressure on business and HR.
7. Constant communication
Keeping staff informed on what's required of you and what you're doing to assure their safety and the safety of your customers will be key.Communication will be key for HR professionals during these trying times. Keeping staff informed on what's required of you and what you're doing to assure their safety and the safety of your customers will be key. When staff members understand the responsibility you're taking and the responsibilities they hold to keep safety and sanitization protocols working, everyone will be better off. It's more than emails and texts — signage that reminds and directs will also be necessary.
Beyond communicating practical needs, keep messaging current and upbeat. The pandemic has put many workers — on premises and remote — in a challenging position mentally and physically. The more you can reassure them you're doing your best to help, the easier it will be for them.
Remember communication is a two-way street. You'll likely be fielding unending calls for help, information, and assistance. While it may seem overwhelming, be available as much as possible to allay fears and provide assistance and support.
8. Uncertainty
One of the most insidious aspects of the pandemic is the uncertainty because of it. Will business be able to maintain productivity and stay afloat with economic downturns? If employees return to work — giving up their unemployment benefits — will their jobs be assured? If there's an uptick of cases in your community, what will occur? So much uncertainty can lead to fear and distrust. HR's role will be to try to quell the panic and keep employees informed and assured, as much as they possibly can.
There are no guarantees — for business or employees — but adhering to the best advice available can minimize risk. Notifying staff members of your business plan to assure they'll have jobs to return to and keep when the pandemic finally ends will be key to reestablishing trust in these uncertain times. When your HR team, business, and employees have access to the most information available, you should be able to address any fears and concerns that come your way.
An internet search of HR challenges for 2020 that were posted in 2019 seems almost quaint today. But a recent survey found 88% of leaders believe the outbreak has allowed them to "effectively demonstrate the importance of HR strategies toward mitigating people risk." Businesses are facing unprecedented challenges and pressures: those who prepare may fare better today and be better off in the future.


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In Time of Peril, Edmund Leighton, oil on canvas, roughly 49 x 66 inches ( 124 x 169 cm). Link is to zoomable image on Google Art Project, downloadable version on Wikimedia Commons. Original is in the Aukland Art Gallery.
Edmund Blair Leighton, a British artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was known for his scenes of medieval and turn of the 19th century times. Here, he gives us a medieval scene in which a well to do family seeks refuge at a monastery, while the eldest child appears to see imminent danger close behind them.
I love the tactile feel of Leighton's rendition of stone, wood, fur, cloth and metal. For some reason, I particularly enjoy the subtle highlight on the tiller.
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Alessia Cara is lending her voice to the new animated Netflix film, The Willoughbys.
The film, based on the children's book by Lois Lowry, follows the Willoughby children as they hatch a scheme to send their insufferable parents on vacation because they're convinced they'd do a better job raising themselves.
Alessia voices the eldest Willoughby sister, Jane, a spirited girl who loves to sing. The voice cast also includes Maya Rudolph, Will Forte, Martin Short, Terry Crews, and Jane Krakowski.
The Willoughbys hits Netflix on April 22.
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This year Australia celebrated International Chefs day in 3 states in conjunction with Nestle Professional & the healthy Kids program Art on a Plate program
ACT ACF chefs visited St Thomas's primary school in Canberra 40 students had an amazing day. The smoothies were the biggest hit of the day with the kids fascinated with all the different ingredients you can put into them. Thank you, Paul Butler, and Darren Tetley.
NSW ACF chefs visited St Catherine's of Sienna school Sydney where almost 100 students from various classes spent the morning preparing blueberry pancakes, tropical banana toast & fruit smoothies. Thank you to all the young chefs & members who helped make this day a success
Tasmanian Chefs visited St Marys College Hobart. 24 year 4 students made pancakes with President Stephen Lunn & has a fantastic time decorating them all with smiley faces topping the decoration list
South Australia continued their traditional chef's day dinner & this year celebrated it at the International wine centre with an Indian Cuisine themed meal
- Paani Puri, King fish & Salmon pearl
- Mango Cured Salmon, Spice Crust & Candid Orange
- Dahi Bhalle
- Venison Carpaccio, Masala Chickpeas & Mango chutney
- Samosa Chat, Dahi, Amchoor Chutney, Onion salsa & Sev
- Crab Kofta, Besan & Garlic Crust, Green Chutney
- Duck Korma
- Lamb Seekh Kabab
- Chicken Skewers
- Goat Curry with Saffron Rice (Paella Pan)
- Lightly Spiced Cone Bay Barramundi, Curried Potato & Coconut and Kokum Sauce.


text: Though there are different ways to attack a gull identification problem, one way is to assess the age of the gulls. Because the large gull on the far left has a solid light gray mantle, it is fair to assume that this individual is an adult. Immature gulls typically show some degree of two-toning, patterning, or mottling on the back and wings as the result of a contrast between feathers of different ages. This phenomenon is one reason why gulls often exhibit a high degree of variability from one individual to the next. The large gull on the left also has a pure yellow bill with an orange spot near the tip—another indication that it is an adult. In fact, it is an adult Herring Gull ( Larus argentatus ). A close look at the smaller gull at the extreme right of the photograph shows a darker gray mantle than any of the others, extensive black on its folded wings, a black bill, dark legs, and a dusky mark behind the eye that runs around the back of the head. With these characteristics, the smaller gull on the extreme right is an adult Laughing Gull ( Leucophaeus atricilla ) in nonbreeding plumage. Considering the plumage comments above, the two gulls in the center are clearly immatures (subadults). The immature bird on the right is about the same size as the adult Laughing Gull to its right, but is noticeably smaller than the immature bird to its left. Compared to the bird on its left, it also has a smaller and more rounded head, a much shorter, dark-tipped bill, and long and slender folded wings, all of which identify the bird as a young Ring-billed Gull ( Larus delawarensis ). The final identification mystery is for the immature bird in the left center of the photograph. A close look at this bird shows a solid black bill, a whitish upper breast with light streaks that blend into a darker upper belly, a prominently masked appearance to its face, and noticeable white tips to the dark tertial feathers showing above the folded wing tips. The black bill and whitish chest that gives way to the lightly streaked appearance of the underparts when combined with the bird's long and slender folded wings all point to this gull being a young Lesser Black-backed Gull ( Larus fuscus )—a species now regular in Massachusetts but often overlooked because of its close similarity to immature Herring Gulls. Herring and Laughing gulls commonly nest in Massachusetts at various coastal locations, however Laughing Gulls migrate south in the winter. Ring-billed Gulls are common to locally abundant migrants and nonbreeding visitors practically throughout the year and throughout the state. Lesser Black-backed Gulls are scarce to uncommon visitors and migrants throughout Massachusetts but are most numerous on outer Cape Cod and Nantucket from late summer through the winter. The author photographed the mystery gulls in Manomet, Massachusetts, on October 7, 2007. Wayne R. Petersen


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'Mortal Kombat' classic character Sub-Zero will officially join the brawl in 'Injustice 2' next week after Red Hood debuted at E3 2017 last month. But before the lethal fighter becomes playable in the game, NetherRealm Studios has announced the Watchtower stream will be happening this Friday, July 7.
Watchtower Stream announced
On Twitter, the game developer has invited the loyal fans to chill out with the team for a special Watchtower Stream event. It is set to take place on Friday, July 7 at 1:00 p.m. PDT or 3:00 p.m. CDT.
This Friday, at 1 pm PDT/3 pm CDT, come chill with us for a special #Watchtower stream! https://t.co/X4zUVEDsym #injustice2 pic.twitter.com/kMQEDat3xK— Injustice2 (@InjusticeGame) July 5, 2017
Despite that the announcement did not mention what fans can expect from the live stream, it is obvious that it will show off the next DLC character from 'Mortal Kombat' universe.
Fans will finally get a first in-depth look at the character's gameplay to showcase his abilities, especially his famous Ice Klone attack to freeze his adversaries.
Players can already have a look at Sub-Zero and his formidable gear as well as his Reptile shader in the game, although, he can only be unlocked and played beginning July 11.
Sub-Zero introduction trailer
NetherRealm Studios first offered a look at the 'Mortal Kombat' character in his introduction trailer that was released a few weeks ago. It is noted that in the gameplay video, Sub-Zero appears to be a close range fighter, however, he also owns several mid-range attacks and projectiles that make him as an unpredictable enemy.
His set of powerful abilities include coating the ground in ice, freezing his opponents, and some offense throws to beat his strongest enemies.
It is expected that fans will get more glimpse at his fatal moves at the Watchtower stream tomorrow, prior to his official launching to 'Injustice 2' on Tuesday next week.
What to expect next in Injustice 2
The Watchtower stream will give fans an opportunity to watch the development team and QA people get hands-on with new characters and demo the best strategies in using their abilities, pokes, combos and counter attacks during a match.
Once Sub-Zero is unlocked as a DLC character, Starfire comes next as final fighter to be added to the game from Fighter Pack 1.
'Injustice 2' will be adding six more DLC characters post-launch, but NetherRealm has yet to reveal the next set of fighters soon. If speculations are any indication, another 'Mortal Kombat' character will be joining as a guest character as well.
'Injustice 2' is available now on Xbox One and PS4 platforms. It is not yet officially confirmed if a PC version is in the works.


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Common Questions about Rutgers Hillel.
How many Jewish students are there at Rutgers?
How do students get involved with Hillel? Are there membership fees?
What is Shabbat like at Rutgers?
Reform and Conservative religious communities have Saturday programming/services twice a month. The Orthodox community has services every Saturday morning. Sometimes there is a special lunch at Hillel, but every week we have a festive Seudah Sh'lishit/3rd Meal, with services and havdalah.
There is also an eruv around most of the campus, maintained by Hillel students and community members. Being Shomer Shabbat at Rutgers is easy!
Does Hillel have a Rabbi?
We actually have three rabbis! Visit our staff page for information on them and all the other staff who work at Rutgers Hillel.
I'm interested in Jewish studies, is there a major for that?
Absolutely. The Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life and the Jewish Studies Department offer an impressive array of programs and courses. You can major or minor in Jewish Studies.


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WinX DVD Ripper Platinum is a software tool used for extracting DVDs or ISO images content and convert it to various multimedia formats.
It has a user-friendly interface with a standard layout comprised of a front menu, that embeds selection options, a simple player on the right side and one big action button.
The ripping process starts by introducing the disc or image you want to rip. The next step is the selection of the desired output format, and finally, the easiest part, then click on RUN button.
During the process, other options are available, such as selection of audio and video quality, volume, sample rate, image settings and video resolution. Deinterlacing and forcing audio-video synchronization are also on the list.
Going further, this tool has over 350 built-in profiles and it can rip DVDs and ISO images to MP4, H.264, AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, and M2TS. Other options include DVD conversion to Apple, Android, Microsoft or Sony devices playback.
The DVD ripping speed is fast, and because is backed by the support of hardware acceleration, the conversion takes under 5 minutes.
The only downside is the fact that it doesn't offer support for Blu-ray discs.
Despite that, WinX DVD Ripper Platinum is a tool that offers a fast solution for every individual who wants to extract multimedia content from discs.


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By and large, most of my clients have opted for the cost recovery approach to eDiscovery for their cases. Usually they have an internal solution that they use on "smaller cases" and use service providers for larger and specialized cases. I used quotation marks because smaller cases mean something different to every law firm. For one of my clients, it means under 5GB, for another, under 200GB. When talking to people at Relativity Fest, I noticed a trend of firms asking me questions about how others manage cost recovery on more of their cases.
Here is a recap of questions I was asked, and that they had for themselves after going to sessions on this topic:
How Do You Price Cost Recovery to Manage the Inherent Volatility of Litigation?The irony of hosting economics is that the unit economics are least favorable when business is most tight, and most favorable when business is strongest. Most firms opt for a similar model to service providers with per GB, per user and per hour fees. Trying to set those numbers in advance, at cost recovery rates, is an exercise in moving the goalposts. Most of my clients have a couple cases that account for 50% – 80% of their eDiscovery usage. If either of those cases come offline, then the firm will be significantly underwater on their eDiscovery investment – rather than at cost-recovery.
What is More Important: Defensibility or Simplicity?Take a very simple example. Your software company charges you based on the number of named users. A single user has access to anywhere between 1 – 5 matters, but the average user has access to 2. In a cost recovery model, would you prefer to charge full freight on the user fees to one matter, and not charge anything on the remaining four matters? Would you prorate each user individually across all their matters? Would you set up a rule that each matter is charged 50% of a user, and expect that in the long run the economics average out? Each law firm, and typically each partner, has a different view on the best approach. But, they each have different implications on economics, ethics and management complexity.
How Do You Factor in the Soft Costs?Very frequently, firms discover that the cost of an in-sourced solution contains more soft costs than they anticipated. The IT department, which is already extremely busy, is suddenly burdened with extra work, so the firm may need to add headcount there. Lit support may need to train staff on the software. Most firms I know that have gone completely to an in-sourced cost recovery model have needed to hire at least two new employees in lit support. Further, managing the infrastructure requires on-going investment and input from key partners, typically posing a distraction to their core focus. Making sure the methods to capture this information and account for it correctly are important to ensuring all costs are fully reflected in cost recovery.
Concluding ThoughtsIt's not in my nature to say a blanket statement that one-way handling eDiscovery costs is better than another, because each law firm is different. I've worked with some firms that have very successful profit centers, and another that has tried and failed at it. There was a great panel about cost recovery with several very successful firms represented on it at Relativity Fest. Most firms don't want to take on added risks and costs associated with eDiscovery operations but do want to zealously represent their client's interests – both economically and in terms of service quality. The main challenge is understanding the full scope of those added risks and costs at the outset.
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Why study BS Psychology in Southville?
The BS Psychology curriculum provides opportunities for learning the scientific principles and theories of its various branches. The program covers Psychological and Clinical Assessment, Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Training, and Counseling and Teaching. Through linkages forged with external clinical, educational, and industrial organizations, SISC graduates have the advantage in terms of worldwide employment opportunities.


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Tag: blood & gourd
Blood & Gourd: The Interview
Back in 2016, I wrote some words about Blood & Gourd 1 and 2, the gory pumpkin-patch set indie Halloween comic about an evil pumpkin conglomerate and a giant pumpkin monster wrecking shit one blazing orange October day. Since then, a third issue has been released and B&G has become part of my annual Halloween… Read More ›
Halloween 2016 Giveaway!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! A HUGE congrats to James Harris of Doc Terror for winning! WHAT This is one helluva giveaway package — if I do say so myself. So, let's just get right to it. Here's what's included: Two original artworks: Original Bloody Popcorn (!!) paintings by the amazing Murphypop and a Halloween III scene by… Read More ›
SCHLUMMPPFF!: A Blood & Gourd Celebration!
When my copies of Blood & Gourd 1 and 2 came in, I posted that flipping through the books was like if Night of the Demons, a Reese's peanut butter pumpkin, the Garfield Halloween special and that feeling you got when walking home from school in your costume on Halloween were all melted down and… Read More ›


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Easily, and confidently, declare "Fluid" or "No fluid" by performing an abbreviated ultrasound protocol in your critical veterinary patients.
Does Fred have free abdominal fluid? Find out FAST! (Shutterstock/Jaromir Chalabala)Do you have an ultrasound machine in your veterinary practice? Do you see emergency cases? At a recent CVC, Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, told veterinarians not to make the mistake of bypassing your machine to help you definitively detect the presence of free abdominal fluid.
First, a comparison to illustrate the benefit. Let's consider a 30-kg Labrador retriever-we'll call him Fred.
You can see the benefit. Now how to do it? Lee says the FAST protocol, or focused assessment with sonography for trauma, was developed in human medicine for ER physicians who have had little training in performing an ultrasonographic examination. They needed a shortcut to find critical abnormalities quickly. Lee admits that veterinary specialists, excluding radiologists, are often similarly ill-prepared and have limited ultrasound training themselves.
With the FAST method, you only have to look at four locations and see if you see free fluid-caudal to the xiphoid, cranial to the bladder and then the right- and left-dependent flank. (Get more details on the locations and what to look for here, as there are also rapid ultrasound techniques to look at the thorax.) Lee prefers not to position the patient on its back due to lack of stability in emergent patients (as is depicted in most illustrations of the locations to sonogram), but allows the patient be in whatever position is most comfortable (typically lateral recumbency).
"You should normally never see abdominal effusion," says Lee. "And when you do, it's very important that you tap it off and look at it in-house to find out what it is."
Her last plea: Make sure you charge for your FAST ultrasound exam and make sure you document it. After all, you spent years and lots of money learning all the differentials for effusions of any kind. You're worth it!


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Communists are known for building some ugly structures. This is surely not the case for the party headquarters atop Buzludzha mountain. The world needs a whole lot more of these. That's why we ventured way off the tourist trail into the forests of backwater Bulgaria, learned the Cyrillic alphabet, and dragged two toddlers up a 1500m peak.
We got dropped off in Shipka pass and after a three hour walk through the frigid morning mist we were rewarded but the first glimpses of the looming communist headquarters. As you approach, it is clear that you have left earth into some sort of sci-fi thriller. The actual site is completely abandoned, barred, pillaged, graffiti'd and left for dead. It's important to walk around the entire structure making careful observation. After all, 6000 workers and 20 leading architects spent 7 years constructing this masterpiece, funded substantially by compulsory donations from Bulgarian citizens. More importantly, it is important to notice that there is still a small hole to squeeze yourself into the interior of the centre and that's where the real magic begins.
After walking up stairs caked with rubble and fallen asbestos, you enter the main auditorium to be greeted by none other than Marx, Engels and Lenin. On the other side there are mosaics of Blagoev, Dimitrov, and Zhivkov (although the latter perhaps unloved has been scratched out). An incredible amount of other well preserved mosaic frescoes encircle the entire building, depicting scenes of Soviet and Bulgarian themes. The whole atmostphere is quite daunting as the leaking roof constantly creaks and flaps in the wind. After mustering a bit of courage, a walk around the outer shell rewards commanding views of the Balkan mountain range.


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Visit The Bhil Carnival
$19.95Member Price
Come and join Neela and Peela, who are off to the fair… Each year, people of the Bhil tribe from Madhya Pradesh in central lndia celebrate a wonderful carnival called Bhagoria. Subhash Amaliyar, Bhil artist, paints the carnival in his traditional style. Collaborating with him are writer Gita Wolf and designers Catriona Maciver and Oliver Mayes – who turn this joyous rendering of a celebration into a one-of-a-kind interactive experience, which combines the features of a map, a story book and a pop-up picture book.
- Hardbound
- 24 pages, 11 x 10.8 x 0.5 inches
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Darvishi Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Imam Reza street, the main street that gets to the holy shrine of Imam Reza. You can walk this path in 10 minutes. With 23 floors, the building of the hotel is the highest and only atrium designed building of the eastern part of Iran. The water complex of this hotel is the first complex in Mashhad that offers SPA and massage which has the best and newest technology and experts.
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The Duck runs around in the garden. The Duck has no effects to norns, however, it may make hands laugh uncontrollably!
Cob by Stefan Kuske with graphics by Nemes Zoltán. It is available from Norntropolis, Creature Comforts, Albian Critter Litter and Creatures Caves, among other places.
It uses the C1 class numbers:
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Getting ready for a new season can seem like a school project that is due at the end of the year. We must do some research, we must gather the best results and directly apply them on to our lives. We all have different agendas, hobbies, lifestyle etc. This article will discuss tips on how to prepare for the Summer. We will explore everything from making sure we are dressed to impress to best practices for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
1- Get active
We should try to maintain a healthy body not just in the Summer, but throughout the year. In the Summer, it becomes more of a priority because there are more outdoor activities, opportunities to travel and trails to explore. If your winter has been filled with Netflix, and savory foods, I recommend starting small. Begin taking short walks to the park, riding bikes, doing home exercises, or even parking your vehicle a little further to explore parts of the MKT and Katy trails.
In Downtown CoMo, we have various options for fitness/exercises. Check out their website for more information:
- Moon Yoga,
- Yoga Sol,
- CrossFit Fringe,
- Flat Branch Park MKT Trail Access Point, www.como.gov/parks/flat-branch-park/
2- Take time for you and your mental
For some of us, this time of the year can be really busy because we are all so consumed with getting things done so we can finally rest. If you're anything like me, we tend to push ourselves to the maximum level at work, school, home or with other projects that really take more of our time. In Downtown CoMo, we have plenty of places that can help you add some Zen in your life. Taking a mental break is crucial to having a great summer. So read a new book, get a new hobby, or do anything that takes your mind off your daily activities/duties.
If you find yourself wondering where to start your mental break here are a few options:
- Columbia Public parks – Flat Branch Park and Stephens Lake Park are a great places to take the whole family to enjoy. There are picnic tables, a Gazebo, art sculptures and more.
- Spas – In the heart of Downtown CoMo, book your next appointment at Renew Salon, Spa and Sauna or head down to Massage Envy to explore the Broadway Shops following your appointment.
3- Plan your next adventure
Having a great body along with a healthy mind, leads to a successful lifestyle. Planning is third on the list because Summer is short, but that doesn't mean you can't fill it with lots of entertainment. We all know that activities like festivals, carnivals, road trips, can require great amount of planning. Check out these upcoming events happening right here in Downtown CoMo:
- The Pedaler's Jamboree, May 28 -29, from Flat Branch Park
- Juneteenth – June 19 at Cosmo Park, from 2-7pm.
- Family Fun Fest at Cosmo Park Every 3rd Wednesday beginning May 18 through September 21, 6-8 p.m.
4- Summer Trends
Downtown CoMo is a great place to seek out some of the trendy styles you crave. For any fashion lover, we just know every season comes with a new thing. It can be something so simple as the seasonal color of the year, the heel style we are currently obsessed with and so on. Ladies, I think we can all agree that neon green is everyone's favorite color this Summer, and let's just say, it's here to stay. The color is gender neutral, perfect for day activities, pool parties and even night out on the town. We are also currently obsessing over purple, some pastel colors for high heels and lots of sparkles. Downtown CoMo has great places to shop around, here is a list of places we recommend you visit if/when looking for new trends:
- Glik's, www.glik's.com
- Bailey & Blush Boutique, www.shopbaileyandblush.com
- Myversastyles Fashion, www.myversastyles.com (online only)
I hope you find this article helpful! Enjoy your Summer.


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At the very southern tip of South America looms an isolated finishing school. Legend has it that the land will curse those who settle there. But for Mavi—a bold Buenos Aires native fleeing the military regime that took her mother—it offers an escape to a new life as a young teacher to Argentina's elite girls.
Mavi tries to embrace the strangeness of the imposing house—despite warnings not to roam at night, threats from an enigmatic young man, and rumors of mysterious Others. But one of Mavi's ten students is missing, and when students and teachers alike begin to behave as if possessed, the forces haunting this unholy cliff will no longer be ignored… and one of these spirits holds a secret that could unravel Mavi's existence.
Simmering in Patagonian myth, Sara Faring's The Tenth Girl is a gothic psychological thriller with a haunting twist. Available September 24th from Imprint.
It is the dead of night when I wake from a dream of draining the bathtub, full of frothy, rancid water, with my mouth. There's a motherless one here, whispers a girlish voice from the closet as I splutter. I am covered in sweat, disoriented, and shivering. I curl my feet up only to feel the soles of my shoes rasp against the sheets. There's a motherless one here. Because of the skylight in the shared bathroom, the moonlight bathes my room in a faint, otherworldly glow. My room door has been opened, a draft blowing through, and the closet door has been, too, exposing the gaping maw of the closet.
I see a sliver of white, slipping out of the darkness within. Her. A little girl, her long and greasy hair draped in front of her face and hanging over her shoulders like a yoke.
The intruder, I think. How did she get in? I swear I locked my room door. I swear it.
I squint my eyes at her in the dark. She's pale and impossibly reedy; she wears a disintegrating and stained lace nightgown that exposes her skeletal arms and her knobby ankles.
She is unfamiliar—not one of the little girls I know here.
She shuts the closet door with a single finger, all while adjusting her neck with the other hand. The sound of each vertebra cracking sends a tremor through me. No, she's not like the girls I teach. That's when I stop breathing, hoping I won't catch her attention. Hoping I can melt into my bed and become invisible. Hoping I can fall into a safer realm of sleep and forget this encounter.
Yet I continue to watch her, pinching my eyes into slits. Riveted and terrified.
She moves about my room with the self-possession of someone who does not feel the eyes of others on her, splaying the pages of my books, rifling through a pile of clean and folded clothes. I smell a rank waft, ripe and aged, like the meaty interior of a used plaster cast.
Could she be a ghost, or the ghost of someone lost to the curse sixty years ago?
She drops a crumpled shirt of mine and moves toward the chest, placing both hands on its fine wood with delicacy. Her feet are bare, lacy blue with cold or a strange form of rot, and none of her steps make a single sound on the floorboards.
In fact, as she moves, her feet do not brush the ground at all.
She lifts a book I've left on the chest and lets it slam onto the chest hard, her black eyes darting over to me with cold mischief.
She sees me startle. It was intentional—a trap. I shut my eyes tight and feel a surge of intense, bone-singing fear. There is only silence in the darkness, except for my heartbeat, which I wish I could stop. Will she touch me? Will she go? Have courage, Mavi. She can't be older than twelve. She can't intimidate me.
I open one eye, still praying she's gone—only to muffle a shriek and shrink back into my sheets. She's much closer, so close I can taste her foul breath, and she's leaning over me like an otherworldly animal. She blinks her two dark eyes at me. There is a twisted hopelessness about her, a flattened affect to her that only exists in children who have cut themselves off from the world after terrible harm.
Is this creature the tenth girl? The tenth student?
"Who are you exactly?" I whisper.
"I don't matter. I'm a memory," she says, turning from me and gathering the hem of her nightgown in one swooping motion. Stepping toward my open door.
"Wait!" I call. "Where can I find you?"
"You can't," she says before rushing toward the hall and disappearing through the doorway.
I push to my feet and follow her, peering into the empty hall, and even drifting down its unlit length.
"What happened to Mrs. Hawk?" I call out into the dark. No one answers.
As my mind sharpens, I notice that my arms and legs shake so badly I cannot keep myself upright. This was all a waking nightmare, I tell myself. A nightmare brought about by drunkenness.
But she looked so real. The tenth girl, if that's what I should call her.
I'm a few steps into the pitch-blackness—the moon, so temperamental, has disappeared again—when I feel a presence close.
"Is that you?" I ask, pushing my hands into the darkness.
Excerpted from The Tenth Girl, copyright © 2019 by Sara Faring.


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Gladeen Lantz, 94, of rural Fayette, died Thursday afternoon, November 30, 2017, at her residence, under the care of her family and CHP Hospice.
Born May 21, 1923, in Shunk, OH, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Tessalone (Jennings)Dietrich.
Gladeen grew up in Liberty Center, OH, before her family settled near Fayette. She married Orville Lewis "Red" Lantz on October 28, 1943, and he preceded her in death on January 20, 1985. Red was a farmer, and Gladeen assisted him with the family's turkey farm. She also worked at Wauseon Wire Factory for over 25 years until its closing, and later at Perfection Finishers in Wauseon, where she retired in October of 2001. She was a faithful lifetime member of the Fayette Christian Church-Disciples and was a member of its women's auxiliary.
Remembered for her particular and neat nature, she was talented at crocheting and quilting intricate keepsakes for her family and friends. In her later years, she enjoyed bowling, and belonged to the Morenci Women's League, often traveling to various states to compete.
Surviving are two daughters, Beverly (Larry) Sines of Morenci and Janice (John) Allen of Napoleon, OH; a son, Roger Lantz of Fayette; four grandchildren, Wendy (Rodney) Kessler of Fayette, Chris (Tonya) Lantz of Fayette, Tiffany Flathers of Wauseon, and Michael Allen of Napoleon; fifteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, James Smith of Morenci.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her youngest child, Rodney Jay Lantz; seven brothers; and four sisters.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider memorial donations in honor of Gladeen to the Fayette Christian-Disciples Church. Friends can share memories and words of comfort with the family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.


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Long paths in C#
By default, Windows uses a maximum length for paths that is 260 characters. This includes the drive letter – for example "C:\" – and the terminating null character. So this leaves you up to 256 characters for a path. This limitiation is defined due to the restrictions of the Windows API.
You can however use longer path names, that are up to 32767 characters. Within C#, there are serveral ways to achieve this:
- By adding
\\?\in front of a path;
- Using Windows 10 version 1067 or higher, updating the systems registry and your application manifest.
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Quickstart guide
A brief guide on getting started with Adapty
We're thrilled you've decided to use Adapty! We want you to get the best results from the very first build. This guide will walk you through how to get started with Adapty
Creating a project and registering an application
Create a new application. In App settings -> General tab you can configure the application settings. Mark the checkbox if you are participating in the Small Business program.
Configuring platforms
Configure SDKs to validate purchases and get subscription updates from one or both platforms in Adapty.
App Store configuration
In Adapty Dashboard, go to App settings > iOS SDK and fill in the fields using the instructions below.
To find App Bundle ID open iTunes Connect, go to My Apps, and select the app whose ID you need. On the app page, in the drop-down More menu, select About this App. The app ID is displayed in the Bundle ID field.
– Where to find App Store Shared Secret? →
– How to set URL for App Store Server Notifications? →
Play Store configuration
Go to App settings > Android SDK and fill in the fields.
To find Package Name Open the Google Play Developer Console and select the app whose ID you need. The ID is specified next to the app's name and logo.
– Where to find Service account key file? →
– Where to find Real-time Developer Notifications (RTDN)? →
Creating a product
Add Access Level (optional)
Add product
Add paywall
Installing Adapty SDK
Install Adapty SDK in your app and be sure you have replaced the "PUBLIC_SDK_KEY" placeholder with your actual Public SDK key.
Bear in mind, that SDK calls must be made after calling
.activate() method. Otherwise, we won't be able to authenticate requests and they will be canceled.
Adapty.activate("PUBLIC_SDK_KEY", customerUserId: "YOUR_USER_ID")
override fun onCreate() {
Adapty.activate(applicationContext, "PUBLIC_SDK_KEY", customerUserId: "YOUR_USER_ID")
<application ...>
android:value="PUBLIC_SDK_KEY" />
import { activateAdapty } from 'react-native-adapty';
const App: React.FC = () => {
// ...
useEffect(() => {
activateAdapty({ sdkKey: 'PUBLIC_SDK_KEY' });
}, []);
// ...
Configuring processing of purchases
Adding App Store shared secret for iOS and both package name with service account key file for Android would be neccessary to allow Adapty to successfully process purchasing events
Subscription events
Here is what you can do to set up tracking of subscription events
|For iOS
|Update the App Store Server Notifications with our link
|For Android
|Set up Real-time Developer Notifications (RTDN)
Integrations with third-party analytics and attribution services require passing identifiers to the SDK.
|Use this method to passing identifiers to Amplitude, Mixpanel, Facebook Ads, and AppMetrica
|This method would be required for passing attribution data from AppsFlyer, Adjust, and Branch. Be sure to configure the integration of interest in Adapty Dashboard, by providing API key and event names
Promo campaigns and promo offers
If you want to use Adapty along with Apple Promotional Offers, adding a subscription key will allow us to sign offers.
Don't forget about Privacy Labels
Learn more about the data Adapty collects and which flags you'd need to set for a review.
Make sure to send paywall views to Adapty using .logShowPaywall() method. Otherwise, paywall views will not be accounted for in the metrics and conversions will be irrelevant.
If you have any questions about integrating Adapty SDK, feel free to contact us using the website (we use Intercom in the bottom right corner) or just email us at [email protected].
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