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The Farnborough International Airshow in the UK runs from July 19-25 and alternates each year with Paris as the premier European trade and display air show.
This year the show kicked off with a higher-than-expected amount of new plane and leasing orders in the private sector. But the warnings were clear from the world's military, that cuts in defense spending would make it harder for firms to win new contracts.
Farnborough has a history of flight testing and aircraft building going back to the start of the 20th century, when it was home to the HM Balloon Factory. The Concorde debuted in the UK at the air show in 1970.
By Kim Khan, CNBC Europe
Posted 21 July 2010


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Kolkata: Bangladesh will be turning out at the hallowed Eden Gardens for the first time after 26 years, and an excited skipper Mashrafe Mortaza today said the 'Tigers' want to make it a "memorable" outing when they face Pakistan in a Super 10 match of ICC World T20 on Wednesday.
"There're a few grounds where a player always wants to play and do well. Like the Lord's, MCG, Eden Gardens, Mirpur has always been special (for us). It's a big opportunity for us to play at Eden Gardens," Mortaza said on the eve of the match.
"We are all are very excited. It's one of the biggest venues in the world. We want to do well and make it memorable," he said about Eden Gardens where Bangladesh last played way back in December 1990 in an Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka.
"We never played here. As a child we heard a lot about Eden Gardens. It looks more marvellous. We want to make it memorable," he added.
Mortaza said ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL, is one cricketer on whom they can bank upon to gain knowledge about the conditions here.
"Shakib is a very important player for us for last 7-8 years. He's always special. We will get help from him in getting information (about conditions)," the Bangladesh captain said.
Bangladesh, who entered the quarterfinals of the 2015 ODI World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, have improved on their record in Twenty20 Internationals. They recently made it to the final of the Asia Cup and also qualified for the main draw here from a relatively tough group featuring the Netherlands, Oman and Ireland in Dharamsala.
Bangladesh join former champions India, Pakistan along with Australia and New Zealand in a tough group in the main round of the ongoing mega-event.
"It felt like Irish conditions in Dharamsala and it was tough for the group. We're almost in the group of death here. All the other four teams are fancied to win the tournament. So it's a difficult task," Mortaza said.
"We are thinking of the first match and will go match by match. If we do well tomorrow then we will think beyond."
"Obviously there's a bit of confidence having played is good ODI cricket in the last one-and-a-half years. But T20 has always been difficult for us. But we've been doing well in the last three four weeks in T20s. Confidence is there and we want to make it count," he said.
Asked about the availability of left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who is recovering from a side strain, Mortaza said, "We can't say he will be available. He is feeling well. We have 24 hours to assess his condition. The physio and coach will take a decision."
Bangladesh had beaten Pakistan less than a fortnight ago back home to make the Asia Cup final but Mortaza refused to look back at the past.
"If you go by history, Pakistan are much better. I don't think about past. We are focusing on how to get a good start tomorrow. We will give our best," Mortaza said.
"History says they are a much better side but if we play the way we have been playing it would be a good match for us."
"Pakistan have more experience than us. We have had a good Asia Cup. We got some exciting players."
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So listen to it and get your full nerd on!
A giant stuffed carrot that appeared at mars bar for a night..and what i'm hoping is my last pic of this winter-a car stuck in the ice and snow with a ticket on it-haw!
It is all raining and stuff but it doesn't have that winter freezing feeling outside anymore. It's not even March but it feels kinda like spring out there to me. I could be imagining this, of course. Like I imagine flying alongside a unicorn to Fairyland one day..
Anyway, yes, our new CD is now at CD Baby, Amazon, and we are also selling it on ebay so we get all the money then! Here is a link to our ebay account..it may change and go dead but our selling name is edenandjohn and we will have the CD up there and the vinyl of Be Kind to a Man When He's Down, along with all our old cd's and stuff..EBAY LISTINGS
We hope to be getting some reviews for it soon..It features R. Crumb on mandolin on half the tracks, Pat Conte of the Legendary Otis Brothers on several, and Grammy winner(yes!)Dom Flemons of the Carolina Chocolate Drops on a track..We have two big shows with Crumb and Pat end of March and several gigs with Crumb in Italy in July if you happen to be in Italy!
The last pic is my awesome VD gift..granny boots! My new favorite shoes..See-I really AM a real girl! Anyway, my somewhat nutty neighbor had some kind of "episode" and when I got home from auditioning for the part of a blood obsessed psycho who kills animals..I found 12 cops in front of my apt door questioning my neighbor about his sanity. He was locked out of his apartment by accident and had called 911 I guess..Anyway, this all was kinda funny and lasted a few hours. I ate dinner while I talked to cops and tried to tell them about my bands new CD which came out today! Yay! The cops were pretty patient with all this...having to break open his lock on the door..him telling them to stay 2 feet away because he has panic episodes..Maybe me standing there cracking jokes in my slutty audition garb helped.. My neighbor was laying on his back surrounded by pills and money and weird items..but he was cracking funny jokes so it was fun in an odd way. He kept apologizing and I assured him that this was the most normal thing that happened to me this week. I was at a party last night drinking wine with some funny comedians..My hangover today actually helped my audition as a psycho I think..
Anycrud, more info about the Cd soon and I have a ton of blogs and pics to post this week! Lotsa stuff going on..cant wait for spring! Fun feels like its in the air..
Well, Liam and producer/director Victor Varnado have made the show into a concert film which should be coming out soon! I was at one of the tapings for it and it was hilarious..In fact I think I may be in it for 5 seconds making an ass of myself because that's what happens when I sit in the front row at comedy shows..I love going to smaller, intimate shows like this one rather than paying tons of money to see the same people at some 3-drink minimum fancy club..TYF's has a family vibe to it and that, along with the talented performers, makes you keep coming back to it week after week..It's been going strong for 5 years now.
Anyloops, Here is the link to the TYF FB PAGE and here is the trailer for the film which has already gotten almost 12,000 hits on youtube!
Here are some pics of gross snow and WINTER which I really hope ends early. It's been a rough one and I will be very pleased if we have a warmer March. The sun makes me instantly happier and more cancery I guess but that's besides the point..Live in the moment!
Not much going on..was feeling sick for a few days..still am a little..waiting on new CD to be sent to us..should be about two weeks or less..Then i'll be rich. Rich. RICH!!!
Here are some shots from the shindig..Ray had fun as usual, but he kept trying to wait on customers by the window even during all the hijinks..His business is VERY slow lately and his store REALLY needs help! I know many store and places that are closing soon..and if Ray's goes another NYC icon with character and the flavor of old NYC will vanish..like CBGB's, and soon Mars Bar..
I got the sad sad news that a friend of mine died right before I went to this and I was not in a happy mood..drank myself sick all night which is why I am posting these at midnight after i got linked about it! Ugh..I feel so sick over this..He was very young and sweet and I wish I could go back in time and somehow change what happened to him..
But here are some fun pics..Ray and the dancer, Ray getting lingerie tossed at him and the cakes on the counter..Luckily for her it was very warm in there between the heat and the crowds of people(mostly men!)..It was fun and cheered me up a little. I really hope Ray can get through this winter.his business is his life. Summer he always picks up with ice-cream sales and he is expanding his menu and trying new things.


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I've always loved going to the beach, I know it sounds strange, but winter time is actually one of my favorite times to go. Not to swim or anything, but just being there with the cold crisp winter sea air caressing my face, a wonderful feeling. Enough about me though, let's talk about you, what do you like? WHOA WAIT, we're not speed dating.
But really though, the best thing about the winter beach is the beautiful colors of the rain clouds and the sun. Especially if you've got a dark "supernatural-esque*outfit on. If any of you watch the show supernatural and you're desiring a similar style/look, it's actually a pretty simple look to achieve, and here's how!
To achieve a supernatural (The TV series) style in an outfit:
1. Saturation (Or de-saturation actually, the tv series has a very dark mood/setting. The outfits they use help achieve that feel by dressing the main characters with desaturated colors, a couple safe choices are such [most are faded}: Olive green, Navy Blue)
2. Dark colors (They very rarely use bright colors, when they do, the screen is over-layed with deep blue hues to darken the color anyways. If you want to have a darker look, obviously darker colors are a safe choice)
3. Don't layer same colors (Even though their colors are dark and bland due to de-saturation, there is always contrast. The last thing you want to do is end up wearing all black and looking like a goth teen, which is very possible, of course unless if you are a goth teen and you enjoy looking like it. In which case, enjoy)
4. Wear blue denim pants (From what I've seen on the show, they don't wear much of anything but blue denim for bottoms, which is great, blue denim keeps things very casual, but clean and rugged at all times)
And of course if you're like me and enjoy feeling epic, carry an awesome lantern with you. Pretend it wards of ghosts or something, regardless, people will ask you what it's for. When they do, smash it over their head and take their wallet and leave a note that says, "For such occasions". Jk. but not really. But really. ANYWAYS, enjoy!


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Christmas in Mexico. " Navidad en México " a Pastorela-Dance. This choreographic montage is a representation of the birth of Jesus Christ, but with a unique style by mixing the biblical story with traditional dances from México and other countries. Come join us and enjoy the spirit of the Christmas season.
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Kudos to researcher and fellow archivist, Andrew Parry, for discovering more Rex Ryan novels, which he revealed on the excellent Vault of Evil site. Andrew made the link between the publisher of Noel Despard's Tyranny of Virtue, Nicholas F. Willis, and the Anglo-Eastern Publishing Co, both of which advertised at the same address. Anglo-Eastern is one of the more obscure publishers of the first half of the twentieth century; as far as I know only Professor John Arnold of Monash University has done any extensive research about it and the related Camden Publishing Company – see here.
There appear to have been three phases to the life of the Anglo-Eastern Publishing Company:
1. From its founding in about 1910 to the death of William Nicholas Willis Snr in 1922, when the company was run from 48-50 Waterloo Rd, London.
2. From 1922-1932 when William Nicholas Willis Jnr evidently took over the reins and published only intermittently. The address of the firm varies between 48-50 Waterloo Rd, 48-50 Waterloo Bridge Rd, and 50 Waterloo Bridge Rd.
3. From 1932, when the original Anglo-Eastern Publishing Co went into receivership, and a new publishing firm with the same name was formed, which acquired the stock, copyrights, stereotypes and printers' moulds of books of the earlier company. According to a 1932 issue of The Publisher, "The Anglo-Eastern Publishing Co (1932) Ltd, of 15 Cecil Court, W.C. 2, have taken over the business of the company of the same name formerly of Waterloo Rd, SE 1, and are issuing new editions of their 'Bree Narran' and other well-known fiction." While it advertised an extensive stock, it's not clear how much of it was actually published.
Andrew Parry found an extensive catalogue at the back of one of the 1932 reissues which included two Rex Ryan titles as well as Noel Despard's Tyranny of Virtue. The Rex Ryan titles are Midnight Love and Crooked Love.
John Arnold has sent me a working checklist of Anglo-Eastern/Camden titles drawn mostly from a similar catalogue of Anglo-Eastern titles at the back of a copy of Crisp Stories, published by Camden. While there was no Rex Ryan titles in this catalogue, John did find an advertisement for Rex Ryan's Midnight Love at the back of another copy of Crisp Stories.
In addition, a full catalogue of Anglo-Eastern Publishing Company publications, which dates to early 1927, includes both Rex Ryan's Midnight Love and Noel Despard's Tyranny of Virtue. They are numbered 85 and 87 in the catalogue, out of a total of 87 titles.


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Tiger Woods: Poor Weekend Play Continues at Barclays in the FedEx Cup PlayoffsAugust 27, 2012
Tiger Woods has returned from injury, personal problems and swing changes that kept him out of the winners circle from 2009 until earlier this year.
One nagging problem continues to bother him, however: He posts his worst scores on the weekend.
He has carded some very un-Tiger-like scores this year in the third and fourth rounds of big events.
During the U. S. Open, he played brilliantly over the first 36 holes and was in the lead heading into the weekend. He posted a 75 and 73 for the final two rounds and dropped to T-21.
It happened again in the Open Championship at Royal Lytham. He stuck to a very conservative game plan, hitting irons and fairway woods off many of the tees to keep his ball in play and avoid the difficult fairway bunkers that litter the golf course.
In the end, it was one of the green-side bunkers that caused his downfall when he failed to get out of a very awkward lie at No. 6 during Sunday's final round. A triple-bogey seven ended his hopes of winning major title No. 15. He eventually shot 73 on Sunday and finished T-3.
Tiger played consistent golf through the first 36 holes, posting a 69 and 71 at the PGA Championship on Kiawah Island. Saturday's round proved to be his undoing, however, as he shot an untidy 74. He followed that with a 72 on Sunday and finished T-11.
His latest collapse at Bethpage Black yesterday may be his most confusing. With scores of 68 and 69, Tiger was in the mix after 36 holes, but on Saturday he had four three-putt greens and failed to make a move on the leaders.
Tiger's total collapse on the back nine on Sunday was very unusual.
Tiger made double-bogey at No. 13 and followed that with bogeys at 14, 15 and 17. He carded a five-over 40 on the back nine for a total of 76 and fell into a tie for 38th place.
Four three-putt greens on Saturday and a 40 for nine holes on Sunday; what in the wide wide world of sports is going on here?
Tiger cannot seem to get all the facets of his game working in sync, especially on the weekends when it counts the most.
This trend has to be a concern for him. He has shown flashes of the old Tiger with his three wins this year. His record in the majors has not been acceptable, and he will certainly look to win the FedEx Cup to salvage something from the year.


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This is certainly not the only book to be published on barn owls, but it is the first to go beyond describing this, our most treasured bird, and to examine how our changing environment is affecting its future. It is illustrated with colour photographs throughout, and the text is supported by maps, charts, and tables.
The briefest glimpse of this beautiful bird swooping across a field reassures us that all is well in our beloved countryside – but is that really the case?
With its universal appeal, it is no surprise that the barn owl is one of the most studied birds in the world. In The Barn Owl, Jeff Martin has compiled both his own research findings and those of the world's leading experts to give a detailed insight into the barn owl's fascinating lifestyle and behaviours.
The barn owl Tyto alba belongs to the worldwide genus of Tyto, which presently comprises some 12 species of barn owl and 13 other closely related species. How this family of birds has managed to spread itself around the world has been a puzzle to ornithologists for many years, and Jeff is the first one to address this question formally by presenting some thought-provoking theories. He also discusses the origins of the name and the history that has brought the barn owl to the forefront of wildlife conservation.
The more we learn about barn owls the more we need to look at their environment. How fragile is their future? How dependent is their existence on our conservation efforts? Jeff explores the issues and discusses possible longer-term strategies to ensure that barn owls will continue to thrive in Britain. If we get things right for the barn owl, our countryside will benefit too.
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TOKYO — Three young men sit confined in an Okinawa jail, an ocean away from their hometowns in Texas and Georgia, possibly unaware that the brutal rape they are charged with committing against a Japanese girl has ignited a political firestorm between Japan and the United States.
To the folks back home, the two Marines, Pfc. Rodrico Harp, 21, and Pfc. Kendrick M. Ledet, 20, and Navy Seaman Marcus D. Gill, 22, are well-mannered young men.
Ledet, of Georgia, was a Boy Scout and church usher; Texan Gill took advanced-placement English and won a football scholarship.
Of the three, only Harp, also of Georgia, had a previous brush with the law, according to the Atlanta Constitution newspaper: He got probation for taking $5 from a junior high student when he was in high school.
But in Japan, where the rape has provoked the largest demonstrations against U.S. military bases in Okinawan history, the men were excoriated as "animals" by no less than U.S. Ambassador Walter Mondale in a meeting with Foreign Minister Yohei Kono.


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Emily was kind enough to send me this amazing Raccoon Necklace, which I am 100% in love with an have been wearing almost every day. The details are stunning, the design is adorable, and it's the perfect length to wear with the majority of my outfits!
Emily was also sweet enough to offer Ladyface Blog readers a special 25% discount to celebrate the shop's new look! How cool is that?


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Sunday Worship
Sunday Mornings for Our Children and Youth
We are happy to welcome you to Horizon on Sunday morning! Our Sunday Services begin at 10:30 AM and last until approximately 11:45 AM.
Our Greeters: Upon entering, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask one of our helpful Greeters. The Greeters can be recognized by the "Greeter" ribbon on their name tags. If these informative people cannot answer your question, they can direct you to the appropriate person.
Class times for Children and Youth: Horizon provides religious education classes for all children in preschool-twelfth grade during the worship service.
Nursery and Preschool: Our Nursery and Preschool open at 10:20 AM. Children in these age groups (any age up to 5 years) can proceed to their classrooms at this time. Please sign your child in before leaving for the service.
Kindergarten-12th Grade: Children in Kindergarten through twelfth grade are invited to worship with their parents for the first 15 minutes of the service beginning at 10:30 AM. At 10:30, you will hear a gong. This instrument welcomes everyone who is not already in class into the sanctuary. At this time, worship will begin.
After the Conversation with the Children, all of the children in the sanctuary will leave the service for their classes. The congregation will sing a song, and the children will exit through the side or back doors to their Religious Education classes. The Director of Lifespan Religious Education is usually standing at this door to welcome the children and assure that each child is ready to go to class and arrives safely at the correct classroom.
Pickup Procedures: When the service is over, parents of children from preschool to fifth grade are encouraged to greet their children in their classrooms or on the playground about 10 minutes after the end of the service. If the classroom door is closed, that is the signal that the class is still in session and needs a few more minutes. If your child was in the nursery or preschool, be sure to sign them out before leaving.
When class is over, children and adults alike are invited to join us for coffee and conversation in the
Fellowship Hall or to attend the After Church Lunch Bunch,
which gathers in the apex of the foyer after church.
What if I want my child to stay with me? At Horizon, we welcome and encourage children to worship with their parents/guardians, regardless of age, at any time.
If you have a very young child, please feel free to use the tables and chairs in the Fellowship Hall during service if you need special time with your little one. You will be able to see and hear the service from this perspective. If you need extra privacy, please feel free to use the office of the Director of Lifespan Religious Education. It is furnished with chairs for your comfort. For changing needs, the nursery houses a changing table and disposal unit.
Horizon and its Religious Education Program welcome your family and its specific needs. If we can make you more comfortable or be in any way more helpful, please feel free to contact the staff. We are happy to make sure your family feels at home here!


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Dareen Hakim, a Lebanese American designer has come up with some of the most beautiful bags and clutches I have EVER seen. Truly unique, these leather bags can be bought online at: dareenhakim.com. You can choose from a variety of colours, leathers and you can also choose the engravings that go on metal plaques. The plaques can either be in gold, silver, copper, etc and according to her website, they have been hand engraved by artisans in Lebanon.
Truly artistic...
I LOVE them!
It's hard to choose, but my favourites are:
If I'm gonna buy any bag soon, it'll have to be one of these!
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text: Posted by: Installer Online on January 26, 2015 in Heating, Technical Articles Leave a comment What installers need to know about working on mobile catering vehicles Kim Morris reviews the regulations that need to be considered when carrying out any necessary work on mobile catering vehicles. Mobile catering vehicles could be a caravan, motor vehicle or trailer, which has either been converted for this use or specially constructed in a factory. Examples include the 'hole in the wall'- style fish and chip, hot dog, burger or kebab vans – all of which would constitute mobile catering. Any work undertaken on a mobile food outlet unit is covered by The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Installation, repairs and replacements of the appliances and pipework would deem to be considered as 'work', but the changing of any LPG cylinders would not. Therefore, any gas engineer who undertakes this work is required to be Gas Safe registered and hold the necessary certificates of competence through the National Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) scheme. Click here to read full story: Food on the move About The Author Kim Morris has over 30 years' experience in the plumbing and gas industry. Kim had a key role at EAL (Excellence, Achievement & Learning Ltd) as an External Verifier for Gas and Plumbing qualifications. He was also a lecturer at Chichester College delivering plumbing and gas courses and was the Training Support Inspector at CAPITA for the Gas Safe Register and CORGI for over 18 years. He has also served on the committee for a branch of the CIPHE. Kim now works for CORGI Technical Services as Head of Training & Membership. Share ! tweet


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Salman ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAziz Al Saʿud, (born Dec. 31, 1935, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia),
On Jan. 23, 2015, Salman ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAziz Al Saʿud was proclaimed king of Saudi Arabia following the death of his half brother King ʿAbd Allah, who had ruled the country since 2005. Although many observers had predicted that Salman would follow the model of caution and incremental change set by his predecessor, and although his own first statements as king stressed the importance of stability and continuity, the weeks and months following his accession saw an almost unprecedented flurry of activity. Just days after taking the throne, Salman issued a series of royal decrees that reconfigured government ministries and forced several prominent officials out of their posts; the move was widely seen as an attempt to consolidate his own authority. He then took action to address a variety of pressing issues. Across Saudi Arabia's southern border, in Yemen, security deteriorated rapidly after rebels belonging to Yemen's Shiʿite Houthi minority forced the internationally recognized government led by ʿAbd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi into exile. In March, Salman authorized Operation Decisive Storm, a Saudi-led air campaign against the Yemeni rebels. Salman then moved to address questions regarding the future of the Saudi kingship, which had been held only by sons of the founder of the modern Saudi state, King ʿAbd al-ʿAziz ibn Saʿud. Planning for succession beyond the aging first generation of princes had in recent years become an urgent issue, especially with Muqrin ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAziz—the youngest of Ibn Saʿud's surviving sons and, since January 2015, the crown prince—turning 70 in September. In the early morning of April 29, Salman issued a royal decree replacing Muqrin with their nephew Muhammad ibn Nayef, the 55-year-old minister of the interior and the first grandson of Ibn Saʿud to be declared crown prince and thus next in line for the throne. Salman appointed his own 30-year-old son Muhammad ibn Salman the deputy crown prince.
Salman was one of the so-called Sudairi Seven, the seven sons of Ibn Saʿud born to his favourite wife, Hassa bint Ahmad al-Sudairi. He was raised in Riyadh and educated at the Princes' School, where he concentrated on religion and science. He entered government in 1954, with an appointment as the deputy governor of Riyadh province, and he served as governor from 1955 to 1960. He was once again appointed governor of the province in 1963. His second stint lasted 48 years, during which time he oversaw the capital's development from a modest city with a population of less than 100,000 into a sprawling metropolis of more than 5,000,000. In 2011 Salman was appointed minister of defense. He became crown prince in 2012 after the death of the previous crown prince, his full brother Nayef ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAziz.


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A Warrior's Dreams Volume 2: Knight of Courage (Lion)
Anthony Petrie Print + Product Design
Part II: "Knight of Courage"
12" x 36" seven-color screen-print
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Conceptually, the short stories found in Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur (1485), which was important in defining the ideal of chivalry, served as the inspiration for this collection. Aesthetically, the armor referenced in these prints were heavily inspired by the Arms and Armor exhibit in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which houses rare pieces from pre-1500 Europe, specifically the highly decorative armor from the Royal Workshops at Greenwich founded by Henry VIII. Each poster embodies the essentials to the modern concept of the knight; an elite warrior sworn to uphold the values of faith, loyalty, courage, and honour.
References, for more information on the inspiration:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Arms an Armor Department
Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur


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Midnight's Children
How to Survive a Plague (David France) chronicles the New York-based AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power's arduous nine-year struggle to have drugs produced and made available to treat an epidemic that began with a 100 per cent fatality rate. Director France draws upon an incredible wealth of archival material. From Act Up's formation in 1987, camcorders documented every development. And because Act Up's visibility increased so rapidly (putting a giant condom on Jesse Helms's house didn't hurt, and neither did scattering the ashes of those who died of AIDS on the White House lawn), there's plenty of TV footage. Immensely moving and historically important, the film offers a model of startlingly effective activism from which we still have much to learn. 107 min.
Rating: NNNN (José Teodoro)
Opens Nov 2 at TIFF Bell Lightbox. See here for times.
Midnight's Children (Deepa Mehta) takes a while to rev up, but this adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel turns into an absorbing story with a strong emotional core. On the day of India's independence from the British, two babies - one wealthy, one poor - are swapped at birth, but their lives remain inextricably bound. The sweeping story is as much about India's and Pakistan's histories and civil wars as it is about the yearning for political power, wealth and love. Satya Bhabha is excellent as Saleem, the man born poor but brought up rich, and Seema Biswas shines (as usual) as the woman responsible for switching the babies. The extensive voice-over - delivered here by screenwriter Rushdie - works thanks to the sharp writing. Yes, the movie's long, but as he did with Mehta's Water, cinematographer Giles Nuttgens ensures you're always looking at something beautiful.Some subtitles. 148 min.
Rating: NNNN (SGC)
Opens Nov 2 at Grande - Yonge, Queensway, Varsity. See here for times.
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (Brian Knappenberger) is a nimble, multi-faceted look at the rise of leaderless global protest organizations in the last decade or so - bands of tech-savvy activists like Anonymous, WikiLeaks, and LulzSec. Enabled by the web's connectivity and (mostly) protected by its anonymity, the hacktivists are a fluid and effective force, though, as Knappenberger points out, their inevitably self-righteous world view means they keep splintering apart as some members seize upon a new cause. Knappenberger sees hacktivism as a general positive - restoring the net to a convulsing Egypt during the Arab Spring, for example - but also shows the personal cost of armchair action, as when a Nebraska man finds himself facing federal prison time for helping take down the Church of Scientology's website in 2008. This explains all those people in Guy Fawkes masks lining up in front of the organization's offices on Yonge Street. Some subtitles. 93 min.
Rating: NNNN (NW)
Opens Nov 2 at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema. See here for times.
Wreck-It Ralph (Rich Moore) is basically a coin-op version of Shrek in which the eponymous video game heavy upends his comfortable but unfulfilling existence when he leaves his Donkey Kong knock-off to find out what it feels like to be a good guy. Director Moore has the same fondness for video games that Toy Story's John Lasseter has for kids' playsets. And John C. Reilly is perfectly cast as the ogre-like Ralph, forever being shown up by the plucky, endlessly optimistic Fix-It Felix Jr. (Jack McBrayer). The movie's structure is loose and lumpy, surging ahead when Ralph ventures into the hell of a Halo-style first-person shooter and dragging when he reaches a candyland racing game where he has to help a misfit girl (Sarah Silverman) become a princess. The slow pace lets Reilly and Silverman have some lovely scenes together, even as we're restless for the plot to pick up again. Once it does, though, Wreck-It Ralph is an awfully satisfying ride. 93 min.
Rating: NNN (NW)
Opens Nov 2 at 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Steeles, Grande - Yonge, Humber Cinema, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Promenade, Rainbow Woodbine, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Mississauga, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24. See here for times.
Flight (Robert Zemeckis) is the director's first live-action film after a 12-year sojourn in the land of motion-capture animation. For good or ill, the man who made Forrest Gump and Cast Away hasn't missed a step; Flight is as visually accomplished as anything Zemeckis made in the 90s, and just as heavy-handed. Denzel Washington stars as a hard-drinking, harder-drugging commercial pilot whose intoxication doesn't stop him from landing a crippled plane with minimal casualties, but proves a massive problem in the investigation that follows the crash. Zemeckis uses Washington's snappish persona brilliantly - the actor's tics now seem like a desperate man's attempts to deflect and evade - but the drama is rendered thuddingly obvious through soundtrack choices that make sure we can't miss each new metaphor or plot point. 139 min.
Rating: NN (NW)
Opens Nov 2 at 401 & Morningside, Beach Cinemas, Coliseum Scarborough, Colossus, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Grande - Yonge, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, Rainbow Woodbine, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Varsity. See here for times.
Manborg (Steven Kostanski) is another 80s throwback, a genre that's become a groan-worthy cliché. In a post-apocalyptic future where hell has literally taken over the earth, a man turned cyborg (Matthew Kennedy) must battle demons led by Count Draculon. Director Kostanski (a makeup artist by trade) does a fine job emulating the music, claymation and Commodore-era computer graphics of VHS movies that boasted "computer graphics" instead of CG. The few decent gags, scattered between references to everything from Terminator to Mortal Kombat, might fill a fake trailer. 68 min.
Rating: NN (RS)
Opens Nov 2 at Royal. See here for times.
The Last Gladiators - Bare Knuckles Theatrical Tour (Alex Gibney) looks at the NHL's most feared enforcers and explores the career of Chris "Knuckles" Nilan, directed by Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Gibney. 90 min.
Opens Nov 5 at Colossus, Queensway, Yonge & Dundas 24. See here for times.
The Man With the Iron Fists (RZA) is a martial arts film about a blacksmith (director/co-writer RZA) who must defend his village against invaders, with Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu. No press screening - see review November 5 at nowtoronto.com/movies. 96 min.
Opens Nov 2 at 401 & Morningside, Carlton Cinema, Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Courtney Park 16, Eglinton Town Centre, Empire Theatres at Empress Walk, Grande - Steeles, Interchange 30, Queensway, Rainbow Market Square, SilverCity Fairview, SilverCity Yonge, SilverCity Yorkdale, Yonge & Dundas 24. See here for times.
My Uncle Rafael (Marc Fusco) is a comedy about a TV producer who convinces his Armenian uncle to star in a reality show. 102 min.
Opens Nov 2 at Grande - Yonge. See here for times.
NT Live: Timon of Athens is a live broadcast from London's National Theatre of Shakespeare's moral drama, starring Simon Russell Beale in the title role. 180 min.
Opens Nov 1 at Coliseum Mississauga, Coliseum Scarborough, Grande - Yonge, Queensway, Scotiabank Theatre, SilverCity Yonge. See here for times.


text: Onto sharing!... And I kid you not, I really want these! :31. Card Captor Sakura Actually, my very first anime I watched was Sailor Moon. I stumbled upon Card Captors and immediately fell in love with the show! It actually surpassed Sailor Moon... I enjoy all magical girl series though; I'm such a sucker for them. 2. Sailor Moon Yes, I will still consider Sailor Moon a good part of my childhood since it was the beginning of my anime career. This are lovely tattoos - Even the place on the body is perfect! I would definitely try and make them my own style since this art is already someones. Lovely! 3. Harry Potter I got into Harry Potter in my 7th grade English class. We were required to read a book together as a class and my teacher chose Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone. I was hooked! I remember hating it whenever we would stop reading because class would end so I remember having my mom take me to go buy the book so I could finish it :) It still has a great spot in my heart... I may or may not be waiting for my Hogwarts letter still... I want a very simple Harry Potter tattoo. Just the outline of his glasses and a lightning bolt symbol. I was also thinking about getting "It Does Not Do To Dwell On Dreams and Forget to Live" by Dumbledore on my ribs. I've always loved that line! 4. The Famous 'Ampersand' I was hoping I wasn't going to fall under the 'graphic designer' spell... But I can't help it. They are beautiful! They say graphic designers LOVE ampersands - and sadly, it's kind of overrated... But I have to agree, I love them! They have such beautiful forms. I would love that as a tattoo - Just my designer side geeking out for typography. Do you guys have any awesome tattoos you'd like to share? Leave a comment with your geekiest one! Or just one you are really proud of ;) I love to see and hear the story behind them.


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Allegations of visas in exchange for sex against a British ambassador to some ex-Soviet republic; subsequently cleared on all counts but forced out nonetheless. Like many in Britain that was all that really remained in my memory of the lurid headlines and media reports of a year or so ago - and life carried on.
Anyone for whom that rings bells owes it to themselves to read this book, as does anyone wondering about the true nature of the West's so called 'War on Terror'. It is deeply disturbing on two levels:
1. It documents the appalling nature of the 20 year Uzbek Regime of Islam Karimov. A regime which spans the pre and post-to-date Soviet era. Not in some dry academic fashion either but through the exploits of the Ambassador who, at considerable risk to his own safety, intervened in numerous cases of offical brutality. The reader is left in no doubt that the Karimov regime of Uzbekistan is on a par with the very worst of the worlds self-serving and brutal dictatorships. It was during this period that controversy about US/UK willingness to 'make use of evidence obtained under torture' and US so called 'rendition flights' became public. The ambassador reported that any such 'evidence' from Uzbekistan was useless since the regime was simply in the business of forcing 'dissidents to confirm what the regime wanted the West to hear. His reports were unwelcome.
2. To have the true nature of one the then principal strategic allies in the West's 'War on Terror' exposed to scrutiny was judged by the Foreign Office top brass to be (euphemistically) 'counterproductive'. In spite of him having overwhelming support from human rights organisations and the Ex-Pat British business community, not to mention achieving more genuine influence with the Karimov regime than any of his predecessors, he had to be stopped. The methods employed to stop him were the inspiration of those headlines which hid a myriad of other kafkaesque stratagems . They bring shame on both the British government and the upper echelons of a politicised civil service which even now is doing all it can to prevent both the sale of this book and publication of documents which prove its authenticity.
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ALT Linux Bugzilla – #506
bootloader-utils-0.1-alt2: configuration options are not read correctly (NOLINK & NOLAUNCH)
Last modified: 2003-08-25 15:18:27
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The file /etc/sysconfig/installkernel describes the options NOLINK &
NOLAUNCH; there is said that one should set them to \"yes\" if he
wants to enable them.
But the script /sbin/installkernel doesn\'t treat these values correctly: it
expects some arguments like \"-n\" rather than \"yes\" as
their values.
As a result /sbin/installkernel doesn\'t work correctly when
NOLINK=\"yes\" is set in the config file: it tries to make an InitRD
image for the kernel version \"yes\" instead of the real version and
fails to do so. So no InitRD is created (even when it is needed) and the
installed kernel can\'t be booted.
Set NOLINK=\"yes\" in /etc/sysconfig/installkernel and install a
kernel that requires InitRD on your system.
A patch to fix it is attached.
Sorry for duplicates, re-sent the report many times because got timeouts from
the server.


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They asked me my thoughts, I gave some tips based on CWLA's experiences, I said much more, but it wasn't in the article.
What I really wanted to get out, was that we need to continue to take direct action and confront police terrorism.
We need to stop police murder before it happens, and abolish the police and their system, they will not stop until their is consequences for police terrorism.
We need to raise the level of resistance.
Cop Watching is just one tactic, but organization is what deters police violence, but we need to get rid of the police and the system as a whole.
With that, if people are interested in taking direct action and organize a cop watch organization in your neighborhood, hit CWLA up, get some training, and lets build our fighting capacity and organization, one of the first steps in a revolutionary movement.


text: My father-in-law has a cube and needs a cd burner to backup. I gave him an Iomega ZipCD650 to use. However Iomega doesn't support it. They claim to sell software that might work with it, but I don't want to spend much money. does anyone know how I can get this thing working with OS 10.3.9? thanks!


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Bangkok is the shopping Mecca for those on the prowl for great antique souvenirs. With excellent Bangkok souvenirs that speak of the good taste and cultural intricacies uniquely Thai, one would be hard put not to be overly extravagant when assaulted with the pomp and pageantry of Bangkok souvenir shopping. It is recommended though, that the shopper possess a certain maven-ish flair for telling authentic and genuine antiques from mere reproductions.
Buddhist art, specifically, is pervasively omnipresent, as it distinctively reflects the unique and one-of-a-kind quality of Thailand's ancient periods. Any Buddhist figure obtained when Bangkok souvenir shopping must be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and approval issued by the Ministry of Culture, and should thusly be provided by the dealer. Be wary of unscrupulous dealers when it comes to antiques.
The Antique Lover's Haven
Antique connoisseurs and collectors are well-advised to try Bangkok souvenir shopping at a sprawling premier place dedicated to such endeavors – the River City Shopping Complex over at 23 Yota Road, Sampantawong. With the third- and fourth-floor shops having the widest array of magnificent antiques and captivating collector's items, it would be an unending dilemma to actually make a final choice and close a bargain. A rare global collection can be seen with a great selection of local Bangkok souvenirs interspersed with those from Cambodia, China, Europe, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
Take your pick–if you can–from among rich collections of ceramics and porcelains, silver and gold trinkets and boxes, sculptured and wooden pieces, among other things. Be mesmerized further by a cluster of antique shops selling Bangkok souvenirs conveniently located on the ground floor. As an added attraction to those shoppers out for only the most genuine pieces regardless of their price, monthly auctions are held on every first Saturday of every month. Organized by the Riverside Auction House, this Bangkok souvenir shopping event promises to be a thrilling bidding experience for the seriously discriminating antique collector and connoisseur.
The Silom Galleria
With a breathtaking collection of artistic crafts and fine antique pieces, the Silom Galleria at 919/1 Silom Road, Bangrak in Bangkok could very well be the antique collector's best bet for Bangkok souvenir shopping. Here, you can find jewelry and Bangkok souvenirs that showcase the superb skills of Thai jewelry crafting renowned throughout the world. Thailand's largest collection of precious gemstones in intricate settings is easily procurable to the serious antique jewelry shopper. Aside from this, ancient arts and art products that elegantly display Thailand's creative flair are also available. You couldn't get anything or go anywhere better than this–the Silom Galleria.


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Thursday, May 29, 2014
Putnam Park in Late May
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I love the space so clearly defined by those chairs in the first photo. They appear to be light blue, playing with the colors of the camassias. Are they blue? And I'm really surprised to see camassias in bloom this late.ReplyDeleteReplies
You forget New Hampshire is in the far, far North!!!! The chairs look blue, don't they--they are white. I remember Lynden Miller's garden was in a book and the called a white bench in her garden 'robin's egg blue". I think the same trickery with the lighting in the morning fog did the same thing here.
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text: Designed by the renowned local architect domenech montaner, a touch of colloquial charm characterises the 3-star hcc taber. Local attractions include the rambla de catalunya and the nearby pg. De gràcia, where the most famous art nouveau architectural works in barcelona are to be found. The modernist building offers 93 spacious rooms with all modern amenities including air-conditioning, mini-bar, modem connection and satellite television. Business guests can use the conference facilities, whilst the bar is a popular meeting place before exploring the delights of barcelona.Rates are not valid for nationals or passport holders of the following countries; spain.


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I went to the Mathilda's Market held in Sydney last Sunday and I've only just managed to take photo's of the beautiful goodies I came away with. The weather has been so gloomy here of late I have been putting off taking photo's but today decided I could wait no longer.
This is how my visit progressed......
First up these gorgeous hair clips from Tutti Fruiti. I got to the markets rather late and found the very lovely Belinda had been having a rather successful market day. Luckily she still had afew items to choose from.
I just couldn't go past these lovely duck egg blue stud earrings for myself - never mind the children!
Next up The Raisin Did It with this fabulous print of the frivolous, frolicking, nightime jamboree
and this fantastic floral bird just really caught my eye. The images have been printed on white linen place mats but I have been toying with the idea of either framing them or using them in some other crafty project - perhaps they can become the apron on a couple of apron skirts for christmas.........hmmm the cogs are now turning.
Then I found Sophie and Mel with her sweet little babe manning the Barefoot Babies stall, stocked with beautiful handmade garments for the littlies in our life. I snapped up this hip little singlet as a christmas gift for one of my nephew's. Don't you just love that dinosaur!
Next up I visited loz and dinny crafting extraordinaire Gemma. I was first attracted to her stall by a lovely library bag hanging at the front. As I was standing there I noticed a vinyl snap purse which looked sooo familiar. It was only then that I realised whose stall I was looking at! I love Gemma's blog and was very happy to meet her here in Sydney after she came all the way up from Tassie for the market.
I was oohhhing and aahhing over the above very sweet and old fashiony type hat and decided I just could not go home without it when - Gemma GIFTED it to me!!!- she could have knocked me over with a feather. I was very touched and after thanking her profously, a little lost for words. This wonderful, wonderful blogging community - what more can I say...........
Finally I reached the Snailblazer/Lottielulu stall. I had seen Cass' Explorer Satchel's on her blog and was happy to see she still had this little number on her table. I promptly purchased it 'for my girl's' - as if! - it has already become a WIP bag (somewhere to keep one of the yarny projects I have on the go).
It was at this time my (at the end of his tether) husband and two restless children caught up with me and suggested I get a wriggle on in no uncertain terms. So I did not get the chance to spend any more time perusing Cass and Ingrids other items on offer.
c'est la vie - there will always be next time.....................


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The Theory and Practice of Rational Investing, Harry M. Markowitz worries about a "great confusion" that reigns in finance — namely, "the confusion between necessary and sufficient conditions for the use of mean–variance analysis." This is a serious matter. Mean–variance analysis has been the cornerstone of portfolio construction since Markowitz's seminal 1952 article.
Meanwhile, academics and practitioners have been in constant search of the next holy grail that will guide the allocation of capital. Consider the endless stream of articles proposing enhancements to mean–variance analysis or substitutes for it. Substantial bodies of literature discuss optimizers that incorporate higher moments or attempt to replace variance with alternative risk measures. Another takes account of investors' so-called irrational tendencies. I recall a former colleague saying, "Let's not re-implement Harry Markowitz's PhD thesis for the millionth time. We can do better." But we have not.
What are the objections to mean–variance analysis, and are they well grounded? Markowitz has devoted Risk–Return Analysis to these questions, concluding that mean–variance analysis is central to finance for good reason. This book proceeds in unhurried steps from a set of incontrovertible premises to the conclusion that mean–variance analysis is the best tool available for addressing a wide range of portfolio-construction problems.
None of the material in Risk–Return Analysis is brand new; much of it has been around for more than half a century. The packaging, however, is vintage 2014. Proceeding against an earlier inclination, Markowitz begins Risk–Return Analysis with an axiomatic treatment of expected utility theory that is similar to what he wrote in his 1959 book on portfolio selection. He explains that the material was "at the back rather than the front of Markowitz (1959) because [I] feared that no practitioner would read a book that began with an axiomatic treatment of the theory of rational decision making under uncertainty. But now, clearly, these matters have become urgent."
Markowitz is betting that now, financial practitioners will pause to consider the theoretical foundation of the quantitative tools they use routinely. I hope he is right. Every financial practitioner, every scholar in a quantitative field, and everyone attempting to explain a scientific theory stands to benefit from Markowitz's lucid exposition.
The hero of the book is a rational decision maker (RDM). A gender-neutral incarnation of the "rational man" introduced in Chapter 10 of his 1959 book, the RDM "makes no mistakes in arithmetic or logic in attempting to achieve his clearly defined objectives." Markowitz argues in Chapter 1 of Risk–Return Analysis that an RDM will seek to maximize expected utility of return. Further, it is the tendencies of the RDM, and not the tendencies of the human decision maker, that are relevant to the formulation of investment goals. After establishing maximization of expected utility as the foundation of portfolio construction, Markowitz argues that mean–variance analysis is the key to maximizing expected utility.
The remainder of the book is an elegant interplay of theory, empiricism, and practicality. In Chapter 2, Markowitz draws on several sources, including a 1979 article he wrote with Haim Levy, to conclude that under broad conditions, a mean–variance optimal portfolio approximately maximizes expected utility. Moreover, mean–variance optimization is more practical than utility maximization. Taken from an article Markowitz authored in 2012, Chapter 3 considers a long-horizon investor who is naturally concerned with geometric return rather than arithmetic return. Using a century's worth of data, Markowitz considers six mean–variance approximations to the geometric mean for a diverse collection of portfolios and macroeconomic indicators. Three of the six turn out to be useful.
In Chapter 4, Markowitz again uses a century's worth of data to approximate log utility with functions of such alternative risk measures as value at risk, conditional value at risk, and semideviation. Markowitz finds that approximations based on variance alternatives do not improve on approximations based on variance. The chapter concludes with an acknowledgment that the study is not comprehensive and challenges proponents of alternative risk measures:
"Conceivably, other functions [of the alternatives] would perform better than those tried here. If such is to be shown, proponents of alternative risk measures need to get beyond their current line of argument, which goes roughly as follows: Distributions are not normal; therefore, mean–variance is inapplicable; therefore, my risk measure is best."
The final chapter, which relies on prior research by Markowitz and several others, considers the question of how an investor should choose a portfolio from the mean–variance efficient frontier. The essential parameter is risk aversion, and Markowitz proposes to gauge an investor's risk aversion by using estimates of return distributions for actual portfolios.
If mean–variance analysis is truly sound, what explains the effort dedicated to pre-empting it? Markowitz suggests that neglect may play a role: "Quiggin (1998, p. 8) says, 'The Expected Utility approach initially faced strong competition from mean–variance analysis, exemplified by the work of Markowitz (1959) on portfolio analysis, but the logical foundations of this approach were far more dubious than those of expected utility theory.' An examination of the Table of Contents of Markowitz (1959) would have shown that the premises of utility analysis and the premises that Markowitz (1959) proposed in support of mean–variance analysis are identical."
But then, it is easy to identify with John Quiggin: In a 2003 article, M.V. Simkin and V.P. Roychowdhury estimated that only 20% of citers have read the article or book they cite. This finding highlights a dilemma: How can a researcher master an overwhelming body of literature when time is so limited?
In the preface to Risk–Return Analysis, Markowitz explains that the current volume is the first of a four-volume series, and he outlines the material for the subsequent volumes. Future topics include von Neumann and Morgenstern's game theory; the Bellman equation and dynamic programing; decision making under uncertainty as developed by Descartes, Hume, and Savage; the role of Bayesian statistics in portfolio construction; data mining; and the question of whether portfolio analysis can take advantage of advancing technology.
The preface concludes with this:
"This is clearly an ambitious program, especially considering that the undersigned is in his mid-eighties. Following this preface and acknowledgments is an outline of plans for Parts II, III, and IV. The aim is to provide enough information so that a diligent scholar could more or less reproduce these parts as now planned in the event that the undersigned is unable to do so."
So, the current volume is really just a beginning. Risk–Return Analysis is a wonderful work in progress by a remarkable scholar who always has time to read what matters, who has the deepest appreciation of scientific achievement, and who has the highest aspirations for the future.
Please note that the content of this site should not be construed as investment advice, nor do the opinions expressed necessarily reflect the views of CFA Institute.


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Installed, but could not sync, home page is in Russian, help would be nice.
Most help articles on the web are inaccurate or inchoeenrt. Not this!
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interesting, but you can emiainlte the need for most of these if you just scrap explorer and get a full-featured file manager like Total Commander or Directory Opus
The new Zune browser is surlirsingpy good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important.
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Polynomial Functions
Dividing Polynomials
We're going to discussed about dividing polynomials.
Let's do a quick instance to remind how long division of polynomials works.
Example Divide 5x3 - x2 = 6 by x - 4 .
Let's primary get the problem set up.
Recall that we have to have the terms written down along the exponents in decreasing order and to ensure we don't commit any mistakes we add in any missing terms along with a zero coefficient.
Now we need to find what we have to multiply x - 4 to obatin the first term in first polynomial. In this case that is 5x2 . Hence multiply x - 4 by 5x2 & subtract the results from the first polynomial
The new polynomial is called the remainder. We carry on the procedure till the degree of the remainder is less than the degree of the divisor, i.e. x - 4 in this case. Hence, we have to continue till the degree of the remainder is less than 1.
Remember that the degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent in the polynomial. Also, recall that constant is thought of as polynomial of degree zero. Thus, we'll have to continue till we get a constant in this case.
Following is the rest of the work for this example.
Now that we've gotten this done, let's keep in mind how we write the actual answer down. The answer is,
5x3 - x2 + 6/ x - 4= 5x2 + 19x +76 + 310/ x - 4
Actually there is another way to write the answer that we're going to determine much more useful, if for no other cause that it's easier to write down. If we multiply both sides of the answer by x - 4 we obtain,
5x3 - x2 + 6 = ( x - 4) (5x2 + 19 x + 76) = 310
In this instance we divided the polynomial through a linear polynomial in the form of x - r and we will be limiting ourselves to only these sorts of problems. Long division works for much more general division.


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Gasoline prices at the pump have been climbing for 15 days in a row, and motorists this Memorial Day likely face the highest prices for the holiday since 2011, according to AAA.
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.65 on Monday, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report. That was the highest national average since March 26. It's also up from $3.579 a week ago.
AAA expects the average price to rise over the next few days leading up to Memorial Day, pointing out that the average price on Memorial Day last year was $3.64 and the average for that day in 2011 was $3.79.
Gasoline prices have increased nationwide due to "higher oil prices and tight supplies in many parts of the country," according to AAA spokesman Michael Green.
"Both planned and unplanned refinery problems have reduced gasoline supplies in the Midwest and West Coast," he said. Extensive refinery maintenance is still ongoing at two very large refineries in the Midwest, in particular: the BP Whiting facility and ExxonMobil Joliet refinery. "As long as these refineries are down for maintenance, there [are] less gasoline supplies available and prices will remain high in the region," said Green.
Some other interesting statistics from AAA:
–Gasoline prices saw the largest weekly increase since February – up 7.4 cents per gallon over the previous week.
–Eight states are paying an average of more than $4 a gallon, including Alaska and California.
–Motorists in parts of the Midwest have seen prices spike at rates not seen since Hurricane Katrina.
–Myra Saefong
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Bariga Cult Clash: Police Arrest Gang Leader, 6 More [FULL DETAILS]
The Lagos State Police Command has captured seven suspected cultists who occupied with matchless quality fight in Bariga region of the State on Saturday, prompting the killing of a 65-year-old lady.
The expired, Adejoke Adefuye was smoldered to the point of being indistinguishable when her home situated at 19, Oshinfolarin Street in Bariga was set on fire by the opponent religion bunches.
Inconvenience had begun when individuals from Eiye confraternity drove by one Ibrahim Balogun conflicted with another opponent clique bunch known as Aiye confraternity drove by a man basically distinguished as Gideon in an amazingness battle at the territory.
The cultists, as per reports, vandalized a few vehicles stopped along the street in the territory, while two individuals from the Aiye confraternity known as Bobo and Abayomi Olubola lost their lives in the fracas.
An announcement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Dolapo Badmus, affirmed the capture of the cultists, and in addition a percentage of the gear used to complete the operation.
Badmus said the second in charge of one of the faction gatherings was among those captured, while three force bicycles, one live/consumed cartridges and a tricycle prevalently known as Keke Marwa used to get to the scene were likewise seized.
She said the cultists have been threatening the territory for a few days and that they could make a few captures because of the brisk reaction to the pain calls got concerning the fracas.
Those captured, by incorporate Afees Olaide Fagunwa, Nurudeen Lateef, Richard Ewa, Richard Abayomi, Mohammed Musa, Kayode Dada and Adams Adelakun.
She said that the collections of the expired have been stored at the Gbagada General Hospital for examination by the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) while different tenants of the blazed constructing who supported minor wounds were dealt with by the Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS).
She said that further examination concerning the matter had been exchanged to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti.
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Robbery of Wells Fargo Bank Branch in Chalfont, Bucks County
The New Britain Township Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public's assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for Friday's robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank branch located at 4275 County Line Road, Chalfont, Pennsylvania.
At approximately 4:22 p.m., the subject entered the bank and approached a teller. He placed a large, blue nylon zip-top bag on the teller counter and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the subject walked out the front doors and toward the back of the bank building.
The subject is described as a male with pale, distorted facial features and very large ears; many witnesses believed he was wearing a full-face mask and wig.
He had on a dark blue hooded zip-front windbreaker, a white flat cap, black glasses with tinted lenses, and tan leather driving gloves with open knuckles. The subject also had an earpiece or earbud in his right ear. A fairly thick red wire ran from the earpiece down into his jacket.
This subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about this robbery or this subject is urged to call the FBI at 215-641-8910 or the New Britain Township Police Department at 215-822-1910. There may be a reward for information leading to this subject's capture; tipsters can remain anonymous.


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Barack Obama Quotes About OptimismQuotes about: Optimism
Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or the roadblocks that stand in our path. It's not sitting on the sidelines or shirking from a fight. Hope is that thing inside us that insists, despite all evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us if we have the courage to reach for it, and to work for it, and to fight for it. Hope is the belief that destiny will not be written for us, but by us, by the men and women who are not content to settle for the world as it is, who have the courage to remake the world as it should be.
I'm not talking about blind optimism, the kind of hope that just ignores the enormity of the tasks ahead or the road blocks that stand in our path. I'm not talking about the wishful idealism that allows us to just sit on the sidelines or shirk from a fight. I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting.
I'm inspired by the people I meet in my travels--hearing their stories, seeing the hardships they overcome, their fundamental optimism and decency. I'm inspired by the love people have for their children. And I'm inspired by my own children, how full they make my heart. They make me want to work to make the world a little bit better. And they make me want to be a better man.
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- Born: August 4, 1961
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Spanky and our gang?
Three teens, maybe 15 or 16, were walking along Tompkins Square Park.
Teen 1: "I'm not gonna get married 'till I'm 34."
Teen 2: "I'm going to wait until I'm 29."
Teen 3: "I'm just going to keep masterbating."
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Suppose a ten-year-old boy sees another boy riding his bicycle and thinks it would be "funny" to push him over. So the ten-year-old pushes the bicyclist over and he suffers serious injuries. Are the parents liable for the actions of their ten-year-old son?
In most states, parents are liable only for the intentional wrongful acts of their children, and there is usually a dollar amount on this, such as $10,000 or $15,000. Now suppose that instead of deliberately hurting the bicyclist, the boy runs into the path in front of him, causing the bicyclist to lose his or her balance, fall off the bike, and sustain injuries.
Are the parents liable for the carelessness (negligence) of their child? In most states the answer to this question is no. While the parents are liable up to a certain amount of money for the deliberate acts of their minor children, they are not usually liable for the negligent acts of their children that cause injury. One main exception to this rule is that, if the child is a teenager driving the family car on a family errand or with the express or implied consent of the parents ("permissive user"), the parents are liable for all injuries and property damage caused by their child's negligence should he or she be a fault and get into an accident.
To protect themselves and their property from being the subject of a civil lawsuit, the parents should have the child who drives added to their automobile insurance policy. And we recommend at a minimum that you have 100/300 policy limits, which means that if a person is injured he or she can collect up to $100,000, with a total pay out per accident of $300,000 regardless of how many people are injured. We also strongly recommend that you buy an "umbrella policy" that covers your automobile and personal liability for up to $1 million. The cost of an umbrella policy is usually only a couple of hundred dollars, but if tragedy strikes you will be glad you have it, as it could save you from financial ruin. It is best to talk to your insurance broker or agent about your concerns as they are the experts in providing you the type of coverage that would protect you.
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There are many purposes behind a good website. Some sites are meant for social networking, others for entertainment purposes. It doesn't matter what type of site it is, a talented web designer is working behind the scenes. What follows is a handful of tips that will help you get started.
People don't like to wait when they browse the Internet, so your pages need to load fast even on slow connections. If a visitor needs to wait while the page loads, they may click off your site and not return.
If you're creating a website, make sure you look at it in different browsers. What you're seeing in one browser may not actually be what other people are seeing. Research the different browsers that are popular and design your site accordingly. Make sure to also send the site to someone running a different OS to make sure those browsers are compatible.
It is important that your website is easy to read. Usability tests have determined that the majority of online visitors aren't going to read all content but instead scan for something interesting. Break your page into various sections using specialized or emphasized text, such as bold or italics. Put the pertinent information near the top of your page. This helps make sure that visitors get the information they need in the quickest way possible.
If you want your site to bring in more visitors, you should ensure it's simple to navigate. It should be painless to locate important links and other information. Menus also lend to easy navigation. Link to the main page from every other page of the site so that visitors can easily find important information.
Stay away from using pop-up ads. There is nothing worse than visiting a website and getting assaulted by tons of pop-up ads. Many visitors to a site will just click away from a site with pop-ups, even if the site is a popular one. In addition, many people now have pop-up blockers anyway. Stay away from annoying ads to ensure your customers come back again. Is your host making you use pop-ups? Time for a new host.
Make your website easy to scan. Usability testing has shown that visitors are interested in scanning the content for items of value, rather than reading every word. That's why it is smart to break your information into smaller, more easily comprehended chunks. Also, keep the important info at the top. Your visitors will enjoy their time on the website more.
Regardless of your target audience or what type of site you have, try to keep your loading time under ten seconds. Sites that are well-made and efficient will open in a browser in moments. Most visitors want things to happen quickly and easily. If you don't offer that to them, you will lose many opportunities.
Do not use pop-up windows. Nobody appreciates new windows popping up automatically when they visit a webpage. Many people leave any website immediately if pop-ups occur, even if they're interested in the website. Avoid annoying your customers, by staying away from these irritating advertisements. If you have a host that requires the use of pop-ups, then look for a new one.
Utilize the software out there that doesn't cost you a thing when you are designing your own site. It is not necessary to spend a large amount of money on web designing software with the number of quality, free programs available. Just do some research and see what you can find that can help you along the way of your web design efforts.
Avoid use of too many different fonts in any one website creation. Also, think about the way various fonts look on a standard screen. Little serif fonts (such as Times New Roman) can be difficult to read. Verdana is a font used by many sites. It is easy to read in most sizes and colors.
Stay away from pop-up windows as part of your design. Although you may think they are helpful, many people think they are annoying. When you add pop-up windows to your website, you run the risk of frustrating people to the point that they won't come back.
Know everything you can about your subject. Research your subject before posting anything. The last thing you want to do is distribute incorrect information. Having a good blog involves having an education on your subject.
The more work you put into learning web design, the easier it will get. So, try out your new skills and create a simple page using C+ and HTML. This will show you whether or not you have the basics down pat. Get to work now and practice your craft!
Leave pop-up windows off your website. Pop-ups can disturb your clients and will distract them when they are navigating. When pop-up windows come up, you are quickly bringing frustration to your visitors. This may make them leave your website and not come back again.
Development platforms make the code for you, however, there are some that aren't as trustworthy as the classic text editors. What a platform does is help you paste the code onto features that you have made. However, if you wish to ensure that the code is free of errors, and be directly involved in the process, utilizing a text editor is a better option.
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Stay in contact with friends who are knowledgable about design programs like Dreamweaver or Photoshop to make sure that you don't forget how to use them properly. Make sure you understood everything you learned so that you do not find yourself committing mistakes while designing your website.
Use ALT tags on your images. These tags make it easy for those with disabled graphics and offer descriptions for those who are impaired visually and make use of translation tools for images. When links are used for images, having an ALT tag lets you describe the link's behavior. And most importantly, search engine bots need to see the descriptions through ALT tags in order to help your search engine ranking.
A basic layout is best for your website, this way you can get a handle on the basics of web design initially. Beginning with a no-frills site allows you to constantly innovate and change things as you learn new techniques.
Using a host's design tools to build your website is a good idea for the basic layout, but you don't want to rely on the design tools completely. It's important to have your personality show through on your website, and the way to do this is by adding extra touches the host site doesn't offer.
You can only benefit from consulting a professional who deals with web design every day. This virtually guarantees that you will improve, so long as you put in the effort.
Talk with your friends to discover if you've missed anything when you learned certain things, such as Photoshop, HTML, or Dreamweaver. You want to make sure that all of the information that you learned was truly retained; the last thing you need is to be in the middle of making a site and become lost or confused.
You should always create a visual sitemap so that you can plan ahead accurately. With a visual sitemap, you will see exactly how your structure is developing. You can then have a clear understanding of how to proceed, what to correct or improve, and what areas are best serving your site. Having a visual representation is key to designing a website.
Get a professional mentor. Even if you want to tackle most of the site building yourself, having professional advice can greatly ease the process. This virtually guarantees that you will improve, so long as you put in the effort.
Don't clutter up your website with oversized advertisements. Large ads will make people feel uncomfortable. Therefore, add content that will not look like clutter on your website, and your visitors will be so impressed by how professional it looks that they will return.
It's not necessary to do all of the design work yourself. Website design incorporates many different skill sets, from graphic designing to coding to search engine optimization. You should never feel embarrassed asking for help when you do not know how to do something. You can hire a company or pro that specializes in any area you're not well-versed with.
Have a favicon created for the website you designed. Make you site recognizable in your customer's favorites list with this small graphic. A favicon that is easy to remember will cause your page to jump out from a page full of bookmarks. Just be sure that you favicon is aligned with the theme of your site.
If you use FileZilla as your server, use your username, domain and port to configure the menu settings. FileZilla will save your settings and let you connect right away thanks to your personalized settings. You will save a lot of valuable time by doing this.
A cc (country code) top level domain is useful to buy when you want traffic from a certain area. This guarantees that you have the domain name for the part of the country you are targeting. A ccTLD can be a great way to help visitors from within your region discover your site. They might not find it without one!
Check with your host to make sure video hosting is allowed if you have the intent of hosting videos on your site. A lot of services cannot spare the bandwidth or storage space for videos. FLV files usually take up more than their fair share of space, so check before adding videos to avoid wasting your time.
It's worth a bit of your time to visit domain name auction sites such as Sedo, because a lot of good domain names that have already been registered might still be available to you. Such sites list excellent domain names that are up for grabs.
You will gain expertise in design much more quickly if you dedicate the time to learn something new at every step. By diving into another area each time you master one, you'll never stop improving. While this will take time, it will be worth it in the end when you know enough to create site after site.
It's important to validate all of your code. There are a lot of WYSIWYG editors that can add many junk codes to your site's design. When using such editors, it's vital that you validate any code using a validation service. It doesn't have to cost anything; the W3C, or consortium for the World Wide Web, provides a free validation service.
It's important to work on more than a single platform if you will be making more than one website. Learning Java, MySQL, PHP and other platforms is going to help you for years to come. Whether you intend to become a professional web designer, or you just want to do the best work you can for yourself and your friends, you should try to develop a diverse skill-set.
Broken links should never stay on your website, so always ensure all links are current and in proper working order. A website which is designed well will always be user friendly. If your site has links which are broken or display an error message, your visitors will be frustrated, and may discontinue visiting your site. Check each link on your website regularly to be sure they work correctly.
The copy/paste feature is invaluable when it comes to creating a variety of pages for a subcategory within your website. Instead of writing your HTML from scratch every time, use the shared section of code as a template and make the necessary changes, then use "save as" to save the file under a new name. You can continuously work from that master copy.
Always ask to see a portfolio of any web designer you are considering hiring. You will want to be sure that they have worked with some reputable companies and that the quality of their work is outstanding. A viewing of their portfolio can provide some insight into their approach and depth of experience with web design.
As stated in the introduction, websites are useful for a lot. However, you need to know how to create a website before you can specialize it. Using the advice here, you can make a website that will help you to create what you want on the Internet.
One thing web designers need to learn is to estimate the amount of time that common web design tasks will take. If your deadlines are not possible to keep, you will find yourself rushing through your work and having to deal with more issues later. It is better that you give yourself ample time to work carefully.


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"The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years."
Audrey Hepburn
To learn more about the lovely Audrey Hepburn, Lily Lemontree recommends Audrey in Rome by Luca Dotti


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January 9 2014
Leica Camera and Gagosian Gallery introduce the new limited edition Leica X2 Gagosian Edition. The all-metal body sports expressionist black paint splotches on the camera's white leather trim.
Larry Gagosian (classmate of Howard Preston at UCLA) established his gallery in 1980 in Los Angeles. Since then, Gagosian Galleries have presented works of the world's leading contemporary artists in their 12 galleries worldwide.
Larry Gagosian said, "Considering the many important photographers who have used Leica cameras over the years, we are thrilled to not only offer Leica products at Gagosian Shop but to have the opportunity to create our own unique Leica Camera."
Handmade at Leica's headquarters in Solms, Germany, the compact X2 camera has an APS-C-format CMOS 16.5 megapixel sensor, and a fixed Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH lens. Manual and automatic controls let you capture your decisive moment quickly.


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Phthisis bulbi
Phthisis bulbi, also known as end-stage eye, is an atrophic scarred and disorganised globe that may result from a variety of severe ocular insults.
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The globe is reduced in size (usually <20 mm) with a thickened/folded posterior sclera. Dystrophic calcification is common, and osseous metaplasia sometimes occurs, forming what is called "intraocular bone".
Causes of this end-stage damage include:
- trauma (causes ciliochoroidal effusion and cyclitic membrane)
- infection
- other inflammatory processes
- radiation
- chronic retinal detachment
- persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous
- retinoblastoma
Treatment and prognosis
The globe is non-functioning, thus the patient is blind in that eye. Enucleation +/- prosthesis insertion is performed if there is associated chronic pain or for cosmetic reasons.
Differential diagnosis
The differential includes other causes of calcification of the globe.
See also
- 1. Kashyap S, Meel R, Pushker N et-al. Phthisis bulbi in retinoblastoma. Clin. Experiment. Ophthalmol. 2011;39 (2): 105-10. doi:10.1111/j.1442-9071.2010.02426.x - Pubmed citation
- 2. Aironi VD, Gandage SG. Pictorial essay: B-scan ultrasonography in ocular abnormalities. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2009;19 (2): 109-15. doi:10.4103/0971-3026.50827 - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- 3. Master Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery. JP MEDICAL PUBLISHERS. ISBN:9351525015. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 4. Barnes L. Surgical Pathology of the Head and Neck. CRC Press Inc. ISBN:1420091638. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 5. Clinical Eye Atlas. Oxford University Press. ISBN:0195342178. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 6. Eye Pathology: An Illustrated Guide. Springer. ISBN:B00S170OG4. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon


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ORDER granting the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's 29 Motion to Intervene; the Clerk shall file SRPMIC's proposed complaint lodged at Doc. 30 as a complaint in intervention. Signed by Judge David G Campbell on 3/1/11.(REW)
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A recent art journal collage celebrates yoga's place in my life
It's Monday; marking my first day back in the office since Tuesday of last week. These past five days have resulted in nothing short of sheer bliss--reading, relaxing, creating art, writing and (most sacred of all) spending quality time with loved ones. I am thankful for every bit of it...
Several sizable projects await me, this morning, at work. Another way to look at it is yoga class does, too. Yes! Tonight, I am attending yoga class... And, I truly cannot wait.
Last Monday's nighttime meeting and Thursday's holiday meant no yoga classes for moi. I did get some yoga on at home, though (smile)--which is something I'm striving to do (to some extent) daily.
Living life well is a series of ensuring balance is kept throughout the many areas I inhabit . Interesting enough, it is the daily inclusion of yoga that contributes to my balance (not only in body--but in mind and spirit, too).
What balance will you bring to your day? How can you ensure today's weighty responsibilities are somewhat more leveled? Mine will include the use of yoga to better ensure it evens out a bit.
Joy, peace and Happy Monday! T.


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As you may notice this blog has undergone some redesign. From now on I will use this page to post about my gaming hobby: EVE Online.
I will also write in English language from now on. This is for my own practice and due to the fact that I use this language in EVE Online, too. I hope it is still readable.
The old post are still there in case someone needs some of this information. I'm doing this because I didn't post here for several years and I'm now more active in EVE Online again. So hopefully posts will get more frequent.
So, this should suffice as general update. My plan is to do some posts in the coming weeks as time allows.


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Tanah Lot is one of the most popular places of interest in Bali which is located on the coast of West Bali at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency
La Muerte Tiene Permiso
HIGHLIGHT on Culture: As part of those efforts to bring closer the two countries, the Embassy proudly presents the exhibition "La Muerte Tiene Permiso" collection of selected lithography by renowned early-twentieth century Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada, from November 1st to the 11th, 2016 at Dia.lo.gue Art Space at Jl. Kemang Selatan No. 99A, Jakarta.
The Embassy of Mexico organizes each year a series of cultural events, as means to deepen cultural exchanges and to foster a better understanding between Mexico and Indonesia ~ as the Ambassador of Mexico to Indonesia, H.E. Federico Salas explained during the cultural events.
The cultural program includes exhibitions, artist performances, participations in local and international festivals, and other activities, covering art, culture, gastronomy, literature, cinema, and education.
Jose Guadalupe Posada Aguilar was an exceptional story teller who portrayed human comedy, and the Mexican tragicomedy of a century that was ending and another being born. Posada captured stories of silence, marginality, tragedy, pain, laughter, sarcasm, misery, crying, pleasure, life, death, white, black, love, the Mexican. Posada is considered as one of Mexico's most emblematic artists of the twentieth century.
Posada is considered a precursor of the nationalist movement in the visual arts in the twentieth century. A great artist, a tireless worker, Posada died as poor as he was born in Mexico City in 1913. In 1933, twenty years after his death, he was rediscovered by the painter Jean Charlot, who edited his plates and revealed the influence of Posada on artists of later generations.
Along with the exhibition, there will also be celebrated the Mexican Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), an event, that traditionally takes place every November 1st and 2nd, characterized for an explosion of color and life-affirming joy, where people come together to demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members.
The celebration has its origins several hundred years ago with the Aztec, Toltec, and other Nahua people, who considered mourning the dead disrespectful. For these pre-Hispanic cultures, death was a natural phase in life's long continuum. The dead were still members of the community, kept alive in memory and spirit ~ and during Día de Muertos, they temporarily returned to Earth.
In 2008, UNESCO recognized the importance of Día de Muertos by adding the holiday to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Today Mexicans from all religious and ethnic backgrounds celebrate it, but at its original core, the holiday is a reaffirmation of indigenous life, which later adopted a character of syncretism with the arrival of the Spaniards and the spread of the Catholic religion in the country.
Ofrenda – The centerpiece of the celebration is an altar, or ofrenda, built in private homes and cemeteries. These altars are meant to welcome spirits back to the realm of the living. As such, they're loaded with offerings ~ water to quench thirst after the long journey, food, family photos, candles, salt, etc. Marigolds are the main flowers used to decorate the altar. Scattered from altar to gravesite, marigold petals guide wandering souls back to their place of rest. The smoke from copal incense, made from tree resin, transmits praise and prayers and purifies the area around the altar.


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I left a portable recorder with a built in microphone and a 4gb memory card outside in the garden for the evening. The batteries went flat after about 4 hours but not before a 2gb sound file had been recorded. The file covered the period between 17:20 - 21:00 and using a freely available software program called Audacity I reviewed the file. Audacity can display the spectrogram of the file which shows a picture of the sound by graphing sound frequency against time.
The picture below shows the call of a migrating Redwing flying over the house. The red pattern at the bottom is low frequency background noise. The Redwing call is the down-sloping red line between 8 and 6 khz. (I used another freely available program called Raven Lite available from Cornell Labs to print the spectorgram)
|Redwing spectrogram recorded 25th October, Mellor, Lancashire
This is my first ever attempt at recording night migrating birds and my equipment and techniques will need some tweaking to improve the quality of the recordings, but i am more than happy with the first night's results. Ultimately I'd like some way of automatically processing the large files to pinpoint the high-frequency sounds for further investigation. Some programs have been developed to automatically identify certain American birds, so it would be interesting to see what's available for European migrants.