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The excitement about 'African fabric'
The Dutch fabrics manufacturing company Vlisco–the image is from the company's new line "Delicate Shades"–says its "strategy is aimed at enabling well-to-do African women to experience the brand in all her facets … Developments take place at neck-breaking speed in Africa and Vlisco aspires to inspire and gain the loyalty of younger generations as well. Innovation is therefore an essential element within the company."
Of course, innovations in cloth making/print making has made the world go around but…mass-producing cloth in Europe, and selling it to "the colonies" is nothing new.
"Dutch" wax print was based on batik print techniques from the colonies in Indonesia and other parts of the Indian Ocean world, into which the Dutch East India company sent warships in order to take over trade. In the Netherlands, the batik techniques were simplified and adapted, using machinery, eliminating the finesse with which the original cloth was made. The result: cheap, mass produced stuff, which was eventually pushed on foreign markets. Although it is not known how exactly this mass-produced, patterned cloth arrived in Africa, it's commonly thought African soldiers recruited by the Dutch (known as the 'Belanda Hitam', or 'Black Dutchmen') and stationed in the East Indies returned to West Africa in the nineteenth century bringing along batik fabrics…and a new clientele was born. And because the mass produced material were not popular in Indonesia, the Dutch may have had to attempt to find new markets.
What is now commonly called "African fabric" goes by a multitude of names: Dutch wax print, Real English Wax, Veritable Java Print, Guaranteed Dutch Java, Veritable Dutch Hollandais. This is not to say that Africa never invented anything – but to illustrate that in Africa, as in any place where identity, objects, and concepts of taste and beauty are influenced by trade, was (and remains) in flux. In other words, there is no such thing as an "essential" African look or way of being. In fact, Yinka Shonibare, the Nigerian-British contemporary artist, has famously used this signature cloth, traditionally associated with the imagery that "Africa" conjures up, to fashion dresses fit for European madams of the Victorian Era (see his "Gay Victorians"): it's a sly, surreal critique of the residual colonial views imprinted in all our heads.
That new innovations in print making is bringing finer cloth and designs to West Africa is wonderful. And it's sweet that a number of major design houses, including Michael Kors, Burberry and Oscar de la Renta used African prints and motifs in 2011. But as Dolapo Shobanjo, owner of the online boutique, MyAsho.com, which sells clothes by African designers said in a recent interview with NPR: "I grew up in Nigeria and this is something that I've seen before. I've seen people use African fabrics and I've seen…designers be creative with the fabric. So it's quite interesting to have seen the Western world kind of embrace this new fad and have editors kind of…market it as, you know, fresh and new and amazing."
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From the chronicled history of Trasylvania, as kept by the Master Librarian.
-Throughout history, the Belmont family has always risen every century to topple the evil of Count Vlad Tepes Dracula. Beginning in 1094 A.D. with Leon Belmont, a young nobleman whose wife was taken from him by his best friend, Mathias Cronqvist. Mathias was angry at God for taking his beloved, Elizabeth, from the world. Leon traversed an enourmous castle belonging to a vampire by the name of Walter to claim his wife, only to find Mathias was using the vampire to hide his true intentions. Mathias wanted Leon to kill Walter so he could obtain a powerful relic that would make him immortal. After battling Death himself, Leon called out to Mathias.-
Leon-You have become a cursed being and I will never forgive you. This whip and my kinsmen will destroy you someday. From this day on, the Belmont Clan will hunt the night!
-Mathias dissappeared into a foreign land only to return later under the name Count Vlad Tepes Dracula. Since then, every time he arose to wreak terror upon the land, a Belmont was always at the ready to destroy him.-
-What some historians DIDN'T know was that after Leon, one of the most honorable and noble men in Tansylvanian history, the following Belmonts did not seem to live up to Leon's nature. Every one of the following kin just got wierder and wierder. The following chronicles the truth of the Belmonts after the great Leon throughout the centuries. Read with caution, for a lot of it may sound absurd from what you MIGHT have heard.-
The Belmonts:
(In chronological order)
Leon Belmont-Nobleman
Sonia Belmont-Complete Ditz
Trevor Belmont-All around nice guy
Christopher Belmont-Total wuss
Simon Belmont-The Dude
Juste Belmont-The most depressing person you will ever meet
Richter Belmont-MORON
Julius Belmont-Crazy hermit
Authors note:
Sonia Belmont and her story was originally intended to be the origin of the Belmont family. When Castlevania:Lament of Innocence was created, Leon was written as the originator of the Belmont clan of vampire hunters. The producer of the Castlevania series, Koji Igarashi, stated that Sonia Belmont's story was not a part of the official storyline. It is written into my story in humor and is not meant to be taken seriously. Now with that out of the way, enjoy!.
Chapter One:
Dracula's Acsension
-It had been almost 400 years since Mathias' betrayal and rise to immortality. Transylvania had little vampire trouble since then, at least nothing a good cross, holy water, and steak to the heart couldn't clean up. What the people of the land were not ready for, was the motherload of all vampires that small annoyances such as those would not be able to harm in the least. It all began in a small village.-
-Dusk was falling on the small village. Young children were playing along the roads leading to the village. A man covered in a cloak approached the children, an aura of darkness surrounded him.-
Man-Excuse me, young ones?
-The children looked towards the man and instantly became frightened.-
Man-Tell me, what town lies a short way down this here road?
-The children could not speak for they were stricken with fear and ran back to the village. The cloaked man frowned and proceeded towards the village. It was a fairly small village, with people commuting in the streets, purchasing food from street vendors and bartering livestock. At the entrance to the village, the cloaked man stopped next to a older bearded man standing in a doorway to the inn.-
Man-Pardon me, but would you mind telling me what village this is?
-The bearded man took a quick glance at this stranger. He raised an eyebrow and took a puff of his pipe.-
BeardedMan-Small Village.
Man-I gathered that, but what is the name of this village?
BeardedMan-I just told you, lad. Small Village.
Man-...you can't be serious.
BeardedMan-I am serious. We've been trying to think of a better name. If you'd like to help, you can participate in the village vote for a new name.-
-The cloaked man looked towards the center of the village to see a large kiosk with a banner over it reading "Small Village needs new name! Vote for a name today!". The man tilted his head, perplexed.-
BeardedMan-What might your name be, stranger?
-The cloaked man turned back to the bearded man. He throws off the hood of his cloak, revealing long, black hair dark as the night.-
Man-My name...is Mathias.
BeardedMan-Hmmmmm, nice to meet you.
Mathias-DOES IT NOT STRIKE FEAR IN YOUR HEART, MORTAL?!?!?!
BeardedMan-Not really. Mathias is a nice name.
-Mathias scratches his head and looks around.-
Mathias-Did I say Mathias? I meant...uhhhhh...
-Mathias mumbles a bit more. The Bearded Man raises and eyebrow and tilts his head in question at Mathias.-
Mathias-Uhhhhmmm...hahaha...give me just ONE minute...
-Mathias turns around and begins talking to himself.-
Mathias-Okay think, Mathias, think. What name just screams out "FEAR ME"? You'd THINK 400 years in seclusion would help me think of a better name...
-Mathias starts to quickly look around for some sort of inspiration.-
Mathias-Oh man...I didn't think it would be this hard...
-As Mathias thinks, he notices two women pass in front of him.-
Woman1-So what did you do today?
Woman2-I had to visit the town doctor today.
Woman1-Ack! Is everything alright?
Woman2-Yes, it was just a little scare I had this morning. But ooh-la-la he was a cute one!
-Mathias strokes his chin and and quietly mumbles to himself.-
BeardedMan-Somethin wrong?
Mathias-Uhhhhhhh NO! HAHAHA! I have my name for you!
-Mathias strikes a pose and points to the sky.-
Mathias-DOCTOR ACULA!!
-Mathias continues his pose. The Bearded Man just stares, confused.-
BeardedMan-That's a strange one...
Mathias-Errrrr...I mean uhhhmmmmm...
-Mathias scratches his head. After a bit he strikes another pose.-
BeardedMan-Is there something wrong with your head?
Mathias-Ehhhhhhhhh...uhhhhh...no, certainly NOT! My name is...
-Mathias paces a bit, starting to worry. He finally strikes one more pose.-
-Almost the entire town went quiet and look in Mathias' direction. The Bearded Man's eyes shot wide open. Mathias looked around, perplexed.-
Mathias-Did...that strike fear?
BeardedMan-Well...I felt something...might have been fear.
Mathias-...good enough for me!
-Mathias, errr.., DRACULA struck a few more poses. The townspeople stood back, chills creeping up their spines.-
Dracula-NOW, whooooooooo is the leader of this SMALL VILLAGE?!
-From the crowd, a tall, dark haired, respectable looking man emerged.-
Mayor-I am the Mayor of Small Village. What can I do for you?
-Dracula thrusts his right arm towards the Mayor. His hand plunges into the Mayor's chest. A spray of blood rockets from the wound as Dracula pulls the man's heart straight from his chest.-
Mayor-Oh, I see...
-The Mayor's body hits the ground, a puddle of blood surrounding his corpse. Dracula cackles as he holds the pulsing heart.-
Dracula-Hahahahaha!! I AM YOUR LEADER NOW!!!
-The villagers scream and start running frantically in all directions.-
Dracula-No! No, don't run! I was expecting more kneeling and worship! STOP RUNNING!!
-When Dracula notices the riot will not stop, he growls and raises his arms in the air. Pillars of fire rise from the ground, preventing the villagers from escaping.-
Dracula-Eh? Wow...didn't know I could do THAT!
-The villagers run back in Dracula's direction and fall to their knees.-
Villager-Please do not hurt us! We will do whatever you ask!
Dracula-YESSSS! That's more like it! First...GET ME A WASTE BASKET!!
-A villager quickly gets up and brings a basket to Dracula. He drops the heart in the basket and shoo's the village away.-
Dracula-From this moment on, I am your lord and master! Soon the entire land will come to know me and fear my name!
-Dracula wipes his bloody hand off on a villager as he continues his monologue.-
Dracula-You will build me a grand castle for me and my demonic army to sleep during the day, and rule during the night.
-Dracula finishes cleaning his hand off on a villager and pushes him away. Dracula turns and points to the Bearded Man.-
Dracula-YOU! What is your name?
BeardedMan-Uhhhhhh...my name...is Bram...Bram Stoker, my lord.
Dracula-You shall chronicle this glorious day and the years to come. So that all generations will know the name of Count Dracula!
Bram-Ye...yes, my lord. Uhhmmmmmm, my lord?
Dracula-Eh? What do you want?
Bram-Is your name JUST Dracula?
Dracula-Well...uhhhmmmmmm...well my hero is Vlad the Impaler...so my name will be Count Vlad Tepes Dracula!
Dracula-I think that was a sneeze, but it sounds cool. Leave that in.
Bram-Very well, lord Dracula.
Dracula-As for the "new name" for this small village, from this point on this small village will be know as...
-Dracula raises his arms into the air and he begins to levitate. The villagers fall to their knees and bow to him and he floats higher and higher.-
Dracula-CASTLEVANIA!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! Uhhhh...he...hey! This is gettin' a little too high!
-Dracula continues to float into the air.-
Dracula-Errr...a little help!


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Saying Sorry @ RomanceClass -
I was an idiot for screwing you over
I know it was almost 3 months ago now..but I'm so sorry for hurting you, I honestly didn't know what was wrong with me, I knew I loved you but I had a little lapse in my love for you. It took 2 days, after that time we watched Little Fockers to realise how much of a idiot I was for screwing you over that weekend.. But, I wish you'd not put me through torture of you what now must be pretending to get with other guys so quickly after our break-up..
I love you so much, but the flowers didn't work and neither did sulking.. I so hope you talk to me soon babe.. you don't honestly know how much I miss you, it's been 2 and a bit months since our breakup and every days been horrendous..I've never stopped thinking about you..I hope you feel the same.
I love you forever gorgeous, I will take you out alot more than my lazy *ss self did last time if there's ever to be a future for us..
Sleep tight babe, forever thinking about you :( 3
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Major Change to U.S. Patent Law to be Debated Sept. 9
First to file or first to invent?
U.S. patent attorneys Anton Hopen and Mike Colitz will explore the pitfalls, opportunities and implications of the proposed America Invents Act on Friday, Sept. 9 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. in the Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDR), Oak View Room, 3720 Spectrum Blvd., First Floor, in the USF Research Park in Tampa.
The debate is part of a seminar series presented by the USF Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors™ (NAI) and the USF Division of Patents & Licensing. A ResearchOne event sponsored by the Office of Research & Innovation, the seminar is presented free of charge and is open to USF faculty, staff, students and members of the USF Chapter of the NAI. Free parking is available.
The America Invents Act is the most dramatic overhaul in U.S. patent laws in sixty years and is currently before the Senate. The United States is the only country in the world that awards patent rights to the inventor that first conceived of an invention and diligently reduced it to practice. Patent rights to ground-breaking technology such as the telephone and laser were determined under this rule. Both House and Senate versions of Patent Reform proposed to award patents rights to the inventor that files his or her patent application first.
Anton Hopen is a Registered Patent Attorney with a degree in Interdisciplinary Science from USF and a law degree from UF. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Intellectual Property Law and practices at the law firm of Smith and Hopen. He is an honorary member of the National Academy of Inventors™ and founded the USF Young Innovator Competition to encourage technical and scientific creativity in children. Hopen frequently speaks to young students in the public school system on innovation and the rewards of an education in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Monday, March 23, 2015
Pile That Plate High - A Look at the Projects And Other Time Sinks I Have In Place
I felt a need to point out the following: I'm in a regular Saturday Night Roll20 group and run a more or less monthly Friday Night Roll20 group. I moderate a chat here at The Tavern on Wednesday Nights and record The Brainstorm Podcast on Tuesday Evenings. Every other Sunday afternoon, we record the Far & Away Podcast and I owe the fine patrons of The Tavern a monthly Hangout on G+. I owe two fine folks content for their Kickstarters, I owe my Patrons content on the blogside and I put multiple blog posts up on a daily basis. Not to mention a 43 hr work week when not working overtime as well as finding time with my family (uncle duty is most Wednesday Afternoons and Saturday - All Day - auntie is on duty too.)
Needless to say, I could only commit to every other Sunday Morning ;)
Actually, if I showed this breakdown to Rachel, she'd probably tell me I'm insane... heh
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Well, your work is appreciated! This has become one of my go-to blogs.ReplyDelete
You ARE insane.. you still have slots open on Monday night, Thursday night, Saturday Morning and Sunday night! Seriously, though, I knew kids in college who would have played D&D 24/7 if school hadn't kept getting in the way. Heck, some of 'em did. And then next semester we'd have to find a new Cleric, or Fighter or something. But it was fun while it lasted. Graduating sucked.. LOLReplyDeleteReplies
I didn't realize how much it was until I typed it out ;)Delete
Yeah, that's pretty insane. I have a bi-monthly tabletop HERO game on Friday nights, a bi-monthly D&D 5 Roll20 game on Sunday nights, a bi-monthly D&D 5 Roll20 game on opposite Saturday nights, a monthly table-top Savage Worlds game, I try to get on the Happy Jack's podcast as much as I can, and I have the best intentions of growing my blog via more frequent posts... that's usually what falls off the table, heh.ReplyDelete
I could do that if I didn't have this pesky job. I keep planning on buying lottery tickets, but then my math skills kick in.ReplyDelete


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So, they've been constructing this monster of a city park not too far from where we live. They started early this year, and Noah and I have had a lot of fun driving by it every day to see what new and magic developments are taking place.
After each pass, we've talked about how drastically this new park is going to increase the fun factor in our lives. We've counted down the days to when we'll get to go crazy on the futuristic playground equipment or run through the splash pad together. We've made plans for our first Tour de France around the bike trail. We've waited with gathered breath for them to install the basketball standards, and we've spent many conversations daydreaming about the moments we'll share learning to dribble and shoot together.
Opening day was approaching, and in anticipation, Noah and I went to Walmart and splurged on a youth-size basketball. It wasn't fully inflated, so we bought a little three-dollar pump to go with it.
Bedtime was no easy task for us the night before our first day together at the mega-park. Long after his peepers should have been sealed shut, Noah kept surfacing with a half-grin spread across his face, asking to use the potty or get a drink. After several rounds, I finally let him take his new basketball to bed, which kept him occupied long enough to slip away from the anxiety that was forbidding him to sleep.
The next day, we threw the ball, the pump, and us two giddy boys into the truck, then headed for the park. I asked Noah what he wanted to do first. His immediate answer was "basketball".
So, we opened the pump, inserted the needle, and started pumping.
Almost immediately, the needle broke in two, and the ball hissed a horrible sound as all useful air escaped. The ball wasn't the only thing that the moment deflated. Noah and I looked in disbelief at our dreams being flattened before our eyes. I pried the second half of the needle out and palmed the mushy basketball. Noah was irked. So was dad.
We went and attempted to shoot some hoops together, but the magic quickly fleeted as each shot was followed by a plop. "What do you want to do, Pal?" I asked him. He quickly suggested we go try the playground instead.
How quickly I found myself wishing for sweet death to come take me.
The futuristic playground equipment, was nothing but a crazy menagerie of puke machines. Giant cups that you sit in and spin fast enough to break the sound barrier. Large plastic rings that lift you and drop you as they spin. Standing posts that you stand on (go figure), and when you lean just the right way, they spin crazily and with almost no effort. And… about twelve billion other spinny, horrible things.
Did I mention they all spin?
My personal participation time was less than six seconds total, and that was enough to make me nauseated the rest of the week. I felt like a monkey had been gnawing on my brain. My head still hasn't made a full come back.
Noah took it on like a champion. He was able to set aside his frustration over the basketball and instead focus on his new found love for discombobulation. He played for more than ninety minutes, proving his "bigness" by spinning on everything. Again. And again. And again. How do kids do that? Oooooh… I'm sorry. I can't keep talking about this. Even writing about it is making me sick.
Dan Pearce, Single Dad Laughing.
PS, is it normal for me to get sick and dizzy so easily? Is it just my age? Or am I turning into Lucille 2 from Arrested Development?
What do your kids love to do that leaves you groaning at the thought?


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Oh stop with this complete bullshit that piracy is legal. The Netherlands and all other European countries are signatories of the Berne convention therefore copyright laws apply. More so the Netherlands is a member of the EU so the EU copyright directive will apply although maybe you haven't implemented it quite just yet).
If there is a piece of legislation in your country that overrides international treaty then please identify it along with the section that states you are allowed to breach copyright law. There may be exemptions that state you are allowed to copy material you own for your own use but there will not be anything that states you can take anything you like legally.
There is, reiterated in various high-profile court cases and by several ministers of Justice. Our laws on the 'thuiskopie' (personal copy, paragraph 1, article 16b copyright law 1912) do not state the copy itself has to come from a legal source. As such, the consequence is that even if the source is illegal, you are allowed to download it. This is not just my interpretation - it has consistently been confirmed like this by courts of law and our minister of Justice.
There has been talk of changing this, but there is simply no majority for it in parliament. As our Justice minister explained several times, making downloading illegal would serve no purpose, since it would only criminalise the entire population with no way to actually do anything about it. The key concept is that you need to actually profit off breaking copyright law before it makes sense to prosecute.
In addition, there's a levy on empty media.
This construction allows law enforcement to go after professional pirates, without clogging up the legal system as is happening in the US.
This is the way many European countries approach copyright enforcement, and it's a good interim solution until copyright law is finally rewritten from the ground-up for the digital age.
I'm sorry if this annoys you, but it's established fact. Remember that we do not have common law, and as such, judges do not have any influence on lawmaking like judges on the US do. As such, it is impossible for this to change without amendments being made to our copyright law - which is unlikely to happen since even several music industry groups are vehemently opposed to it. These music industry groups argue that art is supposed to be heard and seen, and making downloading illegal will hinder this.
Finally a cited source for the constant claims, although how this covers the "many European countries" part I'm not sure so I will still remain annoyed at that part. Thank you. It is however possibly only just the case in the UK as our EU directive implementation only just came into force but I would have to check if it is as lenient as your laws. I suspect it is closer to what I have found for France. I've not found a canonical source yet but to quote from a passed amendment on their EU directive implementation:
"The author cannot forbid the reproductions made on any medium from an on-line communication service by a natural person for his personal use with no direct or indirect commercial purposes, except for the copies of a software other than a backup copy, provided the reproductions make the object of a royalty as stated by article L. 311-4 ."
My interpretation of this is a backup copy of software is allowed, other copies are not. Which if this went through would imply it would still be illegal in France for software subject to whatever article L. 311-4 says of course.
I believe, but can't find the source sorry, that a European court judge has stated that publication of material occurs in the country the server is located. As such you are breaking the law in that country so the piracy isn't 100% legal there just isn't much that can be done about it.
Not sure if your "we" in do not have common law is just the Netherlands or Europe wide but the UK has common law, and also from a little bit of reading case law, i.e. decisions made by judges affecting future outcomes does happen in the Netherlands so they do have an influence based off their interpretation.
Now in order to save face a little I will argue semantics. You say piracy is legal. If it isn't copyright infringement to download a personal copy then there is no piracy taking place in your country, this means that Piracy is illegal, just that you are not commit it


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Students disheartened after home night game loss
Adam Llorens | Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The football team's new helmets shone bright gold under the Notre Dame Stadium lights Saturday night, but many students left the stadium feeling lackluster after the Irish's 31-17 loss to the Trojans.
Senior Paul Lively said campus energy before the game was electric because of the later kickoff time.
"The parking lots were really packed before the game, and all of the fans seemed to be having a great time with those few extra hours of tailgating," Lively said. "It was also great to see the alumni and other fans on their feet for most of the game."
While fans were more energized for the game, Lively said he became frustrated once he got in the stands.
"It was a disappointing result because it seemed like we were the better team on paper going into the game," Lively said. "[Dayne] Crist's fumble on the goal line really changed the outlook of the game as going from a possible tie game to down 14 points is hard to overcome."
Sophomore Tom McGuire said he was disheartened by the loss.
"I thought we had the chance to have a statement game, and really show that we deserved to be ranked among the top teams in the country, but instead of playing up to our potential, we regressed," McGuire said. "I know this team has a lot of talent and potential, but they didn't play like it Saturday night."
The match was the first home night game played in Notre Dame Stadium since 1990. McGuire said the energy on campus before the game did not live up to his expectations.
"The pep rally should have been later, so that students coming back from fall break could have actually gone," McGuire said. "The University should have ran with the student-organized green-out and publicized it. I believe Notre Dame Stadium can and should be an intimidating place to play. Saturday night was a step in the right direction, but we can do better."
Sophomore Erin Killmurray said she was excited for Saturday's festivities leading up to the game, but was disappointed that the day did not end with a win.
"I was not impressed with the football team's performance, by any means, especially on the defensive front," Killmurray said. "However, I thought [George] Atkinson's punt return was awesome."
As she looks to the upcoming game against Navy, Killmurray said she hopes for a similar atmosphere in the Stadium, but a different final score.
"The best part of the weekend was probably tailgating and getting to see a bunch of different people because we had so much time," Killmurray said. "I'm hoping Navy will be just as fun and intense but will produce a different outcome on the field."


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I've spent countless hours thinking of ways I could make this birthday extra special for you. First, I was going to write a letter dripping with sentiment, admiration, and respect.
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I am eternally grateful.
I love you with my whole heart.
Happy 64th Birthday, Daddy!
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POLICE believe that a burglary in Wallsend where thousands of pounds worth of goods were stolen is linked to two other burglaries in the area.
The occupant of the house in King's Road had disturbed two intruders at 11.43am on Thursday, February 21.
They had broken in and stole jewellery, cash and electrical items worth thousands of pounds.
Items included an 18ct yellow gold with five brilliant cut diamonds, a yellow gold ring with three diamonds, an 18ct gold flush set brilliant cut diamond necklace, a gold bangle with matching earrings, a Canon 600d digital camera, model EF555-250, two black iPods, blue iPod Touch and some euros.
Both men were white, one 6ft tall of proportionate build, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, with short dark hair, wearing a black jacket and black trousers.
The second man was slightly shorter and older, of stocky build, with short fair hair and he was also wearing a black jacket and black trousers.
They got into a brown people carrier style vehicle, possibly driven by a third man.
Police believe this incident may be linked to a second burglary in the same street, which happened just before at about 11am, where shoes were stolen.
A third burglary also took place in Blackhill Avenue last week, where intruders stole a Panasonic television, Toshiba laptop and Philips television, green iPad mini, Xbox games console and games, Panasonic blu-ray player and blue iPod mini.
Officers are keeping an open mind about whether this is linked to the others in King's Road.
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Mara Cardenas has high hopes. A poised and capable Seattleite, she desires a good college education. She wants that education from a Christian school where her faith is respected. She plans to travel after graduation, then start a work to help young men and women from troubled homes.
Key to her hopes for the future is that Seattle Pacific University will be a springboard to success.
For that to happen, she needs to see herself as a part of the SPU community. It is critical for any freshman like Cardenas to feel valued and supported from the outset if she is to emerge after four years a confident graduate.
But in the case of a student of color, "fitting in" can be especially daunting in a place like SPU. It isn't easy to get your bearings when nine out of 10 of those around you are white. In her residence hall of 435, only a very few others, like Cardenas, are African American. "We hope to build a house that is hospitable and welcoming to all of God's children," says SPU President Philip Eaton. "And we hope to invest new resources to help assure them a successful outcome."
Construction of the house that Eaton envisions began with the University's Comprehensive Plan for the 21st Century, which included strategies to strengthen ethnic and cultural diversity on campus. It continued in earnest this year with a $1 million pledge from Gary and Barbara Ames to fund the Ames Initiative: Equipping Ethnic Minority Students for the 21st Century.
The former president and CEO of US West Communications, Gary Ames says that nurturing a diverse community is consistent with Christian beliefs. "God created an incredibly rich and diverse world. It's the environment of the city of Seattle in which SPU exists. If SPU is to be a factor in the Seattle community, it is important for its leadership to nurture a variety of perspectives through a more diverse student body and faculty."
To do so, says Eaton, is a moral and a biblical imperative. To do any less, says Vice President for Academic Affairs Les Steele, is to rob the Seattle Pacific classroom of the intellectual diversity that comes from many cultures and life experiences.
Discussion about these issues gained momentum this spring in several campus settings: a Presidential Symposium that brought together teams from 13 member institutions of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU); a two-day visit from civil rights leader and champion of racial reconciliation John Perkins; a forum for church leaders from white and ethnic communities on the topic of race and the Church; a luncheon at which President Eaton asked a group of alumni, faculty, staff and students for their advice on the diversity initiative; and a formal check-signing ceremony with the Ameses.
The Ames Initiative includes developing intentional relationships with racially and ethnically diverse churches in the city; hiring and retaining ethnic minority faculty and staff members; and recruiting, mentoring and providing scholarships for ethnic minority students. Steele points to a number of practical ways in which the Initiative has been implemented this year:
Deborah Wilds, another member of the Ames Advisory Council, is helping to increase minority access to Christian colleges. She is the education program officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and oversees the billion-dollar Gates Millennium Scholars Program for high-achieving minority students. She also serves on the CCCU board. Because of her personal faith, Wilds feels called to the work, as sensitive as it can sometimes be.
"The world is changing, and we need to change with it. The Ames Initiative must be part of a broader strategic plan supported by SPU's trustees and alumni," she says. "It sends a strong signal to the community of color that here is a campus that is really interested in attracting students of color. It also sends that signal internally, and in that way helps ensure that these students are supported in an environment that affirms them."
Mara Cardenas hopes to graduate from Seattle Pacific. As Ames Scholars, she and four other SPU students of color this year are sharing thousands of dollars of renewable scholarship assistance earmarked for ethnic minority students. It is the beginning of what Gary and Barbara Ames hope will be a groundswell of support.


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I feel very privileged this month to get two postcards for the price of one! On the front, Liz has drawn a view of the Belém Tower in Lisbon, when she was attending the Urban Sketchers Symposium with the equally famous (in the Sketchercise group, at least!) Portugese Tarts in the foreground. There is a lovely balance between the loose and colourful watercolours and the very delicate pen lines.
Later in the month, Liz went to London so on the back is a drawing of St. Pauls with a cup of tea from Fortnum & Mason's tea room in the foreground. The colourful stamps and the lovely handwriting enhance these wonderful, vibrant images. Thank you so much Liz, for this amazing card!


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- Beds: 3
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Top-down arcade racers seem to do well on iOS, and it's really not too hard to see why. Combining quick gameplay with simple controls and fast reflexes is a good formula for approachability. Maciek Drejak Labs successfully implemented that blueprint once before with Vs Racing [Free], and now with Vs Racing 2 [Free], the developer returns for another try. While Vs Racing 2 certainly offers some refinements and more of what made its predecessor fun, the exceedingly simple focus is sure to disappoint some looking for a bit more depth.
Like its predecessor, Vs Racing 2 focuses on fast-paced arcade racing with little in terms of fluff. The singe player campaign pits you against multiple opponents (or head-to-head occasionally) with the sole goal being to finish in first. Coins are awarded for beating the opposition, as well as for doing in-race goals such as drifting, hitting other cars ("grinding") and passing up opponents.
Coins can then be used to upgrade your car or purchase new vehicles (which in turn have their own attributes to upgrade). Vs Racing 2 does offer some IAP unlockables, but they're restricted to visual upgrades. Otherwise, there's no story, campaign, or progression other than a 3-star system with the second set of tracks unlockable after a certain amount of stars.
All of the control schemes in Vs Racing 2 are focused on simple, one touch mechanisms for driving. The default is a steering wheel with an arrow showing the absolute direction of your car. Tapping and moving the wheel changes your car's direction, although it's a little odd since the wheel focuses on absolute direction rather than relative. Thankfully, a few other options are available, including the simple left and right arrows. Overall, there should be an option for everyone, I at least found one of the controls responsive and working well for me within the gameplay.
Another area that Vs Racing 2 improves upon is its multiplayer modes. Again, multiplayer is available via local Wifi or Bluetooth, and the inclusion of power-ups and weapons (such as Nitro, Oil-slicks and missiles) add some variety to the quick matches. Unfortunately, as was the case in Vs Racing, there's no true online multiplayer; players are restricted to sending ghost data to others online. That's a shame because I think online multiplayer and a good leaderboard system are essential missing pieces.
Where Vs Racing 2 falters somewhat is with variety in both levels and gameplay. On the level front, a lot of tracks feel very similar to each other, with Racing using mirrored tracks and opposite paths to try and extend out the actual track designs employed. In addition, Vs. Racing 2 doesn't have much in terms of visual variety with less than a handful of themes and vehicles available for use. Granted, we've heard promises of future content available via updates (with over 4 additional cars coming in 'future updates'), but until then content feels a little light.
'A little light' is probably the best way to describe Vs Racing 2. Yes, if you loved the original, you will undoubtedly enjoy Vs Racing 2. As far as being an arcade racer, the experience is about as smooth as one can expect for a game that focuses more on fundamentals. However, improvements over the original feel relatively minor, and the missing online multiplayer means Vs Racing 2 lacks that big ticket feature that sequels usually try and include. Still, it's an enjoyable arcade racer, and for those looking for some simple driving it's worth a look.
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Kolo Touré Drops Arsenal For Manchester City
Ivory Coast international and Arsenal defender, Kolo Touré is scheduled to leave Arsenal's training camp in Austria this evening to fly back to England to complete his move to Manchester City after the two clubs agreed a fee of £14m.
The 28-year-old is expected to cash in on a lucrative deal by virtually doubling his weekly wage to a mere £100,000 a week.
Touré joined Arsenal in February 2002 from ASEC Mimosas for £150,000 and ever since his move the six foot defender became a bedrock in the Gunners defence.
Welcome to the revolution Touré.
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What a President Thinks
I'm a strong believer in structural explanations for things, but I think Jonathan Bernstein goes a bit too far with this:
Now, the second part of what Yglesias said — how can anyone know what Romney will actually do it elected? I think the answer is, basically, the same way you can know that about anyone. He'll follow party incentives, and institutional incentives, and other such things that have little or nothing to do with what he "really" thinks. And that's mostly a good thing!
There's a lot of truth to that. But still, I do think beliefs matter. One reason is that people engage in "motivated reasoning" all the time. A politician with a visceral loathing of gay people is more likely to interpret the objective incentives facing him as having anti-gay implications than is a politician who has warm personal relationships with gays and lesbians. I don't think there's any guarantee that President Tom Ridge would have pursued the 2003 Medicare bill with as much alacrity as George W Bush did, or that President John Corzine would have been as committed to the "cadillac tax" on high-value health insurance plans as Barack Obama was.
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February 03, 2017
Table of contents
- President Trump makes his mark
- Battle over Trump nominees
- It wasn't all bad
- Editor's letter
- 'Alternative facts': Is Trump at war with reality?
- Good week/bad week
- Only in America
- Americas
- World
- Johnson's ambivalence about exposure
- Pratt's divine plan
- Burying homeless vets with honor
- Gossip
- Israel's growing settlements
- Judging Trump by what he delivers
- Extreme wealth is not 'obscene'
- When every president is illegitimate
- Viewpoint
- I read it in the tabloids
- Turning a blind eye to neo-Nazis
- Corrupt politicians get a holiday
- Europe: A warning from history on Trump?
- How they see us: China picks up free trade mantle
- Surrendering sovereignty to Russia
- Corruption has destroyed our nation
- Women's March: The progressive backlash against Trump
- Climate change: The hottest year on record
- Trump's inaugural: Inspiring or incendiary?
- Noted
- Wit & Wisdom
- Apps: A selfie app from China goes viral
- What's new in tech
- Innovation of the week
- Was 'Planet Nine' a rogue planet?
- How America Lost Its Secrets
- The Sleepwalker
- In the Great Green Room
- Chosen by Elliot Ackerman
- In dangerous obsessions
- Rachel Cusk
- Jitney
- Self-Interned, 1942: Noguchi in Poston War Relocation Center
- First 'fake news,' now 'fake art'
- The Founder
- Toni Erdmann
- Split
- New on DVD and Blu-ray
- THE WEEK's guide to what's worth watching
- Movies on TV
- Show of the week
- Critics' choice: Smokin' good barbecue from three newcomers
- Chicken, chorizo, and green chile hash
- A French twist on unwinding in the Caribbean
- The Alila Fort Bishangarh
- The 2017 BMW 5 Series
- Gear for germ obsessives
- Consumer-Aggregator
- Health care: Aetna-Humana merger blocked
- Business: The news at a glance2
- The bottom line
- Financial advice: Is the 'fiduciary rule' doomed?
- What the experts say
- Charity of the week
- Deciphering Trump's Treasury pick
- Retail's past is its future
- The myth of the dying middle class
- The overnight success who became an opera legend
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- Trump's path to power
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Latino or Hispanic: What's in a Label?
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Latino and Hispanic: they're terms that a lot of Americans are asked to choose between when identifying themselves on the census, in official paperwork, and in everyday conversation. But according to a new poll by the Pew Hispanic Center, most adults of Latin American descent prefer not to use either. Instead, the respondents said they preferred to identify themselves by their country of origin.
The American Genealogical Mosaic
Thursday, April 19, 2012
President Obama to Crack Down on Oil Manipulation
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Dan Rather and Why Bush's "Lost Year" Still Matters
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Sharia Law: What It Is, What It Isn't
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Virginia Tech, Five Years Later
Monday, April 16, 2012
Accusations of Sexism for All-Male Augusta National Golf Club
Friday, April 06, 2012
A Look Ahead at the 2012 Baseball Season
Thursday, April 05, 2012
David Pogue on 'Hunting the Elements'
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Global Social Media Manhunts: All Fun and Games?
Friday, March 30, 2012
Suicide Attack Reportedly Averted in Afghanistan
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Khalid Sheikh Mohammad: His Pursuit, His Detainment, and His Upcoming Trial
Monday, March 26, 2012
How Obama's Campaign Video Stacks Up, Politically and Cinematically
Friday, March 16, 2012
The biographical campaign film has a long and proud place in U.S. political theater: from 1952's "The Man from Abilene," about Eisenhower, to 1992's "The Man from Hope," about Bill Clinton, these films have become an essential part of the campaign season. They not only try to appeal to voters' political concerns, they also try to cement in their minds an impression of the candidates' personalities.
The Obama campaign released a 17-minute documentary-style film last night called "The Road We've Traveled." It's narrated by Tom Hanks and directed by David Guggenheim, the Oscar-winning director of "An Inconvenient Truth." What does it have to offer, politically and cinematically?
Baghdad ER: A Unique Vantage of the War in Iraq
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
This Sunday marks three months since the last U.S. military convoy left Iraq. Few places were better witnesses of the effects of the war on citizens than Ibn Sina Hospital in Baghdad's Green Zone, which is perhaps most familiar to Americans for its emergency room, known as Baghdad ER. Each day, the American-run Baghdad ER treated anyone who came to its door with life-threatening battle injuries. On October 1, 2009, the U.S. government returned management of the hospital to Iraq.
Kevin Young on African American Culture, and Its Role in the Country's Cultural Progress
Friday, March 09, 2012
In poet Kevin Young's new book, "The Grey Album: On the Blackness of Blackness," Young offers a remarkable, encyclopedic essay on the history of African-American culture. Young explores how African-American culture and American culture have affected one another. The book, part prose and part essay, also explores how African-American culture has become an essential and inextricable part of American culture.
Matthew Yglesias Discusses Rising Rents: Is Your Rent Too High?
Thursday, March 08, 2012
We're still feeling the effects of the housing crisis, and one of the places it's affecting Americans most is in the cost of housing. Housing and the economy — and particularly how lower income families are coping with the crisis — will continue to be a central part of the debate going into the general election. But are we having the right discussion about housing prices? How do the on-the-ground effects of the crisis affect the economy, and what can be done about them?
"Saving Face": An Oscar-Winning Look at Acid Attacks in Pakistan
Thursday, March 08, 2012
There are at least 100 reports of acid attacks in Pakistan each year, and they're overwhelmingly against women. This figure only accounts for the reported cases — it's assumed that many more go unreported.
The Academy Award-winning documentary short film "Saving Face" looks at this phenomenon through the experiences of three people: Zakia, a 39-year-old woman whose husband threw acid on her after she filed for divorce; Rukhasana, a 23-year-old woman who was attacked by her husband and his family; and Dr. Mohammad Jawad, a plastic surgeon dedicated to healing the faces of the injured women.
Did the Obama Administration Fumble the Recovery?
Monday, March 05, 2012
Four months before President Obama was sworn into office, the investment bank Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy, setting off a panic throughout the country and much of the world. Coming on the heels of the bank bailout and the subprime mortgage crisis, President Obama's primary focus became the economy. One of the major questions facing his administration now is how well Obama and his team handled the fallout after the economic crash.
'Religion for Atheists': How to Get Past An Argumentative Impasse
Monday, March 05, 2012
Religion plays a fundamental role in daily life, and in political life, to believers and non-believers both. And while wars have been fought and era-defining antagonisms built for centuries between opposing religions, the relatively recent antagonism between believers and non-believers has reached something of a fever pitch. You can trace it to the Enlightenment, but the likes of Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens have brought the argument to a head … or maybe to a standstill. Is any kind of progress possible in a debate between religious-believers and atheists? Or is there just a never-breakable impasse between the two worldviews?
A Closer Look at the Racial Divisions in the US Economy
Thursday, March 01, 2012
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Charlotte leaders approve purchase of possible film studio
CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — Charlotte City Council members voted in favor of buying the $13 million vacant Eastland Mall Monday night, with proposals to build a film studio.
Ed Garber, Eastside Political Action Committee representative, was confident city council would buy it.
He's led the push to get it sold because right now the mall has seven different owners.
He believes that once the city buys it, it will be easier to sell to a single developer.
"I think the people in east Charlotte have been dealing with the issue long enough that city council knows that what a problem it is for the community and how it's bringing the community down," said Garber.
The money to buy it will likely come from a 2008 bond referendum allowing as much as $16 million dollars for redevelopment here.
"Something has to be done with it and people who say, well, you know, we're not gonna spend tax money on it they're really kidding themselves because then, the situation is not going to get fixed," said Garber.
The Eastside Political Action Committee said turning the mall into a studio would bring jobs and benefit the city economically.
One of the biggest challenges for any developer looking to buy the property is negotiating with seven different owners of the mall.
Supporters said the studio would help improve that area of the city.
"What you hear all the time about east Charlotte, not being vocal or not caring, you can hear the energy now. It's alive. And we love it. We love Charlotte. I just can't wait to see what great things this project brings," said Garber.
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If you are just starting your own shop then you may be looking at how you can accept credit cards. Being able to accept card payments is important for your business however there is a lot of leg work before you are able to do so. Without going into too much detail the following are the three essential steps to being able to accept card payments. So here goes
Step 1) Set up a Merchant Account
Before you can do anything you need a merchant account. There are 9 banks in the UK that offer merchant accounts. These banks are known as acquiring banks and they will request a lot of information before from you in order to scope the type of business you are operating in so that they can determine the payment you will have to pay for each transaction. Some of the information they may require includes:
• your business history and performance
• business accounts
• your forecast turnover
• expected average transaction values and volumes on credit and debit cards
• transaction frequencies
• the type of goods you sell
• the proportion of transactions you expect to receive face to face, by phone, mail order, or online
• your suppliers' details
• how you deliver your goods or services
It can take anything from one week to four weeks to open a merchant account. For start-up business it can take even longer as the banks may require even more information, however rest assured that it is well worth doing all this in the long run
Step 2) Set up your card processing equipment
Once the merchant account has been accepted you are then free to get your card processing equipment. Normally your acquiring bank will provide you with one on a rental basis. All you need to consider is whether you want a small PDQ machine or a fully integrated till system.
Step 3) Connect Your Terminal
Once you have your credit card terminal you then have to connect it up. This is probably the most simply of the three steps as all you have to do it connect it to a telephone line. This can be an existing phone line however it is recommended that you get a dedicated line for it in order to avoid interruptions. Once it is connected you are up and running!
Voila that is the three steps to accepting credit card payments in its most simple form. There are plenty of resources on the web that can help you alternatively it is always worth checking with your existing back first as they can sometimes provide the best deals.
About the Author:
Dan Ashcroft has worked in the merchant services sector for the past 15 years. For more information visit http://www.seymourdirect.co.uk
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–Hugh Leathers while attacking a suspect
Hugh Leathers is a minor character featured in Red Dead Redemption.
Hugh is a lawman who operates in New Austin and West Elizabeth. He has a relative, Myra Leathers, buried in the Blackwater cemetery.
Upon approaching Solomon's Folly, Marston will find Hugh crouched behind a rock. He requests Marston's help in retrieving a safe stolen from the Armadillo bank by members of Walton's Gang. Once the area has been cleared of outlaws, Hugh asks Marston to deliver the stolen safe to Baxter Deaton, the banker at Armadillo.
Also, Hugh can often be seen wandering the streets of MacFarlane's Ranch and Armadillo. However, if Marston has a bounty, Hugh will track him to multiple locations around New Austin and West Elizabeth.
- "Mister, these fellas robbed the bank in Armadillo. I've been tracking 'em ever since. I'm a bit out numbered. Would you mind lending your guns?"
- — Hugh Leathers asking the player to return a stolen safe to Armadillo
- "Thanks for the help, mister. Now I trust you'll return this safe to the banker in Armadillo."
- — Hugh Leathers after clearing Solomon's Folly
- "Watch it, boy!"
- — Hugh Leathers when bumped into
- "Yeeeeaaaah!"
- — 'Hugh Leathers' while attacking a suspect
- He bears a striking resemblance to the character Marshal Dave Bliss, from the film Hang 'Em High.
- He doesn't appear in the lawmen section at the Outfitter.
- Hugh can only be encountered at the Solomon's Folly gang hideout on the PlayStation 3 or a Game of the Year copy of the game.


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When the first meters for the Nikon F were introduced in the early
1960s, they used a "pin and yoke"
arrangement for coupling the lens to the meter. This technique was simple and effective
but required additional effort to "index" the combination. In 1977, Nikon came
out with a line of cameras that retained their traditional lens mount but incorporated a
new method for meter coupling. It consisted of a spring-loaded ring around the lens mount
with a protruding tab that engaged the end of a corresponding recess in the aperture ring
of the lens. This new system provided for proper meter coupling immediately upon mounting
a lens. It was known as Automatic Indexing (AI). Here is an example.
The aperture rings on their new lenses continued to be equipped with
the familiar coupling shoe in addition to the recessed section. These were known as AI
lenses, and later AI-s. The new bodies, on the
other hand, were not fully compatible with the old lenses since the metering tab could
interfere with the aperture ring. Nikon addressed that problem by using a hinge on the
metering tab that allowed the tab to drop out of the way.
To counter this inconvenience, Nikon instituted their AI Conversion
service. For most of their more recent non-AI
lenses, they replaced the existing aperture ring with a new one that was fitted with both
AI and non-AI connections. Beginning with the E series
lenses in 1979 and continuing through the Autofocus
models of today, the familiar meter coupling shoe was no longer installed. The Nikon EM, also
introduced in 1979, was the first body that had a fixed, rather than hinged, metering tab.
That meant that older, unconverted lenses could not be used at all. Nikon discontinued
their AI Conversion service in 1991 due to waning demand and a lack of parts. In Nikon's
present product line, the F5 is sold
with a fixed tab but a factory retrofit to a hinged one is available. All other
bodies either have the fixed tab or couple by electronic connections only.
In 1987, the N4004 began a new line of bodies
that relied on the microprocessor in the autofocus lenses to support their
metering functions. The lens mount did not include a metering tab since all the
connections were made electronically. The most recent models in this line are
the N60, N65, N80 and the D100. The Fuji S1 and S2
digital bodies also fall in this category. Use of autofocus lenses on
these bodies is recommended since ambient light cannot be measured when manual
lenses are used. In addition, the conversion that allows old lenses to even be
mounted requires additional work (and a $10 surcharge). To further compound the
issue of compatibility, Nikon has recently begun to issue a line of lenses known
as Series G. These lenses have no aperture ring at all. They will mount safely
on all bodies but must be used wide open on models that have no electronic
Thus, there are now four distinct types of bodies and four
distinct types of lenses. I have used the terms Old, Transitional, New and
Electronic Coupling Only to describe
them. The accompanying Compatibility Chart outlines
their compatibility in general. A detailed table is also
available as a .pdf (Portable Document Format) file that can be opened and printed with
Acrobat Reader software available free from Adobe.
For real history buffs, here are two pages from Nikon's original
(July, 1978) flyer on their conversion service. One is the description
of their new service and the lens chart which listed all
the lenses that they could convert. Both are .pdf files. Note that Nikon only converted
lenses that were in certain ranges of serial numbers. That was because they manufactured
new rings and chose not to make them for their oldest lenses. Because my conversions are
done by machine work on the existing aperture ring, I can convert virtually any Nikon lens
that couples to the older bodies.
I have also been collecting some links to
Nikon-related sites.
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Japan Should Replace Managers to Prosper, Abe Adviser Says
Japanese businesses need different managers who are more willing to take risks as the country emerges from 15 years of deflation that hampered innovation, according to Takeshi Niinami, chairman of Lawson Inc.
"Most CEOs were promoted because they are really good at cost-cutting, not doing business, something new," Niinami said today at a Japan Society conference in New York. "Those people can't manage in this kind of situation where you can find more business opportunities."
Niinami, 55, an economic adviser to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is on the Industrial Competitiveness Council of Japan and a member of the Tax Commission of the Government. He was previously the chief executive of Lawson, Japan's second-biggest convenience store chain, and was named president of Suntory Holdings Ltd. this year.
After 18 months in office, Abe has fired two of what he calls the three arrows of Abenomics -- fiscal stimulus and unprecedented monetary easing -- in a bid to banish deflation from the world's third-largest economy.
Prices excluding perishables, the Bank of Japan's key inflation gauge, rose 3.4 percent in May from a year earlier, the fastest gain in 32 years. The stimulus helped trigger an 18 percent slide in the yen against the dollar last year and boosted share prices. The currency has strengthened about 3.8 percent in 2014 and the Topix index of stocks has dropped.
The plan's third arrow includes structural reforms, such as opening markets to competition and increasing female participation in the workforce, as well as starting to rework corporate taxes.
Some big companies don't pay as much tax as they should because of loopholes that were established in 1960s and 1970s to encourage exports, Niinami said.
"Those loopholes should be filled if we want to reduce" the corporate tax rate, he said. "We are well behind global equal footing."
To contact the reporter on this story: John Detrixhe in New York at firstname.lastname@example.com
To contact the editors responsible for this story: Paul Cox at firstname.lastname@example.com Greg Storey


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Bake for the cookie dough 12 minutes, keeping an eye out to make sure the cookies doesn't over cook or not be cooked enough.
As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press a peanut butter ball lightly into the center of each cookie. The peanut butter mixture will soften slightly, but that is OK. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely
Melt the 4 blocks of chocolate in a microwavable bowl for 45 seconds. Stir the chocolate and melt for additional 15 seconds or until the chocolate is completely melted. (Candiquik comes in 16 ounce packages. When you open it, there are 16 blocks. Cut off 4 of these blocks for this recipe.) Spoon about ½ a tablespoon of melted chocolate on top of each cookie so it covers the peanut butter ball. Let the chocolate set. Store in an airtight container.
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- 2 oz. Bailey's or Bourbon
- 1 tsp. melted peanut butter, plus more to drizzle on top
- whipped cream
- Pour hot chocolate packets into cup and stir in hot water. Add liquor. Add in peanut butter. (melt the peanut butter for 30 seconds in the microwave, so it's easier to blend)
- Top each cup with whipped cream. Drizzle with additional melted peanut butter if you're feeling fancy.
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But is it art?
And that's the problem. Anyone can justify anything as art. The goal is I think to figure out whether something is worth value. I'll just put it this way: The smart people seem to agree on the important art, while the not so smart ones haven't figured it out.