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Entry Level Electrical Engineer – Austin, TX
Entry Level Electrical Engineer – Austin, TX
MET Laboratories, Inc. is one of the Nation's leading laboratories for the testing and certification of electronic and electrical products. We are a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and have been serving clients for over 50 years.
Our Austin, TX location is currently seeking an experienced technicians and entry level Electrical Engineers, dedicated team players who we can train to perform Regulatory Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing.
- Receive training on and perform conducted/radiated radio frequency (RF) emissions/susceptibility testing.
- Coordinate first hand with our clients and sales on a daily basis in order to provide the best customer service.
- Test a wide range of cutting edge, electronic commercial equipment.
- Become knowledgeable on electromagnetic phenomena, including radio frequency (RF), electrostatic discharge (ESD), Lightning, magnetic fields, and more.
- Assist lab manager and other EMC Engineers with related tasks and execution of daily testing/work in the lab.
- Engage in problem solving activities to address product emissions and immunity issues. This will involve identification of root-cause, solution implementation, and verification.
- BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work 8:30am-5pm, Monday through Friday
- Occasional 2nd shift and evening/weekend overtime
Desirable Qualifications
- MS in Electrical Engineering
- 3 years' experience in an EMC Laboratory
- Detailed knowledge of EMC phenomena and theory
- Familiarity with world-wide EMC standards
To learn more about our company, visit our website at www.metlabs.com.
This is a very hands-on position that will require the candidate to interact with a number of different clients on many different levels. This position will be primarily first shift and will start out with training for the first one to two months. After initial training, overtime will be required as needed.
This is a full time position and we are an equal opportunity employer. We offer comprehensive benefits to include medical, life insurance, vacation and optional 401k.
Interested candidates may submit their resume by email or complete the online application for immediate consideration.


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Do you have a dream of what your social accounts, branding, website and email marketing should look like?
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We offer bespoke services for all your digital marketing dreams. A simple hello can lead to a million things! Say hello, tell us your dream, and get your first phone consultation free!
Hello Media with help you grow and strengthen your brand's relevance and reach. Email us now [email protected]
Our Story
Hello Media was founded in NSW's Byron Shire, in the beautiful historic village of Bangalow, by Kylie Mowbray-Allen and her love for everything social.
With a deep passion and extensive experience in social marketing, branding, graphic design & content writing, the agency's launch saw it specialising in these four areas.
Our service offering expanded with the growing needs of our clients, and we grew into a full-service digital agency, now offering website creation, and personalised training – helping YOU to manage your own social accounts, with a little extra help from us whenever you need it!
We look at social marketing holistically and approach each new challenge with fresh and innovative ideas. Our open & honest approach, combined with our creativity, is communicated from the briefing process all the way through to execution.
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Zombie Film Feast/Walk/Prom 2012
The annual Zombie Film Feast/Walk/Prom is at Proctors this year. (It had been at The Linda. Maybe there are no brains left to eat in Albany.) Here's the schedule:
Zombie prom
The zombie prom -- "complete with booze and ooze and finger foods" -- is Friday, November 16 at 9 pm. Tickets are $10.
Zombie walk
This year's zombie walk -- in which people dress up as zombies for a parade -- will stagger from Proctors to Schenectady city hall on Saturday, November 17. The undead processional starts at 4:45 pm. It's free to participate.
Zombie Film Feast
The annual festival of zombie flicks is that same Saturday in the GE Theater at Proctors. There will be two blocks of films -- 11 am - 5:30 pm, and 5:45 pm - midnight. Tickets are $25 for the whole festival, or $15 for one block.
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Wall Lighting to Bring a Room from Drab to Dramatic
Proper lighting can dramatically transform the way your home looks and feels in all the right places. The key is to use the right lighting and fixtures so that your guests feel relaxed and comfortable, but have no idea why. It's actually a good sign if the lighting goes unnoticed as guests walk through your home.
Here are some lighting tips to transform each room in your home from drab to dramatic!
Living Room: The living room is typically a gathering space for family and friends. Instead of using recessed fixtures, use ambient lighting that bounces off the ceiling. This will make the room feel warm and inviting. For extra illumination when you're reading, you can mount lighting fixtures or hanging lamps on the wall above the couch. Since the living room is used for many functions, dimmers are a great way to achieve the perfect lighting.
Dining Room: The focal point of the dining room is typically the dining table, so you'll want lighting that showcases this feature. A chandelier or hanging fixture above the dining table can make the entire room look much more visually appealing, and can even enhance the ambiance and overall mood. Some fixtures are both functional and artistic, while other lighting pieces have a more subtle vibe. It's all about your personal style.
Kitchen: Whether you're a chef in the kitchen or not, this room needs lighting that's bright and well diffused. Under cabinet lighting brightens up the countertops, which is a huge help when preparing food or cleaning up after cooking. You may want to consider adding recessed lighting above the sink or any other frequently used areas. A simple fixture mounted on the ceiling is a traditional kitchen staple that can freshen up the room.
Bedroom: While in your bedroom after a long day, you should feel comfortable, relaxed and restful. Installing bedside lighting fixtures is an alternative to table lamps, and frees up more space on your nightstands. If you like more of a modern look, you can add pendant fixtures that hang from the ceiling. A luxurious chandelier or unique fixture mounted on the ceiling brings balance to the room. It adds some personality, too!
Bathroom: Lighting should be focused on the mirrors because, let's face it, we spend a lot of time examining ourselves. Whether applying makeup or partaking in daily grooming habits, there's a lot of detail to which to pay attention. Proper lighting is a must. Consider placing light fixtures on each side of the mirror, rather than mounted on the ceiling. This will eliminate shadows and further illuminate the area that matters most.
Outdoors: When it comes to outdoor lighting, make sure it's able to withstand various weather conditions. We suggest paying the closest attention to specific outdoor areas, including paths, entryways, driveways, steps, and patios. You may also want to avoid using excessively bright lights. Low-wattage bulbs are all you need to light up your outdoor space.


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There is a Korean saying that "the foot of the candle is dark." It sometimes refers to a situation in which you are not well aware of something happening to you or what you are doing. The adage seems to fit well into the suspected South Korean imports of internationally banned North Korean coal.
The suspicions of the smuggling of North Korean coal have been growing since there were first reports about two vessels which brought in 9,700 tons of North Korean coal disguised as coal from Russia last October. South Korean officials said three more suspected ships have visited South Korean ports as many as 52 times since last August, when the UN passed Resolution No. 2371 that imposed a blanket ban on the overseas sale of North Korean coal, iron ore and other mineral resources.
Altogether, the number of cases of suspected North Korean coal smuggling being investigated by the Korea Customs Service has increased to nine. What's more troubling is that the suspected ships have been allowed to roam the South Korean seas and ports even after local authorities came to know of the first two shipments through tips from the US government.
One importer of the suspected North Korean coal, Korea South-East Power, insisted it thought it was buying Russian coal. But experts point out that a simple component analysis, which is usually done to imported coal, could determine its place of origin. The much cheaper price tag for the shipments was another indication it was from North Korea.
Granted, the utility company could have been duped by some dishonest merchants. But how can the company officials and Seoul government explain the fact that Korea South-East Power, a subsidiary of the nation's power monopoly Kepco, used the suspected North Korean coal to generate power? That is a flagrant violation of UN resolutions.
Any violation of the UN sanctions could jeopardize the South-East Power and its parent company Kepco and local banks involved in the transactions of the coal cargoes in question. The possibility of a secondary boycott to the Korean firms and banks cannot be ruled out.
A bigger concern is the possibility that the Seoul government ignored or allowed laxity in dealing with the coal smuggling cases as part of its efforts to appease the North in line with the thaw in inter-Korean relations. That the customs service has apparently been dragging its feet on its investigation that started in early November last year also raises questions.
The government of President Moon Jae-in that puts priority on reconciliation with the North has already faced criticisms that it is making premature moves to ease UN-led sanctions imposed due to the North's nuclear and missile provocations.
The Moon government has already obtained exceptions to sanctions in inviting North Korean officials as well as athletes and a cheering squad to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in February. Officials also publicly mention the need to reopen the joint industrial complex in the North Korean border city of Kaesong and resuming South Koreans' tourist visits to the Kumgangsan mountain resort in the North.
These moves certainly run counter to the position of the international community, including the US, which last week added a Russian bank, two North Korean entities and a North Korean individual to the sanctions list. The latest actions reflect US frustration with a lack of progress in the North denuclearizing.
It is unarguable that South Korea, facing the most immediate threat from the North's weapons of mass destruction, is the last party to cause cracks in the international coalition to put the "maximum pressure" on the North.
It is the maximum pressure that forced the North Korean leadership to declare a moratorium on new nuclear and missile tests and come to the negotiation table.
It is the same maximum pressure -- not appeasement -- that will force the North Korean regime to faithfully follow up on its denuclearization commitment. Regarding the North Korean coal smuggling, the most urgent thing is to find out the truth as soon as possible, make public the outcome of the investigation and work out measures to prevent recurrence of any such cases.


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This new Stone Farmhouse is designed to appear as if it evolved over generations.
The house is sited to take advantage of distant mountain views.
The approach drive winds through an orchard of apple and peach trees.
The centerpiece of the house is constructed of locally quarried stone, laid in a traditional manner.
The informal rear of the house is the center of the family's outdoor entertaining.
The large windows of the rear of the house capture the distant mountain views.
The rear terrace is the focus of the family's outdoor living and includes a pergola, outdoor kitchen and fire pit.
Carved in cedar, a pergola provides a shady spot for outdoor dining.
The outdoor kitchen features fieldstone walls with bluestone counters and copper lanterns.
The covered porch outside the study is furnished with comfortable teak lounge chairs and ottomans.
The massive fieldstone fireplace allows the covered porch to be used year-round.
Teak rockers provide a welcome resting spot.
Primitive batten doors and a fieldstone surround distinguish the entrance to the lower level.
The varied rooflines and rambling wings suggest that the house may have evolved over time.
The rear facade is less formal, with large windows capturing distant views.


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See ARTFUZE Unites Artists for Charity.
With Wynwood's Art Walks, Coconut Grove Arts Festival, and the granddaddy of all art fairs, Art Basel, most Miamians thank their lucky stars that they live in an art-forward city--a city filled with cultivated (artsy fartsy, if you will) folks who love art and really like to show it. And yet, Miami's art world has suffered some despairing losses this past year: Friends With You, Alvaro Ilizarbe, Jen Stark, and more Miami artists have all moved to greener pastures in LA.
All good things must come to an end, it's true -- but there some locals are taking matters into their own hands to help further the success of local artists without requiring a relocation.
Take Dani Bernal, the bright-eyed FIU grad behind the ARTFUZE art festival. With a mission to showcase local Miami artists of all mediums while raising funds to advocate art and education, ARTFUZE combines philanthropy and local art to form a one-of-a-kind party for all. All ARTFUZE proceeds will go towards funding Build a School in Africa and Art Studio Miami, which provides creative holistic therapy for impoverished children in Miami's Little Haiti Community.
We rang up Dani Bernal to chat more about ARTFUZE and to see what she thinks the future of Miami artists holds.
New Times: What encouraged you to start ARTFUZE?
Dani Bernal: Well, I wanted to create a feel-good event, but I kinda felt like the Miami art scene needed a little bit of love. There's a lack of communication within the art world here. It started off as a way for me to create a place where artists can meet and get to know each other. There's a lot of connections that can be made, like photographers who might want to meet filmmakers to try to get to be the director of photography in their film. But after speaking to a local artist who wanted to be included in my show I decided I also wanted to give back. I was telling him about my experience in the Dominican Republic and providing therapy to orphan children with behavioral issues, and he convinced me that those kids didn't need therapy, what they need are schools. So I molded the idea of ARTFUZE, and I started calling up some non-profits like Build a School in Africa and I fell completely in love with what they do.
How is ARTFUZE different from all other art festivals in Miami?
It's definitely a party with a purpose right now. As far as initiatives in arts and education go, a lot of the events that are in Miami right now are completely for profit and not that there's anything wrong with that--because they still help out other artists--but a lot of the events don't really include all mediums of art in one place. A lot of them just focus on either music or on just film and they have more of a niche. Mine is more diverse. Anybody that creates can join.
What do you feel the future of artists in Miami is? Positive or negative?
There's always going to be artists who are going to come to Miami. For example, this project was to showcase Miami artists, but then I ran into an artist from LA and he's creating art down here. So I kind of wanted to give it that push to give other artists from different places in the world another reason to come to Miami and work from here.
But as far as the future of art in Miami, I'm not really too thrilled with it now, just because Wynwood for instance, is charging every gallery twice the rent. Word around town is that they're trying to create a Coconut Grove kind of area, which is kind of sad. Hopefully through efforts like ARTFUZE and other initiatives we can keep Wynwood alive as far as art is concerned.
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What's the future of ARTFUZE?
I want to take ARTFUZE to different mediums of creativity. I'm thinking about incorporating culinary arts and feeding off of this idea of just creating anything and everything. Hopefully, we'll be able to do it again either biannually or annually. Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to do this once a month because it's a lot of work and I have a lot of other stuff to do on the side. But for now, I definitely wanted to just give it the precedent of a feel-good event where anyone and everyone can connect and have fun.
I've been talking to a lot of other artists and they're already telling me that they wish I could do this again.
ARTFUZE will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 24, at LMNT, 55 NW 36th St., Miami, 305-572-9007. Attendees can expect musical performances in the like of Xavier Bustos and K/Rex; photography by Rocio De Maio and Ted VanCleave; films by Nicole Crespo, Deb Garcia, and Jess Weos; and a live exhibition by Lauren Ann Wolfe and Nietzsche's Ghost. Artwork by Margret Accurso, Vince BadPanda Herrera, Trek Six,Isabel Brinck, and Havi Schanz will be on display.Tickets cost $25.Visit artfuze.eventbrite.com.
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User Research Evangelist at News UK, Claire Dracott tells us about the importance of bringing the User into the heart of the business. Claire is Head of UX&D for NewsUK working on some of the country's largest media publications; The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times and Wireless...Read More
Gutsy Ninja were successful in the Services Rising Star category at the EGR B2B Awards 2019. Alongside this victory, we were also pleased to have been nominated for the Corporate services supplier category. Commenting on our success in the Services rising star category, the EGR panel referenced our impressive client list as evidence of our success in an ever-growing area of the iGaming industry...Read More
Yggdrasil Gaming is a provider of superior online and mobile casino games. They are one of the industry's most respected and acclaimed suppliers, providing games for some of the world's biggest operators. We recently had the pleasure of speaking to the CPO at Yggdrasil, Krzysztof Opałka. He tells us about his role, how user research has given them a competitive edge and much more. Continue reading for the full interview.Read More
UX professional Bruce Waskett sits down with Gutsy Ninja to share his experience, UX best practice methods and favourite tools. He also gives a glimpse into the future of UX and what trends to look out for in 2017.Read More
IGT selected Gusty Ninja to implement User Research into their process and with the success achieved, IGT have been further inspired to carry out a series of in-depth studies. The evidence-based results have armed IGT with added confidence to make changes and legitimise their decisions and tailor their roadmap based on operators' feedback...Read More
The iGaming industry is more competitive than ever before. Success belongs to those that continue to create experiences that delight customers. Historically, companies haven't always fully understood the tangible benefits that User Research can bring to their bottom line. However, working with a few gaming companies now, we can see that this perception is changing in the industry.
Suppliers and operators alike are starting to see the benefits of collecting and utilizing customer feedback and here's why: ....Read More
"Medical students can have difficulty in distinguishing left from right. Many infamous medical errors have occurred when a procedure has been performed on the wrong side, such as in the removal of the wrong kidney. Clinicians encounter many distractions during their work. There is limited information on how these affect performance." - Distraction Effect – McKinley, Dempster and Gormley
There are many things you can assume when presenting your product to the world, but that's exactly where companies go wrong. Assumptions are the biggest downfall for so many organizations, who fail to fully understand how their prospective customers think and behave......Read More
Users are now pickier than ever. With so many options available to customers, companies are facing the harsh reality that lack of customer insights into their mobile products can cause frustration amongst users and lead them to stray.
More than 80% of users report removing an app from their device after only one use. The goal is not only to simply acquire users in bulk but also hone in on high quality experiences for existing users as well.....Read More
Do you remember the last time you visited a website and thought to yourself "Why am I spending such a long time trying to find what I am looking for?" or "If only that link took me to the right page."
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Babble Bar Language Exchange
On November 3, 2016, we opened our doors to the local community in a brand new way.
Studio Robazzo presents: Babble Bar Language Exchange
The by-donation event was promoted via Facebook, Couchsurfing & good old fashioned postering as an international language exchange group whereby members meet to practice languages they are learning, brush up on their native language skills and make friends from around the world. With over 60 attendees and at least 10 languages present, it's safe to say that the first installation of the Babble Bar Language Exchange was a success!
Strangers from near and far gathered in our cozy space to share stories about themselves and their life experiences in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portugese, Japanese, Korean, Bulgarian, American Sign Language, and of course, English. There were no formal introductions, icebreaker games or participation rules. Rather, the organic flow of conversation took hold of the evening, and before long, Studio Robazzo was buzzing with excited chatter.
The idea came from Studio Robazzo's co-founder Christina Robev, a 6-language polyglot who has been to a similar style event in her native Toronto. Seeing that Victoria lacked such an opportunity to practice and freshen up on foreign languages, she took matters into her own hands and organized this inaugural "pilot" event. Because the turnout and interest have been so strong, Babble Bar will become a recurring monthly gathering starting in January 2017, with the potential to grow into a large and familiar community of linguistic enthusiasm and new friendship in the city.
Many thanks to Astros Media for the beautiful photographs
To be kept up to date on future Babble Bar events and goings-on, follow this link to the official Babble Bar Facebook Group and join us!


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The kiln is full of new things. Light shades for Tacofino, candle canopy prototypes, and a few whistles.
These are the candle canopies. I will photograph them with light when I get them out of the kiln in the next few days. (These are approx 4"-6" tall).
Detail--Moony. Approx 13" high x 13" across
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Fruit bowl.
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Summer time bucket list
By now, you may have heard about the passing of Bretagne, the last search and rescue dog from 9/11. I had been following her story in part because she was a golden retriever but also because of the therapy work she has done. Not only did she serve in New York city, but also in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as well as locally in her hometown of Cypress Texas. A friend of mine told me I needed to watch the video of her being honored after she was euthanized. In my google search I came across a video of her birthday celebration when she turned 16, "Bretagne's best day ever". That got me thinking about my own pups and how I hope one day to celebrate Izzy's 16th birthday. Golden retrievers are so prone to cancer, I think the average age is about 9 or 10 these days. Izzy turns 6 this summer, 16 seems a long way off, but 10, not so much.
It may sound silly, but I know a lot of people put together bucket lists of what they'd like to do with their dogs before they pass away after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. I've given it a thought only in passing, but while in tears watching Bretagne's awesome birthday party, I decided I was going to do it. Now. But with a twist. I'm going to do a bucket list for the summer. I don't know about you, but all winter long I can. Not. Wait. For. Summer. And before I know it, it's dark just after dinner and I'm bundled up in sweaters and turtlenecks wondering where did the last 3 months go! So now that summer is just around the corner, I'm going to make my list and book time in my calendar. After all, she's worth it!
- Drive through the Dairy Queen and order an ice cream cone
- Have dinner on a Monday night at Home D for their pooches on the patio event
- Attend Wiscoy's ice cream social on a Friday night in August
- Go to a Bark in the Park game at the State College spikes
- Head over to spring creek park and wade in the water – she loves to swim here
- Hike Mount Nittany - we only live at the bottom of the mountain and have never taken her!
- Celebrate her 6th birthday (Huh, where did the time go?) with a party fit for the dogs (and her puppy friends)
- Find a new pond to explore and swim in – there are lots of water holes in the area that allow dogs
- Take a picnic lunch to one of the many wonderful local parks. Pack some watermelon and frozen yogurt treats to snack on after a long walk.


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My First Subtraction Snap
- Snap and matching pairs card deck
- Strengthens early subtraction skills in younger children
- Support EYFS Framework for Maths
- Improves confidence as children learn through active play
- Age: 5+
This card deck is a great resource for helping children to grasp early subtraction. Both games (snap and matching pairs) support the national curriculum and offer younger children a really fun introduction to early maths concepts.
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My First Subtraction Snap and Matching Pairs Games
This bright and colourful card deck makes a great resource for helping children to grasp early subtraction skills. It also introduces mental skills in a fun, stimulating and exciting way.
How to play snap:
To play Snap, children will be trying to snap cards with matching answers so for example 5-2 with 10-7.
How to play matching pairs:
In order to play pairs, simply turn all the cards upside down. Then turn two over at a time to see if they match. If they do then you keep them, if not you turn them back face down with the aim to collect all the cards. This is a great concentration game for kids as the colourful images are easy to remember.
Contents: 52 playing cards, 3 x rule cards and a self checking guide.
Age: 5+
Number of players: 1 or 2 if turn taking is managed well.
|Playing Card Size H8.7 x W5.5 cm
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Mitigating the Inclusionary Housing Requirement
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Dave Hause launched his "Devour Tour" in Dublin last week, with support from Xtra Mile artist Northcote. The two of them brought down the house. They've got an amazing tour ahead of them—nearly a hundred shows between Europe and North America. If last week's Dublin show is any indication, they've got quite the adventure ahead of them.
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A group of people from Simply Meditation will shortly be holding the first of eight discussions around a series of talks by Stephen Batchelor and Roshi Joan Halifax from a retreat titled Being Completely Human, Secular Buddhism and Beyond.
The retreat took place at Upaya Zen Centre, Santa Fe, New Mexico last year. This course will engage those with a reasonable grasp of the basics of Buddhism, and an interest in developing your understanding of the fundamentals a secular approach to the Buddhadharma.
We are asking course participants to listen to recordings of the sessions and work through a study guide prior to the meetings.
You can find the study material here. It's 600MB of audio files and PDFs.
Wherever you are in the world, we encourage you to go through it as a self-study course, or with friends.
Our thanks go to Christine Johnson of Upaya Sangha of Tucson, Arizona, for creating and sharing her study guides to this series of talks. Kia ora!


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I have several photographer friends whose work I envy.
Now where do I find the time to learn it all?
Next, my drop dead gorgeous nieces, Anna Kate, Alexandra, and Hallie.
(Hallie is in the middle, sorry, but this aunt can't tell the twins apart)And finally, some engagement photos!
I vote them the best looking couple, don't you think?
It was so fun to shoot adults, they actually sit still and do what you say.


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On the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25th, 2011, a Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite was celebrated at St. Paul Catholic Church in Harvard Square. The Mass was co-sponsored by the Harvard Knights of Columbus and the Harvard Latin Mass Society.
According to the available information, this is the first Holy Mass in the usus antiquior at the high altar since the reform of the Roman Missal after Vatican II. Father Michael Drea, Pastor of St. Paul Parish and Senior Chaplain to the Harvard Catholic Chaplaincy, assisted in choir and deserves many thanks for his generous support of this project. St. Paul Catholic Church is the home of the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School and the Harvard Catholic Chaplaincy.
Philippe de Champaigne, The Annunciation, ca. 1644
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
(Image courtesy of Michael Weinberg Photography.)
Importantly, this Mass was mentioned by several prominent Catholic sites including The New Liturgical Movement, Fr. Z's Blog - What Does the Prayer Really Say?, and Rorate Caeli. You can also read one Harvard KofC member's reflections in the Pilgrim, an international journal devoted to promoting Catholic culture and experience.
If you would like to support our Council's ongoing work in promoting the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, in addition to our other programs and events, please consider making a monetary contribution using the "donate" button at the top right-hand side of the screen--or by clicking here. We thank you for your interest and support.
(Holy Mass Photographs courtesy of Kathleen O'Connell-Salisbury.)


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@Certlerant: It doesn't just stop at personalized stamps commemorating life events. The USPS allows you to use your photos to make matching envelopes and cards, too. It does seem like a fun way to dress up otherwise mundane mail supplies.
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One cool thing the postal service offers is the ability to design personal stamps and stationery using your own digital photos.
Let's face it, people love to personalize everything from cell phone colors to birthday cake designs.
It probably won't be long until wedding invitation stamps featuring an engagement picture and birth announcements depicting the baby's first moments are commonplace.
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I watch a fair amount of nature shows and documentaries but lately I've been totally captivated by one called The Last Alaskans. I've never quite seen anything like it. This may be the quietest TV show ever made. Only The Yule Log has less dialogue. Somehow this eight-episode "docuseries" from Animal Planet manages to create the same ruminative, even meditative, state of mind as staring into a fire while being infinitely more fascinating. The Last Alaskans is about people who live in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, 19 million acres of wilderness in northern Alaska. As the opening sequence explains, the U.S. government banned new human occupation in the refuge in 1980 and only seven families remain—their permits will run out when their youngest children pass away. It has been accurately been described as "hypnotic" and "cinematographic" but that's really only a small part of why it's so unique: this is reality TV that actually manages to reveal something amazing and powerful about people and wilderness.
The format of The Last Alaskans is recognizable—the show's producers weave back and forth between characters, splicing in interviews and the characters' commentary to build narrative in each episode. But the story lines are unrecognizable from any show out there. They are about judging the integrity of new ice, setting trap lines, tracking caribou and wolves, the psychology of solitude, hunting animals, scarcity, the change of seasons, and the nature of change itself. We meet Heimo and Edna Korth, a tender couple who raised four daughters in refuge, as they begin their 40th year living in a one-room cabin and hunting and gathering food. We follow Ray Lewis, tall, mustachioed and in possession of a quietly philosophical nature, trapping beaver to help his family through the winter. And we meet Bob Harte, the oldest of the group at 65, whose struggles with aging coincide with a string of misfortunes—an invading bear, a bush-plane crash–that threaten his cherished-isolation and freedom. These aren't the stable of freaks (Alaskan Bush People), hippies (The Legend of Mick Dodge), or adrenalin junkies (Running Wild with Bear Grylls) presented to us in wilderness shows by television networks attempting to grab viewers. These are people who have chosen lives of solitude so far from our own, so astonishingly different in their day-to-day concerns, that it will make you look anew at your trip to a grocery store or car ride down the freeway. The Last Alaskans immerses us in a world without roads or stores or media, and in the process reveals how far modern society has departed from a mode of existence directly dependent on nature.
Because this is a reality TV show there is still the predictable creative editing and sound design intended to build drama and tension into scenes and the infrequent flashbacks. But for the most part there's a remarkable amount of restraint. This might be because the risks of encountering winter bears or crashing a bush plane don't really need to be fabricated. They're real enough on their own. "It's easy to die up here," says Harte in Episode Two, "everything else is work." The exquisite visual aesthetic of The Last Alaskans is remarkable too. The episodes are full of long shots and slow-motion close-ups. The camera people, who spent five months filming, capture images of shadows on sandbars or pike thrashing in the air. There are stunning aerial shots and what's communicated is the starkness of the Arctic landscape, its incredible changes in light, and overwhelming quiet. More about this quiet: a few episodes in, I began to notice that nearly everybody seems to have some sort of vocal tic—a faint stutter, a halting cadence. This struck me as strange until it occurred to me that what all the characters have in common is they probably don't talk a lot. Whole scenes The Last Alaskans are frequently conducted in hushed whispers. Lewis describes how it takes several weeks for his ears to stop vibrating after returning to the refuge from "town."
One of the show's unforgettable scenes takes place in Episode Five, when Tyler Selden, a young man who came to the refuge six years ago with his wife, catches a lynx in a trap. When Selden reaches it, the animal is snared but not dead. The cat's back is arched, its teeth bared, it's almost shockingly wild and alive. Selden kills it by strangling it with a wire noose on the end of a birch pole. It's almost unbearable to watch but the camera never flinches. It's one of the most honest things I've seen on television at a time when nature shows abound but rely on anthropomorphizing (Meerkat Manor) or sensationalizing (World's Deadliest Animals). "It's just part of it. I mean, I just killed an animal, right?" says Selden after. "A lot of people would feel bad about that…it's a heavy thing to do. It's not something I enjoy." The show repeatedly returns to this subject as if challenging our distaste as well as our hypocrisy. And we get the benefit of hearing the moral logic of individuals who have chosen to make explicit their dependence on animals for survival by killing them with their own hands. "It's not the pursuing or the killing of the game that makes me happy," says Lewis in Episode One. "It just gives you a perspective how everything is connected together. You have to study the terrain, the country, you really have to study the habits of the animals, you get to the point where, you know, you're a part of it."
I think the real reason I fell so hard for this show is it made me reconsider a long-held assumption that television about nature mediates our experience of the real thing to great detriment. The Last Alaskans is still a mediated experience but it gets a lot right that other nature shows barely attempt. Rather than distort or degrade a natural landscape by packaging it to fit into human dramas, The Last Alaskans is all about showing humans trying to fit themselves into a landscape impossibly bigger than them. The thoughtfulness and skill required to survive in the refuge is truly impacting to watch, you start feeling grateful that these folks let you in for a little bit.
The fact that these are indeed some of the very few remaining individuals who will live in this place is powerful. It reminded me that while delineating wilderness from civilization and protecting it from its impacts is good conservation, much is also lost when the vital relationships between people and wilderness are severed. "I hope this life doesn't go extinct,' says Bob Harte in Episode Eight. In James Campbell's' book about Heimo Korth, The Final Frontiersman, he writes: "The Arctic is a wilderness, but it has been inhabited for perhaps as long as 10,000 years by descendants of those who crossed the Bering Land Bridge. Modern definitions of wilderness won't allow for the presence of people, however; in fact, they demand their absence."


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Tons of traffic can be a bad thing. Very bad. One of my favorite billboards of all time, strategically placed outside the Fort Pitt Tunnels in Pittsburgh showed a closeup image of the iconic Heinz Ketchup bottle with a caption underneath that read, "Unfortunately, ths is not the only bottleneck Pittsburgh is famous for". Great advertising-acknowledging an irritating problem and at the same time, celebrating one of Pittsburgh's most beloved brands. I was still annoyed, however, having to sit in traffic for an extra twenty-five minutes (albeit a great ad had me entertained).
Tons of traffic can also be a good thing in my world. Very good. Online marketers, search engine optimizers and Google Analytics (not to mention business owners) love website traffic. In your Google Analytics reports, you'll see some of the same entries come up again and again in your data tables. Where are your website visitors coming from? What should you do with the information? Here are a few "Traffic Sources" terms defined.
- Direct-Visitors who visited the site by typing the URL directly into their browser. Pretty self-explanatory, right? Hold on. 'Direct' can also refer to the visitors who clicked on the links from their own bookmarks/favorites, untagged links within emails, or links from documents that don't include tracking variables (such as a link within a PDF file or a Word document). There are a variety of other "direct sources" but these are a few examples. Google Analytics sometimes terms "unknowns" as "direct" so be aware of this when reading these numbers.
- Referral-Visitors referred by links on another website. Referral traffic is Google's method of reporting visits that came to your site from sources outside of its search engine. When someone clicks on a hyperlink to go to a new page on a different website, Analytics tracks the click as a referral visit to the second site. For example, if you click on the Fina Promos link here, you will be considered part of referral traffic, since this link connects you to a different website and it was found by you outside of Google search.
- Organic-Visitors referred by an unpaid search engine listing, e.g. Google.com search. This is my favorite traffic source. The traffic that comes from organic sources is extremely important. Three immediate benefits include trust and credibility, inbound marketing and high ranking in search engines.
Once you have learned from your Google Analytics Reporting where your traffic is coming from, you can begin to make intelligent decisions for your website. For example, If your bounce rate is high (the percentage of a single page visit without exploring your site further) that could be an indicator that site entrance pages are not relevant to your visitors, or that your CTA (call to action) is not prominent. Possibly you are not giving your reader a reason to explore your site or landing page further.
Bounce rate of a website has nothing to do with "Time spent on a webpage/website" (a misconception common about marketers and webmasters.) Bounce rate speaks to the quality of traffic to your site and/or landing pages. Bounce rate can be a powerful metric for measuring the defined goals of your page or site.
Tons of traffic can be a good thing. Very good. Be sure your website traffc sources get your readers where they want to go.


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Dear All
I'm an old programmer >> I've been programming using VB >>> I used to write code manually using normal modeling such as flowcharts and pseudo codes >>> So, using code generators is new to me
After Google search I found that the best code generator for me to work on is CodeSmith Code Generator because it can be attached with VS.Net and generates VB Code
I need to make a phd research to create testing tool for this vb code generator and I'm lost a little bit.
Tasks Achieved :
1- Downloading CodeSmith Code generator and trying to understand how it works from their official website CodeSmith
2- Trying to read some articles and papers about testing code generators such as :
Testing Code Generator By P.Sampath
Code Generator Testing in Practice Paper
I hope that somebody guides me in the following :
1- Did I choose the best code generator for my skills (VB.Net , VS.Net)?
2- Do you suggest any references that I can read about testing code generators ?
3- Do you suggest anything else to do to start my research ?
After All , I hope that you convince Dr. Andy Carpenter to accept supervising my research :) :) >>> he is a member in this group >>> just kidding :)
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Points leagues come in all shapes and sizes, but the core principles remain the same. You need to target playing time and upside. While many formats subtract for negative outcomes, we focus on the basic points scoring system. You can input your league's unique scoring system into our Custom Draft Guide for your own tiered draft list. We assume a standard 12-team, one-catcher format with one point for each total base, run scored, RBI, and stolen base. In part two, we will discuss pitching tiers.
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Old Homestead/
This old homestead is located on Hwy 247 just a short distance north of Lucerne Valley. I had just tracked down the King Clone Creosote and was on my way to Barstow when I spotted someone taking pictures of several abandoned buildings on the opposite side of the road. This place called to me and I had to stop to take some pictures. Something draws me to these places and I often wonder what stories the old places could tell.
After taking a few shots of the homestead and deploying a Munzee near the fence, I drove across the street to what looks like it might have been a farm or dairy ranch. There were several old, dilapidated buildings along the road and fields stretched out behind the buildings. Part of the fun of exploring these abandoned places is trying to guess what they once were and imagining them back when they were originally built. After chasing away the other photographer, I had the place on Gobar Road all to myself to see what I could find.


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Earthquake Early Warning: Its not perfect but it still saves lives and reduces injuries
There are three factors that drive successful, large-scale deployments of EEWS:
- There needs to be a commitment from government to support the deployments and fund them.
- There needs to be a robust system of notification, including direct notification to critical businesses, such as energy and transport firms, and broadcast media and phone networks for mass notification.
- Perhaps most important, there needs to be an understanding by the public that there is no perfection when dealing with complex phenomena like earthquakes, so there may be some false warnings or undetected events. The expectation of perfection and the legal risks of lack of perfection can limit system deployments.
No EEW is perfect and totally reliable. However, millions of people around the world are now protected by EEW systems, and many lives have been saved because of them. Japan's EEW system has been functional for ten years, and even though there have been false alarms, it has proven to be a valuable tool in reducing loss of life and injuries. It is likely that in the future we will see such systems as ubiquitous in areas with seismic risk, and we will all be safer.


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"Get involved!" We hear that all the time, but with today's social, more like 'unsocial' media, people generally stay to themselves. "Let someone else get involved"; "I don't have time"; "I don't know how" are a few of the many excuses we give ourselves. It's easier to cheer on those making an impact than to take the time and effort to do something yourself. I hate to admit it but I was one of those people. Getting involved always sounded good and being a part of change felt like the right thing to do, but only intending to get involved is as far as I ever got. Now that I am a parent, I want more than anything for my kids to be a part of something. I try not to steer them only to the things I feel are important, but to steer them in a direction for a better tomorrow, whatever direction that takes them.
Before coming on board at Mobile Baykeeper I was well aware of the 'typical' environmental issues. Litter, recycling and of course that unforgettable BP oil spill. I thought I was doing my part. I wasn't one to throw trash on the ground, I tried my best to not use those awful plastic grocery bags and as far as the oil spill, yes, I supported the efforts along side hundreds of others at the Jimmy Buffet concert (major sarcasm). But in truth, there was so much more going on around me that I missed out on that I don't want my kids to miss out on. Working at Mobile Baykeeper has opened my eyes to a lot of things we do as citizens that harm our environment, but it has also shown me how much a citizen can do to turn that around. From the big issues that we stand behind in Mobile's City Council meetings, to the smaller issues that we tackle in our own backyards, there is a level of commitment we can all make.
Living by the water all of my life I have had my share of seafood and spent many summers riding waves and building sandcastles at the beach and I want my kids to enjoy the same. Don't we all? My job at Mobile Baykeeper has allowed me to be a part of bringing awareness to communities so they too can begin to see how much volunteering can make a difference.
Statistics show that people who volunteer have a more fulfilling life. Families that volunteer together develop a tighter bond and their children will most likely go on to volunteer as an adult. Putting down our cell phones, getting outside and volunteering has definitely brought my family together and it is my hope that my kids will continue volunteering well into their adult years, and who doesn't want to pass down the love of giving back to their children?
Whether it is time, money or service, giving back makes us better people. Giving back, getting involved, & making a difference, these are all broad terms that really mean the same thing. Finding the level of giving back is the key. That's what I love about Mobile Baykeeper. There are many levels of involvement and I've learned to break it down into 3 easy steps:
- Start Local – Look in your own backyard. Get involved with a local organization that deals with an issue that interest you. You can find out more on Mobile Baykeeper here
- Get Informed – Sign up to receive information and updates on what is going on in the community and ways you can help. Get our e-newsletter here
- Pass It On – What better way to learn than to teach! Sign up for a workshop or training to learn about the issues that you can take out into your community or neighborhood. See our workshops here
My role at Mobile Baykeeper as Membership & Volunteer Coordinator has allowed me to really get to know our members & volunteers. I would love to meet you and hear your story. If you are working on improving your community or you see others making an impact, I invite you to take photos or comment with the hashtag #MBKimpact. If you want to join us in our mission for clean water, clean air & healthy communities check out our website. Now get out there and make an impact! I look forward to hearing from you!
- Holly Dayton
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For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16 KJV)
Body of Christ,
As we are in a time of self-examination and reflection on the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we should be comforted in knowing that God loves each of us very much. Scripture states that whosoever believes in the Son of God, who is Jesus, shall not perish. To believe is more than having an intellectual agreement that Jesus is the Son of God. To believe means to place our trust and confidence in Jesus; for He is the only one who can save us from the wages of sin which is death. To believe is placing Jesus in charge of our personal desires and eternal destiny. Believing is to trust God's Word as being true and reliable. As we believe and apply God's Word to our lives, we will find that we will no longer copy the behavior and customs of this world. But rather, yield to God for Him to transform us by changing the way we think. As we change the way we think, we will learn to know God's will for our lives which is good, pleasing and perfect.
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A new phone which is said to be the next gen HTC Butterfly is on the works. The speculation was based on a leaked OTA data that was intercepted by GSM Insider. The information can be seen in the photo above.
The HTC Butterfly was known to have carried the codename "HTC DLX" prior to its release. But during the OTA test of the HTC Butterfly 920D, a new code was found bearing the name "HTC DLXPLUS".
Based on the news source, the new code is an indication that the next generation HTC Butterfly is coming up. The report added that there were at least three codes that pointed to three models of the upcoming smartphone from the Taiwan-based company.
If you look at the photo again, you will find the red rectangular box bearing the codes "dlxp_u" and "P06822000". The first code is the name of the device, which is DLXPLUS_U. The next code with the numbers in it is actually its part number which operates on the WCDMA and GSM networks.
The second device (no longer shown on the picture) is the DLXPLUS_UL carrying the code "dlxp_ul" with part number p068200 that has LTE functions. The third is DLXPLUS_WL with the code "dlxp_wl". It has the part number p068100 and it runs on the CDMA2000 network.
According to the China-based source, the DLXPLUS_U and DLXPLUS_UL will be global and LTE versions of the new smartphone. The other is likely to be made exclusively for the Verizon network and it will be the next Droid DNA version for the carrier.
The KDDI Corp. in Japan will also get a sequel to its very own HTC J Butterfly. The report based its claim on a code that they allegedly spotted with a name "dlxplus_J" or the DLXPLUS_WLJ.
Ben Ho, the HTC marketing chief, leaked an information last month that the company is planning to introduce a successor to the HTC J Butterfly. The decision follows the high demand of their product in the Japanese market he said in the website of Focus Taiwan.
Ho did not reveal a date for the successor of Japan's own HTC Butterfly though in his interview last month. But looking at the latest developments which were leaked by our source in China, it might not be long until next gen HTC Butterfly will roll out in the market.
Source: GSM Insider and Focus Taiwan


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The Mexican film The Last Cristeros / Los ultimos cristeros (pictured) by Matías Meyer won the Grand Prix award for best feature film at 17th edition of the Split Film Festival that took place September 15-22 at the Adriatic coast of Croatia.
The final days of a band of 1930s Christian rebels in the central Mexican wilderness are depicted with majestic stoicism in Matías Meyer's elegant ode to independence. Although the project is the product of considerable research as well as an adaptation of Antonio Estrada's acclaimed novel Rescoldo, The Last Christeros, the film is free of factoidal narrative, and has been de-dramatized to convey the experience of being a guerrilla fighter. Perhaps perversely to some, with the action here largely consisting of what happens between the battles, The Last Christeros encourages an artistic choice that emphasizes the deeper spiritual core of these guerrilla fighters (their journey through the mountainous desert recalling that of biblical figures like the Three Kings), with the existential quests that define Meyer's two previous film (Wadley, The Cramp).
The Colombian film Chocó by Jhonny Hendrix Hinestroza was the only other Latin American film in competition at this Croatian film festival.


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Sarfaraz K. Niazi, Ph.D., is the Founding Executive Chairman of Adello Biologics, LLC (ABL, formerly Therapeutic Proteins International), a global developer and manufacturer of biosimilar biologics, one of the most prominent new categories of life-altering drugs. The ABL manufactures biosimilars in Chicago, IL and Cashel, Ireland and develops products in Chicago and Piscataway, NJ.
As an entrepreneur, Niazi has raised hundreds of millions of dollars, and for these accomplishments, he received induction into Chicago Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.
Niazi is a pharmacist, who received his MS degree in biopharmaceutics from Washington State University (1971) and Ph.D. degree (1974) from the University of Illinois, where he began his career teaching pharmacy (1972-1988) and received tenure at the age of 27. He trained dozens of graduate students, published a vast volume of refereed research articles, managed research grants, wrote the first textbook on clinical pharmacokinetics, formulated many pharmaceutical products, developed mathematical and statistical models in pharmacokinetics, and taught FDA inspectors. In 2015, Niazi became honored as the Alumnus of the Year by the University of Illinois.
In 1988, Niazi left his teaching position, but not teaching, and joined Abbott International, where he established a new line of consumer and generic products and introduced many novel manufacturing technologies to reduce the COGS substantially. He became a tenured Volwiler Fellow at Abbott.
In 1995, Niazi established his consulting company. He managed FDA and EMA submissions and approval of both chemical and biological drugs; Niazi coordinated the development and commercial launch of cytokines, monoclonal antibodies, and insulin, managing budgets of hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide, on behalf of his clients. Niazi also coordinated regulatory filing of alternative medicines, a new category of drugs at the FDA. He continues to provide consulting to many regulatory agencies worldwide. He had also served in the development of the US legislature, Affordable Care Act, more particularly the BPCIA.
In 2003, Niazi established ABL with vision to make lifesaving biological drugs affordable. Realizing that starting a biological development and manufacturing operation requires hundreds of millions of dollars, a resource that he did not have, he went on to reinvent the bioprocessing technology platform from the ground up. His technology earned scores of patents for his inventions, making him the largest single owner of bioprocessing technology patents in the world. The bioprocessing technology created by Niazi significantly reduces capital investment and operational cost with potential of improving quality. His inventions are widely recognized globally. ABL utilizes some of Niazi's technology to manufacture cost-competitive biosimilar drugs.
He is widely renowned for his technical expertise and passion to reduce cost to patients in world press; the Forbes Magazine lists him as the most interesting man in the world for his efforts in making high-cost drugs affordable across the globe; other recent mentions of Niazi include The Chicago Tribune, Crain's Business, The Express, and Diagnostico Brazil,
With over 50 ISBNs under his name, Niazi has authored many landmark books: the first textbook in the field of clinical pharmacokinetics that remains a primary teaching tool for 40 years, the longest running edition of any book in the pharmaceutical sciences; a 6-volume series of pharmaceutical manufacturing formulations, the largest such book ever published on the topic; the first book on biosimilars; the most comprehensive book on bioequivalence testing; a handbook of pre-formulation; online filing of patents; a textbook on bioprocessing; a number of consumer books, and translations of Urdu and Persian poetry into English, among many others.
He currently serves as an ad hoc faculty at the University of Houston, Texas, HEJ Research Institute, Karachi, and National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. He has also served as a Foreign Professor at the HEJ Research Institute, Karachi. He serves on the editorial board of the journal MOJ Proteomics & Bioinformatics (MOJPB) and starting 2017, as Chief Editor of International Journal of Biosimilars. He also serves as Member of National Advisory Board of the College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois. He is a Fellow of the Pakistan Academy of Medical Sciences, Fellow National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry and Institute of Biology. He served as a TOKTEN Fellow to India (Transfer of Knowledge Through Expatriate Nationals ( UNDP, 1983-84). In 2013, he received the one of the highest civilian awards, Star of Distinction in Engineering, from the Pakistani President. He has hosted a radio show at Voice of America (US State Department) on a weekly basis for more than 5 years with audience into billions. He is an avid musician (guitar), a street photographer and a marathoner.
Niazi lives with his family in Chicago.


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Art by Overseas Chinese Female Artists on Display at He Xiangning Art Museum
It brings together the latest works of 17 overseas Chinese female artists. The exhibition will remain on view through March 8, 2015.
Taipei Fine Arts Museum presents "Molyneux" showcasing the project by Taipei Arts Award winner Chou Yu-Cheng
Through compilation and representation, Chou exhibits another level of Geoff Molyneux, and at the same time, the exhibition triggers and explores contemporary questions such as copyright...
CAFA Lecture Kukla: Phenomenology of Attention – Contemporary Art in Central Europe
He leads the Debrecen Art Museum which is not only an important museum of contemporary art in Hungary, but also an important experimental base for contemporary art in central Europe.
Friendly Shaking Hand with the Invisible Hand: on the Second CAFAM Biennale
The Second CAFAM Biennale discusses a more in-depth issue, I prefer to consider "the invisible hand" as an "institution", and the exhibition is very clear that the contemporary art outside the institution searches for a suitable position for curating inside the institution...
CAFA Lecture Adriaan Dönszelmann: Art Management of the Museum
Adriaann Dönszelmann initially introduced the basic concept of the Van Gogh Museum, which was founded in 1973, and its task was to show the works by Van Gogh and the artists of the time.
Rubens, Van Dyck and the Flemish School of Painting: Masterpieces from the Collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein Debuts in China
"Rubens, Van Dyck and the Flemish School of Painting: Masterpieces from the Collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein" opens to the public at the China Art Palace Museum in Shanghai on March 12 through to June 2, 2014. The Flemish school of painting is an important art genre in the Baroque period of Western art...
CAFAM Biennale Lecture Four – Pi Li: Curating, Collection, and Collection Strategies
The content of the lecture is mainly on the collections and curating strategies of M+ Museum. The museum is still in the preparation stage, mainly engaging in the collection, human resources, and the construction of the audience.
Image Memory: Collections Photographs Exhibition of Hubei Museum of Art
The Hubei Museum of Art carefully selects 110 photographic works from its collections, on the theme of "image memory", showcasing the unique pictures of life in China in different periods over the last century.
Zhejiang Art Museum Launches "Bright World – Dunhuang Art Exhibition"
It is divided into five sections including "Pearl of the Silk Road", "Solemn Buddha Palace", "Windy and Rainy History", "Discovery of Scripture-Storing Cave", "Zhejiang Scholars of Dunhuang Study Research Achievements"...
A Tribute to Hengshan: a Special Exhibition of Wu School Artists Series
21 museums from mainland China and abroad had contributed their collections to this special exhibition. The exhibition will remain on display until February 26, 2014.
Series of Academic Activities for Celebrating 95th Anniversary of the Establishment of CAFA
As an important part of the series of academic activities for celebrating the 95th anniversary of the establishment of CAFA, "Exhibition for the History of CAFA" officially opened on the Alumni Homecoming Day.
Big Hours: Small Hours – Project Space Exhibition of CAFA Art Museum in Its Eighth Round
In facing the accustomed "clock hours" which reflect the "hour" and "objective and scientific", these young artists try to explore more dimensions...


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Hey All,
Episode 18 is now up and going on YouTube and embedded in the website and above.
Many of the comments we get on YouTube are that we don't show too much about us personally so this episode we tried to give you a little insight into how we are on board ROAM.
Have a watch and we hope you enjoy!!
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Now is the perfect time to plan a family vacation or group field trip to see the iconic, ADMISSION FREE monuments and memorials of the U.S. capital.
With so much history packed into one city, it's important to be strategic with your time. Here are my top tips to help you get the most out of your D.C. visit!
Don't Forget about the Basics!
When you visit Washington D.C., the National Mall and all of its monuments are a must see. But keep in mind that many of D.C.'s sites are located in "food deserts." Be sure to pack snacks and water for your excursions!
You can also plan your Monument sightseeing route so that you are closer to restaurants when you're ready for lunch. Two of my favorite walking routes are:
- Tidal Basin– MLK, Jr Memorial to FDR Memorial to Jefferson Memorial.
- Reflecting Pool– Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Lincoln Memorial (don't miss the museum below the steps!) to Korean War Veterans Memorial to WWII Memorial to Washington Monument.
To cut down on walking, jump on the D.C. Circulator for $1. Either way, comfortable shoes are a must!
Plan Museum Visits in Advance, and Include Outdoor Breaks
The Smithsonian Institution has 13 museums around or near the National Mall. They are all FREE, but a common mistake is to try to see everything in every museum. Be selective, so you can savor the destinations you choose to visit. I recommend the Smithsonian website to help pick which museums and exhibits most interest you.
My ideal day of museum hopping:
- Start at the American History Museum, visiting Julia Child's Kitchenand the America on the Move exhibit (awesome classic cars!), plus check out the original Star Spangled Banner.
- From there, walk to the National Gallery Sculpture Garden; it has amazing pieces and a beautiful fountain, a great place to relax and people-watch.
- Then, walk into the Penn Quarter neighborhood for lots of delicious food choices. I love China Chilcanofor a sit-down meal, but there are also many great quick-service options like &Pizza, District Tacoand Merzi.
- Finally, visit the American Art Museumand National Portrait Gallery. These smaller museums are connected and have lovely collections.
Between your museum visits, spend some time outside. The fresh air makes a huge difference in your stamina!
One great way to spend an afternoon outside is by Boating in D.C. The Key Bridge Boathouse, conveniently located near Georgetown, offers affordable kayak and stand-up paddle rentals starting in April.
Venture "Off-Mall" If You Have Time
Union Market (closed on Mondays), located in northeast D.C., has a variety of cool food stalls. Also located in the market is Salt and Sundry, which sells beautiful home goods and unique gifts.
Lastly, we have a new baby panda (Bei Bei) at The National Zoo. He joins a two-year-old sister, Bao Bao, so a visit to the Panda House is a must. Admission is free!
Where to Stay:
Check out all of the Hilton hotel options in the DMV region, here.
This article was originally published by Hilton Suggests.


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On Saturday, October 18, 2014, Banning Bouldin, Artistic Director of New Dialect Contemporary Dance Company, received the Margaret Martin Award presented by Marcus Hayes, awards chair for the Tennessee Association of Dance. The Margaret Martin Award recognizes individuals or corporations who make long term, consistently outstanding contributions that further the public image and accessibility of dance in Tennessee. A native of Nashville, TN, Banning has returned to her home city with a commitment to introduce diverse modern movement vocabularies and a desire to collaborate with multiple artists and art forms in the Nashville community.
The Tennessee Association of Dance (TAD) is a statewide network of organizations and individual dedicated to artistic excellence and committed to ensuring that dance is a vital and respected part of life for all Tennesseans. TAD provides services that support communication, fellowship, advocacy, leadership, and education for a broad-based dance constituency.
For more information about the Tennessee Association of Dance programs including the Dance Advocate Award, please visit www.tenneesseedance.org


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We have a reductive group $G/\mathbb{Q}$ and a representation space $V$ of this group.
Let $K$ be an open subgroup of $G(\mathbb{A}_{\mathbb{Q}})$ (where $\mathbb{A}_{\mathbb{Q}}$ are adeles of $\mathbb{Q}$) with some nice properties that wont concern us.
Define the space of "algebraic modular forms":
$\{f: G(\mathbb{A}_{\mathbb{Q}})\rightarrow V\,|\,f(gk) = f(g) \text{ for all } k\in K, g\in G(\mathbb{A}_{\mathbb{Q}}) \text{ and } f(\gamma g) = \gamma f(g) \text{ for all } \gamma\in G(\mathbb{Q})\}$
Now assume that $G(\mathbb{Q}) \backslash G(\mathbb{A}_{\mathbb{Q}})/K$ is finite, with reps $z_1, z_2, ..., z_h\in G(\mathbb{A}_{\mathbb{Q}})$.
The paper I am reading claims that you determine an algebraic modular form $f$ as soon as you specify the values $f(z_1), f(z_2), ..., f(z_m)\in V$.
I can't see why though.
Suppose $g\in G(\mathbb{A}_{\mathbb{Q}})$. Then $g = \gamma z_i k$ tells us that $f(g) = \gamma f(z_i)$.
Surely we have a dependence on $\gamma$ too? I hope I haven't missed anything simple.


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Marc Anthony and his model wife have split after two years of marriage.
Marc and Shannon De Lima reportedly separated some weeks ago, but the news comes the day after the singer and his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez hit the headlines by sharing a lip lock at the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night (17Nov16).
J.Lo performed with her ex and presented him with the Person of the Year Award at the ceremony in Las Vegas, before they briefly embraced and kissed, sending the crowd wild.
However, Lopez's longtime manager, Benny Medina, insists the couple is "not back together", despite reports suggesting the onstage kiss was a sign the exes are far more than just friends.
According to TMZ, Shannon and Marc were last seen together publicly at his Madison Square Garden concert in August (16), when Lopez performed a duet with Anthony.
The former couple has since reunited in the studio to work on a new Spanish-language album.
Lopez has been single since splitting from on-off boyfriend Casper Smart earlier this year (16).
Marc wed Venezuelan model De Lima at his residence in the luxury Casa de Campo beachside golf resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic almost exactly two years ago (11Nov14). The couple became engaged the previous March (14), after dating on and off for two years. The romance began about five months after the singer split from J.Lo.
It's the salsa star's third failed marriage - he was previously wed to beauty queen Dayanara Torres and finalized his divorce from Jennifer Lopez in 2014.


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So another year down and yet another yearly round-up of 'Top Ten images of 2017'. Yes I know every monkey with an iPhone in the last 24 hours has shoved these 'best of' posts down your throat and yes I know that we all feel obliged to 'like' them so I apologise for yet another one.
For me though, I do genuinely do this list for myself in the hope that I may glean some knowledge from the results. There's no short-cut to it either on FB I'm afraid because you have to manually select them yourself but I t think it's worth doing if you have some similar data to look at.
Why bother?
Well I think that us as image creators have to admit one thing; If we're posting on social media then it's because we value an 'audience'. Without getting to existential about this, I personally believe art doesn't exist without an audience, so to understand your art you should at least consider who your audience is and what they like. Remember your clients were all your audience before becoming a client.
Is Facebook still a relevant platform to display work?
This was and still is a big concern of mine. We are becoming culturally conditioned to 'drive-by' like the occasional post we see. The newer generation wants to be anywhere BUT where their parents are hanging out so as we still use FB, they're obviously flocking to Instagram. I use Instagram (occasionally) but I don't enjoy it. I can't get a meaningful discussion going with you guys there like I can on FB, nor can I write posts like this, it's simply not built or designed for it.
Surely Instagram is where the audience is though right?
Well yes… and no. Let me share some numbers with you; my Instagram following has grown by about 8000 in 2017. Conversely my FB following grew by about 4000 in 2017 compared to about a 7000 growth increase in 2016. This is conclusive proof to me that the FB growth is slowing down dramatically compared to a huge and ravenous growth on Instagram.
But it's the 'wrong' growth I'm afraid. Sure I get 10-15 message requests from models a day to shoot but that's not my business model at the moment. In contrast, I very rarely get FB model request yet I often get commercial businesses and potential clients reaching out consistently on FB.
So I'll let you guys decide where you want to focus your attention but for me, I'll be continuing to focus on my interactive and client friendly FB page.
Do image 'likes' matter?
I was genuinely surprised if I'm honest, I really thought that image 'likes' had dropped off. Thankfully the contrary turned out to be true. In 2016, not a single top-ten image crept into the 400+ zone whereas 2017 saw all of the top 5 scooping that accolade and even into the highly coveted 500+ realm!
You may not immediately understand the relevance of this but let me also say that in 2015 and 2016, I saw hardly any uplift in individual image 'likes' whatsoever. Check both the 2015 and 2016 top-ten images below to see what I mean. This actually tells me that although new member growth is down by half this year, engagement and interaction is up massively year on year compared to previous years! This is great news to me and maybe the 'like/love/wow' system that FB introduced in recent times has encouraged people to interact more but some of my images even saw a staggering 25,000 person reach! There's no denying that figure exists, we just have to make the right content to achieve it.
What about your snaps 'tho?
So finally we can now take a quick look at the top ten shots of 2107 :D
Like I said a moment ago, what a huge uplift in image interactions this year. The top three all getting 500+ and the top five all getting 400+.
From a personal creative standpoint I tried to push my style in different directions last year. Sure it's just another gel shoot-out but I was very adamant about trying some softer pastel looks and I was over the moon to see how well they were received b you guys especially as the pastel shots got three in the top ten including the number one spot.
Either my location work wasn't as strong last year or my studio shots are simply just preferred, we had none in this list surprisingly. I'd like to do more this year but I personally love the challenge of location gels.
Of course I love working with all the models I have the good fortune to photograph but all of them here are simply exceptional without question. In fact Aly Sky gets the entire podium to herself this year and Maria Amanda also manages to equal her with three images in the top ten too, not to mention Lady Lauren competing with herself with a tied 9th spot. I can highly recommend any of these ladies and I guarantee you wont be disappointed by the results if you are lucky enough to work with them in 2018.
Thank you
So there we have it, JHP 2017 in numbers. Thank you to the one brave soul that will probably read this far down and to you I ask 'will you be focusing on Instagram or FB in 2018?'
Thanks as always to all the teams I worked with last year, you're all fantastic :D But more importantly thank you to you guys, you're the ones continuously interacting and engaging so seriously, thank you for that :)
This was YOUR favourite pictures of 2017, I'll be sharing my personal favourites next week so we'll see how different they are ;)
Have a great 2018 guys :D


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Nathans does offer a kosher selection and has opened restaurants that stictly serve a kosher menu. However, you may find it difficult to locate them in your area.
Kosher hot dogs are always properly labeled with "kosher" written in big letters on the front of the package.
It is not available or advertised on the Nathans hot dog website, but patrons have reported purchasing kosher versions of the famous brand. New York is one state where customers have been able to purchase Nathan's hot dogs. A few other places have been known to sell them, but the occurrence is so rare, the best way to find a package is to stay alert when shopping or put in a request to a local supermarket.
There are other hot dog brands that offer a kosher line besides Nathans:
- Hebrew National
- Shofar
- Empire National
- Best
- Aarons


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Male organ bumps can cause a partner to find the manhood unattractive. In some instances, these bumps may be the result of ingrown hairs, especially if a guy manscapes.
Male Organ Bumps Could Be Ingrown Hairs Male organ bumps can be caused by many different factors and, depending on what the root cause is, may signify something serious. Very often, however, male organ bumps are a sign of a relatively benign issue and don't mean a serious manhood health crisis is present. One reason for male organ bumps that may surprise men is simply ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs Ingrown hairs are hairs that get under the skin, become inflamed and create bumps. Most often ingrown hairs occur after a hair has been shaved or tweezed off. They are most frequently found in men with curly hair, as the curvature of the follicle makes it easier for it to grow back under the skin. When a razor cuts a curly hair, it creates a sharp ending; if the hair is cut at a point where it is curving inward, the sharp end is able to pierce the skin and grow inward. This is more likely to happen if the skin is being shaved while dry and if the skin is pulled tight while being shaved. Known medically as pseudofolliculitis barbae, ingrown hairs that cause male organ bumps are much more common among men who shave their midsection area. (They also occur more commonly on the face and can occur on the torso, arms or legs, if a man shaves any of those body parts as well.) With manscaping becoming more popular, the potential for more male organ bumps from ingrown hairs is increasing. Ingrown hairs can be recognized from the following symptoms. Remember, a man does not need to have all the symptoms to have an ingrown hair. Small, rounded bumps Small lesions that are filled with pus Skin darkening in the affected hyperpigmentation) Pain and itching Embedded hairs area (also known Complications www.man1health.com as In addition to the possibility of male organ bumps, ingrown hairs can cause other complications. Because the bumps tend to itch, scratching too much can lead to irritation and a possible bacterial infection. In some cases, scratching may also lead to small cuts in the skin. For people who are so inclined, these cuts may turn into keloids, scarring that occurs in a "raised" form that tends to spread out over a greater area than the cut itself. Prevention Men who manscape should take some precautions to help prevent ingrown hairs (and subsequent male organ bumps). These include: Be sure to wash the area with warm water before shaving. Find a gentle lubricating shaving cream (or gel); be sure it doesn't contain harsh chemicals which might irritate the sensitive skin. Only use a sharp razor, never a dull one. After each stroke of the razor, rinse it clean. Don't pull the skin too tight while shaving. Ingrown hairs often resolve on their own. However, if the bumps continue, or if they become infected, contact a doctor to determine the best way of treating them. Male organ bumps due to ingrown hairs are often accompanied by other male organ skin issues. Keep the member in better general health by regularly utilizing a first rate manhood health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Male organ skin needs to be moisturized, so select a crème that includes both a high-end emollient (Shea butter is very good) and a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E). In addition, enrich the skin by choosing a crème with a potent antioxidant like alpha lipoic acid. This will enable the skin to fight excess free radicals and thereby better avoid the heavy damage caused by oxidative stress. Keeping male organ skin strong and healthy can help keep the manhood strong and healthy. www.man1health.com
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