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As I sit here, it is 04:30am in the morning and I haven't slept a wink! My days are increasingly difficult with sleep that my body clock doesn't seem to fully compute the day from night. Dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis makes … Continue reading Process! Process! Process!
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When dreaming becomes an Epiphany…
During my teenage years, I went through a lot of pain and challenges that used to really inspire me to write music from that place. I used to draw a lot from that place and paint from that place. It gave me the sense of … Continue reading When dreaming becomes an Epiphany…
It's about time I blogged again. Pure prose. No pictures. Just talk.
I have been fighting the urge to write for over a year now. It's been a long time since I've been able to properly document my ideas and thoughts. I thought whatever I write it won't be enough.
There is always a critic waiting to criticise you and your performance without prior knowledge of your growth and process or of the way you think. There will always be the one person who will encourage you too but you freeze under the weight of self-unbelief. There is an inner mockery of voices tormenting your mind and the external pen poisoned messages eat through the pores of an aching soul. There is always the unspoken silent screams and the constructive voices that help you navigate your growth. And, the perpetual sounds of all these voices are directing your growth that the inner voice keeps silent or speaks that you can't even hear.
Well, today, I am tired. I am tired of these thoughts and voices. I am tired of feeling like I'm not enough even though the truth is I AM. I am ENOUGH. I'm tired of feeling like I have to do something to receive love. Or feeling that I'm only loved because I'm down or because I've done something good for someone so now they feel they ought to Love me yet view me as a burden overtime. Or loved out of obligation because "God says we should Love".
Yet when they love, they withdraw it over time. I hate the withdrawal. Especially of love. Excuses like "I'm busy" or "sorry I just can't" (Even though I'm most understanding of the circumstances). When the heart of another begins to withdraw and invest elsewhere leaving you wanting, wanting, wanting…
The Longing of Love. The validation of Love. The needing of Love. Now I start to look needy. Not a good look ey? Not enough. "Oh no you're not a burden!" They say. Hmmm. Well we'll see. I feel like a burden. I'm having to change my speech. Change me to be received and loved as enough. You withhold the secrets of your heart that you once shared regularly with me. We shift. We change. You withdraw. Withdraw. Withdraw. You lie "I'm just busy!" You wait for me to ask, ask, ask. And in my asking, though I receive, it's done out of a sense of obligation. I wear your ear out. Yes, I talk too much. That's me. Yes I chat nonsense. That's me. I'm border-lining heresy. Yet I walk in the Truth. That's me. My thoughts have gone crazy wild. That's me.
That's Wilderness me. That's not inner me. I am Love. I am Light. I am Goodness. In the right environment I thrive but this is part of building 'me'. The wilderness me is my building site me. It's my quarry. It's the war. It's the dessert. If you can't hack it out til the end, fall by the way side with the doubters and shakers. Leave the wilderness. I am not alone. Never Alone. Abba is with me. Always has been and always will be.
When He sees me, I am enough to him. I've always been enough. And from being enough, to making me more enough. Turning my enough to more than enough. Because He loves me as I am and bringing out who I am. I AM ENOUGH. There are others like me. I'm not alone in my wilderness or journey. They too, are enough. Enough. Enough. I accept. Please accept. We are ENOUGH.
As ever Keeping it Real, Peace!
The Elected Lady xx
Deconstructing Self- Condemnation (Reflection)
Hi guys,
How y'all doing? I'm in process on the road to recovery so I trust you've kept yourself amused in the meantime! 🙂 It's been a while and now is the time I feel I have something to share that has been marinating in my thoughts today.
Sometimes, when we're on the verge of breakthrough we often give up and while it's a cliche many know this to be a fact and have even given many motivational speeches on it. So I thought I'd share some of my inner musings, here are my thoughts…humor me a few moments:
One of the major reasons we often dont see or experience breakthrough in our lives or in our situations has often got anything to do with (well most of the time) the size of our bank account; the devil; our background; or even how hard or easy, or lazy we've worked, or even the advice or counsel we've listened to… These options are merely only partial contributions. Yup. I called the devil a partial contribution. Here's why…
One of the biggest reasons why we do not see, is because so often we're asleep inside. We're not awake to the potential that lays dormant within or lays untapped because we can't see it. Moreover, we disqualify ourselves before the jury can even say we're guilty or not. How? We do this by the way we condemn ourselves in the name of "humility" and "killing the flesh" and "break down your pride!" (which by the way is false and its a form of pride in itself – There is no glory in self-condemnation as it still elevates self where negatively or positively).
We often cancel out our breakthrough by what we speak over our own selves, and consequently becomes slaves to our own perceptions which are already distorted and self-limiting and for that, the devil doesn't need a helping hand for we go do it all by our self. By this, we insult our true identities and our true Value that God has placed on the inside of us by adopting lies and lesser views of who we are out of fear that we are overstepping the mark…
We condemn ourselves over the tiniest mistake in our quest for perfection and find ourselves falling short of the unattainable mark, even when it is in our ability to do so. We even strive in excess to the detriment, of our soul which is left in shattered pieces…
Pieces. Pieces of your life that we'd rather hide and bury in shame and like Adam – carrying the "fig-leaf syndrome" of trying to fix it ourselves.
If we got rid of self-condemning words and lies and just got back to knowing who we really are in Jesus, and got to know our true potential and valued as loved treasure and a precious human being whether created or not, we would hear clearly that voice tell you "why are you condemning yourself? Do I condemn you?" and you can respond appropriately. This was what happened to me this evening. I heard these very words and found myself repenting and had to forgive myself whilst I sought forgiveness for thinking ill of me just because I dialed the number of a guy I wanted to speak to who was going through stuff, whilst I was going through the Mill of recovery myself in tandem.
You see, the reality is Self-condemnation is not cool. It is destructive. No matter how glamorous it is dressed, it is fake and it destroys our confidence in not just ourselves, but in the One who Created us for GLORY, LOVE and Good Works. By deconstructing its ability to work in our lives by recognising how condemnation speaks, then we can stop it at the door before it can even gain entry and begin to unlock our keys to our breakthrough. Breakthrough is on the way no matter how small. Elijah just need a fist of cloud. How much more you?
Thanks for taking the time to read. As ever, Keeping it real…
The Elected Lady,
Peace xx
40 days of Thanksgiving
Hey guys,
For the past 27 days I've been declaring things I am thankful for and
looking for something everyday to be grateful for. And I decided that for all those who don't quite get all this thanksgiving I'm giving, here's a quick brief overview.
Usually everyday, we all have something to complain about. There's always something going wrong and if its not our life, its the weather or its the government or etc. And I realised that with some of the challenges that I'm currently facing that if I kept this ever growing cycle of complaining or moaning and grumbling (even though I have the right to) that I would become more miserable and the energy I release will be half the output I receive and it will kill the strength for me to pull through.
So I've known that the key usually to breakthrough is by thanksgiving, and seeing that this is the season of Thanksgiving (for mainly The United States of America) I felt it right that I should start a 14day challenge of saying thank you. But, as I continued with this challenge, I grew so use to it and it's slowly but surely been changing my attitude towards each day! Although, it was hard at first! As a result of this realisation, I decided to increase it to 40-days and noticed that one of my favourite musicians and worship leaders from IHOP aka Jaye Thomas was doing the same thing and it provoked me to join in the battle for a WAR ON GRUMBLING.
You see the goal is to cultivate a culture of "Thanksgiving" which we've apparently seemed to have lost in this 'god-forsaken' world we live in currently. If we cultivate such a culture, imagine what it would be like…! Imagine the shift and transformation. The was I see it is as I commented on my friend's comment on Facebook saying, " jump on the band wagon. the more we get cultivating a culture of thanksgiving, the better [wecreate] the atmosphere [we live in], and the likely hood for us seeing greater miracles and experiencing personal transformation!"
So Why not join in on this war on grumbling? At least if it doesn't change anything else, it will certainly change your attitude and your outlook on life Pain or Not! Thanks for taking the time to read! Peace! xx #warongrumbling
Keeping it Real,
The Elected Lady xx
Fathers, Fathers, Fathers….
Hi guys! Today I want to talk about Fathers. I know…too late considering British Father's days ended on Sunday. To be honest, I didn't write that day as I had a lot to think about which has led me to write today… As you can … Continue reading Fathers, Fathers, Fathers….
Yikes! I Lost my Passport!!
Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation where you have only a few days to prepare yourself and you find that the most essential thing you need is missing? Well that was me this week. Well… at least for the past 24 hours. … Continue reading Yikes! I Lost my Passport!!


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Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs' started by michael.e, Dec 23, 2005.
It's your eyes, sir, that I question.
Haa!! You almost made me spill my cork sniffy cognac!!
I have heard my share of JTM 45's in my day, but.........
I am actually channeling ERIC
Eric, Vaughn......... Well he was this kid in my second grade class........
I dunno...........
I'm gonna keep on playing.
I dunno what Bad Bob does with these amps but,
I am inspired!
Sue's tolex work............. Pure art.............. Utterly stunning work. I am serious. Stunning. M.E.
Bob is a great guy and makes a fine amp for sure, glad to hear more noise about him and his amps. I had the priviledge to test drive his EL-34 Jester aka Ampzilla, and it is a beast of an amp. We did some sound clips an I know one of them is on his website. Mrs. Bob is badass with the tolex fo sho!!
I have the Reinhardt Jester HG (high gain), and it's a butt kickin' amp for sure. It does everything from Sam and Dave all the way up to Whitesnake.
The amps vital statistics are:
*50 watt, EL34's
*Tube rectified (GZ34)
*footsitchable gain from basic hotrodded Marshall to insane. It also has trim pots for each level of gain.
*Missus Reinhardt, (Sue) even made the head box in purple with gold string trim.
I love my new amp! I took it to band practice last week and smoked a boosted JCM 800, 50 watter. It was proudest moment of my guitar playing existance.
That is freakin' killer looking! Damn!
Holee Schnikee!!!!!
Pic's coming soon.............
Utterly gorgeous cleans!! I have yet to delve into the drive characteristics of this amp too deeply, but I am loving it thus far. M.E.
Mmmmm........I love orange popsickles!!
how does the reinhardt compare to a germino?
Glad you're enjoying the amp!
Are you playing it with your new avatar cab?
Hey Neil!
I absolutely LOVE the amp!
I just received a Mullard GZ-34 Recto tube and I placed a Telefunken aX7 in place of the ecc81 that was in the PI position. I have just ordered a pair of ribbed plate Tele's for the other preamp positions.
Regarding the Avatar Premium w/ Blues..............
Fedex lost track of my package. ARRGH!!!!!
They did call me this morning and told me that they located it in Sacramento. I will be seeing it on Thursday. Not bad since I was told to expect it on 12/23!
I am so pleased with the amp! Thank you again for selling it to me for such a fair price! It was a pleasure meeting you.
I will post a report when I get the cabinet.
I have a rehearsal tomorrow afternoon with my ambient project, I am looking forward to letting this amp breathe a bit! M.E.
So you're saying that this is a fantastic alternative to the normal Marshall?
Per the recent 'Why shouldn't I buy a Marshall RI?'
Looks like some of them are set up for different channels, and an added boost?


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90210 Recap – Wipe Out
On tonight's 90210 episode, "Best Lei'd Plans," West Bev High held about the 90,210th class party of the school year—and it is not even Christmas yet! This week we were treated to a good old-fashioned luau—complete with tiki torches, pork … Continue reading
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Modern Family Recap – Love me tender
None of the family stories intersected on tonight's episode, "Mother Tucker," but each one was strong and true to character for the respective families. If you want to stretch a theme, you could say that there were some touchy-feely circumstances … Continue reading
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Glee Recap – What the Furt?
I was wondering what "Furt" meant when I first saw the episode title in my DVR guide. I should have known it would refer to the now-brother duo of Finn plus Kurt along the same lines as "Puckleberry" (I guess … Continue reading
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How I Met Your Mother Recap – Thankful for Blitzgiving
Tonight I give thanks for "The Blitz, " a smorgasbord of pop culture references and a heaping helping of comedy. It was like someone made a special Thanksgiving sandwich with my favorite ingredients—How I Met Your Mother, LOST (with Hurley!) … Continue reading
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The Office Recap – WUPHF
I must admit that when I saw the description for tonight's episode on the DVR, I was skeptical. Let's face it, The Office has been extremely hit-and-miss lately, and I figured it would be asking too much to have two … Continue reading
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Modern Family Recap – Old MANny and Childish Behavior
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Glee Recap – Oh it's a jolly Holiday
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A rare giant size French carriage clock in an elaborate two tone gilt and silvered brass glazed case with fluted pillars, capitals and finials to all four corners.
The enamel dial with roman numerals is set within a profusely engraved mask. The high quality eight-day duration movement with hour and half hour strike and plunger on the case pediment to repeat the hours. The large silvered platform lever escapement with a temperature compensated balance wheel. Complete with the original travelling box.
Interestingly this has all the features which identity the clock as being made by Jacot – the inner ring to the Arabic chapter ring; the elaborate engraving on the back plate of hands together with the elaborate arrow pointing to the direction the pointers have to be turned and the Jacot's parrot trademark stamped on the back plate.
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Using our Stardream Antique Gold Pocket Fold and Spring Flowers Japanese Chiyogami as the centerpieces, you'll learn how to make a decorative and luxurious layered wedding invitation.
This invitation ensemble is not sold as a kit and some custom cutting is required. But if you want to make a unique invitation that's all your own, this is a project you might enjoy.
Watch the video and learn!
- Stardream Antique Gold 5 x 7 Pocket Card
- Spring Flowers 8 1/2 x 11 Chiyogami(cut to 4 7/8 x 6 7/8)
- Ecru 80lb Card Stock 8 1/2 x 11 (cut to 4 1/4 x 6 1/4)
- 5 x 7 Clear Vellum Overlay
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Step 1 – Cut Chiyogami Layers:
- Use a ruler and pencil to measure and mark for 2 Chiyogami layers 4 7/8″ wide by 6 7/8″ high.
- Use scissors or a paper cutter to cut 2 layers out of each 8 1/2 x 11 Chiyogami sheet.
Step 2 – Cut Ecru Invitation Cards:
- Use a ruler and pencil to measure and mark for 2 invitation cards 4 1/4″ wide by 6 1/4″ high.
- Use scissors or a paper cutter to cut 2 cards out of each 8 1/2 x 11 Ecru sheet.
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Download free printing instructions and follow the PDF to print your cards using your home computer and printer.
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Using the adhesive of your choice, first secure the Chiyogami layer to the pocket card, then secure the invitation card to the Chiyogami layer.
Step 5 – Attach Vellum Overlay Using Gold Spiral Clip.
For a different look, consider printing directly onto the Vellum Overlay rather than the Invitation Card.
Step 6 – Insert Response Items Into Pocket.
- Fold the Response Card along the score line and place it inside the Response Envelope.
- Place the response items inside the Pocket Card's pocket.
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Hemorrhoids, typically called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and rectum. Widespread symptoms of hemorrhoids can embody ache, itching, and rectal bleeding. They can develop inside or outdoors of the anus and rectum, known as inner and external hemorrhoids, respectively.
Hemorrhoids are an extremely frequent problem. An estimated seventy five % of People experience them at some point. Whereas they sometimes go away in just a few weeks on their own, they'll cause gentle to extreme discomfort. To make them more tolerable, you should utilize home remedies to deal with them.
1. Witch hazel
Witch hazel can scale back each itching and ache, two important signs of hemorrhoids. It is a pure anti-inflammatory, so it might additionally scale back swelling. Witch hazel may be purchased in liquid form and utilized on to the hemorrhoids. It can also be present in merchandise like anti-itch wipes and soaps.
2. Aloe vera
Aloe vera gel will be present in bought products at drugstores. It can be harvested straight from inside an aloe plant's leaves. Based on the Cleveland Clinic, aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties which might be known to be efficient at treating inflammatory skin conditions. Nevertheless, you must only use pure aloe vera gel on hemorrhoids. Some persons are allergic to aloe vera, particularly those that are allergic to garlic or onions. Examine for allergic response by rubbing a dime-sized amount onto your forearm. Wait 24 to 48 hours. If no response happens, it must be protected to use.
3. Heat bath with Epsom salt
Heat baths may also help soothe the irritation from hemorrhoids. You can use a sitz bath, which is a small plastic tub that fits over a toilet seat, or take a full-physique bathtub in your tub. In accordance Harvard Well being, taking a warm tub for 20 minutes after each bowel motion might be most effective. Adding Epsom salts to the tub can present further relief by reducing pain.
4. Over-the-counter ointments
Over-the-counter ointments and creams, like Preparation H, could be found in nearly every drug retailer and may offer speedy relief. Some may even scale back swelling and help your hemorrhoid to heal faster. If you use a cream with hydrocortisone, although, don't use it for more than per week at a time.
5. Wipes
Utilizing rest room paper after a bowel movement can aggravate current hemorrhoids. As an alternative, using wipes will help hold you clean without inflicting additional irritation. For an added enhance, you will discover wipes with soothing, anti-hemorrhoid elements like witch hazel or aloe vera. Be sure that the wipes you choose do not have alcohol, fragrance, or other irritants in them. These substances could aggravate signs instead of relieving them.
6. Chilly compresses
Apply ice packs or chilly compresses to the anus to alleviate swelling for 15 minutes at a time. For big, painful hemorrhoids, this may be an especially effective hemorrhoids cure. Always wrap ice inside a cloth or paper towel, and never apply one thing frozen directly to the skin.
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Based on the Nationwide Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Ailments, stool softeners or fiber dietary supplements like psyllium will help scale back constipation, make stool softer, and make it simpler to have fast, painless bowel movements. Many of these supplements, psyllium included, are available in types like powders, capsules, and liquids that you simply take orally between once and three times a day.
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IEEE Bombay Section in collaboration with the India Council is organising a day-and-a-half long 'Tutorial cum workshop on AI&ML' during August 10-11, 2018. This the second in the series, the first was held in Bengaluru last year. The local host and the venue for this edition is the CTIM Centre for Technology and Innovation Management, NITIE, Vihar Lake, Mumbai.The event is supported by the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) and Standards Association (SA).
AI is an attempt to make computers as smart, or even smarter than human beings. It's about giving computers human-like behaviors, thought processes, and reasoning abilities. Machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, natural language processing give machines power to make decisions. Machine learning is an AI technique concerned with learning insights from data and using them to make predictions about the world. Artificial neural network is a technique inspired by how our brain's neurons function. Deep learning, which is simply a set of methods for training multilayered artificial neural networks. Deep learning methods continue to dominate the field of machine learning and have wide range of applications such as self-driving cars, image processing, video analytics, healthcare data analytics etc
In this tutorial cum workshop, experts from Industry and Academia will give insights on AI, Machine learning and deep learning frameworks, algorithms and applications of ML and DL in different sectors and will also cover challenges and opportunities using these cutting edge technologies.
|August 10, 2018
|Welcome and Registration (ALB Foyer)
|Deep learning for computer vision (LH01)
Prof. Santosh Chapaneri, St. Francis Institute of Technology, Borivali
|AI and Handson on machine learning (LH02)
Dr. Shaunuk De, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
|High Tea (ALB Foyer)
|End of Tutorials
|August 11, 2018
|Workshop (ALB Auditorium)
|Enabling Digital Supply Chain: A System Perspective
Dr. Rahul Altekar, SAP India, Mumbai
|Tea/Coffee (ALB Foyer)
|AI in Defence Systems
Mr. R.Muralidharan & Mr. Sunil Chomal, Tata Power, Mumbai
|Learning analytics — Analytics in the domain of education
Dr. M. Sasikumar, Director, CDAC, Mumbai
|Lunch & Poster presentations (ALB Foyer)
|Applications of Cognitive Computing
Mr. Devesh Rajadhyax, Founder and CEO, Cere Labs Pvt. Ltd.
|A framework for Chatbot design for FinTech services
Mr. Vishal Vachhani, Chief Data Scientist, Recommender Labs
|Certificate distribution & Tea/Coffee (ALB Foyer)
|End of Workshop
Main topics to be covered:
List of speakers:
(a) Prof. Santosh Chapaneri, St. Francis Institute of Technology (Borivali): Click here for the profile.
Tutorial Topic: Deep learning for computer vision
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(b) Dr. Shaunuk De, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay: https://in.linkedin.com/in/shaunakde
Tutorial Topic: AI & Handson on machine learning. Click here for the details.
(c) Dr. Rahul Altekar, SAP India Subcontinent
Workshop Topic: Supply chain intelligence for shipping industry
(d) Mr. R.muralidharan & Mr. Sunil Chomal, Strategic Engineering Division, Tata Power, Mumbai: : Click here for the profile.
Workshop Topic: AI in Defence Systems
(e) Mr. Devesh Rajadhyax, Founder and CEO, Cere Labs Pvt. Ltd.: Click here for the profile.
Workshop Topic: Applications of Cognitive Computing
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(f) Dr. M. Sasikumar, Director at CDAC, Mumbai: Click here for the profile.
Workshop Topic: Learning analytics — Analytics in the domain of education
(g) Mr. Vishal Vachhani, Chief Data Scientist, Recommender Labs: http://in.linkedin.com/in/vishalvachhani
Workshop Topic: A framework for Chatbot design for FinTech services
Target audience:
Data scientists, Data analysts, Automation, Manufacturing, Finance and other Industry Application users, Faculties and Students and so on.
Registration fee:
IEEE Students Rs. 750/-
Non-IEEE Students Rs. 1000/-
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book of books – A Sentimental Education
It is a clever technique to set the characters of a story into a historical situation that can impact on them when required to stir some action and reflect their characteristics. Tolstoy does it brilliantly in War and Peace and there are scenes in Gustave Flaubert's book that remind you of how it is easy to get caught up in the crowd.
Central to A Sentimental Education is Frederic, an ambitious country lad who wants to succeed, who from the very outset falls in love with a married woman and his chase for her shapes his destiny. Flaubert also introduces a best friend from school who is slightly more successful in his studies and career but in his chase for fame and fortune opts for politics and in the end the two friends compare their failure in both approaches.
Plot summary
Frederic is studying in Paris when he comes across Madame Arnoux who he falls in love with and in order to come into her orbit starts to hand around with her husband who runs an art gallery and magazine. As Frederic extends into the artistic circle around Arnoux he tries to increase his links with Madame Arnoux but he is set back firstly by his own financial problems and then by hers as her husband's business ventures fail and they eventually have to leave Paris to escape their debts. Meanwhile the revolutionists are threatening to overthrow the monarchy and as he jostles for power Frederic gets involved with Arnoux's mistress, taking her as his own, and then sets out to seduce a bankers wife because of the feeling of success such a conquest would give him. But in the end he only really loves Madame Arnoux and although they meet again and discuss their love it never amounts to anything and she leaves to age in Brittany. Meanwhile Frederic's friends have had mixed fortunes with some doing well out of the revolution and others, including his best friend, failing to make the most of the changing conditions.
Is it well written?
The revolution, rise of friends and the chase to become successful are all seen through the eyes of Frederic the provincial and although you never quite feel an over whelming sympathy for him you do want him to find love. The fact that he never manages to secure it is perhaps because he was too sentimental but also a result of position in French society and the disadvantages of a provincial upbringing. The story develops and the ending is never certain and this deserves to be read by anyone who enjoyed Madame Bovary. The character he is also looking for something that they fail to find but it is a more rounded study not just of the search for love but also of the difficulty breaking out of a class strata into another position in French society.
Should it be read?
It is not as well known as Madame Bovary and presumably that is partly because it is not as much of a scandal for men to bed hop but this is as powerful. In the end it is not just Madame Arnoux that is beyond Frederic but the riches of the elite. The class debate runs through the book with the revolutionary background and so on that level it belongs to that strain of literature that uses political unrest as a background. But it also is worth reading as a study of personal growth and the risks of independence and the personal costs of making the wrong decisions. We have all grown up with regrets and as a result we can all identify with Frederic.
A provincial law student is smitten after seeing Madame Arnoux and spends the rest of his youth chasing a dream of her only to be left with nothing but maybes and dreams
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Marc Shaffer, Director and Writer
Veteran filmmaker Marc Shaffer became enchanted with Eadweard Muybridge while directing American Jerusalem: Jews and the Making of San Francisco (PBS, 2014), which featured numerous Muybridge photographs. Shaffer's more than two dozen documentaries have been seen by millions of people in the U.S. and around the globe on PBS, National Geographic, Al Jazeera, in theaters, and online. Shaffer's work has been recognized with three national Emmy nominations, seven Cine Golden Eagle Awards, a Cine Special Jury Award, the Association of International Broadcasters' AIB Award, the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Award and many other honors.
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Elisabeth Haviland James is an award-winning film editor, producer and director. James produced and edited the Emmy nominated feature documentary Althea, (PBS American Masters) and Emmy and Peabody winning The Loving Story (HBO). James was lead editor for the PBS Series, A Craftsman's Legacy. She co-directed and edited the documentary feature Overland, which premiered at the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. A graduate of the M.A. Program in Documentary Film and Video at Stanford University, James has taught documentary filmmaking at Duke University's Center for Documentary Studies and as an artist in residence at the Oklahoma Arts Institute.
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Award-winning filmmaker and journalist Serginho Roosblad has reported from more than a dozen African and European countries, as well as the United States, for a wide array of international outlets. Originally from Amsterdam, Roosblad holds a Master's degree in Journalism from UC Berkeley, where he was the Marlon T. Riggs fellow in documentary filmmaking and a Dean's Merit Fellow, a Master's degree in African Studies from the University of Cape Town, and a Bachelor's of Journalism degree from the Hogeschool Utrecht in the Netherlands.
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Tim Macmillan is a modern master of multi-camera array photography, the motion capture technique pioneered by Eadweard Muybridge. Macmillan's specially created Time-Slice® cameras from the 1980's and 1990's are in the UK Science museum collection, and his artworks are in the UK National Archive. Macmillan is founder of Time-Slice Films, co-founder and chief product officer of the camera design firm Area4Pro, and is an advisor to the board of Dimension Studio. He previously served as Senior Manager of Advanced Products at GoPro. Macmillan holds more than 20 US patents and is member of the Visual Effects Society, SMPTE and IEEE.
Camille Servan-Schreiber, Consulting Producer
Camille Servan-Schreiber is co-founder of Bread and Butter Films. Among her many credits, Servan-Schreiber produced American Jerusalem: Jews and the Making of San Francisco and the Peabody Award-winning Eames: The Architect and the Painter. Recent producing credits include the independent films The First Angry Man (PBS) and Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin (PBS American Masters). Servan-Schreiber holds a Masters of Journalism from UC Berkeley and a Masters in Modern French History from the University of Paris X–Nanterre.
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Saschka Unseld is an Emmy & Peabody Award winning director & writer who Wired Magazine has called part of the group of people who are "…changing the world in the way we live, work, play and think." He is a Pixar alum, the co-founder of Academy Award nominated animation Studio SOI and Emmy Award winning Oculus Story Studio where he pioneered the future of VR storytelling. His stories, have shown around the world at all major festivals, including Cannes, Sundance, the Berlinale and Tribeca.
Lisa Watts, Executive Producer
Lisa Watts is the founder of one/twenty1, which is producing Becoming Muybridge. She brings over 30 years of hands on experience in high tech and has been on the forefront of sponsoring, advising and producing highly immersive, interactive experiences in her role as the head of VR Marketing Strategy at Intel Corporation, from which she retired to become an independent producer in early 2019.


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text: No sales information. Summer from $5,565 /week The Holidays from $15,365 /week Winter from $6,650 /week Prices are based on # of Bedrooms rented [?] View all rates Enjoy a larger house at 1- or 2- BEDROOM rate. Many villas allow renting a fewer number of bedrooms at lower prices Villa Summer Heights, also known as MAT SUH, is a contemporary 6-bedroom villa located in South/Havers Hill within minutes of the beach and shopping. This hillside villa enjoys ocean panoramas and constant tradewinds. A broad Mexican-tiled staircase leads to the sunny enclosed courtyard and expansive deck with a pool overlooking the sea. A gourmet kitchen and bar lies adjacent to a roofed poolside loggia, which serves as an outdoor dining area. A curved glass brick wall separates the kitchen from the spacious great room. Four very similar, air-conditioned king bedroom suites with baths on two levels, decorated in ocean pastels or shell pinks, are situated along the deck from the Great Room. The two lower bedroom/bath suites open onto a semi-shaded deck hung with a double hammock; the upper two bedrooms open to private balconies. Each suite features a comfortable, sink-into king bed, and has its own telephone, VCR, radio, coffeemaker; all suites have ocean views.At the opposite end of the pool is the Turtle Dove Suite, which opens out onto the pool deck through sliding glass doors. This bedroom has a king-size bed and bathroom with his-and-her sinks, a bidet, and large shower. The sixth bedroom with twin beds is accessed via an interior staircase and shares a bathroom with the Turtle Dove Suite below. Each bedroom is air-conditioned. A deck with loungers surrounds the pool. This non-smoking house also has WiFi, high-speed Internet, Amazon Firestick for streaming programs in the lounge.an automatic generator, and intercoms. A 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for this property, which is occasionally visited by a cat.This villa requires a 7-night minimum stay during Thanksgiving (10 nights during the Christmas and New Year holidays) and a $500 security deposit. Originally from England, the owners of this villa live in their own accommodations on the lower eastern side of the property. For more than 20 years, they have hosted guests on their beautiful 72-foot sailing yacht in the Caribbean.Villa Summer Heights, or MAT SUH, comes with house cleaning services. Ask your villa specialist for details. During the Thanksgiving and December holidays, the villa rents at full occupancy rates regardless of how many bedrooms are used. Photos compliments of Don Hebert.


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PNG PM O'neill invited to world meet
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill will be the first Pacific Island leader to attend the WEF(World Economy Forum) annual meeting when it takes place next week in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
PM said meeting the world leaders and heading business executives is particularly relevant considering the challenges faced in the current global economy.
O'Neill said," while we have seen the worst of these challenges for now, we should never be complacent and learn from the challenges".
PNG engaged in World Economy Forum is a good news for us as a developing nation.
The positive change taking place in PNG is the important massage we are taking to the World Economy Forum.
O'Neill said, the world is viewing PNG "as a fast developing country".
"As we prepares to host 2018 APEC leaders, we must ensure that the policy agenda this year deliver real outcome for the people of our country and our region".


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MW Properties, Inc. (MWP) was co-founded by Raymond Marino and Thomas Werbe. With a combined 45 years of experience in real estate development, investment and management. They have worked with a wide variety of assets, including: single and multi-tenant office, triple net office/industrial, retail, mixed-use, multi-family, marinas, RV parks, manufactured home communities, hotels, single family dwellings, and homeowner associations.
MWP provides a full range of services that includes: asset management, property management, project management, construction management, sale and purchase representation, leasing, due diligence, financial analysis, risk management, and property level accounting. Our goal is to deliver the highest level of real estate services tailored to each client's specific objectives. Whether you are a first time home buyer or an experience real estate investor, MWP is capable of handling every aspect of the process of acquiring, selling and/or managing your property.
Ray has spent the last 20 years of his 34 year career in senior executive positions with two publicly traded real estate investment trusts. From 2001 until the end of 2012 he was a member of the Board of Directors, President, and COO of Mission West Properties, Inc. (MSW) which developed, owned, and managed in excess of eight million square feet of office/R&D space in Silicon Valley. Mission West successfully completed a $1.3 billion sale of its assets in December 2012, and provided approximately a 10% annual total return to its stockholders during each of the ten years prior to its sale.
Prior to MSW, Ray held various executive level positions at Pacific Gateway Properties, Inc. (PGP) over an eight year period, ultimately becoming CEO in 1996. PGP owned a diversified portfolio of multi-tenant office, industrial, hospitality, retail, residential, and mixed-use properties in five states. During his tenure at PGP, he was instrumental in the turnaround and eventual sale of the company in late 2000, resulting in excess of a 450% return for the company's stockholders from 1996 to 2000.
Ray has a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Santa Clara University and a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University. Ray has guest lectured on all aspects of real estate development, investment, management, and finance at numerous universities, including University of California Berkeley's Haas School of Business. He is a California Certified Public Accountant, and has been involved in numerous industry, professional, and charitable organizations.
Tom has over 11 years of experience in the real estate industry, Thomas Werbe has worked in residential and commercial real estate, including commercial buildings, single family homes and multi-family projects valued in excess of $75 million.
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Thomas is a licensed Real Estate Broker, is a member of both the San Francisco and San Mateo County Board of Realtors, the California Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors.
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Waffle weave
April 9, 2010
This is an ordinary commercial kitchen towel. I like the blocks of waffle and how the plain weave puckers like seersucker in the panes around the waffle weave. I think there was an article by Alice Shlein in Weaver's magazine using waffle and network drafting for some beautiful towels.
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A registered sex offender who served time for first-degree child molestation has been arrested for allegedly raping a man in Waterplace Park on Tuesday evening.
Joseph P. Tyler, 49, of 246 Prairie Ave., in Providence, was charged with first-degree sexual assault after a 25-year-old man told the police Wednesday that he was assaulted in the park between 6 and 7 p.m., according to Maj. Thomas F. Oates III. The man said he knew his assailant as "Jimmy" and that he lived in the Urban League shelter.
He said he had a phone number for Jimmy and police investigator Theodore Michaels had him arrange a meeting in Kennedy Plaza on Wednesday afternoon. Michaels was there and recognized Tyler, whom the investigator checked on weekly because of his offender status.
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How Does a VoIP Receptionist Console Work?Posted on: 2018-08-07 | Categories: VoIP Services
One of the reasons behind VoIP technology's success is that it is flexible and adaptable. A hosted VoIP system can adapt to fit the needs of an entrepreneur running a small business out of their garage to a large corporation with offices in several regions. While service providers generally target a specific segment of the market, it's quite common to see a VoIP company offering services to both residential and business customers.
VoIP's flexibility extends to other aspects of phone systems as well. For instance, a user can opt for any type of device to take calls – ranging from a dedicated VoIP handset to a softphone app on a mobile device. Similarly, organizations investing in VoIP systems can purchase a range of hardware to suit their specific needs. A business may purchase a handful of SIP desk phones for key employees, one or two conference units for virtual meetings, and enable all others to use softphone apps on their personal smartphones.
What Is a VoIP Receptionist Console?
Although not quite as common as softphone apps and desk phones, dedicated hardware and software modules are gaining traction in the world of enterprise phone systems. Business users will be familiar with the concept of an attendant console. In a traditional enterprise set up, it would be a hardware unit that can handle advanced call tasks touch as call forwarding.
The VoIP receptionist console is a similar concept, aimed at helping receptionists manage last call volumes. While automation is replacing human labor in many areas, quite a few businesses have a receptionist to handle calls. This is especially true in business headquarters and offices of executive management. While the typical VoIP handset provides superior functionality compared with its analog counterpart, the receptionist console is designed specifically for receptionists and/or administrative assistants.
How Does It Work?
Receptionist consoles are a fairly new concept in the industry but a few reputed vendors are offering this functionality for clients. While some require specific hardware, most are software based and developed using standard protocols like SIP. They can be deployed on premise-based SIP trunks or used as part of a hosted service provider's portfolio. In fact, some of these consoles even have accessibility features for visually impaired users.
The main purpose of the receptionist console is to reduce the amount of time the user spends on each call. Receptionists can use the console features with a hands-free headset or other accessories of their choice. Many such systems are compatible with a wide variety of IP PBX software and can be installed on a standard SIP desk phone. The user can even take their profile with them across multiple devices within the organization.
Features of a Receptionist Console
Address Book Database
An integrated phone book is one of the standard features in the receptionist console. The phone book contains a database of all the phone numbers and other details of employees working in the organization. Compared to older attendant consoles in analog settings, these databases contain a lot more information on each employee.
The receptionist is able to view details like names, title, department, email address, DID extensions, and even see whom they report to or which team they're a part of. The receptionist can also view the status of each extension i.e. whether the employee is busy on another call, available for calls etc.
Call Management and Forwarding
The receptionist can use the console to transfer calls, place them on hold, and perform other call management tasks. For instance, some vendors offer enhancements to the traditional on-hold feature. Instead of the receptionist having to constantly check the line to see if the extension is busy or not, the system will forward the caller when the recipient is free to talk to them. During this time, the caller will be put on hold. Organizations can also play music or give the caller options to stay on the line, be forwarded to voicemail or talk to the receptionist again.
Multi-Language and Platform Support
Given the global nature of most organizations, many receptionist consoles support multiple languages. This means the user can change the language settings as appropriate. These consoles also offer multi-platform and software support. It means that the company can use a software-based receptionist console regardless of the actual IP PBX system they have. Most consoles can run on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines. Some can even function through a web browser!
In the early days of VoIP technology, users didn't have such options. Most businesses upgraded to VoIP as a cost-saving move. Today's VoIP service providers offer many more specialized services. Organizations can access a variety of purpose-built software such as receptionist consoles and call-center software for advanced functionality.


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蘇起辭職得太晚(家博(J. Bruce Jacobs))
Su Chi's resignation long overdue
By Bruce Jacobs 家博
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010, Page 8
Former secretary-general of the National Security Council Su Chi's(蘇起) recent resignation was long overdue. He ran the council as a powerful "independent kingdom" within the government, but his leadership proved surprisingly incompetent.
Perhaps Su's biggest debacle was his announcement that Taiwan would relax restrictions on beef imports from the US. At the time, I was meeting senior officials in the newly formed Cabinet under Premier Wu Den-yih (吳敦義). They clearly did not know what was happening and confusion reigned for several days.
Su apparently believed that giving in to the US would help other negotiations. But the public and many legislators in both major parties expressed legitimate health concerns.
As a result, Taiwan will soon have a referendum on the subject. By giving in unnecessarily to the US on the beef issue, Su clearly sacrificed Taiwan's interests and created unnecessary conflict with Taiwan's most important ally.
Even though Su was performing poorly, he stayed in power as long as he did because he was so close to President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) that many described the two as "close like brothers."
Critics, including those in the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), say that one reason for Su's failures was an attempt to please his adversaries. When he gave a speech at the Central Party School in Beijing, he repeated Chinese slogans and failed to maintain Taiwan's interests, just as he failed to do so on US beef imports.
In addition, Su tends to blame others. Even though he was intimately involved in former president Lee Teng-hui's (李登輝) negotiations with China in his various senior governmental roles, in his book Taiwan's Relations with Mainland China: A Tail Wagging Two Dogs, published last year, Su has nothing good to say about Lee. Rather he blames Lee and former president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) for all of the cross-straits difficulties. On page 51, he argues the 1994 Qiandao Lake incident, in which Chinese robbers murdered Taiwanese tourists, and Lee's interview with Ryotaro Shiba "hurt the feelings of the people on the other side [of the Taiwan Strait]." Where is the concern for the feelings of the dead Taiwanese or for the truth in Lee's declaration that the KMT was originally an alien regime?
As a legislator from 2005 to 2008, Su also hurt Taiwan's attempts to buy arms. He claimed the failure of the national defense referendum in 2004, which asked "Should mainland China refuse to dismantle the missiles against us, do you agree that the government should purchase more advanced anti-missile weapons to strengthen Taiwan's self-defense capabilities?" meant that Taiwan should not buy arms from the US, including submarines.
This argument led to the legislature failing to pass the arms budget. Even Ma criticized the KMT legislators, but nothing happened.
Su's book makes it clear he lacks any understanding of Taiwan. He twice incorrectly says that Portugal ruled Taiwan (pages viii, 285). He also says that a majority of "non-savvy voters from the countryside … probably just did not have an opinion" (page 212). Elsewhere Su expresses concern for what Mainlanders, Hakka and Aborigines think, but he neglects to mention the ethnic Taiwanese that account for 75 percent of Taiwan's population (page 285).
Typhoon Morakot proved the bankruptcy of such narrow policies. At that time Su declared that Taiwan did not need foreign aid. In a context where Taiwan has suffered from restrictions on its foreign relations, anyone working on behalf of Taiwan's best interests would have welcomed US aid whether needed or not.
Will Hu Wei-jen (胡為真) provide new leadership in the National Security Council? His record looks doubtful. Hu obtained his doctorate from the University of Pretoria in 1988, when South Africa was still very much under apartheid rule. As a diplomat, he was happy to accept the Chen administration's appointment as representative to Germany in 2001 and again to Singapore in 2005. Strangely, it was only in 2007 that he resigned to complain about "de-Sinification."
After stunning electoral success in 2008 in the legislative and presidential elections, the KMT under Ma has declined spectacularly. In continuing to appoint such figures from the former dictatorships of Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石) and Chiang Ching-kuo (蔣經國) such as former premier Liu Chao-shiuan (劉兆玄) and Su as well as Hu, Ma works with people for whom he feels an affinity.
But in doing so, he is forgetting his robust attempt to project an image of strong Taiwanese identity during his 2008 presidential campaign.
If Ma wishes to be more than a failed one-term president, he must reinvigorate his governmen's Taiwanese identity and give such people as Wu and Vice-Premier Eric Chu (朱立倫) a greater ability to look after the country's genuine interests.
Bruce Jacobs is professor of Asian Languages and Studies at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.


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The Supreme Administrative Court rejected a taxpayer's claim to deduction a brokerage fee (commission) paid to an unrelated party as a deductible expense despite supporting documents and witness testimonies. The court stated that the burden of proof is on the service recipient that must prove that the brokerage did actually take place, and a taxpayer claiming that this would violate the broker's trade secrecy does not change the burden of proof.
A brokerage fee for negotiating contracts between a local distributor and a manufacturer was incurred. Due to a change in the business model, the distribution activity previously carried out by the parent company had purportedly been transferred to the taxpayer (the local distributor). The taxpayer claimed that without engaging a broker, it would have been impossible to establish and develop the business relationship with the supplier (manufacturer), and supported this with witness testimonies. The witnesses stated that negotiations on extending the contracts had been significantly more difficult and time consuming without a broker, but did not state anything about the substance or specific circumstances of the services.
The court found the witness statements were so vague that they were found insufficient to satisfy the burden of proof. The broker's representative, who was purportedly present at the negotiations, also gave testimony during the tax inspection, but his testimony was inconsistent and at times contradictory. The fact that the distributor could purchase and distribute the manufacturer's product long before the brokerage agreement was concluded and the business model changed also did not help the distributor's position.
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The New Orleans indie rock band preps for the release of "Courage."
PostedSeptember 25, 2012
Vox and the Hound are letting valuable promo time go to waste. They'll play a CD-release party November 30 at the House of Blues' Parish in support of their upcoming album, Courage. This morning, they launched a handsome new website with a video previewing the album, a very enthusiastic bio, and an advance track from the album - "Madeline Kahn." I presume there's a connection between the song and the actress who starred in Mel Brooks' movies, though I don't hear it yet.


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Mesmerizing 360 degree views from this half acre hillside lot on Rose Hill in South Palm Springs. Here is your chance to build your dream home in this small gated enclave of interesting architectural homes. The adjacent lot is also available and perhaps combining them as one? We have plans available that the seller had drawn up that uses the foot print of both lots - just a thought to share or put your dreams to paper. Please make sure to watch the virtual tour so you can get a sense of the majestic mountains and surrounding beauty. Buyer to verify lot square footage.
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Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, the beautiful desert resort city of Palm Springs is an international destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts, Mid-Century architectural admirers, and fans of the glamour of Golden Era Hollywood. Palm Springs is located approximately 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 140 miles northeast of San Diego, making it an ideal distance for Southern California residents to escape for a quick getaway weekend or the perfect locale for a second home.
The ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians turned Old Hollywood retreat; Palm Springs offers the opportunity to enjoy a unique slice of Southern California history, with sunny skies guaranteed almost daily. With an average of 350 days of sunshine and less than 5 inches of rainfall annually, Palm Springs is the ultimate location for sun lovers who enjoy a dry, arid climate. Palm Springs lies on the western boundary of the Coachella Valley, welcoming the 2.5 - 3.5 million tourists that visit the desert resort cities of Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio annually.


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Martin takes a look at some of the worst animated series about superheroes to ever foul a TV screen.
Tag: Animation
The comic book is the natural medium for the super-hero. This is an indisputable fact – it's the medium that birthed them, that's most featured them and has evolved around them. But it's not the only medium that the super-hero thrives in. There's another that's had a long and fevered history with the super-hero, brought it to new audiences and brought out new sides of it. No, it's not the cinema (where the super-hero has only really worked successfully en masse in the past decade or so). It's radio.
Just kidding, it's cartoons.
Yes, what other than animation can replicate the bright characters, crazy locations, mad props and insane action of a super-hero comic? Some pretty wicked shadow puppets maybe, but let's stick with cartoons for now. To celebrate this joyous affair of moving pictures and lycra-clad super-men, here's a non-definitive run down of some of the best super-hero cartoons ever made.


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WASHINGTON -- Anatoly B. Shcharansky, the human rights activist, accused the Soviet Union Friday of failing to observe a written agreement, which he said was signed as part of an East-West prisoner exchange last February, to allow his family to join him in Israel.
Although American officials have spoken of a Soviet "commitment" to let Shcharansky's relatives leave the Soviet Union, this was the first word that the pledge had been made in a formal document. A State Department official said that written agreements on such exchanges are highly classified, and that the existence of the one Shcharansky described could be neither confirmed nor denied.
Speaking by telephone from Israel, Shcharansky said he had learned of the document from American and West German officials immediately upon his release and had decided to publicize it now because of recent signs that authorities in Moscow had decided to delay his relatives' departure in an effort to press him to end his appeals on behalf of Soviet Jews.
"My mother is 77," he said. "She suffered so much, and now every month is important. Nobody knows how long she has."
After spending nine years in Soviet prisons for his role in the Jewish emigration movement, Shcharansky was freed five months ago.
Shcharansky, who initiated the interview by telephoning from Israel, described his growing concern over the Soviet authorities' refusal to grant exit visas to his mother, Ida Milgrom; his brother, Leonid; his brother's wife, Iraida; and his brother's two sons, Boris, 1 year old, and Aleksandr, 15.
"I understand that they can play this game for many years," Shcharansky said, "waiting until this problem can be such an international issue" that the authorities can present the family's release as a gesture of good will."


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Thursday Night Football 7:25
Denver Broncos (4-1) @ San Diego Chargers (1-4)
-While the Broncos did look pretty bad last week against the Falcons, things will much easier this week. The Chargers defense and the offense's inability to close has led to their 1-4 start. I think the Broncos will get back to their winning ways Thursday with an easy win against their divisional foe.
Final Score: 34-16
Sunday Noon Games
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3) @ Chicago Bears (1-4)
-This is a really tough for me to predict because the Bears have actually looked pretty decent since Brian Hoyer took over, but they are still 1-4. The Jaguars defeated the Colts before going on their bye week so they should have plenty of confidence. I think the Jaguars win this game, but very narrowly.
Final Score: 27-24
San Francisco 49ers (1-4) @ Buffalo Bills (3-2)
-The 49ers are finally letting Colin Kaepernick again. The only problem is that they are playing on the road and against the 3-2 Bills. Sorry Kaepernick and sorry niners fans but I think the Bills will win this week.
Final Score: 28-20
Philadelphia Eagles (3-1) @ Washington Redskins (3-2)
-This is a really tough game to predict now that the Eagles actually lost a game. It doesn't help that the Redskins have won three games in a row. I am a believer in Kirk Cousins though, so I am going to pick the Redskins this week over the Eagles.
Final Score: 24-21
Cleveland Browns (0-5) @ Tennessee Titans (2-3)
-This could be the best opportunity for the Browns to get their first win of the season. But the Titans have started to play some good football lately following Marcus Mariota. Sadly, I think the Browns lose again this week.
Final Score: 32-21
Baltimore Ravens (3-2) @ New York Giants (2-3)
-This is another really tough game to predict because both teams have very up and down this season. The Ravens started 3-0 but have lost back-to-back. The Giants have looked great at times and poor other times. I think the Giants pull out a big win this week at the Meadowlands to even their record up at 3-3.
Final Score: 23-18
Carolina Panthers (1-4) @ New Orleans Saints (1-3)
-The Panthers lost a close one Monday night but did so without Cam Newton. With Cam Newton likely back this week, I think the Panthers will get back to their winning ways this week.
Final Score: 41-31
Los Angeles Rams (3-2) @ Detroit Lions (2-3)
-I picked the Rams last week and they lost…so I don't really know how I feel about picking them again this week. I think with the Lions signing Justin Forsett, their running game will be elevated. Also, Theo Riddick had an insane game last week. I am going to pick the Lions this week.
Final Score: 33-27
Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) @ Miami Dolphins (1-4)
-The Steelers is absolutely electric and is going to be too much for the Miami Dolphins. In the easiest game to predict this week, I am going to pick the Steelers over the Dolphins.
Final Score: 42-20
Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) @ New England Patriots (4-1)
-I think the Bengals really needed to beat the Cowboys to have the momentum and confidence to take down Brady, Gronk and the Patriots. I believe the Patriots will improve to 5-1.
Final Score: 37-27
Sunday Afternoon Game 3:05
Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) @ Oakland Raiders (4-1)
-This is that classic matchup of a good defense against a better offense. The Chiefs normally good but has been torn apart a couple times this season. The Raiders offense has been consistently explosive this season. In this matchup I'm a believer in the explosive Raider offense. I think Carr, Cooper and Crabtree will get the job done.
Final Score: 39-30
Sunday Afternoon Games 3:25
Atlanta Falcons (4-1) @ Seattle Seahawks (3-1)
-Part of the reason why I haven't had any upset picks so far is because almost all of the games this week will be very entertaining and are hard to pick. This game is no exception. The Falcons have already beaten the Panthers and Broncos this season but now face the Seahawks. I am no completely sold on the Falcons because last season they started 5-0 and didn't even make the playoffs. I am going with Seattle this week because they are at home.
Final Score: 23-16
Dallas Cowboys (4-1) @ Green Bay Packers (3-1)
-This is the hardest game for me to pick this week by far. While the Packers are 3-1, they don't really look like what a 3-1 Packer team would look like. On the other hand, the Cowboys have been awesome this year with rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott running the show. I think the veteran presence of Aaron Rodgers will outlast #DakAttack and the Packers pull out a tough, close win.
Final Score: 27-22
Sunday Night Football 7:30
Indianapolis Colts (2-3) @ Houston Texans (3-2)
-In another battle of veteran quarterback versus young quarterback in Andrew Luck and Brock Osweiler, I am going with experience once again. I am going with the Colts in what I guess could be construed as an upset pick.
Final Score: 30-23
Monday Night Football 7:30
New York Jets (1-4) @ Arizona Cardinals (2-3)
-In the finale of week 6, we've got the Jets who have now lost Eric Decker for the season due to rotator cuff surgery. On the flipside, we have the Cardinals who were able to win last Thursday night with Drew Stanton at quarterback. I think the Jets have too many inconsistencies all over the field and I predict a Cardinal win in this one.
Final Score: 34-20


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Devil Mud Run in Gloucestershire Echo
19 September 2014
This week an article on the Devil Mud Run was published in the Gloucestershire Echo. It's exciting to see the Devil Mud Run in the news!
The piece explains the reason why we are organising the run and what participants can expect in February!
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County Durham pharmacy firm Norchem has been acquired by a Midlands distributor in a deal which will drive the business forward, its chief executive has declared.
Norchem was established in 1960 to benefit independent pharmacists and has since grown to a group comprising 20 pharmacies, with 245 employees across the region as well as a wholesale operation at its head office in Chilton, County Durham.
Now the business has been purchased by Midlands pharmaceutical distributor Lexon for an undisclosed sum, in a deal overseen by Newcastle's Square One Law and KPMG.
Drew Murdoch, former chief executive officer of Norchem, said: "I am delighted that Lexon has acquired the business as they have demonstrated their long term commitment, not only to the retail stores, but more importantly to independent pharmacy as this has been the core principle of our business from its beginning."
Pritesh Sonpal, director of Lexon, said: "This transaction takes us to a total of 46 pharmacies in the group.
"With our existing distribution sites in Redditch and Leeds, this gives us the ability to further improve our service to the 1,400 independent pharmacies we currently distribute to on a daily basis."
Norchem, which has a turnover of around £25m, has grown considerably over the last 55 years.
The shareholders of Norchem were advised throughout the deal by KPMG and Square One Law.
KPMG's Mark Booth, head of retail pharmacy, and Michael Downes, associate director, led the corporate finance advice.
Mr Booth said: "This sale is a great result for Norchem's shareholders and employees and represents a valuable investment in growth for Lexon.
"Against a backdrop of regulatory change we are seeing a resurgence of M&A activity in retail pharmacy which is set to continue during 2015."
The Square One Law advisory team included senior partner Ian Gilthorpe, partner James Bryce and associate Ashraf Ali.
Mr Gilthorpe said: "This was an interesting project for Square One Law, supporting a diverse shareholder base in delivering a good outcome for all parties and providing a good platform for the future growth of the business."
Alison Herdman, chair of Norchem Group said: "We were really pleased with the service delivery from our North East based advisers and in particular the way they worked together to achieve the best outcome."
Lexon was advised by Irwin Mitchell with funding providing by RBS.
Nick Dawson, corporate partner at Irwin Mitchell added: "Lexon is a great example of a successful family run business which has a clear vision and is determined to grow and build market share.
"It is already one of the leading pharmaceutical distributors in the UK and this deal will significantly boost its position."


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Genre: Drama
Director: Ang Lee
Cast: Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin, Tim Blake Nelson
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Rating: M18 (Sexual Scene & Coarse Language)
Released By: Sony Pictures Releasing International
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/BillyLynnMovie/
Opening Day: 10 November 2016
Synopsis: Two-time Academy Award® winner Ang Lee brings his extraordinary vision to Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, based on the widely-acclaimed, bestselling novel. The film is told from the point of view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn (newcomer Joe Alwyn) who, along with his fellow soldiers in Bravo Squad, becomes a hero after a harrowing Iraq battle and is brought home temporarily for a victory tour. Through flashbacks, culminating at the spectacular halftime show of the Thanksgiving Day football game, the film reveals what really happened to the squad – contrasting the realities of the war with America's perceptions.
Movie Review:
When we heard that Ang Lee's latest work was going to make its world premiere at the New York Film Festival in a theatre that will showcase the film shot in 4K, native 3D at the ultra high rate of 120 frames per second, we got excited.
After all, this is the award winning director who brought us 2012's Life of Pi, which many have thought to be unfilmable. To our pleasant surprise, Yann Martel's story was brought to life on screen and remains one of the most touching films to date.
Lee may have challenged himself to visualise American novelist Ben Fountain's 2012 novel by pushing the technological envelope, but we do not have the fortune to sit through the unprecedented movie going experience here.
The 110 minute movie's protagonist is Billy Lynn, a 19 year old army private who returns home to the United Statesfrom the Iraq War. With his squad members, the group of army men is going on a series of victory tours The film centres on their appearance at a Thanksgiving Day football game's halftime show, and how Billy's story is progressively told in flashbacks.
Viewers here would just have to imagine what the experience would be like if we had the version presented in 3D and 4K resolution here. We will probably be closer to the action – the colourful pyrotechnics and large LED screens at the halftime show, the exhilarating showdowns in Iraq, as well as the extreme close ups of the characters can only figments of our imagination as we see Billy's heartwrenching tale unfold.
Without the hyper real look that Lee wanted to show to the world, we are stripped down to the story. Trust the 62 year old to produce a slow burner (those familiar with his earlier works Pushing Hands and Eat Drink Man Woman would know) that takes its time to explore the repressed emotions hidden in Billy.
Newcomer Joe Alwyn plays the titular character – he is believable as a young man who is thrown in the middle of the unkind world outside the war zone, straight after a harrowing battle in Iraq. Garret Hedlund (Inside Llewyn Davis, Pan) is his steadfast squad leader, Chris Tucker (the Rush Hour franchise, Silver Linings Playbook) puts his fast talking skills to work as the guy who is trying to make a movie deal, Steve Martin takes on a serious role (It's Complicated, Love the Coopers) as an opportunistic businessman, Kristen Stewart (the Twilight franchise, Café Society) is Billy's anxious sister and VIn Diesel (the Fast and the Furious franchise, The Last Witch Hunter) is Billy's sergeant who also makes time to give a philosophical talk involving Indian culture – which works because it is nicely handled by Lee.
In this day and age, the story is a relevant one. What lies behind the glitz and glamour which are painstakingly put together to celebrate war heroes? What happens before an inspiring movie about real life heroes is made? What are the deepest fears one goes through after experiencing the worst day in his life? This is a film that asks questions, and not necessarily providing ready answers for its viewers.
Movie Rating:
(We may not get to watch the film in 3D and 4K resolution, but there is still a story in this film that asks reflective questions relevant to today's state of things)
Review by John LI


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HCC to celebrate grand opening of Culinary Arts Institute with free food and ribbon-cutting April 12
HOLYOKE — Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito will be the first featured speaker at a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute on Thursday, April 12.
The Holyoke Community College event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the institute at 164 Race St. on the corner of Appleton.
Other special guests and speakers will include Massachusetts Secretary of Education Jim Peyser, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, HCC President Christina Royal, HCC Board of Trustees chair Bob Gilbert, MGM Springfield President Mike Mathis, and HCC Foundation Board of Directors chair Paul Boudreau.
Also, Michael Serrano, 20, of Springfield, will talk about his experience as a student in HCC's Culinary Arts program. Serrano will receive his certificate in Culinary Arts in June and continue working toward his associate degree in Food Serve Management next fall.
Celebration guests will have the opportunity to tour the kitchens and classrooms in the 20,000 square-foot facility and sample culinary creations prepared by HCC Culinary Arts students. Following remarks, President Royal will lead the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony just before noon.
The $6.43 million facility has been open for classes and special events since the beginning of the spring 2018 semester. Funding for the project came from a mix of state, federal, local, college, and private sources.
"Now that we've become acquainted with this extraordinary new space, we are thrilled to welcome the greater community, alumni and friends for an event where top-notch training, employer partnerships, and passionate students and faculty are on full display," said Amanda Sbriscia, HCC vice president of Institutional Advancement. "We are grateful that many of our key partners, as well as state and local officials, will join us to mark this occasion. The HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute is an example of what can be achieved through collaboration and a shared commitment to meeting the needs of students and our region."
While the event is free and open to the general public, an R.S.V.P. is requested to ensure there will be enough food. Please replay either online at hcc.edu/cai, by email at email@example.com or by phone at 413-552-2182.
About the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute:
The HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute is the home for Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management training programs, special events, and entrepreneurship initiatives. The location places HCC within the heart of redevelopment and growth in our home city and is providing students, businesses, and our community with access to the newest, self-contained, up-to-date culinary arts training facility in New England. Located in the Cubit Building, HCC is proud to be identified by the city of Holyoke as a key contributor to economic revitalization in the downtown Innovation District.
Press release and photo courtesy of HCC.
Posted on April 4, 2018 by cityadmin


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What Do Dr. Lipman And His Wife Eat?
So many people ask Frank and I questions about our diet and what we eat on a daily basis. So I'm going to pull back the curtain and share some insights into how we really eat. Here are the most common questions we get and the inside scoop on what The Lipmans eat.


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People who ride motorcycles understand that safety must remain a priority while they are on the roads. It is imperative that they don't do things that might lead to them having accidents, but bikers can't control every potential hazard that they face. Other drivers are a huge risk for people who are on motorcycles.
Increase your safety on upcoming motorcycle rides
The autumn season is here, which means it is the perfect time to see the changing leaves and similar sights. Before you get out on your motorcycle, take the time to ensure that you are ready for the ride.
Autumn motorcycle safety tips
Motorcyclists will usually ride their bikes until the roads become too unsafe to do so. Since the autumn weather is almost here, now is the time for motorcyclists to brush up on the safety skills that will help them to remain safe as the weather begins to change.
Grass clipping are a motorcycle's nemesis
Motorcycle riders have a lot of hazards that they have to deal with. If you are thinking about these, your mind might focus on things like potholes and other driver, but there is another issue that might lead to danger – grass clippings that are blown into the road when citizens mow their lawns.
Loud pipes don't really help with modern cars
Motorcycle riders are always looking for ways to stay safe on the road. They are well aware of the fact that other drivers tend to make mistakes that put them in the hospital.
Motorcycle crashes can lead to financial ruin
The call of the open road can't be ignored by avid motorcyclists. It is up to everyone who shares the road with those vehicles to ensure that they are watching for them so that they don't cause an accident that has the ability to kill or seriously injure the person on the motorcycle.
Motorcyclists can die in accidents caused by grass clippings
Motorcyclists face some very serious risks when they are out riding, so they don't need anyone to make their time on the road even more dangerous. People who are taking care of a property's landscaping might not realize that they may be introducing a serious hazard for motorcyclists. This occurs when they blow grass clippings into the road.
Stay safe while exploring on your motorcycle
Now that motorcyclists are heading out more to enjoy the beautiful weather, all drivers need to pay extra attention to ensure they don't hit any of them. The issue with this is that many drivers won't take that step. Instead, they only worry about reaching their destination and how they can do that as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this puts the motorcyclists in direct danger of being involved in a crash.
Spinal cord injury classifications are important
Spinal cord injuries can impact the victim in a variety of ways. It is imperative that anyone who has this type of injury understands the specifics of their injury so that they can prepare for what is to come. Many things can impact the way that the injury impacts your life after the accident. Some of these include the initial injury, the loss of oxygen and the spinal shock that occurs.
Know how to stay safe on your motorcycle this spring
Motorcyclists might enjoy heading out during the beautiful spring months, so they can enjoy the warmer weather outside. If you are planning on going out for a ride, make sure that you are well-prepared. This is especially important for bikers who have had their motorcycles put away all winter.


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John B. Jones was a clerk in the War Department of the Confederacy. During the Civil War he kept a diary which gave his take on the events of the War day by day. His entry for March 8 is interesting:
President Lincoln's short inaugural message, or homily, or sermon, has been received. It is filled with texts from the Bible. He says both sides pray to the same God for aid—one upholding and the other destroying African slavery. If slavery be an offense,—and woe shall fall upon those by whom offenses come,—perhaps not only all the slaves will be lost, but all the accumulated products of their labor be swept away. In short, he "quotes Scripture for the deed" quite as fluently as our President; and since both Presidents resort to religious justification, it may be feared the war is about to assume a more sanguinary aspect and a more cruel nature than ever before. God help us! The history of man, even in the Bible, is but a series of bloody wars. It must be thus to make us appreciate the blessings of peace, and to bow in humble adoration of the great Father of all. The Garden of Eden could not yield contentment to man, nor heaven satisfy all the angels.
The Civil War as religious crusade, a war now without limits. It is perhaps very fortunate that the War had not much longer to go at this point.


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