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Turkish ney (with its başpare), kız ney version
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The ney (Persian: نی / نای), is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Middle Eastern music. In some of these musical traditions, it is the only wind instrument used. The ney has been played continuously for 4,500–5,000 years, making it one of the oldest musical instruments still in use.
"The Persian ney consists of a hollow cylinder with finger-holes. Sometimes a brass or plastic mouthpiece is placed at the top to protect the wood from damage, but this plays no role in the sound production."[1] The ney consists of a piece of hollow cane or reed with five or six finger holes and one thumb hole. Modern neys may be made instead of metal or plastic tubing. The pitch of the ney varies depending on the region and the finger arrangement. A highly skilled ney player, called neyzen, can reach more than three octaves, though it is more common to have several "helper" neys to cover different pitch ranges or to facilitate playing technically difficult passages in other dastgahs or maqams.
In Romanian, the word nai[2] is also applied to a curved Pan flute while an end-blown flute resembling the Arab ney is referred to as caval.[3]
The typical Persian ney has 6 holes, one of which is on the back. Arab and turkish neys normally have 7 holes, 6 in front and one thumb-hole in the back.
The interval between the holes is a semitone, although microtones (and broader pitch inflections) are achieved via partial hole-covering, changes of embouchure, or positioning and blowing angle. Microtonal inflection is common and crucial to various traditions of taqsim (improvisation in the same scale before a piece is played).
Neys are constructed in various keys. In the Arab system, there are 7 common ranges: the longest and lowest-pitched is the Rast which is roughly equivalent to C in the Western equal temperament system, followed by the Dukah in D, the Busalik in E, the Jaharka in F, the Nawa in G, the Hussayni in A, and the Ajam in B (or B♭). Advanced players will typically own a set of several neys in various keys, although it is possible (albeit difficult) to play fully chromatically on any instrument. A slight exception to this rule is found in the extreme lowest range of the instrument, where the fingering becomes quite complex and the transition from the first octave (fundamental pitches) to the second is rather awkward.
In the Arab world the ney is traditionally used in pastoral areas, showing a preference for smaller, higher-pitched neys. In general, lower-pitched instruments are used in scholastic and religious environments, including the Sufi tradition.
Kargı Düdük
Gargy-tuyduk (Karghy tuiduk) this is a long reed flute whose origin, according to legend, is connected with Alexander of Macedonia, and a similar instrument existed in ancient Egypt. Kargı in Turkish means reed (Arundo donax, also known as Giant Cane). The sound of the gargy-tuyduk has much in common with the two-voiced kargyra. During the playing of the gargy-tuyduk the melody is clearly heard, while the lower droning sound is barely audible. The allay epic songs have been described by the Turkologist N. Baskakov who divides them into three main types:
- a) Kutilep kayla, in which the second sound is a light drone.
- b) Sygyrtzip kayla, with a second whistling sound like the sound of a flute.
- c) Kargyrlap kayla, in which the second sound can be defined as hissing.[4] The sound of the Turkmen gargy-tuyduk is most like the Altay Kargyrkip kayla. The garg-tuyduk can have six finger holes and a length of 780 mm or five finger holes and a length of 550 mm. The range of the garg-tuyduk includes three registers:
- 1) The lowest register – "non-working" – is not used during the playing of a melody.
- 2) The same as on the "non-working" register but an octave higher.
- 3) High register from mi of the second octave to ti.
The Pamiri Nay
The Pamiri nay is a transverse flute made of wood or, in Eastern Badakhshan, eagle bone. Although the name is similar to the Arabic end-blown nay, it might well be that this side-blown flute is more related to Chinese flutes such as the dizi, perhaps through a Mongol link.[5] It is used for solo melodies as well as with orchestras and for vocal accompaniment. One of the main uses of the nay is for the most original form of the traditional performance 'falaki'. These are brief melodic sessions which can express complaints against destiny, the injustice of heaven or exile to distant places, and sentiments such as the sorrow of a mother separated from her daughter, the sorrow of a lover torn from her/his beloved, etc.[6]
See also
- Tsuur
- Kawala, a similar instrument used in Arabic music
- Persian traditional music
- Arabic Music
- Music of Iran
- Washint
- Dilli Ney
- Choor
- ↑ http://persianney.com/
- ↑ nai in Dicţionarul explicativ al limbii române, Academia Română, Institutul de Lingvistică "Iorgu Iordan", Editura Univers Enciclopedic, 1998.
- ↑ caval in Dicţionarul explicativ al limbii române, Academia Română, Institutul de Lingvistică "Iorgu Iordan", Editura Univers Enciclopedic, 1998.
- ↑ N. Baskakov, Altay folklore and literature Gorno-Altaysk, 1948, p.II
- ↑ http://www.rogerblench.info/Ethnomusicology%20data/Papers/Worldwide/The%20worldwide%20distribution%20of%20the%20transverse%20flute.pdf
- ↑ http://www.pamirtours.tj/sam/instruments.htm
- Effat, Mahmoud (2005). Beginner's Guide to the Nay. Translated by Jon Friesen; originally published in Arabic in 1968. Pitchphork Music. ISBN 0-9770192-0-9.
- Marwan Hassan (2010). Kawala & Nay: Die Ur-Flöten der Menschheit: Bauen, stimmen, pflegen und spielen. [German: explaining how to build and play the Kawala, Saluang, or Ghab and Ney-Flute]
External links
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- Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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FRISCO, Texas -- Former Storm standout Ryan Rua has been named to the Texas League mid-season All-Star team the Double-A circuit and the Frisco RoughRiders announced on Monday.
Rua, who played for Lake Erie from 2009-11 and who holds the program's career marks for home runs (27) and on-base-plus-slugging (1.076) among a slew of LEC records, was selected for the Texas League's June24 All-Star Game by a league selection committee. The 24-year-old is the RoughRiders everyday third baseman and is batting .318/.397/.523 in 2014. His .920 OPS ranks third in the Texas League, and his 12 doubles and 10 home runs have helped propel the Texas Rangers' Double-A affiliate to the best record (37-25, .597) in the eight-team circuit. Rua will represent the South Division in the game which will be played at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Tuesday, June 24 at 7:15 p.m.
Balloting for the Texas League All-Star Game was conducted by votes gathered from managers, coaches, broadcasters and beat writers representing all eight teams.
The all-star game appearance will mark Rua's first in the Texas League, but the Amherst, Ohio, native was a mid-season and postseason all-star in the South Atlantic League last season. Rua's 2013 season included 32 home runs – 29 for the Hickory Crawdads (Single-A) and three for Frisco. The Storm's all-time home run leader has now slugged 42 round-trippers over his last 187 Minor League games.
Rua played for the Storm from 2009-11. He batted .400 twice (2010-11) and posted double-digit home run totals twice (2009-11), including in his freshman season. After batting .374 (176-of-470), with 39 doubles, five triples, 27 home runs and 131 RBIs in 139 games, he was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 17th round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft (as Lake Erie's first draftee).
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Only 4 Players also gets quite a number of work – particularly throughout the world work – not only in US. Additionally the tutorial has no age restrictions, so you can get included no make any difference how aged you are. I found customer help to be Alright – all questions the place answered inside three times – not negative. A gain of Only 4 Players is that it is a 1 off- upfront cost for a life time membership.
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Government officials and industry professionals have long stressed the importance of regulatory compliance for their firms and for the wider financial services industry in the Cayman Islands.
But in places like the Caribbean, the stakes are even higher than that: One non-compliant firm or individual can tar the entire region with the same bad reputation, according to Adrian Sanchez, the director of LexisNexis' financial crime compliance solutions in Latin America.
That has indeed been the case in the banking sector, with the region's reputation for drug trafficking and money laundering leading to major international banks limiting their operations here or pulling out altogether – a phenomenon known as "de-risking."
De-risking has been on the increase in recent years, impacting the Cayman Islands and other Caribbean financial jurisdictions.
Government officials here attribute the continued decline in the number of Cayman-registered Class B banks – which are restricted to conducting business offshore with non-residents – to the fact that they are unable to secure correspondent banking relationships with global banks. The problem has been reported in the British Virgin Islands, too, with at least 11 Panamanian trust firms having their BVI offices' accounts closed by a major international bank after the Panama Papers scandal.
In total, about 75 percent of the world's largest banks have engaged in de-risking in the Caribbean, Sanchez said at the 13th annual Anti-Money Laundering/Compliance and Financial Crime Conference on Oct. 2-3.
This has had a widespread negative impact on regional trade, remittances, charity, and other services that require the use of the banking sector, he said.
By limiting credit to potential entrepreneurs, it is also hampering innovation, added the financial crime expert.
"Many financial institutions have been turning away customers because of their KYC policies, and this has been particularly affecting small businesses because they are not able to comply with strict KYC policies, and therefore they're being denied access to credit needed to expand their businesses," he said.
Moreover, the irony of de-risking is that by limiting access to reputable international banks, it has made the region more susceptible to money laundering.
"If de-risking goes to an extreme, we could have a surge of cash-flowing activities, because all that money still needs to be moved somehow. And we could see a return of foreign currency and exchange black markets," he said, adding that potential wrongdoers could also seek "other options such as smaller banks or credit unions, which don't have the same infrastructure as large banks, and don't have the same oversight. All these high-risk customers will be moving into less-regulated entities."
But for all the handwringing over de-risking, Caribbean government have put forth few suggestions on how to solve the problem. At the conference, however, Sanchez said that the banking industry is working to come up with a solution.
However, such an initiative would require changes to international regulations in order to allow banks to share their clients' information.
"We need to work with regulators and lawmakers," said Sanchez.
In the meantime, a global bank that figures out an efficient and inexpensive way to manage risk could capture markets like the Caribbean and rake in huge profits, he said.
Right now, the profit incentive is not strong enough for banks to devote significant resources to examine risk in the region on a case-by-case basis.
However, banks are coming under increased pressure from regulators to resist engaging in de-risking.
"They're telling them de-risking is not in line with international standards. So banks are being torn between conflicting expectations," said Sanchez. "On the one hand, regulators are telling them to scrutinize their clients, but on the other hand, they're also urging them to completely walk away from high-risk areas or industries."
Along with regulatory pressure, banks are also receiving negative feedback, and could be risking a class-action lawsuit or a discrimination claim by those who are excluded from the banking system. If those risks become serious enough, banks will have the proper incentive to find ways to manage their risk.
"There are no silver bullets, this is a very complicated topic," said Sanchez. "But if we can work together – banks, regulators and lawmakers – the cooperation between stakeholders can clarify regulatory expectations and what the current needs of a specific region are, and we can work towards a specific solution.


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Tealet Japanese Black Tea
Country of Origin: Japan
Leaf Appearance: small, dark with some stems
Ingredients: black tea
Steep time: 3 minutes
Water Temperature: 180 degrees
Preparation Method: clay teapot (glazed)
Liquor: dark amber
This was a very interesting tea for me because black teas from Japan are rarely seen. The taste was mellow, earthy and sweet. There were notes of chocolate and nuts with a lingering aftertaste. There was just enough astringency to make it refreshing but it was fairly gentle for a black tea. This would be a perfect tea for those that don't normally enjoy black tea since it is sweet and not very tannic. If you plan to re-steep your leaves, I would up the steep time a bit as my second go was on the weak side. I love that Tealet gives background information on their tea farmers. Osamu, the grower of this tea, began working at the Obubu Tea Plantations before starting his own independent farm three years ago. Tealet's founder Elyse tells more about this tea in the video below.
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As a patient of Metro Health, you have the right to obtain your medical records.
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Your medical record will be treated as confidential by all hospital, medical and office staff members. No one may obtain a copy of your record without written consent with the exception of those required by law, transfer of care or third party payor/insurance contract.
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To request a copy of your medical records, download, print and complete the Metro Health Authorization Form.
Mail or fax your request to Health Information Management (Medical Records Department). Medical records will be sent by mail and are not available for in-person pick up at this time. Health Information Management office is currently closed due to the increased risk of COVID-19. In the event of a medical emergency, records will be faxed directly to a physician or medical facility.
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Oslo, August 31st opens in the Boston area for five shows between August 29th and September 3rd at The Museum of Fine Arts and for a limited engagement at the Somerville Theatre starting August 31st.
Norwegian director Joachim Trier burst onto the international film scene in 2006 with Reprise, a stylistically inventive debut about two young writers which alternates between overindulgence and the flashily sublime. Overall, the film left me cold but with the internal understanding that yes, I would make it a point to see all of Trier's future output. His second feature, Oslo, August 31st, capitalizes on the evident potential seen from his debut as he reins himself in for a more subtle, somberly reflective work that is markedly more rewarding.
Set over the course of one day, Oslo, August 31st follows Anders, played by the marvelous Anders Danielsen Lie of Reprise, over the course of 24 hours. 34 years old, he leaves his drug rehabilitation center for a day to attend a job interview. He takes the opportunity to reconnect with his past, roaming around the city visiting old friends and relatives.
There is something ever-so-slightly vague about Anders' existential quandary that, despite the specific nature of him and his struggles, cannot help but propel a similarly existential spirit in the viewer. It pulls you along in its ability to promote simultaneous self-reflection, without losing the story it wants to tell. By the end it becomes clear that in a subtle way, Oslo August 31st feels as if it is representing something bigger than itself.
A very early scene depicts Anders unsuccessfully attempting suicide by drowning. A consequential unshakable sense of fragility follows Anders around for the rest of the film. We know that with every encounter, with every stroll through Oslo, a question is eating away at this man; what's the point? This might sound miserablist but it strikes such a sincere tone as to avoid becoming a mess of self-indulgent sulk.
What makes Oslo stand apart from other 'drug addiction' films is that it is not about the struggle to stay clean. It is about what one is left with after the fact and questioning the point of continuing. Anders has money, friends, family, looks and talent. But when addiction comes to define and ruin, at the end of the day, what is left when a layer of disconnect invades him, his former haunts and his interactions with others? That ever-palpable 'why bother' and the honesty with which it ponders this question is what stood out for me most in Trier's sophomore effort.
Anders spends the day looking for some sort of sign to continue living. A series of conversations and experiences bring him closer and closer to his fate. A planned meeting with his sister does not materialize. His job interview is at first promising and then awash in the self-destruction that eats at him. He continues to call his ex-girlfriend and leave messages for her even though she is in New York. A party where old friends abound reminds of lost time and a place he cannot get back to.
There is a stand-out early sequence in which Anders makes his first visit of the day to see an old friend. Thomas (Hans Olar Brenner) is now married with a kid but the two friends used to live it up with booze and drugs as they intellectualized with each other. Those days are gone and after a scene with Thomas' wife, the two speak alone. It becomes clear that while Thomas may be in a conventionally better place in his life, he has lost something. He is somehow unhappy. And he cannot reach any real level of insight when it comes to Anders. By the end of the scene it feels like neither can really do anything for the other though each vaguely wants to and it is heartbreaking.
Thankfully the film doesn't victimize Anders. We feel badly for him and want him to pull through but it is also evident that he has screwed over many a friendship and family member in his efforts to fuel his addiction in the past. While the audience is given tidbits of backstory, each encounter he has only supports the immediate understanding that these are very complex and history-filled relationships. He wants to want to live, but he just cannot seem to find any reason to keep going.
It also serves as a love letter to Oslo. There are two scenes that broaden the scope of the individual experience of living in a city. The capital is highlighted throughout as Anders wanders the streets like a ghost of himself. Trier uses the setting to make a point about the collective memory a city holds for its many inhabitants. For all the good and bad times that come with it, the result is the magical significance of a city unattainable by any one individual but enjoyed, despaired and contributed by all.
The juxtaposition of broadening the Oslo experience and then focusing on Anders highlights the importance of each individual life and the joys, heartache and crises that come with it. Many films that try to do this sentimentalize or overtly make this point, but again, Trier strikes a perfect note here. Bleak but not miserablist. Gently nostalgic without a drop of saccharine. Oslo, August 31st overcomes the many pitfalls of the addiction drama, making for a haunting and contemplative existential journey through Norway's capital over the course of one day.


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Join Dr. David Kolbaba for his commentaries on the latest news headlines including "a dead man wakes up", "a beer and a bear," Chicago's Polar Plunge, and a study about a chemical used in shoe rubber, yoga mats and Subway sandwiches. Dr. K welcomes Dr. John Peldyak, our resident dental expert. Gateway diseases are discussed and how you can improve your oral health with xylitol. It's good news for you!
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The Beat goes on. Poet Anne Waldman is expected to pack them in Friday and Saturday for her performance of Allen Ginsberg's seminal masterpiece, "Howl," at Busyboys and Poets in Penn Quarter. The 8 p.m. Saturday show is already sold out.
This is a celebration of the National Gallery of Art exhibit "Beat Memories: The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg" now on display. It features dozens of intimate black and white photographs taken by Ginsberg of his posse of counter-culture poets and artists as they brought a new searing language of expression to post-war America.
"Howl" says it all. Waldman will give several performances this weekend at the Busboys and Poets at Fifth and K streets NW. She'll also perform some of her own works. She will be accomanied by a quartet of musicians led by Matthew Hemerlein. Musician Kyp Malone will be performing as well.
Local poets Chris August, Kenneth Carroll and Venus Thrash also will share the stage.
Get your tickets now, though, performances are selling out. Tickets are $10.
"Howl" needs to be shouted from the rooftops not meandered over by bored high school students bent over a desk and watching the clock.
You haven't heard "Howl" until you've HEARD "Howl."
Listen. Up.
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Last month, Apple revealed on its website where they acknowledged that they are depending upon Google Cloud for storing data for providing iCloud services to their customers. iCloud is cloud backup and storage system for electronic devices like iPad, iPhone, and Mac
This disclosure is great news for Google since this collaboration would help them compete with the massive giants like Amazon and Microsoft who are running a great show in cloud infrastructure business. In February, Google stated that they generate revenue of $1 billion from its cloud-based products and services.
Rumors have it that Apple started this collaboration since 2016, but this data can't be verified due to lack of evidence from both Google and Apple.
This information became public when Apple updated its iOS Security Guide document copy where it was mentioned that iCloud services were depending upon remote data storage systems from Google. Previously, they had partnered with Amazon Web Services as well as Microsoft's Azure.
The newest edition of iOS Security Guide published in January states that Apple iCloud uses both Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Service's S3 storage service to store the files in an encrypted format and these files are backed up in the respective iPhone or iPad. Generally, data like contacts, calendars, photo, videos, and documents are stored as backup in iCloud.
Google and Apple are considered to be arch-rivals in terms of smartphones because both of them tend to establish strong connections with the customers by bringing them premium flagship models that customers long to buy and use them. Hence, citing such data must have been really difficult for Apple since it loves keeping sensitive data private. Google's cloud boss Diana Greene seems to be extremely thrilled about this revelation and with this she aims to scale up the cloud infrastructure business of the company.
Apart from Apple, Google's cloud platform is also utilized by premium companies like Spotify, Snap and Paypal.


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Since 1960, the Pottawattamie County Conservation Board (PCCB) has acquired eight parks and natural areas encompassing 1,661 acres across the county, including the award-winning Hitchcock Nature Center. With more than 90,000 visitors a year, the Pottawattamie County parks and natural areas showcase the county's diverse landform and variety of outdoor activities.
Major recreation areas within the system include Arrowhead Park, Botna Bend Park, Hitchcock Nature Center, Narrows River Park and Old Town Park. These parks offer more than 100 campsites; six camping cabins; three enclosed lodges perfect for work retreats, family reunions and get togethers; open and enclosed shelters for warm season gatherings; and miles of trails for hiking, biking, backpacking and walking. Visitors have the opportunity to camp, fish, hike, boat and interact with wildlife while at Pottawattamie County parks.
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Why publishing?
My first day at school, I cried for five whole minutes. Five minutes, while my teacher, Chitra Miss, tried to distract me--by admiring my skirt, the handkerchief pinned on my blouse, my water bottle. When that didn't work, she sat down with me on her lap and started reading from a book. A bright, colorful book that caught my interest, made me concentrate, and learn.
Years have passed by but that first lesson has remained. That good teachers and good books can make a world of difference. That a book that opens up your mind, that sharpens your focus, that teaches you something new makes you somehow more alive.
Perhaps it is because my parents were teachers, who believed that the best friend someone can have is a good book. Or because every time we moved, the first things that got packed and unpacked, very carefully, were the books. Whatever the reason may be, there remains a feeling of mystery and joy every time I open a book.
And that is why I am in publishing. Because there are still books to be read. And who knows what journeys still to be undertaken and what things still to be learnt.
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Baba Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak wallpaper, pics, image & hd photos download from high resolution religious god wallpaper collection to make your mobile and computer background screen spiritual. All Guru Nanak wallpaper are free for download. Guru Nanak was the originator of Sikhism and the first of the Sikh Gurus. His birthday is celebrated worldwide on Kartik Puranmashi, the full-moon day which falls on different dates every year in the month of Katak.


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Created in the traditional style of Mithila, this delightful Madhubani painting celebrates the union of an elephant couple. The painting depicts the pachyderms with beautiful details, while the rest of the composition is filled with flowers. The artist names the painting Hathi Milan, which means "Elephant Union" in Hindi. Â As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Gray is the dominant colour of this painting.Â
Madhubani, which by one account means Forest of Honey, ('Madhu'-honey, 'Ban'-forest or woods) is a region in Mithila region of Nepal and the northern part (Madhubani district) of Bihar. The Madhubani paintings is an ancient style of painting that originates 2500 years ago. Legend has it that The King of Mithila ( a region now in modern Nepal and with its capital Janakpur) had first commissioned rural artists to paint the palace walls. The occasion was his daughter's wedding. The name of his daughter was Sita and the bride groom was Lord Rama.
Following the age old methods of painting, artist, till date, mixes cow-dung and rock-salt glue to the paints. While cow dung is used for the shine it imparts to the colored patches, glue helps the paint to bind well with the special handmade paper used for these paintings.
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Language Schools
Consulting Us About a Distressed Student
Middlebury's Language Schools are renowned for their excellence in producing high levels of language acquisition. The experience of language immersion, combined with the Language Pledge, (a formal commitment required of all students to speak, listen, read, and write in their language of study as the only means of communication for the summer session), open opportunities for students to communicate in their target language and deepen their cultural understanding.
This intense program may produce tension. Some of this may be pleasurable, stimulating, "euphoric" tension, and may enhance the learning experience. However, "dysphoric" tension—disagreeable, discouraging—may also result. What follows is a brief description of some sources of dysphoric tension and things students can do about it.
- Language is one of our primary modes of self-expression. When learning a new language, we are initially limited in our ability to demonstrate our cognitive and creative capabilities, using our fledgling language skills.
- Embarking on a new language is like entering a new reality, for language is used not only for communication but as the medium through which we construct our world. The words available to us influence how we think about things.
- In this "new reality" our sense of self may be altered. Because of our limited language abilities, we may begin to perceive of ourselves as less competent than in our "native language personalities". This may be unnerving for Middlebury language learners who are highly accomplished professionals, teachers, graduate students or undergraduates in their "real" lives.
- When arriving at Middlebury, one is confronted with a new social milieu. Making friends and discovering one's position within this setting are natural concerns that many face. With limited communication skills, it may be difficult to let one's personality shine through.
- A social hierarchy may develop, where more accomplished speakers seek out other accomplished speakers. Relatively inarticulate beginners may feel frustrated at their inability to express complex ideas or make a precise point. They may find their ability to relate to others affected.
- Some students react by withdrawing from social interactions and feeling a lack of self confidence. Depression or anxiety may result. Students often go through several phases of feelings with regard to the language school experience. "Should I even be here?" "Am I at the right language level?" are questions that some students confront at the outset.
Coping Strategies
- Seek out opportunities to engage in activities where your skills, intelligence, and creativity can be expressed. It will remind you about who you fully are.
- Participate in sports and exercise; this is an excellent mode of self-expression that requires minimal language use.
- Go for a long walk alone: enjoy nature and solitude.
- When necessary, call family and friends at home to put language school (and other) concerns in perspective.
- Visit the Center for Counseling and Human Relations: it can provide you with a space where you can talk about your concerns (in English) and allow the full expression of your personality. (The language pledge is suspended at the counseling center.)
- Most of all, try not to be too hard on yourself. Remember, making mistakes is a natural, integral part of learning a new language.
Tips on Being a Good Language Learner (from the Language Schools Handbook)
- BE OBSERVANT: Keep your eyes and ears open. Much of what you need is going on around you rather than in your teaching materials.
- BE (OR BECOME) AN EXTROVERT, PARTICIPATE: Jump in, ask when you don't know, make mistakes. Experiment, learn to develop guessing strategies and be willing to make hypotheses.
- BE PREPARED FOR FRUSTRATION: Interacting with others in another language can be a humbling experience. Increasing one's proficiency in a second (or third) language and culture takes both time and concentrated effort. Learn to be self-conscious in a productive way. Get some exercise and stay as rested as you can.
- BE YOUR OWN TEACHER: Develop your own strategies, figure out what works for you - taking notes outside of class, mnemonic tricks, talking to yourself, etc.
- USE MEMORIZATION: Look for routines, fixed or formulaic chunks of language you can use over and over, bits of songs or plays, etc.
- AIM FOR DISCOURSE, NOT WORDS: Think beyond the sentence, in terms of context, relationships, and overall meaning. A perfectionist's approach to detail will almost certainly prove counterproductive. Especially in the beginning, attention to meaning should come before attention to form.
- GO WITH THE FLOW: Do not rely on rules or explanations to the exclusion of keeping things moving. Develop your ability to paraphrase and use circumlocutions when you do not know a word, rather than give up or lapse into silence.
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Produced by Ene Piirak, Ph.D., Counseling services. Some material adapted from research conducted by Drs. Radnofsky and Spielmann.
Radnofsky, Mary L. and Spielmann, Guy. "The Role of Euphoric and Dysphoric Tension in Language Acquisition: An Ethnographic Study of Beginners' Experience at the Middlebury French School." Research paper funded by a grant through the Middlebury College Language Schools.


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Working Papers
The CLOSUP Working Paper Series is targeted toward academic audiences and informed policymakers and includes research papers that are complete and ready for public presentation. Any topic relevant to local, state, and/or urban policy issues is eligible for inclusion. Current papers in the series are presented below.
(*: indicates graduate* or undergraduate** student author)
Building Affordable Housing in Cities after Abandonment: The Case of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Developments in Detroit
Lan Deng, University of Michigan
Has Competition Led to Healthier Neighborhood Effects? A Study of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Projects Built by Three Sectors
Lan Deng
The Effects of Housing Assistance on Labor Supply: Evidence from a Voucher Lottery
Brian Jacob, Jens Ludwig
Assessing Changes in Neighborhoods Hosting the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Projects
Lan Deng
Are Big Cities Really Bad Places to Live? Improving Quality-of-Life Estimates across Cities
David Albouy
What Helps or Hinders Nonprofit Developers in Reusing Vacant, Abandoned, and Contaminated Property? Findings from Detroit and Cleveland
Margaret Dewar
The Effects on Cities of "Best Practice" in Tax Foreclosure: Evidence from Detroit and Flint
Margaret Dewar
Other Working Papers Series at UM
- See working papers series with relevance to local, state and/or urban policy from around the University of Michigan
Guidelines for the CLOSUP Working Papers Series
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For Three Word Wednesday, prompt words brandish, forbid, manage.
The First Shall Be Last
Rosy smile baring perfect teeth,
well-fed body arising as the
blessed sun in the east, behind
the lectern looking for all the world
like a slick advertisement
in some hip magazine. Brandish
words. Slap the holy book,
make the hard sell. Not having lived,
forbid earthly pleasure, demand
sacrifice since the easy road
grinds on the backs of others—
all praise to you, God's
humble, polished servant.
It may be, in the Last Day,
he will manage to forgive.


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Over 50 million Americans do not have health insurance coverage, with an even more significant percentage accessible only to limited insurance packages. Many people are forced to choose between getting their prescriptions filled and paying for important utilities such as food and rent.
In many cases, people resort to buying affordable over the counter alternatives or foregoing their prescription altogether. Without proper consultation and recommendation by a physician, both alternatives can potentially be fatal for the patient.
Many drug manufacturers have developed patient assistance programs to help counteract the inability of patients to afford their medication. While the prescription assistance programs represent some corporate social responsibility for manufacturers, as well as a marketing tool, they help millions of people access prescription medication worth billions.
How do PAPs work?
Even though the programs are unique to each provider, they all target the reduction of prescription costs. Companies may establish their own guidelines regarding eligibility, such as by developing their own financial requirements, choosing the specific drugs available for the programs and determining the length of time that successful applicants may receive assistance.
Most PAPs require that patients seeking assistance fill in an application form with their identification details, medical history, and financial information. Some may vary on the amount of detail that is required, with certain programs needing the only authentication from your doctor.
Once your application has been made, the pharmaceutical company will consider your eligibility and determine whether or not to offer assistance. For many programs, this might take only a few hours. If successful, you will be contacted in regards to how to collect your medication.
Most PAPs send your medication to your doctor for redistribution. Some programs may send your medication to your pharmacy of choice, from which you will be able to access the lower-cost drugs. A few may send the patient a certificate, which they then forward to their pharmacy. While many programs offer refills for chronic diseases, patients may be forced to reapply for re-evaluation for a few PAPs.
Tips for applying for PAPs
The biggest problem patients face when making their application is lack of cooperation by their doctor. This may range from refusal to complete their required segments to charging patients a fee for the service. Here are some tips to help you get your application ready.
You should fill in all parts of the form that you may be required to. To make it easier for your doctor, you could fill in bits of information that they may need to, but which does not count as sensitive. This could include their name, address and contact information, leaving only the necessary fields. Before asking your doctor to fill in the application, you should attach and corroborate every required document.
Since the doctor might have a busy schedule, allow them some time before following up with the matter. They may need to do it at their convenience and may be unable to do so immediately. If your doctor refuses to fill in the form, you could inform them of your inability to access the prescription.


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The most convenient parking for T5. Simply hand over your keys and stroll to check-in.
Airport parking doesn't come any easier than with Heathrow's handy Valet service. All you have to do is drive to the terminal, and the rest is up to them. It really is that simple!
Everything about this process is quick and stress-free. Simply pull into one of the Valet Parking bays outside T5 and head to reception where your driver will meet you. Then just hand over your keys and make the short walk to the terminal while your car is parked for you in a secured car park, leaving you free to enjoy your holiday.
Your car will be in safe hands while you're away. The car park uses barriers, secured fencing and CCTV. There are also regular staff patrols for added peace of mind, so you can relax knowing your car is being properly looked after while you soak up some international sun.
It's just as easy when you return. After you touch down, simply head back to the Valet Parking office where your car will be waiting for you. All that's left to do then is hop in and head home. With no transfers or long waits, it really couldn't be easier.
For the ultimate convenience in airport parking, this opportunity really is too good to miss.
Hints, tips and extra bits:
If your car has been modified outside of the manufacturer's specifications, it is best to check with the car park before you arrive to make sure they can accept you.
Please let the car park know if you're returning to a different terminal than you left from, so your car can be waiting for you when you return.
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Hi everyone! This post is about Christmas and how we can create a warm holiday atmoshere in our home! So, we gathered pretty images, ideas and crafts, which can transform our place to a hospitable, friendly corner.
Of course, there 's no Christmas, without a Christmas Tree! You can choose between a tall giant tree, or someting alternative or even numerous tiny decorative trees. Colors may vary as well, from red, to gol, green or silver.
Another easy and economic way to decorate our house is to light some candles. They offer warmth, sweet light and beautiful scent. A clever craft is to place little candles in jars or glasses, sometimes colored.
Suprisingly, pinecones are able to elevate any house and to offer a rustic holiday twist. Place them in jars or bottles, or craft decorations with them for the Christmas Tree. A nice idea would be to paintt them in metal hues, like silver & gold.
You can always create your own empellishments, apart fron the tree, using leaves, lights, ribbons, decorations!
There's nothing better in winter, than a fireplace, offerring warmth and cozyness to a home. It's nice to sit around the fireplace or bake treats in there!
What if where you live there's no snow? Use fake! You can fill jars with it, or sprinkle it on your tree.
Last but not least, use your personal style to decorate you house. You can find inspiration in nature, life, traditions, religion (and pinterest). Whatever works for everyone!
For more DIY Christmas Decorating Ideas click here
Love, Eliza & Eva


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Internet giant Google has enabled scholars to post a chunk of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the most important documents to Biblical scholars aside from the Old and New testaments. The announcement has generated a great deal of excitement amongst professional and lay scholars alike – providing ready access to the materials to the public for free.
Google has been making a number of forays into the educational world – most specifically with the Google Art Project. To see the available material of the Dead Sea Scrolls, see the Digital Dead Sea Scrolls.
To learn more about the project, see these articles on the BBC, LA Times, Fox News, and ABC News.


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Went for a 4-mile run this morning before work. I weighed in at a slim 190 lbs. for two days in a row. I've now lost 35 lbs. since starting the diet in November, and am down 50 lbs. from my all-time high of 240 lbs. 4 years ago.
I'm in the best shape I've ever been in my life, and it's only going to get better.
Ironic that I still worry about my health, then, isn't it?
No, I'm not ready to talk about it yet.


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A man wielding an axe has threatened the judge presiding over the controversial detention of Russian punk group Pussy Riot, according to a local news source.
Police said they had arrested a man who burst into the judge's office and threatened her with an axe if she did not release the three members of band, who were arrested for staging a protest against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in February, reports the Moscow Times.
The judge, who last week extended the band members' pre-trial detention until June 24, fended off the attack with the help of court officers, police said. Lawyers for the group have said the man was not connected with the band's case.
The Pussy Riot members were detained following an impromptu performance in Moscow's Christ the Saviour Cathedral, where they sang a song called 'Holy Shit' as a protest against the Orthodox Christian's Church alleged support for Putin.
Last week (April 18), at least 13 people were arrested at a demonstration outside the court hearing in support of the band.
Vladimir Putin's spokesman today (April 23) called for an end to attacks on the Russian Orthodox Church following the protest, stating that it is under attack from "anti-Russian forces".
Commenting on the detention of Pussy Riot, he told Reuters: "The decision must be taken by the legal authorities, in strict accordance with the law."
Tonight (April 23), Pussy Riot supporters are set to gather outside the Russian Embassy in London to protest about the group's detention.


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Rating Standards: 5-Stars = Extraordinary; 4-Stars = Excellent; 3-Stars = Average; 2-Stars = Fair; 1-Star = Poor
€ = Inexpensive: 30€ and under; €€ = Moderate: 31€-49€; €€€ = Expensive: €50 -75; €€€€ = Very Expensive: more than €76 (prices based on minimum 2-courses)
1-Bell = Pleasantly quiet (less than 65 decibels); 2-Bells = Can talk easily (65-70); 3-Bells = Talking normally gets difficult (70-80); 4-Bells = Can talk only in raised voices (75-90); BOMB = Too noisy for normal conversation (90+)
3.2 - Star......................................................€€......................................................... 3 - Bell
This restaurant is in the "Oberkampf" section of Paris in the 11eme arrondissement. This used to be quite a "gritty" neighborhood and has since been very gentrified. Pierre has two restaurants one on Rue Oberkampf, which we went to, and a few steps on the side street of Rue Gambey also his name sake "Pierre Sang."
The restaurant is actually quite small. There was a long bar as you entered with seats for dining. We sat in the basement section where all the wines were stored. It actually felt like we were dining in a wine cellar which is fine by me. Our table was originally set up for 5, but one more friend decided to join They accommodated us by squeezing in another chair. It was tight, but cozy and happily we were all able to break bread together.
The restaurant has only one 'surprise' tasting menu, there are no choices nor a menu telling you what is coming, but they do ask if you have allergies, and according to our waiter, every two days the menu changes. You can have a 2, 3, or 5 course tasting menu. We all opted for 3-courses. They serve your meal without telling you what it is, and then ask you what you think it was after you ate it. I'm not sure if this was done with each table or just ours, but regardless it was an interesting concept.
There were no "amuse bouches" that were provided and we immediately got our entrées.
Shrimp with a broccoli sauce. A very, very simple dish. The shrimp was grilled and sat atop a puree of broccoli. For added sourness, it had some vinegary red onions, a half of a sour cherry and radishes, and garnish with greens that I'm not familiar with, but the waiter said it was indigenous from the south of France. It was a good dish, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Veal with lentils. The veal was perfectly cooked and sat atop a bed of lentils. As a vegetable side it came with a braised bok choy and small cut up haricort vert and beets. They had a nice heaping of "Gochujang" and our waiter also told us that it was also mixed with pureed kimchi. The dish was also splattered with wilted arugula. The veal was cooked perfectly, the haricort vert was al-dente, and the bok choy was nicely braised. The gochujang added a nice dimension to the dish with its spiciness. Our waiter was concerned that it was too spicy, silly boy. We told him it could've been spicier, our group all liked spicy food. Overall it was an excellent, well composed dish.
Apricot ice cream with crumble. A very simple dessert of an apricot ice cream sitting atop a sweet buttery crumble topped off with a lemon creme anglaise and garnished with fresh julienne arugula. And, a nice little surprise of a sugared piece of apricot. My friends who had it said it was very good and enjoyed the differing textures to make it a well balanced dessert.
Cheese plate. I told our waiter up front that I don't eat desserts, but if they had an alternative cheese dish I would take that. I give them credit for this, because it wasn't on their menu but they managed to rustle up some cantal cheese for me, served with a peppery orange marmalade that give it a nice little kick.
Philippe Alliet Chinon. The red drinkers in our group ordered this bottle. A medium red wine that's known for its nice fruity and aromatic nose, with freshness.
Pierre Sang Boyer became a local celebrity when he finished third in the season 2 of "Top Chef" France. He was born in Korea, but adopted at the age of 7 by a French family. He actually went back to Korea to find his roots and upon his return infuseed some of the flavors of Asia into his cooking style. Interestingly, other than the gochujang used as a dipping sauce and the bok choy as vegetable side, there was really nothing Asian or any spices that were infused into the dishes that I tasted. The entrée was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The plat was excellent and all of us agreed it was a well composed dish. And, the dessert in it's simplicity was very good. One of my pet peeve's is not changing out utensils between courses, and in this was the case between the entrée and plat. In my book, there's just no excuse for this, and as a result I gave them an overall lower rating than I would have normally. Our service was very good though. They were very accommodating when we had to change our number and our waiter was quite friendly and amicable. Overall, I thought the food was above average and the price point was excellent. It's a noisy fun place, and not a place to go for a romantic dinner. The cellar was quite warm, but we noticed later it cooled down, so they must've had an air-conditioner, rare in Paris. Would I go back? for lunch porquoi pas (why not).
For 3-courses and two bottles of wine our bill came to 228€ for 6-people or 38€ a person. An incredibly good price point ratio.


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Venice Beach Biennial Weekend July 13-15th, 2012
iPhone photos and my YouTube Video below.
Over 87 artists featured with installations.
It's free. Come one-come all y'all.
(Near 19th Avenue/Boardwalk. Venice 90291. Close to Windward.)
UCLA's Hammer Museum is a huge sponsor.
Venice Carnival--Windward Circle by Post Office
Come to Venice Beach and bring your whole family, come by yourself, or bring a date!!!
Only 8 weekends left of Summer, so do something "different."
It isn't really the "biennial," of Venice. Every two years in Venice, ITALY they have one of the most prestigious exhibitions in the world, entitled....... "Venice Biennale." Funky and crazy Venice, California on the other hand, tongue-in check, rips off the title of the show and makes it, its own!!!!
Venice Beach is having art installations and art objects placed around Windward Circle (19th Street/Boardwalk.)
(Video below of Venice Beach "Easter Island" statues AKA "Moai" statues and the Venice Skateboard Park in the background.)
(Above: Video of "Easter Island" Statues, aka, "moai' statues.)
(Don't blink for the camera. I'm touching one of the statues! Easter Island in Venice Beach baby. As an aside, it is ILLEGAL for tourists to touch the "moai" statues on Easter Island. Easter Island is only 61 square miles and is off the coast of Chile)
(There you go. Eyes Wide Open!!! The famous steel sculpture in the background.
The "moai" Easter Island statues can be up to 80 tons in weight.)
(Above: I went to Barnes and Nobles after visiting Venice and the "moai" statues and by total coincidence, the cover of "National Geographic" and the feature story was about the "riddle of the moving statues on "Easter Island." Strange? Coincidence? All happened on the start of the Venice Beach Biennial which started on Friday the 13th!!! Spooky!!!)
(An artist is in the process of making an amazing piece of art using sawdust. Y'up, sawdust that has been dyed with acrylic.
Note: The pink VBB (Venice Beach Biennial balloon.)
Note: The pink VBB (Venice Beach Biennial balloon.)
(Above: Ooga Booga. Not quite sure what is going on here.)
(Above: Some roller skating purple thing on roller skates taking a breather on the yellow sofa)
(Yes, that could be YOU sitting next to me. The sofa is made out of some solid material, not a traditional "soft" sofa as imagined. Aluminum? Steel? Knock on it and it makes a clanking sound.)
(Above: Notice anything? Two bike frames? Three tires? Yes, the front two forks share the same front wheel. Plus, there are no pedals? Or brakes? Or seats? Or aero bars?)
(Above: a closer look at the front two forks of the two bicycles that shares the front tire?
(Above: Near Windward Circle you'll see about 15-20 stickers on the ground. Each one has a different "thought-provoking" comment. And yes, "When was the last time YOU laughed?")
(Above: The Carnival is here. The Venice Carnivale is here!! This is the famous "Venice/Hollywood-like" sign by Windward and Pacific Avenue.)
(Below: So what's coming up next in Venice?)
(Above: Come on down on Sunday August 5th and you'll see the Festival of the Chariots. You'll see these GIANT chariots with wheels over 6 feet tall. Hare Krishna's throw orange/gold/yellow marigold flowers to the crowds below. It's a happy and peaceful event. And colorful too.)
Stay tuned for the "Topless Day" in Venice.