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'India has shown that it's possible to live with diversity'
Questions and Answers: Lloyd I Rudolph & Susanne Hoeber Rudolph, Authors
Q. What led you both to undertake a journey from Europe to India in 1956, as detailed in your memoir and travelogue, Destination India?
A. It was the era of decolonisation and new nations. We were students of comparative politics and wanted to expand its horizon from Western Europe to Asia, specifically India, a newly independent country with a great ancient civilisation.
We travelled through The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan over the Kybher pass into Pakistan and then India, where we spent six months in Jaipur, then six months in Madras (Chennai). We went on to spend 11 years doing research in India. The book starts with a chapter based on our day-to-day diary of our drive over land from London to India followed with two chapters on what we learned there.
A file picture of the Land Rover at Jai Mahal Palace Hotel that Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph used to travel to India Destination India: From London Overland To India, Lloyd I Rudolph and Susanne Hoeber Rudolph, Rs 450, Oxford University Press. Available at leading bookstores.
Q. What was your goal and what were the challenges you faced?
A. Our goal was to drive to India for our first year of research under the Ford Foundation Foreign Area Training grants. Figuring out the route was a challenge as the route after Greece was unknown. But we had acquired British army maps for guidance. During the journey, we fought to be the driver because the driver could hold on to the steering wheel but otherwise we got along fine. We have been married for 62 years, so, I guess the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Since then, there have been so many changes; it is impossible to say in a few words. We are optimistic of the future because India has shown that in a world being torn apart by ethnic and religious conflict, it is possible to live with diversity. Such a road journey today might not be likely though, given the raging conflicts in the Middle East.
Q. How did you feel when you were awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2014?
A. We were deeply appreciative about the recognition it showed towards our 50-year career consisting of writing on and teaching about India.
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...gratitude and gratefulness--
this one attitude has proven to do more for our
health and happiness than any drug or therapy in existence.
learning to live with a heart of gratitude is challenging.
It is not surprising that God's word
prepares our hearts for precisely this daily challenge...
Give Thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Ephesians 5:20
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,
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Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, Anthem... the writer of these works is a Hero to some and a crazed Evil Harpie to others. Whatever your take, she was a formidable woman by almost anyone's standards. The movement (Philosophy) she founded is known as Objectivism.
Here's the Trailer for "The Fountainhead" Movie:
Ayn Rand YES!
The Federalist
Real Clear Markets
Jerry Kirkpatrick
Ayn Rand: NO!
From Salon: Libertarian Nightmare
CBS: Dead WrongWhy I'm not an Objectivist.
From Stanford
Confessions of a Recovering Objectivist
Madelynne Wager
Other Pro-Rand Groups:
The Atlas Society
Ayn Rand Society
A Couple of Randian Randoms:
Scalzi's Review of Atlas Shrugged.
The New York Times Original Film Review for The Fountainhead.
Michael Shermer's piece
It is now in my Selfish Interest to finish this post (so I can walk my dog?)
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Administration Building
The administration building (Amtshaus) can be regarded as one of the most historically and architecturally important buildings in Ilmenau. With its Baroque appearance, it is the constructional highlight among the other building on Market Square. Remarkable are the Henneberger's coat of arms and the date of the first edification, 1616, in the pediment of the central structure. The construction is said to trace back to the widowed Countess Sophie of Henneberg and since 1634 it has served as a ducal residence and later as an administration building.
Greatly affected by the large city fire of 1752, the building gained its current appearance still standing on the old original base walls and the designs were made by the master builder Gottfried Heinrich Krohne (1703 – 1756). The sandstone tables with the coat of arms over the entrance portal refer to the master builder, carrying the initials of Count Ernst August Constantin (E.A.C.) and the Saxon-Weimar coat of arms.
The prestigious rooms on the first floor with its original stucco ceiling and plank floor served as the ducal family's accommodation until 1918. Also, Goethe used it as his official residence while he was visiting Ilmenau.
After 1920 the building became the property of the Free State of Thuringia and was used as accommodation for court clerks. In 1931, the first small museum of local history with a Goethe memorial room was established on the ground floor. In 1949, the museum was enlarged to include the five rooms of the first floor, which were transformed into a Goethe memorial in 1967. Over 95m², Goethe's administrative work in Ilmenau is presented, especially his work in revitalizing the silver and copper mining industry and his rearrangement of the tax system. This well-composed educational exhibition existed until March 2007. In these 40 years, more than 380,000 guests have visited the Goethe memorial and from 1952 until 2001 the county and district court resided in this building. Since 2002, the building has been property of the city of Ilmenau.
After extensive restoration work, the new exhibition of the GoetheStadtMuseum was opened on 29th November 2008. On the complete first floor, a new and enlarged exhibition became available to the public. Over around 200m², further aspects of the town's history are presented, in addition to its main subject: Goethe in Ilmenau.
Today the administration building houses the cultural office, the tourist information office "Ilmenau-Information" and the GoetheStadtMuseum.


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Job opportunity at IFLA Headquarters: Professional Support Officer
There is a vacancy at IFLA Headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands for the position of:
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At IFLA Headquarters an international staff of over 20 people manages and develops programmes for members and the library and information sector worldwide. IFLA's strategic priorities include access to information, digital content, cultural heritage, the contribution of libraries to national development, and professional practice.
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NASA Mars Rover Will Check for Ingredients of Life
The specific work planned for this instrument on Mars requires more all-covering protective garb for these specialized workers than was needed for the building of NASA's earlier Mars rovers.
The instrument is Sample Analysis at Mars, or SAM, built by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. At the carefully selected landing site for the Mars rover named Curiosity, one of SAM's key jobs will be to check for carbon-containing compounds called organic molecules, which are among the building blocks of life on Earth. The clean-room suits worn by Curiosity's builders at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., are just part of the care being taken to keep biological material from Earth from showing up in results from SAM.
Organic chemicals consist of carbon and hydrogen and, in many cases, additional elements. They can exist without life, but life as we know it cannot exist without them. SAM can detect a fainter trace of organics and identify a wider variety of them than any instrument yet sent to Mars. It also can provide information about other ingredients of life and clues to past environments.
Researchers will use SAM and nine other science instruments on Curiosity to study whether one of the most intriguing areas on Mars has offered environmental conditions favorable for life and favorable for preserving evidence about whether life has ever existed there. NASA will launch Curiosity from Florida between Nov. 25 and Dec. 18, 2011, as part of the Mars Science Laboratory mission's spacecraft. The spacecraft will deliver the rover to the Martian surface in August 2012. The mission plan is to operate Curiosity on Mars for two years.
"If we don't find any organics, that's useful information," said Mahaffy, of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. "That would mean the best place to look for evidence about life on Mars may not be near the surface. It may push us to look deeper." It would also aid understanding of the environmental conditions that remove organics.
"If we do find detectable organics, that would be an encouraging sign that the immediate environment in the rocks we're sampling is preserving these clues," he said. "Then we would use the tools we have to try to determine where the organics may have come from." Organics delivered by meteorites without involvement of biology come with more random chemical structures than the patterns seen in mixtures of organic chemicals produced by organisms.
Mahaffy paused in describing what SAM will do on Mars while engineers and technicians lowered the instrument into its position inside Curiosity this month. A veteran of using earlier spacecraft instruments to study planetary atmospheres, he has coordinated work of hundreds of people in several states and Europe to develop, build and test SAM after NASA selected his team's proposal for it in 2004.
"It has been a long haul getting to this point," he said. "We've taken a set of experiments that would occupy a good portion of a room on Earth and put them into that box the size of a microwave oven."
SAM has three laboratory tools for analyzing chemistry. The tools will examine gases from the Martian atmosphere, as well as gases that ovens and solvents pull from powdered rock and soil samples. Curiosity's robotic arm will deliver the powdered samples to an inlet funnel. SAM's ovens will heat most samples to about 1,000 degrees Celsius (about 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit).
One tool, a mass spectrometer, identifies gases by the molecular weight and electrical charge of their ionized states. It will check for several elements important for life as we know it, including nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur, oxygen and carbon.
Another tool, a laser spectrometer, uses absorption of light at specific wavelengths to measure concentrations of selected chemicals, such as methane and water vapor. It also identifies the proportions of different isotopes in those gases. Isotopes are variants of the same element with different atomic weights, such as carbon-13 and carbon-12, or oxygen-18 and oxygen-16. Ratios of isotopes can be signatures of planetary processes. For example, Mars once had a much denser atmosphere than it does today, and if the loss occurred at the top of the atmosphere, the process would favor increased concentration of heavier isotopes in the retained, modern atmosphere.
Methane is an organic molecule. Observations from Mars orbit and from Earth in recent years have suggested transient methane in Mars' atmosphere, which would mean methane is being actively added and subtracted at Mars. With SAM's laser spectrometer, researchers will check to confirm whether methane is present, monitor any changes in concentration, and look for clues about whether Mars methane is produced by biological activity or by processes that do not require life. JPL provided SAM's laser spectrometer.


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Bodywork for the Summer Enthusiast
Summer is a wonderful time of the year. I am guilty of holding off, waiting to complete some tasks and activities till the sunny days of summer. Now is the time of year we fill with outdoor activities: running, biking, softball, golfing, tennis, water sports – you name it, and it's going on somewhere in the region! We don't hold back, but enjoy every minute we can!
As we give it our all, we also feel the aches and pains of muscles that haven't been challenged at this level and in this manner for some time.If you are an avid bicyclist, during your outing, your quads will be used in demanding, short extension durations, your neck will be arched for safely scanning your environment while biking, your arms and shoulders will have demands from the forward positioning of your body; your back, on down your hips and glutes, are working in very specific ways unique to bicycling.
Contrast that to a tennis enthusiast. The same muscles are firing, yet in completely different ways. The quads, calves, and knees are challenged in different twists and turns and abrupt start and stop patterns. Your neck and shoulders are posturing different for meeting the trajectory of the tennis ball and strategizing your return shot. Your arms and elbows are experiencing a completely different impact to meet and return your shot. Your back and hips are responding with a greater range of motion and holding pattern to return the volley and capitalize on your opponent's play.
In both sports, many of the same muscles are used to complete their unique challenge. The interesting aspect is although the muscles are firing, each are being utilized in different degrees, ranges and durations.A massage session can relieve the aches and pains from overdoing your favorite sport or hobby and give you some down time for renewal.
Your session at élan is customized to your specific needs. When you arrive for your session, you will be greeted via a soft, low-key transition away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You'll encounter soft lighting, gentle ambient music, light aromatherapy (if acceptable to you), a glass of water to continue your hydrating, and most importantly, time to relax and share your needs and goals for today's session. I will take time to ask questions relevant to our work today, and together determine a plan to help you renew and return to balance.
You are unique; your needs are recognized and treated in a caring, intentional, intuitive manner.
Your session will begin with quiet connection, breathwork, and visualization as we invite the body to return to a state of balance. I will never "force" a technique, but always lead with a soft introduction to the muscle or tissue being worked on. Does this mean there is no deep tissue work? There IS deep tissue work, if needed, but all work and techniques are done in a caring, intentional, intuitive manner.
Especially if this is your first time at élan, I will quietly add insight to what is occurring, so the body-mind connection becomes a part of you. Learning to listen to your own body is an asset that will serve you well your entire life! Clients who have come on a regular basis have a deeper understanding of what their body is telling them and can make decisions in their best interests.
A client was in earlier this week, aware of the tightening in one side of her jaw and the tension in the back of her scalp and on down her left shoulder. She connected this to specific stressors occurring in her life at this time. Observing and acknowledging what is transpiring is a wonderful attribute that helps in every situation in life. It's one more facet of living in the NOW. I feel privileged to see this in action in my clients' lives.
I invite you to take some time for your well-being this busy time of the year. There's no time like the present to become the best you there can be!
Sue is an experienced, intuitive bodywork (massage) and energy healer dedicated to coming along side you on your journey. You instinctively know when it's time for a change, whether working with aches and pain in the physical body or resolving imbalances or discomfort in your energy BE-ing.
If you are hurting and ready to begin a new chapter in your well-being, call Sue at 605.254.3665. See more at http://www.elanhealingarts.com
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Is Article 50 Reversible? On Politics Beyond Legal Doctrine
Can the United Kingdom, once it has declared its withdrawal from the EU, revoke this decision later on? This question is at the core of the ongoing case before the UK Supreme Court on Art. 50 TEU. I argue that revocability fits neatly in the letter and spirit of article 50 because of formal and substantive reasons. I further content that the Supreme Court decision may create a bifurcation in which interpretation of a key TEU provision may become purely an issue of domestic law. However, I further content that actors' political decisions have progressively framed a situation in which revocability does not seem politically possible.Continue Reading →


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Departures (2008-2010)
A travel show that is more than a tour guide. Departures combines the strange, endless features of the Earth and the disheartening reality of our limitations and freedom for an exhilarating hour of TV. This show is as real as it gets. Although originating from Canada and featuring a trio of Canadians, Justin, Scott, and Andre, Departures is extremely diverse. The breathtaking visuals, arduous endeavours, and social and political interactions from across the world will leave you angrily envious. Shaping the confidence and stamina of the group while inserting the travel bug deep in the viewers loins. The obscure and sometimes dangerous destinations prove to be the most rewarding. With Departures you'll find that there is something for everyone. Touching down on every continent, odds are you'll be exposed to something new and discover your next destination.
Season 1: Canada: East and West, Jordan, India, Ascension Islands, Japan, Cook Island, New Zealand, Thailand, Cambodia, and Northern Canada.
Season 2: Morocco, Libya, Brazil, Cuba, Mongolia, Iceland, Zambia, Madagascar, Chile, Antarctica.
Season 3: Russia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Greenland, North Korea, Indonesia, Australia.
From mountain climbing, scuba diving, and bungee jumping, the crew of Departures don't know the meaning of intimidation. Never backing down from a challenge, Justin, Scott, and Andre regardless of illness, climate, or safety give it their all to bring a unique perspective of our planet. Whether it may be falling from great heights or entering an active volcano that is spewing lava, smoke, and poisoning the air, Departures is truly something else. The devotion, quality, and dedication of the show is never in question when the crew literally puts their lives in danger to concur their fears and accomplish their dreams. On top of the often ludicrous journeys and patience to acquire the picturesque grace of our cosmic home, the cast deal with their own turbulence outside of the airplanes. Gaining and losing relationships, altering careers, and times of severe homesickness, the Departures crew put it all on the line. Watching Departures you'll get the strong urge to give yourself more of an identity. Become one with what you want and strive towards it. Departures is the spawn of realized dreams and we should all be more aware of what that feels like. The musical score sets the mood and adds a sense of eternity to a finite space. Enlightening, funny, and richly atmospheric. Departures will cause you to reassess your life.
Departures: 10 out of 10.
Argo (2012)
Following up Gone Baby Gone and The Town, Ben Affleck's Argo was released with seemingly insurmountable expectations. But the dark, satirical humour, unbearable tension, and outstanding performances by its entire cast is what separated Argo from a pack of dramatized history films in 2012. Argo further cements Ben Affleck as a force both on and off camera. A political thriller that had some tough competition in 2012, all heavily based on historic significance. However, despite this disadvantage, Argo was able to walk away with top honours at the Oscars. Featuring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin, and a slew of supporting stars, Argo is sound from top to bottom. The retro look and immersive story make Argo glow and full of intensity.
The American embassy in Iran was invaded and lost to Iranian revolutionaries in 1979. Numerous Americans were taken hostage. However, during the carnage and chaos, six managed to escape. The six Americans took refuge at the Canadian Ambassador's house and stayed, waiting for the CIA to work out a way to bring them home. Tony Mendez (Affleck) with the help of Lester (Arkin) and John (Goodman), devised a plan to extract the six using a fake movie as a cover. The six Americans were to be various crew members and producers from Canada on a location scout. With the revolutionaries slowly beginning to realize Americans missing and the White House getting cold feet, time begins to run out.
Depending more on the source material than making it appeasing. Argo is rewarded for staying true to the past, investing in the audiences tolerance, and choosing intelligence over appearance. In the lead role, Ben Affleck's work ethic and exterior are impenetrable, exactly what they should be. You'd want someone calm and composed holding your life in their hands. Affleck is immovable and should have earned an Oscar nomination for his performance. Cranston and Goodman are equally as impressive in their supporting roles, but are an afterthought to Arkin's Oscar nominated performance. With its strong cast and durable, yet entrancing script. Argo is proof that quality over quantity is the best policy, deservedly winning best picture.
Argo: 9 out of 10.
Top 10 Memorable Uses of "F**K" in Cinema
A brief outline of the top 10. We don't care if there is an "er," "ing," or "mother" before it or after it or any word you can think of associated with it. As long as those four letters are in the quote, it is fair game. Again, this is our personal favourites, so feel free to add any we may have missed or you think should have been included. This goes without saying, but for anyone who didn't figure this out already. Warning: contains strong language.
10: Gangs of New York. "I don't give a tuppenny fuck about your moral conundrum, you meat-headed shit sack" The Butcher. Robbed of an Oscar, one of the best villains in cinema ever. We will not deprive him of this honour.
9: Wedding Crashers. "Mom, the meatloaf…Fuck!" Chaz. Classic.
8: Tropic Thunder. "Take a big step back…and literally fuck your own face!" Les Grossman. The entire scene is worthy, but this line stands out the most.
7: Taxi Driver. "Who the fuck do you think you're talking to?" Travis Bickle. Again, the entire scene is worthy but this is an absolute classic.
6: Pulp Fiction. "Say what again…say what again…I dare you, I double dare you mother fucker…say what one more god damn time!" Jules. Had to be in the top 10.
5: Scarface. "You fucking cockroach" and "You fucking with me, you fucking with the best" Tony Montana.
4: American History X. "You just fucked with the wrong bull!" Danny.
3: Wanted. I'll let the picture do the talking.
2: Goodfellas. Again, check out the pictures.
"You mother Fucking mutt" Tommy.
1: 25th Hour. I don't really feel like writing out the whole scene, but essentially if you haven't seen it, go check it out on youtube. "Fuck you" is mentioned countless times and it is one of the best sequences in cinema history. Edward Norton makes the list twice.
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The Raid: Redemption (2011)
Seizing what it has to offer instead of overcompensating and confusing the plot, which is done all too often these days. The Raid: Redemption might be brainless action, but it accomplishes what it sets out to achieve and more. It's impeccably and incredible choreographed violence is paced and ascending. Leading to a slowly burning, blood soaked finale that will leave you craving seconds. Blindly proceeding forward with its strong foot leading. The foundation, the story, is actually quite intriguing. Characters divided by morals but connected by roots, criss crossing in and out of compassion and resentment. The Raid: Redemption's cast is thrown to indecision and seemingly cross the line between fiction and reality in their performances. Directed by Gareth Evans, who is putting his talent to good use following up The Raid by contributing to the popular horror anthology V/H/S's sequel, V/H/S 2. With The Raid: Redemption, what you see is what you get, no mirage, which is an oddity these days.
In Indonesia, an apartment building is the base for a cruel, criminal drug lord named Tama and his gang. One morning, Lieutenant Wahyu and Sergeant Jaka prepare their special forces team that includes Rama, a rookie and expectant father to raid the safe house. Tama and his gang manage to take out the majority of the special unit. Tama proceeds to announce over the PA system that the remaining members of the team are trapped on the sixth floor and whoever takes them out will be granted free, permanent residence. Now having to deal with Mad Dog, and Andi, Tama's top henchmen, the rest of the gang, and building patrons, the team wholeheartedly fights back to take control of the building and destroy the gang.
Upon viewing The Raid, you'll get the feeling that you're trailing behind the SWAT team watching everything unfold, it's beyond exhilarating. Evans and crew did a lot of things right, but knew to do one thing better than the rest, and that is when to show something and knowing when not to. For example, you might feel deprived of unnecessary violence when near the beginning someone is murdered with an axe and nothing is visible. Be warned, what you're asking for is brutality and gore. With The Raid: Redemption, you are rewarded for your bloodthirsty insanity, you just might have to wait a bit longer and work a bit harder. There is no masking of the simplicity or camouflaging what it lacks. The Raid: Redemption is an emotional tale that doesn't need you to over think. Sit down, relax, enjoy the excessive carnage and the destructiveness of its ferocity.
The Raid: Redemption: 8.5 out of 10.
Lincoln (2012)
Frontier(s) (2007)
It has its moments, but Frontier(s) tries to do too much with a non-sensical plot and teach too many lessons that it knocks out any interest you might have had. If it had stuck to a plain story with clear motives, even if they are familiar, been structured somewhat properly, and gave enough time to each aspect instead of jamming it all into a despicable mess, Frontier(s) would have been much better, at least half decent. It is another entry into the French extremist movement that is hit and miss. Martyrs and Inside being hits while Ils (Them) and Frontier(s) are misses (Ils not as far of a miss as Frontiers). Frontier(s) is an all night excursion with no horizon. Assembling parts from films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and draining political turmoil and sprinkling it throughout with no purpose. Frontier(s) doesn't know how to translate conscious cinema, or create, nor convey enough scares and gore to encompass a genre.
Riots and chaos ensue after a right-wing extremist is elected president of France. A group of teenagers who manage to steal a bag of money plan to escape the craziness by fleeing to Amsterdam. During a series of events, Yasmine's brother Sami is shot. The group decides to split up. Alex, Yasmine, and Sami head to the hospital while Tom and Farid drive to the boarder. Tom and Farid decide to stop at a sleazy motel where they are offered a free room and sex. They call Alex to inform them of their location and to invite them to the inn. Soon after, they discover the inn is run by a family of Nazi cannibals trying to create a pure race.
Karina Testa, the female lead is passable, but her incessant shaking is so frustrating. It is so genuinely annoying that you'll find yourself yelling at her idiotic choices and unsanctioned mannerisms. I don't know if it was the director, the writers, or Testa on her own who gave the go ahead on her continuous seizures, but it was definitely misplaced and overused. The build up didn't even warrant a severe state of shock. The woman in Martyrs, hell, even Inside's two leads went through more and took it better than someone who, for the most part is untouched. Yeah, you got your hair cut unwillingly, been hit a couple of times, seen some people die, but one of the girls in Martyrs was literally skinned alive and took it better and she was still able to make sensible choices, so honestly…suck it up. I know they're trying to evoke a sense of empathy, but in reality you don't really care what happens to any of the leads which is ultimately why Frontier(s) fails.
Frontier(s): 5.5 out of 10. The only reason they get a passing grade is some clever kills and appeasing gore. However, If this is your saviour and is the only reason you're above 500, it might be time to reevaluate your picture.
Eraserhead (1977)
The disturbing, controversial full length feature debut from David Lynch, Eraserhead is a grim depiction of unprepared, irresponsible adults struggling with sudden parenthood. Mixing elements of fantasy and horror, Lynch laid out his path of obscure filmmaking from the get go. Resembling the style of noir films, Eraserhead's ominous score and abrupt, terrifying visions will leave your heart beating out of your chest. Eraserhead is relentlessly unnerving and will still scare you half to death 36 years after its initial release. Featuring Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, and a terribly deformed infant, Eraserhead's cast knows how to chill the viewers very bones. I'll issue a warning for this one. If you view it unprepared like I first did, it will definitely run up the electricity bill (because you'll sleep with the lights on…get it?).
Henry (Nance) lives in what appears to be an abandoned apartment building surrounded by an industrial jungle. The mechanisms of these factories continually make defining sounds and the encompassing area appears to be an apocalyptic wasteland. Attending a bizarre dinner with his girlfriend Mary (Stewart), Henry receives some troubling news. She has bore a child prematurely and the infant is severely deformed. Returning home with the creature, Henry and his girlfriend's relationship begins to fall apart due to the infants incessant needs. Mary leaves Henry to tend for the baby on his own. During his secluded time with the infant, Henry begins to hallucinate unsettling visions and behave strangely.
For me, I saw Alien before Eraserhead even though it was released two years before it. The reason I bring it up is while watching Eraserhead, it reminded me a great deal of the first time I saw Alien. Both similarly have a deformed, bloody and puss riddled creature that screeches, but it's more to do with the calm, often uneventful pace that lulls you into a false sense of safety. Then when you're just getting comfortable, the film sends you into shock and you're struggling to peel your eyelids apart. The mounting tension, apparent weirdness, and abominating visuals of Eraserhead are so well interleaved, each one feeds off the previous to create genuine fright. Half of the time you don't even know why you're scared, you just can't decipher or connect with what's on screen and it leaves you feeling abandoned and terrified. Lynch and Nance are so deeply on the same page that they're getting paper cuts. Nance's portrayal of a normal man beautifully struggling with his own mortality and passiveness is infectious. Lynch's early form is much like that of Luis Bunuel but he is able to make this surrealist picture his own with a truly original and relatable tale at the films core. Eraserhead is a whole body workout and should be thoroughly prepared for before you trifle with it and wake the beast.
Eraserhead: 8.5 out of 10.
Django Unchained (2012)
It goes to darker and more controversial places than Inglorious Basterds. Something that, by most was thought to be impossible. Django Unchained is another monumental entry in Quentin Tarantino's remarkable repertoire and once again displays his confidence and comfort level handling questionable subject matter. One thing Tarantino deserves mammoth respect for is his ability to connect with his target audience and more importantly, never undermining their intelligence. Whether it is the use of several languages or rewriting historical events, Tarantino gives the viewers credit and is rewarded for his investments. Django Unchained's cast is led by Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L Jackson, and Kerry Washington. Profane, violent, and incredibly entertaining, Django Unchained is a showcase of Tarantino's unique brain and style as well as impeccably acted.
Dr. King Schultz (Waltz), a former dentist, manages to track down and obtain the freedom of a slave named Django (Foxx). Upon learning that Schultz is a bounty hunter, Django is trained to become his apprentice. Schultz needs Django to help him hunt down a group of brothers to collect a bounty. After finishing business with the brothers, Django and Schultz shift their gaze to a ruthless plantation owner named Calvin Candie (DiCaprio), who owns Django's wife Broomhilda (Washington). Concocting a plan to free Broomhilda from Candie and his conniving slave and friend Stephen (Jackson), Django and Schultz get more than they bargained for.
With his last two outings, Tarantino has managed to turn even his harshest critics into fans. The reason being that no matter how his previous films struck you, Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained are ingenious and too well crafted to ignore. I know numerous people who absolutely appalled Tarantino movies up until 2009. The comedy, action, and pure, creative brilliance in Django and Basterds is impossible to dismiss. Earning several Oscar Nominations for Django Unchained both on and off screen. Tarantino, cast, and crew put their talents to work and don't disappoint. Waltz is the MVP for the second straight Tarantino outing, winning his second Oscar in as many nominations. DiCaprio and Jackson battle one another in hilarious fashion and manage to outshine Foxx. Foxx who performs admirably is simply outgunned by his surrounding cast. It isn't his fault entirely, it's just that with these acting heavyweights, someone has to be the weak link,even if it is by comparison. Django Unchained is as brutal as it is fun making it a must see whether you're a Tarantino enthusiasts or not.
Django Unchained: 9 out of 10.
Top 10 Trilogies
1. a: The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Tied for first place, the Lord of the Rings Trilogy is one of the most complete and balanced trilogies of all time.
1. b: The Dark Knight trilogy. Being able to tie with quite possibly the greatest cinematic achievement ever, The Dark Knight Trilogy reshaped comic book films and shattered the box office.
3. Star Wars trilogy: Episodes 4, 5, and 6. These original sci-fi masterpieces made the list without question.
4. a: The Godfather trilogy. If it wasn't for a shaky third outing, The Godfather trilogy would without hesitation be in the top 3.
4. b: Bourne: original trilogy. Being tied with the Godfather trilogy should be incentive enough to give the Bourne trilogy the respect it deserves.
6. Jurassic Park trilogy. An irreplaceable part of most generations childhood. The Jurassic Park trilogy may not be as strong from top to bottom, but its undeniably a thoroughly fun time.
7. Indiana Jones: original trilogy. Spielberg's masterful trilogy is without a doubt nostalgic, quotable, and an unmatchable thrill.
8. The Terminator: original trilogy. Featuring Arnold in his prime. The Terminator trilogy provides a few good frights and is a shoot first, ask questions later roller coaster ride.
9. The Matrix trilogy. The most sophisticated and intelligent trilogy on the list. The last two films may not be as perfected as the original, but still manage to grab the viewers attention.
10. Vengeance trilogy. Chan-wook Park's bloody and smart trilogy is definitely the most vicious on the list.
Honourable Mentions: Die Hard original trilogy, X-Men original trilogy, The Evil Dead trilogy, Toy Story trilogy, Mariachi trilogy, and Alien original trilogy.
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
A much more passionate labyrinth and overall refined offering than The Hurt Locker. Director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal once again delve into the war overseas with Zero Dark Thirty and bring a fact driven theatrical adaptation of the most elaborate manhunt in history to the screen. Using familiar tactics such as tense situations and loveable characters, Boal and Bigelow triumph once again with Zero Dark Thirty. However, setting aside the similarities in the strain and showiness between The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty. Bigelow and Boal insert new facets like intellect and balance to make Zero Dark Thirty more effective, complete and full of intensity. Featuring Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Mark Strong, Kyle Chandler, Joel Edgerton, and Chris Pratt. Zero Dark Thirty's all star cast are layered throughout its multiple story lines and given enough purpose to fulfill their potential.
A CIA operative named Maya (Chastian) is thrust into the war on terror. One of her first experiences is the extraction of information through any means necessary, understanding that this is the extreme needed at times to gain knowledge. Working with her partner Dan (Clarke), Maya quickly learns and adapts to life overseas. Over seven years, Maya is narrowing down her leads in hopes of finding Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden. With the help of Joseph (Chandler), George (Strong), and numerous other, in 2011, her tireless efforts are about to pay off. Staying in contact with Patrick (Edgerton), Justin (Pratt), and the Navy team. Maya observes the mission to the suspects home.
While the depth of the material Zero Dark Thirty is based upon is somewhat of a blur to the public eye. The surface of it has been broadcast from a far on every news channel since 9/11. Being able to produce such a definitive and enjoyable piece of cinema from an overseen and collated event years in the making is something Boal, Bigelow, and crew should be proud of. Jessica Chastain is the only actor to earn an Oscar Nomination for her performance in the film and deservedly so, she is incredibly pragmatic. Her natural essence and unrelenting drive fit perfectly into her role. Jason Clarke should have garnered more praise and a nomination in his supporting role to Chastain but was snubbed in my opinion. Clarke is intimidating and ruthless encompassing everything needed to be emotionless and feared. The rest of the supporting cast is equally as impressive, holding nothing back. Zero Dark Thirty is a smart, entertaining nail biter.
Zero Dark Thirty: 9 out of 10.


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by Adam Baker
Staff Writer
Being on the basketball team is a privilege in itself. Just think there are somewhere around 10 people on the basketball team, and there are thousands of people in the school. Only 1 percent of those people will be able to make the team. Within those 1 percent of possible people who can play on the team, only 5 of them can be on the court at a single time. Which means that it comes down to barely half of a percent of people can play at once.
What it means to be on the team for me is that I am a part of something bigger than myself. It means that I have been chosen to be one of the select few to represent the school in one of the most magnificent sports on the planet. The most important part of being on the team is learning to rely on others to have your back when you make a mistake, and there is no greater feeling than knowing that you have the support you of every teammate on the team not to forget the coaches.
The coaches play a big role in the basketball experience. Their knowledge and experience of the game can be the difference of being a great team or just a mediocre team that no one is going to remember the day after they play them. As a player of the game, i know that the coach's rules are final, even if I forget what he wants us to run from time to time. If he tells me shoot the ball instead of driving to the basket: I am going to do exactly that. I sometimes have to remember that there are multiple views to the game, literally. I may be on the court and just picked up a cheap foul that I thought was completely legal. However, my coach is on the sideline and saw exactly what the problem was. So with that, he can help me adjust to the problem and work to fix it.
Basketball is a lot more work than most people would imagine. It's easy to believe that you just run up and down a court and shoot the ball. That is completely false. There is so much skill involved with the game, that it requires practice beyond what most people imagine. For example, just your basic shot takes multiple steps. First, you must square up your body to the basket, which basically means that you should be facing the rim. Next, you have to bend your knees, and bring the ball to your shooting pocket. Your shooting pocket is between your navel and your chest. After, you must bring the ball up using your shooting hand (which is most likely your dominant hand) and your guide hand (which is the opposite of your shooting hand). Then, using your guide hand to keep the ball straight you flick the shot with your shooting hand and hold your form. A good shot takes many hours of practice, and that happens to be only one part of the game. There are still loads of things that weren't mentioned like, footwork for moves on the perimeter, and footwork for post moves. The defensive side of the sport is even more difficult.
The most positive experience of being on team, is the bond that you create with the other members of the team. All the blood sweat and tears, that are shed throughout the season are something that you can never get back. If the team is a team that works hard every day and does its absolute best to become better everyday, it is going to show in the team bond. A team that doesn't work hard is not going to have as much chemistry as one that is going to strive to get better at every possible day. This bond is not limited to just being on the court. If i see one of my teammates walking across campus you better believe I am going to say hello or greet them in some way. In my opinion, the bond of a basketball player and his team is the strongest connection we have. If I am down in the dumps, I can go up to any one of the members of my team and they will extend some empathy for my situation or at least pretend to for the sake of being teammates. Not only do they show empathy towards me, I also know that they aren't going to go around and tell everyone what I just told them in confidence.
Being a captain of the team is one of the biggest responsibilities that can be placed on you as a basketball player. Despite the fact that all that responsibility is placed on you, it is still the most rewarding feeling to be one. The feeling that everyone is going to look up to you for advice when it comes down to crunch time. Being a captain you are basically just an extension of the coach on the court. After all, the coach has placed the captains in the spot they are because of the leadership qualities.
Being on the team is a powerful thing. Together Everyone Achieves More. Most people who have played on a team understand that acronym to be true.


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To begin with his disciples were at a bit of a loose end. That is not to say that they had no chores to get on with. Think of it like this: someone you are close to has just left town. You have said your last 'good bye' and now the train/plane/taxi has disappeared from view and you have the rest of the day to yourself. You know that it is likely that the next time that they will come and visit will be for your funeral. In your heart you wish it were not so, but you realise that with the difficulty of the journey it is so. I dare say most of us as some point or other in our lives have had to say 'good bye' like that.
Then what? We should get on with the rest of the day whether it's going back to work, finishing the weekly shop, doing the household chores. But if we had set aside the whole morning then there is no rush. What do we, their family and/or friends, do now? Isn't there a kind of listlessness; we are not yet quite ready to get back to normal – or rather to the "new normal" that we have begun to realise?
I sense it would have been a bit like that for Jesus's disciples except for the fact that he had given them a task to do: to pray and wait together; to pray for and to wait for the Holy Spirit.
Today's novena topic is prayer for the marginalised. We might have a specific group in mind but I suspect that in every walk of life we may be surprised to find out who are the marginalised in our sphere life.
A Prayer for the Sunday after AScension Day
Risen, ascended Lord, s we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, so that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. (Common Worship: Additional Collect)


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So many people have messaged and asked how I am doing with my pregnancy so I figured it was about time I shared an update! I have always heard that you show much earlier with your second than your first, but that has not been the case with me. I'm still wearing my regular clothes (though I think maternity jeans will be purchased soon) and only in the past week and a half did I really start showing. In case you didn't see this post, we are happily having a BOY!
How far along: 20 weeks and 1 day! My week always begins on Thursday.
Thoughts: I am amazed that we are already at the halfway mark! Although, if this baby is anything like his sister and decides to come early, then we have already passed the halfway mark. I'm so excited for another baby, I've waited a long time on my second child. I can't wait to snuggle and cuddle with him when he is a newborn. My memories are a bit fuzzy from when Kendall was a newborn, but I'm excited to experience it all over again. Being completely transparent, I do sometimes get a bit overwhelmed when I look at Kendall and think of a lot of the milestones we have successfully completed (sleeping through the night, separation anxiety, potty training) and realize we have to do that all over again. But the thought of a precious little boy completing our family makes me not focus on the tough parenting things that lay ahead (and I know there are more to come once we get to the teenage years).
I've shared this with some of my friends, but I feel it bears repeating here. When we moved out of Northern Virginia to begin a brand new life and allow Tolar to go back to school, we knew that a second child would be put on hold for awhile. I did mourn the fact that my children would not be 2-3 years apart as my sister and I are 2 1/2 years apart and extremely close. However, God always knows the right plan and took care of us. You see, I'm a neat freak through and through. A clean house makes me feel in control. Well, when I imagined life and birthing my second child, I never imagined building a brand new house! But God knew! Can you imagine how out of control I would feel moving into a new house with a messy toddler AND a newborn? I would have gone crazy!!!! Luckily by the time we move, my Kendall will be just a few months shy of 5 years old and she is already able to help me out with lots of things around the house. And she is old enough to know that she too also likes things to be neat and tidy. God is so awesome; I love how He takes care of even the tiniest details in our lives.


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The 7 Most Wearable Fall Trends from New York Fashion Week
Street-style stars, teach us your ways
This week, the chicest people on the planet gathered in New York City for the Spring 2016 fashion shows. However, it wasn't the sundresses on the runways but all the current fall duds outside, on the sidewalks, that got us really pumped. Get a load of the best trends you can wear right now.
Cropped Flares
Also starring: lace-up heels.
Get the look: Frame Denim jeans ($249)
Off-the-Shoulder Tops
Summer's breakout hit, now extending well into the cooler months. (Just add layers.)
Get the look: Tibi top ($295)
Keep the flap-closure shape on your shopping radar.
Get the look: Chlo� bag ($1,090)
Anything in Burnt Orange
The color of the season.
Get the look: Topshop pants ($58)
And Anything in Oxblood
Especially in a rich suede.
Get the look: Rebecca Minkoff trench ($898)
Statement Ankle Boots
Pro tip: Keep everything else simple.
Get the look: Dune London boots ($159)
Workwear Vests
A trend that's showing no signs of slowing down: the updated suit.
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Worship and Prayer
Regular Worship
Our services, from the traditional to the modern, take place in the churches of Osbaldwick and Murton, and also those of nearby Tang Hall. Visitors, enquirers and new members are always very welcome to any of our services.
At St Thomas's in Osbaldwick, most of the regular Sunday services have hymns and a talk or a sermon given by the Vicar or the Reader. From time to time our 10.00 am service is attended by Osbaldwick Brownies and Rainbows or other visiting groups.
In the intimate setting of St James's in Murton we usually worship on the 2nd Sunday at 4.00 pm. The service varies from Evensong (either in the traditional Book of Common Prayer form or in the modern Common Worship form) to a Service of the Word, Songs of Praise or Taize-style services.
Our mid-week services include a said Holy Communion, a short United Morning Prayer and an evening United Service. These take place in Osbaldwick and in the churches of Tang Hall with whom we have active links. For those with the very young we also have a very informal Buggy Service.
Our regular services are shown below, however the service calendar contains full details of services in both our churches.
|Service Times
|Service Details
|Said Communion
|Every Sunday 8.00 am
|Common Worship, Order 1 (traditional)
|Family Service
|1st Sunday 10.00 am
|Parish Communion
|2nd, 4th, 5th Sundays 10.00 am
|Common Worship, Order 1 (contemporary)
|Family Communion
|3rd Sunday 10.00 am
|Based on Common Worship, Order 1 (contemporary)
|Evening Worship
|2nd Sunday 4.00 pm (Murton)
|Evensong (1662) or Common Worship
|Every 1st Thursday at 9.00 am there is a service of United Morning Prayer at a different church in our neighbourhood. Details can be found in the Service Calendar.


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Hi Crafters, You can use this .scut file to cut out a welded HB. This can be used on cards to say Happy Birthday, or if you have initials that are HB. Also posted today is a Springy flower file that you can use to decorate whatever your heart desires. This may be a tip or not: use pattern paper instead of plain card stock, or you can layer using a combination of both.
Hope you are enjoying the Spring. I sure am, and also looking forward to celebrating Easter. Thanks for stopping by.


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Who are McKinney-Vento Students?A student may be considered "McKinney-Vento eligible" if he or she is presently:
What services are available for McKinney-Vento students?McKinney-Vento students have the rights to:
- Living in a shelter
- Living in a motel, hotel, or campground due to lack of adequate housing
- Sharing housing with relatives or others due to lack of housing
- Living in a train or bus station, a park, or in a car
- Living in an abandoned building
- A youth not living with a parent or guardian
- A child awaiting long-term foster care placement
- A child of a migrant worker
- In other situations that are not fixed, regular, or adequate for nighttime residence
How can I access services for a McKinney-Vento student?For students who are new to the School District of Beloit, contact the Central Enrollment Office (608-361-4171). For current Converse students, contact the school counselor, Staci Sarvis-Brandt (608-361-2187).
- Immediate school enrollment (even if they lack proof of residency, guardianship, immunizations, or school records)
- School choice (they may choose to stay at the school they attended when permanently housed or to enroll in the school where they are currently living)
- Free lunches for the duration of the school year
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Buying a new car isn't my idea of a smart financial decision, but if you insist, there are a few things you should be sure to ask before you sign anything. Jalopnik asked its readers for suggestions, and picked the top ten. Here are the first five:
- How much is the car after fees and licensing?
- What's the warranty coverage? Are there any perks like free maintenance?
- Has the car been damaged?
- Can I have a test drive?
- Is that [price] the best you can do?
Read Ten Important Questions To Ask When Buying A New Car at Jalopnik for the full list.
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Or at least, it's not the tour attraction in Korea that companies will lead you to believe. It's called something else. The DMZ is the De-Militarized Zone and it is the border that cuts Korea in half by North and South Korea. It gets a lot of attention in the media, so a lot of people request to go there through tour companies. Just about all tourists going to Korea for the first time will believe that the DMZ tour will take you to see North Korean and South Korean soldiers standing across from each other at the border staring down one another in a game to see who flinches first.
Yet tour companies will lead you astray and show you something else. What people are WANTING to see is actually the JSA Tour. That is where you see the soldiers and go inside the blue MAC building where you are technically in North Korea. JSA stands for Joint Security Area and it is the tour that people are usually thinking in the minds of the depicted standoff between North and South. You should really make sure you clarify that you want the JSA Tour and not the DMZ Tour.
The DMZ Tour itself is not a bad tour at all. In fact, a lot of people enjoy it. You get to see Kaesong, a city in North Korea as well as Dorasan Station. The highlight of the tour of course is going down the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel. During the 70's and 80's, North Korea dug 4 tunnels underneath the DMZ spread widely across the border to one day plot a surprise attack on us. We were tipped off about this and caught them down there. They immediately retreated while scrambling to paint the tunnels black. The reason for this is because they wanted us to think that they were innocently mining for "black" coal.
The reason why tour companies push the DMZ tour and somewhat mask the JSA tour is because there are 1) higher margins, 2) faster and less strict visa process and 3) easier for their guides to go into DMZ.
The JSA Tour is run by the United Nations and there are strict regulations and offers no flexibility for tour companies to upsell their services. You meet at a rendezvous point in Seoul, get on a bus with a group tour, see JSA and come back to the original meeting point. All set at one price.
The DMZ Tour has some regulations, but can be somewhat flexible compared to JSA. It is also a group tour, but tour companies can drive their customers to Imjingak Park from Seoul in which they can charge extra margins for transportation. Since they control the transport, they can also control what restaurant they go to for lunch. Another source of revenue is that they can charge a margin for sending in a guide with you. The DMZ Tour doesn't really have a guide, but a driver and a pre-recorded introduction of every place you visit before going. Having a guide accompany you definitely has value as it makes the tour semi-private and can give you more insights as to what you are witnessing there at the time.
Again, the point of the post is not to downplay the DMZ Tour at all. The point is to make sure that you are aware that there are differences and that tour operators can be sly in what tour they market to you. Both are great tours in their own right. Just know that the DMZ Tour is NOT the DMZ Tour that you are thinking.
If you are interested in signing up for either the JSA Tour or the DMZ Tour, you can do so for either right here.


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Location, Great Location! Luxury End unit Townhome in Quiet Green Tree-Lined Marpole Area. Beautiful 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Excellent Layout and Open Floor Plan on Main Floor, Quality Built w/lots of Granite, Marble, Crown moldings, Hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, Alarm System & Front door Intercom. 2 Great Bedrooms on the 2nd Floor, Penthouse Master Bedroom Has Private Balcony w/view Overlooking the Park, Bridge & City. 2 Secured Side by Side Parking & A Big Storage locker. Catchment Area for Lloyd George ELementary & Churchill Secondary School.Close to Shopping, Transit, Recreation & Canada Line, Easy Access to UBC & Airport..Parking # P02 and P03. Locker #6. Motivated Seller, I Have The Great Relationship with the Seller and Welcome Your Offers!
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Is it February that comes in like a lion and out like a lamb? No, on second thought, I think that's March. In any case, my February has hit me like one of those road trains that pass through town every day. I knew it was coming and thought I was prepared, but it still 'hit me for six'. I can't believe I'm doing this again.
I've committed to writing 2000 words every day this month.
Each night, I'll post how many words I've written that day. And you, my dear visitors and beloved followers, are going to hold me accountable.
I started off with 51,954 words this morning.
Tonight I have 53,963.
I know it's 10:00 pm. I got stuck on some legal jargon and a couple of dialogs, but I'm fairly satisfied with my day one efforts.


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Apache2 mod_rewrite and %{REQUEST_FILENAME}
I'm trying to develop a new website to increase my php object oriented skills. For this new website, I want every request for any url that doesn't match a actual file on the disk to be redirected to index.php (to handle parameters in fact). Easy with apache2 rewrite rules :
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-l
RewriteRule ^/(.*)$ /index.php?rt=$1 [L,QSA]
This means : if the requested file is not a real file, and isn't a directory, and isn't a symlink, then redirect to index.php.
I was really surprised to discover that it doesn't work. Though, everybody seems to use this syntax ! I checked my apache version : Apache/2.2.9 (Debian), nothing special with this one I guess.
To understand what Apache was doing with my rewrites, I activated the rewrite log :
RewriteLogLevel 5
Here's what I got (the interesting part, cause I got a looot more !) :
[blah blah blah] (3) applying pattern '^/(.*)$' to uri '/toto.htm'
[blah blah blah] (4) RewriteCond: input='/toto.htm' pattern='!-f' => matched
[blah blah blah] (4) RewriteCond: input='/toto.htm' pattern='!-d' => matched
[blah blah blah] (4) RewriteCond: input='/toto.htm' pattern='!-l' => matched
[blah blah blah] (2) rewrite '/toto.htm' -> '/index.php?rt=toto.htm'
So apaches verifies only '/toto.htm' and not the whole path for "%{REQUEST_FILENAME}"? I thought though it was the whole path… let's verify in the doc.
From http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.0/mod/mod_rewrite.html, by habit (cause I used apache 2.0 a lot more than apache 2.2 from now on) :
REQUEST_FILENAME : The full local filesystem path to the file or script matching the request.
Hmm. But I use apache version 2.2, so what do they say here http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.2/mod/mod_rewrite.html :
REQUEST_FILENAME : The full local filesystem path to the file or script matching the request, if this has already been determined by the server at the time REQUEST_FILENAME is referenced. Otherwise, such as when used in virtual host context, the same value as REQUEST_URI.
REQUEST_URI : The resource requested in the HTTP request line. (In the example above, this would be "/index.html".)
Ok, I understand, I use virtual hosts (like everybody, uh?), so the real syntax for my needs is :
RewriteCond %{DOCUMENT_ROOT}%{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteCond %{DOCUMENT_ROOT}%{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-l
RewriteRule ^/(.*)$ /index.php?rt=$1 [L,QSA]
This works even if it doubles the "/" between each variable (one / at the end of DOCUMENT_ROOT, and another at the beginning of REQUEST_FILENAME).
Here's the rewrite log showing that it works :
[blah blah blah] (3) applying pattern '^/(.*)$' to uri '/toto.htm'
[blah blah blah] (4) RewriteCond: input='/path/to/documentroot//toto.htm' pattern='!-f' => not-matched
[blah blah blah] (1) pass through /toto.htm
Now I can disable this log if I want to keep space on my disk.
I must admit I read the description for REQUEST_FILENAME in apache2.2 several times before noticing that it was just the answer… too used to read too fast! Thanks to this old post that made me re-read slower ! 😉


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Set against the backdrop of the Brexit referendum, the resulting change in Prime Minister and other key government personnel, and the UK's self-appointed role as a leading nation in the fight for global corporate transparency, 2016 has seen the implementation of significant changes in UK company law. In this update we have discussed some of the consequences of these changes, while also highlighting the key corporate legislation companies should be anticipating for 2017.
Corporate Transparency
Corporate transparency has again been one of the focuses of the UK government throughout 2016. Measures introduced in April 2016 by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (the SBEE Act) were addressed in a previous update (available here). This was followed by the global Anti-Corruption Summit hosted in London in May, at which the government announced a raft of new policy proposals aimed at further strengthening the corporate transparency of those operating in the UK.
The SBEE Act introduced a new public register of persons with significant control (PSCs) over the voting rights in most UK companies – effectively a form of public register of beneficial ownership. Compliance departments and others tasked with keeping their organisations on top of this rapidly evolving area should be aware that, far from taking a pause for breath, 2017 is expected to see further significant developments.
The Treasury is currently consulting on the implementation of the EU's Fourth Money Laundering Directive, due to occur during the early part of 2017. While the Directive primarily affects those operating in certain regulated industries (such as banks, lawyers and accountants), its implementation is likely to require changes to laws affecting all UK companies. Part of this Directive is aimed at introducing registers of beneficial ownership across all EU Member States. The outcome of the Treasury consultation may result in further changes being made to the new PSC regime as, for example:
- the Directive requires that all centrally held beneficial ownership information must be current at all times – at present the information is only required to be updated once annually with the UK's Registrar of Companies (Companies House); and
- the Directive potentially applies to a wider range of entity than is currently caught by the PSC regime, which is focused on limited companies and limited liability partnerships.
Another change implemented through the SBEE Act is the abolition of the use of corporate directors (i.e. a company acting as a director of another company). This was due to take effect in October 2016, but has been delayed until 2017 while the relevant government department considers the likely limited circumstances in which an exception may apply. Any exceptions will be of particular interest to those operating, for example, professional pension trusteeship companies.
Most of the proposals announced at the Anti-Corruption Summit have not yet become the subject of formal legislation, but consultations are under way and it is expected that some will become law during 2017. Of particular importance are the following proposals:
- to create a register of beneficial owners of all foreign companies that own UK property, as well as all companies bidding for UK government contracts; and
- to separately introduce new corporate offences of failing to prevent fraud, money-laundering or the criminal facilitation of tax evasion.
Taking Security over UK Company Shares
Of particular importance to lenders is the indirect impact that the new PSC regime has had on the process of taking security over the shares of a UK company. In order for a UK company to know whose details should be included in its PSC register it is necessary to understand the ownership structure of the company's shareholders, and this requires the shareholders to be cooperative.
Where a shareholder is not cooperative the company is effectively required to serve a "warning notice" on the shareholder requesting the relevant information. If there is no adequate response then the company may issue a "restriction notice." However, as directors are under a duty to ensure that the company complies with its obligations to gather PSC information, they would have to have a very good reason not to issue a restriction notice.
Once issued, a restriction notice has various consequences which apply until the company is satisfied that the PSC information has been properly provided, including that any transfer of the affected shareholder's shares, or any agreement to transfer those shares, is void (save pursuant to a court order). Obviously, this would have a significant impact on the ability of a holder of a charge over the affected shares to exercise its security. For this reason it is now recommended that share charges over a UK company's shares include:
- a warranty that no restriction notice has been issued in respect of the shares;
- a positive covenant that the shareholder giving the charge will comply with any requests from the company to provide PSC related information; and
- the issue of a warning notice as an event of default (so that the lender has the option to enforce its security before a restriction notice is issued).
Public Companies
Two consultations have recently been issued which will be of particular interest to public companies:
Prospectus Regulation
The European Parliament has recently been considering amendments to a new Prospectus Regulation which will repeal and replace the existing Prospectus Directive. This legislation governs the circumstances in which companies seeking to offer their securities to the public, or to admit them to trading on a regulated market, must first publish a prospectus that has been approved by the appropriate "home state" regulator (the Financial Conduct Authority, in the UK).
The new Regulation is, in part, aimed at simplifying the production and approval of a prospectus. The documents that may be incorporated by reference into the prospectus have been widened and the thresholds governing the circumstances in which a prospectus is required have been relaxed (for example the requirement for a prospectus would not apply to offers of securities to fewer than 350 persons per member state, as opposed to 150 currently). The new Regulation also creates an abbreviated prospectus format for SMEs which have no securities admitted to trading on a regulated market.
Once adopted, the new Prospectus Regulation will automatically form part of the law of each EU member state. It will not require implementing legislation to be passed at state level. The European Parliament's formal adoption of the Regulation is expected during 2017, and the Regulation will have effect 12 months after this adoption. As a result it is expected to be effective before the UK completes its Brexit negotiations and leaves the EU.
Corporate Governance
In September 2016 the UK government launched an inquiry into corporate governance. The inquiry will primarily focus on whether executive pay should reflect long-term performance, whether executive pay rises should reflect pay rises given to more junior employees, whether directors' duties should include the promotion of corporate transparency, and how to increase the number of women, and employee representatives, sitting on company boards.
The inquiry has been prompted by several recent high-profile clashes between the UK government and major companies (notably Sir Philip Green's perceived involvement in the collapse of BHS and Mike Ashley's control of Sports Direct). Submissions from any interested parties were due to be filed with the inquiry by October 2016 and a further timetable is now to be announced. It is expected that the inquiry could lead to changes in corporate governance rules being implemented during 2017.
Notwithstanding the likely commencement of Brexit negotiations, expected in the first half of the year, we expect 2016's busy schedule of new and amending corporate legislation to continue into 2017, particularly in the key areas highlighted above. Vedder Price has advised many of its clients on the impact of the above mentioned changes, including helping them to comply with the new PSC regime.


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Barbeque Popcorn
2 teaspoons vegetable oill
4 tablespoons popping corn
1 1/2 tablespoons vegan margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons barbeque sauce
3 drops hot sauce, optional
pinch garlic powder
salt, to taste
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. (Skip this step if you do not mind your popcorn a smidgen damp.) Heat at least a 2 quart sized pan on medium heat. Once heated, add oil. Add popping corn and cover the pan with a lid. (I leave the lid a little askew on top until the first kernel pops.)
2. Shake the pan as the corn pops. (I shake it about every 5-10 seconds.) Take the pan off the heat when you hear the popping coming to an end. Keep the lid on while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
3. Place the butter in a bowl and microwave in 10 second increments. Stir the BBQ sauce into the butter. Add hot sauce, if using. Pour the mixture onto the popcorn, add the garlic powder and salt, to taste.
4. Hold the lid tightly and shake the pan in order to coat all of the popcorn. Taste and adjust flavors. If desired, spread the popcorn onto a baking sheet and put it into the oven for 10 minutes. By then it will have dried off and will be nice and crisp. Enjoy!
Source of recipe: I was watching a BBQ show on the food channel, and it inspired this recipe. It may very well exist already. Who knows?
I didn't have the patience to let it dry completely in the oven, but it was delicious, nonetheless. Thanks for the idea!! ;)b


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A traditional song sung by many barbershop quartets over the years is Down by the Old Mill Stream". The song was written by Tell Taylor in 1908. The lyrics go like this:
(Verse 1)
My darling I am dreaming of the days gone by,
When you and I were sweethearts beneath the summer sky;
Your hair has turned to silver, the gold has faded too;
But still I will remember, where I first met you.
(Verse 2)
The old mill wheel is silent and has fallen down,
The old oak tree has withered and lies there on the ground;
While you and I are sweethearts the same as days of yore;
Although we've been together, forty years and more.
Down by the old mill stream where I first met you,
With your eyes of blue, dressed in gingham too,
It was there I knew that you loved me true,
You were sixteen, my village queen, by the old mill stream.
Today's story is about a mill that existed in Perry County long before the 1900's. In fact, it was in existence when the German immigrants arrived in 1839. At about the time when they arrived, the mill was being bought by Charles Ingram. He died in 1843. The next owner was John Wilkinson, who lived on the Mississippi River in the old town of Seventy-Six, Missouri. It then became known as the Wilkinson Mill. It was supposedly a grist mill as well as a saw mill.
In the 1860's, there was an effort made to have a covered bridge built across the Apple Creek near the mill. We have no record of whether it was actually built or not. By 1915, the land where the mill was located was owned by Benjamin Hecht.
Here is another photo taken at the old mill. It is believed to have been taken at a Hecht wedding celebration in 1903.
Nowadays, it is difficult to even tell where a mill once stood at this location. There are still stories floating around about it though. The mill pool was said to be a good place to do some fishing.
The photo seems to indicate that the Hechts were singing down by the old mill stream before the song was written.


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Kolette and I have heard a little wheezing and coughing the last few nights and felt pretty sure that Coleman had a cough/cold. However, we weren't quite sure whether or not he had contracted the dreaded "runny nose" yet.
So, as we so often do, we're turning to you, our friends in the blogosphere, to help us figure it out. We've posted the picture below and are waiting for your opinion. For either it's a runny nose, or it S-NOT.


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Today, I am here to say thank you. The team, Brandon, Sylvia, Danielle, Jill and I want to thank you so much for all of the business you referred to us this year.
If it wasn't for your trust in us, we wouldn't be able to have this business that has grown leaps and bounds. We're so thankful for it.
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Fox News contributor Erick Erickson has a message for liberals upset over the Texas legislature passing the controversial abortion law that was successfully filibustered just a few weeks ago: Go get a coat hanger. Actually, he didn't say that, he "merely" tweeted a link to a website with a big sale on coat hangers and wrote, "Dear Liberals, go bookmark this site now:" Apparently, Erickson doesn't care if a liberal fetus is aborted, it just shouldn't be done safely and legally.
You may recall that Erickson recently caused quite a stir for his attacks on breadwinner moms. For that, he was raked over the coals by Megyn Kelly in what I still say was a calculated political stunt on behalf of the then-aspiring-to-prime-time host. But as Media Matters points out, Erickson has a long history of sexist comments.
In any event, urging women to go buy hangers begs the question: Does Erickson really care about saving lives or just exerting control over women's reproductive issues? I report, you decide!
If we were Erickson's mother, we would get a coat hanger to spare the world of this blight on society.
You can't be nice with these Ailes' mouthpieces.


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It probably says something that the WNDR4500 is significantly bigger than Netgear's other routers, and still splits its power supply into a brick form that's bigger than some laptop power supplies.
This is the router that ticks every one of Netgear's marketing boxes — but will it hold up to the hype?
Specs at a glance
|Firmware tested
|ADSL2+ modem
|Annex M
|3G modem
|Wireless protocols
|Dual band
|Highest wireless security
|Ethernet ports
|4x gigabit, 1x gigabit WAN
|USB print sharing/storage
|Storage, printer
|Ethernet cable, installation CD
The WNDR4500 is one from the growing field of routers that has gigabit WAN, meaning that should the National Broadband Network (NBN) come to your town, you'll be well positioned to take advantage of it. Four gigabit Ethernet ports are also available, as are a pair of USB ports, which, despite being blue, only support USB 2.0.
These USB ports allow storage and printers to be shared wirelessly, although there's no support for 3G modems or USB pass through. Just like the WNDR3700, Netgear can make the storage available over SMB, HTTP and FTP, or it can be made available through a DLNA server.
Power switch, power jack, gigabit WAN port, 4x gigabit Ethernet ports, 2x USB 2.0 ports.
(Credit: Netgear)
UI and features
Netgear's UI has been completely remade, in part to mimic its "Genie" software that it supplies for the desktop. Effort has gone into making things easier to read, in order to provide "at a glance" information, although graphics have been severely over-optimised and dithered over.
Netgear now places its help in a bar along the bottom — click it and it pops up, overlaying the settings screen. While the help is related contextually to the current screen, there are huge amounts of information here with only a tiny viewing box, resulting in a massive scroll bar.
The separation into "Basic" and "Advanced" settings is expected; however, Netgear hasn't really thought things through, providing an "Advanced Setup" section within the advanced tab. We can only assume that it's for advanced-advanced users. Similarly, we're at a lost as to why "Setup Wizard" is in the advanced section, or why you have to bounce between two different sections to access all of the wireless settings.
In a disturbing trend for Netgear, changing any settings requires a 20-second wait, as the entire router is rebooted. This is utterly mindless — if you change a wireless setting, all of your wired users get booted as a result. Whether it's a chipset or a UI issue, this is unacceptable.
Netgear's new UI is okay, but badly organised. The 20-second wait to apply settings is also incredibly frustrating, and is even longer on lower-powered devices.
(Screenshot by CBS Interactive)
Being a top-of-the-line router, features are reasonable. From right within the interface, you can set the MAC address, for instance. Address reservation is in here, and, interestingly, you can control your upstream bandwidth — although not on a per-user level.
Guest networks can be set up on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, and if you really want to enforce internet times on your kids, then wireless availability can be scheduled.
Parental controls include keyword, URL and port blocking, and you can set these restrictions on a scheduled basis.


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Moore, G. and Gibbon, J. and Slack, R. (2006) 'The mainstreaming of Fair Trade : a macromarketing perspective.', Journal of strategic marketing., 14 (4). pp. 329-352.
Following a brief review of the development and underlying purposes of the Fair Trade movement, the paper introduces perhaps the key issue for the UK Fair Trade movement currently: the mainstreaming of Fair Trade food products. The macromarketing literature, with its focus on sustainable consumption, ecocentrism and a consequent need to change the dominant social paradigm, is used as a framework for analysing the findings of an empirical study of this mainstreaming process involving interviews with and case study material from both Fair Trade organisations and the major supermarkets which have engaged with Fair Trade. The key question that the paper addresses is whether Fair Trade, particularly as it enters mainstream markets, provides an exemplar, from within the existing dominant social paradigm, of the kinds of actions that the macromarketing literature suggests are necessary to enable sustainable consumption. Implications for both the Fair Trade movement and for macromarketing are drawn out.
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Youngevity & Danny Glover Day on August 15th, 2014 in Columbus, Georgia
SAN DIEGO, CA – August 14, 2014 – Youngevity International, Inc. (OTCQX: YGYI) (www.YGYI.com), a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and also a vertically-integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail, and direct sales channels, has teamed up with actor/celebrity and health advocate Danny Glover, to help educate individuals on the benefits of proper nutrition, activity, and wellness principles as solutions to the growing health concerns of diabetes and obesity.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese and close to 10% of the population is diabetic. Even with all the information and resources available to educate individuals on the risks and preventative measures that can be taken, rates of both of these health issues have been significantly rising.
Youngevity® has been bringing the message of the valuable and beneficial role of nutrition, exercise and proper dietary supplementation in combating these types of growing health concerns for over 17 years. Youngevity products, specifically its signature nutritional systems of the Healthy Body Paks™, have been designed and formulated to support the body's health potential in various health conditions and states, using the 40 years of research of their founder, Dr. Joel Wallach, and continued collaboration and evaluation with academic and research institutions such as Clemson University, University of Manitoba, University of Boston, University of Minnesota, and University of Rhode Island.
Danny Glover, actor and celebrity health advocate, had been introduced to the Youngevity® products through a close friend due to some personal health challenges and he experienced immediate benefits. His passion for helping others and his celebrity position created an opportunity in which he asked Youngevity to support his mission in Georgia to educate individuals about the value and impact nutrition and Youngevity philosophies on health and wellness.
"I was only taking the products for a few short months when I realized Youngevity® had made a huge impact on my health, more than anything I had ever taken. Relieving the pain was one thing, but knowing that there was an amazing solution out there that could help millions of others, that's my mission now, I look at this event as the first step to a national healthy movement", said Danny Glover, celebrity and actor.
The council of Columbus, Georgia is designating August 15th, 2014 as Danny Glover & Youngevity Day. Various local and national media will be present during the ceremonies and events will take place on August 14th-15th, culminating into a presentation by the mayor, Teresa Tomilson, Friday night in front of hundreds attending the health seminar.
"We were truly honored for the invitation by Danny Glover and the amazing people of Columbus, GA on continuing this crusade started 40 years ago by my father, Dr. Joel Wallach, to end suffering by providing healthy nutrition. We have grown from a few people in a room to millions in over 32 countries because of opportunities such as this," said Steve Wallach, CEO of Youngevity.
Danny Glover will keynote and host a presentation by Youngevity® Wellness Expert and Scientific Advisory Board Member, Sanjeev Javia, on August 15th, 2014. Sanjeev Javia is an international Youngevity speaker who has presented Youngevity philosophies most recently at the Malaysian Medical Association, Mexico International Ingredient Conference, and American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
"Diabetes and obesity are two of the most nutritionally and lifestyle preventable diseases we know of, but messaging and educating the solutions properly are vital. Our scientific and clinical research, our knowledge of how nutrients support the body's ability to defend, protect, and develop, and most importantly our deep understanding of the behaviors of people, this is what allows us to be leaders in our field, we're excited to work with Danny Glover on this mission," said Sanjeev Javia, Youngevity Scientific and Athletic Advisory Board Member.
Youngevity® and Sanjeev Javia will also be meeting with representatives of The Quinton Aaron Foundation, a foundation started by Quinton Aaron the star of the movie, The Blind Side, documenting the story of NFL Lineman Michael Oher. The Foundation was created to fight bullying and end childhood obesity.
Youngevity's weight loss program, developed by Sanjeev Javia, The Healthy Body Challenge, has helped millions of individuals safely lose weight and significantly reduce their chances of weight related health issues, and these principles are being investigated for use in younger children.
About Youngevity International Inc.
Youngevity International Inc., (OTCQX: YGYI) (www.YGYI.com) is a fast-growing, innovative, multi-dimensional company that offers a wide range of consumer products and services, primarily through person-to-person selling relationships that comprise a "network of networks." The Company also is a vertically-integrated producer of the finest coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels. The Company was formed after the merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences (www.youngevity.com) and Javalution Coffee Company in the summer of 2011. Formerly known as AL International, Inc., the Company changed its name to Youngevity International, Inc. in July 2013.
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This release includes forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "should," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements regarding the Company's expected future growth, the contribution of Mr. Glover and the use of the Company's products to help others increase and protect their health and wellness. These statements are based upon current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict, including our ability to continue our rapid growth, the success of our collaboration with Mr. Glover, our ability to help others increase and protect their health and wellness through the use of our nutritional systems, including our signature Healthy Body Paks™, and the other factors described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and our other filings with the SEC. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release based on new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Youngevity International
Investor Relations
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