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Monday, August 8, 2011
Seven officers of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the US and an officer of the Jordanian Intelligence related to the royal family of Jordan were killed in a suicide attack launched on December 30, 2009, by Humam Khalil Abu-Mulal al-Balawi, a 36-year-old Al Qaeda sympathiser from Zarqa, Jordan, in the Khost area of Afghanistan.
2. It was seen as a joint operation by the followers of the late Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the former head of Al Qaeda in Iraq, and the Pakistani Taliban followers of the late Baitullah Mehsud to jointly avenge the death of Zarqawi in Iraq and Baitullah in South Waziristan. They blamed the CIA for the death of their leaders.
3.In an operation reminiscent of the catastrophic Khost attack on the CIA by Al Qaeda and the Pakistani Taliban, the Afghan Taliban has managed to carry out a catastrophic attack on a US helicopter on August 5,2011, carrying 30 US troops including 22 Navy SEALS, belonging to the same unit which had killed Osama bin Laden in a raid at Abbottabad in Pakistan on May 2 ---killing all of them. It is the largest fatality in a single incident ever suffered by the US during its military operations in Afghanistan launched in 2001 and the largest fatality ever suffered in a single incident by the Joint Special Operations Command, which controls the operations of the Navy SEALS since the JSOC was set up. Seven Afghan troops and an interpreter also died in the incident.
4. Latest reports indicate that the catastrophic incident, which has been greeted with shock and disbelief by the JSOC and the Navy SEALS, was the outcome of a trap successfully laid by the Afghan Taliban, which has claimed responsibility for bringing down the helicopter.
5. Afghan authorities seem to suspect that the attack was in retaliation for the successful raid by the Navy SEALS on the hide-out of Osama bin Laden at Abbottabad in Pakistan on May 2, which resulted in his death, but the Taliban itself in its claim of responsibility, has not so far projected the attack as in retaliation for the death of OBL. It was not even clear whether the Taliban was aware of the presence of Navy SEALS from the same unit that killed OBL in the copter that it brought down
6. The Agence France Presse (AFP) has reported as follows on the trap:
" The Taliban lured US forces into an elaborate trap to shoot down their helicopter, killing 30 American troops in the deadliest such incident of the war, an Afghan official said on August 8.
"A total of 38 people -- 30 US troops, many of them special forces, plus seven Afghan commandos and an interpreter -- were killed when their Chinook came down during an anti-Taliban operation late Friday ( August 5).
"The crash marked the biggest single loss of life for American and NATO forces since the US-led invasion of Afghanistan toppled the Taliban in late 2001, shortly after the September 11 attacks.
"The senior government official told AFP on condition of anonymity that a Taliban commander, Qari Tahir, lured US forces to the scene by tipping them off that a Taliban meeting was taking place.
"He also said four Pakistanis helped Tahir carry out the strike.
"Now it's confirmed that the helicopter was shot down and it was a trap that was set by a Taliban commander," said the official, citing intelligence gathered from the area.
"The Taliban knew which route the helicopter would take," he added.
"That's the only route, so they took position on either side of the valley on mountains and as the helicopter approached, they attacked it with rockets and other modern weapons. It was brought down by multiple shots.
"The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to discuss the issue, also said President Hamid Karzai's US-backed government "thinks this was a retaliation attack for the killing of Osama bin Laden."
"The Taliban themselves did not make such an assertion on claiming responsibility for the attack, which took place in the Taliban-infested Sayd Abad district of Wardak province, just southwest of Kabul.
"US media has reported that the dead included members of the Navy's SEAL Team Six, the secretive unit behind the daring raid that killed bin Laden in Pakistan in May.
"US administration sources interviewed by AFP said the casualties did not include anyone who took part in the bin Laden raid on May 2."
7.The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said in a statement that the CH-47 Chinook helicopter was fired on "by an insurgent rocket-propelled grenade while transporting the US service members and commandos to the scene of an ongoing engagement."
8.According to the statement, the operation had begun when ISAF troops searching for a Taliban leader in the Tangi Valley, surrounded by rugged mountains in central Maidan Wardak province about 80 km (50 miles) southwest of Kabul, were fired on by insurgents.
9.Several of the insurgents were killed before assistance was requested. "As the insurgents continued to fire, the combined force on the ground requested additional forces to assist the operation," the ISAF statement said.
10."Those additional personnel were in-bound to the scene when the CH-47 carrying them crashed, killing all on board."
11.US media has quoted a spokesman of the Naval Special Warfare group as saying: "There's no precedent for this. It's the worst day in our history by a mile." Of the 22 Naval Special Warfare members killed, 17 were SEALs and five were direct support personnel.
12.Since the US military action began in Afghanistan in October, 2001, this is the second time that the Taliban has brought down a US helicopter. In an earlier successful strike by it in the Kunar province on June 28,2005, eight SEALS and eight other military personnel were killed when their copter was brought down by the Taliban. Another three SEALs were killed during a firefight on the ground.
13. An estimated 383 foreign troops have been killed so far this year, almost 50 of them in the first week of August. The catastrophic attack underlines the undamaged capability of the Afghan Taliban to take the NATO forces by surprise and inflict heavy casualties on them and its determination to make the US withdrawal from Afghanistan a humiliating retreat and not a successful withdrawal. ( 9-8-11)
( The writer is Additional Secretary (retd), Cabinet Secretariat, Govt. of India, New Delhi, and, presently, Director, Institute For Topical Studies, Chennai, and Associate of the Chennai Centre For China Studies. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter : @SORBONNE75)
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The Chinese, who have already been annoyed by the meeting of President Barack Obama with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the Map Room of the White House during His Holiness' recent visit to the US, have reasons to be further irritated and concerned over the directive on July 20 by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee to the US Secretary of State that China should not be allowed to open any more Consulates in the US until Beijing allowed the US to open a Consulate in Lhasa.
2.The Foreign Relations Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2012 passed by the Committee said: "The Secretary shall seek to establish a United States consulate in Lhasa, Tibet, to provide services to United States citizens traveling in Tibet and to monitor political, economic, and cultural developments in Tibet, including Tibetan areas of Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Yunnan provinces and, until such consulate is established, shall not permit the establishment in the United States of any additional consulate of the People's Republic of China".
3.There is reportedly a pending request from the Chinese Foreign Office for permission to open Chinese Consulates at Atlanta and Boston. Now, these two may not materialise unless and until Beijing allows the US to open a Consulate at Lhasa.
4.India should emulate the US and should not allow Beijing to open any more Consulates in India until it permits India to open a Consulate in Lhasa. We have a much stronger case than the US for a Consulate in Lhasa.
5.Non-Governmental supporters of His Holiness in the US have organised an exhibition in the US to educate the public about the Panchen Lama. They also intend to start a movement to ensure that the Chinese do not disregard the Tibetan traditions in imposing their own Dalai Lama on the Tibetan people when His Holiness is no more. The Chinese interference in the traditional religious practices of the Tibetans in order to impose their own Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama on the Tibetan people could become an important issue in the future interactions between Washington and Beijing relating to Tibet and His Holiness.
6.While passing the resolution on a US Consulate in Lhasa, the House Foreign Affairs Committee also expressed serious concerns over the increasing suppression of religious freedom in Tibet and directed representatives of the United States Government to call for a cessation of all interference by the Government of the People's Republic of China in the reincarnation system of Tibetan Buddhism during exchanges with officials of the Government of the People's Republic of China.
7.The Panchen Lama nominated by the Chinese authorities after arresting the Panchen Lama selected by the representatives of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, was to tour in Tibet during July to attend functions held in Tibet to mark the 60th anniversary of the occupation of Tibet by the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. According to latest reports from Tibet, he did not undertake the tour which was deferred indefinitely without giving any reasons.
8.The Nepalese Police arrested on August 5,2011, Thinley Lama, the new volunteer coordinator of the Tibetan Refugee Welfare Office in Kathmandu, after he had held a news conference in which he called for the protection of the human rights of the Tibetan refugees living in Nepal. There has been intense pressure on the Nepalese Government by Beijing to ban what is projected as the anti-China activities of the refugees. In the first week of July, the Nepalese Police, under pressure from the Chinese Embassy, tried to prevent the refugees from celebrating the birthday of His Holiness. Thinley Lama is a Nepal resident and acts as the representative of His Holiness in Nepal.
9. Human Rights groups have condemned the action of the Nepal Police in detaining Thinley Lama and appealed to the international community to intervene to stop the persecution of Tibetan refugees by the Nepalese authorities under pressure from Beijing.
10.They allege that the Chinese Embassy has been more aggressive in urging Nepal to take action against Tibetan refugees since last month when a new Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Yang Houlan, assumed office. China says there are no Tibetan "refugees," but only illegal immigrants.
11. It has been reported that as a quid pro quo for curbs on the activities of the refugees by the Nepalese authorities, Beijing has offered financial assistance for the development of the tourist infrastructure in Nepal, including for the development of the infrastructure at Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha.
12. In the meanwhile, reliable reports from Tibet say that the Chinese authorities refrained from taking any action against about 5000 Tibetan monks, who defied the orders of the authorities and held a meeting at Lithang Gonchen in the Sichuan Province from July 15 to 24, for discussions to promote Tibetan cultural values and national unity. Initially, the Chinese authorities tried to prevent the meeting, but when the monks expressed their determination to go ahead with it, they did not intervene.
13.All the proceedings were held in the Tibetan language and all the participants were required to dress typically like Tibetans. There were discussions not only on religious, social and cultural issues, but also on the need to preserve the Tibetan language and the unity of Tibetans living in Tibet's traditional three provinces of U-Tsang, Kham, and Amdo—all now occupied by China. The monastery of Lithang Gonchen, which hosted the meeting, had sent invitations to over 100 other monasteries—both in Kardze and in neighboring prefectures—to take part. About a half of them participated.
14.Representatives also came from the Kirti monastery, in Kardze, from where about 300 defiant monks were arrested and moved to re-education camps in March this year following an incident of self-immolation by a young monk to protest against the Chinese rule. The Chinese have continued to reject requests from international human rights organisations for permission to visit the detained monks of the Kirti monastery. ( 8-8-11)
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Intro: Designed by HTC, Android 4.1 HTC One S and Android 4.1 HTC One X is a touch screen phone with graphical user interface. In comparison to all other HTC models, this is the fastest HTC phone due to its quad-core processor. This phone has completed HTC One series in every way be it design, functioning or sound quality. Lightning-Fast web browsing, excellent gaming visuals and appealing picture quality renders an exceptional experience. Here is the complete info about the handset that you may require.
Design: The 4.7 inch Gorilla Glass screen is durable enough and is designed in a way that the screen is resistant to the scratches. This LCD screen is regarded as the best for mobile phones. The curved glass is supported with piano gloss sidewall. On the back, there is an iconic camera ring that enhances the back design of the model. On the left side, there is a Micro USB port that allows the users to output 1080p through the use of adapter. The headphone jack is designed on the top of the handset with one of two stereo microphones. The other microphone is located at the bottom.
Operating System: Android 4.1 HTC One X is supported with Android 4.0.4 mobile operating system with HTC Sense that is graphical user interface. Moreover, the upgrade for Android 4.1.1 with Sense 4+ is also available in most of the places. Dropbox of 25 GB is offered for free which is valid for about two years. This Ice Cream Sandwich operating system do supports the working of apps.
Camera: The 8 megapixel camera is designed with back illuminated sensor. Five levels of brightness are accompanied by LED flash; HTC Smart Flash. Through the camera, user can record 1080p video that too at 30 frames. In addition, user can even take photos while recording the video. ImageChip, an image processor removes away the noise and balances the colour to make the picture look perfect. All these features are supported by ImageSense.
Battery: Android 4.1 HTC One X is featured with 1,800 mAh battery. Though, previously HTC devices lacked in terms of battery, but now HTC team is working towards in improving the battery life of the device.
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Composition in photography, like in any other form of art, comes as a set of established guidelines that help artists, particularly aspiring ones, to achieve striking visual results. Although some people call them "rules", we should remember that photo-making as a medium is a form of artistic expression, therefore we should refer to them as proposals, or perhaps exercises, for those who wish to practice their skills, rather than impose any sorts of limits on their creativity. As a key aspect to a good work of art, composition represents a part of elements of photography, equally important as the rest. What makes the technique of capturing reality with a camera so exciting is the mastering of each of these aspects, individually and in a variety of combination, until the result is perfectly reflecting its author's idea. Their aim is to expand the range of approaches and train photographers' eye, while at the same time providing inspiration and fostering creativity.
To describe composition in photography is to talk about the placement of objects and items, and not just the main ones, within the frame of your photo. As such, it is the backbone of what makes a photograph visually impactful, rather than dull and ordinary. It could be said that it represents the quest of obtaining just enough detail, the amount of which can vary for different kinds of sceneries and ideas, the skill which could be mastered with practice and dedication. The composition guidelines are here to help the artist create compelling shots which draw attention to the significant parts of the scene or leading the viewer's eye through the whole photo. Every time the photographer points the camera towards an object or a subject, they make compositional decisions - they choose how to isolate a piece of reality and transfer it onto a physical or digital support. Images with a good combination and distribution of elements within works tend to stay impressed in the viewer's mind, like a good painting would, which is essentially what art and its masterpieces are all about.
Because photography relies on both imagination and technique equally, apart from good vision of the world around a photographer should have solid knowledge of the options of the camera. Here, we have focal length, aperture, ISO and other parameters which directly define the aesthetic of the picture and whether it will be blurry or sharp, dark or light, grainy or not… Other settings, like vignetting, will create corner shading, or a frame within the frame, thus guiding the eye toward the center of the image. However, the author should play with "actual" frames and items they find around them, rather than rely on what the camera has to offer so much. Which are the most important guidelines of composition in this case?
The aspect of an image that usually makes it memorable is its balance - or the breaking of it. Very often, this is achieved by the application of the rule of thirds, an imaginary (or camera-set) grid composed of two horizontal and two vertical lines that result in nine equal segments. The goal is to position the protagonist of the picture along these lines, or at the points where they intersect. While we have a natural tendency to want to place the main subject in the middle of the frame, placing it off center: up, down, left or right, results in a more attractive composition. Dividing the frame is crucial, which is why there is yet another "rule" - the golden ratio. While the rule of thirds breaks the image down into equal segments, the golden ratio is a century-old idea that is based on a complex mathematical formula which is anything but proportional as such.
Speaking of imaginary or actual lines, the two composition aspects mentioned above are certainly not set in stone; the author can rely on the curves and line found on the spot, be it straight, diagonal, zigzag, parallel, radial… Our eye is naturally drawn along lines, and using them within the composition means creating a viewing path and focusing attention throughout the image. By changing the position of elements, in still life or portraiture for example, or the position of the photographers themselves if its about a landscape shot, would provide an element which would represent this line, one that leads the viewer toward a specific part of the picture.
While the subject of the photo is central, the background it is on should not be neglected either in composition. Very often, it is what's around the main item that forms the image, because it helps the viewer distinguish the fields of the photographic plane, putting certain things forward and others behind. By replacing the scenery or blurring it using wide lens aperture, the photographer does not take away the importance from what needs to have it. Backgrounds, however, could also have a contributing nature to the composition, which is also something that could be considered, depending on the scenery in question.
If we imagine the photograph before it is made, it is nothing else than a blank canvas, in need of a story. Call this canvas an area that should be filled, a frame whose every segment should contain a visual element. By zooming in or getting closer to the subject, the photographer obtains more details and leaves nothing significant behind. Furthermore, finding constructions or a set of items that would create a frame within a frame will certainly isolate the subject and drive our attention toward it even further. This frame can be man-made (bridges, arches and fences), natural (tree branches, tree trunks) or even human (arms clasped around a face)…
One of the greatest things about learning composition and using the medium in general is the fact that the advices proposed by professionals, and which we mentioned here, are meant to not be taken so seriously. Each of these "rules" is applicable in highly individual cases, and sometimes it is the photographer's decision to reject using them at a certain moment what would make the desired result. The art of making a photograph, as we can see, narrows down to making this decision and getting right, something that hard work and dedication could make perfect. The practicing of composition is a never-ending adventure, no matter how experienced the photographer is, because it can always bring new things to learn and open brand new horizons in composition.
Editors' Tip: The Photographer's Eye
Digital photography has brought a new, exciting aspect to design - first because the instant feedback from a digital camera allows immediate appraisal and improvement; and second because image-editing tools make it possible to alter and enhance the design after the shutter has been pressed. Now published in sixteen languages, The Photographer's Eye continues to speak to photographers everywhere. Reaching 100,000 copies in print in the US alone, and 300,000+ worldwide, it shows how anyone can develop the ability to see and shoot great digital photographs. The book explores all the traditional approaches to composition and design, but crucially, it also addresses the new digital technique of shooting in the knowledge that a picture will later be edited, manipulated, or montaged to result in a final image that may be very different from the one seen in the viewfinder.
Featured images: Philippe Halsman - Dali Atomicus, 1948, via photographyoffice.com; Michael Kenna - Passing Barge, Paris, France, 1988, detail, courtesy the artist; Joel Meyerowitz - Paris, France, 1967. Courtesy of the Howard Greenberg Gallery; Annie Leibovitz - Michelle Williams, via Vogue. All images used for illustrative purposes only.
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The manservant (holding a comb between his teeth) is more fashion-forward, compared to his master. He has stuck a comb in his fashionably coiffed curls, and curling tongs in the pocket on his practical tailcoat. As a personal touch he has chosen to match his otherwise grey outfit and top boots with clear blue stockings.
The bedchamber (rented rooms above an inn?) looks very spartan, but there is a elegant card table holding a teacup, candlestick, and nick nacks. Behind it a glimpse of the bed in the Gustavian style with a sheer canopy in blue.
The powder must have been everywhere. It is understandable that those who could afford it installed a powder room while others had to make do on a landing in the stairway. And I need not point out that this is before vacuum cleaners. By 1799 wigs were definitely going out of fashion. Only gentlemen of the old school (and where it was part of ones profession such as the clergy, medicine, and the law) would hang on to them into the first decades of the new century.On a side note, there was another, more skilled, Swedish genre-painter also named Pehr, Pehr Hilleström. His paintings give us a unique glimpse of domestic life among the urban middling classes around 1800. I think that is another blog post, but here is one painting, to give you an idea: A point of interest: to me it looks like gentlemen in formal dress, as depicted in fashion plates 1800-1810-ish, still used powder on their curls. Or what do you think?


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Carmenita Higginbotham '97 MA
Associate Professor, American Art and Culture, Urban Studies; Popular Culture; Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at the University of Virginia.
Professor Higginbotham presented a keynote address on the representation of black urban labor by American realist painters of the 1930s during the 15th Mark Roskill Graduate Symposium: In the City: Identity and Urban Spaces. The symposium was hosted by the MA candidates in the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2014.
Professor Carmenita Higginbotham's research examines early 20th century American art with an emphasis on how notions of "the city" have had an impact on representation. Her book, The Urban Scene: Race, Reginald March and American Art (Penn State University Press, 2015), considers how Reginald Marsh as an American Scene artist represents African Americans during the 1930s. The Urban Scene situates the language of racial representation within urban contexts invested in the legibility of New York's landscape and responding to a growing interracialism in popular public spaces.
Professor Higginbotham joined the faculty of the University of Virginia in 2005. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses on such topics as American Art, Popular Culture, African American art, Art Film, 1930s: Poverty, Politics and American Art, and Problems in American Art: The City. She is currently the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Program of American Studies.


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In late January, the Compton, Calif., rapper Kendrick Lamar lost the Grammy Award for album of the year to Bruno Mars. "DAMN.," Mr. Lamar's fourth LP, was his third straight to be nominated but ultimately fall short of the trophy, considered by most to be the top prize in popular music.
But perhaps not anymore.
On Monday, Mr. Lamar's "DAMN." took home an even more elusive honor, one that may never have even seemed within reach: the Pulitzer Prize for music. Mr. Lamar is not only the first rapper to win the award since the Pulitzers expanded to music in 1943, but he is also the first winner who is not a classical or jazz musician.
"The time was right," Dana Canedy, the administrator of the prizes, said in an interview after the winners were announced. "We are very proud of this selection. It means that the jury and the board judging system worked as it's supposed to — the best work was awarded a Pulitzer Prize."
She added: "It shines a light on hip-hop in a completely different way. This is a big moment for hip-hop music and a big moment for the Pulitzers."
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Mr. Lamar was not immediately available to comment on his win. But Terrence Henderson, the record executive known as Punch from Mr. Lamar's label, Top Dawg Entertainment, acknowledged the achievement on Twitter, writing that from now on, no one should "speak with anything less than respect in your mouth for Kendrick Lamar."
Ms. Canedy said the board's decision to award Mr. Lamar, 30, was unanimous. The board called the album "a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life."
"DAMN.," which featured Rihanna and U2, along with kinetic production from Sounwave and Mike WiLL Made-It, among others, topped the charts and was among last year's most-streamed albums, while also tackling thorny issues both personal and political, including race, faith and the burdens of commercial success. Though his work is often serious — and searing — Mr. Lamar, a dense and bruising lyricist, has managed to become a pop-cultural juggernaut as well, performing during halftime of this year's college football national championship and overseeing the soundtrack for "Black Panther."
The music finalists, selected by a five-person jury and then presented to the board for a winner selection, also included the composer Michael Gilbertson's "Quartet" and the singer and composer Ted Hearne's "Sound From the Bench."
David Hajdu, one of the music jurors this year and a critic for The Nation, said that the group considered more than 100 compositions, including "some pieces of classical music that drew upon hip-hop as a resource," leading to a philosophical discussion among the jurors about what could be considered.
"That led us to put on the table the fact that this sphere of work" — rap music — "has value on its own terms and not just as a resource for use in a field that is more broadly recognized by the institutional establishment as serious or legitimate," he said.
When someone mentioned Mr. Lamar's "DAMN.," there was "quite a lot of enthusiasm for it," Mr. Hajdu said, though some members of the jury were less familiar with hip-hop than others. (The jury also included the violinist Regina Carter; Paul Cremo of the Met Opera commissioning program; Farah Jasmine Griffin, a Columbia professor of English and African-American studies; and the composer David Lang.)
"But we listened to it and there was zero dissent," Mr. Hajdu said. "A lively and constructive conversation, but no dissent."
He added: "It was a beautiful moment. I left the deliberations on a cloud."
The news of the prize sent a jolt through the classical music world, where living composers often struggle to be heard — competing not only against those who work in more popular genres, but also the long-dead greats who make up the classical canon. Some pooh-poohed Mr. Lamar's win — one classical composer called it "insulting" on his Facebook page — but many others embraced it.
Caroline Shaw, a frequent collaborator of Kanye West's whose "Partita for 8 Voices" won the Pulitzer in 2013, posted a YouTube video of Mr. Lamar on her Twitter feed with one word: "Yes."
Mr. Hearne, whose cantata "Sound From the Bench" was a finalist, praised the decision to award the Pulitzer to Mr. Lamar, calling him "one of the greatest living American composers, for sure."
"The work that's on that album is every bit as sophisticated and experimental as any music," he said in a telephone interview. "The idea that that's not classical music, or that's not experimental music, or that's not art music is completely unfounded."
It was not until 1997 that the Pulitzer Prize for music went even to a jazz work: Wynton Marsalis's oratorio "Blood on the Fields." In 1965, the Pulitzer jurors recommended awarding a special citation to Duke Ellington, but were rejected.
Mr. Hajdu, the juror, said that in recent years, those behind the Pulitzers have sought to "assertively think and listen more expansively, with more open ears," pointing to wins in the music category by the experimental jazz musicians Ornette Coleman in 2007 and Henry Threadgill in 2016. Other popular musicians have been recognized by the Pulitzers with special awards for their influence, including Bob Dylan, who also won a Nobel Prize in Literature; Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop musical "Hamilton" won in the Pulitzer drama category two years ago.
And while "DAMN." has sold more than 3.5 million albums, including digital streams, since its release, according to Nielsen, "There was no talk about recognizing something that was already popular," Mr. Hajdu said. "Just: 'Listen to this — this is brilliant.' This is the best piece of music."


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An incredibly vital Friday for Swapo
Today the politburo of the ruling party Swapo converges in Windhoek to, amongst others, nominate candidates for next month's elective congress.
It is a day that the party can reinvent itself. The outcome � which is subject to the central committee's final scrutiny � can make or break the party, and by extension the country.
It is against that very background that all eyes would be glued to today's meeting � even by those who are not supporters, voters and card-carrying members of the ruling party. Interest in such proceedings is generic.
This is a critical moment in the history of our young democracy. It is, perhaps chiefly, a critical moment for Swapo's inner democracy. When Swapo is democratic internally, it is easy to trust the party with the responsibility to lead a democratic government.
There is no question that Swapo has had a fantastic record of achievement since its inception in 1960. To wage a liberation revolution from virtual obscurity and win it in the manner it did, is a feat that will never be repeated in our lifetime.
The Swapo politburo has an obligation � not a choice � to ensure it nominates authentic and passionate rear-guards of that revolution and its ideals. Men and women of impregnable conscience.
Swapo faces political power struggle to determine the future leadership of the country. And this is exactly why interest in what happens today goes beyond the confines of the party itself.
The dimension of the leadership of the country is what makes this power struggle critically pertinent. The most dangerous moment for any newly liberated African country is not the actual moment of liberation, which is usually characterised by pomp and fanfare.
It is the moment the party of liberation and its ruling hierarchy faces an internal power struggle, and that is where Swapo is right now.
Allister Sparks, writing about a similar struggle within the ANC of South Africa, observed that real political opposition in South Africa has always been within the ANC itself and not the formal opposition parties that challenge it for control of the country. Namibia is the same.
We are in no position � morally or otherwise � to suggest who the nominations should go to. Broadly, though, our interest is to see the party nominate, and eventually elect, cadres of indestructible patriotism and love for Namibia.
The politburo must nominate people who are capable of returning Swapo to the party it once was. The new leadership, once elected at congress, must wipe from the Swapo vocabulary terms such as tenders, power, influence and positions.
It is the scramble for exactly these items that has comrades insulting, betraying and backstabbing each other to the detriment of not only the revolutionary party itself but the country too.
And it is during that scramble that leaders forget their broader mandate towards the country's masses who seek solutions to thorny issues such as land, unemployment and HIV/Aids. If the new Swapo leaders fail to tackle these problems decisively during their tenure, the party risks alienating its constituents, predominantly previously disadvantaged Namibians, who suffer most from these deficiencies.
Above these wishes, Swapo must during the build-up to congress display tolerance towards divergent perspectives and preferences. Swapo is a democratic movement, not a boot camp where soldiers are ordered to toe the line without question.
Across the Orange River, the ANC is still reeling in shock after its meeting in Eastern Cape province descended into chaos, characterised by comrades throwing chairs at one another. Swapo must show class by keeping it clean at all times.
Source: New Era Newspaper Namibia


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Most of the top tourist attractions in Belarus are architectural landmarks. This shouldn't come as a surprise since Belarus is a European country. Belarus shares a western border with Poland. If you're traveling to Eastern Europe, you shouldn't dare miss it if you enjoy architecture. Below are five of its most famous tourist spots.
Victory Square
A large obelisk built in 1954 is the main highlight of Victory Square. It commemorates Soviet Army soldiers and Belarus partisans who put their lives at stake for liberation. The base of the obelisk contains an eternal flame in honor of soldiers who fought against German Fascists. During holidays, the square is a venue of parades.
Mir Castle
The castle has a unique combination of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture. It was built between the late 15th and early 16th century, resulting in its odd blend of architectural styles. The castle is intended for gunshot defense as well as for heavy cannon shooting. Four towers, one located on each corner, further add to Mir Castle's imposing aura. If you're fond of castles, it is one of the top tourist attractions in Belarus.
Gomel Palace and Park
The historic complex comprises of the Duke Rumyantsev and Paskevich Family Chapel, Paskevich Family Palace, and the cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. Built between the late 18th and mid 19th century, the complex was used by the Rumyantsevs and the Paskeviches, noble military commanders of the Russians. The garden surrounding the buildings grow 40 species of exotic plants that can't be seen anywhere else in Belarus including maples, ash trees, red oak, English oak comb, and elms.
National Library of Belarus
More than 2,000 people come here everyday. The library has the third largest book collection in the world. Originally founded in 1922, the library is now housed inside a modern, 72-meter high building in Minsk. It can accommodate 2,000 readers and an additional 500 people in a conference hall.
Nesvizh Castle and Church
The 13th century castle and church are just two buildings of the ten historic buildings in the area. However, the Nesvizh Castle and Church are the most notable of them all. The historic site boasts a diversity of architectural styles and lovely gardens. They are among the top tourist attractions in Belarus.


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It's just days away from Logan Get Together and the excitement is building. With the event now at capacity and a waiting list open, it's clear this is going to be one of the most significant events of its kind.
The speaker line-up has attracted representatives from local, state and federal government, major social program funders, academics and a diverse range of local service providers – and it's easy to see why.
Professor Sharon Goldfeld will present one of the keynotes focussing on solutions for transforming life trajectories for children born into disadvantage. Sharon will be asking how we can deliver on the promise of early childhood for so many children living in disadvantaged circumstances which lead to developmental inequities and differential outcomes that are unjust, unnecessary, and preventable.
Our second keynote will be from the renowned community engagement and empowerment juggernaut Richard Harwood. Richard will join us live via video link to share insights into his unique community listening approach which ultimately sees him fight for a different kind of public life and politics – one where we see and hear all people, move towards shared responsibility, and make hope real.
And if these two outstanding keynote sessions aren't enough, the program includes breakout sessions with sector and industry experts on topics close to our heart – combining early education with health and social supports, the secret to creating a successful social marketing campaign and the results and experiences gleaned from collective impact projects across the country.
Attendees will also get up close and personal with people changing lives right here in Logan with 18 table talks with local game changers making a collective impact in our city.
Logan Together Director Matthew Cox will lead Logan City Mayor Luke Smith; Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence and Member for Waterford Shannon Fentiman and Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen in a question and answer session on the commitment and vision of three levels of government in supporting collective impact in Logan.
The afternoon session will see Big Hitters talk about the Big Picture – decision makers, policy advisers and experts from across Australia will come together to discuss social investment reform.
While tickets may have sold out, a waiting list is in place and tickets will be re-delegated as they become available. If you have already registered but can no longer attend, please contact us so we can re-issue your ticket. To keep up to date on any further conference news make sure you keep an eye on the Logan Together website.


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Nursing Shortage at Clinton Public Hospital Emergency Department Results in Temporary Reduction in Hours of Operation Effective December 2, 2019
November 8, 2019
The Emergency Department (ED) at the Clinton Public Hospital (CPH) site of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) will be reducing operating hours due to a nursing staff shortage.
Starting Monday, December 2, 2019, the CPH ED will be accepting patients from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and will be closed overnight until 8:00 AM. This reduction in hours will be in effect until further notice.
"Providing safe emergency care is our number one priority and moving to reduced operating hours is our only option of ensuring that at this time," says Andrew Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer.
The HPHA has been experiencing significant recruitment challenges at the CPH ED for the last five years. In the last year alone, there have been eighteen job postings in an attempt to recruit the experienced nursing staff that are required to fill vacant shifts in the department. Vacant shifts are largely the result of local nurses retiring and part-time staff leaving for other positions in and out of the Huron Perth Region.
Recruitment and retention of Registered Nurses (RNs) is very challenging in rural communities. Nurses are required to develop a high degree of competency in a number of clinical areas and specialties, and new graduates are often unprepared to work in a rural setting without significant orientation and mentorship. A balance of experienced and novice nurses is required to provide safe, quality care.
Attempts have also been made to fill vacant ED shifts at the CPH site with nursing staff from HPHA's other three sites. However, this can only be done with a Nurse's consent per the collective agreement. The loss of an RN at any HPHA site will result in similar challenges.
This situation is not sustainable, and as a result, alternative options for ED service provision were explored, until an adequate staffing complement is stabilized.
1. Reduced hours of operation, with a daily closure from 8:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.
2. Staggered hours of operation to include weekend closure of ED.
3. Recruitment of second RN for overnight hours, including agency nurses
4. Train two additional inpatient nurses to also work in ED.
The decision to move to reduced operating hours was made by the HPHA Board of Directors at their meeting held on November 7, 2019. This decision was based on a recommendation from leadership in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, CPH Physician Leadership and the South West Local Integration Network.
Of the four options considered, moving to reduced hours in the ED has the least impact on patients, as 85% of the visits to the CPH ED occur between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Typically, the volume of patients seen in the CPH site ED during the overnight hours is very low, and in some cases there are no patients seen during this time.
As part of the analysis of options 3 and 4, HPHA explored the use of nursing agencies to keep the ED open 24/7, however, these resources were also not available.
The HPHA is committed to keeping all four of our sites strong and viable. This commitment at the CPH site is evidenced by the new inpatient tub and shower room and the upcoming installation of a new state-of-the-art digital X-ray suite.
"We are committed to providing Clinton and the surrounding community with safe and effective health care," adds Dr. Loretta Seevaratnam. "In order to continue to do that, a temporary reduction in our emergency room hours is necessary at this time. We will continue to work diligently with the rest of the team at HPHA to ensure that safe, effective and excellent healthcare is available to our community."
HPHA will provide more information over the coming weeks to ensure the Clinton community is informed about this decision, and ensure residents can make informed choices about their emergency health care.
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Udupi, Feb 22, 2017: According to an official Karnataka Govt communication published, Priyanka Mary Francis, currently the CEO of Udupi zilla panchayat, has been elevated to the post of deputy commissioner of Udupi district. She takes over from the incumbent DC T Venkatesh.
The transfer orders for several officials was made public Karnataka government on Tuesday February 21. DC T Venkatesh has been posted as managing director of Mysugar Mill (Mysore Sugar Company Ltd). the state government has ordered transfer of 11 officials in one go.
Priyanka Mary Francis, An IAS officer of the 2009 batch, took charge as the CEO of Udupi ZP in November 2015. She was given the additional charge of acting DC after the transfer of the previous DC R Vishal.
Incidentally, Priyanka Francis is the fifth to take charge as DC of Udupi district after the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government came to power in 2013. Dr Muddu Mohan who took over the charge from M T Reju in 2014, was transferred in a suprise move the same year, and Pattan Shetty who came after Dr Muddu Mohan was transferred in just two months. Thereafter, R Vishal took charge of the post until his transfer in June 2016. T Venkatesh was then appointed in July 2016.
The newly appointed DC is reputed to be a popular and conducive officer in Udupi. She is expected to take charge without delay.


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The Detroit Branch NAACP held its bi-monthly Allies, Issues, and Action meeting entitled, "Trayvon Martin Continuing the Conversation". In the weeks since the murder of Trayvon Martin, evidence of investigative mishaps, and unfortunate circumstances surrounding Trayvon's killing have shaken us to the core. It was imperative and incumbent upon the Detroit Branch NAACP to continue the conversation about Trayvon's untimely death but also to make it relative to our community.
In today's discussion, we talked about the proper procedure for a police officer, patrol officer, or security guard in that situation. We also discussed what a civilian should do in that
situation. For us, its not only about justice for Trayvon but its also about educating our youth and all citizens how to avoid this same situation. The discussion was enlightening, intriguing, inspirational and very informative.
Our two guest speakers for today were, Rashid Baydoun, Executive Director of the Arab American Civil Rights League and Dale Brown, Director of Operations for Threat Management Center. Dale Brown, an expert in Threat Management went over what a civilian should and should not do in that situation. Mr. Beydoun discussed improving relationships between African and Arab Americans throughout the state of Michigan and the unfortunate upsurge of violence and discrimination against minority groups across this country.


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Today is the 18th of December and that means that the rip roaring Orcs in the Webbe advent calendar has reached the second day of my own contribution to its twenty four articles at one a day for the festive month of December. This contribution is a Flintloque scenario written by myself in celebration of Craig Andrew's birthday and his love of all things Dracci. I present Lady Lightening and the Dracci!
So what is the scenario. Here is the introductory strap line from Orcs in the Webbe:
Atop a mountain in Central Urop the plot of the Dracci must be stopped by some Dwarves who have no idea what could occur if a female captive is given up to ancient magickes...
If that sounds appealing then please click through HERE to read the full memorial scenario and also my own designers notes at the end about the origins of the tale. Enjoy! Its a great scenario for two players or solo play. The captive lady in the scenario was provided by the TOR1 Whipping Beam set while the Dwarves are Von Rotte Line.
There is one more article from me to go on the OITW Advent and its the annual Alternative Armies interview...will I survive against all of the probing questions? What will you all learn about 2015? Roll on the 24th to find out.
Merry Cryptmas!


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Fancy Product Designer Multistep Product Configurator Another
Hi, this is a matter of pre-sale ;
Something I do not understand what is the management of the size of the « stage » relative to the actual size of the product to customize.
I take the example of an iPhone 4 case to illustrate my point :
The real size in mm is 62 mm x 120 mm to 300 dpi . Making it in pixels : 738 x 1420 px.
So I understood that we can scale the " stage " with these dimensions. But the page will be high on the screen ;
Now imagine that I want to propose customizing posters or photographs printing. A typical size for a poster , for example : 500 mm x 700 mm x 300 dpi. Making it with photoshop pixels : 8268 x 11811 pixels !!! The page of the site is going to be huge !!!
Is is expected to have a dissociation between the appearance of the product on the screen and its true size for printing?
Thank you and sorry for my english.
I agree, this is essential - to be able to download files at the same resolution as the customers image.
We've had a lot of success with :
1) all images in design view are hi-res, shrunk to fit their size at the same aspect ratio.
A 10"x15" output at 400dpi, for instance, would be on stage at 400x600 and all items on stage would be at .1x size.
Client input would need to be limited to what can print without awful pixelation, we've found that on our products a 3x zoom is okay-ish for use on our products, but you should do product testing to see what your minimum input size should be.
svg output is the key here. This is where it gets tricky, and I use the image/svg output variety and then manipulate forward using a variety of tools ... svg output should be strengthened in the next few product designer revisions. Saving as PDF is the easiest way.
After import into photoshop or illustrator you will see extra space. The best way to manage this at the moment is to import at 1.5x the size you think you need, then crop away the "flashing" or extra space.
After this, make exact size adjustments for your product and print.
This sounds like a lot of fuss, but for print-ready professional and crisp output it's worth a little work.
If you practice for order-fulfillment you can get this process down to about 30 seconds per image.
Thank you
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Economists for Free Trade is the post-referendum incarnation of Economists for Brexit, one of the lobbying groups that reinforced the idea that economic risks from Brexit were part of 'project fear' rather than the looming reality we now recognise them to be. As they make clear they 'believe the UK's optimal Brexit path is outside the single market and customs union, moving towards an ultimate position of global free trade as a full member of the World Trade Organisation' and strongly proselytise a WTO future for Britain's exporters.
The organisation's strapline – from Project Fear to Project Prosperity – tells you everything you need to know. It is an organisation pushing for the strongest type of Brexit with the merest veneer of academic credibility.
Because of the policy by broadcasters, especially the BBC, of equating 'balance' with always giving 50% of airtime to both sides of a debate – even when the vast majority of scientists and evidence are on one side of the debate – the public has formed the impression that there are two sides to the economic argument about Brexit. The reality is quite different, with an overwhelming number of economists being clear during the referendum that Brexit would cause unprecedented economic damage and persist in that view. But this policy of artificial balance has created an enormous amount of space for the small number of pro-Brexit economists.
And ready to provide an economist to fill any media space is the organisation called Economists for Free Trade (EFT). In February 2018, EFT launched their so-called 'Alternative Brexit Analysis', implicitly calling into question the independence of the civil service by claiming to 'flatly rejects Whitehall's pessimism'. In contrast to the government's economic analysis, based on the best data, their publication predicted 'that leaving the EU will boost the country's economy by 2-4 per cent, in contrast with the Whitehall forecasts of up to an 8 per cent hit to gross domestic product.' This is a disturbing document that casts Brexit in anti-democratic terms as the project of the 'Establishment' that is characterised as a long-term opponent of free trade. The work is also entirely self-referential ignoring peer-review literature and only referencing previous publications by their leading theoretical economist Patrick Minford or EFT itself.
Economists from the Centre for European Reform in London have produced an excoriating report into the work of the Economists for Brexit and specifically the modelling of an ultra-hard Brexit by Minford. His modelling showed that a hard Brexit would increase UK welfare by 4% because freer trade would mean lower prices for consumers. By contrast, the CER found that it would result in a decline in welfare of 2.3%.
The model he refers to as 'Britain Alone' is based on the entirely unrealistic assumption that imports will always come from the lowest-cost supplier. This ignores the fact that consumers have preferences based on the different quality of different products, that governments might introduce minimum standards (think hormone beef), and that the distance between markets – known as 'gravity' in the trade – also has a major impact on trade preferences.
Minford admitted that his proposal for totally free trade after Brexit would mean the elimination of most of what remains of UK manufacturing and a large increase in wage inequality, but there are the 'bumps in the road' that Brexiteers like Michael Gove are happy to dismiss with a wave of the hand. Minford also ignores the loss that will be faced by our services exporters by leaving the single market, particularly the impact of the loss of passporting rights by financial companies in The City.
Independent analysts at CER conclude that:
'Unfortunately, Minford's model is inconsistent with two basic facts about international trade; first that trade satisfies the gravity equation; and second, that the EU has been trade-creating, not simply a tool for trade diversion.'
In other words, the model does not reflect the reality of modern trading relationships, where the EU has increased mutual trade through the efficiencies of the single market – which a hard Brexit would deprive us of – and ignores the fact that it is more efficient to trade with countries close to you.
This piece of work is the worst sort of economic modelling based on unrealistic assumptions as the garbage that goes in to produce the garbage at the other end. The problem is that this garbage is sufficient to enable Minford and his colleagues to fill that media space and imply that there is a serious debate about the damage Brexit will do to our economy.
The Economists for Brexit, working in close alliance with the Institute of Economic Affairs, are strong proponents of the idea that there is no need for trade deals or a deal with the EU and that walking away and trading according to WTO rules would offer the best future for Britain. They seem not to have noticed that the WTO is facing severe challenges of its own, with a stand-off between India and the US so severe that its last meeting failed to issue the customary final communique. Add to this the deliberate attack on the multilateral trade system by Donald Trump – with his steel and other tariffs and his refusal to appoint members of the WTO dispute resolution body – and it becomes clear that this is the very worst time to leave the secure trade arrangements of the EU to seek a WTO alternative.
Key players in EFT include:
- Patrick Minford, chair of Applied Economics at Cardiff University and previously a key architect of Thatcherite economics in the 1980s. As the Economist noted in summer 2017, it is rare to find economists as united as they are about the fact that Brexit will damage the UK economy. They identified Patrick Minford as the one who disagreed.
- Roger Bootle, founder and chairman of Capital Economics, a regular columnist for The Daily Telegraph and formerly one of Ken Clarke's so-called 'Wise Men' advising on economic affairs.
- Gerard Lyons, Chief Economic Strategist at Netwealth Investments and formerly Chief Economic Advisor to Boris Johnson in his second term as Mayor of London. He has compared fears of a cliff-edge Brexit to the millennium bug.
- Liam Halligan, a journalist and columnist at the Daily Telegraph and the Spectator where his columns include 'The man who triumphed over Project Fear' ('How Patrick Minford debunked the Treasury's Brexit doom-mongering'), 'No Deal with the EU? Sounds like a good deal to me', and 'Europe will reconcile with Russia, and soon. It can't afford not to'.
Aficionados of the Bad Boys of Brexit will recognise members of their advisory group including Jacob Rees-Mogg, Owen Paterson and Nicholas Ridley.
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It is common to have a headache; usually, people don't get worried about it. After all, it's only a small matter and no big deal to the health. However, what if you keep having a headache. Then, you will ask the question when you should be worried about your headache and go to see a headache doctor.
What is a Headache?
Firstly, you must understand what a headache is. Headache, as the word meaning indicates, is any pain that occurs in the head area. Sometimes, it can also cause pain in the face and neck areas. There are two main types of headaches, the first type is not serious and happens when it is triggered by the surrounding environment or the activities you recently do. For example, you accidentally inhale a lot of smoke from the bus exhaust pipe which causes you to have a headache. The second type is a headache that occurs as a result of an existing illness. Headache can also happen when you take a medication.
Home Remedies for Headache
Most people will just do nothing when they have a mild headache as it will go away on its own. If your head is pounding, you can alleviate the pain by resting in a room that has good ventilation. Drinking water can also help to soothe your headache. Washing your face with tap water can also relieve your headache.
Sometimes, a headache happens because you have not been maintaining balanced nutrition in your diet. Therefore, you should remember to always eat several meals such as 3 – 6 small meals per day. Doing so can reduce the blood glucose level that causes the headache. You could also get a headache if you have been walking under the hot sun or staying inside a badly ventilated room during a hot day.
Besides, you should avoid drinking too many hot drinks that are high in caffeine like hot coffee. Taking too many headache medicines is another reason why your headache return. Squinting your eyes to see words you can't see can also cause a headache. If you think it is caused by eye squints, then, you should go to see an optometrist and have new glasses made for your eyes. Headache can also occur when you have muscle tension from sitting in the same position for a long period.
When to See a Migraine Doctor?
You should see a migraine Doctor in DFW if the headache is causing loss of productivity at work and affecting your income. Seeing a doctor is a wise step as he can determine whether it is caused by other underlying illness and inform you so that you can get it treated early. The doctor can also help you if your headache is caused by poisoning through eating, inhaling, or coming in contact with a substance. If you have been taking medication, you can also tell your doctor about it so that he can make changes to your medication.


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05/13/14 On Friday, May 9th at 2:35 P.M. Plymouth Police Officer Shelly Cleveland responded to Penguin Point in reference to an intoxicated female. Officer Cleveland located the female identified as 21 year old Alexis Tanner of Plymouth in the drive-thru. Tanner was taken into custody for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement. She was transported to the ER at Saint Joseph Regional in Plymouth for jail clearance and then transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked on a $3,005 bond. She was released on May 11th with no judicial review and received an May 20th Superior Court II date for her initial hearing.
Later Friday afternoon at 4:47 P.M. during a residential entry investigation Officer Joe Deisch located and arrested 19 year old Ethan Sampson of Plymouth for residential entry. Sampson was transported to the County Jail and held on a $1,505 bond.
On Sunday, May 11th at 3:20 A.M. Officer Chris Miller responded to 1535 North Michigan Street and located 40 year old Jose A. Rivera of Plymouth after an off duty officer followed Mr. Rivera from Mi Camino Restaurant observing erratic driving. Officer Miller conducted a field sobriety test that led to the arrest of Mr. Rivera for operating while suspended with a prior charge and operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 or more. Mr. Rivera was transported to the County Jail and held on a $755 bond. He was released at 5:00 P.M. after posting bond and received a May 20th Superior Court II date for his initial hearing.
Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.


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Cluster Settlements and Power Structures
Settlements are always embedded in a complex system of overlaying power structures of the respective societies, regardless of whether this power is manifested in a political, economic, military, administrative, legal or cultic way. These power structures lead to a differentiation of settlements, e.g. hill forts or strongholds and fortified settlements, early urban centers or administrative places. It is important to analyze this manifestation of power based on the architectural structures of the settlements themselves, to link them with their cultural and geographical settlement environment and to place them in an over regional context.
- Baltic Hillfort Network
- Prof. Dr. Claus von Carnap-Bornheim und Dr. Timo Ibsen
- Indicators for territorial dominion in the North? Interdisciplinary basic research on the early kingdom in Scandinavia: Exemplified by sites with the name of Huseby
- Dr. Thorsten Lemm
- New Aspects on Viking-age Urbanism, c. 750–1100
- Dr. Sven Kalmring, Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson (Historiska museet), Assistant professor Lena Holmquist (Stockholms universitet)


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Utilizing our extensive inventory of modular LED panels and the largest fleet of mobile units in the US, ANC provides these types of high-profile events with turnkey live event production services. Our state-of-the-art screens, alongside our mission-critical live event expertise, transforms your event into a comprehensive audio/visual media experience, ensuring that our partners' attendees experience something larger-than-life.
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Welcome to The Detroit Tigers Podcast. This is Episode #129 a 45-minute podcast about the Detroit Tigers recorded live from Copper Square in downtown Phoenix.
In this episode we talk with MLB.com Tigers beat writer Jason Beck. Follow Jason on Twitter @BeckJason and his blog on MLB.com
Download the audio file or grab the RSS feed here.
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- Mike: @DailyFungo, @MikeMcClary and www.DailyFungo.com
- Ian: @IanCass, SB Nation Detroit and MLive's Tigers Blog
Theme music for the podcast produced by Paul Minshall.
The Detroit Tigers Podcast is not affiliated in any way with the Detroit Tigers Baseball Club or Major League Baseball.


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Dyspepsia: Types, Causes & Symptoms
Dyspepsia in Greek means indigestion or difficulty in digesting the food. It is a common ailment. Dyspepsia is often defined as chronic or recurrent discomfort in the upper abdomen. This can be due to various reasons or factors. The symptoms arise from pain in the gut.
Types of Dyspepsia
There are three types of dyspepsia
1) Ulcer- in which the primary symptom is pain.
2) Motility-in which the primary symptoms may be bloating and gas.
3) Reflux-in which the primary symptom is similar to that of Heartburn
Dyspepsia occurs in both man and women. It is more common in women in age group of 16-60. During pregnancy the women has more chances of experiencing dyspepsia.
Causes of Dyspepsia
- Overeating
- Eating food in wrong combination
- Eating uncooked food
- Eating food too quickly
- Improper salivation of food
- Excessive smoking or excessive consumption of alcohol
- Intake of fried or spicy food
- Drinking water while eating food
- Constipation
- Lack of exercise
- Insomnia
- Jealousy, fear and anger are emotional triggers for dyspepsia
Symptoms of Dyspepsia
- Heartburn
- constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Feeling of fullness after eating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Flatulence or gas
- Foul breath
- Coated tongue


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UPDATED: 10:00 a.m. Oct. 10
A fully-geared firefighter was knocked unconscious after hitting her head on a concrete block during a fire drill on Butler County Community College's main campus, according to a spokesperson for the college.
The Neshannock Township Volunteer Fire Department in Lawrence County had rented out the Public Safety Training Facility for the night as part of an exercise when the firefighter fell on a staircase, according to William Foley. He confirmed that she was wering a helmet. An emergency medical technician tended to her until first responders with the Butler County Emergency Services arrived. She regained consciousness and an emergency medical helicopter landed on a parking lot nearby. The helicopter flew her to Allegheny General Hospital around 9:25 p.m. according to Foley. The name of the firefighter was not available and members of the fire department were not immediately available for comment.
The facility at Butler County Community College offers training and education programs to Fire Fighters, EMS, HazMat and Police professionals across Western Pennsylvania.


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by Andrea ( Bea )Vonk • 08/06/2014
Photo: Andrea ( Bea ) Vonk Styling: Andrea ( Bea) Vonk
When I was wandering around the garden this morning I realised I was going to have a bit of a rose petal overload problem very soon.June is just about my most favourite month as all of the roses are then coming out, but roses flowering also mean petals everywhere . I thought to harness this gold rush of flower petals into something useful and a quick search gave me a wonderful recipe for quick home made rose water .
Here's how to make your rose water :
1.Pick your petals .
2. Wash the petals thoroughly so that eventual small insects that are on there are removed.
3.Place the petals in a large pot and add the distilled water.Add just enough water to cover the petals
3.Place the petals in a large pot and add the distilled water.Add just enough water to cover the petals
4.Cover the pot then simmer on a low flame.
5.Let the water simmer till the petals have lost their colour and the water has taken on the colour of the rose petals.
6.Strain the rose petal water through a fine sieve and keep in a bottle or container in the fridge.
Once you've got your rose water supply covered, there is nothing from keeping you making the most fantastic things with it, like a raspberryand rosewater cheesecake .
Or keep it simple and use it on your ironing.As if that is ever going to happen with me. But cake sounds good.


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Coverage of Southampton Spitfires RLFC
Since forming in the summer of 2007 Southampton Spitfires have worked hard to increase their profile.
As well as coverage in the local paper we feature regularly in the national Rugby League press and online.
It is still early days in the development and expansion of the club but already we have enjoyed some notable exposure.
Landmark moments include:
2007 - Our first ever match report in the Southern Daily Echo.
2009 - BBC Radio Solent broadcast the first ever live coverage of a Rugby League match in the city.
2009 - BBC Radio London interview our head coach.
2009 - A cameo appearance on Sky Sports 'Boots n All'.
2010 - Rugby League World Magazine features the club for the first time.
2011 - Forty-20 Magazine features an interview with our funding officer.
2011 - BBC Radio Solent broadcast a half hour radio interview.
2012 - Our women's team's championship win gains widespread exposure.
2012 - Oli Johnson scores for England Lions in Toronto, the game is shown on Canadian TV and in the UK on Premier Sports.
Every time we are featured in the local press or on the radio our web site hits peak sharply, which is good news for everyone connected with the club. In fact our website unique visitors topped 25,000 in 2012, generating over 130,000 hits.
The archive below is updated periodically with any news features or coverage the club has benefited from. If you spot us in the press, hear about us on the radio or even see us on the TV please let us know!
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After I made a fuss and wrote a dramatic post about dangerous conditions on Saturday, I guess I should probably post an update to let you all know how it went.
So the answer is good. And then not so good. But not because of what you'd think.
The weather was a rough as expected. The waves were pretty big, although not as big as forecast.
The sweep of the undertow, though, had some serious power to it. We didn't go out far because of the weather, as you really couldn't get out behind the break anyway, so we did ins and outs. Lots of wading through water between knee and waist height.
That was hard enough work, let me tell you. More than once I was literally knocked off my feet and there were time we would be swept backwards instead of the way we were trying to swim (well, I was, anyway).
It was definitely time to fall back on all the things I talked about in my post on tips for rough day swims.
The other thing that was really important in the conditions we had on Saturday is the ability to porpoise.
This is a manoeuvre we use in ocean swimming when it's shallow enough, where we channel our inner porpoise-spirit-animal and push off the bottom, dive under, pull our feet up under us to spring off the bottom and repeat. It's a really efficient way to cut through the water and move forward even when there's a current pulling you back (or sideways for that matter).
Go Swim has a post on the mechanics of how to do this in race conditions:
"1. When the gun goes off, run to the point where you are about knee deep in the water.
2. Bend your knees, lean forward, and do a shallow porpoise dive, with arms and hands extended, into the water. Send your hands and body FORWARD, not down. Keep your head tucked between your shoulders. You can peek up a bit with your eyes (not your whole head!) to see where you�re going. Let your body glide in streamline until your hands hit the sand or bottom. STREAMLINE is the key word here. Let your body sail through the water and think about how much less RESISTANCE you are encountering than your competitors who are RUNNING!
3. Use your hands and arms to support your body as you gather your legs up, plant your feet, and get ready for another porpoise dive. You might need to balance on one knee before you can get both feet planted for a new dive. You�ll be in deeper water this time, so dive up and over the water, sending your body FORWARD.
4. Glide in streamline as your hands head down to the sand to catch yourself and prepare for another dive.
5. When you reach water that is about chest deep, take a last, strong porpoise dive and START SWIMMING. You�ll probably find that you got to deep water slightly ahead of the RUNNERS, that you had MORE FUN getting there, and that you started swimming with a BIG BOOST OF POWER from your final porpoise dive. Cool.
You can get the same advantages on your way to the finish line. Here's what to do in reverse
At the finish
1. Swim until you are about waist deep in the water. CAUTION: Water depth is deceptive when you�re horizontal. Your tendency will be to start porpoising too soon, when the water is too deep. This is NOT fun or fast, so swim till your fingertips can almost touch the bottom on your pull or until you think you can easily stand up and sweep your arms out over the water.
2. Stand up, plant your feet, and dive up and over the water.
3. Glide in streamline till your hands hit the sand.
4. Get your feet up under you and porpoise again.
5. Continue until the water is about calf deep, then stand up and run high step through the water to the swim finish."
Unfortunately, the session wasn't without incident. Ronene managed to damage her calf muscle. Ironically (in the Alanis Morisette way, ok) running up the beach and not swimming in the rough conditions, while we were doing a few show-off shots out of the big surf for a newspaper photographer taking a few snaps.
No sign of the publicity shots in the social pages yet, but poor Ronene had to get carried off the beach and helped out by the wonderful Bondi Rescue lifeguards. A bit shout out to those guys – they really went above and beyond! Looks like she's on crutches and potentially out of action for a bit. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.


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Milk and Honey
There's no single poetry book that has got as much warranted praise from millennials than the highly celebrated and widely read Milk and Honey. Chances are you've already read it, heard about it or been recommended it personally by a friend, so if you don't already have yourself a copy consider this a sign to click through and purchase pronto! If there's just one book that should be required reading through or after a hard period in your life, this is it.
Love Her Wild
Another author I'm sure you have heard of but perhaps don't have a copy on your shelf is Atticus and his book of work: Love Her Wild. This book is filled with adventurous moments and memoirs and is the perfect companion for girls who love love, but love adventure more.
The Chaos of Longing
There are poems for break ups and then there is K.Y. Robinson poems for break ups. From love to heartbreak and every emotion in between, this poetry book is one of the most highly rated modern day poetry books for good reason and a great contribution to your book shelf.
I wrote this for you
If there's just one poetry book you cannot live without, "I wrote this for you" is it. This is everything we are, you are, I am and the human existence is. It is every complicated human emotion or tribulation put in to words.
Dirty Pretty Things
Through the themes of love, loss, relationships and sex, Michael Faudet explores short story narratives in his work Dirty Pretty Things. He is also the boyfriend of Lang Leav, who has written great poetry books herself and is also recommended on this list.
The Sun and Her Flowers
If you loved Milk and Honey then there's no denying yourself a copy of Rupi Kaur's second collection of work in The Sun and her Flowers. This book is another must have for any modern day aspiring poet or lover of poetry and if you ask me, it is every bit as perfect as her first.
Yesterday I was the moon
For a more cultural exploration in to matters of the heart, Yesterday I was the moon is powerful and has a great deal of depth.
The Dark Between Stars
The second published book from Atticus has just been released and is quickly becoming a must have for poetry lovers.
Pillow Thoughts
Pillow Thoughts is the perfect collection for those experiencing heart ache or loss, especially for the first time. These pieces are more direct and to the point, but we love them for exactly that reason.
Aussie author Beau Taplin first made waves on Instagram before his published body of work finally arrived to sooth our souls in the form of Bloom. This collection of poetry and prose is one of my favourites thanks to the versatility of subjects that get you thinking and help you realise how small a place you occupy in the world.
The Witch Doesn't Burn in this one
Described as a feminist celebration of womanhood, this collection of work has a strong independence from other poetry books in this list and will resonate well with individuals looking for strength over indulgent suffering.
Useless Magic
Written by Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine, Useless Magic is a collection of lyrics that never made it to song and a large volume of poetry by the talented singer songwriter herself.
Sea of Strangers
With multiple best sellers to her name, Lang Leav came out with Sea of Strangers and yet again provided another must have poetry book for your collection. This book explores more of the self beyond love and loss and is a more empowering take on the popular subjects.
Sad Girls
Although a novel, this book by the same author (above) is an interesting new direction for the author and as such, we had to include Sad Girls in the round up. This coming of age story is one of our favourites in the genre, with a collision of life's ups and downs collected in a novel you won't be able to put down.


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Ionic Solids
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- 1550
Skills to Develop
- To understand the general characteristics of ionic solids
Ionic Solids are solids composed of oppositely charged ions. They consist of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions .When Ionic Solids are dissolved in water the cations and the anions separate, they become free to move about in the water allowing the solution to conduct electrical current.
You learned previously that an ionic solid consists of positively and negatively charged ions held together by electrostatic forces. Ionic solids can be composed of simple ions as see in NaCl (sodium chloride) or can be composed of polyatomic ions as seen in ammonium nitrate NH4NO3 with NH4+ and NO3- ions. Ionic compounds are held together by the attractive electrostatic interactions between cations and anions. In an ionic compound, the cations and anions are arranged in space to form an extended three-dimensional array that maximizes the number of attractive electrostatic interactions and minimizes the number of repulsive electrostatic interactions (Figure 1). As shown in Equation 2.7.1, the electrostatic energy of the interaction between two charged particles is proportional to the product of the charges on the particles and inversely proportional to the distance between them:
\[ \text {electrostatic energy} \propto {Q_1Q_2 \over r} \tag{2.7.1}\]
where \(Q_1\) and \(Q_2\) are the electrical charges on particles 1 and 2, and \(r\) is the distance between them. When \(Q_1\) and \(Q_2\) are both positive, corresponding to the charges on cations, the cations repel each other and the electrostatic energy is positive. When \(Q_1\) and \(Q_2\) are both negative, corresponding to the charges on anions, the anions repel each other and the electrostatic energy is again positive. The electrostatic energy is negative only when the charges have opposite signs; that is, positively charged species are attracted to negatively charged species and vice versa.
Figure 1: The ionic compound NaCl forms when electrons from sodium atoms are transferred to chlorine atoms. The resulting Na+ and Cl− ions form a three-dimensional solid that is held together by attractive electrostatic interactions.
Lattice Energy
The lattice energy (i.e., the energy required to separate 1 mol of a crystalline ionic solid into its component ions in the gas phase) is directly proportional to the product of the ionic charges and inversely proportional to the sum of the radii of the ions. For example, NaF and CaO both crystallize in the face-centered cubic (fcc) sodium chloride structure, and the sizes of their component ions are about the same: Na+ (102 pm) versus Ca2+ (100 pm), and F− (133 pm) versus O2− (140 pm). Because of the higher charge on the ions in CaO, however, the lattice energy of CaO is almost four times greater than that of NaF (3401 kJ/mol versus 923 kJ/mol). The forces that hold Ca and O together in CaO are much stronger than those that hold Na and F together in NaF, so the heat of fusion of CaO is almost twice that of NaF (59 kJ/mol versus 33.4 kJ/mol), and the melting point of CaO is 2927°C versus 996°C for NaF. In both cases, however, the values are large; that is, simple ionic compounds have high melting points and are relatively hard (and brittle) solids.
Due to most ionic compounds lattice energies being high, ions do not easily detach themselves from their crystal structure into a gaseous state.
Ionic solids typically do not go from a solid state to gas state at ordinary temperatures. They can although be melted by applying thermal energy enough to interrupt the crystalline lattice. Therefore, the higher the lattice energy is of an ionic compound, the higher the melting point is. Energy that is needed to break apart an ionic crystal when it is dissolved comes comes from the interaction of ions in the crystal (solid) with the molecules of the solvent. The lattice energy of an ionic solid is what an ionic solid depends on to dissolve in a solvent. Therefore, the lower the lattice energy, the higher the quantity an ionic solid that can be dissolved in any quantity of solvent.
- Petrucci, Harwood, Herring, Madura. General Chemistry, Principles & Modern Applications 9th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc., 2007.
- Zumdahl, Steven S. Chemistry 4th Edition. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1997
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The weekend before last (June 24-25), my brother and I drove up to Michigan for an 8 hour overnight rogaine. The course was similar to last year's race (link), but slightly more compact and with some interesting new flag locations.
My brother and I were both pretty exhausted before the race even started – he was coming off a 24 hour EMS shift, and I had just finished a week in the ICU and was getting ready to start another 80-90 hour work week on Monday. So we ended up doing a lot more hiking than jogging.
Maps were distributed at 8pm, so we spent the next couple hours planning our route before the race started at 10pm.
We started with a short loop, hitting #43, #40, and #31 before making our way to the southeast section of the map – a newly added area since last year. We found #35 easily enough after plowing through chest-high grass under some power lines.
Our first of two big blunders came when we missed the turnoff for #57. We considered doubling back when we realized the mistake, but decided to just skip it. We continued on to #54 and #68 with no more problems, then started making our way westward along the southern edge of the map. This area was pretty rich in points, and the trail network allowed for quick movement. We picked off #59, #65, #77, #75, #32, and #34, then jogged down the road to another trail, which we followed to #47, #37, #64, #35, #76, #39, #66, and #44…each requiring only a short ~2-10 minute detour off trail.
We were tempted to go for three high-value controls along a peninsula on the southwest edge of the course, which would have required a more extended off-trail bushwhack…but I had some bad memories of getting tangled up in briars in that section last year, so we instead doubled back along one of the main roads toward the center of the map. Along the way we went for #71, but managed to miss it completely (our second major blunder of the night, costing us 70 points and at least 10-15 minutes). Looking back at the GPS track after the race, it looks like we overshot it and ended up making a large circle around #71. Oh well.
The central section of the map was also pretty densely packed with controls, but unfortunately we were starting to feel a little pressed for time, and wanted to leave ourselves enough flexibility to get the handful of high-value controls near the start/finish area. So instead of clearing this entire area, we made a short loop of #33, #67, #52, and #81 (skipping #42, #56, and #74). This left us enough time to clear most of the rest of the controls near the start/finish area. We finished the race by hitting #63, #60, #80 (which we nearly missed…it was tough to spot on a small island in the middle of a swamp, accessible only by a small wooden plank, or by swimming), #79, #78 (we were running, by this point), and finally #46.
We finished with a few minutes to spare, and ended up placing 9th out of 21 teams. Had it not been for those two dumb mistakes, we'd have finished 6th, so overall not too bad.
Our total distance for the night was 19.5 miles, with 2,060 feet of elevation gain. By the time I drove home, took the boys to the Dayton Air show the following day, and finally made it to bed, I'd been awake for more than 32 hours…so my memory of this race is unfortunately kind of hazy.


text: Yes, this is a blatant attempt to pass the time till it gets warmer and sunnier. Still, to get to know the folks on here better I'm giving you a chance to get introspective (I know, "wow, that's deep, man!") Last year my goal was to get into an LSV. This year the goal is to spend a whole lot more time on the water in that LSV and have all 6 kids wakeboarding. So how about you? What is your Moomba (or Supra for you other SC loyalists) related goal for 2011? We are all here to help you achieve it.


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Airball & Tournament
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Want to play competitive paintball in a fun, community based environment?
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Ninjaball Tournament
The premier paintball tournament series in Washington state.
Sunday Funday
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Come have great time playing paintball in games that we run for you and your new friends.
Our friendly staff will:
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Recommended for Self Equip players. Weather you have a team or not, head out to a Sunday Funday session for a great time.
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Come do individual and team drills that are ran by our pros to help improve your game.
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TramShed have once again been working alongside the Equality and Diversity Team at Lancashire Constabulary and Blackpool Council. We are delighted to be taking part in Hate Crime Awareness week in Blackpool.
The event takes place at Blackpool Central Library on Saturday 10th October and TramShed will be there all day performing extracts from our recent original musical performance 'Sticks & Stones'.
The performances will be showcased at the following times – 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4pm. The event is open to all so please come along to support our performers and say hello to the team!!


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In the election of 1992 James Carville and Democrats famously said: "It's the economy, stupid." And they kept saying it through the reelection and the impeachment defense. Clinton argued that elites were disconnected from the kitchen table economic concerns of ordinary Americans and caught up in wedge issues and the politics of personal destruction.
Democrats argued against impeaching Clinton—for lying in his testimony about sexual misconduct—because it would threaten record highs in the Dow.
My how times have changed. Now the left plays down the importance of the economy. Newly minted pundit, Jay-Z argues on CNN that record lows in black unemployment don't really matter.
Well they matter to the people who are getting out of the unemployment lines. They matter to their spouses and to their children. Low black unemployment matters to neighborhoods and whole communities.
To most of us, it's still the economy that matters and politicians who ignore that fact are, well like the man said, stupid.Read More »


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Here's my recipe for 2 rich white loaves:
1 ½ lbs strong white flour
1 sachet yeast
3/4 pint tepid milk & water
½ tsp sugar
1 ½ tsp salt
2 oz margarine/butter
1 egg
Warm flour in microwave. Mix with dried ingredients.
Mix together finger-hot liquid, melted butter (not too hot) & eggs. Add to flour & mix well.
Leave to prove, covered by a damp tea-towel, in warm place, until doubled in size.
Knead on floured surface for about 10 minutes, until no longer sticky.
Shape into loaves. Put into greased & floured loaf tins.
Cover & put to prove as before.
Brush with milk and cook in centre of oven at 2200 c, Gas 7 for 20 mins. Check, turn round, & cook for another 5- 10 mins, until loaves are golden, & sound hollow in the middle.