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Search on liu.se Work at LiU Vision, goals and quality assurance Always an innovator Help for applicants Degree studies contact Information about LiU Autonomous vehicles learn to find the best path Monica Westman Svenselius Kristoffer Bergman, doctoral student in the Division for Automatic Control, describes in his licentiate thesis methods to enable autonomous vehicles find the fastest or most energy-efficient path from a starting point to a destination, even if obstacles are in the way. Kristoffer Bergman Photo credit David BrohedeGetting autonomous vehicles to travel along straight roads without obstacles is one thing, but is it also possible for them to autonomously manoeuvre past obstacles in order to deliver goods? Can a drone fly low without colliding with trees, chimneys, etc.? And how can the vehicle plan its route to make it as efficient as possible? These are questions that Kristoffer Bergman seeks to answer in his licentiate thesis. Kristoffer Bergman is an industry-based doctoral student in the Division for Automatic Control, employed by Saab Dynamics and working in the large Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program, WASP. "I've worked with problems that can be solved with a method in automatic control known as optimal control. It's a powerful tool, whose applications include helping to send people to the moon. It does, however, have limitations when there are many obstacles to avoid", says Kristoffer Bergman. His research has aimed at developing reliable and robust methods that autonomous vehicles can use to plan their route around various obstacles. "We also want to be able to optimise the route efficiently, such that it gives, for example, the quickest journey or the one lowest energy consumption", he says. Kristoffer Bergman and Per Boström-Rost (to the left) Photo credit Magnus JohanssonThe thesis presents three scientific contributions to the field. The first uses optimal control, in which and large and complex problems are solved by first solving subsidiary problems of increasing difficulty. The second contribution describes how to calculate a library of pre-programmed and optimised fundamental manoeuvres, known as "motion primitives", that can subsequently be combined, depending on the situation. This has previously been time-consuming and required manual work, but Kristoffer Bergman proposes a framework that optimises and automates the calculations. In combination "Some motion primitives can be linked together online, and robust algorithms are available to do this. But there is a risk that the algorithms generate poor solutions on the basis of the limited set of precalculated motion primitives", he explains. The third contribution presented by the thesis, therefore, shows how to combine the method using motion primitives with a method based on optimal control. "The combination means that the calculations take lightly longer. The solution, however, is significantly better, since there is now no longer a limitation to use the library of motion primitives." Kristoffer Bergman sees huge advantages in being a part of WASP. "WASP has enabled me to gain a comprehensive view, and a good grip of the complete system. The courses and conferences we have had have given not only a breadth to our knowledge but also an impressively wide contact network", he concludes. On motion planning using numerical optimal control, Kristoffer Bergman, Division for Automatic Control, Department of Electrical Engineering, Linköping University 2019. Supervisor Daniel Axehill. Show/Hide content Kristoffer Bergman Department of Electrical Engineering (ISY) Automatic Control (RT) [email protected] Daniel Axehill [email protected] Reseach Flying vehicles find their own path Flying vehicles, manned and unmanned, are today equipped with large numbers of sensors. The vehicles are still controlled manually, but WASP doctoral student Per Boström-Rost shows in his licentiate thesis how the control can be made more autonomous. WASP - Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program The fourth industrial revolution is upon us, as automation becomes autonomy. LiU conducts outstanding research in several of the fields that are central to the Wallenberg AI Autonomous Systems and Software Program, WASP. Automatic Control The activities include problems in sensor fusion, system identification, robotics/autonomous systems, optimization for control applications and complex networks. They aim at a good balance between theoretical developments and industrial applications. Latest news from LiU Robots pose new demands on safety Large industrial robots have thus far worked in isolation, in clearly defined areas without people nearby. A newly presented thesis at LiU, however, shows that such robots can very well work together with people – and how safety can be ensured. First prize for smart waste sorting For four months, three students that take the eight-credit course Ingenious, have been working on real challenges from companies and organisations. They have five minutes to present their ideas. Reangle, smart waste sorting, was this year's winner. New method gives robust transistors A new method to fit together layers of semiconductors as thin as a few nanometres has resulted in not only a scientific discovery but also a new type of transistor for high-power electronic devices. The result, published in Applied Physics Letters. Diet has rapid effects on sperm quality Sperm are influenced by diet, and the effects arise rapidly. This is the conclusion of a study in which healthy young men were fed a diet rich in sugar. The study, published in PLOS Biology, gives new insight into the function of sperm. Nya modeller kan sänka risken på finansmarknaden New models to measure and manage risk can improve decision-making in financial markets. A newly presented thesis at LiU shows how risk can be reduced and prices set more accurately than by traditional methods. LiU researchers confirm that it is possible to sex chicken eggs Researchers at Linköping University have developed a method that can identify which eggs will become cockerels on the same day they are laid, before an embryo has developed. How to cope with rejections "No interest to anyone" Nearly all researchers have articles rejected, but the decision can be formulated in different ways. Lars Witell has written an article about rejections, where he examines the issue from three points of view. At the centre of world politics – in Hong Kong Alexander Bois is one of the students from Linköping University who has spent time in Hong Kong this autumn – in the focus of world politics. New method gives hope in understanding Alzheimer's disease Scientists are now able to label proteins in the brains of mice who have a disease similar to Alzheimer's disease. The new method allows the researchers to observe how harmful protein aggregates develop over a longer time period. Serious criticism against Brå research The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (Brå) in some cases has distorted politically sensitive research, and adapted the results to fit the wishes of the client. This is the conclusion of a newly published study from Linköping University. Expansion of Sweden's largest research programme The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP), Sweden's largest individual research programme, has been extended by three years and will receive a further research grant of nearly SEK 1.3 billion. Swedish Research Council grant for secure quantum communication The Swedish Research Council has awarded SEK 1.4 million to SECRET, a European collaborative project to increase security in quantum communication. The project, with a budget of EUR 340,000, will be coordinated by LiU researcher Guilherme Xavier. A tireless voice LiU researcher Per Frankelius doesn't hold back from participating in debates. With his broad expertise in business administration and innovation, he is active in several important societal issues, not least within healthcare and agriculture. In order to help people with fear of childbirth, there must be trust between the patient and the healthcare staff. But for many lesbian and bisexual women and transgender people, this trust never develops. 17.8 million Swedish crowns to Kajsa Uvdal Kajsa Uvdal has been awarded SEK 17.8 million from the Swedish Research Council for an interdisciplinary research environment combining physics, medicine and image sciences. The objective is to obtain improved treatments for heart disease and cancer. A huge microscope helping LiU researchers design new materials Researchers can use the most intense microscope in the world, the MAX IV synchrotron facility in Lund, to see how atoms bind to each other. Scientists from LiU were first to use the new beamline, investigating new materials with exciting properties. Creating switchable plasmons in plastics Researchers at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics have developed optical nanoantennas made from a conducting polymer. The antennas can be switched on and off, and will make possible a completely new type of controllable nano-optical components. Store your research here – it's freezing! Thick gauntlets are needed to protect the wearer from a temperature of -150 degrees in the biobank cold storage at the University Hospital Campus in Linköping. Take a bus ride into the future Linköping's first autonomous buses are picking up passengers on Campus Valla. It's now possible to take a ride on this rolling research project. Research rolling on the roads Five years ago, LiU and VTI signed a strategic collaboration. One concrete result can now be seen rolling around Campus Valla – the autonomous buses of the Elin project. Additive manufacture changes materials Additive manufacture in combination with nickel-based superalloys can be used in the production of high-temperature products. New research increases our knowledge of new manufacturing methods and how these change the properties of materials. Online therapy helped cardiovascular disease patients with depression Researchers have developed a treatment for depression among people with cardiovascular disease. The results show that patients who underwent internet-based therapy became less depressed and gained a better quality of life. Stress fractures can be ongoing healing processes The healthcare system has often assessed chronic leg pain in elite and hobby athletes as caused by breaks in bone structure. Research at Linköping University, however, demonstrates that the features seen in radiography are an ongoing healing process. How blades in a gas turbine crack Upwards, downwards or sideways. Quickly or slowly. Evenly or unevenly. New research at LiU shows how cracks propagate in gas turbine blades. The results may have far-reaching industrial implications. Wireless communication by the metre Is there a poor mobile signal? In that case, buy a few metres of radio stripe and set it up where it´s practically invisible. Researchers at LiU and Ericsson have developed patented technology to make this possible: antennas by the metre. Three LiU researchers appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows Emil Björnson, Magnus Jonsson and Marcin Szczot, have been appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows. Five-year research grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation makes it possible for young researchers to make breakthroughs. Castration of men was based on knowledge of the female body For men with prostate problems, castration was a treatment method for many years. A thesis from Linköping University contradicts the notion that in the history of medicine, men are the norm. LiU: helping LHC keep a clean sheet A collaboration between two LiU researchers and the Linköping ice hockey club LHC will make it possible to discover the strategy of the opposing team quickly. The system is almost ready to be brought into use. Immune cells in the brain – a link between inflammation and depression One in four people in Sweden will be affected at some time by a depression so serious that it requires treatment. Wouldn't it be great if we could understand the brain circuits that determine the way we feel, and find new and better treatments? "A lot of good is done for the environment in many parts of the world" Researchers have studied how ordinary people around the world view environmental problems, and whether they face any in their day-to-day lives. The interviews gave the researchers hope – and some clever solutions. Among the world's 36 best in machine learning Fredrik Lindsten and his PhD student Anna Wigren have been chosen among stiff competition to present results at the world's most prestigious conference in machine learning. One application of their algorithms is to understand how diseases spread. Improved treatment for PTSD People with post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, often also develop a dependency disorder. LiU researchers are seeking answers to how these conditions are related and how they best can be treated – both individually and when they arise together. AI research competing with giants "Giants such as Google, Facebook and Apple are buying up top-flight researchers in artificial intelligence. In the academic world we find it difficult to compete", warned Professor Michael Felsberg from LiU at the WASP4All conference. An integrated approach develops drones of the future Design optimisation and a systems-based approach can improve the communication equipment, sensors and other components of unmanned aerial vehicles of the future. One result is more effective searches for missing people using drones. 49 million Swedish crowns for research into sustainable development Ten researchers at LiU have been awarded grants by the Formas research council. The projects include research into urban cultivation, the possibility of capturing carbon dioxide after emission, and the welfare of laying hens. Selling energy by the metre At spin-off company Epishine, the printing presses are feeding out solar cells in printed electronics intended for indoor use. Olle Inganäs has an even higher goal: organic solar cells will contribute to solving the world's energy problems. Knowledge resistance – a threat to democracy We interpret facts in a way that confirms our worldview, is the conclusion of a group of LiU researchers. This increases polarisation in society and makes democratic discourse more difficult. LiU to lead EU projects in eastern Europe LiU has been awarded responsibility for two Erasmus projects in eastern Europe. One project will develop a new master's programme in mobile app and games development, the other a new syllabus for future teachers of maths, technology and science. Two simulator labs opened in Norrköping Two simulation environments, for maritime applications and for air traffic control, have been built at LiU. "It may appear to us to be playing games, but it is everyday experience for maritime pilots and flight controllers", says Jonas Lundberg. Twelve steps to better cost analysis What does the conduct of an accurate total cost analysis involve? And how should teaching be arranged to teach this in a good way? These questions are answered in a doctoral thesis recently presented at LiU. Many LiU students leaving Hong Kong Last week, LiU recommended that the 38 exchange students in Hong Kong should return to Sweden. Many held off from travelling at first, but now on Monday, many have chosen to leave Hong Kong. New materials increase gas turbines efficiency New surface coatings can increase the efficiency and reduce emissions from the gas turbines of the future. A recently presented thesis at LiU demonstrates how some of the new materials function and how lifetimes can be calculated. LiU recommends that students leave Hong Kong Due to the unrest and insecure situation in Hong Kong, Linköping University is recommending that students leave the region. The LiU Game Conference: this year bigger than ever This year, the LiU Game Conference will celebrate its 10th anniversary, releasing 1,500 tickets. Interest in game development, research, and student competitions is growing unhindered. Libraries combatting digital exclusion Public libraries have become a collecting point for the half million people in Sweden living in digital exclusion. Elin Wihlborg and her research group are looking at how the libraries act to help people and reduce digital exclusion. Folk high schools give second chances In 2018, more than a million people participated in courses and study circles arranged by folk high schools and study associations. Louise Malmström and Henrik Nordvall work with questions concerning non-formal education. Two pieces of the Alzheimer's puzzle One is a protein chemist, the other a physician. Both conduct research into Alzheimer's disease. Each benefits from the knowledge of the other, making progress more rapid. Their objective: to make a difference for those affected by disease. Large-scale board game will increase knowledge about climate change LiU researcher Ola Leifler is organising a megagame in April 2020, designed to provide insights into the effects of climate change. Large integrated circuits produced in printing press Researchers at Linköping University and RISE have shown for the first time that it is possible to print complete integrated circuits with more than 100 organic electrochemical transistors. The result has been published in Nature Communications. Competence and participation in successful quality management Quality management can be either expansive or adaptive, and the two forms are equally important. Successful quality management depends on employees being given the possibility to contribute to the development. These are conclusions in a new thesis. LiU students take gold for antimicrobial bandage Students at Linköping University took gold in the international competition in synthetic biology, iGEM 2019. Her life inspires her research One day a Soviet citizen, the next day Russian. That's what happened to Professor Madina Tlostanova when the Soviet Union collapsed. The experience came to inspire her research. Elusive cancer-related protein captured in flight Scientists have for the first time seen how the MYC protein, which plays a central role in cancer, binds to a key protein and controls important functions in cells. The new discovery may in the long term help in the development of new cancer drugs. Anders Ynnerman elected to visualisation hall of fame Thirty-two people from all over the world have been selected to become members of the newly formed IEEE Visualization Academy. One of them is professor Anders Ynnerman. "It's extremely gratifying to be recognised as one of the pioneers", he says. Laestadius, crop failure and barley in Fennoscandia Is it possible that a single individual influenced which crops were cultivated over large areas of Fennoscandia? In a new study, clues from DNA from old barley indicate that the priest Lars-Levi Laestadius may have played an important role. LiU researchers receive SEK 97 million from Swedish Research Council 27 researchers in natural and engineering sciences at LiU have been awarded nearly SEK 97 million for the coming four years from the Swedish Research Council. Five young researchers have received grants to build up their own research group. The social life of pets arouses curiosity LiU's courses in domestic animal behaviour remain extremely popular. Nearly 900 people applied for the 90 places on a new distance-learning course in animal psychology. An electronic signal expands the material by a factor of 100 Researchers at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics have discovered a material that can both increase and reduce its volume when exposed to a weak electrical pulse. In a filter, the researchers can control the size of particles that pass through. They make future gas turbines both greener and safer In the future, gas turbines will be more efficient, more eco-friendly, and powered by renewable fuel. At the Division for Solid Mechanics, models are being developed to predict the lifetimes of the materials that will make the future possible. SEK 40 million for research in medicine and health Eight researchers at LiU have been awarded at total of SEK 40.2 million in the Swedish Research Council's round of funding in medicine and the health sciences for 2019. Students looking for a missing person in Kolmården Wildlife Park Someone's lost in the Kolmården Forest and around 40 students must find him before he wanders into the elephant enclosure. They are using the electronic footprints he has made. Can they manage it? Indeed they can – and it doesn't take them long. LiU inspires engineering education in Brazil Linköping University is one of several universities around the world working together to improve engineering education. Taking inspiration from LiU, several engineering programmes in Brazil are undergoing radical change. A computer algorithm to recognise and follow objects Master's graduate Goutam Bhat has been awarded the Christer Gilén Scholarship for 2019 in the field of statistics and machine learning. The scholarship recognises his work in computer vision. Nine of ten LiU graduates in employment one year after graduating Linköping University is best in Sweden for the entry of students into the labour market. 88 percent of students from LiU are employed a year after graduating. The statistics are presented in a report from the Swedish Higher Education Authority. Changes in policy attracted foreign entreprenuers to Sweden Changes to the Swedish immigration policy led to greater numbers of foreign entrepreneurs coming to Sweden after 2008. Differences in income between Swedish and foreign entrepreneurs also fell during several years. All conclusions of a new thesis. Human medicines affect fish behaviour Human medicines that act on important signal systems in the brain make fish bolder, shows a new study by researchers at LiU. The results reinforce that drugs that end up in the natural environment may have consequences for animal life. Compact living a la Malmstens Students in the Furniture Design programme at Malmstens accepted the challenge of designing the interior of a young person's apartment measuring 23 square metres. The result is a window seating, a rail system for wall storage and a room divider. Chains of atoms move at lightning speed inside metals A phenomenon that has been seen when researchers simulate the properties of planet cores at extreme pressures has now been observed in pure titanium at atmospheric pressure. Chains of atoms dash around at lightning speeds inside the solid material. How energy renovations of older buildings can reduce energy use Energy renovation of older multi-family buildings can nearly halve energy use. When considering costs, it is usually better to renovate a building than to demolish it and build a new one. These are the conclusions of a thesis presented at LiU. A robot politely gets out of the way We are far from being able to coexist with flying robots in our urban landscapes, but one of the demonstrations this year within the WASP arena for public safety was a drone that politely gets out of the way when a person walks towards it. High blood pressure at maximal exercise may signal good fitness Is it dangerous to have high blood pressure when exercising? "It depends", is the answer from a newly published study. Antidepressant medications appear to be generally safe Antidepressants are generally safe, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. The researchers did not find strong evidence of adverse health outcomes associated with antidepressant use. LiU researchers receive Wallenberg grants Two LiU researchers each receive around SEK 34 million for five years from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Håkan Olausson is working on ultrafast pain signalling, while Feng Gao is developing new materials for solar cells. Helping tobacco plants save water Eleni Stavrinidou and her research group at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Linköping University, have used bioelectronics to influence transpiration in a tobacco plant, without harming the plant in any way. How to save energy with hybrid hydraulic technology Computer control makes it possible to introduce hybrid hydraulic technology into working machines. This will not only save energy but also – in the long term – make autonomous machines possible. Two of six grants for Alzheimer research to LiU Martin Hallbeck and Per Hammarström are two of the six researchers who have been granted funds from the Swedish Brain Foundation's special call for research into Alzheimer disease. LiU seminars to focus on human rights LiU is to hold three seminars on human rights in October. The topics discussed are children's rights, asylum, and citizenship and migration. They are associated with the Swedish Forum for Human Rights, to be held in Linköping in November. Model aircraft to improve flight testing Roger Larsson presents a doctoral thesis in which he has looked at several methods to optimise the modelling methods used to test and develop aircraft. He has also used model airplanes from colleagues. LiU welcomes employees of the future "Don't start the meeting without me – it's warm in here, I want to get out", says YuMi, interrupting Vice-Chancellor Helen Dannetun who is welcoming her guests from ABB to LiU and the new Studenthuset. Solidarity drives Super-Sara Put two cans, Classic and Light, of fizzy drink into water. One floats, the other sinks. Magic! Sara Magnusson wanted her Experimentfabrik to make children curious. But they must also be able to read, so today she's measuring reading ability. Speaker of the Riksdag is Alumnus of the Year Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén managed to form a new government after last autumn's chaotic election. They are Alumni of the Year 2019 Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Riksdag, made a historic contribution to ensuring that Sweden gained a new government. Sara Magnusson inspires young people to become engineers. These two are Alumni of the Year at Linköping University. Monkeys like alcohol at low concentrations Fruit-eating monkeys show a preference for concentrations of alcohol found in fermenting fruit, but they do not seem to use alcohol as a source of supplementary calories, according to a new study. Countries see opportunities in climate measures Researchers at LiU have investigated the ways in which countries describe climate change and the measures for addressing it: Is it a threat or an opportunity? Pay a digital deposit on a coffee mug in Studenthuset A digital coffee mug. The small start-up loop-it was founded by some master's engineering students with the aid of LiU Innovation, and their eco-friendly idea has now been launched in Studenthuset. Sharpened criticism for research misconduct Two previous LiU researchers are guilty of research misconduct. The faculty board of the Faculty of Science and Engineering has severely criticised two previous researchers for significant deficiencies in their handling of research data. Does local food increase cancer risk in glassworks areas? There is no clear link between cancer incidence and locally produced food from an area with a history of glass manufacture with contaminated soil, according to a new study from, among others, Linköping University. AFM 2020 Research Grants Call for proposals Hereby, Advanced Functional Materials, the Strategic Research Area (SRA, SFO) of LiU in Material Sciences, announces a call for research projects of 500 kSEK/year each. More operations are scheduled if doctor is well rested Researchers have investigated how orthopaedic surgeons make decisions regarding surgery. The results show that a patient who meets the surgeon at the end of his or her shift is less likely to be scheduled for surgery. Machine learning will improve knowledge of inequalities in society Researchers at the Institute for Analytical Sociology have been awarded SEK 13 million to use machine learning to provide in-depth knowledge about inequalities in society. "The Swedish population registers are a gold mine", says Maria Brandén. Welcome indoors, solar cells Swedish and Chinese scientists have developed organic solar cells optimised to convert ambient indoor light to electricity. The power they produce is low, but enough to feed the millions of products that the internet of things will bring online. A laboratory full of bright ideas New ideas are always popping up and being tested in the Laboratory of Organic Electronics. Many have led to world-leading breakthroughs. The research focusses on storing energy in paper, coupling biology with electronics, and electronic plants. A fish in the service of science Which treatment will benefit this patient best? Which substances are most promising for pharmaceuticals companies to develop? These are questions that scientists at Linköping University are seeking to answer with the aid of the tiny zebrafish embryo. LiU alumnus, Christer Gilén want to give something back Christer Gilén has set up two prizes for engineering students at his alma mater. The objective of his donation is to encourage student essays or projects that can lead to applications in the private or public sectors. Helen Dannetun chooses not seek extension in vice-chancellor post Helen Dannetun will not apply for an extension as vice-chancellor for Linköping University when her current contract expires at the end of June 2020. Slow progress in Bangladesh's textile industry The working conditions and safety of employees in the textile industry in Bangladesh have improved. But the differences between factories are large and the shortcomings are many. The multinational companies also have a complex role. Wow – what a week! Music, talks, guided tours and an experiment workshop. An intense and highly popular opening week for Studenthuset is over, and the building can now be said to be well and truly open. "Important to encourage university teachers" At the Commencement Ceremony in the spring of 2020, Sweden's largest award for teachers will be presented for the first time. The award, which is to go to a teacher at Linköping University, was founded by Professor Emeritus Ingemar Ingemarsson. Prestigious ERC grant to Sara Liin LiU researcher Sara Liin has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for 2019 by the European Research Council in stiff competition with other applicants. She receives EUR 1.5 million for a project to investigate disturbances in heart rhythm. Major successes for multidisciplinary research at LiU The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research has granted SEK 200 million for research in the interface between technology and medicine. LiU scientists are principle investigator in three of the six projects, and co-applicant in a fourth. 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[Book Review] 'Forrest Gump' by Winston Groom Date: July 17, 2020Author: Books Ameya 2 Comments Winston Groom is a renowned American author. Born in 1943 in Washington, D.C, he received his education from the University of Alabama. He served in the U.S. Army, toured Vietnam, and rose to the ranks of a captain before switching to literature. He started as a reporter and later worked as a columnist in Washington Star, Washington D.C. for about nine years before becoming a full-time novelist. He was awarded the best fiction award by the Southern Library Association in 1980. However, it was his 1980-novel, Forrest Gump, that changed his life forever. In fact, the re-release of the book sold more than 1.7 million copies, as compared to 40,000 books on the initial release. The movie adaptation grossed over $657 million worldwide, and garnered six Academy Awards. I may not be a smart man, but I know what love is. There is a joyous madcap feeling to the first half of this unusual novel. That is before absurdity gathers momentum and begins to threaten to take over the very plot. Groom's picaresque tale has been narrated in first person, by Gump himself. Gump follows his outrageous life from early stardom for Bear Bryant's Crimson Tide, through a tour in Vietnam and across the broad canvas of America during the '70s and '80s. Like most literary idiots, Forrest Gump is a lot smarter than the people he encounters. In fact, he is no ordinary idiot. He is rather an idiot mathematical savant, who is capable of outperforming NASA's on-board computers. And that is why Gump eventually ends up on a space mission with an ape and the first female astronaut ever. This mission ends in the forests of New Guinea, where Gump runs into a Yale-tutored cannibal. All this takes place after Gump has met Lyndon Johnson and saved Chairman Mao from drowning, which is to say that this is a very broad satire. Forrest Gump can proudly claim to be one of the few contemporary novels to have their own philosophy. The novel presents multiple conflicts. One such clash is the society always doubting Forrest, always putting him down, and his ability to succeed. However, the major conflict that stands out is the love Forrest and Jenny have for each other since they were young. In fact, they had always loved each other, but it took Jenny a while to realize it because she sporadically leaves Forrest and gets involved with drugs and other bad influences. Even so, Forrest makes repeated attempts to look for Jenny and bring her back. But Jenny's pent-up grief and pain from her traumatic childhood experiences force her to keep pushing him away. I may be a idiot, but most of the time, anyway, I tried to do the right thing, an dreams is just dreams, ain't they? So whatever else has happened, I am figgerin this: I can always look back an say, at least I ain't led no hum-drum life. The book is a bit too hard to read and comprehend, which is entirely due to the way Groom has written it. He has written out the words the way you would pronounce them, not to mention the fact that there are a lot of grammar mistakes. When reading the book, you really need to concentrate when trying to figure out some words or sentences. That said, you get more and more used to it with every page. It must be pointed out that this actually gives the novel more character, because the author has intentionally written it like an idiot would – like Forrest would have written it. Since the book is inextricably linked to its screen adaptation, the comparison of the two is inevitable. While the movie is soft, sweet and inspiring, the book is much darker. It is hard to disagree that the book and the movie are two entirely separate things, only connected loosely by their title and the basic plot. The only criticism that the book draws is from people who first see the movie, and then get down to reading it for a pick-me-up experience with the books-are-always-better-than-movies mindset. Ameya Rating: Forrest Gump rightly merits 3.8 stars out of 5. This is down to its in-depth story about love and the struggles some people go through in their daily lives. It is absolutely recommended to anyone who likes dramatic stories interspersed with tidbits of humor. …now that you're here As you might know, Ameya runs on a purely non-profit basis. With no tangible products on offer, advertisements and donations are our only two sources of keeping this blog up and running. You could convey your support to us with something as little as $5 - that's less than what an average Starbucks would cost! 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Biblioteka » The Art of Investing: Lessons from History's Greatest Traders [TTC Audio] « poslato: 31 Avgust 2018, 19:32:24 » -Zahvalio: 1 English \| December 9, 2016 \| ASIN: B01MROSIA6, ISBN: 1629973548 \| [email protected] kbps \| 12 hours \| + PDF Guidebook \| 332 MB Lecturer: Professor John M. Longo Great investors like Warren Buffett and Ray Dalio will tell you they're no geniuses; they're simply observant, open-minded, and industrious. Using these key traits, the world's most outstanding traders have employed a remarkable mix of strategies to build huge fortunes. Their careers are a how-to manual for anyone who wants to succeed at investing, no matter what the size of their stake. The lives of rich and famous investors are gripping tales of opportunities seized and squandered; of billions won and lost, and won again. And these life stories are also an eye-opening education in the workings of financial markets. The Art of Investing: Lessons from History's Greatest Traders profiles over 30 men and women at the pinnacle of the investing field, including Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, John Bogle, Peter Lynch, George Soros, T. Rowe Price, Jr., Linda Bradford Raschke, David Dreman, Michael Burry, and others involved in such ventures as value stocks, growth stocks, mutual funds, index funds, hedge funds, commodity futures, private equity, sovereign wealth, distressed assets, and more. Each lecture covers one of these approaches, together with traders who have made it pay handsomely - along with insights on how they did it. An award-winning teacher and the portfolio manager for a $2.5-billion investment firm, Professor John Longo of Rutgers Business School tells these intriguing life stories with an insider's grasp of the financial details. Included in these 24 half-hour lectures are tips on the most common mistakes made by investors, scores of pithy sayings that synthesize the hard-won wisdom of veteran traders, and, in the final lecture, an investment checklist that lets you narrow down your own best approach to building personal wealth.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Home :: Sci-tech Digital spell-checking may be blamed for death of words Washington, Fri, 16 Mar 2012 ANI Washington, March 16(ANI): Words are dying more often in the past 10 to 20 years than they had in all the time measured before while new entries into languages are becoming less common, both perhaps because of digital spell-checking, according to a new study. At the same time, any new words that were born in the past 20 to 30 years have seen increased usage. More than 4 percent of the world's books have now been digitized, a trove that includes seven languages and dates back to the 16th century. All of this text offers new opportunities to study how language evolves. In a Google-aided analysis of more than 10 million words, researchers studied English, Spanish and Hebrew texts from 1800 to 2008 that had been digitized by Google. "We are now able to analyze language comprising not only the common words, but also the extremely rare words, and not just for yesterday but for yesteryear, and not just for yesteryear, but back to a time before most people can track their family lineage," the Discovery News quoted researcher Alexander Petersen, a physicist at the Institutions Markets Technologies Lucca Institute for Advanced Studies in Italy, as saying. The scientists concentrated on fluctuations of how often words were used and how often they "died," or fell out of common use. "Words don't actually die - they only disappear in a statistical sense," Petersen said. "Unlike animal species, which undergo irreversible extinction, words can come in and out of use. Thus, any reader that goes back and likes a word or phrase that is out of style, can conceivably resurrect its use. After all, our society is notably prone to fads which wax and wane," he stated. The investigators found words began dying more often in the past 10 to 20 years than they had in all the time measured before. At the same time, they discovered languages were seeing fewer entirely new words emerging. They suggest that automatic spell-checkers may be partly responsible, killing misspelled or unusual counterparts of accepted words before they see print. Another factor might be a natural bias toward shorter words for ease of communication, as well as the adoption of English as the leading language for science. Either or both of these considerations might help to explain why, for example, "X-ray" has outcompeted its synonyms "radiogram" and "roentgenogram." At the same time, any new words that were born in the past 20 to 30 years have seen increased usage compared with newborn words before then. The researchers suggest modern newborn words likely correspond to recent popular social or technological innovations, such as "email," and thus probably will become core words that see wide use. The research team also found that after 40 years, new words either saw enough use to get accepted into their language or largely got abandoned. This corresponds with the typical amount of time a word spends before it gets included in a standard dictionary. This is also close to the length of a human generation, supporting evidence that languages require only a single generation to drastically evolve. This two-century span of data also revealed the way that international conflicts and other major social, cultural and political events can impact language. For instance, during World War II, the languages of participating countries apparently underwent significant changes, brought together as they were by a common event. In contrast, regions mostly isolated from the war, such as Spain and Latin America, were minimally affected. Petersen is fascinated by the possibility of teasing out new patterns from these data. "Such word-frequency patterns might serve as a socio-political thermometer, to look back in time, and to also monitor current events," Petersen told LiveScience. The scientists detailed their findings online March 14 in the journal Scientific Reports. (ANI) Read More: Italy \| Ingram Institute Edbo \| Agriculture Institute \| Kamla Nehru Institute \| Haffkin Institute Po \| Karnata Health Institute \| Indian Institute Of Technology \| Central Institute Of Technolog \| Vellore Institute Of Technolog \| Pasteur Institute \| Health Institute Po \| Assam Engg. Institute \| Bikaram English \| Rajapur English \| Bihta English \| Prasadi English \| Mangalhat English \| Dhanaw English \| English \| Birouli Rural Institute	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
U.S. Intelligence Officials Say Putin's Nuclear Threat Should Be Taken Seriously Ranking Member Mike Turner (R-OH) asked top intelligence officials testifying whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to use nuclear weapons if the U.S. or NATO intervened in the Ukraine war to protect innocent civilians. Central Intelligence Agency Director Williams Burns responded: In response to your direct question about a scenario in which NATO and the United States were directly involved in military conflict with Russia, you know, Russian doctrine holds that you escalate to deescalate, so I think the risk would rise according to that doctrine of, in extremis, you know, the Russian leadership considering the use of tactical nuclear weapons, but I stress that that's only in that specific circumstance that you describe of a direct military conflict between NATO and Russia. Defense Intelligence Agency Army Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier warned that Putin should be taken at his word. "I also believe that when he says something we should listen very, very carefully and maybe take him at his word," he said, adding, "This question is the one that analysts are pondering right now and I think we really need to do some more work on it." Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said she thought Putin was "signaling" in order to deter the U.S. or NATO from intervening, but said, "We obviously take it very seriously when he's signaling in this way…but we do assess that he's effectively signaling that he's attempting to deter." Putin has warned other countries not to intervene in the war, threatening "consequences that you have never experienced in your history," and on February 27, put Russian nuclear forces on "special combat readiness." Haines said that was not a technical term that relates to a specific alert status, but said the move was "unusual." "We're watching very closely for movements — anything related to his strategic nuclear forces — and we're not seeing something at this stage that indicates that he is doing something different than what we've seen in the past," she added. Their remarks come as some lawmakers in Congress are calling for the Biden administration to consider enforcing a no-fly zone over Ukraine, which would entail direct U.S. military involvement and necessitate shooting down Russian planes over Ukraine. So far, the Biden administration has said no U.S. forces would fight in Ukraine and have said it is not considering enforcing a no-fly zone, but calls for involvement will likely continue as the war drags on and more Ukrainian civilians are killed. Follow Breitbart News's Kristina Wong on Twitter or on Facebook. Previous articleDeion Sanders Loses Two Toes, Narrowly Escapes Leg Amputation Due to Blood Clots Next articleExclusive — Donald Trump on Nord Stream 2: 'I Shut It Down,' Then Biden 'Opened It Up'	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
SBAC President: Chicago Politicians Must Choose Small Business Over Politics SBAC President Elliot Richardson writes in Crain's Chicago Business that Chicago politicians must choose small businesses over politics and cut needless red tape now. Read the piece in Crain's Chicago: https://bit.ly/3vQGYQx Congress Must Provide Relief to Local Chambers and Business Organizations By [email protected] \| December 4, 2020 Congress Must Provide Relief to Local Chambers and Business Organizations Local chambers of commerce and business organizations provide crucial support to the small business community. It is imperative that Congress provide them with the support needed so they can make it through these unprecedented times and help local businesses recover from the pandemic. Over 50… By [email protected] \| December 1, 2020 Jumpstarting Chicago's Economic Recovery The city of Chicago is facing unprecedented public health and economic challenges resulting from COVID-19. By executive order, by choice, or by necessity, many Chicagoans are starting and operating businesses from home during the pandemic. However, Chicago's regulations make the home occupation license too complicated and too restrictive for these vitally… By [email protected] \| December 1, 2020 Citizens Empowerment Act The state of Illinois has the second highest property taxes in the US. Property taxes are a huge burden on Illinois residents and small businesses, and often drive people out of the state. Illinois also has 6,918 local units of government, according to the latest Census Bureau data, which is more than…	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
The Wildcat Roar The Student News Site of Novi High School January 27Senior Krisha Ramani recaps tenure as youth governor, looks to make a difference January 27A Not So Snowy Ski Season January 26Student Council introduces Rivalry Week; events planned for Jan. 30- Feb. 3 December 20Chilling Out: Garden club celebrates the holidays December 14What a pickle! "Imagine"… no celebrities? Aarthi Amarnath, Staff Writer\|May 12, 2020 With the recent developments of the coronavirus pandemic, it seems like the world has come to a screeching halt. Streets are virtually empty, the economy is suffering, and it feels like I'm risking my life just by stepping out of the house. So it's safe to say that things are a little hectic and scary right now. So where do people turn to when chaos is occurring. Why, the internet of course. Enter the "anti-celebrity" campaign that's been gaining support over the past few days. For those who may not be aware, this campaign consists of people calling out celebrities on their tone-deaf comments regarding the pandemic and the concept of social distancing. It all started when Gal Gadot, the star of Wonder Woman, posted a video of her and many other celebrities singing the song "Imagine" by John Lennon. The video, which now has over 9 million views on Instagram, consisted of celebrities singing lyrics such as "Imagine no possessions – I wonder if you can." I guess their intention was to spread the message that everyone is going through this pandemic, with their slogan being "We are in this together, we will get through it together." Needless to say, it caused a firestorm. People responded with rage, calling the video tone-deaf and out of touch. Responses varied from calling the video a form of self promotion, to annoying and cringe worthy, with one commenter even calling it "disgusting" and another calling it "cynical". People questioned how Gadot and co. could even have the audacity to post the video, seeing that they are currently sitting in their multi-million dollar mansions with spacious yards, home gyms, and pools. From here on, it started. People ranging from Ellen DeGeneres, who got a lot of criticism for referring to her $24 million home as "jail", to Priyanka Chopra, who clapped on the balcony of her multi-million dollar home as her "tribute" to health care workers, have dealt with the same backlash. Now, people are demanding answers out of celebrities as to why they haven't been donating some of their millions to help fund relief and research programs. Many are responding by rejecting the celebrity's attempt at quelling panic and asking them to just "write a check." They don't want to hear about a celebrity's time in quarantine, seeing as celebs will never understand what it is like to be isolated into a small space for months, or to lose their jobs during the pandemic and rely on measly stimulus checks to survive. The people have zero sympathy or empathy for the millionaires. Even now, when any news related to today's entertainment stars, such as Taylor Swift or Jennifer Lopez, comes out, people respond with comments along the lines of "Who cares? We're in the middle of a pandemic!". Needless to say, anti-celebrity culture is brewing. Now here's my opinion. I'm kind of stuck in the middle of this issue. I understand that self-quarantine can be very difficult to everyone. It's hard to stay inside all day, every day. Especially when today's society and culture consists of constant traveling and movement in the workplace. Isolation can drive anyone crazy, so it's unfair to say that celebs are unable to feel the effects of quarantine. However, I agree with some of these comments. While I don't think it's fair to force people to donate their own money, it is hard to feel sympathetic for them in this specific circumstance. Staying in a spacious mansion with a huge yard and all the technology one could possibly want is not the same as being stuck in a 800 sq ft apartment 24/7. Celebrities have millions and millions in their bank account. On the other hand, 30 million Americans were forced to file for unemployment, and are panicking on how they will be able to afford rent or food. And yeah, comparing your mansion to jail is kind of annoying. And although I understand that many of these celebrities may have their best intention at heart, the last thing the world needs right now is a video of them singing a bad rendition of "Imagine" (seriously, some of these people cannot sing). So all in all, I mostly agree with the people on this one. I don't think this calls for a culture and class revolution, as many others suggested, but I think that celebrities need to understand that their experiences are not the same as the rest of the world's experiences. It was foolish of them to think that they could relate to, say, a working cashier or even a middle class family. It's clear that they wanted to spread attention on the issues of this pandemic, and they succeeded. Just, not the attention they were going for. Taylor Swift's "Midnights: 3 am edition" Review I scream, You scream, We all scream for ice cream Whether it's a chilly March night or a boiling June day, a cool cone of cream is the perfect treat for any occasion. Fortunately, the Novi area hosts ... O'Cafe opens doors in Novi Sustainability at School Making changes in our routine can be difficult, with people often overlooking small changes in the name of being more sustainable as they may seem irr... 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Mircea Eliade – The Sacred and the Profane 01 Chapter 01 – Sacred Space and Making the World Sacred Sacred Space and Making the World Sacred Homogeneity of Space and Hierophany For religious man, space is not homogeneous; he experiences interruptions, breaks in it; some parts of' space are qualitatively different from others. "Draw not nigh hither," says the Lord to Moses; "put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground" (Exodus, 3, 5). There is, then, a sacred space, and hence a strong, significant space; there are other spaces that are not sacred and so are without structure or consistency, amorphous. Nor is this all. For religious man, this spatial nonhomogeneity finds expression in the experience of an opposition between space' that is sacred, the only real and really existing space and allother space, the formless expanse surrounding it. It must be said at once that the religious experience of the nonhomogeneity of space is a primordial experience, homologizable to a founding of the world. I t is not a matter of theoretical speculation, but of a primary religious experience that precedes all reflection on the world. For it is the break effected in space that allows the world to be constituted, because it reveals the fixed point, the central axis for all future orientation. When the sacred manifests itself in any hierophany, there is not only a break in the homogeneity of space; there is also revelation of an absolute reality, opposed to the nonreality of the vast surrounding expanse. The manifestation of the sacred ontologically founds the world. In the homogeneous and infinite expanse, in which no point of reference is possible and hence no orientation can be established, the hierophany reveals an absolute fixed point, a center. So it is clear to what a degree the discovery that is, the revelation of a sacred space possesses existential value for religious man; for nothing can begin, nothing can be done, without a previous orientation and any orientation implies acquiring a fixed point. It is for this reason that religious man has always sought to fix his abode at the "center of the world." If the world is to be lived in, it must be founded and no world can come to birth in the chaos of the homogeneity and relativity of profane space. The discovery or projection of a fixed point the center is equivalent to the creation of the world; and we shall soon give some examples that will unmistakably show the cosmogonic value of the ritual orientation and construction of sacred space. For profane experience, on the contrary, spaceis homogeneous and neutral; no break qualitatively differentiates the various parts of its mass. Geometrical space can be cut and delimited in any direction; but no qualitative differentiation and, hence, no orientation are given by virtue of its inherent structure. We need only remember how a classical geometrician defines space. Naturally, we must not confuse the concept of homogeneous and neutral geometrical space with the experience of profane space, which is in direct contrast to the experience of sacred space and which alone concerns our investigation. The concept of homogeneous space and the history of the concept or it has been part of the common stock of philosophical and scientific thought since are a wholly different problem, upon which we shall not enter here. What matters for our purpose is the experience of space known to nonreligious man that is, to a man who rejects the sacrality of the world, who accepts only a profane existence, divested of all presuppositions. It must be added at once that such a profane existence is never found in the pure state. To whatever degree he may have desacralized the world, the man who has made his choice in favor of a profane life never succeeds in completely doing away with religious behavior. This will become clearer as we proceed; it will appear that even the most desacralized existence still preserves traces of a religious valorization of the world. But for the moment we will set aside this aspect of the problem and confine ourselves to comparing the two experiences in question-that of sacred space and that of profane space. The implications of the former experience have already been pointed out. Revelation of a sacred space makes it possible to obtain a fixed point and hence to acquire orientation in the chaos of homogeneity, to "found the world" and to live in a real sense. The profane experience, on the contrary, maintains the homogeneity and hence the relativity of space. No true orientation is now possible, for the fixed point no longer enjoys a unique ontological status; it appears and disappears in accordance with the needs of the day. Properly speaking, there is no longer any world, there are only fragments of a shattered universe, an amorphous mass consisting of an infinite number of more or less neutral places in which man moves, governed and driven by the obligations of an existence incorporated into an industrial society. Yet this experience of profane space still includes values that to some extent recall the nonhomogeneity peculiar to the religious experience of space. There are, for example, privileged places, qualitatively different from all others a man's birthplace, or the scenes of his first love, or certain places in the first foreign city he visited in youth. Even for the most frankly nonreligious man, all these places still retain an exceptional, a unique quality; they are the "holy places" of his private universe, as if it were in such spots that he had received the revelation of a reality other than that in which he participates through his ordinary daily life. This example of crypto-religious behavior on profane, man's part is worth noting. In the course of this book we shall encounter other examples of this sort of degradation and desacralization of religious values and forms of behavior. Their deeper significance will become apparent later. Theophanies and Signs To exemplify the nonhomogeneity of space as experienced by nonreligious man, we may turn to any religion. We will choose an example that is accessible to Sacred Space and Making the World Sacred everyone a church in a modem city. For a believer, the church shares in a different space from the street in which it stands. The door that opens on the interior of the church actually signifies a solution of continuity. The threshold that separates the two spaces also indicates the distance between two modes of being, the profane and the religious. The threshold is the limit, the boundary, the frontier that distinguishes and opposes two worlds and at the same time the paradoxical place where those worlds communicate, where passage from the profane to the sacred world becomes possible. A similar ritual function falls to the threshold of the human habitation, and it is for this reason that the threshold is an object of great importance. Numerous rites accompany passing the domestic threshold a bow, a prostration, a pious touch of the hand, and so on. The threshold has its guardians gods and spirits who forbid entrance both to human enemies and to demons and the powers of pestilence. It is on the threshold that sacrifices to the guardian divinities are offered. Here too certain palaeo-oriental cultures situated the judgment place. The threshold, the door show the solution of continuity in space immediately and concretely; hence their great religious importance, for they are symbols and at the same time vehicles of Passage from the one space to the other. What has been said will make it clear why the church shares in an entirely different space from the buildings that surround it. Within the sacred precincts the profane world is transcended. On the most archaic levels of culture this possibility of transcendence is expressed by various images of an opening; here, in the sacred enclosure, communication with the gods is made possible; hence there must be a door to the world above, by which the gods can descend to earth and man can symbolically ascend to heaven. We shall soon see that this was the case in many religions; properly speaking, the temple constitutes an opening in the upward direction and ensures communication with the world of the gods. Every sacred space implies a hierophany, an irruption of the sacred that results in detaching a territory from the surrounding cosmic milieu and making it qualitatively different. When Jacob in his dream at Haran saw a ladder reaching to heaven, with angels ascending and descending on it, and heard the Lord speaking from above it, saying: "I am the Lord God of Abraham," he awoke and was afraid and cried out: "How dreadful is this place, this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven." And he took the stone that had been his pillow, and set it up as a monument, and poured oil on the top of it. He called the place Beth-el, that is, house of God (Genesis, 28, 12-19). The symbolism implicit in the expression "gate of heaven" is rich and complex; the theophany that occurs in a place consecrates it by the very fact that it makes it open above that is, in communication with heaven, the paradoxical point of passage from one mode of being to another. We shall soon see even clearer examples sanctuaries that are "doors of the gods" and hence places of passage between heaven and earth. Often there is no need for a theophany or hierophany properly speaking; some sign suffices to indicate the sacredness of a place. "According to the legend, the marabout who founded El-Hamel at the end of the sixteenth century stopped to spend the night near a spring and planted his stick in the ground. The next morning, when he went for it to resume his journey, he found that it had taken root and that buds had sprouted on it. He considered this a sign of God's will and settled in that place."In such cases the sign, fraught with religious meaning, introduces an absolute element and puts an end to relativity and confusion. Something that does not belong to this world has manifested itself apodictically and in so doing has indicated an orientation or determined a course of conduct. When no sign manifests itself, it is provoked. For example, a sort of evocation is performed with the help of animals; it is they who show what place is fit to receive the sanctuary or the village. This amounts to an evocation of sacred forms or figures for the immediate Purpose of establishing an orientation in the homogeneity of space. A sign is asked, to put an end to the tension and anxiety caused by relativity and disorientation in short, to reveal an absolute point of support. For example, a wild animal is hunted, and the sanctuary is built at the place where it is killed. Or a domestic animal such as a bull is turned loose; some days later it is searched for and sacrificed at the place where it is found. Later the altar will be raised there and the village will be built around the altar. In all these cases, the sacrality of a place is revealed by animals. This is as much as to say that men are not free to choose the sacred site, that they only seek for it and find it by the help of mysterious signs. These few examples have shown the different means by which religious man receives the revelation of a sacred place. In each case the hierophany has annulled the homogeneity of space and revealed a fixed point. But since religious man cannot live except in an atmosphere impregnated with the sacred, we must expect to find a large number of techniques for consecrating space. Aswe saw, the sacred is pre-eminently the real, at once power, efficacity, the source of life and fecundity. Religious man's desire to live in the sacred is in fact equivalent to his desire to take up his abode in objective reality, not to let himself be paralyzed by the never ceasing relativity of purely subjective experiences, to live in a real and effective world, and not in an illusion. This behavior is documented on every plane of religious man's existence, but it is particularly evident in his desire to move about only in a sanctified world, that is, in a sacred space. This is the reason for the elaboration of techniques of orientation which, properly speaking, are techniques for the construction of sacred space. But we must not suppose that human work is in question here, that it is through his own efforts that man can consecrate a space. In reality the ritual by which he constructs a sacred space is efficacious in the measure in which it reproduces the work of the gods. But the better to understand the need for ritual construction of a sacred space, we must dwell a little on the traditional concept of the "world"; it will then be apparent that for religious man every world is a sacred world. Chaos and Cosmos One of the outstanding characteristics of traditional societies is the opposition that they assume between their inhabited territory and the unknown and indeterminate space that surrounds it. The former is the world, the cosmos; everything outside it is no longer a cosmos but a sort of "other world," a foreign, chaotic space, peopled by ghosts, demons, "foreigners". At first sight this cleavage in space appears to be due to the opposition between an inhabited and organized hence cosmicized territory and the unknown space that extends beyond its frontiers; on one side there is a cosmos, on the other a chaos. But we shall see that if every inhabited territory is a cosmos, this is precisely because it was first consecrated, because in one way or another, it is the work of the gods or is in communication with the world of the gods. The world is a universe within which the sacred has already manifested itself, in which, consequently, the break-through from plane to plane has become possible and repeatable. It is not difficult to see why the religious moment implies the cosmogonic moment. The sacred reveals absolute reality and at the same time makes orientation possible; hence it founds the world in the sense that it fixes the limits and establishes the order of the world. All this appears very clearly from the Vedic ritual for taking possession of a territory; possession becomes legally valid through the erection of a fire altar consecrated to Agni. "One says that 'one is installed when one has built a fire altar `garhapatya` and all those who build the fire altar are legally established" (Shatapatha Brahmans, VII, 1,1,1-4). By the erection of a fire altar Agni is made present, and communication with the world of the gods is ensured; the space of the altar becomes a sacred space. But the meaning of the ritual is far more complex, and if we consider all of its ramifications we shall understand why consecrating a territory is equivalent to making it a cosmos, to cosmicizing it. For, in fact, the erection of an altar to Agni is nothing but the reproduction on the microcosmic scale of the Creation. The water in which the clay is mixed is assimilated Sacred Space and Making the World Sacred to the primordial water; the clay that forms the base of the altar symbolizes the earth; the lateral walls represent the atmosphere, and so on. And the building of the altar is accompanied by songs that proclaim which cosmic region has just been created (Shatapatha Brahmana I, 9,2, 29,) Hence the erection of a fire altar-which alone validates taking possession of a new territory-is quivalent to a cosmogony. An unknown, foreign, and unoccupied territory still shares in the fluid and larval modality of chaos. By occupying it and, above all, by settling in it, man symbolically transforms it into a cosmos through a ritual repetition of the cosmogony. What is to become "our world" must first be "created," and every creation has a paradigmatic model, the creation of the universe by the gods. "When the Scandinavian colonists took possession of Iceland and cleared it, they regarded the enterprise neither as an original undertaking nor as human and profane work. For them, their labor was only repetition of a primordial act, the transformation of chaos into cosmos by the divine act of creation. When they tilled the desert soil, they were in fact repeating the act of the gods who had organized chaos by giving it a structure, forms, and norms. Whether it is a case of clearing uncultivated ground or of conquering and occupying a territory already inhabited by "other" human beings, ritual taking possession must always repeat the cosmogony. For in the view of archaic societies everything that is not "our world" is not yet a world. A territory can be made ours only by creating it anew, that is, by consecrating it. This religious behavior in respect to unknown lands continued, even in the West, down to the dawn of modem times. The Spanish and Portuguese conquistadores, discovering and conquering territories, took possession of them in the name of Jesus Christ. The raising of the Cross was equivalent to consecrating the country, hence in some sort to a "new birth." For through Christ "old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new" (2. Corinthians, 5, 17). The newly discovered country was "renewed," "recreated" by the Cross. Consecration of a Place – Repetition of the Cosmogony It must be understood that the cosmicization of unknown territories is always a consecration; to organize a space is to repeat the paradigmatic work of the gods. The close connection between cosmicization and consecration is already documented on the elementary levels among the nomadic Australians of culture for example, whose economy is still at the stage of gathering and small game hunting. According to the traditions of an Sacred Space and Making the World Sacred Arunta tribe, the Achilpa, in mythical times the divine being Numbakula cosmicized their future territory, created their Ancestor, and established their institutions. From the trunk of a gum tree Numbakula fashioned the sacred pole and, after anointing it with blood, climbed it and disappeared into the sky. This pole represents a cosmic axis, for it is around the sacred pole that territory becomes habitable, hence is transformed into a world. The sacred pole consequently plays an important role ritually. During their wanderings the Achilpa always carry it with them and choose the direction they are to take by the direction toward which it bends. This allows them, while being continually on the move, to be always in "their world" and, at the same time, in communication with the sky into which Numbakula vanished. For the pole to be broken denotes catastrophe; it is like "the end of the world," reversion to chaos. Spencer and Gillen report that once, when the pole was broken, the entire clan were in consternation; they wandered about aimlessly for a time, and finally lay down on theground together and waited for death to overtake them. This example admirably illustrates both the cosmological function of the sacred pole and its soteriological. For on the one hand the kauwa-auwa reproduces the pole that Numbakula used to cosmicize the world, and on the other the Achilpa believe it to be the means by which they can communicate with the sky realm. Now, human existence is possible only by virtue of this permanent communication with the sky. The world of the Achilpa really becomes their world only in proportion as it reproduces the cosmos organized and sanctified by Nurnbakula. Life is not possible without an opening toward the transcendent; in other words, human beings cannot live in chaos. Once contact with the transcendent is lost, existence in the world ceases to be possible and the Achilpa let themselves die. To settle in a territory is, in the last analysis, equivalent to consecrating it. When settlement is not temporary, as among the nomads, but permanent, as among sedentary peoples, it implies a vital decision that involves the existence of the entire community. Establishment in a particular place, organizing it, inhabiting it, are acts that presuppose an existential choice'ath choice of the universe that one is prepared to assume by "creating" it. Now, this universe is always the replica of the paradigmatic universe created and inhabited by the gods; hence it shares in the sanctity of the gods' work. The sacred pole of the Achilpa supports their world and ensures communication with the sky. Here we have the prototype of a cosmological image that has been very widely disseminated-the cosmic pillars that support heaven and at the same time open the road to the world Sacred Space and Making the World Sacred of the gods. Until their conversion to Christianity, the Celts and Germans still maintained their worship of such sacred pillars. The Chronicum Laurissense breve, written about 800, reports that in the course of one of his wars against the Saxons, Charlemagne destroyed the temple and the sacred wood of their "famous Irminsul" the town of Eresburg. Rudolf of Fulda adds that this famous pillar is the "pillar of the universe which, as it were, supports all things". The same cosmological image is found not only among the Romans and in ancient India, where we hear of the skambha, the cosmic pillar, but also among the Canary Islanders and in such distant cultures as those of the Kwakiutl and of the Nad'a of Flores Island. The Kwakiut believe that a copper pole passes through the three cosmic levels; the point at which it enters the sky is the 66 door to the world above." The visible image of this cosmic pillar in the sky is the Milky Way. But the work of the gods, the universe, is repeated and imitated by men on their own scale. The axis mundi, seen in the sky the form of the Milky Way, appears in the ceremonial house in the form of a sacred pole. It is the trunk of a Cedar tree, thirty to thirty-five feet high, over half of which projects through the roof. This pillar plays a primary part in the ceremonies; it confers a cosmic structure on the house. In the ritual songs the house is called "our world" and the candidates for initiation, who live in it, proclaim: "I am at the Center of the…. I am at the Post of the World," and so on.' The same assimilation of the cosmic pillar to the sacred pole and of the ceremonial house to the universe is found among the Nad'a of Flores Island. The sacrificial pole is called the "Pole of Heaven" and is believed to support the sky.' The Center of the World The cry of the Kwakiutl neophyte, "I am at the Center of the World!" at once reveals one of the deepest meanings of sacred space. Where the break-through from plane to plane has been effected by a hierophany, there too an opening has been made, either upward or downward. The three cosmic levels – earth, heaven, underworld – have been put in communication. As we just saw, this communication is sometimes expressed through the image of a universal pillar, axis mundi, which at once connects and supports heaven and earth and whose base is fixed in the world below. Such a cosmic pillar can be only at the very center of the universe, for the whole of the habitable world extends around it. Here, then, we have a sequence of religious conceptions and cosmological images that are inseparably connected and form a system that may be called the "system of the world" prevalent in traditional societies: (a) a sacred place constitutes a break in the homogeneity of space; (b) this break is symbolized by an opening by which passage from one cosmic region to another is made possible (from heaven to earth and vice versa; from earth to the underworld); (c) communication with heaven is expressed by one or another of certain images, all of which refer to the axis mundi: pillar, ladder, mountain, tree, vine, etc.; (d) around this cosmic axis lies the world, hence the axis is located "in the middle," at the "navel of the earth"; it is the Center of the World. Many different myths, rites, and beliefs are derived from this traditional "system of the world." They cannot all be mentioned here. Rather, we shall confine ourselves to a few examples, taken from various civilizations and particularly suited to demonstrate the role of sacred space in the life of traditional societies. Whether that space appears in the form of a sacred precinct, a ceremonial house, a city, a world, we everywhere find the symbolism of the Center of the World; and it is this symbolism which, in the majority of cases, explains religious behavior in respect to the space in which one lives. We shall begin with an example that has the advantage of immediately showing not only the consistency but also the complexity of this type of symbolism -the cosmic mountain. We have just seen that the mountain occurs among the images that express the connection between heaven and earth; hence it is believed to be at the center of the world. And in a number of cultures we do in fact hear of such mountains, real or mythical, situated at the center of the world; examples are Meru in India, Haraberezaiti in Iran, the mythical "Mount of the Lands" in Mesopotamia, Gerizim in Palestine-which, moreover, was called the "navel of the earth." Since the sacred mountain is an axis mundi connecting earth with heaven, it in a sense touches heaven and hence marks the highest point in the world; consequently the territory that surrounds it, and that constitutes "our world,"is held to be the highest among countries. This is stated in Hebrew tradition: Palestine, being the highest land, was not submerged by the Flood.' According to Islamic tradition, the highest place on earth is the Iw'aba, because "the Pole Star bears witness that it faces the center of Heaven."' For Christians, it i s Gogolta that a is on the summit of the cosmic mountain. All these beliefs express the same feeling, which is profoundly religious: "our is holy ground because it is the place nearest to haven, because from here, from our abode, it is possible to reach heaven; hence our world is a high place. In cosmological terms, this religious conception is expressed by the projection of the favored territory which is "ours" onto the summit of the cosmic mountain. Later speculation drew all sorts of conclusions-for example, the one just cited for Palestine, that the Holy Land was not submerged by the Flood. This same symbolism of the center explains other series of cosmological images and religious beliefs. Among these the most important are: (a) holy sites and sanctuaries are believed to be situated at the center of the world; (b) temples are replicas of the cosmic mountain and hence constitute the pre-eminent "link" between earth and heaven; (c) the foundations of temples descend deep into the lower regions. A few examples will suffice. After citing them, we shall attempt to integrate all these various aspects of the same symbolism; the remarkable consistency of these traditional conceptions of the world will then appear with greater clarity. The capital of the perfect Chinese sovereign is located at the center of the world; there, on the day of the summer solstice, the gnomon must cast no shadow.' It is making that the same symbolism is found in regard to the Temple of Jerusalem; the rock on which it was built was the navel of the earth. The Icelandic pilgrim, Nicholas of Thverva, who visited Jerusalem in the twelfth century, wrote of the Holy Sepulcher: "The Center of the World is there; there, on the day of the summer solstice, the light of the Sun falls perpendicularly from Heaven." The same conception occurs in Iran; the Iranian land is the center and heart of the world. Just as the heart lies at the center of the body, "the land of Iran is more precious than all other countries because it is set at the middle of the world." This is why Shiz, the "Jerusalem" of the Iranians was held to be the original site of the royal power and, at the same time, the birthplace of Zarathustra. As for the assimilation of temples to cosmic mountains and their function as links between earth and heaven, the names given to Babylonian sanctuaries themselves bear witness; they are called "Mountain of the House," 'House of the Mountain of all Lands," "Mountain of Storms," "Link between Heaven and Earth," and the like. The ziggurat was literally a cosmic mountain; the seven stories represented the seven planetary heavens; by ascending them, the priest reached the summit of the universe. A like symbolism explains the immense temple of Borobudur, in Java; it is built as an artificial mountain. Ascending it is equivalent to an ecstatic journey to the center of the world; reaching the highest terrace, the pilgrim experiences a break-through from plane to plane; he enters a "pure region" transcending the profane world. Dur-an-ki, "Link between Heaven and Earth," was a name applied to a number of Babylonian sanctuaries. Babylon had many names, among them "House of the Base of Heaven and Earth," "Link between Heaven and Earth." But it was also in Babylon that the connection between earth and the lower regions was made, for the city had been built on bab apsu, "the Gate of Apsu," apsi being the name for the waters of chaos before Creation. The same tradition is found among the Hebrews; the rock of the Temple in Jerusalem reached deep into the tehom, the Hebrew equivalent of apsu. And, just as Babylon had its Gate of Apsu, the rock of the temple in Jerusalem contained the "mouth of the tehom" The apsu, the tehom symbolize the chaos of waters, the preforml modality of cosmic matter, and, at the same time, the world of death, of all that precedes and life. The Gate of Apsu and the rock containing the "mouth of the tehom" designate not only the point of intersection-and hence of communication-between the lower world and earth, but also the difference in ontological status between these two cosmic planes. There is a break of plane between the tehom and the rock of the Temple that blocks its mouth, passage from the virtual to the formal, from death to life. The watery chaos that preceded Creation at the same time symbolizes the retrogression to the formless that follows on death, return to the larval modality of existence. From one point of view, the lower regions can be homologized to the unknown and desert regions that surround the inhabited territory; the underworld, over which our cosmos is firmly established, corresponds to the chaos that extends to its frontiers. "Our World" is always situated at the Center From all that has been said, it follows that the true world is always in the middle, at the Center, for it is here that there is a break in plane and hence communication among the three cosmic zones. Whatever the extent of the territory involved, the cosmos that it represents is always perfect. An entire country, a city, a sanctuary, all equally well present an imago mundi. Treating of the symbolism of the Temple, Flavius Josephus wrote that the court represented the sea, the Holy Place represented earth, and the Holy of Holies heaven. It is clear, then, that both the imago mundi and the Center are repeated in the inhabited world. Palestine, Jerusalem, and the Temple severally and concurrently represent the image of the universe and the Center of the World. This of centers and this reiteration of the image of the world on smaller and smaller scales constitute one of the specific characteristics of traditional societies. To us, it seems an inescapable conclusion that the religious man sought to live as near as possible to the Center of the World. He knew that his country lay at the midpoint of the earth; he knew too that his city constituted the navel of the universe, and, above all, that the temple or the palace were veritably Centers of the world. But he also wanted his own house to be at the Center and to be an imago mundi. And, in fact, as we shall see, houses are held to be at the Center of the World and, on the microcosmic scale, to reproduce the universe. In other words, the man of traditional societies could only live in a space opening upward, where the break in plane was symbolically assured and hence communication with the other world, the transcendental world, was ritually Possible. Of course the sanctuary-the Center par excellens was there, close to him, in the city, and he could be sure of communicating with the world of the gods by entering the temple. But he felt the need to at the Center of always -like the Achilpa, who, as we saw, always carried the sacred pole, the axis mundi, with them, so that they should never be far from the Center and should remain in communication with the supraterrestrial world. In short, whatever the dimensions of the space with which he is familiar and in which he regards himself as situated-his country, his city, his village, his housereligious man feels the need always to exist in a total and organized world, in a cosmos. A universe comes to birth from its center; it spreads out from a central point that is, as it were, its navel. It is in this way that, according to the Rig Veda the universe was born and developed from a core, a central point. Hebrew tradition is still more explicit: "The Most Holy One created the world like an embryo. As the embryo grows from the navel, so God began to create the world by the navel and from there it spread out in all directions." And since the "navel of the earth," the Center of the World, is the Holy Land, the Yoma affirms that "the world was created beginning with Zion."14 Rabbi ben Gorion said of the rock of Jerusalem: "it is called the Foundation Stone of the Earth, that is, the navel of the Earth, because it is from there that the whole Earth unfolded. Then too, because the creation of man is a replica of the cosmogony, it follows that the first man was fashioned at the "navel of the earth" or in Jerusalem. It could not be if we remember that the Center is precisely the place where a break in plane occurs, where space becomes sacred, hence preeminently real. A creation implies a superabundance of reality, in other words an irruption of the sacred into the world. It follows that every construction or fabrication has the cosmogony as paradigmatic model. The creation of the world becomes the archetype of every creative human gesture, whatever its plane of reference may be. We have already seen that settling in a territory reiterates the cosmogony. Now that the cosmogonic value of the Center has become clear, we can still better understand why every human establishment repeats the creation of the world from a central point. Just as the universe unfolds from a center and stretches out toward the four cardinal points, the village comes into existence around an intersection. In Bali, as in some parts of Asia, when a new village is to be built the people look for a natural intersection, where two roads cross at right angles. A square constructed from a central point is an imago mundi. The division of the village into four sections -which incidentally implies a similar division of the community- corresponds to the division of the universe into four horizons. A space is often left empty in the middle of the village; there the ceremonial house "ill later be built, with its roof symbolically representing heaven. At the other end of the same perpendicular axis lies the world of the dead, symbolized by certain animals or by ideograms expressing darkness. The cosmic symbolism of the village is repeated in the structure of the sanctuary or the ceremonial house. At Waropen, in New Guinea, the "men's house" stands at the center of the village; its roof represents the celestial vault, the four walls correspond to the four directions of space. In Ceram, the sacred stone of the village symbolizes heaven and the four stone columns that support it incarnate the four pillars that support heaven. Similar conceptions are found among the Algonquins and the Sioux. Their sacred lodge, where initiations are performed, represents the universe. The roof symbolizes the dome of the sky, the floor represents earth, the four walls the four directions of cosmic space. The ritual construction of the space is emphasized by a threefold symbolism: the four doors, the four windows, and the four colors signify the four cardinal points. The construction of the sacred lodge thus repeats the cosmogony, for the lodge represents the world. We are not surprised to find a similar concept in ancient Italy and among the ancient Germans. In short, the underlying idea is both archaic and widely disseminated: from a center, the four horizons are projected in the four cardinal directions. The Roman mundus was a circular trench divided into four parts; it was at once the image of the cosmos and the paradigmatic model for the human habitation. It has been rightly proposed that Roma quadrata is to be understood not as being square in shape but as being divided into four parts. The mundus was clearly assimilated to the omphalos, to the navel of the earth; the city was situated in the middle of the orbis terrarum. Similar ideas have been shown to explain the structure of Germanic villages and towns. In extremely varied cultural contexts, we constantly find the same cosmological schema and the same ritual scenario: settling in a territory is equivalent to founding a world. City-Cosmos Since "our world" is a cosmos, any attack from without threatens to turn it into chaos. And as "our world" was founded by imitating the paradigmatic work of the gods, the cosmogony, so the enemies who attack it are assimilated to the enemies of the gods, the demons, and especially to the archdemon, the a primordial dragon conquered by the gods at the beginning of time. An attack on "our world" is equivalent to an act of revenge by the mythical dragon, who rebels against the work of the gods, the cosmos, and struggles to annihilate it. "Our" enemies belong to the powers of chaos. Any destruction of a city is equivalent to a retrogression to chaos. Any victory over the attackers reiterates the paradigmatic victory of the gods over the dragon. This is the reason the Pharaoh was assimilated to the God Re, conqueror of the dragon Apophis, while his enemies were assimilated to the mythical dragon. Darius regarded himself as a new Thraetaona, the mythical Iranian hero who was said to have slain a three-headed dragon. In Judaic tradition the pagan kings were represented in the likeness of the dragon; such is the Nebuchadnezzar described by Jeremiah and the Pompey presented in the Psalms of Solomon. As we shall see later, the dragon is the paradigmatic figure of the marine monster, of the primordial snake, symbol of the cosmic waters, of darkness, night, and death – in short, of the amorphous and virtual, of everything that has not yet acquired a "form." The dragon must be conquered and cut to pieces by the gods so that the cosmos may come to birth. It was from the body of the marine monster Tiamat that Marduk fashioned the world. Yahweh created the universe after his victory over the primordial monster Rahab. But, as we shall see, this victory of the gods over the dragon must be symbolically repeated each year, for each year the world must be created anew. Similarly the victory of the gods over the forces of darkness, death, and chaos is repeated with every victory of the city over its invaders. It is highly probable that the fortifications of inhabited places and cities began by being magical defenses; for fortifications-trenches, labyrinths, ramparts, etc. were designed rather to repel invasion by demons and the souls of the dead than attacks by human beings. In North India, during epidemics, a circle is drawn around the village to keep the demons of sickness from entering the enclosure. In Europe, during the Middle Ages, the walls of cities were ritually consecrated as a defense against the devil, sickness, and death. Then, too, symbolic thinking finds no difficulty in assimilating the human enemy to the devil and death. In the last analysis the result of attacks, whether demonic or military, is always the same-ruin, disintegration, death. It is worth observing that the same images are still used in our own day to formulate the dangers that threaten a certain type of civilization; we speak of the chaos, the disorder, the darkness that will overwhelm our world." All these terms express the abolition of an order, a cosmos, an organic structure, and reimmersion the state of fluidity, of formlessness-in short, of chaos. This, in our opinion, shows that the paradigmatic images live on in the language and cliches of nonreligious man. Something of the religious conception of the world still persists in the behavior of profane man, although he is not always conscious of this immemorial heritage. Undertaking the Creation of the World Let us consider the basic difference observable between these two types of behavior-traditional religious and profane in respect to the human habitation. There is no need to dwell on the value and function of the habitation in industrial societies; they are well known. According to the formula of a famous contemporary architect, Le Corbusier, the house is "a machine to live in." Hence it takes its place among the countless machines mass-produced in industrial societies. The ideal house of the modem world must first of all be functional; that is, it must allow men to work and to rest in order that they may work. You can change your machine to live in" as often as you change your bicycle, your refrigerator, your automobile. You can also change cities or provinces, without encountering any difficulties aside from those that arise from a difference in climate. It does not lie within our province to write the history of the gradual desacralization of the human dwelling. The process is an integral part of the gigantic transformation of the world undertaken by the industrial societies, a transformation made possible by the desacralization of the cosmos accomplished by scientific thought and above all by the sensational discoveries of physics and chemistry. We shall later have occasion to inquire this secularization of nature is really final, if no possibility remains for nonreligious man to rediscover the sacred dimension of existence in the world. As we just saw, and as we shall see still more clearly later, certain traditional images, certain vestiges of the behavior of archaic man still persist, in the condition of "survivals," even in the most highly industrialized societies. But for the moment our concern is to describe, in its pure state, religious behavior in respect to the habitation, and to discover the -Weltanschauung- that it implies. As we saw, to settle in a territory, to build a dwelling, demand a vital decision for both the whole community and the individual. For what is involved is undertaking the creation of the world that one has chosen to inhabit. Hence it is necessary to imitate the work of the gods, the cosmogony. But this is not always easy, for there are also tragic, blood-drenched cosmogonies; as imitator of he divine gestures, man must reiterate them. Since the gods had to slay and dismember a marine monster or a primordial being in order to create the world from it, man in his turn must imitate them when he builds his own world, his city or his house. Hence the necessity for bloody or symbolic sacrifices on the occasion of constructions, the countless forms of the Bauopfer, concerning which we shall have to say a few words further on. Whatever the structure of a traditional society be it a society of hunters, herdsmen, or cultivators, or already at the stage of urban civilization-the habitation always undergoes a process of sanctification, because it constitutes an imago mundi and the world is a divine creation. But there are various ways of homologizing the dwelling place to the cosmos, because there are various types of cosmogonies. For our purpose, it will suffice to distinguish two methods of ritually transforming the dwelling place into cosmos, that is, of giving it the value of an imago mundi: (a) assimilating it to the cosmos by the projection of the four horizons from a central point or by the symbolic installation of the axis mundi; (b) repeating, through a ritual of construction, the paradigmatic acts of the gods by virtue of which the world came to birth from the body of a marine dragon or of a primordial giant. We need not here dwell on the basic differences in Weltanschauung underlying these two methods of sanctifying the dwelling place, nor on their historical and cultural presuppositions. Suffice it to say that the first method- cosmicizing a space by projection of the horizons or by already documented installation of the axis mundi is in the most archaic stages of culture, while the second method seems to have been developed in the culture of the earliest cultivators. What is important for our investigation is the fact that, in all traditional cultures, the habitation possesses a sacred aspect by the simple fact that it reflects the world. Thus, in the habitation of the primitive peoples of the North American and North Asian Arctics we find a central post that is assimilated to the axis mundi, i.e., to the cosmic Pillar the world tree, which, as we saw, connect earth with heaven. In other words, cosmic symbolism is found in the very structure of the habitation. The house is an imago mundi. The sky is conceived as a vast tent supported by a central pillar; the tent pole or the central post of the house is assimilated to the Pillars of the World and is so named. This central pole or post has an important ritual role; the sacrifices in honor of the celestial Supreme Being are performed at the foot of it. The same symbolism has been preserved among the herdsmen-breeders of Central Asia, but since here the conical-roofed habitation with central pillar is replaced by the yurt, the mythico-ritual function of the pillar is transferred to the upper opening for the escape of smoke. Like the pole, the stripped tree trunk whose top emerges through the upper opening of theis conceived as a ladder leading to heaven; the shamans climb it on their celestial journeys. And it is through the upper opening that the shamans set out on their flights.The sacred pillar, set in the middle of the habitation, is found again in Africa among the Hamitic and Hamitoid pastoral peoples. Cosmogony and building Sacrifice A similar conception is found in such a highly evolved culture as that of India: but here there is also an exemplification of the other method of homologizing the house to the cosmos, to which we referred briefly above. Before the masons lay the first stone the astronomer shows them the spot where it is to be placed, and this spot is supposed to lie above the snake that supports the world. The master mason sharpens a stake and drives it into the ground, exactly at the indicated spot, in order to fix the snake's head. A foundation stone is then laid above the stake. Thus the cornerstone is at the exact center of the world. But, in addition, the act of foundation repeats the cosmogonic act; for to drive the stake into the snake's head to "fix" it is to imitate the primordial gesture of Soma or Indra, when the latter, as the Rig Veda expresses it, "struck the Snake in his lair" Snored Space and Making the World Sacred when his lightning bolt "cut off its head". We said, the snake symbolizes chaos, the formless, the unmanifested. To behead it is equivalent to an act of creation, passage from the virtual and the amorphous to that which has form. Again, it was from the body of a marine monster, Tiamat, that the god Marduk fashioned the world. This victory was symbolically repeated each year, since each year the cosmos was renewed. But theparadigmatic act of the divine victory was likewise repeated on the occasion of every construction, for every new construction reproduced the creation of the world. This second type of cosmogony is much more complex, and it will only be outlined here. But it was necessary to cite it, for, in the last analysis, it is with such a cosmogony that the countless forms of the building sacrifice are bound up; the latter, in short, is only an imitation, often a symbolic imitation, of the primordial sacrifice that gave birth to the world. For, beginning with a certain stage of culture, the cosmogonic myth explains the Creation through the slaying of a giant; his organs give birth to the various cosmic regions. According to other groups of myths, it is not only the cosmos that comes to birth in consequence of the immolation of a primordial being and from his own substance, but also food plants, the races of man, or different classes. It is on this type of cosmogonic myth that building sacrifices depend. If a "construction" is to endure, it must be animated, that is, it must receive life and a soul. The transfer of the soul is possible only through a blood sacrifice. The history of religions, ethnology, folklore record countless forms of building sacrifices-that is, of symbolic or blood sacrifices for the benefit of a structure. In southeastern Europe, these beliefs have inspired admirable popular ballads describing the sacrifice of the wife of the master mason in order that a structure may be completed. We have said enough about the religious significance of the human dwelling place for certain conclusions to have become self-evident. Exactly like the city or the sanctuary, the house is sanctified, in whole or part, by a cosmological symbolism or ritual. This is why settling somewhere building a village or merely a house- represents a serious decision, for the very existence of man is involved; he must, in short, create his own world and assume the responsibility of maintaining and renewing it. Habitations are not lightly changed, for it is not easy to abandon one's world. The house is not an object, a "machine to live in", it is the universe that man constructs for himself by imitating the paradigmatic creaturn of the gods, the cosmogony. Every construction and every inauguration of a new dwelling are in some measure equivalent to a new beginning, a new life. And every beginning repeats the primordial beginning, when the universe first saw the light of day. Even in modern societies, with their high degree of demoralization, the festivity and rejoicing that accompany settling in a new house still preserve the memory of the festival exuberance that, long ago, marked the incipit vita nova. Since the habitation constitutes an imago mundi, it is symbolically situated at the Center of the World. The multiplicity, or even the infinity, of centers of the world raises no difficulty for religious thought. For it is not a matter of geometrical space, but of an existential and sacred space that has an entirely different structure, that admits of an infinite number of breaks and hence is capable of an infinite number of communications with the transcendent. We have seen the cosmological meaning and the ritual role of the upper opening in various forms of habitations. In other cultures these cosmological meanings and ritual functions are transferred to the chimney and to the part of the roof that lies above the "sacred area" and that is removed or even broken in cases of prolonged death-agony. When we come to the homologation cosmos-house-human body, we shall have occasion to show the deeper meaning of breaking the roof." For the moment, we will mention that the most ancient sanctuaries were hypaethral or built with an aperture in the roof-the "eye of the dome,"symbolizing break-through from plane to plane, communication with the transcendent. Thus religious architecture simply took over and developed the cosmological symbolism already present ins the structure of primitive habitations. In its turn, the human habitation had been chronologically preceded by the provisional "holy place," by a space provisionally consecrated and cosmicized. This is as much as to say that all symbols and rituals having to do with temples, cities, and houses ore finally derived from the primary experience of sacred space. Temple, Basilica, Cathedral In the great oriental civilizations-from Mesopotamia and Egypt to China and India-the temple received a new and important valorization. It is not only an imago mundi; it is also interpreted as the earthly reproduction of a transcendent model. Judaism inherited this ancient oriental conception of the temple as the copy of a celestial work of architecture. In this idea we probably have one of the last interpretations that religious man has given to the primary experience of sacred space in contrast to profane space. Hence we must dwell a little on the perspectives opened by this new religious conception. To summarize the essential data of the problem: If the temple constitutes an imago mundi, this is because the world, as the work of the gods, is sacred. But the cosmological structure of the temple gives room for a new valorization; as house of the gods, hence holy place above all others, the temple continually resanctifies the world, because it at once represents and contains it. In the last analysis, it is by virtue of the temple that the world is resanctified in every part. However impure it may have become, the world is continually purified by the sanctity of sanctuaries. Another idea derives from this increasingly accepted ontological difference between the cosmos and its sanctified image, the temple. This is the idea that the sanctity of the temple is proof against all earthly corruption, by virtue of the fact that the architectural plan of the temple is the work of the gods and hence exists in heaven, near to the gods. The transcendent models of temples enjoy a spiritual, incorruptible celestial existence. Through the grace of the gods, man attains to the dazzling vision of these models, which he then attempts to reproduce on earth. The Babylonian king Gudea saw in a dream the goddess Nidaba showing him a tablet on which were written the names of the beneficent stars, and a god revealed the plan of the temple to him." Sennacherib built Nineveh according to "the plan established from most distant times in the configuration of the Heavens." This means not only that celestial geometry made the fast constructions possible, but above all that since the architectonic models were in heaven, they shared in the sacrality of the sky. For the people of Israel, the models of the tabernacle, of all the sacred utensils, and of the temple itself had been created by Yahweh who revealed them to his chosen, to be reproduced on earth. Thus Yahweh says to Moses: "And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it" (Exodus, 25,8-9). "And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount" (ibid., 25, 40). When David gives his son Solomon the plans for the Temple buildings, the tabernacle, and all the utensils, he assures him that "all this the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me" (2. Chronicles, 28, 19). He must, then, have seen the celestial model created by Yahweh from the beginning of time. This is what Solomon affirms: "Thou hast commanded me to build a temple upon thy holy mount, and an altar in the city wherein thou dwellest, a resemblance of the holy tabernacle which thou hast prepared from the beginning" (Wisdom of Solomon, 9, 8). The Heavenly Jerusalem was created by God at the same time as Paradise, hence in uetemum. The city of Jerusalem was only an approximate reproduction of the transcendent model; it could be polluted by man, but the model was incorruptible, for it was not involved in time. 'This building now built in your midst is not that which is revealed with Me, that which was prepared before hand here from the time when I took counsel to make Paradise, and showed it to Adam before he sinned" (11 Baruch, 4, 3-7). The Christian basilica and, later the cathedral take over and continue all these symbolisms. On the one hand, the church is conceived as imitating the Heavenly Jerusalem, even from patristic times; on the other, it also reproduces Paradise or the celestial world. But the cosmological structure of the sacred edifice still persists in the thought of Christendom; for example, it is obvious in the Byzantine church. "The four parts of the interior of the church symbolize the four cardinal directions. The interior of the church is the universe. The altar is paradise, which lay in the East. The imperial door to the altar was also called the Door of Paradise. During Easter week, the great door to the altar remains open during the entire service; the meaning of this custom is clearly expressed in the Easter Canon: 'Christ rose from the grave and opened the doors of Paradise unto us.' The West, on the contrary, is the realm of darkness, of grief, of death, the realm of the eternal mansions of await dead, who await the resurrection of the flesh and the Last Judgment. The middle of the building is the earth. According to the views of Kosmas Indikopleustes, the earth is rectangular and is bounded by four walls, which are surmounted by a dome. The four parts of the interior of the church symbolize the four cardinal direction. As "copy of the cosmos," the Byzantine church incarnates and at the same time sanctifies the world. Some Conclusions From the thousands of examples available to the historian of religions, we have cited only a small number but enough to show the varieties of the religious experience of space. We have taken our examples from different cultures and periods, in order to present at least the most important mythological constructions and ritual scenarios that are based on the experience of sacred space. For in the course of history, religious man has given differing valorizations to the same fundamental experience. We need only compare the conception of the sacred space discernible among the Australian Achilpa with the corresponding conceptions of the Kwakiutl, the Altaic peoples, or the Mesopotamians, to realize the differences among them. There is no need to dwell on the truism that, since the religious life of humanity is realized in history, its expressions are inevitably conditioned by the variety of historical moments and cultural styles. But for our purpose it is not the infinite variety of the religious experience of space that concerns us but, on the contrary, their elements of unity. Pointing out the contrast between the behavior of nonreligious man with respect to the space in which he lives and the behavior of religious man in respect to sacred space is enough to make the difference in structure between the two attitudes clearly apparent. If we should attempt to summarize the result of the descriptions that have been presented in this chapter, we could say that the experience of sacred space makes possible the "founding of the world": where the sacred manifests itself in space, the real unveils itself, the world comes into existence. But the irruption of the sacred does not only project a fixed point into the formless fluidity of profane space, a center into chaos; it also effects a break in plane, that is, it opens communication between the cosmic planes and makes possible ontological passage from one made of being to another. It is such a break in the heterogeneity of profane space that creates the center through which with the transmundane is established, a , consequenty, founds the world, for the center renders orientation possible. Hence the manifestation of sacred in space has a cosmological valence; every spatial hierophany or consecration of a space is equivalent to a cosmogony. The first conclusion we might draw would be: the world becomes apprehensible as world, as cosmos, in the measure in which it reveals itself as a sacred world. Every world is the work of the gods, for it was either created directly by the gods or was consecrated, hence cosmicized, by men ritually reactualizing the paradigmatic act of Creation. This is as much as to say that religious man can live only in a sacred world, because it is only in such a world that he participates in being, that he has a real existence. This religious need expresses an unquenchable ontological thirst. Religious man thirsts for being. His terror of the chaos that surrounds his inhabited world corresponds to his terror of nothingness. The unknown space that extends beyond his world an uncosmicized because unconsecrated space, a mere amorphous extent into which no orientation has yet been projected, and hence in which no structure has yet arisen for religious man, this profane space represents absolute non being. If, by some evil chance, he strays into it, he feels emptied of his ontic substance, as if he were dissolving in Chaos, and he finally dies. This ontological thirst is manifested in many ways. In the realm of sacred space which we are now considering, its most striking manifestation is religious man's will to take his stand at the very heart of the real, at the Center of the World, that is exactly where the cosmos came into existence and began to spread out toward the four horizons, and where, too, there is the possibility of communication with the gods; in short, precisely where he is closest to the gods. We have seen that the symbolism of the center is the formative principle not only of countries, cities, temples, and palaces but also of the humblest human dwelling, be it the tent of a nomad hunter, the shepherd's yurt, or the house of the sedentary cultivator. This is as much as to say that every religious man places himself at the Center of the World and by the same token at the very source of absolute reality, as close as possible to the opening that ensures him communication with the gods. But since to settle somewhere, to inhabit a space, is equivalent to repeating the cosmogony and hence to imitating the work of the gods, it follows that, for religious man, every existential decision to situate himself in space in fact constitutes a religious decision. By assuming the responsibility of creating the world that he has chosen to inhabit, he not only cosmicizes chaos but also sanctifies his little cosmos by making it like the world of the gods. Religious man's profound nostalgia is to inhabit – a "divine world," is his desire that his house shall be like the house of the gods, as it was later represented in temples and sanctuaries. In short, this religious nostalgia the desire to live in a pure and holy cosmos, as was in the beginning, when it came fresh from the Bator's hands. The experience of sacred time will make it possible for religious man periodically to experience the cosmos it was in princip, that is, at the mythical moment of Creation. 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Ryan Castle Ascends to Indiana Women's Water Polo Top Job on 15 July 2016 at 18:42 One of the most desirable water polo jobs in America has been filled. Indiana University today announced that Ryan Castle will take the head coaching job for the Hoosiers' varsity women. Castle most recently served as associate head coach at Hawai'i. He has made coaching stops at Arizona State, Michigan, Hartwick, as well as the Kazakhstan, New Zealand and South Africa national teams. Castle is a native of South Africa. "After a comprehensive national search, we are thrilled to have Ryan Castle as the new leader of Indiana water polo," [Indiana Athletic Director Fred] Glass said. "Ryan has a terrific record of player and team development at both the collegiate and international levels, is a tireless recruiter, a noted tactician and a person who values the tenets of the Spirit of Indiana. We are excited to have Ryan at IU." Source: Indiana Hires Ryan Castle as Head Water Polo Coach Barry King Resigns as Indiana Coach Ryan Pryor Named Acting Head Coach at Connecticut College Rich Corso Departs Cal Women's Water Polo Coaching Position \| CalBears.com IndianaIndustryVarsity Women SOCAL, a culture of success - The Orange County Register Woman Alleges Sexual Assault in Chicago Boys' HS Water Polo Match	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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Three Possible Factions Revealed Para Bellum launched Project 8, a new Living World event to determine the next faction to be added to Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings. This community event is similar to Project 6, which brought The Old Dominion into Conquest in 2022 (see "Para Bellum Will Add an Undead Faction to 'Conquest'"). Project 8 presents three possible factions to be released as the eighth faction after the City States faction. This decision will be made by the player-base of Conquest in a three-round community event where they will choose between the candidates: the Sorcerer Kings, the Sellswords/Dogs of War, or the spawn of Hel. "Project 6 was a resounding success; the then winner, the undead of the Old Dominion, has proven to be our most popular faction to date" said Stavros Halkias, founder and Creative Director of Para Bellum. "We like to think that this is because of our players' involvement, and we are happy to deliver once again." Players will be allowed to vote each round as more details for each faction become available. The process will allow fans to change their minds about which faction is their favorite factions as more information is revealed. The first round launched on December 26, 2022 and the second round starts January 13, 2023. In the end, only one faction will be chosen. Last Argument of Kings CATALYST GAME LABS ANNOUNCES 'BATTLETECH' 'MERCENARIES' KICKSTARTER WARMACHINE MKIV In Stores FRIDAY JANUARY 13th!	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Interview: Cosey Fanni Tutti May 15, 2017 reprobatemagazine Interview Comments Off on Interview: Cosey Fanni Tutti The following interview was first published in Divinity Vol. 1 No. 2 in 1992. With the publication of Cosey's new book Art Sex Music, it seemed a good time to revisit it, especially as those three activities are the subject matter of the interview. Cosey Fanni Tutti began her art career as both a glamour model and performance artist, alongside Genesis P. Orridge, as the notorious Coum Transmissions. Their live shows included various bodily functions, used tampon displays and BDSM rituals. After this Cosey and Gen teamed up with Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson and Chris carter to form the seminal industrial band Throbbing Gristle. Throughout the late Seventies, TG influenced an entire generation of bands, performers and filmmakers with their extreme sound and multi-media performances. After TG ended, Chris and Cosey began to produce a series of recordings, each different is style and approach. Often working with a variety of collaborators, they quickly proved to be almost impossible to categorise. They also continued to explore the visual arts scene. Tell us about your start in performance art. I was with Genesis [P. Orridge] at the time, and we were working with Coum Transmissions doing performance work. We started in Hull, when we used to do street theatre, and they were more comical scenarios really. Then they got a bit more bizarre. We thought "people will stand and watch anything, won't they?", so we used to do the most minimal things, and people would just stand there for up to an hour and watch us doing next to nothing; basically changing seats in slow motion or something silly (laughs). Then we did little environments in arts centres – like happenings, really. We'd make it so that people had to climb though tubes to get in, and there's be all sorts of things going on inside. Then, we got fed up with that because you'd get people coming in and just destroying it – they'd go looney for an hour and leave. So we thought "well, that's it. We won't give them that kind of freedom, we'll have to structure it a bit more." Then we went on to do things where people would actually sit quietly and watch what we did. But all of the performances we did, art wise, were challenges to ourselves. How did Throbbing Gristle come about and evolve from Coum Transmissions? John Lacey was working with us at the time. He was also working on separate projects with Chris. Chris came down to the house and we were talking about doing music with the performances, because we had a lot of acoustic drums and stuff like that at the time with the performance work – we didn't use language at all. Chris was building his synthesisers and stuff at the time, so we arranged to meet up and for him to bring his gear down, and just see what happened. TG was born, really, within a week of that. What was the initial concept? We wanted to do some kind of electronic music, and Chris's ability to build stuff, and the inventiveness of it all meant that we could actually do something different – which is what we wanted to do. Because at the time we were doing a lot of contact mic'ed performances, so the actual actions were the music to the pieces. So what he could give us was quite interesting, and it would mean that we went forward with what we were doing. TG didn't have an aim at the beginning, other than just doing what we wanted to do – they were improvised pieces. Then we said – as you do when you just sit around – "it'd be good if we had an album to show our grandchildren, wouldn't it?". And that is basically where it sprang from. We said "yeah, let's do one". That's how Second Annual Report came into being. So there wasn't a grand master plan? Not at all, we just thought we'd be mischievous and do something that, basically, people would say "oh God, turn it off!". At the time, if you remember, a lot of what was going on was Boney M. and all that kind of music – really tacky disco stuff, and Bee Gees and left overs from that. We were sick to death of all that. Also, what was happening shortly after was all the punk thing. We knew McLaren and his rival John Krevine who had BOY down the King's Road – they were in competition with each other and they both had a band as well. He had the Sex Pistols, who Sleazy was doing promo shots for, and we all knew Kravine, so between us we all knew the two different versions of punk, if you like. But all this energy was going on at the time, and it just fed into one another, always. You just sort of bounced ideas off, all the way around. There was Alternative TV coming up, The Cabs [Cabaret Voltaire], Clock DVA – all sorts going on. So we just went from one project to another, and got more mischievous really. Did you ever expect what you were doing to have so much influence? No, not at all, we were quite shocked. I mean, we did seven hundred and odd copies of the first album, thinking "well, if it takes us five years to sell 'em, that doesn't matter, because all we want is it just to sit in our record collection as an album by us". And they went really quick! (laughs). We couldn't keep up with demand in the end. So that's why we licensed it to Fetish, so they could carry on doing it and actually bring another label into being, independent to anyone else – again, like spawn all these little independent camps going on all over the place. That's what started Rough Trade Records as well, because they were just a shop at the time. It inspired them to do their own label. It was a hive of industry, the late Seventies (laughs). So what brought it all to an end? Because it became something it was never meant to be. We were quite anti pop heroes, or and cult heroes like that, even to the point where punk became what we didn't like in the end. People started putting everyone on a pedestal, thinking they were something special, and the whole idea was that anyone could do it, you know… music is like anything to all different people, it doesn't have to follow a formula at all. You found yourselves becoming rock stars? Yeah! Which was not what we wanted. We wanted to open up all horizons, for information as well as music, any kind of thing – performance work, art – just so people knew that they could actually take part and participate rather than sit and be fed. That was the whole idea of TG in the end. Me and Gen at Coum Transmissions were thinking like that anyway, and a lot of our performances were around expanding our own souls, if you like, as well as experiences, and making ourselves more complete as people. And that's what TG became in the end. It became a vehicle to let people know, because people seem pick up on music easier than performance art, it's a different audience totally. You could get the message across to different people – and younger people. There were some very young people slotted into TG and what it was about. I know, I was one of them. Yeah (laughs). But it became a beast in the end. We did all these spoofs – we took all these advertising gimmicks people did for Abba and all those people, and used them for TG, and it worked. I mean, it was a nice experiment for us, but it meant that we were overloaded with work, and we couldn't get down and do projects. Me and Chris were working in the mail order dept, doing all the office work – it was just crazy. So we said "look, let's call it a day". There were personal reasons as well; we couldn't work together any more. Which direction did you want to head in, post-TG? Whatever happened at the time. As long as I'm active creatively, as long as I feel inside that I'm doing something to expand myself, I'm happy, whether it's music, or performance, or writing – anything like that. But we'd already started working on an album of our own anyway, me and Chris, before TG did the last gig in America. When we got back, that's when we did Heartbeat. So it was a natural progression… It was, yeah, because with TG, there were times when Chris would start something off, because he was the main instigator of the music, the sounds came from him because he was the technically able person to produce them. Although he's not trained musically, he had a long history of using electronics and music. Sleazy used to often work with him towards the end as well – they used to start rhythms off. But – we'd be working on some tracks and we'd want them to go in one direction and, more so Gen than Sleazy, didn't want it going that way, or we had to accommodate Gen's vocals that didn't really go with what we'd envisaged the track being like. So we were already beginning to compromise. That was one of the reasons that D.O.A. was done, so we could all do our own thing. So how does your post-TG output compare in your mind with the earlier work? Is there any connection? I always think of TG musically as being exactly what I wanted it to be for other people. It's knocking down all the preconceived ideas of what music is or can be, or what you expect it to be, and starting from scratch really, but using modern day instrumentation – and old stuff; using anything you like to make sounds. As long as you get something out of it. That's what we wanted to do, and we did that. We experimented with sounds on all levels – psychological, physical. Then we learned from what we did, and we experimented doing more poppy things. It's an experience, and everything we do, we do it for that reason. That's what making records should be about – self expression, rather than having to stick to a tired formula, simply because it sells. Yeah. I just don't want to do that. There's no point me doing that, there's enough people out there, churning it out. I don't see the point in doing that, you're just treading water for the rest of your life. You don't get anything out of it, other than money in the bank. It's comfortable, but… money means nothing when you're not happy with yourself. I'm surprised you haven't done more video? Video? We've got lots of videos here (laughs) Yeah, but not commercially available. Well, it's distribution for a start, that's difficult, to get the videos out. We could do it ourselves, but that means you have to start advertising, and we're going to be in the same position as we were with TG, running a big mail order office and not having time to do much else. Doublevision did it, but went bust, so you start thinking "who's gonna do it, who's actually going to get it out there and pay us at the end of the day?". So… we've actually got plans to put videos out. We're going to remix the original videos we did (European Rendezvous and Elemental 7) on one tape, because they need enhancing now. And we've got other tapes we're going to put together as well. But we also want to do another video with its own soundtrack. It's just finding the bloomin' time (laughs). You've also stopped touring. Why? Well, for a few reasons. If you go out there to the clubs and you're on the road, the only thing that makes it pleasant is the people you're with, and some of the people who run the clubs are wonderful. But eight out of ten of them, it's just "what's your name? Oh yeah, the band's here…". You're 'a band', and that's not what we're about. We didn't want to get wrapped up in that environment. It's just not what our music was done for. I guess it's also very time consuming. An incredible amount of time – and such stress as well. It's unbelievable. Because we don't have managers… we have a tour manager and agency in America and Europe when we tour, but you still have to coordinate here. You just take the studio apart twice a year. The reason I mentioned video was because the visual aspects of your work has always seemed just as important as the music, and not touring would leave a big gap there. Yeah, they are, and that's another reason we said that's it with touring now, because the clubs are geared up for video, but they're all on these little monitors around the club – monitors in the bar, or in the toilets or wherever – but there's no visual display. A couple of clubs are fantastic. There's a club in Chicago and they have three twelve-foot screen across the stage. Whenever we play there, it's exactly how we want it to be, and that's our perfect venue if you like. They have fantastic PA and these three huge screens, so you know that the visuals you've prepared are actually going to have the dynamics that you wanted them to have, instead of this little 4 x 5 screen that's got to be put to one side because they can't get it high enough, or the ceiling's too low, or stupid things like that. But it means a lot if someone hasn't seen you for five years, and they come out and it's just a make-do, makeshift gig. I'd just sooner have not bothered. So you were being treated as a run-of-the-mill band? Yeah… but any standard band deserves better treatment than that as well. I'm not saying we're anything special. It's just that we do actually demand more facilities than most bands. But attitudes are all wrong at the moment. There's got to be a happy medium between the spectacle of Madonna and just the drum kit and guitars. There is scope for different kinds of shows. You were among the pioneers when it came to presenting a more visually stimulating show. We always thought it's weird that people come and sit and more or less say "go on then" as you're up on the stage. It's not what shows for us are about. It's about "here we all are then", not "here I am, watch me". We're all there together, and part of what they feel is going to come out in the music. Even more so when we improvised, but there's still an element of improvisation in the work we do now, even though we use more structured tapes and things. If the audience are strange, you get a strange atmosphere. You're very aggressive towards them (laughs), well, I am anyway. It depends how the audience are, still, to how you are on stage. But visuals are important, and I'd still like to just be behind the screen, because being a woman on stage, people do look and expect you to be a certain way, and you still get the equivalent of the man up there on stage and the girl stood there gobsmacked. You do get that and it's really quite disturbing. It trivialises things for me, really, when people are like that. I wish they'd keep it to themselves, you know (laughs). What sort of audience reaction did your shows generally get? It's strange. I mean, in America, they're crazy. You immediately know that they're having a good time because it's bedlam and they're all over the place. But in Europe, it's very cerebral. It's a very quiet, respectful audience. And then, at the very end you'll hear what they think of it. It's very unpredictable, it's weird. It must be quite unnerving. It is. I remember a gig in Berlin, and they're very aloof – a 'seen it all' kind of place, Berlin is. And they were going mad! Someone said "I've never seen people behave like this before". And then you can go and play there again and they'll be pretty quiet, then applaud and go mad at the end. Unpredictable, totally. Your work has a lot of 'taboo' images. Yeah – I think the audience reaction has a lot to do with what visuals we're showing, because you notice them looking – they stand and their eyes are open, their mouths are open and you think "I wonder which bit of the video they're looking at now?" (laughs). We use a lot of random chance in the videos sometimes. Some parts are structured to particular pieces that we do, and other parts we go for accidental images coming in, which are really weird, because they work perfectly sometimes. It's really good. You get people asking about them afterwards – "why did you use that? It's sexist" or something like that. What offends people mainly? Sex or violence? We did one video, I think it was about two or three years ago, and we showed a lot of sado-masochistic images – male and female, they weren't just in one direction at all. Always guaranteed to upset people. We also showed with them, all mixed together, all the best clips that people always remember from all the horror films. Simulated gore, if you like. Nothing was real. And all these things were mixed in to make people realise that what's accepted on one level as entertainment, they don't accept as reality on another. Obviously, they missed the point completely. Some people knew, they saw the conflict of the images, but others didn't. We had a girl track us down – she followed us all the way to the hotel in Frankfurt, quite distressed about it (laughs). I said, "look, what's the problem? It's not gratuitous violence. If it was, we'd have shown you real violence with no explanation at all, one after the other". That's a real assault to me, and quite insulting as well, to expect people to see that kind of imagery. What we wanted to show them was the way filmmakers manipulate them emotionally, where they won't accept reality in the same way. Here's the reality of sado-masochistic sex and the normal sex, we had all the different variations you could think of, so that every nuance was catered for – and then we played our music. People do seem terrified of seeing real sex. It's like it should remain hidden, unseen and undiscussed. That's right. Violence and sex are real triggers to people. But when people come to see the show, all that we are about id the reality of life. If we want to make some kind of statement, then we're going to make it. We're not going to insult or assault anybody's senses in that way. I don't see it like that. I think Skinny Puppy do that; I think that bands go out and are very violent in their presentation. You can see that the only thought that's gone into it is "what will shock?". What will make people, not gasp so much as even be sick. That, to me, is destructive, it's not creative at all. And it doesn't take anyone anywhere. It doesn't make them think, it just makes them shut off, and that's why we like a little bit of subtlety in our videos, so that people actually go into a thought process instead of a shut down. Have you had any legal problems with any of the video presentations? Yeah, we did in England. We did UK Electronica, of all things (laughs), I think it must have been five or six years ago. It was the last gig we played in England because of all that. We showed one of the videos that we'd taken all around Europe, and into Canada and America – we had to submit it to the authorities in Canada to be able to show it in the clubs, so you can see what kind of hypocrisy there is. Some bloke came to the show – it was in a bar, and you have these stupid rules that if it's a club, only over-eighteens can go in. He took his ten-year-old kid in, and complained that there was an erection in there. So the police were called, and we'd gone by then. Two days later, the police came to our house, searched the place and took stuff away. Six months after that we got the stuff back saying there'd be no prosecution. Six months is long enough to put a lot of people out of business. I think they thought we were producing pornographic videos. That's what the guy had more or less told them. When they came here and they saw the equipment and everything, they realised that we were quite serious about what we did, and we weren't some kind of porn video merchants. The police here were actually very nice; they're different to the police in the cities. But the police in Stafford – they wanted to prosecute us. The problem is that the whole legal process is so long-winded and confusing. It seems to depend on the personal whim of whoever is in charge at the time. This was at the time when they were changing a lot of the laws on videos, they took Straw Dogs off the market, and things like that. I thought "oh God, here goes". It's a weird one. I don't want to be a test case for a new video law (laughs). I've got other things to do. You use a lot of fetish imagery… I don't think of it so much as fetish imagery. That's what I really like. It's not something like I like black tights rather than red ones, or anything like that. It's just something that is part of me. It's an extension of what appeals to me, because that's what I am like. I'm not into these Ann Summers type rubbish, you know (laughs). Nylon nighties just don't turn me on! But I don't know what… it must've been in me at some point, but a lot of that came out during the performances that I used to do. We did one called Coming of Age, years ago – that's when we met Sleazy – at the ICA. It was all to do with sexual imagery, and all the nice side of sex, like a pretty girl on a swing, and all the things that you get. Then we took it to Amsterdam and did the other side of the sex scene (laughs). That's where Sleazy came in. We had whipping on crucifixes and all things like that. It was! And I realised that I actually enjoyed that much more than anything else (laughs), so that was that. There was no turning back after that. BDSM is still widely misunderstood, especially here in Britain. The whole concept seems to freak people out. I think that's where a lot of people's problems arise, people go to far, because they've not learned to enjoy a more physical, painful side of sex. The pain of sex is part of the pleasure. People say sex isn't painful, but it's a kind of pain you can't define. The pain of penetration is a pain in itself. You can't say it tickles you, can you? (laughs) It's a naturally violent act. It is, yeah. It's a pleasurable pain. But people can't handle that, and if anything goes further than that, they think it's being brutal and someone is being violent towards you, and that's not always the case. They don't know how to handle pain, and what degrees give certain satisfaction. They often go over the top because they've never had the experience of dealing with it for long enough or experimenting with it, so they're frightened. They think you're immediately going to tie them up and whip them until they bleed to death (laughs). That's not the case at all. Of course, according to the law, you don't have the right to be whipped silly anyway. No, it's someone else's decision whether you should want that, isn't it? That is totally wrong. There must be loads of people around the country that are actually doing something illegal just by saying "hurt me". Unless you're a boxer, in which case it's fine. Exactly. I think it's because it's men being Men, knocking the hell out of each other. Years ago, men were supposed to do that. But it's not acceptable if it's meant to be pleasurable, if you know what I mean. As long as you don't enjoy it, that's the weird thing. Someone once said to me about someone I know that they enjoyed doing something until they found out that the person they were doing it to enjoyed it… then they felt like they'd been really had. They felt they were getting their high on doing something to someone who didn't want them to do it. In actual fact, they'd been manipulated themselves. It was a nice double twist… I thought that was quite nice. The dominant partner is usually the one who has to do all the work, so to speak – putting all their effort into giving their partner what they need. You have to know how far to go as well. And also, if you're not in the mood at the time… if you want to be submissive yourself, I think that's perfect, if you can switch roles completely. That's necessary for me. I couldn't take a submissive person, they just bore me to tears. I have to have someone who can be both people to me. It's important for me to know that a man can be submissive as well, and it's also important to know that he knows what it feels like to be penetrated and to be submissive to me. Because that, to me, means a man is more rounded in his sexuality as well. He has knowledge all the way, then, of what pleasure a woman can have and what pleasure he can give to a woman, because he knows all the sensations in both respects. But not all men would agree… (laughs) Can we talk about your modelling days? What was that like? It was weird at first, because I did all different sides of the modelling scene. I did these seamy camera clubs they used to have. That's where I started out, and that was really dodgy. You'd feel really seedy and quite horrible. Was it lots of stereotyped Dirty Old Men without any film in their cameras? Yeah, exactly… and dressing up in those nylon Baby Doll clothes and shit like that. You're basically there for someone to go and live out their fantasies to a certain extent, without any sort of physical contact. They pretend to take photographs, and go away and wank, I presume. I remember a girl saying to me at the time, "if you do this for a month, you will never get anything as bad as this again, everything from then on will be great!". And after a month, I said "you're right, everything else has got to be better than this!" (laughs). But it was an education, to say the least. I went from there onto doing magazine work I did films as well… I did the car show – you know, bikini-clad on cars – doing little dance routines at the exhibitions, jumping out of cakes… That must have been quite a strange experience. It was all strange! But you become someone else, and that's what I liked about it, being able to be a chameleon in a way. And the education that you received sexually is really good, I found. What I got out of it was the fact that I learned so much about men, and it was really good. I remember a lecture I gave in Leeds and someone said to me "how can you say men are like that?", because I'd said that you see some men the way their wives would never, never see them – and they wouldn't want to see them like that either. He thought I was being very derogatory towards men, but I said "no, why would I be? They are as they are with male friends. They're relaxed at that time, talking about sex and looking at sex". I loved seeing men like that. Sometimes it was bloody awful, but a lot of the time it was nice, because I wouldn't have seen blokes like that. What do you think of the current performance art world? I don't think we've changed an awful lot since we were doing it in the Seventies. They're just churning over the same old ground. The only stuff I see now is stuff that I hated then, which is pretentious crap, pretending to be political or pretending to be aware sexually, or aggressive performances… but they don't really say much to me at all, other than the fact that these people think "well, this'll be interesting, this'll stir a few people up… it's a good venue to be taken seriously in and I can do a lot of art-documentation with this and sell a few photos" (laughs). I'm very cynical about the art scene… Do you think people are still taken in by the same things as they were twenty years ago? I hope not. That's one of the reasons we stopped doing it, because people weren't seriously questioning their motived or what they were doing, they were presenting things that could be sold rather than things that said anything and did anything. You've got to have something they can sell in the art business, and our performances you couldn't sell. All you could sell were the remains, and they would rot within a few days (laughs), so they were no use. There's one person I do like – Helen Chadwick. I like what she does. And what about music? Do you keep up with modern trends? Do you care about what's popular at all? Does your work have any connection to it? Only in maybe some of the rhythms, but the lyrics and structure I don't think are anything like it. I can appreciate some of the records that are out – not many, about one out of every thousand, I think (laughs) – but they don't do much for me at all. I have to be moved emotionally when I play music. I do like some of the rave stuff they do, from a physical point of view. It makes you want to move, and I love that – just to forget everything and physically drain yourself is great. I think that music has more purpose than some of the other stuff that's around. It's made for a specific purpose. Yeah, exactly. And it does its job, and I think that's great. Some of the sounds I think are naff, but for an energy kind of sound, I think that's good. I don't mind that at all. The original house music got me like that as well. Not what it became… Is there a glib label that we can attach to your music? We tend to have a thing where we want to do whatever feels good to us at the time, and if it doesn't feel right, we just dump it. If we're working on a piece for more than three days, we say "that's it, let's go on to something else", and maybe come back to it later, or completely restructure it. But we don't work on anything that isn't happening at all. It's very difficult, because you do get pressure from people, labels that you work with. They want another Exotika or whatever, and you've moved on since then. You're talking about that formula again, you know – "we liked that formula, it worked well". But that's not what we're doing it for. So what's next from Chris and Cosey? We just finished doing a remix for Erasure, actually… talking about the charts… that was an education, that was good fun, we had to do a hard mix that you want to dance to, so it was really nice for us to do that. It was an old Abba song, so Chris was really in his element there. We had four to choose from, so we picked SOS and did a remix of that. It was a rush job, but it was good fun. INTERVIEW: DAVID FLINT 1970sArt Sex MusicChris and CoseyCosey fanni TuttiCOUM TransmissionsDivinityGenesis P OrridgeindustrialInterviewperformance artpunkThrobbing Gristle Previous Post: Review: Wolf Guy Next Post: Article: Gear Guide 1967	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
As it happenedended1614369783 NewsUKUK Politics Salmond inquiry news - live: Former leader calls for multiple resignations including Nicola Sturgeon's husband Follow all the action from Friday as it happened Conrad Duncan,Sam Hancock Friday 26 February 2021 20:03 Anyone involved in Alex Salmond 'conspiracy' should be sacked, MSP says In a committee hearing which has now concluded, former first minister Alex Salmond called on senior members of the Scottish government and the SNP, including Nicola Sturgeon's husband, to resign over allegations they conspired against him. The list of those he said should consider their position included the Scottish government's permanent secretary, its chief law officer, Peter Murrell, the chief executive of the SNP who is married to the current first minister, and Ms Sturgeon's minister's chief of staff. He stopped short of calling on his successor to stand down, saying it was "not for me" to decide if Ms Sturgeon had breached the ministerial code and should be disciplined as such. Mr Salmond appeared before the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints as part of the Holyrood inquiry into the unlawful investigation of sexual harassment claims made against him. He was acquitted of 13 charges of sexual assault in a criminal trial and awarded a £512,250 payout after successfully challenging the lawfulness of the government investigation. Why is the SNP in a state of civil war? Sturgeon insists she did 'right thing' over allowing investigation 'The question of Scottish indepedence is bigger than Sturgeon and Salmond' Editorial: Alex Salmond is looking increasingly vengeful and obsessive Key takeaways from Salmond committee hearing Salmond calls for string of resignations including Sturgeon's husband Former first minister accuses government of 'deliberate suppression of key evidence' Sturgeon criticised for using Covid briefing to question Salmond case Salmond gives opening statement at inquiry into handling of harassment allegations Hello and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of UK politics today. Conrad Duncan26 February 2021 07:56 Salmond to appear before inquiry into handling of harassment allegations Alex Salmond is set to appear before the Holyrood inquiry into the Scottish government's unlawful investigation of sexual harassment claims against him today as political pressure grows on his successor Nicola Sturgeon. Scotland's former first minister is expected to face questions about his claims that Ms Sturgeon misled parliament and breached the ministerial code over the botched investigation. She has denied lying to parliament and rejected claims that there was a conspiracy against the former SNP leader. The inquiry was set up after it was found that the government's investigation of the allegations was "tainted by apparent bias" due to the investigating officer having prior contact with two of the women who made complaints. Mr Salmond, who was later acquitted of 13 charges of sexual assault in a criminal trial, was awarded a £512,250 payout after he successfully challenged the lawfulness of the government investigation. ICYMI: Salmond believes 'conspiracy' was aimed at stopping comeback, ally claims Alex Salmond believes there was a "conspiracy" by Nicola Sturgeon's circle to stop his political comeback, according to one of his allies. SNP MSP Alex Neil said Mr Salmond suspected senior party figures feared he would try to win a seat through a by-election and conspired to "stitch him up". Our reporter, Adam Forrest, has the full story below: Salmond believes 'conspiracy' aimed to stop his political comeback, says ally Former first minister thinks senior SNP figures feared he would stand at by-election, says MSP Sturgeon: I have no regrets about allowing investigation into Salmond complaints Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that she has no regrets about ensuring complaints against her predecessor Alex Salmond were investigated, despite a bitter row erupting in the Scottish National Party over the issue. "It was right that the Scottish government put in place a process to allow complaints to be investigated," Ms Sturgeon said. "And when I became aware, it was right, in my view, that I did not collude with Alex Salmond to make them go away or sweep them under the carpet." Our reporter, Chiara Giordano, has the full story below: Nicola Sturgeon insists she has no regrets about allowing Salmond investigation 'It has certainly made Alex Salmond very angry with me, that is self-evident, but that was the right thing to do,' says first minister Justice secretary says inquiry into Salmond claims is 'distraction' The UK's justice secretary has said the inquiry into the handling of sexual harassment claims against former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is a "distraction". "The priorities of the people of Scotland are fighting the virus and trying to live with it, and get back to normal along with the rest of the United Kingdom," Robert Buckland told Sky News. "I think they will be at best puzzled and at worst dismayed by this constant intrigue coming against the background of an obsessive mission by the SNP to call another independence or separation referendum. "I am afraid it is showing a political establishment in Edinburgh that is increasingly out of touch with the reality of day-to-day life." Former Supreme Court justice Lord Hope has told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the prosecution system has been "called into question" by the row between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon: Inside Politics: Alex Salmond ready to reveal his 'conspiracy' claims The political drama in Scotland is reaching fever pitch as Alex Salmond prepares to give evidence to the inquiry into harassment allegations against him, according to our reporter Adam Forrest. Adam has taken a look for Independent Premium at what's at stake today: Alex Salmond ready to reveal his 'conspiracy' claims – your daily politics briefing As the former SNP leader finally gives his testimony, current boss Nicola Sturgeon faces new allegations she broke the ministerial code, writes Adam Forrest Labour says its support for nuclear weapons is 'non-negotiable' Labour's support for the UK having nuclear weapons is "non-negotiable", the shadow defence secretary has said, in a reversal of the rhetoric of recent years. John Healey's expected speech today will not represent a policy change for Labour but it will mark a change in emphasis from the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn - who personally opposed nuclear weapons for many years. Our policy correspondent, Jon Stone, has the full story below: Membership of Nato is also 'unshakeable', shadow defence secretary John Healey to say Government agrees to call pregnant ministers 'mothers' in new bill The UK government has agreed to change the wording in its new maternity leave legislation from referring to "pregnant people" to "mothers" - despite gender-neutral language being a government convention. The House of Lords objected to the use of gender-neutral language in the bill, even though such language has been used in legislation since 2007. Our reporter, Clea Skopeliti, has the full story below: Government agrees to call pregnant ministers 'mothers' Gender-neutral language is consistent with 'drafting convention', government says Former adviser denies being aware of Salmond's behaviour A former adviser to Alex Salmond has denied that he was aware of the former Scottish first minister's inappropriate behaviour towards women on his staff. Stephen Gethins was questioned on BBC Radio 4's Today programme over what he knew about Mr Salmond's actions before complaints were brought against him. "I heard about the evidence in court. I was disappointed by that evidence in court when Alex Salmond admitted to what you've just talked about but it was not something that I was aware of," Mr Gethins told the BBC's Nick Robinson. Boris JohnsonAlex SalmondSNPNicola Sturgeon 1/1Salmond calls for multiple resignations including Sturgeon's husband Salmond calls for multiple resignations including Sturgeon's husband	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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Posted November 20, 2016 by Andrew Cathie in Feature Everything You Need To Know: A Nintendo Switch Rumour Round-Up After leaking a range of correct details prior to the reveal trailer for the Nintendo Switch, Eurogamer, Laura Kate Dale at Let's Play Videogames and Emily Rogers have opened the metaphorical floodgates and have begun leaking new information at a steady clip. While everything in this article is a rumour and should be taken with a grain of salt, these writers and outlets have proven to have accurate sources in regards to the Nintendo Switch and so these new rumours all carry a certain weight behind them. Laura Kate Dale has easily been the most prolific of all Nintendo Switch leakers so far, having confirmed that she has multiple sources in multiple different production and development studios who have fed her information over the past few months. The biggest leak she has posted recently, and one of the most recent, surrounds the actual launch of the Switch and the games you can expect to see on launch day. The most exciting prospect from this leak is that the new 3D Mario title shown in the official reveal trailer will in fact be a launch day release, as will Bethesda's port of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. While details are scant, her sources have indicated that the new Mario title will feature a hub world similar to Super Mario 64, a two-player co-op mode and will move away from the formula created in Super Mario 3D Land, and followed by the Wii U's Super Mario 3D World. The port of Skyrim looks to mirror the recent re-release, as opposed to being a port of the original game, and will introduce mod support post launch. The same rumour also includes details on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which she states will now miss the launch window and has been delayed until later in the year. This mirrors an earlier rumour from Emily Rogers that also stated that Breath of the Wild would miss launch day. Continuing the launch news, this same rumour states that the Splatoon port shown in the reveal trailer will not only be a launch day game, but that it will also be the pack-in game in a more expensive Switch SKU. The separate Switch SKUs, with the more expensive of the two including more memory and a pack-in game, were leaked in an earlier post from Laura Kate Dale and she also states that they will cost 199.99 and 249.99 pounds respectively. While there is no such thing as a RRP in the UK, this would point to the Switch launching at 50 pounds less than the WiiU and therefore a sub-$AU400 price in Australia. In a separate post, Laura Kate Dale also announced that brand new Mario and Rabbids crossover RPG is being developed by Ubisoft for launch day and that it will feature a large focus on Yoshi as a character. The final rumour from Laura Kate Dale, is that there is indeed a port of Super Smash Bros. WiiU coming to Switch some time after launch. In fact, according to that post it has been posited that the remaining amiibos waiting for release (including Cloud and Bayonetta) have been delayed to launch with the Switch port of the game. In a separate post by Emily Rogers made on the same day, some more information on Mario Kart Switch was revealed. Emily Rogers reports that the Mario Kart game shown in the Switch reveal trailer is in fact a port of the WiiU's Mario Kart 8 and will include 'brand new tracks, new playabale characters and a new-and-improved battle mode'. She also reports that development has already concluded on the game and that it will release within 3 months of the Switch's launch. Separate to all of these rumours, Eurogamer has advised this week that Pokemon Sun and Moon will in fact be coming to the Switch in the form of a third game, currently codenamed Pokemon Stars. They report that Pokemon Stars has been developed in parallel with Pokemon Sun and Moon, with development pausing for a short time in the months before Friday's launch as Gamefreak polished the 3DS versions. Supposedly, we have already seen some of the HD assets that will be used in the Switch version of the game, with Eurogamer advising that a model for Pikipek seen on the screen of a Gamefreak worker in an earlier trailer was in fact for Pokemon Stars. The article also advises that Pokemon will be tradeable between the 3DS and Switch games via the Pokemon Bank and that there may be more Pokemon to catch in the new version, although they could not get confirmation from all sources in that regard. This would mark the first time that a true Pokemon game has appeared on a Nintendo home console and would point towards the true convergence between the Handheld and Console teams that the Switch points towards. While everything in this article is rumour until officially confirmed by Nintendo, they paint an incredibly pretty picture. Ports of largely popular games that either haven't been on a Nintendo console or were missed by many by virtue of being on WiiU, as well as two brand new Mario games at launch, point towards a well-stacked launch lineup. Multiple games coming by the end of the year, both ports and original games, show better early support of a platform than we have seen from Nintendo for quite some time. If these rumours do turn out to be true, and I am of the belief that many, if not all of them will be, than the Nintendo Switch is shaping up to be an incredible exciting platform. 3D Mario Amiibo Mario Kart 8 nintendo Nintendo Switch Pokemon Stars Pokemon Sun/Moon Rabbids Splatoon super smash bros The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Ubisoft Andrew Cathie Rocket Chainsaw's premier Fantasy-loving Editor. 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Britney Spears spent over $30,000 on her pampered dogs Britney Spears has forked out more than $30,000 on her pet pooches, including a staggering $5,205 on dogsitting. Britney Spears spent over $30,000 on her pampered dogs Britney Spears has forked out more than $30,000 on her pet pooches, including a staggering $5,205 on dogsitting. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1ugDvFm Bang Showbiz Published 7:17 a.m. MT Sept. 2, 2014 \| Updated 10:36 a.m. MT Sept. 2, 2014 Britney Spears(Photo: Bang Showbiz) Britney Spears splashed out more than $30,000 on her dogs last year. The 'Toxic' hitmaker forked out over $13,000 on a pair of pooches in 2013, a white Maltese in January and a Yorkie in July for $5,568 and $8,212 respectively as well as paying a staggering $5,205 to get her dogs looked after when she wasn't there. The figures come courtesy of new legal documents filed in her conservatorship, obtained by TMZ, which also reveal the 32-year-old singer spent a hefty $1,585 on clothes for her canines including $650 in one four-legged friend spending spree. Her grand total spend of $31,234.15 on her pooches was completed by spends such as dog food. This comes after Britney was spotted looking at new puppies in a pet shop in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles in January with her then-boyfriend David Lucado, who she split from last week. The store owner said at the time: ''Britney and David were friendly. She was in a great mood and seemed happy playing with the puppies.'' Britney opened up about her split from David during her 'Piece of Me' show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on Sunday and admitted she is looking forward to dating again. She told the audience between songs: ''The best thing about your boyfriend cheating on you is that you get to go on another first date.'' Read or Share this story: http://azc.cc/1ugDvFm It's better to be right than first. Coverage of Kobe Bryant's death was a terrible reminder Reporting on Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case isn't wrong. It's journalism Postino is coming to south Tempe. Here's what you need to know Here's a partygoers guide to The Greatest Show on Grass You can try Girl Scout Cookie-inspired desserts at these Arizona restaurants Say goodbye to tropical tiki. Undertow is getting a makeover and new menu	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Alone in Babel May 20, 2011 The YBPs: first thoughts Roughly once a decade, British poetry seems to get tired of standing still. It begins to fidget and shift away from the previous generation, although the first shift is often imperceptible. In the mid- to late 1950s, there was The Movement (never really a cohesive movement at all, but still a convenient way of lumping together poets who reacted against certain excesses of style: 'verbal obscurity, metaphysical pretentiousness, and romantic rhapsodising.'); in turn, the 'Poetry Revival' reacted against the conservatism of The Movement. It's impossible to summarise half a century without resorting to grotesque generalisations, but the recent history of British poetry has generally involved certain schools studying furiously in order to kill their teachers (to put it in the most melodramatic way possible). The first truly media-savvy school were the 'New Generation' poets of the 1990s. Simon Armitage (beyond doubt, one of the most influential NewGen poets) describes his contemporaries arriving 'with the sort of glitz, glamour and hyperbole normally reserved for film premieres or party conferences.' A decade on from NewGen, there was NextGen; almost a decade on from NextGen, it's possible to sense the newest school beginning to shuffle away from their predecessors. Who belongs in that school, and what direction are they shuffling in? Todd Swift's blog, Eyewear, presents as comprehensive a list as any reader could hope for, identifying 225 (and counting) 'Young British Poets' (hereafter to be known as YBPs). Faced with 225 names, it seems almost impossible to identify trends. Perhaps the size of the list simply reflects the contemporary poetry scene: in his introduction to Identity Parade, Roddy Lumsden writes that 'though critics and academics will seek – and find – traits and trends… this might well be the generation of poets least driven by movements, fashions, conceptual and stylistic sharing.' The world is incorrigbly plural, but that's hardly a postmodern thought (and certainly not a post-postmodern thought), given that it comes straight from Louis MacNeice. Perhaps it's true to suggest that the newest generation is defined by plurality – does that signal a radical shift in sensibility, or does it simply reflect the 'prizes for all' mentality? It's too early for answers, but – on encountering Swift and Lumsden's catalogues of new work – we can begin to ask questions… jacob silkstonepoetry Previous articleLeaf-huts and snow-houses Next articleIf poetry were football, would Seamus Heaney be Manchester United? (and other slightly pointless questions) Nobody Killed Her Z213: Exit Our Bodies & Other Fine Machines Get Livefyre Newest \| Oldest "After the woman he loved married another,/ our hero woke up every morning with a little blood/ in his mouth. Soon, his roommates complained/ when he muttered in his sleep it sounded like death itself." By Rohan Chhetri. Leaf-huts and snow-houses by Jacob Silkstone	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
African Jigsaw Drama View Details Compare AFRICAN JIGSAW looks at the problems of urbanisation, its effects on tribal life and the casualties left in its wake. This is a complex problem facing most developing countries and the authors do not pretend the solution is a simple one, but examining the separate pieces of the jigsaw may help young and old alike to come to an understanding of the situation and, perhaps, to draw their own conclusions on its rights and wrongs. Full with memorable tunes, this highly acclaimed work was broadcast on ITV and also won a Ford Conservation Award. Published in association with the World Wide Fund for Nature. Arabica Drama View Details Compare This Rose and Conlon musical looks at the international coffee market to show how developing countries are simply pawns in the money games played by the major industrial powers. Although we are encouraged to be more conscientious consumers, we still buy basic commodities at the supermarket with barely a thought to how they got there. The attractive shiny coffee packets we choose from disguise the fact that the people growing and picking this coffee are paid virtually nothing, and that their countries are bankrupt and at the mercy of the World Bank or the IMF. And yet how can it be that just about everyone else - coffee merchants, companies, speculators - profits from the enterprise? In ARABICA, Rose and Conlon bring us another powerful message that demands urgent attention. Ocean World Drama View Details Compare Man has always been fascinated by the sea, but today his exploitation of the earth's resources is destroying this underwater world. Coral mining, whaling ships, commercial fishing vessels, oil spillages and domestic, industrial and nuclear wastes - this combined assault means that the ocean simply cannot sustain the extraordinary quantity and variety of species that it holds. The authors' message is clear and simple: if man continues to misuse the sea, he will ultimately kill all the life in it. With a powerful and moving score, OCEAN WORLD was shown in Channel 4's Fragile Earth series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Published in association with the World Wide Fund for Nature. Song of Creation Drama View Details Compare This Rose and Conlon musical reflects on the beauty of our world, and on the possibilities open to us either to abuse and exploit it, or to nurture it and share its fruits more widely. In association with CAFOD, Rose and Conlon bring us another powerful message that demands urgent attention. Yanomamo Drama View Details Compare YANOMAMO vividly tells of the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest and its effect on the Yanomamo, the oldest Indian tribe living there. They lead a way of life in harmony with nature, which, undisturbed, would survive with the forest indefinitely. However, their existence, and that of millions of animals and plant species, is threatened by the arrival of outsiders who assume that the forest soil is permanently rich and that once the trees are cleared, the land will be very productive. But after two years, no crops will grow because the richness of the jungle is in the trees, not in the soil. Thus the delicate balance of nature is being systematically removed and soon the rainforests, which are crucial to the world's eco-system, will disappear together with the Indians and the wildlife. Is there the time or the will to save them? YANOMAMO was filmed as Song of the Forest and shown in Channel 4's Fragile Earth series, narrated by Sting. Published in association with the World Wide Fund for Nature.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
What Amazon's Roomba buy could mean for your privacy Surveillance State Nick Smith, Taylor Delandro Posted: Aug 10, 2022 / 06:59 AM CDT \| Updated: Aug 18, 2022 / 04:27 PM CDT (NewsNation) — Amazon has acquired the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for $1.7 billion, scooping up another company to add to its collection of smart home appliances amid broader concerns from privacy advocates about the tech giant's power and ability to gain deeper insights into consumers' lives. iRobot sells its products worldwide and is most famous for the circular-shaped Roomba vacuum, which would join voice assistant Alexa, the Astro robot, Ring security cameras and others in the list of smart home features Amazon offers. The acquisition also adds to Amazon's vast store of consumer data — leading tech experts to raise the alarm that the tech giant could use this business deal to vacuum up personal information from insider users' homes. So, is Amazon's purchase just another way to spy on consumers? Q&A: How are our personal phone, tech data used? Advanced Roomba vacuums have internal mapping technology that could benefit Amazon. The technology allows the devices to learn the floor plan of a user's home. Devices can remember up to 10 floor plans "so users can carry their robot to another floor or a separate home, where the robot will recognize its location and clean as instructed," press releases by iRobot say. Some models have low-resolution cameras to avoid obstacles and aid in mapping. "Now they can actually know the layout of your home and products that are in your home to target you for further purchases for really anything — any consumer goods," said Rick Jordan, CEO and founder of Reachout Technology. Amazon hasn't had much success with household robots, but the iRobot acquisition and the company's strong market reputation provide a "massive foothold in the consumer robot market" that could help Amazon replicate the success of its Echo line of smart speakers, said Lian Jye Su, a robotics industry analyst for ABI Research. "If I was looking at this from Amazon's perspective of wanting to provide a complete, connected home it's a good ambitious goal in and of itself, it's fairly ethical," Jordan said. "However, there has to be a lot of transparency to consumers as far as what data they're collecting and what they're going to use it for." Amazon's Alexa can already warm users' homes, control the lights, keep track of schedules and add vacuuming to its list. "This tech makes life easier for lazier people. I would include myself in that because of certain tasks I don't like doing," Jordan said. "That's fine, but how do we give up so much privacy just to obtain a little more convenience?" Are oil companies gouging customers? Here's a glimpse at the data Roombas have already collected on users: Social media accounts, if you signed up through one Any data from other devices you've connected to, including your smartphone. If you want to better protect yourself from targeted ads, check your privacy settings on your Amazon account. There, you can limit Amazon's permission to track. These privacy concerns come after the tech giant was previously in hot water for listening in through its devices like Alexa. Last month, Amazon admitted to providing Ring, the company's security-surveillance doorbell, footage to law enforcement 11 times this year without the user's permission.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
4x4 Off Roading ›› Sport Utility Vehicles ›› Bentley ›› Bentayga Bentley Bentayga SUV BENTLEY BENTAYGA UK: This is a worthy contender for the world's most opulent SUV. It also happens to be one which matches an Aston Martin for speed and a Range Rover for off road driving capabilities. Bentayga got created to transport their envied vehicle owners to the most extraordinary places on earth. The Bentley SUV specs have undeniably taken them to a whole new class. It is one of the newest conceptions from the refined car-maker. They crafted this vehicle to a level unattained before in four-wheel drive cars (4x4). The latest Bentley Bentayga specs have an enviable range of options and opportunities to personalize. Its ground-breaking technology has opened up new experiences with unprecedented power and speed. The efficiency of this model sets standards in the SUV sector which stretch the imagination to its limits. It fills any expert auto maker's review with superlatives of luxury and performance. Bentley Bentayga Specs: Power and Speed Have Bentley created the world's most powerful as well as fastest SUV? It certainly appears so when you review its tech-laden engine and running gear. Then you compare its opulence - perhaps to the Audi Q7 or Porsche Cayenne. The German based Volkswagen Group has delivered a gifted and special Bentley for its endearing followers. The Bentayga runs on a brand-new twin-turbocharged 6-litre W12 engine. We understand, for the time being, this power house is exclusive to the SUV. But, it seems bound for the next-gen Continental and Flying Spur models. It produces 600 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque (achieved while idling at 1,350rpm). Bentley owners will most likely know that it features dual cam phasing for responsiveness. The oil system got designed to accommodate a 35-degree tilt in any direction. The environmentalists will also be keen to learn that its cylinder deactivation feature got added to cut fuel consumption under light load. Bentley SUV (0 - 60mph = 4 Seconds) Bentley claim the SUV sprints from zero to sixty miles per hour in only four seconds. There are few doubters, based on the reputation and prominence in the auto industry. Nonetheless, weighing only 5,379 lbs. it power and speed continues to a dizzy 187mph at the far end of the gauges. This makes the Bantayga quicker than the incredibly fast Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. Can you believe that it also boasts a bigger back seat and the unparalleled ability to tow a 7700lb trailer? When you take it off-road, if you dare, this beast is heroic. It handles a multitude of obstacles and hurdles with ease. Mud, rocks, wet grass, snow, ice, and thigh-deep water-filled rubble. This Bentley SUV takes it all in its 'rather expensive' stride. Yet, with unflagging capabilities. Bentley Bentayga SUV Interior Trim The Bentayga SUV interior trim has an unequivocal knack of making most other SUVs look like the inside of a 1977 Ford Escort. All touchable surfaces feel almost too good to touch. The whole interior cabin smells like the inside of an expensive Barker Black Ostrich or Berluti. There are too many exuberant options to mention. Yet, rest assured that Bentley's leather hide and wood artisans will adorn your cabin with opulence and decadence. Optional dashboard clocks are available. But, reports suggest they get handcrafted at a rate of four each year. The Breitling for Bentley Mulliner Tourbillon comes in white or rose gold. It sits in a small divot atop the center console. There is a mechanism behind the clock face which spins the timepiece 'periodically' to keep its mechanical apparatus wound. The Bentayga is so impressive and refined it even comes with an optional picnic hamper priced at £21,000. Bentley Bentayga SUV Price Tag We couldn't complete our review of the Bentley Bantayga without mentioning the price tag. Of course, if need to know the cost of the Bentayga SUV, then you probably can't afford one at the moment. The manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) for the new Bentley Bentayga start from £160,200 (including VAT). Despite the astronomical pricing, the Bentley Bentayga has a 12-month waiting list. That is according to the factory in Crewe, UK. This is where around 5,000 lovingly built Bentleys emerge during a typical year. SUV 4x4 owners and car connoisseurs might argue that 'most expensive' does not always mean best. But this time - maybe it does!	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
A UNITED KINGDOM (111 PG-13) Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s. Director: Amma Asante Writer: Guy Hibbert (screenplay) Stars: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport Closed captioning and descriptive narration available. It is hard to believe that one man's choice of a wife could provoke so much sound and fury, but the year was 1947, the place was colonial Africa and the man was a king. Oyelowo plays Seretse Khama, a 26-year-old Oxford law student when he meets Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike) at a missionary society dance in London. She is a clerk at Lloyds of London and it is two years since the end of a war that loosened some colour prohibitions in English behaviour. She doesn't know until she is in love that he is the next king of Bechuanaland, a British protectorate bordering South Africa. He warns her that it will be tough, but Oyelowo puts so much belief into the role that we believe him when he kneels beside the Thames, to ask her to marry him. In Bechuanaland (or Botswana as we now call it), it gets very rough indeed. His uncle, acting as regent, his sisters, the other chiefs and the whole of the British colonial administration line up against the couple. A few details of timing have been fudged in Guy Hibbert's excellent script but most of what we see – as unbelievable as it now seems – did happen. The British government did force Khama into exile, to safeguard its access to cheap gold and uranium from South Africa, where intermarriage was a criminal offence. We have seen sweeping romance many times before in an African setting – such as Meryl Streep and Robert Redford in Out of Africa – but this film triumphs with its veracity, its political and racial nuances and performances of immense power. Oyelowo and Pike vibrate with mutual attraction and Africa is more than just a majestic backdrop. Black British director Amma Asante, who made the superb Belle, makes clear the corruption of colonial power and its humiliating reach, even unto kings. An astonishing story, well told. – Paul Byrnes, The Sydney Morning Herald	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
David Hand? Look at the credits and you'll see the name down as the director, one among quite a few, depending on where you're looking. Such is the grip of the "director as auteur" notion on modern thinking that everyone – from the IMDB down – feels obliged to list the director first, as if theirs were always the guiding hand. Which is a long-winded way of saying that Snow White is a Walt Disney film. He might not have directed any of it but he directed the people who did. And, in the days when we're meant to marvel at the computer-generated output of Pixar and the like, how much more amazing to reflect that those people drew every one of Snow White's 250,000 individual cels by hand. And each cel is crammed with movement. Left to right, top to bottom and even front to back (it's all shot on a multiplane camera, which gives the illusion of depth), there are moving trees, scudding clouds, bouncing animals, dwarfs falling over each other, a dancing Snow White, a glowering queen. And it's in slow, cumbersome but beautiful Technicolor. Snow White is a triumph of the industrial process in other words. Not only that, of course, it's a triumph of art – Uncle Walt somehow, and this was his first attempt at making a feature-length cartoon, came up with the story-telling formula that all animations still use today, comedy sidekick animals and all. The other thing that's notable on rewatching Snow White is how dark it is – the sequence where Snow White is running through the forest as the trees reach out to grab her is a beautifully wrought piece of nightmare expressionism. The film is one of the last hurrahs of a darker European sensibility in Disney's work – time and again Snow White is steered away from Grimm imaginings and towards a more optimistic American look. Technically, artistically, financially, this is the film that made Disney the mega-corporation it is today. It's never bettered it. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – at Amazon Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) Animation, Family, Fantasy \| 83min \| 4 February 1938 (USA) 7.6 Director: William Cottrell, David HandWriter: Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm GrimmStars: Adriana Caselotti, Harry Stockwell, Lucille La VerneSummary: The beautiful and kindhearted princess Snow White charms every creature in the kingdom except one - her jealous stepmother, the Queen. When the Magic Mirror proclaims Snow White the fairest one of all, she must flee into the forest, where she befriends the lovable seven dwarfs - Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, and Dopey. But when the Queen tricks Snow White with an enchanted apple, only the magic of true love's kiss can save her. Written by Lesley (from the back of the Snow White DVD)	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Through the Eyes of Our Children-Something Beautiful / Through the Eyes of Our Children-Something Beautiful Description Through the Eyes of Our Children-Something Beautiful showcases the work of students from several elementary schools in the South Dallas/Fair Park area of the Dallas Independent School District. Inspired to embark on personal journeys of discovery, students use photography and mixed media to capture snapshots of humanity and convey their perceptions about self, community, and social responsibility. Since 2004, Preservation LINK has partnered with elementary school teachers to deliver the Point of View Program (POV), a twelve-week photojournalism program that has served over 450 students in several Dallas Independent School District schools. Through individual and collaborative assignments, this three-tier photojournalism course uses verbal, writing, and photographic activities to engage fifth graders in an exploration of education, community, culture, and social responsibility. As students communicate their perceptions and explore daily happenings near their homes and schools, the resulting words and images that students produce form an extraordinary documentation of our contemporary world. This year, Preservation LINK launched its Visual Literacy Workshop (VLW), a twelve-week program engaging 4th graders in visually based activities that reinforce several Reading/Language Arts curriculum objectives. Using portrait photographs, the students were asked to create a personal mixed media project that illustrates their perceptions about character, goal setting, and social responsibility. Instructed by photographer David Herman, Jr., over seventy students from Charles Rice Learning Center, Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center, H. S. Thompson Learning Center, and Martin Luther King Learning Center are participating in this year's POV and VLW programs. Students in the Visual Literacy Workshop, alongside Point of View students, will debut their work on May 14, 2010, as part of Through the Eyes of Our Children-Something Beautiful, an exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art on view through August 29, 2010. This event marks the start of a summer-long engagement during which students from both programs will lead tours of the exhibition and discuss, with peer and adult visitors to the Museum, the inspiration behind their work. Students participating in the exhibition will give gallery talks during First Tuesdays, Late Nights, and Family Celebrations at the Museum. Providing programs since 1999, Preservation LINK, Inc. (PLI) is an education agency that has served over 700 students since its inception, providing a family of programs that offer media arts education, academic enrichment, interpersonal and professional development, and peer to peer teaching and learning.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Emma Watson's Marilyn moment Watson has graduated from 'Harry Potter' with a role in 'My Week with Marilyn'; read what the film's costume designer had to say about her. BY Olivia Lidbury \| 21 November 2011 Emma Watson in Jason Wu at the London My Week with Marilyn premiere Photo: GETTY As much as we can't wait to see Michelle Williams's critically-acclaimed performance as Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe when My Week with Marilyn hits screen this Friday, it's red carpet favourite Emma Watson's appearance in the film that is intriguing us the most. Spotlight on Emma Watson at My Week with Marilyn London premiere Watson, who rose to fame playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise, plays Lucy, a wardrobe assistant in what marks her first non-Hermione role on the silver screen, and the film's costume designer, Jill Taylor, has revealed what it was like to dress the Oxford-born actress. In pictures: Emma Watson's fashion hits "She was so up for a new look," said Taylor, who had just six weeks to create vintage-styles costumes for the film's entire cast. "She was very excited about the whole thing. I made her look very Sandra Dee-like, girly and young. She's a lovely girl and very keen. I thought I might have a child star brat on my hands, but that wasn't how she was at all. She was interested in everything - a real sweetheart" Taylor told Vogue . Emma Watson's style file A still from the movie shows a bare-faced Watson (below) with her pixie haircut enhanced to form a head of barrel curls, dressed in a stripy cotton dress nipped in at the waist and a cropped twinset cardigan. But for the film's London premiere (above), Watson, 21, was back in high-fashion mode in a belted top by Jason Wu (designer of Michelle Obama's inauguration gown) embellished with Swarovski Elements and paired with a black mini skirt and a perspex clutch bag by Charlotte Olympia. A still of Emma Watson in My Week with Marilyn. Photo: AP Previous Marc Jacobs offers a reward for finding their missing SS12 collection Next From the Fashion Cupboard: shoulder bags	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Embassy of the RS Budapest /Political relations / Slovenians in Hungary Discover SLovenia Mr Simon Konobelj, Minister Plenipotentiary T: 0036 1 438 5615 E-mail: simon.konobelj(at)gov.si POLITICAL COOPERATION BETWEEN SLOVENIA AND HUNGARY Good neighbourly and friendly relations between the Republic of Slovenia and Hungary are expressed by the frequent and dynamic political dialogue between and by the diversified cooperation on areas of common interest. This is confirmed by a number of official visits and meetings on the highest levels of governments, as well as consultations on timely bilateral, international and European topics. The in-depth dialogue and regular officials visits is maintained by the Presidents of the Republics and the Presidents of the National Assemblies. Three joint Slovenian and Hungarian government sessions were held: the first in 2007 in Lendava (Slovenia) and Monošter (Hungary); the second in 2009 in Keszthely (Hungary) and the third in 2016 in Brdo pri Kranju (Slovenia). The development of crucial infrastructrues and the energy connectivity of the region, as well as intensive economic and cross-border cooperation, cultural exchanges and cooperation in the field of tourism is is our common goal. The Republic of Slovenia and Hungary are furthermore connected by their membership in the EU and NATO. Our joint goal is a successful, economically strong and safe Europe, as well as an effective defence mechanism within the NATO alliance. The countries share a vision for the safety and stability of the region and support the euro-atlantic aspirations and integration of the countries of South-eastern Europe. The two national minorities are an important connecting element. The Republic of Slovenia and Hungary established an exemplary cooperation in the field of minority protection and by providing a development perspective to the Slovene national minority in Hungary and the Hungarian national minority in the Republic of Slovenia. In 2017 the two countries celebrated the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Hungary was opened in 1992. Since 1998 there is a General Consulate in Monošter / Szentgotthárd. Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Budapest Cseppkő ut. 68 T: (+) 36 1 438 56 00 Ambassador: H.E. Mr. Robert Kokalj	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Week 34: 27 Aug - 2 Sep 2011 - USA The Rebel Flesh (Repeated: Sat 9:00am EDT / Sat 6:00pm EDT) The Almost People (Repeated: Sat 10:00am EDT / Sat 7:00pm EDT) A Good Man Goes to War (Repeated: Sat 11:00am EDT / Sat 8:00pm EDT / Sun 3:00am EDT) The Doctor's Wife (Repeated: Sat 5:00pm EDT) The Impossible Astronaut Day of the Moon The Curse of the Black Spot Let's Kill Hitler (Repeated: Sun 12:00am EDT / Fri 4:00am EDT) The Dominators: Episode 3 The Best of the Companions (Factual) The TARDIS has been destroyed, Amy is dead, and the Doctor has been trapped in the ultimate prison. Only a girl who still believes in stars can stop the Universe from running out. The Doctor faces his most difficult challenge yet and he tries desperately to ensure Alaya's prediction of a massacre does not come true. Meanwhile, the fate of the captured Amy is uncertain. End of the Road (TW) (Repeated: Mon 1:05am EDT) The Lazarus Experiment The Girl in the Fireplace The Gathering (TW) (Repeated: Fri 11:00pm EDT) Show broadcasts for: 3-9 Sep 2011 (Week 35)	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Cheap Flights to barbados barbados » Find Cheap Flights to barbados Colonial architecture in Barbados Bridgetown is a small city of brightly coloured houses overlooking a glistening marina. Watch the yachts arrive in the harbour and stroll along the coastline to meet the locals. Sample succulent seafood in harbourside restaurants and try a glass of locally produced rum. Discover the history of Barbados in one of Bridgetown's museums and galleries. Learn about the days of colonial conflict and settlements, marked by several monuments throughout the city. Relax in a city garden or wander through the market stalls for new sights and sensations. Get around on foot or by bicycle to see the grand architecture, striking monuments and ancient cathedrals. Bridgetown is both a cultural epicentre and relaxing haven overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Explore the vibrant markets of the city and stroll along the quayside. Sail a yacht around the island and be sure to relax by the coast and sample the local delicacies. Barbados has a tropical climate, meaning that rainfall is as common as the heat. The wet season is from June to January yet the temperature averages 16°C. The remaining months make up the dry season with high temperatures of 35°C. October is usually quiet on the island and flights to Barbados from the UK are cheaper during this period. Barbados is served by The Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) located 12.9km (8 miles) from the capital city of Bridgetown. The airport offers direct routes to the UK. Taxis and mini buses transport passengers from the terminal building and a local bus service is available into Bridgetown city centre. Flights from the UK to Barbados take around 9 hours. Barbados Museum is a must-see when travelling to Bridgetown; view artefacts and artwork depicting the country's development over the ages. Tour the Tyrol Cot Heritage Village to be transported back in time to the 19th century. Visit the Parliament Building and grounds to see the oldest parliament in the British Commonwealth. Helicopter tours give tourists a stunning view of the island. Stroll along the Careenage, take a pleasure cruise around the coastline and unwind overlooking the rolling waves of the Caribbean Sea.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Campaign Advertisements and Disclaimers What information must be included on a political disclaimer? Any political advertisement that is paid for by a candidate (except a write-in candidate) and that is published, displayed, or circulated before, or on the day of, any election must prominently state: "Political advertisement paid for and approved by (name of candidate), (party affiliation) for (office sought)" or "Paid by (name of candidate), (party affiliation), for (office sought)." Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates - Any political advertisement that is paid for by a write-in candidate and that is published, or circulated before, or on the day of, any election must prominently state: "Political advertisement paid for and approved by"(name of candidate)", write-in candidate, for "(office sought)"; or "Paid by"(name of candidate)", write-in candidate, for"(office sought)" If the candidate for partisan office is running as a candidate with no party affiliation: Any advertisement of the candidate must state that the candidate has no party affiliation. Independent Expenditure Disclaimers Any political advertisement paid for by an independent expenditure shall prominently state "Paid political advertisement paid for by (name and address or person paying for advertisement) independently of any (candidate or committee)." Any person who makes an independent expenditure for a political advertisement shall provide a written statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement to the newspaper, radio station, television station, or other medium for each such advertisement submitted for publication, display, broadcast, or other distribution. The advertisement must also contain a statement that no candidate has approved the advertisement. This paragraph does not apply to campaign messages used by a candidate and his or her supporters if those messages are designed to be worn by a person. Disclaimers for Other Than Independent Expenditures Any political advertisement, not paid for by a candidate, including those paid for by a political party or affiliated party committee, other than an independent expenditure, offered on behalf of a candidate must be approved in advance by the candidate. Such political advertisement must expressly state that the content of the advertisement was approved by the candidate and must state who paid for the advertisement. For more disclaimer examples and exceptions from the disclaimer requirement, especially for technology-based advertising, see Candidate and Committee Handbooks located on the Florida Division of Elections website. Can my political ad say "re-elect" if I'm not the incumbent? If a candidate is not the incumbent for the office being sought, the word "re-elect" may not be used and the word "for" must be placed between the name of the candidate and the office sought. (Section 106.143(6), F.S.) What is an electioneering communication? Electioneering communication means any communication publicly distributed by a television station, radio station, cable television system, satellite system, newspaper, magazine, direct mail, or telephone that: Refers to or depicts a clearly identified candidate for office without expressly advocating the election or defeat of a candidate but that is susceptible of no reasonable interpretation other than an appeal to vote for or against a specific candidate; Is made within 30 days before a primary or special primary election or 60 days before any other election for the office sought by the candidate; and Is targeted to the relevant electorate in the geographical area the candidate would represent if elected. (Section 106.011(18), F.S.). For exceptions to the above definition, see the Electioneering Communications Handbook on the Florida Division of Elections website. Do electioneering communications need disclaimers? Yes. The disclaimer must read: "Paid electioneering communication paid for by (name and address of person paying for the communication)" (Section 106.1439, F.S.) Do I have to report expenditures for electioneering communications? Yes. If the expenditure is not otherwise required to reported by Chapter 106, F.S., it must be reported if the expenditure was $5000 or more. It is reported in the same manner, at the same time and subject to the same penalties as are political committee expenditures. (Section 106.071(1), F.S.) If the expenditure is made by an electioneering communication organization, the reporting requirements are located in Section 106.0703, F.S.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Absolutely Small: How Quantum Theory Explains Our Everyday World - Michael D. Fayer (2010) Chapter 11. Many Electron Atoms and the Periodic Table of Elements THE PROPERTIES OF ATOMIC and molecular matter are determined by the quantum mechanical details of the atoms that make up a substance. Common table salt is sodium chloride, NaCl. Na is the symbol for the sodium atom. Sodium's atomic number is 11. The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus, that is, it is the positive charge on the nucleus. Na has 11 protons in its nucleus and 11 negatively charged electrons. Chlorine (symbol Cl) has an atomic number of 17. Cl has 17 protons in its nucleus and 17 electrons. When table salt, which is composed of little white crystals of NaCl, is put in water, it dissolves. In water, the Na becomes the positively charged sodium ion, Na+ (sodium has lost an electron), and the Cl becomes the negatively charged chloride ion, Cl- (chlorine has gained an electron). Sodium gives up an electron to chlorine to form the sodium cation (positively charged ion) and the chloride anion (negatively charged ion). The charges on the sodium cation and the chloride anion make these ions very soluble in water. Methane is natural gas that we burn in our gas stoves, gas clothes dryers, and power plants. Its chemical formula is CH4. This means it is composed of one carbon atom (symbol C, atomic number 6) bonded to (attached to) four hydrogen atoms (symbol H, atomic number 1). Methane does not become ions when put in water. In fact, it does not dissolve in water. Unless it is raised to very high temperature as in a flame, it does not come apart at all. Why does NaCl become separated ions, Na+ and Cl-, when dissolved in water, while carbon always makes four chemical bonds and methane does not come apart in water to form ions? The answers to these questions and many of the properties of all of the atoms can be understood by looking at the nature of many electron atoms and the collection of systemic information about atoms contained in the Periodic Table of the Elements. HYDROGEN IS DIFFERENT The hydrogen atom is different from all other atoms, and the difference is highly significant. The hydrogen atom consists of a positively charged nucleus (a proton) and one negatively charged electron. The sole electrostatic interaction is the attraction of the electron to the proton because oppositely charged particles attract. The next simplest atom is helium. Helium consists of a positively charged nucleus, with a positive charge of +2 (symbol He, atomic number 2) and two electrons, each with a negative charge of -1. Each electron is attracted to the nucleus. In addition, the two electrons repel each other because like changes repel. The repulsion is referred to as electron-electron repulsion. Because a hydrogen atom has only a single electron, there is no electron-electron repulsion. In the energy level diagram for the hydrogen atom (Figure 10.1), all of the orbitals with the same principal quantum number n have the same energy. So the 2s and the 2p orbitals have the same energy. The 3s, 3p, and 3d orbitals all have the same energy, and so on. The fact that energy only depends on the principal quantum number is a result of hydrogen having a single electron. In Figures 10.2, 10.7, and 10.8, the s, p, and d orbitals have very different shapes. However, in hydrogen, the electron, on average, is the same distance from the nucleus independent of the shape of the orbitals. So an electron has the same energy whether it is in a 3s, 3p, or 3d orbital. Why? Because the electron has the same attraction to the nucleus when averaged over the spatial distribution given by its 3s, 3p, or 3d wavefunctions. THE ORBITAL SHAPES MATTER FOR ATOMS LARGER THAN HYDROGEN With more than one electron, the shapes of the orbitals matter. In helium, if its two electrons are placed in the 2s orbital the energy is lower than if they are placed in a 2p orbital. On average, two electrons in the 2s orbital are farther apart than two electrons in a 2p orbital. Electron-electron repulsion increases the energy. Because the two electrons are farther apart in the 2s orbital, the electron-electron repulsion (increase in energy) is not as severe as having the two electrons in a 2p orbital. Therefore, the 2s orbital in many electron atoms (all atoms but hydrogen) is lower in energy than the 2p orbital. For n = 3, two electrons on average are farther apart in a 3s orbital than in a 3p orbital, and two electrons in a 3p orbital are farther apart than if they are in a 3d orbital. So, the 3s orbital is lower in energy than the 3p orbitals, which are lower in energy than the 3d orbitals. However, the 3s orbital is higher in energy than the 2s orbital. On average electrons in a 3s orbital are farther from the nucleus because the 3s orbital is larger than the 2s orbital (see Figures 10.2, 10.5, and 10.6), and therefore have a weaker attractive interaction with the nucleus. Less attractive interaction results in a higher energy. The attraction to the nucleus binds the electron to the nucleus. The sign convention is that the stronger the binding, the lower the energy. The electron falls into the attractive well of the positively charged nucleus. The stronger the attraction, the deeper the electron is in the well. It will take more energy to remove the electron from the well, that is, pull it away from the nucleus. MANY ELECTRON ATOM ENERGY LEVELS For a given principal quantum number n, the order of the energy is ns < np < nd < nf. For the same type of orbital, the larger the n the higher the energy. The important feature of many electron atoms is that the energy depends on two quantum numbers, n and l. l is the angular momentum quantum number that determines the shape of the orbital. Figure 11.1 is the energy level diagram for many electron atoms. For n = 1, there is only one type of orbital, l = 0, an s orbital. So the 1s orbital has the lowest energy level. For n = 2, l can be 0 or 1. The l values give rise to the 2s orbital and the three different 2p orbitals. With l = 1, there are three possible values of m, m = 1, 0, -1. This is the same as in hydrogen. The big difference is that for many electron atoms, the 2s orbital is lower in energy than the 2p orbitals, as shown in Figure 11.1. For n = 3, there is the 3s orbital, the 3p orbitals, and the 3d orbitals. As can be seen in Figure 11.1, the 3s orbital is below (lower in energy) the 3p orbitals, which are below the 3d orbitals. A very important aspect of the ordering of the energy levels is that energy levels with different n quantum numbers are interspersed. Although the 3d orbitals are above the 3p orbitals, the 4s orbital energy is actually below that of the 3d orbitals (see Figure 11.1). The ordering of the orbitals is also shown in Figure 11.1. We see that the energy levels go 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d, 4p, 5s, 4d, and so on. As discussed below, switching the order between the 4s and the 3d gives rise to what is called the first transition series, and switching the 5s and the 4d gives rise to the second transition series. The ordering is very important in determining the properties of various atoms. The switches in the order and the meaning of the transition series will become clear as we discuss the Periodic Table of the Elements. However, first we need to discuss how to "put" the electrons into the energy levels shown in Figure 11.1. FIGURE 11.1. Energy level diagram for atoms with many electrons. The spacings between the levels are not to scale. The energy depends on the principal quantum number, n, and the angular momentum quantum number, l, in contrast to the hydrogen atom (Figure 10.1), where the energy only depends on n. For n = 4, there is a single s orbital (l = 0), three different p orbitals (l = 1), five different d orbitals (l = 2), and seven different f orbitals (l = 3). THE THREE RULES FOR PUTTING ELECTRONS IN ENERGY LEVELS The hydrogen atom has a nucleus with charge +1 and a single negative electron. The helium atom has a nucleus with charge +2 and two negative electrons. Next comes the lithium atom (symbol Li) with a +3 charge on the nucleus (atomic number 3) and three negative electrons, which is followed by beryllium (Be) with a +4 nucleus and four negative electrons, and so on. The question is if we have an atom with a certain number of electrons, like beryllium with four, which energy levels do these four electrons go into? For hydrogen, the lowest energy state is the one in which the single electron is in the 1s orbital. If we excited the hydrogen 1s electron to say a 2p state (adding energy by absorbing light or with an electrical arc), it will fall back to the lowest energy state and conserve energy by emitting a photon. Such photon emission from the various energy levels of the hydrogen atom gives rise to its line spectrum discussed in Chapters 9 and 10. But it is not clear what to do when there is more than one electron. Should the four electrons of beryllium all go in the 1s orbital? It turns out that this is impossible. Quantum theory, confirmed by countless experiments, has given us three rules that tell us how to place the electrons into the energy levels (Figure 11.1) to obtain the configuration of electrons for the various atoms. We use what is called the Aufbau procedure, that is, the build-up procedure. The three rules tell us how to place the electrons in the energy levels in the correct order to represent atoms. We will build up the atoms and construct the periodic table by "putting" more and more electrons for bigger and bigger atoms into the proper energy levels. Many properties of atoms, their tendency to gain or lose electrons to form ions, and the number of chemical bounds they form will be understandable from this Aufbau procedure, which gives rise to the form of the Periodic Table. Rule 1—the Pauli Exclusion Principle Rule 1 is the Pauli Exclusion Principle. It states that no two electrons in an atom (or molecule) can have all four quantum numbers identical. There are four quantum numbers, n, l, m, and s. For hydrogen we only used the first three, but now s is important. s can only have two values, s = +1/2 or -1/2. Therefore, a given orbital defined by the quantum numbers n, l, m can have at most two electrons in it. One of the electrons will have s = +1/2 and one will have s = -1/2. For example, the 1s orbital has n = l, l = 0, m = 0, and s = +1/2 or -1/2. Therefore, two electrons can go into the 1s orbital, one with "spin" +1/2 and one with spin -1/2. For the 2p orbitals, n = 2, l = 1, m = 1, 0, -1 and s = +1/2 or -1/2. The orbitals are px, py, and pz (see Figure 10.7). Each of these can have two electrons in it, one with s = +1/2 and the other must have s = - 1/2. Therefore, there can be a total of six 2p electrons, two in each of the three orbitals. 3d orbitals have quantum numbers n = 3, l = 2, m = 2, 1, 0, -1, -2, and s = +1/2 or -1/2. There are five 3d orbitals, and two electrons can go in each (s = +1/2 or -1/ 2) for a total of 10 d electrons, two in each of five orbitals. Finally, there are seven 4f orbitals with quantum numbers, n = 4, l = 3, m = 3, 2, 1, 0, -1, -2, -3, and s = +1/2 or -1/2. The result is a total of 14 f electrons, two in each of seven orbitals. When two electrons are in a single orbital, the spins are said to be paired. An electron in an orbital (energy level) is represented by an arrow (see Figure 11.2). The spin quantum number s = +1/2 is represented by an arrow pointing up. The spin quantum number s = -1/2 is represented by an arrow pointing down. In any single orbital there can be at most one up arrow and one down arrow. Rule 2—Lowest Energy First but Don't Violate the Pauli Principle Rule 2 is the orbitals are filled with electrons in order of increasing energy. Electrons are placed in the lowest possible energy level first, but the Pauli Principle cannot be violated. So for the helium atom (He), both electrons can go in the 1s energy level, one with spin up (s = +1/2) and one with spin down (s = -1/2). Three of the quantum numbers are the same, but s is different, so the Pauli Principle is not violated. Li is the next largest atom with three electrons. The third electron cannot go in the 1s level because it would have all four quantum numbers, n, l, m, and s, the same as one of the other two electrons. So, the third electron must go into a higher energy level, the 2s orbital. The 2s is the lowest possible level for the third electron. Therefore, rule 2 dictates it will go there. FIGURE 11.2. Left-hand side: an electron represented by an arrow in an orbital. Right-hand side: two electrons in the same orbital. The s quantum numbers must be +1/2 and -1/2, represented by an up arrow and a down arrow, to obey the Pauli Exclusion principle. The spins are said to be paired. Rule 3—Hund's Rule: Don't Pair Spins If Possible Without Violating Rules 1 and 2 Rule 3 is called Hund's Rule. Hund's Rule states that electrons remain unpaired if possible when filling orbitals of identical energy. Figure 11.3 illustrates Hund's Rule using the 2p orbitals as an example. The first electron, labeled 1 in the figure, is placed in the 2px orbital. This choice is arbitrary since all three 2p orbitals have the same energy. According to Hund's Rule, the second electron will go into one of the other two 2p orbitals, which have the same energy, so that the spins are not paired. Here it is placed in the 2py orbital. The third electron must go in the 2pz orbital, which is the only choice that obeys Hund's Rule as well as Rules 1 and 2. Finally, the fourth electron pairs with one of the other electrons. As shown, it is in the 2px. It must be spin down to obey the Pauli Principle, Rule 1. FIGURE 11.3. Illustration of Hund's Rule. When filling the 2p orbitals, electron 1 is placed in 2px, electron 2 in 2py, and electron 3 in 2pz. These are all spin up. Electron 4 will have to have its spin down, that is, pair, to avoid violating the Pauli Principle. Hund's Rule comes about because it gives electron configurations with the lowest possible energy. Putting two electrons in two different 2p orbitals keeps them further apart on average than putting them in the same orbital. The energy is lowered because keeping the electrons further apart reduces electron-electron repulsion. So what Hund's Rule says in effect is to put electrons in different orbitals if possible. While the energy reduction associated with keeping the electrons unpaired is significant, the amount the energy is lowered is not large. Therefore, it is better to pair electron 4 in the 2px than to put it unpaired in the next higher energy orbital, the 3s. We have laid down the rules for putting electrons in the energy levels shown in Figure 11.1. Now we will use these rules to understand many properties of atoms and the Periodic Table of Elements. In addition, these same rules will be very important in our discussion of molecules presented in subsequent chapters. But first we need to introduce the Periodic Table shown on the next page. The Periodic Table has one box for each element. The box has the symbol for the element, as well as its atomic number. The atomic number is the number of positively charged protons in the nucleus. For a neutral atom (not a positively or negatively charged ion), the atomic number is also the number of negatively charged electrons. The form of the Periodic Table will be explained in detail below. In the upper left corner is hydrogen, with symbol H and atomic number 1. In the upper right corner is helium, with symbol He and atomic number 2. Below hydrogen is lithium, with symbol Li and atomic number 3. Many of the symbols are just abbreviations for the names. But this is not always true. For example, lead is element 82 and has the symbol, Pb. Pb derives from the Latin word for lead, plumbum. Because it is not always obvious from the symbol what the name of the element is, Table 11.1 gives the element names, their symbols, and their atomic numbers. The table is alphabetical by the element name. If you have the symbol but don't know the name, move down the symbol column until you find the one you want. The Periodic Table (Figure 11.4) is coded for metals (white), semimetals (semiconductors, dark gray), and nonmetals (light gray). The semimetals are a band between the metals (most of the elements) and the nonmetals, which are in the upper right portion of the table. At the bottom of the table are two strips of elements called the Lanthanide series and the Actinide series. The Lanthanide series, usually referred to as the Lanthanides, begins with the element La, lanthanum, and the Actinides begins with the element Ac, actinium. These two strips go in the gap indicated in the table. These two series of atoms, which involve the f orbitals, are placed below the rest so that the table will not be too wide. FIGURE 11.4. The Periodic Table of Elements. Before reviewing the properties of the elements, we will quickly go through the first two rows of the Periodic Table to get a feel for the layout and to understand what a "closed shell" electron configuration is. Then we will come back and use the table to understand properties of the elements. The Periodic Table Layout Referring to the energy level diagram (Figure 11.1) and the three rules for placing electrons in the energy levels, hydrogen (symbol H, atomic number 1) has one electron in the 1s orbital from the rule, lowest energy first without violating the Pauli Principle. H is in the upper left corner of the Periodic Table. It is the first element in row 1. The next element is helium (He, 2). It has two electrons in the 1s orbital with opposite spins (arrow up and arrow down, as shown in Figure 11.2). This configuration obeys the Pauli Principle and the lowest energy first rule, which overrides Hund's Rule because it would take too much energy to put the second helium electron in the 2s energy level (see Figure 11.1). He is in the upper right corner of the Periodic Table; it completes the first row. The first row has the two elements, H and He, with electrons in the n = 1 level. The rows are also referred to as shells. Helium completes the first shell. We say that He has a closed shell configuration because it is the largest element with n = 1. TABLE 11.1. List of the Elements—Alphabetical by Element The next element is lithium (Li, 3). It has three electrons. The first two electrons go into the 1s energy level obeying the lowest energy first rule. The third electron cannot go into the 1s orbital because that would violate the Pauli Principle. So the third electron goes in the 2s orbital. Li is below H in the Periodic Table. H is the first element with an electron in the n = 1 shell. Li is the first element in the second row, the n = 2 shell. The next element is beryllium (Be, 4). The fourth electron also goes into the 2s orbital. This is the lowest energy state, and it does not violate the Pauli Principle. The next element is boron (B, 5) with five electrons. The fifth electron cannot go in the 2s orbital because that would violate the Pauli Principle, which states that no more than two electrons can go into a single orbital and those two must have opposite spins (spin quantum number, s = +1/2 and s = -1/2). So, the fifth electron goes into a 2p orbital. It doesn't matter which 2p orbital. Following Figure 11.3, we will put it in the 2px orbital. There is a gap in the table between Be and B. The reason for this will be clear when we discuss the fourth row below. The next element is carbon (C, 6) with six electrons. Now Hund's Rule comes into play, and we put the sixth electron into the 2py orbital following the layout of Figure 11.3. Nitrogen is next (N, 7). Following Hund's Rule, the seventh electron of N goes into the 2pz orbital so none of the electrons in the p orbitals are paired. Oxygen (O, 8) has eight electrons. The eighth electron must pair because the first seven electrons put two electrons in the 1s, two electrons in the 2s, and one electron in each of the 2p orbitals. To avoid spin pairing requires putting the eighth electron in the 3s orbital, which is much higher energy. So as in Figure 11.3, the eighth electron goes in the 2px orbital. Fluorine (F, 9), has its ninth electron go into the 2py orbital. Finally, Neon (Ne, 10) completes the n = 2 row or shell with 10 electrons. The 10th electron goes in the 2pz orbital. Closed Shell Configurations The electron configuration for neon is shown in Figure 11.5. No additional electrons can go in the second shell (n = 2 orbitals) without violating the Pauli Principle. As will be discussed, the elements, He, Ne, Ar, Kr, etc., that run down the last column on the right-hand side of the Periodic Table are special. These elements are called the noble gases. They all have closed shells, that is, the next element with one more electron goes into an orbital with the n quantum number one unit larger, which is substantially higher in energy. FIGURE 11.5. The electron configuration for neon (Ne, 10). The second shell is complete. Atoms Want to Form Closed Shell Configurations We are now ready to use the energy level diagram, Figure 11.1, and the three rules for placing electrons in the energy levels to understand the structure of the Periodic Table and the properties of the atomic elements. The following chapters investigate in considerable detail what holds atoms together to make molecules. However, a great deal can be learned from an amazingly simple rule: Atoms will gain or lose electrons to obtain the nearest closed shell configuration. The closed shell electron configurations are the configurations of the noble gases that comprise the right-hand column of the Periodic Table. A closed shell configuration is particularly stable. The noble gases, also called the inert gases, have the closed shell configuration and are essentially chemically inert. The noble gases with small atomic numbers, helium, neon, and argon, do not form chemical compounds at all. The higher atomic number noble gases can be forced to form a small number of compounds under specialized conditions. Atoms other than the noble gases change in ways so that they achieve a stable closed shell electron configuration. There are two ways that an atom can change the number of electrons it has to achieve a closed shell configuration. The first is to become a positive ion (cation) or negative ion (anion). The atom gives up one or more electrons and becomes positively charged (cation), or the atom takes on extra electrons, and becomes negatively charged (anion). The other is for an atom to share electrons with one or more other atoms. When two or more atoms share electrons, it is as if each atom has the electrons it needs. So an atom with fewer electrons than the number needed for the next closed shell configuration obtains the correct number, but so do the other atoms that are involved in the sharing. When atoms share electrons to get to the next closed shell number of electrons, the sharing holds the atoms together. The sharing makes the energy of the combined atoms lower than the energies of the individual open shell atoms. The lowering of the energy bonds the atoms together. This type of chemical bond is called a covalent bond. Covalent bonds are responsible for most of chemistry. The detailed nature of the covalent bond is presented for the simplest molecule, the hydrogen molecule in Chapter 12, and more complex molecules are discussed in subsequent chapters. The Properties of Atoms To begin our discussion of the properties of atoms based on the Periodic Table, we start with hydrogen. As usual, hydrogen is special because it only has one electron and is the first element in the Periodic Table. For the first row of the periodic table, helium has a closed shell with two electrons in the 1s orbital. Hydrogen can obtain the helium closed shell configuration by sharing with another atom to pick up an electron. For example, one H atom can share electrons with a second H atom, to form the hydrogen molecule. The symbol for the hydrogen molecule is H2. The subscript tells how many of a given type of atom are in a molecule. Because of the sharing, each H atom feels as if it has two electrons, the helium closed shell configuration. As we will see, hydrogen can form other molecules, but because it only needs one electron to get to the helium closed shell configuration, it only makes one chemical bond. Helium has the closed shell. It does not make any chemical bonds. There are no molecules with a helium atom in them. Exactly why this is true is described in detail in Chapter 12. Helium completes the first shell. The next atom is lithium, Li, which is directly below H on the periodic table. Li can obtain the helium closed shell configuration by giving up an electron. Therefore, Li forms +1 ions, Li+1. A solid piece of Li is a metal. Metals can conduct electricity, which means electrons can move easily from one atom to another. The nature of metals and electrical conductivity will be discussed in Chapter 19. Metals have the property that as single atoms they can easily give up one or more electrons. The electron Li loses has to go somewhere. It will go to another atom that wants an electron to form a negative ion. So to form Li+1, Li needs a partner (see the discussion below when we get to the other side of the Periodic Table). The next element is beryllium. Beryllium will give up two electrons to go back to the He closed shell configuration. Therefore, Be will form +2 ions, Be+2. Because Be can readily give up electrons, solid beryllium is a metal. The next element is boron. Boron can lose three electrons to go back to the He closed shell configuration. Therefore, it forms +3 ions, and it is a metal. Now things change. The next element is carbon. Carbon would have to give up four electrons to go back to the He configuration, but it can also gain four electrons to go to the next closed shell configuration, that of neon. As shown in Figure 11.5, Ne has a closed shell configuration, with the second shell filled. It has two electrons in the 1s orbital and then has the n = 2 shell filled with two electrons in the 2s and six electrons in the three 2p orbitals. Rather than losing so many electrons to go back to the He configuration, C goes forward to the Ne configuration, picking up four electrons by making four covalent bonds. For example, methane (natural gas) is the molecule CH4. Each H is bonded to the central C. The carbon shares four electrons, one from each of the hydrogens, so C obtains the Ne closed shell configuration by sharing four electrons with the four H atoms. Each H shares one electron with the C, so each H picks up one electron to have the He closed shell configuration. This is very important. Through covalent bonds (electrons sharing), each atom obtains a closed shell configuration. Another exceedingly important fact is that C always makes four bonds because it needs to share four electrons to get to the Ne configuration. This fact is fundamental to organic chemistry and to the chemistry of life. The bonding and chemistry of carbon will be discussed extensively in subsequent chapters The next element is nitrogen. N needs three electrons to get to the Ne configuration, so it makes three covalent bonds. For example, it will combine with H to make NH3, which is ammonium. Oxygen needs two electrons to get to the Ne closed shell configuration, so it forms two bonds and, for example, makes H2O, water. So from these simple considerations we can understand the sequence of compounds, CH4, NH3, and H2O. Bonding involving C, N, and O will be discussed in later chapters to understand molecules involving these atoms, but they will always make 4, 3, and 2 bonds, respectively. The next atom is fluorine. Fluorine is only one electron away from the Ne closed shell. It only needs one electron to obtain the Ne configuration. It has such a strong affinity for an electron that it tends to form the negative ion F-1by picking up an electron. The electron has to come from somewhere, and F forms what are generically called salts. For example, LiF is a white crystalline solid. In the crystal, an Li that wants to give up an electron to obtain the He configuration gives its electron to an F. The result is that an LiF crystal is composed of Li+1 ions and F-1 ions. The Li+1 ions have the He closed shell configuration, and the F-1 ions have the Ne closed shell configuration. LiF crystals, like all salts, dissolve readily in water. The crystal is held together by electrostatic interactions. The positive and negative ions attract each other. They are arranged in the crystal in such a way that the attractive interactions among cations and anions overcome the repulsive interactions of the cations with other cations and the anions with other anions. Water can surround both positive and negative ions in a way that makes the energy of the total system, water surrounding cations and anions, lower than that of an LiF crystal sitting in water. This is called solvation. Water can solvate ions, so ionic crystals like LiF dissolve in water. Solvation is discussed in Chapter 15. F will form salts with atoms on the left side of the Periodic Table, which want to give up electrons to obtain a closed shell configuration. In LiF, F gains an electron and Li loses an electron. F can also obtain the closed shell Ne configuration by making covalent bonds under some circumstances. As discussed below, it can combine with sulfur (S) to form the compound, SF2. After F comes Ne in the periodic table. It has a closed shell (see Figure 11.5). Ne does not want to gain or lose electrons. It does not form chemical compounds. Ne completes the second row of the Periodic Table. After Ne is sodium. Sodium is one electron (3s) past the Ne configuration. Like Li directly above it, Na will readily give up an electron to form the cation, Na+1. It does this to obtain the Ne configuration. Solid sodium is a metal that can conduct electricity (electrons) because its 3s electron is not tightly bound. Like LiF, NaF is a salt that will readily dissolve in water. Next comes magnesium. Mg will give up two electrons to obtain the Ne closed shell configuration, forming Mg+2 ions. It is a metal that conducts electricity because it can readily give up its two 2s electrons. It will make salts of the form, for example, MgF2. This means the crystal has two fluorine anions for every magnesium +2 cation. MgF2 will readily dissolve in water. After Mg comes aluminum. Solid Al is a metal. Al will form Al+3 cations. As with carbon in the second row, things change with silicon. Si will make four covalent bonds to share (effectively gain) four electrons to obtain the argon closed shell configuration (see the Periodic Table). For example, it will form SiH4. Phosphorous will make three covalent bonds to obtain the Ar configuration, for example, PH3, and S will make two covalent bonds to get to the Ar closed shell configuration. It will form the compound H2S, which is hydrogen sulfide, the very smelly and poisonous gas that gives rotten eggs their smell. As mentioned above, S can also make covalent bonds with F, to form SF2. After S comes chlorine. Like F, which only needs one electron to obtain the Ne closed shell configuration, Cl only needs one electron to obtain the Ar closed shell configuration, so it tends to form Cl-1 by gaining an electron. All of the elements in the column next to the noble gases, the second column from the right in the Periodic Table, form -1 anions. These elements (F, Cl, Br, I, At) are called the halogens. This brings us to common table salt, sodium chloride, NaCl, which is a crystalline solid composed of Na+1 and Cl-1. Like LiF, NaCl can dissolve in water because the cations and anions can be solvated by the H2O molecules. This is in contrast to methane, CH4, which does not dissolve in water. The carbon and the hydrogens close their shells by sharing electrons with each other to form covalent bonds. If methane separates into pieces, the atoms will no longer have closed shells. This is different than an NaCl crystal, which can come apart into Na+1 and Cl-1. Both the cation and anion have closed shells. Molecules that are only composed of carbon and hydrogen, like oil, gasoline, and methane, are called hydrocarbons. They do not dissolve in water. Hydrocarbons are discussed in Chapters 14, 15, and 16. After Cl is Ar. Argon has a closed shell, as shown in Figure 11.6. It has 18 electrons, two in the 1s, two in the 2s, six in the three 2p orbitals, two in the 3s, and six in the three 3p orbitals. Ar is an inert gas. It does not form chemical compounds. Going Down a Column, Atoms Get Bigger Going down a column in the Periodic Table, the atoms get bigger. So, Li is bigger than H, Na is bigger than Li, and so forth. Two considerations explain this. First, the additional electrons go into orbitals with a larger principal quantum number, n. H has a 1s electron, Li has a 2s electron, and Na has a 3s electron. Looking at Figures 10.2 through 10.6, which are for hydrogen, you can see that the 3s wavefunction is much bigger than the 2s, which is much bigger than the 1s. However, as we go down a column, the positive nuclear charge also increases. The nuclear charge is the same as the atomic number, which is given for each atom in the Periodic Table as well as in the List of Elements. The increased nuclear positive charge pulls the negatively charged electrons in closer. This increased attraction is not sufficient to offset the fact that going down a column puts electrons in orbitals with larger principal quantum numbers (n). The increase in size with n wins out over the increased nuclear attraction for the electrons, resulting in larger atoms as you move down a column. FIGURE 11.6. The electron configuration for argon (Ar, 18). The third row is complete. Going Left to Right Across a Row, Atoms Get Smaller As you go along a row from left to right, the atoms get smaller. So Be is smaller than Li, B is smaller than Be, C is smaller than Be, etc. The reduction in size occurs because all of the atoms have the same principal quantum number n, but the nuclear charge increases. Again two phenomena are playing off against each other. The positive nuclear charge increases as you move to the right along a row. The increased positive charge will pull the electrons in closer to the nucleus. However, there are also more electrons. The negative electrons repel each other (electron-electron repulsion). To reduce the electron-electron repulsion, the electron cloud (probability amplitude wave) gets larger. The positive charge is at the center, pulling all of the electrons in. But the negative electron cloud is spread out around the nucleus. Speaking very classically, at a given instant, the electrons on one side of the atom don't feel (aren't repelled by) the electrons all the way on the other side of the atom as much as they are attracted to the nucleus at the center. So the attraction wins, and the atoms get smaller as you move along a row from left to right. The First Transition Series Now we are at the fourth row. After Ar, the first element in the fourth row is potassium, K. K has one 4s electron past the Ar configuration. By now it should be clear that potassium will form K+1 ions so that it can obtain the Ar closed shell configuration. Solid K is a metal that conducts electricity. The salt KCl is a small component of sea salt, which is mainly NaCl. KCl dissolves in water to give the ions K+1 and Cl-1. Next to K is calcium, Ca. Ca has two 4s electrons past the Ar configuration. It is a metal that forms Ca+2 ions, giving up its two 4s electrons to obtain the Ar closed shell configuration. It will form salts like CaCl2, which readily dissolve in water to give a calcium +2 cation and two chloride anions. Now things change again in a big way. The energy level diagram for many electron atoms (Figure 11.1) shows that the 3d orbitals are above the 4s orbitals in energy, but they are below the 4p orbitals. As mentioned earlier in this chapter, the interposition of the 3d orbitals between the 4s and the 4p orbitals gives rise to the first transition series in the Periodic Table. There are five 3d orbitals. The Pauli Principle states that there can be at most two electrons in an orbital. Then there can be 10 electrons in the five 3d orbitals, resulting in the 10 transition metals, scandium through zinc (see the Periodic Table). So after Ca come 10 elements that arise from filling the 3d orbitals. All of these are metals. Many of them are very common metals that we are familiar with in everyday life, such as iron (Fe), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), and chromium (Cr). They can readily form ions. The first two elements in a row, such as K and Ca or Na and Mg, always form cations with a particular charge, +1 for the first column (Na+1 and K+1) and +2 for the second column (Mg+2 and Ca+2). However, the transition metals can form a variety of cations. They are said to have various oxidation states. When a metal loses an electron it is said to be oxidized. The oxidation state is the number of electrons it loses. Consider iron. It can form the oxidation states +2 and +3, that is, it forms the cations Fe+2 and Fe+3. Fe+2 is readily understandable. Fe can lose the two 4s electrons just like Ca to make the +2 oxidation state. In addition, Fe has six 3d electrons. Hund's Rule says that electrons will stay unpaired if possible. Five electrons can go into one of each of the five 3d orbitals. This half-filled configuration is particularly stable. Iron is one 3d electron past the half-filled 3d orbitals, so it will readily lose a 3d electron in addition to the two 4s electrons to give an oxidation state of +3. So Fe can form salts like FeCl2 and FeCl3. In addition to giving rise to the first transition series (first group of transition metals), the 3d electrons are involved in another important molecular phenomenon. We discussed that oxygen will form two covalent bonds (share two electrons with other atoms) to obtain the Ne configuration. An example is water, H2O. Sulfur, which is directly below oxygen, forms H2S, analogous to H2O. However, it can also form SF6 through involvement of the 3d orbitals, which are close in energy to the 3p orbitals. There is no equivalent for oxygen because the first set of d orbitals, the 3d's, are much higher in energy than the 2s and 2p orbitals that are involved in bonding in the second row of the Periodic Table. After the first series of transition metals are completed by filling the 3d orbitals, the next element is gallium (Ga). Ga is a metal, and like aluminum, it will form +3 ions. The configuration in which the 3d orbitals are completely filled is very stable, so Ga only forms +3 cations. The stability of the filled 3d orbitals can also be seen in zinc. Zn only forms +2 ions by losing the two 4s electrons. Following Ga are germanium (Ge), arsenic (As), and selenium (Se), which tend to form four, three, and two covalent bonds, respectively, to obtain the krypton (Kr) closed shell configuration. Like the elements immediately above Ge, As, and Se, additional bonds can be formed by involving the 4d electrons, which are very close in energy to the 4p orbitals. The next element is bromine, which is a halogen, and forms a -1 anion to obtain the Kr closed shell configuration. Finally, the row ends with krypton, which has a closed shell. Larger Atoms and the Lanthanides and Actinides The elements in the fifth row of the Periodic Table follow the same trends as those in the fourth row. The fifth row has the second series of transition metals. The elements in the sixth and seventh rows behave like those in the fourth and fifth rows except that they also have the lanthanides (first inner transition series) and actinides (second inner transition series). These come about by filling the 4f and 5f orbitals (see the many electron atom energy level diagram, Figure 11.1). The 4f (lanthanides) and 5f (actinides) orbitals (n = 4 and 5) are spatially much smaller than the 6s and 6p and 7s and 7p orbitals (n = 6 and 7) that are filled in the sixth and seventh rows because the principal quantum numbers, n, are smaller. The outermost electrons (largest principle quantum number) determine the chemical properties of atoms, that is, how many covalent bonds they make or what types of ions they form. Therefore, the 4f and 5f orbitals do not influence the chemical properties significantly. The lanthanides begin with lanthanum (La). The 4f energy levels are very close in energy to the 5d levels (see Figure 11.1). La comes after barium (Ba), which has two electrons in the 6s orbital. La has one more electron, which is actually in a 5d orbital. After La the 4f orbitals are filled. Lutetium (Lu, element 71) begins the third transition metal series. It has two electrons in the 6s orbital, 14 electrons in the 4f orbitals, and one electron in a 5d orbital. All of the lanthanides have chemical properties that are quite similar to La and Lu. In the same manner, the actinides begin with actinium (Ac). After filling the 5f orbitals with 14 electrons, lawrencium (Lr, the manmade element 103) begins the fifth transition metal series. All of the actinides have chemical properties that are very similar to Ac and Lr. Most Elements Are Metals The Periodic Table is color coded (shaded in Figure 11.4), with the elements divided into metals, semimetals (semiconductors), and nonmetals (insulators). (A detailed quantum theory explanation of why materials are metals, semiconductors, or insulators is presented in Chapter 19.) The Periodic Table shows that the vast majority of elements are metals. It is easy to see why this is. The left two columns are metals because they are comprised of elements that are either one or two s electrons past the previous noble gas closed shell configuration. They can readily give up these electrons to fall back to the closed shell configuration. Therefore, in solid form, it is easy to move electrons, and the solids are electrical conductors. Adding d electrons in the transitions series doesn't eliminate the ability of an element to give up its outermost (highest n) s electrons. The d electrons only add more electrons that can be lost under the right circumstances. Adding f electrons doesn't change things. Therefore, in addition to the two left-hand columns of elements, all of the transition series of elements are metals, usually called the transition metals. The inner transition series (addition of f electrons) are also metal. The elements that can lose three electrons to fall back to the previous closed shell configuration, like aluminum, are also metals. All of these together comprise most of the elements. The nonmetals are the group of elements in the upper right triangle-like block of elements in the Periodic Table. Some of these are the elements that tend to form covalent bonds by sharing electrons. They do not want to give up electrons. The halogens want to gain electrons or form covalent bonds. And the noble gases, by and large, do not want to gain or lose electrons or form covalent bonds. Therefore, all of these are nonmetals. If they are solids, the atoms do not want to give up electrons, a property necessary to conduct electricity. They are insulators. The small group of elements that form a diagonal block near the right side of the Periodic Table are semimetals or semiconductors. They are between the true metals and the nonmetals. Under some circumstances, they will conduct electricity. Silicon is the most well known and most technologically important of these semiconductors. Silicon is used in all of the microelectronics in our computers and other digital devices. In Chapter 19, we will discuss the differences among metals, insulators, and semiconductors, using the ideas of molecular orbital theory, which will be introduced in Chapter 12 and expanded on in the following chapters. In this chapter, we used the many electron energy level diagram (Figure 11.1), and the rules for filling the atomic orbitals (the Pauli Principle, lowest energy first if possible, Hund's Rule) to discuss the Periodic Table. It was shown that very simple considerations can go a long way toward understanding the properties of the atomic elements and some aspects of chemical bond formation to make molecules. However, we did not use our ideas of quantum theory to discuss why chemical bonds should form and properties of molecules, such as their shapes, that arise from quantum considerations. We will begin the explication of the quantum theory of molecules with the simplest molecule, the hydrogen molecule H2, in Chapter 12.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
"Stealth" quotes Rob Cohen directed this movie in 2005 Title Stealth Director Rob Cohen Genre Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure, Action Interpreted by Plot – Ben Gannon, Kara Wade and Henry Purcell are three US Navy aviation pilots involved in a top secret project. A plane is driven by an artificial intelligence called EDI and the three soldiers participate successfully to the mission. On the way back, something goes wrong. Despite it, the pilots are sent to other missions, but the special aircraft can start a terrible nuclear war autonomously. All actors – Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, Sam Shepard, Richard Roxburgh, Joe Morton, Ian Bliss, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Michael Denkha, Rocky Helton, Clayton Adams, Maurice Morgan "Stealth" Quotes 15 quotes Sort by ...DateRatesCommentsRandom "Prime numbers can only be divided by one or itself. Three is a prime number. The Holy Trinity? The thesis and antithesis that come together to form the synthesis." Jamie Foxx - Lt. Henry Purcell [Tag:numbers, perfection] "Now I bow down to the superiority of the opposite sex in many respects. But from time to time, I believe they should bow down to me." [Tag:equality, rights, sex] "Once you design something to learn, you can't put stipulations on what it learns! Learn this, but don't learn that? He could learn from Adolf Hitler, he could learn from Captain Kangaroo! It's all the same to him!" Richard Roxburgh - Dr. Keith Orbit [Tag:computer, learning, technology] "We have things those computers can never have, like instincts and feelings and moral judgment. You can call me old-fashioned, you can call it whatever you want but I just don't think that in war the action should ever be divorced from the consequences." Josh Lucas - Lt. Ben Gannon [Tag:computer, morality, war] "The chances of survival in single combat are less than nine percent. We must fight as a team." Wentworth Miller - EDI [Tag:teamwork] "This is not a seminar on metaphysics, son. This is the U.S. Navy." Sam Shepard - Capt. George Cummings [Tag:law enforcement] "If I have to, I will blast your aero-elastic ass right out of the sky." [Tag:determination, duty] "- Lt. Henry Purcell: Four is an unlucky number. - Capt. George Cummings: Unlucky? - Lt. Henry Purcell: Yeah! It's not a prime number. See, prime numbers can only be divided by one or itself. Three is a prime number. The Holy Trinity? The thesis and antithesis that come together to form the synthesis..." [Tag:luck, numbers] [Tag:gender, self-esteem] "Shit, man. I didn't want for this to happen. I tried for it not to happen; Navy's got rules about it not happening but it's like this force that's got hold of me... I love her." [Tag:falling in love, law enforcement, rules] "War's terrible. It's meant to be terrible, and if it stops being terrible, what's going to stop us?" [Tag:progress, technology, war] "Everything's so different down here you know, as opposed to being up there. Everything on the ground seems so small and passes by so fast." [Tag:life, opinions] "We have things those computers can never have like instincts and feelings and moral judgment. You can call me old-fashioned, you can call it whatever you want but I just don't think that in war the action should ever be divorced from the consequences." [Tag:computer, human nature, responsibility] [Tag:learning, teaching] [Tag:soldiers, war] More Rob Cohen Movies The Skulls More Movies by the Actors Have worked with Rob Cohen Samuel L. Jackson(1948) actor, voice actor, film producer Vin Diesel(1967) actor, film director, film producer, scriptwriter Paul William Walker IV(1973 - 2013) Joshua Carter Jackson(1978) Christopher McDonald(1955) More Movies with genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure, Action The Chronicles Of Riddick Star Trek: Nemesis	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Iraq in the time of cholera - Daily News Egypt Politics Iraq in the time of cholera Iraq in the time of cholera NEW YORK: It is the kind of news that everybody had been dreading. An outbreak of cholera in Iraq, which started in two Northern provinces, has already reached Baghdad and has become Iraq s biggest cholera outbreak in recent memory. This frightening and dangerous situation, as stated by Bahktiyar Ahmed, a UNICEF emergency health facilitator, … Daily News Egypt November 29, 2007 Be the first to comment NEW YORK: It is the kind of news that everybody had been dreading. An outbreak of cholera in Iraq, which started in two Northern provinces, has already reached Baghdad and has become Iraq s biggest cholera outbreak in recent memory. This frightening and dangerous situation, as stated by Bahktiyar Ahmed, a UNICEF emergency health facilitator, serves to underscore the unrelenting threat to people already affected by a devastated health care system. Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that there have already been more than 3,300 cases of cholera in the country, and more than 33,000 cases of diarrhea – which could be a milder form of the disease. The cholera epidemic aggravates what is, under any measure, a most serious humanitarian and public health emergency. According to Jeremy Hobbs, director of Oxfam International, The terrible violence in Iraq has masked the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Malnutrition amongst children has dramatically increased and basic services, ruined by years of wars and sanctions, cannot meet the needs of the Iraqi people. Millions of Iraqis have been forced to flee the violence, either to another part of Iraq or abroad. Many of those are living in dire poverty. It is estimated that 28 percent of children are malnourished, compared with 19 percent before the 2003 invasion. In 2006, more than 11 percent of newborn babies were born underweight, compared with four percent in 2003. Malnutrition contributes to death from other conditions such as intestinal and respiratory infections, malaria and typhoid. The lack of food is affecting not only children. It is estimated that four million Iraqis – 15 percent of the total population – regularly cannot buy enough to eat, and are now dependent on food assistance. Children s suffering doesn t end there. Last year, the Association of Psychologists of Iraq (API) released a report that states that the US-led invasion has greatly affected the psychological development of Iraqi children. The Association s spokesperson, Maruan Abdullah, stated, It was incredible how strong the results were. The only things they [the children] have in their minds are guns, bullets, death and a fear of the US occupation. What can one say to those that are responsible for the destruction of children s lives and hopes? Those unable to resist the situation any longer have fled in terror to other parts of the country or to neighboring countries, which have seen their health and social services totally overwhelmed by the sudden influx of millions of refugees. Presently, 70 percent of the population in Iraq is without adequate water supplies and 80 percent lacks adequate sanitation. Dr Abdul-Rahman Adil Ali of the Baghdad Health Directorate has warned about the serious consequences of a defective sewage system. In some of Baghdad s poor neighborhoods, he said, people drink water which is mixed with sewage. Hospitals are unable to respond to people s needs. 90 percent of hospitals lack essential resources such as basic medical and surgical supplies. Most international aid agencies have left the country, a situation compounded by the emigration of qualified personnel, particularly medical personnel. Of the 34,000 doctors living in the country in 2003, 12,000 have emigrated and over 2,000 have been murdered. The war is not only affecting Iraqis. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office has issued a report to lawmakers stating that the war could ultimately cost the US government well over a trillion dollars – at least double what has already been spent. That will happen even under the best conditions – an immediate and substantial reduction of troops – and impact American taxpayers for at least the next ten years. US soldiers have psychological wounds to last for a lifetime. A 2004 study of 1,300 Fort Bragg paratroopers who participated in the war showed that 17.4 percent had Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. In addition, many soldiers have suffered so many injuries that the term polytrauma is being increasingly used by military doctors. To adequately respond to this emergency situation facing most of the country s population, it is crucial to improve the mechanism for distributing food and medicines, and to support the work of non-governmental agencies that continue to work in Iraq. The Association of Psychologists of Iraq has urged the international community to help establish centers specialized in child psychology and programs devoted to children s mental health, which is a most urgent need. It is also imperative to lower the climate of hatred and distrust now reigning in Iraq. Improving Iraqis health on all levels could indicate to them that they have not been forgotten and disregarded. Because of UNICEF and WHO s reputation for their devotion to improving people s health throughout the world, a task force should be constituted with both organizations officials to address Iraqis most pressing health needs and plan future actions. Improving people s health can be the key to breaking a vicious circle of negativity and distrust, thereby giving Iraqis a renewed sense of hope. César Chelala is an international public health consultant and a co-winner of an Overseas Press Club of America award for an article on human rights. He is the foreign correspondent for Middle East Times International (Australia). This article is distributed by the Common Ground News Service (CGNews) and can be accessed at www.commongroundnews.org. https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2007/11/29/iraq-in-the-time-of-cholera/ November 29, 2007 Breaking News	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
This website uses own and third-party cookies to enhance the user's experience. By clicking "Accept" on this banner or using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. For settings and more information about cookies, view our Cookie Policy. Biotechgate Global Database › Global Trial › Global Log-in › Database Life Science Map Statistics News & Events About us Intelligent Bio Solutions Reaches Key Milestone in Biosensor Platform Development Achieves Record 4x Improvement in Time-To-Result to Provide Test Results in Under 1 Minute NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. ("Intelligent Bio Solutions" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: INBS), a life sciences company developing and delivering intelligent, non-invasive, real-time testing solutions, today announced it has successfully completed the review of results from Milestone 7, a phase of its biosensor platform development at the University of Newcastle, Australia, that included testing time-to-result (TTR), sensitivity, and reproducibility. The results showed a record 4x improvement in TTR, enabling the biosensor to return test results in under one minute. The Company's biosensor platform is the world's first platform designed to specifically support multiple non-invasive, real-time, saliva-based diagnostic tests based on Organic Thin Film Transistor (OTFT) technology. It features a small, printable organic strip designed to put the power of accurate, timely diagnosis in the hands of patients and their primary health practitioners. "We are thrilled to have reached another key development milestone for our biosensor platform, particularly demonstrating a substantial TTR reduction from 120 to 30 seconds, far below our original target of over 1 minute per test," said Harry Simeonidis, Chief Executive Officer at Intelligent Bio Solutions. "Based on these successful results, the biosensor development team has now proceeded to its next testing phase, which will include testing human saliva." Further improvements to the biosensor platform observed in the results of Milestone 7 include: The development and application of a new ink and device architecture that shows significant improvements in performance. These changes have not only reduced TTRi by a factor of four, but have also significantly reduced manufacturing and printing times - improving productivity, and reducing costs. Improvements in the limit of detection which is critical when measuring glucose in saliva. Before these recent improvements, the biosensor platform was achieving 0.90 mg/dlii. Setting a more aggressive target initially improved this to 0.54 mg/dl, before later achieving a further reduction to 0.36 mg/dl on average with the lowest result being 0.22 mg/dl. "These Milestone 7 results highlight important improvements achieved during the ongoing development of the biosensor platform technology. We expect these enhancements will help accelerate our planned work on future biomarker targets for hormones, allergens, and cancers," added Professor Paul Dastoor, Director, Center for Organic Electronics at the University of Newcastle, Australia. About Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. is a life sciences company developing and delivering intelligent, non-invasive, real-time testing solutions to customers globally. With its world-first biosensor platform, Intelligent Bio Solutions is developing and launching diagnostic tests urgently needed to help people living with chronic disease. In addition, through its recent acquisition of Intelligent Fingerprinting, the company is the world leader in the advancement of portable drugs of abuse testing through the analysis of fingerprint sweat. The system is a platform technology with potential applications in many areas of diagnostics, and its advantages include being non-invasive, hygienic, fast, and cost-effective. The top-selling product screens for recent use of the most commonly taken drugs in workplace settings; opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Sample collection takes just seconds, with results in ten minutes. Customers include employers in safety-critical industries such as construction, transport and logistics firms, drug treatment organizations, as well as UK coroners. A laboratory confirmation service is also available. www.ibs.inc Forward-Looking Statements: Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc.'s ability to develop and commercialize its diagnostic tests, realize commercial benefit from its partnerships and collaborations, and secure regulatory approvals, among others. Although Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology, including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, included in Intelligent Bio Solutions' public filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. Intelligent Bio Solutions undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. [email protected] Cheryl Billson Comma Communications [email protected] Valter Pinto KCSA Strategic Communications [email protected] i TTR is the measurement time for the test, which is taken from the start of testing until a result has been produced ii The unit for reporting glucose concentration in the USA is mg/dL, or milligrams per 100 milliliters. The international standard unit for reporting the concentration of glucose in blood is mmol/l. 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Wednesday, Jul 3, 2019 NASA completes first step to help heat probe working LOS ANGELES, July 1 (Xinhua) -- NASA's InSight lander has completed the first step to get its heat probe digging again on Mars, according to a release of the InSight mission on Monday. InSight, a Mars lander designed to study the inner space of the planet, uses advanced instruments such as seismometer and heat-flow probe to collect preliminary data. The heat probe, also known as the "mole," can dig below the Martian surface and measure the heat coming from inside the red planet. The mole is a self-hammering spike which will dig as much as five meters below the surface and record the temperature of Mars. However, the mole has not been able to dig deeper than about 30 cm below the Martian surface since Feb. 28. According to the release, InSight's robotic arm successfully removed the support structure of the mole last week, and placed it to the side. Getting the structure out of the way gives the mission team a view of the mole - and perhaps a way to help it dig. "We have completed the first step in our plan to save the mole," said Troy Hudson, a scientist and engineer with the InSight mission. "We are not done yet. But for the moment, the entire team is elated because we are that much closer to getting the mole moving again." Scientists and engineers have been conducting tests to save the mole at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which leads the InSight mission, as well as at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), which provided the heat probe. Based on DLR testing, the soil may not provide the kind of friction the mole was designed for. Without friction to balance the recoil from the self-hammering motion, the mole would simply bounce in place rather than dig, according to the release. The team plans to press on the soil near InSight using a small scoop on the end of the robotic arm, in a bid to provide the necessary friction for the mole to dig. According to the mission team, it is also possible that the mole has hit a rock. While the mole is designed to push small rocks out of the way or deflect around them, larger ones will prevent the spike's forward progress. The team will be discussing what next steps to take based on careful analysis. Later this month, after releasing the arm's grapple from the support structure, they will bring a camera in for some detailed images of the mole, said the release. (For the latest China news, Please follow People's Daily on Twitter and Facebook)(Web editor: He Zhuoyan, Bianji) NASA engineers install robotic arm on Mars 2020 rover NASA announces new mission to explore Saturn's moon for origins, signs of life NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock to launch into Earth's orbit in late June NASA's Mars 2020 rover to have high definition eyes NASA's Curiosity rover finds clay minerals on Mars NASA selects 11 private companies to make lunar lander Human influence on global drought traceable since early 1900s: NASA NASA fits 265,000 galaxies into a single 'Hubble Legacy Field' image NASA's InSight lander detects 1st likely marsquake Young people play vanguard role in realizing national rejuvenation Various plants at Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition Moscow Zoo head says poised to host pandas from China Wildlife protector in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Azalea flowers on Gaomu Mountain in E China's Zhejiang China to issue new RMB bills in August Giant asteroid will fly by Earth in decade Video footage reveals midnight assault, draws nationwide at… FedEx sues U.S. Commerce Department over crackdown on Huawei	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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FeaturedNews Shenmue III official release date announced at Gamescom 2019 Darren Wood Deep Silver and Ys Net has revealed the official Shenmue III teaser video entitled "A Day in Shenmue" at Gamescom 2019. The "A Day in Shenmue" trailer gives a short glimpse into the detailed world of Shenmue III and the thrilling fighting system which lets players fully control Ryo's Kung Fu! Shenmue III is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Dreamcast classics Shenmue(1999) and Shenmue II (2001). The brainchild of award-winning game director, Yu Suzuki, Shenmue set out to combine action gameplay from his arcade classic Virtua Fighter with RPG mechanics to weave a long-form epic for home consoles. Commonly known as one of the most ambitious game projects in history, Shenmue captured the imagination of players from around the world with its unique setting, intimate and cinematic character-focused story, realistic battles, and fun mini-games. Many of the features pioneered in Shenmue is now commonplace in modern games, including open world and Quick Time Event gameplay. Shenmue III was officially announced on stage at Sony's E3 2015 press conference and simultaneously launched on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, breaking two Guinness World Records upon raising over $6 million dollars. The game is currently in development at Yu Suzuki's independent company, Ys Net, located in Tokyo along with many original Shenmue team members. Shenmue III will release on PlayStation 4 and PC November 19, 2019. Shenmue Previous articleNew trailer for Wasteland 3 unveiled during Gamescom 2019 Next articleGameStop releases statement surrounding 120 job cuts Darren Woodhttp://www.spieltimes.com PS4-exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn is a crowning achievement of developer Guerrilla Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released way back in 2017, it served as... Sekiro wins GOTY at the Steam Awards 2019 Sushir Rahaman - January 1, 2020 The 2019 Steam Awards let the community decide on the games they loved this year. The voting was open to all Steam members for... The Outer Worlds Review – The Mass Effect Sequel We Truly Deserve Review copy provided by Private Division. Reviewed on PC. The Outer Worlds is an open-world RPG set in a distant future where mankind has found... Apex Legends Season 4 Teaser Arriving On January 21st, New Map? Bloodhound Town Takeover Why The Elder Scrolls 6 is Still a Long Shot Spiel Times - November 28, 2016	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Transport, Airports 5 Questions on the Latest Laptop Ban Proposal Jean Lowy, Associated Press - Oct 21, 2017 3:00 pm Experts said it was dangerous for flyers to check their laptops during the first international laptop ban. The U.S. government has now reversed its stance, but it seems implausible that international aviation authorities will take action. — Andrew Sheivachman First the U.S. government temporarily banned laptops in the cabins of some airplanes. Now it is looking to ban them from checked luggage on international flights, citing the risk of potentially catastrophic fires. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently recommended that the U.N. agency that sets global aviation standards prohibit passengers from putting laptops and other large personal electronic devices in their checked bags. The FAA says in a filing with the International Civil Aviation Organization that the lithium-ion batteries in laptops can overheat and create fires. Some questions and answers about the shifting U.S. policy. WHY IS THE FAA WORRIED ABOUT THIS DANGER NOW? The FAA has long been concerned about the potential hazardous of lithium batteries. The agency's tests of the risks of shipping large quantities of batteries as cargo on airliners showed that when a single battery overheats, it can cause other nearby batteries to overheat as well. That can result in intense fires and the release of explosive gases. Based on those test results, the FAA was able to convince ICAO two years ago to ban cargo shipments of lithium batteries on passenger planes and to require that batteries shipped on cargo planes be charged no more than 30 percent. The risk of overheating is lower if the battery isn't fully charged. More recently, the FAA conducted 10 tests of fully charged laptops packed in suitcases. In one test, an 8-ounce aerosol can of dry shampoo —which is permitted in checked baggage — was strapped to the laptop. A heater was placed against the laptop's battery to force it into "thermal runaway," a condition in which the battery's temperature continually rises. There was a fire almost immediately and an explosion within 40 seconds with enough force to potentially disable the fire suppression system. Other tests of laptop batteries packed in suitcases with goods like nail polish remover, hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol also resulted in large fires, although no explosions. ISN'T THE GOVERNMENT CONTRADICTING ITSELF BY FIRST SAY LAPTOPS SHOULD BE CHECKED, THEN SAYING THEY SHOULDN'T? The different messages are the result of two agencies with different missions: security versus safety. Last March, the Department of Homeland Security imposed a ban on laptops in the cabins of planes coming into the U.S. from 10 Middle Eastern airports to prevent them from being used as a tool in an attack. Many passengers put their laptops in their checked bags instead. The ban was fully lifted in July after airports in the region took steps to improve security. This ban is being sought by the FAA, which is focused on the risk of an accidental explosion more than the prospect of a terrorist attack. WHEN WILL THIS GO INTO EFFECT? There are no guarantees that there will be ban on packing laptops in checked bags. The FAA is presenting its case at a meeting this week and next of ICAO's dangerous goods panel. European aviation safety regulators, aircraft manufacturers and pilots' unions have endorsed the proposal. Even if the panel were to agree with the proposal, it would still need to be adopted at higher levels of ICAO. And it would only apply to international flights. WILL THE U.S. IMPOSE A BAN ON CHECKING LAPTOPS ON DOMESTIC FLIGHTS? This is unclear. Individual countries can decide whether to implement domestic bans. The United States has not indicated if it will do so. The effect of such a ban may not be great, since many passengers don't check bags to avoid surcharges, and those that do often prefer to carry on electronics. WILL THE U.S. CONTINUE TO PUSH FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BAN? This is also unclear. The FAA, which favors the ban, is handling negotiations for the U.S. at the ICAO meeting. But, for future meetings, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is having another agency, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, take the lead. It's not clear if that agency, known as PHMSA, will share the FAA's position. PHMSA previously led dangerous goods negotiations, but the Obama administration put the FAA in charge after congressional Democrats complained that PHMSA officials were too cozy with the industries they regulated. The Transportation Department said in a statement that PHMSA "has a unique and highly effective" approach to regulating the transportation of hazardous materials, and that it will consider what impact any change in aviation rules might have on transportation. The statement also said PHMSA will collaborate with the FAA. Copyright (2017) Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This article was written by Joan Lowy from The Associated Press and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to [email protected]. Tags: laptop ban, security Photo Credit: Flyers wait in a TSA security line. 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Brain tumour 'larger than a ping-pong ball' prompts deferment of Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan's Occupy sentencing Su Xinqi South China Morning Post 24 April 2019 A life-threatening brain tumour "larger than a ping-pong ball" has prompted Hong Kong lawmaker Tanya Chan to ask for her sentence for civil disobedience to be deferred. Chan, 47, was originally set to hear her fate in court proceedings on Wednesday, along with eight other pro-democracy leaders found guilty of charges related to the 2014 Occupy movement. Four in the group, including two founding members, were jailed for up to 16 months at West Kowloon Court, while Chan's sentencing was adjourned to June 10 after her condition was revealed. She would need to undergo surgery in two weeks. Occupy leaders jailed for up to 16 months over roles in 2014 umbrella movement Chan disclosed further details to supporters outside the court. "I went for a physical check-up, which included a full-body magnetic resonance imaging, in a private hospital on April 4 because I expected to be jailed for quite a long period and I wanted to reassure my mother I could make it through," Chan said. I went for a physical check-up, which included a full-body magnetic resonance imaging … because I expected to be jailed for quite a long period Tanya Chan, lawmaker "My report was ready on April 11 but my conviction came on April 9 and 10, and I had travelled to Taipei with my mom to celebrate Mothers' Day in advance. "So I had my follow-up consultation at Canossa Hospital on April 17." Chan said she was told everything was normal except for "something in my brain", and was advised to see a specialist. She sought help from Dr Edmund Woo Kin-wai, a neurologist married to Chan's senior colleague in the Civic Party, Audrey Eu Yuet-mee. Following further check-ups, Dr Woo told Chan last Thursday she had a tumour with a diameter of 4.2cm in the left of her brain. "It is larger than a ping-pong ball. And the more dangerous part is that it is pressing against and bending my brainstem, as well as some blood vessels and nerves," Chan said. The more dangerous part is that it is pressing against and bending my brainstem, as well as some blood vessels and nerves The meningioma – a tumour that forms on membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord just inside the skull – can only be diagnosed as benign or malignant during open-brain surgery. "I was told yesterday I should have surgery and get the tumour removed as soon as possible. I will have to go through radiotherapy afterwards," the lawmaker said. Chan said she did not expect the news even though she had experienced symptoms including dizziness and facial numbness. "I thought I was just weak." Chan added she would apply to Legislative Council president Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen for leave and reduce her engagement in public activities, to take time for treatment and rest. Who are the nine key leaders of Hong Kong's Occupy movement With Eu's help, Chan arranged a pre-surgery examination on Thursday, when medical staff would further inspect the position and circumstances of her tumour. "I am afraid but I will try my best to recover soon," Chan said. Neurosurgeon Dr Joseph Lam Ming-kuen said under general circumstances, brain tumours as large as Chan's, even if benign, should be removed as soon as possible. "If there is no treatment, the tumour will grow gradually … The [patient] will have difficulty moving. They may lose their balance while walking and may need the help of a stick, or there may be problems with hearing, an asymmetrical face [due to affected nerves or muscles] and vomiting," Lam said. He added that in the worst scenario, the condition could be fatal as it might result in breathing difficulties if left untreated. Lam added the size of Chan's tumour was considered big and if it was benign, it would have taken four to five years to grow to 4.2cm. Radiotherapy would be part of the treatment plan in general, if the growth could not be removed completely through surgery. "If the tumour is attached to some important blood vessels or nerves which surgeons do not want to damage, part of the tumour may be kept … The rest would then be treated by radiotherapy." He said the length of such therapy could range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the size and location of the remaining tumour. Leung, who was visiting Hangzhou with a delegation of lawmakers and government officials, said Chan's application for leave was "reasonable and acceptable". Before explaining her condition, Chan had urged supporters and the general public not to lose faith or back down in their pursuit of democracy. "I hope Hongkongers will not feel disappointed and terrified. Hongkongers should not regret or retreat. Otherwise we are unworthy of those who are going to jail for us," she said. The 79-day Occupy protests, which began on September 28, 2014, in Admiralty, were sparked by frustration with a restrictive framework Beijing had set for the election of Hong Kong's leader. Nine leaders, including Chan, were found guilty of a range of public nuisance charges on April 9 following an 18-day trial that revisited the civil disobedience movement through testimony from police officers, footage of the protests and the words of those who took part. Occupy protests five years on: after all the prosecutions, was the movement in vain? Eric Cheung Tat-ming, a principal lecturer at the University of Hong Kong's law faculty, said the court could further adjourn Chan's sentencing, depending on her health. "It surely can't be infinitely postponed. The court will decide according to reports and expert opinion of her situation," Cheung said. Both Cheung and Grenville Cross, former director of public prosecutions, suggested that in considering a suspended jail term, Chan's health would also be taken into account. "Serious health problems are capable of being exceptional circumstances, which can justify a suspended sentence," Cross said. Pro-establishment lawmaker Steven Ho Chun-yin and Stanley Ng Chau-pei, a Hong Kong delegate to the National People's Congress, came under fire for critical comments critical of Chan posted on their Facebook pages. "All of you turn out to have terminal diseases when it's time to pay your debts. The game is all yours," Ho wrote. "Illness should have no bearing on sentencing. Are the criminals again playing procedures with the court?" Ng wrote. Hundreds of angry comments flooded each of the posts, calling them callous, shameless, despicable and vicious. Some asked whether the pair were questioning the professional ethics of Chan's doctors and the magistrate. Both Ho and Ng refused to apologise for or retract their remarks. "I was giving my first impression rather than picking on Chan," Ho said. "If I were one of the nine, I wouldn't report my disease to the judge at this moment because it would hinder me from achieving my initial goal of pursuing justice by breaking the law." Ho said he would apologise to anyone who found his post offensive. "But I won't retract it because I should be honest and speak my mind." Ng said the court should deal with "humanitarian considerations" only after it had delivered the sentence. "What I said has nothing to with whether I have sympathy or not," he said. "I oppose the Occupy movement and I believe criminals should not be given cover." Pro-Beijing politician's attack on Hong Kong judges earns stiff rebuke from Carrie Lam Lawmaker Starry Lee Wai-king, chairwoman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, said Ho, also a party member, had reflected people's feelings. "The 79-day protest affected many people … some incurred actual economic losses," Lee said. "I think it's inevitable people have different feelings and comments about it." She refused to say whether she thought the comment was appropriate. Information technology sector lawmaker Charles Mok said: "I don't know how Ho can face Chan when she returns, after saying those things." he added. Accountancy legislator Kenneth Leung Kai-cheong said Ho's comment was inappropriate. The Correctional Services Department (CSD) declined to comment on specific medical services available to inmates with serious health conditions such as Chan's. The department said people in custody were provided basic medical care by resident officers from the Department of Health and correctional staff with nursing qualifications. Specialists from the Hospital Authority and the health department also provide consultation and treatment at correctional facilities on a regular basis. "Resident medical officers will, if necessary, refer cases to public hospitals for further treatment," a CSD spokesman said. 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You are here: Home / News / Not guilty pleas from former Walker aide Not guilty pleas from former Walker aide One of Governor Scott Walker's top aides when he was the Milwaukee County executive pleaded not guilty this morning to four felony charges. 43-year-old Kelly Rindfleisch of Columbus is accused of working on Brett Davis's failed campaign for lieutenant governor in 2010, during the hours she was supposed to be serving Walker as his deputy chief-of-staff. Rindfleisch is one of five former Walker associates charged in an ongoing Milwaukee County John Doe probe. Prosecutors said Rindfleisch knew she was breaking the law because of her past experience as a legislative aide during the State Capitol's illegal campaigning scandal a decade ago. But defense lawyer Franklyn Gimbel has said the charge violates her right against self-incrimination, because she was under immunity while testifying about the caucus scandal. Gimbel has also asked for a different location for the defendant's trial. He argues Rindfleisch should have been charged in Columbia County where she currently lives, instead of Milwaukee where the alleged offenses took place. A 2007 law gives state officials the options of being tried in their home counties for government ethics charges.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Sonoma Valley Winery Puts on 'Pruning Party' in February Enjoy Real Conversations at Petaluma Bar That Doesn't Like Cellphones Sonoma County Chefs Share Favorite Feel-Good Recipes Where to Go Whale Watching on the Sonoma Coast These Sonoma County Bars Make 'Dry January' Fun There's a New Girl Scout Cookie Flavor and It's Coming to Sonoma County Things To Do in Sonoma, What's New in Sonoma County Hold On to Your Glass: ATV Winery Tour Trend Arrives in Sonoma County Want to pair wine tasting with an outdoor adventure? Make your way to Sebastopol. By Dana Rebmann July 2019 August 2019 https://www.sonomamag.com/hold-on-to-your-glass-atv-winery-tour-trend-arrives-in-sonoma-county/ Looking for a wine tasting adventure? Now you can go for an ATV wine tasting tour right here in Sonoma County. Off-road tours are available by appointment at Sebastopol's Chenoweth Wines. 5550 Harrison Grade Road, Sebastopol, 707-829-3367, chenowethwines.com. (Photo courtesy of Loren Hansen) Along with vineyard stops and tastings, tours explore the redwood grove at Chenoweth Wines. (Photo courtesy of Loren Hansen) You'll want to finish anything in your glass before jumping in the ATV. (Photo courtesy of Loren Hansen) Annual production at Chenoweth Wines is limited to 600 cases. Wines are only available at the winery and a small number of restaurants. (Photo courtesy of Loren Hansen) More local wineries offer off-road adventures. Jericho Canyon Vineyard in Calistoga takes visitors on a spin in an ATV. (Courtesy photo) Views from Jericho Canyon Vineyard in Calistoga. (Courtesy photo) Heibel Ranch Vineyards in Napa's Pope Valley offers a Back Country Tour of its 185-acre property. The 1963 Willys Jeep at Heibel Ranch Vineyards, a former Navy Jeep, is affectionately referred to as "Sugar Magnolia." (Courtesy photo) Wine tasting and charcuterie plate at Pope Valley's Heibel Ranch Vineyards. (Courtesy Photo) Slide 10 of 11 Driving tours of Healdsburg's Stonestreet Winery take place in a Land Rover. The morning tour includes a boxed lunch enjoyed in the vineyards. (Courtesy photo) An electric cart is the transportation mode of choice on Saralee's Vineyard Tour at La Crema Estate in Windsor. (Photo credit Mariya Wilbur) Of the more than 400 wineries that call Sonoma County home, the grand estates have a knack for getting all the attention. But when you make the turn onto the retired tractor-lined driveway at Chenoweth Wines, it's the unpretentious setting that makes you happy you've arrived. With 800 acres of land, from redwoods to vineyards (even a coyote on the day of my visit), there's plenty to see here. But it's the how you get to see it – buckled into an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) – that adds even more bragging rights to a busy day of wine tasting. "That's a big pour but that's how I roll," says winemaker Amy Chenoweth as we sip Chardonnay in the shade of a redwood grove. Our glasses empty, we hop into the off-road vehicle, holding our glasses tight as we bump our way toward the vineyards. The name may not be as recognizable as other notable Sonoma County wine families, but the Chenoweth roots run deep: the family has grown fruit in Sebastopol for more than 150 years. The Chenoweths homesteaded the ranch in the mid-1800s, farming Gravenstein apples, cherries and other crops. Redwoods from the property were used to rebuild Santa Rosa after the 1906 earthquake. Grapes found their place on the ranch between towering redwoods and rolling hills, and then Prohibition happened. Fast forward to 2000, when Charlie Chenoweth decided to plant pinot noir grapes and sell these to local wineries. A second vineyard came in 2006 and a third in 2009. Chenoweth's vineyard management business was the talk of the town when Amy, his wife, decided it was time to keep some of the fruit. The new ATV tour introduces visitors to the history of the family and the property and offers an opportunity to learn how different soil influences grapes, how wildlife like owls and deer can impact a vineyard. And then there's the pinot noir, of course, and the stellar views. As you travel along the rugged dirt roads from Treehouse vineyard to the Home Ranch vineyard (sometimes also called Chenoweth Ranch), colossal redwoods provide shade while reminding you of the beauty of heading off the beaten or, in this case, paved path. Siblings, sons, and assorted family members live in homes on the Chenoweth Ranch. Even those technically not in the wine business seem to have a hand in the business of making Chenoweth wines. Charlie's brother contributed the sketches that grace many of the wine labels. Chenoweth makes pinot noir, rosé and chardonnay, but annual production is limited to 600 cases. The wines are only available direct from the winery and at a handful of select restaurants. Grapes that don't wind up in Chenoweth bottles find a home in vintages made by the likes of Kosta Browne and Patz and Hall. Tours last about 2 hours, and are limited to 8 guests. The cost is $50 per person; tours are available by appointment only. Guests are welcome to bring along a picnic to enjoy after the tour. 5550 Harrison Grade Road, Sebastopol, (707) 829-3367, chenowethwines.com More Wineries Where You Can Roam Off Road Whenever possible, tastings at Calistoga's Jericho Canyon Vineyard include a spin in an ATV. In addition to 40 acres of grapes, 90 acres have been set aside by the Bleecher family as wildlife habitat. Plan on about 90 minutes for the tour and tasting. Cost is $75 per person, by reservation only. 3322 Old Lawley Toll Rd., Calistoga, (707) 942-9665 The Back Country Tour of Pope Valley's Heibel Ranch Vineyards cruises the vineyards in a baby-blue, 1963 Willys Jeep. Run by owner Trent Ghiringhelli and his dog Chachi, the ranch has been in the family since 1945. Annual production is limited to 300 cases made from predominantly estate farmed fruit. Tastings, complete with a charcuterie plate, take place at a picnic table on the 185-acre property. Cost is $125 per person, by reservation only. Aetna Springs Road, Pope Valley, (707) 968-9289 The Mountain Excursion at Healdsburg's Stonestreet Winery comes with views and insight into how they sustainably farm cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, and sauvignon blanc at higher elevations. Tours of the estate mountain vineyards, ranging in elevation from 400 to 2400 feet, take place in a Land Rover. The tour is offered Monday through Friday at 10am and 1:30pm. Cost with wine tasting is $200 per person in the morning (box lunch included), and $150 in the afternoon. 7111 Highway 128, Healdsburg, 800.355.8008 La Crema uses an electric cart to move about the 200-plus acre estate on its Saralee's Vineyard Tour. Guests learn about the history of the property and label, along with La Crema's sustainable wine making practices. The tour is offered daily, spring through fall, at 10:30am and 12pm. Cost is $80 per person including wine tastings, reservations required. 3575 Slusser Road, Windsor, (707) 525-6200 Best Summer Ever: 40 Things to Do in Sonoma County July Through September 20 Things to Do by The Russian River Summer Getaway: 12 Things to Do in Santa Rosa, CA Tags: atv tours napa, atv tours sonoma, chenoweth wines Costeaux Taking Over Kozlowski Bakery Production 8 Fabulous Finds from Local Vintage Stores The Healdsburg-based bakery will take over the pie and tart production from the Kozlowski family at their own baking facility.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Allen Pittman Allen Pittman has dedicated his life to the study of the human body as the enlightenment vehicle. He has apprenticed with Wisdom teachers around the world in medicine, martial arts and yoga. His main studies have combined the Warrior and the Healer. At the age of 15 he began his studies with Robert W Smith and after 7 years he moved to Taiwan and studied with Hung I Mien which set him upon a world journey meeting various teachers and practices. Allen taught for Robert Smith for 18 years and co-authored two books with him. Few have his level of experience and practice. He has studied various forms of yoga and developed a practice named Wisdom of the Body which is rooted in innate movements that we are all born with. The system weaves together individual history, world history and existential initiation into protocol of movement combining animal insights with Rites of Passage. Its unique root has been the culmination of 45 years of study and practice and he teaches both through digital and in person workshops. Allen has been the security coordinator and sometime personal escort/bodyguard for celebrities who participated in The Mythic Journeys Conferences and at various times the bodyguard to H.H.the Dalai Lama, Ralph Nader, Andrew Young and Deepak Chopra. Biographical Details At six years of age I began drawing pictures of the human skeleton and reading about the human body. At eight I was immersed in Comptons Encyclopaedia fascinated by the transparent over laying pages of human anatomy. This interest was alternated with books about nature. My mother taking note of this brought me books. At eleven I asked for Karate (Tae Kwon Do/Moo Duk Kwan) lessons as a Christmas present and my parents conferred and decided to do it. My first Karate teacher, Lawrence Huff-one of the few men I have ever seen actually using Kata successfully in Free-Sparring! He is now a well awarded photographer living in Japan. Thanks to Billy Fox for taking this picture for me last year! his assistant was Peter Fabian and Pete also made a strong impression on me. I am very grateful to both men. I discovered Robert Smiths books on martial arts, particularly Ba-gua and Hsing-I and I began to teach myself from his books. I wrote the publisher of his books for his address and eventually Robert Smith replied. I wrote several martial arts guys but only Robert Smith replied. At 15 with the assistance of Danny Emerick – I went to see Robert Smith and begin studying in his classes and taking private lessons. Robert Smith taught me many things. In his world of "Chinese Boxing"-as he called it . Smith also taught Hung I -shiangs version of the 5 Element Linking Form. He did not teach the animals til I brought them back from Chen Pan-lings sons in 1984. He worked on Sun Lu-tangs Single and Double Palm change in several variations from Kuo Feng-chih, or "Paul Kuo". (I was able to learn Sun's System at a later time) To these were added the static arm postures taught by Sun Lu-tang and now mixed into most Ba-gua forms, whatever style – in the Chinese Mainland. He also taught 18 of the 24 basic movements of Gao Ba-gua and the first House of Gao Ba-gua- the first eight linear tactics – he had learned from Hung I-shiang. I was later able to get his notes on these (he had learned all 64 Ho-tien forms in a modified form) and contrast them with the teachings of my own teacher Hung I-mien. I wanted to know the tactical side of Ba-gua and Hsing-I. I decided to go to Taiwan and with the help of Danny Emerick and Marnix Wells was able to find Hung I -mien and begin training with him. The first year we worked on the Ho-tien Ba-gua or "After Creation" tactics. There was 64 of these and they varied between two and twelve movements per tactic. I had told Hung I could not fight my way out of a paper bag and his responded by saying, "So we will work on fighting then!" So every morning, in 1982, we met at 7:30am, Chinese Scholar Marnix Wells, his girlfriend Tracy (who navigated Taiwanese translation), Hung nephew Alex and myself. If the form was not right the tactic was done on me. Not to harm but to inform. Hung was a bone setter and knew his anatomy well. He hurt but he was careful. He especially stressed never taking strikes to the head or neck. Not even light ones. I finished the year and returned to the U.S. to rest from the trauma of living in the crowded, polluted and noisy metropolis of Taipei. In 1983 Robert Smith visited Taiwan again and met with both Hung brothers and I-mien told him to send me back as I was a good student (I had visited Hungs son at the University of Maryland and offered help during that period). So I received a phone call from dear Danny Emerick who said, "Mr. Smith was just here talking to Hung I-mien-you better come back!". Hung had said he would teach my "Chren bu" or "the whole ball" if I came back. So I resolved to do so and returned to Taipei in 1984 as a live in student of Hung I-mien. I taught for Robert Smith for 18 years and did not teach applications, co-authoring two books with him. I also introduced Smith to another man who became a primarily influence in my life, Tim Geoghegan. I introduced them on my birthday as a present to myself around March 24, 1986. I had met Tim at a workshop he gave in Atlanta, Georgia . Tim has literally wrestled in most of the major countries around the world. He had boxed bare knuckle in Ireland and had met famed flyweight boxer Jimmy Wilde and many of the "Physical Cultists" of his era. And so for ten years I studied with both men — from Smith-Asia and from Geoghegan-the Celt. Both men shared a good sense of humor, the Irish Literary Renaissance as an interest, both loved books, read voraciously and enjoyed poetry and were appreciative of the books of Max Freedom Long. At 18 years of age I was trained by a Athens General Hospital as a Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Technician working there for a year and deciding against a hospital career in the "World of Medicine" as one friend called it. I had my first exposure to Sports Massage during this time with Sports Therapist Alice Moher who had been trained in Holland. I watched her make the back muscles blush under her strong hands and quickly realized there was more to massage than a back rub. In fact I began to realize that blood circulation and its control were primary items in the practice of Actual Medicine. After that time at the hospital-(my last year of High School was in part of that period)— I went to the British Isles with my best friend Tony Arnold and we hiked all over the British Isles and I started my first Ba-gua training with Rose Li in Manchester, England learning her version of Ba-gua. That too was a very long relationship which lasted from 1978 up until her death after 2000. I visited her every two years or so when visiting family in U.K. and so was able to learn her version of Ba-gua which I do not teach but retain as a reference point as I was never fully initiated by her. But I did speak and work with her students as well and got plenty of advise on both Ba-gua and Hsing-I and general health as well. At 20 I attended the British School of Osteopathy. I found London equally cold and inhospitable as Charlie Chaplin recorded in his memoirs. In 1985 when Tim advised me to study Tibetan Medicine he had no idea (or did he?) I would go into Tibetan Buddhism with a determination and I stayed there for ten years and was appointed the Disciplinarian or "Gecku" of the Centre. I also was very fortunate to be initiated and trained in High Tantra by a man who was classified as the Ganden Tipa or "Highest Scholar of Tibet" – Lobsang Nyma. Since that time Buddhist studies and training have informed my work. Later when the Dalai Lama came I was among his personal bodyguards and worked as a liaison between his personal security and the centre. Around the age of 30 I began studying Western Fencing and did some experimentation with fighting contact in steel armor with pvc weapons. This was cross referenced with what I knew of Chinese Martial Arts, particularly the spear and staff in Ba-gua and other things. This also informs my training and I can still put on armour and "go at it" as they say. I did also get exposed to some basic Escrima from Rick Garcia who I recall had worked with Larry Hartsell of Jeet June Do fame. From the age of 30-40 I became involved part-time in teaching physical education at a Waldorf School. Due to my previous media exposure as a bodyguard for the Dalai Lama I was also requested to work as a bodyguard. Those were interesting days sometimes split between playing with children in a meadow and putting on a pistol and going into town to protect a dignitary. It was an amazing existential life with a very wide emotional range. I also began my studies of Greek Hoplite warfare-due to Steiners insistence on understanding the Pentathlon. I had been working part time for ten years with children and certain aspect of learning were becoming obvious. Also the defects of how martial arts was often taught was becoming obvious too. I came to the conclusion the tactile sense of the human being was not primary but essential in teaching physical skills, not only for martial or healing techniques (I was certified as a Massage Therapist and also in Unani Herbal Medicine by this time) but also simply to create psychological balance in the human being. I was also learning that children and adults learn directly and quickly with the minimum of psychological manipulation. (I do not confuse Boot Camp with Education. Nor do I confuse Education and Mind Conditioning). Wisdom of the Body began forming itself in me during my time in Brittany, France. I was in my late 40s and luckily had a wonderful woman (Victoire Slakey) midwife Wisdom of the Body with me- by providing me with a remote retreat- in rural France in an old renovated Knight Templar Farmhouse. With this time and seclusion, I was able to begin to teach classes in France. This time was a way of checking how much to do in what amount of time and how intensely it should be done. Besides this Brittany is the Celtic part of France and Wisdom of the Body partakes of the Celtic Spirit in its directness and simplicity and humor. Alongside Wisdom of the Body and with it I continue to work with the traditional arts which I am responsible for as a lineage holder. But Traditional Martial Arts and Yogas often do not and cannot meet modern needs…and so I continue to develop something which does and that is Wisdom of the Body. I work with training groups and individuals in six countries. These people are often Therapists; Physical, Psychological or Psychiatric. (Some of my advisors are Neuro-psychiatrists and Physiatrists). My other primary student base is school teachers. They are interested in how we learn and what motivates learning. They are also interested in particular- teenagers and Rites of Passage. My third base is martial arts folks and yoga folks; people who are interested in their own body and how it works and how it learns. The fourth base I prefer to work with is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma Victims. My primary objective is in the advancement in the individual student. I believe Wisdom of the Body template is an extremely useful form of physical education for the majority of people. It seems to me at this stage in human history there is now being made the earnest attempt to turn human beings into machines or robots. This trend is enforced not only by conditioning people to work WITH machines but also by attempting to insert the machine INTO people (nanotech among other things). So people have a decision presented to them more and more in regard to "How mechanical would you like to be?" And Human Freedom is about NOT being mechanical!	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
The Apocalypse Revealed: Wherein are Disclosed the Arcana There ..., 第 2 卷作者:Emanuel Swedenborg beyond it, and the customary worship, and so live as they like. That these are treated of to the end of this chapter, will appear from the explanation of what follows. That to sound signifies to explore and lay open the state of the church, and thence of the life of those whose religion consists in faith alone, may be seen above, n. 397. - These who are now treated of, are altogether distinct " from those referred to thus far in this chapter, the falses " of whose faith were seen in the form of locusts : this is "the ground of distinction ; the latter, or those already de"scribed, are studious in exploring the arcana of justifi"cation by faith, and also in giving the signs of it, and its " testimonies, which, with them, are the goods of moral " and civil life ; insisting that the precepts of the Word 6 are indeed in themselves divine, but that with man they " become natural, because they proceed from his will, and " have no conjunction with the spiritualities of faith ; and " because they confirm these things by rational consid" erations which savor of erudition, they dwell in the " southern quarter of the bottomless pit, according to the "description above, n. 421. But they who are treated " of in what follows to the end of the chapter, do not study those arcana, but only make bare faith the all of " religion, and nothing besides it and the customary wor"ship, and so live at their ease. I have been permitted " to see and converse with these also; they live in the "northern quarter, in huts that are scattered about, and - constructed of reeds and rushes plastered over with lime, " without any floor but the ground. The more ingenious " who, by means of natural light, know how to establish " that faith by reasonings, and can prove that it has nothing at all to do with life, dwell in front, the more "simple behind them, and the more stupid toward the western part of that tract : the multitude of them is so " great that it is incredible. They are instructed by an gelic spirits, but they who do not receive the truths of faith, and live according to them, are let down into the "hell which is under them, and confined there." 443. " And I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet," signifies, a command from the Lord out of the spiritual heaven to those who were to explore and make manifest. By a voice, is signified a divine command; by the golden altar, or altar of incense, is signified the spiritual heaven, n. 277, 392 ; by the four horns of that altar, is signified its power, n. 270; here, the power of loosing the four angels bound at the river Euphrates, as follows; by the sixth angel who had the trumpet, is signified to those to whom the office of exploring and laying open these things, was committed, n. 442. 444. " Loose the four angels that are bound at the great river Euphrates," signifies, that external restraints should be removed from them, that the interiors of their minds might appear. That this is the signification of these words, no one can know, and scarcely can suspect, unless he knows what is meant by the great river Euphrates, and what by the four angels bound there. By. Euphrates, in the Word, are signified the interiors of man's mind, which are called things rational, which, with those who are in truths derived from good, are full of wisdom, but in those who are in falses derived from evil, are full of insanity. The reason why these are signified in the Word by the river Euphrates, is, because that river divided the land of Canaan from Assyria ; and by the land of Canaan, was signified the church; and, by Assyria, its rational principle; and thence by the river which bounded it, are signified the interiors of the mind which are called things rational, in both senses : for there are three things which constitute a man of the church, the spiritual principle, the rational or intellectual, and the natural, which is also the scientific. The spiritual principle of the church was signified by the land of Canaan and its rivers; the rational or intellectual principle of the church, by Ashur or Assyria and its river Euphrates; and the natural, which is also the scientific principle of the church, by Egypt and its river Nile : but concerning these more may be seen below, n. 503. By the four angels bound at the river Euphrates, are signified those interiors with the men of the church which are said to be bound, because they are not openly avowed; for they are infernal spirits, who are meant by these four angels, since it is said of them, in what follows, n. 446, that they were prepared to kill the third part of men, and the interiors of men make one with spirits, either infernal or celestial, because they cohabit : by loosing them, is signified to remove external restraints, that the interiors of their minds may appear. Such is the signification of these words. By Euphrates are signified the interiors of man's mind bordering upon or bounding the spiritual things of his church, as may appear from those places in the Word where Ashur or Assyria is mentioned; but Euphrates occurs, in an opposite sense, in wbich it signifies the interiors full of falses and thence of insanities, in these passages: "Behold the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria. And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow, and go over," Isaiah viji. 7, 8. "And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do with the way of Assyria, that thou shouldest drink the waters of the river ?" Jerem. ii. 18. " And Jehovah shall utterly destroy the tongue of the Egyptian sea ; and shake his hand over the river Euphrates," Isaiah xi. 15. "And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates, and the water thereof was dried up," Apoc. xvi. 12. The prophet was commanded to put a girdle upon his loins, and to hide it afterwards in a hole of a rock beside the Euphrates, and after a short time when he took it, behold it was rotten, nor was it useful for any thing, Jerem. xiii. 1-7, 11. And he was also commanded, When he had done reading the Book, to cast it into the midst of the Euphrates, and to say, thus shall Babylon sink, and not rise again, Jerem. li. 63, 64; by these things were represented the interiors of the state of the church with the children of Israel. That the river of Egypt, the Nile, and the river of Assyria, the Euphrates, were the boundaries of the land of Canaan, appears from this passage: « Jehovah made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river Euphrates," Gen. xv. 18. That the Euphrates was a boundary, may be seen, Exod. xxiii. 31, Deut. i. 7, 8, xi. 24, Joshua i. 4, Micah vii. 12. 445. "And the four angels were loosed," signifies, that when external restraints were remo moved, the interiors of their minds appeared. This follows from what was said above. 446. "Who were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, to slay the third part of men," signifies, that they were perpetually in the effort to take away spiritual light and life from men of the church. Being prepared, signifies to be in the endeavor; by an hour, a day, a month, and a year, is signified continually and perpetually, in like manner as by at all times; to slay, signifies to take away spiritual light and life from men of the church, n. 325; and the third part, signifies all, n. 400. 447. "And the number of the armies of horsemen were two myriads of myriads," signifies, reasonings concerning faith alone, with which the interiors of their minds were filled, from the great abundance of mere falses of evil. By armies, are signified goods and truths; and, in the opposite sense, evils and falses; here, the falses of evil, of which below. By horsemen, are signified reasonings concerning faith alone; because by a borse is signified the understanding of the Word, n. 298; and also the understanding of the Word destroyed, n. 305, 312, 321 ; therefore by horsemen, are signified reasoninys from the understanding of the Word destroyed: in the present instance, concerning faith alone; because they who are principled therein, are treated of. By two myriads of myriads, are not meant the precise number, but a great abundance; two are mentioned, because two are predicated of good, and, in the opposite sense, of evil, n. 322; and myriads are predicated of truths, and, in the opposite sense, of falses, n. 336. Hence it may be seen, that by the number of the armies of horsemen, two myriads of myriads, are signified reasonings concerning faith alone, with which the interiors of their minds were filled, from the great abundance of mere falses of evil. armies, in the Word, are signified the goods and truths of heaven and the church, and, in the opposite sense, evils and falses, may appear from those places where the sun, moon, and stars, are called armies or hosts; and by the That by sun is signified the good of love; by the moon, the truth of faith ; and by the stars, knowledges of what is good and true; and the contrary, in the opposite sense, n. 51, 53, 332, 413; both the former and the latter are called armies or hosts, in these passages: "Praise Jehovah all ye his hosts, praise ye him sun and moon, praise him all ye stars of light," Psalm cxlviii. 2, 3. "My hands have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded," Isaiah xlv. 12. "By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made, and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth," Psalm xxxii. 6. The heavens and the earth were finished and all the host of them, Gen. ii. 1. The horn of the goat grew even " to the host of heaven, and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host :—and an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground: then I heard one saint speaking, How long is the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot," Dan. viii. 10–14. « Jehovah shall utter his voice before his army," Joel ii. 11. On the housetops they offered incense to all the host of heaven, Jerem. xix. 13. Lest thou worship and serve the sun, the moon, the stars, and all the host of heaven, Deut. iv. 19, xvii. 3, Jerem. viii. 2; in like manner in Isaiah xiii. 4, xxxiv. iv. ' xl. 26, Jerem. xxxiii . 22, Zech. ix. 15, Apoc. xix. 14. Because the host of heaven signifies the goods and truths of heaven and the church, therefore the Lord is called Jehovah Zebaoth, that is, Jehovah of hosts: and, for the same reason, the ministry of the Levites was called military service, Numb. iv. 3, 23, 30, 39; and it was written in David: "Bless Jehovah all ye his hosts, ye ministers of his that do his pleasure," Psalm ciii. 21. Evils and falses in the church are signified in Isaiah, by the army of the Gentiles, xxxiv. 2; and by the army of the king of the north, with which he came against the king of the south," Dan. xi. 13, 15, 20. The king of the north is the false of evil in the church, and the king of the south is the truth of good there. It is said by the Lord, "When ye shall see Jerusalem com passed with armies, then know	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
"The Item" Reveals Intense Character Posters Of Joo Ji Hoon, Jin Se Yeon, And Kim Kang Woo Drama Preview by K. Lew "The Item" has released official character posters of its main leads. MBC's new drama is about a man and a woman whose fates are entwined, and everyday items with supernatural powers. In Joo Ji Hoon's poster, he shows a tough exterior but also a sorrowful gaze that draws people in. As detective inspector Kang Gon, he reported corruption within the department and was called all sorts of names. His strong desire as an inspector to uphold justice is filled with sadness, and he also expresses a fierce desperation towards the items central to the drama's plot. Jin Se Yeon conveys the level-headed decisiveness and firm personality of police profiler Shin So Young. Gazing downwards, there is tension in her eyes that show her determination to protect the items with Kang Gon. Kim Kang Woo's eyes intensely reflect the villainous greed of Jo Se Hwang, the sociopathic vice-chairman of Hwa Won Group. Shadowed by eerie lights, his expression shows that he's ready to do whatever it takes to take the items. The production staff stated, "It may be because we're currently in the middle of filming, but the actors shot the posters when they were the most immersed into their emotions. The actors also actively participated in trying poses, emotions, and gave their opinions, so the posters were able to be even better. We hope that their tone can be conveyed to the viewers." "The Item" will air after "Less Than Evil" on February 11 at 10 p.m. KST. The drama will be available on Viki! If you haven't already, check out the preview below! Jin Se Yeon Joo Ji Hoon Kim Kang Woo	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
#Canada150 Holiday Weekend is Here Fireworks, concerts and a giant rubber duck will make the City of Toronto party central over the June 30-July 3, 2017 long weekend. Canada's birthday celebration will kick off with concerts by artists like Barenaked Ladies and Buffy Sainte-Marie during the free Canada Days festival at Nathan Phillips Square. Friday, June 30 will see the fun start at 5 and run to 11pm and will feature adult beverages, live music on three stages, dance, street performers and circus performances with a fireworks finale each night at 10:55pm The main stage performers at City Hall for Friday are the New Canadian Global Music Orchestra (5:15pm), Bareto (6:40pm), Buffy Sainte-Marie (8:05pm) and the Barenaked Ladies (9:45pm). Canada Day July 1st Municipal events in Toronto will also take place at Humber Bay Park West, Scarborough Civic Centre and Mel Lastman Square and each of these locations will have a fireworks show. And the baby duck is on dry land The World's largest Rubber Duck is docked down at HTO Park. See more of the duck on my post here. You can find the big duck down at the Redpath Waterfront Festival from July 1-3 along with other on-land and on-water programming such as music, food, entertainment and nautical programs. Fireworks can also be seen at Amesbury Park, Ashbridges Bay Park and on the CN Tower at various times near dusk. Crossing the pedestrian bridge into Ontario Place Some great artists entertained the crowds in Ontario Place The free admission Heritage Ontario Festival will be at Ontario Place June 30 - July 3 and Queen's Park will have a Canada Day celebration July 1 which will officially open with a 21-gun salute at noon. Weekend events and road closures information from the City of Toronto are after the jump. Labels: Festival, Fireworks, Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto Honda Indy Toronto 2017 coming mid-July Track construction which started on June 7 is well underway in Exhibition Place and the 11-turn temporary street circuit is taking shape as the concrete block barrier and fencing are put in place. With over 10 million pounds of concrete barriers and almost a half million pounds of steel fence put in place to keep fans safe you can see why the build takes almost a month. At the same time as track construction is happening, the grandstands are also being put in place. Jim Tario, Director of Track Operations manages a crew of almost 200 in a mostly night operation to minimize the impact upon commuters. The Mayor of Hinchtown rides into the pits on Friday, July 13, 2017 Update: See coverage of the 2017 race weekend on my post here. Pit Lane and a stockpile of barriers 360 degree sphere panorama photo of pit lane Lake Shore Boulevard West will close on midnight of July 12 as the final track sections are placed, ready for the July 14-16 Honda Indy Toronto. "Each year the crew gets more efficient with the construction and tear down process. The logistics of night construction comes at a greater cost to us, but the time savings is significant in completing the track build," said Jeff Atkinson, president of Honda Indy Toronto. "We transform the streets into a world-class race track while showcasing the beauty of our city to a worldwide TV audience." As the weekend event finishes, the track tear down will begin right away on Sunday, July 16. Panorama of Pit Lane across from BMO Field The headline races will be the NASCAR Pinty's Series Grand Prix of Toronto on Saturday, June 15 and the Verizon IndyCar race on Sunday, June 16. Other races on the card are the Global MX5 Cup, USF2000, Porsche Ultra 94 GT3 Cup Challenge and the Indy Lights series. You can see the race schedule later in this post. In addition to the on-track excitement there is plenty of entertainment with a lot of family friendly areas just for children. "One of the new family initiatives is the creation of a kids club dubbed "Honda Indy Toronto Rookie Racers," best suited for children aged five to 12 years. Club registration is now open for $20 each with a limited number of memberships made available. Kids 12 and under get free general admission to the Honda Indy Toronto making this an exceptional value." Benefits of the Rookie Club including gifts and apparel from race series and event sponsors like Tires, Honda Canada, NASCAR and Tim Hortons. Adjacent to Thunder Alley will be the Honda SpeedZone which will have fan activities all weekend and the infield also will hold the NASCAR Pinty's Series Garage and the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Paddock. Honda World will be near BMO Field across from Pit Lane and will feature the Honda Canada's Junior Red Riders program which allows children to ride dirt bikes with full safety gear provided. "The enthusiasm from our partners in supporting this new Honda Indy Toronto Rookie Racers program has been phenomenal," said Jeff Atkinson, president of Honda Indy Toronto. "Our youngest fans are in for an exceptional experience which will create an impactful connection to the sport for a lifetime." Prior to race weekend will be the inaugural Indy Cycling Challenge in support of Prostate Cancer Canada on the afternoon of Thursday, July 13 with circuits of ten and twenty-five kilometres. Racers will compete for prizes in the timed event. Fan Friday sponsored by the Ontario Honda Dealers Association returns again with free entrance with a voluntary donation to Make-A-Wish Canada. Honda Indy Toronto has introduced the Great Canadian Combo ticket which includes one single day general admission ticket, one Smoke's Poutinerie Poutine and one Tim Hortons $10 gift card all for a purchase price of $45. Tim Hortons joined the Honda Indy as a sponsor in 2016 and continues as the event's official coffee and baked goods provider. "Tim Hortons joined as a partner of the race for the first time last year, and we're proud to have them return again," said Jeff Atkinson, president of the Honda Indy Toronto. "As Canada celebrates its 150th, this is a truly Canadian ticket package combining our country's iconic race weekend, coffee and food at a fantastic value." Daily Schedule and Festival Information after the jump. Labels: Exhibition Place, Honda Indy, Toronto Toronto Pride Parade 2017 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Mayor John Tory, pictured above, were near the front of Sunday's Pride Parade as it left from Church and Bloor Streets at 2pm. This year's parade did include a contingent of Black Lives Matter but they did not halt the march. With the final parade and the end of the street festival, Pride Month 2017 is quickly winding down, rain only making the day more memorable as it came down by the buckets at noon. The moisture only slowed the festival down a bit, then it was back to full streets full of people enjoying the atmosphere of the Church Wellesley Village. Here are some more pictures of the StreetFest. A 360 degree view of the crowds at Bloor and Church Street See more of the street festival and Pride Parade after the jump. Labels: Festival, Pride, Toronto Oxford Renaissance Festival Travel back in time when road rage meant picking up a lance and running full tilt into a knight on horseback or when the girl next door was referred to as M'lady. There used to be a great Renfest in Milton but that shut down years ago, now if you want to dress up in all your regal splendor you may want to go to the annual Oxford Renaissance Festival in Dorchester, Ontario. In 2017 the royal, pirate and fantasy festival takes place in the Dorchester Fairgrounds from Saturday, June 24 to Sunday, 25. This festival started in 2013 and used to be held in Woodstock but moved to Dorchester in 2016. They are "proud to carry on the tradition of celebrating history, live music & entertainment, and artistic endeavors." The year is 1566 or thereabouts and the small village of Wolvercote, just down the road from Oxford University, is the setting for all manner of excitement and costumes - from pirates to Roman centurions and a goodly number of knights in search of a round table and something to stab people with. Huzzah, I will see you in the Morrow, until then I must away. Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 1st and her court attend the festivities and are greeted with cries of God Save the Queen. You can volunteer and join the members of the Queen's party or just wear your costume to the festival. Wandering the village you can see vendors, stage shows and some exciting battles by noble sirs intent on delivering bodily harm to their peers on the backs of war on horses or later, on the ground using swords and axes. Loved the jousting as the lances break into pieces with the horses running towards each other and the knights not yielding until contact is made. New Riders of the Golden Age take to the Royal Arena on large horses with both in suits of full armour fashioned in the 16th century style. Wearing titling armor the fighters don't pussyfoot around, no this is full contact jousting using 10 foot long, solid pine lances and it is fun to watch. These guys are professional knights from War Horse Farm in Florida and fight all over the US and Canada. The Washing Well Wenches - wet, dirty women that are a lot of fun You could wander the outdoor or indoor vendors with such fare as crowns, swords and food, come upon some magical ladies in the Fairy Village, take in the shenanigans at the Washing Stage, watch the action at the Queen's Stage or at the larger Royal Stage tent or take the kids to the inflatables area. You could also take up some archery, watch the trebuchet launch watermelons onto a stick army or watch the gun crew shoot off a 3 pound canon or even take a ride on a War Horse. Boars Head Tavern also featured a great band and a small craft beer festival. Parking was free but they requested a donation for charity. Dorchester is almost two hours from the centre of Toronto in a westerly direction, close to the City of London. luckily it is only a few minutes off Highway 401 so it is very easy to get to. The weekend festival starts at 10am and continues to about 7pm with full schedules of events throughout the day. You can also check out the upcoming Royal Medieval Faire in Waterloo, Ontario on September 16, 2017. These festivals recreate a simpler time right after the black plague had cleared out a large portion of the world's population and people dressed up in metal suits to help them survive a day's work. For the rest it is a chance to play dress up and socialize with friends. It is also interesting if you want to try something a little different rather than the usual dinner and a movie or netflix and chilling. See more of the fun after the jump. Labels: Festival, historical, tourism Canada Days festival 2017 Toronto will host four days of music and performing arts in a special festival to commemorate Canada's 150th birthday. The festival is planned for June 30 to July 3 at select municipal facilities including Nathan Phillips Square. 'The Provinces', 2016 by artist Douglas Coupland is in Brookfield Place in the photo at top. Stand for Canada and the Toronto signs "The city-wide Canada Days festival showcases the diversity of our city and our residents through more than 130 performances across four sites," said Mayor John Tory. "From Indigenous and Francophone artists to the many cultures represented across the city, Toronto's diversity will be heard, seen and felt this Canada Day long weekend through music, dance and arts. I encourage all Torontonians to join the celebrations." Stage set in the reflecting pond "In this momentous Canada 150 year, Canada Day celebrations will highlight what makes our country so unique, diverse and vibrant," said Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage. "I invite all people of Toronto to participate in the activities surrounding July 1. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to celebrate this important milestone with your family, friends and neighbours." "This Canada Day, thousands of local revelers and visitors from around the world will be treated to extraordinary, not-to-miss, 150th anniversary celebrations in Toronto that will pay tribute to the cultural diversity we have in Ontario," said Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. "2017 will be a year to remember, with nearly 1,000 Ontario150 programs and events taking place across the province that will bring us together, ignite our spirits and capture our imaginations." "Toronto's celebrations will encompass all corners of the City," said Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 37 Scarborough Centre), Chair of the City's Economic Development Committee and Chair of the City of Toronto's Canada 150 External Advisory Committee. "It is a great opportunity to get all Torontonians involved in these once-in-a-lifetime festivities." From the City of Toronto News Release: With more than 130 performances by national and international artists, the all-star lineup will highlight Canada's rich cultural fabric and will feature a diverse blend of music, dance, circus and street arts. Canada Days headliners will include Barenaked Ladies and Buffy Sainte-Marie on June 30, Ron Sexsmith and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on July 1, dvsn on July 2 and Belly on July 3 at Nathan Phillips Square. July 1 performances will include Basia Bulat and DakhaBrakha at Humber Bay Park West, Busty and the Bass and The Lytics at Mel Lastman Square, and Deen Squad and Horsepowar at Scarborough Civic Centre. A fireworks display at 10:55 p.m. will take place nightly at all four sites and food and beverage will be available for purchase. On July 1, national partner CIBC, in partnership with Canadian Heritage and the City, is hosting a Citizenship Reaffirmation Ceremony at the four Toronto sites, in addition to 17 other communities across Canada. These ceremonies will showcase cultural performances, the recitation of the Oath of Citizenship and the singing of O Canada, to help ignite national pride across the country and celebrate what it means to "Stand for Canada." Canada Days is produced by the City of Toronto in partnership with the Province of Ontario's Ontario150 Program and the Government of Canada. The event is sponsored by National Partner, CIBC; Premier Sponsor, Tim Hortons; Official Beer Sponsor, Steam Whistle Brewing; Official Wine Sponsor, Barefoot Wines & Bubbly; Official Beverage Sponsor, Pepsi; Official Volunteer Sponsor, Vistaprint; and Hospitality Partner, Barque. Social media updates on Canada Days are available on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SpecialEventsTO, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/specialeventsTO, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/specialeventsTO and on Snapchat at https://www.snapchat.com/add/specialeventsto. The event hashtag is #C150TO. A custom Canada Days Snapchat geo-filter for Nathan Phillips Square will be available from June 30 at 5 p.m. to July 3 at midnight, and for Scarborough Civic Centre, Humber Bay Park West and Mel Lastman Square from 2 p.m. to midnight on July 1. Labels: Festival, Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto Toronto Pride Weekend 2017 Update: See photos of the Pride Parade and Street Festival 2017 on my post here. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Mayor John Tory and First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde at the 2017 parade The month of Pride takes place from June 2-25 at events all over the City and this weekend brings the festivities to a close with several parades and the Church and Wellesley Village StreetFair. The whole event is a vibrant, inclusive, energy filled party that brings in visitors from around the world. With the City shutting down Church Street at 6pm on Friday, June 23 to allow the setup of the street festival, participants of the first parade - Friday's Trans March, assemble at Church and Bloor Streets. Both the StreetFair and the Trans March begin at 7pm. This parade heads out along Bloor Street, turns south on Yonge Street, east on Carlton Street and ends at Allan Gardens. The Streetfair lasts the weekend long and is worth a long visit. StreetFair Hours: Church Street, Wellesley Street and Alexander Street Friday, June 23, 2017 7:00pm - Saturday, June 24, 2017 2:00am Saturday, June 24, 2017 12:00pm - Sunday, June 25, 2017 2:00am Sunday, June 25, 2017 12:00pm - 11:00pm On Saturday, June 24 the Dyke March begins at 2pm and will follow the same route as the Trans March, finishing once again at Allan Garden Park. The culmination of Pride Month is the Pride Parade which starts Sunday, June 25 at 2pm running from Church and Bloor Streets, west on Bloor, south on Yonge Street and end at Yonge and Dundas Streets. From the City of Toronto: Pride weekend events with road closures in Toronto Pride Week festivities in Toronto this weekend will involve events with some road closures as described below. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy these events. Businesses in the areas affected are open to pedestrian traffic but some roads will be closed to vehicles. Festivals and other special events are important to the city, injecting hundreds of millions of dollars annually into Toronto's economy, and they are enjoyed each year by local residents. In addition to road closures related to special events, a significant amount of road work is taking place in the city. People are encouraged to take public transit as a greener, faster and more affordable way of getting to their destinations. Those who need to drive in the general vicinity of special events should allow extra time to get to and from their destinations. A more complete list of events and road work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/roadrestrictions. TTC customers can receive information about service diversions by subscribing to eAlerts at http://www.ttc.ca/ or following @TTCnotices on Twitter. Pride Week events • Church Street Pride Festival, June 23-25 Church Street from Carlton Street to Hayden Street will be closed from Friday, June 23 at 6 p.m. to Monday, June 26 at 6 a.m. for the street festival. • Trans Pride March, Friday, June 23 Route: The march will start at Church Street and proceed from Hayden to Bloor Street, west on Bloor Street, south on Yonge Street and east on Carlton Street to Allan Gardens. Roads along the route will be closed from 7 to 9:30 p.m. • Pride and Remembrance Run, Saturday, June 24 Wellesley Street between Jarvis Street and Queen's Park Circle, and Queen's Park between College and Bloor Streets, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to noon for the run. • Dyke March, Saturday, June 24 Route: The march will start at the intersection of Church and Hayden Streets, proceeding north to Bloor Street, west on Bloor Street, south on Yonge Street and east on Carlton Street to Allan Gardens. Roads affected will be closed from noon to 6 p.m., with the march itself from 2 to 5 p.m. • Pride Parade, Sunday, June 25 Route: The parade will start at Church Street and Bloor Street East, proceed west on Bloor Street, south on Yonge Street and east on Dundas Street East to Victoria Street. A number of roads in the area will be closed for periods between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., with the parade itself taking place from 2 to 7 p.m. Freighter moves under Burlington Bay Lift Bridge The Algoma Equinox approaches the City of Hamilton, lining up the 740 foot long freighter to pass through the Burlington Bay Canal, under the lift bridge and into the harbour. The tower driven, lift bridge sees the ship, sends out an alarm, drops the barriers across Eastport Drive and raises the massive steel roadway 33.5 metres high into the air to allow safe passage for the Equinox. From the Canadian Public Services website: "The bridge spans the Burlington Canal that was opened in 1826. Once a narrow cut, the canal now provides Burlington Bay (Hamilton Harbour) with navigable access to the Atlantic Ocean. The canal connected the Hamilton Harbour industrial region to international trade and commerce. It was among a series of waterway projects begun, 200 years ago, to provide navigation from Lake Erie to the Atlantic Ocean. Today the Burlington Canal remains a busy waterway and is vital to the area commerce. There were five different moveable bridges located on this site since 1830. The present bridge was opened in 1962 and carried two lanes of vehicular traffic across the canal. This structure originally had tracks for the Hamilton — Northwestern railway which were removed in 1982 when the road way was widened to four lanes." Video by Ann Hamilton Ann and I kayaked in from Beachway Park, setting off from the closed off beaches that used to have sandy shores that ran 30 feet or more down to the waters of Lake Ontario. Now the water is so high that the beach is ten feet or less. The water itself is still a little cool for swimming unless you like it brisk, baby Labels: Lake Ontario, sports, tourism, Transportation Speed 2 - Kayaking in Guelph Our first trip on the Speed River in the University town was most excellent and we had boated from the Royal City Park to Victoria Street which was just over 2.5km each way. This weekend, before the rain and thunder came and the tornado warnings were still in the future, we returned to the Speed to check out the sequel - from Victoria Street to Stone Road (another 2.5km). Part of the bridge has collapsed We were thinking of parking at Royal City Jacees Park off of Highway 7/York Road but for some reason that place is all closed down. Parking is closed and the park is returning to nature. The two large ponds are full of geese and you have to walk through a field of goose crap to see the water. They separate bodies of water are not connected in any way that you can boat from one to the other and the water looks a little skunky so we give up on this option and continue on our search. You have to boat around a lot of trees that fall into the water. I don't know how much would be navigable during the dry season There are a bunch of streets off York Road west of Victoria Street, that terminate at the Eramosa River Park and the Royal Recreational Trail. You can drop off your canoes or kayaks at the cul-de-sac and park back up the street. The railway crossing bridge A partial underwater photo at the rapids The old bridge at Stone Road The boating is fabulous now, water is high and temperature is perfect for wading. Going upstream we pass a cool railway bridge, an old, abandoned wooden bridge and finally we hit the shallow rapids about 400m from Stone Road. We had to walk our kayaks upstream, finally dropping them off along the river banks and continuing to Stone Road to see the twin bridges - one is the newer one, one is the adjacent 1916 arch bridge with cool arches blocked off for use as a recreational trail. Labels: sports, tourism It's a busker snake in Toronto Luminato 2017 Much Music Video Awards 2017 Kayaking in the Speed River Toronto World Naked Bike Ride 2017 D-Day Normandy Commemoration 2017 James at Yonge and Dundas IFBB Pro Women's Physique at Toronto Pro SuperShow... IFBB Pro Figure at Toronto Pro SuperShow 2017 Take a trot on the wild side	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Raquel Winchester a 16 year-old opera singer from Marabella in the twin countries of Trinidad & Tobago was named the most talented teen in the world and the 2006 Miss Hal Jackson's Talented Teen International on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Symphony Space in New York City. Raquel stole the judges' hearts with her heartwarming rendition of "Think of Me" from the Broadway play "Phantom of the Opera." She won the title from other young ladies between the ages of 13 and 17 from across the United States, the Caribbean and Canada. Raquel enjoys Art because it helps to develop her creativity, allows her to express herself and appreciate the beauty of nature. The aspiring singer, musician and psychologist would like to attend the Julliard School or Colgate University. She entered talented teens to develop and showcase her talent and to represent her country in a positive way. Through her participation in the program, she has learned about the importance of perseverance and teamwork for success. Her motto is…Philippians 4:13…I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! She has won a $5,000 scholarship to the college of her choice, a trip to the British Virgin Islands sponsored by the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, a trip to England with air travel sponsored by Apel Travel International, a diamond ring along with other gifts and prizes.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Submission: Advocating for equal Palestinian rights does not equal anti-Semitism By Robert Gardner I usually refrain from using public mediums to critique Zionism – a nationalist political ideology that calls for the establishment and protection of a Jewish nation-state. Even though Israel's policies are shaped by ethnonationalism, I find it more important to educate the campus community about Palestinian human rights. But when I read last month's submission to the Daily Bruin by Jackie Schaeffer, I was taken aback by the conflation of Jewishness with Zionism to launch political attacks and accusations of anti-Semitism against an intersectional demonstration. As one of the students who organized the protest at last month's University of California Board of Regents meeting, I feel compelled to respond. Last month, students and workers came together to protest tuition hikes for out-of-state and international students, for better workers' benefits and for the UC to stop investing in companies that violate Palestinians' human rights. We decided to stand in solidarity with one another because the regents make decisions that impact both students and workers. Thus, our intersectional chants tackled the issues of tuition, labor and Palestinian rights simultaneously. In her submission, Schaeffer expressed discontent with our chant, "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free." In her eyes, the chant is a call for Palestinians to literally "throw" Jews in Israel into the Mediterranean Sea. She suggested the linkage of Palestinians' human rights with labor and tuition issues was unfair and inappropriate, and that it was discriminatory for organizers to allegedly compel the "mainstream Jewish community" to choose between college affordability and protests against Israel's policies. However, Schaeffer's assertion that our chant amounted to a call for Jewish genocide is ridiculous. The chant "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" refers to historic Palestine and the Israeli-controlled Palestinian territories between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The phrase calls for every human being, regardless of race and ethnicity, to have equal rights – something that does not exist under Israel's policy of excluding Palestinians from citizenship simply because they are not Jewish. Yet, Schaeffer insists the chant is a call for Arab Palestinians, a population that is overwhelmingly Muslim, to literally push Jews into the sea. In reality, Schaeffer's accusation serves as a racial dog whistle designed to provoke Western perceptions of the "barbarous Arab" in the Middle East. Schaeffer's claim taps into racist imagery of Arabs in the US – imagery that invokes a narrative of the "Arab other" who is so barbaric, they wish to literally push Jews in Israel into the sea. If the only thing Schaeffer can see is barbarism when Arab and Muslim students chant for equal rights, it says a lot more about her than it does about last month's protesters. But perhaps most disappointing is Schaeffer's conflation of being Jewish with supporting the political ideology of Zionism to accuse campus spaces that support equal rights for Palestinians of anti-Semitism. For instance, she claimed Jewish participation in some campus community spaces was dependent on Jewish students "abandoning (their) Jewish identity." The first problem with this reasoning is that Zionism is not a prerequisite for being Jewish. For example, a Pew Research Center study found the majority of nonreligious Jews in the US have "very little" to "no attachment at all" to Israel. Moreover, a survey in California's Bay Area commissioned by the Jewish Community Federation found that only 37 percent of Jews between 18 and 34 years old thought Israel was "very important," compared to 61 percent for those between 50 and 64 years old. The second problem is that there are many non-Zionist, Jewish students on campus who support equality for Palestinians. A recent study found that support for Palestinian rights is six times what it was in 2010 among Jewish college students, while support for Israel plummeted by a staggering 27 percent, citing Israel's lack of human rights and tolerance. And it's hard to blame them: Despite claims that Israel is interchangeable with the Jewish identity, Israel and right-wing Zionist organizations such as the Zionist Organization of America have appeared to foster alliances with white supremacists and neo-Nazis based on shared ideologies that promote racial hierarchies. Ironically, the Israeli government has been affiliated with white supremacists and anti-Semites such as Donald Trump, who retweets white supremacists and neo-Nazis, and hired those harboring anti-Semitic ideologies in his administration. It is problematic for Schaeffer to conflate Zionism with being Jewish, because it ignores the significant number of Jewish Americans who do not identify with Zionism and dismisses the increasing abandonment of Israel among American Jewry. In light of changing political leanings, it is appropriate to link the anti-racist politics of Palestinian rights activism to labor and educational justice. Workers and students support Palestinian rights because they understand how intersectionality ties our struggles together, and they have a right to organize without deployment of racial stereotypes and accusations of anti-Semitism to discredit our activism. Our intersectional organizing against oppression will continue. Gardner is a member of Students for Justice in Palestine, a UCLA student group. Grayson Peters Here's the thing: labor, tuition, and Palestine are three entirely separate issues, and mentioning the word "intersectionality" doesn't meaningfully link them. I'm sorry, but a vote to raise tuition has nothing to do with Israel and Palestine. These issues are not "tied together." They both involve issues of equity and justice, but they are very much separate. Both issues are very important and highly controversial, and both should be discussed in their own right, but SJP's presence at the Regents' meeting was not helpful. From what I've heard from friends who attended, SJP essentially overshadowed the tuition protests, marginalized Jewish students who have been fighting tuition battles for months, and created a generally hostile atmosphere. One person I know who has been working tirelessly to fight tuition hikes was told to leave by an SJP protester because they had a pro-Israel message on their phone case. Intersectionality means recognizing interlinked privileges and oppressions, but it shouldn't mean that every issue is so connected that they all ought to be discussed (or protested) at once. If that were the case, absolutely nothing would get done. Students in SJP had an opportunity to join hands with their fellow Jewish and Zionist Bruins and present a united front to the Regents in protest of tuition, but they chose instead to counterproductively and divisively muddy the waters with a separate protest. I'm not sure what was accomplished, given that the tuition vote passed and the Regents didn't touch the issue of Palestine. A quick Google search of the phrase "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" shows that the phrase's origin is as a call for the restoration of Arab rule between the Jordan and Mediterranean and resulting destruction of Israel. That's not quite a call for equal rights. One last thing. You say that "It is problematic for Schaeffer to conflate Zionism with being Jewish" and that "accusations of anti-Semitism" have been employed to discredit your activism. You're arguing with a Jewish student about the definition of anti-Semitism, denying the linkage of her Jewish identity to the state of Israel, disregarding her experience of marginalization, and dismissing her claims of campus anti-Semitism as political opportunism. That seems very contrary to the theory and practice of intersectionality Helen4Yemen "That's not quite a call for equal rights." Did European Jewry arrive on that land invaded it? Then the invader is looking for equal rights? How about going home and look for equal rights among his own kind – other European? People tend to forget total strangers came stampeding from Europe ad took that land by force. Well, there has been a continuous Jewish presence in the region since the Roman era. Given the experiences of European Jews in the Holocaust, it's entirely understandable why those who survived left. You are correct in that much of Israel's population came from Europe which led the displacement of many Palestinians. We can sit here and debate about the morality of this immigration and displacement, but the fact is that 7 million Jews now live in Israel. The country is almost 70 years old. Those who immigrated and their children are no longer the invader. Most of today's Israelis were born in their ancestral homeland. They have lived there all their lives. It's not ok to threaten 7 million people, many of whom are refugees from genocide or the descendants of refugees. The entire point of the creation of Israel was to ensure the safety of world Jewry. It's a refuge from the people that Mr. Gardner seems intent on defending. 1) Well, there has been a continuous Jewish presence in the region since the Roman era. False! There have not been any Jews living on that land for over 1000 years until they came up with a Zionist scheme in the 1800′s to send Europe indigent Jews to Palestine to live off Jewish charity they call "haluka" as a way to start planting Jewish presence on that land. Today there are millions of indigenous Palestinian Muslims and Christians but there no indigenous Palestinian Jews anywhere on the planet. They did not disappear but converted to Christianity and then Islam and today's Palestinians are the descendants of the ancient Jews. The Ashkenazi has not genetic ties to that region, not even a tiny trace. 2) Given the experiences of European Jews in the Holocaust, it's entirely understandable why those who survived left. Left to go where? Palestine is not any European Jewry's grandma's land, is it? 3) 7 million Jews now live in Israel. The country is almost 70 years old. The French were in Algeria for 132 years and the British in Yemen for 160 years. Where are they now? How is this white man, the Ashkenazi, different from the other white Europeans like the British or the French? 4) Those who immigrated and their children are no longer the invader. They are the offspring of invaders. When the Algerians removed the French, they did not distiguish between invader and son of invader, did they? The bottom line is the Ashkenazi being 100% European should have erected his state on his grandma lands of Poland, Lithuania, Hungary. 5) Most of today's Israelis were born in their ancestral homeland. Bernie Sanders is 97.7% Ashkenazi-Jewish which is code for Khzar. Please tell me how Palestine is Bernie's or any other Ashkenazi's ancestral land. How about Europe? Is it not their true ancestral land? 6) They have lived there all their lives. So have the French colonists of Algeria and the British colonists of Yemen. The white man invading lands of indigenous people does not mean he gets to keep it for ever. 7) It's not ok to threaten 7 million people, many of whom are refugees from genocide or the descendants of refugees. They were not refugees but colonial invaders. If they were refugees, then they do what the Syrian refugees are doing and they go anywhere that would accept them. European Jewry wanted only Palestine as a future citizens of a future Jewish country. 8) The entire point of the creation of Israel was to ensure the safety of world Jewry. At whose expense?95% of world Jewry is lily white Ashkenanzi/ Why are the Europeans on Arab land? 9) It's a refuge from the people that Mr. Gardner seems intent on defending. They could have built their state where they are from: Europe. Any filthy go-yim who challenges the zio masters must be severely punished. we Jews will tell these goyim what to think and how to act. look what a great job we have done with tv.. To identify the truly sick racists google: chief rabbi of Israel says only purpose of goyim is to serve jews, life of goyim worth same as donkey. Netanyahu says this jerk is the greatest mind of this generation. http://www.timesofisrael.com/5-of-ovadia-yosefs-most-controversial-quotations/ mls31286 Yes and there are prominent Black Christians support Farrakhan who says all Jews are evil, women are inferior and gays should be killed. Do you even want to get me started on what comes out various Imam's mouths? I think we can all agree religious extremism is bad. But none of this gives you the right to be a an awful person and bigot. Using the term Zio is derogatory and offensive. Interview any average Israeli and they will openly condemn the Rabbi – this has actually happened across the spectrum of Jewish organizations. The far majority of Israel isn't religious whatsoever – doesn't even attend temple. But your rabid irrational hatred and lack of care for actual facts makes changing your mind impossible. You post on these sites not to debate but rather to spread lies and hatred. I support Israel but think Netanyahu is a bum and needs to go. Many Israeli's feel this way tool and are allowed to speak about it. But if a Palestinian criticizes Hamas or Abbas, they will go to jail. To Jasper, one Rabbi represents the views of all Jews and of all of Israel. But of the many other highly recognized religious figures, they are just one of cases… you are sick. delusional. 20% of population of israheil showed up for his funeral. and you say all disavow? such a liar. but anything works on the goyim right? I never said disavow, I said condemn. He held a lot of awful views. He also did a lot of great for Israel that had nothing to do with those views. It doesn't mean he shouldn't be condemned for those views and to be honest, I believe he should of been more shunned given those views. The only sick and delusional person here is you as you ignored every other point I made while picking one point to respond to after distorting what I said. You fit right in make believe land with all of the other people irrational obsessed with Israel. Hezbollah has said it wants to commit genocide against Jews. Iran wants to turn Israel to dust. Rajoub, a senior palestinian leaders said if they had a nuke he would use it tomorrow on Israel. How many times have you commented on various sites about them, besides probably praising them? but killin palestinians is totally fine whenever it is convenient, right? You are such a POS. Haha you are a parrot that makes no sense. I never said that whatsoever. I condemn the purposeful targeting of any civilians whether they be Palestinian or Israeli. The video of the Palestinian being sniped and soldiers cheering should be investigated and there should be disciplinary actions. Have you ever condemned anything the Palestinians have done? But to you, if a Palestinian is holding a gun firing at an Israeli and the Israeli kills him, it's murder. Yet if an Israeli is sleeping in his bed or on a bus going to work, it's okay to kill that Israel because it's legitimate resistance. Both the PA and Hamas celebrate these types of murders as heroic acts. This world is just so backwards. And it's people like your fault. The word "Israel+i" sounds so funny, it was just invented. Why not Israelite? "Hezbollah has said it wants to commit genocide against Jews." Source? Of course no source. Just peddling lies! Gardner – your disdain for Israel on any border rings clear by using the definition of Zionism that you did. -The correct definition is "A movement for (originally) the re-establishment and (now) the development and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel." "The phrase calls for every human being, regardless of race and ethnicity, to have equal rights" -This is a laughably ignorant statement and shows Gardner's inability to accept facts and history. Abbas himself said "there will not be one Jew in a future Palestinian state". Further, the history of the saying means otherwise and has been used time and time again by those who believe Israel should not exist. To believe Jews would be treated equally in this situation is beyond naive, it's stupidity. Hamas and the PA can't even make peace yet you think Jews can be treated equally in a state run by Palestinians. Your ignorance is the reason for the existence of the Jewish State. There is no room for White Jews in your intersectional movement. Unless they support the destruction of Israel. I can't believe we live in a world where a person can believe a chant from the "River to the sea, Palestine will be free" is a chant for peace while Israel has actually made peace offers, given up land, made peace with Egypt and Jordan, yet they are the ones who don't want peace. You accuse Israel of "Genocide" and "Ethnic Cleansing" when Arab Israel population has increased as well as the Gazan and West Bank population. So facts to debunk your lies. The only reason those statistics you cite are moving the way they are is because facts don't matter in debate anymore. All that matters is the color of your skin and how emotional you get. The loudest win. That is why millions of people are being slaughtered in Syria and no one really cares on the left – they are too focused on those white skin people defending the only successful country in the Middle East. "re-establishment and (now) the development and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel." How do European Jewry whose ancestry is 99% European and 0% Middle Eastern re-establish anything on land where they have 0% genetic ties to? Liz Berney The "from the river to the sea" mantra IS a the well-known call for Israel's complete destruction and the genocidal murder of every Jew. Just ask Hamas – whose charter calls for Israel's destruction and calls for murdering EVERY Jew (including the leftists), and ask Hamas leader Khaled Mashal. We all known what Hamas and Meshal mean when they use the phrase "from the river to the sea." See http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Articles/Article.aspx/12717 and http://www.hamasoncampus.org/single-post/2014/11/01/From-the-River-to-the-Sea SJP means the exact same thing: the genocide of the Jewish people. Shame on Robert Gardner for siding with and attempting to whitewash Jew-killers. Why are European Jews on that land to begin with ? a) Is it because god gave that land to European Khazars? b) European Khazars were "returning" c) The "holocaust"? What have the Arabs got to do with it? sonoma95446 In the last 2 years there have been multiple rocket attacks from Hamas on Israel including a fortunately empty Kindergarten and others causing deaths, injury, and major property damage. This is why Gaza remains isolated. In the past, every attempt to open the gates has only resulted in Hamas using the opportunity to get more missiles and the cycle begins again.. Israel has offered to meet with Palestinian leaders in both Gaza and the West Bank. Although continued radical stabbings of Israelis continue in Jerusalem at least the Fatah party has been open to cooperative water solutions and policing. That has allowed Israel to open that side up for commerce that benefits both the Palestinians who need jobs and the businesses who need employees. Israeli's have long lived with having secure rooms in their homes and condos for rocket alerts and re-purposed US Patriot missiles called the Iron Dome by IDF has intercepted many of the attacks. With that said, why is the LA times and other papers always talking about the abuse of the Palestinians. Hamas only negotiates with third parties and has refused to deal with Israeli leadership unless certain demands are met. A Palestinian Camera man is killed in a clash in Gaza. With over a thousand Rocket attacks in the past decade can you blame the Israeli's for occasional major screw-ups. Tragic but this is not abuse of the poor Palestinians. This is Hamas and a few other radical elements using terror on Israel at the cost of their own peoples lives. Gideon Jones I'm not exactly sure if this author if purposefully lying or just seriously misinformed. To claim that "from the river to the sea" is anything other than a call for violence is laughable and flies in the face of its historical context. That is exactly how it has been used for decades by both the PLO and Hamas to claim a "return" to all of so-called historic "Palestine" (ie: to replace/destroy Israel.) To excuse and whitewash this hatred and calls for violence is despicable. Says a lot about SJP though. I also take offense to Robert's cultural appropriation and aggression. Who is he to tell Jews what Zionism is or isn't, and if it can be equated to Judaism? He knows better than the majority of Jews? Now SJP is telling Jews what Judaism is or isn't? Luckily these weak arguments are easily seen for what they are and these articles only impress the already horribly skewed. If Robert has an honest bone in his body still, he should start looking at this issue from new sources and not just the horribly biased ones that have already corrupted him towards hatred. You never know, he might learn something. Zionism is based on Judaism. Why is European Jewry at 0% genetic ties to that land claiming to be Israelite? Are they? The author of this article is highly misinformed. Jews care about Zionism and have never abandoned it. ADL Survey Shows American Jews Overwhelmingly Supported Israel's Gaza Action New York, NY, January 29, 2009 American Jews overwhelmingly supported Israel in its actions against Hamas in Gaza, according to a national survey conducted for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The findings strongly contradict the notion that surfaced during the war in Gaza that American Jews were divided in their attitudes, with suggestions that many were critical of Israel. The telephone survey of 400 American Jewish adults was conducted between January 13-19, 2009 (with a hiatus Friday evening-Saturday for the Jewish Sabbath) for ADL by The Marttila Communications Group, and has a margin of error of +/-4.9%. Survey Highlights • 94% expressed sympathy for Israel over Hamas; only 1% for Hamas. By denomination breakdown: Orthodox – 98% expressed sympathy for Israel; Conservative – 96%; Reform – 91%. • 81% expressed the belief that Hamas was responsible for the escalation of the violence; only 14% held Israel responsible. By denomination breakdown: Orthodox – 84% held Hamas responsible, Conservative – 88%, Reform – 77%; non-practicing 77%. • Asked whether Israel's response to Hamas rockets was appropriate or excessive, probably the major theme that has appeared in international critiques of Israel, 79% said it was appropriate, 17% excessive. By denomination breakdown: Orthodox – 88%, appropriate, Conservative – 80%, Reform – 80% and non-practicing – 71% • When asked about Israel's right to self-defense versus the need to win the "hearts and minds" of the Arab world, 79% said that Israel's responsibility to protect its citizens takes precedence. "The survey findings strongly contradict those who disagreed with Israel's actions against Hamas and claimed there was a sharp division in the American Jewish community," said Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director. "The vast majority of the Jewish community clearly understands and overwhelmingly supports Israel's effort to stop Hamas' constant rocket attacks and cripple its terrorism infrastructure. The Jewish community is an open community where different views are welcome. It was unfortunate that some seem to have an interest in exaggerating the level of disagreement on this issue." ADL also explored American Jewish views of some of the key political issues facing Israel: • Two-thirds of those interviewed indicated that they supported Israel's withdrawal from Gaza in 2005 and the same number continues to support that position today. • 63% support the creation of an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza while 32% oppose. On the question of who is doing more to bring peace to the region, Israel or the Palestinians, 91% said Israel and 4% said the Palestinians. "The findings on the political issues speak of a continuing strong center in the American Jewish community that wants a secure Israel but also strongly supports efforts toward peace," Mr. Foxman said. https://web.archive.org/web/20140815052442/http://archive.adl.org/presrele/islme_62/5455_62.html#.WXh_g4jytpk Beer Baron Help i cant find Palestine anywhere!!!	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Chris Dave To Release Solo Album, Tour With D'Angelo, and More Drummer and producer Chris Dave has an ambitious year planned for 2012. Currently Chris is preparing for the release of his debut album as a leader, due later this year. Look for the drummer to take the reins with his band Chris Dave & Friends, which features world-renowned musicians and promises special surprise guests. Dave is also joining neo-soul singer D'Angelo for his comeback European tour, working as his drummer and music director. Recent projects that Dave has been involved with include Adele's multi-Grammy-nominated album 21 and Maxwell's Grammy-winning Black Summers Night. Dave is also on pianist Robert Glasper's new album, Black Radio, which is set for release on February 28. For more, go to chris-dave.com. And watch a fantastic clip of Chris in action below. Posted in Drummers, Feature Stories, Multimedia, VideosTagged Chris Dave, Chris Dave & Friends, D'Angelo, debut album, producer News: Church's Chicken and World's Fastest Drummer Name Charles Goodwin and Joshua Robinson Southeast Champions for 2015 Listen as We Test a Slew of New Mic Models From Shure Joe Rickard of Red Henry Adler : Legendary Drum Teacher	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Volume XI, Issue 35 ~ August 28 - September 3, 2003 Search bayweekly.com Search WWW Fifth Grade Class Wants Bay Weekly Dear Bay Weekly: I am planning a major Bay project with my fifth graders this year. We will either be planting a quarter mile or larger meadow in our school yard or planting Bay grasses in our storm drain to create a wetland area. Both of these projects will be presented at the beginning of the year. I am going to have the kids research each habitat and write to persuade as to which project our class should do. The whole point of this is to get my students to appreciate the Bay. I think your newspaper would be a great resource and another connection for the students. Is there any way for me to get a subscription for my class? I would need about 30 copies and we are located in Charles County. Is this possible? — Alesha Simon, [email protected] Editor's note: We like nothing better than to help introduce young people to the Bay, so we're quite agreeable to setting aside papers cost for your students. Our distribution, however, doesn't extend to Charles County, so getting them to you is the issue. Perhaps there's a sponsor out there willing to pay postage? We'd also be delighted to publish some of your findings in Not Just for Kids. Tobacco Is Culpable as Any Terrorist In his letter of rebuttal [Cigarettes Are a Choice, Not a Weapon, Vol. XI., No. 34: Aug. 21] to my letter of Aug. 14 [Cigarettes Are Weapons of Mass Destruction], Benny Gonzales tries to defend the tobacco cartel and the Bush administration. He states that I am insensitive to the innocent victims of 9/11 and that I deserve censure. Mr. Gonzales is simply using the standard tobacco cartel technique of blaming the victim. From the cartel's own secret documents, we know that they purposely engineer their deadly product to be addictive and to hook children before they reach the age of reason. This addiction is forcing the smokers to perform the act of smoking, thereby causing their disease and death. This makes the tobacco executives and those defending them as culpable as any terrorist. A person killed by the tobacco cartel is just as dead as a person killed by the 9/11 terrorists. In most cases the smoker's deaths are more agonizing. Perhaps Mr. Gonzales' lack of sensitivity to the innocent victims of the tobacco cartel deserves censure. — John O'Hara, Bowie; President: Maryland GASP Thanks from Captain Murphy Thank you for M.L. Faunce's nice words about my skipjack Rebecca T. Ruark. Her words and sentences were very eloquent. We plan to have an official dedication in Annapolis or Baltimore or wherever, once Gov. Ehrlich's office sets a date and location. I'll let you know. — Capt. Wade H. Murphy Jr., Tilghman, Island The organization that issues a 100-point score card on Chesapeake Bay each year was incorrectly identified in Politics Is Killing the Bay (Vol. XI., No 33: Aug. 14). Chesapeake Bay Foundation is the scorekeeper. We welcome your letters and opinions. We will edit when necessary. Include your name, address and phone number for verification. Mail them to Bay Weekly, P.O. Box 358, Deale, MD 20751 • E-mail them to us at [email protected]. © COPYRIGHT 2003 by New Bay Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Last updated August 28, 2003 @ 3:01am	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
January 3, 2016 Author: environmentaljustice Convenor's Reflections on the AIE Workshop held at UCC School of Law on 12 June 2015: Note of Workshop on Access to Information on the Environment – UCC – 12 June 2015 November 1, 2015 Author: environmentaljustice On Wednesday, 28 October, 2015, UCC School of Law hosted a workshop for invited participants on the theme Law, Technical Evidence and Environmental Adjudication. The aim of the workshop was to explore further a number of the key themes to emerge from the conference on environmental courts held at UCC School of Law on 19 June 2015. The main focus of the workshop was the interaction between law and technical / scientific evidence in environmental adjudication. This raises a range of important issues including: the extent of the courts' scientific literacy; whether the appropriate legal machinery is in place to facilitate good-quality environmental decision-making where complex technical / scientific evidence is at issue; and mechanisms to support environmental adjudication where the available technical /scientific evidence is contested. The workshop, involving a mix of invited experts, including academic lawyers, legal practitioners and regulators, aimed: to facilitate exchange of knowledge and experience on environmental adjudication; to develop new research networks; and to map out a programme of further research in this field. The participants were: Áine Ryall, School of Law, UCC – Convenor; The Hon Mr Justice Frank Clarke, Supreme Court of Ireland; Ceri Warnock, Faculty of Law, University of Otago; Mary Gurrie, Office of Environmental Enforcement, Environmental Protection Agency; Dr Fred Logue, FP Logue Solicitors (Partner); Dr Andrew Jackson, UCD School of Law. This workshop is part of a larger research project Strengthening Environmental Decision-making: Law, Technical Evidence and Institutional Design funded by an Irish Research Council New Foundations Grant 2014/15. Details here: Workshop 28 October UCC School of Law Áine Ryall Submission: Consultation on Background doc to draft NMP – July 2015 Details of the DECLG public consultation: http://www.environ.ie/en/Environment/Atmosphere/ClimateChange/PublicConsultation/ June 11, 2015 Author: environmentaljustice Workshop on Access to Environmental Information, School of Law, University College Cork, Friday, 12 June 2015 UCC School of Law hosted a workshop on Access to Environmental Information on Friday, 12 June 2015. The workshop brought together a wide range of invited participants including: academic lawyers from Ireland, England and Scotland; the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information; the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), UK; the Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner; the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government; the Environmental Protection Agency; and leading information rights advocates. The aim of the workshop was: to discuss issues arising in implementation of the right of access to environmental information; to facilitate exchange of knowledge and experience on information law and policy; and to develop networks with a view to identifying further opportunities for collaboration and future research projects. The workshop is part of a larger research project Delivering Access to Environmental Information: Old Challenges, New Approaches funded by an Irish Research Council New Foundations Grant 2014/15 led by Áine Ryall, School of Law, UCC. The overall aim of the research project is to improve implementation of international and EU law governing the right of access to environmental information in Ireland. Workshop Participants Áine Ryall, School of Law, UCC, Convenor Elizabeth Dolan, Senior Investigator, Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information Dr Andrew Jackson, Solicitor and Natural Environment Officer, An Taisce (National Trust for Ireland) Margaret Keyse, Head of Enforcement, Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner Dr Fred Logue, FP Logue Solicitors (Partner) Prof Maeve McDonagh, School of Law, UCC Paul Mutch, Freedom of Information Officer (Policy & Information), Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner Prof Colin Reid, School of Law and FOI Centre, University of Dundee Marguerite Ryan, National Focal Point – Aarhus, Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Gavin Sheridan, Founder/CEO @Vizlegal, Advisor @DollarEagle, former Innovation Director @Storyful Karen Vaughey, FOI/AIE Officer, Environmental Protection Agency Sean Whittaker, PhD Candidate, School of Law, UCC & IRC Government of Ireland Scholar Steve Wood, Head of Policy Delivery, Information Commissioner's Office, UK Susan Wolf, Northumbria University School of Law Background reading for conference on Environmental Courts June 3, 2015 Author: environmentaljustice Background paper by Mr Justice Frank Clarke, Supreme Court & Adjunct Professor, School of Law, UCC "A Possible Environmental Court: The Constitutional and Legal Parameters" (June 2015) A Possible Environmental Court – Mr Justice Frank Clarke – June 2015 The following two papers by Judge Merideth Wright, former Presiding Judge, Vermont Environmental Court are useful background reading for our conference on 19 June: Wright, "The Vermont Environmental Court" (2010) 3 Journal of Court Innovation 201 Text available here: https://www.nycourts.gov/court-innovation/Winter-2010/jciWright.pdf Wright, "Procedural Environmental Rights Giving Access to Justice: lessons from Vermont and other courts handling environmental cases around the world" paper prepared for the 3rd UNITAR-Yale Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy, 5-7 September 2014, New Haven Text available here: http://conference.unitar.org/yale2014/sites/conference.unitar.org.yale2014/files/2014%20UNITAR-Yale%20Conference-Merideth%20Wright.pdf Further background reading Pring and Pring, Greening Justice: Creating & Improving Environmental Courts and Tribunals (The Access Initiative, 2009) http://www.accessinitiative.org/resource/greening-justice Journal of Environmental Law (Open Access) Virtual Collection on Specialist Environmental and Planning Courts: http://www.oxfordjournals.org/our_journals/envlaw/special-virtual-issue.html Save the Date: UCC School of Law Conference on Environmental Courts – 19 June 2015 Friday, 19 June 2015, 2-6pm University College Cork, School of Law Conference Environmental Courts, Enforcement, Judicial Review & Appeals: Exploring the Options for Ireland This conference will examine the potential for a specialist environmental court in Ireland. The overall goal is to consider appropriate institutional mechanisms to provide effective oversight and to improve the quality of environmental decision-making. Many jurisdictions have recognised the value of expert institutions to resolve complex and often technical disputes in the environmental field. The conference aims to explore the various issues and challenges arising in the Irish context and to provide a forum for exchange of knowledge and informed discussion among interested parties. The event is open to all and is free of charge, although advance registration will be required. A full programme, booking arrangements and further details will be circulated shortly and will be posted on the School of Law website: http://www.ucc.ie/en/lawsite/ This event is part of a larger research project Strengthening Environmental Decision-making: Law, Technical Evidence & Institutional Design, funded by an Irish Research Council New Foundations Grant. Contributors include: The Hon Ms Justice Marie Baker, High Court The Hon Judge Merideth Wright, former Presiding Judge, Vermont Environmental Court Judge Anthony M Collins, General Court of the European Union & Adjunct Professor, School of Law, UCC Dr Mary Kelly, Chairperson, An Bord Pleanála Tom Flynn BL Áine Ryall, School of Law, UCC Conference Convenor: Áine Ryall Twitter: @EnvJusticeUCC Submission to DECLG Public Consultation on Access to Justice & Implementation of Article 9 of the Aarhus Convention September 26, 2014 Author: environmentaljustice The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) launched a public consultation on Access to Justice and Implementation of Article 9 of the Aarhus Convention on 21 July 2014. My submission to this consultation is here: DECLG Aarhus Art 9 Public Consultation – Aine Ryall Response Full details of the consultation, which closed on 26 September 2014 here: http://environ.ie/en/Environment/AarhusConvention/PublicConsultation/ Presentation at Maastricht University Side Event (Aarhus MOP 5) 30 June 2014 Slides from Áine Ryall's presentation at seminar on the theme "Access to Information" organised by Maastricht University, MECC, Maastricht, 30 June 2014: Maastricht AIE 30.6.14 – Aine Ryall Seminar programme here: http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Faculties/FL/conferences_research_law.htm With thanks to the College of Business & Law, University College Cork Research Dissemination Support Scheme 2014 for funding my participation in this event & to colleagues at Maastricht University for their warm welcome & generous hospitality. Reflections on the Future of Environmental Justice in Ireland – Áine Ryall April 3, 2014 Author: environmentaljustice Presentation by Áine Ryall at Law & the Environment 2014, Faculty of Law, UCC on 3 April 2014 Slides available here: Aine Ryall – UCC Law & Environment 2014 – final – 3.4.14	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Please Identify "We are here in the middle of the city, standing still and in a circle: these things make us of interest to the people who are watching us on surveillance cameras," Bill Brown explains. The ESC group, which is named after the "escape" key, sponsored this walking tour. Together with Sean Kirby, another member of the New York Surveillance Camera Players with whom Brown took a few hours to discover 50 surveillance cameras operated by the police and private authorities in Graz's center, he offered a walking tour that described the cameras' locations and functions. security without surveillance Brown and Kerby doubt that surveillance cameras have anything to do with security. "Our question is: Why aren't the cameras labeled or marked?" Their experience in New York, where they have been appearing for years, is that street crime isn't significantly reduced and that, on the contrary, the cameras are used according to arbitrary and racist criteria, such as skin or hair color. And [Brown and Kerby] also don't believe that cameras deter criminal offenses: "A camera can't intervene, and the location of the police [watching] may not be close by." They believe that the cameras reinforce social control and self-control. "One usually associates surveillance cameras with very right-wing or totalitarian states; for example, the Stasi loved such systems. But, after 1989, this scepticism of surveillance -- at least in official places -- has become muted." surveilled with security For the Surveillance Camera Players, web-cams herald a new generation of surveillance cameras: more and more, analogue video recorders are being replaced by digital databanks of images that, in a few seconds, can be searched for a variety of parameters [...] (By Friedrich Tietjen, published in 30 October 2002 edition of Orf: Kultur and translated from the German by Bill Brown.)	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Think different: Apple's $17B debt offers stark contrast to 1996's junk bonds 17 years ago, Apple was on the brink of disaster, and its junk bonds reflected the unease over its future with Windows dominant Gregg Keizer (Computerworld (US)) 02 May, 2013 11:00 Apple's record-setting $17 billion bond offer this week stood in stark contrast to the company's darkest days, when in 1996 its millions in notes were rated as junk because investors wondered if the company would survive a thrashing by Microsoft. On Tuesday, Apple filed a prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), outlining what numerous media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and Bloomberg reported: That Apple would issue $17 billion in low-interest bonds to finance part of its stock buy-back and larger-dividend strategies. Those bonds, part of a record corporate offering, were scooped up as investors rushed to add them to their portfolios. According to Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, the financial houses that underwrote the sale, Apple's offer generated about $52 billion in investor demand. Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's gave Apple their second-highest ratings, "Aa1" and "AA-plus," respectively, but citing increased competition and uneasiness about future products, neither awarded the company their coveted "AAA" ratings. How times have changed. In early 1996, Standard & Poor's downgraded Apple's bonds to below investment grade, meaning they were tagged with the notorious "junk bond" label, and thus out of bounds to some investors, such as trusts. Moody's followed in March 1996 with a downgrade of its own, citing, among a whole host of factors, "a growing destabilization of its operating results, business position, and financial profile resulting from the company's increasing isolation in the Windows-dominated, IBM-compatible personal computer industry." In particular, Moody's knocked Apple's financial future because of the onslaught of Windows, the graphical user interface (GUI) from bitter rival Microsoft. "Apple's products no longer can support premium pricing to its competitors because advances in Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system have substantially eroded Apple's Macintosh operating system's historic ease-of-use advantage," noted the credit firm. Both Standard and Poor's and Moody's were also reacting to a poor 1995 fourth quarter, for which Apple reported a loss of $69 million even as revenue grew 11% year-over-year to $3.15 billion. To repeat: How times have changed. Later in 1996, Apple issued and sold $575 million in junk bonds that were to mature in 2001 and pay 6% interest, just under the then-current U.S. Treasury note five-year rates. Those bonds were "convertibles," in that they were convertible into Apple shares at $29.20. The year before, Apple had floated hundreds of millions in five-year bonds paying 6.5%. Not this time. According to Tuesday's prospectus, Apple will pay interest of just 1% -- albeit in a vastly different debt market than 17 years ago -- for its five-year notes, less than half that for the shortest-term bonds that mature in 2016, and 3.85% for its 30-year bonds. But then, Apple was in a very tight corner in 1996, the year before the board of directors ousted CEO Gil Amelio and named co-founder Steve Jobs as interim chief executive. "They were a mess," said Ezra Gottheil, analyst with Technology Business Research, citing declining sales, product chaos and a near-death experience for the company in the mid-1990s. By all accounts, Apple was close to dissolution, with rumors flying of its breakup, to be parceled out to bidders, or its wholesale acquisition by any number of buyers, including Sun Microsystems, at the time a major player in workstations and servers that was poised to reap massive rewards from the emerging Internet. In a Jan. 31, 1996 story by the New York Times, for example, an Apple stock slide was attributed to news that acquisition talks between Sun and Apple had stalled. Those talks, of course, never resulted in Sun -- which was itself acquired by Oracle in 2010 -- buying Apple. Apple weathered 1996 on the back of a reorganization started by Amelio's predecessor, Michael Spindler, but intensified by Amelio, that ultimately eliminated a third of the company's workforce. In his year-and-a-half in Apple's top office, Amelio also began paring its inflated product line, killed the problem-plagued Copeland -- the internal effort to come up with the Mac's future OS -- and near the end of the year, offered $429 million for NeXT, Jobs' company. By mid-year 1997, Jobs had talked the board into booting Amelio, and four years later, Apple shipped the first version of Mac OS X, which was based on the NeXTSTEP operating system acquired in the NeXT purchase. The turnaround in Apple's fortunes was exemplified, if not caused, by the appearance of arch-rival Bill Gates, then the CEO of Microsoft, via satellite at the August 1997 Macworld Expo conference, less than two months after Jobs' coup. That moment was the culmination of a deal Microsoft and Apple negotiated under which Microsoft purchased $150 million in Apple stock -- promising not to sell it for three years -- signed a five-year patent cross-licensing agreement, and settled lingering issues from 1988 litigation where Apple accused Microsoft of stealing its GUI to create Windows. Another part of the package committed Microsoft to ship a Mac version of its Office suite, which it continues to sell today, as well as a Mac edition of Internet Explorer, which no longer exists. "We have to let go of this notion that for Apple to win, Microsoft has to lose," said Jobs, who minus his later turtleneck trademark, gave what he called a status update on the health of Apple, and as part of that Macworld presentation, introduced Gates to attendees, who both applauded and booed at the sight of the Microsoft co-founder. "We have to embrace a notion that for Apple to win, Apple has to do a really good job," said Jobs. "And if others are going to help us, that's great because we need all the help we can get. And if we screw up and we don't do a good job, it's not somebody else's fault. It's our fault." During the same keynote, Jobs unveiled Apple's newest advertising campaign, dubbed "Think Different." For the first quarter of 2013, the one most recently reported, Apple recorded total revenue of $43.6 billion, and a profit of $9.5 billion. Meanwhile, the week before, Microsoft announced quarterly revenue of $20.5 billion and profit of $6.1 billion. On April 26, Microsoft quietly offered $1.95 billion in "AAA"-rated bonds to the U.S. market, and 550 million ($725 million) to the European market. The note issuances received little media coverage. One more time: How times have changed. This article, Think different: Apple's $17B debt offers stark contrast to 1996's junk bonds, was originally published at Computerworld.com. Gregg Keizer covers Microsoft, security issues, Apple, Web browsers and general technology breaking news for Computerworld. Follow Gregg on Twitter at @gkeizer, on Google+ or subscribe to Gregg's RSS feed. His email address is [email protected]. See more by Gregg Keizer on Computerworld.com. Read more about macintosh in Computerworld's Macintosh Topic Center. 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Rania Khalek / April 9, 2017 / 1 Comment An Essential And Critical Conversation On Trump's Hasty Decision To Attack Syria If you would like to support the show and help keep us going strong, please become a subscriber on our Patreon page. Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola spend the full episode discussing President Donald Trump's attack on a Syrian airbase. In the beginning, the reaction of support from media personalities, as well as Democrats and neoconservatives, is highlighted. Further into the show, the hosts break down who the media has referred to as sources for information on what happened in the alleged chemical attack, which led Trump to escalate U.S. military action. The hosts also discuss the left's response to the strike and what the attack may mean for the Syrian conflict. "On cable news and all the establishment outlets, it's like the line is there's no dissent whatsoever. There's no questioning anything," Khalek suggests. "It's [Syrian President Bashar al Assad] used chemical weapons. This is what happened, and now we have to bomb Syria. No questions asked. Meanwhile, online, like on Facebook and Twitter, it's like the complete opposite." "Idlib, which is the province in Syria where this attack occurred, it is an area that is under the control of armed groups that are either al Qaida or affiliates of al Qaida," Khalek adds. "The village in particular that was hit with this alleged chemical weapons attack, it's under the control of Ahrar al Sham, which is one of the most prominent and extremist groups in Syria." "They are like the Taliban. They impose harsh Islamic law. They kill aid workers. They kill journalists. They kill activists. There is no independent information coming out of these areas at all. All of it is under the control and needs the approval of these armed groups that are in control. So, all of the information that you are getting out of these areas, whether it is from the White Helmets or whether it looks like it's from what they like to call themselves media activists, that information does not come out without the input of these al Qaida-linked rebel groups." As Khalek emphasizes, it is not just the Syrian government that lies. The al Qaida-linked rebel groups lie too. That means the public has to question everything to a far greater extent than the media is currently. To listen to the full discussion, click the above player or go here. http://traffic.libsyn.com/unauthorizeddisclosure/S4E11.mp3 Unauthorized Disclosure Syria, Unauthorized Disclosure Previous PostInterview With Mark Ames: The Unending Baffling Frenzy Over Trump, Putin, And Russia Next PostInterview With Abby Martin And Michael Prysner On Venezuelan Opposition & Attacks On Journalism I think it's important to not over-react to what happened, although what happened was definitely rash and arguably reckless, given the volatility of the situation (and the uncertainty, for reasons that Khalek already alluded to). I think the strikes are more symbolic than express an "imperialist" (Sorry to put this in quotes, but this is just not language that I use) because: 1) There are reports that the strikes didn't actually do a whole lot of damage (there are tweets/retweets mocking Trump for this, like the ones by Leith, which I thought was missing the point), and that analysts have said that the strikes will have "little immediate effect on the military balance of Syrian battlefields, where Russian forces have helped Assad's forces to a string of victories against rebels". Yes analysts have been wrong in the past, but I don't have compelling reasons to question this, especially this analysis seems to corroborate with what Khalek said about Russia-Syria winning the fight against the rebels, so I personally wouldn't make too much of the ISIS attack. Unless you disagree…? 2) It's interesting to note that even though Trump said that something should be done about Assad, he still stopped short of saying that Assad should be gotten rid of (last time I checked anyway). It is interesting to compare this with Bernie Sanders, who has said that Assad should be gotten rid of. It is also worth pointing out that a lot of the Trump supporters have been very vocal critics of Trump regarding the recent strikes, because they want the US out of the Middle East, and I think Trump is sensitive to this, though I don't know about the extent of this. And most importantly, there are repeated statements by the White House that people should "not in any way attempt to extrapolate that to a change in our policy or our posture relative to our military activities in Syria today. There has been no change in that status."" So again, there's this to keep in mind. I think all this was just symbolic showmanship, and this was partially in response to the American public (many of whom less patient to ask questions about who the perpetrators of the chemical attack are) demanding Trump do something about big bad Assad, partially in response to the genuine horrors of the event, and also an attempt to break the stupid mainstream media narrative that Trump is in bed with Putin and is a puppet of the Russian government. There's certainly an argument to be made about the recklessness of Trump's decision, but I don't think there's a good argument to be made about how this is an illustration of America's "imperialist agenda in the Middle East", which seems to be a rather popular argument in certain parts of the twittersphere.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Bernie: Unions Barely Beat 'Extreme Right Wing' At Supreme Court Connor D. Wolf Reporter March 30, 2016 11:13 AM ET Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday the split decision to uphold mandatory union dues shows the U.S. Supreme Court needs a new justice who isn't conservative to protect against the "extreme right wing." Late Justice Antonin Scalia was believed to be the deciding vote against required union payments. He died Feb. 13 after the case was heard, leaving the court to a four-four decision. The split defaulted the decision to the lower-court, which ruled in favor of mandatory union dues, but the teachers and their lawyers have already expressed interest in retrying the case. "The extreme right wing is just one conservative Supreme Court justice away from dismantling the rights of public sector unions to organize and collectively bargain on behalf of all of the workers they are legally bound to represent," Sanders said in a statement. "From Wisconsin to California, the extreme right wing has been waging a war to dismantle unions all over this country." Rebecca Friedrichs and nine other teachers say their fight is actually about gaining rights for workers. They say the California Teachers Association (CTA) was violating their right to free speech by requiring union dues. Friedrichs has said her union has often fought for political ends the likes of which she fundamentally disagrees. She doesn't want to end unions but wants to give workers a choice. The CTA has said it's only fair to require mandatory union payments. Unions that get voted in as the exclusive representative for a workplace are required by law to represent all the workers regardless of whether they pay dues. If the Supreme Court agrees to rehear the case and rules in favor of Friedrichs it could upend decades of established law. Teachers are technically public sector employees, so such a decision could set a precedent for all government workers. The teachers hoped to reverse 1977 case Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, which allowed unions to require mandatory payments. Follow Connor on Twitter Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected]. Tags : bernie sanders california teachers association friedrichs v california teachers association rebecca friedrichs u s supreme court Connor D. Wolf	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
LMI Promotes Sharon L. Hays to Chief Technology & Strategy Officer Media Contact: Ryan Pretzer Tysons, Va.— LMI today announced that Sharon L. Hays, Ph.D., has been named chief technology & strategy officer (CTSO). Hays had served as senior fellow since joining the company last year, following two decades of public- and private-sector leadership experience. "Sharon has distinguished herself as a leader and colleague who shares our organization's commitment to helping customers harness innovation," said LMI President and CEO David Zolet. "Sharon's technical expertise and deep understanding of federal challenges makes her the ideal person to help us bring the most relevant, mission-enabling solutions to market." As CTSO, Hays will direct the development of service offerings that allow LMI to provide repeatable, customizable solutions to government customers. Working with leaders from LMI's four service lines—advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services—Hays will ensure service offerings are technically rigorous, incorporate emerging technologies, and meet customers' needs effectively. "Service offerings have allowed us to more easily articulate, deliver, and modify our problem-solving approaches," Hays said. "Rather than building deliverables from scratch each time, we can be more strategic about what government needs now and will want next. We always want to stay ahead of our customers to help them anticipate or avoid future problems." Hays will also oversee LMI's activities related to academic and industry partnerships, working closely with Linda Bixby, Ph.D., who was recently named director of academic programs, and Ian Folau, principal of LMI Ventures. "LMI has made a commitment to R&D, internally and through external partnerships, that is rare in the government services industry. Dave and the board have been true champions of creating tangible innovation," Hays said. "I look forward to working with Linda, Ian, and others in and out of the organization to ensure these efforts inform our service offerings, and ultimately benefit our customers." Hays joined LMI in September 2018 from General Dynamics Information Technology, where she managed several agency portfolios and led the High Performance Computing Center of Excellence. She performed more than a decade of public service in the executive and legislative branches, notably as associate director and deputy director for science at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and as a subcommittee staff director on the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science. She holds a bachelor's in molecular biology from the University of California, Berkeley and a doctorate in biochemistry from Stanford University. LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers' unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies. Learn More About LMI LMI Ventures Building partnerships to solve government's complex problems LMI Ventures brings minds together. LMI established this venture capital fund to foster formal, exclusive partnerships with entrepreneurs whose technologies have potential to profoundly benefit federal agencies and their missions. LMI and TCS Uncover Climate Risks… Coastal flooding, temperature extremes, and storm damage could significantly disrupt the… LMI and The Climate Service… The strategic partnership will enable LMI to bring The Climate Service's proprietary… Immuta Partners with LMI This partnership enables the development of analytics environments the U.S. Department of…	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Air Partner Encourages Advance Freight Arrangements Amidst Capacity Limitations Due to COVID-19 › Air Partner Encourages Advance Freight Arrangements Amidst Capacity Limitations Due to COVID-19 Following growing constraints on logistics due to measures imposed to contain COVID-19 ("novel coronavirus"), Air Partner is imploring companies to book air cargo transport in advance to secure availability and keep their supply chains moving. The global private aviation leader today released updates on cargo trends and availability, citing the development of the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic. Air Partner provides freight customers with full access to any type of cargo aircraft, as well as flight options throughout Europe, the U.S., Asia, the Middle East and beyond. "With nearly 60 years of experience in global aviation, Air Partner has incredibly strong supplier relations and in times of crisis, we do everything imaginable to ensure our clients can keep their businesses moving," said Air Partner's CEO Mark Briffa. "We're seeing a spike in air freight service requests as many commercial flights are being grounded and at a time when Chinese industrial production is restarting after a month-long shutdown. There is still immediate charter availability, but we foresee that could change in the coming weeks." Key updates issued today by Air Partner, as it pertains to aircraft charter solutions during the changing global market, include: Availability – Air Partner has access to any freight aircraft between Europe and North America or between Europe and China, or South East Asia, at a moment's notice. While travel restrictions are rapidly changing, Air Partner foresees that may continue to evolve in the coming weeks. If availability does decrease, prices will surge. As such, to reduce risk and guarantee availability, Air Partner recommends companies secure aircraft charter solutions as soon as they are needed. Price Surge – Freight rates from China have already begun to increase as demand increases. Rates from China to Europe jumped by 15.8 percent compared with the prior seven days to $2.71 per kilogram. Meanwhile, prices from Hong Kong to North America increased by 11.5 percent week on week to $3.59 per kilogram and there was a 3.2 percent increase to $2.58 per kilogram on services to Europe. Demand & Capacity for Europe –With the current travel ban on passenger transport between Europe and the U.S. since 12th March , passenger airlines have been forced to reduce services dramatically. This caused an immediate and ongoing negative impact on capacity and significant increase in pricing for transatlantic cargo capacity for at least the next 30 days. Demand & Capacity for Asia – China continues to experience significant capacity reductions and available cargo capacity from China was down 39 percent versus last year. Flight cancellations on routes to China have removed close to 5,000 tons per day of capacity, with belly capacity down by 85 percent and main deck capacity down by 12 percent. Due to the demand in the market, Boeing 747F, Boeing 777F and MD-11 are the first aircraft affected by availability fluctuations. Airline Suspensions – More than 40 airlines have temporarily suspended operations to and from China to-date and this is likely to continue to rise with no estimated date to recommence commercial airline operations. China Production – With China beginning to slowly ramp up production again, it will take some time for scheduled freight operators to readjust their capacities to normal schedule. Charter service can cover this shortfall. Airport Operations in China – Air Partner is seeing a reduction in slots across China. For example, the Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) is reducing services and moving operations to other alternate airports in China such as Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX), Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO), Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX). During the coronavirus outbreak, Air Partner has seen a large increase in urgent freight requests from companies seeking to transport a number of different commodities between Europe, North America and Asia. Most recently Air Partner delivered medical kits on a citation jet from Italy to a cruise ship in Spain and 70 tonnes of automotive parts from Germany to the US. For another mission Air Partner transported on a series of charters, hand sanitizer and hygiene supplies from the U.S. to China as businesses in China must comply with increased sanitation regulation standards. All permits, loading and compulsory processes were handled by Air Partner to ensure smooth running of the operation. The dedicated freight team was on-site for the loading and coordination of the aircraft handling. With a global network of offices and working as one team, Air Partner is able to provide 24/7 dedicated support to ensure cargo arrives safely, securely, on time and on budget. In addition, customers can take advantage of worldwide empty legs for cost savings on one-way charter flights as Air Partner combines the requirements of clients from the Air Partner offices in the US, Europe, Middle East and Far East. Air Partner Encourages Advance Freight Arrangements Amidst Capacity Limitations Due to COVID-19 - (275 kB) - 17 mar. 2020	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Home / Destinations / Natural Wonders DestinationsNatural Wonders Southern Delaware: James Farm Ecological Preserve This is an excerpt from the coming-soon book, 181 Great Events on Delmarva, which includes more than 100 suggested side trips that are located nearby one of the featured events. When the crowds at the beach get to be too much, you have several sweet parks to choose from near the oceanfront in Southern Delaware. The one that in my experience offers the best measure of… Secrets of the Eastern ShoreJune 2, 2020 Virginia Eastern Shore: The Birding Trail at Brownsville Preserve This is an excerpt from the coming-soon book, 181 Great Events on Delmarva, which includes more than 100 suggested side trips that are located near an event featured in the book. For a span of 326 years, more than 100 acres outside of Nassawadox on Virginia's lower Eastern Shore stayed in the hands of one family, the Upshurs. From a colonial-era wharf on Brownsville Creek, they… Secrets of the Eastern ShoreMay 31, 2020 DestinationsNatural WondersRoad Trips Experiencing the Natural Wonders of the Eastern Shore at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge For my money, there is no better place than these 30,000-plus acres and their surrounding back roads to get a first-hand feel for why the marshlands of the Chesapeake Bay rank as a natural wonder of the first order. The scenery is breathtaking, the wildlife is abundant, and the landscape is chock full of fascinating bits of history. For many of the 150,000 people who… DestinationsNatural WondersWay Back Machine Why is the Town Played by Berlin in the Movie "Runaway Bride" Called Hale? Welcome to Hale Sign Since the subject at hand is peaches, we might as well start with the bit of "Runaway Bride" trivia highlighted in the headline here. The name Hale, you see, is actually a sly tribute to a tasty little slice of Eastern Shore history. Released in 1999 and starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, "Runaway Bride" was filmed in Berlin. Berlin, in turn, was… Secrets of the Eastern ShoreJuly 30, 2015 CharactersNatural Wonders Who could mistake a manatee for a mermaid? Capt. John Smith, for one. On July 12, 2015, there was a confirmed manatee sighting in the coastal waters off of Ocean City. That was the first such sighting in nine years, according to experts at the National Aquarium. Manatee sightings in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay are more frequent, usually coming in at the rate of one every year. These cuddly-looking mammals have been compared by some… 10,000 Years and Counting: The Story of the Red Knot and the Horseshoe Crab How much do you weigh? OK, now imagine the sort of marathon physical ordeal you'd have to put yourself through in order to lose half of your body weight. OK, now imagine that you've been through that ordeal, and now you face a deadline—in just two weeks, you have to eat enough food to get back up to your normal weight. If you fail, chances… Secrets of the Eastern ShoreApril 1, 2015 Strolling the Shifting Sands of Assateague Island This gorgeous barrier island lies on the Atlantic coast right where Maryland meets Virginia. It's the kind of place where in the course of your wanderings you are quite likely at some point to take a look at your camera and say something like, "Geez, did I really just take my 374th picture of a horse?" The diminutive ponies that the 37-mile-long Assateague is famous for… The Deal With Seals: What Brings Guys Like This To Our Beaches? Seals tend to live farther up in the North Atlantic—off of Massachusetts, Maine, and Canada—but every year in the colder months between about January and April a good number of them embark on a hellacious journey to points south in search of more temperate waters. That's when they land on our beaches—mostly on the Delaware coast and in the lower Delaware Bay, but sometimes in Maryland… Secrets of the Eastern ShoreFebruary 5, 2015	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Newham Recorder > News > Local Council Will Newham's MPs vote against Theresa May's Brexit deal? Published: 7:00 AM December 5, 2018 Updated: 10:17 AM October 13, 2020 MPs Lyn Brown and Stephen Timms. Picture: L.BROWN/S.TIMMS - Credit: Archant Newham's MPs have revealed they both plan to vote against prime minister Theresa May's Brexit deal. West Ham MP Lyn Brown and East Ham MP Stephen Timms both slammed the government's plan. Members of Parliament will vote on the 599 page withdrawal agreement struck between the government and European Union on December 11. It sets out the arrangements for the UK's exit from the EU including plans for workers rights, future trade and border arrangements. Ms Brown said: "Theresa May has taken us down a road to ruin. "Two years since the referendum, she's cobbled together some vague, non-binding and frankly depressing promises for a future outside the EU." She accused the prime minister of trying to intimidate MPs and the public into supporting a "botched Brexit" which doesn't deliver on Leave campaign promises. "Brexit will harm the economy, jobs and living standards in West Ham. I will not collude in making my constituents poorer and a very few much richer," she said. West Ham's Labour MP said the country needed a general election to kick a failing government out but if the Conservatives remain in power she would campaign with her party for a public vote. Mr Timms, a member of the House of Commons select committee on exiting the European Union, made it clear in a Recorder column last week that he would vote against. He said: "If Britain adopted the agreement negotiated by Theresa May, the damage would be less than leaving without a deal. But it would still be serious." East Ham's representative in Parliament accused ministers of failing to secure "frictionless trade" with the agreement saying little about workers' rights, consumer protection or the environment. He signalled that if Parliament rejected the deal, he would support a vote of no confidence in the government and if that failed to prompt a general election, he would support a people's vote on leaving the EU on the proposed terms or remaining.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
A Touch of Luxe \| Marble Special At Kinorigo, as one of the leading authorities in natural stone, we offer over 150 types of marble varying from milky white classic tones, deep dark statement pieces and warm natural hues. Timeless and elegant, we're seeing a dramatic marble trend revival, and its versatility and exceptional quality mean it will suit almost any space. The trend is growing exponentially, and having managed to stay in vogue for thousands of years prior, our expert team at Kinorigo are confident that marble is here to stay. Only last year, Pinterest reported a huge 220 percent increase in searches for marble interiors proving its popularity in the design world. But perhaps the best thing about marble is that it's so easy to add a touch of luxe to your decor by incorporating it into your design. In our latest blog, we explore more about one of our favourite natural stone finishes. What Is Marble? Marble is a metamorphic rock which is made up of recrystallized carbonate minerals, usually calcite or dolomite. Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of a pure limestone or dolomite protolith. The name is derived from the Greek word that means "to sparkle, flash and gleam," and marble is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious materials of our industry. Italian Marble There are many variations from all over the world, but perhaps the most sought after, are the white marbles sourced from Italy and include Carrara and Calacatta. These two precious Italian stones resemble one another, but there are subtle differences to note that will help you choose the right marble for your project. The most common Italian marble is Carrara named for the region it comes from. Carrara marble is greyish-white to blue-grey, with beautiful soft feathery linear veining formed by nature. This classic Italian marble also comes from a quarry in Carrara, Italy, and is one of the more valuable and favoured white marble stones. Calacatta on a warm white tone and contains a striking mixture of brown/gold and grey veins that vary in size. Versatile Luxury The sheer scale of choice of colour and finish gives marble a natural versatility that works effortlessly with modern, minimalist and industrial schemes as well as grand and opulent spaces in equal measure. We've found that the simplest way to elevate your setting and give it a high-end feel is to include marble, whether it's on flooring, columns, walls, ceilings, or even bathrooms, countertops, marble furniture and accessories. So if you're planning a commercial or residential project and you're interested in finding out more about how marble will work in your setting, please contact our team of experts call +44 (0) 24 7642 2580 or email [email protected]	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
'Broad City' Star Ilana Glazer Cancels Event Due To Anti-Semitic Threats Brandon Hicks Comedian and star of Comedy Central's critically-acclaimed stoner comedy 'Broad City' Ilana Glazer was set to appear at an event in a local synagogue in an effort to encourage residents to vote in the midterm elections on Thursday night. According to The New York Times, however, the event was canceled last minute after some anti-sematic graffiti was discovered on the venue. Hateful phrases and threats including "Die Jew Rats," and "Jew better be ready" were written in black marker across the synagogue walls. Glazer briefly took to the stage to inform the audience of the cancelation, thanking those who had gathered, and assuring them that they would be "following up with more" in the future. A fan posted a recording of this to Instagram, which you can watch below. My friends surprised me for my birthday tonight with tickets to see @ilanusglazer speak at @generatorcollective - a series of talks with activists and politicians about the importance of voting and humanizing politics. Unfortunately, after waiting for over an hour to enter the auditorium, we were notified that some emboldened bigot had covered the walls of the Jewish temple that was housing the event with anti-Semitic symbols and slurs. Organizers felt unsafe and uncomfortable carrying on with the event, and rightfully shut it down. THIS IS WHY WE NEED TO ELECT GOOD PEOPLE INTO OFFICE. This is why we gathered tonight. This is why we protest and demand real, direct action against acts of hate and violence. Thank you to the ever-badass @ilanusglazer and Amy Goodman of @democracynow for putting these kinds of events together and staying strong in the face of incredible intolerance. We will not be stopped or silenced. Your hate has no place in this country. ✊🏽 #VOTE A post shared by Shelby Quackenbush (@shelbyyq) on Nov 1, 2018 at 6:21pm PDT Glazer further discussed the incident on Friday's edition of the podcast 'Democracy Now!,' saying "I can't put these 200 people who came to listen in a safe space. I can't put them in that danger." Sadly, given recent events in the country, these kinds of threats are not something to be taken lightly, leaving many fans disappointed, but understanding of the decision to cancel.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
We could have won it Sign in to iFollow Forest Nottingham Forest's Daryl Murphy was delighted to get on the scoresheet as The Reds drew their opening game of the season 1-1 at Bristol City. The Irishman's leveller after half-time saw Forest come away from Ashton Gate with a draw and he felt their second-half display deserved at least a point. Speaking after the game, he said: "In the first half they had a few decent chances and we did as well, but I think second half we came out and stamped our authority on the game and we could have won it. "I don't remember too many chances they had in the second half but I think, first game of the season away from home, it is a tough place to come and we will take a point. "I was delighted to get my goal. We started pressing a lot higher and we started forcing errors from them and getting chances from it and we could have easily won the game." Murphy said that with the characters that are now in the dressing room, the team were confident that they could turn things round after going in one goal down at half-time. "When you go a goal down that early into the first game of the season it is not nice," he said. "But we have a lot of characters in the changing room. We never really panicked and we knew that we would get chances and it was just a case of taking them. "We were disappointed with ourselves from the first-half performance. We knew from last week when we played Bournemouth that we were all at it from the start to the end and we were disappointed that we didn't start the same. But I think in the second half we showed that we could do it." Daryl Murphy Post-match Ashton Gate	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Home » D » Doors » Doors - Five To One Bass Artists: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Best Doors Songs Cars Hiss By My Window Roadhouse Blues Im The Spy Five To One Bass (ver. 1) Song versions: Tabs too difficult? Try these video lessons and learn fast WWW.AZCHORDS.COM \| Doors - Five To One Bass \| Ver. 1 band: The Doors Tuning: EADG The whole song is pretty much this one riff, except for one spot where it changes by out some notes, and one place by adding one. If you listen to the song, you'll get it guaranteed. has to be one of the simplest songs ever for bass. G\|----------------------------\| D\|----------------------------\| A\|----------------------------\| E\|--5-5-5-5--3/5--5-5-5-3/5---\| repeat this until about 1:08 then at 1:08: G\|-------------------------------------\| D\|-------------------------------------\| A\|-------------------------------------\| E\|--5-5-5-5-5-5--/7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------\| The next different section starts at 1:33. It'a just the main riff, but only the slide If you listen to the song, you'll get it. G\|------------------\| D\|------------------\| A\|------------------\| E\|--3/5-------------\| After that part ends, you go back once to the second riff, and after that to the main for the remainder of the song. Play with the song and you'll get it no problem. Remember, just because a bandage says waterproof doesn't make it so. \| / slide up \| \ slide down \| h hammer-on \| p pull-off \| ~ vibrato \| + harmonic \| x Mute note Hard to play? Try these video lessons and learn fast BUY SHEET MUSIC ↑ Back to top \| Tablatures and chords for acoustic guitar and electric guitar, ukulele, drums are parodies/interpretations of the original songs. You may use it for private study, scholarship, research or language learning purposes only Add song \| Contact us \| Privacy policy \| DMCA \| Links © 2019 AZChords.com	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Corey Swinson Net Worth 2018: What is this NFL football player worth? Corey Swinson was a professional football player who played Defensive tackle as number 64. Swinson died on September 10, 2013, in Bay Shore, New York. Swinson was born on December 15, 1969, in Bay Shore, New York. Swinson's height was 6 ft 5 in. This page looks closely at Corey Swinson's net worth. Corey Swinson Career and Earnings/Salary In high school, Corey Swinson played football for Bay Shore High School. Swinson played college football on the Hampton Pirates football team. In the 1995 NFL draft, Swinson was chosen number 233 in round 7. In the past, Swinson played for the Miami Dolphins, and St. Louis Rams. Corey Swinson Net Worth 2018 Football player salaries range heavily. At the low end, NFL rookies make between $400,000 and $600,000 a year. At the highest level, players can earn $50 million or more. The National Football League salary cap is approximately $175 million. Corey Swinson net worth: football salary distribution So what was NFL football player Corey Swinson's net worth at the time of death? Our estimate for Corey Swinson's net worth at death is: Looking for other NFL football players? Check out these net worth articles: Fred Arbanas, Greg Ward Jr., A. D. Williams, Pat Thomas, Will Patterson, Tom Longo, Larry Cole, Bruce Clark, Ronnie Palmer, Ben Malena, and Phil Hansen.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
A report on brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk management in Australia was issued today by Australia's Inspector-General of Biosecurity, Dr Helen Scott-Orr. BMSB is an exotic pest that can infest and damage over 300 host plants, particularly temperate vegetables, fruits and nuts, and important agricultural crops such as apples, grapes, cotton, citrus, corn, soybeans and tomatoes. It has been spreading around the globe from its native north-east Asia, to North America and more recently through Europe. "BMSB could cause major losses for the agricultural industries of Australia and New Zealand and both countries are working to keep it out" Dr Scott-Orr said. Dr Scott-Orr found that efforts by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources to keep BMSB out in 2018–19 stretched Australia's border biosecurity system close to breaking point and had severe impacts on sections of the shipping and importing industries. She noted that delays and extra costs in cargo ship unloading and cargo release from biosecurity control were significant but unavoidable due to the need to deal with large numbers of arriving BMSB. These efforts appear to have prevented an incursion in 2018–19, although several border breaches were still under management and surveillance in April 2019. These responses imposed more resourcing demands on the department and on state government agencies. Extra targeted surveillance and risk mitigation near first ports of entry and cargo depots is needed in order to detect any further border breaches quickly. Dr Scott-Orr noted that "the department is actively working to handle BMSB risks offshore and minimise disruption to movement of imported goods through the border. However, BMSB's continued spread means that intensified efforts on a wider front will be needed to keep it out of Australia". Due to further overseas spread of BMSB, in 2019–20 at least 15 per cent more incoming cargo will likely need BMSB intervention. More efforts and more resources will be needed to prevent the type of trade disruption that was seen in 2018–19. Dr Scott-Orr emphasised that Australia remains at high risk of a BMSB incursion that could prove difficult or impossible to eradicate. She observed that "departmental resourcing is inadequate to meet the BMSB challenge. It is hard to see this changing unless biosecurity funding is improved by removing arbitrary staff caps for cost-recovered and critical assurance and oversight functions. Diversion of resources from other parts of the biosecurity system is not sustainable and will increasingly imperil Australia with risks of other severe pest or disease incursions". In Dr Scott-Orr's considered opinion further strategic investment in both people and systems improvement, with surge capacity to handle biosecurity 'emergencies' while maintaining ongoing business, is essential into the foreseeable future.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
''Bad'' Western Attitudes towards Asian Films reported by Woo Mi Seong(Special Researcher at the What worries me is that deep within the westerner's favorable view of Asian Films may lie an anachronistic Orientalism that indulges in exotic spectacles and regards the East as an object of sexual fantasies. Surrogate Woman It was during my time in the US studying for a Masters in drama. A Caucasian classmate asked me in 1993 if it was true that Asian men have more homosexual inclinations and feminine natures than Western men. Before I could ask where my friend had gotten such ideas, I recalled that the few Asian movies showing at that time all portrayed the homosexual emotions of Asian men. By a weird coincidence, in that year alone, Chinese director Chen Kaige's <Farewell My Concubine> swept the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival and the Best Foreign Language Film from the Golden Globes, Taiwanese director Ang Lee's <The Wedding Banquet> was screening on campus, and Chinese American David Henry Hwang's play turned movie <M. Butterfly> was screening in a cinema downtown. Although movies are not by nature an accurate reenactment of reality, these movies, with Asian characters or settings were a window on Asian culture to my curious friend who had never been to Asia before. Awareness of minority rights and interest in foreign cultures, which started spreading in the US and Europe from the 1980s, influenced the cultural sector as well. Consequently, a few Third World or Asian films won awards in international film festivals in the 1990s. These days, some countries even have Korean film directors' reviews. Unlike Hollywood blockbusters that never fail to reek of money or European movies that seem to have aged, low-budget Asian movies seem like a breath of fresh air, an art of "un-expression." These movies have undoubtedly shown European and American critics a new possibility in aesthetics. This post-modernistic Orientalism, which regards Asian movies with benignity and curiosity just because they are Asian, may seem to originate from a deep understanding and interest in Asian culture. But sometimes it is nothing more than western intellectuals' sophisticated fetish for things Asian. Amidst the globalization of the film industry, there are some Asian filmmakers who go as far as to make artistic movies that appeal to the palate of Westerners. Director Chen Kaige once confessed that while making <Farewell to My Concubine,> he was constantly wondering how the movie would look in the eyes of foreigners. Perhaps that is why Asian movies that have drawn the attention of the West have a few set commonalities despite their distinct artistic styles. Asian movies are usually set in historic times of war or internal turmoil. If not, they portray religious ideas not found in the West, or describe distorted, chauvinistic gender roles or sadistic or masochistic sexual relationships bound to invite criticism in Western societies for being politically incorrect. In other words, Asian movies enjoying western critical acclaim are stuck in a pre-modern limbo that anyone with reasonable, rational 'western' logic would never understand. To add insult to injury, the sacrificial lamb chosen to literally embody the irrational but therefore 'lyrical and beautiful' chaos of Asia is none other than Asian women. Some may complain that I am yet again picking at the worn-out issue of Orientalism in the face of simple, friendly interest, but still, foreign interest in Korean movies sometimes calls for suspicious scrutiny. reported by Woo Mi Seong(Special Researcher at the [email protected] 다른기사 보기	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Supreme Court Throws Out Ruling Against Oregon Bakery over Lesbian Cake By Ray Mahan\|June 18th, 2019\|LGBT\| The Supreme Court on Monday tossed out an Oregon court ruling against baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for lesbians. The court issued an order telling judges in Oregon to reexamine the case in light of Supreme Court decision ruling on Colorado baker who had been a subject to anti-religious harassment and bullying when a state civil rights commission determined he had violated anti-discrimination laws by refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex couple. Breitbart reported that attorneys for Oregon bakers Melissa and Aaron Klein argued that similar anti-religious hostility was behind a state administrative ruling that required the Klein's to pay a monetary penalty for declining to bake a cake for a lesbian couple in 2013. They also argued that requiring the couple to bake the cake violated their first amendment free speech rights by compelling them to express an opinion with which they disagreed. Here's how Bretibart's Thomas D. Williams described the background to the case: In one of the most notorious religious liberty cases in recent years, Aaron and Melissa Klein, owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa, were found guilty of discrimination in 2013 of for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple because it violated the tenets of their Christian faith. The court sentenced the Christian couple to a fine of $135,000 for the "emotional damage" they had allegedly caused the lesbian pair. Rachel Cryer-Bowman and Laurel Bowman-Cryer had accused the Kleins of "mental rape," adding that they had suffered a "loss of appetite" and "impaired digestion" from the ordeal, which remarkably led to simultaneous "weight gain." In 2015, Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian slapped a gag order on the Kleins, following the couple's interview with Family Research Council's Tony Perkins. During the interview, Aaron said among other things, "This fight is not over. We will continue to stand strong." "The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries hereby orders [Aaron and Melissa Klein] to cease and desist from publishing, circulating, issuing or displaying, or causing to be published … any communication to the effect that any of the accommodations … will be refused, withheld from or denied to, or that any discrimination be made against, any person on account of their sexual orientation," Avakian wrote. "This effectively strips us of all our First Amendment rights," wrote the Kleins on their Facebook page. "According to the state of Oregon we neither have freedom of religion or freedom of speech." "We lost everything we loved and worked so hard to build," she said. The harassment of bakeries across the country is a story we are too familiar with. The homosexual activists sole job is to harass bakers that have Christian beliefs. They are putting them out of business and bankrupting them with legal fees for this sole reason. It should be considered a HATE CRIME. The same sex couples ould have easily had their cake made at a multitude of other bakeries willing to celebrate their so-called marriage. But instead, they target Christian folks, whom they hate already, in order to participate int their sanctimonious event? To these people activism comes first, and their special event second. Thank God that the SCOTUS saw what was happening and shut it down.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Tag: Charlie Ahearn Charlie Ahearn on Documenting the Rise of Hip-Hop by Jon Hogan May 18, 2017 May 17, 2017 Charlie Ahearn talks about his new work and memories of the beginnings of hip-hop ahead of his exhibition at P.P.O.W. Gallery and movie screening at Metrograph. 35 Years After Fashion Moda, a Bronx Gallery Revisits the Landmark Space by Tiernan Morgan August 6, 2015 August 17, 2015 1978. Weary of the SoHo art scene, artist Stefan Eins decided to open a new art space in the South Bronx. The space was named Fashion Moda (1978-1993) an abbreviation of the full name painted above its entrance: Fashion 时装 Moda МОДА. Christy Rupp on Rats, Geese, and the Ecology of Public Art by Tiernan Morgan February 20, 2015 April 18, 2016 Christy Rupp burst onto the New York art scene with "Rat Patrol," a street art response to the sanitation strike of 1979. The East Village Eye: Where Art, Hip Hop, and Punk Collided by Tiernan Morgan November 12, 2014 April 18, 2016 Between May 1979 and January 1987, the East Village Eye breathlessly covered the East Village art scene. Indiscriminate in its interests, the magazine charted the rise of hip hop, graffiti, and punk, and is widely credited with contributing to the intermingling of several New York scenes. The Story of Hip-Hop's Film Birth by RJ Rushmore November 27, 2013 November 27, 2013 Charlie Ahearn is known as an independent filmmaker, but he's much more than that. He's perhaps better described as a community filmmaker. For his films The Deadly Art of Survival (1979) and Wild Style (1983), he connected with local communities of young New Yorkers (many of them teenagers) and worked with them to make movies that starred these amateur actors essentially playing themselves. Don't Forget Fashion 时装 Moda МОДА by Emily Colucci July 22, 2011 July 28, 2011 Almost completely left out of the Jeffrey Deitch-organized Art in The Streets at LA's Museum of Contemporary Art and minimally referenced in its exhibition catalogue and other recently published surveys of graffiti and street art, the historical importance of Fashion 时装 Moda МОДА has been lost to a generation of artists and graffiti-lovers. It's time for that to change.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Innovative and Inclusive Design Solutions Recognised by the Helen Hamlyn Awards 2017 Reagiro, Reto Togni The Third Thumb, Danielle Clode Atmospheric Pressures: reimagining the interior ecosystem of London Underground, Braelyn Hamill Strata, Katrine Hesseldahl & Victor Strimsfors Begego, Mafalda Sobral Okun Makoko, Tolu Odusanya & Umi Baden-Powell From the world's first manual wheelchair with a steering system to a solution to poor air quality in the London Underground, the Helen Hamlyn Awards have recognised six RCA graduate projects that have the potential to improve people's lives through inclusive design. Organised by the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, the annual awards are spread across six categories, with each winner receiving £2,000 prize money to support further development of their project. The winners were chosen by a panel of experts from a shortlist based on evidence of a real social issue or problem, rigorous research including user-testing, and worthiness of solution. The Snowdon Award for Disability was awarded to Innovation Design Engineering (IDE) graduate Reto Togni for his design of the world's first manual everyday wheelchair with a steering system. The chair is controlled through upper body movement rather than braking and pushing, making it easier and more enjoyable to use, improving body awareness and stimulating muscles that are not otherwise used. 'IDE has made me much more aware of how important it is to engage with potential users and given me a toolset to conduct that primary research,' Reto explained. He developed his wheelchair design through a combination of user-centred and experimental design processes, making full-scale prototypes and stepping out of the studio to test them. Reto has filed a patent for the core mechanism of his design, which he will be presenting at the Global Disability Innovation Summit in July. He is also in contact with users, manufacturers and medical experts who are interested in future developments and running clinical trials on the therapeutic benefits of the system. The Helen Hamlyn Design Award for Creativity was awarded to Design Products graduate Danielle Clode, for The Third Thumb – a prosthetic additional digit that is controlled by the feet. 'Prosthetics are such unique products; it's a product relationship unlike any other,' Danielle said. 'I wanted to really explore this connection that develops between the wearer and the limb, so I wanted the design to be able to be experienced by anyone.' Danielle's design strengthens and enhances natural dexterity through robotic technical innovation, not only addressing limb loss but allowing people from all abilities to extend their capabilities. 'The Third Thumb is not just a physical object to be experienced, but it is also a cross-section of a large body of research that I am hoping to pursue further,' Danielle explained. 'I would like to continue to develop my live-hinge 3D printed thumb prosthetic, and start to apply my research and development to other areas within prosthetic design.' Interior Design graduate Braelyn Hamill was awarded the Scott Brownrigg Design Award for Inclusive Spaces for her project Atmospheric Pressures: reimagining the interior ecosystem of London Underground. Braelyn's design presents a solution to poor air quality on the London Underground, filtering the air with plants and rock salt tiles, designed to match the existing iconic London Underground tiles. 'Reimagining the London Underground came from investigating latent potentials in our already existing transport infrastructure' Braelyn explained. 'It was also partially born out of my miserable daily summer commute on the Tube. Most of my research was focused on reinvigorating pre-existing systems to produce healthier, more balanced, more helpful, and happier municipal spaces for near future urban dwellers.' The other Helen Hamlyn Award winners were Katrine Hesseldahl and Victor Strimfors, from Design Products, who won the Realys Design Award for Work Futures for their sustainable modular furniture system. STRATA Pace Layer Project, combats furniture waste with parts sold in layers, allowing owners to substitute just the part that needs replacing. IDE graduate Mafalda Sobral won the Stannah Inclusive Design Award for her system Begego that enables children to be independent in managing Type 1 diabetes by connecting existing devices to alert users when blood sugar is low. The MIE Design Award for Healthcare was awarded to Design Products graduate Tolu Odusanya, and Architecture graduate Umi Baden-Powell, for Okun Makoko a collaborative project that tackles the urgent problem of energy supply in Makoko, a floating slum neighbourhood of Lagos. Find out more about the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design. Research, Knowledge Exchange & Innovation AlumniRCA RCA Designers, Researchers and Alumni at London Design Festival 2017 NEW OLD Exhibition at Design Museum Showcases Designs for Later Life Government Announces Support for Royal College of Art's New Battersea Campus Government Makes Public Budget Commitment to New Royal College of Art Campus	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
(Concert Review) SONGS AND STORIES featuring ART ALEXAKIS of EVERCLEAR Live at The Paramount in Huntington, New York (5/29/2019) On May 29th, it was a unique evening of music and nostalgia as it was an intimate acoustic performance in the "Songs and Stories" concert series. This night featured legendary frontman Art Alexakis of Everclear with Chris Collingwood of Fountains of Wayne, Max Collins of Eve 6, and John Wozniak of Marcy Playground performing their hits and their stories. This wasn't just a normal evening of music, this was an intimate setting where the songs that we knew and loved from the 90's came to life. Fans got to listen to stories from the songs and it was pretty cool when instead of just one singer performing at a time, they would song-swap and share the stage for many of the songs. It was also a night of charity as $1 from each ticket sale went towards the Sweet Musicians Relief Fund to help out musicians, roadies and the like with funds to help cover illnesses and disabilities. The night ended with a Q and A session. Overall, just a fun night of music! Art Alexakis Setlist: Songs From An American Movie, Part 1 Heartspark Dollarsign Sunshine Love Song I Will Buy You A New Life Father of Mine Loser Makes Good Here are the remaining dates for the Songs & Stories Tour: Sun. 6/9- Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota Tue. 6/11- Fargo Theatre in Fargo, North Dakota Wed. 6/12- The District in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Thu. 6/13- Wave in Wichita, Kansas Fans can find EVERCLEAR at the following locations: www.facebook.com/everclear www.everclearmusic.com www.instagram.com/EverclearBand www.twitter.com/EverclearBand Photo Credit: Crios Photography (Concert Review) KANSAS Live at Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (5/30/2019) Summerland Tour featuring Everclear, Marcy Playground, and Local H Proved to Des Moines that "Everything Is Wonderful Now" (Concert Review) THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Live at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey (5/2/2019) (Concert Review) "10th Anniversary of "Constellations" featuring AUGUST BURNS RED with special guests SILVERSTEIN and SILENT PLANET Live at the Skyway Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota(7/2/2019) Tags: Art Alexakis Chris Collingwood Concert Photography Concert Reviews Eve 6 Everclear Fountains Of Wayne John Wozniak Marcy Playground Max Collins Photography Songs and Stories Previous Season 13 AMERICAN IDOL Winner CALEB JOHNSON Converses with Mark Dean of Madness To Creation on "Born From Southern Ground" and Creative Freedom! Next "Are You Ready" for LEELA JAMES to Converse with Madness To Creation on her New Album, Kennedy Center Honors, and Empowering Women	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Five promised jobs in Turkey, duped of Rs 2.8 lakh The complainant, Prakash Singh, hails from Uttarakhand and works in Mumbai. He was contacted on WhatsApp and email by the accused, police said. On the directions of the accused, Singh and four others reached a hotel in Mahipalpur. Written by Anand Mohan J \| New Delhi \| Published: June 14, 2018 2:32:14 am The accused collected over Rs 2 lakh and converted the money into dollars. Five men from Mumbai were allegedly duped of Rs 2.8 lakh by a Delhi-based agent, who promised them jobs in a five-star hotel in Turkey, police said. The accused was eventually beaten up by the men and handed over to police. "The case was registered at Vasant Vihar police station under IPC Section 420. We had registered the case based on the statement of the victims," said DCP (southwest) Milind Mahadeo Dumbere. The accused has been identified as Sanjeev Rajpoot. The complainant, Prakash Singh, hails from Uttarakhand and works in Mumbai. He was contacted on WhatsApp and email by the accused, police said. On the directions of the accused, Singh and four others reached a hotel in Mahipalpur. The rooms had been booked. The accused collected over Rs 2 lakh and converted the money into dollars. They were then asked to book flight tickets. "The accused then took their money and gave them some documents, promising them to return with their tickets. But he didn't come back," the officer said. When the five men could not trace him, they received a call from a friend in Mumbai who had also arrived in Delhi to meet Rajpoot. The five then asked him to set up a meeting with the accused at Vasant Vihar, where they waited for him. When the accused saw them hiding in a corner, he tried to flee, but was caught and handed over to police. For all the latest Delhi News, download Indian Express App Anand Mohan J... read more Right to seek mercy is a Constitutional right: December 16 gangrape convict 'Stay out of Delhi for a month': Court grants bail to Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Accused claims witnesses unreliable, misled court	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Toward a Definition of Minoan Agropastoral Landscapes: Results of the Survey at Palaikastro (Crete) Hèctor A. Orengo Carl Knappett Agricultural production and the palatial redistribution of staples have played a key role in the debate concerning the emergence of social complexity in Minoan Crete. However, much of the focus has fallen on major settlements where such products were consumed, rather than on the landscape where agricultural surplus was produced. While there is no shortage of landscape surveys on Crete, their emphasis has typically been on the distribution of rural settlements instead of on identifying landscape structures and arrangements—such as terraces, enclosures, and field systems—that might provide data about a territory's economic focus. A key aim of the new survey at Palaikastro has been to address this bias. By combining extensive archaeological survey with differential GPS (DGPS) measurements, high-resolution aerial photography, and microrelief generation and analysis, the project has identified hundreds of structures, forming an almost continuous fossilized landscape and providing important clues on landscape management practices. The results highlight the importance of pastoral practices, to which a large part of the landscape was dedicated. Agricultural arrangements were also documented in the form of terraced areas adapted for dryland agriculture and reflecting concerns for soil retention. We argue that a highly structured landscape, indicative of pressures in land use, was established during the Middle and Late Minoan periods across Palaikastro's territory. Landscape Archaeology Settlement Patterns By Hector A. Orengo and Carl Knappett	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Why Do We Overlook Self-Kindness When It Comes to Our Mental Health? Why don't you just snap out of it? Can't you be happy for once? You should be stronger than this. When you're struggling with your mental health, it can be difficult to cope with these kinds of cruel criticisms—and you're not alone if these comments are coming from the person whose support you need the most: yourself. When we polled the Shine community, 73.6% of our members said that one of the most difficult things when it comes to caring for their mental health is being kind to themselves. 73.6% of Shine members said that one of the most difficult things when it comes to caring for their mental health is being kind to themselves. While we often talk about the physical tactics to care for our mental health and how to get support from others, we don't often talk about the bout of self-shame that can accompany us when we're caring for our mental health. It's that stream of negative self-talk that runs through our heads, making us feel small and powerless in our journey to get better. Self-shame is unrelentless in convincing us to don the label of "different" or "other" or "weak" because of our mental health struggles—and sometimes, it even subconsciously stops us from uncovering the best ways we can tend to our personal needs. "Shame certainly gets in the way of taking care of ourselves because we start to build a message [of negativity]," Nedra Tawwab, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., tells Shine. That message often reinforces negative stories we tell ourselves, and it can stop us from recognizing that we deserve self-kindness. Shame is a human emotion, and sometimes it can be helpful (like when it helps you recognize someone else's boundary). But when it morphs into toxic shame or internalized shame, it can lead to feelings of anger, anxiety, sadness, and loneliness. There's one red flag that's key to recognizing when shame becomes toxic, Tawwab says. "Unhealthy shame looks like a repeated message," she says. "It's that constant drag of 'you're bad,' or 'you're not good enough' or 'you're not worthy'—that's unhealthy." Tawwab explains that if you start experiencing that unhealthy shame for a long period of time (a week or more), that's a sign to take it on. Why: When we operate from a place of self-kindness instead of self-shame, it becomes easier for us to cope with tough situations and soothe ourselves in the process. Here are some tips to get back on your own team and embrace self-kindness when you're caring for your mental health. Challenge Your Thoughts With Self-Talk Swaps Self-shame is powered by negative thoughts—and these criticisms can often stem from the stigma around mental health that exists in our society. No one else is struggling—why are you? You're weak if you feel this way. Try challenging those thoughts—and remember that they aren't the sum total of who you are. Take a moment to stop these thoughts in their tracks and uncover reasons why they're false. Try challenging negative thoughts—and remember that they aren't the total sum of who you are. No one else is struggling—why are you? Mental illnesses affect 1 in 4 people globally—even if it's not being openly discussed in your network, you're far from alone in needing to care for your mental health. You're weak if you feel this way. No, you're not. Mental illness is just that—an illness that requires care and treatment like any other illness. It's not something you can simply fix by wishing so, and it is not your fault. It's easier said than done—but Tawwab suggests asking yourself these two questions next time you're feeling up for a challenge: ●︎ Would I say this to a friend? ●︎ What would people think if they heard me say this out loud to myself? It's OK To Aim For Neutral When we put pressure on ourselves to love where we're at, it can be...overwhelming. While self-love can definitely be a goal to strive towards, it's important to remember that just liking—or feeling neutral—about yourself is OK, too. It's just one way to practice self-acceptance. While self-love can definitely be a goal to strive towards, it's important to remember that just liking—or feeling neutral—about yourself is OK, too. Similar to the concept of body neutrality, self-neutrality helps you build up to self-compassion. It involves accepting yourself as you are, with as much objectivity as you can muster. The key to self-neutrality is exercising your impartiality and letting go of how you think you should be feeling about something, and honoring it for what it is. To get started, try looking at yourself and your thoughts as if you were a neutral observer. Just examine how things are at face value. For example: Try thanking yourself simply for just...existing. Rewrite Your Story We often get wrapped up in the stories of ourselves that we create—and most of the time, they aren't really true or describe who we are as a whole person. Sometimes these stories are hinged on things we've done wrong or wins we haven't quite reached yet. What does the story you tell yourself look like? If it's full of negative descriptors, try challenging and rewriting that. Sometimes the narratives we tell ourselves aren't fully fledged, but rather just a lot of thoughts that build into an idea of who we think we are. What does the story you tell yourself look like? If it's full of negative descriptors, try challenging and rewriting that. For example: It can sound like "I'll never get better" or "I am not good enough" thoughts that shape overall ideas of ourselves. Here are questions to help you begin the rewrites. ●︎ Why have you told the story in this way? ●︎ How would you want someone else to tell this story? ●︎ What do you want to learn about what you've experienced? When you take time to examine the story you tell yourself, you're also helping future you learn the best way to lean into self-kindness in the future. Building a foundation of acceptance can help you overcome challenges—especially when you remember that you are worthy of self-kindness. If you're struggling with your mental health, know that seeking help is a strength—not a weakness. If you or someone you care about needs help, text 741741 to talk with a crisis counselor at Crisis Text Line—it's free, confidential, and available at all hours. Read next: Your 4-Step Plan to Transform Negative Self-Talk Into Self-Kindness	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Jacky Cheung & Andy Lau Are Both 59, But Netizens Say Jacky Now Looks 10 Years Older Netizens were taken aback by Jacky's "haggard" appearance in a recent video. By Ilsa Chan Heavenly King Jacky Cheung, 59, isn't just known for being a nice guy, he is very generous too. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he has donated to charitable causes, lent his voice to charity concerts and has also released a song to pay tribute to frontline workers. Most recently, Jacky appeared in a video to cheer on the residents of Hebei's capital, Shijiazhuang, which is now under lockdown after a surge of new infections were reported. However, the video, which featured a number of Chinese artistes as well as Eric Tsang, generated a fair bit of buzz on the internet, but not for the reasons you'd think. Netizens were more focused on how much "older" he looked While fans were thrilled to see the Jacky, who has kept a low profile in recent months, there were some who were taken aback by his "haggard" appearance, which resulted in less-than-kind comments about his grey beard, "glazed eyes", "gaunt" cheeks, as well as how much he's aged. We think it's just the beard Some netizens even compared him to fellow Heavenly King Andy Lau, who is also 59, saying that Jacky now looks 10 years older. A fresher-looking Jacky during the One World: Together At Home concert in April However, there were others that defended Jacky, pointing out that ageing is "normal" and "part and parcel of life". "It is impossible for people to have an ageless appearance," commented one fan. Well, tell that to Andy Lau. The Four Heavenly Kings Each Donated HK$1mil To Help Hongkong's COVID-19 Hit Showbiz Industry Netizens Are Not Happy That Jacky Cheung and Eason Chan Were Listed As Singers From China During One World: Together At Home Concert Tony Leung, 58, Gets Age Shamed After A Fan Posts Recent Photo With Him Zhang Ziyi's Costumes In New Drama Likened To Corn and Candy Wrappers Netizens Are Shocked At How Much Older Chow Yun Fat, 65, Looks In His Selfie With Alan Tam, 70 Vic Chou Says An F4 Reunion For Their 20th Anniversary This Year Could Happen Though It Would Be "Troublesome" Reporter Claims Charmaine Sheh Was Paid "Just S$3.4K" To Attend A Ribbon-Cutting Event And That Over 600 Hongkong Artistes Are Out Of A Job	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Twitter, PayPal, and Venmo ban Ali Alexander, who organized DC's 'Stop the Steal' rally where Trump incited the Capitol riot Ali Alexander, an organizer of Wednesday's "Stop the Steal" rally in Washington, DC, has been banned from Twitter. The rally, where President Donald Trump spoke before his supporters stormed the US Capitol building in an incident that resulted in the death of five people, was the capstone on a series of "Stop the Steal" events since November. The events sought to organize around and promote the lie that Trump, rather than President-elect Joe Biden, was the true winner of the 2020 presidential election. Biden won 306 electoral college votes to Trump's 232, and a popular vote margin of more than 7 million. Trump and his allies have filed more than 40 lawsuits challenging the results, but none have been successful. Alexander was suspended from Twitter Sunday. In an Instagram story, he said the suspension was permanent. He also said on Parler that he was banned from PayPal and Venmo. A representative for PayPal, which owns Venmo, told Insider the account was "closed due to a violation of our Acceptable Use Policy." Alexander still maintains a presence on Patreon, which didn't immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. Deleted tweets from Alexander reviewed by The Daily Beast show he frequently used the phrase "1776" as a threat directed to opponents of Trump's efforts to overturn the election results. "If they do this, everyone can guess what me and 500,000 others will do to that building," Alexander tweeted on December 30, according to the Daily Beast. "1776 is always an option." At the January 6 rally, he led a chant of "victory or death!" As rioters stormed the Capitol, he posted a video to Twitter where he said "I don't disavow this." "I think people should be rowdy, I think people should be messy," he also said in a video posted to Twitter, according to the Daily Beast. "I do believe that we own that U.S. Capitol. So I'm not apologizing for nothing." "Conflating our legally, peaceful permitted events with the breach of the US Capitol building is defamatory and false," Alexander said in an Instagram story Sunday. In another Instagram story, he posted a screenshot showing that several of his stories were removed for "violence or dangerous organizations." Alexander didn't immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. Twitter banned Trump permanently from the platform on Friday, citing tweets they said glorified violence. It also banned several other pro-Trump figures. Major tech platforms like Google and Apple's app store and Amazon Web Services have also cracked down on speech they view as pro-violence, removing services for Parler, a social network widely viewed as a haven for white supremacists. 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Rocko's Modern Life – Season 3 The third season of Rocko's Modern Life originally aired from 1995-1996. My rewatch of Rocko's Modern Life really could not have gone better. I suppose it would be better if it wasn't during a pandemic, but what can you do? The show has been a delight, and while I felt Season Two was pretty much on par with the first season, I think an argument can be made that Season Three is the best one so far. In case you need a refresher, Rocko's Modern Life is a cartoon created by Joe Murray that managed to amass a team of extremely talented people, many of whom went on to create more wonderful television. Rocko (Carlos Alazraqui) is a wallaby from Australia trying to navigate the 90s. Season Two saw him deal with thorny issues like immigration as well as some health problems. Money is often tight and his job as a clerk at a comic book store hardly feels secure, but somehow he gets by. The show is able to mix in real world problems with insane lunacy. The phrase "insane lunacy" sounds redundant, but for a show like Rocko's Modern Life the redundancy feels very appropriate. For an adult, few things are more relatable than car trouble. For Season Three, the show tackled more real world issues and even managed to strengthen its continuity somewhat. The relationship between Rocko's best friends, Heffer (Tom Kenny) and Filburt (Doug Lawrence) added a combative element to the mix to differentiate the two. They're pals through and through, but the two get on each other's nerves and they frequently fail to see eye to eye with Rocko often getting stuck in the middle. And for Filburt, Season Three was a big one because he gets engaged to longtime girlfriend Dr. Hutchison (Linda Wallem) in "The Big Question" which is immediately followed by "The Big Answer" where the two tie the knot. The Bigheads are still around as well and get their own shorts to shine and the show even tackles its first musical with the eco-friendly "Zanzibar." That one, interestingly, is immediately followed by the show's first dialogue-free short "Fatal Contraption." Season Three of the show never fails to be funny and the gags are really upped for this third season. The show's first Halloween episode "Sugar Frosted Frights" has a lot of horror-themed gags and it's paired with another spooky episode, "Ed is Dead." One of the show's funniest episodes is also present in this season in "Fish-N-Chumps." The boys go fishing, only to find themselves in turn being fished, and all the while Filburt drives Heffer nuts with his enthusiasm for a new watch. Tom Kenny does some excellent ad-libbing with a captain character who features two peg legs, peg arms, and even peg eyes (Family Guy totally ripped him off)! My favorite might be "Fortune Cookie" though, if I have to pick a most funniest episode since it features the incredibly quotable fortune that Filburt receives, "Bad luck and extreme misfortune will infest your pathetic soul for all eternity." There's an episode where Bev (Charlie Adler) is accidentally given a new nose which reveals to her that her husband stinks, a crazed tour guide stalks Rocko and Heffer on a trip to France, and there's even a famous nude scene in "Camera Shy." I don't think there's a more outrageous scene in the show's history than this. Rocko's Modern Life is rarely short on laughs, but what sets it apart from its peers is the infusion of real world problems. None demonstrate that better than "The Big Answer" in which Filburt and Dr. Hutchison find out that planning a wedding is awful, especially when your guests don't get along. It's a great episode because in the end they realize it's their day, no one else's, and they do what works for them. "Old, Fogey, Froggie" deals with getting old, and uses Mr. Bighead (Adler) as a way of exploring that subject. It's a subject few children can relate to, but one I sure can. We get another look into what gets Bev's motor running: novelty noses. Season Three is also the season where the show got metta before that was even something in style. "Wacky Delly" is a two-parter all about making cartoons. For this one, Ralph Bighead (Joe Murray) returns after airing the final episode of his cartoon The Fatheads and is eager to explore other, more respected, avenues for his art. The problem is the network he works for basically owns him and he owes it another cartoon. Rather than make something his heart isn't into, he cooks up a plan to have Rocko and his friends make the cartoon for him assuming it will be so terrible the network will terminate his contract. Instead, the show is a huge hit forcing Ralph to go to extreme measures to sabotage it. He has a reckoning eventually, realizing his cartoon making is totally legitimate art and can be quite satisfying. It certainly feels almost autobiographical on the part of Joe Murray as Rocko was never his first choice to bring to life and it's an episode many cite as the show's best. If you ever wanted to know how to make a cartoon, "Wacky Delly" has you covered. It was also quite interesting to see the show branch into activism for its third season. I mentioned it earlier, but "Zanzibar" is not only the show's first musical, but it's also very much about environmentalism. The subject came about naturally, according to Murray, and the musical format was settled on to make the message of the episode not feel so preachy. It's almost painfully relevant today, but at least the songs are quite catchy and pleasant so it hopefully won't bring you down too much. A new hero for environmentalists every where: Captain Compost-Heap! Over the years, Rocko's Modern Life has become somewhat infamous for its humor aimed at adults. These are the gags that when looked back upon viewers are shocked they even made it into the show. While there was no major act of censorship after the fact with Season Three, there's still plenty of humor that's a little blue. There's an episode titled "Schnit-heads," which is a surprising title all by itself. It features Heffer getting caught up in a sausage cult. Sadly, the phrase "sausage fest" is never mentioned. "Fortune Cookie" also features a segment that took a long time to get approval from Nickelodeon in which Really Really Big Man's nipples go berserk. It's as ludicrous as it sounds. Plus the whole time he's trying to talk a bird down from a statue who's threatening to defecate upon it. And the show even features some death in the episode "Bye Bye Birdie" when Heffer kills Filburt's bird, Turdy, by sitting on it. Rocko and Heffer then try to hide it from Filburt in a Weekend at Bernie's manner. Possibly the best piece of awkward humor arises in "An Elk for Heffer" in which Heffer is informed he needs to bring an elk home for dinner as part of a growing-up ritual with his family's wolf pack. Heffer then goes out and finds an elk for a date not realizing the whole intent of the arrangement is to actually hunt and kill an elk and provide dinner for his family. Heffer thinks he's found love, but turns out Elky here is actually a racist. Maybe the show should have let the wolves consume her… As far as physical releases go, the third season is also superior to the previous ones since it contains better bonus material. While I was hoping for actual commentaries on the episodes, there are what the DVD refers to as selected scene commentaries. It's a misleading label as the feature is really just Joe Murray going over his thoughts and feelings on the third season of the show. He covers a lot of ground in the short run time and it's definitely worth a watch and is more informative than the character portraits from the Season Two set. Again, it's not what I was hoping for, but I did enjoy it. The third season of Rocko's Modern Life is simply the show at its best. I continue to be charmed and amazed by the quality and it truly is a show that can be enjoyed by all ages. It's been a real hit in my house where I'll watch it with my young kids and even watch it with my wife after they go to bed. I don't know what the fourth season can do to top this one, but I look forward to seeing how it tries. This entry was posted on Thursday, May 21st, 2020 at 7:04 pm and tagged with 90's cartoons, carlos alazraqui, charlie adler, doug lawrence, joe murray, nickelodeon, nicktoons, rocko's modern life, stephen hillenburg, tom kenny and posted in Television. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. « The Iron Giant (1999) Boss Fight Studio Bruiser the Betelgeusian Berserker Baboon (Bucky O'Hare) »	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Love in the Ancient Citadel tiptoes on to a modern stage Update: August, 26/2017 - 08:45 Only love remains: Love in Citadel combines ballet, Vietnamese folk art and contemporary dance in an innovative work. — VNS Photo Mỹ Hà By Nguyễn Mỹ Hà Over centuries, the tragic story of Mỵ Châu, the princess of Âu Lạc Kingdom, and Trọng Thủy, the prince of the northern rival Kingdom has served as a warning about the big neighbour's ambition to take over the country. Văn Lang was the land of King An Dương Vương, who had only one crown princess, Mỵ Châu. As fate would have it, the princess fell in love with Trọng Thủy, son of her father's rival. An Dương Vương had a military secret that would help him and his less populous army ward off any foreign attacks. Trọng Thủy was sent to Âu Lạc with the mission of seducing the princess and eventually, steal her father's secret. The two fell in love, got married and lived happily in Âu Lạc, but the prince still had in mind his father's assignment. Naïve and loyal to her husband, Mỵ Châu negligently showed her husband the deadly secret that had helped defend her father and his kingdom. After stealing the sacred and powerful turtle claw, Trọng Thủy made an excuse to go visit his parents in his country. Before he leaving he asked: "How could I find you if anything bad happens before I am back?" To which, Mỵ Châu said: "I have a goose feather cloak, and I will spread its feathers along the way. Follow them to me." Soon after he got home, Triệu Đà launched another attack on the Âu Lạc Kingdom and captured the citadel. King An Dương Vương fled on a horse with his beloved daughter behind his back. "The enemy is behind your back," was what the Sacred Turtle told the king, who killed her for having lost the citadel and he walked into the deep sea. As a spy, he'd fulfilled his duty, but Trọng Thủy loved his wife. He followed the white feathers to find his wife dead and jumped into a nearby well. Legend has it that the drops of Mỵ Châu's blood immersed with sea and turned into pearls, symbolizing her clean conscience. The pearls are said to be even shinier and more beautiful if washed with water from the nearby well. The way the love story of Mỵ Châu and Trọng Thủy has been narrated over the years has pointed suspicious fingers at women who marry foreigners. A more contemporary and humane approach to this famous legend as been presented by the Viet Nam Opera and Ballet Theatre. Choreographed by Bertrand d'At, director of Ballet National du Rhin for 15 years since 1997, the ballet turns the mystic legend of two thousand years ago into today's love, something every young man and woman can relate do. It is told in nine easy-to-follow scenes, but I felt two or three-act piece with smaller scenes would have carried greater heft. Using the recorded tunes of Debessy was perhaps the biggest setback of this piece. Opening out as a busy scene from today, the story evolves via a dream of the young man. A full screen sheer curtain was placed between the audience and dancers performing behind it. It was appropriate at first, as it referred to the dream and the ancient love story, but not having it rolled up towards the end of the ballet spoilt things somewhat. The ancient costumes were beautifully designed at attention paid to details, like the headwear, the deep red colour so significant to the ancient land of Phú Thọ, where ancestors of Việt people originated from, have turned into graceful belts of corps de ballet. VNOB's young and very talented dancers showcased their grand jumps and pirouettes. These were so well done that one felt they could land a job with any bigger ballet companies. The many flaps and flowing attire undermined the usual graceful tutu of the prima ballerina, but it I guess it could be an innovative change younger audiences can accept. Thu Hằng as Mỵ Châu and Emeritus Phan Lương as Trọng Thủy were impressive. The two rival kings, An Dương Vương, played by Emeritus Artist Cao Chí Thành, who's grand jeté has become a legend in the dance world, and King Triệu Đà played by Đàm Hàn Giang, dubbed the Prince of Ballet in Việt Nam, pulled off their roles well. I am used to seeing ballets with many women dancing in it, so it was and was so surprised to see VNOB having quite many young balerinos in its corps de ballet. This should be a knock-out: a pas de deux with two men dancing. The King and Queen in a ballet can be quite dull, as they wear clothing so ornate that it is impossible for them to dance. Not so in Love in Citadel. Here there were only two kings and no queen. And they had their own solo parts to play. Someone murmured next to me, "I don't find King An Dương Vương very powerful!" Well, I guess this was because he wore such a simple light outfit, he got to dance quite much and, last but not least, his crown was too big to wear while dancing, so he took it off every time he danced. I suppose if you're King, you're not supposed to take of your crown, the ultimate sign of power, in front of the public. Towards the end, the beautiful pas de deux between the main couple before they departed to war was so moving that I wanted to see the sheer curtains rolled high up. The closing scene is that of a young couple reuniting in today's time, leaving the past, like a dream behind. This tragic love story had been a theme in all art genres in Việt Nam, including tuồng (classical drama), chèo (popular drama) and cải lương (reformed opera) and modern theatre. Mỵ Châu-Trọng Thủy was premiered as a ballet 30 years ago by choreographer People's Artist Trần Minh. Ten years ago, another ballet named Red Pearls choreographed by Việt Cường and Kim Quy retold this story. The 90-minute showt by Bertrand d'At brought together the best of east and west. It premiered in Hà Nội in November 24, 2010 for Thăng Long-Hà Nội's 1000th founding anniversary. D'At founded a company called Ballet de L'Est in 1996 before he joined Ballet du Rhin. Toward his last years, he helped the Shanghai Ballet in China stage A Sign of Love and worked with Viet Nam Opera Ballet Theatre. D'At was found dead in his apartment in 2014, so was absent for the staging what could have been his last work in Hà Nội. However I believe, Love in Citadel, can carry on. 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Nick Cannon Fired by MTV Parent Company Over Anti-Semitic Remarks July 15, 2020 Celebs, Entertainment ViacomCBS, the parent company of TV networks including MTV and Nickelodeon, ended its decades-long relationship with Nick Cannon after he made anti-Semitic remarks on his podcast. Stars Who Were Fired From Jobs Read article "ViacomCBS condemns bigotry of any kind, and we categorically denounce all forms of anti-Semitism," a spokesperson for the mass media conglomerate said in a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday, July 14. "We have spoken with Nick Cannon about an episode of his podcast 'Cannon's Class' on YouTube, which promoted hateful speech and spread anti-Semitic conspiracy theories." The statement continued, "While we support ongoing education and dialogue in the fight against bigotry, we are deeply troubled that Nick has failed to acknowledge or apologize for perpetuating anti-Semitism, and we are terminating our relationship with him. We are committed to doing better in our response to incidents of anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry. ViacomCBS will have further announcements on our efforts to combat hate of all kinds." Stars Fired From Reality Shows Through the Years Read article Cannon, 39, had been a member of the Viacom family since 1998, when he made his TV debut on Nickelodeon's All That. After landing his own spinoff, The Nick Cannon Show, which aired on the children's cable channel from 2002 to 2003, he moved over to MTV, another Viacom-owned network. There, he has hosted and executive-produced Wild 'n Out since 2005; the MTV sketch comedy series expanded to its sister network VH1 in the summer of 2019. In the June 30 episode of "Cannon's Class," the actor-comedian interviewed rapper Richard "Professor Griff" Griffin, who was fired from the group Public Enemy after making anti-Semitic remarks in 1989. Cannon said on the podcast that Black people are the "true Hebrews" in addition to discussing several anti-Semitic conspiracy theories regarding the well-known Rothschild banking family. Celebrities' Biggest Social Media Fails Read article Cannon came under fire as a result of his comments and responded twice to the backlash, although he has not apologized. In his first response, which he shared via Facebook on Monday, July 13, he wrote in part, "Anyone who knows me knows that I have no hate in my heart nor malice intentions. I do not condone hate speech nor the spread of hateful rhetoric. We are living in a time when it is more important than ever to promote unity and understanding." The rapper also hosts The Masked Singer on Fox, which declined to comment when Us Weekly reached out about Cannon's future on the singing competition. Listen to Watch With Us to hear more about your favorite shows and for the latest TV news! Read More About: Nick Cannon Fired by MTV Parent Company Over Anti-Semitic Remarks « Eva Marcille Continues To Ask For Justice For Breonna Taylor Diddy Shocks Some Fans With His Back Tattoo »	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Lake and river ice cover Prod-ID: IND-190-en Also known as: CLIM 020 Published 20 Nov 2012 Last modified 03 Feb 2017 Topics: Water and marine environment Climate change adaptation This page was archived on 03 Feb 2017 with reason: No more updates will be done The existence of ice cover and the timing of ice break-up influence the vertical mixing of lakes and are therefore of critical ecological importance. The duration of ice cover on European lakes and rivers has shortened at a mean rate of 12 days per century over the last 150–200 years. A further decrease in the duration of lake ice cover is projected with projected climate change. This indicator will be discontinued in January 2017. Observed change in duration of lake and river ice cover Note: Ice break-up dates and freezing dates of a) Danube River, at Budapest, 1876–2011 (5-year running average) and b) Lake Kallavesi, Finland, 1833–2011. Data provenance info is missing. Past trends The duration of ice cover in the northern hemisphere has shortened at a mean rate of 12 days per century over the last 150–200 years, resulting from a 5.8 day later ice cover and a 6.5 day earlier ice break-up on average [i]. There are, however, large differences across regions. At the Hungarian section of the River Danube, the date of first ice appearance has shifted 19–29 days later over the 1876–2011 period, while the date of final ice disappearance shifted 18–23 days earlier [ii] (see Figure 1.a). In Lake Kallavesi, eastern Finland the freezing date has shifted 15 days later in 1833–2011, while the breakup date has shifted 12 days earlier in 1822–2011 [iii] (see Figure 1.b). One recent study has simulated changes in lake ice cover throughout the Northern Hemisphere (40– 75 °N) based on one global climate model driven by the SRES A2 emission scenario. The results indicate an overall decrease in the duration of lake ice cover of 15–50 days across regions by 2040–2079, compared to the baseline period 1960–1999 [iv]. The ice cover of lakes in regions where the ice season is already short or where ice cover only occurs in cold winters is generally more strongly affected by increasing temperature than that of lakes in colder regions [v]. However, the ecological consequences of reduced ice cover are expected to be lower in areas where ice cover normally is less frequent and ecosystems thereby are adapted to less ice or ice-free conditions. [i] John J. Magnuson et al., "Historical Trends in Lake and River Ice Cover in the Northern Hemisphere", Science 289, Nr. 5485 (August 9, 2000): 1743–1746, doi:10.1126/science.289.5485.1743; EEA, Impacts of Europe's changing climate - 2008 indicator-based assessment. Joint EEA-JRC-WHO report EEA Report (Copenhagen: European Environment Agency, September 29, 2008), http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/eea_report_2008_4. [ii] Katalin Takács, "Changes in river ice regime of the River Danube" (Eötvös Loránd University, 2011), ftp://152.66.121.2/Floodrisk/_DC/docs/4_28_kkaatta.pdf. [iii] SYKE, "Lake ice in Finland - observed trends and future outlooks.", Finnish Environment Institute, 2011, http://www.environment.fi/default.asp?contentid=373875&lan=EN. [iv] Y. Dibike et al., "Response of Northern Hemisphere lake-ice cover and lake-water thermal structure patterns to a changing climate", Hydrological Processes 25 (2011): 2942–2953, doi:10.1002/hyp.8068. [v] G. A. Weyhenmeyer et al., "Large geographical differences in the sensitivity of ice-covered lakes and rivers in the Northern Hemisphere to temperature changes", Global Change Biology 17 (2011): 268–275, doi:10.1111/j.1365-2486.2010.02249.x. Observed change in duration of lake and river ice cover a) Danube River, at Budapest, 1876–2011 and b) Lake Kallavesi, Finland, 1833–2011. Ice break-up dates of lakes and rivers (day of the year) The appearance of ice on lakes and rivers requires prolonged periods with air temperatures below 0 ⁰C. The deeper the lake, the more cold is needed to cool down the lake so that ice forms. Higher temperatures will affect the duration of ice cover, the freezing and thawing dates and the thickness of the ice cover. Lake ice reduces underwater light and vertical mixing, that is, the exchange of water from different depth layers. The existence of lake ice, and the timing of lake ice break-up, is thus of critical ecological importance, influencing for instance the production and biodiversity of phytoplankton and the occurrence of winter fish kills. Ice cover of rivers and lakes is one of the parameters that determine function of aquatic ecosystems. Preparing for climate change is a major challenge for water management in Europe. Climate change is not explicitly included in the text of the Water Framework Directive. However, water management under the WFD will have to deal with the challenges posed by climate change. The stepwise and cyclical approach of the WFD River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) process makes it well suited to adaptively manage climate change impacts. In particular, the review of RBMPs every six years establishes a mechanism to prepare for and adapt to climate change. No targets have been specified. Climate-ADAPT: Adaptation in EU policy sectors Overview of EU sector policies in which mainstreaming of adaptation to climate change is ongoing or explored Climate-ADAPT: Country profiles Overview of activities of EEA member countries in preparing, developing and implementing adaptation strategies DG CLIMA: Adaptation to climate change Adaptation means anticipating the adverse effects of climate change and taking appropriate action to prevent or minimise the damage they can cause, or taking advantage of opportunities that may arise. It has been shown that well planned, early adaptation action saves money and lives in the future. This web portal provides information on all adaptation activities of the European Commission. EU Adaptation Strategy Package In April 2013, the European Commission adopted an EU strategy on adaptation to climate change, which has been welcomed by the EU Member States. The strategy aims to make Europe more climate-resilient. By taking a coherent approach and providing for improved coordination, it enhances the preparedness and capacity of all governance levels to respond to the impacts of climate change. Data on Ice-breakup Dates and Freezing Dates of Lake Kallavesi, Finland, 1833-2011 provided by Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), and data on First Ice Appearance and Final Disappearance on Danube River, at Budapest, 1876–2011 provided by Eötvös Loránd University, Institute of geography and earth sciences are displayed. Trend lines have been added. Time series of lake and river ice cover are available from several lakes and rivers in Europe. It is not currently possible to provide a comprehensive picture of lake and river ice cover in Europe. Further information on uncertainties is provided in Section 1.7 of the EEA report on Climate change, impacts, and vulnerability in Europe 2012 (http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/climate-impacts-and-vulnerability-2012/) First Ice Appearance and Final Disappearance on Danube River, at Budapest, 1876–2011 provided by Eötvös Loránd University, Institute of geography and earth sciences Data on Ice-breakup Dates and Freezing Dates of Lake Kallavesi, Finland, 1833-2011 provided by Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) DPSIR: Impact Updates are scheduled every 4 years Related briefings Briefing Arctic region briefing - The European environment — state and outlook 2015 arctic.epub b46ffd34589b42808ff8da675ded0a3b IND-190-en 08 Sep 2008 - Lake and river ice cover Danube River (Romania) Kallavesi (Kallavesi, Finland) For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/lake-and-river-ice-cover-1/assessment or scan the QR code. 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NewsCrime CheckerBaltimore City Crime Former Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty to conspiring with GTTF officers By: WMAR Staff A 34-year-old former Philadelphia Police officer pleaded guilty to conspiring with members of the now disgraced Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force in a federal court in Baltimore Thursday. Eric Troy Snell, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine. In his plea, Snell admitted to coordinating with Baltimore Detective Jemell Rayam, a member of the GTTF, to sell heroin and cocaine seized by other members of the group. Snell began his law enforcement career in Baltimore, being trained at the Baltimore Police Academy with Rayam, according to documents and statements made in court. Snell left the department in March of 2008, becoming an officer in Philadelphia in September of 2014. READ MORE: Former BPD detective breaks down while on the stand in GTTF trial Snell admitted to conspiring with Rayam and others to sell drugs seized by GTTF members between October 2016 and June 26, 2017. Citing specific instances, on Oct. 3, 2016, Sergeant Wayne Jenkins, the leader of the GTTF, Rayam, and other detectives participated in a high-speed chase with a target referred to as G.H., who through nine ounces of cocaine out of the window of his car during the pursuit before crashing near Mondawmin Mall. After gaining possession of the cocaine, Jenkins told Rayam to sell it and give the Sergeant the proceeds, to which Rayam agreed, according to court records. When Snell heard of this, he asked Rayam to give him the cocaine, which Rayam did, driving to Philadelphia to drop it off on Oct. 20, 2016. Snell and Rayam met with Snell's brother to sell the drugs, negotiating the price, Snell's eventual cut of the proceeds, and what Snell would give to Rayam. On Oct. 23, 2016, Snell and Rayam negotiated a similar deal to sell heroine that Rayam provided. The two made further arrangements, selling more drugs on different occasions. When Rayam was arrested on June 26, 2017, Snell spoke with him on a recorded jailhouse line, telling Rayam to "say less" since they could be heard and did not want to divulge their drug trafficking, the press release announcing Snell's plea said. READ MORE: 7th guilty plea in BPD Gun Trace Task Force case Snell was arrested and taken to Baltimore on Nov. 14, 2017, admitting he lied to the FBI about payments he made to Rayam when he said they were to cover a debt and not for drugs. When law enforcement searched Snell's house that day, they found a box with cocaine residue, a package of razor blades used to cut and process the drug, and a .40-caliber and 9 mm ammunition, along with a .40-caliber handgun and two unregistered short-barrel assault rifles. Snell faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on Jan. 30, 2019. Rayam pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy, including multiple robberies and overtime fraud and is awaiting sentencing.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
← Black-billed Gull (Larus bulleri): revise global status? Saffron-cowled Blackbird (Xanthopsar flavus) – uplist from Vulnerable to Endangered? → ko'ko'/Guam Rail (Hypotaenidia owstoni): revise global status? Posted on August 23, 2018 by James Westrip (BirdLife) This discussion was first published as part of the 2018 Red List update. At the time a decision regarding its status was pended, but to enable potential reassessment of this species as part of the 2019 Red List update this post remains open and the date of posting has been updated. The ko'ko'/Guam rail (Hypotaenidia owstoni), a species endemic to Guam, is currently considered Extinct in the Wild due to the introduction of the invasive brown treesnake, Boiga irregularis. Prior to extinction in the wild, 22 individuals were brought into captivity by the Guam Department of Agriculture (GDOA), with the last wild individual documented in 1987 (Witteman et al. 1990). The species has managed to persist at GDOA with the assistance of US mainland zoos. Due to the success of the captive breeding programme, there have been attempts at establishing wild populations of the species. Sixteen individuals were reintroduced to a snake controlled area on Guam in 1998, known as Area 50 (S. Medina in litt. 2018). One bird died within the first week (failure to forage [S. Medina in litt. 2018]) while the rest did remarkably well. Reproduction was documented after six weeks and continued throughout the duration of the project (S. Medina in litt. 2018). However, in 2002, a typhoon destroyed the snake barrier which allowed the birds to disperse from the protected area (S. Medina in litt. 2018) and a lack of reports means persistence there is unlikely (Wenninger in litt. 2007). Since 1989, >1,200 captive bred birds have been released on various sites on the island of Rota, located 90km north of Guam, in order to establish an experimental population. The first 14 years of releases were met with limited success as release cohorts were small (average 17 birds/cohort) and issues such as cat predation and lack of site fidelity from the release site problematic (S. Medina in litt. 2018). In 1998, the programme was able to overcome these issues when the Guam captive breeding facility increased reproduction by over 400% through intensive management which allowed for larger release cohorts (42-50 birds/release) (S. Medina in litt. 2018). Large numbers of birds are needed for releases to ensure that birds can find one another post release. The amount of continued effort required to manage and sustain the Rota population, however, means that it may not be considered fully self-sustaining yet. Releases continue (the latest being of 49 individuals in September 2017 [S. Medina in litt. 2017]) and the species may become self-sustaining on the island in the future. An additional release project has occurred on Cocos Island off the southern tip of Guam, after a rat eradication project. Initially, 16 birds were released in 2010, with a further 10 in 2012 (The Lost Bird Project Inc. 2013). Evidence for breeding has been observed, and the bird is now found throughout the island (F. Amidon in litt. 2012, S. Medina in litt. 2017). For a species to be downlisted from Extinct in the Wild as a result of a conservation introduction/translocation, it must have persisted for at least five years and produced viable offspring (IUCN Standards and Petitions Subcommittee 2017). Considering that the last release on Cocos Island was in 2012 and successful breeding has occurred such that the species is now known to occur throughout the island, this species may warrant reassessment. The potential population size is still likely to be extremely small though as the island is roughly only 38 hectares. The species would likely warrant listing as Critically Endangered under criterion D if it were considered no longer Extinct in the Wild. We therefore request any comments about this potential downlisting of the species from Extinct in the Wild to Critically Endangered. IUCN Standards and Petitions Subcommittee. 2017. Guidelines for Using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Version 13. Prepared by the Standards and Petitions Subcommittee. Downloadable from http://www.iucnredlist.org/documents/RedListGuidelines.pdf. The Lost Bird Project Inc. 2013. Highlighting the Guam Rail for endangered species day. Downloaded from http://www.lostbirdfilm.org/highlighting_the_guam_rail_for_endangered_species_day. Witteman, G. J.; Beck, R. E.; Pimm, S. L.; Derrickson, S. R. 1990. The decline and restoration of the Guam Rail, Rallus owstoni. Endangered Species Update 7: 36-39. This entry was posted in Pacific and tagged Guam, Guam Rail, ko'ko'. Bookmark the permalink. 4 Responses to ko'ko'/Guam Rail (Hypotaenidia owstoni): revise global status? Alan Tye says: Given that we only have 5 years' data for Cocos, with limited evidence of self-sustainability, it might be worth waiting a little longer. Also, there is a definition issue. I am not sure whether the species was originally found on Cocos, but I think not. If it is not "native" to Cocos, then would a population on such a small island as Cocos, where its continued presence depends on conservation management (maintenance of predator-free status), count as a "wild" population, or simply another "captive" population? We would like to highlight that a species does not necessarily need to be introduced to exactly its former 'native' range to count towards a Red List assessment. Individuals released for conservation purposes will count towards a Red List assessment as and when other conditions associated with the release are met, as laid out in the IUCN Guidelines. The IUCN Guideline also stipulate that even if there is a certain level of conservation management then a population may be considered wild; one of the examples of such conservation management is control measures against non-native predators. Therefore, these two concerns would not prevent the population on Cocos from counting towards a Red List assessment. However, based on available information, our proposal for the 2018 Red List would be to pend the decision on this species and keep this discussion open until 2019, while leaving the current Red List category unchanged in the 2018 update. Final 2018 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in November, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN. Andria Kroner says: While working on Rota (studying Mariana Crows) between 2012 and 2018 I observed unbanded Ko'ko' on multiple occasions, in different locations. This includes one instance in April 2014 of what appeared to be a juvenile with an unbanded parent. I shared video of that observation with Suzanne Medina, who supported my interpretation. This was during a time when I recall few, or no, releases were happening. Unless there is concern that bands of the released birds fall off over time, observations of unbanded individuals would suggest at least some breeding in the wild on Rota, in addition to my observation of a juvenile who may have been 2+ generations wild bred. It is unlikely that the Rota population is yet self sustaining, and there are continuing issues with illegal burning in the region that the Ko'ko' releases occur, as well as non-native predators, which will continue to threaten this species' progress on Rota, but they appear to be persisting in their current region of north western portion of the island. Based on the criterion that the species has persisted for over 5 years and viable offspring has been produced, from my observations of the species on Rota it seems the Ko'ko' may qualify for moving out of the "extinct in the wild" category. Hannah Wheatley (BirdLife) says: Preliminary proposal Based on available information, our preliminary proposal for the 2019 Red List would be to adopt the proposed classifications outlined in the initial forum discussion. There is now a period for further comments until the final deadline in mid-July, after which the recommended categorisations will be put forward to IUCN. Please note that we will then only post final recommended categorisations on forum discussions where these differ from those in the initial proposal. The final 2019 Red List categories will be published on the BirdLife and IUCN websites in December, following further checking of information relevant to the assessments by both BirdLife and IUCN.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
The Best of GRReporter Media & Hi Tech Doc Online GRR Recipes Home / Economy / Street stories The small bookshop amid the great crisis 01 April 2013 / 21:04:54 GRReporter Family businesses and small manufacturers are the backbone of Greece's private sector, which has been and still is the basis of the economic model of the country. Now, Greece is going through a period of consolidation and change in the structure of private enterprise. As a result, the crisis continues to take its toll. The financial woes have also affected the legendary bookshop "Hestia," which was considered one of the birthplaces of the cultural life in Athens. It was compared to an incubator of ideas, knowledge and intellectual development. Like in the film "You've Got Mail" starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, large impersonal shops in Greece are trying to displace their smaller rivals, which have been relying on their loyal customers for years now. Unlike the Hollywood story in which the small bookshop finds its place in the large chain, in real life it is hard to find such a symbiotic relationship between the two business types. While Meg Ryan's small family bookshop was able to add a special feature to one of the representations of Tom Hanks' corporate chain, shops such as Public, Yannos, Eleftheroudakis and others have been establishing themselves more actively in Athens, thus displacing the smaller players. "I cannot believe that "Hestia" has closed," was the first reaction of Mrs. Roula, who until recently was the owner of a small neighbourhood bookshop in Perissos. She considers the closure of "Hestia" the end of an era. 20 years ago, she and her husband decided to buy the bookseller's business in the neighbourhood where they lived with the idea of handing it down to their children. Today, her daughter Vasso is successfully managing the small bookshop despite the negative economic climate. In the story of the two women and in their effort to preserve and develop what they have created to date, GRReporter has seen the positive example in a period of crisis. We have realised from their story that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that it is not the light of a train. "We are in a working-class neighbourhood. Prose has never been our strong side. If we used to sell new titles along with the other goods before, it rarely happens today. In the past, for example, when a mother entered the bookshop to buy stationery or school materials, she would look at a title and buy a book. Now, they more often say they will buy one next time." Mrs. Roula told us that the turnover of the bookshop has fallen by 50% compared to the period before the crisis and that much of the sales were due to school materials. "In September and October, when the new school year begins, we were able to cover a larger part of the cost of rent of the year. Then, we had to take care only of other operating expenses and supplies," she said. "Once Jumbo shops started opening one after another, the sales of this type of goods have significantly dropped." According to her daughter Vasso, a return of customers has been observed at present. "The goods the big shops offer very often do not meet the expected quality. Our customers often tell us that the school materials they have bought from the shops are not good – pens do not write, felt-tip pens become dry in a month or two, the children's notebooks fall apart after the first couple of weeks." The longstanding relationship of the small bookshop with the suppliers proves to be a guarantee for quality. The mass supply of large chains and the glut of school materials they offer naturally result in such incidents with the goods the large shops sell. Personal contacts and relationships with other people are some of the major advantages of a small local bookshop. While we were talking with Vasso, a number of customers, who have known the girl since she was a child, entered the bookshop. They live in the same neighbourhood, know the area and maintain close relationships with the local retailers. The smile and personal contact have a decisive influence on the decision of the customer. Each customer was accepted warmly and served with the utmost care. "We have cases when the people do not have all the money to buy all the necessary materials for school. Then, we enter them in the notebook and they pay at the beginning of the following month." Before opening the bookshop, Mrs. Roula was for many years a teacher in the neighbourhood kindergarten. Today, the grown children come to her daughter Vasso to buy children's books for the new generation. "Children's books, educational books and stories are in demand today more than ever," says the young heiress, adding that the parents rarely pay 10-15 euro for a new book for themselves, but they never refuse to buy a good story for their children. Grandmothers play an important role in choosing a good book as well. They ensure that children do not forget that, before television and internet games, there is an ocean of stories that you can find yourself just like the generations born before the 21st century. In Greece, more than ninety percent of the economy is based on small and medium-sized enterprises. The crisis has changed the consumer behaviour. Technology has also had its impact. If the bookshop in Perissos once were selling about 50 ancient Greek dictionaries (which is taught at school) annually, this last year it has not sold any of them. Internet dictionaries, e-books and the general lack of resources affect consumer decisions. 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AuntyPru Blog Login Register Hello There, Guest! AuntyPru Forum The Sleepy Hollow Gazette ATSB Aberrations. The search for investigative probity. Peetwo (This post was last modified: 02-01-2019, 08:03 PM by Peetwo.) Hooded Canary's search 4 IP in 2019? (01-31-2019, 11:20 AM)Peetwo Wrote: ...Given that it is approaching February it should be safe to assume that the Hooded Canary and his minions are all back on deck. Therefore now would be a good time to start trolling through the ATSB Aviation investigation web page records to see where the higher profiled and complex O&O'd investigations are at. Since it was the last post on here, let's start with the tragic Rossair Conquest training accident. Although the webpage lists a recent update visit - Last update 14 November 2018 - there does not seem to be any added additional information since the prelim report - see here: https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/inv...-2017-057/- and the progress of the investigation is still listed as - Phase: Examination and analysis. Quote: Examination and analysis phase The cause of a transport safety occurrence or safety issue is often multilayered and complex. ATSB investigators aim to use the collected evidence to build a detailed understanding of the circumstances surrounding a transport safety occurrence or issue. During this phase, evidence is reviewed and evaluated to determine its relevance, validity, credibility and relationship to other evidence and to the occurrence. ATSB investigators may: - undertake detailed data analysis - create simulations and reconstruct events - examine company, vehicle, government and other records - examine selected wreckage in the laboratory and test selected components and system - research scientific literature related to human factors associated with the evidence - review specialist reports (such as meteorology, component examination, post-mortem report and toxicology reports) - conduct further interviews, and - determine the sequence of events. Examination and analysis requires reviewing complex sets of data, and available evidence can be vague, incomplete and or contradictory. This may prompt the collection of more evidence, which in turn needs to be analysed and examined, potentially adding to the length of an investigation. Not sure what the hold-up could possibly be but unfortunately it is pretty safe to say that this AAI will pass by the 2nd anniversary of this tragic accident. ..On-site examination of the wreckage and surrounding ground markings indicated that the aircraft impacted terrain in a very steep (almost vertical) nose‑down attitude, and came to rest facing back towards the departure runway... Note: While the ATSB (for whatever reasons) continues to O&O this accident, I have been informed that there are PAIN associates that are starting to ask serious questions about this accident and in particular what could have caused the aircraft to go from being in stable flight to inverted and diving near vertical from a height of 600ft AMSL. Ref: Update 09 June 17: Byron Bailey OP. Quote: P9 - Casa DICTATED 'Blue line' fever strikes again? I know, I know, wait for the details; but this new 'regime' of stupidity – V2 + 10 or a nice fat sandwich of wriggle room – all gone. When will they realise the SIM ain't real. 10 minutes sin bin? – OK - sounds reasonable M'lud; thank you – bow – exeunt: at a good clip. . There is also the rather large elephant in the sky surrounding the long standing safety issue of CASA FOI dictated procedures for EFATO/V1 cuts in the actual aircraft...think Darwin Brasilia...think Essendon DFO accident etc..etc. Next on the O&O list another possibly partly CASA induced fatal GA accident which has just been updated with an 2nd anniversary interim statement: see - https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/inv...-2017-013/ Quote: Updated: 25 January 2019 The investigation into the collision with water involving a Grumman American Aviation Corp G-73, VH-CQA, 10 km WSW of Perth Airport, Western Australia on 26 January 2017 is continuing. The final report has completed the drafting phase and is now undergoing an internal review. Final ATSB investigation reports undergo a rigorous internal review process to ensure the report findings adequately and accurately reflect the analysis of available evidence. Final investigation reports also undergo other technical and administrative reviews to ensure the reports meet national and international standards for transport safety investigations. Following the completion of the internal review, the report will be sent to directly involved parties for comment before the report is finalised and published. Currently, the anticipated completion and publication date of the final report is during the first quarter of 2019. Should any safety issues be identified during any phase of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately notify those affected and seek safety action to address the issue. Final report: Internal review Final ATSB investigation reports undergo a rigorous internal review process to ensure the report adequately and accurately reflects the evidence collected, analysis, and agreed findings of the Safety Factor Review. Final investigation reports also undergo other technical and administrative reviews to ensure the reports meet national and international standards for transport safety investigations. If a review identifies any issues with a report, such as information that needs to be expanded or findings that need to be modified, investigators will look to collect new evidence or conduct additional examination and analysis of existing evidence. P2 - code for PC'ing the Final Report Note: I have been reliably informed that there is a lot more than meets the eye and to play out with this accident investigation... Finally from the Hooded Canary's top draw of high profile O&O'd accidents an update to the Birdstrike/broken tail VARA ATR accident, which saw the aircraft flying with a badly bent horizontal stabilizer for 5 days and 13 sectors after the accident flight : https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/inv...-2014-032/ Again the web page for this AAI was listed as being recently updated - Last update 20 November 2018 - . Quote: Final report: External review phase To check factual accuracy and ensure natural justice, Directly Involved Parties (DIPs) are given the opportunity to comment on the final report before it is approved to ensure their input has been accurately reflected. DIPs are individuals or organisations outside the ATSB who possess direct knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the incident or accident. DIPs can only comment on the factual accuracy of an investigation, not its analysis and findings. This process is consistent with international transport safety investigation conventions, including those published by the International Civil Aviation Organization, International Maritime Organizationas well as the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003. DIPs are provided from five to 28 days to provide their comment and present evidence in support of their comments. This timeframe can be extended to allow DIPs based overseas to provide comment. Feedback from the DIPs could prompt an investigation to return to the evidence collection, examination and analysis, and report drafting phases of an investigation. However the progress listing for the investigation seems to be eternally stuck in the 'Final report: External review' phase? Therefore, given the 4th anniversary for this accident is less than a month away, it is highly likely this AAI will go well into it's 4th year of being dormant but active at the same time - UDB! Ps P2 comment - When you consider that all three of the above investigations have passed (or shortly will pass) their 2 year anniversaries, kind of makes the bollocks, blame the pilot at all costs, YMEN DFO complex investigation final report an aberration and very, very suspect... &.. (01-31-2019, 07:37 PM)Kharon Wrote: Is this "Sadly, it seems that apart from those directly affected by this accident, no one really seems to care. It would appear to be just another statistic for CASA, ATSB and the Australian Government to ponder on, but to do little to avoid such an accident ever happening again," Mr Scott's family said. Very, very un-Australian Minister? News Flash – it ain't; it has become the 'norm' along with much other pony-pooh associated with government 'responsibility' for public safety. Lot's of 'genuine' talk – little in the way of genuine improvement or even accountable investigation. But, I'm so glad you could interrupt a busy schedule to talk to the Essendon 4 – cup of coffee and a reassurance chat. All will be well, never fear, the man from Wagga-Wagga is here. Ah, the words of a genuine honest man; most reassuring. Bet the local kids could write a load of poems about that, to satisfy your desire for poetical, lyrical twiddles, writ by the local kids. You can give 'em an apple as a token of appreciation - then pray they do not go shopping with Mum in a DFO near you. Bloody Muppet. On the blotter are several fatal accidents - arguably the direct responsibility of CASA' decisions and edicts. Not that you would understand the complex arguments - but; rest assured, the professional aviation world does. No matter, despite your excellent 'advice' on matters aeronautical to the contrary - those incidents will be examined by 'expert' eyes and a full report forwarded to the Senate RRAT committee in time for the election. The 'press' may even get a look-see before that. Won't that be fun? P7 reckons you need to fix this, before it fixes your lack-luster 'career' as a transport minuscule for ever. Albo is panting for the 'report' -I do wonder why though? Anyway...... Toot - (with a very Australian - Up your'es) - Toot. Of passing interest "K" was the following Ironsider article in today's Oz that references the Mallard Swan River prang investigation: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/busines...89cdb357c5 Quote: Perth Skyworks crash sparks new rules for Avalon airshow Aerial displays conducted at this year's Australian International Airshow at Avalon will be conducted under new guidelines introduced in the wake of the fatal 2017 Australia Day crash at Perth's Skyworks event. Flyovers have been banned from Perth's Skyworks Australia Day celebrations ever since. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau expects to release its final report on the crash — in which the pilot and a passenger died — by the end of March following a rigorous internal review. As part of the investigation, the ATSB examined the approval processes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority had in place for air displays and found differences between civil and military displays and between those held in Australia and in other countries. That information was then analysed to determine whether there were any systemic safety issues in relation to authorised air displays held in Australia. The ATSB declined to comment further due to the fact their investigation was ongoing But CASA confirmed its Air Display Administration and Procedures Manual was updated in April last year following an internal review of the Swan River incident and other air display accidents internationally. "Changes made to the manual include additional information about regulations, the addition of paragliding/hang gliding launch sites, additional information about approvals, rewording the risk assessment guide and additional communications requirements," a CASA spokeswoman said. "The regulations also state that an air display shall not be conducted without the written approval of CASA." She said in the case of larger events such as Avalon, where there was controlled airspace, Airservices Australia provided a safety analysis that was reviewed before the airshow. City of Perth commissioner Eric Lumsden said the future of flyovers at the annual Skyworks show was riding on the ATSB investigation and the response from federal authorities, including CASA. "Notwithstanding the investigation still has to be concluded, we would not have any chance of getting approval until they are also satisfied that public safety is assured. At the end of the day it's not our call," Mr Lumsden said. He remained hopeful the flyover component of the Skyworks show would be reinstated for next year's Australia Day. "We're always reviewing activities for the coming year," said Mr Lumsden, who conceded the ATSB report on the 2017 crash was "taking a while". "If it was possible, we wouldn't close off the option." A previous update by the ATSB ruled out pilot incapacitation and aircraft serviceability as contributing to the G-73 crash. Instead, the investigation was focusing on "further analysis around the aircraft performance and operational factors as well as a review of the planning, approval and oversight of the air display". The Australian International Airshow at Avalon runs from February 26 to March 3. - Spot the disconnections - Standard ATSB bollocks from the investigation page: Quote: ...Should any critical safety issues emerge during the course of the investigation, the ATSB will immediately bring those issues to the attention of the relevant authorities or organisations. This will allow those authorities and organisations to consider safety action to address the safety issues. Details of such safety issues and any safety action in response will be published on the ATSB website at www.atsb.gov.au... And from the Ironsider article: Quote: ...As part of the investigation, the ATSB examined the approval processes the Civil Aviation Safety Authority had in place for air displays and found differences between civil and military displays and between those held in Australia and in other countries. Extract from the (presumably extended? - see para 14.1 pg 8 here: https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/5542380/CA...ch2015.pdf ) 2015 MoU between the ATSB and CASA: Quote: 6 COOPERATION IN RELATION TO COMMENCING AND CONDUCTING 6.1 If the ATSB commences an investigation into an aviation transport safety matter under the TSI Act, with an investigation classification of major, level 1, level 2 or level 3, it will notify CASA as soon as practicable. under the TSI Act, with an investigation classification of level 4 or 5, it will notify CASA in a weekly report. 6.3 If CASA commences an audit, surveillance operation or investigation that relates directly to a matter the ATSB is known to be investigating or an unresolved safety issue identified by the ATSB in an investigation and notified to CASA, CASA will inform the ATSB as soon as reasonably practicable. 6.4 Where CASA is aware of a matter that has the potential to require compliance or enforcement action, it will seek to initiate audit, surveillance and investigation activities under the CA Act to obtain evidence without waiting for the findings from the ATSB's investigation into the same matter. 6.5 Both agencies will seek to accommodate requests for assistance from one another involving the exchange of expert personnel. An agency seeking to accommodate such a request will take into account the matters in Attachment 2, as well as matters involving the safety benefit, legislative requirements, available resourcing, internal policies and the manageability of potential conflicts of interest arising from the exchange of personnel. 6.6 Where assistance of the kind mentioned in 6.5 is provided, each agency will seek to ensure it does not impose an unreasonable financial impediment on the other agency providing the assistance. 6.7 Each agency will consult with the other on the development of its policies for engaging staff from the other agency to provide assistance in the performance of their statutory functions. P2 comment: Note how after the ATSB PelAir cover-up report MKI and the subsequent Senate Inquiry, there is not one reference to 'parallel investigations'? Quote: During the investigation of the occurrence, the ATSB has examined the sequence of events leading up to the occurrence, aspects of the air display coordination, as well as the regulations, procedures and guidance relating to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)‑authorised air displays. This has included: approval processes for several years of the Perth Australia Day Sky Show air display and for other air display events across Australia the applications to conduct air displays, from this event and others across Australia Air Display Safety and Administrative Arrangements manual (in use at the time of the occurrence) and the revised Air Display Administration and Procedure Manual (published September 2017). This manual provides guidance to CASA and the air display organiser surveillance and oversight of air displays. The ATSB has also examined the Aircraft Accident Report AAR 1/2017 – G-BXFI, 22 August 2015 that was published by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch United Kingdom.[1] In summary: At 1222 UTC (1322 BST) on 22 August 2015, Hawker Hunter G-BXFI crashed on to the A27, Shoreham Bypass, while performing at the Shoreham Airshow, fatally injuring eleven road users and bystanders. A further 13 people, including the pilot, sustained other injuries. Preliminary analysis of this information has identified differences in the approval process within CASA, between civil and military (including combined) displays and between Australia and other countries. The ATSB is continuing to analyse this information, to determine whether there are any systemic safety issues in relation to authorised air displays. Presumably, not long after the 22 September 2017 update (above) the CASA conducted a parallel...err cooperative investigation and in the process has identified a critical safety issue of it's own totally independent (not parallel - ) of the ATSB? Which begs the questions; 1) why the ATSB has not identified the same CSI and subsequently issued a safety recommendation to CASA and other affected parties? and; 2) why do we actually need the ATSB? On a supportive note for QON 2, I note that recently the ATSB discontinued an systemic issue investigation: Quote: Published: 18 January 2019 Discontinuation notice Section 21 (2) of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 (the Act) empowers the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) to discontinue an investigation into a transport safety matter at any time. Section 21 (3) of the Act requires the ATSB to publish a statement setting out the reasons for discontinuing an investigation. On 19 November 2015, the ATSB was notified of an occurrence involving an Airbus A321, operated by Jetstar Airways. During take-off on 29 October 2015, the flight crew encountered difficulty rotating the aircraft.[1] A subsequent passenger count found that passengers had not been allocated seats in accordance with the aircraft's weight and balance requirements, making the aircraft nose heavy. The ATSB initiated investigation AO-2015-139 on 23 November 2015. Later, the ATSB became aware of three previous events involving the same operator. They were initially investigated as related occurrences as part of AO-2015-139. On 8 September 2017, due to the common factors involved, the ATSB changed the investigation type to a safety issues investigation and it was re‑numbered AI-2015-139. A fifth occurrence, also involving the same operator, was added to the investigation scope in October 2017. A summary of each occurrence is provided at the end of this notice. On these five separate occasions, and probably others, aircraft were loaded with incorrect passenger distributions or with incorrect passenger numbers used to determine the aircraft's weight and balance. This placed increased operational pressure on flight and cabin crews and, on at least one occasion, adversely affected aircraft performance during take-off. Records show that there were other flights where erroneous passenger loading was discovered before pushback. Four of the occurrences followed the introduction of a new type of mobile boarding manager (MBM) device used to scan passenger boarding passes and tally the passengers as they boarded. In each case, technical faults and/or erroneous operation of the MBM led to incorrect passenger loading information being provided to flight crews. On two of those occasions, passenger seating allocations were erroneous after a late change of aircraft type. The ATSB obtained and analysed a large amount of evidence, mostly information from the operator, and interviewed relevant operational personnel during the initial occurrence investigation. However, there were significant and ongoing difficulties in obtaining documentation associated with the project to introduce then new MBM in 2015 and some related matters. The ATSB strives to use its limited resources for maximum safety benefit and considers that: - The operator's organisational context has significantly changed in the 3 years since the investigation began, likely making some of the organisational aspects of the investigation no longer relevant. - The operator conducted internal safety investigations into the relevant occurrences, and there is significant overlap between the operator's findings and the ATSB's provisional findings. The operator has taken action to address those issues in regular consultation with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. - The potential safety issues identified to date provide only limited benefit to the greater aviation industry. Significant further investigation work would be required to obtain sufficient information to develop provisional investigation findings into safety issues that meet the ATSB's standards for rigour and defensibility. - Based on the available information, the risk controls currently in place and the operating context, the ATSB considers any undetected passenger loading problem associated with the identified limitations were very unlikely to have a significant operational impact. - Consequently, the ATSB has discontinued this investigation, and will communicate all additional provisional safety issues and learnings to the operator to reduce future risk. These included limitations in the management of passenger load discrepancies and late aircraft changes, support for concourse staff, management of the then MBM development project,[2] and the framework for operational change. The investigation information collected and analysed to date remains available as reference material for future ATSB investigations. Summary of occurrences - On 16 June 2015 an Airbus A321 registered VH‑VWY was being prepared for a flight from Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), to Hobart, Tasmania, after the scheduled Airbus A320 aircraft became unavailable. After the passengers had boarded, the flight crew identified that the aircraft was loaded too nose heavy for take-off, because the passenger distribution in the cabin was too far forward. To balance the aircraft, the captain ordered the underfloor cargo to be rearranged in a manner that contravened the aircraft's loading requirements and then continued the planned flight. It was later established that passenger seating allocations had been determined using the seat map for an A320 instead of an A321. - While processing passenger data after an Airbus A320 registered VH‑VFQ departed Brisbane, Queensland for Newcastle, NSW on 6 October 2015, ground staff discovered a passenger count discrepancy between the final boarding report and the central check-in computer. The flight crew were contacted and an in-flight passenger count found that 15 more passengers were aboard than accounted for during pre-flight planning. This affected the flight crew's weight and performance calculations, but the minor effect of the increased weight had not been noticed by the crew on take-off. The flight crew amended the calculations prior to approach and landing. - During a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne, Victoria on 19 October 2015, the crew of an Airbus A320 registered VH‑VQG identified a passenger count discrepancy after a cabin crewmember mentioned the large number of passengers on board to the flight crew. They found that 15 more passengers were aboard than accounted for during pre-flight planning. This affected the flight crew's weight and performance calculations, but the minor effect of the increased weight had not been noticed by the crew on take-off. The flight crew amended the calculations prior to approach and landing. - On 29 October 2015, an Airbus A321 registered VH‑VWT was being operated from Melbourne to Perth, Western Australia, after the scheduled Airbus A320 aircraft became unavailable. During take-off, the pilot flying needed significantly more control input than normal to rotate the aircraft. After conducting a passenger count, the crew found that the passenger distribution in the cabin was too far forward, making the aircraft nose heavy. The crew moved six passengers to the rear zone for the remainder of the flight, and amended the weight and balance calculations prior to approach and landing. It was later established that passenger seating allocations had been determined using the seat map for an A320 instead of an A321. - While processing passenger data after an Airbus A320 registered VH‑VGR departed Sydney for Melbourne on 23 October 2017, ground staff discovered an unusual discrepancy between the provisional and final boarding reports. The flight crew were contacted and an in-flight passenger count found that 22 more passengers were on board than accounted for during pre-flight planning. This affected the flight crew's weight and performance calculations, but the minor effect of the increased weight had not been noticed by the crew on take-off. The flight crew amended the calculations prior to approach and landing. Personally I don't have a problem with the Hooded Canary discontinuing this investigation, after all Jetstar through their SMS would probably have had all their identified deficiencies addressed within months. However I do question why the ATSB even bothered with the AI (safety issues) investigation if they were not going to explore outside of the Operator identified systemic safety issues? 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Salisbury News Tribute to 'loving father' killed on A303 Published by The Spire FM News Team at 12:04pm 26th June 2019. (Updated at 1:15pm 26th June 2019) The 63-year-old died on Friday (21st June) near Solstice Park in Amesbury. Andrzej Szaruta, known as Andy, was killed in an incident on the A303. At around 4.50pm on Friday, Andy was struck by a car on the eastbound carriageway. He was airlifted to hospital but passed away the following morning. FAMILY TRIBUTE Andy was a loyal husband to wife Susan, and loving father to daughter Rachel, 28, and son Christian, 32. Andy was a Sergeant Major in the Royal Marine Commandos for 22 years, gaining medals for serving in the Falklands War, two tours in Northern Ireland, and a NATO medal during the Bosnian war. Upon retiring from the Marines, Andy worked as a facilities and operations director, and lived with his wife and daughter in Bridgwater, Somerset. The family of 63-year-old Andrzej (Andy) Szaruta, who died following an incident on the A303 last Friday (21/06/19), have released a tribute to him. Read more: https://t.co/7sNh87sgAg pic.twitter.com/YPB1w2ugCp — Wiltshire Police (@wiltshirepolice) June 26, 2019 He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family, in particular supporting Christian in his racing career at racing circuits throughout the UK and Europe. Prior to the incident, Andy was travelling to London with his wife and daughter to visit Christian and his fiancée for the weekend. Christian had organised a surprise belated birthday day out, a father and son race car experience day, which sadly they did not get the opportunity to enjoy. MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER 23 year old Tarkan Agca, from Crusader Way in Watford, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court this morning. He was charged with the murder of Mr Szaruta. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on the 27th July. The charge relates to a collision on the A303 near Solstice Park on Friday afternoon (21/06/19) where a 63-year-old man died. Please note that criminal proceedings are now active so we would urge people not to comment on or speculate about the case on social media. pic.twitter.com/7yRknhlfol Deals from our Shop HALF PRICE: Environ Active Vitamin Facials Sessions 50% off an accredited online social media marketing course Grace Lounge Salisbury 10 Session Pass Grace Lounge Salisbury 5 Session Pass Half Price Stay For Two At Cadgwith Cove Inn 50% off an accredited online copywriting course The Timble Inn \| HALF PRICE Overnight stay with breakfast for 2 Sign up for exclusive news, competitions and offers. Proper Local News updates from Spire FM Contact the News Team: Spire FM @SpireFM	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
I'm Standing Up Against Child Marriage Child marriage which refers to any formal or informal marriage of both girls and boys under the age of 18 (although it disproportionately affects girls) is still very prevalent around the world. According to Girls Not Brides a child under the age of 18 is married every 3 seconds. Despite the laws set out by the Convention of the Rights Of The Child and the Laws set out in 1948 by the United Nations in Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, stating that persons must be at "Full Age" which is considered 18 years old when married, and that marriage should be entered into "Freely" and with "Full Consent" countries are still not enforcing these basic human rights for children. KEY Facts * 90% of births to adolescents take place within the context of marriage. Complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth are among the leading causes of deathin girls aged 15-19. Girls who marry before age 15 are 50% more likely to suffer from intimate partner violence than those who marry later. Girls are most likely to have undergone both female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage in Sudan (53%), Somaliland (52%), Sierra Leone (37%), Burkina Faso (39%), and Ethiopia (36%) Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) describes any procedure that intentionally alters female genital organs for non-medical reasons (Source: the World Health Organisation, WHO). It has no health benefits for girls. It can cause severe bleeding, problems urinating, and later cysts, infections, as well as complications in childbirth and increased risk of new-born deaths. Source Girls Not Brides Child marriage is rooted in gender inequality as in many communities it is still thought that girls are inferior to boys. It is a global problem as it happens across different countries, religions and cultures. Child marriage has long-term consequences on girls, including social isolation, domestic violence and complications in childbirth, as a result of a child's underdeveloped body. Child brides also have a higher risk of contracting HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, cervical cancer, malaria, death during childbirth, and obstetric fistulas. Psychosocial disadvantage 1. The loss of adolescence, 2. forced sexual relations, 3. Denial of freedom and personal development Early marriage has profound psychosocial and emotional consequences for the child. Babies born from girls that are not fully developed are also at greater risk for premature birth. This means that countries that allow child marriage are committing human rights violations. In Yemen, India, Afghanistan and Somalia girls as young as 10 are being forced to marry men. Sometimes these men are much older than the girls Poverty is one of the things that drives child marriage. Girls from poor families are more likely to be married early than their richer peers. In Nigeria, 40% of the poorest girls are married by 15 compared to 3% of the richest. · India has the highest number of child marriages of any country, partly owing to the large size of its population, with 47% of girls married under 18 – around 24.6 million. In order to make changes we have to educate communities about the disadvantages of early marriage. Girls need a chance to be educated, to thrive and achieve. By forcing girls to marry much older men we are robbing them of their freedom. Girls from poor families are more likely to be married early than their richer peers. In Nigeria, 40% of the poorest girls are married by 15 compared to 3% of the richest India has the highest number of child marriages of any country, partly owing to the large size of its population, with 47% of girls married under 18 – around 24.6 million Even In the USA as of 2019, there was no statutory minimum age in 13 states. Understanding State Statutes on Minimum Marriage Age and Exceptions Compiled by the Tahirih Justice Center (July 2019) Examples of Early Marriage (Unicef) Rajasthan, India: The custom survives of giving very small children away in marriage. On the auspicious day of Akha Teej, the mass solemnization of marriages between young boys and girls is performed. From the parents' point of view, this is the tried and tested way of organizing the passing on of property and wealth within the family.1 A small but significant proportion of the children involved are under age 10, and some are mere toddlers of two or three-years-old. Niger: A recent study by UNICEF in six West African countries, 2 showed that 44 per cent of 20-24 year old women in Niger were married under the age of 15. The need to follow tradition, reinforce ties among or between communities, and protect girls from out-of-wedlock pregnancy were the main reasons given. In the communities studied, all decisions on the timing of marriage and the choice of spouse are made by the fathers. Bangladesh: Many Bangladeshi girls are married soon after puberty, partly to free their parents from an economic burden and partly to protect the girls' sexual purity. Where a girl's family is very poor or she has lost her parents, she may be married as a third or fourth wife to a much older man, to fulfil the role of sexual and domestic servant. Albania: Families in rural areas, reduced to abject poverty by the post-Communist transition, encourage their daughters to marry early in order to catch potential husbands before they migrate to the cities in search of work, and to avoid the threat of kidnapping on the way to school.3 Estimates of future trends: According to the United Nations Children's Fund, the total number of women married in childhood will grow from more than 700 million today to around 950 million by 2030. By 2050 this number would reach 1.2 billion. Child marriage among boys Boys do not face the same risks and consequences due to biological and social differences, the practice is nonetheless a rights violation for children of both sexes. Child grooms are forced to take on adult responsibilities for which they may not be prepared. He may be faced with early fatherhood and may be pressured into proving for the new family. This is almost certainly affect his education as well. Globally, over 115 million boys were married before age 18. We have to challenge traditional narratives from within local communities, engaging the support of community leaders. Changes can be made by educating and raising awareness about the detriment of child marriage and the importance of prioritising girls' education. We need to show what a difference this could make to the economy of the community by having healthier, more educated children. By reducing child marriage we can improve the health of millions of young girls and boys around the world. Download Facebook and Instagram Stories Images Download Facebook and Instagram Posts Images 20 Countries with the highest prevalence rates of child marriage 76% Niger 68% Central African Republic 67% Chad 59% Bangladesh 54% Mali 53% Mozambique 52% Burkina Faso 52% South Sudan 47% Guinea 45% Somalia 43% Nigeria 42% Malawi 41% Eritrea 40% Ethiopia 40% Madagascar 40% Nepal 34% Uganda 37% Democratic Republic of the Congo 37% Mauritania 39% Sierra Leone	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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News4 Today : WRC : July 29, 2017 8:00am-9:00am EDT online for the first year. plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> prince william county police on the lookout for a man they say tried to abduct a young girl. they say just before 4:00 a man came up to a 10-year-old girl while she was walking her dog on heather glen court in woodbridge. the girl told police the man grabbed her arm. that's when the dog bit the man, he ran away. the girl was not hurt. >> water seems to be the theme around here but after months of repairs one place is opening nice and dry. talking about the little falls library. that's in bethesda. back in december, a water pipe broke and it fried heating, trillion systems. that's been replaced. it's officially set to open back up at 10:00 this morning. next month the will cut a ribbon for that renovated library. take you outside, can you online for the first year. plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> prince william county police on the lookout for a man they say tried to abduct a young girl. they say just before 4:00 a man came up to a 10-year-old girl while she was walking her dog on heather glen court in... 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commenting. after police arrested a homeless man they found that he had collected more than $200 by panhandling and they're telling you not to hand your money out. should go somewhere else. >> reporter: you know it's not easy living life poor and without a home. so many people in that situation turn to panhandling. >> if you just be kind and ask someboordy f a few dollars can they help you out then yeah that's good. >> but not everyone agrees. >> police don't. saying the money is better off going to shelters or other organizations just like that viral post in wyoming. the man with the $200 was arrested for public intoxication and had been in trouble before. the cops posted rather than bei multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> thank you for joining us. we start off tonight with a story that has you talking and a picture right here that has you commenting. after police arrested a homeless man they found that he had collected more than $200 by panhandling and they're telling you not to... and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> good evening. thank you for joining us. we begin with breaking news. former republican presidential nominee and long time senator john mccain of arizona has been diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor. his office releasing a statement detailing the diagnosis after the senator had surgery to remove a blood clot above his left eye. his office said the 80-year-old senator will be reviewing treatment options with his family, including a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. the white house releasing a statement saying the president and his wife melania send their thoughts 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Nightline : WJLA : July 8, 2017 12:37am-1:07am EDT hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years. all with a 2-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com. >>> good evening. thank you for joining us. it's been nearly 20 years since the murder of world-renowned designer gianni versace, and still questions linger about any connections to his killer. on the surface it was a seemingly random run-in with one of the fbi's ten most wanted. but is it possible the two had met before? here's my "nightline" co-anchor juju chang. >> reporter: it was a cold-blooded crime sprooe that captivated the country. >> murder in miami. >> reporter: a legendary fashion designer, an icon of style and glamour, known and adored around the world. >> gianni versace was murdered in broad daylight this morning. >> reporter: and the charming party boy turned serial killer who executed him in broad daylight. >> andrew cunanan makes the top ten fbi list. >> reporter: what led andrew cunanan to gianni versace's front door? still trying hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years. all with a 2-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com. >>> good evening. thank you for joining us. it's been nearly 20 years since the murder of world-renowned designer gianni versace, and still questions linger about any connections to his killer. on the surface it was a seemingly random run-in with... > plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years. all with a 2-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com. >>> good evening. and we're going to start here tonight with the young people taking on isis in some of the most risky and creative ways imaginable. with the terror group's stronghold of raqqa, syria under assault tonight by u.s.-backed forces, you're going to get to meet the middle-class kids from this city who are fighting back with something they believe is more powerful than guns or bombs. this is what it looks like to have isis take over your hometown. and this is what it looks like to resist. it's a modern-day david and goliath story. >> they constant threat. >> reporter: now depicted in the new documentary "city of ghosts." a heroic band of young friends turned citizen journalists who at grave personal risk seek to expose the reality of life under isis. insid > plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years. all with a 2-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com. >>> good evening. and we're going to start here tonight with the young people taking on isis in some of the most risky and creative ways imaginable. with the terror group's stronghold of raqqa, syria under assault tonight by u.s.-backed... 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World News Now : WJLA : July 6, 2017 3:00am-3:30am EDT house with a wi-fi network and some devices any family might have, a dvr, one of those smart coffeepots. >> sort of a back door, right into your virtual information. >> right into your home, into your wireless network. >> reporter: then with james nearby, our hacker's layer in the back yard, it's time to hack. within one minute, he's onto the network. >> and you're into the dvr. >> reporter: just like the twitter and netflix, he's in the dvr using hacker tools, but that's not what he's after. >> now we have a computer sitting inside the network that we can use to attack other things. he said devices are asieh correct gold mine, because they have limited security features, they can provide a gateway like your banking information. he heads for the coffeemaker. from his computer, he makes it work without a password. >> let's make some coffee. >> reporter: there it is, making two cups of coffee. >> so i'm going to replace the software on this coffee machine with an evil version of the brewing software. >> reporter: next he sends me inside to start using a computer that's connecte house with a wi-fi network and some devices any family might have, a dvr, one of those smart coffeepots. >> sort of a back door, right into your virtual information. >> right into your home, into your wireless network. >> reporter: then with james nearby, our hacker's layer in the back yard, it's time to hack. within one minute, he's onto the network. >> and you're into the dvr. >> reporter: just like the twitter and netflix, he's in the dvr using hacker tools,... first year. plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com ♪ >>> good evening and we begin here tonight with a wrenching fight over an 11-month old baby boy, a fight that's brought in everyone from the president to the pope. charlie guard is critically ill and doctors in england say there's nothing to be done but his parents say they're blocked from trying a experimental treatment from an american doctor. here's lindsey janice. >> reporter: 2016, best day of our lives. day charlie was born. >> it's been a battle for connie and chris. >> we're going to fight for him. >> a battle not just against the disease rav aging their son's body but against their own government. >> we can't even take our own son home to die. >> this is their 11 month old son who doctors say he cannot see, hear, move or cry born with a rare, genetic disea first year. plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com ♪ >>> good evening and we begin here tonight with a wrenching fight over an 11-month old baby boy, a fight that's brought in everyone from the president to the pope. charlie guard is critically ill and doctors in england say... 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less at dinner. >>> welcome back. president trump is back and home after spending part of the week in germany for the international g20 summit. one of the biggest parts of the meeting was... year and multi-room dvr service for two years. all with a 2-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com. >>> good evening. thanks for joining us. tonight, you could call it a baby sweepstakes. a controversial contest in las vegas. couples vying for the chance to win an expensive round of in vitro fertilization, or ivf. something often financially out of reach. which is why these couples are willing to go public with their very private struggles to have a baby. >> daddy found some more. >> reporter: for the johnsons these moments of happy family life almost didn't happen. now their days are packed with cartoons, toys, and the occasional temper tantrum. >> okay, we're going to go 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evening and we begin here tonight with new revelations in the horrifying case of tim piatza the student who died after an alleged hazing ritual at a penn state fraternity house. today in house stunning text messages that were sent one... > plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com ♪ >>> good evening. and tonight you're going to get an extraordinary up-close look at what it's like to be inside a major city that is being liberated from isis. we're on the front lines in mosul, iraq, where snipers and suicide bombers are fighting until the end and where families have lived through hell. you're going to meet children who survived being used as human shields. "nightline" welcomes abc's ian pannell reporting from mosul. >> reporter: a lone flag. planted in a wasteland. a milestone in the fight against isis many thought would never come. iraqi forces retaking the city of mosul. but it comes at a heavy price. it's impossible to describe the scale of the destruction here. it's 360 degrees. i've rarely seen anything quite this devastating. it barely looks like a ci > plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com ♪ >>> good evening. and tonight you're going to get an extraordinary up-close look at what it's like to be inside a major city that is being liberated from isis. we're on the front lines in mosul, iraq, where snipers and suicide bombers... 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Good Morning Washington @ 6am : WJLA : July 6, 2017 6:00am-7:00am EDT . plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years. all with a 2-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com. autria: breaking news, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit montana overnight. this is outside the town of lincoln. so far, no reports of injuries. on social media, people said they did feel a significant shaking strong enough to wake them up. here at home, we are tracking some severe weather. here is veronica johnson with your forecast. veronica: speaking of strong enough, if you're in northern prince county around the haymarket area, you're probably hearing it outside of your window. the heavy rain that is falling right now. in fact, once in the morning rush and another that could possibly come through in pockets for the afternoon and evening rush with gusty thunderstorms. that is going to lead to travel delays on area roads. possibly those winds later today with it he thunderstorms topping out around 50 to 60 miles per hour. the national weat . plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years. all with a 2-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com. autria: breaking news, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit montana overnight. this is outside the town of lincoln. so far, no reports of injuries. on social media, people said they did feel a significant shaking strong enough to wake them up. here at home,... 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"o.j. simpson: parole granted." >>> good evening. one of the most controversial figures in american life is once again heading toward freedom. o.j. simpson was granted parole today after spending nearly nine years in prison for a botched robbery, an attempt he says to reclaim sports memorabilia that was rightfully his. now with his release coming as soon as october abc's debora roberts speaks to some of the other men involved in that crime. >> reporter: o.j. simpson about to become a free man. capturing the nation's attention once again. >> tonight, o.j. simpson -- >> will be a free man. >> reporter: granted parole after serving nearly nine years behind bars for kidnapping and robbery. an emotional sigh from the former football great. >> thank you. >> r >plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> this is a spe "nightline." "o.j. simpson: parole granted." >>> good evening. one of the most controversial figures in american life is once again heading toward freedom. o.j. simpson was granted parole today... Fox 5 Morning News @ 6 : WTTG : July 26, 2017 6:00am-7:00am EDT by WTTG . plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >> welcome back. live in annapolis along route 50 two people were killed this morning after a wrong way driver crashed head on into two other vehicles. route 50 bay dale drive. extensive investigation going on and this happened 2:00. you ask see deb row scattered across the roadway. received reports around 2:00 car traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes route 50. westbound lanes closed dale drive. two lanes getting by here. if you were on the westbound side erin is telling you all morning lawn traffic diverted at cape street st. claire exit 29 and this crash involves three vehicles badly mangled. we can see two right over there by cement and one choicer to median here and debris scattered across the roadway. two people killed and man and two of the . plus hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >> welcome back. live in annapolis along route 50 two people were killed this morning after a wrong way driver crashed head on into two other vehicles. route 50 bay dale drive. extensive investigation going on and this happened 2:00.... hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> we are tracking thunderstorms moving into our area. we'll keep you posted. download the free nbc 10 app. i'll give you safety tips in a little bit on flash flooding. >> are you okay? >> i am. >> tennis star venus williams moments after a fatal car accident. the 911 calls have also surfaced. >> national correspondent has the layest from palm beach gardens! as eyewitnesss called 911 venus williams is seen for the first time on dramatic police video minutes after she was involved in a car crash. >> are you okay? >> they ran a red light. >> linda who was driving and her 78-year-old husband. air bags deployed from the impact. >> we have the question remains who recollects was at fault? >> i am not siting you for the crash. i don't feel comfortable writing a sigh sacitation. >> they say williams was at fault but after looking at this surveill hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> we are tracking thunderstorms moving into our area. we'll keep you posted. download the free nbc 10 app. i'll give you safety tips in a little bit on flash flooding. >> are you okay? >> i am. >> tennis star venus williams... $79.99 a month online for the first year. multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com extreme anxiety.... pacing... a constant urge to move. if someone you know is suffering from schizophrenia they may also be struggling with akathisia: a common side effect of some schizophrenia medications. learn more at myakathisia.com. sharyl: new orleans is one of america's favorite tourist cities. millions of people travel there every year and spend hundreds of millions boosting the economy. the city's history is part of the charm. but "full measure" correspondent joce sterman visited the big easy and discovered some historic policies may be putting people at risk. ♪ joce: from the street musicians wailing out jazz to the fern-covered balconies of the french quarter, new orleans is thh place where america lets the good times roll. one of the best ways to see $79.99 a month online for the first year. multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com extreme anxiety.... pacing... a constant urge to move. if someone you know is suffering from schizophrenia they may also be struggling with akathisia: a common side effect of some schizophrenia medications. learn more at myakathisia.com.... 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Good Day DC : WTTG : July 28, 2017 9:00am-11:00am EDT and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> all right. welcome back to our fox5 zip trip over here in congress heights in southeast d.c. and as usual, as tradition here with the fox5 zip trip every time we come to a neighborhood we like to show i was little bit of what the neighborhood has to offer. so this morning from congress heights here are your five must stops. ♪ >>> number five, the malcolm x opportunity center named after minister and activist malcolm x this center in the heart of congress heights an outlet of opportunity for the community. with work force development, educational opportunities and after school programs. ♪ heights arts and cultural ce center. kids and adults can tap into their inner artists from painting workshops to clothing design to a working gallery that supports and showcases local and nat and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> all right. welcome back to our fox5 zip trip over here in congress heights in southeast d.c. and as usual, as tradition here with the fox5 zip trip every time we come to a neighborhood we like to show i was little bit of what the neighborhood has to... dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com ♪ >>> we're back at 9:14. time for the morning briefing. first up, more fall out involving that meeting between donald trump, jr., a russian lawyer during the presidential campaign. the man who organized it gold stone it occurred at the request of moscow based singer with family ties to trump's business and new york times reports that e-mail ahead of the meeting that the russian government was behind the information on clinton. jared kushner and paul manafort attended that morning. that points to possible collusion between the trump cam paper and russia. trump, jr. has hired a lawyer. they call it much to do about nothing. this morning he tweeted... >>> also new overnight the tread's state visit to the uk has been delayed until at least next year. president trump received invite to britain from queen eli dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com ♪ >>> we're back at 9:14. time for the morning briefing. first up, more fall out involving that meeting between donald trump, jr., a russian lawyer during the presidential campaign. the man who organized it gold stone it occurred at the request of moscow based singer with... > multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com ♪ >> three and a of hours away from oj sim bon back in court for i'll amounts pated parole hearing the former nfl super star spent nearly nine years in prison now for a las vegas robbery. that may change this afternoon. >> that's right. the juice could be cut loose by a nevada parole board. oj simpson convict evidence armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges and stepsed up to 33 years in prison now he could gain his freedom as soon as this fall. >> 911 emergency. >> we were just robbed at gun point by oj simpson. >> oj simpson served minimum nine years sentence on armed robbery and assault charges stemming from 2007 incident where he and five accomplices tried to steal back some of his football memorabilia inside a las vegas casino hotel room. corrections center spokesperson says he's be > multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com ♪ >> three and a of hours away from oj sim bon back in court for i'll amounts pated parole hearing the former nfl super star spent nearly nine years in prison now for a las vegas robbery. that may change this afternoon. >> that's right. the juice could... Fox 5 Morning News Sunday : WTTG : July 30, 2017 7:00am-9:00am EDT hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com . >>> 7:23 is the time. north korea is provoking the united states, launching a second test of an intercontinental ballistic missile >> appears the threat to the u.s. home land could be greater, kitty logan has the details. >> reporter: north koreas takes aim at the u.s. once again, pyongyang firing off another intercontinental ballistic missile. this time kim jong-un claims the entire u.s. mainline is at risk said through this test. the reliability of our, i cbm system has been reconfirmed while demonstrating our ability to attack from any time the anyplace and proving that all parts of the u.s. territory are within firing range >> the icbm traveled around 620 miles before landing in the sea. this video was captured around the same time as the missile fell into th hbo for one year and multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of you contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com . >>> 7:23 is the time. north korea is provoking the united states, launching a second test of an intercontinental ballistic missile >> appears the threat to the u.s. home land could be greater, kitty logan has the details. >>... > multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> you've probably never seen video like this before. i know i haven't. how did that car get on that roof? hello. i'm debra alfarone, more on that bizarre video in a moment, but first here's what people will be talking about tomorrow. >>> two political stories, big ones to get you started with, one a vote to repeal replace obamacare hit a snag and, two, the white house continues to face tough questions about its alleged ties to russia. brook silva-braga reports president trump's personal attorney repeated today the president had no meetings with the russians and there was no collusion. >> reporter: president trump returned to washington sunday evening with the lowest approval rating for a president after six months in office since 1975, just 36% of americans approving of the job he's doing. the white house i > multi-room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >>> you've probably never seen video like this before. i know i haven't. how did that car get on that roof? hello. i'm debra alfarone, more on that bizarre video in a moment, but first here's what people will be talking about tomorrow. >>> two political... Action News at 4:30 AM : WPVI : July 7, 2017 4:30am-5:00am EDT and multi-room dvr service for two years. all with a 2-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com. 7s, we should be doing well this morning, right? not so much, we have the closure of new new jersey inner lanes ae blocked near 206. to avoid it, stick to 295 northbound or 130 northbound through burlington county. galloway township atlantic county an accident brought down pole and wires blocking the white horse pike, 30 eastbound by cologne avenue. stick with the black horse pike. vine is still closed. should be gone in ten minutes. 78 is not open this morning, in berks county it's an accident here, stick with old u.s. 22 or 22 as alternates. tam. >> thank you, matt, time for a first look at business at the big board. a colossal takeover is happening in the world of home shopping. west chester qvc ising hsn. it's a movement to compete with places like amazon and walmart which have gotten into consumer gos and merchandise and you can wear. >>> ac tropicana is gett and multi-room dvr service for two years. all with a 2-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com. 7s, we should be doing well this morning, right? not so much, we have the closure of new new jersey inner lanes ae blocked near 206. to avoid it, stick to 295 northbound or 130 northbound through burlington county. galloway township atlantic county an accident brought down... Action News at 4:30 AM : WPVI : July 25, 2017 4:30am-5:00am EDT -room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >> last night's torrential rains left several drivers stranded in the lehigh valley. tow truck drivers came to the rescue of at least two vehicles on lehigh street in salisbury township. the storm also toppled this huge tree on oxford drive. the homeowner says the tree thankfully did not cause any roof damage but that's going to be a lot of time with a chainsaw right there. >> lots of firewood. >> right. if that had been on the lawn, boom, right on the rooftop. it's been a weird summer. lots of rain, lots of thunderstorms but then some pockets of heat. don't have any of that really coming in the accuweather 7-day. as you take a look at storm tracker6 live double scan we actually have basically dry conditions. there is a little low lying cloud cover this morning and some of you might get some drizzle on the windshield. both matt pelman and i experienced that on the way in and i -room dvr service for two years, all with a two-year agreement. and switching has never been easier. get out of your contract with up to a $500 credit to help cover your early termination fee. go to fiosgigabit.com >> last night's torrential rains left several drivers stranded in the lehigh valley. tow truck drivers came to the rescue of at least two vehicles on lehigh street in salisbury township. the storm also toppled this huge tree on oxford drive. the homeowner says the tree...	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Allan Saint-Maximin - The Ligue 1 starlet giving Neymar and Hazard a run for their money Robin Bairner PSG v Nice The Nice youngster left Monaco to little fanfare this past summer but continues to show the potential to be one of Europe's most exciting forwards While Monaco made headlines by selling the likes of Benjamin Mendy, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Kylian Mbappe for mammoth fees in the summer, they allowed one youngster to leave rather more discreetly. Allan Saint-Maximin made the jump from Stade Louis II along the Riviera to Nice for a reported fee of €10 million – the highest in the buyers' history – yet the transfer of the France Under-21 international caused little stir. The 20-year-old managed only one league appearance with Monaco during his stay, but after years of hype he is starting to realise his potential under Lucien Favre. When Saint-Maximin broke through at Saint-Etienne, he became the club's youngest Ligue 1 player, featuring for the club before he had even reached the age of 17. He impressed to such an extent that he was snapped up by Monaco the following summer for €4.5m. Two loan spells followed, though both proved luckless. He was meant to spend a year in the Bundesliga with Hannover but a traffic accident halted that prematurely, while last term was spent with a poor Bastia side in which he struggled to cope with the responsibility of being his team's chief creative force. In Corsica, where he stood accused of holding onto the ball too long and being too keen to dribble, there were flashes of brilliance that led Nice to make a summer swoop, including an incredible solo goal against Caen in January. Game time with a strong club was the prize that the youngster was chasing, but also the stability that he had been without since leaving Saint-Etienne, a club the Paris-born youngster had joined when he was 11 at the expense of PSG. He described himself as a "homing pigeon" upon sealing his contract in Nice, due to the wandering nature of his career to that point. "All the experiences I've had have enriched me," he said. "I've learned a lot and I've matured with the arrival of my two little girls. For me, this is a new start." Undoubtedly the highlight of his season to date was a strike in the Europa League against Vitesse. Having gathered the ball inside of his own half, he scampered the remaining length of the field before drilling a low shot into the corner to help the Ligue 1 side to a 3-0 victory. It was a goal that highlighted all the positive attributes in his game. "He's got an impressive ability to always go forward with rhythm and speed, all the while juggling the ratio of how risky it is to dribble," Dominique Fernandez, a former scout for Saint-Etienne explained. Dribbling is certainly the player's trademark. In Europe's top five leagues last season, only Neymar and Eden Hazard would attempt more runs with the ball than the youngster. Allan Saint-Maximin - the starlet shining in Ligue 1 Posted by Goal.com on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 One of the reasons he can afford to be so direct, though, is because of his electrifying speed. It is an asset that he has not had to work on, having been a regional schools champion at both cross country and decathlon. Although primarily used as a winger because of his pace, Saint-Maximin has shown a capability to operate across the forward line, a talent facilitated by the fact that he is equally capable with both feet. "Where I feel the best is at left midfield," he admitted. "But it doesn't matter where I want to play, it's up to the coach. I love football, so it doesn't really matter – I just want to play… except in goal!" There are, however, areas where this raw talent can still develop. "For a player with his talent, it's not always easy to adapt to the needs of his team," Bertrand Rebours, who coached him as a kid at AC Boulogne-Billancourt, told So Foot back in 2014. "He will have to learn to use his team-mates, especially against very intelligent defenders." Words of warning from three years ago still apply today, although since moving to Nice there is evidence that they do so to less of an extent. Meanwhile, for a player "who thinks a lot about his stats", according to Guillaume Sabatier, who coached him at Boulogne, his numbers do not yet reflect the influence he could have on games. Three goals and six assists is a relatively meagre number for a player of his talents through 54 Ligue 1 appearances. Indeed, he is still waiting upon his first league goal for Nice. Saint-Maximin is, therefore, a player whose talents are yet to be fully refined, but if he can find the right balance between using his individual ability and those of his team-mates, he has the raw materials to become one of the best forwards in Europe. Then, maybe, he will be mentioned in the same breath as a Bakayoko, a Mendy or an Mbappe.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Major Obama Donor Arrested For Allegedly Raping 15-Year-Old Boy Terrance Bean, nationally-known pro-abortion activist and major Democratic donor has been arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old boy. Bean helped found two major national political groups: the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and the Human Rights Campaign. The indictment charges Bean with two counts of third-degree sodomy, a felony, and one count of third-degree sex abuse, a misdemeanor, police said. Bean, who bailed out of jail by late Wednesday afternoon, will be arraigned on the indictment in Lane County. Detectives in Portland's Sex Crime Unit are the lead investigators in the case and have been working closely with the Clackamas County and Lane County district attorneys' offices. The alleged incident involved a sexual encounter in Eugene with a 15-year-old boy. Another person alleged to have been involved in that encounter is also expected to face arrest as part of the indictment. "The investigation began in Portland, but the criminal episode occurred in Lane County," said police spokesman Sgt. Pete Simpson. Lane County Chief Deputy District Attorney Patricia Perlow declined to release any information about the case or the indictment. Bean has been one of the state's biggest Democratic donors and an influential figure in gay rights circles in the state. He helped found two major national political groups, the Human Rights Campaign and the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, and has been a major contributor for several Democratic presidential candidates, including Barack Obama. He's also a close friend of former Gov. Barbara Roberts. Bean's lawyer, Kristen Winemiller, said in a statement that Bean has cooperated with the investigation, adding that it's her client who was the "victim of an extortion ring" by several men. Winemiller released this statement: "Terry Bean is a highly respected community leader who has devoted his life to bettering our community. Over the course of several months in 2013-2014 Terry was the victim of an extortion ring led by several men known to law enforcement. This current arrest is connected to the ongoing investigation of that case in which Mr. Bean has fully cooperated. No allegations against Terry Bean should be taken at face value. We look forward to the opportunity to clear his name." The Willamette Week did a cover story in June on Bean about a "love affair gone wrong," and allegations that he had videotaped his encounters with former boyfriends. Bean's Flickr account shows him talking with Obama at several events, posing with first lady Michelle Obama and numerous other political figures, including former President Bill Clinton. A blog post from his sister, Sue Surdam Bean, detailed her brother's work on a July 24, 2012 Obama fundraiser in Portland. She included three photos of Terry Bean's ride on Air Force One with Obama to a subsequent event in Seattle. Source: oregonlive.com James Clapp hide the woman and kids the demos are on the hunt! he also has pics of him and a 1-2 year old boy in sexual antics , shoot that son of a bitch ! and no I don't care ! Lee Demerly Hey Berry looks like your trying to get a date.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
The Peak Of Manhood \| Relating to women is serious business...but it's also hilarious. For over nine consecutive years, The Mountain Top Podcast (formerly The Chick Whisperer Podcast) from X & Y Communications has been the gold standard for men's podcasts. Scot McKay and his expert co-hosts talk women, dating, sex, seduction and 21st century masculinity in a fast-paced and highly entertaining style. Visit http://www.mountaintoppodcast.com and get free, actionable tips in your inbox that'll make you better with women starting today. \| Subscribe to the show to get updates automatically, and if you love the show definitely rate us (takes one second) and leave a review! The Mountain Top (Chick Whisperer): The Art Of Style, Mens Dating, Seduction, Masculine Charm, Self Improvement, Confidence X-Net Media Episode 184--The Mountain Top--Everything Else Is...Just Waiting You guys tend to love those shows where we do a deep dive into a particularly intelligent realm of thought and seek out truly profound breakthroughs. When I happened across a piece by my long-time Danish friend Michael Lassen on virtuous patience vs. simply waiting around, I instinctively knew it was a moral imperative as men to have him on the show. So for starters, what's the difference between accepting and embracing a certain situation? Is waiting really a virtue? And what's the concrete difference between waiting and patience? Further, is patience meant to be aimed at achieving perfection, or is that counter-productive? How patient should you be when the woman you want is dating another guy who is no good for her? Discover Michael's three-faceted approach to gaining personal power, regardless of the outcome of any particular situation. Then, find out what my own personal interaction with Navy SEALs has revealed about how they are trained to harness personal power in the exact same way. Also, if patience is a virtue, shouldn't life be about enjoying the journey? Science may in fact support that very notion... And as a special bonus, you'll also get Michael's truly evolved thoughts on 'approaching' and attracting women, along with some objective ideas on avoiding the number one most devastating attraction killer. Find show notes, transcripts, free reports, the YouTube version, book recommendations and more at http://www.mountaintoppodcast.com. === HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE === We'll keep the solid, actionable content coming...all for free. If you love what you hear, please give us a 'thumbs up' by rating the show (takes one second) and leaving us a review. As we say here in Texas, we appreciate you! Episode 183--The Mountain Top--You Deserve A Good Spanking We never want to let things get too straight-laced around here, so for a change of pace I 'talk smack' this episode with my new friend Jillian Keenan, who is an international journalist and spanking expert. So the obvious first question is how does one become a spanking expert to begin with? Jillian's surprising answer sets the tone for the rest of the show, beginning with why women LOVE to be spanked during sex, and how spanking takes on profound sexual importance for some. Next, discover the mindblowing physiology behind why women find spanking sexually pleasurable. What is the difference between spanking as a kink vs. as a fetish? Why is it that spanking is so closely tied to playful flirtation? And of course, I'd be in for a 'red ass' if I didn't acknowledge how the classic representations of spanking in film didn't factor into all this. Is scolding--or even downright disciplinary shame--a part of what makes spanking so sexy? What goes on at organized 'spanking parties'? What is a 'service switch'? And how about the most effective mechanics of a good, proper spanking? By the way, does Jillian basically run around 'butt hurt' her entire life without being able to sit down...or is there 'recovery time' allowed? Basically, even though we get slap-happy about it, you can look forward to the whole truth about spanking, no ifs, ands or butts. January is already half over. If 2020 is going to be your year to get the right woman into your life, let's get on it: http://www.mountaintoppodcast.com. Episode 182--The Mountain Top--What Wrecks Relationships My new friend and fellow 'Balti-moron' Dave Elliot talks about relationships between men and women in a visceral, down-to-earth manner that I'm sure you're going to appreciate. Among his numerous interesting ideas is his brilliant A.L.L.W.A.Y.S. framework for predicting whether or not a relationship is built to last. After all, you and your woman want to always stay together, but there are also all sorts of ways to stay together. So first off, how is it that some people can date for literally years, but their marriage is wrecked within just a few months of saying 'I do'? And on the other hand, what are those seven major factors that genuinely and accurately determine whether or not a couple will defy the divorce rate odds and be happy together for decades? Dave and I talk clearly and candidly about what it takes. This episode is all about knowing your own values and avoiding the fear of going deep with a woman you've just met only to encounter bitter disappointment...and instead boldly seeking out and finding the relationship of a lifetime with a fantastic woman who is truly your significant other. Talk to me for 25 minutes free, and let's make 2020 the year you get the woman of your dreams into your life. http://www.mountaintoppodcast.com. Episode 181--The Mountain Top--2020 Hindsight...And Foresight This episode may come off as a bit weird up front, as it's the first show we've ever published to BOTH The Mountain Top and X & Y On The Fly feeds. But hey...we figured this is a timely conversation everyone can and should have, and also (more obviously) we're co-hosting this one together. So on with it... In this fast-paced show we talk candidly--and at times controversially--about how dating, relating and even socializing itself have changed in the last decade, and how we ourselves control what the next decade holds. What about online dating, apps and social media? Shouldn't it be easier than ever for men and women to meet, attract each other and build relationships? But instead, men and women appear to have lost touch with how to relate to each other. It's as if we as a human race have gotten better than ever at mere social manipulation, and place a higher value on that than real connection. As a result, are people justified in questioning the value of even pursuing a relationship nowadays? Have people in general become more pessimistic toward the other gender? And wait until you get Emily's take on how the #MeToo movement has influenced dating and relating. But the ultimate question is with regard to what happens going forward. What do we as a society really want from our relationships with each other? Yes, 2020 has arrived, and you can talk to Emily and/or me for 25 minutes free. All the details are at http://www.mountaintoppodcast.com. Episode 180--The Mountain Top--What Older Men Know That Younger Guys Don't A blast from the past has resurfaced, and it's none other than my long-time friend and frequent oldskool David D. co-collaborator Will H., aka 'Big Will'. Together, he and I are like two examples of the 'old bull' from ye olde 'two bulls on the hill' joke. We were sure to poke a lot of fun at ourselves and tell embarrassing stories in this episode, and we sincerely trust that you young bulls out there will be fully equipped to 'walk down there and get 'em all' after you're finished listening. And rest assured, whatever age you are you're going to get lots of laughs out of this show. Will H. is known for his humorous way of bringing logical fact to light, and we've never had a dull moment recording together. So of course, we fully address why younger women tend to love older men so much...and better yet, how younger guys can bridge the gap. What are the most infamous fashion faux pas committed by men...along with the social ones that basically act as chick repellent? How is it that older guys can possibly be more handsome and sexy to women...even physically? And on the other hand, what does it look like when older guys refuse to grow up? Hint: it's worse for them, not better. Add it up, and this episode boils down to taking what older men know about how to attract women, bottling it up and giving y'all a big swig of it. The end of 2019 is here, and the new year is coming. Remember, you can talk to me for 25 minutes free. All the details are at http://www.mountaintoppodcast.com. Episode 179--The Mountain Top--Why Do Techie Guys Struggle With Women? My co-host and returning guest Myke Macapinlac began his career as a techie guy in the IT world. Like many men in such a position, he often felt there was a 'glass wall' separating him from others socially. Yet, it's often as if techie guys feel if they only work harder, make more money and get that coveted promotion, then attracting women--and their social life in general--will take care of itself. Unfortunately, that simply isn't the case for most. So why do left-brained guys in particular struggle so much socially? What are the three major traits that make someone more sociable--or even likable--to begin with? What was it about early pickup advice that appealed to techie guys so much? How can you overcome crippling 'analysis paralysis', and how come plenty of other guys don't seem to be affected by it in the least? What does it really mean to 'be inside your head' as opposed to 'in your body'? And hey, what happens when we meet a woman who is a left-brained, technical type? Finally, what else can left-brained guys do to increase their overall attractiveness to women? The end of 2019 is here, and the new year is coming. Let's get on the phone and talk about getting the results with women you deserve. 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1611 South Hope Street Facebook Are.na Instagram Vimeo Race, Genetics, and the 0.1% Free, with RSVP Nov 7-11 2019 7:30PM, Doors at 7PM Opening the 0.1% program, in conjunction with the launch of the NAVEL x Massive Science 0.1% zine, Associate Professors Dr. Terence Keel and Dr. Aaron Panofsky from the UCLA Institute for Society and Genetics present on what it means to have 0.1% of variation between people. Through their presentation, they will demonstrate how there are multiple ways to think about the percentage of genetic difference, not only within groups, but also between humans and non-humans. They will also speak to contemporary issues surrounding the health implications of genetic difference and the use of scientific data to support white supremacist arguments that are fundamentally unsound. Race, Genetics & The 0.1% from NAVEL on Vimeo. Aaron Panofsky is Associate Professor in Public Policy and at the Institute for Society and Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to joining UCLA in January of 2008, he was a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Scholar at UC Berkeley from 2006 through 2007. Panofsky received his Ph.D. in sociology from New York University in 2006. Panofsky's main research interest is in the sociology of science and knowledge with a special focus on genetics. He recently published his first book, Misbehaving Science: Controversy and the Development of Behavior Genetics (Chicago, 2014) , is an analysis of the causes and consequences of controversy in the field of behavioral genetics. A second major project is investigating how patient advocate groups are seeking to affect the research process in the medical genetics of rare disorders. These and other projects fit with his abiding science policy interests in the governance of science and technology and the relationship between expertise and democracy. Terence Keel is an Associate Professor with a split appointment in the Department of African American Studies, and the UCLA Institute for Society and Genetics. He has written widely about American biomedical science, religion, law, and modern thought. His first book, Divine Variations (Stanford University Press, January 2018) explained how Christian thought made possible the development of the race concept in Euro-American science while also shaping the moral and epistemic commitments embedded in the study of human biology. Keel is currently writing a second book that examines shifting conceptions of society and human identity in the minds of American biologists, New Left critics, and Neoconservatives during the "Culture Wars." Keel previously taught at UC Santa Barbara where he served as Vice Chair to the Department of History and was the first Black Studies Professor to receive the Harold J. Plous Award. He is an affiliate of the newly formed Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice & Health under the directorship of Dr. Chandra Ford of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. Illustration by Amisha Gadani, created with the support from the UCLA Institute for Society and Genetics Demystifying genomics to inform identity in the age of the quantified self.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Fighting Tigers Baseball 2015 Baseball Preview: The Pitchers Or the search for a freshman phenom... By Poseur@StepBaker1 Feb 10, 2015, 8:51am CST Share All sharing options for: 2015 Baseball Preview: The Pitchers He's not walking back out of the dugout. Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports Despite LSU's rep as a power hitting, bludgeon you until you cry kind of team, the strength of the team in recent years has been the pitching staff. The Tigers have sent multiple pitchers to the Majors as high draft picks, most recently Aaron Nola. This year, the MLB prospects are a long way away from the draft. LHP Jared Poche' (So.) 9-3, 2.45 ERA, 91.2 IP, 52/26 K/BB RHP Jake Godfrey (Fr.) RHP Alex Lange (Fr.) LHP Jake Latz (Fr.) LHP Kyle Bouman (Sr.) 5-2, 2.12 ERA, 63.2 IP, 32/16 K/BB We finally enter the post-Nola era with a bunch of exciting young arms with tantalizingly great talent, and two upperclassmen anchors who don't wow you with your stuff but have been effective. This is the first time in a long time LSU will be without an obvious Friday ace, and it is incumbent on one of the highly touted freshmen to grow into one. No pressure, guys. Jake Latz is already behind the eight ball with some arm troubles. Right now, they say he's only going to be out a few weeks, but we've heard this story before. I doubt he pitches this year, considering he was already nursing injuries in the fall. That gives Godfrey and Lange slots in the rotation. Eventually, one will end up as our Friday starter while the other might have to deal with being the midweek starter, but both are huge talents who can bring the heat. I'm excited by both of these guys, and it wouldn't surprise anyone if both are in the weekend rotation by March. Jared Poche' flourished as a Saturday starter last year, and while he'll start the season on the hill, I don't think anyone thinks he is going to become a dominant ace. He lacks a real power pitch, and he relies heavily on his changeup as his out pitch. He can strike guys out, but he's not going to mow through the order. He is reliant on the defense to get outs for him which, given LSU's defense, is a pretty good strategy. This bring us to Kyle Bouman, the forgotten man of the LSU rotation. He's already been mentally written of the rotation by most analysts and for good reason: if these freshmen arms are as good as hyped, then he's going to get squeezed out by their talent. Someone has to make way for the new guys. Besides, he's a finesse pitcher who has been heaped with faint praise: he's a veteran innings-eater who pitches to contact. Ugh. Why not just say he's a coach on the field, so we can get blue-collar bingo? But look at those numbers again. He had a better ERA than Poche' and his peripheral numbers are nearly the same, given that he pitched less innings. Bouman lost his spot in the rotation last year midseason after getting roughed up a few times, but by season's end, there he was, getting guys out every Sunday. I think that's how this season will go. The freshmen will be given every opportunity to displace him, but by the time we hit the postseason, Bouman will be taking the ball as our third starter and quietly getting guys out. So much of what we think of as pitching is actually defense. Bouman won't overwhelm you, but if he keeps the ball in the park, he will let LSU's outstanding defense make outs for him. He's the perfect pitcher for this team. Don't walk people, don't give up home runs, and let the defense do its work. Russell Reynolds (So.) Jesse Stallings (Fr.) Doug Norman (Fr.) Reynolds missed last season due to labrum surgery and he missed fall ball due to falling out of a pickup truck, which has to be one of the more SEC-appropriate injuries. Reynolds throws three effective pitches and can hit the low 90s with his fastball, making him a solid contender for the closer gig. Stallings also missed his last season, his senior high school year, with an injury, but he's also reaching the low to mid 90s on the gun. Mainieri has named him the leading contender for the job, but I think he's keeping it warm for Reynolds, if he can show he's healthy. The other contender is the other hyped freshman, Doug Norman. He doesn't throw it as hard as his fellow freshmen, but apparently he has a deceptive delivery and a mature mental makeup. He might get the job or one even better, the relief ace role. As much as it is nice to have a closer, Mainieri also likes having a Swiss Army knife in his pen that he can bring out in any situation to shutdown potential rallies. Zac Person (Sr.) 3-1, 2.57 ERA, 28 IP, 31 G, 29/12 K/BB Hunter Devall (Jr.) 1-0, 3.10 ERA, 20.1 IP, 18 G, 16/8 K/BB Person and Devall both rely heavily on their curveball, which is what you want with guys on base. I joke, but then again, they only had 1 wild pitch between them and runners only went 2 for 4 stealing against them. So don't mind my snark. Both are reliable lefty arms, which you can never have too many of in your pen. Alden Cartwright (So.) 1-1, 2.41 ERA, 33.2 IP, 21 G, 25/13 K/BB Parker Bugg (So.) 2-2, 2.75 ERA, 36 IP, 26 G, 29/5 K/BB Brady Domangue (Sr.) 2-0, 5.59 ERA, 19.1 IP, 19 G, 11/12 K/BB Collin Strall (So.) Hunter Newman (So.) Ryan May (Fr.) Bugg is a legit relief ace. His K/BB ratio is great, he can pitch multiple innings, and he can get you out of whatever jam you're in. He's the most reliable arm in the pen, and we'll likely see a lot of him in just about every situation you can imagine. Outside of Bugg, it's a lot of question marks. Newman is coming back from injury, but he did have some great flashes as freshman. If he can reclaim that form, LSU is absolutely set. Cartwright has never found a role for himself, and he's the standard starter for Johnny Allstaff, earning 7 starts last year. If Domangue is in the game, it's almost certain the game is completely out of hand. There's depth here, and the potential for something great if we can get Newman up and running to go with Bugg and the closer contenders, but right now, so much of it is unproven. The lack of an ace will hurt LSU at some point this season, though there is a chance one of the freshmen seizes the opportunity and takes on that role. That's the difference for this team going to Omaha or staying home. We absolutely need one of the freshman four to become a star right away. However, there's still a lot of proven arms on this team. I'm higher on Bouman than most, and Poche' is an effective Saturday starter. There is some depth in the pen even as the team will spend the early part of the year figuring out its closer. The team's strength is not its pitching, but it is not a negative either. This is a staff that can keep the lights on, and rely on the truly stellar defense behind it. That can cover a lot of holes. Expect a lot of low ERA's because of it. WEEKEND GAMETHREAD: Kansas @ LSU Tigers Fight Through Mistakes To Sweep Kansas	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Home News Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecturer Frank G. Zalom Waikoloa, Hawaii, (September 26, 2017) – "Significance of Integrated Pest Management to Sustainable Horticultural Production—Observations and Experiences" is the title of entomologist Frank G. Zalom's 2017 ARS Benjamin Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture, which he delivered today at the American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Zalom is nationally and internationally renowned for his leadership developing research-based integrated pest management (IPM) programs. He is also recognized for his adeptness in mobilizing and coordinating different and often divergent scientific, stakeholder and governmental groups to achieve a common goal of industrywide improvements in pest and pesticide management for individual crops such as almonds, tomatoes, strawberries, grapes and olives. IPM benefits most from a transdisciplinary approach to developing a control program, especially one that places the plant at the center as the "unifier of knowledge," so that the plant's own particular biology and its special defenses can be brought into play, Zalom explained. Under Zalom's guidance, the University of California Integrated Pest Management Program became recognized as the premier program of its type as he reinforced the need for sustainability in the pursuit of managing pests. Today, he serves as distinguished professor and extension specialist in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at UC Davis. For example, Zalom first helped develop and then implemented a pest management program for the navel orangeworm—a key almond pest—that has been widely adopted by California growers. As a result, damage from this pest dropped from 8.8 percent annually to less than 1.5 percent while industrywide insecticide use for navel orangeworm control decreased by more than 40 percent. He also led a multidisciplinary research and extension effort in the 1990s that reduced organophosphate dormant spray use in almonds by more than 50 percent and ultimately by 90 percent across California orchard crops. Organophosphates had been running off into the Sacramento River after winter rainfalls, and cuts in their use helped bring the river back into compliance with the Clean Water Act. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) established this memorial lectureship in 1968 to honor the memory of Benjamin Y. Morrison (1891-1966) and to recognize scientists who have made outstanding contributions to horticulture and other environmental sciences and to encourage the use of these sciences. Morrison was a pioneer in horticulture and the first director of ARS's U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. A scientist, landscape architect, plant explorer and breeder, author and lecturer, Morrison advanced the science of botany in the United States and fostered broad international exchange of ornamental plants. For more information about the B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture, see https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/lectures/morrison/ For more information contact Kim Kaplan, ARS Office of Communications. Previous article USDA California Crop/Weather Report Next article Rainstorm Pushes Back Raisin Price Negotiations Heart-Friendly Focus Fuels Almonds in Mexico Almond Board of California — Almond exports from the U.S. to Mexico increased 25% in 2021,… Grapes, Health and a Healthy Immune System The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a refocus on building and maintaining a healthy immune sy… California Strawberry Growers & Farm Workers Pick Safety Pick Safety is a new effort from the California Strawberry Commission to highlight … Almond Board of California 2020 Election Underway Voting will begin April 29 to select one independent grower member and alternate position … Federal Government Invests $6 Million to Combat Formidable Tree Nut Pest California tree nut growers received a 'holiday gift' from the Federal Governm… CAWG Elects New Board Officers and Directors The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced the election of new b… Alex M. Suchan Nursery Authentic Paradox hybrid walnut seedlings (juglans hindsii x juglans regia). Very very low incidence of crown gall. Beautiful branched root… Very healthy Boer goats With over 100 head of full blood Boer goats for sale, we are focused on producing competitive commercial goats.Discount prices… Complete Jessee walnut shelling plant Complete Jessee walnut shelling line grading tables, airlegs ,bin dump ,dicer , bucket elevators, bottom feed bins with stand and…	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
A SERBIAN FILM DVD review Out now on DVD is this new horror, set within the dark recesses of the Serbian porn industry. If you dare, check out the trailer and read my review, next... Milos, a retired porn star short on cash, is lured back into the industry for one last job that could leave him and his family comfortable for many years. The project is very secretive, filmed in an abandoned orphanage and a mansion belonging to the director, Vukmir (who bears an uncanny resemblance to Non from Superman 2). Milos starts to become suspicious about the film and the audience it's being made for, but when he tries to leave, Vukmir and his heavies track him down and force him to perform. A Serbian Film film comes with a heavy warning from me. This film is vile and disgusting, and probably shouldn't be seen by anyone. There's nothing more graphic on show then what you'd see in actual pornography, but it's in the ideas it displays where it truly disturbs. It goes far beyond mere snuff fantasy, and visits some extremely dark, immoral subject matters. On the DVD the director has chosen to provide a little introduction to the film, and boy, does he not have a cheery outlook on life. He's obviously quite pissed off that the BBFC enforced cuts to this film (4 minutes 12 seconds to be exact), but when I heard what that scene was, I'm not surprised it was cut. When watching the film, it's clear which segment has been removed, and I'm glad I didn't have to subject my eyes to that, as it's disturbing enough an idea without the visual. The director claims that this film is about challenging censorship, but I don't really see that. What it does do is challenge our beliefs in humanity, reducing people down to hate-filled meat bags with orifices. If that last sentence left you with a nasty taste in your mouth, that's nothing on the experience of watching the film. I'm trying to be clear that this isn't an enjoyable experience in any way, and don't want to over sell it. This isn't some Human Centipede type curiosity that you can talk and laugh about with your friends. This takes the darkest outcomes you could ever dare imagine and puts them up on screen for your entertainment. Well, in the last act at least. The first third of the film is mind-crushingly dull, showing us the mundane life of Milos, sat at home watching his old porn tapes (which he has no problem showing to his young son). You might expect some titillation from this, but we're just watching a man, watching himself have sex. This may say something about the voyeuristic nature of cinema, but if it does I'm sure it was an accident. In what I'm sure is a bitter irony for the director, where this film does succeed is in its editing. As Milos slowly descends into madness, there's some nightmarish quick cut editing that perfectly expresses his mental state, and as the film heads towards its vile finale (like The Prodigy's Smack My Bitch Up on acid), the film's structure loosens up and opens a world of narrative possibilities. I'm still unsure as to how much artistic merit this film carries. It may be able to provoke debate, but it's just as likely to incite violence. I don't want to get all Daily Mail on you, but you have to wonder about the creative minds behind this film. This would be an interesting film to watch in a Film Studies class, but I'd wager is just too unpalatable to find a large audience. A Serbian Film definitely manages to disturb and disgust the viewer, but I can't say I left the experience with a greater outlook on censorship. One thing's for sure, the BBFC were 100% right to demand cuts to the film. 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The fruit and vegetable lexicon Papaya - Exotic Fruits Also known as Papaw or Pawpaw, the Papaya is the edible fruit of the Carica Papaya tree. Carica Papaya is a Mexican tree. In pre-Columbian times, the peoples of the Caribbean consumed the green fruit to fight against gastrointestinal disorders. They also used it to soften meats like the octopus meat. This fruit is an ovoid or rounded berry, 20 to 30 cm long, weighing from 1 to 5 kg. The green fruit turns yellow when ripe. The epidermis, a few millimetres thick, is smooth and fragile. The cross-section shows an orange to red pulp, surrounding a central cavity filled with spherical, inedible, grey or black seeds. Among the many existing varieties, the most widespread on the European market are eight, the Sunrise and the Golden for small-fruit varieties from 300 to 700 g. Formosa is a larger variety of fruit whose weight can be more than 1 kilo. It is generally consumed fresh, but can be used for the extraction of a highly demanded proteolytic enzyme, papain. When incised, the skin of the green papaya actually leaves a white liquid that coagulates quickly. The digestive and solvent action of the proteins that characterize papain is used therapeutically, in the leather, wool, silk, brewery and food and pharmaceutical industries. Despite the numerous transgenesis works carried out to reach almost perfect varieties, it is the wild-type varieties that produces the most tasty orange pulp fruits. The regular consumption of papaya still retains an ethnic character. Papaya is always a fruit of intense commercialization. Annual world production is currently estimated at 15 million tons and is concentrated in Asia at 51 per cent, in the Americas at 39 per cent and in Africa at 10 per cent. Local consumption remains the main market for production, while world exports, amounting to some 400,000 tons, are mainly directed by Latin American countries. Mexico is the world's largest exporter of this fruit. But it is India that comes at the head of the papaya-producing countries with a harvest of 5.9 million tons. This country is followed by Brazil with 1.5 Mt and Malaysia with 1.3 Mt. Seasonality of the product JanuaryJ FebruaryF MarchM AprilA MayM JuneJ JulyJ OctoberO NovemberN DecemberD Commercial varieties Calimosa	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
I Have Nothing I Could Possibly Add To This Story Fox announces Family Guy Online June 16, 2011 by Scott Jennings Uncategorized Always Bet On Poo Always bet on Catholic schoolgirls. Duke Nukem Forever is out. No, really! It only took 15 years. So now people can talk about the game as opposed to the development drama. Surprisingly, a shooter that took 15 years to make about a foul-mouthed Schwarzenegger clone did not address the same target market as, say, Shadow of the Colossus or Braid. To quote Ars Technica: In the first few moments of Duke Nukem Forever, your character pees in a urinal and then earns an achievement for reaching into a toilet and extracting a piece of human excrement. Why does the game reward you for doing this? I have no idea. It's not part of a joke or important to the story; the designers of the game apparently feel that you would miss out by not holding some poo in your virtual hand. So, this is not a game that is not going to make you feel deeply about life, unless to you life is poo (in which case, Blizzard's World of Warcraft has entire quest lines that will bring you fulfillment). This is a game where… well, here, look at the cover. WHAT WERE YOU EXPECTING, PEOPLE. This is not subtle! Look, there's a nuclear explosion, and Vegas, and aliens, and covering all of that is some big guy who is waiting patiently for you to give his pistol a blowjob. This is not Shakespeare! Well, except for the plays we don't talk about. This is the very epitome of embarrassing low brow entertainment. This is, to put not too fine a point on it, the gaming equivalent of a strip club. Which is fine! The fact that strip clubs exist do not prevent you from going to a sushi bar for a nice dinner. It's a big world, and they coexist peacefully. Plus, if you do want to go to a strip club (and I'm totally not judging you here, really) you're not going to consult the reviews first. "Oh, I'm not going to Spearmint Rhino tonight, the review in Friday's Times said it was loud and overrated." NO! You just go! You just buy the game, and you play it, and you maybe giggle slightly nervously as you blow pregnant rape victims apart with your shotgun. You just DO, OK? This is why reviewers exist, really. They exist to have FUN with games like these. Such as the above-mentioned Ars Technica review: I have to install and play this piece of garbage on the PC to see how that version holds up, and make sure there's nothing to be salvaged from the multiplayer. Or Destructoid: A festering irrelevance with nothing to offer the world. Or Gamespot: While much of Duke Nukem Forever is embarrassingly bad–the kind of game you point and laugh at–its biggest problem is that it's so tedious…This game takes an icon and turns him into a laughingstock. Except, no one's laughing. Or the Escapist: A deeply flawed game that I would have stopped playing after five minutes were it not a requirement of my job to play longer. This is what reviewers pray for nightly. A game that is so awfully, joyously unreviewable that every drop of snark they can muster can just masterfully splatter all over the virtual page. Reviewers are grateful for things like this. Such as this review of the movie aimed at the identical target market for DNF, Sucker Punch. The first is its complete failure to create any sort of meaningful narrative. To be blunt: This movie is dumb and doesn't make sense and appears to have been written by sleeping frogs. Now come on. Admit it. The reviewer loved writing this. I mean, you can't use "appears to have been written by sleeping frogs" for, say, the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Sometimes a movie, or a game, is just so gloriously off the rails that you rejoice at being able to bust out the metaphors you never, ever get away with. Which makes the hamfisted attempts at 'damage control' by Jim Redner, until-very-recently-2K's public relations rep, even more odd. too many went too far with their reviews…we r reviewing who gets games next time and who doesn't based on today's venom What? No! You don't threaten people with access to content management publishing systems to stop using content management publishing systems! Much like DNF wallows in the joy of its own affection for poo, its PR team should wallow in the joy of the reviews that point out it's poo. Link to them! Celebrate them! Give DukePoints to whomever uses the most spittle-flecked metaphors! You're poo, you like poo, roll around in the poo and smile while you show everyone your poo! And then, announce Duke Nukem Forever After. 2012 release. A (Lack Of) Programming Note I've gone ahead and switched the internal blog commenting system back on. The forums will stick around in their current woefully ignored state (I'll probably need them for something else eventually) but I haven't had the time to integrate them fully into WordPress as I planned to, so they tend to be more of a hindrance to commenting on things for all save the hardest of core. "We meant to do better, but it came out as always." – Viktor Chernomyrdin, typically cheerful Russian politician June 1, 2011 by Scott Jennings Uncategorized This Year's Sanya Weathers Stalking Update All Sanya Weathers stalkers please update your Foursquare apps: she's no longer a Tera forum moderator. (Did you know she was a Tera forum moderator? Neither did they!) Apparently she has something new coming up involving hardcore PvP show tunes. (which. um. I'd be all over. Just sayin'.) May 31, 2011 by Scott Jennings Uncategorized Call Of Booty: We're So Money "I just made $12 million while you were laughing at this picture." Modern Warfare 3 to ship with a subscription service called Call of Duty: Elite. Well, then. This is so industry-asploding money-printing what-were-movies-again big that some news sources you don't expect to see linked to on my silly little blog dedicated to amusing EA executives commented on this. Such as, oh: First of all, it's important to keep something in mind: People don't like to give up more of their money. This is just a general rule. But in addition to the expected "gaming companies are greedy" comments, there is a lot of confusion about exactly what the new service will involve – and just what people will get for their money. That disconnect is coming in large part because "Call of Duty" maker Activision doesn't seem to have ironed out all the details yet. Activision executives told The Wall Street Journal's Nick Wingfield that they haven't yet figured out how much to charge for the service – although the Journal reports that it will likely be $7.99 or less. They have said parts of the service will be free, but there are conflicting reports about what exactly those free parts will include. Forbes: …like yet another company trying to overcapitalize on social networking BS, as I can speak for the majority of Call of Duty players when I say I don't give a shit about the interests of the people I'm virtually shooting. And how can portions of a monthly paid subscription service be free? That sentence doesn't even make sense. The driving force behind Elite is clear – the desire to gain revenue from the vast numbers of gamers who regularly play Call of Duty titles online for free. According to Activision, 20 million people play Call of Duty online every month – more than seven million every day. This number represents a vast source of untapped income – and in an era of declining retail sales for games, identifying new streams of digital revenue is becoming vitally important. The problem is, attempting to install a subscription charge on online multiplayer activity would meet with massive resistance from gamers, who have always enjoyed free access to online functionality with shooter games. Gamasutra (ok, I link to them all the time but it's a good instanalysis): While he's something of a lightning rod among gamers, it's worth noting that Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter was the first to forecast this service last year. And while he says he's still sussing out the particulars, he doesn't expect Activision to shove Elite down players' throats out of the gate. "I think Activision hopes to get up to 1 million subscribers this year," says Pachter. "From there, they hope to get it up to 3 million next year, then up to 5 million. Over time, they'd like to migrate everyone over to it." One million subscribers isn't exactly pocket change, but with a player base of 7 million users, it's achievable – and it's something that would be more than a blip on the company's earnings. "I think they're in this for the long run," he says. "For their next [fiscal] year, 1 million subscribers [to Elite] is about an added 3 cents per share. It's meaningful, but who knows ultimately if they'll end up with 1 million or 10 million." If those numbers do start to increase, look for the company to expand the Elite model to other notable franchises. And the most obvious places to do so are StarCraft and Bungie's upcoming title. So while the mainstream media ties itself up in knots over OMG WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN, those of us who have followed the game industry follies for a while, including Activision treating the people who actually made Call of Duty a billion-dollar franchise with all the gratitude due the indentured servants they clearly believe them to be, this isn't exactly a surprise. After all, here's Bobby Kotick from a few years ago: [The games we passed on] don't have the potential to be exploited every year on every platform with clear sequel potential and have the potential to become $100 million dollar franchises. … I think, generally, our strategy has been to focus… on the products that have those attributes and characteristics, the products that we know [that] if we release them today, we'll be working on them 10 years from now. How do you exploit people playing your game online for free? Well, charge them, duh.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Home » Mexico » Playa del Carmen News » Fifth Avenue Project Progress: Paving tiles being laid this week says Secretary of Planning Fifth Avenue Project Progress: Paving tiles being laid this week says Secretary of Planning Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — Playa del Carmen's secretary of Municipal Territorial Planning and Sustainability says that on Wednesday, workers will begin the laying of tile stones along sections of Fifth Avenue, which will begin to provide a vision of the completed project. David Duarte Castilla, secretary of Municipal Territorial Planning and Sustainability for Solidaridad, says the above ground work and underground installation of public lighting, as well as Internet and natural gas, are nearly concluded. He says with that will be the arrival of the first of two loads of paving stones that will be laid. A third load is also set to arrive this week. "These tiles will form that surface that we will step and walk on," he said explaining that "on Wednesday, the laying begins and work will be carried out in double shifts, at night, to go at the same pace as the arrival of the material. He added that 25 adult trees between three and five meters in height have also already been planted. "We will continue planting as we go along and this week, we will have a new vision of Fifth Avenue. We intend to finish the first street between 4 and 6 North with tiles, that is to say, a first view of how Fifth Avenue will look," he highlighted. Workers continue to work on retaining walls around Fundadores Park In the case of the Fundadores Park, Duarte Castilla indicated that they began the construction of the retaining walls of the embankments that give the level change for the formation of the amphitheater. "The park, if we consider it will be in September. The progress is good and the work rate is the same," he summarized. More from Playa del Carmen NewsMore posts in Playa del Carmen News » Playa del Carmen police arrest Venezuelan man on narcotics and domestic abuse charges Van used to abduct woman from her Playa del Carmen home located Playa del Carmen adds three specialized canine officers to city team City of Playa del Carmen considering legal action against gas company for destroying streets	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Gilberto Ramirez Gilberto Ramirez Sees Big Things Ahead For John Ramirez Undefeated bantamweight prospect John "Scrappy" Ramirez (8-0, 7 KOs), the second boxer signed to 3 Point Management (3PM), which also manages 43-0 Gilberto "Zurdo" Promotions, was arguably the most active boxer in the United States in 2021 with seven... Photos: Gilberto Ramirez Stops Yunieski Gonzalez in Bruising Slugfest Ramirez, Gonzalez Fight Photos Gallery - Undefeated former world champion Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (43-0, 29 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico scored a stoppage of Cuba's Yunieski "The Monster" Gonzalez (21-4, 17 KOs) in a WBA light heavyweight title eliminat... Gilberto Ramirez: I Want Bivol Next, He Can't Run Anymore, I'm Coming! Undefeated former world champion Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (43-0, 29 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico scored a stoppage of Cuba's Yunieski "The Monster" Gonzalez (21-4, 17 KOs) in a WBA light heavyweight title eliminator, which took place at the AT&T Center i... Gilberto Ramirez Stops Gutsy Yunieski Gonzalez In 10th Round Of Slugfest Gilberto Ramirez needed nine-plus rounds to stop an extremely courageous, stubborn underdog Saturday night. The Mexican southpaw withstood a shaky start in the first round, went toe-to-toe with Yunieski Gonzalez in many rounds of a fantastic fight an... Photos: Gilberto Ramirez, Yunieski Gonzalez - All Set For Texas Showdown Gilberto Ramirez, Yunieski Gonzalez Texas Weights Photos Gallery - Former world champion, and light heavyweight Mexican superstar, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico, and his opponent, Cuba's Yunieski "The Monster" Gonzalez (... Photos: Gilberto Ramirez, Yunieski Gonzalez - Face To Face at Final Presser Former world champion, and light heavyweight Mexican superstar, Ramirez, Gonzalez Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico, and his opponent, Cuba's Yunieski "The Monster" Gonzalez (21-3, 17... Photos: Gilberto Ramirez Hits San Antonio For Gonzalez Showdown Gilberto Ramirez Photos Gallery - SAN ANTONIO, TX - Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) arrives in San Antonio and kicks off fight week with an appearance at the San Antonio Spurs vs. Charlotte Hornets game at the AT&T Center. Zurdo was on site t... Still-Unbeaten 'Zurdo' Ramirez Set to Begin Full-Time Bivol Pursuit By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Forget penciling it in. As far as Gilberto Ramirez is concerned, you can go ahead and confirm the phone call that he and his managerial team will be making come Monday morning. Gilberto Ramirez Hungers To Secure Bivol Shot, Expects Eventual Cruiser Move Former world champion Gilberto "Zurdo'' Ramirez is ready to face another Cuban veteran, when he takes on Yunieski Gonzalez on December 18 in San Antonio, Texas. DAZN will stream the contest. Gilberto Ramirez: Bivol Said He's Not Scared To Fight Me; I Guess He Is Scared Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez is less disappointed with not landing a title shot for his next fight than with the absence of an explanation as to why it is the case. Yunieski Gonzalez: Gilberto Ramirez Will Experience a War, I Have Nothing To Lose Light heavyweight contender Yunieski "The Monster" Gonzalez is a little more than a week away from one of the biggest fights of his career - a showdown with former world champion Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez. Gilberto Ramirez: I'm Not Going To Let Gonzalez Take Anything Away From Me Light heavyweight contender Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) hosted a media workout today ahead of his WBA Light Heavyweight eliminator against the dangerous Yunieski "The Monster" Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs) on Saturday, December 18. Gilberto Ramirez Will Be Looking To Knock Yunieski Gonzalez Out Too much is at stake for "Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez for the undefeated Mexican to look past his December 18th showdown with Yunieski "The Monster" Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs) to World Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol. Gilberto Ramirez: After I Beat Gonzalez, Dmitry Bivol Will Have Nowhere To Hide! Frustrated by Dmitry Bivol's silence after Team Zurdo and Golden Boy Promotions sent the World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight champion a legitimate contract offer, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez now has a clear path to his first World title sho... Gilberto Ramirez vs. Yunieski Gonzalez WBA Eliminator on December 18, DAZN Former world champion, and light heavyweight contender Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico, will welcome the holiday season by taking on Cuba's Yunieski "The Monster" Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs) for the WBA Light Heavyweight Title...	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }

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