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The tick Hyalomma (Euhyalomma) asiaticum Schulze & Schlottke, 1930 is provisionally considered to belong to the H. (E.) asiaticum group of closely related species. Males of H. asiaticum can be distinguished from those of other species of the group by their long and very deep cervical grooves, long, narrow, straight adanal plates, long dorsal prolongation of the spiracular plates, dorsal posterior margin of the basis capituli deeply concave and angular, and unbroken ivory-coloured strip on the dorsal aspect of the leg segments. Females of H. asiaticum can be distinguished from those of other species of the H. asiaticum group by their very deep cervical grooves, narrowly U-shaped genital aperture, with bulging preatrial fold. Larger domestic and wild ungulates are the principal hosts of the adults, while nymphs and larvae parasitize mainly rodents, leporids and hedgehogs. Hyalomma asiaticum is widely distributed in Asia, from Syria in the West to eastern China in the East. Here all the parasitic stages of H. asiaticum are illustrated and redescribed. Data on its disease relationships are also provided.
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Commission should have a wider scope
Tracing funny money is not easy
Our prime minister intends to constitute an enquiry commission to look into ballooning of debt burden over the past 10 years. Let it cover related benami, money-laundering or other pseudo-financial transactions also. While debt burden pauperized citizens, the offenders became richer.
Tracking debt balloon or other financial offences is not easy. Take Pakistan's State Bank's devaluation of the rupee in July 2017. Then Finance Minister Ishaq Dar (now an absconder), claimed the State Bank of Pakistan acted without his volition. He promised an inquiry within 10 days. The Dar-time devaluation inflated our debt burden by Rs 23 billion. Again, under the PTI government, the rupee happened to be devalued by 38 per cent, or Rs5.06, to an all-time low at Rs139.05 to dollar (increasing the debt burden by Rs 35 billion). Again, the government devolved blame on the State Bank. The hidden hand behind these devaluations remains to be ferreted out. Let the enquiry find out the beneficiaries.
In Keynesian macro-economics, `expectations' do play a part. The man in the street and the shopkeeper do not expect well of the government. The government should not bite more than that it can chew. Take money laundering. Britain has refused Pakistan's request to repatriate former Dar for financial offences. Our Money-laundering Act of 2015 could not bring back a penny of money stashed abroad.
UN's focus: Money laundering is as old as human beings. Even 4000 years before Christ, Chinese merchants used to hide their wealth from their rulers so as to avoid confiscation. The merchants also invested their money in remote provinces and even outside China. Meyer Lanski (Capone's accountant) was very successful in concealing his ill-gotten money.
To check flight of money abroad and get `foreign' money repatriated, Pakistan could learn from India
The UN specified techniques to circumvent anti-money laundering legislation targets: (a) Smurfing, that is breaking down a large volume of cash in amounts less than the threshold of the particular country's reporting requirements, thereby avoiding the requirement to justify the transaction. Generally, the cash is exchanged for bearer cheques or international money-orders which are then deposited into the trafficker's account by a go-between of the same organisation. (b) Making use of so-called front and shell companies in cash-intensive concerns (retail outlets, among others). (c) Accounting techniques like over-invoicing of imports and under-invoicing of exports. (d) Repatriation of funds parked in offshore shell companies through the loan-back method. (d) Use of non-bank financial institutions like unregistered currency-exchange houses, monetization of gold, gems, diamonds and other precious metals. (e) Acquisition of sick companies. (f) Hawala transactions based on trust and confidentiality rather than paperwork, leaving no trial and bypassing regulatory mechanism of banking systems. The fraudsters utilize banking-system opacity and a politicized financial-action task force to their advantage.
India's efforts: Even super-sleuths in India could not get back Rs 11.4 billion siphoned off from the Indian-Punjab Bank. The fraudsters abroad remained immune to Enactment of Economic Offenders Bill, extradition requests under and mutual legal assistance, and so on. A fugitive offender may seek political asylum, if he is not entitled to `indefinite leave' to stay in a foreign country. India focused on Mehul Choksy, Nirav Mallya, alleged bookie Sanjeev Chawla, and Tiger Hanif. Notwithstanding an extradition treaty with the UK since 1993, India could get back only one offender. India took several steps for tracking undisclosed assets, black money and closing the routes of tax-free movement of money with about 80 conduit states. It renegotiated tax treaties with Mauritius, Singapore and other tax havens that facilitate tax-free movement of money to and fro. It enacted the Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets and Imposition of Tax Act in 2015 to get at black money from outside India. Information collected under FATCA and CRS (Common Reporting Standards) was provided to those countries that had signed tax information-sharing. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money was formed in 2014.During 2015-2016, a penalty of 100 percent of transaction amount was provided in tax law for any real estate transaction in cash exceeding Rs 20,000.In June 2016, a new provision for tax collection at source on cash sales of products/services exceeding Rs 200,000 was introduced. Income Tax Declaration Scheme 2016 was launched to give immunity from domestic black money by paying 45 percent of taxes on declared income. Introduction of Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 2016 introduced with effect from 1 November 2016, introduction of GST in 2017, demonetization of high-value currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000, were all tried.
Under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, those found indulging in benami transactions would find very difficult to escape once identified, as not only property will be confiscated but they would be subject to penalties and imprisonment. The law defined benami property as assets of any kind, whether movable or immovable, tangible or intangible, corporeal or incorporeal and includes any right or interest or legal documents or instruments evidencing title to or interest in the property and where the property is capable of conversion into some other form, then the property in the converted form and also includes the proceeds from the property which are the subject matter of a benami transaction or arrangement. No conduit/benamidar shall re-transfer the benami property to the beneficial owner or any other person. The transfer of such property shall be deemed to be null and void. Whoever is found guilty of the offence of benami transaction shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to 25 percent of the fair market value of the property.
Any person who is required to furnish information under this Act, but knowingly gives false information or furnishes any false document in any proceeding, shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term of imprisonment which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to five years and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to 10 percent of the fair market value of the property. Even where a person dies during the course of any proceeding under this Act, any proceeding taken against the deceased before his death shall be deemed to have been taken against the legal representative and may be continued against the legal representative from the stage at which it stood on the date of the death of the deceased.
To check flight of money abroad and get `foreign' money repatriated, Pakistan could learn from India. Anyhow, offenders in India and Pakistan are yet to cough up a morsel.
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No, people everywhere are counting down to the Super Bowl so they can watch the commercials. Ok, ok. Let me go ahead and grant you that the commercials aren't what they used to be, though I'm not sure why because they pay just as much or even more for the time. Still, they've lost their luster.
What makes a good commercial anyway? Is it just a memorable hook? I don't think so. I've seen plenty of commercials that I would have said, "Wow that was awesome," and then promptly forget what it was advertising. Was it a luxury car or a jeweler or a cologne. Aw crud I can't remember.
This is why I am a HUGE fan of Geico commercials. I don't know who they have writing over there, but she isn't paid nearly enough. Why? Because every time I see a Geico commercial, I remember not just the commercial itself but also that it's a commercial for Geico! Cave Men. The Gecko. Celebrity Assist Commercials. And lately the Golf Announcer Commercials (I love the one with the Kraken. "Looks like he's going to go with a 9-iron here, I don't think that's going to be enough club.").
So I've been continuing to think about our church's decision to focus on mission and what this means for those of us who are already here. In the coming months we'll gain a clearer and clearer understanding of the future into which God is calling us. One way or another, though, I feel confident we're going to have to consider how we interact in the world around us.
Seems to me like we can learn something from the commercials here. First, we have to live a life that is memorable to others. Not memorable like we dress up like Taylor Swift and sing sea chanties on the square or anything. Maya Angelou said, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." People will never forget that you made them laugh (Geico). People will never forget that you held their hand. As Janice said a month or two ago in her sermon, people will never forget when you listened and said nothing more than, "Me too." In short, you make them feel whole. You don't have to shout it from the mountaintops. In fact, in the world of today, a lot of the unchurched have grown to mistrust the folks who shout the loudest. And we have to do this for everyone. Not just our friends and family, but the people we encounter all the time in the routine of daily life.
But there's more to it than that. People will remember you made them feel whole. At some point, though, you'll need to tell them why. Why did you treat them in that way? It wasn't because you wanted them to become a member of the church. It wasn't because you wanted them to come and contribute. It was because being a Christian, to us, means that we love our God, our neighbors, and ourselves. Living into that call authentically means reaching out and making people feel whole. Making disciples means helping them understand why—and helping them understand that even in their brokenness, (or as Janice suggested, especially because of their brokenness), they can make people feel whole too. And our church is a haven for people who believe answering Christ's call means doing just that.
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Björk Launches AI-Assisted Live Score 'Kórsafn' in New York Hotel
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In 2016, Gloucestershire participated in an NHS England and Department for Education pilot on joined up approaches between schools and children and young people's mental health services. 14 schools in the Stroud locality participated, including primary, secondary, Special School and Alternative provision schools, and a further education college. The pilot established a core offer for schools to access advice, support and training from children and young people's mental health services. It aimed to tackle mental health stigma and deliver a coordinated service to ensure earlier and improved identification of children and young people requiring mental health support.
Central to the success of the pilot was the employment of two additional primary mental health workers who made fortnightly visits to schools to provide advice for teaching staff, 1:1 and group support for children and young people. This enabled the schools to access a named mental health worker that got to know the school and their needs. There was also a practitioner advice line available so that school staff could discuss queries about students. A specialist senior educational psychologist was also commissioned to support the pilot by developing whole school approaches to improving mental health and helping to streamline training. Being 'up-skilled' enabled school staff to support those students with some mental health needs within school and raised confidence in when and how to make referrals to children and young people's mental health services without feeling they were being asked to act out of their professional role.
The training offer for mental health support was also simplified, with links to training and information on services now available via Gloucestershire Healthy Living and Learning's website. There has been increased collaboration, communication and closer working across all agencies, for instance joint visits from educational psychology, school nursing and children and young people's mental health services, and co-development of mental health materials for webpages and e-learning.
improved identification of needs and provision of support, including specialist help where needed.
a raised profile for mental health and a change in the language used around mental health issues in schools, which is likely to help reduce stigma and enable children and young people to better communicate their feelings.
As a result of the evaluation this approach is being rolled out incrementally across the county.
Caseload Over 6 months, 419 children and young people were seen by the primary mental health team in 14 schools, 271 subsequently had their caseload closed without any need for input from the specialist services.
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Amusing evening in an attractive national restaurant with rich folklore program. You will have the chance to see the unique "Nestinarski" dance (dance on glowing embers), play different masked games and hear authentic folklore songs from the region. Rich dinner, wine (white and red) – without a limit.
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DuPont Advanced Printing brings together leading technologies and products for the printing and package printing industries. DuPont™ Cyrel® is one of the world's leading flexographic plate-making systems in digital and conventional formats, including the new Cyrel® EASY photopolymer plates and Cyrel® FAST plates and processing equipment. DuPont™ Izon® provides anti-counterfeit solutions and document security systems to corporate and government entities. DuPont™ Artistri® offers high-quality inks for consumer, commercial, office inkjet and textile printing applications. For more information, visit http://cyrel.com/ap; http://authentication.dupont.com; http://artistri.dupont.com.
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Water is a natural carrier of life force.
Charging water with life force using your own AO 2400 - Aqua Optimizer 2400 Chi Generator® - is a lot more cost efficient than purchasing ready-made "orgone water" and the like. Moreover, you can charge this water with the astrological energy of your choice.
Tap water, distilled water, and water filtered from tap water generally lack the life force that water contains naturally.
Since water is a natural carrier of life force, it is an ideal medium to be a carrier of specific characteristics as well. In his research, Beneviste, a French scientist, demonstrated by means of scientific methods that information can be "attached" to water. This is a characteristic of water that was at the root of many uses: uses as widely apart as homeopathy and religious traditions, and such manifold uses existed already centuries, even millennia, before Beneviste. In this context, think of the "holy water" used as a "staple item" in many religious creeds.
Beneviste's research naturally leads to a problem with water that, especially in our days, is as widespread as humankind itself: He indirectly furnished proof that noxious information of pullutants - and other factors - remain in the water even if it was distilled. Others after Beneviste were well aware of this fact. Such water is dead, even after purification.
You can get evidence of this process by charging water (distilled water, filtered water, bottled water, even tap water) with life force, taste this water and compare it to the untreated "controls." This process of optimizing and revitalizing water compares to natural processes that produce the fine tasting water in nature, such as in mountain springs.
It enhances the growth of plants. This is plainly visible, as you get stronger plants, more blossoms, larger and better tasting fruit, and more beautiful flowers within a short time.
Living water is very attractive to animals. Especially cats feel attracted to water that has been revitalized by means of saturation with life force.
You can make living water (water that is saturated with life force) and living food (food contains water, of course) with ease: Simply put a glass or a bottle of water of your choice (store bought or filtered) onto the AOPTC transfer (see below), which will saturate it with life force, and this operation takes only a few minutes. This method of optimizing and revitalizing your water is certainly a lot more cost efficient than purchasing "orgone water" and the like, and ... yes! ... you can charge water with astrological energies, and this way you actually can absorb these energies into your body. Naturally, using methods of ADM, i.e., Astro-Dynamic Manifestation, you can enhance living water with specific astrological energies that are beneficial to your body and mind, to plants in your house or garden, to animals and and to fish.
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The current cue "change by design or by disaster" addresses the global call to action summarized in the Sustainable Development Goals. Supernova Institute – derived from the astronomical term supernova that describes the bright flare at the end of a star's existence – stands for radical recommencement and for "change by design" and acts as a trans-disciplinary cooperative for social innovation and the design of human centered processes.
We from Supernova Institute believe that for our society to successfully transition we need a post-capitalistic, ecosystemic mindset aligned with public welfare and accompanied by inclusive structures like coops and the commons to relieve traditional growth and profit oriented thinking which is increasing the gap between rich and poor.
Considering this framework, an unconditional basic income – required due to the impact of automation — can be experienced as liberation and not as an existential threat.
So for a successful transformation we need human centered, holistically oriented strategies, tools and methods of coping. In order to cope with freedom, self-reliance and responsibility is required. In order to play creatively with the consequences of inevitable forms of exit, reduction and recycling, craftsmanship and ingenuity is needed as well as solidarity and commitment to the common good. To cope with community based work empathy, openness and flexibility are needed as well as entirely new structures.
Supernova Institute puts across those strategies, tools and methods of coping and advocates in international projects for justice, empowerment, education and exchange; strengthening local communities and global networks. Supernova Institute brings together embodied cognition, participatory methods, design, makers, mindfulness and blockchain technology. We develop trans-disciplinary co-creation workshops, formats and projects for various contexts. We work holistically and systemically, developing personal competences as well as optimizing societal processes. We believe this is one of the keys to an equitable, sustainable future.
Supernova Institute is a cooperative with an institutional structure, acting as an open but committed network of trans-disciplinary members to produce knowledge and methods for an equitable and sustainable future.
We are building co-creative, participatory projects, workshops and interventions to empower healthy, sustainable communities, integrating design methods, embodied cognition and mindfulness. We believe this is one of the keys to an equitable, sustainable future.
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Prime minister brands BMA scaremongers
David Cameron, prime minister, was pounded by the opposition over the junior doctors crisis yesterday and lashed out at the British Medical Association (BMA), naming them "scaremongers".
Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the opposition, said that "this dispute with the junior doctors has been on the basis of misrepresented research about weekend mortality. I'll read to the prime minister what the researchers themselves say:
"'It is not possible to ascertain the extent to which these excess deaths may be preventable. To assume they are avoidable would be rash, and misleading.' So is the prime minister and his health secretary being rash and misleading with those figures?"
In response, Cameron agreed that the junior doctors dispute has "been plagued" by scaremongering and inaccurate statistics. "The BMA in their first intervention said that this was a 30% pay cut. That was completely untrue…"
"The health secretary was guilty. He was guilty of an understatement" of the number of excess weekend deaths in hospitals, the prime minister said at the Prime Minister's Questions.
This comes after the BMA announced on Tuesday that they will launch a judicial review of the government's decision to impose a new contract on junior doctors in England, because they believe the government failed to follow due process before deciding to force the contract – which will take effect in August.
Corbyn called on the prime minster and health secretary Jeremy Hunt to apologise.
"Isn't it time that the prime minister and the health secretary actually apologise for what they've done, and correct these statements, and – while they're about it – reach an honourable settlement with the junior doctors?"
He concluded: "Nye Bevan would be turning in his grave if he could hear the prime minister's attitude to the NHS."
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To get the best Medicare Supplement insurance in Glasston, ND, it is important to compare your options. Our website enables you to do that quickly and efficiently. Simply enter your Zip at the top and click Compare Options button. You will be taken to a page with a list of the best insurance carriers in your Pembina area. We recommend comparing quotes from at least 3 companies before settling on a coverage. This way you can make sure you are not overpaying on your Medigap premium.
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The Information provided by Janine Buisman Wilcox, Naturopathic Doctor is intended solely for educational purposes, and is not a substitute for the medical advice provided by a physician or other healthcare professional. The information provided on this site cannot be used for the purpose of diagnosing or treating a specific health issue or disease. The information on this site can not be construed as medical advice or instruction. You should seek appropriate medical advice on any matter relating to your health and well-being. Janine Buisman Wilcox, Naturopathic Doctor can not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or punitive consequences that may arise from the access or use of this site. Furthermore, Janine Buisman Wilcox, Naturopathic Doctor will not be held responsible for any consequences arising from errors or omissions in the information contained in this site.
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Our guest house "Zum Hirsch" ist the oldest one in Ersingen and was already mentioned in 1410, when it was listed in the sale of earl Konrad von Landau to the "Ulmer Sammlung". Until the 17th century the guest room was used for public meetings and the village court.
From 1641 to 1694 Hans Greiff, who was a landlord and a farmer, was owner oft he house. In 1958, his descendant Johannes Greiff finally puts the "Ersinger Taverne" into family property.
In 1874, Johannes Greiff was the first to advertise in the journal "Volksfreund Schwaben", which was the forerunner oft he contemporary "Schwäbische Zeitung" of Ehingen. Thereby the 140-year-old tradition of the annual "Aschermittwoch" meal started, where especially stockfish, goat roast and snakes are served.
Since over 150 years the Greiff-family leads the Hirsch, which is also simply known as the "Greiff". Our team secures with much passion, cordiality and humor that every guest feels comfortable.
Since three generations also schnapps is produced in our house. The contemporary owner Otto Georg Greiff learned the trade from his father and improved his skills in seminars at the University Hohenheim. With the participation in competitions, the quality is regularly assured. Since many years, Mr Greiff is called as an examiner for small distilleries.
His schnapps and liquors regularly get awarded with gold and silver medals. With all the results oft he submitted schnapps and liquors Otto Greiff occupies the 4th place in the association of Northern Württemberg, which includes over 180 distillers.
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Heritage Museums
Horse Rentals
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Búðardalur
Flateyri
Hólmavík
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Akureyri Bus
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Hotel Kea
Accommodation Hotels Dining Restaurants
Located in the heart of Akureyri, gateway to the rich natural splendor of North Iceland, Hotel Kea has been welcoming guests since 1944, with the same high standards of elegance, quality, service and comfort which, would be expected of one of…
Address: Hafnarstræti 87
Web: http://www.keahotels.is/en/hotels/hotel-kea
Hotel Akureyri
Accommodation Guesthouses Hotels
Hotel Akureyri is a luxury accommodation, just 100 meters from the waterfront and offering a beautiful view of the fjord. On the ground floor is a cozy dining area where a buffet breakfast is served, but in the afternoon various kinds of…
Web: http://www.hotelakureyri.is/
Akureyri Art Museum
Art museums Culture Sightseeing
Founded in 1993 Akureyri Art Museum is one of the youngest art museums in Iceland. It is located in what used to be the KEA co-op building, which was designed with strong influences from Bauhaus and the international Funkis movement. The…
Address: Kaupvangsstræti 12
Web: http://www.listak.is/en
Akureyri Botanical Garden
Culture Heritage museums Sightseeing
The mission of the Akureyri Botanical Garden is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment.
Address: Akureyri
Web: http://www.lystigardur.akureyri.is
Akureyri Museum
The aim of Akureyri Museum is the collection, preservation and study of objects relating to cultural history and the daily lives of people in the Eyjafjörður. Many articles and photographs portraying the life and work of past inhabitants of…
Address: Aðalstræti 58
Web: http://www.minjasafnid.is/?m=page&f=viewPage&id=38
Home of Davíð Stefánsson
The relatives of the poet Davíð Stefánsson from Fagriskógur gave to Akureyri the house at Bjarkarstígur, which the poet built and lived in until his death in 1964. His living quarters are on the upper floor of the house, preserved in the same…
Address: Bjarkarstígur 6
Friðbjarnarhús
Friðbjarnarhús now houses an exhibition of 20th century toys owned by Guðbjörg Ringsted. Among other things one can see dozens of dolls and toy cars. On the upper floor is the old meeting room of the Independent Order of Good Templars, which donated…
Web: http://www.visitakureyri.is/en/things-to-do/museums/old-toys-on-display-in-fridbjarnarhus-1
Jón Sveinsson Memorial Museum
The so called Nonni´s House, which the author and the Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson, Nonni, lived in during his childhood, has been carefully remodelled into a memorial museum. Nonni's House, which was built in 1850, is one of the oldest houses…
Web: http://www.nonni.is/?m=page&f=viewPage&id=8
The Aviation Museum
The Icelandic Aviation Museum is located by the Akureyri airport.
Web: http://www.flugsafn.is/
The Industrial Museum
The Industry Museum is a small, homely, relaxing and interesting place where you can see machines, devices and products from the blooming industry in Akureyri, from the early 20th century until today. We also have displays from various private…
Address: Krókeyri
Web: http://www.idnadarsafnid.is/
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland exhibits the 100 year old story of motorcycles in Iceland.
Web: http://www.motorhjolasafn.is/
1862 Nordic Bistro
Cafés Dining Restaurants
1862 is cabable of offering great services for meetings, confrences and festivals, weddings, receptions and banquets off all sizes.
Address: Strandgata 12
Web: http://www.1862.is/en
Dining Restaurants
Everyday at lunch time Bryggjan offers a pizza buffet from 11:30 – 13:30.
Web: http://www.bryggjan.is/en/
Greifinn
Greifinn is without doubt one of the most popular restaurant in Akureyri by locals. We do our best to present the best Iceland has to offer, from land or sea -but also invite you to try dishes from around the world. Our menu offers everything from…
Address: Glerárgata
Web: http://www.greifinn.is/english-1
Pleased to "meat" you! The Hamburger Factory concept itself is simple, really: Offer quality hamburgers with a humorous twist. That's what we figure make people happy – good food and good fun.
Web: http://fabrikkan.is/en/english/
Noa Seafood Restaurant
Web: http://www.noa.is/
Rub 23
Restaurant Rub23 aims to offer a diverse, simple and attractive option for a broad customer base. In the evening we offer a wide selection of seafood, sushi dishes, great steaks and desserts to satisfy your senses. Open for dinner from kl: 17:30…
Address: Kaupvangsstræti
Web: https://www.rub23.is/en/menus/dinner-menu
Strikið
Diverse and elaborate menu, good food and good service. Together this makes a visit to the restaurant in Akureyri delightfull experience that you enjoy and keep in memory. Our balcony's make this experience more memorable on a good summer day.…
Address: Skipagata
Web: http://www.strikid.is/en
Amma Guesthouse
Accommodation Guesthouses
Amma Guesthouse is located in a quiet area in Akureyri and features a garden and a terrace. Amma Guesthouse has rooms with shared bathroom facilities and an elevator. Bed linens and towels are included in your stay. Free WiFi, coffee, tea and cocoa…
Address: Hrafnagilsstræti
Web: https://ammaguest.is/
AkurInn Guesthouse
AkurInn is a cozy guesthouse in an old and dignified house with a nice view, near the center of Akureyri. The rooms are for one to five people and you can order breakfast with the room. Guests have access to a kitchen. The livingroom on the second…
Web: http://akurinn.is/
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Electric vehicles are the new talk of the town, thanks to constantly advancing technology. As demand grows, more sophisticated electric vehicles are being introduced onto the market.
The market has recently launched Tesla Model 3, from which high expectations are being held. On the other hand, Audi is nowhere less in fortifying its position in the world of electric vehicles with the introduction of the Audi E- Tron.
The Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback e-Tron have just launched into the market, and these two seem to be the most beautiful vehicles we've ever seen. Both are highly constructed EVs with modern technology and iconic Audi qualities that make them highly appealing to purchasers.
Now the question that arises is, is Tesla Model 3 the new super EV that will take over the market, or is Q4 e-Tron better? For sure, both of them are in good competition, and none is any lesser than the other. Continue reading to learn about the comparative analysis of the two.
Tesla Model 3 vs Audi Q4 e-Tron
There is no doubt in saying that both cars have flushed the market with superseding technology. Take a look at these points to find the differences the cars have and figure out which one is better for you.
While Tesla might be appealing to the new-gen kids, it just doesn't seem like the car you should spend over $100,000 on. The Model 3 is Tesla's entry-level offering of a luxury EV mid-size sedan.
Depending on the model of choice, it offers various options, with between 267 and 358 miles of range, and its performance also varies. The first new models at the base, which you can get for a lesser price, offer a rear-wheel-drive, while on the other end of the scale, you see the Performance variant that can offer a very low 3-second speed up the time from 0-60 mph with the potential to hit 162 mph.
While the Model S did blow up the market, the question is, is its so-called compact sibling worth your consideration? And on the other end of the bargain, Q4 e-Tron is appearing to many as the deal of the day.
The recent 2022 Audi Q4 e-Tron and Q4 e-Tron Sportback are the new "demanding" cars of the town, and nobody seems to get their eyes off them.
And the best part is, even though it has a gorgeous interior coupled with an ever-fancy body, it is pretty affordable for all that it is offering. The base entrant in Audi's e-Tron range of EVs, the Q4 e-Tron gives you a promising range of 250 miles with a starting price of under $45,000.
The Model 3 cannot be said to be the type of EV to fall over if you see it from the POV of design and exterior. It is not much, but it isn't ugly either. In a statement, the car looks bulky.
It has a tinted roof, a standard Tesla design, and the rear is smooth as well. It has 18-inch Aero wheels, which are regulars on the lower trims, and these can also be upgraded to 19-inch sports wheels.
The Model 3 Performance variant offers 20-inch Uber Turbine wheels, which have lower suspension, and a carbon fiber spoiler that further adds to the car's sharp looks. The car also has LED Fog Lights.
On the other hand, the exterior design of the Audi Q4 e-Tron is the first thing that will make you notice the car. The EV is styled in a very new, supposedly GenZ way with muscular haunches, LED taillights of full width inspired by the e-Tron GT, and a slanting roofline. The car has a very appealing look.
Like all standard Audi designs, it has a rather complex front grille. Its matrix-designed headlights complement the look perfectly. The car looks sleek with slim roof rails, sporty wheels, and a comparatively high height.
Well, one thing is for sure the Q4 model smashes all the stigma about EVs not being good-looking cars. Audi claims that the upcoming Q5 will be even better than this.
When you first open the doors of a Model 3, two of its most impactful features are the size of the car is much bigger than what it appears to be from the outside, and a large 17-inch screen that offers all kinds of auto control modes.
The interior of this car has a very clean and on-time look overall and is pretty functional too. One of the features that acts both as an advantage and a disadvantage is the fact that the car has no physical buttons or knobs.
Everything has to be controlled via the large screen on the dashboard. The interior spacing of the car is really good as well. The Model 3 is a 5-seater, ideal family car. It is relatively comfortable, but the slanting roof provides very little headroom for the front seaters. It also has very good legroom, which allows passengers to sit comfortably.
Similar to Model 3, this too has no central transmission tunnel. The passengers in the rear seats get more legroom while the ones in the front are offered more storage space.
Only one flaw that might be noted is that even though the body looks perfect from the outside, the addition of a new steering wheel for the Q4, which is a squared shape and four-spoke design, might not be the best work for Audi.
However, you are offered a much better view of the 10.25-inch digital driver display or even the 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit. On the center of the dash, there is a 10.1-inch touch screen which is angled facing the driver for their convenience.
You also have an option to charge your phone wirelessly on a floating panel with transmission controls.
One of the best things about this car is how eco-friendly it is, not only in terms of being an EV but also in that the cabins in the interior are made of recycled materials, yet they look polished and have premium quality cabinets.
As a classic to the brand, Tesla Model 3 offers 12-way power-adjustable front seats added with the heating feature, power-folding wing mirrors, a tinted glass roof, and remote access through a mobile application available on Android and Apple Store.
On top of that, it also offers keyless entry and ignition, LED headlights with automatic high beams, a brake hold feature, rain-sensing wipers, a surround-view camera, parking sensors, and a dashcam. The advanced technology also has Dual-zone climate control and a lane departure warning system and lane keep assist.
The auto-pilot or cruise control is a classic Tesla feature along with other features like traffic sign recognition and forward-collision warning like it has been in previous models.
It also has an autonomous emergency braking attached with the Autopilot to provide semi-autonomous driving help. The Full Self-Driving Capability is indeed the next level, with an option that adds more features like:
automatic parking,
auto lane change,
traffic light/stop sign control,
automatic steering
auto rear lid control.
When it comes to the Audi Q4 e-Tron, it does cost quite a fortune for a car, but the performance you get for what you are paying is amazingly impressive. The car uses an 82-kWh battery unit with an initial capacity of 77 kWh.
The US market offers two variants which are 50 and 60. The 60 variant produces 201 horsepower, which it supplies to the rear wheels, while the Q4 50 e-Tron has been equipped with a second electric motor on the front axle, which thrusts out an approximate output of 295 hp.
No claim has been made on the mileage, but Audi has pointed out that the 40 variants should be able to pull 250 miles on a single full charge.
You can do 11 kilowatts with AC and up to 125 kW on a DC fast charger when it comes to charging. The estimated charging speed goes from 5 to 80% on a fast charger in under 40 minutes.
Take a look at the table to understand the comparative analysis between the two cars.
Feature Tesla Model 3 Audi Q4 e-Tron
Year of production 2018 2021
Country of manufacture USA Germany
WLTP Range 567 Km 341 Km
Battery Pack Capacity 75 kwh 55 kwh
AC Charge 11kwh 7.2kwh
DC Charge 210 kwh 100 kwh
Top speed 233 Km/h / 145 mph 180 Km/h / 112 mph
Engine torque 493 Nm / 363 lb.ft 460 Nm / 339 lb.ft
Engine power 441 PS / 435 bhp / 324 kW 299 PS / 295 bhp / 220 kW
Efficiency 14.2kwh/100km 11kwh/100km
Seats 5 5
Length 469.4 cm / 184.8 inches 458.8 cm / 180.63 inches
Width 184.9 cm / 72.8 inches 184.9 cm / 72.8 inches
height 144.3 cm / 56.81 inches 161.7 cm / 63.66 inches
Curb weight 1831 Kg / 4037 Lbs 2135 Kg / 4707 Lbs
Body type Sedan SUV
No. of doors 4 5
Tesla Model 3 vs Audi Q4 e-Tron: which one do we recommend?
The choice of which car you should buy depends mostly on your requirements. If performance is what you are looking for, the Tesla Model 3 is the one you should go for, and you might also get it for a lower price as the base models of this range are quite good.
It covers a range of an impressive 272 miles and also has exceedingly good acceleration. However, if you are already spending thousands, we would recommend you to do that to also gain access to all the features like Autopilot/Full Self-Driving features and also get access to future upgrades over time.
This car will give you a good EV experience at a reasonable price that is below $60,000. But one thing that you will undoubtedly miss out on will be the premium build quality and luxury of the Audi in a big way.
The base Q4 e-Tron starts at around $45,000, which is a significantly low price for how the car looks and all the amazing features it offers.
Audi also claims to be able to qualify for up to $7,500 less in federal tax incentives. With its high tech and clever engineering of angles, lighting, and colors, Audi Q4 makes a stunning car with great charging time and mileage.
In conclusion, both the cars have their respectable features, and both of them are sure to provide a mind-blowing experience. Find yourself the best car you can get with the help of the above-mentioned comparison.
Tesla Model 3 vs BMW 3 Series : Differences [ Chart Included ]
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Bavariabəvâr´ēə [key], Ger. Bayern, state (1994 pop. 11,600,000), 27,239 sq mi (70,549 sq km), S Germany. Munich is the capital. The largest state of Germany, Bavaria is bordered by the Czech Republic on the east, by Austria on the southeast and south, by Baden-Württemberg on the west, by Hesse on the northwest, and by Thuringia and Saxony on the north.
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A very traditional Florida fruit gift that's been a favorite for many years. A Classic, woven wicker 'picnic basket' filled with a premium selection of citrus.
A very traditional Florida fruit gift that's been a favorite for many years. A Classic, woven wicker 'picnic basket' filled with a premium selection of citrus. When the fruit is all gone, the basket can be used for packing a picnic lunch, of course, or for crafting, decorating, or gardening. The Deluxe Version includes three jars of tropical jellies and marmalades and rich, creamy chocolate dipped coconut patties. Dee.lish!
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Researchers at the University of Warwick's WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) academic department have set a new 5G communications speed record to an SAE Level 4 low-speed connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) in the pioneer 28GHz millimeter wave band.
During their tests, the WMG research team hit 2.867Gb per second in over-the-air transmissions, which is nearly 40 times faster than current fixed-line broadband speeds. It is equivalent to sending a detailed satellite navigation map of the UK within a single second, or the full contents of a high-definition (HD) blockbuster film in less than 10 seconds.
However, the crucial wireless communications technology is not just being designed to deliver HD content to in-car entertainment systems, but it will allow autonomous vehicles to rapidly share large quantities of data with each other and with traffic management systems. This will include precise 3D road maps created by lidar, high-definition video images of the vehicle's surroundings, and traffic information.
WMG's research team of associate professor Dr Matthew Higgins and senior research fellow Dr Erik Kampert used their new 5G mmWave test facility to set the new 5G communications speed record. Working with an autonomous Pod built by RDM, a Coventry-based manufacturer of Level 4 low-speed autonomous vehicles, the team optimized antenna placement both inside the pod and on roadside infrastructure, such as a traffic light.
WMG's intelligent vehicles research team are using the facility with a range of partners and industrial collaborators on connectivity, verification and validation, and the understanding and optimization of user/customer interaction to accelerate product introduction for CAVs.
Supported by the UK government's HVM (High Value Manufacturing) Catapult, WMG's test facility includes some of Europe's most advanced 5G mmWave testing equipment, which has been provided by an equipment collaboration with National Instruments (NI) for their mmWave technology platform.
The project has also involved support from Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG), an independent wireless infrastructure operator headquartered in Edinburgh, which is advancing the use of higher capacity fiber-based 'neutral-host' infrastructure that is made available to all mobile and wireless networks.
Support of this project is part of WIG's wider investment activity targeted at enabling connectivity along UK transport routes, with the company being the largest private investor in Midlands Future Mobility, the country's largest real-world CAV testbed.
"These controlled trials are critical to better understand the capabilities of 5G in millimeter wave bands, and how infrastructure providers and vehicle manufacturers must carefully plan and deploy their 5G service and application roll-out over the next few years," explained Higgins.
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The tables below give yearly averages for snowfall at cities, towns and parks in Colorado. The numbers are for the total amount of snow and for how many days it snows at least 0.1 inches (0.25 centimetres).
The snowfall totals are annual averages based on weather data collected from 1981 to 2010 for the NOAA National Climatic Data Center.
You can jump to a separate table for Western Colorado and Eastern Colorado.
Place name links take you to more detailed information on snowfall, snowstorms and snow accumulation for that location.
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Greetings Cougar Nation! Hope you are having a great start to your week.
Well, right before the UCLA game, we posted right here on this blog that, in order for us to sniff the NCAA tourney, we would have to go 3-3 over our next six.
Today, we stand four games into that stretch with a record of 1-3. So, what do we have to do?
We have to win the next two games.
With the Oregon schools coming into town the following week, we absolutely, POSITIVELY need to sweep them as well. So, in order for us to make the Big Dance, we need to win the next four in a row.
If we start the second half 4-0, then we'll need to grab two W's from either our trip to LA-LA land, our home contests with the AZ schools, and/or our trip to Seattle. If we do that, then we have a 6-3 second half, a 10-8 conference mark, and a ticket to the Dance.
Can we do it? Absolutely.
Will we do it? Well, we'll find out Thursday night.
1) Washington, Washington, Washington, Washington. As much as we love to hate em, the Puppies' strength works tremendously in our favor. Not only do they run teams up and down, they also are bruising inside with Brockman down low. I think they are hands down the best in the Pac-10, meaning that in most cases, teams are going to be playing us needing to split. That will help us tremendously, because desperate teams don't do well playing against our grind-out style.
2) Problem Teams Come First. The teams that pose the biggest problems for us match-up wise tend to come first in the second half. That means that we get to spend those first four practice days really preparing for the things that have bothered us. For instance, the two small ball teams Stanford and Oregon come first. USC and their box and one and triangle and two stuff comes first. As does Arizona and that menacing press. Then, we get the (arguably) more talented teams after they've been pushed around by the Huskies. As a consequence, we can expect CAL to be spent and pressing on Saturday. Ditto UCLA. Ditto Arizona State.
3) We're ONE GAME back from where we were last year. Its hard to fathom, but its true. Last year, we went 5-4 in the first half. This year, with as bad as we were playing the first two games of the conference, we're sitting at 4-5. This team has gotten much, much better folks, and I think you'll see us get even better in the second half. Think about it: Klay Thompson is now starting to break through. Rochestie was in a major slump at the start of the conference season, and now we have two other freshman who are contributing. We are much, much better than five weeks ago.
4) The Bay Area teams are slumping. Say what you want about how great they might still look on paper, but CAL has now lost 4 of 6. Stanford, despite being a nose hair close to being really good, is now squarely in ninth place. Granted, this could be a SLEEPER weekend for both of those schools, but it also seems to me like they are really ripe for the picking.
The key for me is that first contest against the Trees where Hill and Goods seem poised to make Maples come alive. Win Thursday and I think we run the next three.
Will we do it? Stay tuned.
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Pleocnemia is a genus of ferns in the family Dryopteridaceae, subfamily Elaphoglossoideae, in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I).
Taxonomy
Pleocnemia was first described by Carl Borivoj Presl in 1836.
Species
, the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World and Plants of the World Online recognized the following species and hybrids:
Pleocnemia acuminata Holttum
Pleocnemia andaiensis (Baker) Holttum
Pleocnemia brongniartii (Bory) Holttum
Pleocnemia conjugata (Blume) C.Presl
Pleocnemia cumingiana C.Presl
Pleocnemia dahlii (Hieron.) Holttum
Pleocnemia elegans (Copel.) Holttum
Pleocnemia hemiteliiformis (Racib.) Holttum
Pleocnemia × intermedia Holttum
Pleocnemia irregularis (C.Presl) Holttum
Pleocnemia leuzeana (Gaudich.) C.Presl
Pleocnemia macrodonta (C.Presl ex Fée) Holttum
Pleocnemia megaphylla Holttum
Pleocnemia milnei E.Fourn.
Pleocnemia nesiotica (Holttum) H.G.Zhao & S.Y.Dong
Pleocnemia olivacea (Copel.) Holttum
Pleocnemia pleiotricha Holttum
Pleocnemia presliana Holttum
Pleocnemia seranensis Holttum
Pleocnemia siamensis X.G.Xu & Li Bing Zhang
Pleocnemia submembranacea (Hayata) Tagawa & K.Iwats.
References
Dryopteridaceae
Fern genera
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Q: Why "npm install -g grunt-cli" doesn't work correctly? I am having trouble using grunt in my projects. I am setting up an macos computer with version 11.0.1.
The project files (local) are in principle correct, since I use it on another computer and it works fine there.
I have been trying to solve this error for more than two days, the problem is that the local configuration does not work correctly, since I get the message ~ bash: grunt command not found when trying to initialize grunt with the grunt or grunt watch command
When trying to install grunt-cli globally I get this error:
npm ERR! code ENOENT
npm ERR! syscall lstat
npm ERR! path /Users/bertanicolau/.npm-packages
npm ERR! errno -2
npm ERR! enoent ENOENT: no such file or directory, lstat '/Users/bertanicolau/.npm-packages'
npm ERR! enoent This is related to npm not being able to find a file.
npm ERR! enoent
npm ERR! A complete log of this run can be found in:
npm ERR! /Users/bertanicolau/.npm/_logs/2020-11-23T17_06_23_295Z-debug.log
The .npm-packages folder does not exist in this location, instead the .npm folder does exist, I don't know why it is looking for another.
I've tried clearing the npm cache, I've also tried deleting the package-lock.json file and changing paths on .bash-profile but none of this seems to work.
Can it be a npm or node version bug?
$ npm -v && node -v
7.0.8
v15.2.1
Thanks!
A: In one of your .npmrc files, you probably have prefix=/Users/trott/.npm-packages. If so, leave it and create the directory with mkdir ~/.npm-packages. Or set it to a different directory. Or remove the entry entirely.
The places to look for the .npmrc file that may be causing this to happen:
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*per-project config file (/path/to/my/project/.npmrc)
*per-user config file (~/.npmrc)
*global config file ($PREFIX/etc/npmrc)
*npm builtin config file (/path/to/npm/npmrc)
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Rolex Motorsports ready for Daytona 24H
Rolex Motorsports press release
The new Rolex clock on pitlane
Photo by: Eric Gilbert
In less than a week, an event 50 years in the making is set to take place as the motorsports world celebrates the golden anniversary of one of the most famous endurance races in the world – the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The historic endurance race is set for January 28-29, 2012, at Daytona International Speedway, and the excitement surrounding the race has never been greater. From a display of championship winning cars, to the participation of famous drivers, along with new GT entries from Ferrari and Audi and five new Corvette DPs, all indications are that the Rolex 24 At Daytona will deliver a high octane start as the season opener to the 2012 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.
Earlier this month, the majority of teams that are entered in the twice-around-the-clock endurance race took the final opportunity to fine tune their vehicles during the "Roar Before the Rolex 24," the three-day test event held at Daytona International Speedway. Dominating the results page in the DP class were the new Corvettes, with one, the #10 SunTrust Corvette driven by 2005 Rolex 24 At Daytona Champion Max Angelelli, posting the fastest lap of the weekend – 126.712 mph. If results from the "Roar" are any indication, chances are a Corvette will be in the winner's circle for the first time in 11 years – since its only trip to the Rolex 24 At Daytona winner's circle in 2001. In the GT class, Ferrari, specifically the #3 Patron Tequila Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am, had the fastest lap at 117.216 mph. Ferrari has won the Rolex 24 at Daytona five times, most recently in 1998, and the 458 Italia Grand-Am has been built specifically for the Grand-Am Rolex Sportscar Series.
Legends of the Sport
With a historic assemblage of championship winning cars, as well as the drivers who raced them into the history books, one of the highlights of the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona will be the reunion of motorsports legends. Over 30 championship winning cars have been located and will participate in special events throughout the weekend: the Rolex 50 Years of Champions will be displayed at the Ocean Center on Thursday, January 26, as part of a charity gala to benefit the Halifax Health Foundation; at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, the cars will process from the Ocean Center to Daytona International Speedway where they will go on exhibit in a tent outside the track near the Sprint Tower. The exhibit will be open, free of charge, throughout the weekend, and fans will also be able to watch the cars parade the track prior to the start of the race on Saturday afternoon.
Among the notable field of drivers who will race the Rolex 24 At Daytona are several bona fide celebrities including American actor Patrick Dempsey, whose Dempsey Racing Team finished on the podium at the 2011 Rolex 24 At Daytona, AC/DC guitarist Brian Johnson (England) who is driving for Fifty Plus Racing, and television presenter Justin Bell (England), son of legendary driver Derek Bell, who will drive for Magnus Racing. Also generating buzz is Italian driver Emanuele Pirro, a five-time winner of Les 24 Heures du Mans, who returns to the Rolex 24 At Daytona 31 years after taking a class win in 1981.
Grand Marshal
The historic 50th Anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona will get underway when Grand Marshal A.J. Foyt issues the command "Drivers, start your engines," on Saturday, January 28 at 3:30 p.m. Foyt led the first lap of the inaugural Rolex 24 At Daytona in 1962, and has twice (1983 and 1985) won the historic endurance race. He and Mario Andretti share the distinction of being the only two drivers in motorsports history to win both the Daytona 500 and the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Foyt will be feted at a pre-race invitation-only Grand Marshal Dinner that is the traditional prelude to the Rolex 24 At Daytona.
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Drivers Patrick Dempsey , Mario Andretti , Emanuele Pirro , Max Angelelli , Derek Bell , Justin Bell , Eric Gilbert , Brian Johnson
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Higher trails
Probing the stratosphere
Flight tests
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Marty Taylor
Acrobatic flying is as much an expression of personality as of skill. Here, Wolfgang Wimmer delights in the G-forces associated with tumbles and spins.
Written by Marty Taylor Photographed by Marty Taylor
Speed wings, with larger cells in the airfoil and a smaller surface area, are the choice of wing style to handle 50 kph winds coming in from Lake Hawea.
For as long as I can remember I have stood on the edge of cliffs. I face into the wind and lift my arms, look into the distance and allow myself to imagine that I am soaring like a bird.
I resolved to learn to fly after watching paragliders and their human payload along Auckland's west coast riding on the breeze as surfers rode the waves beneath.
My first flight was on a gentle sun-baked slope in Shakespear Regional Park, at the tip of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula just north of metropolitan Auckland.
In front of me lay a red and green nylon sheet and a tangle of Kevlar lines. After talking myself through the procedure, I faced downhill, my wing laid out behind me, pulled on my A-risers and started to run. The setting wing soon slowed my forward momentum and after a short but sustained pull, my feet lost contact with the ground. My wing and risers took the weight of the harness and I was airborne.
This brief first flight was more Richard Pearse than Richard Branson, but I felt the allure and promise of free, unpowered flight.
Paragliding had its genesis in parachuting. But the first time a parachute was used for anything other than slowing freefall was for surveillance at sea. During WWI, Royal Navy submarines would lash a conscript to a parachute, sail into the wind, and pay out the line so that the seaman had a vastly increased visible horizon.
However, real progress on a gliding parachute wasn't made for another half century when, in 1963, Canadian-born Domina Jalbert invented the ram air canopy—sectioned cells in an aerofoil shape with an open leading edge and a closed trailing edge—the design on which all modern paragliders are modelled.
Jalbert patented his Parafoil design, but for all its industrial and para-military purposes—including a sail wing developed for NASA for the recovery of space capsules—it found most success in the avid recreational market.
Paragliding was brought to Queenstown in the early 1980s by French enthusiasts and consequently it was known here as parapenting for a long time. Today, 498 pilots are registered with the New Zealand Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.
"Training and flying in New Zealand was pretty raw in the early days," recalls Eva Walton-Keim, a former training manager for the association.
"I remember watching a couple of guys launching a first-time pilot. The instructors led this guy to the edge of the cliff and literally threw him off. No radio communications, nothing. I could see the fear in the guy's eyes."
After flying and instructing in Germany for a number of years, Walton-Keim helped to develop the training standards in New Zealand—procedures she now employs at her own school, Wings and Waves, in Auckland.
I travelled to the dune system at Karioitahi, just north of Port Waikato, for my second lesson with Walton-Keim, this time practising controlling the wing on the ground and the myriad adjustments a pilot can effect by pulling on the control lines in different ways.
Wings vary in shape and size according to performance—the speed at which you intend to fly, the conditions you fly in, your weight and whether you're interested in acrobatics or performance gliding—but they all share the same basic aerofoil cross-section to generate lift.
The writer flies in buoyant air from Muriwai to the Te Henga Ramp, just north of O'Neill Bay.
The pilot controls lift by changing the aspect or angle of attack of the wing using control lines. "A-risers" are attached to the leading edge and have the effect of reducing the angle of attack and increasing speed. Brake lines are attached to the trailing edge. Pulling on the brakes increases lift and reduces speed in much the same way as an aircraft uses flaps—brake one side and the wing will turn in that direction, brake both sides and the angle of attack will increase and produce lift.
Theoretically. There was only one way to find out for sure. I sidled up to the edge of the cliff, and stepped off.
Instead of crashing into the flax and matagouri below, a smooth updraft cradled my wing and I was flying in the sea breeze. I turned into the wind, gained height, pulled my left riser and started to travel south. There was no ceremony, no fanfare, just a crackle over the radio from Walton-Keim advising me how and where to land.
My mind buzzed. "Pick a point. Sit up. Lean forward. Hang from harness. Brake. In-to-the-wind. Slow down. Slow down. Don't stall. Arms up. Brake. Flare. Prepare to hit the ground. Look to the horizon. Stall. Start running."
And that was it. I had landed on my feet. I stopped running, turned and collapsed my canopy. My heart was pounding but my head was clear.
During that short flight, I had thought of nothing but the present moment and what might happen next. Any thought of life beyond this experience—my job, my family, the frenzied parade of everyday life—had vanished. I had to rely entirely on myself. And it felt exhilarating.
After close supervision and instruction for 30 flights, I was declared competent enough to practise on different launch sites. But as I was to find out, I still had much to learn.
I took off from Mike's launch at Muriwai on a perfect, buoyant day. The airflow was swinging from westerly to north-westerly and was at the stronger end of the wind speed prudent for my wing. I flew easily south to the Te Henga Ramp on the northern headland of O'Neill Bay, and from the movement of the trees and flax below, it appeared that there was lift in the bay, so I flew in. I rued this decision immediately.
My wing twisted and shuddered. I was sinking fast. The wind had shifted slightly to the north and I was fighting to stay out of turbulent air.
Though a paraglider inhabits the air, it is fundamentally physically connected to the earth as well. Without cliffs to lift air currents flowing in from the Tasman, the paraglider would never get airborne. Without the heat of the land, thermals would never elevate a wing. Without land, the air is no place for a paraglider. And my next lesson would be in geography, imparted by the land itself.
As the sun heats the ground, energy is transferred to the air by convection causing thermals. Yet the sea remains cool, dragging air inland as a seabreeze. As air curls over the seacliff, it causes turbulence downwind in the form of rotating air, or rotor—vortices of air which sit beneath the band of ridge lift operating in front and high above the hill or cliff.
Descending rapidly in a "helicopter" spin, pilot Wolfgang Wimmer experiences extreme gravitational forces known to have caused pilots to black out.
For the paraglider pilot, rotor represents an invisible and shifting hazard. At best, you will be bounced around or thrown behind the hill. At worst, your wing will collapse and you will be thrown to the ground.
The turbulence I encountered at O'Neill Bay made it impossible to fly back into smooth coastal lift. Instead, I spent a few uncomfortable minutes flying back along the bowl above the bay. On the southern end I found lift, but slammed into more rotor when returning north.
After a few unsuccessful sweeps, I decided to land where there was more stable lift on the southern ridge. To avoid getting tangled in wire, I flew slightly behind the fence that runs along the lip of the ridgeline, but it was too far back. Another rotor had me in its clutches. This time it stole the air from under my wing and I dropped out of the sky.
At some point all novices need to graduate from the nurturing environment of school. Luckily, all I suffered was punctured pride, a small price to pay for a masterclass in geography and airmanship.
Fundamentally, adventure is aligned closely with exploration, discovery and pushing back frontiers.
Why fly cross-country in dangerous and complicated mountain air when you can fly in comfortable coastal air? The answer is the same as that given for climbing higher mountains, sailing solo at higher latitudes, paddling higher-grade rapids, surfing bigger waves or exploring the enigmas of science.
Receiving instruction in an extreme or unexplored classroom is high on the list of motivations. The adventurer seeks greater challenge to gain greater insight, greater clarity and greater mastery of his environment.
But it runs deeper than that.
In his 1757 treatise on aesthetics, philosopher Edmund Burke outlined a distinction between the sublime and the beautiful. He described beauty as a meadow in flower and the sublime as an awesome mountain scene. According to Burke, the awe of the mountain scene elicits passions of might and terror that have the potential to raise intense feelings of fear and excitement. And in explaining why people engage with risk, he suggested that, "If the pain and terror are so modified as not to be actually noxious… they are capable of producing delight; not pleasure, but a sort of delightful horror, a sort of tranquillity tinged with terror, which, as it belongs to self-preservation, is one of the strongest of all passions."
Extreme-sports athletes such as base jumpers, paragliding pilots and mountaineers seem hardwired to respond to this "delightful horror". On the surface, these outliers are anathema to a society that increasingly values control, safety, security and predictability. But when we delve a little deeper, we see that those who engage in risk don't pursue risk, they merely see it as a by-product of what they do.
Pilots "core" in the same direction inside a thermal, climbing to an altitude where warm moist air meets its dew point and forms clouds. Watching how other pilots perform helps paraglider pilots see where the air is rising and falling.
One pilot well versed in the fine balance of risk and reward is Wolfgang Wimmer, who runs his own paragliding business in Austria and regularly visits New Zealand to work as a tandem pilot in Wanaka. A few days before we met, he had climbed Mt Aspiring and flown off the top.
"I like to fly and land in beautiful places, to enjoy the silence," he says. "I feel like a bird." Then, with a grin, he adds, "I like the G-forces."
He promised to demonstrate, with me strapped to his chest.
Six hundred metres above the Matukituki Valley, Wimmer took several wraps of his brake lines and pulled sharply down. We swung like a pendulum under the wing until stalling. The wing collapsed and folded into a full cravat—an elegant term for the inelegant wing shape formed when the wing tip gets wrapped up in the suspension lines. Eerily silent, we hung suspended for a moment, weightless until gravity pulled us back to reality. Wimmer released the brake as we fell below the wing. The wing re-inflated and pitched forward. The right wing tip puffed and tangled in the outside lines. With a few sharp tugs on the stabilising lines, the wing's symmetry was restored and risks of going into a spin mitigated.
Then Wimmer pulled on the left brake. Released. Pulled the right brake. Rhythmically alternating, rocking from wing over to wing over. The acceleration buried me deep into my harness and the horizon leaped from horizontal to perpendicular as we were hurled from side to side.
We stabilised. Our pitch flattened. The swinging ceased and Wimmer set us into a spiral, gentle at first, then gradually tighter—the wing as axle and us riding the tangent, drawing a great helix in the sky as we descended. The gravitational forces started to build. I attempted to keep track of where I was in space. I picked a point on the horizon and tried to hold it, turning my head as I went past that point and then re-orienting to the same point on the subsequent pass. We kept accelerating. "Gs" kept building.
I felt my weight double, treble and more as the gravitational forces on the outside of the corkscrew manoeuvre exceeded three Gs. Tensing and flexing to hold my limbs in place, I felt the weight of three or more people driving me into my harness. Rotating head movements jerked with extra effort as we surpassed four Gs. I briefly lost my point of reference. I felt my eyes roll back in my head and my brain started to feel heavy inside my skull. My head continued to jerk its way forward, back and side to side as I relocated the horizon.
Then relief. We slowed and dropped back to a more usual orientation. Wimmer dropped the right wing tip and we slid into a negative spin known as a SAT, after the Safety Acro Team that invented it. The spin was faster but the gravitational forces less.
Early morning mist hangs over the Matukituki Valley as speed flyers prepare for their first flight of the day from Pub Corner on Treble Cone Road. Dawn flying avoids some of the turbulence associated with thermals that build later in the day.
In a SAT, the pivot point lies between the wing and pilot, and we were going backwards. I felt I knew where I was in space—somehow seeing where you have been is easier than looking forward at the world in a flat spin.
We pulled out of the manoeuvres a few hundred metres above the ground, but there was no time to reflect. Pick a point to land. Assess wind direction. After sliding to a stop, our singular focus transformed into a euphoric release—time appeared slower, observations felt sharper, more detailed.
"Why don't we do that off Mt Cook?" I suggested in jubilation.
Wimmer laughed, and in deep Austrian brogue said, "I like this idea."
Mountaineer Rob Hall was among the pioneer paragliders who could see the benefits of a safe, rapid descent. Hall made experimental flights off Canterbury's Port Hills and Mt Hutt in the early 1980s. In the summer of 1986, he became the first to fly off the summit of Aoraki/Mt Cook.
But doing this is not without risk. Big mountains such as those in the Southern Alps generate localised weather. Over a short distance, winds can routinely range from dead calm to 70 km/h. This is due to complex interactions between physical geography, fluid dynamics and meteorology.
The cross-country pilot relies on thermals—long skinny bubbles of comparatively warm rising air that are released from the ground when they reach a critical size. In valleys, thermals hug the slopes and flow uphill, colliding with bumps and contours which cause the stream of rising air to drag and tumble like water running over pebbles in a stream.
Surfaces heat differently according to their attitude to the sun and the properties of the surface. A rock surface perpendicular to the sun will absorb heat and cause convection. An ice field on the shady side of a hill will release cool dense air that sinks.
If a valley has both of these features it is very likely that the winds will corkscrew down the valley as they are heated on one side and cooled on the other. Yet it is not totally disordered, but rather builds and falls throughout the day in a rhythm according to the physical principles of heat exchange. Earlier in the day, there is less energy, less volatility and, as a result, more predictability. As the day proceeds, more energy enters the system and it becomes more dynamic.
With so many variables at play, Wimmer's proposed flight off New Zealand's highest mountain required the most stable weather system possible. Along the Southern Alps, this occurs when two low-energy anticyclones sit either side of the Main Divide. This results in winds that are slightly fickle but low in energy. Reducing wind energy reduces rotor, or turbulence.
To combat the likelihood of higher winds, Wimmer decided to carry a new style of paraglider called a speed wing up Aoraki/Mt Cook. The reduced size of the canopy enables a pilot to take off at higher wind speeds and recover more quickly if the wing collapses due to turbulence. However, the flight time and glide angle are respectively shorter and steeper.
Air instability generates fast rising thermals that give birth to cumulus clouds—conditions sought after for cross-country flying.
Climbing to the summit rocks of Cook, Wimmer experienced almost windless conditions. In the dark, only mild katabatic winds of cold high-density air tumbled down from the summit. But that would soon change.
When the first rays of sun struck the flanks of the Southern Alps, the atmospheric energies increased.
"When I came to the summit ridge it was a west to southwest wind," recalled Wimmer. "I went half-way to middle peak and it was probably 40–45 km/h. Pretty strong. I would take off in 35–40 km/h wind, at the most, but not in the wrong direction."
One hundred and fifty metres beneath the summit, Wimmer found the perfect take-off site, with a gentle breeze from the north. He laid out his wing, strapped himself into his harness and clipped on his wing.
"It was very important for me not to be in rotor, so I sat for 15 minutes observing the wind. For sure there is a little bit of risk. The winds were not perfect but they were acceptable."
Looking down from Summit Ridge is intimidating enough. But running in crampons down the steep face of such a high peak is definitely not for the fainthearted. After making the decision to go, there is no longer any room for anxiety, fear or indecision.
"At the take-off, I pushed the risk somewhere behind me," said Wimmer. "I was fully concentrated on the moment. I didn't think about the risk or fears. I was very confident from the moment I made the decision. One thing is for sure, you don't want to do this thing by half. I ran hard."
After just two metres, he could feel the wing lifting steadily on his harness. A few more steps and he was flying.
The most difficult part of the flight may have been over, but it was no time to relax. As a rule, altitude is your friend. The higher you are, the more time you have to recover from mishaps. Hugging the ground gives speed flying its sense of excitement, but Wimmer expected turbulence off the back of the Bowie Ridge. Instead of staying only a few metres off the ground, he flew out from the mountain and tried to maintain a distance of about 200 m between him and the rocky ridge below.
"Then I was hit by turbulence," said Wimmer.
"I was expecting it, but not that strong. When I looked up the wing sort of disappeared."
In stable air, applying a little brake corrects a collapse. But you don't want to linger in rotor, so it is better to fly out as fast as possible.
Wimmer accelerated out of the turbulence, then threw in some very quick turns to keep the pressure on his glider. "It all happened very quickly. After 10 seconds, I had cleared the turbulence and I had fallen to 100 m above the Bowie Ridge. I just had to land between the crevasses on the Grand Plateau."
Wimmer flew in at about 70 km/h, flared into a stall just above the ground, took a few steps and became the first person to fly a speed wing off the summit of Aoraki/Mt Cook.
There was no one to greet him. No one to celebrate with him. He walked back to Plateau Hut, gathered his gear, changed wings and flew back in to Mt Cook village for morning tea.
I was back in Auckland preparing to return to work when Wimmer called. "The weather looks good. Rob and I want to fly off Tasman. Would you like to come?"
Rob van den Ham has built a career around flying. He has been based in New Zealand for the past decade but follows flying seasons around the globe, piloting some 900 tandem flights a year. Recently, he flew to 7455 m in the Karakorum Mountains, a range between Pakistan, India and China—potentially a new altitude record for a tandem paraglider.
I couldn't refuse.
Within 48 hours we were in Plateau Hut. The weather system was not as stable as for Wimmer's flight off Cook, and attempts to fly off Tasman were halted by gusty winds and rotten ice conditions. Our consolation would be to fly from Glacier Dome on the shoulder of Mt Tasman to the Ball Shelter road.
As we unfurled our wings on top of Glacier Dome, I felt as though we were entering Burke's realm of the sublime. We were perched precariously on an austere dome of ice; ahead lay a void of cold katabatic air, to the rear the intimidating massifs of Cook and Tasman and to either side ice fields punctuated with yawning crevasses. Below us, the pristine Grand Plateau flowed into the turmoil of the Hochstetter Ice Fall under crushed ramparts of greywacke that flanked the massive scar made by the Tasman Glacier.
Wolfgang Wimmer descends gently over Anzac Peaks and past the icefalls on the East Face of Mt Cook after a brief flight from Glacier Dome.
Our sense of insignificance and vulnerability was palpable.
"We fly on a very narrow strip of land in New Zealand," van den Ham explained. "You get the sea breezes from both coasts, the valleys funnel winds in all directions. In a single flight you can get wind from all four directions. Then you have different wind directions at different altitudes, so it is hugely complicated. I have flown in Pakistan and India and you can fly with your eyes closed. You fly from ridge to ridge and you find lift and you go up. It is almost too easy. Here, it is incredibly challenging. You are calling on all your faculties and you are totally focused on matching your skills to the challenge—that is a really great zone to be in."
We would certainly need all our faculties. The wing's maximum carrying capacity was 230 kg. With gear, we were 235 kg. As an added complication, I had mounted my SLR camera in the wing.
The very light winds oscillated from anabatic to katabatic. We clipped in and waited for a consistent head wind. The grand scene seemed to increase our apprehension.
A breath of anabatic air tickled the tails of our streamers. Van den Ham called, "Go." I leaned into my run. The wing bit the air as it filled. My camera lines tensed. Still running. From the corner of my eye I saw the shadow of the wing lift and set. Then the shadow changed as the wing folded from a perfect set to a terrible collapse. The lines holding my camera were set too short, sending the wing into a full stall. Van den Ham and I saw this at the same time and jumped to the ground, skidding to a halt.
We re-set the wing, increasing the length of my camera lines. The winds appeared to have shifted, so we changed our orientation—on a gentler slope, but directly in line with several small crevasses.
I watched the wind indicator, tried to discern patterns, suppressed unhelpful thoughts and concentrated on eliminating errors.
The streamers danced in our direction for a few seconds. Van den Ham called, "Ready." I packaged any uncertainties and mentally posted them to the recesses of my mind. "Yep."
Once the decision had been made, a sense of calm descended.
"Okay. This time. Go."
I leaned away from the hill and started towards the cliff. I felt the wing bite. Running, we leaped the first crevasse. Regaining balance, I kept going. My heart raced. I felt upward pressure through my harness. Now sprinting. The precipice drew nearer. Twenty metres gone and still on ice. I kept pumping my legs. I felt more pressure through my harness. Directly ahead, a spire of rock began obscuring my view of the gaping valley. Van den Ham's legs were off the ground and he was sitting in his harness. We were past the point of no return. My feet were still on the ground driving hard. Forty metres gone, only a few more to the abyss and less than 50 m to the rock buttress ahead. The ice disappeared beneath my feet. Finally, both of us were flying.
Flying from Glacier Dome over the Tasman Glacier, the writer (front of picture) turns the camera on himself and pilot Rob van den Ham.
I hung for a moment, arms tangled in my harness and the shoulder straps of my pack. Dangling above the chasm below. Breathless.
Van den Ham flew us back towards the Grand Plateau. I pulled myself into sitting position, then started winding my camera up into the wing. By now we were approaching the fractured mess of the Hochstetter Glacier. The hardest part was behind us, ahead the sublime.
For the next few minutes, van den Ham and I basked in the peace and tranquillity of unpowered flight, sharing our playground with the terrible, mighty and sublime. No fear. No trepidation. Only bliss. We had successfully subjugated the trivial stresses and frustrations of daily routine and were living in the moment.
Flying off Glacier Dome was not the conquest of a mountain, rather an endeavour to bury the ordinary and explore the sublime, in places where others see only risk.
More by Marty Taylor
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Appreciating life more after a terrorist attack
April 4, 2015 - 05:51
A Norwegian study shows that some people find a silver lining in the aftermath of posttraumatic stress.
Keywords: Stress, Terrorism, Trauma
Researchers at NKVTS have been conducting a multi-year study among employees in the government quarter following the 22 July 2011 terrorist attack in Oslo. (Photo: Scanpix, Morten Holm)
Posttraumatic stress is normal after a devastating event. And at the same time, numerous studies show that people can come out of such trauma feeling stronger or more grateful for their lives.
The Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress (NKVTS) has been studying this phenomenon by collecting data from employees who work in Oslo's government quarter, one of the sites of the 22 July 2011 terrorist attack.
Researchers found clear indications of posttraumatic growth (PTG), even among some employees who were not present at the attack.
Three typical reaction patterns
Earlier studies found strong correlations between posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth, but other studies seem to indicate that these two phenomena are independent of each other, according to Marianne Skogbrott Birkeland, a researcher at NKVTS.
The NKVTS researchers wanted to look more closely at patterns of posttraumatic reactions. Three groups emerged from their analysis.
The largest group experienced a low level of posttraumatic stress, but a high level of PTG. "This reaction pattern was reported by about 75 per cent of the study respondents who had been present during Oslo's 2011 bomb attack, and 40 per cent who had not," says Birkeland.
A second group experienced a high level of posttraumatic stress, with most also reporting growth, especially in how they valued other people and life in general more than before.
Marianne Skogbrott Birkeland, a researcher at NKVTS, says that posttraumatic growth doesn't necessarily equate with better coping skills. (Photo: Åse Johanne Roti Dahl)
The third group, many of them respondents who were not in the government quarter at the time of the attack, reported that they experienced neither posttraumatic stress nor growth.
Multiple coping mechanisms
"The study reveals that people react differently to trauma," says Birkeland. Some people are able to find positive aspects in a tragedy, and this can be one kind of coping mechanism. Tragic events also can strengthen the sense of community and shared purpose when responding to a traumatic event.
Other people don't find a silver lining in negative events, but cope just by going on with their lives. Seeing the positive does not guarantee a better ability to deal with the emotional aftermath.
Surviving a traumatic event such as a terror attack offers an opportunity for personal growth, but there's no question that it is best not to be in the firing line when it happens, Birkeland says.
Based on an article by Runhild Grønlie at NKTVS at forskning.no
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Birkeland, M. S., Hafstad, G. S., Blix, I., & Heir, T. Latent classes of posttraumatic stress and growth. Anxiety, Stress & Coping: An international journal. doi:10.1080/10615806.2014.956097
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Egypt has reservations about dealing with the current Turkish regime that insists on adopting a floundering regional foreign policy, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ahmed Abou Zaid said.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that he has no problem with the Egyptian people but only with the Egyptian government. He also criticised certain court verdicts related to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Commenting on Erdogan's declarations, Abou Zaid said that the Egyptian people have chosen their leaders in democratic elections, pointing out that respecting people's will is the start of any normal relations between the two countries.
Last week, Turkish prime minister Binali Yildrim said that Turkey is keen to develop economic relations with Egypt regardless of the political conflict. But the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that it sees a conflict between his declarations and Turkish actions.
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Freeform has officially detailed the end of "Pretty Little Liars," the long-running series that has been staple on the network for the last six seasons. Fans will have the chance to see the final mystery come to an end with a two-hour series finale. The network confirmed today that "Pretty Little Liars" will premiere its final season in April 2017, the series will end with an amazing seven season run. Freeform announced the news today via a Facebook live interview with creator and showrunner I. Marlene King and cast members Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell and Sasha Pieterse.
This comes before the "Pretty Little Liars" summer finale, which will air TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 (8:00-9:02 p.m. EDT).
The final season will continue to be filled with homecomings and reunions, bringing back old characters as it has already done in the first half of the season, including Wren Kingston (Julian Morris), Pastor Ted Wilson (Edward Kerr), Jenna Marshall (Tammin Sursok), Paige McCullers (Lindsey Shaw) and Sydney Driscoll (Chloe Bridges). A #PLLWedding for one of the Liars is also in store for the latter half of the season. To conclude the series, the season seven finale will be a two-hour, drama-filled television event.
As we have stated in the past, PLL is the reigning social realm powerhouse, with over 14 million followers on Facebook, 3.7 million followers on Twitter and 5.8 million followers on Instagram. The series ranks as the No. 1 scripted TV show of the season with over 214 million total engagements across Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter. In addition, the series still holds the top six most-tweeted scripted telecasts in cable TV history.
"Through brilliant storytelling, compelling characters and social media phenomena, 'Pretty Little Liars' paved the way for television shows, writers and cast to interact and engage with audiences on a national and global scale like never before, which led the series to unparalleled success," said Karey Burke, executive vice president, Programming and Development, Freeform.
While "Pretty Little Liars" will be concluding, executive producer I. Marlene King will launch her highly anticipated new series "Famous In Love." The one-hour soapy drama that puts the spotlight on the dark side of fame will premiere following the "Pretty Little Liars" final season premiere in April.
"Famous In Love" stars Bella Thorne ("The DUFF"), Carter Jenkins ("The Following"), Charlie Depew ("The Amazing Spiderman"), Georgie Flores ("CSI"), Niki Koss ("My Stepdaughter"), Pepi Sonuga ("The Fosters"), Keith Powers ("Straight Outta Compton") and Perrey Reeves ("Entourage"). I. Marlene King ("Pretty Little Liars"), Christopher Fife ("Revenge"), Miguel Arteta ("Getting On") and Dan Farah ("Ready Player One") are executive producers, and Rebecca Serle is co-executive producer. The series is produced by Long Lake Media, Farah Films and Carmina Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Horizon Television.
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Peter Rabbit Movie Review
February 9, 2018 By EVMG Leave a Comment
Peter Rabbit is the live action adaptation of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit books. The movie was funny in parts, but seemed to try just a little too hard to get laughs.
My kids (13yo & 8yo) enjoyed the movie and laughed the whole time; however, I felt that it was trying to hard to get a laugh. The story was cute, but the movie was just okay. The CGI was great and live-action actor Rose Byrne (as neighbor Bea) was sweet and charming. This is one that's made for the kids! They will love it.
The movie gets the PG rating for rude humor and action. There is a death on screening and the some sadness when the rabbits' burrow is blown up.
There is no stinger at the end of the credits, but there are extra scenes/cartoons during the first part of the credits.
Official Synopsis
Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, now takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, Peter's feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door (Rose Byrne). James Corden voices the character of Peter with playful spirit and wild charm, with Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, and Daisy Ridley performing the voice roles of the triplets, Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail.
Peter Rabbit opens nationwide Friday (2/9).
There is a stinger during or after the credits….so don't leave!
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Rated PG, Run Time 100 minutes, #PeterRabbitMovie
Disclaimer: I attended a media screening of this movie.
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I bet all parents can relate when I say my life completely changed when I first became a mom to my son Benjamin. Those immediate, overwhelming feelings of love, devotion, amazement, joy and yes, anxiety, hit me like a ton of bricks (or diapers, in this case) in ways I've never felt before.
Truthfully, most of that anxiety really came from finding the right childcare solution. The most important consideration was Benjamin's safety and well-being, of course, but we also craved flexibility and liked the idea of exposing him to another language. Thankfully last year we found Cultural Care Au Pair, a childcare option that connects international au pairs with American host families to live together as part of a cultural exchange. We quickly found that hosting an au pair is worlds different from just "hiring" help. It means welcoming a young adult, who becomes an extended family member, into your home to care for your children — whether they are babies, toddlers or school-aged. It was especially beneficial to have our first au pair begin her year with us only a few months after Benjamin was born, simply because she was able to immediately connect and bond with him at such a young age.
After an amazing year with our first au pair Rita, we're so excited to welcome our second au pair, Anais, from Mexico, especially now that our second son Theodore was born in July. So why, as new parents, should you consider hosting an au pair?
Our relationship with our au pairs has developed quickly and mutual trust has happened much faster than with a daycare provider or live-out nanny, since they live with us. We can more easily adjust to each other's' schedules and really learn about each other as people. Our children grow accustomed to seeing the same face every day and developed an obvious connection with both of our au pairs from the start (no stranger danger here!).
An au pair can provide up to 45 hours per week of childcare (maximum of 10 hours per day) on a schedule the family decides. While my schedule is very flexible in general, there are times when I or my husband have to travel, or our baby's schedule changes from week to week. With an au pair, we can choose the schedule based on our own needs.
I have relatives in Italy and my husband comes from a Greek family, so we love experiencing new cultures and traveling. However, instead of taking two hungry babies on a 10+ hour plane ride, we can experience a cultural exchange from our own home when hosting an au pair. Our first au pair was from Brazil and our current au pair is from Mexico, so it's been wonderful cooking new foods together and learning about their customs and traditions.
We joined this program with the mindset that we would recognize our au pairs as members of our family, while also giving them the space and freedom they need to socialize with other au pairs and take classes. Some nights when the babies are asleep, the three adults stay up and cook together or watch America's Got Talent or Grey's Anatomy. One other nights, our au pair might hang out with friends. It's a good balance. We are so lucky to have found a wonderful new family member in both of our au pairs.
Communicate – Make sure you establish an open line of communication right away. Tell your au pair how you feel and encourage them to do the same. Work together as a team. I normally sit down each week with our au pair and review what went right and what we can all do better.
Connect – Be sure to connect your au pair to others in the community so they have a good social life and work/life balance. And make time to get to know her and connect with her, too!
Have fun – Embrace this amazing exchange and include your au pair in fun family activities.
Interested in hosting an au pair or learning more? Check out www.culturalcare.com/chicago or email Marcie Wolbeck at marcie.wolbeck@culturalcare.com.
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New Zealand vs West Indies: Brathwaite Takes Confidence from Bitter-sweet World Cup Ton
AFP |June 23, 2019, 5:09 AM IST
Manchester: Carlos Brathwaite Saturday said he will take confidence from his valiant 101 that took West Indies close to victory only to lose the World Cup thriller by five runs against New Zealand.
Brathwaite set up an exciting game with his 82-ball blitz after West Indies slipped to 245 for nine in their chase of 292 at Manchester's Old Trafford.
He smashed five sixes and nine fours for his maiden ODI ton, but fell to paceman Jimmy Neesham in trying to get the winning hit in the penultimate over as Trent Boult took a good catch just inside the long-on boundary.
"Obviously bitter sweet. For me personally, for my confidence," Brathwaite told reporters in the mixed zone.
"As a result of all the hard work I've been putting in it's finally good that it comes to fruition.
"Obviously devastated not to get over the line, but also giving thanks for the performance. Even getting the team into the position we got into before I got out," said Brathwaite, who also took two wickets with his pace bowling.
Opener Chris Gayle hit 87 and Shimron Hetmyer made 54 before West Indies slipped to 164 for seven against New Zealand's bowling led by Boult.
But Brathwaite, famous for his four sixes in the final over of England's Ben Stokes in the 2016 World Twenty20 title win in Kolkata, kept his team's hopes alive while batting with the lower order.
Brathwaite dominated the last-wicket stand of 41 with Oshane Thomas, who remained unbeaten on nought, to give the Kiwis a real scare.
"Give credit to the lower order. Everyone believed we could get over the line," said Brathwaite.
"Obviously heartbreaking to get so close but not get over the line (but) there were some positives. The fight that the lower order showed was commendable."
The 30-year-old Brathwaite sank to his knees in despair after getting out as he was consoled by the New Zealand unit led by Kane Williamson, who set up victory for the Black Caps side with his successive World Cup ton.
"The New Zealanders are some of the best people in the world," said Brathwaite.
"Fortunate to have shared a dressing room or play against and socialise with them in franchise tournaments. Good friends with a few of them.
"Good sportsmanship on their behalf. I appreciated the mutual respect the opposition had," he said with a smile.
West Indies, champions in the first two editions of the World Cup 1975 and 1979, have just one win from six games and now only have a mathematical chance of making it to the semi-finals.
The Jason Holder-led side will next meet India in Manchester on Thursday.
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The return value is handled either with a ModelAndViewResolver or otherwise by regarding it as a model attribute if it is a non-simple type. If neither of these succeeds (essentially simple type other than String), UnsupportedOperationException is raised.
Note: This class is primarily needed to support ModelAndViewResolver, which unfortunately cannot be properly adapted to the HandlerMethodReturnValueHandler contract since the HandlerMethodReturnValueHandler.supportsReturnType(org.springframework.core.MethodParameter) method cannot be implemented. Hence ModelAndViewResolvers are limited to always being invoked at the end after all other return value handlers have been given a chance. It is recommended to re-implement a ModelAndViewResolver as HandlerMethodReturnValueHandler, which also provides better access to the return type and method information.
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As people get more informed and conscious of their health care, chiropractic practice becomes a more evident choice as a natural and holistic alternative in relieving pain and maintaining health. Researching about chiropractic will lead to seeing an upper cervical chiropractor.
It is essential first and foremost to know and understand the difference between general chiropractic and upper cervical chiropractic. Distinguishing what separates one from the other will give you a more informed decision as to which practice will be best for you.
What makes upper cervical chiropractic (UCC) doctors different from general chiropractors is their additional training and education that focuses on the two vertebrae namely C1 (Atlas) and C2 (Axis) in the neck. UCC doctors are trained in general chiropractic, but their specialization is the two of the most delicate vertebrae in the spine.
The Atlas and the Axis vertebrae are mobile but extremely vulnerable to misalignments. They are located where the brain stems are in contact with the rest of the central nervous system. It is essential to keep these vertebrae in normal condition as any misalignment will cause a significant effect on the entire body.
UCC doctors will identify the precise location and degree of upper spine area misalignment before performing upper cervical adjustments.
Gentle force is used to manipulate and empower the body into correcting its own C1 and C2 alignment. By doing so, you can expect that your brain and the rest of your body will be back to its normal and optimal functioning level through the correction of this critical communication hub.
You will not experience any cracking or popping sound of the neck with upper cervical chiropractic.
A healthy lifestyle is essential to achieving good health. If and when your body is functioning correctly, it has the ability to easily heal. The foundation of having good health is a spine and neck that functions properly.
The goal of upper cervical chiropractic is to correct subluxations in the upper spine and to keep them in alignment for a strong brain and spine connection. When this is achieved, the vital functions of the systems in the body will work correctly. With upper cervical chiropractic, the aim is to make an individual less and less dependent on adjustments.
Upper cervical chiropractic treats every case with care and aims to achieve overall well-being and wellness. Going to a UCC doctor will not translate you having prescriptions in your hand. Whatever they think you condition requires will be discussed with you with compassion and care.
Upper cervical chiropractic is gentle and effective in so many ways. It differs from general chiropractic as it is more specialized with the Atlas and the Axis vertebrae. Learn more about upper cervical chiropractic and visit Purity Chiropractic. Find out whether our upper cervical chiropractors can help you.
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Q: How to make condition for Explicit Waits? I'd like to create a condition for the element.
For example, if an element is missing, a timeout error occurs. Then, let's try another function (select_getPage_2) as follows:
It's the code I think it is.
element = WebDriverWait(driver, 5).until(EC.presence_of_element_located((By.CLASS_NAME, "CLASS NAME")))
# CASE A: find element
items = select_getPage_1(driver)
for item in items:
record = get_result_flipkart(item)
if record:
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# CASE B: NOT find element
items = select_getPage_2(driver)
for item in items:
record = get_result_flipkart(item)
if record:
test2_records.append(record)
How to make it?
A: The question seems Unclean to me but, I suggest add try..except..finally block to your code!
try:
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except EX1:
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finally:
# do your last solution
A: Did a timeout error occurs raise when initialization element ?,so condition depend on that.
try:
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Hay un aparcamiento disponible en las inmediaciones, con un coste de 8 EUR por noche.
Se ofrece un desayuno continental con un coste adicional de 5.50 EUR por persona (aproximadamente).
La habitacion era grande, pero costaba calentarse porque solo habia un radiador. A pesar de estar en la planta mas alta, se escuchaban bastantes rudiso de la calle. Por lo demas bien, el personal muy agradable y atento y buena limpieza.
V good place to stay. Big apartment. Bathroom is a nice size too the only thing would be the toilet and the sink would be too close together. Staff are very helpful and welcoming. Very close to the main shopping street about a 10min walk, its 20mins walk right down to the river. serve tea for a 1e, and have snacks for a 1e all reasonably priced. Id definitely stay here again and Id recommend for friends/ couples.
Very cosy and comfortable! The service was excellent. It's an older builder so you can hear other guests and the shower was a bit tight, but over all it was a great stay! Highly recommend.
OMG! What a great place! Amazing staff!
Where to begin? What an amazing place! Very large and comfortable room with a balcony. Elegant decor, high ceilings, wooden floors and massive windows. Really comfortable! Decent bathroom as well. Tiago was the main guy who was there every morning. Very polite and friendly. We didn't order the breakfast from them as there is a small place across the street that serves a good variety. Staff in general were really pleasant and friendly with lots of useful information. It is a 10 minite walk from the metro Trindade or Bolhao but once you have reached either, you are very central anyway. When I go back to Porto, I'll be staying over there again. Quiet neighbourhood, nights very well slept.
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Please welcome Samantha Tonge, author of My Big Fat Christmas Wedding, as she tackles our Desert Island Interview!
Ooh, difficult one... I think The Fault in Our Stars. It would remind me that there is laughter to be found in the most difficult situations, and it is such a beautifully written story.
Sun cream. Freckle mania has descended on my face since turning forty (I prefer to call them freckles, not age spots) and I am super careful about looking after my skin. Last year I visited Japan and my whole face swelled up, due to a sun allergy, so I have to be careful!
A flare gun, so that if I spotted a ship in the distance, I could alert it to me. Plus it would look pretty at night!
I would. On holiday I always enjoy contemplating life (or my next writing project) whilst sitting by the sea. But it wouldn't take long for me to miss my family and friends.
My husband. He is the perfect yin to my yang. Whilst I would be flapping about mosquitoes and sunburn and the prospect of never being saved, he would be getting on with the practical stuff like finding shelter and firewood, and telling me to take it one day at a time.
My smart phone! I am obsessed with Instagram, having only recently discovered it – I mean, just think of all those wonderful shots I could take of wildlife and sunsets?!
As long as I had water, a few weeks. But having said that, to have drinkable water, I would need to work out how to light a fire so that I could boil it. The fact that I watch Bear Grylls might stand me in good stead.
Eat – like those contestants who leave the I'm A Celebrity Jungle programme and head straight for the cooked breakfast bar. The vicarious pleasure I get from watching them scoff down those bacon and eggs, after a few weeks of rice, almost makes it my favourite part of the show!
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Happy Holidays from Carolina Skiff!
Merry Skiffmas and Happy New Year!
From our Carolina Skiff family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a joyous New Year!
To celebrate this time of year with our family and friends, our headquarters will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 – returning to regular business hours on Jan. 2.
If you have any questions regarding your Carolina Skiff brand boat, please contact your nearest Carolina Skiff dealer, who may also have modified hours for the holidays. And if you hit the water for Family, Fishing and Fun this holiday season, we hope you'll tag us in your pictures on our official Carolina Skiff and Sea Chaser Facebook pages, on Twitter and our new Instagram!
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NEWS UPDATE: AAU 2013/2014 ADMISSION LIST FOR FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES 1ST AND 2ND BATCH OUT!
Everything done within 3-hours and Past question available to those, processing it from us.
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Candidates may be required to sit for a written Examination on a date to be announced later.
Therefore I will advice applicants to be checking the school website https://aaue.waeup.org/applicants a day after the closed of the online application form for the announced exam date.
ii. The Forms serial number would serve as examination number, where necessary.
PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT THEY SHALL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR AND WRITE THE 2015 UNIFIED TERTIARY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION (UTME) FOR THE 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION.
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View more >Anorexia nervosa (AN) is one of the most difficult and costly eating disorders to treat. Maudsley family-based treatment (FBT) is one widely-used treatment that has been called the gold-standard treatment for adolescents diagnosed with AN. However, FBT does not directly address some of the biased belief patterns that may reduce the likelihood of recovery and increase the risk of relapse. Addressing perfectionism has been proposed as a way to enhance the effectiveness of FBT treatment for AN, given that it has been found to be a correlate of greater chronicity of symptoms and predictive of relapse. Three studies were conducted to consider the efficacy of FBT augmented with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to address perfectionism. In the first study, published meta-analyses on FBT were located and described, supplementing them with a systematic search and review of newer published FBT trials. In the next two studies, the feasibility and outcomes of 'FBT + CBT' were investigated. The CBT sessions focused on reducing adolescents' perfectionistic and other self-related maladaptive cognitions and behaviours that could maintain AN. In both studies, eating disorder pathology and perfectionism were measured at four times during treatment, including pre–FBT + CBT treatment, prior to the start of CBT, after the completion of CBT, and post–FBT + CBT treatment.
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Emergency department-bound patients in Riverside County sometimes have to wait up to eight hours before paramedics can transfer them to a hospital, according to a survey by the Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency. Officials attributed the delays in part to an increase in ED visits related to Affordable Care Act implementation, a rise in demand for mental health services at hospitals and inefficient management of hospital beds.
"Hospitals Keep Patients, Ambulances Waiting, Survey Finds" (Horseman, Riverside Press Enterprise, 6/10).
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Kaduna State University (KASU) Post-UTME and Direct Entry Admission Screening Form, Eligibility, Screening Date, Time, Venue, Application Guidelines for 2018/2019 Academic Session.
This is to inform the general public that the closing date of kasu postume screening have been extended to 2nd September 2018, kindly inform your friends and family.
Candidates are to register for the 2018/2019 Session Kaduna State University P-UTME Admission Screening Exercise by using your JAMB Registration Number and also making sure you have a valid email address and a recent passport photograph.
The Screening online portal will close on 2nd September 2018 by 12 midnight.
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Ortega's Female Political Prisoners Expose the Regime's Mistreatment to MEPs
The delegation of European Parliament Members met with the political prisoners to verify their conditions.
In videos that became viral they assure from prison that they will continue demanding the end of the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship.
"We will not back down for anything," said Irlanda Jerez in a video released by MEP Ana Gomes, where she shows the cells of the prisoners.
By Franklin Villavicencio (Confidencial)
HAVANA TIMES – A group of female political prisoners of the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship has promised resistance from the "La Esperanza" (Hope) women's prison, where some of them have already been convicted and others, like Irlanda Jerez, have been waiting for a hearing for seven months.
"We are not going to negotiate with the blood of people who have been killed. The only way out for Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo is a jail," said the dentist and merchant in a video released by Ana Gomes, member of the European Parliament (MEP).
Music teacher and soprano singer Olesia Munoz (c), received a 30-year jail sentence for fabricated charges including terrorism.
The videos were shared via YouTube and Tweeter on Saturday afternoon by the MEP Gomes, who together with a mission from the European Union verified the conditions of the political prisoners. Irlanda Jerez, Amaya Coppens, Cindy Castillo and the sisters Olesia and Tania Munoz accompanied by other defendants, told the parliamentarians about the situation they live in La Esperanza and explained the judicial processes they have faced.
"They accuse me of stealing, extorting, and falsifying documents. I have only raised my voice and my banner. (You) will know my history. Before I started in this cause, I have always fought for human rights and for women. I am here with ten women together and it is a pleasure to have you here," said Jerez in the video that shows cell to which the prisoners have been confined.
Jerez told the mission how she was kidnapped, on July 18 in Managua, when the van in which she was travelling was intercepted by police and paramilitaries. Afterwards, she was taken to the Directorate of Judicial Assistance (El Chipote), where she spent 48 hours. "They criminalized me terribly, they did not take me food, they gave me drugged water, and I was taken here to this prison at night on July 20th," narrated Jerez firmly.
In another of the videos released, Olesia Munoz—who remains confined with her sister Tania Munoz in the same cell with Irlanda Jerez—expressed that they are "resisting" from prison.
"The blood of our heroes cannot be forgotten," said Munoz. Addressing Nicaraguans outside of prison she yelled: "Struggle until the end, because we are doing it from prison. Long live a Free Nicaragua!" Munoz, also known for her soprano voice that in El Chipote surprised several prisoners who, when released, narrated that in the prison cells an "angelical" woman was heard singing songs of "La Purisima" (Immaculate Conception) and Ave Maria.
The prison cell of the students
Amaya Coppens speaking with the European Parliament Members.
The parliamentarians also visited the cell where another fifteen female political prisoners are, mostly university students and other young women. In another video released by the MEP Gomes, appear the students Amaya Coppens—who holds Belgian and Nicaraguan citizenships–, Yaritza Mairena, Patricia Sanchez, Cindy Castillo and Solange Centeno.
Amaya Coppens spoke in French to one of the Members of the European Parliament who asked about wounds on her legs. She explained that due to poor circulation the skin in her legs turns bluish.
Javier Nart, Member of the European Parliament, said at the end of the press conference they gave at the conclusion of their three-day visit to the country, that Coppens had refused to adhere to a special status due to her Belgian citizenship. "I am not leaving here until all my comrades are released," stated the young woman to the European mission that arrived on January 24.
The prisoners told the MEPs that the guards do not allow them to hang up their clothes, but they must hang them on the edge of their bunks, which has caused vaginal infections and other diseases.
"There are fifteen political prisoners here and there is a lady who has lupus and her treatment has never been applied," the prisoners said.
At the end of the visit to the La Esperanza Penitentiary System, the political prisoners said goodbye to the diplomats singing the National Anthem. Their message generated a lot of impact on social networks, because it is the first time since the political crisis began in Nicaragua that the conditions of those detained by the dictatorship was shown publically.
Mission rules out "coup d'état"
The commission of European MPs ruled out on Saturday that there had been an attempted coup in Nicaragua, and recommended that the regime of Daniel Ortega "facilitate" a dialogue with the opposition to avoid even a civil war.
Press conference of MEPs in Managua, Photo: Carlos Herrera / Confidencial
The Government and its officials insist on the thesis of a violent coup d'etat, terrorist acts, violence and above all an external aggression. We do not believe in this hypothesis," said the Spaniard Ramon Jauregui, representing the 11 MEPs who visited Nicaragua for three days, through Saturday, to assess the crisis.
According to their statement, the Members of the European Parliament perceived that "the opposition has expressed with absolute certainty that they will only defend their ideas through peaceful means." However, "the risks of an internal war are not negligible."
"Mr. Solis –the Supreme Court Justice and longtime Ortega legal adviser who recently resigned—, said it in a letter, and I believe he has an authoritative voice in this regard. I remind the Nicaraguan people that there is a very bellicose past in the country. And, there is a powerful growth of hatred on both sides. This is a political crisis," stated Jauregui.
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10-year-old boy killed after being hit by a vehicle
Posted: May 7, 2020 / 06:07 PM EDT / Updated: May 8, 2020 / 11:27 AM EDT
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a traffic crash resulting in the death of a 10-year-old boy.
The crash occurred at approximately 1:16 p.m. According to multiple witnesses, three children were crossing the street in the crosswalk at Strawberry Farms Blvd and State Route 161 northbound toward Buenos Aires Blvd. When the east and westbound lights for SR161 turned green for the traffic to go, the children continued to travel northbound from the median when one child was struck.
The Blendon Township Police Department, The Franklin County Sheriff's Office and the Westerville Division of Fire responded to the scene. The injured boy was transported to the hospital in critical condition by Westerville Fire Medics. The boy died at Nationwide Children's Hospital at 6:55 PM. He was later identified by officials as 10-year-old Dijon Peoples of Columbus.
Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the crash, officials said. The incident remains under investigation.
FCSO accident investigators have re-opened 161 after an incident involving a pedestrian. Medics transported the victim to Nationwide Children's Hospital. We will update the investigation soon. pic.twitter.com/Q127CcrUXa
— Franklin County Sheriff's Office (@OHFCSO) May 7, 2020
COLUMBUS (WCMH) -- Columbus Police are searching for a runaway 12-year-old girl last seen in the north side of Columbus Friday.
Auner Say-Nay Baker-Wright is a Black girl with brown eyes and brown hair with blonde highlights. Auner Say-Nay also has her ears pierced.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – Two Champaign County residents have been charged in connection to the Capitol incursion earlier in January.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Donovan Ray Crowl and Jessica Watkins have been arrested by the DOJ's Southern District of Ohio.
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Le Suore Operaie Catechiste di Nostra Signora Addolorata (in spagnolo Religiosas Operarias Catequistas de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores; sigla O.C.) sono un istituto religioso femminile di diritto pontificio.
Storia
La congregazione fu fondata da Josefa Inés Campos Talamantes: abbracciata la vita religiosa tra le ancelle del Santissimo Sacramento e della carità di Madrid, dovette lasciare l'istituto per motivi di salute e ritornò nel suo paese natale, Alaquàs, dove iniziò a dedicarsi all'insegnamento del catechismo ai bambini.
Iniziò a condurre vita comune con alcune compagne nel 1907 e il 19 marzo 1914 Victoriano Guisasola y Menéndez, arcivescovo di Valencia, riconobbe la comunità come pia unione.
Il 14 aprile 1925 furono emessi, per la prima volta, i voti religiosi e la comunità fu eretta in congregazione di diritto diocesano.
Attività e diffusione
Le suore si dedicano alla catechesi di bambini e adulti, alla direzione di laboratori nelle zone rurali e all'opera degli esercizi spirituali.
Oltre che in Spagna, sono presenti in Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua e Perù; la sede generalizia è a Alaquàs.
Alla fine del 2015 l'istituto contava 47 religiose in 7 case.
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Bibliografia
Annuario Pontificio per l'anno 2017, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Città del Vaticano 2017. ISBN 978-88-209-9975-9.
Guerrino Pelliccia e Giancarlo Rocca (curr.), Dizionario degli Istituti di Perfezione (DIP), 10 voll., Edizioni paoline, Milano 1974-2003.
Collegamenti esterni
Operaie, Suore, Catechiste Nostra
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Lauren Laverne to host monthly Late Night Woman's Hour on Radio 4
The new series will launch on Thursday 28th January
Lauren Laverne will host a new monthly late-night Woman's Hour on Radio 4.
The 6 Music presenter will launch the first episode tomorrow as an extended podcast which will then air on Friday at 11pm on Radio 4. New instalments will be made available on the last Thursday of each month.
Late Night Woman's Hour first launched in August 2015 as an eight-part series fronted by Laverne and regular presenter Jane Garvey, and will complement the daily magazine programme, looking at individual topics with in-depth discussion. Episode one will see Laverne and her guests discuss purity and what it means for women in sex, food and religion, with further subjects to include money, anger, fertility and birth.
"I'm so excited to be part of the Woman's Hour team," said Laverne. "Woman's Hour has wonderful history, but has also never felt more relevant. I've been a listener for years and hope that our late-night shows can continue the programme's fearless, surprising and engaging line of inquiry, finding out more about women's lives today."
Next month will also see Woman's Hour launch The Green Room – a video pilot aimed at younger women to run for at least six weeks. Published on BBC Taster, it will include short, shareable films and celebrity interviews focusing on the everyday lived experience of women.
"This October we'll be marking our 70th anniversary and I'm immensely proud that as we approach that milestone Woman's Hour continues to evolve," added the programme's editor Alice Feinstein. "We still report on the issues that affect the lives of women often seldom discussed elsewhere, our daily programme is hugely popular with audiences, both male and female, and our podcast has allowed us to connect with even more listeners digitally."
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Jenni Murray says there are "not enough" older women in TV presenting roles
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«Addicted to You» () — п'ятий сингл колумбійської співачки Шакіри з альбому «Sale el Sol», випущений 13 березня 2012 року лейблами Epic і Sony Music Latin.
Музичне відео
28 березня 2012 року на офіційному фан-сайті співачки було оголошено кастинг серед фанатів і моделей латиноамериканського походження для того, щоб знятись у новому кліпі. Відеокліп був знятий Енді Мендером 29 березня 2012 року на ранчо у Валенсія (Каліфорнія).
Списки композицій
Чарти
Історія виходу
Примітки
Посилання
Відеокліп на YouTube
Пісні за алфавітом
Сингли 2011
Пісні Шакіри
Пісні, написані Шакірою
Англомовні пісні
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The Ancestry Insider: 1890 Census Recovered!
April 1, 2008, Provo, UT — The Ancestry Insider is pleased to announce on this special day the recovery of the Eleventh Census of the United States (1890).
Damaged records from the 1921 fire.
On 10-January-1921, fire took another punch at the 1890 census. This time the fire destroyed 25% of the schedules and damaged another 38%, leaving about 37% undamaged. (12) The records were moved from the basement of the Commerce Building to a storage warehouse.
After 1922 history becomes sketchy regarding the disposition of the census. In 1932 it surfaced in an inventory of items proposed for destruction, which Congress authorized in February 1933. No definitive record exists concerning its destruction. While a small scribbled note purports the destruction of the 1890 census in 1934 (25), at least one report states the census was still extant at the beginning of 1935.
It was shown in 1942 that the census had at least partially survived when some Illinois schedules were discovered during a Census Bureau move. (26) Further portions were discovered in 1953 (M407).
Exactly 20 years ago, on 1-April-1988, the National Archives Ruined Census Schedule Transfer Imaging Company (NARCISTIC) was founded with the express goal of tracking down the remaining portions of the 1890 Census. The company had just about given up all hopes of accomplishing its goal when it discovered a little known branch of the Department of the Interior. Curators at the Institutional National Secret Archives for the Non-Existent obtained special permission for NARCISTIC researchers to search its extensive Spanish-American war collection. About this time last year NARCISTIC researchers discovered mislabeled boxes containing the 1890 Census population schedules, but INSANE External Secrecy Policy prevented announcement of the momentous discovery.
For the last year INSANE personnel have digitized and indexed these priceless records. The Ancestry Insider's familiarity with E.S.P. led to his discovery of the project. While E.S.P. prevents direct disclosure by INSANE staff members, it does not prevent the Insider from accessing INSANE websites, allowing the general public to search the complete 1890 Census for the first time!
To search the 1890 census, enter a name below and click Search.
Aha! I thought I detected a touch of humor in your post.
You got me. It took me a couple of reading before I caught on and then I rolled on the floor with delight. I'll post this at the family center this evening.
Not very original or creative, is it?
The 1890 census is why I am sure time travel will never be invented. Because if it ever is invented, I am sure that some genealogist would want to use it to travel back in time to prevent the fire from happening.
I sent this to the New Mexico Genealogical Society Board. I can't wait to see their reaction. - Robert Baca, possible soon to be ex-president of NMGS.
That's about as good of a gag as the "gmail custom time" that had a similar time travel theme. See http://mail.google.com/mail/help/customtime/index.html for a good laugh. Note how part of the testimonials are cut off on the right hand side since it is just an image posted to the page.
Actually there is no need to invent time travel, because it already exists. I'm writing this on April 2nd to indicate this is not a joke.
Steve Miller sang it best: "Time keeps on slippin', slippin' into the future." We travel forward in time, naturally.
Thank you all for your kind comments. I've quoted some of you in a followup tonight called April Fools Followup.
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Looking back over all the songs I've written, I think "At the Foot of the Cross" and "Waiting" are the two that are the dearest to me. I wrote them both within a week of each other. It was a tough week. I think it goes to show the purification process going on.
So, this song is an honest remembering of my first-love. Not just in a static kind of way, but in a way of putting myself in that place again. Reminds me of what Giorgio Tiepolo wrote, "Anyone who does not fall in love with God by looking at Jesus dead upon the cross will never fall in love" (Liguori, 1997, p. 11). What many don't know who have heard this song, is that it was such a hard song to write for me, it took me a while to be able to sing it without shedding a tear. In a way, I think it was one of the first songs as a songwriter where I actually wrote what I was trying to say.
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Of the stories I recommend reading William Spencer's rumination on overpopulation and urban life, "Megapolitan Underground." The others are worthwhile only for die-hard fans of Carnell's New Worlds and other editorial projects.
The Survey Ship Starfire, with a crew of (apparently) entirely men, recalls its Planetary Exploration Teams after encountering a "dilemma with three horns" after three weeks on the planet Palmyra. In flashback we learn their story….
The discovery: Lengthy astronomical discussions transpire across pages and pages like the banter on a Star Trek bridge (but amidst lots of masculine sparring and cigars and glowing cigarette tips and bets) but in paragraph form: "The material in the ring is highly ionised and the star is rotating very quickly, the period being thirteen hours, ten minutes and fifteen hours, as computed form available data" (feels like when I accidentally signed up with an astronomy class for majors rather than non-majors as an undergrad). Maybe that's why I hate technobabble even if it has a "real" scientific core idea? Eventually survey teams are sent into the space within the star, "The Hole" — possible a "gateway to other areas of space." And, on the other side, there is possibly an intelligence!
Contact: From the viewpoints of multiple scouts sent inside The Hole we learn about the discovery of the planet Pamyra with its Eden-like landscape…. And eventually the intelligence chimes, "Greetings, men from Earth." The crewmen learn about the Guardians who serve the Creator, and that humans have passed the test and can join the ranks of the apprentice Guardians. The crews bring back a box, given to them from the Guardians. And of course, it comes with a warning — do not open!
For the fans of step-by-step guides to astronomic discoveries with a good dose of pseudo-religious babble…. For others, like me, who are intrigued by the "science" but want a good story for the science to snuggle and cuddle and mingle with, avoid….
I get the sense, especially from Carnell's later New Writings in Science Fiction series, these were the stories that truly tickled his fancy. Unsurprisingly, Carnell reprinted it in Lambda I and Other Stories (1965). Malcolm published a substantial number of short stories in John Carnell publications and two novels with Laser Books. I will not be tracking them .
"Megapolitan Underground," William Spencer (1964), 4.5/5 (Very Good): The surprise of the collection! It is a dying shame Spencer's paranoid and disconcerting rumination on the psychological effects of overpopulation was never reprinted.
In a future overpopulated world, the crowds journey from place to place by means of a "travel-track." Strategically placed viewscreens, observed when facing backwards on the "travel-track," lull and transfix the viewer–offering small scenes and advertisement. The narrator, Blundell, speculates on the patterns of the screens, the reason for the "travel-track," the character and thought of his fellow passengers crammed together all within their own worlds…. He ponders whether or not the "travel-track" has a more sinister purpose and a moment of disconcerting paranoia (the track malfunctions) has devastating ramifications.
This is a well constructed speculation on a technological invention that is far more than gimmick. Recommended.
Spencer was published mostly in New Worlds under John Carnell and then a handful of stories in Interzone in the 1990s before his death in 2018.
"Now is the Time," Steve Hall (1964), 3/5 (Average): A humorless "humor" story about political decisions and arguments delegated to a machine….
"The Prime Minister of Euthanasia" and his political party are faced with the prospect of losing the populace's favor. The opposition appears to have an insurmountable approval rating making calling an election a veritable disaster. The Department of Science minister has an idea to turn things around: "I my opinion, it is merely a matter of mathematics as to which policies will best appeal to the electorate, and once a problem has been reduced to an exact equation, it can be solved." And to the National Electronics Laboratory supercomputer the problem of the election goes…. Despite the efforts of the opposition candidate with its well-oiled political machine, the Science Minister proclaims, without spilling the details, that prognosis of "electoral swing" is "30%" to give the victory to the establishment. The government calls the election on the Science Minister's guarantee. The opposition eventually discovers that they are "competing with a machine intelligence!" And, suddenly, the Opposition Leader has a brilliant idea to turn the entire scenario on its head.
"Now is the Time" was never reprinted. And I understand why…. it has a humorous and fun idea, computer programs used to come up with arguments to sway human voters — however, it's told in a bland/functional way that is far from memorable.
Hall published a handful of short stories, mostly in John Carnell publications, between 1962-1964. Few were reprinted.
"Farewell, Dear Brother," Barrington J. Bayley as P. F. Woods (1964), 3/5 (Average): A man from an expedition to "Celenthenis, the Planet of Cold" ("it's right at the dead end of creation") arrives at a house party. His handful of words about his experience–"No, but you can see it [the cold]. Goddammit, you can feel it. But not with your senses. With your emotions. Get me?"–strike a cord with the narrator, as he, and his brother, were on the ship that discovered the planet! And the narrator's brother "lives" in his attic, rigged with a complex refrigeration device….
The narrator recounts his strained but interconnected past with his more irresponsibly twin brother— their lives as "go-getters […] glorified galactic scrap merchant [s]" who go into all the unexplored areas selling information and occasionally resources they discover and their fateful meeting with Professor Juker, who specializes in low temperature physics.
Really gives you a sense of what kind of bomb Moorcock dropped when you imagine the average punter going from "Beyond the Reach of Storms" to "The Crystal World" in one month.
Absolutely! By the same token, William Spencer's story (the best in the collection) would fit nicely with Moorcock's vision. Unfortunately, Beyond the Reach of Storms was the type of story that fills the pages of Carnell's New Writings in Science Fiction series.
I've reviewed (and suffered through) three in Carnell's series.
I also want to emphasis that Carnell did publish more than one Ballard short story in his various editorial projects.
For example many of the Vermilion Sands sequence of short stories published pre-1964 appeared in Carnell's Science Fantasy and a few, like "Escapement" (1956) and "Build-Up" (1957) (one of my fav Ballard short fictions) in New Worlds. Carnell gave writers of the more experimental bent publication space along with stodgy hard SF….
Thank you for this fascinating bit of synchronicity!
Hot off the presses at the Journey, our article on the same issue.
It was the end of an era when John Carnell left, and the beginning of a new one with Moorcock. Although Moorcock must of seemed like a safe choice with the material that he was writing at that time. What a surprise he must of been.
I remember liking these authors when I read them in the New Writings anthologies, but, honestly, I was so much younger back them. Still, even now, all I want is a good story well told.
An end of the era in many ways yes… that said, as I mentioned in an earlier comment, a lot of the "New Wave" authors got started in Carnell's various series: Ballard, Bayley, etc.
Everybody has to start someplace, Norman Spinrad and James Tiptree started in Analog. Ballard, Aldiss, Keith Roberts, and others often appeared F&SF and the Fantastic/Amazing twins.
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Europe|Victory in Russia Election Assured, Putin Seeks High Turnout
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Victory in Russia Election Assured, Putin Seeks High Turnout
President Vladimir V. Putin meeting with rally car drivers during a campaign stop on Thursday in Kazan, Russia.Credit...James Hill for The New York Times
By Neil MacFarquhar
MOSCOW — Browse Vladimir V. Putin's presidential election website and you will find eight or so organizations pushing his candidacy. With names like I Really Like Putin! and For Putin! and Putin Team, they are among a battery of attempts to generate buzz around a campaign low in surprises.
Having felled any serious competition, Mr. Putin is basically running against himself, political analysts say, but he still faces one threat he cannot easily vanquish: voter indifference.
For Mr. Putin, the March 18 vote is all about turnout as the key barometer of support. Given that existing term limits could make this his last presidential election, Kremlin officials want a victory lap that can be sold at home and abroad as a resounding affirmation of his rule, not to mention of any steps that Mr. Putin, 65, might take to retain power.
But Mr. Putin's numbers are dragging, analysts say. The problem for the Kremlin is how to generate excitement in a lifeless campaign with a preordained outcome and a candidate who finds campaigning distasteful and the idea of a presidential debate unthinkable.
Broadly speaking, analysts say, a Kremlin that frequently denigrates democracy as a Western import incompatible with Russian traditions is seeking the legitimacy of an election without a real campaign or freely chosen candidates who might electrify voters.
"It is not just the victory that's important, but the quality of the victory," said Valery Fedorov, director general of the government-owned Russia Public Opinion Research Center.
However, Mr. Fedorov said, "Miracles happen only rarely."
Even if a large turnout fails to materialize, analysts said, the Kremlin is determined to discourage cheating to make the elections at least appear legitimate and to ward off a repeat of the street protests that questioned the 2012 results.
"Putin wants the elections to look honest," said Dmitri Oreshkin, a political scientist and Kremlin critic. But that means motivating Russians to go to the polls.
At first, as several Russian news outlets reported, the goal was the "70/70" formula, meaning the administration wanted Mr. Putin to start his fourth presidential term having secured 70 percent of the vote with a turnout of 70 percent.
It would match the roughly 70 percent support and 70 percent turnout that Dmitri A. Medvedev won in 2008 as Mr. Putin's substitute for one term as president. At a minimum, by many accounts, Mr. Putin wants to surpass the nearly 64 percent support he received in 2012 with a turnout of more than 65 percent.
Trustworthy polling numbers are elusive, but most analysts believe Mr. Putin will fall well short of his goal, with turnout of around 55 to 60 percent and support at about the same or slightly higher.
Particularly vexing for the Kremlin is that Mr. Putin's current numbers do not match his favorability ratings, which have consistently been above 80 percent since he annexed Crimea in 2014.
Clearly, though, Russian voters are less and less interested in voting, as all manifestations of vitality have been drained from the process. Free elections, a free news media, free political parties and other hallmarks of democracy have been gradually eliminated or sharply restrained, starting even before Mr. Putin first became president in 2000 but accelerating thereafter.
Barely 48 percent of the electorate turned out for the September 2016 parliamentary elections, although the presidential vote is expected to generate greater interest.
The oddball characters the Kremlin has allowed to oppose Mr. Putin are not about to light any electoral fires, with their support mired in single digits.
"Some figures are allowed in, like backup dancers," said Lev D. Gudkov, director of the Levada Center. Perhaps the most reliable polling organization on Russian politics, the center just announced it would sit out the election, having been labeled a "foreign agent" for receiving grants from abroad, and thus barred by law from political activity.
The most recognizable candidate is Vladimir Zhirinovsky, 71, a wily nationalist known for his political antics who has been a stalwart of the opposition for decades. Another perennial, Gennadi Zughanov, 73, the Communist Party leader who has run in four presidential elections and nearly won in 1996, has dropped out.
The surprise Communist Party candidate is Pavel N. Grudinin, 57, the director of a farming enterprise whose name, the Lenin State Farm, is redolent of the Communist era. But his ownership stake in what is actually a privatized agricultural company pays him more than $350,000 a year, inspiring the moniker "Communist Billionaire" on social media.
The smattering of liberals includes Ksenia Sobchak, 36, a reality TV star and the daughter of Mr. Putin's political mentor, as well as Grigory Yavlinsky, 65, another longtime opposition figure.
None represents a real challenge to Mr. Putin.
There is one surefire way for the Kremlin to electrify the voters — allowing the candidacy of Alexei A. Navalny, Russia's most outspoken and best-organized opposition figure. Instead, it has barred him from the race, and a Moscow court has shuttered the legal entity that pays the rent for his campaign offices in 84 cities and the wages for several hundred campaign workers.
Mr. Navalny is pushing for an election boycott, though some analysts consider that unwise because it might reveal an embarrassing shallowness in his support if it has little impact. He has also called for nationwide protests on Sunday.
In fact, Mr. Navalny was unlikely to pose a real challenge to Mr. Putin given the president's significant popularity. But an official presidential run would give him a public platform to further publicize his accusations of corruption against the Kremlin, including possibly the president himself, potentially tarnishing what amounts to Mr. Putin's coronation.
Plus there is always the possibility of an electoral surprise, and Mr. Putin hates surprises. He has shown a marked distaste for elections ever since he helped to organize a losing 1996 mayoral campaign in St. Petersburg.
In about 15 regions of Russia, what Mr. Oreshkin calls "electoral sultanates," Mr. Putin can count on Soviet-style support. In the Chechen Republic under the strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, for example, Mr. Putin in 2012 received more than 99 percent of the votes cast with more than 99 percent turnout.
Those regions account for only about 10 percent of the electorate, however, and fantastic numbers like those in Chechnya are considered an embarrassment in the modern era.
If there is an element of competition in the race, it is actually between senior bureaucrats to see who can generate the most support for Mr. Putin. The prize might be a federal post, with expectations high that Mr. Putin will try to dispel a certain sense of stagnation by shaking up his cabinet after the election.
"Putin's election campaign becomes an election campaign for his servants, where the electorate is just a platform to demonstrate your skills and political-administrative talents," wrote Tatyana Stanovaya, the chief analyst for the Center for Political Technologies, a Moscow think tank, in an op-ed for Republic.ru.
Regional leaders will resemble carnival barkers as they try to lift the numbers, turning Election Day into something of a festival, Russian news outlets have reported. That includes fairs, flash mobs spurring people to vote and possible prizes like a new iPhone for the most creative selfie posted from a polling place.
Much of it is aimed at getting young people to the polls. Senior citizens and the budgetniki, the Russian term for state employees, have the habit of voting as a civic duty left over from Soviet days. Those younger than 40 do not.
"The president does not want to be elected by the elderly and the budgetniki. He wants to be elected by the young," said Igor Mintusov, a veteran Moscow political consultant.
Ultimately, elections in Russia tend to set Western methods on their head.
"In a Western, U.S.-style campaign, the procedure is certain, but the result — who will win — is uncertain," Mr. Mintusov said. "In Russia the procedure is uncertain, but the result is certain."
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If you ask him why his grapes are sorted grain by grain, Hirotake Ooka has a tendency to respond by saying : 'You can't make a good mash with rotten potatoes'. His production is thus guided by this aphorism, which also happens to be an aphorism we might do well to apply to all kinds of domains, but here we're talking about viticulture.
After arriving in France in 1997, the recent graduate decided to set off to conquer the world of natural wine. He cut his teeth with wine-lovers such as Thierry Allemand (who also worked with Kenjiro Kagami, another of the Japanese giants of natural wine), then a decade later he moved to the Domaine de la Grande Colline in the Ardèche where he cultivated the land with patience, serenity and passion.
Now considered as one of the leaders in the French natural wine world, Ooka is seeking to cultivate a vineyard in his native Japan. A Prophet might not be honoured in his own country, but if anyone can rewrite the proverb, it's Hirotake Ooka.
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Over the past 3 months, I've have stayed at 14 lodging properties located in 5 states and 2 countries. Technically, I didn't choose any of them; they were preselected as part of an escorted tour, a planned meeting or properties my clients own.
As a consultant, a frequent question asked of me "What do guests want today?" I'm especially amazed when the question is posed at a conference and the attendees are all paying guests at the conference hotel.
Have we been in this industry so long that we've lost our perspective of being a guest? Are we accepting the "unacceptable" at our own properties just because it's the way we've always done it? Do we walk by dead tree limbs and overgrown landscaping on the way to our inn's front door?
So what have I encountered along the way? At some properties, I moved furniture to find the outlet to plug in my laptop, Ipad, phone and watch. At others, I smiled when the USB end could simply pop into a reachable connection by the bed.
Entering the room and seeing sunshine coming in simply adorned windows, regardless of the view brightened my first steps, versus the windows with layers and layers of dressings, mostly closed for convenience. But then I couldn't adjust the temperature of the room.
Inviting bathrooms with either spacious light filled showers and tubs I actually would fill with bubbles and the floating duck to old tub/shower combos with cracked tiles, moldy caulk leaking water all over the floor.
Horizontal surfaces with no place but the bed to place my own items to a wonderful rolling table so I could work anywhere in the room.
A welcoming note and vase of fresh flowers to dusty artificial flower arrangements, dated knick knacks and live plants that are barely surviving.
The biggest surprise overall is to see an inconsistency in the maintenance level of the guest arrival areas to the guest room. From welcoming entries with freshly painted neutral walls, polished woodwork, stain-free carpets to guest rooms with chipped door trim, mysterious carpet stains (yes, kept the shoes on) and peeling dated wallpaper. Yes, the inviting common areas make a great first 10-second impression but what happens after 3 hours in the guest room that doesn't have the same level of care? Where do guests spend so much of their time?
So as you enter the final two months of 2018 think about what simple changes you can make to the areas you as the owner may experience the least: your guest rooms! You want your guests to book directly with you, return visit after visit, write 5-star reviews and tell their friends about their stay. Then be a guest at your inn and determine if you would return to your own property!
Contact me if it's time to talk about your property and goal setting for 2019!
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DJ D'bi Young's words guided all 200 of us as we made herstory recently at the first global Black Feminisms Forum, held right before the Association for Women's Rights in Development's (AWID) official forum in Bahia, Brazil. We both came away feeling unbelievably energized and encouraged, as the lived realities of black women around the world were finally being shared among us. Our voices—amplified through expression, art, and culture—set the tone for our time in Brazil. The diversity of our experiences, languages, and fashions kept us conscious of the possibilities for a united future.
The location itself was symbolic. With 80 percent of its population Afro-Brazilian, Bahia State has a history of black liberation struggles. The state capital, Salvador, is a vibrant city, where capoeira, samba, and its many pastel colored churches conceal its dark colonial past. Right at the heart of the city's center lies Igreja de Nossa Senhora Rosário dos Pretos (Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black People), which was built by and for the black community. Many Forum participants tied the Church's special prayer bracelets around their wrists in solidarity.
The two-day Black Feminisms Forum kicked off with a stirring reminder from Kia Barrow, an activist from the United States. Although we are all working towards justice, we must do so with Audre Lorde's words in mind: "We are not even supposed to be here." The mere fact of being alive and black is resistance in a world whose entire structure and system has been manufactured for our demise. So starting from this place—of wanting liberation for all black women—we immediately embraced everyone in the room.
Throughout the forum, participants talked about remaining critical of the language we use and who gets included in the dialogue and who gets left out. One attendee raised the concern that panelists were not using inclusive language, often referencing us as "sisters," while contemplating the futures of our "sons" and "daughters." The critique that gendered language leaves out gender non-conforming people was met with love and understanding, as Afro-Honduran activist Miriam Miranda referenced us as her "comrades" and envisioned the futures of our "families." Together we committed to using radical, inclusive, and intersectional language. We also acknowledged that sometimes we need to be okay with being uncomfortable, to change and to move forward together.
This led us to essential dialogues about being accountable to a larger community. Too often in the feminist and women's movement, we make assumptions about everyone being on the same page; we assume that by using the word feminism, we are bringing everyone in. However, that is not always the case. One of the most significant shifts within the Black Feminisms Forum was pluralizing the word. We all live in compound and multifaceted realities, making our relationship to feminism, women's rights, and gender justice varied and complex. In many conversations, we spoke about holding the movement accountable to make sure that no one is left behind in our struggle for freedom.
Inevitably, this struggle placed our resistance to state violence at the fore. Brazilian feminists explained their fight with the "three B's:" the Bullet (military police forces), the Beef (agriculture sector) and the Bible (evangelicals and Brazil's increasingly conservative congress). Meanwhile, activists from the United States shared strategies from the Black Lives Matter movement. Together we cracked open the strange fruit grown from state institutions that co-opt our tactics and repackage them as false solutions to real problems—such as focusing on interpersonal relationships when we need to focus on structural inequalities at the macro level. We demanded transformation, not adaptation, and we dreamed of the possibilities.
In the end, we came to consensus; we settled on a "new normal" for black feminists. This includes affirmative and inclusive processes that aim to build bridges among us for a stronger movement. We acknowledged that we need future dialogues to put into practice the tools we have. And as we partied well into the night on the last day—with our blue scarves in tribute to the African goddess Oxun—we made a pact to enter the AWID forum as a strong unit, not afraid to compel our fellow activists to think black.
Hi, thanks for this article. I was wondering if you know where I can find out more about the three Bs in Brazil's feminism struggle that you mentioned?
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Bonnie Says: Shut Up Gwyneth Paltrow! You're Complaining That You're Stressed When You Made $33 Million Last Year!
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June 30, 2011 7:15PM EDT
If 'Monte Carlo' Tanks, Will Selena Gomez's Career Be Doomed?
Hollywood Life Staff
Selena Gomez and her comedy 'Monte Carlo' are getting reamed by critics for being fluffy, 'bland' and 'low energy!' Does this mean the 18-year-old starlet's adult acting dreams are doomed?
Selena Gomez burst onto the Disney Channel scene in a big way. With a recurring role on The Suite Life of Zach & Cody, followed by the leading role for four years on The Wizards of Waverly Place, plus three albums with her band, Selena Gomez & the Scene, and countless fashion endorsement deals, the 18-year-old Latina couldn't have had more success in the pre-teen and teen market if she tried. Unfortunately, Selena's foray into the adult demographic — where she so longs to be — might not be as seamless, as is evident by early reviews from her second feature film, Monte Carlo.
"Gomez is likewise adequately cute, but too bland to lend the proceedings any vivid character, except for the few scenes that allow her to indulge her cold, sarcastic, nasty side as Cordelia," writes Nick Schager of Slant Magazine of Selena's performance in the romantic comedy, which hits theaters July 1.
Yikes! Schager's critique seems rather harsh for what appears to be a fun, light-hearted young adult comedy — but it's not the only negative review.
Jake Coyle of the Associated Press writes, "Gomez, while endearingly earnest, doesn't command the screen. It's essentially her first semi-adult film, and one feels her stretching."
"[The movie is] chirpy, it's bright, there are pretty locations and lots happens. This is the kind of movie that can briefly hold the attention of a cat," Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times says.
Clearly, Monte Carlo isn't going to be up for any Oscars next year. But does this mean Selean's career in non-Disney projects is doomed?
I don't think so. However, I predict Selena will have far more success on the small screen — as the lead of another hit show — than she will in film.
Look at Hilary Duff, who starred on Disney Channel's Lizzie Mcquire from 2001-2004. Almost 24, Hilary is still struggling to define herself as anything other than a former Disney teen star. Despite starring in numerous feature films, the closest she's come to breaking out of her old mold is her guest starring role on Gossip Girl.
Although I put Selena on a much higher pedestal than Hilary, I can see the same thing happening to her if she doesn't pick her projects wisely. If Monte Carlo tanks, Selena should pursue a TV career and drop the feature film route because if she continues to do movies that don't perform well in the box office, her stock will plummet lower and lower.
That said, fellow Disney princess Miley Cyrus has managed to have a somewhat successful film career outside of her role on Hannah Montana. However, I think Miley made a smart decision by blasting out of her "goody two-shoes" type and becoming a harder Can't Be Tamed rockstar. It's helped audiences put distance between the Disney star Miley and the adult actress Miley.
I don't see Selena ever taking the same route. She has openly expressed her appreciation for her younger fans and has said she'll never do anything to alienate them — so even if she cakes on some extra makeup or holds hands with Justin Bieber, don't expect to see Selena Gomez swinging around on a pole in leather a la Miley — it's just not going to happen.
This is why I think Selena needs to tour with her band, relish all the attention she's getting now and start plotting a hit network comedy series that centers around her fun life. With such a charismatic personality, positive attitude and fresh look, Selena belongs on the small screen, in our houses every night — not in B-list romantic comedies.
How do you feel about Selena's non-Disney career? Do you see her becoming a mega-actress in films, or will she flourish more on the small screen? Sound off below!
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Maharana Pratap Jayanti is a celebration of the birth anniversary of the great leader and the warrior who ruled Mewar in Rajasthan.
His birth anniversary is celebrated with lot of respect and fanfare on the 3rd day of the shukla paksha in the month of Jyestha according to the traditional Hindu calendar. As per Gregorian calendar, Rana Pratap's birthday falls in the month of June during the waxing phase of the moon.
Maharana Pratap is celebrated and respected for his extreme bravery and his phenomenal fighting skills. He is the epitome of valor, patriotism and honor. In 2019, Maharana Pratap Jayanti will be celebrated on the 6th of June.
Maharana Pratap was the ruler of Mewar, in Rajasthan. Belonging to the Sisodia clan of Rajputs, he was the eldest son of Uday Singh the 2nd and Maharani Jaiwanta Bai and was born in the year 1540. He ascended the throne post his brother proved to be hopeless and the ministers all wanted Rana Pratap to lead the kingdom. During this time most of the Rajasthani small kingdoms had bowed their heads to the superiority.
The Mughal emperor Akbar sent his envoys 4 times to find a suitable solution to the impasse between Mewar and the Mughal Empire. Rana Pratap refused to present himself to the Mughal court, thus all the solutions failed and a battle between Rana Pratap and the Mughal Empire became imminent.
Man Singh and Asaf Khan led a deputation against Maharana Pratap Singh. Maharana Pratap Singh waited for them in the entrance of the narrow defile called Haldighati. In Rana Pratap's army the main commanders were Gwalior's Ram Shah Tanwar and his three sons, Rawat Krishnadasji Chundawat, Maan Singhji Jhala and Chandrasenji Rathore of Marwar .
The Battle of Haldighati was fought on the 18 June 1576. In this battle the Rajputs having the rough and hilly terrain knowledge were in an advantage. The heat, the fear of ambush all resulted in the Mughal army not following the Rajput army. Pratap got on his highly trusted stallion Chetak and attacked Raja Man Singh. Man Singh ducked and theus Chetak was fatally wounded as was Rana Pratap. Rana Pratap's trusted commander ManSingh Jhala understood the situation and changed his armor with Pratap's , so that the Mughal soldiers mistake him for Rana Pratap. Chetak galloped away with the wounded Rana Pratap in his back through the famous Haldibari pass and then succumbed to his injuries. However, Rana Pratap's brother Shakti Singh, who had joined the Mughals, gave Rana Pratap his own horse, so that he could ride away.
The Battle of Haldibari is looked up to as an endeavor towards independence. It was a battle for local independence and rising nationalism and regional patriotism.
He may have been unsuccessful in thwarting away the attempts of the Mughal Empire, but his sheer will power and guerrilla strategies gave courage and directions to numerous more national and regional heroes who fought for their own independence, be it against the Mughals or the British Empire. One amongst such who was greatly encouraged him id Shivaji who fought against Aurangzeb of Mughal Empire.
Maharana Pratap Singh breathed his last at the age of 57 only on the 29th of January, 1597, succumbing from a critical wound.
How is the Rana Pratap Jayanti celebrated?
The celebration centering on Maharana Pratap Jayanti is mostly limited to the Rajasthan and some parts of Uttar Pradesh region only. The famous Haldighati Fair is celebrated through numerous cultural events. Since Maharana Pratap was almost a demi-God amongst the poor people of this area at his time, lot of organizations distribute clothes, blankets or execute other charitable activities on these days. In the schools various events are organized to commemorate the brilliant valor, patriotism and dedication of Rana Pratap Singh. The UP government has declared a holiday on this auspicious day. On this day various special puja and other processions are held and also cultural events and debates are organized.
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These are the chocolate crackles from your childhood made HEALTHY!
With thanks to Amy Lee, who has created some yummy recipes using NutriVital Organic Cranberry extract. Amy Lee, a health, wellness and fitness expert is inspiring others to live a healthier, balanced lifestyle via her AMYLEEACTIVE platform, where she shares recipes that are sugar-free and full of superfoods!
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Add coconut oil. Mix until combined.
Line 9 muffin pans with paper cases. Spoon mixture into prepared cases, pressing mix into each tin. Optional drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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Q: Snyk Code Upload Results To Dashboard like Monitor I'm trying to run Snyk on bitbucket pipeline. I'm running the pipes for composer and npm and things are working but I also want to run it for static code analysis. None of the documentation shows how this is possible. I have tried installing snyk with NPM followed by running
snyk auth TOKEN
snyk code test
snyk monitor
but the static code analysis doesn't showup on the Snyk dashboard. Looking for commands or documentation to run static code analysis through the bitbucket pipline.
A: According to their own documentation this is the config:
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- pipe: snyk/snyk-scan:0.4.6
variables:
SNYK_TOKEN: "token"
LANGUAGE: "composer"
DONT_BREAK_BUILD: "True"
DEBUG: "True"
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Vero News > 32963 Features > 32963 News > CVS pharmacy on the island reopens three days after fire
CVS pharmacy on the island reopens three days after fire
Written by: Lisa Zahner November 11 2021
PHOTO PROVIDED BY INDIAN RIVER SHORES PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
The CVS Pharmacy on A1A reopened its doors Monday afternoon three days after a fire in the back of the building that could have been much worse had it happened a few hours earlier.
Indian River Shores Public Safety crews arrived on scene at 7:11 a.m. last Friday in response to a call at 7:05 a.m. from the store manager reporting "smoke within the structure." Smoke detectors within the building also tripped the store's main fire alarm.
Firefighters entered the building and quickly pinpointed the source of the blaze as an exhaust fan in the bathroom ceiling. They doused the fire, ripped out the fan and saw that fire had spread upwards into the area between the ceiling and roof.
The fire was controlled by 7:25 a.m. according to the incident report.
Indian River County Fire-Rescue, as part of the county's mutual aid agreement with the Shores, sent two units from Station 2 and Station 11. The Engine 2 crew established a water supply in case it was needed and the Engine 11 firefighters assisted by turning off the electricity and helping tear down the ceiling over the bathroom.
No one was injured or required treatment by paramedics. Shores firefighters remained at the store throughout the morning on "fire watch" to make sure no other small fires broke out.
Electricity was restored to the building on Friday so clean-up and restoration work could begin, but the store remained closed for the weekend.
As of Monday evening, all the phones from the Indian River Shores store were still being forwarded to the CVS on the corner of 17th Street and U.S. 1 in Vero, so it was not possible to reach the pharmacist by telephone.
However, a manager at the Vero location, who would not provide his name, verified that both the island store and the pharmacy operations were fully functioning and serving customers. "I was there today and the pharmacist was working, even before the store was open," he said. "CVS just hasn't transferred the phones back over."
Canadian snowbirds once again able to drive to Vero Beach
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Ugandans were recently in a state of confusion after Wang Jackson, a Michael Jackson look alike arrived in the country.
Wang Jackson, his stage name, reportedly came to Uganda to teach school-going kids Chinese language. Wang's real name is actually Wang Jie.
His astonishing resemblance to the late pop star mystified not just the children that he met but also adults, including teachers and soldiers.
Wang loves Michael Jackson and has been imitating him since 2011, when he performed Billie Jean at a Michael Jackson Memorial concert at Zadeh Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Wang is in Uganda! He is visiting schools that teach Chinese, the main language spoken in China. He had his first visit at Luyanza College School in Bweyogerere, Wakiso District today, and caused hysteria in the school.
There have been quite a number of Michael Jackson's look alike over the decades. China's Wang Jackson is just one of the them.
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My name is Samantha Lee - I am in my second year of Social Welfare with a minor in Gender Studies. I also work at Governors House as a Residence Don. My hometown is Barrie, Ontario. Some of my favourite pastimes are: watching documentaries, seeing friends and hanging out in residence. My two favourite restaurants in North Bay are Burger World and East Side Mario's. One of my favourite places to go in North Bay is to the falls in autumn.
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Q: How to use a npm package as a maven dependency? I want to use a npm package in a java maven project.
It's just one file that is used in the java project.
We have two projects.
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*react frontend project where a bundle.js is the artifact which is uploaded with maven
*java maven project where we use the bundle.js as a maven dependency
Now we want to get rid of the maven stuff in the react project.
So we will upload the bundle.js as a npm package into our npm registry.
We use nexus3 for our npm and maven repositories.
I want to avoid adding a maven plugin in the java project to install the npm package with a real npm installation.
Maybe there is kind of a npm maven proxy plugin for maven or a npm maven proxy possibility in nexus3?
Thank you!
A: There is fresh maven plugin to do such operations like obtaining resources from NPM, filtering and packing into JAR:WAR: https://github.com/OrienteerBAP/JNPM
Sample for pom.xml
<plugin>
<groupId>org.orienteer.jnpm</groupId>
<artifactId>jnpm-maven-plugin</artifactId>
<version>1.0-SNAPSHOT</version>
<executions>
<execution>
<goals>
<goal>install</goal>
</goals>
<configuration>
<packages>
<package>vue@2.6.11</package>
<package>vuex@~3.4.0</package>
</packages>
</configuration>
</execution>
</executions>
</plugin>
A: We now solved this with a modified version of the following maven plugin .
This allows us to use our private npm registry with basic authentification.
With the plugin we are able to download the npm packages in the java project to the target dir:
<plugin>
<groupId>org.mule.tools.javascript</groupId>
<artifactId>npm-maven-plugin</artifactId>
<version>1.4</version>
<executions>
<execution>
<phase>generate-sources</phase>
<goals>
<goal>fetch-modules</goal>
</goals>
<configuration>
<outputDirectory>${project.build.directory}/npmpackages</outputDirectory>
<npmRepositoryBase>${npm.repositoryUrl}</npmRepositoryBase>
<username>${npm.username}</username>
<password>${npm.password}</password>
<packages>
<package>ourfont:1.0.1</package>
</packages>
</configuration>
</execution>
</executions>
</plugin>
Next we use the maven-resources-plugin to copy the file to the src dir in the same phase and overwrite it every time to ensure it's the correct version:
<plugin>
<artifactId>maven-resources-plugin</artifactId>
<executions>
<execution>
<id>copy-resources</id>
<phase>generate-sources</phase>
<goals>
<goal>copy-resources</goal>
</goals>
<configuration>
<overwrite>true</overwrite>
<outputDirectory>${basedir}/src/main/webapp/fonts</outputDirectory>
<resources>
<resource>
<directory>${project.build.directory}/npmpackages/ourfont</directory>
<include>ourfont.ttf</include>
<include>ourfont.svg</include>
</resource>
</resources>
</configuration>
</execution>
</executions>
</plugin>
The global config for the plugin is done in our maven-settings.xml which is available on every environment:
<profil>
...
<properties>
<npm.repositoryUrl>https://nexus......com/repository/npm-group/</npm.repositoryUrl>
<npm.username>service.account@......com</npm.username>
<npm.password>......</npm.password>
</properties>
</profil>
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Leah Clapman
Managing Editor, Founder
Leah Clapman created Student Reporting Labs in 2009 as an experiment to engage middle and high school students with current events and reimagine public media for tweens and teens. Under her leadership, Student Reporting Labs has grown from 6 pilot sites to 150 schools in 46 states with partnerships extending from major media and online platforms to international education and youth initiatives. Leah has developed education products such as NewsHour Extra for teachers, Teachers Lounge and "Making the Grade," a weekly focus on education issues, policy and practice. A Princeton graduate, she serves on the Education Writers Association journalism advisory, Education Innovators and Library of Congress TPS council.
Elis Estrada
Elis is the director for Student Reporting Labs, where she oversees the development, work and content of SRL's growing national network of schools and partner public media stations. She loves puzzling through large-scale projects that aim to motivate and inspire students and teachers. Elis is deeply invested in creating fun, educational opportunities for young people to engage with news media. Before joining the NewsHour, Elis held dual titles at the News Literacy Project, as program manager for the Washington, D.C region and associate communications director for digital media. Prior to NLP, Elis worked as a producer at NY1 News in New York City.
Victor Fernandez
Youth Media Producer and Video Editor
Victor is the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs video editor. He makes sure that student pieces are ready for publishing on our website, social media platforms, and on the NewsHour broadcast. He gives technical feedback and detailed demonstrations on how to polish your video in the post production stage. He recently received the 2018 Instructional Media – Engaged Learning award from the National Educational Telecommunications Association where he was the editor for the SRL Level Up tutorial series. Victor worked as a Career and Technical Education teacher for 15 years in Miami-Dade County Public Schools where he prepared students for the Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop certifications. What Victor enjoys most about his job is visiting SRL schools and providing students with hand-on learning experiences. During his time off work he serves as the Student Production Awards Coordinator at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Suncoast Chapter and participates as a judge on college and high school film festivals.
Briget Ganske
Youth Media Producer
Briget is a multimedia storyteller and educator. She grew up in Iowa, exploring life with the Kodak camera her grandparents gave her. She earned her B.A. in English, creative writing from Northwestern University, studied documentary photography at The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, and received her Ed.M. in arts in education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. For the past eight years, Briget has been a freelance photographer and video storyteller. She's led photo and video workshops with youth in New York, South Africa, Boston, Maine, and Richmond. Since 2015, she's been working as a videographer at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Briget recently moved to Alexandria with her husband and their two-year-old son.
Rawan Elbaba
Rawan is the Digital Producer at the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. Prior to joining SRL, she was the Digital Media Associate at the Arab American Institute where she worked to enhance community engagement through social media. Rawan received her Bachelor's degree in Communication from George Mason University in Virginia and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Journalism at Georgetown University. She was born and raised in the Washington, DC metro area.
Marie Cusick joins Student Reporting Labs from StateImpact Pennsylvania, a public media collaboration covering energy and the environment. As a multimedia reporter based at WITF in Harrisburg, Marie closely followed the political, social, environmental, and economic effects of Pennsylvania's natural gas boom. She was also part of NPR's Energy and Environmental Collaborative and produced documentaries for PBS member stations about environmental rights and nuclear power. Her reporting has been recognized with a Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists and a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association. Before joining StateImpact, Marie covered science and technology for WMHT in Albany, New York.
Michael Boulter
Michael is a documentary filmmaker and freelance video editor. Graduating from Penn State College of Communications' Film/Video program, Michael brings a love for telling engaging personal stories and Penn State Creamery Ice Cream. He's worked for DIY's Barnwood Builders, Maryland Public Television, WPSU, and the PBS NewsHour. Michael currently edits video for Student Reporting Labs while also trying to convince everyone that swing dance is fun and most definitely still cool. Michael was born in Norwalk, CT and was raised in the Washington DC area.
Before Student Reporting Labs, Eli was a freelance video producer and writer for outlets including PBS Digital Studios, Vox, and Scientific American, with a focus on climate and the Arctic. He's worked at Science magazine since 2005, first as a staff member and then as a correspondent. His work has been published in National Geographic, Slate and other publications. He lives in DC with his wife and son.
Marcus Markle
In his role as Communications Manager, Marcus works to celebrate the transformative breadth and impact of the PBS NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs, primarily through relationship-building and social media channels. Marcus was drawn to this opportunity after having been a public school teacher and, most recently, a communications manager for Geffen Academy at UCLA, a new, innovative school serving grades 6-12 that seeks to challenge traditional school models. Marcus has long been an advocate of expanding opportunities for disenfranchised communities and has worked to empower them to achieve greater, especially in his previous roles that span the non-profit sector and government. A native of Los Angeles, Marcus lives in Washington, D.C. with his partner, who is a journalist.
Education Project Manager
Chris Allen has joined the SRL team as the Education Project Manager to oversee the launch of StoryMaker. He comes to SRL with 10 years of experience in STEM Education, curriculum development and creating classroom Makerspaces.
Emily Anne Tkaczibson
Emily Anne Tkaczibson is a grants professional and theatre artist who specializes in education programming for children, teens, and adults. She has worked with arts and culture organizations including Center Theatre Group, Literary Arts, South Coast Repertory, Inner-City Arts, and Public Media Group of Southern California (PBS SoCal). Emily currently resides with her husband in Portland, OR, where she spends her free time playing board games, reading books, and taking hikes. She also makes killer cheese and charcuterie boards.
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Tennessee Valley Theatre offers events year round! From plays and musicals, to music performances, to theater workshops!
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You know those weekends that you never want to end? And you can't stop thinking about because it was so awesome? Yeah, well this weekend was one for the books. Friday after work my Mom and I went treasure hunting and I picked up the items above!
Friday night we drove in maybe the worst traffic ever. But its okay because we survived!
Saturday morning was splendid because we had tea and crepes at our favorite Coffeehouse in town!
Apple Pie crepes. That's all I have to say.
We did go to a egg dying party, but we went against the system and painted eggs as well. As you might have seen in my last post, we did so many crafts to decorate the living and dining room for Easter lunch. I did get slightly tired of making pom poms, but it was fun nonetheless.
I wish I had more pictures from more of our Easter weekend, but alas, this is where I leave you. I hung out with wonderful friends, watched Donnie Darko (that's an Easter movie right?!), hardly slept at all, received goodies from the Easter bunny, and ate the loveliest food. Ahhh, I wish I could relive it all! Oh well, you can't go backwards in life!
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Mitsuyama and Rebman is very excited about the possibilities in collaborative divorce for saving time and money and allowing the parties control over their divorce.
The Collaborative Divorce model allows you and your spouse to resolve your legal disputes with the help of attorneys, a collaboratively-trained mediator, and, as needed, other professionals such as financial and child specialists. All involve pledge to work toward reaching a settlement without judicial involvement. This is steps beyond the mediation process, because with mediation, one can opt out at any time and proceed straight to court, and with the Collaborative Divorce model, the attorneys cannot take the case to court.
Hawaii enacted the Hawaii Uniform Collaborative Law Act in 2012. Collaborative Divorce is used worldwide and has been a preferred model in other parts of the United States for twenty-plus years. It provides the parties not only with control over their own decisions but with privacy and with control over the schedule of their divorce and custody cases.
Collaborative Divorce is not limited to any set of factors. You do not need to trust your spouse to enter into the process - this is not just a "feel good" process but one designed to get to the bottom line in a way that should save money over the litigation option, and most of all, allow the parties to retain control over their lives and be ready to move forward.
Hawaii has not embraced Collaborative Divorce and it is not commonly used here. It can be a difficult concept to put faith into, but it has worked well elsewhere and generally costs about 75% of the cost of a litigated divorce.
Both M & R attorneys are certified in Collaborative Divorce and belong to the Maui Collaborative Practice Group, and have attended additional training. Ms. Rebman belongs to the IACP, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
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Los Angeles February 13, 2019 – New reports required by the California Department of Motor Vehicles from companies testing robot cars on the state's public roads show the technology is not ready to operate without a human who can take control of the car, Consumer Watchdog said today. The disengagement reports reveal how many times a human driver had to take control of the robot car during testing on public roads. Companies such as Uber needed human intervention at least once per every mile driven, but Waymo and Cruise were able to drive thousands of miles before intervention was needed.
In 2018 robot cars were driven and tested for over 2 million miles on California public roads, a big increase from the 500,000 miles driven in 2017. Waymo, formerly Google's autonomous vehicle unit, logged the majority of those miles with approximately 1.25 million miles. It reported a test driver took control 76 times, or once every 16,447 miles. The failure rate is significantly better than the 2017 period when Waymo's robot cars drove 352,544 miles on California's roads and reported 63 disengagements, or one every 5,596 miles. Last October Waymo became the only company to receive a permit to test without a human driver in the vehicle.
In 2018 General Motors' Cruise division, which previously claimed it would put robot cars on the road in 2019, drove 447,621 miles in San Francisco and had 86 human interventions or one every 5205 miles.
Reports from Uber and Mercedes-Benz showed much higher rates of intervention. Uber reported a whopping 70,165 interventions for only 26,899 autonomous miles tested, or 2.6 human interventions per mile driven. Mercedes reported 1194 interventions for only 1749 miles tested or one intervention for every 1.46 miles driven.
Details about the interventions include precaution, location, software and perception problems arising from a variety of scenarios.
In addition to human intervention, State reports showed an increase in the amount of crashes involving the robot cars, which were reported to the DMV and posted on its website. Companies reported 75 collisions in 2018, compared to 29 reports in 2017. Cruise reported 22 crashes in 2017 and 36 in 2018.
While 62 companies are licensed to test autonomous vehicles in California, only those companies that tested on public roads reported disengagement numbers for 2018. Tesla claimed it tests on public roads around the world, but did not report any tests in California.
Consumer Watchdog praised the Department of Motor Vehicles for requiring and posting the disengagement reports and the crash reports. Other states where testing is being done, including Arizona, Washington, Michigan and Pennsylvania, have no such disclosure requirement.
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Q: NIntegrate receiving a function with NumericQ which returns a list Can some one please explain why
f[x_?NumericQ] := {{x, 2}, {-1, -x}}
NIntegrate[ f[S], {S, 0, 1}]
(*->NIntegrate::inum: Integrand f[S] is not numerical at {S} = {0.00795732}. >> *)
A possible work around is
f1[x_?NumericQ][part__] := {{x, 2}, {-1, -x}}[[part]]
then use something like
ArrayReshape[ NIntegrate[ f1[S][#[[1]], #[[2]]] & /@ {{1, 1}, {1, 2}, {2, 1}, {2, 2}}, {S, 0, 1}], {2, 2}]
but this is ugly, and does it evaluate f1 four times?
This type of problem appears when f involves matrix calculations and a numerical component (can not be done symbolically). This way, one is always forced to calculate all elements, even if you need only one. So it would advantages if NIntegrate did not evaluate f more times than necessary.
I thank any assistance in advance.
Possible related questions 1, 2 and 3.
A: Perhaps someone who knows can address the actual limitations of NIntegrate. It seems to me that, despite a couple of examples in the documentation, NIntegrate does not integrate vectors, matrices, and other arrays as arrays per se. Instead it integrates their components individually, effectively mapping NIntegrate onto the components.
The main evidence is the following. If I make f[S] return four component expressions, NIntegrate gets mapped onto each one. Note the f[1] is evaluated first, which would tell NIntegrate that the value of f is a 2x2 array. In the OP's code, f[S] is a single expression, which NIntegrate does not like.
ff[x_?NumericQ] := {{x, 2}, {-1, -x}};
ff[x_] = Array[ff[x, ##] &, {2, 2}];
f[x_] := (Print[ff@x]; ff[x]);
NIntegrate[f[S], {S, 0, 1}]
{{1, 2}, {-1, -1}}
{{ff[S,1,1], ff[S,1,2]}, {ff[S,2,1], ff[S,2,2]}}
NIntegrate::inumr: The integrand ff[S,1,1] has evaluated to non-numerical values for all sampling points in the region with boundaries {{0,1}}. >>
...
General::stop: Further output of NIntegrate::inumr will be suppressed during this calculation. >>
(* {{NIntegrate[ff[S, 1, 1], {S, 0, 1}],
NIntegrate[ff[S, 1, 2], {S, 0, 1}]},
{NIntegrate[ff[S, 2, 1], {S, 0, 1}],
NIntegrate[ff[S, 2, 2], {S, 0, 1}]}} *)
I don't claim this is conclusive evidence, but I have not found a way to use NIntegrate to integrate the OP's f.
Workaround
NIntegrate and NDSolve are not equivalent, not in functionality, speed, or accuracy. In this case, NDSolve can address the OP's problem on it's own terms -- that is, it can integrate a matrix differential equation in terms of matrices.
ClearAll[a, f];
f[x_?NumericQ] := {{x, 2}, {-1, -x}};
asol = NDSolveValue[{a'[t] == f[t], a[0] == {{0, 0}, {0, 0}}}, a, {t, 0, 1}];
asol[1]
(* {{0.5, 2.}, {-1., -0.5}} *)
It seems (to me) that if the component functions of the matrix function f could be integrated separately, then NIntegrate is likely to do a superior job finding the integrals. But when the components cannot be integrated independently, one can use NDSolve.
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Not concerned. Everyone submits at the deadline.
We should get a bit more than last year.
Next Sakai newsletter? The next one might be after the deadline. Sue will check.
Will post to the Announcements, K12, T&L, Portfolios lists.
Sue will contact Etudes, Josh will talk to the Sakai Board.
Some faculty members might be thrown back from the freedom of Sakai 3.
Lack of structure might be an issue for students too.
Josh: from the board retreat. What Cambridge and GA Tech will pilot a pre-release of Sakai 3.
We should all submit use cases.
Salwa: Hard to keep people interested.
Still meeting twice a year.
Josh: held off this year.
Will formally do this next semester.
Sue: Sakai Implementation Team with rep. from all colleges. Still meet on a monthly basis.
Presentations by faculty members on how to migrate from other LMSs.
Lots of training. Shared with all participants.
Sakai integration with ERP is an issue.
Sue: got the libraries involved. They do the F2F training.
Robin suggest to discuss this at the next End-User meeting.
Opportunity to make the T&L and End-User groups closer.
Lots of doc on the End-User Confluence space.
Branding is a challenge to sharing.
Margaret will look at some of the material from the Paris conference.
Josh will write a proposal about the TWSIA.
Sue: Merlot is also coming up.
We should leverage this for other conferences and split the presentation load.
We should repeat this time.
We will try to get Nathan Pearson on the call.
http://www.cgu.edu/pages/4990.asp - Training tutorials we have completed.
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Ein Asset Management System, deutsch auch Anlagegüterverwaltungssystem (AGVS), ist ein – heute meist softwarebasiertes – Dateninformationssystem zur Verwaltung von Anlagegütern für IT-Einrichtungen oder von physikalischen Anlagegütern wie Maschinen und Anlagen.
Im Bereich der physikalischen Assets wird diese Funktion oft auch durch ein Enterprise-Resource-Planning (ERP), ein (CMMS, dt.: "Instandhaltungsplanungssystem") erbracht. Weitere Begriffsdefinitionen hierfür sind Enterprise-Asset-Management-System (EAM, vorwiegend in den USA genannt) oder Plant-Asset-Management-System.
Anlagegüterverwaltungssysteme werden zur Verwaltung und Nachverfolgung von Anlagegütern genutzt: Welche Anlagen sind oder waren vorhanden, wo befanden sie sich örtlich und buchhalterisch, was kosteten sie und wie lange sind bzw. bleiben sie in Benutzung? Dabei hat ein Anlagegüterverwaltungssystem typischerweise eine eher technische Ausrichtung und bezieht sich hinsichtlich der kaufmännischen Daten auf die Daten der Buchführung.
Wechselbeziehungen
oder Auftragsmanagement
Eine weitere enge Wechselbeziehung besteht zu einem Auftragsmanagement, da ein großer Anteil von Änderungen an Anlagegütern infolge einer Störungsbeseitigung ausgelöst wird. Umgekehrt ist eine Störungsbeseitigung meist nur bei genauer Kenntnis der eingesetzten Parameter sowie ihrer jeweiligen Konfigurationsdaten möglich.
Buchführung und Vertragsmanagement
Die in einem Asset-Management-System erfassten und verwalteten Anlagegüter unterliegen meist auch der Buchführung des Unternehmens. Häufig müssen die kaufmännischen und die technischen Daten dieser Güter in einem engen Bezug betrachtet werden; dies ist bei einer Trennung zwischen kaufmännischer und technischer Anlagenverwaltung nur durch Referenzierungen zwischen diesen Systemen möglich. Diese Anlagegüter werden über Kaufverträge beschafft, in denen oft Details enthalten sind, die auf die technische Behandlung entscheidenden Einfluss haben (z. B. Garantiedauer bei Hardware oder Lizenzbedingungen bei Software), somit besteht auch hier der Bedarf nach einer wechselseitigen Referenzierungsmöglichkeit.
Configuration Management im IT-Bereich
Da sich solche Informationen gerade im IT-Bereich schnell ändern, besteht eine enge Wechselbeziehung zwischen einem IT-Asset-Management-System und einem Configuration-Management-System. Aus diesem Grund werden teilweise Lösungen mit einer gemeinsamen verwendet.
im IT-Bereich
Wenn eine (absichtliche) Änderung an Anlagegütern nicht infolge einer Störungsbeseitigung erfolgt, ist der Auslöser immer ein fachlicher oder technischer Änderungsbedarf. Solche geplanten Veränderungen außerhalb der Störungsbeseitigung werden unter dem Oberbegriff Veränderungsmanagement zusammengefasst; die Planung von Änderungen basiert auf einer Kenntnis der IT-Assets und ihrer Konfigurationsdaten, somit beziehen sich Change-Management-Werkzeuge auf Datenbestände des Asset-Configuration-Managements (CMDB).
Software
ITIL (ITILv3)
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It is a digital broadcast receiver and it's required to receive myFreeview signals. The DVB-T2 decoder is available in electronics stores nationwide. Additionally, you will need a UHF aerial (indoor or outdoor) and a HDMI or AV cable.
Alternatively, you can buy a new Integrated Digital Television (IDTV) that comes with a built-in digital tuner, enabling you to receive digital signals directly without a decoder.
(Integrated Digital Television)
Instead of using a DVB-T2 decoder, you can opt to obtain an IDTV to enjoy myFreeview services.
An IDTV (Integrated Digital Television) is a TV with a built-in decoder, enabling you to receive myFreeview digital broadcasts without needing to obtain a separate decoder. You can identify an IDTV by a DTTV label, which is found on all genuine IDTVs sold nationwide. IDTVs are available for sale in the market.
How to access myFreeview
Digital Broadcast
Standard TV Set
An old TV set can still be used as long as it has an AV/HDMI input that can be connected to the DVB-T2 decoder via an AV/HDMI cable.
A new TV set with the DTTV label approved by SIRIM. It comes with a built-in digital tuner and doesn't require a DVB-T2 decoder to receive myFreeview services. It is also known as an IDTV (Integrated Digital Television). IDTV is available for sale in the market.
It is a digital broadcast receiver and it's required to receive myFreeview signals. The DVB-T2 decoder is available in electronics stores nationwide. The DVB-T2 decoder is available in electronics stores nationwide.
UHF Aerial
The UHF aerial needs to be installed and connected to the decoder's or IDTV's aerial terminal. There are two types of aerials that can receive digital broadcast:
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The indoor aerial can receive signals within a 25km radius from a nearby broadcasting station. However, some areas within that range may not receive a signal if there are physical obstructions such as tall buildings or hills.
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myFreeview services can be received as long as an indoor/outdoor UHF aerial is connected to an IDTV or otherwise to a DVB-T2 decoder and your current TV. Your building management may need to install the Master Antenna TV System (MATV) so you can receive myFreeview digital broadcast services.
How is myFreeview different from Astro or HyppTV?
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myFreeview channels are FREE with no extra or hidden charges. You would only need to pay for a one-time purchase of a new IDTV/DVB-T2 decoder and installation fees if you require assistance in installing an outdoor UHF aerial or any maintenance services.
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Many times we judge the acts of others, How can we not judge! | A World of Inspiration and a little extra!
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HomePress ReleaseNikon Announces 38 th Photo Contest
Nikon Announces 38 th Photo Contest
Channel Times Bureau 7 months ago no comment
Nikon is a multinational corporation in optics and imaging. They distribute markets and services the
complete range of Nikon imaging products, Nikon Sport Optics and Nikon Instruments. Nikon India has total of five Nikon owned service centres( 4 branches and I Headquarter). On 3 rd July, 2020 Nikon India announced the commencement of the Nikon Photo Contest 2020-2021.
It is a premier and one of the largest photo contests across the globe. This contest provide a platform for the photographers all over the world to express their creativity and enrich their image making culture for both professionals and amateurs alike.
Started in 1969, till date around four lakh fifty thousand photographers have participated and submitted their works for the contest. Last year's contest witnessed 30 percent participation from India. The previous edition marked the contest's 50 th anniversary and witnessed participation from 170 countries and regions. It was a tremendous success with the highest number of applicants and entries ever.
To elaborate the significance Sanjay Kumar, Managing director Nikon India added "Nikon believes
photography as an art which needs to be nurtured and cherished. We are proud to see emerging talents actively participating in the contest. It is an immense joy as the edition witnessed 4 winners from India. Nikon focuses on providing a platform to important stories through the common language of imaging, throughout the world."
Disclaimer: The story is in the form of a Press Release and has not been edited or reviewed for language or content. The content is published in the form that it was received by the editors after removing certain personal information such as contact numbers and emails. ChannelTimes.com is not responsible for the veracity of this content
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Arrow PC and Dell Introduce Tailored Solution for Compact Data Centers
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This painting was born from a sailing excursion on an 1871 schooner near Camden, Maine. Setting sail on this historic tallship meant being part of the crew along with three dear friends and a handful of other brave souls. We raised the sails, brought up the anchor, peeled pounds and pounds of potatoes !
A kayak was brought along with us to Maine which we had the chance to launch from the ship. We paddled to shore to enjoy a lobster and corn beach party.
The best part of the trip were the calm seas, wonderful peace and quiet and just sitting on deck imagining what it was like over a hundred years ago on this very boat.
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Jason Good Architecture is a successful architectural practice located in Surrey and London, England. Established in 2009 by Jason Good, JGA is a growing design led practice and prides itself on delivering exceptionally designed projects. JGA has a growing portfolio of projects that include residential houses, multi-family housing, commercial, retail and bespoke projects.
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Just gone toe-to-toe with an auto salesman and pleased with the price? Congratulations. But don't relax now. It's time to talk financing, and that exercise means dodging landmines.
Step into the financing office at most dealerships and all they'll want to talk about is the monthly payment and just how low they can make it go. Beware. Super-low monthly payments mean longer terms, and that means more money sucked away as interest over the length of the loan. Walk in prepared to discuss interest rates, finance charges and the length of the loan. Customers who simply nod when a dealer ticks off a monthly payment amount often get stuck paying a higher rate than necessary.
Be especially wary of "special" deals that require no money down or that waive payments for three months.
Those who opt for no down payment, or a low one, and lower monthly payments stretched over a term of, say, five or six years, may get caught "upside down." That means a year or so into a loan the borrower may actually owe more on the car than it's worth. That's right. The outstanding principal on the loan will be greater than the actual value of the car.
"It's called being in a hole," Leon said.
To avoid this fate, most experts recommend making a down payment of 20 percent or more and financing the remainder of the cost in the shortest loan possible. At the same time, auto loan payments should fit, but not strain, a person's budget.
Experts also urge people to shop for auto loan rates before setting foot in a car dealership. Check out local banks and credit unions. Shop online. Head into the auto dealership with approved financing in hand.
"Instead of you having to try to prove you're credit worthy, they have to try to beat the rate. It changes the whole game," Leon said.
The Car Buyer's and Leaser's Negotiating Bible, the car dealer is little more than a middleman when it comes to financing. Often dealers bump up the loan rates of the banks and finance companies that they do business with.
to the same banks, with the difference going to the car stores," Bragg writes.
Sometimes dealers will try to add charges of as much as $100 for shuffling a few papers back to the lender.
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2000s Fashion Icons Continue to Influence
Sofia Salgado, Staff Writer
Everyone is head over heels for the Y2K fashion trends! Although the movements were created in the 2000s, they are making a huge comeback. We have some substantial fashion icons to thank for these great styles. Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera are just a few of these significant influences in the 2000s that continued into present-day fashion.
From matching tracksuits to trucker hats, Paris Hilton had an enormous impact on the Y2K fashion. Paris could always be seen representing Juicy Couture. Everyone wanted one so they could look just like some of their favorite celebrities. Matching sweatsuits are extremely popular in today's teen fashion. This can be seen as a more affordable version of Paris' infamous Juicy Couture tracksuit trend. Have a basic outfit you're looking to make stand out? A baseball cap or a pair of giant sunglasses could be a great solution! These accessories can be traced back to Paris as well. Giant aviators and trucker hats were a few of her signature accessories that although not exact, are extremely similar to popular accessories today. These are just a few of her famous fashion trends that have made a comeback or been modernized in some way.
Britney Spears, like Paris, rocked the Juicy Couture tracksuits. Spears influenced many other trends such as low-rise jeans which are making a huge comeback. Stores are once again stocked with the same low-rise bootcut/flare jeans Britney once helped to popularize. I know I own at least 3 pairs! The denim-on-denim statement is also something you could have seen worn by Britney in the 2000s. When out, you are sure to see tons of girls rocking denim bottoms with a denim top. Turns out some of these celebrities' influences are still being referenced in today's fashion!
Christina Aguilera had an impact on every teen girl's style in the 2000s, everyone wanted to be her. One of the styles that she brought about was twisted halter tops. These tops are once again in style; they are so popular that some people can be found making their own DIY twisted halters by repurposing scarves. Try pairing this top with a pair of leather pants which were a must-have in Christina's closet. These pants are again super popular and can be found in almost any color! In a recent Vogue article, it is said that "Aguilera's style choices during the 'Dirrty' era include many looks that couldn't be more on-trend right now."
There are so many trends that we have taken on recently that can all be traced back to widely known celebrities and fashion icons of the time. The "it girls" of the early 2000s are still the people we idolize for style today. Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera are only a few of the people we look up to for fashion trends and inspiration. If you have not already picked up on some of the Y2K trends, hopefully, you are up to try some now!
Sofia Salgado (9) is a current Freshman at Santiago High School where she also plays on the volleyball team. Her main academic focus' are Math and Language...
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I like to think of these as 'Audience Engaging Blog Articles' and 'Audience Building Blog Articles', and ideally, your blog will contain a good mix of both to ensure that you are growing your audience while still looking after your loyal followers. It is also important to note that a blog article can be both – you can write a great article that excites your existing audience that also ranks really well in Google, or you can write a blog article that ranks #1 for a term with huge search volume in Google that your existing audience also find interesting. But for those of you who are fairly new to blogging, I would definitely recommend focusing on one goal first, and then optimising the article for the other goal where possible.
These are blog articles that you are writing specifically because you want to engage with your existing audience (via social, email or other) and it is a topic that you have chosen because you know that they are interested in this topic and will be more likely to engage and join the discussion.
For this blog article, all of the content will be chosen and shaped around the questions that you think your audience wants answered, and what information you think they will be more likely to add to, ask questions about, like, share, comment on and start conversations about.
If you are looking for ideas for what content to include in your Audience Engagement posts, try 'stalking' your existing audience – have a look at what other pages they are also following, try and find out what kinds of content they usually engage with, and review your comments and posts to see if there are any common themes that are regularly brought up or discussed in the comments sections.
Also think about your 'FAQs' – is there a question about your product or service that you get asked about regularly? Is there a misconception or 'myth' about something in your industry? If you've been asked a question by a customer more than once then it is a fair bet that there are other potential customers out there wondering what the answer is to that question is as well.
TIP: Engagement posts shouldn't be too 'salesy' – it is ok to end the post with a Call-To-Action that promotes your services or sends them to a product page where they can find more info on how to purchase, but the point of this post is to build trust and brand loyalty with your audience which takes time and patience. Pushing them into a sale too forcefully will result in mistrust as well as a loss of brand equity.
These are blog articles that you are writing specifically because you want your website to rank for a particular keyword and you understand that to increase your chances of ranking for that key word or phrase, you have to have a page of content on your website that is solely dedicated to that keyword.
For this blog article, all of the content will be chosen and shaped around the SEO requirements – you'll need the page title to contain the keyword/phrase and any additional sub-headings to contain variations of the key phrase (e.g. Digital Marketing, Digital Marketer, Freelance Digital Marketer).
If you are looking for ideas for what content to include in your SEO posts, think about a keyword or phrase that you would type into Google if you were looking for your services. Also think of questions – a lot of people still type questions into Google, so if someone types in 'What is Digital Marketing?' and you have a blog post that is titled 'What is Digital Marketing?' which contains the answer to that question then you'll have a much better chance of ranking.
'What is Digital Marketing' is considered a long-tail keyword/phrase, and that is the best kind of keyword to target with blog articles. Use standard content pages to target short-tail keywords (e.g. 'Digital Marketing').
TIP: When creating the content for your SEO blog article, think about the motives of the person who has typed in your target key phrase – what information are they looking for, and what questions do they want answered? Using our 'What is Digital Marketing?' example again, it is pretty obvious what question the user is trying to answer. An article that start off by answering this question will perform much better than an article that leaps straight into a detailed explanation of why your company is the best digital marketing company on the planet.
I got my start in the industry working as a copywriting intern at a digital agency, so I am quite familiar with blogging and content creation. I provide a range of different freelance and contract services in relation to blogging/content creation, from copywriting and regular blogging on your behalf, through to consultations that include strategy and/or training, as well as content calendars and idea generation. I'm happy to give you a helping hand to get your blog up and running, take on the role of editor and SEO-specialist or manage the whole blog from start to finish. If you'd like to discuss which option would suit your business the best, give me a call today on 0413 844 190 or shoot an email to bek@bekonstructivemarketing.com.au.
What's up, I would like to subscribe for this webpage to take most up-to-date updates, so where can i do it please help out.
Currently it looks like Drupal is the top blogging platform available right now (from what I've read). Is that what you're using on your blog?
Nope, my website is built on WordPress as are all of the websites that I build for my clients unless specifically requested otherwise. I find the platform very flexible and the amount of forum support, templates and plugins that are available make it easy to produce WP websites on small budgets.
Drupal is a fine platform I guess, it just doesn't have the same amount of free (or cheap) resources as what WordPress has.
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Voted the best Photography Studio by the Wedding Industry Experts in 2013, Peter Grant Photography serves clients in Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Oakville, Toronto, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, Vaughan, Woodbridge and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Durham. We are not limited to this continent and have completed photo shoots in travel destinations such as Mexico, Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.
Our professional modern photography array of services include, weddings, pregnancy and maternity (commonly referred to as "belly shots"), babies, adolescents, family, portraits, head shots, social, corporate and commercial events.
Professional photography is not only our business, it is our passion. Our team members are trained to see the art and beauty of life in the images that surround us. There is so much beauty in the subjects with whom and which we work. They are easy to see with the natural eyes. The ability to capture them through the lens of the camera hitting the shutter at the right time and moment, together with the right perspective, composition and colour coordination―takes a special skill set. We create sheer magic with clicks of the camera , bringing out the personality of every single subject. We believe that photography is the boldest medium of self-expression.
Regardless of the event or life stage you are looking to cherish, Peter Grant Photography can capture this beauty in photographs so that they can be cherished for a lifetime by our customers, and even be preserved as a legacy for the next generation.
We preserve the moments that make life so special through our modern photography. Customer satisfaction is of utmost importance to us. We are not satisfied until you are. Ensuring that special events run smoothly comes with a level of stress. As professionals, we get our clients to relax, as we gently coach them into the right poses so that we can capture the very essence of their individuality. We take our time and let life happen in its natural state to ensure unaltered memories and genuine photos. Your photographs should never be a carbon copy of another individual. We thrive to inject creativity and innovation in every photo shoot that we do. What makes your occasion special, will always be reflected in the images that we capture. We work with the latest in state of the art equipment and software that allow us to take advantage of the artistic vision and exceptional quality. We use digital retouching to provide you with award winning photography to ensure that you look your best, and when framed, becomes a piece of art that you can proudly display with much pride and over generations.
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Minnesota Closes Schools For The Remainder Of The Year
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced yesterday he is ordering schools across the state to remain closed for the rest of year. According to an article in The Hill, Minnesota students will finish the rest semester with "Distance Learning".
Will Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota be doing the same soon? All but 10 states across the country have now ordered schools to be done for the rest of the year after Minnesota made the announcement yesterday. North Dakota is one of those 10.
This announcement comes as the Governor of Minnesota also announced he is planning to ease some of the restrictions on businesses closed in the state. He plans to put as many as 100,000 Minnesotan's back to work starting as early as next week according to an article from KTTC.
It was asked during the press conference if Governor Walz will cancel the Minnesota State Fair and he did not say definitively. He did go to say, " "At this point in time, I wouldn't make a definitive call, but I also don't want to give any false hope," Walz said. "I don't know how you'd social distance."
Filed Under: Coronavirus North Dakota, Minnesota Closes School
Categories: Articles, Controversy, Employment, Health, jobs, kids, Lifestyle, North Dakota
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Y'all want to watch a 5000 piece Lego model of the Millenium Falcon be assembled?
ive seen that, its amazing. i like watching the actual LEGO wars videos. its StarWars, Return of the Jedi, and Empire Strikes Back, done in legos.
I have an extra one of these thanks to a christmas ordering/family communications snafu... i will sell it for what I paid for it... and I'll cover shipping.
Imperial Shuttle with Includes Imperial pilot, 2 Sandtrooper and 2 Stormtrooper minifigures with blasters.
That is really cool. Love Legos. I play the Star Wars Lego on my xbox alot as well as Lego Dimensions.
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Donna Summer, the disco queen, has died at 63
Martin Sexton performs in Norwalk virtual cabaret benefit
Mullett kicks off Norwalk 'Drive-In Concert Series'
'Marine & Coastal Art' exhibit at Rowayton Arts Center
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Duplicating Picasso's print techniques in Norwalk exhibit
May 17, 2012 Updated: June 15, 2016 11:13 p.m.
NEW YORK — Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," ''Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girl" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63.
Her family released a statement, saying Summer died Thursday morning and that they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy." "Words truly can't express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time," the statement read. She had been living in Englewood, Fla., with her husband Bruce Sudano.
Summer came to prominence just as disco was burgeoning, and came to define the era with a string of No. 1 hits and her beauty queen looks. Disco became as much defined by her sultry, sexual vocals — her bedroom moans and sighs — as the relentless, pulsing rhythms of the music itself. "Love to Love You Baby," with its erotic moans, was her first hit and one of the most scandalous songs of the polyester-and-platform-heel era.
Unlike some other stars of disco who faded as the music became less popular, Summer was able to grow beyond it and later segued to a pop-rock sound. She had one of her biggest hits in the 1980s with "She Works Hard For The Money," which became another anthem, this time for women's rights.
Soon after, Summer became a born-again Christian and faced controversy when she was accused of making anti-gay comments in relation to the AIDS epidemic. Summer denied making the comments, but was the target of a boycott. Still, even as disco went out of fashion she remained a fixture in dance clubs, endlessly sampled and remixed into contemporary dance hits. Summer, real name LaDonna Adrian Gaines, was born in 1948 in Boston.
She was raised on gospel music and became the soloist in her church choir by age 10. "Love to Love You Baby" was her U.S. chart debut and the first of 19 No. 1 dance hits between 1975 and 2008 — second only to Madonna. During the disco era she burned up the charts: She was the only artist to have three consecutive double-LPs hit No. 1, "Live and More," ''Bad Girls" and "On the Radio." She was also the first female artist with four No. 1 singles in a 13-month period, according to the Rock Hall of Fame, where she was a nominee this year.
She was never comfortable with the "Disco Queen" label. Musically, she began to change in 1979 with "Hot Stuff," which had a tough, rock 'n' roll beat. Her diverse sound helped her earn Grammy Awards in the dance, rock, R&B and inspirational categories.
Dionne Warwick said in a statement that she was sad to lose a great performer and "dear friend." "My heart goes out to her husband and her children," Warwick said. "Prayers will be said to keep them strong." Summer released her last album, "Crayons," in 2008. It was her first full studio album in 17 years. She also performed on "American Idol" that year with its top female contestants.
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How do I get 2D c# array from MWArray?
I have a function in matlab that takes some square matrices as arguments and returns 3 square matrices as output.I used the .Net builder NE to use my matlab algorithm in my C# project.After giving the references to the dll of the function as well as the MWArray dll in my project, I was trying to call the method( corresponding to my matlab function) associated with my new built class.
As this method returns one array( as i guessed) how do I get the three different 2D arrays? Also How do I pass 2D Arrays into the method's argument?
The following is a code in C# that declares two matrices and passes them to a MATLAB function for adding.
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Need a meeting room for a group assignment or a quiet place to study? Really need to get your hands on that right book? At UNSW if you are in need of a service or facility, most likely, we have it.
In this section you will find all the facilities you need to help you get your study and assignments done and support you academically.
Need a meeting room for a group assignment or a quiet place to study?
The UNSW Bookshops are great places to get your textbooks, reading material and UNSW merchandise.
The Library provides study spaces and resources to help you with your academic studies. Apart from being able to borrow books the library provides group meeting rooms, study spaces, printing, copying and scanning services, computers and touchscreens.
The International Lounge offers a comfortable drop-in social space for students. The area is equipped with computers, free Internet access, study desks and a self access space with resources.
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"114. 'My Dear Brother, do not be surprised that the devil tortures you so, Christ said, 'If you were of the world, then the world would not hate you. But because you are not of the world, etc. [John 15:19].' You may take your doubt and torment as a sign that you are a child of God. That is why Satan torments you, throws you into doubt, and makes you his son." (p. 309).
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It isn't strange behavior for TV viewers to want to live vicariously through their favorite TV characters, especially when it comes to comedies. (Though there are definitely some Walter White wannabes out there.) But what about living next to some of those TV familiars? Well, according to a recent survey, The Big Bang Theory's Leonard and Penny are the characters that people would want to live next to the most in 2018. (On average, anyway.) But is it because they want to borrow Leonard's hoodies, or because they want Penny's bubbly personality?
This is the first time that Zillow inquired about people's preferences as far as TV neighbors go, and perhaps the timing is fortuitous for The Big Bang Theory's Leonard and Penny. After all, it wasn't all that long ago that Sheldon was also one of the people living in that apartment, so he would have been included in this entry. And that likely wouldn't have sat well with responders, as Sheldon and Amy actually came up as the #3 couple that people would NOT want to be neighbors with.
Of the roughly 1,000 people that were surveyed, 19% chose Leonard and Penny as their most-desired neighbor choice, while 9% chose the soon-to-marry Sheldon and Amy as a pair of neighbors they would want to stay away from. It's assumed that people are just neutral about the thought of living next to Howard and Bernadette.
Just under Leonard and Penny on the Good Neighbor list is the Simpson family, which was tied with the Dunphy family at 11% of the votes. Interestingly enough, though, The Simpsons' irreverent clan is actually #1 on the Bad Neighbor list. (Something that Ned Flanders can certainly understand.) They took in a whopping 31% of the votes in the less-positive survey, so on average, every trio of people contains at least one person who doesn't want to live next to Homer this year. Must be people who have a lot of power tools and/or donuts.
Of course, it's definitely worth noting that the true big winners in this survey were the "None of the Above" choices, which got the most votes in both cases. Considering how many families are on TV these days, I guess no one wants to get stuck with such a limited selection. Maybe that's where Howard and Bernadette show up? You can check out the full lineup of results below and draw your own conclusions.
Catch The Big Bang Theory returning to CBS (with Sheldon's mom in tow) on Thursday, January 4, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Be sure to see when everything else is hitting the small screen in the near future with our midseason premiere guide.
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Q: Transform sample to achieve target mean, skewness, etc I have a sample of data with N values from which I calculate basic moments such as mean, standard deviation and skewness. I will then change these moments to different values according to my own rules, these new values are not based on any existing sample.
I would then like to transform the original sample into another with the same size (N) and that best approximates the new target moments. This new sample could be computed from scratch or it could (preferrably) be iteratively constructed based on the sample from which I calculated the original moments.
Is there any known algorithm or method that does this (either doing from scratch or changing an existing sample)?
Thank you very much.
A: This is related to equating (e.g. here). In the case of equating you take two variables $X$ and $Y$ (e.g. two tests taken by a single group of students) and transform the distribution of $X$ in such a way that it resembles the distribution of $Y$. If you want to preserve only the first two moments you could use linear equating:
$$ \operatorname{Lin}_Y(x_i) = \frac{\sigma_Y}{\sigma_X}x_i + \left( \mu_Y - \frac{\sigma_Y}{\sigma_X}\mu_X \right) $$
However if you want to be more precise and match the quantiles, then a little bit more advanced method is needed, i.e. equipercentile equating, where you use cumulative distribution functions and their inverses of $X$ and $Y$:
$$ \operatorname{Equi}_Y(x_i) = F^{-1}_Y \left[ F_X(x_i) \right] $$
So the general idea is that you can find such values $u_i$ that range from $0$ to $1$ that correspond to certain values of $F_X(x_i)$ and then find values of $F_Y(y_i)$ that correspond to those values:
$$ F_X(x_i) = u_i = F_Y(y_i) $$
Of course this works only for continuous data, so with discrete data you need an additional step - "smoothing" of data. For this purpose kernel smoothing is often used.
Below you can find an example of R library that implements those methods (req4 from example(equate)). Empirical distribution x is transformed to match y, where yx is the outcome. As you can see, resulting mean, standard deviation, skewness and kurtosis of the outcome are close to the target.
Equipercentile Equating: rx to ry
Design: equivalent groups
Smoothing Method: loglinear presmoothing
Summary Statistics:
mean sd skew kurt min max n
x 19.85 8.21 0.38 2.30 1.00 40.00 4329
y 18.98 8.94 0.35 2.15 1.00 40.00 4152
yx 18.98 8.99 0.35 2.21 0.01 40.05 4329
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Home › Imperialism › Economic Exploitation › Minimum Wage Would Be $21.72 If It Kept Pace With Increases In Productivity: Study
Minimum Wage Would Be $21.72 If It Kept Pace With Increases In Productivity: Study
By The Red Phoenix on May 4, 2013 • ( 0 )
By Caroline Fairchild
President Obama's call to increase the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour was one of the more significant proposals he laid out in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. But $9 an hour is still a far cry from what workers really deserve, a 2012 study finds.
The minimum wage should have reached $21.72 an hour in 2012 if it kept up with increases in worker productivity, according to a March study by the Center for Economic and Policy Research. While advancements in technology have increased the amount of goods and services that can be produced in a set amount of time, wages have remained relatively flat, the study points out.
Even if the minimum wage kept up with inflation since it peaked in real value in the late 1960s, low-wage workers should be earning a minimum of $10.52 an hour, according to the study.
Between the end of World War II and the late 1960s, productivity and wages grew steadily. Since the minimum wage peaked in 1968, increases in productivity have outpaced the minimum wage growth.
The current minimum wage stands at $7.25 an hour. In 2011, more than 66 percent of Americans surveyed by the Public Religion Research Institute supported raising this figure to $10.
The last time the federal minimum wage increased was in 2009. Currently observed in 31 states, the federal minimum wage translates to an annual income of about $15,000 a year for someone working 40 hours per week.
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Buckwheat Zydeco - Lay Your Burden Down
Zydeco / Blues / R&B
AMERICA NORTH: USA:Louisiana (LA)
buckwheatzydeco.com
AirPlay Direct Link:
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When The Levee Breaks (Featured APD Showcase Track)
The Wrong Side
Let Your Yeah Be Yeah
Back In Your Arms
Throw Me Something, Mister
Lay Your Burden Down
Time Goes By
Ninth Place
Too Much Time
Finding My Way Back Home
MP3 (05:16) [12.04 MB]
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American musical legend Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr. (November 14, 1947 – September 24, 2016) —along with his band, Buckwheat Zydeco—was the preeminent ambassador of Louisiana zydeco music. The New York Times said, "Stanley 'Buckwheat' Dural leads one of the best bands in America…a down-home and high-powered celebration, meaty and muscular with a fine-tuned sense of dynamics…propulsive rhythms, incendiary performances."
Over the course of his five-decade career, Dural had over 25 albums to his credit, five Grammy Award nominations and one Grammy victory. He and his band performed non-stop all over the world, playing with everyone from Eric Clapton and U2 to Robert Plant and The Boston Pops. The band played at the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics and entertained President Clinton twice, celebrating both of his inaugurations. They appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman, CNN, The Today Show, MTV, NBC News, CBS Morning News and many other programs. They also played the final episode of The Late Show With Jimmy Fallon.
In 2009, Buckwheat Zydeco marked the band's 30th anniversary with the release of their Grammy Award-winning, Steve Berlin-produced CD, Lay Your Burden Down on Alligator Records. Living Blues said, "The entire work is a vibrant testament to Buckwheat Zydeco's spirit, reminding us that Louisiana's musical heritage has taken all the hurricanes could give. This is an album that can introduce a new generation of music fans to the world of zydeco music and serve as a wonderful reminder about what a great zydeco band can do."
After hearing Lay Your Burdon Down, Scott Simon, on National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Saturday, called Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, Jr., "the go-to guy for zydeco music…a master of accordion and organ," and described his music as "feel good, get-up-and-dance music, slow R&B grooves and brooding blues."
Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, Jr. was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He acquired his nickname because, as a child with his braided hair, he looked like Buckwheat from The Little Rascals. His father was an accomplished, non-professional traditional Creole accordion player, but young Buckwheat preferred listening to and playing R&B. He became proficient at the organ, and by the late 1950s was backing Joe Tex, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and many others. In 1971, he formed Buckwheat and The Hitchhikers, a 15-piece funk and soul band. They were a local sensation and found success with the single, "It's Hard To Get," recorded for a local Louisiana-based label. Never a traditional zydeco fan when growing up, Buckwheat nonetheless accepted an invitation in 1976 to join legendary zydeco master Clifton Chenier's Red Hot Louisiana Band as organist. He quickly discovered the joy and power of zydeco music, and marveled at the effect the music had on the audience. "Everywhere, people young and old just loved zydeco music," Buckwheat said. "I had so much fun playing that first night with Clifton. We played for four hours and I wasn't ready to quit."
Buckwheat's relationship with the legendary Chenier led him to take up the accordion in 1978. After woodshedding for a year, he felt ready to start his own band under the name Buckwheat Zydeco, and began his recording career with the small Blues Unlimited label. By the mid-1980s there were more offers to perform than he could possibly accept. Recordings for Black Top and Rounder followed before Buckwheat befriended New York-based journalist Ted Fox, who championed Buckwheat to Chris Blackwell at Island Records in 1986. Buckwheat Zydeco signed a five-record deal and Fox became and remained his manager and frequent producer. The success of these records kept Buckwheat Zydeco on the road and in constant demand.
In 1988, Eric Clapton invited the band to open his North American tour as well as his 12-night stand at London's Royal Albert Hall. As even more doors opened, Buckwheat found himself sharing stages and/or recording with Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Mavis Staples, David Hidalgo, Dwight Yoakam, Paul Simon, Ry Cooder and many others, including indie music stalwarts Yo La Tengo on the soundtrack to the Bob Dylan bio-pic I'm Not There. His music was featured in films ranging from The Waterboy and The Big Easy to Fletch Lives and Hard Target. BET's Comic View used his live version of "What You Gonna Do?" as theme music for the program's 10th anniversary "Pardi Gras" season. He co-wrote and performed the theme song for the PBS television series Pierre Franey's Cooking In America. Buckwheat won an Emmy for his music in the CBS TV movie, Pistol Pete: The Life And Times Of Pete Maravich. During the 1990s and 2000s Buckwheat recorded for his own Tomorrow Recordings label and maintained an extensive touring schedule. Along with his remarkably talented band, he brought his joyful Louisiana music to fans all over the world for over 40 years. It's no wonder People magazine said Buckwheat's music was "a propulsive, rollicking, swamp-boogie joy ride."
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Lay Your Burden Down marks a multiple milestone for Buckwheat Zydeco, the great band led by accordionist Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, Jr. Deeply rooted in Dural's heritage—the dance music of South Louisiana's black, French-speaking Creoles—Lay Your Burden Down also shines as Buckwheat Zydeco's most ambitious, eclectic and contemporary recording to date. This inspired blend of homage and innovation befits a Louisiana legend who brims with youthful energy as he celebrates his band's 30th anniversary.
Dural started his career as an R&B organist, and then spent two years with accordionist Clifton Chenier before forming Buckwheat Zydeco in 1979. Besides learning zydeco from Chenier, its universally acknowledged king, Dural also absorbed his mentor's maxim that music with real substance must be based on real-life experience. "I like to hear something with ideas," Chenier once told this writer. "See, a lot of young people don't understand that, they cut a record but they don't tell a story—and you know why? They ain't got no story to tell, 'cause they ain't been through nothin'."
Dural is bursting with ideas, and, with three decades on the road, he has been through plenty. So, of late, has his beloved Louisiana. Lay Your Burden Down reflects that long journey with tales of travail and resilient optimism alike. Consider his powerful rendition of "When The Levee Breaks," by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy, which described the Mississippi River flood of 1927. When Led Zeppelin popularized this song decades later, who imagined that it might again have topical relevance? Then came hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike, battering the Gulf Coast, including Dural's hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana. With special guest (and former Chenier band mate) Sonny Landreth on guitar—and Dural on Hammond B3 organ—the band delves into the breached levee's ominous, roiling depths. Then Dural picks up his accordion and leaps into an upbeat two-step that celebrates Louisiana's life-affirming, jazz-funeral philosophy of renewal.
Another great guitarist, Warren Haynes—of the Allman Brothers Band, and Gov't Mule—trades licks with Dural and lays down an impassioned solo on the soulful title track. Haynes' original composition, "Lay Your Burden Down," underscores this album's theme of redemptive hope vanquishing adversity. There are also heartfelt songs by such diverse writers as Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Cliff and Captain Beefheart, and Dural puts his personal stamp on them all. (Zydeco has always been a stylistic hybrid, from Chenier's Creole French covers of Louis Jordan hits to Buckwheat's reggae romps to recent experiments with hip-hop, so the selections here extend that path of tradition.) What's more, JJ Grey's "The Wrong Side" mirrors Dural's hardscrabble childhood and prodigal-son relationship to Lafayette so closely that it sounds like he wrote it himself. But Dural did in fact write or co-write nearly half of this album's songs, from the reflective "Time Goes By" and the poignant "Don't Leave Me"—with a great solo by New Orleans' brilliant young Trombone Shorty—to the positive-message blow-out "Ninth Place."
All the members of Buckwheat Zydeco are in top form here, as is the masterful producer and baritone saxophonist Steve Berlin, who also produced the band's Five Card Stud back in 1994. Lay Your Burden Down pulses with music that tells a story, music that has been through something. Since it's zydeco, this fine new album will naturally get feet to moving. But Lay Your Burden Down speaks with equal eloquence to the head, and the heart.
–Ben Sandmel
Ben Sandmel is the author of Zydeco!, with photographer Rick Olivier, who shot this album's photos. Sandmel is also the producer of The Hackberry Ramblers' Grammy-nominated Deep Water. He is currently writing a book about the New Orleans R&B singer Ernie K-Doe.
STANLEY "BUCKWHEAT" DURAL, JR.: Accordion, lead vocals; LEE ALLEN ZENO: Bass and background vocals; SIR REGINALD MASTER DURAL: Rubboard and background vocals; KEVIN MENARD: Drums; OLIVIER SCOAZEC or MICHAEL MELCHIONE: Guitar; CURTIS WATSON: Trumpet
Clifton Chenier, C.J. Chenier, Terrance Simien, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Cha's
Joe Tex, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Clifton Chenier
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