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In August 2016, the entire town of Souran, in Syria’s Hama Governorate, emptied out. Armed groups took over the town. Last year, residents who fled to Lebanon, Turkey or other parts of Syria started slowly making their way back.
Ten-year-old Ahmad and his sister Maram missed two years of school as refugees in Lebanon. Now they are in first-grade with others who came back.
When the town was overrun, it was empty within days.
Zahida and her five children fled to Lebanon in 2016. Last year they came back to Souran. She said she was shocked by the level of destruction in the town.
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) estimates that over 1.4 million internally displaced people (IDPs) returned to their homes in Syria in 2018. Some Syrians are also slowly returning from neighbouring countries to areas where they feel safe. For most, it is the start of a new set of challenges.
On his 4th visit to Syria as High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi assessed the massive humanitarian needs facing the population there.
After eight years of war, he observed that the magnitude of the humanitarian problem is staggering, exacerbated by the millions of people uprooted from their homes.
Grandi reiterated UNHCR’s policy to help those displaced – in Syria and abroad. He also said that Syrians returning voluntarily home and settling back into their community need humanitarian support.
Zahida’s home was destroyed in the war. As a single mother, rebuilding is out of reach for now, but she remains hopeful.
Eight years of violence and destruction forced virtually every second Syrian to flee their homes, amounting to some 13 million people. Millions of Syrians live as refugees across the region, million more are internally displaced, and many are still uncertain about going back to their homes.
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2019-04-25T20:16:30Z
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https://www.unmultimedia.org/avlibrary/asset/2365/2365069/
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Arts
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Kids
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wordpress
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Some boards are more problematic in this way than others, but cleaning the slot out in the end is really important for inserting the rebacking material evenly, and I had a few rather brittle boards I didn’t want to bang on the table to knock the sawdust out. It’s been working rather well for me, however, to disconnect the tubing that leads to the vacuum and run it along the slot before taking the book out of the platen. The hose is wider than the slot, so doing this while the board is clamped offers some surface area on either side to give better suction than holding the board in the air.
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2019-04-19T13:13:45Z
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https://boardslotting.wordpress.com/2008/10/16/a-bit-of-a-trick/
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Arts
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Science
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theatlantic
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The Politico's Ben Smith obtained an internal RNC fundraising document that lays out its strategy for 2010 and, in doing so, insults the intelligence of its core donors. There's plenty one can say about the imagery and scare lines that are supposed to be used to raise against President Obama -- that he's a socialist, et al. -- but what's more interesting is that time honored strategy of using fear to get donations has been admitted and acknowledged...and shows, in a way, the contempt that the party has for its donors.
Democrats used quite nasty language in their fundraising solicitations against Bush, although none, I think, quite as egregious as this. Massaging egos and trigger points and using psychological techniques like peer-to-peer pressure -- that's Fundraising 101. But you're not supposed to tell the donors -- or anyone -- that they're being manipulated. The RNC has sent its members and donors a prophylactic e-mail disassociating itself and chairman Michael Steele from this episode.
It could hurt them in the wallet if donors get angry -- a distinct possibility. Also, the RNC won't be able to use the "socialism" tack in its pitches from now on...given that it's associated with this particular PowerPoint.
How does the RNC get over this incident? Probably, they'll have to can their finance director, Rob Bickhart, who authored the PowerPoint.
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2019-04-22T12:30:21Z
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https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2010/03/the-rnc-chases-away-its-own-donors/36999/
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Arts
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News
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cinematreasures
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Another fine cinema which I attended frequently many years ago was the modern spacious Odeon in Hemel Hempstead.
With a foundation stone laid by Lauren Bacall, the stadium style cinema opened 29th August 1960. It was completed at a cost of 119,110 GB Pounds. Half the seats (at the front) were on a sloping floor whilst the rear section, which was separated by a barrier, were stepped. The side walls had a geometric design stepping down towards the screen. Sightlines and comfort were exceptional, the auditorium high and wide, all of which gave a feeling of spaciousness and modern luxury. The screen was vast, the proscenium opening was 63 feet wide. The screen curtains were a neutral colour with a sparkling silver diamond design running horizontally across in the lower quarter of the height.
At the side was food outlet, which later became a Wimpey burger bar.
In 1974, the Odeon switched to split weeks with Bingo on Wednesday Thursday and Friday and films the rest of the week. However towards the end of the century a new multiplex opened at Jarman’s Fields in the town and the Odeon in Marlowes closed down.
It was converted into a pub for the J.D. Wetherspoon chain named ‘The Full House’ that opened on 21st July 1998.
The Odeon was operating a split week Bingo/Cinema operation from 27th March 1974 and closed for films on 22nd August 1985 to become a full time Bingo Club operated by Jasmine.
It is now a pub in the Weatherspoon chain called ‘The Full House’ which opened on 21st July 1998.
I was 2nd projectionist at this cinema shortly after it opened in 1960. The projection room was very spacious and had it’s own toilet and washing facilities ajoining it. The projectors were Kalee 21s and I think Ross carbon arc’s. These were water cooled because so much heat was generated by the carbons. I have a photograph of the projection room showing myself about to do a change over. I can add it to the site if anyone is interested in seeing it. There were two other cinemas in Hemel Hempstead at that time, one had already closed, but the other was still open as I remember it was showing the film ‘Saturday Night And Sunday Morning’ which became one of my favourite all time films. I can’t remember the names of either of those cinemas, but I’m sure someone will recall them who lived in Hemel at that time.
The Princess (on a site in front of the present town hall) and the Luxor (on what is now Marlowes a bit further towards the Odeon from Bank Court).
And No! I don’t remember them!
There was also a much older cinema called (I think) the Aero which was somewhere up near W H Smiths at the end of Marlowes in Albion Hill. The Luxor took the Aero name from opening in 1926 until sound was installed in 1930.
The Luxor closed first (in 1960 6 months before the Odeon opened) and the Princess in 1962. Both were compulsorily purchased for the building of Hemel Hempstead New Town.
Thank you for the information Ian on the two other cinema’s which I now do recall. The Luxor I only remember seeing as it was being demolished, where as the Princess I passed every day to and from work at the Odeon. I made a visit to Hemel Hempstead in the late 90’s and called in at the Odeon. I had a chat with the manager and he allowed me to have a look in the projection room where I’d worked all those years ago as a young man. It brought back lots of happy memories of the times.
Prior to the deal for the Jarmans Field cinema, Odeon Cinemas MD Jim Whittel was planning to take the Odeon back from the bingo crowd and triple it along the lines of the very similar Odeon Harlow.
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2019-04-23T22:36:04Z
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http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/11694
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Business
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shinedown
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Shinedown is hitting the road this summer and Shinedown Nation has your presale tickets! Presales for all tour dates listed below will begin on Tuesday, February 5th at 10am local time. See below for more info.
The winner of our weekly prize pack sweepstakes is Keith M. of Orrville, OH! You will receive a Shinedown Nation Mug!
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"An Evening With Shinedown" Presales!
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Smith & Myers 2nd Presale Date - Sayerville, NJ!
The winner of our weekly prize pack sweepstakes is Clara L. of Crestview, FL! You will receive a Shinedown Nation Mug!
The winner of our weekly prize pack sweepstakes is Karen B. of Norfolk, VA! You will receive a Shinedown Nation Mug!
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2019-04-21T15:02:12Z
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http://www.shinedown.com/news/category/shinedown-nation
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Arts
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News
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mur
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"ncc05" is the analogous and virtual platform for artistical and theoretical statements about "Barriers and their breaking-down of cultural implications of the net" in 5 x 8 h.
About all the focus is directed toward forms of communications of the “entlightened“ angloamerican cultural area, its creating the Internet in the long run. In order to tackle the problem of those cultural implications we start with a performance of the film “The Net“ by Lutz Dammbeck. Going on, the discussion is resumed in appropriate theoretical impulse papers, netart projects and experiments (e.g. with PD); thereby, the development of projects and of theory relates and reflects to one another. Including net culture initatives– verbal, iconic and nonverbal interactions will be discussed on its present and future use in the net discussion. Their limits and virtual off–limits will be fathomed out in consideration of monocultural imprints as well as culture–spreading social forms. The mise–en–scène interlaces the methodical approaches. The Community–Table functions as the action place of debatable theory, experiments and personal experience.
Physical action–places are the “Dom im Berg“, local mur.at –nodes and international outstations (“satellites“) with mutual communication. In this way, Graz concentrates not only on an intensive theoretical argument upon the phenomena of “art under netconditons“ on site, but also provides for the interested online–user the opportunity of participation and interchange of ideas.
The Ncc05–team, formed by members of the mur.at–community , arranges together contents and temporal operational sequences of the congress– in doing so, subgroups take the responsibility for their respective ranges.
The NetartCommunityCongress 2005, culture–spreading conceived accordingly to the topic, uses the appropriate base of the mur.at network, with its infrastructure of information–and communication technology. The events will be recorded, documented and published.
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2019-04-21T06:48:47Z
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http://ncc05.mur.at/konzept/konzept.html
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Arts
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Arts
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weebly
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Hello everyone, this is a blog dedicated to giving you the best information for the Facebook Game Dragon City! Here is a breeding chart.
If you would like more information, please visit Dragon City Breeding Guide.
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2019-04-21T20:08:23Z
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https://dragoncityegg.weebly.com/index.html
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Arts
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Games
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amazon
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Create a skill to emulate a "Grandfather Clock"?
Why is my device address not updating?
Is there a way to record a snippet of audio?
Can I develop a skill and call other skill developed by a third party?
Can an alexa skill call another?
Is there a way to enable a skill from inside another skill?
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2019-04-25T12:03:07Z
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https://forums.developer.amazon.com/topics/skill.html
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Arts
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Reference
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weebly
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Thanks for your post about "Stairs". I’ve been thinking about writing a very comparable post over the last couple of weeks, I’ll probably keep it short and sweet and link to this instead if that’s cool. Thanks.
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2019-04-25T18:13:35Z
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https://stairwayfreedom.weebly.com/san-francisco-stairways/who-needs-a-stair-master
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Arts
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Reference
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fox43
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LANCASTER COUNTY -- Update: A Mount Joy man was killed Tuesday evening in a two-vehicle crash in East Donegal Township, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office.
The crash occurred around 6 p.m. just north of Vinegar Ferry Road.
The DA's Office said a Honda Element and Nissan pickup truck collided. The driver of the Element, a 56-year-old man, died as a result of the crash.
The driver of the pickup, a 37-year-old Bainbridge man, was injured and taken to a local hospital, the DA's Office adds.
Route 441 remains closed, the DA's Office notes.
Anyone with information about the crash should contact Susquehanna Regional Police at 717-426-1164.
Previous: A crash has closed down the intersection of Vinegar Ferry Road and Route 441 in East Donegal Township, according to dispatch.
At least two vehicle were involved in the accident, dispatch says.
Injuries have been reported but the extent is unknown, dispatch adds.
Crews were dispatched to the scene just after 6 p.m.
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2019-04-19T02:33:29Z
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https://fox43.com/2019/01/15/mount-joy-man-killed-two-vehicle-crash-east-donegal-township/
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Arts
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News
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livejournal
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In 1978, Madeleine L'Engle published A Swiftly Tilting Planet. The world had changed since the last book. The cold war had grown tenser, intercontinental missile more terrible, and the doom of the world that much closer. Meanwhile, America's enemies seemed to grow, rather than shrink. The Arab League refused to sell oil to the US, causing an energy crisis. And as for me, I saw this on the shelf but never got around to reading it.
Against this backdrop lies the story of Meg and Charles Wallace, both ten years older than the last story. Meg is married now, and somewhere in her third trimester. The twins are studying at school, aiming for doctor and lawyer. Mom has won a Nobel prize. Dad still gets called by the President. There's a new dog come wandering in. Charles Wallace is still himself. And for some reason, Mrs. O'Keefe, Meg's mother-in-law, has accepted an invitation to Thanksgiving.
To the south, a dictator has acquired nuclear weapons and threatens to use them. Their use is certain, and no one can stop them. No one, it seems, but Charles Wallace.
As usual, Madeleine gets off to a slow start, winding up her story, letting it warm up like an old Chevy that stalls if you start driving too quickly. Nobody would write a book like that these days. Our current fashion of literary theory frowns on such a thing, which is a shame, because a story like this wouldn't really work in modern parlance. In the story, our two lead characters, Meg and Charles Wallace, act as framing devices for other stories. We actually wind up seeing more of Meg, who is pregnant and sitting in bed, than we do of Charles Wallace, who is ostensibly having an adventure by living through multiple somebody else's lives. Around the halfway point, that old engine warms up enough to kick in, and the story begins working and working beautifully.
The story itself is rather timey-wimey, as Charles Wallace changes the future by going into the past. (This isn't a spoiler as you figure out that mechanic pretty quickly.) The time-wimey aspect is used to investigate a mystery, one, which if solved, will rescue the world from total nuclear destruction. It's that mystery which is the heart of the story.
Compared to the other books, this one was longer. The book was on pace for 200 pages at Chapter 6, but the back half took the lion's share of words, but I didn't feel that. The back worked better in that I noticed all the words there less than I noticed the plodding of the first half. I find the books themselves somewhat incomparable, as Madeleine did not produce equivalent books. The center and strength of this book didn't quite match that of the others. The framing of other stories profoundly changed the feeling of these books. Despite its excellence, I preferred this book less than the others.
The Christian themes are still there, with violence avoided, and difficult Christian lessons in its place. This is mainstream Protestant or Catholic Christianity, not Evangelicalism. In that way, the story does not seem didactical or preachy. There's no summary at the end telling you what the lesson was. If the lesson is anything, it's that the work for peace is the work of humanity, which is hard but worth the effort.
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2019-04-20T22:27:21Z
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https://dacuteturtle.livejournal.com/871896.html
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Arts
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Reference
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websitetoolbox
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Click on My Site section, click the Customize link next to the Themes link.
Click the + Add itmes link.
Click the Save & Publish button.
You can also make your forum match your website.
If you are using the WordPress software and not using WordPress.com, please use our WordPress forum plugin.
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2019-04-26T00:32:15Z
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https://www.websitetoolbox.com/support/adding-your-forum-to-a-wordpress-com-website-561
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Arts
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Reference
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cincinnati
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WEST CHESTER – It’s not hard to understand why Lakota West senior Keegan Fish was on the radar of Major League Baseball scouts.
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound switch-hitting catcher is just as solid behind the plate as he is standing next to it, bat in hand. That’s why Wednesday he was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 13th round of the MLB Amateur Draft.
As a senior, Fish, who's committed to Ohio State University, was Greater Miami Conference first team and All-Ohio second team with a .377 batting average and a team-high 23 RBI.
"Anybody that's ever picked up a glove, picks up a baseball bat, throws a baseball for the first time, they fall in love with it and your dream is to become a professional baseball player," said Fish. "Having that happen right now, getting drafted by such a great organization in such a great city and a great place is truly an unreal feeling. All glory to God. It's hard to put into words how much it means to me and my family.
"This is a lifelong dream for me."
When Fish spoke to The Enquirer Wednesday afternoon, he was still in the decision-making process of whether he'll sign or whether he'll play college ball.
"I'm not 100 percent sure yet what I'm gonna do but me and my family have a pretty good feeling about what I'm gonna do," Fish said. "It's such an amazing feeling to be drafted ... becoming a professional baseball player straight out of high school is an unreal feeling. I haven't made that decision yet but it's one I'll make soon."
Throughout the vetting process, Leurck said Fish was pretty open about his willingness to take a hard look at a professional contract, especially after he missed nearly all of his junior high school season with an injury.
"I think he let it be known to the scouts that he was very open to going in the draft if he was to get drafted in the right spot he was willing to not go to college to achieve that dream," said Leurck.
After a day of mulling it over with his family, Fish confirmed Thursday that he will be signing a contract with the Marlins.
Leurck congratulated his former player and added, "I guess I have to go out and get a Marlins hat."
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2019-04-26T12:19:15Z
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https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/high-school/ohio-high-school/2018/06/07/mlbs-miami-marlins-draft-lakota-west-catcher-keegan-fish/677958002/
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Arts
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Sports
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questia
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* Lush containers can give an otherwise sedate front porch an exuberant tropical look. The containers shown here were created for a Denver client by landscape designer Bruce de Cameron of Great Gardens Inc. (303/321-4423). They showcase the sweetly fragrant yellow flowers of angel's trumpet (Brugmansia x candida) surrounded by a colorful tapestry of shorter flowers and foliage plants. The containers are set out on the porch in May and continue dazzling passersby long into autumn. During the season, they get about a half-day of full sun and dappled light the rest of the day.
Angel's trumpet is a frost-tender shrub: At season's end, it can be pruned back to a 6-inch stalk, repotted, and over-- wintered indoors in a sunny room for use again next year.
De Cameron used 2-foot square plastic containers. He mixed controlled-release fertilizer into potting soil.
Publication information: Article title: Tropical Summer Pots in Denver. Contributors: Smith, Colleen - Author. Magazine title: Sunset. Volume: 209. Issue: 1 Publication date: July 2002. Page number: 64. © Sunset Publishing Corp. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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2019-04-18T10:44:08Z
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https://www.questia.com/read/1P3-128412111/tropical-summer-pots-in-denver
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Arts
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Arts
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wordpress
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You might laugh and cry all in one post, it could encourage and impact your life.
I am a mother, an aspiring wife, daddy’s little girl (still), a simple yet complicated lady who is looking to fully maximize my writing skills, believes in the existence of love, good people and a world of endless opportunities.
What does Mark Twain have to say?
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2019-04-24T14:49:30Z
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https://shelifexperiences.wordpress.com/about/
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Arts
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Reference
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ajc
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Losing dibs on the tech giant’s proposed HQ2 and a projected 50,000 jobs would be tough news for boosters in Georgia and Atlanta, as well as a host of other cities that tried to lure Amazon as it promised a major headquarters expansion beyond its Seattle base.
Georgia officials were holding out for official notification before commenting Monday evening.
The Wall Street Journal reported the company has settled on New York’s Long Island City as well as Crystal City, Va., across the Potomac River from Washington D.C.
Speculation has been building that metro Atlanta was already out of the running. A state official told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution earlier that Georgia officials hadn’t held HQ2 discussions with Amazon in months, even as news outlets reported the company was in talks with other contenders.
Amazon generated enormous attention with its very public call out last year for cities interested in landing the project. Atlanta made the company’s short list of top 20 cities still in the running in January.
The project was coveted for its potential to boost local economies, even as it raised worries that growth of that magnitude would overwhelm communities with traffic, higher housing prices and gentrification. There also were concerns about pressure to offer Amazon enormous financial incentives.
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2019-04-26T15:04:07Z
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https://www.ajc.com/news/local/report-amazon-pick-and-virginia-for-additional-headquarters/r9KwUmo1nScy145x253H9H/
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Arts
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Business
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wordpress
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With all hopes emerging new.
To waste our own lives away!
Next Next post: A GHOST ABOARD THE CELESTE!
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2019-04-22T05:01:51Z
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https://oluminous.wordpress.com/2019/02/21/if-a-broken-clock/
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Arts
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zdnet
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Poor air quality is clearly bad for our health, and both forward-looking city governments and campaigning organisations are working to find ways to improve it. But most of what happens in this area takes place outdoors. Air quality inside a building, be it a home or an office, can be worse than outside -- because of inferior air circulation, for example.
Foobot stands 172mm tall 71mm deep and weighs 475g. It's powered by an AC adapter and a 2m USB cable. Connectivity is over 802.11b/g/n wi-fi.
So, we're starting to see a rash of indoor air quality monitors hit the market. I recently looked at the £89.99 (€99.99) Netatmo Healthy Home Coach. Next up is the Foobot, which costs €199 (around £176).
Foobot has an interesting provenance. It came about because its inventor wanted to help ease his child's asthma. So it doesn't come out of a stable of other connected devices. Instead it stands alone, although it will connect with other kit like Nest and Amazon Echo, and via IFTTT.
Foobot does more than just tell you if it's warm and give an indication of humidity. It also measures particulate matter (PM 2.5) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
PM 2.5s are particles too small to be seen with the naked eye, but which include dust, fly ash, dust mites, and particles from aerosols. On its website, Foobot says these can cause "asthma, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease etc."
VOCs are toxic chemicals that can be dangerous even at low concentrations and have short- and long-term adverse health effects. In the home or office these could include paints and coatings, glues in furnitures, sprays and so on.
The unit is arguably a bit on the large side at about 17cm high, 8cm wide, and 6.5cm deep. Its white casing is broken by a blue all-around glow that will turn orange if conditions get bad. The Foobot requires mains power, and so, like other similar devices, there are restrictions on where it can be placed. The provided 2m cable is reasonably generous, though.
Setup is pretty straightforward. It involves plugging the device into a power source, downloading an iOS or Android app, creating an account, and then inverting the unit itself to initiate pairing. Onscreen instructions walk you through handing over your wi-fi password. It's nice and straightforward, and quickly completed. Multiple devices can be connected to a single app, each one appropriately named by the user -- to indicate its location, for example.
The blue or orange glow around Foobot's casing is a simple on-board indicator of air conditions, but it's the app that delivers the granular detail. It takes recordings every five minutes and can also take readings on demand.
Readings for particulate matter, volatile compounds and carbon dioxide are combined into an indoor Global Index. You also get an outdoor index for your location, based on crowdsourced information.
A central number in the main information wheel is called the Global Index and gives an overall weighted reading calculated from VOC, PM, and CO2 scores. More detailed information for each of these three is accessible by tapping their numbers, and this includes access to historic information and tips on reducing readings. There's even a crowdsourced Global Index score for outdoor conditions, so users can compare their own localised readings with more general, broadly local, conditions.
Left: detail on particulate matter. Right: setting up tags can help you learn how various activities affect air quality.
The app uses World Health Organisation thresholds as the standard against which it rates measurements. It provides charts that show how recordings change over time. Users can create tags that help them understand if particular activities -- such as cooking or cleaning activities -- increase recordings and the device can send alerts if thresholds are breached.
There is a lot of detail in the information provided, and the ability to allow users to identify causes of heightened readings could prove very useful. Arguably, then, Foobot is one of the more flexible and useful devices of its type.
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2019-04-22T04:43:21Z
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https://www.zdnet.com/product/foobot-indoor-airquality-monitor/
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Arts
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Computers
| 0.150832 |
canberra
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To celebrate the end of such a successful year - 2013 has been a year of significant achievements and developments for the University of Canberra that would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff and stakeholders.
The University of Canberra’s ANZSOG Institute for Governance (ANZSIG) celebrated the end of the year with student graduations and the presentation of the Institute’s Public Sector Excellence Awards.
Best-selling authors and alumni Morris Gleitzman and Garth Nix were part of a sold-out event for the University of Canberra Showcase Festival of Children’s Literature, where they discussed their work with a panel of ACT school children.
The purpose of this event was fourfold: firstly, to raise public consciousness of Ringbalin-River Stories in narrating not only a different understanding of the ecology of the basin but a new approach to the governance of the Basin; secondly, to draw attention to the governance implications of these stories; and, thirdly, to evaluate how a new government could use this approach to change governance to empower local communities to take charge of their own Murray Darling Basin futures.
More than 50 University of Canberra staff have been acknowledged for their contribution in areas including teaching and research at the University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards.
Digital treasure hunters, robots and PhD cinema sessions were among the highlights of the University of Canberra Research Festival.
The University of Canberra recently held a graduation ceremony for 17 staff members that completed certificate IV programs in frontline management, business administration or training and assessment.
A famous children’s author, former Wallabies captain and international politician were among the University of Canberra alumni recognised at the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
The University of Canberra held its September graduation ceremonies in the Great Hall at Parliament House. This is a snapshot of various students and their families.
Photo Galleries from July 2011 to the present are listed on our Archives page.
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2019-04-23T08:35:22Z
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http://www.canberra.edu.au/monitor/photo-gallery
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Arts
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Society
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briarpress
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Earlier topic: Thank You Whittenburg Inc.!!
Hey folks, I’m an amateur and have just gotten into leterpress the last few years.
Couple of years ago I was at a antique show and picked up an old H.C. Hansen Type Cabinet.
I’m looking to sell the piece but have no idea what it’s worth. If anyone has more info about this piece I’d love to hear.
This is a very nice cabinet. The value depends on whether it’s being sold printer-to-printer to be used in a shop, or from an antique dealer to someone who wants a charming old piece for her living room in which she’ll store her grandmother’s button collection. For the former, I’d guess about $450 if the innards are configured for type and are in good shape. For the latter, at least $1000. It depends on your location, since it would be expensive to ship.
This is just my opinion, having been in the market for such a piece for a long time. I’ll be interested to see what others think.
Hansen’s 1909 catalog shows your cabinet as a No.20. It is a two-thirds cabinet, 43” tall x 25.25” x 20.625”. This cabinet was manufactured by The Hamilton Mfg. Co. of Two Rivers, WI and the brass plate you show was added by Hansen simply because they were the retail seller. What does it say on the iron handles on the front of each case????????
Hamilton was a major manufacturer of type cabinets and printers furniture and there wares were offered by many different foundries.
2/3 cabinets are not as common as full width cabinets. They can be a little more desirable to those with small shops with limited floor space. It’s one drawback is that it only has 20 cases, and not 24-25 like later models.
Really don’t see many Hansen labels on cabinets in the midwest or west coast simply because Hansen’s cabinets were originally sold regionally. Why would anyone in the midwest or west have a cabinet shipped from Boston when they were manufactured in Wisconsin?
I looks very nice, but price is determined by what someone is willing to pay for it.
Wow, I did not expect such through reply’s! Thanks so much.
It’s not everyday your able to find out the history of something you own that is over 100 years old.
As probably suspected the handles read “Hamilton MFG CO.” (See attached photo). Not sure if that adds or takes away to the possible rarity of the cabinet.
If anyone is interested in buying it from me or if you have has further information please don’t hesitate to let me know!!
I live in Brooklyn, NY. Thanks again for all your help!
The cabinet is rarer than some configurations, but probably not so rare that its scarsity alone adds a ton of value at least for a printer. It being a 2/3 cabinet means the market is slightly different (small, home shops) and that the people looking for this type of cabinet are likely to have been looking a little bit longer for one that fits their space. Small shops usually have fewer cabinets and in my experience dont mind paying a little more, big shops may have a lot of cabinets, so they are likely to go for the bargain when they see it.
In my experience, the really big factor with type cabinets is condition and matching cases/hardware. Beaten and mismatched cabinets go very cheap, clean and matching ones fetch higher prices and might be attractive to nonprinters. Nonprinters tend to spend more money for mint-condition display pieces than printers do for storage and organization.
This one is in pretty good condition, it has seen some real use and I’m sure you’ll find a printer who is interested.
I have an identical 2/3 size cabinet, but mine was built with a sloped work top.
These 2/3 size cabinets usually have a double cap layout rather than an abridged California layout.
Two-third (and also three-quarter size California or Yankee type cases may have cap layouts of 28 OR 32 compartments. Having some of each style in the same shop may quite often be hazardous to your physical and/or mental health, bringing on/back recurring drinking problems.
How much would you sell it for if it is still available? I live in Prospect Harbor, Maine. I have been looking for this type of item for myself. Thanks very much.
Anthony, I have a two-thirds cabinet also, although from a different manufacturer. I paid $200 for the cabinet last spring.
If you still have your cabinet and would like to sell it, I offer $250 for the one you have. I don’t quite know what state you are in; I had found your listing by searching on “Massachusetts”, but perhaps that is not right. If you are elsewhere and there are substantial shipping charges, I cannot do that and would have to withdraw this offer.
Anyway, you have a very workable cabinet. I have been slowly growing my set of printing supplies, typefaces, cabinets, etc., and am a relative newbie to the letterpress world as well. My intention is to use the cabinet as a working cabinet, not as a piece of cute furniture. That probably means that my offer is lower than perhaps a price in an antique shop.
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Core requirements are intended to ensure a breadth of knowledge. The student must satisfy the comprehensive requirement before they may apply to defend a thesis. They are encouraged to complete them within the first 3 years. It expected that a well prepared student will finish them in their first year. Courses from other universities or undergraduate studies may be used to satisfy these requirements, by petition, at the discretion of faculty members in the Computer Engineering Curriculum Committee.
In addition to the Computer Engineering program-specific requirements below, college-wide requirements on all graduate programs within the College of Engineering need to be satisfied. The college-wide requirements on all graduate programs can be found in the Graduate Student Handbook.
and 2 courses in the Computer Hardware/Architecture area, 2 courses in a second area, and 1 course in a third area. In each of the three areas at least one course must be at the 400 level. While some of the courses below are listed in multiple categories, they can be used in only one. Each category also allowsfor appropriate CSE and ECE special topics courses not listed below and equivalent courses taken at other schools, with approval of the computer engineering curriculum committee. Courses taken as part of an undergraduate degree maybe used to satisy the core requirements.
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Eminent domain granted those engaged in air commerce.
Auto transportation between county airports; exceptions.
Publicizing, advertising, and promoting airports and related facilities.
Independent authorities; terms of presiding members.
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Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) stock was soaring on Wednesday late in the day as the company reported its latest quarterly earnings results, which were ahead of what analysts were calling for.
The online streaming device maker said that for its second quarter of fiscal 2018, it brought in net income of roughly $526,000, or 0 cents per share. The figure was much stronger than the losses from the year-ago quarter of $15.5 million, or $3.18 per share.
Analysts were calling for Roku to bring in net income at a loss of 15 cents per share, according to data compiled by FactSet. The company also brought in strong revenue figures of $156.8 million, ahead of the $99.6 million that it amassed during the year-ago quarter.
The Wall Street consensus estimate was projecting the company to rake in roughly $141.1 million in sales. For its third quarter of the fiscal year, Roku is expecting to bring in losses in the range of $13 million to $18 million on sales of $164 million to $172 million.
Analysts are forecasting the company to bring in net losses of 12 cents per share, while revenue is slated to be around $166.2 million. Roku also said it is adding an ad-supported free Roku channel online for desktops and mobile devices.
ROKU stock soared after hours about 8.7% as the company reported a very strong quarterly earnings showing, which included a profit and revenue increase. Shares were down about 0.4% during regular trading hours Wednesday.
The post Roku (ROKU) Stock Soars on Q2 Earnings Beat appeared first on InvestorPlace.
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Everyone wants to be seen as eloquent, intelligent and credible. Whether it’s through emails, phone calls, meetings or interviews, we have a daily opportunity to support this goal or detract from it. To ensure you’re being perceived in the way you want, begin eliminating these words from your professional vocabulary.
Honestly. Many job seekers use this word when they’re hung up on how to kick off an interview answer. However, beginning a sentence this way can give hiring managers the impression that maybe your previous responses weren’t so honest.
Things. This is a valueless word that can be replaced with more descriptive and meaningful expressions. Instead of “How are things going with our project?” a question positioned as “Can you share an update on how our project timeline is progressing” is clearer and will likely give you the real answer you need. Another example: In an interview or cover letter, instead of saying “there are many things that make me a great candidate,” say the things!
Sorry. How familiar does this sound – “Sorry, Wednesday doesn’t work for me.” Women are the most frequent culprits in the overuse of this word, but everyone should stop apologizing for anything they’re not really sorry for. Offer a solution or counterpoint: “Wednesday is booked for me. Are you available Y or Z?” – and save the apologies for when you mean them.
Your speech disfluencies. Everyone has these – it could be an um, ah, like, right or ‘you know what I mean.’ These are the phrases or words used to fill up dead air and end sentences, but they are also credibility killers. Further, these words are usually said involuntarily, meaning most people are unaware they’re using them. For my coaching clients, I always recommend they videotape themselves at least once during an interview prep or when practicing a presentation. You’ll catch your “likes” and “ums” immediately and can begin practicing speaking without them.
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For those who know other LORIMAR series released by WARNER BROS., such as "Dallas", "Knots Landing", "The Waltons", etc., the picture quality is comparable to them.
The picture quality is far better than the version aired on television. Considering the age of the original picture negative (film) and prints, the quality is fine, yet slightly different from episode to episode.
One of the reasons is that the DVDs were created from different existing prints, which can be concluded from the LORIMAR logo after the end credits. The episodes showing the yellow logo (in regions 2 and 4, # 012, 013, 014 and 017; in region 1, # 006 through 009, 011 through 014, 016 and 017; left picture) are from the original prints; the others are from reprints LORIMAR-TELEPICTURES produced for later, particularly international, distribution purposes around 1986.
Although NTSC (North America) is commonly known for lower video quality than the PAL TV format, the video quality of the region 1 DVDs is better because the masters to create them were from an earlier generation of NTSC release prints (and, therefore, pretty close to the answer print) whereas the PAL prints for the regions 2 and 4 DVD transfer came from a later generation.
For technical reasons in the editions for regions 2 and 4, the original picture negative was digitized for a few limited frames in # 004 (particularly towards the end of the episode and for the end credits - compare screen captures below), 011 and 016. These particular scenes show the best possible video quality.
This illustrates very well that reprinting and digitizing from the original picture negative could lead to an impeccable picture quality. WARNER BROS., however, usually does not digitize from the original picture negative.
As the picture quality, the sound quality is comparable to the other WARNER BROS. releases of old LORIMAR shows.
The sound quality is fine. Considering the age of the production, it is mono, of course.
In DVD region 2, the sound of the original version (American English) is slightly better than the dubbed foreign versions.
The foreign versions also have a slightly higher pitch caused by PAL speedup; please refer to the Recommendations section for more information.
In the German language region 2 release (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), the scene with Vickie and Michael West at the Side Street Theatre in # 009 (from 40:45 to 41:39) was edited in the version aired on television. That particular portion of film was dubbed by new German speakers for the DVD - despite WARNER BROS.' usual habit of switching to the original audio and adding German subtitles in such scenes.
In regions 2 and 4, the episodes per se are unedited and are the same as in their original U.S. broadcast on CBS.
In the DVD region 2 configurations distributed in Spain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland (contrary to the Nordic releases), the teaser trailers, which featured a short sneak preview of the respective episode, are missing also.
The region 4 release suffers from the same problem.
This is particularly disappointing in all the cases where specific footage from the trailers was not used in the respective episode itself; e.g. the unique aerial view of the Falcon Crest Victorian Mansion in # 001, which was never featured anywhere else in the series. If WARNER BROS. keeps on cutting off the trailers in the following seasons, this will result in a tremendous loss of information, particularly in seasons 6 and 7 because, in those years, many of the sneak previews and recaps contained even whole scenes that existed nowhere else in the respective episodes.
We [Germany, Austria and Switzerland] share the same configuration with Spain. So the teaser trailers are not included in the German box sets. German and Spanish audio layers were unavailable for these trailers so both Spain and Germany mutually decided to leave them out rather than subtitling them because they are basically irrelevant for the content of the series. Teasers make sense only for a series that is aired weekly; on DVDs, however, they are oftentimes considered as annoying by the viewers who, in most cases, watch several episodes back to back.
The episodes are unedited, so the allegation of a deception has no basis.
We are sorry about upsetting some of the fans, but we are sure that the majority of the viewers put more emphasis on the content of the episodes and are happy about the series now being released on DVD finally.
Upon request by WARNER BROS., please e-mail any feedback about the DVDs, particularly about the missing sneak previews, to production.office@falconcrest.org. Ms. BEILER assured the results of the audience's reaction will be taken into consideration for the preparations of the release of the following seasons.
It remains a mystery, however, why the previews were cut off in region 4 (Australia), too. Missing audio cannot be the reason in that region because the Australian version is entirely in English language.
In region 1, in region 4 and in the region 2 configurations distributed in Spain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the aspect ratio of the DVD menu is 1.66 : 1 (High Definition), i.e. not compatible with the episodes, which are in their original 1.33 : 1 (= 4 : 3) aspect ratio.
The region 2 configuration in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain is quite simple with a main menu for the episode selection (TV symbols with episode numbers) and a sub-menu for the languages and subtitles. The menu has no background sound effects, such as the theme. This is the same in the region 4 release.
The look of the region 2 configuration in Scandinavia is more appealing. Disc 1 has no background sound effects whereas the theme music is embedded as a background sound effect on discs 2 through 4.
Also very appealing is the region 1 configuration. The theme music is embedded as a background sound effect to the main menu. The episode menu on each disc features a different publicity photo. The falcon logo was added to the background of each sub-menu.
The subtitles were written very diligently.
A minor aspect is that there are the usual (or similar) inconsistencies in the spelling of some character names. Please refer to the entry dated 12/10/2007 in the FAQ section.
The artwork with its white background looks ageless and is elegant in style.
The redesigned logo is a simplified body, particularly without the detailed coat of arms in the center.
The falcon's tail feathers are completely new to the logo.
The falcon's claws are much too long compared to the original design.
Since the DVD release, it has become an established interpretation among the fandom that the now-visible parts of the claws and the tail feathers have always been part of the falcon, but were covered by the now-missing coat of arms.
The seasonal numbering in the form of the coat of arms is a terrific asset. The shape of the crest resembles the coat of arms as a part of the original falcon logo, linking to an integral part of the series.
Instead of using any of the show's typical typefaces ("Letraset Romic", "Benguiat Book" and "Foxglove"), the show's title is written in the "Trajan" font; the seasonal lettering is in the "Roswell Four" font. The text on the back of the box set and used for the episode synopses is the "Gotham Book" font.
The burgundy color of the lettering does not resemble any of the show's typical colors (yellow and red from the early years, gold and blue from the later years).
The pictures of JANE WYMAN, BILLY R. MOSES and JAMIE ROSE are from season 1 single portraits.
The picture of JANE WYMAN is a montage of two photos - head and shoulders are from a photo of the shooting pictured below on the right, but her hands holding the wine glass are from the photo on the left.
The pictures of ROBERT FOXWORTH, SUSAN SULLIVAN, LORENZO LAMAS and ABBY DALTON are from the season 1 cast group portrait.
The background of the compilation is awkward; it does not resemble any of the filming locations used for the series, but looks like a generic door to some undefined building.
Obviously, photo 2 was not taken in one of the vineyards originally used as a filming location.
The wine labels on the bottles in photo 4 do not resemble any of the Falcon Crest wine labels as featured on the show. They are, however, real wine labels for the wine produced by one of the major Napa Valley filming locations, Spring Mountain Vineyards.
WARNER BROS. apparently used bottles of red wine for this photo; embarrassingly, a Chardonnay (!) label was placed on the bottle in the front row.
The wedding photo of Lance and Melissa (LORENZO LAMAS and ANA ALICIA) from # 016 is flip-flopped.
The photo of ROBERT FOXWORTH and SUSAN SULLIVAN is not from season 1, but from season 2 (# 025).
The production credit for "LORIMAR-TELEPICTURES" is wrong. The correct name of the entity was LORIMAR Productions, Inc. (or just "LORIMAR") during season 1 (1981-82). The merger with TELEPICTURES Corporation did not happen until 1986.
In particular, the photo of ROBERT FOXWORTH and SUSAN SULLIVAN was replaced by a picture from season 1.
Additional information about the region 1 revision is available in the official press statements [*.pdf] dated 01/26/2010 and 02/22/2010.
In the first production run in region 1, however, this photo was mirrored, but corrected upon intervention by the DFCF for the future print runs.
In region 4, only the optimized version was used.
For the photos of LORENZO LAMAS and ANA ALICA as well as ROBERT FOXWORTH and SUSAN SULLIVAN, see the review about the back of the box.
The photo of LORENZO LAMAS and LAURA JOHNSON in the Falcon Crest Victorian Mansion pool is not only flip-flopped, but is from season 3 (# 052). Adding this photo was extremely negligent because LAURA JOHNSON did not appear on the show before # 048.
The photo of ABBY DALTON in the Falcon Crest Winery Building is from season 2 (# 023). WARNER BROS. manipulated the background to include the same strange wooden door that is pictured on the cover of the DVD box (see left photo). The original picture shows Julia in the Winery Building with an aluminum wine tank in background (right photo).
The photo of ROBERT FOXWORTH and LANA TURNER in the Falcon Crest Winery Building is not only flip-flopped, but from season 2 (# 024).
Particularly the photos listed above were replaced by pictures from season 1; the original background, the Victorian Mansion, in ABBY DALTON's photo (right picture) was removed and replaced by the Mansion's surroundings.
Additional information is available in the official press statements [*.pdf] dated 01/26/2010 and 02/22/2010.
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This is a summary of the European public assessment report (EPAR) for Aubagio. It explains how the European Medicines Agency assessed the medicine to recommend its authorisation in the European Union (EU) and its conditions of use. It is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use Aubagio.
What is Aubagio and what is it used for?
Aubagio is a medicine that contains the active substance teriflunomide. It is used to treat adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease in which inflammation destroys the protective sheath around the nerves. Aubagio is used in the type of MS known as relapsing-remitting MS, when the patient has flare-ups of symptoms (relapses) followed by periods of recovery (remissions).
Aubagio can only be obtained with a prescription and treatment should be started and supervised by a doctor who has experience in the management of MS.
Aubagio is available as tablets (14 mg). The recommended dose is 14 mg once a day.
In MS, the body’s immune system malfunctions and attacks parts of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), causing the inflammation that damages the nerve sheaths. The active substance in Aubagio, teriflunomide, blocks an enzyme called ‘dihydro-orotate dehydrogenase’ which is necessary for cells to multiply. The exact way teriflunomide works in MS is not known but it is thought to reduce the number of lymphocytes which form part of the immune system and are involved in the inflammation process. With fewer lymphocytes, there is less inflammation, helping to control the symptoms of MS.
What benefits of Aubagio have been shown in studies?
Aubagio has been studied in four main studies involving over 2,700 adults with relapsing-remitting MS.
One study involving 179 patients compared the effects of Aubagio with placebo (a dummy treatment) on the number of active lesions (developing areas of damage) in the brain detected by a brain scan. Aubagio was found to be more effective than placebo: after around 9 months (36 weeks), the number of active lesions was around 1 per scan in patients who were taking Aubagio compared with around 2.7 in patients taking placebo.
Two studies involving 2,257 patients compared the effects of Aubagio with placebo in reducing the number of relapses per patient per year (called the ‘annualised relapse rate’). Treatment lasted for up to about three years (152 weeks). Aubagio was found to be more effective than placebo: in patients taking Aubagio, relapses were reduced by around 30% more than in patients taking placebo (the annualised relapse rate was 0.35 for Aubagio compared with 0.53 for placebo). The studies also looked at the effect of Aubagio on the changes in the patients’ level of disability and showed that the risk of disability getting worse was reduced by 30% in comparison with placebo after around two and a half years (132 weeks) of treatment.
The fourth study, involving 324 patients, compared the effects of Aubagio with interferon beta-1a (another treatment for MS) on the rate of treatment failure, by looking at the time until patients had their first relapse or permanently stopped their treatment. The study lasted for up to two years. The results of the study were inconclusive. A 13.5% rate of permanent discontinuation was seen in patients taking Aubagio, compared with 24% in patients taking interferon beta-1a. However, the rate of relapse was 23.4% with Aubagio compared with 15.4% with interferon beta-1a. Overall, no conclusion could be reached from this study on any differences between Aubagio and interferon beta-1a for MS treatment.
What are the risks associated with Aubagio?
The most commonly reported side effects with Aubagio (which may affect more than 1 in 10 people) are headache, diarrhoea, increased liver enzymes, nausea (feeling sick), and alopecia (hair loss). In general, headache, diarrhoea, nausea and alopecia are mild to moderate, resolve with time and do not usually lead to treatment being stopped. For the full list of all side effects reported with Aubagio, see the package leaflet.
severe hypoproteinaemia (low blood protein levels).
Aubagio must also not be used in pregnant women or during breast-feeding. Women who can become pregnant must not take Aubagio without using reliable contraceptive measures. For the full list of restrictions, see the package leaflet.
The Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) decided that Aubagio’s benefits are greater than its risks and recommended that it be approved for use in the EU. In studies, Aubagio was shown to reduce relapses and delay the progression of disability in patients with relapsing-remitting MS. Although the effects were modest, they were considered to be significant and similar to other MS treatments, although there were no conclusive results available from a direct comparison with interferon beta-1a. Aubagio is given by mouth which was considered to be an advantage over other medicines such as interferon beta-1a. Regarding its safety, side effects were similar to the immunosuppressant leflunomide, as leflunomide is converted into teriflunomide in the body. The risk of serious side effects affecting the liver and bone marrow was considered manageable and adequately addressed by risk-minimisation measures.
What measures are being taken to ensure the safe and effective use of Aubagio?
A risk-management plan has been developed to ensure that Aubagio is used as safely as possible. Based on this plan, safety information has been included in the summary of product characteristics and the package leaflet for Aubagio, including the appropriate precautions to be followed by healthcare professionals and patients.
In addition, the company that markets Aubagio must ensure that all healthcare professionals who are expected to use Aubagio receive an information pack containing important safety information, including the tests and monitoring that should be carried out in patients before and after starting treatment. The pack will also include information on a registry the company will set up to collect data on babies born to women treated with Aubagio, as well as a patient reminder card with key safety information for patients.
The European Commission granted a marketing authorisation valid throughout the European Union for Aubagio on 26 August 2013.
For more information about treatment with Aubagio, read the package leaflet (also part of the EPAR) or contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Treatment of adult patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS).
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2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. With everyone rushing to upload their own talking heads and animated content, is there still a place where you can share your video content and get it seen in this saturated market?
It turns out there is one hidden gem, but I’m not spoiling it here. Keep on reading below to find out where you should be posting your videos next to get the traction you want.
Speaking of traction, Facebook’s revamp of their newsfeed has got many event marketers reeling (including us here). We have a plan and its simple: become more engaging. That’s the bottom line for Facebook’s change, so sticking to it should ensure you’ll stay seen on the social network for a long time.
And if you need an engagement boost for your next event, check out our audience engagement webinar. It’s free and available anytime, anywhere!
Starting March 31, the Marriott group of hotels will be cutting the commission it pays to third-party planners and intermediaries to 7% from the industry-standard 10%. While they continue to recognize the importance of these partners in the business, Marriott International claims that this is an attempt to catch up to growing costs associated with organizing events. It’s going to hurt for some of us who’ve come to rely on these commissions to either earn something extra or to stay within budgets for our events. But hey, we’re #eventprofs! We can always improvise.
The events industry continues to evolve with each passing year, and this year marks the merger between event tech and more fundamental areas of the attendee experience. This 2018, events are seen to better bring out the unique personalities of the audience, featuring intersections between various passions and ensuring everyone can experience occasions in a unique way. Event technology and even the choice of venue itself will all contribute to making everything smoother and friendlier both to the event professionals and their audience.
More and more event companies are investing a bigger budget in research and development, in order to better use tech in their events. The surprising thing is that most of this research is now being done in-house instead of through third-parties. This setup allows the event professionals to play around with the factors themselves, therefore stumbling upon new ideas they can implement in innovative ways. And because these breakthroughs are made in-house, they could tailor-fit it to their prospective audiences. This is definitely one of the 2018 event marketing trends to watch!
Event ROI is all about goals and numbers, but that doesn’t mean it should be boring and confusing.
The budget is an integral part of event success since it’s a deciding factor that affects everything else. In fact, industry leaders have recognized this by upping the budget for this year’s events. Of course, you don’t just need a big budget, you should also know how to effectively spend it. This guide leads you through the process, from understanding what your event and company goals are up to communicating with the many stakeholders of the event. It also breaks down the most important components of the event budget, along with how to innovate on each one. Need an event budget template? Download our free event budget spreadsheet here.
Event ROI is all about goals and numbers, but that doesn’t mean it should be boring and confusing. The most important part of ROI is really about gathering feedback and data from attendees and delegates. Often, that’s also the most difficult part. What if you can make data-gathering techniques fun for everyone? By gamifying the survey experience and utilizing social media, you can do just that. This will entice more respondents to share their thoughts on the event, making number-crunching more effective. You can also gamify various aspects that would lead directly to the fulfillment of your event goals, such as giving incentives for performing a particular action. From here, you can measure your ROI more reliably, allowing you to make adjustments to your next event to make it even more of a blast.
Experience is the best teacher, so why not experience some of the very best in event trends personally? This list showcases all of the events you should keep an eye on in 2018. Each event focuses on various parts of the event process, from planning to innovation. Get new ideas with a host of speakers from various specializations, and gauge for yourself how a new trend will work for your event given your audience. Of course, this is also your opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals, build your network and expand your horizons!
An event professional’s desk is likely to be a hodgepodge of plans, gadgets, samples, and all sorts of work-related stuff. And while you can’t eliminate most of these, there are still some small tweaks you can do to help you work a lot better. For one, you can always find relaxation in a simple potted plant atop your desk. Be more productive by ensuring you have a well-lit environment. You can also bring in other senses to the mix, such as touch and scent. Lastly, use something to remind you to disconnect and rest your eyes every now and then.
LinkedIn is the next big thing for video marketers.
Where Is Video Going This 2018?
Video was one of the greatest movers in 2017, and it’s no wonder its use is still on the rise this year. Just as before, video is still a reliable marketing ally for various needs. The real news is knowing which platform video is poised to make a big splash in this year. Those expecting Snapchat will be disappointed, as it appears LinkedIn is the next big thing for video marketers. While Snapchat had its time, it’s just not as effective a marketing tool as many of its peers.
Recently, Facebook announced its attempt to make changes to its newsfeed algorithm to encourage more personal interactions among its users. This means that we’ll soon see fewer posts from businesses and public profiles. As a result, there will be a huge shift in how marketers use the platform. Since the new algorithms want to promote personal interactions, only the most engaging content will be given priority in the feed. It’s important to make your posts not only visually appealing but also bolster discussion and interaction among your audiences.
With so many things to do, do you feel sometimes overwhelmed, paralyzed, unable to accomplish anything? You’re not alone. We’re discouraged when we face tasks that take a lot of effort before you even reaching the first milestone. You can fix this though by achieving some “micro-progress”. Just break down a huge project into its smallest elemental tasks and tackle each of them individually. With this, you’ll gain momentum and encouragement, allowing you to finish projects more efficiently.
One big productivity “aha” moment for me was realizing how to get the most work done with the least effort. Well, according to the textbook that’s true, yes. But in order to get there, you first need to start your engines. That’s why motivation is more important to productivity than anything else.
Any tips for us on how to boost your own motivation for work?
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Nintendo is planning to inject new life into the Switch to ensure the runaway sales success of its hybrid home console and handheld remains a runaway success. The updated Switch console could hit store shelves as early as Summer 2019.
An enhanced Switch would probably bring more benefits to its portable side than its home console side.
The report comes via the Wall Street Journal, citing multiple sources with knowledge of the plans including suppliers. WSJ spoke to several insiders who shared that Nintendo is considering upgrades to both software and hardware. Crucially, however, these upgrades won't prevent any kind of compatibility issues for existing games.
And before you call Nintendo crazy for upgrading the console this soon, count up the number of 3DS systems they released.
We may be looking at an upgrade to the Switch display which, as great as the system is, trails behind most modern tablets and smartphones with its lower-end LCD screen. It does boast the full sRGB gamut and exhibits decent black levels, though.
Nintendo has the option of outfitting a new Switch model with an OLED display, which has multiple benefits. Thought the report indicates that Nintendo won't be using the same OLED panels as the iPhone X is built with, I think the option should be on the table.
From a visual standpoint, an OLED display has pixels that can turn off individually resulting in true blacks. From a manufacturing point of view an OLED display would also make the Switch itself thinner, and that's an attractive upgrade for a handheld gaming device. Beyond that, an OLED display is more energy efficient which means longer battery life.
That would, of course, make the console more expensive. But better picture quality, longer battery life and a thinner design are very strong selling points. Is there room for a modestly upgraded Switch, followed by a "Switch Pro" similar to what Sony did with its PlayStation 4?
I'm not hearing any chatter surrounding a speed bump or improved specs for the system's Nvidia Tegra processor, but that's inevitable at some point during the Switch lifecycle.
It's especially inevitable due to the hardware-level flaw in the Tegra SoC that's allowing people to bypass the boot security and hack the system.
The WSJ report also says Nintendo could launch the revised Switch as soon as Summer 2019, which would be roughly 2.5 years into the console's lifecycle. With console lifespans averaging 5 to 6 years, that makes it perfect time for a mid-cycle refresh. Sony and Microsoft have both executed this strategy successfully without compromising compatibility of existing game libraries, so it's a sensible move for Nintendo.
Games like ;Let's Go Pikachu' and 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' plus limited edition consoles will carry Nintendo healthily through 2018, but the company needs to inject new life into Switch sales after that.
What else could Nintendo deliver to encourage a fresh burst of console sales and mindshare? I'll bet money that the internal Switch storage gets doubled to 64GB. That gives Nintendo wiggle room to bump the price up by an additional $50.
It's all speculation right now, but hearing that multiple sources in the supply chain are confirming an upgrade of some sort is encouraging.
I wonder if some people may be inspired to purchase the revised Switch and install RetroArch on their old one. . .
What's on your wishlist for an upgraded Nintendo Switch? Let me know by reaching out on Twitter.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2018/10/04/sources-nintendo-launching-upgraded-switch-as-early-as-summer-2019/
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What was your perception of JC's contribution to the remain campaign? There is a feeling - whether it is totally manufactured by the press I am not sure, that he was a bit half hearted. People keep telling me that he is just not cut out to be a leader.
I am still supporting him, but resigned to the fact that he will never attract more than 25-30% of the vote for the Labour Party.
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https://www.headheritage.co.uk/headtohead/u_know/topic/75023/threaded/939556
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timeout
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Those who are not yet tired of the vintage trend of clothes soaked in memories of others must come to this store. This is not a second hand purchase by weight sort of hole in the wall, but rather a meticulously designed shop, where every item receives special attention and is sold at a manageable price. Except for 1970s-style sweaters or shirts designed to expose your 'effortless' hipster attitude, you can find jeans, jewelry, sunglasses, and shoes.
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https://www.timeout.com/israel/shopping/eshet-chayil-woman-of-valor
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Arts
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From 1880-1930 the anarchist movement existed relatively undisturbed in Argentina. It was a mostly workers movement, based on the urban and industrial proletariat.
1885-1889: Errico Malatesta, Italian anarcho-communist, lives in Argentina and helps expose and popularize the anarchist ideology. Mamatestas Questione Sociale had immense influence over Italian workers.
1897: Anarchist newspaper La Protesta is founded.
1902: First general strike, state responds with force. This was the first time that workers in Argentina had demonstrated their growing social and political influence on the national scale. As a result of the deteriorating labor relations between the state and the unions the state imposed a ley de residencia, or law or residency, which was used to expel hundreds of anarchists and foreign born workers from Argentina.
1907: the Departamento Nacional de Trabajo (National Labor Department) was established with the purpose of enforcing reformed labor laws (including legislation designating Sunday as a day of rest and regulating the condition and hours as pertains to women and child workers), to collect statistics on working conditions and serve as a mediator for all labor disputes.
May 1, 1909: Commonly known as May Day. Argentine police open fire on a FORA (previously FOA) demonstration, killing several activists.
November 13, 1909: Simon Radowizki a young anarchist Jew, throws a bomb at the car of the Chief of Police, Colonel Ramon Ralcon, the man blamed for the demonstration bloodshed, killing him and his secretary.
1910: FORA attempts, but ultimately fails to mobilize enough support, to lead demonstrations and opposition policy against the laws of residency.
1919: La Semana Tragica, or the tragic week, begins on January 7 when police launch an attack on workers, who had been striking for several days, at the Vasrna Metallurigical plant, killing some. In retaliation, a general strike, backed by anarchists and syndicalists, was called for January 10 and 11. As a result, Socialist press in the area recorded 700 dead, over 55,000 imprisoned and 4,000 injured. The Argentine government and media publicly cited the strikes as the work of foreign agitators. Following these events the decline of anarchism in Argentina became more prominent.
This year membership of FORA reaches 20,000.
1920: Argentine army intervenes in an uprising of agricultural laborers, led by anarchists, in Patagonia. The uprising was repressed and about 1,500 were killed at the hands of firing squads.
Throughout the 1920s the anarchist movement was weakened by the success of the Bolsheviks. The movement was in a constant state of ebb until FORA merges with the socialist Union General de Trabajadores to form the Confederacion General de Trabajadores in 1929. During the rule of President Peron the movement moved underground. In 1955 the Argentine Anarcho-Communist Federation (founded 1935) became the Argentine Liberation Front (FLA). Today FORA exists solely as a propaganda group.
This page has been accessed by visitors outside of Pitzer College times since Ocotober 2, 2006.
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http://dwardmac.pitzer.edu/anarchist_Archives/worldwidemovements/argtimeline.html
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To preserve Social Security for generations to come, reward work, and improve retirement security.
This Act may be cited as the “Social Security Reform Act of 2016”.
Sec. 101. Modernize the benefit formula.
Sec. 102. Raise full retirement age.
Sec. 103. Use an accurate cost-of-living measure.
Sec. 104. Cap on nonworking spouse benefit.
Sec. 105. Cap on child’s benefit.
Sec. 106. Require child beneficiaries to attend school.
Sec. 201. Strengthening Social Security for long career workers.
Sec. 202. Repeal of the Retirement Earnings Test.
Sec. 301. Phaseout of tax on Social Security benefits relating to the Social Security trust funds.
Sec. 302. Option to claim delayed retirement credit in partial lump sum.
Sec. 303. Strengthening Social Security for low-income seniors.
Sec. 304. End 7-year limitation for disabled surviving spouses.
Sec. 305. Benefits for disabled surviving spouses.
Sec. 306. Waive 2-year duration of divorce requirement.
SEC. 101. Modernize the benefit formula.
“(D) (i) In the case of an individual who initially becomes eligible for old-age or disability insurance benefits, or who dies (before becoming eligible for such benefits), in any calendar year after 2022, the primary insurance amount of the individual shall (except as provided in clause (vii)) be equal to the sum of the amounts determined under clause (ii) with respect to all of the individual’s benefit computation years (as defined in subsection (b)(2)(B)).
rounded, if not a multiple of $0.10, to the next lower multiple of $0.10, and thereafter increased as provided in subsection (i).
“(II) the total (after adjustment under subsection (b)(3)) of his wages paid in and self-employment income credited to such benefit computation year (as determined under clause (v)).
“(III) 125 percent of the national average wage index (as so defined) for such calendar year.
“(v) (I) For purposes of determining an individual’s primary insurance amount pursuant to clause (i), the total (after adjustment under subsection (b)(3)) of the individual’s wages paid in and self-employment income credited to a benefit computation year after 1977 shall be determined by treating all recorded noncovered earnings (as defined in subclause (II)(aa)) derived by the individual from noncovered service performed in such benefit computation year as ‘wages’ (as defined in section 209 for purposes of this title), which shall be treated as included in the individual’s adjusted total covered earnings (as defined in subclause (II)(bb)) for such benefit computation year together with amounts consisting of ‘wages’ (as so defined without regard to this subparagraph) paid in such benefit computation year and self-employment income (as defined in section 211(b)) credited to such benefit computation year.
“(bb) the term ‘adjusted total covered earnings’ means, in connection with an individual for a benefit computation year, the sum of the wages paid to the individual in such benefit computation year (as adjusted under subsection (b)(3)) plus the self-employment income derived by the individual credited to such benefit computation year (as adjusted under subsection (b)(3)).
“(III) The Commissioner of Social Security shall provide by regulation or other public guidance for methods for determining whether satisfactory evidence is available in the records of the Commissioner for earnings for noncovered service (other than noncovered service as a member of a uniformed service (as defined in section 210(m))) to be treated as recorded noncovered earnings. Such methods shall provide for reliance on earnings information which is provided to the Commissioner by employers and which, as determined by the Commissioner, constitute a reasonable basis for treatment of earnings for noncovered service as recorded noncovered earnings. In making determinations under this clause, the Commissioner shall also take into account any documentary or other evidence of earnings derived from noncovered service by an individual which is provided by the individual to the Commissioner and which the Commissioner considers appropriate as a reasonable basis for treatment of such earnings as recorded noncovered earnings.
“(vi) In the case of any individual whose primary insurance amount would be computed under this subparagraph who first becomes entitled after 1985 to a monthly periodic payment made by a foreign employer or foreign country that is based in whole or in part upon noncovered service, the primary insurance amount of such individual shall be determined under section 215 as such section was in effect on the day before the enactment of the Social Security Reform Act of 2016 for months beginning with the first month of the individual’s initial entitlement to such monthly periodic payment.
rounded to the nearest $1, except that any amount so established which is a multiple of $0.50 but not of $1, shall be rounded to the next highest $1.
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 215(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (7).
(B) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9).
“(7) In the case of any individual who initially becomes eligible for an old-age or disability insurance benefit before January 1, 2023, any computation or recomputation of the primary insurance amount of such individual shall be made under section 215 as such section was in effect on the day before the enactment of section 101 of the Social Security Reform Act of 2016”..”.
(d) Conforming amendment.—Section 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)) is amended by striking “215(a)(1)(D)” and inserting “215(a)(1)(D)(iii), 215(a)(1)(E)”.
(e) Effective date.—The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable on or after January 1, 2023.
SEC. 102. Raise full retirement age.
“(C) With respect to an individual who attains early retirement age in the 7-year period consisting of the calendar years 2023 through 2029, the age increase factor shall be equal to three-twelfths of the number of months in the period beginning with January 2023 and ending with December of the year in which the individual attains early retirement age.”.
“(ii) the month which ends 36 months after the end of the month in which such individual attained retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)), and”.
SEC. 103. Use an accurate cost-of-living measure.
“(H) the term ‘Consumer Price Index’ means the Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C–CPI–U, as published in its initial version by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor).”.
“(D) the term ‘Consumer Price Index’ means the Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C–CPI–U, as published in its initial version by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor).”.
(2) CONFORMING CHANGE.—Section 215(i)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(4)) is amended by inserting “and by section 103 of the Social Security Reform Act of 2016” after “1986”.
“(6) Any provision of law (other than in this title) which provides for adjustment of an amount based on a change in benefit amounts resulting from a determination made under this subsection shall be applied and administered without regard to the amendments made by section 103 of the Social Security Reform Act of 2016”..”.
“(iv) (I) In any case in which (but for this clause) an increase would take effect with December of any calendar year after 2017 pursuant to clause (ii)(I) in the benefit amount to which an individual is entitled, any increase pursuant to clause (ii)(II) in an individual’s primary insurance amount, or any increase pursuant to clause (ii)(III) in the permitted amount of total monthly benefits based on an individual’s primary insurance amount, the applicable increase percentage with respect to the applicable cost-of-living computation quarter shall be deemed to be zero in the case of such individual if the modified adjusted gross income of such individual for such calendar year, as would be determined for purposes of section 1839(i), equals or exceeds the applicable base amount.
“(II) For purposes of subclause (I), the applicable base amount is the threshold amount applicable for such calendar year under subparagraph (A) of section 1839(i)(2) (or, in the case of an individual filing a joint return, the threshold amount so applicable under subparagraph (B) of such section). Such threshold amount shall be subject to adjustments under section 1839(i)(5).”.
(1) IN GENERAL.—The first sentence of section 6103(l)(20)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting “, or whose increase in primary insurance amount may be limited under section 215(i)(2)(A)(iv) of such Act” before the period at the end.
(A) Section 6103(l)(20)(A)(vii) of such Code is amended by inserting “that the increase in the taxpayer’s primary insurance amount under section 215(i)(2)(A)(iv) may be limited, or” after “section 1839 of the Social Security Act”.
(ii) by inserting “or any such limitation” after “adjustment or increase”.
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to adjustments effective with or after December 2018.
(2) SUBSECTION (e).—The amendments made by subsection (e) shall apply to requests for information after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 104. Cap on nonworking spouse benefit.
“(II) if the month of such initial eligibility is after 2031, 50 percent of the primary insurance amount determined for an individual who is an average wage index worker with respect to such month.
“(ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term ‘average wage index worker’ with respect to a month means an individual who initially becomes eligible for old-age insurance benefits during such month with average indexed monthly earnings equal to 1⁄12 of the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second calendar year preceding such month.
“(II) the reduction amount determined under clause (ii) (if any).
“(II) 50 percent of the primary insurance amount determined for an individual who is an average wage index worker (as defined in subparagraph (B)(ii)) with respect to the month in which the individual described in subparagraph (B)(i) initially becomes eligible for old-age or disability insurance benefits.
“(D) For purposes of this paragraph, an individual shall be deemed eligible for a benefit for a month if, upon filing application therefor in such month, she would be entitled to such benefit for such month.”.
“(D) For purposes of this paragraph, an individual shall be deemed eligible for a benefit for a month if, upon filing application therefor in such month, he would be entitled to such benefit for such month.”.
(c) Conforming amendment.—Section 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)) is amended by inserting “202(b)(2)(B), 202(c)(2)(B),” before “203(f)(8)(B)(ii)”.
SEC. 105. Cap on child’s benefit.
“(II) 50 percent of the primary insurance amount as determined for an individual who is an average wage index worker (as defined in subparagraph (B)(ii)) with respect to the month in which the individual described in subparagraph (B)(i) initially becomes eligible for old-age or disability insurance benefits.
(b) Conforming amendment.—Section 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)) is amended by inserting “202(d)(2)(B),” before “203(f)(8)(B)(ii)”.
SEC. 106. Require child beneficiaries to attend school.
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 202(d)(1)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(B)(i)) is amended by striking “age of 18” and inserting “applicable full-time attendance age”.
“(ii) the age of 15 (in the case of an individual who becomes entitled to child’s insurance benefits in or after 2019).”.
(A) TERMINATION.—Section 202(d)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)) is amended in each of subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) by striking “age of 18” each place it appears and inserting “applicable full-time attendance age”.
(B) REENTITLEMENT.—Section 202(d)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(6)) is amended by striking “age of 18” and inserting “applicable full-time attendance age”.
SEC. 201. Strengthening Social Security for long career workers.
“(II) except as provided in clause (iv), in the case of an individual who has at least 10 years of work (as defined in clause (iii)), the minimum amount determined under clause (ii).
“(ii) (I) The minimum amount determined under this clause is the dollar amount equal to 1⁄12 of the applicable percentage of the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second year prior to the year for which the amount is computed.
“(iii) (I) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘year of work’ means, with respect to an individual, a year to which there is credited wages and self-employment income earned or derived by such individual in an amount equal to not less than, in the case of any such year, $10,875, multiplied by the ratio that the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second year prior to such year bears to the national average wage index (as so defined) for 2017.
“(II) For purposes of applying the table in clause (ii) in the case of an individual entitled to disability insurance benefits under section 223, the number of years of work of such individual shall be deemed to be the product of 35 times the ratio of the actual number of years of work of such individual to the number of such individual’s benefit computation years. Any such product which is not a multiple of one shall be rounded to the next higher multiple of one.
“(III) In the case of a widow, surviving divorced wife, widower, surviving divorced husband, or surviving divorced parent (hereinafter in this subclause referred to as the ‘surviving beneficiary’) of an individual whose primary insurance amount is otherwise determined, but for this subclause, under the preceding provisions of this subparagraph (hereinafter in this subclause referred to as the ‘insured individual’), for purposes of determining the widow’s, widower’s, mother’s, or father’s insurance benefit of the surviving beneficiary under subsection (e), (f), or (g) of section 202 on the basis of such primary insurance amount, such primary insurance amount shall be deemed to be equal to the primary insurance amount which would be determined under this subparagraph (before application of this subclause) if the number of years of work of the insured individual were equal to the product of 35 times the ratio (not greater than one) of the actual number of years of work of the surviving beneficiary to the number of the benefit computation years of the insured individual. Any such product which is not a multiple of one shall be rounded to the next higher multiple of one.
“(II) the applicable phase-in percentage (specified for such calendar year in the table set forth in clause (v)) of the minimum amount determined under clause (ii).
(b) Conforming amendment.—Section 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)) (as amended by section 101) is further amended by inserting “215(a)(1)(F), ” after “215(a)(1)(E),”.
SEC. 202. Repeal of the Retirement Earnings Test.
(a) In general.—Subsections (b), (c)(1), (d), (f), (h), (j), and (k) of section 203 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 403) are repealed.
(5) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), by striking “subsection (g) or (h)(1)(A)” and inserting “subsection (d)”.
(1) PROVISIONS RELATING TO BENEFITS TERMINATED UPON DEPORTATION.—Section 202(n)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(n)(1)) is amended by striking “Section 203(b), (c), and (d)” and inserting “Section 203(b)”.
(B) in paragraph (7)(A), by striking “deductions under section 203(b), 203(c)(1), 203(d)(1), or 222(b)” and inserting “deductions on account of work under section 203 or deductions under section 222(b)”.
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking “The last sentence of subsection (c) of section 203, subsection (f)(1)(C) of section 203, and subsections” and inserting “Subsections”.
(4) PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF ALIENS' BENEFITS.—Section 202(t)(7) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(t)(7)) is amended by striking “Subsections (b), (c), and (d)” and inserting “Subsection (b)”.
(5) PROVISIONS RELATING TO REDUCTIONS IN BENEFITS BASED ON MAXIMUM BENEFITS.—Section 203(a)(3)(B)(iii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 403(a)(3)(B)(iii)) is amended by striking “and subsections (b), (c), and (d)” and inserting “and subsection (b)”.
(6) PROVISIONS RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR MISREPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING EARNINGS FOR PERIODS SUBJECT TO DEDUCTIONS ON ACCOUNT OF WORK.—Section 208(a)(1)(C) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 408(a)(1)(C)) is amended by striking “under section 203(f) of this title for purposes of deductions from benefits” and inserting “under section 203 for purposes of deductions from benefits on account of work”.
(7) PROVISIONS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT EARNINGS IN DETERMINING BENEFIT COMPUTATION YEARS.—Clause (I) in the next to last sentence of section 215(b)(2)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(b)(2)(A)) is amended by striking “no earnings as described in section 203(f)(5) in such year” and inserting “no wages, and no net earnings from self-employment (in excess of net loss from self-employment), in such year”.
(8) PROVISIONS RELATING TO ROUNDING OF BENEFITS.—Section 215(g) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(g)) is amended by striking “and any deduction under section 203(b)”.
“For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ‘wages’ means wages as defined in section 209, but computed without regard to the limitations as to amounts of remuneration specified in paragraphs (1), (6)(B), (6)(C), (7)(B), and (8) of section 209(a). In making the computation under the preceding sentence, (A) services which do not constitute employment as defined in section 210, performed within the United States by an individual as an employee or performed outside the United States in the active military or naval services of the United States, shall be deemed to be employment as so defined if the remuneration for such services is not includible in computing the individual's net earnings or net loss from self-employment for purposes of title II, and (B) the term ‘wages’ shall be deemed not to include (i) the amount of any payment made to, or on behalf of, an employee or any of his or her dependents (including any amount paid by an employer for insurance or annuities, or into a fund, to provide for any such payment) on account of retirement, or (ii) any payment or series of payments by an employer to an employee or any of his or her dependents upon or after the termination of the employee’s employment relationship because of retirement after attaining an age specified in a plan referred to in section 209(a)(11)(B) or in a pension plan of the employer.”.
(d) Effective date.—The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years ending after December 31, 2022.
SEC. 301. Phaseout of tax on Social Security benefits relating to the Social Security trust funds.
“(B) the amount determined under paragraph (3)(A) shall be zero.
“(ii) the amount determined under subsection (a)(1) without regard to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.”.
(b) Conforming amendment.—Section 871(a)(3)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting “(35 percent in the case of taxable years beginning after December 31, 2053)” after “85 percent”.
(c) Transfers to trust funds.—With respect to tax liabilities determined for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2044, the aggregate increase in tax liabilities described in section 121(e)(1)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Amendments of 1983 (and referred to in section 121(e)(1)(B) of such Act) shall be equal to the aggregate increase in tax liabilities under chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which is attributable to section 86(a)(2) of such Code (determined after application of section 86(g)(3) of such Code). With respect to tax liabilities for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2053, such aggregate shall be increased by the aggregate increase in such tax liabilities which is attributable to section 871(a)(3)(A) of such Code.
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2044.
(2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The amendment made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2053.
SEC. 302. Option to claim delayed retirement credit in partial lump sum.
“(ii) in addition to such monthly benefit as increased under clause (i), a one-time lump sum payment, payable at the time of such individual’s entitlement to such benefit, equal to the sum of the present values (as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security using reasonable assumptions) of the applicable percentage (determined under subparagraph (B)) of the amount of such monthly benefit (as determined before the application of such increase) for each month in the life expectancy period (determined under subparagraph (C)).
“(ii) the number (if any) of the increment months for such individual.
“(ii) ending with the month before the last month of life expectancy (as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security using reasonable actuarial assumptions) for the cohort of individuals who become eligible for an old-age insurance benefit in the same month as the individual.
“(D) The Commissioner of Social Security shall certify to the Managing Trustee of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund the amount of any lump sum payment payable to an individual under subparagraph (A) and, upon receipt of such certification, the Managing Trustee shall make payment of such lump sum payment to such individual from such Trust Fund.
“(E) An alternate monthly increase for an individual determined under this subparagraph shall be equal to the monthly increase for the individual that would be determined under paragraph (1) if such monthly increase were determined by substituting ‘1⁄2 ’ for ‘2⁄3 ’ in paragraph (6)(D).
“(F) (i) For purposes of determining the amount of any benefit payable under this title on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of an individual who makes an election under this paragraph, the amount of any such benefit shall be determined as if such individual’s old-age benefit had been increased under paragraph (1) without regard to this paragraph.
“(ii) For purposes of applying any reduction under subsection (k)(3)(A) to the monthly insurance benefit of an individual who makes an election under this paragraph, the amount of such individual’s old-age benefit shall be determined as if such old-age benefit had been increased under paragraph (1) without regard to this paragraph.”.
SEC. 303. Strengthening Social Security for low-income seniors.
“(aa) Increase in benefit amounts on account of long-Term eligibility.— (1) In the case of an individual who is a qualified beneficiary for a calendar year after 2022, the amount of any monthly insurance benefit of such qualified beneficiary under this section or section 223 for any month in such calendar year shall be increased in accordance with paragraph (3).
“(ii) such individuals’s modified adjusted gross income (applicable with respect to such calendar year as determined under subparagraph (C)) is less than (subject to subparagraph (D)) the applicable base amount for such calendar year, or in the case of a joint return (within the meaning of section 7701(a)(38) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), double such applicable base amount.
“(B) For purposes of this subsection, the applicable date of eligibility for an individual is the date on which the individual on whose wages and self-employment income the monthly insurance benefit is based initially became eligible (or died before becoming eligible) for old-age insurance benefits under subsection (a) or entitled to disability insurance benefits under section 223.
“(C) An individuals’s modified adjusted gross income applicable with respect to a calendar year shall be as determined for purposes of section 1839(i)(4) with respect to premiums for a month in such year.
“(ii) in the case of any calendar year beginning after 2023, the product (rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000) of $25,000 and the percentage (if any) by which the average of the Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C–CPI–U, as published in its initial version by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor) for the 12-month period ending with August of the preceding calendar year exceeds such average for the 12-month period ending with August 2022.
“(3) (A) The increase required under paragraph (1) with respect to the monthly insurance benefit of an individual who is a qualified beneficiary for a calendar year shall be equal to the applicable percentage (specified for such benefit in subparagraph (B)) of the full increase amount for such calendar year (determined under subparagraph (C)).
“(III) such hypothetical individual’s average indexed monthly earnings taken into account in determining such primary insurance amount were equal to 1⁄12 of the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second year prior to such calendar year.
“(II) in the case of a monthly insurance benefit under subsection (d), (g), or (h), the full increase amount determined under this subparagraph shall be the percentage of the amount determined under clause (i) equal to the ratio which the amount of such benefit bears to the primary insurance amount (before the application of section 203(a)) of the individual on whose wages and self-employment income the monthly insurance benefit is based.
“(bb) the denominator of which is 24.
“(B) such beneficiary shall be entitled to an increase with respect only to one such benefit.
“(5) This subsection shall be applied to monthly insurance benefits after any increase under subsection (w) and any applicable reductions and deductions under this title.
“(6) In any case in which an individual is entitled to benefits under both this section and section 223, the increase under this subsection shall be paid from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.”.
(I) in section 223(a)(2), by striking “section 202(q)” and inserting “sections 202(q) and 202(aa)”.
(2) Section 203(a)(4) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 403(a)(4)) is amended by inserting after “section 222(b)” the following: “and before any increase under section 202(aa)”.
(3) Section 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)) is amended by inserting “202(aa)(2)(D)(i), 202(aa)(3)(C)(i)(II),” before “203(f)(8)(B)(ii)”.
SEC. 304. End 7-year limitation for disabled surviving spouses.
(D) in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) (as redesignated by subparagraph (C)), by striking “whichever” and all that follows through “begins” and inserting “the first day of the seventeenth month before the month in which her application is filed”.
(A) Section 202(e)(1)(F)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)(F)(i)) is amended by striking “paragraph (5)” and inserting “paragraph (4)”.
(B) Section 202(e)(1)(C)(ii)(III) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(C)(ii)(III)) is amended by striking “paragraph (8)” and inserting “paragraph (6)”.
(C) Section 226(e)(1)(A)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 426(e)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking “202(e)(4),”.
(D) in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) (as redesignated by subparagraph (C)), by striking “whichever” and all that follows through “begins” and inserting “the first day of the seventeenth month before the month in which his application is filed”.
(A) Section 202(f)(1)(F)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)(F)(i)) is amended by striking “paragraph (5)” and inserting “paragraph (4)”.
(B) Section 202(f)(1)(C)(ii)(III) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(C)(ii)(III)) is amended by striking “paragraph (8)” and inserting “paragraph (6)”.
(C) Section 226(e)(1)(A)(i) of such Act (as amended by subsection (a)(2)(C)) is further amended by striking “202(f)(1)(B)(ii), and 202(f)(4)” and inserting “and 202(f)(1)(B)(ii)”.
(c) Effective date.—The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to benefits payable for months after December 2022 and for which applications are filed after December 2022.
SEC. 305. Benefits for disabled surviving spouses.
(1) ELIGIBILITY FOR WIDOW’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.—Section 202(e)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking “has attained age 50 but has not attained age 60 and”.
(2) ELIGIBILITY FOR WIDOWER’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.—Section 202(f)(1)(B)(ii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking “has attained age 50 but has not attained age 60 and”.
(3) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 202(q)(3)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(q)(3)(A)) is amended by striking “If the first month” and all that follows through “widow’s or widower’s insurance benefit)” and inserting “If the first month for which an individual both is entitled to a wife’s or husband’s insurance benefit and has attained age 62 or for which an individual is entitled to a widow’s or widower’s insurance benefit”.
(1) WIDOW’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.—Section 202(e)(1)(B)(ii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended by inserting “and has not remarried prior to attaining the age which is 12 years less than early retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(2))” before the comma.
(2) WIDOWER’S INSURANCE BENEFITS.—Section 202(f)(1)(B)(ii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)(B)(ii)) is amended by inserting “and has not remarried prior to attaining the age which is 12 years less than early retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(2))” before the comma.
SEC. 306. Waive 2-year duration of divorce requirement.
(a) Wife’s insurance benefits.—Section 202(b)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(4)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “The criterion for entitlement under clause (ii) shall be deemed met upon the remarriage of the insured individual to someone other than the applicant during the 2-year period referred to in such clause.”.
(b) Husband’s insurance benefits.—Section 202(c)(4)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(c)(4)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “The criterion for entitlement under clause (ii) shall be deemed met upon the remarriage of the insured individual to someone other than the applicant during the 2-year period referred to in such clause.”.
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2019-04-20T02:47:48Z
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/6489/text
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Arts
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Business
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allhiphop
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The Evil Genius sits down with Zane Lowe.
(AllHipHop News) One of the hardest working men in Hip Hop just let loose his latest album. Gucci Mane's Evil Genius features contributions from Migos and Lil Yachty.
All three acts have hinted about coming together for a joint collection. Gucci discussed the pending Glacier Boys project during an interview with Beat 1's Zane Lowe.
"With the Glacier Boys, we just want to make the music doper. At the same time, I think we should encompass all the dope people that be around," said the Atlanta rap legend. "We should involve Pablo. We should involve Baby, Marlo. We got so many dope artists - Marl and Quill. I feel like it's a family thing."
He added, "It's going to get done. It don't take us long to record. We've been in the studio. Look for it early in the spring. It's coming."
Meanwhile, Evil Genius is out now with other guest appearances from 21 Savage, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Kevin Gates, Lil Skies, Lil Pump, Kodak Black, and Bruno Mars. The album's cover art depicts superimposed images of Gucci Mane.
"I was just thinking about that when I was going through the titles on the tracklist. I've got a song called 'Bipolar.' I've got a song called 'Lord.' I've got a song called 'On God.' I've got a song called 'By Myself' and then I look at the cover. So it is no coincidence that the cover kind of reflects some of the song titles," explained Gucci.
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2019-04-23T04:29:00Z
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https://allhiphop.com/news/gucci-mane-gives-an-update-on-glacier-boys-project-with-migos-lil-yachty-4IGe4R6WlEWh18LA8LVHIA/
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News
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columbia
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In the Neurotrauma and Repair Laboratory, Dr. Morrison is studying (1) the biomechanics of traumatic brain injury (Kang and Morrison III 2014, Kang and Morrison III 2015) and (2) why brain cells die after a traumatic brain injury (Kang and Morrison III 2014, Kang and Morrison III 2015) and testing novel therapeutics to prevent posttraumatic cell death (Lamprecht and Morrison III 2014, Lamprecht and Morrison III 2015). With the knowledge that we gain, we hope to develop better protection strategies to prevent head injuries, to develop new therapies for treating head injuries, and to develop strategies to help repair the damage that does occur. We use primary rat models of traumatic brain injury and to a lesser degree mouse models. Upgrades to the animal facility will greatly benefit our research.
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2019-04-18T14:45:04Z
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https://www.ntc.columbia.edu/barclay-morrison/
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Arts
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Science
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britannica
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Chalmers Johnson, American scholar (born Aug. 6, 1931, Phoenix, Ariz.—died Nov. 20, 2010, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif.), consulted for the CIA during the Cold War era, but his best-known work dealt with the growth of the Japanese economy (detailed in his 1982 book MITI and the Japanese Miracle: The Growth of Industrial Policy, 1925–75) and the consequences of certain aspects of American foreign policy (discussed at length in Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire ). Johnson was educated at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in economics (1953), an M.A. (1957), and a Ph.D. (1961) and where he embarked on an academic career as a political scientist.
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2019-04-24T20:24:12Z
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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Chalmers-Johnson
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psu
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Follow the thin blue line. Those who do will discover the nooks and crannies of Millvale, a small community just outside Pittsburgh. The public art project, conceived by Ann Tarantino, aims to bring life and energy back to the town, which was devastated by a flood 15 years ago.
Tarantino, assistant professor of art, curator of the Borland Project Space, and director of the Woskob Family Gallery, was selected for the project after responding to a call for proposals from Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Allies and Pittsburgh’s Office of Public Art in 2016. She was one of six artists chosen to work with Pittsburgh-area communities in need of a boost.
Tarantino worked with the Millvale Community Development Corporation, Millvale Community Library, and the Society to Preserve the Murals of Maxo Vanka over the course of several months to develop the project and come up with a community engagement strategy. The resulting artwork, titled “Watermark,” aims to visually connect Millvale’s Riverfront Park with the rest of town—which is cut off by a large, complex intersection—while referencing the community’s relationship to water (the Allegheny River runs along the southeastern edge of the town) and making a local pocket park inviting at night.
The project consists of a painting—a thin blue line—that winds its way from Riverfront Park, across the huge intersection, and through the Grant Avenue business district, ending at Grant Avenue Pocket (GAP) Park. The line and the forms it takes as it moves take their inspiration from water—how it moves, travels, and supports life on all levels, Tarantino explained.
When the line arrives in GAP Park, it is joined by a light and audio installation. Ten projectors fitted with custom gobos flicker, fade, and join together to create a sense of being immersed in water, and become visible each night at dusk. The audio—a collage of water from different contexts, such as rainfall, melting snow, and tropical rainforests—plays softly through the day and is almost imperceptible until viewers stop to look and listen.
“The light and audio provide a different experience with water and a way to reflect on it once viewers reach the park,” Tarantino noted.
The project, which will be on display through 2018, is funded by the Heinz Endowments and the Hillman Foundation.
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2019-04-20T20:13:56Z
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https://artsandarchitecture.psu.edu/news/tarantino-leaves-watermark-pittsburgh-community
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Arts
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europa
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Since the handover of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1997, the European Union (EU) and its Member States have closely followed political and economic developments in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) under the ‘one country, two systems’ principle. The EU adheres to its ‘one China’ policy and supports the ‘one country, two systems’ principle and its implementation. In line with the commitment given to the European Parliament in 1997, an annual report is issued on developments in Hong Kong. This is the 20th report, covering developments in 2017.
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2019-04-22T12:23:23Z
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https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/china/43401/hong-kong-special-administrative-region-annual-report-2017-joint-report-european-parliament_en
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Arts
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Reference
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uow
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"Study of Oxygen Incorporation in PLD MgB2 Films by Rutherford Backscat" by Y. Zhao, M. Ionescu et al.
This article was originally published as Zhao, Y, Ionescu, M, Dou, SX and Liu, HK, Study of Oxygen Incorporation in PLD MgB2 Films by Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy, IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, 17(2), 2007, 2875-2878.
The Rutherford backscattering (RBS) method has been employed to study the incorporation of oxygen into MgB2 films during their fabrication by pulsed-laser deposition (PLD). A series of MgB2 thin film samples were analyzed, including two films produced in situ on Al2O3-c substrates (with higher Tc and lower Tc) with an on-axis geometry, one film produced in situ with an off-axis geometry, and one film produced ex situ, with a bulk-like Tc. The amount of oxygen detected by RBS, which is stable in the form of MgO, appears to be correlated with the Tc of the films, the higher the Tc the lower the oxygen content. The superconducting properties of the thin films are discussed in the context of the RBS results.
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2019-04-26T05:38:00Z
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https://ro.uow.edu.au/engpapers/430/
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Arts
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Science
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news
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Daniel Ricciardo’s form dropped off around the time he was making his decision to leave Red Bull and it never fully recovered.
"At time, I didn't think so," Ricciardo told ESPN. "I feel like even if I was to, say, trip and fall over on the way to the car and scratch all my arm, by the time I got in the car it would be blacked out in my head.
"I guess what would have affected - which you probably don't think at a time - is when you're away from the track and instead of getting eight hours sleep a night, you're getting six hours sleep because your brain is ticking... for sure this has some form of an accumulated affect.
"For sure there were nights where I didn't sleep as I should have because I had a lot on my mind. Then that builds up and I was probably not as sharp as I once was."
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2019-04-25T07:01:54Z
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https://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/f1-news-how-daniel-ricciardos-renault-decision-affected-final-red-bull-season/news-story/d8cd690509920e1cd087a4042e9f2708
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| 0.959902 |
wordpress
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Elise Andrew, whose Facebook page ‘I F**king Love Science‘ is followed by over 1.7 million, recently shocked her fans by revealing her gender through posting a photo of herself on Twitter.
Here she talks to CBS This Morning about this reaction and with Michio Kaku discusses sexism in the field of science.
That her Facebook followers had failed to notice her gender, despite the fact that her name is posted on her FB page. Perhaps Elise is not a familiar name.
That the stereotypical image of a scientist as being male, wearing a white lab coat, having a ‘mad’ appearance – fuzzy grey hair, glasses and the like – and being surrounded by test tubes, bunsen burners, tripods, flasks and the like, is still so resistant to change and updating.
Elise: We’ve had people talk to us about TV shows and about books…..
Interviewer: When you say ‘We” who do you mean?
This is fascinating. This implies that Elise thinks of her Facebook page as a collaborative effort, a community, despite the fact that she runs it alone. Elise’s Facebook page appears to be ‘open’ to anyone. Or maybe for her, her Facebook page has a life of it’s own.
But what else does it tell us about how people use social media, or why some people gather such a large following.
Thanks to Sui Fai John Mak for posting a link to the CBS News video on his Facebook Page.
I don’t Twitter or Tweet!
I have a Twitter account, but I’m not yet convinced that I want to go down this route. Apologies to anyone who has tried to connect with me that way.
I’ve had some quite persuasive arguments put to me about the benefits of ‘twittering’. A friend told me that I would only see the benefits once I had a big enough group of people to follow or be followed by. I think the figure he mentioned was over 50.
This article Brave New World of Digital Intimacy (which is quite old now – 2006) is also quite persuasive in many ways. But there are also some scary bits.
“Sometimes I think this stuff is just crazy, and everybody has got to get a life and stop obsessing over everyone’s trivia and gossiping,” she (Ahan) said.
Yet Ahan knows that she cannot simply walk away from her online life, because the people she knows online won’t stop talking about her, or posting unflattering photos. She needs to stay on Facebook just to monitor what’s being said about her. This is a common complaint I heard, particularly from people in their 20s who were in college when Facebook appeared and have never lived as adults without online awareness. For them, participation isn’t optional. If you don’t dive in, other people will define who you are.
This is a real life example of the tyranny of participation that I mentioned in an earlier post.
There’s lots of positive stuff in the article, but I’m still not convinced. However, I’ve always been one of the last to adopt new technologies. Give me another couple of years and I might have changed my mind!
The article is worth reading though.
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2019-04-25T15:45:43Z
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https://jennymackness.wordpress.com/tag/facebook/
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Arts
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Reference
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weny
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ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) - Millions of Americans are facing addiction, including right here in the Twin Tiers.
Medical professionals are making sure they're prepared and can give those who are struggling the treatment they need to overcome this deadly battle.
"The primary goal is to educate primary care doctors, that they're going to see this. In fact, they're going to see it everyday and they have to be comfortable treating it and recognizing the common symptoms, the affect it has on families and also, telling them about some of the newer treatments that are out there," says Richard Terry, Director of Medical Education at Arnot Health.
On Thursday, over a hundred, health care professionals from across the region attended the Opioid Teaching Day event hosted by Arnot Health. The 5 hour event covered the topic of addiction, and featured a nationally renowned speaker who focused on the biology and psychology of addiction.
"So this is the idea, certainly medicine is the beginning of this, but its not enough. Currently, we have 72,000 people who died in 2017. A majority of those, were overdose deaths and were from opioid. So my number one task is to help bring that number down and that's why I'm here," said Tony Rajiv Juneja, Doctor at Manage Addiction Lifeline.
The annual event is in its third year, with each year focusing on a new topic. Arnot Health says they decided this year on "treating addiction as a chronic disease" to help shed light on long term treatment.
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2019-04-20T16:29:22Z
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https://www.weny.com/story/39563130/opioid-teaching-day-focuses-on-treating-addiction-as-a-chronic-disease
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Arts
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Health
| 0.862467 |
apu
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The following article is sourced from Asahi Net which focuses on the different computer platforms and browsers that are common among educational users stating what is supported and compatible with Sakai.
Supported: We have tested this platform/browser and actively support it by resolving known issues.
Compatible: Partially tested, but due to lack of test coverage unexpected bugs may be discovered. We make no specific quality commitments, but to our knowledge this platform/browser is usable.
Untested: Due to lack of test coverage unexpected bugs may be discovered. We make no quality commitments for this particular platform/browser.
Unsupported: This platform/browser is known to have quality issues and its usage is not recommended.
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2019-04-25T17:45:02Z
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https://support.apu.edu/hc/en-us/articles/221901048-Sakai-Platform-Browser-Compatibility
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Arts
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Computers
| 0.974769 |
mass
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The Department provides many of its programs through contracts with community based organizations or other entities offering services to youth.
The Purchase of Service unit is responsible for conducting procurements and managing the contract process for the Department's contracted programs. The Purchase of Services for DYS clients is spelled out through the Commonwealth's regulations governing procurement (801 CMR 21:00 ).
All services being bid are advertised through the Commonwealth's Procurement web site: COMMBUYS Resource Center .
Vendors wishing to perform client related services to the Department must complete a pre-qualification process (detailed under Contracting with Health and Human Services ). This process helps to ensure the stability of providers serving the Commonwealth's clients. After initial approval, an annual re-qualification process exists to monitor the continued health and stability of the service providers.
The Department of Youth Services is authorized to contract for client services only with not-for profit vendors under its enabling legislation.
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2019-04-21T10:39:08Z
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https://www.mass.gov/service-details/contracting-with-the-department-of-youth-services
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Health
| 0.792686 |
chicagotribune
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Jessica Walter as Lucille Bluth on "Arrested Development"
I know, this deranged Fox comedy is sort of canceled -- it'll come back in December for a few episodes -- and there's not a ton of hope it will ever come back after that (Showtime, which is rumored to be interested in the loopy comedy, won't comment on whether it might pick up the show).
It's very hard to choose which Bluth family member I'll miss most. But for today, it's Lucille, who's the polar opposite of Rochelle on "Everybody Hates Chris": Lucille is perpetually drunk and couldn't care less what kind of trouble her kids get in. She volunteered one son for the Army, fooled around with her husband's brother and could barely bring herself to attend her husband's court dates. Her only concern is keeping the cocktails coming, and making sure she has an ample supply of her husband's ill-gotten loot.
Her blithe disregard for every precept of good parenting is refreshing, and Jessica Walter wisely doesn't try to make Lucille likable. She's much more fun as a slightly sloshed, wickedly sarcastic non-nurturer, and TV won't be the same without her.
Tichina Arnold as Rochelle on "Everybody Hates Chris"
As the mother on this hit UPN comedy, Arnold is a master of The Look. "That look means, `There's a smack over here if you want it," narrator Chris Rock explains.
Rochelle's brand of mothering is decidedly old-school; you're unlikely to hear a modern-day parent threaten to "slap your face out the phone book." The funny thing is, Rochelle never follows through on her threats; she doesn't lay a hand on her kids, but then she doesn't have to. This mother hen just needs The Look and her sharp tongue to get her brood into line.
Behind that look, though, there's a protective, loving mother, which Arnold makes clear. It's rare to see a mother this funny and this fierce all at once on television; props to Arnold for making Rochelle much more than just another wise-cracking sitcom mom.
Kelly Bishop and Edward Herrmann as Emily and Richard Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls"
"Gilmore Girls" has been uneven at best this season; the protracted fight between Lorelai and Rory Gilmore left the writers scrambling to cram the show with filler plots that stretched many fans' patience to the limit.
Through it all, Bishop and Herrmann have been, as usual, one of the main reasons to tune in to this comedy-drama: As Rory's ultra-WASP grandparents, they've been an unbeatable combination for six seasons. This year, Herrmann's work has been particularly moving, especially when Richard began to question whether he and his wife did the right thing by taking in Rory after she dropped out of Yale and fought with her mom. His pain at the realization he may have wronged both Lorelai and Rory is palpable. And Emily's smackdown of the mother of Rory's rich boyfriend was an instant TV classic. Nobody does polite evisceration quite like Emily Gilmore.
These two characters could have been stereotypical preppies, but thank goodness, they're so much more, thanks to Herrmann and Bishop's fantastic work. Do you hear me, Emmy voters?
Robert Knepper as T-Bag on "Prison Break"
T-Bag is used to attention. Strutting around Fox River Penitentiary with his posse in tow, Theodore Bagwell, a.k.a. T-Bag, revels in the fact that he's one of the institution's most feared inmates. Whether he's terrorizing a string of young male "companions" or fomenting a riot, T-Bag is compellingly unpredictable, cracking jokes with his lilting Southern accent one minute, threatening ultra-violence the next.
T-Bag may revel in attention, but Robert Knepper, who has worked in television, theater and film for 25 years and has a role in the acclaimed movie "Good Night, and Good Luck," is finding it strange to be recognized for his work on "Prison Break."
"People look at me now," the actor says over dinner at one of his favorite haunts, The Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company. "It's gone from, `Are you that guy?' to, `You're that guy!'"
Indeed, throughout dinner, fans stop by to pay their respects to the actor; the reaction is just as warm at a Lincoln Park bar later. Though it's a new thing, Knepper appreciates fans' attention; it makes his return to Chicago all the sweeter.
Knepper, who grew up in a small town in Ohio and was a theater major at Northwestern from 1977-'81, made a splash in several early '80s Chicago theater productions, including Victory Gardens' "Ties," as well as "Class Enemy" at Next Theatre and David Mamet's "Lake Boat" at the Goodman.
"I worked every day. I was so lucky," Knepper says of his time in Chicago's tight-knit theater world. "You didn't do theater to get discovered, you did it to do theater. And I've never felt that sense of community anywhere else."
Though Knepper, who can be found most days on the "Prison Break" set doing Dr. Seuss-inspired drawings, which he faxes every night to his 3-year-old son in Los Angeles, has little in common with T-Bag (aside from a sly sense of humor), he thinks working in Chicago gives his performance an extra edge.
"I don't know if I could have done the same work if the show was shot in L.A.," he says. "People say, `What do you draw on to play such a desperate character?' But T-Bag treats the prison like his castle. He's the leader of this group of people. . . . T-Bag can walk down the [halls] feeling like, `This is my place.'"
And that's how Knepper feels about the Windy City. "It's like the old days, it's like a great theater experience," Knepper says of "Prison Break," which is filmed in and around Chicago. "Everyone depends on everyone else, and it's truly an amazing team of actors and writers."
Though it's not yet known when "Prison Break" will return after its Nov. 28 "fall finale," Knepper, having lived through the blizzard of 1979, is prepared for whatever happens before shooting wraps up in Chicago in March. "I'm ready, I have my Arctic coat," Knepper says with a laugh.
WORST: ABC is bringing back "The Bachelor" in January. Why, ABC -- are you just too darn successful and really need a setback?
BEST: "Battlestar Galactica" has been given a third season, and part two of the second season begins on Sci Fi on Jan. 6, which isn't soon enough.
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2019-04-24T13:31:55Z
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2005-11-20-0511200454-story.html
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Arts
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Reference
| 0.521434 |
deviantart
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This is the run animation I made long time ago for the "Dagger Master" in Brashmonkey Spriter.
It was one of my first Run-animations ever, so it might look a little bit odd.
His hips are a little too big for example so when his legs move the back part looks just wrong.
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2019-04-21T20:41:50Z
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https://www.deviantart.com/moonstar2d/art/Dagger-Master-Run-Animation-652091791
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Arts
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Games
| 0.561192 |
wordpress
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We’re in a phase in advertising where the medium is not only influential, but also highly inspirational. People want to be moved by what they see. They want brands to tell stories and not just convey jargon filled, superficially packaged product features with mindless portrayal of the same. Some examples of inspirational ads with a great story-build, would be the bournvita ad, KBC’s ‘loudspeaker‘ commercial, PepsiCo’s ‘Back to school’ ad and Under Armour’s amazing Misty Copeland commercial, among others.
Such ads, naturally, get talked about more and shared more.
Jumping on the bandwagon, is Nescafe, whose strategy so far was focused on highlighting moments that seamlessly relate to coffee. With this commercial, they’ve put in a lot of thought to create magic around their brand and enhance the connect with audiences.
This moving commercial features an odd story of a stand-up comedian who stammers. It begins with him performing in front of a crowd while telling the story of how his stammer had earlier affected his choice of career. He tells it with subtle humour weaved in, with prominent self-criticism. This is what hooks you onto the story. At no point does he indulge in self-pity even though there are slight glimpses of it. The treatment of this story is where the real appeal lies.
The story proceeds to show how he decided to turn things around and use the stammering as a strength instead of being pulled down by it. Perfectly timed, the product is first shown at just about this exact moment. Association to victory – simply perfect. As the story proceeds with a subtle background score of a piano, you can’t help but place yourself in his shoes and fall in love with his beautiful story.
With a generous amount of adorably funny moments, he goes on to thank coffee (doesn’t name the brand) for giving him the strength to go on. This is quickly followed by humour to dampen any forced product placement. Quoting him, ‘Thank God for coffee. It kept me going and kept you awake’. Perfect again, isn’t it?
After this, the video charges forward to a victorious tone where he enthusiastically breaks into ‘Let’s get started’. With this, Nescafe flawlessly leads us to their tagline ‘It all starts with a Nescafe’.
All I want to do is meet the script-writer and give him a pat on his back for this beautiful piece of monologue. I don’t think I’ve seen such a seamless brand tie-in before, where the brand takes the limelight without compromising the story.
All in all, one might easily be moved to tears with this.
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2019-04-19T18:22:15Z
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https://theadwoman.wordpress.com/tag/stand-up/
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Arts
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Reference
| 0.383253 |
colostate
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Once a month, the Little Shop of Physics Crew teams up with the CSU College of Natural Sciences Learning Community for an event called “Get Your Science On”. In September, we explored giant water balloons. Fun was had by all.
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2019-04-22T16:17:35Z
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http://www.lsop.colostate.edu/tag/giant-water-balloon/
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Arts
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Recreation
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philly
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PITTSBURGH - The Phillies are 23-14 when they score first and dropped to 14-35 when the opponent scores first after Friday's 8-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
The Pirates jumped on starter Roberto Hernandez for four first-inning runs.
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard said afterward that in any game, it's huge to score first.
"You need that momentum on your side," Howard said. "It puts the other team on their heels a little bit."
Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg was asked if he thought the energy was sapped out of his team after that first inning in which Hernandez threw 45 pitches.
"In the first inning, I did," Sandberg said.
Howard said that playing with a lead can relax a team.
"You can get a little more comfortable and feel a little more confident as a pitcher once you are able to go out there with a lead," he said.
Conversely, frequently playing from behind can be an exercise in frustration.
"With the way things have gone this year, it's even tougher, there is no dancing around it," Howard said. "It's a tough situation to be in when you are scratching and clawing and trying to win games."
Phillies righthander A.J. Burnett was a popular player in his previous two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, so it was no surprise that he was in demand when the Phillies made their first appearance at PNC Park Friday.
Burnett, who helped the Pirates earn a playoff spot last season, will pitch in Sunday's game against Jeff Locke.
While saying that it was special to come back, Burnett wasn't as comfortable when asked about a rumor that he could return to the Pirates if the Phillies go into selling mode.
When asked about that possibility, Burnett had a predictable answer.
"I don't have any thoughts on that," he said. "I am in Philly right now and that is where my mind is."
Carlos Ruiz continues to make a slow recovery from a concussion suffered on June 26, but Sandberg said there has been some improvement.
"Chooch is coming along slowly, maybe about 30 percent better on tests, some light tests," Sandberg said before Friday's game.
Sandberg said Ruiz will continue to be evaluated and will be tested again on Monday.
"He has been showing improvement the last couple of days," the manager said.
Phillies backup catcher Wil Nieves, recovering from a strained right quadriceps, played in his third rehab game on Friday for Gulf Coast League Phillies. Nieves went 0 for 3 as a DH and is now 2 for 10 in three games.
"Will has a playing schedule from now through the 7th or 8th of [getting] at-bats," Sandberg said. "He is still hampered on running at full strength, but he has caught some innings and DH'ed."
Nieves has caught one game and been a DH in the other two.
In the second inning, Phillies leftfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. and centerfielder Ben Revere collided on what turned out to be triple by Andrew McCutchen.
"When the ball got there, that is when we heard each other and we tried to stop in the middle and it was already too late," Revere said.
Domonic Brown returned after missing two games while on paternity leave. Brown grounded out as a pinch-hitter to end the game. In a corresponding move, outfielder Aaron Altherr was optioned back to Reading.
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2019-04-20T08:44:41Z
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https://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20140705_Howard__Sandberg_bemoan_slow_starts_to_game.html
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cnet
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Apple opens its OS X Beta Seed Program for the first time to non-developers.
Apple's OS X betas aren't just for developers anymore.
Apple threw open the doors to its OS X Beta Seed Program on Tuesday, allowing anybody who registers at the Apple Seed site to download and install the latest OS X beta for 10.9.3 Mavericks. Users will be able to download the pre-release update today.
People who sign up for the beta must accept a confidentiality agreement then install a Beta Access Utility app on their Macs. It will then let you view and download pre-release versions of OS X in the Mac App Store Updates panel. The unusual move follows last fall's free update to OS X 10.9.3 Mavericks, the first time that Apple did not charge for a major OS X update.
While this is the first time since the final release of OS X 10.0 in 2001 that Apple has issued a public beta for OS X, the company did call the pre-release version of OS X from September 2000 the OS X Public Beta. However, it retailed for $29.95, a rare although not unheard-of practice for publicly-available betas of commercial software.
Apple declined to specify when the update will go live to all users.
Update at 3:43 p.m. PT with additional background.
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2019-04-20T09:31:07Z
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https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-lets-commoners-in-on-os-x-betas/
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Computers
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This file (broadcasts/documents/Retirement-March-2019/workbooks/CSRS-Retirement-Seminar-Workbook-March-2019.pdf) was not found. It has either been moved or deleted.
If you require additional assistance or would like to report a broken link, contact: nctc_webmaster@fws.gov.
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2019-04-23T11:01:38Z
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https://nctc.fws.gov/broadcasts/documents/Retirement-March-2019/workbooks/CSRS-Retirement-Seminar-Workbook-March-2019.pdf
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Arts
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Reference
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canlit
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This review “Indias of the Mind” originally appeared in Community Values . Spec. issue of Canadian Literature 148 (Spring 1996): 157-160.
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2019-04-21T18:42:42Z
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https://canlit.ca/article/indias-of-the-mind/
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"New Orleans, La., policewomen are shown wearing new uniforms of a tropical weight fabric of "Dacron" polyester fiber and wool. The ability of "Dacron" to hold a press in humid weather in such cool, lightweight fabrics makes it particularly suitable for the Gulf Coast city. Cities which have adopted summer uniforms containing this modern fiber have had proof through actual wear that they wear longer than heavier uniforms of traditional fabrics and have a reliably neater appearance."
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2019-04-22T22:39:22Z
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http://reuther.wayne.edu/node/9325
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Reference
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Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the right ventricular (RV) performance during exercise in patients who underwent mitral valve repair for chronic mitral valve insufficiency relative to healthy individuals and to assess exercise capacity using a semisupine ergometer. Methods: We studied 56 patients who underwent mitral valve repair for degenerative posterior mitral leaflet prolapse between 2005 and 2014 and a control group of 13 healthy individuals. Clinical data were collected prospectively, and echocardiographic measurements of RV function were obtained at rest and at peak exercise. Results: One-third of the study patients had RV systolic dysfunction as indicated by tricuspid annular plane excursion (TAPSE) at rest. Resting TAPSE was lower in the study group (16.7 ± 3.3 mm) than in the control group (24.4 ± 4.3 mm), p < 0.001. TAPSE increased in both groups during exercise and exercise was shown to have a significant main effect on TAPSE F(1, 52) = 80, p < 0.001. TAPSE increased more in the control group and an interaction was detected between the participant groups (study group vs. control group) and exercise, F(1, 52) = 24, p < 0.001. In the study group, Poor postoperative RV function was associated with preoperative left ventricular dilatation but was not correlated with impaired maximum exercise capacity. Conclusions: Despite the excellent clinical outcome during rest and exercise after mitral valve repair, our results suggest patients that have undergone mitral valve repair due to posterior leaflet prolapse have significantly reduced RV function at rest and during exercise compared to healthy controls at long-term follow-up, as measured by TAPSE.
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2019-04-22T02:29:13Z
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https://portal.research.lu.se/portal/en/publications/late-right-ventricular-performance-after-mitral-valve-repair-assessed-by-exercise-echocardiography(5946e900-d704-46fd-a9a8-e12f78965a6c).html
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Health
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Things are more peaceful with Werner Büttner of Hamburg, who, being born in 1954, is five years younger than Barfuss. His paintings on the theme of “Sozialstaatsimpressionen” (Impressions of the social state) may not be intended as the well-meaning niceties of the bourgeois quest for beauty, but they don’t really cause pain. For this exhibition Büttner published a catalogue about “The Problems of Miniature Golf in European Painting,” posing that recreation as a petit bourgeois pleasure pendant to the high pathos of the social state. He is also the author of a current book, Schrecken der Demokratie (Horrors of democracy); anyone wanting a real shock can find it there. But regardless of miniature golf, democracy, the state, or anything else, Büttner’s paintings are basically well and good.
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2019-04-21T07:01:06Z
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https://www.artforum.com/print/reviews/198401/werner-buttner-64910
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Arts
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everything2
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The onza is a type of South American cat. It was first described by conquistadors as a species distinct from the two well-known large cats of South America, the cougar and the jaguar. The name came from the Latin word Uncia, which in those days often referred to the cheetah, since the conquistadors believed that it was a form of cheetah. Nowadays, Uncia more frequently refers to the snow leopard (Panthera uncia).
The onza was described as being longer than the cougar, but longer-legged and much more lightly built. It was often described as having pointed ears, which is typical of most smaller cats but not of the cougar or jaguar. Locals feared the cat and considered it fierce. They were quite adamant, as well, that it was a different animal from the well-known cougar.
The scientific community showed no interest in investigating these reports, ridiculing the whole thing as superstition and cryptozoological humbuggery. Even when a hunter shot an onza in 1938, no scientific examination was conducted. Luckily, the hunter kept the skull. In 1986, another one was killed by a farmer in Mexico, who believed he was being attacked by a jaguar. He contacted a nearby experienced hunter for advice, though, when he discovered that the animal he had killed seemed to be neither a puma nor a jaguar. The carcass was then taken to a university in Mazatlan for further study.
In 1998, researchers at Texas Tech University examined a frozen corpse of an onza, possibly the same one shot in 1986. They did some DNA tests, and reached the conclusion that the animal, while physically distinct, was genetically indistinguishable from an ordinary Puma concolor. They did not rule out the possibility that it was a previously unrecognized subspecies, however.
Some reports state that the specimen examined at Texas Tech had non-retractable claws, though I have not been able to determine the original source for this claim. This would be unusual, since most cougars have retractable claws, like all cats except the cheetah. German zoologist Helmut Hemmer suggested that the onza may represent a relict population of the American cheetah Miracinonyx trumanii, which would explain the non-retractable claws, but comparison of known fossil M. trumanii skulls with the skull of the onza confirms that they are different animals. Recently discovered DNA evidence sheds some light on this, though: it turns out that both modern cheetahs and the extinct M. trumanii are fairly closely related to the Puma genus. It is therefore possible that the gene for non-retractable claws exists within the cougar genome, and may have surfaced due to random mutation, either as a common trait in a subspecies, or as a freak mutation in a single aberrant individual.
The mystery of the onza isn't entirely solved, but it's a lot clearer than it was. We now know with reasonable certainty that a population of oddly-colored cougars, either a color variant or a proper subspecies, exist in South America. They remain unstudied in the wild, and only minimally studied at all. Some cryptozoologists hold out hope that the onza will eventually be declared a separate species, though without further evidence, this seems improbable.
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2019-04-22T02:53:16Z
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https://everything2.com/title/Onza
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Science
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ukzn
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Artist(s): Yowana and his friend Emugat | 1950-00-00 | Auleru flute, Central African, Emugat, Folk music, Lukiko, Mbale district, Teso, Tororo, Uganda, Yowana, ILAM | Topical song with Auleru, vertical flute, open, four notes., A clever use of the lower and upper octaves in the pipe. The lower follows the higher. The player blows across the square end of the open pipe.
Composer: Alfred (Composer)Dhola Men and Women | 1950-00-00 | Alfred, Dhola, Dhola, Drum, East African, Harp, Indigenous music, Lukiko, Mourning song, Orchestra, Pipe Band, Tororo, Uganda, ILAM | Further details refer to ILAM record number: CR2167.
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2019-04-26T09:54:06Z
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http://samap.ukzn.ac.za/audio-location/lukiko
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Arts
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Arts
| 0.979917 |
forbes
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Buyout titan grew up wealthy in Greenwich, Conn.; played hockey at Yale. With brother, founded private equity firm Forstmann Little 1978. Critic of junk bonds made hundreds of millions buying, growing, flipping Gulfstream Aerospace and General Instruments. In 2004 bought talent agency IMG for $750 million. Company's clients include golfer Tiger Woods, model Gisele BYndchen. Owns 24 Hour Fitness. Linked to Top Chef cohost Padma Lakshmi.
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2019-04-23T02:12:29Z
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https://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/54/400list08_Theodore-Forstmann_511W.html
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Arts
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Business
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louisiana
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LAFAYETTE – A tribute to the late Bradley H. Pollock, a University of Louisiana at Lafayette history instructor, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in the UL Lafayette quadrangle, behind Martin Hall.
He taught at UL Lafayette for 25 years; his courses included African history, African-American history and global issues.
Pollock received a master’s degree in history from UL Lafayette in 1980 and continued his graduate studies in history at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He held a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College of Ohio.
In 1984, Pollock returned to Lafayette as a faculty member. He was a community activist who worked to raise awareness of the importance of African-American culture and racial equality.
“Professor Pollock touched the lives of countless students in his 25 years at our university,” said friend and colleague Dr. Robert Carriker, a professor of history and head of UL Lafayette’s History Department.
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2019-04-24T07:48:56Z
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http://anisette.ucs.louisiana.edu/Advancement/PRNS/news/2009/311.shtml
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Arts
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News
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usu
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Description Alvin Webley Peterson grave marker in the Ephraim Park Cemetery, Ephraim, Utah shows a flat headstone with evergreens and a deer engraved in the upper left corner. In the bottom left corner of the headstone is a campfire with a hotdog on a stick leaning on some rocks. In the bottom right corner is a baseball cap and a baseball glove with a ball in it. Above the top end of the grave marker there is a small evergreen tree planted in the ground with a cement border around it. On the left side of the evergreen there is a bouquet of pink, yellow, and white flowers.
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2019-04-20T18:52:20Z
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http://digital.lib.usu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/barretoelke/id/749/
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Sports
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umd
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Dissertation directed by: Professor Allison Druin College of Education, Human Development Institute of Advanced Computer Studies This study examined the elaboration and recall of children's stories through analysis of the content and structure of children's retelling of a well-known wordless story book, Frog, Where Are You? (Mayer, 1969). This picture book, which has been used in many international studies, (e.g., Berman, 1988; Trabasso et al., 1992), was presented to 72 children (ages 6-7) in England and Sweden. The technology that was utilized in this study was KidPad (Druin et al., 1997), a children's spatial storytelling application. Each child was presented with one of three conditions: (a) a paper version of a picture book, (b) a non-spatial computer presentation of this book with traditional hyperlinks, or (c) a spatial computer presentation of this book with animated panning and zooming between pictures. The study participants were asked to retell the story first with the story technology in front of them, and then without the story technology. Children's story elaboration and recall were coded for structure and content using two previously developed instruments (Berman, 1988; Trabasso et al., 1992). For structure, evidence was provided by text length, number of references to plot advancing events and of plot summations, types of connectivity markers, and the use of verb tense. For content, evidence was offered by relationships, initiating events, attempts, purposeful attempts, failures, and subordinate and superordinate goals. Multivariate analyses of variance were performed focusing on media type, gender, and language. Results revealed that media type was statistically significant in every major category of measure, while language was significant only in the structure measures. There were no significant gender differences and there were no interaction effects. Results illustrated that the spatial computer presentation assisted in many storytelling areas, with greater benefits in elaboration than in recall. Children's stories showed more complex story structure and a greater understanding of initiating events and goals. This study was a part of KidStory, a European Union-funded, 3-year international research initiative (i3, ESE project # 29310) creating innovative technologies for and with young children.
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2019-04-25T14:16:57Z
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https://hcil.umd.edu/pub-perm-link/?id=2001-24
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Arts
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Computers
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umanitoba
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My research explored how strategic environmental assessment (SEA) is used as a tool for planning in relation to solid waste management (SWM) in Kenya. Two SEA cases- Nairobi Urban Masterplan (NIUPLAN) and Kinanie Leather Industrial Park (KLIP) were selected for analysis. The research was conducted utilizing interviews with local community members, SEA practitioners and government officials, participant observation and focus groups. In relation to the SEA of SWM, results show that the two SEAs considered the SWM in their plan process but that this was not initiated at the early strategic stage of the process. Findings show that the SEA process is still evolving in Kenya, with noted strengths (e.g., freedom from coercion, equal opportunity to participate, and inclusion of the most affected public), and areas for improvement (e.g., scope of consideration of the SEA, SEA capacity and training, SEA reporting).
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2019-04-20T20:48:30Z
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https://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/xmlui/handle/1993/32554
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Society
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usatoday
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The Mediterranean boasts many famous ports of call -- Athens; Alexandria, Egypt; and Rome, to name a few. The Mediterranean Sea touches 21 countries, including Spain, Monaco, France, Egypt, Italy, Turkey, Israel and Morocco. On a cruise to the Mediterranean, you can visit such disparate sites as the pyramids, the Rock of Gibraltar and the Vatican.
Turkey is part of two continents, Europe and Asia, and it shows influences of both. Istanbul is a city rich in history, with old mosques and palaces, but you can also see the remains of the glory of the former Byzantine and Ottoman empires. The Blue Mosque has 260 stained-glass windows, six minarets and lots of decorative tile. Enjoy eating authentic kebabs or barbunya pilaki, which is roasted baby eggplant topped with garlic, tomatoes and olive oil-fried onions.
Alexander the Great founded Alexandria in 332 B.C. It has a seaside promenade, colonial buildings and wide avenues that contribute to its exotic feel. Visit the Roman Amphitheatre and the Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuggafa, which date back to the second century. You can also watch a soccer game at one of the four stadiums in the city and feast on falafel and shawirma.
Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean. Because it is an island, Sardinia has plenty of beautiful beaches where you can lie on the soft sand or scuba dive in the underwater caves. Cagliari, on Sardinia, hosts many festivals throughout the year amid its unique architecture and historic monuments. Visiting the ghost towns on the island or the 700-plus cone-shaped buildings is a day-long adventure, and a bottle of genuine Italian wine made in one of Cagliari’s vineyards makes for a satisfying end of day full of sightseeing.
Malaga is Spain’s second-largest port and the capital of Costa del Sol. Pleasing weather makes strolling the streets and enjoying the beaches and gardens in the town where Pablo Picasso was born natural pursuits . For something indoors, the cathedral in the heart of town displays carved choir stalls, pictures and 103 carved saints. Even more unusual than the cathedral are the caves in Neria and the Alhambra Palace. The restaurants in Malaga serve authentic tapas to help satisfy your appetite.
Piraeus is Athens’ main port and the largest in Greece. The Kastella neighborhood offers scenic views of the Saronic Gulf, and the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon are Grecian landmarks that are must-sees in Athens. Monastiraka hosts a traditional Grecian flea market if you are looking for local shopping, but to get a feel for the historical significance of the city, visit the National Archaeological Museum. For an authentic local meal, check out local restaurants that serve ouzo with seafood mezedes.
Rada,, James. "Mediterranean Cruise Destinations." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/mediterranean-cruise-destinations-18936.html. Accessed 19 April 2019.
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2019-04-19T15:09:02Z
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https://traveltips.usatoday.com/mediterranean-cruise-destinations-18936.html
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Recreation
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wikipedia
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"Hearts" is a song written by Jesse Barish and performed by Marty Balin in 1981, included in his debut solo album Balin. It was Balin's third single in nineteen years (after his distant and unsuccessful songs "Nobody but You" and "I Specialize in Love"/"You Are the One" of 1962.) and the biggest hit of his solo career.
It reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, and #20 on the U.S. rock chart in 1981.
The single ranked #41 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1981.
James Last released a version of the song on his 1982 album, Non Stop Dancing ’82 – Hits Around the World.
Dalida released a version of the song in France entitled "Nostalgie" on her 1982 album, Spécial Dalida.
Seija Simola released a version of the song in Finland entitled "Tunne" on her 1984 album, Tunteet.
Marina Lima released a version of the song on her 1987 album, Virgem.
Jefferson Starship released a live version on their 2001 album, Across the Sea of Suns.
^ Tamarakin, Jeff (2003). Got a Revolution: The Turbulent Flight of Jefferson Airplane. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-671-03403-0.
^ "Marty Balin, "Hearts" Chart Positions". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
^ "Marty Balin, "Hearts" Single Release". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1981". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1981-08-29. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1981-08-29. Retrieved 2018-09-24.
^ "James Last, Non Stop Dancing '82 – Hits Around the World". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
^ "Seija Simola, Tunteet". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
^ "Marina Lima, Virgem". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
^ "Jefferson Starship, Across the Sea of Suns". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
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2019-04-23T08:14:54Z
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearts_(song)
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Reference
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smugmug
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I took these pictures of barns around 35 years ago - mid 70's. There's a couple of exceptions, but the majority of these barns have been scanned from 35mm slides. I wish I could reshoot digitally, but even if the barns still exist I will never have that opportunity. I could not locate any of them if I had to, but they were in the Midwest, probably Iowa, Missouri, Illinois or Wisconsin, or Pennsylvania. Some of the shots/scans are better than others but, to me, they are all part of a collection. If anyone would recognize any of these barns, I would love to hear from you.
The more recent pictures are digital. I took a trip to the Midwest this spring and was able to find any number of barns. Not as old as the previous ones, but some were very nice.
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2019-04-23T09:58:08Z
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https://pjphelan.smugmug.com/Architecture-Whole-or-any-part/Old-Barns/i-xZ59zcF
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Reference
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wordpress
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Wow is all that can be said about this wedding. It was such an honor to get to be a part of this BIG day. It’s definitely one that will go down in the books for Bride Support – a double wedding! Sisters Chrissi & Jenny and their mother brought us on board to help out under the premium coordination package. We helped them pull together vendor recommendations, to do lists, a timeline, the ceremony flow – and much more – in order for their day to go off without a hitch.
Their special day was a beautiful outdoor wedding day at the picturesque venue, Hope Glen Farm, where friends & family gathered to witness the memorable day. The outdoor ceremony had beautiful music and a personable officiant – who was part of the family. The father of the brides walked his two girls down the aisle where their men were waiting for them. Both couples recited their own vows and exchanged their rings and kissed their first kiss as husband & wife – what a joyous ceremony! Guests celebrated at the reception with Gastrotruck’s food truck serving the night’s meal – as well as dessert. The dance in the barn went all night and these two couples’ lives were off to a great start. Congrats to all!
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2019-04-20T22:41:11Z
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https://bridesupport.wordpress.com/tag/double-wedding/
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Business
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wordpress
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Have to do something about it. I just feel like in the winer time I have no desire to splurge.
Anyways, let’s get started with my recent beauty haul.
First item I got is this hair mask. I have run out of my hair mask a couple of weeks ago, but decided to buy a new one only after I got a haircut on Monday. I have this little tradition, whenever I get a haircut, I always buy some new treatment for my hair after that. So since I have oils, conditioners, heat protection, bla bla bla other stuff from Lee Stafford (that I am obsessed with), I realised I didn’t have a hair mask, so I got this one. It was around $8, which is a great deal, because the bottle is huge.
Haven’t tried this yet, but I am pretty sure it’s good. I usually use hair mask only once a week, because if I do more, my hair tends to get even more oily. So what I do with hair masks, I wash my hair in the evening, apply the mask on my hair from ears and down to the ends, then I do a very high hair bun (without rinsing the mask), and go to bed. In the morning I rinse the mask, my hair looks very healthy and shiny after this little procedure.
I also got a new face mask. I run out of my Nivea one, so I wanted to try out something new. I found these in Watson’s and because they were very affordable, I decided to give them a shot.
I have tried all of them. They didn’t break me out, left my skin feeling fresh and matte. If you have combination to oily skin, definitely try them out.
It really smells like chocolate and leaves my skin super soft. Also, I’ve noticed how great are all the Beauty Formulas products. You can never go wrong with them.
That’s it for my little beauty haul. Hope you guys enjoyed it.
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2019-04-25T06:13:06Z
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https://adilebkk.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/another-little-beauty-haul/
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Shopping
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boun
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Glass, paper, metal and plastic are found a set of four in organic written. Via “Waste Producers Knowledge Assessment Form” which is filled with the pursuit of building supervisors, the amount of monthly waste is determined. As a result of the data obtained in accordance with this form “Waste Producer Information Assessment Table” has been formed, in line with this information, recyclable waste points have been identified in the buildings of our university. They are collected from all campuses one day per week by Beşiktaş and Sarıyer Municipalities. The layout of the recycling bins are regularly controlled by the members of Boğaziçi University Environmental Club and by green campus scholarship students.
Recyclable wastes are collected from campuses every Wednesday by Sarıyer and Beşiktaş Municipalities.
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2019-04-23T06:30:03Z
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https://yesilkampus.boun.edu.tr/en/content/recyclable-waste-management
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Reference
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jmu
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The minor in film studies is designed for students who wish to extend their critical understanding of visual communication and narrative form by studying how movies tell stories, convey information and influence audiences. Because the program is cross disciplinary, it examines films as both art and entertainment, bringing together the literary traditions of English and the communication perspectives of media arts and design. Together, the aim is to explore cinema's pictorial "language," investigate its commercial consequences and evaluate its impact across cultures as a medium for enacting the human story.
Six credit hours may be double-counted between the minor and major. Information is available from the film studies adviser of the Media Arts and Design, School of or the English, Department of .
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2019-04-20T10:20:57Z
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http://catalog.jmu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=10&poid=3275&returnto=363
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Arts
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Arts
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progarchives
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The fifth Univers Zero studio album was to be the last for 13 years, and while it is a strong piece of work it's a bit of a comedown after the twin peaks of Ceux Du Dehors and Uzed. Two musicians from earlier line ups rejoined for this recording; violinist Patrick Hanappier and keyboard player Andy Kirk. Kirk also composed most of the music on the album, with Daniel Denis contributing just two shorter pieces, and electric keyboards feature even more prominent than on UZED.
The album gets off to a strong start with the title track, composed by Andy Kirk. This is on a par with the best of early Univers Zero, and there is some excellent soprano sax from Dirk Descheemacker. Two shoter pieces follow, both composed by Daniel Denis. Chinavox is an effective piece of chamber rock which has the atmosphere of Univers Zero's earlier work but which isn't particularly memorable, while Bruit Dans Les Murs is a piece dominated by electric keyboards that actually sounds closer to Present or even Henry Cow on Western Culture. Denis' drumming is outstanding on this track, and it points the way forward to his solo album Sirius and the Ghosts. The second half of the album is taken up with the 20 minutes long The Funeral Plain, another Andy Kirk composition. There are some highly effective passages, and the use of synthesisers and electronic effects is an early foretaste of the kind of music that Univers Zero would create when they reconvened in the late 90s, but there are also places where it feels a little drawn out; the piece may have been more effective if it had been a little shorter.
Heatwave is a worthy addition to Univers Zero's discography, but is definitely one of their lesser albums. This is partly due to the increased use of synthesisers and electric keyboards; while these are deployed very effectively at times, Patrick Hanappier and Dirk Descheemaeker are both oddly under used. The use of orchestral instruments has always been one of Univers Zero's defining features, and without them the music becomes good but rather generic avant prog. Newcomers should start with one of the earlier albums, while established fans will find enough good material on this album to make it worth tracking down.
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2019-04-23T15:06:45Z
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http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=135039
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Bill W. is currently considered a "single author." If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Bill W. is composed of 6 names. You can examine and separate out names.
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2019-04-20T22:26:15Z
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https://www.librarything.com/author/wbill
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The SPECTRE/VASY project developed a toolbox for the design and debugging of protocals and distributed systems. This toolbox is based on the LOTOS language (ISO 8807 standard). It offers simulation, code generation, partial or exhaustive verification capabilities that make it possible to detect potential design errors in complex systems at the earliest stage, thus resulting in improved reliability and lower development costs.
This toolbox was distributed to more than 125 sites worldwide and was used in several practical situations. Among the most recent that are worth mentioning are the analysis of the BRP protocol used by Philips for one of their audiovisual products (INRIA), the study of election distributed algorithms on a ring network (INRIA), the analysis of railroad configurations (SICS, Sweden), the characterization of an error in the TCP protocol (GMD-FOKUS, Germany), the study of interactions between telephone services (CWI, Netherlands) as well as the breaking of the Equicrypt security protocol, based on the "trustworthy third party" principle and designed to control access to multimedia services (University of Liège, Belgium).
The toolbox is also used for the verification of multiprocessor architectures developed by Bull in the framework of the VASY initiative of the Bull/INRIA DYADE GIE. In particular, it was used to prove the correctness of the bus arbiter of the PowerScale architecture for the Bull Escala workstations and servers. Current work concerns the cache coherence protocol of the future multiprocessor architecture that will equip top of the line Bull machines.
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2019-04-20T15:21:47Z
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http://vasy.inria.fr/press/release1_eng.html
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MRL 1pr/1pr (MRL/1) mice spontaneously develop a widespread renal vasculitis. The majority of the cells in vasculitic lesions are bright Ly-1, L3T4 and la-positive in contrast to the cells found in lymph nodes and spleens of the old MRL/1 mice. However, despite differences in phenotypical patterns, B and T cells from arteritic lesions do not differ from mononuclear cells (MNC) eluted from MRL/1 lymph nodes with regard to the frequency of IgG secreting cells and the proliferative responses to Concanavalin A (Con A). Co-culture experiments with congeneic MRL+/+(MRL/n) spleen cells indicate that the poor response to Con A of the MNC eluted from vasculitic lesions is, unlike the case of lymph node MNC, due to suppressive action of vasculitic cells on the indicator cell population. Further support for the activation status of infiltrating MHC in kidney vasculitic lesions, expressed by high in vivo uptake of3H-thymidine, was obtained by autoradiography performed on frozen sections. The observed differences in phenotypic patterns and functional features between lymph node MNC and infiltrating vasculitic MNC indicate immune mechanisms may be responsible for the development of lymphadenopathy and vasculopathy, respectively in MRL/1 mouse.
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2019-04-22T02:26:34Z
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http://scholars.uab.edu/display/pub2057985
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Since I’m not currently working full-time I don’t have a place I can skip today.
I took time for myself and kept my Pregnant feet up on the couch.
I just want to give a Shout out to all the Women in my life.
To each of my amazing girlfriends who are so creatively passionate in their endeavors.
To my Mother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law for welcoming into the family with open arms and never make me feel awkward.
I salute each and every one of you today.
A friend of mine posted on Facebook today, stating that International Men’s Day is November 19. At first, I just laughed, isn’t every day Men’s Day? But then when I seriously thought about it, this is equality. This is what Feminism is all about.
There’s a special Day for Women and a special Day for Men.
today Women participated in a Strike.
Can’t take off for the Women’s Strike? Here are 21 ways to show your support.
Learn more about women in the labor movement.
Dine out at a woman- or minority-owned restaurant.
Join or support your local women’s chamber of commerce.
Stream films by female directors.
Support female artists and performers in your community.
Freshen up your timeline and follow female leaders, scientists, writers, and performers on Twitter.
Call or write your legislator and share where you stand on living wage, equal pay, family leave, reproductive justice, and maternal health issues.
Look up the next town hall in your area.
Contribute what you can to different women’s groups and nonprofits.
Buy a box of Girl Scout cookies.
You’ve got friends who should run for office. Tell them.
Find your inner RBG, or at least attempt one of her intense workouts.
Celebrate the women in your life and thank them for the work they do.
Inspire the next generation of brave women with picture books.
Donate new packages of pads and tampons to shelters.
Be an ally for other women you work with.
Watch speeches from the Women’s March to remember why you’re fighting and stay inspired.
Share why you’re striking or why you’d like to strike with your network.
If you’re having trouble thinking of a film you can watch, Buzzfeed has this fun little quiz with plenty of fun films for you to indulge in today!
Thankful for this blog today, but somewhat ashamed- I take for granted all the strong women in my life including those I never met who lived before. I rarely think of what my life would be without them. Sounds like a man?
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2019-04-25T02:12:47Z
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https://writingformurphy.wordpress.com/2017/03/08/international-womens-day-2017/
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Dunn, Kenneth W. ; Sandoval, Ruben M. ; Kelly, Katherine J. ; Dagher, Pierre C. ; Tanner, George A. ; Atkinson, Simon J. ; Bacallao, Robert L. ; Molitoris, Bruce A.
Cite As: Dunn, K. W., Sandoval, R. M., Kelly, K. J., Dagher, P. C., Tanner, G. A., Atkinson, S. J., ... & Molitoris, B. A. (2002). Functional studies of the kidney of living animals using multicolor two-photon microscopy. American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology, 283(3), C905-C916.
Optical microscopy, when applied to living animals, provides a powerful means of studying cell biology in the most physiologically relevant setting. The ability of two-photon microscopy to collect optical sections deep into biological tissues has opened up the field of intravital microscopy to high-resolution studies of the brain, lens, skin, and tumors. Here we present examples of the way in which two-photon microscopy can be applied to intravital studies of kidney physiology. Because the kidney is easily externalized without compromising its function, microscopy can be used to evaluate various aspects of renal function in vivo. These include cell vitality and apoptosis, fluid transport, receptor-mediated endocytosis, blood flow, and leukocyte trafficking. Efficient two-photon excitation of multiple fluorophores permits comparison of multiple probes and simultaneous characterization of multiple parameters and yields spectral information that is crucial to the interpretation of images containing uncharacterized autofluorescence. The studies described here demonstrate the way in which two-photon microscopy can provide a level of resolution previously unattainable in intravital microscopy, enabling kinetic analyses and physiological studies of the organs of living animals with subcellular resolution.
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2019-04-23T04:33:47Z
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https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/handle/1805/4193
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(Mark Havnes | Tribune file photo) Dixie State University administrators say meetings of their Faculty Senate do not full under Utah's Open and Public Meetings Act.
A lawyer representing student journalists at Dixie State University is asking the Utah attorney general’s office to enforce the state’s public meetings law after campus administrators blocked access to meetings of the school’s faculty senate and student government.
In a letter sent Tuesday to Utah Assistant Attorney General David Jones, First Amendment attorney Jeff Hunt questions the university’s interpretation of state law and asks that Jones either compel transparency or provide his opinion on why Dixie’s meetings can be conducted in private.
Hunt’s letter follows months of tension between the student-run Dixie Sun News and administrators at the St. George university.
Ryan Heinlen, Sun News editor-in-chief, compared reporting on campus goings-on to climbing a wall, saying sources have been reluctant to speak with her and other student journalists, have ignored the paper’s requests for public university records, and have blocked access to meetings.
Bylaws of the school’s faculty senate currently limit attendance to members and “guests as invited,” but Hunt and the Dixie Sun News staff argue that as an advisory board for a public government entity, meetings of the senate and similar boards should be open to the public and the press.
“Right now, it doesn’t feel like there’s trust in journalists at all,” Heinlen said.
The disagreement came to a head in October, when the student paper published an editorial criticizing campus administrators for a perceived lack of transparency.
Heinlen said the editorial led to a meeting with campus administrators that seemed to improve the situation, with public records requests being addressed more promptly and students allowed to sit in on some — but not all — meetings of the faculty senate.
And next week, the Dixie faculty senate is scheduled to consider changes to its rules for public attendance, potentially closing all meetings in perpetuity. The change is allowed, campus administrators argue, because the faculty senate and other advisory boards are not subject to Utah’s Open and Public Meetings Act.
Ric Cantrell, spokesman for the Utah attorney general’s office, said it’s clear the Open and Public Meetings Act applies to a university’s board of trustees. But there is a question, he said, of whether subsidiary bodies are required by law to maintain open meetings.
“We anticipate that we will give an opinion to our client [Dixie State University] in the next month,” Cantrell said. “We’re not answering the question of whether Dixie State should open meetings or whether it’s smart to open meetings. We’re just answering the question: Do the legal provisions of the Open Meetings Act apply to this particular internal group?"
Hall, spokeswoman for Dixie, confirmed the school’s position that meetings of its faculty senate do not fall under legal requirements for public transparency.
“Dixie State University stands by our policies that allow applicable groups to meet in private if they so desire,” she said.
Many other Utah campuses, including the University of Utah, allow public attendance at faculty senate meetings. But the Utah System of Higher Education, or USHE, does not have a uniform policy on whether and what meetings should be open to the public, according to system spokeswoman Melanie Heath.
She said attorneys for USHE agree with Dixie that campus faculty senate meetings do not fall under Utah’s Open and Public Meetings Act. And while the state’s public schools may maintain those meetings open as a courtesy, she said there is no rule or law requiring them to do so.
Hunt said campus faculty senates and student government entities are significant governing bodies, deliberating and issuing recommendations for campus policies and the allocation of public resources. Excluding those meetings from the Open and Public Meetings Act, Hunt said, can result in the loss of agendas, recorded minutes and public oversight of campus functions.
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2019-04-22T19:02:07Z
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https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2019/01/19/student-journalists-dixie/
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LONDON (Reuters) - People or firms in the European Union that wish to keep their financial affairs secret more often find the services they require inside the EU than in one of the tax havens blacklisted by the bloc, the Tax Justice Network (TJN) said on Sunday.
Such services include shell companies and banking secrecy and a third used by individuals or entities inside the EU are sourced from within it, the report said, while just 1 percent stem from places the EU has blacklisted as tax havens.
“It is hard to call the EU’s tax haven blacklist an effective firewall against economic threats when it fails to detect 99 percent of the financial secrecy threatening member states,” said Markus Meinzer, a director at TJN, which uses its research to advocate for changes to the tax system.
A European Commission spokesman said all EU member states comply with the criteria laid out for the blacklist, and are bound by EU legislation that requires them to go further than international standards.
Europe is wrestling with the case of Danske Bank (DANSKE.CO) which is engulfed in a money laundering scandal over 200 billion euros ($235 billion) in payments, many of which the Danish bank says were suspicious, channeled through its Estonian branch.
Danish, Estonian and British authorities are investigating the Danske Bank case, with Britain’s National Crime Agency examining the role played by UK-registered companies.
The TJN said the single largest source of financial secrecy to the EU was the United States, which supplied 4.7 percent of such services - five times more than all seven countries on the EU’s blacklist combined.
The U.S. Treasury did not immediately have a comment.
Four of the top ten suppliers of financial secrecy to the EU are members of the bloc themselves, with The Netherlands the second largest supplier ahead of Luxembourg, the TJN said.
Germany was sixth on the list, supplying twice as much as Panama, while France was eighth, the research, which is based on the TJN’s own financial secrecy rankings and International Monetary Fund data, said.
Rather than a having a blacklist, the TJN said the EU and its member states should work to secure agreements enabling automatic information sharing with financial secrecy jurisdictions, and impose a tax on those that refuse.
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2019-04-24T04:43:56Z
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-financial-secrecy/third-of-eu-financial-secrecy-comes-from-inside-its-borders-report-idUSKCN1M30P8
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Son of Oil is a cautionary tale about the decline of Western civilization, as only Oursler could envision it. Oil is the central metaphor around which he constructs a burlesque critique of the cults of money and power that fuel economic and sexual systems, social pathology and cultural mythologies. Allusions to terrorists, the Son of Sam killer, the oil crisis and John Hinckley locate the dense narrative text in the media-saturated vertigo of early-1980s America. The grand dimensions of this subversive drama, in which Oursler employs actors in addition to his usual puppet-like props and objects, are played out in a deliberately claustrophobic, fantastically rendered theatrical space.
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2019-04-18T10:42:08Z
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http://www.eai.org/titles/son-of-oil
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The Perfect Makeup Fix: This makeup brand ensures a picture perfect look. Visit https://youtu.be/MIOeGcXQCj4 . Contact us for a free sample.
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2019-04-24T13:52:23Z
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http://connectionsgroups.ning.com/profiles/status/show?id=2831845%3AStatus%3A181859
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Our mission is to bring the Blessing of comfort and a smile to those in need. We take mini horses and donkeys out into the community. Head Start, elementary schools, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, senior centers and veterans centers. The minis bring smiles, kisses and hugs to all they meet. To see the child who has never touched a horse is quite an experience. We are starting to plan equine assisted learning activities. People can learn from horses to help them live a better and calming life.
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2019-04-23T22:55:35Z
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https://www.charity.ebay.com/charity/Mini-Angels-Ranch/2821901
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The singer blasts the Republican contender -- or so it seems in this clever overdubbed parody.
Adele, the British singer who took home six Grammys at the awards ceremony this weekend, knows a lot about romantic entanglements that end poorly -- in fact, the record that won her the Grammy for album of the year was about a "rubbish relationship," in her words. Does that make her the perfect pop star to take on twice-divorced presidential contender Newt Gingrich?
And find some more girls to bed.
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2019-04-22T22:03:58Z
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https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/02/adele-takes-on-newt-gingrich/253140/
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The University of Florida's Master of Science in Management (MSM) program is designed specifically for individuals with non-business academic backgrounds/degrees. MSM students gain valuable business knowledge and strengthen transferable skills to open up advancement opportunities within their undergraduate major field or the business sector.
Individuals with business degrees are not eligible to apply.
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2019-04-20T10:32:23Z
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http://info.warrington.ufl.edu/UFMSMRequestInfo
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New York: Carl Fischer, 1930.
Mainz: Schott, 1910. Plate 29029.
New York: Carl Fischer, 1910. Plate 29029.
Mainz: Schott, 1910. Plate 29030.
New York: Charles Foley, 1923.
Mainz: Schott, 1911. Plate 29510.
Co-issue: New York: Carl Fischer, 1911.
Original images: 300dpi, grayscale jpg files approx. 2760 by 3700 pixels. Editing: re-sampled to 600dpi, converted to black and white tif files, de-skewed, and set uniform margins.
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2019-04-18T20:18:33Z
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https://imslp.org/wiki/3_Old_Viennese_Dances_(Kreisler,_Fritz)
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Summary: Meet the Lorax in one of Dr Seuss seminal works that poses questions about the environment, whilst still being great fun.
It seemed to me that environmentalism was invented sometime in the early 90s. All of a sudden my schooling was about greenhouse gases and how we the children have the future in our hands. Could this Generation X solve the problems caused by Generations A-W? I doubt it because if you look back to 1971 and the publishing of The Lorax, you will see that for decades before people like Dr Seuss have been trying to teach the kids to think green.
Who is the Lorax? He's a legend, a myth, a monster and a protector. His job was to protect the trees, but when you are fighting the might of industry you cannot possibly win. This is an allegorical tale all about thinking before you act. One little boy decides to listen to the story of the Lorax and the plight of the trees, but can he do anything about it?
Dr Seuss is rightly famed for his wonderful rhymes and bizarre illustrations, but the very best of his work also contains a great story that makes a child think. This was seen in Horton Hears a Who, but is even more so in Lorax, possibly his best work. This is not a simple list of amusing animals or strange inventions, but a story that contains all these things wrapped up in a moral message that is even more pertinent today than on its initial release.
The wonderful thing is that all the elements that make Seuss books so brilliant are present. This paperback re-release of the story is full colour and comes at a very accessible price. The illustrations and use of colour works brilliantly with the story. The book starts off dark and moody with the destroyed forest, but as we fly back to the past to see the Lorax, there is a world full of striking colour. If a child chooses to do so, they can enjoy the book on the images and rhymes alone.
However, most children will also appreciate the story. Green issues are often treated a little too heavy handed in children's books as the author thinks the child needs everything signposted. Seuss ensured that fun came first in the Lorax, but also made the moral apparent. Due to the slightly darker nature of the story this is best left to an emerging reader who is confident in thinking for themselves and happy to ask an adult questions. There are likely to be a few coming from this book, which is amazing when you think it's nearly 50 years old.
Dr Seuss was a prolific writer creating some great books; Horton Hears a Who, but did you know they are also finding lost works too: Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories.
You can read more book reviews or buy The Lorax by Dr Seuss at Amazon.com.
This page was last modified on 18 April 2018, at 09:50.
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2019-04-19T20:59:56Z
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http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php?title=The_Lorax_by_Dr_Seuss
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The Center for Tobacco Products of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reviewed http://www.bullsmoke.com and determined that the e-liquid products listed there are offered for sale or distribution to customers in the United States. Under section 201(rr) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. § 321(rr)), as amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act), these products are tobacco products because they are made or derived from tobacco and intended for human consumption. Certain tobacco products, including e-liquids, are subject to FDA jurisdiction under section 901(b) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 387a(b)).
FDA has determined thatyour Bull Smoke Cherry Blast Flavor Cartridges e-liquid ismisbranded under section 903(a)(7)(B) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 387c(a)(7)(B)) because you sold this productto a person younger than 18 years of age.
FDA’s investigation of the website http://www.bullsmoke.com revealed that you sold an e-liquid product to a minor. Specifically, during our investigation of http://www.bullsmoke.com, a person younger than 18 years of age purchased a Bull Smoke Cherry Blast Flavor Cartridges e-liquid product from the website. No retailer may sell covered tobacco products, including e-liquid, cigar, pipe tobacco, waterpipe tobacco, and dissolvable tobacco products, as well as electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products that contain any tobacco derivative, to a person younger than 18 years of age under 21 C.F.R. § 1140.14(b). Under 21 C.F.R. § 1140.3, a “covered tobacco product” is defined as any tobacco product deemed to be subject to chapter IX of the FD&C Act by 21 C.F.R. § 1100.2, excluding components or parts not made or derived from tobacco. Before 21 C.F.R. § 1100.2 became effective, only cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, roll-your-own tobacco, and cigarette tobacco were subject to chapter IX of the FD&C Act. 21 C.F.R. § 1100.2 deems all other tobacco products, except accessories of such tobacco products, subject to chapter IX and its implementing regulations. The product cited in this violation is “covered tobacco product.” Under section 903(a)(7)(B) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 387c(a)(7)(B)), tobacco products are misbranded if sold or distributed in violation of regulations prescribed under section 906(d) of the FD&C Act, including those within 21 C.F.R. Part 1140. Because this product is sold or distributed to persons younger than 18 years of age in violation of 21 C.F.R. § 1140.14(b), this product is misbranded under section 903(a)(7)(B) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 387c(a)(7)(B)).
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2019-04-21T23:07:46Z
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https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/2016/ucm533647.htm
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Biomni today announced that it will provide a comprehensive Service Catalog solution for Symantec’s global Endpoint Management community. Front Office for Symantec will address customer challenges around IT self-service and request management.
With constant business demand for new services, IT must deliver and support an everincreasing range of infrastructure, but within the constraints of tighter budgets. Providing a Service Catalog has emerged as one of the most proven vehicles to meet this challenge.
• Improved transparency and customer satisfaction through the ability to publish IT policies and selectable infrastructure and services as well as configuration options through a unified IT “storefront” specifically designed for business user consumption.
• Increased efficiency through bi-directional integration with Symantec “back office” components including the CMDB, ServiceDesk and provisioning tools, which enable complete round-trip automation through request, approval and fulfillment across all published services.
• Improved compliance through bi-directional asset management integration as software requests are linked real-time into to underlying CMDB license availability.
• Vastly improved implementation timeframes through a simplified interface specifically designed for business analyst skill-sets instead of programming.
• Support for 14 languages.
Biomni is a leading provider of Service Catalog and Request Management solutions and an accredited Symantec™ Developer Partner. Biomni’s partnership with Symantec offers a comprehensive Service Catalog capability to the Symantec™ Endpoint Management solution suite.
Biomni provide both the front office view into IT for the business, as well as the fulfillment and measurement capabilities that leverage existing IT systems, people and processes. Biomni supports an IT function’s growing necessity to evolve as a business service provider, and are strategically placed in the solution portfolios of leading global service providers and corporate enterprises.
This press release was distributed by ResponseSource Press Release Wire on behalf of Biomni Ltd in the following categories: Consumer Technology, Business & Finance, Media & Marketing, Public Sector, Third Sector & Legal, Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy, Computing & Telecoms, Transport & Logistics, Construction & Property, for more information visit https://pressreleasewire.responsesource.com/about.
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2019-04-25T07:52:55Z
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https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/67530/biomni-to-provide-front-office-for-symantec/
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Congratulations to Sixth Grade Teacher Ashley Ayala, STEAM Resource Teacher Mark Moseley, Office Assistant Evie Rodriguez, and School Counselor Rachael Fox who were recognized at the 2018 FCPS Honors Ceremony!
Our students and staff had a great time welcoming new friends to Dogwood! Thank you to Rachel and Reptiles Alive!
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2019-04-23T08:17:59Z
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https://dogwoodes.fcps.edu/news-events/features
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Based on observations of the early Universe, we know that shortly after the Big Bang, the Universe was composed almost entirely of neutral hydrogen and neutral helium. However, observations of nearby quasars suggest that the gas between galaxies today is neutral to less than one part in 10^4. Thus, it must be the case that some process occurred that stripped the electrons from almost all atoms in the intergalactic medium. Understanding the timing and nature of this process, dubbed ``reionization'', is one of the great outstanding problems in astrophysics and cosmology today. In this thesis, we develop several methods for utilizing existing and future measurements in order to make progress toward this end.
We begin by proposing two novel approaches for searching for signatures of underlying neutral hydrogen in the Lya and Lyb forest of distant quasars. We show that, if the Universe is >5% neutral at z ~ 5.5, then damping-wing absorption from neutral hydrogen and absorption from primordial deuterium should leave observable imprints in the Lya and Lyb forest, respectively. Furthermore, the presence of neutral islands should qualitatively alter the size distribution of absorbed regions.
We continue by discussing the ability for the intergalactic medium to retain a thermal memory of the reionization process at redshifts z ~ 5, which in turn affects the small-scale structure in the Lya forest. Motivated by this, we model the temperature of the intergalactic medium after reionization and develop a temperature measurement technique that should be able to distinguish between scenarios where reionization ends at z ~ 6 and at z ~ 10.
Lastly, we turn our attention to 21-cm observations during reionization. We demonstrate that, while precise mapping of 21-cm emission from neutral hydrogen should be infeasible by first and second generation interferometers, it may be possible to make crude maps of the reionization process and identify individual ionized regions. This would provide us with direct confirmation that we are observing reionization and provide information regarding its timing and the nature of the ionizing sources.
Malloy, Matthew, "Towards Constraints on the Epoch of Reionization: A Phenomenological Approach" (2015). Publicly Accessible Penn Dissertations. 1875.
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2019-04-22T00:05:22Z
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https://repository.upenn.edu/edissertations/1875/
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We gave our wiki dashboard a face lift so you can find information a lot easier.
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2019-04-21T22:33:10Z
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https://web.archive.org/web/20170124165128/http:/wiki.earthdata.nasa.gov/
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Winnipeg's Park Theatre was packed on Wednesday night for a sold out performance by the Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Show. And while many of the mostly grey-haired crowd could have been a bit more lively, the show itself was a solid one.
Opening the night, Tif Ginn sang a half-hour of both new material and songs drawn from her eponymous solo release, with the rest of the Traveling Show band backing her up. "Little White Pills" and "Get Away Car" were standout tracks, but her whole set was strong. Ginn's pipes are impressive, and her stage presence is both captivating and self-deprecating. It's hard to fathom that Ginn isn't mentioned more in the conversations that — quite rightly — laud Lindi Ortega and Lydia Loveless. Hopefully that will change soon.
Eaglesmith himself took the stage after a somewhat lengthy intermission, and with his inimitable, irascible stage banter, began a spirited and engaging two-hour set. Starting the night with "I Like Trains" and closing with a solo performance of "Stars" off his 6 Volts record, Eaglesmith pulled out about 20 tunes from across his lengthy career. Recent tracks like "Dangerous," "Careless" and "Drunk Girl" were on display, while classics like the western heartbreaker "Summerlea" and the bluegrass "hit" "Thirty Years of Farming" were given new life by the Traveling Show band.
One of the most respected songwriters in the roots game today, Eaglesmith's songs have been covered countless times. And he didn't let the audience forget it either, pulling out live staples "Alcohol and Pills" and "Freight Train," which have received prominent cover treatment from the likes of Todd Snider and Alan Jackson. They also busted out the more recent "Cigarette Machine," a track that Mary Gauthier, one of Eaglesmith's old songwriting pals, performed in the Park Theatre about a year ago, describing it in her introduction as such: "I thought I'd written the song about addiction [with 'I Drink']. But then Fred played me 'Cigarette Machine.'"
While Eaglesmith is equally as entertaining between songs, taking playful jabs at everything from urban hipsters to the Winnipeg Folk Fest, cassette tape "resurgence" to "the Cloud," his intermittent monologues on the redeeming power of rock'n'roll hit home hardest. With well over 30 years on the grind as a fully independent artist, and one who makes no bones about his disdain for "douchebags" in "the business," Eaglesmith has had a hard row to hoe. And yet he keeps doing it, 200-plus shows a year, year after year. His drive and work ethic, and that of his bandmates who are the road with him along the way, are certainly things that many of today's up and coming artists would do well to learn from, or at least take serious note of.
Above and beyond all that, though, the music was great. The powerful introduction to "Carmelita" was as a spiritual high point of the show, while "Water in the Fuel" must have drawn a tear or two. Rounded out with Ginn on accordion and rhythm guitar, Matty Simpson on lead guitar and keys, Justine Fischer on bass and Kori Heppner holding it down on drums, the Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Show is one not to miss when it makes a stop in your neck of the woods.
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2019-04-20T06:41:34Z
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http://forestcitylovers.exclaim.ca/music/article/fred_eaglesmith_tif_ginn-park_theatre_winnipeg_mb_october_1
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BEIJING -- Global stock prices sank Friday after the Dow Jones industrials on Wall Street plummeted more than 1,000 points, deepening a week-long sell-off.
Markets followed U.S. stocks down after the Dow, coming off a record high, entered a correction - or a 10 percent decline from its latest peak - for the first time in two years.
In early trading, France's CAC 40 lost 0.4 percent to 5,144.35, adding to Thursday's 2 percent decline, and London's FTSE 100 shed 0.3 percent on top of the previous day's 1.5 percent retreat. Germany's DAX was unchanged.
Asian markets fell more sharply. The Shanghai Composite Index tumbled 5.5 percent before ending the day down 4 percent at 3,129.85. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 lost 2.3 percent to 21,382.62 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng retreated 3.1 percent to 29,507.63.
On Wall Street, futures for the Dow and Standard & Poor's 500 index were up an unusually large 0.7 percent, suggesting traders might be trying to take advantage of lower prices to buy.
Financial analysts regard corrections as a normal event but say the latest unusually abrupt plunge might have been triggered by a combination of events that rattled investors. Those include worries about a potential rise in U.S. inflation or interest rates and whether budget disputes in Washington might lead to another government shutdown.
"Markets are down again today, maybe unnerved by fears that the U.S. Senate will not pass a budget bill in time to avoid a U.S. government shutdown," said Rob Carnell of ING in a report. "With financial markets vulnerable at the moment, this was not great timing for such political brinksmanship."
Chinese markets fell despite unexpected strongly trade data Thursday.
Elsewhere in Asia, Seoul's Kospi 1.8 percent to 2,363.77 and Sydney's S&P-ASX 200 lost 0.9 percent to 5,838.00. India's Sensex retreated 1.1 percent to 34,017.83 and benchmarks in New Zealand, Taiwan and Southeast Asia also fell.
In Europe, markets were unnerved Thursday by the Bank of England's indication that it could raise its key interest rate in coming months due to stronger global economic growth.
The S&P 500, the benchmark for many index funds, shed 100.66 points, or 3.8 percent, to 2,581. Even after this week's losses, the S&P is up 12.5 percent over the past year. The Nasdaq composite fell 274.82 points, or 3.9 percent, to 6,777.16.
In currency markets, the dollar edged up to 109.18 yen from Thursday's 108.73 yen. The euro gained to $1.2270 from $1.2248.
Benchmark U.S. crude lost 64 cents to $60.51 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It fell 64 cents the previous session to $61.15.
Brent crude, used to price international oils, lost 51 cents to $64.33 in London. It retreated 70 cents on Thursday to $68.81.
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2019-04-25T20:50:28Z
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/financial-markets-stock-prices-europe-asia-after-dow-jones-wall-street-sell-off/
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bravotv
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Lisa says a big thank you to Work Out's fans and production team.
I'm very happy to report that Jackie has wrapped up her first ever week long SKY LAB in Pismo Beach this past week. The SKY LABBERS not only achieved amazing weight/body fat loss results, but learned maintain a balanced lifestyle of exercise and diet. SKY LAB is the baby of SKY SPORT and I'm so excited that lives were changed because of the program and that I could be a part of that. Kudos to all of the participants that returned from the retreat this week and continued their workout program with our trainers. I'm hoping I can be a bigger part in the next SKY LAB Retreat in August -- of course it all depends on whats on my plate at SKY SPORT! Thank you to my wonder trainers at SKY SPORT -- ERIKA, REBECCA, AGOSTINA, and GREGG BUTLER for all of your hard work and continued dedication. Thank you to Sky Lab Client Shannon for being "REAL." I'm so proud of you. YOU DID IT BABY!
Thank you to the trainers NOT featured on the show for working around the filming schedule and your dedication to your clients. Thank you to my friends, TOM and KODY of CAKE and ART in West Hollywood for their hard work and dedication to create a perfect protein bar for SKY LAB. A big thanks for creating the MY GIANT PRINCESS CUPCAKE CAKE for my birthday! Thank you to my family for actually watching the show ( I think they did?) Thank you to Hillary and Sammy in production for our "girl" talks and fun times. And to ALL of the Production Assistants for dealing w/my silly behavior.
Thank you to the Hyatt in Century City for the AMAZING treatment during my surgery and forgiving us for using the luggage carts to roll me around! FUN! Thank you to ARI ARAD for his kindness and generosity and trusting me with his baby rottweiler, Jabba, my nephew baby!
Thank you to Brenda Lowry and Andy Cohen of BRAVO/NBC Universal for your support. Oh yes, and Monica who has the painful task of reading and editing my blogs! SORRY! Thank you to all my friends at CAFE FLORE in Beverly Hills for the outstanding catering and food delivery service, hugs 'n' many kisses. Thank you to Alexis Borges of Next Model Management in Beverly Hills. You are my rock! Thank you to the nurses and office staff who cared for me during and after surgery. GOD BLESS YOU!
And the biggest thank you is to Jackie Warner for hiring me to help run her growing empire. No matter if we disagree or agree with any behaviors of Jackie, she is the reason that ALL of us have had this opportunity. My deepest gratitude to her for this amazing opportunity to be a part of herdream!
If I left anyone out, please know that I'm very blessed to have all of the love and support in the WORLD from you. May all of your hope and dreams come true. Remember: HOPE IS A GOOD THING, MAYBE THE BEST OF THINGS AND NO GOOD THING EVER DIES. Be yourself and NEVER let anyone or anything bring you down, steal your dreams or make you think you are anything less than awesome. Ya'll know how to reach me if you have any questions regarding the DVD, SKY LAB retreat No. 2, Jackie's shake, and training at SKY SPORT!
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2019-04-22T08:09:24Z
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https://www.bravotv.com/work-out/season-3/blogs/curtain-call
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Workplace safety and emergency procedures require the identification of explosion risks. For this reason, EU Directives as ATEX (Atmosphere Explosives) normative have been specifically issued, with the aims of protecting worker safety, properties, environment and population. Besides, the cited law requires strong expertise and knowledge of the complex science involved in explosion phenomena, which is not straightforward in small and medium enterprises. Indeed, a large amount of published work concerns explosion hazard in large-scale industrial environment, whereas there is a clear lack of studies concerning the risk assessment of explosion in small premises like laboratories, workshops, garages and others.
In this work, a management tool for small premises that allows the identification of explosion hazard through a rapid screening of the workplace and the recognition of a limited number of indicators, as the properties of material stored or manipulated and the adopted mitigation systems, has been developed. The tool is essentially based on the maximum quantities of flammable substances and allows the quick assessment of explosion hazard starting from the visual screening or inspection of the workplace.
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2019-04-20T18:51:10Z
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http://sprint.uniud.it/node/728
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Magnet Pictures has released a new Red Band movie trailer for Neil Marshall‘s survival thriller Centurion on Hulu. Watch the trailer right now embedded after the jump. Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Check out a new production photo (above) from Neil Marshall‘s epic action film Centurion. Also, the recent issue of Total Film Magazine (#154) features an article with more production photos. See a preview after the jump.
Set in 117 AD, the film tells the story of a group of Roman soldiers who must fight for their lives behind enemy lines after their legion is decimated in a devastating guerrilla attack. The film just wrapped production.
Our friends at Rotten Tomatoes went to the set of Neil Marshall‘s epic action film Centurion and have posted a short behind the scenes video which intercuts filming with on set interviews.
I’d recommend that anyone who wants to know more about the movie just watch the video because it explains everything in a minute and a half. Set in 117 AD, the film tells the story of a group of Roman soldiers who must fight for their lives behind enemy lines after their legion is decimated in a devastating guerrilla attack. For those who might not remember, Neil Marshall broke onto the scene with Dog Soldiers, but the horror film The Descent gained him more mainstream attention. His follow-up last year, Doomsday, was critically and publicly slammed. Centurion, from all indications thus far, seems like it is a lot more focused. Watch the video embedded after the jump.
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2019-04-21T08:32:07Z
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https://www.slashfilm.com/tag/centurion/
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As far as I’m concerned, soccer is a year-round sport. I can find a footie game on the telly from somewhere in the world anytime I want, but the World Cup is the every-four-year event that makes even superficial fans take a keen interest. This year’s World Cup is happening in Russia, and although my country’s team failed to make the Cup (don’t get me started) and despite FIFA’s presumed corruption, I will be glued to the screen catching every round of action, watching the world’s most popular, and beautiful, sport.
One thing soccer fans have undoubtedly shared amongst themselves–and unsuspecting family members on Facebook–is a memorable soccer commercial. Seeing some of their favorite players being silly together, or playing a cinematically embellished game, to hawk a product, can be irresistible if done right. Most of the ads share common elements–put some of the world’s best players together, or feature national or pro teammates–but each of the commercials I’ve chosen here created buzz when they came out, are especially clever or unique, and I count them among my favorites. Sure, most of them advertise shoes, soda or beer, but that’s where the money is, and the creativity follows the money.
Here’s a 1998 classic for Nike featuring the stars of Brazil playing a spontaneous, well-choreographed game in an airport.
This is one of the few really old school ads I could find that I fancied, featuring perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time, Brazil’s Pelé, who was also one of the sport’s greatest personalities. Here he is promoting a credit card and the ad isn’t particularly clever but Pelé’s charm sure does come through.
As a bonus, enjoy how much his charm even makes the ludicrous WWII soccer movie Victory (Escape to Victory) enjoyable–when he’s in it.
Bill Hanstock of SBNation broke the ad down in greater detail, if you want to go deep into it.
This conceptually clever and cinematic 2002 ad was directed by famed film director Terry Gilliam (12 Monkeys; Brazil). The song featured in the ad, a remix of Elvis Presley’s “A Little Less Conversation” by Junkie XL (JXL), was released as a single “A Little Less Conversation” by “Elvis vs JXL” and went on to become a Number 1 hit in over 20 countries.
Just for fun, if not quality, here’s what a soccer ad looked like in the 1960s–or at least an ad featuring a soccer star. Bobby Moore was one of England’s greatest players, and the leader of their 1966 World Cup-winning side. But here he is just having a pint and some darts in a local pub in this overly wholesome advert.
This star-laden medieval-ish Pepsi ad is about as historically accurate as A Knight’s Tale and doesn’t make a lot of sense, but it sure is fun.
But we end with my favorite and the favorite of many, 2006’s “Jose +10” ad for Addidas’ “Impossible Is Nothing” campaign, featuring many of the world’s best players, helping kids arrange the world’s best street pick-up game in an unnamed Spanish-speaking country. Soccer fans will enjoy this detailed breakdown on The Comeback of the ad’s many in-game details.
What’s your own favorite soccer ad? Share it in the comments below.
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2019-04-21T17:26:02Z
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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/kick-9-unforgettable-soccer-commercials/amp/
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wolfram
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> that function, it is not evaluated. How can I get it to be evaluated?
Mathematica to be used instead.
reasonable results expressed via Piecewise.
Next by Date: Re: Mathematica 6.0: good choice statistics for an MD thesis?
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2019-04-20T15:19:32Z
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http://forums.wolfram.com/mathgroup/archive/2008/Oct/msg00687.html
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Computers
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cardiff
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The following fellowship schemes have an internal triage process in place and you should make contact with a potential sponsor and Head of School to discuss your research fit and to receive details of our internal assessment process.
Cardiff University subscribes to Research Professional that holds information on thousands of open calls for all disciplines from over 8,000 funders. Visit the Research Professional website.
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2019-04-23T12:16:32Z
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https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/fellowships
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Health
| 0.283959 |
screenrant
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We've got our first look at Joaquin Phoenix in his Joker makeup - and it looks fantastic. A 1980s-set origin movie for the Clown Prince of Crime inspired by the crime movies of Martin Scorsese (who was at one point attached as executive producer), Todd Phillips' Elseworld's DC film has raised a lot of eyebrows since it was first rumored in Summer 2017. "Just what is it?" has been the main question on many people's lips as Joaquin Phoenix jumped on board and casting for a Trump-like Thomas Wayne circulated.
We're no closer to knowing that, but we are beginning to get a feel for the Joker of the story. The first look at Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur was revealed last weekend by the director, showing an entirely unassuming, slightly gaunt man, while set photos showed a man with a sharp dislike of clowns.
Now, a video of what appears to be Joker's final form in the movie has been revealed and, well, it's definitely something. This sort of teaser is rare, and gives a disturbingly intimate look at a movie shrouded in secrecy. And why wouldn't they? The Joker looks great!
Stating the obvious somewhat, this is a radical redesign of the Joker. There's been four previous Clown Prince of Crimes on the big screen - Cesar Romero in Batman (1966), Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989), Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight and Jared Leto in Suicide Squad - and while each looked entirely unique, they were all a clear distillation of the comic book character.
Phoenix, plainly, is not; his inspiration is more John Wayne Gacy than it is The Man Who Laughs. However, what it lacks in visual cues, the design makes up for in the sense of maniacal derangement. That classic clown look is offset by a clearly haphazard application, and lighting accentuates the gaunt face Phoenix has slimmed down. Add the dancing clips projected on top, which are haunting in their gleeful lack of purpose (and we'll look at properly shortly), and there's no mistaking this for Joker.
But it's in the performance where we really get the Joker. Phoenix smiles, chuckling lightly to himself, before taking a breath, giving an almost resigned twitch of the eyebrow, and having his face fall to something much more static. It all happens in three seconds of screentime, but the actor gives so much.
There's an inherent sense of self-pleasing in the smile, the twisting of something that clowns typically do for the audience here clearly for Arthur's own benefit, and then the realization that it's all a facade; the more morose expression is the truth behind the makeup. Even that eyebrow twitch, so subtle, conveys a lot: there's a sense of control there, an aspect that defines all previous Jokers and gives an unknowing sense of dread.
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2019-04-19T03:26:39Z
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https://screenrant.com/joker-movie-joaquin-phoenix-reveal-jared-leto/
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wordpress
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According to colonial British historians and their Indian followers, Alexander’s campaign in India (actually West Punjab now in Pakistan) was one of the most important episodes in Indian history. The reasons given are two. First it allowed scholars to establish a chronological marker for Indian history by identifying Sandracottos of Greek records with Chandragupta the founder of the Maurya Empire. This made him a contemporary of Alexander whose dates are known from other sources. This equation, known as the ‘Greek Synchronism’, is hailed as the sheet anchor of Indian history and chronology. All other dates are derived assuming it to be correct.
The idea is fantastic. Alexander entered India in the winter of 327 — 326 BC and left when a mutiny of his soldiers forced him to retreat with heavy losses. As we shall see later his stay was brief and troubled. Philip, the satrap he left in charge of the garrisons was murdered by the locals and his garrisons swiftly overrun. Seleucus who tried to recover them was defeated and driven out. But to go by the accounts of colonial scholars, Alexander must have brought an army not of soldiers but scholars and scientists who taught Indians everything from writing to astronomy — all in a matter of months!
In contrast to the paucity of Greek records, we have ample records from Indian sources — Hindu, Buddhist and Jain — from the periods before and after Alexander. The most famous of these is the Arthashastra of Kautilya who was a contemporary of Chandragupta Maurya and hence of Alexander if his identification with Sandrakottos is correct. While they know nothing of Alexander, they do note invasions by others like the Scythians (Shaka), Huns (Huna), Persians (Parasika), Parthians (Prithu-Parthava) and others. The word ‘Yavana’ (Yona in Prakrit) is fairly common in the late ancient age, but does not always mean the Greeks (or Ionians) much less Macedonians.
The first identifiable reference to Alexander in an Indian work is found in Banabhatta’s Harshacarita written almost a thousand years after Alexander’s invasion. In this Bana refers to an Alikasundara and his campaign against a country ruled by women (stree-rajya) or ‘Amazons’. They are probably the same as the Massagetae whose warrior queen Tomyris defeated and killed the Persian emperor Cyrus the Great around 535 BC. Their country corresponds to modern Kazakhstan, so Alexander would have encountered them on his march towards Afghanistan (or Bactria).
It was Philip who initiated an expansionist policy by invading and occupying Athens and other parts of Greece proper. To this end Philip introduced a military innovation known as the ‘phalanx’ — a compact and disciplined infantry formation that could fight as a unit. This proved successful against the tribes of Asia Minor and Central Asia, as well as the once mighty but now disintegrating Persian Empire. These were pitched battles in which Alexander’s disciplined phalanxes proved superior. They proved less effective in India where he needed to move against large formations over vast areas.
This shows that Alexander was not the first foreigner to take an interest in India. There were others — traders, mercenary soldiers and adventurers before and after Alexander. Some even set up kingdoms, or tried to until uprooted or assimilated into in the region of the northwest. They are referred to as the Indo-Greeks. They should be seen as part and parcel of long standing encounters between India and the people to the west though most of them were not military in nature. We need to have some idea of this to get a truer picture of Alexander’s campaign and its impact.
Other than a few questionable references in the Old Testament, the earliest Western work to mention India appears to be the Histories of Herodotus (c. 484 — 425 BC). His writings indicate that there were others before him who had visited India including possibly Pythagoras (c. 570 — 495 BC). It is not known if Herodotus himself was ever in India. His writings (or those ascribed to him) do not suggest any great familiarity with India of the time. But they do show that India and its people were already familiar to the Greeks centuries before Alexander.
Until the campaigns of Alexander, there was no large scale Greek presence in India though a few Greek colonies did exist in the northwestern regions of the subcontinent. Following his failure to gain a position in India and the defeat of his successor Seleucus Nikator, relationships between the Indians and the Greeks and the Romans later, was mainly through trade and diplomacy. Also the Greeks and other ancient peoples did not see themselves as in any way superior, only different. Herodotus in fact is full of admiration for Egyptians, Persians and the Ethiopians (Africans). The notion of Greeks as superior to Indians and other non-Europeans was a conceit introduced by Europeans of the colonial period.
This historically realistic picture was first brought to light — to Indians at least — by the famous Russian general and military thinker Marshal Georgy Zhukov. In his convocation address delivered at the Indian Military Academy in Dehra Dun, Zhukov stated that Alexander’s conduct in the aftermath of his battle with Porus showed that he had suffered a catastrophic defeat. According to Zhukov, Alexander in his Indian campaign had fared far worse than Napoleon in Russia. A careful examination of Greek and Roman sources like Plutarch reinforces Zhukov’s analysis who was undoubtedly familiar with them. In particular it shows that his supposed victory over Porus was a later fabrication.
Here is how Plutarch described Alexander’s ‘victory’: “This last combat with Porus took off the edge of the Macedonians’ courage and stayed their further progress in India…. Alexander not only offered to Porus to govern his own kingdom as satrap under himself but gave him also the additional territory of various independent tribes whom he had subdued.” So Porus emerged from his war with his territory doubled and his gold stock augmented. This can only mean that Alexander had to buy peace with Porus to ensure a safe passage for himself and his troops. How this constitutes victory is known only to colonial historians and their gullible Indian followers.
» Dr. Navaratna S. Rajaram is a mathematician and historian who publishes with Voice of India.
Thank u sir for ur effort to reveal the truth of ancient indian history. It helps us to understand how european colonial powers try to put their superioty over us. But people like u should keep the Indian nationalism till the end. And we will remain with u for ever as a pilar of natiolaism.
Quite an eye opener. When will we start learning such truth in our history books? These are full of “victories” of invaders.
Yes it is true that Alexzander never win any war in India. He may be captured by Puru and brought in front of him,then Puru may have asked him how to behave with you? and Alexzander must have replied Puru to treat him like a King and Puru have released Alexzander under his observance untill he crosses country. It was British historians who have linked Sandracottus to Chandragupta Maurya. Greeks knows only 3 names of indian kings- Xandramas,Sandracottus,Sandrocyptus which does not match with Dhananand,Chandragupta(Maurya),Bindusara. But these greek names are matching with Chandrashri(Chandramas),Chandragupta I(Gupta Dynesty),Samudragupta. Even greeks never mentioned Chanakya. In the facebook you may find save Chandragupta Maurya movement started by some youngstars.They are basically youths in colleges,or working somewhere but dont know the real facts in the Indian History.They are assuming Chandragupta Maurya and Alexzander were in the same period. I think we must have books & website which gives clear history of ancient India after Mahabharata war to Harshwardhana.
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2019-04-20T20:44:47Z
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https://bharatabharati.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/king-porus-defeat-of-alexander-at-the-battle-of-the-hydaspes-jhelum-n-s-rajaram/
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ucdavis
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The preface to the first edition, dated 1902, is reprinted on the inside face of the binding of the fifth edition at OB.
The preface, which is printed on the inside face of the binding, is dated 1902.
Cited in the fifth edition of Sidney Hartnoll Beard's "A comprehensive guide-book to natural, hygienic and humane diet" which was published in 1906.
Printed on the inside face of the binding are the preface to the first edition dated 1902 and the preface to the fifth edition dated 1906. All text is printed in green ink.
The sixth edition of 48 pages is cited in JCCat 2.
Cited in the seventh edition of Beard's "A comprehensive guide-book to natural, hygienic and humane diet" which was published in 1913.
The preface to the tenth edition, dated 1912, is reprinted in the one hundred and tenth thousand [see immediately below].
The one hundred and tenth thousand was published in London by The Order of the Golden Age. Printed on the inside face of the binding is the preface to the tenth edition dated 1912.
Published in London by The Fruitarian Society.
Cited in the eighth edition of Beard's "A comprehensive guide-book to natural, hygienic and humane diet" which was published in 1921.
LB dates this edition .
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2019-04-21T20:21:49Z
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http://householdbooks.ucdavis.edu/books/1642
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Arts
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Reference
| 0.63232 |
kotaku
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Battlefield 3's limited edition contains a promotional insert for Medal of Honor, indicating that game's promised sequel is due soon, if not around this time next year.
The insert appears at 3:39 of this video. The card is just a logo, but it has an ESRB Rating Pending badge on it, meaning it's unlikely this is a promotion for the existing game or a re-release of it.
In February, Greg Goodrich of Danger Close said the studio was working on the next installment of Medal of Honor. It would seem to put Electronic Arts on a schedule of rolling out a military shooter every year while alternating installments of its two big franchises.
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2019-04-21T21:21:33Z
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https://kotaku.com/battlefield-3-insert-hints-at-imminent-medal-of-honor-s-5852307
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Arts
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Games
| 0.745368 |
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