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This week → The digital future of tabletop games ⊗ Sinofuturism as inverse orientalism: China's future and the denial of coevalness ⊗ Remote work is killing the hidden trillion-dollar office economy ⊗ The privileged have entered their escape pods ⊗ David Graeber ⊗ Maps
A year ago → To decarbonize we must decomputerize: why we need a Luddite revolution.
Two one-time sections this week: one with some readings from the dearly departed David Graeber, and one for maps. Find them between featured articles and the asides section.
Also, don't forget the "'pandemic pinch,' going back to school, or strong opinion on price" special offer for September.
The Digital Future of Tabletop Games ⊕ Source
In another example of "software is not eating the world, it's making new hybrids possible," this piece looks at how the internet is opening new possibilities for tabletop games and making them accessible to new publics. "The next generation of tabletop games will diverge from tradition in four key ways: livestreaming, user-generated content, audio-first experiences, and online community platforms." Basically; people can learn on their own using livestreaming, Youtube, and podcasts; find groups to play with from a much larger pool; experience the games in new forms (audio, for one); and once together they can create orders of magnitude more content for themselves then they could with one group in a basement.
Intersect this with video games becoming bigger than Hollywood (old story), game engines being used to create tv series and movies, and gamification being used everywhere, and you start having a whole lot of different domains touching and overlapping, cross-breeding through their common digitalization.
For an adjacent hybrid, see my members' Dispatch about the Metaverse, now unlocked for all.
[T]he next generation of games goes a step further, integrating tools such as live-streaming, user generated content (UGC), audio products, and community platforms. This digital transformation is reinventing the way we learn, play, and connect with one another over tabletop games. […]
Today, chess consistently trends as a top 30 game on Twitch in terms of hours watched, topping even AAA heavyweights such as Starcraft 2 and the recently released Ghost of Tsushima. […]
Through these streams, D&D has managed to capture a fresh audience. Total hours of D&D streamed has doubled every year since 2015. Last year, viewers watched 20 million hours of D&D on Twitch alone. […]
On the Alexa platform alone, there are over 10,000 audio games in the "Knowledge and Trivia" section, most of which are adaptations of parlor games. Classics such as Trivia, Scattergories, and Would You Rather are perennially popular. Song Quiz is a "name-that-song" trivia game with a cloud-based music library that is constantly updated with new songs. […]
Over the past decade, these platforms have been able to stitch together fragmented groups into a connected online community. The official DnD subreddit counts over 2 million members; the MTG subreddit counts over 500,000. There are more than 4,500 Discord servers dedicated to D&D or Magic, where tens of thousands of players chat with each other about their favorite cards and campaigns.
No.140 Asides
- 📚 😍 One of my favourite stories from Ted Chiang's Exhalation available in full on Medium, Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom. "Morrow took the oversize box into the storeroom and came out with the prism. He set it up in a carrel for the third customer with seconds to spare. At four o'clock, the ready lights on all three prisms came on, and all three customers began chatting with their paraselves."
- 🇳🇴 🚲 📊 E-Bikers Ride Much Farther and More Frequently Than Regular Bikers. "The people who bought e-bikes increased their bicycle use from 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles) to 9.2 kilometers (5.7 miles) on average per day; a 340% increase. The e-bike's share of all their transportation increased dramatically too; from 17% to 49%, where they e-biked instead of walking, taking public transit, and driving."
- 🪐 50 new planets confirmed in machine learning first. "For the first time, astronomers have used a process based on machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, to analyze a sample of potential planets and determine which ones are real and which are "fakes," or false positives, calculating the probability of each candidate to be a true planet."
- Mars College "is an educational program, R&D lab, and residential community dedicated to cultivating a low-cost, high-tech lifestyle."
David Graeber
The American anthropologist and anarchist activist David Graeber died four days ago and I'm pretty sure I don't exaggerate when I say that a good third of tweets in my main list that day were about him and his influential work. I of course knew of him and bullshit jobs, amongst other highlights, but judging by the comments and everything shared that day, I was woefully under-informed and will be correcting this in coming months. Here are some of his shorter writings I'll start with.
- 🇺🇸 🤩 The True Colors of America's Political Spectrum Are Gray and Green. "This is a grid of aerial images taken across the contiguous United States, selected at random and arranged by political leaning. The neighborhoods on the left voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton in 2016, while President Trump received outsize support in the landscapes on the right. Those in the middle were more evenly divided."
- 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 Dividing line: The past, present and future of the 100th Meridian. "Today, the 100th meridian is still considered a climatic boundary line, but that will likely change in the coming decades: The 51-centimeter rainfall line is gradually moving east due to climate change, according to recent research." (Via Deb Chachra.)
- 🌳🐦 🔊 Sometimes the internet is awesome. Sounds of the Forest. "We are collecting the sounds of woodlands and forests from all around the world, creating a growing soundmap bringing together aural tones and textures from the world's woodlands."
- 🤩 Mapping a World of Cities "is a digital collaboration between ten map libraries and collections in the United States. Covering four centuries, these maps show how world cities changed alongside the changing art and science of cartography"
The Privileged Have Entered Their Escape Pods ⊕ Source
Pairs well with the previous. Douglas Rushkoff on two aspects of privilege and fleeing from the virus. The highly privileged and their luxury escape pod strategies, and the more common but still privileged "anywhere workers" able to work from home who have the resources and opportunity to reconfigure, adjust, and secure (to a degree) their lives. He also considers the moral dilemma of protecting you and yours with full knowledge of the essential workers who don't have those opportunities, many of which are at the same time enabling these escapes.
These solar-powered hilltop resorts, chains of defensible floating islands, and robotically tilled eco-farms were less last resorts than escape fantasies for billionaires who aren't quite rich enough to build space programs like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. No, they weren't scared for the Event; on some level, they were hoping for it. […]
They're simply succumbing to one of the dominant ethos of the digital age, which is to design one's personal reality so meticulously that existential threats are simply removed from the equation. […]
There's no Dropbox plan that will let us upload body and soul to the cloud. We are still here on the ground, with the same people and on the same planet we are being encouraged to leave behind. There's no escape from the others. […]
Our Covid-19 isolation is giving us a rare opportunity to see where this road takes us and to choose to use our technologies to take a very different one.
Remote Work Is Killing the Hidden Trillion-Dollar Office Economy ⊕ Source
Lots of numbers in this piece, to get a better grasp of the size of the tumble many city centres are still reeling from amidst the pandemic. Some of the drops are pretty staggering and affect a much broader swath of workers than "just" those fired, furloughed, or working from home. Restaurants, shops, airlines, office supplies, maintenance, are just some of the fields affected by this redistribution of where people work from, or work at all. Airlines for example have seen a drop of 97% in business travel for July and analysts expect there's at least a good two or three years of this slow-down still ahead. For those working from home, there are quite a few benefits (and difficulties) and in general knowledge work seems to be trending towards an ongoing chunk of it being done from home.
Vaccine or not, a lot of jobs are going to change, city centres are going to change, and the daily and longterm flux between them, suburbs, and medium and small cities will be an ongoing transition that governments will have to deal with. Yet so far the public facing message pretty much comes down to "go back to work." We'll need better, and we'll need it to factor-in climate, decarbonizing, and equality issues.
A result has been the paralysis of the rarely remarked-upon business ecosystem centering on white-collar workers, who, when you include the enterprises reliant on them, account for a pre-pandemic labor force approaching 100 million workers.rare opportunity
The travel pain is broad. The hotels that typically cater to business travelers are in a crisis, with some poised for bankruptcy. As of July, 23.4% of mortgage-backed loans extended to hotels were delinquent at least 30 days, amounting to $20.6 billion. That compares with $1.15 billion in pre-pandemic delinquent loans, and $13.5 billion at the peak of the 2008 recession.rare opportunity
Regardless of the length of the recovery, it looks likely that airlines and hotels will have to shrink, die, or reinvent. And, in a profound forced makeover, the cities will have to reimagine themselves as well, with a severe potential hit to years of national GDP for the country as a whole.
More → This 🧵 by julian dobson is quite good on this very topic.
Sinofuturism as Inverse Orientalism: China's Future and the Denial of Coevalness ⊕ Source
Decolonizing, defunding, anti-racism, feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, etc. There currently are (deservedly) a lot of movements to re-balance power, perceptions, revisit history, and more. The "currently living" are also colonizing the future by extracting (stealing) resources from it, and the west has constantly rewritten histories and cultures to fit its own narratives. In a similar vein of decolonizing narratives, this paper at the SFRA Review looks at orientalism, techno-orientalism, sinofuturism, and how they obfuscate aspects of China and its own invention. The author argues that the latter two are ways "of deferring participation in contemporariness" to prevent China from existing fully in the present, focusing its views of the country on its past and imagined futures in lieu of the present. The west must be aware of the biases in these ways of contemplating Chinese futures, and pay more attention to local "articulations of the future in China, all waiting to be encountered in their own terms."
Sinofuturism is an enticing proposition. Firstly, it portends to overcome the arbitrary distinction between China's ancient past and its contemporary modernization, promising to open up knowledge production about the People's Republic of China towards its uncharted future. […]
Under its glossy veneer of science-fictional novelty and cyber-exoticism, sinofuturism partakes in the problematic heritage of an enduring techno-orientalist discourse. […]
As Wendy Hui Kyong Chun notes, a generalized "high tech orientalism" has come to pervade most depictions of East Asia in popular culture, offering the modern Western subject "a way to steer through the future, or more properly represent the future as something that can be negotiated" […]
This genealogy of temporal othering evidences how both sinofuturism and techno-orientalism are not merely culpable of propagating exoticizing fantasies about the future in China or other Asian contexts, but also responsible for perpetuating a more generalized denial of coevalness. […]
Chinese philosophical traditions have argued around different conceptions of time over centuries, utopian futurity has driven numerous upheavals, and revolutionary temporality has been a key ideological battleground around the founding of the People's Republic of China (Qian).
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Another productive Friday evening in lockdown. Singing about bacon through a vocoder.
New Music: you really think the rain will stop me?
Another track that I've been working on over the past few days, to wave goodbye to the year that was. A glitchy festival of AY3, SID, and other pish.
wolf sanctuary
This week hasn't been the easiest. This track felt like an appropriate reflection.
Recorded with some Commodore 64 SID chips, a bunch of Eurorack, drones, some guitar, and far too many effects pedals.
Osaka Gig and New Track
I'm going to be in Japan in the next couple of weeks, and have confirmed my first live outing as unexpected bowtie, at Space Station in Osaka, which is apparently in the 'Top 30 Recommended Sights of Japan as Chosen by Foreign Visitors'. The set will be stripped down to a single Game Boy only, given that we are travelling, so should be something a little different. If you happen to be in the area, it'd be awesome to see you there!
To mark the occasion, I've written a new track that's up now on Soundcloud. Composition wise, it's just a single Game Boy, with a tiny little added bit of Commodore 64, and extra drums. Enjoy!
Do doo do do
After David Cameron announced that he was stepping aside to let that creature Theresa May into the position of completely unelected Prime Minister, he was caught 'humming' a wee ditty as he walked back into Number 10. Definitely a man who has checked out.
I quite liked the sound of it, so gave it a remix below:
See ya Davey. It's been real.
(For another remix, check out this one from Graeme Coleman – complete with accompanying video)
Image 'David Cameron delivers EU statement outside Downing Street' by Number 10 used under CC license.
Retrograde: New Adventures in Chiptune
One of my tracks from the 'really something' EP, released in January of this year is featured on a new compilation from 'I Thought You Were a Marxist Records', named 'Retrograde: New Adventures in Chiptune'.
The label has got a whole pile of artists that make some really interesting, weird experimental music, so I'm pretty pleased to be included in amongst them. Have a listen for free over on their Bandcamp, or below:
New Album: 'drouth' released today.
Today I'm releasing my first album since 2012, and the first one that's mainly chiptune based since 2011: 'drouth'.
The album is entirely composed on LSDJ using a bunch of different modified Gameboys, which were then in turn to control different instruments like a Commodore 64, Volca Bass, etc that play additional parts to give a much deeper sound. Along with a smattering of guitar and vocals, it's much more an experimental (sometimes ambient) electronic album than a chiptune focussed one.
Unlike previous occasions, I've spent a lot more time putting the pieces together for this, even re-mastering the entire thing a few days ago when I realised that the original left the Gameboy sounding a little bit too harsh.
You can download it in full, for whatever price you choose, over at bandcamp – or stream at the bottom of the page.
Tracklist is as follows:
- obsolete by design
- mex
- flight risk
- bottle neck
- lazarus pit
- hang the joker
- Mr. K
- slinging dinghies
- wealth sprouts wings
- dinghy it
- tip of the spear
- playing the fool
- dilettante
- Koba
Calculator Music with Houston Tracker
Not too long ago I read about how some genius called 'irrlicht project' had hacked old Texas Instruments graphing calculators so they could be used to make 1-bit music. Naturally, I had to have a bash at this myself. There's something particularly special and rewarding about being able to compose whole tracks on devices that were never intended to work that way.
The models that support the 'Houston Tracker' software are seemingly everywhere in the US, as they were apparently a mandatory purchase for many schools. That means they can usually be picked up fairly cheap second hand over there. However, as it turns out, these weren't all that prevalent in the UK, so they are still fairly pricey – coming in at around £30 on eBay.
I finally got an okay deal though, and got to work getting Houston Tracker onto the device. It's not all that straightforward, as you need a specific kind of cable – which costs almost the same as the damn calculator. Importing one from America worked out to be the most cost effective route in the end. Installation wise, there's a lot of fiddling about to get the dependencies right on OSX, unless you use MacPorts – which saved the day. Once it was all up and running though, it was pretty good fun to use – with a whole host of features that I didn't expect.
I recorded a fairly simple tune to find my way around the controls, and decided to record it. The raw calculator sound was a bit too bare for my tastes, so I threw in some minimal effects and overlaid some glitchy guitars/harmonised vocals. Here it is, my first calculator music track:
Mr. K
It's been a while since I got pished on a Saturday night and just recorded some music. Well, I ended up recording after an hour of fighting with my mixer to work out why the stereo output was only producing mono…
There's always the risk that it could have been my crappy soldering, which meant testing out every possible step. So many variables. Surprisingly, it wasn't actually any of the Gameboys, but the mixer.
I'm pretty pleased with the result, and it should give a hint as to what the next album will sound like. Listen to and download it below:
To finish off, here's a picture of my tidied up workspace.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
On Friday I spent some time in the studio working on different tracks. One of them was an experimental cover of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' with my sister and her boyfriend singing and playing guitar. They studied music at University, and it was nice to record with people who knew what they were doing.
We used a bunch of different effects to layer the sound up, and I added in chip drums later on.
You can hear and download the track below. It's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' like you've never heard it before. In someone else's words:
I could imagine it being played at a f**** up fun fare with porcelain dolls singing as they go round in a Ferris wheel.

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By Mike McMahan, LPC
Most likely you know that the number of autism diagnoses have risen dramatically in the last few years. There may be several reasons for this, though it's important to note that there is no evidence that vaccines are among them and that this has been discredited by the scientific community. What is also inarguable is that there we are going to encounter more and more children with autism and, logically, more adults with autism in the future. Many parents of children with autism (and special needs parents in general) wonder what the future holds. I recently stumbled onto a story about being a man with autism and the struggle to be involved in, and understand, romance. To me, it has Hollywood written all over it, as it shows the potential to overcome a serious emotional challenge.
As the author, Phil Martin, explains, love presents a lot of challenges for him—as it does for all of us. For Phil, an adult on the autism spectrum, moving in with a girlfriend meant dealing with how to be close with an intimate partner, learning to eat different foods and questioning what exactly love is. Though this relationship, like many, was unsuccessful, the article ends on a hopeful note, as now Phil is married.
So how did Phil overcome these challenges? One way he did it was step-by-step, with small steps all along the way. Note what he said about eating: "She agreed to cook the foods I liked but only if she could incorporate new foods into my diet. It started with boneless baked chicken and macaroni and cheese. Eventually, she would add in broccoli, rice, corn, etc. Eventually she put a big spin on things and made Parmesan chicken. It took some getting used to but at the end of the day, I tried more new foods in my 24th year than my entire life." So his partner made the foods he liked but with a small amount of new things thrown in. This story is so visual for me that I feel as though the script would write itself, and I'm highly confident that the story would move a lot of people and be helpful in dispelling some autism myths.
Think about how this might apply to your own life. I've used exercise as an example before, but it bears repeating as it is something that many people (including myself) struggle to integrate and complete successfully. Many will say to themselves, "I'm going to run as far as I can today," and maybe even jog three or four miles. You might even do it again the next day. But by that third day, you're so tired you can't do it. Then you fall into negative self-talk ("I can't do this, I'm a failure") and abandon the project. But what if you did a minimal amount of exercise for a week and then gradually increased it a little more? Results aren't going to be instantaneous anyway, so "the long run" is the most important, anyway. Once you begin to have a routine, you can increase it very gradually. It seems that is what Phil did. A little at a time until he got used to it. And it sounds like it took a full year.
So give yourself a break and take it slow. One new food at a time, one bite at a time. And let's hope Phil Martin's story makes it to the silver screen sometime down the line.
Mike McMahan, LPC is a psychotherapist based in San Antonio, Tx.
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Welcome to Sandy's blog. It has a little bit of everything.
Photo's from Asia, China, Canada and US.
Travel bits on people and places there.
Food, recipes and oddities.
It's primarily to capture stuff I am sure to forget.
After reading other people's blogs, I realized that my introduction was a little sparse. So a bit more about me.
I am an amateur photographer, writer and traveler. I used to work 24/7 with high-tech computer software. One day I realized that I was missing out on a low-tech human world. I decided to break from corporate life and rediscover the joys of creative writing and photography. I've been exploring ever since.
Over the last ten+ years I've split my time living in Toronto, Beijing and Singapore. After retiring and returning to Canada, hubby and I considered relocating outside of the big city. We fell in love with the wild Pacific coast in British Columbia but we (me) couldn't quite give up city life. Now, we split our time between Toronto and Ucluelet on Vancouver Island. This blog captures some of what I've seen and a lot of what I remember. It is a travel and culture blog with photos and thoughts on things out & about, here & there.
I hope you enjoy reading.
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Welcome to 2016,
Where the temperatures are rising, ice caps are melting, and it snows in April. APRIL.
Kinda sounds like the opening sequence to the next "Doomsday" installment doesn't it? Unfortunately, it's not, it's our reality and by the year 2050 —
Okay let's stop you right there.
It's a proven fact that younger generations tend to care more about issues that'll affect their future; and obviously for Millennials, climate change is a huge issue. However, it can be hard to take action on something like climate change when the impact seems so far away. The fact of the matter is, climate change isn't something we'll confront only in 2050 – it's happening right here and right now. Here's a quick look at how climate change is affecting us today and what Millennials are doing to stop it.
I'm sure you've heard of California's historic drought (hopefully you've heard of California's historic drought). Weather patterns like this are caused by a rise in temperatures followed by an increase in moisture evaporating from land and water. That means there's less water left behind for things like watering crops, brushing your teeth, or water parks. Climate change is also to blame for more sporadic weather patterns; meaning areas where we used to expect steady rainfall are now experiencing more extreme forms of precipitation.
Usually, wildfires and droughts go hand in hand. See, droughts dry out land which kills plant life; creating the perfect storm for, you guessed it, a wildfire. Take the recent string of wildfires in Alberta, Canada. Due to rising temps and little rainfall these fires have grew into literal monsters, forcing more than 80,000 people to evacuate their homes!
But wait- how does rising temps, wildfires, and droughts, lead to floods?
I know, it sounds counterintuitive at first, but flooding has a lot to do with the previous effects of climate change. Think of it this way, us millennials are busy and unorganized humans who don't always have time for 5 meals a day. So when we can sneak in a short break, those 5 meals can turn into one main course. Same goes for the environment – sorta. When the earth is parched for long periods of time, the soil can't absorb sudden downpours if/when they finally happen. With stronger unpredictable weather patterns, gentle spring showers are a thing of the past; now, more frequent extreme storms are leading to massive downpours, and flooded roads.
Heat waves
Nelly got one thing right: it's getting hot in here, but maybe keep on your clothes. All jokes aside, a rise in temperatures mean more heat waves. In fact, the past 15 years have had the highest recorded temperatures in history! In turn, leading to a whole new set of natural disasters including:
Stronger hurricanes and typhoons
A big problem with educating people about climate change is trying to convey every big natural disaster is connected in some way. The wildfires in Canada, the earthquakes in Ecuador, and even the massive flooding in Texas are all intertwined with our changing climate. The same goes for hurricanes and typhoons; hurricanes feed on warmer waters and absorb rising sea temps to use it for energy. While the number of hurricanes have not increased, the severity of them have. Stronger hurricanes have produced stronger winds and storm surges, resulting in devastating damages and a higher loss of life.
But luckily for us, climate change isn't just some old hippie's issue anymore; it's quickly becoming the issue of the century.
Or at the very least, the focus of an ENTIRE generation.
Millennials especially have taken a keen interest in the lasting effects of climate change. I'd like to believe it's because we grew up watching shows like "Captain Planet", but unsurprisingly science says I'm dead wrong. In fact, studies show Millennials are more likely to trade in big mansions and foreign cars for a more sustainable way of life — hence growing eco-friendly trends: tiny houses, Air BnB, and Uber. Because climate change is such a long term problem and because Millennials are tomorrow's policy makers, it's super important our generation understands the importance of stopping it now.
Fortunately, we do!
According to science, (are you sensing a theme here…) more and more Millennials lean towards businesses who're proven to be environmentally conscious. Whether they use all organic recyclable materials or donate half their profit to charitable organizations, Millennials are more likely to invest in businesses promising a change. This is because younger generations normally focus on issues that'll directly affect their future.
Don't believe me, ask your parents. Chances are they'll tell you what issues were relevant to them back then, and how they participated in making a change themselves.
Now knowing all this, you're probably thinking climate change just isn't as bad as it's made out to be. I mean, based off statistics alone we've made some pretty serious strides towards making a difference.
While all that may be true, we still have a long ways to go.
Although, Millennials are extremely educated in the environmental front, we rarely take action on all that knowledge. Don't get me wrong, that's not saying we don't want too. It's just less likely to see us volunteering for green causes on a weekend when we could be doing other things, like road tripping across the US or binge watching shows on Netflix. That being said, when it comes to changing climate change, Millennials understand the why, but the how is a little bit more challenging. Come on, taking on 7 billion problems can be a pretty daunting job for just one person!
But can you imagine what an entire generation could do??
From recycling and installing energy, efficient lightbulbs to using reusable bags and conserving water, there are so many ways to contribute in the fight against climate change and actually win. Millennials especially have the power to make a difference, by sharing this vault of unused knowledge with our siblings, cousins, or that one annoying kid who says swaggy and loves Minecraft. Making a difference doesn't always mean changing the world, but changing the world's perception. Guys, It's time we finally invested in our earth, more importantly in our future, besides it's never too late to make a difference. Just please, don't wait for a whole other generation to finally make it happen.


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So the Husband wanted to make beef jerky. I picked up some seasoning at the feed store and eye of round at the grocery store. it ended up being sooo simple.
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Last weekend was moving day for old fruits and vegetables. I made tomato paste, canned some, made applesauce, and orange smoothie cubes. It was quite the extravaganza.
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Hello Poetry Lovers
Today we are going to do a diminishing verse. I have Dobby's assistance in this – I think…
"Isn't that right, Dobby?"
"Now Dobby, do not go back to sleep. Remember what we rehearsed. A diminishing verse is great fun. We take a word that can be stripped away – like …astray
So we use the word astray
What's the next word, Dobby?
That's right. Stray
And as Dobby says; the next word is tray.
So now we've prepared a poem, haven't we, Dobby with these three words;
So, you really led me astray
When you took in that stray
Serving her fish on a tray
Needless to say, the last line is Dobby's favourite. Wasn't that fun? Do try one yourself but best not to ask Dobby to help.
Meanwhile this is Dobby getting her reward for co-operating with the mini-poetry workshop today.
Thanks for tuning in, PL's. Any ideas or poems for another diminishing verse, do send them in. Meanwhile, stay tuned for more poetry action real soon….


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Yogi Badge, Step 1
The benefits of yoga poses are many. Regular practice benefits yogis both physically and mentally. This "feel good" result keeps bringing people (us included!) back to the mat to engage in this ancient practice.
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Jan 02, 2016
T-110.5140 Network Application Frameworks and XML
Prof. Sasu Tarkoma
Middleware Motivation Examples
Widely used and popular term Fuzzy term One definition
"A set of service elements above the operating system and the communications stack"
Second definition "Software that provides a programming model
above the basic building blocks of processes and message passing" (Colouris, Dollimore, Kindberg, 2001)
Why Middleware?
Application development is complex and time-consuming Should every developer code their own protocols
for directories, transactions, ..? How to cope with heterogeneous environments?
Networks, operating systems, hardware, programming languages
Middleware is needed To cut down development time
Rapid application development Simplify the development of applications Support heterogeneous environments and mask
differences in OS/languages/hardware
Middleware cont.
Middleware services include directory, trading, brokering remote invocation (RPC) facilities transactions persistent repositories location and failure transparency messaging Security
Network stack (transport and below) is not part of middleware
Networking Layer (IP)Networking Layer (IP)
Transport Layer (TCP/UDP)Transport Layer (TCP/UDP)
Underlying network (link layer, physical)Underlying network (link layer, physical)
APIs for: RPC, messaging, transactions, session management,
storage, directories, trading, etc.
Middleware provides various transparencies (HW, OS, location, fault, ..)
for apps.
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) call of a remote procedure as it were local marshalling / unmarshalling
Remote Method Invocation (RMI) call of a remote method as it were local marshalling / unmarshalling
Event-based computing entities receive asynchronous notifications a notification causes a state change
Overlays and P2P content delivery
Location transparency RPC and RMI used without knowledge of the location
of the invoked procedure / object transport protocol transparency
RPC may be implemented using any transport protocol transparency of OS and hardware
RPC/RMI uses external data representation Presentation is important XML is becoming increasingly important
transparency of programming languages language independent definition of procedures:
Network Application Framework
Network Application Framework is middleware
Contains services for distributed applications
Middleware as a term is fuzzier and larger In this course, we focus on network
application frameworks and XML objects (discovery, representation) directories (overlays,..) network security
Object Model
Components: object references, interfaces, actions (methods), exceptions, garbage collection
Distributed object model client-server model usually implemented using request-reply marshalling, unmarshalling Example: Java RMI Invocation Semantics
Exactly-once cannot be guaranteed Typical semantics: at-least-once, at-most-once At-least-once is good for idempotent operations CORBA and RMI use at-most-once
Assignment: Apache Axis
Web Services
SOAP with security
Middleware is a fuzzy term.This is one way to look
at things..
Assignment: Schema
CORBA Message-oriented Middleware Event Systems & tuple spaces Java Message Service Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) .NET
Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) Standardized by Object Management Group
(OMG) OMG est. 1989, currently over 800 members
Distributed object-oriented middleware Network abstraction of object location Support for heterogeneous environments
hardware, networks, OS, languages
Interface Definition Language (IDL)
IDL is language independent Used to define object interfaces Hides underlying object implementation Language mappings for C, Java, C++,
Cobol, .. IDL compiler generates language
specific stubs and skeletons from an IDL definition
Stubs and skeletons marshal and unmarshal request/response data to packets
Object Request Broker (ORB) Broker pattern, transparent object invocation
object location, activation, communication CORBA works for both OO and non-OO languages
Interoperable Object Reference (IOR) Uniquely identifies each object Shareable reference
Support for dynamic and static method invocation
Many commercial and non-commercial implementations
Client Object Implementation
IDL stub IDL Skeleton
Object Request Broker (ORB)
II. Invocation returns
Implementation layer- Dynamic Invocation Interface- Alternative to static stub/skeleton calls- Generic runtime invocation, generic interfacedefined in IDL, first search and locate interface, then do the invocation
Interceptors useful for monitoring and security
- generate and interpret object references- demultiplex requests- Handle method invocations via skeletons- activation policies, thread models- object life cycle- pre/post invocation capabilities
CORBA communications
GIOP (General Inter-ORB Protocol) Abstract protocol for ORBs Common Data Representation
On-the-wire presentation of OMG IDL data types
Interoperable Object Reference (IOR( Format for describing remote reference Protocol, server address, object key
The defined message formats Request,reply,fragment, ..
IIOP (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol) GIOP implementation for TCP/IP
CORBA Services Services specified by OMG to help using
distributed objects Naming Service Event and Notification Service Security Service
authentication, access control, non-repudiation Persistent Object Service
persistent objects (activation / deactivation) Trading Service
directory service, objects are identified by attributes Transaction and Concurrency Control Service
database transactions
OMG Distributed Data Service I
The Data Distribution Service for Real-Time Systems (DDS)
The specification defines an API for data-centric publish/subscribe communication for distributed real-time systems.
DDS is a middleware service that provides a global data space that is accessible to all interested applications.
DDS uses the combination of a Topic object and a key to uniquely identify instances of data-objects.
Content filtering and QoS negotiation are supported
DDS is suitable for signal, data, and event propagation.
Data-ObjectIdentified by means of the Topic Identified by means
of the Topic
Data values
Data values
Data values
Message-oriented Middleware
Transfers messages between applications Does not consider the content of messages
Asynchronous communication Direct or queued
Queued (buffered) communication supports wireless clients
Examples Sun Microsystems JMS Microsoft: MSMQ IBM: Websphere MQ
Event Systems I Traditional MoM systems are message queue
based (one-to-one) Event systems and publish/subscribe are one-to-
many or many-to-many One object monitors another object Reacts to changes in the object Multiple objects can be notified about changes
Events address problems with synchronous operation and polling
In distributed environments a logically centralized services mediates events anonymous communication expressive semantics using filtering
Event Systems II
Push versus Pull May be implemented using RPC, unicast,
multicast, broadcast,.. Three main patterns
Observer design pattern Used in Java / Jini
Notifier architectural pattern Used by many research systems
Event channel Used in CORBA Event/Notification Service
Filtering improves scalability / accuracy Research topic: content-based routing
Tuple Spaces
Tuple-based model of coordination The shared tuple space is global and persistent Communication is
decoupled in space and time implicit and content-based
Primitives In, atomically read and removes a tuple Rd, non-destructive read Out, produce a tuple Eval, creates a process to evaluate tuples
Examples: Linda, Lime, JavaSpaces, TSpaces
Java Message Service (JMS)
Asynchronous messaging support for Java Point-to-point messaging
One-to-one Topic-based publish/subscribe
SQL for filtering messages at the topic event queue One-to-many
Message types: Map, Object, Stream, Text, and Bytes
Durable subscribers Event stored at server if not deliverable
Transactions with rollback
Source: http://java.sun.com/j2ee/1.4/docs/tutorial/doc/index.html
Source: http://java.sun.com/j2ee/1.4/docs/tutorial/doc/index.html
JMS messaging
JMS messaging proceeds in the following fashion: Client obtains a Connection from a
ConnectionFactory Client uses the Connection to create a Session
object The Session is used to create MessageProducer
and MessageConsumer objects, which are based on Destinations.
MessageProducers are used to produce messages that are delivered to destinations.
MessageConsumers are used to either poll or asynchronously consume (using MessageListeners) messages from producers.
Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
Specifications and practices for developing, deploying, and managing multi-tier server-centric applications Builds on J2SE Web Services support
Containers - separation of business logic from resource and lifecycle management Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) Servlets
Java Message Service (JMS) async. communication supports decoupling
Source: http://java.sun.com/j2ee/1.4/docs/tutorial/doc/index.html
J2EE Technologies
Java API for XML-Based RPC (JAX-RPC)JavaServer PagesJava ServletsEnterprise JavaBeans componentsJ2EE Connector ArchitectureJ2EE Management ModelJ2EE Deployment API
Java Management Extensions (JMX)J2EE Authorization Contract for ContainersJava API for XML Registries (JAXR)Java Message Service (JMS)Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI)Java Transaction API (JTA)CORBAJDBC data access API.
The .NET Framework is Microsoft's the next generation application platform applications, services, web services, .. Protocol stack and computing model for TCP/IP
based distributed computing Based on the CLR (Common Language
Runtime) JIT compiles and executes .NET code
Components .NET architecture, .NET Integrated Programming,
Common Language Runtime (CLR), .NET System Class Libraries, Data and XML, Web Services / ASP+
.NET Architecture
Source: MSDN
Windows Communication Foundation
Single technology platform that unifies a number of different techniques ASP.NET Web Services (ASMX), Web Service
Enhancements (WSE) extensions, the Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ), Enterprise Services/COM+ runtime environment, .NET Remoting
Address, Binding, Contract Service oriented programming model with a
single API for comms Unifies Web services, .NET remoting, Distributed
Transactions, Message Queues Based on SOAP and XML
WCF Service
Three parts Service class
Service contract
• Data contract Host environment Endpoints
Contract for accessing endpoints Endpoints use proxy objects to communicate
RPC style (abstract service as an object)
Middleware for application development and deployment for supporting heterogeneous environments Main communication paradigms: RPC/RMI,
asynchronous events (publish/subscribe) Standardization needed J2EE, CORBA, .. J2EE/JMS Java specific
Current trends Flexibility, decoupled nature Convergence / unification


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Mrs.Hecox is the best: Teacher appreciation week
May 11, 2018
By: Maya Zola
Mrs.Hecox is an eighth grade math/algebra teacher and to me she is the best. In the beginning of the year I was doing just fine in algebra, then around November I was starting to struggle. 100-80's went to 70-40's real quick. I started to give up on the class thinking I was not going to be able to do it. I started not paying attention in class, putting my head down, and not doing homework. If I didn't know how to do the work I would ask my dad but he was starting to not come home until about 8pm and I wasn't able to go to tutoring after school because no one would be able to pick me up.
I also didn't care if I failed the class or anything. I wasn't trying to fix my grades. Pretty soon Mrs.Hecox asked me what was happening to my work. I told her that i didn't understand the unit or anything then she says "How about you come to me for cougar time?" I said sure and I got a pass. Later on I was starting to understand the class. I could actually be in the class. But just because I knew what I was doing for that unit doesn't mean I did for the rest, another difficult unit came around.
I ended up going through the whole cycle again but worse. My 80 in the class went to 50 and I would start showing up late to class. I, again, would be putting my head down in class and not wanting to do anything. I started to think I was stupid and a walking stereo type, a dumb blonde. This spiked a lot of things from the past few months and I slowly got depressed about those things which affected me a lot in my class. One day my parents told me Mrs.Hecox called them and told them about my grades and behavior in class. They said that she was worried about me. My dad said that from now on he would check my homework when he got home. He also said that he would go into work early so he could get off early.
My dad and I started to work on my homework to see what i was doing wrong then within a week or two my grades picked up. From then on I knew what I was doing in algebra. The EOC was right around the corner and everybody was worried about it. Mrs.Hecox had said that we do fine on the test, but I didn't think I would too great since I had done pretty bad in the past. Mrs.Hecox gave plenty of reviews. We had homework every night. She told us that the test would be 10 times harded than the benchmark was. Every ones worries multiplied.
The day of the EOC comes and I don't think I'm ready for it. I'm thinking that this is not gonna work out for me. I start my test and it's really easy. I knew everything on the test. I'm went through it easily. The next day in Mrs.Hecox's class she says "I wanted to teach y'all ten times more things for the EOC so that you would walk in with more knowledge than what you needed." Mrs.Hecox tries to teach us more than what we need so that we have extra information. She says that some of the stuff that she shows us is stuff that other algebra students don't know. Mrs.Hecox has helped everyone when they need it. She truly cares about her students. I have never had a teacher like Mrs.Hecox. To me she is the best.


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Funeral Services
10:00 am
Friday, June 17, 2022
Enea Family Funeral Home Little Falls
24 W. Monroe Street
Little Falls, New York, United States
Obituary of Ethel Barbara Verri
LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Ethel Barbara Verri, age 94, of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully, on Saturday morning, June 4, 2022, at the Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on December 11, 1927, in Little Falls, New York. She was a daughter of the late Reuben and Lida (Owens) Klock. She attended Little Falls schools and then graduated from Herkimer High School. She went on to obtain an Associate Degree. Barbara worked as a medical secretary with Dr. Oscar Muller for 40 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Verri. Barbara leaves many wonderful family members and friends, including her nieces and nephews, Ann and Jerry Moss, Paul and Barbara Klock, Ruth Klock Mavis, William and Vollie Cotton, William Wren, Jr., Allen Wren, Barbara and William Lennox, Janet Wren, Kevin and Peggy Wren, Brian and Becky Wren, Marcia and Kyle Kenyon, Michael and Susan Wren, Marie Pietropaoli, Jean Lonis, Henry and Jane Verri and Marc and Robin Verri; and a sister-in-law, Joan Lasher. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street, in Little Falls, New York, with Chaplain Ken Palmer, officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Those wishing to attend this special day are asked to arrive at the funeral home around 9:45 a.m., to attend the service to follow. All arrangements for Barbara and her family have been handled with the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street, in Little Falls, New York, Funeral Directors Harry J. Enea, Jr., Kevin E. Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia.
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"Cyn i mi dy lunio yn y groth, fe'th adnabûm."
Jeremeia 1: 5
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you."
Jeremiah 1: 5
Angela Saunders writes:
Tomorrow is the feast day of St. Joachim and St. Anne, the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Although not mentioned in the Bible, we have their names from tradition. I enjoy this glimpse of family life; the scenes above show Joachim and Anne's marriage, Anne with a young Mary, Anne with Mary and her young grandson, Jesus; similar to family photos that most of us have on display in our homes.
I like this feast day because people yearn to know where they come from, where others come from. We want to know more about the home life at Nazareth, what it was like when Jesus was a child, who Mary's family were (we know all about Joseph's lineage from Matthew 1: 1-16 and Luke 3: 23-38). Perhaps one of the reasons we do not know very much is that it was quite ordinary, nothing much to write about in between the amazing birth, going missing on the trip to Jerusalem, and the first miracle.
Our lives too, can be very ordinary and we look to see where we came from. We look at our parents, our family; some people go to great lengths to research their family trees. We are looking for a rootedness, a belonging but family history can only help us so much. As St. Augustine said of God, 'You have made us for yourself and our hearts are restless till they find rest in you.'
The prophet Jeremiah tells us that even before we were born, God knew us and loved us, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you" and Psalm 119: 73 says, "It was your hands that made me and shaped me." God made us and brought us into being, our roots are in Him.
Where can we find these roots? St. Bernard said, "Life is only for love; time is only that we may find God." Whatever our life is like, ordinary or extraordinary; whatever time we are living in, still shielding, 'new normal' or even 'new lockdown', that is where we will find our rootedness in God, in each moment and in each person we meet. When we do meet another, we can look at them and smile, knowing that they too are rooted in God, even if they don't know it; they too are family.
for the gift of love and belonging.
We thank You that we are Your children,
You made us and we belong with You.
Help us to feel rooted in You as we live
our lives in this time and place.
Help us to remember that we are
all Your children, Your family.
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THE Ehrlichs, Anne and Paul, are back. Everyone's favourite prophets of doom, in 1968 they predicted in their book The Population Bomb that the world would starve if we did not stop breeding so fast. Their new book The Stork and the Plow: The Equity Answer to the Human Dilemma (written with Gretchen Daily, Grosset/Putnam, $30, ISBN O 399 140743) reaches the same conclusion based on more recent evidence.
But haven't the Ehrlichs already been proved wrong? Many people will tell you that there is plenty of food and that people starve only because the rich will not share resources. All we need to defeat famine is free trade and some smart new technology. The population of the world will grow to ten billion, then gracefully stabilise, as everyone becomes sensible and modern, and limits the size of their families.
If only. The Ehrlichs and their younger colleague Daily know all the facts behind those beliefs – and a few more besides. It leads them to a different, less rosy conclusion, plus some useful ideas for action. I would have preferred to see more quantitative analysis and the odd graph to summarise information. But perhaps this is why the book has the power to reach people who are turned off by numbers – who do not realise that every system has limits, and agriculture cannot expand for ever.
Just because you want to believe in happy endings does not make them true. And just because you are a prophet of doom does not mean you are wrong. This book is an impressive synthesis of information from agriculture, economics, anthropology, population studies and common decency. Its conclusion? Only reducing the gap between the overconsuming rich and the burgeoning poor will save civilisation. Sunday school stuff? Look at the evidence before you dismiss it.


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Daily Archives: August 14, 2010
Does the Lunacy of WWGHA Ever End????
The lunacy of the twin websites Why Won't God Heal Amputees and God is Imaginary never seems to end. In drafting my answers to their issues regarding God's plan (there's a video, a chapter of WWGHA, and a proof on GII), I discovered an unpublicized page of WWGHA. It reads:
Therefore, here is an open challenge to James Dobson, Rick Warren, Pat Robertson, George W. Bush, Antonin Scalia and other prominent leaders in the Christian community:
Appear with me on national TV to read the Bible.
It is that simple. This will be a tremendous opportunity for you to spread the power of God's word directly to the nation. The Bible is the book that contains the Ten Commandments, the revelation that Jesus is our resurrected savior and the story of our creation. This is God's holy word to his children. You will simply read aloud from this sacred text. I ask only one thing: Allow me to choose the verses that you will read.
I will not interrupt you or provide any commentary during your reading, nor will you. We will simply allow God to speak for himself through his holy scriptures.
Interesting. It becomes clear what our anonymous friend is up to when he states that he is going to pick the verses. And, in case the naive reader still hasn't figured out what he's up to, this should make his agenda very clear:
The problem with the Bible is simple. What God says in the Bible is, in many places, quite offensive to us. As soon as we read the offensive parts of the Bible in public, we all realize that the Bible has serious problems and should have no place in our society.
This is a seriously flawed argument. The problems that would result if this argument were applied consistently throughout society should be obvious. Free speech would be out the window, because we would no longer be allowed to offend anyone. No one who offends people should have a place in society according to the author of Why Won't God Heal Amputees!
The second problem is defining offensive. My mother-in-law hates the Harry Potter series. She once flew into a rage at the mere mention of J.K. Rowling, and confirmed hating Rowling as the "logical" extension of hating Harry Potter.
I'm a Christian, and I love Christ as much as she does. Harry Potter doesn't offend me. I've read and enjoyed the series, and I like the majority of the movies (#3 and #6, despite being the cream of the crop for the books, were the worst movies). So, my mother-in-law is offended by the Harry Potter series, while I am not. Which one of us is right?
What about Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials series? I was hooked on that series from page one of The Golden Compass, and quickly purchased the remaining two before I was halfway through that book so that there would be no interruption in reading the series. It is perhaps my favorite trilogy of all time, and I'm sorely upset that the proposed movie series was a dud.
The books declare that the universe winked into existence from nothing-nothing (H/T to Francis Schaeffer for that term); that "God" was really just the first angel (perhaps a corruption of Col 1:15?), claiming to the inhabitants of the randomly-formed universe that he created them; that "God" is evil and Satan is good, since Satan is fighting for freedom from divine subjugation; and The Amber Spyglass features the death of "God" and the success of Lord Asriel's rebellion, the purpose of which was to destroy God and set up a new heaven. Should I be offended by this, given that it is the complete antithesis of what I believe?
Many Christians are offended by those books. But I happen to love the series and plan to reread it someday–and I never reread books. I hate rereading and never do it unless the book is beyond awesome. The only other book I have ever deemed worthy of rereading is The Hound of the Baskervilles, which I have read three times already and likely will read again someday.
Who's going to decide if I'm right to love His Dark Materials? Who's going to decide if my mother-in-law is right in deriding Harry Potter?
Who decides what is offensive and therefore has no place in civilized society?
The critic may retort that we just know without the need to rely on an outside judge. Really? Well, under an atheistic worldview, there is no ought; only what is. Admitting that we will just know that the Bible (or anything else, for that matter) is offensive presupposes an objective moral standard which binds us all to certain sensibilities. Such a thing is a natural consequence of the theistic viewpoint, but is a serious obstacle to pure naturalism–which the atheist often argues. To argue that society will just know that the Bible is offensive presupposes theism and works against atheism.
Without presupposing an objective moral standard, it is impossible to appropriately define offensive. Therefore, this challenge is based on seriously faulty grounds, and should be dismissed.
New Theme!
After years of Andreas09, I have decided that it is time to give my site a makeover.
One of the recent updates of the WordPress software made it is possible to customize menus. Before that update, the theme itself controlled what menus appeared. Fine for WordPress.org users, since they can mess with the code of the themes. But for us WordPress.com users, that is irritating, since I can't monkey with the code of the themes and I don't only want to link to internal pages with menus. I want to link to my donation site and e-book sales site by menu rather than on a sidebar widget.
I thought it was time to change themes, since I've had the same theme for the better part of four years. I think that this is the theme I'm going to stick with for the time being (though I might change my mind–I'm back and forth between this one and the Freshy theme). I thought this theme had customizable menus when I selected it, but I was wrong. But I can have a widget below the title, so that's the next best thing!
Let me know if you like the new theme in the comments below. If you don't care, feel free to put that in the comments below, too.


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http://www.jusfc.gov/ JUSFC accepts grant applications in the following areas: 1) Exchanges and Scholarship 2) Global Challenges 3) Arts and Culture 4) Education and Public Affairs Which organizations may apply? Any non-profit organization in the United States or Japan that deals with Japanese … Continue reading
Funding: American Association of University Women [general] [women]
Graduate, post-graduate, and professional ladies will be interested in the various large and small fellowship and grant opportunities offered by the American Association of University Women, which aims to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and … Continue reading


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Quilted Shoes Are the One Footwear Trend You Need to Know for Fall 2019
We're programmed to go through Fashion Month on the lookout for the one item—or one trend—that the industry has decreed "It." There's no official prize or badge, just a sudden awareness: You start noticing how every influential editor, blogger, model, and styling person owns it, and makes it look pretty darn good. As the fashion crowd traveled from New York and London to Milan and Paris in September, it became clear that "It" was a pair of quilted mules from Bottega Veneta, a result of the brand's new creative direction under Daniel Lee.
Even if you're not acquainted with the phenomenon that is the new Bottega Veneta (@newbottega on Instagram), you've definitely come across the accessories that have come to represent it: oversized clutches, heels, and sandals with puffy or patchwork-style quilted detailing.
They've become so ubiquitous among the fashion set—in street style, on Instagram, in everyday conversation—that Fashionista even did a deep dive into the marketing strategy surrounding the accessories du jour. Even Mrs. Bieber has been photographed wearing them.
New Bottega is getting all the buzz (and rightfully, given that its mules and clutches were some of the most photographed pieces of Fashion Month), but quilted detailing isn't exactly reinventing the wheel in accessories. You have houses like Chanel and Valentino, whose quilted bags, flats, and pumps have long been a mainstay in the luxury space. What has happened is that more brands—like Bottega, and also Gucci and Prada—have been revisiting and modernizing it for today's shopper: adding a puffer effect here, a new color there. And already the mass market is taking note.
Bottega Veneta's highly coveted Padded Sandals (which are available for pre-order on its site) will cost you a pretty penny. (They retail for just under $800.) But quilted shoes run the gamut of style and price point: There are fall-ready ankle boots around the $200 range, or easy slides and slip-ons under $50; you can go elegant with a pointed-toe mule or super casual with a sneaker-moccasin hybrid.
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Aerial Moose Hunting in Tanana Flats?
Letters / Fairbanks Daily News-Miner / December 1, 2007
To the editor:
My wife is 50 feet up a spruce tree, slowly coaxing a large bull moose into rifle range.
The flooded creek allows an airboat to cross into the meadow where my wife is calling in "her" bull. Suddenly, the airboat spots the bull, roars up to about 25 feet from the moose. Bang! The bull drops.
The "hunters" jump out of the airboat. The bull staggers to its feet and begins to flee. The "hunters" jump back into their craft and chase the bull down for the second time. Bang! Success after a hard stalk.
Is this hunting? Is this legal?
Two hours later, a yellow plane without numbers lands on the tundra trail and drops off more "hunters." Several hours later, they shoot a nice three-brow-tine bull from a small birch tree stand. I believe this is defined as same-day-as-airborne hunting.
Both of the above incidents were witnessed by several other hunters. Both incidents were illegal. The airboat was still under power while shooting, and the airplane violated the same-day rule.
Just another day of "harvesting" moose on the Tanana Flats in 2007.
Jerry Knoll
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Saying I love hats is an understatement. Not only do they add extra stye to any outfit, they are functional as well. Depending on the hat, it can cool you down, keep you warm, and most have a brim to protect your face from the sun. Another added bonus – if you color your hair, it will keep your color from fading in the sunlight. If you aren't a "hat person", I hope I can convince to try at least one style. Here are a few summer hats from my collection:
Baseball caps are perfect from a day on a boat to running errands. They've come a long way from being exclusively for sporty styles and look cute on everyone.
(Clockwise from top left) 1. A Seersucker hat is a subtle, more feminine style, that pairs well with summer outfits especially whites and pinks. 2. This crest hat is my new purchase from J Crew that I got from their summer sale for $12. I love the crest and the contrast between the navy top and white brim. 3. Ralph Lauren Polo hat is fresh being all white with the navy logo. If you love Ralph Lauren as much as I do, you need one of these hats. I found this in the men's section at the polo outlet, but I've seen it at Macy's as well. 4. This color block baseball cap uses an unusual color combo with the pop of neon pink, so I'll keep the rest of my outfit neutral when I wear this.
Straw hats are light weight and will keep you cool in the sun because they're made out of breathable material and normally have a wide brim that blocks the sun. There are many types of straw hats, but here are my four favorite kinds.
(Clockwise from top left) 1. Kettle brim straw hat – I found this one at an antique store and I love the bow on the back. It's not quite casual or formal, so it's perfect for dressing up cotton dresses. 2. Panama hat – One of mine (and Teddy Roosevelt's) favorite style of hats. It has a wider, flat brim than you would find with a fedora. This hat is seriously underrated, even though it looks great on almost anyone. It's subtlety stylish, and when added to an outfit makes you look like you know what you're doing. Mine is from H&M, but I've also seen them at J Crew and even Forever 21. 3. Boater hat – These are more old-fashioned with early 20th century roots, as seen in The Great Gatsby. I have one from Nordstrom that I've worn on Easter Sunday, but I was delighted to find the one I'm wearing in this picture at Forever 21. It had a plain black ribbon with feathers, so I cut off the feathers and added this navy and white striped ribbon to make it more fun for summer. This hat looks best with your hair down with some wave or curl. 4. Wide brim beach hat – Please wear one of these to the beach or pool! Sunburns on your face now will lead to sun spots (or worse) when you're older. You can use bronzer to add some color to your face instead. Besides, these hats look glamorous and can be purchased inexpensively anywhere. I got mine at Target a few years ago and it's kept its shape despite going on many trips with me.


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Early Follicular Phase LH concentration and LH to FSH ratio as Predictor of IVF/ICSI Outcome.
- High Institute of Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad-IRAQ.
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Background: This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of early follicular phase LH level and LH: FSH ratio on number of mature follicles, retrieved oocytes, oocytes maturity, quality of embryo, and pregnancy rate. Methods: This retrospective observational study was undertaken in the High Institute of Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies /Al-Nahrain University. The study included 115 women who underwent IVF/ICSI treatment cycles from February 2015 to may 2016. Prior to the first IVF/ICSI treatment all women included in the study had blood samples analyzed on menstrual cycle Day 2, 3 or 4 for basal levels of Follicle stimulating hormone and Luteinizing hormone. Patients was sub grouped according to early follicular phase LH to FSH ratio into group A ?0.5 and group B>0.5, and regarding early follicular phase LH into Group I (?3 mIU/ml) and Group II (>3 mIU/ml) Results: Women with elevated early follicular phase LH to FSH ratio (LH: FSH>0.5) required significantly (p<0.001) lower doses of gonadotrophins. The outcome of IVF/ICSI was significantly (p<0.001) better in those patients they had larger number of mature follicles (?17mm), retrieved oocytes, mature oocytes (metaphase II), fertilized oocytes, cleaved embryos, and pregnancy rates. On the other hand, patients with early follicular phase LH >3 mIU/ml did not differ significantly than patients with early follicular phase (?3 mIU/ml). Conclusion: Elevated early follicular phase LH/FSH ratio rather than LH concentration alone is associated with the highest success rates in IVF/ICSI, perhaps reflecting a well-preserved ovarian reserve.
[Lubna Amer Al-Anbari. (2016); Early Follicular Phase LH concentration and LH to FSH ratio as Predictor of IVF/ICSI Outcome. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (Sep). 1128-1134] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/1593
DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/1593
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As you prepare for your annual air conditioner service this year, take a minute to consider breaking down the amount that you spend on heating and cooling during the year. Then, think about the last time you've gone around and checked for leaky doors and windows. It's something that almost all homes have to deal with, but there is a large portion of money slipping between the cracks, going out the window – literally.
However, the majority of the cracks and leaks can be easily sealed on your own, helping you save money throughout the year. Plus, it can help you maximize the benefits of your annual air conditioner service too, helping you potentially preserve more cool air while helping to improve energy efficiency and your comfort.
So where should you check for those pesky leaks?
Attics are notorious for allowing the most air out of your home, so look at these particular areas while up in your attic:
Windows and doors are usually the key culprits for losing cool air, and rightfully so.
The variety of ways you can get the most out of your annual air conditioner service dollars is pretty long, but if you take a little time to tackle the tips we've outlined, you can possibly make your home more efficient and more comfortable. If you have any questions about these tips or are just looking to set up air conditioner service, give Connolly Electric & Mechanical a call at 928-251-4327 or schedule an appointment online.


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"Xia Wu Guo Qu Le Yi Ban" seen through the eyes of Matti Ullrich, member of the team of Berlinale Shorts.
"Look what Grandpa's bought you!" "Grandpa's bought you a huge watermelon."
When Xiao Lei and his family visit his Grandpa, the old man greets them with a watermelon. The wheelchair, meant for Grandpa himself, is barely big enough to carry the fruit around. When summertime comes, a watermelon is the best way to cool down in China. And with a big one like this, everyone in the family can have their fair share.
Director Zhang Dalei lets us peek into his memory; at least, it certainly feels that way. A deeply personal retelling of family life and the echoes of times long since passed spent visiting his grandfather. Xiao Lei eats with the old man, shows him what he's been up to in life, the film he's finished working on. Then they just sit around flicking through old photos. Xiao Lei will always remember the sweet taste of that watermelon.
When I think back to visiting my grandparents as a child, I remember everything to be different from normal. The food tasted different, all my senses were heightened. Time moved at a different pace when I was around them. This film captures exactly that feeling.
A sense of melancholy hangs in the air. In the distant music the wind carries into the sheltered backyard where Xiao Lei sits and waits for the day to be over. The calm of the afternoon is pregnant with imminent departure. Everything is at ease, the world has slowed down. There is no urgency, no rush when they say goodbye. Especially as it could be for the last time.
We don't see the watermelon being cut up or eaten. We only see pieces of it left on the table. A few bites taken, but otherwise untouched. The seeds carefully collected in a little pile. We see the bucket of water in which the melon cooled standing empty on the grass. Reflecting the sunlight in an ever changing pattern on the wall.
"Next year, when the apricots ripen, will Xiao Lei come back again?"
Matti Ullrich is the viewing & programm intern of Berlinale Shorts 2021 and is studying Film Studies at the Free University Berlin. You can find him on letterboxd.


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'Peranbu' director Ram pens dialogues for Tamil version of Mamangam
Mammootty's hugely hyped period flick 'Mamangam' is getting ready for release next month. The film is currently in the final stages of post-production. Apart from Malayalam, the film is releasing in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages as well. Apparently, the Tamil version has its dialogues penned by director Ram, who has made films like 'Kattradhu Tamizh' and 'Thanga Meengal'. He had also recently worked with Mammootty in the widely acclaimed, 'Peranbu'.
Ram is known for his powerful dialogues and hence he is an ideal choice for writing dialogues in ancient Tamil language for 'Mamangam'. Tamil dubbing for the film is currently progressing and Ram is also involved in it. Last day, he celebrated his birthday in Kochi along with Mammootty, director Padmakumar and other team members of 'Mamangam'.
'Mamangam', as per the makers, is a historic film with almost 80% of it being inspired from real events. The film is based on the religious festival, Mamangam, that took place every 12 years in a place called Thirunavaya, on the banks of Bharathapuzha, for over 280 years.
Mammootty will be seen playing a 'chaaver' in the film. The cast also includes Unni Mukundan, Kaniha, Anu Sithara, Prachi Tehlan, Tarun Arora, Suresh Krishna, Manikuttan, Manikandan, Ineya, Siddique, Sudev Nair and Sudheer Sukumaran.
'Mamangam' is scheduled to hit screens on November 21. The makers are planning it as the biggest ever release in Kerala. Venu Kunnappilly of Kavya Films is producing the film.


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Born out of frustration with KVM switches, Synergy shares one mouse and one keyboard between multiple computers and operating systems. Originally created in 2001 by a group of open source software developers, Synergy is now developed Symless.
We're based in the British Isles, but our team is global.
Symless knows the best people for the job are not always on your doorstep. Some are, though!
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text: "You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself." Galileo Galilei One of the great things about teaching is that while some students pass by like mist in the night others remain connected forever. I get to watch them grow into their careers and cheer them on. — Its … Continue reading »


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Here's an overview of what happened in the Carlsbad housing market in August 2019. 138 homes sold in Carlsbad in August, a decrease by 12% from July. Here's are some details:
Detached Homes Sold – 84 (down 14%); 27 Days on Market, Average Sale price was $1,067,789 (up 1%), Average sales price was 98% of original asking price
Attached Homes (condos, town homes, twin homes) Sold – 54 (down 7%); 36 Days on Market, Average Sales price was $671,082 (up 12%), Average sales price was 97% of original asking price
August Carlsbad home sales dropped from July which is not really a surprise given the summer. The average sales price rose just slightly for detached homes but was significantly higher on average for attached homes.
Looking back at August 2018, we see that detached home sales were down by 21%, and down 5% for attached home sales. Average prices year over year also shifted; they were down by 9% for detached homes, but up 10% on average for attached homes.
24% of the transactions were cash buyers (versus 10% last month).
The average days on market (DOM) was slightly higher for detached homes (remaining below a month) but did not change for attached homes.
On average Carlsbad buyers negotiated 2 to 3% off the original list price for their purchases; However at the same time 34% of the home buyers paid asking price or better for their homes, no doubt an indication of the competition in the market.
The median sales price for detached homes was $1,020,000 (up 6%) and $603,495 for attached, up 8% from July.
There were 362 Carlsbad homes for sale at the end of August, ranging in price from $325,000 to $26,950,000, which is 3% more than in July.
Current inventory is about 2.6 months for attached homes and 2.2 months for detached homes based on the current rate of sales over the last 3 months. Carlsbad remains a very strong sellers' market based on current inventory and buyer demand.
In August 211 new listings came on the market, 5% fewer than last month – that's still 7 new listings per day! 114 homes went pending in August (excluding homes that closed), 11% fewer than in July.
This overview of the Carlsbad real estate market is based on data provided by the MLS. I'm happy to provide more details about current activity as well as for specific neighborhoods of Carlsbad that are of interest.
If I can be of assistance, please feel free to reach out to me at (760) 840-1360 so we can discuss your housing needs, lifestyle and budget, and any questions. Then we'll work together to create a strategy to help you buy your new Carlsbad home in 2019, or help you sell your current Carlsbad home.


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Payments app takes two prizes
An HSBC app that makes it quicker and easier for people to transfer money to their friends and family has won two technology awards.
PayMe, a social payments app, allows people living in Hong Kong to send money to other users of the app instantly, securely and for free with just a few taps on their phone – irrespective of the bank they use. To make a payment users do not need a friend's bank account details – just their mobile phone number.
Users can send personalised messages, including emojis, alongside transactions. The app can be used to split a restaurant bill or settle up for a group outing, for example.
PayMe won the Gold Award in the Emerging Solutions and FinTech Security category, and the Grand Award, the top prize in the FinTech category, at April's ICT (Information and Communications Technology) awards in Hong Kong.
The app was launched in early 2017, and by the end of the year had been used to process millions of transactions by hundreds of thousands of users. It is available to Hong Kong residents who have a Mastercard or Visa credit card.
Millennial appeal
The judges said: "PayMe is a well-developed application that is very user-friendly. Its social aspect to payment is appealing in the local market, especially for millennials."
Kevin Martin, Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Asia-Pacific, HSBC, said: "It is great to see PayMe being used by so many people in our Hong Kong community, from millennials to those in retirement.
"Serving the communities of Hong Kong has always been at the heart of our business and PayMe lets both our customers and non-customers enjoy the safety, ease and social interaction of a new way to make payments."


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LOVE this idea! I love that they can be used over and over again. Too fun!ReplyDelete
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These are really cute! I am into "chalkboard" stuff myself... the post right before you on Make It MondayReplyDelete
Those are so fun!! You are very talented and creative!ReplyDelete
So adorable! What a fabulous idea:)ReplyDelete
Those are really cool!! I'm linking up soon at Dollar Store Crafts.ReplyDelete
Great idea! I'm now a follower:) I'm hosting a crafter info exchange called CraftShare & one of the topics will be chalkboard paint projects & would love for you to add this when the time comes. You can find more info here: http://sewcando.blogspot.com/p/craftshare.htmlReplyDelete
So simple, so versatile, so cute.ReplyDelete
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