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After taking down the two-time defending national champions, the Ohio State men's lacrosse team is looking to enter uncharted waters.
OSU (12-6) earned a trip to the quarterfinals with a 16-11 thumping of Duke in Durham, N.C. After falling behind 3-1 early, OSU scored seven unanswered goals to open up an 8-3 lead, eventually stretching it to as much as seven goals.
"I think that's a credit to our whole team," redshirt sophomore goalie Tom Carey, who made 15 saves against the Blue Devils, said. "We made some key stops early and then the offense really picked it up at the end of the game. When you look back at it, it was a team win, and that's what we have to do this weekend."
That weekend matchup is set to come on Saturday, when the Buckeyes travel to Denver to take on the No. 4-seeded Pioneers with a trip to the Final Four in Philadelphia on the line.
OSU has twice before made the quarterfinals, but senior midfielder David Planning said the goal has always been to do better.
"It's the elephant in the room," Planning said about advancing past the quarterfinals for the first time in program history. "My sophomore year, we played a really good Cornell team that wiped us up, so our guys are taking this week very seriously, and we're going to be very well prepared.
"This is what you work all year for. One game away from Philly, that's the goal."
Planning exploded for six goals and an assist against Duke. He said with the way the team is balanced, no one knows who might be the player to stick out next time around.
"It can be anyone's day at any time. You move the ball and you play hard, and that's all you can really ask for," Planning said.
Denver (14-2) is found at or near the top in several key statistical categories, including leading the nation in face-off percentage (69.0 percent) and man-up offense success rate (58.6 percent).
The Big East champions are also fifth in the country in total offense at 14.06 goals per game and eighth in turnovers per contest at 11.88. Freshman midfielder Trevor Baptiste leads the country in face-off winning percentage at 70.5 percent, holding a commanding 2.9 percentage point edge over the next-best player.
The Pioneers may have been the preseason No. 1 team, but the Buckeyes have already proven they can beat them, courtesy of a 13-11 victory in Columbus on March 14. OSU coach Nick Myers, however, said it sometimes presents a larger challenge when a team already has a head-to-head win under its belt heading into the rematch.
"It's tough to beat a team twice," Myers said. "We're obviously hoping that we can. But they've won 10 straight, and I think it's in the back of their mind that we're the last team that beat them."
Myers said one advantage the Buckeyes have is the underdog mentality that they have embraced in postseason play.
"If you seeded the eight teams that remain, I'm sure the lacrosse world would tell you that we're the eighth seed," Myers said. "So I think we're going in with that mentality. That's how we entered the tournament last weekend. I don't think anyone gave us a shot against Duke, except for the 40 guys in the locker room, and I'm not sure anyone's giving us one in Denver."
The two teams are familiar with each other, having been former foes in the now-defunct Eastern College Athletic Conference Lacrosse League from 2010-2013.
Saturday will mark the sixth matchup between the schools in the last four seasons, with OSU holding a 3-2 head-to-head edge.
"Our kids are familiar with Denver, they know what it takes, they know what a mountain it is to beat that team and what a challenge it is," Myers said.
One thing is certain heading into the game: A member of the Planning family will be making the trip to Philadelphia for the Final Four.
Sophomore Max Planning, the younger brother of David Planning, will be lined up opposite him in the midfield.
"Playing Max is an honor," David Planning said. "You grow up shooting with him in the backyard, playing hoops with him, you never think you're going to be in the Elite Eight playing Division I college lacrosse at Denver Broncos stadium. So, it's an honor, it's fun, and we're excited, but I've also got 40-some other brothers I'm taking the field with on Saturday that I want more than anything to win with."
OSU's quarterfinal matchup with Denver is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at Mile High Stadium.


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The people in question were still lying in bed at that time. Jinde had finally peacefully slept for a whole night after many years without real rest and even though Leng Jin Yu had already been awake for a while he just couldn't convince himself to get up and leave Jinde alone. Well, it wasn't that late yet anyway.
Jinde sighed in his dreams and burrowed deeper into Leng Jin Yu's arms, his golden hair brushing against his skin. Leng Jin Yu's lips unwittingly rose in a smile and he combed through the silky strands with his fingers before leaning down and kissing Jinde's head. He held him for a few more minutes before he finally let go of him. He carefully got up, making sure not to make any unnecessary movements or causing any sounds that might wake Jinde up. He went to make some tea for Jinde first and changed his robes before carrying the tray back.
Mn, would Jinde like to be woken up like this? He didn't know but it couldn't be wrong to try. Like that they would soon get to know each other better. He put the tray down next to the bed and leaned over to gently wake him up.
Jinde turned in his sleep, his hands unconsciously reaching out for the other side of the bed as if he wanted to make sure his lover was still there. Leng Jin Yu caught the wandering hand with his own and placed a kiss on it.
"It's time to get up."
"Mn …" Jinde smiled and gripped that warm hand tighter. So this hadn't just been a dream. It was true. His Chun Yin … he had come back to him. He wasn't alone any longer. "Kiss me …"
Leng Jin Yu chuckled. Was this really the first thing Jinde thought of in the morning? Well, he didn't mind waking him up like that either. He bent down and cupped Jinde's cheeks. He didn't immediately kiss him though. Instead, he took a moment to admire his face.
Jinde was … even more beautiful like this. His skin was pale as usual but his cheeks had a light flush, making him look healthier than yesterday. His hair was loosely scattered around him, making him seem so much more approachable and attainable even though nothing had changed in just a day. Ah, this really … was such a feast for the eyes.
He finally bent down the last bit and their lips met. Jinde sighed lightly and reached up with one hand, grabbing onto the front of Leng Jin Yu's robe and pulling him down even further. He didn't want to separate, never again. If they could just stay like this or even entangle further, he would be content for the rest of his life.
Leng Jin Yu reached down and his fingers once again slid into Jinde's hair. He brushed those silky strands away and finally rubbed the sensitive skin at his neck.
"Ah!" Jinde gasped and his grip on Leng Jin Yu's robe tightened while his brows creased a little.
Leng Jin Yu immediately pulled back. "Are you alright? Does your shoulder hurt? Should I —"
Jinde took a deep breath. Was this guy trying to drive him crazy first thing in the morning? First, he kissed him like that and started to tease him and then he just pulled back? What was this if not torture?
He wanted to retort and tell him to take him already but just then a sound of surprise came from the door.
Leng Jin Yu turned around to look what had happened only to find his Master and Grandmaster Zhangsun standing in the door. Both of them looking at the scene in the room incredulously.
Leng Jin Yu gulped. Damn it. When had those two come by? He hadn't heard anything! This wasn't good at all. His Master had warned him just yesterday to keep his distance from Jinde. He didn't intend to do so but he definitely hadn't wanted to break the news to his Master like this. No, he would rather have wanted to wait a while longer until Yuchi Bing Xia got used to the thought of them living together. He had thought he could just reveal everything bit by bit until it seemed normal to him. But now, that was definitely impossible. After all, he was half kneeling on Jinde's bed right now and the way he had bent over him probably didn't leave many questions open.
"Uh … It's … not what it looks like?" He himself felt that it was obvious that this was nonsense.
Yuchi Bing Xia and Zhangsun Xun Yi didn't look convinced either. Behind Leng Jin Yu, Jinde finally cracked his eyes open but there was a dangerous glint in them. Not how it looked like? So his lover actually dared to spend the night in his bed but didn't dare to admit it? Wasn't this almost as bad as what Chun Yin had done? He definitely wouldn't let him embark on the same path! Just you wait!
Jinde closed his eyes again, shoved the blanket a little bit down and gave an audible sigh. "Jin Yu, where are you going? Come back to bed …"
Yuchi Bing Xia froze. Zhangsun Xun Yi froze. Leng Jin Yu froze.
The latter cursed inwardly. What timing! But he could hardly blame Jinde. He had still been sleepy when he came back. He probably hadn't even noticed that his Master and the Grandmaster had come by. He considered waking Jinde up but turning to him now probably wasn't a good idea. What if Jinde said or did something else? Wouldn't it get even worse? He cleared his throat and tried to look as earnest as possible. "It really isn't!"
Jinde frowned. Bastard! Then he reached out and grabbed his sleeve with a precision that belied his 'sleepiness'. "Jin Yu, don't go! You can't just throw me away after you used me!"


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Marie, at the top of one of the ladders:
More views of Sipapu bridge:
Marilyn and Marie…
This is the underside of Kachina Bridge. I found it hard to get compelling pictures of the entire bridge due to the trees on each side of the bridge. The other bridge at the monument is named "Owachomo". We stopped at the view area and saw the bridge. I have a few photos, but they're nothing special. To get better photos, I should have hiked at least part way down to the bridge.
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LTE: Bread, Roses, and Burgers: Fighting for 15 in Des Moines
by Tom Brantseg
At 5:15 am on Monday morning, five sleepy socialists piled into a car in Ames and headed off for some direct action in support of Fight For 15. We arrived slightly late on the scene of the first action (a Burger King near the capital), thanks to a bit of early morning brain fog. When we arrived, we just stepped into the chanting, marching mass of people. A lot of different groups were represented: the Heart of Iowa, Central Iowa, and Iowa City chapters of the Democratic Socialists of America, SEIU local 199, Faculty Forward, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, and many others. Democratic gubernatorial candidates Jon Neiderbach and Cathy Glasson were also on the scene, together with quite a few media outlets. For me, this was the first picket line I had ever been on, and the atmosphere was electric despite the early morning gloom – songs, chants, drums, cheering, signs, flags, banners. Most of the Burger King workers, some still in uniform, had already walked off the job by the time we stopped to listen to a few speakers and a few songs.
The Rev. Alejandro Alfaro Santiz of Trinity United Methodist acted as the master of ceremonies, speaking alternately in English and Spanish. Several striking fast food workers told their stories of trying to make ends meet and trying to feed their families despite woefully inadequate wages; Rev. Alfaro Santiz introduced each speaker. I was deeply moved by their boldness and bravery. I was risking nothing except some lost sleep to be here and stand with them, while they ran a very real risk, thanks to Iowa's monstrous right-to-work legislation, of losing their livelihoods. It was a stark reminder of what is at stake in this fight and how much there still is for all of us to do to. But there was also a beautiful reminder of the power of worker solidarity – at one point, the speakers were interrupted by deafening cheers as the last BK worker walked off the job and was greeted by our group with handshakes and hugs as she took up a position holding a large Fight for 15 banner. No matter what the bosses said, the restaurant workers knew they were the ones that made the place actually run.
Ms. Glasson wrapped things up with a typically fiery speech, and we walked over to the parking lot to get ready for our next action, chanting, waving signs, and getting a few supportive honks from passing cars. After a bit of waiting while we found the person (I don't recall the name) who had the location of our next action, we dispersed into cars and buses to head over to Mercy Hospital in support of SEIU's action.
When we got there, we found everyone had decided – since there was a bit of free time in the schedule – to go picket at the nearby McDonald's. This didn't go quite as smoothly, since there were already police and a few unfriendly bystanders there. After a short while, we moved over to a nearby parking lot to avoid any potential confrontations and then lined up along the road. Most of the reaction we got from passing drivers and pedestrians was supportive (honks, waves, thumbs-up), save for one or two people yelling unintelligibly at us and one driver who slowed down to give us a middle finger as he passed. As we stood by the road we were also joined by an additional contingent of SEIU members before we walked a few blocks over to Mercy Hospital.
We assembled in a parking lot across the street from the hospital to listen to some additional songs and speeches, both from striking nurses who talked about inadequate pay and staffing and dangerously long shifts (one nurse came straight to the demonstration from a twelve-hour shift), and from Democratic candidates and elected officials. Pete D'Alessandro, running for the IA-03 House seat, gave an excellent speech in which he said "The discussion starts at $15/hour" – words I think every Democratic candidate needs to adopt – and was followed by Johnson county supervisor Mike Carberry and another speech from Ms. Glasson. Glasson gave a longer speech than at the Burger King action, but kept the energy as high, and she was unfazed by a bit of recurring trouble with the microphone, joking that she didn't need it anyway because she had a loud enough voice.
After that, we dispersed and headed home at about 10 am. Despite the lack of sleep and spending hours standing, chanting, and marching, I wasn't tired. I was elated. It had been a beautiful morning. This is what democracy looks like, and it's only the first step in us winning a fair, livable wage for our fellow workers. So you can be sure I'll be there at the next step, no matter when or where it is, because the workers sure as hell will be.


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My friend Lola just wrote to tell about the great deal for wheelchair-users at Boston's New England Aquarium. The deal is pretty simple — all wheelchair-users are admitted free. That's a cool $20 savings!
Access is excellent throughout the aquarium too, with barrier-free access to all public areas, including ramped access to the Giant Ocean Tank Exhibit. There is elevator access to all floors; and many of the tanks extend to the floor, which is a great plus for wheelchair-users. Plus there are eight wheelchair-spaces in the IMAX theater.
And if you'd like a bite to eat during your visit, then check out the aquarium's Harbor View Caf?, which offers a great view of the harbor and the Boston skyline.
All in all, the New England Aquarium is a very accessible and affordable way to spend a day.
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The Lost London Docks (Wapping) Guided Walking Tour with Paul Talling (author of London's Lost Rivers & Derelict London)
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meeting outside Wapping Overground Station. Duration of Walk: Approx 3 1/2 hours
Bus route: 100 from the City or D3 from Canary Wharf.Rail: Direct trains from Whitechapel, Highbury & Islington and Canada Water
A guided walking tour of Wapping taking in the history & sites of the old London Docks. The London Docks were a vast complex consisting of interlinked basins and docks constructed early in the 19th century. The walk explores the now sealed entrances to the old dock basins, infilled docks, decaying remains of docks in unlikely places, bascule bridges, historic pubs, the abandoned retail centre that is Tobacco Dock and an old Water pumping station.
Other interesting points along the route include the church where scenes from the Long Good Friday was filmed, where Sunhill Police Station on "The Bill" was originally filmed, a former mortuary that was turned into London's (probably) smallest museum though now lays tragically derelict, the covered remains of a Roman bath house , Execution Dock used by the Admiralty for over 400 years to hang pirates and later the scene of a Dr Who episode. All this and a few tales of smugglers & deaths along the way plus passing by a few derelict sites….oh and the scene of Morrissey and Specials vids too.
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Finding a couple of hours to spare in London last month I took the decision to head across the river to the Fashion and Textile Museum, and specifically, the Zandra Rhodes: 50 years of Fabulous exhibition. It proved to be a perfect visit for where my head was at; juggling fashion and textile design in both a design commission and my academic life.
Zandra Rhodes is first and foremost a textile designer although it is her fashion designs that carry the printed and embroidered pattern she is famous for. The silhouettes of the garments, constructed often from multi layered draping fabrics are guided in their execution, in fact dictated by, the pattern design of Zandra's strong handwriting or pattern, and executed using print processes and surface manipulation.
I've included plenty of images of these outfits in university design lectures over the years, discussing how the designer maintains the focused design style and aesthetic but also manages to evolve the work through the decades.
As ever it is very different when you get the chance to see the fabrics in real life. The white printed pigment on chiffon from the 'Lovely Lilies' collection (below right) and the quilting over screen printing of her signature swirling motifs as borders and placement prints provides the evidence that Zandra Rhodes is first and foremost exploring fabrics to lead garment design.
The variety of fabric manipulation and surface embellishments was fascinating to see, some rather crude and some pieces held their own more than others. The ease in which the textiles worked as one with the garment design is certainly demonstrated throughout the exhibition, and it was useful to see the screens for printing to see the composition of the designs later on in the exhibition.
The theatricality of Zandra Rhodes' work was a perfect match for opera costumes, and upstairs in the gallery a number of interesting examples were showcased. I also enjoyed seeing original sketchbooks alongside a film of the designer talking about how important drawing is to her. I hope many textile design students visit the show and take her advice.
There is a significant body of work on exhibition here and it is important to view it as a considerable output of a single designer with a thirst for carnival. Her practice spans fifty years, hence the exhibition title and although her style is not for everyone, her contribution of bravery, exuberance and fabric play should inspire others to take creative risks and find a way to make the work they want to make.
I would also recommend the small showcase of company overview and embroidery work by Norman Hartnell as you enter the gallery – stunning pieces from a different era.
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A panel at the "California Housing: The Cost of Not Housing" summit in downtown Los Angeles spoke on how the California Environmental Quality Act has severely undermined the construction of homes in California. Attorney Jennifer Hernandez, a member of the panel, noted how many residents don't want new developments, especially high-density housing projects, in their neighborhoods, relying on CEQA petitions to stop those projects.
"This is not about protecting land, it's about fights within communities," Ms. Hernandez said. "Anyone can sue anonymously and you have very high odds of winning if you are a CEQA petitioner. The act of filing a lawsuit for $1,200 can stop a project for a full market cycle. CEQA litigation is not about the environment ... it's a lawyer gotcha' game."
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TISSNET 2020 is likely to be held in the month of January. Here are some tips and tricks that will be useful to ace the exam in three months.
TISSNET is a national level exam for MBA conducted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences or TISS every year. TISSNET 2020 is most likely to be held in the month of January. This means that the students who are planning to take the exam next year have very little time left for the preparations. But even if you start now, you will be able to ace the exam if you follow the below mentioned tips to prepare for TISSNET 2020 exam in 3 months.
TISSNET 2020: Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Before we discuss how to prepare for TISSNET in 3 months, let's first look at the exam pattern and marking scheme as they are very important before any preparation.
TISSNET Exam Pattern
TISSNET Exam Pattern
Exam Mode
Computer-Based Test mode
Exam Timings
2:00pm to 3:40pm
Test Duration
1 hour 40 minutes
Total Questions
100 questions
3 sections based on:
- English Proficiency
- Mathematics and Logical Reasoning
- General Awareness
Total Marks
100 marks
Type of Questions
Multiple choices based questions
TISSNET 2020 Sectional Weightage
In the table given below, we've mentioned the weightage of each section of the TISSNET question paper along with the number of questions in each section.
Questions per section
General Awareness
40 MCQs
English Proficiency
30 MCQs
Maths and Logical Reasoning
30 MCQs
100 MCQs
TISSNET 2020 Marking Scheme
- Each question carries one mark each
- There is no negative marking in case of wrong answers
- No marks will be deducted or awarded for questions not attempted
How to Prepare for TISSNET in 3 months: Tips and Tricks
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- Strengthen Your Basics and Key Concepts
This is the most important strategy to be adopted if a student wants to crack TISSNET, or for that matter, any exam. It is all about basics. If they are strong, difficult questions will also seem easier to solve. When you are preparing for Mathematics section make sure all the formulae, theories, etc. are on your tips. When preparing for English read a lot, improve your grammar. If you are already preparing for CAT, XAT, SNAP and other MBA entrance exams, you can cover the TISSNET syllabus in 3 months.
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Since you do not have much time for TISSNET exam, planning your day according to the days left for the exam is of utmost importance. It is time to give a push to your preparations. Decide how much time you need to devote to every section as per your preparation till now and chart out a time table accordingly. Experts believe that time table is a very useful tool for exam preparations. To prepare for TISSNET in 3 months, a daily routine of 4-6 hours of study is recommended.
- Refer to the right study material
Studying from a bunch of books at the same time is not a wise decision, but studying from the right ones is. Choose the study material and books which cover the entire TISSNET syllabus. Instead of losing precious time in collecting all kinds of study material, sort the important ones which covers the important topics and study from them.
- Section-wise preparation
TISSNET has three sections, i.e. General Awareness, English Proficiency, and Maths and Logical Reasoning.
General Awareness: Tracking the latest trends and news will help you score high in this section. All you need to do is to stay updated with the current affairs by reading the newspaper daily. Jot down the important dates, events, awards and awardees, etc. and keep revising them when you are preparing for this section. You should also refer to the internet if you want to gather more information about any particular topic or event. You can also refer to various GK prep books. Refer to book like Manorama Year Book and Competition Success Review.
Also Read: Tips to score well in GK section
English Proficiency: To excel in this section, students need to brush up their vocabulary and grammar skills. Revise topics like synonyms, sentence formation, para jumbles, reading comprehension, etc. Take a look at the table below for popular topics to study.
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Maths and Logical Reasoning: This section would not require a lot of effort if you have already given other MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, SNAP, etc. This section covers topics like Quant, DI, LR, etc. To score good in this section your basics in arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry must be strong. This section is all about the mathematics that you studied in school.
- Practice is the key
Practice is the key to success. During your preparation make sure that you practice a lot of mock tests and previous year question papers. This will help you in analyzing your progress. TISSNET is a one hour forty minutes exam and students need to attempt the exam in the specified time. Practicing mock tests will help the students in increasing their speed and accuracy, hence they will be able to score good in the given time.
- Stay Calm and Focused
This is the most important tip. Try to maintain your calm throughout your preparation for TISSNET exam. Being nervous will only downgrade your confidence and you might end up clicking on the wrong answer. Hence it is important to read a question calmly before attempting it.
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Jakarta. The 10th edition of Art Jakarta, presented by Harper's Bazaar Indonesia magazine, is currently held at The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom in Pacific Place, South Jakarta.
With more than 1,000 pieces by 3,000 artists represented by 51 galleries, the art market is a prestigious meeting point for collectors, art dealers, artists and art lovers.
With tickets priced at Rp 50,000 ($3.45) each, the fair welcomes both serious buyers and people who just want to browse and see art. Entrance to the fair was free in previous years.
Ria Lirungan, deputy head of the Art Jakarta 2018 committee, said at a press conference on Thursday (02/08) that it would be understandable if there was a smaller turnout this year, as long as the quality of the fair is maintained. However, she expressed optimism that attendance would exceed expectations, because people's appreciation of art has grown over the past few years.
Only 20 of the participating galleries are based in Indonesia. They include Gajah Gallery, ROH Projects, Lawangwangi Creative Space, Gudang Gambar and Zola Zulu Gallery. However, it does not mean that most of the works on display are by foreign artists, because many Indonesian artists are represented by overseas galleries.
For example, The Columns Gallery based in Seoul brought artworks by Korean artists priced at around $220,000, but also art by Indonesian artists, such as Heri Dono, whose works range from $8,000 to $60,000.
Some galleries feature works by only one artist, such as the Tangerang-based Puri Art Gallery, with landscape paintings by I Gusti Agung Galuh, whose artworks are priced up to Rp 150 million.
Apart from the main section fair, you can also take a look at "10 for 10," which is a museum-like exhibition featuring 10 artists, to celebrate a decade of Art Jakarta. Participating artists include Heri Dono, Kemalezedine and Eddy Susanto.
Yayasan Mitra Museum Jakarta has also put carpets on display for a charity auction.
Visitors can also enjoy exhibitions of items that are not for sale, such as Art Gram, which features aesthetically composed Instagram posts from five personas, including illustrator Diela Maharanie, fashion designer Lulu Lutfi Labibi and traveler Benny Jurdi.
In the main art fair, Sotheby's is also presenting an exhibition of items not for sale, including works by designer Rinaldy Yuniardi, whose headpieces and other accessories have been worn by the likes of Madonna, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Kylie Jenner.
"I would say if you come here, two or two-and-a-half hours would be adequate to appreciate the art. The art galleries are very open. They are interested in meeting new people. They come here not only to sell, but also to interact. If you ask questions about the artists, they'll be very glad. Their mission is to promote the artists," Art Jakarta fair consultant Gil Schneider said.
He said the fair does not keep track of whether local or foreign art is more popular in terms of total transactions each year. However, SWA magazine reported that 80 percent of the artworks on sale last year were sold.
"We ask galleries about their sales. Some want to share, some want to keep it private," Schneider said.
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He added that Indonesia has a "very weak gallery scene" at the moment because those local galleries participating in Art Jakarta represents more or less the sum total of all professional galleries in the country. However, he expressed hope that more galleries will be established in the future because the quantity and productivity of artists continue to increase.
"There would be room for 100 or 150 such galleries. That's why many Indonesian artists are represented by foreign galleries, because the foreign galleries have more potential to take them out and present them overseas, which is usually the job of a local gallery. So hopefully over time, we will have more professionally run galleries in Indonesia and the market will become more mature," Schneider said.
Not only the products, but the number of collectors is also growing for reasons as simple as decorating an empty wall in a new apartment. Given the number of artists and collectors, Schneider said Indonesia is the most powerful art market in Southeast Asia and the "America of Southeast Asia" in the art market.
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He said collecting art has been a trend among upper- and upper-middle class Indonesians since the country's independence in 1945. And as can be seen at Art Jakarta, there is a huge variety of works from which to choose.
"You really have from the very affordable, very decorative, up to the upper end, which also reflects the emerging nature of the market," he said.
However, he does not recommend buying art as an investment, because, as Business Insider reported in a 2015 article, there is no way to predict an artwork's potential long-term value.
"That's a bad idea, because art is very subjective. You buy art because you love it or you have a special relationship with the artwork. You see it every day and you take pleasure from it. This is the interest or the benefit you should have in the artwork. If you invest in art for financial reasons, I would not recommend it," he said.
He cited Chung Shang Hwa's "Untitled 87," represented by The Columns Gallery, as an example. The artwork is currently worth $320,000, which is around 10 times its value seven years ago, and five years from now, it's value could increase to between $400,000 and 450,000, yet it can also decrease in value.
However, if people insist on buying art as an investment, make sure the artist is a household name. Being an established artist is not a matter of age, Schneider said. A perfect example is 45-year-old I Nyoman Masriadi, the first living Southeast Asian artist whose work has topped $1 million at an auction.
"You have to look at how well the artist is established in the art market, how often he or she sells at big auctions, like Sotheby's and Christie's, whether they are exhibitions. If the artist has died, how many works are in museums, how many collectors are looking for this artist's work. So, it's a little bit of finding a demand," he said.
Sometimes it is not necessarily about an artist's talent, but the amount of hype surrounding them, or their collaboration with brands because, as Schneider put it, "people nowadays buy art not because they love it, but to affirm their social status."
"Of course, contemporary art and fashion these days are very fluid. You have this kind of handbag by Louis Vuitton, designed by Takashi Murakami. Is it art or a handbag? Is it both? It's probably also an investment," he added.
Another tip is pay attention to works from a special period in an artist's career.
"Let's say an Indonesian artist went to study overseas and painted five paintings, then came back. Ten years later, those five pieces will be very sought after by collectors because they're from a special period and there are very few," Schneider said.
Art Jakarta 2018 ends on Sunday.


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Total fouls — UNC: 16 (Radebaugh fouled out). Montana: 15.
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Family of boys who died in custody claim to have proof of abuse, contradicting police accounts.
The family of two young brothers in Indonesia have blamed police brutality for their deaths in custody.
They had been told that the two boys, aged 13 and 17, hanged themselves while in detention, but according to the family, their bodies showed clear signs of abuse.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from the Indonesian province of West Sumatra.


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Same thing my wife said when I traded my '88 1500 for a '13 1800! Sometimes (not often) I agree with her. The 1500 definitely had a cushier ride than the 'more sporty' 1800.I went 6 years after selling my 1500, a 94SE , before I got my current 04.
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CFPs' info on blockchain ... what's that about?
Not all CFPs may be comfortable with cryptocurrencies. But, like it or not, CFPs themselves are now part of the disruptive blockchain technology on which crytocurrencies are based, thanks to a new offering from the CFP Board.
The board has placed information about all 83,000 CFPs onto a publicly accessible blockchain distributed ledger to give planners a new way to rapidly verify their certification status via a digital link. CFPs can send clients or prospects the link, which also can be embedded on websites, social media accounts and in documents. Click on it, and a certificate appears on screen. (View one CFP's certificate.)
Digital technologies have "raised our service expectations," the board's CEO, Kevin Keller, wrote in an August newsletter announcing the offering, which launched this week. "We want to find information with a click or two, or a brief exchange with Alexa or Siri. If we can't find what we're looking for with minimal effort, there's no limit to the other pressing — or not-so-pressing — things that want our attention."
The initiative is an important consumer protection, the board told Financial Planning this week, adding that it "provides a 21st century solution to an age-old problem of certificate verification."
CFP Kristin Fang said she's likely to use the signature. "It's very nice to have a quicker and more effective and efficient way to verify certifications," says Fang, an advisor with Evensky & Katz/Foldes Financial Wealth Management in Coral Gables, Florida. "That's impressive."
Blockchain ledgers, which can be public or private, are managed by a distributed network of users. One of the technology's main value propositions is that its data, once created, supposedly cannot be altered, theoretically assuring its legitimacy. That also makes the board's decision to publish data a functionally permanent one.
Each advisor's certificate is verified via the blockchain-based credential verification firm Accredible, which claims clients like Google, Purdue University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, did not respond to requests for comment.
Although CFPs' data is stored on a public blockchain, they can configure their accounts to make it private, according to the board.
Even for those who don't opt for privacy, the board says it has ensured that their data is protected. No highly sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or dates of birth, have been publicized. The only information used for verification purposes is a CFP's name and date of certification, both of which are already publicly available on the board's website, the board says. That information is encrypted in the form of a secure multi-character code called a hash, according to the board.
"A recipient's information cannot be reverse-engineered or exposed using the blockchain," the board said in its statement. And while the "hash is used to verify whether the information on a certificate has been changed, [it] does not allow anyone to see what the personal information was."
None of this information was included in the board's four-paragraph announcement about the signature this week, which may have raised more questions than it answered.
"I am struggling to reconcile what problem the CFP Board is trying to solve," says Bill Winterberg, a CFP and tech consultant to other advisors through his company, FPPad.
"Is there rampant widespread CFP credentialing fraud? Are thousands of people claiming they have a CFP certification and winning business through nefarious tactics and is CFP Board failing to find them and failing to bring legal action against them?"
Winterberg, along with CFP Adam Cmejla of Integrated Planning & Wealth Management in Carmel, Indiana, wondered why the board is duplicating a system that already works on its own website for verifying CFP status.
"Did the board spend money on a solution to a problem that didn't exist just so it could look 'forward thinking' by using blockchain?" Cmejla asked in a tweet over the summer, following Keller's August newsletter on the subject. Winterberg questions the cost, saying "Maybe they are overpaying for this outside agency."
The Accredible website says it charges $160 a month to certify from 1,000 to 2,000 people a year. In 2018 the board certified 1,061 new CFPs.
In advertising its ease of use, the tech company also offers to create certificates for all of an organization's credential holders with just a few clicks.
In response to critics, the board pointed out to Financial Planning that the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants uses digital certificates and Linkedin says they will become increasingly important in online profiles, to establish credibility.
Although Fang says she is likely to use the certificate, she adds that she understands why other CFPs might not. "They may be concerned about the technology itself. They may be thinking it may not be as mature as they thought it would be," Fang says. "It seems that blockchain is decentralized, so [the board] could lose control over that."
Vincent Barbera, a CFP and managing partner of Newbridge Wealth Management in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, says having his information up on the blockchain doesn't concern him.
"It's easy to be scared of it since we don't understand it, but I think it's fine," he said. But that doesn't mean he's going to use the certificate.
"As a CFP, this offers me no value," he says. "I really have no interest in sharing this in my email signature. I have never seen this as a pain point."
Delia Fernandez, founder of Fernandez Financial Advisory in Los Alamitos, California, says she's deleted several emails the board has sent her about the offering because, at first glance, they looked like scams.
Indeed, the board's Jan. 15 email to Fernandez begins, "Congratulations! You are now a Certified Financial Planner professional!" Fernandez got her CFP in 2007.
"Doesn't that sound weird if you took the exam years ago?" she says. "That's why I ignored it."
Setting aside questions about the privacy of her data, which she assumes the board has handled responsibly, Fernandez says she's not sure if she'll use the signature either. "It's one more layer of computer technology that I have to think about," she says, "and I don't know if it's relevant."


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1953, a fine year that saw Everest climbed for the first time, Ian Fleming publish his first ever Bond book in the shape of Casino Royale, Jackie Cochran become the first woman to break the sound barrier. Sadly, it was also the last time peregrines nested at Salisbury Cathedral. Until now that is – because we are delighted to say, that the peregrines are back!
We have been working with the RSPB who advised us on the type of nesting box we should provide and after we made their suggested adjustments we saw (and heard) a lot of increased activity around the spire and the peregrines themselves could be spotted sitting at the top of the tower; there were also a number of carcasses of their prey on various ledges around the building.
Up until 1953 there had been fairly regular fledging of peregrines from the Cathedral. However, the peregrine population went into steep decline throughout the 1950s and '60s as a result of of the effects of the widespread use of organochloride pesticides (eg DDT). These chemicals worked their way up the food chain, causing egg shell thinning and failed nests. By the mid 60s the population had fallen to only a few dozen pairs across the UK. However, with the banning of DDT and its relatives, the peregrine population slowly started to recover in the 1980s, with birds returning to traditional sites. Their return to Salisbury cathedral has been long anticipated, with birds regularly wintering on the spire, and we're delighted they have now settled.
Phil Sheldrake, Conservation Officer with the RSPB is delighted that the new box has been accepted, 'Salisbury Cathedral really is the ancestral home of the 'urban' peregrine, with records dating from the mid 1800's. It is fantastic we now have one of our most spectacular birds back at possibly the country's most spectacular cathedral'.
We have three eggs in the nest and will be setting up a screen at eight doors (the top of the tower/base of the spire) in the next couple of weeks so that anyone who takes a tower tour will be able to see the latest happenings without having to open the door, which of course would scare the birds away.
If we are lucky enough to have chicks this year they will be ringed so they can be monitored and we may investigate obtaining a camera so we can put a live feed on to our website for future years.
Gary Price, Clerk of Works
Tower tours can be booked online, by calling 01722 555156 – or in person at the Cathedral visitor entrance.


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A surplus property bill contains two significant provisions of interest to cities, and we would like review by city attorneys.
First, it makes some improvements to the process by which the state catalogs its surplus property that might be suitable for affordable housing development. Second, and potentially more impactful to cities, is a provision intended to more clearly authorize the disposition of utility property for these purposes.
HB 2896 was introduced last week and is sponsored by Rep. Cindy Ryu (D–Shoreline). The proposal states that:
The transfer, lease, or other disposal of surplus municipal utility property at less than true and full value or at no cost for public benefit purposes shall be deemed a lawful tax imposed by a city or town specifically for public benefit as defined in this section and shall not be subject to the provisions of or limitations imposed under RCW 35.21.865 and 35.21.870.
(a) "Public benefit" means affordable housing for low-income and very low-income households as defined in RCW 43.63A.510, and related facilities or uses that ((support)): (i) Support the goals of affordable housing development in providing economic and social stability for low-income persons; (ii) subsidize or reduce the cost of affordable housing development; or (iii) are required by local development regulations;
We would appreciate knowing your city attorney's thoughts on whether this language works or there are any concerns with it. Please contact Shannon.
HB 2896 is scheduled for public hearing in the House Housing, Community Development & Veterans Committee at 10 am on Tuesday, February 4. The bill is also scheduled for a committee vote at 8 am on Wednesday, February 5.


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NASS Overview of the U. S. Trout Industry
This special report contains historic revisions of number of trout operations, grower sales, and fish losses for selected states; includes number, weight, and value produced by type (foodsize, stocker, fingerlings), number and value of egg sales by region, percent sold by outlet type, and number, pounds and percent by cause of trout lost. A narrative of the history and background of trout production in the U.S. is also included. Trout data for this report was collected through three different surveys: the Annual Trout Survey, the Census of Agriculture, and the Census of Aquaculture.
Category: Animals and Animal Products:Aquaculture Keyword: weight, sales, trout, fingerlings, and fish production Latest Release: Sep 29, 2009
Examines the U.S. aquaculture industry including production, inventory, sales, prices, inputs, and trade of catfish, trout, tilapia, salmon, mollusks, crawfish, shrimp, ornamental fish, and new species.
Category: Animals and Animal Products:Aquaculture Keyword: imports, exports, prices, fish, aquaculture, salmon, shrimp, molluscs, trout, and catfish Latest Release: Oct 5, 2006
Aquaculture Outlook and Situation was published between 1980 and 1982 and covered the supply and sales of catfish, trout, crawfish and other aquaculture. In 1982, Aquaculture Outlook and Situation ceased publication and beginning in 1983, material previously reported under this title became part of the Livestock and Poultry Outlook & Situation report.
Category: Animals and Animal Products:Aquaculture Keyword: aquaculture farms, crayfish, trout, catfish, and aquaculture industry Latest Release: Apr 20, 1982
NASS Trout
This publication provides information about trout production, including the number of U.S. trout facilities in operation, the number of workers involved in that production, and the stocker, foodsize and feed sales by year. Information was collected by mail or telephone survey from all known commercial trout producers in 1980.
Category: Animals and Animal Products:Aquaculture Keyword: fish hatcheries and trout Latest Release: Oct 1, 1981
NASS AquaCulture
This publication presents data on the number of operations, inventory and total sales by trout and catfish. Data was collected from a selected list of all known commercial producers spanning 8 states.
Category: Animals and Animal Products:Aquaculture Keyword: trout and catfish Latest Release: Apr 1, 1981


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Emmanuel Episcopal Church announces its 2nd Annual "24 Hour Prayer Vigil & Service on Interfaith Diversity & Global Reconciliation" on Nov. 14-15 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Petoskey.
The 24-hour Prayer Vigil begins on November 14 at 7 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. on November 15.
The Service on Interfaith Diversity & Global Reconciliation is on November 15, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with music and prayers for humanity presented in an informal non-denominational atmosphere.
All are welcome to stop in at Emmanuel during the 24-hour Prayer Vigil to pray quietly or to walk Emmanuel's Prayer Labyrinth.
Organizers of the event believe the experience to share a quiet time praying for peace in our world alone or with a friend, family member or children during the middle of the night, in the early morning hours or to take time during the work day is a time to grow as a human being who cares for others in our community, as well as those across the world for those who have so little and are struggling to just survive.
At the end of the 24-Hour Prayer Vigil, there will be a Service on Interfaith Diversity & Global Reconciliation on November 15 at 7 p.m. for the Petoskey and neighboring communities.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Whayne Hougland, Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Western Michigan will speak on "Interfaith Diversity and Global Reconciliation" at the Interfaith Service.
Other distinguished guests to share prayers and readings include Pastor Sherry McGuffin, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church (Petoskey); Pastor Ryan Donahue, First Presbyterian Church (Petoskey); Pamela Ovfshinsky, Temple B'Nai Israel (Petoskey); Betty Palm, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Petoskey; Colleen Pattullo, Chapel of Our Guardian Angels (Petoskey); Pastor Greg Brown, Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Petoskey); and Dr. David Zehnder, DVM (Harbor Springs), who spoke at last year's event and will give an update on the Syrian refugee crisis.


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so, this is the third time i have gotten an oriental trading wedding magazine edition in the past two months. seriously. have i fallen into that age bracket? who signed me up for this? is it some kind of joke?
all kidding aside, i'm not angry at all. looking at cute wedding stuff is fun at any age. but i begin to wonder if this is society's way of pressuring me into typical life decisions. i don't have a ring on my finger and i don't get any other oriental trading publications. maybe it is just some fluke. but i can't help but be paranoid since it totally has my name in the address box.
either way, i am happy where i am. marriage seems to be all around me. friends and exes are rushing down the aisle and popping out babies more quickly than i change my toenail polish. and while i am completely content right where i am, i sometimes can't help feeling pressured. like i am missing the boat that all south georgia woman should hop on before they turn twenty five.
but then i laugh. i have the rest of my life (i hope) to be married and mommied. i am having a blast being single and in a wonderful relationship. what's the realrush to be another Mrs. in town when i am having the time of my life right now? i know one day all of that will change, and probably sooner than even i expect–but for now, i am disinterested in this wedding magazine and would rather have opened my mailbox to a new edition of Glamour.


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As the Architect of Record, VAI teamed with internationally renowned STUDIOS Architects for this University of Texas at Dallas state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for research and instruction of emerging media technology and visual arts. Among the first of its kind, the Arts & Technology and Visual Arts building facilitated the collaboration of creativity and technology by integrating arts, science, computer science, humanities and engineering in multimedia communications. The project received a 2013 Topping Out award in recognition as one of the top ten projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.


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The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) recently identified empathy, a component of emotional intelligence, as critical to the most effective leadership, particularly during this very stressful time when leaders must depend so much on others to help their organizations survive and prosper. Engaged employees are more productive and positively impact organizational profitability, but the
Mental Health and Technology in the Law
An interesting confluence is happening in the area of mental health. Technology is offering ways to recognize mental health issues that could benefit from remediation and also paths along which help can be delivered. And lawyers are in need of just such assistance.
Our last post was about CIMON, the first autonomous free-floating astronaut-assistant robot…
Important Steps Toward Developing Lawyers' Emotional Intelligence
There's a reason that SAP, Google, Aetna and IBM all have Chief Mindfulness Officers–they are explicitly trying to address the emotional fallout among their ranks in tech-revolutionized workplaces. But those working in legal workplaces are also feeling emotional fallout, from technological pressures, isolation and other major stressors, as the Law.com Minds Over Matters project…
Muir to be Inducted into the College of Law Practice Management
We are proud to announce that Ronda Muir has been chosen as a Fellow-Elect of the College of Law Practice Management, with her induction to take place at the College's 2019 Futures Conference on October 24-25 in Nashville, Tenn. Muir will be serving on a panel discussing "Resilience and the High-Performance Culture."
Kirkland & Ellis On Board for Mental Health
Only a month after Morgan Lewis announced hiring its "Well-Being Director," Kirkland & Ellis unveiled a firm-wide Wellbeing Program for its 2,500 attorneys and staff to help address mental health and substance misuse issues that the profession was flagged in the 2016 ABA and Hazelden study as being at high risk for. Among 13,000 licensed…
Enter the Well-Being Director
In a move that hopefully signals the beginning of a much-needed and potentially powerful trend benefiting lawyers everywhere, Morgan Lewis has hired its first Director of Employee Well-Being to implement its program called ML Well.
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The Mental Health in Law Society's 2019 Symposium at the University of California at Irvine School of Law to be held on March 22 and 23 will be examining different methods for wellness development in legal education and in the legal profession. Muir will be on the Saturday morning panel with Anne Brafford, the author…
Addressing Firms' Greatest Challenge
A recent survey by Robert Half Legal found that 83% of law firm respondents noted increasing demand over the last year for legal services. That is a welcome new trend after years of lower demand and lost legal jobs. But that promising development comes with a new challenge for legal employers–hiring the best legal professionals to provide those services.
Using Emotional Intelligence Testing in Hiring
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology confirmed that emotional intelligence can be a highly effective gauge for measuring an employee's suitability. To meet that need, the researchers at the Universities of Geneva and Berne, Switzerland, developed assessments for employers to use during the hiring process to determine a candidate's levels of sensitivity to and recognition of emotions.
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Emotional Intelligence Makes You Run Faster and Play Harder and Win!
If there were any question as to whether emotional intelligence positively impacts every endeavor, research has recently verified that even athletes benefit from EI. A study of marathon runners showed that, of 237 runners, those with higher emotional intelligence finish half-marathons faster than their low EI competitors, even after controlling for the effects of physical training and the number of half marathons run in the past.
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Collagen induction therapy goes by a few names, including micro-needling. It's a technique to rejuvenate and repair skin and help people look younger. There are several skin conditions for which it will work, such as scarring from acne, wrinkles, and lines. It involves using a special skin pen on the affected area that has tiny needles. These needles create tiny puncture wounds over the site. The body's natural healing process then kicks in, sending collagen to the site. Collagen provides elasticity to the skin so that your skin will heal and look fresher and younger afterward. It's become a very popular treatment, since it relies on the body's natural functions, and involves only a little bit of irritation and soreness.
Am I a Candidate for Collagen Induction Therapy?
The answer to this question is most likely yes, as it works well for just about anyone. If you have symptoms of aging, as we all do, such as wrinkles, lines, and increasingly visible acne scarring, then it might be a good option for you. It can work on several parts of the body, so check with your dermatologist to see if your trouble spot is appropriate for the treatment.
Micro-needling will also help with loose or sagging skin. Collagen induction therapy will help plump up the area, which will help to tighten that skin. Loose skin treatments generally work best on the shoulders, abdomen, and arms, as well as the face.
Scarring is another major issue for both aging men and women. Most often it is a result of acne from their youth or even from chicken pox. Collagen induction therapy can work on scarring in older adults, and it can help younger adults as well. Many people who visit Ochs Dermatology are shocked that the scars they thought would be there for life, are in fact treatable and may even disappear completely.
The Process
Treatment times for micro-needling can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour. It depends on the type of damage to the skin, the area to be treated and how deeply the needles need to penetrate. The deeper the penetration, the better the results will be. Afterward, the skin will be wounded and irritated, and you may need some ice to reduce swelling. Otherwise, you can return to your normal activities immediately.
Who is Not a Good Candidate?
As mentioned before, just about anyone is a good candidate for micro-needling. However, there are some people who should avoid treatment. While it is not invasive, it still does cause tiny injuries to the skin. If you have an existing skin condition, it could aggravate it and make it much worse. These conditions include psoriasis, eczema, moles, warts, herpes, rosacea, and current acne. Unfortunately, having any of these conditions should eliminate you from being a candidate for micro-needling. With acne, for instance, undergoing collagen induction therapy cannot only irritate it, but it may also cause it to spread even more. That said, micro-needling works very well on acne scars. If you are diabetic or on blood thinners, then the treatment may not be right for you either. Make sure to check with your dermatologist to make sure.
We all want to fight the signs of aging, especially if we feel that they are coming too early. To find out if collagen induction therapy is right for you, contact Ochs in San Antonio for a consultation.