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"To kill for murder is a punishment incomparably worse than the crime itself. Murder by legal sentence is immeasurably more terrible than murder by brigands. Anyone murdered by brigands, whose throat is cut at night in a wood or something of that sort, must surely hope to escape till the very last minute ..., but in the other case (execution), all that last hope which makes dying 10 times as easy is taken away for certain. There is the sentence, and the whole awful torture lies in the fact that there is certainly no escape, and there is no torture in the world more terrible."
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
Despite this quote by my literary hero (and author of the novel Crime and Punishment), I'm not sure I agree.
I actually think life imprisonment in some prisons such as the Supermax, which impose solitary confinement in tiny cells, seems like a more terrible torture to me, knowing it will last for the rest of your life. But then again, unlike Dostoevsky - who was moments away from death by firing squad with his blindfold on before being granted a reprieve (he was being punished for his political activities) - I have not faced a death sentence, so I'm less qualified to say.
After all the decades of fierce debate about the death penalty, an interesting thing is happening: It is quietly being abolished in many states, not by court order but by legislative action that has more to do with practical reasons than with morality. New Mexico abolished it last spring, New Jersey did so in 2007, and many others recently have considered it.
Sixteen states have abolished it completely, and the number of executions steadily is decreasing.
There are many reasons behind this move: money savings, the recognition that capital punishment does not deter crime, the risk of putting innocent people to death and racial bias for minority execution. It generally is cheaper to imprison people for life than to execute them - read an article by The Seattle Times at http://tiny.cc/pC3QM. Few will avoid committing heinous crimes simply because the penalty is death rather than life without parole. And the emergence of DNA evidence has highlighted the possibility of executing the innocent.
General opposition to the idea of capital punishment itself seems to be a small factor.
I long have thought that if we are to have a death penalty, two reforms were needed. First, there should at least be a higher standard of proof for execution - perhaps "beyond a shadow of a doubt" instead of just "reasonable doubt" - to reduce the risk of the execution of innocents as much as possible, which all acknowledge happens periodically. It is impossible to know with certainty, but based on various sources (not all anti-death penalty sources), perhaps a dozen innocent people have been executed since the mid-1970s, with more than 100 released from death row after evidence of their innocence surfaced.
This latter is the primary reason we can't just speed up executions and eliminate appeals for inmates on death row. These procedures and delays really do result in saving innocent people from the injection gurney.
But having a higher standard of proof would reduce the need for such appeals and delays based on claims of innocence, and, after all, we really should be absolutely certain before taking the irrevocable step of execution.
Second, and perhaps more fundamentally, we could learn something from our treatment of animals. When a mad dog has proved it cannot be trusted not to attack people, we put it down. We don't lock it in a small cage for years, because killing is the more humane thing to do. Yet we seem to have it backwards, locking the criminally insane in institutions, while the person who kills for money gets executed. Maybe it should be the other way around?
I realize this raises large philosophical questions, such as whether someone who murders pathologically really can be "punished" or if he really is more like a mad dog that just needs to be put out of its misery, but I think they are worth asking.
But, this all may be moot if the states keep abolishing the death penalty. If a majority of states go this way, the Supreme Court eventually may rule it "cruel and unusual" for the holdouts because that determination is based on community standards, which include the laws of the other states.
Texas, with the greatest number of executions in recent times, surely will be last, but it may only be another generation before it, too, goes by the wayside.
Matt Kenna is a Durango lawyer with the Western Environmental Law Center.

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Hello again and welcome to this session of Ms. Wizard in which I explain simply why serums work wonders. In a sentence: Serums have smaller molecules than thick moisturizers so they are quickly absorbed and penetrate deeply. Creamy humectants act more as a topical barrier to defend your face against the elements and help seal moisture in. Those are great in winter weather, as well as added protection for anyone with dry skin; and when they have an added spf they protect you from sun damage. Use a moisturizer over serum for daytime if you're faced with extreme weather and/or a face that's dry. Serums are not pumped up with extra fluid so they are highly concentrated, super effective and therefore cost-efficient to use—a little dab (5-ish drops,) really will do you. Serums are also great alone for nighttime use. Here are four I highly recommend.
Stem Cells Intensive Serum from Pevonia is specifically intended to do its heavy-lifting while you sleep. It contains argan stem cells, comfrey root stem cells, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and I can attest: it does work wonders for the more mature among us. It has a deeply seductive scent that helps you drift off and you awake to a velvety face. Use this very scientific serum to reverse and/or protect against the inevitable effects of aging.
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MD Ultimate Stem Cell Factor 55 by Susan F. Lin M.D. is also for nighttime use. Three tiny, clear drops vanish immediately and instantly soothe and smooth. It is made up of 55% active stem cell factors and delivers results in a matter of days by jump-starting skin cell regeneration, restoring firmness and diminishing fine lines for real. Basically, it gets your own skin to do its best…and fast. It's not a miracle, it's science and it delivers on its promise to rejuvenate.
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My Daily Dose from Skin Inc is a serum you custom blend yourself. I chose Hydrate 'Em because my skin is usually thirsty. I received a glass dropper bottle and three vials: Coenzyme Q10 to renew, Ceramide to reinforce, and my go-to for quenching, Hylauronic Acid to replenish. The serums are composed of encapsulated alginates – from the stem walls of kelp – that are protected from environmental exposure and activate upon application. The alginates are not based on oil so there's no greasy residue. Alginates help moisturize and hold large pools of water. If this is too much science for you, just know that it works well. Three drops and you're good to go. In this age of selfies and bespoke, having your own custom blend only seems natural.
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If you're like me, a less is more type o' girl, Nourishing Serum from Luminance Skincare is just what you need. There's no embellished packaging and it does not contain toxins or synthetics. It simply contains raw, organic ingredients that work – like tamarind and tamanu seed extract, avocado and argan oil, along with orchid, comfrey, chamomile, sea buckhorn and calendula herbal extracts. Last but not least, it is affordably priced. I am now a convert.
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The birth of a baby can bring a joyous time for many new mothers. However, not everyone experiences such elation after the birth of their child. Some new mothers, due to the hormonal change in their bodies, along with existing life challenges can cause an onset of postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is real. Although it can be a difficult time, it can be overcome. Know that you can overcome this and there is help. We'll hear from Author, Kimberly Batchelor-Davis as she shares her trial and triumph overcoming her postpartum depression.
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by Lisa Lozano
No time to cook on busy weekdays? No problem! Throw these entrees in the crockpot in the morning before school and work, then simply serve up at meal time! Done and done!
No. 1: Sunny Anderson's Skinny Slow-Cooker Chicken Chili
This slow-cooker chicken chili is super easy to prepare in the morning, and won't derail your summer diet plans because it's all good for you! Plus it's super easy to put on the table since it's a one-pot meal.
No. 2: Elisabeth Hasselbeck's Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches with Red Cabbage Mango Slaw
These barbeque chicken sandwiches are the perfect summer meal when you're craving BBQ flavor but don't want to stand over a hot grill.
No. 3: Kelsey Nixon's Slow Cooker Chicken Meatball Parmesan
Sometimes you just want good 'ole comfort food. You can prep these chicken meatballs in the morning and then just assemble the sandwiches when it's time to eat!
No. 4: Stephanie O' Dea's Slow Cooker Chipotle Pork Soft Tacos
Something about tacos just says "summer." These chipotle pork tacos are the perfect antidote to a long day – they are easy to assemble and customize.
No. 5: Slow Cook Yourself Skinny Chicken Stroganoff
One of the key tips for cooking healthy is to load up on flavor, and this recipe has it all. One key ingredient: chestnut butter. Not only does it provide a mouth-watering nutty flavor, it's also way healthier than using regular butter. A recipe that replaces calories with great taste. Sold!
No. 6: Slow Cooker Skinny Stuffed Peppers
On a mission to feed your family healthy meals? What better way to do so than by making a recipe by 'Biggest Loser' trainer Bob Harper? This recipe is loaded with great flavor and healthy ingredients -- everything from cauliflower, to carrots, turkey and dill.
No. 7: Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders with Blue Cheese Aioli and Celery Leaves
This fun recipe will make you and your family feel like you're eating out! Kelsey starts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs (super affordable and really tender), which she slow cooks in a spicy sauce, shreds and serves up on slider buns with a blue cheese aioli and celery leaves. Delish!
No. 8: Kelsey Nixon's Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This pork roast is a true lifesaver, since it can be served five different ways! You can serve it up with BBQ sauce for pulled pork sandwiches, add to mac and cheese, serve with an egg on avocado toast, make a Ragu and serve over pasta, and serve up with beans and cheese in a tortilla for burritos!
No. 9: Emeril Lagasse's Pot Roast Dianne
This delicious entrée was dreamed up by the master himself, Emeril Lagasse, and makes for an impressive treat at the end of a long school and work day. A hearty (and inexpensive) pot roast is served up in a rich jus with potatoes and carrots. Yum!
No. 10: Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Lasagna
This Mexican casserole is delicious and, like the chili, is a one-pot dish that you just need to serve up when dinnertime comes. How easy is that?
No. 11: Erin Chase's Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken with Red Potatoes and Green Beans
This healthy and hearty meal features chicken, potatoes and green beans and won't heat up your kitchen like roasting a chicken would.
No. 12: Ryan Scott's Slow-Cooked Chicken Thighs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This one is a winner – tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a savory sauce and served over garlicky mashed potatoes.
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Diet is important in our dental health as well as whole our body health, in which include a dietary products, nutrition. Children in particular are at risk of dental caries and dental erosion and there is a growing body of evidence to indicate common risk factors for dental diseases as well as again older person that are at risk of dental caries. Diet affects oral health in many ways such as diet include dental caries, developmental defects of enamel, dental erosion and periodontal disease as well as nutrition affects oral health in many ways like influences cranio-facial development, oral cancer and oral infectious diseases.
When you take imbalanced diet then create teeth problem as well as general body problem.
When you take imbalanced diet then energy is loss.
When you take imbalanced diet then weight is loss.
You can take as low-fat dairy products because in which include calcium.
You can eat a fresh foods and vegetables include a vitamin A as well as vitamin C.
Take a good sources of fluoride like tea.
You can choose a nutritious foods because in which include a low sugar.
Brush your teeth by using a fluoride toothpaste 2 times everyday.
You can take margarine; fatty fish like salmon, milk include a vitamin D.
Phosphorus include in a fish, eggs as well as meat, take it because it help to form tooth enamel.
You can take magnesium include in whole grains, spinach, and bananas.
Take an orange colored fruits as well as vegetables because it will give a vitamin A.
Do not eat a snacks.
Avoid a sweet drink.
Do not regular drink of acidic drink; Do not eat more sweet foods, fruits.
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IT Life Inside an Industrial Giant
By John Dodge for Enterprise CIO Forum
In a wide-ranging interview, General Electric Intelligent Platforms (GEIP) CIO and "Lean Leader" ("Lean" grew out Six Sigma to squeeze out defects except it focuses more on efficiency) Vince Campisi describes what life is like in a huge industrial giant like GE. How does the unit collaborate with other units when substantial business is generated internally? He also describe views on BYOD, big data, cloud and social media. GEIP is the industrial controls and automation arm of General Electric. Part I of II explores the unit's application modernization efforts in detail.
ECF: What are the hot IT skills? What are the jobs you can't fill?
Campisi: I would not say "can't fill," but I had a session yesterday about talent needs. I will give two examples as ongoing themes: enterprise architecture folks who can assess technology and understand the pros and cons and help select the right tools and platforms as well as folks who help with a clear integration strategy. That's especially as you leverage cloud-based solutions when you still run in-house on-premise solutions. Enterprise architecture has never been as important as it is right now.
Excerpt appears with permission from John Dodge.
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October 4, 2019
Adair Homes, Vancouver, Wash., is suing Wes Brooks for defamation after the Oregon man posted critical comments about the company on Facebook. The lawsuit demands $550,000 in damages, claiming the custom home builder lost prospective sales because of the negative online reviews. Additionally, Adair Homes wants Brooks to shut down his public Facebook group, "Quality of Adair Homes."
More than 250 people joined the group since Brooks started it in February. NBC's Portland news TV affiliate KGW8 interviews both plaintiff and defendant in this dispute that pits free speech against protecting the reputation of a business.


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Baltimore's Daily Record named five Sellinger students and alumni to the newspaper's 2015 VIP List, which recognizes Maryland leaders based on their professional accomplishments, commitment to inspiring change in their communities and their tremendous accomplishments achieved by age 40.
Congratulations to Daily Record VIPs: Guy Sheets, who will graduate from Sellinger's Executive MBA program in 2018; Jeffrey Judge, who graduated with his MBA this year; and undergraduates Patrick Dougherty, Mike O'Day and John Pastalow.
"Our VIPs are the ones to watch, at law firms, companies, hospitals, nonprofits and universities," according to The Daily Record website.
Ravi Srinivasan, Ph.D, teaches operations management in the Sellinger School of Business


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Triple Strand Off-White Pearl Necklace, Adjustable Length Pearl Necklace
Triple Strand Off-White Pearl Necklace, Wedding Necklace, 3 permanently entwined strands of off-white pearls, garland style necklace can be worn as a choker or extended to 19".
I permanently entwined these three strands of side-drilled freshwater pearls to create a "garland" necklace that will be gorgeous for your wedding day! The pearls are off-white (they are photographed against a white background here) and are finished with sterling silver beads, lobster clasp and extender chain. You can wear this as a choker at its shortest length (15.5") or extend it up to 19" long.
**Matching earrings are available for an additional $48.00, contact me for a custom listing. The unique earrings (shown above) are sterling and matching freshwater pearls and are 1.75" long.**
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Hoshino Resorts KAI Aso: wellness in the Kyushu wilderness
04 Apr 2018 in In immersion
Discover a luxury retreat at the heart of Kyushu's stunning Aso-Kuju National Park.
This is just one of the many luxuries of having your own private villa in what is probably Japan's most famous volcanic region, an area of awe-inspiring landscapes and jaw-dropping scenery.
Welcome to Hoshino Resorts KAI Aso, a mountain retreat where nature will envelop, enrapture and entrance you with its seductive powers and creative might. Set at 1,050 metres (3440 ft) altitude, the resort is nestled in the heart of the Aso-Kuju National Park towards the top of Japan's southern island, Kyushu.
Volcano panorama
When you arrive at the reception area of Hoshino Resorts KAI Aso, you'll immediately be struck by the view. The five peaks of Mt Aso form a striking silhouette on the horizon, craggy and clearly volcanic in shape. There may even be smoke rising into the air if there's been recent volcanic activity.
Below, the edge of one of the world's largest calderas stretches towards you, with dense pine forests reaching up the mountainside and into the resort's expansive park.
After check-in, you'll be guided into the resort's park. Twelve private wood-and-stone villas are generously spaced apart, each with their own separate entrance.
Inside, the design is a perfectly-judged blend of Japanese tradition and modern comfort, combining sliding doors and tatami mats with Western-style raised beds, comfortable sofas and a jacuzzi bath.
Each villa comes with a spacious lounge area and generous bedroom, both opening onto large floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the forest – and of an expansive terrace furnished with chairs, table and, of course, your own private onsen tub.
Then there's the attention to detail that goes hand-in-hand with such a luxury ryokan: you'll find a Bluetooth radio, Nespresso machine, aromatherapy set, and your own Japanese-style clothes and geta sandals to wear around the resort if you're game for the full ryokan experience.
Mountain menu
The restaurant is in the main building, with every table positioned for an optimal view of Mt Aso.
You're in for a treat with the kaiseki menu: eight courses of stunningly-presented Japanese food coloured by local mountain flavours.
You can expect the likes of succulent Shio tomatoes from the neighbouring Kumamoto Prefecture drizzled with Kyushu olive oil and served with yaumauni tofu and ponzu, a fruity mix of soy sauce and local citrus fruit.
Or how about grilled shabu shabu flambéed before your eyes in shochu, a locally-produced sweet potato liquor?
After dinner, head to the lounge area around the fireplace for a complimentary shochu digestif, coffee or tea.
On a starry night, take your tipple out onto the deck and, in winter, snuggle up under a kotatsu for some serious sky-gazing. Or, in the colder months, how about mulled wine and grilled marshmallows over an open fire?
Experience the mountain
Outside the resort, the National Park awaits you.
Just 3 miles up the road, the Makinoto Pass is a trailhead for some spectacular hikes in the Kuju mountains. If you love the great outdoors, you'll be blown away by the rugged volcanic landscapes, snowy and spectacularly-lit in winter, verdant and flower-strewn in the spring and summer, and bathed in autumnal reds and yellows in the fall.
Alternatively, the Chojabaru Visitor Center offers an easy mile-and-a-half circuit with magnificent views of the mountains.
Or how about experiencing the park on horseback?
At El Patio Ranch, English-speaking guides will take you out trekking whether you're a beginner or a regular rider.
Mighty nature
No visit to the area would be complete without a closer look at Mt. Aso. Hikers can clamber on its rocky slopes (provided there's no volcanic activity). But the must-see is the Daikanbo observation point.
From here, it's difficult not to be impressed by the 15-mile wide caldera, a huge crater dug out by a volcanic eruption of mind-blowing proportions that shaped this region some 90,000 years ago.
Back at Hoshino Resorts KAI Aso, you can learn more at the Caldera Bar through a fun hands-on workshop that involves modeling a mountain in flour and popping a balloon to recreate the original eruption.
Suitably impressed by nature, it's time to head back to your villa.
And what better way to end the day than by immersing yourself in your hot spring tub – a reminder that nature can be calming and relaxing as much as it can be explosive and exciting.


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I'm a 17 year old girl and that's ya need to know for now.
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Anime What do you look for in an anime and what do you dislike in one?
Taka replied to Magus's topic in Otaku CentralThere's a bit I look to when I watch anime. A good storyline that keeps me wanting more, good animation, and character development that lets you understand them more as the show progresses. Action in a series is alright with me but not too much, there has to be at least good amounts of drama mixed in with light-hearted comedy. Also, I've reached a point that, if the first episode doesn't interest me at all, then I won't watch the rest of series (like when I saw Bleach).
Your Most Recent CD Purchase?
Taka replied to 2010DigitalBoy's topic in NoosphereMy most recent CD purhcase was little over a month ago and was a L'Arc-en-Ciel CD I had found while browsing at AFO. The CD was one I had been dying to get, but it really isn't the type of CD I would be willing to have on all the time. The only song I seemed attatched to was Ready, Steady, Go. Maybe I need to listen to it again... after I get tear myself away from the High and Mighty Color cd.
Anime Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.
Taka replied to dposse's topic in Otaku CentralWoo boy, how can I say this without getting any hateful looks... Okay, I first saw Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo in a Shonen Jump magazine and I was saying "WTF?!" more than I normally do. I went on happily with my life until I saw the Toonami commercial of it coming on tv. Now, I have sat down and seen one full episode and I must say I am not at all humored by this series. Most of the time I can watch dumb, random, plotless comedy and laugh, but I [I]just can't [/I] with Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. Someone using nose hair to fight against baldness just does not catch my interest. So, saying my piece, I take my leave.
Anime Favorite Anime
Taka replied to Starr112's topic in Otaku CentralThere are a lot of anime I like. :animesmil My current favorites are Yu Yu Hakusho, Naruto, s-CRY-ed, Full Metal Alchemist, and Wolf's Rain. I would say Inuyasha, but I've been getting out of it lately.
Manga What was your first manga?
Taka replied to Filipinorocker1's topic in Otaku CentralMy first manga was the tenth volume of the No Need for Tenchi series, Mother Planet. I remember I was nearly dancing around out of happiness in the store cause I was in the Tenchi craze back then. Since then I discovered more manga titles and now have a collection building in my small bookcase. But I'll always remember No Need for Tenchi as my first manga.
Anime What is your fav anime paring?
Taka replied to TigerFantasy17's topic in Otaku CentralI would have to say there's a lot of pairings for me to choose from. My top favs would have to be Tenchi and Ryoko from Tenchi Muyo and Shuichi and Yuki from Gravitation. But, when it comes to the world of fanfiction, I obsess majorly over the Youko and Kuronue pairing. :animeswea
Anime Dating Anime Characters: Would You?
Taka replied to ChibiHorsewoman's topic in Otaku CentralIf I were to date an anime character, the top of my list would most definitely be Kurama from Yu Yu Hakusho. He's calm, intelligent, and what seems to be the 'perfect' man to most girls. Then you have his faults, which show that he isn't perfect. Kurama's bond with his human mother, Shiori Minamino, is one example I can think of at the moment. Besides that, I really like guys with dark pasts that they want to forget. For the title of Runner-up, Kouga from Inuyasha would probably be another choice. He's devoted and caring, plus downright sexy. All you bascially gotta do, in my opinion, is convince him that you are worth far more than Kagome. .....which would probably take a long time.... However, one guy I would [I]not[/I] date would be Hibiki Tokai from Vandread. He's cute and all, but is one stubborn, arrogant, prideful boy. He acts rather childish from time to time and is, once more, too proud to reveal how he really feels. .... I think I just labeled him the Inuyasha of his series, didn't I? :animeswea
anime songs! wats your fave!?!
Taka replied to wolf45neko45's topic in NoosphereHm..... man, if only I can [B]remember[/B] some anime songs I like! :animeswea Um, I believe some of my favs are Every Heart from Inuyasha, Trust from Vandread, and WILD WIND ~Yasei no Kaze no you ni~ from Yu Yu Hakusho. ...... sorry, but that is about the only songs that pop into my head at the moment!
Anime Yu Yu Hakusho
Taka replied to Dagger's topic in Otaku CentralYu Yu Hakusho is one of my top favorite animes. It was the characters that got me into it. Just the way they develop through the series. Yeah, the fights are awesome, too. I started getting the uncut DVDs and quit watching CN before they took YYH off. I showed my friend an episode from the Chapter Black Saga before it came on Cartoon Network and she gasped that her 'dear' Hiei cussed in the uncut version. I just laughed. Now only if the next DVD will come out....
Manga Fullmetal Alchemist Manga
Taka replied to anime[blood]'s topic in Otaku CentralThe Full Metal Alchemist manga is [B]AWESOME[/B]. I bought it a few weeks ago and couldn't put it down for the entire day, I loved it. Even got another copy for my friend's b-day. :animesmil In personal opinion, I found it a bit more enjoyable than the anime, especially when it came to humor.
Fun with families
Taka replied to ChibiHorsewoman's topic in General DiscussionHmmmmmmmm, my family ain't interesting sometimes. We have our moments, but not many. My younger brother is such a mama's boy that it scares me. I'm closer to my mother than my dad, since he's been away for thirteen years and I only got to see him at holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. But now we moved to Texas so we could all be one big happy family. Hoo-ray... I'm closer to my mom's side of the family than my dad's. My papa, my remaining grandpa, is the joking kind. So it's always fun to hang around with him. He lives with my aunt and her three cats in Florida since grandma passed away last summer. My dad's family is [B]huge[/B]. They all came from Wyoming. I decided not to waste time remembering them all since I felt like my head would explode just [I]meeting[/I] them!
[B]Sango all the way. [/B] Why? Does there need to be reasons? I'm not saying I'm a Kagome hater, but Sango is a lot cooler on so many levels. Plus, a lot easier to listen to. There have been times Kagome would just stand there and watch Inuyasha fight someone before it clicks into her brain that she has to do something. Sango, though, just goes ahead and kicks some major demon behind to help out. Also, Kagome mainly spends most of her time wondering if she is in love with Inuyasha or not. Heck, Sango and Miroku have a funnier relationship that can quickly switch to romance when he's not being a perv. Don't know if those are good reasons to support my decision.... but, oh well.
Anime What is your favorite anime character
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Antigravity Bibliography - 3------------------------------------- QUANTUM PHYSICS, ABSTRACT QUANT-PH/9506038 From: "Jun Liu" Date: Sun, 25 Jun 1995 03:25:05 -0400 Potential Effect: Aharonov-Bohm Effect of Simply Connected Region Author: Jun Liu Comments: Prediction of a new effect. Numerical estimate given for experimental verification. The referees disagree with each other on the existence of this effect. We study a generalization of Aharonov-Bohm effect, the potential effect. The discussion is focused on field-free effects in simply connected region, which obviously can not have any local field-flux. Among the published discussions about this kind of effects, it is generally agreed that this kind of effect does not exist due to gauge invariance. However, there are also opinions that this effect is a trivial variation of Aharonov-Bohm effect and therefore there is no need to check its existence. To my knowledge, it has never been tested. My first goal here is to supply enough theoretical reason to motivate the experimental test of this effect. I start with an intuitive derivation, then I introduce a wave-front theory as a theoretical consideration. Logically, the existence of potential effect implies the existence of the AB effect, but not vice versa. The purpose of this paper is to provide a physical connection in the opposite direction. QUANTUM PHYSICS, ABSTRACT QUANT-PH/9510004 From: "Jun Liu" Date: Thu, 5 Oct 1995 04:30:27 -0400 The Real Significance of the Electromagnetic Potentials Author(s): J`un L'iu The importance of the potential is revealed in a newly discovered effect of the potential. This paper explore the same issue introduced in quant-ph/9506038 from several different aspects including electron optics and relativity. Some people fail to recognize this effect due to a wrong application of gauge invariance. In the above two papers, Dr Liu proposes a theory of the electromagnetic potential which is a radical extension of the well known Aharonov-Bohm effect. In the second paper he is barely able to contain his frustration about repeated publication rejections over the last four years from leading physics journals. He provides a theoretical foundation for his potential theory, as well as some relatively straight forward suggestions for experiments which might confirm the theory. But there is an enormous problem. Liu's theory violates the concept of invariance of physical parameters under an electromagnetic gauge transformation. Electromagnetic gauge invariance is a cornerstone in the foundation of quantum theory and QED, and it is also part and parcel linked with the dogma of light speed invariance. In other words, heresy. The AB effect is invariant under an electromagnetic gauge transformation. While a phase-shift occurs in the AB effect, it can be identified only over a closed path and is impossible to identify with any specific "local" region of space. Furthermore, in the AB effect, there is no interaction relating to a transfer of energy or momentum. Maintaining the idea of gauge invariance is a little harder to do in the Aharonov-Casher effect, but it can be accomplished by "gauging away" the physical effects of magnetic spin precession by using a combination of factors from the classical Maxwell fields along with the electromagnetic potential. It has the look of an elaborate parlor trick, but so does most of QED. Liu's theory predicts that the electromagnetic potential acts like a kind of "refractive index" to wave propogation, and is similar in some respects to what was predicted in the earlier paper on electron optics by Ehrenberg and Siday in 1949. The result is that in some circumstances an electromagnetic potential causes a change in wavelength, and in other circumstances causes a change in phase (AB effect). An effect on wavelength would be manifested as a change in the envelope of the interference pattern, rather than merely a shift in the pattern. In Liu's theory an exchange of energy and momentum becomes possible. His theory is relatively easy to test and verify, but oddly or not, no one has yet done so. Maybe because we already "know" it can't be true? One interesting prediction of Liu's theory is that electromagnetic potential will result in time dilation. He doesn't appear to be aware that there is already experimental evidence that this occurs. See references to inventions and experiments by people such as Saxl, Barker, and Keller, which demonstrate time dilation in an electric potential. Time dilation can be viewed equivalently as a shift in wavelength. Liu wishes for someone to conduct an experiment to test for a change in wavelength by using a quantum interferometer. A fine idea. But what about those experimenters who have already measured this effect with a clock? Also see a variety of references here to theories and experiments which relate the scalar electric potential to the gravitational field, and time dilation is a well know, and experimentally verified, prediction of general relativity. The Aharonov-Bohm effect has sparked a revolution in physical thought. There are a variety of new ideas and experiments, such as verification of Liu's theory, which could soon begin to fan it to a flame. When the flame becomes sufficiently illuminating, watch the political scientists begin to scramble for a comfortable seat nearer the fire. -- Robert Stirniman --------------------------------------------------------------------Over the last five years, there have been over 300 papers published about various aspects of Aharonov-Bohm and Aharonov-Casher effects, and quantum interferometry. The subject relates to nearly all aspects of modern physics. Here are selected examples: AUTHOR(s): Semon, Mark D. TITLE(s): The Aharonov-Bohm Effect: Still a Thought-Provoking Experiment. In: Foundations of physics. JUL 01 1988 v 18 n 7 Page 731 AUTHOR(s): Furuya, Kazuhito TITLE(s): Transient Response of the Aharonov-Bohm Effect. In: Japanese journal of applied physics. part 1, FEB 01 1989 v 28 n 2 Page 303 AUTHOR(s): Chetouani, L. Guechi, L. Hammann, T.F. TITLE(s): Exact path integral solution of the coulomb plus Aharonov-Bohm potential. In: Journal of mathematical physics. MAR 01 1989 v 30 n 3 Page 655 AUTHOR(s): Lee, Patrick A. TITLE(s): Gauge field, Aharonov-Bohm Flux, and high-Tc superconductivity. In: Physical review letters. AUG 07 1989 v 63 n 6 Page 680 AUTHOR(s): Bezerra, V.B. TITLE(s): Gravitational analogs of the Aharonov-Bohm effect. In: Journal of mathematical physics. DEC 01 1989 v 30 n 12 Page 2895 AUTHOR(s): Reznik, B. Aharonov, Y. TITLE(s): Question of the nonlocality of the Aharonov-Casher effect. In: Physical review. D, Particles and fields. DEC 15 1989 v 40 n 12 Page 4178 AUTHOR(s): Stovicek, P. TITLE(s): The Green function for the two-solenoid Aharonov-Bohm effect. In: Physics letters: [part A] NOV 27 1989 v 142 n 1 Page 5 AUTHOR(s): Ellis, J.R. TITLE(s): Dirac magnetic monopole and the Aharonov-Bohm solenoid in the Poincare gauge. In: Journal of physics A: Mathematical and general. JAN 07 1990 v 23 n 1 Page 65 AUTHOR(s): Gerber, A. Deutscher, G. TITLE(s): AC-to-DC conversion and Aharonov-Bohm effect in percolating superconducting films. In: Physical review letters. MAR 26 1990 v 64 n 13 Page 1585 AUTHOR(s): Hagen, C.R. TITLE(s): Exact equivalence of spin-1/2 Aharonov-Bohm and Aharonov-Casher effects. In: Physical review letters. MAY 14 1990 v 64 n 20 Page 2347 AUTHOR(s): Afanase'ev, G.N. TITLE(s): Old and new problems in the theory of the Aharonov-Bohm effect. In: Soviet journal of particles and nuclei. JAN 01 1990 v 21 n 1 Page 74 AUTHOR(s): Silverman, M.P. TITLE(s): Two-solenoid Aharonov-Bohm experiment with correlated particles. In: Physics letters: [part A] AUG 13 1990 v 148 n 3/4 Page 154 AUTHOR(s): Gornicki, Pawel TITLE(s): Aharonov-Bohm Effect Vacuum Polarization. In: Annals of physics. SEP 01 1990 v 202 n 2 Page 271 AUTHOR(s): Gal'tsov, D.V. Voropaev, S.A. TITLE(s): Bremsstrahlung polarization in the Aharonov-Bohm effect. In: Moscow University physics bulletin. 1990 v 45 n 1 Page 8 AUTHOR(s): Padmanabhan, T. TITLE(s): Vacuum polarization around an Aharonov-Bohm solenoid. In: Pramana. MAR 01 1991 v 36 n 3 Page 253 AUTHOR(s): Hagen, C.R. TITLE(s): Spin dependence of the Aharonov-Bohm Effect. In: International journal of modern physics A. JUL 30 1991 v 6 n 18 Page 3119 AUTHOR(s): Dupuis, Nicolas Montambaux, Gilles TITLE(s): Aharonov-Bohm flux and statistics of energy levels in metals. In: Physical review B: Condensed matter. JUN 15 1991 v 43 n 18 Page 14390 AUTHOR(s): Ortiz, M.E. TITLE(s): Gravitational anyons, Chern-Simons-Witten gravity and the gravitational Aharonov-Bohm effect. In: Nuclear physics. b. SEP 30 1991 v 363 n 1 Page 185 AUTHOR(s): Bezerra, V.B. TITLE(s): Gravitational Aharonov-Bohm effect in a locally flat spacetime. In: Classical and quantum gravity. OCT 01 1991 v 8 n 10 Page 1939 AUTHOR(s): Sitenko, Y.A. TITLE(s): The Aharonov-Bohm effect and the inducing of vacuum charge by a singular magnetic string. In: Nuclear physics. b. MAR 23 1992 v 372 n 3 Page 622 AUTHOR(s): March-Russell, John Preskill, John Wilczek, Frank TITLE(s): Internal frame dragging and a global analog of the Aharonov-Bohm effect. In: Physical review letters. APR 27 1992 v 68 n 17 Page 2567 AUTHOR(s): Krive, I.V. Rozhavsky, A.S. TITLE(s): Non-Traditional Aharonov-Bohm Effects in Condensed Matter. In: International journal of modern physics. B. MAY 10 1992 v 6 n 9 Page 1255 AUTHOR(s): Krive, I. V. Zvyagin, A. A. TITLE(s): Aharonov-casher effect in half-integer spin antiferromagnets. In: Modern physics letters. B, Condensed matter ph JUN 20 1992 v 6 n 14 Page 871 AUTHOR(s): Zubkov, M.A. Polikarpov, M.I. TITLE(s): Aharonov-Bohm effect in lattice field theory. In: JETP letters. APR 25 1993 v 57 n 8 Page 461 AUTHOR(s): Duru, I. H. TITLE(s): Casimir Force Between Two Aharonov-Bohm Solenoids. In: Foundations of physics. MAY 01 1993 v 23 n 5 Page 809 AUTHOR(s): Takai, Daisuke Ohta, Kuniichi TITLE(s): Aharonov-Bohm effect in the presence of magnetic flux and electrostatic potential. In: Physical review. b, condensed matter. JUL 15 1993 v 48 n 3 Page 1537 AUTHOR(s): Allman, B.E. Cimmino, A. Klein, A.G. TITLE(s): Observation of the scalar Aharonov-Bohm effect by neutron interferometry. In: Physical review. A. SEP 01 1993 v 48 n 3 Page 1799 AUTHOR(s): Jensen, Bjorn Kucera, Jaromir TITLE(s): On a gravitational Aharonov-Bohm effect. In: Journal of mathematical physics. NOV 01 1993 v 34 n 11 Page 4975 AUTHOR(s): Maeda, J. Shizuya, K. TITLE(s): Aharonov-Bohm and Aharonov-Casher effects and electromagnetic angular momentum. In: Zeitschrift fur Physik C; particles and fields. 1993 v 60 n 2 Page 265 AUTHOR(s): Afanasiev, G.N. TITLE(s): Toroidal solenoids in an electromagnetic field and toroidal Aharonov-Casher effect. In: Physica scripta. OCT 01 1993 v 48 n 4 Page 385 AUTHOR(s): Moreau, William Ross, Dennis K. TITLE(s): Complementary electric Aharonov-Bohm effect. In: Physical review. A, Atomic, molecular, and opt JUN 01 1994 v 49 n 6 Page 4348 AUTHOR(s): Ho, Vu B. Morgan, Michael J. TITLE(s): An Experiment to Test the Gravitational Aharonov-Bohm Effect. In: Australian journal of physics. 1994 v 47 n 3 Page: 245 AUTHOR(s): Zeiske, K. Zinner, G. Helmcke, J. TITLE(s): Atom interferometry in a static electric field: Measurement of the Aharonov-Casher phase. In: Applied physics. b, lasers and optics. FEB 01 1995 v 60 n 2/3 Page: 205 AUTHOR(s): Sazonov, S.N. TITLE(s): On Aharonov-Bohm Effect in Multiconnected Superconductor. In: Acta physica Polonica, A. DEC 01 1994 v 86 n 6 Page 987 AUTHOR(s): Reznik, B. TITLE(s): Gravitational analogue of the Aharonov-Casher effect. In: Physical review d: particles, fields, gravitat MAR 15 1995 v 51 n 6 Page 3108 AUTHOR(s): Oh, Sangchul Ryu, Chang-Mo TITLE(s): Persistent spin currents induced by the Aharonov-Casher effect in mesoscopic rings. In: Physical review B: Condensed matter. MAY 15 1995 v 51 n 19 Page 13441 AUTHOR(s): Leadbeater, M. Lambert, C.J. TITLE(s): Mesoscopic Superconducting Analogs of the Aharonov-Bohm-Casher Effect. In: Physical review letters. MAY 29 1995 v 74 n 22 Page 4519 AUTHOR(s): Cook, Richard J. Fearn, Heidi Milonni, Peter W. TITLE(s): Fizeau's experiment and the Aharonov-Bohm effect. In: American journal of physics. AUG 01 1995 v 63 n 8 Page 705 AUTHOR(s): Yi, J. Jeon, G. S. Choi, M. Y. TITLE(s): Dual Aharonov-Casher effect and persistent dipole current. In: Physical review B: Condensed matter. SEP 15 1995 v 52 n 11 Page 7838 AUTHOR(s): Audretsch, Jurgen Jasper, Ulf Skarzhinsky, Vladimir D. TITLE(s): Bremsstrahlung of relativistic electrons in the Aharonov-Bohm potential. In: Physical review d: particles, fields, gravitat FEB 15 1996 v 53 n 4 Page 2178 AUTHOR(s): Skarzhinsky, Vladimir D. Audretsch, Jurgen Jasper, Ulf TITLE(s): Electron-positron pair production in the Aharonov-Bohm potential. In: Physical review d: particles, fields, gravitat FEB 15 1996 v 53 n 4 Page 2190 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Time out for a summary. . Hooper, as well as Carr, Rognerud, Jefimenko, et al, find that a electromagnetic effect which is not shieldable, and hence difficult to distinguish from gravitation, results from equal and opposite electric currents (dipole-current), and that a similar effect can also be generated by a moving magnet or a moving electric current. . Recent experiments in Tampere Finland, discover a gravitational shielding effect from a levitated rotating superconductor disk. This is similar in some respects to Hooper's invention, with the equal-and-opposite electric current being generated in a superconductor disk via the Meissner effect. . Sansbury, Volkov, Brown, Teller, Blackett, Zollner, et al, provide theoretical arguments as well as some experimental indications that equal-and-opposite electric charge (dipole-charge) is similar, or equivalent, to a static gravitational field. And that alignment of electric dipoles in matter and in vacuum polarization, can result in a force which is not shieldable, and not easily distinguishable from gravity. Conversely, it is well know that a gravitational field, an acceleration, or a mechanical force, causes a dipole moment (polarization) to occur within a dielectric material. . Wallace, Laithwaite, Barnett, et al, discover that gravitational and electromagnetic field effects occur due to alignment of the microscopic spin of quantum particles with the angular momentum spin axis of a larger macroscopic body. . Aharonov and Bohm discover that an effect can occur on an electrically charged particle due to the magnetic vector potential, in regions of space where the classic Maxwell fields vanish. Originally -- on the outside of infinitely long solenoid coil (with the magnetic field cancelled by equal-and-opposite currents). Others have conducted this experiment using a toroidal coil coated with superconductor material (generating an equal-and-opposite current) to cause the Maxwell magnetic field to vanish. A similar effect, Aharonov-Casher is disovered to occur due to the electric scalar potential, in regions of space where the Maxwell electric field vanishes. . Whittaker, and Eherenberg and Siday, have written theories which are precursors to Aharonov-Bohm, suggesting that the electromagnetic potential is a far richer and more fundamental thing than the Maxwell fields. The classical Maxwell fields are regarded as artifical abstractions. We can also note that Maxwell's theory itself, was originally much richer in variables (20 equations and 20 unknowns), before it was simplified by Gibbs and Heaviside, to the vector formlation which we know as "Maxwell's" equations. . Vu Ho authors a recent paper suggesting experiments relating the electromagnetic potential and the Aharonov-Bohm effect to gravitation. And in a more recent paper, using the mathematics of differential geometry and general relativity, Dr Ho demonstrates that gravity can be expressed mathematically as a coupling of two equal-and-opposite electromagnetic fields. . Jun Liu authors recent papers suggesting that the electromagnetic potential is of paramount importance. Liu's theory predicts that "local" effects can result from the potential in regions where the Maxwell fields vanish -- a violation of the theory of invariance under electric gauge transformations. Liu theory predicts that time dilation will occur in an electric potential. Saxl, Barker, and Keller have conducted earlier experiments which demonstrate time dilation in an electric potential. . Ning Li, a consulting scientist to NASA's Marshall Space Center, who we might presume to know something, authors papers about the relationship of gravito-electric and and gravito-magnetic forces to the electromagnetic potential, and methods for generation of gravitational effects with superconductor material. According to Dr Li -- "a detectable gravitomagnetic field, and in the presence of a time-dependent applied magnetic vector potential field, a detectable gravitoelectric field could be produced." How many clues do we need? Equal-and-opposite electric sources (dipole- charges and/or dipole-currents) appear to effect the electromagnetic potential in ways which are indistinguishable from gravitation. And you know what they say about things that look like a duck. The net sum of equal and opposite electromagnetic vectors is a zero vector, but it is NOT the same situation as no vector. For skeptics and diehards who are still having a hard time accepting the idea of electro- gravitics, here's a simple experiment. Stand on a train track between two locomotives which are pushing on you with equal force in opposite directions. You will exhibit no net motion. None the less, you may soon begin to notice that something important is happening. -- Robert Stirniman ------------------------------------------------------------------- ---End of Page 3--- -------------------------------------------------------------------Back to Main Links Page To Stirniman AG Bibliography - Page 4


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Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894)
Chemin montant
signed and dated 'G Caillebotte 1881' (lower left)
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39 1/2 x 49 3/8 in. (100.2 x 125.3 cm.)
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V.G. Fichtre, 'L'actualité: L'exposition des peintres indépendants', in Le Réveil, Paris, 2 March 1882.
H. Robert, 'Chronique parisienne: Le Salon des impressionnistes', in La Petite Presse, Paris, 5 March 1882, p. 1.
J. de Biez, Les petits salons: Les indépendants, Paris, 8 March 1882.
R.J. Draner, 'Une visite aux Impressionnistes', in Le Charivari, Paris, 9 March 1882 (sketch illustrated).
P. Charry, 'Beaux-Arts', in Le Pays, Paris, 10 March 1882.
M. Berhaut, Caillebotte, sa vie et son oeuvre, catalogue raisonné des peintures et pastels, Paris, 1994, no. 158, p. 136 (Draner sketch illustrated).
A. Distel, Gustave Caillebotte: The Unknown Impressionist, exh. cat., Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1996, p. 164 (illustrated fig. 1).
J.-S. Klein, Lumières normandes, Les hauts-lieux de l'Impressionnisme, Rouen, 2013, p. 194 (illustrated; titled 'La rue montante').
M. Marrinan, Gustave Caillebotte, Painting the Paris of Naturalism, 1872-1887, Los Angeles, 2016, pp. 327-329 (illustrated fig. 164, p. 327).
Paris, Salons du Panorama de Reischaffen, Septième Exposition Impressionniste, March 1882, no. 3.
Paris, Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais, Gustave Caillebotte, Urban Impressionist, September 1994 - January 1995, no. 98, p. 258 (illustrated p. 259); this exhibition later travelled to Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, February - May 1995; and Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, June - September 1995.
The Comité Caillebotte has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
Executed in 1881, Chemin montant numbers among the undisputed masterpieces of Caillebotte's career. Depicting a fashionable bourgeois couple strolling along a verdant country path, the picture represents a complex synthesis – at once bold and appealing – of two main components in Caillebotte's oeuvre: his urban figure paintings from the 1870s and his landscapes and garden scenes from the following decade. The work is also a very rare example of a major Impressionist canvas to have disappeared from the public eye for more than a century. In 1994, on the occasion of the international retrospective Gustave Caillebotte: Urban Impressionist held at the Musée d'Orsay and The Art Institute of Chicago, the picture was seen publicly for the first time since 1882, when it was displayed in the 7th Exposition des Artistes Indépendants. Discreetly preserved in a French private collection, the painting's existence was known to art historians only from a checklist of works included in the 1882 exhibition and from the brief comments of several contemporary critics. Until 1994, moreover, the sole recorded likeness of the canvas was a caricature published in the Parisian journal Le Charivari more than a century earlier. The re-discovery of this important painting marked a critical event in the study of Caillebotte's oeuvre and of the history of the Impressionist movement.
Caillebotte did not identify the location of this country scene, titling the composition simply Chemin montant. Although the artist purchased a house at Petit Gennevilliers in the spring of 1881, the brilliantly coloured villa at the left suggests the seaside resort of Trouville on the Normandy coast, where Caillebotte spent several weeks each summer between 1880 and 1884 in connection with his participation in local regattas. During this period, he painted an extraordinarily original group of landscapes that depict the opulent villas lining the coast between Villers and Villerville, including Villas au bord de la mer, en Normandie (1880) (Berhaut no. 164) in which an identical house is featured. The two views show the same low garden wall and arched gateway, distinctive dentil mouldings, and triangular pediments above the windows, features which allow the house to be identified as the 'Villa Italienne' at Trouville, the architecture and landscaping of which remain largely unchanged to this day.
By the early 1880s, the summer sojourn in Normandy had become an obligatory ritual for wealthy city-dwellers. During the 1850s and 1860s, the traditional fishing villages and larger ports along the English Channel had been rapidly transformed into seaside resorts catering to crowds of Parisian vacationers. Entrepreneurs built lavish hotels, casinos, inns, and villas; municipal governments organised everything from horse races and café-concerts to magicians' shows and children's theatre. As one contemporary visitor explained, 'It is not so much to bathe that we come here, as because... the world of fashion and delight has made its summer home; because here we can combine the refinements, pleasures and distractions of Paris with northern breezes, and indulge without restraint in those rampant follies that only a Frenchman or a Frenchwoman understands. It is a pretty, graceful, and rational idea, no doubt, to combine the ball-room with the sanatorium, and the opera with any amount of ozone' (quoted in R. Brettell et al., A Day in the Country: Impressionism and the French Landscape, exh. cat., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, 1984, pp. 275-276).
Trouville was widely known during this period as the 'jewel' or the 'queen' of the Channel coast. Prosperous and cosmopolitan visitors flocked to the prestigious hotels that crowded the boardwalk – in particular, the grand Hôtel des Roches Noires, which boasted a fashionable restaurant, card- playing and billiard rooms, an indoor pool, and a concert hall complete with Paris orchestra. The summer season at Trouville was widely regarded as an extension of bourgeois life in the capital. Society gossip columns referred to the boardwalk as 'the summer boulevard of Paris,' while a popular vaudeville song proclaimed, 'Let us take the air on the beach, and contemplate the Ocean so tranquil. Ah! If Paris only had the sea, it would be a little Trouville' (quoted in R.L. Herbert, Monet on the Normandy Coast: Tourism and Painting, 1867-1886, New Haven, 1994, p. 34). With its stunning seascape and picturesque architecture, Trouville also attracted a significant coterie of painters. Courbet worked there in 1865, Monet in 1870, and Boudin intermittently for nearly a decade. Indeed, in Manette Salomon, the Goncourts' novel about contemporary artistic life, one of the protagonists proved his modernity by painting resort society at Trouville. And in 1874, the British travel writer Katherine Macquoid could confidently proclaim that the town seemed to have 'sprung out of the sea at the fiat of artists' (K. Macquoid, quoted in R.L. Herbert, Impressionism: Art, Leisure, and Parisian Society, New Haven, 1988, p. 270).
The summers that Caillebotte spent in Normandy were enormously fruitful. Between 1880 and 1884 he painted no fewer than fifty canvases of Trouville and the surrounding region. Unlike Boudin and Monet, whose views of Trouville focus largely upon the fashionable society of urban holiday-makers, Caillebotte was captivated above all by the landscape. Only five of his paintings from Normandy include figures, of which the present canvas is the only one that he chose to exhibit during his lifetime. Moreover, although the sea is omnipresent in Boudin and Monet's views of Normandy, Caillebotte painted several large and impressive inland views, including the present picture. In its choice of motif, therefore, Chemin montant constitutes a critical transition between Caillebotte's urban figure paintings of the 1870s and the landscapes and garden scenes that dominate his Petit Gennevilliers period. On the one hand, the fashionably dressed duo clearly recalls the strolling Parisian couples that Caillebotte depicted in some of his most celebrated canvases, such as Le Pont de l'Europe and Rue de Paris, temps de pluie (Berhaut nos. 49 & 57). At the same time, the sun-dappled vegetation that surrounds Caillebotte's vacationers anticipates paintings such as Les roses, jardin du Petit Gennevilliers (Berhaut no. 345), which pay homage to the luxuriant flower beds that the artist faithfully cultivated during the final decade of his career.
In its composition and handling, Chemin montant also forms a bridge between Caillebotte's work of the 1870s and 1880s. The plunging perspective, articulated by the sharp diagonal of the garden wall, is indebted to the dynamic spatial wedges of the artist's trademark Parisian street scenes. Notably, Caillebotte has altered the contours of the present landscape in order to accentuate this effect of convergence, fattening the steep angle of the path that lent the picture its title. In Villas au bord de la mer, en Normandie by contrast, the same road is correctly seen to be rising. As Anne Distel has noted, the modified perspective of Chemin montant represents a reprise of the bold experimentation that informed many of Caillebotte's views of Paris, such as Vue prise à travers un balcon and Rue du Paris vu d'en haut (Berhaut nos. 147 & 143)—pictures that led one contemporary critic to dub the artist 'the friend of curious perspectives' (A. Distel, Gustave Cailalebotte: The Unknown Impressionist, exh. cat., Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1996, p. 172). The flattening of the path in the present picture also emphasises the division of space into two clearly defined halves: the architectonic villa at the left and the untamed vegetation at the right, rendered in opposed complementaries of pink and green. The stark juxtaposition of these contrasting parts produces an unsettling effect reminiscent of Caillebotte's vision of the modern city, as well as recalling the rapid development of towns like Trouville from rural fishing villages to bourgeois resorts. Not coincidentally, the focal point of the picture is the pair of urbane vacationers, the man dressed for seaside leisure, the woman in clothing equally suitable for an afternoon in the city.
If the dynamic perspective and compositional ingenuity of the present picture are closely linked to Caillebotte's work of the 1870s, the free and animated brushwork is characteristic instead of the latter half of his career. Abandoning the crisp contours and finished accents of paintings such as Rue de Paris, temps de pluie Caillebotte here embraces a fully Impressionist idiom, comparable to that of Monet, Renoir, and Pissarro. The visible brush strokes suggest the movement of a gentle wind across the lush foliage, while the play of light and shade in the foreground evokes the seeming vibration of the landscape under the summer sun. The intensity of the palette is also striking. The deep violet-blue of the woman's dress forms a dramatic contrast with the beiges, greens, and bluish-greys of the landscape, while a series of brilliant pink accents heightens the overall key of the colour composition.
A final noteworthy feature of the present picture is the enigmatic relationship between the two figures, which lends the scene a strong psychological charge. The man is clad in casual boating attire, the woman in stylish Parisian dress; she holds a parasol, the indispensable attribute of well-bred women under the Second Empire. As he often did when depicting bourgeois couples at leisure, Caillebotte presents the pair from the back, anonymously, with no apparent interaction. The figures stand well away from one another, the distance between them accentuated by the axis of the garden path. When Chemin montant was exhibited in 1994, Distel made the intriguing suggestion that the painting might represent Caillebotte himself and Charlotte Berthier, the artist's long-term companion. An avid yachtsman and vice-president of the Cercle de la Voile, Caillebotte represented himself in boating apparel on at least one other occasion, in a canvas from 1875 depicting his family's estate at Yerres. The figure could likewise be a depiction of Martial Caillebotte, the artist's brother, whose build more closely resembles that of the gentleman depicted in the painting.
Moreover, he frequently portrayed Charlotte Berthier with her face hidden from view, as in Les roses, jardin du Petit Gennevilliers. And here she is depicted wearing a dress convincingly like that of the one in the present painting. Unfortunately, we know little about the artist's relationship with his young companion, who was only eighteen when the present picture was executed. Although the pair never married, Caillebotte bequeathed to Charlotte a small property at Petit Gennevilliers and a substantial annuity upon his death. Her likeness is preserved in a portrait by Renoir from 1883, now in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Chemin montant attracted considerable attention when it was unveiled at the 7th Exposition des Artistes Indépendants in March of 1882. Unlike previous Impressionist exhibitions, the 1882 show received a relatively favourable response from critics, who lauded its renewed emphasis on landscape and en plein air painting. As Pissarro wrote to his niece shortly after the opening, 'We are very pleased with the result, our reputation is affirmed more and more, we are taking our definitive place in the great movement of modern art' (Pissarro, quoted in C.S. Mofett & R.R. Brettell, The New Painting: Impressionism 1874- 1886, exh. cat., Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, San Francisco, 1986, p. 379). Caillebotte contributed seventeen canvases to the exhibition: nine landscapes, two still-lifes, and six figure paintings. Of these, the three pictures judged most important and controversial at the time were Chemin montant (the present lot), L'homme au balcon, and Fruits à l'étalage (Berhaut nos. 149 & 193), all of which were reproduced as caricatures in the infamous Le Charivari. Paul de Charry was charmed by the work: 'Chemin montant is a road that does not rise but that's quite pretty, quite natural, and sunlit without the customary fantasy. A few years from now M. Caillebotte will see and render nature like all artists of talent, and he will be satisfied with it' (P. de Charry, quoted in A. Distel, op. cit., 1996, p. 258).
The early provenance of Chemin montant remains uncertain. After the 1882 exhibition the painting is not documented again until 1930, when it resurfaced in the collection of Jeanne Schultz in Paris. In the interim, it is likely that it belonged to Schultz's mother, Doris Schultz (1856-1927), who frequented Parisian artistic circles in the 1880s. An élégante whose portrait was painted by Carolus Duran, Doris Schultz hosted lavish receptions at her apartment on the Rue des Mathurins, not far from Caillebotte's own residence. We know that Chemin montant must have been gifted or sold during the artist's lifetime, as it was not recorded in the inventory of his estate.
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Peakender Festival at Bakewell Showground in August 2019 was a fantastic, if muddy, experience in the Gin Wagon. Plenty of people enjoyed our gins over the 3 days, and we were lucky to be the first people to sell the gin that Thornbridge had made in collaboration with Locksley Distilling in Sheffield. We also ran a competition with Locksley to allow people to win a full bottle of their gin on the Friday and Saturday - very happy that Friday's bottle went to Pod, who was on his stag do at the festival, and dressed in style to collect his bottle!
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i'm way too excited about decorating for halloween this year too, but my daughter's 2nd birthday is october 2. since we are doing an alice in wonderland theme, halloween will have to wait until the 3rd...she'll be having a halloween party next year :)
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ahhh....love fall!
i decorated for fall a little early this year. living in california (the desert) to be more exact, it's hard to get into the fall mood when it is still nearly 100 degrees. i'm hoping that decorating will bring cooler weather! (hey...a girl can hope right)
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I know what you mean! Here in Texas is the same! We just get a norther where the wind whips the browned leaves off the trees, it stays cool for a month or two and then BAM, back to hot weather! Can't even finish a box of hot chocolate!!ReplyDelete
Pretty Fall decorations! I'm glad you gave me the idea to go ahead and decorate!!
Blessings, Doni
Love your displays and vignettes, Kristina!ReplyDelete
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Software and personal computers changed office admin forever. Now mechanisms and robotics are set to change the face of 9 to 5. Tim Stackpool walks you through what you need to know.
You walk towards a corporate entrance and the glass doors immediately slide open. Flash your ID card at the security checkpoint and the turnstiles swing open.
We're accustomed to our work environment assisting with human access without us needing to lift a finger. Now, the mechanics and robotic engineers hope to make an impact on our office environment in the same way that Microsoft changed the world of word processors.
When sitting in an office chair all day was described as 'the new smoking', engineers around the world rushed to create workstations that would allow us to stand or sit while tapping the keys on our computer. Soon after, mechanics and hydraulics came to the party and in many offices today workstations can transform from sitting configurations to standing at the touch of a button. Some motorised desks also allow you to pre-program different heights, which can be useful if you need an 'in-between' position such as when sitting on a higher drafting stool.
How many times have you needed to straighten the chairs in the boardroom once vacated following a meeting, even after a short tête-à-tête between two people? Nissan has added their self-parking car technology to boardroom chairs, which automatically tuck themselves back into their rightful positions upon hearing just a simple clap of your hands. The system also works for workstations in an extensive open office, making it easy to tidy the appearance of the office quickly and effortlessly. Still yet to reach mass production, increased interest in the technology is sure to bring it to the market, either by Nissan or an entrepreneurial executive personal assistant.
The 'presence robot' has moved beyond the realm of mere design, and is now an integral part of office conferencing in some major businesses. It's well and truly installed in learning institutions around the world. Little more than a touch screen (or iPad) on wheels, the presence robot gives you or your guest a physical presence at work when they can't be there in person. Fitted with a camera, the height of the screen is generally adjustable, depending on whether interaction is required with colleagues sitting or standing. By being able to move around the environment, this type of telecommuting gives the visitor a better sense of being 'in the office' and motivating a more immersive opportunity to engage and connect with other personnel, rather than merely via a video conference.
Amsterdam design studio, Heldergroen has taken office mechanics a step further, as a means to ensure employees do not overwork. Similar to a trend in other creative agencies around Europe, instead of having legs on their desks, the desks are suspended by cables from the ceiling. Then, at 6pm, their desks, tables and other work surfaces with their computers attached are raised to the ceiling by those steel cables. While you have to be sure to collect your car keys from your desk prior to 6pm, the floor is then free for use by others, who make use of the space after hours and on weekends for yoga and Pilates classes.
Finally, while we have seen workstations fitted with treadmills to build employees' step count during the day, engineers-come-artists, Robb Godshaw and Will Doenlen built themselves a human-sized hamster wheel desk. More for a bit of fun rather than for practical application, and made out of plywood and skateboard wheels, you literally stand within the giant wheel and self-propel yourself through the day. While it may not make your day any more productive, the health benefits are obvious, and it may also save you the cost of a monthly gym membership.
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CHICAGO (CBS)–Hundreds packed a church in LaPorte, Indiana Friday for the funeral of Dr. Tamara O'Neal.
The E.R. doctor was one of three people killed by her ex-fiance in the Mercy Hospital shootings earlier this month.
With song, celebration, and tears, family and friends said goodbye to the 38-year-old doctor, who was remembered for her love of family, and her kindness and determination.
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O'Neal had four nieces and nephews.
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A water loss is a very common calamity and a fact of life for many homeowners. Insurance policies can give you peace of mind, but many times, homeowners may not be aware of what is and what is NOT covered in their policy until it's too late. We review seven common potential water related disaster scenarios below. You may want to update your policy accordingly after reviewing this article.
Broken pipe due to freezing
During the winter months, temperatures can reach extremes that can freeze the water in your pipes and cause them to burst. Most home owner's policies cover this type of damage unless it was caused by negligence. An example of this would be if you left your home unoccupied and without heat.
Swimming pool leak that results in damage to your basement and lawn
Generally speaking, swimming pool leaks will not be covered in your homeowner's policy unless the leak was the result of a falling tree. Damage to your basement and personal belongings is usually covered but damage to your lawn is generally not.
Appliance failure
Water damage from a failing appliance, such as an overflowing washing machine or broken toilet is covered if the issue is accidental and not the result of negligence. If you have failed to maintain your appliances and supply hoses, and this results in damage, it will not be covered.
Sewage back up
Although sewage backups are not covered by most standard home owner policies, additional endorsements may be added to the policy for this purpose. If the sewage back up was caused at a city level, you should contact the appropriate authorities in your municipality to discuss your options.
Natural disasters and storms
Damage incurred from floods are not covered in standard homeowner insurance policies. This includes intruding water from overflowing rivers, lakes or seawater, in addition to storms. If you require protection from this type of damage, you will need to get it separately in addition to your standard policy. Check with you insurance agent to find out your options.
Water seepage from ground water beneath your basement
This type of damage is considered a maintenance issue and is not covered in standard homeowner's insurance policies.
Leakage through roof during or after a rainstorm
If your roof has not been properly maintained, this type of damage will not be covered. However, damage to your belongings may be covered, depending on the type of insurance policy you have. It is always a good idea to perform preventative maintenance to your home, especially if you live in an area with high precipitation or snow such as Helena or Great Falls area in general.
A lot of homeowners are unsure how to handle mold growth in their home as it pertains to their insurance policy. It is good to educate yourself on this type of claim prior to it occurring.
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For non beekeepers I better explain the pictures.
First, its necessary to understand the life cycle of a bee---I will not go into it---look it up if you really want to know.
They live six to eight weeks except for the queen she lives up to four or five years. It is a fact of nature that a living organism has to poop --- or explode. These gals & guys lived all winter to keep the queen warm and happy ---- one day the sun is at the right angle in the sky to allow the warm rays to enter the hive --- excitement builds -- the heck with the queen -- "I have to poop!"--- fly outside --- temperature is 19 degrees --- you poop --- and die --- end of story. Life goes on.
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Pat did an iOS 10 update with the iPhone 6S and he's found out the volume has been dramatically cut in half. Leo says that it's a widespread issue and sometimes it takes awhile to pinpoint the issue and push out a fix. It may be intentional, Apple deciding the volume is too loud for earbuds. It's more likely an issue in the software. There's a noise cancellation setting in accessibility. He can go to General > Accessibility then disable Phone Noise Cancellation. Many are commenting that fixes the issue. Others say it doesn't. It's worth a try, though.


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Scene Description
Alluring blonde teen babe with amazing sexy body Alina West moans loud as she rides a oversize rock hard lovestick in front of the camera.Published 5 years ago