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Art Linkz — TEMPORARY ART REVIEW
An exciting new website community of artists, writers, cultural producers and more just hit the web earlier this year. Centered in St. Louis, Missouri, but reaching out the the art scenes in Texas, San Francisco, North Carolina, and New York, the exhibition reviews feature several different writers (full disclaimer: one of the writers from YOAW, too).
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Russell Cowles inventory notebooks, ca. 1939-1975
Cowles, Russell, b. 1887 d. 1979
Active in New York, N.Y.; Santa Fe, N.M.
Collection size: 4 v. (0.2 linear ft. )
Collection Summary: Cowles' inventory notebooks document the sale of artwork and his exhibitions through the 1950s Cowles's entries list title of painting, brief description, invoice number, dimensions, price, and purchaser. This group of notebooks appears to be a partial record of a larger series; inventory numbers range from the 400s-600s.
Biographical/Historical Note: Painter; Santa Fe, NM and New York, NY.
Donated 2003 by Katherine Degn, Director of Kraushaar Galleries, 24 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10019, phone #: 212/307-5730. Kraushaar Galleries represents Russell Cowles estate. The Director of Kraushaar Galleries had the authorization of Cowles's family to donate the notebooks to the Archives of American Art.
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- Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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I'm trying to find the spectra (eigenvalues) of matrix
I start by generating its characteristic polynomial which yields:
Applying the Euler Formula:
At this point, I want to extract roots, the solutions for eigenvalues . One, from the LH term, is clearly . But that in the middle is stopping me from factorizing it via any way I can work out. I expect, since A was orthogonal, that the other two roots will be a complex conjugate pair but am not 100% on that – in any case, I can't see how I can legally break that trig term into a complex one.
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Hi Tonio
Thanks for the quick reply!
I get most of what you're saying and it looks good. However - one think I don't follow. You identify the discriminant as . However, when I try to determine it:
Now squaring gives , so I'm not sure how it converted to that sine function?
My guess is I got something wrong with my trig manipulations!
Just a few random thoughts: the eigenvalue problem has to do with operators whose action on an eigenvector is equivalent to multiplying the eigenvector by a scalar. Now, the matrix you've exhibited is a rotation about the z axis through an angle x. Therefore, I would expect any ol' vector along the z axis to be an eigenvector with eigenvalue 1. Any other vector could be an eigenvector with eigenvalue 1 if you rotated through radians, with . In addition, any vector in the xy plane could be an eigenvector with eigenvalue -1, if you rotate through an angle with . I don't think there are any other eigenvector/eigenvalue pairs. At least, none come to mind, because the fact is, that aside from a vector along the z axis, this rotation is going to change the direction of any other vector, unless with .
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Opalesque Industry Update - Managed futures gained 1.03% in February according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index is up 0.39% in 2014.
A late-month rally in commodity prices and the continued uptrend in US Treasuries contributed to a profitable month for most CTAs, says Sol Waksman, founder and president of BarclayHedge.
Five of Barclays eight CTA indices had gains in February. The Barclay Diversified Traders Index was up 1.73%, Systematic Traders gained 1.25%, Financial & Metals Traders were up 0.58%, and the Discretionary Traders Index rose 0.24%.
Currency Traders lost 1.17% in February, and the Agricultural Traders Index was down 0.50%.
Trading the currency markets proved difficult in February, as unanticipated weakening of Chinas renminbi and strength of the euro, yen and Australian dollar against the US dollar contributed to losses, says Waksman.
The Barclay BTOP50 Index, which measures performance of the largest CTAs, lost 0.24% in February. The BTOP50 is now down 2.19% year to date.


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When it comes to relationships, WonTon is very level-headed. He doesn't leap in paws first, but give him a little time, and then he'll shower you with purrs, head-butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of him — but he will be thinking a lot of you.WonTon needs some time to adjust to new situations but is quite the companion once settled in. With time to adjust, WonTon may enjoy the company of other four-legged friends. He will likely prefer older children who understand his need for space sometimes. Open your heart to WonTon and you will not regret it.
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- Conference date: 4-9 June 2000
- Location: Florence, Itlay
We consider experimental issues relevant to quantum computing, and discuss the best way to achieve the essential requirements of reliable quantum memory and gate operations. Nuclear spins in trapped ions or atoms are a very promising candidate for the qubits. We estimate the parameters required to couple atoms using light via cavity QED in order to achieve quantum gates. We briefly comment on recent improvements to the Cirac-Zoller method for coupling trapped ions via their vibrational degree of freedom. Error processes result in a trade-off between quantum gate speed and failure probability. A useful quantum computer does appear to be feasible using a combination of ion trap and optical methods. The best understood method to stabilize a large computer relies on quantum error correction. The essential ideas of this are discussed, and recent estimates of the noise requirements in a quantum computing device are given.
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While the Tennessee Volunteers have yet to earn the title "Quarterback U," there have been some terrific signal-callers in the Big Orange's history.
No two quarterbacks have been the same, and though there may be a prototype for all Vol quarterbacks (I think you know who I'm talking about), each of these ten men have truly given their all for Tennessee.
When you look at the annals of Tennessee football, there is a relatively low number of quarterbacks who made a significant impact.
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CGQ clinic information
"Thank you so much for coming to visit the students at Harold Washington College! The solos, cohesiveness, and musical communication of your group were great. Our students really benefited from the topics you covered as well. We will be in touch regarding having you back next year!"
- Matthew Shevitz, D.M.A.. Associate Professor and Chair of Humanities & Music Department, Harold Washington College
"Chris and his quartet were professional and offered a wonderful clinic experience to our three jazz ensembles. The insight they gave into improvisation, musical interaction, and communication as an ensemble was extremely valuable. I would have them back in a heartbeat!"
- Austin O'Brien, Director of Bands, Saint Patrick High School
"From the moment he started giving the combo instruction, it was obvious he was able to connect with the students. Then he demonstrated some of what he was discussing with the students by playing for them. They rarely get to hear someone up close who has such mastery over his instrument. When he started to work with the jazz band, he gave them great instruction to help them take their performance ability up to the next level. He worked with them on building and sustaining energy, clarity of articulation, and playing together for a "tight" sound. Not only did the kids learn a lot from this clinic, but I did as well. I am excited for the next time Mr. Greene can come out to work with us again."
- Matthew Janus - Director of Bands, Gemini Junior High School.
"Chris and his quartet did a fantastic job of firing up our jazz students when playing for the opening night of our jazz program. His musical colleagues were eager to share their ideas with the kids, and they did a great job of integrating the students into an informal jam session in the workshop."
- Dr. David Fodor, Director of Bands, Evanston Township High School.
"It was a real pleasure having Chris at Knox College. Chris' passion for music is evident not only in his exceptionally creative approach to improvisation, composition, arranging, and musical interaction and communication in performance, but also in his interest in working with students at every level. He brings a rich knowledge of harmony, improvisational theory and technique together with a genuine love of the music and conveys these with an easy-going style infused with a lot of humor and fun."
- Nikki Whittaker-Malley, Director of Jazz Studies, Knox College.
"[The Chris Greene Quartet] offer a unique opportunity for students to work with young professional jazz musicians from the Chicago area. They relate well with students and are all good teachers. You couldn't find better role models than these young musicians."
- Dominic Piane, Director of Jazz Studies, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
"Chris Greene's Quartet provided my three jazz groups with great clinic experiences. All the band members were articulate, and they demonstrated a true enthusiasm for their art and for sharing it with young musicians. The guys were able to demonstrate what happens when a group of musicians really does think as one - and they were able to show that to my jazz band students.The kids were impressed with their expertise, and they were delighted with the kind regard the band had for young musicians. I've been teaching for over thirty years and I've worked with a lot of jazz musicians in clinic situations. The Chris Greene Quartet is better than most at articulating what they do - and how they do it - for young players. I'd certainly ask them to come back again - and next time, set aside more time!"
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United States Advances to FIL Final With Rout of Australia
by Sean Burns | LaxMagazine.com | Twitter | World Lacrosse 2014
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - A dominating performance across the board saw Team USA jump out to a 7-0 lead after one quarter and never look back, stunning Australia with a 22-3 win to advance to the finals of the FIL World Championship.
|Photo Gallery: USA 22, Australia 3
|Dominant all over the field, the United States never allowed Australia into the game. (Scott McCall)
David Lawson led the United States with four goals, while Brendan Mundorf, Paul Rabil, Max Seibald and Kevin Leveille all had hat tricks in the win, which was the most lopsided in world championship play history between the teams. The previous mark of 16, a 21-5 win by the United States in 2010 at Manchester, England, was eclipsed early in the fourth quarter.
Rob Pannell continued his torrid play at the world championships with two goals and an assist, giving him 28 points in six games for Team USA. With one game left to play, he stands tied with Ryan Powell's 2006 showing for fifth in U.S. men's national team history at 28 points. Mark Millon's record of 41 in 1994 is likely beyond reach, but Michael Powell's second place of 32 in 2006 could be within reach.
While no records are available for faceoff performance, Chris Eck and Greg Gurenlian continued their dominance as well, combining for a 26-for-29 game against the Sharks, both winning 13. They've been a huge difference-maker for the United States all tournament.
Australia came out flat after six games in six days, including a tough 9-8 come-from-behind win over Israel in Wednesday's quarterfinals. Matt Diver, Nigel Morton and Anson Carter each scored once and William Pickett had an assist, but with the United States up comfortably early, they never really made a game of it, unlike the comparatively close 16-7 United States win in pool play.
The statistics speak for themselves, as the United States outshot Australia by a 45-11 margin, scooped 37 ground balls compared to 17, and only needed three saves from goalkeepers Jesse Schwartzman and Drew Adams.
Australia will face the Iroquois Nationals in Saturday's bronze medal game, looking to retain its medal stand status, having captured at least bronze in every world lacrosse tournament dating back to the first in 1967. The United States, now 59-3 all-time in international play, will face Canada, hoping to take home gold for the second straight tournament and 10th time overall in the final at 7 p.m. Saturday at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
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Yilmaz Suleyman Yoruk (Class of 2013) has been selected to participate in the Trauma Research Program, funded by the National Science Foundation Research Experiences For Undergraduates Program at Syracuse University and SUNY Oswego. In the Summer of 2012 Suleyman will attend an intensive four-week summer paid internship on site at the SUNY Oswego campus, and engage in coursework,...
Stephen Sweet's (Associate Professor of Sociology), and co-author Phyllis Moen's (McKnight Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota) article "Dual Earners Preparing for Job Loss: Agency, Linked Lives, and Resilience" has been accepted for publication in the journal Work and Occupations.
Alicia Swords named a finalist for national award for Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty
Alicia Swords, assistant professor of Sociology, has been selected as one of seven finalists for the New England Resource Center for Higher Education's (NERCHE) 2011 Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty. Dr. Swords was recognized for her effort to co-create the service learning for social justice program with the Tompkins County Workers' Center, her work to offer students opportunities to connect with and learn from a national network of poor people's organizations dedicated to building a broad-based movement to end poverty, as well as her leadership to develop immersive curricular experiences with a Dominican Republic grassroots social justice organization. As the review committee chair wrote in his letter to Dr. Swords notifying her of her finalist status: "We would like to thank you for your commitment to connecting your teaching, research/creative activity, and service to community engagement in the context of social justice and for pushing the boundaries of faculty work in fundamentally new directions."
Alicia Swords (Sociology) speaks about her recently published book Consuming Mexican Labor: From the Bracero Program to NAFTA at Mann Library at Cornell University.
Alicia Swords (Sociology) will speak about the book she co-authored with Ron Mize (Latino Studies, Cornell University) called Consuming Mexican Labor: From the Bracero Program to NAFTA at Mann Library at Cornell University on Wednesday April 20 at 4pm in Room 160.
The Urban Mentorship Initiative (UMI),a service-learning initiative sponsored by the department of Sociology, is looking for student mentors for its 2011/2012 year.


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Drunken Bigot Tries to Commit Anti-Muslim Hate Crime, Gets His Ass Kicked Instead
The details of this one are kind of sketchy, but TPM describes the story as one of a series of cases where "people who seemed to want to commit a hate crime ... were either too drunk, too stupid or too disorganized to pull it off or even give a really clear idea of what they were trying to do." Apparently, 31 year-old Kevin Morris walked into a hookah bar under the impression that such venues are populated by the Muslim devout rather than smirking hipsters. It didn't go well.
After entering the Lounge, in the words of Amanda Pinto of the New Haven Register, Morris began "shout[ing] profanities and racial epithets at a group of black and Arabic people." Pinto doesn't say what the epithets were. And it's not entirely clear what the clientele is or what kind of place the Fire & Ice Hookah Lounge is. But one thing's clear: it ain't a mosque. In any case, Morris comes into the Lounge shouting his epithets, apparently really drunk and at some point tries to grab the bartender by the throat or strangle him or something. But things did not go well for Morris. The folks in the establishment were not interested in that kind of an evening and proceeded to administer Morris a serious beating. As Pinto put it, Morris "was punched in the face by at least one of the people he was shouting at" and when police finally arrived he was "bleeding profusely from the face." Morris was treated at Yale-New Haven Hospital and charged with 3rd degree intimidation due to bias and 2nd degree breach of peace. He is still in police custody.I don't celebrate or endorse violence, but I'm going to make an exception here.
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"Game Over" for Wii?
When Nintendo first introduced the Wii in 2006, they did so with a lower price point than the competition and a focus on capturing interest from all demographics. Demand for the Wii was so high that finding a Wii in a store was a rarity until earlier this year. Since then, Nintendo has dominated in sales of consoles leaving both the Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) and the Microsoft Xbox360 in the dust. In August, both Sony and Microsoft lowered the price of their consoles to $300, but the PS3 came out victorious in September with monthly console sales surpassing Wii for the first time. Interestingly, Nintendo retaliated and lowered the price of the Wii to $200 in September.
I wanted to see how traffic to playstation.com and nintendo.com has changed over the past year and what this might tell us about upcoming holiday sales, particularly with the price drops of both the Wii and PS3. While people may visit these sites looking for information on games rather than consoles, I think it is more likely visitors to the site are those interested in researching consoles. Many games are produced and sold by companies other than Nintendo or Sony and have their own websites; and those who don't already own a console would most likely go to the manufacturer's website first.
If we look at the chart above, it seems the PS3 price drop gave Sony the upper hand in September, at least for one month.
- For a majority of the time period between September 2008 and September 2009 while the Wii was leading in console sales, nintendo.com was able to draw more unique visitors per month than playstation.com
- Since the announcement of the PS3 price drop in August, the number of unique visitors to playstation.com was larger than the number of unique visitors to nintendo.com for the first time since October of 2008
- Although Nintendo announced a price drop to the Wii in September, it lagged the PS3 both in sales and in unique visitors to its site, suggesting that customers considering purchasing a Wii are not as price sensitive
In addition to the number of unique visitors, we can look at the growth of each website from September last year to September this year:
- From September 2007 to September 2008, both nintendo.com and playstation.com saw little to no change in website traffic
- From September 2008 to September 2009, not only did nintendo.com traffic stay flat, but playstation.com experienced extreme positive growth at a whopping 40%
- It is clear from the first graph that for a majority of 2009 nintendo.com has experienced a declining number of unique visitors, while playstation.com unique visitors have steadily been on the rise
It seems as though interest in Wii has started to slow down in the past year. With the high number of sales Wii has experienced in the past, it is no surprise that eventually it would reach a point where demand slows down. There are only so many people left who want a Wii and don't have one already.
Sony has also announced a partnership with Netflix allowing PS3 users to stream movies and videos on their consoles starting in November, which could further push interest and sales for the PS3. With a September head start it will be interesting to see if Playstation can stay ahead of the Wii in this upcoming holiday season.


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Dogan Attacker Was Sober, Sane
Bulgarian Movement for Rights and Freedoms party leader Ahmed Dogan (L) is attacked by a man carrying a hand gun at the party congress in Sofia, 19 January 2013. Kanal 3 TV grab/BGNES
The man who attempted to shoot Bulgarian ethnic Turkish leader Ahmed Dogan with a gas pistol on Saturday was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the attack.
There is no data suggesting that the attacker, 25-year-old ethnic Turk Oktay Enimehmedov, might suffer from a psychiatric disorder, experts from the Medical Military Academy in Sofia have also told reporters.
Enimehmedov, who was beaten by several members of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms party after the attack, did not sustain serious injuries.
The 25-year-old man burst onto the stage and pointed a gas pistol at Dogan during a televised speech at a party caucus. No shots were fired.
Lyutvi Mestan was elected as chair of Bulgaria's Movement for Rights and Freedoms party on Saturday, ending 23 years of Ahmed Dogan being at the helm of the party.
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February 8, 2013
3D Printing of high tech tags helps scientists track big fish
CSIRO scientists are using 3D printing to build a new generation of hi-tech fish tags made of titanium. The aim is to use the tags to track big fish such as marlin, tuna, swordfish, trevally and sharks for longer periods.
CSIRO is printing the tags at its 3D printing facility, Lab 22, in Melbourne. The tags are printed overnight and then shipped to Tasmania where marine scientists are trialing them.
Tags are made of titanium for several reasons: the metal is strong, resists the salty corrosiveness of the marine environment and is biocompatible (non-toxic to living tissues).
One of the advantages of 3D printing is that it enables rapid manufacture of multiple design variations which can then be tested simultaneously. "Using our Arcam 3D printing machine, we've been able to re-design and make a series of modified tags within a week," says John Barnes, who leads CSIRO's research in titanium technologies.
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University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan said she was "shocked and saddened" by the news that a priest faculty member was named in a sexual abuse lawsuit in Ramsey County court on Monday.
Sullivan, in an email to St. Thomas faculty, staff and students, said she was praying for the alleged victim, the Rev. Michael Keating and for the entire community.
Keating, 57, was named in a lawsuit alleging he had "unpermitted, harmful and offensive sexual contact" with a female minor beginning when she was 13 years old.
Sullivan, who assumed the presidency on July 1, 2013, addressed the situation Monday evening, urging the St. Thomas community "not to gossip or to make assumptions, but to engage in constructive and thoughtful dialogue."
She reiterated that St. Thomas has zero tolerance for child abuse and sexual misconduct. She asked the community to keep all victims of abuse in its prayers.
"One thing I admire about the St. Thomas community is our ability to help each other in difficult times," Sullivan said in the email.
She confirmed Keating's leave of absence from the university and said other faculty members are taking over his classes. She also stressed that St. Thomas is reviewing the situation and will make any inquiries deemed appropriate.
Keating, who came to the university in 2006, was teaching two classes during the fall 2013 semester- Catholic Studies 101: Search for Happiness and Catholic Studies 321: Modernity in the Church. He is an associate professor in the Catholic studies department.
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This makes it sounds like Dr. Sullivan is assuming this to be true. When this came up in 2006, it was dropped because there wasn't sufficient evidence. I respect that she is making a statement to the University and I'm glad she did, but it's too soon to jump to conclusions. We should give the members of our St. Thomas community the benefit of the doubt and, as I recall, the court system says we are innocent until proven guilty. Father Keating has done so much for this University and is an esteemed national figure. Let's refrain from "making assumptions" or judgments, as Dr. Sullivan said, and continue to be united in prayer for all involved.
It's unfortunate that you're interpreting her words as assumptive, Lizzy. She explicitly says not to gossip and make assumptions, and even goes on to say she's praying for both Keating and the victim. Dr. Sullivan's message to the St. Thomas community was sincerely and tactfully crafted. It makes me respect her that much more.
I personally hope that justice is served to she/he who's deserving.
I, too, found this message to be wonderfully crafted. What an inspiring message to hear amidst this unfortunate circumstance. I found her words to be respectful and successful in binding the community of UST together during this difficult time. Dr. Sullivan each day proves to me to be a wonderful asset to this university, and I am so happy to be a student under her leadership for a year prior to graduating.
Thanks for your comment, Geena. Upon further reflection, I don't mean that President Sullivan was making assumptions. I think she handled it extremely well and I'm very thankful that she's our new leader. I think there have been assumptions made about the situation, but not from her or the University. I agree that we should keep praying for everyone involved and not assume anything but just wait for the facts.
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McDonough wrote, Wehmeyer was "not all that interested in an actual sexual encounter, but rather was obtaining some stimulation by 'playing with fire.' This sort of behavior would not show up in the workplace."
Two points of view regarding "risk" of sexual abuse to children and young adults. Whose understanding and perspective are the parishioners of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis-St. Paul more comfortable with and trust in?
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In a special message delivered in February, Dr. Daniel K. Podolsky, president of UT Southwestern, laid out strategic priorities for the medical center — among them a commitment to developing "programs focused on the health care issues of the underserved — both global and within our own community/country."
To that end, UT Southwestern has joined an initiative called Project Access Dallas, a program to provide health care to the county's working poor residents.
The initiative, developed and launched in 2002 by the Dallas County Medical Society, is a network of physicians, hospitals, community charity health clinics and additional support organizations.
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"As part of our consultations, we're also providing medical testing, such as imaging and laboratory services, for Project Access patients," Dr. Meyer said.
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Project Access patients must be uninsured, meet specific income guidelines and live in Dallas County. In addition, either the patient or a spouse must work at least 20 hours a week.
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"This is one more example of how we are committed to the care of all patients in our community, regardless of their ability to pay," Dr. Meyer said. "The truth is that we are the doctors who staff Parkland; we are the doctors who staff Children's. This is just another vehicle by which we're caring for all the patients in our community."
Through the years, Project Access has grown to include more than 700 physicians, 15 hospitals, 10 diagnostic service organizations, nine charity health clinics, two national laboratory services and more than 40,000 pharmacies.
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Renowned foreign and domestic film directors will mark their presence in the second Dharamsala International Film Festival (DIFF) starting from October 24.
The festival being organised by the White Crane Arts and Media Trust at McLeodganj in collaboration with the local district administration will last for four days and will have a free-of-cost entry.
Informing this, Kangra deputy commissioner C Palrasu here during a press meet said the administration would facilitate the trust in all manners and every possible help would be extended to pull the crowd to the venue.
"Such festivals help people understand the world of cinema. Cinema loving people would get an opportunity to meet international and national directors which will help the people knowing about the celluloid world," said Palrasu.
Expressing hope that Dharamsala would appear on the international cinema map in the world, he said holding such event would help tourism in the area.
Ritu Sareen and Tenzing Sonam, founders of the trust, said this festival was started with a view to promote contemporary art, cinema and independent media practices in the Himalayan region.
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The venerable NY Times columnist Frank Rich is infinitely more talented and prominent than this writer. But this week we have very much in common. On October 12th I wrote a piece titled "FoleyGate Will Result in Greater Acceptance, Tolerance and Less Vitriol Against Gays By Republicans." Rich's op-ed Sunday Times is titled "The Gay Old Party Comes Out."
Earlier this past week I wrote: "Aside from perhaps being the proverbial House of Cards that brings down the GOP power chokehold, the Mark Foley scandal is a watershed moment in terms of how the Republican Party deals with homosexuality going forward....The importance of FoleyGate is that it shines a spotlight on the simple reality that the party with the loudest anti-gay voices is also the party that's filled with gays on every level, from staff member to Congressman to, as rumored, chairman of the party itself...The Foley scandal has proven to America that gay life is just as much a part of Republican life as it is in liberal circles. The only difference is that among conservatives it's more closeted and repressed... The true long-term significance of FoleyGate is that it proves to Mr. and Mrs. Joe America that the elephant is just as gay as his donkey colleague... As a result, I suspect the Republicans' push towards outlawing same-sex marriage and limiting other civil rights for gays will be muted at best and maybe even non-existent...The gay skeleton has been let out of the GOP closet. And he's not going back in."
Rich's piece Sunday included the following: "If anything good has come out of the Foley scandal, it is surely this: The revelation that the political party fond of demonizing homosexuals each election year is as well-stocked with trusted and accomplished gay leaders as virtually every other power center in America...Yet it is the same party's Congressional leadership that in 2006 did almost nothing about government spending, Iraq, immigration or ethics reform, but did drop everything to focus on a doomed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage...We must hope as well that this crisis will lead to a repudiation of the ritual targeting of gay people for sport at the top levels of the Republican leadership in and out of the White House."
I have a tremendous amount of respect and reverence for Frank Rich and consider him one of America's most prolific political writers. Which is why it's an honor to be on the same page (pun intended) with him on this issue. And while we're on fantasies? Perhaps Rich is an Ostroy Report reader who was inspired on October 12? I guess we'll never really know...


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Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 15 mins
- 1/2 seedless baby watermelon
- 2 red plums--halved, pitted and sliced into wedges
- 2 golden plums--halves, pitted and sliced into wedges
- 1 pint blackberries
- 2 bottles rose wine, chilled
- 4 ounces elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain
- Using a melon baller, scoop balls out of the watermelon; place in an 1/2-gal. pitcher with any juices left in the melon. Add the plums and blackberries.
- Pour in the wine and liqueur; stir. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.


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There may be a few hardcore Journey fans ready to pounce on this deal, but this likely will draw glazed over looks by most or Only The Young. Journey has Faithfully teamed up with ZVUE for 1GB themed MP3 player. The player features 11 of Journeys' new songs as well as 11 re-recorded classics.
Now you can have Journey, Any Way You Want It from vinyl to digital hardware. So if you are a old school fan, welcome this new format with Open Arms, Be Good To Yourself and pick up one of these players today from Walmart.
Ok, I have to go lie down now, I'm a bit lightheaded from writing all those lame Journey references.
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MARYSVILLE — The Concordia junior high wrestling team split a pair of North Central Kansas League duals on Tuesday.
Concordia lost to Marysville 49-40, and defeated Wamego 60-42.
Panthers going 2-0 in the duals include:
Blake Leiszler, 80 pounds; Timmy Lambert, 95 pounds; Zach Strait, 100 pounds; Tryston Jochems, 127 pounds; Rope Dorman, 134 pounds; and Brent Beaumont, 180 pounds.
Carson McMillan, 85 pounds; Keaton Rudolph, 120 pounds; Matias Gutierrez, 141 pounds; and Austin Higbee, 265 pounds, were 1-1.
Alex Bonebrake, 105 pounds, was 0-2.
"It was nice to get a team win going into Thanksgiving break. The boys are improving from both the top and bottom positions. We still aren't where we need to be from the neutral position. After break, we have a full week of practice and some time to work on our takedowns before the next meet," Concordia coach Doug Moore said.
In junior varsity matches, Tyler Kearn, 100 pounds, was 1-0. Shaheed Darden, 134 pounds, and Chance LeDuc, 180 pounds, were each 1-1.


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The biggest misconception in the LGBT community about the Affordable Care Act is that many people still don't realize that subsidies are available to make coverage affordable, according to White House LGBT liaison Gautam Raghavan.
Raghavan was in Dallas Sunday with Kellan Baker and Katie Keith from the group Out2Enroll.
"People are so used to healthcare that is unaffordable," Raghavan said, although most know they can no longer be denied because of pre-existing conditions and can stay on their parent's policy until the age of 26.
He said one of the most important policies in the new law is no one can be denied coverage because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Just what constitutes discrimination, however, is still being studied.
Fairness Fort Worth President David Mack Henderson brought up the cost of HIV medication on all plans that are available in this area. The best coverage he could find offered a $100 copay for HIV meds. That's higher than the cost of other expensive drugs.
Raghavan said that was the sort of thing the Department of Health and Human Services is examining to determine if this amounts to discrimination against people with HIV.
Those on HIV medications should make sure the policy they get includes coverage for the medications they're taking, Henderson said.
Keith said one of the new rights people with insurance now have is the ability to appeal if a claim is denied.
"The appeals process is so important," she said.
In the past, when a claim was denied, the insurance company didn't have to reveal whether it was a doctor or a clerk who denied the claim. Now, insurance companies will have to be more transparent.
"Being transgender is no longer a pre-existing condition," Baker said.
He said in some cases, insurance companies in the past would simply deny coverage to trans people, claiming their entire lives were pre-existing conditions, and they were ineligible for coverage at all.
"The ACA is one of the most important things we've done for our community," Baker said. "Health is a fundamental right."
The deadline to sign up for insurance is March 31. About half of those who are uninsured can find coverage that includes essential health benefits for under $100 with the available subsidies.
Those who do not have coverage by the deadline will pay a $95 penalty on their taxes next year. That penalty increases in future years. However, those who remain uninsured because Texas did not expand Medicaid and would have qualified for insurance under that program will be exempt from the penalty.
For those who need help, call 800-318-2596. Navigators are working at Parkland and AIDS Arms to help people sign up for coverage.


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Sale Of Eric Clapton's Beach Home To Benefit Japanese Relief Effort
A Japanese businessman is selling off Eric Clapton's one-time Venice Beach retreat in California to benefit the survivors of his homeland's earthquake and tsunami disasters.
The only private residence designed by celebrated Japanese architect Arata Isozaki will hit the property market at $2.5 million.
The sale will include a never-released, solo recording Clapton left behind when he sold the property in 2003. The rocker owned the home for five years. The place features custom furnishings by Getty Museum artisan Ronald Bennett.
You can help Japan by going to iTunes and getting a 38-song album from them for $9.99 - all of which goes to the Japanese Red Cross. Go to this article on Starpulse for more details.
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County Supervisors voted for legal analysis of the proposed fracking ban on Tuesday afternoon, reports
Those who oppose and support the ban attended the County Supervisor meeting, sharing their passionate
opinions. Several reports state that the meeting was mostly filled with oil industry representatives and
supporters with a noticeable lack of environmentalists.
The Santa Barbara County Water Guardians group collected more than 19,000 valid signatures to qualify a proposed
ban on fracking for a public vote. County Supervisors voted 5-0 on to send the proposal to attorneys for a
legal analysis. They can then vote to adopt the ban or add it to the ballot in November.
The board has scheduled a final public hearing on the measure on Friday the 13th to hear the results of
that analysis and to give the public another chance to comment. The hearing is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. in
the County Supervisors Hearing Room at the Betteravia Government Center in Santa Maria.
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From my SAT experience, just keep practicing and you'll do better.
Get the prep books and do practice tests like everyday, after a while you'll find out that they are actually pretty simple and similair once you do them over and over again
Alright, I just "cheated" and looked at the first part of the practice section to see how I did. 12/20. That's not good at all...
Does anyone have any insider tips they might be able to offer or anything I ought to know about tackling this section, what I should really focus on studying to do well, etc.?


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First off, some cool vintage-y filters do NOT suddenly make you a talented photographer, but Instagram can still be a fun visual way to share what's going on in your day — as long as you don't post the following.
Six consecutive pictures of your baby with slightly different expressions
Yes, we know you think your baby is a precious gift, and we'll indulge you in some cute pics, but I don't need so many that I can print them out and make a flipbook of the kid making a face.
You doing something illegal
Seriously, dude, you don't need to document your bong hits. It's cool.
A cloudless sky without context
Hey, cool, it's a pretty day. You just took a picture of "blue."
Boring meals
Yes, people overdocument the food they are about eat, but at least make sure it's something interesting and yummy. If you packed a plain cheese sandwich for lunch, you can keep that one to yourself.
A picture where you look hot and say you think you're ugly
Ladies, I'm talking to you. Nothing screams "insecure" like shamelessly trolling for compliments.
Imminent danger
Hey, I know you've got a sweet angle, and that one filter will totally make that train coming at you look sweet, but ... RUN!
Anything that makes you want to include the hashtag #yolo
You only live once, but you'll always be an idiot. Congrats.
More than one grainy concert pic
OK, we'll give you one "I was here" pic from the nosebleed seats at a show, but when you start posting the same dimly lit pic for every song? Put your phone down, and enjoy the damn show already.
A screencap of a note you typed
There are literally dozens of social media apps for words. This one is for pictures.
Your Social Security number
You'd like to think that people aren't this stupid, but you know they are.


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In a 15 minute meeting Thursday, the Quay County Commissioners made it official – the Quay County Government is no longer in the trash hauling business.
Following a brief discussion commissioners Jeff Lewalling and Franklin McCasland voted to officially repeal Solid Waste Ordinance 34 which years before had put the Quay County Government into the position of collecting trash throughout the rural portions of Quay County.
Commissioner Grace Madrid was not present because of illness in her family. Both Commissioners Lewalling and McCasland said they feel bad about the increased expense for county residents who are on fixed and now face the added expense of getting their trash hauled by a private contractor. However, the commissioners added that because of the expense for the county, they would be forced to raise the rates appreciably if the county were to keep the service.
McCasland said that currently the county is $200,000 in the hole. Because of expenses associated with trash pick-up by county employees in the different dumpster locations in the county, the only remedy that he sees is to get out of the trash hauling business.
In the past, Commissioner Madrid had said she still had some hesitation about voting for the repeal of the ordinance because she said she realized that there are a number of people in the county on fixed incomes. When the county government is no longer picking up trash, and private companies begin taking the job over, the price for those services will rise. Madrid said she is certain that will put an added strain on those individuals. "I wish there was some way to get around that," said Madrid.
County manager Terry Turner said that rural county residents had been sent a list of firms who were interested in hauling trash from different residences. Turner added that a number of those firms have been contacting residents and explaining their charges and services. In addition, he said a number of them have been advertising on radio and in area newspapers. According to Turner the average cost for most dumpsters provided by the private waste hauler is around $30 per month with most firms allowing some sharing of usage by residents. In addition some communities, like San Jon, have been setting up special dumpsters for county residents for a small monthly fee.


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"If there's a part of an animal that can be consumed, we do it."
– Chef Jamie Bissonnette
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We take an alternative culinary journey with Chef Jamie Bissonnette, a vociferous proponent of snout to tail cooking. If you don't know, that means he loves to cook with every part of the animal. Chef Bissonnette prides himself on transforming parts that many people find repugnant, like brains and innards, into succulent dishes. If it's edible, he'll make it delicious.
He'll speak of his fascinating journey from being a vegetarian to going hog wild with exotic cuts of meat. Travel to HOGtoberfest and see what other fine chefs are doing with the whole hog. Learn Chef Bissonnette's recipe for Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder in the Smart Oven. He even gives a primer on home butchering.
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