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Unanswered: Sequential I/O with RAID-5 and RAID-10
This is not really a DB2 question, but I hope someone could help clarify this for me. On p.18 of the following presentation ( http://www.wmduszyk.com/wp-content/u...n_Nasypany.pdf ), it's mentioned:
"N disk RAID 5 arrays can handle no more than N-1 sequential IO
streams before the IO becomes randomized
N disk RAID 10 arrays can do N sequential read IO streams and N/2
sequential write IO streams before the IO becomes randomized"
Is (N-1) for RAID-5 because of parity disk and (N/2) for RAID-10 because of disk mirroring?
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I believe that that is a correct assumption.


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- Bob McdonnellGovernor of Virginia
A Second Chance for First Time Misdemeanor Act!
Dear Representative
I am writing on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of men and women who, having been convicted of a Misdemeanor, and regardless of the sentence handed down by the courts and having "paid their debt to society", are also being handed a hidden life sentence that is not a part of any judicial proceeding
A first time, offender who has paid their full debt deserves a second chance. They deserve an opportunity to earn their lives back. These people are not "hardened criminals." Rather they are quite ordinary people who have made a bad decision. They know it, they take full responsibility for their actions and they are full of remorse for the pain that they have caused to their families. Many too are so called "white collar" offenders who had very good jobs before they made a mistake. Even someone like Martha Stewart fits this category. However, unlike Ms. Stewart most of these people do not have a merchandising empire to fall back on. Most will never be able to regain their previous position. They are disenfranchised in too many ways to enumerate here
Even US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has championed the need for more carrots as we have so many sticks. So many of these young men and women who have non-violent convictions for example – marijuana possession, are given probation sentences. They graduate with Master's degrees, or Law, or Science, or Education degrees, but they cannot even get a job working in a Walmart or volunteering to tutor children - all because of their Misdemeanor conviction. these well educated and qualified young people could make a difference in their communities. Instead the current system gives them the Stick - a permanent life sentence. They drift from one underemployment job to next, if they can find one, for the rest of their lives.
There is much rhetoric from many in the justice system and Congress, about how much is being done to rehabilitate those who have committed a crime, how much is being done to prepare them for their return to society. These are hollow, meaningless words when the reality is that we do everything possible to hamper previous offenders from regaining a productive place in society. Then we raise a hue and cry about how high the recidivism rate is.
The concept of "permanent punishment" with no hope of restoration for a first-time offender is void of any of the commonly held concepts of fairness. This bill is not a Democrat/Republican, Conservative/Liberal, or Black/Latino/White. Rather it is simply doing the right thing - the human and humane thing.
- Governor of Virginia
Bob Mcdonnell
I just signed the following petition addressed to: Second Chance for First Time Offenders.
first time offenders a chance to seal or expunge record
There are hundreds of thousands of ex-offenders who are, in effect, serving a life sentence without having been sentenced to such by any court. I am speaking of the first time, offender who, due to the current Judicial system, must spend the rest of their lives bearing the stigma of a Misdemeanor conviction. Not even a Presidential pardon will clear an offender's name. This gross miscarriage of justice must be changed.
This bill is win, win. It will cost the taxpayer practically nothing to implement and, by reducing recidivism, will reduce the cost to taxpayers of further incarceration of those individuals who will now be able to lead successful lives.
This is not a free ride. It is only an opportunity for a first time, non violent ex-offender to earn a second chance.
This most worthy legislation is in dire jeopardy. It has become apparent that the sponsor of this legislation, Congressman Rangel, has abandoned all efforts to support this bill. This is evidenced by the fact that this version of the Bill , unlike four out of five predecessors, has no co-sponsors and repeated efforts by supporters to find out why go unanswered. Letters to Congressman Rangel, Judiciary Chairman Congressman Conyers and others and three visits by a supporter to Rep. Rangel's New York office have produced no response.
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It's so simple to go out and buy the very cheapest USB microphone, use your computer and upload your voice to the internet. Does that make you a voice over artist that can serve the world by uploading mp3 files. Should you seek professional coaching first and save up for high quality equipment before gracing the world with your voice?
Let's discuss this in the comments and over on Twitter (Mike and Izabela).
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Music and Lyrics by John Bucchino
Theatre Too
Directed by Michael Serrecchia
Musical Director - Terry Dobson
Set Design - Jeffrey Schmidt
Costume Design - Bruce R. Coleman
Lighting Design - David Gibson
Stage Manager - Sally Cole
Seth Grugle
Erica Harte
Jennifer Noth
Darius-Anthony Robinson
Angel Velasco
Reviewed Performance 11/18/2011
Reviewed by Mary L. Clark, Associate Critic for John Garcia's THE COLUMN
Man, where have I been?! Though not a musical theatre maven, I love them and cabaret, and am humbled to say I do not know the works of John Bucchino. Or I didn't know until last Friday night when I found myself in the intimate basement space of Theatre Three's Theatre Too, also I first time.
Mr. Bucchino is a prolific composer and lyricist whose many musical scores, film and cabaret songs have been performed and recorded by artists as diverse as Art Garfunkel or Yo-Yo Ma. Upon hearing his songs in It's Only Life, you realize his revue is obviously a very personal reflection on his own life and/or that of those friends around him.
Starting with the opener "The Artist at 40", Bucchino runs through all the optimisms and anxieties, elations and depressions, new loves and break ups that, well, life brings to all of us. The revue goes through recognizable transitions everyone has, at one time or another, gone through - hopeful longing, self-doubt, love, fulfillment, resignation, surrender and gratitude - ending with the song "A Glimpse Of The Weave" to tie up the revue's life threads.
As with films, I relish observing set designs and costumes for bits of artistic symbolism - the whys in the designers' choices. When Theatre Too's doors opened, I immediately noticed paper cones, like large snow-cones made of newspaper, on the inside of the door and along the playing area's back wall. My first thought, quickly rejected, was that they were to sound proof the show from the possible performance above but, as the show progressed, Jeffrey Schmidt's design held, at least to me, more clarity and meaning. The set also had a
wooden bench three cubes, a tatami-like bed, and stools that all maneuvered into a bar counter, bus stop, therapist couch, bedroom and the other "locales" of each song.
But it was those cones, pointed directly at us, and a fish-eye mirror (and I love this definition: "used to compress a wide field of view into a narrower one"), reflecting a distorted image of ourselves, that intrigued me most. Why cones of newspaper, being a daily recalling of life events so easily crushed and tossed away? And the mirror's wide perspective of the entire audience so none were entirely out of its reach.
Softly lit spotlights framed the soloists and gentle washes filled the area. Then designer David Gibson defined songs of anger, defiance, and finality in red with lights that shifted the whole back wall into red daggers, practically dripping. I warned you I tend to look for deeper meaning.
Bruce R. Coleman took a light, trendy approach in costuming the five singers - easy going boots, pants, tops, vests, hoodies, jackets, shoulder bags, and soft berets, caps or scarves, depending on the "season" - all in shades of black and grey. Everything was on the street current and casual.
It's Only Life had no actual dialogue per se but Bucchino's songs spoke volumes. They were like a play's scenes or whole acts, telling little stories all in themselves. Either Bucchino or Director Michael Serrecchia visualized small vignettes around each song and, while some were overly "mimed", what was most wonderful about them and the songs was how refreshingly genderless they were in interpretation. Not delineating who could or should love who, Theatre Too's production was acted and sung in a perfect world's balance with all of life's loves and losses. In their poignancy, I found myself going out of the songs and into my own recollections and remembrances.
Both Director Michael Serrecchia and Musical Director Terry Dobson blended five unique voices into a most pleasant, cohesive unit. While ensemble is such an overused description, I would be hard-pressed to individualize each as the songs rang truest when their voices became one. There were some standout solos with the soulful "It Feels Like Home" sung by Angel Velasco or "If I Ever Say I'm Over You" with Seth Grugle.
Erica Harte related all the crazy things we'll do to make relationships fit in "Love Quiz" and her "Love Will Find You In Its Time", sung with Velasco, was a fragile, delicate duet. Jennifer Noth had an earthy voice that first lent some sardonic quality to "Sweet Dreams", and then held such warmth and forgiveness in "I've Learned To Let Things Go". Darius-Anthony Robinson kept looking for that special someone in "Playbill" and "What You Need". His gospel-rich "Grateful" brought the revue full circle, reminding us of our own blessings.
Terry Dobson, Theatre Three's long standing musical MC, put his talents to work again as the revue's one man band, playing the score on a beautiful white piano, with the occasional pre-recorded percussion and bass.
As stated earlier, I was not educated to the world of John Bucchino so was most pleased to discover It's Only Life was not the typical "best of" musical revue normally put together by songwriters. His songs, able to stand sturdily on their own, when joined became a more reflective, thought-filled evening then any normal song and dance performance. His songs, in Sondheim fashion, are not easily hummable tunes you'll remember going back home. You might not really even remember the words, but you will definitely remember how you felt while
they were being sung by this obviously tight-knit group of singers who opened up their voices and their hearts to remind us that, after all, it's only life.
Theatre Too, at Theatre Three, 2800 Routh Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Runs through December 11th
Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, and
Sundays at 2:30 pm.
***Note that during Thanksgiving weekend there will be
added performances on Saturday, Nov. 26th at 2:30 pm (as well
as 8:00 pm), and Sunday, Nov. 27th at 2:30 pm.
Tickets are $25 - $30 and may be purchased by calling their
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From the north region of Mustang to the National park of Chitwan, this unique motorcycle tour will make you feel the energy of the ancient Buddhist and Tibetan culture. An ultimate ride through the most remote trails and stunning views await you.
During this guided motorbike tour, we wind through beautiful roads in remote areas, explore unusual itineraries through a luxuriant nature, discover an endearing population who preserves in an exceptional manner is historical and cultural heritage.
From the wide green Valley of Kathmandu, with its sumptuous temples and imperial cities, to the remote and not much visited region of Mustang, passing by the bewitching beauty of Pokhara Valley, the "Jewel in the Himalayas", or to the national park of Chitwan in the middle of the Nepalese jungle, be ready to live an unbelievable adventure riding the mythical Royal Enfield motorbike. What better way for a total Nepalese immersion in the amazing Himalayas!
Ride Info
- TOTAL Kms – 1210 kms
- Riding hrs – min.3 – 8 hrs
- Riding level – intermediate
- Culture – Hinduism, Buddhism
Tour Highlights
- Visit Pokhara
- "Tharu" Cultural Program
- Chitwan national park safari
- Pashupati nath temple visit
- Musthang ride. & explore the essence of the lost world.
- Bhakta pur temples visit.
Day 1: Katmandu
Day 2: Katmandu ( Local Visit )
Day 3: Katmandu - Bandipur ( 144 km )
Day 4: Bandipur - Pokhara ( 73 km )
Day 5: Pokhara
Day 6: Pokhara - Tatopani ( 104 km )
Day 7: Tatopani - Marpha - Jomsom ( 50 km )
Day 8: Jomsom - Kagbeni - Muktinath - Tatopani ( 100 km )
Day 9: Tatopani - Pokhara ( 104 km )
Day 10: Pokhara - Chitwan ( 83 km )
Day 11: Chitwan
Day 12: Chitwan - Kathmandu ( 300 km )
Day 13: Kathmandu, end of the tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1st: Kathmandu
In morning we come to pick you up at the Kathmandu Airport, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Our representatives are there to provide you all the services and soon you'll be introduced to the bikes and all details about the tour. Go-Pro Cameras on helmets, riding gears, Royal Enfield Bikes, let's start riding around Kathmandu Valley.
With a population of close to 1 million people and an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres (4,600 ft), Kathmandu is the gateway to tourism in Nepal. It is also the hub of the country's economy and the most advanced infrastructure of any urban area in Nepal.
Day 2nd: Katmandu (Local Visit)
In 2013, Kathmandu was ranked third among the top 10 travel destinations on the rise in the world by TripAdvisor, and ranked first in Asia. The city has a rich history, spanning nearly 2000 years. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Most of Kathmandu's people follow Hinduism and many others follow Buddhism. There are people of other religious beliefs as well, giving Kathmandu a cosmopolitan culture.
On that day we'll proceed for the sightseeing tour of the town and its major tourist attractions: Pashupatinath Temple ; the world's tallest Lord Shiva Statue Kailashnath Mahadev ; Bhaktapur, capital of Nepal until the 15th century and listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, preserved palace courtyards and wood, metal and stone artworks. A tour in the famous neighborhood of Thamel, Kathmandu's primary "traveler's ghetto", is also planned.
Day 3rd: Kathmandu - Bandipur (144 km approx.)
We take the road in direction of the old time cultural atmosphere of Bandipur. For that reason Bandipur has increasingly been coming to the attention of tourism. Situated at an elevation of 1030m on a mountain saddle, the village offers an excellent view of the Himalayas.
Free stroll in the village to admire the old Newari architecture, to visit the Bindyabashini temple or the old library in the centre.
Day 4th: Bandipur - Pokhara (73 km approx.)
We take the road in direction of the second largest city of Nepal. With a population of 264,991 and an elevation of 1,740 m, the city is located approximately 200 km west of Kathmandu. Three out of the ten highest mountains in the world : Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu are within 30 miles of the city. In recent decades, Pokhara has become a major tourist destination in the world, it is even known as tourism capital of Nepal, in South Asia mainly for adventure tourism and the base for the famous Annapurna Circuit trek. Thus, a major contribution to the local economy comes from the tourism and hospitality industry.
There are numerous medieval temples and old newari houses in and around Pokhara valley. Many temples serve as combined places of worship for Hindus and Buddhists.
Day 5th: Pokhara
On the agenda, free sightseeing in and around the city: visit of some temples (Barahi temple, Bindhyabasini, Bhadrakali, etc), a boat tour on the Phewa lake and paragliding over Pokhara for a breathtaking view of the valley and Annapurna range.
Day 6th: Pokhara - Tatopani (104 km approx.)
Leaving this idyllic scenery, we start the day in direction of the lush valley of Tatopani, also famous for its hot springs. Besides the beauty of the landscapes, you will not remain indifferent to the charm of the picturesque villages of the area.
Day 7th: Tatopani - Marpha - Jomsom (50 km approx.)
Following the Kali Gandaki river, en route to our next destination. Also known as New Fort, Jomsom is located at an altitude of 2800m in Mustang District. Along the banks of the river there are rocks holy to the Hindus. The soaring peaks of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri form a backdrop. Before reaching Jomsom, we'll make a stop to Marpha, a calm and pleasant village and apple capital of Nepal.
Day 8th: Jomsom - Kagbeni - Muktinath - Tatopani (100 km approx.)
From Jomsom, we are off for Muktinath, 3,710 meters altitude, a sacred place both for Hindus and Buddhists at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass.
Muktinath temple is one of the most ancient Hindu temples of God Vishnu. The Tibetan Buddhist tradition states that Guru Rinpoche, known as Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, had meditated at Muktinath on his way to Tibet. This temple is also praised by many saints of Hindu tradition. Indeed you can notice the presence of both culture, Buddhist and Hindu, in that area.
On the way, we'll make a stop at Kagbeni, gateway of upper Mustang. After lunch, back to Tatopani.
Day 9th: Tatopani - Pokhara (104 km approx.)
Free day in Pokhara to enjoy its majestic surroundings and visit its many places of interest or just have a rest near its crystal lake...
Day 10th: Pokhara - Chitwan (83 km approx.)
Ride to the first national park in Nepal and most popular tourist destinations of the country. Established in 1973 and covering an area of 932 km2 the park granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984.
Since the end of the 19th century Chitwan used to be a favorite hunting ground for Nepal's ruling class. In 1950, Chitwan's forest and grasslands extended over more than 2,600 km2 and was home to about 800 rhinos. The area was subsequently opened for settlement, and poaching of wildlife became rampant. By the end of the 1960s, 70% of Chitwan's jungles were cleared using DDT (a powerful insecticide), thousands of people had settled there, and only 95 rhinos remained. The dramatic decline of the rhino population and the extent of poaching prompted the government to institute a rhino reconnaissance patrol and guard posts all over Chitwan. The Chitwan National Park was gazetted in December 1970, with borders established in 1973, initially encompassing an area of 544 km2. In 1977, the park was enlarged of 932 km2 and in 1997 a bufferzone of 766.1 km2 was added to the north and west of the Narayani-Rapti river system, and between the south-eastern boundary of the park and the international border to India.Motorcycle tours in spiti valley Himalayas
Day 11th: Chitwan (Jungle Safari)
Let's go for an authentic safari on an elephant through the national park to discover its abundant wildlife closely. A total of 68 species of mammals (wild elephant), 56 species of herpeto fauna and 126 species of fish have been recorded in the park. The park is especially renowned for its protection of One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger and Gharial Crocodile. The park harbors not only the world's largest terrestrial mammal but also the world's smallest terrestrial mammal (pygmy shrew). A total of 544 species of birds has been recorded so far including 22 globally threatened species.
Day 12th: Chitwan - Kathmandu (100 km approx.)
Back to Kathmandu where our riding days come to the end, full of good memories and fascinating experiences. Here it's a time to do some shopping for the family and friends, collect all the tour pictures during our farewell party with Hardev Motors Team!
We hope that you spent an enjoyable trip with us.
Day 13th: Kathmandu
End of the tour. A transfer to the airport will be organized by our team as per your schedule.
Dates & Services
Departure Date: 1st February to 13th February
Contact us for tour cost
The Service Includes:
- Motorbike (500cc UCE)12 Days with fuel for the whole trip
- Backup vehicle to carry luggage, spare parts and mechanic for the entire trip as per the itinerary.
- Road captain with Motorbike
- Mechanic. with all Spare parts and tool kit
- Accommodation for 12 Nights (Twin sharing)
- Food MAP basis 13 days (Breakfast , Dinner )
- Juices and Mineral water will be provided.
- Helper / Back-up- Rider
- Medical kit (inc. Oxy. cylinder)
- Farewell party on a last day of ride.
- T-shirts
- Photos and video of the whole trip.
- Inner line permits and monuments entrance fee
- Pick up & Dropping at Katmandu (airport )
The Service Excludes:
- International /Domestic flights
- Nepal Visa
- Motorbike damage will be covered from your Refundable security amount
- Medical insurance/Travel insurance coverage
- Trip extension in case of road blockage /Natural crisis.
- Riding Gears.
- Personal insurance and evacuation charges
- All expenses of personal nature such as Alcohol, laundry etc.
- Insurance against or for accidents / loss of life, loss of goods etc.
- Third party insurance.
- Tips to guides, drivers etc.
- Any item not included in the above "cost Includes".
Terms and conditions
1. Online Booking
A deposit of 30% of the total estimated bill is requiredto hold the booking on a confirm basis at least 90 days before the tour starts.
2. Security deposit
Required deposit: Rs. 10000/- per bike & one original ID proof. Refundable if there is no damage on the bike.
3. Cancellation and refunds
40% of the total estimated bill is refundable until 30 days before the tour starts. Above the stipulated time, 20% will be reimbursed.
4. Responsibility of the applicant
-The company is not responsible in case of physical or fatal injuries.
-The company is not responsible for the bikes damages. If the body, clutch plates or riding gears are damaged because of rough riding the applicant will be charged.
5. Trip extension
If unforeseen circumstances necessitate a trip extension or if the participants decide to extend the motorbike tour, additional costs will be charged to them.
6. Unexpected disruptions
Hardev Motors organizes guided motorcycle tours in some of the wildest areas on earth, accordingly the weather and environment can be unstable especially in the Himalayas.
Company is not responsible for changes in the itinerary or program that are a result of roadblocks, landslides, monsoon, heavy rain or snow fall and any natural crisis.
7. Rights
HM Holds the rights to refuse/ remove you while on a tour In case of not follow the rules of ride /command of team leader/Unacceptable behavior with other group members etc. No amount is refundable in that situation.
8. Conditions to participate in our rides
To participate as a rider an individual has to be equal or above the age of 18 years at the time of the tour and be in possession of a valid motorcycle driving license and international driving license (for foreigners), be in good health condition and have at least 2 or 3 years experience in riding a motorcycle.
As a pillion, an individual has to be equal or above the age of 12 years at the time of the tour, in good health condition and with at least some motorcycle co-riding experience.
9.Number of participants
A minimum of 6 riders is required to start a tour.
Bank details
(Bank of India) Manali Distt. Kullu (H.P) INDIA.
Swift Code (BKIDINBBCHD)


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I find this slippers so cute and comfy for only P129.75 pesos.
It comes in yellow and pink colors.
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Rooms, services Discover the beauties of Germany and check out the opportunities provided by Gasthaus Pension Waldfrieden Wildensee! The pension is offering 22 tastefully furnished rooms to those seeking accommodation in Wildensee. You are also welcome at the pension for a fine local meal in the restaurant. For those arriving by car parking is available nearby. You can browse the Internet via wireless connection (WiFi) available at the pension. You can find the exact list of services provided by Gasthaus Pension Waldfrieden Wildensee (including those for extra fees) and the exact equipment of the rooms on the information sheet below.
Payment Credit card guarantee or advance bank card payment may be required for the reservation, depending on the chosen room, date and price.
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True Notebooks is the story of Mark Salzman's eye-opening tenure as a writing teacher to a group of teenage boys in a juvenile detention facility in Los Angeles. Many of Salzman's students have been charged with murder, and he is initially apprehensive about teaching them. But his first encounter with them changes his mind: rather than the thugs he had expected, his students are vulnerable and carry terrible burdens.
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Target Two Point Zero: students get their chance to revive Britain's economy
The Bank of England is in the middle of one of the hardest decisions the institution has faced in its 320-year history — when to start weaning the economy off its crisis-induced set of policies.
Sixth-form students from across Britain will get the chance to offer their policies to restore the nation's economy to full health in the fifteenth annual Bank of England and The Times Target Two Point Zero Interest Rate Challenge.
The competition is designed to give 16 to 18-year-old students the opportunity to take on the role of the Bank's nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee and set monetary policy for Britain to meet the inflation target of 2 per cent.
Most important, students will have to assess when the time is right to…


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WPXI.com Has Your Black Friday Mall Hours, Links To Deals
If you're a Black Friday shopper, WPXI.com has you covered! Check out this year's mall hours. We also have links to major stores' Black Friday deals.
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National Museum of African Art
$15 Million goal
Our Goal: $15 Million
The National Museum of African Art showcases the cultural heritage of Africa, the cradle of humanity. As the continent plays an ever-more central role in the world, the museum's collections have even greater value for scholars, educators and visitors. The Smithsonian Campaign will increase the museum's prominence as the nation's leading center of African arts scholarship and artistic expression.
Leadership Message
The other day as I was leaving the museum,I met a group of schoolchildren. I asked, "Are you enjoying your visit? How do you feel?" One student, an African American girl, said, "I feel proud."
I do, too. We have great stories to tell about Africa that engage visitors of all ages and from all walks of life. This engagement begins with a great collection and the enchantment that outstanding works of art bring to our lives. The strength of the museum's collection lies in its unmatched depth of exceptional works of African art, dating from ancient to contemporary times.
Through our collections, exhibitions, programs and outreach, we have expanded the parameters of African art history and presented to the public a rich diversity of artistic traditions from throughout the continent. Our exhibitions and programs emphasize Africa's creative responses to global issues, underscoring how Africa is a part of our lives.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2014, your gifts to the National Museum of African Art through the Smithsonian Campaign will help us forge ahead with our founding mission to foster cross-cultural dialogue through compelling programs and outstanding works of art that emphasize the creative contributions from the continent which, as the birthplace of humankind, is the heritage of all of us.
Thank you for your support.
- Dr. Johnnetta Betsch ColeDirector, National Museum of African Art
Expanding Research and Discovery
The museum's collection has astonishing breadth, with more than 10,000 artworks from nearly every corner of Africa. It connects visitors to the beauty, power and diversity of the continent's art, spanning ancient times to modern. Yet, the collection is not complete.
One of the museum's top priorities is creating an acquisitions fund in order to purchase traditional to contemporary art from across the African continent and the diaspora. In addition, a robust acquisitions fund will allow the museum to pursue unforeseen opportunities in collecting African art.
Exhibitions and Programs
African Art fuses visual imagery with social purpose. The museum leads public discourse about race and culture and the importance of Africa to our universal heritage. We bring together artists, scholars and visitors to celebrate Africa's contributions to civilization, through rotating exhibitions of our permanent collection and new work and thought-provoking programs.
A gift to the museum's exhibitions will allow us to explore the enduring influence of African artists in more comprehensive ways. Investments in new programming will stir awareness and curiosity about self-determination and ingenuity.
Oral History Endowment
The museum creates special projects to reach a broader audience and highlight new scholarship about the continent. For example, Studio Africa introduces African culture to students in Washington, D.C., schools. Connecting the Gems of the Indian Ocean: From Oman to East Africa links the cultural heritage of these regions. An endowment for special initiatives gives us the means to produce other special projects that challenge and redefine our views of Africa and its cultural heritage.
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is raising $15 million of the Smithsonian Campaign's overall $1.5 billion goal.
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$2 Million
We seek a total endowment of $2 million. Gifts of $25,000 or more support the purchase of outstanding works of African art, which expand our collection and ensure that the museum retains its leadership role as a premier destination for the arts of Africa.
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$6 Million
We seek a total endowment of $6 million. Gifts of $50,000 or more support new exhibitions and programs, which highlight the diversity, complexity and global relevance of Africa and African art.
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We seek a total endowment of $2 million. Gifts of $25,000 or more support special projects that underscore the museum's role as a global resource on the arts and cultures of Africa and its diasporas.
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Lucia Riddle wants her contributions to the Smithsonian Campaign to play two roles at the National Museum of African Art: "We have to make sure that what is central to this museum endures," she says, "and let that which is new, innovative and even provocative emerge. I'm a businessperson. The money we put here now will help young people and others for generations to come." Riddle, who is on the museum's advisory board, was vice president for government relations for a global asset management firm and now operates her own business.


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Priests from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church offer prayers to kick off a national unity rally. (Steve Herman/VOA)
A paramilitary officer shows off the large tent in which he has been living for the past four months in Kyiv's central square. (Steve Herman/VOA)
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Knowledge Society and Transition Economies The Bulgarian Challenge
Ce papier évalue la situation bulgare dans l' économie fondée sur la connaissance en Europe. Il s'appuie sur la méthodologie de la banque mondiale (2005). Après avoir présenté le cadre analytique, l' analyse révèle que la Bulgarie se trouve dans une situation très défavorable, résultant de différents facteurs se renforçant les uns aux autres dans un processus cumulatif. Aussi doit-elle s'attacher à améliorer ses règles de gouvernance et sa capacité à mobiliser le capital humain et à coordonner les interactions entre les personnes et les organisations si elle veut aller vers une économie fondée sur la connaissance. / This paper evaluates the Bulgarian positioning in the European knowledge-based economy. The analysis is mainly based on the Knowledge Assessment Methodology of the World Bank (2005). After an analytical framework, the analysis reveals an alarming situation for Bulgaria resulting from several unfavorable factors, which reinforce one another in a cumulative process. Finally, the conclusion underlines that a necessary condition for the Bulgarian economy to become knowledge-based, is to set up good rules of governance but also to be able to mobilize human capital and to coordinate the interactions within citizens and organizations
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William can't remember when he got interested in cars, but he can point to a picture of when he was three or four looking at the dealer ads from the local paper. Based in Detroit, William is a freelance writer who keeps an eye on what's going on in the industry and what is coming down the pipeline.
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National public high school graduation rate at a four-decade high
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The percentage of students at public high schools who graduate on time has reached its highest level in nearly 40 years, according to the most recent federal government estimates released Tuesday.
Based on data collected from the states for the Class of 2010, the National Center for Education Statistics estimated that 78 percent of students across the country earned a diploma within four years of starting high school. The graduation rate was last at that level in 1974, officials said.
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The Frozen software is a game program that gives you an astounding history of Antarctica. This is a puzzle game where the setting is in the South Pole.
The heroine of Frozen is a reporter named Samantha Bloodworth who was sent to report on studies being done on robots that will be used in outer space.
The story escalates when a number of disasters happen that strand her in this cold desert- like place. The objective of the Frozen game is to lead Samantha Bloodworth through the shattered ice field going to the Ross Sea which is near McMurdo.
Her only companion on this trip is an eerie robot called PEDRO, a prototype robonaut that is being tested to sustain various tests conducted on the polar land.
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A Ferrari F12 Berlinetta supercar has recently ended up in the bushes after its driver probably lost control of the wheel because of the excessive speed.
When writing about exotic and powerful supercar crashes we're used to having some background to work on but the image posted above is actually all we have on the subject. Judging by its license plate, we can tell that the incident probably took place in the United Kingdom and considering the fact that it's "parked" in the bushes, we can tell that its driver has probably lost control of the wheel. We're not sure if other vehicles were involved or what happened afterwards, so if you know more than we do, please feel free to share.
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is the official replacement of the 599 and it's being offered in a two-door body style, with a 6.3 liter V12 and a 7-speed dual clutch automated transmission. The total output produced stands at 730 HP, at 8,500 rpm, and 690 Nm (509 lb-ft) of torque, available at 6,000 rpm. This is the second most powerful road legal Ferrari money can buy these days, except for the LaFerrari. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 3.1 seconds and top speed stands at more than 340 km/h (210 mph).
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The film is about the life of Aung San Suu Kyi (Yeoh) who spent more than a decade under house arrest. David Thewlis portrays Suu Kyi's husband, Dr. Michael Aris. Rebecca Frayn began working on the project after she and her husband, producer Andy Harries, visited Burma in the early 1990s.Harries' production company Left Bank Pictures began development of the script in 2008 under the working title Freedom from Fear. Harries wanted Michelle Yeoh as the lead and had the script sent to her.
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I find myself with a lot of time on my hands nowadays since I was, like many others, laid of from my job last year.
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"Content is king" is a phrase that will be familiar to anyone who has worked on creating or marketing websites. Ultimately, a website's content is one of the most important factors in its success. One of the best ways to create content that is compelling and memorable is to use storytelling.

The Value of Stories

Stories resonate with an audience in a way that simple facts and figures do not. When someone hears a story, it activates part of the brain similar to if they were actually experiencing the events of that tale. Stories also help readers relate to a situation and they encourage them to share that story (and your website content) with others through email, social media, or good old fashioned word of mouth.

Storytelling is an approach I have used on my own website for many years. Rather than write straightforward articles about website design topics, I tell stories about my life, my family, my travels, and my love of the holidays. I use appropriate images to help best convey my story and then relate them to lessons in website design. When I share these articles with others, I absolutely find that I get more attention and feedback on those posts than on ones that do not have a personal story associated with them.

How Can Stories Be Used On Websites?

The example of my own site is just one way that stories can be used effectively as web content. There are a number of other possibilities for stories, many of which are ways to energize common website content staples like customer testimonials or company information.

Customer Testimonials

One of the most commonly found pages on websites is the "testimonials" page. Interestingly, these pages are also among the least visited on those sites. This is because few people find any real value in random testimonial quotes. There is no context to those quotes, and the general feeling is that many companies simply write their own testimonials to say what they want people to read.

A better way to present customer testimonials is to tie it into a story. If you present a compelling look at what your company did for a customer, including what the challenges were and how you met those challenges, then any accompanying quote will be that much more powerful and the content itself more successful. This is because there is now context for that praise, which makes it much more likely that people will believe what they are reading.

About Your Company and People

Another ideal place on your website to use a storytelling approach is with the pages that are "about your company." This content is tailor-made to tell your company's story and put a personal spin on the organization.

The people that work for your company can also tell their stories on the website. This is what my own company does on the page for "Our People." Each employee's individual page includes a candid photo of them along with some information about their hobbies, likes, and even an interesting fact or story. Our customers routinely reference these stories when they meet with our team members and this content often serves as a perfect ice-breaker with new customers, especially when they can find common interests with the people whom they are meeting.

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One final example of using stories on a website is to communicate your organization's impact. This is similar to customer testimonials, but it is much broader. You can create articles on how the company impacts your customers, but also your employees, your community, or your industry as a whole.

The accounting and business consulting firm, KLR, does an excellent job of using stories to illustrate their impact on those around them. Large, striking images accompany short stories that as so much more powerful than a press release could ever be. These stories add richness to the company and show the many sides of their unique organization.

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These examples are just a few of the ways that you can integrate storytelling into your website. Depending on the kind of company you are and the type of website you have, there may be a variety of different ways that stories could be used effectively throughout that site. Think about your unique angle and experiment with different ideas to see what would work best for you.

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Write stories that quickly draw readers in and encourages them to read more

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Kenny Baldwin's Rebuttal of Keshia Baldwin's Apostolic Experience
How are you doing miss. I hope that you are having a blessed day. I happened to fall onto your site by looking up my ex wife's name. Now I know that she wrote this 4 years ago on 08/31/02 but it really got to me. Her name is Keshia Baldwin well that was her name. I know that saying my peace about what she said will do nothing but at least it will let you as the owner of this site see that I am not the evil man that she said I am. I know when ladies say that she was beat the man is a monster. That isn't the truth in my case. So here I go to clear my name.
"My Pastor thought the best thing for me would be marriage. The whole church was against it because of our age, but instead of them talking to me and seeing I was hurting, turning to marriage as a last resort to leave home, they talked among themselves, gossiped, told lies, and would have nothing to do with me. I felt like marriage was an escape."
This is very untrue. The only people that was against our marriage was my dad. He told us that we were too young and that we should wait. The church was all for it and yes I know that this might put a bad light on the church but that is what happened. Keshia and I prayed for months about the marriage, we never did anything like kiss hold hands or touch in any way because we didn't want our flesh to be involved with the decision. Yes I knew that she was being molested and I did tell the pastor but it wasn't like he said ok get married we took a long time to make a move on it.
" A week after my 17th birthday I got married. It all was fine at first and then it all went bad. By the time we had been married for a year I was being beat. He was not coming home 3 or 4 days."
Yes we got married on June 3 2000. I was 19 she was 17 we were only married for a year and a half. Yes things were going bad money stuff like that but I never hit her. What she is talking about is when we would get in a fight and I tried to leave and calm down she would jump in front of the door and wouldn't let me leave so I yelled and got really upset. One day during a fight I grabbed her and threw her on the couch so I could leave and calm down. I was working at office depot when she said that "I wasn't coming home for 3-4 days". I was getting off at 11:30 at night I would come home and she would be asleep because she was working at the time at brams. I would try to wake her up and tell her to spend at least 10 mins with me but she wouldn't. So after about a month of this I started to go out with mike my co worker to play basketball every night. I know that sounds like I am lying but it is the truth. She would get upset that I was doing that and she talked to my parents and got me to stop. She continued not to spend time with me when I got off work. So I started again to go out and play basketball until 5 am. I felt hopeless. I prayed for a way out.
"My health was bad. I was depressed".
I know a lot of things that she tried to do when she was depressed but I am not here to tread on her name.
"One day he hit me at church"
I never hit her at church. It was during choir practice when I found out that my cousin (from the coast guard) was in town. Now we were babysitting my moms friends kids and she let us borrow her car. I had the keys and I told her that I was going to see him and she got upset. We yelled at each other and she grabbed me. I took her hands and pushed her off me and walked to the car. She followed me and I was sitting in the car with the window down and the car started. She put her hand in the window and tried to take the keys. Now you know you do things when you are upset and not in your right mind. So what did I do I rolled the window up on her arm pushed her arm out and left. Not more then 30 mins later my dad pulled up and beat me down I am not talking about grabbing you and yelling I am talking about throwing you against the wall punching you in the stomach. Getting punched over and over again in the face gut and ribs. Why did this happen you ask. She told my dad I hit her. So does it sound like my family covered anything up?
"Finally one night he hit me and I had had enough. I was justified to leave because he was cheating on me".
The last time I saw her before I had to sign the divorce papers was the night she said I hit her. We woke and after being intimate with each other I got a call from my friend that told me that he had a friend that was interested in buying 4 rims and tires. I owned my own business at the time. I told her that I had to leave to make some money. She was upset and we got in a fight now at this time we had been threw counseling with the pastor and I was told that if we get into a heated argument again then I should call him and he will try to help. I told her that I was going to call him she took the phone cord out of the wall I tried to leave and she jumped in front of the door again and I was tired of this so I grabbed the door and flung it open hit her toe and left. When I returned home she was gone. Now I got a call from my dad. He told me that she told her mom that I was drunk in front of cj's house (her brother) with my shotgun that I had. Not knowing that I sold it a month earlier after wanting to use it on my dad. I don't know if what I was told from my father was true but I took it at face value. Also I never cheated on her. I tried to work it out and she told me no over 150 times of me begging and telling her that it would work out. Like I said I just want to clear my name. Thank you for reading this and have a blessed day.
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(NaturalHealth365) If your creative juices just aren't flowing, take a hike! Although many people claim to do their "best thinking" while walking, this piece of conventional wisdom has never before been subjected to scientific scrutiny.
Now, new and intriguing research published by the American Psychological Association shows that is indeed true, particularly in relation to free-flowing creative thought.
Walking causes improvements in creative thinking
In a recent study published in the American Psychological Association's Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory and Cognition, researchers found that simple walking – as opposed to sitting at a desk or being pushed in a wheelchair down an outdoor path – helped college students score higher on tests used to measure creative thinking, both in real time and shortly thereafter.
The study involved 176 college students – who variously sat in a windowless room with blank walls, walked a treadmill in that same room, walked outside or were pushed in wheelchairs outdoors – then given a battery of tests to measure cognition. The many different versions of the tests and locations – sitting before walking, and vice versa – were to rule out the possibility that students were becoming better at creative responses simply from "practice" and growing familiarity with the tests.
One test, the Guilford Alternate Uses test, measures levels of creative divergent thinking by asking volunteers to think of alternate uses for everyday objects – for instance, a button functioning as a tiny doorknob in a dollhouse. The Compound Remote Associates test – a word association test which requires thinking of a theme that unites three different concepts – measures convergent thinking. For example, in the trio "Swiss, cottage and cake," the answer is "cheese." Participants were also asked to come up with original analogies to capture complex ideas.
Results pointed overwhelmingly to enhanced creative thought for walkers
In every test, walking – whether on a treadmill or outside – led to higher GAU scores, and walking outside produced the most novel and highest quality analogies and the most novel ideas. In one experiment, 100 percent of the students came up with more creative ideas while walking as opposed to sitting. Other experiments showed that 81, 88 and 95 percent of the volunteers thought more creatively while walking.
The average overall increase in creative thinking after walking was 60 percent.
Interestingly, while the act of walking definitely enhanced creative thinking, it wasn't as effective with questions that required focused concentration and a single answer; walkers lagged slightly behind sitters on CRA scores.
Beneficial effects of walking remain after the walk is over
The students' thought processes were analyzed as they sat for two versions of the test, walked during the two sets of tests, and walked and then sat for the tests. Volunteers came up with fewer novel ideas when they sat for the second test after walking for the first, but still did better than those who had sat for both tests, showing that there is a residual effect of walking.
Walking is practical, safe and easy to perform
While past studies have supported the ability of regular aerobic exercise to promote cognitive abilities – researchers report that running, as well as anaerobic sprinting, can increase cognition speed and improve memory performance – these forms of exercise aren't practical or desirable for everyone. The new study is the first to measure the effects of isolated, one-time walks, which for many people are more easily achievable.
A natural setting, plus walking, equals a jackpot of health benefits
In this study, researchers didn't focus on the beneficial effects of being outside; their goal was to examine how the simple physical activity of walking affects cognition.
But walking outdoors – particularly in an environment that is "green and serene," can afford significant physical benefits.
In October of 2013, ScienceDaily cited reported that Japanese scientists had found that forest walking lowers pulse rate, blood pressure and levels of the stress hormone cortisol, while raising levels of disease-fighting white blood cells.
And a 2003 study published in Journal of Environmental Psychology showed that walking in nature, as compared with an urban environment, restored previously exhausted attentional abilities and caused enhanced performance on difficult tasks post-walk.
In addition, walking in a natural setting lowered blood pressure and reduced stress more effectively than walking in urban surroundings. Walking outside also promoted social communication by increasing the tendency to talk to others.
Next, researchers are eager to discover the pathway in the body that links the physical act of walking with the physiological changes that occur in order to enhance cognitive control of imagination. But we don't need to know the exact mechanisms responsible in order to know that when it comes to enhancing creativity, walking is powerful medicine.
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"No, it isn't a headline from The Onion. On the contrary: workplace theft – from stealing merchandise to customer lists to money from the corporate safe – is serious business, exacting significant costs on companies, fellow employees and customers alike." Read on»
2. Unpaid Internships: Risky Business or Business as Usual?
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3. Employment Background Checks: What You Need to Know (and Do)
"… running certain background checks on job applicants can leave employers open to charges of discriminatory hiring practices. From labor & employment lawyers on JD Supra, here are five recommendations for using criminal and credit background checks without exposing your company to unnecessary liability." Read on»
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I work retail security. I have ever since I was discharged out of the U.S Army. It's not exactly the most rewarding job I've had but I get a level of accomplishment when I make a good apprehension on a large quantity of merchandise attempting to walk out of the department store. The hours suck, I'm working a lot of weekends and holidays because crime doesn't take a day off. It's a 13 billion dollar problem and I'm just one man trying to make a small dent in that figure.
The biggest complaint I have about working retail security is Black Friday. I can't stand that day. And I don't know if other countries have a Black Friday, but I think it should be banned. Only in America do people spend so much time standing in line for worthless crap. Only in America do people claim to be so thankful for all the shit in their house and lives and then set out 24 hours later to trample the shit out of each other over materialistic bullshit they could probably live without. I'm not against people coming out and spending money and buying cool trinkets and gadgets. And a lot of anti-Black Friday people want to shove the blame towards the big corporations by calling them greedy. Well, here's how I look at it. I blame the consumer. If you schedule an appointment with someone for them to come to your door at midnight to give you $100 dollars and they call you the night before and tell you they'd like to re-schedule that appointment for 8pm that night instead, I'm sure you'd happily oblige them, right?
The main problem I have is the complaining. We had a problem with the television sets being sold. The department store I was working at during Black Friday only had a certain amount of tvs to be sold. There was a voucher system for those tvs that really didn't work out. Tvs were sold to people who weren't supposed to be buying, etc etc. It was chaos. Just as I had expected, though. When you cram that many people into one department area and have limited merchandise for everyone that wants one, that creates a problem. Black Friday sales never run smoothly. It's not designed that way. It's utter chaos.
A lot of the complaining I heard from people was just petty. It made me sick to my stomach mainly because I served a combat tour in Iraq and I know I still have brothers and sisters still in harm's way in the middle east. I had one guy approach me and he was whining and crying about how long he's been standing in line and all he wants is his tv. I wanted to smack the shit out of him. Truly, I did. What do these people expect? The store is over capacity. Everyone has been standing in line for hours. I'm supposed to have sympathy for people who stand in a line for hours (sometimes days on end) just to save a few bucks on some cheap piece of shit tv? I don't think so.
One lady approached the store manager and told her "you better get me my Nook like the ad says. It would be in your best interest." Are you fucking serious, lady?! It would be in your best interest? Who the hell do these people think they are? They're spoiled, whiny, ungrateful Americans. That's who they are. Black Friday brings out the worst in everyone. People bitching out sales associates, people cussing and crying about pointless crap…and it turns the associates into angry, bitter human beings. The whole thing is rigged to fail. Once one sales associate gets bitched out, they in turn, bitch out other associates and management that need help, thus upsetting the management because they feel disrespected by their own associates, which causes the management to fall apart. With customers going ape shit for no reason, the associates are now all upset, and nothing can run smoothly anymore.
What the fuck is the point in all of this? Are you that hard up for a tv that you have to show up at a retail store and embarrass yourself in front of thousands of people by throwing a child-like temper tantrum over what, a tv? Or a Nook? And what the fuck is a Nook anyway?! Someone please explain this horse shit madness to me. I recently bought a 42 inch Sanyo tv for $250 bucks. I went into the store like a normal human being at a reasonable hour and purchased the damn thing. You people who bought the $100 dollar tvs that they sold on Black Friday were literally scammed out of your money. Do you even know what a fucking Proscan is? It's a knock off brand made by a big name Tv manufacturer like Toshiba or Sony specifically for Black Friday. It's a junk tv. And your stupid ass stood in line for 8 hours, pitched a fucking fit over it all, and left the store with bullshit.
If you fucking morons wouldn't line up at stores like idiots on Thanksgiving, we could all get a break with our families. Why can't you Black Friday shoppers spend an entire day relaxing with your families or friends or just sitting on the couch doing nothing. Why do you have to always want shit? Why do you have to take away from others' holiday because you want a cheap, piece of shit television? Why? I don't understand.
Black Friday, for most, turns people into hateful, angry folks. For some, it's a chance to get the things they want or need at discounted prices. For others, its fun to walk department store after department store to watch the chaos and utter confusing amongst a bunch of estranged individuals. And for those that stand in line, bitch out sales people, complain the whole time, yell and scream and punch others over Elmo dolls, try to express a little more gratitude with the crap you already have and learn to be less of an idiot. In America, we live pretty amazing lives. We are the most wasteful country on planet Earth and the wealthiest. I think we all can afford to be a lot less idiotic.


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Moodbidri: Cinema enlarges the frontiers of one's knowledge. Apart from its recreative value, the cinema has great educative value said, MLA Abhay Chandra Jain.
He was speaking after inaugurating the three-day film festival and the screening of films selected at the Bombay International film Festival jointly organized by the Central Film Division (Bengaluru), Information and Publicity Department ( Mangaluru), Alva's Education Foundation and its Department of PG Studies in Mass Communication and Journalism at Kuvempu Theatre, on Saturday at Vidyagiri.
The films shown in cinemas are often very instructive and informative. We can see as well as know the culture, dress, language and customs of different continents through watching cinemas, he added. 'In olden days people used to watch cinemas in the tent talkies and had limited option to access the movies. But the present generation is in a privileged position to watch cinemas in multiplexes and modern set-ups', he noted.
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Presiding over the function Alva's Education Foundation Chairman Dr M Mohan Alva said, "Most of the films produced nowadays have little social content. They depict a lot of violence, robbery, theft, cheating which excites the young minds and make them follow it in their lives. It must be admitted that few educative films can benefit a lot to students in their studies", he noted.
The stage programme was followed by the screening of movies Agli Baar, Placebo, The queen of silence and 18 feet.
Deputy Director General Film Division Bengaluru V S Nagarajan, DK Information Officer B A Khader Shah, Alva's College Principal Prof Kurian, Alva's PG Studies Journalism Dept Head Dr Moulya Jeevanram were also present.