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An American Trilogy
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Review written by and copyright: Eric Cotenas (12th February 2017).
The Film
In The American Trilogy, composer turned director Cyril Morin (Borgia) explores common themes of love, sacrifice, corruption, and redemption during three different time periods. The Activist is set in 1973 South Dakota at the height of the American Indian Movement's occupation of Wounded Knee. On the run after an assault on the people he believes murdered his activist wife Anna Ward (187 Shadow Lane's Tonantzin Carmelo) in a mysterious road accident, white AIM lawyer Marvin Brown (Jackie's Chadwick Brown) and Anna's cousin Bud (Dances with Wolves' Michael Spears) are arrested in a sting and jailed in a remote two-man precinct by officers Henry Frasier (The Rockville Slayer's Circus-Szalewski) and Frank McCarthy (Cellular's Ron Roggé). Although Henry has been too distracted during his day watch with his ailing wife's long hospital stay, he soon comes to wonder just why Marvin and Bud have been held for over a month without a hearing. Marvin and Bud are too cynical about the government's handling of Native Americans to question things, and Frank an ex-military man who feels disrespected as a soldier and a cop is too contemptuous of the AIM and disguises his hatred under the guise of "just following orders." When Nixon aide James Carson (Live by Night's Anthony Palermo) visits the prisoners, he orders the officers to give them a radio and access to council in the form of green attorney Claire Chapman (Found Footage 3D's Alena von Stroheim) who achieves more than she was perhaps meant to when she probes Anna's accident and comes up with forensic proof that it was intentional. Since Anna was driving Marvin's truck, he starts to wonder whether she was the intended victim or himself. When a democratic senator (After the Rain's Henry LeBlanc) also visits with the same goal, Marvin refuses to betray Anna's cause; however, when Carson returns to press Marvin into negotiating a peace treaty between the AIM and the government, Marvin suspects the man has reasons other than avoiding a massacre for getting the AIM off of the occupied land and that they are being kept in jail for a specific purpose. A visit from Marlon Brando himself (Skateland's King Orba) following his rejection of the Academy Award to highlight the treatment of Native Americans bolsters Marvin's and Bud's resolve. When the notes for articles Anna's was working on before her death disappear, Marvin, Bud, and Claire come to realize that they conversations have been bugged while Henry and Frank must decide which side they are really on.
In NY84, the perfect union of bisexual aspiring singer Kate (The Heart Machine's Sam Quartin), aspiring photographer Anton (The Canyons' Chris Schellenger), and aspiring poet Keith (Is That You?'s Davy J. Marr) flourishes in an early eighties Manhattan of bohemian artists, cocaine, nightclubs, and polyamorous hookups. As the Gay-related Immune Deficiency virus (later AIDS) becomes a topic of discussion in the media, there is initially optimism among the trio's afflicted friends that medical research will soon come up with a cure. By the mid-eighties, Kate, Anton, and Keith grow apart with Anton having become a popular artist and Keith having contracted AIDS and volunteering himself for medical testing. As Keith's health deteriorates, Kate goes in search of Anton who has pulled a disappearing act at the height of his work's popularity. In Hacker's Game, hacker Soyan (Schellenger again) is called into the firm BL Reputation Management by its CEO Russell Belial (The Activist's Orba) and executive Lena Leibowitz (The Activist's von Stroheim) who reveal the evidence of his hacking of their files after a massive registration drive and offer him a job in place of prosecution. Specializing in cleaning up evidence of misbehavior or shady pasts of their clients, the company could use his services to make sure find ways of insuring that there is no trace in cyberspace of things their clients do not want the world to know about. Soyan wows them right away when given the case of an executive's wife who made softcore films in the nineties by forging unsubstantiated news about her alter ego's death while establishing a paper trail for her current identity. Soyan seems to be easily seduced to the dark side by Belial with the promise of luxury perks and does not ask question when his new boss asks him to apply his skills to tracing the whereabouts of famed "internet hactivist" Angela King whose pursuit of social justice has cost much damage to major corporations profiteering form the instabilities of the third world. When the plane King is traveling on is blown up, Belial tells a concerned Soyan that they were not directly responsible for it but merely aided one of King's many enemies to the benefit of their own clients. Belial worries about his hold on Soyan when the younger man meets fellow hacker Loise (Oldboy's Pom Klementieff) who applies her skills towards facial recognition of victims of mass murder via their online presences who has been engaged by human rights attorney Alice (Gayla Johnson) who is building a case against one of BL's biggest clients suspected of illegal arms dealings. Belial seduces Alice who abandons her case. When Loise persists in her investigation, Belial and Lena try to turn Loise and Soyan against one another and are prepared to eliminate one or both if necessary.
Told in three different styles The Activist as a seventies paranoia thriller, NY84 as a nineties gay indie (albeit set in the eighties), and Hacker's Game a contemporary take on the high tech cyber thriller Morin's American trilogy is one of diminishing returns after an impressive beginning (whether one sorts NY84 and Hacker's Game by the order in which they were made or by the decades in which they take place). While no sleeper masterpiece, The Activist as speculative historical fiction is ambitious with engaging performances ranging from understated to earnest if a little uneven and an assured low-key style. It's only real stumbling blocks are the way in which a villainous character all too easily and quickly falls apart and the ending which seems more cynical in a contemporary sense rather than despairingly downbeat in the manner of films made during the period in which it is set. Whenever NY84 moves away from the documentary-esque sequences interviewing fictional AIDS doctors, caregivers, and patients, it often leaves the viewer cold. Kate, Anton, and Keith are beautiful people who become beautiful victims who move through the film's montage sequences to the music. The first time they speak to each other roughly twenty minutes into the film it is the joint recitation of lines from Baudelaire to one another. When Anton "disappears" into his career and then out of the country, Kate and Keith have some tender and self-deprecating exchanges in the hospital before his death but it is nothing we have not seen before in half a dozen other movies about AIDS (ditto for Kate's reunion with Anton). The film's most moving scenes feature instead Anton's dying agent (Ray Field) and his companion turned caregiver Francisco (Drew Michael Gardner). Kate's finds transcendence from emotional suffering through her art, and her vocal performances are stirring but one cannot help but feel as though they take up as much room as the montage sequences do in the absence of a genuine treatment of the basic storyline. Hacker's Game probably should have been treated as a nineties cyber thriller as the deliberately spare contemporary settings look cheap and the realistic visual depiction of cyber hacking is not particularly compelling (especially when the widespread effects of the hacking occur entirely offscreen). Schellenger and Orba are engaging but Klementieff is wooden and von Stroheim's ambiguous character is serious underwritten. Lacking a true emotional core where there was obviously meant to be one, Hacker's Game needed a couple extra script drafts more so than a healthier budget. The three films are interesting on their own terms but too uneven as a trilogy to say anything concrete about America.
The three 1080p24 2.35:1 widescreens films are split between two BD-Rs (which my Philips player had no problem loading but which would not load at all on my Sony unit). Perhaps as much due to the HD videography as the encoding, the HD images do not always impress in long shots while medium shots and close-ups evince some enhanced textures in clothing and skin. The Activist fares best because it seems to have been made with more time and care while NY84 has a deliberately variable palette of sharpness, saturation, simulated grain, and motion, and Hacker's Game has a flatter overall appearance due to the lighting and white-walled sterile environments.
Audio options for all three films include lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 stereo tracks as well as optional French and Spanish subtitles. The language tag on the 2.0 tracks suggests that perhaps the French or Canadian edition of the trilogy has a stereo French dub in place of the English downmix but that has not been confirmed. The Activist is largely front-oriented with conservative use of the surrounds while NY84 and Hacker's Game are more active mixes.
Extras are limited to trailers for all three films with optional French and Spanish subtitles for The Activist (1:21) and Hacker's Game (1:40) but none for NY84 (2:05) and the featurette "An American Trilogy" (21:50), a visual essay narrated by Morin covering the overarching themes of the three films, as well as his comments on the casting, music, and stylistic choices.
The three films comprising An American Trilogy are interesting on their own terms but too uneven as a trilogy to say anything concrete about America.


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Wes Anderson's Brit-filled The Grand Budapest Hotel hits theaters today. Ralph Fiennes leads the star-studded cast made up of Jude Law, Tom Wilkinson, Saoirse Ronan and Anderson alums Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Edward Norton, Owen Wilson, Harvey Keitel, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum and Lea Seydoux.
It's a long list of standout actors but we have a feeling Tilda Swinton might be a scene-stealer with her character Madame D who is of advanced age. Let's take a peek at some of Swinton's earlier performances leading up to The Grand Budapest Hotel here:
1. Michael Clayton
Tilda Swinton stars opposite George Clooney who is a "fixer" for a high profile law firm. He's called in after one of the partners has a breakdown during a meeting, landing him in jail. Swinton acts as his point person.
Watch Michael Clayton on iTunes.
2. I Am Love
This film is actually Italian, with subtitles, with Swinton leading the cast. The Recchis enjoy a decadent lifestyle, living in a grand home and enjoying all of the comforts you could imagine. Emma Recchi (Swinton) appears to lead an idyllic life with a doting husband and grown child about to marry but as the saying goes, "Mo' money, mo' problems."
3. Broken Flowers
Bill Murray portrays Don Johnston, a retiree who is enjoying a quiet life. He receives an anonymous letter alerting him to the fact that he may have a 19-year-old son. After some encouragement from his neighbor (Jeffrey Wright) he decides to look into the situation, but doesn't have much to work with. He narrows his list of former girlfriends down to five, which includes Penny, played by Swinton.
Watch Broken Flowers on Netflix.
4. Burn After Reading
In this Coen brothers flick; Swinton's character is married to a CIA agent by the name of Osborne Cox, played by John Malkovich. Cox decides to quit his job after facing a demotion. She in turn decides to divorce him and leave him for her lover (George Clooney). Nice one, huh? To add salt to the wound, Cox finds himself on the other end of an attempted blackmail by some confused misfits from his gym (Frances McDormand/Brad Pitt).
Watch Burn After Reading on iTunes.
5. The Chronicles of Narnia
Swinton is stunningly terrifying as Jadis, the White Witch in the film adaptation of C.S. Lewis' classic story The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. She reprises her role in the two follow up films; Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The story follows four children who find a fantastical land, called Narnia, through the back of a wardrobe. The children arrive during the Age of Winter. The White Witch had created a perpetual winter, for 100 years, to control the creatures of Narnia.
Watch The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Amazon.com Instant.
Watch Prince Caspian on Amazon.com Instant.
Watch The Voyage of the Dawn Treader on Amazon.com Instant.
Which movie will you watch first?
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Harold Wright Scholarship and Sarah & William Holmes Scholarship
The Harold Wright Scholarship and The Sarah and William Holmes Scholarship, worth approximately $19,700, allows holders to carry out an intensive study of prints at the British Museum in London for a period of 3-12 months. The scholarship is open to graduates of Australian or New Zealand universities.
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Creation of the logo is an important and difficult part of the branding process for every company. Logotypes must be excellent because it's the first this, that do customers see.
It must be well done and recognizable, so mistakes, that were made in process of their creation can be fatal. Each designer has to do his best to make something awesome and know all the common mistakes not to allow them.
The first mistake, that is widespread, is that design is too simple and the quality of printing for logotype is too low. Also, there is a tendency that companies don't want to spend money on designers and try to make logos by themselves, so the result is bad and not professional.
To create something good, it's important to understand the interest of the potential audience and very often it doesn't happen. Wrong used pictures and effects also can ruin the idea of a logotype.
To create a logo design it's necessary to understand that it's not as easy as can be seen for the first time. Designers must have some skills, lots of knowledge and find inspiration somewhere. To get the best one it's much better to hire a design company to keep your brand on track. So how to design a logo from the very beginning and up to the result you need?
Step #1
Look at the logos of other companies that are similar to yours. Ask yourself what you do like and don't about them. What works and what doesn't, but don't copy the design – just find what you like and follow this style in your own design. Your goal should be to come up with a logo design that tells who you are, what you do, how you do it and who you do it for.
Another way to find an idea for a logo is to make a few sketches of a future logotype. Write the name of your logo in different styles and fonts, draw different symbols, icons. Maybe one of these sketches will form the basis of your logo.
Step #2
The logo is created not because it is necessary or fashionable. The logo should carry a certain function, the benefit of the company. Therefore, at the initial stage of creating a logo, you should clearly understand who are your customers, what they like, what qualities they value your company. To find it out it's necessary to create a logo that will evoke the feelings and emotions that you need and thus create a positive brand of your company.
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The logo must be simple! A simple logo design makes it easy to recognize it and allows the logo to be universal and memorable.
The logo must be memorable! Effective logo design should be memorable and this is achieved due to the originality of the logo which will stand out among others.
The logo should be durable! The logo must stand the test of time, so don't lose its effectiveness under the influence of fashion or any other short-term phenomena, be with the "future" and effective in a few years' time. For example, well-known companies do not create a new logo but only slightly improve it making it more modern.
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Sketches are a quick and easy way to transfer ideas from the head into a paper. So after you have collected all the ideas, take a paper and a pencil and draw some examples of the logo. If you do not know how to draw with a pencil, you can use graphics programs such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. Or you can use online logo designers, with their help you can find a perfect icon or font for the logo.
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Logotypes are those features, that the customers put attention for the first time on, so it's design has a great importance. Right colors and fonts has to be chosen, style has to be up-to-date, all the trends taken into attention and the logo has to bring some idea.
Choose the fonts, color and form of your future logotype. The form of the logo has a psychological effect on people. With the help of certain forms, you can evoke the feelings and emotions you need.
Choosing the color for your logo think about what color reflects the individuality of your company. For example, if your company is fun, creative and bright, consider using yellow or orange shades in your logo.
Stick to 2 primary colors and do not use more than 4 colors. A small amount allows you to achieve the desired effect.
Choosing a font is an important aspect of the logo design. The correct font can emphasize the merits of your company and it is wrong to make the logo unreadable and negate all your efforts in creating a positive image of the company.
When your logo is created, it's important to remain open to feedback. To do this, show the logo to a test group of people who match your client's profile. You can show them a few design options or just the one that you feel is the strongest option. Ask them whether they like the logo, what emotions it appeals to.
Your logo can be saved in two formats. One is known as a vector, and the other as a raster. You need logo files in both one and the other format. Vector format (PDF, CDR, EPS, SVG) is used to edit the logo, as well as for scaling, printing. Raster format (PNG, JPEG) is used for working on the Internet.
Remember, that logos have to be unique, so don't try to copy someone's idea, because customers would see that and the result would be awful. Examples of well-done logos you may see searching on the Internet and looking through marketplaces for freelance designers. There are lots of entries on the contests so you'll definitely find what you would like. All these advices would make your logo successful and your creation would be like a cherry on a pie of branding process.
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Winchester, Heart of a city
by Andrew Rutter
This is a book taking a very detailed look at the conservation area of the City. The City was one of the first in the country to create a conservation area following the destruction of parts of its historic fabric in the 1960s. As the City Council's Conservation officer for 25 years Andrew Rutter is well placed both to reflect on the success and failures of the conservation area and to highlight the principles that should drive planning and development in historically sensitive towns and cities. Members of the editorial team have also been involved with input to the fabric of the city over many years and have worked with Andrew from one side of the table or the other. The book is about 300 pages, profusely illustrated, and is published by P & G Wells retailing at &35 per copy. It is sponsored by The City of Winchester Trust who consider it a timely and important contribution to further the understanding of the City.
Winchester - Heart of a City is now out of print, but the publishers are compiling a list of the names of anyone who might wish to buy a copy. They need a certain number before a re-print becomes a viable proposition, so the more the better! It is very sad that such a new and fascinating book should not be obtainable, but no one expected them to sell so fast. Names should be given to P & G Wells Ltd, 11 College Street, Winchester. 01962 852016 or by email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Black Label Limited Ed.
Cooler Master's limited edition Black Label includes one laser-etched Cosmos chassis, a Hyper Z600 cooler and your choice of 700W or 850W PSU; all colored black, of course.
Cooler Master's limited edition Black Label includes one laser-etched Cosmos chassis, a Hyper Z600 cooler and your choice of 700W or 850W PSU; all colored black, of course.
Nobody ever said being good was easy, but Bang & Olufsen also makes it pricey: they're auctioning the first BeoSound 9000 plus a pair of 8000s, with proceeds going to UNICEF.
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We're not sure if the Ethiopian sheep leather ear pads are enough to justify the $1,799 price tag, but Ultrasone's Edition 9 definitely appeal to audiophiles who also crave exclusivity.
Opening a new world of gaming possibilities, Logitech's quirky G13 Gameboard features 25 backlit keys, an analog joystick, on-the-fly macros, and a "GamePanel" status LCD.
It's definitely on the trippy side, but Mitch Altman's DIY Brain Machine uses sound and LED light pulses to induce brain states that range from meditative to hallucinatory.
Brushed metal fetishists will love iRiver's E50 PMP, due out in January; it's pretty run of the mill otherwise, with up to 8 GB of space, an FM tuner, and a 1.8″ TFT LCD screen.
With a case that tightly wraps itself around its internals, this Digit MP3 player concept could easily be a next-gen Nano (sans clickwheel); we're really digging those wireless earphones.
If you liked the functionality of Huawei's ad-hoc 3G router, Novatel's MiFi ups the ante style-wise; it'll run 4 hours on a single charge with a choice between EV-DO and HSPA speeds.
Geeks who live and breathe hexadecimal will love ThinkGeek's Epoch Clock; despite its monolithic appearance, it'll display the time in hex, octal, binary and unix epoch/POSIX.
Not content with inlaid ebony hardwood and 24 karat gold, Mobiado's Pro 105GMT also squeezes in two Swiss timepieces into its case; also included: sapphire crystal buttons.
Logitech's Comfort Lapdesk reintroduces laptops to the lap; its curved design inclines your notebook at a more natural angle, improves airflow and diverts heat away from your legs.
The gaping hole makes the Super Secret Spy Lens not so secret, but for the unwitting public it may be enough; it's basically a swiveling periscope that lets you take clandestine shots.
Long known for their watches, Nixon's first foray into headphones is satisfyingly trendy; choose from in-ear, open-air and closed versions, most of them sporting slick metal accents.
If you like a little visual with your audio, BluTiger's 1000-watt 5.1 surround sound system includes two spectrum analyzers; in short, blue LEDs that'll bump and grind with your jams.
Giving retro a glossy, feature-laden shine, the PlusDeck EX not only boasts a 7.1 surround sound audio card and FM radio, but will rip your legacy cassettes to your PC via USB.
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With 2 hours of video via a microSD card, a durable aluminum case, mounting system and oversized button, the VholdR wearable camcorder is ideal for recording outdoor shenanigans.
Revealed earlier this fall, Apple's In-Ear headphones are finally available; better than the stock phones that come with your iPod, they include a remote, mic and three silicone ear-tips.
Don't let the name fool you — the Android Dev Phone 1 is simply a SIM- and hardware-unlocked version of T-Mobile's G1, available to Android Market devs for a $25 setup fee + $399.
The second phone to run Android, we actually prefer the conventional form factor of Kogan's Agora; this Australia-only phone features a 2.5″ touchscreen, 3G and a low pricepoint.
The ultimate thin client, Pano is a "zero client" with no CPU, no memory, and no software; everything is streamed from a server, resulting in a tiny box that consumes only 5 watts.
Made by a 17 year-old Belgian case modder using Google Sketchup, this Helghan Case is inspired by architecture from Killzone 2; it's basically MDF with a cheapy case underneath.
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Towards Language-Parametric Semantic Editor Services based on Declarative Type System Specifications
Editor services assist programmers to more effectively write and comprehend code. Implementing editor services correctly is not trivial. This paper focuses on the specification of semantics editor services, those that use the semantic model of a program. The specification of refactorings is a common subject of study, but many other semantics editor services have received little attention.
We propose a language-parametric approach to the definition of semantic editor services, using the declarative specification of the static semantics of the programming language, and constraint solving. Editor services are specified as constraint problems, and language specifications are used to ensure correctness.
We describe our approach for the following semantic editor services: reference resolution, find usages, goto subclasses, code completion, and the extract definition refactoring. We do this in the context of Statix, a constraint language for the specification of type systems. We investigate the specification of editor services in terms of Statix constraints, and the requirements on a suitable solver.
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TED Talks have some amazing information and I was recently very impressed by a talk titled "Grit: The power of passion and perseverance" by Angela Lee Duckworth. A former management consultant later seventh grade math teacher and then a psychologist, Ms. Duckworth has some fascinating things to say about the importance of teaching your children to have "grit". It's an intangible quality that she defines as-
" . . . passion and perseverance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint."
So just how do you instill some much needed grit in your children? Or yourself for that matter? Here is our list of "Top Ten Books to Build and Teach 'Grit'" to help build grittier kids and adults.
1. Grit: the power of passion and perseverance by Angela Duckworth: Available in book and through OverDrive. Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur genius grant recipient Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Rather, other factors can be even more crucial, such as identifying our passions and following through on our commitments. Drawing on her own story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently bemoaned her lack of smarts, Duckworth describes her winding path through teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not "genius" but a special blend of passion and long-term perseverance. As a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Duckworth created her own "character lab" and set out to test her theory. Here, she takes readers into the field to visit teachers working in some of the toughest schools, cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. Finally, she shares what she's learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers — from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to Bob Mankoff, cartoon editor of The New Yorker, to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that — not talent or luck — makes all the difference.
2. Mindset: the new psychology of success by Carol Dweck: Available in book, CD, and through OverDrive. "Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success–but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn't foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset, we can motivate our kids and help them to raise their grades, as well as reach our own goals–personal and professional. Dweck reveals what all great parents, teachers, CEOs, and athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area."
3. How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough: Available in book and through OverDrive. "Drop the flashcards—grit, character, and curiosity matter even more than cognitive skills. A persuasive wake-up call."—People Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter more have to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, optimism, and self-control. How Children Succeed introduces us to a new generation of researchers and educators, who, for the first time, are using the tools of science to peel back the mysteries of character. Through their stories—and the stories of the children they are trying to help—Tough reveals how this new knowledge can transform young people's lives. He uncovers the surprising ways in which parents do—and do not—prepare their children for adulthood. And he provides us with new insights into how to improve the lives of children growing up in poverty. This provocative and profoundly hopeful book will not only inspire and engage readers, it will also change our understanding of childhood itself.
4. Thirty million words: building a child's brain: tune in, talk more, take turns by Dana Suskind: "The founder and director of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, Professor Dana Suskind, explains why the most important–and astoundingly simple–thing you can do for your child's future success in life is to talk to him or her, reveals the recent science behind this truth, and outlines precisely how parents can best put it into practice"
5. Growing up mindful: essential practices to help children, teens, and families find balance, calm, and resilience by Christopher Willard: A guide to introducing mindfulness into the lives of children and teenagers. Growing Up Mindful helps parents, educators, and counselors learn how to embody and share the skills of mindfulness that will empower our children with resilience throughout their lives. Includes more than 75 accessible exercises and practices.
6. Raising resilient children: fostering strength, hope, and optimism in your child by Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein: Top child psychologists offer expert insight and practical advice for raising strong kids in today's complicated world.
7. Just one of the kids: raising a resilient family when one of your children has a physical disability by Kay Harris Kriegsman and Sara Palmer: Presents parents with stories, tips, and tools for ensuring that children with physical disabilities meet acceptable risks, face challenges, and feel like "one of the kids" while meeting the needs of the whole family.
8. The optimistic child: a proven program to safeguard children against depression and build lifelong resilience by Martin E. P. Seligman: The epidemic of depression in America strikes 30% of all children. Now Martin E. P. Seligman, the best-selling author of Learned Optimism, and his colleagues offer parents and educators a program clinically proven to cut that risk in half. With this startling new research, parents can teach children to apply optimism skills that can curb depression, boost school performance, and improve physical health. These skills provide children with the resilience they need to approach the teenage years and adulthood with confidence.
9. Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg: After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build. Option B combines Sheryl's personal insights with Adam's research on finding strength in the face of adversity. Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. Option B illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead.
10. A parent's guide to building resilience in children and teens: giving your child roots and wings by Kenneth R. Ginsburg: Today's children face a great deal of stress — academic performance, heavy scheduling, high achievement standards, media messages, peer pressures, family tension. Without healthier solutions, they often cope by talking back, giving up, or indulging in unhealthy behaviors. Show your child how to bounce back — and THRIVE — with coping strategies from one of the nation's foremost experts in adolescent medicine.


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Our people are the heart of our Fraser Coast. They are the strength of our community and the drivers behind our cultural diversity. Here are just some of the stories of the many interesting people and places of our Fraser Coast.
Posted on 29 Jul 2019 by Our Fraser Coast
Represent Your Region as a "Youth Delegate" at Arts Ablaze 2019
If you are a young artist or champion of the arts (aged 15-25) we want to hear from you.
You could be a young theatre maker, dancer, painter, sculpter, photographer, musician, film maker, writer, poet, (or emerging artist in any other arts form that you can dream of). You may even be a young person who's simply passionate about the arts and have an interest in championing the arts in your community.
Arts Ablaze 2019 will be providing 20 young and emerging artists from across QLD with the opportunity to attend this amazing arts event. Part conference, part festival – Arts Ablaze will bring arts and cultural leaders from across the state to Kooralbyn Ramada Resort from the 2nd to the 6th of October, in Scenic Rim to share and celebrate their artistic work and to transform attitudes, access, people and places through regional arts practice.
And it just wouldn't be the same if we didn't have an inspiring crew of young people join us for the party!
If selected as a 'Youth Delegate' in the 'Youth on Fire,' program you will be in for a game-changing experience. 'Youth on Fire' invites young artists to present and/or talk about their artistic practice as a part of the Arts Ablaze Conference and to make some wonderful new relationships in the process.
Through your inclusion in this program you will receive:
● A Full Delegate Pass including access to the full conference [attendance at all performances, workshops, discussions, key notes and the Various Conference Dinners.]
● Remote Mentoring via Webinar prior to the Conference in order to prepare yourself and your work for the conference – this will be provided by the Leadership Team from Goat Track Theatre.
● Camp Style Food & Accommodation for the duration of the Arts Ablaze Conference as well as support for the duration of your stay.
● A "Youth-Only" Mentoring Program throughout the Conference on how to transform your mindset, arts practice and how to be a champion of the arts in your local community
● The opportunity to share your artistic work at a State Conference.
● The opportunity to talk about your work at the conference through a PechaKucha presentation (Don't worry we didn't know what it was either)
● The opportunity to share your experiences with other young artists from across the state and to network with other early career artists.
● The opportunity to attend the Conference as a delegate and talk with leaders of the Arts and Cultural Community.
● The opportunity to interact as a panellist, MC or performer if these are seen as relevant to your skill sets and passions.
● The opportunity to attend and contribute to the Regional QLD Youth Forum (to be held on the last day of the conference.)
● The opportunity for your work to be shared at The HEARTh –the youth marquis throughout the festival.
Sounds Hot?
We agree.
If you'd like to apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity, please check out our FAQ's and get in touch with your local Regional Arts Services Network to have a chat.
click here to apply: https://goattracktheatre.activehosted.com/f/17
'Youth-On-Fire' Producer,
Andrew Wright
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Black & White
Hi friends. As crazy I am about color, I'm on a black & white kick today. There's something both soothing and energizing about reducing images to simple lines, patterns and textures without color complicating things. Don't you think?
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Où est ma tête? - Pink Martini
When I first moved to Columbus, there was this great rumor going around that I had lived in Paris for two years, I learned years later. Oh yes, I just hung out at Le Café de Flore, drinking coffee and filling my sketch book with amusing depictions of other patrons. Okay, I didn't. But if I had to start a rumor about myself, that would be the one.
Happy Bastille Day!
(Video from Sevenmao)
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Architectural Salvage
Over the weekend, I visited Columbus Architectural Salvage, which has to be one of the coolest places to visit in Central Ohio. Aside from worrying about what has happened to the houses where all these things came from, I find myself wondering about the stories they could tell. Exactly how many pairs of shoes did this shoe form help create? And were these Ball jars used to can peaches or tomatoes? Don't get me started on the door knobs ...
The fig picture is a special gift for my dear friend Leann who gave me a fig tree for my last birthday. Isn't she a genius?
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Decay and HDR
I've been visiting some pretty interesting places to capture HDR-worthy shots this week. I know that some people like to use HDR to capture shiny post-modern buildings or exotic landscapes, but that's just not my thing. I like to go under bridges and to industrial parts of town where you meet interesting people and their pets. (My artist/photographer friend, Darrin, seems to find all the best places) Yesterday, I was approached - no rushed at - by a dog barking, "I want to eat you alive, starting with your face." while the owner told me, "Don't worry, he's friendly." No he's not. Friendly dogs wear bandannas, everybody knows that.
Anyway, there are many ways to achieve an HDR shot, some more complicated than others. I arrived at these shots by using 'the poor man's HDR' which means that I took two shots at different exposures, put one layer over the other and masked out over- or under-exposed elements to make a more uniformly focused and exposed image. I confess, I rather like the saturation and detail you get with these techniques. Did I really just say that?
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by Shelton Bumgarner
Meh. The Russians are bothering us again.
Be The Power
By Shelton Bumgarner
I am not one of those who thinks the Russians managed to actually hack into our election booths and throw the election, and, yet, it is kind of weird that Hillary Clinton lost Pennsylvania and Florida. Spooky weird.
So, let's play pretend.
What could we do, after the fact, if we proved 100% that Russian hackers had managed to hack into our election systems and throw the election for Donald Trump. Then what?
Well, the short answer is: WE ARE COMPLETELY FUCKED.
There simply is no effective method to nullify a presidential election. It's not like we can recall the Electoral College and tell them to vote for someone else. That ship, as they say, has sailed. It is not a bug, but a feature of our system that it's so difficult to get rid of a president once he or she is in office. It's that stability that has helped us weather any number of catastrophes over the centuries.
I mean, even if we got rid of Trump, we still have Pence who is not as bad as Trump in some ways because he's at least sane, but worse in others because he has an ideology that he adheres to when it comes to his absolute world view. And there is zero possibility that the Vichy Republicans would impeach BOTH Trump and Pence, and even if they did, we have Paul Ryan to deal with, who is a gutless stooge to Trump if ever there was one.
So, really, there's nothing we can do. The revelation that the Russians had successful hacked out election would probably cause a epic, if momentary, Constitutional Crisis, but the thing that people like me want — a center-Left president who does what Hillary Clinton would have done had she become president simply is completely, totally impossible. It simply is not going to happen.
We're stuck with Republicans for a sold two year and they can do all sorts of damage to the traditional welfare state between now and 2019, which would be the earliest we could start to fix this problem and that only works on the assumption that a Blue Wave might flip the Congress Democratic.
And, really, the only scenario that comes anywhere near being a reality is in 2019 the Democratic Congress manages to impeach both Trump and Pence, blocks Pence from naming a successor and then we endup with President Nancy Palosi. That's pretty much an impossible scenario for various reasons, in large part because the hysterical 30% of the population who hates Hillary Clinton would hate Nancy Palosi just as much. America has some serious fucking problems in its political system and they ain't going no where anytime soon. Let that sink in, folks.
So, dry your tears. Pull yourself up. We're fucked. Really, the only thing we can do is, as I keep suggesting, engage people who disagree with us. Try to overcome tribal politics as best we can and try to heal the bizarre wounds that risk tearing the nation asunder.
By Shelton Bumgarner
If the rise of Trumplandia has proven anything, it's that a fool and his nation's self-respect and autonomy are soon departed. That core 30% of the electorate who is Donald Trump's base simply won't care if we prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that his 2016 campaign colluded — hell, even co-ordinated — with the Russians. It's just not important to them as they sit back in their recliner threatening to smack their wife and drinking a cold one as they think about the job at the coal mine.
The Tsar-a-Largo scandal that is rattling its way through Washington is pretty much a Washington issue. And there is a real risk that even if Trump is impeached and convicted that instead of going the fuck away,he, like Richard Nixon before him, will become some sort of warped martyr for the those people who are so extreme in their conservative world view that down is up and hot is cold.
And that wouldn't even begin to address the fundamental crisis that the American Republic current is suffering. Trump, a racist, bigoted, misogynist demagogue managed to make his way through the system and not only survive but prosper. Something is not right with this picture.
Additionally, there is no sign that the Vichy Republicans have in any way grown a backbone. They are still callow, complicit and prostrate before King Trump I, Autocrat of All The American States. It seems as though history is moving at light speed these days and we simply don't have time to catch up.
It is very possible that we've entered a new, dangerous dystopian epoch in our nation's history and it could be a very long time before we can look back and have some frame of reference to figure out how fucked up things are. There are some basic questions that I simply don't have the answer to. Will the Vichy Republicans ever care about the nation and its Constitutional order? What will be the ultimate outcome of this chronic Constitutional crisis that seems to flare up every few weeks?
I just don't know the answer to these and other questions. And, just like Watergate, people could still be puzzling over how it all happened and why decades after the fact. Given how elaborate and epic this imbroglio is, it is probably very likely that many, many, many books will be written about Tsar-a-Largo, regardless of the outcome.
Just the idea that the Republican Party, the party not only of Lincoln but of Ike, Nixon and Reagan would kowtow to a foreign power so willingly — especially Russia! — simply for the sake of obtaining and maintaining power boggles this child of the Cold War's mind. This is seriously fucked up, is all I gotta say.
It's a modern historic tragedy, on a par with Vichy France, and because it's happening to us right now, we can't make sense of it all. We live in extraordinary times and my only suggestion is that perhaps this is a knee jerk reaction against eight years of "No Drama Obama."
But, regardless, as I've said before, American civil society continues to reel from the growth and power of Trumplandia and we just have to have hope. We have to stop raging at the insane things that happen as a part of Trumplandia and we need to start engaging with its citizens to try to figure out what makes them tick.
Only then, maybe we can bridge the gap between us and figure how to get them to take Tsar-a-Largo as the serious threat to the Republic that 70% of the electorate thinks it is.
By Shelton Bumgarner
It seems like there is a growing possibility that instead of attacking North Korea as we all feared, Donald Trump instead pulled out of the Paris Accord as a kind of value free wag the dog. Instead of killing millions of people in the short term to save his administration, he put the lives of billions at risk in the long term.
One trap that is too easy for people like me to fall into is the notion that Trump finally, finally did something so egregious that he will face some sort of political consequence. It is far too easy for people like me to throw up our hands in giddy outrage, and think that there's no way that Trump can recover from his latest screw up.
But given his strategy is to pander to a base that is surreal in its hysterics and unwillingness to have any connection to reality, and given how that base has almost absolute sway over the Vichy Republican Establishment, it seem as though Trump will not only survive but prosper politically.
That's the whole point of all of this. People like me get angry, people who support Trump are ecstatic and everyone is distracted from the horrific agenda that the Trump Administration is pushing through Congress. There comes a point, however, when this cycle has to be broken. There comes a point when The Resistance can't be distracted from the goal at hand: finding out the truth about the possibility of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians that hacked into the American political cycle in 2016. That's where we need to focus our political might and political questions.
Of course, there is the very real possibility that given how callow and Vichy the Republicans are a this point, we could literally find evidence of direct collusion between the Trump campaign and Russians and that still wouldn't be enough to make them raise an eyebrow. They would simply shrug and say no laws were broken and if you really are all that upset about it, come back in 2018 and flip Congress.
That, in itself, is an outrage because such thinking only leads to a chronic Constitutional crisis that will flare up now and again. What's more, in the 18 months we would have to wait, there would be plenty — plenty — of opportunity for the now illegitimate Trump Administration to do get into all sorts of mischief. Out of sheer desperation, there is a chance they might do something significantly more desperate than simply pull out of a treaty.
Leaving the Paris Accord might not be the last straw politically for the Trump Administration, but merely the first step. If it sees that it has successfully waged the dog with such a distraction, it may feel forced to take the strategy to the next level and actually do as we all fear and actually get people killed by starting a real war with real lives at risk in Korea or Iran.
This is not some idle, imaginary situation. It seems a very real possibility that if the gross malfeasance of the Trump Administration to date is any indication, they won't blink an eye to use whatever means necessary to push through their hateful agenda.
That I'm getting so worked up about this proves I'm right. Trump is using the Paris Accord departure to piss people like me off, while fluffing the base. All Steve Bannon cares about is placating the base and if there is one thing that core 30% of the population that makes up Trumplandia loves, is seeing the liberal Washington Establishment run around like a chicken with its head cut off.
So, you can explain to me all you like how Trump's reasoning for leaving the Paris Accord is complete and total bullshit, that's besides the point. Trumplandia elected Trump to stir the pot, and the more Trump does just that, the more Trumplandia gets a raging hard-on.
That's why we really need to cool it about getting so upset about the Paris Accord. We have to prioritize. We need to put issues in something akin to triage. And while it may hurt to do this, to not be so angry about leaving the Paris Accord, it's far more important that we focus absolutely on Tsar-a-Largo.
Proving collusion between the Russians and the Trump campaign, while not criminal, would be a very effective hammer against the Vichy Republicans in 2018 and would likely eventually result in impeachment proceedings. Remember, impeachment is a political act and so collusion and the coverup of such collusion would likely rise to the bar of an impeachable act. And that doesn't even begin to address all the crazy bullshit Trump has done since he got elected.
Hence, I would suggest we keep our eyes on the prize. Don't get distracted. Don't allow Trump to wag the dog through his decision to leave the Paris Accord. Keep your powder dry and get ready for the real fight, the fight that may eventually bring Trump down at last.
Shelton Bumgarner is the editor and publisher of the Trumplandia Report. He may be reached at migukin (at) gmail.com.
by Shelton Bumgarner
If there is any central event that signifies how fucked the United States is because of the rise of Trumplandia it's the fact that as we careen towards the very real possibility of proved collusion between the Russians and the 2016 Trump campaign, there's a growing chorus of people on the Right who shrug and say: So what, no laws were broken.
That's pretty much the core belief of Trumplandia. There is no shame, no sense of how bad something might look as long as you win and keep power.
This intertwines quiet well with the absolute complete inability to recognize the repeated, staggering hypocrisy that members of the Right have to engage in on a daily basis to maintain their absolute support for their Dear Leader, Donald Trump.
Trumpandia citizens rail about liberal celebrities telling them how to vote, then turn around and vote for a celebrity. They make the use of a private email server on the part of Hillary Clinton a huge campaign issue, then their Dear Leader asks world leaders to call him on his personal insecure cellphone. The list goes on and on.
But the idea that even if we prove collusion that it doesn't matter because no laws were broken really takes the cake. It seems to me that this is the first step in the defense of Donald Trump down the road once collusion is, in fact, proven.
This brings up an interesting point. The Right acts as if they're so fucking oppressed and yet they are on a hair trigger to attack any screw up on the part of the Left. President Obama gets caught on a hot mic once that he will have more flexibility with them diplomatically after the election and Right Wing Nut Jobs try to compare that to could have been a wide-ranging, sweeping collusion between the Russians and the Trump campaign in 2016.
Let that sink in for a moment.
All of this, of course, gets even more murky when you realize that the Vichy Republicans are so complicit this collusion that it is highly unlikely there would be any consquences even politically for Trump should it be proven beyond a doubt that there was active collusion with the Russians. It goes without saying that had Hillary Clinton's campaign done anything like that, there would be hell to pay.
So all of this makes the rise of Trumplandia even more dire. It makes even more urgent that Congress flip in 2018. But given the shameless nature of the Republicans and the very methods that they actively use to prevent voting, it is a possible there will be no "Blue Wave." It could be that we're no longer a democracy at all. It could be that Trump will be proven to be, on an ethical level a traitor, but on a legal level not so much.
As I keep saying, the only thing I can compare this to is Vichy France. That's the only time in the last 100 years or so where a nation was prostrate to another nation in such a willful manner. Also, if anything shows how we need to stop falloning Trump everytime he makes a stupid typo on Twitter, this is it.
I know it makes us feel better to get a good laugh from the boorish behavior of the president, but we need to wake up. We need to start taking all of this a lot more seriously. Instead of laughing, we should be figuring out more effective ways to combat Trumplandia.
So, as I keep saying, don't rage, engage. Think of constructive ways you can engage in the political process to help save this nation that we all hold so dear. We no longer have to worry about the prospect of a dystopian future, we now live in a very dystopian present.
Shelton Bumgarner is the editor and publisher of The Trumplandia Report. He may be reached at migukin (at) gmail.com.
by Shelton Bumgarner
When people are openly talking about the leader of the free world maybe being a Russian agent, we got a problem. But that's pretty much what one of my favorite writers, Jonathan Chait of New York Magazine, is suggesting this piece at the magazine's website.
What Chait can't quite figure out, though, is if Trump is a willful participant in treason, or if he's just so stupid and easily influenced by flattery that it just seems that way.
The latest huge amount of smoke in this growing scandal, which I refer to as Tsar-a-Largo, is the weird backchannel that Trump's ever-silent son-in-law Jared Kushner wants to setup with the Russians during the transition. It's all very weird.
The whole thing is murky and there are no easy answers. It is chilling, however, that Trump is pretty much doing exactly what you would think a quisling would do in this situation: he's trying to destroy the post WWII liberal order that has kept us from all dying in WWIII.
But now we're having to brace ourselves for some extraordinary times. Some pretty weird things are going to happen in the coming days and there are no easy answers, in large part because the Vichy Republicans simply refuse to do their Constitutional duty and be a check and balance on the presidency.
It's just not going to happen anytime soon. We're all very screwed, it seems.
by Shelton Bumgarner
I have a personal theory about the backchanel that Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner tried to set up with the Russians. Since he wanted to use their super-secret communications equipment, it may have been that Donald Trump at that point was really paranoid about the U.S. government tapping his communications just in general and so he told Kushner to do it.
That seems to make the most sense to me.
This, of course, does not explain what, exactly, they wanted to talk about in the first place. It also does not explain the continue fascination with the Russians that Donald Trump continues to display. It just makes no sense. I don't get it. I don't understand what is going on.
There is all this smoke, it makes you wonder what the fire is. I am troubled that even if it does come out that Trump and his associates were actually doing something treasonous, that because of America's tribal politics, the alt-Right and their ilk won't blink an eye at it.
That is the truly troubling thing about all of this.
By Shelton Bumgarner
One thing that Donald Trump made clear from the beginning of his campaign is he loves the Russians. Now, there have been various explanations for this, from his general love of strongmen to a "pee tape." But I suspect the actual reason is much more prosaic.
It's money.
My guess is Trump has so many dirty deals involving the Russians that he has many fiduciary reasons to be nice to the Russians. You hear reports about this or that oil deal that will go through should sanctions be lifted by the American government, but that, at least not yet, has not happened.
But let's talk about that for a moment.
Trump is supposed to meet Russian President Putin in July as part of a broader summit and the question that lingers is, will the Trump Administration lift the sanctions imposed on Russia by the Obama Administration as some sort of nefarious quid-pro-quo. Though I have my doubts, I still am not ready to say this won't happen. It's still possible. It might happen. Maybe.
Given that Trump had no problem firing FBI Director James Comey and then admitting he had Russia on the brain when he did so, it is not too much of a stretch to believe Trump might lift sanctions on Russia after a personal meeting with Putin.
The reaction on the party of Trumplandia probably would be muted. There would be the usual rationalizations on the part of the center-Right and the usual insane outrage on the part of the center-Left. But in the end, things would settle down.
I am much more concerned about what might happen with Ukraine. The Ukraine front has been really quiet the last few years and it is difficult to believe that President Putin would give up a historic opportunity to invade Ukraine in a general way given that it's likely Trump wouldn't say anything about it.
That's something that we really haven't seen yet — an outside crisis not of Trump's making. Most of the damage to Trump's administration since Jan. 20th has been self-inflicted. If the Russians would to invade Ukraine abruptly as part of a huge land-grab that might be a crisis that Trump simply would not be prepared for. His Russian sympathies would be put to the test in an epic manner and I think ultimately he would show he has zero backbone when it comes to the Russians.
But, as I noted, I doubt that would really matter much to the stalwarts of Trumplandia. They won't care. All they care about is abortion and tax cuts. The bullshit of FOX News has hardened to a smell diamond and there is little we can do it about for the time being.
It is kind of sad that we are going to have to wait until for months, if not years, before the Special Counsel's investigation into Trump comes to any kind of conclusion. Trump can do a huge amount of damage between now and then and it's sad that we have to wait that long.
Our only real hope is the 2018 mid-terms. But even then, my expectations are muted. We're no longer a Republic, so it's possible we'r screwed for good.


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It is what's driving the world today, touching every aspect of our lives. We deal with it on a daily basis even though we may not feel it. It is Technology. Technology is the result of human ingenuity along with the most significant component of all, that is, Software. It's all about computers and how to manage and utilize them to invent and innovate. My passion towards programming grew substantially during my final years of college. I've started developing projects and learning programming languages in my free time. I've been working for more than a year now in the IT industry, however, I would love to get a degree in Computer Science for both conversion and deepening my knowledge.
I studied electrical engineering at the University of Khartoum. I faced two challenging projects in my final years, which were both in need by third parties. First was the OPC client-server application, where through the client an operator can control remote devices through the server (used mainly for data access –read and write). This project (written in Visual Basic code) is now active in a large sugar company (Kenana) to control PLCs. The second was my final year project, which was about network security. It comprised of a collection of tools used to scan the University of Khartoum's entire network. The result was a blueprint of all devices, each with its respective security threats and recommendations to resolve them. Those findings were delivered to the IT administration afterward for fixing. This projects was basically research-based. Both projects were on relatively different domains. I really came out with a great deal of knowledge through developing and deploying them.
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Working at Banan IT since April 2014 with a team of software developers I learned a lot such as communication, team working skills and time management, all thanks to the firm's environment and the daily meetings we had to monitor and resolve any problems if necessary. My employers had quite a rigorous system, where we had to work on an hourly basis, which led us to be more productive and diligent.
It didn't take me long to blend into the IT environment, I believe I have adapted pretty fast. I began working on big projects before I was guaranteed my job. What helped me more was the ability to learn independently –especially that I do programming as a leisure activity. I managed to grasp the knowledge of C#, SQL, and Business Intelligence in my first 8 months of employment.
Even though software and computer sciences are evolving very fast they still are relatively new in Sudan. My main to pursue a Master's degree is to learn what real-world problems are like, be familiar with them and face new challenges. Computer science is ubiquitous and applied to all facets of our lives as in healthcare, telecommunications and even extraterrestrial applications such as space probes and satellites.
I see myself in the future being a professor, a Ph.D. is what I plan to go for afterward. Research is something that you can do only if you have the passion for the subject or area of expertise. I have the notion that "Industry satisfies pockets while research satisfies passions". After residing in the IT environment for a couple of years, I believe this is the right choice for me.
Upon graduation, I worked in the electrical engineering department tutoring sophomore and final year students Computer Controlled systems, Database and C++ courses. I really enjoyed teaching programming-related courses, this confirmed my feelings of a must to obtain a Computer Science postgraduate degree. I've also contributed to activities like the Engineer's Week (a week in which engineers present their projects in workshops every 2 years) organizing committee as a junior student. By working with people from different levels, faculties and backgrounds I refined my skills in tight scheduling and handling contingencies. I've also presented my major projects in IEEE workshops, where representatives from various corporations come seeking talented students which is how I got my first job. In my pastimes, I enjoy learning languages and computing.
In summary, diving deeper into the Software world is all I want; to be able to switch my career effectively. I believe what X University has to offer in this area is an excellent fit for me, presenting the programming concepts and advancing to more sophisticated methods, applying them to other areas such as Web technologies and most importantly the research introduction, which conforms with my future plan aiding me to prepare for a higher degree. X University's reputation speaks for itself, I would really appreciate and love the opportunity to study at your institute.
Finally, I would like to thank you for taking your time to read this statement.


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Opera Touch comes to iPad, Private Mode added to Android and iOS apps
Private mode is meant to allow Opera Touch users to search for something without leaving a trace in the browser's history. Also, you can use private mode to log in to a service using different credentials than in a non-private mode. More importantly, private mode prevents websites from tracking you.
However, private mode won't allow you to become anonymous to your internet service provider or employer, which means they will still be able to see the pages you visit. To benefit from the new private mode, simply update Opera Touch for Android and iOS to the latest version via Google Play Store and App Store.


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Missing teeth can have a devastating impact on a person's life. Not only does it make it difficult to chew food properly; it can also affect the way a person speaks and even their appearance. Dr. Tiffee understands how important a full set of healthy, functioning teeth can be to the overall quality of a person's life. For that reason, he is pleased to offer his Uvalde, TX, area patients both full and partial sets of dentures. Thanks to modern dentures and dental prosthetics, there's no reason to let missing teeth impact the quality of your life!
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Dentures come in both full sets (a complete set of teeth for both the upper and lower plates) and partial sets. Partial dentures are often a good choice for people who have a few missing teeth in a row. If Dr. Tiffee fits you with a partial set of dentures, you'll need to care for it just as you would a full set – the dentures should be cleaned using a good quality denture cleaner, and the partial should be kept soaking in water when you're not wearing it.
When it comes to full sets of dentures, there are two types available to our patients: conventional and immediate. Conventional dentures are provided to patients who have previously lost their teeth (or had them extracted for whatever reason), and whose gum tissue is completely healed. Immediate dentures, on the other hand, are available for patients immediately after Dr. Tiffee extracts their teeth. The advantage of immediate dentures is obvious: the patient doesn't need to live without teeth between the time they are removed and the time when the gums heal. The one disadvantage to this type of denture is that they will need to be relined on occasion after the initial fitting since the gum tissue will change shape as it heals.
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I know there must have been a time when I didn't wear high heels on a regular basis but I honestly can't remember it. I'm the person who looks at those pictures of Suri Cruise and thinks, "Yeah, nice shoes". Everything about high heels are fabulous – the way they look on the foot; how looking down at them when you're having a rough day can make things seem not quite so bad; the confidence boost those extra inches give; and yes, legs look better in heels than they do in flats. They just do.
Whilst wearing heels can certainly make you feel more confident and sexy, that really only works if they're worn in a sexy and confident way. Which makes it more about the woman and not just about the shoes. Knowing how to walk in high heels is a skill and these days not necessarily something which all girls are familiar doing. So they think that they can't wear heels, don't wear them because they feel self-conscious if they do and before you know it there's a whole generation of women walking around in what are basically big furry slippers.
Over the years so many women have said to me "How do you do it? How can you wear heels that high all day? Aren't you in agony?" I am fully aware of how annoying and smug it must seem when I reply that I've been wearing them for so long it's second nature. What I tend not to say is that sometimes I'm in absolute bloody agony but I'll be damned if I'll admit it to anyone. But now I have a much better answer: if you want to know how, go and see Sarah Toner.
Sarah runs workshop classes teaching ladies how to be 'Fabulous in High Heels'. That means fabulous in how you walk, how you feel, your pain threshold and how you look. It's a 90 minute session which you can do one-to-one, as a small group or with up to forty or so other women.
Having worn heels so often for so long, I had a feeling that I may have picked up some bad habits along the way and was a little nervous to see what Sarah would make of my walk. The other two girls in my class were sisters who'd flown in from Germany especially to do this. Students who claimed to only ever wear flats, although the quality of the heels which they pulled out of their rucksacks meant if that were true they were clearly determined that Sarah's class would put them on the right path to a life spent in heels.
The first part of the class is about massaging the foot and warming up the muscles. Then you do some exercises to strengthen the muscles in and around your feet and ankles. Sarah's philosophy is that your feet should be strong enough to support you in the shape of being in a heel even if you aren't. So you're not relying on the shoe to keep you up there.
About halfway through we put our heels on and took a walk around so that Sarah could gauge our fabulousness. And then she set to work realigning us. We learnt to open up our hips and walk as if you're pushing your inner thigh forwards, with your feet slightly pointed outwards. I know that makes it sound a bit duck-like but try it, it's genius. Sarah taught us to relax the knee so that the lower leg moves easily and before we knew it we all had the sexiest hint of a hip-wiggle. Open up the shoulders, push them down and move them in harmony with your arms and hips to create one fluid movement through the body. There's an imagination exercise involving an orange which worked wonders for me and was worth being there for if only to see the totally bewildered expressions on the German girls' faces.
Sarah was a ballerina and so it's no great surprise that many of the exercises were focussed on enabling us to understand and take control of the body, to have a core strength that would help us to walk well and confidently. In case that sounds like the whole thing is being taken far too seriously, the reality is that Sarah mercifully runs the class with a huge dollop of wit and humour.
Not even she is suggesting that you do the full programme of exercises every morning before putting your heels on. It's about doing the exercises as and when you can and then reaping the benefits when those heels do go on. Since the class I've been trying hard to remember Sarah's tips on how to walk in my heels and they're swiftly becoming second nature. The difference feels clear to me and let's just say that if my husband is to be believed, then the difference can be seen too. Am I now more Fabulous in High Heels? Yes, I do believe I might be.
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So far I'm extremely satisfied with the surface finish of printed objects, the only problem is that I haven't been able to complete any due to small overhangs curling up. Note, it's NOT the bottom of the print that's curling, and it's not ABS, it's PLA. So this curling is not that curling.
When printing overhangs, it looks as if there was too much plastic extruded, and the whole thing curves upward more and more with each pass. At first the hot-end pushes it back down, but after a while the plastic hardens, and as the hot-end tries to print the next layer, it hits the curled overhang - which, acting as a lever, rips the entire print off the bed - and the print is pretty much ruined from that point on.
I've read two explanations...
One explanation is that it's due to insufficient cooling. A suggested solution was to reduce printing temperature - I'm printing at 185C, I don't think it goes much lower than that... The other was to improve cooling - I set a minimum layer duration of 15 seconds, with cold wait, which improved the situation, but didn't wholly get rid of it - the print still failed, only later. I'll try printing the fan shroud, and see if it helps.
The other explanation was that it's due to over-extrusion. I have only read this once... It certainly does LOOK like over-extrusion, but regular areas that aren't overhangs print quite beautifully.
Anyone had this problem and solved it successfully?
(The print I experienced this on is the Ultimaker robot, which is the "demo" print in Cura. It fails where the body of the robot begins, with a sudden overhang.)


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Get Rich Or Die Twerking
I'll admit, I'm a little into Vine star and twerk queen Jessica Vanessa. (Disclaimer: I'm not saying she is the Twerk Queen. I'm saying she is a twerk queen, so save the outrage. I'm sure there are others, possibly more famous. I'm not really well-versed in my social media twerkers. Pardon me. Only so many hours in a day. I'll get around to it.) I don't dig her because I'm particularly a fan of her "work", but because of how unapologetically she is owning what she's doing: being a full-time social media star, earning a reported six figures for...appearances? Sponsorships? Still not entirely sure how one monetizes social media like this, but suffice to say, she has done so. And in doing so, she might actually be a surprisingly legit feminist role model. Hear me out.
First, quick recap, in case you don't hang out on that part of the internet: Jessica Vanessa was a preschool teacher/social media booty-shaking star until she saw the light (okay, money) and dropped the first half of that slash. Now she is a full-time social media personality (whose persona, I might add, is largely based on her ability to twerk really well.)
Necessary side note: I really do get that there are some very valid racial complexities to discuss when talking about twerking, especially when talking about a white woman making a living off of something that has been directly appropriated from black culture. I get all of that. And I'm way into having that discussion. I am not trying to avoid that aspect of this story. I am not trying to side-step the race conversation here, which is unavoidably going to be the elephant in every room if that room has "White Women Twerking" on the door. I'm just saying, there is only so much space in this post, so we can't expand this conversation into all the places it might rightfully go. Plus, as a white woman, I might not be the best person to solely facilitate a discussion about that particular aspect of this story, but I do find it important to at least acknowledge. So for now, let's just let this conversation be about social media, sex workers, profit, integrity, and feminism, because those are things I can speak to, and experiences/identities I can speak for.
So here's what I love about Jessica: She's just this normal-ass girl who is working in a sexualized profession without letting it sexualize her being. Her brother shoots her videos. Her family knows what she does and supports her. She doesn't appear to regard herself as a sex object – that is so crucial to all of this. She saw an opportunity, recognized her ability to leverage it for personal gain, and found a way to do it. But she does not even remotely come off as someone who has internalized the objectified sexual identity that her followers undoubtedly hold her to. She is using her sexuality for herself, and celebrating it as a part of who she is, without letting her perceived sexuality define her, or limit her definition of herself – that is raw, feminist, sex positive power, and I'm super into it.
Jessica simultaneously embodies every quality that you might associate with someone who twerks on Vine for a living, while also shattering the implications those stereotypes might have on her character, or her personal life. Yes, she (appears to) have bleached-blond hair, and (probably) fake tanned skin. Yes, she's from FLORIDA. Yes, she seems a bit endearingly ditzy. She (at least for the purposes of this video) walks around in her normal life wearing booty shorts. But ditzy, as our twerking friend shows us, does not necessarily equal dumb – simplicity can be genius, and in this case, it does seem somewhat like the obviously smart choice to go with the profession that is both more fun and more lucrative. Isn't there something admirably simple about being able to eschew the social complications of such a decision?
Jessica also, as the video addresses, has the support of her family and friends, completely destroying the ill-conceived notion that people who can only aptly be described as modern day cam girls are, in truth, oversexed cretins living in dimly-lit sex dens. She's just a person who has healthy relationships with people who care about her, trying to make a living at a job that is fun and fulfilling. The point: Even in all her ditzy, blond, blondness, Jessica is living that feminist life in the refreshing and rare way where it's not an agenda so much as it's just how she lives.
Jessica's story also brings up interesting questions about social media: Are these platforms creating new channels for sex work? Are we going to start seeing the same attempts to regular, outlaw, and slut-shame individuals who profit from sexualized content on social media platform? These are actual questions I have. I'll be interested to see how these issues evolve as our collective engagement with social media becomes more extensive and complex in the future – and there's a good chance that Jessica Vanessa might be among those who make the defining cases for how we handle these things.
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McDonald's, KFC, Burger King and Dixie Chicken are just some of the increasingly popular fast food chains in England.
McDonald's, the largest fast food chain in the world has ended its sponsorship deal with the International Olympics Committee (IOC) three years early.
A backlash against the clean eating trend is coming, linking it to unhealthy eating habits.
Only 24 percent of people around the world who want to lose weight are actively buying products which address their concerns around obesity, according to a recent GlobalData survey.
While the tale of Hansel and Gretel – two children that manage to defeat a wicked witch that's intent on getting them fat – is a nice enough story, in the real world this is a monster that is not so easily beaten.
The sugar tax will come into force across the UK from April next year, after MPs approved the legislation yesterday.
How long would you wait for a bag of potato chips from a vending machine?
It is time to stop offering discounts or price promotions on unhealthy food and drink, according to the Commons health committee.


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Well, if you are a hardcore gamer and want to expand gaming functionality, the all-new Honor play can be an absolute choice.
Yes, this phone leaves no stone's unturned and is probably one of the best budgeting phones in 2018.
I mean, under just mere 25K, you get the latest Kirin 970 Chipset which is Honor's flagship processor. Still, there are some honor play features which you must know.
Hence, to let you know about the amazing honor play features, you really need to do one thing. Sit back, relax as we go on to unwrap honor play top 5 features of 2018.
- Top 5 Features of Honor Play You Must Know in 2018
- Pricing
- Boasting the Flagship Kirin 970 Processor
- Gaming Features Are Almost Never-ending
- Battery Life Extended to Limits
- It is identical to Honor 10, But a Little Cheaper
- Wrapping Things Up: Honor Play Top 5 Features 2018
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Top 5 Features of Honor Play You Must Know in 2018
Well, speaking about one of the most amazing features of honor play India will bring pricing straight into the limelight. Although this isn't any sort of technical feature, Play's feature is incomplete without its pricing.
In India, the Honor Play is out and that too at a much killer price. Here, you can get your hands on the 4GB variant for just Rs 19,999.
Hence, if your focus is more towards a gaming phone having a set of killer specs, the honor play Amazon is an absolute choice.
Boasting the Flagship Kirin 970 Processor
Although Huawei's flagship processor needs a revamp there is no denying on the Kirin 970. Capable of outperforming even the toughest of the processor, this beast processor is the best to be in honor play.
Over the course of time, Honor has come up with some stunning phones boasting some really serious specs. Hence, in honor play, with the Kirin 970, playing, browsing and every fun activity is bound to be one point.
Gaming Features Are Almost Never-ending
Of course, none of the gaming phones will come without some exceptional gaming features.
Thus, the Honor Play Packs in an all-new GPU Turbo Technology which is an amazing thing.
What is GPU Turbo Technology?
In case if you don't know, the GPU Turbo technology enhances the GPU efficiency around 60%. In addition, it even reduces the single-frame SoC energy by a whopping 30 percent.
Hence, as per my testing about gaming, I found no frame drops even while playing PUBG at the highest settings. More often, it can even beat the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and iPhone X in terms of gaming performance.
Presence of the AI-4D Smart Shock
Other than the GPU Turbo technology, the honor play even comes with an AI-4D Smart Shock Technology. With this, the phone will vibrate in divergent ways depending on gaming actions.
According to Honor, the availability of 3D sound 7.1 Channel Histen Audio will give you an edge if you are playing the first person shooter game. And, you can feel the crunch so as to from where the shots are coming from.
Honor Play's Gaming Suite
With the availability of Honor Play Game Suite, you decide everything yourself. From setting which games need optimization to which who doesn't, you are the master of your own destiny. In addition, you can even block notifications during play and even disable virtual buttons with ease.
Lastly, if you are a PUBG Fan, you can get an exhilarating experience from Honor Play, for sure.
Battery Life Extended to Limits
It truly a bad experience playing PUBG and the battery drains out in between, Right Thankfully, with the Honor Play, you get a rock-solid 3,750 mAh Battery which can last for a day, quite nicely.
And when it comes to the gaming experience, the GPU Turbo Technology reduces the overall power consumption. Here, the consumption is reduced up to 15% which is still, a good achievement.
Hence, you can enjoy your gaming as well as other useful activities on Honor Play, for quite a long time.
It is identical to Honor 10, But a Little Cheaper
Wondering what is that one thing which separates the Honor Play from the rest? Well, its none other than it basic and simpler metal design.
From the first glance, you cannot think that the play is at all a gaming Smartphone with loads of gaming functionalities.
In fact, many of you might have mistaken it as the most powerful honor 10. Hence, with an exceptional smaller notch, a rear fingerprint sensor, and a slightly downgraded camera lens, it looks nothing less than the Honor 10.
Wrapping Things Up: Honor Play Top 5 Features 2018
So, there we go. I hope you have really loved this article and have known Play's Top 5 Features.
Hence, no what you need to do? Just one simple thing. Head down towards the comment section and let me know answers to the following questions:
- Which Honor Play's feature, you liked the Most
- Will You Go on to Buy the honor play?
Either way, you can leave your feedback in the comment section. And, I will respond to it in the quickest manner.
Lastly, share this article with every Gamer and let them know the arrival of mega-beast gaming Smartphone, much sooner.
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Windows Server 2016 is the cloud-ready operating system that supports customer workloads while introducing new technologies that make it easy for customers to transition to cloud computing when they are ready. Windows Server 2016 delivers powerful new layers of security along with Azure-inspired innovation for the applications and infrastructure that power business.
Windows Server 2016 featuresWindows Server 2016 customers benefit from a variety of new features. New features in Standard Edition include Nano Server and unlimited Windows Server containers; customers also receive rights to two Operating System Environments (OSEs) or Windows Server containers with Hyper-V isolation. New features exclusive to Datacenter Edition include Shielded Virtual Machines, software defined networking, Storage Spaces Direct, and Storage Replica; customers receive rights to unlimited OSEs or Windows Server containers with Hyper-V isolation.
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Five generations of Intel HD Graphics tested
Intel's HD Graphics has come a long way over the years, but is it enough to play modern games at 1080p? We tested multiple generations of HD Graphics to find out. The results are respectable, if you keep expectations in check.
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Arrests in the cities across Iran have extended to birthday parties and weddings and dozens have been arrested under such circumstances.
45 men and women were arrested in a party held in a sofa factory, Public prosecutor of Qom reported On May3.
55 women and men were arrested in the southern City of Kerman on the pretext of "destruction of a party organizing network" On May 7, the public prosecutor of Kerman reported.
And finally, Ezzatollah Hamzehnejad, head of the regime's Public and Revolutionary courts of Gorgan – Northern Iran, reported of the arrest of 60 young women and men in a party. He added, "Gorgan's Criminal Court is attending to the case of the rest of the participants in this party."
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