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Martha Wainwright Gets Members of Cibo Matto, Wilco, Dirty Three for New Album
Published Jul 25, 2012Martha Wainwright's last album was her Édith Piaf covers collection, but the Montreal-raised songwriter has now turned her attention back to original material. On October 16, Rufus's little sister will release her latest LP, Come Home to Mama, via MapleMusic.
The disc was produced by Yuka Honda, one-half of '90s Shibuya-kei greats Cibo Matto, with recording largely taking place at Sean Lennon's home studio in New York. Honda's husband, guitarist Nels Cline of Wilco, is featured throughout the album, with other guests including Thomas Bartlett (Doveman), Brad Albetta and Dirty Three's Jim White.
"Making this record was a totally different experience," said Wainwright in a statement. "Yuka's approach was very open. Sometimes I would just demo the song, singing in the closet which served as the vocal booth, then she would build the track around that. In other instances we would jam with a few musicians and try to get a live take."
According to a press release, the album blends the "passionate angst" of her 2005 self-titled debut with the "twisted pop" of 2008's I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too.
Wainwright explained, "This record is a culmination of my life experiences so far. Everything changed for me a couple years ago and this record is a representation of that and a return to the reason I started writing songs. I can't wait to hit the road with my family and new band in tow."
A single has yet to emerge from the collection, but you can peruse the tracklist below and see the skin-heavy cover art above.
Come Home to Mama:
1. I Am Sorry
2. Can You Believe It?
3. Radio Star
4. Proserpina
5. Leave Behind
6. Four Black Sheep
7. Some People
8. I Wanna Make an Arrest
9. All Your Clothes
10. Everything Wrong


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5 Sure 👌 Signs 🚨 He Will Never 🙅 Propose 💍 ...
If marriage is so important to you, you might want him to propose right now. However, not all guys have the same view and you should be looking for signs he'll never propose. Some men would prefer the dating life even when they promise you marriage. The only way to figure out their intentions is through some simple signs. I know the result might be frustrating, but accepting the truth is way better than ignorance. I have gathered five sure signs he will never propose. If your man has any of these, it might be time to decide how important marriage is to you so you can decide if you're going to stay or move on.
1. He's Unable to Express Himself
Does he become skeptical when expressing his feelings towards you? Does he even regret telling you if he did? No matter how a good listener you are, that's a red flag. Communication is the core of a successful marriage. But if he's unable to communicate clearly with you, know that it's definitely not because of you. If you have to pressure him into telling you anything, that's one of the telltale signs he'll never propose.

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The gang's all here with these painted pumpkins inspired by Bo, Woody, Forky, and Buzz. Grab some mini pumpkins, a few craft supplies and paints, and get crafting while you watch Toy Story 4!
Bring home Toy Story 4 on Digital, Movies Anywhere & Blu-ray now.
What You'll Need
- 4 mini pumpkins
- Colorful acrylic paints
- Paint brushes
- Pink, light and dark brown, and white craft foam
- Brown embroidery thread and needle
- Scissors
- Hot glue
How To Make It
- To make Woody's hat, cut out a large oval for the brim. Cut a small circle out of the middle. Next, cut a rounded, triangular shape for the top of the hat. Cut out a long rectangle to go around the hat, and cut a shallow scoop out of it, so it's higher on the sides and lower in the middle.
- Thread your embroidery needle with a double strand of thread and sew around the edge of the brim in large, spaced out stitches.
- Wrap the rectangle around the top of the hat piece and hot glue it in place. Then hot glue that piece onto the brim.
- Cut out a long, thin rectangle from the darker shade of brown. Hot glue it around the base of the hat.
- To make Bo's bow, cut out the bow shape and a thin rectangle.
- Take the two ends and glue them together in the middle. Wrap the rectangle around the middle and hot glue it in place in the back. Cut out one more long thin strip for the ribbon on her head.
- To make Forky's topper, use white craft foam to cut out prongs. Make sure to arch the bottom of the piece to fit along the top of the pumpkin.
- Paint your pumpkins with a white base coat. Let dry completely.
- Paint faces on Bo, Buzz and Woody, and hair on Bo and Woody. Add white, purple and green detail to Buzz.
- Hot glue Bo's ribbon and bow, Forky's topper, and Woody's hat to the pumpkins.
All cutting and hot gluing should be done by an adult.
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Allegiance, A New Musical From Star Trek TOS's George Takei. Details Emerge.
Back in August during Vegas Khhaann!, George Takei mentioned he was working on a new Broadway musical that focuses on the extreme hardship during the Japanese American internment camps of WWII. If you haven't read our coverage of Vegas Khhaann! day one, George talked about his own family's experience. Including loosing their home and being kept in horse stalls at the Santa Anita race track in Southern California. It was amazingly powerful stuff. Now, more details about the musical have emerged with a story synopsis and George's co-star, Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga.
Allegiance is a new musical about love, family and heroism during the Japanese American internment, with music and lyrics by Jay Kuo and book by Jay Kuo and Lorenzo Thione, starring Tony Award (R) winning actress Ms. Lea Salonga and screen and TV icon, Mr. George Takei.
"Allegiance is a major musical about a forgotten part of history," says Takei, who spent his childhood in an internment camp in Arkansas and was a founder of the Japanese American National Museum. "Kuo's music soars, and the epic story stirs deep emotions. This is a hugely important, historic work."
Allegiance follows the Omura family, forced from their home in Salinas, California to the Heart Mountain internment camp in the wastelands of Wyoming during World War II. Their story reflects the deep conflicts of a nation and a people divided: father Tatsuo, a successful store owner, resists their unjust internment; mother Kimiko fears for their future, quietly resigned to their fate; older son James volunteers in an all-Japanese army regiment; and younger son Sam yearns for acceptance by and inclusion in America.
Allegiance held its first staged reading at the Japanese American National Museum on July 13, 2009. It held a second, full reading on February 22, 2010 at the Mainstage Theatre on 42nd Street in NYC to rave audience reviews. A third industry reading is planned for October 2010, with an eye towards a Broadway bow in 2011-12. (source Allegiance Facebook Fan Page)
Become a fan of Allegiance on Facebook here.
Visit the official website here.
Check out Lea Salonga performing "Second Chances" from Allegiance below


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Sweet, succulent prawns are the perfect match for the spicy Bloody Mary shot.
- 500ml good tomato juice, chilled
- 150ml vodka
- Finely grated zest and juice of
- 1 lemon, plus a little extra juice for the glasses
- 2–3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
- To serve
- 1 tsp each celery salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp crushed sea salt
- 1 lemon, sliced and cut into small pieces
- 16 caper berries or pitted green olives
- 16 large cooked tail-on prawns
- Measure the tomato juice, vodka and lemon zest and juice into a large non-metallic jug. Add the Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and a pinch of salt. Stir well and add more Worcestershire sauce or Tabasco to taste depending on how spicy you like it. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. If making straight away, see GH tip above.
- Mix the celery salt, pepper and sea salt together on a small plate. Dip the rims of 16 shot glasses into a little lemon juice or water to wet the rim only, then dip into the salt and pepper mix to coat the edges. Set aside.
- When ready to serve, thread a lemon slice, caper berry or olive, and a prawn on to 16 cocktail sticks. Carefully pour the Bloody Mary into the shot glasses, and place a filed cocktail stick on top of each glass.


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Take advantage of living and studying in San Francisco, one of the world's premier travel destinations.
The BSBA in Hospitality Management program works in partnership with leading San Francisco hospitality firms and organizations to provide you with the hands-on knowledge and practical skills to be the best in the business.
Hospitality Management Video Transcript »
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USF's location plays a key role in our program's experiential education emphasis. We visit hotels, five-star restaurants, event venues, and visit with alumni who are now professionals in the field. Our proximity to the world-class wine regions of Sonoma and Napa Valley allows us to provide an educational experience unmatched by other programs.
We emphasize student experiences to facilitate your success and have a well-structured hospitality internship requirement that helps prepare you for jobs in San Francisco or anywhere around the world. We encourage you to diversify across several industries to best match your interests and skillsets.
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We first purchased insurance for Blue Skye when she was a puppy, 6 years ago. Up until this time, we have only used the insurance twice for a bladder infection. Last September, I had noticed what I thought was a broken bone on her right front leg, which needless to say turned out to be a soft tissue sarcoma which was also attached to the underlying muscle which had to be removed as well. The entire claim amount has been greater than $13000 and was submitted to PetPlan thru multiple claim forms for oncology testing, surgery and radiation therapy which has lasted over 4 months to this point. PetPlan has been outstanding in communications and prompt payments. We are so glad to have this insurance. Without it, we would not have been able to care for Blue Skye who is a Therapy Dog, Read Dog and a Frisbee disc dog who demonstrated at freestyle Frisbee shows. Our deepest thanks go out to PetPlan for their being so helpful to us in caring for her.
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Escape, relax and learn to play
the kora in our idyllic rural compound
Booking now for: Nov 2020 – April 2021 and beyond
We welcome guests throughout our winter season for a tailor made, all-inclusive holiday. People come to learn the kora, but others come just to experience an unusual yet relaxing holiday.
A kora retreat is the perfect get-away from the cold, from as little as one week up to several months to soak up West African music and culture. Play as much or as little of the kora as you like!
Kora Holiday Prices:
- 490€ per week
- A non-playing kora partner or friend sharing the room is charged at 120€ per week.
This includes:
- kora tuition
- loan of a kora
- private room
- all meals and hot drinks
We offer discounts and work-exchange to music students and those on low-incomes who wish to study the kora. Please get in touch if this applies to you.
We have increasing numbers of guests who simply want to enjoy a holiday in a beautiful location. They enjoy being part of an interesting community in a different culture, with that essential quality of the opportunity to really relax as everything is taken care of. Either go into town to shop, browse the colourful market, have some clothes tailor-made, or stroll to the beach along sandy tropical paths.
Want to be active and learn something? We now have Moussa Camara a batik artist on site most days and he can work with absolute beginners or those with experience. You can go kayaking in the mangroves with Adam and myself (any excuse and we're there!). There are sand-painting artists in the village very happy to teach you the art and our good friend Elhadj, tailor extraordinaire, will even help you make a skirt or simple dress. All craftspeople are paid direct, usually for around 15 euros a day.
Non-Kora Holiday Prices:
One person, one room
- 220€ per week
- 340€ per week
- private room
- all meals and hot drinks
We have separated out the cost of airport transfers as some people come to us direct and also because the cost can be shared. Most people however are collected from Banjul airport by our good friend Ansumane and we arrange this for you. The cost is 60 euros per trip, each way and is shared between the number of people being collected.
Late flights mean spending a night at Ansumane's home in The Gambia as the border closes at night. He has a simple private guest room with double bed, mosquito net, private toilet and shower facilities. You will find a torch handy as he often has not been able to recharge lights.
Find out more below….
Our large family compound is on the outskirts of this small town onthe coast of southern Senegal, just below the Gambia. Situated a 20 minute leisurely walk to a beautiful, deserted beach or the vibrant and bustling fishing port community. We can provide you with plenty of opportunities to explore its markets, local shops and guided river or bird watching tours. Live music events, festivals and carnivals are dotted throughout the winter season – ask for exact dates.
Kafountine has a host of wonderful wildlife, outstanding natural beauty and a friendly laid-back local culture and lovely fresh local food making this area a real haven.
All levels of ability welcome, from absolute beginners to experienced players. Lessons adapted to your ability and your aims with teaching conducted in the morning leaving your afternoons free.
Truly custom make your own kora experience; either immerse yourself in an intensive kora retreat or take the laid back approach with a gentle introductory holiday.
Simple, comfortable and clean with Double, Twin or Family rooms available
Non-kora playing guests are very welcome and can be accommodated for 120€ per week if sharing a room.
All bedding and towels are provided, and all beds have mosquito nets. There is wifi available but not at the houses, in an attempt to retain that truly relaxed and remote feeling.
We also have two lovely new eco-lodges – each tucked away in its own private garden. One is close to the observation tower and wildlife pond.
Each lodge is a simple one-roomed double-bed house. One has been built with woven bamboo walls and the second with pampalan, the stems of the huge ronier palm leaves.
Both are light and airy, and have private outdoor showers and aroma-free (!) compost toilets.
There is a 100€ per week supplement for staying in either lodge.
All our prices include all meals and hot drinks which are served in the dining
area at the main house. There are tea and coffee making facilities at each lodge.
Breakfast – fruit, bread, spreads and porridge are regular fare, with the majority of the fruit grown on our land.
Lunch – a variety of traditional Senegalese dishes cooked on site by our lovely cook, Jida. Eaten communally, no menu. Mostly fish and rice, very occasionally chicken if the seaid rough and there's been no fishing! Vegetarian option if required.
Dinner – a light meal often pasta, salad or if you're lucky homemade chips
All drinking water is drawn directly from our well and is clean and fresh, though bottled water is readily available in town for those who prefer it.
The best way to get here is to fly direct to Banjul airport in The Gambia.
You can then be met at the airport by our associate and good friend Ansoumane who will take you on the 90 min drive, crossing over into Senegal to our compound. This trip is charged separately at 60€ each way; up to 4 people can share this trip and cost.
- Wifi is now available on site, though not at the houses, so you can remain blissfully disconnected if you prefer.
- Solar power enables the charging of phones, cameras etc. There is no power in any of the rooms. We supply you with rechargeable lights.
- Bikes are available to borrow
Lots more advice or information is available so please do contact us for any queries regarding anything from the area, flights, health, money or local culture etc..
To give you a taste of life in Kafountine and at our home there, here is a beautiful piece written by regular visitor Annie Menter of Arts and Society
Blog from the Bush
I have a feeling Serge Gainsbourg might have rather enjoyed this run down little eating house on the edge of town, although it probably doesn't quite match the jaunty romanticism of his sixties song 'Couleur Café. I love the 'Rainbow in my Mind' image alongside these two old geezers.
Five days in and my head and my heart have become attuned to life back in the bush. A shift in thought processes, a slowing down and reconfiguring of my days. Connections that have lain dormant between annual visits start to resurface. A walk into town throws up new images as well as familiar faces and known landmarks – greetings with strangers are exchanged always with a welcoming smile. I lie in bed musing on what needs to be done before the heat of the day forces us into the shade to consider our options. The night orchestra of cicadas steps away from centre stage and the sound waves are taken over by myriad bird songs, competing for air time- I begin to recognise a few – the double whistle of the Gonolek, the gentle murmur of the Laughing Dove, the chattering banter of the Bulbuls and the cheerful notes of the Paradise Flycatcher. With the wind in the right direction this jam session is underpinned by the drone of the Atlantic heading up the beach a mile away.
Visitors arrive. Malang the painter hoping to sell a few canvases but happy to chat and hang out. Monsieur La Crevette, his bicycle laden with juicy prawns for supper. Buba arranging a river trip through the mangroves deep into the heart of the Casamance. Gida brings warm baguettes for breakfast, while Moussa organises a visit to Ousman the aluminium smelter on the other side of town. Simon and I are keen to document the process of how the ubiquitous cooking pots and ladles are made. A shopping trip to the market produces pawpaw, bananas, aubergines, tomatoes, freshly made peanut butter, fragrant honey and dangerously hot red and yellow chilli peppers as well as bags of hibiscus flowers and baobab fruit for life saving drinks in the heat of the day. A lunch of spicy fish and rice and lazy conversation around the communal bowl sends us straight to our beds for an afternoon siesta, then a leisurely game of boules in the 'keno clearing' before heading to the beach around 4pm.
The sandy path though the bush to the beach is imprinted on my brain. Past the palm wine tapper perched precariously beneath the palm fronds gathering the potent sap, past women with impossibly heavy head loads, a family of four balanced circus style on one bicycle, the children chanting 'toubab, toubab' at the sight of me, a donkey cart over laden with wood for the fish smokery. Frothy pink branches of bougainvillea beckon us down the final stretch of path before it opens out onto an empty beach, apart from the odd cow gazing out to sea and a few roaming dogs. The expectation of being immersed in the warm waves that are rolling into shore is almost too much and I head straight out towards the sinking sun. A pirogue glides silently across the horizon like a child's boat in a shadow puppet show. I swim as hard as I can then turn to float on my back, the sky above a blue backdrop for an osprey heading inland grasping its fish tea, a pied kingfisher hovers before plunging headlong into the water and the terns show off their aerial skills as they dip and dive a few feet away.
Up the beach at his make shift Baobab Bar, Kofi is waiting with freshly squeezed mandarin juice and coconut milk and we easily pick up the conversation started 12 months ago.
Walking back to the compound, the bush turns to deep green and then black throwing up dramatic outlines against a blushing sky – evening rushes in and with it comes the inevitable cicada sound-scape and the smell of wood smoke as stoves are lit and families gather. Someone is drumming and a taxi's sound system blasts out a mix of classic Marley and Senegalese rap. We turn the corner and the blast of the passing taxi is replaced by a sweet kora melody laid over with the percussive clatter of supper preparations. Time for a cooling shower gazing up at a now night sky pocked with stars ….. for now this is home.


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The substitution and formation of red-shifted chlorophylls
Novel pigments and new directions in photosynthesis: past, now and future
Research Location
School of Life and Environmental Sciences
Program Type
This project will investigate the molecular mechanisms of biosynthesis of red-shifted chlorophylls, which includes the biochemical steps leading to the formation of red-shifted chlorophylls (Chl d and Chl f), including the enzymes and genetic structures and the regulation of these steps. To address this problem, the integrated methods – embracing bioinformatics, genomics and biochemistry – will be developed to pinpoint the active gene(s) and enzyme(s). In the late stage of the project, we will explore the potential application of those red-shifted chlorophylls in biotechnology.
Additional Information
• Current PhD/Hons topics being undertaken at the location or with the supervisors
Three PhD Projects are being undertaken in A/Prof Chen's laboratory.
1. Light-harvesting systems in Chromera velia
2. Function of antenna systems in a newly isolated cyanobacterium containing chlorophyll f
3. Global protein analysis of cyanobacterium Acaryochloris marina under various oxygen-stressed conditions.
• Is the opportunity also available for Honours students?
Yes, one-year potential projects are available for honours students. Details please contact A/Prof Min Chen (firstname.lastname@example.com)
• Techniques, methodologies, research approaches, technologies, etc., employed by the project - e.g., electron microscopy, textual analysis, etc.
Pigment and pigment-bound protein analyses are performed by using a spectrophotometer, fluorescence photometer and other molecular spectral analysis methods.
General protein isolation and characteristic methods, such as electrophoresis (SDS_PAGE, IEF, Western Blotting, Native electrophoresis, 2-D gel, peptide mass finger printing and other proteomic analysis, protein structure (electron microscope image analysis and single particle modeling).
Chromatographic anaylsis such as HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography), FPLC (Fast protein liquid chromatography), gel filtration and ion-exchanging columns for proteins and protein-complexes purification.
DNA, RNA isolation, PCR (DNA as templates) and RT-PCR (RNA as templates), Gene transformation and functional studies in vitro.
HDR Inherent Requirements
In addition to the academic requirements set out in the Science Postgraduate Handbook, you may be required to satisfy a number of inherent requirements to complete this degree. Example of inherent requirement may include:
- Confidential disclosure and registration of a disability that may hinder your performance in your degree;
- Confidential disclosure of a pre-existing or current medical condition that may hinder your performance in your degree (e.g. heart disease, pace-maker, significant immune suppression, diabetes, vertigo, etc.);
- Ability to perform independently and/or with minimal supervision;
- Ability to undertake certain physical tasks (e.g. heavy lifting);
- Ability to undertake observatory, sensory and communication tasks;
- Ability to spend time at remote sites (e.g. One Tree Island, Narrabri and Camden);
- Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights;
- Ability to operate heavy machinery (e.g. farming equipment);
- Hold or acquire an Australian driver's licence;
- Hold a current scuba diving license;
- Hold a current Working with Children Check;
- Meet initial and ongoing immunisation requirements (e.g. Q-Fever, Vaccinia virus, Hepatitis, etc.)
You must consult with your nominated supervisor regarding any identified inherent requirements before completing your application.
Want to find out more?
Contact us to find out what's involved in applying for a PhD. Domestic students and International students
Contact Research Expert to find out more about participating in this opportunity.
Browse for other opportunities within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences .
Photosynthesis, evolution of oxygenic photosynthesis, chlorophyll, light-harvesting complexes, phycobiliproteins, chlorophyll-binding protein complexes, proteomics of membrane-bound protein complexes, Protein structural models. Stress-response plant physiology (light, oxygen and nutrients), biosynthesis of chlorophyll and other photopigments. Acaryochloris, blue-green algae, cyanobacteria, Bioinformatics and functional genomics, hongdechloris
Opportunity ID
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is: 1306
Other opportunities with Professor Min Chen
- Evolutionary relationships of aerobic and anaerobic metabolic reactions
- Spectral extension in photosynthesis: molecular mechanism of photosynthesis driven by red-shifted chlorophylls
- Molecular mechanism of photo-regulation in cyanobacteria
- Developing a pathway to incorporate red-shifted chlorophylls into light-harvesting complexes to extend the solar spectrum in photosynthesis
- Light-harvesting complexes: adaptation and efficiency
- Cyanobaterial photoregulatory mechanisms, pigmentation varieties and their evolutionary significance


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>>if you are looking for free resources and excellent material to print out on Human Trafficking please check out these sites.
the blue campaign
-a division of the US Department of Homeland Security dedicated to fighting human trafficking. This site has posters, pamphlets, and a variety of handouts for community, law enforcement, social workers, healthcare providers, and faith based organizations. For more info click HERE.
the campaign to rescue & restore victims of human trafficking
-a division of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, a Division of the US Department of Health & Human Services. They provide services to immigrants who have been trafficked to the United States, through their program ATIP. This a great site to visit for more information on the public benefits that are available to those individuals who have been trafficked to the United States. To access printable materials and brochures created by ATIP click HERE.
the national human trafficking resource center
-this organization behind the National Anti-Human Trafficking Hotline Number. As well as providing 24/7 assistance to victims of trafficking through their hotline number, their site is full of excellent resources. This site host everything from pamphlets and articles to entire powerpoints. For more information please click HERE.
the a21 campaign
-this is an international campaign to end human trafficking. They are a Christian, non-profit lead by Christine Caine (check out her incredible testimony here). The resources that they offer are pamphlets on prayer and awareness, as well as video testimonies. For more information click HERE. A21 also offer a youth based curriculum called Bodies are not Commodities, for more information on this free curriculum please click HERE.
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On 11 July, MA Design Expanded Practice students displayed in the MA Studios the outcome of their work on the 10 week-long project "Pataphysical Responses to the Most Urgent and Intractable Problems of Our Age", in a show titled "HA HA! (Hinting At Having Alternatives!)".
An Ouvroir de Design Potentielle (OuDePO – Laboratory/Workshop of Design Potentiality) was instituted in the Design Department. The OuDePo was formed to initiate a pataphysical curriculum in order to have a playful, yet critical purchase on design and designing- and, in particular, the part design plays in enacting neo-liberal programmes.
The quixotic programme of 'pataphysical design' effects deviance, disruption and, ultimately seeks to detour what is deemed the 'proper' way to think, imagine and act in design practice; it does so in order to circumvent the blocks (blocs) produced by design orthodoxies, finding 'alternative' methods and 'imaginary solutions' (of which pataphysics is the science).
The work presented in the show issues from thirteen ouvroirs (laboratories), which were formed to research, explore and propose responses to the most stubborn (intractable) and pressing, urgent (used ironically or seriously) problems and questions of the day.
Here are a few examples of the projects on display:
Ethical Botany and Cultivated Elysiums (Team: Keer Wei, Wei Peng, Yaoyao Tang)
The program of this ouvroir is to explore the increasingly important spiritual-ethical bond between the plant world and the human world. In this instance, the concept of the divine force of nature was used for a pataphysical program tackling the plastic islands of the Atlantic currents. The ouvroir developed an apparatus that afforded the opportunity to mix human breath (chi) and mycellium spores and introduce the mixture into 1) a rubber-duck like float that would take up to a year floating on the ocean currents before reaching the plastic island and/or 2) duck egg-like bombs that could be thrown from a passing ship or dropped from a plane directly on it. In both cases the objects are designed to release the spiritual-botanic mixture so that it may start to grow on and/or attack the plastics that are accumulating in our oceans and which, pose a threat to ocean life forms and, ultimately, humanity.
Continue reading "MA Design Expanded Practice student projects: "Pataphysical Responses to the Most Urgent and Intractable Problems of Our Age""


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The Pennington County Sheriff's Office is now hiring part-time correctional officers. This is an outstanding opportunity to discover the perfect career as a student, earn extra cash and be a part of a proud, professional organization. Part-time correctional officers will be utilized to fill in four or eight hour overnight shift posts. Correctional officers will be put through paid security and on-the-job training. Mandatory training will run 8am to 5pm Monday, December 19th to December 30th with the 23rd through the 26th off for the holidays.
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Pop! member Glenn Ball posted a message on the band's official website on Tuesday revealing that the group have split up after their label BMG pulled the plug. "Unfortunately we are not going ahead with the fourth single," Ball wrote on Pop!'s forum. "BMG have decided they don't want to pump any more money into the project. It's a shame cause 'Xanido' is a great song and was already to go, but they looked at the last 3 and decided it wasn't worth it."
Pop!'s Glenn Ball Scores With The 411's Carolyn Owlett
Pop! member Glenn Ball has hooked up with Carolyn Owlett from The 411, The Mirror is reporting. "They went to the premiere of Team America at Soho Hotel in London on Tuesday night for their first date," a spy blabbed. "It went really well. In fact, things went so well between them that they went back to Glenn's flat for a few more drinks in private."
Pop!'s Glenn Ball Aces Vibrator 101
Pop! star Glenn Ball spoke with The Mirror about his knowledge of sex toys. "There's a new Rabbit Deluxe which has got loads of different speeds on it," he explained. "I know a couple of girls who have them and they all say it's excellent. Maybe I'll get my next girlfriend to bring hers round. You know, 'Bring a bottle, bring a vibrator.'"
Pop! 'Serious' Video
Pop! are out with the music video to their new single 'Serious', which is released on January 10th in the UK. The UK pop group feature Glenn Ball, Hannah Lewis, Jamie Tinkler and Jade McGuire. Watch it online via YouTube/Vevo below.
Liberty X's Kelli Young Dumped By Pop!'s Glenn Ball
Liberty X singer Kelli Young has been dumped by Pop! member Glenn Ball, according to The Mirror. "They were great together and got on brilliantly but Glenn's still so young," a friend of the couple explained. "He's new to the music scene and obviously it's all still very exciting for him. Basically he didn't want to be tied down." The friend added, "Kelli's upset, but she knew the relationship was going to be hard to maintain. It's very difficult when you're in a band to keep seeing someone."
POP! 'Heaven And Earth' Video
POP! are out with the video to their debut single 'Heaven And Earth', set for a May 24th release in the UK. Watch the video online at YouTube.
Pop Newcomers Pop
The Daily Star reports Pete Waterman is introducing a new girl group called Pop. "I've never been so excited about an act as I am about Pop!," Waterman gushed. 'Heaven and Earth', the first single from the band and will be released in May.


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View Report Card/Progress Reports
All report cards can be found digitally in your ParentVUE account. For students in grades 3-12 you will also see progress reports digitally.
To do this go to the "Report Card" option in the left hand side
The Report Card screen has four different areas. The first is near the top right hand side where you can change the Grading Term for the Report Card or Progress report.
The second is near the top left hand side and that is the link to the downloadable Report Card / Progress Report that is like the ones that are printed and sent home
The third is the web view of the Report Card / Progress Report with the classes sorted by the scheduled period and had the Course, Room, Teacher, and Grade. The teachers' names are links to their email address so if you have any questions or would like to email them you can do so from this screen.
The fourth and final section of this screen is the Grade Legend. This is the chart for determining what a letter is as a number grade, or what a number grade is for a letter grade. Because there is a difference between letter and number grades from grades 3-5 to 6-12 it is broken up to show the conversion for grades 3-5 first and 6-12 second.
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My friend over at HonorShame.com has posted an exceptional gospel video. He captures so many key themes that I talk about on this blog
Due to his background, you will notice that he presents honor and shame from more of a Muslim (rather than Chinese) perspective. Nevertheless, the video is still helpful for anyone wanting to understand the biblical story through an honor-shame lens.
I highly recommend people check out his blog. He has great posts every week. His post this past week is called "How to Despise Shame."


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You can check the owner's information at whois service provided by the registrar of the domain, for example, most of our domains are registered at NameSilo.com, you can check at https://www.namesilo.com/whois.php if the domain not secured by privacy settings, please notice that always check the owner's information at the registrar of the domain, because there are some whois service other than registrars using cached data, it may cause incorrect information appeared.
If you wanna buy a domain from the owner, the most important issues are fund payment and domain transfer, the cheapest and fastest way is to trust the seller, remit the fund, then wait for the domain transferred (or pushed) to you, but not every seller is trustworthy.
Buyers wish get the domain before the fund paid to the seller, sellers won't transfer the domain before they got the payment, so there are many companies in charge to collect the fund and (or) transfer the domain, they help transfer the domain to the buyer if they got the fund from buyer, and remit the fund to the seller if they are sure of that the buyer got the name, of course they collect fees to do these works, and it the amount could be huge sometimes.
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If you can afford it, please don't hesitate to get your favorite domain name into your account, it is only one, and it may not for sale for always, and the price may be raised out of your control in the future.
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Option 1 : Remit We will provide our bank account for you if you choose remit the fund directly, the bank account will be exactly the same with the domain owner, so there is no way the fund goes to other person who does not own the name, you can check the information at Whois system (https://www.namesilo.com/whois.php), check it if they are the same with the bank account information, our bank is the biggest one in Taiwan, and it has JPMorgan Chase, CitiBank, Wells Fargo Bank in New York as correspondent banks also, the fund will be received in one working day usually.
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Please notice that the Escrow may ask you provide government documents prove your identity to prevent against money laundering laws.
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Whenever the domain name appears in your account you created at your registrar, you can say it the domain is yours if you can control everything include changing the owner information of the domain, so please make sure the account created by yourself, and keep the passwords in secret.
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We suggest select push your domain name directly, though it needs you create an account at NameSilo, but it is the fastest way you can get the name.
We won't take any benefit from NameSilo, and we will lost the right to control the domain name immediatly, most of sellers may not like it, because there has no chance to regret, especially in case they can not sure the fund if arrived.
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Bertha to buzz the Bahamas02.08.2014 15:37
Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season, developed earlier this week. The storm is currently lying over the Caribbean Sea but it is forecast to move west-northwestwards across the east of the Dominican Republic tonight, before skirting past the Bahamas tomorrow (Sunday). The storm system is expected to drift northwards then north-eastwards into the North Atlantic Ocean during the first half of next week.
Forecasts suggest that Bertha will not strengthen much in the next couple of days, but it may reach hurricane strength on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. By that time the system is not expected to be close to land.
Despite this lack of intensification, Tropical Storm Bertha is still expected to bring hazardous weather to the Caribbean. Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) are warning of sustained winds of 50mph close to the storm centre. Stronger gusts are expected.By: George Goodfellow
As well as strong winds, Bertha is also expected to bring heavy rain to the islands along its path. Reports from Dominica indicate that 57mm of rain had fallen at Melville Hall Airport between Friday and today. Forecasts suggest that over the course of this weekend between 75mm (3 inches) and 125mm (5 inches) of rain are expected to fall in some areas. A few isolated parts of Puerto Rico could see as much as 200mm (8 inches) of rain.
There have already been reports of flooding in Puerto Rico, and with more rain expected the National Weather Service in San Juan has already issued flash flood warnings.
So far, the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane season has been fairly quiet. On average we'd expect to have seen one or two tropical storms by the start of August, so Bertha being only the second named storm is not unusual. The hurricane season starts in June and usually peaks in activity in September before tailing off in October and November. Forecasts for the current season suggest that it will be a little below the long term average of 12 named storms, 6 or 7 of which will become hurricanes.


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Dr. Wendy Robinson, Superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools, was chosen by members of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS) as the 2018 District II Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Robinson was then selected as the Indiana Superintendent of the Year from among the 8 IAPSS District Superintendents of the Year.
Winners are selected by other superintendents in their district who consider the qualifications and accomplishments of area colleagues and their instructional leadership during a time of limited resources. This is Robinson's second time to be selected as the District II Superintendent of the Year. She was also the recipient in 2008.
Robinson has been in an administrator in Fort Wayne Community Schools for more than 30 years, serving as an assistant principal, principal, area administrator, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent before becoming superintendent in 2003.
Fort Wayne Community Schools has addressed school funding challenges with a three-tiered approach 1) adopting district structures and processes that focus spending on activities that support student achievement, 2) participating in lobbying and other activities at the state level to improve funding and strengthen academic programs and 3) obtaining federal grants to help fill resource gaps. The superintendent's cabinet serves as a budget examination team to ensure all department and school-level budgets align with the district's mission, vision and core values. Improvement plans have been created throughout the district and contributed to a recent $2.5 million reduction of the transportation budget by implementing staggered school start times. The district's grant successes include $42 million over a five-year period for a Teacher Incentive Fund and $1.2 million from 2014 to 2017 for school counseling.
The district takes pride in its diversity and its nearly 90 percent graduation rate.
Robinson earned a B.S. degree in elementary education from DePauw University, two master's degrees from Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, and her doctorate from Ball State University. She is a board member of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. and served as the president of the Indiana Urban Superintendents Association in 2012-2013.
As the 2018 Indiana Superintendent of the Year Dr. Robinson will compete for the National Superintendent of the year against the other forty-nine state winners at the AASA National Conference in Nashville, TN in February.
As of the publication date of this newsletter Dr. Robinson has been selected as one of the four finalists for the National Superintendent of the Year.
What program(s) or activities in your school district that focus on improving student learning do you feel are the most successful?
Our starting point in educating all students to high standards is to make sure our students are ready to learn and have the supports they need to excel to their highest potential. We developed a Pyramid for Success many years ago to focus on all aspects of learning – from eliminating barriers to learning to helping students be resilient in striving for success to setting expectations and provide support to reach academic excellence.
When I became superintendent, we began to take a hard look at what students needed to be successful. We realized we needed to add resources to address the social and emotional needs of students so they would be ready to learn. We added case managers, therapeutic counselors and other resources for students. We also provided professional learning and additional support for staff members so they knew how to better understand students and the environment from which they come.
We implemented Positive Behavior Intervention Systems, and as a part of that training for staff members, we looked at what it means to be culturally responsive. We established structures and support for staff to ensure they were trained in classroom management and knew where to go to get additional resources. We worked with administrators, small teams of staff members and parents, and eventually entire building staff over a course of three years. Additional support was added if principals noticed teachers struggling in a particular area.
In addition to the technical aspect of classroom management, we had to work on the cultural aspect of traditional discipline. Staff members needed to learn how to set classroom expectations while balancing their own expectations and experiences with those of their students while not dishonoring student experiences. Staff members began to understand that a defiant student might have issues that need to be addressed in ways other than kicking him or her out of the classroom. By working with the student on a deeper level, the student doesn't miss class time, finds more success in the classroom and is more successful in and out of school.
To tie all of this together, in 2016 we opened the Family and Community Engagement Center. This center is designed to be a starting point for new families to the District, where they can find the support they need to navigate the system and get off to a great start. The Center also serves as a resource for a variety of opportunities throughout a family's time with FWCS. College and career-readiness programs are offered through the center, as are health and wellness programs, services for homeless families and Study Connection, the District's well-regarded tutoring program.
What have been your most significant challenges as a supt. and how have you dealt with them?
The politicizing of public education has been one of the most significant – and frustrating – challenge of my time as superintendent. This was emerging in my early years with the introduction of charter schools in Indiana. It wasn't long before that grew into a voucher program that is now on the verge of being replicated across the country. Our state has managed to turn a system that was designed to educate all students – not just those from certain families or those who could afford it – to one that is driven by profits. Our state has created a system that further polarizes the haves and the have-nots. This will continue to grow as the accountability system disproportionately penalizes high-poverty schools.
Though all the changes, however, we do not just sit quietly on the sidelines. We work closely with state legislators to make sure they know how their decisions affect our schools, and we serve as educational experts. We are trusted because we don't just lobby for our own interests; we look out for the interests of children throughout the state. We connect with other advocacy group and parents to strengthen our position. We meet with legislators frequently, invite them to visit our schools to see our teachers and students in action and have a lobbyist who works on our behalf in Indianapolis when we can't do our own lobbying. We also have open communication lines with our federal legislators. With the Federal and State governments playing a significant role in education policy and funding, we must make sure we have a voice at the table.
If you could improve one aspect of K-12 Education today, what would it be and what changes would you make?
Fort Wayne Community Schools would not be as successful as we are today without structures in place. As a large district, it is too easy to get distracted with the latest ideas and newest trends. We decided many years ago that we needed to become a learning system, to set a direction and move in that direction together. Schools must focus on supporting our adult learners (staff members) at the state and local levels.
With the support of Learning Forward, at FWCS we have trained many administrators and district leaders in how to use common language and supports to elevate teaching and learning. School leaders are able to take the district-level agenda and deliver it to school staff in order to have consistency throughout the district in instruction. The focus is always on what is best for students and how can teachers, administrators and other staff members be supported to provide the best opportunities for the nearly 30,000 students who enter our building each day.
Developing this type of system does not happen overnight and does not come without expense. It is important for elected officials and educational leaders to understand that to improve student outcomes, we must allow for the continuous improvement of the adults who teach them.
What advice would you give to aspiring or beginning superintendents?
Build strong relationships with your employees, families, students, school board, community leaders, business owners, neighborhood associations and anyone who lives or works in your community. Our city is a diverse one, with a large population of African and Burmese immigrants, in addition to Caucasian, African-American and Hispanic populations. We are in every neighborhood in Fort Wayne, and we serve nearly 30,000 children every year. We know we cannot be successful without strong community support.
The trust we have established in the community has led lead community organizations and businesses to support our schools financially and otherwise. For example, we have a strong partnership with Parkview Health, which provides nurses and wellness coaches for the benefit of students and staff. Parkview also operates our Health and Wellness Centers and contributes to countless projects throughout the year to improve the physical and emotional health of our staff and students.
As you prepared for the National Superintendent of the Year competition what was your biggest challenge and what have you taken away from the experience?
The most challenging aspect of this process is the attention that it brought. I prefer not to be in the spotlight. Each call for an interview or congratulations from a friend or colleague from across the country brought with it a certain level of discomfort for me. I realize, however, that this spotlight is really not on me but on Fort Wayne Community Schools. My team and this district deserves to be recognized for the hard work done each day to educate all students to high standards.
Too often, urban school districts are written off as being unsuccessful and not innovative. Fort Wayne Community Schools defies those stereotypes. If being recognized in this way calls attention to the great work our students and staff do, I am willing to accept it.
Has your involvement in this process and the opportunity to look at the superintendence from a national perspective given you any new or different feelings about the role of the superintendent in today's challenging educational environment?
This process has served as a reminder that the education world is much smaller than we realize. On many different levels, we're all connected in some way trying to do the same high quality work for students. Through we may live in different parts of the country, have different numbers of students and have varying degrees of diversity, our challenges and opportunities are remarkably similar.
This honor has also allowed me to renew some old connections. The overwhelming support from friends and colleagues across the country is heartwarming and inspiring. As a superintendent, I don't also way time to nurture those relationships, and it is a good reminder of the connection we have in wanting students to be the very best.


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Do we have a good one for you today – the Apple iPhone 6S takes on the new OnePlus 3. We will admit that the iPhone 6S is almost a year old, but it is still the newest model being sold. We will also concede that this is an Android website, but we still need to know how the competition holds up to Android – especially because we usually juice the Apple. We have two all-metal devices that are quality throughout and look the part of a flagship smartphone. It is always extra fun for me when we compare our Android devices to an iPhone. Both devices serve the same function, but they go about it in a different manner. Let's look for some common ground among these two devices and then we will look at each device on their own.
The Apple iPhone 6S and the OnePlus 3 have very little in common. The size of their display is different, so that makes their physical size different. They use a different screen technology and different display resolutions. They use different processors, different amounts of RAM, different GPUs – but they both offer a 64GB variant, and both do not have the option to expand their memory, although you can buy a 128GB iPhone 6S model. Both offer a great camera, but the iPhone is showing its age. The devices both have a fingerprint sensor that will unlock the device – the iPhone can use to authorize Apple Pay transactions, and the OP3 can be used for mobile payments and Android Pay. Both have non-removable batteries, but only the OP3 has a rapid charge feature. Both have some of the usual suspects – WiFi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, NFC (iPhone is for Apple Pay only), and both have a v2.0 reversible USB connector (different types) for charging and data transfer.
Please take a careful look at the detailed Specifications Comparison chart below and here you will see just how these two great devices stack up against one another – click on the "View Full Comparison" link at the end of the chart to expand the details. After that, we will look at each device in greater depth and point out some of its pros and cons. From all of this information, we will try to determine the winner based on specs and execution of design and functions.
Apple iPhone 6S
The Apple iPhone 6S is nothing more than a refresh on the iPhone 6 – not an entirely new device as Tim Cook would like you to believe. If you are a lover of all things Apple, you will probably like the 6S – the iPhone has always been about incremental steps. Apple did improve the aluminum body, gave it a new processor, updated camera, new video options and a 3D Touch Display. Even the most avid Android user cannot deny that the iPhone 6S is a beautifully designed smartphone with a solid build.
The iPhone 6S sports a 4.7-inch IPS LCD FHD display with a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels and 326 pixels-per-inch (PPI) with their infamous retina display. The iPhone 6S gets a new 64-bit Twister A9 dual-core processor clocked at 1.84GHz – it is smooth and fast when operating Apple's iOS, but then not much is asked of it in the way of multitasking. Apple does use a PowerVR GT7600 GPU that offers up fantastic graphics. The iPhone 6S comes with only 2GB of DDR4 RAM and a choice of 16GB, 64GB, or 128GB of storage with no means to expand.
Since there was an iPhone, Apple has always emphasized their camera – once top-rated for a while – and it continues to be one of its high points. Apple did its usual voodoo in the camera area by increasing the size of the sensor from 8MP to 12MP along with other tweaks here and there. It uses phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and a dual-tone LED flash but has no OIS on the 6S model – only on the 6S Plus. It has always been one of the best point-and-shoot mobile cameras on a smartphone – however, the Android flagships from Samsung, LG, HTC, and others have not only caught up to the iPhone cameras but have now surpassed them. The front-facing camera (FFC) on the iPhone is now a larger 5MP for social media selfies or video chatting. Apple allows video chatting with their FaceTime only unless both users download a third-party app such as Skype. One of the sore spots with an iPhone is its battery life – and the small, 1715mAh non-removable battery in the 6S does not help its cause. To top it all off, Apple does not even provide any rapid charge feature.
What does the iPhone 6S have the OnePlus 3 does not? Its iOS is easy to use, runs smoothly and efficiently, but is rather boring and restrictive when compared to the Android OS with its customization capabilities and multitasking features. The iPhone must use Apple's proprietary connectors, forced to use only Apple Pay and FaceTime video chat feature. I do not call those positive attributes. Apple did improve the photo and video options and added what Apple calls a 3D Touch display. This is where the display can 'sense' up to three different levels of pressure – press once to open up an app and then press harder within the app to go somewhere else. Android uses what they call a long-press, only the 3D Touch is more advanced. Pricing is another area where Apple is criticized, but they keep selling them. The off contract price of $650 for just the 16GB, $750 for the 64GB model, all the way up to $850 for 128GB. It measures 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm, weighs in at 143 grams and comes in four colors – Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold.
OnePlus 3
The OnePlus 3 is their best effort yet to taking on the major brands of the world, including Apple's iPhone 6S. The only two places that OP3 disappoint are the lack of a Quad HD display and no expandable internal memory – but then neither does the iPhone 6S. The new all-metal design is very similar in looks to the rest of the OnePlus lineup and maybe a little 'Appleish.' The OP3 has a business look with no flash or real 'wow' factor. It is a well-built and robust design that feels the part of a flagship smartphone.
The OnePlus 3 uses a new 5.5-inch FHD Optic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and roughly 401 PPI. OnePlus grabbed the newest Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with a dual-core clocked at 1.6GHz and another at 2.15GHz. A very capable Adreno 530 GPU will pump out any graphics you can throw at it. OnePlus packed in a full 6GB of DDR4 RAM and 64GB of the faster UFS 2.0 internal storage, although there are no means to expand.
The new OP3 is using a new 16MP sensor, with fast PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), an LED Flash, a large f/2.0 aperture, and both OIS and EIS (Electronic Stabilization) for outstanding stability. The FFC camera increased from 5MP to 8MP with a f/2.0 aperture for better selfies and video chatting. Testing has shown it to be a capable performer – with more specs than the iPhone 6S. OnePlus decreased the battery from 3300mAh to 3000mAh in the OnePlus 3 and include their own rapid charging they call Dash Charge that will give you up to a 60-percent charge in only 30 minutes.
The OnePlus 3 has finally decided to include BOTH a fingerprint sensor and NFC chip on the same device, allowing the OP3 to authorize mobile or Android Pay purchases with a swipe of your finger – thanks to Marshmallow. What is so sweet about Android Pay is that the retailer does not have to purchase special equipment to accept payments from your phone – if they have the credit card machine where you can 'wave' your card over it, Android Pay should work as well.
It runs mostly stock Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out-of-the-box with OnePlus' OS called OxygenOS on top. It measures 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35mm, weighs in at 158 grams, and will cost you about $400 USD for the 6GB/64GB model. It comes in Graphite, but OnePlus promises a Soft Gold color arriving later.
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The Final Word
When comparing Apples to Oranges – or should I say Android – it is easy to assume that the Android device will win…and in this case, the OnePlus 3 is definitely the winner. It is the winner, not because of its Operating System, but because of its specifications and pricing.
Let us start with the display – the OP3 has the larger display, AMOLED technology, and more PPI. When it comes to a processor – the OP3 has the newest Snapdragon 820 and Adreno 530 GPU. The OP3 has 6GB of DDR4 RAM versus 2GB in the iPhone, and the 64GB of memory in the OP3 is the much faster UFS 2.0 version. The iPhone used to rule the roost when it came to smartphone cameras, but that was over two years ago – the Android phones, like the OP3, have long since surpassed the iPhone quality…just look at the DxOMark test results. The OP3 will not limit you to retailers that invested in specialized equipment for Apple Pay – go to almost any retailer that has Visa or MasterCard wave pay to make purchases with the OP3. The OP3 has a much larger battery and Dash Charge that will give you a 60-percent charge in only 30 minutes – try that with an iPhone 6S.
If you are deep in the Apple ecosystem, then the iPhone 6s might be the device for you. Apple's iOS has its rewards – it runs smooth and fast, and you are guaranteed an update when available. However, it does not offer the flexibility of the Android OS – true multitasking, widgets that operate on the home screens, and the ability to use third party apps to replace Google's.
Now let us talk about price – the 6GB/64GB OnePlus 3 will cost you $400, and an iPhone 6S with 64GB will cost you $750 – any questions?
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The president is getting a $250,000 advance* plus a percentage of domestic book sales for the abridged version of "Dreams Of My Father," according to the Associated Press. According to financial disclosure reports filed this week and first reported by Congressional Quarterly, he took in $2.5 million last year in royalties from his two bestselling books.
The White House tells CBS News the arrangement should not be thought of as a book deal.
"It is just a license from Crown to the children's division covering the existing book," an official said. "They are abridging 'Dreams [From My Father]' for middle grade and young adults. He is approving the abridgement. Just like dozens of foreign licenses, for instance, that were issued for his books over the years. This was in the works for months -- finished the paperwork in January."
Compensation has not yet been worked out for the book Mr. Obama plans to write upon leaving office. Terms will likely be negotiated after his time in office ends; as the AP points out, Bill Clinton was paid $15 million for his memoir, "My Life."
*UPDATE: Following published reports, this post originally stated that Mr. Obama was getting a $500,000 advance. A White House official, however, emails CBS News to say that half that amount will go to the original publisher, Crown, for the right to abridge the book. So, technically, Obama will only receive a $250,000 advance plus a percentage of domestic sales.
In addition, the official says the nonfiction book was part of the original, multi-book deal reached years ago – the only change is that it will not be published until Mr. Obama leaves office.


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Sealed with Irish Love Box was created by Máire, a designer in Ireland who started with her own line of homewares and eventually launched this box. It's a way to support wonderful Irish crafters, makers, and small indie businesses.
At the top was a large card thanking new subscribers.
The information sheet is incredibly thorough and detailed. I love reading information cards and sheets!
You really get to know the people behind the items included and learn more about their lives and businesses. The information is two sheets and the third has photos!
McNutt of Donegal Copenhagen Scarf ($38) — The hero item of the box for me is the beautiful woven lambswool scarf! The dark colours contrasted with brights is gorgeous, and adds a punch of light to the dreary grey winters. McNutt's has been producing these fine woolen scarves and blankets for over 60 years.
Simone Walsh Print Card ($3.50)– Simone is an artist and painter in County Wexford. I love how bright this scene is!
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I loved this box so much. The scarf is beautiful, the card and coasters are so bright and cheerful, and the fudge is to die for. And with Christmas around the corner, the items would make lovely gifts, too. Sealed with Irish Love is just a wonderful box, and I would recommend it not just to people with a love or Ireland but anyone who has an appreciation for high quality, hand-crafted goods from talented artisans.
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On Thursday, Mobile officials unveiled a new public safety initiative which authorities say will strengthen police response to active situations at schools and businesses.
As of Thursday afternoon, the Mobile Police Department had access to over 2,000 live security camera feeds from the Mobile County School System, the Alabama Department of Transportation, Bel Air Mall and its own downtown camera network.
The access is a result of a partnership between police and participating businesses and schools, officials said.
"The main purpose of this is so that we can provide a protective umbrella throughout the city of Mobile and even throughout the region," said Police Chief James Barber. He described the network as a "force multiplier," providing police with access to intelligence they might otherwise have missed.
"One of the major advantages if we have an active situation at a large complex like the mall or a school is we're able to move in pretty quickly, isolate where the incident is, contain it, evacuate the rest of the area and deal with whatever problem it is that they may be having at that time," he said.
Public Safety Director Richard Landolt added that the system could act as a deterrent to future crimes.
At the Joint Operations Center in MPD Headquarters, large flat screen televisions covered one wall. On some played live camera feeds from Davidson High School. Others showed blueprints and aerial views of the school.
The set up was not unlike one which police might use if the school requested police during an evolving situation, such as after receiving reports of an armed person on campus.
Barber said officers could be sent out while others monitored the camera feeds, communicating what they saw on the cameras by walkie-talkie.
"There's all kinds of information just ready at a moment's notice," Mayor Sandy Stimpson said.
Officials said the cameras would not be monitored at all times.
"We have absolutely thousands of cameras, we cannot monitor them all," Barber said. "If there's an event downtown, say Mardi Gras, we would be monitoring that. If we're notified of an active situation at one of the schools or at one of the retail establishments, we would be reaching out to those particular systems."
Authorities expect the operation, dubbed "Project Shield," to grow not just in terms of how many partnerships allow police to access surveillance systems but also in the ways those camera feeds could be shared with other agencies.
As the system grows, officials plan to build in the ability to share live surveillance with other relevant law enforcement agencies and the Mayor's Office.
The system cost $280,000. It was funded through the Police Department's Capital Equipment Expenditure Fund.
"The police department is not paying to put cameras into the neighborhood," Stimpson said.
"So, even though we've spent $280,000 in this system here, we're tying into what was previously millions of dollars that have been spent on the school system and the malls and private businesses."
It does not cost anything for businesses or other entities hoping to share information with police.


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Huawei Ascend D1
Another new product Huawei decided to debut is, this time, not a tablet. But a smartphone. The Ascend D1 comes with a lot of promise made by its manufacturers. And, after testing it for ourselves, it looks like the company has every right to advertise this handset as their best yet. It was first announced almost a month ago. Let's see what impressed us about it and what left us with dislike from our following review.
A powerful Android ICS smartphone
Staying true to its legacy of being a manufacturer who mainly creates smartphones, Huawei comes with a handset which they named Ascend D1. This model is described, by the company behind it, as having looks which only streamlines sports cars feature. From what we saw, the design was a very pleasant one to look at. This smartphone is the kind of handset which gives off a very nice feeling. When we held it, it didn't feel as if we were handling a brick. Plastic has been used on the rear; however, it does not qualify as a con, because it doesn't appear or feel as something cheap. Other than that, this model has a lot of design similarities with Huawei's previous Ascend D Quad.
The features as well as specs that the 64.9 mm x 8.99 mm Ascend D1 packs are the following: an Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS, a 4.5″ touchscreen with 720 x 1,280 pixels, Texas TI OMAP 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU, an 8MP camera, a second cam with 1.3MP, 1GB of memory, a 1800mAh battery, 8GB of ROM, Audience earSmart voice technology along with Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and GPS. Its weight is 132g.
The 4.5″ display is bigger than what today's smartphones are used to. But that only means that you, as as user, will be able to watch content, play around with settings and so on on a screen that will let you see everything better. And yes, text and other essential things are very easy to read. What is more, the quality of colors, brightness, contrast and so on is very good. We did not really have problems when we used this smartphone outside where the sun was shining. We were able to enjoy what was on the screen without having to fear reflections and such. This phone was plenty responsive when we used multitouch gestures.
Improved battery life
The Ice Cream Sandwich OS makes it hard to recognize previous elements. And there are some cons about the main homescreen. Like, for instance, the fact that zooming out of the blue or having strange-looking icons.
Neither of the two cameras was any good. But you should never expect awesome results coming from a smartphone cam. Except if you are using Samsung's or Apple's devices.
The processor used by the Ascend D1 makes the experience feel quick. It is not enough to provide excellent speeds, but it most definitely doesn't trail like a snake. And it does not freeze or lag in the middle of something.
The battery has enough juice for almost an entire day. It's still better compared to nowadays' smartphone whose batteries need to be recharged several times throughout a day.
As for connectivity, you get all the usual options. Nothing major seemed to miss from what we saw during tests performed by the review team. Audio quality was good.
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So this was the Huawei Ascend D1. This smartphones belongs to the mid/high category. As such, it performs well. It is already available in China. This month it will land on Russian shores.READ MORE +


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They are made to be about .002 tighter making them a "small shank" version. They are about .072 in height. So, they are taller than the Gator version and made with thicker metal to maintain the standard overall diameter. The metal is premium 210 copper also known as gilding brass.
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Biomutant has already cemented itself as one of the most anticipated titles coming our way in 2018. So even when we just get a batch of fresh screens for the game, we're eager to gobble them up.
Biomutant will be the debut title from Swedish developer Experiment 101. Experiment 101 is comprised of former Avalanche Studios employees who left in 2015 to create their own company. They are lead by studio head, Stefan Ljungqvist.
Ljungqvist has stated previously that Biomutant is content complete. So we should be in pretty good shape to see a 2018 release become a reality. But with the game seemingly less than 12 months away, it's a wonder why we haven't seen a bit more of it.
Today's fresh batch of screens does a great job of whetting our appetite though. They're gorgeous, of course. And they do a fantastic job of showing off some diverse locations and characters.
The game allows you the ability to design your own character, and you'll notice a different protagonist in each of today's images. With each aesthetic decision comes statistical variances affecting your in-game talents. A thicker character may move slower, but sport much higher power and damage resistance. A more slim character would be much for agile, however it would likely be weaker and more susceptible to damage dealt.
Biomutant's Steam page describes the game as "an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action." The uniqueness of the game's mechanics allow for a variety of different approaches to gameplay. In Biomutant, it really does seem as though you can design and play as the character however you see fit.
Checkout the screen gallery below to get a glimpse at Environment 101's progress. That Cerberus looking creature sure seems to feature prominently. I have a feeling we'll be seeing it quite a few times when Biomutant launches next year.
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For much of my 20-year career, I have been working as an eating disorders specialist. It is important to understand that eating disorders are not just about the food, so an eating disorders specialist must understand a variety of related and underlying issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Many people with eating disorders have a history of traumatic experiences, but I also believe that the eating disorder is itself a traumatic experience that disrupts lives. People with eating disorders are often very accomplished because they are so hard-working and caring, but I always find myself wondering, what more could their life hold for them in recovery? How much more could they enjoy their accomplishments and their lives?
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We are currently following both the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and the WHO (World Health Organization) for recommendations on the steps we can take in order to prevent the spread of the virus. Employees have been reminded of the importance of good hand-washing practice and will be asked to remain home if they begin to show any symptoms of the COVID-19.
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Keyshia Cole returns with the new single "You," featuring Bronx rappers French Montana and Remy. The emotional, mid-tempo, female empowerment record sees Cole going back to her roots and singing about a broken relationship. "You" will appear on Cole's upcoming Epic Records debut, 1111 Reset, the follow-up to 2014's Point of No Return.
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Lady Gaga always makes an entrance, so why would tonight be an exception? She just arrived on the red carpet in an over-the-top getup, Gaga-style: a gold feather headpiece, a poufy Renaissance-inspired gown by Alexander McQueen, and blue tips in her hair. It's definitely less risque than Gaga's previous choices; what do you think?
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A tapestry has been considered as a work of art a long time ago. Evidence of this is the value of some of the most artful tapestries made by the ancient master. The Baveux Tapestry is just one example of a tapestry treated as a valuable work of art.
The Baveux Tapestry is an ancient tapestry that depicts events leading into the 1066 invasion of Normans in England. It is a tapestry made of embroidered cloth stretching 20 inches by 230 feet long. There are also Latin annotations written on the tapestry itself. This artful tapestry is displayed at a special museum located in Baveux, in Normandy France. There is also a replica of the tapestry being displayed at Reading in Berkshire, England.
This ancient tapestry's origin is first reported from a written reference from a 1476 inventory of objects contained at the Baveux Cathedral. Although the origins of the said tapestry is still clouded in mystery for lack of actual evidence, it is said to have been commissioned and created by Queen Matilda who was William the Conqueror's wife. It is also said that the Queen's ladies in waiting also had a hand in creating this marvelous piece of tapestry.
But there is also some research that shows the tapestry as being commissioned by Bishop Odo who was William's half-brother. The reason that the early reference to the existence of the Bayeux Tapestry coming from the Bayeux Cathedral which was built by Bishop Odo. Under Odo, the tapestry was said to be done by Anglo Saxon artists and made in England.
The tapestry was rediscovered sometime in the late 17th century in Bayeux where it was being displayed once every year during the Feast of the Relics. Sometime in 1803, it was seized by Napoleon and was transported to Paris. Napoleon wanted to use the Bayeux Tapestry as a source of inspiration for his plans to attack England. But when the invasion plan was canceled, the tapestry was then returned back to Bayeux.
After the tapestry was returned, the townspeople rolled up the tapestry and then stored it like a scroll. It was then seized by the Ahnenerbe where the tapestry then went through World War II in the basement of the Louvre in France. The tapestry is now protected while on display in a museum. It is being stored in a dark room equipped with special lighting and behind sealed glass in order to minimize certain environmental damage that can be caused by light and air.
The Bayeux Tapestry is embroidered in wool yarn on a tabby woven linen ground. Two methods of stitching are used- stem stitch for the lettering and figure outlines and couching for filling the figures. The main yarn colors used are terracotta, dull gold, blue green, olive green and blue. There is also a bit of dark blue, black and sage green used on some portions of the tapestry.
What makes the Bayeux Tapestry so interesting is that, this artwork contains some mysterious entries or figures that seem to go against accepted beliefs. But this may be due to the political propaganda and distorted views that seem to be displayed on some of the portions of the tapestry.
Notwithstanding the mysteries and the controversies, the Bayeux Tapestry is truly considered as a wonderful work of art.
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In its search for eco-friendly airport transfers and ground transportation services all over the world, Green Path Transfers, the fast-growing, global, environmentally and socially responsible transport service with a 100-percent carbon-offset policy, has found the perfect local partner in Bulgaria – a company called Traventuria, a tour operator and transfer service with a big heart.
Green Transfers and Tours in Bulgaria
For more than 10 years, Traventuria has been providing reliable ground transportation that focuses on all of Bulgaria, but also extends to and from major airports in neighbouring Skopje, Macedonia and Thessaloniki, Greece.
But what really sets Traventuria apart is its fleet of well-maintained vehicles that comply with either Euro 4 or Euro 5 emissions standards, a measure of the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of vehicles sold in European Union. Traventuria's cars have all been equipped with particle filters and use autogas, a mixture of propane and butane that produces fewer emissions than regular petrol.
More than just a transfer and transportation service, though, Traventuria is an independent tour operator that offers to travellers a suite of tour services. The company has an enticing menu of Bulgaria excursions – everything from active short breaks and wildlife and walking tours to spa and wellness trips. Traventuria can even arrange skiing and snowboarding tours, demonstrating that there really is no such thing as low season in Bulgaria.
Grounded in Responsible Tourism
Through both transport services and tours, and drawing on years of experience as tour leaders and travelers, the staff of Traventuria demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism, going green being something in which Green Path Transfers sees great merit.
"Lots of companies juggle with words like 'responsible' and 'sustainable' travel, converting them into clichés while giving them vague and broad meanings," observes Atenas Zahariev of the Traventuria team. "As travellers ourselves, we believe that first-class experiences and unforgettable memories are granted in isolated communities, authentic cultures, preserved habitats and lively traditions. Naturally, we want to protect them for future generations."
As this awareness of and concern for a sustainable future guides much of Traventuria's growth, the company is always thinking of new and better ways to act on its guiding principles and to set examples for other tour operators. For example, Traventuria has supported a number of local and international nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) in Bulgaria: as active partners with the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) in Bulgaria, they help conserve the precious ecosystems of the lower Danube River area; they also work with the Cooperation for Voluntary Service in Bulgaria to encourage international exchange and volunteering in Bulgaria; three other partnerships are with the Regional Environmental Center, the Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation and the Balkani Wildlife Society.
"We're involved with basically every NGO that works with nature conservation and protection in Bulgaria," says Zahariev.
A Bright Partnership
Traventuria has high hopes for Green Path Transfers and the mission to turn more people on to greener forms of transit and transport.
On having joined the innovative Green Path Transfers network, Zahariev says, "We are looking forward to collaborating with Green Path Transfers in Bulgaria to help them extend their presence worldwide, and to help us broaden the number of travellers serviced."
"We couldn't have found a better fit for our partner criteria in Bulgaria than Traventuria," Adrian Cordiner, founder of Green Path Transfers, comments. "They really embody the kind of tourism and transit that Green Path Transfers is about."