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Anyone who knows Randy Smith or worked with him in his long tenure in the Tennessee Tech Athletics department knows that he was never one to be at a loss of words. However, once he found out that he …
Anyone who knows Randy Smith or worked with him in his long tenure in the Tennessee Tech Athletics department knows that he was never one to be at a loss of words. However, once he found out that he had received the 2018 Athletics Outstanding Alumni Award, he found himself in an unusual state.
"I was actually in shock when (Tech director of athletics) Mark (Wilson) called and told me," Smith said. "Normally, I have a comeback or can talk about anything, but that one just really floored me. It really brought tears to my eyes that Athletics would recognize me like that. To be honest, it probably means more to me than the Hall of Fame."
Strong words from a worthy recipient – Smith was inducted into the Tech Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2012, but his lasting legacy from a student-athlete at the university in the '60s to a championship-level tennis coach who helped bring the Golden Eagle program into prominence can't be denied.
And that's hardly including the years of service he gave to the department as an administrator, retiring as the associate athletics director for Operations, Facilities and Capital Projects.
For most of his adult life, Smith has lived and breathed Tennessee Tech athletics, making him an obvious selection for the award.
Smith received the award at a presentation Saturday night during halftime of the Tech men's basketball game against Belmont. He follows previous winners Ottis Phillips (2013), Tom Pemberton (2014), Ed Henley (2015), Gail "Doc" Fields (2016) and Randy Darcy (2017).
Being a part of Tech for nearly a 40-year span – even though he still hasn't been too far away – there's no question that the university has been near and dear to Smith's heart.
"I showed up there in 1965 and my dad let me out of the car and I fell in love with the place," Smith said. "I was lucky enough that they later hired me as the tennis coach back in the late '80s. That was the best 20 years of my life.
"Do I miss it now? Every day."
Smith continued, "Every day, I miss the university and the things I did there."
A member of the Tech men's tennis team, Smith graduated from Tech in 1970. He returned to the Cookeville campus as the men's tennis head coach in 1988, leading the Golden Eagles to a 20-6 record and a 5-1 mark in the Ohio Valley Conference, earning the league's Coach of the Year Award – one he'd receive five times in his career – four times with the men, once with the women's team.
He coached the Tech men's tennis team to OVC championships in 1990, 1999 and 2006, leading the Golden Eagles to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1990. That same year, he also coached the Tech women to their only OVC title.
But it was through his efforts that the tennis program started to grow like an acorn into a tree. Under his watch, Tech won its first OVC men's tennis title since 1969 – when he was a member of the team – in 1990, then has gone on to win 16 total regular-season and tournament championships.
"We had a hard time after I left and we went through a couple of coaches," Smith said. "But we got lucky with (current head coach) Kenny Doyle. He's gotten it back on track where we've wanted it on and he has just been fantastic at it. He's a heck of a coach and a fantastic guy and he takes care of his players. He's got great guys."
And, of course, he still keeps up with the team.
"I probably check up on it six or seven days a week," Smith laughed.
The Hall of Fame induction was a huge honor for Smith and he still looks upon it fondly.
"That was just amazing," he said. "To go in with that group (Kenneth Fults, Janet Holt Baker and Grant Swallows) and to be hanging on the wall in the Eblen Center, and compared to the other inductees, I felt like the little guy in the sack. I felt lucky to be a part of that group."
Being able to help support the university and athletics in its endeavors is also important to him.
"Whether it's the short run or the long run," Smith said, "it's something that I've been lucky to be able to do. At this point of my life, I'm able to do a little more. I just enjoy it, you know. I like being able to be a part of it. I've showed up to several basketball games this winter and I'm working toward retirement in the next year or so and get back up to Cookeville full time, even though I don't have anything to do but to go to every Tech event I can that's at home, to enjoy the university and its students again."
With all the years he spent around the athletics department and its teams, what is the thing he's missed the most? "We had such a fantastic team of support people," Smith said, "and by that I mean everyone from the AD to the president down to administrative assistants to grad assistants. The group that was working the basketball and football games that were there and had been doing that for years – everybody was on the same line and had the same goals, and that was to keep the people coming to the events as happy as we could, make it fun for them. Everyone was on the same page and it just made it easier. We all just worked together."


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My name is Jason Ansel. I am a Director of Engineering at GoDaddy, which I joined in 2013 as part of the acquisition of the startup Locu. I started working for Locu in 2011, while I was simultaneously pursuing my PhD at MIT CSAIL, which I completed in 2013. I was the first non-founder employee of Locu and my work there and at GoDaddy focuses on creating machine learning algorithms for extracting semantic information from unstructured web content.
I spend some of my free time working on OpenTuner, an extensible framework for program autotuning. We are currently looking for users, if interested the source code is available on the OpenTuner site.
As part of my PhD dissertation, I started the PetaBricks language and compiler project. PetaBricks is a language that incorporates algorithmic choices to allow an integrated autotuner to explore search spaces of program implementations. As an undergraduate I did research with Gene Cooperman and helped create DMTCP, a user-level distributed checkpoint/restart system.

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I have read so many editorials, before, during, and after Annapolis, granted I have not read them all, but the one that made the most sense to me is the one by Karim Makdisi, an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the American University of Beirut.
In his piece on Counterpunch, an American Internet based political newsletter, "Midnight in Beirut – Annapolis and the unholy alliance", Makdisi dissects the current situation in Lebanon and the driving forces behind it. He cautions the Lebanese that Annapolis might not provide the hoped for thaw between the U.S. and Syria that would ease the Lebanese crisis but that:
Annapolis will represent another signpost in the US drive to solidify the de facto unholy alliance that has bound Israel and the so-called "moderate" Arab states under US patronage. In this case, it is difficult to be optimistic about prospects for Lebanon or the region.
A statement that is bold, ominous, and courageous, but Mr. Makdisi does not give us the details; I know, the writing is on the wall but why not read it out loud?
After seven years of ignoring the plight of the Palestinians and often actively undermining the "Road Map" and other such peace agreements, the Bush administration decided to convene Annapolis at a time when the American, Israeli, and Palestinian leaderships were in their weakest political positions; hardly a recipe for success, unless, we look at things from a different angle.
The Palestinian leadership, considered illegitimate by a large portion of Palestinians, when looked at from this new angle, barely makes it into the picture as the disposable policy conduit of the heavy weights, the U.S. and Israel.
The only way we can understand and explain Annapolis is through the consistent behavior of both the U.S. and Israel over the last years; through their methods of operation - that would hardly change overnight - and not through their words or photo ops. We need to look for similarities in their policies and approaches and to consider where they would be implemented next and how Annapolis would facilitate that.
Fighting terrorism and outside threats is at the core of both American and Israeli domestic and foreign policies and their sustainability depends on such threats. Recently, even though such threats have not diminished, the populations all over the world have adjusted to their levels as in the case of Al-Qaeda, or outright rejected them as insignificant regional threats as in the case of the violence between Israelis and Palestinians, even worse for Israel, more and more the violence is perceived as disproportionately one sided and a direct result of the occupation of Palestinian lands and Israeli intransigence.
For the U.S. and Israel to preserve their policies and strategic objectives, the threat level has to evolve and increase beyond what it is today.
The grounds are being prepped for such an increase and Annapolis is but a "signpost" as Mr. Makdisi so correctly cautioned. The U.S. and Israel are actively engaged, through the use of military force, economic pressure, financial incentives, political arm-twisting, etc..., in creating and widening rifts between countries and within populations in the Middle East in order to transform an entire region stretching from Pakistan to Algeria.
By the day, the rifts are expanding in Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine, and it is no secret that the U.S. is going to implement the so-called successes of the Anbar province of Iraq, paying a segment of the population for forcibly policing another, in the volatile Tribal Regions of Pakistan. We also know of clandestine operations in Iran to undermine the Iranian government through discontented minorities. Such clandestine operation could also be taking place elsewhere.
The large and enduring threat that the U.S. and Israel are looking for can be described as a contiguous swath of land where the so-called radical Muslims roam unchecked. The relationships between populations and countries that compose it is of no consequence as long as, to the average western observer, the region resembles an incomprehensible and menacing brew, a sort of an active volcano, impossible to control or predict, that could spew its terrorism lava at any moment and only the vigilant eye of the U.S. and its allies could protect the world.
"With us or against us" will be redefined and re-imposed. Even though the question is the same as after 9/11, the scope is different. After 9/11, it was imposed on countries, now, it will be imposed on individuals in the greater Middle East region; it will be the question that defines the fault line of a rift.
Annapolis is the forum where the new "with us or against us" was formally proposed and the Palestinian issue will be split in half along the fault line it creates. There will be moderate Palestinians who are "with us", and radicals "against us"; the Palestinian issue would be solved by simply having it vanish.
Annapolis is where Israel is given the cover to pursue two diametrically opposed policies. One that would reward a so-called moderate (compliant) West Bank with some form of peace while the other would punish Gaza with the harshest of treatments to make certain that Gaza is forced into the "against us" camp.
The so-called moderate Arab states would use the treatment of the West Bank as the fig leaf they so desperately need to relieve them from the burdensome Palestinian issue. They might even help rehabilitate Israel, normalize relationships, or even form an alliance if Israel is made to be perceived as the only regional power that could counter-balance a menacing nuclear Iran.


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Israel has first dibs on the info, using that 'insider info' to help its Yid run businesses that are in competition with Gentile's in the same line of work. Israel also uses that stolen intelligence to help it's 'Too Big to Fail' Wall Street banks stay afloat and generate profits stolen from Main Street, that are laundered back to 'Stolenland' thru another Yid enterprise, the Federal Reserve.
Israel also uses that info to keep their Potomac whorehouse on Capitol Hill, paying off handsomely, giving money we don't have to thieves who have robbed the USA blind.
This is one of the JEW's best con games, their parasitic state, Israel, gets free money and weapons from America, who has to borrow the money at usurious rates from the JEW run Federal Reserve.
The JEW run hate organization, the ADL, uses some of that which is stolen to maintain files on anyone they might perceive to be an enemy. Which in the warped JEW mind, is everyone not a JEW.
It's used to blackmail current and potential future leaders of nations around the globe, to ensure that they are in lock-step with the Zionist goal of world domination. And does the same to the corrupt US Congress, so Israel knows who to throw money at in the next election and who to demonize and get voted out of office.
The purloined info us used by those JEW 'Too Big to Fail' Wall Street banks to game the stock market, so they can reap untold billions each year in illegal profits, at the expense of Main Street America, that is drowning in the debt created by the JEW owned Federal Reserve.
It's used by JEW traitors in our government to keep an around the clock eye on the United Nations to make sure that NO resolutions that show that Israel has committed war crimes or crimes against humanity against the indigenous Palestinians succeed in passing.
The info is also used to keep the Pentagon brass inline, so they'll always back our 'Wars for Wall Street and Israel.' Those that don't, get shown the door and some brainwashed JEW ass-kisser is promoted in their place.
And the FBI, which stands for 'Fully Backing Israel' uses some of that stolen data to set up disillusioned Muslim youths and entrap them into staging a FALSE FLAG, with money and weapons supplied by the FBI, led on and incited by JEW MOSSAD agents here in the USA, posing as Muslims.
They lead them on until they need a breaking news stories to distract the GOYIM from some Wall Street or WH or Congressional scandal or when the FBI's budget or reason for existence is being debated, then spring the trap and parade the duped Muslim youths in front of the JEW MSM like some kind of hunting trophy.
And to keep Americans terrified of 'al CIA Duh' so they'll bleat "SAVE US" and beg the government to totally trash the Bill of Rights.
As for as actually investigating those that might wish to harm the USA, and considering the number of innocents we've blown to bits over the decades, that could be quiet a list, the NSA doesn't have time for that.
NSA, DEA, IRS Lie About Fact That Americans Are Routinely Spied On By Our Government: Time For A Special Prosecutor
From the always excellent Lasha Darkmoon blog, "Darkmoon," a comment left by 'lobro.'
americans should unite against jewish perfidy and solve the problem for good.
as long as there is such a thing as a jew (the package: talmud, rabbinical judaism, kabbalah, synagogues, shuls, yeshivas, jewish holidays, secret languages, exclusionary assembles, secret organizations, dual loyalties and citizenships, holocaust lies and scams, banking and media guilds and cabals), there will be existential threat to human life on earth.
outlaw every single item in the package on the harshest penalty extant, eg, treason, crimes against humanity and like, and the solution is in sight.
in 2-3 generations, the children will never even know there used to be a child devouring ogre of the fables known as jew.


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The proudest moment of this demo is when I asked the class how they thought I made the strawberry noodles. After hearing some very interesting answers, my 7 year old daughter told the class verbatim how I made them for her 1 1/2 ago. I was a bubbling dad
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The painting is relentlessly physical, from the wide spurts of blood to the energy of the two women as they try to wield the large dagger. The effort of the women's struggle is most finely represented by the delicate face of the maid, which is grasped by the oversized, muscular fist of Holofernes as he desperately struggles to survive. Although the painting depicts a classic scene from the Bible, Gentileschi drew herself as Judith and her mentor Agostino Tassi, who was tried in court for her rape, as Holofernes. Gentileschi's biographer Mary Garrard famously proposed an autobiographical reading of the painting, stating that it functions as "a cathartic expression of the artist's private, and perhaps repressed, rage."
This self-insertion was reversed in an influential composition by Cristofano Allori (c. 1613 onwards), which exists in several versions and copied a conceit of Caravaggio's recent David with the Head of Goliath; here the head is a portrait of the artist, Judith his ex-mistress, and the maid her mother.
Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes is believed to be the main source of this work, and his influence shows in the naturalism and violence Gentileschi brings to her canvas. In both there is a notable absence of decorative detail in the background. Gentileschi's father was a painter of repute; he was also very much influenced by Caravaggio's style and painted his own version of Judith slaying Holofernes. Gentileschi herself painted two near identical versions of the episode; the second was completed sometime between 1614?18 and is held in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
A different composition by Artemisia Gentileschi in the Pitti Palace in Florence shows a more traditional scene with the head in a basket.
Judith's beheading of Holofernes has been explored by a number of artists including Giorgione, Titian, Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens.Judith and Holofernes, Artemisia Gentileschi
The painting shows a youthful Bacchus reclining in classical fashion with grapes and vine leaves in his hair, fingering the drawstring of his loosely-draped robe. On a stone table in front of him is a bowl of fruit and a large carafe of red wine; with his left hand he holds out to the viewer a shallow goblet of the same wine, apparently inviting the viewer to join him.
Bacchus was painted shortly after Caravaggio joined the household of his first important patron, Cardinal Del Monte, and reflects the humanist interests of the Cardinal's educated circle. It was not in the cardinal's collection at his death, and may have been a gift to the Grand Duke in Florence. It was unknown until 1913. When it was found in a storeroom of the Uffizi Galleries, it had never been catalogued or framed.
Bacchus' offering of the wine with his left hand, despite the obvious effort this is causing the model, has led to speculation that Caravaggio used a mirror to assist himself while working from life, doing away with the need for drawing. In other words, what appears to us as the boy's left hand was actually his right. This would accord with the comment by Caravaggio's early biographer, the artist Giovanni Baglione, that Caravaggio did some early paintings using a mirror. English artist David Hockney made Caravaggio's working methods a central feature of his thesis (known as the Hockney-Falco thesis) that Renaissance and later artists used some form of camera lucida. The model for Bacchus might have been Caravaggio's friend Mario Minniti, whom he had used before in The Musicians.Bacchus, Caravaggio
Raphael is considered to be a ?master? the High Renaissance, a title he shares with Michaelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. He was born in 1483 and died in 1520, living a mere thirty-seven years. Despite his relatively short lifespan, he was highly influential throughout his time on earth. He produced a vast quantity of work in a variety of media. He was active in architecture, printmaking, painting, and drawing. During the first half of his career, he spent years traveling across Northern Italy and was influenced by the Florentine styles he saw there, causing this stage to be called his Florentine Period. After which, in 1508, he moved to Rome where he continued to work. Many of his commissions came from the Vatican, including the Apostolic Palace, which brought about one of his most famous works, School of Athens. Due to his relationship with the church, he and Michelangelo were fierce rivals throughout both of their careers, and often competed for the same commissions. During his Florentine period, this work, The Madonna Del Cardellino, was painted during this period, along with several other well-known Madonnas: The Madonna of the Meadow and La Belle Jardini?re. All three share several characteristics: Madonna is clothed in red and blue, the same three subjects are painted, the pyramidal composition, the natural background, and the connection to the church through the representation of books, crosses, or, indeed, the goldfinch.
In this painting, as in most of the Madonnas of his Florentine period, Raphael arranged the three figures - Mary, Christ and the young John the Baptist - to fit into a geometrical design. Though the positions of the three bodies are natural, together they form an almost regular triangle. The Madonna is shown young and beautiful, as with Raphael?s various other Madonnas. She is also clothed in red and blue, also typical, for red signifies the passion of Christ and blue was used to signify the church. Christ and John are still very young, only babies. John holds a goldfinch in his hand, and Christ is reaching out to touch it. The background is one typical of Raphael. The natural setting is diverse and yet all calmly frames the central subject taking place.
The Madonna was a wedding gift from Raphael to his friend Lorenzo Nasi. On November 17, 1548 Nasi's house was destroyed by an earthquake and the painting broke into seventeen pieces. It was immediately taken to be salvaged, and was hastily put back together, though the seams were quite visible. In 2002, George Bonsanti of the Precious Stones organization gave to task of restoration to Patrizia Riitano. During the six year process that followed, her team worked to remove the years of grime that had degraded the paintings color, and to fix the damage done by the earthquake long ago. Before beginning the project, they studied the work as closely as possible, utilizing resources such as X-rays, CAT scans, reflective infra-red photography, and even lasers. Riitano closely studied the past quick fix layers that had been applied and removed them until the original by Raphael finally shone through. The restoration was completed in 2008, and the painting was put on display in Uffizi.
In Madonna Del Cardellino, the goldfinch represents Christ?s crucifixion. The reason for its association comes from the legend that its red spot was born at the time of the crucifixtion. It flew down over the head of Christ and was taking a thorn from His crown, when it was splashed with the drop of His blood. The book in Mary?s hand reads Sedes Sapientiae or ?The Throne of Wisdom.? This term usually is applied to images in which Mary is seated upon a throne, with Jesus on her lap, but in this case, the inscription implies the rock which Mary sits on as her natural throne.
In some versions of Vasari another similar painting is described as the Vallombrosa version but it has never been identified.Madonna del cardellino,
The Venus stares straight at the viewer, unconcerned with her nudity. In her right hand she holds a posy of roses whilst she holds her other hand over her genitals. In the near background is a dog, often a symbol of fidelity.
The painting was commissioned by Guidobaldo II della Rovere, the Duke of Urbino, possibly to celebrate his 1534 marriage. It would originally have decorated a cassone, a chest traditionally given in Italy as a wedding present. The maids in the background are shown rummaging through a similar chest, apparently in search of Venus's clothes. Curiously, given its overtly erotic content, the painting was intended as an instructive "model" for Giulia Varano, the Duke's extremely young bride.
The model for the painting has been identified as Angela del Moro, a highly paid courtesan in Venice and a known dining companion of Titian.
The argument for the painting's didacticism was made by the late art historian Rona Goffen in 1997's ?Sex, Space, and Social History in Titian?s Venus of Urbino". Titian contrasts the straight lines of the architecture with the curves of the female form, and the screen behind Venus bisects the painting, a large-scale division that is mitigated by unifying elements such as the use of colour and the floral patterns of the couch, cassoni, and background tapestries.
In his 1880 travelogue A Tramp Abroad, Mark Twain called the Venus of Urbino "the foulest, the vilest, the obscenest picture the world possesses". He proposed that "it was painted for a bagnio, and it was probably refused because it was a trifle too strong", adding humorously that "in truth, it is a trifle too strong for any place but a public art gallery"Venus of Urbino, Titian


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My friend and sister Fatoom is famous for her red velvet cupcakes. They are so soft and tender and luscious and delicious. I loved her all the better and was even more in amaze of her generous character when she gave me the recipe, and did not mind me blogging it.
Buttermilk, as many may know, may be mimicked by putting some fresh lemon juice or vinegar in whole milk. Living in an Arab country, we have laban drink (basically shineena) readily available for sale, which is what I used. Other red velvets: brownies and brownie cake.
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp cocoa
1 bottle (26 ml) red food coloring
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk or yogurt drink
3 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp white vinegar
500g cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Preheat oven to 350F.
Sift the flour, salt, and cocoa; set aside.
Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one by one and the vanilla.
Beat in, alternating, the flour mixture and the buttermilk (third flour, half buttermilk, third flour, half buttermilk, last third flour).
Stir in the red food coloring.
Stir the baking soda and the vinegar into a paste, and stir it in thoroughly in the batter.
Using an ice cream scoop, divide batter to make three dozen cupcakes.
Bake for about 12 minutes, set aside to cool completely.
To make the frosting, whisk the cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla, and salt until combined. Whisk in the sifted powdered sugar.
Pipe frosting over cooled cupcakes.
Note that the cupcakes are even more tender the following day, if stored covered in the refrigerator and brought to room temperature before serving.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
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"Who was the first man to set foot on the moon?" I ask.
The response of a truly divergent thinker: "Jesus?"
Walk in space; walk on water. How did I ever miss that connection?
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If you live in Witham and neither you nor your partner has been divorced, you are entitled to get married at St Nicolas and all that is required is for you to agree a date and time and, when asked, to send a deposit of £50.
If either you or your partner has been divorced, our Parish Administrator will make an appointment for you to see one of the clergy to discuss the situation. Divorced people can be remarried at St Nicolas in appropriate circumstances but the final decision on this matter lies with the clergy.
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Interview processThe interview was held with two senior executives who asked me many competency questions and tried to get a gist of my technical skills and techncial experience. It was a 15 minutes interview and was focused on extracting the problem solving skills, communication skills, confidence, leadership, team working skills which will be required for any role at GE on a regular basis due to the nature of the teams.
Most difficult questionTell me about a project that failed and how did you go about making it a successful project in the end?
Interview tipsDon't worry if you don't do well on one part of the assessment center, concentrate on what is left and give your best. I believe its based on the marking system, so it will all add up and you will still have a good chance if you do well on the rest.
Experiences at the assessment centreThe assessment centre that I went to was from 8:30 to 2:30 (including lunch) and I think we started at 9. It consisted of 8 potential ITLP's and we were split in 2 groups of 4 each. We then went through the following (The order may vary):
1: Presentation about GE and life as an ITLP. (30 minutes approx.)
2: Interview (15 minutes)- As explained above.
3: Group Exercise (30 minutes)- This is where four of the people were sent to solve a problem and come up with a solution (there is no right or wrong answer). The team then had present the proposed solution in 5 minutes to the senior executive team who will negotiate on why you chose this to be the solution and not the others. So they were looking for skills such as persuasion, negotiation and decision making and ability to cope with pressure.
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Let me explain. Imagine my situation. 70 years passed, and nothing… I had a boyfriend here and there, but… what I always knew is that I didn`t want to die like this. And since everyone says it`s a wonderful, fantastic thing, the truth is that… it intrigues you. And I told myself: Begoña, if this is something so nice, you can`t lose out on it.
Begoña is an elderly woman—and a virgin. Convinced that death is close, she decides to hire a male prostitute, Daniel, to satisfy her curiosity about the thing that everyone says is so beautiful and marvelous. However, this will not be an easy task for Daniel. The First Time is Cobeaga`s first short film, which he made before he would become a household name behind such box office hits like Ocho Apellidos Vascos, Pagafantas, the weekly comedy series Vaya Semanita, or his Oscar-nominated One Too Many.
The short film was nominated for the 2002 Goya Awards, and received more than 30 awards in Spain and at international festivals. In his trademark mood of bitter sweet comedy, Cobeaga presents a completely anomalous situation that is nevertheless based on a range of familiar clichés: prostitution delivered to home. What is different here is that the client is not a man, but an elderly woman played by a splendid Mariví Bilbao. After the initial surprise about his client, the young gigolo (Aitor Beltrán) finds himself before an unprecedented query.
Cobeaga said this about the film, and the dark side of being an Oscar nominee from the perspective of creativity:
I like to pick diverse and different actors. I like this mixture. This has been present since The First Time, and also in the feature films there is this contrast: theater actors, humorists who work in television, actors who come from TV series…I think that 80% of the work of actor direction is about the choice of the actors. Sometimes I write with a particular actor on mind, other times no, but the election is always very scrupulous. When it comes to facing the direction of actors, I feel very confident, and I like it to be an intellectual process; I am not at all sensory when I talk with the actors. I intend to be very logical with what each character would do in each moment, and my behavior is the same in the dialogue with the actor. It is fundamental that they read the script from beginning to end, and transform the dialogues. From the perspective of dialogue, the script is never closed, and this gives tranquility. It generates good atmosphere, and the actors feel comfortable.
At a more personal or mental level, an Oscar nomination has its dark sides. The impression that you arrived at the Oscar when you barely even started yet… I developed a certain obsession with not believeing it too much, and this lead to self-confidence issues. Besides, a week after the Oscars I shot Río Puerco, the short film that I am least happy with. It was a tough blow psychologically. I started to think that the Oscar was tremendously accidental, that it happened to me, but it could have happened to any other person. It caused me insecurity. I was of low morale until the first script of Pagafantas came out.
The Monday Movies series presents Basque short films and contemporary cinema. Most of these short films have gained international recognition thanks to the Basque distribution program Kimuak, and they are part of our upcoming book Kimuak Short Films: Seeds of Basque Cinema. Enjoy!


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Austin Kennedy reviews the latest films, various different movie lists, and an update on all of his film projects.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The 31 Day Movie Challenge - Day 17 - MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE (1986)
- Rated R for strong violence and coarse language.
- Starring Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith, Frankie Faison
- Written & Directed by Stephen King (based on his short story 'Trucks')
- Running time: 1hr 37min
(The 31 Day Movie Challenge was proposed to me by fellow film critic Jessie Hoheisel (from superawesomemovieblog). We each chose 30 films for each other to review for the month of May. The first film chosen will be from 1970. The second film from 1971... and so on. The last day will be a film from 2000. I accepted the challenge!)
I tried watching this movie when I was 10 years old. I was sleeping over at my next door neighbor's house and he rented this. Boys my age were always fascinated with horror films, staying up late at sleepovers seeing who would be scared more. I was never part of that. I hated being scared. I didn't see a point in it. Why would I want to make myself uncomfortable? I was a nervous kid already, I didn't need to see horror films to make me more nuts. Anyway, when he put it in, I only made it to when the kid gets run over by a steamroller. I ran to the bathroom and stayed there until my friend's mom said she would turn the movie off. I was teased, but I didn't care. I was safe. Well, now I have grown to like some horror films, though it's my least favorite genre (but not because they're scary. Most are just not very good).
After years of seeing other filmmakers interpret is work, legendary horror writer Stephen King decided to take a stab at directing his own movie. According to a text at the beginning of the movie, Earth goes through the tail end of a comet or something like that, and it causes machines to come alive. ATM machines start calling people assholes (King in a cameo), a draw bridge opens while it's full of cars, lawnmowers chase people, electric knives cut waitresses, trucks run folks over and soda machines attack! This all has the makings of being a stupid, fun and silly B-movie.
But then we meet the dull human characters. After the promising opening, most of action takes place at a truck stop. Emilio Estevez works there as a cook and on parole. He's got a jerk boss played by a deliciously sinister Pat Hingle, and meets a hitchhiker. There's also a 12 year old kid, a married couple a sleazy Bible salesman, and.... wait a minute.... who fucking cares?!? I want to see people get run over by big trucks! But no, we have to spend too much time with characters that aren't even fun. Eztevez makes a horribly bland hero, and Laura Harrington as his love interest has as much sex appeal as a dirty dishtowel.
Stephen King has admitted himself that he was coked out of his mind during the making of this. Well... duh! There's no style evident here. No energy. Just uninspired dialogue, piss poor characterizations (which King is usually most notable for doing wonderful characterizations), and slapdash filmmaking. I do like the look of the big truck that has Spiderman villain The Green Goblin on it and I did like AC/DC's rockin' score, but otherwise there's nothing interesting here. It's got some strong violence, but the horror set pieces aren't executed very well. In a lousy B-movie you have to keep the momentum moving, but there are so many scenes where nothing happens. Another movie with some of the same elements (a cast of cheesy characters taking on a force of evil) that handles everything so much better is PLANET TERROR. Robert Rodriguez knew what kind of movie he had and what he wanted to make. I don't think King knew what he was doing.
I love bad movies. There's a certain thing about them that draws me to them. But this has no energy and is worse than being bad. It's pretty boring.
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You can watch the news all day with advertisements on television but when it comes to women talking about a rape epidemic of the sudden google after all these years has contacted me on YouTube that has Mike Bloomberg's name in it and says I can't put ads up because of the topic !
Sidenote I hate advertisements but Google does allow you to earn money by placing them up there so why can't I have opportunity to have advertisements when I'm talking about tough topics painful topics just like news and investigative journalism shows?
Independent voices in theory might appreciate opportunity to earn income via advertisements to fund their voices and whatever they have to say however unpleasant yes there's a rape epidemic it was under Mayor Bloomberg it's on going...
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Social Media Marketing
For Trinis, Social Media equates to Facebook, the #1 most visited site in Trinidad & Tobago. But there's more social media tools worth using.
Your website and Facebook page work well by themselves…but together: SYNERGY. Complement your social media presence by using all major platforms, focusing on the platforms most suitable to your business.
Tools of Social Media Marketing
In a small island of 1.3 million people, there are over 500,000 persons online and make no mistake they are using Facebook. But today's Trini business doesn't have to be told that, which is the good news. The bad news is that there are other social media platforms being under-utilized.
If you're a regular Facebook user you would have noticed that they constantly change the way business pages work. You would have also noticed that you no longer get the free organic reach that you used to. Facebook blamed it on the increasing competition among status posts for the top of your news feed.
Why pay for Facebook Marketing in Trinidad & Tobago?
Because the Trinidad & Tobago market is very accessible online is one reason. The other reason is that it's not so simple anymore as both the local market and the marketing tools are much more sophisticated. To many Trini business owners, this online 'thing' is still a mystery as many are still trying to wrap their heads around it.
I bet you've noticed that you have to pay for ads to get the same mileage you used to get for free. Now to get anywhere on Facebook the majority has to pay. And you've probably notices much more Trini ads on the right side of your news feed plus more sponsored posts right on your news feeds.
But before you go off throwing money behind Facebook ads, I always advocate (as with all advertising) fully using the no-cost methods first.
Elements of Facebook Marketing
Brand Engagement
Which is creating or amplifying your brand persona online using a Facebook business page. It includes:
- Crafting engaging status posts to publish info or answer questions, at optimal intervals daily as part of an overall strategy
- Targeting posts to right demographic with regional (Caribbean) or international geo-targeting as necessary
- Design creative promotions to stimulate engagement for increasing page Likes and for overall page growth
- Complement with other social media platforms for combined synergy
Social Media is not only Facebook!
It's easy to get your nose buried in Facebook but don't forget the other social media platforms:
Even though you're getting the lion's share of mileage from Facebook, you should not be putting all your eggs in one basket. Remember, every little bit helps.
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A3 reopens after multi-vehicle accident
Following a multi-vehicle accident this morning, the emergency services have completed recovery and clean-up work and the A3 (N) at A283 junction near Milford towards Guildford has fully reopened.
M27 celebrates 40th birthday
The M27 is forty years old today.
The first section of the motorway, near Southampton, opened on this day in 1975.
The original plan was to build a south coast motorway stretching from Folkestone in Kent all the way to Honiton in Devon.
Despite the weather, it's been a fairly delay-free day so far and these drivers have been fairly happy with the motorway's performance over the past four decades.
Frightening video of lorries crashing through barriers
Frightening footage of lorries ignoring warning signs and crashing through motorway barriers has been released by the Highways Agency in a bid to show the dangers faced by road workers every day.
It's a danger Gordon Davies knows only too well. He suffered life changing injuries when a van drove into roadworks and straight into him. Victoria Davies reports.
Police warn drivers who hog the middle lane
Police across the South are cracking down on so-called middle lane hoggers on our motorways. Forces were granted more powers in July to stop drivers who don't move over and cause congestion.
Since then Surrey Police have prosecuted more than 20 drivers on the M25 and M23, but thousands more have been warned. Many who are pulled over say they simply don't realise they are causing problems.
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Drivers urged to prepare their cars for winter
With darker evenings and temperatures falling we're being urged to make sure our cars are ready for winter. The latest research says almost half of drivers in the region don't check their vehicles ahead of the winter months.
A third of us don't take any emergency items with us - and half don't carry de-icer in the car.
M3 Chaos: Motorists misery
Drivers are facing a second day of chaos on the M3. This time a faulty set of traffic lights are being blamed for a seven mile jam. The problem is at Junction three with traffic almost back to the M25.
It is reported the lights coming of the motorways are only green for three seconds allowing hardly any cars to leave.Yesterday the motorway was closed near Basingstoke following a serious incident involving a bus.
Drivers facing delays on motorway
An accident on the M25 between junction 5 and 6 is causing tailbacks. Delays affecting the M26 too.
Should traffic use hard shoulders?
Video. It's road widening on the cheap and could cost lives. That's the reaction from road safety campaigners to plans to use motorway hard shoulders for normal traffic. It's being introduced on parts of the M3, M4 and M25 motoways in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion.
And today the Highways Agency hit back at critics and has been demonstrating safety features which will be built in. Our Transport Correspondent Mike Pearse reports.
Prison sentence for driver
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the Mondeo was taken to Medway Maritime Hospital with minor injuries.
Thomas Molloy, 22, of Norah Lane, Higham, Rochester, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving.
He was sentenced at Dartford and Gravesham Magistrates' Court on 26 October to 60 days in prison, suspended for 12 months, and disqualified from driving for two years. Molloy was also given a four month curfew to remain at home between 8pm and 8am daily.
He must also pay £85 costs. PC Jamie Woodhams, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: `I'd like to thank everyone who came forward with information. We followed all lines of enquiries which helped with the investigation into this fatal incident.
A car has smashed into a wall outside the Territorial Army building in Gordon Road. The Oxford Road is partially blocked.


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Younger Fever
An annual sickness that befalls lovers of craft beer during Russian River Brewing's annual release of Pliny the Younger. Symptoms
include uncontrollable thirst, standing in insanely long lines, talking to no end about how amazing Pliny the Younger is and how all other beers are just practice runs during the off season. Younger Fever can be spread through blogs, bragging, and memories of previous Younger.
There's no use offering him a beer, he has Younger Fever. Nothing will make him okay until he find the Pliny.


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CHINESE New Year celebrations will be held in Solihull for the first time later this month.
Shoppers in Mell Square will be wowed by traditional dragon and lion dances, martial art demonstrations including a Tai Chi display, performances from local schools and Chinese cooking.
The square will be decorated in traditional Chinese lanterns and gift and toy stalls will be set up, for the event from 11am to 3.30pm, on January 24. Centre manager Paul Round said: "We're really excited to be celebrating Chinese New Year in Mell Square for the first time. Shoppers will be treated to an entertaining day of traditional celebrations and we hope to see as many people as possible joining in the fun."


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Earlier, there have been much speculation for the upcoming Nexus smartphone to arrive from LG, based on the much rumored and soon to arrive (May 27) LG G3. Here is a new concept showing the Google Nexus 6 if it was to be made by HTC.
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Indian website My Gadgetic, has put forward this concept for Nexus 6 that comes with thin bezels and a 5.7" Super LCD4 display with 1920×1080 pixel resolution. The concept shows that the device is likely to feature Qualcomm's latest 64 bit Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB RAM and BoomSound speakers. A 12MP camera with dual LED flash on the back and a secondary 5MP front shooter is expected.
Even though the 5.7" display might be too large, the concept seems to be strong enough to be acceptable. Here are few images along with the comparison to the recent 4.95" Nexus 5.
We predict that the Nexus 6 would arrive sometime in the second half of this year.


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By: Morgan Bittengle
Being an avid coffee drinker, and more specifically a Starbucks fan I felt it was only fitting to do the original case study we were assigned on Starbucks and their corporate culture. This case study will provide details on how the company works and how they treat their employees and customers, which in the end, leads to the success and popularity of the company itself.
Starbucks is one of the most popular, well-liked companies in the world. They give people their early morning boost of energy and also their afternoon pick-me-ups. They were founded in 1971 in Seattle, Washington, and incorporated on November 4, 1985 to become the publicly traded Starbucks Corporation. It is ranked among Forbes' top-500 world's biggest public companies. As of 2015, Starbucks' profit was $2.5 billion and it had a market value of $70.9 billion. Their mission statement shows just how they are not only about coffee, but also about the soul of the human and how they can and will be the best person they can be. "To inspire and nurture the human spirit- one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time" (Starbucks.com). The way in which employees of Starbucks treat each other and act in the cafes are a very good representations of how Starbucks as a whole want their customers to be treated. The environment Starbucks provides customers with will also carry on to the companies goals for the future. The next thing that I will discuss in this case study will be carrying on into theories that are implemented within the company culture.
Photo credit: News.Starbucks.com
Communication Accommodation Theory is one that fits well with Starbucks and their culture. The employees consistently try to tend to the needs of the customers, which means they change the way they speak or act to benefit them. An example of this is when one particular Starbucks location tended to the needs of deaf or hearing impaired customers. Starbucks hired people who could read sign language to communicate with the customers enabling them to order for themselves, leaving them feeling humbled and proud they could do this in a society that doesn't fluently use sign language. That is just one of the many examples of how Starbucks accommodates to their customers through communication, which can be verbal or nonverbal.
Another way communication accommodation theory is used throughout the Starbucks culture is through language in general. Since there are Starbucks locations all over the world, the company realizes that and tends to the communication barrier. For example, hiring employees in high tourist areas that may speak multiple languages or even may just be good at interpreting what is being said is something they strive for.
Acquired Needs theory, though, people are motivated to work to acquire status that is deemed important by society. Starbucks employees main goals are to satisfy the needs/wants of the customers. In the workplace, they strive to expand on the companies brand development and globally.
Theory of linguistic relativity "assumes that the structure of language we use influences the way we perceive the environment" (Organizational Communication). This is also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. In regards to Starbucks and their corporate culture, this is very relative because the way in which employees speak to each other and customers determines how someones experience at the cafe will go. It shows a lot about the company itself when employees speak mindfully, honestly and positively.
The main goal of Starbucks is to make sure that the needs of the consumer are met. In order to do this though, language is very important and key to their success. It starts within the company, too. When managers and others who are high up are discussing what needs to be done, things are relayed in a manner where it is comfortable and easy to see that the manager or whoever it is wants the employee to feel safe and comforted in their workplace.
Since language is such a prominent aspect in a successful company, the theory of linguistic relativity is relayed into Starbucks company as a whole very often. Whether it's listening to what customers enjoy and what they don't, or if it's getting out in the public and asking for suggestions on how to provide a more beneficial coffee drinking environment, they get out there and do these things.
Critical Analysis
Starbucks is a company that is so well known by not just one area of people. It is a company that gets business all over the world. One key aspect to the culture of Starbucks that they take pride in is that they are very diverse. "Our partners are diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion and age, but also in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas". Taylor Yukawa, a deaf financial analyst, at Starbucks in Seattle, Washington shares what his experience with Starbucks has been like and how they do not judge or discriminate because of his disability. Taylor is a great representation and example of how Starbucks is a diverse company that focuses more on the outcome rather than being picky on who does the work that gets to the outcome.
As mentioned earlier, there are Starbucks all over the world. In fact, there are 24, 395 retail locations. Starbucks "main markets" are the Americas (including Canada, Latin America, and the US), China and Asia Pacific, and Middle East and Africa. In the United States specifically, California is the state with the most Starbucks stores, with 1,863 locations. Having so many stores all around the world can most likely get pretty hectic at times, so I think it shows a lot about the company itself and how they are able to control and bring in customers consistently on a daily basis.
Starbucks has many values, as does any successful company, but the four main values that they have are:
1.Creating a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome.
2. Acting with courage, challenging the status quo and finding new ways to grow our company and each other.
3.Being present, connecting with transparency, dignity and respect.
4.Delivering our very best in all we do, holding ourselves accountable for results.
These values provide an insight to the outside world of the Starbucks company as to what they truly believe in and why they do the things they do. They do not focus solely on the customer but they place high importance on the employees as well. This speaks volumes for a company of the size of Starbucks.
In a recent article comparing the difference in corporate cultures between Starbucks and Amazon, I was amazed at what I read. Amazon places high importance on the customer, which is great, but neglects the need and wants of the employees making it a hostile and unenjoyable workplace. Starbucks, on the other hand, placed the two (customers and employees satisfaction) on the same level. Amazon explains what customers need to do for the company for it to be successful and their mission statement where Starbucks leaves it short, sweet and to the point. This goes to show that less is truly more. What needs to be done for the highest rate of satisfaction doesn't mean neglecting your employees.
Ethical standards are high in the company because they feel so strongly about employee and customer satisfaction. Being able to honestly say that the company you work for cares about others and wants the highest satisfaction rate, not just the highest income is very admirable.
"We are performance driven , through the lens of humanity". This is a quote from the Starbucks mission statement page and I think it sums up their company perfectly. Basically, what it is saying is that the company works for and does what needs to be done to satisfy the needs of others in the world. Starbucks looks at the outside world and sees what they need to do and listens to the wants of those around.
Another example as to how Starbucks looks out for their employees just as much as their customers, is all the benefits there are for working for the company. Starbucks offers full tuition reimbursement through the college achievement plan. They also offer health care benefits for part-time and full-time employees, including same sex and domestic partner benefits.
All in all, Starbucks is a wonderful company to work for or even just give your business to. They show admirable qualities in what needs to be done for the satisfaction of not just the customers but also their employees, which then keeps them around longer. It also encourages them to WANT to do more for their company on their own. Things such as finding out what can be done better, what customers like best, how they view messages most, etc.
As previously mentioned, Amazon and Starbucks were compared in their corporate culture and it was a night and day difference. Amazons CEO, Jeff Bezos, could learn a lot about employee success and how to keep them going and active in the company from Starbucks' CEO Howard Schultz. Doing little things such as positive talk, encouragement, reiteration on how important individuals are to the company goes a long way, and that is just one of the many reasons why Starbucks is so successful in that department. It is also where Amazon is very unsuccessful, so it shows a large difference in the two companies.
So, whether you're looking for a new place of employment or just for a nice cup-o-joe, Starbucks is your place to go. You will not be let down or disappointed.
Bariso, J. (2015). Starbucks vs. Amazon: A tale of two cultures. Retrieved October 3o, 2016, from http://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/starbucks-vs-amazon-a-tale-of-two-cultures.html
Ferguson, E. (2015). Starbucks coffee company's organizational culture – Panmore Institute. Retrieved October 30, 2016, from http://panmore.com/starbucks-coffee-company-organizational-culture
Linguistic Society of America. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2016, from http://www.linguisticsociety.org/resource/language-and-thought
Mission Statement. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2016, from http://www.starbucks.com/about-us/company-information/mission-statement
The culture case study of Starbucks – Shaun Frankson is a social entrepreneur. (2015). Retrieved October 30, 2016, from http://shaunfrankson.com/starbucks/
Our culture of inclusion. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2016, from http://www.starbucks.com/responsibility/community/diversity-and-inclusion/culture
Avtgis, T., Rancer, A.,& Liberman, C. (2012). Organizational communication strategies for success. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
Starbucks – The Best Coffee and Espresso Drinks. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2016, from http://www.starbucks.com/


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Italy seems to be the place everyone and their mom (well my mom for sure) has asked us questions about. Mainly, where should we go in Italy? When? And the biggest question: do you have some special power to convince my significant other to take me there? My special power comes in pictures, just show him/her all these lovely pictures + a glass or 2 (or 3 or 4) of their fave happy beverage + memorize their credit card number and you will be in Italy in no time!
The when is easy, not during summer when it's balls hot! Preferably, May or September for prime warmness and minimal crowds. The where: Rome, Amalfi Coast, Venice, and I hear Cinque Terre is incredibile. But I never put Florence on that list, and I feel really horrible about that now that I have looked at our pictures from there. Florence was gosh darn impressive! The Duomo, the parks, the food and leather market, and the perfect sunset from the Ponte Vecchio. How could I leave out such a gorgeous city. Bad traveler, bad!
Be sure to show these little beauts to your hubs tonight! Don't forget the scotch!
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (a.k.a. Il Duomo di Firenze) Our hotel, Hotel Costantini, was right outside of the Duomo so we got to walk past it a lot!
Walking up the steps to the top we couldn't take our eyes off this fresco painted by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari in 1579.
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Obama pays tribute to veterans in Normandy
U.S. President Barack Obama attends the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Allied D-Day landings in France.
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REPORTER: Flanked by war veterans, U.S. President Barack Obama and his French counterpart, Francois Hollande, commemorated the Allied D-Day landings on Friday, marking the 70th anniversary of the historic military invasion. At the Normandy American Cemetery, Obama praised the bravery of the 160,000 U.S., British and Canadian troops who waded ashore to confront Nazi Germany's forces.
U.S. PRESIDENT, BARACK OBAMA: "I am honored to return here today to pay tribute to the men and women of a generation who defied every danger. Among them are veterans of D-Day, and gentlemen, we are truly humbled by your presence here today."
REPORTER: It was on June 6, 1944 that those troops arrived, hastening their eventual victory over the Nazis. Obama and Hollande held a moment of silence and toured one of the beaches where the battles took place. It was there in Normandy, where 90-year-old Thomas Hewlett of Liverpool landed. He was among 3,000 veterans in attendance.
WORLD WAR TWO VETERAN THOMAS HEWLETT: "I'm overwhelmed with it all, that's all I can say, and it makes me feel very humble. I think we appreciate it. They're all very kind to us for doing what we did, which I'm glad we did. That's the best I can say I think."
REPORTER: All throughout the streets, signs of gratitude still lasting after 70 years.


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John Githongo - who gave his testimony in London - has directly implicated several Kenyan government ministers in an alleged multi-million dollar scam.
The head of the delegation said Mr Githongo's information would be acted upon following a report to parliament.
Last year, the whistle-blower fled to the UK after he received death threats.
Kenya's Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee does not normally move outside the confines of the National Assembly building in downtown Nairobi.
But this weekend, senior members led by committee chairman, Uhuru Kenyatta, flew to the Kenyan High Commission in London.
They wanted to hear and see for themselves John Githongo's testimony and evidence of corruption in the Kenyan government.
Mr Githongo said he could not give his testimony in Kenya because of death threats.
'Amazed and astounded'
Mr Kenyatta said they have been shocked at what Mr Githongo had told them.
"Without a doubt, some of us are actually amazed and astounded by the extent of information that he has.
"Ultimately, everything that we have heard, all the evidence that we have gathered, all the material that we have collected will be made available to our parliament, to the people of Kenya and to the world as soon as this report is completed," he said.
Mr Kenyatta said John Githongo was thorough, convincing and willingly gave his testimony under oath.
At the heart of the allegations are claims that government ministers colluded in deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars with companies that either did not exist or massively inflated their prices.
And Mr Githongo has started naming names.
As a result, Kenya's finance minister has resigned, and the energy minister and vice president are having to fend off calls for them to resign too.
It is not clear how far this process will go or whether it will eventually undermine President Mwai Kibaki's administration altogether.


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My name is Devorah. I am what some people call a fan of Rabbi Manis Friedman. I am also a friend, a relative, and an acquaintance of far too many abuse victims to ignore the video I recently saw of Rabbi Manis making some all too simple comments about something as serious as abuse.
I watched the video which caused as much a hype as the actual arrest of a pedophile. And for good reason.
The anger that he riled up proved that there are now people that finally understand that abuse is not something to be taken lightly. It showed that there are many many people who are spreading the zero tolerance stance.
Nonetheless, I do believe that Rabbi Friedman has a lot more to say on the topic than you saw in an 8 minute 12 second video. I'm not here to defend Rabbi Friedman but to share some of my thoughts and perhaps give some perspective.
Rabbi Friedman is and was, for many years to me, someone I looked up to, a man who saw the world in a larger way, one who understood the complexities of individuals who have been through a vast array of experiences, specifically abuse.
My first response to seeing the video was anger. I was angry that he was insensitive to the suffering an abuse victim endures. Angry that he dared equivocate such a matter to the pain one feels when belittled by a teacher. I have always been one to advocate the reporting of abusers to authorities, to vocalize that too many of our ultra orthodox body are harboring criminals. I was always one to simply discuss the painful truth, that our insulated communities are not immune to pedophilia and abuse.
Discussing the fact that we are a few slow steps behind the rest of the world in being fully aware of abuse and taking all steps to stop it, if shared enough times, will make a difference.
After anger, came disappointment. How can someone who I've trusted and respected for so many years as a progressive, wise, and compassionate man, dedicated to admirable causes, have such primitive and cold hearted opinions.
I was also confused. I personally saw Rabbi Friedman help a teenage rape victim. I witnessed a tremendous impact that came with incredible wisdom, depth and compassion. I am sure that Rabbi Friedman has helped dozens of others with such matters. I can assure you that this girl and the many others did not think Rabbi Friedman thought abuse a joke.
I remember a certain night in a Bais Chana summer camp, having a question and answer session with Rabbi Friedman. One of the papers passed up explained a girl's difficulty to function after years of ongoing abuse. His response had a similar "get over it" vibe we saw in the video. I was furious. How dare he? Doesn't he see the scars, the shells of people walking around as a result of abuse? I felt this way until I later learned how the girl who read the paper absorbed his response.
While I was too busy being heated and enraged, Rabbi Friedman actually explained something that had a significant meaning to it. Everyone that knows the ABCs of the effects of abuse understands that the most damage comes not from the actual physical trauma, but from the harboring of a secret, from the self-hatred and blame, from the loss of trust, the shame, etc.
Overcoming such overwhelming psychological issues is about gaining perspective and the way to get over such issues are similar with whatever it is the cause. Each of these issues and insecurities can be grave and need intense help to get past, and Rabbi Friedman wasn't ignoring that. This is what I think Rabbi Friedman was saying. And this is what the victim heard. His horrible mistake was that he didn't say enough of what he actually thinks.
I do not, however, think he should not have said what he did. He should have stuck his foot in his mouth or at least been more sensitive. But I definitely don't think the Rabbi Manis you watched on that video is the real Rabbi Manis you ought to know.
Sensationalism is what sells and Rabbi Friedman is most at fault for taking it a step too far. It is not untypical for him to say things that come across as shocking, witty, paradoxical, but then he explains. Yes, it is an injustice and a disgrace to undermine an abuse victim's experience, and what he said on the video was wrong simply because through his words, many people felt pained.
But one thing I know is that the video that we all watched does not reflect Rabbi Friedman's stance on abuse. He is not one to protect a criminal or to advise one to shove anything under the rug. Rabbi Friedman is far from the criminals he is being grouped with.
A criminal is a principal who knows that a pedophile has access to children and stands by idly. A criminal is someone who knows that a child is hurt and his perpetrator is not behind bars. A criminal is someone who gags the victim and says shhh.
Get real. If you told Rabbi Friedman that you had been abused and your abuser was out and free, he'd be the first to tell you to dial 911.
Rabbi Friedman is not the man that deserves being attacked on Facebook or to be linked to other Jewish leaders that raise money for a rapist's court fees. He is a man that saves people, a man that devotes his life to helping others, a man that listens to the plight of others. Give the attention back to Nechemya Weberman and let Rabbi Friedman continue doing all the good that he does.
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In this newly released video, Rabbi Manis Friedman explores what is the response supposed to be to molestation and abuse? How should a Rabbi respond? How should a psychologists respond? What is the obligation of every individual in a moral society?
Hear more from Rabbi Manis at RabbiFriedman.com


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Published at Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 - 11:20:01 AM. Bedroom. By Elsie Schumacher.
But if you think that having only one color in a room is too boring or too difficult , you should try a nice combination between two colors. The most recommended colors for combinations are black and white with whatever other color you may want. But if you want to have a nice, but still vibrant bedroom that shows sensuality and style you may think of a red and black bedroom .
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MOSCOW, April 30 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday regarding the situation in Ukraine.
According to the Kremlin, the two leaders "agreed that the sharp political standoff can only be resolved by peaceful means."
Putin's office also noted that he underlined to the British prime minister "the paramount importance" of the Geneva Statement's implementation, and suggested that Ukraine's central government is responsible for de-escalating the crisis.
Under the terms of the April 17 Geneva accord, Ukraine and Russia agreed that all illegal military entities be disbanded, all occupants of seized buildings disarmed and evacuated, and all protesters granted amnesty.
Since the agreement was reached, however, pro-Russian militants have detained journalists, reportedly abducted OSCE military monitors, Russia continues to amass troops near the border of Ukraine, and the Russian defense ministry ordered military drills along the border as a response to Ukraine's anti-terror operations.
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6th Iran International Green Film Festival, 22 – 28 July, 2017
The 6th Iran International Green Film Festival (IIGFF6) will be held in Tehran from the 22nd to the 28th of July, 2017, with the objectives of recognizing, screening and awarding the best national and international films and visual arts aimed at protecting the environment, natural resources, increasing public awareness and promoting the culture of environmental preservation.
The international competition of IIGFF6 consists of long fiction films (more than 50 minutes), short fiction films (less than 30 minutes), long documentary films (more than 30 minutes), short documentary films (less than 30 minutes), animations and experimental films.
The central theme of the 6th edition is "Green Economy", focusing on Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Tourism and Clean Energies.
The program will be soon on line, stay tuned!


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Polar Bear Photo Tour
Nanuq. Ursus maritimus.
A unique and fantastic opportunity to see and photograph the great polar bear of the arctic.
The massive ice bear of the north. Wonderfully animated. Gorgeously curious.
Join us this fall.
Bald Eagle Photo Tour
Haines, Alaska. The greatest gathering of bald eagles in the world.
The famous Chilkat Eagle Preserve comes alive this November. 3000 bald eagles congregate along the Chilkat River to feed on a late run of salmon.
The end of November is when it all happens.
Aurora Borealis Photo Tour
Winter's Coming.
Few phenomena surpass the aurora borealis for sheer splendor. The magical dance of the northern lights are a treat to photograph.
Alaska's winter dreams shimmer overhead.
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Alaska Landscapes Photo Tour
Wild. Wildness. Wilderness.
Skolai Pass in Wrangell – St. Elias National Park. 6 nights in the backcountry. Photograph some of the most spectacular mountain country in North America.
Your photography is the primary aim of this trip.
Take the Hike with me.
Alaska Brown Bears Photo Tour
Real. Remote. Remarkable.
The Great Bears.
Katmai National Park hosts our weeklong expedition. Our privately chartered boat explores the Coast of Alaska. We visit Hallo Bay, Geographic Harbor, Kukak Bay and more.
Photograph harbor seals, sea otter, bald eagles, brown bears. Wolves are a possibility. Myriad species of pelagic bird. The volcanoes of the Alaska Peninsula.
Grizzlies in the Fall Photo Tour
Katmai National Park and Preserve. The greatest place in the world to photograph these magnificent animals.
There's no better time than the fall to photograph them. The bears in their prime. Tourists are gone. Wondrous fall color.
An amazing experience.
One week of focused grizzly bear photography in that most of beautiful of settings. Katmai.
There's simply no other bear photo tour like it.


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Happy Mother's Day.
You know, if it applies to you.
Not everyone feels the same way about Mother's Day, the way it's portrayed in commercials — uniformly euphoric and feely-goody. Even its founder flip-flopped on it. Many people face this holiday with a heavy heart, for whatever reason.
I feel like rebelling against the one-size-fits-all Mother's Day. It's one reason I'm relieved to be a "specials" teacher and not a homeroom teacher — I am under less pressure to observe holidays. On the other hand, we work with kids, so generally we are teaching them to appreciate their mothers or other female figures in their lives. Goodness knows that those who do invisible work deserve to be acknowledged and appreciated, and that in the "traditional" nuclear family, much of that falls on Mom's shoulders.
So, Happy Mother's Day, to those who have children, who raise children, who protect children, who nurture children. Happy Mother's Day to those who have good memories of and with their mothers, even if they mingle with bad ones. Happy Mother's Day.
And for those of us that struggle on this and other "special" days, let's take care of ourselves. Let's make room for our grief and encourage one another and remember that tomorrow is another day.


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Friday February 13th, 2015
Are you wondering what exciting new things you can get involved with in 2015? If you are up for a challenge, enthusiastic about volunteering, want to learn new skills, meet new people and boost your CV. Then why not become a Concordia Co-ordinator? We are now recruiting for our Co-ordinator training weekend 10th-12th April 2015, to prepare and become a project leader of an international volunteer group in the UK during the summer.
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We're looking for motivated volunteers to help with leading an international volunteer group on a UK project. All you need is two weeks to spare over the summer, some previous volunteer experience, motivation to work with people from around the world, lots of energy, a willingness to learn and get involved and to come to our three day preparation training in Brighton. Easy!
What it is?
- A three day (from Friday 10th April morning to Sunday 12th April afternoon) residential training on preparing to be a group leader for Concordia UK
- The training will cover skills from conflict management and intercultural learning to group cooking and team bonding!
- Once you have completed the training you can go on to co-ordinate an international group on a community project in the UK
- Projects range from environmental work to helping to prepare festival sites to working with children. We'll discuss the most suitable role for you at the training weekend.
Why should i get involved?
- Do something different
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We ask for a small contribution of £40 to help us cover the accommodation and food costs of the training weekend. Once you have completed the training weekend we would cover the costs of your project in the UK including your travel there.
How do i get involved?
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