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This week, MJand Sean check out recent releases from Yen Press, Viz Media, Kodansha Comics, and Vertical, Inc.
Bunny Drop, Vol. 9 | By Yumi Unita | Yen Press – So, it's finally here. Yes, it. You know what I'm talking about, fan of Bunny Drop. In fact, it's difficult to imagine that any manga fan online has avoided hearing all about the controversial romance between Bunny Drop's teenaged Rin and her forty-something guardian, Daikichi, which began brewing out of the blue in the series' last volume, at least on Rin's side. Rin's feelings are revealed fully in this final volume, and though things progress just as reported (feared?), Unita still manages to surprise me. Her ending is both as awkward and as oddly right as I might have wished—emotionally complicated and utterly unsexy (which, for once, is a really good thing). Though it's still hard for me to buy in to Rin's sudden feelings, Daikichi's reaction rings perfectly true, and that makes all the difference, at least for this reader. Still recommended. Honestly. – MJ
A Devil And Her Love Song, Vol. 10 | By Miyoshi Tomori | Viz Media – Well, we've been wanting Shin and Maria to finally have a nice long kiss, right? Be careful what you wish for. The scene in the music room with Maria's breakdown was as raw and shattering as this manga has ever gotten, and I was surprised that it was then topped by Maria in her own apartment, contemplating something unthinkable. Never in this entire series have I been more grateful that Ayu exists. There's still a lot to work through here, though, and it's not going to go away due to a sweet hug on the rooftop. I suspect Kurosu just isn't going to let this go, and it's hinted that he knows even more about Maria's past. Altogether, this is one of the best volumes yet of this series, typing together Maria's past, her friendship with Anna, and her romance with Shin into one big screwed-up package. – Sean Gaffney
Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 13 | By Julietta Suzuki | Viz Media – I will confess to being surprised by not one, but two plot twists in this volume. First of all, things were slowly being set up to show that sometimes duty is more important than true love, particularly when it involves a human. Of course, I was then taken aback when true love won out after all, though I appreciated Nishiki's character growth. More to the point, I was very surprised and happy that Tomoe didn't immediately cotton on to Nanami's being 'fake'. So many fantasy stories have the true love easily able to spot that the one in front of them isn't the right one, it was great to see that no, Tomoe didn't get it right away, particularly given it was Nanami's own body. Another fun volume here, with hints at something darker coming soon, involving Tomoe's past. – Sean Gaffney
Kimi ni Todoke, Vol. 17 | By Karuho Shiina | Viz Media – A.K.A. "The Payoff Volume". Everyone knows that long-running romance series run on 'will they or won't they', but there's only so long you can hold onto that without frustrating the audience away. And so here we get big payoffs to two of our three couples. (Chizu and Ryu are sweet, but sort of take a back seat here aside from one big present moment.) It's thematically appropriate, given Japanese customs, that this all happens at Christmas, as Yano finally gives in and opens up to Kento, and Kazehaya finally breaks free from his own chains and admits how much he physically desires Sawako. We also get some nice scenes from Pin, who always gives great advice even if he's being a complete goofball. Overall, this is a pitch-perfect volume that everyone who follows the series will love. – Sean Gaffney
Knights of Sidonia, Vol. 4 | By Tsutomu Nihei | Vertical, Inc. – I find it amusing, given this is a sci-fi action horror thriller sort of story, that I keep focusing on the awkward and goofy romantic comedy love triangle that also is happening within its pages. But it's just so much fun, and really helps to make the series not just one big depressing angstfest. (Also, the book of Secrets about Sidonia should totally have had Toilet Hinako somewhere.) That said, there's also a lot of dark tension here as well, as we continue to realize just how much the leaders of the ship seems to have it in for Tanizake. There's also some rather terrifying body horror towards the end, that startled me quite a bit. The plot is still a bit overly complex for me to take in at times (it may benefit from reading in large chunks), but this is still space opera at its most compelling. – Sean Gaffney
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 10 | By Kiiro Yumi and Hiro Arakawa | Viz Media – Sometimes it seems that Iku just can't catch a break. As if it isn't bad enough coping with her newfound love for Dojo, she also has some buried jealousy of Shibazaki tormenting her (oh, if she only knew how likely it was that the feeling was mutual), more bullying from a new group of girls, and her parents finally becoming aware that she's a soldier and not merely a simple librarian after all. Of course, all these stress points end up becoming ways to give us compelling, heartwarming and satisfying drama. (We also see more of the still newborn Tezuka/Shibazaki romance, which I love to bits but which will likely be far harder to pull off than simple-minded Iku's love.) It's easy to forget this is a spinoff franchise, based on a light novel and with an anime as well It doesn't read like a cash-in at all. – Sean Gaffney
The Wallflower, Vol. 31 | By Tomoko Hayakawa | Kodansha Comics – Yes, in practice this volume ends the same way that the previous 30 have, with minimal forward movement between our heroes. However, I do think there are some very important signposts here towards an endgame, particularly in the 2-parter involving Sunako's friend Yuki, who we first met in Vol. 6 (so long ago they have to footnote it.) Yuki is dealing with a painful first love, and at first it looks like things may go badly. But when her love is returned, we see her suddenly morph into… a beautiful, normal proportioned shoujo person. It's always been only Sunako who pulls off the SD vs. normal switch with any regularity, so this is yet another sign that it's not literal, but a figurative transformation that depends on the self-image of the person. All this, plus a Yuki chapter! (No, the other Yuki.) Recommended to those who still read it. – Sean Gaffney


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Millions of people across the globe cheer for a sports team in some capacity. It has almost become more out of the norm not to watch and celebrate sports than to partake. There are many good reasons for that, but there are some questions.
The biggest question is, why do most of us seemingly rise and fall with the successes and failures of our favorite teams? After all, we are not on the court or field with them, so it shouldn't matter. Well, that's not true, and there are a few good reasons why we ride the roller coaster with our favorite teams.
Local Pride
The most obvious reason for this is local pride. Many fans begin following a team because it is the team that represents their city. There is a sense of "my city, my team" that brings many fans into the fold for a particular team.
Not only that, but it is something that fans can use to identify with one another. They can look at other fans of the team and make the connection between not only the team but also the town. Being a sports fan is as much about camaraderie as anything else.
That connective tissue between fans of a team and the city in which they live or were a part of can be a vital one. Even some fans will question others who are not from the town. Yet, locational roots are one of the most important reasons we feel strongly about our sports teams.
Personal and Emotional Investment
It doesn't matter whether you spend money on tickets, merchandise, autographs, or anything else related to a team. If you like and follow a sports team, you invest just like the rest.
For each sports fan, that investment varies. Emotional investment is perhaps the most significant investment in pro sports teams. We like them because of where we live. We like them because of people we know who like them. We like them because vital memories are tied to moments related to the team.
That emotional investment is also why we rise so high and fall so far. Teams can become ingrained in our lives in more ways than one. So, it only becomes natural to ride the emotional roller coaster that comes with rooting for a team.
That's not even mentioning the investments of time and money. Most sports fans invest money in some way, shape, or form. It may be on tickets. Perhaps you bought gear for yourself or a family member. Or, you moved out of town but still want to follow them, so you bought that sport's viewing package.
That investment, no matter what it is, is what makes winning so unique, and losing hurt so much. We want to be rewarded for the time, effort, and emotion we put into these teams. Investing without a payoff for a long time can make that one rewarding year feel even more special.
Family Tradition
Another thing to consider is that certain fandoms have been passed down through the generations. So it isn't necessarily brainwashing our kids and their kids to root for a certain team, although that does happen.
But it becomes all too easy to see our parents, fathers most of the time, investing their time and energy into these teams. Whether it happens initially or slowly over time, it becomes all too easy to begin sharing their love as a bonding exercise.
There are so many stories about lifelong fans spanning generations that finally get the big payoff of a championship run. It is the kind of thing that unites families. But, unfortunately, that failure can do the same thing. Still, being brought together by a sport is perhaps one of the best things about following a team in the first place.

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Saturday 25 — Friday 31 August 2018, at Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth MA2018 Staff List |
Scott Ainslie Armand Aromin Cathy Barton * Anita Best Bourque Émissaires (Benoit Bourque & Antoine Pigeon-Bourque) Eliza Carthy Amy Conley Tim Eriksen Fennig's All-Stars |
Anni Fentiman Benedict Gagliardi Edith Gawler Mark Gilston Sara Grey * David Kaynor Chris Koldewey Bennett Konesni Dave Para * |
Bill Spence Toby Stover Susan Trump Harry Tuft * The Vox Hunters Dave Webber Elissa Weiss George Wilson Martyn Wyndham-Read . . . and our talented campers |
Our staff members are not only great performers, they are also excellent teachers, whether it be instruments, styles, or the music of a particular area or era, etc. Unfurtunately, Sam Gleaves and Tyler Hughes have had to cancel. Sam will be the Folk Arts Director at the Hindman Settlement School. His responsibilities will include working in five public schools in Knott County, Kentucky; Tyler has just been elected to his local council. Caroline Paton and Ed Trickett have also canceled for health reasons, but Ed has promised to join us for TradMaD 2019, 24-30 August. Martin Carthy will be staying home to care for Norma. Tim Eriksen has been added to the staff. * These performers were part of a loose amalgamation known as The Golden Ring. | |||
Directors: Joy Bennett and Heather Wood. Sound: Don Wade | |||
Scott Ainslie has been a musician all his life. He came of age during the Civil Rights era, and cultivated a powerful affinity for cross-cultural exchange. He has studied with elder musicians on both sides of the color line — in the Old-Time Southern Appalachian fiddle and banjo traditions, as well as Black Gospel and Blues. He plays this music with affection, authority, and power. Armed with a variety of instruments — vintage guitars, a fretless gourd banjo, a one-string, homemade diddley bow (aka cigar box guitar) and carefully chosen historical personal anecdotes of his encounters with senior musicians across the South — Ainslie brings the history, roots music, and sounds of America to life. |
Armand Aromin is a violin maker and musician based in Providence, Rhode Island. He has studied at Berklee College of Music and the University of Limerick, and is a graduate of the North Bennet Street School in Boston, MA where he earned his diploma in Violin Making & Repair. Picking up the fiddle and tin whistle in his mid-teens, Armand learned much of his music from renowned Irish musicians and tunesmiths Jimmy Devine and Patrick Hutchinson, both of whom helped to foster an interest in the lyrical and colorful styles of older musicians such as Denis Murphy and Julia Clifford, Bobby Casey, Johnny Doherty, and Tommy Reck. In addition to being the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Fleadh Cheoil Champion for Senior Fiddle, Armand was also a finalist at the Séan Ó Riada Gold Medal Fiddle Competition held in Cork, Ireland in 2011. Since 2010, he has taught fiddle and tin whistle for the Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann in Boston. Much to Ben's delight and dismay, Armand is working on incorporating English concertina into his repertoire of instruments. Armand joins Benedict Gagliardi as The Vox Hunters. |
Cathy Barton lived many places before coming to Columbia, Missouri in 1967 to attend junior high, high school, and college. There and in Hawaii, she became interested in folk music and took well to the ukulele classes in her school. Her visits to the Polynesian Cultural Center began a life-long appreciation for native culture. Cathy learned to play the banjo from Lee Ruth and his brother, Jim. She met Ramona Jones, who took her to Nashville where she met Roy Acuff and his band members, including "Bashful Brother Oswald" Pete Kirby and fiddle legend Howdy Forrester. Cathy performed on the "Grand Ol Opry" and "Nashville Now" with Ramona a few times, but it was the jam sessions with the legendary country music old-time musicians that she enjoyed most. A recognized master of the frailing banjo style Cathy has twice won the Tennessee Old-Time Banjo Championship, and Acuff often called her his "favorite banjo player," because her playing reminded him of earlier days of country music. She can also be credited for some of the growing interest in the hammered dulcimer in the Midwest. In the mid-1970s, she was one of the first to play it at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, providing a number of current players with their first hearing of the instrument. Cathy sings with her husband, Dave Para. |
Anita Best was born in a small fishing village with the fairytale name of Merasheen, in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, just before circumstances contrived to bring her native country into union with Canada. Her people came to Merasheen from Somerset in the late 1700s and were engaged in the inshore and bank fishery until Merasheen was depopulated by government in 1968. On both sides of the family there were wonderful singers of old ballads, tragic sea songs and comical ditties, and the occasional storyteller who gathered everyone around on the long winter nights. |
Bourque Émissaires is Benoit Bourque and his son Antoine Pigeon-Bourque. The name of the duo is a pun on the name — it sounds almost identical to "bouc émissaire" in French, meaning "scapegoat." Benoit is a musician, dancer, singer and caller, who has been a member of several bands with whom he toured extensively in North America and in Europe. Antoine was steeped in traditional music since birth. The father-son duo has a vast repertoire of traditional music from Quebec, not to mention jigs and songs. |
Eliza Carthy describes herself simply as a "modern english musician." Noted as a singer and fiddler, she is also at home on many other instruments. During a 25-year journey/career she has become one of the most dazzling and recognised folk musicians of a generation. She has revitalised and made folk music relevant to new audiences and has captured the most hardened of dissenters with canny, charismatic and boundary-crossing performance. Many of the current crop of young professional folk musicians owe their successes in part to her determination, standard-bearing and campaigning spirit. Yorkshire-born and based in Edinburgh since 1997, Eliza Carthy grew up immersed in the world of traditional English music. She has lived a life based on the philosophy that it is a genre worthy of and equal to any other, and that musicians need no boundaries and deserve no restrictions to what they do as artists. |
Amy Conley is a multi-instrumentalist (ukulele, guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, piano) who has been performing & teaching music for all ages since 1986. She has recorded three CD's for families and is an active member of The Children's Music Network. Once an active member of FSSGB, Amy now creates community music programs in southern NH such as the Second Friday Song Circle, music jams, concerts and Ukulele Playshops for adults. Her classes emphasize singing and playing for fun. Amy taught Beginning Ukulele at TradMaD 2015 and 2016 and her classes performed brilliantly in the Camper Concerts. |
Tim Eriksen is acclaimed for transforming American tradition with his startling interpretations of old ballads, love songs, shape-note gospel and dance tunes from New England and Southern Appalachia. He combines hair-raising vocals with inventive accompaniment on banjo, fiddle, guitar and bajo sexto - a twelve string Mexican acoustic bass - creating a distinctive hardcore Americana sound |
Fennig's All-Stars is Bill Spence (hammered dulcimer, vocals), Toby Stover (piano, vocals), and George Wilson (fiddle, banjo, vocals). The amount of talent possessed by these three virtuoso musicians is astounding and has only been enhanced by the number of years each of them has been making music. |
Anni Fentiman has developed a specialist repertoire of songs originating from her native North East. What matters to her is that "songs tell of how life was… they take you into that time without it being a history lesson, so that you are almost in the middle of the time looking out of it rather than in a history book, reading about how things were." The Boston Irish Reporter wrote: "Anni Fentiman executed her notes so perfectly, with such an eerie sound that one could actually picture the scene described in the song." Anni also sings with her husband, Dave Webber. |
Benedict Gagliardi was produced and developed in central Connecticut. He discovered folk music in high school by way of a cassette tape of CT-based band The Morgans, and immediately bought a concertina (likely aspiring to become a pirate). His style is the result of an eager student and an ill-advised teacher (both him). Although Ben never received formal lessons, his music-making was nurtured and encouraged at sessions by local trad musicians including Joe Gerhard, John Tabb, Jeanne Freeman, Jon Warner and many others. Ben can't dance a step, so he tries to make good use of his time sitting by singing and playing banjo, baritone ukulele, harmonica, or melodeon. In real life, Ben is a full-time lab coordinator at The Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design. Benedict joins Armand Aromin as The Vox Hunters. |
Edith Gawler is a native Mainer who grew up a member of the legendary Gawler Family Band. She plays fiddle, banjo and upright bass, and belts out songs in a rich sonorous alto. Not long ago, Edith finished her architectural thesis at Syracuse University, which looks to draw on the principles of the local sustainable food movement as a model for a new architecture. When not singing in the fields with husband Bennett Konesni, she works as a junior architect. |
Mark Gilston was born and raised in New York City, where he grew up listening to American, Russian, Spanish, Caribbean, and Israeli folk music. His interest in Balkan music developed in his early teens. in 1970, he bought his first mountain dulcimer. He started playing concertina two years later. In the early '90s he discovered Swedish spelmansmusik and fell in love with the traditional fiddle music of Sweden. Just as he learned many songs and tunes of the Catskills and Adirondacks when he lived in New York, Mark's move to Texas inspired him to learn a repertoire of traditional Texas songs and fiddle tunes which he plays on mountain dulcimer. in 2016, he won the National Mountain Dulcimer competition in Winfield, Kansas. Mark's wide-ranging and eclectic repertoire is matched by the number of instruments he plays. |
The Golden Ring was never an established group of specific individuals; it was always more a concept, an approach to informal, non-competitive music-making by a gathering of friends, often solo performers in their own right, who simply enjoyed singing and playing together. Gathered at TradMaD this year are Golden Ringers Cathy Barton, Sara Grey, Dave Para, and Harry Tuft. |
Sara Grey grew up in New Hampshire but lived in Scotland and England for many years before moving back to the States. As a youngster in North Carolina she first heard a lot of mountain music and her love for the old time banjo music and songs developed from this experience. She has carried this interest into her adult life, studying folklore and collecting and performing music from the various areas in which she has lived. She has been concentrating for the last several years on tracing the migration of songs from the British Isles to North America. Sara lives for her music and works at her trade with the result that her music is not only technically excellent but also filled with her warmth and spirit. Her voice is both powerful and sweet, with a distinctive and lovely tremolo. She is also a fine banjo picker. |
David Kaynor is a musician, singer, and dance caller. He plays fiddle, guitar, and piano. David calls and teaches contra dances, family dances, and basic Swedish turning dances: Schottische, polska, hambo, snoa, etc. Whether playing tunes, teaching and calling dances, or working at a camp, or even running in a road race, he tends to be more interested in the process than the product. David notes, "Experience wins over expedience every time. Most of 'real life' isn't like this, but music and dancing can be." |
Chris Koldewey is a teacher of children, a singer of old songs, sailor of old square-rigged wooden ships, and man of Chanteys at Mystic Seaport Museum. Chris primarily performs US and British traditional music, and he is attracted to the stories behind many of the songs he sings. He has played in concerts and festivals in both the US and the UK, and has led workshops dealing with a variety of traditional music forms. Chris can accompany himself on Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Concertina, and other things common to an average garage sale. |
Bennett Konesni runs the family's Duckback Farm in Maine with his wife, Edith Gawler, where they grow gourmet garlic, teas, and culinary herbs. He also runs worksongs.org, where he shares his 20 years of worksong research and development. Bennett is the co-founder of Sylvester Manor, a 243-acre educational farm on Shelter Island, NY on a piece of land that had been in his family since 1652 until it was donated to a nonprofit farm that he started. His roles there include teaching worksongs to the farm crew and directing a wide variety of musical programs, including events like Plant&Sing, which brings the community to the farm to complete two weeks' worth of garlic shucking and planting in a single morning, all while singing worksongs. |
Dave Para was born in Chicago, where he took his sister-in-law's guitar to classes at the Old Town School of Folk Music, which rekindled his childhood interest in folk music. Moving to Boonville, Missouri with his wife, Cathy Barton, they lived next door to the late Bob Dyer and sang many of his songs. They started the Big Muddy Folk Festival in 1991 and produced two albums of Civil War music from Trans-Mississippi West. These albums gained wide respect among Civil War historians in the region and put them in demand for seminars and performances at national parks, re-enactments and historical meetings throughout the state, including the third funeral for Jesse James, in 1995. They also became guest performers aboard the legendary Delta Queen steamboat. Dave is a fine guitarist and singer. |
Caroline Paton draws upon a vast repertoire developed over many years of collecting folksongs, with her late husband, Sandy, throughout the English -speaking world, from the Southern Appalachians to the Ozarks, from Scotland and England to the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Sandy and Caroline were the founders of Folk Legacy Records. |
Bill Spence was born in Iowa. He comes by his interest in Celtic music honestly, having Scottish, Irish and Scandinavian parents and grandparents. Untill Bill's 1973 CD, The Hammered Dulcimer, there were virtually no recordings of hammered dulcimer music available. With his wife, Andy, Bil founded Old Songs, Inc., which runs one of the best festivals in the world for traditional music of many genres. Bill is the leader of Fennig's All-Stars. |
Toby Stover is a well-known piano player, focusing on New England style country and dance music. She has appeared with several well known groups, including the Vanaver Caravan. Toby is versed in many ethnic dance styles including African dance. She has also performed with Fakoli Dance and Drum. Toby is a teaching artist of ethnic dance and drumming. Toby is part of Fennig's All-Stars. |
Susan Trump has been singing with instruments since she was in high school, just because it was fun. She grew up singing along with Peter Paul and Mary, and John Denver. The traditional songs were the stories of everyday people who lived in earlier times, under different circumstances, but shared the same hopes and dreams that we have today. The contemporary folk songs that she likes to sing paint similar pictures with words and inspire us with messages of hope in the human spirit. She treats her instrument, the mountain dulcimer, as her singing partner. She sings the melody, and lets the instrument back her up. N.B., Susan is no relation to that other Trump ... |
Harry Tuft grew up singing and playing a series of instruments — from the piano to the clarinet, ukulele, baritone uke, and, in college, a six-string guitar. Philadelphia's lively folk scene provided the setting for Harry's first ventures into public singing. From there, friendships with Dick Weissman and Roger Abrahams fostered a growing interest in Anglo-American folk music. With encouragement from Izzy Young, owner of the first and (then) only Folklore Center, in New York's Greenwich Village, Harry opened the Denver Folklore Center in March 1962. Stop by. If Harry's not there, he's probably not far away. You'll enjoy the mixture of people, music, and merchandise you'll find there. |
The Vox Hunters is (or are?) Armand Aromin and Benedict Gagliardi, who are musically bound by a shared love of traditional folk music. Though originally united through Irish instrumental music, they share an enthusiastic affinity for an ever-growing amalgam of songs both inside and far outside the realm of 'folk music'. With a pair of oft-harmonizing voices accompanied by fiddle, free reeds, and tenor guitar, The Vox Hunters present an exciting and eclectic repertoire of traditional folk songs, driving dance tunes, sean nos dancing and other musical varia. The Vox Hunters' philosophy is that the search for good songs is endless and satisfyingly so. They don't aim to fuse genres, push boundaries, or redefine 'folk music' — they simply sing songs they like to sing in exactly the way they like to sing them. Their influences and inspirations are voices in the English, American, and Irish folk music realms, but they allow their ears a long musical leash. |
Dave Webber hails from Swindon in Wiltshire, England, and it was mainly in southern folk clubs that he developed his skill as a singer of traditional song. He now says that "you sing songs a long time before you become a singer." For him, singing is about interpreting a song: "I think that's where you kind of break through and find the crock of gold in a song. You can go along the track of the tune and the words but there comes a point (and it's only with some songs) where somehow you get through to the treasure." Dave sings with Anni Fentiman as a harmony duo, working largely a capella and featuring mainly traditional and traditional idiom material. Many of Dave's own songs have entered the general repertoire. Scott Alaric wrote in the Boston Globe, "Dave Webber has that rare gift of writing songs that sound traditional." |
Elissa Weiss was trained in voice by Claire Alexander, Shirlee Emmons, Alan Seale, and Myron McPherson. She also studied vocal acoustics, vocal anatomy, repertoire, and vocal health at Teachers College. A soprano and harpist, Elissa created the Everybody Can Sing® voice studio and workshops to help people who are afraid to sing. She has run workshops for the 92nd Street Y, Makor, the Rio Caliente Spa in Mexico, groups of Episcopal seminarians, and in various private settings. "[She is] a wonderful, patient, sensitive teacher, who made everyone feel more confident in their abilities," wrote a workshop participant. |
George Wilson is a talented, multi-instrumentalist and singer, whose repertoire samples a wide variety of traditional and folk styles. As a fiddler, he has over 500 tunes for dancing and listening — tunes from New England, Quebec, Cape Breton, Scotland, Ireland and Shetland. His dynamic fiddling, strongly influenced by Cape Breton and French Canadian styles, has been popular with contra dancers and concert-goers since the late 1970s. Along with fiddling, George explores some of the roots of contemporary folk music by "visiting" some personalities of the past. Accompanying himself on the 5-string banjo, he sings songs of Uncle Dave Macon (of early Grand Ole Opry fame). He brings this colorful character to life through songs, stories and close representation of Uncle Dave's energetic banjo styles and antics. George is part of Fennig's All-Stars. |
Martyn Wyndham-Read was born on a farm in Sussex, England, and at 18 headed off, with his guitar, to Australia, where he worked on a sheep station Emu Springs in South Australia. It was there that he heard, first hand, the old songs sung by some of the station hands and became captivated by these songs. Moving back to England in 1967, he met up with the renowned singer and song collector Bert Lloyd, who himself had spent time in Australia. Martyn was asked by Bert Lloyd to be part of the album 'Leviathan' on the Topic label and soon after he started recording for Bill Leader and touring extensively worldwide. Martyn is also the instigator of the well known Song Links Project. |
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Joy Bennett has been involved in folk music most of her life. As a member of the quartet Water Sign for 13 years, she explored the close-knit harmonies of both traditional and contemporary folk music. Joy is also a founding member of the all-woman chantey group The Johnson Girls. The "J-Girls" bring a sound and energy to sea and work songs that has brought entire audiences to their feet. They not only have beautiful harmonies, but raw power, allowing audiences a glimpse of the situations in which the chanteys were used. At the same time, the beauty of their ballads is unparalleled. Joy has performed solo, with Water Sign, the Johnson Girls, Chris Koldewey, and with guest artists in the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. |
Heather Wood is a veteran singer from the English revival for some 50+ years, dating from her days with The Young Tradition. She has a great repertoire of ballads, historical songs, love and agricultural songs, and a lot from the humorous side. In addition to the old songs, she has written some dynamite new ones. Over the years, Heather has also acted as agent for other artists, run folk clubs, organized weekends and other events, and written about folk music for an assortment of publications. |
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Don Wade has over four decades of experience in sound reinforcement and recording. He has worked at everything from concerts to large festivals and is particularly familiar with Folk, Classical, and Jazz. Don is co-founder of Minstrel Records, which has produced some fine albums. |
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Introduction: DIY "VersaClimber" Exercise Machine
I have wanted to own a VersaClimber, but their price is just too outrageous. I saw the "Jacob's Ladder" and thought what a clever alternative it was. Jeez, it costs more than a VersaClimber!
It got the old neurons firing though, and here is my design for a supper cheap, just as effective climbing machine. Of course, it hasn't been built yet ;-)
"notched pulleys"--these are pulleys notched for the rungs of the rope ladder. They keep the ladder from slipping and allow the "friction device" access to the edge of the pulley.
"friction device"--this is the fuzziest part of the design. It could be as simple as a screw that presses against one or both of the pulleys to control the climbing speed, or something more elaborate, of course.
Another item could be a set of counter-pulleys set to the floor to control swing. I would not necessarily want that because the built in tendency to swing causes you to use muscles and technique that would add to your fitness experience.
You could also fit a counter weight for the resistance control and/or to smooth out motion.
Has anyone built something like this? If not I am surprised.


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Statys as on- 06/04/21
By tweaking the provisions of the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) Act, the Maharastra government has proposed to crack down on builders who sell a single flat to multiple buyers in a significant step.
Jitendra Awhad, Housing Minister of Maharashtra has recently highlighted the similar issue saying that it has come to the government's attention in many cases across the state where the builder has sold a flat to multiple buyers, causing extreme hardship to the buyers. Therefore, the government intends to amend the MahaRERA Act so that such builders can be charged with an offence and prosecuted for defrauding flat buyers.
According to the Housing Minister of Maharastra, the problem is grave, and the government intends to amend the Act in order to improve transparency in such transactions and prevent flat buyers from being duped. There have been various instances where a builder sells a flat to one person and then sells the same flat to several people using the MahaRERA act's provisions.
The real estate industry has applauded the state government's decision. The Chairman of the Builders Association of India's Housing and RERA Committee has said that a builder making such a sale to multiple buyers was illegal and unacceptable. Also, he said that any measures taken by the government to minimize it would be welcomed. The buyer, on the other hand, has the ability to check if the same flat that he has reserved has been sold to others.
Further, according to Rohit Poddar, M.D. of Housing and Development the real estate sector continues to achieve milestones with a historic surge in registrations, an amendment like this would help the real estate sector in creating a more transparent atmosphere for home buyers, ensuring the protection of their life savings and investments. Furthermore, he believes that this amendment will not only help to eliminate the bad practices of some developers, but it will also encourage homebuyers and investors to trust the sector and the laws that protect their investment while making their home-buying experience more seamless.
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Local Manatee County Wildlife Control Services
Animals Happen Of Bradenton, Florida
(941) 200-3962
Are you hearing scratching in the attic or the pitter patter of feet running across the ceiling? Noise in the attic typically means trouble and if you are a homeowner, the solution typically is more expensive the longer you wait. We offer professional solutions for Bradenton wildlife removal in homes, attics, and animals causing property damage.
Bat Removal and Exclusion
Bats in an attic can be a nightmare. Not only do bats cause structural damage with the accumulation of guano, but they also present health risks. It's a well-known fact that bats are carriers of rabies and can transmit this fatal disease with an unnoticed scratch or bite. Did you know that bat droppings can also be a health hazard? Bat guano hold toxic spores called histoplasma capsulatum, that when inhaled can cause a lung infection called histoplasmosis.
Bat removal is typically done in a multi step process. First, we inspect the home to find all of the bat entry points as well as areas that are potential entry points. After all of the openings are located, a seal up is performed to funnel the bats down to only using the main entry points. At these points, bat removal devices are placed, which are one way valves that allow the bats to exit and not re-enter the structure.
Once the Bradenton wildlife bats have been removed from the structure and the remaining opening are sealed up, any necessary guano clean up must be done. This is for multiple reasons. Mainly because of the health hazards involved with bat droppings and the dangers of sweeping them up or using a conventional vacuum to get rid of the guano. Another reason is because Bradenton bat guano can weaken drywall and destroy attic insulation. If enough bat droppings have accumulated, the ceiling can come down from the weight and corrosion.
Bird Control and Nest Clean Up
Nuisance birds and Bradenton wildllife can cause a mess that shocks the majority of homeowners. When professional bird removal is needed, its usually because birds have taken up residence inside of an attic or an exhaust vent. Since attics are seldom visited, attics can have unbelievable amounts of nesting that accumulates over years, many times filling several contractor bags when cleaned up. Bird nesting can carry bird mites, ticks, fleas and parasites.
Bird removal from exhaust vents usually hits its peak around May and June. The most common wildlife causing the need to get rid of birds from vents is black birds and starlings. These nuisance birds and wildlife will clog vents and build nests in attics that can reach heights over 6 feet. Our bird control and wildlife removal services include baby bird removal, deterrents, nesting clean out, adult bird removal from vents and bird proofing to prevent future bird problems in vents and attics.
Many times, we find that birds also have attracted other nuisance Bradenton wildlife such as raccoons and squirrels, causing an added problem. For this reason, bird nesting must be removed from attic spaces because of the attractive odors that it holds. When clogged into exhaust vents, fire hazards present themselves.
If you have a bird removal problem and would like to know how to stop birds from nesting in vents or how to keep birds out of your attic give us a call. We offer complete solutions for bird removal in Bradenton and have custom bird proofing that is second to none.
Squirrel Control and Prevention
A few signs that you may have squirrels in your attic are the type of noises in the attic and the time that you are hearing the noise. Squirrels tend to move very quickly and will run back and fourth, often even playing or fighting with one another. Since they are diurnal, squirrel activity is usually heard during the day.
One of the problems with squirrels in an attic is that since they are rodents they like to gnaw. Gnawing is often seen on support beams, insulation boards and the worst of all, wires. It is a known fact that 30,000 fires annually are attributed to rodents gnawing wires in attics.
Squirrels typically enter from the same common entry points, however like all wildlife, there can always be a surprise. Some of the most common entry points for squirrels is attic vents, attic fans, gnawed fascia boards, loose soffits and breached ridge vents.
Our squirrel removal process is typically done by either setting baited traps near the entry points or multi-catch traps right over their entry points to catch them as they enter or exit. Trapping squirrels in an attic will produce on average 3-5 squirrels, however in some instances there can be many more or just a solitary squirrel.
Bradenton Skunk Trapping and Proofing
Nuisance skunks like to dig under sheds, decks, stoops and any other structure that can provide adequate cover. Skunk removal is usually the highest during baby (May-July) and grubbing season in the fall, but typically lasts all year long as skunks do not truly hibernate.
The three main signs that homeowners typically noticed when a skunk has moved in is a large pile of gravel, grubbing holes in a lawn and of course, the smell. Skunk odor is smells somewhat like burning due to the sulfur content that it has to temporarily blind predators that are in pursuit. Skunk odor will penetrate almost any material and is especially soaked up by concrete since concrete is very porous. The odor is usually sucked right into the home as soon as heat or air is turned on, making the entire home smell as if the skunk was inside the home. Concrete stoops are the number one den spot when it comes to skunks moving in, followed by sheds.
Our skunk removal services are top notch, with many years of experience in conventional and unconventional removal techniques. We can provide remediation for any skunk issue you are experiencing and provide skunk odor removal and skunk proofing as well once they have been removed.
The get rid of skunks for good, we provide underground steel barriers that prevent future digging underneath the structure. Unfortunately once you have had skunks, the odors inside the den are now attractive to any skunk passing by, as skunk will take over multiple den sites.
We also provide dead skunk removal and skunk removal from window wells.
Bradenton Raccoon Removal and Damage Repair
Are you experiencing issues with problem raccoons? Raccoons can be problematic almost every where. From tearing through roofs to going under decks, sheds and stoops to den, they can be a real danger to a homeowner, pet owner or parent.
Our services range from raccoon trapping, baby removal from inside an attic or under a structure, carcass excavation, and raccoon feces removal. Raccoons can be extremely destructive, as you may know they will tear a hole right through a brand new roof just to den inside, especially when its a mother with young.
Raccoon feces is also an issue aside from the damage as it carries a parasitic roundworm egg that has been known to make humans, pets and other animals blind when infected. We know the risks of handling raccoons and take precautions very seriously when dealing with a problem animal that has decided to den inside or under a homes structure.
Our raccoon trapping services are typically the same day, with the entire process lasting approximately a week before raccoon proofing can be done. Once we evaluate your needs, traps are set up near or over the entry point. Upon completion, we then place a marking indicator over the entry point to ensure no animals are coming in or out. If the indicator has been undisturbed for 3 days we then move forward with proofing and exclusion services.
Our services also cover dead raccoons that need to be dug out from a structure or cut out from behind walls. These occurrences are rare for day to day services however, as with all wildlife issues, nothing is a surprise.
There are different kinds of snakes that are sometimes present in our homes. These nuisance creatures can be dangerous for some of them are poisonous. If given the chance they can hurt your friends, family and even yourself. It can be fatal if these nuisance critters are not identified as to where they are hidden and can be proven dangerous with an attack. There are times when trapping these nuisance critters should be handled by a professional licensed trapping expert but there are also times you must do it by yourself. If comes a time when you have to do it, there are some ways on getting rid of these nuisance critters. These include cutting your grass low as often as possible. These will prevent the nuisance critters from hiding in tall grass. If you have a tree in your yard you can also clean the fallen leaves from the trees. A pile of these can also be a hiding place for these nuisance critters. Raking it off is also a good choice. As much as possible refrain from planting any bushed that surrounds the house. It will attract these nuisance critters to hide there as it is one of the preferences of these nuisance critters.
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Between the Devil and the deep blue sea
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Between the Devil and the deep blue sea'?
In difficulty, faced with two dangerous alternatives.
What's the origin of the phrase 'Between the Devil and the deep blue sea'? - The short answer:
No one knows for sure how this expression originated. It is widely believed that the phrase is of nautical origin and that the 'devil' refers to the seam on a ship's hull. The evidence for that is lacking and it is more likely that the 'devil' is a reference to Satan.
What's the origin of the phrase 'Between the Devil and the deep blue sea'? - The full answer:
The phrase was originally 'Between the Devil and the deep sea' (and sometimes 'the Dead Sea' or 'the Red Sea'). The sea turned blue much later and the phrase became well-known via the title of a popular song Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, written by Ted Koehler and Harold Arlen, and recorded by Cab Calloway in 1931.
What's the source of the original phrase? Well, we would really like to know. CANOE, the mythical Committee to Ascribe a Nautical Origin to Everything, would have us believe that it has a nautical origin (well, they would wouldn't they?). In her book 'When a loose cannon flogs a dead horse there's the devil to pay' Olivia Isil attributes a nautical origin to the phrase, albeit without providing any evidence.
Set against that there's the explanation that this is from the usual meaning of Devil, that is, the supreme spirit of evil. If it's that Devil we are talking about then the origin is straightforward - the Devil is bad and falling in the deep sea is bad, so when being caught between the two would be cause for concern.
People who like that explanation can point back to Greek mythology for an earlier version of the idea of being caught between evil and the sea. Homer's Odyssey refers to Odysseus being caught between Scylla (a six-headed monster) and Charybdis (a whirlpool).
To explain the nautical theory we'll need to define some sailing terminology. That's always dangerous ground for landlubbers and usually results in some horny-handed sailing type writing in to say that I don't know my scuppers from my square knots, but here goes anyway...
"Devil - the seam which margins the waterways on a ship's hull".
This definition is from Admiral Henry Smyth's important The Sailor's Word-Book: an alphabetical digest of nautical terms, 1867. That definition wasn't entirely clear to me, but a correspondent who describes himself as 'an engineer and vessel constructor' clarified it this way:
"Devil - the seam between the deck planking and the topmost plank of the ship's side".
To be 'between the devil and the deep sea' a sailor would need to be at the very edge of the deck, or even over the side, either way a very precarious position.
Incidentally, another term for filling a seam is 'paying'. Those that like nautical origins also give this as the source for the Devil to pay, although the evidence is against them on that one.
The first recorded citation of 'the Devil and the deep sea' in print is in Robert Monro's His expedition with the worthy Scots regiment called Mac-keyes, 1637:
"I, with my partie, did lie on our poste, as betwixt the devill and the deep sea."
The seafaring theory is plausible, but does it hold water? Was the nautical term 'devil' in use when the phrase was coined? We've no evidence to show the word in that context until over two hundred years after the first sighting of the phrase. If the phrase really does pre-date the word then the nautical derivation is clearly incorrect. The onus falls on the nautical believers to provide the evidence - and I'm not holding my breath on that.
CANOE doesn't quite convince with this one. On balance it seems wise to stay on dry land and stick with the Devil we know.
See also 'Between a rock and a hard place'.
See other Nautical Phrases.


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Was it too good to be true? Beeper, the startup that reverse-engineered iMessage to bring blue bubble texts to Android users, is experiencing an outage, the company reported via a post on X on Friday. And Apple is to blame, it seems. Users, including those of us at TechCrunch with access to the app, began seeing error messages when trying to send texts via the newly released Beeper Mini and messages are not going through.
The error message reads: "failed to lookup on server: lookup request timed out" spelled out in red letters.
In a response to a question on Reddit as to whether or not the app was broken, a Beeper team member had earlier replied, "Report a problem from the app, give us a chance to look into it."
However, Beeper CEO Eric Migicovsky responded to TechCrunch's inquiry about Beeper Mini's status by pointing us to the X post acknowledging the outage, and providing more detail. Asked if possibly Apple found a way to cut off Beeper Mini's ability to function, he replied, "Yes, all data indicates that."
Migicovsky, who previously founded the smartwatch Pebble, has argued that Beeper Mini wasn't just beneficial for Android users who wanted to finally join their iMessage friends' group chats, but that it increased security for iPhone users, too.
In an interview ahead of Beeper Mini's launch, the founder explained that green bubble texts were unencrypted.
"That means that anytime you text your Android friends, anyone can read the message. Apple can read the message. Your phone carrier can read the message. Google… literally, it's just like a postcard. Anyone can read it. So Beeper Mini actually increases the security of iPhones," he had told TechCrunch.
Apple, on the other hand, sees iMessage as one of the key tools for locking in users to its ecosystem, which is why it won't launch an iMessage app for Android. While there was some hope that EU regulations would force it to make iMessage more interoperable, news this week indicates that iMessage will get a reprieve from those rules because the service is not popular enough with business users. That means Apple has no reason not to try to shut down Beeper Mini, if it could.
Migicovsky is none too pleased with that turn of events.
"I would be very interested to hear why they think that making security worse for iPhone users makes sense," he said.
"If it's Apple, then I think the biggest question is — if Apple truly cares about the privacy and security of their own iPhone users, why would they try to kill a service that enables iPhones to send encrypted chats to Android users? With their announcement of RCS support, it's clear that Apple knows they have a gaping hole here. Beeper Mini is here today and works great. Why force iPhone users back to sending unencrypted SMS when they chat with friends on Android?," he asked.
Founded in 2020, Beeper's team had originally been working on a multi-platform messaging aggregator, which was renamed Beeper Cloud this week as Beeper Mini went to launch. The latter uses new technology that allows Android users to text iMessage users as if they were also texting from an iPhone for just $1.99 per month. That means blue bubbles in the group chat, not green ones. Because the startup was no longer using a middleman — like a Mac server relaying messages, as other iMessage-to-Android apps employ — it would essentially appear to Apple's servers that Beeper Mini's messages were coming from a device that runs iMessage natively. It's unclear, then, how Apple was able to cut off Beeper Mini's access.
What this means for Beeper Mini's future is uncertain.
"We'll evaluate options," Migicovsky said.
In a statement shared with press, Apple said:
"At Apple, we build our products and services with industry-leading privacy and security technologies designed to give users control of their data and keep personal information safe. We took steps to protect our users by blocking techniques that exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage. These techniques posed significant risks to user security and privacy, including the potential for metadata exposure and enabling unwanted messages, spam, and phishing attacks. We will continue to make updates in the future to protect our users."
The company said that it's unable to verify that messages sent through unauthorized maintain end-to-end encryption.
Updates from Beeper:
Stay close to your phones https://t.co/WjwNRvkzW5
— Eric Migicovsky (@ericmigi) December 9, 2023
And…we might have spoken a bit too soon. It's not working for all accounts yet. More work to do, we're going to sleep now but back at it tomorrow.
— Beeper (@onbeeper) December 9, 2023
📟☁ iMessage for Beeper Cloud is back in business—for real this time. You should be able to send + receive iMessages.
💬 If you get a notice about a new "Mac" added to your account, it's because Apple doesn't know how to say that "Beeper" has re-established its connection. pic.twitter.com/VxQiZmvT9e
— Beeper (@onbeeper) December 9, 2023
Updated, 12/9/23, 9:40 pm et with Apple's statement.


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New Delhi, July 8
The Indian cricket board's Special General Meeting (SGM) to discuss the Special Committee report on Lodha Reforms will be held on Tuesday.
"The SGM will be held in Delhi on Tuesday (evening) as the coach's interview will be held in Mumbai, a day before. CAB President Sourav Ganguly will be coming from Mumbai," a BCCI official present during the Lodha Reforms meeting today said today.
It will be interesting if Tamil Nadu strongman N Srinivasan, who is a disqualified official, once again defies court to attend the meeting.
The Committee is expected to discuss the four point reservation by the committee on one state one vote, doing away with cooling off from state associations and apex council with clear demarcation between paid professional and office bearers.
The meeting will start at 4:30 pm. (PTI)


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Arlington Police Chief On Responding To Mental Illness, Opioid Epidemic
ResumeThe Arlington Police Department was recently named a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site, a designation that will allow them to help shape the response of other police departments to those dealing with mental illnesses.
Chief Frederick Ryan, Chief of Police in Arlington, MA, which tweets @ArlingtonMAPD.
This segment aired on March 5, 2018.


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If you are unhappy with the appearance of your nose, the non-surgical nose job might seem like the obvious solution. However, it can sometimes be better to approach treatment from a different angle. You might want to consider using a chin augmentation to balance out a larger nose so that it fits better with the rest of your face.
Non-surgical Nose Job
A non-surgical nose job uses carefully placed injections of dermal filler to reshape your nose. The treatment can correct the size, shape and symmetry of your nose. It can help to hide a large nose bump, reshape the tip of the nose, or change the profile. However, there are limits to what the non-surgical nose job can do. Filler injections can make your nose appear slimmer or smaller, but they cannot make the nose smaller. If you want to make your nose appear smaller, you might need to consider a different approach. Rhinoplasty is one option, but there is a non-surgical alternative that might work for you.
Chin Augmentation
The chin augmentation procedure is similar to the non-surgical nose job. Both treatments use injections of dermal filler to reshape your features and the results will last for many months. Many people who have a chin augmentation do so because they want to change the shape of their chin or jaw. However, the treatment can also work well when you are unhappy with the size of your nose. Enhancing the size and shape of your chin can make your face look more balanced. In some cases, this can be a more effective way of hiding a larger nose than treating the nose directly.
Which Treatment is Right for You?
The best treatment for you will depend on what you want to achieve. If you want to change the shape of your nose, the non-surgical nose job could work for you. However, if you are more concerned about the size of your nose, it might be possible to achieve the right effect with either treatment. You will be able to get personalised advice on which option is best for you during your consultation at the cosmetic clinic.


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So with all the fuss surrounding Pokémon GO, we needed a few tips and tricks.
That's where our amazing Huw Joseph comes in handy! As an aspiring Pokémon trainer, he took the time out of his busy day to see if he's got what it takes. He also had time to teach us a thing or two.
Look no further my friend! We know there is A LOT of attention on Pokémon GO in the media, but this is truly the only thing you need to pay attention to! Well, not to forget Huw & Luke's Pokémon GO Song. Now that's something not to be missed!


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Haftarah for Pinchas
I Kings 18:46-19:21
Ahab headed for home and Elijah accompanied him, out of respect for the king.
Chapter 19
Ahab told Jezebel about what Elijah did on Mt. Carmel and she was not impressed. Just the opposite, she swore to kill Elijah for what he had done, so Elijah got out of town. (One cannot rely on a miracle to protect oneself from danger.) Elijah ran into the desert and took refuge under a lone tree. There he said that it would be better if G-d took his life than Jezebel. Then he fell asleep.
He awoke to find an angel offering him food. He ate and drank and went back to sleep.
When he got up, the angel was back with more food. The angel told Elijah to fill up because he was going on a long trip. That meal gave him the strength to walk forty days and nights, to Mt. Sinai. He spent the night in the cave where Moses stood to see G-d's glory pass by (see Exodus 33:22). Then G-d opened the conversation by asking Elijah why he had come. (Of course G-d knew, but He often starts conversations with a question, such as "Where's your brother?" to Cain or "What's that in your hand?" to Moses.) Elijah replied, "I have acted very zealously on Your behalf. I alone among the prophets am still doing Your business and Jezebel is trying to kill me."
G-d told Elijah to leave the cave and stand on the mountain, which he did. There, Elijah had a vision. First he saw a great wind smashing rocks, but he said "G-d is not in the wind." Then he saw an earthquake, but he said "G-d is not in the earthquake." Next, he saw a fire, but he said "G-d is not in the fire." Finally, he heard a tiny, quiet voice. Elijah knew that G-d was in the voice. (Long before Shakespeare, Elijah knew that things full of sound and fury often signify nothing.)
Elijah humbly covered his face and the quiet voice repeated the question, "Why are you here?" Elijah repeated his answer about how he acted zealously for G-d's sake and now his life was in danger. G-d told Elijah to go to Damascus and anoint Chazael as king of Aram, to anoint Yehu, grandson of Nimshi, as king of Israel and to appoint Elisha ben Shafat as his own successor. Among them, Chazael, Yehu and Elisha would wipe out the wicked people. G-d told Elijah not to worry: though there were only 7,000 righteous people who never worshipped Baal left in the kingdom, they would all be spared.
Elijah left and went to Elisha ben Shafat, who was driving twelve pair of oxen before him. Elijah allowed his mantle to pass over Elisha as he walked by, signifying that Elisha should follow him. Elisha asked permission to say goodbye to his parents first. Elijah gave his approval. Then Elisha slaughtered a pair of oxen and made a feast to celebrate being chosen Elijah's disciple. After the feast, Elisha followed Elijah and served him.
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Tom Cruise has always given spruce and princely appearances to the gazes. Theleatherz.com presents the extravaganza Tom Cruise Jackets assortment to its valued clients. Now, carry a dapper look in this outstanding Tom Cruise Suits apparel range and mark your fashion statement to the top. We promise and deliver our clients excellent quality material with unique design and deluxe stitching. Check the Tom Cruise Outfits collection and grab your outfit before it goes out of stock.


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Sworders Design department is delighted to be offering a selection of some of the Gabbertas Studio's most iconic designs, some of which are extremely rare versions of designs or prototypes made by the hand of Mark Gabbertas himself | DESIGN WEDNESDAY 5 MAY 2021
Mark Gabbertas was born in Yorkshire in 1962 and came to the world of furniture design in a circuitous way, having started his working life in advertising before changing career path to train as a cabinet maker. He worked as an apprentice at Codrington Furniture and then with Stemmer and Sharp in the acclaimed Oblique Workshops in Hackney. It was in Hackney that he chose to found his own design/making studio in 1994. In 2001, he established the Gabbertas Studio in West London to focus on furniture design, before moving the main studio to the Oxfordshire countryside in 2016 and opening a second studio in Milan.
A Mirodan 'Markant' coffee table. Estimate £500-700. Lot 388 | DESIGN Wednesday 5 May 2021
The Studio is recognised as one Britain's leading furniture design studios, having won multiple awards both nationally and internationally. The Studio has a reputation for designing innovative and commercially relevant work and they continuously produce designs that push the boundaries of contemporary design, whilst simultaneously ensuring their enduring relevance. The Studio is known for its rigorous pursuit of solutions that have both functional integrity and an enduring aesthetic in the belief that it is all too easy to shock, but much more difficult to please.
The Studio has collaborated with leading international brands such as Gloster, Allermuir, Boss, and Oasiq so it is highly likely you will have sat at or sat on one of the studio's designs at some stage.
Sworders Design department is delighted to be offering a selection of some of the Gabbertas Studio's most iconic designs, some of which are extremely rare versions of designs or prototypes made by the hand of Mark Gabbertas himself.
The Toto chair, for example, originally designed for Boss Design, is a unique version of the high back chair which was adapted by the Studio for inclusion in the 'Fabricate' exhibition in collaboration with A W Hainsworth at the London Design Festival 2015. The offered pair has been upholstered in different colourways of the premium Hainsworth wool fabric, the same as used for the uniform for the Royal Horse Guards.
A pair of Boss Design 'Toto' club chairs. Estimate £300-500. Lot 387 | DESIGN Wednesday 5 May 2021
Similarly, the two Markant tables are probably the only examples of this design that will come to market for many years, these having been designed in 2008 for a now disappeared Belgian brand, Mirodan. The other designs offered all have a similar and unique history, either as the studio's own samples or prototypes for assessment or for use in photography shoots.
Two contemporary deer antler coffee tables designed by the Gabbertas Studio. Estimates £3,000-5,000. Lots 596 & 409 | DESIGN Wednesday 5 May 2021
The centerpiece however is the pair of extraordinary deer antler coffee tables. These were in fact made by the Gabbertas Studio team as prototypes, from carefully selected Scottish antlers which are then either lacquered or flocked and cut to precisely the correct length before having a stainless steel disk inserted for ultra-violet attachment to the glass tops. The design concept is based on the juxtaposition of the naturally irregular form of the antler with the regular geometry of their arrangement, which in turn suggests a natural landscape.
Take a look at the full collection in the online catalogue for our DESIGN sale, to be held over two days on Tuesday 4 & Wednesday 5 May.
Featured in the April 23 Homes & Interior sale is a wonderful private collection of Georgian shoe buckles. Inherited from the vendor's parents, and even from their grandparents, they were acquired over a prolonged period with antique shops and Portobello market being popular hunting grounds.
19 April 2024
The Homes & Interiors Department are delighted to present a collection of military campaign medals. The 33 lots, sold by a local lady whose late husband was a keen collector, include an example of the most famous gallantry medals - the Waterloo Medal.
19 April 2024
The Sculpture Park is an online sale running from 26 April to 19 May featuring over 400 lots which are part of an enormous collection of modern and contemporary sculpture assembled by the renowned artist, collector and dealer, Eddie Powell. With estimates ranging from £200-300 to £400,000-600,000 there is something to suit all budgets.
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Las Vegas, NV, March 29, 2011—Improving the business value of recruiting, staffing and talent management is the chief focus of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) in 2011. This makes it critical that RPO buyers and providers understand key global trends and take appropriate action—trends such as social recruiting, the proliferation platforms and technologies, a renewed emphasis on employment branding, and the importance of contingent workers. These trends and many more will be discussed in depth at the RPO Summit 2011, the premier event for global recruiting and staffing leaders, taking place May 24 through 26 at the Venetian Hotel, Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"The RPO Summit gives HR and business leaders a truly unique opportunity to discuss how recruitment can lead the corporate agenda," said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise and creator of the HR Today Forum. "Expert speakers, targeted presentations, in-depth case studies, and hands-on workshops will identify and explore the solutions and technologies that will unleash the true potential of the HR-Powered Enterprise."
The RPO Summit 2011 is one of four summits taking place at the HRO Today Forum, which unites HR and recruiting change agents and business executives interested in helping to define the future of HR services and technology and how they impact the HR-powered enterprise. The Forum's other summits are the HRO Summit and the MSP Summit.
The Forum also features the fourth summit — the innovative HR Demo Show — the world's largest gathering of buyers of HR and recruitment services and technologies. All HRO Today Forum attendees receive a free pass to the HR Demo Show, enabling them to test drive and experience the latest recruitment and talent management technologies.
A growing number of organizations are faced with the challenge of managing a competitive, multi-national workforce. Doing so requires an ever-increasing suite of services and technologies along with the know-how necessary to unlock the true potential of global talent acquisition and management.
HRO Today Forum featured speakers include industry thought leaders Peter Cappelli and Naomi Bloom; Barry Maher, author of Filling the Glass; John Murabito, SVP and Chief HR Officer, Cigna Corporation; and Kevin Kruse, author of "We" — a WSJ, USA Today and NYT best-seller — as well as the top HR industry analysts and HR and recruitment technology suppliers. More speakers will be announced soon.
Individuals who register for the HRO Today Forum before April 16, 2011 will save 30%. Be sure to reference the offer code: PSTDE30.
About SharedXpertise
SharedXpertise is the leader in providing media, summits and forums that develop professional practices in the areas of corporate responsibility, human resources and financial management. Its media offerings include print and online publications; its summits are conferences and its forums offer association membership programs. SharedXpertise serves strategy-level corporate executives in the human resources, finance, compliance and sustainability professions in North America, Europe and Asia.
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Custom Scalars¶
Defining custom scalars may allow users to better model their domain.
To define a custom scalar, you must provide implementations, in your schema, for two transforming callback functions:
- parse
- parses query arguments and coerces them into their scalar types according to the schema.
- serialize
- serializes a scalar to a value that will be in the result of the query or mutation.
In other words, a scalar is serialized to another type, typically a string, as part of executing a query and generating results. In some cases, such as field arguments, the reverse may be true: the client will provide the serialized version of a value, and the parse operation will convert it back to the appropriate type.
Both a parse function and a serialize function must be defined for each scalar type. These callback functions are passed a value and peform necessary coercions and validations.
Neither callback is ever passed nil
Dates are a common example of this, as dates are not supported directly in JSON, but are typically encoded as some form of string.
Here is an example that defines and uses a custom :Date
scalar type:
'[clojure.spec.alpha :as s]
'[com.walmartlabs.lacinia :as g]
'[com.walmartlabs.lacinia.schema :as schema])
(def date-formatter
"Used by custom scalar :Date."
(SimpleDateFormat. "yyyy-MM-dd"))
(def schema
{:parse #(when (string? %)
(.parse date-formatter %)
(catch Throwable _
:serialize #(try
(.format date-formatter %)
(catch Throwable _
{:type :Date
:resolve (fn [ctx args v] (Date.))}
{:type :Date
:args {:input {:type :Date}}
:resolve (fn [ctx {:keys [input]} v] input)}}}))
(g/execute schema "{today}" nil nil)
=> {:data {:today "2018-11-21"}}
(g/execute schema "{ echo(input: \"2018-11-22\") }" nil nil)
=> {:data {:echo "2018-11-22"}}
(g/execute schema "{ echo(input: \"thanksgiving\") }" nil nil)
{:errors [{:message "Exception applying arguments to field `echo': For argument `input', unable to convert \"thanksgiving\" to scalar type `Date'.",
:locations [{:line 1, :column 3}],
:extensions {:field :echo, :argument :input, :value "thanksgiving", :type-name :Date}}]}
This is just an simplified example used to illustrate the broad strokes. It is not thread safe, because
the SimpleDateFormat
class is not thread safe.
The parse callback is provided a value the originates in either the GraphQL query document, or in the variables map.
The values passed to the callback may be strings, numbers, or even maps (with keyword keys). It is expected that the parse function will do any necessary conversions and validations, or indicate an invalid value.
Serializing is often the same as parsing (in fact, it is not uncommon to use one function for both roles).
The serialize callback is passed whatever value was selected from a field and cooerces it to an appropriate value for the response (typically, either a string, or another value that can be encoded into JSON).
Handling Invalid Values¶
Especially when parsing an input string into a value, there can be problems, especially included invalid data sent in the request.
Values may not always be parsable or serializable: a faulty client may pass incorrect data into Lacinia to be parsed, or a programming error may cause a mismatch when serializing.
The simplest way to indicate a parse or serialize failure is to simply return nil. Lacinia will create a generic error map and add that to the response.
Alternately, a parse or serialize callback can throw an exception; the message of the exception can provided more details
about what failed,
and the ex-data
of the exception will be merged into the error map.
For example, a Date
scalar may use a java.time.format.DateTimeFormatter
to parse a string, and
may catch an exception from the call to parse
and supply a more user-friendly exception detailing the expected format.
Scalars and Variables¶
When using variables, the scalar parser will be provided not with a string per-se, but with a Clojure value: a native Long, Double, or Boolean. In this case, the parser is, not so much parsing, as validating and transforming.
For example, the built-in Int
parser handles strings and all kinds of numbers
(including non-integers). It also ensures that Int
values are, as identified in
the specification, limited to signed
32 bit numbers.
Attaching Scalar Transformers¶
As with field resolvers, the pair of transformers for each scalar have no place in an EDN file as they are functions. Instead, the transformers can be attached after reading the schema from an EDN file, using the function com.walmartlabs.lacinia.util/attach-scalar-transformers.


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Why can't I just be directed to the Windows/startup menu to the control panel and reset the password from there? When I boot up, the enter password screen shows up, but I can't get past it. How to bypass Windows 10 password?
When we lose access to our own system due to forgetting or losing the password, we all look for the finest Windows 10 password bypass tool.If you've also lost access to your Windows 10 admin password, it's nearly impossible to gain entry or re-use any data or files unless you find a way around the administrator account on your system.
However, reinstalling the operating system is always an option because of removing all critical settings and files from the system main disk. Despite the fact that a lost Windows 10 password cannot be recovered via any methods you use, using certain tools can circumvent Windows 10 passwords without you knowing it.
The best of all has been sorted and compiled into a list below for your convenience.
Part 1: How to Bypass Password from Windows 10 (without knowing password)?
- Method 1: Bypass Windows 10 Password using Password Reset Disk
- Method 2: Bypass Windows 10 Password using Windows Password Reset Tool-PassFab 4winkey
Part 2: How to Bypass Windows 10 Password (with knowing password)?
- Method 1: Disable Windows 10 Password via "Netplwiz"
- Method 2: Bypass Windows 10 Password via Command Prompt
Part 3: Other Ways to Bypass Windows 10 Password
Part 1: How to Bypass Password from Windows 10 (without knowing password)?
If you are using Windows 10 Operating System, then maybe one or two times your system is locked after entering the wrong password ten times. If this happens with you, don't worry because here I will quickly introduce to you a very simple method by which you can easily bypass Windows 10 Password without knowing it.
Bypass Windows 10 Password:
PassFab 4winkey
- Paid Software
- Use whenever you want
- Easy to use software
- Took just a few minutes to complete the process
- Automated Process just wait and watch
Password Reset Disk
- Free to use
- Use only if you make a password reset disk before forgetting the password
- Complex Process for some users
- Took around half an hour for the whole process
- Manual Process
Method 1: Bypass Windows 10 Password using Password Reset Disk
If you've forgotten your Windows 10 local account password, consider whether you have a Windows 10 password reset disk for this user account that you used previously. If you've already done that, don't hesitate to utilize it to remove and bypass Windows 10 forgotten login password.
On Windows 10, use the Reset Password link under the password box on the login screen to reset your password.
The "Reset Your Settings"window will appear, and you'll need to complete the username recovery process.
Remove the temporary password that you previously used when inserting the disk. When you're asked to set a new password for your user account, type nothing and click the Next and Finish buttons. At the very last, you'll need to use another password reset disk to restart and log into Windows 10 without a password.
Method 2: Bypass Windows 10 Password using Windows Password Reset Tool-PassFab 4winkey
One of the most popular Windows password recovery tools is PassFab 4WinKey, which may be used to bypass all versions of the Administrator's password. It is useful in a number of situations.
You might use it to remove your own computer password or change the office computer password if you're trapped inside. You can solve your Windows password issue in a matter of minutes by using this tool, and you'll be able to keep your data totally secure. Furthermore, on Mac, you may now make a bootable disk.
Install and launch PassFab 4WinKey on an accessible computer. Choose the boot media - USB drive or CD/DVD - in the first section.
- Wait for a minute before clicking on "Next." When the burning process is finished, remove the CD/DVD or USB drive and inset it into your locked computer.
- Now, insert the burned drive into the locked computer and boot it from that drive.
Choose your Windows OS and then, select the Remove Account Password. Hit on Next to continue.
Wait for a few minutes and restart your computer. You'll be able to access your computer without having to remember a password.
Part 2: How to Bypass Windows 10 Password (with knowing password)?
Disable Windows 10 Password:
- Simple method
- Windows should be logged in to complete this method
- No need for any paid software
- Less time taking and can be done by a newbie
- Complicated Method
- Windows logged in is not an issue in this method
- No need for paid software either
- More time taking process and can be done by professionals
Method 1: Disable Windows 10 Password via "Netplwiz"
- If you know windows password then Log in to your computer and then open Start > Run by pressing Win + R.
Then, in the Run box, type "netplwiz" and hit the Enter key.
- After that, the "User Accounts" option will appear. Select a user account that allows you to log into your computer from the "Users" tab.
Select the Advanced button from the Start menu and choose "Open a Command Prompt here." In a command prompt window, type mmc.exe /T to open Windows Management Console. After that, untick "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer."
- After that, click "OK" to confirm, then restart your Windows 10. Amazing, You have successfully disabled Windows 10's password.
Method 2: Bypass Windows 10 Password via Command Prompt
If you want to access your Windows 10 without a Microsoft account and bypass the Windows 10 screen login, there's another quick option: command prompt.
To start the command prompt, press the Win + X keys then select Command Prompt from the list and run it as an administrator.
Type the 'Net User Username*' command into the command window and press Enter.
Please remember to replace the username with the username of the account you wish to bypass. When you type a new password, be sure to hit the Enter key twice. You'll be asked to do so once, but you can just press the Enter key without entering a password; it's fine.
Part 3: Other Ways to Bypass Windows 10 Password
You can also use different other softwares and methods to disable or bypass windows password. Some of the useful methods are described below:
Way 1: Bypass the Windows 10 login password
In this method you can bypass your windows password by using PC settings, here's how
- Open Start, type PC Settings into the search bar, and then press Enter. Log in to your Windows 10 computer and go to PC Settings.
Click on "Accounts" under the Settings menu, then scroll down to "Sign-in Options." Select the "Remember me" option.
Select the "Change" option from the drop-down menu under the Password option in the sidebar that appears.
Continue to the next step by clicking on the "Next" button.
- Do not input anything on the new window that appears, including any characters or "New password," "Re-enter Password," or "Password Hint." Click on the "Next" button instead. Update your password by clicking the Change Password button.
- This will allow you to go around the Windows 10 password in an effortless way. Selecting "Finish" after clicking on the "Begin" button will provide you with a full bypass.
Way 2: Bypass Windows 10 Password with Windows 10 Installation Disk
- Firstly boot the windows 10 installation disk.
Use the Windows installation media to install Windows 10. Insert and boot the disc into your computer.
- The Windows setup screen will appear. For prompting the launch Command, press the SHIFT + F10 keys together.
- Change the command to this:
- Close the Command Prompt once you've replaced it > Cancel the windows setup > Restart your pc > Now remove the windows installation disk
In this article, we have discussed various methods by which you can learn how to bypass windows 10 password. You can find a method for if you know the password already and want to bypass or disable it or you can also find ways to bypass the Windows 10 password if you forget your passwords. Some of the methods include paid softwares as well. We have also done the side by side comparisons of these methods as well.


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I find the chamfer and fillet tools for 3D objects to be invaluable. I'd love a 3rd tool for edges that allows you to choose or draw other profiles. Like the other tools I'd like to be able to edit and scale the profile even once applied to an edge. I would prefer this method to extruding profile along path that takes additional steps when you already have a 3D object. I could see this functionality also expand to putting a dado or v groove into a face.
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Pele is widely known as the greatest futbol player of all time, and so when Bully Entertainment asked me to create a graphical opener for thier app being produced by themselves and Pele himself, I was excited to be a part of it. The concept that I came up with revolved around adding bullet-time action to the world famous photo of Pele performing his bicycle kick.
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Artist/ Band: Ra Quintet Title: Ra Quintet Label: Bennett Aliance Records Year of Release: 2009 Offical Artist/ Band Link
Standouts for me are the opening track "Moving", which has a very nice groove to it in parts. Probably the most fluid track on the album. "Good Knowledge" which starts off in a folksy Canterbury vibe and in many ways similar to Gentle Giant. Then on "Up-Words" and "Fresh Air" have a more fusion edge to them. I think Brent does a really good job channeling John McLaughlin on them.
The rest of the album is great and always a pleasure hearing it each time I feel the mood for some modern jazz/fusion. I was looking around on the web and noticed there's not that much press for this gem. It's ashame, since this album and band are worthy to be mentioned among the greats of the genre. It deserves more exposure. I also hear they put on a damn fine live show too recently (September 2009) and Rick Landwehr did double drum duty with Ra Quintet and his band Tamandua. This is one of my favorite releases of 2009 and gets a high recommendation too.
Reviewed by Ron Fuchs on September 30th, 2009
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Every reasonable person understandably cheered the demise of the Soviet Union (a true "evil empire") in 1991. But one unfortunate effect was to free the United States to meddle around the world in regions that previously were well outside Washington's security perimeter. Not only did the absence of a powerful adversary entice the United States to launch ill-advised regime-change crusades in the Middle East, it has led U.S. policymakers to adopt military stances in the immediate neighborhoods of both Russia and China that are provocative and potentially catastrophic.
Indeed, a succession of U.S. officials have displayed contempt for any concept of even limited "spheres of influence" for other powers in the international system. Condoleezza Rice, George W. Bush's secretary of state, made that point explicitly in response to Moscow's 2008 military intervention in Georgia. She scorned the notion of Russian primacy along the perimeter of the Russian Federation as the manifestation of "some archaic sphere of influence." Secretary of State John Kerry clearly holds similar views. In November 2013, he even declared that "the era of the Monroe Doctrine is over." Following Russia's annexation of Crimea, Kerry asserted that "you don't in the twenty-first century behave in nineteenth century fashion" by invading a neighbor.
Taking the notion of the United States as the sole remaining superpower to an extreme, those officials have pursued policies that aimed at asserting U.S. primacy in both Eastern Europe and East Asia. That approach has led to the ratcheting up of dangerous tensions with both Russia and China.
U.S. leaders need to be far more sensitive to how Washington's actions appear to the governments and populations of other major powers. For example, the United States understandably wants to preserve navigation rights in the South China Sea, but any Chinese threat to those rights is purely hypothetical at this point. Sending U.S. warships into waters so close to China is bound to be seen by the Chinese as a menacing act. That is especially true when Washington is rather unsubtly backing the Philippines and Vietnam in their territorial disputes with Beijing (despite pro-forma statements of neutrality). Imagine what the American reaction would be if China gave military aid to Mexico and Caribbean countries to better stand up to the United States regarding territorial grievances, and then sent warships of its own into the Gulf of Mexico, ostensibly to assert a right to freedom of navigation.
A similar lack of sensitivity is evident in U.S. policy toward Russia. Not only did Washington exploit Russia's temporary weakness to expand the NATO alliance eastward into the old Central and East European satellite empire of the USSR, U.S. leaders have adopted an activist policy even toward former portions of the Soviet Union itself. One might well ask when and why the Baltic republics, Georgia and Ukraine became vital interests of the United States.
But despite the proximity of those entities to Russia, the United States and its allies act as though they should have the dominant influence. The three Baltic republics are now full NATO members with an Article 5 guarantee. In other words, by treaty, Washington has pledged to consider an attack on any of those countries as an attack on the United States. U.S. leaders have not gone quite as far with Georgia and Ukraine, but there is a vigorous lobbying effort within the pro-NATO foreign policy community to add them to the roster of members as well.
But it is not just alliance membership that is creating tensions with Russia. The United States now almost continuously deploys advanced military aircraft and warships on Russia's western frontier, and there have already been nasty "near miss" incidents. The apparent intention to station four battalions of NATO ground forces in the Baltic Republics is not likely to reduce tensions. Indeed, the potential for a military collision is all too apparent.
Again, a thought exercise is useful. How would Americans feel if another major power enlisted the Central American countries and tried to enlist Canada and Mexico in a military alliance directed against the United States? We would regard that as a profoundly unfriendly and potentially very threatening act. Why do we assume that Russians should act differently to similar U.S. conduct on their border?
That is not to say that either the Chinese or Russian regimes are model governments. They are far from it. But geography matters. Whatever the domestic nature of a major power, it is going to try to preserve preeminence in its neighborhood. The United States will continue to ignore that basic reality of international affairs at its great peril.
Ted Carpenter, is a senior fellow for defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute and the author of 10 books on international affairs. Send comments to [email protected].


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Pat Paterson named Rental Rep of the Year by Dri-Eaz
Aug. 12, 2010 – Dri-Eaz has named Pat Paterson the Rental Representative of the year.
Aug. 12, 2010 – Dri-Eaz has named Pat Paterson the Rental Representative of the year.
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Faculty of Arts
This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2013 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.
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Level | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Organisational Unit | School of Social Science, South Africa |
Offered | South Africa Second semester 2013 (Day) |
Coordinator(s) | Mr Leon Marincowitz |
The unit introduces some central debates in contemporary political theory. The unit adopts a global perspective but looks at issues through a South African and African lens. The first third of the unit examines some essential recent work on the liberal conception of justice and equality. The second part of the unit looks at socialist, feminist and communitarian critiques of liberalism. The final third of the unit is concerned with the foundations and limits of religious toleration and individual freedom in a multicultural society. These topcis are linked to society in South Africa and Africa in general, with particular reference to some of the political problems and dilemmas encountered within this context.
Students successfully completing the unit will have an understanding of current debates over the core political concepts of justice, freedom and equality. Students will be able to formulate and analyse these issues in relation to the problem of inter-cultural tolerance in a pluralistic society.
Students at third year level will also have developed skills in independent research in political philosophy; a deeper and more thorough understanding of the issues covered in the unt; and a familiarity with a wider range of literature in political philosophy. Students will also be able to critically assess South African society and its accompanying political problems from the point of view of the unit.
Written work: 90% (4050 words)
Tutorial Participation: 10%
1. Weekly Assignments: 1800 words (40%)
2. Tutorial Presentation (5%)
3. Tutorial Attendance (5%)
4. Essay: 2250 words (50%)
One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week


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Direct surveys of employers find little evidence that the WOTC drives employers' hiring behavior.
The Big Ideas for Job Creation project reviews suggestions from leading experts who have come up with practical, scalable proposals to create more jobs for the U.S. economy. This brief shows how a current tax credit program (Work Opportunity Tax Credit) is not creating jobs and could be redirected into subsidized job opportunities (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Fund). Subsidized job programs have recently shown promise, even if they are not a panacea to the unemployment issues. The program would be operated by federal and state agencies with state flexibility for design, and could provide low-income parents and youth an opportunity to earn income in a socially valued way, to reconnect with the world of work and learn skills that might lead to future employment.


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A pen modelled and rendered with the open-source software Blender.
The Cycles render engine was used.
The engravings were created later using Krita and exported as a 2d texture, onto which the pen nib was unwrapped.
#0: Initialisation.
#1: Noise textures are surprisingly versatile in Blender.
#2: Fountain pen from another angle.
#3: Addition of more interesting textures for the metal– oh no no no go back
#4: The pen looks surprisingly good when capped as well.#5: Discarding the abstract cubes in favour of an actual background.
#6: Pen #5, but with the noise texture dialed down.
#7: A little lighting goes a long way.
#8: And now it has a nib.
#9: ...That is far too much light.
#10: Side view.
#11: Five months later I returned to the pen, with its obvious topological issues to be resolved.
#12: Close-up of pen nib with better lighting and shaders.
#13: Did you know how much difference a HDRI (background) can make to a render? It certainly 'contextualises' the scene.
#14: Closeup of that sweet detail. Note the jagged edges of the nib (low poly count).
#15: It doesn't look nearly as elegant from this angle.
#16: The topology issues have been largely patched. Quite proud of this so far.


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"I've waited all my life for a moment like this"
Music is all about being creative. Showing the world how special your mind and style is to create records they fall in love with. As much as music can be a copycat trendy thing, it's still the music made by creatives and innovators that moves everything forward. An artist that has that special creative thing is Schama Noel with his new self produced track "Sunrise"
Schama Noel has something special you can't deny on his new song "Sunrise". Schamais daring in his approach and it pays off majorly for this rising star, as he makes a song that sounds like a sure hit meant to be in films. It's a record that is creative, as well as soulful, and will have you listening repeatedly with his amazing display of music being on full bloom.
Schama Noel's "Sunrise" is amazing music that shows what happens when an artist decides to let their creativity shine. It's a standout song with unlimited replay value that you will be hearing from fans all over the world.
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To CPS or not to CPSOld question, still difficult. I am in the process of moving from a compiler which compiles the source code to an AST representation in C and then runs a trampolining interpreter on top of it, towards full-blown C compilation. I am puzzled whether to do the CPS transform or not (major code expansion, seems like a large performance hit? Or am I using the wrong transform?). I can also go ANF but actually, I am not too sure how to compile the ANF representation efficiently. And actually, is there any _real_ difference between CPS and ANF? Seems to me that the CPS transform just makes the return pointer explicit in the lambda representation. Any thoughts? By marco at 2008-09-29 18:03 | LtU Forum | previous forum topic | next forum topic | other blogs | 12322 reads
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