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Interview with Penelope Davis, LAB-14 Artist-in-Residence
14 December 2016
Creative Spaces offers two Artist-in-Residence programs in partnership with the Arts Grants Program of City of Melbourne, allowing access to a studio and an artist's fee to develop work. We took a moment to interview Penelope Davis about her work with jellyfish and her time at the Creative Spaces LAB-14 Studio, at the Carlton Connect Intitiative.
Your work at LAB-14 has involved the development of jellyfish, made by silicon-casting and combining manufactured objects with organic matter. You have said, "when jellyfish flourish it's an indication that other things are depleted or dead" and have called them the cockroaches of the ocean. Can you expand upon these comments, explaining your agenda with this body of work?
Jellyfish have a characteristic often termed as 'weediness', attributable to species that flourish in conditions most other organisms would experience as adverse or threatening to survival. Cockroaches have the same characteristic of 'weediness'. They are highly adaptive and indeed flourish like certain weeds and and are long term survivors . Pollution, overfishing, high water acidity, low oxygen, warming ocean temperatures – all these factors threaten the survival of most marine species. Not so for jellyfish. Once jellyfish proliferate in a given body of water, they further add to the compounding conditions that make survival of other species difficult (competing for food, building up waste and so on). So – when jellyfish move in, they multiply, take over, degrading the marine habitat for the worse, and then - they're the last ones standing.
Brainless and spineless, they have remained pretty much the same for millions of years, perfectly adapted to survival. When nothing else is left, they can even eat their own. Degradation of the marine environment is solely attributable to humans. We have created the situation that has led to an exponential growth in the numbers of jellyfish. Jellyfish are not the problem, merely a sign. In this body of work I want to directly link our environmentally degrading detritus with jellyfish. Using casts of these and some organic materials I create a form of hybrid jellyfish that visualises our complicity in this degradation. On a purely aesthetic level, jellyfish are beautiful, I'm attracted to their simple forms, translucency, bioluminescence, their laconic, slow pulsating movements - but what they have come to represent, in terms of our relationship with the natural environment, is nothing short of monstrous.
We appear to be at a very interesting moment of "climate art." In the 70s and 80s there was, of course, Land Art championed by the likes of Robert Smithson, but this may have been more of an institutional critique than a comment on the state of the environment. Why do you think that climate art as a category is only gathering momentum now? It is not like we haven't known about climate change for decades already.
The information may have been out there for decades, but it's only this century that the general population (as opposed to the scientific) has started to witness the palpable manifestations of climate change and environmental degradation – bleaching of coral reefs, depleted fish stocks, increased extreme weather events, fire and flooding, rapidly dwindling species and all manner of other effects. It has become the major issue facing us. The scientific community is interested in climate art because they see art as a more successful way of communicating the difficult ideas and issues they've been aware of for much longer.
Big global issues are great themes for institutional support too. Museums and curators and cultural commentators jump on board and start to market it as a 'category'. Artists have always been interested in the big and small issues of the time and are often not constrained by prevailing political attitudes, we're not really beholden to anyone, so we are more than happy to explore difficult ideas and provocative issues.
Your work silicon casting and sewing is obviously time consuming and rather labour-intensive. What could we find you listening to while working in the space?
ABC Radio National. I arrive in the morning, open the blinds, put the kettle on and switch on the radio. Whatever's on RN is usually interesting and a slow working process lends itself to hour-long program formats.
Can you talk a little about the dialogues with climate scientists that you have been able to develop through the Creative Spaces LAB-14 residency at Carlton Connect and its close ties with University of Melbourne?
I've had many lengthy discussions with Dr. Renee Beale, particularly about science and art and how these two disciplines both differ and how they might work together. Through Renee I attended a very interesting conference about Science and Art held at Melbounre Uni, keynote speaker Margaret Wertheim, addressing this specific topic. Renee has also been a fantastic conduit for informal discussions with other tenants at Lab-14. This led to many interesting insights and I now feel I have a basis for future discussions. Also of interest, I have discussed gender issues with Renee and how these are played out in both the science and art communities. There are many similarities.
What has the residency allowed you to explore in the three months that you have been at LAB-14, apart from the close proximity to scientists and researchers?
This studio is far larger than my normal studio so I've been able to explore working at a larger scale. It's been easier to envision the body of work as a large-scale installation arranged in gallery space rather than a bunch of individual works. The grant attached to the residency has allowed me to take some time away from wage earning and devote more time to the studio, which is a rare treat for many artists. This aspect alone has been wonderful. Immersing myself almost full-time in the project has also involved researching more about jellyfish and degradation of marine environments which can only inform the making of the work. Importantly, the grant has also provided the necessary funds to work with a lighting designer over the period of the residency. A number of the jellyfish will be individually lit with LEDs so that digitally programmed lighting sequences can be applied across the installation.
You have said that because you are not a scientist your response to the jellyfish is emotional. Do you think that connecting audiences to environmental issues through art is a matter of affect?
Scientists undertake research using a rational, empirical approach that can be replicated and therefore validated. The results of this research are fundamentally important, however, not often well communicated to a general audience, and perhaps therefore not successful in galvanizing people's opinions into action. My jellyfish aren't rationally realised, their concern is not to present the empirical facts, but rather a broader meditation on these. My hope is that people will be drawn to them on a more emotional level and then start to think about the palpable and immediate problems facing the environment and our responsibility in creating this catastrophe.
You have been creating your jellyfish specifically for Climarte (19th of April – 14th of May, 2017). Can you give us a brief overview of the exhibition which will be the result of your residency at LAB-14?
The exhibition will be at MARS Gallery in Windsor, occupying the main gallery space. There will be approximately 50 of the jellyfish suspended from the ceiling in a swarm-like arrangement. Digitally programmed internal LED lighting will animate the installation with subtle lighting effects. It will be an immersive installation that transforms the space, evoking the experience of standing on the floor of some future ocean.
What, in your view are the key requirements of a creative space to draw out creativity and inspiration?
Peace and quiet, uninterrupted time to think and work, good light. A good creative space is a refuge from all the other responsibilities of day-to-day life where you can commit time and thought to nothing else. Of course, you need time to use it. Studio residencies are particularly fantastic - they provide a new working environment, new people to engage with, and new contexts, which can be challenging and ultimately inspiring.
Penelope Davis is a visual artist and photographer pursuing an interest in climate change and degradation. Penelope's work is held in collections nationally and internationally, including by the National Gallery of Victoria; Artbank; ANZ Bank; DC Design, China; Victorian College of the Art; City of Port Phillip; BHP Billiton; and University of Melbourne. Major exhibitions include Ex-libris – the book in contemporary art, Geelong Gallery (2014); Perceptions of Space: Justin Collection, Glen Eira City Gallery (2014); Missing Presumed Dead travelling to regional galleries in Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia (2013); and a survey show, Phototropic, at the Academy Gallery in Launceston (2012). Work produced from her residency at LAB-14 will be exhibited at part of Climarte at MARS Gallery in 2017.
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Valid Action
Conference given by Silo in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, September 29, 1978
In other words, since antiquity people have attempted to answer what has been known as the question of ethics or morality. For many years we have been concerned with consulting others about what is moral and what is immoral, what is good and what is bad. But fundamentally, our interest has been to discover what it is that makes an action valid.
People have given us a variety of answers. Some have given us religious answers, some have given legal answers, and others ideological answers. In all of these answers, what we have been told is that there are certain ways in which people ought to do things, and other ways of doing things they ought to avoid.
It has been very important for us to obtain a clear answer to this question, because a person's whole way of life follows from whether his or her actions go in one direction or another. All the varied elements that make up our lives find their place according to the direction that we take – my present situation corresponds to the direction that I take toward the future. So this question about which actions are valid and which are invalid, what is good and what is bad, affects not only the individual's future but his or her present as well. And it doesn't affect only the individual – it affects groups and even entire peoples.
The various religious positions have offered their solutions. So it is that if one is a believer in a certain religion, one must obey certain religious laws; one must follow certain precepts inspired by God. And that is valid for believers in that religion. But we find that different religions cite different precepts. Some religions say that one ought not to perform given actions so as to avoid a certain turn of events; others say it is so as to avoid a particular hell. Sometimes these religions, which in principle are universal, do not agree among themselves; they agree neither in their precepts nor in their commandments.
But what is most troubling in all of this is the situation of so many throughout the world who, though they may in good faith want to obey these precepts, these commandments, cannot do so because they do not feel them. And so for nonbelievers, who are unable to keep these commandments – and who, according to the religions, are also the children of God – it is as though they have been forsaken by God. It is not because a religion occupies the whole of the world geographically that it is a universal religion, however, but rather because it occupies the hearts of human beings, independent of the condition in which they live, independent of the latitude at which they live. And so religions present us with certain difficulties in regard to their answers about ethics.
This has led us to consult the judicial systems, inasmuch as they, too, are shapers of human conduct. These legal systems form our conduct and shape our behavior by laying down certain rules about what one ought to do or ought not to do in one's relationships, in one's social behavior. There are codes of many kinds to regulate relationships, extending even to penal codes that establish punishments for various crimes, for behavior considered unsocial, or asocial, or antisocial. Legal systems, too, have tried to give their answer to the question of human conduct, in terms of what is good behavior and what is bad behavior. And like religions, they have given us their answer, and that is fine – fine for those who believe in a given legal system. Each legal system gives its own answer, and that is fine for that historical moment, fine for a given type of social organization – but none of this speaks to the individual who must follow one of these systems of conduct.
Although reasonable people will undoubtedly agree that it is interesting for social behavior to be regulated as a means of avoiding total chaos, such regulation is a technique of social organization, not a justification for any particular morality. And in fact, depending upon their development and depending upon the way they view their world, various human communities have regulated behavior legally or judicially in ways that are sometimes in striking contrast to one another. So it is clear that legal systems have no universal validity. They serve for a period of time, for a particular type of social structure, but they do not serve for all human beings or for all times and all places. And most important of all, they say nothing to the individual about what is good and what is bad.
We have also consulted various ideologies. These ideologies are more development-friendly, so to speak, providing explanations that are quite a bit more colorful than either the somewhat dry legal systems or those precepts and laws handed down from above. Some of these doctrines characterize the human being as a kind of rapacious animal, a being that develops at the expense of everything else, that will proceed without regard for anything else, even without regard for other human beings. A kind of will to power, then, underlies this morality. Having appeared romantic to some, this morality is in fact success-oriented, and it says nothing to the individual about how to handle those times when things go badly in this quest for power.
There is another kind of ideology which tells us that, since everything in nature is in evolution, and the human being itself is the product of that evolution, and since the human being is the reflection of the conditions that prevail during a given period, then human behavior will be a reflection of the type of society in which a person lives. Thus, one class will have a certain type of morality, while a different class will have another. According to this point of view, morality is determined by objective conditions, by social relations, and by the mode of production. Then there's no need to worry, because one does what one is mechanically driven to do, even though for public relations purposes people talk of the morality of one class or another. Being limited to this mechanical development, I act as I do because I'm driven by mechanical forces to do so. But where is the good and where is the evil in all of this? There is only the mechanical clash of particles in motion.
Other rather singular ideologies tell us, for instance, that morality is a social pressure that, like a kind of super-ego, serves to contain the force of impulses. Then, the compression brought about in the cauldron of the consciousness is what allows those basic impulses to be sublimated and gradually channeled in other directions.
So our poor friend, seeing himself variously defined by these often conflicting ideologies, finally sits down by the side of the road and says, "What am I supposed to do? On one side I'm constrained by social pressures, and yet at the same time I have impulses that apparently can be sublimated – if I'm an artist. But if I'm not, it's either lie down on the psychoanalyst's couch, or wind up neurotic." So morality appears as a way of controlling those impulses, which sometimes, however, still boil over.
There are other ideologies, also of a psychological nature, that explain good and bad on the basis of adaptation. But a morality of adaptive behavior – behavior that enables one to fit into one's society or, to the extent that one doesn't fit in, results in one's being segregated from it – entails problems of its own. That is, it says that the best thing you can do is just to walk the straight-and-narrow and try to "fit in." It tells us that what's good and what's bad is based on one's degree of adaptation, one's conformity to one's surroundings. And that's fine – it's another ideology.
In periods of great cultural exhaustion, as have occurred time and again in past civilizations, there tend to arise short-term, immediate answers to the question of what one should and should not do. I am referring to what could be called the "moral schools of decadence." As various cultures fell into decline, there arose moralists who tried to adapt their behavior as best they could in order to give some direction to their lives. Some said things like, "Life has no meaning, and since life has no meaning, anything goes – as long as I can get away with it." Others said, "Since life has little meaning (laughter), I should just do whatever I like, whatever feels good to me, regardless of how it affects anyone or anything else." And still others said, "Since I'm stuck in this bad situation, since life itself is nothing but suffering, I should just do what I have to do, do my duty and keep a stiff upper lip – I should be stoic." And that is the name of these schools of decadence, the Stoic schools.
Even though these schools represent are what in effect "emergency" answers to these questions of morality, behind them there is also ideology. The basic ideology appears to be that all meaning has been lost, and there is a corresponding urgent response to that loss of meaning. Today, for example, we find some who try to justify action with a theory of the absurd, into which the idea of "commitment" has been smuggled. But this is like the coercion imposed by the banks – that is, somehow I'm "committed" to something, and therefore I must fulfill my obligation. Yet it is difficult to understand how commitment can be established if the world I live in is absurd and ends in nothingness. Nor can this last position give the person who holds it much assurance.
The various religions, legal systems, ideological systems, and the moralities of decadence have all recognized the importance of the justification or lack of justification for human actions. So it is that they have all endeavored to give answers to this serious question of behavior in order to establish a morality, to define an ethics.
But what is the basis of truly valid action? The basis of valid action is not given by ideologies or religious mandates or beliefs or laws or social regulations. Even though all of these things have great importance, none of them provides a basis for valid action. Instead, the basis of valid action is given by the inner register that an individual has of that action. There is a fundamental difference between the valuation of an action when that valuation is seen to come from the outside, and when it is based on the internal register that human beings have of the actions they carry out.
And what is the register of an action that is valid? A valid action is experienced as giving one greater unity. At the same time, this action gives one a feeling of inner growth; it is something one desires to repeat because it has the flavor of continuity in time. Let's examine these aspects separately – the register of internal unity, on the one hand, and continuity in time, on the other.
In the face of a difficult situation, I can choose among various ways of responding. If I'm harassed, for example, I can react violently to the irritation produced in me by that external stimulus, seeking in this way to relieve the tension provoked in me. If I react in this violent manner, I can experience relief as that tension is released. Thus, the first condition of valid action has apparently been met – faced with an irritating stimulus, I remove it, and in doing so I un-tense myself, and in relieving myself of tension I have a register of unity.
But an action cannot be said to be valid simply because of that momentary relief of tension if this feeling does not continue in time; indeed, without this continuity the situation that occurs is exactly the opposite – a feeling of contradiction is produced in me. Suppose, for example, that at moment A I produce a release tension by reacting violently as I have previously described, but at moment B I find that I am not at all in agreement with what I did only a short while before. That kind of release of tension is not unitive, inasmuch as the succeeding moment contradicts the preceding one. To be valid, an action must also meet the requirement of giving one unity through time, without gaps or subsequent contradictions. We can all find many examples in which what seems to be a valid action at one moment is not so in the next. In such cases a person cannot coherently seek to prolong that action and that attitude, because the register is not one of unity but rather one of contradiction
And there is yet another point to consider: the register of a sensation of inner growth. There are many actions that we carry out in the course of our daily lives that relieve various tensions. These actions have nothing to do with morality; we carry them out, and we release tensions. This alleviation of tension produces in turn a certain pleasure within us, but it doesn't go further than that. And when that tension arises once more, again we discharge it, and in capacitor-like fashion the charge rebuilds, until at a certain point it discharges once again. Finally, with all that charging and discharging like a capacitor, we find ourselves with the sensation of being trapped on an eternal wheel of actions, endlessly repeating. Even though there is a sensation of pleasure at the moment the tensions are discharged, we're left with a strange taste when we realize that if life is simply this wheel of repetitions, of successive pleasures and pains, then it can never be anything other than absurd. So it is that today I feel tension and I discharge it, and tomorrow the same . . . and so, like night follows day, the wheel of actions turns endlessly, independent of all human intention, independent of all human choice.
There are, however, actions of a different type, actions that we may perhaps have carried out only a few times in our lives. These are actions that give us a sense of great unity at the moment we do them. In addition, they give us a register that, through having done them, something has become better in us. These actions offer us a future project, in the sense that we feel that if we could repeat them in the future something in us would continue to grow, would continue to improve. These actions give us unity; they give us a sensation of inner growth, as well as a sensation of continuity in time. These, then, are the registers of valid action.
I have never said that this type of action is better or worse; nor have I said, coercively, that this is something that one must do. Rather, I've outlined proposals related to valid action and the systems of registers that correspond to these proposals. I have spoken of the actions that create unity and those that create contradiction and, lastly, of how valid actions can be perfected through repetition. And to complete that system of registers of valid actions I have said: "If you repeat your acts of internal unity, nothing can detain you." This refers not only to the register of unity, the sensation of inner growth, and to continuity in time, but also to the possibility of improving valid action, since clearly not everything that we do turns out well on the first try. In fact, quite often when we attempt new and interesting things, they don't turn out very well at first, but we know that with practice things can be improved. So it is that valid actions can also be perfected. Repeating those acts that give one unity and inner growth and that have continuity in time is something possible, and it is what constitutes the improvement of valid action.
In very general principles we have indicated the registers of valid action, and highest among these principles is the one known as the "golden rule." This principle says, "When you treat others as you want them to treat you, you liberate yourself." This is not a new principle – it is thousands of years old, and in many parts of the world, in many cultures, it has withstood the test of time. It is a universally accepted and valid principle that has been formulated in various ways – sometimes in the negative, as in "Do nothing to others that you do not want them to do to you." That is simply another approach to the same idea, as is the formulation, "Love thy neighbor as thyself." Of course, it is not exactly the same as saying, "Treat others as you want them to treat you." But that's all right; however they may have phrased it, since ancient times people have invoked this, the highest of all moral principles, the highest of all principles of valid action.
But how do I want others to treat me? Even if we take it as given that it is good to treat others as I want them to treat me, exactly how is it that I want to be treated? I will have to answer this question by saying that if other people treat me in certain ways they are treating me badly, and if they treat me in other ways they are treating me well. I will have to answer this in terms of good and bad. Once again, I will have to return to the eternal wheel of defining valid action according to one theory or another or one religion or another. For me, a certain thing is good, but another person may see this differently. And there will never fail to be people who treat others very badly, while still claiming to be applying the same principle, because supposedly these people like to be treated badly.
This principle that speaks of treating others according to how I want them to treat me, according to what would be good for me, is all very well. But it would be even better if I knew what would be good for me. So that's how things stand, and we're interested in turning now to the basis of valid action, and the basis of valid action lies in the register that one obtains from this action.
If I say that I should treat others as I want them to treat me, immediately I find myself asking, Why should I? But it's as if there is some internal process or some way in which the mind functions that creates problems inside me when I treat others badly. But what type of function could this be? If I see someone in a very bad state, if I see someone suddenly cut or injured in some way, something resonates inside of me. But how can something that is happening to another person echo inside of me? It seems almost magical! It happens that when someone is in an accident, somehow I experience, almost physically, the register of the accident in that other person.
As students of these phenomena, you know that to every perception there corresponds an image, and you understand that there are images that can cause certain points in one's body to tense up, just as other images can cause them to release tension. If every perception is linked to a representation, and that representation in turn has its register – that is, a new sensation – then it is not so hard to understand how when I perceive a phenomenon there is an internal image that corresponds to that phenomenon. And when that image is mobilized, certain parts of my body or intra-body can experience a corresponding sensation, since they have been modified by the action of that image. I feel "identified" when someone is injured, because the visual perception of that phenomenon is accompanied by the triggering of a visual image and, correlatively, an unleashing of coenesthetic and tactile images. In addition, these images carry with them a new sensation that ends up provoking in me a register of the other's injury. So it cannot be good for me to treat other people badly, because when I do I have a corresponding register in myself.
Let's look at this almost technically. In order to do that, we'll simulate the functioning of the mental circuits, step by step, even though we know that the structure of the consciousness works as a whole. But for the sake of illustration, we can separate out a "first circuit" that is comprised of the initial perception and its representation, then a re-taking of the representation, and finally an internal sensation. And we can separate out a "second circuit" that has to do with action, whose results might be described as follows: For every action that I launch into the world, I also have an internal register. That feedback is what allows me, for example, to learn things through doing them. If there were no such feedback from the actions I take, I could never perfect them. I learn to type, for example, by repetition; that is to say, it is through trial and error that I record these actions. But I can record actions only through performing them. It is through the doing of actions that I have a register of them.
Here I would like to make a short digression. There is a serious prejudice that at times invades the field of education: the belief that one can learn by thinking about things rather than by doing them. Clearly, one learns because one has received data, but no datum is simply memorized. It always corresponds to an image, which in turn mobilizes one to new activity: checking, testing against experience, rejecting, and so forth, demonstrating the ceaseless activity of consciousness, not some supposed state of passivity within which the datum somehow resides. This feedback is what allows me to realize, for example, that "I typed the wrong key." As I type, I register the sensation of correctness or the sensation of error. In this way, I gradually perfect the register of correctness, I become more fluent, and little by little the correct way of typing becomes automatic. All of this is related to the "second circuit." The "first circuit" relates to the example of the pain in the other person that I register inside myself, while the "second circuit" relates to the register I have of actions that I perform.
All of you here know the difference between those actions that we call cathartic and those that we call transferential. Cathartic actions refer basically to the discharge of tensions and go no further than that. Transferential actions, in contrast, allow us to transfer internal charges, to integrate contents, and to facilitate healthy psychic functioning. We know that there will be difficulties for the consciousness when there are mental contents that, like islands, are isolated from one another. If we think in one direction, for example, but feel in another and, finally, act in yet a third, we can see that things won't "fit together" and that the register we obtain will not be one of completeness. It seems that only when we build bridges between our inner contents does psychic functioning become integrated, allowing us to advance a few more steps. There are some very useful transferential techniques that can mobilize and transform problematic images. One example of such techniques is presented in literary form as guided experiences, some of which appear in the book Tales for Heart and Mind: The Guided Experiences, A Storybook for Grownups.
However, we know that, in addition to the work of images, the actions we carry out are also capable of setting transferential and self-transferential phenomena in motion. But there are actions of different types. Some actions allow us to integrate our internal contents, whereas other actions are terribly disintegrative. There are certain actions that a person never wants to repeat, because they produce such an overcharge of grief, such regret and inner division in the one who performed them. Unfortunately, however, such actions remain strongly linked to that person's past. So, even if the person does not repeat such actions in the future, nonetheless those actions continue pressing from the past, with the consciousness unable to resolve them – unable to translate, transfer, and integrate its contents. As a consequence of all this, the person is prevented from having that sensation of inner growth that we spoke of earlier.
It is not, then, a matter of indifference which actions one carries out in the world. There are actions that give one a register of unity, and there are other actions that give one a register of contradiction and dis-integration. If we study this carefully, in light of what we know about cathartic and transferential phenomena, the matter of one's actions in the world with respect to the effect of those actions on the integration and development of one's contents, will be much clearer. And, of course, all this simulation of circuits we have gone through in order to understand the meaning of valid action is part of this complicated subject.
Meanwhile, our friend keeps asking us, "What should I do?" Even if we have only a minimal knowledge of these things, we register it as unifying and worthwhile when, through simple words and deeds, we offer what we know to that disoriented person, who is without references in his or her life. Even if no one else offers help to this person, we make what we have available – as we offer so many other things that allow people to overcome pain and suffering. And in doing so, we will also be working for ourselves.
Las Palmas, Canary Islands, September 29, 1978
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Graphite Capital, Mayfair, London
Measuring 1metre x 1metre and commissioned for one of the company's boardrooms, this piece is an example of how existing designs can be adapted to fit specific areas.
On completion of this artwork for the boardroom, Michelle was commissioned to create a larger scale signature piece for Graphite's main corridor based on the company's logo.
Images in this gallery by Ester Segarra Photography


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Is The Last Dragon the greatest kung fu/action/romance/musical produced by Motown founder Berry Gordy and starring karate champ Taimak and sexy '80s pop singer Vanity ever made? In a word: "Sho'nuff!" One-name kung fu wonder Taimak plays Leroy Green, a.k.a. Bruce Leroy, a humble kung fu-loving teen obsessed with Bruce Lee and old chop-sockey films. Leroy is a student of the martial arts who has achieved the highest level of skill, but who hasn't yet found his inner master.
"Playing like a comic book come to life, The Last Dragon is easily one of the best B-movies of the '80s." – Jarrett Kruse, Den of Geek!
Wandering through the streets of New York in a Chinese peasant outfit, he accidentally becomes the protector of beautiful nightclub hostess/video jockey Laura Charles (played by former Prince protégé Vanity), who is being threatened by a height-challenged mobster who wants her to play his girlfriend's Cyndi Lauper-esque music video. Meanwhile, a lunatic who calls himself Sho'Nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, wants to kick Leroy's ass and prove himself the baddest kung fu master in town. Add to this Leroy's smart-mouthed brother Richie (who calls Leroy "the chocolate-covered yellow peril"), a kicking Motown soundtrack (featuring DeBarge, among many other Berry Gordy-produced artists), musical numbers, ninja battles, pseudo-Eastern philosophical babble, static electricity, a jaw-dropping club performance by Vanity and an early appearance by William H. Macy, and you have a hilarious example of why the '80s were indeed "totally awesome." (Dir. by Michael Schultz, 1985, USA, 109 mins., Rated PG-13)


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Leading Raw Juice and Smoothie Chain Seeing Huge Returns in Texas
Juice It Up!, one of the nation's leading raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie franchises, is ready to expand its footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. With largescale growth plans scheduled throughout the coming years, the company is actively seeking franchise partners looking to diversify their portfolios by joining a brand with proven success in the rapidly growing raw juice and smoothie segment. With several high-performing locations already operating in Texas, Juice It Up! sees the market as a tremendous growth opportunity and a primary area for continued expansion.
Juice It Up!'s storefront designs and layouts are reflective of the brand's commitment to transparency with its customers and franchise partners. With over two decades of experience in the raw juice and smoothie segment, Juice It Up! has never wavered from its dedication to providing quality, flavorful and healthy menu items. As a veteran in the segment, Juice It Up! is a trusted brand with a loyal customer following. With unparalleled experience, the Juice It Up! team knows what works and what doesn't, and while younger brands are learning the hard way, Juice It Up! franchisees are able to implement proven best practices gained over the past two decades.
"With yet another fantastic sales quarter behind us, we've seen continued success at all of our Texas locations, and it's clear that residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area are seeking brands like ours that promote healthy living and active lifestyles," said Carol DeNembo, vice president of business development. "These past few years we've put a heavy focus on developing healthful products that are not only incredibly functional, but also taste great, and with same-store sales and average unit volume increasing each quarter, it's clear this new approach really appeals to our guests."
All Juice It Up! products are designed to not only be delicious, but also meet the functional and nutritional wants and needs of guests at every level of health. Menu items include fresh-squeezed functional raw juices, blended-to-order real fruit and veggie smoothies, and nutrient-rich bowls loaded with superfruits Açaí and Pitaya. With the recently-introduced Smoothie Bowls, guests can transform their favorite Classic and Veggie Smoothie into a nourishing meal replacement, topped with fresh bananas, granola and a drizzle of honey. To supercharge any bowl or smoothie, guests can ask to "Make it Green" by blending in raw kale and spinach to add an extra dose of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
The brand is targeting an additional 8-10 units in the State through a variety of franchise opportunities including area developments, single units, and non-traditional store fronts such as college campuses, malls, airports and gyms across all U.S. regions of Texas. Juice It Up! also offers franchise incentives for veterans of the U.S. military. With a franchisee-focused culture, Juice It Up! continues to attract franchise operators to grow with the brand. Ideal franchisees possess an entrepreneurial spirit, a creative local store marketing mindset, and are passionate about living a healthy lifestyle.
DeNembo continued, "We're looking for passionate and qualified franchise partners who are interested in capitalizing on the healthy lifestyle trends that have spread throughout the nation and enthusiastic about the Juice It Up! brand and applying our proven formula to fuel their success in the rapidly growing raw juice and smoothie segment."
To learn more about the benefits of owning a Juice It Up! straight from current franchisees, watch https://youtu.be/qkn3vxafNOI and visit http://www.juiceitupfranchise.com for additional franchising details.
Juice It Up!, a leading raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie franchise, specializes in delicious and functional fresh-squeezed juices, blended-to-order real fruit smoothies and nutrient-rich options such as Açaí and Pitaya Bowls. Founded in 1995, the Irvine, California-based lifestyle brand is focused on providing its guests with a variety of great-tasting, better-for-you food and drink choices designed with personal wellness in mind. With over 100 locations open or under development across California, New Mexico, Oregon, and Texas, the privately-owned company is showcasing a new restaurant design, a heavier focus on the growing demand for raw juice options and a menu refresh that reflects the brand's active personality and motto to "Live Life Juiced!" An established lifestyle brand with unparalleled experience in the raw juice bar industry, Juice It Up! has been included in Franchise Times' Next 300 Franchise Chains list three years in a row and named a 2017 "Best for Vets" Franchise by Military Times. For more information about becoming a Juice It Up! franchise partner, visit www.juiceitupfranchise.com.
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Community Basketball Sessions | Sept to Dec 2018
Please Note: It is recommended to sign up before turning to the session as this will allow you to spend more time playing!
We are excited to be announcing the Tip-off of our September – December Community Basketball Scrimmages! One big issue for young basketball players is gaining real basketball scenarios, the more hours they get playing in real games the better, there is no comparison, it builds confidence when you have been somewhere many time before, making game decisions at real game speed. Also teaches you to take care of the ball, communicate, be a team player, play physical & soo much more!
Sign up now for the scrimmages to make sure that you are getting better for next season!
Remember, when you are not doing the work to get better, someone else is. Don't fall behind! Come out and compete against in a safe, postive, competitive environment in NW London. We will also be having top of the line coaches at the scrimmages, like Tony Windless. Our coaches will pass on their experience and expertise as you play, helping you get better every game!
From September 6th to December 13th
Every Thursday from 6-8 pm!
Ages: 11-14 & 15-19+
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Click HERE to sign up (or the link at the bottom of the page) and ensure that you are bettering yourself this offseason!
LBA media teams will be present, taking photos and video which will be published to our website!
Check out the video below to see footage from last years' scrimmages. We look forward to seeing you there!
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X-Plane for Windows/Mac/Linux Demo
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DEMO IS NOW VERSION 11 (X-Plane 11). Read our full review of XP11 here.
While enthusiasts of all experience levels use X-Plane, it is best suited to experienced pilots that want the most accurate flight dynamic possible. X-Plane's exclusive flight dynamics model, called "blade element theory," evaluates the forces on multiple sections of the aircraft's surface, providing a constant and reliable prediction of how it will react to those forces. This provides a realistic flying experience and makes aircraft development simpler and faster.
In contrast, Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane's biggest rival, uses lookup tables to determine flight drag and lift. This works well for existing aircraft where the table data is already known. It is less effective for creating new aircraft or predicting the reaction of an airplane in experimental situations.
Default Cessna 172SP in X-Plane 11 with sunset in background.
While X-Plane is a paid product, the free demo version of X-Plane 11 has the same aircraft, flight model and technology.
X-Plane's powerful flight dynamics model allowed the developers to create a wide variety of aircraft. Users can choose from single and multi-engine planes like the McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender, Boeing 747-400, and Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor; the Space Shuttle; helicopters such as the Bell 47 and Sikorsky S-61; VTOLS such as the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey and much more. Users have developed over 1400 additional aircraft which can be downloaded from our own file library here or X-Plane.org and other sites. Enthusiasts can even design, build, and contribute their own aircraft.
X-Plane's accurate flying characteristics make it perfect for scientists and engineers studying the reactions of both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Pilots can keep their skills sharp by using different airplanes and helicopters, and aviation hobbyists can experiment with flight dynamics.
Pilots can explore almost every inch of the globe, from 74 degrees north to 60 degrees south latitude. Adventure awaits- users can touch down at any one of 33,000 airports, land on an aircraft carrier, try to settle softly on a frigate bobbing in roiling surf, or land on a helipad on skyscraper overlooking a vast city. With X-Plane, pilots can take an X-15 to outer space; take the Space Shuttle for a spin, battle raging forest fires, and more.
Every great pilot knows how to handle tough weather. X-Plane will test them to the limit with wild rainstorms, wind shear, crackling lightning and thunder, snow blindness, fog, sleet and hail. The system can be programmed to follow actual weather from the user's location, adding another layer of realism and excitement.
The challenges don't stop there. X-Plane offers extensive failure modeling. Engines, controls, cables, landing gear and communications can be set to fail on command or at random. Fellow users or instructors can shutoff systems without the user's knowledge, helping to develop their coping skills and adaptability.
The cockpit of the default Cessna 172SP screenshot from XP11.
Power and Flexibility
X-Plane's unparalleled flight dynamics model, gorgeous graphics, wide geographic coverage, depth of aircraft selection, versatile weather and systems handling, extensibility in the form of add-on aircraft and scenery, and realistic flying experience make it the "go-to" flight simulator for a legion of experienced pilots and new flyers.
X-Plane has a passionate user base. One user recently described a routine flight delivering supplies in Alaska. Suddenly he was hit with an engine fire! Within seconds, he had to land on the only flat spot within miles: a patch of snow about 800 yards square located one mile from his location.
Smoke trailing from the engine, he struggled to land. He describes the scene:
"Last second: Of course I'm gusting. Yoke jammed forward as I start to balloon just a few feet above ice. Stall horn mixing with pounding blood sounds in my ears. Down. Rolling. Light brakes. Full elevator deflection. Stopped. Lean back in my seat. Let out all the air that had been backing up in my lungs. Whew!"
That's the kind of action loyalists have to come to expect from X-Plane!
Created by Laminar Research, X-Plane was originally developed for Mac OS X and is available on Windows and Linux. Keeping up with the increasing use of mobile devices, players can now get X-Plane for Android, webOS, and iOS including iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
The archive x-plane-11-universal.zip has 8 files and directories contained within it.
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For anyone who is a little more used to the commercial behemoth that is Microsoft Flight Simulator, the rather stripped back X-Plane might seem like a waste of time.
Look beyond the graphical parallels and the features included, though, and you get an absolutely staggering flight simulator to use.
As a massive fan of the MFS series as a whole, it came as a surprise to me just how defined X-Plane was in comparison.
For all of the nice features and ticked boxes that FSX, in particular, brings to the table for Microsoft, it simply cannot get near X-Plane for realism.
Built for Accuracy
For a start, X-Plane uses a flight dynamics engine that is more complex than the meaning of life. It's a difficult one to work with and can leave you really confused at first.
Get through those first few hours of mind-numbing crashes and repeat errors, and you'll find that you have one of the deepest and most enjoyable fight simulation tools around. I
t's absolutely intensive attention to detail makes it a massively powerful change from the more user-friendly FSX, and although it can be challenging the reward for getting this right can be absolutely incredible.
Try Before you Buy
This demo product gives you access to the same features as the real thing, except you can only get fifteen minutes of flight before having to start again. This can be a bit frustrating but will give you enough time to take off and see the world around you in all of its glory.
Whilst the demo is lacking all of the main add-ons for creating planes and scenery, the full version does come with this – so if you like the demo and fancy using the high-end physics engine to make some aircraft yourself, you can do so with ease.
Education is Rewarded
Thanks to the incredibly realistic flight dynamics engine within X-Plane, you'll notice a pretty staggering difference between how your aircraft reacts here versus how it would have reacted in FSX.
Whilst FSX is absolutely spot on, this uses a different style entirely that makes customizing and improving your aircraft a lot easier. In my opinion, this is an aircraft simulator that is built for modders and those who love to experiment rather than a plug-and-play flight simulator that aviation fans can boot up and start having fun with on the same day.
It's got a fairly significant learning curve but getting through this is very much beneficial to you. Start to get used to the buttons and the way that your aircraft reacts to your commands, and you'll have one of the most innovative and enjoyable aircraft simulation tools in the world to pick from.
Its fine selection of aircraft, not to mention the fact that you can select Mars as your planet of choice, makes it really easy to jet across the skies of both Earth and Mars and really take in a flight simulator of the highest quality
If you fancy a change up from FSX, then there is no better alternative to try out than X-Plane.
Installation of Add-on Aircraft/Scenery
Most of the freeware add-on aircraft and scenery packages in our file library come with easy installation instructions which you can read above in the file description. For further installation help, please see our Knowledge Center for our full range of tutorials or view the README file contained within the download.
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- Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:03:44 GMT
so far so good I have much to learn.
- Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:39:31 GMT
Am currently flying FSX and enjoy multiplayer flying with my son. Does x-plane have this feature? Thanks.
- Sat, 12 Jan 2019 00:38:42 GMT
was going to download x plane 11, but have minimal mb's to just throw away by downloading - I was all set when I read how it didn't work for someone using same system as me., windows 7.., anyone help before I pass this by and save my mmb's ?
- Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:46:03 GMT
after installing X Plane 11 free download setup .Its winzip file which one has to extract and look out for setup. three folders appear 1 folder .. 2 folder screenshots which is totally empty . 3 folder Trailer videos and rest are the extract files. The addon aircraft su 27 demo download the setup window appears and screenshots are there of aircraft.Please look into the matter and provide the xplane setup which runs on windows 7.
- Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:01:02 GMT
The installers have now been updated to X-Plane version 11.
- Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:22:47 GMT
I am looking for a flight sim to run on Mac and I hope to find a quad city challenger 2 download to learn. I hope to learn to fly a real one someday. Thanks,
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I am sure that at this point you have already seen many other wedding band designs, but haven't seen anything quite like this rose gold lace wedding band! I can proudly say that all my lace jewelry stands out as unique and very different from other jewelry designers. I love lace, and for me lace is and always will be delicate, feminine, noble and attractive!
This unique made-to-order scalloped gold lace wedding band is crafted with a beautiful lace pattern and measures approximately 12 mm wide. The ring is adorned with half eternity black diamonds in the middle.
When placing your order, please choose your regular ring size (not wide ring size) and I will make the appropriate adjustment necessary to compensate for the extra width. Since wide rings fit tighter, they need to be sized up to ensure a comfortable fit. Smaller sizes require an adjustment of 1/2 to 3/4 size larger, and bigger sizes require an adjustment of 3/4 to a whole size larger.
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Futurestep Appoints Neil Griffiths as Global Lead for its Talent Communications and Employer Branding Practice
16 Jan, 2012, 09:00 GMT
LONDON, January 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Futurestep, part of Korn/Ferry International, the industry leader in recruitment and talent services for global businesses, today announced the appointment of Neil Griffiths as Global Practice Leader for its Talent Communications and Employer Branding Practice. The appointment is a strategic one for Futurestep and forms a fundamental part of its global expansion plans.
Neil, who brings more than 15 year's strategic experience in the communication and recruitment industry to Futurestep, will build and develop the go-to-market proposition for the global Talent Communication and Employer Branding practice. The practice will be responsible for working with clients to enhance their reputation as an employer and create inspiring communications across the employee lifecycle. A particular focus will be working with organisations to develop and manage branded talent communities in an engaging and effective way.
He joins Futurestep from talent and resourcing competitor Alexander Mann Solutions where, as global creative director, he co-founded the resourcing communications business, a team that managed all employer branding, sourcing and recruitment innovation across both direct and RPO clients. Prior to this, he held the position of regional creative director and member of the leadership team at the Bernard Hodes Group where he was a founding member of the 'Solutions Consultancy' - an industry practice dedicated to employer branding. At the same company he was also a creative consultant on global projects for clients such as Philips, Nokia and E.ON Energy.
Byrne Mulrooney, CEO at Futurestep, comments: "Neil has a proven ability to devise and implement talent communications on a global scale to make significant and positive impact on client's businesses. I am delighted that he has chosen to join the leadership team at Futurestep. He brings the right combination of strategic thinking, market knowledge and creative ability to help us build Futurestep's growing global presence and will aid in driving the next phase of the company's vision to be regarded as an industry benchmark in talent and resourcing."
Neil adds: "The importance of having a strong employer brand, clearly, consistently and creatively articulated, is essential in today's competitive marketplace for talent. Futurestep's infrastructure, parentage and client relationships provide a unique opportunity to offer these services to clients on a truly global basis, whilst accommodating local and regional nuances. I am excited about the opportunity to further develop and enhance our range of innovative and transformational services to deliver talent with impact for our clients."
About Futurestep
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company, is the industry leader in strategic talent acquisition, offering fully customised, flexible solutions to help organisations meet specific workforce needs. Our full-spectrum portfolio of services includes: Strategic Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Consulting Services, Project-Based Recruitment and Mid-Level Recruitment. With locations on four continents and a record of success in securing top talent around the world, Futurestep provides the experience and global reach to identify, attract and retain the people who drive business success. To learn more, visit http://www.futurestep.com.
About Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International, with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is a premier global provider of talent management solutions. Based in Los Angeles, the firm delivers an array of solutions that help clients to attract, engage, develop, and retain their talent. Visit http://www.kornferry.com for more information on the Korn/Ferry International family of companies, and http://www.kornferryinstitute.com for thought leadership, intellectual property and research.
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dribbling out at tradeshows under the "P-1" codename. No specs of course, only that the E-1's successor will take "the excellent picture quality, mobility, and reliability of the E-1 to new and unprecedented levels." Hey, that's what Olympus says. Still, until they take off the veil, well, anything goes.
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September 12, 2019
Grooves has been released! The new 4 song album with Band of Reason will brighten your days, caress your ears & lighten your mood!
Follow us on Spotify and check out the youtube lyri...
August 24, 2019
"Bullseye" is the name of our new single from the upcoming EP release "Grooves". Grooves will contain 4 new songs, the results of our studio work last fall. Yeah, almost a year ago....
July 31, 2019
Knew you'd ask!
Yes, it's been awhile, but this is what tends to happen in the summertime. People travel, band practice goes right out the window....I tell ya - it's really hard...
May 8, 2019
Yup, that's right.
We are heading out to Nasville, in the ol' US of A come October.
If you happen to be in the neighbourhood, we'd love to meet ya!
Look for more news, dates and pl...
November 27, 2018
Hi again, thought we'd put in a little something about what's up these days.
Spent last weekend in a cozy little studio run by our friend Magnús Leifur Sveinsson.
First time we recor...
November 3, 2018
You know, it's not easy to come out and say what you mean.
Sometimes it can take a little effort, a spoonful of courage and (more often than not) a helping hand here and there to fi...
October 30, 2018
Yeah, that line by the intrepid pilot of the stars as he and his furry co-pilot strive to escape from their enemies still gets my nerves tingling!
Which brings me to my point - we're...
August 17, 2018
No, no...we're not breaking up.
All the internet rumours are untrue! We've just been doing what all musicians do, now and again....creating more music!
This summer we released our fi...
August 30, 2017
Yup, it's official - we're hitting the road again.
This weekend Band of Reason will be joining up with local and international artists for the 2017 Blueberry Days Festival in Súðaví...
August 18, 2017
Today surely will make musical history! Really!
Band of Reason has released its debut album, Open road.
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A conversation in the vein stemming from the Stuart Kauffman videos (and article) that I posted previously - Kauffman is barrels more fun to listen to, but this is a good conversation on whether emergent non-reducible factors act importantly within our universe - or, if not, whether the physical anti-reductionist is merely reacting to epistemic limitations within the science of physics (and not the actual physics of which the science of physics is descriptive). Here for the downloadable podcast.
And another Kauffman talk, this one from TSN:
Friday, October 15, 2010
Physicalist Anti-Reductionism vs. Reductionism
Labels: Kauffman, Philosophy, Science, Universe, Video
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It is not especially difficult to learn your way around a kitchen. The only cost of experimenting is some wasted food, so have fun with it and see what you are good at. The following tips can help you improve your knowledge of cooking, and give you the confidence to try new ideas. Use this advice to greatly improve upon your cooking skills.
There are some things you should be aware of if you plan to cook with skewers. Regarding metal skewers, square or twisted varieties are preferable to round ones, as the round ones do not hold food items as well as the other two types.
Add oil to the side of the pan when you are cooking with it. The oil will then already be heated when it comes to the center of the pan. Doing so will maximize the flavors of the food you are cooking by keeping them inside the food.
Apples are a popular ingredient during fall and winter, but unless they are stored properly, they spoil quickly. Apples will rot if they are stored in warm, dry air, so make sure to keep them in plastic bags in a cool place. But remember that one bad apple really does spoil the bunch; check on them regularly.
If you want to reduce the amount of calories and fat in a mashed potato dish, substitute cauliflower for some of the potatoes. Because cauliflower has a pretty bland taste, it blends well with the potatoes and enhances the flavors of the other ingredients. When they're mashed, cauliflowers have the same appearance and consistency as potatoes, too. Adding a little cauliflower can take calories out of your favorite mashed potato recipes and add in a little vegetable goodness, too.
While garlic imparts a delicious flavor to your cooking, it may also leave a residual odor on your hands. After cooking with garlic, rub your hands across a stainless steel table or sink to rid them of the smell. This will clean your hands, while preventing any odors from being transferred to the next food item you touch.
When cooking vegetables, it is a good idea to use chicken broth. Simmering vegetables in the broth will keep them from adhering to the bottom of the pan and also infuse them with rich flavor. Chicken broth can be found at any grocery store, and is very low priced.
Always read labels thoroughly when shopping for a recipe. Many often-used ingredients contain hidden, unhealthy ingredients. Check the levels of sodium and sugar, because severe health problems can arise when too much of these are consumed.
When you make food that contains seasoning, only put a little bit on at a time instead of putting it on all at once. This will help to give your food the maximum amount of flavor possible.
Measure how much oil you use when cooking! Measuring amounts into a cup when cooking instead of pouring guess amounts straight from the bottle lowers the fat you put into your dish. This will enable you to keep track of the amount of oil you are using.
Do not forget to replace your spices twice a year. The flavors of spices fade just a few months after opening the container. If you do not think you will use all of the spice within six months, split it with a friend.
Put any of the unripened fruits you buy in a plastic bag with small holes on the bag. When fruits ripen, they produce ethylene gas. A paper bag allows air to circulate, yet also keeps in enough ethylene gas to help the fruits ripen and enhance the flavor.
To quickly cut herbs, bind herbs together and snip with scissors. They will be light and fluffy, and won't have the wetness that chopping would give them.
For dishes that involve multiple steps, make it easy on yourself by doing portions of the work on the evening prior to cooking. Locate the ingredients, cut up and measure herbs and spices and look through your cupboards to make sure you have what you need. When you have to cook the meal, the only thing on your mind will be actually putting it together.
There are a few ways to heat tortillas. One of the ways you can do this is placing the tortilla on the oven rack after preheating it to 350 degrees. Try placing the tortilla on the gas stove's grill over the flame too. A hot, fresh, crunchy tortilla is within reach when these simple techniques are used.
When cooking different types of meat, always check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. All kinds of meat have a minimum internal temperature that is recommended for safe consumption. Meat usually contains bacteria. Make sure you cook your meat thoroughly so that eating meat remains healthy.
Try preparing oysters in new and interesting ways. Oysters are typically eaten raw with maybe a splash of lemon, but there are other ways to prepare them. Set some open oysters down in their shell within a medium-sized broiler pan and use some cream to cover the tops. Sprinkle on some grated Parmesan cheese and pepper, and broil until it bubbles. You can also saute the oysters. After covering them in seasoned flour, you can fry them up in butter until they come out golden and crispy. Prepare the oysters in shell. You want to put them into a casserole dish with a little butter and breadcrumbs on top of each oyster, and put it in a 425 degree oven for about 5 minutes. When you notice the juices and butter bubbling, serve it hot with a baguette that is toasted.
Cooling racks that can be stacked are great things to use when baking. This will save you space, especially if you are planning on baking a lot of cookies. The stackable cooling racks make the best use of your space and allow you to produce many more batches at the same time. It frees up more space for you to work in while also providing an acceptable method of cooling your baked goods.
Use the tips you just read about to help you improve your cooking skills. Take a shot at each suggestion at least once. Remember that the more you practice, the more proficient you will become. You can be a better chef in no time if you treat these tips seriously.


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腹腔鏡檢查裝置的全球市場:產品,用途,各地區 2018年∼2025年
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|腹腔鏡檢查裝置的全球市場:產品,用途,各地區 2018年∼2025年 Global Laparoscopy Device Market Size study, by Product, by Application and Regional Forecasts 2018-2025
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Global Laparoscopy Device Market valued approximately USD 10.5 Billion in 2017 is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 5.92% over the forecast period 2018-2025. The Laparoscopy Device market is developing and expanding at a significant pace considering the global scenario. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique mainly preferred for surgeries related to the pancreas, liver, colon and bile duct. The laparoscopes are more like an apparatus with various parts including viewing device, CCD camera, energy supply devices, and lens cleaners. The market growth is primarily driven by increasing demand for bariatric surgery like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy owing to the growing incidence of obesity. However, several post-operative risks with laparoscopy and requirement of trained professionals are expected to hamper the market growth considering the forthcoming years.
The regional analysis of Global Laparoscopy Device Market is considered for the key regions such as Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America and Rest of the World. North America is the fastest growing region across the world in terms of market share. Whereas, owing to the countries such as China, Japan, and India, Asia Pacific region is anticipated to be the dominating region over the forecast period 2018-2025.
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming eight years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within each of the regions and countries involved in the study. Furthermore, the report also caters the detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, the report shall also incorporate available opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
Furthermore, years considered for the study are as follows:
Historical year - 2015, 2016
Base year - 2017
Forecast period - 2018 to 2025


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Socialist and Democrat candidate for President Bernie Sanders spoke out at Liberty University earlier this week and said some… controversial things. However, he began by saying something remarkably true but not often practiced on the American political scene today.
"I came here today because I believe, from the bottom of my heart, that it is vitally important for those of us who hold different views to be able to engage in a civil discourse. Too often in our country, and I think both sides bear responsibility for this, there is too much shouting at each other, there is too much making fun of each other."
After that, much of what he said was controversial at Liberty University, and would be just as controversial in more than half of the country.
How does Bernie Sanders continue to gain momentum? Don't most Democrats realize that the man is a socialist? Do they even care anymore?
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Question: If you were elected president, what would you do to bring healing and resolution to the issue of racism in our country? We both want to see that go away. What steps would you begin to take if you were our leader in that resolved?
BERNIE SANDERS: That is an excellent question. I would hope and I believe that every person in this room today understands that it is Unacceptable to judge people, to discriminate against people based on the color of their skin…
And I would also say that as a nation, the truth is, that a nation in which many ways was created, and I'm sorry to have to say this, from way back, on racist principles, we have, a long way as a nation.
My guess is that probably not everybody here is an admirer or voted for Barack Obama. But the point is, in 2008, this country took a huge step forward in voting for a candidate based on his ideas and not the color of his skin…
And whether you like Obama or not, and I do, he is a friend of mine and I work with him on many issues, that is a step forward for America.
But let me also say what everybody here knows, and my thoughts having just returned from South Carolina, we all know to what degree racism remains alive in this country. I cannot understand, I really cannot. I think about it, I try to understand it, how a sick man can walk into a bible study class, discuss the bible, pray with people in the room, and then take out a gun and kill nine of them because the color of their skins were different…
Let us be clear. When you have unarmed African Americans shot by police officers something which has been going on for years, that is also institutional racism and cries out for reform.
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In what may be the poignant nonviolent crime story of the day, a 21-year-old Staten Island man named Christopher Scongamilglio broke into his mom's house — twice — and stole "a television, computer, two gaming systems and a vacuum cleaner, prosecutors allege." His mom had apparently kicked him out previously. After initially taking the electronics, he returned nine days later for a second gaming system and the vacuum cleaner.
We're guessing this sudden dedication to cleanliness is not enough to make up for his other thefts, or his additional arrest yesterday for possession of heroin. Nor the charges that ensued.
Via SILive,
Scongamilglio was charged with four felony counts of burglary, said a spokesman for District Attorney Daniel Donovan. He's also accused of misdemeanor counts of petit larceny, stolen-property possession and criminal mischief.
Plus misdemeanor drug possession for the heroin.
We're guessing Mom is not thrilled.
Staten Island son allegedly breaks into mother's apartment twice, swipes electronics, vacuum cleaner [SILive]
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When a young person's eating pattern is disturbed, it is surprising how quickly this can lead to changes in weight and may have serious medical implications.
There are many reasons a young person may experience a disturbance in their eating, or sudden weight changes. These may include changes in mood, illness, a growth spurt or a period of intense training for sport.
Parents must remember that weight gain and height increase is normal and expected for children and adolescents. It is cause for concern if your child is not gaining weight or is not growing.
It may be surprising to know that malnutrition can happen to anyone, whether they are overweight, normal weight or underweight. Malnutrition happens when a person does not eat enough food to meet their bodies' energy requirements. In young people, malnutrition is especially detrimental because it affects growth and development, as well as the ability to manage tasks and demands (such as learning).
Malnutrition can affect young people who have lost weight quickly (i.e. 500g or more per week), even if they are still a normal weight or overweight. Even a seemingly 'small' weight loss (e.g. 2.5kg for a 50kg person) is serious, as this is 5% of their overall body weight.
There are two ways malnutrition can occur:
Dieting is a way people try to restrict the quantity and/or variety of food which can lead to malnutrition.
There are physical, cognitive and social effects of malnutrition.
Physical effects of malnutrition include a reduced core body temperature and sensitivity to the cold. Malnutrition has an impact on the cardiovascular system, resulting in dizziness or fainting episodes because of a low heart rate. The development of the reproductive system may be delayed or it may not function normally. Young people may complain of gastrointestinal problems, particularly if they restrict how much they eat.
A malnourished brain will have altered thinking patterns. It will be more difficult for young people to make decisions, sustain their level of concentration and understand new information.
Young people can experience changes in mood as a result of malnutrition. They may seem more depressed or anxious. They may have problems recognising and expressing emotions.
Social situations can become stressful and young people may become less interested in spending time with their friends and family.
Overnutrition is also a problem. This happens when someone consistently eats more food than required for their physical needs. It can result in weight gain over a long period of time, and may negatively affect a person's health.
If a young person is overweight and it is affecting their health:
"I wish I didn't wait so long to get her to the Doctor. It was very early on but I still kick myself for not recognising the signs earlier and doing something. I know now every day counts!"
-Parent of a young person with an eating disorder
Some young people with disordered eating may experience binge-eating episodes. These episodes are characterised by two features;
Binge eating is usually associated with high levels of distress and embarrassment. Because of this it is often done in secret. A person may appear to eat normally at other times.
There may be particular events or situations that increase the likelihood of binge eating. These are referred to as 'triggers'. There can be one trigger, or a number of triggers for binge eating. Triggers can include negative emotions, negative thoughts about body shape or size, or thinking a lot about food. Young people who are not eating regularly or restricting the amount of food they eat are at higher risk of binge eating.
Young people with eating and body image problems may engage in behaviours aimed at compensating for the food they have eaten, or to reduce emotions such as anxiety and guilt that can be experienced after eating. These 'compensatory behaviours' can be dangerous and include dieting, excessive exercising, self-induced vomiting and taking laxatives, 'diet pills' or diuretics. It is important for parents to act swiftly if they notice any of these behaviours, as they can become habitual quickly.
"Speak to a professional at the earliest point you think things are becoming abnormal. Don't wait to see if you can 'fix-it' by yourself."
– Parent of a young person with an eating disorder
Diets are not effective. Dieting may help young people lose weight in the short term, but in the long term it leads to further weight gain.
Dieting can result in many problems with both physical and mental health. It is a major risk factor for eating disorders.
Dieting tends to occur in three ways:
All of these methods of dieting can lead to problems with binge-eating. This is because the person is hungry.
The best way to maintain a healthy body shape and size is to eat regularly and be physically active.
Self-induced vomiting is another compensatory behaviour young people sometimes use in an attempt to control their weight.
Vomiting can lead to serious medical complications and does not have any impact on body shape or size. Young people may use self-induced vomiting after eating; falsely believing it may reduce the calories from food absorbed by the body. Parents may want to monitor bathroom use during meals and for about an hour following meals. Young people may try to conceal their vomiting, for example by taking showers after meals (to obscure the noise), by frequently brushing their teeth or using breath mints.
Some young people may use laxatives, diet pills or diuretics after eating in an attempt to control their weight. This can lead to a number of serious medical complications.
Laxatives, diet pills and diuretics have no impact on body shape or size and do not change the way calories from food are absorbed by the body.
Young people with eating and body image problems often find themselves using physical activity in an unhealthy way. Sometimes this is obvious e.g. when a person is engaged in repetitive, energy burning and strenuous activities like pacing, sit ups or star jumps. However, sometimes it may be more difficult to recognise because it may look a lot like healthy exercise.
Below are some indicators that will help parents determine if the level of exercise may be a problem:
The feelings of guilt experienced when a young person tries to resist the urge to exercise will make it very difficult for them to overcome this alone. Parents may need to set limits on the amount of exercise their child undertakes and support them with any distress they experience because of these limits.
"I feel pretty stupid for not spotting it earlier. I didn't see it as a problem until too late. Initially I thought that my daughters sudden interest in good health, healthy eating and exercise was a great idea and that I could influence her making appropriate decisions. Pretty soon it became obsessional and I found it very difficult to influence her behaviour."
-Parent of a young person with an eating disorder.
It is important to remember that if a young person is losing weight rapidly, experiencing significant fluctuation in weight over a short period of time (even if they are 'normal' weight), or engaging in compensatory behaviours, they are at risk of becoming seriously unwell.
Some behaviours that can quickly lead to medical instability include:
Warning signs of medical instability that parents may notice are:
If any of these warning signs are observed, it is recommended parents immediately take their child to the Accident and Emergency Department of their local hospital for medical assessment.
Key Actions
Monitor your child's growth and development, particularly their weight and height.
If your child is engaging in any weight control behaviour/s, it is appropriate to intervene and set limits to stop the behaviour. It may be useful to keep a log of when the behaviours occur, and what behaviours are observed. The FYI Food and Behaviour Log can be located in the FYI Toolkit.
If your child reacts badly to you intervening and setting limits on compensatory behaviour/s, this will affirm your concern, and seeking professional help is recommended.


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India CAPTURED: Hanuman lends a hand to Raavan
The season of festivals is well and truly on in full vigour in India.
Our roving photographer, Sahil Salvi, captured this artist dressed up as Hanuman, ardent devotee of Hindu god Lord Ram, helping Raavan get his heads straight.
The photograph was shot in Mumbai during a rehearsal for the dramatic folk re-enactment of sage Valmiki's epic Ramayan ahead of the festival of Dussehra, which celebrates Lord Ram's victory over Raavan.
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