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How do we know a healthy animal when we see one? It depends on the animal, of course, but fluid physical movement is a good indicator. Think about wildlife documentaries where the cheetah is racing across the Serengeti to catch an impala. That film footage looks awesome in slow motion, the great cat's body rippling with strength.
As animals ourselves, we humans are instinctively good at recognizing the health level of other animals. It is a survival mechanism. In our hunter-gatherer days we had to be able to see which animals from the herd of deer we were stalking were going to be easiest to put on the menu.
Also important was recognizing which members of our tribe were likely to produce healthy offspring with us. One of the clearest signs of good health for our hunter/gatherer forebears was the pelvis in motion. Fluid pelvic movement indicates good blood flow to the region, efficient digestion, strong muscles, fertility and ease of childbirth. As modern, civilized humans we often sum up these qualities with a single word when referring to other people – 'sexy.'
A very important piece of the James Bond mythos is 007's interactions with sexy women-folk. In Fleming's novels the women who catch 007's eye are usually described as curvaceous, athletic and in their early to mid-twenties among many other commonalities. Basicly the Bond girls are young and healthy female human animals.
The old saw "you're only as old as you feel" is a sound one. Fleming's Bond is in his mid-to-late-thirties. It's inferred many times in the novels that 007 is tall, slim, and fit. When he is sent to Shrublands for physical rehabilitation one of the treatments he receives is traction in order to lengthen his spine and improve his posture (never mind that the traction session nearly killed him – that was a fluke).
It can be argued that the key to feeling young is in developing and maintaining good posture. And for our experiment the key to developing and maintaining good posture through elongating our own spines is the Gokhale Method as presented in her book 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back.
In 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back Esther Gokhale ("GO-klay") details her method of posture improvement and pain erasure through adjustments of the typical body positions we find ourselves in every day: sitting, standing, lying down, walking and bending over. She has been developing her method for over 15 years and each of her 8 steps are very easy to adopt.
First on the agenda is the position she calls "stretchsitting." You can watch her 2 minute video about it here. In this particular position you are lengthening your low back by using the backrest effectively and opening your chest up by ratcheting your shoulders back. I started practicing this position myself two weeks ago (4 Feb. 2012). It's actually fairly rare that I find myself sitting in a chair ("stacksitting" is Lesson 3 in the book) so it still seems a little weird when I practice sitting this way. For someone with a job that requires a lot of sitting, I imagine stretchsitting would become normal within a week.
I've asked a few of my friends to adopt the Gokhale Method and allow me to track their progress as posture improvement case studies. All case studies will start with stretchsitting. If you're experimenting along at home, please feel free to post comments about your own experiences with the Gokhale Method. The result I'm hoping for is that the system will be something that my massage clients can easily incorporate into their lives, something that allows them to easily minimize – or completely eradicate – their back pain issues.
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Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held at Kunstmuseum Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland, May 10 - July 27, 2014. Traveled to Josef Albers Museum Quadrat Bottrop, Bottrop, Germany, August 24 - November 9, 2014 ; and Museum Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany, November 28 - February 22, 2015. ... [details]
Artist's book examination of the feature-length video "My Best Thing" by Frances Stark. Edited by Jenifer Papararo and Kitty Scott. Foreword by Nigel Prince and Kitty Scott. Essay by Mark Godfrey. Afterword by Jenifer Papararo. ... [details]
Issue edited by Michelle Kuo. Essays "Passages: Paul Griffiths on Milton Babbitt," by Paul Griffiths; "Music: Cory Arcangel on Euro-Trance," by Cory Arcangel; "Slant: Okwui Enwezor on Ai Weiwei and Sharjah Biennial 10," by Okwui Enwezor; "Slant: Carol Armstrong on Paul Cézanne," by Carol Armstrong; "News: Catherine Wood on the Manchester International Festival," by Catherine Wood; "Film: Amy Taubin on Cristi Puiu's 'Aurora,'" by Amy Taubin; "Film: Steven Watson on Wynn Chamberlain's 'Brand X,'" by Steven Watson; "Archictecture: Owen Hatherley on Renzo Piano's Shard," by Owen Hatherley; "Top Ten," by Leilah Weinraub; "Acting Out: The Ab-Ex Effect," Introduction, Michelle Kuo; "Spatter and Daub: The Contradictions of Abstract Expressionism," by Harry Cooper; "Ab-Ex and Disco Balls: In Defense of Abstract Expressionism II," by Amy Sillman; "Close-Up: Carroll Dunham on William Baziote's 'Dwarf,'" by Carroll Dunham; "Depth Charge: Terry Winters talks with John Elderfield about Willem de Kooning"; "Close-Up: Jordan Kantor on Albert Oehlen's 'Fingermalerei,'" by Jordan Kantor; "Landmarks Preservation: Conserving the Monochrome," by Carol Mancusi-Ungaro; "Close-Up: Ann Temkin on Cy Twombly's 'Academy,'" by Ann Temkin; "Emptied Gesture: Roy Lichtenstein's 'Brushstrokes,'" by Graham Bader; "Close-Up: Molly Warnock on Georges Mathieu's 'Battle of the Bouvines,'" by Molly Warnock; "Signal Processing: Abstraction Then and Now," by David Joselit; "Close-Up: Mark Godfrey on Christopher Wool's New Work," by Mark Godfrey; "Eyes in the Heat: Jean Dubuffet, Cathy Wilkes, and Josh Smith," by Daniel Marcus; "Artists on Ab-Ex," by Rodney Graham, El Arakawa, Richard Prince, Jennifer West, Richard Jackson, Katharina Grosse, Jon Pestoni, Liang Yuanwei, Jacqueline Humphries, Katy Moran, Scott Lyall, Julian Schnabel, Lesley Vance, Nicole Eisenman; "Playing the Field: Computational Architecture and Abstract Painting," by Sean Keller; "1000 Words: Heimo Zobernig," by Achim Hochdörfer; "Openings: Matheus Rocha Pitta," by Irene V. ... [details]
Issue edited by Michelle Kuo. Essays "Passages: Alice Aycock on Dennis Oppenheim," by Alice Aycock; "Books: Martin Jay on Avital Ronell's 'Fight Theory,'" by Martin Jay; "Media: J. Hoberman on Ernie Kovacs," by J. ... [details]
Monograph on the work of Alighiero e Boetti by Mark Godfrey. "Alighiero e Boetti (1940-1994) has emerged as one of the most significant figures of postwar European art whose practice is having an unfolding impact on younger artists. ... [details]
Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held at Tate Modern, London, United Kingdon, October 6, 2011 – January 8, 2012. Traveled to Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany, February 12 - May 13, 2012 ; Centre Pompidou, Musée national d'art modern, Paris, France, June 6, 2012 - September 24, 2012. ... [details]
Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held at Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden, Germany, June 12 - August 29, 2010. Foreword by Karola Kraus. Text by Mark Godfrey. "Christopher Williams began his career in the late 1980s appropriating advertising imagery; more recently he has begun to mimic such imagery himself, or at least adapt its capacity for pristine presentation and technical precision. ... [details]
Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held at Tate Modern, London, June 15 - September 5, 2010. Traveled to Wiels, Brussels, October 9, 2010 - January 30, 2011 ; and The Museum of Modern Art, New York, May 8 - August 1, 2011. ... [details]
Monthly periodical published in Berlin. With written contributions by Martin Saar, Chris Kraus, Tom Holert, Peter Geimer, Douglas Crimp, Yvonne Rainer, Michaela Meise, Sabeth Buchmann, Dietmar Dath, Ulrich Gutmair, Joseph Imorde, Ei Arakawa, Eric de Bruyn, Jutta Koether, Rainer Bellenbaum, Walead Beshty, Mark Godfrey, Roger M. ... [details]
Issue edited by Tim Griffin. Essays "Editor's Letter: Social Realities," by Tim Griffin; "Books: Barrett Watten on Lytle Shaw's 'Frank O'Hara: The Poetics of Coterie,'" by Barrett Watten; "Film: James quandt on Alexander Sokurov's 'Alexandra,'" by James Quandt; "Film: Amy Taubin on Alexander Sokurov's 'Alexandra,'" by Amy Taubin; "Film: Sven Lütticken on Werner Herzog," by Sven Lütticken; "Sound: Damon Krukowski on Kenneth Goldsmith and UbuWeb," by Damon Krukowski; "On Site: Brian Sholis on Regional Nonprofits," by Brian Sholis; "Slant: Virginia Rutledge on Christoph Büchel and Mass MoCA," by Virginia Rutledge; "Top Ten," by Nick Mauss and Ken Okiishi; "Mirror Displacements: The Art of Zoe Leonard," by Mark Godfrey; "Music of the Spheres: Reflections on Karlheinz Stockhausen," by Robin Maconie and La Monte Young, with Irvine Arditti, Morton Subotnick, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Maryanne Amacher, and Björk; "Jeroen de Rijke/Willem de Rooij: A Portfolio," by Pamela M. ... [details]

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Must read: Nigerians, foreign jails and citizens' reactions
I was opportuned recently to read the report on Nigerians in foreign jails. I catalogued the number of Nigerians in jails worldwide – from Brazil to China, from South Africa to Nepal, from Ghana to United States of America. The report highlights the fact that there are over 6000 Nigerians who are inhabitants of various foreign jails. It is pathetic that in every country of this world, a Nigerian is occupying a dingy room, with just the basics to survive on. Is it not worrisome that the conditions in which these Nigerians live in will be determined by the economy of their host countries? On a lighter side, my first impression of this report was to pity some of the prisoners who are "unfortunate" to be in third world jails. A Nigerian prisoner in Togo cannot enjoy same basic amenities as one behind bars in the United States as these are two extreme economies.
We are Nigerians. We love to make "noise" out of the smallest of issues. By our nature, we can exaggerate and "enlarge" a rather small issue. In this wise, the "Nigerians in Foreign Jail" report issue came out of the "blues" as if somebody somewhere just realised that some Nigerians are in foreign jail. And trust we Nigerians, it was a proper avenue for everybody to make a few bucks out of the situation. From government officials, to armchair analysts, money must be made. And the louder you are, the better you are heard.
So in the week immediately after the report was consciously or otherwise made public, the stories of these men and women in jail headlined many newspapers, magazines, and television and radio stations. There were simultaneous reports on most Nigerian news websites, blogs and social media on the fate of these Nigerians. And for many weeks unending we were bombarded with various analyses, both from the government officials, paid government publicists, arm chair analysts and self appointed "jail analysts". We have been regaled with analysis, from the mundane to the most ridiculous.
In a country where issues of discourse are never scarce, the "Nigerians in Foreign Jails" report was all we were discussing every second. In motor parks, on BRT buses, churches, mosques etc, we must be heard contributing our share to the "tower of Babel" discussions. And like Nigerians we are, we started asking various questions that addresses no solution to the problems on grounds. While the 6000 Nigerians were still languishing in jail, we (government officials and ordinary Nigerians) asked how they got in jail. No one asked what should be done to stop Nigerians "walking" into foreign prisons.
The arguments increased by the day and at night on news. They came in different forms, just like the different Nigerian ethnic groups that inhabit the various jails all over the world. They spoke in different tongues as we have in jails where Nigerians are languishing. The analysts with three button suits were all out trying to outdo each other on reasons why Nigerians populate foreign jails. Government officials with pot bellies labour to justify reasons why they have to visit the Nigerians in foreign jails – to make money. They have been campaigning in their hundreds and telling us that despite the "good intentions" and planning of the government, some Nigerians still have the "audacity" to walk their ways into foreign jails.
But wait a minute. There were no contributions from any top government official. To them the issue was a non-issue. What do we care about the Nigerians who despite the robust and good economy at home have decided to "walk" into jails in faraway lands? I am sure the minister of Foreign Affairs might be wondering why all the cacophonies of noises on "Nigerians in Foreign Jails". Nigerians in years past have been known to occupy some choice prisons all over the world. So why the buzz now?
However, give kudos to the National Assembly, especially the Diaspora Committee of the House of Representatives. The members immediately swung into action. They resolved to visit the Nigerians in jail to find out "what really went wrong" for them to be jailed. Mark it, the visits are to "find" out, and not to assist in getting these poor Nigerians out of jails. So from Brazil to South Africa, the members toured, lodged in choice hotels and visited the jail houses to make contacts with some of the prisoners. Note: Some, not all. It will take the National Assembly 4-year term to make contact with all the prisoners. What an ingenuous way to bring justice to the Nigerians in jail.
It is gratifying to note that there have been results coming up from the visits. In one of their visits, members of the committee discovered in far away Brazilian jail a 72 year old woman. The grandmother is reported to be cooling her heels in the dingy jail charged with drug offences. A grandmother who got greedy.
Trust our leaders not to be outdone. The Senate president, David Mark added his voice to the "analysis" when he said Nigerians who are charged with drug related offences are on their own because "if they break the laws there they should face the consequences. This is a warning to other Nigerians abroad. They cannot continue to tarnish our image." And you shake your head and wonder what was going on in Mark's head when he said this.
In all our analysis of this "Nigerians in Foreign Jails" scenario, not anybody has considered the role of the Nigerian government in pushing these Nigerians to foreign jails. How Nigerians run helter skelter to make ends meet, while our leaders are busy at home mismanaging and messing our economy. We know in every society, there are career criminals, who live their lives in and out of the prison systems. However, looking at Nigerians in foreign jails, one is tempted to conclude that a sizeable percentage of the citizens may be behind bars for one avoidable reason or the other.
And the above brings us to the type of support systems the Nigerian government have in place for her citizens abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs should be compelled to release to the public how the various embassies all over the world offer support to citizens in distress abroad. It is pathetic to know that most Nigerians abroad do not know the ambassadors in their respective countries. Most have no idea where the consulate offices are located. This is not unusual because as Nigerians we know that rather than offer help, the staff at these consular offices may complicate issues by their demands for bribes.
Analysing this report, we need to examine the role of Nigeria embassies. According to the report of the Chairman of the Diaspora Committee of the House of Representative, Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa most of these citizens are in jail for two reasons, among others. These are: [1] Being Nigerians – they are condemned even before being heard. [2] Some of the prisoners had no good legal representation. According to Dabiri-Erewa some of them are getting double years for their crime.
Back to the Nigerian embassies. These embassies are known to carry on in these countries as if they are there to "hurt" the interests of Nigerians. I am aware that for every British citizen arrested outside UK, there is diplomatic agreement that the UK Consular office in the 'arresting' country must be informed, so they can provide legal assistance. Do we have something like this in place in our embassies? I doubt.
So the reorientation should start, not from Nigerians at home or diaspora [in prison or free] but with the Nigerian embassies. The tolerance of fellow Nigerians by the Nigeria embassies is disgraceful. If there is good relationship between the embassies and citizens with the understanding that offenders can at least get basic legal support from the embassies, there may be a slight reduction in the number of Nigerians thrown to jail abroad on daily basis.
And to the career Nigerian criminals, listen now and listen good, reference to the Gospel according to David Mark, you either change your ways, or you make the foreign jails your permanent domicile.
This article was written by Babajide Morakinyo Alabi for GistUs


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April 2015 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip) Cruise on Brilliance of the Seas
Main dining room 6 PM dinner was excellent as well as the wait staff. Room steward was very good also. The activities as well as the buffet food were mediocre. Seems that Royal Caribbean is like the Carnival cruises out of Tampa as they are not real exiting and the on board activities are fair. Cost more than Carnival and there is not any significant difference. The wow factor I was expecting for the price difference was not there.


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Grind some gear before it's rendered useless on April 12th.
Posted By Ravi Sinha | On 25th, Mar. 2016 Under News
Before Destiny's April Update drops and brings some higher Light level gear to the game, Bungie wants you to embrace that Iron Banner grind one more time. Lord Saladin will be returning with the game's level advantage-enabled PvP mode on March 29th, 10 AM PST and the default mode will be Control.
This time around, Iron Banner will offer the chest piece and gauntlets as gear while the hand cannon Finnala's Peril and heavy machine gun Bretomart's Stand. At rank 3, you'll be able to purchase the chest piece from Lord Saladin; rank 4 offers the hand cannon, gauntlets and PlayStation-exclusive gauntlets for purchase while rank 5 allows you to buy the heavy machine gun. The same items will drop at their respective ranks as post-game rewards but it's worth noting that they'll have random perks.
Iron Banner Control will end on April 5th, 2 AM PST around the time of the game's server reset. What are your thoughts on the return of Iron Banner, especially with the April Update around the corner? Let us know in the comments.
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North Atlantic Drilling Ltd. NADL
We've got an array of potential bottom-bounce plays to go over this morning, the first of which is NADL. This stock has been getting beaten down incrementally since reaching a high of 4.80 in December. It's been one selloff after another since then, culminating in a low of .65 during yesterday's session.
We're seeing a moderate gap-up this morning, and want to put NADL on our watchlist moving forward on the chance that a multi-day rebound is on the way.
Catalyst BioSciences, Inc. CBIO
Next up on our bottom-bounce watchlist is CBIO, which is also gapping up off of a bottom in the premarket this morning with the help of a key press release, of which we'll include a snippet below.
The stock recently made a massive run to the $18, so the potential for another major move is certainly present.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 11, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catalyst Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq:CBIO) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines to address hematology indications, today announced that it has achieved a key milestone under its collaboration with ISU Abxis to advance the Factor IX program towards its first human clinical trial. Completion of the CB 2679d/ISU304 toxicology studies supported the recent Investigational New Drug (IND) approval by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) and triggered a milestone payment to Catalyst. (>>View Full PR)
Sunshine Heart, Inc. SSH
We tagged SSH as a bottom play a week ago today on the 4th, and subsequently tracked it over a pretty nice run last week as it traded up from 1.67 and hit 2.25 (+35%). It pulled back to the low 1.70′s yesterday and appears to be gearing up for another possible move.
Just two months ago the stock was trading at more than $5/share, so we wanted to add a little reminder this morning that SSH could be line for an extended recovery that we'll want to look out for in the day and weeks ahead.
Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. GALT
We were just mentioning yesterday morning the excellent move from GALT we had witnessed between first bringing it up in January and the present. The run, originating at a low of .935 had already reached just beyond the 200% level, and after a very nice intraday performance, our observed range was extended even further.
Trading up from a morning low to 2.75, the stock traded up 34% to reach 3.68. That pushed the overall percentage gain we've witnessed in GALT for 2017 to a highly respectable 294%
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Live organ doners give hope to patients awaiting transplant surgery
Letterkenny woman Hillary Russell had only days to live when she received her liver transplant in 2009.
Two years later she has returned to education and is enjoying life to the full.
"It is great to get up in the morning without aches and pains," she says.
The grandmother of ten is calling on everyone who can to carry donor cards ahead of Organ Donor Awareness Week.
Hillary underwent the operation after experiencing years of bad health. She had been waiting a year for a suitable donor when she got the good news that her operation could go ahead. "To hear it was finally happening was just brilliant," she said. Before she received her new kidney her doctors told her she had just days to live. "Another week and I would have been well under the ground."
Hillary had begun to give up hope that she would receive her life-saving transplant but it was the love of her grandchildren that kept her going. "I was beginning to give up at the time but when I saw them and when they hugged me I knew I had to live for them."
She says her message now to everyone who can is to carry a donor card. "I would ask people to carry a donor card in any way they can. It is something that I would never have thought of it before but it is one of those things that you don't think about until you need it."
Nicholas Crossan (29) from Ramelton says he had no hesitation in stepping forward to help his younger brother John when it became clear that he needed a liver transplant. John (26) had been ill since he was 13-years-old when he was diagnosed with a medical condition that could lead to liver failure. By the time he was 23 he was receiving dialysis three times a week.
Nicholas says he knew nothing about what was involved in becoming a live donor. "We as a family sat down to talk about it as we had to do something. When I heard he was first ill I said 'I would love to do something,' but we knew nothing about transplants at all. We decided we should all be tested. Me and my mother were suitable donors and my mother wanted to do it but I would not let her. It did not cost me a thought . I knew I had to do it. The young fella was in trouble and needed help and I was delighted to be able to help."
After months of rigorous testing for the procedure was given the all clear and the transplant went ahead in July last year. "John now is just a completely different person," Nicholas said. "The colour has come back to his face, he has put on weight and is healthier. He is healthier than me."
With key-hole surgery Nicholas says the procedure is much easier than it used to be. "It is the best thing that anyone can do. It is so simple now that you wouldn't even know you have been touched. I would really, really recommend people to consider being a live donor because there are more than 1,700 people on dialysis.
During Organ Donor Awareness Week Irish Kidney Association volunteer collectors will be distributing organ donor cards and selling Forget-me-not flower emblems (the symbol of transplantation) in towns and villages throughout Donegal including Dunnes Stores, Letterkenny on Saturday 31st March; and Tesco and ALDI stores on Good Friday 6th April. Anyone wishing to assist by volunteering to distribute donor cards or sell flowers can phone Siobhan Bates, Chairperson, Donegal Branch of the Irish Kidney Association mob 086 239 0275 and Tel. (074) 912 2271


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Happy 70th Mick Jagger
I am conservative with a small 'c.' It's possible to be conservative in fiscal policy, and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression. – Mick Jagger
It would be difficult for any libertarian to find anything wrong with that.
Anyway we can all be thankful you changed your mind about rather being dead than sing Satisfaction at 45.


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Secretary's Office.Votes passed by Faculty of Rollins College.1897, Nov.9- That the letter system of marking be adopted, andThat "a" [90 - 100%] equal excellent, "b" [80 - 90%] equal good, "c" [70 - 80%] equal poor, "d" [60 - 70%] equal conditional failure, and "e" [50 - 60%] equal absolute failure.That a student receiving "c" be warned that his work is dangerously near the failure line.That a student receiving "d" be allowed to continue in the class, but must make up the deficiency before the beginning of another school year.That a student receiving "e" be dropped from the class, but may begin again another year.That no marks be given to students or parents, but that students must be notified by the instructor if his work is poor ("c") , or if it is a conditional failure ("d") , or if it is an absolute failure ("e" ).That it be optional with the instructor to tell the student if his work is excellent ("a"), or if it is good ("b") butThat in no case shall a student or parent be given the letter mark, which shall be kept solely for the convenience of the Faculty, and, finallyThat no mark of "e" (absolute failure) shall go on record against a student, until the instructor has presented the matter at a faculty meting and his judgment been confirmed.1897. Nov, 23. 1. The excuse for absence shall be brought at first appearance of student in class.2. For every day in class without the excuse the student shall receive no credit for his work.3. An excused absence does not directly affect the student's grade. Unexcused absences shall be reported to the President by the Instructor.4.An unexcused absence shall count as a failure,5. The excuse must be countersigned by the President or Dean.1898. March 8. A student must obtain a card from the President or Dean before dropping a study and if he does drop a study without a card the instructor shall report him to the office.


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It seems that where celebrity is concerned, Steve Jobs is just as famous as Bruce Willis or Jesse Ventura. Making the cover of the "Style & Entertainment" section of the October 11 San Jose Mercury News, Steve Jobsi balding pate was featured along with eleven other celebrities in an article titled "Cast your pate to the wind." The piece was how being bald has gained in acceptance, as evidenced by 12 balding celebrities (six of which are shown below).
In a crowd of actors and athletes, it seems slightly strange that Jobs would make it onto a photographic whois who of bald (and balding) men, especially men singled out as celebrities. Looking at the photos (the newspaper asks how many men you can identify from the nose up), it almost seems that Jobs was thrown in to make sure most people didnit get a perfect score. In the answer key, Jobs is only identified by name, as are the other men pictured. The answers are below the Spin, for those keeping score at home.*


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In your bag No: 1333, Lewis Johnson
Lewis is the next generation of film shooters. Young and full of passion. And he has a very similar setup to the one I had when I was 16. Check out this cracking bag.
Hello, My name is Lewis Johnson, I'm 16 years old and I live in Northern England.
I like to shoot film and digital and when I do I mostly like to shoot portraits, landscapes and street.
Today I'm showing you what I carry with me when I'm out and about shooting film.
Ona Bowery Camera Bag – This bag has incredible build quality and materials used feel durable. This bag is perfect for people that want to blend it and not stand out from the crowd with its sleek design.
Minolta X700 w/ 50mm f1.7 – This is my main 35mm film camera of choice at the moment and I love it.
Hanimex X140 Flash
JCH Film Case – Awesome purchase for film shooter, Everyone should pick one up.
I also have a Red Contrast Filter and some spare batteries in my bag.
Thank you for reading you can check me out on the links below.
Instagram – @lewisjohnsonphoto
Twitter – @lewisjohnsnfoto
Tumblr – lewisjohnsonphoto.tumblr.com
Thanks Bellamy
– Lewis Johnson
Thanks for sharing your bag with us, Lewis. I love this setup. Well done!
Check out the links and please make sure you come and comment.
Keep them coming folks, we need more submissions, so get your bag on Japancamerahunter.com.
Send me a hi resolution image of the bag. Optimum size is 1500 across. Please ensure there is a bag in the shot, unless you don't use one. The more you can write about yourself the better, make it appealing and tell us a story. Snapshots of your gear with a camera phone and no words will not be featured.
Oh and don't forget your contact details (twitter, flickr, tumbler et al). Send the bag shots here. Please understand that there is a long wait now as there is a backlog of submissions. Not all make the cut, so make sure yours is funny/interesting/quirky. And please make sure the shot is of good quality, as the ones that are not do not go up.
10 comments on "In your bag No: 1333 – Lewis Johnson"
Well done Lewis, great images of the world around you.Made me smile.
Thank you for your kind words David!
Lewis, I really enjoyed your Tumblr! I have the same camera, and I love mine, too.
Keep shooting!
Thank you Jen!
Great stuff,lewis
Bravo Lewis, you are off to a great start and I wish you well. I also started at your age and although I am getting old now, I am still at it. Somehow, you have found how to show peoples soul in photos and I enjoy your work.
Thank you Paul!
Thank you very much Tom! I'm glad you like my work!
All these links seem to be broken today.
I recently changed my name so all links won't work, sorry for any inconvenience.
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Monthly Archives: October 2013
My new short story Pick Up is now available on Amazon, and it has a great five star review. Purchase link is below.
Chaz Henderson has an itch to scratch. His partner, Michael is not home, so Chaz decides he needs an evening out on the town. And there's never a shortage of available and agreeable men in Atlanta. Imagine his surprise when he wanders into a neighborhood bar and stumbles upon a cowboy.
Greetings Everyone!
This past weekend, October 11th, 12th and 13th was the 43rd Annual Atlanta Gay Pride Celebration. People came from all over to partake in the festivities honoring the diversity of the LGBT Community. While I didn't get to attend every event that I wanted to, I was able to get to several of them.
First, I'll just go on and get it out of the way. Saturday, I got to see Steve Grand. Y'all know I'm a fan. He sure is easy on the eyes, and ears. And there he was, up on the Coca Cola Stage, only about 20 feet away from where I stood. That's probably as close as I could get without getting myself in trouble. Seriously, the man gave a good performance. And he seems like a really sweet guy. I hope he continues to do well.
The vendors and booths set up in the park this year were incredible. I wish I had an official count of the number. I think we had more than ever before. Pretty much anything you can imagine was there. One vendor, in full drag, was selling Tupperware. Of course there were several merchants selling underwear. If only I looked like the models when I wore those briefs. Even Macy's had a booth.
Of course the pinnacle of the weekend is the Gay Pride Parade on Sunday. Thanks to some wonderful friends, I was able to enjoy the parade from a great location on Peachtree, and still have access to amenities and libations. The parade lasted for a couple of hours, the largest one to date. I know we have never had so many churches and other religious organizations marching and riding floats in the procession. The news last night reported that more than one hundred thousand people attended the parade. Judging by the crowds, I believe it.
This whole weekend was so inspiring and energizing. To see the love and support that Atlanta, and the world, showered down on the LGBT Community was absolutely breath-taking. It truly gives me hope for a brighter day. I was able to share my joy with dozens of my best friends, including some I hadn't seen in a couple of years. And I made some new friends. All in all, it was a perfect weekend.
Ken (for those that don't know, that's me on the right. Beside me is my partner, Andy)
Good Morning Beautiful People!
Y'all know me, I'm bad. I don't mean to be, but I am. I try to do better at posting updates, but I get distracted. In all fairness, I have been fairly busy with work, writing, exercise, and the myriad of other things that make me wish I could squeeze 25 or 26 hours out of each day. And it's not going to get any less hectic for a while. But it's all good stuff.
This weekend is the 43rd annual Atlanta Gay Pride Celebration. All three days are chocked full of fun events and I will be attending several. Sunday is the Atlanta Pride Parade, one of the largest and oldest in the nation. I always look forward to the floats, bands, and marchers. Of course there are lots of parties going on all weekend, so it's a good thing I'll have Monday to rest up.
Next week is the GayRomLit Retreat. It will be my first time attending, and I'm so glad it will be right here in Atlanta. For those who aren't familiar with GayRomLit or GRL for short, it is an annual retreat that brings together the people who create and celebrate LGBT Romance. Translated, that means a large gathering of writers and readers who love LGBT Romance. I am so excited to meet in person some of the people I know only through their works or social media. And there will be few friends I've met, but haven't seen in a while. But again, y'all know me. If I haven't seen you in a day or two, it's been too long.
I am especially excited about the Writer's Workshop that will start out my GRL week on Wednesday. As a young (don't laugh) writer, I have so much to learn. And there are some really amazing folks scheduled to present. I hope I'm not too star-struck to pay attention. Seriously, these people are some of the best-loved authors of gay romance, and I am eager to hear what they have to say.
As far as my writing goes, I have a few things in the works. Sharing Heart, the sequel to Stubborn Heart, has been contracted and is scheduled for release in April 2014. Yeah, I know; that seems like forever away. Even so, I'm very pleased to be able to share with you more of Trevor's and Mark's story.
I recently submitted another novel, Cameron and Early, to a publisher for consideration. It is a very different story than Stubborn Heart, but one no less dear to me (and hopefully to you as well one day). Cameron and Early are the epitome of the odd couple. Cameron is level headed; Early flies off the handle at the drop of a hat. Cameron is gay; Early is straight. In spite of their differences, the two men forge a friendship that forever changes both their lives.
While both novels are coming in the not too soon future, I am planning to give you a little something to tide you over. I am finishing up a short story, Pick Up, which will be coming soon. I think it is a cute tale and I'm pleased with the way it turned out. All I'll say right now is that the main character, Chaz, is feeling frisky and decided he needs a night on the town.
So there you have it, my friends, you're all caught up on me for right now. I promise to try and be better about providing regular updates. Feel free to hit me on top of the head if I neglect you. Oh, and please leave a comment as well, if you like. It lets me know you read the post, and tells me what you think about it. That will help me be more in tune with what you want from me. If you have problems leaving a comment, shoot me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Seriously it just happened
Monster Teen decided to use the upstairs bathroom just a while ago, and it (the odious back-blast from his badonk) shook the first floor of our apartment.
Since Monster Teen is almost off his "Super Grounding Z" (patent pending), we've been slightly having fun with each other. Which means we get to have cool convos with each other again. Yay! My son was actually reading my poetry and giving his own interpretation for each. Which is cool, because since he plans to be the best percussionist EVAR, and write his own songs for his fantasy band, if my writing skills did some slimy leaking into his genetics – well I'm ecstatic!
Of course, then we had to go weird and think up Ninja Airlines.
So here was how it started. So I was talking about how chilly it's getting and him needing some long johns. But I called them ninja pajamas. I call them ninja pajamas because the military issues long johns. and at one point they were black and silky. And they had little thumb-hooks. So cool. And so, if you were just running around in your long johns for spits n giggles, you'd feel all ninja-like.
Ahem. Anyway, so I'm explaining that all to the Monster T because he asked why I called them ninja PJs. And then he pointed out that our long johns are now tan-colored. So I explained that it's for desert ninjas.
Monster Teen: But why would ninjas be in the desert?
Me: Ninjas are needed everywhere, and need to be able to blend.
M.T.: But how we they get there?
Me (with complete sincerity): Ninja Airlines, of course.
M.T. (pretending to be an airline attendant): Welcome to Ninja Airlines… I'm not sure if you are actually here, so I hope you enjoy your flight.
Me: Please remember that there is no jutsu while the plane is in the air. Only before take-off and after landing.
M.T.: No summons allowed in the seats. Yes, I know that they aren't really pets and can talk and have awesome powers, but they must be left in pet carriers.
Me: Please no trying to jump out of the plane to run at ninja speed through the trees. We are NOT turning around to pick you back up.
Monster Teen: And please, do not try to hypnotize the pilot. We may crash.
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Oh man I love going back and seeing how many threads there are in which I am the last person to post. Like the only thing I added to the conversation was this: Zzzzzzzzzz...
...turns out it's not as many as I thought.
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Johnny Iuzzini, celebrity pastry chef, speeds through Colorado
Johnny Iuzzini needs to clear his head. He's been working in kitchens for almost 20 years, including those of Daniel Boulud and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. He won a James Beard award in 2006, appeared as a judge on "Top Chef Just Desserts," and wrote a cookbook called "Dessert FourPlay."
So he hopped on his 1999 Ducati. We spoke by phone as he waited for repairs to the bike at Fay Myers in Greenwood Village.
"I have worked in kitchens since I was 15 years old and never had a break. I'm really chasing the food — going from region to region trying to find the most authentic regional stuff as I can."
After powering through Cortez, Gunnison, Colorado Springs and Denver, he and the bike needed a tune-up. Plus, he had to pay a speeding ticket ($169 for going 81 in a 65 — the state patrol thanks you, Johnny.)
Tonight, he's in Boulder, drinking at Frasca and eating at Pizzeria Locale. Here's a taste of what he's tasted.
Johnny Iuzzini's wild Colorado ride
Pretty boy pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini is riding his 1999 Ducati up to Boulder today, after a night of eating and drinking in Denver. He's planning his route purely via Twitter, Facebook and email. He is blogging about the trip at foodandwine.com. Find him on Twitter @Johnny_Iuzzini and #JIfoodride.
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Price £1,279
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As we all know, hardware synths are back in a big way; hardware samplers, not so much. We've seen Elektron's Octa track, Korg's Electribe Sampler, and that's about it; Akai – which used to dominate hardware sampling, seems content to attach its MPC brand to MIDI controllers and iOS apps at the moment. Surprisingly, however, there's a new entry in the category from Pioneer DJ – the DJ people – in the shape of the SP-16, which it says is the first in a new Toraiz range of DJ/production tools. And that would be news enough, don't you think: a hardware sampler from Pioneer DJ? But this one also features an analogue filter from Dave Smith Instruments' Prophet-6 synthesiser. Throw in a seven-inch touchscreen, step sequencing, onboard effects, and sample import from USB storage devices, and you've got the makings of a very interesting new toy.
The packaging is basic – other than the SP-16 itself, you get a mains power supply, USB cable, LAN cable (for Pioneer Pro DJ Link connection), and a printed Quick Start guide. There's also 2GB of sample content from Loopmasters, and some demo projects, preloaded into the 8GB of total available storage. The SP-16 weighs in at 3.2kg, and measuring 74.3 x 261.2 x 436.5 mm (h x d x w), which makes it reasonably chunky, but still portable and just about backpack-friendly. From a control-surface point of view, it's like a Greatest Hits package of interface trends – 16 backlit velocity-sensitive pads, 16 step-sequencer buttons, the touchscreen, a touch-control strip, and other assorted knobs and buttons.


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Lost and Lost
The bad news: On Sunday, I misplaced $400 worth of electronics.
The good news: I hadn't actually paid for any of it myself.
The items in question were a Creative Zen portable media player ($100) and a pair of Shure sound-isolating earphones ($300). I got the former from my previous employer as a bonus gift, and won the latter in a drawing at Coverville 500. I'm unhappy about losing them, but not heartbroken. Mostly, I'm confused, because I'm not sure how it happened.
Here's what I do know: On Saturday night, I watched an episode of Stargate Atlantis on the Zen--in bed, before I went to sleep. On Sunday morning, I took the Zen and the earphones from the nightstand and put them in my jacket. Then D and went out to breakfast and a movie. When I went to look for the Zen on Sunday night, it wasn't in my jacket.
The jacket in question was a SCOTTEVEST ("SeV") garment. I've owned three different SeV jackets and loved all of them--as a geek, I love to carry around a lot of gadgets. (Even in high school, I would go everywhere with a backpack and a messenger bag.) This jacket has nearly 30 pockets and storage compartments, and all but three of those are zippered, velcroed, or otherwise secured shut: the two pen holder slots, and this one:
Yeah. Guess where I had put the now-missing items? That's right, in the only pocket without some kind of closure. 'cause I'm smart. S-M-R-T.
To be fair to myself, I've been wearing this jacket since last summer, and I had carried stuff in that pocket throughout five months of Travels With Our Cats. It's an interior pouch, and nothing has ever fallen out before. I still don't know for sure that's what happened, but it seems the most likely of all the unlikely scenarios I've imagined.
I won't be using that pocket anymore. And if you have one of these jackets, you shouldn't, either.
Like I said, I'm not too broken up about losing the stuff. I'm just frustrated that I don't know what happened. I suppose I'm like House that way--I need to know the answer. I hate losing objects, but I hate losing information even more.
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Last week the other Graco testers and I decided to link up with our reviews of the Symbio b. The idea is that if you're looking for a pram, you can find more than one opinion in the one place, making it easier for you to make your decision. The criteria we're commenting on is:
Ease of use
Customer Service
We decided that these were the main things we considered when looking for a new pram. So here is my verdict of the Symbio b:
Price: The Symbio b retails at around £475, with prices varying slightly depending on where you purchase and what extras you want. For example, the Graco Logico S HP car seat is compatible with the Symbio but that is an extra £100. However, the Symbio does come with car seat adapters as standard, which is not always the case with other prams. Mostly car seat adapters are another additional purchase when you buy a pram. If you want the entire set, you are looking to pay around £570 in total. This includes carry cot, rain covers, car seat, adapters, foot muffs and toddler seat.
In my opinion, this is in the slightly higher price bracket but it is not as pricey as some prams on the market. An added bonus is that this pram will see you right from the newborn days to the toddler years, so in theory you should never need to buy another pram. Additionally, you only need to buy the car seat as an extra with the Symbio b. Many other models require you to purchase accessories such as adapters, foot muffs and rain covers as extra. I think it is also worth considering the fact that in most cases, especially with prams, you do get what you pay for. Sometimes the extra pennies are worth the peace of mind when it comes to potential repairs, replacements or life expectancy of the pram.
Ease of use. I used my daughter for this one. I showed her how to fold and unfold the pram, to see if it really is as easy as I think. It is. She managed to fold and unfold the pram with ease, which just goes to show its so simple that even a child can do it! If you don't believe me, please click here to view the video.
The Symbio b can be folded and unfolded with one hand. My daughter was also able to easily change the direction of travel; this can also be done with one hand. I have even been able to fold the pram whilst holding the baby and can steer it whilst holding the toddlers hand too. It's really that lightweight so I would have to say it scores top marks for ease of use.
Looks. Well, this can be debated actually. Have a look for yourself. I think it is a really nice looking pram, so I'm going to give it top marks here. But it really depends on whether you think it looks nice or not.
Practicality. The Symbio b fits into my car boot really easily. Just to check, I tried it in a friend's boot too (she has a much smaller car than me) and it still fit in really well. With the carrycot, there wasn't that much room left over but it was a good fit none the less. The Symbio b also folds really easily which means that if you're caught out in the rain, you won't spend ages faffing around and getting wet. And talking of rain, the rain cover fits on easily and has clear markings showing which way round it goes.
The one downside to the Symbio b in terms of practicality is the shopping basket. It is very small so if you're out shopping and want to put things inside it, you will find that you quickly run out of space. In terms of practicality, this isn't so great.
Customer Service. Graco Baby has both an active Facebook page and Twitter account (@GracoBaby_UK) and people often post customer queries which are dealt with promptly. The company website has a clear 'Contact Us' page and when I called them, I was given clear instructions on how best they could help me. In case you're interested, you need your serial number (the nice lady tells you where to find this) or you can email your enquiry at the address they give. I feel that the lines of communication are open with Graco.
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Mr. Pierce watched as Afterburner entered the car. Still walking with his back to Diana, he said softly, "So you finally broke through, then. He'd be so happy… he wanted that for you so much, you know."
Diana scowled slightly. "I know. He put me through all the levels of Hell to get me here."
"He went to a lot of trouble to make it happen. And he went through a lot more to try to keep you safe." He seemed sad. "You have no idea how much he put aside for you."
"I probably don't. But you also don't know what he tried to make me put aside for him. And where is he now, hmm?" Diana did her best to have the final end of her statement come off as nothing more than a petulant young adult who had a falling out with her father.
The response began with a sigh. "I don't know. We kind of lost touch… no, that sounds like it was accidental. Your father broke contact. I saw him a few times after he left. Once or twice when you were young. Then… I wasn't welcome anymore."
"You weren't welcome where? The cabin?"
"Your father's life. I wasn't welcome to be there for your father. I think because he wanted to be there for you." He repeated, more slowly, "You have no idea how much he put aside for you."
"So, will you tell me? My father talked quite a lot about his various sciences, but he didn't talk much about himself as a person."
"Well, I know he was brilliant, even for an Inspired. Tried a little of everything, back in the day. So did I, but most of it didn't stick. Your father, though… everything he touched seemed to turn to gold. There were those who said whatever he did, it was going to change the world." Another sigh. "Even when he mostly quit, he still did things that put the experts to shame. Did you know we're still using some of the stuff he invented after you came around…"
"'…after I came around?' you make it sound like I destroyed his life."
Pierce considered for a moment. "Well… maybe 'changed' would make you feel better? But he was like a different man after that. We were inseparable in uni, you know? Both climbing the ranks in the New Lemuria. And then suddenly, he wants nothing to do with us, nothing to do with me…" He smiled, without sincerity. "But whatever, you know? I'm just a washed up old fool who lost his best friend. And then his kid turns up out of the blue."
Diana's mind returned to the trophy case in the zotheca. Among various plaques and medallions, her father's name had jumped out at her from a trophy. Apparently, a few years after she had showed up in his life, the zotheca had given "LJ MacKenzie" an award recognizing his achievements in "Beholden Studies"…
"The stuff you still use of his… some of it is about the Beholden Studies trophy that I saw in the lounge, right?"
Suddenly, Pierce checks his watch. "Ooh, wow… I really gotta get back. Sorry kid." A rough pat on the back. "Umm… don't be a stranger, OK?" He starts getting ready to leave.
"Wait!" Diana calls after him, stopping him in his tracks."I'd like to hear more about him. Can I contact you somehow?"
He writes something on a slip of paper, then shoves it into her hand. It's a nondescript university email address.


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Bringing it home to America
TARGETED by 'Tea Party' and Arizona assassin.
Gabrielle Giffords voted for health reform.
SIX people have died, including a nine year old girl and a Federal judge, and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is in a critical condition after being shot in the head and having to undergo emergency brain surgery.
Doctors are not optimistic for her recovery.
Another thirteen people were wounded by the gunman who opened fire as the congresswoman was speaking to people outside a Safeways store in Tucson, Arizona. He might have got more had he not been wrestled to the ground by a brave woman aide to Cong.Giffords, as he was reloading.
The arrested attacker has been variously identified as an "Afghan war veteran" and a 22-year old whom the army had rejected for service. Either way he was bringing home to America the kind of bloodshed that its trigger-happy gunmen, whether troops or 'security' guards have inflicted in other countries. Not that shootings and assassinations are anything new to the United States.
But this was no random shooting 'spree' by a lone, crazed individual. There is no doubt that Gabrielle Giffords was his target, shot in the head at point blank range. Police are reportedly hunting a suspected accomplice who drove the killer into town.
At a press conference following the attack, the Pima County Sheriff, Clarence Dupnik, blamed political vitriol for fuelling the attack.
"People tend to pooh-pooh this business that we hear about all the vitriol we hear inflaming the American public by people who make a living doing that," he said. "That may be free speech – but there are consequences."
He said Arizona had become "a Mecca for prejudice and bigotry" and that "people who are unbalanced are especially susceptible to vitriol".Congresswoman Giffords has been a target of the right-wing 'Tea Party' movement for her backing of health care reform and for her views on immigration control, embryonic stem-cell research and the right to abortion. Ironically she is also a strong supporter of the right to bear arms.
In March last year the congresswoman voted in favour of President Obama's healthcare reform, and that night someone shot up and destroyed the door to her office. She told an interviewer the following day that she wasn't fearful for her life, but that her opponents' rhetoric was becoming "incredibly heated". She was asked if the Republican leadership should have spoken out more to denounce the violence. Diplomatically, she said both parties should.
But then, she recounted how she was on Sarah Palin's hit list. "We have the crosshairs of a gun sight over our district," she said. "And when people do that, they've got to realise there are consequences."
In case we thought people like Palin were only using "targeting" as a metaphor for aiming politically, the way we do here, we need only recall the Tea Party's links with the firearms lobby, and that Tea Party members have spoken of using "Second amendment methods" if they don't succeed by the ballot box. The Second Amendment of the US constitution concerns the citizen's right to bear weapons.
Following up on Sarah Palin's list of targets, urging followers to "reload" and "aim" for the Democrats, Arizona Republican Jesse Kelly had a photo on his campaign events website of himself in his old Marine uniform holding a weapon. "Get on Target for Victory in November. Help remove Gabrielle Giffords from office. Shoot a fully automatic M16 with Jesse Kelly." The event cost $50.
Now the gunsight for Congresswoman's target seat has been removed from Sarah Palin's map, and Jesse Kelly has apparently decided that with Gabrielle Giffords having been shot, and perhaps not surviving, it might not be in good taste to go ahead with the M16 contest.
Gunman Jared Loughner may be a 'lone'. 'disturbed' individual with a 'troubled past' - have you noticed how often, when a shooting or bombing might be attributed to the right, we are told the perpetrator is a 'loner'? But views as eccentric or extreme as he might have held are increasingly sprouting out amid the mainstream Right. And though Loughner had come to the attention of the authorities, having expressed his views and threatened the congresswoman before, he was still on the street with a 9mm pistol.
This is the America that wants to teach the rest of the world democracy, or so it says. and has had its soldiers and the men from Blackwater out there laying down the citizens, if not the law. The America that claimed the right to kidnap "terror suspects" from around the world to incarcerate and torture in Guantanamo. But who will protect the rights and lives of American citizens from the extremism and terrorism of the American Right? Whatever the arguments about Obama, and the Sarah Palin jokes, maybe it is time to be forewarned, and forearmed.
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Friday, March 3, 2017
Review: BEFORE I FALL
Sam, a beautiful and popular girl, is one of high school's one percent. She wakes on Cupid's Day with a tight fitting arrogance that softens only in the company of her fellow alpha chicks whose spiky banter in the car is expert status maintenance. At school the celebration gently disrupts the classes as Heidi-like flower girls breeze in to deliver roses to the admired. Just when you think you're in for a cloying ninety minutes of life lessons from a teenager the class lesbian says: "I'm in hetero-normative hell!" Then, at lunch the quartet of friends get their Heathers on, barbing each other but uniting in their hatred of the school leper. What felt a little too shiny before starts souring. At the party crowning the day of tributary narcissism the leper is ostracised with barely restrained violence. Party over, the girls drunkenly drive home and die in a head-on. Sam wakes in her bed. It's Cupid's Day. Again.
The prologue has warned us about this. And then the class we see is a lesson on Sisyphus who was condemned by the gods to a torture of constant futility. The sharper girl in the quartet mentions a documentary about the butterfly effect. So, Mean Girls meets Groundhog Day? That's what I thought. But that's wiped off the table quickly as the first repeated day is distinctly different from the previous but for some significant events which repeat like Sisyphus' tasks. The ostracism, for example, remains in every repeated day.
High school movies are about growing up through breaking the forbidding social order of adolescence and triumphing in an act of public self actualisation. No straying from that here (well not much) but what is refreshingly absent is a try at black comedy. Sam's predicament is bewildering and frightening and takes this film away from the gleeful satire of Heathers or the darker reaches of Ginger Snaps and brings it closer to recent teen horrors like Unfriended or It Follows. The insistence on the ostracism with its increasingly dire consequences gives Sam need to break the cycle an edge.
Speaking of edge Zoey Deutch brings a lot to Sam. Some close ups are so intense you can hear the synapses arcing. A lot is asked of her in the role including an impressive reversal of the makeover scene which takes her from a fragile teen Rose Byrne to a snarling older-than-her-years Natalie Portman. The worldliness implied by the superficial change just gets her into worse trouble as well as the more generically correct morsels of maturity. The mostly unknown young cast do very well here. One montage scene of the girls spending the party night at a sleepover with its joyful physicality (sometimes seen through glass doors as from a stalker/slasher's perspective) both advances the tale and delights with its celebration.
Groundhog Day is not the only time loop film but it's the highest profiled example and fulfils the brief by describing an arc of redemption through a compelled self-awareness. That, at heart, is what Before I Fall is also all about. Sam's growing sense of her place and its responsibilities is pretty much it without a lot of collateral. But then the need to keep the playing table uncluttered for a ninety-nine minute running time must have pressed. But it works. Add a strong electronic score supplemented by some solid indie pop and hip hop and a little subversion of both through some pretty deft audio looping (in a pivotal scene) and you have something well above another Heathers rehash.
If you see this film, and I'd recommend it, one thing to ponder is what it would be like without the narration. This is not obtrusive for most of it but does bear down in the bookending sequences where the moral of the story gets the billboard font treatment. I'm exaggerating a little but only a little. I wonder if this is a legacy of the source novel being so beloved by its readership and a perceived need to serve that. I also think of the Tin Drum (my vote for the finest literalist film adaptation of a novel ever) and how some very judicious use of Gunther Grass's powerful prose enhanced rather than laboured what you saw. A revision like the one that happened to Blade Runner might reveal a darker and stronger film. But would it still be a teen film?
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My setup is:
Dell M1000 chassis (12x)
Dell M710HD Blade-servers (3 / chassis + couple chassis with more servers)
With Brocade BR1741m-k (126.96.36.199 FW)
Dell M8428-k switch (2 / chassis)
IBM v7000
There is also other mezzanine cards for ethernet and two other switches but they are not relevant in the SAN discussion.
Our setup is 3 blade servers / chassis and I have had no trouble in the past to install 2 x RHEL 5.6 64bit and 1x Windows 2008 Server
When I later try to install more RHEL 5.6 servers I simply cant get the operating system to see the LUN presented from the disk array.
We have over 60 of these servers and I have tried different slots and chassis.
I have no trouble on Windows 2003 or Windows 2008 on the same server.
I have used these DUD (Driver Update Disk) versions for the operating systems:
Windows 2003 Server
Windows 2008 Server
RHEL 5.6 I have tried these drivers, but none of them works for me anymore:
I have also tried v184.108.40.206
v22.214.171.124 was the version I succesfully installed the operating system before, but not anymore
As you can see for Windows operating system Brocade offers FCoE drivers, but for Linux only FC drivers.
I have also tried using the FC drivers for Windows and with them I dont see the LUN.
Could this be the problem?
Can you think of anything that would be different concerning Windows / Linux why does other see the LUN and one does not beside the drivers?
I cant think of anything that could be wrong in the SAN configuration because other operating system sees the LUN.
Any help would be appriciated.
Thank you!
Do you have a contact number? Please email me @ firstname.lastname@example.com. It would be easier to do the troubleshooting over the phone.
Also, you mentioned that:
"As you can see for Windows operating system Brocade offers FCoE drivers, but for Linux only FC drivers.
I have also tried using the FC drivers for Windows and with them I dont see the LUN.
Could this be the problem?"
Did you still connect the Dell mezz card in FCoE and re-install with FC driver? If so, the FC driver won't work in FCoE.
Please clarify if this was the case.
Thank you for your answer.
I would rather troubleshoot via email or forum because I am not so fluent in English.
I am better writing than talking, if that is okay to you?
Yes I am aware that FC drivers should not work with FCoE card, but this leaves a question why there is no FCoE DUD available for Linux?
And another question why was I able to install 8 servers with RH 5.6 before with the FC-drivers for RH 5.6.
Those servers was installed in the same time I configured SAN and these new servers are installed afterwards.
I have checked that the Brocade BIOS is the same on all servers and it is 18.104.22.168
This is basically what I have done when I try to install these new servers:
Create zoning with two WWN:s to Disk array + one FCoE WWN (per switch)
Configured the intengigabitethernet port to fcoeport
I have enabled and configured the fcoelogingroup before and it is allow all with default settings
Enabled both brocade adapters on the server and enabled two bootable luns
started RH installation with linux dd mpath command
Now with this setup Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 sees the LUN with the FCoE DUD but RH does not with FC DUD
Please try the latest driver 188.8.131.52 releases that are available from Brocade adapter drivers download page:
Please let me know how thing goes.
No help with those drivers
When it tries to read files from the driver update disk it does not show any new drivers so it seems it cant identify any devices which are in need of drivers.
With FC drivers it does add BFA etc. drivers.
Any more ideas?
Let me check with engineering on those RHEL drivers and just to make sure if the current v126.96.36.199 DUD drivers support FCoE in RedHat5.6.
Please stay tune...
A little update to this matter:
I downloaded RH 5.5 and the Dell OEM specific DUD drivers for RH 5.5 and I immediately saw the lun.
The driver version was 220.127.116.11
I also tried the version 184.108.40.206 without the Dell OEM support and with those drivers I was also able to see the lun.
So the problem is that RH 5.6 DUD drivers does not work for this BR1741m-k adapter.
Do you have any chance to ask if the driver set might be updated any time soon?
This is the version I need of RHEL (set by our software suplier)
Okay, case closed.
The problem was a corrupted image which I tried to download several times through our sucky internet connection.
I downloaded one from home last night and things got working immediately today.
The first installations was made from DVD and I later had to download the image and do the new installations with it so that has to be somehow corrupted which is a bit surprise that the image still boots fine etc.
Thank you for your help!
I'm glad you have resolved this issue! It's very surprised that the DVD image still boots!


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My youngest daughter rushed down the stairs to the beat of her fear. She simply could not sleep with the "thunder booming and lightning bolts." It was almost time for her to get up and get ready for Vacation Bible School anyway, but I hadn't finished my prayer time yet. It was interrupted by a barrage of questions from her little mind instead.
"Mom, what if lighting struck our whole house? Where would we live?"
"Well, Sweetie, we would go to a hotel or a friend's house until it was fixed."
"What if it caught the house on fire?"
"Then we would be very sad, but we would find another house to live in."
"What if the lightning hit our computer?"
"Well…we'd replace it."
"NO! But, Mom, that's where all our money is!"
I couldn't help but giggle over that one. "Oh no, darlin', our money's in the bank."
"No, it's not. It's in the computer. Daddy showed me. I have seven dollars and seventy-three cents left."
We went round and round, but she stood fully convinced that her allowance is kept in the computer, because "she saw the money in there." I lifted her petite frame and hugged her close. Her lack of comprehension endeared me to her.
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It's no coincidence that only moments before, I was having a "Who, What, When, Where, Why" session with my Heavenly Father. How creative of Him to answer my questions through the questions of my eight-year-old.
The answer is that I can't see life through His grid. It's a simple Truth, but I need constant reminding with my in-the-moment, literal-thinking brain.
"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the LORD.
"And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
For just as the Heavens are higher than the earth,
So My ways are higher than your ways
And My thoughts higher than your thoughts."
Isaiah 55:8-9 (New Living Translation)
When I get to the end of what I can see through the faith He's given me, I can count on Him to scoop me up tenderly, all the while whispering "I'm in control. Trust me." And I feel quite certain that my lack of comprehension endears me to Him just like my Ally's did to me.
I look forward to the day when I fully get it. I like to call it my 1 Corinthians 13:12 day:
Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
Until that day, I'll choose to trust in what He sees, walking by faith and not by my blurry sight.


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Release Notes
RPR v1.11
Released January 30, 2011
Version 1.11 of Realtors Property Resource® includes a number of new features, in particular a redesigned and simplified homepage that makes searching for properties and neighborhoods easier and more efficient, as well as a new Mini Property Report.
Recently, RPR surveyed and conducted focus groups of users, and simplifying the homepage was one of the most consistent things we heard. Users will find our extensive search options right up front, and all of their previously saved searches and reports more readily accessible. These Release Notes describe the new features, functionality and enhancements in the v1.11 release. For more detail and support, please review the articles here in the RPR Knowledge Base or contact the Help Desk at 877-977-7576.
Please note that during the release we encountered an issue that required us to delete users' Reports history. If you generated Reports in the past 30 days, you will no longer see them, and you will need to rerun any Reports that you may need again. We apologize for this inconvenience.
These Release Notes are also attached as a PDF file.
Version 1.11 includes these new or enhanced features:
- Redesigned and streamlined homepage. RPR's previous homepage automatically loaded a market activity search for the user's chosen Home Area when the user logged in. Now, however, the homepage focuses on search options as well as previous searches and reports generated by the user, which makes the homepage faster to load and easier to use as a gateway to the elements that most interest the user. The market activity summary previously featured on the homepage has now been implemented as a search option, making it a more flexible search that can be generated on demand.
The upper portion of the homepage is devoted to searching. See the new Quick Searches dropdown for many search options, including your own listings, Market Activity, properties, custom areas and more. The lower portion of the homepage displays lists of recently generated reports and searches, allowing the user to return to them quickly.
- Enhanced Search bar. Users will notice that RPR's extensive search features are now clearly outlined in the blue-gray Search area atop the homepage and the Search tab. We heard from a number of users who sometimes had difficulty knowing where or how to search in RPR. The new Search bar gives you lots of options for finding a property or a set of properties, searching for neighborhoods, running saved searches, and more. We've also made it easier to search, for instance, for your own current listings and easier to narrow your property search by price range, beds and baths before seeing search results.
To learn more about searching, visit this updated article in the Knowledge Base:
- Mini Property Report. The new Mini Property Report is a concise look at an individual property, including a property summary and home facts, legal description, current listing photos (when the property is an active listing) and local market statistics. It is shorter and therefore easier to print than the regular Property Report. This report is another direct result of our user studies; we heard from a great many of the people that participated that in addition to RPR's popular long-format reports, you also wanted shorter, summary reports as well.
- Performance enhancements. With each release, RPR works to accelerate the search process on the website and to eliminate bottlenecks by making improvements to the background technology that powers RPR. Version 1.11 includes such enhancements.
Version 1.11 also includes these changes:
- Security. We've implemented increased security measures to guard against high velocity searches.
- Map icon for condos. Now you can distinguish between multi-family dwellings, condos and townhouses on our maps.
Enhancements and Bug Fixes
RPR addressed 115 bug fixes and enhancement requests, including many suggested by users. We are always interested in hearing your suggestions for future enhancements to RPR, so please be in touch.
We welcome your feedback directly from the RPR website (click the Talk to Us link on any page), via the Help Desk or by calling the Help Desk at 877-977-7576.


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Cheverus returns to form with decisive win at Deering
PORTLAND—It's not if you lose, it's how you respond when you do.
Cheverus' boys' lacrosse team responded in the affirmative Tuesday afternoon in the rain at Deering's Memorial Field, as three days after a nine-goal loss in its season opener, the Stags showed why they were so highly touted in the preseason, handing rival Deering a gutcheck loss of its own.
The Rams, who won decisively in their opener, took a 1-0 lead early on a goal from junior Zach Harvey, but the next six goals went to Cheverus, which seized control before the first period was over.
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Really nice 1993 Grady White Adventurer powered by a 200HP Yamaha outboard that fires right up and runs strong! all of the latches and hatches are there and the cushions are in great shape. Includes hydraulic steering and trailer. This baby is ready to go!!. Also note, the wonderful cockpit space you have on a 20 foot boat.
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I've been using the Orlit RT 610 with a Canon 5D Mark IV and a Canon ST-E3-RT transmitter. The Orlit RT 610 frequently loses the link with the ST-E3-RT transmitter and I have to power everything down and restart to reestablish the link. Sometime I have to do that several times to reestablish the link.
It not only loses the link to the ST-E3-RT transmitter, the output is sometimes unpredictable, especially in ETTL mode, but sometimes even in manual flash mode. Sometimes it will start popping at full power and the only way I can get it to stop doing that is to power everything off, including the camera and ST-E3-RT transmitter.
The Orlit RT 610 will also not work in group mode and ETTL with the ST-E3-RT transmitter. The only way I can use group mode is in manual mode.
I got the V1 firmware update but that did not solve the problem. So I sent the Orlit RT 610 back and got a new one with firmware V2, and it is no better.
I wonder if this has anything to do with the fact that I am using a Canon 5D4, because my Yongnuo transmitter will not work with the 5D4? I tried my Canon 5DsR briefly yesterday and I was able to use group mode and ETTL with the ST-E3-RT transmitter.
Anyone have any info, thought's, or suggestions?


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Remember that purple Samsung Galaxy S III for Sprint that surfaced earlier this month? It's back again today, except this time the still-unannounced device has made an appearance on Samsung's official website. The purple handset can be found by navigating to the page dedicated to Sprint's Galaxy S III on the Samsung site. Along with the usual Pebble Blue and Marble White variants, there's also an entry for an "Amethyst" version. Clicking on that listing will bring up the image you see above, showing what is clearly a purple version of the S III. Unfortunately, clicking on the Gallery tab for the Amethyst S III only brings up images of the Pebble Blue model.
Neither Samsung nor Sprint have made any official statements about a new Amethyst version of the Galaxy S III, but the appearance of this device on Samsung's website is about as close to a confirmation of the phone's existence as we're going to get without an actual announcement. It may seem kind of strange to see Samsung and Sprint prepping a new color of the the Galaxy S III right before the launch of the Galaxy S 4, but this new Amethyst S III could help reinvigorate interest and sales in last year's flagship Galaxy model. It's not yet known exactly when this purple phone might actually launch, but previous leaks have pegged it for a mid-April release. Until then, you can find a larger image of the Amethyst Galaxy S III in the gallery below.
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Now this is definitely a Republican Idea.
ABSTINENCE MAKES A COMEBACK Abstinence-only education programs to prevent teenage pregnancy took a hit when President Obama took office and eliminated $115 million in funding, moving the money into more comprehensive programs that covercontraception and sexually transmitted diseases as well. Congress allowed another $50 million in abstinence-only funding to expire in June. The health reform law restores $50 million a year for abstinence-only programs for each of the next five years. But there's a catch: states must match any federal funding they receive. "That may be significant," said Heather Boonstra, senior public policy associate at the Guttmacher Institute. Last year, even before the previous $50 million expired, she said, "many states had already stopped participating."
An Investment into our Youth.
NURSING A BOND BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD Pregnant teenagers who receive home visits by nurses once or twice a month before delivery and for a few years afterward learn parenting and coping skills that can cut child abuse and neglect nearly in half, according to research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association. The $1.5 billion that home-visiting programs will receive over five years is by far the biggest financial commitment made to those evidence-based programs, said David Kass, president of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a nonprofit anticrime organization.


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2010-2012: Wagstaff Fellowship, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
2009: Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia, "Opa-1 processing and mitochondrial defects in glaucoma". Principle Investigator Dr Ian Trounce, Co-investigator Prof. J. Crowston.
2009-2010: American Health Assistance Foundation (USA), "The effect of glaucoma risk factors on APP processing in retinal ganglion cells" (#2009-020)
PI A/Prof Ian Trounce, Co-PI Prof Jonathan Crowston
2010-2012: NH&MRC Project grant #626964 Chief Investigators A/Pr Robert Casson, Dr John Wood, Dr Glyn Chidlow, Prof Jonathan Crowston, A/Prof Ian Trounce, "How does glucose protect the retina and optic nerve against ischaemia?"
2010-2012: NH&MRC Project grant #590200 Chief Investigators A/Prof Ian Trounce, Prof Jonathan Crowston, Prof David Mackey, Dr Alex Hewitt, Dr Mat McKenzie, "Oxidative phosphorylation regulation and neuroprotection in optic neuropathies".
2012-2013 Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease Research and Shake it Up Australia Foundation, A/Prof Ian Trounce PI, "Is the xenomitochondrial mouse an 'ideal' PD model?"


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Make a gift in honor of a loved one, organization or event by dedicating a tree or brick in a park, greenway or nature preserve (natives only in the preserves).Cost is $250 which includes a tree and an engraved brick. Trees are guaranteed for one year, one replacement only.Planting period is November 1 through the end of February. Size of trees will be 2" Caliper, from 8' to 12' in height depending upon species. The gift represents a lasting tribute as it grows and flourishes for years to come. Trees are an important resource, offering habitat, oxygen and beauty!
NOTE: Freedom Park is unavailable for new trees at this time. Memorial Bench locations are very limited. Uptown sections of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway are also unavailable for both trees and benches.
Cost of a Memorial Bench is $475 installed. Materials are treated wood with powdered coated metal frame. Included is a cast aluminum plaque, 4" by 6". Text is limited to 3 lines, 15 characters per line. Spaces, commas, etc. count as characters. Any damaged or rotted boards will be replaced. We do not stain or paint the benches.
Cost of brick and installation is $75. There are three (3) locations to choose from-
Fourth Ward Park- part of proceeds goes to park upkeep.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway Plaza at Brandywine and Westfield Avenues.-part of proceeds help with upkeep of the LSCG.
Colonel Francis Beatty Park Wedding Area-which is: Lynn Ellen Odom Memorial Wedding Garden-part of proceeds goes to upkeep.
ALSO -Donate to Our Childrens' Memorial Walkway - this Garden is dedicated to lost loved ones and your contribution can help with the upkeep of this important landmark.
*Note: Park and Recreation cannot guarantee installation by a ceremony date.