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can verify your computer's startup disk (volume) without starting up from another volume. This feature is called "Live Verification." If
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a problem, while handling some of the Macs, when they are not allowed to repair permissions or directory in Disk Utility. They are unable to erase or partition the drive. Even the Network deployment tools like Apple's Netinstall service or the DeployStudio fails, on account of this error. The error, which is thrown, is the: 'Disc erase failed couldn't unmount disc.' or 'Disk Erase failed with the error: Couldn't unmount disk.' The error occurs in such situations like formatting Mac as well as partitioning and verification and repairing of Mac disk. Causes The reason for this error is the modification of the boot drive, or it is being used by some other process or application. If the internal drive is causing the issue because the OS X Recovery exists as a partition on the physical disk, unable to modify or unmount the internal drive, then the preference must be given to a network drive or an external drive. Solution There are many solutions when the user faces these problems. Using an external drive or OS X Recovery for the starting up of the Mac from another bootable drive. Disk Utility can be run from the external drive. The version of the OS X does not matter, by at least must be 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9. The one and only requirement are that Disk Utility must reside on the drive. There are three means of resolution of the problem. These are: (1) Fixing with Partition Manager If the OS X is denying you to format, erase and repair the Mac hard drive or a volume due to the Couldn't Unmount Disk' Error then use Partition Manager Application to format the hard drive with Mac OS X Extended Journaled file system. Formatting the hard drive or partition scheme will recreate new HFS file structure on the hard drive, which will be free from cryptic errors. Further, the disk manager utility will allow the user to create, resize, add partitions on the hard drive with HFS, FAT or NTFS file systems. (2) Fixing with USB Boot Drive This is the most recommended method to repair the error. Any OS X boot drive is needed to complete the task. But, the important point to remember is that the installer or the recovery drive must reside in the drive, separate from the primary boot disk with the installed OS on it. The following steps can do the fixing: The USB boot drive is attached to the Mac, and the system is rebooted The OPTION key is held during the booting and then the attached boot drive is selected Disk Utility is accessed through the Boot menu. It is the Utilities Menu for the Installer Disk Verification of the Dis


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The report summarizes civic engagement for policy reform in the areas of health, public transportation and housing including interaction with local MPPs on the Social Assistance Review.
What is Austerity? The Collins Essential Canadian English Dictionary & Thesaurus states: austere describes 1 stern or severe. 2 ascetic or self-disciplined. 3 severely simple or plain.
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Victoria Fallgren, the assistant women's golf coach at Gonzaga University, has repeated as winner of the Washington State Golf Association Women's Mid-Amateur Championship.
Fallgren, who started the final day of the 54-hole tournament at Lake Spanaway Golf Course three shots off the lead, rallied with a tournament-best even-par 72 to finish at 9-over 225 for a one-stroke victory.
"I got off to a good start this morning," the 2017 WSGA Women's Mid-Amateur Player of the Year told the WSGA after Thursday's final round, noting she was 1 under par after five holes. "That got me right back in it. I didn't grab the lead until the 17th hole. It was a fight all day."
Tina Papatolis of Issaquah was second.
Kristina Ward of Colfax was eighth at 271 in the 10-player field.
• Kelly Hooper, the former Gonzaga Prep standout who gained All-Big Sky Conference third-team honors following her sophomore season at Montana State, finished fourth in the WSGA Washington Women's Amateur Championship last week at Lake Spanaway.
Hooper shot 11-over 227 to the 2-over 218 for champion Olivia Benzin of Tacoma, who posted a two-shot victory.
Emily Baumgart from Pullman was 11th at 232.
• Corey Prugh won the Four-Ball competition during the Oregon Open Invitational last week at Aspen Lakes Golf Club in Sisters, Oregon, but medalist honors got away from the Community Colleges of Spokane golf coach.
Prugh, who teamed with Chase Mitchell of Avondale Golf Club in Hayden to win the Four-Ball on Wednesday when he put together a 6-under 66 to grab a 2-stroke lead in the Oregon Open, finished the 54-hole invitational Thursday with a 3-over 75 that left him two shots back in second.
Colin Inglis of Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell, Oregon, finished with a 7-under 209 to 211 for Prugh, the 2008 Oregon Open champion.
North Idaho College coach Russell Grove tied for fourth at 1-under 215 and Bill Bomar from Prairie Falls in Post Falls tied for 13th at 3-over 219.
The amateur division had two area golfers in the top 10 – David Ganz of Gonzaga University, seventh at 6-over 222, and Darren Slackman, The Creek at Qualchan, 10th at 224.
Voting is underway to select the best ballparks in the country in Ballpark Digest's annual competition and the Spokane Indians' Avista Stadium is among 22 teams vying to reach the Sweet 16 of Short Season-A stadiums.
Voting in the second round of the competition ends on Friday (July 6). Avista Stadium entered this segment of the voting ranked seventh. To vote, go to ballparkdigest.com. You can vote as often as you like, but only once a day.
Jake Straughan of Colton, who played three years at Idaho while getting a degree in psychology and finished his college career at Fresno Pacific last season, has been selected by Athletes in Action to join its team for a four-week trip to New Zealand this summer.
Straughan, a guard, led the PacWest Conference in 3-point accuracy last season, hitting 40.5 percent while making a team-high 60 of 148. His 12.4 scoring average was second on the team. He earned Big Sky Conference (3.75 GPA) and PacWest (3.68) All-Academic honors during his college years.
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Since the Northwest Athletic Conference named its Athletic Director's Cup for Spokane's former longtime Hall of Fame A.D. Maury Ray, Community Colleges of Spokane hasn't let it out of its grasp.
For a sixth straight year in 2017-18, Spokane won the Dr. Maury Ray Cup in the large-school division for schools that offer eight or more sports.
CCS, which had NWAC champions in women's cross country and women's track and field, compiled 156 points to outdistance runner-up Walla Walla, which had 112 1/2. North Idaho College was fourth with 107 behind Bellevue's 108 1/2 in third.
Lower Columbia won the small-school division with 102 1/2 points.
• Washington State and Idaho women's swimming collected CSCAA Scholar All-America Team honors from the College Swim Coaches Association of America and four Cougars were named Scholar All-American honorable mention.
WSU earned a fifth straight team honor with a 3.47 team GPA. In the 17 semesters the CSCAA has named Scholar All-America Teams, the Cougars have received the award 15 times. Junior Jasmine Margetts and freshmen Emily Cook, Mackenzie Duarte and Taylor McCory (Pullman) earned individual honors with GPAs of 3.5 or higher.
Idaho's spring team GPA of 3.63 tied for 14th highest in Division I and earned it a second CSCAA team honor of the 2017-18 school year. It also was honored fall semester. The Vandals' Alexis Schmidt, a freshman from Cheney, was named to the WAC Women's Swimming All-Academic team with a 3.7 GPA.
• Four Whitworth athletes collected honors from the College Swim Coaches Association of America.
Senior Patrick Wilber received two CSCAA Division III All-America honorable mention awards for top-16 finishes in the 100- and 200-yard backstroke at the NCAA Championships, duplicating awards from the NCAA.
Sophomore Hannah Galbraith was a first-team women's Division III CSCAA Scholar All-American with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and freshman Ryan Grady and sophomore Owen Lempert were honorable mention on the men's D-III Scholar All-America team.
Letters of intent
Western Washington women's track & field – Michaela Kostecka, Mt. Spokane/UW/CCS, distance; 5-time State 4A qualifier at Mt. Spokane, won 3,000m steeplechase and 800m at 2018 NWAC Championships, 2nd at 2017 NWAC Cross Country Championships at CCS; Rebecca Lehman, University High, distance; 6th in 2018 State 4A 3,200m; Alexis Perry, Arlington, Wash./CCS; 2018 NWAC pole vault champion.
Idaho men's basketball – RayQuawndis Mitchell, G, Blaine, Washington.
Peyton Bischoff, 11, from Colbert, was selected to play for the Region 9 Blue team in the 2018 USA Softball 12U All-American Games this weekend in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Bischoff, a pitcher, third baseman and catcher for the Spokane Stealth 12U select team, was the only player from USA Softball of Idaho District 8 (Spokane) named to two 15-player Region 9 teams in the 24-team national exposure tournament.
• Paytland Schnell of Hayden and KaeLee Kolden of Post Falls qualified for the Seattle Mariners' team championships today at Safeco Field in the softball division of Major League Baseball's Pitch, Hit & Run competition.
Schnell, in the 7-8-year-old age division, and Kolden, 9-10, advanced through local and sectional qualifying for the three-girl softball finals in each age division. Division winners will have their scores compared with winners from other MLB teams with the top three advancing to the national finals in Washington, D.C., July 16 before the MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby.
Qualifying in four age divisions for 7-14-year-olds in softball and baseball in the Mariners' team competition was held in May and June in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia.


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9 decorative best-buy items at rummage sales
Some of these can add a unique and vintage character to your home.
When the weather is nice, weekends are full of neighborhood yard sales. And while these are great places to pick up bargains on items such as toys, baby accessories and exercise equipment, there are some household and decorative items that you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for. You'll find that some of these can add a unique and vintage character to your home.
Pyrex serving ware: Besides being a huge throwback on popular sitcoms and TV shows, colorful Pyrex can be found in a variety of styles, shapes and colors. Many have glass lids and can nest inside one another. Store your leftovers in Pyrex and they go from the fridge to the oven, making reheating a snap. Old Pyrex coffee pots are charmers, too, so watch for those.
Appliances: If you've ever yearned for a pot of percolated coffee, a tag sale is the place to pick one up for a song. You can also find waffle irons and heavy duty electric skillets. These appliances will add some vintage charm to your kitchen.
Silver items: Whether it's a tray, a pitcher or cutlery, lots of silver finds its way into a garage sale. A set of dainty silver coffee spoons will make your morning cup of joe more elegant and special.
Maps and globes: Old maps and globes have a magnetic kind of charm. Their weathered appearance makes them appealing in your décor, and who can resist spinning a globe and seeing old borders and boundaries that no longer exist?
Books and encyclopedia sets: There's a special allure of an old book that beckons you to open it in a way a new book never could. With their beautiful binding, whether linen or leather, old books have a place on any bookshelf. The same is true for a vintage set of encyclopedias, some of which may contain removable images, called plates, that can be framed.
Tools and implements: A set of old gardening tools can make a whimsical decor item perfect for the patio. Of course, older tools are also often a treasure to hold and work beautifully so they could make their way into your home for decor or for your own use.
Old electronics: There's nothing more fun than a pink princess phone or a midcentury radio. Many old electronics still work, too, making for some kitschy fun in the home. Seek out phones, radios, speakers and turntables for fun accents regardless of whether they work or not.
Suitcases and travel items: There's hardly a decor web board that doesn't have some kind of old suitcase repurposed into a side table or as a unique accessory. Satin lined and heavy, these trusty travel companions have a timeless appeal that's perfect in a guest room or living room.
Glassware and serving pieces: Unique Depression glass or Jadeite glassware can add a fun punch of color and a touch of nostalgia in the dining room or kitchen. Look for unique pieces such as juicers, salt and pepper shakers, or storage bowls to perk up your dish cabinets. Old serving platters or mixed china plates can make a beautiful arrangement on walls.
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This was an Autumn Statement confirming many public sector contractors' worst fears – that the Government is to go-ahead and implement proposed changes to IR35 public sector rules by April 2017. The new Chancellor of the Exchequer's first – and after announcing it is to be abolished – last Autumn Statement, will not be remembered fondly by many.
In short, by April 2017, the responsibility for determining and paying a contractor's tax will lie with the public sector employer or recruitment agency, rather than the freelancer or contractor – an unpopular move that in many people's opinion will cloud already murky waters around disguised employment, and lead to higher taxes for freelancers and contractors, who will continue to work without the same benefits and rights as employees.
A recent Contractor Calculator survey revealed that 80% of independent workers are happier off without any employee rights. And this recent move by Government - in many people's eyes - will put public sector freelancers' and contractors' independence under threat.
It is seen as the next step in the Government's major crack-down on tax avoidance. Arguing the UK's tax system needs to keep pace with the new economy and stating the Government will 'consult in due course on any proposed changes', Philip Hammond merely hinted at the proposed changes during his speech. Unsurprisingly though, the devil was in the detail, with the following official Autumn Statement Report revealing all.
IPSE, The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed came out of the blocks firing. CEO Chris Bryce, commented:
"The Government must now justify this decision. It has chosen to ignore the advice of the business and freelance community. We want to know why. It would be totally justified for contractors to walk away from the public sector.
"There was no recognition for the immense contribution the self-employed make to the economy. Having trumpeted the lowest employment rate for 11 years, ironically the Chancellor has launched an attack on the group largely responsible for this record.
"IPSE will continue to fight for the contracting community which has been badly let down by a self-described pro-business Government."
The feeling of negativity was echoed by Ed Molyneux, CEO and co-founder of FreeAgent, a freelancer accounting software business. With "not much good news in the Autumn Statement for SMEs", he called for a complete abolishment of IR35, with greater overall support for freelancers and small businesses from Government.
"I would have preferred to see more information about the government's Making Tax Digital plans, greater powers for the small business commissioner to tackle late payments and less red tape for micro-businesses and contractors to deal with when it comes to their tax."
Speaking on behalf of employers and recruiters, who will now be affected by these changes, Samantha Hurley, Operations Director at APSCo, warned that the UK is in danger of moving from being one of the most flexible labour markets in the world, to possibly the most inflexible.
"The Chancellor has just promised large scale investment in infrastructure and science and digital innovation to the tune of £23bn over the next five years. However we would question how the public sector will deliver on this promise when HMRC has just destabilised the flexible labour market in the UK, which Government Departments, not to mention local and regional Government rely on."
On top of this, the 5% tax-free allowance "will be removed for those working the public sector, reflecting the fact that workers no longer bear the administrative burden of deciding whether the rules apply".
Even cutting Corporation Tax from 20% to 17%, the increase of Personal Allowance from £11,500 to £12,500 and the promise of a £1bn investment in the UK's digital infrastructure wasn't enough to balance out what will no doubt be remembered as a worrying, last Autumn Statement.
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Mediaflux provides a comprehensive platform of services for rapidly developing and deploying applications to create, manipulate and manage data in single user or collaborative environments. Mediaflux combines a multi-versioned metadata management and revision control system with many other services including geo-location, workflow, federation, replication, and web serving into a single package that is simple to install, operate and administer.
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So first with some real knitting news. This is my skullie sweater. Doesn't it rock all kinds of hardcore? I am seriously loving this sweater. I've finished the border around the bottom. Well, it's the length I want to be, but I'm going to double it up. I can't think of the proper word for it right now, but you know what I mean. I made it really long, so it covers most of my bum, which just makes it like a full body hug sweater. Just the way I like it! I really want to wear it RIGHT NOW, but the needles would be pointy, *tear*! It will be the most comfortable and amazing thing ever though! I can't wait.
I really want to wear it when I go to California, on April 17th. I think that will be managable, it's only the sleeves and a massive hood. Shouldn't be too difficult.
The drawing is one I did for the class I'm taking. I put it on because it is pretty much the best drawing I've ever done, and I am super super proud of it. I was having a bit of a difficult class, and then this happened. I just decided to do a line drawing instead of trying to figure out all the shadows and stuff. So for 40 minutes I just concentrated on form. Brilliance! *doing a dance!* I also decided that it is much easier to draw nude older women, than nude young buff men. Women have all their bits tucked up and away. It is also easier to draw folds of (healthy) fat, than toned muscle. That's not to sayt that I got all giggly and embarassed when we did the first class, I just had an easier time with the actuall drawing part. Plus the woman stayed still longer than the guy.
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Ahoy matey, this is your booty swap pal checking out your blog to find out what you like. Argh!!!
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Awesome sweater! You should be proud to wear this one! It's an awesome skull.
Excellent drawing! I can understand why it was easier to draw the woman . . . however, it can't hurt to have some buff man in there to stare at for a while!!
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Some potentially disturbing news out of France this week: Researchers studying the lungs of young Parisian asthma patients have found evidence that man-made carbon nanotubes are becoming a common air pollutant.
Carbon nanotubes are deliberately manufactured in several industries - their unique physical properties make them useful in electronics and nanotechnology, especially. But they can also be created accidentally, as a byproduct of catalytic converters in automobile engines.
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The study - conducted by researchers in Paris and at Rice University in Houston - found that carbon nanotubes from the asthma patients' lungs are similar to nanotube samples taken from the exhaust pipes of Paris vehicles. It's apparently not just a local problem, either: The samples are also similar to nanotubes found in Houston, in spider webs in India and even in polar ice cores.
No direct linkage is suggested between the nanotubes and asthma, but previous studies have questioned whether carbon nanotubes might act like asbestos, a known carcinogen.
"The concentrations of nanotubes are so low in these samples that it's hard to believe they would cause asthma, but you never know," says chemist Lon Wilson in press materials provided by Rice University. "What surprised me the most was that carbon nanotubes were the major component of the carbonaceous pollution we found in the samples."
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The lung cells were taken from 69 randomly selected asthma patients in Paris between the ages of 2 and 17, and detected by high-resolution electron microscopy equipment. The nanotubes so small - from 10 to 60 nanometers in diameter - that traditional optical microscopes would not have been able to spot them.
Because nanotubes were found in all of the samples, the study led the researchers to conclude that carbon nanotubes are likely to be found in everybody.
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Wilson says the carbon nanotubes samples were detected in heavy concentrations in the car tailpipes, but were also found in random swabs of dust in and around the city.
"It's kind of ironic. In our laboratory, working with carbon nanotubes, we wear facemasks to prevent exactly what we're seeing in these samples, yet everyone walking around out there in the world probably has at least a small concentration of carbon nanotubes in their lungs," he said.
The study was published this week in the journal EbioMedicine.
Carbon nanotubes (the long rods) and nanoparticles (the black clumps) appear in vehicle exhaust taken from the tailpipes of cars in Paris.
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In the popular "Deus Ex" video game series, nanotechnology can turn an average government agent into a bionic superman. In fact, nanotech augmentations in the human body aren't just fun and games. Real-life applications will most likely become reality a lot sooner than you think. In 2007, the world's first online inventory of nanotech products, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, found that nearly 500 products, including food, clothing and cosmetics, employed nanotechnology. In this slide show, explore how nanotech can make you stronger, tap into your brain and more.
If you're too busy to make it to the gym, nanotechnology could be a way to get fit without having to spend hours toiling away on machines. In fact, technology can take you a lot further than any free-weight or cardio regimen. In 2006, researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas reported in the journal Science that they had created alcohol- and hydrogen-fueled artificial muscles 100 times stronger and capable of 100 times more work than natural muscles. Functioning as both muscles and fuel cells, the technology has a range of applications from artificial limbs to autonomous robots.
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If nanotechnology can make you stronger, could it also make you smarter? Scientists aren't quite there yet, but nanotechnology applied to brain implants could treat a range of conditions from deafness to blindness to Parkinson's disease and more, according to biomedical engineers from the University of Michigan. Nanotechnology could also be used to tap into the mind, and read and write information directly into the brain. In an unusual twist, the research was undertaken by telecommunications engineers at Nippon Telegraph and Telephone.
Contact lenses with visual displays may seem like the kind of technology you only see in a movie. But researchers at the University of Washington have started laying the groundwork by building a contact lens with internal circuitry. Using wires made of metal only a few nanometers thick, the technology is placed in a contact lens rather than an implant, making use of the bionic eye much easier. In this photo, the contact lens has been affixed to a rabbit. The researchers believe they would quickly be able to introduce a visual display, but it wouldn't be more than a few pixels in the near future.
Tired of having to find an electrical outlet or a USB cable every time you need to charge your cell phone? With nanotechnology, you can become a walking battery. Using nanowires to recover wasted heat energy from the body, which is then converted into electrical power, researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California at Berkeley have developed an entirely means of charging personal electronics. The same technology could be used to convert heat from other sources into electrical energy. As reported in the journal Nature, approximately 15 trillion watts of heat energy produced by engine and steam- and gas-powered turbines is lost to the environment.
Recovering from injuries to skin and muscle tissue can take weeks. Trauma to the brain or central nervous system can be irreversible. But with nanomedicine, a nanoparticle-infused hydrogel could heal brain and bone injuries by creating new blood vessels and encouraging stem cells to replace dead tissue. Developed by scientists from Clemson University, the gel still needs several more years of animal testing before human trials can begin. Injuries involving nerve damage or the spinal cord are among the most difficult to treat. But nanotechnology could open the door to rebuilding damaged nerve cells. Although regenerating nerve cells is the ultimate goal, researchers have so far been able to develop the scaffolding necessary to rebuild nerves following damage. The technique, a nanotechnology-infused stem cell treatment developed by David Nisbet of Monash University, could also aid in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Besides treating immediate injury, researchers are also exploring uses of nanotechnology to fight the effects of aging and to promote longer life. By using a breakthrough nanogel to stimulate stem cells, Northwestern University scientists found that they can regenerate lost cartilage in joints. As adults age, they start to lose their cartilege, a painful condition for which there is little effective treatment. A separate study undertaken by researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) found that using an industrial nanomaterial, they can triple or even quadruple the lives of brain cells. This could lead people "live longer and with fewer age-related health problems," according to a UCF press release about the study.
With more than an estimated 1.5 million new cancer patients this year alone, it's no surprise that one of the more promising applications of nanotechnology is in the detection, monitoring and treatment of various forms of cancer. From targeted drug delivery to direct attacks of "nanoworms" on tumor growths, researchers working within the field of nanomedicine are using the technology to attack cancer cells with unprecedented precision.


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On February 9, a federal appeals panel unanimously rejected President Trump's ban on travel into the United States from seven largely Muslim nations for a second time after his attempt to reinstate its effects. The travel ban was one of the first executive orders President Trump issued after taking office this year, it suspended refugee entry into the United States and barred visitors from seven Muslim-majority nations for up to 90 days.
The panel contained three judges appointed from other presidencies: Judge Michelle T. Friedland, appointed by newly former President Barack Obama; Judge William C. Canby Jr.,appointed by former President Jimmy Carter; and Judge Richard R. Clifton, appointed by George W. Bush. The three judges stated that the Trump administration had shown no evidence that anyone from the seven nations – Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen – had committed terrorist acts in the United States.
The ruling also rejected President Trump's claims that the courts are 'powerless' to check the power of a president and review the president's assessments on national security. The court's response to this was that the judges have a crucial role to play in a constitutional democracy. While the judges did not outright say that the ban was meant to favor Muslims, the ban is almost certain to remain off for the foreseeable while.
Last Friday, District Judge James L. Robert granted Washington and Minnesota a temporary restraining order on the ban.
Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president stated a response to their comment on the ruling being a "preliminary decision."
"The ruling does not affect the merits at all. It is an interim ruling, and we [the Trump Administration] are fully confident that we will get our day in court and have an opportunity to argue this on that merits that our administration will prevail throughout the ruling." Said Conway.
Only minutes after the ruling, the president angrily posted a response.
"SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" Trump wrote on Twitter.
Later, when asked by reporters, he stated that the judges had made a "political decision."
"We have a situation where the security of our country is at stake, and it's a very, very serious situation, so we look forward, as I just said, to seeing them in court," Trump commented.
Washington and Minnesota have both alleged that the executive order harmed their businesses and universities, preventing students and faculty from traveling abroad for fear of being stuck in lands not their own.
Legislators on both sides who opposed the ban praised the ruling and urged for Trump to back down.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) took a stance on the quotes Trump made towards the court after the ruling regarding the "political decision" the judges had made.
"President Trump ought to see the handwriting on the wall that his executive order is unconstitutional," Schumer said, "he should abandon this proposal, roll up his sleeves and come up with a real, bipartisan plan to keep us safe."
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) shared his thoughts seriously as he praised the court system.
"If the President were serious about bringing our country together and keeping us safe," Leahy said, "he would rescind this arbitrary and discriminatory order and recall what makes our country great."
Many Republicans disagree with the executive order or do not remember having been consulted about it before it was decreed. Some Republicans have commented on their lack of even having heard of the order until they were allowed to read it for themselves. Senior House leaders, including Paul Ryan (R-WI.) did not see the text of the order until after it was signed. According to Antonia Ferrier, a spokesman for Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that "it was public" that executive orders were arriving soon, but it seems much of the party did not know about the full extent of the order until it was released.
The states challenging the executive order have evidence of statements made by the president about his intent to put a Muslim ban into place, but the court has decided to make its own decisions about the topic.
"The public has a powerful interest in national security and in the ability of an elected president to enact policies, and on the other, the public also has an interest in free flow of travel, in avoiding separation of families, and in freedom from discrimination. These competing public interests do not justify a stay," said the court in an official document detailing the court's decision on the travel ban..
The ruling did not affect the cap of 50,000 refugees to be allowed into the US during the 2017 fiscal year. The secretary of state and the secretary of homeland security have have both been directed by the order to prioritize claims made by persecuted religious minorities stemming from Trump's executive order.
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By Jim Bray —— Bio and Archives--September 9, 2017
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Minivans. These people haulers have been around for years and for a while were some of the most popular vehicles on North American roads. Then came the "crossover," a combination of car and SUV, and the minivan segment in which an abundant number of automakers had participated started dwindling down until today there's only a handful of models available.
One of the more interesting is from Chrysler, via its Pacifica - a name that once applied to one of the early crossovers, a seven seat people hauler that was more a long and a tad taller car than a minivan. I reviewed the first Pacifica back in 2007 and thought it was pretty neat - a decent carrier of people and not necessarily their stuff. But that Pacifica is long dead and the new one comes down firmly into the minivan segment - and it also offers what the company says is the first hybrid minivan on the market.
That's the version that Chrysler sent me to drive for a week, a model that starts at $56,495 CAD, which is surely not chicken feed. Granted, the Pacifica actually starts at $36,595, but that's still a bit of a premium compared to other minivans on the market. The Toyota Sienna, for example - according to Toyota's Canadian website - starts at $33,690 and tops out around $51,715, while the Honda Odyssey starts at $34,800 and tops out about $52,156 (also sans extras and taxes). Kia's Sedona make the gap even wider: a starting price of $27,995 that rises to about $46,995 with the top trim level.
Still, you get a lot of stuff for that, and I have to admit that the Pacifica, even in hybrid form, is a darn nice vehicle to drive ("for a minivan"). Sure, it feels big and, especially, long, but it drives far better than you might think a minivan should. That was what really spoke to me about the Pacifica: my wife and I took it along some foothills back roads and there were times when I very nearly forgot I was driving a boring minivan; it felt more like an interesting SUV.
You won't mistake the Pacifica for an SUV from the outside, however. It's unmistakably minivan shaped, with the usual sliding doors on the sides (powered, in this instance) and a basic shape that looks like a shuttlecraft from the starship Enterprise. This is probably the Pacifica's weakest point, beauty of course being in the eye of the key holder. But to these eyes, minivans really look like the box they didn't come in.
So at least the Pacifica is consistent.
Inside the Pacifica is an interior that's quite nice. Chrysler's sample hybrid was loaded, of course (as it should be for an as-tested price of about $58,190) and that meant it's loaded with leather, comfort features, and technology. The seats - all seven of them (the sample had removable second row captain's chairs) are comfortable and more supportive than some bosses I've had. There's plenty of room (even the third row is pretty good and reasonably accessible) plenty of power outlets and USB ports, and lots of little hidey holes to keep your stuff.
We noticed some weird noises as we drove around in the Pacifica, noises over and above the weird wheezing you get from hybrids sometimes. They didn't really affect anything, nor were the noises unpleasant; they were just unusual.
Helping to achieve the Pacifica hybrid's reasonably compelling driving feel is a 3.6 litre Pentastar V6, which when combined with the hybrid stuff puts out a total of horsepower 260. Pacifica's independent rear suspension helps up the enjoyment quotient as well, and the van features an "eFlite electrically variable transmission (EVT)" that utilizes two electric motors, either of which can drive the wheels.
If you're looking to save gas money - even in a vehicle as aerodynamic as a cinder block - Chrysler claims the plug-in hybrid Pacifica gives an equivalent of 84 mpg in electric-only mode. I got nowhere near that - I never do, thanks to a habit of driving every vehicle as if it were a Cayman - but I did achieve what I thought was impressive fuel performance all things considered.
The battery pack is stored under the floor - maybe that's why there's no "stow and go" seat option on the hybrid - which means you don't lose storage space and the centre of gravity remains low. And if you're the type who insists on forcing your neighbours to help you buy your vehicle, Chrysler notes the Pacifica hybrid qualifies for a $7,500 federal tax credit - and may qualify for other neighbour extortions depending upon where you live.
The control layout is typically Chrysler, with audio system controls located on the back of the steering wheel, where paddle shifters could be, and there's a big but terribly busy colour LCD screen Uconnect infotainment system that works well, but which is also rather slow and clunky.
Middle row passengers can partake of swing up LCD screens mounted on the backs of the front seats, and the picture quality on them, fed from the dash-mounted Blu-ray player, is better than I had expected. I put on some of the first "Guardians of the Galaxy" (an excellent disc for auditioning video equipment) and was quite impressed. It's no 4K OLED, but I didn't expect it to be and, for what it is, it's more than adequate and very handy. It also features some built in games and you can connect your portable devices as well.
The optional Alpine audio system is very good, and the Pacifica read my NTFS-formatted audiophile USB drive without issue - unlike some higher end vehicles in which I've tried it.
The instrument and control layout is mostly good, though there were a couple of times when I nearly reached for the rotary shift knob rather than the volume control mounted above it. I loved the huge panoramic sunroof as well, a $1,695 option, and the second row side window shades came in very handy when it was oppressively hot and sunny.
The plug in mode means the Pacifica hybrid comes with an electrical cord that's meant to run between the plug on the driver's side front fender and your electrical outlet. At my home, that meant I needed a decent length of extension cord running across my front lawn (where it would get in the way of the mowing duties I've so far managed to weasel out of) and I didn't like that one bit. On the other hand, this wouldn't be a big deal at all were I to own the Pacifica and keep it in my garage.
When not in use, the cord stows into a bin in the rear section, where you just may forget about it the next time you open the powered tailgate.
Chrysler has put in the usual safety nannies, including park assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning blind spot monitoring, rear park assist with stop, backup camera, etc.
I had heard that the Pacifica was a game changer in the minivan world - at least in how it drives - and I was pleased to find that it isn't just hype. It surely won't make me want to run out and buy a minivan - any minivan - but if you're the market segment at which the Pacifica is aimed, it's definitely worth a look when you're shopping.
Jim publishes TechnoFile Magazine. Jim is an affiliate with the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada and his careers have included journalist, technology retailer, video store pioneer, and syndicated columnist; he does a biweekly column on CBC Radio One's The Business Network.
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[~*LIVE*~] Atletico de Kolkata vs Pune City FC Telecast, Online Coverage in India – Atletico de Kolkata and Pune City will be playing their second matches of ISL respectively. Having played a draw against Kerala Blasters in the opening game, Atletico de Kolkata was also known as Amar Tomar Kolkata will look for a win on Sunday evening when they take on FC Pune City. Whereas on another hand, FC Pune City is coming into this game with a hard-fought loss against Delhi Dynamos at home. So even they need to register a win to get on board. Though ATK is a tough team to beat at home, FC Pune City is mighty and will look to snatch points from the jaw of ATK on 26th November 2017.
ATK vs FCPC Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Well, this is a tough ask to do as a football expert. The season is fresh so as the teams. It's always difficult to get the predictions right at the start of a new season. So the question which is trending over football fans mind is who will win today? Will ATK win tonight and climb the points table or will Pune City hand over an upset? Or will the match end in a draw? Well, let's check out what our experts have to say.
ATK Win – 40%
FCPC Win -25%
Draw – 35%
Atletico de Kolkata vs Pune City FC Live Telecast in India
Well, this has been often asked question which is related to live TV telecast. Which channels will live telecast Atletico de Kolkata vs Pune City on 26th November 2017. So for all those who have this query, Star Sports will live telecast Atletico de Kolkata vs Pune City. Star Sports has a huge variety of channels which helps the user to enjoy the live football stream with desired language commentary. Star Sports 1 will have live English commentary while Star Sports Hindi will have Hindi commentary. So tune the channel which you wish to watch.
Atletico de Kolkata vs Pune City FC Live Online Coverage
Well, online has become one of the important aspects to the world of sport. People are shifting from TV Telecast to Online telecast. By keeping this point in mind, Star Sports have also bought the online broadcasting rights. Hotstar is the official broadcaster of ISL for 2017-18 season. So all football fans interested in online streaming tune to Hotstar.com or download the Hotstar Mobile App.


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If you want to experience some extra Disney magic in the parks, plan to arrive early. Many guests don't get going early enough to arrive in time for park opening (as it is a vacation after all). If you are an early riser, you'll be happy to know there are some great reasons to get to the parks early. These reasons include: early dining reservations, the Magic Kingdom Welcome Show, Rope Drop and the Jedi Training Academy, just to name a few.
Early Dining Reservations
Early dining reservations for restaurants inside the parks begin at 8:00 a.m. You will need to book these 180 days out. All four parks have early morning dining offerings. The restaurants that offer early dining are:
Magic Kingdom: Cinderella's Royal Table, Crystal Palace and Be Our Guest
EPCOT: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and Garden Grill
Hollywood Studios: Hollywood and Vine
Animal Kingdom: Tusker House
Besides enjoying a great character dining experience (except for Be Our Guest, of course) there are other advantages to early dining. One is the chance for great photo opps. If you have time for a photo or two before checking in for your dining reservation, PhotoPass photographers will be on hand. This is a great way to get photos without all the crowds getting in the way.
The other advantage is getting to the rides earlier. After breakfast, you can head straight to the most popular rides near the restaurant. This will enable you to beat the crowd. If you finish dining before rope-drop, though, you'll have to wait for rope-drop with everyone else but you'll still have a good start.
The Magic Kingdom Welcome Show
The Magic Kingdom Welcome Show is definitely worth the effort of getting out the door early. This show is the best way to start your day at the Magic Kingdom, not to mention the best way by far to start your first day ever visiting Disney World.
The show is performed on the train station platform at the entrance to the park. It begins promptly at 10 minutes before park opening. For days with early magic hours, it will begin 10 minutes before early magic hour begins and will not happen again that day for regular park opening.
"Hello everyone! Welcome to the most magical place on Earth!" This is the welcome greeting from the host, who is a "Main Street Citizen." The greeting is followed by a song, "Good Morning" with singers and dancers in their dapper attire. A short time later, the "family of the day" is introduced. They will help open the park.
You'll hear the train horn and see the steam from the engine which can only mean one thing: Mickey and his friends will soon be here. Usually, you'll see Mickey, Pluto, Donald, Chip and Dale, some of the princess, and some nostalgic characters as well. All of the characters join in with the singing and dancing on the platform and build the excitement of the crowd. After another song, Mickey leads the crowd in a Countdown from 10 to open the park. After "one" he releases fireworks.
Try to get a spot in the middle area if you can, and be sure to be there as early as you can.
Rope Drop
Disney generally allows guests to enter the parks 15-30 minutes before park opening. You can go to a certain point once you go through the turnstiles. You will notice a rope manned by cast members which will prevent you from passing through to ride areas. Head to the rope nearest the ride you are trying to get to quickly. At the official opening time, you will be able to proceed past the rope drop. Please note that in the Magic Kingdom, the cast members will start walking (with the rope stretched out) toward the popular attractions in that land. Guests are expected to follow; you are not allowed to pass the cast members.
Once you have made it past rope drop, you can quickly get in line for the most popular rides. This allows you to save your fast passes for busier times of the day. So, for example, should you get to the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train quickly, you won't need to use a fast pass to ride it.
Jedi Training Academy
Does your child want to become a Jedi? The Jedi Training Academy offers children (ages 4-12) the opportunity to enlist with the Jedi Order and become Jedis-in-training.
There are several 30-minute shows throughout the day. Each Jedi-in-training will receive a brown robe to wear and a light saber. During the show, they are trained in the ways of The Force and do battle against Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, and the Seventh Sister Inquisitor (from the Star Wars Rebels TV show). The Storm Troopers provide great comic relief; and, don't worry, the good guys always win in the end.
To sign up your child, visit the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost shop early in the morning. Spots are first come, first served and once the shows are filled for the day that is it. Be sure to head there at Rope Drop for your child's best chance to participate. If you make an early dining reservation at Hollywood and Vine for 8:00, you can make it to the Jedi Training Academy check in just before the park opens.
These are just a few great reasons to arrive at the parks early. You don't have to do it every day, but I certainly recommend it for some of your days. Have you experienced any of these early morning activities? How did you like them?
Thank you for reading and have a magical day!
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Thursday, 26 October, 2017, 05:05 - Singles Of The 1980sAnother remix for Kid Creole And The Coconuts. Today it is the turn of their classic song Stool Pigeon. It is fair to say that the coconuts that Mr Creole has with him on the original single front cover artwork are generally rather appealing, there is just no sign of any kid of stool. Hence on the remix we find a babe who is leaning over a stool. Still no sign of any pigeon but let's forgive her that omission. Dove!
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Consequences of Competition for the Pricing and Output Decisions of Firms
1. Potential buyers and sellers are numerous and each is so small relative to the market that individual decisions about purchases or output do not noticeably affect market demand or supply, nor, consequently, do individual decisions affect the market price.
2. Firms in the industry produce a homogeneous (standardized) good.
3. Barriers to entry or exit are insignificant in the long run; new firms are free to enter the industry if doing so appears profitable or exit if they anticipate losses.
Generic office supplies, most agricultural products, and a few other relatively homogeneous goods are produced in highly competitive markets. Each buyer or seller is too insignificant to single-handedly affect the total demand or supply of the good, leaving competitive buyers and sellers as quantity adjusting price takers; they have no choice but to accept the price set in the market. Price takers are buyers or sellers who are so small relative to a market that the effects of their transactions are inconsequential for market prices. Thus, individual competitive buyers view the supply curves facing them as perfectly elastic (horizontal) at the current market price. Similarly, competitive sellers perceive the demand curves they face as horizontal at the market price.
Competition usually connotes rivalry. We all grow up competing for grades, merit badges, positions on teams, and dates. Iowa farmers broadly compete with other farmers from all around the globe. How are prices set for their corn, wheat, or pigs? Do farmers argue that their products are superior and so should command a premium price? Clearly not. Nor do they offer coupons or instant winner bingo to compete for buyers.
Competitive price setting occurs for basic farm products (from eggs to sugar to orange juice concentrate), raw materials (coal or crude oil), primary products (steel or lumber), and precious metals (gold or silver) roughly 240 business days each year at commodity exchanges in major cities around the globe.2 Market prices are set for hundreds of commodities in an auction environment by the bids and offers of thousands of buyers and sellers or their broker representatives.
Commodity exchanges seem chaotic to visitors. Commodities are traded in a climate approaching pure competition, primarily by public outcry. Wild-eyed traders angle various numbers of fingers overhead and scream bids and offers on a huge, crowded trading floor. The din rivals that during the opening kickoff at the Super Bowl. No single buyer or seller can sway prices as bids and offers are accepted or rejected. A trader may buy cotton for a Tokyo customer one minute and sell Georgia peanuts the next, but most traders are narrowly specialized. Small farmers often sell their entire crop at the going market price in a single transaction. Farmers are examples of price takers.
If you struck gold at your sand-and-gravel site, you could sell all the gold you mined at the going market price ($600), as shown in Figure 1. The demand curve facing each purely competitive mine is a horizontal line (d) at the market price (Pe = $600). Trying to charge a price above Pe would result in no sales, while cutting price below Pe would not increase the ability to sell gold: all your output can be sold at the going price. Thus, purely competitive firms decide what amounts of output to produce and sell at current prices. Even firms mining hundreds of claims using millions of dollars worth of equipment can sell gold only at the going price. This is why pure competitors, including farmers, are price takers.
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Unisys Unified Social Business to be showcased at SharePoint Conference 2014: What's Your Readiness Score?
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Whether you are just beginning your transformation to an enterprise social business platform or looking to re-energize an existing initiative, understanding your social readiness score is a critical step in ensuring a successful implementation.
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If you are planning to attend the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2014 (#SPC14) from March 3-6, 2014 at the Venetian Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, you can stop by our booth #114 to take our brief enterprise social business readiness assessment. You will then receive your free social readiness score and conference crowd-sourced benchmark report post conference.
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Two weeks ago we lost a friend in the tragic Cougar Helicopter crash in St. John's. Tim was the co-pilot. He got out of the forces at the same time as my husband and they went to the same helicopter course in West Palm Beach. That's where I met Tim. What a nice charming men. He had four beautiful kids that he was proud of. Did not see them often, because they were living in a different province with their mom. He was only 47 years old. Tomorrow we will go to his funeral in our town.
Since two weeks what kept me going was reading your blogs. It helped me go thru my days. Weeks ago I received two awards. I would love to pass the awards to everyone in the blogging community but will play by the rules:
I would like to thank Val of More than Burnt Toast who has bestowed me with the Triple Award!! She is always there for me at the right time. She did sent me emails of encouragement when I needed them. She always brightens my days. Please take time to visit her beautiful blog.
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I also received the Friendship Award from Sam of My Carolina Kitchen. I just discovered Sam's blog not too long ago. She's passionate about food and writes a food column in the Cherokee Scout newspaper in Murphy, North Carolina. I really liked when she took us on a tour of The Pâtisserie and Boulangerie in Saint-Remy-de-Provence in France. Pictures on her blog.
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A final transfer of prior travel photos from one location on the blog to here. I visited the coast of Maine in 2011 for a gray and overcast weekend. There was truly so much more to see but the visit was more to visit friends at the time. Hopefully someday I'll be able to return and see more.
Category: Maine
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Ram Island Ledge Lighthouse on a stormy day when thoughts were heavy and choices hard.


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There are two issues with dining at Icebergs. First, it's frequently booked out. Second, it's in Sydney.
Thankfully, Blackbird Bar & Grill has solved your problems. On Thursday night, flavours from one of Sydney's most celebrated restaurants are making a one-off appearance at the Brisbane riverside eatery. Icebergs x Blackbird is a culinary combination that will bring together Monty Koludrovic, head chef at the iconic Icebergs Dining Room and Bar in Bondi, and long-time friend and Blackbird exec chef, Jake Nicolson.
The two met years ago while working in London. "Monty and I share the same ethos: delicious food served simply, and the best quality produce we can get our hands on, both in Australia and internationally," Nicholson says.
Koludrovic and Nicholson will be heading up the Blackbird kitchen together. The evening will begin with canapés and cocktails, followed by a four-course meal. For mains, there's the classic Italian fare Icebergs is renowned for, such as handmade pasta dishes, as well as a signature boneless rib-eye steak. Nicolson includes a Queensland touch with Moreton Bay bug roasted in a brown-butter emulsion.
Dessert is a new signature, the "Whitewash", which imitates the breaking of waves and pays homage to the famous Icebergs pavlova. "People can expect some unique flavours and different textures," says Nicolson.
The menu is matched with sommelier-selected wines, courtesy of Icebergs' James Hird (2015 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year) and Blackbird's Penny Grant (2014 Brisbane Times Good Food Guide Champagne Pol Roger Sommelier of the Year), who will both be present on the night.
Blackbird's waterfront venue recalls Bondi's swanky ocean views but Nicolson wants this to be a relaxed event. "We want it to feel like New Year's Day at the Icebergs."
Icebergs x Blackbird takes over Blackbird Bar & Grill this Thursday, August 25. Tickets are $175 pp.


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On Saturday, April 29th, NBC network affiliate KGET-TV broadcast a segment on high-speed rail in Bakersfield, California. In the segment, news anchor Jim Scott leads a discuss the potential of high-speed rail to revitalize the city's downtown area. Joining him in studio were SOM Associate Gunnar Hand, City Councilman Andre Gonzalez, and Community Development Director Jacquelyn Kitchen.
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African Masks: From the Barbier-Mueller Collection, Geneva
Now available in paperback, this beautiful volume presents nearly 250 of the finest African masks from the incomparable Barbier-Mueller Collection, which is unique in its vast number of masterpieces and wide geographic scope.
The book includes one hundred color plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular celebrations.
An introductory text by renowned scholars describes how the masks are constructed, examines their significance in African culture, and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading.
A unique contribution to literature on African art, this book is also a wonderful introduction to countless fascinating, ages-old spiritual traditions still being practiced today.
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African Masks: From the Barbier-Mueller Collection, Geneva
This book was first published in 1967. When I took up my first teaching post, teaching Art and Craft in a middle school, it was on my book shelf.
As someone who had never made mask before it lead me through the stages of learning how to make animal masks for the annual Christmas Nativity Plays. The beauty of paper is that it is one of the most available of materials. It comes in a range of thicknesses, qualities and colours and ultimately it is very easily worked.
The book combines the features of paper with simple designs to get you started. As it progresses the designs become more complex. I have always found after a little trial and error even the most complex masks become accessible. I always try them out in ordinary printer paper until I understand the construction.
Why do I recommend this book to you? Simple, it is great to use with children of all ages. I have used it on my mask making courses with teachers. Everyone that has come across it has found something in it to inspire or help them with ideas.
Whenever I start a mask making course I begin by working from a piece of printer paper. Using scissors I rapidly transform it into a face following some ideas I gained from the book.
It may have been around for nearly 40 years, the illustrations may seem dated, but it has ideas to be developed or simply copied. It is an essential addition to any mask makers library or any art department book shelf. It only costs $7.95 US. or £7.95 UK.
The Barnes and Noble link is below
Paper Mask Making
Dover Publications
Isbn 0-486-23181-X
This well illustrated book is to my thoughts a classic. It is a catalogue of the styles of masks found in the countries on the West Coast of Africa. The informative introductory text gives a back around to the types and styles. Segy classifies the masks as to their types and usage.
What makes the book so good though is the illustrations. On initial viewing the pictures are grainy black and white. Look beyond for they are clear illustrations of a massive range of masks. In fact there are 260 individual photographs. Each one clearly showing a specific style of mask.
Between the two parts of the book the written and the visual you have a fantastic over view of masks of this area. Also most of the masks are old danced masks from quality collections.
It has Dogon,
Ashanti and more.
I use this book whenever a mask crops up that I do not know the originating tribe or area. I can only recommend it.
Barnes and Noble stock it at $16.95.
Masks of Black Africa
Before clip art their books were an invaluable source of copyright free source from many eras and
cultures. For teaching I found them an invaluable source of images for students to use.
They also buy reprint rights to out of print books such as my favourite Paper Masks Making book
(reviewed last month ) and the one reviewed above.
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Masks The Art of Expression edited by John Mack. British Museum Press 1994.
ISBN 0-7141-2530-X. 224 pages with 150 colour plates.
I forget how long I have owned this book. But you can tell it has been lovingly worn. It has been in my book box at many mask courses and recommended to many people. Even if you don't read the text just buy it for the pictures.
It is a large book about 22x28 cm, lavishly illustrated with high quality colour pictures. As the photographs all come from the British Museum then you can appreciate the quality. Their collection of mask is represented right through form Egyptian death mask to more recent Noh masks. Each mask being of the highest quality, as one would expect from a world renowned museum.
When I have a question this is often the book that I turn to. First the pictures help with some identification and then the text offers further support.
The writers are mostly British Museum curators or ex-curators. Each one having an expertise in a particular area. John Mack the editor being knowledgeable in African traditions. JCH King having deep knowledge of North American traditions.
The book is arranged in eighth sections covering masking in
Mexico and Highland South America
Northwest Coast of America
Ancient Greece and Rome
Ancient Egypt
Whilst not a specialist book it covers many intriguing aspects of masks and is a good starting point for a collection of books on masks.
For a general reader this could be the one book that you would want.
Highly recommended.
IB May 2005
Another of my favourite books is Spirit Faces.
Spirit Faces, by Gary Wyatt
Thames and Hudson
£ 12.95 in the UK.
If you love, as I do, West Coast North American native masks this is an essential book to have. It is a collection of colour photographs of modern mask with a brief commentary on each.
The introduction gives a brief background to the area, history and revival of the arts of this area. You may or may not, know that the art and culture of this area was severely repressed. At times brutally and cruelly. The revival began with exhibitions in the 1940's.
Now there is a thriving art world in this area using traditional forms and themes developing as the artists realise new ambitions.
The rest of the book is divided into three sections
Narrative Masks
Clan and Crest Masks
Shaman and Transformation Masks
Followed by biographical notes on each artist.
The book features 23 contemporary artists including
Bruce Alfred
Joe David
Beau Dick
Tim Paul
Art Thompson
To name but a few.
Each one of the 75 vibrant photographs is supported by comments from the artist. It helps the reader, giving insight into the mind of the artist and his thoughts on his work.
If you don't have this book in your collection check it out and see what I mean. I'm sure it will become a favoured feature of your book collection.


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Merrill Lynch Investment Managers joint chief operating officers Carol Galley and Stephen Zimmerman are retiring.
Current co-head of MLIM Americas Robert Doll has been appointed chief investment officer. Head of MLIM Europe, Middle East and Africa Peter Gibbs will become chief operating officer.
Zimmerman's retirement is effective from June 30 but Galley will stay until the end of the year. The pair have worked together for 30 years. Both began their careers in 1971 at Mercury Asset Management – then part of SG Warburg.
They both joined Merrill's executive management committee when Merrill Lynch bought Mercury in 1997 for £3.1bn, becoming joint chief operating officers of MLIM last year when the Merrill Lynch and Mercury asset management units were combined.
Galley gained fame in fund management circles in 1996 when she voted Mercury's 14.6 per cent stake in the family-owned Forte hotel chain in favour of a £3.6bn hostile takeover bid by Granada.
Both have cited personal reasons for retirement. Galley will continue with outside interests such as being a trustee of the Royal Opera House Trust. Zimmerman intends to spend more time with his family and in work for charity organisations.
Doll joined MLIM in June from US mutual fund company Oppenheimer Funds. Gibbs was previously with Mercury before being appointed MLIM Europe, Middle East & Africa head in 1999.
Merrill Lynch chairman and chief executive David Komansky says: "Carol Galley and Stephen Zimmerman are two of the most distinguished and respected leaders in the asset management industry.
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