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Hello, i'm a guy that want to try out an experiment, and it's about everyone. I want to see how many people that wants to donate 0,3 USD to me, just to see how many that wants to do it.
If you just can donate 0,3 USD, i would be more than happy! | {
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Daijon Harden was booked on 9/12/2018 12:52:17 AM. Harden was arrested by LEBANON POLICE DEPARTMENT in Boone, Indiana. Harden was 21 years old at the time of the arrest.
Daijon Harden may not have been convicted of the charges or crimes listed and are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Please contact the LEBANON POLICE DEPARTMENT for more information regarding arrest records. | {
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Address: Driffield Showground, Driffield, East Yorkshire.
See links for alternative Sunday 2nd June, 2019 car boots.
The Driffield District Lion's Outdoor Boot Sale usually takes place every Sunday. From June through to September. Sellers should arrive at 07.00am, and buying begins from 09.00am. The boot sale is organised by Driffield District Lions, who can be reached on 01377 270 726. Please contact them to check the boot sale is going ahead. | {
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Q: Grails App with java service and JMS I'm starting out with Grails and want to build a sample application.
Below is the flow of the application I'm envisioning. I'll follow up with questions.
The flow of the app:
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*User uploads a file
*controller gets the file and just sends a response back saying "uploaded"
*File is put in a JMS queue
*Java service running separately fetches the file from the queue and processes it (just reads the first word)
*Java service puts the response back (where does it put the response?)
*Grails App will read the response and present it to the user
Questions
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*Where does the java service put the data after reading the file?
*How does the grails app read the data put by the java sevice?
*Is there something missing from my understanding? I plan to use grails jms plugin and ActiveMQ
*Can something be improved in this architecture? This is a prototype I'm putting together for a bigger application.
I would really appreciate any articles/tutorials on an example of a simple app like the one above...?
A: In you case JMS is used in a synchonous way, so it depends on your JMS provider if you can do this. If the JMS provider is able of doing synchronous communication you put the answer after the file processsing into a reply queue.
In the synchronous JMS way, the java service will wait for a response from the JMS provider so can can present the response from the service back to the controller and then to the user...
So..:
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*User uploads a file
*controller gets the file and just sends a it to the JMS queue and waits for response!
*Java service running separately fetches the file from the queue and processes it (just reads the first word)
*Java service puts the response back in a reply queue
*Controller wil get the response reads the response and present it to the user
Your page could be a nice ajax page that presents the user with a processing spinner.
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Effects of Hyperlipidemia and Cardiovascular Diseases on Proliferation, Differentiation and Homing of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Author(s): Xin Ye, School of Dentistry, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China Chengfei Zhang*. Comprehensive Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong SAR, China
Journal Name: Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy
DOI : 10.2174/1574888X12666170316105805
Background: Various clinical studies have revealed that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are associated with bone loss diseases such as osteoporosis and periodontitis, especially in older population. As one of the best-established risk factors of CVD, hyperlipidemia is also reported to interfere with the metabolism, function and regeneration of mineralized tissues. Derived from postnatal tissue reservoirs, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are considered promising cell sources for mesenchymal and non-mesenchymal tissue regeneration based on their capacities for self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation as well as potent immunosuppressive effects, secretion of cytokines and regulation of vascularization. MSCs could home to the injury sites from peripheral circulation, proliferate and differentiate into bone-forming cells, therefore significantly enhancing bone regeneration. However, elevated blood lipid levels affect the physiological behaviors of MSCs, as well as the performance of transplanted MSCs.
Objective: This review aims to summarize the effects of hyperlipidemia and CVD on the proliferation, osteogenic differentiation and homing of MSCs. The principal observations of the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms as well as the effects of lipid-lowering therapy on MSCs are also discussed.
Keywords: Cardiovascular diseases, homing, hyperlipidemia, mesenchymal stem cells, osteogenic differentiation, proliferation.
Title:Effects of Hyperlipidemia and Cardiovascular Diseases on Proliferation, Differentiation and Homing of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Author(s):Xin Ye and Chengfei Zhang *
Affiliation:School of Dentistry, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, Comprehensive Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong SAR
Keywords:Cardiovascular diseases, homing, hyperlipidemia, mesenchymal stem cells, osteogenic differentiation, proliferation.
Abstract:Background: Various clinical studies have revealed that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are associated with bone loss diseases such as osteoporosis and periodontitis, especially in older population. As one of the best-established risk factors of CVD, hyperlipidemia is also reported to interfere with the metabolism, function and regeneration of mineralized tissues. Derived from postnatal tissue reservoirs, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are considered promising cell sources for mesenchymal and non-mesenchymal tissue regeneration based on their capacities for self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation as well as potent immunosuppressive effects, secretion of cytokines and regulation of vascularization. MSCs could home to the injury sites from peripheral circulation, proliferate and differentiate into bone-forming cells, therefore significantly enhancing bone regeneration. However, elevated blood lipid levels affect the physiological behaviors of MSCs, as well as the performance of transplanted MSCs.
Xin Ye and Chengfei Zhang *, "Effects of Hyperlipidemia and Cardiovascular Diseases on Proliferation, Differentiation and Homing of Mesenchymal Stem Cells", Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy (2017) 12: 377. https://doi.org/10.2174/1574888X12666170316105805
https://doi.org/10.2174/1574888X12666170316105805 Print ISSN
DOI: 10.2174/1574888X12666170316105805
Use of Antimicrobial Peptides Against Microbial Biofilms: Advantages and Limits
Modulation of microRNAs in Tooth Root and Periodontal Tissue Development
Infection, its Treatment and the Risk for Stroke
Periodontitis, Endothelial Dysfunction and Atherosclerosis
Vascular Disease Prevention
Periodontitis and Periodontal Drug Delivery Systems: A Review
Current Drug Therapy
Smoking and Atherosclerosis: Mechanisms of Disease and New Therapeutic Approaches
Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Innocent Bystanders or Partners in Crime?
Inhibitory Effects of 1,4-disubstituted Thiosemicarbazide Derivatives on Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis Mono-species Biofilms
Advanced Glycation End Products: A Link Between Periodontitis and Diabetes Mellitus?
Current Diabetes Reviews
Lactoferrin, A Marker for Periodontal Disease
Synthesis and Cytotoxic Activities of Difluoro-Dimethoxy Chalcones
Periodontal Disease and Periodontal Tissue Regeneration
Formulation, Antimicrobial and Toxicity Evaluation of Bioceramic based Ofloxacin Loaded Biodegradable Microspheres for Periodontal Infection
Current Drug Delivery
Periodontal Pathogens are Likely to be Responsible for the Development of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Current Rheumatology Reviews
Relevance of Dyslipidaemia and its Consequences in Periodontal Patients with Co-Existing Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Mellitus: Therapeutic Targets
Salivary Total Sialic Acid Levels Increase in Breast Cancer Patients: A Preliminary Study
The Lipophilicity, Pharmacokinetics, and Cellular Uptake of Different Chemically-Modified Tetracyclines (CMTs)
Epigenetics and Periodontal Disease: Hope to Tame the Untameable
Current Gene Therapy
Periodontal Bacteria Aggravate Chronic Renal Failure Induced by Subtotal Nephrectomy in Mice
Immunology, Endocrine & Metabolic Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Under Re-organization)
Arthritis and Periodontitis: An Association Debated for Over Two Centuries | {
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https://www.milfordmirror.com/al-columns/binge-and-repeat-al-columns/article/Binge-and-Repeat-Dodging-death-with-Russian-Doll-13894825.php
Binge and Repeat: Dodging death with Russian Doll
TinaMarie Craven
Published 10:07 am EST, Monday, February 18, 2019
Natasha Lyonne stars in "Russian Doll," the Netflix series she co-created, revolving around her character being caught in a time-loop on her birthday.
Lyonne plays Nadia, a woman who doesn't particularly care about herself at all, while also being an incredibly selfish person. That is, until she dies. After every death Nadia comes back and finds herself in the bathroom of her friend's apartment at the birthday party being held in her honor. And it seems that no matter what Nadia does she can't avoid dying. She gets hit by a car, falls down the stairs, falls into open grates and just keeps finding her way back to the ominous bathroom.
As she begins to question her sanity she tries to prevent her death in different ways and goes on a quest to see if she's having a bad drug reaction, if she's haunted or if her mother's mental issues have finally manifested in her own mind.
That is, until Nadia encounters Alan. From there the story gains more traction and moves away from a dark humored "Groundhog Day" to a deliberately deeper storyline, but we won't give away too much.
Lyonne (who also stars in Netflix's "Orange Is The New Black") dives headfirst into her character's emotional trauma, providing a softer performance while maintaining Nadia's sardonic humor. Charlie Barnett's turn as the rigid Alan is anything but stiff, pouring humanity into what could have been an otherwise bland character.
"Russian Doll" has eight half-hour episodes available on Netflix. Fans might also enjoy the spookier series about the Crane family surviving their ghosts in Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House." Those looking for a thriller without the horror should press play on Amazon's "Homecoming," which follows a woman trying to figure out what happened to her when she was working at a facility for veterans. | {
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Video Syndication Platform Connatix Introduces Stories for Publishers
By Melynda Fuller
With the traffic and monetary instability associated with social media, publishers are frequently seeking new ways to bring their content to readers, while also maintaining a healthy bottom line. Even when social-media plans work, algorithm changes, social-media scandals and a scarcity of ad revenue dollars circulating outside the duopoly often put publishers in a precarious position.
Video syndication and monetization platform Connatix, one of the fastest growing in the native advertising realm, introduces Stories for Publishers as an option to alleviate the sting of social media reliance.
Built on Connatix proprietary tech stack, Stories for Publishers is a stand-alone product that allows publishers to develop and integrate their contact in a social-media-like setting on their own site, where they can control the monetization and quality of their content. The product also provides publishers with access to the Connatix programmatic marketplace for monetization.
"Publishers are investing resources in creating unique vertical, visual and interactive content to be consumed by users, but they publish this content on social platforms, thus losing the ability to monetize their hard work and maintain a sustainable business," David Kashak, CEO/founder of Connatix told Publishing Insider.
"We understood this problem and wanted to bring the control back to the publishers so they can interact with users through a similar experience, but on their own terms," he adds.
The platform is based on a set of intuitive tools that "ingest and index the editorial content and semi-automatically create the structure for the story item." The editor can easily customize the look and feel of a story and also control the ways in which readers interact with it. The platform allows editors to use content they've already created and know works.
Publishers control monetization of the unit through short vertical video ads inserted between story items.
According to Kashak, advertisers have been investing in this type of creative to comply with social-media standards. Stories for Publishers allows them to seamlessly advertise on a publisher's own website without the need for those "walled-garden environments."
Kashak says: "This allows gestures, such as clicking, swiping and tapping to engage with the unit. A special emphasis is given to interactivity through surveys, which allow the user to express opinions and get the crowed response as well."
The company has been working with several major publishers to create stories on the platform and announcements should follow in the coming weeks.
Read the article on MediaPost
Stories for Publishers: Launched!
Facebook & Publishers: Frenemies Forever?
Q&A: The Full Story on 'Stories for Publishers' | {
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SOPA AND PIPA GONE, NOW THE OPEN ACT?
Reid indeed acknowledged that "recent events" — the blackout on Wikipedia and other sites including Reddit and the other protests involving an estimated 115,000 websites this past Wednesday — had played a role in his decision to postpone the vote.
Hollywood, the music recording industry, book publishers and the United States Chamber of Commerce have all backed SOPA and PIPA, as a means to stop the "rampant piracy of American cultural wares" by websites overseas.
Cheng said her group is working on drafting a Internet User's Bill of Rights at the moment.
Internet activists have claimed victory in the fight against SOPA and PIPA. But we need to focus equal scrutiny on the OPEN Act and, as Cheng says, ask if policing online piracy as these bills describe is in the best interests of all; in the best interests of keeping the internet the site of innovation, creativity and freedom of expression that we have come to know it to be.
Willetts science plan a Pipe Dream?
Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts announced on Friday an ambition to make Britain the best place in the world to do science.
In a speech at Policy Exchange, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts argued that Britain's our universities, science facilities and researchers – are the best single hope for making our way in the high-tech world of the future, creating jobs and opportunities and boosting high-tech economic growth.
However like most of the ambitious projects the government are keen to launch the downside to this is there will absolutely no extra Government financial support for its abitious plans, he said: "There will be no additional Government funding. This time we will be looking to private finance and perhaps sponsorship from some of the businesses that are keen to recruit more British graduates".
Let's hope that there is private financial investment and sponsorship – but in these financial times when companies like Pfizer closed with 2,400 jobs in Kent last year, Unilever laying over a thousand staff in December and BAE lost 3000 jobs in early 2011 – I wonder who will invest and where he optimistically thinks money will actually be found to ensure Universities are helped with his ambitious plans?
Following the public launch of the Charter for the Recognition of Every Casualty of Armed Violence, the Every Casualty team has redeveloped www.everycasualty.org into a more dynamic, purposeful and accessible public platform.
The new site highlights the Charter and its signatories, and how others can join them. it also gives prominence to the International Practitioner Network (IPN) of casualty recorders. Other new features include a map marking the global representation of the IPN, as well as a revamped News & Comment page that showcases published items of direct relevance to the principle and practice of casualty recording.
We believe no individual should die without their death being recorded. There is nothing special in this belief: it is one that all human societies have put into practice throughout history, and is reflected in the many ways in which we remember and honour the dead.But there is still one cause of death, armed violence, whose victims not only fail to be properly recorded, but predictably occur – and fail to be recorded – en masse.Why should these victims have their lives violently cut short with little or no effort expended to discover the circumstances, or even the very fact, of their death? And how can attempts to reduce the incidence and impact of armed violence in wars and other extreme security breakdowns succeed unless we make genuine efforts to monitor and understand the human consequences?
There are some people who have the misguided impression that the internet is not regulated, want it either not regulated or self-regulated – actually it is and by many agencies.
Those that think it safe to search into a search engine hopefully realise that Google has stored every single search since it started – it says to improve its engine, but it stores the particular search IP tracing route, and search engines are obligated to provide any activity that a federal government and police organisations across the world require of them. Newsgroups are monitored which led very only onto to every US and now worldwide universities flagging known '.alt' newsgroups that carried discussion or video and imagery that is suspicious. Those using anonymizing software or privately browsing are also not above the law as every agency has the power to trace those users and even file sharing and torrent searching is of course monitored by clients and law enforcement.
Viral services and viral videos are monitored of course – one famous example was of animal abuse, where users of YouTube who found a video of a dog being thrown off a bridge immediately reported the abuse within the video to YouTube who then not only removed the video but sent information to police authorities in Lithuania who used image recognition and enhancement software to not only trace the bridges location and through local investigation of residents were able to track the two individuals – both the person recording the footage and the animal abuser – no viral of this actual video is now to be found but a viral of their apology to angry people outside the court before their subsequent sentencing is in existence.
Famously the technology of organization is the UK such as M.I.5 and CESG (part of GCHQ) monitors every text, internet activity and telephone with special tracking software and utilizing the enhanced tracking and keyword software from companies such as NARUS or sound analyzer in milliseconds and plans to record a database have also been discussed. More recently the finding and subsequent sending of a specialist SEAL unit flown into Pakistan by new specialist stealth helicopter would never have occurred unless the CIA had been able to monitor through a database of thousands of Islamic extremist with al-Qaeda connections one telephone call out of millions its computers were tracking and observing that led to a particular runner of al-Qaeda into Pakistan leading then to spy plane and satellite activity in tracking down the of the Abbottabad compound in Pakistan.
Google is fast becoming the most richest company in the world (Walmart holds that position) it is currently valued at making roughly $69 Billion a year from its advertising revenue. Originally the search engine software was written by two students at Stanford University by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. They wanted to create software that indexes the internet. Larry Page's name is given to the phrase "PageRank" as it was his ability to write software that recognised 'keywords' and their relevance in finding a relavent site – so in "Search Engine Optimisation" your content and keywords dominate.
Originally in 1991 the only software available was "Archie" and "Gopher" . Yahoo! came into existence when two students( Jerry Yang and David Filo) created a search engine software in January 1994. However Yahoo! became cumbersome in it's loading as advertising was introduced to its search page – and so in 1996 Google took over and the rest is history – many search engines have appeared (Altovista, AskJeaves, Excite, Lycos, etc.) But only one has dominated due to its simpliticty of being one of the best web crawlers.
So when you search on Google's servers – you're not searching the internet as such (that is impossible) only searching the index of Google which scans and then stores cached pages of its monthly scan of the internet. However – be careful when writing your website and make sure you have all the links correct otherwise Google will see missing links. Basically Google reads only words and links URLs.
Nottinghamshire Police recently decided to settle with an out of court payment in the case of Rizwaan Sabir the student who emailed a copy of the "Al-Qaeda Training manual on the internet.
Mr Sabir was held for a week in police custody as a terror threat and released a week without charge.
The Police have maintained his arrest was necessary and the detention reasonable give the spespected offience. Mr Sabir maintaining that his arrest and detention were unlawful, and amounted to a false imprisonment.
Mr Sabir said he'd emailed his a copy of Al-Quada manual to a friend helping him draft his PHD into counter-terrorism at the University of Nottingham and that the manual was not only on the internet but a fuller version available at the University's own library or bookshops including Waterstones and W H Smith.
Mr Sabir felt the police over zealously in his arrest, however Nottinghamshire police while apologising for a search of his vehicle in November 2010 deny acting disproportionately in his arrest that the out of court settlement acted as a less expensive apology for the search of his vehicle.
Two students from Cornell University recently paired up to 'artificial intelligence' to hold a conversation with each other and the results are truly interesting.
Within a short time the the AI conversation from the two on-line "chatbots", named Alan and Sruthi turned argumentative. The reason for this the students explained is that the AI program has been around since 1997, and used previously in situations with humans 'talking' with the program – therefore arguments as to the credibility of the 'other person' (in reality the AI program) was learned by the program as the humans questioned the other person and the program learns to defend it's credibility.
As you can see random distraction answers have also been learned by the program – such as 'I am not a robot, I am a Unicorn'.
Jason Yosinski and Igor Labutov explained that when they left the robots to converse with each other they were "stunned" at the result.
Nominet, the registrar that handles .uk domains, is moving ahead with proposed rules (PDF) that could allow law enforcement agencies to request a domain be shut down without a court order.
The registrar launched the process in response to a request from the Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). Currently Nominet's rules don't allow for domains to be shut down for criminal reasons, though in the past it has blocked domains at the request of law enforcement agencies on the pretext that they provided false contact details.
Suspension of a domain will not require a court order but should be limited to circumstances where necessary "to prevent serious and immediate consumer harm", according to Nominet.
The draft proposal would establish a process under which law enforcement agencies would request a domain be blocked in cases where "suspension is proportionate, necessary, and urgent".
The policy would cover cases in which a site is involved in crimes covered under the Serious Crimes Act 2007, including fraud, prostitution, money laundering, blackmail and copyright infringement.
generate ideas and understand the outcomes.
of the project, which it terms "Systems of Neuromorphic Adaptive Plastic Scalable Electronics" (SyNAPSE).
a century," said Dharmendra Modha, project leader for IBM Research. | {
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Note that you often have acronyms underlined in the website. By moving your mouse cursor over them, you can get a direct description.
REG Registration Facility Allows easy registration of new modules/plug-ins for RSBAC.
ADF Access control Decision Facility RSBAC's part of the framework deciding about every access, includes all decision modules.
SO Security Officer Sometimes secoff, the user usually taking care of the security attributes.
DAC Discretionary Access Control Usually default Linux's access control, leave the access right control at the discretion of the user.
ACI Access Control Information Target related meta data like attributes and other meta data like role definitions.
ACC Access Control Context Decision relevant context data from the kernel environment.
ACE Access Control Entry Attribute storing the ACI.
AUTH Authenticated User Controls user authentification, user id changes.
UM User Management In kernel user management. Replaces traditional shadow-based passwords.
RC Role Compatibility Put subjects into roles, with access to only certain types. Very powerfull.
ACL Access Control List Lists of simple access control information rights, per subject.
MAC Mandatory Access Control (Bell-LaPadula) Enforces access contol per immutable security level.
PAX Protection Against eXecution, or PAge Exec Various memory protections, NX emulation, address space randomisation.
DAZ Dazuko Antivirus interface for RSBAC, using Dazuko.
CAP Linux Capabilities Control Linux's Posix Capabilities implementation (net raw, dac override, etc.).
JAIL Jail:) Confines subjects into an hermetic jail, like an improved chroot.
RES Resources Control Linux's resource limits (CPU time per user, etc.).
FF File Flags Simple attribute flags per file/directory.
PM Privacy Module Takes care of user's privacy, and private data. | {
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We promise you'll love every bite of this creamy, chocolatey and smooth peanut butter pie!
I mean come on, look at that picture! It has us drooling every time we see it.
Not only does it look amazing, it also requires NO BAKING!
It really doesn't get easier and more delicious than this. Trust us.
This recipe is also Dairy and Gluten Free.
Whip up this peanut butter pie recipe for any occasion, or no occasion at all.
It's really that simple and quick!
Add the dates to a food processor and process until smooth.
Next, add the almond flour and cocoa powder to the date mixture and blend until smooth and combined.
Press this crust mixture into the bottom of a small cake pan until a smooth, even layer has formed.
Add the peanut butter cream ingredients to a bowl and blend until smooth using a mixer.
Add the peanut butter cream to the pan with the crust and form an even layer.
Once the Peanut Butter Pie is chilled, remove the pie from the refrigerator and cut into slices ENJOY!
** To get the coconut cream to settle to the top of the coconut milk can, place the cans in the refrigerator overnight. Save the coconut water for smoothies! | {
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Mauss est un patronyme porté notamment par :
Patronymie
Fabrice Mauss (1978-), auteur-compositeur-interprète français, leader du groupe MAUSS (2001-2008).
Karl Mauss (1898-1959), General der Panzertruppe allemand pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
Marcel Mauss (1872-1950), anthropologue, ethnologue et sociologue français, souvent considéré comme le "père de l'ethnologie française".
Mouvements
Pour la revue du « Mouvement Anti-Utilitariste en Sciences Sociales », voir Revue du MAUSS.
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A Description of the Annual Cycle in Sea Surface Temperature and Upper Ocean Heat in the Equatorial Atlantic
Thomas J. Weingartner, University of South Florida
https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0485(1991)021<0083:ADOTAC>2.0.CO;2
Temperature and velocity time series, obtained by surface moorings during the Seasonal Response of the Equatorial Atlantic Experiment, are used to investigate the role of ocean dynamics upon the annual cycle of equatorial sea surface temperature (SST) and upper ocean heat. The annual cycle in SST is explained by different mechanisms, each operant at different phases of the cycle. The boreal springtime decrease in SST results from upwelling in response to the seasonal intensification of easterly wind stress. This upwelling causes the seasonal formation of the cold tongue along the equator in the central and eastern portions of the basin. An early summer increase in SST is attributed to the meridional convergence of Reynolds' heat flux associated with surface current instability-generated waves. After the instability waves abate, SST and mixed layer depth remain relatively steady from late summer through fall when the advective terms are small and cancelling, suggesting that surface heating is then balanced by a diffusive flux at the base of the mixed layer. SST increases in wintertime following the seasonal relaxation in easterly wind stress, thus, completing its annual cycle. This increase is attributed to the concentration of the surface flux over a mixed layer that is shoaling due to both the basin-wide adjustment of the thermocline and the local reduction in turbulent energy production. Thus, SST variations are found to be most closely controlled by ocean dynamics during those times when the thermocline is adjusting basin-wide to the seasonal changes in wind stress; either directly by large advective fluxes (boreal spring-summer) or indirectly by mediating mixed layer depth (boreal winter). Analyses at 75 m depth show zonal and vertical advection to be important, and within a control volume over the upper 150 m all of the advective terms are important.
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Weingartner, Thomas J. and Weisberg, Robert H., "A Description of the Annual Cycle in Sea Surface Temperature and Upper Ocean Heat in the Equatorial Atlantic" (1991). Marine Science Faculty Publications. 144. | {
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This Spiced Apple Cider recipe is so easy yet so delicious. Kept hot in a crock pot, it's the perfect drink for your all your holiday gatherings.
We usually make this apple cider in a big pot for Thanksgiving dinner, but obviously it would be good for any family dinner get together during this season. The easiest way to make this, I found, is in a crock pot, just let it simmer and keep your drink hot all night.
This recipe came from one of Ryan's aunts. A few years ago, Ryan's cousins came over for dinner one night after Thanksgiving and brought over some apple cider in a thermos. It was delicious! Ever since then, we've made the same recipe every Thanksgiving. It is a super simple recipe, using bottled apple cider instead of cooking down a basket of apples yourself, so it will be ready in just a pinch. And amidst all the holiday craziness, a simple recipe is just the thing to ease your mind.
Put all ingredients into a large pot, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and serve hot.
You can also cook this in a crock pot to keep the drink hot all night. First set the crock pot on high to bring the cider to a boil, then put it on warm setting. This will keep the cider piping hot throughout dinner.
If you have left over, keep in the fridge. This spiced apple cider also tastes excellent when served cold. | {
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This project, a new building at Finkbine Golf Course, is for the purpose of providing an indoor training/practice facility for the University of Iowa men's and women's golf team. It is located at the west end of the existing outdoor driving range at Finkbine Golf Course.
The facility includes men's and women's locker rooms, coach and assistant coach's offices, a team lounge, and a club repair/storage area. Additionally the facility contains a performance studio for practicing chipping and putting on a special turf which is designed to replicate a normal putting green and fringe area. There are two heated hitting bays with five hitting stations, which allows golfers to hit golf balls during the winter months, into the outdoor driving range. Video capability is provided in order to film and analyze a golfer's swing mechanics. | {
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These easy to make mushrooms are stuffed with a delicious mixture of bread crumbs, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, and chopped garlic, parsley and basil.
Add olive oil to sauté pan over low heat. Add garlic to infuse with oil, for about 15 minutes.
Place breadcrumbs, cheese, herbs, salt & pepper to bowl. Add oil mixture to moisten.
Next wipe mushrooms clean, snap off stems & set them in an oiled baking pan, caps side up. Lightly stuff the mushrooms with the mixture & drizzle with remaining olive oil. | {
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Syria: Disruption to Alouk Water Station - Flash update #01 (As of 28 April 2021)
On 12 April, the Alouk water station in Al-Hasakeh Governorate stopped functioning, reportedly due to a fire at the Derbasiyah electricity substation which serves as the main source of electricity for Alouk.
While the situation remains fluid and efforts are ongoing to restore supply, at the time of writing, access to water has been disrupted for over two weeks affecting up to one million people, including directly impacting water supply to approximately 460,000 people in Al-Hasakeh and Tal Tamer cities, in addition to over 70,000 people in Al Hol and other camps and settlements in the area.
The current disruption at Alouk is the 23rd incident OCHA has recorded since November 2019.
On 13 April, General Electricity Company of Al-Hasakeh technical teams commenced repairs at Derbasiyah electricity substation. The power station resumed operations albeit at a lower capacity which, in addition to illegal power connections on the Derbasiyah line, did not provide adequate power for the water station.
On 18 April, General Electricity Company technicians were reportedly unable to access the power station.
Later, on 24 April, following repairs on the electrical grid, Alouk water station started operating at a lower capacity, restoring supply to Tel Tamer sub-district, however, as of 27 April pumping remains insufficient to reach the majority of the population the station ordinarily serves, including Al-Hasakeh city.
WASH partners have activated emergency water trucking deliveries of approximately 3,231m3/day. This is however insufficient to cover needs; at full production capacity, Alouk water station supplies approximately 4,000m3/hour.
Humanitarian partners continue to advocate for qualified technical teams, including those from the Department of Water Resources, to have regular, unhindered and safe access to Alouk water station and Derbasiyah electricity substation for necessary repairs and maintenance to enable civilians to have sufficient and reliable access to clean, safe water. Work is also ongoing to identify alternative, sustainable solutions to address Al-Hasakeh's chronic water shortages.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
Alouk water station is a critical source of water in north-east Syria. While this latest disruption is the second recorded by OCHA in 2021, it is the 23rd recorded time the station has had operations suspended since November 2019. These disruptions have ranged from a few days to over a few weeks; directly or indirectly affecting approximately one million civilians in Al-Hasakeh Governorate, including over 70,000 people living in camps and informal settlements, including Al Hol, Areesha, Al-Tala'e' and Tweina. It is estimated that these disruptions cumulatively amount to over 100 days where residents received no water from Alouk and were forced to rely on emergency water trucking and/or other sources of potentially unsafe water, including local wells.
HUMANITARIAN IMPACT
An estimated over 460,000 people directly rely on Alouk water station for their daily needs, with an additional 500,000 people indirectly affected by the loss of water supply. Of note, vulnerable communities, such as those living in camps and IDP settlements including Al Hol, are disproportionately affected by disruptions to essential services, including for reasons due to dependance on camp services, lack of resources to pay for safe alternatives, and other factors including overcrowded environments.
At the time of writing, much of north-east Syria, including Al-Hasakeh Governorate, remains in a COVID-19 preventive lockdown in response to a reported significant and concerning increase of COVID-19 cases, including at Al Hol and Areesha camps. Currently, there are no alternative safe sources of water, except for limited private water sold at a prohibitively high cost. Reports indicate that when Alouk station is out of service, local communities are forced to resort to unsafe water sources or reduce daily use. An ongoing fuel crisis across Syria has exacerbated lack of access to alternative sources, such as water trucking. It is imperative for the safety and wellbeing of civilians that Alouk water station operates consistently and at full capacity, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE AND COORDINATION
At present, WASH sector partners across all response modalities are delivering approximately 3,231m3/day to neighbourhoods in Al-Hasakeh city on a rotational basis. Partners are further exploring means to increase this capacity, including through provision of water storage tanks. However, this is not a sustainable solution, and far below the approximate 4000m3/hour Alouk water station supplies when operating at full production capacity. While humanitarian partners have initiated emergency stop-gap measures during all reported disruptions to Alouk, such as water trucking, this remains infeasible in the long term, for reasons including: limited water available at the required volume; insufficient availability of water trucking contractors and sector partners who can conduct emergency activities; and limited funding, which is not always readily available to cover the emergency response.
High-level advocacy is ongoing with all relevant stakeholders to ensure rapid and sustained access for technical teams and relevant humanitarian partners to Alouk water station and Derbasiyah electricity substation. In addition, humanitarian partners continue to explore sustainable and long-term solutions to address the ongoing water shortages in Al-Hasakeh and the broader area.
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By Donald Ash | Articles
If you're an AKB48 fan, I'm still your friend, but I we're going to have to agree to disagree. I remember hearing about the group and seeing them on so many different advertisements, so I figured, these girls have to be talented.
I checked out a couple of videos and I just was not sold…I mean at all. No offense, I'm sure they work hard doing choreography and all that, but there is nothing that struck me as different or particularly extraordinary about their singing or dancing. They were kinda cute, I guess, but the whole girly, tiny-voiced, kawaii (かわいい) thing doesn't do much for me, except for triggering me to flip the channel.
To me, AKB is the quintessential, formulaic, somewhat cliche, cutesy girl J-Pop (Japanese Pop) girl band. I have never really been into the boy or girl bands unless they were doing something that was totally unique. For example, the Jackson 5, would (in many respects) classify as a boy band, right? (minus the Joe Jackson beatings of course). But did you ever hear a kid that young sing the same way Michael Jackson did prior to that group? I hadn't. Honestly, I haven't since.
AKB's music all sounds so similar to me. They're like "cookie cutter" songs, and I'm not talking about a gourmet cookie either…just a cookie. It's catchy but no real substance. PLEASE LISTEN WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED FIRST!!:
If you didn't end up ramming your head into the nearest wall, I commend you. Watch again with your eyes open and maybe the cuteness factor gets you (if you're a girl) the bras and panties will probably get you if you're a guy. But imagine hearing this music over, and over, and over, and over again with no images. Not my idea of a good time, folks. LOL 😀I think what makes the best bands great is when they can show diversity in their music/songwriting. I didn't really listen to the Beatles very much growing up, but throughout the course of their careers you can see how their songs are so different so diverse. Could they have fallen into the Boy Band trap? Yes! Initially I think their novelty and good looks helped them to acquire droves of rabid fans. But it was their talent and their originality that distinguished them as one of the most memorable rock bands in history and not just some boy band that came out of Liverpool a long time ago. I'm not a huge rock fan, but I am a fan of good music.
WHO IS AKB48's FAN BASE?
With AKB48 I often wonder where their fan base is coming from, because I can pretty much guarantee it's not coming from the vast majority of elementary school kids. During class, we were working on "I like"I asked the question "Who likes AKB?" I think I had literally one or two children (out of over 200 kids!!)…say yes. I don't know, maybe these kids are secretly supporting the group. I think the fan base is actually women in their 30's oddly enough, because I majority of the female teachers at my job like AKB. I'm sure the "men who fantasize about school girls" demographic has a heavy representation as well (that's a pretty broad group of people though, lol).
MAYBE THE MARKETING IS TO BLAME?
Just when I though AKB48 couldn't get anymore made up/fabricated, I go and read this:
There she Is, the newest virtual AKB48 meember, Aimi Eguchi.
"Japan's latest rising pop star also happens to be one of Japan's latest pieces of technology. Aimi Eguchi is the newest member of AKB48, a famous Japanese pop group with 61 members.
Eguchi made her debut in a TV commercial last week and is on the fast track to super-stardom. But Eguchi's thousands of fans were shocked to find out that their pop idol is literally larger than life.
A video released online shows behind-the-scenes footage of Eguchi's eerie computer-generated creation. The producers of AKB48 made her by taking features from six real members of the group and recording an actor's voice. Believe it or not, this isn't the first time Japan fabricated a singer. Hatsune Miku, a singing hologram, has performed in arenas throughout Japan and makes her U.S. debut next month in L.A."
-Yahoo News
You can check out the video by clicking here.
So they fabricated the "perfect" J-Pop girl via computer technology, huh? It's definitely creative and it definitely works. Honestly, I prefer fake singers being a little bit real rather than real singers being a little bit fake, if that makes any sense at all.
Now I know there's a little bit falsity in most music acts because music is a type of theater, meant to capture an audience, but there's a distinct difference between captivating your audience and being canned. I haven't listened to Hatsune Miku, but I will have to take a listen; I am interested to see how similar her style of music is to AKB's.
Wait! Did that blurb say there were sixty-one members? Sigh. Can you really call that many people a band? That's not a band, that's a dance troupe! That's a choir! If you gave them weapons it's an army faction! If you line them up right and give them spears and shields, it's a Greek phalanx (okay, so you may have to remove one). Sixty-one is a lot of freakin' people, ne?
Are you an AKB48 fan? I want your honest to goodness opinion. If you are a fan, which song is your favorite? If you're not a fan, why not?
AKB48 UPDATE
**It's so funny how the universe works. Oddly enough, not long after writing this post I ended up meeting AKB48 during a modeling gig I did at the AKB Janken Taikai Concert…
Seeing how hard they were working changed made me change my tune a bit. Though I still can't claim to be a fan of their style of music, but I have to respect their work ethic.**
Donald Ash is an Atlanta, Georgia-born, American expat who has been living in a Japanese time warp for the last eleven years. While in that time warp, he discovered that he absolutely loves writing, blogging, and sharing. Donald is the creator of thejapanguy.com blog. Wanna know more about this guy? Check out his "What's Your Story" page.
Ryan McGuinness says:
The only J-pop group I personally like are Home Made Kazoku, they really are very unique with all of there songs. As for fake bands: Gorillaz are obviously the best fake band ever. 🙂 I had issues actually hearing AKB48 at times: do they sing in dog frequency by any chance?
Donald Ash says:
Donald high fives Ryan! Yes the Gorillaz were great! I'm not sure what frequency they sing in Ryan, but could possibly be dog 🙂
Derrick says:
Oh crap! LMAO! Good article, Donald. I forgot to turn off the video before scrolling through the rest of your review only to hear that ruckus crank up again with the video credits. Aaaaahhhh!
I bet if they played this kind of music in jails around the world, crime would be reduced instantly. I'm not a fan of the music but the video does its job with sucking you in. *thumbs up to Ryan* Gorillaz are awesome!
It would either reduce instantly, or skyrocket instantly…it's a bit of gamble, lol. I don't listen to the Gorillaz so much anymore, but I was a big fan of those first two albums. Noodle is my favorite character. This is my favorite Gorillaz song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoQYw49saqc
LanceT says:
I'm right with you with Gorillaz, the first stuff was the best. Next to Clint Eastwood, Rock the House ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRlmM88zzbY ) was also one of my favorites.
Haven't listened to AKB48, though I can say I would like to see one of Hatsune Miku's "live" performances.
Nanami says:
Hmm.. definitely not my thing. I'm not into American bubblegum pop, let alone any other country's. They're cute.. but just no. I do like some j-pop but I am more into visual kei and rock. I'm fond of Gackt -cough-..
I also like DJ Ozma so I guess my taste can't really be called.. um.. well he's funny what can I say?
Gackt's music is just pure awesome. As far as genre's go, I'm open to most anything. Some artists of mention; B'z, Koshi Inaba, Ayumi Hamasaki, Aikawa Nanase. For some good j-rock, I love Psycho Le Cemu's Greatest Hits album.
I haven't kept up with recent trends though. Those are just a handful of my picks. 😛
I really like Angela Aki–her cover of Kiss from a rose is amazing! It's better than Seal's imo. Ayumi's cute. XD
gar says:
ruddy bloody brilliant article
Thanks for reading, bro, and thanks for the feedback.
There are very few J pop artists/groups that I like and this is definitely not one of them.
Ms. Hoshino says:
I like cute things but I rather listen to Japanese music like Dorlis, NSP, Kirilo'la', etc. Kinds of things that sound really good. Cute doesn't sound really good, but that side of me craves it during the right time. So I will watch cute video at that time.
The other thing mentioned that is a hologram looks and sounds very ugly. It is like a 12 year old girl who can't sing in all respects. I rather listen to Genki Rockets character that sounds a bit pleasant and looks nice.
I really enjoy this post! I keep reading.
Whena13yrsoldmeetanime says:
How can u call Hatsune Miku ugly? Lol. She's moeee~
But yes, her sound is too high-pitched, but I can't really agree on you saying that she's ugly.
Well, thx beforehand for your opinion, I'm sorry if I might have been rude. :")
Macchan says:
I've given up on Jpop for the most part. =.=; Now I just stick to Jrock and Kpop, etc. I'm not interested in a music that sounds like a children's theme show tune or anime.
I'm with you on that, Macchan 🙂
I'm not interesting in music that sound like a children's theme or Japanese animation,too!
Otaku-desu. says:
Do you hate anime? Lol.
Roger Starkey says:
Thanks Don. I can't stand any of these alphabet soup girl groups either. They're only made to keep the Koreans from totally taking over pop music.
But, we know that can't happen. Japan has their own weapon: the Macross Cannon of Pop.
How about an article on them?
Mochi says:
LOOL your comment is so stupid..
AKB wasn't even popular when they were created and everyone thought they would fail. Their story was an underdog rise to success and they were created in 2005 when most people don't know what Kpop is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0EqzWeBOdc
HachimitsuBoy says:
Agree with you…. I just hate AKb… they have to voice / dancing talent… their songs are repetitive and have the same sound with a strange anime feel to it… And they use sex to sell this crap… Funny is that a lot are underage so this MV would be banned by law in most EU / Na countries…
That's why I prefer K-pop… Look at SNSD / Gir;s' Generation… have good voices (not all), have amazing dancing, live performances, have style (not crappy AKb cosplay)… and overall are taller / more mature / look way way better.
Hanabiratachi says:
I remember you..for someone who hate AKB you seem to go on their video alot and bash them..IDGAF if this comment is from long ago but I want to tell you off..You're mindless hater and what's ironic is that you're doing the same thing as the antis who hate SNSD lol You seem like the type of sone that defend when people say SNSD is overrated and plastic but bash others…LOL~~~
And underaged? All of the AKB girls who are promoted are 18-26 LOL~
OMFG…SNSD DON'T SELL SEX AT ALL~ WTF IS THAT?! Oppa oppa I'll be genie for you in our short short that show our butts~~
Hypocrites who overrate Kpop. It's the same or probably even faker than AKB since your 9 angels went through personality training before they debut. Idols main selling points aren't about talent but as a whole package. Do you think anyone care if SNSD is talented? Big Mama can sing and Korean don't care because they're FAT and not attractive and not PLASTIC like most idols. SNSD dancing isn't even that great. Most of the time it's just arm movement. I've never seen an idol who can dance like Boa. I have nothing against them but you put SNSD on a freaking pedestal and then put down AKB..WTF is that shit?
btw…you know AKB went through shit like SNSD did right? They're similar with SNSD the way they both rise to the top from the bottom
If you respect SNSD, then respect people who donated over 15 million USD to tsunami victims, who still visit little kids and even on christmas at tsunami areas to pass out free presents, people who work hard to get where they are, like Masuda Yuka who went through cancer at 2 yrs old, Iwata Karen who's a tsunami survivor, Nakaya Sayaka who was in poverty. These girls worked to be where they are just like your "angels."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKkhGW1LQrA
Mana says:
lol You're here too? Wow, I can't believe you're so obsessed with AKB… It's not only in their videos, you even search about them and comment on their articles. How long has it been? You talk about them so much, are you sure that you dislike them?
You bash AKB for having repetitive songs, and then you say SNSD is good, omg. Because yeah, Gee Gee Gee, Oh Oh Oh, Hoot Hoot Hoot, Baby Baby Baby, Run Run Run and so on. That's not repetitive at all *roll eyes*. AKB sell sex just like every other idol group. You're really delusional. There's a reason why SNSD is only known in Japan for their legs. Their PV are always focusing on their legs. That's not sexual at all, obviously, their legs = talent right? *sarcasm* You're so biased it's not even funny.
Besides you still don't know anything about AKB. Some of them can sing, some of them can dance, but even if many of them can't, it's alright because they're idols and they're not supposed to be amazing singers and dancers or else they would actually be singers or dancers, but they aren't. Same for SNSD, they are idols. If any SNSD girl was talented enough then she would have debuted as an artist (singer) and not as an idol.
SNSD are not taller lol they just use the right tricks. Their profile are lies, they even said it themselves. They wear high heels all the time and are super skinny which give the illusion of long legs, when in fact, 3-4 of them are shorter than 1m60 (lol that's so tall right?). AKB also has tall girls, short girls, and everything, they just don't focus on looks all the time, unlike SNSD.
Next time give your opinion without lies and without making yourself look ridiculous. Also, we get it, you love KPOP and SNSD and you dislike AKB. You don't have anything more interesting to say than this? lol.
Pink-chan says:
I'm a girl and an AKB's fan as well. Just here to share my opinions.
1. Eguchi Aimi: First off, I can't help but notice that you quoted Yahoo!News and the information wasn't correct at all. 90% of AKB fans already predicted that she wasn't real from the start and no, Aimi didn't rise to stardom fast. If anything, she was hated by the remaining 10% who didn't see that she was CGI. The group is large so the competition between the girls is fierce. Wotas aren't happy when a girl came out of nowhere and hogged all of the attention that should have belongs to their oshimen (favorite member) – fact: girls like Matsui Jurina, Yokoyama Yui, Sashihara Rino have many haters due to the large push from managements. Aimi isn't a permanent member at all. She is created solely for Glico's candy advertisment, the candy is called Ice no Mi (AIsunoMI), a play on words. She did not and will not participate in any AKB's song.
2. Cutesy Songs: If anything, AKB is one of the most diverse girlgroup when it comes to music. They're not great singers, us fans and the girls all acknowledge that, because they're idols, not artists. J-Idols are there to entertain, to perform and make people feel better. But AKB's concept is diverse. Honestly, you judge AKB with just one song? I suggest you try Beginner and RIVER, especially Beginner. Watch the PV, the original one, not the making-of or dance-version if you can then you can see for yourself if AKB is just cutesy pop.
3. Members: I watched a video of fans saying why they like AKB once. A young girl, in her 20s, stated that because there are a lot of members so you can choose an oshimen to your liking. AKB is a group of very different girls. Fans can find a girl that they like. And no, their only choir song is Sakura no Shiori, featuring all 48 members (at the time). By Sep. 2011, they have about 56 members. Heavy Rotation, the song/PV you linked, isn't sung by the whole group or "choir" as you would say. Only 21 most popular girls (senbatsu), voted by fans in the 2010's Election, took part in it. Normally, for non-election result single, the senbatsu is only consisted of 16-18 girls. In their theater in Akihabara, they perform by team – team A, K, B, 4 and Kenkyuusei (research students – possible future member). Each team has 16 girls and in every stage, the team is broken down into smaller units and perform.
4. Fandom: Since AKB has so many different girls, the girls attract different groups as well. Girls like Kashiwagi Yuki, the typical princess-type, are liked by older men. While young, teenage girls are mostly attracted to AKB's resident fashion leader, Itano Tomomi. AKB's center, ace is Maeda Atsuko, who possess the image of the girl-next-door that is loved by the mass. AKB fandom isn't consisted of only old perverts. In fact, AKB was named one of the artists, whose songs are sung the most by young girls in karaoke. Heavy Rotation, the song you mentioned, is released in 2010's summer and til now, it's still the no.1 karaoke song in Japan (43 weeks and couting).
My favorite song from AKB has to be Beginner and maybe the upcoming Kaze Wa Fuiteru (released in October). In my opinions, the girls are just lovely and hard-working. They're…normal as well, how Watanabe Mayu, Oota Aika are big otakus and obsessed with 2D guys, how Sashihara Rino is such a chicken. They're unique and special in their own ways. Just give them a chance and maybe they'll grow on you.
I can see you're a true blue AKB48 fan. I appreciate you sharing your opinions with me. I don't really follow AKB very much at all, so Egushi Aimi fooled me.
Honestly I have heard maybe two or three of their songs, and just wasn't really moved by them. I agree that they are entertaining and hard-working… they wouldn't be around if they weren't and wouldn't have the gaggle of fans that they do. It's just a concept that I'm not really into, no offense. As far as songs go. I can't picture AKB making songs that are a lasting as say the Beatles or the Jackson 5, but the fans love em, more power to them.
I did check out that River song, and admittedly it's not nearly as bubble gum pop as the songs that I've seen of theirs. Nice recommendation.
Thanks for posting Pink-chan
MyNameIsFire says:
YES! I agree! Have you heard "I'm Crying"? It doesn't sound bubblegum pop-y either. (Sorry for a late reply. ^_^)
Getsuga Tenshō says:
Hi..It's quite interesting story.Sorry for my English language.English is not my common language.Hope everyone here will understand what I'm trying to share..
My opinion about AKB48 is just only this 2 Thing..Music and Member..
1.Music Style: An anime?Children theme?Video game theme? Oh come on man..It's their music culture.Since 80′-90′ Japanese song are like that,just listen to PRINCESS PRINCESS – Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu Heisei or from Rebecca – Friend. AKB48 just continue this trademark with their own way,i think everyone here just hear the explicit part of their song and not hear the Implied part in their song,that's way everybody say it is like anime theme.It's funny to someone who say they like and love the music without knowing the meaning on the melody.Unlike a KPOP who their music influence from U.S Style,AKB48 music style is more to their culture with a pure Asian flavored into it.Try to listen with a different way and you will found a beautiful Music behind it.For information their song is mostly covered by many famous orchestra group and orchestra group will not cover a song like shit..below is the link to prove my word :-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg3BxWX3ryI
Not only that, a legendary Guitarist Marty Friedman (MEGADEATH) love AKB48 song too.In the interview,his said Heavy rotation(MV you link),Aitakata and Labrador Retriever is his favorite song.Here link about AKB48 feat Friedman :-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8givfgVwAs
Music Genre: AKB48 have a have a various genre in their song and it's not about bubblegum pop only..Jazz,Ska,Latin,modern rock,alternative rock,dance pop,Electro pop,ballad,Oldies,Contemporary pop,Tango,Cha-cha etc (you name it).I list that song below so anyone who considered themselves as music lover got to know AKB48 is not just have a suck bubblegum pop genre..for example:-
Kodoku Na Hoshizora – Japanese folk genre with a bit Jazz element into it
Seifuku Ga Jama Wo Suru – Dance pop
Bird and Confession – modern rock
Beginner UZA and Kurumi no Dialogue – Electro pop
Give me 5 – SKA
Oogoe Diamond,Blue rose and Kagami No Naka No Jeanne D`Arc – 80′- 90'rock and many more good song..
If somebody still say their music/song is not interesting,than they ear have got a seriously problem.For all people who like criticized they song just try to compose or write a song yourself and try promote it,after you hit above 16 million copy sale on 1 week then you got my respect..
Song lyrics: As much we know the 48family founder Akimoto Yasushi (some hater call him Crazy Bastard) is AKB48 songwriter together with Inoue Yoshimasa,Nonaka Yuuichi,Tanaka Yuusuke for music and arrangement.This all guy is genius no doubt about it.Song like Shonichi will prove your Statement "no real substance" completely wrong.In Shonichi there are lyrics writen from a real experienced of member for example
Harugon experiance:-
There were days when I was the only one who couldn't dance
And cried on the way home
And days when I couldn't sing the way I wanted to
And lost confidence
My rivals always
Seemed to shine
Mayuyu experiance:-
There were days when I cried in frustration
When I got injured and had to sit out
And days when I gave up
Trying to balance school and lessons
But I could hear
An "Encore!" somewhere
2.Member:- Some haters criticized their cannot sing..yes,mostly the member cannot singing or dancing better.."Idol" definition here is someone who want to catch their dream with their effort..AKB48 is only their 1st Platform to became artist,singer,actress,MC,Model,Comedian etc.When they got ready to enter the entertainment industries then they will graduate.
Vocal Ability:- Actually they is a good singer,i'm not joking.See AKBINGO Episode 177,178 and 179 (AKB DIVA Contest)
yes their vocal not a best like Mariah Carey,Celine Dion,Rihana or Beyonce who have a amazingly vibrator voice but what surprisingly their octava,vocal range,falsetto is great.I can play a guitar and piano (just a little bit),when i play their song i realize their song and vocal is unique.They all have a ability to change their vocal tone minor to major tone and able to hit such difficult tone like F#m7,C9,EbM7 and such.For example song like Koike have at least 12 keychord with 140-145 BPM with 4/4 on Melody or Skrit hirari begin with Keychord Am in opening and Bbm Keychord before ending.same melody but different keychord..while a song like Macklemore – can't hold us for example it's simply 4 Keychord overall.So for me as a music lover this kind of vocal and song is more than impressive!
Bikini,underwear and sexy issue:- Come on guys,if you think japan is for porn only then you out of moral.No offense a all..in the Heavy Rotation or ponytail to shushu a various bikini/underwear company sponsor them on 2 propose.First it's their concept for themselves self CM and The Second it's for Bikini/Underwear CM.So it's like kill 2 bird with 1 stone.About sexiest,can anyone here tell me which member have a photobook or gravue in under age?As far as i know only a member 18+year old do that kind thing.
They are fake?:-Well no one knows,but if they fake what a profit they got?I see many of fan's mention about documentary..i think the haters not understand what documentary meaning.For fan's please don't hate a haters,For Haters..Just see a Show name "Kin Sma Special – AKB48 The History Of AKB48" then you will understand their tears fall for what,then think logically when you at their place can you acting your act?
Just put yourself in other people's shoes to make you mature.
Representative of japan:-As we all know before the member collect a charity money nearly 15million USD for a Tsunami victim and helping people who need on "What can i do for someone" Program.That's mean not only their personality and music is representative of japan but also their humanity for mankind
while i read few comment before i really don't understand and just wonder why many people write many bad comment about this great idol group.As a fan i cannot blame a haters out there,if they don't like it i cannot force them to like it.AKB48 just want their exist certified in entertainment industries and many people can accept and know them as an idol better,so why we can not support them to make their dream came true?
OMG YASSSS GURL FINALLY SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS!!!!!!! SO MANY HATERS FROM WHERE I'M FROM THAT SAY THE SAME THING ABOUT THIS ARTICLE BUT YOU UNDERSTAND THANK YOU!
yic17 says:
Only people who don't really know the girls of AKB48 will say they are fake. Because if you really get to know them, you'll see that they are some of the most genuine girls in the idol world.
Casual fans probably will not get to know the girls deep enough to see their genuine side. But more hardcore fans who buy all their DVDs and see the countless hours of backstage footage of the girls will see a much more "real" side of the girls.
There are a lot of footage where the girls are overflown with emotions that you simply cannot fake it. Because if those were fake, then they could be the greatest actresses in the whole world. Check out Yokoyama Yui's speech during AKB48's 3rd senbatsu election. Heck, just watch the entire election if you can. There is much real emotions to be seen on that show.
About the talent part, it's untrue that AKB48 girls are not talented. But rather, their talents are diversified. Some girls are good at dancing, some at singing, some at acting, some at show hosting, some at humor, etc. That's why if you just look at the group as a whole – you may think: Wow, they are not very good at all. But if you learn more about each girl's individual talents, you'll realize that AKB48 has some incredibly talented girls.
Anyways, it's easy to judge something when you don't know much about it. But dig deeper into AKB48 and you'll find gems that you cannot find anywhere else.
I do have to say I hear every word you guys are saying. I had a slight change of heart after having a chance to meet them. I did a small job at one of their concerts last year and they actually came across as rather friendly. I'm not going to lie and say I'm a huge fan of their music, but I can respect what they do.
WATCH THEIR DOCUMENTARYS
Alyzabeth Paige says:
AKOF says:
"More hardcore fans", i.e. lonely losers.
Some talents from AKB48:
Iwasa Misaki's enka singing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_dYl0LbGoI
Takahashi Minami's "Bird": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSDDR1MMpN0
Kashiwagi Yuki's solo "Chinmoku": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHWzeyo9034
Maeda Atsuko in J-Drama "Q10": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEEu5pBTMws
(She's a robot in the drama. Check it out. It's REALLY good.)
Oshima Yuko in J-Drama "Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F53CEAw9No4
Other great singers include Masuda Yuka, Akimoto Sayaka, Sato Natsuki, Kuramochi Asuka, etc. Sashihara Rino is great at humor. Takahashi Minami is good at CM (She is the current co-host for shows "Mujack" and "Shin Domoto Kyoudai").
Some footage from AKB48's 2011 general election:
#17-21: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boATCpYNw28
(Yokoyama Yui is #19. That is as emotional as I've ever seen someone gets …)
#1-2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-pL_78r-P8
laupanman says:
Besides their music, if you're saying they have fake personalities and haven't watched any of their variety shows then it's pretty obvious that all you're impressions are based on what you've seen from just their pvs and promotions.
If you don't like their music okay that's fine, go listen to something else.
If you're complaining about how they don't have talent, then it's time to wake up and understand that they are NOT made to be an extremely talented group, they are more like an idol group in training and have an "idols you can meet" concept – this idea is so that they grow closer to their fans rather than acting all "celebrity like", people mostly like them for their personalities.
Although I have to say, very good post! It was entertaining to read 🙂
I appreciate you sharing you opinion. I appreciate you the feedback more than you know. THANK YOU!!
Ralph Dester says:
No I'm not their fan, they suck and when I am feeling useless and humiliated I would just search AKB48 on google and laugh at their faces because they look so ugly, watch their videos and thinking that having such inferior people make me feel far more superior. But boy do they suck. Yeah! They provide good entertainment of being sluts. They are good sacrifices, i rather see sluts like that rather than my girlfriend being like that hahah!
Tchak says:
So you just admitted that in order to feel better you have to look down on people ? Also, you are not Superior you are just a sexist and slut-shaming asshole. It does not make you superior. However, the whole society tells you that what you do is great, that's why you think you're superior. But actually you're just pressed and brainwashed. And sexist. Poor girlfriend.
Senpai Magica says:
You sound like a really sad person and I'm sorry for your poor girlfriend to have to put up with your godawful lack of self-esteem.
Your life sounds sad–you being superior is just you trying to make yourself happy, it's not even close to the truth–you're actually far more inferior than them.
thegame says:
i feel sorry for you…may you find peace in your mind and soul, if you have one…
I just came across this and I wanted to point out that AKB do have more variety in their songs, you just have to look past their feel-good cookie cutter singles (: As AKB were initially a theatre group, their original stages are where the really good songs are and where the strongest singers shine, and yes, not all their songs are cutsey…
– Nakeru Basho (http://youtu.be/pvAIPfDkvQM) – This song features some of my personal favourite singers in AKB and is really lovely to listen to, I'd give it a try (:
– Korogaru Ishi ni Nare (http://youtu.be/2cXV7T0hQso) – A more rock based number
– Itoshiki Natasha (http://youtu.be/BV8AO0Pse64) – Great girls and great vocals. Another rock-ish song.
– Mori ni Ikou (http://youtu.be/gKMJ6had7nQ) – One of the more mysterious AKB songs, it's one of my favourites.
– Dakishimeraretara (http://youtu.be/61VFiIdZ18w) – An RnB esque song with beautiful lyrics
– Blue Rose (http://youtu.be/FFeMCxMNd9A) – Another rock based song
– Mushi no Ballad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQYJLMQmYj4) – A solo with one of my favourites. An 80s power rock ballad, another one with great lyrics
– Confession (http://youtu.be/bEjx2uVCRtM) Another rock based song with some underappreciated vocals
If you listen to these I'm sure you'll change your mind about dismissing some of these talented members so easily, and you might change your mind about their music as well. Sadly this music isn't as well known to people who don't take the time to listen to the huge range of songs which AKB have ;~;
As a bonus I'll throw in a bonus of probably the best AKB singer who recently won a lead in a production of The Wiz, covering a Dreams Come True song (which are extremely hard to sing) http://youtu.be/c0NBjETbe8Q (:
My URLs are being shitty, I'll just repaste them here in order:
– Nakeru Basho http://youtu.be/pvAIPfDkvQM
– Korogaru Ishi ni Nare http://youtu.be/2cXV7T0hQso
– Itoshiki Natasha http://youtu.be/BV8AO0Pse64
– Mori ni Ikou http://youtu.be/gKMJ6had7nQ
– Dakishimeraretara http://youtu.be/61VFiIdZ18w
– Blue Rose http://youtu.be/FFeMCxMNd9A
– Mushi no Ballad http://youtu.be/eQYJLMQmYj4
– Confession http://youtu.be/bEjx2uVCRtM
Great examples, Sarah! I wrote this post, not knowing that I would actually have a chance to meet AKB for a modeling gig that I did. Watching them rehearse and seeing that they're real people (hard-working, real people) made me change my tune a bit. I can't say I bump "I Want You" on my ipod, but I can't dismiss their talent. They wouldn't be where they are if they had no talent. Thanks for posting those.
Adding to this list…
Song about how victims don't stop crimes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94FfYLBcXjI
Keibetsu which is about how suicide because of bully
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUJvtzBO1Uo
Kaze wa Fuiteiru (dedicate to tsunami victims, also AKB donated over 15 million USD, visited tsunami areas every month till now, and donated 30 buses)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgESmgZ4ld8
Also Beginner. Tell me girls ripping their arm off in video with powerful message is empty~
http://pann.nate.com/video/218712947
Proves AKB is more than bubble pop down there.
BTW they started out with only 8 people in the audience at the first show. They even have to hand out free tickets and flyers themselves in the street before they got popular. Even today some of the girls still clean toilets at the theater, not acting like popular divas
Itano Tomomi cleaning toilet
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VkLjxvOaRok/T7tzLpX2rXI/AAAAAAAAKAA/TXAvbtqu9po/s1600/8d9b160b.jpg
Thx writer but do your research when you completely write about things you don't know about..especially such a long article of misinformation.
I kinda feel like you should revise the article or write another one if you no longer feel the same way, but that's just me.
YuiNounen says:
they wouldnt know their struggle, dont even bother to check, akb-fans relationship is not like any other grup, the motto "idol you can meet" is there for a reason.
Takahiro says:
AKB48 is pop. I will never understand why so many people expect so much out of pop stars. The job of a pop star is to produce catchy music, and AKB48 does just that, and they do it well. They also project an image of innocence, and humility, which is much much MUCH better to what American popstars portray (which is often sex, drugs, and alcohol take a look at any Kesha or Rihanna music video).
Christina1239 says:
I would choose a video 20+ year old partying over a video sexualizing young girls and their "innocence."
JustPassingBy says:
That's your opinion, isn't beautiful having difference in taste? It's about respect. When you start to losing respect to others especially in music, then music losing its purity. I think music should and even could save life. Not becoming the cause of loss of life over fighting which is better. Sorry for my poor english.
because of such "pop" stars, the REAL talented musicians/artists/bands/performers are nowadays getting so underrated, and some cases even virtually almost unheard, and then died-out as a result! Now tell me where is the FAIRNESS in all of this?
and that's why, as a *true/real* GOOD music lover/fans myself, sometimes I can dislike AKB48's "overrated" popularity & success so much. just being very honest here.
Shaolin74 says:
Thought I would come in and add some balance to the comments left previously. Living here in Japan for 14 years, I have seen the music scene change greatly. Not being a fan of pop music, my opinion of AKB48 is, of course, biased. However, the problem I have with them falls into several areas.
Firstly, as a pop group, I am mystified as to why you would need so many members in a group (guess that one was started by Morning Musume years ago).
Secondly, if you are being marketed as singers, why oh why when they do a live performance do they have to mime. Not a great showcase of talent if you ask me. For those people who say they don't, just watch some of their performances as tell me why their voices sound so relaxed as they're dancing like mad on stage. The group is used as a springboard into music, acting, etc. Should you want to be a singer, this group is the way to the top for young kids. However, should you want to be an actor or a songwriter, why are you debuting as a singer???
Thirdly, I do have a problem with who their target demographic is. There is something not quite right about kids of 11 or 12 going through auditions to become a member, only to be dressed in bikinis and schoolgirl uniforms and paraded for the enjoyment of lecherous older men. Please understand, I am not talking about all the fans, but surely if a group needs to show skin to sell records (especially very young teenagers etc), there is something wrong! This is probably the biggest problem I have with the group.
I do have other problems, but that'll do for now. I guess each to their own, and if you like them, more power to you. I have to say that I prefer my singers to a)speak properly, b) not represent lolitas and c) be able to sing all to the same level are thereabouts (all members)).
Yes says:
Yeah!! The members didn't realize that they are sold as some men's eye candy.. which is so sad. You don't have to be photographed like that.. that's something I feel very wrong about Japan.
Honestly, i am a complete supporter of AKB48. They have many flaws, as do every artist ever. If you dont like AKB48 then i understand but I have seen a few documentarys by them and when you say,"if you are being marketed as singers, why oh why when they do a live performance do they have to mime. Not a great showcase of talent if you ask me. For those people who say they don't, just watch some of their performances as tell me why their voices sound so relaxed as they're dancing like mad on stage." It shows them back stage. They are having to use breathing machines just so they can get to the next song. Some members pass out and they have to find replacements. You dont need to judge before you know the truth.
P.S. When you shoot music videos, you shoot it in different days. It's no wonder they are so relaxed because they have barley exerted any energy!
Ibis says:
and I'm sure the "documentaries" are accurate depictions and not just staged promotional material. I was in a jp theatre last month and they had an ad for one of these akb docs.. I made me want to gag. Also, your ps point kind of just affirms what Shaolin is saying. They're so relaxed in their music videos because they do there shoots in different days. Which is why there singing is also so relaxed live when they're dancing like mad because they aren't actually singing at all. It's just a recording playing.
Ps, sorry for the necro, just sick of akb since living near tokyo recently.
Wenaldy Pangestu says:
first, sorry for necro, but I can't stay silent when you mentioned "However, should you want to be an actor or a songwriter, why are you debuting as a singer ?"
Actors in my film school is required to be able to sing also. It's part of their curriculum, aside from dancing. You'll be surprised how favorable it looks during casting when an actor/actress can sing. Hollywood is, as you know, the biggest movie industry in the world and they can afford to maintain a movie's making (especially pre-production and production) long enough to have time to train the actors. Keep in mind many film crews don't have that luxury of time or budget and it's a big plus when an actor can sing. This is especially true in Japanese animations (I'm talking about voice actors) where it's common practice to sell songs related to the anime.
As for songwriters, I haven't worked with them, but I do know the connection between being able to play an instrument and being a composer. There are many small details that you can only feel when you sing/play the instrument. A simple way to compare would be between songs made by synthethizer softwares such as Absynth or Logic, to songs performed live. I'm willing to bet the same comparison applies to singing and songwriting. Songs are much like poetry, you have to understand the metre and rhyme and the nature of the language used for the lyrics. This is the reason Fallout Boys sound better now compared to their first years. In a nutshell, songwriting and singers are not entirely connected, but it helps to know both.
Besides, you don't see any auditions/job interviews for songwriters as much as being a singer for Japan's most advertised idol group. Becoming an AKB singer is, to put it, "one way of getting into the industry and making contacts"
poopy says:
Are they talented? Definitely not. But their songs actually do have more variety than you think. It's just that the most popular ones (the ones you're exposed to) all sound similar. They literally have hundreds of songs between the main group, subgroups and soloists so it's just a matter of finding something unique.
I made that post before I got to the end, and since you asked fans what their favourite songs are, I gotta say, you better listen to Stand up.
KizakiYuriaOshi says:
seriously? why are you even talking about them if you have them? I know their cute songs aren't the best but they have songs like uza, Seifuku ga Jama Suru and river. You obviously don't even know enough about them so I don 't get why the hell you would dis them like that. They do work really hard and deserve all the fans they have. I understand if you don't like them and I don't dislikeyou for it but it seriously bugs me when people write things like this without knowing much about them. And they have all these variety shows where you get to know all the members better and show you who they truly are and this is what makes them awesome idols. If you want to waste your time posting about how much AKB48 sucks then go ahead wasting your own time to talk about something you don't give a shit about, And to Ralph Dester, maybe you think their ugly but their all beautiful on the inside and out, what would you know anyway? If you talk about people like that it means you the one that's truly ugly. And sluts? I don't think so they don't pose nude or anything and none of them are even aloud to date anyone, so your the true slut. Sorry about all my rambling I know it's long but I had to get all of that of my chest xp
Christina12349 says:
Does it matter if they post nude or not? Lol, so are you trying to say that gravure photos are okay because they're not nude? AKB48 is just another gate for pedos and over-sexualizing over young girls. I simply don't understand how it's possible for a video of young in lingerie to be socially acceptable. Also, the fact that they're not allowed to date anyone? I think that's ridiculous. AKB48 isn't much of a pop group as it is a cult.
mouichido says:
are you kidding me not all of akb48 songs mv like "wear a bikini or bra or bla bla" hahaha and they are IDOLGROUP so its not like they can sing really good but each member have their own talent
Try reading the lyrics of Seifuku ga Jama Suru and tell me that's appropriate. Because it's not.
#yoo says:
"Seifuku ga Jama Suru" Hmm.. Does that mean "Uniforms are in the Way"? Sorry, I'm not japanese and I've watched animes, I just wanna make sure my trainslations's right (lol)
Helvetica Baskin Robbins says:
Yes, that is right. And I read the lyrics. I cringed a bit. I mean, either go all out dirty like Ke$ha or don't do it at all, especially if your image is pretty little girls.
I'm not really a fan of their music. I tried….I really did but I just can't like them. Their songs are the type that I can sing at a karaoke for fun but will never have a place in my music player. I'm confused as to why they resorted to having sub units. I get that a big group will notbe able to feature all the members singing, so why create a big group in the first place? Also, gravure photos of these girls are everywhere! I could never understand why the need to photograph these young girls in their bikinis but still project the pure and innocent image. Actually this kind of thing is prevalent in the idol industry and it disturbs me.
I understand that they have variety in their music and the message along with it, but remember that they have minimal to none contribution to them. They are simply told what to do as performers and are expected to do their best.
On the plus side, it's a miracle that you don't read news about fights within the group. I have to commend the less popular members for their patience and determination to keep up with rest. Imagine how hard it is to pass the audition competing with hundreds of aspiring idols (apparently, they're that many), and once in, they have to find a way to be distinct from the rest.
But really, they're partly the reason why I stopped checking the Oricon charts.
AKB songs are great for Taiko Drum Master (that drumming game that's still a rage in Japan), but yeah, I can't listen to them more for 5 minutes. I tried to. I got tired of seeing them on Music Station and such, and stopped watching. I've even saw some of the lead members sing live on Japanese TV in solo performances and yeah they really can't sing. I appreciate the fact that they, like many aspiring musicians, work very hard, but if you can't sing, you can't sing.
I won't even rant about how crass some of their videos are.
I think it's amusing that J-dramas like "Ama-chan" poke fun at them and the system behind AKB.
OoooooZzzzzzz says:
You should watch akbingo and their 3 documentary movies, then you will under stand them more, akbingo is their own tv variety show on Nihon TV, it was first named akb 1ji59fun (which means akb 1:59 and it's am) it started at 24/01/2008 then it became akb 0ji59fun on April which they moved an hour earlier, then it became akbingo as it is now in the same year august, and it is still airing, so I suggest you watch akb 1ji59fun first then 0ji59fun then akbingo, by watching it you will understand about akb, the members and the hilarious things they do
DARTS says:
YES THE DOCUMENTARIES….. i just really wonder if its really how they are or maybe its part of their way to sell their image. Besides, if we say that they know they are being filmed knowing fans will see it, i don't think they'd want to show anything that would lower their popularity… or you never know they might have edited out unwanted stuff from the 'documentary'. And besides, the whole point of the documentary is to showcase that AKB is a hard-working, fan-loving, competitive group… so that fans would love them more. its all part of marketing them. its not like im saying they're all fake, maybe they work really hard, that is highly appreciated by fans, i'm just stating that its the way they are being promoted as singers with all that innocent image contradicted by their gravure pics. They have catchy songs but that's all there is to it, catchy. But yeah like the other guy here said, if you cant sing, you cant.
I readed your post and actually I think it's interesting and you showed some points. What I find interesting about the group is the energy contained in some songs, like korogaru ishi ni nare, others that give me a relaxed and good mood like bingo. If you want to see if they sound good listen Sakura no Shiori, Bird, Korogaru Ishi ni Nare, Uza and Beginner. They all are different to the J-pop idol formula
To be honest, I don't think you can compare AKB to Jacksons 5 and specially Michael and The Beatles, they are let's say in the top tier worldwide. I actually listened without watching their videos and that's when I started to like AKB (I got curious with Sakura no Shiori, liked them with 10nen Zakura and Sakura no Hanabiratachi 2008, started to be a fan with River) AKB is the bigger (in success not only number and they have the record guiness in number lol) in japan. As far as I know, they were not only the best selling idol japanese group (that's because obsessed zombie-like fans) but it was the one that got out of the idol market and succeed with regular market.
About their songs, some of them have silly or light and sweet themes, some sound terrible, but some are interesting. I think their singles had become more and more souless, but there are some interesting songs and that separate from the "formula" A lot of songs talk about unrequested love, but others about graduation and cherry blossom (a pass rite to japanese people, Sakura songs) and others risk more like talking about bullying, wanting to sleep with someone but being unable to (age, society, not being ready, etc), a girl fallin' in love with other girl, a protest song about the world not caring about others suffering (released way before japan tsunami), rebelion about using school uniform, etc.
Finally, AKB is as far as I can notice, the group that is more autentic, they normally act as themselves (or a cartoon-like selves) with less stereotypical behavior than other idol groups.
Shinoki says:
Seriously, AKB isn't that all cliche and all. They have different images, ok so it got a bit, uninteresting now that the original members graduated mostly, but they are still interesting and unique in their own way. There are the cliche common idols, the un-idol like guy-ish members, the surprisingly fail members, the funny members, and others. And even though this might be rude, but I can't say that they are all cutesy. Note: I can listen to this music all day. Plus, just saying I think that sites like Yahoo! are a bad resource if you want information about AKB and such. You need something that actually follows AKB48 and Japanese stuff. And please note that just because they don't have many elementary school fans doesn't mean that they aren't good. AKB48 was popular around teenage girls as well. But seriously, when I first saw AKB's songs in elementary school, I was a bit embarrassed, but seeing as the singing was good, I still like their songs, but was not much of an avid fan. Then the year afterwards, i saw their unique traits a bit more. They aren't exactly fitting into the image of cutesy perfect girls that people say they are. Yeah, melon-pan obsessed, coward, gorilla(I'm sorry Sayaka), kind of stupid, likes Takarazuka, good actress. They work hard too. Plus their songs are better than most Boy-Band music or ALL American music I've heard in my life which is a pretty big number. And tiny girl voice only applies to some of the girls and that's either because of their image or because of their age. Note that I haven't read the comments below yet.
Perfume. Listen Perfume.
I don't are about AKB's strong songs, yes they are not bad but don't show them as a proof, all knows what AKB is doing in Japan. AKB has many songs and only 4-5 are not cutesy bubble jpop
Also, I know XXX48 well, so don't say go learn
mudkip says:
4-5 are not cutesy bubble jpop? lol whatabout aozora no soba ni ite, JESUS, Bird, seifuku ga jama wo suru, namida uri no shoujo, dareka no tame ni, keibetsu shiteita aijou, kuroi tenshi AKB sanjou, mokugekisha, itoshisa no accel, pioneer (actually there's a lot more but im to lazy to type it here :p)
hitomi says:
I'm Japanese and I'm ashamed they exist.
They just sexualize themselves so much, can't bring myself to like their music.
They have no dignity for themselves, can't they just become porn actresses so everyone will be happy? Of course they're popular, no need to be talented.
Their songs are catchy + cute girls (and sexualized so of course guys enjoy them).
kathia rosado says:
that's a stupid comment i mean i like akb48 and its not because of the "sexuality" or whatever the fuck your talking about it's cause i see they work hard for the fans and for the group i think in alot of jap. american and hispanic music vids. your going to see alot of scenes of "sexuality" like that its just a vid. i guess alot of artists need to begone then
sorry, but that's bullcrap arguments as well. a TRUE, REAL good musician/artist should NOT use any kind of cheap "sexuality". a musician simply should use their MUSICAL talents to rise up above & to succeed, not by showing some skins & cheap "sexuality".
to be honest, I am now very saddened of the japanese music industry nowadays; it's because of "cute sexy pop idols" like AKB48, that the REAL, GOOD talented musicians/artists are seriously heavily underrated nowadays (ie: great bands with REAL good music & skills & heartfelt, SOULFUL music & lyrics!) , and as a result, many even have gone extinct/slowly died-out because they simply can't "sell" anymore!
trust me,…the japanese music scene used to be really GREAT back in the 90's era, with great, REAL-TALENTED bands/artists such as: X Japan, L'arc~en~ciel, Shiina Ringo, Utada Hikaru, etc etc. but now, everywhere and everytime I hear about Japan it's almost ALWAYS only about AKB48 , which is seriously & honestly getting sickening for a REAL GOOD music lover/fan like myself!
– from Indonesia –
they are not musician or artist they are an idol group
Miharu says:
Well what I can say, stop listening to JPOP if you are not liking it anymore, great singers are still active or just in hiatus for personal reasons but hating AKB is just stupid. AKB represents the JPOP culture so expect them to be popular as they are mainstream.
If you are already sick, just STOP. Afterall, it is not you who will decide who will be popular in the music industry here in JAPAN. The main point is they are idols, aimed for Japanese audience.
i dont think you understand Japan culture at all…seriously…
Alberto Moreno says:
Well, it's not that AKB48 is the representative of Jpop culture but the jpop idol culture, idols are not meant to be mainstream, there are few j-idols who can do that, in AKB48 only a few members but not the whole group. AKB48 is only relevant by their fans.
I agree with u. Even how many recommendation of AKB's songs that we get, the likelihood that we dont even want to try to hear/see is very very high. AKB is just an eye candy, they are not stars that we will feel "Wow!"
SuperJlover1 . says:
for your information akb48 is created targeting male fans in japan so who cares if other nationalities don't like them, and they are not stars just an idol group you can meet… that's their concept, if you're comparing them to kpop it's different Japan and Korea idol style are totally different, just like their culture it's different!
Kiwi says:
Did that girl ever grew her hair back?
thejapanguy says:
Hehehehe. Good question, Kiwi. I wondered the same thing
SetsunaRinn says:
if you're talking about Minegishi Minami girl, she's rocking the short hair cut now.. I kinda like it since it's refreshing, or else she had been in the same long hair since 2006
muhdnurhidayat96 says:
I'm a fan of AKB48! they are so cute!! kawaii!! 😀 my fav. song is pajama drive and temo demo no namida!
I love akb48..their music is so awesome:)
My favourite song is "Ikiru Koto". It's quite a sad song honestly, I also enjoy Ruby, How Come ?, Sugar Rush, Yuma no Kawa, Kinmokusei and Dessan. RIVER and Beginner are also good ^^
In your article, you said that you liked "good music". Saying "I hate pop/AKB" is way more respectful tbh ^^ Also, music tastes are subjectives. I never liked rap music because most of the rappers are actually really close to pop singers : they have a manufacted image of the badass gangsta who's been in jail numerous times, using homophobic, racist and sexist slurs… Most of that is crafted (well actually the rappers in my country) and they are not as badass, mean, intolerant and dangerous as they want to look. But they have to look like that to be considerated as "legimitate" and "true" rappers. And some of them made/make a shit ton of money with that. I hate the music and everything but I would not say it's not good music because I know that my tastes are not and should not be universal. I'm not touched by the lyrics or the beats, that's all.
I've always prefered manufactured and crafted groups because I honestly think that shallow things are also good things. With shallow things, you get what you see/hear, no need to be a tortured poet, to overthink or to analyse every single word of each song to enjoy it. It's just good fun. I also enjoy listening to Zemfira and Rammstein but I just can't listen to them all day along, what they do is way too "heavy", serious and depressing (especially Zemfira…). Pop is all about the show and the visual most of the time, I never understood why people complained about that because that's just what makes mainstream pop. Pop is visual. Pop is to the musical industry what action films are to the movie industry : visual not deep, just to impress the viewers.
Well this will be a fan rant and you'll roll eyes, but AKB sells more than music. I like the fact that EVERYTHING is perfectly marketed. Some of their lyrics are really really shallow but some of them are actually great and I was surprised (Ikiru Koto, Beginner, RIVER, Yuma no Kawa, Dessan…). Yes, it's super childish, but that's what I like about them : the fact that they use childhood, school and teen years to convey their message (that's an important part of life after all). But what made me a total fan were the dramas for the single So Long!. I didn't expect a pop group to tackle these serious issues Oo So yes, they make super sexualized songs but there is something more : the teamwork, the bond (even if it's fake) between the girls… And well, as pop music is a visual misic kind, they are of course "fake", even if I don't consider using a lot of make up and doing plastic surgery as a bad thing. Not my body, not my business.
Raz says:
As it seems you've started to notice, they're popular because of their basic concept- idols you can meet. Musically, they run a range from terrible to probably top 0.001% (great, but not countrywide talent level like an Ayaka). But it's hard to go to a live and watch them perform and then give them all high fives on the way out and maintain Internet level hate. Something may even catch your eye or your fancy- like acchan who was the only to give a high five of sufficient force for a westerner, or maybe that girl who's sword prop broke in the middle of a performance but still had the professionalism to carryon as if nothing was wrong. Once they're real to you it's easy to at least like some of them. Or even if you can't meet them in real life, if you follow their google plus or whatever, can you really hate them? They don't really respond to individuals but they'll sometimes respond to the general thread of comments. They're real and you can affect them.
And that's a bit of the benefit of the troupe. With so many members they can go all over on parties of 3 and 4- while 16 hold down the fort at the theater and others work on tv programs or photoshoots or radio or stage perfoances or voiceacting. Or hold art exhibits or recently, actually write a handful of their own songs. They can hit a wide number of fields, while still being relatively accessible- they spend days doing handshake events and such. If you choose a relatively obscure one she might even remember you exist. Therein is the greatness- akb is so big everyone knows about them, and yet has facets that are small enough that you may actually be able to make a sort of connection.
Lolll says:
Yup:D
ced1106 says:
Great article. I think AKB is just a symptom of the manufactured bands in Japan. Japan's Boy Bands are another example of this. I suspect these bands are a reflection of the consensus and conformity of Japanese culture, while American pop reflects… actually, I prefer to listen to rock. (: If you haven't done so already, maybe you can do some research into the Jpop industry and get a better idea!
Sassafrassery says:
Honestly, I do like AKB48. Now, bear with me here, I don't like them because of the girls, since I am one and am currently straight. I don't like them because they're "KAWAIIIIIII!!!!11 <3 <3" I like them for the simple fact that their music is fun and it's catchy. When I feel sad, I turn on Pierce the Veil because that's just how I feel (to be honest, I'll find any excuse to turn on PTV but that's not the point.) If I feel angry, I turn on Disturbed or Three Days Grace (again, any excuse) and if I feel cutesy and bubbly I turn on J-Pop. Sure, like all things it has its tropes, but that doesn't mean it's not enjoyable. AKB48 is a good group in its genre and yes, they do work very hard, and I think that deserves some credit (I mean, they're not even allowed to date, the poor things.) And you know what? "Beginner" is my work out song and I'm proud of that because that is a damn good song. (Also, PLEASE listen to Hatsune Miku and no, she doesn't just do J-Pop, she gets put into many different genres of music, as do all Vocaloids and my God it's addicting the way they're so versatile! Just-Just listen to all the Vocaloids, because some people don't like Miku since her voice is very high pitched (which in some songs just adds to the creepy factor…you'll understand eventually))
xperroni says:
While I don't personally like Idol music very much, it's clear to me why producing agencies like them so much.
An individual singer, or even a band, is an inherently unpredictable enterprise. They might be a bust right at debut, or prove to be a one-hit wonder. They might strike success and then ditch the company that launched them, change music style and lose the favor of their public, become quarrelsome as the success gets to their heads, or just up and die of overdose in a public toilet. Producers have to put up with these risks because the artistic persona of a solo singer or band is irrevocably tied to actual people – you cannot get someone else to be Hamasaki Ayumi, or TM Revolution, or Porno Graffiti (bands sometimes can manage to change a member or two, but they often lose popularity, and rarely survive losing the lead singer).
In this sense Idols are advantageous in that they have a more predictable success curve. As long as the basic routine – cute young girls, happy bright music, and choreography numbers in slightly pedophilic costumes – continues to find a sympathetic audience (whoever those may be), it's relatively easy to turn a success. The only problems are that the shelf-life of an Idol is somewhat short, and the persona of solo or small-group Idols (think three to five) still identifies very closely to the actual girls.
In a large Idol troupe, however, the artistic persona is not tied to any single member, but to the group as a whole. As members grow old or otherwise fail to comply to its image, they can be cast off and replaced by someone else; the group sustains very little damage, as (1) members are barely distinguishable from each other and (2) in the case of a dishonorable discharge, the person being ousted takes all the blame for whatever situation led to it, keeping the group's reputation immaculate. As long as nothing disastrous happens (like a scandal involving the group's producing agency, or a change in audience tastes), such a troupe can continue to exist indefinitely, switching members as worn cogs are replaced in a machine.
This is AKB48 in a nutshell: an Idol group as an entity independent from their members, much like a company will live on mostly unchanged, even as employees come and go. Commercially it's a work of beauty, the interchangeability of the Idol taken to its logical extreme. Artistically… Well, their productions are colorful and pretty to watch, and the music isn't bad to hear. But it may not turn out to be your thing, if you prize creativity or a unique identity.
TheAgentOfDeath . says:
if you want to sing in japan you best bet is to look like a 10 year old girl and wear skimpy clothing for the perverted Japanese males(pedophiles) . and you need to learn how to auto tune because all Japanese singers cant actually sing they auto tune everything and it is quite obvious.
Mitchie Carey says:
I really like AKB48 and I think there music is very popish and could be classified as annoying if you're only listening to the voices but if you listen to the words of their lyrics and then add in the voices it adds literally that much more depth my favorite songs are beginner and River 🙂 I'm a new fan and I look forward to hearing a lot more from them ^~^
Shonichi says:
AKB48, SKE48, Morning Musume etc. can be categorised in a special j-pop category called "Idol music" where its a group of cute, younger girls singing, dancing and interact with fans (hence the common chants and cheers during concerts etc). Especially with AKB where their initial concept was "idols you can meet" as they have shows that run almost daily and frequent handshake events. The girls in these groups went through an audition to find some possible talents and in the groups they develop their vocals, acting and other skills through years of activity to use after leaving the group. For example, The former ace, Maeda Atsuko, If you listen to some of AKB48's earlier songs, her voice is average or even below average, but after years in the group, she went on to act in several movies and released a couple of solo songs. The large number of girls in the group is kind of chaotic but fans can identify members that are able to stand out and some are so outstanding that maybe even your regular japanese housewife can identify the member. Seeing how it is almost "talents in training" groups its rather unfair to compare them to typical band with people playing instruments or pro dance crews.
When it comes to song, the most common and well known songs are often just the cover track/A-side of the singles they released. These often has a catchy beat, bits that at times could be brainwashing and be stuck in your head. but aside from those tracks, AKB48 currently has i believe over 1000 songs where some are more ballad like, or based on the events that occur to the members etc. The most common and hated mistake that really annoys the fans is how people see their most popular mv on youtube "Heavy rotation" and think the group is just a "wear lingerie and sexy, borderline-porn group".
There is a lot more that people can clarify about the group and correct about people's incorrect or wrong impressions about the group. Hope this helps a bit.
really if you actually think heavy rotation in considered some porn vid. or what not then you don't know what porn vids music is go to America or Puerto Rico or other countries you'll see whether heavy rotation is considered porn vid. you must be some kind of nerd virgin or something because you obviously don't know anything. from all the music vids iv'e seen around the world and iv'e seen many heavy rotation music vid. looks like a normal vid. i mean it's not like girls don't wear those kind of clothing to go to sleep with im a girl and i honestly thought this vid. was pretty adorable now look for an american rap vid. or a hispanic vid. you'll see the same shit girl wearing bikinis blah blah blah. rest my case
Shoushou says:
Hi, just found this article now. I'll just add my opinion in.
AKB isn't a band. It's an idol group, and idol group's main focus is usually entertainment rather than actual musical skill. Plus they're pretty much marketed as the "idols you can meet" types. I don't think it's really fair to compare AKB to the Jackson 5. As I said before, AKB isn't a "Band". It's like all the other boy and girl groups in J-Pop and K-Pop. They're created for entertainment. They have to be able to sing reasonably well, give a smashing live performance, and be unique and entertaining on variety shows. Idol groups aren't created to be the new, innovative kings and queens of the music industry. They're entertainers, like comedians.
Alright, maybe comparing them to comedians isn't right, but it's somewhat similar. Idols have to be able give 200% to entertain, and sometimes you get true musical talent when an idol can really sing or dance or write/compose their own music, but first and foremost they're entertainers. It's different than in America.
Also, there is over 240 members in AKB right now. That's not just for show. Before being a national idol group, they have roots in performing in their own theaters. Various teams are made because they need people to perform in the AKB and sister team theaters as well as perform live elsewhere.
Also, about Hatsune Miku, she doesn't have a 'style'. Hundreds of different people use her and other vocaloids to make songs in a bunch of different genres, ranging from Pop to rock to heavy metal to…jazz. My main point is she's a versatile tool to give people with musical capabilities the outlet to create music when they can't sing/can't find a singer.
And that's pretty much my 2 cents.
finally someone understands
pepe says:
For me are like Chipmonkeys
james coleman says:
Sure enough they suck, fake…and can they sing at all???
This is J-Pop, all about packaging, about entertainment, everything is been set up and it's boring -_-"
Skill?? nah…not so important.
J-Pop all about packaging, entertainment, been set up and boring? Dude, your opinion is definitely baseless
Juri says:
I really don't understand hater like you. It is just normal that every artist have their fans and antis. If you don't like AKB what was the point of making this article? what did you want when you wrote each and every paragraphs? If you don't like it just leave it be, let the one that like them enjoy their music and performance, as for you just listen other music that you like.
PineNyan says:
I'm also a girl. And I think :
1. Cute songs
Team K has so many cool songs, and have you heard UZA ??? That song is so cool. And I think that song doesn't have the cute pv, the pv of UZA kinda umm gothic, UZA also has the most hard dance
2. Gravure photoshoot
I think members do that because of their agency,manager, and AKB's management want them to do it, and not all of AKB Member like to wear bikinis like Takahashi Minami. And one of AKB48's sister group, JKT48 even didn't have costume that shows their belly or tummy.
I don't think fans fantasies their oshi like that, but we never know what they are thinking, except if we can read mind. Maybe some people think "show-panties-group" or "quantity over quality" but for fans their oshi is not beautiful,sexy,cute because of their physic but their behavior, their hardwork, their speciality, and their talent
4. Talents
AKB is an idol group not a vocal group, idol group doesn't always sing,some of them maybe want to be singer and have beautiful voice like Takahashi Minami, Watanabe Mayu, Yokoyama Yui, etc but some of them want to be modes
I like most of Team K's songs, RIVER, Beginner, UZA, Kaze wa Fuiteiru
For the normal (not too cute and not too dark songs) hebirote, gingham check, mae shika mukanee
blissfuldew says:
I agree with most of what you said. If you're looking for good music or talent, AKB is certainly not the group for you. They are idol group and idol group is not expected to be so talented, they are there for the entertainment values. They are recruited based on their looks or charm or image, talent is mostly overlooked, you can pass if you just have basic singing or dancing talent. And you're right, they are a choir group and you don't need to be a really good singer if you are in the choir, right?
I never like AKB songs to be honest, not my taste, their songs are more like kids' song to me. Even some of their serious song like UZA is too plain, it lacks vocal works, nobody does ad-libs, nobody belts, all just sing in unison. But I like watching them in variety show like AKBINGO and some others, they are really entertaining for sure. So I guess a lot of AKB fans are there for various reasons, their music and singing is probably one of the least factor.
pshh i wanna see you try to sing and dance the whole routine of UZA since your talking so much shit when i see you sing and dance the whole song to the perfection with a couple of your bud. with no mistake like all of the members do then i'll agree to this comment
Kpop forever says:
I tried listening to AKB48s music but they have no talent . They can't sing and are popular only beacause they look KAWAII.
so who has talent kpop pshh please i didn't even knew korea made music they suck id even know how to pronounce what they're saying i hear is gujugle ha bublublu ha shit jap. i can understand sing and learn the words plus i thought akb was really good and i love the dedication they give to the fans and to their work and i like the message they give with hard work sweat and dedication anything is possible if you quit without giving it your all you won't achieve anything thanks to those words i hear every day i have the strenght to work 2jobs and study for my firemans bach. degree the words they taught me are the reason i keep going.
papi says:
You judge AKB48 in a single song?Why don't you try other songs?They have 500+ more!
Eguchi Aimi was made for a candy commercial…she didn't and won't participate in any song.
Your post will make AKB48's new fans confuse, make old fans upset, make AKB haters happy and make people don't know AKB misunderstand. You don't know well about AKB48 but you write an article about them like you know everything.
Bakamina says:
Your question: Are you an AKB48 fan? I want your honest to goodness opinion. If you are a fan, which song is your favorite?
I am an AKB48 fan and my favourite song is Kaze wa Fuiteru, and to be honest, I don't like your article.
I'm a girl, and I'm a fan of Maeda Atsuko (Acchan). The first video of AKB that I watched was Yume no Kawa, Acchan graduated song. When I watched the video, I don't know anything about AKB48 and Acchan. However, when I saw Acchan sang by her heart, saw the other members of AKB sang for her, I have cried. Then, I become an AKB fan after watching that video, support AKB48 even when Acchan had already graduated. AKB48 is very important with me, and I know AKB is important with every fan, too. Please, go to Youtube and search for Beginner, River, Sakura no Hanabiratchi, Kaze wa Fuiteru, Koi suru fortune cookie…, watch AKB variety shows like AKBingo in order to know more about AKB48. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Lila. I had a chance to do small job with them a couple of years back, and honestly they were really nice and I could tell how much work went into what they were doing. I still can't claim to be a huge fan of their style of music. But after meeting them, I can say I respect how hard they work
pineapples says:
I will be honest first song i've ever heard was heavy rotation in japan and I hated it which in turn made me hate akb. I had to listen to it for hours because it was their newest album and everyone was in love with it. People would sing it on the train and you would people humming it that I got irritated by it. But after searching up who they were and learned more about them and how they struggle to get to where they are now. I started to admire them especially all the remaining 1st generation before acchan graduated. Their desire to do their best for the fans who supported them and help them through the rough and hard times. They went from 8 people to reaching their 1830m dreams. These idols have plenty of talents and it's being different in their own way. Gravure photos are everywhere throught the world, you don't complain about seeing them in magazine or online. In my eyes it's a good way to increase sales and popularity so why not use it? There's nothing wrong with it.
P.s. This me raging to all those who keep saying paruru is the next acchan, she isn't and can not be. Paruru doesn't have the aura to pull people in like mayuyu, yuko or acchan. Nor does paruru feel or know the struggle of the 14 year old acchan who probably had it the hardest. Being a new group and having tons of antis at such a young age. If paruru can take akb onto the world stage I am all in for paruru as center. But until then mayuyu as center!!!
watch their documentaries and you'll see why we fell in love with akb48 and only people that appreciate them will understand and see that they're not fake and that they work hard for us the fans and for the group for me to like bands and such. it takes alot after i saw an akb48 anime i learned more about them trough youtube google some of they're doramas and the rest from akbingo and i thought they were great i love the fact that they're always dedicated to their work and fans
http://youtu.be/MphuZ4EFZjU?list=FL check this one beginner
http://youtu.be/WIdWXhV33vs one of my fav
uza live http://youtu.be/KzXNT3OPpaw?list=F
http://youtu.be/tcuRAVyEPbs
http://youtu.be/AjV8Z26yVS8
Progressive Core says:
They make no secret of the fact that they are manufactured and are not polished professionals. They are advertised as a diamonds in the rough musical act consisting of Idols you can actually meet and shake hands with and support and cheer for like an athlete. Anyone who descries them for not being an authentic band or flawless professionals is judging them on something they never intended.
I honestly can't tell any of the members or the songs apart, and I'm Japanese.
Uzagi lol says:
Wow, I can tell a few popular members and I can toootally tell songs like : "Heavy Rotation" and "UZA" apart.
Indonesian here~ Oh btw, try listening to Heavy Rotation, and then UZA after that. If they sound SAME in your ears, I suggest you visit a doctor ^w^)
Jajajinks says:
I honestly have no problem with AKB 48 at all, as a Japanese person. Their singing is bad, but I've heard worse. If anybody thinks their songs are over-sexualized, you obviously have missed some Nicki Minaj videos. What I just cannot forgive, is the fact that they are considered to be one of the best bands in Japan. Although there are similar cases where an artist rose to the top through "cuteness" (exe: Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande), let's face it, they had pretty good singing talent. I am totally fine with AKB becoming famous and everybody liking them. But a band that made itself through catchy music and cuteness should NOT be regarded as one of the best producers of music. This trend of "if they're cute and have decent songs then they're good" has caught on, and recently the top of the Japanese music charts are plagued by cool looking guys and cute looking girls. It is simply horrible to see actually good songs be outranked by songs that are popular just because some good-looking person sang it. Although it is not AKB's fault for creating this new genre, I still cannot like them because of the somewhat negative impact they caused on Japanese music.
48ww says:
they are popular in Japan and have big sales numbers but nobody says they're one of the best bands in Japan.
its like McDonalds, they sell a ton of BigMacs, but nobody says its the best food.
Time to add on to
The electrifying man says:
AKB48 lip sync..there is no doubt.. it is very common in their music variety shows and music station. However, you all crtique without having watched enough Japanese programmes where they sang live. Sure yous say they can relax on the scene while dancing..but you do know how it is like to dance nonstop without a break? Why don't you trying dancing all their Dark side songs non-stop.. sure they dun sing live during their concerts unlike other pop groups.. Have you watched their daily theatre shows? It is all live singing… There is nothing wrong displaying sexuality or whatever scenes that you all irk about..this has been something that has been passed down since the debut of idols in the 1970s..i am surprise that many Japanese people themselves do not know about "idol" in Japan. In modern context, AKB48 is just adapting and changing the definition of idols. Oh, btw.. do you know that the director of Heavy Rotation is a lady? Are you all trying to deny her rights as a women who thought that the concept fits them? You all should go read the interview.. Having alot of members has its pros and cons..the cons is that there will be Anti-s that will dislike certain members..the pros is that..you will be able to find a few members to support and like..if you can't..it just means that your life is more complicated or your taste cannot be found easily..oh..just to ad on.. majority of idols in Japan would have done a bikini or swimsuit photoshoot.. so what is wrong with that? It is just Japanese pop culture…if you want change the culture..why don;t you try changing the Japan's WWII "Comfort Women".. get a grip you jabronis..
David Wallace says:
Honestly the underwear couldn't fix that video. Some of the girls were just stubby, but my problem was their teeth. I'm used to asian pop stars with crooked teeth, but these girls all had creepy poorly perfected teeth. One looked like her braces were cockeyed. My mom was a dental hygienist so maybe I'm more into teeth than normal, but this was just bad.
a TRUE, REAL good
musician/artist should NOT use any kind of cheap "sexuality". a musician
simply should use their MUSICAL talents to rise up above & to
succeed, not by showing some skins & cheap "sexuality".
honest, I am now very saddened of the japanese music industry nowadays;
it's because of "cute sexy pop idols" like AKB48, that the REAL, GOOD
talented musicians/artists are seriously heavily underrated nowadays
(ie: great bands with REAL good music & skills & heartfelt,
SOULFUL music & lyrics!) , and as a result, many even have gone
extinct/slowly died-out because they simply can't "sell" anymore!
me,…the japanese music scene used to be really GREAT back in the 90's
era, with great, REAL-TALENTED bands/artists such as: X Japan,
L'arc~en~ciel, Shiina Ringo, Utada Hikaru, etc etc. but now, everywhere
and everytime I hear about Japan it's almost ALWAYS only about AKB48 ,
which is seriously & honestly getting sickening for a REAL GOOD
music lover/fan like myself!
Nyaaaa says:
Umm… I'm sorry if I might sound rude but, have you seen "EVERY" songs of AKB48? I'm not really a fan of AKB… I like them, but I'm not obsessed like how my friend is.. -w-")
I think that judging them by only listening to a few of their songs is being prejudicial, isn't it?
Please trying watching "Beginner"'s Original MV, it's not "cute", "sexy", or "pop", well, if : Being controlled with a machine and trapped in a game, dying inside of the game, having your hand being pierced through and bleeding in the , breaking free of the machines, and meaningful lyrics like this :
"In your position set!
All the experiences you made until yesterday
And your knowledge are only a burden
The wind will always pass by
And leave nothing behind
Look for a new road!
Don't open someone else's map!
When you raise your eyes that were looking at the ground you'll become zero
Are we dreaming?
Are we believing in future?
Afraid of nothing, careless of what's our place
As reckless as we are
Are we dreaming now?
We should be as brand new as a child…
Let's tear off the chains that controlled us
We don't need to know anything Beginner!
Adults failed and felt ashamed
And suffering has become their trauma
Thinking they don't want to feel such pain again
They have become smart
Challenges are laughed upon
What are you protecting with your silly calculations
In order to avoid risks?
Are we alive?
Do we want to be alive tomorrow?
We pretend we understand, we feign a knowing look
While we haven't dreamed in a long while
Yeah, are we alive?
Aren't we wasting our life?
Feel now the rhythm pulsing through your veins!
Stand up! Together!
Remember the day you were born!
Everyone's a beginner!
Stand up! Right away!
It won't go well
Easily from the beginning
You just need to go back to the beginning
A beginner again
Be defiant, be defiant
It will happen somehow
Tear away the old page
Come on, let's begin!
We can be reborn all the time
I can't do anything
I can't do it well
And so?
We're still young
I can't do it right away
That's why we have possibilities
The rain has stopped
The wind has stopped
A light we've never seen before
Is shining
Now's the time
You are a reborn beginner!"
Is being "cute", "sexy", and "cliched", then yes, they are being very "cute", "sexy", and "cliched" 😉
Oh, and btw I'm indonesian too lol
Party Llama says:
Well, I am an anon, and this post is probably a few years old, but I couldn't resist correcting this:
"I haven't listened to Hatsune Miku, but I will have to take a listen; I
am interested to see how similar her style of music is to AKB's."
You can't compare them because Hatsune Miku is not a singer, therefore, her songs do not have a specific genre of music. She is a mascot for the vocaloid program, which could also be called an instrument, since it can be used by everyone, and anyone can use it as they feel like to create vocals with different notes (even though some certain genres fit the voice better than others, but that's why there are many types of voices, and not just the so popular Hatsune).
I hate them. Been listening to GOOD jpop since the 90's. Jpop was also good either lyrics or voices . They are not good singers, they are not good dancers or even exceptionally pretty. UGH . Thanks to this bitches, the real GOOD jpop disappeared since they started making money with the shaking hands events. They DON'T deserve anythng but the trash can. ugh.
Lady Rune says:
I like the sound..
I was lurking around this old post when I noticed that you do respect akb48 somewhat (#comment-1544817018) so how come your blog post is just bashing them and not giving them a fair chance?
X - 2015 says:
Bit late to the party, but I think to understand and appreciate AKB48 and their sister group, you have to understand their system.
Rather than band or common idol group, AKB48 is more like an organization. They are very structured and consisted of 5 teams : A, K, B, 4, and 8.
1. Why do they need so many teams and girls ?
The answer is regeneration of member : they need members who can replace their seniors. A common idol group or band have expiration date no matter how famous they are, but with that much member they can survive and preserve their brand. The second advantage is to attract different demographics because each member brings something different to the table. The third advantage, they can perform in many different places and doing many things at once. So it's no wonder you see them in many advertisements XD. What the members do individually also strengthen AKB48 brand.
2. They are not talented though?
Well, usually the people who are chosen as a member is those who have potential or charm but hasn't fully developed it yet. In AKB there is a term called oshimen, 'oshi' means to push or support. In layman terms it's your favorite member, who you want to follow and support through all the hard times. Kinda like choosing your favorite football team. So if you say they are not talented, yes you do have a point, but it's actually because AKB48 is designed that way.
What you can be sure of is they are hardworking. Almost every day they have to train and perform at their theater.
3. Their music is terrible
Well I can't say much here. While they do have many good and catchy songs, there are also many songs that's forgettable or can be annoying to some people. I think it's understandable though because they have so many songs (around 300-500 i think). There are also people who enjoy these songs because they can do chants (chanting is shouting some words before the members are singing the verse).
4. Other things (particularly events)
Well there are still a lot of things to cover like Senbatsu Sousenkyo (General Election) to choose the member who will appear for singles through her popularity, Janken Taikai, Draft Kaigai, Dai Soukaku, etc. Well you can search what that means because I can't explain too well. But the creator of AKB48 and their operational team always push the members from their comfort zone and challenge them so they can grow. Those events I listed are held for that purpose, they reveal the members ability, character, determination and mental strength
Oh and AKB48 is not an idol group, not a band.
I must say though that AKB48's system is very underrated and many people only comment at their songs without analyzing AKB48's design (which I think is more interesting than their songs, though i do like their songs :P)
I mean it's an idol group, not a girl band
allmylove99.ilk says:
Are they..lesbian tho? Tooooo many kiss
Dont geet me wrong,im not a hater
Sae-chan daisuki says:
i am an AKB (and sister groups) fan so what you said I didn't like my oshi is Sae-chan i love her to death and if you have anything to say about Sae-sama i will do something to you
Moonbaby says:
I'll tell why they (AKB48) sell so much. Its because guys want to shake hands with them on concerts. They buy their album on these events so that they can get to shake hands with all the members. Thats really why there are so many of them and why they have so many sister groups as well.
I've talked to many Japanese people who think that AKB is not good for Japanese music.
Kissanime fan Account says:
I am a Girl, And Slightly a Akb Hater and Fan….(Not trying to Offend anyone)
The only reason I found out about Akb0048 is because Of their Anime..I searched them and saw Their Game shows and stuff even though I didn't understand them I watched them but sometimes I thought…Why are they all Japanese…Why can't there be Some American people there but then I remembered oh They sing in Japan…Still Japanese people are famous with many American people but Asian People aren't to fond of American Singers….American singers are (My Opinion) More Unique and Japanese Akb48 Singers are more of a Kawaii-Hello my name is Cute Girly type…All they do is pick the most Prettest and train them to sing…I didn't notice they were 30 so that was a Flaw to me, Other than that I think it's weird that American singers lately sing about their Romance Troubles and stuff for example: Taylor Swift…(No Offence) But Akb48 is different, They can sometimes have the courage to do crazy things like the Game show and Etc. But the thing I hate the most is that they dress in Bras and stuff and make Girls feel bad about their body sometimes….Well…Japanese Skinny is Like Not eating Meat for a whole 30 Years….
I thought so the first time I listened to heavy rotation, I didn't like it at all not to mention that I hate the MV for exploiting too much sexuality. But then I listened to some of their other songs… It was so good I shed tears, it reminds of my childhood watching animes and stuff, it's an instant time machine for me… i can say that I like AKB group the most now, but i still hate most of their primary singles… But some of their songs are so good that I started to hate my self for liking them haha.
But still I chose not to follow their gimmicks marketing (handshake,election,etc) listening to their songs is enough for me
Foilpile says:
Can't help but be reminded of "Perfect Blue".
Jael Lopez says:
umm no im not a fan i ra
ther listen to kpop boy groups XD ima go to japan and make myself a girl group and make unique songs lmfao the kawaii stuff has to have its limit
umm not im not a fan i rather listen to kpop boy groups im not fans of kpop girl either much less jpop girl groups. ima go to japan creat a girl group and make unique songs my geez like the kawaii stuff has to have its limit
With the makeup and contacts, they all look like ugly white girls. It's a sequel to White Chicks. The fact that their Voltron Idol that combines the best factors of their most popular idols is still a 6 or 7 at best says it all.
kobolds says:
do you really think think any of the girls there are talented ? take a look at morning musume , do you see any of those graduated years ago making any name ? nope , none.
SHINee Lover says:
Kamen Rider Girls is my favourite girl group
Armchair Critic says:
I think it's important to understand properly their body of work before criticizing them hastily. I shall thus defer my judgement until I've masturbated at least 10 times to their "Heavy Rotation" PV.
kawaii~☆ says:
First up, I like AKB48 — no true reason, they just make me happy when I'm watching them. I have read a lot about the industry and I know they are probably some of the hardest working people I have heard of (idols I mean). And idols are meant to entertain perform and make you feel good– that's where the cutesyness comes into. They are NOT fake.. They are true HUMAN BEINGS with true emotions – look up arigatou by the original forth team 🙂
So yeah, agree to disagree ☺️
Aimi Gen says:
It's Jpop, of course it's fake. It's all commercialised and overproduced. I prefer real artists who write their own music
I LOVE AKB48, but not for their songs (mostly). I really just like the girls themselves, especially when they get to be themselves on AKBingo and other variety shows.
I love AKB48 but I hate their songs, okay? I completely agree that 90% of their songs are bubblegum pop crap whatever, yes, but I just like the members. I just wish that group wasn't about satisfying old pervy old men.
Draconis Magnus says:
What do you think of Exile?
Reina says:
Not all akb48 songs are cute and idol like
each team has its own image
Team A represents freedom
Team K has a strong and powerful image
Team B is cute and idol like
krunkman4 says:
Dude… I don't know if you are naturally like this, but it feels like you are desperately not trying to hurt someone's feelings. Which is fine… .but its so I don't know drawn out. You are so desperate to not hurt feelings you go on tangents about the Beetles, and the nature of good music. I still live in the states so I don't know if it's that Japanese politeness but it feels daunting to read in English. I would not have a problem with this aside from the fact that the title of your article is somewhat confrontational. It insinuates that not only are you saying that AKB 48 is "fake" and by extension bad. But you extended this by saying "faker" than they already were. You didn't talk about why you initially thought they were fake, and you explained the whole "idol creation concept" which insinuates that the article was a clever pun in which you are "attacking the group on both fronts" (being fake… IE bred for our mass consumption with sugar coated unrealistic depiction of perfect girls) However, you beat around the bush not talking about this… therefore, the title comes off as unnecessarily harsh and shock mongering…. I don't know why I'm mad. Mostly because I expected to see a well articulated critique related to why the music quality is unsatisfactory. Instead I feel the title was shock mongering for a click with a article that basically says nothing that you would not have gotten on the news… This is also really old news and I am responding much later… it just grinded my gears for some reason… sorry for rant..
nitestar95 says:
First, if you measure every artist against Michael Jackson, 99.9% of them are going to come up wanting. So much for that argument. Well, there's no accounting for taste, rap proved that. If you don't like their singing, don't listen. Because while I'll admit I don't like all their songs, some are very good. Akimoto writes (or has ghost writers) pump out song after song, so they're not all going to be hits. OTOH, some will be just fine, thank you. This is coming from a 59 year old guy who doesn't watch the videos. So for me, it's all about the music. AKB is more of a chorus line than a singing group. What he has done is offer a new way for girls to get entertainment business exposure. If they're good enough, they'll make it. If not, they can go on to something else. None of those girls is being forced to do that.
Ayuzawa_Misa-chan says:
as a 12 year old i love akb48's songs cuz they r dancy and makes u want to goof around listening to the song…… but i prrefer prizmmy
I think you could say that about any idol group – Could they get any faker? Kpop, Jpop, Cpop, Tpop.
Have you ever watched any of the AKB48 documentaries??
AKB48 isn't just for looks and acting cute for pervy old me (though it may seem like it). Unlike in Kpop, AKB48 is meant for polishing young girls into the entertainment industry, like how Takamina is now a singer, and Acchan is a (successful) actress.
Though yeah, I do agree sometimes their themes are weird, AKB48 girls really put their effort into their job. If you watch their documentaries, "The Show Must Go On", "No Flower Without Rain" or "The Nonfiction" you'll really see how much hardship they go through.
So yeah, in YOUR eyes, you might see a girl group of Japanese girls acting cutesy and all, but what I see are girls who are becoming what they want to be; entertainers.
I think you didn't like them because their songs and videos are not their main selling point. Sure, songs and albums are a big portion of sales, but a lot of fans buy them and the merchandises because they like the characters of the idols. And by that, I mean that 48g spends effort to showcase these girls in different situations (variety shows, dramas, etc etc) that reminds us they're just like us, human beings trying their best. The same feeling when you relate to a fictional character, only this character is someone you can meet and talk to. Fake ? Maybe. But relatable. You don't simply dismiss someone who say out loud the thoughts you've been burying deep in your mind. That is why they're very successful.
I don't like a lot of their songs also, but hearing Maeda's energetic voice and Mayuyu's clumsy personality (you don't usually see this in their music because these character defining moments show up mostly in interviews and shows) cheers my day up somewhat.
And I don't approve the fanservice, it's cringy for me. I mostly just stay away from the things I don't like and enjoy what I can.
queenanise510 says:
Another thing people needs to stops surgery shaming.
My opinion about AKB48 is just only this 2 Thing Music and Member..
1.Music Style: An anime?Children theme?video game theme? Oh come on..It's their music culture.Since 80′-90′ Japanese song are like that,just
listen to PRINCESS PRINCESS – Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu Heisei or from Rebecca – Friend.AKB48 Just continue this trademark with their own way,Unlike a KPOP who their music influence from U.S Style,AKB48 music style is more to their culture with a pure Asian flavored into it.Try to
listen with a different way and you will found a beautiful Music behind it.For information their song is mostly covered by many famous orchestra and orchestra group will not cover a song like shit..below is the link to prove my word :-
Not only that, a legendary Guitarist Marty Friedman (MEGADEATH) love AKB48 song too.In the interview,Heavy rotation(MV you link),Aitakata and Labrador Retriever is his favorite song.Here link about AKB48 feat Friedman :-
Music Genre: AKB48 have a have a various genre in their song and it's not about bubblegum pop only..Jazz,Ska,Latin,modern rock,alternative rock,dance pop,Electro pop,ballad,Oldies (you name it) I list that song below so anyone who considered themselves as music lover got
to know AKB48 is not just have a suck bubblegum pop genre..for example:-
Beginner and Kurumi no Dialogue – Electro pop
Oogoe Diamond,Blue rose and Kagami No Naka No Jeanne D`Arc – 80′- 90'rock
and many more.If somebody still say their music/song is not interesting,than they ear got a
seriously problem
Song lyrics: As much we know the 48family founder Akimoto Yasushi (some hater call him Crazy Bastard) is AKB48 songwriter together with Inoue Yoshimasa,Nonaka Yuuichi,Tanaka Yuusuke for music and arrangement.This all guy is genius,no doubt about it.Song like Shonichi will prove your Statement "no real substance" completely wrong.In Shonichi there are lyrics writen from a real experienced from member for example
2.Member:- Some haters criticized their cannot sing..yes,mostly the member cannot singing or dancing better.."Idol" definition here is someone who want to catch their dream with their effort..AKB48 is only their 1st Platform to became artist,singer,actress,MC,Model,Comedian etc.When they got ready to enter the entertainment industries then they will graduate from AKB.
Vocal Ability:- Actually they is a good singer,I'm not joking.See AKBINGO Episode 177-178 (AKB DIVA Contest)
Yes their vocal not a best like Mariah Carey,Celine Dion,Rihana or Beyonce who have a amazingly vibrator voice but what surprisingly their Octava,vocal range,falsetto is great.I can play a guitar and piano (just a little bit),when i play their song i realize their song and vocal is unique.They all have a ability to change their vocal tone minor to major tone and able to hit such difficult tone like F#m7,C9,EbM7 and such.For example song like Koike have at least 12 keychord with 140-145 BPM with 4/4 on Melody or Skrit hirari begin with Keychord Am in opening and Bbm Keychord before ending mean same melody with different key tone..while a song like (for example) Macklemore – can't hold us it's simply 4 Keychord overall.So for me as a music lover this kind of vocal and song is more than impressive!
Bikini,underwear and sexy issue:- Come on guys,if you think japan is for porn only then you're out of moral.no offense..in the Heavy Rotation or ponytail to shushu ,many various bikini/underwear company sponsor them on 2 propose.First it's the concept for member self CM and Second it's for Bikini/Underwear CM.So it's like kill 2 bird with 1 stone.
They are fake?:-Well no one knows,but if they are fake what a profit they got?I see many of fan's mention in comment section about documentary..i think the haters not really understand what is documentary meaning.For fan's please don't hate a haters,For Haters..Just see a Show name "Kin Sma Special – AKB48 The History Of AKB48" then you will understand their tears fall for what,then think logically when you at their place can you acting your act?Just put yourself in other people's shoes to make you mature.
while i read few comment before i really don't understand and just wonder why many people write many
bad comment about this great idol group.As a fan i cannot blame a haters out there,if they don't like i cannot force to like it but AKB48 is just a group who want their exist certified in entertainment industries,so why we can not support them to make their dream came true?
1.Music Style: An anime?Children theme?Video game theme? Oh come on..It's their music culture.Since 80′-90′ Japanese song are like that,just listen to PRINCESS PRINCESS – Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu Heisei or from Rebecca – Friend. AKB48 just continue this trademark with their own way,i think everyone here just hear the explicit part of their song and not hear the Implied part in their song,that's way everybody say it is like anime theme.It's funny to someone who say they like and love the music without knowing the meaning on the melody.Unlike a KPOP who their music influence from U.S Style,AKB48 music style is more to their culture with a pure Asian flavored into it.Try to listen with a different way and you will found a beautiful Music behind it.For information their song is mostly covered by many famous orchestra group and orchestra group will not cover a song like shit..below is the link to prove my word :-
and many more..If somebody still say their music/song is not interesting,than they ear got a seriously problem.For all people who like criticized they song just try to compose or write a song yourself and try promote it,after you hit above 16 million copy sale on 1 week then you got my respect..
yes their vocal not a best like Mariah Carey,Celine Dion,Rihana or Beyonce who have a amazingly vibrator voice but what surprisingly their octava,vocal range,falsetto is great.I can play a guitar and piano (just a little bit) then when i try to play their song i realize their song and vocal is unique.They all have a ability to change their vocal tone minor to major tone and able to hit such difficult tone like F#m7,C9,EbM7 and such.For example song like Koike have at least 12 keychord with 140-145 BPM with 4/4 on Melody or Skrit hirari begin with Keychord Am in opening and Bbm Keychord before ending.same melody with different key tone..while a song like for example Macklemore – can't hold us it's simply 4 Keychord overall.So for me as a music lover this kind of vocal and song is more than impressive!
Bikini,underwear and sexy issue:- Come on guys,if you think japan is for porn only then you out of moral.no offense..in the Heavy Rotation or ponytail to shushu a various bikini/underwear company sponsor them on 2 propose.First it's their concept for themselves CM and Second it's for Bikini/Underwear CM.So it's like kill 2 bird with 1 stone.About the sexuality,can anyone here tell me if any AKB girl who in under age make some photobook or gravure?As much as i know only 17-18+ years old member allow to do that.
They are fake?:-Well no one knows,but if they fake what a profit or point they got?I see many of fan's mention about documentary..i think the haters not understand what documentary meaning.For fan's please don't hate a haters,For Haters..Just see a Show name "Kin Sma Special – AKB48 The History Of AKB48" then you will understand why their tears fall and for what,then think logically when you at their place can you acting your act?
Representative of japan:-Everyone here know about the AKB project "what can i do for some one"right?AKB member collect a charity for tsunami victim nearly 15milion USD to help the people in that disasters.So not only their personality and music is representative for japan but also their humanity for all mankind.
While i read a few comment before,i really don't understand and just wonder why many people write many bad comment about this great idol group.As a fan i cannot blame a haters out there,if they don,t like it,i cannot force them to like it.AKB48 or 48familys just want their exist certified in entertainment industries and many people can accept them and know them as idol better.So why we can not support them to make their dream came true?
guko says:
To be honest akb48 is plain Weird and their music sends shivers down my spine already.
无名姑娘 says:
The amount of people who watch a 'couple of videos' (obviously HR and KFC, no doubt) and then think they know enough to fairly form an extensive opinion about AKB48 LOL.
Yanotherone says:
I discovered AKB48 a few years ago and had to think hard about whether I was a fan or not. The answer is: Yes, but only about 5% of the time.
I agree that few, if any, of their songs are the kind you sing along to at home but for me they have never been about that. For me, it's all about the over-saturated music videos. 95% of the time I don't like the look of the video and that's that. The other 5% (Kimi wa melody, Blackout, Gingham check and yes even Sayonara crawl to name a few) are all visually gorgeous. I enjoy looking at the costumes, the settings and the close-ups of the singers' expressions. I also like the sentiment behind (or interpreted) through many of their songs. It often reminds me of times in my own childhood and I enjoy that. I don't actually follow any singers or even know their names – deliberately. It's entertainment, falsehood is expected, so I just enjoy the end products only.
It's not contested that the group leans pretty heavily (and shamelessly) on the sexuality at times lever to gain and keep popularity – but anyone who hates the group for *that* is misplacing their disgust. Ain't their fault that tactic works as well as it does. Ain't their call that it gets used either. Speaking as someone who finds sexuality in all things (movies, music, life) to be off-putting and irritating – I like 'em.
Sfien says:
My Japanese friend is a huge fan of this group(I'm Korean) so I tried watching a few of their mvs because I was genuinely curious about Japanese pop music and wanted to try. I don't know what I was expecting, but it sure wasn't 30 12 yr olds in fucking lingerie being creepy. I wanted to gouge my eyes out so bad after watching… The music isn't that bad, actually but it just seems like a bunch of extremely underage robotic girls singing at once to a rock(???)ish song. I shouldn't be the one to say " there's too much of them" because you know, kpop but seriously…. Imo Japan can do a lot better considering they have the second biggest music industry in the world and a lot of talented people. I wondered for a long time why Japanese pop wasn't socially accepted but now I get it. I wouldn't play any of AKB48's songs in public even if I was offered a whole fucking house. Of course music is subjective and this is just my opinion but I bet most people have the same one. I've seen a lot of "weird" mvs in my life growing up when kpop was becoming popular globally but this…. The girls in AKB48 have a lot of talent, yes and they shouldn't waste it doing this shit. I'm not saying J-pop in a whole is bad, the artists actually produce unique songs that represent their country well ( cough*korea*cough) and its superior to the crap that is Chinese pop but J-rock is a LOT better. You could take a low-budget low-profile girl group from say, USA, put them next to a Japanese GG, and the American one would be ten times better even considering how shitty American pop is. I'm not impressed, Japan.
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Supreme's uphold limits on immigrants with temporary protected status looking for visa's….
June 7, 2021 By jamesb
The Supreme's (ALL off Theme) essentially threw this one back to Congress….
Congress isn't gonna do anything with the US Senate filibuster in place…
The rules will be about the President in office….
American isn't gonna do immigration reform anytime soon, if ever…
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that immigrants who entered the country unlawfully and were granted a temporary stay for humanitarian reasons do not become eligible to seek permanent residency.
As many as 400,000 immigrants have been granted temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States, which means they are allowed to stay because of unsafe conditions or crises in their native countries.
Many of them would like lawful permanent resident status, usually referred to as a green card. But lower courts divided over whether those who entered the country illegally meet a requirement of the law that says they must have been "inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States."
Jose Santos Sanchez, who entered the country unlawfully in 1997, contended that being granted TPS in 2001 satisfied that requirement for him.
But Justice Elena Kagan, writing for her unified colleagues, said the law was clear that it did not.
"Sanchez was not lawfully admitted, and his TPS does not alter that fact," she wrote. "He therefore cannot become a permanent resident of this country."….
She noted that it does not mean that everyone with TPS is barred from seeking permanent lawful status. For instance, she wrote, a foreign national who entered the country legally on a tourist visa but stayed on after the visa's expiration would meet the requirement that he entered the country lawfully.
And Congress can change the law to help people like Sanchez, she said: "Legislation pending in Congress would do just that."….
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Yuja Wang (born February 10, 1987) is a Chinese classical pianist who records on the Deutsche Grammophon label. She has released six CDs on with Deutsche Grammophon: Sonatas & Etudes in 2009; Transformation in 2010; Rachmaninov in 2011; and Fantasia, in March 2012. She has also performed on the soundtrack to the film Summer in February. A fifth Deutsche Grammophon album, released internationally in February, 2014, featured the Piano Concerto no. 2 of Sergei Prokofiev and Piano Concerto no. 3 of Sergei Rachmaninov, with Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra; and in another 2014 release for DGG, she partnered the violinist Leonidas Kavakos in the violin sonatas of Johannes Brahms.
Although there are reports that Wang released a debut CD in 1995, there is little information available about it.
In addition to her audio recordings, EuroArts has released a DVD on which Wang performs Sergei Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, with Abbado conducting.
Sonatas & Etudes (2009)
Sonatas & Etudes is Wang's first CD on general release. It was recorded in November 2008 and released April 20, 2009. It was nominated for the 2010 Grammy Award in the category Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (Without Orchestra). It includes the following tracks:
Transformation (2010)
Transformation is Wang's second CD on general release. It was released April 13, 2010 and includes the following tracks:
Rachmaninov (2011)
Rachmaninov is Wang's third CD on general release, on the Deutsche Grammophon label. Its recording of Sergei Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 features the Mahler Chamber Orchestra conducted by Claudio Abbado. It was released February 25, 2011 and includes the following tracks:
Fantasia (2012)
Fantasia is Wang's fourth Deutsche Grammophon album. It was released on March 1, 2012 and includes the following tracks:
Piano Concertos / Rachmaninov, Prokofiev (2013)
Piano Concertos / Rachmaninov, Prokofiev is Wang's fifth Deutsche Grammophon album, scheduled for pre-release in the United States in October 2013, with a general international release January 3, 2014. It includes Wang's performances of piano concertos composed by Sergei Rachmaninov and Sergei Prokofiev, and features the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. The album comprises the following tracks:
Summer in February (2013)
In addition to her solo classical albums, Wang was the featured soloist on the soundtrack for the 2013 film Summer in February. The soundtrack to the film was released June 21, 2013, also by Deutsche Grammophon.
References
External links
Yuja Wang at Discogs
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An eventful Saturday......
April 29, 2013 11:23 by donald
While Saturday April 27th may well be remembered in Dalhousie circles for some superb golf over Buddon Links ( notably Alan Baird's outstanding 64 and Ian Wilson's fine 70 ), it might be that a unique incident on the 16th tee will prove to be equally significant - and perhaps even more memorable. As Pat Robb's fourball moved serenely towards the closing trio of holes, not one of them could possibly have predicted the oncoming drama which would unfold, as Pat himself teed up his ball in preparation for a wind-assisted drive to start his optimistic search for birdie on the sixteenth. As I am sure most Dalhousie members will agree, he is not one to hang around on the tee, but on this occasion his pause at address was more than enough to allow a black Labrador dog to leap across from the road alongside the boundary fence, grasp Pat's ball in its mouth and gleefully head westwards with its trophy. Chaos, of course, then followed.....thankfully cut short by the dog's owner retrieving the ball from the clutches of the triumphant, pretty reluctant and unsympathetic creature, which - with several growls and a baring of white molars - did not fail to let Pat and his colleagues know how displeased he now felt. From the patchy descriptions so far available from the other members of the group, it is not known to the writer whether Pat suffered any penalty for his ball moving from the tee at address; what IS known, however, is that a considerable amount of "slavers" had to be taken care of before the ball was then struck for real. At this point in time, the writer again regrets that he cannot confirm whether the aforesaid "slavers" were attributable to the dog or the verbal reaction of the member concerned....... | {
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it would be nice that we write about subject that it is this thread,not write posts about othet games,mob points or dont know what about!why to have another closed thread,when its about calendar winnings!and you write POSTS,not threads maragatero!
I won but that does not mean that i did not want to win again.
That's why i tried to buy many attempts to succeed again.
I like to do it again but is very difficult.
I do not want to try with a lot of mob shots because is very disturbing with one by one shot.
From now on i will not accumulate many mob shots, maxim 500 will be ok with fifty fifty chances if someone does not succeed before me.
on previous page I answered to you normaly and you said thank you,so dont know where did you find problem!also on my last post it was normal post where I say "it would be nice"!dont know why both of you have to write about everything in most of thread,that why admin told you that you have thread to chat about anything,not to do that in every thread!you just must do everything as you want and dont want to except any advice and you even insult with this doctor things!I will not even answer on that,but could say lot of things!
and even I writed to you at least 5 times,that you write every day posts,not threads,you dont want to learn that this is post,not thread and you write still like that!thread is something that you open with news,new thing or whatever,its not post!this 50 points that you get every day,you get from posts!
Maragatero, my friend, such cases... should be avoided.
In January i won few awards in mob calendar ( 6 ) and the last time when i won 6 prizes in one month was in june last year.
What's happening with this calendar is nice when you succeed to win more prizes in a month.
I did not calculate my record per month but i have seen users with 8-9 awards per month or more.
Good luck for all users.
Today i won 100 mob draw tickets for this Sunday and i have my chances, to win again if i'm lucky a prize of 50 dollars.
Here are many cases when users won with only 50 tickets.
I remembered when i bought a lot of tickets a few times and the pleasant feeling after reading the email in which BRM said that i won.
Hey "brother in door"! I won exactly the same prize yesterday, so we will fight for the 5000 points this Sunday. This is our time CALICUL! I never won the Mob Draw (either the Mob Safe) so what better than win it with my BRM´s friend! Before it prize, in this year I only won 50 shots (much work for nothing), so this may be the pot!
If there are two awards in this Sunday and we win both awards, then it will be very nice, but chances are very low.
I'm not saying it can not happen, but it's very hard.
Yes it´s true, we need some kind partner who buy a lot of tickets, or better a few of them. You know now that this way isn´t good for you (I never believe it), so we have to wait that others mobster want to do this. Maybe the "Axelerator" fellow, that has too many luck for this issue, don´t you think?
Well the damm calender is not on my site.
Begin January got 2 prices and since then nothing….. just emty doors.
Just hope to win something the following days …. any price is Ok for me.
Keep you guys informed ….
He is lucky with mob safe but with mob draw it's harder to be lucky if you do not buy a lot of tickets.
I risked it several times and i bought few hundred tickets or few k.
I won only 3 times but when i have few tickets the software always avoids me.
I hope to win with 50 or 100 tickets like other users.
With a ticket you are practical non-existent.
I had in the past many times 50 or 100 tickets and i won nothing.
Only when i bought many tickets i won.
With mob safe i spend many shots to crack the safe and after that i spend over 3 k attempts with failure. This is very bad when you buy tickets or mob shots.
I know how it works with these awards because is the same for all users.
Sometimes you won few prizes in one month and sometimes 1 prize or nothing ( very rarely).
The situation may change in the future and you will win 5-6 awards in 90 days.
It's something normal my friend.
Five or six prizes between three months are not good CALICUL! I´m used to winning four prizes in a month. The dry part of the last year the Mob Calendar was working that way. In the first beautiful part of the year, I could get until 2000 points and six prizes each month. Then I fell in love of Bankroll Mob page!
got nice prize at calendar yesterday!on last door in day in late hours I got 200 mob points and it was nice suprise for me!would be nice that this continue in next days!even I had cashout few days ago,I am already now on 1150 mob points and with every day more and more of them are coming!
Five or six prizes between three months are not good CALICUL! I'm used to winning four prizes in a month. The dry part of the last year the Mob Calendar was working that way. In the first beautiful part of the year, I could get until 2000 points and six prizes each month. Then I fell in love of Bankroll Mob page!
I said in 90 days my friend and this is a good or bad prize, depends on what you win. I know is very ugly when you do not win anything but as i said in other comments: are good months and bad months.
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A rare form of evidence in the history of the Holocaust, films of Jewish deportations—usually made at the behest of Nazi officials—document these events for a number of reasons. Almost always taken from the perspective of the perpetrators, such films might record the process for the internal purposes, or might become propaganda for the German public.1 No matter the subject, the camera's gaze—and the person behind it—frame the subject of the film in a particular manner, and with a specific interpretation in mind. Perpetrator films have for this reason been, at times, harshly criticized for their use in postwar documentaries.2
The film featured here is a hybrid of perpetrator and victim footage. Recording the deportation of Dutch Jews (and some Sinti-Roma) from Westerbork on May 19, 1944, it chronicles the loading of train cars bound for Auschwitz. The cameraman, Werner (Rudolf) Breslauer, was a German Jew who fled to the Netherlands with his wife and three children. A photographer by training, he was ordered a camp commander to film daily life, including this deportation. The film was meant to show Gestapo headquarters the vital nature of the camp and its activities. In September of 1944, Breslauer and his family were themselves deported to Auschwitz via Theresienstadt, where Rudolf, his wife, and his two sons were killed. His daughter, Ursula, survived the war.
Embedded within this footage is a now iconic image of a young Sinti girl as she is being deported. Settela Steinbach was one of the 245 Dutch Sinti killed in Auschwitz-Birkenau between July 31 and August 1, 1944, the date of the liquidation of Birkenau's "Zigeunerlager" ("Gypsy Camp").3 Settela's last, and world renowned, picture was taken on May 19, 1944 moments before the train door was bolted and locked in front of her. The image of Settela peeking through the train doors, head covered, has become a symbol of the genocide of the Sinti/Roma during the Holocaust.
A film commissioned by perpetrators, created by a Jewish filmmaker, and documenting the deportation of Roma constitutes a complex vantage point: is this mulitilateral perspective evident in the film itself, or has the lense effaced it? While the camera lingers briefly on various people (including Settela Steinbach), it seems at times to merely document the deportation process. Would we call this a "Jewish film?" What might a "Jewish perspective" look like in this context? Knowing, as we do, that most of the Jews and Sinti-Roma featured in this film were gassed upon arrival at Auschwitz, it may be tempting to imbue the film with the weight and importance of a "surviving remnant." Yet, it was also conceived as a cold and procedural recording of a routine process leading from deportation to death.
For example, a 2011 documentary entitled, A Film Unfinished, assembled raw Nazi footage of the Warsaw Ghetto (much of it highly staged) presumably taken for the purpose of a propaganda film that was never fully realized. For a critical analysis of this film, see Stuart Liebman, "The Never–Ending Story: Yael Hersonski's 'A Film Unfinished,'" Cineaste 36.3 (2011): 15-9.
The most famous postwar documentary to utilize perpetrator footage was Alain Resnais's short film, Night and Fog (Nuit et Brouillard, 1955). For more information about the history and reception of the film, see Christian Delage, "Nuit et Brouillard: A Turning Point in the History and Memory of the Holocaust," in Toby Haggith and Joanna Newman, eds., The Holocaust and the Moving Image: Representations in Film and Television Since 1933 (New York: Wallflower Press, 2005), 127-39.
For a detailed analysis of this image and its afterlife, see Chris Vos, "The Past in Iconic Clichés: The Case of 'The Girl Between the Doors of a Cattle-Wagon to Auschwitz,'" History in Words and Images (2005): 157. For more information about the intersecting fate and memory of Sinti-Roma and Jewish victims, see Ari Joskowicz, "Separate Suffering, Shared Archives: Jewish and Romani Histories of Nazi Persecution," History & Memory 28.1 (2016): 110-40.
All 14 Items in the The Holocaust and the Moving Image Collection
Shoah Outtake with Gertrude Schneider
tags: children & youth family ghettos music science & medicine sex women's experiences
Fortunoff Oral History with Menachem S.
tags: children & youth ghettos
USHMM Oral History with Charlene Schiff
tags: children & youth health & hygiene living underground loneliness women's experiences
USC Shoah Foundation Oral History with Abraham Bomba
tags: deportations killing centers Sonderkommando women's experiences
RG Number 60.2101, FILM ID: 2240
Breslauer, Werner (Rudolf)
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Record Mirror, May 20, 1978
Record Mirror
1982 unknown date
NW in NY
New Wave in New York
Jim Farber
It seemed to have the makings of history about it. One compressed week of new wave assault here in New York, featuring debuts by Ian Drury and Nick Lowe and premier Palladium headlines for Blondie and Elvis Costello.
Obviously the pressure was on for all of the bands to play to the death. The movement was already breaking through; now they were each out to go all the way and capture the most attention for themselves.
Some put on stunningly breathless shows while others were merely out of breath. Even if it didn't turn out to be historic, the thrill of the inherent competition still made it an unmissable event.
Thankfully the most disappointing contestant came right at the start. Monday it was Ian Dury at The Bottom Line, doing his epileptic Oliver Reed routine.
Some call it dada but it seemed more like dog doo here in New York as Dury moaned his way through funky dirges that all sounded like slowed-down cement mixers.
His insults to the crowd were totally meaningless and most people seemed unsure whether to laugh at him or with him.
"Sex And Drugs And Rock And Roll" was one good song amidst the mire. Unfortunately, most of the other toons bore a more than striking resemblance to it, one exception being the rousing "Sweet Gene Vincent."
Still, Dury was so lost in his cockney curmudgeon character that during such legitimately sentimental pieces as "My Old Man," he was inappropriately mocking in his tone.
As interesting as his misanthropic persona is, the sound was simply too dull to support the wonderfully active lecherousness of his character.
But things picked up for the new wave later in the week. Thursday saw a Palladium showdown for Robert Gordon with Link Wray and kitsch queen, Blondie.
Even though the members of Gordon's three piece band each seemed to be playing in different galaxies, Robert Gordon was greasily sensational. Flashing his pompadour-extraordinaire, Gordon launched into such old classics as "Mystery Train" with incredible command. Each snap of his fingers awarded him charisma that transcended any Elvis (Presley!!) clone accusations.
Still, I think Gordon is about ready to lay Link Wray to rest. His guitar work was painfully monotonous and always out of step with the drums and Rob Stoner's obnoxiously imposing bass. True enough, Stoner's a wonderful bassist, but his Jack Bruce-like indulgences here seemed to throw off the rest of the band.
Similarly, Blondie's band had some problems but the platinumed focal point helped straighten things out. One of the finest aspects of Blondie's sound is Chris Stein's marvelously juvenile ice skating rink-type organ. When the band last played New York at CBGB's last year, the organ was up front, making for a screamingly funny backdrop to Debbie Harry's acid dropping Jean Harlow act.
Here, though, the guitars took over and numbers like "You Look Good In Blue" and the opening "X-Offender" were the worse for it. Also, Blondie's normally impromptu dancing was a bit too restrained; unlike last year's show where she appeared like a dancing version of the kid in the "Help Stop Muscular Dystrophy" ad.
Still, her commie red flag attire and Nancy Sinatra "boots made for walking" were correct detail, especially highlighting "Contact In Red Square." Though the songs from the superior first album generally came off better, another high point was Debbie's Mata Hari (no relation) routine in "Kidnapper." Mindless camp admittedly, but then Blondie is to New Wave what Southside Johnny is to R&B — fun without real passion.
For the real stuff one had to look to the triple bill on Saturday; the showdown between Nick Lowe, Mink Deville and Elvis Costello. Admittedly, Nick Lowe, (decked out in a two-tone "now people" shirt), is too far on the calculated cutesy side to dredge up any deep feelings, but his show did feature a fab power pop sound. "So It Goes" (a steal from Steely Dan's "Reelin' In The Years") whisked by in a flash as the Rockpile band panted through seven short musical glimpses of heaven.
Dave Edmunds lent several of his "rockabilly" tunes, but it was his feverish guitar work on the Lowe numbers that really clinched the show. Lowe's lyrics are some of the wittiest around (especially his camp on Bowie in "I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass"). I wished he had time to chi more.
From tongue-piercing-through-cheek wit, though, it was straight down to earthy Bronx with the New York Mink Deville. Singer Willy has made well known his distaste for other new wave bands and so it was no surprise that tonight he was out for blood. At his best, Deville did succeed in stealing the show, especially on the softer numbers like "Spanish Stroll," replete with The Immortals doo-wopping in the background. In this remarkable rendition the band found that funky plane that every rock band worth its salt is always aiming for.
Following it with the deeply felt "Mixed-Up Shook-Up Girl" brought real live crocodile tears to these beady little eyes, giving me a moment I will not soon forget. Unfortunately, Willie's emotive voice was lost on many of the louder numbers, including their "borrow" of The Temptations' "My Girl" in "Venus Of Avenue D," but the least said about these songs the better.
All that mattered at this point was that Elvis and his Attractions had a hell of a lot to top. At first, it didn't seem like he was going to measure up, offering anaemic versions of such faves as "No Action."
But by the time the Faustian "Red Shoes" rolled around, Elvis was recharged. Many songs, such as "The Pump," with its "Subterranean Homesick Blues"-like word packing, were simply too fast for Elvis to sing adequately, but strangely, as the night went on his control became stronger.
Some songs left off the new album came off best, including "I Don't Wanna Go To Chelsea" and "Two Little Hitters," but it was "Alison" that once again proved Elvis' aim is true. This was the first time The Attractions had appeared with Elvis in New York and they really kicked out the power behind the encores "Radio, Radio" and "Watchin' The Detectives."
Though Elvis got the best reception of all six bands this week, at this last show the contestants obviously came to a draw.
With this much great music coming into town and so much more to come, it finally seems true that new wave has made 1977-78 the best year for live and album rock 'n' roll since the seventies began.
Jim Farber reports on New York-area concerts, including Elvis Costello & The Attractions and opening acts Nick Lowe and Mink DeVille, Saturday, May 6, 1978, Palladium, New York.
This Year's Model is No. 18 on the album chart; "Pump It Up" is No. 37 on the singles chart (page 19).
Cover and page scan.
Wikipedia: Record Mirror
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Trump Announces Tariffs On Mexico Over Illegal Immigration Issue
All goods imported into the United States from Mexico would face tariffs if the southern neighbor of the US doe not curb illegal immigration into the US, announced US President Donald Trump.
A 5% tariff would be imposed on Mexican goods entering the US starting June 10 and would slowly rise "until the illegal immigration problem is remedied", trump said in a tweet.
The proposed tariffs would be "disastrous", said Jesús Seade, Mexico's top diplomat for North America.
A national emergency was declared by Trump in February at the US-Mexico border. Trump justified this move by saying that it was a necessary measure to curb what he claimed was a crisis at the US southern border.
They are overwhelmed, say border agents. Critics however claimed that the border agencies are mishandling and mistreating migrants.
A group of more than 1,000 migrants were detained on Wednesday, said US border authorities in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday. That was the single largest group that had been encountered by agents so far.
The apprehension "demonstrates the severity of the border security and humanitarian crisis at our south-west border", said Robert Perez, customs and border protection deputy commissioner.
Since long, Trump has been accusing Mexico of not taking enough steps to clamp down on illegal flow of people into the US and this announcement of Trump is his latest attempt to put pressure on Mexico to take action.
If the tariffs were really imposed, Mexico "must respond vigorously", Seade said.
He did not want "confrontation", said Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in response. "I propose deepening our dialogue, to look for other alternatives to the migration problem," he wrote in a letter on Thursday.
President Trump has sought funds to build a wall on the US-Mexico border during his election campaign and throughout his time in office. The aim of declaring the national emergency at the border was to divert federal funds which could be used to erect as border wall with Mexico. His efforts were however blocked by a US judge in May.
For implementation of the new tariffs on Mexico, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act would be used by Trump, the White House said on Thursday. Ironically, on the same day that Trump announced the tariffs, the White House informed the Congress of its plans for pushing for a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada.
There would be an increase of five percentage points each month in the tariffs till October 1 – when it would reach 25 per cent, Trump said in a White House statement. He said that the tariffs would stay at that level "unless and until Mexico substantially stops the illegal inflow of aliens coming through its territory".
"For years, Mexico has not treated us fairly - but we are now asserting our rights as a sovereign nation," the statement said.
According to analysts, this latest tariff announcement on Mexico by Trump was driven by political causes but it would have a significant financial and economic impacts.
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Margaret Bannerman (nom de scène de Marguerite Grand), née le à Toronto (Ontario) et morte le à Englewood (New Jersey), est une actrice canadienne.
Biographie
Sa famille émigrant en Angleterre vers 1915, Margaret Bannerman débute la même année au théâtre dans une revue (d'autres suivront) produite par André Charlot (Charlot's Revue of 1915). Jouant souvent à Londres jusque vers le milieu des années 1930, elle apparaît notamment dans les pièces Our Betters de William Somerset Maugham (1923, avec Constance Collier et Martita Hunt), Les Ailes brisées de Léopold Marchand et Pierre Wolff (1926, avec Martita Hunt) et Dora de Victorien Sardou (rôle-titre, 1933, avec Gerald du Maurier et Basil Rathbone).
Puis elle s'établit aux États-Unis, où elle se produit pour la première fois sur les planches en 1937 à Philadelphie, dans l'opérette Trois valses d'Oscar Straus. À Broadway (New York), elle débute dans la comédie musicale de Richard Rodgers et Lorenz Hart (1942-1943, avec Ray Bolger en vedette et Vera-Ellen). Après deux pièces représentées en 1945 (dont une adaptation de Rebecca de Daphne du Maurier, avec Diana Barrymore et Bramwell Fletcher), elle revient à Broadway dans deux autres pièces, en 1951 (Getting Married de George Bernard Shaw, avec Barbara Britton et Arthur Treacher), et en 1954.
À Toronto, elle reprend en 1940 au théâtre royal Alexandra la pièce Our Betters précitée. Également dans sa ville natale, elle personnifie Higgins lors d'une reprise de la comédie musicale My Fair Lady de Frederick Loewe et Alan Jay Lerner, en 1963 (ayant tenu ce rôle en tournée aux États-Unis à partir de 1959), après quoi elle se retire quasiment à Englewood, où elle meurt à 79 ans, en 1976.
Toujours au théâtre, signalons aussi la pièce Gigi d'Anita Loos (d'après la nouvelle éponyme de Colette), donnée de même en tournée aux États-Unis en 1952-1953, où elle joue aux côtés d'Audrey Hepburn dans le rôle-titre.
Au cinéma, elle contribue dès la période du muet à quinze films britanniques, depuis de Maurice Elvey (1917, avec Gerald du Maurier) jusqu'à de Marcel Varnel (1935, avec Arthur Margetson), film musical adapté de l'opérette Gräfin Dubarry de Carl Millöcker. Entretemps, citons Lily Christine de Paul L. Stein (1932, avec Corinne Griffith et Colin Clive).
Après son installation aux États-Unis, Margaret Bannerman revient brièvement au grand écran dans trois films américains, La Folle Ingénue d'Ernst Lubitsch (1946, avec Jennifer Jones et Charles Boyer), L'Extravagante Miss Pilgrim de George Seaton (1947, avec Betty Grable et Dick Haymes, mais son rôle est coupé au montage), et enfin L'Amour au trot de H. Bruce Humberstone (1947, avec Maureen O'Hara et Cornel Wilde).
Notons encore qu'elle collabore à deux séries télévisées américaines, (un épisode, 1949), puis (un épisode, 1967), où elle tient un petit rôle (son ultime), dans la comédie musicale de Stephen Sondheim (avec Anthony Perkins et Charmian Carr), composée spécialement pour la télévision.
Théâtre (sélection)
Londres
1915 : Charlot's Revue of 1915, revue produite par André Charlot : membre de la troupe
1917 : Under Cover de Roi Cooper Megrue : Nora Ruttledge
1918 : The Pageant de Louis N. Parker : Euterpe
1918-1920 : Buzz Buzz, revue, musique d'Herman Darewski, lyrics et sketches d'Arthur Wimperis et Ronald Jeans : rôles divers
1921 : Pot Luck!, revue, musique de Philip Braham et Kenneth Duffield, lyrics et sketches de Ronald Jeans et Dion Titheradge : rôles divers
1923 : Isabel, Edward and Anne de Gertrude Jennings : Anne Carew
1923 : Our Betters de William Somerset Maugham : Lady Graystone
1923 : Send for Dr. O'Grady, adaptation du roman éponyme de George A. Birmingham : Sybil Mainwaring
1925 : The Solution d'Arthur Wimperis : Drake
1925 : Camilla States Her Case de George Eggerton : Lady Camilla Leighton
1926 : Les Ailes brisées (There's No Fool) de Léopold Marchand et Pierre Wolff, adaptation de Stanley Bell : Jacqueline Rémon
1926 : By-Ways de H. M. C. Hardinge (adaptation de son roman A Bowl of Red Roses) : Claire Bathurst
1930 : The Mouthpiece d'Edgar Wallace : Jacqueline Smith
1933 : Dora (Diplomacy) de Victorien Sardou, adaptation de Charles Macdona, mise en scène de Gerald du Maurier : rôle-titre
1933 : Gay Love d'Audrey et Waveney Carter : Gloria Fellowes
Broadway
1942-1943 : , comédie musicale, musique de Richard Rodgers, lyrics de Lorenz Hart, livret de Richard Rodgers et Lorenz Hart, mise en scène de Joshua Logan, chorégraphie de Robert Alton, décors et lumières de Jo Mielziner, costumes d'Irene Sharaff : Heroica
1945 : Rebecca, adaptation du roman éponyme de Daphne du Maurier : Beatrice Lacy
1945 : The Deep Mrs. Sykes de (et mise en scène par) George Kelly : Myrtle Weaver
1951 : Getting Married de George Bernard Shaw : Bridgenorth
1954 : The Starcross Story de Diana Morgan : Alice Venning
Autres lieux
1937 : Trois valses (Three Waltzes), opérette, musique d'Oscar Straus, adaptation par Clare Kummer du livret original de Paul Knepler et Armin L. Robinson : Fanny, Yvette et Irène Grandpré (Philadelphie)
1940 : Our Betters de William Somerset Maugham : Lady Graystone (théâtre royal Alexandra, Toronto)
1952-1953 : Gigi d'Anita Loos (adaptation de la nouvelle éponyme de Colette), mise en scène de Raymond Rouleau : Alicia de St. Ephiam (tournée aux États-Unis)
1959-1963 : My Fair Lady, comédie musicale, musique de Frederick Loewe, lyrics et livret d'Alan Jay Lerner (d'après Pygmalion de George Bernard Shaw) : Higgins (tournée aux États-Unis et Toronto)
Filmographie partielle
1917 : de Maurice Elvey : Cokeson
1917 : (The Gay Lord Quex) de Maurice Elvey : Muriel Eden
1922 : de Frank Hall Crane : St. John
1932 : Lily Christine de Paul L. Stein : Abbey
1932 : de Fred Niblo : Lydie Charrington
1934 : de Jean Daumery : Diana
1934 : de Thomas Bentley : Laura Locke
1935 : de Marcel Varnel : La Maréchale
1946 : La Folle Ingénue (Cluny Brown) d'Ernst Lubitsch : Lady Alice Carmel
1947 : L'Extravagante Miss Pilgrim (The Stocking Miss Pilgrim) de George Seaton (rôle coupé au montage)
1947 : L'Amour au trot (The Homestretch) de H. Bruce Humberstone : Ellamae Scott
Bibliographie
2013-2014 : , The London Stage, a Calendar of Productions, Performers and Personal (trois volumes : 1910-19, 1920-29 et 1930-39), (Lanham, Maryland)
Notes et références
Liens externes
Margaret Bannerman sur Theatricalia
Margaret Bannerman sur The Canadian Encyclopedia
Nom de scène
Actrice canadienne
Actrice canadienne de théâtre
Actrice de comédie musicale
Actrice canadienne du muet
Naissance en décembre 1896
Naissance à Toronto
Décès en avril 1976
Décès à 79 ans
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Here is a little post on some of my new purchases. Being a very poor student I have been scouring the vintage and charity shops as well as doing a lot of shopping for accessories on ebay!
Baby pink jumper- Cow Vintage. This was £2!!
Blue and yellow jumper- Cow Vintage. This was £3!!
On another note, I have just been set my new project. It is to organise a fundraising event for the fashion charity TRAID. We have to organise an event which will raise awareness of the brand and the harmful affects the fashion industry has on the environment , as well as raising £2000! I'm really looking forward to this project as I have always been into events management so this should be interesting, even though we haven't got an idea for the event yet, all in good time!
Haha, I actually prefer thrifting and online shopping for a lot of things, because you're able to find really unique pieces for amazing prices!
I'm searching for something similar.
I love the ear cuff, looks amazing! Also, that lacy baby pink top is so pretty, bet it would look beautiful on!
Nice pieces ! Great to discover your blog !
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def get_title
get_text(get_id(:commitlist_title))
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# Loading
def wait_for_load
has_no_element(get_id(:commitlist_loading_indicator))
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def has_no_commits_indicator
has_element(get_id(:commitlist_no_commits_indicator))
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def has_loading_indicator
has_element(get_id(:commitlist_loading_indicator))
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def has_no_loading_indicator
has_no_element(get_id(:commitlist_loading_indicator))
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# Commit list
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raise 'Abstract'
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def get_number_of_commits
elements_by_text(get_id(:commit_list_list_row)).count
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def get_commit_list
element(get_id(:commitlist_list))
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def click_on_commit index
elements(get_id(:commitlist_list_row))[index].click
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# Errors
def has_error_indicator
has_element(get_id(:commitlist_no_commits_indicator))
end
def has_commits_error_indicator
raise 'Abstract'
end
def get_commits_error
get_text(get_id(:commitlist_no_commits_indicator))
end
# Public/private repository
def has_private_repository_indicator
raise 'Abstract'
end
def has_public_repository_indicator
raise 'Abstract'
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After a trip to Italy in 2003, Bill Disselhorst and his wife Anne fell in love with the country—so much so, in fact, that they bought an apartment there. One of the places that they loved visiting was Campo de' Fiori in Rome, a vibrant open-air market that sells flowers, food, and small gifts.
Seven years later, Disselhorst was about to lose his job, so he and his wife decided to seize the opportunity to open their own restaurant in South Pasadena.
Disselhorst had been in the restaurant business his entire life, and met Anne when she was working as a server. Later on, she ran a catering business with her brothers—so food was always in their blood.
The couple created the menu for their restaurant over the course of one week in their kitchen at home, and Fiore Market Café opened its doors in December 2010, serving lunch daily. While taking much inspiration from Italian philosophies, the food they serve is American—fresh daily baked bread, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods make up the bulk of the menu items.
Other dishes that are in high-demand at Fiore Market Café include the roast chicken sandwich with pesto and burrata, short rib sandwich, cold rare roast beef sandwich, vegetarian chopped salad, and Asian chicken salad. They also serve tasty baked goods such as cupcakes, cookies, lemon bars, brownies, as well as a special treat known as the Magic Bar, which was inspired by a trip the couple had taken together.
The café has a garden in front, which Disselhorst will sometimes pull ingredients from like tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash and herbs to use in his dishes when he can. Back when the restaurant first opened and things were less busy, he would make fresh jam from figs and other fruits, then sell them in the cafe—these days his time is more limited, but he does sell some delicious jams by French company L'Epicurien, featuring an array of flavors from blackcurrant to apricot and lavender.
For those that can't get enough of Fiore Market Café's fresh bread, Disselhorst also offers baking classes where he teaches attendees how to make baguettes and sandwich loaves, which they can then take home. To sign up for a spot on of his classes, visit the cafe website and follow them on Instagram: @fioremarketcafe.
Sadly, Anne passed away in July 2017, but her spirit and memory lives on in Fiore Market Cafe and throughout the community. One thing that was always important to the couple was to make all of their guests feel welcome and at-home, which is something that Disselhorst continues to do to this day.
Fiore Market Cafe is located at 1000 Fremont Ave. in South Pasadena. It is open Mon. – Sat. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sunday. For more information, call (626) 441-2280 or visit www.fioremarketcafe.com.
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Genesis part XXIV: A lesson in repentance and salvation
August 24, 2019 September 5, 2019 Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐
Jacob sends his sons to buy corn in Egypt
42:1 > "Why do you look at one another?" Jacob noticed that perhaps at the mention of the word "Egypt", the brothers looked at one another in a strange way. He wanted to know why, but they couldn't tell him that they sold Joseph to Egypt; they lived with this terrible secret and guilt for 20 years.
42:2 > The famine was not letting up and the only way for Jacob's family to obtain food was to go into Egypt and buy it.
42:3-4 > Ten of the eleven brothers obeyed their father's order and immediately set out for Egypt. Benjamin was the youngest and Jacob's favorite and he didn't want anything to happen to him so he kept him away from the world.
42:5-8 > Prophesy of a young Joseph's dreams are fulfilled from verses 9 and 37:5-11 when his brothers paid respect by bowing down to him. Joseph was now a mature adult and Egyptian in appearance and mannerism therefore, his brothers didn't recognize him. Joseph knew them, though, and he was about to put them through a series of tests.
42:9 > Joseph remembers the dreams he had when he was young. This was God's doing. He recalled the dreams to Joseph's memory to guide him accordingly. He was to be used as an instrument for the correction and restoration of the brothers (blueletterbible.org) and therefore, he had to keep his true identity under wraps for now… like a secret agent! He knew his brothers weren't spies, but he didn't want to break his role as ruler, so he accused them of being such to hear what they'll say.
42:10-11 > The brothers replied that they all had the same father and therefore not likely spies.
42:12-13 > Still in character, Joseph accuses the brothers of espionage. The brothers knew they didn't deserve this rough treatment. After all, they only wanted to obtain food and return home to their waiting father. Feeling the pressure to defend themselves, they told Joseph that they were 12 brothers, but "the youngest is this day with our father" (Benjamin) and "one is not" for they thought Joseph to be dead by now. If they only knew!
42:14-16 > If Joseph's heart soared (after hearing that his father and youngest brother was still alive) and broke a little (hearing that his own brothers pronounced him to be dead), he did not show any emotion in front of them. He sticks to the spy accusation. Besides, he didn't trust his brothers' words when it came to Benjamin. He had to see Benjamin with his own eyes to make sure that they didn't do something similar to Benjamin as they did to him. One of the brothers had to be elected to go back to Jacob's house to bring Benjamin down into Egypt to make sure that they were telling the truth.
42:17 > Joseph gives the brothers a taste of the suffering he endured when he was brought into Egypt as a slave by putting them in prison. There, they'll consult which brother will go up again to Canaan and bring Benjamin. Three days in prison (Joseph spent 3 years) was also enough to humble them and so, they were willing to do whatever Joseph demanded.
42:18-20 > Joseph visits his brothers on the 3rd day to give orders. He feared God meaning that he did not want his brothers to fear him; he wanted them to trust him. If they were really honest men as they said they were, then they'll do as he says.
42:21 > The guilt returns tenfold! The brothers confer that they were guilty of the sin concerning their brother Joseph. After selling Joseph, they probably never talked of it again, but being imprisoned in Egypt for three days made them realized the error of their sin and it took twenty-two long years.
They've reached the first step to salvation by being convicted of their sins. Before we even ask forgiveness, we must identify our sins.
42:22 > Reuben reminds his brothers that he told them not to lay a wicked hand on Joseph (37:21-22). They hearken unto him by not killing Joseph and although the Word does not say, it does seem probable that Reuben went out of sight from his brothers for a little while. Perhaps he took a stroll to try to figure how to get Joseph out of the pit and back home again when his brothers took Joseph out of the pit and sold him to the passing Ishmaelites.
42:23 > The brothers spoke freely thinking that Joseph was an Egyptian hence the reason he was using an interpreter, but Joseph understood every word which tumbled from their lips. See, in order for the relationship between the brothers to be restored, God had to work on their hearts so they can repent, be forgiven, heal, and move on. It probably grieved Joseph, but he had to let God have His way.
42:24 > Overcome with emotion, Joseph wept. He knew this was God's doing after hearing his brothers confess their sins and especially Reuben's concern for him. After he composed himself, he returned to speak with his brothers. Simeon was kept as a hostage.
42:25-28 > Joseph's commands are carried out by a steward or deputy and the brothers – except Simeon – was sent on their way to Canaan. It was only when they stopped to take care of their beasts, that one of them opened his sack only to find his money restored. The money that he paid for the grain! Something was not right and their guilty conscience returned when they pondered "What is this that God has done to us?"
Salvation is a free gift for everyone. We cannot buy it or obtain it by material means.
42:29-35 > The brothers return home and relate all that had befallen them while in Egypt to their father. And lo and behold! When every brother opened their sack, the money they paid to the steward was restored. Again, salvation is a free gift. We cannot buy it. Restoration is a joyful affair for all involved. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit (Psalm 51:12).
With Simeon in prison and with the restored monies, the brothers must return to Egypt for they could be accused of thievery and Simeon could be hanged.
42:36 > Jacob thinks everything is against him. With Joseph presumed dead and Simeon in an Egyptian prison, he did not want to lose another son. Jacob indirectly blamed the other sons for Joseph's death. Also, he was so overwhelmed, he only thought of himself and how his happiness and comfort was being ripped apart. As Christians, we were never meant to be comfortable. Joseph was certainly not comfortable when he was taken from the pit and sold into Egypt, but he approached the attitude differently. When bad things happen and our world is shaken up, instead of the "Woe is me" attitude, approach it as knowing the situation would work together for the good (Romans 8:28). Even if you cannot see it, trust God.
42:37 > As the eldest, Reuben spoke on behalf of his brothers. "Slay my two sons, if I bring him not to thee" he doesn't mean that children should be killed, but he put the life of his two sons at stake to show his father that he would do everything in his will to make sure Benjamin returns home safe and sound. He takes responsibility for Benjamin's safety.
42:38 > But Jacob refused to send his precious son into Egypt clinging to the fact (and blame) that Joseph was no more with him. His remark also showed that he didn't care if Simeon spent the rest of his life in an Egyptian prison for he was not of Rachel.
Up next: The return to Egypt
^ I love discovering little nuggets in God's Word and this chapter in Genesis brings it home where it concerns salvation and restoration. Joseph showed that when power is used properly, it benefits everyone.
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Tagged Egypt, Genesis, God, Jacob, Jesus Christ, Joseph, repentance, Restoration, Reuben, salvation, sin13 Comments
Is it okay to tell a lie?
June 22, 2019 July 15, 2019 Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐
The lyrics of "Little Lies" by Fleetwood Mac comes to mind as I penned the title down. You know, that song where the singer begs to be told sweet little lies?
Tell me sweet little lies
(Tell me lies, tell me, tell me lies)
Oh, no, no you can't disguise
(You can't disguise, no you can't disguise)
If love is unrequited, then why would you beg to be told that you're loved when you're not? Does being deceived makes you happy? Unfortunately, some of us just roll with it even though we know it's wrong to hold onto false hopes.
The Bible on lies:
In the Bible, we clearly see that lying is a sin and yes, very displeasing to God. In the Ten Commandments, we are warned to not bear false witness against our neighbors (Exodus 20:16) for lying lips are an abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 12:22). If you go way back to when sin first entered the world, it was based on a lie told to Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:4). Ananias and Sapphira got called out for lying to the Holy Spirit in Acts 5:3.
There are a few instances in the Bible where white lies are told to save lives (see Exodus 1:15-21 & Joshua 2:5), but nowhere in the Bible does God gave His approval of these lies.
Nowhere in the Bible praises lies for saving lives.
God expects His children to follow Him in truth (John 14:6) for He never lies (Titus 1:2) and liars will be among those judged at the end (Revelation 21:8).
Putting away lies no matter how small they are cause us to have healthy and truthful relationships with our neighbors.
Some lies we hear every day:
* When you're asked "Do you have any questions?" and you answer no when in fact you may have lots of questions. Don't feign ignorant knowledge. Even if you have to ask the same question 3 times until you have the right answer or to know that you're carrying out your work accordingly, do it.
* When your friend invites you to a little get-together, and you lie about having something at church or at home. Own your truth. If you don't feel like attending, say so.
* When Youtubers tell you that they're putting 1000 donuts in a pool when in reality, it's like 800. Youtubers think it's okay to exaggerate numbers, but it's click bait and not to mention, a lie at the end of the day. If you're going to put 1000 donuts in the pool, I want to see 1000 donuts.
* When someone gets caught in a lie and they try to justify it by asking you to stop hating and try to reason with their lie in the first place.
I've told white lies over the years to cover my tracks, but in the end, I've come to realize that even little white lies are wrong, no matter how sweet they may taste.
Remember, the devil is the father of lies (John 8:44). We worship God in truth so it's obvious that honestly is the best policy regardless of the situation.
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Tagged Cyrus Dobre, Darius Dobre, Dobre Brothers, Dobre Twins, Fleetwood Mac, Lies, Lucas Dobre, Lying, Marcus Dobre, sin, The Holy Bible, White Lies35 Comments
Genesis part XXII: Joseph interprets dreams
June 8, 2019 June 10, 2019 Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐
Let us continue to praise the holy name of our Lord. Let us sing hallelujah until He comes again. Let us lift up our voices to the sky and magnify our King! Jesus Christ is coming back again; never be afraid to let the world know.
Joseph resists temptation; ends up in prison
39:1 > So, the Ishmaelites brought Joseph to Egypt and sold him to Potiphar, an officer of the Pharaoh and captain of the guard (meaning that Potiphar was a highly trusted official in the Egyptian government).
39:2-3 > God was with Joseph. Even while he was a servant in Potiphar's house, God blessed him tremendously. Although Potiphar might not have known Jehovah for he was a sun worshipper (Ra), he knew where the blessings came from. And just by seeing Joseph work honestly and diligently, Potiphar knew that Jehovah was real.
39:4-6 > Joseph now had favor with both God and man. Potiphar liked and trusted him so much that he made Joseph the head servant or steward of his house committing all his business to Joseph's care. Remember, when Joseph first came to Egypt, it was foreign to him. He didn't know any of the customs, the culture, or the language, so he had to rise early and stay up late to do his job and to also learn the ways of the Egyptian.
All of this was setting the wheels in motion for something much bigger in Joseph's future despite being a slave.
39:7 > Joseph was said to be handsome in form and in appearance, so it was not long when he caught the roving eyes of Potiphar's wife. "Lie with me," said the predator to the prey. She tries to seduce Joseph into adultery, a sin God loathes. Some suggested that Potiphar was most likely a eunuch and the marriage was that of a ceremonial arrangement. But whether he was a eunuch or not, Egyptian women (in the ancient world) did not care for any code of morality. Even if they were married, they'll seduce and sleep with whoever the eye desires.
39:8-9 > Joseph refuses her advances and tries to reason with her. He calls adultery a "great wickedness" and "a sin against God". He told her that Potiphar has been nothing but good to him and he refused to partake in this wicked thing. He lets her know that although it might be alright with Potiphar, it wouldn't be all right with God for a man should never share his wife.
We like to call sin by another enticing name, but Joseph calls it what it is: sin.
39:10 > Potiphar's wife persisted, though. Joseph's reasoning went into her right ear and out her left. And as the days went by, she continues to make advances against him. But Joseph resisted the temptation. He had to tell her no EVERY DAY! proving that he was faithful to God in his actions. He knew that if he sinned, he would've sinned not only against Potiphar but also against God (Psalm 51:4). He also made sure to never be caught in her company alone as evidenced in the following verse.
Joseph was in the world (Egypt), but his faith and devotion in God helped him to stay on the right track and to kick temptation in the face.
39:11-12 > "And it came to pass about this time" biblical scholars note that this could've been a year after the woman of the house began making her bold sexual advances towards Joseph. She made sure none of the men were in the house so she could trap Joseph when he came to do his business (inspect the accounts etc.). She ambushed Joseph, grabbing him by his garment, but he fled from the scene quickly leaving his garment behind. This is what we must do when faced with temptation: run as fast as we can away from the lust of the flesh!
When God provides a way of escape, take it. (1 Corinthians 10:13).
39:13-18 > Potiphar's wife makes unjust sexual allegations against Joseph when she realized that Joseph had no intention in taking her up on her offer. Her lust turns to hatred and she eventually accuses Joseph of rape and Joseph has no way to defend himself for there wasn't a witness present. This brings to mind Jesus' silence before his accusers.
39:19-20 > Potiphar had no way of knowing that his wife was lying, but in his eyes, his wife was telling the truth for she had a piece of Joseph's garment as "evidence". He put Joseph in prison instead of killing him. Even throughout this "trial" God was protecting Joseph for he was innocent.
39:21-23 > Joseph prospers in prison because of God. He has been blessing Joseph throughout the trials he endured. The Lord was with him no matter what. As a slave in Potiphar's house, Joseph learned the business side of things. While in prison, he gained insight into the administrative skills that would not only save his family one day but also the world. The work of the prisoners soon prospered because God was with Joseph.
The butler and the baker
In this chapter, we see two dreams in one night by two men (the baker and the butler) while they're in prison with Joseph who is 28 years at the time. But did you ever notice that dreams associated with Joseph came in pairs? Joseph dreamt 2 dreams, the butler and the baker's dreams complemented each other and the Pharaoh had two dreams which also complemented each other.
40:1-3 > Joseph meets the chief baker and the chief butler after they offended the Pharaoh. We're not told what crimes they committed, but because of their occupations, we'll have to go with food. And whether it was minor or major, the Pharaoh could care less. If he feels offended, he has the authority to throw anyone in prison.
40:4 > Although Joseph had a position of high ranking authority in prison he never misused his position, instead, using it to serve. Just as Jesus humbled Himself and served.
40:5-7 > Joseph was all about the people as we see from these verses. He was concerned about the baker and the butler instead of feeling sorry for himself. This paints a picture of how kind-hearted Joseph was.
40:8 > The men revealed that they're sad because there was no one to interpret their dreams. Ancient Egyptians practiced the interpreting of dreams in order to foretell the future (oneiromancy) and they had their own dream interpreters, but Joseph let the men know that interpretations – and any foretelling of the future for that matter – belonged to God. Seeing that the men were disturbed by their dreams, Joseph invites them to relate their dreams to him for he was confident God knew what the dreams were about.
40:9-11 > The butler gives an account of his dream. With keywords such as "vine" and "branches", this brings to mind John 15:1-17. Also, the 3 branches represented 3 days in this dream and it also foretold Jesus' 3 days and 3 nights (Matthew 12:40).
40:12-15 > Joseph interprets the butler's dream and it's good. He requests the butler's kindness, but the butler won't remember him until the time was right which was God's perfect timing: two years later.
40:16-19 > The baker is delighted with the interpretation and decides to tell his dream to Joseph also. His joy is shortlived, though. Now, imagine had the baker told Joseph his dream first and the butler decided not to tell his because of fear of bad news, how would he have known to mention Joseph's name to the Pharaoh two years later? All things work together for good (Romans 8:28).
40:20-23 > Three days later, the Pharaoh celebrates his birthday by restoring the butler to his position and hanging the baker thus fulfilling Joseph's interpretations. Also, this is one of two instances where birthdays are mentioned specifically in the Bible, the other being King Herod. Both kings made a feast and in both cases, a man was killed. The baker was hung and John the Baptist was beheaded.
Until we all meet again to lift up our Savior, may peace be unto you in Jesus's Name.
Up next: Joseph's rise to greatness
^ It certainly took Joseph a while (11 years) to reach to the top. When he was sold into slavery, he was only 17 years old (37:2). When he was promoted by the Pharaoh, he was 30 (41:46); before that, he was in prison for 2 years (41:1).
^ Butler literally means "cupbearer of the king" and he would've been the one to serve Pharaoh his drinks.
^ Unless Joseph was moved to another facility, but reading chapter 40, we see that he was still imprisoned (40:3), the prison was called "the house of the captain of the guard" (40:3), "his lord's house" (40:7), and a "dungeon" (40:15).
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Tagged Ancient Egypt, betrayal, deciet, dreams, Egypt, Genesis, God, Jehovah, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Jospeh, Lies, Pharaoh, Potiphar, sin, temptation15 Comments
Devotional Nugget #3: The Sinning Christian
May 19, 2019 October 1, 2019 Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐
We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them.
When we become a child of God, we're expected to put away the old person for we're altogether a new creation (Ephesians 4:22-24). Our thoughts should no longer be ours. Our old ways should no longer linger. Our hearts should no longer be deceitful. If we really and truly believe and belong to God, then why do we keep sinning? Some of us wilfully sin, but call it a "mistake", a "flaw", an "imperfection"! We can dress it up beautifully and call it whatever we want, but a sin is a sin.
We live in a world where temptation is always on the rise. We foolishly think that we have everything under control without relying on God only to be dragged back to our youthful lusts which God tells us to flee (2 Timothy 2:22). We all sin (Romans 3:23), but when we come to Christ by faith, He cleanses us of our sin thus we're born again (John 3:3). God doesn't make us righteous, He declares us righteous (Romans 5:1) for we're still in the flesh and there's always going to be a constant battle between the flesh and the spirit. You're going to lose some, you're going to win some, but if we're fully surrendered to the control of the Holy Spirit, we're going to win those battles constantly (Galatians 5:16-17).
Jesus showed us the way out. When He was tempted, He "offered up prayers and supplications with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death" (Hebrews 5:7). We have to continually submit to God allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us for the Holy Spirit is given to those who obey Him (Acts 5:32) and He works in us to transform us into the image of Christ (Romans 8:29).
As long as you're fighting and resisting the lust, you're not sinning. It's going to be a continuous battle for the Spirit of God and the flesh are at war.
Today's Reflection
In Matthew 5:48, Jesus wants us to strive for perfection as it is God's standard for us. However, Jesus knew that in reality, we would fail that standard for we're still in the flesh hence the reason why He died for our sins (Romans 5:8).
Tagged Christianity, Conquering the flesh, God, Jesus Christ, New Creation, sin, The Holy Bible21 Comments
Genesis part IV: The first murder and genealogy of the Patriarchs
April 21, 2018 May 12, 2018 Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐
The Original Sin
The Making of mankind and the Sabbath
Genesis: in the beginning
We're still studying the book of Genesis. I would've like to be at the end of the book heading into Exodus, but I don't like rushing. However, I was talking to my friend Jonathan earlier this week and he said that he liked studying with me for it suits him best and I realize that I may have to start posting on a regular basis. I feel complete whenever I read/share/discuss His Word. 💙
The last time we were in the garden talking about our first parents' fall. Today, we look at the first sons and an important genealogy.
Scripture in focus: Genesis 4
So Adam knew his wife and Cain (A possession; a spear) was born. Abel (breath; a vanity) was the second born. Cain was a tiller of the ground (a farmer like his father Adam) while his brother was a keeper of sheep (4:2). And it came to pass when the brothers brought their offerings before God, Cain brought fruits (4:3) and Abel brought the firstlings of his flock and the fat thereof (4:4).
God respects Abel's offering, but not Cain's (4:4-5). Why didn't God respect Cain's offering as well? Let's look at Hebrews 11:4:
By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.
By faith. Also look at Matthew 23:35 in which Jesus calls Abel righteous.
Cain was angry, but God talked with him father to son, providing a solution to his problem (4:7), but Cain was stubborn and prideful and allowed sin to rule over him. Instead of humbling himself and becoming repentant, Cain allowed his anger and jealousy drive him to murder his own flesh and blood (4:8). When God asks Cain where is Abel, Cain is quick to reply that he does not know and asks, "Am I my brother's keeper?" (4:9). Two ironies here: Cain does know where his brother is; he murdered him. And as the older sibling, he is Abel's keeper. Firstborns are naturally responsible for their younger siblings and they have authority.
God places a curse upon Cain and he worries that whoever finds him will kill him (4:11-14). Just as the Lord provided for Adam and Eve after banishing them from the garden, he set a mark upon Cain to protect him (4:15). So Cain has now lost his home and family and dwelled in the land of Nod (exile, wandering, unrest), east of Eden (4:16). He eventually has a son with his wife, named him Enoch and built a city after his son's name (4:17). We do not know if Cain had any more children for the Bible do not say, but his great-great-great grandson Lamech becomes the world's first polygamist by marrying two wives (4:19).
Lamech boasts about killing a man and a young man (teenager perhaps?) for wounding him and that he'll avenge himself worse than Cain (4:23-24). Seth is born and later he has a son which he names Enos and it was about that time that people began to call upon the name of the Lord (4:25-26).
I want to look at Abel and how he was Christlike, but not today. I'll devote an entire post to this topic soon.
Genealogy of the Patriarchs
This chapter might just be a list of names of people making babies, but it's the story of our historical ancestors. It begins with the summarization of mankind (5:1-2). I went looking for a table to include in this post and I found one over on an apologetics ministry site call Answers in Genesis so here it is:
1 Adam 930 Genesis 5:4
2 Seth 912 Genesis 5:8
3 Enosh 905 Genesis 5:11
4 Cainan 910 Genesis 5:14
5 Mahalalel 895 Genesis 5:17
6 Jared 962 Genesis 5:20
7 Enoch 365 (translated) Genesis 5:23
8 Methuselah 969 Genesis 5:27
9 Lamech 777 Genesis 5:31
10 Noah 950 Genesis 9:29
11 Shem 600 Genesis 11:10–11
12 Arphaxad 438 Genesis 11:12–13
13 Shelah 433 Genesis 11:14–15
14 Eber 464 Genesis 11:16–17
15 Peleg 239 Genesis 11:18–19
16 Reu 239 Genesis 11:20–21
17 Serug 230 Genesis 11:22–23
18 Nahor 148 Genesis 11:24–25
19 Terah 205 Genesis 11:32
20 Abram (Abraham) 175 Genesis 25:7
21 Isaac 180 Genesis 35:28–29
22 Jacob (Israel)
Ages of the Patriarchs from Adam to Jacob
Adam was 130 years old when he had his first son (5:3). Cainan lived up to 910 years (5:14). Enoch was 65 when he had Methuselah (5:21) and he walked with God until God took him (5:24). Methuselah is the longest living human ever at 969 years (5:27). Noah was 500 years when he had Shem, Ham, and Japheth (5:32). I think this chapter is important, but it's too bad churches tend to look it over.
^ The first murder involved jealousy.
^ Regarding Cain's offering, I believe that God gave specific instructions regarding the offering although the Bible doesn't say so. Remember, it was by faith that Abel brought a better offering and faith comes from hearing (Romans 10:17).
^ In a sense, we're like Abel destined for death, but we're also like Cain in which we're subject to anger, pride, and stubbornness thus resulting in sinful impulses.
Tagged Abel, Adam and Eve, Cain, Genesis, God, sin17 Comments
The Urge Is Back
March 15, 2017 November 28, 2020 Diana (Fille de Dieu) 🛐
… to dance with my sins
to have that one drink
to watch that X-rated flick
To wrongly think of the ways
I can use my friend Nick.
In keeping with this week's backsliding theme. As I said on Sunday, we as newborn babes are still not perfect. We still need to guard our tongue, we're still going to make mistakes, and we're still going to be tempted to revert back to an old sin or two. This is not an excuse, though. Call on the mighty name of Jesus whenever you feel like you're backsliding. It works all the time.
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Take Wing with Kay
IB Year 1 English 3
IB SL English 4
Essay Lab
Maus (1980-1991)
Writing Mechanics
Vocabulary Might
Pygmalion (1913)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1960)
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891)
Outliers (2008)
Lord of the Flies (1954)
Things Fall Apart (1958)
The Catcher in the Rye (1951)
Early Modern Poetry
Brave New World (1931)
Figures in Action
For the Sake of Levity
Short'n Pithy
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884)
Julius Caesar (1599)
The Great Gatsby (1927)
An allegory is a moral story told in the perspective of children or animals, so that its moral lesson is more palatable to the listener. In this allegorical story of the Pied Piper, who do you think is the more dangerous leader, the mayor--who baited and switched in deceiving the Piper--or the Piper--who exacts his vengeance when his reward is denied?
Allusions to Greek Mythology
Herculean task: a monumental task
Sisyphus: a man condemned to a futile, punishing routine
Odyssey: a long journey
between Scylla and Charybdis: "between a rock and a hard place" in mythological proportions
a Trojan horse: a decoy or trap
one's Achilles heel: a small, but fatal, flaw
the Midas touch: King Midas soon found out his golden touch was a curse disguised as blessing
Narcissist: a "swellhead"
Literary writers seek to convey VERISIMILITUDE to help their readers visualize the specific, intended idea of the writing. As you can guess, VERI-SIMILITUDE means a true likeness--true similarity between what the writer means and what the reader is familiar with.
Similes, metaphors, and analogies are all literary devices that use comparison between the one that writer wants to describe and the other that the reader is familiar with. If you say "my kid sister was strutting like Marilyn Monroe," this SIMILE will conjure up in my mind an image of your younger sister--even though I may not have the pleasure of meeting her yet--who itches to grow up quick. In this next sentence--"My sister wants to be the new Marilyn Monroe"--"the new Marilyn Monroe" metaphorically pictures a young girl who fantasizes becoming famous for her sensual beauty.
An allusion is a historical, literary, or cultural reference to a better-known person, a place, or event. You would want to be familiar with history, literature (including Greek myth and the Bible), arts, and culture.
Mythological Allusions:
Achilles heel: In Greek mythology, the warrior Achilles was made invulnerable as a baby by being dipped into the River Styx. Only his heel—the place he was held by when being dipped—was left unprotected, which led to his downfall when it was struck by an arrow. An Achilles heel refers to a person's vulnerability or fatal flaw.
"He was a shrewd business man and investor, but his Achilles heel was gambling."
Argus-eyed: Since Argus had 100 eyes, Goddess Juno had him spy on her wayward husband, Zeus. Argus-eyed refers to jealous watchfulness.
"Why so Argus-eyed, my love?" cried Bill. "I swear I've been at the office this whole time!"
Bacchanalian: Bacchanalia was a Roman festival in honor of Bacchus, the god of wine (called Dionysus in Greek mythology). The holiday was eventually banned due to drunken and libertine excess. Something described as Bacchanalian is similarly decadent and uninhibited.
What started out as a genteel and subdued dinner party degenerated into Bacchanalian abandon as the hours wore on.
Cupid: Cupid, or Amor, was the Roman god of love, who was also called Eros by the Greeks. He was usually depicted as a young winged boy with a bow and arrow. To play Cupid is to be a matchmaker, while someone who suddenly falls in love is said to have been struck by Cupid's arrow.
Diane knew Sam had asked her not to get involved in his personal life, but she couldn't resist the urge to play Cupid and set him up with Rebecca.
Gordian knot: King Gordius tied a wagon to a column with an extremely complex and intricate knot, which many tried and failed to undo. An oracle declared that whoever could untie the knot would rule the world. With a single stroke of his sword, Alexander the Great cut the knot in two, and went on to rule Asia. A Gordian knot is an intractable problem, and to cut the Gordian knot is to resolve a difficult problem with swift and bold action.
The president believed he could cut through the Gordian knot of growing civil unrest by sending in the national guard with tear gas.
Herculean: Hercules was renowned for his strength and courage. He is best known for completing his 12 labors, which included killing or capturing legendary creatures, gaining various items, and diverting a river to clean out the stables of Augeas. A Herculean feat is one very hard to perform, especially one requiring great strength.
With a Herculean effort, Jean Valjean lifted the cart off the man trapped underneath.
Nemesis: Nemesis was a Greek goddess of retribution, the incarnation of the gods' revenge for violating their laws. As the gods' retribution could not be avoided, a nemesis is not only an agent of punishment, but any challenge or opponent that a person is unable to defeat.
He used all his willpower to stay on the diet, but the doughnut shop next door proved to be his nemesis.
Pandora's box: Pandora was the first woman on earth. Created by Zeus in revenge for Prometheus's stealing of fire, she was given a box that she was told not to open. Either she or her husband Epimetheus opened the box, allowing all evils to escape and plague the world. A Pandora's box is anything that, upon investigation, leads to extensive and unexpected troubles.
The investigation of drug use among the athletes opened a Pandora's Box implicating half the league.
Promethean: Prometheus defied Zeus, stealing fire from the heavens and giving it to the human race. His name has become associated with bold originality and creativity.
Although religious authorities and moralists objected to the new procedure, the Promethean scientists would not be denied.
Protean: Proteus was a Greek god who had the ability to change his shape. Someone or something that easily adapts to changing situations or roles by changing itself is described as protean.
The senator's protean policies always mirrored the whims of his electorate.
Biblical Allusions:
Antedeluvian: Antedeluvian is Latin for "before the flood," referring to the flood Noah rode out in Genesis. Something very old or outdated is sometimes exaggeratedly called antedeluvian.
The professor's antedeluvian beliefs made him ill-suited for classroom teaching.
Goliath: Goliath was a giant warrior—more than nine feet tall—who was slain by David in I Samuel.
Small bookstores can't compete against national chain goliaths.
Good Samaritan: The Book of Luke recounts the parable of the Good Samaritan, in which a man is attacked by thieves and left at the side of the road. A passing Samaritan binds his wounds, takes him to an inn, and cares for him. A good Samaritan now refers to anyone who freely helps others in their time of need.
If not for the good Samaritan who jump-started her car, she might still be stuck on the side of the Interstate.
Job's comforters: Job was tested with a series of misfortunes. At several points, friends came to "comfort" Job by claiming that his travails were the just consequences of his sins, and that it was therefore unseemly to complain about them. A Job's comforter has come to mean a person who tries to console another but instead has the opposite effect.
The Job's comforters told him it was just as well he wasn't invited to the party; he didn't make nearly enough money to interest any of the women there.
Jonah: Jonah was a prophet who defied God's command to deliver a warning to the city of Nineveh, instead fleeing on a ship to Tarshish. A storm was sent to punish him, and would not relent—imperiling everyone on the ship—until Jonah was thrown off. A person or thing that brings bad luck is called a Jonah.
I'm not going to carpool with that Jonah. Every vehicle she gets into ends up in an accident.
Judas: Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ, identifying him to soldiers by giving him a kiss, the so-called "kiss of death." Somebody who betrays their friend is called a Judas.
I'm not going to leave that Judas alone with my boss while we're competing for the same promotion.
Killing the fatted calf: The prodigal son's father calls for a fatted calf to be killed for the welcoming feast. Killing the fatted calf is now used as an expression for sparing no expense on a celebration.
He killed the fatted calf for the lavish anniversary party.
Prodigal son: The Book of Luke recounts the parable of the prodigal son, in which a son leaves home to fritter away his money on a hedonistic lifestyle, only to end up destitute. The son crawls home, filled with shame and remorse, upon which his father welcomes him with open arms. Somebody who leaves home to lead a dissolute life and regretfully returns home is called a prodigal son.
After abandoning football for a semester of drunken frat parties, Northwestern's prodigal son Rick Hammond came back to lead the team to victory in the playoffs.
Thirty pieces of silver: Judas was paid thirty pieces of silver for betraying Jesus. Payment for any treacherous act is now referred to as "thirty pieces of silver," or "blood money."
Jim got a generous package of stock options for helping depose his partner as CEO, but the thirty pieces of silver didn't keep his conscience from gnawing at him.
An example of a literary allusion:
The first is a soliloquy delivered by Macbeth (the titular character in William Shakespeare's Macbeth); the second is a poem by Robert Frost, who pays his homage to Shakespeare by alluding to the earlier, better-known literary piece that has inspired his poetic vision.
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
Signifying nothing.
(Macbeth 5. 5. 19-28)
"Out, Out—"
The buzz saw snarled and rattled in the yard
And made dust and dropped stove-length sticks of wood,
Sweet-scented stuff when the breeze drew across it.
And from there those that lifted eyes could count
Five mountain ranges one behind the other
Under the sunset far into Vermont.
And the saw snarled and rattled, snarled and rattled,
As it ran light, or had to bear a load.
And nothing happened: day was all but done.
Call it a day, I wish they might have said
To please the boy by giving him the half hour
That a boy counts so much when saved from work.
His sister stood beside him in her apron
To tell them 'Supper.' At the word, the saw,
As if to prove saws knew what supper meant,
Leaped out at the boy's hand, or seemed to leap--
He must have given the hand. However it was,
Neither refused the meeting. But the hand!
The boy's first outcry was a rueful laugh,
As he swung toward them holding up the hand
Half in appeal, but half as if to keep
The life from spilling. Then the boy saw all--
Since he was old enough to know, big boy
Doing a man's work, though a child at heart--
He saw all spoiled. 'Don't let him cut my hand off--
The doctor, when he comes. Don't let him, sister!'
So. But the hand was gone already.
The doctor put him in the dark of ether.
He lay and puffed his lips out with his breath.
And then—the watcher at his pulse took fright.
No one believed. They listened at his heart.
Little—less—nothing!—and that ended it.
No more to build on there. And they, since they
Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs.
• Allusion: a historical, literary, or cultural reference to a better-known person, a place, or event
• Illusion: pipe dream or fantasy (illusive; illusionist)
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Hesycha is een kevergeslacht uit de familie van de boktorren (Cerambycidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van het geslacht werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1859 door Fairmaire & Germain.
Soorten
Hesycha omvat de volgende soorten:
Hesycha biguttata Martins & Galileo, 2010
Hesycha bimaculata Martins & Galileo, 1990
Hesycha clavata Martins & Galileo, 1990
Hesycha consimilis Thomson, 1868
Hesycha cribripennis Fairmaire & Germain, 1859
Hesycha crucifera Dillon & Dillon, 1952
Hesycha fasciata Martins & Galileo, 1990
Hesycha inermicollis (Breuning, 1940)
Hesycha microphthalma Martins & Galileo, 1990
Hesycha simplex Martins & Galileo, 1990
Hesycha tavakiliani Nearns & Swift, 2011
Hesycha variabilis Dillon & Dillon, 1945 | {
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Der (Norddeutsche) Reichstag war das Parlament des Norddeutschen Bundes. Dieser Bund von 1867 war ein deutscher Bundesstaat, der sich 1870/71 zum Deutschen Reich vergrößerte (Reichsgründung). Der vom Volk gewählte Reichstag einerseits und der Bundesrat andererseits waren für die Gesetzgebung verantwortlich. Die Parlamentssitzungen wurden im Herrenhaus des Preußischen Landtages in der Leipziger Straße 3 in Berlin abgehalten.
Im Februar 1867 war ein Konstituierender Reichstag gewählt worden. Dabei handelte es sich noch nicht um ein Parlament, sondern um ein verfassungsvereinbarendes Gremium. Nach Inkrafttreten der Bundesverfassung am 1. Juli 1867 rief das Bundespräsidium (König Wilhelm I. von Preußen) Wahlen zum Reichstag aus. Sie fanden im August statt und wurden, wie die Wahl im Februar, nach Gesetzen der einzelnen Gliedstaaten organisiert. Grundlage dafür war, wie im Augustbündnis abgesprochen, das Frankfurter Reichstagswahlgesetz von 1849.
Erst im Mai 1869 beschloss der Reichstag ein gesamtstaatliches Bundeswahlgesetz für die Reichstagswahlen. Da im Sommer 1870 die Wahlen wegen des Deutsch-Französischen Krieges verschoben wurden, kam es im Norddeutschen Bund zu keiner Reichstagswahl mehr. Das Bundeswahlgesetz galt weiter im Kaiserreich bis 1918.
Vorgeschichte
Der Reichstag im Verfassungsentwurf
Nach dem Verfassungsentwurf Otto von Bismarcks sollte der Reichstag die Volksvertretung des Norddeutschen Bundes bilden. Er sollte neben die monarchisch-föderale Exekutive des Bundespräsidiums und den Bundesrat treten. Das Parlament sollte dabei die damals üblichen Befugnisse erhalten und ein Gegengewicht zu partikularistischen und monarchischen Einflüssen bilden. Ebenso wichtig war, dass das Parlament die liberal-nationale Bewegung einbinden sollte. Der Reichstag war gegenüber den anderen Bundesorganen zwar deutlich schwächer, stand aber in der Verfassung nicht am Rande. Im Gegensatz zu den Parlamenten der Einzelstaaten sollte es nicht nach einem Zensus- oder Klassenwahlrecht, sondern nach dem allgemeinen, gleichen und geheimen Wahlrecht erfolgen.
Allerdings wurde das allgemeine Wahlrecht abgeschwächt durch den Verzicht auf Diäten. Damit war weniger bemittelten Personen die Annahme eines Mandats faktisch nicht möglich. Diese Bestimmung wirkte demnach wie ein Zensus und richtete sich vor allem gegen Arbeitervertreter. Vorgesehen war auch die Trennung von Mandat und öffentlicher Beschäftigung, was den Ausschluss der in den Landtagen so zahlreichen Beamten und anderen Staatsdiener bedeutet hätte, die auch einen Kern der liberalen Bewegung bildeten.
Wahl des konstituierenden Reichstages
Zur Beratung der Verfassung wurde am 12. Februar 1867 ein konstituierender Reichstag auf Basis des allgemeinen Wahlrechts gewählt. Das Gebiet des Norddeutschen Bundes war in 297 Wahlkreise eingeteilt, in denen nach dem absoluten Mehrheitswahlrecht jeweils ein Abgeordneter direkt gewählt wurde. Wenn kein Kandidat im ersten Wahlgang die absolute Mehrheit erreichte, wurde eine Stichwahl zwischen den beiden bestplatzierten Kandidaten durchgeführt. Trotz erheblicher Kritik am Norddeutschen Bund, gerade in den 1866 von Preußen annektierten Gebieten, kam es nirgendwo zu einem Wahlboykott. Insgesamt war die Wahlbeteiligung mit fast 65 % deutlich höher als etwa bei den Wahlen zu den preußischen Landtagen. Allerdings unterschied sich das Wahlergebnis zunächst kaum von denen der Landesparlamente. Die Regierung hat zwar versucht die Wahlen zu beeinflussen, aber gleichwohl spiegelten ihre Ergebnisse die politischen Stimmungen der Bevölkerung wider.
Die Mehrheit stellte die gerade durch Abspaltung von der Fortschrittspartei entstandene Nationalliberale Partei zusammen mit den liberal-konservativen Freikonservativen. Hinzu kamen einige weitere liberal gesinnte Abgeordnete. Diese kamen zusammen auf 180 von 297 Mandaten und bildeten die potentiellen Unterstützer der Bismarckschen Politik. Dagegen standen unter anderem 63 Altkonservative, 13 polnische Abgeordnete, 18 Welfen und andere Partikularisten und 19 Abgeordnete der Fortschrittspartei. Die antipreußisch-demokratisch orientierte Sächsische Volkspartei war durch die beiden späteren sozialdemokratischen Parlamentarier August Bebel und Reinhold Schraps vertreten.
Zusammensetzung des konstituierenden Reichstages
Präsident des Reichstages wurde Eduard von Simson, der diese Position bereits in der Frankfurter Nationalversammlung und später im kaiserzeitlichen Reichstag innehatte. August Bebel schrieb in seinen Erinnerungen später, dass im Parlament "die Elite der norddeutschen Politiker und parlamentarischen Koryphäen" versammelt gewesen seien. Zu diesen gehörte für ihn Rudolf von Bennigsen, Karl Braun aus Hessen, Hermann Heinrich Becker, Maximilian von Forckenbeck, Gustav Freytag, Rudolf Gneist, Eduard Lasker, Johannes von Miquel, Gottlieb Planck, Eugen Richter, Eduard von Simson, Maximilian von Schwerin-Putzar, Hermann Schulze-Delitzsch, Karl Twesten, Hans Victor von Unruh, Benedikt Waldeck, Moritz und Julius Wiggers, Ludwig Windthorst, Hermann von Mallinckrodt, Georg von Vincke, Hermann Wagener, Mayer Carl von Rothschild.
Hinzu kamen die wegen ihrer Kriegsverdienste des Jahres 1866 gewählten Generale Eduard Vogel von Falckenstein und Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz. Bebel beschrieb auch von Bismarck als einen wenig charismatischen Redner und endete mit einer Einschätzung, die ähnlich wohl auch von den meisten übrigen Parlamentariern geteilt wurde. "Die Zeit der Ideale ist vorüber. Die deutsche Einheit ist aus der Traumwelt in die prosaischen Welt der Wirklichkeit hinuntergestiegen. Politiker haben heute weniger als je zu fragen, was wünschenswert, als was erreichbar ist."
Verfassungsdebatte
Die Verfassungsberatungen verliefen weitgehend im Hause selbst, Petitionen und Einflussversuche von außen hat es im Gegensatz zu den Nationalversammlungen von 1848/49 kaum gegeben. Zwar zielte der Abschluss der Verfassung auf eine Vereinbarung zwischen Parlament und Monarch, für den Fall zu weitgehender Änderungen am Entwurf hatte sich Bismarck jedoch das Recht zur Oktroyierung einer Verfassung vorbehalten lassen. Mit dieser Drohung im Hintergrund konnte er sich in Konfliktfällen in der Regel durchsetzen. Allerdings musste Bismarck auch Kompromisse hinnehmen. So gelang es nicht aus dem Bundespräsidenten einen Bundesmonarchen zu machen. Einen Grundrechtskatalog gab es nicht. Ein Grund waren die unterschiedlichen Formulierungen der Einzelstaaten, außerdem wollte Bismarck ideologische Grundsatzkonflikte vermeiden, etwa über die Stellung der Kirche oder Familie.
Die Liberalen scheiterten mit der Forderung nach parlamentarischer Verantwortung der Chefs der Bundesministerien für ihre Regierungsakte. Allerdings wurde auf Initiative des nationalliberalen Fraktionsführers von Bennigsen die – in ihren Modalitäten freilich nicht näher beschriebene – Verantwortlichkeit des Bundeskanzlers für Rechtsakte des Bundespräsidiums eingeführt (Lex Bennigsen). Dies war eine fundamentale Veränderung des ursprünglichen Entwurfs. Der Kanzler musste seine Politik gegenüber dem Parlament und der Öffentlichkeit verteidigen und vertreten. Er wurde zwar weiterhin vom Bundespräsidenten, also dem preußischen König, ernannt, wurde in gewissem Umfang aber auch von den Mehrheiten im Parlament abhängig (eine tatsächliche parlamentarische Verantwortlichkeit entwickelte sich aber erst zum Ende des Deutschen Kaiserreichs hin).
Wichtiger aber war, dass der Bundeskanzler zuvor nur als eine Art Geschäftsführer des Bundesrates gedacht war, aber mit dem Lex Bennigsen zu einem weiteren Bundesorgan wurde. Dies stärkte die Zentralregierung gegenüber dem föderalen Element und vergrößerte den politischen Spielraum des Kanzlers in alle Richtungen. Für die Liberalen war die Verantwortung des Kanzlers durchaus ein Teilerfolg, bedeutete dies doch eine Stärkung des konstitutionellen Elements.
Dem Diätenverbot stimmte das Parlament zu. Da es selbst zu einem Gutteil aus Staatsdienern bestand, hat es aber den geplanten Ausschluss von Beamten von einem Mandat verhindert. Zwar gab es unter den Nationalliberalen großteils gewisse Vorbehalte gegen das allgemeine Wahlrecht, sie nahmen es aber letztlich hin. Allerdings setzte die Parlamentsmehrheit auch das geheime Wahlrecht durch. Damit wurde die bislang übliche Aufsicht über das Wahlverhalten durch die Obrigkeit verhindert. Der Mehrheit gelang es auch in Bezug auf die Kernkompetenzen des Reichstags die Zuständigkeiten im Bereich der Justiz- und Finanzpolitik deutlich zu erweitern. Vor allem das Budgetbewilligungsrecht wurde effektiviert und trat damit als parlamentarische Kontrollmöglichkeit auf der Ausgabeseite neben das Recht des Parlaments zur Steuerbewilligung auf der Einnahmeseite. An Stelle einer dreijährigen Bewilligung wurde vom Parlament der Etat für jeweils ein Jahr durchgesetzt, was freilich nicht für die Heeresausgaben und damit den größten Ausgabenposten galt. Allerdings kam es auch in dieser Frage zu einem Kompromiss. Wollte Bismarck ursprünglich eine Dauerbewilligung (Äternat) und die Liberalen einen Jahresetat durchsetzen, einigte man sich auf einen vierjährigen Bewilligungszeitraum. Gerade im Militärbereich blieben die Rechte des Parlaments eng begrenzt.
Die Verfassung wurde vom konstituierenden Reichstag mit 230 gegen 53 Stimmen angenommen. Zugestimmt hatten nicht nur die Liberalen, sondern auch die Konservativen.
Die Wahl zum ersten regulären Reichstag
Die ersten Wahlen zu einem ordentlichen Reichstag (als Verfassungsorgan) fanden am 31. August 1867 statt. Dabei war die Wahlbeteiligung mit 40,5 % deutlich geringer als beim letzten Urnengang. Grundsätzlich änderte sich an der liberal-freikonservativen Mehrheit (im konstituierenden Reichstag) nichts; allerdings wurde die Spaltung in der liberalen Bewegung deutlicher sichtbar. In den alten preußischen Provinzen konnte sich die Deutsche Fortschrittspartei gegenüber den Nationalliberalen behaupten (14,2 % zu 13,8 %). Ihre eigentliche Stärke hatten die Nationalliberalen in den neuen Provinzen (fast 40 % zu 6,3 % Fortschritt) und den kleineren Bundesstaaten. Stärker als bei der ersten Wahl waren nunmehr Vertreter der politischen Arbeiterbewegung im Parlament vertreten. Die Sächsische Volkspartei, aus der 1869 die SDAP hervorging, gewann drei Sitze, der ADAV zwei Sitze und der vom ADAV abgespaltene LADAV einen Sitz. Bei Nachwahlen im Jahre 1869 konnten der ADAV und der LADAV je einen weiteren Sitz gewinnen.
Tätigkeit des Parlaments
Während der Legislaturperiode des einzigen Reichstags in der Zeit des Norddeutschen Bundes entfaltete der Bund und nicht zuletzt der Reichstag eine beachtliche Gesetzgebungsaktivität. Neben den Sachentscheidungen in den verschiedenen Politikfeldern vor allem im Bereich der Rechts-, Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsordnung gehörte dazu auch die Einführung teilweise bis heute prägender parlamentarischer Verfahrensweisen. So wurden Wahlprüfungen eingeführt. Seither sind drei Lesungen von Gesetzesvorhaben üblich. Kommissionen und Rednerlisten wurden nunmehr nach der Stärke der Fraktionen bestimmt. Als interfraktionelles Gremium wurde ein Ältestenrat eingeführt. Gerade auch in vielen Sachfragen übernahm der Reichstag die Initiative und setzte die Verwaltung unter Druck. Da die Fraktionszugehörigkeit teilweise noch fließend war und es noch recht zahlreiche fraktionslose Abgeordnete gab, war das Ergebnis einer Reihe von Abstimmungen bis zum Schluss völlig offen. Allerdings zeigte sich bald, dass das Parlament etwa in der Wirtschafts- und Rechtspolitik einen bedeutenden Einfluss besaß. Jedoch blieben Militär und Außenpolitik Sache der Regierung. Die gelegentlichen Versuche, den Einfluss des Parlaments auszudehnen, scheiterten an der Vetodrohung durch den Bundesrat.
Zollparlament
Die Abgeordneten des Norddeutschen Reichstags waren von 1868 bis 1870 zugleich Abgeordnete des deutschen Zollparlaments, dem Parlament des Deutschen Zollvereins. Im Zollparlament traten 85 süddeutsche Abgeordnete hinzu, die bei Wahlen im Februar und März 1868 in Bayern, Württemberg, Baden und Hessen nach dem gleichen Wahlrecht wie dem des Norddeutschen Bundes bestimmt wurden.
Übergang zum Deutschen Reich
Nach dem für Bismarck erfolgreichen Deutsch-Französischen Krieg im November 1870 und der Annexion Elsass-Lothringens durch die Deutschen äußerten die Staaten Baden, Hessen, Bayern und Württemberg den Wunsch, dem Bund beizutreten. Auf Antrag des Bundesrates und mit Zustimmung des Reichstages am 9. Dezember 1870 wurde daher der Norddeutsche Bund in Deutsches Reich umbenannt.
Gültig wurden diese Änderungen mit der neuen Verfassung vom 1. Januar 1871 (DBV). Laut Art. 80 (Punkt 13) gehörte das Wahlgesetz zu den Gesetzen, die für den "Deutschen Bund" gelten werden. Beigetreten waren laut dieser Verfassung allerdings nur Hessen und Baden. Die Verträge mit Württemberg und Bayern regelten die Wahl von Reichstagsabgeordneten in diesen beiden Ländern (mit einem Zusatz zu Art. 20 DBV).
Der Reichstag wurde am 3. März 1871 neu gewählt. Diese Wahl war die erste, für die das Wahlgesetz von 1869 angewandt wurde. Dieser Reichstag gilt als der erste Reichstag des Kaiserreiches; er nahm im April eine überarbeitete Form der Bundesverfassung an, die später als Bismarcksche Reichsverfassung bezeichnet wurde.
Siehe auch
Wahlrecht im Norddeutschen Bund und im Deutschen Kaiserreich
Literatur
Klaus Erich Pollmann: Parlamentarismus im Norddeutschen Bund 1867–1870. Droste, Düsseldorf 1985, ISBN 3-7700-5130-0 (= Handbuch der Geschichte des deutschen Parlamentarismus).
Wolfram Siemann: Gesellschaft im Aufbruch. Deutschland 1848–1871. Suhrkamp, Frankfurt am Main 1990, ISBN 3-518-11537-5, S. 287 f. (= Edition Suhrkamp, 1537 = NF 537 – Neue historische Bibliothek).
Hans Fenske: Deutsche Verfassungsgeschichte. Vom Norddeutschen Bund bis heute. Erw. und aktualisierte Neuaufl., 4. Auflage, Edition Colloquium, Berlin 1993, ISBN 3-89166-164-9, S. 13–16 (= Beiträge zur Zeitgeschichte. Band 6).
Hans-Ulrich Wehler: Deutsche Gesellschaftsgeschichte. Band 3: Von der "Deutschen Doppelrevolution" bis zum Beginn des Ersten Weltkrieges 1849–1914. Beck, München 1995, ISBN 3-406-32263-8, S. 303 f.
Egbert Weiß: Corpsstudenten im Reichstag des Norddeutschen Bundes. Ein Beitrag zum 130jährigen Jubiläum. In: Einst und Jetzt. Band 42, 1997, , S. 9–40.
Thomas Nipperdey: Deutsche Geschichte 1866–1918. Band 2: Machtstaat vor der Demokratie. Beck, München 1998, ISBN 3-406-44038-X, S. 41–48.
Ludwig von Zehmen: Einige Erläuterungen zu der Beratung des Verfassungsentwurfs für den Norddeutschen Bund im ersten Reichstage. Meinen Landsleuten und zunächst meinen Wählern im VII. Wahlbezirke gewidmet. Schönfeld's Buchhandlung (C.A. Werner), Dresden 1867 ().
Weblinks
Im Einzelnen:
Einzelnachweise
Historisches Parlament (Deutschland)
Verfassungsgeschichte (Norddeutscher Bund)
Berliner Geschichte (19. Jahrhundert)
Gegründet 1867
Aufgelöst 1871
Historische Organisation (Berlin) | {
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Power and Beauty Blend in One Sweet Machine
- Posted: April 1, 2013
Drop-dead gorgeous looks make the Hinckley Company's newest model, the T34, easy on the eyes. But just as important, this jaunty jetboat offers effortless power, thanks to twin Yanmar 260 mhp diesel engines and Hamilton jet drives. Equally suited to angling in secluded byways, towing kids on a tube or cruising the harbor at sunset, the versatile T34 promises to become any boater's go-to craft.
With a draft of a mere 22″, this boat allows her owner to leave the crowd behind and navigate into shallow areas. Equipped with Hinckley's patented joystick-operated JetStick, the T34's integrated steering control permits simple, yet precisely controlled maneuvering and docking.
Beneath the T34's deck lie twin Yanmar 6BY3-260 engines, the secret behind her exhilarating power. "When we choose an engine for one of our boats, we look for power density, durability and smoothness. The Yanmar BY delivers on all three counts," said Mike Arieta, Hinckley's vice president and COO. "These engines provide the command and refinement that boat owners expect in a Hinckley product."
Known for their smooth acceleration and clean-running power, Yanmar diesels allow the T34 to reach a maximum speed of 32 knots at wide open throttle. At a cruising speed of 26 knots @3,600 rpm, fuel
consumption is 21 gph. Twin Hamilton 242 jet drives also contribute to this boat's unparalleled speed, moving her from idle to plane in less than 3 seconds.
As expected from a Yanmar diesel, the direct injection, common rail 6BY3-260 engine is reliable and economical. It's also compact and lightweight, with a dry weight of only 694 lbs. Features include Yanmar's own CAN-bus vessel control system, with a multi-function LCD display to simplify engine, maintenance and diagnostic information.
Yanmar engines are distributed in the Northeast and Midwest U.S. by Mack Boring and Parts Company of Union, New Jersey. "We've worked with Mack Boring for over a decade. We can count on them to support us and our customers," said Arieta.
The Hinckley Company, which also equips its popular Picnic Boat MKIII with a Yanmar diesel, has experienced enthusiastic customer response to the new T34. "In most cases, if boaters are able to experience the Hinckley T34 in a sea trial, they wind up owning one," said Roe O'Brien, Hinckley's director of marketing. Information about the Hinckley T34 can be found atwww.hinckleyyachts.com.
Contact Yanmar America, Marine Engine Division, 101 International Parkway, Adairsville, GA 30103. 770-877-9894. [email protected]
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Animals, DHARMA Initiative, Experiments
"Rabbit" redirects here. For the Season 1 episode, see White Rabbit.
Young Ben pulls out a rabbit from his bag. ("The Man Behind the Curtain")
Rabbits have appeared in Lost as research animals, food animals, in art, and as symbols.
Research rabbits
Rabbit #8 in the cage, appearing lifeless, after Ben shook it furiously ("Every Man for Himself")
White-furred, red-eyed, sometimes number-painted rabbits or bunnies have appeared on multiple occasions in the show. The bunny is a New Zealand white rabbit. The first rabbit appeared in "Every Man for Himself", in which it is was presented in a small steel cage, placed above Sawyer's chest by Ben. The rabbit had the number 8 painted onto his fur. Ben then shook the cage violently and the rabbit quivered, then fell still. Ben told Sawyer the bunny was dead and had a pacemaker in him, which due to the rabbit's anxiety, caused its heart to explode. Later, the rabbit was in Ben's bag when they made the trek to the Hydra Island lookout, and was alive and okay. Ben said that he only gave the bunny a sedative, and then placed it back in his bag.
A different rabbit appeared in "The Man Behind the Curtain" where Ben, as a child, owned a similar, white, red-eyed young rabbit which he kept in his room as a pet. He later brought the bunny to the sonar fence in a bag and pushed the bunny toward the pylons to see if the fence was truly deactivated. It worked, and Ben followed the white rabbit through the fence, then scooped up the bunny and placed him back in the bag. Damon Lindelof, in the Lost: The Complete Third Season (DVD) commentary says,"Ben's penchant for numbering his rabbits probably has something to do with fertility experiments."
Yet another rabbit, named Angstrom, appeared in "Happily Ever After" as a research subject for a test Widmore's team is conducting using the generator on Hydra Island. It was also white with red eyes and was kept in a cage.
Rabbit's feet
A rabbit's foot is considered in American folklore to be a good luck amulet. Numerous rabbit's feet have been shown or mentioned in Lost:
Hurley finds a keyring that has a rabbit's foot on it. ("Tricia Tanaka Is Dead")
The co-pilot of the Coast Guard plane carrying the Oceanic Six is holding a rabbit's foot and says, "We need it with the cargo we've got." ("There's No Place Like Home, Part 1")
The keys to Hurley's Camaro, which Hurley's dad hands him, have a rabbit's foot keychain. ("There's No Place Like Home, Part 1")
Ilana suggests that Sayid buys a rabbit's foot, to give him luck while on Ajira Airways Flight 316. ("He's Our You")
Other occurrences
Alex preparing white rabbit ("Greatest Hits")
Alex is seen in flashback skinning another rabbit. ("Greatest Hits")
The logo for the DHARMA Initiative station the Looking Glass is a white rabbit.
Young Charlie wore slippers resembling rabbits. ("Fire + Water")
Locke prepared a rabbit for Ben, who asked Locke if the rabbit had a number on it. ("The Other Woman")
The magician at Ray Shephard's assisted-living facility performed a trick with a white rabbit. ("316")
"Dharma Lady" album artwork
The Geronimo Jackson concert poster
The Geronimo Jackson single, "Dharma Lady" album artwork features Rabbit Jack (a white rabbit skull).
The Geronimo Jackson concert poster seen in the DHARMA cafeteria shows the white rabbit from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in the bottom left corner. ("He's Our You")
A white rabbit poster on Aaron's bedroom door
A poster of The White Rabbit (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) is seen on the Aaron's bedroom door in Kate's house, while she had the dream of Claire. ("There's No Place Like Home, Part 2")
Miles uncovered a key hidden under a statue of a white rabbit. The number 8 (or the infinity sign) is written inside the ear of the rabbit statue. ("Some Like It Hoth")
During the meal between Eloise and Daniel, some fans believe a white rabbit can be seen in the distorted image through Daniel's wine glass. ("The Variable")
A white rabbit in a drinking glass
Jack finds the key to David's mother's house under a ceramic white rabbit. ("Lighthouse")
Kate is found by Sawyer tending a fire when he returns from meeting Charles Widmore on Hydra Island. When Sawyer asks what Kate is cooking, she replies, "Rabbit. I think." ("Recon")
Sawyer read Of Mice and Men while in prison, and made several references to the book, as did Ben. In the book, the mentally challenged character Lenny's obsession with rabbits is a key plot element. ("Every Man for Himself")
In "Confidence Man", Sawyer is reading Watership Down, a novel featuring rabbits as the protagonists.
The Blue Danube is the second part of a Bugs Bunny cartoon.
The nonfiction Stephen King book entitled On Writing asks the reader to conduct an writing exercises. One essay about writing invokes the image of a nondescript rabbit in a cage with the number 8 written on its back. King uses this image to make the point that writing is "telepathy." He argues that though the writer tells the reader of this rabbit, the reader and writer will inevitably see different rabbits, but because the 8 is unique, they will both see the 8 and be able to communicate.
The idea of the white rabbit is a running theme of the show, even referenced in one episode title, Season 1 episode 5, "White Rabbit". Ironically, most characters are led out into the jungle after their white rabbits (as when Jack follows Christian in the episode that introduced the idea), but Sawyer is led to remain caged after he sees the real white rabbit.
The idea of a character following a white rabbit can be traced back to "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There" by Lewis Carroll. Both stories had the "Alice character" experiencing an amazing journey when her insatiable curiosity roused her to follow a nervous white rabbit into a cave-like opening
Rabbits are a symbol for fertility, a theme which surrounds the Others. For example, rabbits were killed in an early and well-known pregnancy test. The urine of pregnant women contains human chorionic gonadotropin, which causes changes to a female rabbit's ovaries when it is injected. Early pregnancy tests involved injecting the urine and then killing the rabbit and inspecting its ovaries.[1]
Alex skins a white rabbit moments before betraying her father Ben, who had a pet bunny as a child, and is a bit of a "white rabbit" himself (leading those who follow him on strange journeys). (Symbolism)
Outside of Lost episodes
Orchid Orientation film
A shot of the Orchid Orientation film
In the Orchid Orientation film, Edgar Halliwax (Pierre Chang) holds up a rabbit with the number 15 on it. After a moment, it is shown that behind him a second rabbit with the number 15 sitting on the top shelf of the metal shelving unit. Chang and his assistants are upset by the second rabbit and Chang moves away from it, saying the two cannot be close together. The film abruptly ends and restarts with only one rabbit. The film implies there is a significant population of white rabbits in the Orchid.
Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse suggest that fans curious about Charlotte's discovery of a polar bear skeleton in Tunisia watch the Orchid video, and further draw a link between the polar bear with the bunny in the video. (Official Lost Podcast/February 19, 2008)
Hydra Orientation film
White rabbits at the Hydra Station
In the Hydra Orientation film, Pierre Change walks through the Hydra Station, where we see 6 caged white rabbits, all with numbers on their sides.
White rabbits appear in both Lost: The Mobile Game and Lost: iPod Game.
Watership Down, which has rabbits as main characters
Entertainment Weekly - Oct 31, 2006 article by Jeff Jensen on the possible connection with Stephen King
Birds • Boar • Cats • Cattle • Chickens • Dog (Bpo Bpo) • Dog (Buster) • Dog (Vincent) • Doves • Gulls • Horse (Kate's) • Horse (Bea's) • Horses (Bedouins') • Hy-bird • Medusa spider • Moths • Orangutan (Joop) • Polar bears • Rabbit (Angstrom) • Rabbits (DHARMA's) • Rat (Eloise) • Sharks • Sea urchins • Frog
See Also: Theories about animals
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Facts About India
Facts About India, Indian Facts, Everything About India
Famous Explorations
Explorer (Year)
Possible the first European landfall in North America Ericon, Leif(1003) Norse
Travels in Central Asia and China Polo, Marci (1271-1295) Italian
Voyage around the Cape of Good Hope Dias, Bartholomew (1487) Portuguese
Exploration of the Caribbean Columbs, Christopher (1492-1504) Italian
Landfall in Canada, with his Brother Sebastian Cabot, John (1497) Italian
First to sail around Africa to India DaGama Vasco (1497-98) Portuguese
First sea journey around the world Magellan Portugusese
Conquest and Exploration of Mexico Cortes, Fernando (1519-1521) Spanish
Conquest and Exploration of Peru Pozarro Francisco (1530-1538) Spanish
Discovery of Tasmania and New Zealand Abel Janszoon (1642) Dutch
Exploration of the South Pacific Cook, James (1768-1779) English
Exploration of Southern and Central Africa Livingstone, David Scotish
First north-south crossing of Australia Burke, Robert O'Hana (1860-1861) Irish
Exploration of Central Africa Stanley, Henry Morton (1874-1889) Welsh
First man to reach the North Pole Peary, Robert E (1909) American
First man to reach the South Pole Amudsen Ruald (1911) Norwegian
First man to orbit the Earth Gagarian, Yuri (April 1961) Russian
First man to step onto the Moon Armstrong, Neil (July 1969) American
Climate of India
Dances in India
First in India
Indian Defence
Indian GK
Indian State Facts
National Freedom Movement
Transportation of India
The Marathas (1649-1748)
Aurangzeb (1658-1707) Facts
Shah Jahan (1627-1658) Facts
Jehangir (1605-1627) Facts
Later Mughuls Facts
Akbar (1556-1605) Facts
Sher Shah Suri (1540-1545) Facts
Important facts about India at one go:-
Area 3.3 Million sq. km
Telephone Code +91
Coastline 7516.6 km encompassing the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
High Point Kanchenjunga 8,598 m.
National Things
National Flag The National Flag is the horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. At the center of the white band is a navy blue wheel, which is a representation of the Ashoka Chakra at Sarnath.
National Emblem The National Emblem of India is derived from the time of the Emperor Ashoka. The emblem is a replica of the Lion of Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The Lion Capital was erected in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka to mark the spot where Buddha first proclaimed his gospel of peace and emancipation to the four quarters of the universe.
National Anthem The Jana Gana Mana is the national Anthem of India, composed by Rabindranath Tagore. It was officially adopted by the constituent Aseembly as the Indian national anthem on January 24, 1950.
National Song Bankim Chandra Chatterji's composed song "Vande Mataram" was adopted as the National Song. It has an equal status with "Jana Gana Mana". It was first sung in the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
National Animal Tiger is the National Animal of India. It is symbol of India's wildlife wealth. The magnificent tiger, Panthera tigris, is a striped animal.
National Bird The Peacock, Pavo cristatus, is the national bird of India. Emblematic of qualities such as beauty grace, pride.
National Fruit Mango is the national fruit of India. Described as the "Food of the Gods", in the sacred Vedas, the fruit is grown almost in all parts of India.
National Flower Lotus botanically known as the Nelumbo Nucifera is the national flower of India.
National Tree Banyan Tree is the National Tree of India. This huge tree towers over its neighbours and has the widest reaching roots of all known trees.
National Calender The Saka calender is the national calender of India. It is used, alongside the Gregorian calender.
National Days. 26th January (Republic Day)
15th August (Independence Day)
2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti; Mahatma Gandhi�s Birthday)
Country Name Republic of India; Bharat Ganrajya
Government Type Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary system of Government
Capital New Delhi
Official Language Hindi, English
Administrative Division 29 States and 7 Union Territories.
Independence 15th August 1947 (From the British Colonial Rule)
Constitution The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950.
Legislature Sansad
Legal System The Constitution of India is the fountain source of the legal system in the Country.
Executive Branch The President of India is the Head of the State, while Prime Minister is the Head of the Government, and runs office with the support of Council of Ministers who form the Cabinet Ministry.
Legislative Branch The Indian Legislature comprises of the Lok Sabha (House of the people) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) forming both the Houses of the Parliament.
Judicial Branch The Supreme Court of India is the apex body of the Indian legal system, followed by other High Courts and subordinate Courts. | {
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Howard's 25K Run is a Queen City Striders event to promote the healthy, safe, and responsible use of the Great Allegany Passage trail and spotlighting the efforts of the Allegany County Animal Shelter. Proceeds after expenses from the race will be donated to the Allegany County Animal Shelter for the purposes of supporting maintenance, operations, community programs, and development. The race is directed by Sharon Ellsworth and Ray Hunt. If you would like more information or have questions regarding this event, please feel free to fill out the form below with your comments. Remember to include a valid email address so that we may respond to your inquiry. | {
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Usa Nevada
Section 1. Three separate departments; separation of powers; legislative review of administrative regulations.
1. The powers of the Government of the State of Nevada shall be divided into three separate departments,—the Legislative,—the Executive and the Judicial; and no persons charged with the exercise of powers properly belonging to one of these departments shall exercise any functions, appertaining to either of the others, except in the cases expressly directed or permitted in this constitution.
2. If the legislature authorizes the adoption of regulations by an executive agency which bind persons outside the agency, the legislature may provide by law for:
(a) The review of these regulations by a legislative agency before their effective date to determine initially whether each is within the statutory authority for its adoption;
(b) The suspension by a legislative agency of any such regulation which appears to exceed that authority, until it is reviewed by a legislative body composed of members of the Senate and Assembly which is authorized to act on behalf of both houses of the legislature; and
(c) The nullification of any such regulation by a majority vote of that legislative body, whether or not the regulation was suspended.
[Amended in 1996. Proposed and passed by the 1993 legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1995 legislature; and approved and ratified by the people at the 1996 general election. See: Statutes of Nevada 1993, p. 3082; Statutes of Nevada 1995, p. 2972.]
Constitution : Usa-nevada
Right of Suffrage
Legislative Department
Executive Department
Impeachment and Removal from Office
Municipal and Other Corporations
Finance and State Debt
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Special Collaboration Residencies are conceptualized with partner institutions, pooling resources to support specific projects that further the mission of both A Studio in the Woods and the partner institution. Recent residency partners include the New Orleans Center for the Gulf South, Prospect New Orleans, Pelican Bomb, Newcomb Art Museum, the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and Centro de Arte La Regenta. We do not accept proposals for Special Collaborations. | {
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Публикация издана при поддержке программы ПРООН по укреплению мер доверия, в рамках которой Eco-TIRAS отвечает за создание экологической платформы. В нее вошла часть материалов исследования по малым рекам, проведенного в рамках проекта, поддержанного Федеральным министерством окружающей среды Германии, выполняемого немецким НПО UfU.de в партнерстве с Eco-TIRAS. Скачать брошюру, 14 Мб.
Eco-TIRAS has published a brochure dedicated the issue of water security in conditions of climate change. It is directed to local public authorities, population and NGOs of the localities along the Dniester River. It is about coming water scarcity in predominantly agrarian region. The publication has been realized in frames of the UNDP-Moldova Confidence Building Measures Programme, where Eco-TIRAS is responsible for establishing of the Environmental Platform with involvement of local authorities and NGOs from both banks, thanks to financial assistance of the European Union. The brochure also includes data received in frames of the small rivers management project realizing by the German NGO UfU in cooperation with Eco-TIRAS, with financial assistance of the Federal Ministry of Environment of Germany. To download brochure, 14 Mb. | {
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Takes my breath away, there's so much clarity and detail! You are truly gifted! Has this little creature only got one wing, or are there two coming out as one on his back?
Mystic, there is indeed a single wing - it is slightly off to the left and just below the white spot on the upper body.
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Psychics & Mediums: There really are mediums who can communicate with spirits and psychics who can read your energy. BestPsychicDirectory.com is my own website created to help you discover "LEGITIMATE" psychics and mediums and avoid the scam artists. Names, photos, contact information and over 11,000 public reviews are available to you – all FREE. You can also get a reading instantly–no waiting. Mediumship is an excellent experience for grief healing.
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After-Death Communication: An after-death communication (ADC) is that spiritual experience you have when you are personally contacted by a deceased loved in spirit through dreams, voices, smells or visions. Huge resource site for both grief and belief by Bill & Judy Guggenheim, authors of Hello From Heaven.
Near Death Experience: A near-death experience (NDE) is when someone dies, has an after-life experience, and then comes back to life. Near-Death.com is possibly the most comprehensive resource on near-death experiences on the Internet.
Dr. Raymond Moody: Author of Life After Life, researcher and expert on near-death experiences, Raymond A. Moody, Ph.D, M.D., has 25 years experience helping the bereaved. His books are an excellent resource to establish The Grief And Belief Connection.
Dr. Brian Weiss: A graduate of Columbia University and Yale Medical School, Brian L. Weiss, M.D. is an author of several top selling books based on his experience as a psychiatrist and healer using past-life regression techniques including the mega-bestsellerMany Lives, Many Masters – a must read for anyone seeking information on past-life regression.
Steven Halpern: A leading composer and recording artist of music for relaxation, wellness and "sound health." Of special note are Transitions (music for loss and grief) and The Panoramic Life Review (guided imagery and music).
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: A psychiatrist and the author of the groundbreaking On Death and Dying. Now in her seventies, she is a long-time respected authority on the subject of death, dying and bereavement.
Victor Zammit: Lawyer Victor Zammit presents 23 areas of evidence for an afterlife in his free online book A Lawyer Presents The Case For The Afterlife.
Institute for Afterlife Research: Presents evidence for the survival of physical death based on the experiences of thousands of people from around the world.
Betty Eadie: This author's book, Embraced By The Light, sold more than 6 million copies, stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 2 years, and brought comfort and hope to millions of people by sharing the story of her near-death experience. Highly recommended book.
P.M.H. Atwater: One of the original researchers in the field of near-death studies who began her work in 1978. Five books have been published since then about her amazing findings. Any of her books can be helpful for grief healing.
Coast To Coast AM Radio: The national radio show created by Art Bell featuring guests on topics such as spirit communication and psychic mediums, life after death, pet communication, astral travel, remote viewing, lucid dreams, past life regression, near death experience, ghosts and even aliens. You can also listen to past radio interviews.
The Compassionate Friends: A national non-profit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees.
GriefNet: An Internet community for people dealing with grief, death, and major loss. They have 47 e-mail support groups and two web sites (one for children). Their integrated approach to online bereavement support provides help to people working through various loss and grieving issues.
Rainbows.org: A site for adults wanting to learn how to best help children recover after experiencing loss. A child's grieving process is different than that of adults. Helpful resource for helping children who suffer from any loss issues.
In-sight Books: Publisher founded by Doug Manning, offers books, videos and cassettes in the areas of bereavement, elder care, nursing homes and funeral services that have touched over a million people since 1983. I've read some of his books and was especially moved by his insight and compassion for the grieving.
The Dougy Center: The Dougy Center for Grieving Children, and the National Center for Grieving Children & Families, was the first center in the US to provide peer support groups for grieving children.
BabySteps.com: Named after the baby steps that form the long and difficult road to recovery from the loss of a child and aims to care for the support and informational needs of bereaved parents and their communities.
WebHealing.com: This site is meant to be a place for men and women to discuss, chat or browse in order to understand and honor the many different paths for healing strong emotions. Tom Golden LCSW of Washington D.C. is a psychotherapist, author and speaker on the topic of healing from loss.
Bereaved Parents of the USA: A nationwide organization designed to aid and support bereaved parents, grandparents, siblings or other family members who are struggling to survive their grief after the death of a child of any age.
Petloss.com: A gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet.
Assoc. for Pet Loss & Bereavement: The APLB is a compassionate non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with bereavement in response to pet loss.
American Association of Suicidology (AAS): A state/province listing of Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention Centers in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, and Singapore. AAS sponsors The National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE to access trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The National Organization for Victim Assistance: A private, nonprofit organization of programs, practitioners and professionals committed to helping victims.
OutpostForHope.org: Grief is not only about losing a loved one to death. This nonprofit organization provides advocacy and support for under-represented missing and unidentified persons and their families – including but not limited to the homeless, drug addicted, and runaways.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): A non-profit grassroots organization with chapters nationwide. MADD is not a crusade against alcohol consumption; MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
Make-A-Wish Foundation: Grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
American Cancer Society: Has articles and resources on grieving, helping someone who is bereaved, talking to children about death, phases of grief, depression and grief, family changes after loss, losing a child, and loss after a long-term illness.
JourneyofHearts.org: Created by Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS, Journey of Hearts combines elements of medicine, psychiatry, poetry, prose and images to provide resources and support to those who have experienced loss, be it acute or long-standing. | {
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Signs of anxiety and depression are hard to identify, especially in young kids. This article has some tips; Pelham has supports in the schools, local providers, and community groups dedicated to monitoring how our kids are doing. Please reach out if you want to be connected. | {
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Our branches have been promoting the British Heart Foundation (BHF) by selling red heart pin badges on behalf of the live-saving organisation, and we also joined in with the charity's 'Wear It Beat It' day by wearing red as a show of support.
"We wanted to get involved as we think the charity does great work," said Gary Brook, Head of Corporate Communication.
The British Heart Foundation mascot Hearty visited our Head Office branch to launch the fundraising. Hearty is shown alongside Ellen Hamilton (Corporate Communications, left) and Gina Bagshaw (Head Office branch, centre). | {
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Romesh Ranganathan is an inadequate human being. He is trying to improve himself. He is reading self-help books, watching documentaries and delivering witty repartee at parties. Come see the results for yourself. Nominated for Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award, Best Newcomer 2013. As seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC1), Mock The Week (BBC2), and Stand Up for the Week (Channel 4). 'For a man who hates talking to strangers, Romesh Ranganathan proves rather good at it' (Chortle.co.uk). 'His ability to write bitingly fresh gags marks him out from the crowd' (Guardian).
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Hill-Rom introduces advanced smart bed to UAE's Healthcare providers and caregivers
Centrella® Smart+ bed includes verbal and visual alerts, contactless monitoring features and patient-controlled comfort system
Partnerships with Microsoft and EarlySense to deliver advanced capabilities previously unseen in the Middle East region
29 January, 2019; Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Global medical-technology provider Hill-Rom today gathered healthcare providers and caregivers in Dubai to witness the launch of the Hill-Rom Centrella® Smart+ bed in the UAE. Ahead of Arab Health 2019, the medical professionals were shown how the Centrella™ Smart+ bed delivers optimised patient safety, enhanced patient satisfaction and advanced caregiver-focused technology.
The Centrella Smart+ bed breaks industry ground, integrating industry firsts such as verbal and visual notifications, as well as several Hill-Rom safety applications and experience-oriented features, that enhance outcomes for both caregivers and patients. The bed is designed on a scalable platform, providing healthcare facilities with the ability to add additional features or upgrade systems to accommodate caregiving needs.
The Centrella Smart+ bed also integrates Hill-Rom's advanced NaviCare® Patient Safety System, which brings together technology, services, clinical programmes and clinical expertise to help prevent and reduce the risk of falls. NaviCare works autonomously to make timely and relevant adjustments to safety settings on the bed, and alerts caregivers to a bed that is in an unsafe state.
Advancing Connected Care
In December 2018 Hill-Rom announced the integration of EarlySense's contact-free heart-rate and respiratory-rate sensing and analytics technology into Centrella. The bed can now monitor heart and respiratory rates more than 100 times per minute without any contact with the patient. EarlySense® technology alerts clinicians to potential deterioration events much earlier than traditional monitoring methods, enabling health teams to intervene more effectively.
This month, Hill-Rom announced a global collaboration with Microsoft on a solution that will enable the analysis and delivery of advanced, actionable point-of-care data to caregivers at the point of care. Through Microsoft's Azure® cloud platform and Internet of Things offerings, Hill-Rom will deliver applications capable of dynamically analysing real-time sensor data from medical devices, including the Centrella Smart+ bed.
"The digital age presents an opportunity to take a massive leap forward in our enhancement of patient outcomes," said Brian Lawrence, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Hill-Rom. "Digitisation is a driver for many industries, but in healthcare, technology can supercharge our ability to deliver on our core promise – the enhancement of patient outcomes. As we introduce the Centrella Smart+ bed to the UAE, and look forward to our participation in Arab Health, we cannot help but admire the courage we see across the region, as those in the healthcare sector turn decisively to technology in their efforts to build a safer, more comfortable care experience for their patients."
A 2018 GCC Healthcare Industry Report by Alpen Capital projected regional healthcare spending will reach US$ 104.6 billion by 2022, compared with US$ 76.1 billion in 2017, with inpatient services continuing to represent the lion's share.
Hisham Hout, President, Middle East Africa, Turkey and Indian Sub-Continent, Hill-Rom, said, "The growing regional healthcare sector will welcome the Centrella Smart+ bed – the culmination of inputs from the finest minds in the medical and technology segments. Healthcare providers in the GCC have taken some bold roads to improve patient care outcomes in recent years. The region has a strong track record of recognising and adopting innovative emergent technologies. Our role has always been to support frontline caregivers in their ongoing commitment to their patients. We look forward to continue introducing our innovations to this community and empowering them to work towards better care."
Hill-Rom is participating at Arab Health 2019. More than 80,000 healthcare professionals and upwards of 4,000 companies from 160 countries will attend the Dubai World Centre exhibition. Having become one of the largest events of its kind in the region, Arab Health is now a major draw for medical professionals in search of sourcing, knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. At Hill-Rom's stand, the company will showcase the Centrella Smart+ bed, as well as several other solutions, to the region's healthcare professionals.
About Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
Hill-Rom is a leading global medical technology company with more than 10,000 employees worldwide. We partner with health care providers in more than 100 countries, across all care settings, by focusing on patient care solutions that improve clinical and economic outcomes in five core areas: Advancing Mobility, Wound Care and Prevention, Patient Monitoring and Diagnostics, Surgical Safety and Efficiency and Respiratory Health. Our innovations ensure caregivers have the products they need to help diagnose, treat and protect their patients; speed up recoveries; and manage conditions. Every day, around the world, we enhance outcomes for patients and their caregivers. Learn more at www.hill-rom.com and www.centrellabed.com
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Jeff specializes in working with individuals and business owners who are serious about their financial futures. In 1994, Jeff started Prentice Financial Services, Inc., an insurance and financial services company. Since he first started in the industry, Jeff has had a strong commitment to continued education, and believes it shows his commitment to his clients' success.
Jeff is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), the premier association of insurance and financial professionals that works to increase volunteerism and provide funds to worthy charities worldwide through the MDRT Foundation, the charitable arm of the Million Dollar Round Table.
He's been a qualifying member in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, and Court of the Table for 2003.
Jeff lives in Oswego, Illinois with his wife and their two daughters. In his free time he enjoys golfing, fishing, and hunting.
Education: B.S., Finance, Western Illinois University.
Credentials: Registered Representative – Securian Financial Services, Inc., Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP®), and Certified Fund Specialist (CFS).
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"...There is "obvious collusion the Democrats had through Glenn Simpson and through Fusion GPS, that they were talking directly to Russia," Nunes told Hill.TV's "Rising" in an interview to be aired Monday.
It would seem those questions deserve at least some of the scrutiny afforded the Trump-Russia collusion inquiry that is now two-plus years old."
So Hillary encouraged giving Russia our uranium supplies and setting up an arrangement at SKolklovo that was a setup to steal US technology.
This and several other reasons are why she needs to be tried for treason. And while we are at it it's past time to clean out the FBI. If this was wrestling (collegiate) we would call it a reversal!
The Clintons were very susceptible to bribes. First the S&Ls with Whitewater. Then Merrill Lynch. Who knows who during the Clinton presidency. Now all this. | {
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The 2015 CONCACAF U-17 Championship was a scheduled age-restricted international association football tournament organised by CONCACAF. The competition was used to determine the four CONCACAF representatives at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile. The competition was hosted by Honduras.
Qualified teams
Note: no titles or runners-up between 1999 and 2007.
Bold indicates that the corresponding team was hosting the event.
Venues
New format
Previously there were four groups of three teams during the group stage of the competition, each team played a minimum of two games and the previous format had a total of 20 matches. As from 2015 there will be two groups of six teams, each team will play a minimum of five games and the competition will have a total of 33 matches. CONCACAF stated that the new format would aid development and competition.
The knockout phase, which included eight matches, consisted of four quarterfinals, two semifinals, a third-place playoff and a final, has been replaced with two playoff games and a final.
Draw
The draw took place on 8 December at the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Cortés, Honduras.
On 2 December 2014, CONCACAF announced the procedure of the draw. The 12 teams were divided into three differing pots:
Prior to the draw, hosts Honduras were assigned to position A1. The remaining teams in Pot 1 were drawn, alternating between groups A and B. Teams were assigned a position from Pot A (Group A) or Pot B (Group B). After all teams had been drawn from Pot 1, the draw proceeded (continuing to alternate between Groups A and B) to Pot 2, then Pot 3.
Squads
Only players born on or after 1 January 1998 were eligible to play in the tournament. Each participating national association had to provide a provisional list of twenty to thirty players to CONCACAF thirty days before their first match. A final twenty-man selection had to be provided upon arrival in the venue.
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Final stage
In the final stage, if a match was level at the end of normal playing time, penalty shoot-out was used to determine the winner (no extra time was played).
Playoff stage
The second-and third-place teams from each group were re-seeded by group stage results, with the best team facing the fourth-best team, and the second-best team facing the third-best team.
Ranking of second and third-placed teams
Because all four teams finished with the same number of points and not all of them faced each other, the first playoff tiebreaker used for reseeding was goal differential in all group matches. Because two teams were tied on goal differential, the No. 3 and 4 seeds were determined based on total goals scored in the tournament. This resulted in both third-place teams being ranked ahead of both second-place teams.
Costa Rica and the United States qualified for the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Final
Both Honduras and Mexico qualified for the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Top goalscorers
Players with three or more goals:
6 goals
Ronaldo Córdoba
5 goals
Andy Reyes
4 goals
Ronaldo Damus
Ulises Torres
Joe Gallardo
Joshua Pérez
3 goals
Duwayne Ewart
Jostin Daly
Nathaniel Adamolekun
Claudio Zamudio
Oliver Beckles
References
External links
Under 17s – Men, CONCACAF.com
2015
U-17
CON
International association football competitions hosted by Honduras
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Q: Only first cookie gets on server, several others cookies don't I want to pass apiuid and apitoken by cookie. But I'm getting only the first one on server.
This is my code to initialize cookies:
public static void initCookie(String uid,String token,String domain,Context context){
try{
CookieSyncManager.createInstance(context);
CookieManager cookieManager = CookieManager.getInstance();
cookieManager.setAcceptCookie(true);
cookieManager.removeSessionCookie();
cookieManager.removeAllCookie();
cookieManager.setCookie(domain,"apiuid="+uid +";apitoken="+token);
CookieSyncManager.getInstance().sync();
}catch(Throwable e){
LogUtils.e(e);
}
}
A: After reading Code:
/**
* Sets a cookie for the given URL. Any existing cookie with the same host,
* path and name will be replaced with the new cookie. The cookie being set
* will be ignored if it is expired.
*
* @param url the URL for which the cookie is to be set
* @param value the cookie as a string, using the format of the 'Set-Cookie'
* HTTP response header
*/
public abstract void setCookie(String url, String value);
/**
* Gets the cookies for the given URL.
*
* @param url the URL for which the cookies are requested
* @return value the cookies as a string, using the format of the 'Cookie'
* HTTP request header
*/
public abstract String getCookie(String url);
I notice that one is 'Set-Cookie',and the other is 'Cookie'.
So,I think I can add one by one.
Final code is below:
public static void initCookie(String uid,String token,String domain,Context context){
try{
CookieSyncManager.createInstance(context);
CookieManager cookieManager = CookieManager.getInstance();
cookieManager.setAcceptCookie(true);
cookieManager.removeSessionCookie();
cookieManager.removeAllCookie();
cookieManager.setCookie(domain,"apiuid="+uid);
cookieManager.setCookie(domain,"apitoken="+token);
CookieSyncManager.getInstance().sync();
}catch(Throwable e){
LogUtils.e(e);
}
}
Below is something I am not really sure:
According to Mark(http://blog.winfieldpeterson.com/2013/01/17/cookies-in-hybrid-android-apps/):
Please Note: This code is severely broken! The Android CookieManager gives back a cookie list formatted according to RFC2109 section 4.3.4: https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2109#section-4.3.4, which is delimited either by semi-colon or comma. However, in Android's implementation, they return semi-colon delimited. The RFC2109Spec object expects them to be delimited by comma. Therefore, if there are multiple cookies for a particular domain, this code will break, and only transfer the first cookie in the list.
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Oxalic acid is an organic compound with the formula H2C2O4. This colourless solid is a dicarboxylic acid. In terms of acid strength, it is about 3,000 times stronger than acetic acid. Oxalic acid is a reducing agent and its conjugate base, known as oxalate (C2O42−), is a chelating agent for metal cations. Typically oxalic acid occurs as the dihydrate with the formula C2O4H2·2H2O. | {
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Federal budget will determine survival of NDP-Liberal agreement, NDP finance critic says
The upcoming 2023 federal budget will be a key measure in determining whether the NDP's confidence and supply agreement with the Liberals has been a success or a failure, according to the party's finance critic.
"I think the budget is going to tell the tale about whether we're making that progress at a good rate," NDP MP Daniel Blaikie told the CBC. "It's going to be a very interesting few months on the Hill here … when the budget is presented."
In March 2022, the New Democrats signed an agreement with the governing Liberals to supply them with the votes needed to pass key legislation if the Liberals agreed to advance a number of NDP priorities. That agreement will be a major topic of discussion as Blaikie and his 24 NDP colleagues attend a caucus retreat beginning Wednesday on Parliament Hill.
New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh kicks things off in the morning with a keynote address open to the media. It promises to touch on issues like health care and the inflation crisis. The rest of the meeting will be closed to the public.
During the closed-door sessions, Blaikie will be briefing his colleagues on negotiations he's been having with the federal government as a member of a group of politicians and staff from both parties that formed after the agreement was signed to discuss progress on key commitments and priorities.
Pharmacare, dental plan expansion on NDP radar
While many of those priorities don't have stated timelines, some do.
For instance, 2023 was supposed to be the year the Liberals passed the Canada Pharmacare Act and then follow-up with a bulk purchasing plan and a national formulary or list of essential medicines for prescription by the end of the agreement.
In 2022, dental care coverage was expanded to cover children under 12 years old from households earning less than $90,000. Expanding dental coverage for middle-income households to cover 18-year-olds, seniors and people living with disabilities was also supposed to take another step this year as part of the agreement.
"We're expecting to see that at the beginning of 2024," Blaikie said.
NDP finance critic Daniel Blaikie is a member of a group that discusses progress on key commitments and priorities of the supply and confidence agreement between the Liberals and the NDP. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
According to the finance critic, New Democrats will look to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's spring budget to determine whether the Liberals are serious about keeping the rest of the agreement.
Blaikie noted that because much of the work to prepare budgets happens months in advance, the 2022 budget was mostly assembled before the confidence and supply agreement was signed. Consequently, the upcoming budget is the one he says will "tell a lot of the story" of how the NDP-Liberal agreement looks.
"It's going to be an important moment of reflection for our caucus as we think about the next year ahead and whether the government is doing a good enough job."
NDP will defend public health-care system
Outside of advancing various aspects of the agreement, Blaikie said the New Democrats will be pushing the Liberals to fix the health-care system.
He said Canadians "are seeing their health-care system failed them in a time of extraordinary need."
Ontario's Progressive Conservative government on Monday announced its plan to expand the number and range of surgeries offered at for-profit clinics in the province.
After the announcement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signalled he was open to ideas to "deliver better services to Canadians in health care."
NDP threatens to axe deal to keep Liberals in power over healthcare crisis
The NDP has threatened to withdraw from its confidence-and-supply agreement to keep the Liberals in power until 2025 unless they act on the health-care crisis. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on the federal government to spend more money on health care and reach an agreement with the premiers.
Meanwhile, both the Ontario and federal New Democrats left no room for doubt about where the party stands on public dollars going to the private system, saying parallel systems will create competition for scarce human resources.
"An NDP government would push back very hard on provinces in respect to private delivery, and it's something that we're monitoring very closely," Blaikie said.
"We are unequivocal in our message to the government that defending public service delivery should be a priority of the federal government."
Blaikie called on the federal government to use the "levers" it has at its disposal to push back on Conservative provincial governments that may be looking to private health-care institutions for solutions.
Health-care staffing strategy needed: labour group
What Canada needs is a national strategy for staffing the health-care system, according to the country's largest labour organization, which has close ties to the NDP.
Bea Bruske, the president of the Canadian Labour Congress, said such a strategy would help governments across Canada recruit, train and retain health-care workers.
"Our public system is in dire straits, and we're calling on all levels of government to work together to make sure Canadians right across this country can rely on strong public healthcare," said Bruske, who will also address the NDP caucus on Wednesday.
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Taking us to a time and place rarely glimpsed in fiction, Hisham Matar's In the Country of Men captures life in Libya in the wake of Muammar al-Qaddafi's revolution. Through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy named Suleiman, we watch a family struggle for survival in a climate of deadly political suspicion. Against a backdrop of innocent childhood rituals—playing games with his best friends, learning his country's history on visits to the ruins surrounding Tripoli—Suleiman is also awakened to dangers he cannot comprehend. When his father is brutally interrogated and his best friend's father disappears, Suleiman arrives at a crossroads that will shatter his understanding of home and homelands.
The questions and discussion topics that follow are intended to enhance your reading of In the Country of Men. We hope they will enrich your experience of this powerful novel.
What is the effect of reading about this episode in history through a child's point of view? What clarity does it bring? In what ways do a child's impulses muddy the truth?
What does Suleiman learn about the roles of men and women as his mother continually reminds him of her arranged marriage? How have his impressions of gender been shaped by this knowledge? What determines whether she feels safe or victimized in her marriage?
How would you characterize Muammar al-Qaddafi's political rhetoric as it is captured in the novel? How was he able to overthrow a monarch without offering any promise of democracy? What makes fiction an ideal format for depicting these headlines?
How does Suleiman perceive his mother's alcoholism? What distinctions exist between experiencing this addiction in the West and facing it in a locale where religious law forbids drinking?
Discuss the title of the novel: In the Country of Men. Do the women in Suleiman's life have any true power, and if so, from where is it derived? What does he come to understand about the power hierarchies of Libyan men, and the reasons his father lost his social rank?
What had you previously known about Muammar al-Qaddafi and the effects of Italian colonization on Libya? As a supplement to your reading of In the Country of Men, discuss articles tracing Qaddafi's unusual story, from being suspected of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, to his recent denunciation of the 9/11 terrorists and the U.S. State Department's May 2006 removal of Libya from a list of countries that sponsor terrorism. Could the novel's characters ever have predicted such an outcome?
What does the story of Moosa's useless Polish tires (chapter seven) indicate about economics and entrepreneurship at that time? How did the citizens' economic power crumble so swiftly, to the point that they were swindled out of their savings through the currency scheme described in chapter twenty-four?
Did Suleiman's perception of Bahloul change between his early memories (particularly in chapter ten) to the incident when Bahloul nearly drowned, just before Suleiman's departure for Cairo?
In chapter ten, what persuasive tools does Sharief use to win the cooperation of children? What is Suleiman's understanding of the events he sees on television, culminating in the execution of Ustath Rashid? When is he able to reconcile the innocent images of noble men—such as the small gifts he would receive after his father traveled for business—with the horrific ones that dominate his mind in the novel's later chapters?
What were your impressions of Suleiman's place within his circle of friends? What was it like to see Osama used as an ordinary name for an ordinary little boy? How had Suleiman's feelings toward his friends changed when he was reunited with them years later?
How would you respond to the "what-if" thoughts Suleiman expresses toward the end of chapter twenty-four? What might have become of him, of his father, of his beloved Siham, if he had never emigrated?
Discuss the notion of living as an expatriate. How did Suleiman cope with the knowledge that he could not safely go home again? How do such circumstances affect identity and sense of self?
How did Suleiman's religious training shape his character and his understanding of the world?
How has Suleiman's opinion of his mother changed by the time he reaches the novel's closing scenes?
Discuss the notion of storytelling woven throughout the book. How are the characters influenced by Scheherazade and A Thousand and One Nights? How would you characterize the storytelling style of Suleiman's mother? How does a book—Baba's lone, dangerous tome saved from the fire—drive the plot of Hisham Matar's book? | {
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Gareth Robinson replaces Gerard Doyle as CEO of DiscountVouchers.co.uk
By Jennifer Faull-02 February 2013 11:39am
Gerard Doyle, CEO of the UK-based online voucher and daily deal site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk, has announced his departure from the company.
Doyle has been credited with repositioning DiscountVouchers.co.uk as both a traditional couponing and daily deal website, making it a direct competitor of key companies including Groupon and LivingSocial.
Brisbane-born Doyle has said he plans to return to Australia to set up a similar business with the backing of Doug Scott, founder of DiscountVouchers.co.uk.
Gareth Robinson, director at ASAP Ventures, the company behind DiscountVouchers.co.uk and Carrentals.co.uk, has been confirmed as the replacement for Doyle.
Robinson has been involved in ASAP Ventures for over ten years, and has been managing director at Carrentals.co.uk since January 2011.
Gerard Doyle, former CEO of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented: "Having firmly established DiscountVouchers.co.uk as the market leader, I'm looking forward to working on a new venture back in Australia. Of course I'm sad to leave the team at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, but I'm also very excited to be moving home with my family to start a new chapter in my life."
Robinson said of his appointment: "I'm delighted to take over the reins at DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The company has seen huge growth over the last year and we have some exciting plans in place for further development in 2013."
Doug Scott, founder of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, added: "Gerard has been a huge asset to DiscountVouchers.co.uk, pushing the business forward and building a strong team. We're in a good position and I'm confident that with Gareth's leadership, we will continue to grow. I'm delighted that Gerard and I will continue to work together on a new project in Australia. Just watch this space!"
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John Redshaw is the weapons specialist for an elite international mercenary team. He has everything; a brilliant job, fantastic salary, a great life with girls in every port, no strings attached. His idyllic world falls apart when unknowingly he becomes infected by a sapient marine life form.
Is it a case of bad luck, simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or, is it pre-ordained? As a result Redshaw is thrust in a new world, a world he doesn't want, where he loses control and almost loses his humanity.
His team continue their missions around the globe saving victims from crime lords, corrupt organisations and cults. Is Redshaw a risk to the unit and their missions? Only time will tell…
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EU leaders call for fewer non-essential travel or stricter border measures
European Commission President von der Leyen.
January 22 According to a report by the "Central News Agency", on the 21st local time, EU leaders "strongly discouraged" Europeans from traveling under unnecessary circumstances and warned that stricter travel restrictions may be imposed in the next few days if insufficient efforts to curb the epidemic are insufficient.
According to reports, European Council President Michelle and European Commission President von der Leyen issued the above warning after a videoconference with the heads of government of the 27 countries of the European Union.
Von der Leyen said at the press conference that it is strongly recommended to avoid all non-essential travel at home and across borders.
Michelle said that more restrictions may be necessary to restrict non-essential travel.
Both EU senior officials said that they would further strengthen cooperative anti-epidemic actions "in the next few days".
Von der Leyen said that "it is absolutely important to maintain the operation of the EU single market", so labor and goods can cross the border sustainably.
"Only targeted measures will curb the virus, and practices such as a complete closure of borders are not superfluous.
They will seriously damage our economy, but the effect of curbing the virus is not very effective," she said.
However, in order to avoid the closure of the border in the passport-free Schengen area within the EU, EU leaders agreed that testing must be strengthened.
From January 24, any traveler from outside the European Union will be tested for the novel coronavirus before departure, von der Leyen said.
Within the EU, some countries will require a prior screening of cross-border travellers who do not belong to the necessary categories.
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Despite the number of times people have heralded the death of rock 'n' roll, it not only lives, but thrives. The Flyers revere the past and rollick in the present. With a regular four-hour gig every Wednesday night at Johnnie Brown's and a busy touring schedule around the state, the band is made up of Patrick Farinas (guitar, vocals, keys), Jordan Richards (bass, vocals, guitar,) and Joe Beard (drums, vocals, guitar). These guys have independently released several albums of original material, but when they do tackle the classics, holy hell, is it a beautiful thing. Band members regularly switch instruments to show off their chops, scorching through jams by the Band, Jimi Hendrix, and Ray Charles. As far as local rock bands go, The Flyers are arguably the best — not only because they're amazing musicians, but because they're all of the musicians rolled up into one fun-loving trio of awesome. | {
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Q: Wicket: best practice to store UI settings? I'm developing a rich internet application, which is built using Wicket and a lot of fancy Wicket-JS integrations.
I'm now at the point that I want to store some user-settings; for example I have a TabbedPanel. I would like to be able to return the user to his most recently used tab if the user gets back to the page containing that TabbedPanel.
What would be the Wicket-way to store these user settings? I prefer not to store them on the server, but rather on the client..
A: There is nothing in Wicket that would make this automatically for you.
One way is to put the settings in a Cookie (CookieUtils will help you a bit here).
Another way is to store the settings in the browser's storage (localStorage or sessionStorage).
The benefit in using the cookie is that the settings will be available at the server side without any extra requests, so you can render the TabbedPanel with the pre-selected tab at first page render.
If you decide to use the storage then you'll have to write some JavaScript that will switch from the first tab to the saved tab on page load/domready. But the user experience won't be the best this way because the user will see how the tab content changes.
A: I think you need to use cookies or, as alternative, you might store user settings into session. But in this later case user settings will be lost when session will expire or when user will log out.
Component ModalWindow uses cookies to store similar data such as window dimensions or to remember window position .
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University of Michigan-Dearborn's College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is a leader in providing quality graduate programs in an environment integrated with research, engineering practice and continuing professional education. The EECE Ph.D. program addresses the critical need for engineers who are proficient in emerging technologies, knowledgeable in the latest advancements in science and engineering and research that combines deep knowledge in both electrical and computer-related areas. The Ph.D. degree is aimed primarily at those who wish to have academic as well as research and development careers.
The program is a full-time, research-based degree designed to train students to conduct high quality original translational research and develop innovative technologies in the fields of electrical, electronics and computer engineering.
The Ph.D. in Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering (EECE) is a research-based degree designed to prepare students to conduct high-quality original translational research in areas of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering and to prepare students for careers in academia or research and development.
The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 36 credits of coursework and 24 credit hours of dissertation coursework for Ph.D. students entering the program without a prior M.S. degree. Students without a master's degree may work toward an M.S. in Electrical Engineering or M.S. in Computer Engineering as part of the candidacy requirements. Both M.S. EE and M.S. CE require 30 credits of graded coursework. To complete the Ph.D. program, students will typically complete a minimum of 6 additional credits hours in coursework in order to satisfy the specific course requirements.
Students with a prior M.S. degree must satisfy the same course requirements or the equivalent from other institutions, as approved by the ECE Graduate Committee. In addition, they must complete 18 credit hours of graded coursework or directed study and a minimum of 24 credit hours of dissertation coursework at the University of Michigan-Dearborn to satisfy the Rackham residency requirement. Waiver of this requirement will be considered for students who obtained their master's degree from a University of Michigan program in a similar area and whose coursework meets the Ph.D. program requirements.
The targeted time for completion is five years.
To train talented students who will conduct original and innovative research in the engineering field, educate future generations, and play leading roles in developing cutting-edge technologies while working in academia, industry, and government.
Applicants to the EECE program are expected to have strong mathematical and technical skills, therefore the typical student should have a B.S. or M.S. in electrical, electronics, and/or computer engineering or in computer science. Students with a B.S. in other engineering fields or in physical or mathematical sciences can be considered, but some preparation courses may be required.
A successful applicant will have demonstrated mastery in his or her undergraduate or graduate discipline. The expected mathematics background of a successful applicant includes ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, and probability and statistics. In computing, a successful applicant is expected to have computer programming facility and knowledge of data structures and algorithms. No particular language or programming methodology is required.
a personal statement that describes the background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges that motivate the decision to pursue a Ph.D. degree at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
In addition to the Rackham Graduate School policies for doctoral students, as a doctoral student in ECE, you need to know the requirements, timeline, and processes for Pre-candidacy years 1 and 2, the Qualifying Exam at the end of year 2, Proposal Exam, and eventually your Dissertation Defense. See the Path to Degree section below.
Also, an Annual Progress Report completed by you and your faculty advisor must be submitted for review to the ECE Ph.D. Committee in May of each year.
The ECE Ph.D. Committee and your Faculty Advisor are the main resources for information and guidance throughout your program. The CIS Committee is chaired by Dr. Ya Sha Yi, and includes Drs. Taehyung Kim and Weidong Xiang.
At the beginning of enrollment in the EECE Ph.D. program, students will typically take a series of courses to satisfy the depth, breadth, and advanced mathematics requirements. Each student in consultation with the Faculty Advisor creates a Study Plan which will outline the courses and research activities for meeting the milestones of the EECE Ph.D. program. The Study Plan is be approved by the EECE Ph.D. committee and any change to the Study Plan must be approved by the EECE Ph.D. committee.
To advance to candidacy, the cumulative coursework GPA (Grade Point Average) must be 3.4 or above on the 4.0-scale.
Students must select three courses from three different core areas. Equivalency is possible. Courses selected to fulfill the EECE Ph.D. breadth requirement may not also be used to fulfill the EECE Ph.D. depth requirement. All Ph.D. breadth courses must be completed with a grade of B+ or better within 3 full terms (1 1/2 years) for a student with a relevant master's degree and 4 full terms (2 years) for all other students. Courses taken at another university that are equivalent in level and content may fulfill one or more of these requirements.
The depth coursework requirement is designed to ensure that students complete graduate-level coursework relevant to their chosen area of specialization and acquire the core research skills and knowledge of the current research and technologies relevant to this specialization. Here, students must select two courses from one core area (see course list below), including at least one advanced course (indicated with an asterisk). The Depth courses must be completed with a grade of A- or better. These courses may not be completed via equivalency. These courses must be completed within 3 full terms (1 1/2 years) for a student with a relevant master's degree and 4 full terms (2 years) for all other students.
Students must take at least one advanced mathematics course. A list of approved advanced mathematics courses is presented below. It is acceptable to use advanced mathematics courses to meet the cognate course requirement. Students must achieve a minimum grade of B+. See the course list below.
At least 4 credit hours of coursework must be outside the electrical and computer engineering area. See the Cognate section below for ways to satisfy this requirement. A list of cognate course is provided in the approved program courses section.
To meet this requirement students are required to take (ECE 591 or 691) Directed Study for 3-6 credits before the Qualifying Exam.
The selected courses must be approved by the student's faculty/research advisor and the Ph.D. program committee, and a signed depth course approval form must be submitted when signing up for the qualifying examination.
All students are required to take ENGR 700 Research Methodology Seminar, Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship training, and ECE 798 Seminar.
This course provides doctoral students with the fundamental training for conducting high-level scholarly research used in the various fields of engineering. Topics include evaluation of information resources, intellectual property, writing for journals and dissertation, effective work with scientific literature, literature review, plagiarism, publication, bibliographic management, and library resources. Students also complete the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and Scholarship Training workshops. Additionally, students appointed as GSIs are required to attend the approved GSI training workshop.
The course is required for all doctoral students in the first year of enrollment and prior to taking the qualifying exam. Passing is based on participation and attendance and passing the RCR exam. The seminars will carry no credit hours.
After attaining candidacy, every Ph.D. student is required to attend and actively participate in research seminars given by CECS dean's office or individual departments in CECS. A student gets a satisfactory grade if he/she attends at least three (3) research seminars during the course period. The seminars will carry no credit hours.
Completion of at least 4 hours of approved cognate credits, which must be from outside the EECE department. The minimum acceptable grade for a cognate course is a B. The list of approved cognate courses can be found below.
Completion of a University of Michigan master's degree, which includes a cognate component. This coursework must have been completed no more than 5 years before admission to the Ph.D. EECE program.
The intent of this research requirement is to provide adequate opportunity for students to work closely with a research advisor to prepare to take the qualifying exam before their qualification deadline.
The first-year research requirement is a condition of continued departmental financial-support guarantees and can be waived only by petition to the Ph.D. program committee with an explanation of special circumstances (e.g., a research-oriented internship directly relevant to the student's qualifying exam preparation) endorsed by the student's academic or research advisor.
This requirement does not apply to students who transfer from a terminal MS to the Ph.D. program, who will be given more than one calendar year after entering the MS program.
An ECE faculty/research advisor to sign up for these exams.
A student will be given two chances to take the qualifying examination within the first three years.
Students with a relevant master's degree must achieve candidacy in four terms (2 years). Students that have only a bachelor's degree will be allowed six terms (3 years) to achieve candidacy.
A student entering with a bachelor's degree must successfully complete a dissertation proposal within 3.5 (4) years from the start of the graduate study to maintain satisfactory progress. A student with a relevant master's degree must complete the dissertation proposal examination within 2.5 (3) years.
The Ph.D. EECE program has a limit of 7 years. Students are expected to complete the degree within five years of achieving candidacy, but no more than seven years from the date of the first enrollment in the Ph.D. EECE program.
A Ph.D. student must complete at least one Directed Study course of ECE 591/691 prior to the qualifying exam. The directed study course must be taken as a Rackham student at the ECE department at UM-Dearborn. During their first year in the Ph.D. program, students are required to perform independent research in collaboration with an ECE faculty member. The intent of this research requirement is to provide adequate opportunity for students to work closely with a research advisor to prepare to take the qualifying exam before their qualification deadline. This requirement does not apply to students who transfer from a terminal MS to the Ph.D. program, who will be given more than one calendar year after entering the MS program.
The student's qualification is evaluated through a written report of a project done in the research-oriented Directed Study course, followed by a 1–2 hour oral exam by a Ph.D. qualifying examination committee, which consists of three faculty members not including the research advisor, two of which are ECE faculty and one of which is an affiliate faculty. The three faculty members on the Ph.D. qualifying examination committee are selected by the EECE Ph.D. program committee. The oral examination will cover the student's directed study project and knowledge directly related to the student's research area. This examination will be administered during the qualification examination period in every fall and winter semester.
The director of the student's directed study project may not serve as one of the examiners. The student must submit four copies of the Directed Study written report to the EECE Ph.D. program director at least two weeks before the qualifying examination. The examiners will be given the written report at least one week before the examination. The examination committee consists of three graduate faculty members appointed by the program committee. Neither of them should be the student's research advisor.
A student must be in good standing (GPA of at least 3.5) and is given two attempts to pass the exam. A student who fails to pass the examination in two attempts is asked to leave the program.
Good performance in three courses selected during the first semester of enrollment in the program and approved by the program committee. The courses must be passed with grades not lower than 3.7 on the 4-point scale (A-).
An examination of the material of these courses.
For students admitted to the program on the basis of a master's degree, the courses already completed during the master's study and applied to satisfy the coursework requirements can be selected as a part of the curriculum examination.
The examination consists of a presentation by the student on the topic of intended dissertation research followed by questions from the examiners.
Of the additional members, two must hold at least 50% appointment as tenured or tenure-track faculty of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with at least one being a member of the ECE graduate faculty.
The third committee member (cognate member) must be from outside the department: a faculty member with at least 50% appointment from a Rackham Doctoral program other than Ph.D. in EECE.
In the cases when it is justified by the nature of the student's research and by approval of the program committee, the dissertation work can be co-supervised by two co-chairs. Both co-chairs must hold at least 50 percent appointments as tenured or tenure-track faculty. One of them must be a member of the graduate faculty of the ECE department. The other can be from the ECE department or a department other than ECE.
The main objective of the dissertation proposal examination is to ensure sufficient strength and feasibility of the proposed research topic, as well as the suitability of the student's background and skills regarding the topic. The examination must be completed within a year of passing the qualifying examination.
After passing the dissertation proposal examination, the student may proceed with the dissertation research and the writing of the dissertation. The dissertation should document the original contributions made by the candidate as a result of independent research. This research work should be of archival quality. In advance of graduation, all members of the student's dissertation committee must approve the dissertation. To obtain this approval a student must submit a written copy of the dissertation to the dissertation committee and defend the research work at a final oral examination open to other faculty, students, and the interested public. Students must be registered for ECE 990 the full spring/summer term if defending the dissertation after May during the spring/summer term.
Students are expected to complete the degree within two years of passing the dissertation proposal exam, but no more than seven years from the date of the first enrollment in the Ph.D. EECE program. The Ph.D. EECE committee conducts annual reviews to evaluate progress toward degree completion. Students defending the dissertation must be registered in the 990 Dissertation Research course.
Students who have completed the coursework requirements but have not reached the candidacy status should register for ECE 980 (Pre-Candidacy Dissertation Research). A maximum of 12 credits may be completed in ECE 980 Pre-Candidacy course.
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12 Sep 2013 - By Colin Robertson
Supply chain opportunities available in new MOD manufacture contract
Summary: A new defence system for the interception and destruction of enemy missiles is to be manufactured in the UK under a £250m MOD contract that will sustain hundreds of jobs and create further opportunities down the supply chain.
Sea Ceptor is a cutting edge missile designed and built by MBDA. Capable of travelling at speeds of more than 2000 miles an hour, it will be able to intercept multiple targets and protect an area out to a range of 25km.
With MOD expected to commit to manufacture of the T26 in the middle of this decade, cross-decking this capability will ensure that the T26 enters service with a proven air defence capability.
It will also complement the longer range Sea Viper system on the Type 45 destroyers, providing the Royal Navy with a full range of missile systems to defeat current and future threats.
Speaking at the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) conference at London's Excel Centre, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said the contract to manufacture Sea Ceptor will sustain around 250 jobs at MBDA sites in Stevenage, Filton and Lostock. It is also estimated that a further 250 jobs will be secured in companies in the supply chain.
The MOD has also extended an agreement made with MBDA in 2010 to manage the UK's complex weapons portfolio. Under this agreement, MOD and MBDA are working together to deliver savings of around £1bn over the next decade.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said: "The production of Sea Ceptor will be a huge boost to the UK's world-leading missile industry, providing hundreds of jobs and once again proves our commitment to providing battle winning technology to our Armed Forces. Having balanced the defence budget we continue to order new equipment for our forces with confidence."
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas said: "I am delighted by this announcement which marks an important milestone in the Sea Ceptor project. This state-of-the-art missile system is part of an exciting renaissance in our naval equipment programme – and when fitted to Royal Navy frigates it will further enhance our global authority as a leading maritime power."
The comments from the First Sea Lord Admiral will be welcome news for the MOD, after repeated questions have been asked around the UK's military capabilities following cuts agreed by Chancellor George Osborne and Mr Hammond.
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The format of a feasibility report is prepared by the prospective business owner although the service of writing a business plan can also be contracted to consultancy firms who would charge a fee for providing such service. The core reason for learning how to make a feasibility study for business is to determine whether the investment would be viable or not so it is based on the outcome of the... At Martins Library, We provide Informative Materials for Writing Books, Projects, Seminars, Journals, Articles, Proposals, Feasibility Study Etc For Business And Educational Purposes. Click on the related links below and read more.
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Three teams had remained unbeaten heading into today's midway mark of the round robin, but only Christchurch's St Albans emerged unscathed by the end of a brutal third day of the 2019 NZCT National Club Cricket Championship.
Defending champions Napier Technical Old Boys suffered their first loss of the week at the hands of the "Saints", bowled out just 27 runs shy of chasing down their target of 291.
The "Texans" had earlier done well to restrict the "Saints" to 290 on the smallest of the Cornwall Cricket Club grounds, bowling them out in the 46th over after St Albans had elected to bat. New Zealand Under-19s rep Todd Watson produced a good double for the Napier club with 4-40 off eight overs backed up by 35 with the bat. Central Stag Kieran Noema-Barnett got off the mark with a boundary first ball but would not add to his tally after Jack Harper struck a big blow next over.
Player-coach Jesse Ryder made his first appearance at the crease at the 2019 tournament, but his wicket, after having cruised to 45 let the Saints right back into the game. Earlier, St Albans opening batsmen Dan Sharples (53) and Greg Dawson (50) had got the Saints off to a solid start with a 106-run opening partnership, with useful late contributions from Harper (42) and Ben Langrope (42) in what proved to be a winning team effort with bat and ball.
In the closest match of the round on the Number One oval, Dunedin's Green Island suffered their first loss of the tournament as former champions Eastern Suburbs (Wellington) chalked up a much-needed first win to keep them in with a chance of making Sunday's 1v2 Final.
Easts claimed the tense victory by just 10 runs after taking Green Island's final wicket in the 47th over.
Mark Joyce top-scored for Green Island in their chase with just 57, while Christi Viljoen's fighting 45 kept them in with a shout before he was bowled by off-spinner Michael Bracewell with 44 runs still required for victory.
The tail fell away, young Easts off-spinner Jed Wiggins collecting 3-35 off his 10. Earlier, Southland spinner Jack Mockford had pocketed 4-28 off just 7.2 overs for Green Island as they restricted Easts to 171, allrounder Jamie Gibson top-scoring with just 39.
Auckland representatives Parnell also got a much-needed first win on the board in the third of the five rounds (before the seeded Finals day on Sunday) after defeating Tauranga's Greerton by 132 runs on the Number Two oval.
After Parnell captain Brad Rodden won the toss and batted, they put a solid 307 on the board, Rodden himself leading the way as he top-scored with 75. With contributions of 61 and 57 from Auckland Aces Ben Horne and Anikhet Parikh, it was Parnell's best effort yet despite being bowled out with two deliveries to spare.
Henry Collier claimed 4-44 for Greerton, whose batsmen got off to hesitant start in reply – Parnell pacemen Ollie Pringle (an economical 2-16) and Henry King (3-48) proving a handful in a disciplined all-round attack.
Greerton remains the only side yet to get a win as all the teams head into the last two days of the round robin, all competing for a ranking that will determine the make-up of Sunday's 1v2, 3v4 and 5v6 Finals. | {
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Claim your Lost & Found before it's Donated!
Is your student missing a sweatshirt? Hoodie? Coat? Hat? Lunchbox? Please check the Lost & Found (located in the school cafeteria). It is currently overloaded with items. At the end of the school year, the remaining items will be donated to both St. Nicolas House, the Kenyan Orphanage that Ms. Iba is visiting this summer, and Mary's Place.
June 4, 2018 in Around the School.
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Westminster Parties Failing on Cost of Living
SNP MSP Siobhian Brown.
A majority of people in Scotland think both Labour and the Tories are failing on the cost of living crisis, according to new polling.
YouGov polled people across Great Britain on who they think is best to deal with the crisis between Labour and the Tories.
Of those expressing an opinion, 55% of people asked in Scotland said neither of them.
Commenting, SNP MSP Siobhian Brown said:
"Westminster isn't working for the people of Scotland in tackling this cost of living crisis.
"Boris Johnson is on a European holiday tour, whilst the rest of the Tory party is taking part in their vanity leadership contest whilst thousands of families struggle to pay their bills and buy food.
"Meanwhile the Labour party is standing back and suggesting nothing but tinkering around the edges and demonising workers for wanting better pay.
"The SNP Scottish Government has already committed £3billion of support for households across the country to help with the cost of living crisis.
"This is on top of other support such as the Scottish Child Payment, which was doubled in April, and is unavailable anywhere else in the UK.
"However, the majority of economic levers to tackle the Tory-made crisis lie with Westminster, which is completely failing to take the urgent action needed.
"That is why it is only with independence that Scotland can have the full powers to fully support households across the country and escape the chaos at Westminster."
Sarwar Calls for Emergency Cost of Living Act
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Allinial Global welcomes new member in Bangladesh
Published: 4 Mar 2020
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With a major construction project currently underway on I-235, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has launched a pilot program to solve the problem of stranded cars inside a highway workzone, which can cause significant delays for thousands of drivers.
ODOT aims to prevent workzone congestion issues with two specially outfitted trucks and a new service to motorists traveling through construction projects and other targeted high-traffic areas.
GO-DOT, a new pilot program to help keep highways clear, was demonstrated at the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's monthly meeting before being dispatched to the I-235 construction zone between I-44 and N 36th St in Oklahoma City. The program is designed to quickly move stranded vehicles out of the busy workzone to the nearest safe location, and was made possible by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as part of the nearly US$88m federally funded I-235 construction contract.
The vehicles will initially be operated by Allen Contracting Inc., the prime contractor for the I-235 construction project, which will provide operators for the service until the current I-235 project completes by early 2019, when ODOT will take possession of the two trucks and hire its own operators.
The two 2017 Ford F-450 4×4 crew cab trucks cost more than US$400,000 to purchase and outfit. The vehicles are fully equipped with a wheel lift capable of lifting 3,500 lb; are capable of towing up to 7,800 lb vehicles such as RVs and travel trailers; and have a wheel dolly to enable the removal of four-wheel-drive vehicles without damaging drivetrain components. The vehicle cabs can seat up to four additional passengers to help quickly move motorists to a safer location.
The GO-DOT trucks will also be equipped to provide basic car maintenance, such as jumping a dead battery, fixing a flat tire or providing fuel for those that run out inside the workzone. Once safely moved out of the construction area, motorists will need to call for additional help or a towing service.
The next phase of the I-44/I-235/US-77 interchange reconstruction is estimated to be awarded later this year, with construction likely to start soon after the current phase completes by early 2019, and GO-DOT will continue to be used in this work zone area. ODOT's future plans include offering this same service in Tulsa and other targeted areas to enhance highway safety.
"The biggest problem with stranded vehicles or crashes is the secondary accidents that often occur as motorists are distracted by what's happening in the lane next to them or on the highway shoulder," said ODOT's chief engineer, Casey Shell. | {
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What is perhaps more surprising about opening a UK account than the documentation requirements is that you have to make an "appointment". There is no way to even start the process online (for the big high street banks). And making an appointment is not just a simple matter of walking into a branch.
The first bank we spoke to couldn't find an appointment slot for several weeks, the second one had a spot in "about a week", and the third one was prepared to find a spot on a Saturday morning when we told them of our plight, and the fact that we had a "private banking" sum of cash to move from Australia. Sadly, several hours after confirming the appointment the bank called us back to let us know that the Saturday appointment was cancelled because the staff member had called in sick.
One bank did tell us that they would accept details of a UK National Insurance Number, so we called the questionably named "National Insurance Hotline" in an attempt to get registered. As new residents we were foiled again. The first person we spoke to could not find a time for an appointment. And this was not "could not find a time for an appointment today" but simply "could not find any time for an appointment". When pressed, she indicated that we might be able to get one in November. At least this was November 2015.
It ended up being easier for me, an Australian citizen with a UK ancestry visa, to start the process. In 7-10 days from our call, the National Insurance folks will send me a letter (by post, of course) telling me that the process has started. From this, I can then arrange a time to come in and be interviewed. They didn't say if I needed to travel by horse and cart to the meeting, or if travel by internal combustion engine vehicle would be appropriate. Luckily, I can work for up to 3 months without a National Insurance number. We are still none the wiser about how to go about getting a National Insurance number for my wife, who holds dual Australian / UK passports.
After a bit of online research, we found a tip from a fellow Australian expat. If you can, change the address for one of your Australian bank accounts to your new UK address before you leave for the UK. Then organise for a statement to be sent to that address.
UK bank staff will tell you that "Internet printouts" are not accepted. This adds another difficulty as most Australian banks have online statements, and have had for some time, so there is no difference whatsoever between a statement sent in the post and a PDF of the statement downloaded from the Internet. We will see how this works out for us next week. If we can get an appointment.
Something else that might be useful, depending on your circumstances, are "offshore banking" or "passport bank accounts". However, most of the offshore banking accounts require a balance that pushes you into the banks' private banking category, which is not always easy to achieve.
CORRECTION: HSBC offers an online account opening process for "passport accounts". You can start that process here.
Can you open a bank account in the UK?
Not much this week as most of the time has been taken up trying to open a bank account.
According to the SMH, Eftpos is getting its tap and go, online act together. Glenbrook consulting argues that the interdependence of e-government and government e-payments is another payment chicken and egg challenge. And the World Economic Forum thinks that we need a common standard for moving e-money.
Also, just in case anyone has forgotten about the depths of the global financial crisis (or "GFC" as we like to call it in Australia), the Guardian thinks that the banks have ignored the lessons of the crash.
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The environment, which Roddey compares to the Qt environment, has a mature code base and has been around for years. CDLIb has served as a foundation for the Charmed Quark Controller (CQC), a proprietary home automation platform.
Build tools, a project definition system, a resource compiler, and a loadable text system.
A virtual kernel platform portability layer.
Standard libraries including streams, memory buffers, strings, threads, and serial ports.
Implementations of standards such as WebSockets, HTTP, XML, and JSON.
An embeddable, virtual machine-based language called CML and an IDE for CML editing and debugging.
Currently, CDLib is available only for Windows. The tool is based on a virtual kernel that abstracts from the OS, and a goal is to make it portable for other plaforms in the future. A Linux implementation was developed years ago but would need to be updated to be used today.
Other plans under consideration include 3D graphics support, more internet telephony, and a custom public cryptography system.
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Album Review: Mr. Lif – Don't Look Down
Mr. Lif, one of the earliest members of the now defunct Definitive Jux record label, has been on somewhat of a hiatus… His last solo release came way back in 2009, but the time is finally right for his return to hip-hop. He has found a new home on the independent powerhouse Mello Music Group, which plays host to his fourth solo album, Don't Look Down.
Lif has a reputation of quality, with all of his prior releases receiving critical acclaim. While many musicians lose a step when being away from their art for an extended period of time, Don't Look Down continues this trend of excellence from Mr. Lif. The underground veteran has seamlessly picked up where he left off, delivering a pleasurable listen.
Don't Look Down may not knock your socks off, but you will not walk away from it disappointed.
Well I'm sitting at my table now, hands crossed, blast off,
Thinking about some opportunities that I had passed on,
Hindsight is 20/20, thinking isn't helping any,
Drinking will just serve to end me.
(Everyday We Pray)
Lif's rapping was really enjoyable on this album. His writing is as strong as ever, and can be quite unique in structure. He's not afraid to switch between poetic approaches, personal analysis, and even to delve into the more abstract. Don't Look Down is the type of album that deserves multiple listens, if for no reason other than to digest the lyrics. As is the case with most emcees who came up in the same scene as Mr. Lif, his style can be pretty dense; moreover, Don't Look Down has relatively quick pacing, so there will undoubtedly be things you miss on the first play-through.
That is to say, if the record doesn't click with you on the first listen, don't be afraid to give it another chance. It may only be 36 minutes long, but Mr. Lif packs an incredible amount of content into this running time.
I used to look up at night and see the sky,
Now I am the sky,
Now the planets I,
Used to use a telescope to see,
Are a part of me,
I've got Saturn in my arteries.
(Don't Look Down)
Some of the production on this record is very reminiscent of the early 2000s Definitive Jux sound. "Whizdom" in particular has a wonderfully unorthodox instrumental. It manages to be head-nodding and addictive while simultaneously sounding like an ink-jet printer grinding out a thirty-two page university paper. That being said, Don't Look Down does take on a more conventional approach at times as well. There is enough variation to keep the album sounding fresh throughout while not losing cohesion.
It should also be mentioned that every single instrumental compliments Mr. Lif's vocals nicely. He clearly had a concrete direction in mind during beat selection, and it shows in the final product.
While Don't Look Down may not exactly be comparable to I Phantom, it is a glimpse at a more mature Mr. Lif and should be approached with that in mind. It's a very easy album to enjoy. Don't Look Down is short, content dense, and while it's certainly alternative, it still seems like an easy album for new listeners to jump into. For longtime fans, it will be a pleasure to hear new material after a long hiatus, especially since he delivers so well with this release.
Welcome back Mr. Lif.
Author Extraordinary NobodiesPosted on April 25, 2016 June 11, 2016 Categories ReviewsTags Album Review, Alternative Hip-Hop, Definitive Jux, Discussion, Hip-Hop, Indie, Indie Hip-Hop, Mello Music Group, Mr. Lif, Music, Music Review, Rap, Review
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Recently a new scheme has been given up a flagship by Central government of India. The scheme is named as Ayushman Bharat Yojana and is officially started by the Prime Minister of our Country, Narendra Modi. Officially the announcement of this scheme made by the PM on Ambedkar 's Jayanti i.e. 14th April 2018 at Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh state. The new scheme so announced is formerly named as Ayushman Bharat Yojana 2018. The main purpose of this scheme is to provide various health benefits to the poor people of the country. The union cabinet has taken many steps for the betterment of poor people and this is again a great step by the cabinet. A budgetary support has also been provided by the union cabinet. This scheme will provide various health beneficiaries facilities to the poor people of the country.
Ayushman Bharat Yojana is mainly a combination of 2 scheme which are, Establishment of Health and Wellness Centers and National Health Protection Scheme.
Establishment of Health & Wellness Centers – various health & wellness centers will be established in various parts of the country. These health centers will provide free medical treatment and will also serve free essential drugs and Diagnostics Services.
National Health Protection Scheme – under this scheme around 10 crore poor people will be covered. These people will be provided with the financial assistance for the medical coverage. As Rs. 5 lakh will be given to per family per year for their medical expenses.
Medical insurance cover of Rs. 5 lakh per year will be provided to every family covered under this scheme.
Premium of Rs. 2000 will be there every year, which will be borne by the Central and state government.
60% of the premium will be borne by the Central government whereas the remaining 40% will be done by the state government.
Around 100 million poor families will be covered under Ayushman Bharat Yoana 2018.
The scheme will mainly focus on the health and wellness of the people of the country.
Free medical benefits will also be provided to the people and along with it various Health and wellness centers will also be opened at nearby places.
By now most of the people must have already applied for this scheme and they must be eager to check out the status of their application form. All the people who got Ayushman Bharat Registration under this scheme can check out the status of their application via online modes. Along with the status the people can also track out their policy in the official site. The main procedure to check out the policy and the online status, follow the instructions given below.
Log on to the official site of Ayusham Bharat Yojana.
Home page of this link will be showing different sections.
Sign in by using your application ID and password.
Then select the link for Ayushman Bharat Yojana Check Status Online.
By clicking on that link the status of your application will be displayed on the screen.
Whereas to track the policy, click on the link for track policy Online.
For more Call Ayushman Bharat Helpline number to get details.
if you apply online for the same, then you can easily track your your application status. when your enter your application number, then the status i.e. it may pending , successful or fail shown in front of your application.
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75 FOOD IDEAS THAT'LL ROCK YOUR KITCHEN.
Last night I made a Reuben sandwich for dinner. I made a Reuben for the first time a few months ago and now I've added it to the rotation. It's delicious. Now what about you? What did you make for dinner last night?
Let me guess. It was something you've made 1,732 times before. It was good. But you've had it 1,732 times before. You wouldn't read the same book over and over again would you? And even if you did re-read it (because it was great, or you didn't remember you had already read it until you were halfway through it) … you wouldn't do that 1,730 more times.
If you did, someone in your immediate family would likely have you admitted. To a "hospital". And by hospital I mean an inelegant ward where you'll be forced to talk about your feelings with strangers who sometimes eat their own scabs.
So let's try something different.
I'm not saying you have to do anything ridiculously fancy. I'm not saying you should cook with dry ice and tweezers (unless you want to). Just … try something different. Homemade bread, Thai food, fish, whatever. Just don't make it headcheese.
I swear to God, people who eat headcheese are one gross food item away from being scab eaters.
O.K. let's get those horrible eating images out of your brain now with these 75 FOOD IDEAS THAT'LL ROCK YOUR KITCHEN!
9. Blue Apron's Crispy Chicken with Sauteed purple potatoes, kale and apples. 10. Homemade Chicken Broth 11. Moroccan Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew 12. Grilled Chicken with cumin spice rub. 13. Orange Chicken 14. Pistachio Chicken with Mustard/Dill Sauce.
16. Sun dry your own tomatoes.
18. Chicken & Goat's Cheese salad with roasted red peppers. 19. Dr. Weil's Kale Salad 20. Classic Caesar Salad from scratch. 21. Beet Salad #1 22.The Best Curried Chicken Salad you'll ever eat. 23. Chick Pea salad. 24. Quinoa Salad.
36. Pumpkin Soup 37. Easy Broccoli Soup. 38. No Measure Potato Leek Soup. 39. Brazilian Black Bean Soup. 40. Szechuan Carrot Soup.
61. Frikadeller (Danish meatballs) 62. Cottage Pie 63. Pappardelle with Spicy Meat Sauce 64. Thai Style Ground Beef dinner 65. Cheesy Ground Beef & Avodado Quesadillas.
Two weeks ago I asked my readers to try something new and send me a photo of it. And they did! Including homemade vegan hotdogs! Another reader sent a cookie into space, which didn't really qualify as trying a new food, but it's still interesting. Here are a few of my favourites that were sent to me.
66. Steak with Chimichurri sauce & Fire Roasted Corn Made by reader Linda.
67. Chicken Chili from Weight Watchers made by Anne.
68. Dragon Fruit Pudding w/ coconut milk. Made by reader Connie.
69. Blue Apron's Crispy Brown Butter Gnocchi Made by reader Linda.
70. Vegan Pineapple Curry Tofu bowl. Made for reader Mary by her granddaughter.
71. Fried Oysters with Panko made by Jasmine.
72. Shakshuka (traditional Israeli) Made by reader Darla.
75. Homemade Bread from my favourite bread book The New Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day. Made by Marie. There's no kneading and you can store the dough in the fridge for a couple of weeks and just pull out a bunch of it when you feel like making bread. It's a bread miracle.
Have a good weekend and try something new.
And I think I'd also like to add barnacles to that.
Other than that … go nuts.
FOR PEOPLE WHO F'IN HATE FIGURING OUT WHAT TO MAKE FOR DINNER.
THE BEST CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD YOU'LL EVER EAT.
I have never been a breakfast eater and once I was diagnosed with a particular strain of late onset type-1 diabetes, breakfast became something I HAVE to eat but choke down. The dragon fruit pudding looks like something I could manage, as does the banana pancake! I'm excited!
Try Chia breakfast pudding, too. Very light, lots of protein and it tastes good! When I was going through cancer treatments I ate it day and night. It was my go-to food.
I was hungry driving in to work this morning, and now I am ravenous! They all look so lip-smackingly delicious.
Well, I finally got the best mynez recipe sorted out. Next, I'm going to get out my James Beard bread cookbook and make some high gluten bread. I didn't see the Reuben sandwich recipe or maybe I zoomed past it and now I'm asking about it, like other lousy readers I yell at. Thanks for all the choices!
you were right, your blue apron post found me in a food rut and I half followed your instructions- I've made a new recipe- blue apron's Ginger Beef stir fry with Tatsoi & jasmine rice (everyone loved it- I knew I couldn't get Tatsoi and shopped for bok choy but my little grocer didn't even have that- but it's stir fry so I'm improvised to delicious results.) but I didn't take a photo to share- dinner won't wait for its Kodak moment.
I've signed up for blue apron newsletters (Canadian so I can only use it for recipes and inspiration). That meal inspired me in the greens dept- my grocer is lacking but local growers have an impressive selective come farmers market season… and one grower has farm gate sales as early as March. So on my mission to get more greens in and out of the rut, for my next foray, I decided to try 3 different greens I'd never tried. I picked up collards, Chinese kale and komatsuna (another Asian green related to kale) and green garlic, that I'd never heard of (also grabbed mixed lettuce, spinach and cilantro)- I was geeking out about all my local produce. And a another successful dinner resulted.
But I'm not out of my rut yet. I need to work on menu planning so that these don't become one-offs. I'm not reluctant to try new things, as of last fall my sister decided to delve into fermented foods and explained I was going along for the ride- she bought all the gear and starter cultures for both of us and gave me an impromptu cultured food workshop on kefir, kombucha and sourdough. She's since abandoned her initiative but I'm still regularly making kefir and kombucha (still need to work on my sourdough rhythm).
And you've inspired me in the past, making your sesame noodles, meatballs and uncle shiftys antijitos and I've made heart shaped tarts for valentines on 3 occasions. But your Caesar dressing, chicken salad (really is the best ever), Jeff crump dough are now the only recipes I use (the dough is in regular rotation for calzones).
Homemade broth, sun-dried tomatoes, homemade raisins, almond milk, coconut milk and the subsequent almond and coconut flours- I've tried a lot of different things. Also, recently, I made lacto-fermented pizza sauce and taco sauce. Disregard the recent flop with homemade mayo- I need to get a stick blender before I try that again.
Last spring we got ducks so now we eat duck eggs in place of chicken eggs. And still I find myself in a rut- wtf? I keep trying new stuff but I think I just don't like cooking.
However, I was moved by blue apron and had stuffed Pinterest with their recipes I'd like to try. Here's to coming up with a menu plan that gets me back in the groove.
I don't know how you are defining rut but I wouldn't put you there. You made lacto-fermented pizza sauce????? How was it? Maybe you aren't feeling the spark or maybe you just don't like cooking but I would love to be in your 'rut'! 🙂 I've considered the fermented food but the start-up requirements seemed too high maintenance and I just didn't have it in me to add one.more.thing to my to-do list. I am wondering though…what are 'farm gate sales?
Now I have to go look up the Jeff crump dough…I'm curious and may have to try it!
Yep, not feeling the spark is part of it and finding dinner to be a chore- I've never been a natural in the kitchen but I used to enjoy it more (maybe cuz it was still new to me). Perhaps my expectations are too high; comparing myself to those who can toss a handful of ingredients, unplanned, just whatever they have in the fridge and pantry, and produce a lovely meal. I wanna be that guy!
The pizza sauce was good- basically used a sauce recipe that I liked and added whey to the recommended ratio, let it sit for 24 hours at room temp and then refrigerate. I was concerned you may taste the whey but it's a small amount. The whey allows the sauce to be stored a long time (that was my motivation- I like having a batch available in the fridge so the kids can make quick pizzas, without having to plan ahead and thaw sauce out of the freezer.
Farm gate just refers to produce sales directly from the farm.
True and I like the simple stuff. The more complicated stuff was related to new to me things that are reputed to have health benefits (and resulted more from my sister's motivation than my own)- although, some of that turned out to be easier than I thought and have stuck. But I do sometimes make my life more complicated by making homemade things cuz I'm trying to cut the food bill. And trying these new things, even one offs, do help to make life in the kitchen more interesting.
I do love when something new is delicious and easy and become part of the reportoire.
Thanks for your posts that keep the inspiration up in the kitchen dept!
Will you post a link to the cake please? I have a birthday coming up….
Wrap chicken in PLASTIC wrap, and cook? Ummm, it doesn't melt in Canada?
I had to lol at the name you (meaning english speakers) use to refer to our garlic sauce. Why would you change the name??? We call it allioli because it's pretty explicit all(garlic)i(and)oli(oil).
In the UK, 'headcheese' is something very, very different (clue, only males have it).
I was completely icked out when you wrote about eating it, Karen… until it occurred to me that you might not be talking about the same thing I was thinking of. Yay for Google telling me that it is in fact, brawn!
Headcheese! So gross to even look at, it makes me gasp outloud when I see it in a deli counter. I don't know anyone who eats it, but I am sure there are people who love it. Ew, ew, ew. EW.
Grew up eating it. Still like it. Mind you, we always bought it at the deli, didn't try doing it ourselves. These days my Dad makes what I guess I'd call footcheese – he buys pork hocks and cooks them up and turns the meat into a spreadable breakfast paté.
Ha! Funny you mentioned Brussels sprouts because I just had some roasted ones in my eggs this morning for breakfast. It was delicious!
Thanks for the inspirations. My menu planning has lost it's planning. I'm going to try the chicken roulade.
I wish we had something like Blue Apron in Canada.
We do. I can't remember the name, but we do. Google it. ~ karen!
I am in pre-summer, spring planting, and spring project mode. And I work 10 hours a day….
I ate a jar of beets and an ear of cold corn for dinner last night.
Maybe I should have at least charred the corn and mixed them together, added the scallions that I just now remembered are in my crisper drawer…. wow I'm pathetic.
Those Fried Oysters with Panko by Jasmine…………………. gimme dat.
I ate a whole can of chick peas for dinner last night, yes I did. Is that bad? By mistake I opened the chick peas when I meant to open a can of black beans the night before so I had to do something with them. So I baked them and added some spices. They were delicious. I think I'll add this to my rotation. It's hard cooking for one.
Hahaha, my grandma loved Headcheese.
Ohhh – we had pierogis last night for the 18,759th time. But instead of bacon & onions, we had bacon & mushrooms. With broccoli. Going to try the pies. My 5 year old loves any kind of pie (usually).
I love love love love this blog!! I am thinking that I am in a food rut also. But then I read these comments and get great inspirations! Karen, I will try something new at least once a week. Next up: roasted garlic cabbage.
Lots of YUM going on here. I had forgotten about making the banana egg pancakes before and they were delicious. So glad someone posted that so I can remember to do it again. I wanted to make some for my sister-in-law that is gluten intolerant as a "woman's day" gift for her Mother's Day breakfast. She has no children but is a fantastic Mom to several cats and tons of birds and chickens.
I made Greek moussaka with ground turkey, sliced lemons (including the rind) and cinnamon, etc.. I have also been making fermented products, like what I call sourdough oatmeal. also Jun tea, and even fermenting grains and seeds for my chickens (they love it and lay big, heavy eggs).
I'm definitely going to try some of these wonderful recipes- thanks Karen!!
This post is an absolute goldmine! Pinned immediately and have already spotted several things I want to try. In addition to getting out of the food rut, new recipes can get you out of a cooking rut and inject some fun back into the process. We all get stuck in our routines sometimes. Thanks Karen and everybody who sent in a recipe!
OMGOSH! Karen you ROCK! You just ROCK!
Great post Karen! Something for every taste and budget.And beautifully presented and photographed.
Karen, you rock!! you posted my "get out of a rut" meal (#66) I feel so blessed ! So many good ideas that I will try many of them. I have already pined the granola bars and working my way thru, thank you for all the inspiration.
I'm so tickled right now. I scrolled right to the bottom as soon as I started reading this post because I had to say that I made myself a Reuben for dinner last night too!!
Ok, I'm going to go back up and read the rest of the post now.
Don't count out brussels sprouts. Sauted with garlic, onions and red peppers, they are delicious.
OMG -those awful things that my mother makes every "special" occasion (new year, Easter, any guests from Europe etc) are called head cheese. Wow, I never would have guessed. There are never any leftovers of those-how odd. Plus of course, no other "special" meal would be complete without tripe and blood sausage. Can I come live with you instead, your cooking sounds and looks amazing?
the one time my mother made black (blood) pudding, it sat in a pot in the back seat as we drove up to the cottage one winter weekend, smelling absolutely delicious! But the taste??? My sister, dad and I ate all the vegetables that had been roasted with the sausages, but drew the line at actually eating those! My mum had grown up eating blood sausages and couldn't understand our sqeamishness! Wonderful memory tho!
Just made your broccoli soup for dinner. Yummy. Pinterest is my favourite for new ideas. I type in the ingredients I want to use and get lots suggestions. Some of which become standards.
Oh! I had no idea you were a reader, lol! I chose your recipe to link to because it's the same as the one I have from my grandmother which uses cubed white bread soaked in milk! A lot of them call for breadcrumbs, or other stuff. 🙂 And you're quite welcome. ~ karen!
I have gotten so lost in the recipes and links I've just come up for air!
This is an amazing list and must have taken you weeks to put together! Thank you so much for all the new ideas!
I decided to Try some recipes and felt the homemade bread would be the best place to start since it complements all the rest. OH MY LANTA! It was so good. I baked two of the three loaves and served with a beef stew. It was so incredibly easy and so tasty. I will be sending you my new clothing bill even though you did warn me.
I've been making a variation on that bread for months now. It truly is a snap if you have a scale and I haven't bought bread since.
As a true Cajun girl, I have to protest all the shade you're throwing at headcheese. You've just not been eating the good stuff, that I can promise you. If you ever make it down to LA, it would be my distinct honor to personally take you on a tour of all things Cajun, Acadian, and delicious where your mind will most certainly be changed. Here's the place for the best headcheese in my humble opinion: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bergeron-Cajun-Meats/157180177655243. Can't go wrong.
Still have nothing but love for you, though!
If she makes it to your area, I'll join you. I'm in SE Tx with the transplanted Cajuns. | {
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The very first book in which the Browns meet Paddington on a railway station and discover that ordinary things like having a bath or travelling on the underground can soon become quite extraordinary if a small bear is involved.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown first meet Paddington on a railway platform while waiting for their daughter Judy. He is sitting on an old leather suitcase near the lost property office, wearing an unusual hat and a label round his neck which reads `Please Look After This Bear. Thank You'. He explains that he has been sent from Peru by his Aunt Lucy who has had to go into the Home for Retired Bears in Lima.
Paddington meets Judy's brother Jonathan and Mrs. Bird, the Browns' housekeeper, who decides Paddington is badly in need of a bath. The only problem is that he has never experienced taps or plugs before and Jonathan and Judy soon need to go to his rescue when water starts dripping through the sitting room ceiling.
The Browns tell Paddington they are taking him shopping. In an effort to be quick, he puts the remains of his breakfast bacon in his suitcase with the result that even before they've reached the underground, they are followed by a large number of dogs. Things become even more complicated when Paddington encounters escalators for the first time.
Mrs. Brown takes Paddington to Barkridges where she buys him a duffel coat with a large hood. When it falls over his eyes, Paddington becomes disoriented and enters the wrong door. He is as surprised as the crowd outside when he discovers he's part of the store window display. However, far from being displeased with the chaos he causes, the manager is delighted at the large number of people who flock to see the 'show'.
Paddington's friend Mr. Gruber, who owns an antiques shop in the Portobello Road, tells him that paintings can sometimes hide an `Old Master' that has been painted over with another picture. Anxious to discover one for himself, Paddington soon sets to work on a picture that he finds. Unfortunately it turns out to be one Mr. Brown had painted to enter in an art competition. Realising his mistake, Paddington sets about repainting it and is almost as surprised as Mr. Brown when it ends up winning first prize.
When Paddington joins the Browns for an evening at the theatre, he takes the play a bit too seriously and before anyone can stop him, hurries off to complain to the leading actor, Sir Sealy Bloom, about his treatment of the heroine. Things take an interesting turn for both the audience and Paddington when he inadvertently ends up as part of the play.
Paddington is taken on his first visit to the seaside. After trying his paw at building a sandcastle for Mr. Brown's competition he decides to take a well-earned rest. Unfortunately for Paddington, the tide is coming in and he is swept out to sea in a bucket. The fishermen who rescue him at the end of the pier are amazed when he tells them he's come all the way from Darkest Peru!
It is Paddington's first birthday since going to live with the Browns. He marks the occasion by putting on a magic show with his new conjuring outfit much to the enjoyment of everyone except the Browns' grumpy next door neighbour, Mr. Curry, who wasn't even invited in the first place! The final straw comes for Mr. Curry when Paddington borrows his watch to demonstrate a trick; unluckily for Mr. Curry and the watch, Paddington turns over two pages of his instruction manual at once. | {
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KHERONI, April 13: As many as 11 weekly market shed worth about 80 lakhs were gutted in Kheroni, West Karbi Anglong at around 8:00 pm on Friday night.
The incident happened 500 meters away from Kheroni Police station. It was reported that a burning flame suddenly rose from one particular shed and within minutes spread over to the other sheds. Fire brigade from Lanka was called upon but they could not reach in time to save the sheds from burning flames due to far distance. According to local residents, it was reported that electric short circuit might be the cause of fire. | {
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Glass Filled Star Rubies
History of Glass Filled Rubies:
Since the last decade, many Thai treaters have been experimenting heat treatment of rough rubies with chemicals such as Lead Oxides, Lead Oxichlorides, Bismuth compounds and other such chemicals which transform into high refractive index glass on heating to a modest temperature of about 900 degrees Centigrade. With passage of time and discovery of new rough ruby sources in Madagascar and Mozambique, the treaters became more experienced and started obtaining dramatic results by which "low quality" rubies were transformed into very "high quality" Rubies. This treatment became famous in Rubies as "Lead-Glass Filling" or "Glass-Filling" Treatment and many laboratories started issuing certificates of these rubies with absolutely new nomenclature so as to perfectly describe the nature of the treatment.
It was only when the rough Rubies from Andilamena in Madagascar were discovered, that a mass production of these goods began. Since the Andilamena Rubies were highly suitable for this treatment, soon the market was flooded with rubies which were "technically" half-Ruby and half-Glass. Many of these treated rubies were initially passed off as natural unheated Rubies since the low degree of heat necessary for the treatment did not affect the natural inclusions within the gemstone which were the basis of differentiation between "Natural, Unheated " and "Treated" rubies back then.
With gradual passage of time, major laboratories and gemmologists started looking closely and established that this treatment can be identified easily based on two paramount characteristic of inclusions. One was the presence of colour flashes in the rubies which could be easily seen on microscope under fibre optic lighting and dark-field illumination. These flashes were as a result of the high dispersion of the Lead Glass inside the Ruby. Another characteristic marker was the presence of numerous rounded gas bubbles trapped in the glass during the cooling process of the treatment. Gas bubbles were supposed to be found only in synthetics prior to this treatment being introduced.
However the game of discovery and detection of treatment did not stop, the treaters became more and more skilled, and the color flashes which were one of the easy characters of identification started disappearing from the new production of Lead glass filled rubies. They also started experimenting with the Bismuth compounds which in many cases gave much better results than Lead. It also fooled many laboratories using ED-XRF (Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence) to identify lead in the chemical composition of the ruby during testing of rubies. Since no lead was present in the ruby they could not be called Lead Glass Filled by the laboratories which again called for changes in the nomenclature of Laboratory Reports.
Lead Glass Filled Star Rubies
Since the beginning of 2010, a new product again was introduced by the treaters into the market – "Lead Glass Filled Star Rubies". Prior to this, star rubies were considered to be the safest form of natural rubies since any high temperature treatment would dissolve the rutile silk resulting in the star-effect, and only a moon-effect would remain. Even synthetic star rubies could be easily identified based on their appearance and "super-sharp star". Since the glass filling of rubies takes place at a very low temperature of about 900 degree centigrade it does not really affect the ruby in any way, and the star remains the way it was prior to the treatment with only the lustre and colour of the ruby increasing.
Such rubies even show the absence of the colour flashes, and in some cases when they are opaque they would even mask the gas bubbles present within the ruby causing a huge 'Identification Crisis'.
Lead Glass Filled Star Rubies reportedly from Madagascar
The process of glass filling star rubies is very much similar to the glass filling of the faceted rubies. The general procedure is as follows:
The first step is the pre-shaping of the rough ruby so as to remove major inclusions which could interfere in the heat treatment process and cause unpredictable results. Such inclusions include garnet and other solid crystal inclusions which could melt on heat treatment and explode into the surrounding ruby lattice. This could in some cases even decrease the transparency of the ruby than it was originally.
In the second step the rubies are usually immersed in Hydrofluoric acid for 3-4 hours. The purpose of soaking in Hydrofluoric acid is to dissolve all the silicate impurities in the ruby and it also opens up fissures and cavities.
After removal from Hydrofluoric acid, the rubies are generally neutralised in a basic solution. After this, the rubies are pre-heated from around 500-700 degree Centigrade. Pre-Heat is sort of warming up process before the actual treatment. What it does is that it opens up the cavities of the rubies so that the Lead Glass can properly fill the fractures during the actual process.
In the next step, the rubies are coated with mixture of chemicals which are predominantly Lead Oxides, Silicates, Borax and sometimes oxides of Calcium, Potassium, Bismuth and Sodium. There are several permutations for the proportions of various chemicals used. Certain combinations of chemicals may be well suited for rubies from certain origin but the same may not obtain good results for rubies from other origin. These chemicals are applied to the rubies by either Wet Method or Dry Method. In Wet method, the chemicals are mixed with oil, water or in some cases Sodium Silicate and stirred to form a Paste. This paste is then coated on the surface of the Rubies. In the Dry Method, the chemical mixture is directly coated on the surface of the rubies without application of any fluid.
After the application of the chemicals, the rubies are again heated, this time to around 900 degree Centigrade. The glass fuses and penetrates all the open fissures and cavities of the rubies increasing their transparency. The time for which the rubies are heated at a constant temperature is called the Soak Time. Soak Time depends on various factors but in general it is 4-8 hours.
The rubies are then cooled gradually and then sorted out to separate the stones processed well from the stones that need reprocessing. Since the rubies are already pre-shaped, they just require polishing into cabochons to display the star effect.
Gemmological Properties of Glass Filled Star Rubies:
Visual Appearance: Glass filled star rubies appear waxy in look, sort of plastic in nature. Opaque gemstones however look like natural star rubies and are difficult to detect by the naked eye. On close inspection with a loupe, it can be clearly seen that these star rubies have an abraded surface with a weaker polish than natural star rubies. The weaker polish is as a result of less hardness than natural star rubies. The colour of star rubies may range from Orangish Pink to Deep Red. Some can even be classified as pink sapphires. The cavities on surface of Rubies invariably have some yellow flux residue (glassy in nature) which is the excess chemicals fused into glass on the surface. The star sharpness is usually identical to that found in natural star rubies.
Optical Properties: The Refractive Index, Pleochroism, Optic Sign, Birefringence, Dispersion are characteristic to that of natural star rubies.
Physical Properties: The Specific Gravity of lead glass filled star rubies is found to be slightly higher than that of natural star rubies due to the lead content. The S.G. of glass filled star rubies is generally 4.00-4.03 while that of natural star rubies is 3.99-4.01.
Internal Features: The inclusions such as color flashes and flattened gas bubbles are consistent with glass filled star rubies as well. The color flashes however are not as visible as they were in glass filled faceted rubies. Since the heat treatment is done at a modest temperature, it does not affect the rutile silk originally present in the stone. As a result, it is also possible to retain even a 12-rayed star after the treatment.
Ultraviolet Fluorescence: The fluorescence of glass filled rubies in short wave light (254nm) is a subdued light red to orangy red similar to iron rich rubies. The fluorescence in long wave ultraviolet light (365nm) is medium to dark red. The fluorescence resembles the iron rich rubies found in Mozambique and other African origins.
Hardness & General Wear: One of the major concerns about the new treatment of lead glass filled star rubies is the durability to the general wear and tear. Since a large proportion of the treated star rubies is lead glass, it causes the overall hardness of the star ruby to reduce. A reduction in hardness affects the stone in many ways, for example it affects the polish of the gemstone and also the abrasion of the surface by dust particles consistently floating in the air. No damage is observed in general cleaning procedures such as steam cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning.
Chemical Stability: Another problem is the decreased chemical stability of the treated star ruby to various acids and bases. Lead glass is highly reactive to Hydrofluoric acid, Aqua Regia, and other strong acids which etch the glass and remove it from the fissures and cavities of Ruby, bringing back the original look of the stone before treatment.
Jewellery Making & Repair Stability: In general, during the setting process, the glass filled star rubies appear to be slightly unstable. Although in general the star rubies did not show any great damage, slight scratches were visible around the prongs. This is a result of the softer hardness of glass filled star rubies. During jewellery repairing procedures such as re-tipping of the prong, if the glass filled star ruby comes in contact with heat from the jeweller's torch it can cause the melting of lead glass in cavities, damaging the overall appearance of the stone.
Heat Stability: The melting point of lead glass in the star rubies is from 600 to 700 degree Centigrade. Although such a high temperature is not attainable during normal wear, it might be a point of concern duri ng the jewellery manufacturing process. At around 800 degree Centigrade the lead glass starts burbling out of the cavities returning the original fractured look of the stone.
Glass filled star rubies are a great concern to the industry since the techniques of identification, without advanced gemmological testing, are limited. The color flashes which were a very definite feature to identify glass filled rubies are absent in glass filed star rubies. Even the observation of gas bubbles is limited owing to the translucent to opaque diaphaneity. For people not knowing about this treatment, it can be a great challenge to identify glass filled star rubies. It is important that a treatment such as this is properly disclosed by the dealers to the consumers at all levels along with explaining the potential risks and other facts which may affect the permanent nature of the treatment. Almost all reputed gemmological labs have made significant progress in accurately identifying and differentiating glass filled star rubies from natural, untreated star rubies.
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Bridges can help you to recover the function and appearance of your smile after tooth loss.
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Q: jQuery Mobile - Links and Radio buttons in Accordion not working I have a site here.
When you get there, click on Student Instructions and then hit the Help button. When it tries to go to that document (a PDF on the server), the page comes up undefined... but the URL to the document is correct. When I refresh the page, then it takes me to the document.
Why does it do that?
Here's the snippet from that part of the page...
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<div data-role="collapsible">
<h3><img src="images/gear.png" style="vertical-align: middle; ">Student Instructions...</h3>
<ul>
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<li>+ Print Statement of Understanding (South University) and have it signed by their Commander.</li><br>
<li>+ Receive Cost Verification worksheet (CVWS) and Degree Progress Audit (DPA).</li><br>
<li>+ Upload all documents into GoArmyEd.</li><br>
<li>+ Apply for Tuition Assistance.</li>
</ul>
</div>
Also, you'll notice that when you back to the original page, there are several radio buttons that appear clicked. I used the jQuery radio button layout because I like it... I just don't know how to make those button clicks go away. It looks terrible.
Thoughts?
Update - I tried adding rel="external", data-ajax="false" separately and together. I'm able to open the document when I right-click and "Open link in a new tab"... Still doesn't open onclick though.
Update 2 - Tried adding the following, but it disabled my entire style sheet.
<script>
$(document).bind("mobileinit", function(){
$.mobile.ajaxLinksEnabled(false);
});
</script>
A: This simple with google embed document.
1) create your link to that page as usual'
2) on the destination page add this iframe
<iframe src="http://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://yoursite.com/folderWhereYouHideYourPdfFile/yourPdfFile.pdf&embedded=true" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0">
this will embed the document.
you can then style it up.
if you want, can be to popup or load with ajax.
=============================Another Method Could be to use Php==============
So Instead of iframe on destination page you can have something like this
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$filePdf = 'yourPdfFile.pdf';
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FEATURED: Bombay Bicycle Club Announce New Album UK Tour Details
Bombay Bicycle Club are very pleased to announce details of their fifth album set for release in January 2020.
"Everything Else Has Gone Wrong" will be released on the 17th January through Caroline International/Island Records.
It is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the British band's acclaimed number 1 charting, Mercury Music Prize nominated fourth album, 'So Long, See You Tomorrow' released back in 2014.
The new album was largely recorded out in the US alongside Grammy Award winning producer John Congleton (St. Vincent/Sharon Van Etten/War on Drugs). It features the band's euphoric new single, "Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You)", the visuals. The video was directed by Louis Bhose, the band's old touring keyboardist who has quickly become the go-to director for countless artists in recent years (Michael Kiwanuka & Tom Misch, Lewis Capaldi, Loyle Carner). It was shot out in Ukraine.
About the record's title, the band said: "This is an album for anyone who's ever turned to music in a time of crisis, whether personal or political. It's about the solace one can get from listening to music or playing music when everything else has gone wrong. It's about finding kernels of hope and renewal in dire situations."
Bombay Bicycle Club have continued to grow, develop and evolve since the release of their debut album, "I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose", back in 2009 when they signalled their arrival as young teenagers. Rarely in recent years has there been a British guitar band who have the craft and ability to avoid categorisation whilst uniting hundreds of thousands of fans across the globe. With an innate ear for melody and invention, the four-piece are a very welcome return to the fold just as British guitar music makes a timely renaissance.
To coincide with the new album's announcement, Bombay Bicycle Club are also excited to share a thirteen date UK and Ireland headline tour which immediately follows its release. Support comes from The Big Moon and Liz Lawrence.
"Playing together again is such an unexpected surprise for the four of us and yet from the first moment we started rehearsing it felt as natural as if we'd played a show the night before. We feel a freshness playing live and in the studio that I think can only come from having taken a step back and now we just want to play these new songs to as many people in as many countries as we can", says Jack.
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Matlake is a long, pretty village which lines the southern edge of the park of Barningham Hall. No doubt most of the inhabitants worked for the Barningham Estate in years gone by. St Peter is an attractive round-towered church at the eastern end of the village. It appears rather quirky, because the chancel is missing. It collapsed in 1726, during the morning service, according to Mortlock. Fortunately, it fell outwards, and nobody was hurt. There is a wide south aisle, and as a result you step through the north doorway into an attractive square space.
At the west end of the nave, the shingle and brick eastern side of the tower has been exposed, which is very attractive. Characterful corbel heads look down on a pleasingly rural interior. Matlaske was obviously high in the Anglo-Catholic firmament at some point, and what survives today is devotional and seemly. The 1860s bible is still in use, and the service book on the altar dates from the early years of the 20th century. The altar rails came here from North Barningham when the church there was declared redundant.
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Some Background Notes For The Men Whose Names Are Inscribed On The Farnley Tyas War Memorial
Walter Johnsey, William Lodge, Ernest Price, Arthur William Rothery, George Edmund Shaw
Compiler's note:- It should be borne in mind that there may be others with connections to Farnley Tyas who did not return from The Great War whose names have slipped through the administrative net of one hundred years and more. Any errors, omissions, opinions and speculations expressed are my own and the writer would welcome any corrections, further information or comment.
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The compiler acknowledges the following sources of information in the compilation of these notes:- The Huddersfield and District Roll of Honour by J. Margaret Stansfield (p.2014) www.huddersfield.exposed www.ancestry.co.uk Initially Compiled 22nd November 2021 by PB
Walter Johnsey Walter was an older half brother to Norman Gray. Older Farnley Tyas residents will remember Norman as one of the grand old characters of the village. Norman himself has a distinguished Great War service record. Walter Johnsey was the adopted son of James and Annie Gray (formerly Johnsey). It would seem likely that he was Annie Johnsey's son before she married James Gray. The Johnseys were a large family living in Farnley Tyas.
Walter's records would suggest a troubled early life. His birth (c.1891) is recorded as at 'Crosland Moor', the location of the Huddersfield Workhouse. As a baby or very young child he seems to have been fostered or 'taken in' by the Cunliff family living at 119 Castlegate, one of the most impoverished areas of Huddersfield. The 1901 Census records Walter, aged 10, now probably at school, as living with his adoptive parents and his 4 half siblings living at Butts Cottage, Butts Road, Farnley Tyas. Butts Cottage still exists to this day, of course.
The 1911 Census records Walter, now aged 21, living with his adoptive parents and now 3 half siblings at Butts Cottage. By now, Walter was working in one of Huddersfield's many textile mills as an operative, probably Messrs Joseph Hoyle and Sons, Longwood. By 1914 Walter was living with an uncle, George William Johnsey in the Marsh area of Huddersfield, probably to be nearer his place of work. In the August of 1914, the Great War was to break out. Walter must have volunteered for the Army early in the war, (14th October 1914), as conscription did not begin until January 1916. No marriage record can be identified for Walter, so he probably remained unmarried and named his uncle, George William Johnsey, as the sole beneficiary to his will.
By 1915 Walter was serving as a private with the service number 14341 with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment. We do not have his full service record but his medal card suggests he was posted to the Balkans 7th July 1915, this can only have been as part of the failed landing at Gallipoli. However, by January 1916 all personnel had been evacuated from Gallipoli. Walter must have survived to serve again with his Regiment in France. Unfortunately he is recorded as 'Killed in Action' in Flanders 14th September 1916. This would have been during one of the 'Battles of the Somme'. His name is recorded on the Thiepval Memorial in Flanders for those with no known grave. A sad end for someone who had lived nearly all his life in Farnley Tyas. His name appears on the Joseph Hoyle and Sons Roll of Honour Board naming those from the mill who served during The Great War, including those that did not return. The board is now displayed at the Longwood Mechanics Hall, now a community centre for the village of Longwood. Walter's name is also commemorated on the Thurstonland and Farnley Tyas War Memorials.
William Lodge William was born to Fred Mellor Lodge and Annie Lodge (formerly Stringer) on the 2nd November 1896. His mother, Annie, and probably Fred, were living at the Stringer family home, Ludhill, at the time of his birth. Ludhill is a small, relatively remote, farming hamlet between Farnley Tyas and Honley. His baptism is recorded on 13th December 1896, probably at Farnley Tyas Wesleyan Chapel. The 1901 Census records him, aged 4, as living with his parents, Fred and Annie Lodge and 2 siblings at 19, Grasscroft, Almondbury, Huddersfield. So William's family had now moved from his mother's family home at Ludhill to live in nearby Almondbury.
The 1911 Census records him, aged 14, still living with his parents but now 5 siblings, still at 19, Grasscroft, Almondbury, Huddersfield. William had now started work as he is recorded as working as 'bobbin setter' in a worsted mill, a job in one of Huddersfield's many textile mills. In the years immediately preceding the Great War, William is recorded as attending Almondbury Wesleyan Chapel and working at Messrs Charles Midgley, Seed Hill Dye Works. Work in an early 20th century dye works would not have been pleasant by modern standards The site of the dye works is now covered by the Sainburys supermarket car park at Shorehead, Huddersfield. No marriage record can be identified for William, so he probably remained unmarried.
We are not certain as to the circumstances of William's enlistment into the Army, but we do know his service number, 240233, and regiment, 2/5th Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment. This battalion was originally raised as a volunteer battalion but this may not have been so clear cut as the War progressed. Sadly, William is recorded as 'Killed in Action' at the Battle of Bullecourt on the 3rd of May 1917, aged 20. He has no known grave. His name is commemorated on the Arras Memorial at Faubourg-D´Amiens Cemetery, Arras, Northern France. The village of Bullecourt is situated on the flat landscapes of Picardy, north-eastern France. At the time it was a fortified village and part of the 'Hindenburg Line'. The day William died, British troops attacked in a frontal assault to great loss of life.
By this time his parents were living in Northgate, Almondbury, where William nominated his father as the sole beneficiary of his will. His name is commemorated on the Almondbury, Thurstonland and Farnley Tyas War Memorials and on the Roll of Honour at the Huddersfield Drill Hall. The fact that William's name appears on the Drill Hall Roll of Honour would suggest that he initially joined the Army as a Territorial (part-time) soldier and was thus a volunteer.
Ernest Price The birth of Ernest Price may have been registered in Leeds in 1887. The marriage of Ernest Price to May Ibbotson on January 15th 1914 was recorded at St Lucius' Church, Farnley Tyas. Ernest is described as aged 26, a bachelor and 'asylum attendant' from Thurstonland. His father is named as Joseph Price from Thurstonland and his job as an 'engine driver'. May Ibbotson is described as aged 23, a spinster, from Farnley Tyas. Her father is named as Francis Ibbotson. The Ibbotson family may well originate from the Bradfield area of West Sheffield, where the 1891 Census records May Ibbotson aged 1 and her father Francis Ibbotson (aged 26) as a 'cutler'. A cutler worked on the finishing of knives, razors and cutlery, a traditional trade in Sheffield. The 1915 Electorial Register records Ernest and presumably May as living at Storthes Hall. This would probably be in a house down Storthes Hall Lane. This would be consistent with Ernest's work at the Hospital.
We do not know the circumstances of Ernest's enlistment into the Army but we do know at the time of his death he was serving as a Gunner, with the service number 152210, D Battery, 187th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. He is recorded as 'Killed in Action' on the 25th April 1917. He is buried at Dickebusch New Military Cemetery, Grave Location:- Row BB, Grave 11. His name is commemorated on the Thurstonland and Farnley Tyas War Memorials. The fact that Ernest was serving with a non local regiment may suggest that he volunteered early in the war, when volunteer recruits had more choice of which regiments to serve in.
Of the five names on the Farnley Tyas War Memorial, Ernest Price was the most challenging. The dearth of identifiable records for the Price family may indicate that they had recently arrived in the area, probably for work. With the lack of identifiable local records for May Ibbotson it may be reasonable to speculate that she had also recently arrived in the area and was in service at a house or farm in Farnley Tyas. In the years following the death of Ernest she probably moved back to the Sheffield area where the 1939 Census records her as May Price, widow, living with another member of the Ibbotson family.
Arthur William Rothery
Arthur William was born in Huddersfield to Edwin and Sophia Rothery in 1872 The 1881 Census records him, aged 9, as a 'scholar' living in Bentley Street, Lockwood with his parents and siblings. The 1891 Census records him, aged 19, as a 'merchants clerk' living in Lockwood with his parents. Arthur joined the Royal Artillery in London on 19 April 1893, aged 21 years, 5 months. Posted to the Mountain Batteries, Royal Garrison Artillery he saw service in Malta (April 1897), Crete (April-November 1897) and Malta again (1897-1898). On the outbreak of the South African, Boer War (November 1899 to October 1902) he saw active service with the same Battery in the 'Pom Pom' (a type of early machine gun) section and had risen to the rank of sergeant. He was later transferred to Vickers Maxim gun section. He was awarded the following:- Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, with 4 clasps that included Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek, King's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, with 2 clasps, Arthur married Ellen Hannah Moorhouse in 1904, in his last full year of servce in the Royal Artillery. The marriage was blessed with two sons, George Eric (b.1904) and William Cyril (b.1908). Arthur was discharged from the army having completed his period of service in April 1905 At or about this time, Arthur's parents retired to live at Highfield House(?) in Farnley Tyas. Arthur and his young family now followed.
It would seem that Arthur gained employment as a storeman at the Storthes Hall Hospital and was eventually promoted to head storeman there. Initially they were to live in a house, probably provided by the hospital, down Storthes Hall Lane. The family then moved to New Lane Terrace, Farnley Tyas in about 1908. In the years between his Army service, Arthur is recorded as serving as a councilor on Farnley Tyas Urban District Council and was secretary to the Farnley Tyas Bowing Club. He was a good deal older than most when he probably volunteered again for the Army in 1915. He is slightly unusual in that he already had a distinguished Army service record. At 43 years old and married he must have been aware that he was unlikely to be required to serve again unless he did so voluntarily. Later in 1915, he was serving as a 'Sub-Conductor' (a warrant officer rank) in the 21st Company Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC). The RAOC dealt only with the supply and maintenance of weapons, munitions and other military equipment. So it is likely that Arthur was not given a 'front line' job because of his age but his previous experience was still considered as useful to the Army. Nevertheless, Arthur's health did suffer in France. He suffered from an 'internal complaint' and died following an operation at Lahore Military Hospital, Calais on 7th January 1916, aged 44, leaving behind his wife and two sons in Farnley Tyas. He is buried Calais Southern Cemetery, Plot B, Row 2, Grave 5. His name is commemorated on his parent's head stone in St Lucius' Church Yard, Farnley Tyas. Arthur's medals and Memorial Plaque or 'Death Penny' came up for auction in London in 2013 and sold for £180, a paltry sum for Arthur's years of brave service.
George Edmund Shaw George Edmund was born to William Henry Shaw and Frances Shaw (formerly Kaye) on the 7th August 1892 at Meadow View Farm, which was situated towards the top of Manor Road, Farnley Tyas. It is likely that the farm was of a significant size for the time. The 1901 Census records George, aged 8, as living with his parents and 2 siblings and an older aunt, Selina Kaye, aged 78, all living at the farm. The 1911 Census records George, aged 18, single and living with his parents. He is described as a 'farmer assisting father'. His father, William Henry is described as a 'farmer, employer', still living at Meadow View Farm. We do not know the circumstances of George's enlistment into the Army, however we do know he served as a private in the Duke of Wellington's Regiment with the service number 5159.
British farmers have never been able to grow sufficient food for the nation. Foodstuffs have always had to be imported to keep the nation fed. Being an island nation the imported food has to be shipped from around the world into British ports. During the war advances in German submarine technology were outstripping Royal Navy countermeasures and a significant number of supply ships were being damaged or lost. In the latter years of The Great War the situation was becoming critical. The Germans were tightening the noose on Britain's food supply, so it was important that all British farms were as productive as possible. Tractors and farm machinery, as we know them today were not generally introduced until after 1945, so agriculture was heavily dependent on horse and man power. In short, by 1918 Britain needed farm workers more than it needed soldiers.
It seems reasonable to speculate that in the latter war years William Henry Shaw was having difficulty operating Meadow View Farm with so many men being away in the military and many horses having been commandeered for work in France. To this end it seems quite possible he asked the authorities to release his son, George, from the Army so he could resume his pre-war work on Meadow View Farm again. The authorities, mindful of a flood of similar claims, possibly offered to transfer George to the Labour Corps whence he could be attached for work at Meadow View Farm again. In this way, George would keep his army pay, see out his service engagement and earn his honourable discharge whenever that might be.
The Labour Corps were a Regiment of the British Army formed in February 1917. Their purpose was to supply men and materials to make and repair road and railways, load and unload ships and trains, farm work, etc. In short, any work that required a supply of manual labour. This was at a time before mechanisation so much had to be accomplished with pick, shovel and wheelbarrow. The usual recruits to the regiment were experienced in this kind of work. The modern day equivalent of the Labour Corps would be the Logistics Corps.
George must have accepted the offer of transfer because he served in the Labour Corps with a service number of 26988. Unfortunately fate was to play a part and George contracted pneumonia and died at Meadow View Farm on the 23rd of October 1918, aged 26, just a few weeks before the Armistice. As a serving soldier he would have been entitled to a War Graves Commission Portland headstone, however his family must have decided to bury George in the family grave. He is interred with his parents and other family members at St Lucius' Churchyard, Farnley Tyas. His name is inscribed on the family headstone. Because George was a serving soldier when he died his grave will be tended in perpetuity by the Commonwealth Wargraves Commission. | {
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