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The thoughts of car accident lawyer Jeff Rasansky are with the people of Quitman, TX tonight – especially those touched by the tragic SUV accident yesterday.
As a quick recap, police believe the driver of an SUV carrying Quitman High School Future Farmers of America students over-corrected when the vehicle’s wheel slipped off the pavement, resulting in the SUV flipping. Fifteen year old Skylar Carpenter was ejected and died at the scene. Several other students were injured in the accident.Investigators are still looking into the wreck, and the Rasansky Law Firm will be sure to keep you updated as new information presents itself.
Due to the tragic events that have occurred at Quitman ISD, there have been several changes to planned events.UIL: The Quitman UIL meet scheduled for Feb. 19th has been canceled.
Basketball Girls: Basketball Playoff game will be played Saturday Feb. 19th. The game will still be played at John Tyler High School beginning at 7:00pm.
Softball: The Softball game scheduled for Feb. 19th has been canceled.
Powerlifting: The Powerlifting meet scheduled for Feb. 19th has been canceled.
Our thoughts are with you, Quitman.

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the thoughts of car accident lawyer jeff rasansky are with the people of quitman, tx tonight – especially those touched by the tragic suv accident yesterday.
as a quick recap, police believe the driver of an suv carrying quitman high school future farmers of america students over-corrected when the vehicle’s wheel slipped off the pavement, resulting in the suv flipping. fifteen year old skylar carpenter was ejected and died at the scene. several other students were injured in the accident.investigators are still looking into the wreck, and the rasansky law firm will be sure to keep you updated as new information presents itself.
due to the tragic events that have occurred at quitman isd, there have been several changes to planned events.uil: the quitman uil meet scheduled for feb. 19th has been canceled.
basketball girls: basketball playoff game will be played saturday feb. 19th. the game will still be played at john tyler high school beginning at 7:00pm.
softball: the softball game scheduled for feb. 19th has been canceled.
powerlifting: the powerlifting meet scheduled for feb. 19th has been canceled.
our thoughts are with you, quitman.


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The Arc Frame, is an unusual 6" (15cm) kiss-lock purse frame: the off-set beads that snap the purse closed invite you to carry both small and large bags as handbags. Clip a 27" (67.5cm) Classic Purse Chain to the frame and it is a shoulder bag, while our large frame is tall enough to wear it as a shoulder bag just as it is.
This purse frame makes any bag fun and even a bit flirty without losing the least bit of practicality: the bag opening itself is quite large, making it possible to carry large wallets, phones, even I-pad Minis and other necessities with ease.
To complete your bag perfectly, decorate with embellishments that match the mode of the bag and your own unique look: Cabochon rivets matched to the frame finish give your finished bag a cutting edge look shared by many designer bags. Add some screw-in spikes for an edgier look. Choose same-finish bag feet to give any bag a finished, polished appearance.
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the arc frame, is an unusual 6" (15cm) kiss-lock purse frame: the off-set beads that snap the purse closed invite you to carry both small and large bags as handbags. clip a 27" (67.5cm) classic purse chain to the frame and it is a shoulder bag, while our large frame is tall enough to wear it as a shoulder bag just as it is.
this purse frame makes any bag fun and even a bit flirty without losing the least bit of practicality: the bag opening itself is quite large, making it possible to carry large wallets, phones, even i-pad minis and other necessities with ease.
to complete your bag perfectly, decorate with embellishments that match the mode of the bag and your own unique look: cabochon rivets matched to the frame finish give your finished bag a cutting edge look shared by many designer bags. add some screw-in spikes for an edgier look. choose same-finish bag feet to give any bag a finished, polished appearance.
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I love Batman but that is pretty much the extent of my superhero knowledge. So, lately I’ve been watching a lot of superhero, villains and Japanese anime shows. Last month, I watched the movie Deadpool, and although it’s not your usual family friendly superhero movie I still saw a very interesting storyline in it.
Deadpool, a.ka. Wade Wilson, is a fictional anti superhero. Before he became Deadpool he was an assassin who found out he had an aggressive type of cancer. In hopes for a cure, he went through tortuous experiential testing that caused massive body disfiguration yet he obtained advance healing powers that cured his cancer. Wilson, however became so depressed of his outward appearance that he wanted to die. He went to his favorite hang out bar where they had a bet going of which assassin would be the next to die. This bet was called Deadpool and because of how he was feeling about himself, he re-named himself this.
The word Deadpool, although totally unrelated, made me think of the Pool of Bethesda in the Bible. This pool had an influx of people going to it who were sick, blind, disabled and paralyzed waiting in hopes to be cured. Now, at a certain time, an angel would come down and stir this pool of water and whoever stepped in it first would be healed.
I can only assume that he was discouraged and depressed about not only his condition but continuously missing his opportunity to get healed. He probably thought he was going to be left for dead, and like Wade Wilson, he more than likely renamed this pool Dead pool; wondering would he too be the next to die? Sometimes our situation can become so grim, that no matter who says they are there for you, you still may feel unsupported. The enemy will tell you that no one cares about you. As a result of this, you create your own Pool of Bethesda, waiting for your turn to be healed as you tell yourself there is no one to help put you in the pool.
As I read about this man, I started feeling sorry for him but then I thought, he wasn’t desperate enough! When you become desperate, you realize that you don’t have time to always depend on others to get you where you need to be. There has to be a drive inside you that positions yourself into survival mode. This is when you hit your turning point and tell yourself you are tired of crying about your situation, tired of feeling sorry for yourself; action is now required! This type of desperation was shown with the woman with the issue of blood. A man named Jauirus asked Jesus to heal his daughter, however as Jesus was on his way to see his daughter, the woman with a issue of blood was desperate enough that she pushed through people and reached out and touched Jesus. By touching Him, her issue of blood ceased. Now this woman knew it wasn’t her turn for Jesus to see her, but she was desperate enough to fight through and therefore she got healed first.
Psalm 118:7 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.
Love the analogy between the character and biblical story! We must be desperate for the things God has placed on her heart. Our faith and obedience must align with this desperation and you did an excellent job of reminding your readers of this! Thank you!

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i love batman but that is pretty much the extent of my superhero knowledge. so, lately i’ve been watching a lot of superhero, villains and japanese anime shows. last month, i watched the movie deadpool, and although it’s not your usual family friendly superhero movie i still saw a very interesting storyline in it.
deadpool, a.ka. wade wilson, is a fictional anti superhero. before he became deadpool he was an assassin who found out he had an aggressive type of cancer. in hopes for a cure, he went through tortuous experiential testing that caused massive body disfiguration yet he obtained advance healing powers that cured his cancer. wilson, however became so depressed of his outward appearance that he wanted to die. he went to his favorite hang out bar where they had a bet going of which assassin would be the next to die. this bet was called deadpool and because of how he was feeling about himself, he re-named himself this.
the word deadpool, although totally unrelated, made me think of the pool of bethesda in the bible. this pool had an influx of people going to it who were sick, blind, disabled and paralyzed waiting in hopes to be cured. now, at a certain time, an angel would come down and stir this pool of water and whoever stepped in it first would be healed.
i can only assume that he was discouraged and depressed about not only his condition but continuously missing his opportunity to get healed. he probably thought he was going to be left for dead, and like wade wilson, he more than likely renamed this pool dead pool; wondering would he too be the next to die? sometimes our situation can become so grim, that no matter who says they are there for you, you still may feel unsupported. the enemy will tell you that no one cares about you. as a result of this, you create your own pool of bethesda, waiting for your turn to be healed as you tell yourself there is no one to help put you in the pool.
as i read about this man, i started feeling sorry for him but then i thought, he wasn’t desperate enough! when you become desperate, you realize that you don’t have time to always depend on others to get you where you need to be. there has to be a drive inside you that positions yourself into survival mode. this is when you hit your turning point and tell yourself you are tired of crying about your situation, tired of feeling sorry for yourself; action is now required! this type of desperation was shown with the woman with the issue of blood. a man named jauirus asked jesus to heal his daughter, however as jesus was on his way to see his daughter, the woman with a issue of blood was desperate enough that she pushed through people and reached out and touched jesus. by touching him, her issue of blood ceased. now this woman knew it wasn’t her turn for jesus to see her, but she was desperate enough to fight through and therefore she got healed first.
psalm 118:7 i will not die but live, and will proclaim what the lord has done.
love the analogy between the character and biblical story! we must be desperate for the things god has placed on her heart. our faith and obedience must align with this desperation and you did an excellent job of reminding your readers of this! thank you!


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Montreal, QC – November 2, 2015 – Hypertec Group, a global provider of information technology products and services announced today that it has been named Minority Technology Firm of the Year by the Phoenix Minority Business Development Agency Business Center. Hypertec was selected for exceptional results achieved in securing contracts and creating jobs.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award and we are excited to grow in conjunction with the MBDA,” said Mike Marracino, Executive Vice President at Hypertec Group. “Inspired and motivated by this award, Hypertec will continue to make its presence felt in the local community. We plan to strengthen our relationship with the MBDA and its partners in order to develop and cultivate new business opportunities in the future,” added Mr. Marracino.
The Phoenix MBDA Business Center, funded by the Minority Business Development Agency, has been locally operated by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for over 15 years. The Center strives to create a new generation of minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) spawning $100 million in annual revenues by focusing on maximizing job creation and global competitiveness as well as by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship with minority-owned businesses in high-growth industries. Hypertec will be honored and showcased during the Business Diversity Summit on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix from 7:30-10:30AM.
The Hypertec Group is a global provider of information technology products and services. Its strategic divisions serve more than 3,000 customers in over 70 countries. Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, Hypertec Group’s continuous dedication to innovation, research and development together with its long-term collaborative relationships with suppliers, have led it to become an internationally renowned global leader in IT. Its products and services are employed by organizations small to large in sectors including finance, aerospace, engineering, transport, oil and gas, government, healthcare, education and defense. The Hypertec Group is headquartered in Montreal with offices in 9 other locations across North America and Europe.

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montreal, qc – november 2, 2015 – hypertec group, a global provider of information technology products and services announced today that it has been named minority technology firm of the year by the phoenix minority business development agency business center. hypertec was selected for exceptional results achieved in securing contracts and creating jobs.
“we are honored to receive this prestigious award and we are excited to grow in conjunction with the mbda,” said mike marracino, executive vice president at hypertec group. “inspired and motivated by this award, hypertec will continue to make its presence felt in the local community. we plan to strengthen our relationship with the mbda and its partners in order to develop and cultivate new business opportunities in the future,” added mr. marracino.
the phoenix mbda business center, funded by the minority business development agency, has been locally operated by the arizona hispanic chamber of commerce for over 15 years. the center strives to create a new generation of minority-owned business enterprises (mbes) spawning $100 million in annual revenues by focusing on maximizing job creation and global competitiveness as well as by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship with minority-owned businesses in high-growth industries. hypertec will be honored and showcased during the business diversity summit on friday, november 13, 2015 at the arizona biltmore resort in phoenix from 7:30-10:30am.
the hypertec group is a global provider of information technology products and services. its strategic divisions serve more than 3,000 customers in over 70 countries. since its inception nearly 30 years ago, hypertec group’s continuous dedication to innovation, research and development together with its long-term collaborative relationships with suppliers, have led it to become an internationally renowned global leader in it. its products and services are employed by organizations small to large in sectors including finance, aerospace, engineering, transport, oil and gas, government, healthcare, education and defense. the hypertec group is headquartered in montreal with offices in 9 other locations across north america and europe.


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Contemporary and traditional hand cut glass, intaglio, sandblasting and copper wheel engraving. Retail shop open 7 days a week!
Kevin Barry Crystal was born out of the demise of the Stuart Crystal works which reduced its manufacturing capability in early 2002 leaving Kevin, who spent twenty years at the company as a master cutter, to look for a new way to earn his living.
Kevin chose the Glasshouse as the most suitable site for his new venture as a result of working with other former Stuart Crystal employees who moved to the site themselves and now has a thriving general glass business able to offer ‘almost anything to almost anyone’ though he still maintains his love for his specialisation, intaglio and sand engraving.
Kevin offers a full design service and undertakes bespoke commissions. Amongst his other fortes are diamond pen engraving and sandblasting. He produces corporate giftware and trophies and also supplies several other local glass companies with his skills. He is fully trained to ISO quality systems, enjoys putting on exhibition roadshows and crystal parties. You can even make your own glass at Kevin Barry Crystal.

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contemporary and traditional hand cut glass, intaglio, sandblasting and copper wheel engraving. retail shop open 7 days a week!
kevin barry crystal was born out of the demise of the stuart crystal works which reduced its manufacturing capability in early 2002 leaving kevin, who spent twenty years at the company as a master cutter, to look for a new way to earn his living.
kevin chose the glasshouse as the most suitable site for his new venture as a result of working with other former stuart crystal employees who moved to the site themselves and now has a thriving general glass business able to offer ‘almost anything to almost anyone’ though he still maintains his love for his specialisation, intaglio and sand engraving.
kevin offers a full design service and undertakes bespoke commissions. amongst his other fortes are diamond pen engraving and sandblasting. he produces corporate giftware and trophies and also supplies several other local glass companies with his skills. he is fully trained to iso quality systems, enjoys putting on exhibition roadshows and crystal parties. you can even make your own glass at kevin barry crystal.


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Only in a rare case is a motive singular Nonetheless, people concentrate on finding one causative factor that can explain an individual's criminal behavior Ainsworth (2001).Interest in MotivePolice and lay-persons have different reasons for looking at motives. When a crime is committed, lay-people prefer to believe the offender was motivated by psychotic urges. Perhaps, by thinking this way, people are able to distance themselves from the perpetrator. Recognizing that a crime may have been motivated by common feelings like greed and anger, which all humans experience at some point, the criminal shows similarities to the rest of society.Often, lay-persons try to find a cause that is as far removed from their own motive as possible. On the other hand, law enforcement personnel are faced with the assessment of a criminal act. Even though a motive does not have any legal functions, it may still assist in excluding some suspects. Thus, establishing the motive during the investigation of a crime has several benefits. Benefits include limiting the suspect pool by giving law enforcement personnel a focus in their work and setting priorities (Turvey 2002). To summarize, "motive is an important factor in pointing to possible suspects in a homicide" (Osterburg & Ward 2000: 383). If motive is disregarded altogether, the search for a suspect or suspects might be compromised.
Operation Definition of "Organization Behavior"
Elements of "The Scarlet Ibis"

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only in a rare case is a motive singular nonetheless, people concentrate on finding one causative factor that can explain an individual's criminal behavior ainsworth (2001).interest in motivepolice and lay-persons have different reasons for looking at motives. when a crime is committed, lay-people prefer to believe the offender was motivated by psychotic urges. perhaps, by thinking this way, people are able to distance themselves from the perpetrator. recognizing that a crime may have been motivated by common feelings like greed and anger, which all humans experience at some point, the criminal shows similarities to the rest of society.often, lay-persons try to find a cause that is as far removed from their own motive as possible. on the other hand, law enforcement personnel are faced with the assessment of a criminal act. even though a motive does not have any legal functions, it may still assist in excluding some suspects. thus, establishing the motive during the investigation of a crime has several benefits. benefits include limiting the suspect pool by giving law enforcement personnel a focus in their work and setting priorities (turvey 2002). to summarize, "motive is an important factor in pointing to possible suspects in a homicide" (osterburg & ward 2000: 383). if motive is disregarded altogether, the search for a suspect or suspects might be compromised.
operation definition of "organization behavior"
elements of "the scarlet ibis"


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My users can't seem to access the scanner for creating PDFs in Adobe Acrobat. Every time we tried to use it we got a file I/O error. After some troubleshooting, I discovered that it will only work when you're logged in as admin, so evidently is has something to do with user access privledges. What do I need to adjust so that any user can use the scanner to create PDFs?
Oh, duh, that'd be nice to know huh? Windows 2000.
Use this tool to determine the current access levels of each user. It wont give you the magic answer but it will help you quickly determine ACLs.
While the flexible security model employed by Windows NT-based systems allows full control over security and file permissions, managing permissions so that users have appropriate access to files, directories and Registry keys can be difficult. There's no built-in way to quickly view user accesses to a tree of directories or keys.
AccessEnum gives you a full view of your file system and Registry security settings in seconds, making it the ideal tool for helping you for security holes and lock down permissions where necessary.

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my users can't seem to access the scanner for creating pdfs in adobe acrobat. every time we tried to use it we got a file i/o error. after some troubleshooting, i discovered that it will only work when you're logged in as admin, so evidently is has something to do with user access privledges. what do i need to adjust so that any user can use the scanner to create pdfs?
oh, duh, that'd be nice to know huh? windows 2000.
use this tool to determine the current access levels of each user. it wont give you the magic answer but it will help you quickly determine acls.
while the flexible security model employed by windows nt-based systems allows full control over security and file permissions, managing permissions so that users have appropriate access to files, directories and registry keys can be difficult. there's no built-in way to quickly view user accesses to a tree of directories or keys.
accessenum gives you a full view of your file system and registry security settings in seconds, making it the ideal tool for helping you for security holes and lock down permissions where necessary.


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five things corporate recruiters can do to improve their chances of landing the best candidates, … placing more emphasis on business experience and less emphasis on technical skills during the hiring process. … companies are finding out, it is better to hire the type of person who can come in and do a certain job and still have the potential to move around in the organization. .. hiring managers … should … [network] through alumni organizations, industry colleagues and employee referral programs. companies that have excellent interviewers get excellent hires.
consider whether you are as marketable as you think … hiring managers are seeking only the most talented individuals, especially those with strong soft skills and knowledge of business fundamentals, as well as the ability to make immediate contributions to the organization. … only 3% to 5% of job seekers locate a new position through online sites. In short, the Internet should be just one of the many strategies you employ during your job hunt.

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five things corporate recruiters can do to improve their chances of landing the best candidates, … placing more emphasis on business experience and less emphasis on technical skills during the hiring process. … companies are finding out, it is better to hire the type of person who can come in and do a certain job and still have the potential to move around in the organization. .. hiring managers … should … [network] through alumni organizations, industry colleagues and employee referral programs. companies that have excellent interviewers get excellent hires.
consider whether you are as marketable as you think … hiring managers are seeking only the most talented individuals, especially those with strong soft skills and knowledge of business fundamentals, as well as the ability to make immediate contributions to the organization. … only 3% to 5% of job seekers locate a new position through online sites. in short, the internet should be just one of the many strategies you employ during your job hunt.


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Travel stats. We all love them. But where’s the best place to go to find out where you’ve been?
IAG, my employer and owner of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and the newly launched LEVEL has been running a corporate accelerator programme for startups, called “Hangar 51“. I’ve been sponsoring the “Data Driven Decisions” category, and one of the startups I’ve been working with is esplorio, an automated travel journal service.
One of the things IAG and esplorio have been working on together is to offer our customers the opportunity to link their esplorio and BA Executive Club accounts, to give them a combined view of their data. Whilst we are sorting out the technical details, I thought I’d do a one person “proof of concept” by manually consolidating my own data.
Esplorio is a relatively young service, but it enables you to link to your Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare accounts. This means that I have data in Esplorio going back to 2011, which was when I joined Foursquare.
My BA data starts in 2004. This is when BA thinks I joined the Executive Club. I’m pretty sure that I joined before this, but maybe BA knows me better than I do.
According to esplorio, I’ve been to 30 countries and have travelled 454,648 miles. BA thinks I’ve been to 24 countries and have flown 351,818 miles. Whilst the two data sources agree on 21 countries, BA missed 9 that esplorio had and esplorio missed 3 so the true total is 33. Which I think demonstrates the power of combining data and also makes me think I’ve spent too much time on a plane.

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travel stats. we all love them. but where’s the best place to go to find out where you’ve been?
iag, my employer and owner of aer lingus, british airways, iberia, vueling and the newly launched level has been running a corporate accelerator programme for startups, called “hangar 51“. i’ve been sponsoring the “data driven decisions” category, and one of the startups i’ve been working with is esplorio, an automated travel journal service.
one of the things iag and esplorio have been working on together is to offer our customers the opportunity to link their esplorio and ba executive club accounts, to give them a combined view of their data. whilst we are sorting out the technical details, i thought i’d do a one person “proof of concept” by manually consolidating my own data.
esplorio is a relatively young service, but it enables you to link to your facebook, twitter and foursquare accounts. this means that i have data in esplorio going back to 2011, which was when i joined foursquare.
my ba data starts in 2004. this is when ba thinks i joined the executive club. i’m pretty sure that i joined before this, but maybe ba knows me better than i do.
according to esplorio, i’ve been to 30 countries and have travelled 454,648 miles. ba thinks i’ve been to 24 countries and have flown 351,818 miles. whilst the two data sources agree on 21 countries, ba missed 9 that esplorio had and esplorio missed 3 so the true total is 33. which i think demonstrates the power of combining data and also makes me think i’ve spent too much time on a plane.


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Unique 1970’s architect designed 7 bedroom house with stunning landscape Gardens and indoor swimming pool.
The property is furnished with modern furnishings such as Roche Bobois sofas and Porta Romana lighting and benefits from large wrap around terraces.
Extending over 10,000sq ft with floor to ceiling windows and extensive views over the Surrey Hills and close to Denbies vineyard.
The property benefits from extensive parking and easy access from London circa 40 mins from South West London.

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unique 1970’s architect designed 7 bedroom house with stunning landscape gardens and indoor swimming pool.
the property is furnished with modern furnishings such as roche bobois sofas and porta romana lighting and benefits from large wrap around terraces.
extending over 10,000sq ft with floor to ceiling windows and extensive views over the surrey hills and close to denbies vineyard.
the property benefits from extensive parking and easy access from london circa 40 mins from south west london.


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What’s the best that the Red Devils can hope for this season?
We’ve reached the midway point in the Premier League campaign, and so it’s time to look back on the season that Man Utd have had thus far.
Jose Mourinho’s men made a very impressive start as they brushed teams aside with their ruthless attacking play, especially late in games, as they set the tone early that they would be title contenders.
However, negative tactics, unexpected slip-ups and a poor result in the Manchester derby have left them chasing Pep Guardiola’s side, and they’ll need to avoid any further setbacks moving forward to have any chance of cutting the deficit and lifting the Premier League trophy in May.
It’s been a campaign of ups and downs to this point, as we look at who has impressed and who hasn’t, and what Man Utd can hope for between now and the summer.
David de Gea. There are certainly other contenders for this one, but the Spanish goalkeeper has been in sensational form at times and deserves to get the nod. From his sparkling display away at Arsenal to the countless other world-class saves that he’s made, he’s undoubtedly been a key performer for Man Utd.
That’s reflected in the fact that they boast one of the best defences in the league, and his marshalling of the backline coupled with his shot-stopping make him one of the best in the world.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The Armenian international just hasn’t had a good time of it this season, falling way short of the expectations he set with his form prior to moving to Manchester from Borussia Dortmund.
Snubbed from the match-day squad on numerous occasions this season, he’s suffering with a lack of confidence, form and with the fierce competition for places. It’s questionable as to whether he can turn it around and prove to Mourinho that he has a future at Old Trafford, with rumours linking him with an exit as per The Independent.
Speculation refuses to go away over a move to Man Utd for Tottenham defender Danny Rose in a deal worth a whopping £50m, as noted by The Daily Mail, and the left-back position remains a problem for Mourinho.
While Ashley Young has done a commendable job filling in, the likes of Luke Shaw, Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind haven’t done enough to convince. In turn, it’s an area of the squad that needs to be addressed, and Rose could be the most likely solution to the problem with Shaw and Darmian heading out the exit door to make space and raise funds.
Mourinho has had a difficult relationship with the Man Utd supporters at times this season, as he’s been very public with any criticism of them over their backing of certain players and the team in general at home games.
In turn, that could be a problem as he surely wants the fans on his side. However, given he helped deliver three trophies last season and is leading a competitive charge again this year, his job is undoubtedly in no danger.
2nd place in the Premier League. Champions League last four and deep runs in the cup competitions.
It’s going to take something special to catch Man City, and unfortunately for United fans, it looks as though the title will be heading to their city rivals.
However, they must still continue to push on a secure second place to get a direct path to the Champions League next season, while they could go far in the competition this season with the quality and depth that they possess coupled with Mourinho’s experience in Europe.
Winning a cup would also be on the list, as he will surely want to continue to add to the trophy cabinet wherever possible.

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what’s the best that the red devils can hope for this season?
we’ve reached the midway point in the premier league campaign, and so it’s time to look back on the season that man utd have had thus far.
jose mourinho’s men made a very impressive start as they brushed teams aside with their ruthless attacking play, especially late in games, as they set the tone early that they would be title contenders.
however, negative tactics, unexpected slip-ups and a poor result in the manchester derby have left them chasing pep guardiola’s side, and they’ll need to avoid any further setbacks moving forward to have any chance of cutting the deficit and lifting the premier league trophy in may.
it’s been a campaign of ups and downs to this point, as we look at who has impressed and who hasn’t, and what man utd can hope for between now and the summer.
david de gea. there are certainly other contenders for this one, but the spanish goalkeeper has been in sensational form at times and deserves to get the nod. from his sparkling display away at arsenal to the countless other world-class saves that he’s made, he’s undoubtedly been a key performer for man utd.
that’s reflected in the fact that they boast one of the best defences in the league, and his marshalling of the backline coupled with his shot-stopping make him one of the best in the world.
henrikh mkhitaryan. the armenian international just hasn’t had a good time of it this season, falling way short of the expectations he set with his form prior to moving to manchester from borussia dortmund.
snubbed from the match-day squad on numerous occasions this season, he’s suffering with a lack of confidence, form and with the fierce competition for places. it’s questionable as to whether he can turn it around and prove to mourinho that he has a future at old trafford, with rumours linking him with an exit as per the independent.
speculation refuses to go away over a move to man utd for tottenham defender danny rose in a deal worth a whopping £50m, as noted by the daily mail, and the left-back position remains a problem for mourinho.
while ashley young has done a commendable job filling in, the likes of luke shaw, matteo darmian and daley blind haven’t done enough to convince. in turn, it’s an area of the squad that needs to be addressed, and rose could be the most likely solution to the problem with shaw and darmian heading out the exit door to make space and raise funds.
mourinho has had a difficult relationship with the man utd supporters at times this season, as he’s been very public with any criticism of them over their backing of certain players and the team in general at home games.
in turn, that could be a problem as he surely wants the fans on his side. however, given he helped deliver three trophies last season and is leading a competitive charge again this year, his job is undoubtedly in no danger.
2nd place in the premier league. champions league last four and deep runs in the cup competitions.
it’s going to take something special to catch man city, and unfortunately for united fans, it looks as though the title will be heading to their city rivals.
however, they must still continue to push on a secure second place to get a direct path to the champions league next season, while they could go far in the competition this season with the quality and depth that they possess coupled with mourinho’s experience in europe.
winning a cup would also be on the list, as he will surely want to continue to add to the trophy cabinet wherever possible.


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Akiko Busch’s article, Life on the Edge (NY Times, 12/27/13) addressed the meeting of the old and new years using an ecological metaphor.
He described the ecotone, the space where two habitats merge, like pond and woods, woods and lawn, lawn and garden. He calls it the “edge habitat, where everything—soil content, vegetation, moisture, humidity, light, pollination—changes.” It’s a charged and vital place. Unusual encounters can occur. The balance of things changes.
Busch’s ideas about two years meeting reminded me of Jung’s psychological concept of liminality. Liminal, from the Latin word “limin”, means threshold. The place of being between. Not who we were and not who we will become. There’s more “I don’t know” than “I’m sure of this,” and more awareness that anything can happen. Rules may bend and possibilities multiply, marked by spontaneity and feeling. Am I open to more vitality, more vulnerability, more risk?

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akiko busch’s article, life on the edge (ny times, 12/27/13) addressed the meeting of the old and new years using an ecological metaphor.
he described the ecotone, the space where two habitats merge, like pond and woods, woods and lawn, lawn and garden. he calls it the “edge habitat, where everything—soil content, vegetation, moisture, humidity, light, pollination—changes.” it’s a charged and vital place. unusual encounters can occur. the balance of things changes.
busch’s ideas about two years meeting reminded me of jung’s psychological concept of liminality. liminal, from the latin word “limin”, means threshold. the place of being between. not who we were and not who we will become. there’s more “i don’t know” than “i’m sure of this,” and more awareness that anything can happen. rules may bend and possibilities multiply, marked by spontaneity and feeling. am i open to more vitality, more vulnerability, more risk?


text: Filmed from 13th row ... lots of heads and hands. Almost half of the songs are obstructed ... other half are pretty good with some nice close-ups. Audio on this show is unfortunately somewhat distorted, but I've heard worse.

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Issue: I've created a block session but I want to edit certain parameters. Is this possible?
By default, Freedom sessions are set up so that most parameters cannot be edited while your session is active. Additionally, sessions cannot be deleted while they are active. This is intentional, to make it harder to get around your blocks, and this is how your account will function even with Locked Mode turned off.
To further clarify, here is a list of what cannot be modified in an active session.
If you would like to edit these parameters, you can contact support (via the green chat bubble in the bottom right corner of the screen or via email at support@freedom.to) and we can delete your session so you can create a new schedule with your desired edits. We can also add devices to your active schedules!
Alternatively, you can wait until your session is inactive (for start later and recurring sessions). When your session is inactive, you can fully edit and/or delete your sessions as needed.
Finally, there are some key factors that can be edited to control your session!
Blocklists can be edited, meaning you can remove sites you need to access temporarily, add new sites to be blocked, and so on. Even though active sessions cannot be deleted, you can change your blocklists to access what you need when you need it. NOTE: Locked Mode must be turned off to edit your blocklists!
Issue: If I can edit my blocklists and remove sites, what's to stop me from removing all sites to get around my blocks? Alternatively, I don't want to be able to edit my blocklists!
Good question! That's where Locked Mode comes in. Locked Mode will disable you from editing your blocklists and stop you from deleting your devices while in an active session. Check out our Locked Mode Article here for more info.
Inactive Recurring Sessions and inactive Start Later sessions can be fully edited! This includes changing start/end times, adding or removing devices to the sessions, adding or removing blocklists to the session, etc. Inactive Start Later and Recurring Session sessions can also be deleted while they are inactive.
Stuck in a 24/7 recurring schedule with no end time? Need to make changes to your sessions ASAP? Just shoot us a message via the green chat bubble in the bottom right corner of the site or shoot us an email at support@freedom.to and we'll be happy to delete your session so you can recreate it with the desired changes!
We are working on scheduling and locked mode improvements for Freedom now, including the ability to add devices and blocklists to active sessions, giving more flexibility for users to delete sessions, and so on. We hope to get this improvements rolled out in the first quarter of 2019!

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issue: i've created a block session but i want to edit certain parameters. is this possible?
by default, freedom sessions are set up so that most parameters cannot be edited while your session is active. additionally, sessions cannot be deleted while they are active. this is intentional, to make it harder to get around your blocks, and this is how your account will function even with locked mode turned off.
to further clarify, here is a list of what cannot be modified in an active session.
if you would like to edit these parameters, you can contact support (via the green chat bubble in the bottom right corner of the screen or via email at support@freedom.to) and we can delete your session so you can create a new schedule with your desired edits. we can also add devices to your active schedules!
alternatively, you can wait until your session is inactive (for start later and recurring sessions). when your session is inactive, you can fully edit and/or delete your sessions as needed.
finally, there are some key factors that can be edited to control your session!
blocklists can be edited, meaning you can remove sites you need to access temporarily, add new sites to be blocked, and so on. even though active sessions cannot be deleted, you can change your blocklists to access what you need when you need it. note: locked mode must be turned off to edit your blocklists!
issue: if i can edit my blocklists and remove sites, what's to stop me from removing all sites to get around my blocks? alternatively, i don't want to be able to edit my blocklists!
good question! that's where locked mode comes in. locked mode will disable you from editing your blocklists and stop you from deleting your devices while in an active session. check out our locked mode article here for more info.
inactive recurring sessions and inactive start later sessions can be fully edited! this includes changing start/end times, adding or removing devices to the sessions, adding or removing blocklists to the session, etc. inactive start later and recurring session sessions can also be deleted while they are inactive.
stuck in a 24/7 recurring schedule with no end time? need to make changes to your sessions asap? just shoot us a message via the green chat bubble in the bottom right corner of the site or shoot us an email at support@freedom.to and we'll be happy to delete your session so you can recreate it with the desired changes!
we are working on scheduling and locked mode improvements for freedom now, including the ability to add devices and blocklists to active sessions, giving more flexibility for users to delete sessions, and so on. we hope to get this improvements rolled out in the first quarter of 2019!


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The pictures were taken with a crappy PDA camera, so don't expect more than a simple "taste" of the happenings on the NAMM show floor.
Sounds to come later - after cleanup (if possible) and upload.
Cool pix! Thanks. Those Steinberg dolls are hilarious . If they had those back when I used Cubase I might have kept using it.
im just preparing my namm report too. i like that photo gallery i wish i could use the same "engine" for displaying my 150 photos. i dont think all of them will be shown. i'd say 30 percent of my photos turned out horribly, 50 percent are average, and the last 20 percent are awesome. one day we will have glasses that have cameras built in. then we will snap everything we see in the day.
i see you snapped one of Roy Wooten(aka futureman) playing DFH as well and i saw that girl with the shirt ask for a massage too!
great pics. do you have any stories from the weekend?
AD80 wrote: Cool pix! Thanks. Those Steinberg dolls are hilarious . If they had those back when I used Cubase I might have kept using it.
why wouldnt you keep using cubase? it's so good!
Mr. Tunes wrote: great pics. do you have any stories from the weekend?
Thanks - the Body Glove girls were very nice. Garritan's Stradavari Solo Violin and GPO Big Band blew people away. Jordan Rudess came by for a Strad demo and grabbed the keyboard and went nuts with it for a bit and made some real magic happen right off the bat. The players at the Arturia booth were also top-notch. Storm 3.0 took home a Remix award for best soft-synth workstation, which was a nice surprise for everyone.
It was way too loud there. I had an SPL meter that read a steady 92dBm (C-weighted) throughout the show. Yikes.
Just found something that works better for me thats all.
I still want a steinberg doll tho!
Thanx for the pix Houston. Real sorry I missed out on the Body Glove girls.
No pix of Gary or Tom in there?
Mr. Tunes wrote: The players at the Arturia booth were also top-notch.
in general my ears were hurting walking around. i dont want to name any names but i know IK we made an effort to keep it low, and some other booths in our area were not being very respectful.
and unfortunately i did not get to see the garritan booth or arturia this year. but miroslav by IK/SR is looking really great!

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the pictures were taken with a crappy pda camera, so don't expect more than a simple "taste" of the happenings on the namm show floor.
sounds to come later - after cleanup (if possible) and upload.
cool pix! thanks. those steinberg dolls are hilarious . if they had those back when i used cubase i might have kept using it.
im just preparing my namm report too. i like that photo gallery i wish i could use the same "engine" for displaying my 150 photos. i dont think all of them will be shown. i'd say 30 percent of my photos turned out horribly, 50 percent are average, and the last 20 percent are awesome. one day we will have glasses that have cameras built in. then we will snap everything we see in the day.
i see you snapped one of roy wooten(aka futureman) playing dfh as well and i saw that girl with the shirt ask for a massage too!
great pics. do you have any stories from the weekend?
ad80 wrote: cool pix! thanks. those steinberg dolls are hilarious . if they had those back when i used cubase i might have kept using it.
why wouldnt you keep using cubase? it's so good!
mr. tunes wrote: great pics. do you have any stories from the weekend?
thanks - the body glove girls were very nice. garritan's stradavari solo violin and gpo big band blew people away. jordan rudess came by for a strad demo and grabbed the keyboard and went nuts with it for a bit and made some real magic happen right off the bat. the players at the arturia booth were also top-notch. storm 3.0 took home a remix award for best soft-synth workstation, which was a nice surprise for everyone.
it was way too loud there. i had an spl meter that read a steady 92dbm (c-weighted) throughout the show. yikes.
just found something that works better for me thats all.
i still want a steinberg doll tho!
thanx for the pix houston. real sorry i missed out on the body glove girls.
no pix of gary or tom in there?
mr. tunes wrote: the players at the arturia booth were also top-notch.
in general my ears were hurting walking around. i dont want to name any names but i know ik we made an effort to keep it low, and some other booths in our area were not being very respectful.
and unfortunately i did not get to see the garritan booth or arturia this year. but miroslav by ik/sr is looking really great!


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At A&D Heating & Cooling Inc., we not only listen to your needs, we take the time to answer your questions and address your concerns. Below are some of the questions we’re asked most often. If you have a question not addressed here, contact us today!
What recommendations do you have for maintaining our heating and cooling system?
We recommend scheduling spring and fall heating and cooling tune-ups every year. This helps your equipment operate at its peak and keeps any warranties unquestionably intact.
Does A&D Heating & Cooling offer service contracts?
We offer one, two or three-year service contracts that take the error out of forgetting to schedule tune-ups. Our heating and cooling service contracts also include savings on labor and non-warrantied parts and guarantee preferential service ahead of non-contracted customers.
With rising heating and cooling costs, should I consider replacing my furnace or AC?
Typically a system that is more than 15 years old is running at an efficiency level of 55 percent. (They were only 65 percent when new.) New gas-efficient furnaces will add 30 to 40 percent more efficiency to your heating system. At today’s prices, a high-efficiency system will pay for itself in two to four years. It’s never too early to call for a free analysis and quote regarding the upgrade of your heating and cooling equipment. Start saving now!
What do you think your team does best?
They work well with other trades and homeowners.

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at a&d heating & cooling inc., we not only listen to your needs, we take the time to answer your questions and address your concerns. below are some of the questions we’re asked most often. if you have a question not addressed here, contact us today!
what recommendations do you have for maintaining our heating and cooling system?
we recommend scheduling spring and fall heating and cooling tune-ups every year. this helps your equipment operate at its peak and keeps any warranties unquestionably intact.
does a&d heating & cooling offer service contracts?
we offer one, two or three-year service contracts that take the error out of forgetting to schedule tune-ups. our heating and cooling service contracts also include savings on labor and non-warrantied parts and guarantee preferential service ahead of non-contracted customers.
with rising heating and cooling costs, should i consider replacing my furnace or ac?
typically a system that is more than 15 years old is running at an efficiency level of 55 percent. (they were only 65 percent when new.) new gas-efficient furnaces will add 30 to 40 percent more efficiency to your heating system. at today’s prices, a high-efficiency system will pay for itself in two to four years. it’s never too early to call for a free analysis and quote regarding the upgrade of your heating and cooling equipment. start saving now!
what do you think your team does best?
they work well with other trades and homeowners.


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"A financier plans to invest up to $500,000 in two projects. Project A yields a return of 10% on the investment whereas Project B yields a return of 15% on the investment. Because the investment in Project B is riskier than the investment in Project A, the financier has decided that the investment in Project B should not exceed 40% of the total investment. How much should she invest in each project to maximize the return on her investment?"
Solve using the method of corners.

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"a financier plans to invest up to $500,000 in two projects. project a yields a return of 10% on the investment whereas project b yields a return of 15% on the investment. because the investment in project b is riskier than the investment in project a, the financier has decided that the investment in project b should not exceed 40% of the total investment. how much should she invest in each project to maximize the return on her investment?"
solve using the method of corners.


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27, Q Close, 3rd Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos.
Don’t forget you can follow us on social media “Instagram and Twitter” via: @HM_Ngr. We post special offers regularly.

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27, q close, 3rd avenue, festac town, lagos.
don’t forget you can follow us on social media “instagram and twitter” via: @hm_ngr. we post special offers regularly.


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Enrico Rava (born 20 August 1939 in Trieste, Italy), is a prolific jazz trumpeter and arguably one of the best known Italian jazz musicians. He originally played trombone, changing to the trumpet after hearing Miles Davis. His first commercial work was as a member of Gato Barbieri's Italian quintet in the mid-1960s; in the late 1960s he was a member of Steve Lacy's group. In 1967 Rava moved to New York City, and one month later became a member of the group Gas Mask, a group that had one LP on Tonsil Records in 1970. He has played with artists such as Carla Bley, Jeanne Lee, Paul Motian, Lee Konitz and Roswell Rudd. Chiefly an exponent of bebop jazz, Enrico Rava has also played successfully in avant-garde settings. His style may partly recall Kenny Wheeler's in its spareness and lightness of tone, albeit Rava's is harmonically simpler.
In the 1970s and 1980s he worked with Pat Metheny, Michel Petrucciani, John Abercrombie, Joe Henderson, Richard Galliano, Miroslav Vitouš, Andrea Centazzo, Joe Lovano, Gil Evans and Cecil Taylor.
With trumpeter Paolo Fresu, Rava recorded a series of four CDs on the influence of Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, and Miles Davis (Bix, Pop, Shades of Chet, Play Miles Davis). Also of note are his recordings Rava, L'Opera Va' and Carmen; his own interpretations of operatic arias and overtures. In 2001, he founded a new quintet with pianist Stefano Bollani, and toured with Gato Barbieri and Aldo Romano. In the trio Europeans he is working with German bass-player Eberhard Weber and Swiss percussionist Reto Weber.

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enrico rava (born 20 august 1939 in trieste, italy), is a prolific jazz trumpeter and arguably one of the best known italian jazz musicians. he originally played trombone, changing to the trumpet after hearing miles davis. his first commercial work was as a member of gato barbieri's italian quintet in the mid-1960s; in the late 1960s he was a member of steve lacy's group. in 1967 rava moved to new york city, and one month later became a member of the group gas mask, a group that had one lp on tonsil records in 1970. he has played with artists such as carla bley, jeanne lee, paul motian, lee konitz and roswell rudd. chiefly an exponent of bebop jazz, enrico rava has also played successfully in avant-garde settings. his style may partly recall kenny wheeler's in its spareness and lightness of tone, albeit rava's is harmonically simpler.
in the 1970s and 1980s he worked with pat metheny, michel petrucciani, john abercrombie, joe henderson, richard galliano, miroslav vitouš, andrea centazzo, joe lovano, gil evans and cecil taylor.
with trumpeter paolo fresu, rava recorded a series of four cds on the influence of bix beiderbecke, louis armstrong, chet baker, and miles davis (bix, pop, shades of chet, play miles davis). also of note are his recordings rava, l'opera va' and carmen; his own interpretations of operatic arias and overtures. in 2001, he founded a new quintet with pianist stefano bollani, and toured with gato barbieri and aldo romano. in the trio europeans he is working with german bass-player eberhard weber and swiss percussionist reto weber.


text: WE ARE TRYING TO IMPLEMENT CUSTOMER DATA HUB POC USING TWO INSTANCES OF ORACLE APPS 11.5.10. WE HAVE TO INTEGRATE THESE TWO INSTANCES USING INTEGRATION INTERCONNECT. IF ANYONE HAS WORKED ON THIS PLEASE HELP.

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The project will consist of: • installing three weather stations for live monitoring and reporting of weather conditions; • installing 73 standard static signs; • installing 17 new dual, variable speed limit signs; • replacing five single variable speed limit signs; • removing 38 existing static signs; • installing nine closed-circuit cameras for live monitoring and viewing of roadway conditions; • adding other surface and subsurface conduit, and related improvements to guide the display of the variable speed limits. This section of I-70 experiences a range of weather conditions throughout the year, causing unsafe conditions for drivers who don't take proper precautions. The new signs will: • give drivers advance warning and generate a safer traffic flow to decrease accidents in the canyon. • increase the standard speed limit during good conditions to 60 mph compared to 50 mph in most areas of the canyon. • lower the speed limit to assist with incident management, conditions created by inclement weather, and maintenance and construction.
Travelers going through Glenwood Canyon will encounter single lane traffic for 1 mile with speed reduced to 40 mph for rockfall clean up.
Glenwood Canyon bike path closed for the season.
NOAA Winter Weather Advisory for mountains of Summit County. Expected snow 6-14 inches of snow from 2pm today to 11pm Friday. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibility. Expect chain and traffic laws with possible delays.
Crews will install avalanche-control measures at: Loop Road slide path the above the Eisenhower/Johnson Memorial Tunnels; Batch Plant & Whistler slide paths west of EJMT on I-70; (north side); and Eighty slide path near Berthoud Pass on US 40.
The Colorado Department of Transportation and Structures Inc. will rehabilitate three bridges on Interstate 70 at mile points 244 and 249 this summer. In June, crews will begin preventative maintenance on the following structures: 1.	Eastbound I-70 over Soda Creek Road (MP 249) in Jefferson County 2.	Westbound I-70 over Soda Creek Road (MP 249) in Jefferson County 3.	Westbound I-70 over Clear Creek (MP 244) in Clear Creek County Bridge work includes repairing the concrete decks, installing new waterproofing membranes, repairing bridge joints and placing new asphalt.
The goal of this $1.8 million project is to improve the roadway safety in three sites in Jefferson County and Denver County, through the replacement and installation of median barrier, bringing the median safety measures up to current standards. These activities will cause WB and EB single-lane closures, and trucks and equipment entering and exiting I-70 traffic from the work zone.

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the project will consist of: • installing three weather stations for live monitoring and reporting of weather conditions; • installing 73 standard static signs; • installing 17 new dual, variable speed limit signs; • replacing five single variable speed limit signs; • removing 38 existing static signs; • installing nine closed-circuit cameras for live monitoring and viewing of roadway conditions; • adding other surface and subsurface conduit, and related improvements to guide the display of the variable speed limits. this section of i-70 experiences a range of weather conditions throughout the year, causing unsafe conditions for drivers who don't take proper precautions. the new signs will: • give drivers advance warning and generate a safer traffic flow to decrease accidents in the canyon. • increase the standard speed limit during good conditions to 60 mph compared to 50 mph in most areas of the canyon. • lower the speed limit to assist with incident management, conditions created by inclement weather, and maintenance and construction.
travelers going through glenwood canyon will encounter single lane traffic for 1 mile with speed reduced to 40 mph for rockfall clean up.
glenwood canyon bike path closed for the season.
noaa winter weather advisory for mountains of summit county. expected snow 6-14 inches of snow from 2pm today to 11pm friday. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibility. expect chain and traffic laws with possible delays.
crews will install avalanche-control measures at: loop road slide path the above the eisenhower/johnson memorial tunnels; batch plant & whistler slide paths west of ejmt on i-70; (north side); and eighty slide path near berthoud pass on us 40.
the colorado department of transportation and structures inc. will rehabilitate three bridges on interstate 70 at mile points 244 and 249 this summer. in june, crews will begin preventative maintenance on the following structures: 1.	eastbound i-70 over soda creek road (mp 249) in jefferson county 2.	westbound i-70 over soda creek road (mp 249) in jefferson county 3.	westbound i-70 over clear creek (mp 244) in clear creek county bridge work includes repairing the concrete decks, installing new waterproofing membranes, repairing bridge joints and placing new asphalt.
the goal of this $1.8 million project is to improve the roadway safety in three sites in jefferson county and denver county, through the replacement and installation of median barrier, bringing the median safety measures up to current standards. these activities will cause wb and eb single-lane closures, and trucks and equipment entering and exiting i-70 traffic from the work zone.


text: The Bible has much to say about the Blood of Jesus. A scan through Genesis all the way to Revelation shows the clear evidence of blood sacrifice in the Bible, a practice which seem to culminate in Jesus shedding his blood on the cross. This book explores the concept of the blood of Jesus, the relevance of the blood to our days and our lives if any. Johnson delves deep into this subject and the reader will find the book intriguing and educating.

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The past few weeks I’ve been learning about learning about Machine Learning from Stanford Professor Andrew Ng on Coursera. I love how anyone can learn advanced subjects online from the worlds top professors in their field for free, but this post isn’t about the course, its a quick solution for those of you, who like me, have struggled to get the open-source math programming language, Octave, installed on their MacOS Mountain Lion (version 10.8.X) computer. Unfortunately I’ve now missed the first 5 weeks course deadlines (automatic deduction of 20% on all my coursework!) because of this issue, and I went through several different routes until I found this solution from a fellow student on the forum.
Finally install the main Octave app.
Hopefully this will work for you too, if not, then please leave a comment (with a solution to your issue hopefully) below.

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the past few weeks i’ve been learning about learning about machine learning from stanford professor andrew ng on coursera. i love how anyone can learn advanced subjects online from the worlds top professors in their field for free, but this post isn’t about the course, its a quick solution for those of you, who like me, have struggled to get the open-source math programming language, octave, installed on their macos mountain lion (version 10.8.x) computer. unfortunately i’ve now missed the first 5 weeks course deadlines (automatic deduction of 20% on all my coursework!) because of this issue, and i went through several different routes until i found this solution from a fellow student on the forum.
finally install the main octave app.
hopefully this will work for you too, if not, then please leave a comment (with a solution to your issue hopefully) below.


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All pundits are in agreement: the Vietnamese tourism industry is on the up in a big way. Vietnam has remarkable potential for growth – both in terms of tourist interest and projected revenue.
Last year, the United Nations World Travel Organisation (UNWTO) listed Vietnam among the top 10 fastest-growing tourist destinations. Jones Lang LaSalle also cast a vote of confidence, listing Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi among the 26 most attractive cities for hotel investment worldwide. But what is the word on the street? It’s easy to say ‘invest in Vietnam’, but the potential for growth is more nuanced than that. To take a closer look at what’s happening in the Vietnam market, and what might transpire within the next few years, QUO spoke with some of the country’s most prominent hospitality insiders.
Here are some of the key thoughts from the discussion.
Vietnam should be ranked higher in terms of potential growth. Vietnam offers fantastic opportunities for hotelier and investors, as hotel numbers are still low compared to other Asian tourism hotspots.
The luxury market may not be that attractive to investors. There are certain areas where luxury hotels are in short supply, but overall, it’s not the most profitable market in the country.
“In Hanoi, there is still room for luxury products, but in general, this sector is not very attractive to investors in term of profitability,” said Olivier Do Ngoc Dung, Managing Director of Dynasty Investments. He remarked that the most interesting sector was that of international-standard budget hotels, currently only seen in HCMC and Hanoi. He also believes in the potential of coastal town Ho Tram, where Dynasty Investments last year signed a partnership agreement with Club Med.
The mid-scale market is promising, and could put pressure on luxury brands.
Tech will play a role, but not a crucial one. Vietnam has some catching up to do in the tech sphere – will this be a problem in an industry increasingly turning to technology to individualise services?
Michael, whose new project Wink Hotels will embrace technology, explains the millennial attachment to tech. “Today’s travellers want almost everything on their phone. Everyone now has their own Netflix, Apple music, Apple TV, Apple whatever and are now travelling with their own personal content. Everything is being streamlined to automatic devices.” For this reason, Wink will make it possible for guests to easily stream content from their phone to the in-room TV.
Design should play a more prominent role. While local brands strive to reach international standards, Western travellers are still looking for something authentically local.
“One thing we’re seeing now is that people are looking for hotels with personality. ‘Can I stay somewhere where I can experience something unique? Can I experience something that would create good memories about this place?’” said Luis Riestra, Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing, AccorHotels.
Olivier also believes there’s room for innovation in design – both from an aesthetic and a practical standpoint. “New builds and renovations can incorporate open floorplans, co-working spaces, workout facilities, bars and cafés – all of which are especially appealing to the much-sought-after millennial traveller.” There are some brands in Vietnam already doing this, he noted, such as Kafnu by Next Story Group.
Vietnam has changing traveller demographics that will influence the local hospitality scene. New markets such as China and India have for the moment replaced Western visitors as the main source of inbound tourism.
“There should be a re-thinking of the products and service offerings for those customers,” said Olivier. He noted that international guests’ behaviours have changed dramatically in the last few years. South Vietnam used to be seen as a cheap destination – mainly backpackers and recent graduates, but is now attracting higher spenders with more time for leisure and lifestyle experiences.
It should also be noted that Vietnam is hoping to increase the average tourist spend up to US$1,080 by 2020. Vietnam Airlines’ direct flights to Paris, Frankfurt and London and the US (from late 2018) may see traveller numbers from the West increase.
International hoteliers should not underestimate local players. Even though Vietnam is still catching up to the West, this is not necessarily a disadvantage.
Overall, the success of the Vietnamese hotel and travel industry will be a ‘team effort’. Everyone sees the country’s potential, so interest is coming from a range of sectors.
“Local owners and operators are really waking up to the opportunities on offer in their own backyard,” said Catherine Monthienvichienchai, Strategy Director at QUO. “There is huge optimism about the future of hospitality in Vietnam, and everyone wants a piece of it. Business owners who’ve made their money in other industries see it as a point of pride to diversify into hospitality; almost to showcase their success.
For periodic market updates, add the QUO blog to your bookmarks list - or subscribe and get all our news.

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all pundits are in agreement: the vietnamese tourism industry is on the up in a big way. vietnam has remarkable potential for growth – both in terms of tourist interest and projected revenue.
last year, the united nations world travel organisation (unwto) listed vietnam among the top 10 fastest-growing tourist destinations. jones lang lasalle also cast a vote of confidence, listing ho chi minh city and hanoi among the 26 most attractive cities for hotel investment worldwide. but what is the word on the street? it’s easy to say ‘invest in vietnam’, but the potential for growth is more nuanced than that. to take a closer look at what’s happening in the vietnam market, and what might transpire within the next few years, quo spoke with some of the country’s most prominent hospitality insiders.
here are some of the key thoughts from the discussion.
vietnam should be ranked higher in terms of potential growth. vietnam offers fantastic opportunities for hotelier and investors, as hotel numbers are still low compared to other asian tourism hotspots.
the luxury market may not be that attractive to investors. there are certain areas where luxury hotels are in short supply, but overall, it’s not the most profitable market in the country.
“in hanoi, there is still room for luxury products, but in general, this sector is not very attractive to investors in term of profitability,” said olivier do ngoc dung, managing director of dynasty investments. he remarked that the most interesting sector was that of international-standard budget hotels, currently only seen in hcmc and hanoi. he also believes in the potential of coastal town ho tram, where dynasty investments last year signed a partnership agreement with club med.
the mid-scale market is promising, and could put pressure on luxury brands.
tech will play a role, but not a crucial one. vietnam has some catching up to do in the tech sphere – will this be a problem in an industry increasingly turning to technology to individualise services?
michael, whose new project wink hotels will embrace technology, explains the millennial attachment to tech. “today’s travellers want almost everything on their phone. everyone now has their own netflix, apple music, apple tv, apple whatever and are now travelling with their own personal content. everything is being streamlined to automatic devices.” for this reason, wink will make it possible for guests to easily stream content from their phone to the in-room tv.
design should play a more prominent role. while local brands strive to reach international standards, western travellers are still looking for something authentically local.
“one thing we’re seeing now is that people are looking for hotels with personality. ‘can i stay somewhere where i can experience something unique? can i experience something that would create good memories about this place?’” said luis riestra, cluster director of sales & marketing, accorhotels.
olivier also believes there’s room for innovation in design – both from an aesthetic and a practical standpoint. “new builds and renovations can incorporate open floorplans, co-working spaces, workout facilities, bars and cafés – all of which are especially appealing to the much-sought-after millennial traveller.” there are some brands in vietnam already doing this, he noted, such as kafnu by next story group.
vietnam has changing traveller demographics that will influence the local hospitality scene. new markets such as china and india have for the moment replaced western visitors as the main source of inbound tourism.
“there should be a re-thinking of the products and service offerings for those customers,” said olivier. he noted that international guests’ behaviours have changed dramatically in the last few years. south vietnam used to be seen as a cheap destination – mainly backpackers and recent graduates, but is now attracting higher spenders with more time for leisure and lifestyle experiences.
it should also be noted that vietnam is hoping to increase the average tourist spend up to us$1,080 by 2020. vietnam airlines’ direct flights to paris, frankfurt and london and the us (from late 2018) may see traveller numbers from the west increase.
international hoteliers should not underestimate local players. even though vietnam is still catching up to the west, this is not necessarily a disadvantage.
overall, the success of the vietnamese hotel and travel industry will be a ‘team effort’. everyone sees the country’s potential, so interest is coming from a range of sectors.
“local owners and operators are really waking up to the opportunities on offer in their own backyard,” said catherine monthienvichienchai, strategy director at quo. “there is huge optimism about the future of hospitality in vietnam, and everyone wants a piece of it. business owners who’ve made their money in other industries see it as a point of pride to diversify into hospitality; almost to showcase their success.
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You are busy cleaning the bathroom and do not pay attention to the little man. Only when you turn around again will you see what he has done. The complete laundry basket he has out of the way and he is cheerful with the dirty laundry to play. You were not waiting for that. And to clean up everything again, he does not do that again.
No matter how well your toddler can mess up, it will take months before he will be able to clean up the mess.
For you it may seem like your toddler is only making mess, but actually he is just developing. Especially fine motor skills are practiced with this. So important. But maybe not always useful. That is why we give you some tips on how you can guide your toddler in this, without being overstrained yourself.
Developing is nice, but in a safe way. Therefore, make sure that your toddler can not do anything to upset what can be dangerous. For example, a cupboard with cleaning products or drawer with knives, matches and / or scissors. He will not see any harm in it, but of course he can. Store this type of product out of its reach. You can also protect these lockers with a 'child lock', so that he is unable to open the doors themselves.
Of course you can forbid him to come into such lockers, but your toddler needs some time to get his impetus to restrain himself from coming to things that he really can not touch.
Give him the opportunity to throw something empty that is safe. You can also make that yourself. Think for example of a basket with different pieces of fabric. You probably have some old clothes, or old bags where you can pick up pieces of fabric and with which you can fill a basket. The different materials naturally make it extra fun. Do not use any rope, or other material with which he could possibly strangle, but limit yourself to small pieces of dust.
Of course he can also empty his own toy tub, or a big basket with cuddly bears.
The sand in the sandbox is perfect for filling and emptying different products! Empty cups, empty bottles, trays, you probably still have some plastic dishes in the kitchen that you no longer use. Your child will have fun with this! In the summer there may also be some water to come and then it is of course completely fun!
Filling is unfortunately not as fun as emptying for many toddlers. Tidying up will probably be less enthusiastic, but can be a lot more attractive for him if you make a nice game out of it. Sing for example a nice songs. You can also always clean up a toy or a block in the box. Be vigilant because emptying remains the best for him! The chances are big when all the toys or blocks are in the box, he turns the box upside down again!
It makes no sense to exert pressure if he does not do well, or does not clean up with motivation. Punishment does not make any sense, because he has actually done nothing wrong. In fact, he only learned from emptying. Of course you can give him clarity and tell him that he can not spread the chaos throughout the house. Assign him a place where he can do it, so that not your whole house becomes a chaos.
Only when your toddler is about one and a half years old does it make sense to give him a reason why something is not allowed. Before that time it does not make much sense. From about eighteen months you can explain to him that it can be dangerous to let things run around, because people can fall over or break something.
Toddlers love to drop things, for example throwing their cuddly toys from the highchair on the floor, or throwing their toys out of their bed. Or, which makes you less happy, throwing food on the ground. The fact that you are going to pick it up for him is only more fun. And with your irritation it only gets better for him! How can you best deal with it?
Your irritation only awakens him to do it again and again and again. He just likes it better. Better, therefore, you can hide your irritation as much as possible and pretend it does not matter to you.
Be careful with fragile items. Make sure he can not reach here, so that the shards do not fly around your ears.
Just put it on the ground too! He can then pick up the cubes, hugs or toys himself. Was he accidentally throwing food? Then make sure that the meal ends quickly.
If your child likes to throw it off, maybe he can throw those cubes in the box? Is it equally cleaned up.

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you are busy cleaning the bathroom and do not pay attention to the little man. only when you turn around again will you see what he has done. the complete laundry basket he has out of the way and he is cheerful with the dirty laundry to play. you were not waiting for that. and to clean up everything again, he does not do that again.
no matter how well your toddler can mess up, it will take months before he will be able to clean up the mess.
for you it may seem like your toddler is only making mess, but actually he is just developing. especially fine motor skills are practiced with this. so important. but maybe not always useful. that is why we give you some tips on how you can guide your toddler in this, without being overstrained yourself.
developing is nice, but in a safe way. therefore, make sure that your toddler can not do anything to upset what can be dangerous. for example, a cupboard with cleaning products or drawer with knives, matches and / or scissors. he will not see any harm in it, but of course he can. store this type of product out of its reach. you can also protect these lockers with a 'child lock', so that he is unable to open the doors themselves.
of course you can forbid him to come into such lockers, but your toddler needs some time to get his impetus to restrain himself from coming to things that he really can not touch.
give him the opportunity to throw something empty that is safe. you can also make that yourself. think for example of a basket with different pieces of fabric. you probably have some old clothes, or old bags where you can pick up pieces of fabric and with which you can fill a basket. the different materials naturally make it extra fun. do not use any rope, or other material with which he could possibly strangle, but limit yourself to small pieces of dust.
of course he can also empty his own toy tub, or a big basket with cuddly bears.
the sand in the sandbox is perfect for filling and emptying different products! empty cups, empty bottles, trays, you probably still have some plastic dishes in the kitchen that you no longer use. your child will have fun with this! in the summer there may also be some water to come and then it is of course completely fun!
filling is unfortunately not as fun as emptying for many toddlers. tidying up will probably be less enthusiastic, but can be a lot more attractive for him if you make a nice game out of it. sing for example a nice songs. you can also always clean up a toy or a block in the box. be vigilant because emptying remains the best for him! the chances are big when all the toys or blocks are in the box, he turns the box upside down again!
it makes no sense to exert pressure if he does not do well, or does not clean up with motivation. punishment does not make any sense, because he has actually done nothing wrong. in fact, he only learned from emptying. of course you can give him clarity and tell him that he can not spread the chaos throughout the house. assign him a place where he can do it, so that not your whole house becomes a chaos.
only when your toddler is about one and a half years old does it make sense to give him a reason why something is not allowed. before that time it does not make much sense. from about eighteen months you can explain to him that it can be dangerous to let things run around, because people can fall over or break something.
toddlers love to drop things, for example throwing their cuddly toys from the highchair on the floor, or throwing their toys out of their bed. or, which makes you less happy, throwing food on the ground. the fact that you are going to pick it up for him is only more fun. and with your irritation it only gets better for him! how can you best deal with it?
your irritation only awakens him to do it again and again and again. he just likes it better. better, therefore, you can hide your irritation as much as possible and pretend it does not matter to you.
be careful with fragile items. make sure he can not reach here, so that the shards do not fly around your ears.
just put it on the ground too! he can then pick up the cubes, hugs or toys himself. was he accidentally throwing food? then make sure that the meal ends quickly.
if your child likes to throw it off, maybe he can throw those cubes in the box? is it equally cleaned up.


text: The Kofi Annan Foundation mobilises political will to overcome threats to peace, development and human rights. In most cases the expertise and evidence needed to solve pressing problems such as poverty, armed conflict and poor governance already exist. What holds us back is lack of leadership or political will to identify and deliver solutions. The Foundation mobilises those who are in a position to influence and bring leadership to the world’s most pressing problems.

lowercased: the kofi annan foundation mobilises political will to overcome threats to peace, development and human rights. in most cases the expertise and evidence needed to solve pressing problems such as poverty, armed conflict and poor governance already exist. what holds us back is lack of leadership or political will to identify and deliver solutions. the foundation mobilises those who are in a position to influence and bring leadership to the world’s most pressing problems.


text: A 64 year old female. Patient had Dermabrasion for her upper lip lines (smoker's lines). When performed correctly, dermabrasion is a powerful and effective method for lines and scars. Patient is very pleased.

lowercased: a 64 year old female. patient had dermabrasion for her upper lip lines (smoker's lines). when performed correctly, dermabrasion is a powerful and effective method for lines and scars. patient is very pleased.


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The wolf ran as fast as he could, taking the shortest path, and the little girl took a roundabout way, entertaining herself by gathering nuts, running after butterflies, and gathering bouquets of little flowers. It was not long before the wolf arrived at the old woman's house. He knocked at the door: tap, tap.
The wolf pulled the bobbin, and the door opened, and then he immediately fell upon the good woman and ate her up in a moment, for it been more than three days since he had eaten. He then shut the door and got into the grandmother's bed, expecting Little Red Riding Hood, who came some time afterwards and knocked at the door: tap, tap.
Little Red Riding Hood pulled the bobbin, and the door opened.
Source: Andrew Lang, The Blue Fairy Book (London, ca. 1889), pp. 51-53. Lang's source: Charles Perrault, Histoires ou contes du temps passé, avec des moralités: Contes de ma mère l'Oye (Paris, 1697).
See also this hilarious version: Little Red Riding Hood (Politically Correct version).
Tale of Cupid and Psyche, by Lucius Apuleius.
Alice in Wonderland, and Through the Looking-Glass, (1865), by Lewis Carroll.

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the wolf ran as fast as he could, taking the shortest path, and the little girl took a roundabout way, entertaining herself by gathering nuts, running after butterflies, and gathering bouquets of little flowers. it was not long before the wolf arrived at the old woman's house. he knocked at the door: tap, tap.
the wolf pulled the bobbin, and the door opened, and then he immediately fell upon the good woman and ate her up in a moment, for it been more than three days since he had eaten. he then shut the door and got into the grandmother's bed, expecting little red riding hood, who came some time afterwards and knocked at the door: tap, tap.
little red riding hood pulled the bobbin, and the door opened.
source: andrew lang, the blue fairy book (london, ca. 1889), pp. 51-53. lang's source: charles perrault, histoires ou contes du temps passé, avec des moralités: contes de ma mère l'oye (paris, 1697).
see also this hilarious version: little red riding hood (politically correct version).
tale of cupid and psyche, by lucius apuleius.
alice in wonderland, and through the looking-glass, (1865), by lewis carroll.


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Designed specifically for a 1971 Chevy Camaro, this Classic Auto Air Perfect Fit ELITE™ system will convert your factory heat-only classic to full climate control. Like all Fully Electronic Classic Auto Air kits, each component was either specifically designed, or carefully chosen to fit your 1971 Chevy Camaro (that’s why it’s model-specific). A brand new D.E.R. (Direct Electronic Replacement) control is also available, which looks greats, works perfectly, and installs in your dash with no modifications.
This model specific Perfect Fit ELITE™ system allows you to retrofit an original, standard, 1971 Camaro with full air-conditioning. Our system is engineered specifically to use the original 1971 Camaro heater or air conditioning controls using our simple EZ Cable integrators and EZ Wire system. The new fully electric Perfect Fit ELITE™ system uses our ECU to allow infinite adjustability over all modes, providing you with powerful air conditioning, heat on the floor, and dehumidified defrost. The air conditioning connects to new supplied vents and the defrost connects to new supplied defrost diffusers.
The 1971 Chevy Camaro Perfect Fit ELITE™ air conditioning system is designed specifically to bolt into your 1971 Camaro with minimum modification to your vehicle. Each kit comes with detailed, easy-to-follow installation instructions and mounting template.
The Perfect Fit ELITE™ 1971 Chevy Camaro air conditioning system is engineered to actually fit a 1971 Camaro, not a single unit that is adapted to fit a whole product line like our competitors. It comes equipped with carefully sized, large, separate A/C and Heat coils just like factory (OE) systems, not combined A/C/Heat coils often found on aftermarket systems. By using separate coils we improve the cooling and heating capacity of the total system. This makes you cooler much faster!

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designed specifically for a 1971 chevy camaro, this classic auto air perfect fit elite™ system will convert your factory heat-only classic to full climate control. like all fully electronic classic auto air kits, each component was either specifically designed, or carefully chosen to fit your 1971 chevy camaro (that’s why it’s model-specific). a brand new d.e.r. (direct electronic replacement) control is also available, which looks greats, works perfectly, and installs in your dash with no modifications.
this model specific perfect fit elite™ system allows you to retrofit an original, standard, 1971 camaro with full air-conditioning. our system is engineered specifically to use the original 1971 camaro heater or air conditioning controls using our simple ez cable integrators and ez wire system. the new fully electric perfect fit elite™ system uses our ecu to allow infinite adjustability over all modes, providing you with powerful air conditioning, heat on the floor, and dehumidified defrost. the air conditioning connects to new supplied vents and the defrost connects to new supplied defrost diffusers.
the 1971 chevy camaro perfect fit elite™ air conditioning system is designed specifically to bolt into your 1971 camaro with minimum modification to your vehicle. each kit comes with detailed, easy-to-follow installation instructions and mounting template.
the perfect fit elite™ 1971 chevy camaro air conditioning system is engineered to actually fit a 1971 camaro, not a single unit that is adapted to fit a whole product line like our competitors. it comes equipped with carefully sized, large, separate a/c and heat coils just like factory (oe) systems, not combined a/c/heat coils often found on aftermarket systems. by using separate coils we improve the cooling and heating capacity of the total system. this makes you cooler much faster!


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The background of a protagonist can be the life’s blood of the entire story arc.
The background of a protagonist can be the life’s blood of the entire story arc. For Shadow Moon of American Gods, played by actor Ricky Whittle, his Afrocentricity was largely superficial in the first season, though there was the occasional allusion to his pedigree from episode to episode.
However, in season 2 of the popular Starz series about the nature of belief, reality, and magic, Moon’s character arc seems to be bending discernibly toward blackness almost from the very beginning.
During episode 2 of season 2, titled the Beguiling Man, Shadow Moon’s life story is torn from him in a traumatic and invasive interrogation carried out by the modern rendition of Argus, we see Shadow Moon as he was when he first arrived in America with his mother, who is African American and played wonderfully by Olunike Adeliyi.
American Gods 2×05 “The Ways of the Dead” Season 2 Episode 5 Promo – Steeped in Cairo’s history, Shadow learns the ways of the dead with the help of Mr. Ibis and Mr. Nancy; in New Orleans, Mad Sweeney introduces Laura to old friends who share their world of voodoo healing.
Why is this portion so black? Well, aside from it being incredibly rare to behold in a TV setting, the relationship between young Shadow and his mother is endearing and intimate, which most definitely opened my eyes.
Although Shadow is just a skinny kid from France in his mid-teens when arrives in America, he is seen as something of an abomination when he first walks through “the hood” in search of friendship and camaraderie. His naive demeanor, if not his light-skin, make him an immediate target of the less friendly elements of the neighborhood. His overtures of friendship are thrust back down his throat by feet and fists.
As he runs, the police grab him, slam him against a wall and arrest him. He, feeling like the victim, is disheartened. Afterwards, his mother comforts him in a very familiar manner. A manner that places blame on no one figure, but makes an attempt at extending understanding towards all involved.
As a black male who grew up amid and through similar situations while searching for a place in the world, that entire story thread rang with sincerity.
Indeed, an individual who is familiar with how important black mothers are to raising black boys into men, as our first nurturer, first teacher, first healer, and first defender, had to have great input in creating a character who could have easily been cookie-cutter black, rather than discernibly and sincerely so.
Ricky literally had the blackness beat into him. Admittedly, trauma as a catalyst in any story arc is as old as storytelling itself. And, for that reason, many shun this method of storytelling. But said trauma IS necessary in this instance, one in which the storytellers are trying to impart the intestinal fortitude of the dude we’re cheering for, or against.
On the surface throughout much of the first season, the character Shadow Moon seemed rather unexceptional as a protagonist, although I had been enthralled by the concept of American Gods from the very beginning. However, by steadily wrapping him in a sincere, realistic and culturally relevant backstory, Shadow Moon gets increasingly interesting as a protagonist and hero with each passing episode.

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the background of a protagonist can be the life’s blood of the entire story arc.
the background of a protagonist can be the life’s blood of the entire story arc. for shadow moon of american gods, played by actor ricky whittle, his afrocentricity was largely superficial in the first season, though there was the occasional allusion to his pedigree from episode to episode.
however, in season 2 of the popular starz series about the nature of belief, reality, and magic, moon’s character arc seems to be bending discernibly toward blackness almost from the very beginning.
during episode 2 of season 2, titled the beguiling man, shadow moon’s life story is torn from him in a traumatic and invasive interrogation carried out by the modern rendition of argus, we see shadow moon as he was when he first arrived in america with his mother, who is african american and played wonderfully by olunike adeliyi.
american gods 2×05 “the ways of the dead” season 2 episode 5 promo – steeped in cairo’s history, shadow learns the ways of the dead with the help of mr. ibis and mr. nancy; in new orleans, mad sweeney introduces laura to old friends who share their world of voodoo healing.
why is this portion so black? well, aside from it being incredibly rare to behold in a tv setting, the relationship between young shadow and his mother is endearing and intimate, which most definitely opened my eyes.
although shadow is just a skinny kid from france in his mid-teens when arrives in america, he is seen as something of an abomination when he first walks through “the hood” in search of friendship and camaraderie. his naive demeanor, if not his light-skin, make him an immediate target of the less friendly elements of the neighborhood. his overtures of friendship are thrust back down his throat by feet and fists.
as he runs, the police grab him, slam him against a wall and arrest him. he, feeling like the victim, is disheartened. afterwards, his mother comforts him in a very familiar manner. a manner that places blame on no one figure, but makes an attempt at extending understanding towards all involved.
as a black male who grew up amid and through similar situations while searching for a place in the world, that entire story thread rang with sincerity.
indeed, an individual who is familiar with how important black mothers are to raising black boys into men, as our first nurturer, first teacher, first healer, and first defender, had to have great input in creating a character who could have easily been cookie-cutter black, rather than discernibly and sincerely so.
ricky literally had the blackness beat into him. admittedly, trauma as a catalyst in any story arc is as old as storytelling itself. and, for that reason, many shun this method of storytelling. but said trauma is necessary in this instance, one in which the storytellers are trying to impart the intestinal fortitude of the dude we’re cheering for, or against.
on the surface throughout much of the first season, the character shadow moon seemed rather unexceptional as a protagonist, although i had been enthralled by the concept of american gods from the very beginning. however, by steadily wrapping him in a sincere, realistic and culturally relevant backstory, shadow moon gets increasingly interesting as a protagonist and hero with each passing episode.