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Cake By The Ocean (Official Video) Song taken from the SWAAY EP Download: http://republicrec.co/DNCESwaayEx Stream/Share “Cake By The Ocean” on ... Tags: DNCE, Cake, By, The, Ocean, Joseph, Records, Pop Cake By The Ocean DNCE Oh, no See you walking round like it's a funeral Not so serious, girl; why those feet cold? We just getting started; don't you tiptoe, tiptoe, ah Waste time with a masterpiece, don't waste time with a masterpiece You should be rolling with me, you should be rolling with me, ah You're a real-life fantasy, yo[...] Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group International Cake By The Ocean · DNCE Cake By The Ocean ℗ 2015 Republic Records, a division of UMG ... Tags: DNCE, Cake By The Ocean, Cake By The Ocean K'Jon - On The Ocean MP3 Music video by K'Jon performing On The Ocean. (C) 2009 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Tags: Universal, Records On The Ocean K'Jon Man, The moment I been waiting on And my soul is over flowing With anxieties and expectations I'm full of desires I just want it so bad You know And it just seem so real It's right there I just want reach out and touch it Before it all disappears [Verse:] Sometimes It feels like Everything Is pas[...] Ocean Drive Duke Dumont We're riding down the boulevard We're riding into the dark night, night With half the tank and empty heart Pretending we're in love, when it's never enough As the silence filled the lonely air Oh, they can hear knock knock bab[...] The Ocean - Chill Out Music MP3 Join me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Sentientmind. Tags: the, ocean, chill, out, music, marine, life, fish, dolphins Richard Hawley - The Ocean MP3 "The Ocean" from 2005 album Coles Corner. Coles Corner is the fourth studio album from musician Richard Hawley, released in September 2005 in the UK.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
This blog is a great opportunity to share ideas about ways to transform schooling as we know it, to help all students realise their talents, passions and dreams. Be great to hear from anyone out there! Feel free to add a comment to Bruce's Blog and enter e-mail to receive postings Friday, October 12, 2018 Every week Bruce Hammonds and I collect articles to share with teachers to encourage a creative approach to teaching and learning. I welcome suggested articles, so if you come across a gem, email it to me at [email protected] Secondary Traumatic Stress for Educators: Understanding and Mitigating the Effects An article that examines the effect of student trauma on their teachers - a vital read. ‘With this evolving role comes an increasing need to understand and address the ways in which student trauma affects our education professionals. In a growing number of professions, including firefighters, law enforcement, trauma doctors and nurses, child welfare workers, and therapists and case managers, it is now understood that working with people in trauma — hearing their stories of hardship and supporting their recovery — has far-reaching emotional effect on the provider.’ ‘Educational research typically has focused exclusively on collecting evidence to prove or disprove the benefits or intended effects of products, programs, policies, and practices. The recent movement toward evidence-based educational practices and policies is only about gathering and verifying evidence for effects. It shows no concern for negative side effects. Does this mean that educational products are immune to adverse side effects? Does it mean that all educational products have no negative impact on students?’ ‘Inductive learning takes the traditional sequence of a lesson and reverses things. Instead of saying, “Here is the knowledge; now go practice it,” inductive learning says, “Here are some objects, some data, some artifacts, some experiences…what knowledge can we gain from them?”’ achievement of all other goals very unlikely. That goal is to create those conditions that make students want to learn; not have to learn but want to learn more about self, others, and the world. The overarching purpose of schooling and its governance is to support that goal, i.e., to create and sustain contexts of productive learning supportive of the natural curiosity and wonder with which children start schooling’. would be at the center their own education. They would spend considerable time in the community under the tutelage of mentors and they would not be evaluated solely on the basis of standardized tests. Instead, students would be assessed on exhibitions and demonstrations of achievement, on motivation, and on the habits of mind, hand, and heart – reflecting the real world evaluations and assessments that all of us face in our everyday lives.’ ‘In this compulsive age of one-click logins, left and right ‘swipes’ and selfie auto-sharing, it can be easy to let our guard down and cross the line between what is appropriate and what is inappropriate when using social media.’ ‘This is the worst group we’ve ever had.”When I hear a teacher say this, I know those students are in trouble: The person in charge of their well-being, the tone of their classroom, and their opportunities to grow has decided they are beyond saving.’ ‘Many educators indicate that mastering classroom management is one of the most difficult parts of the profession. Teachers who struggle with poor classroom management skills will never get their students to learn at their highest potential. Their students are seen off task, talking to their friends, defiant, and disrespectful The goal is to change the behavior, not to continuously battle for power with a child in the classroom. Sending them out of the classroom only gives in to what some of them ultimately want.Here are five ways to decrease disciplinary issues in the classroom.' ‘In this fast changing world there is no grand plan held by the technocrats in Wellington, as much individuals as they would like to think so! All this certainty was put to rest by Darwin and his theory of evolution. Life evolves and it is impossible to predict what will eventuate. This applies to the universe as much as it own lives. This provides real challenges for individuals and schools. ‘A vision gives an organization a sense of direction, a purpose, but only if it is ‘owned’ and translated into action by all involved.But vision is not enough in itself. The values that any organization has are just as important or even more so because they determine the behaviors that people agree to live within. Alignment of people behind values is vital but too often both vision and values are just words hidden in folders are rarely referred to. What you do must reflect what you believe if there is to be integrity. And any alignment needs to include students and parents as well.’	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Aspire CoffeeWorks Supports Community in Every Cup Thanks to Aspire CoffeeWorks, your morning coffee can do more than just wake you up. Aspire CoffeeWorks is a social enterprise partnership between Aspire, an organization that serves children and adults with developmental disabilities, and Metropolis Coffee Company, an artisan, award-winning coffee roaster. Since 2009, the two have collaborated to create delicious coffees, sold by the bag and as single-serving pods. On the Aspire CoffeeWorks team, adults with and without disabilities work side by side, demonstrating the mutual benefits of an inclusive workforce. Individuals like Bridget have access to opportunities to develop new skills and earn a competitive wage. After learning tasks like bagging, labeling and shipping coffee, Bridget was hired as a production assistant. Today, her role makes up one aspect of her full life. On top of providing these opportunities, 100% of Aspire CoffeeWorks’ proceeds support Aspires’ services and programs that strengthen families and communities. Stock up your own coffee stash or find great gifts for others at their online store here. To learn more about this incredible partnership between Aspire and Metropolis, watch Aspire CoffeeWorks’ short video at this link.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Comics: Scrutinized Main menu Post navigation Super Sons 1 Today, Michael and Taylor are discussing Super Sons 1, originally released February 15th, 2017. As always, this article contains SPOILERS. Michael: “What a delight!” I found myself saying after reading Pete Tomasi and Jorge Jimenez’s Super Sons 1. Super Sons has arguably been one of the most anticipated Rebirth books ever since Jim Lee threw in Damian Wayne and Jon Kent on that teaser poster that your comic book shop gave you back in June. Tomasi and Superman co-writer Patrick Gleason gave us a taste of what to expect from this series a few months ago, and Super Sons 1 carries on that joyful vibe without stumbling. The narrative of Super Sons 1 is a by-the-numbers introductory issue. Tomasi and Jimenez give us some context for the respective lives of Damian Wayne and Jon Kent. On the very off-chance that you weren’t well-acquainted with them: Damian is Robin, son of Batman, the stern father/Dark Knight Detective. Superboy is Jon Kent, son of Superman and Lois Lane, the loving parents/embodiment of wholesome Americana. Through a series of typical schoolyard bullying, childhood double dog dares, and establishing home environments, Tomasi clearly presents who Jon and Damian are. That might sound like rudimentary storytelling – which it may be – but it’s executed masterfully. What makes it work so well is the very reason that Super Sons was such a no-brainer of a series: Jon and Damian work amazingly when paired together. Pairing Superboy with Robin works the on the same level as pairing Superman with Batman – obviously. The contrast of viewpoints, the cynicism vs optimism, the super-powered vs the non-powered, etc. However, if we as readers don’t buy one of those two characters, that dynamic is thrown off and made completely useless. Damian and Jon work because they are two fully-formed, interesting, and captivating characters. Jon Kent is the big-hearted do-gooder you’d want Superman’s son to be, but it should come as no surprise that Damian steals the show in Super Sons 1. Damian is the driving force of the issue; he forces himself into Jon’s life and makes them team-up. Besides dealing with his emerging superpowers, Jon is a normal boy living a normal life. Damian – human he may be – has never lived a normal life, and continues that trend by being homeschooled in the Batcave and gearing up to fight crime at night. Damian jokes about how he “wanted to see how the other half lives.” On some level that’s probably exactly what he wants: to see what a normal childhood is like. He would probably also be hard-pressed to admit that he has fun when he teams up with Jon. I, however, have no difficulty in admitting how thrilled I was to see Damian posing as Jon’s bus driver – what a classic Batman disguise moment! You could argue that Batman is what happens when someone has a lot of money, a lot of time, and a lot of imagination. Here Damian is the teenage version of that. I love that Damian is so bored, so curious, and so devoted that he spies on Jon in such a way. The best part is that Damian plays it all off like these are the completely rational actions of a completely normal teenager. Look how Jorge Jimenez has Damian casually reveal his hiked-up pants and elevator shoes: Better still, Damian puts back on the disguise and returns to his role as bus driver as Jon begrudgingly agrees. Damian tries to get a rise out of Jon at every turn. Twice in one day Damian bursts into Jon’s life unannounced and proceeds to criticize Jon as if he’s the strange one. I wouldn’t call their dynamic “brotherly,” but there’s something to be said about their age discrepancy and the way they interact with one another. I can’t say how old Jon is – Dan Jurgens’ Superman: Lois and Clark marked him at 15, but that’s probably changed. Either way, Jon wants to prove to the older Damian that he’s just as good. Damian, on the other hand, wants a friend, but masks it as a competition with the younger Jon. This is a joyful book and Jorge Jimenez taps into that joy with his characterizations of its stars. I love the long, lanky limbs he gives to the duo and their big faces full of anime-like expression. There was one page that was a little peculiar to me: when Jon is playing cards with his parents. It’s a loving scene that shows how damn nice it is to be Lois and Clark’s son but the perspective is warped a little bit. We’ve got two panels: Lois reaching out to Jon in one, Clark in another and Jon’s silhouette bridging the gap in the gutter between them. It’s an odd, surreal moment that sticks out for me – can’t quite put my finger on what it is. Taylor did this issue fill you with the same glee as it did me? Any thoughts on how our heroes end In the jungle surrounded by robo-replicas? Or that odd prologue with the boy holding his family hostage? Is there any down side to being Jon Kent? Seems like a pretty great life. Taylor: That prologue really threw me off and I honestly have no idea what to make of it. Maybe it’s a reference to some deep DC cut, but even then it’s a bizarre scene to start this series given that it doesn’t have anything to do with the rest of the issue. Similarly, I have no idea how Jon and Damian end up in the jungle being chased by robot versions of themselves, but I’m so excited to see how the series gets there. And that’s the key word here. Like you, Michael, I’m super jazzed by this issue. There’s a ton to like here but I think it all really boils down to the characters of Damian and Jon and how they play off of one another. In particular, what I like about their relationship is that it feels so very much like a real boyhood friendship. Jon is the sweet kid who always wants to do right by everyone while Damian is more of the bad boy. It’s an unlikely relationship but one that has played itself out billions of times before in the history of our planet. Just check out the way Damian pushes Jon to sneak out at night to fight crime. Damian is that kid who gets his friends to go throw rocks at cars or poke a dead body he found by the tracks. He’s basically the Bart Simpson to Jon’s Milhouse. This doesn’t mean Damian’s a bad kid, it’s more that he’s the kid with less reserve who always pushes the envelope. This type of relationship has been explored countless times in other stories but I think it works especially well here because of who these boys are and the burden each carries being the son of their particular father. Of fathers, this issue offers up great reasons for why Jon and Damian act the way they do. Mid-issue there are a pair of scenes that mirror each other in their content. In one, Damian talks to Bruce as the latter prepares for a night of cape-crusading. In the other, Jon enjoys a night with his parents before Clark gets a call from the League requesting his assistance. The unfolding of the scenes are exactly the same, but the way resolve are completely different. In Jon’s home scene, he enjoys a night of cards and good clean family fun with his mom and dad. As Clark as called into the superheroing office he takes the time to express his love both to his wife and his son in a wonderful panel. Smiles and kisses abound and the bright colors imbued by Alejandro Sanchez show that the Kent home is one love and caring. Seeing this, it’s no wonder Jon is caring kid who always tries to do the right thing. He has a family who cares about him and he doesn’t need to seek affection and thrills outside of this context. Damian’s home life is another story. As Batman rushes off, presumably on the same “league thing” as Super Man, his interaction with his son is way different from his super counterpart. Instead of love, Damian is basically told he is inadequate. This isn’t at all surprising for anyone who knows a modicum about Bruce Wayne, but the way this scene is positioned next to Jon’s illustrates just how different each boy’s upbringing is. Damian, is told he isn’t worth a damn yet so it’s no wonder he acts out in dangerous ways. He wants to prove to Bruce that he’s worthy of his admiration and love. Jon, on the other hand, is assured of his love and therefore doesn’t feel the need to act out. He gets all the attention he needs at home. There’s nothing revelatory about these or how they show what motivates each boy. However, their mirror positioning in the issue so aptly demonstrates the difference between Jon and Damian’s world. Not being a regular reader of Superman or Batman, I instantly know everything I need to know about who these characters are for this series. More, because of these scenes I empathize with the characters all the more and I buy into their dynamic as a pint-sized dynamic duo. Given that this is the heart of the series, I hope it’s just a teaser of all the good things to come in later issues. For a complete list of what we’re reading, head on over to our Pull List page. Whenever possible, buy your comics from your local mom and pop comic bookstore. If you want to rock digital copies, head on over to Comixology and download issues there. There’s no need to pirate, right?	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Description 2017 New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays – Official App – Find exhibitor sites, event times and locations for Fieldays. Locate food and drink stalls as well as essential services for the 2017 New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, New Zealand, 14th to 17th June 2017. Plan your visit by saving Fieldays exhibitors to your Favourites list and view your selection on the interactive map. If you are driving to Mystery Creek for Fieldays pin your car’s location when you park to help you find it when you leave. Reviews Seems to work great on el'cheapo Sammy J2. Be nice to see favourites pinned on map and a proximity alert to favourites as you walk around Useless. Search engine of no benefit. Is this the best you can do? Fergus Young Turns out the maps aren't saved off so if the app is closed, the map needs to be re-downloaded upon reopening it. Not ideal. Makes it very cumbersome to use If you are using the event Wifi (as opposed to mobile data) and walking around the venue... Constantly had to reconnect to wifi. In the end, resorted to using mobile data instead. Turns out the maps aren't saved off so if the app is closed, the map needs to be re-downloaded upon reopening it. Not ideal. Makes it very cumbersome to use If you are using the event Wifi (as opposed to mobile data) and walking around the venue... Constantly had to reconnect to wifi. In the end, resorted to using mobile data instead. Rubbish, should have hired programmers to write it. Where do I start? May as well not have an app. The map won't change orientation. The exhibitors can only be viewed alphabetically. Ditto with food places. It has none of the advantages of being a mobile app. Contact me next time, I will find you real programmers. It starts then stops working within 2 or 3 seconds. I have tried a reboot of my Samsung S2 tablet, still will not run beyond the 2 or 3 seconds. I will keep sending my Stop Working Reports - maybe someone will look at them. I hope the Fieldays are better than this app. Well done Worked fine on my phone. Reasonably fast no crashes. From some of the other reviews I think there may be some issues with the user not the app. Deserves more than an average of 2.7... if you can't use your phone that's not a reason to bag the app. Great improvements (BUT) Big improvements on app from previous years. Still buggy which made it frustrating to use. (eg. Opening list of exhibitors took too long. ) Would be good to add blue dot or some sort of identifier showing where user stood on map. Thank goodness the actual event is a million times better than this App. Come on guys sort it out... It freezes ...and falls over. I love coming to field days and unfortunately won't be using this piece of code. Real shame. Happy to change the review when you tune it up. Not too bad. Load half a dozen favourite sites that you plan to visit. It would be good to few all the favourites at once on the map to plan the best route to visit them all. Being able to look up an exhibitor to find the location was real handy. Could be better The sites could be identifiable, you could tap a site and it tell you what it is. It's incredibly slow. Did like the find my car function! Will use app again next year and program in my favourites so i don't miss anything	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Contract Packing Contract Packing We have a large team of our own fully trained, certified packers, all of which have been on a variety of relevant courses. We have our own packing facilities complete with 7500sq foot of cold store space, using the very latest low energy ECA approved refrigeration system. This is complemented with rolling racking to fully utilise capacity. We can store chilled and frozen goods at a variety of temperatures. All of our cold stores are temperature monitored, have CCTV and security alarms.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Re: Can we finally just admit it...? Originally Posted by xBlitzBurghx Whatever happens.... I'm still a Steelers fan. Guess a lot of people will be leaving if we get a few bad seasons. That's the problem, they never leave. They continue to complain about every player, coach, GM, the approach to free agency, yet continue to think they are "fans." They complain if the young guys play and have a learning curve, they complain if the vets play, they complain if we keep players, they complain if a player walks. You get the picture, but they never leave. Re: Can we finally just admit it...? Originally Posted by Get7With7 Just because you're a fan doesn't mean you have to have blind support. I don't give them blind support, but I don't criticize EVERYTHING about the team. This team beat the Super Bowl Champs with Batch. The sky is not falling. We need to tweek a thing here and there, but we are a good team. I don't give them blind support, but I don't criticize EVERYTHING about the team. This team beat the Super Bowl Champs with Batch. The sky is not falling. We need to tweek a thing here and there, but we are a good team. sent from my Galaxy SIII using tapatalk 2 Sorry, but you're overrating the team. When you lose what they have you cannot seriously say the Steelers are a good team without drinking cool-aid. Re: Can we finally just admit it...? Originally Posted by Get7With7 Sorry, but you're overrating the team. When you lose what they have you cannot seriously say the Steelers are a good team without drinking cool-aid. First of all, its kool-aid. Second of all, we were 8-8 with an injuried Ben. How did the Colts do without Manning? We had the #1 defense and an unfocused star wr. We need to tweak a few things and we will be fine.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Medical Tourism to Jordan Overview Jordan has an advanced healthcare system when compared to the offerings of surrounding countries, although a vast majority of the system is highly concentrated in the country’s capital, Amman. The healthcare system in Jordan is divided into 2 main sectors; the public/semipublic sector and the private sector. Both divisions include hospitals, primary care clinics, pharmacies, and other ancillary services. There are currently a little over 100 private and public facilities in Jordan, providing approximately 12,000 beds to Jordan residents and medical tourists. The public sector accounts for the majority of these hospital beds (67%), with the remainder being provided by private hospitals. Jordan Healthcare System The public sector in Jordan’s healthcare system accounts for approximately 67% of all the operating facilities. In addition to the private and public healthcare sectors, a large portion of healthcare in Jordan is offered through programs led by the United Nations and other nongovernmental humanitarian agencies. For example, the United National Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) serves more than 1.1 million people annually. When traveling to Jordan for a medical procedure, it is highly advised to do your due research to determine which facility fits your needs, although we recommend being seen at a reputable private facility. Jordan has an impressive 9 hospitals accredited by the Join Commission International at this time. These include All Essra Hospital, Al Khalidi Hospital & Medical Center, Biolab, Istishari Hospital, Jordan Hospital & Medical Center, Jordan University Hospital, King Abdullah Hospital, King Hussein Cancer Center, and the Specialty Hospital. Top hospitals for medical tourism in Jordan King Abdullah University Hospital: First opened in 2002, King Abdullah hospital quickly gained a reputation as being one of the finest institutions in the country. King Abdullah Hospital was launched with the idea of a being a comprehensive treatment center and to provide all of Jordan with excellent health services, something they’re still doing to this day. Istishari Hospital: Istishari Hospital prides itself on its outstanding patient satisfaction survey results, something they receive on a continual basis. Istishari Hospital utilizes state of the art equipment pair with transparency and efficient governance to provide a patient experience that’s unrivaled by any other institution in the country. Al Khalidi Hospital & Medical Center: One of the leading heart and comprehensive specialty facilities in all of Jordan, Al Khalidi Hospital & Medical Center. A private facility, it was originally founded in 1978 and has a long history of providing patients top-notch care. All Essra Hospital: The All Essra Hospital was first opened in September 2001. All Essra is a private, for-profit institution that provides vital services and procedures while remaining focused on the needs of the patient. All Essra has experience a large growth in incoming patients, and expects to double the bed offerings in the near future. Common treatments done by medical tourists in Jordan Neurological Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Orthopedics Organ Transplants Cost of medical treatments in Jordan The following are cost comparisons between Medical procedures in Jordan and equivalent procedures in the United States: Medical Procedures Procedure US Hospitals Jordan Average Savings Cosmetic Surgeries/Rhinoplasty $5,000-$10,000 $1,690-$2,800 566%-72% Breast Augmentation (standard) $9,162-$10,995 $4,000 Approximately 60% Kidney Transplant $400,000 $20,000 95% Malpractice and liability laws in Jordan There is a Medical Accountability Law that was endorsed by Jordan’s government’s lower house in 2016. Under the law, an insurance fund will be established through the Higher Medical Council to cover medical malpractice, and obliged established to insure practitioners at their premises. Pros Leading Medical Professionals Most doctors working in Jordan study for many years in formal education and training. Jordan has the best healthcare system in the Middle East, and it’s also the safest destination in that area. JCI Accredited Jordan has a staggering 9 facilities that are accredited and recognized by the prestigious Joint Commission International. This illustrates a standard of excellent and a focus on patient care. Low Cost Jordan offers some astoundingly low prices for complex medical procedures. The rates on some of that surgical procedures (especially organ transplants) cannot be beat by any other modern facility in the world. Cons Travel Traffic in Jordan is a bit hectic, especially compared to what those from the Western world are familiar with. Drivers tend to be more aggressive in their movements, which can come as quite a cultural shock to foreigners. Expensive Cost of Living While the cost of medical procedures and services are relatively low when compared to the rest of the world, the cost of living in Jordan is relatively high. Those medical tourists wanting to stay in Jordan during their recovery will quickly learn that lodging, food, and entertainment are the biggest things that can break the bank. Traveling to Jordan Average estimated travel time in hours From/To Jordan New York 14 Los Angeles 16 Miami 15.5 Toronto 15 Paraguay 17.5 Uruguay 18 Venezuela 14 Bolivia 18 Dubai 2 Riyadh 2 Kuwait 2.5 London 5 Entry and exit requirements to Jordan You will need a valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity remaining. One blank passport page is required for stamping. Jordan does issue singly entry visas to US citizens upon arrival. It’s also required to declare if you’re bringing more than JOD10,000 (or other currency equivalence). Statistics for medical tourism in Jordan While hospitals are trying to attract new patients to Jordan, the country underwent a 40% drop in medical tourism from 2015-2016. This was due in part to restrictions place on visa issued citizens from citizens of Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Iraq and due to the serious conflicts between those countries. While Jordan has put forth an impressive effort to attract medical tourists, much work is still needed make it a viable part of their economy and a viable option for those needing treatment.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Romsey is to be home to a brand new Art and Craft Gallery called Rum’s Eg (from the Old English name for Romsey). But this will be a gallery with a difference… it wont make any profit! It is to be a ‘not for profit’ venture, run by the newly established Hampshire Art & Craft Community Interest Company. Once up and running the takings will be used to help local charities and organisations in the community. In the meantime they will be used to fund the on going development of 27 Bell Street, the 3 storey listed building in which Rum’s Eg has taken up residence. The ground floor of Rum’s Eg will be open for a Christmas exhibition, offering an opportunity to buy unusual and exquisite gifts from a selection of Hampshire’s finest artists and makers. The exhibition will run from this Thursday 6th, through to Saturday 22nd of December. After which it will be closing until February 2013, to allow the refurbishment of of the first floor cafe and the second floor workshops to be completed. If you do manage to make it down to Rum’s Eg for this special Christmas opening you will see one of my green oak beam and glass coffee tables as well as some of my smaller, stocking filler, gift items like my oak tealight holders and the BGO Natural bird boxes. You can find more information about Rum’s Eg and the Hampshire Art & Craft CIC, including ways you can help this exciting new venture, on theirwebsite.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Walking towards Horseshoe Tavern in the late afternoon with headphones clad and high spirit, I was leaping at the premise of hearing Peter Silberman’s distort vocals lull me into trance and shouting back the lyrics to ‘Head Rolls Off’ by Frightened Rabbit. Meandering past the dimly lit bar and a few security officers, I found a snug position next to the stage between a set of speakers. The following three hours consisted of worn vocal cords, stolen set lists, and intermittent declarations of undying love to the various performers and audience members alike. Glowing underneath crimson stage lights, a serene Joshua Bertram approached the stage alongside drummer Kerry Latham as the evening’s first act. The pair modestly introduced themselves as Our Brother the Native and began their set to what can only be described as an hour of shattering ambient bliss. With melodic layers abound and warped vocal loops, the duo from Ann Arbor, Michigan flooded the patchwork dance floor with sound. Hidden between two boxes overflowing with wires and electronics, Joshua thanked the now burgeoning audience and finishing the set, left the stage, leaving a comforting ring and gratifying resonance in the crowd’s ears. Our Brother the Native released their third full length titled Sacred Psalms on FatCat Records this past May. Intricate textures and heavy samples imbue their performance as a mesmerizing tribal ritual balanced with shimmering noise flowing seamlessly as if Gang Gang Dance was hosting a sacrificial ceremony with Pocahaunted. The band is finishing their tour making stops in Montréal and Providence, you can find out more about ‘Our Brother the Native’ on their website. The Antlers then took the stage and announced to an astounding reception that it was their first time in Canada and that “this place is awesome”. Horseshoe Tavern suddenly blossomed as the venue overfilled within the first notes of ‘Bear’. Peter Silberman carefully whispered the verses to ‘Atrophy’ as if each listener was part of a graceful secret lasting only that instant. Dim scarlet lightning swept over the audience as the Antlers justified the entire evening with the words… Little porcelain figurines, glass bullets you shoot at the wall. Threats of castration for crimes you imagine when I miss your call. With the bite of the teeth of that ring on my finger, I’m bound to your bedside, your eulogy singer. I’d happily take all those bullets inside you and put them inside of myself. Peter Silberman cries out Atrophy. Darby Cicci plays the keyboard. Something died that moment awash in a communal sway with the crowd – and it was beautiful in a way felt through watching the audience with eyes shut forget that there was ever anything outside the doors of this bar in Toronto. The band fulfilled all the romantic promises of their album Hospice using what few loving words they needed, leaving shivers that would linger long through the falsetto climax of ‘Epilogue’. The Antlers will be celebrating the release of Hospice on French Kiss Records this August in New York, you can learn more about them on their website. “Well, fuck me Toronto, this is great,” exclaimed Scott Hutchison in an animated Scottish accent as Frightened Rabbit adjusted their equipment and took a swig of their drinks. Opening with ‘Modern Leper’ the title track from their latest album The Midnight Organ Fight and following up with ‘Fast Blood’ prompting iPhones and digital cameras to be ripped from pockets and pointed to the stage faster than the band could blare out the chorus. Scott’s brother and drummer Grant Hutchison lead the crowd into shouting out the lyrics to ‘I Feel Better’ as a satisfying reverb poured through the speakers. Concluding ‘Square 9’ drenched in sweat the band concurrently dropped their instruments to the floor and walked off stage to a mixture of sexual innuendo hollered by elated listeners and a deafening chant of ‘Music Now’. Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit plays Modern Leper. Grant Hutchison smashes the drums. A timidly convinced Scott Hutchison returned to the stage and picking up an acoustic guitar ambled uninhibitedly into the audience playing ‘Poke’ as flashes lit up and drinks rose to the ceiling. The folk-tinged trio ended the night with ‘Keep Yourself Warm’ as the audience sang back each verse at twice the volume. Amidst profuse gratitude, a net of tangled wires, and discarded guitars decorating the floor, Frightened Rabbit disappeared off stage. The band is continuing their tour across the United States and Europe throughout September. Find out more about them on their website. Scott Hutchison approaches the crowd during ‘Poke’. A big thank you to the staff at The Horseshoe Tavern who were most accommodating while organizing the show, and of course Our Brother the Native, The Antlers, and Frightened Rabbit for putting on a fantastic concert. To friends both new and old, ear-shattering guitar riffs, and uninhibited dance moves throughout the evening, I thank you for making it a wonderful night out. For more photographs from the show you can check my Flickr. Set List The Modern Leper Fast Blood Good Arms vs. Bad Arms I Feel Better Yawns The Twist Old Old Fashioned Head Rolls Off My Backwards Walk Music Now Floating in the Forth Square 9 Poke Keep Yourself Warm	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 The 1960 Dodge Trucks Campaign In 1960 Dodge Trucks ran an ad campaign that was very forward-looking. Smart, colourful, stylized illustrations were featured in a series of magazine ads (and for related brochures and catalogues) positioning Dodge trucks in a distinctive, contemporary light. Kudos to the art director who sold the client on this approach - and to Dodge for going out on a limb by agreeing to such a unique presentation of their product line! This must surely have been a risky decision. Risky because the style of these illustrations - as beautiful as I think it is - doesn't strike me as terribly appealing to what I imagine as the typical 1950s truck purchaser. The three ads above were previously presented here on Today's Inspiration. Recently I unearthed two more of these gorgeous, innovatively executed ads. Seeing that there was in fact a fairly large group of these ads, I searched online and discovered scans of even more images from the series! What a spectacular series. And what a beautiful and distinctive style! And yet I have never come across it anywhere else... who could this mysterious artist have been? 17 comments: Leif, I agree these are truly prescient work. I would never have guessed that they were from 1959. We think that all the action took place in the 1960s, but you can tell from examples like these that things had already picked up speed in the late '50s. There are elements of Charles Wysocki's work evident here. If they were indeed done by Charles as harald suggests, then mystery solved. Wysocki went on to a successful career in fine art prints and puzzles with his distinctive folk art inspired style. He passed away too young at 73 in 2002. The book I have on his later work is a good one and still available: http://www.amazon.com/Heartland-Charles-Wysocki/dp/1885183054 Leif, Those are certainly great ads. They look like the work of Chuck Wysocki. I worked with Chuck at McNamara Brothers studio before I went to Campbell Ewald. He had a great sense of color and design as you can see from these illustrations. He probably didn't paint the trucks as normally ads like these were done by two artists, a figure/ background illustrator and an automotive artist. The deadlines on these types of ads were usually pretty tight. Leif, I'm going to contact some of my friends, salesman and artists, that worked at McNamara's to see if we can find out who the art director was on those Dodge truck ads. It certainly was a very gutsy approach for truck ads. Not many of the guys are still around, so it may be kinda tough. I think that Harry Wysocki is still around, I'll try to contact him also. I remember those Wysockie illos, while still in art school. They knocked the socks off all of us, and at the time we were frustrated not knowing who did them at first. Maybe Harry Borgman can answer why they usually didn't let the signature show in the illustrations, and no by-line either. It seems that it would indicate the importance of using a quality illustrator. His sense of color was amazing.. a blue sun and combinations that were virtually unused before in illustration. Was Bob Peak influenced by those colors or the other way around? Or, did they just coincidently happen to come up with similar "Expressionistic" color combinations at the same approximate time? Regardless, how could it not be a huge inspiration to students and seasoned illustrators alike. My illustration teacher Bob Foster, who became a popular scifi pocketbook cover illustrator in the 60s' and early 70s', was no less impressed and caught up in the excitement and enthusiasm of those eye catching Wysockie illos. These were the work of Chuck Wysocki, then a Detroit studio artist, at Fairchild Groeneveld Studio if I remember right. After these he moved out to L.A. and became the renouned New England artist, famed for his calendars and magazine art.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Steve Job’s resigination from Apple just over an hour ago caused AAPL stock to drop $20 per share in after hours trading, from 376 to 355. Many investors have been bracing for the news since Job’s medical leave early this year, so the market wasn’t severely impacted. As expected, Tim Cook will now officially take Job’s place as CEO as Steve remains Chairman of the Board. Apple is expected to resume operations as normal, but it remains to be seen what the long-term effect on AAPL stock will be. Apple briefly held to title as most valuable public company in the world, ahead of Exxon Mobil, but it may take some time for Apple to regain their lead after this devastating news.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
The 42, 41, and 30 year old elephants were set to move at the end of next week, but plans were postponed at the last minute. According to the CBC, Canada in the summer is just too hot for these African elephants, whose natural range consists of large parts of sub-Saharan Africa. “We’re in the middle of a heat wave and because the crates are made of steel and there’s some radiant heat potentially. Although the aircraft itself is temperature controlled, you know when the animals are on the tarmac and there’s clearance and so on that has to go on, just for safety sake we’ve decided that we’re going to look at September,” said Julie Woodyer of Zoocheck Canada. Tags About Colin Schultz Colin Schultz is a freelance science writer and editor based in Toronto, Canada. He blogs for Smart News and contributes to the American Geophysical Union. He has a B.Sc. in physical science and philosophy, and a M.A. in journalism.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
João Félix is the Best Young Player of February in the Liga NOS Tags Benfica's forward João Félix was considered the Best Young Player of February in the Liga NOS. The Eagles’ number 79 won the poll promoted by the Sindicato dos Jogadores, with 19,12% of the votes, beating Chiquinho (Moreirense), who amassed 17,07% of the vote, and Rafa Soares (Vitória de Guimarães), with 11,97%. João Félix, in January and February, joins Gedson, the Benfica midfielder who had won the award of Best Young Player of the Liga NOS in August.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Fuzz-rockers Shredd-y for Tooth and Claw Fuzzy Cumbernauld garage-rockers bring their chaotic ruckus to Inverness this Friday. Kyle Walker caught up with the band to find out what the city can expect...Shredd Hello chaps, cheers for answering these! Whereabouts are you reading this from? Sunny Glasgow, slightly hungover on a Saturday morning! You’re back at the Tooth and Claw again next week (Friday, February 15) – looking forward to being back? What can Inverness expect from you this trip up? We are, definitely! We’ve always had fun in Inverness and we’re sure this won’t be any different. Since we were last up (for XpoNorth) we’ve released our second EP, so there’s some new tunes but still the same high energy levels! So talk me through a little bit of Shredd history – how did the three of you meet? And what was the point that made you decide to start a band? We are all originally from Cumbernauld. Mark (bassist) and Harv (guitarist/singer) played in bands together when they were younger, they knew of me (Calum, drummer) through the local music scene and the bands I played in. Cut to years later and we all happened to end up working in the same place, got to know each other a bit better and decided to just have a bit of a mess about in a rehearsal room and it turned into Shredd. Since forming in 2017, it’s fair to say you’ve made a good go of things – SAMA award in 2017, two EPs out already, playing at Xpo and Freakender and alongside bands like Fontaines DC and Black Lips! What do you think it is about what you do – your music, your gigs, everything – that’s had people sit up and take such enthusiastic notice? It’s difficult to say without asking the people that come to the shows I guess, but we’ve always had a simple approach to it and that’s just to keep doing what we enjoy. The songs we write and the gigs we play, we do it because we love doing it so the fact that people have connected with it is just a bonus. How would you describe yourself and your music as a band? Who would you say are your big influences when crafting your tunes? Musically we go with garage rock, that’s probably the simplest way to describe our sound. Our influences are pretty wide ranging but there’s obvious ones, Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall and King Gizzard to name a few. You’ve been racking up the miles over the last few months – with shows in Edinburgh, Paisley, up here, and down in Manchester either happened or on the horizon. What are your favourite things about going out on tour to play live? And how do you wile away the hours on the motorways? We love doing out of town shows, we think it’s really important to get out of Glasgow and do gigs – it's good to get your music out to different places but it’s also just a lot of fun, we get to see cool places and meet cool people. We try and travel together and if we can then just stick on a playlist and chat, not as rock and roll as others I'm sure. What’s been the best gig that you’ve ever played? And what’s been the weirdest? We’ve had loads of amazing shows so it’s difficult, the ones that stand out are our EP/single launch shows in Glasgow. We’ve been lucky enough to have sold out some brilliant venues in Glasgow for the launches and we’ve had great shows. Our show at XPO North last year was actually a highlight as well, we were in this tiny bar and it was so full no one could really move, that was a lot of fun. Not sure about the weirdest show, as I say we’ve been quite lucky and mostly had great gigs. I guess the show at XPO comes to mind again - our car broke down on the way there, we got picked up by a recovery guy who was about 900 years old and the van he was driving seemed even older. He drove us back to Glasgow where we hired a car, bombed it up to Inverness and arrived at this tiny bar made into a venue for the night, we weren’t sure what was going to happen but it ended up being amazing. It wasn’t weird in a negative way, just the situation around it. As a band, what has been the best bit of advice you’ve been given so far, and why was it so important for you? That’s a tough one, our approach is very much just about having a good time and making music we enjoy which we’ve always been encouraged to do because I think it shows in our live shows. What’s been the best/nicest thing somebody has said about Shredd? When we supported Black Lips in Glasgow a guy (who is now a friend) came to speak to us after the show, he had been really keen to see us for ages and had travelled up from Manchester because it was the first show we’d played he’d been able to make, that was cool. With it officially being 2019 now, what are your plans throughout the rest of the year? Well as you said we’re doing some travelling for shows just now, that will be us up until the end of March. Beyond that we’ll be releasing some new music, playing some festivals and just doing as many shows as possible before the end of the year. Shredd play The Tooth and Claw tonight, with support from Monsters in the Ballroom and Liam Ross. Doors open 8pm and tickets cost £4.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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When Should You Leave Your Church? As virtually everyone knows by now Senator Barack Obama has removed himself, and his family, from the membership at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. This happened following the sermon preached at Trinity by Father Michael Pfleger, a priest who has been a friend to Obama for some time and a man who even had a volunteer role in his campaign for a season. Father Pfleger has been a popular priest inChicago for some years, serving an African-American Catholic parish as a Roman Catholic priest. All politics aside I am saddened that all of these events came to this place. I can’t help but think that this controversy ended poorly for the Obama and his church. Whereas he once said he could no more deny his friendship with Jeremiah Wright than his relationship with his own family now he runs away from the people he worshiped with for twenty years because there is obvious political fallout to his membership. Whereas he gave such a brave and stirring speech several weeks ago, meant to put all this behind him, now he opts for leaving the church when another explosion occurs. One thing is certain, leaving a church should never be a decision any of us makes with ease. We should never do it lightly. There are reasons to leave a church, I do not deny, but most of the ones that I have heard over the years fall well short of what I think are truly good reasons. In Obama’s case he clearly was advised that membership at Trinity was now too politically harmful. The precedent here is that membership in one’s church become an “issue” in presidential politics. This can’t be a good precedent at all. I respected Obama for distancing himself from Wright’s comments, at least those that were generally unacceptable, while at the same time retaining his friendship with Wright and and his membership in his church. I can’t say that I respect this choice to leave in the same manner. Question: Should you be a member of a church only where the pastor says what you agree with week by week? I would suggest that membership in a congregation where the pastor now and then troubles you could be quite beneficial if it is handled properly. I do not become a member of a church based on agreement with the pastor. When the media, and the right-wing pundits, went after Obama relentlessly the assumption was that people should be members of churches only where the pastor’s positions on various important issues lined up with their own. If the pastor sounded like a racist then you should not be a member. That is so easy for white media to argue when many of them remained in a church where racism was (and in some cases still is) inherent to the very culture of the church. But what pastor has not resorted to rhetorical flourishes that he might now wish he could take back? (I believe strongly in extemporaneous speaking in the pulpit so I have clearly failed on this front myself.) And I have also said things that should not be taken quite so literally either. The goal of preaching is that through many human words the living Word of God might be heard. The media has no concept of this idea and the sad fact is that few of us do either. Scriptural truth is passed along in many ways. A church has an educational ministry, a worship ministry, a prayer ministry, a care ministry, etc. No one pastor, on a single day or through a few sermons, determines the whole ministry of that church. The pastor uses images, stories, and ideas to stir the thoughts and the imagination of listeners. A good minister will handle Holy Scriptures well. Some do not handle them well at all. The Rev. Jack Cherry, pastor of Clover Hill Reformed Church (RCA) in Hillborough, New Jersey, suggests in this month’s Church Herald magazine, that the better question here might be: “Is there a tipping point?” Is there ever a time when an individual needs to find a different place of worship and ministry for their local church? The answer, of course, is yes. I had people leave my congregation (during my 20 years of pastoral labor) and I felt some of them made the right decision. I had others leave when I felt they quit way too soon, more over not hearing the whole story clearly enough. At what point do you say, “enough is enough” and then leave a church? There is no simple answer. There is no “one size that fits all” solution to this troubling issue. Certainly heresy or unrepentant sin in the leadership would be good reasons to leave a church. But even here you have to be careful that the right process has been followed. In our modern context one person’s heresy could be historically faithful Christian teaching. I preached, for example, on the Trinity some years ago and several felt I was a heretic when the opposite was really the case. I am sure of this much. Good pastors will offend us now and then. They must, in fact, trouble us and they will even trouble those from outside the church who hear their words and do not have a context or a spiritual understanding of them. The church is never to be a political club of the like-minded. It should rather be a diverse and different group of folks who are united by their common commitment to Christ and his kingdom, not to their own agenda. The world cannot understand this at all. What saddens me is that much of the church doesn’t understand it either.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009 What you don't know can't hurt you... A couple of days ago, I sent Gavin upstairs to clean up his room. He obediently (which he rarely does) went up stairs and cleaned his room. When I went to check on his progress, his room was surprisingly super clean! I praised him about his successful bedroom cleaning. We talked about his success all night and he was really proud of himself. Later in the evening, after he was in bed, I went in to check on him. As you can see, he was sound asleep. For some reason (maybe a childhood memory), I was prompted to look under his bed. Oh boy! To my surprise, this is where all his toys were. I guess we have never discussed that "putting toys under the bed" was not an appropriate place to put them away. As far as he was concerned, he had done what I asked him to do. The toys seemed pretty happy under his bed, and if I am being honest, I prefer them there versus all over his floor. The morning after, I praised Gavin again for his super success of cleaning his room. I then addressed the question, "where did you put all of your toys?" He innocently told me, "I put them under the bed Momma." There was no foul play here. He was just doing what he was told. Gotta love you for that little G! :) For future reference though, we do have several wicker baskets that would also be a nice resting place for your toys. Followers Me and My Love Silly Little Boys playlist About Me I am a wife, mother, friend, sister, daughter. I love having genuine relationships with people. My goal each year is to grow closer to God. I created this blog so that my boys would have a glimpse of their life when they get older...and also a glimpse of their mom. Welcome to my life. :)	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Project Team Client Area Project Year Photographs Text description provided by the architects. The design for this music school is based upon the creation of two hermetic chambers to house rehearsals inside a large space in a historic building located in Nova Prata, Brasil. The configuration of such boxes turns the residual space into two ambients that, even though are continuous, configure different spaces for different activities. The proposal aims to enrich the users experience while using the as little compositive elements as possible. When entering the school, one arrives at a foyer located between two chambers, where the administration and reception are; going further inside the school, a new space emerges, where students can practice before and after class, interacting and sharing knowledge. The interior of the chambers was designed in order to optimize the acoustics and the comfort of the users. The lighting solution maintains the 3,65-meter-high ceiling and creates a lower light surface, increasing the comfort without losing the acoustic properties of the original building. A series of furniture were designed to meet the overall resource economy of the project. The material used in the furnishing is the same OSB that covers the interior of the chambers, assuring unity to the design. The different models satisfy the different users needs, from instrument practice to administrative functions.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Marianna Mkrtchyan Russia to deliver another batch of TOS-1A heavy flamethrowers to Azerbaijan in the near future Russia will deliver another batch of TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" heavy flamethrowers to Azerbaijan in the near future, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) Concern of Russia, represented in KADEX-2014 defense expo in Astana, APA reported. The next batch includes 6 vehicles. The vehicles will be handed over to the Azerbaijani side after they are tested by UVZ specialists in Azerbaijan. UVZ said 18 TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" heavy flamethrowers must be delivered to Azerbaijan according to the contract signed with Azerbaijan. The first batch of 6 vehicles was delivered to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry last year. Those vehicles were demonstrated in the military parade in Baku in June.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Reheated-coffee-reading. Glad you found us! I don't ski, I don't drink craft beer and I don't have a dog, but by golly I am a real Colorado native girl. So now you can still believe in unicorns! Here's my ode to motherhood, you know because all of us bloggers write like we were the first, only and last mama out there. May 1 Mini Adventure: El Jebel Shriner Circus Last Saturday we went to the El Jebel Shriner's Circus! Sometimes events and things to come to you without you necessarily searching them out. At least that was the case for us, with this circus. We were at Dunkin' Donuts the morning of my birthday and we were sitting outside on the patio, waiting for Baba to come, (he originally wanted to surprise me at home with coffee and the sweetest cake with blow horns and a banner which I saw when I got home,) but we had already left for the day when he called so he met us. We were giving him hugs when a kind gentleman came up to me and handed me two tickets for the kiddos to this circus. We tucked them away and said we would take the girls. On this drizzly, snowy Saturday we put on our jeans and rubber boots, festive tops and made our way up to Broomfield's 1st Bank Center to see the El Jebel Shriner Circus. I am still not sure of what the organization is about. Anybody? I have always seen the group and their tasseled hats at parades. The circus was, well, just, so so guys. Definitely not your Barnum & Bailey classic, more leaning towards the true historic beginnings of what a circus is built on... oddness... weirdness... The ring leader was fabulous, with a booming voice on the mic, and his exaggerated intros were hilarious, "Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, get ready for the most TERRIFYING, BRAVE performance EVER!" However, where were the clowns?! This guy in the photos below was all we got...There was a live trio band below, a trumpet, keyboard and drums, but the transitions between acts were LONG, and boring. Too long for a two year old. Arlo did surprisingly well throughout the show and even with her teething! Remy was the antsy one. I really like the duo who did the tight rope, the large double wheel and the motor bike on the tight rope. The trapeze artists were nice too. I did not care one bit for the tiger or elephant acts. The intermission was lengthy as well, and they had jumpy castles for the kids and rides on the elephant, but we were not going to pay $5 for her to jump for one minute and try to coax her out of there for the last half of the show. So we got some attitude and grief for skipping that. It was blown up in the corner taunting Remy and if you ask her today what her favorite part of the circus was, she'll answer, "The jumpy castle." She has been mentioning and requesting a jumpy castle daily for her upcoming birthday party. Actually, my FAVORITE act was the Chicago Boyz gymnasts at the end! GREAT tumbling, and fun music and too bad the energy of the audience wasn't really quite where it should have been for them. Hubby's favorite act was probably Irina the hoola hooper in the beginning who was wearing what looked to be an ice skating costume for Fire Bird. Imagine a sheer unitard with glittery heels and red and orate tail feathers at the middle of the tush and the front. He turned to me and said, "Babe... I think she's not wearing any clothes..." Haha! This was true! We went at 11 am and it didn't let out until nearly 2. We were all pretty "hungry," at that point. The $10 cotton candy we had three bites of wasn't cutting it. We had cheeseburgers at Wendy's on the way home. It was a fun and memorable morning, reflecting on the show now, but I don't think I would pay for two adult tickets again as we had, but it was an experience! Thanks for the kiddo tickets kind stranger! Without that kindness, we would not have had such an adventurous and quirky Saturday morning, at least not with the Shriners!	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
September 5, 2002-- The University of Virginia can proceed with its proposed parking garage, the state’s secretary of administration announced late Wednesday. “My actions allow construction to proceed at the university’s discretion, but under condition that the university pay for all traffic and safety improvements directly related to the garage,” Sandra D. Bowen wrote to U.Va. President John T. Casteen III. She noted that the nature and cost of those improvements will not be clear until a new traffic study being commissioned by the University and the City of Charlottesville is complete. The city is advertising for traffic engineering firms interested in conducting the study, to be paid for by the University. The deadline for submitting bids is Sept. 13, with the study to be completed by Nov. 30. The University already has committed to pay more than $5 million for several improvements related to traffic in the area, including a new connection between Massie Road and the U.S. 29/250 bypass, the expansion of one lane west from the garage’s Ivy Road entrance, and synchronizing six traffic signals on Ivy Road and Emmet Street. Leonard W. Sandridge, U.Va. executive vice president and chief operating officer, further agreed, in an Aug. 29 memo to Bowen, “to cover the reasonable costs associated with implementing any traffic mitigation measures recommended by the new study related to traffic flow generated by the garage, and the vehicular movements into and out of the garage.” A second condition of Bowen’s approval is that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have a continuing role in the process. She said that VDOT must approve the scope of the new traffic study and must review the completed study to be sure it has been properly conducted. In addition, “I strongly recommend that the university and the City of Charlottesville include VDOT in the steering committee that will oversee this project,” Bowen wrote to Casteen. The University has agreed with her recommendation. The University’s contractor will begin preliminary work next week to prepare the site for construction, said Colette Sheehy, vice president for management and budget. “Now that we have learned we can proceed, we hope to move forward as promptly as possible,” she said. “Our goal has always been to have this garage available next fall, so the students and employees who now have permits on the north side of Massie Road will have an off-street place to park when those spaces are eliminated.” Contact: Louise Dudley, (434) 924-1400 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact the Office of University Relations at (434) 924-7116. Television reporters should contact the TV News Office at (434) 924-7550.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
The single-serve or single-cup coffeemaker has gained popularity in recent years.[5] Single-serve brewing systems let a certain amount of water heated at a precise temperature go through a coffee portion pack (or coffee pod), brewing a standardized cup of coffee into a recipient placed under the beverage outlet. A coffee portion pack has an air-tight seal to ensure product freshness. It contains a determined quantity of ground coffee and usually encloses an internal filter paper for optimal brewing results. The single-serve coffeemaker technology often allows the choice of cup size and brew strength, and delivers a cup of brewed coffee rapidly, usually at the touch of a button. Today, a variety of beverages are available for brewing with single-cup machines such as tea, hot chocolate and milk-based specialty beverages. Single-cup coffee machines are designed for both home and commercial use. The gist: The Nespresso Inissia is very similar to the Pixie. It also comes with one-touch options for either a single espresso or lungo cup size. It pumps with 19 bars of pressure and also heats up in less than 25 seconds. With over 2,500 reviews, it stands out with a 4.4 star rating on Amazon. The Inissia has more or less the same internal workings as the Pixie (including the 0.7 liter water tank), so the quality of espresso produced should be pretty identical. The difference: unlike the Pixie, which is made of metal, the Inissia's exterior is mostly plastic and has a slightly funkier design. However the Inissia comes in several colors, including red, black, silver, and titan. A drip coffee system is far superior to an instant coffee maker. For some, the smoother, less intense taste and aroma of a drip coffee system is a lot more palatable than the bitter coffee that tends to be produced by a French press. Not only that, but a drip coffee system is versatile – you can ground up your coffee beans to use in your system, and you can also buy premade blends. "I've wanted an espresso machine for a while now but just don't have the room for it. I started researching the Nespresso line and wasn't sure how I'd like it at first. I am not usually a fan of pod style coffee machines and was worried about how well this would perform. I got the Pixie model because I don't have a big kitchen and this thing takes up barely any space on my counter. The water heats up quickly so in less than a minute you can have a cup of espresso. As other people have mentioned, it is kind of loud but it is only for a few seconds and doesn't seem to disturb anyone else in my house. The few seconds of noise is worth it for me to have a delicious latte a few minutes later. There is a little box that collects the pods (up to 10 I think) for easy disposal. I also feel like the Nespresso pods have a much better flavor that other pod coffee. If you want a quick espresso and don't have a lot of space for a machine then I highly recommend the Pixie. I am very happy with it and use it daily." In later years, coffeemakers began to adopt more standardized forms commensurate with a large increase in the scale of production required to meet postwar consumer demand. Plastics and composite materials began to replace metal, particularly with the advent of newer electric drip coffeemakers in the 1970s. During the 1990s, consumer demand for more attractive appliances to complement expensive modern kitchens resulted in a new wave of redesigned coffeemakers in a wider range of available colors and styles. It also automatically pre-infuses the coffee, allowing the grounds to vent their CO2 and “bloom.” Remember, only half of the machines we tested had this feature, and it proved to pay off in our taste tests. The four machines we recommend all pre-infuse. Only one coffee maker without it, the Hamilton Beach, performed well at all in our taste tests — but that guy was so cheap and flimsy, part of the brew basket broke during our testing. Sorry, Hamilton Beach. If you’re ready to drop serious money on a high-quality espresso machine that produces smooth, complex shots, our pick is the Rocket Espresso Appartamento Espresso Machine. The machine lets you cycle quickly between steaming milk and pulling espresso: It uses a heat exchanger, rather than the more typical thermoblock, which means that the Rocket’s boiler heats all the way up to milk-steaming temperatures when you first turn it on. When you’re ready to pull shots, the heat-exchanger sends a burst of cool water through a copper tube in the boiler, bringing the temperature briefly back to espresso-friendly levels before heating back up. Moka pots, also known as stove top espresso makers, are similar to espresso machines in that they brew under pressure and the resulting brew shares some similarities, but in other respects differ. As such, their characterization as "espresso" machines is at times contentious, but due to their use of pressure and steam for brewing, comparable to all espresso prior to the 1948 Gaggia, they are accepted within broader uses of the term, but distinguished from standard modern espresso machines. "Oh my goodness! I never knew such a thing existed. This tiny espresso maker makes great espressos! I have taken this to work with me and everyone is jealous. I mean everyone is jealous for real. I think I even persuaded some of my colleagues to buy one themselves! How funny is that? It's so easy to use. I usually use hot water to begin with and I don't bother with getting it to heat my water for me because that just takes a little bit too long. Holding the button for more than 5 seconds will activate the pressurized pumping gear. It is all electronic so you don't have to make any difficult pumping like in some other smaller products. The coffee comes out just as good as any espresso you can make. And the pods are crazy cheap. I found pods that are literally $0.10 each." The Strategist is designed to surface the most useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Some of our latest conquests include the best women’s jeans, rolling luggage, pillows for side sleepers, ultra-flattering pants, and bath towels. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change. An espresso machine brews coffee by forcing pressurized water near boiling point through a "puck" of ground coffee and a filter in order to produce a thick, concentrated coffee called espresso. The first machine for making espresso was built and patented in 1884 by Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy. An improved design was patented on April 28, 1903, by Luigi Bezzera. The founder of the La Pavoni company bought the patent and from 1905 produced espresso machines commercially on a small scale in Milan. Multiple machine designs have been created to produce espresso. Several machines share some common elements, such as a grouphead and a portafilter. An espresso machine may also have a steam wand which is used to steam and froth liquids (such as milk) for coffee drinks such as cappuccino and caffe latte. The K575 Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker combines impressive design, and top-of-the-line technology into one powerful package – the ultimate coffee maker. With customizable settings including strength and temperature control, and with the most brew size options – any size from 4 to 30 oz. – you can brew the perfect cup, mug, or carafe of your favorite beverages at the touch of a button. Choose from hundreds of delicious varieties from the brands you love, all easily brewed thanks to... On August 27, 1930, Inez H. Pierce of Chicago, Illinois filed patent for the first vacuum coffee maker that truly automated the vacuum brewing process, while eliminating the need for a stove top burner or liquid fuels.[1] An electrically heated stove was incorporated into the design of the vacuum brewer. Water was heated in a recessed well, which reduced wait times and forced the hottest water into the reaction chamber. Once the process was complete, a thermostat using bi-metallic expansion principles shut off heat to the unit at the appropriate time. Pierce's invention was the first truly "automatic" vacuum coffee brewer, and was later incorporated in the Farberware Coffee Robot. Experience gourmet boutique style coffee house coffee and Experience gourmet boutique style coffee house coffee and froth that will leave you wanting more. This battery-operated frother adds an expert touch to lattes cappuccinos and macchiatos. The soft-touch push down button and chrome stand make this easy to use and convenient to store. More + Product Details Close Supply your foodservice establishment with a commercial coffee maker, so you can offer your customers hot beverages and caffeine boosts any time of the day. Not only is coffee quick and easy to make, but it can also lead to increased profits. Plus, coffee is customizable, which means you’ll be able to accommodate almost anyone’s drink request. Read more The simplicity starts with its design: a single button with a scrolling dial underneath an LED interface. That button is the only one on the entire machine. With it, you set the time, set the water temperature, set how many cups you want brewed, and when you want the brewing to start. It takes a second to get the hang of it, but we were impressed with how intuitive it is — a stark contrast to a machine like the Moccamaster KBT 10-Cup Coffee Brewer, which had so many extra pieces, it required constant consultation of the instruction manual. Water quality also plays a massive role in the way your coffee tastes. As we discovered in our review of the best water filters, water isn’t tasteless. Total dissolved solids (TDS) are what give “good tasting” water its sweetness — in fact, the SCAA recommends water with 150 milligrams per liter of TDS to brew coffee. (Want to check your water? A TDS reader is only about 15 bucks.) The dishwasher-safe, BPA free model from Takeya can brew up to a quart of concentrated cold brew coffee. It not only yielded one of the best tasting brews, it also aced our usability tests. The brewer is easy to set up, offers a durable build, and is simple to clean and store for later use. It is also the only brewer that is air-tight while it brews, allowing you to easily store the brewer on its side in a packed fridge. Based in Lancaster, PA, WebstaurantStore is the largest online restaurant supply store serving food service professionals and individual customers worldwide. With thousands of available products and over 5.5 million orders shipped, we have everything your business needs to function at its best. Over the years we have expanded our selection of wholesale supplies and commercial equipment to include healthcare, educational, and hotel supplies. It scored the highest in our out-of-the-box taste test, brewing coffee our tasters described as “light” with subtle notes of blueberry, citrus, cherry, tobacco, and hazelnut. The machine simply brews great coffee, and it takes its job seriously. If you’re interested in playing around with the flavor and extraction of your roast, the Behmor Brazen gives you more access to more variables. You can adjust water temperature, play with pre-infusion times (15 seconds to four minutes) — it even has you enter your altitude to better determine water’s boiling point, and calibrate its internal thermometer during setup. The gist: The Litchi Portable is similar to the Cisco in that it's very simple to use. Rather than Nespresso pods, use the measuring scooping to add ground coffee to the two-filter basket. Then, add hot water to the chamber and manually push the pressure pump until the coffee comes out. Soon you'll be brewin' the good stuff into the little included cup (even add a little milk if you want to go the cappuccino route.) The Barista Express espresso machine uses a 15 Bar Italian Pump and a 1600W Thermocoil heating system to make rich espresso. Since it's a semi-automatic machine, the Breville automatically adjusts water temperature after steam to extract the most flavor out of your beans. The machine also has a 67 fl.oz (2L) water tank with a nice handle for easy removal, and it comes with a replaceable water filter. The built-in burr grinder is high quality, and you can easily adjust the grind size and amount with a dial on the front of the machine. You can choose to use either a single- or double-wall filter basket, and the grinder will automatically adjust to give you the right about of coffee grounds for your brew. Reviewers love that it comes with the grinder and praise its quality. “Self-identified coffee snob. Couldn’t be happier. Easy to operate, functions as advertised, instructions are clear. The metal filter included does what it needs to do. I recommend a relatively coarse grind (imagine the feel of cornmeal) with the metal filter to get the full flavor of the coffee. If you’re a bit of a coffee snowflake (no disrespect intended) and don’t like the ‘mud’ at the bottom of the cup, you should stick with the paper filter. Either way, the coffee maker itself does the job nicely.” Experience gourmet boutique style coffee house coffee and Experience gourmet boutique style coffee house coffee and froth that will leave you wanting more. This battery-operated frother adds an expert touch to lattes cappuccinos and macchiatos. The soft-touch push down button and chrome stand make this easy to use and convenient to store. More + Product Details Close We spent 46 hours on research, videography, and editing, to review the top choices for this wiki. Stopping by your favorite coffee shop every day for your morning fix gets costly, not to mention time consuming. Skip the lines and the expense with one of these espresso makers. We've included both premium and budget models so that every one can find the best machine for their needs. Now you can enjoy a latte or cappuccino in minutes, in the comfort of your own home. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to support our work. Skip to the best espresso machine on Amazon. “This is simply an amazing machine. I have had NO trouble with it whatsoever. … The quality of the espresso is better than what I get out of the coffee shops — using their beans. It took me a long time to tune in the perfect cup of espresso/latte/cappuccino, and there are variables, but mostly in the beans you buy. I had to buy a decent burr grinder, but considering the investment in the machine, another $150 for a good burr grinder is nothing. I only run filtered water through the machine. I love this machine. I have poured over 2,500 shots through it. Not a single problem with the machine. Many mistakes by the operator, but I will take my espresso out of this machine before any store bought cup-o-Joe.” Domestic electrification simplified the operation of percolators by providing for a self-contained, electrically powered heating element that removed the need to use a stovetop burner. A critical element in the success of the electric coffee maker was the creation of safe and secure fuses and heating elements. In an article in House Furnishing Review, May 1915, Lewis Stephenson of Landers, Frary and Clark described a modular safety plug being used in his company's Universal appliances, and the advent of numerous patents and innovations in temperature control and circuit breakers provided for the success of many new percolator and vacuum models. While early percolators had utilized all-glass construction (prized for maintaining purity of flavor), most percolators made from the 1930s were constructed of metal, especially aluminum and nickel-plated copper. “To me, a great drip-coffee machine is a reliable one with a timer (which is an awesome feature for large families). The Cuisinart DCC-3200 might not be the first choice of snobby coffee experts, but to me it does the trick. It’s cheap and works just fine (it’s actually the one I use myself at home). I love that I can program the timer and wake up to the smell of fresh coffee. Also, friends and family think you’re the best host when they stay with you (even though you’re still sleeping).” — Guillaume Guevara, founder of Miscelanea NY Its straightforward ethos is conceptualized in the simple design and operations of the machine. You can conveniently pour up to 44 ounces or 1.3 liters of water into the water tank, then add spoonfuls of your favorite coffee grounds to the basket, and finally flip the switch and sit back as you see the water slowly travel from the tank over to the shower head The very first espresso machines worked on a steam-pressure basis, and they’re still in use today. With this type of machine, steam or steam pressure is used to force water through the coffee grounds and produce espresso. Some steam-driven machines can produce a measure of foam “crema.” But they can’t generate enough pressure or provide the precise temperature control necessary to produce true espresso: They simply make a very strong cup of coffee. However, they cost considerably less than pump-driven machines. Our verdict is that if you’re a true espresso lover and seeking to make a good shot at home, we recommend you steer clear of steam-driven machines. They’ll likely disappoint you. The built-in burr grinder is high quality, and you can easily adjust the grind size and amount with a dial on the front of the machine. You can choose to use either a single- or double-wall filter basket, and the grinder will automatically adjust to give you the right about of coffee grounds for your brew. Reviewers love that it comes with the grinder and praise its quality. Hamilton Beach 49980A is made for occasional drinkers and caffeine aficionados alike, with the system fixed with all of the latest programs while still being relatively affordable. This low maintenance coffee maker can brew a basic cup of coffee or a premium roast in minutes, with the stainless steel chassis providing a single serving or 12 cups for a larger party. “I purchased the machine for myself as a birthday present, and I’ve had it for about six weeks. We have a Pavoni espresso machine, which my husband loves for his espressos, but I think it’s a pain for making lattes: grinding the beans, tamping down the pod, ‘pulling’ the lever (which will be really hard if you tamp it too densely), steaming the milk, and then cleaning the steaming wand, not to mention what a pain it is to refill the water chamber (turn off, wait till pressure is gone, then you can refill). Why am I listing all of these steps? Because that’s what you don’t have to worry about with the Lattissima! Here are my steps now: Turn on the machine, get the milk container out of the fridge and plug it into the front, put an espresso capsule in the top, stick a mug under the spout, and push the Latte button. Done. You do need to clean the frother, which is just putting another cup under the spout, turn the milk to “clean” and let it clean, then you can remove the milk container and stick it in the fridge. I clean the milk container once a week, soaking all the pieces in a bowl of hot, soapy water for a few hours.” CR’s take: Like the model above, the Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew takes whole coffee beans and grinds them fresh for each pot. It features programming, brew-strength control, a water filter, a permanent coffee filter, and auto-shutoff. This model earns a great rating for carafe handling. The stainless steel finish and glass carafe certainly elevate the experience of using it. Cuisinart brewers also received an Excellent rating for owner satisfaction. But the performance and finish come at a premium—this machine costs significantly more than the Black+Decker Mill & Brew.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
2012 RNC Protest Awards As with every major event, some self-satisfied schmuck comes along and deigns it his or her distinct honor to decide who were the best dressed, worst dressed, most improved, most likely to, most popular and funniest. In the case of The March on the Republican National Convention (RNC), that self-satisfied schmuck would be moi. Most Likely To Be Shot By A Vigilante Neighborhood Watch Member It’s A Good Thing George Zimmerman Can’t Leave Orange County *** Most Likely To Have Thought Black Bloc Was A Fashion Trend “Are We Supposed To Wear The Bandana As A Mask Or As A Scarf? It’s Cuter As A Scarf.” 42 thoughts on “2012 RNC Protest Awards” OMG, are you staying up all night BB or do these awesome riffs just roll out of your head as you roll out of bed? You need to tweet these to The Daily Show….I’ll take your RNC coverage any day over the major networks. Samantha Bee’s got nothing on you. Am sending out via FB and Twitter so everyone I know can start their day with a Miss Snarky Pants smile. =) I’m no vigilante but I might shoot a some of the people in these pictures for smelling bad. Hoodies in Tampa in August? The liberal agenda shouldn’t stink, people. It should practice better hygiene. At least the vaginas were clean. That’s important. A telephoto lens is very handy in times of protest. You should get hazard pay…well first you should get pay and THEN you should get hazard pay. Why isn’t someone paying you? I’m going to protest. Get me my black hoodie! Erm…okay. I agree that it was shameful that the RNC didn’t give Ron Paul the coverage that he deserved at the convention. They’re only screwing themselves because he could have turned votes Mitt’s way…but I don’t consider that to be a tragedy. It just confirms why I am voting for Obama! You really should have covered our convention. The Greens are much more award-worthy. That’s on the convention floor, where the public was ALLOWED. Well, I take that back. It’s apples & oranges. We didn’t have any protestors. Barely had any press. If you could get onto the floor of the GOP convention, I’m sure we’d get a magnificent post from you. I have been trying so hard (and it’s futile) to avoid politics lately. But who could resist this? Humor as the great unifier. Since I live in the black helicopter headquarters of the world, and probably the protesting center of the universe, I feel your pain. And if I could be half as funny as you, I’d run for office myself. Hey… Thanks, Ms. T! Though I meander into the world of political humor on occasion, I tend to stay away as politics is proving to be the most partisan. I’m so glad that you enjoyed this, but I will be returning to my traditional programming soon…now that the RNC is finally over and the helicopters have stopped hovering over my building. I miss the Liberals of olden days,you know the Kennedy’s days.Those Libs have more concern for others and RESPECT the Republicans as a fair opponents.Also They Love USA–and HATE the Commies.They are HARDCORE in their believe.Although those old Libs got things right but their next generation got saturated in petty radicalism and you know….. The LSD Induced Hippies. The Libs today are so comical in comparison with the old ones. Miss Snarky Pants I'm Miss Snarky Pants, "MSP" if you're nasty. I live with my awesome hubby and our three cats in Florida. This is a blog for horrible people. How do you know if you're horrible? Read a blog post and if you smile, you basically suck. If you laugh, you have no soul. In fact, I'm willing to bet you're the kind of person who's farted and blamed it on a stranger. It's okay. So have I, but I blamed mine on an entire HVAC system. If you burp like a 9-year-old, thank God for the miracle of high-waisted jeans, or occasionally serve up evil, processed, frozen pot pies for dinner, you're in the right place. I understand you. I also didn't appreciate being blamed for that fart. At a wedding? C'mon. Seriously, if some blogs leave you feeling hopelessly inadequate, this one will leave you feeling oddly superior. Smarter, maybe. Happier. Who knew having no soul could feel so good? So, if you'd like to read about the adventures of my muffin top, how I accidentally insulted Alan Alda, or why I hate witty people, please, by all means, read on. Horrible people have to stick together.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
/// Blog Archive 11 Jan / 2016 January blues? Not in Bunaken!Statistically speaking, this week is when most people around the globe are hit by the so-called January blues – but not our team in Bunaken. Granted, this is one of the quieter times of the year, but with guests completing three dives a day, our dive guides are still busy looking for creatures large and small. What’s even better is that with fewer divers around we have a good chance to have our chosen dive sites all to ourselves – plenty of time to hang out with Napoleon wrasse, watch our favourite sea turtles munch away in the morning and search for smaller critters. Read More 05 Jan / 2016 Happy New Year from Two Fish Divers Bunaken. It’s been a busy few days over New Year in Bunaken with guests from all corners of the world enjoying great visibility, calm conditions and encounters with creatures big and small. Read More 30 Dec / 2015 Week 3 of my dive master training was full of tests and assessments, in the water and on land. One experience that stands out is the equipment exchange underwater which would be a little tricky even without instructors causing a few extra problems. Not to mention underwater mapping which is definitely a fun experience – you think you’ve drawn the dive site on your underwater slate and then you look at it on the surface and can’t make sense of it! Read More 28 Dec / 2015 Santa Claus might have been busy handing out presents this week, but we were equally busy exploring Bunaken’s underwater world with some good ol’ Christmas diving! Repeat guest Angela even managed to complete her 1000th dive with us, just in time for the holidays. She mentioned it took about 20 years, but that doesn’t make it any less of an achievement. She’s currently muck diving her way towards another 1000 at our sister resort in the beautiful Lembeh Straits.Read More	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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I’m just getting ready to leave Amsterdam in a few hours to get back to London. I’ve been here for sessions with the respected photographer Marco Borggreve to produce a set of ‘publicity shots’ appropriate for programmes, album covers and inserts, and other uses. It is a rather poignant experience to be writing this blog entry for the Borletti-Buitoni Trust in the city on the Amstel, a place that over the years I have visited throughout various stages of my life. When I first visited Amsterdam during holidays in my second year at university, I wasn’t even really sure back then whether music was the right profession for me. I was studying music history and theory at the time at school, and was fairly serious about my instrumental studies, but the experiences of this visit, during my first serious trip by myself throughout Europe (in the time-honoured tradition of student ‘back-packing’) were intimidating in so many ways! The musical scene in Europe looked so vibrant, so different, and the audiences seemed particularly well-disposed to Baroque and Renaissance music and to the harpsichord, particularly in the Netherlands but also throughout the other countries I had trekked through. I remember going to a number of concerts that summer – a recital of Beethoven sonatas with Pieter Wispelwey at the ‘cello and Dejan Lazic at the piano particularly sticks out in my mind as an event in which my mind began to stir to taking stock of what I should do in life. I had a pocket score of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti in my rucksack which was well-thumbed and marked up throughout my journeys; to this was eventually added a battered pocket score of the Well-Tempered Clavier, covered in my notes and analyses of the fugues. In the back of my mind, I dreamt about having the opportunity to really share these pieces with people other than myself, but I didn’t really believe that it ever would be possible. The second time I visited Amsterdam I had just left university that June and was pursuing further private studies at the harpsichord and other early keyboard instruments in order to try to figure out what I was going to do with my life. These were difficult times and I was probably even a bit depressed back then. It’s a wonder I didn’t drop everything and go and do something else or more ‘useful.’ The dreams ignited on the previous trip had made the acquaintance of reality, and the meeting was not altogether happy. Bach’s music was a source of strength to me in that time, as I read about him over and over again, and studied his Partitas and second part of the Well-Tempered Clavier very closely. I was performing to some extent back in the States, but I didn’t feel like I had a future that could sustain me either artistically or practically. I remember making a list on an Intercity train once, and drawing up what I called the ‘ideal month’ – a week playing solo recitals on the harpsichord, a week of involvement with operatic or Passion repertoire, a week of research, a week of modern music and new commissions and dedication to the music of our time. Sighing, I tucked this into my notebook, thinking that it would never happen! When I returned from this trip, I eventually came to the conclusion that I needed to either go somewhere where I was a ‘real person,’ or that I should go and do something else. About three years passed between the second and the present visit (my third). A great deal has happened in those three years. To make an exceedingly long story short, one particular recital in the States got me to Europe through the notice of a well-known conductor who needed an assistant for a few opera projects. This led to some rather key recitals with certain people in the audience, which led to an organ scholarship in Milan (I also have a great interest in historic organs and their respective repertoires), which eventually led to a visit to London that culminated in my being asked to be a BBC New Generation Artist, the first musician in historical performance asked to do so. At this same time, I was invited to take up the position of Artist-in-Residence at New College, Oxford, and now I call the United Kingdom my home. My activities with the BBC reflect my dreams that I scribbled into that notebook, that little sheet of ‘the ideal week’ that I wrote on the train between Paris and Amsterdam three years ago. Since August alone (to say nothing of last year’s activities), I have played with New Generation Artist colleagues at the Proms, in music ranging from Haydn lieder at the fortepiano to Martinu’s (yes, Martinu!) Promenades, have recorded a recital of works of J.S. Bach at Wigmore Hall (where I made my debut as concerto soloist with The English Concert last season), have recorded a recital on an Aubertin French Baroque-style organ at St. John’s College in Oxford, appeared with the BBC Scottish Symphony as soloist in Francis Poulenc’s Concert champetre (1928) – and these are only the activities that I can remember! And the moment I get back to Oxford, I have to prepare a couple of recitals for November and get ready to record a recital of Rameau, Louis Couperin, and others on the 1636 Ruckers-Hemsch at the Cobbe Collection in Surrey. As a beautiful side-note, the day I arrived in Amsterdam saw a wonderful occurrence – I received a call that very morning informing me that I have just been offered general management with a notable international music management agency. And this is, as they say, just the beginning. I’m happy not because of having more recognition but because I finally have the forum to say what I wish to say as a musician – think of it as a growing ‘soap-box,’ if you will. And that is the really the most exciting and rewarding thing for me. The Borletti-Butioni Trust has made two very important things available to me: the first opportunity is in the form of a source of financial support to help establish a career above the fray of a hand-to-mouth existence and the worries of the natural ‘ups and downs’ of a young career. By using the generous grant to produce a short film about this rather ‘different’ instrument I have chosen to dedicate my life to, it is allowing me to expose my instrument and this wonderful music to as many people as possible and take advantage of the remarkable revolution in communications that has happened in the last decade. The second gift of the Borletti-Buitoni Trust is no less important; perhaps it is the most important aspect of this remarkable organisation! Since being honoured by the Trust, I have come into contact with people who have proven to be a source of advice, support, encouragement, and genuine interest in helping me in the relatively early days of my career. I feel like I can ask members of the Borletti-Buitoni team – Susan Rivers, David Hoskins, Debra Boraston – anything, and really anything! They have been responsible for my meeting someone who will be a great colleague (the recorder virtuoso Erik Bosgraaf), and more recently, were responsible for introducing me to my new agents. And, on a lighter note, they haven’t even been afraid to play in loco parentis when I need it most as someone who is alone in a new country and a new artistic scene – goodness knows sometimes I need it. I could write more, but it’s time to catch the tram back to the station, the same tram that brought me into a town when I was just dreaming about all that is happening. I suppose you could say that this is still a story in the making.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
BATTIR, WEST BANK—The 2,000-year-old agricultural terraces of the Palestinian village of Battir could be damaged if a separation barrier is built by the government of Israel. Opponents to the plan, including Israeli environmentalists, conservationists, and the local villagers, argue that altering part of the site would damage its integrity and upset the balance of its ancient system of seven springs and a Roman pool. “A country has the right to raise security concerns. It doesn’t have the right to destroy a cultural heritage site. If you can strike a balance in order to protect a potential world heritage site through technology that also safeguards or advances security interests, then the obligation is on the state to do that,” said Gidon Bromberg, Israel director of Friends of the Earth Middle East.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Upgrading Ubuntu for printer support My server moved today from its short-term temporary place in upstairs floor to the medium-term temporary place in downstairs media room corner. I would very much prefer to have it in cool, air-conditioned room where its noices would not disturb movie or gaming sessions, but at the moment there is no such room available. This time I attempt to have Ubuntu box to function as file and printer server as well as backup/web/Wordpress one, but lets see how it goes. Of my two HP printers, the multi-functional PSC 1210 seems to print just fine under Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, but HP Laserjet Series 1000 would not print anything, even if it is recognised and the driver appears to install. Well, there was some talk in the forums that upgrade into Ubuntu 6.10 might help, so here we go — this might be the last message going out, of course… See: EdgyUpgrades – Community Ubuntu Documentation	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Backer Beta Delayed Greetings MechWarriors! Klimecky back again with important news about our Backer Beta. A series of unfortunate events prevents us from hitting our target release date and, as promised in our last update, we’re letting you know as far in advance as we can. This change may come as a surprise, given it’s only a few weeks after announcing the target release date but sometimes game development throws us curve balls at just the wrong moment. As a wise man once said, “Shit happens.” Developers are constantly weighing risks vs rewards during a project, often with incomplete information. In this case we made two big decisions in the leadup to Beta and both turned out to have a bigger impact on the project than we planned for. Here’s what happened: Our development infrastructure desperately needed an upgrade but the fixes caused lots of short-term headaches. HBS has a history of “toughing it out” and working with sub-optimal back-end tools because we want as much development time as possible to be spent on game features and fun. Eventually however, a system becomes too painful to use and we bite the bullet and pay the development price. In this case, we had two vital systems that required improvement for the Backer Beta, so we decided to “tear off the bandage”, hire a professional IT contractor, and get all the work done at once so our engineers could stay focused on the game. Unfortunately, the infrastructure upgrade process caused several issues including delays in getting new versions of the game built. This consumed time from our Lead Engineer, our Test Lead, and myself. Without the ability to test our work in new “builds” of the game, progress slowed. It has taken the better part of 3 weeks to get back on track, but we finally feel like we've cleared the hurdle. An upgrade to the latest version of Unity brought the game editor to its knees. Unity is the game engine we build BATTLETECH on top of and when the company updates its software, game developers need to take a hard look before deciding to take the plunge and install it. In this case, we determined that the update was required for beta because it contained performance optimizations that would greatly improve the gameplay experience for nearly all our participants and for some, make the game playable at all on their machines. Now, we know from experience that whenever you update major software in the middle of development things WILL break, so we diligently planned time for integration and bug fixing. Unfortunately, while the upgrade succeeded in improving the game’s performance, the changes in Unity broke a lot more of our systems than anticipated - with these consequences proving more time-consuming to troubleshoot and address than any other Unity upgrade we’ve done in the past (including on previous projects). We were relieved to learn that at 2:30am this morning, our engineering and technical art team removed the final productivity sink and were able to start our Monday with a solid infrastructure and performant game editor. As you can imagine, it’s been a frustrating few weeks in the studio. The entire project slowed dramatically just as we were attempting to hit the gas for the final weeks until Beta launch. The team continued to push as hard as they could, refusing to give up on our March 15th target date, but the slowdowns and instability were punishing. The leadership group decided to step back and take a good, hard look at the situation. We decided it was best to stop the crunch and focus on finishing the infrastructure and editor work before reviewing our quality level and reassessing the target date for the Backer Beta. Now that our technical issues are behind us, the team is focused on quality and on delivering an experience that shows the world why HBS loves BattleTech and why everyone else should, too. As soon as we have a new target date that we can confidently announce, we’ll send out another update. We are dedicated to delivering a great Backer Beta, even if that means taking a little longer with it. Regarding the final release date for BATTLETECH: As noted during our livestreamed dev Q&As and on our forums, once we unlocked all of our Kickstarter stretch goals, our estimated release date of May was no longer valid. Way back then we said things like "Summer 2017.” Now that we're further along, we're targeting a Late Summer / Fall release of the game - but we won't be announcing a more exact release date until we're much closer in! Comments Ill take it when its ready. Unlike MWO which is a smash and grab pile of garbage(In my opinion ,not happy with Piranha), I know I can have confidence with this project. The people who are making this seem to have the backers/players, needs/wants at heart. I remember Mech 2 being released in the summer which was very unusual. Personally I dont mind a delay and a Christmas present. (I do want a nice one!) Summer Im trying to enjoy the non-cyber world more and early fall is nuts at work. Summer is turning out to be nuts too but IT is usually nuts all the time. BTW, I remember Crescent Hawks and managed to get the Phoenix Hawk intact. Superbacker @Andrew, I would say that there is much less chance of HBS burning us the way Piranha did, strongly based on one fact - Jordan Weisman. HBS is owned and directed by the very man who created Battletech (and other wonderful games). This is a passion project, and I wouldn't believe any other studio or team could be more invested in doing justice to the brand and its fans than the literal founder of FASA, plus Mitch Gitelman, Mike McCain, and the stellar codesmiths and other talents behind Shadowrun Returns and its sequels. It's not fanboying, it's simple fact - we have a great team with every reason to do solid by us, without the overbearing corporate-money / publisher influence from above that traditionally ruins games...that sounds like a safe bet to me. Seems a legit reason for a delay. I mostly agree with Khell below however after getting burned by the lies and money grab that was piranah games and mwo i seriously hope i havent made the same mistake again =[ Also now we hit Con season, that will eat another few months as they rush builds that are to only show at Cons. Then mostly scrapped. I wish the game makers would avoid the Cons until they have a stable Beta to show, when I see a game these days at a Con, I know if it is new no real reason to look as it will not be out for a few years at least. I understand getting the word out but so many do it way too soon. @Blackghost Kickstarter isn't a store. Most projects here get hit with a delay of some sort during their dev cycle. If you can't handle that then wait for the game to hit retail. This is part and parcel of being a backer. You get stuff at a discount/earlier/bonus stuff at the risk of delays or possibly not getting anything is some rare cases. HBS has turned out some truly great games and have kept their backers in the loop, both of which have resulted in great customer confidence. Superbacker @Blackghost For anything other than a digital game, I'd say you're right. But PC/Console game development is a special case. You can keep to an estimated schedule, or you can have a good game - the two are almost always mutually exclusive. This isn't some product held up at the factory as the Chinese manufacturer doing the work over-promised and under-delivered. It isn't some kickstart delayed because the creator nail down competent fulfillment partners or the all-too-common Chinese New Year causing shipping delays. Game development doesn't hold to any schedule, and you basically have to know that going in. And if you want a functional, fun, and fairly bug-free experience, you need to give the creators time to do their job. HBS has delivered above and beyond on their previous PC releases, and that buys enough good will and faith from most of us to let them miss the estimated deadline for the sake of a good product. It's not Robotech RPG Tactics, delayed beyond belief then craps out sub-par goods. And they're not EA/Ubisoft/Blizztavision/Squenix with multiple studios, who can pull talent from one team to another to make up extra hours of development, or shuttle off extra work to a B-Team. And in between all the work they're doing, they also bent over backwards to strike deals and prototype merch offerings for interested backers. I don't at all see where HBS has disrespected backers, only the other way around. And if the choice is between an on-time game, and a good game, I'll take the good game. Well too bad for the delay, but personally I can wait. I also appreciate the information why there was a delay. Only thing I'm really unhappy about is one comment down here...but I'm not going to feed that troll. Again thanks for the information and hope to be melting mechs in the very near future :) WTf, take your time? No.. just no. Companies need to learn to respect their timeframe. All they have to do. Say, Im sorry. We need more time ? really? They dont show any respect at all and you guys are.. OHHH.. yes pls!! Take all the time you need.. I call BS. And the customers.. US , the money behind the game. The people who gave their earn hard cash , gave their money ON TIME. Not a week, not a month or a year after. They took it saying, yes we will delivrer. Pfff.. Once again..excuses, excuses and excuses. Stop being sorry and make it happen. Superbacker Am I happy about news of the delays...no, not at all. Am I surprised about news of the delays...no, not at all. That said, take what time is needed. I have a friend who once worked for Bioware (hooray for expired NDA's), and through this person I learned first hand what rushed production gets you. Dragon Age 2 was an experiment on EA's part (during their "lets sh!t on our best brands" phase), to see if their top studio could crank out a AAA-tier game in under a year (I believe it was 9 months specifically), presumably to compete with Ubisoft's near-annualization of their franchises. While DA2 was a great innovation mechanically, and a solid entry in the franchise from a plot perspective, it was horribly short of content, with too much recycling of too few assets and most zones just pallet-swaps or re-skins of the same three dungeons. Dragon Age 2 had the player literally running in circles over a too-small world. Three or four more months in content development could have added so much to the game, instead DA2 is now a mostly forgotten game overshadowed by its sequel and Iron Bull's humorous romance scene. I would rather Battletech be the game I'm still playing a year after release, and not another one-playthrough experience or short-lived multiplayer fad. If you need a few extra months to make that difference, I for one am willing to wait a little longer. As a 25 year IT Professional and 15 year Game Industry IT Systems Engineer I empathize with your pain. Engine upgrades are mules to move and beasts to beat into submission not matter when you bite the bullet. Either you take the hit how and have minimal impact or you are doing an engine upgrade post launch but before initial patch push and then folks get even more upset with delays. That being said I hope you were both kind and cruel to your IT contractor as this level and length of downtime is never acceptable, but its good to hear you're stood back up. Best of luck chugging along and while you'll of course never please everyone all the time, Backers are backers because of love for the genre/game and trust in the product/team. you have a solid track record, so we trust your ability to communicate and execute. Additionally as I stare longingly at my box of battledroids on the shelf, I want you to bang this out as quickly as you can, but hey, what kind of fan would i be if I didn't. P.S. If you ever get crushed like that on the IT side again look me up ;) Not surprising at all with doing an engine change. Honestly I'm a bit surprised you guys didn't know better in that regard, seems like every indie loses weeks to months every time they decide to update engines. You guys are more professional and won't lose as much time though. In the end, a better product is always a good thing so I'll be glad for it, but I'd think twice about changing the engine mid-stream next time. Kudos for being upfront about it too. As a fellow member of the development community (switched from developer to business analyst) I am all too familiar with such frustrations and as a consumer I must say that I have been never been happier with the sincerity and transparency offered by HBS. I trust that when the final product is delivered it will not only meet, but exceed my expectations and am looking forward to it! I appreciate how transparent and communicative you are being on this issue. Tech debt is a sad but understandable hurdle, delays for updated Unity version and performance gains even moreso. Take the time you need, make the best game possible, just keep us updated with your progress or lacktherof. It is updates like these that are a mark of a responsible Kickstarter. It's great when developers can free the workers from crunch. I hope that more developing studios embrace this "when it's done" concept, since the crunch is not strictly analogous to cinema shooting or editing, it's eating into the quality big time. Even discounting quality of life for devs, it's the thing we got to leave behind. I'm really comfortable with a reasonable release date postponing. Well done. This was absolutely the right set of decisions. You can't let technical debt keep piling up; sometimes you have to pay it and work from a solid base. I've been waiting a decade for a game like this; I'm not going to panic and abandon you over a few weeks. I'd rather know that my fellow coders are working well, in decent working conditions, well treated. I actually like updates like this. You make decisions and not just let things happen to you. All the problems make sense and no need to set yourselves or us up for frustration. So many working parts, how far to work on things until "good enough" until it is proven not to be... Battletech is a well fleshed-out universe, the devil and joy is in the details, looking forward to seeing where you decided to draw the line between enough and too much. Superbacker This has got to be the most patient group of backers I've ever seen, and I agree. Don't rush it, take your time, get it right. Thankfully this dropship is pretty nicely furnished, we can wait a little longer before we get deployed. What I read here somewhat scares me. Not because of the few weeks or months I have to wait longer, but implied "crunch time". It is possibly the most infuriating thing about the gaming industry. Please take your time, you have a great track record and I don't think anybody could feel "cheated" by waiting a bit longer, but I would feel a lot more comfortable if I knew the Coders are treated well. The best pilots know better than to go into battle on schedule with a non-functioning Mech. We'd prefer to go in knowing we can trust our machines as much as we trust the people working on them. So go make it work! Echoing everyone else, and make sure your management team knows - be upfront about these things and don't worry heavy crunch. We're all in it for the long haul, do it right. If you need to pay your technical debt, do it. It sounds like you are making the right calls; we appreciate the updates. Thanks for the update! Everyone loves the transparency. Your track record speaks for itself. We know you'll do the best you can in regards to timeline and game quality. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to playing! Minor bummer, but I'll echo many of the others here - THANK YOU for keeping the timeline front and center and sharing the status! Things do happen, and I, too, would much rather be thrilled with the end product a little later than "meh" about it a little sooner. Appreciate the heads up. As I'm a fan of saying, Updates aren't just for good news. I'd rather be treated like an adult and told that things went awry than have people transparently lie to me for weeks and months on end. Kudos for that. You guys have a great track record, so I'm not worried. Delays happen, and I'm sure you're doing everything you can to manage them. Infrastructure and upgrades are important and there's never a good time to take care of that stuff. I understand. Thanks for the transparency. As long as the final product rocks. Delays are expected. Better then a rushed crappy product. I love with a computer engineer and I know you fix one thing and 99 more things rear their ugly little heads. Good luck and thanks for bringing us this game!	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Monday, July 18, 2011 #Hackgate :#Brooks and a mystery bag... Detectives are examining a computer, paperwork and a phone found in a bin near the riverside London home of Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of News International. The Guardian has learned that a bag containing the items was found in an underground car park in the Design Centre at the exclusive Chelsea Harbour development on Monday afternoon. The car park, under a shopping centre, is yards from the gated apartment block where Brooks lives with her husband, a former racehorse trainer and close friend of the prime minister David Cameron. It is understood the bag was handed into security at around 3pm and that shortly afterwards, Brooks's husband, Charlie, arrived and tried to reclaim it. He was unable to prove the bag was his and the security guard refused to release it.... read more	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Olivia Munn: I Didn't Book ‘Daily Show’ Because I'm A Woman But did she score the gig because she’s a woman? (Jezebel claims The Daily Show has a “woman problem”.) “When I go into this situation, I don’t think, ‘Oh, great. I’m a woman. This is awesome,’” Olivia told HollywoodLife. “I think, ‘F— yeah, I worked my a– off and somebody recognized it. This is great!’” “We’re all human beings in this world,” she continued. “We’re all trying to make it from point A to point B, and just trying to f—ing make it. So I think it’s really a disservice to all women when there are women out there who try to compartmentalize us as human beings, saying ‘women’ and ‘men,’ because I’m just out there… I never tried to use anything besides my own sweat and blood and talent to get somewhere.”	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Main menu Tag Archives: life Post navigation Since it’s almost the end of the year, I wanted to share another holiday adventure I had the change to take a couple of months ago. Earlier in the year, I was able to travel to Hong Kong for the first time. Because I didn’t have many days left for a holiday, we decided to go where we had relatives and visit them for a bit. And we went to the US, to California! This was another short trip of less than 10 days, but it was still memorable! If you want to travel a bit with me, come read the rest… and I’ll be spamming my IG too if you don’t mind. Discovering the beauty of blogging Skin type combi/oily skin with some imperfection My reviews are about the outcome and results I obtained with my skin type, to give you an honest idea. Mostly Kbeauty centric, but can deviate from time to time :)	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Cuomo college tuition plan praised and criticized Nayaba Arinde and Shanice Lewis \| 4/13/2017, 10:56 a.m. Regent Adelaide Sanford with students from Boys and Girls High School Lem Peterkin New York declared a small victory for middle-class families, becoming the first state to make tuition free for students at public two and four-year institutions, as part of the new state budget’s Excelsior Scholarship program. Cheers probably went up in all of the 64 SUNY/CUNY colleges and universities in New York State this past Monday, as news broke that tuition is now free to all in-state residents attending those higher institutions of learning, whose families earn less than $125,000 per year. The Excelsior Scholarship was first introduced back in January by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who said he wanted to have higher education as a possibility for all middle-class New York families. “With a college education now a necessity to succeed in today’s economy, I am proud to sign this first-in-the-nation legislation that will make college accessible, strengthen the middle class, and build a brighter future for all New Yorkers,” Cuomo said after officially signing the legislation to enact the scholarship. The scholarship will cost an estimated $163 million and include nearly 80 percent of 940,000 New York households. As a progressive initiative, over the course of three years in-state students whose families earn $125,000 or less will be eligible for the scholarship. Prospective students’ families who earn less that $100,000 can obtain the scholarship as early as fall 2017. By a single stroke of a pen, after much backroom conversation, on the floor negotiations, in public and out-of-sight horse-trading, the man who many are saying is vying for a place in the 2020 presidential bid, signed off Tuesday (April 12, 2017) at LaGuardia Community College in Queens, on a new bill that guarantees impossible dreams could suddenly be realized. Cash-strapped Ray Ray and overachieving Maya can go to college after all. Tuition is free. “Not so fast,” declared the “devil is in the details” analyst Assemblyman Charles Barron. “CUNY/SUNY tuition is raised!” declared Barron. “The state budget agreement has in it a $200-a-year tuition hike for four years for CUNY/SUNY students. Incredibly and contradictorily Governor Cuomo says out of one side of his mouth, ‘free tuition,’ then out of the other side of his mouth ‘raise tuition.’ What a hypocrite! If tuition was free, then you would not need a scholarship to pay for it. Then you could use your grant money to pay for non-tuition costs like text books, room and board, food and transportation, college debt and fees. “There are 900,000 students registered at CUNY/SUNY schools. T.A.P. and Pell grants pay tuition for 180,000 students. The governor’s Excelsior scholarships for middle-class students registered for 15 credits per semester will only cover 33,000 students. Over 690,000 CUNY/SUNY students will have to pay tuition, including the $200 tuition increase!” Barron noted, “The state budget gives the governor $124 million this fiscal year to provide families with a yearly household income as high as $125,000 [by 2019] with an Excelsior Scholarship to pay their tuition. This scholarship is geared for middle-class students and for tuition only. There is a hitch to this scholarship, upon graduation students have to stay in New York for the same amount of years they received the scholarship. If they leave, their scholarship money is converted into a student loan that they have to pay back. Poor struggling students who come from low-income families are already getting their tuition payed for by T. A.P. Their challenge is paying the non-tuition costs, i.e., text books [can be as high as $2,500 a year], college fees [can be as high as $1,300 a year], food, transportation, child care, room and board, and college debt. This cost can be as high as $20,000 a year. The Excelsior Scholarship doesn’t help poor students because they can’t apply for it to help them with non-tuition costs. This state budget prioritizes middle-class families over poor struggling working class family who are predominantly Black and Brown. Race and class still matters!”	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Two same-sex couples in Texas filed a federal lawsuit this week challenging the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2005. The couples argue that the ban unconstitutionally prevents them from enjoying the benefits of married couples, while the state's Attorney General Greg Abbott has vowed to vigorously defend the ban. Lawyers for the couples said in court documents filed this week in the U.S. District Court in San Antonio that their clients are being unconstitutionally discriminated against by not being allowed to marry in the state, where in 2005, nearly 75 percent of voters approved a constitutional amendment defining marriage as being between one man and one woman. The lawsuit specifically argues that the June ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that overturned a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act conflicts with state-to-state bans on same-sex marriage. The two couples, Cleopatra De Leon and Nicole Dimetman of Austin and Victor Holmes and Mark Phariss of Plano, are seeking an injunction to halt the state law banning same-sex marriage. "There is no rational basis, much less a compelling government purpose, for Texas to deny plaintiffs the same right to marry enjoyed by the majority of society," attorney Barry Chasnoff, who is representing that plaintiffs, said in a statement to the Associated Press. Currently, 16 states in the U.S. have legalized same-sex marriage, the most recent ones being Illinois and Hawaii. Lauren Bean, a spokeswoman for Abbott, said the attorney general is prepared to defend the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, arguing that the Supreme Court was clear to ensure in its ruling that individual states would have the authority to determine same-sex marriage legalization. "The U.S. Supreme Court was clear that states have independent authority to establish their marriage laws. Texans adopted a constitutional amendment defining marriage. We will defend that amendment." Jonathan Saenz, president of the conservative group Texas Values, told WOAI radio station that the "Texas law is absolutely clear that same sex marriage is illegal." "The only way that homosexual advocates win this case is if federal judges abuse their power, legislature from the bench and violate nearly every principle of law and policy in our state and country." Saenz added that he believes Abbott will "defend our law and our Constitutional vigorously." Abbott is currently a Republican candidate for the upcoming governor's race next year. A federal judge could hear arguments regarding this recent lawsuit as early as January. Earlier this year, Texas' National Guard commander Maj. Gen. John Nichols ordered all of the state's military forces to not process any applications from same-sex couples seeking military benefits. The Guard initially argued that it was a state agency and therefore could not process same-sex couples' requests due to the state ban on same-sex marriage. Then, on Tuesday, the Guard announced that it will in fact accept applications from same-sex couples after the Department of Defense approved a new procedure that allows applications to be processed by federal officials, thus removing the conflict with state law.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
"There is an intense sense of frustration among faculty - they are saying, 'What is the administration doing?' " says Thomas Walsh, a physics professor and organizing leader. Some faculty members say suggested changes in the system of lifetime appointments for teachers would undermine the university's academic freedom, prestige, and ability to attract blue-ribbon professors. For their part, regents and administrators seeking revisions say a new tenure code would help the university overcome severe financial and administrative challenges. Minnesota is one of at least four state universities that have recently sought to cut costs by diluting the traditional commitment to lifetime jobs for professors. Tenure is one of the hottest issues in academia today. The move by universities to limit lifetime jobs is rooted in deep cost-cutting by state legislatures. Moreover, in an era of widespread job insecurity, the professors may face an uphill battle in trying to persuade the public to support the guarantee of lifelong "ivory tower" jobs, academics say. Diminishing tenure Already, the proportion of tenured professors among university faculty has shrunk nationwide, from 62 percent a decade ago to 58 percent today, according to the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) in Washington. "People keep scratching at tenure, they always have, and when times are tough financially there is more scratching than there is at other times," says Jordan Kurland, associate general secretary at AAUP. Although several campuses across the Unites States are scrutinizing tenure programs, few debates have been as public and prickly as the one at the normally placid University of Minnesota. "This unconsidered, rash launching into arguments about the tenure code in Minnesota has badly hurt the university," says Mr. Walsh. The charged dispute lies at the core of scholarly performance and has been called "academe's version of the abortion question." Academics nationwide - but especially at public schools - are anxiously watching the controversy. Faculty senates at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. and at the University of California at Berkeley have condemned the tenure-limiting initiatives at Minnesota. Some of the most resented proposals would intensify evaluations of tenured professors, enable the university to lay off professors if their departments are shut down, and require that tenure protect only a part of total compensation. The controversy flared largely because of financial troubles at the university's Academic Health Center. State legislators early this year made an extraordinary $8.6 million appropriation to the center under the condition that the university alter the tenure code. The university's Board of Regents indicated it wants a new tenure system in operation by the fall. Faculty members primarily oppose a revision because they say it would erode academic freedom. Professors lacking a secure job would shy from potential censure and forgo bold, leading-edge research, opponents say. They also argue that tenure revision would hamper the ability of the university to lure and keep top-notch professors. All other things being equal, the best scholars would sign on to universities featuring more liberal tenure codes. "Minnesota would be in a very disfavorable situation in terms of recruitment if it was not able to offer tenure," says Mr. Kurland. Despite the sharp differences over tenure, there are hints of some emerging common ground. Some regents and administrators have welcomed tenure revisions proposed last month by the faculty senate.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
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Nanotechnology General News The latest news from academia, regulators research labs and other things of interest Posted: September 11, 2006 Molecular sieve advances protein research (Nanowerk News) New MIT technology promises to speed up the accurate sorting of proteins, work that may ultimately aid in the detection and treatment of disease. Separating proteins from complex biological fluids such as blood is becoming increasingly important for understanding diseases and developing new treatments. The molecular sieve developed by MIT engineers is more precise than conventional methods and has the potential to be much faster. The team's results appear in recent issues of Physical Review Letters, the Virtual Journal of Biological Physical Research and the Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology. The key to the molecular sieve, which is made using microfabrication technology, is the uniform size of the nanopores through which proteins are separated from biological fluids. Millions of pores can be spread across a microchip the size of a thumbnail. The sieve makes it possible to screen proteins by specific size and shape. This scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image shows MIT's new nanoscale molecular sieve, which consists of thousands of alternating deep (300 nanometers or billionths of a meter) and shallow (55 nanometers) regions. The deep and shallow regions act together to form energy barriers that separate proteins by size. Pores of different sizes can be engineered for different filters to capture specific proteins (Image courtesy Han lab) In contrast, the current technique used for separating proteins, gel electrophoresis, is time-consuming and less predictable. Pore sizes in the gels vary, and the process itself is not well understood by scientists. "No one has been able to measure the gel pore sizes accurately," said Jongyoon Han, the Karl Van Tassel Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Biological Engineering at MIT. "With our nanopore system, we control the pore size precisely, so we can control the sieving process of the protein molecules." That, in turn, means proteins can be separated more efficiently, which should help scientists learn more about these crucial molecules, said Han, who also has appointments in MIT's Research Laboratory of Electronics, Computational and Systems Biology Initiative, Center for Materials Science and Engineering and Microsystems Technology Laboratories. Han and his team, led by Jianping Fu, a graduate student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, have devised a sieve that is embedded into a silicon chip. A biological sample containing proteins is put through the sieve for separation. The sieving process is based on a theoretical model known as the Ogston sieving mechanism. In the model, proteins move through deep and shallow regions that act together to form energy barriers. These barriers separate proteins by size. The smaller proteins go through more quickly, followed by increasingly larger proteins, with the largest passing through last. Once the proteins are separated, scientists can isolate and capture the proteins of interest. These include the "biomarker" proteins that are present when the body has a disease. By studying changes in these biomarkers, researchers can identify disease early on, even before symptoms show up, and potentially develop new treatments. To date, the Ogston sieving model has been used to explain gel electrophoresis, even though no one has been able to unequivocally confirm this model in gel-based experiments. The MIT researchers were, however, able to confirm Ogston sieving in the nanopore sieves. "This is the first time anyone was able to experimentally confirm this theoretical idea behind molecular sieving, which has been used for more than 50 years," Han said. "We can precisely control the pore size, so we can do better engineering. We can change the pore shape and engineer a better separation system." The sieve structure is based on work Han did earlier at Cornell University with large strands of DNA. The performance of the researchers' current one-dimensional sieves matches the state-of-the-art speed of one-dimensional gels, but Han said the sieve's performance can be improved greatly. "This device can replace gels and give us an ideal physical platform to investigate Ogston sieving," Fu said. The new sieves also potentially could be used to replace 2D gels in the process of discovering disease biomarkers, as well as to learn more about disease. Juhwan Yoo, a Caltech undergraduate, also participated in the research as a summer visiting student. Funding came from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health and the Singapore-MIT Alliance.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Profile Career awards Biography Dr Will J Grant is Lecturer, Researcher and Graduate Studies Convener at CPAS. Will's research and writing has focused on the intersection of society, politics and science, and how the relationships between these are changing with new technologies. Research Research interests Will's current research interests include a focus on the relationship between science and public policy, an investigation of science communication in social media, and an examination of the spatial practices in modern science communication. Grant, Will J. 2012. ‘The role of science and technology in public policy: What is knowledge for?’ in Gilbert, John K and Stocklmayer, Susan M (eds) Communication and Engagement with Science and Technology: Issues and Dilemmas A Reader in Science Communication, 59-73.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Everything You Need to Know About Towing a Trailer Towing a trailer, caravan or horse box is one of those things that can be as easy or as hard as you make it. The basic techniques for driving are not that much different from regular driving when towing a smaller trailer, but you will need to take into account the weight and speed at which you pull away. The rules for licences for towing will depend on when you took your car (B category) test. If you took your driving test after January 19th 2013 you can tow a trailer as long as: • It weighs less or is equal to 750kg • The trailer weighing more than 750kg and a car combination does not exceed 3500kg MAM The MAM of a vehicle or what is sometimes referred to as the Gross Vehicle Weight is the weight shown on the VIN plate on the car. This is normally the weight of the unladen vehicle. If you took your driving test (B Category) after January the 1st of 1997 but before the 19th of January 2013, you can tow if: • the vehicle does not weigh more than 3500kg (3.5 tonnes) and the trailer does not weigh more than 750kg (3/4 tonne) MAM • the combination of vehicle and trailer does not exceed 3500kg (3.5 tonnes) MAM For people who took their driving test before January 1997 the general rules are that you can drive a combination of vehicle and trailer up to 8500kg (8.5 tonnes) MAM. You will also be able to drive a minibus with a trailer over 750kg (3/4 tonnes). Once the Car and Trailer (B+E) test has been passed you will be allowed to tow a trailer up to 3500kg (3.5 tonnes). Unlike the car and motorcycle categories the trailer test is considered a subcategory test to the main vehicle, hence the use of the “+E” reference, which actually refers to + trailer. So a B+E actually should read Car + Trailer. The test does also not require you to take a theory test, although it would be an idea to read up on the Highway Code and make sure you are up to date with your road markings and signs, so you know you don’t make sure you know the rules when taking your practical test. As you will imagine peoples driving skills will dictate as to which driving course or amount of tuition they will need but as a rough guide you should need one of the following: • 18 hours (3 days) – Never towed before and general driving needs attention • 12 hours (2 days) – Intermediate driver with a little knowledge of towing • 8 hours (2 days) – A good driver with a little knowledge of towing • 6 hours (1 day) – A good driver and a good knowledge of towing If you wish you can take an initial 4 hour assessment and training session to gauge which course would be right for you. During your B+E test you will be expected to: • complete an eyesight check • reverse the trailer in a manoeuvre within a confined area • be able to answer 5 safety check questions • drive for approximately 40 minutes on Dual carriageways, motorways, urban roads and one way systems • uncouple and couple the car and trailer You can of course and it always advisable to take a trailer training course, even if you have the entitlement on your driving licence. This way you can be assured that you are as safe as possible whilst towing. 2 comments I am assuming that most of these tips would apply to towing a trailer with a car on it as well. I think that it would be a good idea to take ours out for a test drive before making the trek out to Colorado. We're moving in a couple of weeks, but we don't have another person to drive our car. I just hope that we can tow it there safely. http://www.towingpenrith.com.au/towing-services	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Higher Levels of Care in Hospice With governmental scrutiny on the rise, how can hospices keep their doors open and ensure high quality care and compliance, while managing daily operations? Hospice agencies may also be fearful that an audit will result from submitting a claim for a higher level of care. The ability for hospices to demonstrate quality care with complete documentation is key. Learn how to document effectively to justify higher levels of care for beneficiaries. — Recognize the factors contributing to regulatory and payment-related scrutiny of higher levels of care (i.e., Continuous Home Care and General Inpatient Care) and discuss specific examples of improper billing — Delineate criteria and required elements of documentation that support payment for higher levels of care By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. More Information The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this. For more information, see our cookie policy	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Jonathan Grant Thompson, a 37-year-old YouTuber, has been charged with two counts of possession of an explosive device, KSL reports. The only people who could have seen this coming were any of his nearly nine million subscribers. Thompson (who bills himself as “The King of Random”) is one of the many video creators trafficking in low-effort science experiments. It seems one such experiment posted over the summer merited a tip from a concerned citizen to the local police outside Salt Lake City. “By putting dry ice in a sealed container you are essentially making a bomb,” Thompson told his subscribers in the June video where he had done just that, “and in most states and counties these days, dry ice bombs are illegal for obvious reasons.” Knowing this, Thompson still decided to film and upload the footage. At one point he attempts to shoot a highly pressurized but unexploded soda bottle with a bb gun. Police showed up at Thompson’s residence two months later on August 27, responding to the sound of explosions. He explained to police that a friend had “left him with a bag of unknown powder substance,” which he and a 20-year-old Canadian (also charged) had then tried to light on fire. The resulting explosion was audible from the nearby fire station. It’s unclear what this powder was, but a video from around this time shows Thompson making one of the key components of gunpowder from tree stump remover. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Thompson was not arrested in connection with either explosion. His court appearance is slated for February 21.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
The 5 Best Car GPS Trackers 2019 As technology has gotten better and less costly, more and more people are opting to install a GPS tracker in their car. Put simply, a car GPS tracker will allow you to see where your car is at all times using the companion phone app, and some of the flashier models even have extra functionality such as alerting you when it suspects your vehicle is being broken into. We’ll go through the five best car GPS trackers for all budgets, and at the end of the article we’ll answer the most commonly asked questions about them as well. Contents - Best Car GPS Trackers The Carlock Anti-Theft Device impressed us with its variety of different uses beyond simply tracking the location of your car. As well as updating you on the GPS location of your car, the Carlock Anti-Theft Device will alert you if it suspects a break-in, by monitoring if your car is started without you, if there are unusual vibrations from power tools and if the device is disconnected. This is the best GPS tracker if you’re concerned about your teenage child’s car, as it can track things like fast acceleration, sudden and hard braking and sharp turns — all in the name of ensuring your son or daughter is staying safe on the road. And last but not least, it can also track your car’s health, letting you know when your battery is low or draining unusually quickly. Top Review:“Decided to give this a try after having a think about it. Reading some reviews I was a bit unsure of how well it would actually perform, and the answer is quite well! So having installed it on my new Focus, just as a bit of an insight and security on where the car is and anything I should maybe be aware of if someone else is driving the car, it comes in quite handy. “I connected it through an OBD splitter cable, hid the carlock device itself away, so it can’t be seen, but if the car were to go into the garage they can still connect their OBD reader etc. so the carlock never gets removed. “First drive, immediately as I hit the open road it was alerting me of harsh acceleration. But what do I expect from a Focus ST… It was a bit oversensitive for a start but seems to have sorted itself out and is proving well-detailed trip information and quickly to the android app. “The app is fairly responsive and easy to use and understand, often a bit on the buggy side, not really sure what it would come down to, but who knows improvements are maybe yet to come. Still this doesn’t let the product down as a whole. “The device itself never seems to have a problem connecting through its inbuilt sim, even when miles out of town. Which is quite good considering the 3G connectivity isn’t always the best up here in the north of Scotland. Great invention and easy to install right on your driveway. Recommend!” What we liked most about it was its ease of use. As soon as you unpack it and magnetically attach it to your car, it’s ready to go — no messing about! Immediately start receiving updates on your car’s location and speed, as well as a variety of other parameters. This vehicle tracker will retain a charge for up to 60 days in deep sleep mode, or up to 30 days in standard tracking/recording mode, one of the most impressive lifespans of any GPS tracker on this list. As well as being battery powered, it can also be wired to your car’s power supply so it never stops reporting! Monitor where your car’s real-time location is, as well as up to 12 months of route history, and activate notifications and alerts so you know if your vehicle is ever moved. Top Review:“This is an excellent tracker with plenty of functions that works straight out of the box. “There is a quick start guide and a more detailed user manual you can download from the Rewire Security website. The GPS Live Website for viewing the whereabouts of your tracker is also excellent. Just email Rewire Security with your IMEI number from the label on the side of your tracker and they very quickly set you up with your free subscription for a year. “I’m very impressed with this great little device and thoroughly recommended it for anyone looking for a high quality, reliable and simple to use tracker, which has all the additional functionality you could wish for. Well done Rewire Security on a great job.” Next up is the car tracker that’s great if you just want to dip your toe in the water without breaking the bank — the Likorlove GPS Tracker. At less than £20, it’s a device that’s worth trying out, but don’t think the small price tag means it compromises on quality. Real-time GPS tracking works accurately, even when the signal is weak, and its built-in switching power supply means it will stay in operation even if the worst happens and your car battery is stolen! In terms of security, the Likorlove GPS Tracker is password protected when it comes to setting up or amending any settings. Top Review: “Very impressed with this. I bought it for our camper van. The instructions say to position it under the windscreen or back window, but it needs to be well hidden. I positioned it under a seat and it works brilliantly from there. You just ring it from your mobile and it texts a Google Maps link to its exact position – accurate to a few feet. Slight negatives are the words “GPS TRACKER” written on the front (it needs to be fitted front side up). It should be more discreet. I taped over them. Bought it along with the GiffGaff SIM. Fitting instructions pretty clear.” This well-priced car GPS tracker has all the feautres you could want in a no-frills package. Simply install a pay as you go SIM from any network and you’re ready to go. It easily attaches to your car battery for power, however if you’re not going to use your car for a long stretch, it can be wise to occasionally start the engine to avoid your battery going flat. Top Review: “After my Focus ST was stolen decided to fit one to the wife’s car, easy to install for basic functions using a Giff Gaff sim, still hasn’t used any data or credit in over a month. “Tracking is accurate and the online tracking is good. Did a lot of research into trackers and insurance, a £599 top of the range tracker with a £17 a month subscription only reduced my insurance by £10 a year on 2 of the top 10 cheapest quotes! So basically fitting an expensive tracker will cost me more money than I would save. “On that basis I went for this model, glad I did and will buy and fit one to my next car.” Car GPS Tracker FAQ How Do Car GPS Trackers Work? Global Positioning System trackers basically use a network of satellites to show their location. For instance, if you have a car GPS tracker installed and want to know where your car is using the companion app, the app will determine its location based on its distance from three GPS satellites to give you an accurate reading. What is a Car GPS Tracker Used For? People install car GPS trackers for a variety of reasons. They help you to know where your car is at all times, so you have peace of mind when leaving it in a busy town centre as you can ensure it stays where you parked it. If the worst does occur and it is stolen, it will also give you the abilty to locate it when you report the incident to the police. Business owners who run large fleets of vehicles can opt to install GPS trackers so that they can accurately monitor where their drivers are at all times, and track mileage and fuel costs. Many parents also choose to install GPS trackers in their children’s cars so that they know they’re not driving too far afield and can confirm they’re going where they say they are. How Do You Install a GPS Car Tracker? This differs from tracker to tracker, however most are either battery powered or attach directly to your car’s battery. The benefits are a battery-powered GPS tracker are that they are more discreet and can be attached to almost any object, but they could run out of battery power and require a recharge, rendering them useless if you don’t charge them regularly. Conversely, GPS trackers that attach directly to your car will stay on 100% of the time, however they can drain your battery if the car is left off for an extended period of time. POPULAR CATEGORY SkyParkSecure's blog provides you with the most amazing up to date travel information out there. If you have something cool to share with us and feel it deserves a place on our blog then feel free to email [email protected].	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Damaged Tree Expected To Survive, But Some Limbs Could Be Trimmed HARTFORD — — The vandalized tree at Elizabeth Park is expected to survive, but will be "somewhat disfigured" after a few of its long, sleepy limbs were severely damaged over the weekend, the park's foreman said Monday. One thick branch that curves skyward will likely die, Rocco Cianfarani said. It was stripped smooth of its bark sometime during the annual Rose Weekend Festival and carved haphazardly with names, initials, hearts and other signs of juvenile love or boredom. If the limb starts to brown, Cianfarani said, the park will saw it off. Another branch might also die. "It will be standing, it just won't look as nice as it does," Cianfarani said of the red cedar, believed to be at least a century old and original to Elizabeth Park. "It's a shame." Police were investigating the vandalism on Monday after the park filed a formal police report in the morning. It's unclear what time the tree was damaged — only that the knifing must have taken a while. Among the many rough markings along the limbs was Sunday's date, "6/19/11." A tour through the Heritage Rose Garden, where the tree stands close by, indicated nothing out of the ordinary Saturday afternoon, park workers said. Sunday afternoon is when the park rosarian, Marci Martin, noticed the vandalism, according to Cianfarani. But a park visitor told the Courant that she noticed the stripped bark and carvings on Saturday evening, a time when the park was teeming with sightseers. Thousands visited the park throughout the weekend for the famous festival. Elizabeth Morin, a city parks employee who tends to Elizabeth Park's roses, said there's only the occasional instance where someone attempts to trim off a few flowers, which makes the case of the red cedar stunning.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
EU Summit 2018 LIVE pictures as talks progress to Brexit Fri, June 29, 2018 EU countries' leaders meet on 28 and 29 June for a summit to discuss migration in general, the installation of asylum-seeker processing centres in northern Africa, and other security- and economy-related topics including Brexit.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 I love the idea of a few of these in theory. Some I call a big bluff on; that last one is not so much a swimsuit as an ice-dancing competition costume inspired by "Mad Max." Either way, I'm pretty sure I would never be brave enough to carry off any of these looks in public. (Also, depending on your office, some of these might be considered NSFW. Just so you're prepared.) "We believe that it might be possible to treat breast cancer — the leading cause of female death — with a drug that can already be found in nearly every medicine cabinet in the world: Aspirin. In 2010, we published an observational study in The Journal of Clinical Oncology showing that women with breast cancer who took aspirin at least once a week for various reasons were 50 percent less likely to die of breast cancer." "The number of women getting double mastectomies after a breast cancer diagnosis has been rising in the past 10 years, even though most of them don't face a higher risk of getting cancer in the other breast." Monday, May 26, 2014 As you may or may not know, I'm walking in my third Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in San Francisco this July. It is a grueling and exhilarating two-day, thirty-nine-point-three-mile walk through the city, across the Golden Gate Bridge, and up the hills of Marin County (seriously, they never seem to go down). When I did my first Avon walk in Santa Barbara in 2012, I was about halfway through six months of high-dose, intense, ugly ugly ugly chemo. I signed up for that walk at the last minute, giving myself just over five weeks to train and raise the $1,800 minimum. I was shocked as the donations poured in and topped out at more than $12,000. Avon took notice and asked me to be the survivor speaker at the closing ceremony that year. I even got to meet Fergie (that's me in the stranglehold in the lower left photo). I signed up for walk number two almost as soon as I limped across the finish line that year. Last September, I walked San Francisco with eight friends and family. I'd been on my current drug Kadcyla for four months then; I'd just received news it was working, but there were still signs of cancer. I was once again a top ten individual fundraiser, and I vowed I'd keep walking and raising money and awareness for as long as I'm able. I am so lucky I'm still able. Every year, I have this little seed of hesitation at the back of my mind, wondering whether I should sign up again, whether I'll be around in twelve months or healthy enough to walk. And then I say, "Fuck it," and sign up again, optimistic and hopeful and willing myself to keep doing this year after year, mile after mile, lost toenail after lost toenail. I walk because I can. Because I believe we are on the precipice of monumental medical innovations and breakthroughs, and I want to do every little thing in my power to help drive that forward. Because Avon gives back to local communities to help under-served women get access to healthcare, gives to charities that support people as they're going through chemo (and I know firsthand how life-changing that is, to have someone else bring your family a meal when you're too sick to manage it), and funds cutting edge research -- the type that is bringing me smart-bomb medicine and ever-so-slowly shifting the tide in our collective fight against cancer. If you'd like to contribute, you can visit our team page here: Team Booby and the Beast. Every dollar helps. Thank you for your kindness, your unwavering support of me and my family over the years (years!), and for walking with me -- in person and in spirit. Wednesday, May 21, 2014 I think patients who have no other alternatives, when working with their doctors, are probably best equipped to decide whether a drug is too risky or not. But I'd love to hear your take. "The Right to Try bills aim to provide a streamlined alternative to the FDA process. Instead of having to fill out lengthy and complex paperwork, patients would only need to get an okay from a drug company and a simple prescription or “recommendation” from a doctor to access an unapproved treatment. The drugs involved also must have successfully completed an initial safety trial and moved to the next phase of development." "Dr Akhilesh Reddy, from the University of Cambridge, said the body clock influences every biological process in the human body and the health consequences of living against the clock were "pretty clear cut", particularly in breast cancer." "In a proof of principle clinical trial, Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated that virotherapy — destroying cancer with a virus that infects and kills cancer cells but spares normal tissues — can be effective against the deadly cancer multiple myeloma." "With 220 million olfactory cells in a canine snout, compared with 50 million for humans, dogs have long helped on search-and-rescue. Now, a growing body of evidence supports the possible use of canines by clinicians. The largest study ever done on cancer-sniffing dogs found they can detect prostate cancer by smelling urine samples with 98 percent accuracy. At least one application is in the works seeking U.S. approval of a kit using breath samples to find breast cancer." "One study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found dropping a few pounds could lower a woman's likelihood for developing the disease. In the study of 439 obese women aged 50 to 75, those who dieted, exercised and lost significant weight also reduced their levels of the hormones commonly associated with breast cancer. That study found even a 5 percent weight loss decreased one's breast cancer risk by as much as 22 percent." "Pfizer said on Friday that the Food and Drug Administration would let it apply for approval of its heavily promoted experimental breast cancer medicine based on midstage patient testing results. . . Midstage test results showed that by combining palbociclib with letrozole, patients on average survived 20.2 months before their tumors worsened. That was about twice as long as the benefit for women in a comparison group who received only letrozole." Monday, May 19, 2014 When I showed up for chemo this morning, I still had a slight headache from this weekend. I drank too much wine on Saturday, yes (enough that our group landed at a Waffle House at one in the morning to nosh on cheese-smothered hash browns; alas, they did not prevent our hangovers as much as we had hoped), but I also cried a lot and was sleep-deprived from the outset of the weekend. I had taken the redeye to North Carolina to watch one of my best friends, Leslie, get married. As it turns out, I cannot recover from overnight flights or red wine like I used to. There is nothing like a weekend of indulgence in fried chicken and pulled pork nachos and staying up too late (and maybe one shot of bourbon) to set you up for a successful round of chemo. Ahem. I should note: this is a fairly rare thing for me, to drink excessively anymore. I know it's not recommended. I know moderation is what's best for staving off breast cancer (although I'm honestly not sure if they've studied it for cases of advanced disease like mine). I know my liver is doing lots of work as it is. I know, I know, I know. These reasons are why I am typically a one-glass-with-dinner-once-in-awhile type of girl. But it was a wedding. I've mentioned before how wonderful my friends are. The wedding this weekend was between one of my friends who'd cut off her hair for me and a man she met while working in Jordan. Leslie and Bill are the type of people who make you want to be a better person, and I don't say that lightly. They have devoted their lives to helping others and to service in a way I can't say of too many people. Their collective resume (which I'm sure they don't have, but if they did) includes the AmeriCorps, U.S. Agency for International Development, the Army, nursing school, jumping out of airplanes, traveling the world, and just generally making it a better, safer, healthier place to live. Leslie and her new husband are downright incredible people, so I shouldn't have been surprised at the gesture they made at their wedding, the gift they gave me and so many others. I had already been crying at the mother/son and father/daughter dances because let's face it. I am a sap. And then Leslie announced that in lieu of gifts, they'd asked for guests to donate to a couple of charities close to their hearts, and that they would also be making contributions to The Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Play for Pink, which donates 100% of its funds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I knew they'd been planning this, and it still caught me off-guard, still had me bawling into my napkin and hoping the wedding photographer wasn't getting thatparticular moment on camera. I'm not exaggerating when I say my friends (and family, too) are helping to save my life. My heart is so filled with love after this weekend that it will be the thing that gets me through the chemo side effects this week. It will be my antidote. And then I'll do that juice cleanse. Monday, May 12, 2014 "The film shows the parallel stories of Annie, who lost both her mother and sister to breast cancer before developing it herself and Marie-Claire King, the brilliant geneticist who after fifteen years of research discovered the genetic link to certain types of breast and ovarian cancer, considered one of the most important scientific discoveries of the 20th Century." "Researchers at the National Cancer Institute sequenced the genome of her cancer and identified cells from her immune system that attacked a specific mutation in the malignant cells. Then they grew those immune cells in the laboratory and infused billions of them back into her bloodstream. The tumors began “melting away,” said Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg..." Actually, I don't know if it's worth the read. You decide. It's gut-wrenching. I knew it would be, and I read it anyway. "Ruth started to go online to find stories of women who had miraculous recoveries; she often spoke of one who was reportedly into her 14th year, and counting, with metastatic breast cancer...This 14-years-and-counting woman was Ruth’s phantom rival, and mine. Our hope and our enemy." Saturday, May 10, 2014 I wanted to write this post before my meeting with my oncologist Friday, thought about how I'd construct it, whether it would include a photo of clinking champagne glasses (or, possibly, God forbid, a slew of obscenities), but I didn't want to jinx myself. I mean, sure, I felt great, but what if he came into the exam room and told me it was time to change chemo? After all, he'd done it before. Spoiler alert: this time he didn't. What if I'd written--in black and white, where things become real--a whole scene of how I wanted the day to unfold, only to have my heart broken? So I held off on writing until I was certain, until I'd heard the words straight from my doctor's mouth: "No cancer." At which point, I hugged the poor man. My scan was clean! My scan was clean! My scan was clean! Also, no destructive bone lesions, which is good. Then I had a celebratory lunch with my dear friend Sandi who went with me to my appointment (because Chris couldn't make it this time) and tried to will my frazzled nerves to calm the heck down. I think it took about six hours until I didn't still feel like I was going to vomit from the stress of this appointment. Mental note: I have got to figure out a way to not do this panicked, angst-y routine every three months. If you have suggestions that go beyond Xanax, please let me know. Nothing changes in my routine: I'll still go in for blood work every week, still have infusions of this chemo every three weeks, indefinitely. I've been on Kadcyla a year now; my blood counts look relatively normal and the other side effects are mostly manageable. And my oncologist is of the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" camp. As much as I'd love to not have to have chemo interrupting my life every third week, it is huge safety net for me. Which is a good thing to have when you're walking a cancer tightrope. This scan is my third clean one in a row (holy smokes!) and marks six months of no evidence of disease (NED) for me. I was asked the other day how long I'd been in remission, and I didn't really know how to answer. Based on the National Cancer Institute's definition, I'd say NED equals remission, so the answer is six months, although nobody in my cancer world seems to use the term remission anymore. Is that unique to me? To breast cancer? Either way, I'll take it. Thursday, May 8, 2014 I've learned my lesson: never again will I schedule my follow-up appointment with my oncologist a decade after my actual scan. Oh? A decade hasn't passed since Monday morning? Could have fooled my nerves. I meet with my doctor tomorrow morning to get my results. I'm taking it as good news that he hasn't called to schedule a biopsy of anything. Clearly, I am grasping at straws here. To prevent me from jumping out of my skin, I've tried to stay busy this week. My laundry, for once, is all folded and put away. I am just about caught up on emails. Quinn and I baked cookies yesterday afternoon. Today, I think we're building a trellis for the cucumber plants in our garden. Anything to keep me busy, because you know what they say about an idle mind. It hops on the fast bus to the loony bin, that's what. It was cool in Phoenix yesterday, so I hiked Camelback's Echo Canyon trail. It's a steep, tough, boulder-hopping climb, but it's worth it because it's hard to feel like cancer could ever have the upper hand when you're at the top of a mountain shaped like a camel. Top of Camelback - 2,704 ft I'm on pins and needles this week, and I appreciate your support and love and all-around good juju so much. Thank you for holding my hand--virtual and otherwise--for reminding me to breathe, for sending out good thoughts in my direction and upwards, too. I promise I'll let you know as soon as this damn decade week is up and I have some news. Monday, May 5, 2014 I've been thinking of doing this for awhile, providing links here to news that gets me excited about the latest in cancer research or blog entries that move me or basically anything that catches my attention and I think you might enjoy, too. I had my scan today, so this post is also serving to take my mind off of that a little. I hope you find it informative and interesting, too. Here are a few of the most fascinating cancer-related things I've seen around the web the last couple of weeks. "Hall said understanding Cdc14's role in DNA repair and how the enzyme binds to its substrates could be used to develop more effective chemotherapeutic weapons against cancer. Many chemotherapeutic drugs work by producing such extensive DNA damage in cancer cells that they kill themselves. Designing a chemical that mimics the features of a Cdc14 substrate would help block Cdc14 from repairing damaged DNA in cancer cells, speeding their death." In the article I read in People Magazine (don't judge), Samantha Harris said she opted for the double mastectomy (versus a lumpectomy) even though she wouldn't be able to hold her children afterward, to which I say: dear woman, I wish you the best, and you will be able to hold your kids again, sooner than you might think. "In a new study published in Cell Reports, scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center demonstrate that mice lacking one copy of a gene called CTCF have abnormal DNA methylation and are markedly predisposed to cancer. CTCF is a very well-studied DNA binding protein that exerts a major influence on the architecture of the human genome, but had not been previously linked to cancer." “In our experiments, our nanoparticles successfully delivered a test gene to brain cancer cells in mice, where it was then turned on,” says Jordan Green, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “We now have evidence that these tiny Trojan horses will also be able to carry genes that selectively induce death in cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells healthy." Have some exciting news you think I should link here? Please email me (jen dot campisano at gmail) or leave a note in the comments. Welcome Writing about my journey at the intersection of metastatic breast cancer and motherhood. Diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 32 and when my son was just five months old, this is the story of how I've learned to take life one day at a time -- through treatment, potty training, and, eventually, recovery.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Cookbook Week: Fettuccine with Figs and Walnuts The Chef: Elizabeth The Menu: A highly delicious, very filling meal of whole-wheat fettuccine, doused in a cashew-cream sauce with figs and walnuts, topped with toasted breadcrumbs. A simple salad with tomato and red onion balanced out the extremely rich pasta. The Goods: As we're sure you're aware by now, all the dishes this week are recipes in Robin Robertson's latest work, 1,000 Vegan Recipes. Robertson mentions that this recipe is one of her favorites, as it's adapted from a dish that her mother would serve every Christmas Eve. Which leads us to two points: one, congratulations to phrog from yesterday's comments! Send us an email, and we'll send your copy of the book right out. Two, for today's copy, tell us in the comments: What is your most delicious holiday tradition? Mimosas are one of my family's delicious holiday traditions! But perhaps more relevantly, every year I bake up a batch of vegan cinnamon buns and give them out in holiday tins to all my relatives. Pretty delicious! Every Christmas my son and I travel to Cave City, Arkansas to visit our family. My tradition is introducing my family to simple, yummy vegan fare. I always make some kind of vegan candy with my grandmother (love the chocolate fudge from Joy of Vegan Baking), and the holiday meal with my parents always has Cornbread dressing with shiitake mushroom gravy. The best is when my dad says, "If you lived here and cooked for me, I'd become vegan!" Probably the most delicious is going to Candle 79 with my family when I come home from school - but my favorite thing to make for my family during the holidays is sauteed brussels sprouts with roasted chestnuts! My dad wakes up early and makes my family mexican hot chocolate and then makes a seperate batch just for me made with soymilk! After the gifts have been distributed and opened, we all sit around the table and eat tamales! Vegan for me, of course!With all the fixins' to boot including salsa, salsa verde, guacamole and I like Parma on mine.Suuuuuuuuuuper good. One of our most delicious holiday traditions here has to be our "sucre à la crème", a sweet and creamy kind of fudge. I'm sure I'll find a bit of time during the holidays to make my vegan version of this old classic! My most delicious holiday tradition is something my partner and I came up with during our first holidays in our own home. We planned out a special, fancy menu- portabello wellington, cream tarts, potatoes, pies- and we got up early to cook everything. It was only the two of us, and we were feeling lazy, so we just made one dish at first. Then we ate it up while we watched DVDs. Then we made the next dish, and we ate that and continued watching DVDs. And so on. We had this long, lazy day in bed, eating a really gorgeous meal (in really long courses). It was so relaxing and FUN. Anytime we spend holidays just the two of us, we do that. And this year, it's just us! Woo! The most delicious holiday tradition is making a Chilean party drink called "Cola de Mono", or "Monkey's Tail." It is strong brewed coffee with condensed milk, cinnamon sticks, and Pisco, a chilean type vodka! What a great way to bring in the new year. I also like a Winter Sangria! Seriously, the tastiest holiday tradition started with a friend making chocolate truffles for our wedding six years ago. Three ingredients - crushed almonds, soy milk and dark chocolate - make the most awesome truffle EVAH. Our anniversary is in the holiday season and so it's a nice treat to revisit at this time of year! Thank you for the opportunity to enter! I have two really. I make and jar a spaghetti sauce for family and friends. It's my great-grandfather's recipe. My sister and I always have a cookie baking day. Hard to beat the smell of freshly baked cookies and a day spent with my best friend! Making hot chocolate from "scratch", using either skim milk or soy milk, sugar, and real Dutch cocoa. My youngest child is 21 now, but he still asks if I will make some when he comes home from college. Instead of putting names on the presents for my kids (who are now teenagers), I make a puzzle out of it. When they were little there would be themes likes animals and the land/sea/sky animals would each be for a different child. As they have become older the puzzles are much harder incorporating math, histroy, etc. They look more forward to the puzzle than the gifts. my most delicious tradition is vegan versions of all the yummy food we used to eat prevegan: Lasagna, peppermint bark, raspberry chocolates, etc.I love showing family and friends how delicious cruelty free food tastes! Most delicious holiday tradition? Well, it's going to sound silly, but it'd have to be my Italian grandmother's nuggets of fried dough. See, she makes these elaborate Italian pastries that are naturally vegan, but the parts that are cut up and can't be re-used are rolled into little dumplings and then she fries them. They are so good. :)	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Some brake systems use rear drum brakes instead of rear disc brakes. Drum brake components consist of brake drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, and hardware including springs and self-adjusters. The brake shoes sit against the drum until the brakes are applied. Once applied, brake fluid pushes the wheel cylinders against the brake shoes, which in turn press against the brake drum and create the friction required to stop your vehicle. When you let off the brakes, the springs return the brake shoes back to their original position. This self-adjusting system helps keep the brake shoes in position when the brakes are not applied. As the brake shoes gradually become worn, the self-adjuster compensates for the worn area by adjusting the original position of the brake shoe so that it is closer to the brake drum. Because rear drum brakes serve an important role in slowing your vehicle, it is wise to get them repaired and replaced as necessary. During use, rear drum brakes create a serious amount of heat and friction that can degrade brake components over time. Grinding, screeching, or squealing noises signal worn brake shoes rubbing against the brake drum. Worn springs and an insufficiently lubricated self-adjuster can cause brake shoes to wear down quickly. Rapid and excessive wear may also point to problems with other components. Wheel cylinders that do not receive adequate brake fluid and worn springs that are unable to return brake shoes to their original position are both contributors to worn brake shoes and inevitable rear brake repairs. Because driving on worn rear drum brakes can endanger the life of yourself and other passengers, it is important to repair your brakes as needed. Our rear drum brake repair service can help. We cover rear drum brakes and accompanying components--like brake shoes, wheel cylinders, springs, and self-adjusters--to help ensure maximum drum brake performance.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Status: (a)in subsection (1)(b), for “in such a connection to the Commission.” substitute “to the Commission in connection with an investigation under this Part or a review under paragraph 25 of Schedule 3.”; (b)in subsection (2)(b)— (i)in the words before sub-paragraph (i), for “in such a connection by a police force (“the assisting force”) to the Commission” substitute “by a police force (“the assisting force”) to the Commission in connection with an investigation under this Part or a review under paragraph 25 of Schedule 3”; (ii)omit the “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (i); (iii)after sub-paragraph (ii) insert “, or (iii)a review under paragraph 25 of Schedule 3 of the outcome of a complaint where the complainant expressed dissatisfaction with a force other than that force.” Print The Whole Schedule Print The Whole Part Print This Section only You have chosen to open The Whole Act The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run. You have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDF You have chosen to open the Whole Act The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run. You have chosen to open the Whole Act without Schedules The Whole Act without Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run. You have chosen to open Schedules only The Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run. Legislation is available in different versions: Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Original (As Enacted or Made):The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text. See additional information alongside the content Show Explanatory Notes for Sections: Displays relevant parts of the explanatory notes interweaved within the legislation content. Opening Options Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once Explanatory Notes Text created by the government department responsible for the subject matter of the Act to explain what the Act sets out to achieve and to make the Act accessible to readers who are not legally qualified. Explanatory Notes were introduced in 1999 and accompany all Public Acts except Appropriation, Consolidated Fund, Finance and Consolidation Acts. More Resources Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include: the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item confers power and blanket amendment details all formats of all associated documents correction slips links to related legislation and further information resources More Resources Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include: the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Volunteer Opportunities 1. Help prepare and/or serve food to individuals who are poor and homeless (one-time or ongoing).2. Host a food drive or other fundraising drive (one-time or ongoing).3. Host a holiday party for clients (one-time or ongoing).4. Writing letters to clients (one-time or ongoing).5. Assist staff during the woman shower programs.6. Help out in the Mail Room by organizing correspondence and distributing it to our clients. 1. Provide business consultative services (one-time or ongoing)2. Help organize a special event (one-time or ongoing)3. Videography for an event (one-time or ongoing)4. Help organize donations at the Warehouse Bank of America Community Volunteers help to serve meals to homeless clients during a monthly “Day of Service” at the Camillus House Shelter.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
To compete in today's market, companies that develop computer role-playing games (CRPGs) must quickly and reliably create realistic, engaging game stories. Indeed, intricate storylines and realism that goes beyond graphics have become major product differentiators. To establish both, it's... Many computer games use custom scripts to control the ambient behaviors of non-player characters (NPCs). Therefore, a story writer must write fragments of computer code for the hundreds or thousands of NPCs in the game world. The challenge is to create entertaining and non-repetitive behaviors... The traditional approach to implementing interactions between a player character (PC) and objects in computer games is to write scripts in a procedural scripting language. These scripts are usually so complex that they must be written by a computer programmer rather than by the author of the game...	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Like this: The Ambassador met with Governor Balochistan in Governor House Quetta to discuss mutual cooperation and brotherly relations amid Pakistan and Turkey. “Pakistan and Turkey has strong relations and cooperation from decades but following economic and political changes in the region both countries should enhance bilateral relations for the prosperity of both nations.” Governor Balochistan Amanullah Yasinzai said. Meanwhile a delegation of Balochistan Bar Association led by President Shah Muhammad Jatoi met with Governor Justice (retd) Amanaullah Yasinzai. “Without Justice our society can’t be developed, supremacy of law is the only solution to eradicate crimes form our soil.” Governor Balochistan said adding without strong judicial system the society crime ratio in the society might prevail. The lawyers’ delegation informed Governor Balochistan regarding special grant for lawyers, land for their community and other issues. Over their demands Governor Balochistan assured his full cooperation and support for Lawyers community stressing on lawyers to fill their responsibilities for imparting easy justice to the suppressed people of Balochistan. Founded By About Daily Balochistan Express Daily Balochistan Express an independent daily having no links with any opinion. It is edited by professional journalists enjoying high reputation in the eyes of their readers all over Pakistan. It covers all the five ecological zones of Balochistan besides major cities and townships of Pakistan	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Abstract As grid computing technology moves further up the adoption curve, the issues of dealing with conflicting user requirements formulated by different users become more prevalent. In addition, the need to negotiate static sharing agreements between the different stakeholders in a grid system is time-consuming and offers limited incentive for resource owners to step into the grid’s infrastructure in a provider role. Resource management approaches that are currently adopted in grids are not able to deal with these issues in a flexible, value-maximizing way because of their system-centric approach. This contribution presents a clear motivation for the use of economic forms of scheduling in grid computing environments to address these shortcomings. The authors also provide an introductory overview of the different forms of market mechanisms that have been adopted by researchers in the field. In addition, the authors present simulation results concerning the use of Vickrey auctions and commodity markets as market mechanisms for dynamic pricing in grid resource markets. Introduction Grid technology has reached a maturity level in which computational resources are being virtualized, shared and used on a global scale. Large scale deployments of the technology in production level academic environments are being driven by projects such as EGEE in Europe and TeraGrid in the United States. These projects now make hundreds of teraflops in compute capacity and petabytes of storage capacity available to researchers in more than 40 countries. One of the crucial components of grid middleware, the software which enables the operation of a grid infrastructure, is the resource management system. This subsystem is responsible for mapping a user’s request for service to resources available in the grid. Often this involves a two staged process in which a grid service, called the resource broker, first determines a set of suitable local resource managers based on the request’s quality of service requirements. In the second stage, the local resource managers are contacted to fulfill the request by engaging the local resources they control (e.g. the set of CPUs in the cluster). Currently, the resource management and scheduling approaches found in production level grid middleware have a strong focus on the efficient scheduling of jobs from a system-oriented point of view. This means that the broker schedules jobs in a way that maximizes the overall utilization of the infrastructure or that obtains the highest possible level of overall system throughput. These approaches to scheduling do not take into account the actual value grid users associate with their computations. As a result, the broker may be performing optimally from a system-oriented point of view, but suboptimally from a user-oriented point of view. The potential for value loss as a result of these suboptimal scheduling decisions increases with the load on the grid infrastructure and the heterogeneity of the valuations among users. As shown by Chun (2005), user valuations for allocations of motes on a sensor net testbed can vary by four orders of magnitude1. In addition, current resource management systems assume the existence of static bilateral sharing agreements between the different parties that contribute to the shared grid infrastructure. These agreements are often hard to negotiate, and result in limited flexibility and openness with respect to the integration of new parties in the global grid infrastructure. As a result, several grid ‘islands’ or ‘silos’ emerge and the full potential of the infrastructure is not realized. This is partly due to the specific funding contracts under which grid resources are procured and brought into operation. Indeed, a currently debated topic is how to build grid infrastructures that are sustainable over the long term, i.e. that are self-supporting and do not require funding from a source that imposes the vision of global sharing of resources for their operation. We believe that the introduction of an electronic market place for trading grid usage rights provides a promising approach to deal with the issues of openness, sustainability, and value maximization. Such a market place is open to all parties that wish to participate in the system as a provider or consumer. The incentives for (well-behaved) participation in such a market stem from a common value model and accounting system that charges or rewards the different parties involved, for their requested or delivered service. Firstly, this differs from the negotiation model that is currently in place in which users need to lobby for access rights which are subsequently enforced by long term, static policies. A market-based approach allows for greater flexibility in terms of accepting new parties in the infrastructure and in terms of determining usage rights for users, resulting in a more open and agile grid infrastructure. This is especially important for the potential grid user base that is formed by small research institutions or SMEs. Their relative cost for maintaining and procuring computing infrastructure is high due to limited economics of scale and their often strongly fluctuating requirements. As a consequence, these users are not able to engage in bartering during negotiations of sharing agreements as they do not own a significant amount of computing infrastructure. On the other hand, this user base has the greatest potential for benefiting from the added value a grid infrastructure can provide. The possibility to pay for usage rights enables them to tap into this added value. Key Terms in this Chapter Bayes-Nash Equilibrium: When a system is in a Bayes-Nash equilibrium, the best strategy for each participant is to be truthful, provided that all other participants are truthful as well. Incentive Compatibility: A mechanism is incentive compatible if it is best for all participants to be truthful in their actions. This means that there is no strategic advantage to be gained by being dishonest. Best-Response Algorithm: An algorithm that determines the strategy that produces the best possible immediate outcome for a bidder, taking other bidder’s strategies as given. Commodity Market: A market in which products are traded that have no qualitative difference. Futures Market: A market in which goods are sold that are to be delivered at a certain point in the future, at a specified price. Walrasian Auctioneer: A hypothetical entity that facilitates market adjustment in disequilibrium by announcing prices and collecting information about supply and demand at those prices without any disequilibrium transactions actually taking place. Vickrey Auction: A second-price sealed-bid auction that has been proven to be incentive compatible. Bidders are not allowed to see each other’s bids. The highest bidder wins the auction and pays a transaction price which corresponds to the bid of the second highest bidder. Spot Market: A market in which goods are sold and delivered immediately. Exposure Problem: The problem that occurs when bidders have to win several objects in a (set of) auction(s) but are exposed to the risk of not winning all of them as competition on some of these objects turns out to be tougher than expected.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Media releases View the latest media releases from City of Gold Coast. Scroll through the list below, or search by keyword or date range to find a particular news item. To stay up to date subscribe to our RSS feed for our latest news. Wednesday The City will write to the Premier seeking confirmation that the Ocean-side Cruise Ship Terminal project will be considered as an option in the Southport Spit Master Plan process - and request the coordinated project application be re-assessed. The letter will... Friday The final step in delivering streetscape and cultural embellishments in the Gold Coast Chinatown Precinct Plan has been officially dedicated by Mayor Tom Tate and Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane, Dr Xu Jie.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
It is important to emphasize that deviations from norms and breach of rules occur in many shades – from the trivial to the conspicuous.14 In the recently enacted Research Ethics Act (not yet in force) section 5 (2), the so-called scientific dishonesty is restricted to certain gross and serious deviations, i.e. “falsification, fabrication, plagiarism and other serious breaches of good scientific practice perpetrated with intent or gross negligence”. Obviously also “less serious” deviations occur, which may nevertheless represent a breach of good research practice, as for example flawed source references, failing design, breach of quality assurance routines, misleading authorship, or by “disregarding” extreme or unexpected observations and other oddnesses which do not entirely agree with one’s own hypotheses. Such deviations must also be taken seriously, since they are suited to impair the quality and trustworthiness of the research, and to create a climate for more serious deviations. Thus there is a sliding transition from the trivial to the gross and more serious deviations. In the same way, the degree of guilt will vary, from excusable mistakes via cases in which one has acted unintentionally but nevertheless should have acted differently (negligence), to willful breach of the rules, knowingly committed. Norm deviations may thus be criticizable and blameworthy even if the researcher has not acted knowingly, but maybe rather been negligent, uninterested, careless, incompetent or the like. The degree of blameworthiness will thus depend on the degree of the norm deviation and guilt. 3.3 Personal liability and overall system responsibility The main rule in Norwegian law is that an individual is liable for his/her acts and omissions. Thus the individual person may be held personally liable for what he/she has done, alternatively not done, but ought to have done, and be met by different sanctions. This follows from general principles of non-statutory negligence liability and more special liability rules, among other things. The large majority of researchers, however, are ordinary employees in public or private sector. This means that in addition, it may be question of a system liability for the employee’s superior, i.e. the person/organisation who is liable for the person who actually performs the act. Personal liability does not exclude system liability, and vice versa. Basically, employers are liable for the acts of their researchers, and the main rule is that they are liable for the acts of their employees, irrespective of whether the employer is to blame or not. This so-called employer liability follows from section 2-1 of the Act relating to Compensation for Claims, of which subsection 1, first sentence, reads: An employer is liable for damage caused willfully or negligently during the employee’s performance of work or assignments for the employer, taking into account whether the expectations the parties sustaining the loss reasonably can make to the activity or service have been neglected. For example, research is stated as one of the main tasks of the specialist health service on the same level as medical treatment, cf section 3-8 no 3 of the Specialist Health Services Act. The requirements in the Specialist Health Services Act relating to soundness, organization and management at different levels will thus apply to research. The medical centers have a hierarchic system, with the state as owner, having in principle the superior responsibility as well as the managerial prerogative and right to instruct, cf sections 3 and 7 of the Health Enterprises Act.15 However, the state has appointed a board of directors, which again has appointed a general manager, a CEO, having the day-to-day responsibility and managerial prerogative and right to instruct, cf section 37 of the Health Enterprises Act. But this responsibility, including the managerial prerogative and right to instruct, will be delegated downwards and distributed to clinical managers, department managers, sections heads and project managers (including project managers for research projects, i.e. the person having the day-to-day responsibility for a specific research project).16 Section 3-9 of the Specialist Health Services Act states that there shall be a responsible manager at each level. But such hierarchic delegation (line management) does not mean that the superior person in the line ceases to be liable. In principle, nothing prevents the overall liability to be divided, for example between a medical centre and a university. In such cases, however, it will normally be a question of joint and several liability, i.e. that both institutions are liable irrespective of each other – one for all, all for one. In general it must be assumed that the institution to which the day-to-day research has its closest relation, typically the hospital, carries the primary responsibility for the research. Preparation and sound organization of the research, stating responsibilities and such like, are thus key tasks for the employer, i.e. the research institution. Where research is concerned, proper account must of course be taken of the customary academic freedom, i.e. that the employer must not in any undue manner try to influence the research. The employer may nevertheless not provide employed researchers with unlimited authority and disclaim any liability. Thus the employer may also be held liable on an independent basis, for example due to lack of routines, training, management, control and supervision in connection with research as well as medical treatment. This applies in particular when patients, patient material, patient data, animals or other sensitive research objects are involved in the research. The current Act relating to Universities and Colleges of April 1, 2005, states explicitly in section 1-5 that universities and colleges may not be instructed regarding the academic contents of their teaching and the content of research or artistic or scientific development work. In evaluations of Norwegian research a stronger professional management is at the same time called for. Professional management and management structures may establish frameworks for research to be performed by the individual employed scientist. Tension may therefore exist between the individual person’s academic freedom and the institution’s professional management responsibility at all levels, even if the act does not contain provisions that directly can be said to restrict the individual academic freedom in an unfortunate way. The recommendation, Innst.O. nr 70 (2005-2006), from the parliamentary standing committee on church, education and research concerning the Act on Research Ethics, states: The committee takes as its point of departure, as did the Government, that research takes place under a considerable degree of freedom and trust, and thereby also a considerable degree of personal responsibility for the individual researcher. At the same time, there is reason to underline that the research institutions have an independent responsibility for control and management. However, the institution’s professional management responsibility must continuously be assessed against the concern for academic freedom and the individual scientific employee’s rights. The committee has noted that this issue will be discussed by the so-called Underdal committee, which is to submit its recommendation in October 2006. It should be noted here that employed researchers, in spite of these formal points of departure, traditionally have had an extremely free role at most of the public research institutions, among other things indeed to secure the professional independency of research. However, it should be noted that there is not necessarily a contrariety between professional integrity and independency, and an overall responsibility for and supervision of the institution’s activity being sound. A need to raise awareness of the research institutions’ responsibilities and duties is a common subject in reports on the regulation of medical and health research.17 Supervisors in PhD or master degree projects may have different roles, and do not necessarily form part of research institutions’ line management. In clinical research, the supervisor will often also be a co-researcher, and then usually a project manager, so that this person holds the day-to-day responsibility for the specific research project. The supervisor will then have an overall line responsibility for the PhD candidate or the student. But the supervisor may also have a more retired role by functioning solely as an advisor and conversation partner (mentor). In such cases, the supervisor’s responsibility will be more modest and derivative. The role as supervisor is discussed in more detail in section 3.7.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Port your Unity game to Windows - Join us on March 29 & 30 You may have heard: Unity devs are making some magic over in the Windows store. We are seeing great games succeed in this “new gold rush”. There are already 2000+ Unity games in the Windows Store with some hitting 3,000,000 downloads in less than 3 months. This is an amazing new opportunity on the biggest operating system on the planet. It’s far easier than you think to get your game into the exciting new world of the Windows Store, and we want to help you do it! We are offering a free Unity porting workshop in Brisbane to Unity Developers. Come for the weekend, bring your Unity game and we will help you get it on to the Windows Store. It’s that simple. Spots are very limited! This event is for qualified developers with Unity skills and who have something published or near published. If you fit this description, register your interest and we’ll get back to you with whether you have scored a spot.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Messenger Dec 2016-Jan2017 - Hints about the future... By Jim East When the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein was a ten year old boy he was given some junk and bits and bobs to play with. To the surprise of his parents and siblings, he managed to use the oddments to construct a working sewing machine! This amazing display of childhood brilliance gave a strong hint about what the future held for young Ludwig. By 1911, Wittgenstein was at Cambridge University and overwhelming the lectures of Bertrand Russell. Russell himself described the young man as, “the most perfect example I have ever known of genius as traditionally conceived; passionate, profound, intense, and dominating” (quotation from McGuinness, Brian, Wittgenstein: A Life: Young Ludwig 1889–1921, University of California Press, 1988, p118). When Jesus was physically among us, His young life also offered hints about what the future would hold for Him. Jesus was placed in a manger immediately following His birth. This beginning of life in an animal’s feeding trough can now be seen as being richly symbolic. Like Wittgenstein’s sewing machine, the manger pointed to the future.Firstly, the manger was prophetic of the humility that Jesus would embody.Christ was not monetarily wealthy: He once described Himself as having nowhere to rest His head (Matthew 8:20).The cross was not only a shameful, but also a lowly death, reserved for the meanest criminals.Jesus was even laid to rest in a borrowed tomb.Jesus is Lord of all and He spent plenty of time with people from all strata of society during His earthly ministry.And yet, He gave special attention to the poor.In Luke 7:22-23 we read the words Jesus spoke when John the Baptist’s disciples questioned Him:“Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them.And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” [italics are mine] If you feel impoverished, know that Christ is there with you. Secondly, the manger was not inside the inn! Mary and Joseph found that there was no room ‘inside’ for them and for Mary’s precious child. Jesus in His manger was shut out and this gives Him solidarity with all those who are shut out – shut out from society, family, friendships, or work. If you’ve ever felt as if you’re on the outside, know that Christ is there with you. Thirdly, Charles Spurgeon once reflected that the manger was probably used as means of feeding livestock again, in the years following the Nativity. As soon as Jesus was removed from its confines, it’s likely that the manger was filled with hay or grain and went back to ‘business as usual’. In his inimitable way, Spurgeon went on to point out that disconnection from Christ always leads to a ‘return to a miserable state’.If ever you’ve feared being in a miserable state, know that connection to Christ lifts us away from misery and towards heavenly joy.I wish you all a very blessed and peaceful Christmastime.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
On March 19, 2019, Lukas Voelz, who is just shy of his 2nd birthday, was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Our world came to a halt at that moment and will be forever changed. Immediately following the diagnosis, his treatment began. Lukas received a bone marrow biopsy and a spinal tap to determine the type of leukemia he had. Lukas underwent surgery to place a port in his chest which will be used to provide chemotherapy treatments for the next 3.5 years. Currently he receives his Chemo treatment once a week along with blood transfusions to help keep him strong. Our 22 month old Lukas is strong, brave, and a fighter! We know he will beat this and go on to do great things. Lukas’ mom, dad, and 4.5 year old brother Jakob just want to see Lukas healthy, happy, and playing again. Cancer, in any form, is emotionally and physically draining. A cancer diagnosis in a 22 month old, is something no parent should ever have to cope with. Hopefully we can help alleviate some of the financial burden that weighs on the Voelz family at this time. Please share this page, and continue to keep Lukas in the forefront of your thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and to help out in any way that you can. Any donation, is so deeply appreciated.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Agents raid suspected South Thomaston meth lab SOUTH THOMASTON — Drug agents armed with a warrant and clothed in hazardous materials suits searched a home in South Thomaston on Tuesday, seeking to dismantle a suspected methamphetamine lab as part of an ongoing effort to keep the drug from getting a foothold in the state. Police seized chemicals and equipment used to produce the highly addictive, damaging drug and arrested the resident of the house on St. George Road, Paul Mahonen, 36, on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine. Additional Photos Maine drug agents raided a house in South Thomaston on Tuesday morning, Feb. 26, 2013 where they believe a methamphetamine lab was operating. Photo from Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Agents with Maine Drug Enforcement Agency have been busting up an average of a lab a month since the beginning of 2012, most in the northern part of the state. The volatile chemicals are prone to explosion, forcing agents to wear protective suits. Tuesday’s raid was the third this month. Two weeks ago, agents raided a lab in Smyrna, which led to the arrest of a couple in their 30s. Last month, agents arrested three people in a raid on a lab in Houlton. The MDEA says it raided 13 meth labs in 2012, with eight of those in northern Maine’s Aroostook County. The labs are typically labs where operators are making relatively small amounts of the drug, often limited by their access to the chemicals needed to make it. “The number is of concern given the nature of the dangers inherent with the drug production, the costs associated with response to these sites and limited resources” of the agency, said MDEA Director Roy Mc-Kinney. The MDEA raided one meth lab in York County last year and has had none in Cumberland County in recent years. Tuesday’s raid in South Thomaston, in Knox County, took place at the house where Leonard Wells, 53, of Greenbush, was arrested last week allegedly with 20 grams of bath salts. Wells was already out on bail after being arrested in January in connection with the state’s largest-ever bath salts bust, which led to the seizure of 18 pounds of bath salts in Maine and Texas. The MDEA was assisted in the search by the Department of Environmental Protection, State Police, Knox County Sheriff’s deputies, South Thomaston fire and rescue workers and the federal DEA. Here at MaineToday Media we value our readers and are committed to growing our community by encouraging you to add to the discussion. To ensure conscientious dialogue we have implemented a strict no-bullying policy. To participate, you must follow our Terms of Use. Click here to flag and report a comment that violates our terms of use.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, which ought to know a thing or two about behavioral disorders, once defined insanity as "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result." By that definition, the world's central bankers – "hopium" pushers to the global markets – are all barking mad. They've continuously inflated assets to stratospheric heights in a doomed quest for growth and inflation that never, ever comes. And what's really insane is that they have absolutely no idea how to stop what they're doing… without sending those "hopium"-addicted markets into a lethal tailspin. They'll get the tailspin anyway. Or should I say, we will – central bankers never lose. The United States is a perfect example of what central bankers have wrought on the markets. Here's what I mean… The Fed Has Less Than Nothing to Show for Its Efforts All of the low, zero, and net negative interest rates over the past 10 years just helped the U.S. economy register a seasonally adjusted 1.2% annual GDP growth rate in the second quarter. Wow… All this, plus a downward revision of the first quarter's growth rate from 1.1% to 0.8%. Wow… All those cheap, low-interest-rate loans consumers are using to consume "stuff" sure is helping. Personal consumption in the second quarter rose 4.2%. That breaks down to a whopping 6.8% rise for goods and a 3% rise for services. More than 66% of the U.S. economy is driven by consumption, so on the surface, it's stunningly good to see robust growth in consumption like that. The media likes to shout it from the mountaintops, in fact. Trouble is, nobody is talking about all the borrowing, at low rates, that's happening to fuel all that consuming. So why on Earth would anyone borrow and leverage themselves to consume? Well, for one thing, it feels good. It's part of the "wealth effect." The thinking goes like this… "The stock market looks good, so our investments and retirement accounts must be getting fatter, so let's go spend (okay, borrow and spend) to feel good and do good by helping the economy." But non-residential fixed investment, meaning plant and equipment to build and produce things – you know, the kind of activity that requires hiring and keeping folks employed – actually fell 2.2% this quarter. That makes three quarters in a row that non-residential fixed investment has fallen. No one's talking about that, either. And if you think the housing market is bringing up the rear, think again. Residential fixed investment fell a much larger than expected 6.1% in the second quarter. And the band plays on. Growth Won't Happen… but Big Short-Side Profits Sure Will Stocks just made new highs and then fell off. And sure as September follows August, you can bet they'll hit new highs once again. The consensus on the Dow's long-term target is 21,000. It looks impressive, sure, but to me it looks like an awful long way to fall – and I'm going to be in position to profit when it does. It's just one giant, happy, free-for-all concert. "As long as the music's playing, you've got to get up and dance." But all is not right with the U.S. market… with global markets… with oil… with commodities… and most definitely with almost $15 trillion worth of government bonds bid up so high their yields are negative. The growth isn't here and it isn't coming. You can bank on that. Sure, "the trend is your friend" and you ride it as long as you can. But when financial assets get so pumped up on the tune being played by central banks, it's all going to give way at some point. It's not a question of "if," but of "when." Ladies and gentlemen, we're getting close to the "when" point. The biggest reason the market here is so high is that cheap money is being borrowed by corporations to buy back their own shares, inflating their earnings per share metrics without increasing earnings. It's crazy. The list of companies buying back record amounts of stock is increasing — at the height of the market, no less! They're buying their own stock on its highs! Are you kidding me? Here's the Profit Play We're going to make a killing when those idiots (and believe me, I have a good, long list of who they are) get caught out when the music stops. Investors will realize they've burned through trillions of dollars in cash and loaded their balance sheets with debt. The easiest way to make money when this whole racket collapses is to take a position in ProShares Short S&P 500 ETF (NYSE Arca: SH). But there are ways to make even more potential gains, too… In my Short-Side Fortunes trading service, for instance, we're heading back into my nice, long list of pumped-up stocks that are ready to burst and shorting them. We're already loading up on one, Tesla, the luxury electric car manufacturer that doesn't have enough money to build the cars it has orders for and will have to borrow, yep, borrow, another $10 billion in the next five years. Then there's China. Good grief… China's been off the radar because of everything else going on in the world. But it's sinking, and it's sinking fast. The latest evidence of the troubles there has everything to do with their "wealth management products," which were supposed to create wealth, but are now a $3.5 trillion bomb about to blow huge chunks of the Chinese economy to smithereens. Shah Gilani is the Event Trading Specialist for Money Map Press. In Zenith Trading Circle Shah reveals the worst companies in the markets - right from his coveted Bankruptcy Almanac - and how readers can trade them over and over again for huge gains.Shah is also the proud founding editor of The Money Zone, where after eight years of development and 11 years of backtesting he has found the edge over stocks, giving his members the opportunity to rake in potential double, triple, or even quadruple-digit profits weekly with just a few quick steps. He also writes our most talked-about publication, Wall Street Insights & Indictments, where he reveals how Wall Street's high-stakes game is really played. Maybe we can focus on the shorter term, articles that state the market will go down someday aren't terribly helpful. Anyone with half a brain understands what's going on with the fed and the markets. Articles like this has been circulating for years now. While I am drooling to play the short side that opportunity hasn't come yet except for the beginning of this year. How did that work out? The name of the game is change and change is occurring so rapidly, it is mind-boggling. All this change is good for our economy and the stock markets. Stocks are sky-high. I think they are going to go even higher for at least the next two years or so. Our economy shows strong underlying strength. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been positive, despite the dismal performance in recent quarters, which is not to be seen in a negative light. Slow, steady growth has been the right government policy to embrace coming out of a deep recession in 2008. The U.S. has enjoyed eight years of continuous recovery and fortunately, the end is not in sight. Hey Shah, isn't this recovery unprecedented? When has the U.S. enjoyed this long a recovery? If the next administration focusses on increasing domestic manufacturing and improving infrastructure (fixing roads, bridges, etc), our economy is going to take off. And shale oil exports will provide more jobs and improve our balance of trade. Things cannot look any brighter for the U.S. American companies are the leaders in the digital and cloud computing industries. This is another bright spot. The U.S. A is the one bright shining light in the world. It is the world leader. Coming out of the 2008 global recession, it has become the strongest and most powerful country in the world. China led the world out of recession, now it's U.S. turn to lead the world to normalization. It can only do that by remaining strong internally. It is a paradox, but by self-interest the U.S. helps other countries until they themselves can get back on their own feet. In all my life, I have never ever felt more comfortable investing in the stock market. Of course, I am hedging by buying gold and silver stocks, in the event the market tanks, but the way things going the U.S. stock market is the place to park your money. By submitting your email address you will receive a free subscription to Money Morning and receive Money Morning Profit Alerts. You will also receive occasional special offers from Money Map Press and our affiliates. You can unsubscribe at anytime and we encourage you to read more about our privacy policy. You can view our VQScore top-rated stocks now by entering your email below: By submitting your email address you will receive a free subscription to VQScore and occasional special offers from Money Map Press and our affiliates. You can unsubscribe at anytime and we encourage you to read more about our privacy policy. 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Tiny Troopers are back and better than ever! Decked out in new uniforms and sporting the latest in military hardware, the troopers are just itching to get back into the fight! Test your mettle and lead your troopers to victory in three thrilling special operations! LOCK AND ROLL! Jump on a humvee and man the .50 Cal turret-gun as your driver makes his way through the enemy infested territories while avoiding tank shells and a rain of bullets. A-TEN HUT! Customize your troopers with new uniforms and train them up the military ranks. Upgrade their rifles and body armor to help them survive longer on the battlefield. SPECIAL FORCES Recruit specialists ranging from medics and machine gunners to the elite Delta Force and the flamethrower wielding Flamer to help you on your missions. MEAN AND LEAN Use slick touch controls to move your squad, unleash a hail of bullets and decimate the enemy ranks with grenades, rockets and air strikes. SURVIVE THE HORDE! Help the Tiny Troopers fight through endless waves of zombies in 3 action-packed maps. How long can you survive among the undead hordes?	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
The Lucky One Is there really such thing as a lucky charm? The hero of Nicholas Sparks's new novel believes he's found one in the form of a photograph of a smiling woman he's never met, but who he comes to believe holds the key to his destiny. The chain of events that leads to him possessing the photograph and finding the woman pictured in it is the stuff of love stories only a master such as Sparks can write. The Last Song Seventeen year old Veronica "Ronnie" Miller's life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wilmington, North Carolina. Three years later, she remains angry and alientated from her parents, especially her father...until her mother decides it would be in everyone's best interest if she spent the summer in Wilmington with him. The Best of Me In the fall of 1984, high school students Amanda Collier and Dawson Cole fell deeply, irrevocably in love. Though they were from opposite sides of the tracks, their love for one another seemed to defy the realities of life in the small town of Oriental, North Carolina. But as the summer of their senior year came to a close, unforeseen events would tear the young couple apart, setting them on radically divergent paths. Dear John An angry rebel, John dropped out of school and enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life - until he meets Savannah, the girl of his dreams. Their mutual attraction quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah waiting for John to finish his tour of duty, and John wanting to settle down with the woman who has captured his heart. But 9/11 changes everything. John feels it is his duty to re-enlist. The Longest Ride 91 year-old Ira Levinson is kept concious after a car wreck by visions of his late wife, Ruth, who recounts stories of their lifetime together. A few miles away, at a local rodeo, Sophia Danko, a senior at Wake Forest, meets a young cowboy named Luke. Ira and Ruth. Sophia and Luke. Two couples who have little in common. Yet their lives will converge with unexpected poignancy, reminding us all that even the most difficult decisions can yield extraordinary journeys: beyond despair, beyond death, to the farthest reaches of the human heart. The Choice Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in small-town North Carolina. In full pursuit of the good life, including boating, swimming, and regular barbecues with his good-natured buddies, he holds the vague conviction that a serious relationship with a woman would only cramp his style. That is, until Gabby Holland moves in next door. The Guardian: Booktrack Edition Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died - a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, 29-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? The Rescue When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives. But there is one leap of faith Taylor can't bring himself to make: He can't fall in love... True Believer Can the mysteries of the human heart ever be unravelled? Pursuing a scientific explanation for a disturbing and unexplained phenomenon, Jeremy's sceptical nature is thrown off course when he meets Lexie, the town librarian. As they work together, ghostly occurrences and passionate moments converge, forcing Jeremy to realise that there are some truths science cannot explain, as he finally appreciates the pleasures of exploring the heart. A Bend in the Road Recently selected Best Author by readers of Entertainment Weekly, Nicholas Sparks is one of America's preeminent storytellers. Now, Sparks spins a tale about a man, a woman, and the devastating secret that threatens to keep them apart. The Notebook At 31, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War II, is haunted by images of the girl he lost more than a decade earlier. At 29, socialite Allie Nelson is about to marry a wealthy lawyer, but she cannot stop thinking about the boy who long ago stole her heart. Thus begins the story of a love so enduring and deep it can turn tragedy into triumph, and may even have the power to create a miracle. A Walk to Remember It was 1958, and Landon had already dated a girl or two. He even swore that he had once been in love. Certainly the last person in town he thought he'd fall for was Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of the town's Baptist minister. Then a twist of fate made Jamie his partner for the homecoming dance, and Landon Carter's life would never be the same. Message in a Bottle Divorced and disillusioned about relationships, Theresa Osborne is jogging when she finds a bottle on the beach. Inside is a letter of love and longing to "Catherine", signed simply "Garrett". Challenged by the mystery and pulled by emotions she doesn't fully understand, Theresa begins a search for this man that will change her life. What happens to her is unexpected, perhaps miraculous - an encounter that embraces all our hopes for finding someone special, for having a love that is timeless and everlasting. See Me Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. At 28, he's focused only on walking a straight line - getting his teaching degree, working out at the gym religiously, and avoiding all the places and people that proved so destructive in his earlier life. The last thing he's looking for is a serious relationship. But when Maria Sanchez crosses paths with him on a rainswept night in North Carolina, his plans are upended in a way that will rattle the foundations of his carefully structured life. Two by Two At 32 Russell Green has it all: a stunning wife, a lovable six-year-old daughter, a successful career as an advertising executive, and an expansive home in Charlotte. He is living the dream, and his marriage to the bewitching Vivian is the center of that. But underneath the shiny surface of this perfect existence, fault lines are beginning to appear, and no one is more surprised than Russ when he finds every aspect of the life he took for granted turned upside down. Three Weeks with My Brother In January 2003, Nick Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. It was to mark a milestone in their lives, for at 35 and 36, respectively, they were now the only surviving members of their family. As Nick and Micah travel the globe, the intimate story of their tragic family legacy unfolds in the details of the untimely deaths of their parents and only sister. Come Sundown The Bodine ranch and resort in western Montana is a family business, an idyllic spot for vacationers. A little over thirty thousand acres and home to four generations, it's kept running by Bodine Longbow with the help of a large staff, including new hire Callen Skinner. There was another member of the family once: Bodine's aunt, Alice, who ran off before Bodine was born. She never returned, and the Longbows don't talk about her much. The younger ones, who never met her, quietly presume she's dead. The Shack Mackenzie Allen Phillips' youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation, and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, in this midst of his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack one wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change his life forever. Against All Odds Taking chances is part of life, but when you bet your future against the odds, it's a high risk game. Kate Madison's stylish resale shop has been a big Soho success, supporting her and her four kids since her husband's untimely death. Now they are grown and ready to forge lives of their own. And they all choose to play against the odds, to their mother's dismay. Why we think it’s a great listen: The most celebrated performance in all of Audible’s history, The Help has nearly 2,000 5-star reviews from your fellow listeners. We hear the print book’s not bad, either. In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women - mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends - view one another. Love Story: A Novel From the day they met, John and Elizabeth were destined to fall in love. Their whirlwind romance started when they were young college students and lasted nearly 30 years - until Elizabeth died of cancer. So when John Baxter is asked to relive his long-ago love story with Elizabeth for his grandson Cole's heritage project, he's not sure he can do it. The sadness might simply be too great. Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. The Mistress Natasha Leonova's beauty saved her life. Discovered on a freezing Moscow street by a Russian billionaire, she has lived for seven years under his protection, immersed in rarefied luxury, while he pursues his activities in a dark world that she guesses at but never sees. Her home is the world, often on one of Vladimir Stanislas's spectacular yachts manned by scores of heavily armed crew members. Natasha's job is to keep Vladimir happy, ask no questions, and be discreet. Publisher's Summary Love hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again you must learn to trust again. When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet unassuming, Katie is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community. But even as Katie starts to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts her…. Watched movie trailer thinking it looked good so decided to read book first. It was lucky I did otherwise I might have missed out on a great book. Movie makers really know how to kill a book. In book, enjoyed the flow and good natured characters apart from the husband of course. What a phsyco kookoo! Loved the unexpected twist at the end. I would have liked to have seen more action from Alex; given his history but oh well. Still good. The movie killed everything about it and turned it into some rushed jumbled mangled mess. I didn’t even like how they changed character names. How pointless. This is definitely one book which has movie potential but sadly flopped. So, recommend book and whatever you do, stay away from movie! I completely loved the way we can find romance, courage, family trust and new beginnings in this book. Any additional comments? It's amazing how we get hooked to the story. We laugh, we cheer... We want a happy ending and it comes, but not exactly the way we're expecting. The story is great from the beginning to the end, but the end definitely comes with a great surprise. I've also watched the movie. The story was adapted and many things changed. It turned out really nice as well. My tip is: read the book and then watch the movie for comparisons. Both versions come differently, but they're both worth of your time. Would you try another book from Nicholas Sparks and/or Rebecca Lowman? Sparks: never unless I was totally convinced that this book was the exception, not the rule.Lowman: definitely. She reads in a pleasant voice, and she is good with the dialects (as far as my Swedish ear can tell, that is). Not her fault that the book is so bad. Would you ever listen to anything by Nicholas Sparks again? See above. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Rebecca Lowman? No, she was excellent. You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Yes, the basic story of trying to get (and stay) away from an abusing husband was indeed thrilling at times. Any additional comments? (Well, I guess this is the review part.) It is sad to see how such a promising story is made so totally conventional and boring. The thriller parts are ok, and for natural reasons you really feel for the protagonist, but the author does not create any spark in the "Safe Haven" love story whatsoever. And even more serious, he does not show us what everyone is feeling and thinking, only constantly telling us. While that works reasonably ok for getting inside the (disturbed) mind of the abusive husband, it makes for a very one-dimensional novel. The name does not help, I see no Sparks here.<br/><br/>The paper thin characters were all so conventional as well, like they were all rounded up from a Lassie movie from the 50s. Granted, the protagonist does a lot of the action stunts herself, but the values leaping off the pages are all about family values, adoring girls and strong men, and it is hard to realise that this is a bestseller from today rather than from another era.The conventionality extended to the plot as well. While we did not know the exact details (would it be Colonel Mustard using the Candlestick in the Library, or...?), the plot was so predicable. Spoiler warning, pass to next paragraph if you want to be kept in the dark until you figure it out yourself.* You have to be totally clueless even for the supernatural twist, although it looks as if it is supposed to be a surprise. (Not to mention how totally unnecessary to the story it is.)<br/><br/>The film Sleeping with the Enemy, although being from the early 90s, was so much less conventional, and more thrilling. And it featured Julia Roberts. Not perfect in any way shape or form, you should pick it up any time before enduring this syrup of a tale. Too bad, since the theme is no doubt a very serious one. Would you consider the audio edition of Safe Haven to be better than the print version? Don't get a chance to stop and read print being a working mum, but it was a great listen. The first Nicholas Sparks book I read was the Notebook and i stayed up all night reading, i wanted to stay up all day listening but commitments couldn't.<br/><br/> What did you like best about this story? I love that mostly sparks makes his male leads such loveable characters, that you would want in your life. I don't write reviews, but I felt compelled to write about this particular book. It is written beautifully. I could not put it down and spent most of my weekend listening to it. I have listened to several audible books and this is by far the best yet. The narration is very well done, in fact, probably the best I've listened to as of yet, subtle and believable. The book holds you right to the very end and I am so pleased that I found this author and novel. 7 of 7 people found this review helpful richard gainsborough, United Kingdom 1/23/13 Overall "Safe Haven" This was the best book i've ever listened to. It's left me wanting more of his novels. AWESOME!!!!!! 5 of 5 people found this review helpful Melissa M 7/11/14 Overall Performance Story "A Thrilling and Emotional Ride" Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? There are a lot of highs and lows in this book.This is a book where you'll easily become emotionally connected and involved in the story and where you'll start to care about the characters and what happens to them. There are little surprises here and there. Some sweet and romantic, some shocking and thrilling. But this is defiantly worth a read. What other book might you compare Safe Haven to, and why? Its unlike any book I've read before. Have you listened to any of Rebecca Lowman’s other performances? How does this one compare? I have not but I will in the future. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I listened to this book constantly when I brought it. Its an exciting book that kept me on the edge of my seat I was happy as the romance began and I felt very involved in Katie/Erin told her story. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful Kirsty United Kingdom 1/10/14 Overall Performance Story "A great listen and a great narrator" Would you consider the audio edition of Safe Haven to be better than the print version? I haven't read the book. What did you like best about this story? There are plenty of highs and lows. The characters are very appealing but not too perfect. There are little surprises here and there. The story doesn't fit too neatly into one category. Which scene did you most enjoy? I loved the scenes with Jo the best. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The relief after the danger was satisfying but I loved the ending. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful Emma Christie 7/18/15 Overall Performance Story "Love, love, love this book!" I was gripped right from the start listening to this and really enjoyed the book throughout. I would recommend highly 2 of 2 people found this review helpful Char 7/13/15 Overall Performance Story "Another enjoyable tale" I really liked this book. Good to listen to. A bit of a surprising/odd end but enjoyable all the same 2 of 2 people found this review helpful Amanda St Pierre de Cole, France 6/28/13 Overall Performance Story "Loved it!" Would you consider the audio edition of Safe Haven to be better than the print version? I haven't read it, so can't comment, however, if I see it on offer ....... If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? They did make a film of this book. My tag line would be:<br/>Trust no-one, everyone has secrets! 2 of 2 people found this review helpful Eva London, United Kingdom 4/1/13 Overall "Depressing" I was really looking forward to this. However hearing about a woman getting beaten by a horrible husband was not my cup of tea. The romance couldn't match the depressing bits. 2 of 2 people found this review helpful jessica 4/24/16 Overall "really captivating!" Really good story and well read!Found it hard to stop listening, very plot twisty... ;) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful cherzz 4/8/16 Overall Performance Story "Fab Narrator, great story" The narrator delivers the emotion with her voice professionally .The story spreads out unexpected, Happy ending. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful Report Inappropriate Content If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Mount & Blade v0.903 Demo What you download is not a demo, it is the full game. There is, however, a level limit at 6. When your character reaches level 6, you can start a new game or, if you decide you like the game well enough, go on and buy a license online. As soon as you buy a license you will obtain a serial key which will remove the level limit. You will not need to download the game again. Version 0.903 changelog: - Factions should no longer be at war with themselves. - Shininess back on all armors. (A million thanks to Guspav who campaigned for this and provided fixes himself for previous versions!) - Horse archers now dismount immediately when ordered. - Increased chance of declaring wars. - Various other fixes	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Monthly Archives: May 2012 RCRA defines a solid waste as something that has been abandoned. For a material to be abandoned, someone (a person) has to make a decision to discard it. Once the material is abandoned and if it exhibits one of more of the 4 characteristics (ignitability, corrosively, reactivity and toxicity), it is classified as a RCRA hazardous waste. If it has been listed as a listed waste (F,K,P or U), it is also classified as a hazardous waste. The Point of Generation refers to the time when a material becomes a waste. If you have a brew of corrosive material inside a manufacturing vat, RCRA has NO jurisdiction over it because the material is in a manufacturing process and no one has decided to discard it. Once someone takes it out from the vat (remove it from the manufacturing process) and decides to discard (then abandon) the corrosive material, it becomes a solid waste and hazardous waste – in that order. What if the manufacturing process stops, can the corrosive material sits inside the vat indefinitely? The answer is NO. The reason is that 40 CFR 261.4(c) states that the material will be considered abandoned by the operator after 90 days. This is to prevent people from storing their wastes inside an idle manufacturing unit indefinitely. If you apply this principal to a clandestine drug bust, you get an interesting story. The illegal drug (a hazardous material) is brewing inside a vat when law enforcement (DEA) kicks down the door and arrests the operator. Has the operator abandoned the hazardous material inside the vat? No. Why would he? He would love to sell that drug on the street. So why would he discard that material? In this scenario, it is the DEA agents that make the decision to discard everything in the drug lab as a matter of policy because it ASSUMES everything in the lab is contaminated. The policy decision to discard ALL material is made to protect the agents and the community at large. Technically speaking, all that material sitting inside the vat is hazardous material (not hazardous waste) for 90 days before it becomes abandoned per 40 CFR 261.4 (c) or when someone decides to discard it – whichever comes first. But in reality, they are hauled off and disposed of as hazardous wastes (per DEA policy) by DEA – who will be the generator of those wastes. There was a discussion in LinkedIn a few days back when an environmental consultant was lamenting openly why the federal government was immune from federal environmental laws!! When asked who told him that nonsense, he proudly announced that his authoritative source is an attorney (so it must be true). The attorney also told him that the federal government could pollute its own land due to sovereign immunity and anyone can do what he wants to his own property. Just imagine that! So we have a clueless attorney advising an even more clueless environmental consultant who ought to know better. We figure the attorney must be an old real estate fellow who had never heard of CERCLA and was in a coma when sovereign immunity was done away with many years ago. I have been to conferences where I posed a difficult question (about disclosure) and someone would say: “I will check with my attorney”. It was as if the attorney has all the answers – and correct answers at that. If that were the case, there would not be a robust judicial system in this country where two attorneys enter a courtroom and out comes one winner. When I worked for a multinational, our law department (30 plus corporate attorneys) rarely handled any specific EPA or OSHA cases. They went straight to outside counsel. And righty so. It is important to understand that not all attorneys are the same. It is a simple enough principle (attorneys and engineers all have their own specialties within their own professions) and yet it is often overlooked. You should no more hire a civil engineer to design a refinery than to hire a chemical engineer to build a dam. Always do your own due diligence before accepting an attorney’s words or anyone else’s. Or else you are going to look like that consultant in LinkedIn who was misled into thinking sovereign immunity still exists for federal agencies.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Thought of something else. You have this parts mag, and you think "if I just did this it would be a complete loaner gun". Then you have a "loaner" mag and you think "If I added this and this part, it would be sufficient for a main back up gun". everyone keeps forgetting the Luke/XMT/Cougars20th effect. you might say that those people start the breeding cycle, as they make something cool and you have to have, thus you start looking at the parts you have and you go building. Does anyone remember when if it wasn't from AGD it was called a Frankin Mag? Yep ,built from parts. Now they're "custom" mags. Valve and reg having matching numbers is a big thing but I've got more aftermarket regs( ANS and Hurricane) then matching #'s. They even work! I run between 5-20 Mags at any given time and I ask my self Aren't these enough? Then buy a new part. my experience has been more like, buy a nice classic automag to try out. then, get another one because it was dirt cheap and you want to restore it to it's former glory. then, get another one because you want one with a black body this time, and a lvl 10 bolt, and a y-frame, and a brass barrel...yeah. how long until i get a 4th automag? three 'mags in four months is ok, right? o_O Back in the day when the classic as just a 68Automag it was more like...get a new barrel. Chop paint, get a revvy. Freeze up gun, get an expansion chamber and bottomline with matching anti-syphon tank. Do an 8 hole mod, just because. LOL! This is a pretty funny thread! Maybe we will outlast the "mags suck" era! AGD Yeah, in my recent (last 3 years) experience we are past that. I used to get funny looks and "pft" "tut" reactions when I showed up with my Mags. Now I get either "What the hell is that?" or "watch out for that guy". The later because the accurately assume that I've been playing for a good long while. After a couple of games people are always asking to shoot them. Tom, I know it's every AOer's pipe dream, but you have got to get together with XMT (CF mainbody), Couger20th (Uni-Frame), and Collin (hAir trigger), and produce the lightest, smallest, fastest firing true semi production marker ever (mechanical or otherwise). Yes, that is slicing the pie up many ways, but you can compensate by putting the price point at 2K. We all know most expensive = best Related note; I think it's funny that over on Techpb an RT mag owns the overall live paint RoF record over full auto electro's. Anybody with a pneumag and a camera could easily take the pure mech record from the 10bps Cocker that holds it now. we did, that was back in the 90's, then the 2000's, and now in 2014, they are still kicking and no one needed to resurrect the guns. I think a lot of it died starting around 2005 with the unlimited ROF electros. At that point, we were free to unleash RTs and X-valves for all they were worth. Then the high pressure ninja regs made it easy for more people to get the air needed, and we've had to restrain our mags ever since. As much as we bemoan the lack of new AGD products, the lack of advertisement requires players to know something about mags and paintball before they can even find a mag. That eliminates a lot of fits and bad reviews. *** On the subject of breeding cycles; I had one classic mag for about 12 years (imprisoned for about 7 years in an attic). Then I bought a relatively cheap mag/loader/bottle package around 2004 because I needed the loader and bottle to feed my new x-valve. I thought I would just pneu the extra mag, but that one has turned into a steady stream of mags and mods. I still have most of the pieces of my first classic mag in service, scattered across various builds. It's more like pollination. Not really. There's a video floating around of some dude hopper dumping a full auto [s]SMG-68[/s] 68 special using a Halo. Which I absolutely intend to do when I get a FF loader. And an insanely large CO2 tank. My wife is pretty sure Automags don't breed. That they just spontaneously appear in random places around the house and stay to live. Wormholes. Pop! There comes another. The other story to tell the wife is that it is an old marker, it just has the one new part you made for it. The part just makes it all look new. It's that good. Never mind several people can play with that marker all at once... To me it was, that I came back from a long break from playing and noticed all the new and pretty versions of mag's that had sprung out while I wasn't looking. Now I'm just collecting pretty much everything that strikes my fancy ... And Luke, XMT, renie and cougar20th just keep adding all that cool new stuff. Not to be a PITA, but that is not a full hopper, it's about 21 shots. His peek RoF was 7bps. And based on the peek to peek cycle time that is as fast as that marker can cycle:68rof.png You beat me to it. But you got a lot more technical. I used one of them old guns. No way. No how that they even came close to a mag. What your ears are forgetting to factor in to the sound of it. Is the clank forward and clank back of the blowback design. Basically every shot sounds like 2. And good lord did them things kick. Also. No one local needed any kind of agetated hopper around here till 95 when the main local players all bought mags and cockers. Then and only then did any of us buy agitators or shreaders. Using an agitator. And then later a revolution on my rt best I could do was 4 round d bursts without risks of the marker becoming a blender. My mag back in 05-06 was a double edged sword. One of the fastest guns on the field next to the couple upgraded cockers. BUT shoot to many fast strings of shots it would start freezing up due to co2. Once com pair became mainstream I got a scuba tank and nitroduck minireg. No more issues at all. That is exactly what happened to my first mag, a bone stock new Minimag. Eventually all of the stock parts except for the body were replaced and it became a totally different gun. I ended up selling it all to fund my classic RT obsession, but I still wish I had just kept that Minimag stock and kept it. Live and learn	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
The Khronos Group - a non-profit industry consortium to develop, publish and promote open standard, royalty-free media authoring and acceleration standards for desktop and handheld devices, combined with conformance qualification programs for platform and device interoperability. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Re: when to use get_global id and get_local id in opencl? Originally Posted by jai it means that values are automatically assigned to cores of gpu ? It means kernel automatically runs on next core whose value is --> previous core's id + 1? Yes you got it. I think this picture is better than the last one i posted and will show how it works: One workitem is done on one processor. Every workitem get's a unique id(get_global_id()). The items inside a workgroup are executed in parallel. And this is done for all items. Re: when to use get_global id and get_local id in opencl? if we have ,say n+1 input elements and global work size is n means number of cores in gpu is n then how it will execute means n element will execute and after that in 2nd cycle last element will be processed by any freed core....am i right? or something else will happen? Re: when to use get_global id and get_local id in opencl? i have not heard about 0D ,heard only about 1D,2Dand 3D pls clarify.......... if id number starting from 5 means id =5 then array which we have declared fill the value from 5 th element not from 0th element? and i am not making any work group? Re: when to use get_global id and get_local id in opencl? get_local_id and get_group_size are only needed if you are using shared local memory. For many algorithms that do not, you can ignore them and use get_global_id. In order to process large global work sizes, they are divided up into work groups that you can think of as being run sequentially. Each work group has a size. The local id is the index within the group, the group number is the count, the group size is the size. Kernels are 1D, 2D, or 3D. Use get_global_id(0) to get the first dimension (C counts starting at 0; there is no 0D). Use get_global_id(1) for the second dimension when doing 2D kernels, and get_global_id(2) for the third dimension when doing 3D kernels. Re: when to use get_global id and get_local id in opencl? I don't understand what you mean by "wasted". If you set your global work size to, say, 10, then (in parallel) 10 GPU threads will run, each getting a different result when they call get_global_id. Specifically, one will get 0, one will get 1, etc., up to 9. In your example kernel, this will calculate C=A+B for 10 array elements in parallel. When you re-code from single-threaded CPU code, you often replace your inner loop (or the two inner loops in the 2D case) with a kernel executed over some global work size. The loop (or loops) go away and the OpenCL runtime take care of executing your kernel across the global work size. Think of get_global_id as "what is my loop index" from a sequential version of your algorithm. Re: when to use get_global id and get_local id in opencl? i am saying that idx =5 means a[5] is the 5 th storage location in array then 6th then7th then 8th then9th then what will happen because i have 10 elements but in array it is storing from 1[5]? because my array will start from a[0] to a[9] in kernel code.and is it also same for the B[idx].. thanks Re: when to use get_global id and get_local id in opencl? Please study the basics of global IDs from an OpenCL tutorial or book. You can say that idx = 5 as much as you want, but it's not. It's 0 to the global size minus one, runs across that many threads (work items). If your array is 10 elements and you set the global size to 10, idx will be 0, 1, 2, ..., 8, 9 across 10 work items and each element of your array will be processed. If you want to start at 5 you can by using the offset parameter (starting in OpenCL 1.1) but that doesn't seem to be what you're looking for here.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Weekly Photo Challenge: Dreaming (photo below) I thought this was related to “Dreaming” because it’s a double exposure that doesn’t make too much sense, often as when we are dreaming. It’s kinda all mixed-up like dreams sometimes are. This was an accidental double-exposure that happened when the film in my camera didn’t advance and two photos were taken on top of each other. [This was the real old-fashioned camera where you had to manually advance the film.] One shot was of the Hungry i entertainment establishment on Broadway in North Beach, San Francisco, and the second photo, the man on the right is the photographer Richard Avedon signing autographs at an opening-night gallery showing of his in 1980 in San Francisco. The man sitting on the curb, juxtaposed with Richard Avedon, was our local derelict and nut case, who lived on the street . The Hungry i sign is backlit by the scene at the gallery. (This photo was published in an art magazine, and the whole thing was caused by a camera malfunction.) When I first started doing photography about 30 years ago, I, myself, would print my B&W photos on heavy paper and then hand-tint them with Marshall’s photo paints, as you see in the header photo for this post of San Francisco Bay. North Beach, San Francisco, 1983This photo of the Thames River, I took in London in 1982. Houses of Parliment are on the right. I just put it here because I think it has a dream-like quality–which was caused by it not being photographed entirely in focus. I always thought it looked slightly Turneresque. Verified Services Recent Posts: A Few Words in Some Kind of Dubious Order (above photo: My Mother and I, 1958, when I was 16. We lived on Wilshire Blvd. Just west of the Beverly Hills City Limits sign on Wilshire.) Although I’ve changed from Z to A during my 74 years, there hasn’t been any change in my taste in music since I was first cognizant that music […] In response to the Daily Blogging Prompt Chaos Yesterday, I watched on video the film “The Big Short.” The first time I watched it, I could hardly understand anything at all even when they were demonstrating examples of an idea with a visual metaphor. However, I thought I would give it another try, and the […] In response to the Daily Post Prompt: Disaster I find that even though I, at 73, can still walk quite a lot and exercise at the gym 2 or 3 times a week, physical activity makes me increasingly more tired. Yesterday, I took the #17 Express Bus from Staten Island to 14th Street and 7th […] In response to the Daily Post Writing Prompt: Money for Nothing A few years back, I had just come from having an over-priced Irish Coffee at The Boat House in Central Park. After walking through Central Park, I boarded the “R” train to take me to 14th Street, where I planned on shopping at Whole […] In response to the Daily Post Blog Prompt: Fleeting What I was doing in Queens 5 years ago, I can’t remember, but I know it was time to start home. Caught the subway to take me into Bowling Green in Manhattan from there I could catch the ferry to take me back to Staten Island. […] Follow Blog via Email Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Top Posts Categories CategoriesJohn Muir---"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn." John Muir--Click on photo to join the Yosemite Conservancy	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Professional musician graduates from KSU Stark Sunday May 13, 2018 at 9:41 PMMay 14, 2018 at 11:51 AM A professional musician was among those receiving degrees from Kent State University at Stark during the commencement. CANTON Professional musician Rodney Hubbard was among the dozens who moved the gold-colored tassel from the right side of the mortar board to the left during the Kent State University at Stark commencement ceremony. In his mid-40s, Hubbard already has years of experience as a professional performer having played with a former rhythm and blues group known as Jodeci. But despite his lengthy record of experience, the Portage County resident put himself on course to obtain a bachelor of science in music technology. "I commuted down here to Canton for my degree during the past four and a half years," Hubbard said. "I wanted to better myself. I wanted to be an example to my children. They have to earn, at minimum, a bachelor's degree." The commencement attracted nearly a capacity gathering Sunday afternoon to Umstattd Hall in McKinley High School. Kent State awarded degrees to 239 recipients at this campus. Hubbard, a Cleveland native, started his college education at the Kent State University in Kent. He became interested in the Stark campus when he heard about the music technology program. "He is a guy who had a very robust and impressive resume before he came to us," said Erin Vaughn, a professor in the music department at the Kent State Stark. "He was the kind of student, as an educator, that you want to have. He had tons of performance experience. He was always looking for more. I wish the 20-year-olds were more like him." In his past, Hubbard was not a studio performer. He would perform as a piano player during live concerts. His focus now is on religious music. Hubbard is pastor of worship at a church known as Mount Zion Fellowship in the Cleveland area. "I am not a road musician anymore," Hubbard said. "I will continue to do my music. But I do plan to turn some corners in my spiritual work. I plan to attend seminary." During the commencement, the graduating class was given a farewell by Denise Seachrist, dean and chief administrator of the Kent State University at Stark campus. "All of us will continue to cheer you on as you pursue your next challenges," Seachrist said. "As you know, our superb faculty has made an investment in your success. I hope you will stay connected to the university that is so proud to claim you." The commencement address was given by Joel Daniel Harris, founder and executive dreamer of TomTod Ideas, which was described as an innovation incubator for local middle school students. While the commencement mightrepresent a noteworthy achievement for those receiving associate's and bachelor's degrees, Harris reminded them this will be a fleeting moment.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Chick-fil-A restaurant sets special table for veterans Most Chick-fil-A locations across the country will be offering free meals to veterans and active-duty members on Veterans Day. But one Georgia location is honoring veterans with a “Missing Man Table.” Customer Eric Comfort shared a photo on Facebook of the table at a location in Marietta. Store manager Alex Korchan told WSB-TV the table features a folded American flag, a place setting for the veteran, and a letter titled “Missing Man Table.” The letter read: “This table is reserved to honor our missing comrades in arms. The tablecloth is white — symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call of duty. The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing and their loved ones and friends of these Americans who keep the faith, awaiting answers. The vase is tied with a red ribbon, symbol of our continued determination to account for our missing. A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears endured by those missing and their families who seek answers. The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God. The glass is inverted — to symbolize their inability to share this evening’s toast. The chair is empty — they are missing.”	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
"The decline in soda sales in general is absolutely staggering," writes Brown. " It's been happening for almost a decade now and shows no signs of abating. Brown, who pens the Reformed Broker blog, notes that the amount of soda consumed worldwide in 2012 was now down to 1996 levels. Though both Coke and Pepsi have been holding their own over this span, maintaining flat global soda sales while almost everyone else had seen a decline. The Reformed Broker "The real question, to me," writes Brown, "should not be about why people have been selling their shares of Coke all year. I think a more important question would be 'What, if anything, will get people excited enough to ever want to buy Coke again, to take the stock to new highs and beyond?" He adds, "When you consider the fact that Coke now enjoys less per capita consumption than it did five and ten years ago, this question becomes hard to answer." The media skepticism extends to small private numbers that wouldn't make anyone's list of iconic brands. New York Times Regarding Pinterest, for example, Bilton points out that investors, based on a recent round of financing, has valued the stock at $3.8 billion, even though the company has no revenues yet. Yes, no revenues. (It does have an estimated 50 million unique monthly users.) "To put that in perspective, the estimated value of Pinterest, based in San Francisco, is about a third of Twitter's," Bilton writes. "[Twitter] could have $600 million in revenue this year (though it isn't profitable) and is set to go public in a few weeks." Bilton adds: "Even in Silicon Valley, where financiers don't often let pesky business measures like revenue and profits dampen their enthusiasm for a startup, Pinterest's new financing seemed like a reach." One could also argue that investors are reaching in what they are currently paying for Shutterstocksstk 0.7062146892655368%Shutterstock Inc.U.S.: NYSEUSD49.91 0.350.7062146892655368% /Date(1481320921479-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 191049AFTER HOURSUSD49.91 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1411 P/E Ratio 60.86585365853659Market Cap 1740993368.40225 Dividend Yield N/ARev. per Employee 765783More quote details and news »sstkinYour ValueYour ChangeShort position (SSTK), which holds a library of stock photos and video. The company, which went public a year ago, trades at 45 times its trailing earnings and analysts see that multiple climbing into next year. According to Fortune, "analysts say demand for Shutterstock shares are due in large part to investors looking for a 'quality story' in the mid-size technology space. The question is whether or not the company can deliver on the market's expectations of steady growth in revenue and earnings." "The case for Shutterstock's continued growth is fairly straightforward," writes Fortune. " As broadband Internet expands, more and more people (read: bloggers, companies, entrepreneurs) are making their way online across the world. With more people visiting websites on mobile devices like phones and tablets, the demand for pictures and videos has grown exponentially. Most marketers don't even send an email without a photo these days, analysts say, and companies have grown increasingly demanding about the appearance of their websites." But can Shutterstock live up to its lofty multiple? According to Fortune, "Shutterstock was born as a low-cost disruptor, but its continued growth may depend on how well it fends off challenges that will inevitably come from the low end of the market."	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Beyonce’s Best Hip-Hop Collaborations “Upgrade U,” Beyoncé featuring Jay Z Album: B’Day I mean, this video with Beyoncé writhing around in the water makes it hard to focus on the song at hand. One of two tracks on Bey’s sophomore solo set that features Jay (“Dejá Vu” is the other), the track is a confident banger, and Jay’s verse is rapped with the authority of a man at the top of his profession. And then, again, there’s the video. Bey-utiful. “Check On It,” Beyoncé featuring Bun B and Slim Thug Album: B’Day Taking it back to her roots, Beyoncé recruits two H-Town legends in Bun B and Slim Thug as she sings the hook in between the sparring verses. One of many times where she’ll flash her hometown pride. “Ego (Remix),” Beyoncé featuring Kanye West Album: I Am…Sasha Fierce A remix of a bonus track off Bey’s third album, the appropriately-titled “Ego” pairs Kanye rapping a little tenderly over the piano-based beat before Beyoncé comes in and brings the track back home. Also contains maybe one of the most Kanye line that Kanye has ever spit: “My ego is my imaginary friend.” “Hip-Hop Star” featuring Big Boi and Sleepy Brown Album: Dangerously In Love Though she’s had two recent collabs with André 3000, Big Boi was the first OutKast star Beyoncé tapped, inviting him and frequent ATL collaborator Sleepy Brown onto this track off her debut solo album. The beat is similar in style to the type of straight-ahead, side-steppin’ grooves that Big would make his own on his own solo albums later in the decade, but this one leads the way. “I Been On (Remix),” Beyoncé featuring Bun B, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, Willie D and Lil Keke Album: N/A The B-Side to “Bow Down” was a chopped and screwed gem to begin with, but then it got the remix treatment with a who’s who of Houston All-Stars, from Bun B (UGK), Willie D (Geto Boys) and Slim Thug to Lil Keke and Z-Ro. Feel the syrup flow through your veins.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Passionate about reading and writing Menu Month: July 2016 Do you pick up a book because you like the cover? I do. I suspect most of us do. Likewise, we may be put off so much by a cover that we don’t pick up the book at all. If you are an indie author, one of the first pieces of advice you’ll be given is, ‘Hire a good cover designer’. Covers have to be genre appropriate. Just look at the covers on our header here on Take Five Authors. Ellie Campbell has a smart, sassy cover that’s absolutely right for the tone and feel of her book. Mary Smith’s No More Mulberries is intriguing, exotic, a little dark, absolutely real. Janet Gover’s cover puts her book immediately into the right setting – and boy, can you feel the heat! As we’ve had two cover reveals this week (Sue Moorcroft’s wintry delight for The Christmas Promise and my own summery and reflective Mistakes We Make), it seemed like a good time to think about this question. Oh – and it was prompted, too, by blogger Joanne Baird (Portobello Book Blog), who reviewed a new book, to be published by Hodder. It seems that Hodder are trying to do something rather different – get us to read a book with no preconceptions whatsoever. There’s no clue about the author and very little about the content. Joanne loved it – but she was sent a copy by the publisher. Would you pick it up in a shop? It’s a great gimmick, sure. With a Twitter hashtag #readwithoutprejudice there’s sure to be a buzz of interest around the title. It’s got me thinking, hasn’t it? But, let’s face it, it can only be done once. A few hundred completely anonymous covers would be extremely confusing – how would we find anything? Which brings me back to where I started. Covers in today’s market – even for the digital marketplace – have to be attention-grabbing, attractive, genre-specific, give a feeling for content and setting and right for the local culture. This last point is interesting, and probably a science in itself. I haven’t yet seen the covers of my Turkish translations, for example, but I can guess they’ll be completely different from the existing ones. What might a reader in Turkey make of my gorgeous but rather mysterious People We Love cover, for example? And I adore my latest, Mistakes We Make, but I wonder how it will fare in America, where covers tend to be bolder and brasher? Here are a few examples of covers from different countries. Jojo Moyes is a great writer, and I thought After You was even better than Me Before You. Here are her covers from (l-r) the UK, USA and Germany. And here’s a title I picked at random, The first is the cover for the UK edition (published by Mills & Boon) and the second for the US edition (published by Harlequin). Obviously, each has been designed to fit with the imprint’s branding – but I still found the differences intriguing. So come on, do tell – what makes you pick up a book? Does it need a hunky hero or a gorgeous bride? A couple embracing? Is the typography the most important thing? Or scene? A drawing? Pink shoes? Be honest now! Just popping in to the Take Five Authors Wednesday News Spot to show you (OK, show off!) the cover for my next book, The Christmas Promise. I’m totally thrilled and delighted with the wonderful jacket Avon Books UK have designed – especially as the paperback is very satisfactorily blingy with gold foil and silver sparkles. You won’t be surprised to hear that the book’s set at Christmas. Ava doesn’t like Christmas, her business as a couture milliner is struggling so she’s skint and her ex-boyfriend is threatening her with revenge porn. Sam, on the other hand, has plenty of money and usually loves Christmas. But this year his mum’s ill, making him re-evaluate everything. He decides to give his mum, Wendy, the best Christmas he can and orders her a special gift – which involves Ava making a promise that proves unexpectedly hard to keep. And now let’s wish Jenny Harper a very Happy Publication Day for Mistakes We Make, the latest in her Heartlands series of ‘contemporary women’s fiction with bite’: complex characters facing serious issues. Congratulations, Jenny! I hope to see this lovely book zooming up the charts. I’ve teamed up with four other authors this week for a Rafflecopter giving readers the chance to win a $100 Grand Prize, which can be taken in the form of either cash or an Amazon gift card – who doesn’t need more books! It’s free to enter – just click on the link at the bottom of this post to be taken to the Rafflecopter. Good luck. My new novel, Mistakes We Make, is due out soon – and my author copies have just arrived! It’s always a really exciting day, because for the first time you see all those words you slaved over doing together under one cover, and hopefully in the right order. Mistakes We Make is the fifth novel in my Heartlands series, and is a follow-up to People We Love, which came out a year ago (although it can be read as a stand-alone too). It takes up the story of Molly Keir, best friend of artist Alexa Gordon, who was the heroine of the last book. Lexie’s life has moved on apace, while Molly’s is more or less at a standstill. Determined to move on, she accepts the offer of a glittering new job in London – but it means moving away from family and friends. Is it a good move? Only time will tell! Mistakes We Make is on pre-order on Amazon already. Meantime, here’s a short extract to whet your appetite. Molly Keir rummaged in her handbag and extracted her glasses. ‘Yum, this looks amazing. Scallops, black pudding, Gravadlax, sole paupiettes. Wow. I didn’t realise how ravenous I was till I started reading!’ Lexie whispered, ‘Molly.’ ‘Mmm? What do you think about beef?’ ‘Molly.’ Molly looked up at the note of urgency. ‘What?’ Lexie’s face had turned an odd shade, and her brown eyes had a panicky look about them. She was staring over Molly’s shoulder at the doorway. Molly shoved her glasses back onto the top of her head and swung round. A woman was walking into the room. She was Asian – Indian perhaps? – and classically beautiful. Her hair fell in thick, shiny tresses halfway down her back, her eyes were dark as treacle and dramatically outlined in black. She was wearing scarlet. Afterwards, that was what Molly remembered most – the stunning silky dress, hugging a perfect figure. For now, the dress and the woman faded improbably into the background because there was a man behind her. Not just any man – Adam Blair. Molly’s husband. Congratulations to all four winners of the Ellie Campbell audio books. 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How to Save on Your Next Trip to Whole Foods Market Whole Foods’ reputation as an expensive grocery store is well known. After all, it’s often called “Whole Paycheck.” But that doesn’t mean that devotees of this upscale grocery chain can’t get good deals when shopping at its more than 435 stores in the U.S. “Saving money at Whole Foods is similar to shopping at any other grocery store,” said Josh Elledge, founder of SavingsAngel.com. If you know cost-cutting tricks, you can easily avoid spending an entire paycheck on groceries. Here are seven ways to save money on your next shopping trip to Whole Foods. SpeedKingz / Shutterstock.com 1. Shop With a List “If you’re easily distracted by fancy, impressive displays, you’ll want to make a list and stick to it when shopping at Whole Foods,” said Elledge. “It’s way too easy to overspend if you’re lured away from your list.” 2. Save With Seasonal Items If you shop at Whole Foods to take advantage of its large offering of organic produce, you can save money by purchasing only fruits and vegetables that are in season, said Elledge. That’s because the prices are lower on seasonal produce. For example, apples recently were marked down in some stores from $1.99 per pound to $1.29 per pound and pears were marked down from $2.49 per pound to $1.69. If you were to buy 3 pounds of each, you’d save $4.50 off the regular price. Plus, you can find recipes for seasonal produce on WholeFoods.com, said Elledge. This makes it easy to plan meals and take advantage of lower-priced fruits and vegetables. You also can find other items throughout the store that are marked down during certain seasons. Soups and canned foods are marked down heading into winter, said Teri Gault, author of “Shop Smart, Save More.” Condiments, salad dressings and barbecue sauces go on sale in the summer. You can stock up when these items that have a long shelf life go on sale. “You should never run out of mayo and have to pay full price to make a sandwich,” said Gault. “If you’re always stocking up on sales, your favorite mayo will always be up to 40 percent off at Whole Foods.” Tom Wang / Shutterstock.com 3. Shop the Sales Before you head to a Whole Foods store, visit WholeFoods.com and click on the “On Sale” tab to see which items are on sale that week. You also can download the free Whole Foods mobile app to see what’s on sale. Letting sale items determine your weekly menu — rather than buying what you’re in the mood to eat — can help keep down the cost of groceries. Plus, you can save money by stocking up on nonperishable items when they go on sale. “Even perishables last longer than you may think,” said Gault. For example, sour cream is good for up to two months, cream cheese can last six months and organic milk stays fresh almost twice as long as conventional milk. And, you can get these items for 30 percent to 40 percent less when they go on sale at Whole Foods. “Check the tiny date on the package, and stock up accordingly,” she added. Gault also recommended looking for sales that aren’t advertised in the weekly sales circular. “It really pays to compare prices,” she said. “Sometimes, you’ll find another 10 percent to 20 percent off on an unadvertised sale.” 4. Opt for Store-Brand Products Whole Foods offers more than 2,600 products under its private-label Whole Foods Market, 365 Everyday Value and Whole Catch brands. These store brands typically are cheaper than their brand-name counterparts, said Gault. A recent check of prices at a Whole Foods in Nashville, Tenn., revealed that several 365 Everyday Value items were at least $1 less than comparable brand-name products. For example, 365 organic yogurt was $3.69 for 32 ounces versus $4.69 for a 32-ounce container of Stonyfield organic yogurt. A gallon of Whole Foods 365 organic milk was $5.99, while a gallon of Organic Valley milk was $6.99. And 365 organic cinnamon graham crackers were $3.99 versus $4.99 for the same-sized box of Annie’s organic cinnamon grahams. That’s a total savings of $3 if you opted for the 365 brand of all three items. Gault said you can save even more when Whole Foods’ private label items go on sale. “By stocking up on everyday essentials of 365 brands when on sale, you can save up to 40 percent,” she said. Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com 5. Take Advantage of Coupons You can visit WholeFoods.com before shopping to find and print coupons for items you want, grab a coupon booklet as you enter a store or use the app. With the app, you don’t even have to search for the coupons you want to clip. All coupons are available with a single bar code that appears on your mobile device’s screen once you sign into your account. You can show the code at checkout to get discounts. Gault cautions against buying something just because there is a coupon for it because you might find another brand on sale for less. However, the savings can add up quickly if you use coupons for products you normally buy. Recent Whole Foods coupons included: $1 off for an Imagine brand soup $3 off Garden of Life Raw Organic Perfect Food $1 off a Canyon Bakehouse gluten-free item $1 off any two Almond Breeze 32-ounce cartons $1 off a Back to Nature Product The best way to save is to pair coupons with Whole Foods’ private-label items when they’re on sale, said Gault. 6. Buy in Bulk to Score a Discount You likely don’t associate bulk shopping with Whole Foods as you would with a warehouse club like Costco. But you can save money by buying several of a particular item at this grocery chain. Gault said customers can get a 10 percent discount if they buy a case of most products. The discount even applies to wine. 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I could be wrong, but it seems to me that recruits are paying more attention to the academic ratings of schools. In that case, since Stanford is a better school than Michigan overall (I understand there are certain programs that we rank better in, but it is virtual consensus that Stanford is better ranked than we are), Stanford will be a strong competitor for the recruits that care about football and academic quality. I know that Stanford has been doing well in football recently (and have won the Rose Bowl in this century), but entering into a long-term non-conference rivalry with Stanford would grant them legitimacy that I'd rather they not receive. Also, they're not a traditional power, and I'd love for us to replace ND with someone a bit more long-standing. These are schools that I think are worthy of a long-term association with us, comparable in class and academics. Possibly Florida as well. FSU and LSU - no way. Oregon is comparable only in microbrews and weed. I could go for that if a couple Bay Area teams are included. First choice would be Stanford, otherwise my regional pick would be Cal-Berkley. Think we could beat on ‘em 3 out of 4 years and get good strength of schedule from it. But to play along, I'd probably go with Stanford. Like institutions, across the country. Not sure I'd want to reward an every year battle to someone in the SEC, and when I think USC I think Rose Bowl. I guess we could play Stanford twice, as we've played them in Rose Bowls and it even happened once with UCLA, but everything else Stanford brings to the table would let me excuse it. Texas would probably want a 2 for 1 or something demanding and ridiculous like they always do, and no one else really excites me. Really, someone like Nebraska or Penn State would have been a good replacement before they joined the conference. We're pretty much the only team in the Big Ten who has favorable records recently against the SEC and favorable historical records. I think Ohio State is like 1-10 in their last 11 vs the SEC. We're the only one's saving the conference from total humiliation Not true on Texas. They have 1:1 home and away scheduled with ND in 2015/2016 and 2019/2020. (might have years off by 1 but they have two home and homes) So it's doable even with a team from the north. I'd be shocked if we can ever put another long term series together. It'd be great but I doubt most schools would want to commit to it. Count anyone in the SEC outside of Alabama and Vandy out, since the rest of them won't cross the Mason Dixon line. The ACC has Notre Dame so they're out. Stanford would be nice but I really don't see anyone wanting to commit to it. Attention campers. Lunch is cancelled due to lack of hustle. Deal with it. Most teams want at least 7 home games a year. The Big XII and the Pac-12 both play 9 league games, The SEC will probably go to that format sooner or later. That leaves room for at most one home-and-home with a non-conference foe. Bear in mind that Florida and FSU already have an annual non-conference game with each other; Stanford has an annual game with Notre Dame that neither side plans to give up. Another issue is that many of those teams probably prefer variety to the same opponent over and over again. Everyone wants to get on Texas's schedule, so they don't need the certainty of a common opponent every year. Their future non-conference home-and-home opponents include USC, Maryland, Notre Dame, Ohio State, BYU, Cal, and Arkansas. Oregon has scheduled similarly: their future home-and-homes include Wyoming, Texas A&M, Virginia, Michigan State, and Ohio State. If this happens at all, it's going to be in the 2020s, not right away. Lastly, it's worth noting that most of these teams play in warm-weather climates, where a September game is going to put Michigan at a disadvantage. That, at the very least, is one issue they didn't have to deal with when playing Notre Dame. The idea of a long-term series with a strong opponent is a longshot, but I would vote for either UCLA or Texas, with the slight edge to UCLA. Why? First I eliminated teams who would likely not accept the offer due to current long-term series with strong OOC opponents (Stanford, USC, Florida, Florida State, and South Carolina). Then I eliminated teams with poor recruiting grounds (Arizona and Oregon). That leaves us with LSU, Texas, and UCLA. These teams are all located in exceptionally fertile recruiting grounds. I think it would be harder to pull kids from Louisiana (since almost all the good talent there goes to SEC teams), so let's eliminate LSU. That leaves Texas and UCLA. Texas is a historical powerhouse, so that would be fun. However, if we played UCLA in Pasadena every other year, that would give us some familiarity with the Rose Bowl, which could be good for our team come the post-season. Also, UCLA is more similar to Michigan academically (two of the top three public research universities in the world--the other being Cal). It would also help with recruiting since players would be guaranteed to play in southern California two or three times in their career. Win-win-win. Is there any real evidence that playing a road game someplace really improves your chances of pulling recruits from there? I know this is something coaches talk about, but to me it just seems like a relic of the old days when most games were only regionally-televised (if at all) and it was hard to really get exposure to teams outside your area. "You will suffer humiliation when the team from my area defeats the team from your area." -- The Onion I'd prefer LSU or Stanford. We go to Florida enough for bowl games (thought that might change a bit in the future), it'd be nice to get another bi-annual game in another fertile recruiting area. Louisiana or California clearly fit the bill. I know Texas fits this criteria as well...but I'd just prefer LSU/Stanford. Founder and President of TDSETHPADS (Taze Drew Sharp Every Time He Pulls A Drew Sharp) with all of these teams instead of picking one as a long term series. Since I have to pick one.... I choose Texas. Probably the college town with the best nightlife, it's not in Florida or California (where we seem to play all of our bowl games), a program with a lot of history (like ND) and definite recruiting advantages. Looking at FBSchedules.com, the nearest open slot appears to be 2017, where Cinicinnati is the only non-conference opponent locked up. 2018 and 2019 have the home-and-home with Arkansas and then 2020 and 2021 have the home-and-home with Virginia Tech. Like others, I actually find the idea of rotating some of these teams intriguing with the limited non-conference space that will be available starting in 2016 with the expansion to nine conference games for us. In 2018 and 2019, for example, with an SEC team already booked, it would be interesting to go with USC or Stanford, and then maybe in 2020 and 2021, perhaps someone like Texas. If not a continuous series, then setting up a rotation with a few teams where most Michigan teams will see some of the better major conference opponents at least once in their Michigan careers might be interesting. If I have to choose just one, then probably USC with Texas as a backup. "Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake." We play the SEC enough in bowl games. Personally I'd prefer rotation non-conference scheduling with the better football teams in the other two more academically minded conferences (i.e., ACC and Pac 12). Stanford, USC, Oregon, FSU, Virginia Tech, Miami, etc. We know the SEC oversigns. We know most of them have lower academic standards. We know they have highly compensated coaching staffs. If we sign up to playa against the SEC, it should not be against Alabama or LSU. Playing against lesser stack SEC teams early in the season will help build experience and momentum towards being able to compete with the SEC champion int he post season. Playing Alabama out of the gate sets you back the whole season, morale, injury, and perception-wise. I'd much, much rather replace them with home-and-homes with several of these: Georgia LSU Texas Florida USC Oklahoma Tennessee The only teams of the above that we've played in the regular season are Georgia and USC, and the last time for those was in '65 and '58, respectively. Stone age, in other words. I don't have much interest in playing the PAC-12 since it's been such a frequent source of opponents in the regular season or in the Rose Bowl. I suppose Arizona with RR would be "interesting" but I can't see that happening as long as DB is around. “Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard." — Mencken SEC teams are pipe dreams. No way in hell any good SEC team comes up here every other year. I'd say Syracuse. Historical reasons. Michigan and Syracuse had a rivalry going when Michigan went independent in 1907. Quite competitive actually and it even showed in 1998-1999 when they played a home and home. I kinda miss the old home and homes with Pac-12 teams. Look how many of them Michigan has played- Florida State. They cheated us out of the Best Helmet poll, and the best Pregame Tradition poll. Plus, like ND, they are perennially overrated, and I'd love to benefit from derailing their anuual hype train instead of letting the NC States and Wake Forests of the world do it. I like the debate but as someone above noted, I want my team to play more goddamn Big Ten teams. It's not as sexy as picking between a bunch of historic football teams across the country but, it's the truth. Iowa, Minnesota, Northwestern, Illinois, Wisconsin, need to play Michigan more often than they're going to be. Honestly though, any rivalry the university tries to develop will be hollow. We had a reason to hate Notre Dame. I don't think there's any other school in the country besides OSU, MSU, Minn (though how can you hate those cute little gophers?), and Notre Dame that can we just begin to hate. Each rivalry has its own traditions and reasons for a rivalry. I'm upset that we lose a rival, but I don't want to be like ND and have a rivalry against every team you face. I'm content wih 3, though I would like ND to be back on the schedule ASAP. What about a team like Louisville? Kind of on the up-and-up, joining the ACC, and a bit of a media darling this year. I doubt they'll sustain this attention or production, but they're a decent major conference team where travel wouldn't be a big issue. I know it doesn't increase the recruiting footprint, but I think that is a little overstated anyway. They wouldn't be my top choice by any means, but they're realistic. It's odd that ACC teams in general aren't being thrown around (minus FSU). Clemson, Miami, GA Tech, VA Tech (I know we already have them scheduled) would also be decent options, if we're putting down the pipe dreams. EDIT: To be clear, I would prefer the other teams in the poll, but as others have noted, they're pretty unrealistic in the short term. Also, I am on the West Coast, so I would much prefer a PAC12 team personally. "And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know, it's gonna be Michigan again, Michigan." or at least not one the fans would want. It will be an ever changing series of home and homes or nuetral site one offs for better or worse. I like the variety, and to hell with Notre Dame, but I think the schedule just won't be as good without the annual ND game. Since Jimbo took over in Florida State, FSU has started to become another powerhouse in college football and haven't been too overrated in recent years. And don't you think we've had enough of playing an overrated team to start the season (Notre Dame with the exception of last season)? We had some epic games with Bobby Bowden's teams in the 90s when I was hanging out with an FSU alumna, and now I live in Tallhassee. It would help elevate one of ND's new rivals in the ACC, and help elevate our own stature on the national stage. Two schools back on the rise. 86 and 91. Was at the game in 91. Michigan got worked. Bad. Terrell Buckley picked Elvis on his first throw for a 40 yard TD. Amp Lee was one of the fastest players I've ever seen at Michigan stadium and if it weren't for a few spectacular plays by Desmond it would have been brutal to watch. 31-51. Stanford and Florida seem like sexy options not only with the current, thriving states of their football programs but from a recruiting standpoint as well. Both would be fun games that would bring in big revenue each year as well. Big stadium, not too far (closest SEC school that isn't Kentucky), travels nearly as well as we do, contentious past (Manning/Woodson), big school who despite their current condition should "return to glory" (at some point). that would be cool... Mainly because I live just outside of Knoxville, and because I'm tired of hearing of the "poised for greatness Vols" every season even though they look like they have a solid future ahead. I vote Texas. Only because my selfishness overcomes everything in this vote, and I actually want to be able to watch the Maize and Blue play real live football fergodsakes. I don't care for UT, but Tejas would be a nice place to steal a few recruits from. to be a Southern school, basically, in order to boost recruiting. UGA or Florida or UT would be my choices. West Coast could end up in a rematch in the Rose Bowl, and besides USC, there isn't a school that is really consistently good (Stanford has moments, UCLA was bad for a while, and who knows about Oregon?) Of course, we should just be playing ND. Local rivalry with loads of history. Unfortunately ND is pretending that they actually have a rivalry with Stanford, and that their series with Purdue and MSU are more important than their series with us. Among top ten wins all-time, but not at level of Bama and LSU. Two largest stadiums in the country. Manning vs. Woodson. Plus they'll beat us 3 or 4 out of ten times, keeping the rivalry close but in UM's favor. With ND. Who would route for those chickens? Maybe they should join the Pac whatever ... that makes sense. Even though LSU is my backup team, since I spent so much time in NO the land of dreams, I'd play them alls. Until they play us ... Both quality institutions that compare very favorably against ND academically, and they bring an extra dimension in that they already loathe each other. I think it would be great to have a home-and-away series where we play one of the two each year. Total abstinence is so excellent a thing that it cannot be carried to too great an extent. In my passion for it I even carry it so far as to totally abstain from total abstinence itself. That is why Notre Dame worked so well, and why Texas-Oklahoma, Michigan-Ohio State, California-Stanford, UCLA-USC, etc work as well. For Michigan, there is no natural replacement for Notre Dame, so I wouldn't lock in another school. However, there is another way to go. Private, excellent D-1 schools like Duke, Northwestern, Stanford, Wake Forest, Vanderbilt and Rice tend to schedule each other as they are facing the similar challenges and are essentially playing each other on an equal footing. I would propose that Michigan do the same with excellent public schools and rotate among schools of Virginia, North Carolina, California, UCLA, and perhaps Texas. the more I like UCLA. We probably get enough exposure in SEC country anyway, and there is probably more willingness on the part of West Coast kids to consider other schools than there would be anywhere else. USC and Stanford wouldn't do it because of the ND series, and there is enough similarity between us and UCLA that it could really get going as a thing. There are a number of schools that might be on any list, but are unrealistic choices unless they change their own scheduling practices and/or conference scale back to eight conference games (not likely). Programs that already have major non-conference opponent on an annual basis include: USC and Stanford ( with Notre Dame) Florida and Florida State Georgia and Georgia Tech South Carolina and Clemson The Pac 12 and Big XII have nine conference games and the Big Ten will adopt that practice in 2016. The SEC is considering it and the ACC has gone back and forth on implementing that practice. So who's left? 1. Texas - UT has a four-game series with Notre Dame and has played Ohio State in a home-and-home series, so the Longhorns are a good possibility. Since the Big XII doesn't have a conference championship game, it makes sense for Texas to enhance their non-conference schedule in any possible. Having Michigan on the schedule would help accomplish that goal. 2. Oklahoma - Pretty much the same situation as Texas IRT their situation within the Big XII and the four-team playoff. OU probably doesn't have quite the same profile as UT, but they'd be on the list. 3. Miami - The U has occasional games with Florida, but UF isn't regularly on their schedule. For now, the ACC has an eight game conference schedule, so Miami does have more open dates to fill than other schools. ND has a series of games with them, so playing Michigan could also fit. 4. LSU - This is a program that Michigan has never played, so it would be unique to start up a long term series. Would it happen? Perhaps not with Les Miles as head coach, but some other HC and/or athletic director might be interested. If the SEC goes to a nine-game conference schedule, this isn't a likely scenario. 5. Tennessee - Two schools with large stadiums and large traditions. But like LSU, if the SEC goes to a nine-game conference schedule, a long-term relationship isn't likely. A home-and home might work out (same with LSU). 6. Texas A&M - Another SEC team that is expanding its stadium, plays in front of a passionate fan base and is located in a main recruiting area. They only other SEC team on the list would be Alabama, but it looks llike the Crimson Tide isn't more likely to have a neutral site game. I"m not real excited about any of the Pac 12 teams outside of USC and Stanford. Washington could be a possibility along with UCLA. But given Michigan's history of not playing well on West Coast and the fact UM has actually played a number of P12 teams in the regular season in recent history. I'd like to see Michigan go in another direction (such as the home-and-home with Arkansas). There aren't any ACC teams that are realistic possibilities outside of Miami. UM does have the home-and-home with Virginia Tech coming up. But none of the others that are realistic don't move the needle.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
How to buy the best Samsung TV Korean LCD, LED and plasma TV manufacturer Samsung makes an entire range of TVs, from small-screen cheap TVs to huge plasma and LED TV behemoths, as well as 3D TVs. You can buy one for as little as a few hundred dollars, all the way up to $10,000. Some new, very shiny Samsung TV models are coming out in the next few months, which means prices for the company's current line-up should take a nosedive. We don't expect any huge improvements or groundbreaking feature changes, so if you can snap a cheap deal, go for it. Samsung Series 3 Samsung's Series 3 is the cheapest range of TVs from the company, and only includes a single, 19in LCD TV model. The $349 Series 3 TV doesn't have any of the bells and whistles you'll find in a more expensive LED or plasma screen. It's not Full HD either, with a 1366x768 resolution and no 100Hz motion smoothing. Samsung Series 4 Samsung's Series 4 TVs include plasma, LED and LCD models. 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The Samsung Series 5 LCD TVs are still cheap, ranging from a $799 for a 32in TV to $1399 for a 46in panel, while the 32in, 37in 40in and 46in LED TVs range in price from $1099 to $2399. The 50in Samsung Series 5 plasma is a steal at $1599. Samsung's Series 5 models are all Full HD TVs, so their 1080p resolution allows the playback of Blu-ray movies at their highest quality level. All TVs have USB ports and Ethernet ports for Samsung's AllShare service, which lets you view movies that are stored on your PC or laptop (once set up) — the Series 5 50in plasma TV also has wireless networking built in. You also get four HDMI ports so multiple digital video devices can be connected simultaneously. Samsung Series 6 Samsung's Series 6 is the company's mainstream TV range, with seven LCD, six LED and two plasma TVs. Again, the LCDs, and the series includes a 55in and a 60in. LCD prices range from $1049 to $3299. The Series 6 LED TVs are more expensive compared to LCD televisions of teh same size, with a 32in screen priced at $1299 and a 60in screen for $4699. The 50in and 58in plasmas cost $1899 and $2699 — again, excellent prices for two large screens. Samsung's Series 6 models include Internet@TV, the Samsung range of Web-enabled applications like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, streaming video on demand and other frivolities to waste your time with. The TVs also have thinner panels and more attractive bezel designs and materials than cheaper Samsung TVs. Series 6 models are 100Hz compatible (LED and LCD models, at least; plasma TVs are naturally good at displaying motion) which means motion appears smoother and cleaner than on cheaper Samsung TVs. Samsung Series 7 We think that Samsung's Series 7 TV series offers a good compromise between price, features and picture quality. The series includes Samsung's top LCD and plasma TVs are available in; the 50in Samsung Series 7 (PS58C7000) 3D plasma TV is one of the best TVs we've tested, and was our top TV for 2010. You can pick up LCD, LED and plasma models for prices from $2299 for a 40in LED model to $4499 for a 63in plasma. All of Samsung's Series 7 TVs can display video in 3D — this is the most important differentiator between them and cheaper models. They can display motion clearly thanks to a 200Hz refresh rate on the LED and LCD models. All the usual AllShare, Internet@TV, USB and other malarkey is included, but if you're looking to join the 3D revolution this is the place to start. Check whether the TV comes with 3D glasses included, and see if you can get a deal where a 3D Blu-ray player and some 3D movies are bundled. Samsung Series 8 There are only three Series 8 TVs available, and they are only LED models — the big 46in, huge 55in and gargantuan 65in. The TVs are priced at $3799, $5299 and $6999, respectively. The Samsung Series 8 LED TVs are, in our humble opinion, more stylish than the Series 7 TVs, but the big difference is in picture quality. Series 8 models have ‘local dimming', an LED TV feature that boosts on-screen contrast by dimming LEDs in dark sections of the screen but not bright sections. It's the same concept that gives plasma TVs excellent black levels but simultaneously bright whites. Series 8 models also let you use the TV as a PVR, by plugging in a USB stick to record digital TV. Samsung Series 9 The Samsung Series 9 LED TV is the Main Event — it's the most expensive LED TV Samsung has ever produced, and it's packed full of the coolest features. The series only includes a single, 55in TV, and it costs a wallet-mutilating $10,000. If you want to learn all about the Series 9 we'd suggest you read our Samsung Series 9 LED TV review. Here are some features we thought were pretty cool: 200Hz motion smoothing; a colour, touchscreen remote control; LED local dimming; Full HD 3D playback; an LED panel that's 7.98mm thin. If you've got money to burn, why not? PCW Evaluation Team This small mobile printer is exactly what I need for invoicing and other jobs such as sending fellow tradesman details or step-by-step instructions that I can easily print off from my phone or the Web. Microsoft Office continues to make a student’s life that little bit easier by offering reliable, easy to use, time-saving functionality, while continuing to develop new features that further enhance what is already a formidable collection of applications I need power and lots of it. As a Front End Web developer anything less just won’t cut it which is why the MSI GT75 is an outstanding laptop for me. It’s a sleek and futuristic looking, high quality, beast that has a touch of sci-fi flare about it. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of IDG Communications is prohibited. Copyright 2013 IDG Communications. ABN 14 001 592 650. All rights reserved.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
I just created a profile under the freelance writer’s directory, and I just had a quick suggestion. Why not include head shots next to the names? I realize this might be really hard to do on the techy side of things if your page doesn’t allow for it, but it’s just a thought. That way people looking through the directory might notice people they already recognize. The only problem there is that I don’t require registration for someone to be able to post their writer profile. That’s optional, although it gives them the benefit of being able to edit the profile later. So it would either have to be able to pull from their Gravatar data from their email address (which isn’t meant to be publicly viewable unless they also add it to the contact section — so some might consider it an issue of privacy), or they would have to be allowed to upload avatars. And I’m not comfortable allowing non-members to have upload access to the site. With those permissions, even if only intended for images, I’d run the risk of hackers finding ways to upload other material like malicious scripts. That said, the plugin I use to run the directory does allow uploads. So I’ll take a closer look at its functionality this weekend. I have to run a big update on that and a couple of other plugins anyway (the updates seem to be coming in frequent waves lately). So let me review the capability and any changes recently made, and I’ll see if there’s a way I can do that without granting upload access to non-members. 🙂 Well, that was much easier than I expected it to be. Avatars are now added to the writer directory. There are small versions in the table, and larger versions in the individual profiles (couldn’t go too large as some folks had pretty low-res versions in Gravatar because they probably weren’t anticipating them being pulled in a larger format).	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Birdman Loses Bid to Have $300,000 Lawsuit by Former Employee Thrown Out Not only has Birdman not paid Lil Wayne, the rap mogul appears to be having a hard time paying his house workers. A judge has tossed out the Cash Money CEO's motion to dismiss a lawsuit by his former employee. Birdman’s attorney contends that a process server didn’t properly serve the complaint so the rap executive didn't know about the lawsuit. Apparently, the process server gave the documents to a security guard at Birdman’s $15 million mansion in Miami. “You can’t serve a security guard,” said Birdman’s lawyer, Alan Soven. “You can’t serve the maid or the gardener. You have to serve someone who lives at the house, and I can promise you the security guard doesn’t live in Bryan’s mansion.” Soven also argued that Nuno was never an employee of Birdman and was nothing more than a hanger-on who lived on the property for years and wouldn't leave. But Nuno’s attorneys said that's not the case. They argued that he worked tirelessly for Birdman clocking in 70 hours on some weeks. In the end, Judge Smith ruled that the process server did his job properly and therefore Nuno's lawsuit will proceed. Birdman's attorney is appealing the judge's decision.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
fantasy paintings Airbrushing allows the artist to cover massive spaces in a limited time. Many artists use a combination. The artist considered by many people among the first fantasy painters is Hieronymous Bosch. The painter is actually an artist who uses a graphic tablet instead of a brush and a computer screen instead of a canvas. Well, some people do not think of several ways to paint, as an example. The paintings allow a minute to hold. Body painting is an art that the human body uses for a canvas. Everyone could participate in art. My art has no meaning, says Kenji Inoue, speaking of the value of interpretation totally free. Before that, however, the term art was all about work. The unicorn is receiving a sign of Christian values. Unicorns are mentioned in a selection of different folk tales and pagan legends. The unicorn has been symbolic for a selection of different cultures in recent years. David explains, it’s not just about being beautiful. He was very lucky to be able to experience his first impressions in wood with ideal lighting. He says that to truly represent the beauty of woodblock prints, proper lighting is a must. The games are their own damn thing. Actually, they are particularly good at making people worry, because they are an interactive medium. It is, however, a game that you will love or hate. When you start the game, you only have 5 HP. It is possible that games like Journeyor Okami are not realistic, but they are incredibly beautiful to the point where each shot can be a bit of art, mounted on a wall. Investigate as much as you can about why the experience will be fun as well as understanding the central fantasy of the game. A novel is a much longer effort. The story you create must be complete. No matter the medium in which you decide to inform your story, your first task is to capture the attention of your audience and wait. The story of the game is simple and not too unique. Most days it’s just knowing what to do and moving forward with the work. The work may not be good. Choosing only a work eleven that I love so many forms is quite difficult. Although many artistic works of great value are made, it is also an art form that is full of fun and entertainment, which makes it a common medium that ordinary people could easily hold on to. The first method is absolutely the most messy, but it takes very little time for true painting. The work was accepted by Tolkien himself. Video and film works can not be easily updated, they would have to be re-shot. Today you will realize how passion has affected your life and how your art can change our vision of the earth. Maybe, you feel that you can do much better, that you understand that inside you can share much more with the world. The sphere of board games has a couple of very used themes.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
The Wild Connections Conservation Plan (WCCP) was created by the efforts of people who share a deep concern for the well-being of public lands spread across the Arkansas and South Platte headwaters. From hunters and hikers to biologists and volunteer mappers, they worked together to map the boundaries of 100 roadless areas, explore some of central Colorado’s wildest lands, and apply the science of conservation biology. Over a decade, they developed and refined a vision of a network of protected core areas and wildlife linkages. The Wild Connections Conservation Plan describes how this vision can be a reality where it counts – in the everyday policies and management of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests. The WCCP was published in 2006, and will be evaluated and updated prior to the PSI Forest Plan revision currently scheduled for 2017. While the original data is accurate to the best of our knowledge, conditions on the ground may have changed. Please contact us if you find discrepancies. Recently Wild Connections expanded mapping and evaluation to BLM roadless areas within the two watersheds. From 2013-2015 approximately 250,000 acres of BLM land was identified as having Wilderness characteristics. These will be incorporated in recommendations for the BLM Royal Gorge Resource Management Planning of 2015. Current information is found here. WCCP general outline Introduction and description of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Comanche National Grasslands and general threats to public lands. Wild Connections methodology includes the components of the core reserve system and the three-track approach to network design.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
George Clooney is set to star in a television adaptation of Catch-22, and he will also co-direct the six episodes with partner Grant Heslov. SUBSCRIBE NOW : George Clooney hasn’t starred in a television show since 1999. But he’s coming back to the small screen. The Oscar winner is developing a new miniseries based on the famous novel Catch-22, and not only will he co-star in the shows, he’ll also co-direct the series. The show is planned for a six-episode run and he’s partnering with Paramount Television and Anonymous Content and production is expected to begin in 2018. Clooney, who has written a number of projects, is not writing or co-writing any of the teleplays. The novel follows a US airman as he attempts to avoid the fighting in Italy in World War Two… and as death closes in, he tries various ways of getting himself out of combat, he comes face-to-face with the army’s Catch-22 policy. That policy states if one is rational to try to evade combat, then they are sane enough to continue fighting. Clooney will co-direct the episode with long time collaborator Grant Heslov.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
What did Stalin use in order to bring agriculture under his control? In the 1920's Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin launched a series of five-year plans in order to transform Russia from a peasant society into an industrial superpower. These plans had as their basis government control; therefore, regarding agriculture in Russian, what had been individual farms now became collective farms. In 1928, Stalin told the Russian people: "Agriculture is developing slowly, comrades. This is because we have about 25 million individually owned farms. They are the most primitive and undeveloped form of economy We must do our utmost to develop large farms and to convert them into grain factories for the country organised on a modem scientific basis." Millions of peasant farmers, whose families had worked these farms for generations and now owned them because Lenin had given them the land, refused to relinquish their land. Then, they were either exiled or shot and their land seized. Moreover, this forced collectivization of farms, small farms gathered together into a large farm, was a total failure because many of the government "farmers"--despite their "modern scientific basis"--knew nothing about growing crops and harvesting them. In fact, the small percentage of remaining peasant farmers had to try to feed the nation, but, unfortunately, their harvests were not adequate. Consequently, widespread famine took the lives of millions more, partly because of inadequate farming and partly because those farmers who refused to turn over their farms killed their livestock and destroyed their grain rather than let the secret police confiscate these properties. Nevertheless, Stalin's reign of terror continued as long as he was in power as he crushed any dissent or any burgeoning influences of Western culture. He is credited by some estimates as responsible for the deaths of 20 million Russians. Stalin sought to bring the area of agriculture under his control through the policy of collectivisation. Under such a policy, small private plots of land owned by individual peasants were to be merged to form larger collective farms, which in turn became state property. Crops harvested from these farmland were to be sold to the state at a low price, while the excess supply was to be distributed equally to the workers living in the collective as rations. The use of machinery, such as tractors, were also to be introduced to the peasantry so as to allow farmland to be farmed more efficiently. The Soviet government not only believed that collectivisation would produce a greater output (which would ensure a steady supply of food for industrial workers in urban cities), it would also free up much needed resources, especially in terms of manpower, for the country to achieve Stalin’s aim of rapid industrialisation, as reflected in his Five-Year Plan. The policy was, however, met with much resistance on the ground, especially from the kulaks, who were relatively affluent land-owning peasants in Soviet Russia. Rather than give their land to the state, these kulaks chose instead to destroy whatever they had - they not only killed off their own livestock, they also burned their crops and produce, and buried their grains in the ground to prevent them from being taken away by state officials. Many of such kulaks were eventually rounded up and systematically murdered or deported to gulags, where they were worked to death. In doing so, the Soviet authorities were actively seeking to curb any forms of resistance from the peasantry that could impede the progress of collectivisation. Similarly, farmers, who did not meet the targets set by the state or were often absent from work, were punished and denied rations by the authorities. Propaganda was also heavily utilised to push the workers to produce ever greater outputs so as to meet the demands set by the party officials. Such actions allowed Stalin to bring the field of agriculture under his purview.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Installation of any of the binary distributions is simply a matter of extracting the distribution to the desired location. A directory gant-1.9.8 9 will be created. The jars have been uploaded to the Codehaus Maven repository (which then gets synced to the central Maven repository), the groupId is org.codehaus.gant, the artifactId is one of gant_groovy1.8, gant_groovy2.0, gasnt_groovy2.1 (indicating which Groovy version the artefact was compiled against), and the version is 1.9.89.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }
Tag Archive for: Brixton Village Brixton Village Detailed Pen Drawing Brixton Village Pen and Ink Drawing Brixton Village illustration was inspired by The Brixton map illustration, that was created and posted earlier in the month on the blog. I had drawn detailed sketches of well know locations from Brixton, such as the Ritzy Cinema, Brixton Academy music venue, the Brixton Windmill and Brixton Village. I chose to further develop the Brixton Village sketch drawing, adding typography and objects associated with Brixton Village, for example, fruit and veg which can be found on the market stalls as well as Restaurant food which many people now come for, and the Village is well known for. The Brixton type face was inspired by typographic reference material I had collected, which then inspired the very outer boarder surrounding the Brixton Title, which is a intricate fine detail line boarder, it was sketched to begin with and then I used a selection of Rotring pens to go over the pencil initial sketch drawings. The illustration is a a mix of hand drawn and digital elements, The whole of the illustration is hand drawn with fine liner Rotring pens as individual sections. Once all the elements of the illustration were drawn, they were then scanned and composed together using Adobe Photoshop, using a range of filers and layers to give the visual look that the illustration had been drawn as one whole illustration. Brixton Hand Drawn Pen illustration Brixton Map Drawing Illustration Brixton Academy Pen Drawing Brixton Village Pen Drawing Brixton Windmill Pen Drawing The Ritzy Brixton Picturehouse Brixton is an interesting place in London, it has a rich London culture, full of diversity and creativity. A few well known london Land marks include the Brixton academy with its rich music heritage, where it has been host to many international musicians, the Ritzy picture-house cinema, a great place to see a movie, as well as a place to socialise. Brixton Village, is a old and yet a new location, it has been home as a local market where local residents go to shop, and now has became a vibrant social place full of places to drink and eat, frequented by young Londoners. I have been illustrating a series of maps in a hand drawn style, I like to draw in fine detail and try and capture as much information of the location and place. The brixton map includes many of Brixton’s, famous and well know landmarks and places. This is one of a series of maps I am investigating through drawings and sketches. I first draw each location, building up drawings and materials for my final composition. once all my drawings are completed. I make them digital and scan them into Adobe Photoshop, once everything is scanned, I like to play with composition of the illustration as a whole with all the drawing scans.	{ "pile_set_name": "Pile-CC" }

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