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Q: Keras2 ImageDataGenerator or TensorFlow tf.data? With Keras2 being implemented into TensorFlow and TensorFlow 2.0 on the horizon, should you use Keras ImageDataGenerator  with e.g, flow_from_directory or tf.data from TensorFlow which also can be used with fit_genearator of Keras now?
Will both methods will have their place by serving a different purpose or will tf.data be the new way to go and Keras generators deprecated in the future?
Thanks, I would like to take the path which keeps me up to date a bit longer in this fast moving field.

A: For me, I prefer to build a generator with yield:
def generator(batch_size=4,path):
imgs=glob(path+'*.jpg')
while True:
    batch=[]
    for i in range(batch_size):
        idx=np.random.randint(0,len(imgs))
        img=cv.resize(cv.imread(imgs[idx]),(256,256))/255
        batch.append(img)
    batch=np.array(batch)
    yield batch

Then create the generator and input it to model.fit_generator, it will work.
You can choose data randomly like this or use some recurrent methods.
Though the code is rough, it is easy to change so that it can generate complex batch.
Note that this is a way to generate for TF 1.X with Keras2 and not with TensorFlow 2.0.

A: Alongside custom defined Python generators, you can wrap the ImageDataGenerator from Keras inside tf.data.
TensorFlow >= 2.10 (it's all about tf.data.Dataset())
   # Treat it as a normal tf.data.Dataset()
   dataset = tf.keras.utils.image_dataset_from_directory (...)
   # Or any other augmentation
   normalization_layer = tf.keras.layers.Rescaling(1./255)
   normalized_dataset = dataset.map(lambda x, y: (normalization_layer(x), y))

TensorFlow <= 2.9 (deprecation warnings may already appear in those)
The following snippets are taken from the TensorFlow 2.0 documentation.
img_gen = tf.keras.preprocessing.image.ImageDataGenerator(rescale=1./255, rotation_range=20)
ds = tf.data.Dataset.from_generator(
    img_gen.flow_from_directory, args=[flowers],
    output_types=(tf.float32, tf.float32),
    output_shapes = ([32,256,256,3],[32,5])
)

Therefore, one can still use the typical Keras ImageDataGenerator, you just need to wrap it into a tf.data.Dataset like above.

A: Since its release, TensorFlow Dataset API is a default recommended way to construct input pipeline for any model build on TensorFlow backend, both Keras and low-level TensorFlow.
In later versions of TF 1.xx it can be directly used in tf.keras.Model.fit method as
model.fit(dataset, epochs)

It's good both for rapid prototyping,
dataset = tf.data.Dataset.from_tensor_slices((train, test))
dataset = dataset.shuffle().repeat().batch()

And for building complex, high performance ETL pipelines
4. Upgrade your data input pipelines, more on this here https://www.tensorflow.org/guide/performance/datasets
As per official docs, in TF 2.0 it'll also be the default way to input data to the model. https://www.tensorflow.org/alpha/guide/migration_guide
As by default, upcoming TensorFlow version will be executed eagerly, dataset object will become iterable and will be even easier to use.

A: Update 2022
On visiting the ImageDataGenerator documentation, there is now a deprecation message that says the following:

Deprecated: tf.keras.preprocessing.image.ImageDataGenerator is not recommended for new code. Prefer loading images with tf.keras.utils.image_dataset_from_directory and transforming the output tf.data.Dataset with preprocessing layers. For more information, see the tutorials for loading images and augmenting images, as well as the preprocessing layer guide.

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HomeInternet11 Best Torrent Sites You Can Use Right Now (2022)
There are hundreds of torrent sites online right now, but are they all actually safe to use and browse through? It's kind of a known fact that most of such sites aren't really safe, and many of them don't even work properly. Which is the reason why I have created this list of the best torrent sites that actually work and are regularly updated with new content!
The torrent websites are some of the most popular websites in the world, as the best ones attract tens of millions of visitors on a daily basis. There are several reasons that these websites enjoy this kind of popularity, and one of the most prominent reasons is it allows you to download almost anything for absolutely free.
You can download movies, TV shows, music & songs, ebooks, apps & software, and virtually anything you can think of. And this gives rise to copyright issues, which is why governments all over the world actively block the popular torrent sites. In the past few years, a ton of such websites have been blocked by countries all over the world, and it is likely to continue.
However, there are a few torrent websites who manage to survive, or come back in one form or another, and I am going to list the best ones in this article.
Please Note: Before getting started, you need to know that I do not condone illegal file sharing or copyright infringement. Even though P2P file sharing technology is legal, most of the files shared through the protocol are protected by copyright and sharing these files may put you at risk of a civil lawsuit. Even though I support freedom of access and choice, I do not support illegal activities at all. This article is purely for informational purposes and not intended to help you indulge in sharing of copyrighted files!
Now that you've read all that, we can start reading about some of the best torrenting websites of 2022. Please note that these websites are not ranked, which means that the website mentioned at the last spot is just as good as the one mentioned in the first spot!
The Best Torrent Sites of 2022
1. The Pirate Bay
The Pirate Bay, most commonly known as TPB, is one of the oldest and most popular torrent websites in the world. This particular website is so well-known that it's almost impossible for anyone who uses the Internet to never have heard about it.
The website is not just the best right now, but also one of the most notorious one as it has managed to survive for more than a decade even after facing off against regulators and governments of several countries around the world. The Pirate Bay has died and been resurrected so many times that we can't even come up with an exact count.
And it won't be wrong to assume that we are going to see Pirate Bay survive in one form or another for a long, long time.
The website has one of the biggest databases of torrent files and you can find almost anything that you are looking for. You can download movies, old as well as new, TV shows, books and ebooks, apps and software, latest songs and more from the website with ease.
And it has got a pretty simple interface that even a beginner can use without any instructions, which is one of the reasons behind its immense popularity.
2. YTS
If you are looking for a torrent website that specializes in movies, then you don't need to go through this entire list because YTS is the best at providing your high-quality torrent files of movies.
YTS may look like YIFY, which all the Internet users loved, but it's not the real deal. YIFY Torrents had to shut down due to the rising threats of massive legal proceedings and it doesn't seem that the original website is going to make a comeback.
However, the folks behind YTS wanted to continue the work that YIFY did and the result is right in front of your eyes!
YTS has managed to become one of the most popular torrent sites in the world and it has achieved that by providing the best quality torrent files to its users. You will find movie torrents in the highest quality (720p, 1080p and even 3D) and it's really easy to download as well.
But you should know that you won't find recently released movies on the platform because they wait till a good quality print is out and only share the best quality movies. This means that you'll have to wait a couple of weeks, even months in some cases, to download a movie that you really want to watch!
3. 1337x
1337x has become one of the major players in the torrenting business following the demise of Kickass Torrents. And it only continued to grow as The Pirate Bay also continued it's game of hide and seek with the authorities.
Today, the website has become of the biggest torrent sites in the world as it's sitting right at the top when you consider the traffic it gets on a regular basis.
And I won't say it doesn't deserve it because the website is constantly updated and you'll find high quality torrent files of virtually anything you want. You will find movies, the latest episodes of TV shows as well as the entire seasons, anime shows and cartoons, games, music and more with ease.
Moreover, it's got a pretty sleek interface with all the torrents properly categorize for ease of access. And there's also a "trending" page as well as a "Top 100" page where you will find the torrent files that have been getting popular lately.
4. RARBG
RARBG is another popular name in the torrenting business and also one of the oldest at the site was founded back in 2008.
The site gives you access to one of the biggest databases of high quality torrent files in the world, and it does it quite efficiently. With a clean interface and a proper category system, you will have no issues in finding a quality torrent file for the content you want to download.
Since the website is one of the most popular sites in the world, it too has faced issues with several authorities and governments in the past. But it has managed to survive all the ups and downs and still retains its spot as one of the best torrent sites in the world.
Apart from a clean design, a category system, a page where you can find the popular torrents that are currently trending, there's also an entire "news" section where you will be able to read articles on the latest happenings in the entertainment industry.
5. Torlock
If you are looking for a torrent website where you can find the latest episodes of your favorite TV shows, then you definitely need to check out Torlock!
The website, like most of the sites mentioned in this list, is one of the most popular torrent sites in the world. It offers a huge library of files that you can download for free. All you have to do is either go to the category of the content you are looking for, or use the search box to find out a particular file you want instantly.
The interface of the website is pretty sleek and clean with all the torrent files properly categorized. And next to all the files, you will find details like the number of seeds, the size of the file as well as when it was uploaded originally so you know exactly which file you want to download.
One thing I like about the site is that it prides itself in being one of the "no fakes" torrent sites which means that the files you download will have the content you want!
6. Torrentz2
Torrentz2 isn't exactly a torrent site like all the other ones on this list, but it is more like a torrent search engine that allows you to find the files that you are looking for by scouring all the other torrent websites.
The website is a clone or a replacement for the uber-popular Torrentz website which is no longer live, but Torrentz2 is trying to continue the work it did and is providing a one-stop search platform to find all kinds of torrent files.
What makes Torrentz2 one of the best torrenting websites in the world is how easy it is to use the website, as well as the fact that it's pretty efficient.
You can search for any file you want to download, be it movies or TV shows or music or software or anything, and you will get multiple links to download it from. Torrentz2 is especially useful when you are looking for older content that you can't find on any other website!
7. Nyaa
If you are fan of anime and love to explore and watch new shows, then Nyaa.si is something that you definitely need to know about because this particular website is one of the best anime torrent sites in the world!
Anime originated from Japan and right now, it is extremely popular all over the world as new as well as old anime shows are reaching new audiences who are all loving it. And the fact that there are all kinds of anime shows in all kinds of genres like romance, comedy, action, fantasy, psychological, horror and more makes it even more interesting.
So, having a torrent website that is dedicated to sharing the best anime content is something that anime lovers should absolutely know.
There are quite a few anime streaming sites available like Crunchyroll, Funimation as well as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, but the shows on this platform are often geo-restricted due to copyright limitations.
This is the reason why free streaming sites and torrent sites are thriving when it comes to watching anime because people want to watch their favorite shows without being bogged down by several restrictions.
8. Zooqle
Zooqle is one of the new torrent websites that has gotten really successful in the past couple of years. You can find all kinds of content on the site, but it focuses mostly on the movie and TV torrents.
The homepage of the site is pretty clean as it lists down the most popular torrent files in the movies and TV shows category, and also gives you the option to switch from popular to the new releases.
Moreover, it shows the most seeded torrent files along with the most recent files on the website for easy access. And as I said, it also shares games, books & ebooks, apps & software as well as anime shows, but you might be disappointed by their collection.
The website is a really good place to explore if you are fan of watching movies and TV shows, both the recently released ones as well as the older and popular ones.
9. EZTV
Just like YTS only shares movie torrents, EZTV is known for sharing high quality TV torrents. And if you love watching TV shows and love to explore new genres, then this is the website that you will help you with it.
EZTV is one of the best torrent sites when it comes to downloading TV shows, and although the site's design looks outdated, it is updated regularly. You can find the latest episodes of popular shows that are currently airing and the homepage lists the recently released torrent files.
The site also has a countdown list, a shows list as well as an active forum that will help you with all your queries.
And the search feature of the site is pretty good too as you can either search for an underrated TV show that you want to watch or just find it and select it from a dropdown list.
So, make sure to check out this particular website if you love watching TV shows of all kinds.
10. KickassTorrents (Katcr)
Kickass Torrents, or KAT, was one the biggest torrent website in the world and when it ran into trouble and subsequently went offline, its impact was felt throughout the world.
The website was extremely popular as it was used by millions of people all over the world. It was designed in a clean and efficient manner and you could find torrent files of all kinds within just a few minutes.
However, being popular in the torrenting world is a double-edged sword because the bigger you get, the more trouble you'll attract.
After the original website disappeared, a number of mirror sites as well as clones appeared but none of them were as efficient as Katcr!
Katcr not only looks just like the original website but is also just as good. You will find the latest and trending files right on the homepage, with a search feature and a browse feature present to help you dig deep for a particular file you want to download.
11. TorrentDownloads
With a name that suggests its purpose, TorrentDownloads is exactly what you'd hope! The website, like most of the popular torrent sites, allows you to download files easily.
There are people who don't really like the design of the website, but I disagree because it's clean, all the categories are properly separated and it serves its purpose. I personally think that the site's design is pretty good.
You can find all the recently added torrent files right on the homepage under their respective categories. There's movies, TV shows, music, games and anime shows right on the home page for easy access.
And you can dig even deeper to find working torrent files for older content using the search option.
All the torrent files you find on the site come with detailed description showing the upload date of the torrent, the size of the file as well as the number of seeds and leeches which is important when you want to download something really fast.
What Are Your Favorite Torrent Sites of 2022?
These are some of the most popular torrenting websites in the world right now, which are active and working perfectly well.
Since these websites are really popular, there's a chance that they may be blocked in your region by your government or by your Internet Service Provider. If that's the case, then you can use a VPN app to unblock the website and access its content with ease.
And I'd like to know your views and suggestions on the article. Which is your favorite website to download torrents from? Let me know in the comments section below about all the popular torrent sites that you use regularly. And make sure that you share the article with your friends as well.
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Sarah's work is in corporate, public, and private collections, national and international, including the Dartmouth-Hitchcock permanent collection, Katonah Museum, DeCordova Museum, Prudential Insurance in Boston, Time Warner New York, a Hilton Hotel development in Melbourne, and many others. She has participated in the San Francisco Art Fair and Art Miami. Her practice has been featured in Vermont Art Guide #2 and in the forthcoming 2019 book, Singular and Series, Monotype and Monoprint by Catherine Kernan (Schiffer Publishing). Amos is represented by Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne, Australia. In 2019, Amos will have solo exhibitions at the BCA Center in Burlington, The CUE Art Foundation in New York City, and the Huntington Museum of Art in Huntington, West Virginia. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Amos lives and works in Enosburg Falls. Find out more at www.sarahamosstudio.com.
Clark was born in New Orleans and raised in Baton Rouge. In his youth, he was exposed to the vernacular craft arts of the South, which are reflected in his work. Clark is represented by galleries in Louisiana, Massachusetts, Texas, and Vermont. He was the 2015 winner of the Barbara Smail Award from Burlington City Arts. He lives and works in Charlotte. Learn more about Derbes and art through his video series, "Public Art School," available at VCAM, www.vermontcam.org.
Hasso is a sculptor who was trained as a children's illustrator and worked professionally for many years in graphic and landscape design. She holds a BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and completed additional studies in landscape design at Radcliffe College. Hasso's work has been shown in Maine and Vermont, including at Studio Place Arts, the Helen Day Art Center, and the Carving Studio & Sculpture Center. Her "swimmers world" installation was shown as part of Backstory at the Kent Museum in Calais, September-October 2018. She is a member of The Front in Montpelier and The Mud Studio in Middlesex and is represented by the Artisans' Gallery in Waitsfield. Ewing lives and works in Calais. Find out more at www.hassoewing.com.
Andrew is a photographer, printer, and book maker. He has an MFA from Syracuse University, has published multiple books of photographs, and his work has recently been exhibited nationally and internationally. Andrew was born in Japan and grew up in a military family that had deep roots in the Northeast Kingdom. He currently lives and works in Burlington. Learn more at www.andrewpfrost.com.
Sally Gil holds a BA from the University of California, San Diego and an MFA from Hunter College of the City University of New York. Her work has been shown in solo exhibitions in New York, North Carolina, and Vermont, including the Helen Day Art Center in Stowe and the Bennington Museum. Her work has appeared in group shows in New York and Vermont. Her 1999-2000 traveling exhibition, with Dan Mills, Mealy Mouthed Materials, Charismatic Shapes, and Other Funny Stories was shown in Alabama, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Among other recognitions, Sally was named the 2018 recipient of a New York City MTA public art commission for the Avenue U station on the N line, in Brooklyn. Originally from Bennington, she lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. In Vermont, Sally works with 571 Projects in Stowe.
Elizabeth, a painter in East Dorset, holds a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. Her work has been shown in solo exhibitions at the Southern Vermont Arts Center, Equinox Village in Manchester, MASS MoCA, the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan, Connecticut and the Westport Arts Center in Westport, Connecticut, as well as group exhibitions in Connecticut, New Jersey and the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Nagle also has a wholesale needlepoint business, Doolittle Stitchery. See more of her work at www.elizabethnagle.com.
Andrew is a painter who holds a BA in music from Oklahoma Christian University with continuing studies at the University of New Mexico and studies with Carol McIlroy, David P. Curtis and Joseph McGurl. His work has been shown across the United States, including three solo shows at the Southern Vermont Arts Center and in national and regional exhibitions of the Oil Painters of America, the Salmagundi Club, the American Artists Professional League and the Guild of Boston Artists, of which Orr is an elected member. A solo show of Orr's work, "A Vermont Spring in Oil", is at Tilting at Windmills Gallery in Manchester Center, February-April 2019. Orr is a board member of the Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. He lives and works in Richford. See more at andreworr.com.
Rhonda received her BFA from Alfred University School of Art and Design and her MFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Tufts University. Rhonda has taught at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; The School of The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; The Maud Morgan Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts; The Essex Art Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts; and The Brookline Art Center in Brookline, Massachusetts. She currently teaches at the Vermont Art Exchange in North Bennington. Her work has been shown at many universities and galleries including Montserrat College of Art, Emmanuel College, The Adikman Gallery at Tufts University, The Bennington Museum and The Peabody Historical Society, Peabody, Massachusetts. Rhonda is the Artist in Residence and curator of The Left Bank Gallery in North Bennington. She grew up in the Bennington area and also paints under the name Aimee LaPorte. You can find more information at www.ratray.com.
Originally from Kennebunk, Maine, Jackson is graphic designer at Burton Snowboards in Burlington. He holds a BA in studio art from the University of Vermont. He is a member of Burlington's Iskra Print Collective, where he is a screenprinter and teaching assistant. Among his current projects is a recently completed mural at his workplace. See more of Tupper's work at www.jacksontupper.com.
Sean is a second-generation stone carver based in Barre. He holds a BFA from the University of Pennsylvania, completed after transferring from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. After spending four years exploring the arts and culture scene in Berlin, Germany, he moved back to Vermont, where he apprenticed with his father at Barre Sculpture Studios. Sean now creates publicly commissioned work, carves freelance as an independent and for Barre Sculpture Studios, and works on his own studio practice. He is also an aspiring stand-up comedian. Find out more at www.seanhunterwilliams.com.
This was great, to read about these artist and have a link to their sites. Thank you for facilitating the exposure and access to Vermont's artistic community.


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Q: Facebook All Mutual Friends API Feature Review Requirements I'm using Facebook All mutual friends API to return number of all mutual friends (app-using and non-app-using) between a user and another one that is their friend.
However the All Mutual Friends API feature review requirements are very unclear and it looks like instructions are conflicting.
I have asked them in Facebook direct support and havent gotten a response in more than a week.
Here is feature review instructions:

This is app review instructions:

Does that mean the crosses next to common usage is allowed? But why are there crosses on the instructions whereas the ticked common usage is not even shown on app review
By the way this isn't asking for mutual friends permission, that doesnt need asking as its all users who use the app already.

A: If this appears for you, Wizkid above has answered for me.
Basically tick the OTHER box and then fill in your selection as based on the allowed use cases. Facebook is pretty quick to review and will generally get back to you within one business day.


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Home » See & Do » Events » Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend
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This year Shrewsbury will be celebrating all things Fab Four with Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend 20th to 22nd September.
It's almost impossible to imagine the modern world without The Beatles. Their impact upon popular culture has been – and continues to be – enormous. Their music and their iconic image are loved by young and old alike. On September 20th, 21st and 22nd there will be a whole range of events in the county town including live music, special guest speakers and Beatles film screenings – once again proving that All You Need Is Love.
What's more: the entire weekend is in aid of the Mayor of Shrewsbury's charity 2019-20, the Samaritans of Shrewsbury.
Events GuideDownload our 24-page Souvenir Events Guide.
Now on display at Theatre Severn - statues of The Beatles, until 22nd September - Mon-Sat 10am - 7pm and when there is an event taking place at the theatre. Find out more at:- ShropshireLive.com
Thursday 19th September
Preview Event - Beatles Boat Cruise on the Sabrina - SOLD OUT
7.30pm – depart Victoria Quay, embark from 7pm.
Cruise along the River Severn on board the Sabrina for two hours with live Beatles music with Tony Stanton plus records by The Fab Four.
The Walker Theatre at Theatre Severn
4.00pm Film – 'Backbeat' (cert 15) 1994
Director Iain Softley chronicles the frenetic times of The Beatles' performances in sweaty and smoky clubs in Hamburg in the days before the band found global success. John, Paul, George, Pete and Stuart have to play long in to the night and in the process become a sensation. At the heart of the story is Stuart Sutcliffe's relationship with local girl Astrid Kirchherr and former fellow art school friend John Lennon. The soundtrack is packed with rock and roll classics and captures the energy of The Beatles on this 1961 engagement in the German port.
With Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Gary Bakewell, Chris O'Neill and Scot Williams
Tickets: £8 via Theatre Severn website.
6.00pm Launch event with guests - Theatre Severn Chapel Bar. All welcome.
Love2Stay, Emstrey
6pm Beatles film in the outdoor cinema at Love2Stay, Emstrey. £3
7.30pm Beatles tribute band Hot Rubber live at Love2Stay, Emstrey. £5
Pilates/yoga with Beatles music – details on Love2Stay website.
Love2Stay, Emstrey, Shrewsbury SY5 6QS www.love2stay.co.uk/events
For bookings tel: 01743 583124
8.00pm Film 'Looking For Lennon' (cert 12) 2018, introduced by director Roger Appleton, followed by Q & A.
Documentary director Roger Appleton presents an honest retrospective on the early life of John Lennon and the tragedies that shaped his personality and later his music. The film includes rare and previously unseen memoirs along with interviews with some of his closest family, friends and associates. The film uncovers the story of John's time in The Quarrymen with interviews with original members. Fellow art school students and early friends recall their memories of teenage John as he was discovering music and life. Director Roger Appleton will introduce the film and will participate in a question and answer session with the audience after the screening.
Writer and director Curt Wiser describes the film – "I place 'Looking for Lennon' among the ranks of the great music documentaries out there."
Tickets: £8.
Visit Theatre Severn website or phone 01743 281281
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (The Music Hall) - CANCELLED
10.30am – Historic Town Tour of Medieval and Tudor Shrewsbury with town guide Maggie Love finishing with coffee on the Balcony of The Music Hall, where The Beatles played twice (14th Dec 1962 & 26th April 1963) Tickets £8 via TicketSource - a small booking fee will be added. Starts at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Square SY1 1LH
12.45pm – Meet Beatles author David Bedford from Liverpool in the Theatre foyer. He will be describing his work and signing books. He has collaborated with Beatles biographer Hunter Davies on 'The Beatles Book'. Find out more about David at http://www.davidabedford.com/
1.30pm Film – 'Good Ol' Freda' (cert PG) 2013
Behind a great band, there was a great woman.
Beatles Fan Club Secretary Freda Kelly told her story for the first time in 50 years in this fun and charming documentary directed by Ryan White. At the start she had no idea how far The Beatles would go but she had faith in them and they had faith in her. For ten years Freda was a witness to the ups and downs of life in the inner circle of the greatest band in history.
"This story of Freda Kelly's will be one of the last true stories of The Beatles that you'll ever really hear." - Angie McCartney, Paul's Stepmother
"Pure joy." - The Hollywood Reporter
Tickets: £8 via Theatre Severn website or phone 01743 281281
4.00pm Film – 'A Hard Day's Night' (cert U) 1964
Preceded by a short talk by Cara Spencer, daughter of Beatles photographer Terence Spencer.
In 1964 the biggest band on the planet made their big screen debut with 'A Hard Day's Night', a ground-breaking film that presented a 'typical' day in the life of The Fab Four as they tried to outrun screaming fans. They find Paul's grandfather (Wilfred Brambell), deal with a stressed TV producer (Victor Spinetti) and make it to the show on time. Directed with unrelenting verve by Richard Lester whose innovative techniques paved the way for generations of music videos, the film's frenetic mix of comic escapades, legendary one-liners and pop perfection captured a moment in time that defined a generation. The most iconic band in music history had arrived.
We present a rare opportunity to see the 2014 4k restored version showcasing Gilbert Taylor's luscious black & white photography with sound restored by top Abbey Road team Giles Martin and Sam Okell. A real treat!
6pm Beatles film at the outdoor cinema at Love2Stay, £3
7.30pm Beatles themed quiz with food. £5
The Wheatsheaf, Frankwell
7.00pm until late - Beatles Open Mic Night. Local bands and singers perform The Beatles' greatest hits and lesser known songs. Admission free.
7.30pm Film 'The Beatles: Eight Days A Week, The Touring Years' (cert 12A)
The Beatles stormed Europe in 1963 and, in 1964, they conquered America. Their ground-breaking world tours changed global youth culture forever and, arguably, invented mass entertainment as we know it today. All the while the group was composing and recording a series of extraordinarily successful singles and albums. However, the relentless pressure of such unprecedented fame, that in 1966 became uncontrollable turmoil, led to the decision to stop touring.
Oscar winning director Ron Howard explores this incredible journey in his own unique way. With original interviews, footage and staggering live performances he puts us right inside this extraordinary adventure.
The film won five awards including the Grammy for Best Music Film in 2017.
"The closest you can get to actually being there." – Ali Plumb, BBC Radio 1
Sunday 22nd September
The Buttermarket Cellars, Howard Street
12 noon – 2.00pm Lunchtime Live at 'The Cavern'. Live Beatles music with The Backbeat Three, Famous Last Words and Two-faced Tom & The Bootleg Boys.
Doors open 11.30am, event ends at 2.30pm.
Refreshments - tea & coffee, licensed bar.
Settle down with a drink, a Sunday paper and enjoy some great Beatles music in a venue that will bring back Cavern memories!
Tickets: £10 for over 16s including bacon roll and salad (or vegetarian option)
Book tickets via Fatsoma ticket site Book soon to avois disappointment.
Families welcome, children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Additional food may be purchased at the event.
Theatre Severn - Main auditorium - SOLD OUT
7.30pm Live in concert – The Mersey Beatles
The showstopping setlist includes around 40 of The Beatles' greatest songs, covering every era, and occasionally a lesser known classic for the true Beatles aficionados. Every concert is a unique experience. No script, just great music and a desire to capture the true spirit of The Beatles with a refreshing authenticity. The whole of the album 'Abbey Road' will be performed for its 50th anniversary.
There is a second opportunity to enjoy The Mersey Beatles in concert on Thursday 26th September. Book tickets via Theatre Severn website or phone 01743 281281.
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Visitor Information Centre, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
Josh Lobley EP launch night + support from Dan Williams
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The first time I ever heard about core values was in 2014 when I read a book by Tony Hsieh called Delivering Happiness. As a general rule, I'm not a fan of self-help business books. Call me old fashioned, but I think too many people think they can educate themselves about business without actually attending the school of hard knocks.
However, skepticism aside, the fact was that our company was having an identity crisis and I was desperate for a solution.
At the time our company was suffering from what millions of businesses suffer from—unhappiness (which is probably why I bought the book). I simply didn't enjoy going to work. I didn't like the vibe when I got there, I didn't like some of the clients, I didn't like the way we were doing things, and, I felt at odds with my business partner. We weren't going in the same direction.
The two of us attended what we dubbed 'marriage counselling' which was basically a weekly business coaching session. Three hours each week we would meet, uninterrupted, and discuss obstacles and the direction of the company.
Well why didn't we think of that before?
Like a lot of you, we had spent so much time working in the business that we neglected the bigger picture of working on our own business. It was time to get our mojo back. We sat down and asked ourselves what was important to us.
Money aside, what did we want to see within our company? What type of company did we want to be? Who were we? And how could we bring our own personalities into the company?
You'd think it would be easy to identify ten things that were our core beliefs, but it took a lot of soul searching, and if we're being honest here, a lot of wine. Some of the values in Tony's book really spoke to us, so we decided to keep them, adding or changing them to things that were unique to just us.
And you know what started to happen? As we wrote down the things that were most important to us, we started to realize that the people we had surrounded ourselves with didn't share our values.
The company was having an identity crisis because we had never given it an identity. And because of the unclarity, we had inadvertently created a company culture of people who did not share our values. Not only that, but we had attracted some clients of the same ilk (I've always wanted to use ilk in a sentence).
Writing them down was one thing. Leading with them required us to have a totally different mindset. One that we would have to hire and fire by. Employees with negative attitudes or poor work ethics would have to go, that wasn't who we were (duh, should have figured out that one sooner).
Clients who didn't value our work and our experience, they would get the axe. Suppliers who didn't believe in delivering the best ideas, they too would be gone. The company, OUR company, would become an extension of who we were. It took us nearly two years to fully integrate our core values throughout our company.
Once we made the conscious decision to live by our values, amazing things started to happen. We began to attract employees and clients who shared our same values. I started to enjoy coming to work again. My business partner and I were on the same page, and even excited to infuse more of our personalities into the company.
We both love wine, so why not incorporate that in a fun way into our business? I'm a cheeky one (in case you haven't noticed), so we infused my sassy attitude into our brand voice and copy. We cherish friendships and family, so we began to invite employees to our home for barbecues and team outings.
We bought an espresso machine, got rugs and couches, we wanted our office to be more like home. This was after all, where we were all spending 8-10 hours of our day.
I now make an annual new year speech, in which we invite employees who aren't on board with our core values and our direction, to kindly 'get off the bus' and remove themselves from the company. And in case you are wondering, I have indeed had a couple people take me up on this offer. We are a better, happier, more productive company with a group of people who share our same values than we were before them. So what does that say? Hell yes, we've succeeded.
The first thing I learned is that identifying your core values is a process, and one that can't be done in an hour, so allocate some 'me time' for this activity. You will need to sit down and make a list of the things that are important to you. Start with crazy, random ideas, and then start to narrow those down to a few that you absolutely can't live without.
The second thing I learned is that you can't lie. I mean, who are you, really? You are going to have to get all zen with yourself and be honest about who you are. For example, if you just absolutely won't accept negative attitudes, add it in your values. There was one that we flat out stole (aka plagiarized) from Tony Hsieh's because we loved it so much: Create fun and a little weirdness. We are fun and a little weird, and we wanted a team like that too, it fit us perfectly.
The third thing I learned is that not everyone is going to like your values. Some people won't agree with them, and others will find that they just don't jive with some of them. And you know what, that's okay. Your company needs to reflect who you are, and trust me, not everyone likes you either. Well, they all like me, but you know, I'm just perfect like that (HAH). But really, stick by what you believe, whether people like it or not. If they aren't down with who you are, they probably aren't right for your company either.
The last lesson I learned is that living up to these magical core values is not an overnight thing (much to my impatient dismay). It takes time to integrate your values throughout your company and to assemble a team behind you who believe in your values. The key here is not to move quickly, but to stand strong for what you believe. Make one small change each day that moves you in the direction of your values.
Core values might not be for everyone, I know lots of companies who are very profitable without them. But they were right for me and my business partner. They are my guiding principles, and remind me that this company isn't just a place to make money, it's an extension of who I am. Each of our ten company values describe me. And now, they describe others who work here, too. If that's not some powerful incentive to be happy and passionate about our jobs, I don't know what is. Want to know who I am? Come read our values.
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Spotify reveals Carpool Karaoke-like hip-hop series ft. Joey Bada$$, DRAM, E-40 and more
By Jacca-RouteNote March 30, 2017 5 mins read
Following Apple's purchase of a Carpool Karaoke series Spotify have revealed a similar series for hip hop artists, but with a twist.
What do you get when you pair a rapper and a producer who've never worked together before, throw them in the back seat of an SUV, send them into the middle of LA's legendary rush hour traffic and tell them that they have to create a brand new song before arriving at their destination, the Spotify-All Def Stage, where hundreds of fans will be waiting to hear them perform that song… live?!
You get 'Traffic Jams', the new series from Spotify and Russell Simmons' All Def Digital.
Spotify will work with All Def Digital for their new series 'Traffic Jams', launching on the 4th of April, and will run for 8 weeks every Tuesday, following a different hip-hop artist and producer coming together. The series will see the pairs create a track from scratch and record it together before taking it to the stage, giving hip-hop fans an inside look at the creative process of recording their tracks.
The series has a similar vibe to the immensely popular Carpool Karaoke series, which sees celebrities and artists drive around in a car singing along to hits of their own and others, which was recently purchased for Apple Music. Whilst it appears like Spotify are directly coming at Apple with Traffic Jams, the series has been in production since last year and bears little similarity beyond featuring artists in a car.
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Russell Simmons, the co-founder of All Def Digital, said: "Our team at All Def Digital has been doing an incredible job developing and producing a variety of new series and formats across music, comedy and culture. Traffic Jams is an exciting new premium series that shows off true talent – recording artists and producers – and their ingenuity, creativity and personalities. It has improvisation, it has performances, and I'm pretty sure it will spawn a few new hits too – it's amazing and Spotify is the perfect platform for it."
The SUV where the artists will hole up for their track creation will be driven by comedian DoBoy (aka Fat Drake) who will get the artists to share experiences through their career, talk about their music and much more as they attempt to create art on the road.
Reddit user FilmsRUs was able to catch E-40, Joey Bada$$ and T-Pain when they performed their Traffic Jams tracks for Spotify. Speaking on the experience, they said: "joey's was sick! E-40 was my favorite TBH, but all three were really impressive that they created such coherent songs that sounded like their style in such a short amount of time. Really stoked to see the creative process!"
Spotify Studios' Global Head, Tom Calderone said: "Our audience loves hip hop and with Traffic Jams we want to give them a deeper understanding of the artists and the creative process behind the music. Working with the All Def Digital team, we were able to produce a best in class hip hop series that tells stories that have never been told before and takes musical performance format to another level."
All Def Digital's President and CEO, Sanjay Sharma added: "Hip hop is the most streamed genre of music in the world and, in turn, drives popular culture globally. Spotify has played a leading role in this by revolutionizing the way we consume and experience music. We are enormously proud to be among Spotify's inaugural launch partners as the music service introduces its first slate of original programming to its 100 million users worldwide.
"We are so excited about the artists and producers features, from big acts to breaking talent. Our collective audience of millions of hip hop fans – who are mobile-first, millennial and multi-racial – will love the show."
The first episode, releasing on April 4th, will feature T-Pain joining up with producer Southside from Atlanta to create a brand new party anthem.
The episodes are as follows:
April 4 – T-PAIN & SOUTHSIDE
April 11 – DRAM & MELO X
April 18 – JOEY BADA$$ & CARDO
April 25 – PELL & !LLMIND
May 2 – JIDENNA & SONNY DIGITAL
May 9- MADEINTYO & ARAABMUZIK
May 16 – DAE DAE & MARVEL ALEXANDER
May 23 – E-40 & WILLIE B
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Bambook is an architectural studio specialized in sustainable design and consulting.
My role here was to create the corporate image: logo, business cards, stationery, presentations, website, etc. Bambook image had to be modern as well as elegant and timeless.
I chose a beautiful sans serif typography for the logo, BonvenoCF Light and modified it by becoming a little thicker and separating lines to give it a more architectural look and at the same time more organic. I create neutral palette of grey colors combining them with an yellow between mustard and gold.
For the business card we made order in a traditional printing where they works just with old machines. As Bambook is concerned about the environment and they offer a eco-friendly design and sustainable solutions, I chose recycled paper and border was been painted with a soy based inks. The paper is quite thick and this reminds the strength of bamboo and solidity of the Bambook designs.


Home Pest Control – Why Do We Need Professionals?
Despite humans being the most intelligent species, some things are beyond their control. One of them is pests and I have experienced that no matter how much efforts do I put, they are more intelligent and make their way back to my home. This compels us to take help from the companies that offer commercial pest and termite control. There are various reasons behind hiring them and asking their services.
Records say that in the US, people spend around USD 5 billion annually to protect their property from termites and other pests. But the entire pest treatment and management goes in vain as this creature is in much more quantity than humans. Termites cause intense damage to the wooden work installed in our homes. Once, they are inside the wood, they show how deadly they can be. It will take them just a week or two to convert your expensive wooden installations into mud. In areas where termites are prominent, timely pest treatment and management plays a great role and it has to be backed by timely vigilance of every nook and corner of your home.
Hiring professional home pest control Brisbane firm is a great help in the pursuit of fighting against the termites. Firstly, they have specialization of the task which they do with specialized tools and machines. The ways they use are completely unknown to the common people, but highly effective at the same time. The services they offer are very cost-effective as compared to the cost involved when you attempt DIY in the process.


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Applications are due March 11 for complementary training spots at the next RPG & DB2 Summit.
System i Developer, the consortium of four educators teaching IBM i development technologies, today announced EDiT (Education for Developers in Transition), an educational grant program designed to empower unemployed RPG/DB2 developers to update their skills through an exchange of work for study. Through EDiT, System i Developer will award 12 work/study grants for the next RPG & DB2 Summit, scheduled March 23-25 at the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa in Texas. Two developers will be selected to join the SiD team as room monitors in exchange for full conference registration, and an additional 10 developers will be selected to attend a half-day Headstart Seminar of their choice on March 22.
Developers selected as room monitors will help SiD staff and conference speakers by distributing handouts, tracking session attendance, helping with registration, and providing other assistance as needed. In exchange for this help, they will receive all benefits of a Summit registration, including attendance at conference sessions, meals, handouts and evening events.
The application deadline for EDiT grants is Thursday, March 11. All work/study grant recipients will be responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses. Details on the grants, including qualification criteria and how to apply, can be found at http://www.systemideveloper.com/EDiT.html.
The RPG & DB2 Summit, created by System i Developer as a highly interactive conference experience devoted exclusively to the needs of RPG & DB2 developers, debuted in March 2007 in Las Vegas. Sponsored by three leading news organizations, IBM Systems Magazine, System iNetwork and MC Press Online, the Summit provides an educational agenda focused solely on the RPG and database skills developers need for their daily work, presented in an intimate and affordable environment.
Comprised of top experts in RPG, SQL, ILE, DB2, RSE, PHP and Web technologies, System i Developer delivers the very best RPG and DB2-focused education available. Its cornerstone conference, the RPG & DB2 Summit, provides an interactive, total immersion experience to RPG and DB2 developers who want to stay abreast of the latest advancements and learn how to apply specific RPG and DB2 techniques to keep their software applications vibrant and innovative.
As independent educators with long-standing relationships with IBM, members of the consortium also work with individual organizations to provide well-informed, unbiased advice and training on any IBM i development topic – from basic best practices to the newest, most advanced techniques.


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Perhaps you are a wine and beer fan and distilled beverages don't float your boat, what is the last incredible wine or beer you drank? What made it spectacular?
More places should have cold beer & shot glasses.
Lahaina sports bar! Lots of familiar faces and cheap drinks!!
Stoli blueberry & soda with a splash of cranberry.
Meat market! Steak House with great drinks.
Rasberry Shocktop. I like it a lot.
Attentiveness & Friendliness. I always try to make sure people have a full drink & full tummies. I genuinely care about the well being of all of our guests. Weather they are celebrating an anniversary , sport team or even having a crappy day. I try to make as good as possible, safely!
The Nitty Gritty: We are a locals sports bar that welcomes new comers and tourist alike, we like to eat drink and have fun!


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Q: Is there a way to take input using excel/csv files in Cloudsim Package? I am testing a load balancing Vm allocation policy Is there a way to take input from excel sheet/csv file and print output of the console in a text file in Cloudsim package using eclipse.
I am testing a new load balancing vm allocation policy and for the same I need to test using atleast 10,000 vm and 50,000 cloudlets having heterogeneous parameters ( wrt size, MIPS, bw etc).
I tried using for loop but my results using homogeneous parameters are not desirable.
Its not possible to manually create so many objects as it gives "The code of method main(String[]) is exceeding the 65535 bytes limit" error.


Domestic company Micromax has unveiled today its newest handset, dubbed the Canvas Knight 2. This is the successor tot he Canvas Knight which was released a year ago and has been reviewed by my colleague Nimish. The new device comes with a couple of noticeable upgrades, the most obvious one probably being the addition of the 4G LTE radio chip, which is a first for the company, if we don't take into account devices from the YU line.
The smartphone is priced at Rs. 16,299, which is quite pricey when compared to its competition, but the device is available for purchase via multiple offline retail channels, as well. The device will be available from June 10, 2015 across India.
As for its main specs, the smartphone comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop, features a 5-inch HD Amoled display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor along with 2GB of DDR3 RAM. The Canvas Knight 2 gets 16GB of inbuilt storage, but you can use a microSD card to extend it up to 32GB.
On the camera front, we find a 13-megapixel autofocus rear camera with a Sony IMX214 CMOS sensor and a Largan 5P lens along with a 5-megapixel front-facing onewith an Omnivision OV5648 sensor. Micromax says the device comes with a premium build consisting in glass and metal, but we'll have to get a feel of the device before commenting on that. But if we take into account its price, as well, then there's a chance that this could be true.
He also pointed out that the series of Canvas Fire, Unite, Nitro will also gradually move to 4G offerings. You should also know that the Canvas Knight 2 also gets a free 4G SIM and an Airtel 4G Double Data offer which doubles the 4G data amount for its owners.


Our guest today is Mike Clayton from OnlinePMCourses.com.
Mike is a business author and speaker, a facilitator, and a trusted advisor, with a background of integrating complex change in major national and multi-national organisations. He offers keynotes for events and conferences and also provides in-house and open workshops and seminars.
Mike is also the founder of OnlinePMCourses.com where he offers high-quality video-based Project Management training.
In this great interview, Mike shares his experience and advice about creating online courses in addition to some great speaking tips.


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And seasoned practitioners are debating whether a particular social media tool is in and of itself a strategy. And, while it may be an argument about semantics, it further illustrates this tension.
It's certainly exciting to see technology being used in ways that amplify and extend the impact of movement organizing. I think it's easy, however, to misread the technology as the cause of the movement rather than as simply a tool of it.
Fire, for instance, was a society-changing tool. Its revolutionary potential, however — cooking food and thus making it more digestible, nutritious, and lasting — was only realized through its strategic use.
Some people, awed by the fire, seem to confuse it with the food.
There's a tendency to collapse the strategy and the tool — to attempt to feast on the fire itself. To say, "This is what we want to accomplish, and, hey! there's a tool that does that!" — and then equate the tool with the strategy. But they're still separate thought processes and separate stages in developing a campaign.
If organizers limit themselves to seeing Twitter as a strategy in and of itself — without considering the strategy apart from the tool — they risk overlooking ways to run a more effective campaign on other platforms, or augmenting a campaign using multiple platforms.
Worse, organizers risk giving supporters feel-good activism that quenches their desire for social change without actually moving the movement closer to a concrete goal, or putting any pressure on powerholders.
The strategy always comes first, and then you figure out which tool fits. The alternative? A forest fire.
Begin with your campaign's strategy — the food you want to eat. Then determine which technologies will best cultivate the fire within your supporters to achieve the social change you seek.
Again, I ain't hatin' on Twitter, but professional communicators ought to know why they're using it and what they're trying to get out of it. Otherwise, they're just jumping on a crowded bandwagon without even knowing where it's headed. And our public discourse is shallow enough as it is.
Once this is in place, it is important to understand how the tool can or can't be use to reach that goal, what the limitations are, and how to take a "multi-channel" approach. This requires getting your hands on the tools and doing some experiments. But not wild experiments – having a objective, metrics to monitor, and a reflection process.
There is a useful section that explains the getting started steps. What's missing is a Step 0 – which is asking the question – "Is Twitter the best tool to reach your campaign strategy outcomes?" The rest of the guide is a great basic primer on getting started with Twitter.
What are some of the best examples of digital activism that use Twitter?
This entry originally appeared on Beth's Blog.Beth Kanter is CEO of Zoetica, a consultancy for nonprofits. See her profile, visit her blog, contact Beth or leave a comment.


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This Is How Much Money You'd Have If You Invested $1,000 in Netflix's IPO
There's a fortune to be earned through the stock market. Although uncommon, the best stocks can help their investors accumulate impressive wealth by rising many times in value. One of these companies is Netflix (NFLX).
Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founders, had the innovative idea to let people rent DVDs through the mail. In an era when Blockbuster Video was king, this turned out to be a genius concept.
In 1997 the company debuted and Netflix.com, their DVD rental site, launched online the next year. In 1999, Netflix started their DVD-by-mail subscription service which would become hugely popular in time.
Three years later, on May 23rd, 2002, Netflix stock began trading on the Nasdaq. Its initial public offering was originally priced at $15 per share. Netflix's share price and membership metrics spiked upwards in the following months, after shedding more than half its value. Netflix hit 1 million subscribers in 2003, a figure which rose to 5 million three years later. Along the way its stock value increased multiple times.
In 2007, Netflix allowed their subscribers the ability to stream shows and movies via the internet, an innovative move. Soon, Hastings realized that for the entertainment industry, streaming was the future, and made moves to center Netflix's operations around the technology.
Hastings made a controversial decision in 2011 by separating Netflix's streaming service and DVD business.
Subscribers weren't pleased and Hastings held off for the time being, but continued to focus on the company's streaming future. Netflix's streaming service would go on to grow rapidly and turn subscribers away from the traditional cable industry.
Having expanded into a total of 130 countries, Netflix's streaming gains accelerated in 2016. The international expansion helped boost its membership base to over a 100 million subscribers in 2017.
As of today, Netflix's streaming service operates in over 190 countries and 30 languages. Now its worldwide membership base counts with an astounding 195 million people.
Netflix has split its stock on two occasions since its IPO in 2002. In 2004 the first 2-for-1 stock split occurred. In 2015, a 7-for-1 stock split was offered. This means that if you had purchased just one share of Netflix's stock on the day of its IPO and kept it throughout the years, today you would have 14 shares.
If you'd bought $1,000 worth of shares at the time of Netflix's IPO, you would have attained roughly 66 shares. After Netflix's two stock splits, these would become 924 shares, and at the impressive current stock price of $519 per share, today the shares would have a value of over $470,000.
Not bad going for what was originally a fledgling DVD rental company.
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Home Sports Betting Basketball Betting Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers | Odds and Predictions
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers | Odds and Predictions
By Jake Flynn -
The Sixers are favored to win, according to oddsmakers, if COVID does not cause another game postponement.
Our staff predicts a score of 76ers 118, Heat 107
The game is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and will be live on TNT.
On top of having to play and compete every night, teams must also deal with the inevitable COVID protocols that have already dominated the NBA headlines. The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers will test their own depth when they get together on Thursday night. The Sixers won seven of their first eight games before COVID and injuries showed up, reducing the roster to seven healthy players. The results weren't good with consecutive losses to Brooklyn and Denver. Still, the Sixers entered the week tied for the best record in the Eastern Conference and will hope to get the game played on schedule. The Heat had Sunday's matchup with Boston postponed because they didn't have enough available players.
The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers game is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and will be live on TNT.
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Game planning for COVID is as important as scouting your next opponent. The Heat had Sunday's game with Boston postponed due to contact tracing leaving them below the minimum threshold of available players. At least for now they didn't have any more positive tests so the games will go on. Miami enters the week with a 4-4 record alternating wins and losses along the way. The Heat erupted for a season-high point total in their 128-124 win over Washington on Saturday, though they failed to cover the spread in a second straight game. They are 0-3 ATS on the road this season. The Sixers are dealing with issues of their own, both on the COVID and injury front. They lost to Denver on Saturday minus four starters, their second straight setback after opening with seven wins in eight games. Philly covered the spread, which ballooned to 13.5-points with news of the roster shakeup. The Sixers are 6-4 ATS.
The Heat will be rested and hopefully cleared to play when they take on the Sixers. Thursday's game will be the second of a back-to-back set in Philly with the teams hooking up for the first time this season on Tuesday. It's the first of four straight back-to-backs against the same team at the same venue with the Heat taking on Detroit, Toronto and Brooklyn to the end of the month. And Miami will be looking to put some kind of run together after alternating wins and losses to start the year. They've been missing the consistency that got them to the NBA Finals last season.
The whole fiasco started when Avery Bradley was ruled out of Sunday's game taking a number of teammates with him due to contact tracing protocols. Enough players would have missed the game dropping Miami below the required minimum. If they do play, the Heat will be shorthanded with Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic among the players entering the protocol and unavailable.
This is the new normal, and unfortunately we still don't know exactly what that is. The Sixers had their own COVID and injury issues to deal with leaving them shorthanded for a matchup with Denver. Their starters consisted of backups Dakota Mathias, Dwight Howard, Tyrese Maxey and Isaiah Joe along with regular Danny Green. Not a lineup that's going to strike fear into any opponent. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid were out due to injury with Tobias Harris and Seth Curry out for COVID reasons.
The situation is fluid and most COVID related cases are handled individually, meaning some players may return sooner than others. I guess it could be considered good news that injuries to Simmons and Embiid aren't serious and as long as they stay clear of the virus and anyone who has tested positive, they should be back in the lineup sooner rather than later. We always hear about the next man up mentality and Maxey delivered against the Nuggets with 39 points on 18 of 33 shooting in 44 minutes. One someone goes down there's another player ready to step up.
76ers' Embiid Returns
Embiid is likely to return after dealing with back soreness. And taking on the Heat without Adebayo leaves him free to take over the paint. Embiid is having another strong season averaging 24.6 points and 11.8 rebounds, and with freedom to roam those numbers should be even better on Thursday.
Heat vs 76ers Predictions
Our Prediction: 76ers 118 – Heat 107
COVID adds another level of intrigue when betting on the NBA. It would be wise to wait as long as possible before throwing down on this game since rosters can change in a snap. But as long as Embiid and Simmons don't have any virus issues, they'll give Philly a nice advantage in this contest.
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How Halston Transformed The Business Of Fashion
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By Agnes Erickson/Dec. 1, 2021 8:59 am EST
For many, what they dress in every day is a form of artistic expression. For others, fashion is a necessity, and, for the remaining, it's a nuisance. No matter what you're feelings are behind the clothes and accessories you wear, it's safe to say that everyone can agree that fashion is a business. A very big one, in fact.
Per Fashion United, the value of the global fashion industry is valued at a whopping $3 trillion. There are many designers in this industry, some of whom have carved out a place for themselves in history, while others have been more fleeting. Although not all designers will be equally successful, they are all contributing to the global business of fashion.
The now-iconic designer in current focus is Roy Halston Frowick, who is commonly referred to as simply Halston. The American fashion designer was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1932, and started his career in fashion by making hats. However, he soon switched his focus to high-end women's clothes. Halston's dresses in particular ended up being synonymous with the age of disco and became the core of his brand that catered to jet-setters (via Biography).
Halston understood the importance influencers
Roy Halston Frowick became a big name in fashion during the 1970s, and his glittery high-end ensembles were being photographed on all the right people. Nowadays, a celebrity being the face of a fashion campaign fits as well as coffee with a biscotti. It's a win-win situation for both the celebrity and the brand. Although being an influencer wasn't an official job title back in Halston's heyday, the famed designer understood the importance of the role before it even had a name.
According to The Editorialist, the Halstonettes were a group of models who worked closely with the fashion designer and often attended important social events by his side. These women wore the Halston brand everywhere and became the embodiment of American fashion. In addition to the Halstonettes, famous women including Liza Minnelli, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jackie Kennedy were all spotted wearing Halston designs, which he himself admitted to helping the brand. "I've always had a big known clientele on all different levels. And that always helps the business," Halston once stated (via YouTube).
Haltson eventually sold his fashion brand
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Roy Halston Frowick was one of the first designers to catch onto the success of influencer marketing. In addition, he was also one of the first designers to sell his brand to a larger business corporation in exchange for financial backing. Halston did just this when he sold his namesake brand to businessman Norman Simon. However, Halston still remained with full creative control to design and expand his brand, The Editorialist reported.
In 1984, due to erratic behavior and endless business disagreements, Halston was eventually ousted from the company.
According to Biography, Halston sadly passed away in 1990, but thankfully, it appears that he lived his life doing exactly what he wanted to do. "I always wanted to change everything in clothing. To make it a little more simple. To make it a little more American. A little more contemporary and always a point of difference," he said during an interview before his death, adding, "And that is the only way a designer becomes important" (per YouTube).


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THE Minister for Communications, Helen Coonan, will spend the next few weeks considering submissions from media companies and special interest groups on the Government's proposed media reforms.
Industry players were expected to put their views in writing by today on proposed reforms, which include a relaxation of cross- and foreign media ownership rules, the release of digital spectrum that could support up to 30 new channels and the conversion to digital television by 2012.
A spokeswoman for Senator Coonan said she would take a couple of weeks to consider the submissions before releasing them publicly. Some companies might request that their submissions be kept confidential. While the deadline was set for today, companies would be given a "week's leeway" to get their submissions in, the spokeswoman said.
The industry's biggest players, News Corp and Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd, have been tight-lipped about their response to the media reform package. PBL, News Corp and Ten Network have argued against multi-channelling for free-to-air networks and the Government has proposed keeping the ban in place until the switch to digital between 2010 and 2012. But rival Seven is in favour of multi-channelling.
John Fairfax Holdings chief executive David Kirk said earlier this month the newspaper company would be interested in the new digital spectrum, which could allow companies to offer pay TV and mobile video services or provide content for specialist channels.
But Mr Kirk warned the Government not to set restrictive rules for the new services. He also said there should not be any "backdoor regulation of video services and content on broadband".
APN News & Media chief executive Brendan Hopkins said this month that he supported the Government's reforms but argued for changes to cross- and foreign media ownership rules to happen "sooner rather than later".
Rural Press is disappointed with the Government's plan and its diversity test, which prevents mergers that cut the number of media groups to less than five in mainland state capitals, and less than four in all other areas.


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Two Birds In One Ark
By Answersfromthebook
"And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made: And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth. Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground;" (Genesis 8:6-8)
After the rains had stopped, Noah sent two birds out of the Ark in order to see how much of the flood waters remained on the face of the Earth. He sent a raven and a dove. The response to what they found is very different between the two.
We are told that the raven went to and fro until the waters were abated (Genesis 8:7). But the dove, we see, returned to the Ark – finding no rest for the sole of her foot (v. 9). How is it that one was able to find rest and comfort in a world under judgment while the other could find no peace away from the Ark?
"Of all clean birds ye shall eat. But these are they which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage…and every raven after its kind." (Deuteronomy 14:11,12,14 emphasis added)
"And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two [turtledoves], or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean." (Leviticus 12:8)
The raven is an unclean bird while the dove is a clean bird. The raven is a scavenger who feeds off of anything it finds while the dove is more selective in its diet. The raven went out into a world filled with the dead and rotting flesh which had perished in the Flood and made a feast of what it found. The dove, however, could find no solace or comfort in a world under judgment. The raven was pleased to stay as far away from the Ark as she could, feeding on the things of this world; the dove rejected the dead things of this world and could only find joy in the safety of the Ark.
The reality is that the two birds are not an illustration of the unbeliever compared with the believer. Both birds were in the Ark which, as we considered before, is a picture of Christ. No, the two birds symbolize the believer's old nature and the new – which both dwell within us. When we came to Christ, we received a new nature that can only find peace and joy in the things of God: the "dove", if you please. But we still have the old "raven" nature dwelling within us even though we live now in the safety of the "Ark."
We retain within us the old nature even after we come to faith in Christ, a nature that desires to continue to feast on the dead things of this world and "eat" anything that it can find. It is contented to gorge itself on dead and rotting things of the flesh. But now we have the ability to walk after the Spirit of God, and we are instructed to do so (Galatians 5:16). We have a "dove" nature that seeks to follow the Dove that is the Holy Spirit and can find no rest for the sole of its foot apart from Him. As did the dove which Noah sent forth, our "dove" nature beholds a world full of death and judgment and finds nothing to be desired in it. This nature can only find a place of rest and comfort within the "Ark" that is the Lord Jesus Christ.
To Jesus Christ goes all glory. In service to Him,
[This post was originally published October 28, 2009]
**All Scripture quotations in this post are taken from the King James Version (KJV) Bible
[If you do not know the Lord Jesus Christ or you are not certain where you are headed when this life ends, I invite you to read the article "Am I Going To Heaven?"]
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Do We Need A Men's Movement To Create True Equality?
Who wants to join us in changing the dialogue and mindset? I'm in.
Tonight kicked off this year's Women Entrepreneurs Festival in New York City with a keynote address by Anne-Marie Slaughter, President and CEO of the New America Foundation. Slaughter, who has enjoyed an illustrious career wearing a multitude of hats and who gained national recognition with her essay in The Atlantic, Why Women Still Can't Have It All, made an observation tonight in her address to 250 women entrepreneurs that has inspired me to begin thinking differently about the way I raise my sons and the environment I create for the men who work for our company, APPCityLife.
I have spent the past five years swimming upstream in a very male-dominated industry. I've attended conferences as a presenter where I was the only woman on the stage. I've worked tirelessly to raise investment, all the while knowing that much less than 10% of investment capital is funneled to women-founded companies. I have lived, breathed, and spoken openly about the disadvantages facing women entrepreneurs, especially those in tech.
And in the midst of it all, it never occurred to me that I could be creating barriers and challenges for my own sons. Slaughter is right. I cannot count the number of times I've made the comment to my sons, "If you like doing that, you should think about a career in (fill in the blank), because salaries are high and would allow your future wife to stay home with your kids if she wants to." I have been indoctrinating them from the get-go that they will be the breadwinner and that their wife will have the choice of whether she wants to stay home full time or work. Never in those conversations did I suggest – or even think – that my sons would want or should have the option to be the one to stay home, that it was just as reasonable to think that one of my son's wives might be the one who wanted to work and build a career while my son might want to raise the kids.
It has inspired me to begin a journey of introspection to where else my biases towards men may be causing me to make assumptions that are limiting the options open to the men in our company.
I agree with Slaughter – the only way to achieve true equality and balance is to begin a Men's Movement – to speak up and change our own thinking to make sure we are being just as supportive, just as open, just as vocal about creating a positive, supportive environment where men are accepted and supported for their choices just as we've fought so hard to make possible for women.


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Segons el sociòleg francés Gaston Berger, la prospectiva és la disciplina que estudia el futur per comprendre'l i poder influir-hi. Tot i que es fa servir per designar genèricament els estudis de futur a l'Europa continental i Hispanoamèrica, per poder parlar amb propietat de prospectiva cal que es compleixin tota una sèrie de requisits: la cientificitat, és a dir, el desig d'operar segons els principis del mètode científic de reproductibilitat i falsabilitat; la transversalitat, o la necessitat d'acarar la recerca de l'esdevenidor des d'una perspectiva multidisciplinària; la normativitat, o el convenciment que l'estudi sobre el demà ha de servir per dirigir l'acció en el present sobre la base d'una major responsabilitat vers el futur; l'abast, en prospectiva es treballa a mitjà o llarg termini; i la multiplicitat, que implica treballar per presentar el futur en forma d'opcions alternatives que facin rellevant l'elecció humana.

Cal també evitar l'error de confondre el futur amb l'objecte de la prospectiva; ja que, de fet, en prospectiva s'estudia el que pot passar en el futur, no el futur en si mateix. Per tant, l'esdevenidor és l'àmbit de treball, mai l'objecte de la prospectiva.

Hi ha altres denominacions en altres parts del món; així, en l'àmbit anglosaxó la denominació genèrica és "Future Studies" i, tot i que normalment es tradueix per prospectiva, no té el caràcter marcadament normatiu que se li atribueix. Darrerament, també ha sorgit un nou concepte: "foresight", que ha fet fortuna al Regne Unit i en l'àmbit de la Unió Europea, tot i que no és clar quina especificitat presenta respecte de la prospectiva o els future studies.

Un exemple de la prospectiva, concretament aplicada a la història, és la teoria anomenada "la matemàtica de la història" d'Alexandre Deulofeu.

Autors destacats
Alguns autors han destacat com a futuristes o pensadors reconeguts de prospectiva:
 Daniel Bell
 Nick Bostrom
 Alexandre Deulofeu
 Hugo de Garis
 Herman Kahn
 Nikolai Kondràtiev
 Stephen Hawking
 Ray Kurzweil
 Karl Marx
 Alvin Toffler
 Kim Stanley Robinson

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Entre els principals centres de referència en el tema de la prospectiva i els estudis de futur destacar:
  World Futures Studies Federation
  World Futures Society
  Futuribles Internacional

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Nonaesthetic Issues in the Philosophy of Art Art as a Social Realm
Author: Cebik, L. B.
This study sets up a controversial position by arguing for a philosophy of art that is independent of aesthetic theory in any form. It reformulates the idea of art-world into the concept of a social realm, a philosophical structuring of the dimensions of significant subdivisions of our overall society. From this perspective it is possible to separate aesthetic from nonaesthetic elements of many issues (e.g., art forgery), to circumscribe the dimensions of certain social conflicts about art (e.g., whether it can be pornographic), to understand modern conflicts between artistic genius and social and moral standards, and to probe other arenas within the realm of art.
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