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Q: what is wrong with toDateString Following is a script+HTML that tells the user his last visit to page.

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
<title>Cookie</title>

<form>
Enter your name  <input type="text" id="name_field" />

</form>

The statement that sets the cookie in the above script is : document.cookie = "lastVisit=" + last.toDateString() + ";path=/;expires=" + now.toGMTString(); . If in this i replace now.toGMTString() with now.toDateString() the expire time in the browser is "Expires when i close my browser" . Why is that ?
It is ok with toGMTString . The expire date is in march 2012 as expected.

A: If you try them both in the console, you will see that they don't give the same resulting string at all:
(new Date()).toGMTString();
"Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:33:01 GMT"

(new Date()).toDateString();
"Fri Sep 23 2011"

When you set a cookie you have to specify the time using GMT format, if you don't your browser fail to recognize the expiry time and consider that none was specified. When no expiry date is specified, cookie are created as "session cookie", which expires once the session end (eg you close your browser).
So when you use toDateString(), it is an invalid expiry format, your browser discards it and use its default value of creating a session cookie.

A: This is due to the format that is output from toDateString() which is not valid for specifying the expiry date for a cookie.
* toDateString() - Fri Sep 23 2011
* toGMTString() - Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:31:24 GMT
Due to the date string not being recognised the cookie will use default behaviour and expire at the end of the session.

A: toDateString does not produce a valid date- there is no time zone, and no time data included.
toGMT string returns an unambiguous time.
I always wished for an integer time stamp, but a javascript timestamp is milliseconds-a thousand times bigger  than the 'unix' seconds format.
There is always max-age.


The Christmas Market will take place in the Market Street area of Ashton (behind Ashton Market Hall) over the first three weekends of December (2-4 Dec, 9-11 Dec and 16-18 Dec) opening Friday and Saturday 11am–9pm and Sunday 10am–4pm.
It will offer a selection of free rides and craft activities over the three weekends including donkey rides, a ferris wheel, swing boats, land train, a carousel and gingerbread man and bauble decorating – all of it free for everyone!
There will also be over 20 traditional cabin stalls selling handmade crafts and gifts as well as delicious festive food and drinks including mulled wine, craft ales, hog roast, waffles and crepes and other winter warmers.
Santa's Grotto will be another highlight – with all proceeds going to the Mayor's Charity supporting a number of local good causes.
While street entertainers, reindeer, elves and other favourite characters will be welcoming visitors to the market and Ashton town centre – so don't forget to bring your camera!
For tired legs and those wishing to relax, there will be a covered refreshments and seating area where shoppers and diners can enjoy music and dance performances while little ones get stuck into the free Christmas crafts.
Tameside Council Executive Deputy leader Cllr John Taylor, who is responsible for Markets, said: "The Christmas market will complement the many vibrant shops and market stalls already on offer, helping to promote Tameside, support traders and boost business. This year we have gone for a really traditional, family feel with lots of free fun as well as festive shopping – there'll be something for everyone and it will be a great opportunity to enjoy the lovely atmosphere of a Christmas market without facing huge costs or even bigger crowds. Get it in your diary now!


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I Want to Play a Game: All 81 'Saw' Kills Ranked
Posted on Friday, October 27th, 2017 by Matt Donato
Saw and Halloween – name a more iconic October duo from the last decade (seriously, not just memeing here). Every Fall, for a span of seven films in as many years, John Kramer/Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) – or one of his minions/impersonators – erected a maze of "torture porn" death traps for "chosen" characters to navigate. Carcasses were scorched, heads were pulverized like rotten fruit, and insides were spilled at a frightening turnover rate. Saw 3D was intended to end the franchise, but studio execs eventually realized how much money was left up for grabs.
Zip ahead to 2017 and we have the appropriately titled Jigsaw, Lionsgate's reboot of James Wan's infamous slaughterhouse-games franchise. Once again, audiences could rely on Halloween's October release window for one screamingly macabre "test" designed to maim, massacre and murder with redemptive intent. When I heard the news myself, a flash of Jigsaw's bodycount projected before my eyes and I knew – as an online film journalist with absolutely zero dignity left – what had to be done. SOMEONE MUST RANK ALL THE SAW DEATH SEQUENCES.
Unfortunately, Jigsaw is not screening for press so this article just focuses on Saw through Saw 3D. In any case, let's get to the gory details. How does your favorite "trap" or death rank on this punishing playlist of the damned?
This Week in DVD & Blu-ray: Surrogates, Whip It, Saw VI, This Is It, and More
Posted on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by Adam Quigley
This Week in DVD & Blu-ray is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD and Blu-ray releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy and Fry's.
It's bad, no question. But bad doesn't necessarily mean unwatchable. At a scant 88 minutes, Surrogates doesn't linger on a single idea long enough to be boring. Swap out "boring" with "interesting", and the same point stands. There was undeniably potential here for a vastly better film, one which more creatively explores this world and more thoughtfully examines the many questions that Surrogates only touches on before rushing to hit the next derivative action movie beat. If you're willing to accept that the movie isn't going to do that, it should suffice as cheesily enjoyable formula trash. Hopefully you liked I, Robot, because it's pretty much the same movie.
Available on Blu-ray? Yes.
Notable Extras: DVD – A commentary with director Jonathan Mostow. Blu-ray – Includes everything on the DVD, as well as 2 featurettes ("A More Perfect You: The Science of Surrogates", "Breaking the Frame: A Graphic Novel Comes to Life"), and 4 deleted scenes.
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Saw VI Director to Helm Paranormal Activity 2
Posted on Monday, January 18th, 2010 by Russ Fischer
With Paranormal Activity, the comparisons to The Blair Witch Project films just keep on coming. Like Blair Witch, 2009's Little Film That Could was made on a shoestring budget and cleverly marketed into mega-success. Now, Paramount has hired a writer and director for the film currently called Paranormal Activity 2. Just as when Artisan made the Blair Witch sequel, the studio is keeping original Paranormal creators Jason Blum and Oren Peli on the payroll as producers, but is giving the reigns to different talent. In this case, said talent happens to be screenwriter Michael R. Perry and director Kevin Greutert, the latter of which you may recall directed the most recent Saw film. Read More »
/Filmcast Ep. 74 – A Serious Man (GUEST: Richard Kelly, Director of The Box, Southland Tales, and Donnie Darko)
Posted on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 by Slashfilmcast
This week, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley assess the state of Avatar's marketing, discuss their thoughts on the Men in Black series, and lament the imminent death of Miramax. Writer/director Richard Kelly joins us for this episode. Richard Kelly's newest film, The Box, is out in theaters on Friday, November 6th.
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Saw Series Dethroned At Box Office, Paramount Now Considering Paranormal Activity 2
Posted on Sunday, October 25th, 2009 by Hunter Stephenson
Update: In our box office report below, we mentioned the lack of official sequel plans for Paranormal Activity. Well, Paramount has now released a statement from Chairman Brad Grey via LAT: "We have the rights on a worldwide basis to do Paranormal 2 and we're looking to see if that makes some sense." The word 'some' has possibly never been needed less in a sentence. Paranormal Activity's boffo, record-setting box office is discussed below. We'll update on the sequel when and if more details come in. In the meantime, what direction should a sequel take?
It had to happen later than sooner: this weekend Lionsgate's Saw franchise took a significant tumble with Saw VI opening to a mere $14.8 million from 3,000 theaters, the lowest opening since 2004's Saw ($18.2m). The prognosis for the grisly torture series might be gloomier if not for its showdown with Paranormal Activity, the year's biggest movie phenomenon (no small feat), which haunted the top spot after months of escalating buzz with $22 million. That means it's up two millie over last weekend, while still playing in less than 2,000 theaters. Not only are number-crunchers getting wet over the idea that this indie pick-up from Paramount, budgeted at $13,000 (yeah, thousand), might gross $100 million domestic, but it's on track to become the most profitable release in the mountainous studio's history. Word from the clown is: Executives are filming themselves asleep with permagrins, splayed out on beds covered in dollars gold bars.
Rumor: Tobe Hooper Might Direct Twisted's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Remake/Sequel?
Posted on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 by Hunter Stephenson
As it stands, this is a rumor at best and, more accurately, an informed online endorsement that could easily pick up steam amongst horror fans and online. Either way, it's the weekend and the thought of Tobe Hooper, creator of Leatherface and director of 1974's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and its huggable '86 sequel, once again revving up the genre's best 'saw hadn't crossed my mind. It should have. According to Shock's Ryan Rotten, while attending a party for Saw IV, he saw Hooper hanging with TCM2's Bill Moseley and, more importantly, the team at Twisted Pictures. Dots connected, and Rotten has fully thrown his support behind Hooper's possible involvement.
I know, oohlala. But as we reported (and as Russ understandably bemoaned), Twisted Pictures purchased the franchise's rights from the metallic douches at Platinum Dunes. Twisted's first installment, vaguely said to be a contemporary take and possibly a true third sequel ignoring Dunes' entries, is already in development, with a screenplay by Stephen Susco (The Grudge). Moreover, it seems that Hooper's new management, Evolution, shares L.A. offices with Twisted, and also reps Susco. So, why would Hooper directing be a good idea for the franchise, and business-wise, is it a smart one, since Hooper hasn't directed a hit flick in a long time? We chime in after the jump. Let us know what you think…
New Posters: A Christmas Carol, Saw VI, Men Who Stare At Goats
Posted on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta
A batch of new posters have hit the interwebs today, including a final one-sheet for Robert Zemeckis' A Christmas Carol, the Lionsgate horror sequel SAW VI and the book adaptation Men Who Stare at Goats starring George Clooney. Preview the posters after the jump.
SAW V and VI Details Revealed
Posted on Thursday, May 15th, 2008 by Peter Sciretta
Lionsgate has revealed new details about the future of the SAW franchise. The fifth installment, follows Hoffman (Costas Mandylor), who has been carrying Jigsaw's (Tobin Bell) legacy, goes on a man hunt after the secret is threatened.
"People escape one trap, just to get caught in another; it's closer in feel to the original SAW as thematically it's about teamwork. I am far and away convinced that these are the best traps we have ever had," Producer Marc Berg told Bloody-Disgusting. "This film is far less confusing and more linear, and there are TWO great twists. Just when you thought you figured it out, we twist again."
The film features six different traps and they shot three different endings, which will be included on the eventual DVD release. The full supporting announce was also announced, and includes: Scott Patterson, Betsy Russell, Mark Rolston, Carlo Rota, Julie Benz, Greg Bryk, Laura Gordon and Meagan Good. David Hackl directed the fifth film but will not be returning for the sixth installment after all. I wonder if the studio replaced him or if this was his own choice. SAW series editor Kevin Greutert will be making his feature directorial debut on Saw VI. Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton are back to pen the screenplay.
Also announced is a SAW video game which was written by franchise creators Leigh Whannell and James Wan, featuring all of the original cast members, and will take place in the timeline of the original film. Saw V is scheduled to hit theaters on October 24th, 2008.
sources: Bloody-disgusting, ComingSoon
SAW 5 in 2008
Posted on Wednesday, December 5th, 2007 by Peter Sciretta
A couple months ago it was revealed that SAW series production designer David Hackl had been hired to direct not one but two SAW sequels, possibly even back-to-back. Rumor had it that Lionsgate wanted to, for the first time in four years, take a year off from the SAW series. But I'm happy to report that is not true.
"If it's Halloween, it must be Saw!"
Lionsgate is eyeing October 24th 2008 for the release of SAW V. SAW VI has also been marked on the calendar for October 30th, 2009. Let the games begin (again)!
SAW V and SAW VI Being Shot Back-To-Back?
Posted on Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 by Peter Sciretta
It's pretty much a given: "If it's Halloween, It's SAW." We've previously told you that SAW 5 is ready to go. Production designer-turned-director David Hackl is working closely with Saw IV scribes Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton on the next chapter, with a first draft due by the end of the month. Talk about fast tracking.
And now BloodyDiscusting has heard (read: unconfirmed) that Lionsgate hopes to shoot SAW V and SAW VI back-to-back, with Hackl and crew signed on to both. It looks to me like Lionsgate wants get two in the can before the potential upcoming strike. Plus it seems to me that shooting back-to-back could help costs considerably. But it is a risk, what if SAW V isn't as profitable as the previous films in the franchise? It seems like a good bet to take:
SAW was made for $1.2 million and mad $103 million worldwide
SAW II was made for $4 million and made $147 million worldwide
SAW III was made for $10 million and made $164 million worldwide
Sure, P&A and exhibitor costs aren't accounted for, but neither is home video/DVD sales, which is also likely $150+ million. A $12 million Saw film would probably have to make less than $25 million at the box office to be a loss. And the escalating box office receipts, what is the chances of that happening?

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* I was struggling with knowing which branch to merge, whether to merge feature into master or master into feature.

### What concepts were clarified during the GPS?
* Always pull from master before making new changes so that you have the latest updated source code -- this is something I have to remember and practice.

### What questions did you ask your pair and the guide?
* I asked about best practices for commit messages (how specific should it be) and the difference between merging from master to feature branch and vice versa.

### What still confuses you about Git?
* I would like to learn how to navigate the different commit save points and revert back to old revisions.

### How was your first experience of pairing in a GPS?
* It was great despite not having a partner. Laura went at a good, fast pace. She also introduced me to a new command `git push -u origin <newbranch>`, which points the remote to the newbranch.

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Campsite Waterman Beach Village is located on the island of Brač, near the village of Supetar which is connected by ferry with the city of Split. It offers accommodation for campers with tents and caravans on camping units equipped with electricity connection. There's also the possibility to rent fully equipped mobile homes. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool with sunbathing area and deck chairs close to which there is a bar where guests can relax and enjoy a refreshing drink.
The restaurant offers specialties of the island's cuisine and it has a view on the sea. Mobile homes are located near the pebble beach, and for those who want to have fun there's a game park with mini golf, table tennis or chess, located at the entrance of the campsite. A grocery store is 150 m away from the campsite.
For those who prefer to visit cultural and historical monuments, there is the city of Split. The highest peak of the island of Brač, Vidova Gora, which is also the highest insular peak on the entire Adriatic, awaits for all lovers of active holiday. The famous pebble beach of Zlatni Rat is located in nearby Bol.


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E V E N T S:
Coming Up in the UK
Andrew J Horton
Details of selected Central and East European cultural events in the UK over the next few weeks, a Central European cultural detente, women playwrights in translation, a Polish composer remembers Poland's most famous film director, funny money at the Slovak Embassy and films shot in Yugoslavia as the NATO bombs rained down.
Information about the autumn season of cultural events is slowly trickling in as all the press offices get back from their holidays. Watch this space for details of more events as they come in.
In this week's Coming Up section we have:
Leeds International Film Festival
Janacek: A Tale of Three Cities
Literature Events
Czecho-Slovak Events
Czech Events
Hungarian Events
Polish Events
Romanian Events
Slovak Events
Yugoslav Events
Click on the appropiate heading or just scroll down to browse.
13th Leeds International Film Festival
Plenty of Central European film scheduled for this festival, which takes place from 7 to 23 October 1999. Amongst the features will be a whole host of Czech and Polish films, including a retrospective of the Polish film-maker Jerzy Skolimowski, classics by Milos Forman and the 1947 Czech animated film which has inspired generations of Czech and international animators since. There will also be an interview with the composer Zbigniew Priesner, renowned for his music for the films of Krzysztof Kieslowski, combined with a screening of Three Colours: Red. At a seperate event there will be a screening of Kieslowski's rarely seen early-1980s classic Blind Chance.
Amongst the contemporary films on show there will be some of the more popular of Czech films of the last year, including Cosy Dens, In the Rye, The Past and Agatha. Click on the titles to see Kinoeye reviews of these films.
Check out their website or e-mail them to request a brochure. More information will be posted here as it comes in.
A Tale of Three Cities:
Janacek's Brno between Prague and Vienna
An international conference on the Czech composer, Leos Janacek, taking place at Senate House, University of London, 22-24 October 1999. For further details contact:
Matthew Lane
Department of Music, Royal Holloway, University of London,
Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UK
Phone: +44-1784-443361 (with answering machine) Fax: +44-1784-439441
A series of unconnected events which coincide with the launch of new translations of Central European literature into English.
22 October 1999,
POSK, 238-246 King Street, London W6 0RF
Eastern Promise is billed as the first ever collection of Central European plays in English-language translation by women. To celebrate the publication of this book, the Polish and Belorussian embassies are working together on a joint event featuring readings from The Umbilical Cord by Krystyna Kofta and The Chosen One by Elena Popova.
The book itself is edited by Sian Evans and Cheryl Robinson and published by Aurora Metro. Price: GBP 11.99. ISBN 0-9515877-9-X.
Central Europe is Back!
21 October 1998, 7.30pm
Cinema 3, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Timothy Garton Ash will discuss the re-emergence of Central Europe as a cultural and literary reality in relation to the latest titles from the Central European Classics series, which he edits. This is part of a series of events in the UK to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall which will see translations of recent works from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Austria and Bosnia promoted at bookshops around the country.
The Cheltenham Literature Festival
Various times and locations
Brochure: 01242 237377
Booking: 01242 227979
Among the Central European contingent this year will be war correspondent extraordinaire Misha Glenny plugging his latest book, a timely history of the Balkans, Ivan Klima talking about his new collection of short stories and Vitali Vitaliev discussing his "travel-writing of the soul".
The split of Czechoslovakia in 1993 led in the first place to a split in cultural programmes abroad, symptomatic of greater rifts between the two countries. But now, the two embassies in London, which are in fact located in the same building, are now co-operating on promoting Czech and Slovak culture. Here are a few events which have resulted from the detente.
7 September - November (Special events only)
The Czech and Slovak Embassies, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY
In the spirit of open government, the Czech and Slovak embassies have turned their shared patch of garden into a sculture gallery which will be available for view to those attending concerts and other special events which take place at shared embassy building. The large-scale works span from the 1960s up to the present day and artists represented include Stanislav Kolibal (whose watercolours are also on display), Petr Lysacek, Petr Pisarik, Jiri Cernicky, Jiri David, Frantisek Matousek, Petra Ondreickova-Novakova and Lukas Rittstein.
If you prefer to just see the works without having to attend another event, then you'll have to turn up between 12 and 6pm on Saturday 11 September. Arriving at 3pm will enable you to join the curator's tour.
Slovak and Czech Film Days
Various locations, Soho, London
A season of classic films from the Czechoslovak era, many of which have not been shown in Britian for over a decade. Histories of Czechoslovak film tend to be biased to the Czech side, and this short season aims to rectify this be concentrating on Slovak classics. The times and locations of the films will be confirmed in the coming weeks and announced on the FilmWorld website. All the films listed below are Slovak unless otherwise stated.
Little Birds, Orphans and Fools(Juraj Jakubisko), 1969
See You In Hell, Fellows! (Juraj Jakubisko)
I am Sitting on the Branch and I am Fine (Juraj Jakubisko), 1989
Click here for Kinoeye's review of the above film.
Millennial Bee(Juraj Jakubisko), 1983
Sun in a Net (Stefan Uher), 1962
The Sixth Sentence (Stefan Uher)
She Kept Asking For the Moon, 1983 (Stefan Uher), 1983
Wild Lilies (Elo Havetta), 1972
I Love, You Love (Dusan Hanak), 1980
Pictures of the Ancient World (Dusan Hanak), 1972
Tinted Dreams (Dusan Hanak), 1976
Click here for Kinoeye's overview of Dusan Hanak's career br>Signum Laudis (Martin Holly), 1980
Highwayman Jurko (Viktor Kubal), 1976
Lea (Ivan Fila), 1997, Czech Republic
Short and Documentary Films:
Film School, Zlin, Czech Republic
Prachsi (Cyril Podolsky), 1999, 5 min.
The Pilgrimage (Veronika Bakosova), 1999, 3 min
Defector (Vaclav Kadrnka), 1998, 9 min
Water Closet (Michael Carrington), 1996, 5 min
In the Forest (Lenka Minarikova), 1996, 5 min
43rd London Film Festival
The London Film Festival is one of the biggest film festivals in the world. This is your chance to catch up with what are the biggest sellers around the world. Despite its emphasis on successful films, London does manage to slip in a few interesting items: Moloch, the latest film from Alexandr Sokurov, the disciple of Tarkovsky who has attracted the admiration of Martin Scorsese and Nick Cave, is one that will be a must-see on most people's lists. Another such film will be Fred Kelemen's Nightfall, probably appealing to a similar crowd. For a Kinoeye review of his first film click here.
For those who prefer their films a little less experimental, Marigolds in Flower by Sergei Sniezhkin is an excellent Chekovian drama set in the post-perestroika age. Click here for a Kinoeye reveiw.
The Czechs always seem to do rather well out of London, and this time they have three feature films showing (compared to none for Hungary). This year they have three feature films showing. The Jan Hrebejk's hit film Cosy Dens (which was awarded at Karlovy Vary), Roman Vavra's debut In the Rye and Sasa Gedeon's treatment of Dostoevsky, The Return of the Idiot. Click on the titles for their respective reviews.
See the Leeds Film Festival and the London Film Festival entries for more information.
Ivan Klima in Conversation
Klima will be in the UK to promote his latest book, a collection of short stories entitled Lovers for a Day. The collection draws on previously untranslated stories by Klima, including works from the 1960s, when he was an exiled dissident, and his most recent stories. Catch him at:
Cheltenham Festival of Literature br>
19 October 1999, 7pm
Swiss Cottage Central Library, 88 Avenue Road, London NH3 3HA
�And More Czech Culture in the UK
The Czech Cultural Centre in London has just gone electronic! Look here if you want to see a full calendar of Czech related events in London.
The Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts - MA fine arts students exhibition
until 13 October 1999, 10am - 8pm
The London Institute, 65 Davies St, London, W1Y 2DA
Tel: 0171 514 6127 or e-mail.
The coming month will a good one for new Hungarian cinema in London, with a number of showings of films screened at this year's Hungarian Film Week (which was covered by Kinoeye). Two of the films listed below are British premieres and all will be introduced by Dr Sandor Striker of the Hungarian Cultural Centre. The films are representative of the broad spectrum of current Hungarian cinema, with films ranging from a light comedy romance (You or Me), through to a hard-hitting and intelligent potrayal of the violence in modern Hungarian society (Homecoming) - the latter of which carries a strong Kinoeye recommendation.
You or Me (aka Pirates) by Tamas Sas (Click here for the Kinoeye review)
11 Ocotber 1999, 4pm
Raindance Film Festival, Metro Cinema, 11 Rupert Street, London W1
Simon Magus by Ildiko Enyedi (Click here for the Kinoeye review)
Homecoming by Ferenc Grunwalsky (Click here for the Kinoeye review)
Hungarian Film Club, Hungarian Trade Commission, 46 Eaton Place,
London SW1
Admission free, but booking necessary
Hungarian Culture in the UK
Check out the website of the Hungarian Cultural Centre in London. As well as listing events of international importance, the site also carries details of their support network for Hungarian au pairs working in the UK and Catholic mass in Hungarian.
Look here if you want to see a full calendar of Hungarian events in the UK.
Metro Cinema, 11 Rupert Street, London W1
Jan Hryniak's award-winning debut shown as part of the Raindance Film Festival of new independent film making. Click here for more information.
Polish Culture in the UK
Check out the website of the Polish Cultural Institute in London.
Look here if you want to see a full calendar of Polish events in the UK.
Lipatti Remembered
St Cyprian's Church, Glentworth St, London NW1
The virtuouso Romanian pianist and composer remembered in this concert, which includes the UK premiere of his forgotten masterpiece, his Fantasie for solo piano of 1940, which was played once and then left aside for five decades.
Romanian Culture in the UK
There is the website of the Romanian Cultural Centre based in London. Click here if you want to see a their diary page.
If you are a Romanian academic or student working in the UK or have links to Romanian studies you might be interested Romanul's site. It aims to give wider support to educational, scientific and cultural issues and has pages devoted to the Romanian community's acitivities in the UK. Click here to have a look.
If you haven't already done so check out the Czecho-Slovak events which offer the opportunity to see some rarely seen Slovak cinematic classics
29 September - 31 October 1999, 11am - 4pm
Embassy of the Slovak Republic, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens,
London W8 4QY
The Slovak Union of Cartoonists teaming up with the British Cartoonists' Association to present an exhibition at the Slovak Embassy. Admission free.
Yugoslav Film at Raindance
Raindance Film Festival
Last year's festival attracted so much interest that it has been expanded this year. Particularly welcome is the fact that the percentage of European films is significantly up on previous years. Notable amongst those films on show are a total of 9 from Yugoslavia. The selection is interesting not only because of the recent international success of Yugoslav film-makers (Kusturica, who is not represented here, being the obvious example): the recent events in the Balkans have given Yugoslav directors plenty of material to play with, and several of the films on show were actually shot during the NATO bombing campaign.
The feature films will be:
The Dagger by Miroslav Lekic
The Hornet by Gorcin Stojanovic
In the Name of the Father and God by Bozidar Bota Nikolic
The Powder Keg by Goran Paskaljevic
Rage by Boban Skerlic
Three Palms for Two Punks and a Babe by Radivoje Andric
Wanderlust by Zelimir Zilnik
Wheels by Djordje Milosavljevic (Click here for a Kinoeye review)
Wounded by Dragoslav Lazic
As well as feature films, there will be a chance to see documentaries and short films. Click here for more information.
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With the breakthrough release of 2011's *Fela Soul*, Amerigo Gazaway's sophomore effort was declared "a virtual web hit" (MTV) seemingly overnight. As the creator of one of the year's most buzz-worthy independent releases, the 26 year-old Nashville native successfully showcased his unique ability to blend multiple genres into a singular dance floor groove. The son of renowned Jazz trumpeter, Gary "El Buho" Gazaway, the producer's culturally diverse upbringing is reflected in his nuanced, multilayered instrumental arrangements. With a process the LA Times describes as "drawing a different design within a similar framework", Gazaway's cleverly executed remix/mashup projects give audiences a familiar, yet fresh and distinct way to experience their favorite songs.
The producer's first full-length instrumental album, *Selective Hearing Vol. 1*, was released in 2010 on the Cold Busted label founded by veteran dance DJ, Vitamin D. Charting on Beatport's top selling Chill-Out sales chart, the album introduced listeners to Gazaway's tasteful use of samples and unique knack for combining diverse sounds into something completely new and original.
While studying Digital Media at MTSU, Gazaway and fellow producer Wally Clark co-hosted the popular "Gummy Soul Show" on the now defunct Nashville radio station WRVU. The program, which featured rare 60's and 70's soul eventually morphed into a boutique record label co-owned and operated by the two former radio hosts. The label's inaugural release came in the form of Kurtis Stanley's - *Gummy Soul* album- a release for which Gazaway contributed production and established a heavy involvement in the label's video production, album artwork/graphics, and web design.
In 2011, Roots' drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson hit town with a per-announced DJ set at a local Nashville nightclub. Seeing the opportunity, Amerigo posed as a photojournalist, gained access to the club's backstage area and cleverly slipped Questlove a copy of his just finished Fela Kuti/De La Soul mashup fusion, *Fela Soul*. Thompson, an avid afrobeat/native tongues fan called the album "brilliant" and published it to his website, Okayplayer. Quickly spreading to other outlets, the album made MTV Hive, The Source and BoingBoing before taking top 5 rankings on both NPR and Soul Train's year-end "Best of 2011" list.
On the one year anniversary of his *Fela Soul* release, Amerigo found success a second time with the recently released *Bizarre Tribe; A Quest To The Pharcyde*. In merging Pharcyde vocals over re-orchestrated A Tribe Called Quest samples into an album Okayplayer calls "funky like your great-grandpas draws with a fish in it", the album was downloaded over 30,000 times in its first two weeks of release.
10:00PM -10:40PM
Presented by: The Madison House Revue
The show at Holy Mountain on Friday, March 15
8:00PM Munson Meeks
9:00PM SORNE
10:00PM Amerigo Gazaway
11:00PM Chali 2na (of Jurassic 5)
12:00AM Keys N Krates
1:00AM Lance Herbstrong
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 Galerkin method, a method for discretisation of continuous problems, named after Boris Galerkin


Update 7/5: Where are the women in tech? Being harassed. I wrote this blog post a few weeks ago before published date, not even including all of the allegations. Ugh.
56% of the workforce is made up of women, yet the tech world is still run by men. Only 25% of IT jobs are held by women, only 11% of executives at Fortune 500 Companies are women, and only 5% of tech startups were founded by women. Where are the women in tech?
I only first learned about tech and startups just before I graduated with my Bachelor's. I feel like I'm constantly still learning the basics of IT, but it fascinates me and I only wish I had known more sooner. I think about teaching myself basic HTML when I was 13 on MySpace, and I wonder where I would be now if I had been encouraged to pursue that.
My opinions do not reflect that of my employer, but I do believe that I am grateful to work for an inclusive company. It's not the best, but it's one of the best regarding women's equality. I'm grateful to be one of the few women working in tech, but there are some commonalities I see working at 1871, a hub for the Chicago tech ecosystem.
As a marketing professional, I find myself a bit out of place. Typically, a tech team consists of hackers (developers), hipsters (designers), and hustlers (business). While I identify as a hustler, I notice that I toe the line at my current position. The time is divided into Innovators and Engineers, and I'm not listed as or referred to as either. Still, from day one, my supervisors have encouraged me to speak up as a valid member of the team. It feels good to have those positive reinforcements when I do feel like I'm just one of the interns, even though two of the guys on the team are my age.
I'm thankful to have role models. I'm the only female analyst, but our team lead is a woman. She runs the ship, and everyone knows it. However, there is a vibe that the women are the serious, maternal figures and the men are just nerdy boys. I'm not the biggest fan of this, and I've seen this elsewhere too.
Similarly, there's a pressure to dress a certain way. It might be self-imposed, but maybe not. Startup culture is casual (#blessed) but to what degree? I usually wear workout clothes or simple outfits without my hair or makeup done anyway (usually just got out of the shower after a fitness class), but some days, I do like dressing up. I would feel out of place if I did.
Some might say that women don't have the same "work hard, play harder" mentally. However, from my experience in the office, women often work longer hours and are almost always the first and last ones in the office. It could be individual personalities, but I do feel a pressure to not arrive at 9 and leave at 5 on the dot.
The guys I work with are by far some of the smartest people I've ever met. However, they're big mansplainers. Once, one guy tried to explain to me how much women's bodies change during pregnancy. Um…? Alas, men are still treated like boys with their toys. It's a very interesting dynamic.
In middle school, 74 percent of girls express interest in STEM subjects, but when choosing a college major, just 0.4 percent of high school girls select computer science, according to Girls Who Code. I wish I had pursued coding when I was younger, and now I'll encourage all boys and girls to learn how to code. It's going to be the most important language of the future, and jobs will require it.
I hope that there will continue to be more women in tech, but for now, I'll do my best to "represent the girls taking over the world." That's Beyonce, ICYMI.


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Q: Effect of Op-Amp on ADC Performance I have a question regarding very basic op-amp and adc theory that has been bothering me because I haven't found a clear answer to anywhere:
On a 12-bit ADC, if my voltage reference is 1.24 V, my resolution will be ~0.6 mV. If I'm interested in having a resolution of 0.1 mV, will amplifying my sensor's analog voltage range (0 to 200 mV) to cover the entire range of the adc (1.24 V) effectively increase my resolution?
Can I calculate my new resolution by dividing 200 mV by 2048 (= ~0.1 mV) or is the resolution fixed no matter what percentage of the adc range i use? In other words, will using an opamp help me get a higher effective resolution or will it stay at ~0.6 mV no matter the amplification. Is the equation for calculating the new resolution different when adding an amplifier? Do I lose the simple linearity between the output codes and voltages.
As a follow-up question: If amplifying my sensor's output doesn't get me to 0.1 mV. Is there a way I can get down to 0.1 mV using a 12-bit ADC and 1.24 V reference? Are there any external circuit components I can integrate to achieve this? Am I forced to use a separate 16-bit adc and connect it to my microcontroller? Ideally, I want to minimize my circuit's complexity and use the adc in my microcontroller (BlueGiga BLE112) and use an op-amp externally, but I'm open to other ideas.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and pardon my gaps in knowledge, trying to get past the learning curve as rigorously and best as possible.

A: The nominal resolution of any ADC is V(span) / 2^^n where V(span) is the range of voltage it can convert (1.24V in your case) and n is the number of bits.
For your 12 bit device that is 1.24 / 4096 = 303 microvolts per step. This is the base resolution regardless of what you feed the ADC. Note that the actual precision of the ADC is a bit more complex.
If you have a signal with a maximum size of 200mV, then amplifying it to take advantage of the full span of the ADC will yield more accurate results in the measurement, but you will need to take care in your choice of amplifier.
There are devices specifically designed as ADC drivers, and which one you use is dependent on the electrical characteristics of the ADC you are using.
There is an excellent online tutorial on the signal chain at Analog Devices

A: It depends on the weakest signal you are trying to measure .Suppose you have an 3 bit ADC with Vref =8 V .Each 3-bit combination corresponds to a voltage from 1 to 8 in steps of 1. Say you are trying to measure a sine wave which swings about 0.5 V with a peak of 0.5 V. That in essence means the ADC  detects an input voltage 1 for any value below 1 V i.e for every sampled point on the sine wave . So the ADC output you get is pretty much a constant  voltage ,not quite the sine wave at the input.
Now say you've doubled your input ,the sine wave swings about 1 V with an amplitude of 1 .Now you get two voltage levels for the sine wave .The output looks like  a square rather than sine albeit much better than previous case .Note ,however the noise signals present in the input will also be amplified .
Another thing to consider is that 12-bit ADC may only have  a resolution of 9 or 10 bits due to various types of noise . This may also include RF noise since you're using  a Bluetooth module . The following pdf may help
http://www.atmel.com/Images/doc4278.pdf

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Jorge Antonio "el Flaco" Vivaldo (born 18 February 1967 in Luján) is an Argentine former football goalkeeper and current manager of Club Atlético Villa San Carlos.

Career
Vivaldo played for several Argentine teams in his career such as Arsenal de Sarandí, Deportivo Español, Chacarita Juniors, Colón de Santa Fe, Tiro Federal and Independiente Rivadavia. His most important achievement was the promotion to the Argentine First Division with Colón de Santa Fe in 1995.

In 2004, he was close to signing with Boca Juniors under the request of then coach Carlos Bianchi but the deal fell through in a scandalous way when Vivaldo was being the guest of an Argentine football TV show. During the show, the host had a live communication with a board member of Boca Juniors who confirmed that the club was no longer interested in Vivaldo even after he had a verbal agreement with the coach.

Managerial career
In 2009 Vivaldo became manager of Club Atlético Temperley of the Primera B Metropolitana, he then stepped up a division to take over as manager of C.A.I. of the Primera B Nacional.

References

External links
 Jorge Vivaldo – Argentine Primera statistics at Fútbol XXI
 Jorge Vivaldo at BDFA.com.ar

1967 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Buenos Aires Province
Argentine footballers
Arsenal de Sarandí footballers
Deportivo Español footballers
Club Atlético Colón footballers
Chacarita Juniors footballers
Olimpo footballers
Tiro Federal footballers
Independiente Rivadavia footballers
Argentine football managers
Argentine expatriate football managers
Expatriate football managers in Uruguay
Expatriate football managers in Colombia
Comisión de Actividades Infantiles managers
Atlético Huila managers
Chacarita Juniors managers
Association football goalkeepers


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Security and hygiene in the reception area at Furla
Industrial architecture meets natural beauty at Furla
Door systems from GEZE help to create a hygienic, safe and convenient reception area at Furla's new headquarters in Italy.
GEZE door systems at Furla's new headquarters
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The fashion company Furla was founded in 1927 by Roman Furlanetto in the Italian city of Bologna and remains in majority family ownership to this day. Furla is known above all for its premium-quality Italian handbags at affordable prices. Its products stand out due to their timeless design. The company's new headquarters and production facility are situated in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, around 30km south of Florence. The modern building complex impresses with its triumphant combination of modern industrial architecture and the romantic Italian landscape.
Security and convenience for employees in the reception area – thanks in part to GEZE
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The smooth-running and low-wear DC drive of the Slimdrive SL NT ensures low maintenance. © GEZE GmbH
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Energy efficiency thanks to GEZE door systems
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Sustainable building: Furla awarded recognition
Furla has made reducing its environmental impact a top priority. Its new building complex has been developed to minimise the impact of industrial activities on the surrounding region. And, in terms of product development, Furla is always striving to find innovative, sustainable production solutions.
In late May 2022, Furla announced that its new headquarters have received ISO certification for its environmental management system. To obtain this certification, companies must draw up an environmental policy, define environmental targets, set out an environmental programme and implement a corresponding management system to help it achieve its targets.
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Furla headquarters in figures:
- Project name: Furla – Nuovo stabilimento
- Location: Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI)
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Natural ventilation is more important than ever. In this interview, GEZE Head of Global Account Management, Karen Sum, outlines the methods and approaches we can use to enhance the fresh air supply and improve the air quality in buildings.
Topics | Energy efficiency | Sustainability
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Energy efficiency is of major significance for architects, planners and users. Because a large proportion of the total consumption of end-use energy costs is accounted for by buildings. GEZE provides energy-saving and sustainable solutions for door, window and safety technology.
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Share this Story: Elisabeth Moss wants to star in 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel
Elisabeth Moss wants to star in 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel
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Elisabeth Moss attends Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" Celebrates Season 3 Finale at Regency Village Theatre on Aug. 6, 2019 in Westwood, Calif. (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Elisabeth Moss wants to continue her lead role in The Handmaid's Tale in a TV series based on Margaret Atwood's upcoming sequel.
Atwood will release The Testaments on 10 September, as the follow-up to her seminal 1985 novel The Handmaid's Tale, which has been adapted into an acclaimed TV series starring Moss.
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And despite the events of the new book taking place 15 years on from the original, the Mad Men actress hopes there is a place for her in a TV sequel.
"I hope so," she tells Britain's The Sunday Times newspaper. "I hope I'm involved. There's a gap between the current Handmaid and the new book, which means we can finish our story and do whatever we want with it and it won't have an effect on the book that's been written."
The original book has become a major feminist text, due to its depiction of women living in a religious dictatorship that restricts their freedom and leads to sexual exploitation. And with abortion laws under attack from politicians in the U.S., Moss feels the show is more relevant than ever.
"There's something about my generation where feminism woke back up," the star says. "When I was a teenager and in my early twenties, there was no concept that something like Roe v Wade (America's landmark ruling that introduced a legal right to obtain an abortion) could be reversed.
"I didn't know they could take that away. So, there's something about the work I gravitate towards that's important to me and my generation, and it's coincided in this perfect storm."
The third series of The Handmaid's Tale debuted on June 25.
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Nazzi Shishido
Homes@NazziShishido.com
Nazzi Shishido is a powerhouse professional in the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. She continues to redefine the meaning of excellence regardless of market conditions. Nazzi is an expert focusing on Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Saratoga market and is widely recognized as one of the best-trained negotiators in the business.
Before her extremely successful real estate career, Nazzi held multiple executive management positions with Fortune 500 technology companies in Silicon Valley.
Her successful high tech experience is the foundation of her amazing performance in real estate, which has placed her among the top producing agents in the Silicon Valley. Nazzi hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Nazzi possesses creative and tenacious negotiation style; intensive networking; client responsiveness and a keen understanding of the Silicon Valley real estate market and its culture. She approaches each project with sincere passion and honesty, treating each client, as she would like to be treated.
Technology driven, she incorporates the latest technology and information tools to stay abreast of ever changing real estate market in order to provide real-time data and unsurpassed support to her clients.
Nazzi's extraordinary passion, honesty and strong work ethic along with the aforementioned strengths truly set her apart as a powerhouse in the Silicon Valley real estate market. Her goal: To provide a rewarding and meaningful real estate experience for her clients.
On a personal note, Nazzi is married and resident of Los Gatos for more than 26 years. Her husband is also a long time resident of Silicon Valley with BSEE and MBA degrees from Stanford University. He has started several high tech companies resulting in IPO's.
Nazzi is a firm believer of working together to educate people about pet ownership and protecting the "furry children". For every transaction, Nazzi contributes substantially to various animal organizations.
Business Education:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Nazzi Shishido Advantage: "Raising The Bar In Real Estate"
I am a former sales executive with Fortune 500 companies and my sales experience helps me to be a superior negotiator on your side
Top 1% producing realtors in the Silicon Valley & Northern California with Alain Pinel Realtors
Over $500,000,000 in sold homes and listings in the Silicon Valley
Passionate and aggressive negotiator; understands the market; contract and have real business experience to maximize your equity and to minimize your legal liability
I facilitate all financing, inspections, repair works, staging, home preparations and moving for my clients
I will provide free staging, host open houses every weekend, and provide maximum local and national advertising of your beautiful home including maximum Internet exposure
I am Real estate expert in Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Saratoga. I actively cover Los Altos, Palo Alto, San Jose (Rose Garden, Almaden Valley, Cambrian, Silver Creek, & Willow Glen), Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Campbell
I am long-term Relationship based realtor, not a transactional realtor
I believe: "Professionalism + Integrity + Action = Results"
I will provide daily communication to identify opportunities and eliminate all surprises
I follow through from the beginning to the end of every transaction
Most of my buyers and sellers are repeat clients and referrals
Most of my transactions average $1.5M in listings and sales but I welcome and enjoy working with all clients including high end real estate, single family homes, condo/town homes, land, and investment/income properties (1031 Exchanges)
I understand and support the emotional process of buying and selling a home
I have an outstanding network of real estate professionals including financing, title, escrow, lawyers, inspectors, repair workers, and local city planning officials
I am totally dedicated to protecting my client's emotional, financial, and legal interests in every transaction
I have 24-hour access to all properties on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
I am a member of (NAR) National Association of Realtors, and (CAR) California Association of Realtors
I am a member of (SILVAR) Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, and the San Jose Board of Realtors
Financial contributor/ fundraiser to support public schools and animal charities
I have superior people skills, strong work ethic, common sense, and a sense of humor
Summary of my real-estate transactions for the past 24 months:
130 Edelen Avenue, Los Gatos $3,875,000.00 Exclusive
15700 Kavin Lane, Los Gatos $1,900,000.00 Sold
15 Walnut Avenue, Los Gatos $2,750,000.00 Sold
66 Ellenwood Avenue, Los Gatos, $4,600,000.00 Sold
241 University Avenue, Los Gatos $2,395,000.00 Sold
131 Massol Avenue, Los Gatos $3,525,000.00 Sold
14870 La Rinconada Drive Los Gatos $2,225,000.00 Sold
57 Ellenwood Avenue, Los Gatos $3,300,000.00 Sold
18826 Blythswood Drive, Los Gatos $2,700,000.00 Sold
16206 West Ellenwood Ave, MS $3,300,000.00 Sold
105 College Avenue, Los Gatos $2,175,000.00 Sold
16780 Frank Avenue, Los Gatos $2,500,000.00 Sold
131 Boyer Lane, Los Gatos $1,780,000.00 Sold
16373 Alexander Court, Monte Sereno $2,149,000.00 Sold
16401 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos $1,880,000.00 Sold
133 Lansberry Court, Los Gatos $1,598,000.00 Sold
116 Meadowbrook Drive, Los Gatos $1,450,000.00 Sold
208 Granada Way, Los Gatos $1,898,000.00 Sold
218 Forrester Road, Los Gatos $3,500,000.00 Sold
One Massol Court, Los Gatos $3,100,000.00 Sold
19938 Baroni Court, Saratoga $1,559,000.00 Sold
956 Cherrystone Drive, Los Gaots $1,800,000.00 Sold
240 Harding Avenue, Los Gatos $1,998,000.00 Sold
18400 Daves Avenue, Monte Sereno $2,000,000.00 Sold
16395 Belmont Court, Monte Sereno $2,100,000.00 Sold
125 Hill Top Drive, Los Gatos $2,550,000.00 Sold
14745 Golf Links Drive, Los Gatos $1,995,000.00 Sold
15973 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos $2,200,000.00 Sold
76 Mariposa Avenue, Los Gatos $2,525,000.00 Sold
642 San Benito Avenue, Los Gatos $2,400,000.00 Sold
17801 Kilkenny Road, Los Gatos $2,125,000.00 Sold
215 More Avenue, Los Gatos $1,225,000.00 Sold
52 Hernandez Avenue, Los Gatos $3,250,000.00 Sold
19480 Bainter Avenue, Los Gatos $3,249,950.00 Sold
17259 Deer Park Road, Los Gatos $2,599,000.00 Sold
13558 Old Oak Way, Saratoga $2,499,000.00 Sold
18317 Chadbourne Lane, Monte Sereno $2,499,000.00 Sold
5944 Country Club PKWY, San Jose $2,200,000.00 Sold
19632 Glen Una Drive, Los Gatos $2,175,000.00 Sold
136 Newell Avenue, Los Gatos $2,150,000.00 Sold
230 Old Blossom Road, Los Gatos $2,148,050.00 Sold
231 Almendra Avenue, Los Gatos $2,145,000.00 Sold
203 Tait Avenue, Los Gatos $2,100,000.00 Sold
2210 Terra Nova Lane, San Jose $2,000,000.00 Sold
43 Bayview Avenue, Los Gatos $1,999,000.00 Sold
135 Apricot Lane, Los Gatos $1,900,000.00 Sold
15970 Cerro Vista Drive, Los Gatos $1,900,000.00 Sold
15930 Rose Avenue, Los Gatos $1,899,000.00 Sold
122 Johnson Avenue, Los Gatos $1,895,000.00 Sold
21 Palm Avenue, Los Gatos $1,890,000.00 Sold
17230 Phillips Avenue, Los Gatos $1,889,000.00 Sold
15971 Linda Avenue, Los Gatos $1,875,000.00 Sold
15619 Carril Court, Monte Sereno $1,850,000.00 Sold
16309 Short Road, Los Gatos $1,849,000.00 Sold
20561 Leonard Road, Saratoga, $1,800,000.00 Sold
17100 Los Robles Way, Los Gatos $1,800,000.00 Sold
18570 Decatur Road, Monte Sereno $1,799,000.00 Sold
15275 Suview Drive, Los Gatos $1,795,000.00 Sold
16176 Azalea Way, Los Gatos $1,785,000.00 Sold
1825 Oakdell Avenue, Menlo Park $1,775,000.00 Sold
16536 Farley Road, Los Gatos $1,750,000.00 Sold
17280 La Rinconada Monte Sereno $1,750,000.00 Sold
440 Monterey Avenue, Los Gatos $1,675,000.00 Sold
17421 El Rancho Avenue, Monte Sereno $1,650,000.00 Sold
40 Bayview, Los Gatos $1,600,000.00 Sold
1 Orchard Street, Los Gatos $1,600,000.00 Sold
105 Ash Court, Los Gatos $1,600,000.00 Sold
18113 Bancroft Avenue, Monte Sereno $1,599,000.00 Sold
705 Cilker Court, Los Gatos $1,585,000.00 Sold
1025 Louise Avenue, San Jose $1,585,000.00 Sold
144 Whitney Avenue, Los Gatos $1,575,000.00 Sold
72 Miles Avenue, Los Gatos $1,500,000.00 Sold
16381 E La Chiquita Avenue Los Gatos $1,500,000.00 Sold
109 Elena way, Los Gatos $1,500,000.00 Sold
16863 Leroy Avenue, Los Gatos $1,500,000.00 Sold
6559 Deer Hollow Drive, San Jose $1,499,950.00 Sold
15560 Old Ranch Road, Los Gatos $1,499,000.00 Sold
1007 Broadway Avenue, San Jose $1,495,000.00 Sold
16357 Hilow Road, Los Gatos $1,495,000.00 Sold
126 Clover Way, Los Gatos $1,485,000.00 Sold
119 Ann Arbor Avenue, Los Gatos $1,450,000.00 Sold
260 Edelen Avenue, Los Gatos $1,399,000.00 Sold
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La pointe Fine est une plage située sur le bord du lac Matapédia dans la vallée de la Matapédia au Bas-Saint-Laurent près d'Amqui dans le territoire non-organisé du Lac-Matapédia au Québec. La pointe fine porte ce nom en raison d'une pointe qui s'allonge vers le lac qui se termine en se rétrécissant. L'endroit est constitué d'une vaste plage de sable publique et est facilement accessible en bateau. Un stationnement a été aménagé pour les voitures et les quads. La baignade est une activité populaire. Le Xfest, un festival de wakeboard, s'y tient annuellement. La pointe fine fait partie de la région touristique de la Gaspésie, plus précisément dans la sous-région touristique de la vallée de la Matapédia.

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Unfortunately for Xbox 360 users who use their console as a U-verse TV receiver, you will no longer be able to use that service. AT&T is informing their customers that they will no longer have the IPTV support for the Xbox 360. AT&T says this will come in affect after December 31st.
Users will have to order a traditional U-verse receiver but 360 U-verse users will at least get a $99 credit in return of their troubles, according to AT&T it was originally going to be a $60 credit but they decided to make it $99. It doesn't look like they will be transferring the service to Xbox One either.
We are writing to share important information regarding your Xbox 360.
We will be discontinuing the Xbox 360 as a supported U-verse receiver after December 31, 2013.
A previous communication referenced that you would need to purchase an Xbox 360 Gold membership for your Xbox 360 to work with U-verse service. We were planning to issue a $60 bill credit to cover that cost. We will now be issuing a $99 bill credit, which includes the $60, on your U-verse bill within one to two billing cycles.
If you would like to order an additional receiver to replace your Xbox please visit att.com/myatt or call us at 800.288.2020 for assistance.
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After traveling thousands of kilometers to get to Tierra del Fuego, you must be ready to eat! Fear not, Ushuaia has a great variety of delicious offerings.
From empanadas and pizza, to delicious seafood, tender steaks and Patagonian lamb, you'll find a varied menu in the capital city. Take a look at this list of cuisines & recommendations to try a few of the delicious options Ushuaia has to offer.
These are one of the most popular Argentinian options an easy night in with friends, or out on the town. Sometimes you can't make up your mind as what to choose due to the great variety of options!
For empanadas you can choose from: "de verdura"(veggies), "cordero" (lamb), "carne" (meat), "pollo" (chicken), "choclo" (sweet corn), "cebolla y queso" (onions and cheese), "matambre" and many other creative options depending on the place you choose! Pizza is also offered with many different toppings: you can have the classics Mozzarella or the Napolitana, or try the Fugazzeta (lots of onions), Alemana (with sausages), Ananá (pineapple) and even pizza with smoked salmon!
The favorite food of many kids and adults alike, you may know milanesas as 'breaded cutlets." Meat, chicken, fish or veggie, these are delicious and usually moderately priced. Milanesas can be ordered to go from most rotisserie shops, with a side of potatoes or salad. If you prefer to sit down, the classic El Turco (San Martin 1410) is a great place to try these. Also the new El Mercado (San Martin 1488) offers gargantuan size milanesas with various toppings – one milanesa is perfect for 2 people!
Tierra del Fuego is an excellent place to enjoy fresh, local seafood dishes. Try local river trout or the famous "centolla" (king crab). Check out the iconic Cantina de Freddy, a small joint with an aquarium in the window. You can pick out which king crab you want to eat! We also recommend Chikos (a Chilean restaurant), as well as Tia Elvira, both known for excellent and fresh seafood varieties.
Off the Beaten Track: If you are out to discover Ruta J and Estancia Haberton on your own, you do not want to miss "La Mesita de Almanza" in Puerto Almanza, which is about 70 km away from the capital city of Ushuaia. As this is a small restaurant and they do not open daily, it is advisable that you make a reservation before going! Check their Facebook page for details.
You have probably heard a lot about Argentinian meat, Patagonian lamb and asados (barbeques). As you can imagine, there are also great places in Ushuaia where you can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner, Argentinian style. In many restaurants you are offered "buffet style" where you can eat all you want, and in others you can order different cuts of meat. We love Maria Lola Resto for beef & lamb, and La Estancia for the "All you can eat" option.
Off the Beaten Track: Most Winter Centers on Route 3 have their own restaurants, and these are the favorite places to eat lamb during the winter or summer months. About 20 minutes outside of town you can find Llanos del Castor, a family-run center with sled dogs, miles of cross country ski trails, and an amazing lunch menu of lamb and "pollo al disco." Set in a rustic cabin at the foot of the mountains, you get a real taste of the Andes! Check out their Facebook page to reserve before going.
If you are celebrating an important occasion or want to go out for a nice dinner, Ushuaia has some wonderful options. Kaupe, which means "to be at home" is a family-run restaurant with incredible meat and seafood. Desserts are also homemade, including gelato, and you will be welcomed with warm hospitality of the Vivian family.
If you are out for a trekking day, sandwiches are a great option to go. You can choose from the traditional chicken or ham sandwiches or try "sandwiches de miga" with "huevo y queso" (eggs and cheese), "atún" (tuna), "primavera" (ham, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes), or "remolacha" (beet). Miga is a very thin bread with different fillings. You can find these sandwiches in any bakery, but the variety will vary depending on where you go.
We recommend Tante Sara or Panadería Eureka. Don't forget to grab something sweet. You'll be tempted to have an Argentinian merienda (afternoon tea)!
If what you are looking for is something to grab and continue your adventure day, you may be able to find a few options at the supermarket, but here in Argentina the "Dietéticas" are the places where you can find your favorite nuts and cereals, as well as other options of tea or juices.
If you plan to blend in and enjoy the merienda at 6pm, then you should try "facturas" (pastries) while you try a sip of mate! In the city center you can find the dietética "Madre Tierra" on San Martin Street and grab some delicacies at Tante Sara or Café Expresso on San Martin Street.
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As usual, I'm back to help with some waiver wire adds via my weekly Waiver Favors article! I'm assuming if you're reading this, you've made your fantasy football playoffs, so congratulations! And because I think you're awesome for reading my column, I'll make a couple suggestions for pickups, and more importantly, give you handcuff suggestions your stud RBs. You're welcome.
Sure, Garcon hasn't been a reliable fantasy football asset since his Indianapolis Colts days, but one can't argue with the consistency. Garcon has been averaging 6.5 targets per game throughout the season, and in 4 of his last 5 weeks, he's had at least 6 receptions from at least 7 targets from Kirk Cousins. In Week 11, Garcon showed us his upside with 116 yards and a TD, and his floor is probably in the vicinity of his 7 of 9 for 78 yards he tallied in Week 13. If you need a reliable WR4 or FLEX option in 14-team or deeper leagues, Garcon is a relatively safe option.
After Nelson Agholor fell out of favor in Week 12, Paul Turner was promoted from the practice squad and made his debut against the Packers. He didn't show up in the box score, but he did play 23 of 59 offensive snaps. And with Jordan Matthews (ankle) out in Week 13, Turner managed to catch 6 of his 8 targets for 80 yards. Sure, most of that production was on one 41-yard catch and run, but it's still notable. Assuming he continues to see snaps, and particularly if Matthews doesn't return or Dorial Green-Beckham's rib injury is serious, he might be worth a stash in 14-team leagues or deeper.
In the offseason, there was a lot of hype regarding the Steelers acquisition of Ladarius Green, particularly in light of Heath Miller's retirement. But after getting on the PUP with an ankle injury, he completely fell off the radar. Fast forward half a season and an uninspiring 3 game return where he totaled just 3 of 9 targets for 97 yards, and it appeared that all that initial hype was misplaced. But then, in Week 13, he reeled off six big time catches on a whopping 11 targets for a career-high 110 yards and a TD. And that while only playing just under 50% of snaps. You have to take this performance with a grain of salt, and be cautiously optimistic that he'll settle in somewhere in between Week 13 and his previous 3 weeks, particularly as his snap count continues to grow. But the upside is clearly there, so he's worth a pickup in 12 team and deeper leagues, particularly if your TE has been letting you down of late.
And since it's the end of the Fantasy Football regular season, it's probably time for all you lucky folks who made the playoffs to HANDCUFF YOUR RB. Let me repeat that one more time. It's time to get some insurance for your starting RBs, particularly if you've been riding them all season to victory, because you never know when there's going to be a freak injury. So go drop those fringe WR5s you've been stashing in case they breakout.
With that said, here are the handcuffs for the top RBs in the league which are available in at least 50% of standard Yahoo leagues.
Le'Veon Bell – DeAngelo Williams (21% Owned) – Assuming he practices this week.
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It's that time of year again to treat all the Dad's out there. We can't think of a better way to spend Father's Day than in the great outdoors surrounded by family. So what better gift than something he can use when he's amongst nature.
We think it's fair to say all outdoor men like their tools and all men admire Bear Grylls. So how about a Bear Grylls Multi Tool? Sound perfect? We think so. The best outdoor Dad can't be the best outdoor Dad without his knives, a screw driver, a saw and most importantly a bottle opener so he can enjoy the epic views at the top of his favourite trail in style.
Following on from that note, how about a hip flask? For those who don't want to carry a heavy glass bottle, or fear it smashing and leaving a strong stench of booze all over their rucksack, they can fill a hip flask with their chosen juice (or something a bit stronger) and even take a cheeky swig on route as well as when they reach their destination - not that we promote drinking, but it is Father's Day after all.
Not to stereotype, but men don't like to ask for directions, so why not help your Dad out and let him keep his pride with a fully equipped GPS or compass. He will never need to ask for directions again.
For the outdoor Dad that likes a bit of music to play while he's camping out or likes to host the best garden parties, wireless speakers are a great gift idea. All they need to do is link them to a bluetooth device and they can listen to their tunes where ever they are. Or a sleek pair of headphones to keep the noise polution to a minimum.
If none of these take your fancy, you can never go wrong with a Millets store voucher and let them choose exactly what they want for the best Father's Day gift.
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Posted on May 13, 2016 by EPR Retail News Editors
Costa launches new Summer drinks menu as part of its commitment to introduce healthier choices; will reduce added sugar across its beverage portfolio by 25%
Dunstable, United Kingdom, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa, the nation's favourite coffee shop, today announces that it will reduce added sugar across its beverage portfolio by 25% by 2020, against a January 2015 benchmark. The announcement, which coincides with the launch of its new Summer drinks menu, is part of a broader commitment by Costa to introduce healthier choices for customers.
Jane Treasure, Head of Food and Beverage Development at Costa says: "Costa always puts customers at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to providing great tasting choices and have a long-term plan to improve the nutritional balance of our menu".
As part of this approach Costa has introduced a number of significant changes to its summer drinks menu, launching this week. This includes the nationwide rollout of no added sugar SuperDay Smoothies, constituting one of the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
Alongside this, Costa has introduced a number of healthier menu items. This includes not only the nationwide rollout of SuperDay Smoothies but also the introduction of low-calorie and gluten free alternatives, trials of healthy pots and a further trial roll out of Chop'd salads. Costa also publishes the nutritional information on-shelf and on-counter for food products and provides a countertop summary card with the calorie information of its most popular drinks.
Jane Treasure adds: "We already have a number of products tailored to a range of nutritional and dietary needs and have proactively removed a substantial amount of sugar across our beverage portfolio. Our added sugar reduction commitment is part of a strategy to manage our entire portfolio responsibly to ensure that we provide a nutritionally balanced mix of menu items for our customers".
To support in meeting its target Costa has worked with an independent, external expert and created a nutritional calculator which allows the brand to assess its food and beverage products. Using this methodology Costa will review each product recipe, against a set pre-determined criteria to determine whether to delist, reformulate or provide an alternative choice for customers.
Founded in London by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa in 1971, our quality coffee was the premium choice for boutique hotels and restaurants across the city. Today we continue to roast the original Mocha Italia recipe in Old Paradise Street, London with our 100% Rainforest Alliance certified coffee remaining at the core of our quality coffee credentials.
With over 2,000 coffee shops in the UK and more than 1,240 in 31 overseas markets, we are the fastest growing coffee shop business in the UK. We're proud to be the UK's favourite coffee shop, having been awarded "Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain in the UK and Ireland" by Allegra Strategies for six years running (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & December 2015).
Our people are the heart of our business and we employ over 30,000 people worldwide, with a target of 5,000 new jobs in the UK by 2020. Last year, we increased Barista pay by c.10%. Our Pay for progression model was introduced in October 2015, and our training rate of £7.20 was launched well ahead of National Living Wage.
As a popular, mainstream food and beverage brand, we can make a positive contribution towards customer health and wellbeing by investing in safe sourcing, new product development and consumer education. Health and wellbeing remains a strategic business focus area and we will continue to evolve our product offer over the coming years. We are working to reduce added sugar in our drinks by 25% by 2020 and will reduce salt in our sandwich range by a further 5% by 2017.
We care about the communities we operate in with our store teams volunteering over 10,000 hours of their time to lend support to over 900 local community projects.
Looking after coffee growers is extremely important to us, which is why we established The Costa Foundation, a registered charity with the aim to relieve poverty, advance education and the health and environment of coffee-growing communities around the world. So far, The Costa Foundation has funded the building of 53 schools and improved the social and economic welfare of coffee-growing communities.
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The FDA/WIC Role in the Baby Formula Debacle
By Daniel Kotzin May 18, 2022 June 10, 2022 Economics 4 minute read
There has by now been an acute shortage of infant formula in the United States for months. Despite government claims to the contrary, it is unlikely to end anytime soon.
This turn of events was utterly predictable. Indeed, it was all but inevitable, as the government agencies responsible for providing safe, readily available infant formula have been neglecting their mission for decades.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a regulatory agency that exists for the purpose of insuring the safety and availability of certain products. One of the products for which the FDA is responsible is infant formula.
If infant formula causes harm, both the maker of the formula and the FDA are responsible. However, if infant formula is unavailable, only the FDA is responsible. No private entity has a duty to produce or sell formula.
Along with the FDA, the other relevant agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Their self-described mission is "to increase food security and reduce hunger."
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is one of the programs that the FNS administers. WIC was established almost exactly 50 years ago. Its remit is to help children under the age of 5, along with pregnant and nursing mothers, to meet their nutritional needs. Currently, over half of American infants participate in the program.
By the 1990s, pregnant women and mothers who came to WIC for help, advice, and support feeding themselves and their children were often confronted with intrusive, irrelevant questions about their personal lives and medical histories, and relentless pressure to vaccinate themselves and their children. Sometimes, access to food was directly tied to immunization status.
In December of 2000, an Executive Memorandum was issued indicating that immunization status should never be used as a condition of eligibility for WIC services, but that efforts should be focused to "increase immunization levels among children participating in WIC programs."
Ever since, WIC has shamelessly been using its position of power and trust to convince women who come seeking food that what they really need is vaccines. Why, if you go to WIC's website, is there a "spotlight" on "COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 – 11"? No children ages 5 – 11 are served by WIC.
WIC does not seem to have devoted as much attention over the years to providing nutritional support as it did to providing vaccination support, but it did leverage its purchasing power and institutional influence to essentially grant 3 companies an oligopoly on the production of infant formula in the United States.
One of these companies is Abbott Laboratories. A 2011 report by the USDA pegged Abbott's share of the market at over 40%.
In February, The FDA shut down Abbott's largest plant for manufacturing infant formula. Obviously, this caused a major national formula shortage.
With an Orwellian flourish, the Biden Administration blames Abbott for the shortage, because it is not producing enough formula. But it is the Biden administration itself that is preventing Abbott from producing it.
And besides, Abbott Laboratories is a publicly held corporation that exists for the purpose of making money. WIC, on the other hand, is a government agency that exists for the purpose of feeding mothers and small children.
Furthermore, the government has not only granted an oligopoly to three companies, but has also burdened the entire industry with a myriad of gratuitous, often inscrutable regulations, and has effectively forbidden the importation of formula from abroad. A shortage was only a matter of time.
If the FDA can't or won't do its job, it should at the very least get out of the way and let market forces do theirs. Instead, the agency continues to prioritize maintaining its own power and influence and continues to pursue an agenda that is often at odds with its institutional mission, undernourished babies be damned.
If the FDA and WIC did what they were established to do, instead of devoting an inordinate amount of time, money, and energy to self-promotion and vaccine-promotion, perhaps there wouldn't be so many babies in America suffering from malnutrition.
Perhaps there wouldn't be so many small children going to bed hungry. Perhaps there wouldn't be so many desperate mothers, crying themselves to sleep, wondering how they will feed their little one tomorrow.
Daniel Kotzin
Daniel Kotzin was formerly a practicing attorney in California and a combat medic in the Israel Defense Forces. He is currently a stay-at-home dad and a human rights advocate in Colorado. Here is his substack
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West Vancouver United Church Celebrates 100 years
By: Gail McBride
West Vancouver United Church turns 100 in November 2019
West Vancouver United Church was formed in 1919, when the Methodist and Presbyterian churches were moved together to the present site at Esquimalt and 21st Street. The congregations go back further than that of course, to 1908, when John Lawson held services at his house on the waterfront at the foot of 17th Street. It was known then as Hollyburn House, and is the present Navvy Jack house. The first gatherings included Methodists, Presbyterians, Congregationalists Baptists and later a few Roman Catholics. John Lawson not only provided his house for services, but also served refreshments, so the services proved very popular, and soon the Presbyterians moved to a tent on the corner of Marine Drive and 18th. Meanwhile the Methodists met in the palatial Thompson House at the foot of 20th Street. Eventually the Presbyterians built a timber Presbyterian Hall on the same site as the tent, and the Methodists erected a building at Fulton and Marine, just west of 22nd Street.
Presbyterian Hall
West Vancouver United Church 1919
On November 19th 1919, the Presbyterians, Methodists, Congregationalists and Baptists agreed to create a United Church, at Esquimalt Avenue and 21st Street. They used the Methodist Church building as the main sanctuary, with the addition of a transept, and the Presbyterian Hall became the church hall. West Vancouver was ahead of the rest of Canada, which formed the United Church of Canada in 1925. The present building has undergone numerous upgrades and additions, as can be seen from the photos.
The original West Vancouver United Church in 1919
Even if you never darken the doors of the church on a Sunday morning, you have probably attended concerts, weddings, funerals, community meetings, scouts, etc. in the building, which has always been an important part of our community. Many will have enjoyed the twice a year Flea Market, which is a great community event, and a chance to recycle items no longer needed.
The present congregation is down in numbers from the days of Reverend Tom Oliver, who packed 2 services on a Sunday in the 1960s and 70s with his excellent preaching. However, it currently has the largest youth group of any United Church in Canada, at a time when many churches have no Sunday school or youth groups. West Van United also had a great tradition of putting on superb musicals and shows, and one of our congregation, Michael Foster, directed 17 different shows in the past. W.V.U.C. has always been known for its excellent music, and the present choir has 8 paid soloists!
There are a number of events planned to celebrate the 100th Anniversary year. There was a congregational 'Dinner of the Century' on March 9th with historic photos on the walls, and some attendees came in costumes from around 1919! There was a 'Picnic of the Century' on June 15th, which was a street party filling Esquimalt Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets, followed by a concert from Pandora's Vox.
The Minister of Music, Gerry van Wyck, is planning a choir festival on October 20th, and there will be a special service on November 17th, 2019 to mark the official date of founding. For more announcements of special 100th Anniversary happenings go online to West Vancouver United Church.
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Prof: Why My University Shutdown My Website and Blog
College administrators often believe they have authority to suppress speech when an authors' expressions get controversial.
Shane Ralston | December 16, 2016
You might think that student and faculty rights to free speech and academic freedom are overrated. Shouldn't they have the same rights under the First Amendment that all of us have? Well, they do, but they don't.
Professors and students often communicate their thoughts on blogs on university websites on university servers. University administrators understand these websites to be, like the servers that host them, university property. The worry they have is that ideas expressed on these sites could be mistaken to represent the views of the university as a whole. So, universities have the authority, their reasoning goes, to take down faculty and student websites when their authors' expressions get too controversial.
I had my website and blog shut down after an article about my employer Penn State, its alumni and the Sandusky scandal was published on Truthout. My website and blog came back online weeks later, but only after a former student of mine complained through the university's anonymous ethics and compliance reporting system.
When I recently told a fellow faculty member about this incident, he shared another story that I have since confirmed. A student who was raped on our main campus also had her student website and blog removed by university administrators. She had started blogging criticisms of the university police for their handling of her case. It seems that silencing students works better than engaging them. Unsurprisingly, Penn State was recently smacked with a $2 million fine for violating the Clery Act, a federal law requiring public disclosure of on-campus crime.
I spoke to a professor at another higher ed institution whose website mysteriously went 'out of service' soon after he blogged a series of vicious criticisms of politicians in the state capital (the same ones who appropriate funding for his public university). He jokingly declared, "My uni blog just went down the memory hole!"
The 'memory hole' is a reference to the chute that went straight to an incinerator in George Orwell's dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (see clip below). It served to remove embarrassing documents, photos and transcripts (insert: websites) that could be interpreted as inconsistent with the Truth Ministry's propaganda:
In the walls of the cubicle there were three orifices. [ … ] For some reason they were nicknamed memory holes. When one knew that any document was due for destruction, or even when one saw a scrap of waste paper lying about, it was an automatic action to lift the flap of the nearest memory hole and drop it in, whereupon it would be whirled away on a current of warm air to the enormous furnaces which were hidden somewhere in the recesses of the building.
There are exceptions, such as Northwestern University. The university's administrators permitted one of its faculty members, a Holocaust denier, to publish his ideas on his university website. When pressed by the Simon Weisenthal Center to shut down the site, Northwestern's president defended him, claiming that the "network is a free and open forum for the expression of ideas, [and] the expression of personal opinion . . . [does not necessarily represent the] views of Northwestern University." Indeed, the 1940 Statement on Academic Freedom and Tenure states that when college and university faculty express themselves as citizens, they remain "scholars and educational officers," and therefore need only "indicate that they are not speaking for the institution."
Perhaps those wacky professors and students blogging about their ridiculous conspiracy theories should be reined in. Or maybe we should stand up for them. It's always possible we could be the next in line for official censorship. And none of us wants the nanny state to rear its ugly head, sending our blogs down the memory hole!
Shane Ralston is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Penn State University Hazleton. You can read many of his other articles at his academia.edu page.
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