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Anne-Laure Zevi, translated by Mitzi Angel
Issue 216, Spring 2016
This morning, Esther Saint-Juste did nothing between the time she woke up and the time she got out of bed. There is nothing she'll be able to tell her husband when he calls just before lunch. The telephone may already have rung, it may have rung more than once, and she may have heard it ring. She can't say for certain. If she were criticized for staying in bed so late, she would explain that she had a "rough night"—a phrase that makes Antoine Saint-Juste uncomfortable each time Esther uses it to excuse her air of distraction. He gets these telephone calls out of the way as punctually as he can.
Last night, for the first time in months, she slept for several hours straight. She woke to the blinding light of day, sweating in her pajamas, the same ones she wears to bed every night now, buttoned to the neck. She got up and closed the curtains in a daze, took off her pajamas, drank from the jug of water on the bedside, and went back to bed. Her side of the mattress was damp, so she moved over. She threw aside her husband's pillow—it smelled of cologne—and grabbed her own, turning it so the dry side faced up. Then, nothing. She lay curled up in the indentation left on the dry, cool mattress. For the first time in ages, with no pajamas on, she could feel her own naked body.
Her husband usually takes care of the mail when he comes home from work, but this morning the doorman buzzes and Esther has to sign for a package. Tax forms from the accountant. She flicks through them distractedly, past the section marked "Children." Oscar, as he would have been called had he not died at birth, had been perfect. The pregnancy had been a wonderful surprise for Antoine, and fortunately Esther's looks were not affected too much. When a friend, who'd made it her mission to save Esther, spoke of a brother or sister for Oscar, Esther pretended not to understand. She was horrified at the thought of replacing one child with another. The doctors couldn't say what had gone wrong. They could have done nothing to prevent it. Nothing guaranteed that another child would be born alive. The solicitude of those around her does nothing to abate Esther's sorrow; it is as though her rotting womb is devouring her from the inside. Antoine knows to stay away from his wife. She leaves the tax forms on her husband's desk for his signature. The four radios she leaves on all day play music that sounds like white noise covering up yet another noise in the background, distinct, although no one else can hear it.
Now the telephone rings. Esther turns up the volume on the nearest radio, but when the song ends the telephone is still ringing and she lifts the handset with the same irritation she would feel if she were hanging up on someone. It's Antoine, checking in. The radio starts to blare out another song. Her husband shouts, he can't hear what she's saying, and since she can't hear what he's saying either, she shouts that she's fine, that she's busy, and that she'll call him back later—which she won't.
When she hangs up, the sound of children crying fills the room. Just as she's about to change the station, she hears a Vietnamese voice and then, after a short delay, a translator. She listens, transfixed. There is no end to the war in Vietnam, the armies are getting nowhere, soldiers are being killed, civilians massacred. The journalist explains that orphanages in Saigon are crammed full of children; there's not enough food or medication to go around, let alone personnel. The director of the orphanage makes an appeal to the citizens of France, to their humanity, but Esther knows that he is speaking directly to her. Money, food, and medication all help. But adoption helps most of all.
Antoine Saint-Juste is high up in a very well-known bank, a fact that, his parents say, will impress the adoption agency. He and his wife have a strong marriage, having survived an experience that, according to Esther Saint-Juste's friend, would have destroyed her own relationship. Antoine likes the idea of adopting a child. So do his parents, his wife's parents, and all their friends. There's some relief knowing that, this time, there will be a definite outcome to the wait. No need for nine months of whispers behind closed doors.
This doesn't stop Antoine's parents from worrying about their daughter-in-law's plan, but he knows what to say: adopting a child might help Esther to grieve and might help her, later on, to want another child of her own. Of their own. (Antoine must have heard this from a friend, because it is not the kind of observation he would arrive at by himself; he hasn't even truly considered what the death of his own son might mean for him.) Antoine's father wonders what happens if the child "malfunctions"; can you send it back or swap it for another? He's about to ask, but when his wife says that as a Christian one can only approve, he holds his tongue. Esther Saint-Juste gets in touch with the adoption agency and fills in the forms, which she and her husband sign: finally, a joint enterprise. That evening, to celebrate, Antoine takes his wife out for dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and, later that night, he doesn't pretend to be asleep when she gets into bed, long after he does, decked out in a new pair of pajamas, much more fetching than the ones she has been wearing for the past year now.
Things move quickly. Friends and relatives supply the necessary references, vouching for their good character, proud to be so close to such a loving, loyal, intelligent, generous couple. The adoption agency visits twice to witness firsthand the truth of these glowing testimonials and to take note of the large, comfortable apartment. It seems the Saint-Justes are dream parents. As soon as the request has been completed, the summer unfolds, happily, busily. Old friendships are rekindled. Dinner parties punctuate the weekday evenings. The prospect of family weekends in the country (with Antoine's parents) or on the coast (with Esther's parents) makes the workdays painless for Antoine. Esther Saint-Juste is radiant. Adoption suits her perfectly. She's waiting for a Vietnamese child. She'd like a newborn but has agreed to a child "Age 0–2," and she checked the box marked "Girl" on the form. She starts to decorate a room next door to the one that would have been Oscar's, which she leaves empty. The new nursery is large enough to accommodate two beds, so that she can sleep right next to the child when it arrives.
—Translated from the French by Mitzi Angel
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Brazil's toughest challenge
By Roshan Madawela
Brazil's power crisis is having a severe impact on the country's economy, bringing downward revisions in growth forecasts. But the crisis could be good news for investors with numerous opportunities for generation and transmission capacity opening up. Resource enriched Brazil has enjoyed growth in its oil, natural gas and electricity markets in recent years. Around 92 per cent of the country's installed electricity capacity of 65 GW is generated from hydropower, and the remainder from a mix of coal, natural gas and renewable sources. Along with Paraguay, Brazil operates the world's largest hydropower complex at the Itaipu facility on the Parana River which has a capacity of 12 600 MW. Brazil also has two operational nuclear plants, Angra 1 and 2, and another one is currently under construction.
However, with electricity demand rising at around twice the rate of economic growth, a serious imbalance in the electricity market became evident this year. The gravity of the electricity deficiency was illustrated on June 4 when the government announced its rationing plan, calling for a 20 per cent reduction in electricity consumption from both domestic and industrial consumers.
The immediate cause of the scarcity of power is two consecutive years of inadequate rainfall that has left reservoirs at record low levels in the southeast, central west and northeast regions of the country. However, analysts had warned the government against the dangers of over reliance on hydropower, and predicted the current scenario in the absence of investment to diversify the sector.
A number of regulatory flaws have also been blamed for the current situation. Until recently, most of the natural gas imported for thermal power plants was paid for in dollars but the generators had to sell their power in Brazilian Reals. This exposed the generators to currency fluctuations without any protection.
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Additionally, the distributors have been paying rising prices to the transmission firms throughout 2001 without having the freedom to pass on the extra cost to their consumers. The enforced 20 per cent reduction was the last straw for distributors Enron and AES who announced that they are putting "a brake on investment" in Brazil.
Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) highlighted a number of 'California-like' flaws in Brazil's market that discourage investors. These include delayed development of wholesale market deregulation, delays in privatizing Petrobras, residual monopolies in the natural gas supply chain and disparate spot market prices across regions.
Electricity demand grew by 55 per cent between 1990 and 1999 while installed generation only rose by 25 per cent during the same period. As a result, the system has been operating below the security margin since 1997. Aware of the possible dangers, the government orchestrated a $26 billion investment programme in 2000 to install 25 000 MW of power, but the shortage in rainfall outpaced the investors.
Privatization in the power sector has been part of government policy for a number of years. In 1998, the electricity generating company Centrais Eletricas Geradoras do Sul S.A was sold for $800 million. During that year, Enron International purchased shares worth $215 million in Eletricidada e Servicos, AES acquired Cia. De Geracao de Energia Eletrica Tiete, while Duke Energy Corp. acquired Cia de Geracao de Energia Eletrica Paranapanema. In addition, EDP of Portugal, Iberdrola of Spain and EDF of France are also active in the sector. By 2001, around 75 per cent of distribution and 25 per cent of generation was transferred to private hands, predominantly controlled by foreign companies.
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The currency devaluation in 1999 and strong political opposition halted the privatization programme and all of Brazil's electric transmission utilities still remain in public hands. Congress has recently considered legislation to prohibit the sale of the three main utilities including Electrobras, which controls around half of the nation's installed capacity and most of the main transmission lines.
The current situation has undoubtedly checked the progress of economic growth, which was projected at 4.2 per cent prior to the emergence of this crisis. Analysts at the National Electricity Management Association (NEMA) have re-projected the rate to 2.3 per cent. Similarly, the rate of inflation has also been revised from 4.3 per cent to 5.8 per cent despite concerns that real wages could fall.
Similarly, the US dollar/Real exchange rate has now been estimated at 2.3 instead of 2.05 and foreign investment has been revised downwards to $19 billion from last year's $31 billion, which made Brazil third in global investor popularity after the US and China.
Nevertheless, it is clear that not everyone is a loser. With a few exceptions in distribution, players in the energy sector are managing to capitalize on fresh opportunities that have sprung up in the rush to install new capacity. Firms involved in lighting controls and energy conservation have already seen a boom in sales and been hard pushed to match supply to demand. Sergio Parada of Siemens said that the combination of the Brazilian crisis and the US rush to increase capacity has resulted in his firm falling three years behind in the supply of gas turbines.
Well-placed domestic firms are also cashing in. Generator manufacturer Weg, which produces units of 2000 kVA is reported to be expanding its factory in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catrina state. Production is already up from 400 units over the first quarter of 2000 to 490 units in 2001. Weg expects a further rise to 1000 by mid-2001.
Brazil's neighbouring economies are also likely to feel a boost to their foreign reserves as Brazil imports natural gas via newly constructed pipelines. Brazil's President Henrique Cardoso has already cancelled a trip to Russia so that he could meet the Bolivian President, Hugo Banzer, and negotiate an increase in natural gas contracts. The current situation could lead to the first steps in the establishment of a Latin American power grid.
Industrial end-users have been hit hard by the crisis, however. A 4.9 per cent increase in industrial activities expected for December 2001 has now been revised down to -0.6 per cent. Most recently, Aluminium producers Alcoa, Billiton and Alcan have announced production cuts of 25 per cent.
With the electricity rationing plan likely to be in effect until the end of 2001, there are additional headaches for manufacturers who fail to cut electricity consumption by 20 per cent. One-off failures to comply are to be levied with surcharges while persistent offenders could be cut-off from supplies.
The problem is expected to be less acute for the service sector, but still significant as growth is forecasted to fall from 3.1 to 2.5 per cent.
Government strategy
It is evident that a return to regular rainfall and billions of dollars of investment will be needed for Brazil to emerge from the current crisis within the next three years. While the government has no control over the former, its ability to direct the latter is also restricted. Due to agreements with the IMF, the government is not permitted to spend all the money required by the energy sector and therefore the funds will need to be drawn from the private sector.
In this regard, the government has encouraged foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows by providing a 'level playing field' with clear rules for the sector. Overseas investors are not subject to special terms as they are in other markets and can expect to receive the same treatment as domestic companies. There is also access to a government run credit line for investments, which offers low interest rates through the Brazilian Bank of Social Development (BNDES) that can be used to build new power plants, transmission and distribution lines.
The crisis has also given rise to additional measures in the form of tax incentives for products related to generation, transmission, distribution and electrical conservation equipment and devices. For large generators, embarked thermal power plants and other products, the import tax has been reduced to zero until December 31, 2001.
In June, the government also set up a task force to work out a strategy to import energy from the neighbouring countries of Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay who have large quantities of natural gas. The authorities have also announced a plan to build 49 natural gas-fired thermal power stations based on Bolivian gas reserves. If the plans are executed, Bolivia's annual sales of gas to Brazil will increase from $150 million to $500 million.
With so many rumours circulating about Brazil being overrun by recession, investors should be warned against believing the hype. As CERA's analysts point out: "The sheer size of Brazil's market, which is equal to all the South American power markets combined, and an intense need for capacity and ample supplies of natural resources, make it one of the most dynamic and highly attractive energy markets in the world and an immense opportunity for investment and expansion."
In addition, there is a good chance that the country can ride out 2001 without having to resort to a cut in working hours, a prospect that the business community dreads. The energy conservation figures for June showed that the country was adapting well to the rationing with the southwest region exceeding expectations, reducing electricity consumption by 24 per cent.
The government's latest plans, announced on 5 July, gave further notice to foreign investors that opportunity is knocking on the door of Brazil's energy sector. An emergency plan for 2001-03 includes the construction/retrofit of 21 hydropower plants, 15 thermal power plants (natural gas and coal) and 644 km of new transmission lines. The plans are expected to inject 17.5 GW into the system, and will require around $15 billion in investment. The government is also expected to acquire mobile thermal power plants to serve areas with a high risk of blackouts.
Electrobras and federal oil giant Petrobras also announced plans to expand five fuel oil and diesel oil thermoelectric plants and convert them to use natural gas. Foreign groups which have partnerships with Petrobras in the construction of thermoelectric plants have been invited to participate in the ventures.
In June, the Brazilian power agency Aneel appointed 34 from 55 local and foreign firms interested in taking part in the auction for construction and operation of eight hydroelectric power facilities expected to create 16 000 jobs. Meanwhile, Europe's Alstom, Spain's Iberdrola and VA Tech of Austria have also clinched new deals or intensified operations in Brazil.
BNDES is set to inject R$7 billion ($2.8 billion) to finance 50 power projects, while metal giants Alocoa Inc., Billiton and Companhia Vale do Rio Doce SA are also set to fast-track planned power facilities to secure uninterrupted production.
Hilton Moreno of NEMA believes that new investment opportunities in Brazil will arise as the country embarks upon the construction of a nuclear plant (Angra 3) within a few months and builds at least one more over the next few years. The government has recently announced that Brazil is ready to become a more active member of the International Nuclear Energy Agency. Moreno added that "fantastic" opportunities exist in cogeneration projects where the government is using financial incentives to stimulate the use of alternative sources for electricity generation like solar, wind and fuel cells. An investment of $632 million could result in biogas generation of 1522 MW as early as next year.
Brazil is already a pioneer in the use of ethanol, first developed during the oil shock in the 1970s as an effective substitute for petrol and diesel.
Navigating strategy
Most commentators take the view that riding out this year will see an end to the critical phase of the crisis with increasing energy imports and a number of thermal plants coming into play in 2002. Aneel projects that Brazil's power generation capacity will increase by 3000 MW in 2001, 5200 MW in 2002 and another 8800 MW in 2003. Assuming that rainfall returns to normal by 2002, the energy market can be expected to return to equilibrium and the economy should bounce back to regain its economic growth momentum.
Moreno says that medium term investments are already established with a planned $15-20 billion to be spent over the next five years, mostly on generation. He adds that around $30-35 billion will be needed to solve the crisis within a five year period.
In the worst case scenario, rainfall might continue to evade Brazil and forthcoming elections could let in a political leadership that reverts to old style populist policies. In this case, investors will be driven away by fears of low returns, and a vicious circle of stifled economic growth and low investment could trigger a recession.
It is still worth noting that Brazil remains the main source of profits for many of its foreign players. This may be a result of the peculiar imbalance created by partial privatization, the regulatory structure and the government's commitment to IMF arrangements that restrict use of public funds for the sector. Most commentators expect Brazil to pull through with a stronger power sector and realize its true potential.
In terms of future opportunities, the smart investor will cash in by navigating strategy to match an evolving power sector.
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Q: telnet inline with perl? Is there a way to allow perl to initiate a telnet session and programmatically issue commands to that telnet session?
I initially tried a stupid method:
commands.pl:
sleep(1);
print $command1;
sleep(1);
print $command2;

and then
> perl commands.pl | telnet www.host.com port

This does not work.

A: There is a Net::Telnet module.
use Net::Telnet ();
$t = new Net::Telnet (Timeout => 10,
                      Prompt => '/bash\$ $/');
$t->open("sparky");
$t->login($username, $passwd);
@lines = $t->cmd("who");
print @lines;

(Example taken from that page.)

A: One option would be through Perl's interface to Expect.

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Laodamia is a genus of snout moths. It is sometimes listed as a subgenus of Oncocera.

Species
 Laodamia affinis Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia bibasella de Joannis, 1927
 Laodamia conisella Hampson, 1926
 Laodamia cupronigrella Caradja, 1925
 Laodamia dubia Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia eulepidella (Hampson, 1896)
 Laodamia faecella (Zeller, 1839)
 Laodamia floridana de Joannis, 1927
 Laodamia glaucocephalis Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia grisella Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia homotypa Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia horrens Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia hortensis Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia hypolepias de Joannis, 1927
 Laodamia ignicephalis Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia inermis Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia injucunda Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia karkloofensis Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia leucosticta de Joannis, 1927
 Laodamia lugubris Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia natalensis (Ragonot, 1888)
 Laodamia nigerrima Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia nonplagella Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia ochreomelanella (Ragonot, 1888)
 Laodamia polygraphella de Joannis, 1927
 Laodamia pulchra Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia salisburyensis Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia sarniensis Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia scalaris de Joannis, 1927
 Laodamia similis Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia spiculata Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia spissa Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia squamata Balinsky, 1994
 Laodamia zoetendalensis Balinsky, 1994

References

Phycitini
Pyralidae genera
Taxa named by Émile Louis Ragonot

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Trump's Victory, the US Dollar and the Domino Effect: Will the Euro Survive Beyond 2017?
Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election creates the conditions for change, but it is not change yet, contrary to what the media and populists believe.
Far from being a "revolution", the Trump's advent at the head of the Western system corresponds to a radicalisation of the ex-ante situation. In reality, Trump is the symptom of a Western system which has failed to adapt and is now trying to rule through pure violent rhetoric, by targeting citizens and nations who propose politico-economic counter-models. The method will therefore change, but the objectives and the main principles will not.
Among all the uncertainties that remain, we must now understand the subsequent challenges that threaten the rest of the world; especially the Euro zone. Technically, new opportunities for a greater European independence are now to be seized, but will we be able to seize them?
Visibly, the euro did not manage to play its role as an international reference currency. On the contrary, it could only serve as a crutch for the US dollar. Hence, to clearly anticipate the future of the Euro, one must first understand the future of the dollar.
Figure 1 – The international weight of currencies: the US dollar, the euro and the yen, 1979-2014. Source: BIS.
Whilst everyone predicted a collapse of the stock market and of the US dollar with a Trump victory, this did not happen. Quite the contrary, markets are on the rise. This is because the programme of the newly elected leader, as unclear as it is, requires a heap of new debt. A debt which calls for some investments, perfectly recyclable in the financial markets. Even a new cycle of quantitative easing or an equivalent might occur; and by the way, we know how profitable that is to the American stock markets.
Figure 2 – The evolution of the Dow Jones over a month; the rise, starting with the election. Source: CNBC.
The same logic has increased the US bonds' interest rate rise, in anticipation of the abundant debt supply which will struggle to find a home; and inflation will undoubtedly be triggered by the implementation of protectionist measures. Thus, the rates' increase creates a call for money in the United States, as it becomes more profitable, and increases the value of the dollar by the increased demand.
Then, will the underdog US dollar become strengthened? Is that truly compatible with Trump's policy? Not really. With more and more protectionist barriers, trade between the United States and the rest of the world will mechanically fail, resulting in less international use of the dollar and thus a weaker US currency. The impact of expected inflation due to rising import prices is much less clear: it all depends now on interest rates which will at least have to offset the expected inflation to attract investors. But these rates have no longer been left in the hands of the free market (since at least 2009) particularly because of Fed's operations. On the other hand, to be able to maintain the capacity to export, despite the protectionist measures soon to be imposed on them by their trading partners, the US will need a weak dollar.
But does it really have a choice? The interest rate on sovereign bonds is the wall against which Trump's contradictory motives will clash (Keynesian stimulus without raising debt and with lowering taxes). This rate is indeed the most revealing point of the investors' true feelings: will the United States still be able to borrow? And for how long? A brief, simplistic calculation is enlightening: in 2015, the Federal government paid $223 billion of debt interest; an increase in borrowing rate by only 1 percentage point on a debt of $19.8 trillion would double those expenses. To pay them, it would then be necessary to increase the Federal budget by more than 5% (which in 2015 amounted to $3,700 billion), and not to diminish it – as Trump would want; this is without even counting the infrastructure renovation plans he also has. It is so dangerous and unrealistic that in just one week, since the announcement of the results of the election, the 10-year bond rate has already increased by 0.4 percentage points.
Figure 3 – 10 year maturity US bonds interest, October-November 2016. Source: Bloomberg.


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Udta Punjab (English: Punjab on a High) is an upcoming Indian crime thriller film co-written and directed by Abhishek Chaubey. It is based on drug abuse in the Indian state of Punjab. Produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor under their banner Balaji Motion Pictures, in association with Phantom Films, it features Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to release on 17 June 2016.
On 4 June 2016, the Central Board of Film Certification sought a stay on the film's release citing that the themes dealt with in the film were too mature for the general audience. As a result, the producers were directed to make a total of 89 cuts in the film. However, on 13 June 2016, the Bombay High Court struck down the stay and gave permission for the film's national release, albeit with a single cut in the screenplay.
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Ryan Joseph Campbell-Gordon (born 2 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for  club Hanley Town.

He made his debut in the English Football League for Port Vale in August 2019. He had loan spells at Ilkeston Town, Kidsgrove Athletic, Hednesford Town and Gainsborough Trinity, before joining Hanley Town after being released in summer 2021. He helped Hanley to win the Midland League Premier Division title at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Career

Port Vale
Campbell-Gordon came through the Port Vale youth-team and won the club's Youth Team Player of the Year award for the 2018–19 season. He signed his first professional contract with the club in May 2019, tying him with the "Valiants" until summer 2021. The next month he was highlighted as an 'outstanding candidate' by the League Football Education, as he "met with some challenging situations in the local community" and spent six months of his childhood without a school before being accepted into the Ormiston Horizon Academy in Chell and going on to achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma. He made his debut in senior football on 24 August 2019, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute for David Worrall in a 5–2 defeat at Grimsby Town. On 14 September, he joined Northern Premier League Division One South East side Ilkeston Town on a one-month loan. On 29 February 2020, he returned to the Northern Premier League Division One South East on loan at Kidsgrove Athletic.

In September 2020, he joined Hednesford Town on a one-month loan deal. He made three Southern League Premier Division Central appearances for the "Pitmen" and also played a game in the qualification rounds of the FA Cup. On 27 October, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Gainsborough Trinity on loan. He played three games for the "Holy Blues" before the Northern Premier League was suspended due to restrictions put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic in England. He did not feature throughout the 2020–21 season and was released by new manager Darrell Clarke in May 2021.

Hanley Town
On 15 June 2021, Campbell-Gordon he was revealed to be signing for Midland League Premier Division club Hanley Town; he shared the same agent with manager Carl Dickinson and had been coached by assistant manager Dave Kevan at Port Vale. Hanley won promotion as champions of the Midland League Premier Division at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Style of play
Campbell-Gordon was described by Port Vale youth-team coach Mick Ede as "a modern day full back", boasting good athletic and attacking abilities.

Career statistics

Honours
Hanley Town
Midland League Premier Division: 2021–22

References

2001 births
Living people
Footballers from Nottingham
English footballers
Black British sportspeople
Association football fullbacks
Port Vale F.C. players
Ilkeston Town F.C. players
Kidsgrove Athletic F.C. players
Hednesford Town F.C. players
Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players
Hanley Town F.C. players
English Football League players
Northern Premier League players
Southern Football League players


A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the College of Education at Morehead State University by Christine B. Boyd and Amy J. Staton on December 29, 2013.
This project addresses the issue of preparing 21st century students to be critical thinkers and media-literate individuals in the consistently evolving world. This project first examines the changing nature of our media-centered society and current uses of film in the English Language Arts classroom as an effective instructional tool. Afterwards, a curriculum for an elective class that integrates film study alongside literature analysis is then presented as a resource for teachers. This class specifically uses young-adult films for film study as a way to enhance instruction and develop the skills needed to effectively read, analyze, and discuss literature.
Each year in the United States, approximately 81 million individuals receive surgeries in which .1% to .2% (20,000 to 40,000/20 million) experience Anesthesia Awareness (AA). More than 50% of the AA cases result in mental distress or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Because the percentage of AA cases among surgeries makes it appear to be a rare occurrence, and because it has received rather limited research attention, I decided to undertake an interpretative phenomenological analysis to discover AA clients' perceptions of their counseling experience, and encourage development of therapeutic interventions to meet their needs.
The idea of having Culturally Responsive Teaching has become wide spread. Colleges with Teacher Certification courses have a course to offer as a program requirement, people are gathering to discuss ideas for Cultural Responsiveness, and school districts are hiring experts in the field to help them implement this type of teaching pedagogy within their schools.
This capstone project will consist of modifying Living Environment labs used by teachers in the Greece Central School District. Modification of these labs will reflect current research in science education including Web-based learning, the use of modeling, the impact of various lab styles, and various sociocultural factors. Students will be provided a higher quality laboratory experience which will yield higher academic achievement and understanding of science concepts. Increased academic achievement will further result in credit accrual for students in the Living Environment course and students meeting the minimum laboratory requirement for the Regents exam.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the reconfiguration of three schools, on parent trust, as measured by parent perceptions in a small urban school district in New Jersey.
For this study an interview protocol was developed to elicit parent responses about the reconfigured schools' ability to meet the middle school needs of their children and it's impact on one component of the parent school relationship; trust.
Defining, Operationalizing, Developing, And Assessing Candidate Dispositions In Teacher Education, Alan John Zenkert Jr.
This thesis examines some of the factors that impact upon secondary school girls and the subsequent decisions that they make, whether to continue their study of science, once it becomes an elective area of study. Specifically, the girls were asked about their previous experiences in science classes, their perceptions and beliefs about science teachers, and the girls' attainment or lack of success in science and perceptions about self-efficacy.
This study examines phonics instruction in a first grade classroom. Using phonics games from the Pinnell and Fountas Phonics Bundle - Grade 1 (2003), a small group of participants were taught specific phonics skills to support literacy development. The games were analyzed through an Instructional Phonics Game rubric designed to examine the effectiveness and quality of each game as it relates to literacy development. Participants were observed, interviewed, and assessed in order to collect data that supports how the phonics games may have impacted learning. Data was collected, analyzed, and presented through individual case studies, as well as through larger trends.


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Reaching the tipping point: children and young people's mental health
What impact has the pandemic had on children and young people's mental health and the services that support them?
Paula Lavis
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With significant increases in demand for mental health support for children and young people across all services, there is mounting concern that the mental health system for children and young people in England is reaching tipping point. This report considers what impact the pandemic has had on children and young people's mental health, the services that support them, and how local systems are working in new ways to confront the issues before them.
There is mounting concern that the mental health system for children and young people in England is reaching tipping point, with the COVID-19 pandemic having exacerbated existing challenges, including mental health inequalities.
There are significant increases in demand for mental health support for children and young people across all services – from primary care to NHS specialist mental health services, voluntary sector, independent sector, and digital providers - but also pressures on acute trusts and local authorities. As many as 1.5 million children and young people may need new or additional mental health support as a result of the pandemic. This figure could be even higher when considering unmet need.
In particular, demand for support for eating disorders has risen dramatically over the course of the last year. The number of young people completing an urgent or routine pathway for eating disorders has increased by 104 per cent between quarter four in 2019/20 and quarter four in 2020/21.
Further funding is required to address the increase in demand and to continue the transformation of services and support for children and young people, especially support in schools and other educational settings.
This needs to include a greater focus on early intervention and addressing the social determinants of mental health. While there is intense pressure on beds now, priority must be given to preventative and early intervention services over the medium-to-long term.
However, funding alone will not address the problems. It is essential that we address chronic staffing shortages and challenges, including by investing in more children and young people's mental health specialists and in training and education of the wider workforce.
Children and young people's mental health must be a priority for integrated care systems (ICS). They need to focus on addressing the fragmentation of children and young people's mental health services that many people experience, and improve access to both early intervention and specialist mental health services.
NHS Confederation (2021), Reaching the tipping point: children and young people's mental health.
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Andy Bell and Marsha McAdam: A vision for mental health, autism and learning disability services
Andy Bell and Marsha McAdam on how to transform mental health, autism and learning disability services over the next decade.
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Valérie and Georges'Bed and Breakfast is located right in the heart of the Languedoc -Roussillon region between Carcassonne and Narbonne (on the Mediterranean coast) You can visit the historic Cathar Country, discover the Canal du Midi and taste the famous wines of the region. The house was built on the ruins of the Cordeliers convent from the 13th century, in the medieval village of Azille. The four bedrooms with full en-suite bathrooms are bright, spacious and comfortable. In the lovely flowered patio, you'll enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast. You'll be given a warm and personal welcome all year long.
We are waiting for you to come and visit, Valérie and Georges.
We welcome our guests from 18h. Departure before 11 am.
From Montpellier : - Highway A9 : exit Narbonne Sud (30 km), then towards Carcassonne / Lézignan-Corbières. - When you get to Villedaigne, turn right at the traffic lights, take the direction Olonzac. - At the roundabout, take the direction of Homps. - After the gas station 'Useful', immediately turn right Azille / Jouarres, then immediately left towards Azille. - In the village of Azille home is right after the 'Cafe des Artistes' and before the town hall. Opposite the rounded porch of the old medieval city, home with 4 tiny palm trees. - From Toulouse : -A61 : Exit West Carcassonne (30 km), then Mazamet, Caunes-Minervois, Rieux-Minervois then Azille. - In the village of Azille the house is on the left, after the town hall, opposite the rounded porch of the old medieval city, home with 4 tiny palm trees.


Vend is a POS platform developed for iPad, intended to be used in by retail businesses. It can be used with receipt printers, barcode scanners, and cash drawers.
This software manages the sales process, tracks inventory, and handles customer data, enabling mouse and keyboard input. Vend is a cloud-based app, but it can be used offline, because of its ability to synchronize data after the connection is restored.
Vend integrates with most-used business sales and payment processing applications. The service offers three pricing plans, with 30-day free trial.
This is web-based platform for iOS devices.
Support offered: Help Center, FAQs, Online Support, Webinars, Email Support, Phone Suport.
Integrations available: Xero, Shopify, QuickBooks, Deputy, Timely, MailSync, StitchLabs, Etsy, Unleashed, PayPal, MailChimp, Finale Inventory, Orderhive, TapMango, Kangaroo, Workato, DEAR Inventory, KashFlow, 9 Spokes, Wink Reports, Collect Loyalty, Sku IQ, Chronogolf.
Vend is mostly used in tandem with accounting software.
Vend is used as a retail point-of-sale platform.
Yes, depending on a pricing plan, there are 3-users or unlimited users possibilities.
Main users of Vend are retail businesses, regardless of their size.


For some of my readers, this blog entry might look familiar as I presented the question in two groups. For those of you who are reading this as a web friend, this is the question I presented: If you could not fail, what would you do? In other words, if you could succeed at what ever you did, what would you strive to do? Would you get over a fear of heights and go flying? Would you go back to school and get your masters? Would you go into business for yourself? The point of the question being what is possible when you take away self doubt and fear of failure. If you sit and think about the options (and there are so many!), it's quite awesome.
I asked my 9 year old son the same question this morning. He said he wanted to tour Europe. I further asked him how this wasn't already possible when he grew up? He says, "It is possible, Mom. I am going to travel around Europe." I chuckled and presented the question another way: If you couldn't fail at whatever you tried to do, what would you do.
"Ooooh." The light bulb goes off. "I'd like to be the first kid astronaut," he says without pause. I ask him where he'll go. He says (LOL), "To NASA" (Duh, Mom) I laugh and ask him what he would like to do as the first kid astronaut. "I want to explore other galaxies. Maybe I'll find planets just like ours."
That's the kind of thinking I was trying to pull out of my friends! Dare to dream. The sky is the limit here (actually, there are no limits -- you are limitless in your dreams because failure is out of the realm of possibility). To say it's an awesome thought is a gross understatement!
All too often, I think life puts limits on us. (Probably more accurately is the fact that we put limits on ourselves). If we approached life like a child learning to walk, I believe we'd get so much more accomplished. If you think about it, a baby does not stop just because she falls down a few times. She keeps at it. Any mother out there can vividly see the look of determination on that child's face. She is going to get this! At no time does she ever think to herself, "Well, I can't do this. I might as well give up." No! Giving up never occurs to her because the idea that she can't never enters her mind! This is picture perfect determination! This is what we should all strive to do daily in our lives. I challenge everyone reading this entry to try to accomplish one things this coming week with child-like determination.
It is time to stop being and start living. All too often, I think we go through the motions and let life lead us instead of us leading life. Teenagers who graduate high school eagerly look forward to the future ahead of them. Some, go right into college. Some take time off and travel. Adults view these young adults as idealistic and maybe a little too optimistic. Well, why shouldn't they be idealistic and optimistic? The world is theirs for the taking. All they have to do, is reach out and grab it.
We can't let failure hold us back! Instead, we need to accept that failure is almost inevitable and get on with living! How many times did Edison fail with the light bulb before he finally figured out what worked? What if he would have quit after one try? Two tries? Ten tries? We'd be in the dark! (Okay, probably not...but we wouldn't be crediting the light bulb to Edison, that's for sure!) Babe Ruth struck out over a thousand times, but yet is credited as being one of the best in his field (no pun intended).
When he retired in 1935, Babe Ruth owned many of baseball's greatest records, and some of its worst. The Great Bambino hit 714 home runs, easily more than any other player in the history of the game at the time. He also had struck out 1,330 times. At the time no one ever thought either record would be bested. One player toppled his homer mark over the next 65 seasons. Over 60 players have since topped his strikeout record. It seems the more that players try to be like the Babe, the more they fail and, adversely, succeed.
If we let failure control us, we won't ever recognize our full potential. As women, the cosmic nurturers, we are always putting other's needs ahead of our own. It's natural. It's how we were made. It's good. But at some point, we have to realize the potential that we have as ourselves, not just as wives, mothers, daughters, granddaughters, nieces, aunts and friends. Please, don't misunderstand me. I'm not suggesting that we shuck off our responsibilities. That's just foolish. What I am suggesting is that we all carve out a little bit of our lives for ourselves, embracing it wholeheartedly, without fear of failure, and lead life. Go out and fail! But don't stop until you succeed.
Finally I got to read this post, lol.
Hmmm... boy so many choices, if I could do anything and not fail... does this mean I have unlimited resources as well?


Jonathan Bartley, co-director of Ekklesia is debating church schools with John Hall (ex-head of C of E Board of Education, now Dean of Westminster) and Jeremy Craddock, Dean of Emmanuel College Cambridge, in central London.
Parallels between civil wars and the escalating crisis within American Anglicanism are now being made, says Giles Fraser. Issues of truth and justice cannot be suppressed by a false and forced kind of unity.
While the worldwide communion he heads up is still mired in dispute, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams is encouraging Anglicans to grasp a larger version of peace by backing a major conference focussed on the situation in Korea.
The Anglican Bishop of Hereford, who lost a controversial discrimination case involving a gay church youth worker, has been given a 'bigot of the year' award by a leading lesbian and gay human rights organisation, Stonewall.
Following renewed criticism of its past practice, the Church of England has confirmed "the broad principles for a protocol for the systematic review of past child protection cases", following on from the Archbishop of Canterbury's announcement earlier in 2007.
Publicly-funded schools sponsored by the church do not set out to indoctrinate pupils or promote a particular philosophy, says the Archbishop of Canterbury. But critics say they can still discriminate and inhibit social mixing.
Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has been welcomed in the Caribbean as representing "a new sense of communion to Anglicanism" in its diversity. In Barbados he has spoken of economic sharing as a key characteristic of Christian life.
The Anglican Diocese of Lichfield has celebrated its successful ten-year relationship with the West Bromwich Building Society by announcing that it will donate £100,000 to a variety of community initiatives in the West Midlands over ten months.


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Day 2: Get ready for full day sightseeing. Explore the landmark sites of (Old Delhi) Jama Masjid, Chandani Chawk, Red Fort (outside), Raj ghat, Humayun Tomb -Lunch - Qutub Minar, India Gate, Parliament House, Bangla Saheb Gurudwara, Laxmi Narayan Temple. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 3: Early morning drive to Agra. Check in to the hotel. Visit Taj Mahal - The Immortal Signature of Love, Red Fort, itmad ud daulah - Lunch - Visit Taj from Yamuna riverside on sunset. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 4: Early morning drive to Jaipur. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri Step Well. On arrival check in to the hotel. Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple and new city.
Day 5: Get ready to full day sightseeing. Start your day tour at 8 early morning. Visit Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, enjoy elephant ride at Amber Fort, Sheela Devi temple. Later visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace) - Lunch - Visit City Palace and Observatory. Visit 300 year old city. Visit world famous jewelry and textile market. Later enjoy city walk in old city of Jaipur. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 6: Get ready for morning flight to Mumbai. On arrival check in to the hotel. Relax in hotel. After lunch visit Victoria Terminal, Malabar Hills, Dhobi Ghat etc. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 7: After breakfast get ready for full day sightseeing of Mumbai. Drive to Mumbai Harbour. Mumbai Harbour has six islands in its boundaries including the Elephanta Island which houses the world famous Elephanta caves. Embark on a ferry ride to sail over the Harbour to reach the caves. Elephanta Caves is the historical architectural finesse showcased in rock cutting art done in it. These caves are believed to have been constructed in 5th Century B.C. - Lunch - Visit to Gateway of India, followed by Prince of Wales Museum, explore Mani Bhavan (memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi) and the busy lanes buzzing with multi-coloured crowds and small mobile shops. Also you can get to know about the Dabbawalas - a celebrated tiffin distribution chain in the city. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 8: Get ready for morning flight to Cochin. On arrival check in to the hotel. Relax in leisure. In evening visit market, walk through the streets and witness the life of local people. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 9: After breakfast get ready for full day sightseeing. Covering places of interest, including Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Net and Indo-Portuguese Museum. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 10: Early morning drive to Munnar. En route enjoy beautiful streams, small waterfalls, rubber, pepper, cardamom and tea plantations and thick forests. On arrival at Munnar, check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar covering Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai and Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary famous for the Nilgiri Tahr and tea gardens. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 12: After breakfast drive to Thekkady. En route visit the panoramic Western Ghat hills covered with spice plantations and an occasional view of waterfalls and streams, several types of spice plantations like cardamom, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon and clove. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later proceed for boating on the Periyar Lake (optional) and experience a view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake and sanctuary. Watch different wild animals while boating. Overnight stay in Resort.
Day 13: Early morning, check out of the hotel and depart for Kumarakom. On arrival at Kumarakom, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (famous for migratory and local birds). Later, check into hotel. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise (optional) or relax near the Venbanad Lake. Stay overnight in hotel.
Day 14: After breakfast, depart for Alleppey by road. On arrival, check into houseboat and spend the day at leisure. Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy lunch, evening tea/coffee with snacks and dinner on it. Stay overnight in houseboat.
Day 15: Spend the morning at leisure on the houseboat. Later, disembark houseboat at Alleppey and drive to Kovalam. En route visit the coastal areas with the coconut trees and a view of lagoons and palm-fringed Arabian Sea. On arrival check in to the resort. Option of having a body-soothing, relaxing Ayurvedic massage. Overnight stay in Resort.
Day 16: Relax in Leisure. Visit nearby places, witness the local life, enjoy body-soothing and relaxing Ayurvedic massage etc. Overnight stay in Resort.
Day 17: Spend the morning at leisure. After breakfast check out from resort and transfer to Airport according to your departure schedule on day 17 from Trivandrum Airport.


The 2nd Chance Podcast > Blog > Uncategorized > Episode 203: Shrek: Everyone Dies!
In this episode our heroes take on some classics. Charlie gives us a lego monster movie with From Dusk Till Dawn: A Lego Movie, Val kills everyone, again, with her rendition of Shrek, and Sean throws it into hyperspace with Hairy Driver. Don't miss this one folks!


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IoT Data Analytics Platforms: EV Charging Perspective
Today, Internet of Things (IoT) gains a lot of traction across many industries. Gartner states that, by 2020, 20.8 billion connected devices will be in use, globally. It could therefore be stated that, mass adoption of IoT technology has not only proved its effectiveness but also has become one of the most widespread trends in the advance of information technologies. With the advent of electric vehicles (EVs), a massive challenge of EV charging has been raised. IoT platforms might be a key.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a cutting-edge technology which is promptly conquering the business world. In an era of Big Data, when real-time information and advanced connectivity play significant roles in many industries, IoT is a key solution, which allows companies to hold the lead. According to IDC, worldwide spending on the IoT-powered technologies, in 2022, will grow to $1.2T, at 13.6% CAGR.
Also, Gartner forecasts that, by 2020, only in the consumer sector will be 13.5 billion connected objects and 20.8 billion connected devices are forecasted to be globally in use. Cisco is even more optimistic, claiming that, by 2020, the number of connected objects is going to reach around 50 billion.
The World of connectivity
As we can see from the numbers above, the world is heading towards higher connectivity. The expansion of "smart devices" on par with digitalisation initiatives will undoubtedly influence every aspect of human lives and catalyze business innovations, thus enabling organizations to stay competitive and keep up with global challenges.
McKinsey states «As IoT expands, companies' connectivity expenditures will rise by about 15 percent annually through 2022.»
As IoT generates vast amounts of data, it is a significant driver for big data analytics solutions and applications, that are designed to process and analyze large sets of data from multiple attached or embedded sensors.
"The world's data will amount to roughly 44 zettabytes by 2020, 10 percent of it coming from IoT," says Matt Davies, technical evangelist at Splunk. "When you consider the variety of sources it can now be pulled from, it's easy to see why collection, storage and insight generated from an unprecedented number of connected devices will be challenging. Accommodating this volume will mean completely changing tools, processes and technology."
IoT, EV, and Charging Stations
As the concerns on carbon dioxide emission, energy conservation, unsustainable fossil fuels are raising, Electrical Vehicles (EVs) become prevalent all around the world.
Global EV Outlook 2019 states that, in 2018, the global EV fleet exceed 5.1 million –a two million increase from 2017.
As the market grows, the demand for smart charging station rises. Today, most fuelling stations for electrical vehicles are decentralized and have very complex structure, which means they are hard to manage and maintain for on-site personnel. For instance, EV charging stations have to be online all the time, as users charge their cars with an app, but, in case a station suddenly goes offline, it must be fixed as soon as possible. Moreover, data transmission is also a weak point, as needed data are often failed to be timely delivered.
With IoT technology, EV charger stations become smart, connected and hence easily accessible for remote support and maintenance. Furthermore, with the IoT-powered charging apps, drivers can easily search for a nearby station and schedule a time to fill up. The app automatically notifies if the station is available and reserve it when needed. Moreover, a great number of factors such as exact charging time, weather conditions that could affect charging times, cable position, etc. are analyzed by the IoT-powered software, so users can access all real-time information about charging processes
MSTS.IoT: Managing IoT Connectivity
MSTS.IoT platform is a comprehensive solution for complex IoT systems. MSTS.IoT connects various distributed engineering devices and manage them within one network. The platform applies adjustable cloud architecture – a private, public, or hybrid cloud storage can be deployed as required. Data collected from various devices are processed and analyzed by advanced data analytics systems and then presented in a user-friendly way. In case of any problems or changes, MSTS.IoT platform immediately informs right users about an occurred situation. Moreover, in-built geo-engine allows to easily monitor and manage distributed devices.
Major advantage of MSTS.IoT is that it supports various application types from "smart homes" to "smart cities", and can be used in most industries, including healthcare, transport, energy, agriculture, etc.
Applying MSTS.IoT for EV Charging Stations
MSTS.IoT can also be applied for Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, making them much smarter. Connecting charging stations, MSTS.IoT offers easier maintenance and management of charging devices and fueling processes via a user-friendly platform. The platform provides collaboration opportunities to station owners, local service providers, global equipment vendors as well as EV drivers.
User roles and functions within MSTS.IoT platform
Moreover, the IoT platform uses advanced cloud solutions, that allow to collect and analyze data in real time. Current figures such as voltage, electric current, temperature figures will provide significant support to service workers for station maintenance and monitoring processes.
MSTS.IoT for EV charging station monitoring and management
Additionally, a geo-dashboard shows geographically distributed EV charging stations and identifies the nearest EV charging station for a driver. To make it even more convenient for users, the geo-dashboard applies a color visualization – a reserved or occupied station is red-colored, a free one is marked with a green label.
The MSTS.IoT platform provides various access levels depending on users' role and function. Furthermore, the multiple-level help desk allows users to get an advanced assistance from a service company in case a charging network operator is unable to resolve the issue.
To make it all the easier for drivers, the embedded data system is able to analyze users' data and identify behavior pattern in order to offer a user additional service and better support.
With IoT technology, EV charging stations become more efficient and convenient not only for drivers, but also for service workers. Applying MSTS.IoT, EV stations can be easily monitored and managed within one platform. MSTS.IoT connects distributed EV stations, enabling drivers, charger vendors, local service companies, and station owners to collaborate more effectively.
If you are interested in MSTS.IoT implementation. Feel free to contact for further discussion- [email protected].


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El conde August Zamoyski (Jabłoń, 28 de junio de 1893 – Saint-Clar-de-Rivière, 19 de mayo de 1970) fue un escultor polaco, miembro de los grupos Bunt y Formiści. Fue autor de composiciones en piedra de formas simplificadas y geométricas. Sus primeras obras estuvieron influidas por el cubismo francés y el futurismo italiano. Desde 1920 desarrolló su propio estilo, de signo monumental y con referencias clásicas. En su último periodo realizó obras de expresión religiosa.

Obras
 Ich dwoje (1917)
 Retrato de Leopold Zborowski (1924)
 Akt (1928)
 Głowa Wierki (1928)
 Monumento a Fryderyk Chopin, Río de Janeiro (1944)
 Monumento a Assis Chateaubriand, São Paulo (1950)

Enlaces internos
Anexo:Escultores de Polonia

Referencias

Escultores de Polonia del siglo XX


The electronic pop of St. Paul, Minnesota's Moon & Pollution will catch you unawares. This is the first highly productive recording collision between two formidable figures on the indie music scene. Molly Dean's vocal range and profoundly literate, yet suggestive, lyrical content flawlessly blends with Graham O'Brien's bold production style. His emphasis on omnipresent drums and imaginative patterns is a surprisingly good fit for Moon & Pollution's songwriting and Dean's often ethereal vocals. Another point to their credit is, despite any affectation, these are tracks clearly built for live performance with only a small amount of augmentation, if any. The duo, likewise, demonstrates a wide understanding of dynamics that makes many of the album's songs unfold in dramatic ways.
They start things with the album's title cut. It's an inflated, though actually relatively simple, electronica soundscape that gives Dean a vast sonic palette upon which to leave her vocal magic. "Moving Scene" cleans things up a bit and relies on a sparser framework, but the increased space allows Dean to inhabit the song in an unique way. The band's namesake song, "Moon and Pollution", brings together distinctly modern rhythms bordering on trip-hop with one of Dean's most ethereal vocals. Many of the songs on The Box Borealis derive added strength from their remote, alien melancholy. These are haunted landscapes where sounds and words alike arise, prod our imaginations, and then disappear. "The Magnetic North" reverts to a more pronounced experimental air. Fortunately, "experimental" with this duo doesn't mean hard to relate to – O'Brien is expert with creating meaningful electronica textures that never abandon melody or coherence entirely. There's no sound for the sake of sound alone and "The Magnetic North", like similar songs of its ilk, isn't really experimental at all – just individual. True artistry resides with those who are able to filter their influences through their own personalities and experiences in a compelling way.
"Darkroom Double" takes a turn into musical darkness with an intense, pressure packed arrangement bubbling over with red-lined percussion, understated guitar phrases, and a sparkling electronica backdrop that plays like it's embedded into your ear. Dean gives listeners one of her best vocals. The album's songwriting peak comes with "Solace Sandwich". The biggest reason why it succeeds on such a level is O'Brien's highly creative arrangement, particularly the percussion. There's no question that this is an album without any obvious concessions to commerciality, but there's also little question that if there's one moment on The Box Borealis ideal for the widest possible audience, that moment arrives with this song. The hypnotic undertow of the song "I Know" comes, in no small part, from the relatively short piano phrase that opens the track and continues snaking through it until the end. There's a strong funereal quality surrounding this song. The album's second to last track, "Alter Eagle", merges the duo's commercial inclinations with their individualistic propensities to stretch boundaries. Despite that propensity, the duo brings the album to a close on a very different note. "The Lonely Quiet" is Moon & Pollution's turn at a bit of balladry, but naturally, they approach it with a decidedly different slant. It brings one of the year's more interesting efforts to a satisfying conclusion.


Solar panels collect energy that is transferred to the water passing through the panels. The water is then stored in a tank for use in either your domestic hot water or used to help heat your home.
Solar panels can also be used for electricity, this is called a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System. Solar PV systems harness the power of the sun. There are different kinds, you can mount them on a home or on poles, pole mounted ones can tilt and move to collect as much sunlight as possible at every time of the day. The PV system is connected to the electric distribution systems to send electricity to the grid when their PV system produces power.
If you consider the money you pay your local utilities each month, you probably have already paid for Solar over time and have nothing to show for it.


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RuPaul's Drag Race UK - Season 3
I was very impressed when I watched it for the first time. Most tv series, even the greatest ones, evaporate like mist once you've returned to the real world; they leave memories behind, but their reality fades free quickly. Not this one. I was so emotionally destroyed that I ended up watching it three times whole tv show online in the web, almost at once. It's just a magical trip to some of the happiest moments of my childhood. I don't think anything will ever come close to what RuPaul's Drag Race UK - Season 3 tv series did for me. This is a tv show which you have to watch online!. The sum of detail and little aspects of the tv show that you can find is seriously amazing. I'm sure you will not be disappointed after watching this tv show.
Storyline of RuPaul's Drag Race UK - Season 3
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I took an idea from Beth and decided to use this Wordless Wednesday by posting a recap of the 2010 year in pictures. Enjoy!
i have the same shirt you have in your march pictures. AND...can you take me with you on your trips to the tropical places you go? thanks!


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United States Trademark Rights Require More Than Domain Registration No Intellectual Property Rights in Giant Plunger
Waste of Legal Resources?
On April 24, 2013, in Trade Secrets, by Brian A. Hall
What was once declared UnIP, ultimately held to be a protectable trade secret.
The Court of Appeals of Texas has reversed a trial court's denial of Plaintiff Waste Management's seeking of declaratory and injunctive relief under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) to prevent the disclosure of information contained in waste tickets. A citizen made an open records request to the County for certain waste tickets related to the operation of the County Landfill, which is operated by Waste Management. Waste Management claimed that the the customer names, pricing, and volume of waste contained on a waste ticket was a trade secret, and thus excepted from disclosure under the TPIA.
Texas courts weigh six nonexclusive factors: (1) the extent to which the information is known outside the business; (2) the extent to which it is known by employees and others involved in the business; (3) the extent of measures taken to guard the secrecy of the information; (4) the value of the information to the business and to its competitors; (5) the amount of effort or money expended in developing the information; and (6) the ease or difficulty with which the information could be properly acquired or duplicated by others. Applying these factors, the Court first recognized that providing the information to the Country does not render the first factor in favor of a finding of no trade secret because "Providing trade secret information to a governmental body as required by it does not waive a company's trade secret protection." Second, with less than 20% of the company being able to see the pricing and volume related to the customer's waste, widespread knowledge did not favor a finding against trade secret protection. Third, employees were trained, signed confidentiality agreements, and safeguards were in place to protect the waste ticket information as trade secrets. Fourth, competitors would use the information to undercut Waste Management's pricing and thus force them to lose customers. Fifth, given that pricing negotiations can last for years, this factor favored a finding for trade secret protection. Sixth, a senior manager of Waste Management's testimony that "a party could not determine the volume and pricing information by sitting outside the landfill and observing trucks entering and leaving it" was enough to favor trade secret protection.
Ultimately, the Court reversed the trial court and found that the information on the waste tickets was indeed a trade secret.
While the Plaintiff was assuredly not happy with having to win on appeal, and thus pay for an appeal, it is likely happy with the final result. The Attorney General, for the Defendant, on the other hand, may feel that this was literally a waste.
Waste Mgmt. of Texas, Inc. v. Abbott, 11-11-00112-CV, 2013 WL 1632069 (Tex. App. Apr. 11, 2013).


From 15:00 to 18:00 the visitors can discover residency space & its doings.
Although international dance month has just passed, we will continue with the theme of dance at the Copper Leg Residency. Following Open Doors Day at the Copper Leg Residency, two dance performances will be held by our artists in residence, starting at 18:00. Program one will be given by Tara Catherine Pandeya, a California-based dancer, who is a specialist of Central Asian traditional dance. Program two will be performed by Finnish dancer Outi Elena Valanto, a former longtime resident of Vienna who works primarily through the medium of contemporary dance. The evening will conclude with an audience-participatory traditional circle-based folk dance from Afghanistan lead by Tara! Cake and cookies will be offered to the audience, along with local Estonian honey products. Come enjoy this sweet dance experience and get better acquainted with our artists in residence!
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Learning Object. Modular building block. Chunk. Reusable information object. Nugget. Whatever. The list goes on. But what is a learning object, exactly. More important, how and when should they be used? Learning Circuits in collaboration with SmartForce breakdown the types of learning objects--instruction, collaboration, practice, and assessment--that are currently developed by most e-learning suppliers.