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Mercedes announce details of new generation C-Class
The new Mercedes C-Class will be launched in spring 2011 and is a comprehensive modernisation. The front and rear sections of this best selling model have a more striking design. There is now a high-resolution colour display screen in the instrument cluster, an elegant new dashboard with grained surface and prominent decorative trim emphasising the premium character of the interior. Fuel consumption has been improved by up to 31 per cent. Efficiency-enhancing measures including new engines, the improved 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission and the ECO start/stop function also feature. Ten new driving assistance systems ranging from the standard ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection system to the optional DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control system are also now available for this model series for the first time.
"In terms of drive and protection systems the new-generation C-Class offers the same comfort and safety as our luxury models. High-grade interior features remind one of the new CLS, the C-Class sets completely new standards in its segment with respect to perceived value and quality," says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Sales & Marketing Director at Mercedes-Benz Cars. This interior modernisation is supplemented with a new telematics generation that not only includes completely redesigned displays, but also makes onboard internet access available.
A total of more than 2,000 new Mercedes parts distinguish the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class from its predecessor. The UK market launch of the Saloon and Estate versions will take place in March 2011.
The C-Class is the highest-selling model series for Mercedes-Benz. The current series has found well over one million buyers worldwide since its launch in March 2007 (98,000 UK sales). Since the introduction of the first C-Class in 1982 (then known as the model 190), Mercedes-Benz has sold more than 8.5 million vehicles in total in this segment. In 2010 too, the C-Class has repeatedly won top places in the registration statistics.
Dynamic, resolute, self-assured: the exterior
The front bumper has more expressive and dynamic contours, with the front section being brought in line with the brand's new design idiom. The radiator grille surround is now more prominent. The central air intake opens out upwards in a V-shape, forming a visual base unit for the radiator grille. Pronounced side sections extend from the sporty V-shape at the centre of the bumper. Continuing beneath the headlamps, these sections blend into the feature lines along the vehicle flanks, linking the front section with the sides. The side air inlets in the bumper are positioned low down, giving the car a more road-hugging appearance.
The Saloon and Estate now have a new aluminium bonnet, which contributes to weight reduction and therefore enhances fuel efficiency. Its contour in the area of the headlamps and radiator grille emphasises the V-shape of the front section more heavily than before. In conjunction with the newly designed headlamps, this gives the front section a more resolute impression.
The shape of the clear-lens headlamps has been modified to create a more dynamic and resolute impression, and to act together with the bonnet, radiator grille and bumper to emphasise the V-shape of the front section. This impression is reinforced by both the exterior form of the headlamps and the interior of the housings. The headlamps show their modernity by precision and an interplay between matt and high-sheen areas. The halogen headlamps are arranged in the classic way, with low beam on the outside, high beam on the inside and the indicators neatly arranged in the outer corner formed with the front wing.
If the optional bi-xenon headlamps with the Intelligent Light System (ILS) are specified, the impression of depth is reinforced by a row of lighting modules. A position light with a distinctive C-shape emphasises the night design. Behind it is a cornering light extending to the main headlamp module on the outside. All three levels are connected by a transverse strip extending through the complete headlamp interior with dark contrasts, shiny areas and matt areas. A visual base in the lower section of the headlamp is formed by a horizontal broadband LED indicator unit. The horizontal LED daytime running lamps in the bumper also make the C-Class unmistakable from a distance.
In the case of the rear bumper, the light-catching contours and dividing lines have been modified to emphasise the width of the Saloon and Estate even more strongly. This change is particularly obvious in the more steeply rising course of the side light-catching contours towards the tail lights. A continuous light-catching contour at the upper end of the rear bumper extends into the flanks to connect the rear end with the sides to emphasise the sporty character of the rear aspect. In the latest model, the tail lights are even more neatly integrated into the rear section by a continuous covering lens. The characteristic surface meander is now on the inside of the light, and reminiscent of preceding model series. The particular impression of depth is achieved by a centrally located LED indicator, which appears to float in front of the red upper and lower light bands with their more deeply set LEDs. The tail lights have a particularly high recognition factor in the dark.
The aerodynamics of the C-Class are a mark of the bodyshell's efficiency. With a Cd figure of 0.26 it not only sets the benchmark in its class, but also glides through the wind better than most compact cars with its drag area of Cd x A = 0.57 sq. m.
Sporty, high-quality interior
The main focus of the design work in the interior was on restyling the dashboard with its integrated screen and new surface grain. The touch surfaces of the controls are now also more finely detailed and galvanised. A stepped extension to the instrument cluster now also accommodates the central display. The instrument cluster and a discreet light-catching contour continue into the front passenger side while the central, trapezoidal air vents and the round vents on the outside are highlighted in detail by galvanised trim.
The large section of trim is an important part of the newly designed dashboard. This extends from the centre air vents across the front passenger side to the outer air vent, while the lower edge of the upper dashboard section continues into the beltlines of the door panels with a new surface grain.
The control panel of the new-generation communication and information unit has keys with high-gloss surface inserts. The combination of keys, high-gloss areas and a new knurled wheel design accentuates the enhanced interior. In conjunction with the new generation telematics generation, the C-Class is now available with a high-resolution colour display in the instrument cluster.
More power, lower consumption: the engines
An improvement of up to 31 per cent has been achieved in fuel consumption and all C-Class launch models will feature the ECO start/stop function as standard. All the engine variants are now classed as BlueEFFICIENCY units, showing that they are particularly efficient and environmentally compatible in their use of fuel. In future all automatic versions will feature the further-developed 7G-TRONIC PLUS
seven-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the overall ratio of all new powertrain variants has been optimised for better fuel economy.
All the petrol engines in the model series have direct injection. One of the highlights is the introduction of the new V6 petrol engine with its innovative and highly efficient BlueDIRECT process in the C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY. The quantum leap in efficiency is particularly well illustrated by the six-cylinder
unit: Power has increased considerably, the C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY delivering 306 hp and 370 Nm (previously 292 hp and 365 Nm).
The four-cylinder petrol engines, which made a great evolutionary leap forward
in 2009 and all feature direct injection and turbocharging and excel with high performance and exemplary economy.
All C-Class petrol models at a glance
Model* Cyl. cc hp
at rpm Nm from
rpm 0-62
mph (s) Top speed
mph MPG
NEDC
comb. CO2
C 180 BE 4/in-line 1796 156
(42.2) 148-160
2000 7.2 149 44.1 150-161
C 350 BE V6 3498 306
BE = BlueEFFICIENCY, * figures for automatic transmission, manual transmission in brackets
The most economical model in the Mercedes C-Class range has also become even more frugal: the C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with the manual six-speed transmission and the standard ECO start/stop function. This corresponds to 117 grams of CO2 per kilometre. In conjunction with the improved 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission and the ECO start/stop function included as standard, the C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY both deliver
top-class figures with a combined diesel consumption of 58.8 mpg. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 125 grams per kilometre.
All C-Class diesel models at a glance
at rpm Nm
mph (s) Top
C 200 CDI BE 4/in-line 2143 136
1600 7.1 149 58.9
Warning and intervening: the new driving assistance systems
With a total of ten new driving assistance systems ranging from ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection to DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control, the C-Class reaches a new level in safety. The assistance systems are based on the latest radar, camera and sensor technology, and cover frequent accident causes such as driving too closely, fatigue and darkness. The new assistance systems, some of which only warn and some which actively intervene in hazardous situations, at a glance:
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Blind Spot Assist
DISTRONIC PLUS
Speed Limit Assist
Parking guidance including PARKTRONIC
PRE-SAFE®Brake
More operating comfort, better connectivity: new-generation telematics
The new C-Class also sees the debut of a new telematics generation which will also be gradually introduced in other model series. Major new features include greater operating convenience, larger displays, telephone directory transfer, display of SMS messages, wireless music reproduction via Bluetooth and a USB interface now accommodated in the centre armrest.
The multimedia system COMAND Online now provides internet access for the first time (via the customers data enabled mobile phone). When the car is stationary, customers are able to browse freely or surf to a Mercedes-Benz Online service whose pages load particularly rapidly and are also easy to use while on the move. The integrated services include weather information and a special destination search via Google, as well as the option of downloading a route that has been previously configured on a PC using Google Maps and sent to the car. The navigation system of COMAND Online also has added functions.
Also new: routes covered can be recorded and repeated later, specific personal destinations can be imported via an SD card and four alternative routes can be displayed on the navigation map, one of them a particularly economical variation.
As a first in the C-Class, the Becker® MAP PILOT makes a low-cost navigation function, which can also be retrofitted, available for the entry-level Audio 20 CD radio. Its advantages over aftermarket solutions include integrated operation via the central controls and the Audio 20 display, a concealed location in the glove compartment and updating via an internet portal.
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20 Second Timeout: What Have We Learned During "LeBron-a-Palooza"?
If I was LeBron I'd stay in Cleveland. He can sign for another 3 years and if things don't work out he'll be able to do something else in another 3 years. I think the Cleveland roster deserves another chance to win and no potential team is better right now.
But, I'm betting that His Royal Basketball Highness will move to Gotham, as you put it.
In other words - we are about to learn what I suspected all along - Lebron is a douchebag.
Why is Lebron not realizing that by him not committing in Clevland long term, no top free agents in their right mind would come to cleveland.
If Lebron truly wanted to win and be the undisputed leader, he'll go to Chicago.
Why didn't Cleveland trade for Stoudemire instead of Jamison? At the least, this would've given Cleveland a better chance to win the 2010 title. And then Stoudemire would've had a tough time leaving Cleveland as a free agent if James re-signed.
In any case, if James returns to Cleveland, they will still have a great team that could very conceivably win a title.
I don't know how you can dispute Prokhorov's claim that LeBron's "brand" will be damaged by joining Wade and Bosh in Miami. You wrote "as if Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are somehow diminished because they each played with multiple Hall of Famers." While Johnson and Bird are not discredited as much as a modern player in a similar situation would be, their accomplishments are still dismissed somewhat by today's analysts due to their supporting casts. Aside from counting championship rings, the most common argument I've heard people make when they assert Jordan was better than Johnson or Bird is that the latter two had a lot more help. We recently discussed Jerry West's opinion of Kobe being the greatest Laker, which was based partially on Magic having played with better teammates than Kobe.
Kobe himself is another player whose accomplishments have been downgraded. For years, we saw people devalue Kobe's first three championships because he won them while playing with Shaq. Such talk has momentarily died down. However, I guarantee you that if Kobe ends up with six or seven rings, the Michael Jordan Fan Club will go on and on about how Kobe's first three rings don't "count" as much.
While I personally do not agree that a player should be diminished for having played with good teammates, it is undeniable that many basketball fans feel otherwise.
Anyway, there is also a crucial difference between LeBron going to Miami and players like Magic and Bird who had great teammates. Magic and Bird stayed with the teams that drafted them and it just so happened that those teams had (and continued to add) great talent. On the other hand, LeBron went to a new team (what simpled minded folks call "Dwyane Wade's team") in search of talent. LeBron will be portrayed as someone who didn't want the challenge of doing things "himself" (as if any player does things himself in a team sport, but that's another story). He will be portrayed as a coward who took the easy way out and didn't have what it took to be "the man."
People constantly talk about how winning is the most important thing. In judging individual players however, they want to have their cake and eat it too. They want players who not only win, but who appear to do so with minimal help.
Lebron chose Miami. Breaks Cleveland's heart on national T.V. I'm a Lakers fan but this . . . this is wrong. This turns my stomach.
We MUST have your thoughts on this David.
The level of backlash is STUNNING. Basically, outside of Miami, it is almost as if all of NBA fandom has joined in both commiseration with the poor fans of Cleveland and hatred for Lebron.
To use a ONE HOUR nationally televised LIVE show to basically insult your own city and fans and abandon them, that is unforgivable.
I think regardless of what he winds up doing in the future, his legacy has now truly been forever tainted. From basically just giving up on his team in the Celtics series to the self-promotion of the offseason and now this.
I thought Tiger Woods' fall from grace couldn't be greater but somehow Lebron has figured out how to match it . . . and WITHOUT the 14 mistresses!! This is stunning.
With LeBron's decision to join Miami, I think it's fair to say LeBron was sincere when he said that winning was the most important factor in his decision.
I agree with you that LeBron could have won a championship with Cleveland in the near future. I think Byron Scott is an excellent coach, and few minor tweaks would have given the Cavs what they needed to get over the hump.
It is debatable whether or not LeBron would have had a better chance of winning multiple titles in Cleveland than in Miami. Obviously the Heat face a lot of challenges. Egos must be handled, and they have to figure out how to play together. Also, Miami lacks the solid role players it needs. I agree with you that they might not even make it out of the East next season.
However, a guy like LeBron having an opportunity to play with an MVP caliber player and a perennial All-Star is not something that happens too often. The Heat may not have the right role players this moment, but they can be acquired. If not in the coming weeks, then maybe next summer. The point is, the Heat are set up to contend for at least the next five years. Adding role players is much easier than adding stars. LeBron probably felt frustrated coming close but ultimately short for so many years, and he probably felt there was a better chance of Miami eventually adding the right complementary pieces than there was of either the Cavs getting over the hump as currently constructed or of the Cavs adding a star player.
It is difficult to say what the better choice would have been for LeBron. However, Cleveland and Miami were the only two choices that really made sense to me if winning was his priority, and he chose one of those teams.
Finally, I just want to say that I think Dan Gilbert went a bit too far in his harsh criticism of LeBron. I understand that sports fans are loyal to certain teams and that it hurts when players do not seem to exhibit the same loyalty. On the other hand, as people often say these days, it's a business. It's tough to portray players as being selfish, unloyal villains for leaving certain teams when there are dozens of examples of teams casting aside players when it is convenient for them to do so.
My understanding is that the proposed Amare trade was vetoed by Phx owner Robert Sarver, not the Cavs.
I think that the whole business about "whose" team it is when a team wins a championship is somewhat overrated. Were the 1980 Lakers Kareem's team or Magic's team? Kareem won the regular season MVP, then he got hurt during the Finals and Magic won the Finals MVP.
If the Heat win a championship with LeBron and Wade playing at an All-NBA level then they both deserve as much credit as Shaq and Kobe both deserve for winning titles while playing at an All-NBA level (I am assuming that Bosh will clearly be the third option).
Just because LeBron has conducted himself without class off of the court I am not going to suddenly change how I evaluate players. I had countless arguments with people here over the years about how much Kobe's rings with Shaq "should count" and I always said that Kobe played at an All-NBA level at that time so Kobe's rings "should count" for a lot.
Obviously, when comparing players' legacies some weight should be given to what kind of help they had but I am assuming that if the Heat win a title then LeBron will have made a major contribution.
The larger issue here that I think some people are slowly beginning to understand is why I have been hesitant all along to say that LeBron is far superior to Kobe; Kobe's skill set is more complete and he is more savvy in terms of what it takes to beat elite teams but LeBron has refined his skill set and he is more durable and more physically imposing now. I thought that Kobe was the best player in the NBA for the first month and a half of last season but that LeBron had a better overall regular season after injuries slowed Kobe down. Then, during the playoffs, we saw Kobe rise to the occasion repeatedly while LeBron quit. There is a backlash now against LeBron because of his narcissism but instead of overreacting people should simply realize that the happy medium that I have been describing all along is in fact correct.
I agree with you that LeBron's decision to go to Miami can be much more easily justified on the basis of winning than if LeBron had chosen N.Y. or N.J.
However, I also think that the Cavs would have remained a serious title contender this season if LeBron had re-signed.
Talking about multiple titles for LeBron in either locale is looking too far into the future. Let's see him win one title and then we can talk about his chances of winning more than one; after this year's debacle versus Boston it is reasonable to ask just how much help LeBron really needs to win a title, because he had a very good supporting cast this time around but he set the tone for failure by not trying hard all of the time.
Gilbert's remarks were certainly harsh but I think he was right on target and he made it clear that he objected not so much to LeBron leaving but rather how LeBron handled the entire process. After Gilbert spent so much money to get over the salary cap to try to put together a winning team before LeBron became a free agent LeBron could have at least given Gilbert a phone call before blabbing on air to Jim Gray and Gray's ESPN cohorts.
"I think that the whole business about "whose" team it is when a team wins a championship is somewhat overrated. Were the 1980 Lakers Kareem's team or Magic's team? Kareem won the regular season MVP, then he got hurt during the Finals and Magic won the Finals MVP.
Obviously, when comparing players' legacies some weight should be given to what kind of help they had but I am assuming that if the Heat win a title then LeBron will have made a major contribution."
I agree with you on all of the above. However, I was not trying to argue that LeBron's future accomplishments SHOULD be diminished by him joining the Heat, but rather that they would be diminished in the eyes of a very large number of basketball fans. I think you and I are in the minority on this issue. There are all of the examples that I cited in a previous post. Also, since LeBron's announcement, numerous people have argued that LeBron took the easy way out, that he doesn't have it in him to be "the man," and that his "legacy" and "brand" will be permanently damaged. Unfortunately, things such as "legacy" and "brand" are not determined by reasonable people using sound logic but rather by the opinions of the masses. If LeBron is portrayed as having copped out over and over (as he will be), and if enough people buy it, it doesn't matter whether or not his legacy SHOULD be diminished. What will matter is the prevailing opinion.
I totally agree that LeBron could have won had he stayed in Cleveland.
I think he should be given a little credit in his choice of Miami. Many people said he was too egotistical and concerned about his "brand" to go there. I'm not saying he doesn't have a huge ego (he obviously does), but going to Miami does say something about his priorities.
If LeBron wanted to swing for the fences in terms of his "brand" and his "legacy," New York would have made the most sense. Everything that happens there is magnified. Patrick Ewing and a cast of overachieving journeymen were built up as credible rivals to the Bulls. In what other city would a John Starks dunk in a series which was eventually lost go down as such a celebrated moment? Combine a huge media market with sophisticated basketball fans starving for a successful team, and LeBron could have gone down as a larger-than-life figure.
I completely agree with people who were disgusted by LeBron's decision to announce his choice on a one-hour ESPN special. When I heard that was his plan, I thought it basically meant he would stay in Cleveland. To leave in such a way would appear totally classless. I didn't think LeBron and his "team" were so naive.
Gilbert made some valid points, but let's not act like he is free of blame. Many reports depict him as an enabler who was a big part of the problem. I agree with people who say something strange was going on in Game 5 against Boston. But for Gilbert to assert that LeBron "quit" an all of the games he mentioned is a little ridiculous. The whole notion of a player "quitting" is getting out of hand. Does any loss in which LeBron takes less than 30 shots count as quitting now?
I don't think LeBron did a great job in handling the whole process. As for the actual act of him leaving, however, I think it is unfair to paint him as an ungrateful brat who "abandoned" Cleveland. I think too often players are held to standards that teams and organizations are not. Over and over, I've seen teams cast aside "loyal," celebrated players for business reasons. Where is the loyalty on the organization's part? I wish people would acknowledge how cold and calculated sports organizations are and not act so surprised when individual players exhibit the same qualities.
I understand your point and it may very well be true that in other people's eyes LeBron's "brand" and/or his "legacy" will be diminished in some way even if he wins multiple titles in Miami but from my perspective if he plays at a high level on a championship team then he will enhance his "legacy" as an all-time great. If LeBron gets injured or something else happens to make him a significantly less valuable player then a Heat championship will not mean as much in terms of LeBron's standing among the all-time greats.
I think that the value of playing in New York--both in terms of the roster/organization and in terms of marketing--is vastly overrated and I made it quite clear years ago that I never believed that LeBron would sign with the Knicks.
I agree that Gilbert was an "enabler" for LeBron and I am sure that he regrets that decision now. I wonder if LeBron's friends/hangers on will be receiving job titles and credentials with the Heat.
I can't speak for what Gilbert means when he says that LeBron quit but it is clear to me that LeBron did not play with maximum effort in several playoff games, most notably game five when the Cavs could have taken a 3-2 lead versus the Celtics. I don't gauge "quitting" by stats or shot attempts but by effort; I don't know about game six versus Orlando in 2009 (one of the games that Gilbert mentioned) but I am quite confident that LeBron quit in game five versus Boston, plus game two versus Boston as well.
You are right that loyalty is a two way street--and the Cavs could actually be faulted for not being loyal to Mike Brown--but the Cavs were very loyal to LeBron and he treated them like garbage. If LeBron's main goal was to play with two other max level players then he should have said that--to Gilbert, at least, even if he did not want to announce that publicly--and I am sure that Gilbert would have done his best to make it happen (I am not just talking about this summer but moves that Gilbert could have made in previous years if LeBron had been more forthright).
I think the recent comments by Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson reinforce my view that signing with Miami has hurt LeBron's "brand."
Of course, I think their comments are unfair. Maybe Jordan should have demanded the Bulls trade Pippen once it became clear that Pippen was a star. Then Michael would have had an opportunity to compete against one of the best rather than cop out and play with him. As for Magic, the team that drafted him had the best player in the league. Maybe Magic should have demanded a trade so he could have a chance to try to beat Kareem rather than get him the ball.
It does seem as if LeBron's "brand" has taken at least a temporary hit, though I suspect that winning one or two titles will mitigate if not eliminate that damage.
I am less interested in LeBron's "brand" than I am interested in his productivity as a player, both from an individual standpoint and from the standpoint of helping a team to win a championship. I am disappointed that LeBron quit during the Boston series and that he seems much more interested in recruiting players for Miami than he ever was in recruiting players for a Cleveland franchise that bent over backwards to cater to his every whim.
I agree with you that Magic and MJ's comments are unfair; the problem with LeBron James is not that he decided to team up with Wade and Bosh but the way that he handled the whole free agency process and the fact that he very obviously quit on the Cavaliers when they had an excellent chance to win a championship.
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20 – Catherine Prasifka
Genres: Debut | Fiction | Irish Writing | Novel
Welcome to Day 20 of our 2022 West Cork Literary Festival Advent Calendar. Our author today is Catherine Prasifka.
Catherine Prasifka was born in Dublin in 1996. She studied English Literature at Trinity College Dublin and has an MLitt in Fantasy from the University of Glasgow. She is obsessed with learning about how stories work and has ruined nearly all of her favourite books and movies by overanalysing them. She works as a creative writing teacher in Dublin. None of This Is Serious, her first novel is published by Canongate.
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Le Costume blanc è un album discografico del cantante francese Joe Dassin, pubblicato nel 1975 dalla CBS Disques.

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 Il faut naître à Monaco (Pierre Delanoë, Claude Lemesle, Joe Dassin) 3:56
 Chanson triste (Pierre Delanoë, Claude Lemesle, Bernard Estardy) 04:00
 Le Costume blanc (Pierre Delanoë, Claude Lemesle, Joe Dassin) 3:06
 L'Albatros (G. Lenorman, Pierre Delanoë, Vito Pallavicini, Toto Cutugno, Tonet) 03:05
 Alors qu'est-ce que c'est? (Stevie Wonder) adattamento in francese a cura di (Pierre Delanoë et Claude Lemesle) 2:41

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 Ça va pas changer le monde (Vito Pallavicini, Joe Dassin, Pino Massara) 03:00
 Salut  (Vito Pallavicini, Toto Cutugno, Pasquale Losito) 03:20
 Carolina  Des Parton 3:14
 C'est la nuit (Johanna Hall, John Hall) 2:50
 Ma musique (Gavin Sutherland) 02:50
 Piano mécanique'' (Pierre Delanoë, Claude Lemesle, Claude Bolling) 02:36

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The embodiment of genius and the pre-eminent scientist of the modern age, his theories and discoveries have profoundly affected the way people view and understand the world and their place in it. Einstein was also known as a philosopher and humanist who was keenly interested in and concerned about the affairs of the world.
His sagacious, wise, and humorous quotations, letters, and articles are widely used throughout popular culture as well as in historical and academic works. Einstein's name and image are instantly recognizable everywhere in the world.
Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist and the most famous scientist in human history. He developed the general theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics, alongside quantum mechanics. He is perhaps best known in popular culture for his mass/energy equivalence formula E=mc2. In 1921 he received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his "services to theoretical physics", and in particular his discovery of the photoelectric effect, a pivotal step in the evolution of quantum theory.
Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany on March 14, 1879. As a child, he exhibited an extraordinary curiosity for and understanding of the mysteries of science. The young Einstein also took music lessons, playing both violin and piano; stoking a passion for music that he maintained throughout his life. Moving first to Italy and then Switzerland, the young prodigy graduated from high school in 1896.
In 1905, while working as a patent clerk in Bern, Switzerland, Einstein had what came to be known as his "Annus Mirabilis" (miracle year). It was during this time that the young physicist obtained his Doctorate degree and published four of his most influential research papers, including the Special Theory of Relativity, the Photoelectric Effect, Brownian Motion, and Mass/Energy Equivalence, and his worldwide fame was assured. In 1915, Einstein completed his General Theory of Relativity, and brought to the world a fuller understanding of the interaction of space, time and gravity.
Einstein emigrated to the United States in 1933. He accepted a professorship in Princeton, New Jersey at the prestigious institute for Advanced Study. He remained active in scientific, political and social matters until he passed away in 1955 at the age of 76.
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In 1999 Albert Einstein was recognized by TIME Magazine as the "Person of the Century". Einstein's intellect, along with his wise and passionate dedication to the causes of social justice and pacifism, left humanity with a fuller understanding of its place in the universe and with pioneering moral guidance for future generations.
Quoted in interview by G.S. Viereck, October 26, 1929.
Reprinted in "Glimpses of the Great" (1930).
From the memoirs of William Miller, an editor.
Quoted in Life magazine, May 2, 1955.
There is no U-turn and no stopping.
To Johanna Fantova, October 9, 1948.
The value in the achievement lies in the achieving.
Look into nature, and then you will understand it better.
Quoted by Margo Einstein a letter to Carl Seelig, May 8, 1955.
it is also not of value.
Aphorism, June 27, 1927. Einstein Archives 35-582.
as long as they keep moving.
To son Eduard, February 5, 1930.
I myself should be dead already, but I am still here.
Quoted in The New York Times, June 20, 1932.
I am content in my later years.
myself nor the next person seriously.
To P. Moos, March 30, 1950.
If A is success in life, then A = x + y + z.
Said to Samuel J. Woolf in Berlin, Summer 1929.
Published in The New York Times, August 18, 1929.
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"American coronavirus vaccine killed five Ukrainians."
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By Tom Kertscher July 30, 2020
There's no evidence that a US COVID-19 vaccine killed 5 Ukrainians
The alleged testing and deaths have not been reported on by any mainstream news organizations.
The claim is by a website known for producing pro-Russian disinformation.
Two global databases show no testing in Ukraine for a coronavirus vaccine.
In June, 35% of Americans in one poll said they definitely won't or probably won't take a coronavirus vaccine, which has yet to be developed.
In the same Fairleigh Dickinson University survey, 28% said they are not confident that a COVID-19 vaccine will be both effective and safe.
Then this headline was widely shared on Facebook:
"American coronavirus vaccine killed five Ukrainians."
The headline appeared on a four-paragraph article posted July 18 on News Front, which calls itself a Crimea-based news agency. In 2014, the Crimea region of Ukraine was annexed by Russia, an act the United States considers illegal.
The post was flagged as part of Facebook's efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. (Read more about our partnership with Facebook.)
We found multiple reports that News Front is known for producing pro-Russian disinformation, but no evidence to back the headline.
"I don't know of any Americans who have or who are doing COVID-19 vaccine testing in Ukraine," Dr. Matthew Laurens of the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health told PolitiFact.
Pursuit of a vaccine
As we've reported, regarding a possible vaccine:
Worldwide, as of early July, there were roughly 160 vaccine projects under way worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
Scientists are expressing cautious optimism that a vaccine can be ready to go by the late spring of 2021, although it's unclear how much longer it would take to distribute the vaccine widely.
Five possible vaccines, including one being developed by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and Cambridge, Mass.-based biotechnology firm Moderna, are in phase 3 clinical trials; once those trials are completed, they would be candidates for approval. Another 12 vaccines have begun phase 2 trials. And more than 100 other vaccines that haven't begun clinical trials are in the pipeline.
No COVID-19 vaccine trials in Ukraine are listed in the federal ClinicalTrials.gov database, which tracks privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world; and none are listed in the ISRCTN registry, another global research registry.
The article claims that, using a vaccine that had not been tested on people in the United States, American virologists tested residents in the area of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
stated on December 29, 2020 in a Facebook post
Says COVID-19 vaccines have "experimental technology never before used on humans" and that some "contain nanochips which can electronically track recipients."
By Tom Kertscher • January 4, 2021
A spokesman for what was identified as the People's Militia of the LPR was quoted as saying that of 15 people tested, five died "from complications caused by the infection."
Of the 15 allegedly tested, 10 were said to be from the Ukrainian military, as were four of the dead.
LPR, which stands for Luhansk People's Republic, has asserted governmental authority over a region in eastern Ukraine without the authorization of the government of Ukraine since 2014, according to GlobalSecurity.org, which does research on homeland security and related topics.
The ruble has mostly replaced the Ukrainian currency there and "a strong pro-Russian and anti-Western ideology prevails," according to Carnegie Europe, part of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Washington, D.C. think tank.
No confirmation
Our searches of Google and Nexis turned up no mainstream news reports or other authoritative accounts of what was in the article.
"This is an obvious fake," Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, told PolitiFact.
Based in New York with staff in Ukraine, the group says it "works to educate the public in the United States about the post-Communist world from the Balkans to Central Asia."
StopFake, a prominent fact-checking organization in Ukraine, reported that other websites in the LPR region and Russian news sites had carried similar articles about the alleged testing and deaths. It labeled the stories fake.
"The entire story is completely made up," StopFake reported, based on an interview with a spokesperson for Ukraine's Armed Forces Medical Service Corps. The spokesperson noted that in recent months, no foreign medical specialists had visited Ukraine's military.
News Front's reputation
As for News Front, StopFake reported in May that it is "a pro-Kremlin outlet with a record of publishing conspiratorial stories, including other fake news about the coronavirus."
(The New York Times reported that StopFake, hired earlier this year by Facebook to help curb the flow of Russian propaganda and other false news across its platform in Ukraine, is battling accusations of ties to the Ukrainian far right and of bias in its fact-checking, and that the International Fact-Checking Network is conducting an "interim assessment" of StopFake. The IFCN is based at the Poynter Institute, which owns PolitiFact.)
Other organizations have issued similar warnings about News Front.
In August 2019, EUvsDisinfo, which says it responds to Russian disinformation against the EU, wrote that News Front operates from Crimea and "has always been a reliable source of disinformation. The site... is ambitiously publishing lies in eight languages."
Coda Story, a nonprofit journalism site that focuses on in-depth reporting and fighting disinformation in Eurasia, reported from Crimea in 2018 on the leader of News Front. The pro-Moscow News Front has "carved out a reputation for its staunchly pro-Kremlin line and a steady output of stories which media monitors such as Stop Fake say are false or deliberately inflammatory," according to Coda Story.
News Front did not reply to our requests for information.
With no evidence to back a claim that was made by a source known for disinformation, we rate the claim False.
News Front, post (archived here), July 18, 2020
StopFake, "Fake: Americans Testing Coronavirus Vaccine on Ukraine's Military," July 21, 2020
StopFake, "Russian news site distorts U.S. coronavirus poll," May 28, 2020
StopFake, "When you can't trust a liar is lying – whom can you trust?", Aug. 23, 2019
EUvsDisinfo, "When You Can't Trust A Liar Is Lying – Who Can You Trust?", Aug. 21, 2019
Email, Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, July 29, 2020
Coda Story, "Meet The Kremlin's Keyboard Warrior in Crimea," May 29, 2018
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If the person you're shopping for is into makeup, I would definitely recommend checking out Sephora's value set section! You can get lots of different makeup for a (usually) good value, and it makes it easy to since you don't have to pick a specific item. I've done reviews on a few, including the Too Faced Sweet Smells of Christmas set and the Ofra On Holiday Set (not found at Sephora, but the Ofra website).
If Sephora is out of your budget, I'd recommend Ulta or any drug store! They usually have cheaper box sets or full-size products if you know what brands/makeup items the person you're shopping for is into.
If you're looking to add some small filler gifts or need a cheap spot to get nice stuff, I highly recommend Target's Dollar Spot! I absolutely love seeing what cute new items they add every time I go, and honestly their stationery is amazing! I just adore getting new washi tapes, stickers, and notepads from there. They also have lots of self-care items, like bath salts, lotions, and slippers! If the person you're shopping for is in need of home decor, they have lots of options as well! Really, the Dollar Spot is just perfect no matter what you need (or want).
I'm not sure if you shop at Target often, but around the holiday's they have little displays set up that have themes to them and are located all over the store. In the women's clothing, they have a bunch of makeup sets, masks, journals, mugs, etc. which are all perfect for someone who you might not have an specific idea of what they want! I also can't help but shop those little kiosks for gifts to me. They're just so perfect!
If you're unsure of what size the person you're shopping for is, I'd recommend getting cute accessories instead! You could do a matching hat, scarf, and glove set, just one item, or a combination. You could also do jewelry, like earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. If you're doing something like a Secret Santa, fuzzy socks are always a great choice! After all, who doesn't love warm feet?
Subscription boxes are a great idea if you don't know what to get someone but you know their interests and want to give them something that'll last for a while! A three-month subscription would be a wonderful way to keep the gifts coming, and you don't have to stress about picking something specific out for a person. Here's some suggestions of boxes I've gotten and loved!
For makeup, Ipsy and Sephora Play ($10 each) are a great & inexpensive purchase. If you want to spend a little more, Boxycharm ($21) always has rave reviews, however I've never tried it and can't say if I like it or not.
For stationery, Pipsticks ($10/$15 depending on if you get the Pro subscription or not) is awesome for the creative sticker lover, and Simply Gilded ($30) is a good choice for someone you really want to treat who enjoys washi tapes and other small, cute trinkets (you can see the November 2018 box on my Instagram if you're curious!).
There are tons of options for other boxes as well, like gaming boxes, snack boxes, healthy food/work out boxes, etc., so just shop around to see what would fit the person you're shopping for best!
Hopefully these five ideas are helpful, especially if you're in a rush to finish your shopping in the next week (just like me)! Obviously there are a ton more ideas that haven't been brought up, but these were the one's I felt were easiest to get quickly.
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e. What's Happening At RMC
"What is happening to the MacKenzie Building…?"
RMC Alumni Association / May 4, 2009
Renovation to MacKenzie…
By: Major Julia Atherley – College Engineering Officer
While it is always an inspiration to view the Canada flag waving majestically above the MacKenzie clock tower, these days, if you allow your view to drop to ground level at the MacKenzie Building you're sure to notice the fencing, dust, workers and material that is typical of a busy construction site. You may wonder, "What is happening to the MacKenzie Building, and why so close to Grad?"
This grand RMC signature building, constructed in 1876, is receiving some well deserved TLC under the MacKenzie Basement Renovation Project. The basement is being renovated, so that it may be used for administration and classrooms. The building problems being remedied are quite extensive. The foundation was leaking because of the buildup of ground water outside the building. The space below the floor was originally built to allow water to flow through. However, over the years, water had pooled and the floor had rotted. The structural integrity of the walls had deteriorated due to rot. The heating, electrical and telecommunications systems did not function well enough to meet modern standards.
Work started with a controlled demolition operation in 2007. When the wall and floor coverings were removed, some building secrets emerged. For instance the floor joists were made from large cedar logs, many of which still had their original bark. Although they were 140 years old, some were in excellent condition. However most of the joists had suffered exposure to water and were rotten. Old iron fireplace mantels were revealed as well as beautiful wainscoting and tin ceilings typical of the era. When the exterior of the building was excavated rusted and damaged water and sewer lines were discovered.
The renovation not only will create a pleasant working environment, it will retain areas with special features in character with this heritage gem. For instance, one room that was found to be in the best condition is being restored to the original state. It will include wainscoting, a tin ceiling, wood floor and a glass panel, through which anyone interested in heritage architecture can view the original cedar log floor joists. Limestone walls will be featured in many areas, including a meeting room located under the base of the Clock Tower.
Fortunately the landscaping of the front of the MacKenzie Building will be completed in time for enjoyment during this year's Graduation. The rear of the building will be completed in September. And proudly, this grand old symbol of RMC will be preserved for many years to come.
"What is happening to the MacKenzie building…?" according to Saint-Jean…
Les couleurs du Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean flottait fièrement sur la bâtisse Mackenzie au Collège militaire royal du Canada à Kingston la fin de semaine du 18 et 19 avril dernier. Le bleu était au rendez-vous!
Royal Military College Saint-Jean's colours were flying up high on the MacKenzie Building at Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston on April 18-19, 2009. Blue was in!
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Paralyzed accident victim receives $3 million work comp settlement
On Behalf of David Klein | Jan 12, 2012 | Construction Accidents
We have previously written about the dangers of construction work in New York and elsewhere. These workers face unique hazards that most of us will never encounter in a typical office setting.
And construction accidents at road construction sites are often especially dangerous or deadly because of the added hazard of moving traffic.
Nearly 11 years after the construction-site car accident that left him with quadriplegia, a Pennsylvania man recently reached a workers' compensation settlement of $3 million. According to his attorney, the settlement might be among the highest workers' compensation settlements in the United States.
In 2001, when the man was just 31 years old, he was working as a flagman at a road construction site. At about 10:30 on a morning in January, an allegedly drunk driver sped around several stopped vehicles and struck him. Witnesses say he flew 15 feet in the air and landed nearly 60 feet away from where he had been struck.
The accident left him with a partially severed spinal cord, a broken neck, a brain injury and various broken bones. He remains paralyzed to this day and requires around-the-clock medical care.
He eventually received a substantial award in a 2004 personal injury lawsuit, but his workers' compensation settlement required several years of negotiations. According to his attorney, there were many issues to resolve regarding factors such as his future medical needs, Social Security and a Medicare fund.
Catastrophic on-the-job accidents often have a complex aftermath that can take years to sort out. That's why it's important for injured workers to seek the help of a qualified and compassionate workers' compensation attorney.
This man's attorney said: "I think about Joe often. Within the confines of the law, we have done the best that we can for [him], but we can't put his life back to where it used to be."
Source: The Times Herald, "Lower Pottsgrove man wins worker's comp award in Bucks crash case," Carl Hessler Jr., Dec. 16, 2011


At Tibirita, fire-eaters, clowns and trapeze artists, a seductive show as in the best circus traditions. But these acrobats have little in common with the circus artists. They are, in fact, the Colombian army soldiers who - at the height of the peace process between the government and the rebels of the FARC - have chosen this unique art forms to promote peace and the activities of the army.
"I would say that the circus is a very important tool - explains the director, Major Sergeant Francisco Yela – it allows us to talk directly with the people and to promote peace and tranquility of the area" "Normally, soldiers do anything but this- adds soldier Garcia, who plays the role of the clown Sancocho - they patrol the mountains and shoot. When the audience comes to see the show, they become eager to know us, and the children become attached, they want to play with us, and they greet us on the street, that's wonderful."
Thus the "Columbia Circus" put on a show in the city of Tibirita. That's the symbol of the guerrilla because it is the birthplace of Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha, one of the most famous Colombian 90s narcos.
"This initiative of the army is undoubtedly deserving - said a young spectator – every action done for the rural population, which is the most vulnerable to the powers of the narcos and the rebels, is always welcome".
The initiative was launched for the first time in the 90s but today it is giving a big hand to lift the image of the Columbian army, shaken from several episodes of scandal and corruption.


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A "people pleaser" is someone who has a difficult time saying no to someone. They will go out of your way to help other people and are always there for their friends and family. At first, this sounds like an accommodating person, however, being a "people pleaser" can significantly affect your mental and physical health.
Do you apologize even when something might not have been your fault?
Do you adjust your behavior to fit into various social groups?
Do you need praise to feel as though you have a done a good job?
Do you actively agree with others to avoid a conflict?
Do you feel responsible for other peoples' feelings?
Do you feel uncomfortable if someone is angry at you?
Do you hide your emotions from others when you are hurt?
Do you find yourself unable to say no to others?
Not all the side effects of being a "people pleaser" are negative. It can be fulfilling to go out of your way to do things for your loved ones, and there will be times at work when you will go out of your way to please people, such as new clients or your boss. As a "people pleaser," you become great at resolving conflicts, and building connects in your personal and professional life, but what are the unseen side effects?
People are usually quick to catch on if you are never capable of saying no, which will lead to being taken advantage of. Some people will take advantage of your willingness to keep them happy and use you as often as they can. This applies to colleagues and family members. As much as you would like to be available all the time for your spouse and/or children this is not always the best idea. All your time ends up revolving around other people.
By putting your own needs on the back burner, you may begin to resent the very people you are striving to please which can lead to passive-aggressive behavior. The self-neglect will cause stress, depression, and anxiety, threatening your mental health.
Your mental health is not the only thing that will have a negative impact. Whether your struggle with your weight, depression or addiction you need time to yourself to maintain your physical health. It may be going to an AA meeting, your therapist/doctor, or just spending an hour at the gym.
You may now be wondering what you can do to make time for yourself. There are three things you can do to start making time for yourself. First, realize that you do have a choice and practice saying no. Saying no can be hard and you may find yourself feeling guilty, therefore practicing is a must!
The next time someone asks you for a favor ask yourself, "Is their need more important than your own?" You may know that their need is not more important, but the idea of saying no and upsetting your friend or family member seems upsetting. Take a deep breath and say no with conviction. The first no will be the hardest, but you need to remember the benefits of taking care of your own needs.
Lastly, you do not need to explain your decision. People often feel they need to defend their decision and explain why they have said no. By explaining your reasoning, you are giving the other person power to convince you that your needs can be taken care of another time. "You can go to the gym tomorrow; one day won't hurt you." By keeping your reasoning to yourself, you are taking away their ability to convince you that their needs are more important than your own.
Being a "people pleaser" is a hard habit to break, but at the end of the day you will feel more accomplished by taking care of yourself, and it will free up your time to say "yes" to the people you actually want to help instead of feeling obligated to help.


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Who doesn't love an ultra-romantic look for their wedding day? The leaf, vine and floral motifs that adorn this silk white strapless gown give it a fantastical element reminiscent of Shakespeare. The silk white embroidered tulle long-sleeve jacket extends the elegance around the shoulders and down the bride's arms. To complete this outfit, we'd add a pair of Uneek "Formosa" Inside-Out Diamond Hoop Earrings, which aligns with the overall nature design while also adding a hint of sparkle to the look.
Each Danielle Frankel gown pushes the limits. From jumpsuits to dresses that look like cropped trench coats, there's no shortage of drama for spring 2020. This dress plays with texture and movement for a dance-ready look. To complement the elegant plunging neckline, we chose the Uneek Lightning Bolt Diamond Pendant. This relatively simple piece of jewelry commands enough attention to contribute to a stand-out wedding day outfit without distracting.
Gala by Galia Lahav transported us to Wonderland with their Spring 2020 wedding dresses. Towering mushrooms, tea party tables and humanoid roses set the scene for a collection that was just outstanding as the space around it. To complement the rosy setting, unique presentation of the collection and the hair accessory of this particular look, we chose to pair the dress with one of the most unique bracelets we've ever made. Featuring rose, white and rose gold adorned with pink, yellow and white diamonds, the Uneek Pave Colored Diamond Wide Link Bracelet is just as eclectic as Wonderland.
Spring may have just sprung, but we're already daydreaming about fall after seeing Willowby by Watters' fall 2019 wedding dresses. With plenty of Coachella and boho vibes, these dresses are for the woman who's wild at heart. This dress featured leaf and floral motifs while showcasing an elegant off-the-shoulder fringe that gave off a desert-chic look. Running with that idea of warmth and considering the warmer palette that comes with fall, we chose our "Sunburst" Oval Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring to be the bride's accessory of choice — because sometimes the engagement ring is the only accessory you need on your big day.


Antoinette Pinchot Bradlee's understated beauty, quiet charm and her second marriage, to future Washington Post executive editor Benjamin C. Bradlee, placed her on an elite social plateau in the nation's capital in the late 1950s and 1960s.
"Tony" Bradlee gradually withdrew from the demands of being a Washington hostess and wife of a hard-driving editor. By all accounts, she found journalism uninspiring. She was divorced from Ben Bradlee in the mid-1970s and channeled a great deal of her energy to a growing interest in the fine arts as well as the spiritual philosophy movement started by Russian-born mystic George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff.
Mrs. Bradlee, 87, died Nov. 9 at the Ingleside at Rock Creek retirement community in the District. She had dementia, said her daughter Rosamond Casey.
While Mrs. Bradlee's life with her husband Ben was in many ways charmed — private dinners at the White House and weekend getaways at Hyannis Port, Mass., with the Kennedys — it also had enduring sorrows. Their circle included Mrs. Bradlee's older sister, Mary Meyer, a painter whose murder in 1964 on the C&O Canal towpath remains unsolved.
Mrs. Bradlee subsequently found the diary, which appeared to disclose her sister's affair with late President John F. Kennedy. Mrs. Bradlee and her husband, who was serving as head of Newsweek's Washington bureau, turned the diary over to Angleton with the promise that the CIA would destroy it.
More than a decade later, Mrs. Bradlee was upset when she heard Angleton had not kept his word. Through an intermediary, she got the diary back and set it on fire.
Antoinette Eno Pinchot was born in New York on Jan. 15, 1924, to a politically active family.
Her father, Amos, was a lawyer, founding member of the Progressive Party and an antiwar advocate during World War I. Her mother, the former Ruth Pickering, was a writer and critic for left-wing publications such as the Masses, the Nation and the New Republic. Her uncle Gifford Pinchot, a friend of president Theodore Roosevelt, was a former Pennsylvania governor and became the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service.
Tony Pinchot was a graduate of the Brearley School in New York and in 1945 graduated from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She worked on the staff of Vogue magazine before her marriage, in 1947, to lawyer Steuart L. Pittman, who later served as Kennedy's assistant defense secretary.
While on a European trip with her sister in 1954, she met Bradlee, who was then chief European correspondent for Newsweek. They divorced their spouses, wed in 1956 and settled in Washington, where then-Sen. Kennedy (D-Mass) was a Georgetown neighbor.
Mrs. Bradlee told Kennedy biographer Sally Bedell Smith that on a particularly festive 46th birthday party for then-President Kennedy in 1963, he made a pass, which she rebuffed.
Ben Bradlee joined The Post in 1965 and three years later became its executive editor, aggressively transforming the paper into one of the country's most respected dailies. He wrote in his memoir that their marriage began to disintegrate because of his near-total devotion to The Post, combined with his wife's desire to seek spiritual fulfillment through her artwork and Gurdjieff.
Survivors include four children from her first marriage, Andrew Pittman of Washington, Nancy Pinchot of New Haven, Conn., Rosamond Casey of Charlottesville and Tamara Pittman of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two children from her second marriage, Dominic "Dino" Bradlee of Hydra, Greece, and Marina Murdock of Purcellville; a stepson, Benjamin Bradlee Jr. of Cambridge, Mass.; and 13 grandchildren.
Having studied art at Washington's Corcoran School, Mrs. Bradlee was a ceramicist, jeweler and, in her final years, a painter. She earned a strong review for her concrete sculptures at her first and only solo exhibition, in 1972 at Washington's Jefferson Place Gallery.


Fox scored a game-high 30 points (11-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT) while adding eight assists, five rebounds and a steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 102-94 win over the Knicks.
Twelve of his points came in the final six minutes of the game, as Fox nearly single-handedly staved off a late push by New York. It's the third time this season he's popped for 30-plus points, and the second-year guard's breakout campaign has solidified his spot as one of the foundation pieces for a rebuilding Kings squad.


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Better healthcare for the poor
"Healthcare reform has largely ignored the poor. The healthcare safety net has far too many holes, and the Affordable Care Act builds on a flawed system of health insurance. Lower income families, especially those enrolled in Medicaid, have a difficult time finding doctors who will accept their coverage. Insurance is of little value if doctors will not work with your insurer."
May 21, 2014 Medicaid, StatesBy Donny Grover
King v. Sebelius: If The Plain Meaning Of The ACA Was Good Enough For Congress, Then It's Good Enough For The Fourth Circuit
'Last week, a panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., heard oral arguments in King v. Sebelius. King is one of four cases challenging the implementation of ObamaCare's Exchange subsidies, and the penalties they trigger, through federal Exchanges. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provides those subsidies only "through an Exchange established by the State." '
May 20, 2014 Implementation, Legal ChallengesBy Donny Grover
Another "specious" defense of Obamacare
"The New York Times is lawyering again in defense of the Affordable Care Act in an editorial tendentiously titled More Specious Attacks on Reform. Hence the tendentious title of this post. In reality, legal arguments typically have two sides and dismissing one as specious (or frivolous) is almost always unwarranted and undermines the credibility of the critic, in this case the editorial writer of the Times."
May 20, 2014 Legal ChallengesBy Donny Grover
ObamaCare's Regional Problems
'A new poll of likely voters in the states and districts with the most competitive Senate and House races brings more bad news for President Obama and his party.
"In the congressional districts and states where the 2014 elections will actually be decided, likely voters said they would prefer to vote for a Republican over a Democrat by 7 points, 41 percent to 34 percent," reports Politico, which commissioned the survey by research firm GfK. "Among these critical voters, Obama's job approval is a perilous 40 percent, and nearly half say they favor outright repeal of the Affordable Care Act."'
May 20, 2014 ImplementationBy Donny Grover
Examiner Editorial: Get ready for big bailouts for insurers under Obamacare
"During his first run for the presidency in 2008, President Obama blasted the influence of insurance lobbyists and vowed to take on the industry if elected. Yet as president, he passed a health care law that funnels more than $1 trillion in subsidies to insurers, and fines Americans who do not purchase their products. And on Friday, the Obama administration relented to pressure by the insurance industry, vowing to use additional taxpayer dollars to help bail out insurers from losses racked up as part of his health care law."
May 20, 2014 Health Insurance, Implementation, TaxesBy Donny Grover
Yes, we can still repeal ObamaCare — let's get to work
"According to those in the elite salons of Washington, ObamaCare cannot be repealed. The conventional wisdom on the cocktail circuit contends that once you mandate health insurance for millions, you cannot unmandate it. This theoretical belief has become accepted in Washington as a dogmatic article of faith. And the Obamacrats and most of the press believe that repeating this mantra often enough will make it so."
Thousands have not paid premiums for Cover Oregon health policies, placing coverage at risk
"A large number of people who've signed up for private health insurers through the Cover Oregon health insurance exchange have not paid their first month's premiums, meaning they are at risk of going without coverage through November."
May 20, 2014 Affordability, Implementation, StatesBy Donny Grover
Virginia budget situation worsens
"State officials disclosed a $300 million shortfall in state revenue collections Monday, putting the state's stellar bond rating in jeopardy — and placing new pressure on lawmakers and Gov. Terry McAuliffe to break their budget deadlock."
May 20, 2014 Medicaid, States, TaxesBy Donny Grover
Pence promotes alternative health care proposal
"Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Monday President Barack Obama's health care law must be repealed but urged his fellow conservatives to offer alternatives to the president's policies. The Republican governor introduced his state proposal that he says would act as an alternative to Medicaid. In a speech to the American Enterprise Institute, Pence said his plan would help expand health coverage for low-income residents but provide more flexibility to allow people to manage their own health care needs."
May 20, 2014 Implementation, Medicaid, StatesBy Donny Grover
Free preventive care can still cost
"Of course, no services are ever actually free since consumers pay indirectly for them through their premiums."
May 20, 2014 Affordability, ImplementationBy Donny Grover
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Objectives: To describe wheelchair-specific anaerobic work capacity, isometric strength and peak aerobic work capacity of physically inactive people with long-term spinal cord injury using outcomes of tests that are feasible for use in rehabilitation centres, and to determine associations among these fitness components. Design: Cross-sectional study. Participants: Manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury for at least 10 years, who were inactive based on a norm score of a physical activity questionnaire (n?=?29; 22 men; 20 with paraplegia; median age 53 years). Methods: Participants performed 3 exercise tests in their own wheelchair to determine: highest 5-s power output over 15-m overground sprinting (P5–15m); highest 3-s isometric push-force (Fiso); and peak power output (POpeak) and peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) over a peak test. Results: Median (interquartile range) was in P5–15m 16.1 W (9.4–20.9); in Fiso 399 N (284–610); in POpeak 40.9 W (19.1–54.9); and in VO2peak 1.26 l/min (0.80–1.67). Correlations among outcomes of fitness components were weak (r?=?0.50–0.67, p?<?0.01), except for P5–15m with POpeak (r?=?0.79, p?<?0.001). Conclusion: All fitness components measured in this sample were at relatively low levels, implying a specific need for interventions to improve wheelchair-specific fitness. The weak-to-moderate associations among components imply that separate tests should be used when monitoring wheelchair-specific fitness in rehabilitation centres.


Just back from Paris where I was lucky enough to shoot a 360 degree photograph of the incredible Sainte Chapelle in Paris for the Daily Telegraph. This 13th century chapel with its kaleidoscopic stained glass windows has just undergone a big restoration programme. I shot it using the Canon 6D with the Zeiss Distagon 15mm ZE lens on a Gitzo 5562LTS.


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Email: bdoherty@ncf.edu
Brian Doherty, Dean of the Library, joined New College in 2009 from Arizona State University's Polytechnic Campus where he directed library services and previously headed the ASU Music Library. He earned both his M.L.S. and a M.A. in music history & theory at Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Kansas. His B.M. is from Westminster Choir College. In addition to leading Jane Bancroft Cook Library and its related services, he teaches a course in music. You can contact him at 941-487-4401 or bdoherty@ncf.edu.
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Kyle Richard Freeland (born May 14, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Evansville and was drafted by the Rockies with the eighth pick in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.

Early life
Freeland was born May 14, 1993, in Denver, Colorado to parents Don and Susan Freeland. He has one older brother, Colin. Freeland played many sports as a young athlete, but excelled in both golf and baseball. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colorado.

Collegiate career
Freeland was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 35th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and attended the University of Evansville.

As a freshman in 2012, Freeland started 14 games, going 4–5 with a 4.55 earned run average (ERA) and 70 strikeouts in 91 innings. As a sophomore in 2013, he again started 14 games, going 4–8 with a 4.34 ERA and 84 strikeouts in  innings. After the season, he played in the Cape Cod League with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks, where he had a 2.25 ERA and 48 strikeouts, and was named a league all-star. As a junior, he was 10–2 with a 1.90 ERA and 128 strikeouts over  innings (14 starts). Following his junior year, he was drafted by the Rockies.

Professional career

Draft and minor leagues
Considered a top prospect for the 2014 Major League Baseball draft, the Colorado Rockies selected Freeland in the first round, with the eighth overall pick, of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft. Freeland spent 2014 with both the Grand Junction Rockies, and the Asheville Tourists, where he posted a combined 3–0 record with a 1.15 ERA between both teams.

Freeland began the 2015 season with Grand Junction and was later promoted to the Modesto Nuts where he posted a 4.76 ERA. After the season, Freeland was assigned to the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League. In 2016, Freeland began the season with the Hartford Yard Goats, and was promoted to the Albuquerque Isotopes in June. Freeland posted an 11–10 record with a 3.89 ERA between the two clubs, starting 26 games.

Major leagues

Freeland made his major league debut with the Rockies on April 7, 2017, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and earned his first win. He also had his first major league hit, a single. His appearance marked the first time in 51 years that a starting pitcher made his Major League debut "in his team's home opener in the state in which he was born"; Chuck Dobson accomplished the feat for the Kansas City Athletics in 1966. Freeland hit his first major league home run on May 21, 2017, against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo. On July 9, Freeland took a no-hitter into the 9th inning against the Chicago White Sox before giving up a single to Melky Cabrera with one out. He finished the season with an 11–11 record in 156 innings.

Freeland had a breakout season in 2018. He finished the year by breaking Ubaldo Jimenez's franchise record for single season ERA at 2.84 and ended the year with a record of 17 wins and 7 losses in 33 starts. He struggled badly in his first four starts (going 0–3 with a 5.85 ERA), but went 17–4 with a 2.52 ERA in 29 starts the rest of the season. He also broke the single season franchise record for home ERA at one of the most notorious hitters parks in baseball in Coors Field, finishing with an ERA of 2.40. He pitched  innings in 33 starts while striking out 173 batters against 70 walks and 182 hits, while holding opponents to a .240 batting average. Additionally, 24 of his 33 starts were quality starts, including 11 consecutive quality starts from August 6 to the end of the season. At the conclusion of the season, Freeland finished 4th in Cy Young voting, behind Aaron Nola, Max Scherzer, and winner Jacob deGrom.

Freeland went on to start the 2018 National League Wild Card Game. He pitched 6.2 shutout innings in which he struck out six while allowing four hits and one walk as the Rockies defeated the Chicago Cubs 2–1 in 13 innings, the longest postseason elimination game in baseball history. Freeland also became the first Rockies pitcher to have a scoreless start in a postseason game.

Freeland started the 2019 season going 2–6 with a 7.13 ERA through 12 starts before being demoted to AAA on May 31. He was called back later in the month of June. Freeland ended with a 3–11 record with a 6.73 ERA in 22 starts.

Freeland had a bounce-back season in 2020. Freeland was one of the Rockies most dependable starters in the shortened 60-game season. Despite a poor final outing, in 13 starts, he went 2–3 with a 4.33 ERA, led the NL in quality starts with 9, and led all of MLB in induced double plays with 15. He had the lowest strikeout/walk ratio of all NL qualified pitchers, at 2.0, and finished with a top 10 WAR among National League pitchers, at 2.2. Freeland began the 2021 season on the disabled list, missing the first month of the season. He ended the season with a 7–8 record in 23 starts. He struck out 105 batters in  innings.

In 2022, the Rockies named Freeland their starting pitcher for Opening Day. On April 19, 2022, Freeland agreed to a five-year, $64.5 million contract extension with the Rockies.

In 2022, Freeland was 9-11 with a 4.63 ERA in 31 starts covering 174.2 innings, led the major leagues in sacrifice flies allowed, with nine, and led the majors in triples allowed, with eight. Batters also had an on base percentage against him of .342, the highest against any MLB qualified pitcher.

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Evansville Purple Aces

1993 births
Living people
Baseball players from Denver
Major League Baseball pitchers
Colorado Rockies players
Evansville Purple Aces baseball players
Grand Junction Rockies players
Asheville Tourists players
Modesto Nuts players
Hartford Yard Goats players
Salt River Rafters players
Albuquerque Isotopes players
Hyannis Harbor Hawks players
Anchorage Glacier Pilots players
2023 World Baseball Classic players


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We can all be happy.
We are going on a 6 hour road trip this Friday. Meeting up with family in Dharwad for a nephew's ceremony. And then we return on Monday.
At that moment i could think of nothing else to say except "we really want a road trip to enjoy the sights and be exchange stories and sing along with our CD player etc. So we did not consider hiring a car with a DVD player." Then my head throbbed too much to talk. and we fell asleep.
A few hours later i had a quiet walk (baby sitter at home) and called sister for advice about this… she is my baby-sister all grown up now… and she is the one who gets RU the best. She and i discussed my choice. But i did not feel good inside. I felt rotten.
Raghu's choices are as best as they can be for him… as are mine for me. I love watching the rolling fields and talking to Ravi and kids and exchanging stories/singing along with cds etc. I love stopping and tasting some local food item (food and language changes every 50 km in india i think 🙂 Or taking a small detour and stretching our legs and clicking a few photos. Raghu, per his current interests, would love to carry his DS Nintendo and enjoy our company alongside his playing. He does not mind not having a DVD player since he has his DS. He may want different things from this trip than i do. If he does nto choose to enjoy the scenery the way i do… i need to stay smiling.. happy for his choices. And i can continue to enjoy my choices… i can stop the car and stretch and take in the view. And i shall smile at my child's and husband's choices. We all make different choices and they must be honored as far as possible.
I immediately felt a weight lift and i felt light and airy. We can all be happy and supportive of each other. I can't even begin to write the ramifications of coercive living… but i can begin to write about the beauty of RU living. No one is martyred.
Sure… i'm not fond of screen time for myself… but if it is a passion for my child or children… i shall make shifts within and accept their choices… as they accept mine. Raghu i'm sure would never stop me from taking a break for photos while we are on the road. He is so reasonable about our choices. Why can't we joyously accept his?
So looking forward to this trip and to making it joyous for all of us with our different/overlapped/similar needs.