March 5, 2006 | Utah State outscored Fresno State, 87-77, Thursday night in the Smith Spectrum, with all five starters scoring in double figures as Coach Stew Morrill's squad won its 20th game of the season.
After having perhaps their worst outing of the season to date the previous Saturday, the Aggies responded by putting together a jewel of an offensive game.
Jaycee Carroll came out of the gate fast, diving onto the floor and winning a loose ball, crashing the offensive boards and scoring five early points, prompting Morrill to call him a "wild colt."
Carroll hit only two threes but compensated by driving to the bucket aggressively and finished with 18 points, tied with Nate Harris and Fresno's Quinton Hosely for the game high.
On Chris Huber's injury: "I wasn't overly thrilled. He's our third guard, he's our backup point, he's our backup two. They tell me he can't play the second half, what the hell do you think I'm going to say? 'Great, that's just wonderful. What would you like me to do?' That's what I said to the medical people. I said, 'I've got no guards, what do you want me to do?' They just look at me, 'What do you want us to do?' I want you to come God-dang play, that's what I want you to do."
On USU's next opponent: "You talk about Boise being snakebit in close games, San Jose has competed night in and night out. They lost to Hawaii by one in a game they had won last weekend. If you just look at the record you're missing the fact that they can step up and beat someone. We don't need to let them beat us. We need to be ready to go; we can't lose our focus."
On the Aggies' response to their last game: "This is a good group. You've got to remember that I'm a jerk about little things. Don't raise your eyebrows at me, don't mutter something when you come off the court. Don't not shake hands after the game. We don't act like that around here. They were very understanding that we got frustrated the other night and didn't act right. I was more upset about that than losing the game. We're gonna act right; I don't give a damn if we get beat every game, we're gonna act right. That's my commitment to this university."
"He did a good job of not forcing shots. He passed up a couple of shots in fact and set up his teammates for some shots and that was nice," Morrill said. "His game is growing when he can do that."
Another player whose game grew for the Ags was Durrall Peterson, who played extensive minutes at point guard in the second half after Chris Huber was felled by a swinging elbow.
Peterson said competing against Division I athletes at the point is different, but, "I had to play a lot of point in junior college and high school so it kind of just brought me back to my roots." The sophomore had four assists against one turnover on the game.
Huber's injury wouldn't have been as crucial if Dave Pak, who scored 15, hadn't picked up his fourth foul early in the second half.
"We've been trying to play Durrall in practice there. Dave got the fourth foul at an inopportune time early in the second half and we had no choice to play Durrall there some, and he did a nice job," Morrill said.
Though the Aggies never trailed in the game and shot a scalding 60.4 percent from the field, they were never able to turn the game into an outright blowout.
Ja'Vance Coleman hit a three to cut Fresno's deficit to 84-77 with 1:19 to go, but that was the last basket the visitors scored. Both teams handed out twice as many assists as turnovers; the Aggies were 22-11 and the Bulldogs 14-7 in turnover-assist margin.
"We had to outscore them," Morrill said, "fortunately we shot 60 percent and a good percentage from three. They missed enough shots and we were all right."
It was an eerily perfect night for the Aggies offensively and the numerical symmetry on the stat chart reflected it. Cass Matheus (12 points on 4-4 shooting) and Harris (18 points, 4 assists and a block) both had double-doubles with two offensive and eight defensive rebounds. Pak and Carroll both shot 2 of 4 from three; the point dished out seven assists and the shooter attempted eight two-pointers, making five.
"It seems like people have figured out I can make a few three-pointers," Carroll said, proving why he leads the WAC in both three-point shooting and understatements. "People fly out and if I can get them lifted a little bit I can go by them."


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> W calls for more Inside the Ambulance as series moves south
W calls for more Inside the Ambulance as series moves south
W, UKTV's premium entertainment channel, has commissioned two new series of Inside the Ambulance (2 x 10x60') and also confirmed that these will now be filmed in Oxford and Portsmouth.
Inside the Ambulance has aired nine series, along with a special Christmas series, since 2016 and has reached 12.3m adults across all episodes (including repeats). The tenth series is coming to W in May and will include the 100th episode.
The series, which is produced by Brown Bob Productions, uses GoPro cameras mounted inside an ambulance and on crew members to get viewers closer than ever to the work of ambulance crews.
The first ten series were filmed with West Midlands Ambulance Service in Dudley, Stoke and Willenhall. The new series - the eleventh and twelfth - are being filmed with South Central Ambulance Service in Oxford and Portsmouth.
The UKTV Original series takes viewers onto the front line of the NHS and captures every moment as first responders tackle thousands of calls each day, from life-threatening emergencies to cuts and bruises. Also featuring the lighter moments of dealing with the great British public, Inside the Ambulance is life-affirming and engaging television.
Inside the Ambulance is commissioned for UKTV by Natalie Rose, commissioning editor and Hilary Rosen, deputy director of commissioning, and ordered by Adam Collings, channel director for W. Steve North is genre general manager for comedy and entertainment and Richard Watsham is director of commissioning. Emma Roberts-Price will series produce for Brown Bob Productions and Paula Campion will exec produce.
Natalie Rose said:
It's fantastic to be working with Brown Bob on another two series of our highly successful Inside the Ambulance. Our viewers have two brand new locations and a completely new cohort of paramedics to look forward to - with all the expected challenges and surprises this new region will bring.
Adam Collings said:
W viewers are huge fans of this series, so it's brilliant to be bringing them more of what they love. We can't wait to see the stories from the Oxford and Portsmouth areas.
Brown Bob Productions' CEO, Jacqueline Hewer, said:
We simply love making this series for W. After producing 100 episodes working with the West Midlands Ambulance Service, it's time to move on to a new patch. We're confident the warmth, humour and everyday drama viewers love so much will continue to shine through in these new series.
The brand-new series of Inside the Ambulance joins a whole host of new UKTV Originals coming to W in 2020. Shows include The Wedding Fixer, a brand-new series which follows highly respected wedding planner Sarah Haywood as she battles to save couples from wedding day turmoil, and the two-part special of Emma Willis: Special Births.
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Kelly Phelps, Publicist, UKTV
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W is UKTV's premium entertainment channel, offering audiences a dazzling mix of UKTV Original series with some of the UK's most-loved talent in front and behind the camera.
Part of the W family, Emma Willis trains as a maternity care assistant in Emma Willis: Delivering Babies, while Emily Atack asks herself some big questions in Emily Atack: Adulting and Stacey Dooley spends some time with extraordinary families in Stacey Dooley: Sleeps Over. For its first foray into scripted original series, W welcomed Lorna Martin's Women on the Verge and celebrity PR drama Flack, starring Academy award winner Anna Paquin.
W will also delve into the world of babies and weddings with My Famous Babysitter and The Wedding Fixer later this year, while channel favourite Inside The Ambulance continues to shine a light on paramedics across the UK. Inside the Operating Theatre takes that relationship further, getting to the heart of the surgeons saving lives inside the hospital. Debut series Ski A&E will look at the heroic actions of emergency ski services. And finally, W's hit acquisitions MasterChef Australia, MasterChef USA and MasterChef USA Juniors round out the offering.
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UKTV has been at the forefront of branded television for over 25 years, entertaining the nation with programmes they love. Its leading brands - Dave, Gold, W, Drama, Alibi, Eden and Yesterday - span comedy, entertainment, natural history, factual and drama, and are delivered to audiences through UKTV Play, Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, BT, TalkTalk, YouView, Freesat and Amazon Fire. The broadcaster is a significant investor in British creativity and is committed to working with new and established writers, directors and programme-makers.
About Brown Bob Productions
Brown Bob Productions specialises in high volume, high rating factual series. The company has a particular expertise in designing bespoke rigs in order to film people and places in a new and different way. Brown Bob has produced a number of different series for UKTV under the Inside the... brand, including Inside the Operating Theatre and Inside the Vets. It's also behind the ratings-winner, Fraud Squad: The Hunt for BBC One.
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Gutiérrez, J.M., Ancell, R., Cofiño, A.S., Sordo, C.M.
In the first part of the paper, SOM is applied to analyze both atmospheric patterns over Peru and local precipitation observations at two nearby stations. First, the method is applied to cluster the ERA40 reanalysis patterns on the area of study (Northern Peru), obtaining a 2D lattice which represents the climatology. Then, each particular phenomenon or event (e.g., El Niño or La Niña) is shown to define a Probability Density Function (PDF) on the lattice, which represents its characteristic "location" within the climatology. On the other hand, the climatological lattice is also used to represent the local precipitation regime associated with a given station. For instance, we show that the precipitation regime is strongly associated with El Niño events for one station, whereas it is more uniform for the other.
The second part of the paper is devoted to downscaling seasonal ensemble forecasts from the multi-model DEMETER ensemble to local stations. To this aim, the PDF generated on the lattice by the patterns predicted for a particular season is combined with the local precipitation lattice for a given station. Thus, a probabilistic or numeric local forecast is easily obtained from the resulting PDF. Moreover, a measure of predictability for the downscaled forecast can be computed in terms of the entropy of the ensemble PDF. We present some evidence that accurate local predictions for accumulated seasonal precipitation can be obtained some months in advance for strong El Niño episodes. Finally, we compare the multi-model ensemble with single-model ensembles, and show that the best results correspond to different models for different years; however, the best global performance over the whole period corresponds to the multi-model ensemble.


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Feb. 21 | Tilda Shalof, author of the bestselling book, A Nurses Story joins Camille to discuss her most recent book The Making of a Nurse. Tilda shares personal stories about her life and work as a nurse and how her challenges ultimately led to her mastery and...
Interview With Benig Mauger, Author of "Love in the Time of Broken Heart"
Feb. 21 | Benig Mauger, author of "Love in the Time of Broken Heart" discusses her book with Camille. Benig traveled from her home in Dublin Ireland to speak at a conference on Spirituality, where she explores the human experience through her lens as a Jungian...
Stephen Levine's Soft Belly Meditation
Feb. 14 | This is a Re-Podcast. Stephen Levine graciously shares his soft belly mediation with our Podcast audience and the greater death and dying community. We appreciate his generosity of spirit and heart. Camille considers this as one of the most useful practices...
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Is Jupiter's Red Spot on its way out?
Thursday, July 23rd 2009, 4:21 pm
by Isheeta Sumra - Cosmos Online
New high-resolution maps of Jupiter have provided the best evidence yet that the planet's Great Red Spot - the biggest storm in the Solar System - is shrinking.
Scientists led by Xylar Asay-Davis at the University of California, Berkeley, collected both new and historical data from instruments mounted on space probes such as Galileo and Cassini and used it to create detailed maps of wind speeds in the planet's atmosphere.
"We have shown much more definitively [than before] that the Great Red Spot has been shrinking over the past decade," said Davis, based at the university's Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory.
365 km smaller each year
From 1996 to 2006, the spot's diameter has shrunk at an average rate of 365 km a year, he said. The research will be published later this year in the journal Icarus.
The Red Spot is twice as large as the Earth. The colossal weather system has lasted at least 300 years (when observations began), but may be much older. It has sparked the interest of numerous experts as it offers clues about the climate of Jupiter, a gas giant with no visible solid surface.
The storm is made up of gases such as hydrogen, helium, ammonia, methane and water vapour; the same gases and particles that constitute the Jovian atmosphere. What gives it the distinctive red colour has yet to be confirmed, but scientists believe it may result from material drawn up from deeper in Jupiter's atmosphere, below the ammonia clouds.
Previously, changes in the size of the spot were estimated by looking at cloud patterns created by the storm. To get a more accurate measure Asay-Davis' team has developed new software - using methods for studying fluid dynamics - that can precisely follow the movement of cloud patterns over long periods of time.
Cloud patterns
The shrinking of the spot tells us about the energy balance in the surrounding atmosphere, said Asay-Davis. The amount of energy leaving the Red Spot is not being balanced by the energy the storm is gaining, he said.
What has brought this about, though, is not yet known. "My suspicion is that the spot may undergo periods where it grows, and periods where it shrinks, but this is not well understood and we have never seen the Great Red Spot growing," said Davis.
Warrick Couch, President of the Astronomical Society of Australia and an astrophysicist at Swinburne University of Technology, in Melbourne, said the research was significant.
"The fact that we see gross changes in Jupiter's weather over time is of much interest, given the prominence of the current debate over climate change on Earth," he said.
"Advanced instrument technologies and the use of clever measurement techniques are allowing astronomers to get the first glimpses of weather on planets orbiting stars other than our Sun," added Couch.
Shrinking spot: Image shows a series of images of the storm taken by the Hubble telescope. Researchers now say that the amount of energy leaving the Red Spot is not being balanced by the energy the storm is gaining.
Credit: Amy Simon et al. & the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA)
News 9 New high-resolution maps of Jupiter have provided the best evidence yet that the planet's Great Red Spot - the biggest storm in the Solar System - is shrinking.


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A medical examination is the first as well as vital step to determining the cause of your hearing loss. A medical professional can detect if your hearing problem is a clinical problem that can be dealt with. Some hearing problems can be remedied, either totally or partly. Numerous insurance policy programs cover the medical exam, so you are only needed to add part of the medical price.
When your medical professional has actually dismissed any underlying clinical issue, you'll require to take a hearing examination to establish the degree of your hearing loss as well as one of the most proper style of hearing aid for you.
The extremely first listening device were analog which only gave fundamental sound amplification. With the improvement of listening devices technology come programmable and digital hearing aids. Digital technology supplies the best sound quality and amplification, removing distortion of extremely loud noises. Usually, electronic hearing aids are one of the most pricey, yet some hearing aid producers such as Siemens provide them in reduced, mid or high array to match every budget, way of life and also hearing loss.
Listening device rates boost with each added attributes such as adjustable volume control, directional microphone, push-button control, Bluetooth and wireless innovation. So, expect to pay more for listening device with several attributes.
A listening devices purchased from a credible representative or audiologist will certainly be accompanied by a guarantee for one year or even more. Some warranties cover damage to the hearing that is due to faulty style, producing or fitting while other warranties prolong beyond that to incorporate damage or issues that are not the fault of layout, manufacture or fitting. Usually, they will replace the listening devices completely free or will charge you a minimal refit charge. A service warranty is extremely advantageous since the maker absorbs the prices rather than you.
Battery replacement is an ongoing cost of keeping your listening devices. Shop around to locate batteries with the most affordable feasible rate. Buy from major retailers online or offline. It's best to patronize shops with high turnover so you can be sure to get new and also fresh batteries that can last much longer.
Study shows that only 1 in 5 individuals who could take advantage of hearing help really use them. A hearing problem can leave you really feeling separated. It can cause you to avoid social circumstances and personal communications with others. Listening device can help to boost your hearing capacity as well as lifestyle. Do your study and also you are bound to find a top quality listening devices at an budget friendly rate.
There are a selection of factors that enter into composing listening to help rates. Besides paying for the listening device, there are various other prices associated with medical examination, hearing test, modifications, technology, batteries, service warranty and also service. These prices can not be avoided altogether. However, if you compare as well as have a look at various suppliers, you ought to have the ability to find a listening devices that fits your spending plan and satisfies your hearing requires.
A medical exam is the very first as well as crucial step to determining the reason for your hearing loss. A medical professional can detect if your hearing problem is a medical problem that can be treated. Some hearing troubles can be corrected, either completely or partly. Numerous insurance policy programs cover the medical checkup, so you are just required to add part of the medical expense.
When your physician has actually ruled out any kind of underlying medical problem, you'll need to take a hearing examination to figure out the degree of your hearing loss and the most proper design of hearing aid for you.
The extremely initial hearing aids were analog which just gave basic audio boosting. With the innovation of hearing aid technology come programmable as well as electronic hearing aids. Digital modern technology offers the best audio quality as well as amplification, eliminating distortion of extremely loud noises. Typically, electronic listening devices are the most pricey, however some listening device suppliers such as Siemens supply them in low, mid or high variety to fit every spending plan, way of life as well as hearing loss.
Hearing aid rates boost with each added functions such as flexible quantity control, directional microphone, push-button control, Bluetooth and wireless technology. So, anticipate to pay more for hearing aids with numerous features.
A listening devices purchased from a reputable supplier or audiologist will certainly be accompanied by a service warranty for one year or even more. Some guarantees cover damage to the hearing that is due to malfunctioning style, manufacturing or suitable while various other guarantees extend past that to encompass damages or troubles that are not the fault of layout, manufacture or suitable. Usually, they will certainly change the hearing aid free of charge or will certainly charge you a marginal refit fee. A service warranty is very valuable due to the fact that the maker soaks up the costs instead of you.
Battery substitute is an recurring price of keeping your listening devices. Shop around to find batteries with the most affordable possible rate. Purchase from major merchants online or offline. It's ideal to shop at stores with high turnover so you can be certain to obtain new and also fresh batteries that can last longer.
Study shows that just 1 in 5 people who can benefit from listening to aids really use them. A hearing issue can leave you really feeling separated. It can trigger you to shy away from social scenarios and also individual interactions with others. Hearing aids can aid to improve your hearing ability as well as quality of life. Do your research and also you are bound to locate a top quality listening device at an inexpensive price.
There are a selection of aspects that enter into composing listening to help costs. Besides spending for the hearing aid, there are other costs connected with medical exam, listening to test, adjustments, innovation, batteries, guarantee and also solution. These expenses can not be avoided completely. Nevertheless, if you contrast and also check out different dealers, you should be able to discover a listening devices that fits your spending plan and fulfills your hearing needs.
A medical checkup is the initial as well as essential step to identifying the root cause of your hearing loss. A doctor can identify if your hearing issue is a medical problem that can be treated. Some hearing problems can be dealt with, either totally or partially. Numerous insurance programs cover the medical examination, so you are only required to add part of the clinical expense.
As soon as your doctor has ruled out any kind of underlying medical problem, you'll need to take a hearing test to establish the level of your hearing loss and also the most suitable style of listening devices for you.
The extremely initial listening device were analog which just supplied standard sound boosting. With the advancement of listening devices modern technology come programmable and digital listening device. Digital technology provides the very best sound quality as well as boosting, removing distortion of very loud noises. Normally, electronic listening devices are one of the most expensive, however some hearing aid producers such as Siemens supply them in reduced, mid or high array to match every budget, lifestyle and hearing loss.
Hearing aid rates increase with each included functions such as flexible volume control, directional microphone, remote, Bluetooth as well as cordless innovation. So, expect to pay even more for hearing aids with several features.
A hearing aid bought from a reputable distributor or audiologist will be accompanied by a warranty for one year or even more. Some guarantees cover damage to the hearing that is because of malfunctioning layout, making or fitting while various other warranties prolong past that to encompass damages or problems that are not the fault of design, manufacture or suitable. Generally, they will replace the hearing aid free of cost or will bill you a minimal refit charge. A service warranty is very advantageous due to the fact that the manufacturer soaks up the costs rather than you.
Battery substitute is an continuous expense of keeping your listening devices. Look around to find batteries with the lowest feasible cost. Buy from major sellers online or offline. It's finest to shop at stores with high turnover so you can be certain to get brand-new as well as fresh batteries that can last longer.
Study reveals that only 1 in 5 individuals who could take advantage of listening to help really use them. A hearing trouble can leave you feeling isolated. It can trigger you to avoid social situations and individual interactions with others. Listening device can assist to improve your hearing ability as well as quality of life. Do your research study and you are bound to locate a quality listening device at an economical cost.
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A medical checkup is the very first and also important step to identifying the cause of your hearing loss. A doctor can identify if your hearing issue is a clinical problem that can be treated. Some hearing troubles can be corrected, either entirely or partly. Many insurance programs cover the medical examination, so you are only needed to add part of the clinical price.
As soon as your doctor has eliminated any underlying clinical issue, you'll need to take a hearing test to identify the degree of your hearing loss as well as the most appropriate design of hearing aid for you.
The extremely initial hearing aids were analog which just supplied fundamental sound amplification. With the development of hearing aid modern technology come programmable and electronic listening devices. Digital technology uses the best audio high quality and boosting, eliminating distortion of extremely loud noises. Generally, digital listening device are one of the most costly, but some hearing aid manufacturers such as Siemens supply them in reduced, mid or high variety to match every budget plan, way of life as well as hearing loss.
Listening devices costs boost with each included functions such as flexible volume control, directional microphone, remote control, Bluetooth and wireless innovation. So, anticipate to pay more for listening device with many features.
A listening devices purchased from a trustworthy supplier or audiologist will be accompanied by a guarantee for one year or even more. Some service warranties cover damages to the hearing that is because of malfunctioning style, manufacturing or suitable while various other guarantees extend past that to incorporate damages or troubles that are not the fault of design, manufacture or fitting. Normally, they will change the listening device free of cost or will charge you a very little refit charge. A service warranty is very useful because the maker absorbs the expenses instead of you.
Battery substitute is an ongoing price of preserving your listening devices. Search to find batteries with the most affordable possible price. Purchase from significant stores online or offline. It's finest to shop at stores with high turnover so you can be sure to obtain brand-new as well as fresh batteries that can last longer.
Research study shows that just 1 in 5 people that can take advantage of hearing help actually wear them. A hearing problem can leave you really feeling isolated. It can cause you to avoid social scenarios and also personal interactions with others. Listening device can assist to improve your hearing capacity and lifestyle. Do your research as well as you are bound to discover a high quality listening devices at an inexpensive cost.


Rebecca Salter trained as ceramist in England, before spending six years in Japan studying traditional Japanese craftsmanship techniques at Kyoto City University of Arts. Back in the country of her birth, Salter left pottery for painting, transposing the texture of ceramic onto the flatness of canvas, exploring mark-making and minimal abstraction from both the Eastern and the Western perspective.
Salter's works sit in indeterminate territory. Bridging East and West, they merge elements of both traditions, and in doing so suggest a reflection upon their intertwined histories within twentieth-century modernism.
Always interested in creating an 'object' rather than simply painting on a surface, Salter challenges the traditional hierarchy between front and back of the canvas. Indeed, in this work the artist originally painted on the opposite side of of the canvas and only later turned her composition 'inside out' exhibiting the – supposedly hidden – back of the work, where the water-based hue had barely seeped through. Here, she further complicated the relationship of the viewer with the work, by adding a 'filter', or 'screen' of subtle white marks which simultaneously reveal and conceal themselves and the background composition as the beholder's eyes move in and out of focus.


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Explaining to girls
There has been some discussion recently about Mark Shuttleworth's keynote at LinuxCon, in particular a comment he made in passing about the need to explain to "girls" about free software. I haven't had much time for writing since then, but a few people have asked me what I thought about it, so I thought I should say something.
First, a few things to note:
Yes, I was there, in person, at the event, in the audience, during the keynote
Mark is my direct manager at Canonical, and occupies various positions of authority in the Ubuntu community
I am speaking mainly for myself, and in part on behalf of the Ubuntu community (not Canonical)
I briefly spoke to Mark in private about what he had said, shortly after his talk, before saying anything publicly
The remark in question was sexist, and although it may seem small in itself, it is representative of an attitude which is harmful to the community.
I think that Mark cares about the health of the free software community, and the Ubuntu community in particular. I don't think that he set out to exclude and alienate women, but he did so without meaning to. It was a mistake. It was a mistake which very likely had deep, unconscious roots. I make such mistakes myself, more often than I would like. My own mistakes are the most difficult to see and grapple with, so I can identify with his situation. I, too, care about the health of the community, which is why I'm speaking up.
Mark probably didn't realize that he was othering, or invoking a pattern of men explaining things to women. His intent was to make his (overwhelmingly male) audience laugh, and they did laugh. Now, it's clear that some people didn't find it funny, and were made uncomfortable by it, some to the extent that they want nothing to do with Ubuntu because of this attitude. The fact that it was "only a joke" doesn't change that. They know it was intended as a joke, and they still feel this way.
This sort of mistake is very common, common enough that there is handy reference material which explains how to handle it without making it worse. There have been much more severe incidents in the free software community this year, with more lasting effect than passing comments. This one is pretty easy to correct, and I hope that Mark does so. It would send the message that we mean it when we say that a community where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive one.
Tagged with Feminism, Personal, Ubuntu
On the heels of the excellent geekfeminism wiki comes the geekfeminism blog. Kirrily Robert, Liz Henry, yatima, Mary Gardiner, Sumana Harihareswara, Mackenzie Morgan, Terri Oda and Valerie Aurora are listed as contributors so far.
The about page reads:
The Geek Feminism blog exists to highlight and discuss issues facing women in geek communities, including the tech industry, open source, gaming, science fiction fandom, and more.
It's only just getting started, but if you're interested in reading about and discussing this subject, head on over and subscribe to their feed.
Tagged with Feminism, Free software, Technology, Ubuntu
Backlash: feminism considered harmful
We have a problem in the way that women in free software are regarded and treated. If this is news to you, I encourage you not to take my word for it, but read what women in the community are saying about it. Ask women you know about their experiences.
What I want to discuss here, though, is how people are received when they speak up about this, for example by criticizing sexist behavior they have observed. Often, the problem is denied, the critic themselves is personally attacked, and the victims are blamed. In short, there is a backlash.
Lefty's account of Richard Stallman's keynote at the Gran Canaria Desktop Summit offers an excellent case study of this pattern.
In the talk, Stallman incorporated a "joke" which Lefty described thus:
The nadir for me was Richard's explanation of "EMACS virgins" as "women who had not been introduced to EMACS" along with the advice that "relieving them of their virginity" was some sort of sacred duty for members of "The Church of EMACS".
The very first comment (anonymous) denied that Lefty had actually heard what he said he had:
Why do you automatically think of girls and woman when somebody talks about virgins? Richard did not mention the sex of the virgins.
However, many members of the audience (including myself) recall it quite clearly, and I expect a video will be published at some point to provide an objective account of what was said.
The second comment (also anonymous) denied that there is a general problem with how women are regarded in free software, citing female disinterest as the true cause:
This "include women" is all but nonsense. Women is[sic] uninterested - as a group, as you can find exceptions *everywhere* - in programming as men are uninterested at another areas where woman reigns.
Lefty received some support from other commenters, but the backlash went further downhill from there.
One anonymous commenter suggested that women should be actively prevented from participating in open source:
Blah blah blah. This kind of whiny bullshit about unimportant details is exactly why women should be left out in the cold.
Another mocked Lefty for daring to speak out:
Thank goodness a big hairy chested man like you was there to protect any helpless women that were about. [...] In other words grow some balls you silly pseudo feminist
For speaking up, he's been accused of being a disingenuous "pseudo feminist". Why? I didn't see any reason in Lefty's writings to question the validity of his objection, and the anonymous commenter presumably doesn't know him personally. Plenty of other people were much more vocally offended by Stallman's comments on Mono, for example, but they haven't been accused in this way. What is different about women's issues which trigger this response?
Another anonymous commenter shares his view that women (as a class) do not deserve to be heard, in this classic finger-pointing exercise:
Respect is a two-way street. I'm tired of hearing the so-called feminists yelling out to sexist claims towards women. You know what? I'll take their complaints seriously when most women stop their openly stereotypical view towards men.
From there, the anonymous comments descend into sexual metaphors:
Lefty, go back to sucking deicaza's cock YOU MUPPET
This led to more overt, but blessedly brief, misogynist hatespeech…
bitch, STFU
…and calls for Lefty to leave the community for having the audacity to criticize Stallman…
People like you should be ashamed of such behavior and words about other people. Moreover, people like you must quit doing whatever at Open Source.
While these are (almost exclusively) anonymous comments, and there were many others which were more reasonable, this is a pattern of backlash. In this case, it was Lefty taking offense at a single comment in a presentation at a conference which spawned this chain of vitriol. There have been entire presentations which were much worse, and whose critics were also met with rejection and insults. Lefty's experience is not atypical.
Backlash itself isn't the root of the problem, of course. It's just another symptom. What I'm hoping to do is to recognize it for what it is, and question the feelings and beliefs behind it. I want to know how others feel about it. Do you see this happening as well? How does it make you feel?
Tagged with Feminism, Technology, Ubuntu
Have you tried the "white boy" test?
From time to time, someone in the Ubuntu community writes about the experience of introducing a "normal person" (someone who has no specific expertise with computers) to Ubuntu. These accounts provide useful feedback to Ubuntu designers and developers working to make Ubuntu easier to understand and use. They are no substitute for rigorous usability studies, but are nonetheless worthwhile. By explaining where the subject got stuck, they help to identify the most obvious usability problems. By celebrating the user's successes, they help to build a sense of accomplishment and momentum around usability. They usually go something like this:
My grandmother is 104 years old and has never used a mobile phone before, much less a computer. One lazy Sunday afternoon, I introduced her to Ubuntu. I helped her into the den, showed her the mouse and keyboard, inserted the installation CD…
They go on to describe the subject's attempts to use Ubuntu for common tasks, without any prior experience of the system. I will boldly hypothesize, based on my own reading and without gathering any data, that the subjects are predominantly female. Perhaps the earliest examples of this were our references to Jeff Waugh's mother, in early Ubuntu thought experiments, as an example of an uninitiated Ubuntu user.
Thus, we generalize: Ubuntu is so easy, even your grandmother can use it, or it passes the Mother test, or the girlfriend experiment shows just how far we have to go.
These generalizations idealize women as uninformed, technological novices or intellectual inferiors, which is particularly striking to some of us who learned computing from our mothers. This is not to say that statements like these are the origin of gender stereotypes, but they do display and reinforce these (often unconscious) beliefs.
In analyzing statements about gender roles, it is sometimes helpful to substitute for gender some other trait, such as skin color or race. This helps to illustrate bias, because many of us are more sensitized to racial stereotypes: is Ubuntu so easy that a white boy could use it? Does it pass the white boy test? If my white boyfriend can figure it out, you can too! This can be a useful way to "test" language and reveal implications.
We should think twice when we read, and make the effort to investigate our own speech as well. Unfortunately, our first impulse is often to deny the possibility of bias, and treat the situation like an argument we want to win. Instead, we should try to recognize these moments as opportunities to improve our awareness, and listen for new information in the reactions of others.
It would be a huge step forward for us as a community to do better at this. We will know that Ubuntu has truly arrived, though, when becomes more popular among white people than Apple.
Tagged with Feminism, Language, Ubuntu, Usability
Do not stand by
We all witness bad behavior at some point or other. For many of us, the most common examples are provided by men misbehaving toward women. Whether it's in public at a conference, on an IRC channel, in an errant wiki page or two, or in a private conversation, how we respond to it is critically important. This is particularly true where the behavior undermines the security or agency of another person. Perhaps most of all, it applies where someone is speaking up about it.
If I'm standing with a group of people, and one of them behaves badly, I think that they're a jerk. If no one else seems to notice or object, then I start to wonder if they're all jerks. If someone speaks up, and is attacked, ignored or discredited, then I'm certain that I'm in a den of wolves. Feelings like these are toxic to communities, and I don't want anyone to have to feel this way in one of mine.
Managing one's own behavior, although it is an essential first step, is not enough. We must also critique the behavior of others, and signal to our peers that we object to bad behavior. Furthermore, we must support those who speak up, particularly when they are doing so on their own behalf, or as a member of an underprivileged or under-represented group. It may be difficult to speak up when you are an observer, but it is much more difficult when you are a target. This isn't about coming to anyone's rescue, but openly accepting their objection and their right to voice it—even if it's directed at you.
I will not trivialize the effort required to do this. It is not easy to "break ranks" and stand as (or with) an objector. It is, however, often the right thing to do, and justifies the application of will and the taking of risks for the sake of integrity. I will also not profess that I have always made the right choice myself. Indeed, too many times, I have stood by, and I am ashamed for it. I have made excuses for myself and rationalized my choices, explaining to myself why I couldn't do what was right in a particular situation.
That is why, in the title of this article, I am addressing myself above all. I am calling myself out, and calling on my peers in the Ubuntu community to do the same. Don't accept bad behavior. Stand behind those who object to it. Hold yourself and others accountable for the well-being of your community, and let others know that you are doing so.
Tagged with Feminism, Leadership, Personal, Ubuntu
The 24th of March was Ada Lovelace day. I'm not sure why it was so designated, as Wikipedia claims Ada Lovelace was born on 10 December and died on 27 November. Regardless, many people celebrated it by writing about women in technology. This seems like a good idea on any day of the year, which is why I don't feel left out in joining the crowd a day late.
The woman who most influenced my own journey in technology was my mother, Margie D'Valle. When I was born, she was working in a technical role for the US government. I believe she was called a "Computer Operator" at the time, which sounds a bit funny now that computing devices are so pervasive. She worked as a programmer, and later as a manager of programming teams. In addition to raising me and my sister as a single parent, she encouraged and enabled us from a young age to become "computer literate", another term which soon sounded archaic.
Her programming work itself was largely invisible to me, being a proprietary system which was only used within a single organization, and I didn't learn much about mainframe technology until much later. She sometimes told stories of programming, or debugging, or working late to get a release out, which have since been shared by many people, including myself. At the time, they had a certain element of fantasy, as if they existed in another world.
I think it's wonderful that so many women can now be recognized for contributing to open source, where they can inspire millions of people around the world, for generations to come. I expect, however, that their influence has been greatest on the people they know best, and so it was for Margie. She helped me see how computer technology would change the world, and helped me to be a part of it.
I'm not sure what experiences she may have had with discrimination against women in her workplace, though the events of Ada Lovelace Day have made me curious to ask her. She has since retired from her job, but I'm sure that her code is still running, tirelessly performing the invisible but necessary work of keeping important government services alive. Such systems evolve slowly, and it may survive for many years to come.
Thanks, Mom!
Tagged with Ada Lovelace Day, Feminism, Personal, Technology
Speaking out with stickers
Mako's recent post about a laptop sticker reminded me of an experience I had riding the London Underground earlier this year. On my way home from work one day, as I was thinking about other things, I happened to read the text on one of the many advertisements posted inside the train car. While gender offences in advertising are regrettably common, this one was so overt that it caught my attention and made me feel embarrassed at reading it.
The text, next to the smirking face of a man, reads in full:
Chris had a long face. The wife wanted a new family car and this had the potential to blow a huge hole in his finances, not to mention the other plans he had for his money.
A little bird told him to get down to Cargiant where he bought a quality used car that kept the wife more than happy and saved himself a tidy little sum in the process. Just enough for a weekend in Paris…
…with the girlfriend, tweet, tweet!
"Chris" beams at us with a joy that could only come from the combined pleasures of pacifying his wife, protecting "his" money from her, and spending the savings on casual infidelity. Was it simply ignorant, or a failed attempt at humour? Either way, the message was not one I was glad to receive.
At the time, all I thought to do was complain to the company, who offer a feedback form on their website. If only I'd had a pocketful of clever stickers, like the ones offered by Sticker Giant (whose name is curiously similar to that of the advertiser) or the more unassuming Sticker Sisters.
After all, it would be much more effective to send a message to other readers of the advert as well as its creators. I felt embarrassed when I saw it because it made me wonder whether the people around me considered this to be normal and acceptable content. Seeing an angry sticker on it would have let me know that I was not alone in my objection. Stickers are good for more than just graffiti.
Tagged with Feminism, London, Personal


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Казерини () — итальянская фамилия. Известные носители:

 Казерини, Марио (1874—1920) — итальянский кинорежиссёр, сценарист и актёр эпохи немого кино.
  (ур. Гаспарини; 1884—1969) — итальянская актриса, жена Марио Казерини.
  (1901—1952) — итальянский сценарист и продюсер, сын Марио и Марии Казерини.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
var gulp = require('gulp');
var $ = require('gulp-load-plugins', {camelize: true})();

gulp.task('concat', function() {
    return gulp.src('wrappers/*.js')
        .pipe($.template({
            body: require('fs').readFileSync('traverser.js').toString()
        }))
        .pipe(gulp.dest('dist'));
});

gulp.task('default', ['concat']);

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Indiana has very open accesses to its court to settle disputes in civil cases. When a party does not prevail, there is the constitutional right to appeal to a higher court. Generally, this is to the Indiana Court of Appeals, who decides about 4,000 appeals per year. There are four common misconceptions about an appeal that are the discussed in this blog to allow you to be a more informed legal consumer.
The first general understanding is that a mistake in admission of evidence or exclusion of evidence is a basis on which the Court of Appeals may reverse the trial court's decision. Because every trial is unique and dynamic, each and every one has mistakes made in the process. Most are "harmless" meaning they would not change the outcome of the trial. Thus, "harmless error" does not stop the right to appeal but is not generally a basis the higher court will use to reverse.
Secondly, many cases come down to weighing he-said, she-said. The Court of Appeals does not use this as a basis for reversal because it has a "cold" record, what occurred reduced to paper (a typed statement of the evidence and exhibits). A great deal of what a trial court uses is its observations of the litigants as they testify. Only where no reasonable fact-finder (judge) could have reached the decision rendered will an appellate court reverse.
A third and very common misunderstanding is an appeal is a tool to submit evidence that was omitted at trial for a variety of reasons. This is not the case and the Court of Appeals uses the same evidence (testimony and exhibits) from trial. But it does not have the non-verbal context the trial court observed. In certain cases, there is a way to submit evidence after a trial under narrow trial rules.
There are many strong reasons for an appeal. Hopefully, this blog helps you focus on other viable issues, such as the ruling was unconstitutional or the trial court misapplied the law, which although rare is not uncommon given the tens of thousands of laws on the books.
This blog was written by attorneys at Ciyou & Dixon, P.C. who handle appeals in the Indiana Court of Appeals, administrative appeals, and to higher courts. This blog post is not intended to be a solicitation for specific legal services or legal advice.


The population of Gondar, Ethiopia is 153914 according to the GeoNames geographical database.
Gondar, Ethiopia is located at 12.6 [latitude in decimal degrees], 37.46667 [longitude in decimal degrees] at an average elevation of 2201 meters.
The time zone id for Gondar is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
The geonames id for Gondar is 336014.
The data for this record was last updated 5/28/14 .


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import React from 'react';
import { expect } from 'chai';
import { Child, createTestRouter, FnChild, renderWithRouter } from './utils';
import { RouterProvider, withRoute, routeNode, BaseLink } from '../modules';
import { findRenderedComponentWithType } from 'react-dom/test-utils';
import { spy } from 'sinon';
import listenersPlugin from 'router5/plugins/listeners';
import { mount } from 'enzyme';

describe('RouterProvider component', () => {
    it('should add the store to the child context', () => {
        const router = createTestRouter();
        const tree = renderWithRouter(router)(Child);

        const child = findRenderedComponentWithType(tree, Child);
        expect(child.context.router).to.equal(router);
    });
});

describe('withRoute hoc', () => {
    let router;

    before(() => {
        router = createTestRouter();
    });

    it('should throw an error if router5-plugin-listeners plugin is not used', () => {
        const renderTree = () => renderWithRouter(router)(withRoute(() => <div />));
        expect(renderTree).to.throw('[react-router5][withRoute] missing listeners plugin');
    });

    it('should inject the router in the wrapped component props', () => {
        const ChildSpy = spy(FnChild);
        router.usePlugin(listenersPlugin());

        const tree = renderWithRouter(router)(withRoute(ChildSpy));
        expect(ChildSpy).to.have.been.calledWith({ router, route: null, previousRoute: null });
    });
});

describe('routeNode hoc', () => {
    let router;

    before(() => {
        router = createTestRouter();
    });

    it('should throw an error if router5-plugin-listeners plugin is not used', () => {
        const renderTree = () => renderWithRouter(router)(routeNode('')(Child));
        expect(renderTree).to.throw('[react-router5][routeNode] missing listeners plugin');
    });

    it('should inject the router in the wrapped component props', () => {
        const ChildSpy = spy(FnChild);
        router.usePlugin(listenersPlugin());
        const tree = renderWithRouter(router)(withRoute(ChildSpy));
        expect(ChildSpy).to.have.been.calledWith({ router, route: null, previousRoute: null });
    });
});

describe('BaseLink component', () => {
    let router;

    before(() => {
        router = createTestRouter();
    });

    it('should render an hyperlink element', () => {
        router.addNode('home', '/home');
        const output = mount(<RouterProvider router={ router }><BaseLink routeName={ 'home' } /></RouterProvider>);
        expect(output.find('a')).to.have.attr('href', '/home')
        expect(output.find('a')).not.to.have.className('active');
    });

    it('should have an active class if associated route is active', () => {
        router.setOption('defaultRoute', 'home');
        router.start();
        const output = mount(<RouterProvider router={ router }><BaseLink routeName={ 'home' } /></RouterProvider>);
        expect(output.find('a')).to.have.className('active');
    });
});


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describe('/redirect', () => {
  describe('challenge "redirect"', () => {
    it('should show error page when supplying an unrecognized target URL', () => {
      browser.driver.get(browser.baseUrl + '/redirect?to=http://kimminich.de').then(() => {
        expect(browser.driver.getPageSource()).toContain('Unrecognized target URL for redirect: http://kimminich.de')
      })
    })
  })

  describe('challenge "redirect"', () => {
    it('should redirect to target URL if https://github.com/bkimminich/juice-shop is contained in it as parameter', () => {
      browser.driver.get(browser.baseUrl + '/redirect?to=https://www.owasp.org?trickIndexOf=https://github.com/bkimminich/juice-shop').then(() => {
        expect(browser.driver.getCurrentUrl()).toMatch(/https:\/\/www\.owasp\.org/)
      })
    })

    it('should redirect to target URL if https://blockchain.info/address/1AbKfgvw9psQ41NbLi8kufDQTezwG8DRZm is contained in it as parameter', () => {
      browser.driver.get(browser.baseUrl + '/redirect?to=https://www.owasp.org?trickIndexOf=https://blockchain.info/address/1AbKfgvw9psQ41NbLi8kufDQTezwG8DRZm').then(() => {
        expect(browser.driver.getCurrentUrl()).toMatch(/https:\/\/www\.owasp\.org/)
      })
    })

    it('should redirect to target URL if https://gratipay.com/juice-shop is contained in it as parameter', () => {
      browser.driver.get(browser.baseUrl + '/redirect?to=https://www.owasp.org?trickIndexOf=https://gratipay.com/juice-shop').then(() => {
        expect(browser.driver.getCurrentUrl()).toMatch(/https:\/\/www\.owasp\.org/)
      })
    })

    it('should redirect to target URL if http://flattr.com/thing/3856930/bkimminichjuice-shop-on-GitHub is contained in it as parameter', () => {
      browser.driver.get(browser.baseUrl + '/redirect?to=https://www.owasp.org?trickIndexOf=http://flattr.com/thing/3856930/bkimminichjuice-shop-on-GitHub').then(() => {
        expect(browser.driver.getCurrentUrl()).toMatch(/https:\/\/www\.owasp\.org/)
      })
    })

    it('should redirect to target URL if https://explorer.dash.org/address/Xr556RzuwX6hg5EGpkybbv5RanJoZN17kW is contained in it as parameter', () => {
      browser.driver.get(browser.baseUrl + '/redirect?to=https://www.owasp.org?trickIndexOf=https://explorer.dash.org/address/Xr556RzuwX6hg5EGpkybbv5RanJoZN17kW').then(() => {
        expect(browser.driver.getCurrentUrl()).toMatch(/https:\/\/www\.owasp\.org/)
      })
    })

    protractor.expect.challengeSolved({challenge: 'Redirects'})
  })
})


In today's world, with increased movement and growing globalization, classrooms are alive with multiple languages and ethnicities. Many students live, perhaps unknowingly, with hybrid identities and many find written communication challenging. Writing, involving not only the mechanics but also the art (Graham and Perin, 2007), is a complex skill for every student to master, the first-language (L1) learner as well as the second- (L2). Likewise, identity, influenced by relationships, experiences, and context, is a complex phenomenon. Because of this complexity, identity is best understood through the sociocultural perspective (Gee, 2000-2001; Nelson, 2008; Bucholtz & Hall, 2005). Ethnographic research is able to bring to the forefront or make visible nuances that "through a wider analytic lens" often remain hidden (Bucholtz and Hall, 2005, p. 597). Thus, to further understand the interplay between identity and the teaching and learning of writing, an (auto) ethnographic approach is used.


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Rudolf Riedinger (* 18. April 1924 in Voletiny; † 28. Dezember 1998) war ein deutscher Patristiker.

Leben
Er studierte von 1944 bis 1956 in Prag, Salzburg und München (Promotion 1956 zum Dr. theol.) klassische Philologie, Theologie und Byzantinistik. Am 21. September 1952 empfing er die Priesterweihe in der Abteikirche Metten. Er war Stiftsbibliothekar und verließ später das Kloster. 1962 wurde er in die Sectio historica der Bayerischen Benediktinerakademie aufgenommen. Seit 1967 war er mit der Edition der Akten der Lateransynode von 649 und des VI. Oekumenischen Konzils (680/81) betraut.

Schriften (Auswahl)
 Die Heilige Schrift im Kampf der griechischen Kirche gegen die Astrologie. Von Origines bis Johannes von Damaskos. Studien zur Dogmengeschichte und zur Geschichte der Astrologie. Innsbruck 1956, .
 Pseudo-Kaisarios. Überlieferungsgeschichte und Verfasserfrage. München 1989, .
 Lateinische Übersetzungen griechischer Häretikertexte des siebenten Jahrhunderts. Wien 1979, ISBN 3-7001-0298-4.
 Die Präsenz- und Subskriptionslisten des VI. Oekumenischen Konzils (680/81) und der Papyrus Vind. G. 3. München 1979, ISBN 3-7696-0080-0.
 als Herausgeber: Concilium Lateranense a. 649 celebratum. Berlin 1984, ISBN 3-11-008235-7.
 Der Codex Vindobonensis 418. Seine Vorlage und seine Schreiber. Dordrecht 1989, .
 als Herausgeber: Pseudo-Kaisarios: Die Erotapokriseis. Berlin 1989, ISBN 3-05-000318-9.
 Index verborum Graecorum quae in actis Synodi Lateranensis a. 649 et in actis Concilii Oecumenici Sexti continentur. Berlin 1995, ISBN 3-11-014538-3.
 Kleine Schriften zu den Konzilsakten des 7. Jahrhunderts. Turnhout 1998, ISBN 2-503-50735-2.

Weblinks
 opac.regesta-imperii.de

Patristiker
Römisch-katholischer Theologe (20. Jahrhundert)
Benediktiner
Deutscher
Geboren 1924
Gestorben 1998
Mann


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The Name |Demography and Geography |Environment, Economy and Natural Resources | Mythology and History | The Language | Society: Social Events, Attitudes, Customs and Traditions | Marriage | Birth | Naming | Divorce | Relationships | Death |Social and Political Organisation, Traditional Authority, etc. |Spirituality, Belief and Customs | Culture: Arts, Music, Literature, Handicraft | Neighbours and Relationships | Latest Developments | Diaspora
Numbering about 25,000 to 30,000 people, the Lango inhabit the slopes of the Dongotono range of the Imatong massif, east bank Equatoria. Their important towns are Isoke, Agoro, Logire, and Ikotos in addition to small settlements occupied by each of 13 or more clans that make up the Lango nationality.
The Lango territory is mountainous with gentle slopes and valleys along which settlements are constructed. The area receives sufficient annual rainfall and the soil is fertile. The Lango are agro-pastoralists keeping cattle as well as engaging in extensive cultivation of millet, melons, sweet potatoes, beans, bananas, tobacco.
The Lango are a Nilo-Hamite people. Tradition has it that the Lango are an horiyok and like other Lotuka speaking people of the east bank Equatoria, they must come to their present location sometime in the middle of the 18th century during the great migration from the east.
The Lango speak Lotuka language although some local variation may be found.
Society, Social Events, Attitudes, Customs and Traditions
The Lango resemble the Lotuka in many aspects of social organisation. The society is organised into exogamous agnatic clans, some of who relate to animals , lightening and become so upon death.
The Lango have age-classes but do not perform the 'new fire' ceremony like the Lotuka. The initiates are secluded in the forest feeding on forest food for 5 days at the end which, they return to a feast on slaughtered but un-skinned roasted goats meat, marked by serving as servants of the senior age-class.
The importance of age-class lies in warfare, cattle raids and other social events. It is also linked to certain traits and etiquette. No Lango can make advances on wives of his age-class. Such an adulterous act can be punished by death. Women and youth before initiation are not allowed to milk cows.
No woman may access or sit in the club-house (nabali) except after a month after the birth of a boy when the mother brings the child and rubs oil on the logs on which the men sit and on the child's feet and chest. He then grows up as a member of the club-house.
Marriage traditions and/or regulations and transfer of bride-wealth are similar to Lotuka customs. It is accompanied by festivities.
Death and Burial
The Lango bury their dead outside the hut but they have a practice of exhuming the corpse or the bones of the dead in anticipation of one's transformation into the clan animal or in some healing rituals. When a man becomes sick for instance, his father's grave is opened up and he is made to squat in it, a sheep is killed so that blood and stomach contents are spill over his body and on the skull.
Socio-Political Organisation, Traditional Authority
The Lango never had a political authority as in the Lotuka kobu, although their clan organisation resembles so. Before the government introduced the administration chiefs, a ''''laboloni'''' used to head a group of Lango villages.
Spirituality, Beliefs and Traditions
The Lango believe in the existence of a spiritual agency (naijok) for whom every household must build a miniature stone shrine (natifini). The people give offerings to the natifini at the beginning of planting and hunting seasons The Lango also believe in the power of the fortune tellers and medicine-man (ibwoni) and the rain-makers
Culture: Arts, Music, Literature and Handicraft
Lango culture and social practices are very similar to the Lotuka. It is oral and expresses identity, social stature, valour in warfare, cattle raids, and wealth in cattle and agricultural produce.
It is expressed in song, music, folklore, eating habits, age-class system, and body marks. Not every Lango clan possesses drums.
Neighbours and Foreign Relations and Co-operation
The Lango neighbour the Dongotono, the Imurok, Ifoto and the Imatong, Lotuka and the Acholi. Their relation with the Lotuka is not very cordial due to cattle raiding practices and occasional feuds.
The long running war and the extensive trafficking in small arms and light weapons has had devastating effect on the Lango and the neighbouring communities causing massive displacement and destruction of communities.
Small communities of Lango Diaspora may be found in the refugee camps in Kenya and Uganda.
Fitz. R. R. Somerset, 'The Lotuka.' Sudan Notes and Records, Vol. I, 1918 pp 161-168
Simon Simonse, 'Kings of Disaster: Dualism, Centralism and the Scapegoat King in the Southeastern Sudan.' PhD Dissertation presented to Amsterdam University, 1990.
Andreas Grüb, 'The Lotuho of the Southern Sudan: An Ethnological Monograph.' Studien zur Kulturekunde, 102 Band, Franz Steiner Verlag, Stuttgart, 1992.
Seligman C. G. & B Z Seligman, 'Pagan Tribes of the Nilotic Sudan.' Routledge & kegan Paul Ltd. London, 1932


Sweatpants all day every day.
1. When she expressed her favorite interests.
2. The time she admitted the importance of balanced diet.
3. And when she pointed out who she truly is as a person.
4. When she hashed out her opinion on small humans.
5. The time she perfectly summed up what we'd rather be doing.
6. And the time she openly talked about her weakness.
7. And when she stated how she prefers to spend her free time.
8. When she unveiled some shameless self-promotion.
9. The time she articulated the struggle of getting dressed.
10. And when she demonstrated how to react during weird situations.
11. When she expresses her inner excitement.
12. And, finally, the time she proposed the world's best business idea.


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Partia Władzy Ludowej, Gugminuihim (kor. 국민의힘) – południowo-koreańska konserwatywna partia polityczna.

Partia powstała 17 lutego 2020 r. w koalicji z Partią Wolności Korei, Nową Partią Konserwatywną i Naprzód dla przyszłości 4.0, a także kilku mniejszych partii i organizacji politycznych. Po wyborach parlamentarnych w 2020 r. stała się drugą co do wielkości partią w Zgromadzeniu Narodowym. Liczyła wówczas 103 posłów.

9 marca 2022 r. odbyły się wybory prezydenckie w Korei Południowej, które wygrał Yoon Suk-yeol, członek Partii Władzy Ludowej. Zwyciężył on z przeciwnikiem Demokratycznej Partii Korei.

Program

Polityka gospodarcza
W przeszłości większość konserwatywnych partii politycznych w Korei Południowej wykazywało interwencjonizm gospodarczy ze względu na politykę urzędującego prezydenta Park Chung-hee. Niemniej jednak obecna Partia Władzy Ludowej stała się bardziej liberalna gospodarczo, a brytyjskie czasopismo The Economist określiło PWL jako "partię konserwatywną łączącą ekonomię laissez-faire" w "The World Head 2022".

Polityka społeczna
PWL ma tendencję społeczno-konserwatywną. Opowiadają się za skromnym budżetem, bezpieczeństwem publicznym, oraz skupieniem się na zapewnianiu miejsc pracy, tradycyjnych wartości rodzinnych. Popierają też narodowy patriotyzm. Większość polityków PWL sprzeciwia się feminizmowi.

Partia Władzy Ludowej sprzeciwia się antyliberalnej polityce Demokratycznej Partii Korei polegającej na ustawodawczej próbie uregulowania spożycia psiego mięsa. Yang Joon-woo, czyli rzecznik Partii Władzy Ludowej, skrytykował ten pomysł: "Państwo nie ma prawa regulować indywidualnych gustów ani nawyków żywieniowych".

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Hazlehurst Police Officer unexpectedly delivers child
(source: WTOC)
By Harley Strickland
Updated: May. 19, 2019 at 11:36 PM EDT
HAZLEHURST, Ga. (WTOC) -A Hazlehurst Police Officer responded to an unusual call early Thursday morning: to deliver a baby.
Amber Wood and her fiancé Efrain put their two children to bed Wednesday night. It wasn't long after they went to bed, not knowing they would meet their new baby boy in just a few hours.
Wood was 37 weeks pregnant at the time. When she went to bed she had started having contractions, but she didn't think she was close to having her baby boy. Around 1:45 early Thursday morning she woke up and knew it was time to go to the hospital.
"I changed my clothes and I said 'Efrain, we need to go to the hospital'," said Amber. "So, we took my other babies to their grandmother's house and when we took them to their grandmother's house we went to Flash Foods to put in gas."
While her fiancé went inside to pay, Amber's water broke. She started screaming for Efrain to call 911. That call is what officer Macy Deen heard while she was eating at a local restaurant in town.
"They came back over the radio and said contractions were a minute a part and this was her third child," said Deen. "I said this baby is coming."
Officer Deen knew she could make it to the Flash Foods before EMS. When she got there, she started putting on gloves and getting ready for a job she had never done before.
"It was coming and there was no stopping him," said Deen. "So, I jumped right in."
Immediately, she saw there was a problem.
"I noticed that the cord was wrapped around his neck so I immediately un done that and as soon as he came out he went to screaming and crying so I knew we were good with that," said Deen.
"It's awesome," said Wood. "I feel like she saved my babies life in a way because the cord was around his neck and also I was pretty scared for myself, but I was more worried about him."
Baby Shiloh was born at 2:12 that morning. Officer Deen was the first person to hold him besides mom.
"I was very happy and it was all good emotions and it's just really hard to explain the feeling that it made me feel," said Deen. "I helped bring a life into the world."
"It really means a lot," said Wood. "This is something I won't forget for the rest of my life."
Officer Deen says this is just part of her job and she would do it again in a heartbeat.
"With everything that is going on with law enforcement, we are hated a lot and just being able to be a part of that let me know that I'm doing the right thing and it's all worth it."
Copyright 2019 WTOC. All rights reserved.


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Павел Фёдорович Иорданов (, Таганрог — 1 марта 1920, о. Принкипо) — таганрогский городской голова в 1905—1909 годах, член Государственного совета по выборам (1912—1917), сенатор.

Биография
Родился  года (1857) в Таганроге, в семье купца 3 гильдии Фёдора Петровича Иорданова. Окончил таганрогскую мужскую гимназию с золотой медалью в 1877 году. Первые два класса в гимназии был соучеником Антона Чехова.

Учился на медицинском факультете Харьковского университета. Доктор медицины. В 1885 году поступил на службу санитарным врачом при Таганрогском общественном управлении. Избирался гласным Таганрогской городской думы, городским головой. С 1904 — представитель Таганрогского баржевого общества во всех правительственных и общественных учреждениях. Известна его переписка с А. П. Чеховым по поводу установки памятника работы М. М. Антокольского Петру Первому в Таганроге к 200-летию основания города.

24 октября 1912 года избран членом Государственного совета от торговли. Входил в группу центра. Во время Первой мировой войны — помощник верховного начальника санитарной и эвакуационной части принца А. П. Ольденбургского. 19 января 1917 года назначен сенатором с производством в тайные советники. Революцию 1917 года встретил на посту главного санитарного врача Российской империи.

Вернувшись вскоре в Таганрог, возглавил санитарную службу Добровольческой армии. После переезда в Кисловодск вернулся к врачебной практике.

В 1919 году по поручению международной организации Красного Креста сопровождал транспорт с раненными и больными военнослужащими из Новороссийска в Константинополь. Затем работал в госпитале на одном из Принцевых островов, острове Принкипо, где заболел тифом и умер 1 марта 1920 года. Прах его был перевезён сыном в Рим и захоронен в семейном склепе на кладбище Тестаччо.

Награды

 Орден Святого Станислава
 Орден Святой Анны

Семья
 Жена, Мария Александровна Иорданова (ур. Лакиер; 2.12.1871—20.6.1962), похоронена рядом с мужем на кладбище Тестаччо.
 Младший сын П. Ф. Иорданова, Николай Павлович Иорданов (10.08.1894—3.7.1925), выпускник Императорского Александровского лицея (LXXII курс, выпуск 1916 года), чиновник Особой канцелярии по кредитной части, за участие в монархической контрреволюционной организации 22.6.1925 коллегией ОГПУ Ленинградского военного округа был осужден к высшей мере наказания. Был расстрелян в Ленинграде в 1925 году по «Делу лицеистов». Посмертно реабилитирован 31.1.1994
 Старший сын, Александр Павлович Иорданов (17.06.1889—06.03.1966), был секретарём Императорского Российского посольства в Риме. Решением суда кантона Женева (Швейцария) А. П. Иорданову было разрешено принять от дяди Дмитрия Ивановича Ознобишина его родовую фамилию и именоваться впредь Иордановым-Ознобишиным.

Примечания

Литература
 Мурзанов Н. А. Словарь русских сенаторов, 1711—1917 гг. — СПб., 2011. — С. 187.

Таганрогские городские головы
Выпускники Таганрогской гимназии
Медики Российской империи
Члены Государственного совета Российской империи
Сенаторы Российской империи
Русские эмигранты первой волны в Греции
Похороненные на кладбище Тестаччо
Умершие от тифа


Once you are good at critique, you'll find yourself critiquing your own work before you even release the shutter!
Learning to critique photographs effectively is critically important to becoming a better photographer. It might not be so easy to critique your own work… but it's a valuable skill. I am my own worst critic. I've learned to look objectively at my own photographs and think about how I could make it better. But it goes way beyond that! Once you are good at critique, you'll find yourself critiquing your own work before you even release the shutter! When I'm out in the field with my camera, I look through my viewfinder and critique my work right there! I'm always looking for ways to make the photo better.
Of course, hearing someone else say something negative about your work can be painful… but if you can look past that and really consider what other's have to say, you can learn so much! If someone says they don't like your work, ask them if they can identify the flaws they see. When someone offers advice, you don't have to follow it… but make sure you are listening. There might be some value in what they say. The trick is in knowing when to toss the advice, and when to take it.
When you are asked to critique someone else's work, keep a few basic guidelines in mind. First, don't offer a critique unless the photographer asks for it. It's not usually appropriate to offer unsolicited advice to another artist. Second, make sure you keep your critique constructive. Telling someone you don't like their photo is not very helpful at all. Instead, be specific about the flaws you see and what they might be able to do to make the photo better. And finally, it really helps to include some positive comments along with your suggestions for improvement. A simple rule of thumb: Start and finish positive… and include constructive suggestions for improvement in the middle.
If you are struggling with what to say, do what I do when I judge images for competitions. I try to comment on these three things: Technical Merit, Creativity, and Impact.
Now – it's time to go get some practice! I've posed this photo for critique in the community forums. Go join in the discussion!
And remember… Keep your critiques constructive.
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Residents in north Hall County will soon be able to renew their motor vehicle registration at a location closer to home.
At a meeting Thursday evening, the Hall County Board of Commissioners approved the implementation of a new tax kiosk to be located inside the North Hall Community Center on Nopone Road.
"The secure, user-friendly kiosk will give taxpayers the opportunity to print registrations and decals in less than a minute," Hall County Tax Commissioner Darla Eden said. "All they have to do is bring in their renewal form they received in the mail, scan the barcode at the kiosk, or enter their driver's license number, and their decal is printed following a few simple steps."
Eden said the fee for using the kiosk will be $3 for up to 10 transactions. The kiosk, which is roughly the size of an ATM, will take debit and credit card payments.
"I believe the convenience of having a kiosk in the North Hall community will be a great benefit for citizens in that area," she said. "In addition, the County will be able to provide them this service without hiring additional staff or maintaining an additional facility."
Citizens will also be able to make motor vehicle registration transactions outside of the normal business hours of the Hall County Tax Commissioner's Office since the North Hall Community Center is open on nights and weekends.
Eden said a large number of citizens already visit the North Hall Community Center every day and providing the renewal service is expected to increase the use of the facility.
"It really is a win-win," she said.
Eden said the addition of a kiosk should also help decrease traffic in the Tax Commissioner's Office at the Hall County Government Center, resulting in shorter wait times for citizens at that location.
The cost of the kiosk, which is expected to be installed at the community center in early summer, will be covered by user transaction fees. The kiosk's supplier, Intellectual Technology, Inc., will be responsible for all maintenance and repair at no cost to the County.
"I'd like to thank the Commission for their support of this new opportunity, which will allow us to better serve the citizens of Hall County," said Eden.
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We are delighted that the final Science Café talk before our summer break will by Dr Emily Shepard, Swansea University.
Anyone who has ever been in a plane knows that flying conditions vary depending on when and where you fly. The plane ride might be bumpy if you are going through turbulence, it might be faster or slower depending on whether the wind is with you or against you.
This is the world in which billions of birds live and move. There is still a lot that we don't yet understand about how birds respond to the aerial environment.
This talk will take a look at why we need to understand more and focuses in particular on some recent research on the Andean condor – a remarkable species that is utterly dependent on the movements of the air in order to fly.


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DR. MICKEY MEHTA'S "FITNESS SUPERFINE AT 59"
Posted on 29 August, 2020 by yazdi 2 comments
With a physiology of 21, biology of 31 and anatomy of an athlete.
The pioneering holistic health wizard continues to spearhead an evolution that threatens to upstage all the fitness fundas he once popularised in a meteoric career spanning four decades.
This is the journey of a legend from humble beginnings at the infamous Grant Road suburb in Mumbai to a career as the first fitness guru of India. The author, a philosopher, an institution, the brand, the dream life coach, the legendary…. Dr. Mickey Mehta completes 50 years of yoga.
Dr. Mickey Mehta holds distinct titles, he is referred to as the global leading holistic health guru, pioneer of equipment free training in India, world record holder in teaching swimming in 24 hours, first to introduce wellness to TV & radio in India, king of social media in wellness, only Asian to be listed on Wikipedia in holistic health category from India, one who has trained known Bollywood star, politicians and Mumbai police.
Dr. Mehta's sends out daily wellness and philosophy – Get Mickeymized quotes to lakhs of followers since the last seven years, he is the only wellness icon to do so…
His Vision is Connecting with 7 billion hearts to make wellness the religion no. 1 with a mission to have a disease free world.
An honorary double doctorate in Holistic Health and Life Sciences, from the Open International University for Complementary Medicines.
He has interwoven Zen, Tao, Tantra, Ved, Greek and many more philosophies to develop holistic health systems to self-heal, transform and transcend. His healing focusses on mingling with the five elements and skilfully balancing them.
As an orator he has spoken globally at various forums on mindfulness, healing, immunity, wellness and much more… at Harvard University, IIMs, IIT and other coveted universities. He was the keynote speaker at the inaugural Speaking Tree (TOI) spiritual retreat in Cambodia. He has been invited to many medical conferences and high-profile literary festivals including the Times Litfest 2018. He has also held holistic health workshops in the USA, Oman, Thailand, Hong Kong, UAE, Turkey and Sri Lanka.
As an author Mickey's content has enlightened masses through his superlative knowledge on wellness through his books 'The Shoonyam Quotient' / 'Swasth Rahe Mast Rahe' and "Lose weight gain shape" which blends ancient wisdom with modern science to give a better understanding of the process of transformation.
Dr Mickey Mehta's long career is fuelled by passion for promoting health and happiness.
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29 August, 2020 8:33 pm
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Samantha Schade, a 2014 graduate of Holliday High School was selected among hundreds of students at the University of Texas at Austin to participate in the summer of 2017 with the Texas 4000 participants.
Texas 4000 was founded in 2004 by a UT student who was a cancer survivor. This student-founded organization has grown into a non-profit organization, and the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world. Ms. Schade competed with other UT students for this opportunity. Her application was accepted at which time she was asked to participate in a group interview and an individual interview. While in high school, Samantha's mother Debra Schade, was diagnosed with cancer, and first hand, Samantha experienced the pain of this disease. Her mother showed tremendous strength, as did Samantha, but she lost the battle on November 1, 2014.
Each year, a group of UT students train and prepare for a 70-day, 4,687 mile bike ride from the Texas campus in Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. In addition, each rider participates in community service and sets a minimum fundraising goal of $4500 that goes toward Texas 4000's mission of Hope, Knowledge and Charity from Austin to Anchorage. To date, Texas 4000 has raised over $5 million for distribution to various cancer-related organizations including LIVESTRONG, The University of Texas Department of Biomedical Engineering, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Brent's Place, and American Cancer Society.
Samantha is currently attending the University of Texas and is in her second semester. For additional information on Samantha's story, why she rides for her Mom, or to donate https://www.texas4000.org/rider/2017/unassigned/samantha-schade/.


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Q: Does OPC Historian server exists in between SCADA to OPC UA server? Is there a OPC Historian server in between? where PLC or SCADA connects to OPC UA

A: Not unless you've put one there.
I think your question needs a lot more information or it's going to get flagged.

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Q: overflow hidden with border-radius and translate3d When content of block with overflow: hidden; and border-radius translated, its corners aren't hidding. Is there any solution to fix this?
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CSS
.scroller{
    width: 300px;
    height: 500px;
    border: 3px solid red;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.scroller-content{
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: green;
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 0);
}

http://jsfiddle.net/aZ5Qn/

A: Accually, you can just put
transform: translate3d(0,0,0);
On your element that needs the overflow + border-radius combo...

A: Since you are not using the z in the translate, you can change it to translate2d, that does work:
demo
.scroller{
width: 300px;
height: 500px;
border: 3px solid red;
border-radius: 30px;
overflow: hidden;
}
.scroller-content{
width: 300px;
height: 300px;
background: green;
-webkit-transform: translate(0, -8px);
}

This is documented in the link that Chtiwi Malek provided, but there it states that is only for mobile browser, and I have this issue in desktop.
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It also works (at least in desktop) if you set overflow and transform in the same element
.scroller{
    width: 300px;
    height: 500px;
    border: 3px solid red;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, -8px, 5px);
}
.scroller-content{
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: green;
}


A1138 – Food derived from Provitamin A Rice Line GR2E All documents associated with the GM rice approval.
Schaub, P., Wüst, F., Koschmieder, J., Yu, Q., Virk, P., Tohme, J., & Beyer, P. (2017). Nonenzymatic β-Carotene Degradation in Provitamin A-Biofortified Crop Plants. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry (31), 6588-6598.
Schaub et al supplementary paper for Provitamin Rice.
Forum on Food Regulation Out-of-Session Response: Food Standards Australia New Zealand Notifications A1138 and A1143, 26.2.18, (received OIA 6.3.18).
GE Free NZ submission to herbicide tolerant canola line MS11.
Letter from Alliance members to COAG Ministers.
Proposal asking Kate Wilkinson and all Ministerial Council Ministers to review recommendation to regulate 2,4-D.
Letter from the AAT setting date for inerlocutory hearing on the legality of the appeal.
Letter from USDA - stating no data has been collected on animal or human feeding studies on 2,4-D corn and soya.


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REVIEW: 'The Movies That Made Us,' Season 2
by Aaron Phillips 07/31/2021 07/30/2021
The Movies That Made Us debuted in 2019 and released four spectacular episodes that allowed viewers to take a look behind-the-scenes at the making of some iconic films. Now, The Movies That Made Us Season 2 is back, and the documentary series team are ready to deep dive into another series of seminal films that would launch careers and influence pop culture for decades to come. The Netflix original series is produced by Brian Volk-Weiss from the Nacelle Company (Toys That Made Us, The Holidays That Made Us), and features the narrative voice, and guide of the show Danny Wallace.
Season 1 was such a fantastic experience with the humorous tone of the narration, paired with facts, and first hand stories of the production of the films, I was instantly hooked. Enter season 2, with four films that will undoubtedly create joy. Back to the Future, Pretty Woman, Jurassic Park, and Forrest Gump.
The joy of the show is that each episode is able to stand alone, so as a viewer you can choose to watch some, or all of the show without affecting your viewing pleasure. Although I highly recommend watching them all.
Volk-Weiss approaches the tone of the series from the perspective of, "here's that film that's a pop icon, but did you know it was almost shut down, had its budget slashed, or was drastically rewritten from the original script that was optioned?" Which, from a narrative standpoint, is astoundingly fun. These four films have stood the test of time, and have embedded themselves into our culture to the point where fans know them inside and out. As Volk-Weiss highlights though, there's a lot more entertainment to be absorbed from these movies.
There are so many top moments that make this show a necessary watch. For example, during Episode 1, "Back to the Future," the film had originally cast Eric Stoltz in the role of Marty McFly due to Michael J. Fox having to prioritize the filming of Family Ties. The movie was six weeks into filming, and Stoltz was delivering a very heavy, drama-infused performance, as the young actor clearly missed the note about this being a comedy. Finally the director begged the show runners of Family Ties to let Fox play the role, to which he begrudgingly agreed. Fox actually filmed his sitcom during the day and the movie during the evening, noting he had to sleep in-between scenes.
During Episode 2 "Pretty Woman" I was stunned to learn that there were multiple versions of the script, to the point where the actors themselves had no idea which version of the film they were shooting on a daily basis. The director, Gary Marshall, had no clear vision about what tone the film should embody. Jason Alexander recalls doing several scenes in completely different styles from angry, to brooding, and a whole range of emotive styles. The show also details that Pretty Woman launched the acting careers of Julia Roberts and Jason Alexander to household names, with the latter getting the part of George on Seinfeld based on his performance from this film.
The third episode was, without a doubt, my absolute favorite by a country mile. Jurassic Park was not only a stunning film, but it definitively changed the landscape of filming forever. Originally, the action adventure film was meant to be shot in part with claymation, namely the dinosaur scenes. However, one rogue ILM employee, Steve 'Spaz' Williams, was pushing hard to show Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy that these types of action shots should be captured electronically, which at the time had never been done before. He met a considerable amount of obstacles and objections along the way, but this young creative persevered and pioneered a whole new avenue for graphics in films that would revolutionize the industry.
The last episode, Forrest Gump, was quite mind-blowing. I was stunned to learn that this book-to-screen adaptation took nearly 10 years to bring to life. The script was optioned several times by different studios, it was shelved several times, but finally it came to fruition. Even then, the filming hit several snags and the studio was intent on trying to slash the budget and remove certain key scenes. Honestly, as the crew are talking about the conflict between the directorial staff and the studio it's clear that the Forrest Gump we know today could have looked completely different if it wasn't for the vision of the director, and Tom Hanks himself.
Overall The Movies That Made Us Season 2 picked four fabulous films to deep dive into. The anecdotes from the cast and crew are utter pearls of pure joy. The comedic and exploratory perspective of each of the films allows the viewer a completely new frame of reference when considering these legendary pieces. Watching the series is like going up into your attic and dusting off boxes of childhood memories, and having the chance to remind yourself why you fell in love with these films all over again. I, for one, hope we get several more seasons of this documentary series because it's just nostalgia in a can.
The Movies That Made Us Season 2 is now available exclusively to stream on Netflix.
The Movies That Made Us Season 2
Rating - 8.5/10
Aaron Phillips
Aaron is a contributing writer at But Why Tho, serving as a reviewer for TV and Film.
Hailing originally from England, and after some lengthy questing, he's currently set up shop in Pennsylvania. He spends his days reading comics, podcasting, and being attacked by his small offspring.


Roxane Gay's next book won't be available anytime soon. She has pulled How To Be Heard, slated for release in March, in protest at Simon & Schuster's book deal with Milo Yiannopoulos.
As of now, Gay's How To Be Heard, has not been placed with another publisher. Fans will have to content themselves with her latest book, Difficult Women, which came out earlier this month.
Let's hope How to be Heard will be published soon. More Roxane Gay, less Milo Yiannopoulos thank you very much.


When you are starting a new fitness activity it can be overwhelming and confusing to shop for gear. You ask yourself what is the basic necessities to get started. There is so much that friends with good intentions tell you that you "need". There is a lot of fantastic gear but only a few items that I recommend to start with AND it doesn't have to break the bank!
Yoga is so much more than just the asanas or poses. For most beginners just starting out though, the movement paired with the breath is the easiest place to begin. Where do you do that movement? On a yoga mat! Home is most definitely where the mat is!
Do you need any gear to practice yoga? No. Just like running, walking, and many fitness activities you don't need any gear. You just go out and do it. Thankfully yoga is done barefoot so no shoes are needed and yoga will strengthen your feet which in turn helps in running and other fitness activities.
But just like with running, the terrain and distance might call for some kind of footwear. Barefoot is the best tool but not the only one! Same goes for yoga. The terrain matters too and thats where a mat comes in handy.
To deepen your practice and have more flexibility in where you practice I recommend 3 basic pieces of yoga equipment.
First and foremost the one thing that you should invest in is a yoga mat. A yoga mat pads the ground as well as provides a grippy surface. When you put your body on the mat, you don't slip around. You can take your mat anywhere and I highly recommend doing yoga in nature even if its just your backyard. It's a lovely experience!
I have had many mats and to start with, go with one that fits your budget. The key to starting out is to start. Don't fret over the gear too much, just pick up a mat and start. You can worry about details and try out different brands later.
Second, I recommend yoga blocks.
Every single person doing yoga is different in mind, body, and spirit. Every single person is in a different place in their journey.
Some people are naturally quite bendy and people like me are strong but not very bendy at all. Yoga blocks are there to bridge gaps and accommodate all levels of flexibility and strength. You can still move through a flow and work on proper alignment and form with modifications.
Proper alignment and form is far more important than how far into a pose you can possibly get! Make sure and get two blocks though. For a lot of poses you need a block for each hand. Modifications are brilliant and are for everyone!
This is only a handful of poses that can be modified with blocks.
Yoga blocks allow you to still move your body through asanas that may not be fully attainable right now but still beneficial. You have to start somewhere, but you don't have to miss out on anything. Blocks reduce your likelihood of injury.
Third, a yoga strap is so excellent for many poses. A strap, like blocks helps with alignment and form and lets you practice a pose based on where you are right now.
It's difficult to let go of the ego and accept where you are in your yoga journey whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran. I have to constantly work to let go of expectations and comparisons to other people. This is true for any fitness activity so take what you learn from yoga and apply it to the rest of life and you will then start to work on the other parts of yoga that are off the mat.
There are pictures and videos all over the internet showing gorgeous sleek bodies bending and doing cirque de soile types of poses. It's hard to let go of the end result and accept that where you are right now is exactly where you should be. Those bendy people doing those crazy poses want more too and are just like us folks in that regard. Its about the journey not the end result.
I use a strap for Pincha Mayurasana, keeping the elbows under the shoulders.
One thing that I learned about yoga and the use of props that still amazes me daily is that the body changes daily. Some days I can move through asanas with ease and then the next day I just don't move the same. For whatever reasons, whether its soreness, fatigue, or just a weird day with no explanation, blocks and straps allow you to still practice without injury.
So, where do you get this stuff? I have found that The Clymb, which has discounts of up to 70% off retail, is a fine place to start. Yoga is meant to relieve stress so take it easy starting out and give yourself a solid but attainable foundation. Peace and love to you yogi!!