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by Parth Pant
Chhatriwali (2023) review: Hindi cinema has been on a spree to make sex education more palatable to a purportedly puritanical audience ever since Ayushmann Khurrana's sperm-donating Vicky broke sex taboos a decade ago. Khurrana pioneered a subgenre of North Indian middle-class films that addressed sex taboos while disguising their messages within typical Bollywood fare. Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017) discussed erectile dysfunction, Badhaai Ho (2018) destigmatized geriatric pregnancy, and the most recent Doctor G (2022) saw Khurrana playing a male gynecologist.
Helmet (2021), starring Khurrana's underrated sibling (Aparshakti Khurana), battled prejudices on condom usage. We also had a feminist take on the subject when Nushrratt Bharuccha became a crusader for safe sex in last year's Janhit Mein Jaari (2022). In a similar vein, the new year ushers in Chhatriwali (2023), a sex-positive drama about encouraging contraceptive use.
Chhatriwali – directed by Tejas Prabhaa Vijay Deoskar – begins with two families who are negotiating a marriage proposal. But the auspicious ceremony is soon thwarted when it is accidentally revealed that the groom works for a condom-manufacturing company. Hearing the profane word, the bride's family withdraws their proposal. Exasperated by repeated marriage rejections based on his profession, the prospective groom resigns from Cando Condoms. Mr. Lamba (Satish Kaushik), the company's owner, is dissuaded by the loss of his employee and begins looking for a new person to fill this much-maligned position.
Enters our titular character, Sanya (Rakul Preet Singh)—a chemistry graduate struggling who is struggling to make ends meet by giving chemistry lessons to students. Mr. Lamba's chance encounter with Sanya leads him to offer her the position of quality control head at his factory. Sanya is initially hesitant because of the vilified nature of her job. But she has no choice, given the financial crisis her coaching classes have landed her in. Sanya accepts her position on the condition that Lamba keeps her role confidential. Sanya lies about her work being related to an 'umbrella' manufacturing MNC to avoid societal scorn, leading her to become the eponymous chhatriwali (woman with umbrella).
However, Sanya's disguise is hard to keep when she marries Rishi (an always reliable Sumeet Vyas), who runs a Pooja store. Adding to her problems is her incredibly prudish brother-in-law (Rajesh Tailang), a biology teacher at a high school who makes his students skip lessons on the reproductive system. However, after an accident at home sends her sister-in-law (Prachee Shah Paandya) to the hospital, Sanya realizes that she must not only embrace her profession but also break the societal taboo against contraceptive use. Despite her determination, Sanya quickly understands that old traditions die hard and that she must start at home if she is to effect wider change.
Chhatriwali (2023) will undoubtedly draw a comparison to Janhit Mein Jaari (2022) and Helmet (2021), two similarly themed films on contraceptive use. All three films follow the tried-and-true formula of a social-awareness Hindi drama film that uses humor to drive home its message. While not all innuendos and one-liners work in Chhatriwali, director Tejas Deoskar employs innovative montages and imagery to enhance the film's humor.
In a crude homage to the coyness of Hindi cinema, Deoskar inserts shots of a wolf howling and droplets descending a leaf to highlight a sex scene between Rishi and Sanya. Chhatriwali also rehashes a sequence from Helmet about the awkwardness of purchasing condoms from a chemist shop. But despite these similarities, the film's exploration of stigma and taboos around sex is more pronounced.
While Helmet had a rather simplistic approach to men's inhibition in using condoms, Chhatriwali withholds a nuanced feminist approach to the problem. Chhatriwali makes a more perceptible critique of unsafe sexual practices by focusing on the difficulties women face when negotiating condom usage with their male partners. When Sanya begins a free sex-ed class later in the film, she is arrested by the local police for her allegedly profane lessons.
There is an interesting commentary here about state regulation of female bodies (extremely urgent given the latest women-led protests globally). Nevertheless, the film refrains from expanding on it. There is also a naïve montage sequence that showcases women refraining from having sex without a condom, much to the dismay of their partners. Though meant for laughs, this episode glosses over the gendered power structures of a heteronormative alliance and the risk of sexual violence that always hangs over women's bodies.
Rakul Preet Singh leads the film's competent cast as the headstrong Sanya, a woman determined to change her equally tenacious society. Vyas as her husband Rishi brings the same naïve boyish charm that made his Mikesh Chaudhary such an affable presence in Permanent Roommates. But the standout performance in the film comes from Rajesh Taillang as Bhai Ji, the conservative and stubborn brother-in-law.
The film channels its criticism of sexual conservatism through the figure of the brother-in-law, the microcosmic symbol of the institutionalized patriarchy in the nation. Film scholar Jyotika Virdi in her seminal work The Cinematic Imagination has argued how Hindi cinema regards the family as a stand-in for the nation. Virdi claims that in a Hindi film, resolving conflicts in the familial household epitomizes resolving national problems.
Much true to Virdi's observation, Chhatriwali deems change within the patriarchal brother-in-law as symptomatic of the larger societal change. Even though the film remains rather timid about mounting critiques on larger structures of patriarchy and moralism, it does its best to sex-educate within its genre limits. If recent statistics are to be believed, India is set to surpass China to become the most populous country in the world. In such an age, a film about contraceptives (however flawed) couldn't be more timely!
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The Palace of the Counts of Maceda, or Casa del Barón in Pontevedra, Spain, is an original Renaissance pazo dating from the 16th century. It is currently a four-star hotel belonging to the Paradores network.

Location
It is located in Barón street, in the heart of the old town of Pontevedra, close to the medieval Burgo Bridge.

History
The building has its origin in a Roman villa. In the 16th century, the building was transformed into a Renaissance pazo. In the 18th century, the building was completely refurbished by the architect Pedro de Monteagudo and it became the property of the illustrious Counts of Maceda. Later, the property was passed on to the Marquis of Figueroa and Atalaya (also a count of Maceda) who filled it with antiques.

In the 19th century, the palace went into decline, and its uninhabited rooms were used as a sea salt warehouse and a school for poor children. It is even said that the building became a Masonic lodge. Later, it was transformed into a place where dozens of families lived. The Baron of Casa Goda, Eduardo de Vera y Navarro, put an end to this decadence, recovering its possessions and restoring much of its former splendour. This is why the Parador de Turismo de Pontevedra is called Casa del Barón.

In the 20th century, the first floor of the palace became the headquarters of the Graduada Álvarez Limeses School and the second floor was used as a house, being the family residence of the directors of this school until 1950, when the Pontevedra City Council became the owner.

The building was refurbished as a luxury hotel managed by the Spanish State, becoming on 15 January 1955 the first National Parador of Turism in Galicia. In 1974 the hotel underwent its first extension and in 2002 a major upgrade worth 2.34 million euros was carried out.

Description

The pazo stands out for its imposing dimensions and stately ornamentation.

On the outside, there is a neoclassical portico at the entrance to the building. The façade of the building, covered with a frieze of oval shapes, is decorated with coats of arms and is topped by a colonnade of four granite columns. The palace has a crenellated tower added in the 18th century and a stone terrace. It also has a courtyard (originally designed for horses) and a garden.

Inside, there is large stone staircase, a Galician stone fireplace, and other baroque features. There are numerous drawing rooms. The building is decorated with antiques, tapestries, antique paintings, and classical and royal furniture.

Hotel
The palace is now the Parador de Pontevedra, a 47-room luxury hotel. It is one of the four most popular paradors in Galicia. In 2019, its average annual occupancy rate was 72.75%, only behind the parador of Santiago de Compostela, the Hospital of the Catholic Monarchs.

King Felipe VI, the reigning king of Spain, used to spend the night here during his stay at the Spanish Naval Academy.

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Flag Day attendees praise effort of late Spirit of Princeton co-founder
PHILLIP SEAN CURRAN, Staff Writer
Firefighters watch on as old, discarded flags are burned during the Flag Day ceremonies. (Photo by Philip Sean Curran)
The patriotic music played on, the honor guard marched in formation and the crowd stood as one at Princeton's annual Flag Day ceremony, June 14, just as Ray Wadsworth would have liked it.
Wadsworth, the former Princeton fire chief and borough councilman who died May 31 at 80, started this event in the late 1990s and later emceed it — always with his hand covering his heart when the national anthem played. His contributions to the community included co-founding the Spirit of Princeton, the nonprofit group that presents this and other patriotic-themed events each year.
"A heartfelt thanks to Ray for all he did to get this organization organized and to keep us going," said Mark Freda, the president of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad and vice chairman of the Spirit of Princeton, during the ceremony in the plaza of the Witherspoon Hall municipal building.
"Forward, march," called out Princeton Police Sgt. Fred Williams in directing the color guard bringing in the American flag, a flag Wadsworth said he loved.
"When I think of Flag Day, I, of course, think about the flag and all it stands for," Mayor Liz Limpet said at the event. "But I also think of Ray Wadsworth, as I am sure so many of you do, too … "
Lempert said Flag Day in Princeton will "always be associated with Ray, who was a true Princeton patriot in all senses of the word."
Lempert shared that after she was sworn in as mayor, Wadsworth approached her and said he would be there for her for whatever she needed.
"And that's the way Ray was, he was like that for the entire Princeton community," she said. "It was always about helping Princeton and working together for a better community."
Later, Wadsworth's grandson, Keith, a volunteer Princeton firefighter, filled in for his grandfather during the ceremony. Ray Wadsworth would retire old flags by burning them in a metal drum.
Afterward, Keith Wadsworth said it had been emotional coming to the ceremony.
"Every day is, but we're doing it for him," he said.
John Baker, who handles the sound system for Flag Day and other Spirit of Princeton events, said he had known Ray Wadsworth for three decades. He said Wadsworth was on his mind when he was traveling to the Flag Day ceremony.
"Ray was one of those people who didn't want the limelight, stayed in the background (and) just did. He just did," Baker said. "He made it all work."
Members of the Princeton Police Department carry the flag during this year's Flag Day ceremony. (Photo by Philip Sean Curran)▲
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The AVC Group today announced the appointment of CAS Group Limited, formerly Xantech China Ltd., to serve as its exclusive distributor in China and Taiwan and strengthen the representation of its ELAN, NILES, Xantech, and ATON brands throughout the region.
The announcement was made by Mark Terry, president of The AVC Group, who said that CAS Group Ltd. will now work closely with Claude Sabourin, international sales manager, Asia at The AVC Group.
CAS Group is the successor company to Xantech China Ltd. Effective this month, the company changed its name and now operates as a stand-alone distributor for brands of The AVC Group, as well as for Omnimount, Magenta, and BrightSign. The company employs 15 sales professionals and maintains offices in Beijing and Shenzhen in addition to its headquarters office in Hong Kong.
The CAS Group Ltd. is headquartered in Unit 1701, Union Park Tower, 168 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong.


We are happy to announce that Penny Ettinger, Executive Director of Network of Victim Assistance was recently interviewed on "FCP Conversations Online".
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Tracks of the Week #104
New Music Tracks Of The Week
May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 6 min read LloydBest
Who? Nick Mono
What? Effy Stonem
Where? London
What they say? This song is named after the iconic 'Skins' TV character Effy Stonem. The subject matter relates to wanting a girl like Effy Stonem, with the catchy hook repeating this sentiment for all British teens and young adults to chant along to. The alternative rock guitars drive the track mixed in with trap hi-hats to create a current sound, yet the melodies give a nostalgic feel, being reminiscent of early 2000s pop-punk.
Why we love it? This track capitalizes on the feeling of nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the UK in the late 2000s. From the instrumentation, to the laid back vocals and even the subject matter. It's an indie-rock vibe with an urban element that can often be a difficult line to tow, but Nick Mono gets it all right. It's a short song that grabs your attention from start to finish and takes your teen angst away with it. (Lloyd Best)
FFO: Jamie T, Arctic Monkeys
Who? Prospa
What? Ecstasy (Over & Over)
Where? Leeds-via-London
What they say? Speaking about the track Prospa – Harvey Blumler and Gosha Smith – reveal, "This track is very special to us, it's the one that most people have asked us about in our sets, one that we feel is a step forward in our sound yet still has our watermark. We hope everyone feels the love from this song in such a time."
Why we love it? Strident synths and beats it's like the sun coming up across the bay. Building upon a soulful sample, this floor filler has warm echoes of the early 90s but its modern production, cut up samples and playful grooves make it still somehow sound fresh and distinctive. (Bill Cummings)
FFO: Orbital, A Guy Called Gerald
Who? Chloe x Halle
What? Do It
Where? USA
What they say? During this time, music brings a lot of healing. We hope this song inspires someone to get up and dance, shake all the stress and anxiety away, and to "Do It" as the song says," shares Chloe x Halle. They continue, "We are always very serious about the musicality of our songs and our musicianship, but the beauty of this song is that it shows a more carefree and fun vibe from us. We felt so good writing a song that will make people wanna bop to it and lift their spirits.
Why we love it? Good grief, what a song this is. Pumped to the brim with charisma and attitude with a vocal duo at the top of their game. The layers of detailed vocal harmonies really make this one pop, the catchy chorus and the fantastic production are just the cherry on top. (Lloyd Best)
FFO: Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Brandy
Who? Joan
What? Magnetic
Where? Arkansas
What they say? This song is sentimental. We started writing together while we were still in two separate projects. When I heard Alan working on 'magnetic' for his band in the studio, I fell in love with it. We joked back and forth for several years about making it a joan song. When we were in Asia last fall working on lyrics for a few songs, this song just fell into our laps again and made sense to release under our name.
Why we love it? A special brand of sad boi pop that's all the rage right now, but there's something about this one that stands out to me. The vocal is soft and sublime, the instrumental shines in all the right places and it's a lot of fun to sing along to. It doesn't rewrite the handbook on this sub-genre of popular music, but it does do it better than most. (Lloyd Best)
FFO: Lauv, Etham, Ryan Beatty
Who? Floodhounds
What? Something Primeval
Where? Sheffield
What they say? The song looks at our deeply buried primeval instincts, and whether we should trust them more, keeping our eyes on the prize,
surviving and coming together to solve our problems. It's great fun to play live, it's heavy but catchy, so people seem to really get on board with it and get stuck in.
Why we love it? This is a track that lives up to his name, there's something animalistic about the rhythm and the way that it drags us on a journey through the jungle. The vocal is strong and powerful with a distorted effect over it, which gives the track a gritty and raw undertone. The message behind the track is an important one, about reclaiming your inner strength and standing up for yourself, it's a message a lot of us need to hear right now and Floodhounds deliver it with extra gusto. (Lloyd Best)
FFO: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes,
Who? Ro
What? low in the evenings
Why we love it? A melancholic exploration of one's own feelings of depression and loneliness with a unique flavour of production that really spoke to me when I heard it for the first time. The track builds softly from beginning to end, with powerful moments of vulnerability peppered throughout. (Lloyd Best)
FFO: Georgia, Little Boots, Tei Shi
Who? Trapcry
What? Boyfriend
Why we love it? A distinct euro-pop sound with a queer-positive, sexually liberated vibe where Trapcry steals my boyfriend and you know what? I'd let him. The track is a club anthem, begging to be played through blaring bass-heavy speakers to a room of (socially distanced) party people. It has a distinct 2013 "Work Bitch" vibe running through its veins and I am totally here for it. (Lloyd Best)
FFO: Britney Spears, Bree Runway, Cakes Da Killa
Who? Karima Francis
Where? Blackpool
What? Orange Rose
What they say? In a world where we sometimes feel we can't speak out, we tend to take it the worst out on people closest to us. I was fantasising about making more, organic, saturated sounding records for a long time, and alongside this, I wanted to record out in America as I was finding most of my musical influences were artists from America." she says. "Last year I made the move to go out to California to find the sound for the new record and to immerse myself in the West Coast indie/alternative scene and out there, the relationship with Tim bloomed and the music was made.
Why we love it? Wistful and shrouded in heavy atmosphere, Francis emerges through this dusky pared-back cinematic cut as a sensitive vocalist whose tone is invested with a rich melancholia. This is a touching rumination through mental health issues that can send shockwaves through even the most intimate and entwined of relationships, 'Orange Rose' unfolds wonderfully into a masterful epic.
FFO: Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten
Chloe x Halle, Floodhounds, Joan, Karima Francis, Nick Mono, Prospa, Ro, Trapcry
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A new scam on Facebook has reappeared – account cloning. It has been spotted in 2012 and now users have posted complaints that the scam is back again. The scam has already affected some people and scammers have obtained money using fraudulent practices.
A Fox News insider report has indicated that this Facebook scam is primarily associated with Facebook account cloning. First, the criminals may use a fake profile of someone who the user is likely to add(like a beautiful woman) to see more details about the account the friends list of the account as well. What the then scammers do is that they completely copy the targeted profile to the slightest detail so that it becomes identical.
The cyber-scammers then begin to add people in your friend-list with the expectation that the people in your friend list recognize the duplicate profile and they believe that it is real. After this is done, the fake profile may write to the users and cause numerous damages to them.
One of the consequences of adding such a fake user account is that the account may send you malicious web links that may infect your computer with very dangerous malware, like Infostealer Trojans, Rootkits and even Ransomware Virus. Such ransom viruses usually encrypt the files on the compromised computer and ask the victim for money to get them back in the form of BitCoin.
Another consequence which has been reported by affected users is that the cyber-scammers were sending out messages related to requests for immediate payments. For example, the cyber-criminal may write to you from the fake profile that he was involved in an accident and needs several thousand dollars to pay his bail and other charges. The scammers may also ask the user to call fake numbers or subscribe his device to SMS fraud services which can result in an unexpectedly large phone bill.
The cyber-criminal may set up a meeting with the user for one or other malicious purpose.
Cyber-crooks may ask for financial and personal information such as your credit card details or social security number.
After some time, the cyber-criminals can duplicate the account and report the other Facebook account for fake, meaning that they can "steal" your Facebook identity.
Add friends to your friend list to send them malicious files and web links as well as scam them using social engineering techniques.
Write to your friends anything they wish.
Advertise to users' applications that may steal credentials.
Advertise groups to users and send fake notifications to them which can lead to malicious websites, like the latest Facebook Virus.
The scam has primarily been reported to affect countries in the United States and Central Europe as well, like Netherlands for example. Users who see friend requests from someone who is already in their friends' list should immediately check in with the original Facebook user of the account. If there is a scam going on, it is strongly advisable to notify all of the users in the friends list of the compromised account via a shared message or a status update or any other means.
Make your friends' list private for others.
Always do a quick check on accounts which add you.
The bottom line is that Facebook scams may never stop appearing because they usually tend to work. It is a fact that for a while now, this has been the biggest social network on the planet Earth and its users are subjects to numerous scams and malware attacks worldwide.
Threats such as Facebook Scam may be persistent. They tend to re-appear if not fully deleted. A malware removal tool like Combo Cleaner will help you to remove malicious programs, saving you the time and the struggle of tracking down numerous malicious files.
Threats such as Facebook Scam may be persistent on your system. They tend to re-appear if not fully deleted. A malware removal tool like SpyHunter will help you to remove malicious programs, saving you the time and the struggle of tracking down numerous malicious files.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by Facebook Scam and other threats.
SpyHunter is a powerful malware removal tool designed to help users with in-depth system security analysis, detection and removal of threats such as Facebook Scam.
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for Facebook Scam and remove them.
2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove Facebook Scam.
Ransomware infections and Facebook Scam aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested several alternative methods that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that these methods may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by Facebook Scam or other threats.
Remove Facebook Scam by cleaning your Browser and Registry.
Fix registry entries created by Facebook Scam on your PC.
Combo Cleaner is a powerful malware removal tool designed to help users with in-depth system security analysis, detection and removal of threats such as Facebook Scam.
Step 5: In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Facebook Scam. If you find it, right-click on the app and select "Move to Trash".
Step 6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Facebook Scam. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus ("–") icon to hide it.
Remove Facebook Scam – related extensions from your Mac's browsers.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Facebook Scam will be removed.
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Facebook Scam, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac's security and protect it in the future.
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Home » News » THIS TINY PROGRAM KEEPS OUR COASTS SAFE. TRUMP'S GUTTING IT, OF COURSE.
THIS TINY PROGRAM KEEPS OUR COASTS SAFE. TRUMP'S GUTTING IT, OF COURSE.
Mar 8, 2017 by Casey Coates Danson
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The semi-annual meeting of the Sea Grant Association in Washington, D.C., is usually a straightforward affair. It's typically a time for administrators from around the country to discuss coastal research and hash out the association's business.
But as members gather to start their meeting on Tuesday, there's plenty of drama. The Trump administration reportedly plans to slash the budget of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and gut federal funding for NOAA's Sea Grant program.
This time, Sea Grant's very existence is at stake.
"My initial reaction [to the news] was horror and disgust," says Jim Eckman, director at California Sea Grant. "I think we're facing a much graver crisis that we're going to have to deal with."
Though hardly a household name, Sea Grant funds important work, supporting over 3,000 scientists and paying for coastal research through 33 university programs. Sea Grant projects shed light on sea-level rise, ocean acidification, the effect of melting glaciers on kelp beds, and much, much else.
Congress created the Sea Grant program in 1966 in part to improve scientific understanding for the fishing industry. Since then, it has helped pay for projects that encourage commercial fishers to adopt sustainable practices off the coast of Ventura, California. It has backed efforts to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and to forecast the loss of wetlands from hurricanes hitting Louisiana.
Sea Grant directors get federal money and hustle to match it with private and state investment for research. Sometimes they manage to double what the government gives them. But without a federal commitment, the program would be finished, says MaryAnn Wagner, a spokesperson for Washington Sea Grant.
Coming to grips with the reality of climate change is scary enough. Dealing with its assault on coasts without the extensive research to understand the consequences? Downright devastating, administrators say.
In coming days, directors will start mapping out plans to defend the program. "Big fights are a-brewin'," Eckman says.
The Trump administration reportedly wants to use the cuts to NOAA and its $73 million Sea Grant program to help pay for a $54 billion boost in military spending.
Eckman and other directors doubt Sea Grant's bipartisan support in Congress will erode so quickly for a program it has supported for decades. They hope Congress will have their backs.
"I have to assume there are some wise people in our Congress who see the flaw" of prioritizing defense over science, says Paul Anderson, who directs Maine Sea Grant. "Mr. Trump is setting up for a political battle."
Sea Grant's managers say Trump's proposal underscores the administration's disrespect for science. They suspect similar cuts will come to programs at the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the U.S. Forest Service — at a cost to scientific understanding.
Slashing funding for scientific research would be "a disservice to everybody in the nation and the world," Anderson says. "It's like flying blind. Why would we fly blind if we don't have to?"
Though the cuts seem drastic, it's not the first time a president has threatened to obliterate the Sea Grant program. In 1981, the Reagan administration proposed pulling federal funding. A task force assembled to defend Sea Grant. An analysis of 57 examples from the program found the $270 million the government spent on Sea Grant during its first 14 years yielded $227 million in economic benefits each year. Congress was ultimately swayed to protect it.
A similar political dance could happen this time. According to Wagner from Washington Sea Grant, every federal dollar spent returns about $8 in economic benefits. A NOAA analysis shows the program helped support $575 million in economic development and more than 20,000 jobs in 2015. "This is a small but mighty program," Wagner says.
Knowing Sea Grant has survived a challenge before buoys hope that maybe the Trump administration won't succeed in scrapping it. "It makes me less worried," says Linda Duguay, a Sea Grant director at the University of Southern California. "But then, I thought the election was going to go in a different direction."
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Riccardo Zanellato stars as Jacopo Fiesco in Simon Boccanegra
at the Opéra de Lyon
Riccardo Zanellato - Jacopo Fiesco
Riccardo Zanellato's career has led him to become one of the reference artists for the most important bass roles . Regularly invited by Riccardo Muti for many productions at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome (among others, Iphigénie en Aulide, Moïse et Pharaon, Macbeth and Simon Boccanegra), he collaborates with such institutions as the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Teatro Regio in Turin, the Arena in Verona, the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, the Verdi Festival in Parma, the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia, Liceu in Barcelona, the Nederlandse Opera in Amsterdam, the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, the Opernhaus in Zurich, the Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp, the Opéra de Lausanne and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Mr. Zanellato recently sang Verdi's Requiem in Naples under the baton of Muti, in Vilnius with Violeta Urmana, in Portorico, in Cagliari, in Moscow at the Rostropovich Festival on tour with the Teatro Comunale of Bologna, in Barcelona, in Cincinnati and in St. Louis. Mr. Zanellato lately starred in Luisa Miller in Bilbao, Aida at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Poliuto, La Bohème at the Opernhaus in Zurich andMacbeth at the Opéra de Lyon. Mr. Zanellato sang Banco in Macbeth for the opening production of the 2013/2014 season of the Comunale di Bologna (R. Abbado/Wilson). He then performed Nabucco at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome, Riccardo Muti conducting, La Juive and a New Year's Eve Concert in Vilnius and again Nabucco in Stuttgart and Leipzig. Mr. Zanellato has just sung Schubert's Mass in A flat Major for his debut at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, again with Muti.
Mr. Zanellato's future plans include: Nabucco in Nancy and Stuttgart; Simon Boccanegra in Dresden; Norma at the Théâtre des Champs Elysées in Paris; Il Trovatore at the Salzburg Festival besides Placido Domingo and under Daniele Gatti and at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan; Turandot at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples; Verdi's Requiem at the Ravenna Festival and on tour in Italy and Slovenia under the baton of Riccardo Muti.


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1. Who is Galen and which century did he live in?
2. Who is the great Scottish Anatomist, and did he follow the Galen system?
3. What muscles act on the anterior leg?
4. What muscles act on the posterior leg?
5. There are six levels of structural organisation: what are they?
6. What are the expected learning outcomes and learning methods of this course?
7. Explain the lymphatic system in detail. Minimum 300 words.
8. Explain how the nervous system works. Minimum 300 words.
9. Explain the following three systems in detail: autonomic system, sympathetic system, parasympathetic system. Minimum 300 words.
10. The brain contains approx. one billion neurons and is protected by various safety features. What is the very first safety system built in to protect the brain?
11. Explain the body's blood flow. Minimum 100 words.
12. What is deemed to be the biggest organ of the human body? What is its structure and how does it work? Minimum 300 words.
13. The skeletal system has 206 bones. Name and explain the four different types.
14. The skeletal system has several important functions: what are they?
15. What do proximal and distal mean?
16. Do the muscles work in synchronised patterns?
17. The central nervous system is located in your brain and spinal cord, but where are the peripheral nerves located?
18. Where do the autonomic nerves lead from and go to?
19. Is the heart a voluntary muscle?
What is adipose tissue?
21. Name the six functions of the skin and what they do.
Does the heart move voluntarily or involuntarily?
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23. The spinal cord is a continuation of the medulla oblongata and extends downwards through the vertebral column, finishing on a level with the lumbar vertebrae. What is it protected by?
24. The muscular system is truly awesome and helps move the body which has 639 named muscles. These muscles make up 40-50% of body weight. It's important to note that a muscle's name can give you clues to the way it works and its features. The name either reflects a muscle's shape or its attachment. Please name five superficial muscles and five deep tissue muscles.
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Millet and Modern Art: From Van Gogh to Dalí
February 16–September 7, 2020
Main Exhibition Galleries, East Building
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Millet and Modern Art: From Van Gogh to Dalí is a groundbreaking exhibition that examines, for the first time, the international legacy of French painter Jean-François Millet (1814–1875). Millet was a pioneer in developing innovative imagery of rural peasantry, landscapes, and nudes, and his work had a deep impact on later generations of artists. In the late 19th century he was arguably the best-known modern painter, and his works sold for the highest prices of any modern pictures at auction. Today Millet is less well known, and this exhibition seeks to revive his importance and recognize his radicalism.
Millet and Modern Art creates an alternative and fresh narrative for the history of modern art that begins with his work. Millet's imagery is situated within the context of work by a wide range of artists whom he influenced, including Vincent van Gogh, Camille Pissarro, Georges Seurat, Claude Monet, Giovanni Segantini, Winslow Homer, Paula Modersohn-Becker, Edvard Munch, and Salvador Dalí.
The exhibition is cocurated by Simon Kelly, curator and head of the department of modern and contemporary art at the Saint Louis Art Museum, and Maite van Dijk, senior curator at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.
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Additional support is provided by the E. Desmond Lee Family Endowment for Exhibitions; the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; the National Endowment for the Arts; and Christie's. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and Humanities.
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At a recent book sale, my table was sandwiched in between two watercolor artists.
Next to one of them was a young lady selling delicious homemade cookies.
Beyond her was a married couple designing one-of-a-kind T-shirts.
On and on, down the line, there was a nice mix of artists, crafters, and authors.
All brought unique opportunities to network.
Here's what I learned on that chilly Saturday morning.
We shouldn't limit ourselves to only making connections with others in our same profession or field of interest. Authors can also make use of opportunities to network creatively with many other individuals.
Just because they may not be authors, doesn't mean they are non-readers, you know. You need to meet, great, and exchange cards with everyone.
Ask yourself, "What is the connection I can make with a painter?" Well, do you ever need an illustrator? When your book is written, will you need a cover?
T-shirts? How about one displaying the cover of your most recent book…main character…catchy quotation?
But, a baker? Hum…are you writing a cookbook?
I'm not, but I have a partially-written—and long-forgotten—novel in the bottom drawer of my desk. It has the word "Cookie" in the title. That's enough for me to start a conversation with the gal selling Snickerdoodles.
So, wherever you go, look for ways to connect.
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Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a cantor in a synagogue, from Yiddish zinger 'singer'. English: variant of Sanger 2, in fact a Middle English recoinage from the verb sing(en) 'to sing'. German: variant of Sänger (see Sanger 1) in the sense of 'poet'.
Where is the Singer family from?
You can see how Singer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Singer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Singer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 259 Singer families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Singer's in the UK. London had the highest population of Singer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Singer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
What did your Singer ancestors do for a living?
In 1881, Farmer, Labourer and Tailor were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Singer. The most common Singer occupation in the UK was Farmer. 10% of Singer's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Singer family was Annuitant.
Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Singer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.
What Singer family records will you find?
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Singer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Singer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Singer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Singer. For the veterans among your Singer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
You've only scratched the surface of Singer family history.
What is the average Singer lifespan?
Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Singer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Singer in 1941 was 48, and 79 in 2004.
An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Singer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.


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Vladimir Cupara (født 19. februar 1994) er en serbisk håndboldspiller, som spiller i Vive Kielce og for Serbiens herrehåndboldlandshold.

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Q: When did colspan and rowspan become available for usage in HTML tables? A co-worker and I are curious about when colspan and rowspan became available for usage in HTML tables.
We tried Google and Wikipedia, but the answer still seems to elude us.
I thought it might have been since HTML 2, or early-to-mid-90s, but he insists it wasn't until 2000 or later....

A: RFC 1942 introduced tables in May 96, the rfc includes rowspans so this is the earliest official document implementing them.
https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc1942
Edit - Should mention that this is a refinement for html 2.0

A: They're mentioned in versions of the HTML 4 spec as far back as 1997 at least. edit They're also in HTML 3; they seem to have been around as long as <table> itself.

A: As far as W3C is concerned, it looks like HTML 3.2, so January 1997. Both attributes are mentioned in the 3.2 spec, but I don't see them anywhere in the 2.0 spec.
If you're not strictly following W3C, the answer seems to be May 1996. See the example at the top of page 2 of RFC 1942, which adds support for tables.

A: According to this, they are defined in HTML 3.2, which is dated 14 Jan 1997. So, a long way back.

A: Well they are in HTML3: http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/html3/tables.html

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Hodan Osman Abdi is a Research Fellow with the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University, where she is also the Executive Director of the Center for East African studies. She received a Ph.D. in Communication studies from Zhejiang University and has since then published several journal articles and translated books. She is also the co-director of the award-winning documentary film Africans in Yiwu, a six-episode documentary film describing the lives of the African community in one of China's most popular business hubs. Recently, Abdi was appointed as a Senior Adviser to the President of the Federal Government of Somalia to advise on policies and strategies to promote Somalia-China Investment and Economic relations.


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Wedding-themed stories can be a hit or miss, but MAYBE I DO was an enjoyable start to Ms. McLaughlin's new series and I'm interested in what she has in store for us next. This story had a few surprises for me but I really enjoyed it, maybe because of those surprises. It was cute, fun and sometimes emotional, but very entertaining.
Charlotte Linley may have a successful career as a wedding photographer but she certainly has no illusions about weddings, having been left standing at the altar. One upside to her gig is spending time with the trio at her favorite wedding venue especially the gorgeous Dean Troyer; and while flirting with him may be fun, Charlotte is not looking for a relationship.
Dean has his own scars from his attempt at a happy ever after and is not looking to take another go at it, but he lives for the days he sees Charlotte and when he's drafted to plan his sister's wedding, she's the only one he can think to ask for help from. Every moment spent together makes their feelings for each other even more powerful, but can two people with such baggage as theirs open up to love again with all the risks it comes with?
I liked the characters a lot. Dean was an older guy and surprisingly was reserved, quiet and quite insecure (with reason), not the confident alpha male you'd expect. Charlotte was more mature in the way she carried herself and managed her business and life than you would expect for her age. She was confident, smart and knew what she wanted. Both of them had a lot to deal with in order to make their relationship succeed and Dean struggled with a lot more. The pairing of a stronger younger woman and the slightly insecure older man was unexpected but totally worked for me.
My least favorite thing about this story is the exes that just won't go away. It added a layer of drama that was unnecessary in my opinion, especially since Dean and Charlotte already had their own hang-ups to deal with.
I definitely will recommend this book to anyone who wants an enjoyable romance to end the summer.


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A Lesson in Civics
By Fred Adair
January has been a dizzying month for leadership, eh? Saber-rattling by the world's major powers was in the news regularly, as the closely watched Trump spoke out provocatively on China, Russia, Israel, Mexico, coal, climate, immigration, trade and other topics in media broadsides. The nations or parties implicated responded with outrage, while those favored were cautiously positive. Tom Friedman posted his New York Times column on the 25th from refuge in London, declaring 'even from here I have vertigo.'
In the midst of all this flurry in the first month of the new year, I was called to perform the classic civic responsibility assigned at birth or naturalization to all United States citizens – jury service – and thought immediately, Oh no, what a bother: how can I get out of this? We've all watched the crime shows and seen the news coverage, from which we of course form ready opinions about guilt or innocence, and we all know it's our duty to respond when called, but do our daily lives really have room for Judge Judy? I didn't think so. This duty was not optional, however, and if citizenship must be earned by some, I figured it should be earned by all.
So, with mild trepidation I trudged on a Monday morning mid-month to the US District Court in downtown Boston and queued up for the pat down at security. My lawyer friend Rich had armed me, as a self-employed consultant whose gainful work would cease while in the jury box, with possibly magic words ("economic hardship"); as the court minions packed me and 149 of my peers into a large waiting area overlooking Boston Harbor, I browsed the newspapers I'd brought with me and idly practiced my speech.
The court system anticipates these sorts of maneuvers though, and shortly began a steady barrage of counter-programming designed to unseat the firmest convictions of self-interest. Upon reporting for duty, each member of the jury pool is given the 'Handbook for Trial Jurors Serving in the United States District Courts,' whose opening sentences sound the lofty ideals taught in civics classes: 'The protection of our rights and liberties is largely achieved through the teamwork of judge and jury who, working together in a common effort, put into practice the principles of our great heritage of freedom.' Strong stuff! I checked my calendar and thought ahead to the meetings scheduled over the course of the week. Lots to do.
Everyone now seated comfortably, a short movie was announced. The lights were dimmed slightly and 'Called to Serve' appeared on the monitors at the front, followed by music and a montage of ordinary people I didn't recognize, with lines of text floating across the screen that channel the thoughts of everyone in the room: 'Why me?' 'What do I have to decide?' 'What if I can't make up my mind?' Okay. I'm paying attention.
The music stops and there is Chief Justice John Roberts with, you guessed it, the call to serve: "The right to a jury trial is guaranteed by the 6th and 7th Amendments to the US Constitution; but that right would mean little if people like you were not willing to take time from their busy lives to serve on a jury …your role is vital for promoting justice and preserving liberty …I hope you find it interesting as well as satisfying to be one of the guarantors of our freedom."
I look around me at the captive audience. The authorities have wisely barred electronics from the building, so no one is assuming the prayerful position over a smartphone that has become such a familiar aspect of any crowd scene. The paper shuffling has stopped as well, and all eyes are pointed toward the head of the class for the next twenty minutes as a succession of former jurors and Supreme Court Justices is called to bear witness to the importance and integrity of the jury process.
By the time it's done I am off the sidelines and sitting squarely on the fence. This process sounds fascinating, highlighted by the interviews of former jurors who found it emotionally rewarding. The daily mental clutter of incendiary Trump comments and fervid media reactions is beginning to recede as Judge William Young takes the podium to add a personal touch to the institutional welcoming of us prospective jurors.
His speech adds meaningful color to the call: 'the most robust form of direct democracy in history is the American jury …90% of the jury trials on the planet are here in the United States …the 6th Amendment says 'the trial of all crimes, save for impeachment, shall be by jury;' that's why you're here ……you will be a constitutional officer equal to the judge; you are the embodiment of those constitutional guarantees ….Every single trial is both a test and a celebration of the right of a free people to govern themselves.'
Lofty stuff indeed, and I conduct a quick self-examination. With the integrity of both the executive and legislative branches of government under daily attack simultaneously from the left and the right, I've got the chance to serve in the judicial branch as 'a constitutional officer equal to the judge' and do something that is above reproach, that is unassailably the right thing to do; do I understand that correctly?
My worries about time away from the office shrink in comparison. Would-be citizens will likely face fresh hurdles to their aspirations in the coming months as the Trump administration erects fences at our borders and tightens restrictions on entry. I can at least get off the fence and be ready to serve.
An hour later I am amongst 40 or so called to Judge Young's courtroom as a panel of prospective jurors in the criminal trial of a Nigerian national on drug smuggling charges. Judge Young tells us the trial is expected to last about a week, and takes us through an orderly process extending over two hours where a jury is selected. I am excused from service by a peremptory challenge that 'is no reflection upon my ability or integrity,' but simply the judgment of counsel that different jurors would be more appropriate for the trial of this defendant by a jury of his peers. I am relieved I don't have to turn my schedule upside down, but sad about the lost opportunity for citizen service.
The lessons here for leaders are intriguing. How do you inspire in your employees that same emotional attachment to 'citizenship' in your organization that the jury selection process activates in potential jurors for national citizenship? Like the motivating video and words of Judge Young, does it start with communicating the foundational principles and beliefs of your company? Many companies have statements of mission and values that address these sorts of questions; maybe it's time to take them from the shelf, dust them off and refresh your employees' engagement with them.
Can you more fully identify the ways in which your product or service contributes to the wellbeing of your customers, thus communicating a higher calling? Is there an analogue to jury service that you might develop? E.g. a panel of employees who are selected every year to determine awards that recognize employees who most exemplify the company's values.
Perhaps a discussion of the jury process itself would prove valuable within your company. Reinforcing the value and obligations of citizenship is a useful end, in these times or any other.
All food for thought I hope! You can access the resources referenced above at the US District Court's website. Find the Handbook for Trial Jurors here. Find the 'Call to Serve' video here. And a video of Judge Young's welcoming comments here.
Comments? I'd like to hear your thoughts. Email me at fadair@adairleadership.com
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The Secret to Gen Z Recruitment and Retention
September 21, 2022 by Maggie Da Prato
Gen Z graduates are in the driver's seat when it comes to recruitment and retention. The talent pool is barely sufficient to fill the growing number of job postings in the tech realm.
For startups and established firms on expansion paths, the competition has become fierce. Whereas a competitive salary offering and benefits package along with a collaborative workplace culture have been the essentials that could make or break a deal for a potential new hire, the pandemic and subsequent hybrid workplace models have taken hold. With that has come an unprecedented talent shortage and an additional set of demands on the part of graduates entering the market.
According to a 2021 Statistics Canada census, the Gen Z demographic accounts for 17.6% of the working-age population. Unlike other demographics, a significant portion of younger generation workers is keen to return to a social setting. A June 2021 ADP survey reported that 36% of Gen Z remote workers were the most excited to return to the office.
Even some of the most progressive companies find themselves struggling to attract talent and address the needs of a youth-dominated workplace. However, they are quickly realizing that the landscape is shifting from the conventional one-way conversation ("tell us about your experiences" and "why do you want to work for us"), into a two-way dialogue that addresses the needs of both sides of the negotiating table ("what are you expecting from our workplace" and "how can we help you build a successful career").
Furthermore, like many companies, we regularly conduct internal surveys to ensure we give a voice to, and address the needs of employees. This is especially important given that more than 50% of our workers are under the age of 25. These are things they are consistently telling us:
They want high-energy workplaces
They expect to fast-track their career advancement
They look for training opportunities and coaches that can help them excel
They thrive in a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that allows them to be themselves from day one
They want to feel a sense of accomplishment and be appreciated and valued
They look for employers that are genuine in their embrace of diversity and corporate social responsibility
Another demand we are seeing from today's recruits – and perhaps the most important of all – is that they are striving to build a career that is meaningful and fulfills their personal aspirations.
There have been plenty of surveys that confirm the top priorities for Gen Z workers. But that does not paint a complete picture of the attributes that matter most in their workplace. We decided to examine the issue further with our own employees, which turned up some interesting details on what those priorities can actually mean in a day-to-day setting.
For example, when we asked our hires to name their top career priority, 54% ranked "leading a team of talented professionals" first. The second highest response was "developing innovative products and leading new business ventures." The desire for advancement, autonomy and innovation are clearly discussion points that need to be addressed during recruitment and consistently followed up on once employed by a business.
Being part of an inclusive and diverse environment ranks high on the Gen Z list of requirements. They seek diversity that goes beyond age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, culture and disability. For younger workers, diversity and inclusion are reflected in how different opinions and ideas are valued, and how different identities are accepted.
Growth and advancement are much more than training programs and annual check-ins to ensure their skills are progressing to their liking. Personal growth and empowerment are equally important to finding their way in the working world. Employers need to be clear and proactive in creating learning and development opportunities, including opportunities to live and work abroad as well as coaching programs, among others.
Even higher on the list of what our hires valued most, however, were colleagues and team members. More than 58% of employees said they value those above all other attributes in a workplace – more than fast career progression, workplace environment, compensation, and benefits.
Creating an open, transparent, and supportive culture is important – one where there is active listening, inclusivity, and activities that promote individuality and team building. A culture that has people at the center of its operations – from employees to local communities. A culture that is driven by a bigger purpose that goes beyond profits and connects all employees to a common good.
In addition, employers need to enhance the social and personal well-being of employees, from mental health and wellness support to flexible social programming that allows them to choose the activities and educational pursuits that suit their lifestyle.
This is not to discount the value of compensation packages, benefits, training, and a collaborative hybrid work culture. These continue to be table stakes in any recruitment or engagement conversation. But they have been relegated to starting points in the conversation, rather than the deciding factors that will secure a successful hire.
All of this is far from being a one-and-done deal once an employee joins a firm. Companies also need to continually revisit the employee experience, encourage employee feedback, proactively touch base with team members to discuss their progress through 1:1 interviews, team building, and bonding experiences, and most importantly, listen and acknowledge that in some situations, they know best what works for them.
Maggie Da Prato is the Head of Talent for the Americas at Dialectica, an information services company that shapes better business decision-making worldwide.
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The Milky Way as photographed by Loren Mooney, a Senior Program Manager at Amazon, from Blewett Pass on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.
Check out these photos and more on Loren Mooney's Flickr page.
With the U.S. Government broken, NASA hasn't been able to supply us with our usual feast of great shots of stars, galaxies and the Milky Way. So, we turned to a local photographer who happened to catch a cloudless, moonless night last weekend and got these great shots (above).
I've been wanting to try some Milky Way shots, so I headed up to the hills south of Blewett Pass last Saturday night (Oct. 5) when I realized the skies would be clear and moonless.
These images are my first-ever star shots. I shot these with a wide angle lens on a Canon 1D Mark IV and a sturdy tripod. They're about 30 seconds each. The star trails image is a stacked set of images totaling about 30 minutes.


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20. Lorde
from Melodrama (Repblic)
Ms. Ella Yellich-O'Connor claimed to not particularly care that "Green Light," the first single from her titanic second album Melodrama, doesn't follow rules of usual song structure. It doesn't, and she shouldn't care. From the key change and tempo jump in the first bridge, it hits hyperspeed and refuses to stop. Lorde's pop instincts are such that the song bursts at its seams with hooks regardless of overarching structure. Other tracks on Melodrama provide that record's truest depths, but "Green Light" is an ideal appetizer. – Liam Green
19. Alvvays
"Dreams Tonite"
from Antisocialites (Polyvinyl)
There's a specific tranquility captured in the music of indie-rock upstarts Alvvays. Tightly wound hooks with interlocked harmonies waver between simple, yet absorbing melodies, capturing a sense of calm in clever, three-minute dream-pop packages. "Dreams Tonite" is no exception, and is one of the highlight moments off of this year's Antisocialites. Led by hazy, pace-setting down strums and a warped lead synth, the track follows a lovelorn narrative with frontwoman Molly Rankin asking, "If I saw you on the street/would I have you in my dreams, tonight?" The track takes advantage of every second, seamlessly shifting between verse, pre-chorus, chorus and back again. A brief bridge interrupts the pattern before the track nosedives into a feel-good conclusion, complete with nods toward Cocteau Twins' distinct, harmonically alien sensibility. – Patrick Pilch
18. Dirty Projectors
"Keep Your Name"
from Dirty Projectors (Domino)
It's all but impossible to separate any track on Dirty Projectors from the breakup of frontman Dave Longstreth and ex-girlfriend/bandmate Amber Coffman. Longstreth examines the relationship's decay with unsparing specificity, even when it makes him look pretty terrible. On "Keep Your Name," he veers from self-pity ("I don't know why you abandoned me") to outright pettiness ("What I want from art is truth / What you want is fame"), all delivered through a numbing, pitched-down vocal effect. There's a moment of clear-headedness delivered in the form of a rap (which works, against all odds) but mostly the song just dwells in the irrational swirl of post-breakup emotions. (And just try to find a moment more subtly devastating than that "Impregnable Question" sample.) – Sam Prickett
17. Carly Rae Jepsen
"Cut to the Feeling"
(Interscope)
"Cut to the Feeling" is pop perfection and pure joy. Over '80s synths, Jepsen tells her guy to stop wasting time and to get to it already. "Cancel your reservations," she sings, "No more hesitations, this is on." But even while she's demanding instant ecstasy, she is in total control and just the fucking epitome of cool. Meanwhile, I can't listen to this song without feeling like I'm going to burst. Clearly, I'm not as cool not as Jepsen—she knows what she wants and she knows how to get it, and if what she wants is as crazy as breaking through the ceiling and dancing on the roof then dude better put on a helmet and some dancing shoes because this is on. – Adam Ellsworth
16. Kendrick Lamar
"DNA."
from DAMN. (Top Dawg/Aftermath)
This song is an incendiary device. And somehow it snuck its way onto rap radio, staying on the charts for several weeks, amused by the vast majority of its competition. Kendrick Lamar's ability to mold star quality, storytelling substance and social analysis shouldn't come as a surprise anymore, but he caught us sleeping with DAMN. "DNA." is more immediately accessible than some of this album, but still indicative of the the furious whole. Opening with mocking Fox News soundbites, Lamar proceeds to burn every racist dog-whistler, political idiot and rap industry peer that's ever stepped to him directly or indirectly. "Born inside the beast, my expertise – checked out in second grade," he taunts. The talent within him didn't need conventional methods to flower. – Liam Green
15. Chelsea Wolfe
from Hiss Spun (Sargent House)
I'm not sure what it says about Hiss Spun that Treble's collective favorite track from it is one of the rare sonic respites included in Chelsea Wolfe's relentlessly sludgy, scary work. Are we suckers for good Easter eggs? Are we able to find and appreciate metal in all its forms, even the least obvious ones? On an album full of screaming references to metal, "Offering" seems to rest on a dream-pop cloud: The guitar on this cut is calmer than most, the drums subdued and supplemented by fizzy loops. But the themes on Hiss Spun feel like a litany of warnings, sad realizations and seething anger, so the odd pleasantry of "Offering" also comes across as a forced one. Long an admirer of nature, Wolfe here looked to the Salton Sea for inspiration. She anthropomorphizes the California salt lake, placing it in a complicated relationship with the rest of humanity—"You and I, in our wild, won't listen/It was rife, it was rife with unholy offerings." With fish skeletons underfoot and San Andreas earthquakes underwater inspiring an abstract avatar for climate change fears, Wolfe's/the lake's plaintive vocals comprise a siren's song to dash listeners against thematic rocks. – Adam Blyweiss
14. Moses Sumney
from Aromanticism (Jagjaguwar)
Moses Sumney's Aromanticism attempts to investigate and make a case against the absolute necessity of love or the need for the feeling. The intoxicating lyricist went so far as to write a prose poem regarding the album and themes contained within. At the heart of this idea is the song "Quarrel," a near-seven-minute expedition into a relationship based on uneven footing, prompting the question of whether it's a relationship that's wanted or warranted. Sumney's lyrical gymnastics are the hidden gem that's difficult to find and process especially under the weight and gravity of his beautiful voice. When it comes down to it, Aromanticism is pure poetry and "Quarrel" is one of the main stanzas that allows for clear understanding after multiple listens and adjustments to interpretation. There are moments in the song that feel as if they could be, and probably should be, converted into long standing musical tropes that inform future artists of how to craft beautifully, heartbreaking music. The sickeningly bittersweet way that Sumney sings "We cannot be lovers" is worth the price of admission alone. – Chris Willis
13. Future
from FUTURE (Epic)
Two years ago, when much of the world fully succumbed to Future fever—many of my posts for this website then showcase this—we spent much less time agonizing over the repeated admissions of callous immorality and rampant misogyny in his lyrics than today. This is, unquestionably, a good thing, and not incredibly germane to "Mask Off," which is fairly tame (all things considered), but seems appropriate to mention before going further. A much more aware, less forgiving eye examined Nayvadius Wilburn's on-record confessions and real-life acrimony toward his ex-wife Ciara, especially as the latter got real fucking ugly.
Now if you'll excuse me: PERCOCET, MOLLY PERCOCET. PEROCET, MOLLY PERCOCET. REP THE SET, GOTTA REP THE SET. Sorry. The inanity and simultaneous catchiness of the "Mask Off" chorus is a testament to Future's skill at creating rap anthems underpinned by savvy hook structure, and Metro Boomin creates the year's most addictive beat off a fairly simple flute loop. Lyrically, it focuses on Future appreciating how far he's come in life—"From food stamps to a whole 'nother domain"—rather than laundry-listing hedonism, so you don't have to feel terribly guilty about finding pleasure in it. – Liam Green
12. Father John Misty
"The Ballad of the Dying Man"
from Pure Comedy (Sub Pop)
Dear God this year's been painfully long. We're at the end of it, doing our best to comb through the detritus to find some things to celebrate (there has been a lot of great music, for which we're thankful), but the endless scroll of soul-crushing, defeating news is always there to remind us that something awful awaits us in just a moment or so. "Oh, in no time at all," sings Father John Misty, reflecting the constantly refreshing feed of online insufferability, "this will be the distant past." "Ballad of the Dying Man" chronicles the life not-so-well-lived by someone whose validation comes solely from his ability to "rate and analyze," the "false feminists" he calls out, the "pretentious, ignorant voices" that need dressing down. It's a breezy folk-rock tune, sounding like The Band in the abstract but reflecting a time that Music from Big Pink never could have predicted. And no doubt there's a little of Josh Tillman's own outsized personality between the lines; he's abrasive perhaps, but never let it be said that he's not self-aware. In the end, however, the Dying Man is all of us, missing out on something better because somebody somewhere was wrong. He died as he lived, ruining your mentions; well, actually… – Jeff Terich
"XXX." (feat. U2)
from DAMN. (TDE/Aftermath)
Upon the reveal of the tracklist to Kendrick Lamar's fourth studio album DAMN., the U2-featuring "XXX" stuck out like a sore thumb between "LOVE" and "FEAR." The once-heralded Irish rock group has a knack for receiving irregular eyerolls nowadays, releasing subpar records and making headlines for sneaking them through the backdoor of your iTunes. But trust; let Kendrick speak. While not all of the rapper's collaborations have critically made sense (Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, Maroon 5), there's a reason he's paired with these artists, and it's for the very same reason he's paired with U2—he's speaking directly to white America.
In the first half, Kendrick gives the listener insight into black America: injustice, violence and organized political madness—all constituents of this country's deep-rooted institutionalized racism. A low-aggression beat welcomes Bono's hook in the second half of "XXX," as Kendrick becomes calm after delivering violent, yet empathetic advice to a friend whose son had been shot and killed. Lamar comes to terms with his frustration, explaining his anger through America's "compulsive disorder." The "blocks and borders," "banks employees and bosses/With homicidal thoughts" and overnighted drugs and rifles have become so sickeningly ingrained in American society, repeated over generations by a hypocrite-run nation. – Patrick Pilch
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"If it is predicted that future storage will be close to a high level of reliability, the regulator will ask Hydro Tasmania to prepare a plan to explain how it intends to restore its capacity."There is no need for additional action by regulators or Hydro Tasmania at this stage.The regulator discussed storage levels at its regular meeting with Hydro Tasmania last week.
"The warehouse is now well above the level of concern," the spokesman said .".Alan Jones, acting director of wholesale energy services at Hydro Tasmania, said that the storage capacity of Hydro is 34.It was "a comfortable location as of February 4, despite the dry weather of January ".
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