Srinidhi Raghavan started learning Bharatanatyam nearly thirty years ago and has performed globally over the decades. Born into a family of dancers, she was exposed to Bharatanatyam early on and formally started learning the art from her mother and guru, Usha Raghavan, and from guru, Malathy Thothadri at the tender age of four. She had her arangetram in Chennai in 1998 and her experiences with dance have spanned several cultures and countries, including those of the UK, Switzerland, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Barbados, Canada, the US and of course India, during the prestigious December festivals in Chennai. Known for her "precise nritta and apt abhinaya" (the Hindu, an Indian National Newspaper), she is also recognized for her innovative choreographies and original works, which often explore contemporary themes via traditional Bharatanatyam pieces. Srinidhi's wide and extended exposure has added an eclectic element to her delivery which, when combined with her traditional style, results in a unique reflection of elegance and experience. Critics have described Srinidhi as "a strong woman, so relaxed and confident that performing her intricate dance is a breeze, as easy to sing as a lullaby..."
One of her first co-productions - Her Story, a dance drama that explores the notion of unconditional love - went on global tour and received rave reviews across 9 cities. Her most recent solo and original production - Voices - premiered in London in September 2016 to a sold-out audience, and her subsequent release in New York City in February 2017 was also sold-out and received critical acclaim. Her next co-production - The Mirror - is a Bharatanatyam based video series that explores social issues such as gender bias, mental health and displacement; this series will premiere in October 2017.
Srinidhi is a graduate of Columbia University and also holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She currently lives and works in New York City.
Sold-out in Manhattan (February 2017) and London (September 2016).
Voices – they are everywhere. Sometimes they are whispers in the wind. At other times, they are cries from the heart, screaming the truth. And almost always, these voices call out to us and lead us down a path, often determining the course of our lives.
The characters we meet in Voices are struggling against a constant din to discern what is right for them. Some succeed and seek the truth while others succumb to fear and choose a path less honorable. We invite you to get to know these characters as they clamor to tell us their stories.
The Mirror is a Bharatanatyam based web series. This trailer previews one of three episodes that explore social issues - anxiety and mental health, gender bias, and the idea of home and displacement. The beautiful original musical score is by Usha Raghavan (www.usharaghavan.com) and features a brilliant set of musicians from London - Prathap Ramachandra, Thilakasakthy Aaramuthan, Jalatharan Sithamparanathan.
"Her Story" toured nine cities globally and sold out in major venues, garnering rave reviews.
This original production portrays the lives of four women in Indian mythology - Kaikeyi, Devaki, Kannagi, and Andal. Recounting pivotal moments in the lives of these women, the dancers explore how these characters transformed the worlds they lived in through their ability to love unconditionally.
The Mirror: A Bharatanatyam based web-series addressing social justice issues.
Voices: A cross-continental Bharatanatyam production. Original musical score by Usha Raghavan. Concept and Choreography by Srinidhi Raghavan and Usha Raghavan.
"Srinidhi Raghavan's performance at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in West London was a testament to the skill and dedication of a brilliant and impassioned artiste. The performance was a kaleidoscope of interwoven factors...Srinidhi Raghavan's fluid and precise nritta was skilfully complemented by intense abhinaya, a delicate mudra here, a subtle glance there. The depiction of the mighty Dasaratha as a guilt-ridden and broken man left the audience stunned. Similarly, watching a young beguiling Kunti battle her emotions both as a young mother and then as an older widow, was moving. Nandanar was a picture of devotion, while the flirtatious gopi in the padam "Thottu thottu pesa varaan" was the definition of a young and lovelorn girl. The sequence of pieces and the portrayal of each character were brilliant. The choreography was a good blend of traditional steps and innovative execution."
The Dance Enthusiast - "Voices"
"Srinidhi Raghavan's personal charms shine most in "Thottu Thottu Pesa Varaan," in which she flirts with Krishna "who keeps invading her personal space." She moves her face, her shoulders, and hands, with the winning precision of a natural comic, a seductress whose every move says, "No…yes."...The image that lingers from Voices is that of a strong woman, so relaxed and confident that performing her intricate dance is a breeze, as easy to sing as a lullaby. It seemed as if listening with anticipation was the best spiritual involvement we could bring to the occasion."
Brown Girl Magazine - "Conversation with Srinidhi Raghavan on her Bharatanatyam Show 'Voices'"
"Descending froma line of trained classical dancers, Srinidhi Raghavan harnessed a passion for the Bharatanatyam dance form at a young age...under the instruction of two talented gurus - her mother, and aunt. With an affinity for classical art forms naturally swimming through her veins, it is no surprise that Raghavan has become a celebrated Bharatanatyam performer herself. Her Bharatanatyam show, "Voices", choreographed in partnership with her mother, Usha Raghavan, premiered in London and was received with resounding positivity."
"[Thillana] showed the rhythmic vivacity of Bharatanatyam. I love the way the dancers will advance head, arm and heel in the same direction, then pull them back, all as part of a larger ebullient meter."
"In Bharatanatyam duet Tillana, Srinidhi Raghavan and Sahasra Sambamoorthi juxtaposed their movements in excellent sync evoking images of Dipalakshmis of South Indian bronzes! There were exquisite sundari griva-attami movements, perfect alignment of lines, mirror images, good understanding, covering of space and description of Bhuvaneshwai Devi towards end and they concluded the Tillana with punch. The structure of Bharatanatyam form shone through their execution in a delectable manner."
The Hindu - "Her Story - Pivotal Moments in their Lives"
"What was distinctive to this presentation was the format. It was traditional all the way, but by adding English narrations before each episodes, the duo gave it a global feel, targeting non-Indian audiences in the process. The innovative choreography by the duo and Usha Raghavan's artistic direction, which seamlessly blended nritta and nrithya, deserves special mention."
Narthaki - "Her Story - Brilliant and Inimitable"
"As the dancers commenced the central piece, the unique elements of choreography instantly became apparent as they mixed innovative story-telling and theatric techniques with traditional dance in a phenomenally mature and novel production...In Srinidhi's portrayal as Periyalwar; the audience was moved to tears as she depicted a distraught father who fears for his daughter's seemingly unhealthy and blasphemous fixation on Krishna. As he realizes, however, towards the climax of the episode that his daughter had in fact not sinned, there was a palpable amazement amongst the viewers. Srinidhi's eyes effectively conveyed Periyalwar's amazement at the magnitude of Vishnu who was to marry his little lovable and adorable Andal!"
Confluence - "Her Story - A Captivating Performance"
Beautifully interweaving theatre with dance, the two-hour production chugged along seamlessly from the beginning invocation piece to the closing thillana, pulling the viewer through a range of dark emotions and tongue-in-cheek humour...While their technique was crisp and flawless, it was the dancers' expressive talent — the abhinaya — and their power as a duo that brought the show its finesse. The audience — from young children to connoisseurs —certainly loved it, for I could see all around me tears during the sadder parts of the show and chuckles during the comedic solos. I saw people quietly sitting on the edge of their seats, unblinking eyes glued to the stage; I even overheard one small child telling the dancers after the show that they had given her goose bumps!"
Eastern Eye - "Her Story - A Story of Love and Vengeance"
"Burning love and vengeance gripped the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Centre for the performance of a play which is thrilling crowds across the globe. "Her Story", directed by Usha Raghavan, was put on at the famous art centre in London last weekend as part of the dance drama's world tour. The play, consisting of two dancers, is based around the lives and epic personalities of four women in Indian mythology and literature...The shift from gripping drama to comedy was the perfect way to round off an enjoyable twohour performance, which was befitting for a grand venue like the Bhavan."
Lokvani - "Her Story - A Finely Crafted Presentation"
"The presentations showcased their excellent Abhinaya and Nritta ability. The duet was done very tastefully with an interesting arrangement of positions on stage, creative movements and also the assignment of characters. Lighting was used effectively to create many wonderful effects. The interesting movement to show the burning of Madurai along with the perfect lighting was a memorable moment in the show...Their commitment to the art was total...Their fine training and hard work was visible...one cannot debate the talent of these young women and the passion they have for dance."
"The presentation was SLICK - there was no dull or sagging moment...The explanations were lucid, lively, and very appropriate for the audience. I liked it that they did not have a break, and the whole show moved along like a well oiled machine...Ms. Raghavan's abhinaya to the padam "nEtrandi nErattilE" was disconcertingly well done (disconcerting because of her age, and to see such a nuanced portrayal by girls who have grown up outside of India is rather unusual IMO). She brought out the sarcasm of the situation very well. I am sure that with age and more experience, she will be able to present this padam in a more subdued but lethal way - with 'smiles that can kill'."
The Chennai Times - "Her Story - In Perfect Sync"


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In the course of our lecture series on the future of mobility, Prof. Voigt welcomed Dr. Markus Baur, Team Lead of the Center for Ramp-up and Analysis at Audi AG, for a guest lecture on June, 28th. Dr. Baur talked about his work in the Ramp-up Center, explaining the role of ramp-up and intense testing for successful production and sales. Following his presentation, the students discussed the influence of e-mobility and the industrial internet of things for Audi's future strategy.
Prof. Voigt and the Chair thank Dr. Baur for his insightful guest lecture!


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What is Wilderness Worth?
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In 1964, Congress protected areas where, according to the Wilderness Act, "the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain." Wilderness areas now cover approximately 5 percent of the United States – over 100 million acres.
While the ecological and aesthetic value of these lands is apparent, their economic value is less intuitive. In a review article published in the Journal of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service scientist Thomas Holmes and his colleagues describe the concepts and tools used to analyze the economic value of wilderness. The scientists considered historical studies to identify trends in the use and economic value of wilderness areas as well as the economic impacts that wilderness areas have on gateway communities.
"Once resources are extracted from a wilderness area, wilderness character is irreversibly changed and can never be reproduced," says Holmes. "This is why it is important to consider the trade-offs inherent in developing wild areas. People are often surprised to learn that the economic value of protecting wilderness areas can exceed the economic value of developing those areas."
Economists have proposed that people generally become willing to pay more for wilderness protection and use as their income and education increases. Combined with the increasing scarcity of wild lands relative to other land uses, economists have argued that wilderness values will trend upwards as economies develop. Holmes and his colleagues reviewed the economic literature to discern trends in the economic value of wilderness. "Our review suggests that wilderness areas are becoming increasingly valuable to society over time," says Holmes.
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In bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese and salsa; blend in 1/4 cup (50 mL) bread crumbs. Spoon filling into each pepper half.
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Learn how to become a homicide detective and read what it takes to be successful on the job.
What Will You Do in a Homicide Detective Career?
Murder is the ultimate crime. No amount of wishing is going to bring someone back from the dead. That's why solving murder is so important for our society, and why it takes a special person to be an effective homicide detective. Here's how to become a homicide detective and what you'll do in this demanding career.
When a murder is reported, homicide detectives and the CSI unit are sent out to evaluate the crime scene. They work together to examine the scene, talk with witnesses, and check for and collect evidence. While the CSI unit, with its state-of-the-art equipment processes evidence, homicide detectives interview witnesses and suspects. The sooner detectives act on information and evidence, the better their chances of solving a murder. Effective teamwork between detectives and their CSI unit is one of the main ways that police are able to solve murders.
Assess and manage the crime scene: the homicide detective takes control of the crime scene and examines the victim.
Document the scene: The investigator will conduct a walk-through, being careful not to disturb any evidence, and make a permanent record of the scene. It's important to record all evidence before moving or altering anything.
Scene processing: Homicide detectives photograph or videotape the scene; conduct a thorough crime scene search; make a rough sketch; dust for fingerprints; identify, document and collect trace evidence, fluids and fibers; and control evidence to maintain its integrity.
Canvass the area to identify and locate witnesses. More homicides have been solved by canvassing than by any other method.
Suspects: Proper handling of suspects minimizes legal roadblocks to a successful prosecution. At the same time, all suspects are granted the rights to which they are entitled.
When they're not at the scene of a crime, detectives review case files to look for clues or analyze the previous day's notes.
Homicide units are set up in a variety of ways, but it's common to have one or more homicide teams on a police force, supervised by a lieutenant, with each team having a sergeant in charge, and detectives working under him or her.
A homicide unit will also have a Cold Case Team. Cold cases (unsolved homicide cases) are resolved each year by the follow up of dedicated detectives. Cold cases are prioritized depending on collected DNA or other evidence, suspects and available witnesses.
Before 2000, many of the cold cases that now result in convictions would have remained unsolved. But recent advances in DNA technology and databases to store the data now allow detectives to cross-check evidence against other cases, review cases by talking to family members, follow-up on new leads, and talk to witnesses or accomplices who, sometimes years later, are more willing to talk about old crimes.
Cold case teams may also investigate shooting incidents involving a police officer (when an officer shoots someone or is shot him or herself) and incidents when someone was shot in custody and has life-threatening injuries when a police officer was involved.
Homicide Units use "murder clearance rates" (as defined by the FBI) as their primary measure of success. Some homicide units have a solid 80 percent solve rate, and that's due to the hard work of their homicide detectives. Homicide units are constantly looking for ways to improve their clearance rates.
Murder is the unlawful, willful killing of one person by another.
Manslaughter is the killing of a person by the negligence of another. Manslaughter is a still a criminal offense.
Justifiable homicide is the killing of someone while resisting another person who is trying to murder or commit a felony against that person. Justifiable homicide is a non-criminal offense.
Excusable homicide is the killing of another person by accident while doing any lawful act with proper caution. Excusable homicide is a non-criminal offense.
Homicide teams also handle cases such as suicide, non-traffic related accidental deaths, in-custody deaths, deaths of a suspicious or undetermined nature, and any incident resulting in life threatening injury (except for traffic accidents; life-threatening injuries caused by traffic accidents may be investigated by the Traffic Homicide Unit).
The work that homicide detectives do can vary quite a bit from day to day, but the job can be broken down into street work, gathering evidence and records investigation.
When a body is found shortly after a murder, there are many clues to be gathered. Collecting, handling, storing and tracking of evidence is of prime importance, and it is imperative to prevent tampering with evidence. If there is any tampering with evidence, a murderer may go free on a technicality.
Even worse, if there is any false evidence, an innocent person may go to jail, spend years in prison, or even get the death penalty for a crime that he didn't commit, and no one wants that. It's every homicide detective's job to follow evidence protocols so that clean evidence will lead to a prosecution and not implicate innocent people.
Other times, it's long after a murder that a body is found, and there are fewer clues to go on. In this situation, it's often only with modern DNA tests and the help of forensic experts that a homicide detective may be able to crack a case and bring a murderer to justice.
After completing his or her investigation, homicide detectives must file a report. Homicide reports must always be clear and accurate.
But homicide detectives can't be experts in all areas so they need to build relationships with colleagues with different areas of expertise. Depending on the case, homicide detectives may consult with medical examiners, forensic anthropologists, entomologists or ballistics experts, among others.
They also work with the public, work on surveillance, may process forensic or legal evidence, and sometimes testify at trial.
Good homicide detectives are in high demand.
If you want to become a homicide detective, you must first start as a police officer, normally working for at least three years as a patrol officer. During that time, you'll need to get top marks for your work and have your commanding officer put in a request for you to join the homicide division.
When you're up for promotion, you'll first take a competitive exam. If you pass, you can then choose to become either a sergeant who manages other patrol officers, or to become a detective and do investigative work.
Homicide detectives are certainly very important on any police force. But there are many other types of detectives in police departments across the country, and they share many of the same knowledge, skills, abilities, and job descriptions with their colleagues in the homicide unit. The field you work in will depend on your experience and interests, your location, and the needs of your particular department.
Since you'll first need to be a police officer before becoming a detective, like all cops, you'll need a high school diploma, or even an associate's or bachelor's degree for some of the higher ranks. Some law enforcement agencies may require additional training. At the very least, you'll need to go through the police academy, which can last for six months or more.
A successful homicide detective career is built on a solid foundation of the right education and on-the-job training. While police officers only need a high school education to begin their career, those who aspire to the higher ranks in the police department may benefit from a college education. So, if you're thinking of climbing the ranks, you should also consider that a degree in criminal justice may give you a leg up on the competition.
A degree in criminal justice will give you a strong educational background. Keep in mind that here are online options to make getting an education all the more convenient. Whether you want an associate's or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, get your degree on-site or online.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for detectives and criminal investigators is $79,970*. However, salary varies greatly depending on where you work and the education level you've attained. Most federal jobs use a standardized Pay Grade scale. Check the chart below for the median detective salary in your state. Keep in mind that as you gain seniority, your salary will increase and that the top earners make much more than the average.
How do Homicide Detective Salaries Compare to Other Law Enforcement Careers?
Homicide detectives have interesting jobs, and they're well paid for the work they do. Compare the median annual salaries of related professions below.
Who Would Make a Good Homicide Detective?
Homicide detectives have many stories to tell, but their stories don't always portray the actual work they do to solve the ultimate puzzle. It's only with the proper training, years of experience, and the humility and wisdom to learn from your mistakes that you'll develop a system and intuition that work for you.
Although not all homicide detectives are the same, they do share some of the same personality traits. So, what makes a good homicide detective?
Do any of these character traits describe you? If so, you may be like many other homicide detectives who, as demanding as the job may be, couldn't imagine doing anything else.
How Do I Know This Would Be a Good Career For Me?
The common personality type that succeeds as a detective is enterprising, reliable and independent, and likes to solve puzzles. Detectives also need a lot of integrity, must be able to tolerate stress and pay attention to the smallest details. It also helps to have a strong stomach.
As you read above, you'll need a good knowledge of the law and the legal system, and keen insight into human psychology. Command of a foreign language like Spanish might be helpful if you work with special populations.
You'll also need to be a good listener, a critical thinker, and have great interviewing skills. Finally, it's very helpful—no: necessary—to have great reasoning skills and be top-notch problem solver (that last point goes without saying).
If this sounds like you, get the training you need to start the ball rolling. Or, if you want to advance your career, get a leg up on the competition with the criminal justice education that will set you apart from your peers.
Sources: *bls.gov (salary data is from the 2018-19 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the last year for which data is available), seattle.gov/police/units/investigations/homicide.htm, coj.net/departments/sheriffs-office/investigations-division/homicide-unit.aspx, policeforum.org, www.joinlapd.com/academy.html, National Criminal Justice Reference Service.
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Recording artists and singers do not woke up one day with their music recorded and out for release. They have to work hard on writing the song, thinking of the right melody that goes with it, and most importantly, they need to record their song to produce an excellent output.
When you are renting a Dubai recording studio, you need to keep in mind that the meter is running, so do not dare waste any studio time. To lessen the chance of using your studio time for retakes, try to do your own recording first at home. You don't have to buy state-of-the-art sound equipment to do this. Your own video camera or mobile phone will do. Recording and practicing at home will help you to be better prepared when you are recording at a studio. You can practice your pitch, pronunciation, and spot mistakes and correct them before the actual recording.
This may sound cliché, but knowing what true message of the song would help you to express the right emotion needed. And when you know what emotion in evoke, it would be easier for you know the phrasing direction and which part of the song should you emphasize. Try to capture the lyric's context. It would help you to focus on the song's message and emotion.
It is easy to get spooked when you are performing in front of people who can instantly criticize your performance. Deal with the nerves by imagining that you are performing in front of an enthusiastic crowd. That way, you will be able to get a spectacular performance, even with just a few people watching. It will also help you to evoke the right type of emotion for the song.
Lack of sleep can have a negative effect on your voice. Be sure to get a complete snooze before your recording. And as much as possible, refrain from doing activities that can put a strain on your vocal chords. If you need to practice your song, try to do it in a way that you will not damage your larynx.
Using the right kind of mic can help highlight your voice. Ask the sound engineer if you can test out some mic for your song. Remember that the kind of mic that the Indian voice over artists are different from what recording artists use.


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Transgender Day of Remembrance: US activists honor slain transgender women
November 21, 2019 by meziesblog.com, posted in News
Layleen Cubilette-Polanco had experienced some rough patches in her 27 years but had tried to change course, seeking to switch out of previous jobs as a go-go dancer and sex worker for employment in places like McDonald's and Walgreens, her sister said.
She never completed that journey. Cubilette-Polanco died in June of complications from epilepsy in New York's notorious Rikers Island jail where she spent her final two months, unable to make $500 bail.
On Wednesday, transgender advocates across the United States commemorated people like Cubilette-Polanco for the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Vigils such as one in New York that culminated in front of the Stonewall Inn LGBTQ landmark drew attention to at least 22 transgender people, almost all of them black women, who have been killed so far in 2019. A similar number have been killed in each of the past seven years, as tracked by the Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ advocacy group in the United States.
Globally, at least 311 were killed in the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, the second-highest total on record, according to the Trans Murder Monitoring project of the Berlin-based group Transrespect versus Transphobia Worldwide.
Of those 130 were killed in Brazil and 63 in Mexico, the project said.
The U.S. campaign made special note of Cubilette-Polanco. Though she was not a homicide victim, her story illustrates the insecurity of trans women of color, who are more likely to be unemployed and lack access to healthcare.
After a youth spent helping others, whether rescuing stray animals or bringing home runaway kids needing a place to stay, she decided to start helping herself, sister Melania Brown said.
"The last couple of months of her life, she wanted the change. She wanted to get a real job. She wanted to fulfill herself in society, and society let her down," said Brown, who believed that discrimination never gave the Dominican-born U.S. citizen a fair chance in the job market.
Cubilette-Polanco was arrested in April on charges of misdemeanor assault and theft over an altercation with a taxi driver. Bail was set at $500 because of a 2017 prostitution arrest, local media reported, citing arrest records.
She lived with epilepsy and schizophrenia, according to a lawsuit her family filed against New York City's Department of Correction.
The Human Rights Campaign has recorded at least 157 homicides of transgender people since 2013, nearly all of them women of color.
More than 100 demonstrators gathered in New York on Wednesday night to remember those slain, meeting at the Christopher Street pier, where transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson died in 1992, and marching to the Stonewall, site of the 1969 uprising considering the birth of the modern queer rights movement.
"We need to invest more in our trans community. Don't just send me roses when I'm gone," said Kiara St. James, executive director of the New York Transgender Advocacy Group.
The names of victims were read, and people dressed in white, their faces veiled, held up portraits of the dead.
Another speaker, who goes only by the name Synthia, said she had been the victim of a hateful act of aggression in which a man pulled a gun on her.
"I survived that day knowing my name could have been on the list I just read," she said. "So for me, Transgender Day Remembrance is about living survivors that walk these streets daily just trying to survive."
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Since the washing system has numerous tiers dedicated for a special task therefore the dishes coming out from dishwasher are free from oil, dirt and grease. The majority of the debris gets removed on the process of dishwashing. Numerous experiments and surveys confirm that a good quality dishwasher is capable of killing 99.9% of germs form the dish.
The noisy environment produced by dishwasher is no more applicable now. The advanced insulation technology has rendered the current dishwasher virtually soundless. Moreover, its seamless and modern-day design reflects styles and can easily blend into any kitchen designs. Current dishwashers actually create an brilliant compliment to the kitchen.
Most dishwashers have an internal heater that is used to heat up the water before being used to clean the dishes. For some pricey and higher end models, other than having the internal heater, they have also a hose that attaches directly to an external water heater. The hose is to draw water directly from the water heater. The dishwasher with an external heater actually heats up the water much speedier. Moreover, the water temperature can be increased a lot higher for dishwashers with external heater and hence, the cleaning is more complete and faster. As a result, do shop around for one that has both an internal and external heater.
Another element that you undoubtedly want to consider having in a dishwasher is the built-in food disposer. The thing about the food disposal is if the unit is lacking one, the manual work of disposing the remnants of food has to be done manually.
Other factor that is worth considering for a dishwasher is the wash cycle availability. For examples, the hand or gentle wash cycle in some dishwasher models is specifically dedicated to lightly soiled china and crystal. The glasses cycle is designed for glasses. The plastic cycle is specifically designed to lower the risk of melting plastic objects and enhance plastic drying. In other words, be sure the dishwasher that you pick has the dedicated cycles for the types of dishes you have.
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Q: How exactly does Kylo Ren's voice changer work? Related: Is Kylo Ren's mask instrumented?
The answer to the above question mentions that Ren's helmet contains an "integrated vocabulator" that changes and projects his voice.  But how does that component actually work?  Is this simply a passive acoustic device or is it, say, battery-powered?  We know the mask is not instrumented but that doesn't necessarily mean anything about the voice changer itself.
(I'm looking for the in-universe answer.  Out-of-universe, I'm certain that it was an electronic effect used to dub over everything Adam Driver said while in costume.)

A: The fact that Kylo Ren wears a helmet is directly related to the fact that he is fascinated with every aspect about his grandfather, Darth Vader. Even though he doesn't need one to survive, taking a look at all of the other helmets across the movies, it's easy to determine that it has several features. The "integrated vocabulator" could be just a part of a communication system, similar to the Stormtroopers' helmets. This would allow him to also have communication on a battlefield.
The fact that his voice was changed would mirror Vader's helmet, which changed his voice as well. It could be just as simple as changing the voice as it's transmitted outside of the helmet, just like stormtroopers or Vader, but there could also allow for encrypted communication, just like the stormtroopers at the beginning of "Rogue One"

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The youth team had to settle for a point in their final North West Youth Alliance outing of 2017 as Fleetwood Town scored a stoppage time equaliser in a 3-3 draw at Poolfoot Farm.
North End's youngsters controlled the first-half and were deservedly ahead at the interval thanks to a fine Adam O'Reilly strike, and Nick Harrison's men looked on course for victory when Lewis Fensome volleyed in a second just before the hour.
But the hosts levelled matters within 15 minutes of that effort, as Ben Blackburn and Conor Finlayson both struck from inside the box. Ethan Walker put the Lilywhites back in front with ten minutes to go but Ryan Rydel's stoppage time equaliser meant the spoils were shared.
Neither side could take control early on, with PNE 'keeper Callum Lenton saving comfortably from a tame Jack Bishop effort while Oscar O'Neil dragged one just wide from outside the box shortly after.
O'Neil then headed straight at Fleetwood 'keeper Billy Crellin from Tom Stead's flick on at a corner and Lenton saw a low drive flash just wide of his bottom left hand post.
After around 20 minutes, the visitors dominated the remainder of the first-half. Walker drove PNE forward, coming inside from deep on the left and rushing into the box where he got the ball back from Alex Wood's right-wing cross, and then turned away from a few defenders before his powerful strike was pushed away by Crellin.
There was plenty of sustained pressure from the Lilywhites in the final third with Fleetwood providing the occasional threat on the counter, Connor Finlayson heading wide from Rydel's left-wing cross.
However, soon after in the 27th minute, North End made the breakthrough. The attack had again come down the left flank and as the ball came to Walker on the bounce on the box, he nudged it into O'Reilly's path as he lashed it into the bottom left corner from just outside the box.
Fensome might have made it two just before the break when he shot just over from a corner but the visitors still took a deserved lead in at half-time.
The hosts rallied at the start of the second-half with two early chances falling for defender Dominic Kerrigan, who first shot straight at Lenton from distance before heading over from ten yards.
At the other end, Jack Baxter's cutting pass played Wood into space down the right and Walker again met another of his crosses with a low strike as Crellin saved at the second attempt.
Baxter forced Crellin into an even better save moments later when he tipped an audacious long-range strike wide for a corner – but North End did double their lead from the resulting set piece.
Walker delivered towards the back post from the right where Fensome converted with a fantastic left-footed volley for his fifth goal on the season on 58 minutes.
The hosts responded well though and pulled one back in the 64th minute. A long range strike from right of centre rebounded off the left hand post into Blackburn's path, who provided a composed finish from inside the box.
And in the 71st minute, Fleetwood were level. Substitute Greg McCaragher raced to the left byline and cut it back for Finlayson, who also finished coolly from around 10 yards out.
But PNE restored their lead in the 80th minute. Substitute Myles Mason combined well with Wood down the right, the latter's low cross deflected into Walker's path, who struck a half volley into the ground from just inside the box to score.
The Lilywhites then had to see out the game with ten men, as Harry Garstang was forced off injured with the visitors having already used all of their outfield substitutes.
North End defended valiantly in that time but couldn't hold on for the three points. In the 94th minute, Rydel turned towards the edge of the box and fired into the top left corner.
That was almost the last kick of the game as the visitors had to settle for the draw, with youth team boss Harrison taking some positives from the display despite the late blow denying his side a win.
"We're obviously delighted to have scored three goals and I think that's a big positive, especially on the back of Tuesday's game [against Tottenham Hotspur], where we created chances but weren't clinical enough," Harrison told PNE.com.
"I thought we had a slow start but got better as the game went on, especially in the first-half; we looked in control and thoroughly deserved to be in front at half-time.
"After that, I thought we created chances and looked dominant, but when we conceded the first goal, we just didn't organise ourselves quickly enough defensively and just gave them opportunities to score goals which we should have dealt with better.
Harrison felt his players responded well from their last outing, a defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Youth Cup, but hoped they would learn from aspects of the draw with Fleetwood.
"I'm delighted that we scored three, but obviously, I wish we had scored more now because we did have other chances. I think if we score three goals, that should be enough to win a game.
"The biggest problem was when we were 2-1 up and then 3-2 up, the players didn't manage the game well enough, which is something the players have got to learn to do a lot better.
"We asked the players to bounce back after Tuesday, which I thought they did – we should have won the game today but we drew it because we didn't manage certain aspects of the game properly.
"There was only about 20 seconds to go when they scored their third goal and we just didn't defend that properly. We could have dealt with a lot better than we did."
PNE line-up: Lenton; Fensome, Stead (Mason, 72), Lyons, Campbell (Armer, 72); O'Neil, Baxter; Wood, O'Reilly (Smart, 50), Walker; Brannigan (Garstang, 59). Subs not used: Cottam.
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Hamilton, FSU set to begin full practices with new-look roster
Written by Bob Ferrante	in Men's basketball
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The Florida State men's basketball team opens practice on Friday ahead of the 2021-22 season, which begins with on Nov. 10 against Penn. FSU will also play a few exhibition games, with the first being against Mississippi College on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
Coach Leonard Hamilton sat down with the media on Wednesday to discuss the team. Below are highlights:
Big picture thoughts on FSU, culture and program
Hamilton: "I do like our team. It's kind of like a broken record, I guess you might say. We have guys who have moved on. Guys who play well for us and moved on. We have guys who have not necessarily been patiently waiting, but we have guys who have matured and grown into the leadership position that they're in. And we've been fortunate for the last couple of years, when we've had guys moved on, basically I think we've in some ways gotten better each year. The culture of our team, the ability of our guys to stay focused and accept the roles and the system and the style of ball that we play. And so I think we have some guys ready to step up and replace the guys that played so well for us last year that have moved on. And hopefully we'll continue that trend, where it is not as much about who it is — it's whether the system provides guys opportunities to step into their next role. I also think it says a lot about the ability of our staff to consistently keep developing players. And I think that has been probably the strength of our program that we've been able to always seem to develop guys and allow them to continue to keep improving and step into roles and keep our program at a significant position in basketball."
Freshmen Jalen Warley, Matthew Cleveland
Hamilton: "I think they all have been going through a learning curve. But I must I must say I'm extremely pleased with how fast learners they have shown to be. They've made tremendous adjustments. Every day I'm watching them closely because we need first-year players to be major contributors to us this year. I'm seeing that they're having an understanding of our system. They've definitely adjusted to our culture and you don't end up calling the names very much because they have adjusted. They ask a lot of questions. They are gym rats. … Being quick learners that they are I'm expecting them to be early contributors.
Houston transfer Caleb Mills
Hamilton: "Unfortunately Caleb never had a chance to work out with us last year. He attended all the meetings, all the skull sessions, all the basketball meetings, but he never really had a chance to participate. He had a little slight injury … From a physical standpoint, he's starting from scratch, but mentally he was there in all the meetings, watching, studying. And I think he's a fairly mature youngster. So I feel very confident that his transition will be a lot easier than it would have been."
Anthony Polite
Hamilton: "Anthony has been so solid, he's been consistent. He shoots the ball well, he's one of our better defenders. He very seldom makes mistakes. He handles the ball well and makes good decisions with it. He plays extremely hard. Hits his free throws. I'm expecting him to have a great year. I'm expecting him to step into this role and contribute at a high level. His voice is very well respected amongst his teammates. … I expect more of the same but with a little more of a of a leadership commitment."
RayQuan Evans' return and role
Hamilton: "Evans now is more vocal. He speaks up more. I think a lot of the younger guys are looking to him for leadership. So I think you can expect him to be a lot more of a vocal and energetic, enthusiastic leader than what he's been in the past."
FSU's bigs: Ngom, McLeod, Ballard and Butler
Hamilton: "There's no doubt that Tanor (Ngom) is a little further along because he was in our system last year. And he he's made a lot of adjustments. His improvement probably has been as much as anyone that I've seen since I've been here. He's just become more of a leader on the team at that position. He had a lot of adjustments that he had to make coming from a level of basketball that he played with in Canada. And so it was a little challenging for him. But he's had a year to lift weights, a year to study films, a year at our level even though it was abbreviated last year with the pandemic. But I think he is really significantly grown in that position where he's a lot more ready to contribute that he was definitely coming in last year. And we expected him to be a leader. Naheem (McLeod) has made significant progress graduating from the community college and from academic standpoint, I think he's he's matured, he's grown he has a better understanding of what we expected of him. Quincy (Ballard) is improving every day. We always have the luxury of playing Malik (Osborne) at the five whenever we need to. John Butler has played strictly in our 4-man (forward, not center) perimeter rotation but he might, when we go small, you could see him playing some high post-type of five position systems that we occasionally run when we want to go small."
Justin Lindner, Harrison Prieto return to lead Green Team
Hamilton: "I think that our famed Green Team has been so instrumental in the success that we've had in our program and helping us with our game preparation, helping us in practice and helping us improve in our skills. There are many days that when we're going against them offensively and defensively, they give us all we can handle. So the leadership that those two guys, Justin and Harrison have been giving us, but now they are capable of giving us with several new, young walk-on players, we think that's going to be invaluable. Harrison and Justin both are very capable at this stage in their careers by going into games, and actually playing and being productive. So we're very fortunate to have two experienced guys like that around. They've been around for five years."
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Liam Winnard
Published 14th December 2019 at 1:48pm
Former WWE Divas Champion and NXT Women's Champion, and current WWE Backstage panelist, Paige, has sounded off on WWE's booking of the women's division.
Speaking on the topic on the After The Bell podcast, Paige said:
"I don't understand why we don't have another all-girls pay-per-view. We had that one-off deal, what the hell is that about? Give us one every year. What the f***? That's the whole purpose. We had a women's evolution for a reason. And let's stop talking about the women's evolution and actually just let the women do whatever they want. I feel like a lot of the girls are being held back. I love the Four Horsewomen, don't get me wrong, but there are a lot of women that should be given an opportunity. As much as I love those four, there are other women in the company.
"It's not the girls' fault. They're trying their hardest on Raw and SmackDown, but whatever is going on, it's not helping them out in any way, shape or form. It's not as exciting to me anymore."
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Podcast host and SmackDown commentator Corey Graves shared a similar viewpoint, saying:
"After 2018, 2019 obviously with the women headlining WrestleMania, I think it can be argued that it was the biggest year in WWE history as far as women's wrestling. The women were getting an opportunity to showcase what they can do. And each time an opportunity was provided, without fail, they knocked it out of the park. I don't know what the reasoning is, but Raw and SmackDown — this has nothing to do with the ability of the women. We have the most talented group of women on earth. This is not a negative against their ability. I don't know what the fix is, but looking at the roster — Asuka, remember when she dominated NXT? When she arrived and won the Royal Rumble, went to WrestleMania against Charlotte? Yeah, she's the WWE Women's Tag Team Champion with Kairi Sane, but remember when Asuka used to kick everybody's ass? Now she can't win a match without the dreaded poison mist. You've got Liv Morgan, who is apparently finally coming back. I think she's a star waiting to be born. Ruby Riott, hopefully, comes back from injury soon. I'm partial, but when's the last time Carmella did anything of substance on television? She's a former SmackDown Women's Champion.
"Bayley, in this new iteration, nothing against the talent, it doesn't feel important. It's bad when the SmackDown Women's Champion doesn't feel like a focus of the show. Again, this is not a knock on any of the women. I don't know if it takes another hashtag. How about giving the women's champions an opportunity to be the spotlight."
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The Spade
Butch Walker's last album was a favorite of mine for 2010. It was a great album and "Trash Day" will remain one of my favorite songs for a long time. It would take a special album by Butch Walker and the Black Widows to top the album. The Spade does that and surprisingly it does it easily. Walker's ability to write smart, funny, and insightful pop songs can't be overlooked. Plus the way he can take a melody like "Goodbye Earl" from the Dixie Chicks and turn that into "Summer of '89"… well It's pretty amazing. Then on songs like "Synthesizers" and "Dublin Crow", those tracks are just smart pop songs with some tongue in cheek humor to them. The only knock you can give "The Spade" is that as much as there are some brilliant moments on this record, it's short- only ten songs long. And two or three of these songs feel like filler when compared to the rest of the record. Butch can write great songs, but he can record them too. The production elements and the overall production with this record is brilliant. With whatever he produces he always manages to capture the mood and the tone for what's coming across and he does that the best with his own stuff. "The Spade" is another great album from Butch Walker. Sure, it will probably go under the radar again... But who cares… it's awesome.


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Praying in His Name
There was nothing wrong with the content of the letter. It was carefully thought-through, but may as well not have been written. It was back on my desk, rejected by the post office.
Did I make a mistake in the house number? Was the stamp of insufficient value? Perhaps the machine mistook my 'B' for an '8' in the postal code …
Some time ago I became concerned about the habit of closing our prayers with "in the name of", followed by whatever name or title of the Savior was our choice: "Jesus" or "Lord" or "Lord Jesus Christ".
Form vs. Content
"In the name of" is a convenient and generally accepted way of ending one's prayers, and I did it most of the time, but I began searching for some example in the New Testament that would show me the importance of doing so. I found none. Later I read an article by an evangelical scholar and apologist who was concerned about the same thing, so perhaps I was not out in left field. Surely we all believe that the content and spirit of what we pray does far more to gain God's ear than a few rote words which because of their frequent use in public prayer rarely indicate much more than "I have finished praying; you can pray now."
Assuming the content of our prayers is in accord with what God has already written to us, that we are reverent in approach, and remember what his names reveal as to his nature, is there any formula we should use that guarantees our worship, praise, request or thanksgiving will be received? Is there anything we can put "on the envelope", so to speak, that will make up for the insufficiently thought-through wording of a letter inside? The current practice suggests we may think so. Not that the habit is evil, but the constant use of a good thing can deceive us. The form is repeated often in prayer meetings.
Two Essentials
Prayer is an act of faith. "Whoever would draw near to God" (whether for the forgiveness of sin or as an expression of fellowship with him) "must believe" (not feel) "that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." He is not about to reject us: "Whoever comes to me I will never cast out" is his promise. That does not mean he will approve everything we profess to do or say "in his name" — and prayer is certainly one of the things to be included in whatever believers do.
Confidence in prayer depends firstly on our appreciation of the character and the promises of the One in whose name we pray; and, secondly, the integrity, sincerity, honesty, and humility of the one who prays. It does not require perfection; our Advocate and Great High Priest is before the throne for that reason. But without sufficient attention to these two things, we can expect returned mail.
An Ambassador's Job
Agents or ambassadors are those who represent and speak for someone who is not present. They can act for persons, businesses or nations. They act and speak in the interest of the individual or group that bestowed authority upon them. If invited to do so, they may express their own thoughts or wishes when in discussion with those who commission them, but once sent out they are to speak and act under the name and authority of the one who commissioned them, not their own.
Allow me to expand on the mail analogy of my first paragraph. What did the Lord intend us to understand when he said, "If you ask anything in my name"? He was not referring to his truly wonderful names as if one of them would serve like a stamp of sufficient value on the envelope containing our requests. Was he not rather wanting us to be concerned that we ask as true agents or ambassadors, making sure the sure the content conforms to Heaven's present purpose; asking his help in doing his will?
As a doctrine this concept is condensed for us in 1 John 5:14, and a clear historical example of the doctrine in action is given in Acts 4:23-31. Readers desiring to "improve their stroke" — as my golfing son Mark would put it — will benefit from examining these references.*
Which Name?
Purists might call us to strictly conform to their wishes and argue over what name or title we should employ when engaged on the Savior's behalf publicly, when witnessing to those in the world, or when worshiping with the local church. It can be very helpful to use titles with discernment though. Once, I asked a "churched" person how Christians should decide between what was right or wrong. "Ask Jesus", was the reply. We then looked at a few verses containing names and titles showing him to be more than "Jesus". My friend left, and later that night on bended knee "found the Lord". But in a prayer meeting you expect these differences to be understood. Surely those present do not deny his lordship though they may choose to close a prayer with "in the name of Jesus", and those addressing him as "Lord" are not necessarily overlooking the preciousness of the name Mary was told to call her son. Each of his names or titles carries its own weight. We ought always to endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
— Colin Anderson, "In His Name", February 2016
* The Acts passage does use the phrase "the name of", but it was not as a closure to what they wanted for themselves. Instead, it expressed the desire of those threatened saints that, as they continued to witness to Christ, the Lord who made heaven and earth would support that testimony by signs and wonders done by his holy servant's name and authority. They wanted his name and no other to receive credit.
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Echo Helstrom Casey, the adventurous beauty whose spirit sparked the songwriter during his Hibbing days, died in California at 75.
Hibbing native Echo Helstrom Casey, Bob Dylan's first serious girlfriend and widely viewed as the inspiration for his 1963 song "Girl From the North Country," died this month in California. She was 75.
Born in Duluth in 1942, Casey grew up in a small house in the woods 3 miles southwest of Hibbing, the youngest of three children of Martha and Matt Helstrom, a mechanic and welder. She met and started dating Dylan, then Robert Zimmerman, in 1957. The pair attended the Hibbing High School junior prom before breaking up in 1958.
Apart from her movie star looks, what drew Dylan to her was their shared love of music. The two teens spent their nights listening to the rhythm-and-blues coming through the radio from high-watt stations in Chicago, Little Rock and Shreveport, La. At the Helstrom house, Dylan immersed himself in the family's collection of country records by artists such as Jimmie Rodgers.
"She was an important figure in his life, there's no question about that," said Thompson, now a professor at Penn State. "I don't know what he would have done if he didn't find someone like himself. She had that spirit, that electricity that was comparable to his.
She eventually found her way to Minneapolis, where she worked as a booker at National General Pictures. She married briefly and gave birth to her only daughter, Danae, before moving to Los Angeles in the early '70s.
In Los Angeles, she remarried and continued working as a secretary on movie sets. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter, her grandson and her neighbors in the artist building where she lived.
Stroback-Hocking and her husband, Bob Hocking, owned and operated the Dylan-themed restaurant Zimmy's in Hibbing until it closed in 2014. When they bought a new marquee for the front of the building 12 years ago, they put Echo's picture on it along with Dylan's.
While there's always been speculation about the subject of "Girl From the North Country" — some say it's his girlfriend at the time, Suze Rotolo, or Bonnie Beecher, whom he dated during his short-lived college days in Minneapolis — Thompson said Echo believed the song was about her.
Matt Steichen is a Twin Cities writer and photographer.