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Major: Anthropology
Award(s) to which this major is a Qualifying Major:
Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Social Science with the degree of Bachelor of Laws
Major Details
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This major must be completed as part of an award. The general requirements for the award must be satisfied in order to graduate.
Requirements for the Major:
Completion of a minimum of 24 credit points including the following prescribed units:
100 level
3cp from
ANTH units at 100 level
Doing Ethnography (3)
ANTH324
ANTH units
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED TO SATISFY THIS MAJOR
Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
Overview and Aims of the Program A degree in anthropology gives students an understanding of theoretical and practical problems involved in the study of culture and society and policy issues concerning how diverse peoples of this nation and planet can find sustainable ways of living together.
Anthropology at Macquarie offers a stimulating education based on a critical engagement with questions of culture, knowledge and social transformation as they are experienced in a variety of sites around the globe. Our program includes studies of traditional societies as well as contemporary cultural and social issues in a wide range of cultural contexts.
Staff members have a strong commitment to both teaching and research and years of first-hand field experience, particularly within Asia, the Pacific and Australia. Courses in the department cover a broad range of areas such as:
•	culture, power and identity
•	health and illness
•	religion
•	gender, sexuality and culture
•	media and modernity/postmodernity
•	development, international aid, and post-colonialism
•	globalization and transnationalism.
We also offer units on Australian indigenous cultures, Indian studies, drug use across cultures, psychological anthropology, myth and ritual, religion and spirituality, visual anthropology, human rights, and urban anthropology.
A coherent study or major in Anthropology is offered within two degree structures, a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Social Science. Each of these offers possibilities for linking study in Anthropology with study in related disciplines such as Critical and Cultural Studies, Aboriginal Studies or Sociology. The Bachelor of Social Science gives a particular shape and coherence to programs of study in social science units. The Bachelor of Arts allows students to combine Anthropology with other units in a wide variety of disciplines.
Anthropology can also be included in a number of interdisciplinary degrees and as an elective in most other degrees offered by the University.
Graduate Capabilities
The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie's academic programs. It expresses these as follows:
Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative
Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible
Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning
Program Learning Outcomes By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to:
1. recognize and assess common topics and theoretical approaches within anthropology and other cognate bodies of theory (K, T)
2. analyse anthropological texts (print, oral, film, multimedia) and data sources and assess such information within their historical, social and theoretical contexts (K, I, T, P, C)
3. apply anthropological concepts and methods to a range of practical personal and professional situations, social and cultural contexts, and topics of study (K, T, P, E, A, J)
4. explain human variability and describe how human beings are shaped by interactions with their social, cultural, and physical environments (K, A)
5. explain the processes of globalization, culture change and the ways in which humans influence and are influenced by the movement and variation of culture and power relations (K, T, E, A)
6. demonstrate contexts in which relations of power, gender, ethnicity, race and other forms of difference and exclusion configure identities and communities (K, T, C, E, A)
7. distinguish the fundamentals of ethnographic research, analysis, and writing and appreciate the importance of ethnographic research and other qualitative methods as the basis of anthropological fieldwork and the generation of anthropological theory (K, P, C, J)
8. practice critical thinking and observation skills to analyse problems from a holistic perspective and articulate the interconnections in oral or written forms (T, P, C, E, A).
Learning and Teaching Methods Learning and teaching in the Anthropology Department takes place through a variety of methods and styles. Lectures, tutorials, and a range of assignments are designed to be lively, participative, interactive, and encourage you to challenge your assumptions, beliefs, and ideas. The Department caters to a variety of learning styles and students will have the opportunity to learn through individual and collaborative study, discussion, debate, research, practical application, and self-directed methods.
Common strategies include:
• Using learning activities that encourage students to draw upon personal knowledge of various issues and themes under scrutiny, thus connecting anthropological theory and ideas to familiar experiences.
• Employing a variety of teaching and assessment formats that engage diverse learning styles and encourage student participation, discussion, and collaboration.
• Developing and presenting learning materials in written, oral and digital formats to support key concepts and knowledge.
• Facilitating inquiry and research-based assignments where students practice skills and apply knowledge to practical problems and contexts.
• Drawing upon the experience and expertise of Department staff and visiting scholars.
• Developing collaborative projects for students.
• Offering frequent assessments and feedback that identify student strengths and weaknesses and offer suggestions for improvement and further learning opportunities.
The Department will enact these strategies through the following teaching methods:
• Lectures: staff and invited guest lecturers deliver information and other unit material, provide demonstrations, and offer invaluable information that is used to further individual and group study. Lecturers are frequently interactive, integrate multimedia and allow students to ask questions and offer their own examples.
• Tutorials: smaller than lectures, tutorials allow for more interactive discussion of topics, lecture material, student research and projects, and assigned readings. They provide an opportunity to discuss or debate a topic usually following an introduction by the tutor or by one or more students.
• Seminars: students have the opportunity to attend Department seminars and events. During research seminars, students will be exposed to innovative new research and ideas. Professionalization seminars are held to assist with career preparation, postgraduate study opportunities, networking, and familiarizing students with employment strategies and opportunities.
• Independent learning: students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety self-directed study and research projects. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in University programs that facilitate practical learning opportunities and study abroad.
• Group learning: students will work within small teams or study groups on selected assignments and class projects. Group work enables students to develop valuable team working skills, peer networks, and experience working with individuals holding diverse perspectives.
• Online media: students will have access to a variety of on-line resources to facilitate and enrich their learning process. For example, study and tutorial aids, case studies, videos, discussion forums, and supplementary on-line readings and other materials are used.
Assessment • exams to include subjective (essays) and objective assessment (multiple choice) questions
• quizzes to include subjective and objective assessment questions
• self-assessment activities that help the student check to see if they mastered a topic.
Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit.
For undergraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For domestic postgraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl
For RPL information visit www.mq.edu.au/international/rpl
Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.
Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/
Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/wellbeing
Program Standards and Quality
The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.
Graduate Destinations and Employability Professional anthropologists work in a variety of areas of cross-cultural significance, for example in specialist teaching, social work and welfare, counselling, medical services and the media. They work in organisations concerned with human rights, indigenous issues, migration and women's development programs. They are employed in museums and in academic institutions. Many anthropologists work as private consultants to Aboriginal Land Councils and contribute to policy development and shaping interventions. They are increasingly employed in the development world, by government, non-government and multilateral aid agencies, as consultants and evaluators. They are also employed in the corporate world, for example in market research and consumer behaviour studies.
More specifically, the work of professional anthropologists includes such activities as:
• fieldwork to identify Aboriginal sacred sites and identify claimants, traditional owners and native title holders
• analysis and recommendations regarding community development projects
• feasibility studies, reviews, evaluations and social impact studies for development projects both in Australia and abroad
• humanitarian and human rights projects
• market and consumer research, analysis and design
• collection, identification, documentation, preservation and preparing displays of cultural objects such as those held in museums or other collections
• liaison with art organisations curating exhibitions of indigenous or other artefacts or art works
• lecturing, curriculum development, and supervision of students
• making, editing and presenting film and videos such as ethnographic films or other
• field research
• archival research, documentary records, genealogical research and presentation
• acting as an expert witness in legal cases.
Students with a degree in Anthropology, or those who have taken Anthropology as an undergraduate subject in their degree, will find employment usually in administrative or public service contexts where skills such as research and the evaluation of information, identification and critical examination of issues and report writing will be of use. However, anybody employed in a cross-cultural context will find anthropology an essential aid to their work.
Assessment Regulations
This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.
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The house is designed to fulfill the climatic, tax and health package
While Republicans unanimously opposed the package, Democrats used a quick budget reconciliation process to steer the legislation through both chambers, as they did last year with a $1.9 trillion pandemic aid package. Completely alienated from the process, Republicans criticized the bill as doing little to address inflation and plans for tax increases and higher federal spending. (Many economists agree that Reduce inflationmodestly but not immediately.)
"I'm appalled that the majority chose to simply take it up again, leaving Senate Democrats with a 'take it or leave it' opportunity without an opportunity to provide input or amend the bill," Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma, the top Republican on the House Rules Committee, said at a hearing Wednesday. "Just as not a single Republican voted for the last compromise bill, it should come as no surprise that not a single Republican voted for this bill," he added.
Republicans have trained their anger in part on a plan to invest $80 billion in the Internal Revenue Service. Democrats say it will strengthen the historically underfunded agency and help crack down on wealthy tax evaders and corporations, but Republicans have labeled it a harsh attack on lower- and middle-class taxpayers. In response to criticism, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen, advised the company This week to ensure there is no improvement in audits for small businesses or households making less than $400,000.
Others joked that the full House would never come to vote on the legislation. As of Friday morning, More than a third House lawmakers filed the necessary paperwork to vote by proxy — which was established to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, citing.A current public health emergency" as a reason for not being able to vote in person.
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"This proxy 'vote' – mostly because of the lie involved (signing that it's related to Covid) will result in tax increases, harmful energy regulations, funding for IRS agents to harass citizens and 'big healthcare' cronyism," said Rep. Chip Roy, Republican of Texas. . on Twitter.
The package will help the Biden administration meet its pledge to cut emissions in half by 2030, though scientists and climate activists warn that more congressional and executive action will be needed to reach that goal. It aims to use the tax code to encourage consumers and companies to buy and invest in electric vehicles, solar panels and other renewable energy sources such as wind or solar power.
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Demand for tissue and hygiene continued to grow in 2018 in line with rising awareness among Algerian consumers. Moreover, the increasingly hectic pace of modern life is also boosting interest in this area, along with the growing number of working women and ongoing urbanisation.
Major economic challenges, driven by the fall in global oil prices over the last three years, have increased inflation and fuelled local currency devaluation. This has significantly eroded the purchasing power of consumers, therefore limiting expenditure on tissue and hygiene, with average unit prices rising sharply.
Growing restrictions on imports, followed by a total ban on imports of hygiene products in 2018, gave an opportunity to domestic players to gain more sales share. Local player Fabrication de Derives de Coton leads value sales within tissue and hygiene thanks to a massive increase in investment and production capacity during the review period.
Independent small grocers continue to lead distribution of retail tissue and hygiene products, largely thanks to their large number, convenient locations and wide coverage. Moreover, independent small grocers are often the only retailers available in rural areas.
Favourable demographic trends and changing perceptions are expected to continue driving tissue and hygiene sales over the forecast period. Indeed, despite worsening economic conditions in Algeria, favourable demographic trends and a greater focus on hygiene, combined with the rise of modern grocery retailers, are expected to sustain rising demand within many tissue and hygiene areas over the coming years.
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Warren Weir calls Ryan Bailey 'a little nobody' after Usain Bolt taunt
By Nick ZaccardiMay 5, 2015, 8:39 AM EDT
Jamaican sprinter Warren Weir criticized U.S. sprinter Ryan Bailey for disrespecting track and field and Usain Bolt after mocking Bolt's "To Di World" pose with a throat-slash gesture (video here) at the IAAF World Relays in Nassau, Bahamas, on Saturday night.
"Especially when you are a little nobody, you really are to show more respect to those who are leading the way and those who have accomplished way more than you have," Weir said, according to the Jamaica Gleaner.
"He disrespected track and field. He also said that Bolt is 'somewhat of an icon,' he is an icon and he was not showing enough respect, not just to Bolt, but to the sport. As an athlete, I feel like he was disrespecting me and as a member of this Jamaican team, I also felt upset and disrespected about it. This is just the beginning."
Weir, the 2012 Olympic 200m bronze medalist, and Bailey also went back and forth on social media.
Bailey and the U.S. beat Bolt and Jamaica in the 4x100m relay on Saturday, a race that Weir was not a part of. Bailey received the baton for his anchor leg with a lead on Bolt. Bolt ran a faster leg but could not make up the entire deficit. It was the first time the U.S. defeated Bolt in a global championship race since 2007.
The next night, Weir anchored Jamaica to a 4x200m relay victory without Bolt, who reportedly sat out as a precaution due to a minor hamstring injury. Bailey was not part of the 4x200m relay. The Jamaican team celebrated on the medal stand by doing Bolt's "To Di World" pose.
The U.S. and Jamaican 4x100m teams, likely with Bolt, perhaps with Bailey and unlikely with Weir, could go head to head again at the World Championships in Beijing in August.
Ryan Bailey hopes health yields return to Olympic form
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— Ryan Bailey (@RBailey_sprints) May 3, 2015


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Kilmarnock man wins £25,000 in Postcode Lottery
A KILMARNOCK man is quids in this week after winning the People's Postcode Lottery's £25,000 street prize.
Clair Fullarton
And project manager Alan Kidd, 59, was so shocked when he was told that he had won the huge sum, that when he was given the cheque, all he could think to say was: "In the name of heavens, what a surprise!"
Alan only signed up to the postcode lottery scheme so that he could help Scottish charities.
Forty pence from each ticket sold goes to good causes.
Said Alan: "It's really nice that it doesn't just go straight into someone's pocket.
"And now we can give even more money to charity!"
The Kay Park Grove giveaway was new presenter Reanne Farley's first presentation.
She added: "What a brilliant day! Champagne corks were popping and spirits were on high as we presented delighted street prize winner Alan with his £25,000 cheque!"
Alan was home alone when Reanne came calling, and couldn't wait to tell his wife of their good fortune.
He added: "When I phone her, she'll freak – we'll have so much fun spending it!"
And it sounds like the money will come in handy, with the pair planning on doing up their bathroom and splashing out on a special holiday in September.
The People's Postcode Lottery gives to Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Children First, Missing People (in Scotland) and the People's Postcode Trust.
If you would like to take part in future People's Postcode Lottery draws, visit www.postcodelottery.com. There you will be able to see all the action from Kilmarnock and to sign up.


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Lift correctly; place one foot in front of the other.
Keep your back straight, bend hips and knees, keep arms and the object close to body.
Lift by straightening legs.Stand correctly; good posture is important to prevent back strain.
Stand erect; tuck in bottom, and abdomen.Work at correct height, and avoid stooping.
Work surfaces should be level with hip when standing.Sleep on a bed with a firm base.
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2.	Keeping fit is very important. Swimming is the best form of exercise.
3.	Learn to relax. Pain causes tension which increases pain. Relaxation reduces tension and therefore pain.
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The bones of the spine in the neck, upper and lower back are called vertebrae. These bones protect the spinal cord. Between each vertebra is a pad, which acts as a shock absorber. This pad or disc has an interior made of a jelly-like substance and a tough exterior.
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El Parque Nacional Lane Cove es un parque nacional en Nueva Gales del Sur (Australia), ubicado a 11 km al norte de Sídney.

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Área: 6 km²
Coordenadas:
Fecha de Creación: 24 de abril de 1992
Administración: Servicio Para la Vida Salvaje y los Parques Nacionales de Nueva Gales del Sur
Categoría IUCN: V

Véase también
 Lane Cove River, Zonas protegidas de Nueva Gales del Sur

Lane Cove, Parque Nacional
Áreas protegidas establecidas en 1992
Australia en 1992

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*warning:semi-sappy post ahead* Recently John and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary and the year has seriously flown by. Our first year was full of so many new and fun adventures, including, as most of you know by now, buying a house! (See above photo for my exact feelings on the subject). We decided to turn the whole weekend into a mini celebration here in Richmond, since we weren't able to make it back up to The Homestead.
We started by venturing up to our favorite vineyard outside of Charlottesville: Blenheim – which is also where we took our engagement photos, wandering around the endless rows of vines. We're kind of obsessed with the place and seriously obsessed with their Painted Red & Painted White wines, whose labels are designed by the vineyard's owner, Dave Matthews (no big deal). Needless to say we tasted their current wines, drank some Painted White, picked up our wine club trio and enjoyed the beautiful views that make Central Virginia one of our most favorite places to be. We made it back home in time to share some champagne on our screened porch with our parents.
We spent the rest of the weekend with friends, gallivanting around town, hitting some of our favorite spots, and trying to beat the 100 degree heat (which was not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination). We had the most delicious dinner at Stella's the Monday of our anniversary and of course it did not disappoint. A bottle of wine, saganaki and a whole lot of feta was just what the doctor ordered!
Shoutout to John, Mr. Crystal Press, for the best year of my life and for his undying love and support – especially when it comes to TCP. I couldn't it without him and for that I am truly thankful. Thanks Johnny, this is just the beginning!!


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Home / Events / EXILE Books presents FEEL THE EDGES at UNTITLED 2016
November 29-December 4, 2016
EXILE Books presents FEEL THE EDGES at UNTITLED 2016
FEEL THE EDGES at the UNTITLED art fair is dedicated to presenting Miami's ephemeral print culture. EXILE Books will feature a curated tabletop with a rotating exhibition, highlighting a different artist's work every day. Each artist will showcase new printed work accompanied by a unique activation of the space. The booth will display a selection of books, zines, and works on paper complemented by patio style stools by AMLgMATD and neon signage. FEEL THE EDGES explores counterculture and punk, enticing the audience to push their experience to its boundaries - of the page, the space, the architecture, to dip into the outer limits of possibility, while resting their tired feet like a local.
Tuesday, November 29, 3-8pm FEEL THE EDGES by Amanda Keeley
Wednesday, November 30, 11am-7pm-Made Up Memories by Elia Khalaf
Thursday, December 1, 11am-7pm- Line Script Diary by Alan Gutierrez
Friday, December 2, 11am-7pm CONTROL by Antonia Wright
Saturday, December 3, 11am-7pm Nah-No Magazine Issue #3 Release
Sunday, December 4, 11am-5pm Dale Zines, Billy Zine Vol. 2 Launch
UNTITLED Pavilion is located at 12th and Ocean Drive
RSVP info@exilebooks.com
Featured artist's projects:
FEEL THE EDGES by Amanda Keeley
Feel the Edges is a new zine and neon text work which encourages an independent paradigm, to push the limits of conventional print projects and explore alternative channels for communication.
Made-Up Memories by Elia Khalaf
Made-Up Memories is a generative workshop where people of all ages make their own fictional autobiographies. It's the DIY way to learn history, both personal and shared. The participants are presented with curated archives and creative prompts in an effort to relate to each other fictionally in a way not possible through an imposed reality, all while unearthing buried stories and unsung heroes. The emerging stories and artworks, part-confession, part-concoction, will be put to print and launched during UNTITLED 2016, in an anti-chronicle. This will be a collection of the funniest, simplest, most insightful, "I remembers".
Line Script Diary by Alan Gutierrez
Line Script Diary is a Miami-based journal of text-based works edited and published by Alan Gutierrez, with contributions from local and international artists, writers, and thinkers. The scope of texts is limited only to the physical constraints of the journal's format, in an effort to commission, cultivate, and distribute forms of experimental written language and text-based projects.
CONTROL by Antonia Wright
From the Paris Commune to Euromaidan, the civil rights movement to the #blacklivesmatter movement, the zine CONTROL, by Antonia Wright, looks into the cultural and political history of the barricade and how it came to be a ubiquitous symbol on our streets today.
Nah-No Magazine
Nah/No Magazine is an international art and culture publication focused on emerging and established artists. In this special exhibition, Nah/No will be launching Issue #3 and showcasing the work of Miami based photographer, Dana Lauren Goldstein along with a curated zine table featuring artists all over the world.
Dale Zines
Join Dale Zine at Untitled Art Fair on December 4th. We will showcase our Dale zine library, feature artwork from Dale artists. Dale Zine will also debut the much anticipated Billy Zine vol 2, with a special appearance and paw signing. Maybe a puppy kiss too!
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Born, raised and enjoying life today in San Diego, Michael is a fourth-generation San Diegan. As a surfer and fisherman, his art is often ocean inspired; infused with motion and flow.
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* 2015 Design in Wood at San Diego County Fair - 3rd Place - Traditional Woodworking.
* 2015 - U.S. Sand Sculpting & 3D Art Exhibition - Best of Show - 3D Art Category.


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Rays Get Just 1 Hit Off Price, Beat Tigers 1-0
MARK DIDTLER, Associated Press August 21, 2014 at 4:52 pm
Filed Under:Alex Cobb, Ben Zobrist, Brad Boxberger, Brandon Guyer, David Price, Jake McGee, Kevin Kiermaier
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - AUGUST 21: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Tampa Bay Rays comes out to talk to pitcher Alex Cobb #53 during the seventh inning of a game on August 21, 2014 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — David Price allowed only a first-inning RBI triple to Brandon Guyer in his first start against his former team, and Alex Cobb and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Ben Zobrist reached on a throwing error by shortstop Eugenio Suarez scored on Guyer's hit. Price then retired his final 23 batters, nine on strikeouts, to finish an eight-inning complete game.
Cobb (9-6) scattered two hits, walked two and struck out six over seven innings, improving to 7-0 in his last 10 starts. After Brad Boxberger worked out of an eighth-inning jam, Jake McGee got three outs for his 14th save and complete a four-hitter.
Kevin Kiermaier, inserted as a defensive replacement in right field, made diving catch on Rajai Davis' flare with a runner on second and one out in the eighth.
Price, traded to the Tigers as part of a three-team deal on July 31, got a standing ovation while taking his warmup throws before the bottom of the first. The left-hander, taken first overall by Tampa Bay in the 2007 draft, got the save in the Rays' Game 7 victory over Boston in the 2008 AL championship series and was the 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner.
Alex Avila walked and Suarez singled to open the third, but Cobb got a double-play grounder from Davis and Ian Kinsler's grounder. The Tigers also failed score in the seventh when J.D. Martinez struck out and Nick Castellanos hit a flyball with runners on second and third.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Tigers: Miguel Cabrera was the DH one day after aggravating an old right ankle injury sliding at home plate Wednesday night.
"Generally speaking he's fine," manager Brad Ausmus said. … RHP Justin Verlander (sore right shoulder) threw a light bullpen with "no issues" and is scheduled to start one game in Saturday's doubleheader at Minnesota. He walked into Ausmus' office after the mound session and high-fived the manager.
Rays: C Ryan Hanigan (oblique) is scheduled to play for Class-A Charlotte Friday.
Tigers: Detroit heads to Minnesota for a four-game series that begins Friday night.
Rays: Tampa Bay opens a seven-game, two-city road trip Friday night against AL East-rival Toronto.


The Production Bioinformatics team is in charge of the day to day production of polished, high quality sequence data, and acts as a liaison between the sequencing laboratory and other bioinformatics teams.
Responsibilities start with working with lab technicians, sequencer manufacturers and system administrators to maintain a stable informatics environment for the raw data generated by the sequencing machines. Upon completion, each sequencing run is passed through a quality evaluation based on basecalling confidence and alignment to a reference genome. We specifically look for consistency in the basecalling across the entire read, and a high percentage of reads aligning to the given reference with a low error rate. Approved runs are then passed on to collaborators or bioinformaticians at the CNAG-CRG in a standardised format. Runs with quality issues undergo trouble shooting with the help of the CNAG-CRG Sequencing Group and manufacturers.
In addition, the team is responsible for developing an in-house Lab Information Management System (LIMS) to track the status of samples from a wide variety of projects as they progress through reception, preparation, sequencing and analysis. This system stores project, sample and run information along with analysis results, which are scanned by our in-house software scan for potential problems.
When combined, these various aspects of the Production Bioinformatics team maintain the steady production of high quality data at the CNAG-CRG.


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Marseille knitted tank top
Made in Marseille. In exclusivity at deTOUJOURS.
The real dockers' tank top, re-edited by SUGAR, on the original looms of the Marseilles' port supplier, in the same condition as in 1979. Knitted in tube, making it perfectly elastic without a single gram of elastane.
Noble and natural materials, unique and timeless models with original colours.
Size: These tank tops are available in 2 sizes, 1 (36-38) and 2 (38-40), stretchy thanks to its unique knit
Colours: White, Khaki, Black
Richelieu knitted tank top in 100% cotton.
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THE LEGACY OF THE WIFEBEATER T.
The founding family of SUGAR, clothes manufacturers and leathermakers, by chance discovered a large stock of sleeveless t-shirts (known in the U.S. as wifebeaters) at the end of the 1970s and bought it. They decided to hand-dye part of this stock in trendy colors in order to appeal to women. Eventually SUGAR started producing the t-shirts themselves, maintaining their beautiful ribbed quality and timeless appeal.
Richelieu knit, made on a circular knitting machine from the beginning of last century.
High quality cotton, timeless models and original colours.
100% cotton, knitted and dyed in Marseille.
Warm wash separately at 30C.
SUGAR sizes: 1&2.
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2 56-> 90cm 69cm 24cm
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Literally, "the dockworker" is the port worker who carries out the unloading of all kinds of goods, like the workers in Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times. The term is attributed to this tank top that appeared in the 19th century, which the dockers wore for their hard work.
The founding family of SUGAR, a family of tailors and leatherworkers, discovered by chance a stock at the end of the 70's on a sale and repurchased it. SUGAR's ingenious idea to enhance this heritage was to dye certain tank tops with passion and by hand in the colours of fashion, khaki, blue and pastel pink, so that they could be adopted by women. In St Tropez, its faded colours and tight-fitting cut seduce and the little SUGAR tank top starts to become a sensation.
Instant success. SUGAR was the first to introduce this initially invisible knitted underwear, an intimate object close to the leotard, into the ready-to-wear market. The art of dyeing continues to be explored by these masters of colour, who carry out the operation themselves in the 12th arrondissement of Marseille. The entire production chain is integrated, from weaving to cutting, from dyeing to selling in the shop.
In France, Switzerland, the UK and the USA, the SUGAR docker's tank top is making its way. The 80's were craving for this new attitude and the jersey of the harbour men went upmarket, being worn in magazines, under the eye of the greatest photographers and top models at the highest point of their careers.
The brand created a pair of panties in the same cotton rib, with - a charming supplement - a small string at the waist: a continuation of the childlike style given to women by the men's marcel. Once again, it was a success.
The production was thus progressively concentrated on the women's model exclusively, leaving aside the original, male model. It is on the suggestion and at the request of deTOUJOURS that Sugar is once again offering a men's version of this iconic tank top. Exclusively at deTOUJOURS, we have worked together on the cut and thought about the use. At the source of the model garment, this men's tank top is the direct heir of the original tank top of the 19th century. Initially prized by men for the absorbent quality of its singular cotton material (tubular cotton) and for its hygienic qualities, it has become an integral part of the men's wardrobe. Its underarm cut, larger than that of the women's model, ensures comfort in all circumstances. The body was liberated and this popular garment became, from the 1970s onwards, a standard of gay culture, today often regarded as "neutral" in gender as well as in minimalist forms.
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A year or so ago, I mentioned on Twitter that TW claimed that I was having aggression issues. At the time she said I was worse than usual, whatever that is supposed to mean. @BabyPatches, chief kit at Nip and Bones said I should try Comfort Zone Feliway. She sent me the spray to test since I was on her tester's team. TW read the instructions and her eyes glazed over at the words EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. She said "I'm not using that on my bed."
Fast forward to last month. I had to go to the evil v-e-t. TW wondered if she still had the Comfort Zone. After turning the house upside down checking a few places, she found it. She took it out into the hall and sprayed the towel that she puts in the bottom of the box a spritz and a half. She stuck her nose into the towel to see if it had a smell I would notice and then read on the label "WARNING: don't breathe in vapors." Oopsie.
My old v-e-t was in Hoboken, a mere 5 minutes away and I always sang all the way there. This new v-e-t was in Secaucus, which is a 15-20 minute ride, which is why TW decided to try the Comfort Zone. They shoved tricked me into the PTU and we were on our way.
She is proud to report I only meowed about 3 times during the entire trip. Once there, I was nervous though. Dr. Hatch decided to examine me in my PTU, which might be related to the fact that the peeps told him they put Comfort Zone in it. I wasn't a model patient cos I hissed both when I got my shots and when the thermometer went, well, where the thermometer actually goes. Then they decided to take me in the back room for x-rays and stuff to see if I really had asthma. Major fail for them. I fought like a wild cat got majorly stressed so they let me off the hook.
I was quiet all the way home, which could've been the Comfort Zone or it could've been the after effects of the shots since I was pretty lethargic for the next 2-3 days.
TW thought the CZ worked and would use it again if the need arises although Pop had a fit that she used it in the first place. Next time, he'd prefer using one of those Spirit Essences that Jackson Galaxy promotes or one of the natural calming products that Nip & Bones also sells.
Nip and Bones also sells Comfort Zone in diffuser form to reduce stress-related behaviors such as urine marking, scratching, new fursibs and other issues around the house.
Disclaimer: We received the Comfort Zone as a gift. No money exchanged paws and no one told this little ghetto cat what to say. Na mean?
I get very stressed going to the vet, but I doubt even Comfort Zone would help that much - it is pretty extreme!
The only thing that stress me out is mancats that have there balls left !
Even if it just helped with the car ride, it sounds like it was some success, CK. Sorry you find the vet so stressful.
Sorry to hear you had to visit the torture chamber Keisha. We hope all is well with you. We think Comfort Zone would do nothing for us. Sigh! Have a fabulous Friday.
We use the Comfort Zone things that plug into the wall, but not the spray. Hey, our Vet is 30 minutes away and I sing the whole time too!
That's interesting CK Did the label say what was in the spray? Is it herbal? Momz has never used anything like this though she has used Rescue Remedy flower essence for years...Hope you're feeling fine and have a great weekend!
I tried a Feliway diffuser here for awhile to see if it would stop my bully boys from picking on their sister, but no luck.
Sorry you had to go to the vet to endure all of those indignities (esp. the thermometer intrusion). My cats wail like banshees on the way to the vet, and don't utter so much as a squeak on the ride home.
I am so sorry you get so stressed CK. I hope you have calmed down now. I hope your asthma is OK too. Pumpkin the Farm cat has fits everyday but he does just fine.
Mommy has used the Comfort Zone with us, with mixed results. She thinks it might be like catnip, some kitties are affected while others aren't.
Johnny wails like a fire siren no matter what!
Thanks for the "heads up", CK. We didn't know this.
CK, we have the CZ diffusers plugged in all over our house. It's to keep us calm since Wally and Zoey don't get along well. And for the most part, the CZ helps. Whenever we go to the v-e-t, the mom sprays a little in the PTU. It seems to help Wally, but me and Zoey, not so much. I still sing up a storm and Zoey....well, the she devil makes an appearance whenever she's in the PTU.
That DOES sound useful. Hang on maybe Mum will use it on me!!!
Hmmm, sounds like interesting stuff and worth a try if you have a stressed out kitty. I cry all the way to the vet too CK, and I'm a pretty relaxed guy on a whole. I know that carrier thingy means vet cuz we hardly ever use it for anything else. So I cry pathetically for the 15 minutes it takes us to get there.
I didn't think CZ would help me, but Glogirly said the Vet lady (that gets all giggly with Orange Crush) recommended it to help me with my Waffly stress.
We have the diffusers... and there's been a significant improvement. We're not grooming each other or anything, we still spat, but I'm much more calm.
We didn't know it was flammable though! We'd like to try Spirit Essences too.
Thanks for the info, that can be useful! Although I never meow on my way to the vet but I do growl in front of the vet. Very proud of it!
Nothing happened to your human after she tried to smell the stuff?
The Human would love to find something to mellow me out, but she doesn't think that substance has been invented yet. Still, she might give it a try. I will take it as a personal challenge to misbehave, MOL!
That stuff hasn't worked for us when MomKatt used it for Sasha's "issues". But I guess every cat is different, huh?
Purrz my furriend. Hang tough.
We're big advocates of synthetic pheromones and blogged about using them for vet visits recently. There are tricks and tips and while not every cat responds, most do when used correctly. We also love vibrational medicine like flower essences and make custom blends for our cat behavior clients.
Pawsome review my furriend, I sorry you got shoved in the PTU and taken to the vet but thanks for having TW give it a try. I thinks it definitely helped.
I don't like the way to the vet, too!
We may have to try this. Mommy is thinking about a way to keep us calmer in the car.


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"It's all about the site."
That is the main motivator for Thomas Rivers Brown when it comes to his own personal project, Rivers-Marie. Thomas Brown, today one of California's foremost Winemaker/Consultants makes mostly Cabernet based wines for labels such as Shraeder, Outpost and Maybach. Yet, it is his Rivers-Marie label, which he shares with his long time partner Genevive (who's middle name is Marie), where Thomas expresses a more delicate and restrained style of winemaking that's inspired by his true love for traditional Burgundy and Barolo.
Brown grew up in South Carolina, and got the wine bug while at the University of Virginia. Not knowing what to do after college, he worked in restaurants to further his passion and knowledge for wine (and food). He headed west to California in the late `90's and got a job at the wine-centric All Seasons Restaurant in Calistoga. This lead to finding a job as an assistant winemaker at Turley Winery in 1997, under the tutelage of Ehren Jordan. Three years later, he took over the winemaking at Outpost on Howell Mountain, where he remains as winemaker today, along with a huge and growing roster of top producers in the Napa Valley where he consults.
Rivers-Marie itself was launched in 2002 when Thomas made a tiny amount of wine from the legendary Summa Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast. Today, Rivers-Marie has grown to include not only a blended Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, but also several single vineyard sites from in and around Occidental including Occidental Ridge, Willow Creek, Silver Eagle, and two seperate bottlings from the Summa vineyard which Thomas and Genevive purchased in 2010. In addition to Pinot, Thomas makes small amounts of Cabernet and Chardonnay as well.
For his Pinot Noirs, Brown is looking to Burgundy as a model. He tends to pick on the early side when there is good flavor and texture development but before the wines get blowsy and lose focus and site-specificity. He uses native yeasts and a little bit of whole cluster to give complexity. Aging occurs mostly in used barrels - from no new wood in the Sonoma Coast, to between 10 and 30% in the single-vineyards depending on vintage and parcel. Given this restrained approach, it is not surprising that the wines age beautifully.
For Chardonnay, the wines are picked for energy and focus, and aged in minimal new wood with no lees stirring for 12 months. They are then held for several months in tank, and bottled without fining and filtration. They are clean, pure and delineated with a good balance of intensity and restraint.
For Cabernet Sauvignon, the sites he uses, mostly in and around St Helena and Oakville, express themselves with a classic power and density that is a hallmark of Napa Valley. While the Rivers-Marie Cabernets are a bit more plush than his other wines, he ensures that "they are not too exagerrated so as to blur the site and the vintage". For Thomas, his Cabernets are a perfect comprimise between power and elegance.


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Rasha Roshdy
An overheard conversation inspired a College of Education alumna to create a nonprofit serving refugee families.
By Michael Klitzing
Story Keywords: Alumni, Education, Community, People
Rasha Roshdy ('15) was shopping in a Middle Eastern grocery store in El Cajon in the early days of the pandemic when a conversation caught her ear. Two women speaking Arabic — whom she later learned were Syrian refugees — were discussing a notice taped to their apartment door.
"They said they couldn't understand the notice because it was in English and they didn't know what they should do," said Roshdy, an alumna of San Diego State University's doctorate in education with a concentration in community college leadership (CCLEAD). "With the pandemic, all the services had gone online and they had no internet access. So they could no longer just walk in and ask somebody for help."
Roshdy offered to accompany the women home to read and help address the notice. They gratefully accepted — and an idea took root.
"I thought about it and said 'There is a need. I need to figure out how to help,'" she recalls.
What Roshdy started has become Amna Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization that has provided support to 34 or more local refugee families from Afghanistan, Syria and Somalia over the past year plus. The organization is named for her grandmother, who Roshdy remembers as "an advocate for women who helped a lot of families."
It's vital work, and increasingly in the spotlight as thousands of refugees who opposed the Taliban arrive in the wake of the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan.
"They really came here under dire circumstances," Roshdy said. "For them to become active members of society, it's going to take a lot."
A change agent
Born in Cairo, Egypt, Roshdy immigrated to the United States in 1996 after marrying an American soldier. Her own difficult experience of learning English and adjusting to American culture stoked her desire to help people coming to the U.S. under even more difficult conditions.
Her experience at SDSU helped her believe in her ability to do so.
"The first class that my cohort took was a leadership course with Dr. Fred McFarlane," said Roshdy. "He talked about how you have to take initiative to be the change you want to see. I thought, 'Oh this is what I'm training to be: a change agent, a leader.' It doesn't start with your title, you can be a leader anywhere. That first course was very inspiring and it made an impact on me."
For the past year, Roshdy's desire to make change has resulted in a 40-hour per week unpaid labor of love with her home serving as a de facto warehouse for donated items. Recently, Amna Sanctuary's supporters donated a storage unit to help her reclaim her living room from the boxes of donations.
"I didn't have a lot of capital to do all this, so it was as grassroots as it gets," she said.
Her initial push was to help refugees bridge the digital gap. She found donors to provide laptops and a digital literacy curriculum, which she had translated and presented in Arabic and Pashto. As a result, she said, some refugees have been able to enroll in online English courses.
She soon learned many refugee families were living on cash aid that barely covered rent — and things like children's toys and even hygiene supplies were often scarce. Roshdy spearheaded a toy drive around Christmas that distributed more than 200 toys. In January, she secured a sponsorship with Dr. Bronner's, which donated laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, toothpaste and soap.
Along the way, Roshdy has also furnished apartments for new arrivals and helped people obtain sewing machines. She's currently working on fundraising so a father of seven can pay fees for a truck driver's license.
"They need to be able to join the workforce and fend for themselves," Roshdy said. "This doesn't just benefit refugees. It benefits society as a whole."
Meeting increasing need
Roshdy's tirelessness, bolstered by a small group of dedicated volunteers and donors, has been enough to make it work. She only recently was able to hire her first paid staff members — an Afghan coordinator and an accountant whose services she was able to afford thanks to a grant.
Roshdy is now preparing to ramp up in preparation for the refugees she knows will be coming to the San Diego region. But as need is growing, so are the services Amna Sanctuary plans to provide.
Online ESL instruction is slated to start in October, with books donated by a group of Navy wives. Roshdy is also working to secure the services of a trauma counselor who can start working with families early next year.
"We have no idea how many are coming and what's next," Roshdy said. "We'll deal with it one family at a time and one problem at a time. But it's working."
She adds with a laugh: "And it all started with me eavesdropping in a grocery store."


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With many meeting rooms existing in the market today, it can betough to locate a space that perfectly meets your needs. The reason behind is that you will find a meeting room that offers several desirable features but fails to provide other essential functionality that you will need. For example, you can find a meeting venue that is spacious enough, with the best furniture, enough parking space and catering services but is not accessible which mean it will not work for your guests. Therefore, you have to be very particular when looking for a meeting venue and compromise nothing. A good rule is to list your needs in writing so that you can tick them down when shopping for the ideal meeting rooms Adelaide Airport.
What is the appearance of the space?
When looking for a meeting venue, you want to make a statement,and therefore the meeting room has to be presentable. The reception area and the stuff needs to be tidy and welcoming. The room should have adequate natural light to create a spacious and friendly feel. Last but not least, the room should portray the image you are after. Otherwise, if you do not consider all these, you may end up creating the wrong impression about your business,and this will affect the success of the meeting or event.
Is the size of space appropriate?
When inspecting any meeting room, it is critical to keep the size in mind. The ideal size of an event venue should be not too large nor too squeezed. The right size will depend on the number of your guests. It's the reason why you need have the exact number of expected guests before you start looking for a meeting space. It will be simpler for you to know the available options and settle for a room that will meet your needs. However, do not get a venue that perfectly fits your guests as there are chances of uninvited guests turning up or you may need to send late invitations.
When looking for meeting rooms Adelaide Airport, the last and most important thing to consider is accessibility. The meeting venue should be very accessible by the most convenient means of transport. If most of your guests will be using road transport, then ensure that the venue has a good connection to the best roads. Also, the venue should be centralized to ensure that all the guests get there on time.


Corina is studying at Coto since she arrived in Japan last year. She shared her experience working here in Tokyo and studying Japanese.
What was your level of Japanese when you arrived compared to now?
I had zero knowledge of Japanese. The only words I knew were 'Konnichiwa' and 'Sayonara' but thanks to taking the Part Time course I'm now able to hold basic conversations relating to daily life such as ordering food at a restaurant, asking for directions etc.
How have you been able to use the Japanese you learn in school in your daily life?
I work part-time as a tour guide and part of my job is to order food for my clients in Japanese – attending Coto's lessons have really helped me improve my language skills. I love that everything I've learnt at Coto Japanese Academy can be applied to real-life situations once I've left the classroom.
Do you have a few funny stories resulting from your Japanese level to share?
I once thought I bought milk from a convenience store but ended up with yoghurt. My cereal tasted funny. Now, I don't have this problem as I can read hiragana and make a point of double checking the packaging whenever I need milk.
What is something that surprised you when you first arrived in Japan?
The public transportation system is incredibly efficient and that people are incredibly polite and considerate. The advertising is also hilarious.
What's your best tip for anyone thinking about moving to Japan?
Learn some key phrases in Japanese, it will really help you navigate around. Also, attend as many meetup events as you can – you never know who you'll meet along the way that will become important to you either personally or professionally.
Do you use Japanese at work?
Yes, when it's required – our company has both foreign and Japanese staff, there are times when we need to converse with each other. Hand gestures work when Japanese vocab is lacking.
The sales team tend to communicate in Japanese – our Project Manager is bilingual and is the liaison between both our teams. Once she gathers the requirements from sales, she shares this information with me and I help translate these into specification documents and work closely with the developers to build solutions for our customers.
What are some of the challenges you have with trying to find work here?
It can be really difficult to find jobs that are outside of the 'teaching English' realm if you only have limited Japanese. That's where networking is important.
What are some of the interesting aspects working for a Japanese company compared with your home country?
The culture and environment are different – I'm always learning things and not specifically related to the job role. For instance, the Japanese are huge fans of warm weather. Our office is always warm, to the point that some of my foreign colleagues wear t-shirts in the office in order to acclimatise to the change in temperature from being outside.
I too, wear layers in the office just in case I need to adjust my personal thermostat to my liking. Last week my colleague mentioned that it felt like a heatwave in the office due to others changing the thermostat often (the air conditioner directly hits him).
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how can i change the password for these clients and/or remove and reinstall the network agent ?
You can disable the password protection in the policy, or put the hosts out of the policy action by taking them out of the group on which this policy works.
please attach screen shot of agent policy on tab "Settings" and klnagcheck report.
Did you replace KSC ?
Maybe you could use Klmover to uninstall the network agent.
When uninstalling with this tool will not request the uninstall password and then you can install the network agante again so that you connect to KSC.
Another solution could be to update your KSC to the latest version to allow you to update the network agent without problems.
Please clarify, did the recomendations from the previous post help? Which is the result?


My journey with audio video just never seems to end. Call it a quest for constant change, or just plain boredom to experiment with different gear and items.
I had a wonderful pair of tannoys earlier, before I bought these lil beauties. The Dyn's as I'll call them from now on, will however never match up to the tannoys. So that's said, and out of the way.
The Dyn's. Hmmm. Aren't they looker's! Very well packed. They come with the standard foam bungs and owner's manual etc. Was so eager to open them up today. My gear. Creek Audio 100A amp, vdh Clearwater cables. Cambridge cxn source.
Been hearing them for about 2 hour's already today. Sounded a lil flat at first. But as the music started flowing so did the speaker's. Having said that, I believe a good 100-200 hour's are needed before I can pass any judgement. Remember, my ears are old. Not critical. Non musical. Non audiophile. So hence this is just a lil unboxing and first impressions.
I was thinking of plugging in a svs sb1000. Doesn't look like I'll need it as of now. However that sub is on standby duty.
Whoever thought that these are hard to drive speakers, 4ohm 85db etc etc, blah! My Creek drives them easily. Smoothly. No issues at all. I don't do crazy volumes and I don't listen to EDM so I think I'll be fine.
Ok now, pic's. Thank you for reading.
Congrats. They look awesome. Enjoy.
Thanks sir. Stands are tono, with sand filling to make them a bit sturdy.
@jls001 I miss u buddy! You would have been the first one home to have a listen to them if I was in Bombay! you would have been able to give a far more subjective listening impression than me!
I bought these lil beauties.
I've been going through your speaker quest thread. Congratulations.
I believe a good 100-200 hour's are needed before I can pass any judgement.
That's the right way but you seem to have made up your mind already.
The Dyn's as I'll call them from now on, will however never match up to the tannoys.
Dyns were in my shortlist before I decided to move on to Floor standers.
Thanks Rajesh, I just needed something different to look at and hear. Possibly in a blind test I wouldn't be able to make out the difference between the dyns and the tannoys, however I'm pretty sure the tannoys will definitely fare better in the lower octaves.
Till now he was flying in the air, now these Dyns will make him fly on the ground as well.
Haha I may just do kannan sir! lil beauties they are! Another couple of hours of listening done today!
Thank you for sharing! It looks elegant and great to be placed in my living room! The packaging is attractive too! Its revolutionary features make me think on buying my own Dyn soon. Wonderful review!
Please put up a nice pic of your setup... With the new speakers..
I will as soon as the tannoys go to the new buyer! Thanks mpw!
Congratulations on the new speakers! Looking good in white.
Do chime in with a longer review once the speakers are broken in with the hammer!!


Here are a few reasons why your child should give a sensory gym a try.
If your child struggles with autism or another sensory processing disorder, then you may be concerned about finding ways to help them. But what is a sensory gym exactly, and how can it help? Sensory gyms are fun places for children with sensory processing issues to learn and develop their senses in a safe environment. Here are a few reasons why your child should give a sensory gym a try.
Much like any other gym, a sensory gym is designed to provide achievable challenges to strengthen your child. In this case, a sensory gym provides games, toys, and activities that encourage your child to build their tolerance and exposure to different types of stimuli. Many of these activities will also encourage them to get moving and let out their energy. If your child is uncomfortable participating in group sports, then a sensory gym is a great start to teaching them the importance of getting exercise.
Sensory integration is an important part of brain development, and it is how every person learns to use their senses to interpret the world around them. If your child is having trouble obtaining sensory integration skills, then a sensory gym will lead them in the right direction. Many sensory gyms will have things like textured portions of the wall or floor to help reduce tactile defensiveness for example, or sections with soft, colorful lights and music. The goal is to help your child get a grasp on their senses by introducing them to different stimuli that they can explore at their own pace.
As a parent, you know how hard it is to make the choice of whether to take your child with a sensory processing disorder to a playground. In many cases, there are concerns for their safety, but it can be disheartening to have them miss out on the fun. A sensory gym gives your child the opportunity to play and have fun in a place that is suited to their needs. Because sensory gyms are designed for children with autism and other sensory processing disorders, people there will be understanding of your situation. Many gyms also have fun places to climb, and swings for vestibular sensory stimulation, similar to ones at a playground.
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Michael Weiser Quoted in The Real Deal: "Who are real estate's quiet money backers?" August 2, 2016
The Real Deal | August 1st, 2016
Back in 1980 — as oil prices were peaking in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution — Israeli shipping magnate Sammy Ofer felt the itch to diversify his billion-dollar maritime empire.
Enlisting his then 30-year-old son, Eyal, as his proxy, Ofer waded into New York's real estate market, paying $800,000 for a brownstone on 42nd Street near Fifth Avenue that he quickly flipped for $1.8 million.
Over the next three decades, the Ofers steadily expanded their core shipping business as well as their real estate investments in New York and across the United States. Since the early aughts, the family's Global Holdings has backed marquee condos developed by the Zeckendorf family, including 15 Central Park West, 520 Park Avenue, 50 United Nations Plaza and 18 Gramercy Park, as well as the Rudin family's Greenwich Lane, among other New York City properties.
But belying its large investments, the family always took second billing — if that — and has gone to great lengths to maintain anonymity. In 2007, Eyal Ofer lambasted the Times of London for printing his name in a list of the 10 richest families in the U.K. In a three-minute interview the following year with Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz, he said: "I have no good reason to stand out in front … I'm good at business, not at talking."
But the Ofer family, which is reportedly worth billions — Forbes pegged Eyal's net worth alone at $8.9 billion — is now stepping into a more visible role. In June, for example, Global Holdings made a splash when it went into contract to buy 1250 Broadway for $565 million. And sources say Global Holdings is preparing to expand its New York City office.
While it's nearly impossible to quantify the pool of silent real estate investors, behind-the-scenes backers like Global Holdings have, of course, quietly funded New York developments and acquisitions for decades.
Simon Ziff, president of capital advisory firm Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group, said these wealthy investors are highly sophisticated — even if developers simply see dollar signs.
"For nearly 30 years I have been asked to find the 'dumb billionaire' family office," Ziff told The Real Deal. "Generally, successful family offices have access to the best intelligence."
Some of those players today include Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz, who frequently bankrolls projects by HFZ Capital'sZiel Feldman, and Morad Ghadamian, who regularly partners with developer Joseph Moinian and made his fortune importing rugs. The Cohen family, which founded Duane Reade, is also heavily invested in New York real estate as are the Gindis, who own the discount department store Century 21.
Like Ofer, some of these deep-pocketed players have recently become more willing to reveal themselves.
In some cases, they've been forced into the spotlight as their appetite for investment has shifted from private equity to real estate, where they are seeing greater returns and are less shackled by strict investment timelines. The same goes for newly minted high-net-worth individuals who are more willing to be publicly identified if it means getting a bigger piece of the action.
"They tend to stay under the radar… but they've allocated more money to real estate as an asset class over the last 10 years," said a consultant who works with a dozen ultra-wealthy families with New York real estate holdings. "The reality is that as they invest north of $100 million, things get out."
To be sure, while many once-under-the-radar investors are showing their faces, there are still plenty of individuals who want to remain truly private, with their names rarely appearing on deeds, loans or other documents.
And in today's market, many of them are writing the kinds of checks that developers lust after, particularly as traditional lenders tighten their purse strings.
Take Steinmetz. The frequent HFZ backer has a fortune worth an estimated $1.23 billion, but he's best known for being the largest buyer of rough diamonds for the Luxembourg-headquartered diamond company De Beers and for his company's controversial mining contracts in Africa.
Outside of Feldman, few know how much real estate BSG Capital Group — the investment arm of Steinmetz's mining company — has backed. But Steinmetz's presence at HFZ's Midtown headquarters is so ubiquitous that he's said to have his own office there. That could be a function of Steinmetz's near-constant jet-setting. He has a home in Tel Aviv and a legal residence in Geneva, and his mining business is headquartered in London. Both Feldman and Steinmetz declined to comment, but in a rare interview with the Financial Times in 2012, the quiet mogul Steinmetz summed up the hard-charging style that's led to his success. "You have to get your hands dirty," he said.
And although he's often described as tousled with movie-star looks, Steinmetz's friend and the former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told the New Yorker in 2013 that he shouldn't be underestimated. Steinmetz, he said, is "the last guy you want as your enemy."
Similarly private is technology executive Arthur Becker — ex-husband to designer Vera Wang and former CEO of NaviSite, a web hosting company acquired by Time Warner Cable in 2011 for $230 million. He has quietly invested alongside JDS Development, Property Markets Group and Ambase Corporation at 111 West 57th Street, according to real estate research firm Real Capital Analytics. Becker's Atlantic Associates LLC was a joint venture partner on the site's acquisition and financing. In addition, Becker — who did not respond to a request for comment — has also backed PMG and Madison Equities' condo development at 124 Sixth Avenue, a former carwash. Madison's Robert Gladstone called Becker a "seasoned investor" who is also "one of the most delightful and interesting people you will ever meet."
Yet there's scant evidence of Becker's other real estate investments and, for the most part, he (like other silent investors) has done his best to keep it that way.
With larger equity slugs, these financial backers want oversight in their investment but are rarely involved in daily operations, according to industry sources. "There's always some sort of control built into their agreement. But for the most part, it's passive," said Ariel Property Advisors founding member Victor Sozio.
But even investors who want to remain anonymous are finding it increasingly difficult to do so, thanks to better online access to public records and companies that put massive amounts of data at users' fingertips.
David Friedman, president of Wealth-X, which collects data on ultra-high-net-worth individuals, said that with the "proliferation of more open-source data" along with a global push toward transparency in reporting, it's become harder for wealthy global citizens to stay anonymous.
But he added: "You still can't cold-call these individuals even if you have identified them."
Gaining a voice
While it's nearly impossible to quantify the amount of private cash flowing into New York commercial real estate, cracks in the global economy have prompted wealthy players worldwide to turn to the sector as an investment vehicle.
That, of course, translates into a larger pool of behind-the-scenes partners that New York City developers can tap into, and it means silent backers are allocating more dollars to real estate than they have in the past.
Industry insiders told TRD the paradigm shifted during the financial crisis, when many ultra-wealthy families lost significant sums of cash because they were invested in seemingly sophisticated financial products saddled with risky underlying collateral. As a result, sources said, these investors grew increasingly eager to make direct investments.
"They don't want to pay fees to someone to manage their money, they want to be directly involved," said attorney Ed Mermelstein, who has represented several such investors.
While high-net-worth backers are clearly focused on preserving and growing their wealth, some also hope to wring tax benefits out of their investment, according to sources.
For example, certain commercial properties are subject to tax breaks over time, and 1031 exchanges are a standard for investors looking to avoid — or limit — the amount of capital gains taxes they owe. In addition, some investors borrow (tax deferred) against their properties.
For many investors, real estate has long been a way to leverage fortunes made in other industries and/or an opportunity to diversify their holdings.
For example, Harbor Group International's Jordan Slone — now a well-known syndicator and investor with offices in New York and Virginia — made his fortune by starting a box spring manufacturing company, which he sold for an undisclosed amount in 1986. Today, Harbor's real estate portfolio is worth an estimated $4.2 billion, according to the firm. Fast-forward to this past March and Harbor Group along with York Equities, an investor group led by Isaac Kassirer,dropped $140 million on a 38-building multifamily portfolio in the Bronx — the largest investment sale in the borough since 2013.
The burgeoning new population of wealthy (and often foreign) money has created a ripple effect of new opportunities throughout the industry.
The family-run mortgage brokerage Singer & Bassuk Organization, for example, has tapped into the trend by rolling out a "pledge" fund over the past year, aimed at connecting high-net-worth investors with the firm's longtime developer clients.
"We've seen that people of means — who are not in real estate — have an overwhelming interest in taking a portion of their assets and getting into real estate," said Singer & Bassuk's president, Scott Singer. "For us, that's created an opportunity."
Large banks, including Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, have also launched digital platforms to connect high-net-worth clients. And members of ultra-wealthy families are personally attending networking conferences (instead of sending representatives) in order to sniff out investment opportunities, said Wealth-X's Friedman, who's organizing one such Manhattan meetup for 61 families in October.
Friedman and Singer both said some domestic families, which historically operated lean investment operations, are expanding their family offices to manage their portfolios and to attract more deals.
"Sometimes it's about ego," said Michael Weiser, president of GFI Realty Services, referring to investors who've stepped out of the shadows. "But more often than not it's letting people know, 'Hey, I'm here. I've got money to put out.'"
Similar to Global Holdings, the Cohen family, which founded the pharmacy chain Duane Reade, has invested quietly in real estate nationally for years through its Carlton Associates, run by David Cohen. (The family sold Duane Reade in 1992, and the chain had a series of owners before Walgreens scooped it up for a reported $1.1 billion in 2010.)