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This poster shows how 'KIng' was deliberately promoted as an exemplar of the advantages of the new widescreen format, designed to contrast with the small TV screen format.
This poster also emphasises the new widescreen process, with its implicit contrast with small screen television, which in 1950s USA was usurping the popularity of movies there.
THis poster emphasises the movie's star, Tyrone Power, and downplays its widescreeen process.
The Kyhber Rifles are not a scriptwriter's fiction. They were formed in the early 1880s as auxillary troops for the British Army in North-West India.They still exist today as part of the Pakistani army's Frontier Corps.
Guy Rolfe,left, as King's Indian foster brother.
One of the more interesting aspects of King of the Khyber Rifles is its focus on race relations, and its interest in the relationship between colonisers and the colonised. The hero, King,played by Tyrone Power, is a half-caste, and his foster brother, Kharam Khan, enemy of British rule, is a tribesman.
King of the Khyber Rifles is one of the few movies to be based on the Indian Mutiny of 1857. In this still the hero, played by Tyrone Power, confronts the rising anti-British feeling in an Indian marketplace.
Leon Shamroy, centre, examining an early cinemascope lens.
The highly praised cinematography in King was the work of Leon Shamroy. His innovative exploration of the possibilities offered by the new widescreen format showed that CinemaScope was more than just a gimmick. In the proper hands it could be used to enhance the potentialities of the cinema, especially in action films and musicals. He made 11 films with Tyrone Power
Barnard Herrmann
The movie's music was the work of the brilliant composer Bernard Herrmann (Psycho, Taxi Driver, Citizen Kane). His score uses Indian influences, pounding percussion and his own variant on a waltz. Listen to his Prelude for the movie's soundtrack below.
Henry King, director.
Henry King was one of Hollywood's most underrated directors. He had a long life (born 1886,died 1982) and a long Hollywood career. KIng directed the first of his more than 100 films in 1915.He was twice nominated for the Best Director Oscar. His films show a wide range range of subject and style. They include action movies like King of the Khyber Rifles, as well as literary adaptations (The Sun Also Rises), westerns (The Gunfighter) and musicals (Carousel).
Cavalry 'eastern'
This Alabama Hills, Lone Pine setting, used for several scenes in the movie, was also the location for many westerns. 'King' shared many characteristics of the western genre known as 'cavalry westerns': a mounted cavalry unit, surrounded by native enemies, divisions within the unit, the role of officers under pressure, romantic and otherwise, and increasingly in the 1950s, issues of race.
20th Century Fox versus the India Office
It took more than two decades for the film script for King of the Khyber Rifles to progress from film script to film. During this time 20th Century Fox and the U.K. government's India Office argued over the proposed movie. An India Office memo of 1936 stated "We would much prefer that this film should not be produced if it is possible to stop it." John Ford's 1930s' epic The Drum had angered nationalist opinion in India during that decade, causing riots in Madras and Bombay. Indian Office officials wanted to avoid any source of Anglo-Indian friction during the tense decades of Gandhi's movement for Indian independence and during World War 2, when some nationalist groups objected to Indians fighting in the war alongside the British.
See Jules Stewart, The Khyber Rifles: From the British Raj to Al Queda (Sutton Publishing, 2005), 29-30
Lavish interior of what was the India Office, the centre of London's control of British India for almost a century.
Scenes from the movie
About this movie:
The plot concerns the efforts of Captain Alan King to subdue insurgent native elements in the Khyber area who are attempting to overthrow British rule in the form of the Peshawar garrison.. The rebels are led by Kerram Khan, an old boyfriend of King, who is of mixed Anglo-Indian parentage.Not only does King have to deal with overcoming his former companion. He also has to deal with racial prejudice, simmering tensions between colonisers and the colonised and the not unwelcome attentions of the Garrison's colonel's beautiful, impetuous and strong-willed daughter.For all the cliches of the plot, King of the Khyber Rifles is a neglected movie by a neglected director. It deserves greater recognition.
King was the first of the movies shot in the Cinemascope widescreen process to make effective and intelligent use of its potentialities, unlike, for example, its contemporaries The Robe and Three Coins in the Fountain. The director Henry King, working with the great cinematographer Leon Shamroy, not only used Cinemascope to deploy large casts in sweeping, panoramic shots of pursuits, rugged terrain and battle. They also used to it enhance scenes in confined settings, such as the tents of the Indian tribesmen, and in suggesting emotional relationships.Look at the excerpt below to see how the larger screen space is used to illustrate the changing relationship between Tyronne Power and the impetuous Terry Moore in a way that anticipates Stanley Kubrick's famous chateau interior sequence where he uses spaces and movement to mirror the frustration of Dax and his conflict with his superior officer.
The movie also deals with two issues not usually associated with action movies. Its plot focuses on a racial issue. The hero, King, is of mixed race - Anglo-Indian - and for this he is rejected by a fellow officer. His commanding officer is uneasy with this racist attitude, and the commander's daughter treats it with contempt. KIng himself is proud of his mixed race and makes no attempt to hide it. His foster brother is a tribesmen leading the anti-British forces in the region. Several scenes in the movie depict patronising attitudes and actions by the British towards their colonial subjects - hardly a subject to be expected in a fifties Hollywood epic.
King of the Khyber Rifles is also one of the few films set during the 1857 Indian Rebellion (as Indians call it), also known as the Indian Mutiny ( as the British prefer). One of the most interesting sequences shows the hero trying to convince sceptical Muslim troops that their new rifles' cartridges are not coated with pig grease. Such allegations were a major catalyst in igniting the revolt. The film contains a major historical inaccuracy. It shows the Khyber Rifles repelling rebels during the Indian Rebellion / Mutiny. Impossible, because the Khyber Rifles unit was not formed until the 1880s! In 1897 Afridi tribes in the Kyber rose against the British, captured some forts and after a few months were put down with the help of the Rifles, whose troops were Afridi themselves.
For suggested books and articles which provide further background and information on the historical events and the people associated with the movie, go to this Cliomuse page.
Innovative Use of the Widescreen Process
Bernard Herrmann's music - Prelude to King of the Khyber Rifles
Other Cliomuse.com pages on movies about racial conflict in India
North West Frontier/ Flame Over India. Muslim-Hindu rivalry at the turn of the 20th Century.
Scene from 'TRAIN TO PAKISTAN', a 1998 movie about the spread of communal violence to a small Punjabi town.
Inter-racial love and communal and political violence on the eve of Indian independence.


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How the French Revolution invented the terrorist.
Pascal Trégueretymology, French/English, public affairsFrench Revolution, Montesquieu, newspapers & magazines, Robespierre
The noun terrorist, first recorded in November 1794, is from French terroriste, first attested in September of the same year, shortly after the execution of Maximilien de Robespierre on 28th July. These words were used to designate an adherent or supporter of his faction, the Jacobins, who, from about March 1793 to July 1794, advocated and practised the Terror, that is to say, methods of partisan repression and bloodshed in the propagation of the principles of democracy and equality.
In a speech to the Convention, delivered on 5th February 1794, Robespierre, who was the leader of the Comité de salut public (Committee of Public Safety), justified the Terror:
We must smother the internal and external enemies of the Republic or perish with it; now in this situation, the first maxim of your policy ought to be to lead the people by reason and the people's enemies by terror.
If the spring of popular government in time of peace is virtue, the springs of popular government in revolution are at once virtue and terror: virtue, without which terror is fatal; terror, without which virtue is powerless. Terror is nothing other than justice, prompt, severe, inflexible; it is therefore an emanation of virtue; it is not so much a special principle as it is a consequence of the general principle of democracy applied to our country's most urgent needs.
It has been said that terror is the principle of despotic government. Does your government therefore resemble despotism? Yes, as the sword that gleams in the hands of the heroes of liberty resembles that with which the henchmen of tyranny are armed. Let the despot govern by terror his brutalised subjects; he is right, as a despot. Subdue by terror the enemies of liberty, and you will be right, as founders of the Republic. The government of the revolution is liberty's despotism against tyranny.
Il faut étouffer les ennemis intérieurs et extérieurs de la république, ou périr avec elle ; or, dans cette situation, la première maxime de votre politique doit être que l'on conduit le peuple par la raison, et les ennemis du peuple par la terreur.
Si le ressort du gouvernement populaire dans la paix est la vertu, le ressort du gouvernement populaire en révolution est à la fois la vertu et la terreur : la vertu, sans laquelle la terreur est funeste ; la terreur, sans laquelle la vertu est impuissante. La terreur n'est autre chose que la justice prompte, sévère, inflexible ; elle est donc une émanation de la vertu ; elle est moins un principe particulier qu'une conséquence du principe de la démocratie appliqué aux plus pressants besoins de la patrie.
On a dit que la terreur était le ressort du gouvernement despotique. Le vôtre ressemble-t-il donc au despotisme ? Oui, comme le glaive qui brille dans les mains des héros de la liberté ressemble à celui dont les satellites de la tyrannie sont armés. Que le despote gouverne par la terreur ses sujets abrutis, il a raison comme despote : domptez par la terreur les ennemis de la liberté, et vous aurez raison comme fondateurs de la république. Le gouvernement de la révolution est le despotisme de la liberté contre la tyrannie.
"It has been said that terror is the principle of despotic government" refers to the following from L'Esprit des lois (The Spirit of Laws – 1748), by the French political philosopher Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755):
Of the Severity of Punishments in different Governments.
The severity of punishments is fitter for the despotic government, whose principle is terror, than for the monarchy or the republic, whose spring is honour and virtue.
De la sévérité des peines dans les divers gouvernements.
La sévérité des peines convient mieux au gouvernement despotique, dont le principe est la terreur, qu'à la monarchie et à la république, qui ont pour ressort l'honneur et la vertu.
The first known user of the word terroriste was the political journalist and agitator 'Gracchus' Babeuf (François-Noël Babeuf – 1760-97) in Journal de la Liberté de la Presse of 11th September 1794 (25 fructidor, l'an 2ème de la République):
L'Orateur du Peuple, l'Ami des Citoyens, periodicals constantly appreciated by the patriots of the good old days, that is to say, of the years one, two, three and four of liberty*, but which cannot be guaranteed to appeal to the terrorist patriots (the French always love variety, this expression will soon come into fashion) which cannot be guaranteed, say I, to appeal to the terrorist patriots of the year two of the republic*; these two newspapers are back in print next to mine.
L'Orateur du Peuple, l'Ami des Citoyens, ouvrages périodiques constamment goûtés par les patriotes du bon vieux tems [sic], c'est-à-dire, des ans premier, deux, trois et quatre de la liberté, mais qu'on ne répond pas qui plairont aujourd'hui aux patriotes terroristes (les Français aiment toujours la variété, cette expression va venir à la mode) qu'on ne répond pas, dis-je, qui plairont aux patriotes terroristes de l'an deux de la république ; ces deux journaux reparoissent [sic] à côté du mien.
The earliest instance of the English word terrorist that I have found is from The Dublin Evening Post (Dublin, Ireland) of 15th November 1794:
21 VENDEMIAIRE—OCT. 12.
Twenty sections of Paris appeared in a mass at the bar, for the purpose of disavowing the petitions presented in their name by a few intriguing men, who met at midnight, and who pretended be the organs of the wishes of the sections.— They declared that their wish was that the anarchists and continuators of the system of Robespierre should be destroyed. Their sentiments, they said, were similar to these contained in the Address to the National Convention.
The Section of Lepelletier, formerly the firmest support of the Jacobin Society, declared eternal war against the terrorists and intriguers. They expressed their aversion to those men of blood, and to the impure horde of self-interested men.
* The "era" of liberty started in 1789, when the Revolution began; but the republican calendar started on 22nd September 1792, when the Republic was proclaimed.
Robespierre, after guillotining France, its government and its inhabitants, guillotines Sanson [= the executioner].
Robespierre, après avoir guillotiné la France, son gouvernement et ses habitants, guillotine Sanson.
18th-century caricature, from La Guillotine en 1793 (1908), by Hector Fleischmann – image: Wikimedia Commons
Werewolves were originally in the service of Satan.
'to go to Peg Trantum's' (to go to one's death)

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Mission – Values – Vision
Causes & Solutions
Twenty Million Dollar Secret in a Song
Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications
A young child once asked Mr. Rogers, "What do you do with the mad that you feel?"
Fred Rogers' response to that child – really to all children, of all ages – became a short song. That song gently validates the child's emotion of anger, gives guidance on how to vent that anger safely, gives confidence that the child has power to control the sometimes frightening and overwhelming emotions that make up the inner world, and gives a vision of the man or woman the child may become possessing this validation, control, and power.
That song went to Washington D.C.
There, the young Mr. Rogers spoke it as a poem for reputed "tough guy" Senator John O. Pastore during a Senate Subcommittee hearing where funding cuts for PBS hung in the balance. Senator Pastore's response?
"I think it's wonderful. I think it's wonderful. Looks like you just earned the $20 million."
We think it's wonderful too. It contains the secret formula for violence prevention – in the individual, in the home, and in "the neighborhood." By showing "a way out" of violence – one of the root causes of intergenerational incarceration – the song/poem also shows "a way out" of intergenerational incarceration.
Watch the video in the Resources section of our website.
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Whether it's a rash, a tummy ache or a minor accident, kids don't always get sick during doctors' office hours.
Whether it's a rash, a tummy ache or a minor accident, kids don't always get sick during doctors' office hours. That's why Seattle Children's Hospital has Urgent Care clinics in Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way and Seattle. Each location offers same-day appointments and limited walk-in appointments on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wait times and out-of-pocket costs for urgent care are typically less than an emerg ency room visit.
Website: http://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics-programs/urgent-care-clinic/
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Despite of a deep crises, the social elites enjoy life in the luxury and glory. The photographs were taken during the Moscow Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week 2016.


KANSAS CITY, Mo — Kansas City's skyline could change if plans for a new office tower are approved.
On Wednesday, the city's finance committee approved the first office building since the early 1990s.
The proposed 250,000 sq.ft. project called "Strata" would be at 13th and Main, right across from the H&R Block tower.
Developers with Copaken Brooks said this fits a crucial need for the city.
"There's a demand and we're missing out on that demand because of the availability of space," said Jon Copaken.
One of those examples happened this past summer when Starbucks was looking for office space in downtown Kansas City and the city didn't have a lot of options.
"We did run into an issue on that particular recruitment, they ended up going where they had a number of different options to pursue, whereas we really only had one option to present," said Bob Langenkamp, President, of the Kansas City Economic Development Corporation.
The office space vacancy rate is at 8.8 percent, the lowest in many years which is a problem for companies looking to add jobs immediately downtown.
"We frequently run into situation where there's a lack of options for Class A office space so this development proposal would bring a significant addition to the downtown office inventory," said Langenkamp.
It was revealed at Wednesday's city council's finance committee that this office tower could house over a thousand jobs with a $60,000 a year annual salary, even though no tenants have been announced.
"We've purposely reduced the amount of parking to be built, we think it's adequate for getting the project leased but spending our money on parking that's not necessary is not good for anybody city, or developer and so we're trying to push those levels as low as humanly possible," said Copaken.
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Q: How to allow desktop to be used in Kubuntu 15.04 Hi guys I recently installed Kubuntu 15.04 and I cant for the life of me figure out to to unlock the desktop so that I can drag and drop files there. Its an important part of my workflow and I would hate to loose this functionality. I have read a few posts saying that right clicking on the desktop and going to Desktop Settings -> Activities will enable this but I don't have "activities" as an option. Do I need to install a package? Any advice would be great!
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A nice trait is that almost all products are customizable to fit the customer's needs.
A feature that sets EuroCave apart is the innovative air circulation system that ensures a continuous flow from top to bottom, creating a balanced environment for the bottles.
The air flow control also boasts a natural air ventilation system fitted with charcoal filters. This ventilation system is designed to control humidity not by creating it but by preserving it inside the cabinet. As a result, the refrigerator unit can be used indefinitely without developing a bad smell or mold.
A small drawback is that you'll have to replace the filters at least once a year. However, the process is simple and the filters are not expensive.
An important difference between EuroCave and the other wine coolers is the thickness and structure of the walls.
EuroCave is famous for its 5cm (2 inches) thick walls on most models that are the equivalent of a 9-foot thick concrete cellar wall. Superior models boast even thicker walls that improve the interior environment. This allows the appliance to maintain a steady temperature and constant humidity while minimizing the compressor triggering.
What this means is a lower energy consumption and higher efficiency in preserving your wine.
An element all wine coolers lack is a heating element. At a first glance, this component is useless. But if you're focusing on wine preservation rather than beverage cooling, you'll understand why a heating element is important.
All wine has to be stored at a constant temperature, which in a cellar stands in the 55°F range. Storage temperature is different than serving temperature that differs from wine to wine, and the purpose of EuroCave is to store not chill your bottles.
The heating element, therefore, ensures the temperature is constant by preventing it from dropping too low under the minimum threshold, which usually is 50°F.
Another great feature of EuroCave is the temperature range. Most models have single temperature zones with a range between 48°F and 59°F. Again, this may seem less versatile but considering the appliance is built to preserve and store wine, the temperature range is more than generous.
We live in a technological world and love apps. And EuroCave cellars come with one. The app doesn't connect to your cellar, but it gives you to the possibility to organize a virtual cellar with your favorite wines, benefit from advice about your wine collection, schedule a tasting calendar, share information with friends, and more.
The app is intuitive and fun to use. This wine learning tool can teach you how to best preserve your bottles and more.
These are only a few of the benefits of EuroCave. Since these wine coolers are designed to preserve wine, we've selected two of the most popular models with a capacity above 150 bottles. If none of these appliances convinces you, have a look at the three alternatives proposed.
Also, don't forget to consult our more detailed wine coolers article if you're looking for a different solution.
These are the EuroCave refrigerators that we recommend over all others.
See what we think about them and why.
With a capacity of up to 200 wine bottles, the Artevino II by EuroCave is an outstanding appliance designed to reproduce the conditions of a natural cellar.
Thanks to the advanced technology used, the Artevino II is the ideal appliance for an enthusiast winemaker who has limited space to preserve the bottles.
This wine cabinet boasts updated temperature controls and a single temperature zone environment that preserves whites and allow reds to mature in optimal conditions.
The cabinet comes with 7 solid beech universal shelves that can accommodate various styles of bottles, including Champagne, Bordeaux, and Burgundy bottles.
The maximum capacity of the cooler will, therefore, depend on the shelf configuration and size of the bottles. The overall dimensions of the cabinet are 27x72x27.25 inches and the unit has a freestanding design.
Another thing we like is the security lock that allows you to keep the wine collection safe. The shelf configuration is flexible and allows to position the bottles for storage, sliding or presentation. This makes the unit ideal for a wine business, although this appliance integrates with success into a kitchen.
Air circulation control: the unit automatically heats or cools the air to maintain an ideal temperature and humidity.
Electromechanical regulation: the temperature settings are easy to regulate from an intuitive digital display and the unit is cooled by a compressor system.
Warranty: the product comes with a 5-year warranty for the compressor and 2-year warranty for parts and labor.
Low vibrations: despite being an electromechanical unit, the motor produces low vibrations that won't disturb bottle sediment.
The actual capacity in most configurations is around 140 bottles. You can only use full capacity by removing some shelves and stacking up bottles.
Love the Artevino's features but need a bigger capacity? The Artevino Double could be the solution.
This exceptional wine cooler has a capacity of about 400 bottles, depending on shelf configuration and size of the bottles.
While the stated capacity is hard to achieve in most situation, the unit can still store up to 380 bottles effortlessly, regardless of the bottle's shape and size.
The shelves can be arranged to store or display your collection, and they can even slide out for easier access to wine.
Like the Artevino II, the double unit has a single temperature zone with a temperature range between 48°F and 59°F. Cooled by an electromechanical motor, the cabinet is quiet and virtually vibration-free. This means more peace of mind and no impact on the sediment.
The advanced air circulation system also keeps the humidity inside the enclosed environment, reproducing the conditions of a natural cellar. Thanks to an exceptional electromechanical element, the unit can be placed even in poorly ventilated environments such as a basement or garage.
Unique elements: this wine cooler boasts unique elements that help eliminate vibration and noise. The unit is very quiet.
Capacity: EuroCave Double has a stated capacity of 400 bottles; in reality, the unit can effortlessly accommodate up to 380 bottles. Full capacity can be reached if the bottles are stacked.
Configuration: whether you want to install the unit in your home or in your business, you'll be able to arrange the shelves to preserve or display your bottles.
Lockable: keeping your valuable bottles away from unauthorized access is easy; the wine cabinet comes with a secure locking system.
The unit is very expensive. Yet, the quality pays off.
If the EuroCave price tags put you off then here are some awesome alternatives!
If the price or capacity of our selected EuroCave wine coolers set you off, Ivation 18-Bottle is a great alternative to consider.
This unit is perfect for the wine lovers who have just started their wine collection and boasts thermoelectric technology that is whisper-quiet and vibration-free.
Ivation wine cooler is designed to keep all wine at a constant temperature, ideally in the range of 55°F. The unit presents itself as a freestanding wine cooler that tends to reproduce wine cellar conditions. Compared to the EuroCave cabinets, Ivation has a poorer humidity control though.
However, the manufacturer insulated this unit with solid polyurethane heavy foam and tempered smoked doors that maintain humidity inside the cooler. This still prevents the cork from drying out keeping the wine in good conditions.
Like EuroCave, Ivation has a single temperature zone with temperatures that range between 54°F and 64°F. Similar to most thermoelectric units, this wine cooler has difficulties in maintaining a constant temperature and the cooling power is influenced by the environmental temperature.
Capacity: this wine cooler is ideal for those who have just started their wine collection. The 18-bottle capacity is ideal for most households.
Design: this unit boasts a sleek design with an exterior digital control panel and LCD display. The black finish with smoked tempered glass door enhances the beauty of this wine cooler.
Whisper-quiet: the thermoelectric technology is very quiet and the unit produces no vibrations. This ensures the wine sediment is undisturbed.
Satisfaction guarantee: the product comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee which enables you to ask for a refund or replacement should you be unhappy with the purchase.
Stated capacity refers to using standard Bordeaux bottles. Capacity is quite limiting if you want to store larger bottles.
Allavino FlexCount 172 is all about versatility. The unit has a 172-bottle capacity, it comes with 14 total shelves, and the maximum capacity is only affected by larger bottles such as Champagne or Pinot.
This storage unit is ideal for all wine lovers who look for a more budget-friendly alternative to EuroCave Artevino II.
This electromechanical refrigerator boasts a dual-zone temperature control with an upper zone set between 40°F and 55°F and a lower zone with a temperature range between 55°F and 65°F.
This versatile solution allows you to preserve all wines at 55°F or bring reds and whites to serving temperature as needed.
The only limitation to this is that you can't actually set both zones at the same temperature. The lower zone has to be set at least 4 degrees higher than the upper zone, which is quite limiting. However, you could reach a compromise by storing whites and 53°F and whites at 57°F.
Apart from this, the unit presents itself as a sleek wine cabinet with a stylish all-black interior enhanced by innovative features such as a cool blue LED lighting and built-in versatility.
Innovative shelf design: FlexCount shelves are thin enough to maximize storage space but strong enough to support bulk storage. 12 shelves have a capacity of 11 bottles each, while 2 shelves can hold 20 bottles each.
Sophisticated details: the all-black interior enhances the design of the unit while the cool blue LED light creates a focal point on your wines.
Choice: if the interior is all black, you can choose between a black or stainless trim on the door. Just match the style with the design of your interior.
Built-in versatility: with no compressor to keep cool, this thermoelectric unit can be installed as freestanding or built-in.
The environmental temperature influences the cooling capability of this unit.
A budget-savvy alternative to the EuroCave's Artevino Double is Edgestar 332-bottle built-in wine cellar.
Similar to EuroCave's Double, this unit boasts a side-by-side design. An important difference and a big plus for the Edgestar unit is the freestanding and built-in capability.
Another interesting thing is that the double unit consists of two single units hinged together. This helps you arrange them in any kitchen configuration you like. You can use each unit separately or reverse the door on one unit to create an attractive French style.
Each unit measures 69.5x23.44x26.75 inches, and the product is ideal for both amateur and professional collections.
Like EuroCave, Edgestar uses electromechanical technology but here, EuroCave wins. Edgestar has a single zone temperature control with a temperature range between 40°F and 65°F, but the unit is quite noisy and vibrations could disturb bottle sediment. All in all, however, this is an exceptional unit to consider if you don't want to break the bank.
Versatility: ideal for amateur and professional wine collectors, this unit boasts built-in and free-standing capabilities.
Auto defrost: the unit has a great management of the temperature and boasts an auto defrost function.
Carbon filter: similar to EuroCave, this unit maintains a certain humidity inside the cabinet thanks to an excellent air circulation. The cooler comes with a replaceable carbon filter.
Contemporary design: the unit has a sleek contemporary design with classic wood-style shelves and an attractive stainless steel trim.
Shelf configuration: this wine cooler comes with slide-out wood-trimmed wire shelves that can be removed if necessary.
Considering the suitability for both residential and commercial settings, our favorite EuroCave wine cooler is the Artevino II.
This outstanding appliance reproduces the conditions of a natural cellar and provides plenty of space in which to start and grow a collection.
A display style allows you to showcase the bottles. Other shelf configurations include sliding and horizontal preserving.
The unit has a capacity of up to 200 wine bottles, although full capacity can only be reached with standard bottles that are stacked up. Drawbacks apart, the unit is cooled by an electromechanical motor; the single temperature zone allows you to preserve both reds and whites.
Maintaining a constant temperature between 48°F and 65°F, this unit also boasts an exceptional humidity control by keeping moisture trapped inside rather than producing it. This eliminates awkward odors, keeping the wines in the best conditions.
Then, we like the extended warranty that covers the labor and part for 2 years and the compressor for 5 years. The cooler is also whisper-quiet and the low level of vibration doesn't disturb wine sediment.
Yes, this EuroCave wine cooler is expensive. But in the end, quality pays off!


Pain relief for arthritis is possible through medication.
But nothing will completely solve the problem because we can't repair or replace damaged cartilage. Yet.
That doesn't mean, though, that you have to live with excessive pain–a reality I hope you'll see as I detail some of the different pain medication options available to people with osteoarthritis.
For those unfamiliar with osteoarthritis, it describes the damaging of joint cartilage, which impairs the normal, smooth gliding of joint surfaces. That impairment results in pain and stiffness.
As I mentioned before, we currently do not have any medications or supplements that can repair or replace damaged cartilage, so weight loss and exercise are typically the cornerstones of pain management, and that's good. If your physician says you are healthy enough to exercise, you should. It will dramatically help you in dealing with osteoarthritis.
But we all know that people deal with pain even if they do exercise, which is why I'm detailing several medications that can reduce the pain associated with osteoarthritis.
And why do we care about that (rhetorical question)? Because decreasing pain improves your quality of life, your function, and your activity level.
Management of arthritis pain may involve the use of more than one medication. Initially, the mildest agents should be tried. If needed, your physician will modify your treatment using more potent medications.
This is an excellent starting point due to a very low risk of side effects.
Proper dosing is the key–too low a dose may be ineffective for joint pain, which is a waste of time and would certainly cause frustration on your part!
The suggested dosage for adults is 1000 mg, up to 3 times a day as needed. There is a risk of liver damage when acetaminophen is taken in excessive doses of over 3250 mg per day. Unlike the NSAID's, ulcers and kidney problems are not seen commonly, which is certainly beneficial.
I would point out that while acetaminophen is not always potent enough for arthritis pain, it is worth trying- either on its own, or in combination with other medications as an initial assessment of your pain management needs.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications reduce both pain and inflammation in joints. The original NSAID was aspirin, but since then many NSAIDs have been developed that are better tolerated than aspirin. Most NSAIDs are available only with a prescription, but ibuprofen and naproxen are also available without a prescription (Advil, Aleve and their generics).
NSAIDs do have negative side effects, though. The most common of these is irritation of the intestinal tract, occasionally leading to ulcers or bleeding. Fortunately, intestinal irritation can often be treated or prevented with the use of acid blocking medications (proton pump inhibitors, including Prilosec and others).
Other risks include loss of kidney function and high blood pressure–especially in people who already have high blood pressure or kidney disease.
Some NSAIDs appear to increase the risk of cardiac problems, but experts do not agree on which agents increase cardiac risk and to what degree. Two NSAIDs–Vioxx and Bextra–have been taken off the market due to studies showing increased cardiac events.
Gels, lotions, and creams applied directly to the painful area can reduce pain, and side effects are uncommon. Some products, however, may cause skin irritation, so be prepared to change products and to consult with your physician if you do experience issues.
These ingredients work as "counter irritants" that distract your nervous system from pain signals generated in the joints. In addition, regular use of Capsaicin has been shown to lower levels of substance P in nerves, which reduces intensity of pain signals.
Topical NSAIDs may provide pain relief without the risks of oral NSAIDs. The NSAID diclofenac is available as a prescription in either topical gel (Voltaren Gel®), lotion (Pennsaid Lotion®), or patch (Flector Patch®). Other NSAIDs are available topically only as custom-made preparations from compounding pharmacists.
Topical lidocaine patches (Lidoderm Patch®) are now approved for use in pain caused by shingles, but occasionally are used for back pain and other types of arthritis pain. Unfortunately, cost can be an obstacle because this agent is not approved for arthritis, which means prescription drug coverage often will not cover its use for arthritis patients.
A variety of other medications are used topically, with the recent availability of custom-made Lipoderm Cream from a compounding pharmacist. Lipoderm can incorporate one or several different medications- NSAIDs, nerve blocking agents, muscle relaxers, and other ingredients are often combined to address multiple potential causes of pain.
In part 2, I'll look at some of the more potent pain medications available. If you have questions, please ask in the comments, or call 815-398-9491.


Back in March, the internet was buzzing with excitement as Twitter user @OsitaLV began to release images and sketches of an unreleased aircraft he called the Phantom 5. It had a darker color schema than current models and the presence of interchangeable lenses certainly indicated something new and improved. The report was widely circulated and brought joy to countless drone enthusiasts who were excited by the possibility of interchangeable lenses without the high cost associated with the current Inspire/X5R/X7 setup necessary to do so.
However, not everyone was buying it, with well known sites like WeTalkUAV openly stating that the Phantom 5 was not coming soon. Still, the hype (and hope) train had left the station, and soon everyone was talking about how DJI would soon release the new aircraft. Early this month, DJI quietly announced it's updated Phantom 4 Pro V2, confusing some and dashing all hopes that the P5 would be forthcoming.
But What About The Tweets?
People took to the internet asking, "What about those pictures, no way they were 'shopped!" Truly, the existence of the pictures of the Phantom with interchangeable lenses was a mystery, until now.
According to DPReview, DJI has confirmed that those photos were simply a custom Phantom 4 that had been designed by DJI for an enterprise client.
"The Phantom 4 drone with interchangeable lenses sighted in some online publications is not a DJI product for public sale. To clarify, this was a modified Phantom 4 Pro drone designed for an enterprise client to serve specific application needs."
The identity of the 'enterprise client' was not disclosed, as it would have likely resulted in 10,000 angry drone enthusiasts knocking down their door for a chance to fly this unique aircraft.
So...When Will We See the Phantom 5?
It should be noted that DJI never said it wasn't releasing an interchangeable lens Phantom this year, just that it wasn't in those pictures. While DJI may not want to cannibalize the sales of their Inspire series, it's quite possible technology very similar to what was seen could make it into the next-gen Phantom.
All that being said, for those impatient souls who can't hold out for November, it should be noted that the new P4P V2 is a powerhouse of an aircraft and worth a look. You can see our initial thoughts here.


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It is often argued that higher-level special-science properties cannot be causally efficacious since the lower-level physical properties on which they supervene are doing all the causal work. This claim is usually derived from an exclusion principle stating that if a higherlevel property F supervenes on a physical property F* that is causally sufficient for a property G, then F cannot cause G. We employ an account of causation as differencemaking to show that the truth or falsity of this principle is a contingent matter and derive necessary and sufficient conditions under which a version of it holds. We argue that one important instance of the principle, far from undermining non-reductive physicalism, actually supports the causal autonomy of certain higher-level properties.


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LAPD Mourns death of Deputy Chief
PUBLISHED: March 1, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 29, 2017 at 12:49 p.m.
The Los Angeles Police Department is mourning the loss of veteran Deputy Chief Kenneth O. Garner who died early this morning at his home.
He was 53.
Garner served the Los Angeles Police Department for more than 30 years, in various high ranking positions, including his most recent post as commanding officer of the LAPD's South Bureau, a position he earned nearly a year ago to the day.
"Deputy Chief Garner began his career with the Department over three decades ago and served the community with both distinction and honor," LAPD Chief William Bratton said in a statement. "All of us mourn his passing but take comfort in the knowledge that he lived his life well and helped countless others along the way."
Garner was appointed to the Los Angeles Police Department on June 6, 1977 and from there was assigned to various positions, earning promotions along the way including as commanding Officer of Foothill Area.
On July 1, 2007, a month after he celebrated his 30 years with LAPD, Garner was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. He was assigned as the Commanding Officer of Operations-West Bureau where he oversaw all the police operations in the following Areas: Hollywood, Wilshire, West Los Angeles, Pacific and West Traffic Division.
On March 2, 2008, he assumed command of Operations-South Bureau, within the community where he grew up and spent most of his early years in life, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The Los Angeles Police Protective League released a statement, praising Garner for his service and devotion to the community.
"Los Angeles has suffered a great loss with the death of Deputy Chief Garner," said league president Paul M. Weber. "Chief Garner's profound allegiance to the LAPD and the community warrants the appreciation and gratitude of all Angelenos. He was respected for his deep commitment to the rule of law and his profound devotion to duty. Chief Garner was devoted to protecting our community and Los Angeles is a better place for his service. The men and women of the LAPD join the community in offering our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Garner family as they endure this painful loss."
An LAPD spokeswoman said the cause of death has not officially been released.
Garner was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is survived by his daughter, his mother and father and a large family. Funeral arrangements are pending.


"Following last year's success, Driving Digital 2017 aims to provide you with a number of useful insights into the world of digital marketing and automotive retailing. Keynote speakers will take you on a journey through the digital landscape of used cars and leave you with a series of innovative and practical ideas", said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the imminent event.
Driving Digital 2017 will be taking place tomorrow, Thursday 9 February, from 9.30am at Villa Park, Birmingham. It promises to be fast paced, engaging and informative.
Nick King, Scott Sinclair and Nathan Coe will provide an insight into the digital car buying process and how users engage online and on mobile devices. Eddie Hawthorne will follow, sharing the secrets of success in modern retailing at Britain's largest privately held car dealer group. Finally, Mark Squires and Neil Addley will analyse the role of the NFDA including its current lobbying activities with the Government, and describe how franchised dealers can ensure consumer loyalty both in sales and service.
Neil Addley, Trusted Dealers Managing Director, said, "I have had the privilege of seeing a sneak preview of all the presentations and can guarantee our delegates are in for a thought provoking and inspiring day".


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Well hello there and welcome to the forum.
There are a lot of useful topics here, so do explore.
Don't forget to check the Rules of this forum to avoid any mistakes.
Do not hesitate to ask a question.
Please, don't send people to read things without give them some proper tutoring. Not that your post isn't useful, but newbies would thank some personalized help.
Have you any doubts about the game? We can solve them.
It's gonna be hard to give personalized help if i don't know the question. The OP did not ask for help, he merely introduced himself to the forum.
That doesn't mean i should not offer any info at all. As i don't know where or what to send him i give him just general direction to where he can find info about any subject. And when it comes to the forum rules, it's better to prevent then to fix a mistake.
Well, that a newbie needs help goes without saying. The question is Which.
Agree with the forum rules, and maybe I'm being too picky, but I think no newbie are going to arrive in this game knowing all and he'd expect people ready to help him, not a 300 page wiki guide about eRepublik that nobody going to read it.
I hardly call the main page of the wiki a big obstacle that would discourage a new player from looking at it.
The first thing you see on the main page of the wiki is info on the basics of the game(or at least link to the appropriate information.
This is what they will see... exactly the kind of stuff a new player needs to get started. They are not to be expected to see or find all 300 pages of which most are profile pages, MU pages and party pages and those are not the kind of things they need to know during their first days in the game.
Those basics are far more important for a new player then the ability to jump in like they where a pro for ages.
What i give them is the links/directions to the information, it is up to them to decide what to do with it.
Hi Tommot, I'm new here.
Could you please elaborate on that picture, maybe point on key aspects of it?


Experience the bigger picture and see and appreciate the diverse biosphere surrounding Mount Tamalpais. The Muir Woods National Monument is a world renowned gem tucked down along the Redwood Creek.
This part of California can be poison oak country. Be sure to know what to look for. Poison Oak can be quite irritating to those who are allergic.
Amble among the giants of old and experience the cool air associated with a redwood stand. The first portion of this journey takes visitors along the Redwood Creek Trail. This stretch will have you constantly stepping back to try to crane your head upward in an effort take in the views of the beautiful Redwoods that line the path. Fortunately for you, the trail and boardwalk below your feet are wide and flat enough that you can do this without worrying about tripping.
Once you get on to the Fern Creek Trail you'll leave the most heavily traveled area. This gradual rise follows the Fern Creek and, as its name suggests, is full of beautiful ferns. You'll notice how the trees, shrubs and landscape change quickly as you leave the valley floor. Once you reach the Lost Trail take a little break, as a serious climb is about to begin.
There will be numerous places where the slope is steep, but do your best to stop and look down from time to time. The redwoods will disappear and above, the landscape will start to clear. Chaparral, meadows and mountain tops will appear. Once you get to the Canopy View Trail go left until you join up with the Panoramic Trail. Here you'll parallel the Panoramic Highway heading south.
Soon you'll come to the Redwood Trail, take the right. As you continue on into the woods you'll arrive at the Tourist Club. This is a private hiking club and they host special events during the year that are open to the public. Be sure to look into this ahead of time, as the programming is informative and enjoyable. Passing through the Tourist Club property you'll come out to the Sun Trail.
Th along the ridge line follows the contours of Mt. Tamalpais and eventually you'll cross the street that leads down to the Muir Woods National Monument. Look for the Dipsea Trail and head right. This will take you back into the overflow parking lot of the parking area where you began your journey. As a fun aside, the Dipsea Trail is the namesake of the world famous Dipsea Run, the oldest annually held running event in the United States.
Muir Woods National Monument is the only old growth redwood forest located in close proximity to such a large urban area in the world, and is named after famous naturalist, explorer, and Sierra Club founder, John Muir.
Heading around the bend on the Redwood Trail.


Things are getting out of order on this blog. Oh well.
So, a few weeks ago (when Alex was still in town, and I was doing the Red Wings project), Meteor, Nikunj, Kriggers, and I decided to go to Suzhou in the middle of the week. Looking back, I will miss the spontaneity of such trips. The conversation two days previous to the trip had gone: "Hey wanna go to Suzhou?" "Hell yes." "Ok go with Kriggers on Wednesday."
Suzhou is a fairly pretty city. Its air is certainly cleaner, and it is fairly natural. However, for some reason, people in the city use their car horns far more than they do in Ningbo, Shanghai, or Nanjing, which was really getting on my nerves. It made for a somewhat stressful atmosphere at times. Despite everything, though, when we arrived at the hostel, I fell in love with the place. It was built into a collection of old China-style buildings, with gorgeous Chinese-style decorations. It was clearly student run, with a fantastic open-air lounge with a glass roof. Vines and bamboo abound, and some of the seats were swings hanging from the ceiling. They had an extensive DVD collection and a more enclosed room filled with books, that had two little hovels with flat screens and a DVD player each. The rooms themselves were, while small, very clean, and we were provided with clean sheets each night. There was also a guitar with a broken e-string, and a dog.
Nikunj had left us at this point to go be with his UK friend, so Kriggers, Meteor and I decided to hit the town. We wandered around exploring, buying random food along the way ("Oh look, a bakery!" had become a sort of catchphrase) until we stumbled upon a market. It was then, when I decided to check on my account, that I discovered I had 400RMB left, or about 60US. This soured my mood considerably, as it meant I had, in 1.5 months, spent about 400US. I remain determined to not spoil my trip by being in a foul mood, so I cheered up as best as I could and enjoyed the night. We wandered around an enormous market, in which I discovered the latest trend in Chinese store-front advertising: clapping loudly. The entire market street was lined with girls standing in front of shops, clapping. It was surreal. I also saw a great example of a strange phenomenon I've been noticing in China: the prevalence of perfect competition. "Terrible for the business owners," I said to Meteor when I noticed an entire line of souvenir shops selling wigs. "True, but great for the consumer!" she replied. Here, an entire row of, say, Light stores will spring up right next to eachother. On the one hand, this means you know exactly where to go if you want to buy a light, on the other, those stores must all share the profit for lights in the area. If a light shop had opened up elsewhere, then each store would make far more profit in each of their respective areas.
When we had first arrived, all of AIESEC was freaking out about a talent show on the upcoming Friday. This talent show had become infamous between me and Alex, as we became more and more misinformed about just what we were supposed to be doing. The weeks leading up to it, our responsibilities for the talent show had changed from participation to being the organizers. Yet, we didn't even know how long the thing was, and whether or not it was just AIESEC EP's participating. Right before the trip to Suzhou, I managed to figure out from Kyle that all of us foreigners had to fit all of our shows into one 5 minute segment. So, all our planned events (Alex's dance, Adam and Madaleine's poetry, my song and guitar playing) were somehow supposed to be condensed into 5 minutes. I got fed up and decided to chunk deuce and head to Suzhou on Wednesday, "promising" Kyle I'd be back by Friday to, I dunno, do something on stage. That night, I got a call from Chendra informing me that the manager of the community didn't need me that Friday, and I could enjoy Suzhou all weekend if it so pleased me. So, I decided to go ahead and do just that. The company was pretty nice, after all.
Kriggers, Meteor, and I had all managed to get a room in the hostel together, which meant we got to wake up and enjoy the morning together, stretching stiff joints from the typically hard Chinese-style beds (Meteor, of course, was as sprightly as ever). It was good to have a somewhat slower morning after being rushed around back in Ningbo so much. We lounged over to a restaurant to get breakfast and then headed to Tiger Hill.
Tiger hill is a smallish mountain, on the top of which is a fantastic and old pagoda. There's lots of beautiful scenes all around. The Chinese have an idea of scenery as paintings, so, there are places all over Tiger Mountain where there's a recommended direction to look, and you'll see a scene that looks like a beautiful painting. Trees, architecture, and windows are all used to frame the "paintings." There's also a lot of historically morbid locations, like the "thousand man rock," where apparently 1,000 soldiers were poisoned or something. There was also the "thousand sword well," where a thousand different soldiers threw their weapons at the end of a war. Many things in China are labeled as "thousand ______."
So, we wandered around, enjoying the various scenery, until about 3. At that point, Nikunj called and asked what we wanted to do at night. He said he was going to go to some clubs. I was attracted to the idea, but had jokingly suggested to Meteor that we should hide somewhere so we can have Tiger Hill to ourselves all night. It seemed like a romantic idea, and so I was partially serious, but it was still shocking to hear her readily agree to it. "I want to see how it looks in the moonlight," she said, "like it's supposed to be." We hung around for quite a bit longer. When I asked her if she was sure, or if she would rather go out on the town with Nikunj, she said "We can go out in any city. This is unique." I realized that it would indeed be unique to hang around a many hundreds of year old monastery hours after closing time. My only concern was getting out undetected.
It turned out to be both fantastic and terrifying. We had to wait quite a while for the sun to go down, and so sat on the side of a river and talked for nearly three hours. Finally, the sun began to set, and so we snuck back into the monastery itself. It was pretty exhilarating, even though I'm pretty sure we were alone on that mountain. After wandering around, I started to get a bit freaked out. My imagination is a little overactive, and so, while I saw nothing strange, I knew all it would take is one strange thing to throw us both into utter terror. It was somewhat surreal to be aware that I was so close to feeling only the hopeless terror I feel in nightmares. All it would take is a shadowy figure stepping out of the darkness, or an ear-piercing scream, or a rock falling down a wall.
We tried to find a way out that wasn't the main entrance, but the whole mountain is surrounded by a river,and so we had to try to creep out the huge main entrance unseen. Getting there was fine, but we were blocked by an enormous gate. As we stood there, a woman on the other side started yelling at us. I told Meteor to pretend to not speak Chinese, since I have discovered that foreigners can pretty much get away with anything. So, some guy opened a pretty hidden door and led us out, berating us in Chinese. We still got out scotch-free.
It was a very cool night, and China is very active in the last hours before midnight, so we decided to just walk all the way back to our hostel. It was very relaxing, and gave me time to reflect on all the things I had seen and done here. Still, looking back at my journal (I'm writing this several weeks after the trip to Suzhou), I know I have changed between then and now. It will be interesting to see how I see things when I get back to the States with such a changed perception.
It was sad to leave this guy behind. The next day, we packed up our stuff and headed out to what is apparently one of the four most beautiful gardens in China. Honestly, it was my least favorite garden, however, it was still absolutely enjoyable. It was a lot more planned than the other ones, with a clear focus on herding tourists around to look at all the nice things. The other gardens had still retained their original purpose: slow enjoyment. I still had a good time, especially when we got to see some of the silk art that Suzhou is famous for.
Here's a link to the flickr set.


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Nottingham North and East CCG are among the first set of GP-led Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), which NHS England have approved to take on responsibility for commissioning the majority of GP services from April this year.
64 CCGs across the country* have been approved to take on greater 'delegated' commissioning responsibility for GP services with the possibility that others may follow. This follows plans set out by NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens, early last year, to give patients, communities and clinicians more scope in deciding how local services are developed.
Taking on 'delegated' responsibility from NHS England means CCGs will commission general medical services.
Delegated responsibility is one of three models offered to CCGs along with joint commissioning with NHS England and greater involvement in commissioning. Decisions on which CCGs will be approved for joint commissioning will be made in the coming weeks.
For CCGs that haven't been approved at this stage, NHS England will continue to provide support to help them achieve the commissioning model that works best for them.
The latest move follows the plan set out in the Next steps towards primary care co-commissioning document developed by the joint CCG and NHS England primary care co-commissioning programme oversight group in partnership with NHS Clinical Commissioners, and is another step towards delivering the wider strategic agenda set out in the Five Year Forward View.