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March 30, 2020 by theactivespectator
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From acclaimed director of 2015's, 'The VVitch,' Robert Eggers once again delivers a true haunting piece of art with his 2019 release, 'The Lighthouse'. Shrouded in mysticism, the film recognises elements of traditional mythology, as well as forging a path ahead into a new interpretation of morality and connection. On an unknown island in an unspecified time period, two lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) must maintain their place of inhabitance and ensure that the light keeps burning. Whilst Dafoe's character resides on the island permanently, Pattinson has been employed for a four week period, but events quickly spiral out of control which may prevent him from leaving so easily.
From early in the narrative, Dafoe warns Pattinson of the danger that comes from harming a sea-bird, warning that "they hide the souls of lost sailors." No matter what comes to fruition from such a warning, it seems clear that the writers – Eggers brothers Robert and Max – are making reference to the 'Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner,' a 19th century poem by acclaimed Romantic Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The stanzas warn of a sea captain who kills an albatross after it helps himself and his crew find safe passage away from an ice jam, resulting in an encounter with a personified idea of Death, which ultimately leads the loss of the entire crew – save for the captain. When first killed, the poet describes how it "'Twas right, said they, such birds to slay, That bring the fog and mist," Within 'The Lighthouse,' the keepers also experience a change of wind after similar events, with Dafoe's character exclaiming, "It's the calm before the storm, Winslow. She were a gentle westerly wind you're cursing." The parallels between both narratives show signs of clear influence, but the Eggers brothers take on their own interpretation of how such events may play out when developing the narrative of 'The Lighthouse.'
For stealing fire from the gods and providing it as a gift to humanity in Greek Mythology, Prometheus was sentenced to an eternity bound to a rock, as an eagle –the emblem of Zeus – plucked at his liver. Once again, the narrative of the 'The Lighthouse,' returns to ideas of traditional mythology and draws clear cinematic influence from such an idea of punishment, which are in some cases replicated by a shot-for-shot retelling of the myth. When usually incorporated into literary texts, such as Shelley's "Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus," this Greek myth is closely associated with the idea of the hubris, where an individual works at a level which should only be achieved by the Gods. In Shelley's novel, Dr Frankenstein never reaps the rewards of his hubristic achievements – and much the same could be said for the lighthouse keepers in Eggers film. As the fantastical blurs into the factual, and the intensity of the film begins to ramp up, the blocking, cinematography and lighting all begin to drift towards the insane, whilst the narrative remains contrastingly grounded in reality. Even in appearance, Dafoe can be seen as a reanimation of Zeus, whilst the younger and leaner Pattinson takes up the role of Prometheus. However, the story is not as clear-cut as that of the traditional myth, with the morality and intentions of the keepers corrupted by the drinking habits, relentless work and uncertainty on the length of time in which they have been on the island. As Dafoe sadistically mutters, "Help me to recollect."
Once again considering the influence that Greek mythology has on Robert Egger's directing and writing, we must concern ourselves with the ideas presented in Sisyphus' story. A cruel Greek king, Sisyphus was damned to eternity pushing a boulder up a hill, only for it to fall back down whenever he neared the top. Throughout 'The Lighthouse,' there are very clear reflections on such an idea found within the cinematography and performance of the film, as the actions and moral choices of certain characters result in a punishment which reflects what the Greek king endured as a result of his punishment. Perhaps there is no simpler adaptation of this story than the light which transfixes Pattinsons character, which appears to be unreachable, as a result of either his own physical limitations, the presence of Dafoe and his locks and keys, or a mental barrier which once again strays into the territory of the mythical.
Though such analysis of film can at first appear as unnecessary or clutching at straws, I do believe that the way in which different pieces of media can influence one another is important to consider, especially when the original texts cross centuries and borders to become a part of something new. 'The Lighthouse' is a testament to the power of writers who appreciate what has come before, and seek to create something original.
Misbehaviour – Review
Drama, History, True Story
Cast: Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessie Buckley, Rhys Ifans and Greg Kinnear.
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe
Written by Rebecca Frayn and Gaby Chiappe
Philippa Lowthorpe's 'Misbehaviour' documents the chaotic events surrounding the 1970 Miss Universe competition held in London. A fiercely important story for the Women's Liberation Movement paralleled with a fight for racial equality. The audience follow two activists, Sally Alexander (Knightley) and Jo Robinson (Buckley) as they put their own differences aside to fight for the change they want to see; but we are also given insight to the the view of the competitors. Screenwriters Rebecca Frayn and Gaby Chiappe present a variety of "feminist" positions without confidently stating their own and though some have criticised this, I think that the film encourages it's viewers to go on a journey with all of the characters and develop their own standpoint.
As is true with many films based on real events, it's difficult to judge how much should have been included. To take on two (arguably three) main storylines does present challenges and I think it's particularly difficult in this situation. There's some brilliantly important moments in this story that highlight massive issues surrounding racism in 1970, not just in England but globally, and this movie draws some attention to this but due to the compact nature of focal events of the film, it feels like it gets sidelined. While the main narrative of the story focuses on the movements of Ms Alexander and Ms Robinson, we get that small glimpse inside the competition. To see the shift of allowing the first black South African contestant and, significantly, where 1970 also saw saw Grenada's Jennifer Hosten (the formidable Gugu Mbatha-Raw) become the first black Miss World.
Generally I think this is an easy watch. It's entertaining, it keeps moving and it highlights several important issues. The performances of Keira Knightley and Jessie Buckley were great; although portraying very different people, they come across with a united strength which fits the narrative and I imagine the real life people behind their characters. Gugu Mbatha-Raw delivers a really strong performance, the quiet strength of her character, draped in the grace and elegance of a beauty queen is an enticing combination that really captures the audiences heart. She's interesting to watch, the humanity of her situation, steely determination and utter desire to win this competition which was so important, not only to her but to a generation of young black girls, really stole the show for me.
Perhaps if it was a work of fiction some might find it a little dull, but in my opinion the truth behind the story keeps it interesting, particularly with the ending. It's not a big blockbuster but an entertaining film with important truths behind the story.
March 20, 2020 April 4, 2020 by theactivespectator
Children of Men – Review
Cast: Clive Owen, Claire Hope-Ashitey, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Charlie Hunnam
Directed by Alfonso Cuaron
Written by Alfonso Cuaron, David Arata, Timothy J. Sexton, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby and P.D. James
For many of us, in time such as these when the future looks uncertain, films fulfil their role in our lives as escapism – a distraction from the unparalleled situation that we now find ourselves in. For others, times like these require an indulgence into the more post-apocalyptic world of cinema. If that's the case for you, there may be no better film than Alfonso Cuaron's 2006 masterpiece, 'Children of Men.'
We lay our scene in 2027 Britain, a decaying society that has found its downfall in humanity's seeming inability to reproduce. The youngest person on the planet is eighteen, and for everyone else the future looks uncertain. Our anchor to this world rests upon the shoulders of political bureaucrat Theo Faron (Clive Owen), whose past surrounds itself more with the chaotic world of protests and riots. When he finds himself reunited with an old flame, the future of humanity is thrust upon him in the form of a pregnant young woman, and it becomes Theo's sole purpose to ensure the woman and her child safely reach the enigmatic utopia of The Human Project.
For Cuaron, the narrative presented within his work never seems to be told directly from any exposition or dialogue, but rather the world of his films. It's the cinematography and set design in 'Children of Men' that truly demonstrate the world in a more successful way than any dialogue ever could. A theme throughout most of his work, the way that his camera seems to get lost within the worlds of 'Prisoner of Azkaban' or 'Y Tu Mama Tambien' provides a subjectivity to his work that allows for an insight into how the world plays out, even when no recognisable characters are present.
It's undeniable that the apocalyptic state of the world within this film is messy. The background of every shot is cluttered, and the score appears to be derived almost entirely from songs that the characters play themselves, as well as the chaotic noise of their surroundings. Furthermore, the film doesn't fall into the convention of maintaining one group of people who stay together to protect the precious cargo for the entire journey. People die, people can't be trusted and people get lost in the mess of a world falling apart.
It's very clear that every moment of 'Children of Men' has been particularly designed to convey some greater message that cannot always be articulated through language. In the music of Radiohead's 'Life in a Glasshouse' and King Crimson's 'Court of the Crimson King' we find reference to two periods of music that focus on an explicit message. The former provides an insight into the world's more contemporary political climate, and the latter an examination of the tyranny that King Crimson were so infatuated with during the creation of their progressive sound in the 1960's. Furthermore, the presence of an inflatable floating pig in one particularly scene, where a power station lies in the background, harks back to Pink Floyd's 1977 album 'Animals.' Itself a take on George Orwell's earlier novel 'Animal Farm,' this allows for reference to Stalin's soviet reign over Russia from the 20's to the 50's – itself an examination of tyranny – and mirrors the role that the government have played within the world of 'Children of Men.'
To conclude, though 'Children of Men' may not be the most uplifting film to watch during our current situation, I do believe it to be an important watch, demonstrating how in times of need, we must be there for one another. More than just an exploration into a fantasy world, the film serves to inform the viewer on how we are shaped by what it is we do for others – a true demonstration of just how powerful this medium can be.
Military Wives – Review
Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan, Jason Flemyng, Emma Lowndes and Gaby French.
Directed by Peter Cattaneo
Written by Rosanne Flynn and Rachel Tunnard
Military Wives is a delightfully British, 'inspired by real events', heart warmer that tells the story of a group of wives left trying to keep their minds off their partners recent deployment. As our group of brilliantly normal women pull together to create a choir we experience a glimpse into the lives of military families as well the two choir leaders who regularly lock horns – the laid back Lisa (Horgan) and the highly strung Kate (Thomas), who are dealing with their own personal challenges at the same time as trying to keep spirits high and create something to be proud of.
Without a complex plot this movies asks you to look more at the individual characters, it's scattered with easy laughs and a few moments that make it's audience reach for the tissues. But at it's core it reminds us that each family has it's own 'stuff' and that despite our issues we can pull together, have fun and support one another. It's a fairly unique setting as almost all of the action is on a military base, but that doesn't alienate it's audience. They delve into the complexities of the lifestyle that may differ to our own, just giving us subtle reminders (mostly through the role of Frankie) that living on a base is quite different to the day to day lives of those who don't.
Majority of films that involve the military these days hold a clear stance on the politics surrounding the war that is a part of the story. One thing this film does very well is manage to avoid discussing politics. It somehow manages to maintain quite a neutral stance on the 'bigger picture', allowing the audience to empathise and connect with characters with whom the war is very much a part of their lives. I suppose the key here is that it isn't a war film, that the focus isn't on combat or politics. It's presenting the lives of people left at home, while loved ones are doing their jobs on deployment, and finding a joy that can help themselves, each other and with the chance of bringing hope to others around them.
I have heard some remarks of disappointment that it isn't an exact retelling of the true events. For those who aren't aware, BBC 2 produced a programme called 'The Choir: Military Wives' which climaxed with a performance of the Festival of Remembrance. Our film mirrors the reality to some degree, but only really with the fact it's about a Military Wives choir who are working towards a performance at the Festival of Remembrance. Brilliantly written by Rachel Tunnard and Rosanne Flynn, it allows us to empathise with a group of characters who represent many peoples reality.
This is another movie that isn't going to have you on the edge of your seat, you can see where it's going and typically how it's going to get there. I urge you not to let this put you off; Military Wives is an easy but emotional watch that reminds you of a reality that might worry some, but encourages hope and is a wonderfully uplifting piece.
March 6, 2020 March 10, 2020 by theactivespectator
The Lighthouse – Review
Drama, Fantasty, Horror, Mystery
Rated: 15
Cast: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe
Directed by Robert Eggers
Written by Robert and Max Eggers
Enchanting, mystical and truly enthralling; director Robert Egger's invites the audience into a surreal environment with his latest effort, 'The Lighthouse.' Born out of extensive research into the lives led by lighthouse keepers throughout the late 18th, early 19th century, this narrative follows two lighthouse workers as they maintain the island that they inhabit. The elder keeper, Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe), has inhabited the island for an unspecified, but lengthy period, but the younger of the two, Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson), is set to only keep the light for a few weeks before moving on. Needless to say, not everything runs its necessary course, and the events that transpire are deliriously thrilling.
From the very first moment that Pattinson and Dafoe stand side by side on screen, glaring at the audience as if judging them for their voyeuristic interest, you can tell that this film is something special. The duo's performances are undeniably one of the greatest elements of this masterpiece. Pattinson's descent into madness is only bested by the mystical articulation that Dafoe applies to his own character, and altogether, whether it be the dialect, physical performance or general atmosphere, these two actors provide two of the greatest performances of the year.
'The Lighthouse' is a brilliant example of creating an overall atmosphere that is maintained throughout an entire narrative. Robert Egger's choice to present the story in black and white, as well as the nearly square 1. 19:1 aspect ratio truly envelops the audience in the idea that what we are witnessing is the tale of two rough lightkeepers off the ragged shores of some unknown area of the Americas. Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke worked closely with the director to achieve this aesthetic, employing the use of 35mm film and vintage camera lenses from the 1930's that reminisce on the classic horrors of 'Nosferatu' and 'Dr Caligari.' Through such an unorthodox style, everything within the world becomes a part of the overall intoxicating atmosphere of this fantasy.
Despite the cinematography and performances being so good, Mark Korven's score still rivals them for the greatest element of this film. Incorporating the body-shaking blasts of a foghorn into his composition, the score reiterates the dangers that lie in wait. Any moment in which you feel settled into the narrative, the disturbing noise sounds once again, and once again the audience is plunged into the wracking tension that forms so much of 'The Lighthouse's' twisted tale.
Not only did Robert Eggers excellently direct this film, but he also co-wrote the screenplay with his brother, Max Eggers. Known for their thorough research into any topic that they wish to adapt for the screen, the mythical elements of the story and the incredible scenes of dialogue reflect such a care and consideration for authenticity. The film was inspired by an Edgar Allen Poe story, 'The Light-House,' which presents the diary of a lighthouse keeper, but was unfinished due to Poe's death, and concludes with the line, "The basis on which the structure rests seems to be chalk." Just as this keeper fears for the structure of his inhabitance, the audience fears for the downfall of the relationship between Pattinson and Dafoe's characters, which is made further complex by the dialect with which both characters speak. Poetic monologues inhabit some of the film's greatest moments, reflecting director Egger's emphatic appreciation for the works of filmmakers like Ingmar Bergman and writers such as Edgar Allen Poe.
There is a true mysticism to what has been created by the Egger's brothers, and the articulation of these ideas has been told with exact precision in all elements of the films production, resulting in one of the greatest films of the year, and the one of the greatest tales for a long time.


1. It impacts the budget that school districts have to spend on you.
High teacher turnover has resulted in astronomical costs to the nation. According to Barnes, Crowe, and Schaefer, who completed a study for the NCTAF in 2007 about the cost of teacher turnover in America, the average cost for each teacher leaving in Chicago was $17,872, and the total cost nationally is estimated to be over $86 million per year.
In 2000, a study in Texas indicated that the state's overall teacher turnover rate of 15.5% costs around $329 million a year. Schools with high turnover rates spend money recruiting and training new teachers who are unprepared to start.
2. It stresses the teachers who would serve as your mentors.
A few senior teachers are expected to mentor a large number of new teachers, and they feel unable to meet these expectations. Under these circumstances, it's the children who suffer most. Therefore, it's imperative that not only to recruit and train new teachers, but also to retain and reward the best teachers who currently serve in public schools all over the nation.
3. The long-term consequences will affect your entire career experience.
Quick-fix solutions will not serve the purpose and are likely to do more harm than good in the long run. Although some of these quick-fix solutions may increase the supply of new teachers, they provide no guarantee that new teachers in the profession will stay in the profession. As mentioned previously, the best solution to significantly reduce teacher turnover is to devise new ways to retain existing teachers.
So, what to do about the problem of teacher turnover? Some of the ways to attract new teachers include revamping the public education system in a manner that provides opportunities for teachers to voice their opinion on policy matters, recognizing teachers for their professional achievements, and providing adequate and competitive financial compensation.
If you're a new teacher, ask your district what their plan is to reduce teacher turnover, and how you can help. Don't just sit by and watch the problem keep happening - become a part of the solution. In the long run, it will help you, too!


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KSU prepares to go to the polls on new athletics fee
The KSU is holding a referendum to determine its position on a proposed new student fee. King's students will be able to vote for or against a new athletics fee.
Post author By David J. Shuman
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The King's Students' Union (KSU) is holding a referendum to determine its position on a proposed new student fee. King's students will be able to vote for or against a new athletics fee. The $180 fee would not come into effect until a new facility was completed by Dalhousie, probably in 2015/2016. The new fee would bring athletics fees up to $439.56 per student, per year. King's students would have access to the new facility, which the KSU says is envisioned "like a GoodLife facility."
If the board decides not to introduce the fee, King's students will still be able to use the Dalplex, and will be able to buy a membership to the new facility for an estimated $400 – $500.
The King's Board of Governors will ultimately make the decision, and is not bound to the results of the vote. It will make its decision Nov. 29.
The KSU has published an information sheet about the referendum (PDF).
There will be "for" and "against" voices at tonight's town hall, and King's administration as well as KSU executive members will be on hand to answer questions, says an email KSU president Nick Stark sent out today.
Town Hall: Tonight, Nov. 26, 7 p.m., KTS Lecture Hall in the NAB. If you can't make it, @KingsWatch will have live coverage.
Vote: Students can vote on Tuesday, Nov. 27 and Wednesday, Nov. 28, outside Prince Hall.
The Watch will be bringing you full coverage of the referendum. Stay tuned!
By David J. Shuman
David is the current editor-in-chief of The Watch and writes on student issues and events. Find him on Twitter: @DavidJShuman
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 Admiralteysky District, a district of Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Customer Use of Superplasticizer in Concrete
Customer use of superplasticizer in concrete,lubricants are chemical compounds that make it possible to produce concrete with approximately 15% less water. Superlubricants allow water content to be reduced by 30% or more. These additives are used at the level of a few percent by weight. Lubricants and super-lubricants delay the curing of concrete. In general, superlubricants can be classified into several types: pure lignosulfonates, carboxylate synthetic polymers, sulfone synthetic polymers, and synthetic polymers with mixed performance cementitious materials.
Superplasticizers are used where a suspension of well-dispersed particles is required to improve the flow (rheology) properties of the suspensions, such as in concrete applications. Use of superplasticizer in concrete. Their addition to concrete or mortar allows the reduction of the water-cement ratio without negatively affecting the workability of the mixture, and allows the production of self-consolidating concrete and high-performance concrete.
They greatly improve the performance of freshly hardened dough. The strength of concrete increases by decreasing the water-cement ratio. Adding SP to the truck during transport is a fairly modern development in the industry. Additives added in transit through automated slump management systems, such as Verifi, allow concrete producers to maintain slump until discharge without reducing concrete quality.
Radial softeners are lignosulfonates as their sodium salts. Super lubricants are synthetic polymers. Compounds used as superlubricants include naphthalene formaldehyde sulfone condensate, melamine formaldehyde sulfone condensate, acetone formaldehyde condensate, and polycarboxylate ethers. Cross-linked melamine or naphthalene sulfonates, called PMS (polymelamine sulfonate) and PNS (polynaphthalene sulfonate), respectively, are explicators.
They are prepared by crosslinking sulfonated monomers using formaldehyde or by sulfonating the corresponding network polymers. Ideal structure of naphthalene sulfonate/formaldehyde polymer used as superlubricant.
Displacement of polycarboxylate on a multiphase suspension system. Polymers that act as softeners show the properties of surfactants. They are often ionomers. They act as dispersants to minimize the separation of particles (sand, coarse and fine sand). The negatively charged polymer backbone is adsorbed on the positively charged colloidal particles. However, engineers do not fully understand their working mechanisms, which in certain cases leads to the incompatibility of cement and superplasticizer.
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Conservator Has Authority Over Property In Another State
FEBRUARY 15, 2016 VOLUME 23 NUMBER 7
We live in an increasingly mobile world. That assertion is hardly controversial. The reality that America's patchwork of over fifty separate legal jurisdictions can make for confusion and conflict is well understood by lawyers and observers. A recent guardianship and conservatorship case involving two states (neither of them Arizona) illustrates how that confusion can play out.
Ben Marvel (not his real name) bought a house in Spokane, Washington, in 2001. He let his daughter Melinda live there with her kids, and he stayed in the home from time to time — he also lived part time in Idaho. In about 2007, he moved in with his daughter and her family full-time.
At about that time, Melinda sued Ben for allegedly concealing her late mother's will and failing to transfer her assets as directed by that will. As a result of that litigation, Ben agreed to transfer the Spokane house to Melinda; he signed a quit claim deed to her in mid-2007, and the lawsuit was dismissed a few months later. Melinda did not immediately record the quit claim deed.
Meanwhile, Ben's son initiated a conservatorship proceeding in Idaho, and the Idaho court determined that Ben was an Idaho resident, that he lacked capacity to make his own financial decisions, and that a professional fiduciary should be appointed. Because Ben's assets were limited, the Idaho conservator was directed to "facilitate" a reverse mortgage on his home in Spokane.
The reverse mortgage was signed in October, 2007, and the conservator received funds that helped pay for Ben's care. Meanwhile, a few months later, the Washington court (where Melinda's lawsuit had been dismissed) signed a new order and judgment confirming that Melinda owned the Spokane property; that judgment indicated that it would be nunc pro tunc — that is, that it would be effective as of the original date on which the lawsuit had been dismissed.
Ben died in 2011, and the reverse mortgage became due. The bank granting the reverse mortgage ultimately initiated foreclosure proceedings, and Melinda objected that the house was hers, that Ben did not own any interest in it, and that the Idaho courts had no jurisdiction to authorize a reverse mortgage over Washington property anyway.
To clarify this confusing story, this timeline might be helpful (we've added a sprinkling of dates not included in the above narrative):
2001: Ben purchases Spokane house
Early 2007: Ben moves into Spokane house with Melinda's family; Melinda sues Ben
June 28, 2007: Ben signs quit claim deed conveying house to Melinda
August 22, 2007: Washington court dismisses Melinda's lawsuit
August 27, 2007: Idaho court initially appoints conservator for Ben
October 22, 2007: Idaho court directs conservator to facilitate reverse mortgage
October 25, 2007: Idaho conservator signs reverse mortgage documents
Early 2008: Washington court files judgment finding house belongs to Melinda, dates it for August 22, 2007
2008: Idaho conservatorship terminated; Washington conservatorship takes over
March 12, 2011: Ben dies
December 8, 2011: Melinda finally records the quit claim deed signed by Ben in 2007
2012: bank initiates foreclosure on reverse mortgage
There are several legal questions posed by this confused history. Can any individual secure a reverse mortgage (or a conventional mortgage, for that matter) on property that they no longer own? Can the failure to record a deed, coupled with the failure to get the court to enter a judgment, permit someone who doesn't really own property to encumber it? Is there some explanation for everyone's actions in this scenario? All are interesting questions. But the legal issue that catches our eye is this: can an Idaho conservatorship court make any findings affecting real estate in Washington?
In general terms, real estate is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts where the property sits, and not other courts. In Ben's case, however, the bank argued that his Idaho conservator had the authority to handle all of his property and finances — regardless of where they might be located. Melinda, on the other hand, challenged the very power of the Idaho court to approve, direct, or even facilitate a reverse mortgage on out-of-state property.
The trial court in Washington decided that the reverse mortgage was valid, and that the bank could foreclose on the loan. The Washington Court of Appeals reversed, finding that "the Idaho court lacked authority to authorize a conservator to encumber the Spokane residence."
The case went on up to the Washington Supreme Court, which agreed with the trial judge. The Idaho conservatorship proceedings, it decided, were entitled to "full faith and credit" under the U.S. Constitution, and the Idaho courts had considered and decided the question about whether Ben resided in Idaho or Washington at the time its proceedings were initiated.
The Washington high court also decided that, while the Idaho courts would not have had authority to change ownership of the real property in Washington, they could enter orders that indirectly affected ownership of that property. As an analogy, the justices noted that an Idaho court could enter an order in a divorce proceeding that directed one spouse to sign a deed to Washington property; the court's power over the individual would permit it to affect the real estate in another state.
Once the state's high court decided that the Idaho conservatorship orders were valid and enforceable, the problem became whether to find the mortgage itself to be valid. Since the deed conveying the property to her had not been recorded, the bank had no reason to ask her if she claimed some interest in the property. The bank's reliance on the record ownership and the authority of the Idaho conservator was sufficient to find the mortgage to be valid. Onewest Bank, FSB v. Erickson, February 4, 2016.
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First official flight at IAH took place 50 years ago this month
From the Houston Airport System online newsroom
It was 50 years ago that Houston Intercontinental Airport — which would be renamed George Bush Intercontinental Airport in 1997 — welcomed the first official commercial flight to the new airport in Houston.
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, Bush Airport hits that 50th anniversary, and will commemorate it with gifts for passengers in Terminal A on Friday, June 7, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. until they run out. There is also a 3D photo booth available in Terminal A North for passengers to pose with.
"It was 50 years ago that we first learned dreams are more than notions and wishes. That with hard work and dedication, you can go anywhere. Even the moon," said Houston Aviation Director Mario C. Diaz. "And, appropriately enough, in that same time frame 50 years ago when man first set foot on the moon, another dream was realized when Houston Intercontinental Airport opened, strengthening our city's status on the international stage.
"Now, five decades later, that same airport — now, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, named for the former president and great American statesman — is a modern, growing airport, recognized as a 4-star facility serving nearly 45 million passengers annually, including nearly 11 million international passengers."
Back in 1969, just before midnight, a Texas International (TI) DC-9 piloted by TI Vice President A.J. High and carrying Houston city leaders and dignitaries took off from Hobby International Airport, did an aerial tour of the city, and touched down shortly after midnight at Houston Intercontinental Airport.
Texas International was the winner in a drawing to determine which airline would make that first official landing in the new airport, and it led a parade of flights waiting to land behind it, including flights by Continental and Pan American.
In his book Meant To Fly, Captain High wrote: "I made the flight with Jim Cowart as co-captain. TI usually called on Jim and me anytime there was a flight with member of the press or local dignitaries on board because we knew how to handle the people. This time we took the press, all the Houston City Council and most of the County commissioners. They were having a great time drinking champagne, walking around chatting with each other and coming up into the cockpit to talk to Jim and me. We took a leisurely flight out over Galveston Island and Bay to allow time for all of them to come into the cockpit, two at a time, to see what was going on."
That first official flight took place nearly a week after an open house at the new airport on June 1 and June 2, 1969. Thousands from Houston and the region attended, touring the new facility, which featured two terminals, and were entertained by demonstrations and displays, including flights by the Blue Angels and the Goodyear Blimp and rides on the underground train that ran between the terminals.
The formal dedication ceremony was held on June 2, 1969, and among the dignitaries attending was a young congressman who would eventually have the airport renamed for him in his honor.
The Houston Airport System celebrated the 50th anniversary at its IAH Fest in March.
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The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Video Tape: Day 2 Afternoon
The proceedings of the second day of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Video Tape resumed at 2.30 this afternoon. I covered the afternoon proceedings for the Bar website, and you can hop over to the Bar website to read Day 1 morning, Day 1 afternoon and Day 2 morning.While the afternoon's events were mainly focused on the video and audio analysis of the video clips, an interesting exchange was between one of the Commissioners, Datuk Mahadev Shankar, and Thayalan, Counsel for VK Lingam. Read below to find out more.A voice sample of Dato' VK Lingam had been obtained for a voice comparison with the video clip.
Wan Zulkifli bin Wan Jusoh, the head of the forensic technology division of the ACA, took the stand. The witness testified that he had downloaded a 14-minute long video clip which involved a lawyer on 18 December 2007. On 26 December 2007, under the instructions of Madam Chua Lay Choo, he handed a copy of the video clip on a CD over to Mohamed Zabri Adil bin Talib, an analyst from Cyber Security Malaysia.
The witness also stated that on 11 October 2007, he had also handed over a 8-minute long copy of a video clip over to Mohamed Zabri. This 8-minute video clip had been passed to the ACA by lawyer Sivarasa Rasiah. Having viewed both the 14-minute and the 8-minute video clips, the witness then answered that the 8-minute clip was contained in the 14-minute one.
When queried regarding whether he had received any voice samples on 8 January 2008, the witness answered yes and that he had received voice samples from Moses a/l Lawrence, an ACA officer. The witness continued that he had received one DVD containing 22 voice samples from Malaysian residents, and 1 CD containing Dato' Lingam's voice sample. Dato' Lingam's voice sample had been obtained by Moses.
When the witness received the DVD, it was marked as "voice samples", and had both the date 8 January 2008 and Moses' signature. The witness confirmed the DVD in court and was marked as evidence. The CD was marked as "voice sample 2", again with the date 8 January 2008 and with Moses' signature. The CD was marked as evidence.
When the witness was asked about the purpose of these voice samples, he answered that these voice samples were to be handed over to Cyber Security Malaysia in order for them to do a comparison with the voice from the 14-minute video clip.
On 8 January 2008, he had handed over the DVD and the CD to Mohamed Zabri. On the same day, the two of them, along with an ACA officer and two officers from Cyber Security Malaysia, had flown to Agnitio S.L., a biometric laboratory in Madrid, Spain. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a voice comparison in that laboratory. The witness testified that Mohamed Zabri conducted the voice comparison and that the results of the voice comparison were positive.
R. Thayalan then posed a few questions to the witness. The witness stated that he had downloaded the 14-minute video clip from http://www.anwaribrahimblog.com and confirmed that the 14-minute video clip put in evidence was not the original video clip, and was from the internet. He further clarified that nothing had been done to the 14-minute clip to make the image clearer or to improve the audio quality. When queried regarding whether any other tests had been conducted in the Spain laboratory, the witness confirmed that only a voice comparison test had been carried out.
The video clips were authentic
The witness was then released and the fifth witness, Zabri Adil bin Talib, was called. He was a digital forensic analyst from Cyber Security Malaysia. After providing some brief history on his academic and professional qualifications, along with the scope of his work, Zabri confirmed that on 11 October 2007, he received a CD from Wan Zulkifli which was marked as "the CJ Tape". The CD contained a video clip of length 8 minutes and 20 seconds. On 26 December 2007, he received a CD from Wan Zulkifli which contained a video clip of length 14 minutes and 15 seconds.
On 8 January 2008, he confirmed that he had received a DVD, containing voice samples, and a C, which contained one voice sample. Having examined the DVD and the CD in evidence, the witness confirmed that these were the items he had received, and he confirmed the markings on the DVD and the CD.
The witness then stated that he had done an analysis on all these items, the 3 CDs and the 1 DVD, and had written a report of his findings. The witness then explained that a video analysis had been carried out on both the 8-minute and 14-minute video clips and he had found that these video clips were authentic and had not been tampered with. Further, an audio analysis had been carried out on these video clips and again he found that the audio had not been tampered with. The conclusion, as stated in his report, was that these video clips were authentic.
The witness then gave evidence regarding his trip to the Spain laboratory. He had brought along 2 CDs, a CD – marked as "voice sample 2", and a DVD – marked as "voice samples." On 9 January 2008, the voice analysis was carried out at the laboratory. The witness explained briefly on the scientific procedure behind the voice comparison carried out.
The automatic speaker recognition system would compare the 'unknown voice sample', being the voice sample taken from the 14-minute video clip, with the 'known voice sample', being the voice sample taken from the CD marked as "voice sample 2". His report stated that the likelihood ratio generated from this comparison was 185 – which fell into the strong support category. The witness explained that such a category indicated that the voice sample was concrete enough to be accepted by a Court. The likelihood-ratio of 185 indicated that the 'unknown voice sample' originated from the same source as the 'known voice sample'.
R Thayalan, Dato' Lingam's Counsel: "It looks like him and it sounds like him."
As R. Thayalan stood up to ask the witness some questions, Datuk Mahadev Shankar then posed the question to Thayalan whether it was his client's position that he was not the person in the video clip. "Is it him or not him?"
Thayalan then answered that he had been instructed that the person in the video looks like his client and sounds like his client, and that was all.
He would have to take further instructions. Datuk Shankar then posed a second question, that by having read the transcript of the conversation in the video clip, was Dato' Lingam saying that he did not say what was said in the conversation? The first question was in relation to the image while the second was in relation to the content of the conversation.
Thayalan again had to answer that he had no instructions on this, and he had no answer at the moment.
Tan Sri Steve Shim then interjected and asked Thayalan how could he not have instructions at this stage. Tan Sri Steve Shim pointed out that Thayalan had earlier suggested that the tape was doctored and Tan Sri then queried him whether those were questions were put on instructions. Thayalan answered that his instructions were that part of the tape may have been edited. Datuk Shankar then went on to ask that if Dato' Lingam has not given instructions, on what basis could Thayalan then proceed to question the witnesses. He answered that he was only questioning on the authenticity of the tape.
Ranjit Singh, Counsel for the Bar Council, then asked the witness a question as to whether the witness was aware that the 'known voice sample' was that of Dato' Lingam. The witness then answered that he was not aware.
Tan Sri Steve Shim referred the witness to the summary of his report, which made reference to facial recognition technology. The witness clarified that while America had facial recognition technology, Cyber Security Malaysia has yet to purchase such technology. In answer to whether it was possible to send the video clip over to America, the witness answered that it was not as simple as that, as they would have to establish contacts like they did for the Spain laboratory.
The proceedings continue tomorrow morning with further questioning of the witness.
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The Ambushers stay still to Aim and combine fire on the Warg, dealing a (disappointing) 1 SP of damage to it.
Thanks to the extra movement from the Matriarch's failed feat, the Bulls are able to close the distance and attack. The Matriarch still has her action so she and Valarius attack each other simultaneously, but her swing misses.
Valarius' doesn't. He aims specifically at the Warg and kills it. Two of the Shieldbearers meanwhile fail to kill a Reaver.
The remaining Shieldbearers fall upon the Matriarch, savaging her with their spears. She goes down fighting, parrying a single strike with her shield, but even her tough armour eventually cracks.
Smelling victory, Valarius tries to demoralize the Drakhirri further by cutting down their standard, but he accidentally breaks his sword against it instead.
The icons drag the Shaman and his items to safety, get to cover against potential ranged attackers and prepare a warm welcome for anyone trying to enter the cave.
If I keep The Black Wolf alive, is there a chance he might make future appearances in the story?
The Rulebook wrote: Heroes have a way of always popping back up in one form or another, no matter how many times you think you've killed them. (...) There is no number of deaths or defeats that can prevent the best characters from finding a way to return. Unless they're boring, in which case no force can save them.
Valarius right there got impaled on a lance and had his heart eaten in the 2nd battle he appeared in.
What about the nineteen Golden Lion commanders that got 86ed?
Zahru had the same problem with his Orc Chieftains, they just kept dying. I usually just keep making new Heroes until one distinguishes himself either by being cool or the forces of Koincidence picking his side.
Some guardsmen attack Pete and his fiance.
They don't deal enough damage and one gets killed by a counter.
The guardsman who stole the staff crit fails and falls over.
The Peasant Rebellion allying with their oppressors? What madness is this?! Both sides get a Benny Of Inevitable Betrayal. If the alliance carries on too long the Water Demons may have to punish this betrayal and peasants may start to doubt their loyalty to the Rebellion.
The Commander whistles and his barded warhorse shows up soon after.
He gallops towards the Bulls and strikes at a Shieldbearer, but crit fails and misses.
The Shieldbearer turns around and strikes the horse, wounding it.
A Reaver picks up the Draklon banner and smacks Valarius with it, but the heavy armour and the shield is too tough.
"You want this?! Take it!" the banner carrier says. He crits the strike but then only gets a '1' on his damage roll.
The other Reavers retreat and form up, preparing counters and covering each other. The one stuck in combat with the Shieldbearers manages nothing.
The bridge isn't that hard to put aside so the Draklon boat pushes it aside. Mariners fire at the shark.
"Hey Fishface, is that a shark over there or is that your mom?"
Fishstache takes a wild swing at The Black Wolf but he bends back and the swing accidentally strikes down one of the Heavy Swords.
The Wolfpack Rangers try to swarm Fishstache. Two get cut down on the way there, but two make it! They narrowly fail to beat his armour.
Four rangers flank and fire past the shields and the water. One shot plows through and kills two Mace-Demons.
Slimy Pete runs for the mill. His fiance gets cut down on the way there.
He gets a Last Man Standing Benny and mutters a prayer to the Holy Flame, but it seems the Holy Flame prefers action to prayer, for nothing happens.
The crossbow rabble moves up as the rest of them swarm towards Slimy Pete. Crossbows are just out of range so they set up response fire.
Pete had best pray hard, and fast.
Fishstache tries to shoot the shield outward towards the Wolfpack like daggers, but aims the wrong way, making all of his men (and himself) take 1d6 damage. Luckily for the Water Demons the damage rolls aren't too high.
They then spread out and each attack a target.
Only Fishstache manages a kill.


This is a selection of work Heather directed for various publications for online use. These were developed in the UK and the US for PayPal, Econsultancy, and AnyExcuseTV.
PayPal: This video was taken as a part of a series of 25 interviews at SXSWi 2009 for PayPalX with a two person crew (presenter & cameraman).
Jered's Pottery: Jered Nelson is a San Franciscan potter who uses locally sourced clay to produce his own line of pottery. But how did he get where he is today and why does he love it so much?
Burrito masterclass: Tortilla is a casual restaurant in London serving real California tacos and burritos, individually prepared to your taste, for eat-in or take-away. We had a chance to take part in a burrito masterclass and try making the burritos ourselves.
Irish Adventures: This 501 m (1,644 ft) "mountain" is often simply known as the Sugar Loaf (Irish: Ó Cualann). It is located in the east of County Wicklow, in Ireland, south of Bray and Dublin and to the north of the Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve. It is also known as the Big Sugar Loaf.
9/11 memorial tribute: After visiting the 9/11 memorial in New York, I stumbled upon the 9/11 memorial in Donadea Forest Park, Ireland which includes a plaque with the poem "One," a tribute by Cheryl Sawyer for one of the firefighters who died during 9/11 - Sean Tallon of Ladder Company Ten.


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This means that as a student of CSU Global, you will benefit from the resources, research, and partnerships of the larger, state-coordinated entity. Together, all three schools in the Colorado State University System serve 37,000 new and returning scholars annually, with graduates numbering 7,000 per year, and more than 200,000 alumni around the world.
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Q: How to make flying object react component use gif? So I am making a small game where I want to have flying-dino objects appear for the user to destroy. I want the flying object to render using an imported gif I have. What would it look syntax-wise and do I need some React library to do it? So I have the flying dino object as a component and then import it in canvas to render.
Canvas.jsx:
import React from 'react';
import PropTypes from 'prop-types';
import Background from './Background';
import Ground from './Ground';
import CannonBase from './CannonBase';
import CannonShaft from './CannonShaft';
import CannonBall from './CannonBall';
import CurrentScore from './CurrentScore';

const Canvas = (props) => {
  const viewBox = [window.innerWidth / -2, 100 - window.innerHeight, window.innerWidth, window.innerHeight];
  return (
    <svg
      id="mini-game-canvas"
      preserveAspectRatio="xMaxYMax none"
      onMouseMove={props.trackMouse}
      viewBox={viewBox}
    >
      <defs>
        <filter id="shadow">
          <feDropShadow dx="1" dy="1" stdDeviation="2" />
        </filter>
      </defs>
      <Background />
      <Ground />
      <CannonShaft rotation={props.angle} />
      <CannonBase />
      <CannonBall position={{x: 0, y: -100}}/>
      <CurrentScore score={15} />
    </svg>
  );
};

Canvas.propTypes = {
  angle: PropTypes.number.isRequired,
  trackMouse: PropTypes.func.isRequired,
};

export default Canvas;

Flying Dino Component:
import React from 'react';
import PropTypes from 'prop-types';
import dino from './assets/dino.gif'

const FlyingDino = (props) => {

};

export default FlyingDino;

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White supremacy is at the heart of most mass shootings in the United States.
News emerged Friday afternoon that the suspect in custody for killing at least 10 people at Santa Fe High School near Houston, Texas, is 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis, who had previously posted photos of Nazi regalia on his social media accounts, according to local TV station KHOU11.
This tragedy is only the latest mass shooting in the United States — the majority of which are connected to white supremacy.
"Most of the statistics on the demographics of mass shooters that I've seen show that roughly three-quarters of mass shooters are white males," says Mike King, an assistant professor of criminal justice at Bridgewater State University. "There is clearly a durable pattern of these shooters being disproportionately white and male."
In his essay "Aggrieved Whiteness: White Identity Politics and Modern American Racial Formation," King explores the subject of white identity politics and the process by which it is weaponized.
It is the violent culmination of this process that we repeatedly witnessed in Parkland, Charleston, Santa Barbara and now in Santa Fe.
That's because white men and boys have been lured into thinking that people of color, and a society that tolerates them, are the cause of every real and perceived decline in their standards of living, as well as their prospects for the future.
By some measures, it is true that the plight of white men has become more difficult. Michael Kimmel, a professor of sociology and gender studies at Stony Brook University, examined the sources and results of these difficulties in his 2013 book, "Angry White Men."
Home ownership and wages adequate to support a family on a single income — the signifiers of success for white men, according to Kimmel — have been declining since 2004 and 1980, respectively. In turn, this has devastated the prospects white men hold for the future.
"What is the fastest-growing segment of the population that is committing suicide? Middle-aged white men," says Kimmel. "That's taking that rage and despair and turning it inward. Mass shootings are expressing it outward."
This real despair experienced by white men is seized upon by white supremacists, who inflate an artificial sense of white-male victimhood and direct the resulting rage at people of color and "politically correct" society.
"The solution to real problems that face working people of all races — de-unionization, drug addiction, suicide, mass incarceration, family disintegration, foreclosure or loss of home equity, underemployment or delayed retirement, increasing costs of health care and education, the mounting impacts of environmental crisis, and a lack of real political power — these problems are not addressed," emphasizes King.
Instead, white supremacists spin tales of invading foreigners and parasitic minorities destabilizing otherwise powerful white men and "their" nation.
Yet, as Kimmel points out: "It's not immigrants who are responsible for climate change, it's not LGBT people who outsource jobs, it's not feminist women who issue predatory loans. (White men) are rightfully angry, but they're delivering their mail to the wrong address."
Seen as the causes of their woes, people of color and society at large become the enemies. What appears necessary is the assertion of a white supremacist order.
"While not a factor in every mass shooting, even when the shooter is white, far-right white supremacist political violence is persistent and intensifying despite consistent efforts to downplay, ignore or depoliticize it," says King.
Elements of white supremacy can be found throughout recent shootings.
Friday's mass killer Pagourtzis pinned his trench coat with an Iron Cross, a traditional German military decoration reintroduced by Hitler.
Nikolas Cruz etched Nazi swastikas on his ammunition magazines before killing 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Before massacring nine African-American churchgoers at Emanuel African methodist Episcopal Church, Dylan Roof reportedly told a friend "blacks were taking over the world."
In his manifesto, Elliot Rodger, who killed six people near the University of California, Santa Barbara, described loathing people of color, including Asians — despite being half-Asian himself.
Michael Kimmel, a Stony Brook University sociologist wrote "Angry White Men: American Masculinity at the End of an Era."
The victims of these attacks are the victims of white supremacy.
If we truly hope to prevent such tragedies, we must combat the racism that fuels white supremacy, while also addressing the underlying material conditions — the declining living standards of the entire working class — that make resentment so potent it becomes violent.
Arvind Dilawar is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn.


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Borges: Mythmaker/Deconstructor of Myths | an Essay by Ioana Radulescu
This essay draws on ideas about the aesthetic of brevity to infinity and our relation, as particulars, to it. Also central to the essay is Deconstruction, a form of philosophical and literary analysis founded by Jacques Derrida, which questions the fundamental 'oppositions' inherent in Western thought: binary oppositions which assign more value to one of the elements in the pair, such as, presence over absence; form over meaning; speech over writing. To 'deconstruct' is to explore the tensions inherent in this hierarchical ordering, to reveal the more peripheral aspects of a text, to displace the centre of interpretation. Also significant to this approach is the idea that language is an imperfect tool of expression, predicated on a system of infinitely deferred signs – what we intend to express is never fully contained in the words we employ. With these ideas in mind, Borges's Fictions casts us in labyrinthine spaces, back to mythical times, in hazy dreams and infinite corridors of thought, forcing us to imagine the impossible. Enjoy!
Work by Marzieh Dickson
In line with his Kabbalistic affinities, Jorge Luis Borges places his Fictions in labyrinthine dreams that are underwritten by the existence of an absolute idiom, the original word, underlying 'the fabric of all human tongues […] and the entirety of human knowledge and experience.' In this post-Babel world of imperfect language, any epistemic project is doomed to remain an illusion, for we are immersed in a system of infinitely deferred signs. Since we are immersed in language, our world is always a narrative, and in many ways, a work of fiction. This impossibility of distilling the essence of meaning constantly denies us access to a pure understanding of the world and is the reason why Borges privileges the short-story form. Borges attempts the impossible task of condensing his fictions to the absolute essential, in a quest to reach 'the Aristotelian concept of the "necessary."' With that in mind, this essay will contend that The Secret Miracle and The Circular Ruins are metaleptical meditations upon the impossibility of escaping the frames of our reality as dreamers, whilst the short-story form analogically enacts its hermeneutic purpose.
Although it preserves features of the short-story form, The Circular Ruins proposes a return to the origins of storytelling itself – 'the art of repeating stories.' The myth has a special temporal quality, which is oriented both towards the distant past and its archetypal story, and towards the future of recounting. In this sense, the storytelling act inevitably 'suggests thematic expansion through a redevelopment of ideas and situations.' Grounded in a collective history of ideas, an 'intertextual knowledge […] encompassing all the semiotic system the reader is familiar with', the myth points to a future of infinite series of variation. Such qualities become representative of the overarching structure of infinite recurrences underpinning Borges's universe; what he set out to do is to recreate the loss of the cosmic word and of the original story, and the futility of any attempt of escaping this order. In many ways, Borges's project is similar to Kafka's subversion of the notional convention – 'the rejection of' myth 'as message' or as truthful 'is itself presented in the form' of a myth (Head, p. 16).
In line with the modern short-story conventions, The Circular Ruins begins 'late', in medias res, with a lengthy description of a dark, archaic setting wherein a mysterious figure, 'the taciturn man', makes his apparition. Like most of Borges's preferred fictional spaces, this topos is described as having geometrical qualities, using mathematical concepts such as 'infinite villages', 'the circular enclosure' and 'that ring was a temple.' Through repetition, the 'ruins' become indexes of a mythical past, carrying at once the memory of a monument, as well as the reality of its decay. Similar objects pervade the narrative – totemic figures of idolatry reminiscent of a laic past, 'dead, incinerated gods', the 'stone figure of a horse or tiger', as well as references to an 'ancient holocaust' have a 'captivating and static' effect, 'and yet are not outside man' (Circular Ruins, p. 44).
Furthermore, ambiguity and brevity of form imply that the story reveals more than it conceals. Using ambiguity, Borges ensures that our understanding of the story is deferred well until a page and a half through the narrative, when we are finally informed that the dreamer is led by the goal of 'dream(ing) a man' (Circular Ruins, p. 45). Ambiguity is also present in the figure of 'the dreamer', whose name is never disclosed, only referred to as 'the foreigner' or simply 'the dreamer', which in turn seems to allude to a generic figure, as opposed to that of a specific character (Circular Ruins, p. 45). The covert repetitions and allusions to the idea of a 'goal' or a 'plan' coupled with the dreamer's ascetic lifestyle suggest that our figure resembles a hermit, and that his 'sole task of sleeping and dreaming' requires the fulfilment of a prophecy (Circular Ruins, p. 45). The use of ellipses and ambiguity not only creates the same disorienting effect experienced by dreamers, but also invariably signifies beyond themselves, to a series of infinite interpretations. Borges's universe is itself an index of the storytelling project, which was once fire but now has 'the color of ashes' – 'Each tale is, in this sense, a memory of the loss of the fire.' In this respect, Borges's story suggests a crossover between his philosophical project and the chosen form, thus engaging in a metafictional analysis of exactly what it aims to represent.
The Secret Miracle is a modern short story centred on the apprehensive days leading up to a single event – the death of Jaromir Hladik. Embedding an intricate series of narrative frames, the story sets out to blur the line between the reality of fiction and the dream. It commences with a concise sentence traversing two narrative dimensions – the extradiegetic time and space of the dream, 'March 14, 1939, in an apartment' in Prague, and the intradiegetic dream of 'a long game of chess.' The dream vision vanishes at the crucial moment when the dreamer realises that he has forgotten both 'the figures' and 'the rules of chess' (Secret Miracle, p. 124). This interruption of a potential revelation of lucid dreaming, we shall see, will establish a pattern of epistemic uncertainty in both stories.
Over this classic play of frames, Borges superimposes another important dimension, which is that of Hladik's imagination, thus drawing the narrative universe inwards, within the mental space of the character. Borges employs this technique both for its formal qualities of immersion, but most importantly, for its capacity to alter the boundaries between the real and the imaginary. This effect becomes all the more uncanny when the different frames act upon each other, such as when Hladnik performs the mental exercise of 'foresee(ing) every variation' of his death. We are told that 'he faced his imaginary executions with true fear […] with true courage', and that before the set date he 'died hundreds of deaths' (Secret Miracle, p. 125). Just as the dreamer in The Circular Ruins hopes to impose his dream upon reality, so too does Jaromir 'infer, with perverse logic' that his thoughts will affect the course of his future death (Secret Miracle, p. 126). It is not the plot that is central to this short story, for we already know where it leads and how it ends; it is the series of possible variations of the plot which become the sole purpose of our quest as readers. Thus, Borges implies that the dreamer, like the storyteller who recounts the same story ad infinitum, participates in the creation of the meaning of one's own dream, and by doing so, 'weaves the dream through which' he is woven (Wolfson, p. 377).
In his quest to represent the impossibility of escaping the dream world, Borges echoes in both of his stories a mathematical concept known as 'transfinity.' Some critics have even referred to Borges's Fictions as representing a genre entitled 'fractal realism.' Tranfinity represents a branch of mathematics which theorises infinity, a theme of central importance in Borges's work and particularly salient in The Aleph. Fractality represents the 'partially glimpsed shape of the universe which is self-similar at infinite magnitudes.' This theory holds profound implications for the nature of the world, for it implies that every particle in the universe contains within it a microcosm identical to the world at large. Borges would have most probably been aware of such scientific discoveries, and many of them found their way in his fictions. In The Secret Miracle and The Circular Ruins, this concept is particularly visible.
In The Secret Miracle, this theory of the world is contained threefold: in the structure of narrative frames; in Jaromir's play called The Enemies; and in that one 'tiny letter' which he finds in the Clementine Library. Firstly, the play within the short story acts both as a mirror of the diegetic world of Jaromir, but also as a portal which will allow for a communication with God. The play is presented as being similar to Jaromir's own situation – 'on one of the last evenings of the nineteenth century' – and most importantly, as resembling the structure of a dream by virtue of its genre – 'a tragicomedy of errors' (Secret Miracle, p. 128); it is characterised by the same contradictory elements of tragedy and comedy that usually permeate a dream. The passage of the play that exhibits an absurdist piece of theatre full of plot incoherencies resembles the outer frame of Jaromir's predicament. 'The play has not taken place; it is the circular delirium that Kubin endlessly experiences and reexperiences' mirrors his initial imaginary variations of his death (Secret Miracle, p. 128). The play creates the effect of mise-en-abyme – the mimesis of the play is contained within the illusion of a dream, itself a product of a narrative; the microcosm of the play envelops the whole structure of the diegetic frame.
Whilst these patterns expose their artificiality, Borges denies his characters the possibility of escaping the simulacrum. At the moment where the play coincides with Jaromir's life the most, namely when 'it occur(s) to him that he still had two acts to go, yet very soon he was to die', he decides to address God and inquire about his own status as a character within the narrative which he deems life (Secret Miracle, p. 128). Unlike the dreamer in The Circular Ruins, we never learn whether Jaromir recognises the simulacrum, yet there are moments where this impending revelation seems on the verge of occurring. In both these stories, the protagonists alone do not forge Golems or miracles – they are a product of a divine order intervening as a saving power. By introducing the deus ex machina device, Borges confirms once again that the human mind cannot exceed certain limits; it is denied any attempt to establish authorial power. Although Jaromir supposedly 'completed the play', the use of semicolons confesses the defeat of the author, leaving him unable to confirm whether he is 'not one of Thy repetitions and errata' (Secret Miracle, p. 128). Not even upon reaching the end can the reader fully determine whether Hladnik has been granted the time for his labour; his death pulls us back to the start, where Jaromir Hladnik is introduced as 'author of the unfinished tragedy' (Secret Miracle, p. 124).
Finally, the similar pattern of infinite recurrence is conveyed in The Circular Ruins, this time with the bitter revelation that one is but a dream of someone else's dream. As the dream 'morphs into a double delusion', the only 'triumph' the dreamer can afford is a simple lucidity in the face of simulacra. The reader is left wondering whether he would have been better off had he killed his creation.
IOANA RADULESCU
Agamben, Giorgio, The Fire and the Tale (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2017)
Benjamin, Walter, 'The Storyteller', in Selected Writings, ed. by Howard Eiland and
Michael W. Jennings (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2006)
Borges, Jorge Luis, 'The Circular Ruins', in Fictions, trans. by Andrew Hurley (London: Penguin Books, 2000)
Borges, Jorge Luis, 'The Secret Miracle', in Fictions, trans. by Andrew Hurley (London: Penguin Books, 2000)
Eco, Umberto, The Role of the Reader (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1979)
Head, Dominic, 'The Short Story: Theories and Definitions', in The Modernist Short Story (Cambridge University Press, 1992)
Kefala, Eleni, 'Borges and Narrative Economy: Conservative Formalism or Subversion of Signification?', in Variaciones Borges, 18 (2004)
Recognition | a Collection by Annie Brown
Movement as Language: Ken Nakajima and Emillie Storey Interviewed by Millie Norman
Design and Illustration as Activism | an Interview with Rosalyn McLean and Prith Paramsothy


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Alonso, Ricciardo hit with grid penalties in Austria
By Luke SmithJun 19, 2015, 11:11 AM EDT
Fernando Alonso and Daniel Ricciardo have both been hit with a grid penalty for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix following changes made to their power units ahead of practice in Spielberg.
Both McLaren and Red Bull have been struggling with their engines at the start of the 2015 Formula 1 season, leaving both teams no choice but to exceed the limit of four power units and components for the season after just seven rounds.
McLaren's newly rekindled partnership with Honda has gotten off to a rough start in 2015 thanks to the lack of reliability offered by the Japanese manufacturer's power units.
This forced Jenson Button into take a 15-place grid penalty in Canada, which turned into an in-race penalty after the engine problem prevented him from taking any part in qualifying.
Now, Alonso has been hit with a similar penalty, amounting to 20 places: ten for the internal combustion engine change (ICE), five for the turbocharger change and five for the MGU-H change.
"In accordance with Article 28.4 c) a 10 grid position penalty is imposed, as this is the first time a 5th power unit element has been used, and two further 5 grid position penalties are imposed for the TC and MGU-H as this is the first time a 5th of any of the remaining elements have been used," a statement from the FIA stewards read.
Daniel Ricciardo is also set to take a ten-place grid drop after taking a fifth ICE, with the stewards confirming his penalty on Friday.
"A 5th ICE has been used by car 3, this is a breach of Article 28.4 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations," a statement read. "In accordance with Article 28.4 c) a 10 grid position penalty is imposed, as this is the first time a 5th power unit element has been used."
In Ricciardo's case, it is possible that he will be able to fulfil the entirety of his penalty by qualifying inside the top ten on Saturday.
However, Alonso is guaranteed to also have some kind of in-race penalty, depending on where he qualifies. Even if he started on pole, he would receive a five second time penalty, but is likely to need to serve a stop/go during the race just as Button did in Canada.


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Governor bids farewell to Girl Guides
On Thursday evening Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook hosted a small reception to bid farewell to Guide Leaders Winnie Thomas, Deborah Knipe and Rosie Mittens and Girl Guides Marcella Mittens, Dani Thomas and Alaina Crowie, who departed the island on Sunday, Aug. 11 to attend the International Jamboree Camp in Bermuda.
St Helena Guide Commissioner Heather Cowdry and Ranger Demi George will also join the group from the UK.
Governor Rushbrook welcomed the guests in his opening address and Winnie Thomas, Team Leader also said a few words.
"I know the girls will be good ambassadors for the island," Winnie said. "This [I feel] is an opportunity that we could not refuse; we just couldn't turn it down. …We will bring back the best we can."
The camp will begin Aug. 19 and will last for a week. During the camp the girls will get the chance to abseil, kayak and do activities that can't be done on St Helena. They will be exposed to different cultures and be able to make new friends. During the three weeks away, the girls will be together and in uniform at all times.
The group are due to arrive back to St Helena Saturday, Aug. 31.


Austin Harris started in real estate in 1991. He soon rose to the position of Number 1 Salesperson for a large national real estate franchise by marketing select properties and selling many of these under the auction process. In 2004 he joined the partnership of Tony Hay and Rosie Harvey 'Taupo Realty Services Ltd' and he is the companies Head Auctioneer as well as specialising in training and motivating the team to adapt to today's market challenges.
In 2012 after many years as a leading Real Estate salesperson and business owner of a successful Real Estate office In Wellington, Mary-Louise relocated to Taupo with her family where she joined Harcourts Real Estate. Mary-Louise has consistently achieved Award Recognition for outstanding performance in the Real Estate Industry and earned 'Harcourts Taupo Top Sales Consultant 6 years running'. Mary-Louise believes excellent communication and energy are required to market and negotiate the successful sale or purchase of your property and that Choosing The Right Sales Team Does Make The Difference to the sale price of your home. With an emphasis on understanding and meeting the needs of each client on an individual basis, Mary-Louise prides herself on providing service with integrity and ensures her clients are getting the best Real Estate service available. Using her proven marketing strategy your home will be sold in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price the market is prepared to pay. With Chelsea her Personal Assistant along with Ellie-Jane, her business partner Mary-Louise believes that she and her team offer the complete Real Estate Package.
Rosie Harvey has had a long career in business involvement and ownership since 1972. Her first entrée into the business world was alongside a very successful shoe company business owner in Auckland which employed over 120 people over many years. Rosie decided to go into real estate sales in 1991, then progressed into management with a major franchise group in Auckland, and she went on to gain her AREINZ (licensee) qualifications in 1997. Rosie moved to Taupo in 1997 and set up a Taupo Real Estate office with the same franchise group alongside new business partners, and the office soon flourished with their fresh marketing approach. The Taupo office became the Top national office for this franchise by 2000 and went onto win many more office awards over the next few years. The Taupo office retained this accolade until 2010 when the office changed direction with its franchise brand. The Taupo office joined the Harcourts Group in November 2011, an exciting move for the company as Harcourts are dominating the New Zealand real estate market, along with strong growth in Australia and many other cries of the world. Since 2003, when Rosie gained her Auctioneers licence, she has enjoyed calling auctions on a regular basis and really enjoys the interaction with home owners and buyers. Rosie feels her experience in this area is a useful addition to her "hands on" management style.
Angela Nooyen has been a member of the Harcourts Taupo Sales Team since September 2000 when she started in a sales support role working for Austin Harris. Angela, whose father was a licensee for over 40 years, grew up in a Real Estate environment and always had an ambition to be actively involved herself. She has extensive sales and marketing skills gained from previous involvement in the retail industry. Angela is well known in Taupo as a successful owner of Mymusic. More recently Angela and her team launched a franchise 'Tank Juice Bar' in Taupo and other centres in New Zealand. This experience gave Angela the necessary insight into, and respect for, clients needs – obviously a vital part of maintaining a competitive edge in the customer service industry. Her relationship with clients is characterised by warmth, honesty and a positive attitude. P.R.I.D.E "Personally Responsible In Delivering Excellence"
You will be moving in the right direction when selling your property with Anna. Being strongly focussed on being at the top of her game Anna is committed to achieving the best outcome for her clients. She is passionate about Real Estate and Taupo – a powerful combination working for you. Aiming to make marketing, selling or buying your next property a positive fun experience along with great professional service, Anna's experience proves this. Her clients have continued to refer her to others, and come back for repeat business themselves throughout her Real Estate career as she has finely tuned her negotiating and relationship building skills. Anna believes that it is all the little things that add up to big results for you, and nothing is too much trouble when you are committed to delivering a top quality experience. With her dynamic and positive personality together with her 'can do' attitude this will ensure all her clients enjoy a high level of service and success in the market place.
Choosing a Real Estate professional should be based on trust, someone who listens and who is skilled in marketing and negotiating the sale for the best possible price. Most importantly, your real estate salesperson should be someone who gets results. Excellent communication and energy are required to successfully market and negotiate the successful sale for your property. I believe that choosing a salesperson with these attributes will make the selling process less stressful for you, my client. Understanding and meeting the needs of each of my clients on an individual basis is important to me, and I will provide an exceptional level of service along with genuine enthusiasm, integrity and trust. I continually strive to expand my knowledge and to stay fully informed of the market trends so that my clients are getting the very best, professional real estate service available. I appreciate your home is possibly the most valuable asset you own and I will use my varying methods of marketing to assist in selling your home for the highest possible price the market is prepared to pay in the shortest possible time. Regular consults with you will ensure that your property is maximised and your stress minimised. Taupo is my home and I love living here. I look forward to talking to YOU about YOUR property and the market we live in. It would be my pleasure to assist you in achieving your real estate goal – SOLD!
Having lived in Taupo for twelve years Milly is super energised about her new Career in the Real Estate Industry, and is excited to be showcasing properties in our beautiful town. She considers herself to be a true people's person and with past experience in the health care sector she is relatable with a caring nature. These attributes drive Milly to deliver exceptional customer service and she brings to the table an energetic fresh approach to Real Estate with a "can do" attitude. Milly joined the dynamic Taupo Harcourts team as she understands they are well known for their professionalism, energy and community involvement. With Harcourts recently winning the "Most Trusted Real Estate Brand" for the Fourth year in a row and with their emphasis on providing the ultimate in Customer Service her decision to join the Harcourts brand was an easy one for Milly. With a young family herself Milly understands how busy life can be so she appreciates that sometimes buying or selling your property can be put in the "too hard" basket, but you can be reassured that Milly will make it an easy & enjoyable experience.
Shaun is Business Partner and Husband to Tristy Vadnjal. Offering years of experience and knowledge in the Construction industry, this compliments Real Estate with his Can-Do attitude. Shaun provides exemplary service to buyers looking to buy their home or investment and his main goal is to assist Clients throughout the buying process by providing options of fresh properties. Working with Shaun means you discuss your "Wish List" then continue life knowing you are receiving personalised service with extra eyes looking out for you. Your experience will be Clear, Easy and Manageable all the way. Talk with Shaun today!
Of German descent and raised in South Africa, Tanja Roberts started a career in Project Coordination in the engineering and environmental fields. As the youngest Senior Coordinator in the company during her time she worked on high profile and confidential projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, Papua New Guinea, and South Africa. More recently Tanja and her husband set up their family-run plumbing business in South Africa, which is still operating successfully today. Seeking a new adventure as well as a brighter future for their children, Tanja and her family relocated to New Zealand. The children love the freedom of the outdoors, which they now get to experience in Taupo, and everyone is truly thriving in our caring community that they have come to love so much. Tanja is family orientated, empathetic and passionate about her work. She is goal driven, energetic and thrives on her coordination and organizational skills. Due to her dedication and determination, she has achieved every goal she has set for herself. Tanja has the ability to easily relate to and connect with those she meets due to her honest and friendly demeanor, building rapport quickly with her vendors and purchasers. Tanja listens to their needs and wishes whilst establishing mutual trust and respect to achieve their property goals.
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