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The University of Alabama has been home to many legends. Some examples of these legends are highlighted below. The list will be updated periodically. We invite you to submit your own suggestion for a legend.
Judith L. Bonner
Judy Bonner was the University's first female president, and had served as the provost and executive vice president prior to becoming president. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University and returned to the Capstone as a faculty member in the College of Human Environmental Sciences, where she eventually served as dean.
Guy Hubert Bailey
Guy Bailey served as UA's president in 2012. Prior to returning to UA, where he earned his bachelor's degree, Bailey served as president of Texas Tech University. Bailey left UA after 60 days as president to care for his ailing wife.
Robert E. Witt
Robert E. Witt served as president of the University from 2003-2012, when he accepted the chancellorship of the University of Alabama System. Immediately prior to joining the University, Witt served as president at the University of Texas at Arlington. Under his leadership, the Capstone saw extensive growth in enrollment, particularly from out-of-state students, and campus facilities.
Andrew A. Sorensen
Andrew Sorensen led the University from 1996-2002. He originally joined UA in 1990 as vice president for academic affairs after a stint as provost of the University of Florida. Sorenson helped the Capstone navigate a particularly troubled economic climate, promoted research and recruited National Merit Scholars.
E. Roger Sayers
Roger Sayers served as University president from 1988-1996. He joined UA as a faculty member, became director of the UA Arboretum, then vice president for academic affairs before being named president. Sayers launched a $165 million Campaign for America, which helped recruit Mercedes Benz to Tuscaloosa, positively impacting the greater Tuscaloosa economy to this day. Under his leadership, the University raised admission standards, and the National Alumni Association almost doubled its membership.
Joab Langston Thomas
Joab Thomas returned to the University to take the helm as president from 1981-1988, having previously served at UA as professor, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and vice president for student affairs before being named chancellor of North Carolina State University. During his tenure, the Capstone tripled its research funding, raised admission standards, established a core curriculum and a University-wide honors program, initiated the presidential scholars program and developed the UA Arboretum (Thomas served as the second director of the Arboretum).
F. David Mathews
David Mathews, a Capstone alumnus, served as University president from 1969-1980. Mathews was the youngest president in University history at the age of 33 when he began his tenure. From 1975-1977, Mathews served as secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for President Gerald Ford, during which time Richard Thigpen served as acting president.
Frank Anthony Rose
Frank Rose served as University president from 1958-1969, and oversaw the successful desegregation of the campus. As president, Rose served as the middle man between the U.S. Department of Justice and then-Governor George Wallace during the infamous stand in the schoolhouse door. During his tenure, Rose increased the size of the faculty; raised tens of millions of dollars in research funding; increased academic standards; expanded graduate programs and helped build national championship-winning football teams.
Oliver Cromwell Carmichael
Oliver Carmichael served as University president from 1953-1957, after serving as chancellor of Vanderbilt. Carmichael was president during the controversy surrounding Autherine Lucy Foster's enrollment as the first African American student to enroll at UA.
John Morin Gallalee
John Gallalee served as president at the Capstone from 1948-1953. Gallalee was supervisor of campus construction when he was named president, after serving as a professor. He oversaw great physical growth of the campus, including nine residence halls, two classroom buildings and a stadium expansion.
Raymond Ross Paty
Raymond Paty was named president in 1942 and served in that capacity until 1947. Prior to his presidency at UA, he was president at Birmingham Southern University. Hampered by reduced funding and rationing from World War II, Paty still advanced the campus, promoting research and starting the University Press. He also oversaw the establishment of a four-year accredited medical college (now UAB) as a branch of UA in Birmingham.
Richard Clarke Foster
Richard Foster served as University president from 1937-1941. He had earned his bachelor's degree from the University years earlier. Foster Auditorium was constructed and named after him in the year following his death.
George Hutcheson Denny
George Denny served as UA's president from 1911-1936. Prior to leading the Capstone, Denny served as president of Washington and Lee University. During his tenure at the University, he oversaw major expansion of enrollment and the physical campus. UA went from nine major buildings, 400 students and no paved streets or sidewalks when he assumed the presidency to 23 major buildings, 35 fraternity and sorority houses and nearly 5,000 students by the time he retired. Denny was beloved by the student body. Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are both named in his honor.
John William Abercrombie
John Abercrombie was president of the University from 1902-1911. A UA Law School graduate, he served as a state senator and as state superintendent of education prior to taking the helm at UA. During his presidency, Abercrombie successfully lobbied the legislature for significant funding increases and oversaw the modernization of University facilities, including electric lighting installation and a sewage system. He expanded both the medical school and the department of engineering. He went on to serve in the United States House of Representatives, then as Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Labor.
William Stokes Wyman
William Wyman served as president of the University from 1901-1902 after declining the position six times and serving as interim president four times previously. Prior to accepting the presidency, Wyman, a UA Law School graduate, was a University faculty member, teaching Latin and Greek. He also served as a state representative prior to his presidency.
James Knox Powers
James Powers served as president of the Capstone from 1897-1901. He returned to UA, where he earned his master's degree, after serving as president of Alabama State Normal College (present-day Alabama State University). During his time leading UA, Powers increased enrollment and faculty appointments to record numbers.
Richard Channing Jones
Richard Jones served as president at the Capstone from 1890-1897 after serving as a state senator. During his presidency, he also taught constitutional and international law at the University. Under his leadership, several sports programs were started, including football, track and tennis; and the crimson and white school colors were adopted. Jones was the first president to see female students enrolled at the University, after much persuasion from Julia Tutwiler.
Henry DeLamar Clayton
Henry Clayton led UA as president from 1886-1889 after serving as a circuit court judge and previously as a state representative. He served as president until his death.
Burwell Boykin Lewis
Burwell Lewis was University president from 1880 until his death in 1885. Prior to his role at the University, Lewis served as a state representative and a United States representative. The first UA graduate to serve as president, Lewis was responsible for increasing funding from Congress to rebuild the University physically and psychologically after the Civil War.
Josiah Gorgas
Josiah Gorgas served as president from 1878 until 1879, when he was too sick to maintain his role as president. Upon his illness, the Board of Trustees created the position of librarian for him, which his wife (Amelia Gayle Gorgas) succeeded upon his death.
Carlos Green Smith
Carlos Smith served as University president from 1874-1878. Smith was Julia Tutwiler's uncle and traveled around the state to recruit students, successfully increasing enrollment. It was during his tenure in 1878 when the Alabama State Legislature replaced the University's Board of Regents with a Board of Trustees.
Nathaniel Thomas Lupton
Nathaniel Lupton served as president of the University from 1871-1874, a particularly trying financial time in the University's history. Upton came to the University from Southern University (present-day Birmingham Southern University). He also served as the state chemist.
Matthew F. Maury
Matthew Maury served as University president in 1871. Maury had expertise as an astronomer, historian, oceanographer, meteorologist, cartographer, author, geologist, and educator. His uniform system of recording oceanographic data was adopted by navies and merchant marines around the world and was used to develop charts for all major trade routes. Several U.S. Navy ships have been named in his honor.
William Russell Smith
William Smith served as University president from 1870-1871, immediately after the Reconstruction Years following the Civil War. He had previously served as mayor of Tuscaloosa and as a state representative.
Landon Cabell Garland
Landon Garland was president of the University from 1855-1865, previously teaching English literature and history at UA. Garland was president during the Civil War and the burning of the campus. According to legend, his wife is known for having stopped the Union troops from burning down the President's Mansion.
Basil Manly
Basil Manly served as president of UA from 1837-1855. During his presidency, he established many reforms, including his support for the Anti-Dueling Society, which set out to prevent young men from settling disputes with guns. Manly also improved science programs at the University by hiring several notable faculty members. Manly strived to maintain a traditional education curriculum but recognized the need for liberal arts and professional education.
Alva Woods
Alva Woods was the University's first president, serving from 1831-1837. Having previously served as president of Transylvania University, Woods was also one of only four faculty members when UA opened its doors. Woods envisioned the University as a "cloistered school of rigid discipline and rigorous scholarship."
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The US and the Holocaust Review
There is a famous quote about history. As cliche as it sounds, it is the truth
If we don't learn from the past, we are doomed to repeat it.
The new PBS three-part documentary series, The US and the Holocaust premiered this past weekend. Co-created and co-directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein, actor Peter Coyote narrates the story of the near destruction of European Jewry from 1939 to 1945.
Within the film, there are interviews with historians, survivors, and readings from respected actors such as Meryl Steep, Paul Giamatti, and Liam Neeson. It does more than share what the events in our history books have already told us. It takes the viewer back in time to show what led the Shoah and repeats what most of us (hopefully) know. Though it's been nearly a century since World War II, it is clear to me that we have not learned from the experiences of that generation.
The thing that hit me immediately is that there are far too many parallels to what is happening now both in the United States and around the world. Xenophobia and hatred have once again become the norm. We have a former President who has authoritarian tendencies, refuses to accept the results of the previous Presidential election, and has convinced many that he is the victim.
What made me angry was the spoken and unspoken complicity of a majority of Americans at the time. Though this country is supposed to be the land of immigrants and freedom. Instead, it became a land of isolation and hypocrisy. That hypocrisy was clear in the first episode when the connection was made between the Nazi's racial laws and Jim Crow.
Do I recommend it? Absolutely. In fact, I would say that it is required viewing for every American.
The first two episodes are available for streaming on the PBS website. The third will air tomorrow night at 8PM.
P.S. After I watch or read anything about the Holocaust, I can't help but think of what the victims or the descendants might have given to the world. The late performer Olivia Newton-John was Jewish on her mother's side. Her maternal grandparents got out while it was still possible to do so. If they hadn't, it is very likely that she would have never been born and therefore, not entertained multiple generations of audiences.
Author WritergurlnyPosted on September 20, 2022 September 22, 2022 Categories History, Judaism, Politics, Television, TV ReviewTags 2020 Presidential Election, antisemitism, documentary, European Jewish, Immigrants, Jewish Holocaust survivors, Jim Crow, Ken Burns, Liam Neeson, Lynn Novick, Meryl Streep, Nazi racial laws, Olivia Newton-John, Paul Giamatti, PBS, Peter Coyote, Sarah Botstein, The Holocaust, The US and the Holocaust, World War II, xenophobia5 Comments on The US and the Holocaust Review
Do We Really Want a "Whites Only" President for Another Four Years?
Since we were children, Americans have been taught that we are a nation made up different people. But the one thing that binds us all together is that we are American.
As pretty as that statement is, it is a pipe dream, even in 2020. Racism and xenophobia still rule the day. It does not help when we have a President whose policies and beliefs essentially come down to one statement "whites only".
Though he may deny it or walk about what he has said, there is no denying that his man is a racist.
The question is do we want a President for another four years who believes in "whites only?"
I don't.
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Some aggrieved passengers of Qatar Airways on Tuesday caused a commotion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, over the airline's delay of their flight for two days.
Journalists report that the passengers had besieged the airline's check-in counter, demanding to be put on any available flight, to enable them to meet up with their engagements outside the country.
They had on Sunday boarded the flight at 10:00 a.m. enroute Doha, to connect to their respective destinations, only to be disembarked due to operational reasons.
One of the passengers, Rev. Segun Agbetuyi, in a text message sent to newsmen, said that they were taken to a hotel later on Sunday.
"They woke us all up at 4.30 a.m. this morning to bring us to the airport for boarding, only to get to the airport and find that no serious arrangements had been made,'' he said.
The spokesperson for the Lagos Airport Police Command, DSP Joseph Alabi, who confirmed the development, told newsmen that the issue had been resolved.
He said: "They have since left and the issue has been resolved. I learnt that there was a delay and the passengers were not happy.
On his part, a media consultant to the airline, who simply gave his name as Mr Mike, said the passengers were agitated because they had been in the hotel for two days and their flight had been delayed.
"They needed to get to their destinations and so when they came in here, it was a crowd but we have sorted out the issue and put some of them on the flight.
"The few of them that are remaining, we are taking them to other airlines,'' he said.
Newsmen report that Qatar Airways is obligated to compensate the passengers for the delay, in accordance with the provisions of Part 19 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs), 2015.


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Ol' Dirty Bastard's Bizarre Recording Session Detailed By A&R Rep
Published on: Apr 13, 2016, 9:10 AM
by Danielle Harling
Ol' Dirty Bastard allegedly requested Newports and Moet, and called assistants "white devils" while recording "Fantasy (Remix)."
According to an A&R rep for Mariah Carey's "Fantasy (Remix)," Ol' Dirty Bastard spazzed out numerous times while recording his verse for the song. While speaking with Billboard.com, the A&R rep, Cory Rooney revealed that the fun began as soon as ODB set foot in the studio.
"He finally showed up, three hours late, and when he got there, it was about 10:30 at night," Cory Rooney said. "He had been drinking, and was on the phone when he walked in. Irate, screaming at some girl how he's gonna come kill her, he's going to kick her ass…and then whispering, 'I love you.' Then screaming again. This went on for an hour…He finally came out and was like, 'Yo, pardon me, this bitch is driving me crazy. I need some Moet and Newports before we get into this record'… He started yelling at the assistants, calling them white devils, saying, 'You white devils, y'all don't want black people to have shit.'"
Rooney later revealed that ODB, who received $15,000 to rap on the song, recorded his verse for "Fantasy (Remix)" in between snooze sessions.
"He said one line — 'me and Mariah, go back like babies with pacifiers' — then paused, said, 'Yo, I need to take a break,' and went to sleep for 45 minutes," the A&R rep said. "He woke up and was like, 'Yo, let me hear what I did so far.' We played his one line back, he sang another line or two, and then slept for another hour. He would come up with a line, punch that in, go to sleep. He went to sleep 3 different times in the middle of trying to get that one verse done."
In regards to filming the music video for "Fantasy (Remix)," Rooney says it was "disastrous." He recalled the Wu-Tang rapper buying bags of clothing for the shoot with the company credit card, and later choosing to go shirtless.
"Tommy told us take my corporate credit card to the mall," Rooney said. "ODB disappeared for a minute, and we found him in a store trying to buy Louis Vuitton luggage. He said, 'I'm going to use it for a scene.' He came back [to the set] with all these bags of Tommy Hilfiger clothes and Timberlands. It was finally time for him to do his scene, and I promise you, he put on a pair of jeans and Timbs, and said, 'I'm not going to wear a shirt, I don't need no clothes'…Plus, Mariah turned him on to peach schnapps, which she used to always drink. He drank like two bottles of that. So between the hot sun and him drinking two bottles, what a disastrous day that was. The video was a miracle, a real miracle."
Cory Rooney's full account of the "Fantasy (Remix)" recording session and music video shoot with Ol' Dirty Bastard, can be found at Billboard.com.


In an "unprecedented move" by one of the globe's leading beauty brands, Humane Society International notes how these increasing efforts to ban animal testing in the cosmetics sphere may well be the "beginning of the end for cruel cosmetics". We spoke with Hannah Stuart, HSI Campaign Manager for #BeCrueltyFree Australia to find out how together they are moving towards their key objectives.
HSI and Unilever have participated in various national and international forums. For example, Unilever has cooperated with the scientific committee of the EU-funded research coordination project AXLR8 and is also a founding member of HSI's Human Toxicology Project Consortium.
"Our legislative goal is to move from the current 37 national animal testing bans to at least 50 within 5 years, thereby bringing an effective end to animal testing in the beauty industry globally. Our targets are Australia, the ASEAN region (7 countries), Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United States," shared Hannah Stuart, HSI Campaign Manager for #BeCrueltyFree Australia.
Together, the company behind household brands including TRESemme, Dove and Degree, hopes that this new collaboration will speed up policy change relating to contemporary non-animal approaches to consumer safety assessment. And in doing so, this will create worldwide regulatory acceptance.
Unilever and HSI's ultimate aim is that this drive will spur a shift in the international cosmetics space and lead to animal testing bans in 50 major beauty markets worldwide by 2023.
A key part of this new partnership will see Unilever back HSI's move to strengthen Australia's proposed cosmetic animal testing data ban within the Industrial Chemicals Bill 2017 and associated rules. In a bid to ensure these rules are consistent with European Union precedent, the duo want to ensure that the ban fully prohibits the use of new animal test data for cosmetics sold in Australia.
"The level of suffering caused to animals in this context cannot be justified, particularly in view of the fact that thousands of existing cosmetic ingredients can be reformulated to create new products without the need for animal testing," added Stuart.
The Australian Department of Health, which is responsible for the implementation of the proposed cosmetic animal test data ban, has stated its desire to align Australian regulations as much as possible with that of major trading partners, such as the European Union, the world's largest cosmetics market.
However, HSI expressed that the proposed wording of the Australian ban would still allow the submission of new animal test data for the purposes of safety substantiation of some cosmetic introductions. This scenario is prohibited under EU regulation.
Cosmetic chemicals that also have end uses in other product sectors would not be covered by the ban under the current wording of the ban within the Industrial Chemicals Bill 2017 and associated draft regulations.
Stuart goes on to say that here lies the problem as it is "very common for cosmetic chemicals to also be introduced for other purposes". As a result, the "proposed ban wording would leave consumers exposed to buying newly animal tested cosmetics even after the ban comes into force, deviating from the EU and Australian Government election commitments".
There are two core elements to achieving this: Incorporating complementary ban measures within the rules to ensure that cosmetic end uses of all chemical introduction categories are captured by the ban, and revising or removing unnecessary ban exemptions currently proposed in the draft rules.
"Collectively, these measures would ensure that post-ban animal test data could not be used to substantiate the safety of any cosmetic use of a chemical introduced in Australia," Stuart expressed.
Set to launch early 2019, Stuart shares HSI and Unilever's initial plans and hopes for the work of the multi-year, open collaboration to develop capability across companies and regulatory authorities. As a result, safety decisions for cosmetics are based exclusively on non-animal approaches.
Cosmetics brands including Unilever are using non-animal approaches to assess the potential hazards of cosmetic products and ingredients. They are also, however, using non-testing approaches such as combinations of exposure-based waiving such as threshold of toxicological concern, computational, and other tools to inform risk-based decision-making.
"This combination of hazard-focused 'Tox21' and exposure-led 'Risk21' approaches represents the future of safety assessment," confirmed Stuart.
Unilever and HSI share a common interest in promoting these non-animal approaches for the benefit of both government health authorities and other product and ingredient manufacturers, contract research organisations and safety scientists.
The priorities for building capability for the long-term revolve around the development and dissemination of education and training resources to share how Unilever and similar brands make cosmetic safety decisions using risk-based non-animal approaches, and gain broad acceptance for these approaches in key markets by 2023.
HSI and Unilever are currently at the beginning stages of curriculum development as their intent is not to duplicate in vitro method educational videos/hands-on training that already exist. Instead, they are set to analyse how the data produced from these can be combined with other information and applied to practical decision-making relating the safety of cosmetic product formulations and ingredients, using real-world case studies.
"One possibility we are exploring is the creation of a stand-alone module in the well-known e-learning platform Coursera in order to reach as wide an audience as possible, from students through to front-line safety assessors in industry and government," Stuart went on to say.
It will then aim to adapt the content into languages other than English, such as Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, and others, and identify suitable online platforms and other dissemination strategies to reach key audiences on a country-by-country basis.
"It is therefore of critical importance that the proposed ban is strengthened so that it better aligns with EU Regulations and international best practice. This can be achieved through complementary ban measures being made that would prohibit new animal-test data being used to substantiate the safety of any and all cosmetic uses of a chemical introduced in Australia, Stuart concluded.


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Kailyn Braxton, 6, and her mom, Bria Williams, the granddaughter and daughter of former deceased student-athlete Aldrey "Zach" Williams, carry a ball to be signed by players Dec. 10 at the dedication of the Coach Allen "Cutt" Cole Court at Henderson Middle School.
Coach Allen "Cutt" Cole takes the stage to thank and acknowledge former student athletes and former colleagues at Henderson Middle School, John Marshall and Marshall Walker high schools who came out on Dec. 10 for the dedication of the Henderson Middle School basketball court in his honor.
The last Confederate soldier on Richmond's streets, Gen. Ambrose Powell Hill Jr., better known as A.P. Hill, was removed Monday from its pedestal at the intersection of Hermitage and Laburnum Monday, Dec.12,2022. After the nearly eight hours it took to remove the statue, masonry workers then searched for the general's remains. They completed their task the next day after retrieving a skull, small bones and old cloth buried beneath molded stone under the monument. While the statue will be moved to an undisclosed location with 11 other city-owned monuments, Hill's remains were being moved to a gravesite in Culpeper, purchased by the City of Richmond for $1,000. Eventually the monuments will be donated to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, according to City officials.
Hip-hop artist Missy Elliott delivered the keynote address to some 400 graduating students at Norfolk State University on Dec. 10. The Portsmouth-born singer and songwriter was awarded the Presidential Commencement Medallion and an honorary doctorate of humanities. She is shown with Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, president of Norfolk State University.
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Families and friends of Richmond homicide victims gathered for the 32nd annual homicide victims' memorial in the lobby of City Hall on Dec. 8. The program remembers those who have lost their lives to violence.
John Burnley holds a photo of his daughter, Juanita Burnley, who was shot and killed in 2007.
As of Oct. 30, 2022, 51 lives have been lost this year in Richmond, according to Richmond Police Department's Major Crimes Unit. At this date in 2021, 67 lives were lost. For names of this year's homicide victims, visit: https://www.rva.gov/police/major-crimes-unit#


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India polls: Meet the biggest loser, he's unelected after 158 contests
In this photograph taken on September 11, 2013, Indian shop owner K. Padmarajan poses during campaigning in Vadodra in the western state of Gujarat. Indian shop owner K. Padmarajan doesn't feel like a loser. In fact, he sees much to celebrate in the 158 times he has run for public office and failed. Now he is standing in the constituency of election frontrunner Narendra Modi. -- FILE PHOTO: AFP
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NEW DELHI (AFP) - Indian shop owner K Padmarajan doesn't feel like a loser. In fact, he sees much to celebrate in the 158 times he has stood for public office and failed.
Starting out in 1988, he had a point to prove - to those who laughed at the ambitions of a man who repaired tyres for a living and to the cynics who scorned Indian democracy with all its flaws and inefficiencies.
"Back then, I owned a cycle puncture repair shop and a thought struck me that I, an ordinary man with an ordinary income and no special status in society, could contest the elections," he told AFP.
He lost. And then lost again and again. Over 26 years, he has competed hopelessly for local assembly seats and parliament, often standing against big names such as prime ministers A.B. Vajpayee or Manmohan Singh.
In all, he says he has forfeited 1.2 million rupees (S$25,000) in deposits tendered in his lonely pursuit, in the process earning a place in the Limca Book of Records, the national repository of India's eccentric record-making.
"I have never contested an election to win and the results just don't matter to me," laughs the entrepreneur whose tyre shop has flourished alongside his other business, a homeopathic medical practice.
His best result came in 2011 when he stood for an assembly seat in his home constituency of Mettur in southern Tamil Nadu state. He won 6,273 votes, raising the prospect that one day he could be victorious.
"I'm just someone who is very keen on getting people to participate in the electoral process and cast their vote and this is just my means of generating awareness on the same," he added.
On Wednesday, he will stand in Vadodara, the constituency of election frontrunner Narendra Modi in western Gujarat state, which goes to the polls in the latest stage of the country's mammoth election.
Results on May 16 are expected to confirm the return to power of Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after ten years in opposition in the 543-member national parliament.
"I always chose to contest against the newsmakers. At the moment, if there's one VIP who's making all the headlines, it's Narendra Modi," Mr Padmarajan explained by telephone.
FRUSTRATION YET PRIDE
Every five years India heads to the polls in what is always the world's biggest election, awe-inspiring in scale and unrivalled as a display of political self-determination.
Surveys show the 814-million-strong electorate in 2014 is fed up with corruption, worried about jobs and angry about rising prices.
One carried out by the US-based Pew Research Centre between December and January showed 70 per cent of respondents dissatisfied with the direction of the country.
But even after a term of government marked by a dysfunctional parliament and corruption scandals, faith in Indian democratic institutions remains strong.
Seventy-five per cent of respondents had "a lot" or "some" confidence in the lower house of parliament.
Election turnout so far has been high, with young voters leaving polling stations excitedly preparing their "fingie" for social media - a "selfie" showing one's finger marked with ink.
"Indian democracy is alive and well and very healthy," said Mr Jagdeep Chhokar from the Association for Democratic Reforms, a non-profit group that analyses election candidates.
"Every Indian without exception is proud of India being a democracy. Indians are very good and even smug that we are a democracy and China is not," he explained.
Mr Chhokar also says, however, that the chances of success for an independent such as Mr Padmarajan are very slim in a country where membership of a party, as well as money and muscle, is essential.
"Some order is required (in democracy) and in India, given the enormous size of the population, the need for order is even more. Political parties provide that function," he explained.
A new anti-corruption party showed it was possible to upset the established political order last year in Delhi state elections as it swept to power, but it is expected to struggle in the parliamentary polls.
Mr Padmarajan says he will continue as an independent and he clearly enjoys the attention because of his entry in the Limca Book of Records.
While he is the biggest living election loser, however, another man holds the record for the total number of failures. Kaka Joginder Singh, who died in 1998, stood for office more than 300 times.
"The same people who laughed at the idea when I stood in my first elections are now on my side and would like to see me contest as many elections as I can in this lifetime," he said.


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*Result per share is calculated on the average number of registered shares during the period.
OptiFreeze defined two focus areas during 2018, OptiFlower and OptiDry. Tests of the OptiFreeze system were carried out at the customers' sites in both areas. Those tests were co-financed by the customers.
Two Letter of Intents (LOI) have been signed during the period. In OptiFlower we are now working very close with one of the leading global players. Tests that are co-financed by the customer continue at the OptiFreeze facility to widen the varieties of flowers that can be treated. The second LOI was signed by one of the largest European distributors of dried spices and herbs.
The co-operation with the customer within the OptiFlower segment resulted in the first sales of an OptiCept line in September 2018. The line is being produced right now and will be delivered in January 2019. This line is a customized production line that will be installed at one of their farms.
OptiFreeze had a net income of 812,278 SEK during the period of Q3. This income comes from customer tests, customer paid development, and a signing fee when the first sale of the OptiCept system. The burn rate of 2018 is consistent with the one of 2017. The company finances are in line with the long-term plan that we are following.
At the time of writing, OptiFreeze is producing the OptiCept line for the customer within the OptiFlower segment. The production of the line is according our plans and the delivery date is scheduled to January 2019. The production will start in Kenya, and to speed up the production start we have already started to treat flower cutting from the Kenya farm at our premises in Lund. The results with different kinds of cuttings are in line with the targets set. The next phase with this customer is to sign a formal cooperation agreement. It's both parties' intention to sign this before the delivery of the OptiCept line in January.
Earlier, it has been announced that each process line sold in the OptiFlower segment will generate a net sales margin between 7.5 MSEK and 15 MSEK over a five-year period. The estimated numbers are expected to come from the capital sales of the OptiCept line, annual sales of OptiCap (additives) and finally a royalty income per treated product (flower plant). We expect to sell and install 10 lines to customers in the next 3 years in the OptiFlower segment. When the estimated numbers were announced, a caution approach was taken since we are introducing a new technology to the flower market that has an estimated size of 250 billion Euros. Nevertheless, our technology can change and re-structure the whole supply-chain of the flower industry.
OptiFreeze has been in contact with all five big players within the flower/plant industry. We received a sharp interest from all five. Apart from the customer mentioned above, we are doing customer tests with another one of the five. We are currently discussing how to continue these tests. It is obvious that our technology will not only be good to have to our customers, it will be essential. It is our goal to make the OptiFreeze technology a standard treatment method to all flower cuttings and further on to apply our technology to cut flowers and other kinds of plant cuttings.
OptiFreeze has been working with two different customers within the OptiDry segment for some time. During the projects, we gained experience on how to implement our system to the industrial level. There are several challenges in the OptiDry segment, one being that the customers have different kinds of seasonal products. Different products require customized systems for product handling. We have come to the conclusion that products like carrots and white beets require another treatment chamber than leafier product and herbs. Therefore, we are now discussing how to develop and implement the OptiCept system together with one of our potential customers where both parties invest and take risks together to make a customized system.
The benefits of applying the OptiFreeze technology on fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices before drying, is certainly a reduction in drying time in the range of 20-50 %. This will mean that our customers save tremendous amounts of energy and it will allow them to increase their capacity without investing in a new dryer. For some products under certain conditions, it will also preserve the aroma, taste and color of products better, which in general will lead to a high quality "premium dried product".
Our focus has been on OptiFlower and OptiDry during 2018 and as a consequence we have been less active in the OptiFresh and OptiFreeze segments. We have a continued dialogue with potential customers and we are creating customer awareness. We are also working on the general approvals needed for processing food. Both these segments represent an enormous opportunity for Optifreeze, but the time to market breakthrough is expected to be longer than for OptiFlower.
Looking ahead, OptiFreeze is in line with previously defined financial targets and estimates to reach breakeven results during 2020. We will continue to focus on the OptiFlower and OptiDry segments. With our current customer in the OptiFlower segment, we aim to explore new applications with the same technology applied to cut flowers, fruits, vegetable cuttings and other plant materials as well as applying the same technology with different purposes. OptiFreeze will also work on development and sales activities in the OptiDry segment where we see big opportunities.
It feels good that OptiFreeze is in line with targets set, financial ones as well as technological ones. I'm looking forward to entering the last period of the year, together with co-workers and customers, current and potential ones.
The present interim report has not been audited by the company"s auditors.
This information is such information as OptiFreeze AB (publ) is obliged to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
The information was provided, through the contact of the following contact person, for publication on November 29th, 2018.


The mercury is dipping in the city, and the weatherman has forecast more chilly days and nights in the year end.
This is minus 6 deg from the normal temperature during this season.
The year end evening is also forecast to be very chilly and can be around 9 deg or even lesser so all those venturing out for parties do take along your woolens.
The Forecast says minimum will be around 10 and max 28.
The all-time low for December was recorded on 4-12-1970 which was 7.7.
In 2016 the lowest in December was recorded on 10-12-2016 which was 8.9.


The LdM Painting, Drawing and Mixed Media Department utilizes its unparalleled access to museums, festivals, and contemporary artists' studios in the richest of environments, where creative genius has given rise to priceless artworks for centuries. The incredible masterpieces that students encounter will provide the inspiration needed to fuel individual creation and expression.
Courses will help stimulate and advance students' artistic ability and perceptual awareness. Technical procedures and techniques are paired with exploring and expressing personal and professional creativity. Each course involves multiple stages, usually starting from the fundamentals and moving on to a more advanced approach to art making. At every level, lessons aim to challenge and bring out each student's own natural expression.


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Lebanon's Economic Collapse and Outside Intervention
Nov 30, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Michael Young: senior editor at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut
The Institute for the Transregional Study of the Contemporary Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia
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TRI Talk on Tuesday, 30 November - Lebanon's Economic Collapse and Outside Intervention
This talk examines how outside actors are interacting with Lebanon's present crisis. As the country's economic system has worsened, and as the state's reach has reduced, new spaces have opened to outside actors. These can now play a role in Lebanon, to different degrees and in novel ways. This outside intervention has rubbed against Iran and Hezbollah's domination of the Lebanese system, but it has begun to alter their control—not so much to challenge their power as to try to affirm alternative stakes in the system. While this development is unlikely to lead to a fundamental shift in power structure soon, it has generated dynamics that could well have a bearing in the medium and long term. Moreover, unless Arab countries realize that the only way to challenge Iran's regional power is to build their own alignments in Arab states now dominated by Iran, whether in Lebanon or Syria or Yemen, Tehran's hegemony will remain unchallenged. A view that sees the challenge of Iran as a zero-sum struggle, we will achieve little. And while regimes like the one in Syria may play the Arabs (or others) off against Iran for their own benefit, sticking to a policy that insists that the only desirable goal is the elimination Iran's influence from the region is unrealistic and will surely fail.
Michael Young is a senior editor at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, where he is also editor of Diwan, the blog of the Carnegie Middle East program. He was previously opinion editor of the Daily Star (2003-2016), and is the author of The Ghosts of Martyrs Square: An Eyewitness Account of Lebanon's Life Struggle (2010). He has lived in Lebanon since 1970, with a brief interruption from 1985 to 1992.


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Montreal, Beyond the Festival – Jazz/Art in the Cathedral
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December 7, 2022 December 9, 2022 Sheila Horne Mason4229
Matt Herskowitz and Mademoiselle Balladin © Kevin R. Mason
Professor Norman Cornett ©Kevin R. Mason
The Montreal Jazz Festival, officially titled Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, fills the city with so much music, that it spills over beyond the Festival itself. One of the most notable events was a series of concerts/art exhibitions hosted and curated by eminent Canadian Religious Studies scholar and host of numerous interviews with jazz musicians (that he calls "Dialogic" sessions), Professor Norman Cornett.
The exhibition and concert series, Jazz/Art in the Cathedral, was held at Cathédral Christ Church Montréal. From June 29 to July 10, there was an exhibition that featured the artwork of the following artists: Janet Read, Juan Aquino, Sandra Morellato, Richard Duret, Maurice Murphy, Sekai, Helene Routhier, Noelle Lemos, Helene DeSerres, Suzanne Ledoux, and John Pohl. There were also several events that featured music.
Holy Ground: Encountering God in the City
The series started with a lovely Jazz Vespers, Holy Ground: Encountering God in the City, on Sunday, July 3, in collaboration with Professor Cornett. The Reverend Dr. Deborah Meister served as celebrant, pianist Matt Herskowitz performed, and vocalist Ranee Lee (who won the Oscar Peterson Award at this year's Festival) was the homilist.
There were several readings of quotations and scriptures by Marie-Claire Fournier, Esther Guillen, Robert King, Diana Bouchard, and Michel Gagnon, in both French and English, that included "Thanks" by W.S. Merwin and a reading from "St. Augustine, City of God." Matt Herskowitz (Juno, Felix, and Grammy nominee, who was one of Dave Brubeck's favorite pianists) played beautifully throughout the service, and his repertoire included "Song of Moses" by Aaron Keyes, and "All Good Things," which was composed by Herskowitz. In this service, Matt showed just how powerful a piano alone can be, and he followed a prayer with another of his compositions, a moving blend of jazz, blues, and gospel that was a thing of beauty to hear.
Ranee Lee © Kevin R. Mason
Juno Award winner, member of the Order of Canada, author, and educator Ranee Lee gave an illuminating homily, and here are some excerpts from it:
"Music is a Universal Language. It has the unique ability to communicate and connect us to the universe in ways that cannot be found elsewhere. The Universe is the creation of the Holy Architect, and we are the energy that emanates from the Creator.
In theory, jazz is a powerful spiritual communicator…Throughout history, music has been used in cultural and spiritual ceremonies in ways to survive, find strength, and build endurance. Whether in the form of a cappella singing, chanting, or percussions, it was proven to be spiritual…Jazz music is the offspring, and…if we are open to the saving and healing powers of jazz, it often resonates on a much deeper and individual level…The music of jazz embraces influences from every and any genre of music and is open to influencing any and all other styles in return. This distinction has allowed me, from personal experience, to gratefully explore the landscapes of my own performances as a jazz vocalist.
Whatever your desired choice of music, it does affect the mind, body, and spirit in substantial ways. Think of the times…when…music has been the soundtrack of a particular or important event in your life…Its uniqueness can fill you with an indescribable sense of presence and community, this is a spiritual, and musical moment!…Because music is an emotional conduit that carries our feelings and sentiments in lyrics or instrumental phrases and is rhythmically balanced like the beating of the heart…The art form of jazz…instrumentally or lyrically…imports significant talents that represent the human connection…When we consider the music of jazz, it is a form of worship.
Each note can reflect eternal passion, and reverence that identifies the soulfulness in the interpretation and performance of the players, composers, and the arrangers spiritually…When we connect to…the audience who shares the same jazz experience, we ultimately commune in spirituality.
In ancient times…humans relied on notes and melodies for spiritual and religious worship, because they recognized the true power of music, much as we experience it today in our hymns, songs of worship and gospel music. But as far back as 3000 BC, society would strictly keep music only for religious ceremonies and the elite. Eventually music would be adopted by the common people…finally uniting us as jazz enthusiasts…When we speak of the music of jazz and the universality in which it's perceived, its musical rituals, and individual contribution become collective goals…I personally experience the positive, and liberating venerable commandments of jazz, and it is therapeutic!
In a most significant demonstration of spiritual connections, the outstanding devout contributions to the art form of jazz are reinforced by numerous notable instrumentalists and vocalists alike, drawing from their inward beliefs and convictions, reinforced by the strengths of their musical knowledge and performances, all seem to work in synchronicity…A quote…from Dizzy Gillespie:…"When I encountered the Baha'i Faith, it all went along with what I had always believed. I believed in the oneness of mankind. I believed we all come from the same source, that no race of people is inherently superior to any other." Becoming a Baha'i influenced Gillespie's life in every way. He wrote that it gave him "a new concept of the relationship between God and man—between man and his fellow man—man and his family." "I became more spiritually aware, and when you're spiritually aware, that will be reflected in what you do."
John Coltrane was perhaps the most outspoken spiritual jazz musician…In the liner notes of his recording of A Love Supreme (1965), Coltrane states that in '57 he experienced: "By the grace of God, a spiritual awakening which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more productive life. At that time, in gratitude, I humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make others happy through music." He presented it as a spiritual declaration that his musical devotion was now intertwined with his faith in God. In many ways, the album mirrors Coltrane's spiritual quest that grew out of his personal troubles, including a long struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.
Harpist and pianist Alice Coltrane's legacy has been somewhat shrouded by the legacy of her husband, John Coltrane. In fact, few know that she replaced McCoy Tyner as pianist in John Coltrane's quartet until Coltrane's death in 1967. [She was] an incredibly gifted avant-garde musician, composer, and arranger, who was also deeply moved by two spiritual experiences that subsequently became integral to her body of work. Left alone to raise her four children, Alice Coltrane sought truth through meditation and prayer, and traveled to India. There she said, she was called into God's service. As a result, her work incorporates many of the aspects of India's Hindustani musical traditions like drones, ragas, Tabla drum, and sitar. Her innovative work, especially her collaborations with saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, are…sublime.
The name Duke Ellington is synonymous as a contributor to the foundation of big band jazz, and a legendary composer of many great works of historic arrangements, but equally he was highly influenced by his Christian roots. In a spiritual biography, he is quoted to say, that his great passion…springs from the awareness of the presence of God in all of life! Ellington's "Black, Brown and Beige Fantasy" which also featured the angelic and soulful sounds of Mahalia Jackson, is a wonderful example of the music of Faith, Soul, and Jazz.
We don't have to revisit the past of great spiritual music influences, in our own community and presence today, we have a genuine spiritual music advisor. He is known as a great musician, a brilliantly skilled pianist with passion, love and empathy that shines as the spirit moves through him pouring out grace and soulfulness with friendship and humanity… Players and listeners alike are filled with the serenity and benediction of his message through his spirituality and the music of Oliver Jones.
Jazz musicians often see themselves as musical story tellers, which I have a strong and personal connection to as well…I have recently read that the word "music" is divided into two parts. Mus: which translates in Hebrew to "Something that's been taken out-of-something" i.e., improvisation, and ic: which means "Spirit" in Ancient Egyptian, making music by definition, Spiritual!…Jazz is sometimes cool, sometimes hot, sometimes simple and uncomplicated. Sometimes complicated, sometimes serious, sometimes playful, sometimes easy, and sometimes intense, sometimes adventurous, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes happy, and sometimes lamenting, sometimes smooth, sometimes explorative, sometimes elegant, sometimes no holds barred, sometimes swinging, sometimes straight, sometimes chaotic, and sometimes highly structured and orderly, sometimes grooves hard, and sometimes suspends all sense of time! Sometimes improvisational, sometimes traditional. But always personal!…In any case, the interpretive nature of jazz is a universe in itself… and jazz is spiritual!…Amen!
Pianist Matt Herskowitz ©Kevin R. Mason
After the homily, Matt Herskowitz played a sparkling rendition of Carole King's "You've Got a Friend." He followed with Juan Filipe Herrera's "Almost Livin' Almost Dyin'," which was a powerful protest against police brutality. Herskowitz played a vibrant version of Prince's song "The Cross," and after a reading from The Revelation to Saint John, Matt played a vivid version of Steve Windwood's "Back in the High Life Again." The final reading was from American monk Thomas Merton, after which Herskowitz performed "There's a Leak in This Old Building" by A.C Littlefield. This was an old-time, rousing church song that was played with fire by Matt. This service was inspiring for all the attendees, and the perfect spiritual break for busy Festival goers.
Matt Herskowitz and Mademoiselle Balladin
Mademoiselle Balladin © Kevin R. Mason
On July 5, the duo of Matt Herskowitz and French vocalist Mademoiselle Balladin performed beautiful musical selections in an emotional and introspective concert, with some percussive numbers. The songs included "Silence," the light and up-tempo "Irrésolue," "Chanter," "Aquatique," "Caméléon," the bluesy "L'heure du Goûter," and beautiful ballad "Bergamote." Matt performed with passion and enthusiasm, and Mademoiselle Balladin charmed the audience with her unique song stylings.
Notably, Herskowitz and Mademoiselle Balladin had only met two days earlier, since this was her first time performing in North America. Despite the shortness of their acquaintance, there was a wonderful unity of improvisation and purpose in their duets at Christ Church Cathédral. All the donations that day went to Balladin's charity organization for children, Arts & Enfance. This organization is dedicated to having art help sick children to recover, and children in precarious positions move towards resilience.
Martin Duckworth and Oliver Jones reminisce © Kevin R. Mason
July 6 was the final day of Jazz/Art in the Cathedral. Professor Norman Cornett discussed the artwork that was on display, then introduced Canadian living legend, pianist Oliver Jones. Professor Cornett also discussed the documentary film Oliver Jones in Africa. Celebrated filmmaker Martin Duckworth, who directed the documentary, was also in attendance. Duckworth has received Government of Quebec's Prix Albert-Tessier, which is given to individuals for an outstanding career in Quebec cinema, and he spoke briefly about the documentary.
Professor Norman Cornett and Oliver Jones © Kevin R. Mason
Then, Oliver Jones was escorted to the part of the Cathedral where the artwork was displayed. Once he got to the place where the exhibit was held, Jones commented on each of the artists' work, offering a musician's perspective in his approach to his musical gifts and made comparisons to the artists' creations. Sandra Morellato, Janet Read, Suzanne Ledoux, Sekai, John Pohl, and Juan Aquino were the artists who were there in person, presenting their very individual and different takes on art.
Oliver Jones © Kevin R. Mason
Professor Cornett reminisced about a special Dialogic session with Jones and Duckworth, while he was teaching a class. He said, "I told all my students that for Oliver Jones to come into my classroom is like being a little boy again." Cornett then spoke of watching The Wonderful World of Disney on his family's Black and white TV in the 1950s, reciting the Disney closing theme to his students as Jones began playing the theme on the classroom piano. Oliver Jones was surprised that Cornett would remember that occasion. On the way out of the art exhibition area, Jones passed a piano, and he could not resist performing an impromptu, sumptuous and lovely "When You Wish Upon a Star" in honor of having performed it at that Dialogic session 20 years ago. It was a touching and sentimental moment, and although Oliver is largely retired from performing, he has not lost a step on the piano!
Featured Artists Sandra Morellato & Sekai ©Kevin R. Mason
After the exhibition, a question-and-answer period followed where the artists replied to queries about their work. Then, prize-winning pianist Matt Herskowitz (who Cornett described as a chameleon who is very adaptable) and Mademoiselle Balladin (whose given name is Camille Rousset, is also a lawyer and writer, as well as being a jazz singer) once again took the stage. The songs they performed ranged from emotive and melancholic to sultry and bluesy, and this concert was a wonderful closing for Professor Cornett's presentations. This series of events was a feast for both the eyes and the ears, and a great addition to the music that takes place in the city during Festival International de Jazz de Montréal!
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A trio of decades: Goldings, Bernstein and Stewart
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Agitation, Change in bowel habits, Confusion and Depressed mood
WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms agitation, change in bowel habits, confusion and depressed mood including Medication reaction or side-effect, Alzheimer's disease, and Dementia with Lewy bodies.
There are 60 conditions associated with agitation, change in bowel habits, confusion and depressed mood. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.
Dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies is a brain disorder that causes problems managing memory and movement.
Hypothyroidism (adult)
Hypothyroidism your body functions slow down, making you gain weight and feel tired all the time.
Epilepsy (temporal lobe)
Epilepsy is a condition marked by seizures.
Dehydration (Children)
Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes dry and sticky mouth, tearless crying, and more in children.
Encephalitis is swelling and inflammation of the brain from an infection causing sleepiness, fever, and more.
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Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings between depression and mania.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system causing difficulties with balance, speech, and movement.
Porphyria is a condition that can affect the nerves and skin, making the skin extremely sensitive to sunlight.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause tension, depression, and other symptoms of anxiety.
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An intracranial hematoma occurs after a head injury and causes headache, drowsiness, confusion, and more.
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An insulin reaction is the result of low blood sugar and causes anxiety, hunger, shaking, dizziness, and more.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, weakness, sleepiness, numbness, weakness, and more.
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Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes low blood pressure, weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.
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Seasonal depression occurs every year during a certain season, causing anxiety, moodiness, and more.
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During simple partial epileptic seizures, people remain fully conscious, able to respond to external stimuli.
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During complex partial seizures, people lose consciousness briefly.
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Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition that can cause muscle twitches, seizures, cramps, tingling, and more.
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Symptoms of intoxication include euphoria, slowed reaction time, dizziness, confusion, numbness, and more.
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Mad cow disease is spread to humans by eating infected cows causing depression, anxiety, psychosis, and more.
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The symptoms of methanol poisoning include trouble breathing, blindness, headache, dizziness, and more.


On 21st November 2010 we went to see and listen to Juliette Gréco at the Royal Festival Hall. I was amazed by her following; the great hall was packed to the rafters. The audience hold their breath when she came in, a frail shadow walking on stage, one wondering if she would make it to the microphone stand. Her deep voice was still there to be heard. A bit hesitant at times and a couple of mistakes, but Juliette Gréco is a legend and she was protected by her aura and the public was hundred per cent behind her. She had us in the palm of her hand. She sung all the classics plus a few modern chansons inspired by today's rebels. She even had a go at some form of rap. The public was composed of young people delighted by this icon of the Fifties' left bank (Saint-Germain-des-Prés). When the last note was played the audience erupted in applause and gave her a standing ovation, but that was not enough and when she came back on stage she was given a second one.
Thank you Juliette Gréco for keeping the flame burning.
Long live the French Chanson.
If you are fans of Juliette Gréco, you might know many of her Chansons but you might not have come accross this recitative called Le bestiaire de Paris witten in "alexandrins" by Bernard Dimey. The poem is read by Gréco and Pierre Brasseur on an original score by Francis Lai played on the accordion. You can listen to the poem by clicking here.


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Ikatan Bay és una via fluvial a l' estat nord-americà d'Alaska. La badia i l'estret d'Isanotski separen l'illa Unimak de la península d'Alaska. Han estat utilitzats per embarcacions lleugeres, destinades al servei del riu Yukon, per passar dels ports de Puget Sound a St. Michael.

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Ikatan Bay, al costat nord de la península d'Ikatan , té una longitud d'aproximadament 3,75 quilòmetres i 5 quilòmetres de llargada en direcció sud-oest, i està lliure d'onades, excepte amb vents del nord cap al'est. L'illa de Sankin , situada a 1,6 km del costat nord de la badia, és alta, amb una cimera arrodonida i herbosa; un escull s'estén des de l'illa cap al punt més proper de la península. La badia de Sankin es troba al nord-oest de l'illa de Sankin.

L'extrem sud-oest d'Ikatan Bay està separat d'Otter Cove per un istme de 20 a 30 peus d'alt; un riu entra a la badia d'Ikatan enmig d'aquesta terra baixa, i un escupir submergit, que cau bruscament a més de 20 braces de fondària, es desprèn de la seva boca. Acostant-se a la badia d'Ikatan des del sud-oest, l'únic perill conegut és Pankof Breaker, que es troba a poc més de 2 quilòmetres del punt sud-est a l'entrada d'East Anchor Cove. Hi ha un bon ancoratge al bosc al costat oest de Ikatan Point.

El punt sud a l'entrada de la badia d'unes 9 braces de fondària, amb el fons de sorra i fang, amb protecció dels vents del sud-est al sud-oest. El millor ancoratge a la badia d'Ikatan de tots els vents del sud està en el seu costat sud de la baixa divisió de càrrega al port de Dora. També hi ha un bon ancoratge al costat nord de la badia, a 2,25 quilòmetres a l'oest de l'illa de Sankin, amb 10 braces de fondària, fons de sorra, protegit dels vents del nord del país, però mal exposats als vents de l'est i del sud. L'estret d'Isanotski té la seva entrada al sud a l'extrem nord-oest de la badia d'Ikatan.

Traders Cove, al costat oriental de l'estret d'Isanotski a unes 7 milles per sobre de l'entrada de la badia d'Ikatan, és un bon refugi d'ancoratge. Morzhovoi, una missió i poble natal, es troba al costat sud. La pujada mitjana de la marea a Ikatan Bay és de 4,5 peus. A la estreta part meridional de l'estret d'Isanotski, els corrents de les marees tenen una velocitat de 7 a 9 milles o més, i es diu que pràcticament el corrent canvia de sentit al voltant de tres hores després de la marea alta (o baixa) a Ikatan Bay.

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 Aquest article incorpora text d'una publicació ara en el domini públic: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey and H. C. Graves' "United States Coast Pilot: Alaska. Part II. Yakutat Bay to Arctic Ocean" (1916)

Vegeu també
 Isanotski Strait
 Francisco Galí

Enllaços externs

 Isanotski Strait, Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey

Ikatan
Ikatan

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// been fetched/calculated by the ContentHashFetcher, and vends them out for
// use in ContentVerifyJob's.
class ContentHashReader {
 public:
  enum class InitStatus {
    // Extension has no hashes for resources verification.
    HASHES_MISSING,

    // Extension has hashes files, but they are unreadable or corrupted.
    HASHES_DAMAGED,

    // Resource doesn't have entry in hashes, and this is as expected since
    // extension doesn't have such resource.
    NO_HASHES_FOR_NON_EXISTING_RESOURCE,

    // Resource doesn't have entry in hashes, but it should be there.
    NO_HASHES_FOR_RESOURCE,

    // Ready to verify resource's content.
    SUCCESS
  };

  ~ContentHashReader();

  // Factory to create ContentHashReader to get expected hashes for the file at
  // |relative_path| within an extension.
  // Must be called on a thread that is allowed to do file I/O. Returns an
  // instance whose success or failure type can be determined by calling
  // status() method. On failure, this object should likely be discarded.
  static std::unique_ptr<const ContentHashReader> Create(
      const base::FilePath& relative_path,
      const scoped_refptr<const ContentHash>& content_hash);

  InitStatus status() const { return status_; }

  // Return the number of blocks and block size, respectively. Only valid after
  // calling Init().
  int block_count() const;
  int block_size() const;

  // Returns a pointer to the expected sha256 hash value for the block at the
  // given index. Only valid after calling Init().
  bool GetHashForBlock(int block_index, const std::string** result) const;

 private:
  explicit ContentHashReader(InitStatus status);

  InitStatus status_;

  // The blocksize used for generating the hashes.
  int block_size_ = 0;

  std::vector<std::string> hashes_;

  DISALLOW_COPY_AND_ASSIGN(ContentHashReader);
};

}  // namespace extensions

#endif  // EXTENSIONS_BROWSER_CONTENT_HASH_READER_H_

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Emerald Twister Douglas Fir has attractive bluish-green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The needles are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.
Emerald Twister Douglas Fir is a multi-stemmed evergreen tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
Emerald Twister Douglas Fir will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.


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J.R. Celski crashes in 1000m, will not advance
By Maggie Hendricks February 15, 2014 6:06 am
By Lindsay H. Jones
SOCHI — J.R. Celski, the best American medal hope in men's short-track speedskating, crashed in the 1000m quarterfinals and will not advance.
Celski tripped on a block and slid in the boards. He did not finish in the final quarterfinal heat.
American Eduardo Alvarez also crashed in the quarterfinals after he was taken out by Canadian Charles Hamelin and did not advance.
Chris Creveling also failed to advance after finishing third in his quarterfinals. The Americans still have yet to win a medal in short-track skating in Sochi.


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The Fresh Talent – Working in Scotland Scheme (FTWiSS) was a UK immigration scheme which was launched to deal with problems of population decline and skill shortages in Scotland. It ended on 29 June 2008, when it was replaced by Tier 1 (Post Study Work).  FTWiSS allowed non-EEA nationals who successfully complete a relevant Scottish degree or postgraduate qualification to work or set up a business in the UK for 24 months without needing a Work Permit. The principle of the scheme, and of its successor, is to retain skilled and educated graduates as part of the UK labour force, who will switch into a longer-term work scheme such as the Work Permit scheme or Tier 1 (General), formerly the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme.

FTWiSS and the similar International Graduates Scheme was replaced on 30 June 2008 by a new 2-year scheme, Tier 1 (Post Study Work), as part of the UK's roll out of a points-based immigration system. Tir 1 (Post Study Work was itself abolished in March 2012.

See also
Immigration to the United Kingdom
TalentScotland

External links
 Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme

Immigration to Scotland


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BET announced this week that Lecrae's song "Nuthin," the first single off his upcoming album Anomaly, is nominated for best Impact Track at its 2014 Hip Hop Awards.
"The record has the Christian MC pointing out the flaws with rappers today who obsess over material possessions and put money above all. Real talk," wrote BET.
The award show will be held on Tuesday, October 14 at 8 p.m. ET.
Follow Lecrae on Twitter at @lecrae.


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Emmanuel Ceysson
Emmanuel Ceysson is one of the world's leading harpists. He recently took up the position as Principal harp at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, after a successful career at Opera de Paris lasting nine years. Since 2005 he has been a presence in such leading venues on the international musical scene as the Wigmore Hall, the Salle Gaveau, Carnegie Hall, the Vienna Konzerthaus, and the Berlin Philharmonie, where his appearances in recital, concerto repertoire and chamber music regularly win high praise from the press. His unfailing commitment to his instrument has earned him the highest international distinctions. In rapid succession, he won the Gold Medal and a special performance prize at the USA International Harp Competition (Bloomington) in 2004, First Prize and six special prizes at the New York Young Concert Artist Auditions in 2006, and First Prize at the prestigious ARD Competition in Munich in September 2009, thus becoming the first harpist to obtain awards at thee major international events.
Recent concert highlights include the Glière Concerto for Harp with the Grazer Philharmonisches Orchester at the Stefaniensaal of Graz and with the Prague Radio Symphony at the Gstaad Festival. Upcoming chamber music engagements include performances at the Hong Kong Chamber Music Festival, a recital at the Frick Collection, New York, with Quatuor Voce, his debut with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in the Summer of 2019, solo recitals at the Teatro del Lago, Chile, performances at the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Faure Impromptu for Harp Op 86 in Hong Kong, Mozart Concerto for Harp and Flute K299 with the Vivaldi Orchestra (Italy) and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra (Canada). Recent and upcoming appearances include performances at Classical Tahoe, the Gliere Concerto for Harp with the Tapiola Sinfonietta, Finland, the Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp with the Cincinatti Symphony Orchestra and the Springfield Symphony, and a recital with Joyce DiDonato at Carnegie Hall.
He was Visiting Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London from 2005 to 2009 and has taught at the International Summer Academy in Nice since 2010. He also gives regular masterclasses in France and in the course of his foreign tours and appearances.
In 2010, Emmanuel Ceysson was nominated in the category 'Solo Instrumental Discovery' at the Victoires de la Musique Classique. In November 2011 he received a Prix d'Encouragement from the Académie des Beaux-Arts de l'Institut de France (Fondation Simone Del Duca) in recognition of his distinguished early career. Mr. Ceysson is a Naïve recording artist since January 2012 when he released Opéra Fantaisie, a solo album based upon famous operatic arias.
He has given recitals and educational residencies at countless international venues including the Wolf Trap Foundation in Virginia, North Orange County Community Concerts Association in California, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Michigan, Mary Baldwin College in Virginia, the Washington Center for the Performing Arts (WA), and Emporia Arts Council in Kansas.
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First known image of Pluto (1930).
These are the images in which Pluto was found, because it changed position between the two images while the background stars stayed fixed.
Pluto is a planet,. Pluto has spent it's life believing that it is a planet and doing planet like things. Modern thinking has taught us that planetness is largely a social construct, invented by a white, male, exclusionary, heterosexual patriarchy. As such, it is wrong to force a micro-aggressive name on this entity. "Planetoid" indeed.
Pluto is what it wishes to be and glories in the flowering of it's planethood!!
HONK if you support Pluto's planethood!
Bruce wrote: My son didn't understand why I kept yelling HONK HONK HONK, but someday he will.
Subtle indoctrination to accept authority.
If you're smarter than a 5th grader you'd know better than to take multiple choice tests that are little better than push polls.
Eris or Sedna or some Oort Cloud world yet unnamed.
Bruce, if your son was a real smartarse, he'd have disallowed the question. Pluto and Neptune are both furthest from the son at times, due to Pluto's eccentric orbit.
And it's still a boring rock.
asthmatic camel wrote: And it's still a boring rock.
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Liquid during the early stages?
Abdul Alhazred wrote: If you're smarter than a 5th grader you'd know better than to take multiple choice tests that are little better than push polls.
You just described every SC poll ever.
Probably because that far out there's just fewer objects in the same volume of space, hence fewer collisions. There are still a few craters you can see in the other photos though.
Charon doesn't appear to have a lot of craters either.
They are implicitly admitting it was a planet all along.
Honk honk honk ... Bastards.
I guess there are more craters there than on the close-up of Pluto, no?


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