Autumn is a great time for a Hair Change!
After a long hot summer it's been a nice change to get some cooler weather. I drove down to Thredbo over the Easter break and for those of you who have never been to the snowy's in winter or any other time of the year it is a must do.
Last week the team at Hair by Phd Parramatta and Carlingford underwent some styling training with the amazing Teneile Robinson. Teneile is the Creative Director for Cloud Nine Australia and this is the third time we have been lucky enough to have her do a training session with our team.
Weird, out-there, crazy are some of the words you here to describe haircuts that are very high fashion. The only places you normally see this kind of style is in a hair show or being worn by a hairdresser. You will also see these haircuts on some Sydney streets. Why, I hear you ask, would anyone want to do this to his or her hair? Why not I say, it's what makes us individuals and interesting.
What hairstyles are in for 2015 I hear you ask? Having a flick through Google images I have come up with a few of my favourites. There doesn't seem to be a very strong trend in fashion right now, unlike Summer 14/15 where pastel was the be all and end all of hair. The Long Bob (LOB) is still a very strong influence, a longer version of the Bob Trend we saw in Winter 2014. Subtle highlights and balayage have set in as a trend becoming quite a classic look. Ombre seems to have diminished somewhat in place of subtlety and like fashion at the moment for the coming autumn winter very minimalist.
This gorgeous long mid length bob looks absolutely stunning on Charlize Theron. I love the way she is constantly changing her hair style. This one is 10 out of 10 for me.
Ashley Greene's version of a long bob oozes class. A great example of how you can dress a long bob with waves. The colour is minimalist with subtle but beautiful balayage.
Another great example of a mid to long layered bob, a stunning blonde tone done with a mixture of highlights and balayage. Who said bobs are boring?
For longer styles not a great deal has changed. Miranda pictured above has a stunning autumn colour. Subtle highlights and balayage that frame her face shows how minimalist can be truly beautiful.
Now for the short of it. If you really feel like a change check out these two sassy short styles. Not everyone's cup of tea I know, but you would have to agree they are awesome haircuts.
If you don't already, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Google+ to keep up with all the latest looks we create in the salon.
If you would like to comment on any these looks or show us what your favourite look for 2015 so is, leave a comment below!
Talk about a style that has lasted through the ages. It just goes to show that a classic look is timeless. It's like listening to a song that never seems to date, or a classic piece of clothing that looks just as good as the day you bought it years later.
There are many variations of the bob, and over time it has been worn by lots of celebrities. The one that comes to mind in recent times is good old Victoria Beckham. Has anyone seen her smile yet?
The bob was created by Vidal Sassoon who revolutionised hairdressing back in the sixties. He was the person who introduced hairstyles to us through cutting form and shape into the hair rather than relying on setting and styling hair, even today his influence is still very relevant. He is my number one inspiration in hairdressing, and I have been lucky enough to attend The Sassoon Academy in Mayfair London.
Bobs come in all different types of variations and suit most ages. I am going to list a few below with images included.
Through graduation and layering we can create a softer look.
Different lengths give a different play on the look.
As you can see above the bob has taken the world by storm. Always interesting and always in fashion! If you are after a change of style a bob might be for you. Ask your stylist at Hair by Phd if a bob would be a good fit for you.
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Q: Why is Accuracy on ResNet50 via Transfer Learning WITHOUT image normalization higher? I trained my ResNet50 model via Transfer Learning (Fine Tuning with all layers) and got the best result with NO normalization. But why? I thought it's always better to normalize the input data. For normalization I used 1/255. and x-mü/sig. For training I used different learning rates and trained to minimum of val_loss, but unfortunately no change.
X = np.asarray(images, dtype='float32')
X = X / 255. # <- Normalization
y = np.asarray(pd.get_dummies(df['labels']))

# (3818, 224, 224, 3)
# (3818, 2)

X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.1, stratify=y, random_state=1)

X_train, X_val, y_train, y_val = train_test_split(X_train, y_train, test_size=0.1, stratify=y_train, random_state=1)

X_train Data:  (3436, 224, 224, 3)
y_train Data:  (3436, 2)
X_test Data:  (382, 224, 224, 3)
y_test Data:  (382, 2)
X_val Data:  (344, 224, 224, 3)
y_val Data:  (344, 2)

learning_rate_reduction = ReduceLROnPlateau(monitor='val_accuracy',
                                        patience=3,
                                        verbose=1,
                                        factor=0.5)

input_shape = (224,224,3)
lr = 1e-5

base_model = ResNet50(
            include_top=False,
            weights='imagenet',
            input_shape=input_shape)

for layer in base_model.layers:
    layer.trainable=True

model = Sequential()
model.add(base_model)
model.add(GlobalAveragePooling2D())
model.add(BatchNormalization())
model.add(Dropout(0.5))
model.add(Dense(512))
model.add(Activation('relu'))
model.add(BatchNormalization())
model.add(Dropout(0.5))
model.add(Dense(2))
model.add(Activation('softmax'))

optimizer = tf.keras.optimizers.Adam(lr=lr)

model.compile(optimizer = optimizer ,
          loss = "binary_crossentropy",
          metrics=["accuracy"])

hst = model.fit(
 X_train,
 y_train,
 validation_data=(X_val, y_val),
 batch_size=BATCH_SIZE,
 epochs=EPOCHS,
 callbacks=[learning_rate_reduction],
 verbose=1)

res = model.evaluate(X_test, y_test)

# with X = X / 255. -> 0.0-1.0
# Train Accuracy: 50.06
# Val Accuracy: 49.50
# Test Accuracy: 47.75
# Train Loss: 1.05
# Val Loss: 1.07
# Test Loss: 1.06

# without X = X / 255. -> 0.0-255.0
# Train Accuracy: 92.04
# Val Accuracy: 81.50
# Test Accuracy: 86.49
# Train Loss: 0.26
# Val Loss: 0.38
# Test Loss: 0.37

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I often take a moment to reflect at the end of a year with an end of year blog post - I've done a few of these over the past years and thought it was something I'd like to return to this year (see 2012, 2013 and 2014 - I think there are some others on Facebook too).
It feels like it's been a good year for me (although with a few pretty rough moments) but I know that it's been a hell of a rough year for a lot of friends and family - politics (at home and abroad) has been a background source of anxiety for many people, on top of many other family, relationship, health and other stresses - and my thoughts are with everyone who's been finding things tough of late and especially thinking of everyone who has lost someone over 2017.
Hobbies-wise I've been less busy on the brewing front this year, written less but have the next idea ready to go, kept Geoffrey our sourdough alive for the whole year, organised the school PSA bar for a few events, done some amazing travel (see below) and caught up with so many friends over the year. A recent trip to the physio tells me I've been spending waaaay too much sitting (at work and at home!), so next year has to be all about fitness.
Nothing else I've read really deserves mention... and I'm a really slow reader!!
The the prize for worst film of the year is totally torn between Tom Cruise's The Mummy and Boss Baby.
Along with travel there were also some really cool Edinburgh-based events - The Fringe and the Book Festival as always, but also the Hidden Door Festival in Leith Theatre and Massaoke at Summerhall... also all very cool!


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Home > Journals > Asian J. Math. > Volume 8 > Issue 3 > Article
September, 2004 Corrigendium to "The Gromov norm of the Kaehler class and the Maslov index", Asian J. Math., VOL. 7, NO. 2, 269-296, 2003
Jean-Louis Clerc , Bent Ørsted
Asian J. Math. 8(3): 391-394 (September, 2004).
The proof of Theorem 3.1, as presented in the article needs more explanation and does require a little more work.
Jean-Louis Clerc . Bent Ørsted . "Corrigendium to "The Gromov norm of the Kaehler class and the Maslov index", Asian J. Math., VOL. 7, NO. 2, 269-296, 2003." Asian J. Math. 8 (3) 391 - 394, September, 2004.
Published: September, 2004
First available in Project Euclid: 20 October 2004
Rights: Copyright © 2004 International Press of Boston
Asian J. Math.
Vol.8 • No. 3 • September, 2004
International Press of Boston
Jean-Louis Clerc , Bent Ørsted "Corrigendium to "The Gromov norm of the Kaehler class and the Maslov index", Asian J. Math., VOL. 7, NO. 2, 269-296, 2003," Asian Journal of Mathematics, Asian J. Math. 8(3), 391-394, (September, 2004)

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Mosaic – A Surreal and Dark Experience About Modern Life – Now Out on PC
|In ⭕Games, Mosaic
Krillbite Studio's dystopian journey coming to consoles in Q1 2020
You live a monotonous, repetitive life in an overpopulated city.
The phone offers you distraction on your way to work.
Some days, you have no sense of meaning.
You wake up, work, and go to sleep.
But today, something is different.
Mosaic has released.
Enter a world that is both utterly surreal and eerily familiar. Mosaic offers a strange experience about urban isolation, delves into our relationship with modern tech, explores the feeling of being a tiny piece in a massive incomprehensible machine, and the longing for something more in your life.
With a repetitive existence in a overcrowded city, you'll live out the tedium of everyday life—until strange events start to occur. Inspired by the monotony of daily distractions and routines, Mosaic weaves a dark, slow-paced, and evocative journey through moments of hope that are waiting to be discovered if you can resist the drudgery of the system.
The time has come to ask yourself,
are you ready to lift your gaze and subvert your complacency?
MOSAIC ON STEAM
MOSAIC ON GOG
"Mosaic is a cold game in which you strive to find even a shred of warmth. It fills you with a desire to be better, to talk deeply to yourself and reassess your values. It doesn't feel like a game, exactly, but more of an experience in empathy. Full of quirky dark humour that for once doesn't come in the form of cringy dialogue, and enriched with concepts that could make even the most steeled among us weep, Mosaic does the heart some good."
~ The Indie Game Website, Score: 9/10 – Link: https://www.indiegamewebsite.com/2019/12/05/mosaic-review/
Mosaic Launch Trailer
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Tickets On Sale For A CHORUS LINE, THE CHINESE LADY And More At At Cincinnati Playhouse
The season will open with an all-new production of A Chorus Line on Thursday, March 16 with previews running March 11, 14 and 15.
Tickets are now on sale for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's Spring 2023 shows, which will take place in the new Moe and Jack's Place - The Rouse Theatre and the historic Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre. The season will open with an all-new production of A Chorus Line on Thursday, March 16 with previews running March 11, 14 and 15.
"From our grand opening production of A Chorus Line to exciting world premieres and new work, the 2023 spring season embodies the very best of American theatre and celebrates the rich diversity of our world," said Blake Robison, Osborn Family producing artistic director. "Our new facility will serve the entire Cincinnati arts and culture community. We are eager to open our doors, share resources and highlight the work of so many outstanding artists."
The spring opening season also includes August Wilson's Seven Guitars, world premieres from Karen Zacarías (a co-commission with the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis) and Nathan Alan Davis, as well as a regional premiere from Lloyd Suh.
SPRING 2023 PRODUCTIONS
The Singular Sensations present
A CHORUS LINE
Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood and Nicolas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Directed by Blake Robison
Moe and Jack's Place - The Rouse Theatre
Celebrate the grand opening of our new theatre with one singular sensation! Winner of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize, A Chorus Line finds 17 dancers competing for a role in a new Broadway musical. They must perfect vigorous dance combinations and share personal stories about their life in hopes of being cast. Heartfelt monologues, all-new choreography by Alex Sanchez and beloved musical numbers like "At the Ballet," "The Music and the Mirror" and "What I Did for Love" underscore the dancers' remarkable journeys to the stage. A Chorus Line is a timeless experience that's bursting with artistic passion.
THE CHINESE LADY
By Lloyd Suh
Directed by Jess McLeod
Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre
Afong Moy is 14 years old when she was brought to the United States in 1834 and placed on public display as "The Chinese Lady" - supposedly the first to step foot on U.S. soil. Decade after decade, she performs as a living exhibit, showing curious white people how she eats, what she wears and - the highlight of the event - how she walks with bound feet. Time wears on, and eventually, the lines between her performance and her own identity become blurry. Inspired by the true story of Afong Moy's life, The Chinese Lady is a darkly poetic yet whimsical portrait of our collective past through the eyes of a young Chinese woman.
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation presents
August Wilson'S SEVEN GUITARS
Directed by Ron "OJ" Parson
April 23 -May 14, 2023
It's 1948 in Pittsburgh's Hill District, and blues music echoes throughout the neighborhood. A group of old friends gathers to mourn and reminisce about Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton - a gifted guitarist whose star was on the rise and whose untimely death has irrevocably changed each of them. With live blues and lyrical dialogue, August Wilson weaves a poetic and poignant composition about the Black American experience. This landmark, Tony Award-winning play - a part of Wilson's American Century Cycle - promises a soulful exploration of the ties that bind and the chords that hold us together.
By Nathan Alan Davis
Directed by Joanie Schultz
In this funny and heartfelt world-premiere comedy, Margaret finds herself in a quarter-life crisis while working two jobs to pay down her debt. She wades through banal office triviality at The Services Corporation by day and trudges through the slow-moving graveyard shift at The Burg's drive-thru by night. Margaret yearns to belong somewhere, and so do the coworkers and customers she interacts with every day. With delightfully unexpected turns and an ensemble of endearing characters, Origin Story is a touching tale about life's biggest questions and the surprising ways we find the answers.
By Karen Zacarías
One of the greatest Westerns of all time finds new life on the stage! Shane, a mysterious ex-gunfighter, is a man with a dangerous past. Yet, the Starrett family finds kinship with him, and Shane helps protect their Wyoming farm in 1889. Their story sheds new light on the allure, myths and values of the Wild West - a chapter in history that still has many tales to tell. Based on the classic novel by Jack Schaefer, this world premiere by acclaimed playwright Karen Zacarías brings an exciting, fresh perspective to an extraordinary American genre.
Tickets start at $35.For more information, visit cincyplay.com or call the Box Office at 513-421-3888 or 800-582-3208 toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Patrons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services. The Playhouse is fully accessible.
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Former Police Commissioner enlightens academics on leading cultural change within an organization
Simon Overland has spoken publicly about his experiences for the first time since leaving the force. Last Friday, the former Victorian Police Commissioner addressed academics at a UQ Business School seminar entitled "Lessons from Leading Cultural Change in a Large Police Organisation."
Simon Overland asserted that, to change an organisational culture, leaders have to establish legitimacy. Recounting his own personal police experience, he described spending a quarter of his time in face-to-face contact with his officers and even "going out on the beat in a divvy van with a junior constable."
Quoting 17th century philosophers to explain his approach to healthy policing, Overland highlighted that the existing frameworks range from Hobbes's notion of needing the threat of force to behave appropriately to Locke's notion of a social contract between citizens and government.
"When Sir Robert Peel set up the first police force in England in the 19th century, he adopted Locke's philosophy of a police service who serve rather than enforce," Overland explained. "This form of policing service is inclusive and tries to understand, rather than creating simplistic 'us and them' caricatures used in the thin blue line approach."
Overland highlighted how such an approach has led to huge improvements in responses to domestic violence in Victoria and how the cycle of crime and violence can be broken by understanding the psychology of a criminal and using procedural fairness. He disputed any claims to call this approach "soft policing."
Overland stepped down as Police Commissioner when it became obvious that he was not going to get the support of the state government to maintain the cultural changes he felt were necessary.
Attendees with an interest in management and organisation theory found Mr Overland's unique perspective and reflections invaluable as they drew on his 30 years' experience within the various ranks of the Police Force.
Associate Professor Bernard McKenna stated that "Simon is keen to maintain a strong relationship with the UQ Business School and the school is keen to draw on his experience and intelligent analysis again in the future."
New study reveals why so few women make it to top executive ...
UQ Business School MBA Director awarded second place in Vice...


Weird Wonderful Web: Goths need love too!
You may have read a previous post on here, about the goth couple being refused bus travel due to her wearing a dog lead/leash.
But, have you ever wondered how these couples hook up in the first place?
Let's face it, your average goth chap or chappette is not renowned for their desire for social inclusion. So it must be difficult getting to meet new and like minded goths.
Obviously they can spot each other a mile off, walking down the street.
But, just randomly going up to and hitting on someone goth-looking could turn out bad. They may just happen to be someone on their way back from a funeral, and the crying has smudged their makeup.
So, with these obstacles in mind, it's a good job there are sites like GothicMatch.com, allegedly the "#1 dating site for gothic singles and friends".
Where you can find true, errr, 'happiness'?


Our culture's infatuation with bigness--bigger cars, bigger houses, bigger businesses--has infiltrated the church. But smaller doesn't equal second-rate. [In The Strategically Small Church,] Leadership Journal editor and former pastor Brandon O'Brien shows how small churches are uniquely equipped for success in today's culture. O'Brien celebrates churches that are taking full advantage of their small size and analyzes how other churches can learn from their strategies.
The subtitle of The Strategically Small Church: Intimate, Nimble, Authentic, Effective reveals why the author believes that small churches are uniquely equipped to fulfill the Great Commission. He begins by challenging church leaders to reconsider the idea that church growth defines ministry success. He goes on to elaborate on the strategic advantages of small churches, as well as ways to maximize those advantages. Some of these tactics are "outside the box"--for example, a focus on building intergenerational relationships rather than offering only age-specific programs.
I especially liked the chapter called "The Work of the People: The Equipping Church." Here O'Brien speaks of equipping people to serve where they are; of allowing ministry to develop organically rather than programming it; and of using a high-accountability/low-control model. He quotes a pastor who says, "It's exciting to watch how enthusiasm spreads through a congregation when people begin to catch a vision for what one person can do when they minister from their gifts."
It is very easy to believe that our primary objective as church leaders is to grow a religious institution--to add members and enlarge our sphere of influence. If we understand our jobs in this way, mission becomes a means of church growth. ... [But] mission is not a means of growing the church; mission is the church's purpose and goal. Equipping people to serve where they are--out of their gifting and passion--is a great way to advance the mission of God.
Because I am not a church leader, I am not in the target audience for The Strategically Small Church. Even so, I found it thought-provoking and enjoyable to read.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book, at no cost to me, for review purposes. However, I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions in this post are my own. This post contains an affiliate link: if you click through my Amazon.com link and complete a purchase, I will receive a small commission. Thank you!
"these tactics are "outside the box"--for example, a focus on building intergenerational relationships rather than offering only age-specific programs."
I wish more churches would consider this rather than segregating everyone.
Yes, yes, yes - that is just how we see it. I think their is a "place" for larger churches but I really believe it is the smaller churches that get things done and are more spiritually grounded. Fabulous book!
We have attended small, medium, and large Churches and much prefer smaller churches! We were involved in several lovely intergenerational ministries that a joy to be a part of!
I could have sworn I commented on this one.


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MALAYSIA – SYRIA
Malaysia taking back jihadists from Syria with caution
"We are keeping an eye on them," said Malaysia's counter-terrorism chief. An estimated 102 Malaysians joined the Islamic State group. Some 51 are still in Syria, 40 have died, nine as suicide bombers. Fighters are now turning their attention to the Philippines.
Kuala Lumpur (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Whilst countries like the United States and the United Kingdom refuse to take back their citizens who joined the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria, Malaysia accepts them with caution, provided they submit to a month-long programme of rehabilitation and de-radicalisation.
Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, head of counterterrorism at Special Branch, the intelligence arm of the Malaysian police, said that "thorough checks" were being conducted on all returnees.
"We bring in clerics and psychologists to evaluate their ideology and psychological make-up," he said.
"We will compare intelligence which we received from friendly foreign services. If there is evidence that a returnee was involved in [IS] militant activities, he or she would be charged in court."
In total, 102 Malaysians are thought to have travelled to Syria to join IS, 11 of whom have since returned. Eight of these, all men, were convicted and jailed, whilst the remaining three – a woman and two children – are free.
Ayob said that the government is currently attempting to repatriate 13 of the 51 Malaysians still believed to be in Syria, adding that the latter had reached out to family members in their home country, who then contacted the police.
Of the 51 Malaysians still thought to be in Syria, 17 are believed to be children. Since 2013, 40 Malaysians have died in IS-controlled territory, nine of whom were suicide bombers.
Malaysian police said there were still citizens who wanted to fight for IS. "We are keeping an eye on them," Ayob said. "Those who cannot go to Syria are now setting their sights on Mindanao in southern Philippines where militant groups have links to IS."
foreign fighters
Some 519 terrorism suspects detained in Malaysia
Berlin Christmas market attack: "terrorism"
Turkish offensive in Syria sparks fears in Malaysia and Indonesia over returning jihadis
Kabul begins the repatriation of ISIS families to Pakistan
Nur-Sultan, 231 Kazakhs repatriated from Syria over feared links with the Islamic State


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The town of Portmadoc in Gwynedd enjoys a taste of Portmeirion from this summer with the opening of "Caffi Portmeirion" on the High Street.
Combining both bakeshop and cookshop together with a spacious, light and contemporary coffee shop it is located opposite Tesco car-park and is based on Battery Square's recently opened Cafe.
With thanks to Cathy Frumerman for this news item.


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""" utility for cpe comparison

"""
import cpe
# from pkg_resources import parse_version

def cpe_clip(version, cpe_list_str):
    """
        CPE matches returned have long lists of CPEs.  While that's
        interesting to see what all is vulnerable, you might want to just
        want to see from the version you are matching to the last vulnerable
        version, what is vulnerable.

        requires: cpe library, distutils version comparison functions

            inputs: version string, cpe_list
            output: shortened CPE list, all the versions previous to the
            version supplied are trimmed out.

    """
    cpe_list = cpe_list_str.split(',')
    cpe_list.sort()
    cpe_list_out = []
    for cpe_data in cpe_list:
        cpe_item = cpe.CPE(cpe_data)
        if cpe_item.get_attribute_values('version')[0] >= version:
                cpe_list_out.append(cpe_data)
    cpe_string_out = ','.join(cpe_list_out)
    return cpe_string_out

def main():
    """ testing
    """
    cpes = [u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.1s', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2:beta1', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2:beta2', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2:beta3', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2a', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2b', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2c', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2d', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2e', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2f', u'cpe:/a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2g']
    version = '1.0.2a'
    cpes_string = ','.join(cpes)
    for each in cpes:
        version = each.split(':')[4]
        print "Version: %s\nClipped CPEs: %s" % (version, cpe_clip(version, cpes_string))

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

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2013 New York Literary Honors
Morton L. Janklow and Lynn Nesbit were presented with the New York City Literary Honors Award in the category of Literary Life by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on April 23, 2013.
THE PASSAGE OF POWER by Robert Caro
Robert Caro's THE PASSAGE OF POWER won The Los Angeles Times Book Award for a biography.
THE RIVER OF NO RETURN by Bee Ridgway
THE RIVER OF NO RETURN's Bee Ridgway was interviewed in USA Today. In the fascinating article she discusses her writing processes and the importance (or lack thereof) of genres. Ridgway, the article praises, "blends several genres — historical fiction, romance and fantasy — into her debut novel, The River of No Return, and makes them play well with each other." Dutton published the book April 23, 2013.
HOW LITERATURE SAVED MY LIFE by David Shields
David Shields was interviewed in The Believer magazine, which asked him about the creative and critical influences behind HOW LITERATURE SAVED MY LIFE." Knopf published the book February 5, 2013.
THIS IS HOW YOU DIE by David Malki!, Ryan North & Matthew Bennardo
PW named THIS IS HOW YOU DIE a Best Summer Book for 2013, calling it a "hilarious, tragic, splendid anthology of stories and comics." This is the sequel collection to 2010's wildly popular MACHINE OF DEATH. Grand Central will publish the book this July 16, 2013.
Follow the link to read more:
http://machineofdeath.net/category/volume-2-updates
Adam Rutherford's CREATION received starred reviews in Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, which raved, "Combining superb science writing with a refreshing wit, Rutherford does an excellent job of bringing genomics and synthetic biology to life in this accessible overview…There's much to savor here—even in the footnotes." Kirkus also called the book a "fascinating overview," delivered with "contagious enthusiasm." Penguin will publish the book June 13, 2013.
Ramona Ausubel is longlisted for the Frank O'Connor International Short Story award for her book A GUIDE TO BEING BORN. The award is the single biggest prize in the world for a collection of short stories. Riverhead will publish the book May 2, 2013.
Ramona Ausubel is shortlisted for the 2013 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award for NO ONE IS HERE EXCEPT ALL OF US. The award is given to an outstanding debut novel by a writer who has "invented their own compasses and created characters, plots, and voices to enliven the common hours… this writer has achieved something notable and enduring: art." Riverhead published the book February 2, 2012.
Gwyneth Paltrow's IT'S ALL GOOD has reached #1 on The New York Times Best Seller Advice, How-to and Miscellaneous List for April 21, 2013. Grand Central Life and Style published the book April 2, 2013.
Robert Caro was named as the winner of the 2013 Mark Lynton History Prize by the Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism, for his book THE PASSAGE OF POWER: THE YEARS OF LYNDON JOHNSON. He will be presented with the award, along with other winners and finalists of the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards, on May 7, 2013 at a ceremony at Columbia University. Knopf published the book May 1, 2012.
SIDNEY SHELDON'S THE TIDES OF MEMORY by Tilly Bagshawe
Tilly Bagshawe's SIDNEY SHELDON'S THE TIDES OF MEMORY received great reviews from Bob Walch of Bookloons.com, saying, "Plenty of twists and surprises are in store for the reader as this beguiling tale unfolds," and Night Owl Reviews, which raves that the book "will sweep the reader along on a whirlwind ride and that "this book will leave readers begging for more." William Morrow published the book April 9, 2013.
MIDDLE C by William Gass
MIDDLE C by William Gass was featured with an in-depth review in the Times Literary Supplement: "[Gass's sentences] draw attention to themselves with quite fabulous turns of syntax and prodigious flowerings of assonance and alliteration." Knopf published the book on March 12, 2013.


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Set Visit: Lost Girl cast gears up to say goodbye
December 5, 2014 Samantha Sobolewski	1 Comment
Through many emotional deaths, a few showrunner changes, and one Doccubus later, it's certainly been a wild ride for the fans of and actors on Showcase's Lost Girl. The hit series has ridden a successful ratings wave—all fuelled by a devoted fan base—headed by the multiple creative hands of M.A. Lovretta, Peter Mohan, Jeremy Boxen, Grant Rosenberg, Emily Andras, and finally Michael Grassi, the showrunner most recently tasked with Lost Girl's fifth and final season.
If you're feeling like the past four years of Lost Girl have flown by, you're not alone. TV, Eh? had the chance to visit the show's Toronto set, and although it hadn't officially been announced that the show was ending at the time, stars Anna Silk (Bo), Kris Holden-Ried (Dyson) and Zoie Palmer (Lauren) still reflected on making it to the big five season mark–a not so easy feat for any television series.
"It's weird because I feel like we started yesterday, and it feels like it's become so engrained in our lives that it's been here forever now too," said Palmer.
"When you're in it things are happening so fast that you actually lose sense of time," added Holden-Ried. "But now that we're coming towards the end of Season 5 as far as filming goes, we're getting emotional about it. You know, you can really feel the sense of being involved in something special and there's a lot of love in the air."
The lovefest kicks off on Sunday with the two-part series premiere, virtually a "direct carry over" from Season 4's jarring end that saw the death of Hale (K.C. Collins) and the speculative passing of fan favourite Kenzi (Ksenia Solo), according to Holden-Ried. Although the cast kept mum on any specific details about the new season, Silk said to expect more scenes with the core group together, as well as the theme of family to encompass her own character's storyline.
"For Bo in particular, her actual roots will really come into play this season. And that's been something she's been searching for since she was a lost girl way back when," she said, adding that the theme will include answers about Bo's father. As for relationships, Palmer said to expect the series to explore the dynamic between Lauren and Bo, one of the show's biggest romantic supporters by fans, as well as the dynamic with Bo and Dyson.
"It's still tense and there's still a huge connection between the two of them, as there is between her and Dyson," Palmer said. "There'll definitely be an exploration of that throughout the season as well."
Holden-Ried also touched upon the recently-announced guest roles played by Eric Roberts (Suits, The Dark Knight) and Noam Jenkins (Rookie Blue, Longmire).
"It's great. You know, the richer the cast the better the show," he said. "They both bring a lot of experience and history and poise in their characters."
As they gear up to say goodbye to the roles they've played for the past four years, the three actors did admit a few things they'd like to see from their characters before the series ultimately comes to an end.
"I'd like to see more of Dyson's past. I really enjoy some of the flashback episodes we've done," Holden-Ried mused. "[Dyson] and Trick have been together since the 1500s, so it would be great to explore some other eras."
"They're really covering a lot of bases this season," added Palmer. "I don't know, I'm always curious about what Lauren does when she's not doing science, like when she's not fixing a Fae or figuring out a cocktail in her lab, I always wonder what she does to chill out. So far we've seen her bake, but I feel like I'd like to see what else she does when she's not baking and creating lab cocktails."
As for Bo, it seems that the few things Silk was hoping to see have actually made their way into the season, a parting to her character due to a conversation between Silk and Grassi long before filming began.
"I sort of I mentioned a few things, like maybe three or four things, and some of them were kind of light-hearted—not a joke, but just in conversation–and they've all been in this season," Silk said. "I can't tell you what they are, but it's really cool that he's encompassed all these tiny snippets that I wanted or that I saw into the season and built episodes or scenes about it. I feel really grateful to him."
The season premiere of Lost Girl airs Sunday, Dec. 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Showcase.
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1st May, 2020
Trades and construction under lockdown: Seeking business support
In part two of our tips for trades and construction businesses impacted by restrictions, we cover off government support for businesses impacted pandemic-related restrictions.
Governments across the world are currently implementing numerous strategies to stimulate their economies, and aid businesses and employees hit financially.
If you're working as a contractor or run a trades-based business facing restrictions, your cash flow and income may be impacted as a result.
Here are some stimulus support options across Australia and New Zealand you may be eligible for.
Federal support in Australia
The Australian Government's Treasury department website offers details on the Federal Government's economic response to COVID-19.
But for business owners seeking information specific to them, the Government's business.gov.au website has plenty of detail on financial aid, grants, services, and support from across departments, plus details on eligibility and timing for new programs.
The Australian Tax Office has also made changes to help those affected by COVID-19, too.
The ATO website includes information on initiatives like varying PAYG instalments, claiming GST credits, and depreciation deductions on the purchase of certain new depreciable assets.
Consult with a Registered Tax Agent
If you need help understanding and getting access to relevant economic packages, including early access to your superannuation, you can now talk to your Registered Tax Agent (RTA).
In 2020, five major Australian professional bodies – CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, SMSF Association, Financial Planning Association, and Institute of Public Accountants – joined forces to make it easier for Australians to obtain critical tax advice.
As a result, you can turn to RTAs, such as professional accountants and financial planners, for assistance with accessing your super and making other decisions about your financial position.
In a joint press release from the professional bodies, John Maroney, CEO of SMSF Association, praised the ruling, handed down by ASIC in 2020.
"The decision to access superannuation early is a significant one with a long-term impact on individuals' retirement savings, so for [people] to be able to speak to an accountant or adviser for a small fee to get the advice they need without sacrificing safeguards is welcomed."
Don't forget state and local support
On top of Federal support, each state and territory government is also providing stimulus packages to help residents.
Investigate what's on offer in your region by checking out the appropriate website.
For example, NSW and Victoria recently announced business support packages, to be delivered through Service NSW and Service Victoria.
Local governments may also have a range of initiatives worth considering, so don't forget to consider all options.
Government business support in New Zealand
For tradies and building outfits in New Zealand, the Level 4 lockdowns of 2020 are still fresh memories.
Fortunately, New Zealand has managed to maintain a more workable business environment through 2021, allowing trades and construction activity that can be done in a COVID-safe way.
Whether your business has been directly impacted by restrictions or the knock-on effects of the pandemic, it pays to continue monitoring news and updates from the Government.
If you have been impacted, the Work and Income website details COVID-19 support for employers, with two different payments on offer.
The COVID-19 government website has a section covering financial support for individuals and households, and another for businesses and employees.
Initiatives include the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme, supporting targeted new loans to eligible ventures.
There is also redundancy support, a mortgage repayment holiday scheme, and protection for renters and tenants.
Plus, check out the Treasury department's website for more information on the broader economic package released in response to the pandemic.
Don't forget tax updates
Tradies should be aware of tax changes made to support NZ businesses, too.
These changes include a provisional tax threshold lift, interest write-off on late tax payments, and the reinstatement of building depreciation.
Head to the Inland Revenue website for further information.
Also, note that updated Inland Revenue updates came into effect in April 2020, including a tax loss carry-back scheme, changes to the tax loss continuity rules, further business consultancy support, and greater flexibility for affected businesses to meet tax obligations.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson commented on a press release about the updates that, "We have taken decisive action…to cushion the blow for our businesses and workers…Our focus on cash flow and confidence continues through these measures."
Sign up for added insights and business-critical news from MYOB.
Where to seek further advice
Tradies in both Australia and New Zealand should speak with business advisors, such as bookkeepers and accountants when trying to get a clear view of their business's health and to help maintain accurate financial records for tax purposes.
Having expert business advice means better cash flow, and less vulnerability to disruption as a result.
Even better, trades business operators will benefit from the peace of mind that comes from having an expert opinion.
In the final part of this series, coming next week, we'll examine marketing strategies for tradies to use to ensure enquiries and jobs keep flowing in over the coming months. You can find the first part, on staying compliant, here.
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Sergis stunned by breakout 2019 season
Jess Sergis has continued her quest to make up for lost time after she capped off her tremendous club year with a second top gong on Monday night.
Sergis was named the NRLW Players' Champion on Monday night, with the top award voted by her peers now sitting on the mantle alongside Dally M women's player of the year.
The 22-year-old's breakout year comes after one of the toughest seasons of her life, where she was reduced to just six games across state leagues, NRLW and representative football in 2018.
That included her being ruled out of what would have been just her second match for the Jillaroos last year, when she succumbed to injury in the captain's run.
"I'm really proud of myself for this year," she said.
"I have done everything that I wanted to do. I've ticked all those boxes and looked after myself and given it my all.
"To be voted by your peers. I play alongside them and against them week in and week out ... I'm honoured and grateful, and shocked to be honest.
"I can't believe what 2019 has given me."
A star of St George Illawarra's run to the NRLW grand final, Sergis is ready to thrive in the Nines World Cup this weekend with the open-game expected to suit her style.
Sergis led the NRLW this year for tackle busts with 15, averaging close to 125 metres per game as she crossed for three tries.
"To see her come back and have an outstanding NRLW season and get picked up for representative football (is great)," Jillaroos coach Brad Donald said.
"She was great for NSW, she was great for the Dragons.
"She has had a killer season and I can't wait to see her go around in the Nines and the Test match."
More NRL News
The Mole: Canberra Raiders prepared to let grand final centre Joey Leilua walk
Asofa-Solomona faces Test ban as NRL great who was in Bali backs Storm players


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Whitfield Days
Posted on June 24, 2011 by sec040121
Whitfield School 4th grade, 1930-1931. Sara is on the second row, fourth from right. Notice the "Alfalfa" lookalike on the front row, third from left, and the patterned knee socks and knickers the boys wore.
"We were enrolled that September [1929] in Whitfield School, which was not too far from where we lived. It was a small school of Spanish architectural design and not nearly so forbidding as Davis School. I was in the third grade, Mary in the fifth and Tiny in the sixth. My teacher was a Miss Wallace. She was young and pretty, and I liked her as well as my classmates. There was only one class for each grade so you knew everybody.
Whitfield School's entry in a Jackson parade, year unknown
"Our playground was a wooded area in back of the school. This was quite a change from the playground at Davis School, and as I recall there was no playground equipment. We took our lunch to school because the cafeteria only served things like ice cream and jello and boxes of cookies. We would take fifteen cents for our dessert. I liked that until the teacher told Mama that I was only eating desserts for my lunch. Then I had to eat fruit instead of something sweet when I got home.
Whitifield School, front entrance, 1980s
"The school building did not have an auditorium so we had assembly in the big center hall, sitting on the floor because there were no chairs. One time when I was in the sixth grade we had to stand up so long singing that I got weak and fainted, pulling a frail girl named Florence Patrick over on top of me.
Poor "frail" Florence Patrick, who learned not to stand next to Sara.
caused a great commotion, and the principal, Miss Trussell, called Mama. Daddy came over and picked me up and took me home to recuperate. The doctor was called to come to the house, but he could find nothing wrong with me. It was later decided that I just could not stand for a long time in one position without getting dizzy, a problem that stayed with me."
Whitfield School tower, the only portion of the building saved when it was demolished. The children in the picture above were posed under this same archway.
My children always found it hilarious that their grandmother went to Whitfield School, as if that denoted some element of insanity in Sara's past. The name "Whitfield" has for so long symbolized the State Insane Asylum that it's difficult to peel the moniker away from that Rankin County hospital. The unique little school on Jackson's Claiborne Avneue, just across Robinson Road from the Evans' rental house, was built in 1927 and named in honor Governor Henry Whitfield, who served from 1924 to 1927. He had also been state Superintendent of Education and president of MSCW for sixteen years. Several years after Sara's days at Whitfield ended, the old Lunatic Asylum on North State Street was abandoned and a sprawling "modern" complex constructed between Brandon and Jackson. It, too, was named for Governor Whitfield, and it has come to symbolize the mentally ill in Mississippi. But to my silly children, anyone who went to Whitfield School must have been crazy, and it only confirmed their suspicions that their fun-loving and often wacky grandmother had been "put away" at an early age.
Sara didn't let the snickers of two johnny-come-lately children bother her one bit. She was intensely proud of all her schools and cherished the friendships and the teachers that she had known in those long-ago days. Had I taken time to sit down with her and look at that picture on the top of this post, she could have named almost every child and related the life history of many of them. She simply never let anyone go, no matter the years or the distance. And I always braced myself when she began to tell me about one young boy or another, some who she only knew for a few years and others who she dated later. She would tell with great delight of their mischievousness and liveliness and then there would be a pause, a sigh, and I knew what was coming. "His plane disappeared over the English Channel." Or "He died in a POW camp in France." Or "The last anyone saw of him was during the Bataan Death March." Then she would just stare at the picture, at those scrubbed young faces and carefully knotted ties and patterned knee socks, and I knew better than to interrupt. My generation barely escaped war, while hers was decimated by it. I simply don't know how you can look at an old picture of all your schoolmates and deal with the lost lives and dashed dreams hidden there. I suppose those of Sara's time just learned to deal with it, as they dealt with so many tough blows.
She and I took these color pictures of Whitfield School after it had been condemned and before the wrecking crews came. As I remember, it was a very warm day, but we got out of the car and walked all around the wonderful gem of a school, looking for all the world like a California mission from the 1700s. I'm glad I took her there, and I've often wondered if the school district did indeed incorporate the old bell tower into the new building. One of these days I'll venture out to West Jackson and take a look.


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Sonic Frontiers is releasing on multiple platforms, including the Switch, on Holiday 2022
It had been rumored for a while, and it is now official. SEGA and Sonic Team have revealed more information about the next modern Sonic game that had been teased earlier this year. The game is officially called Sonic Frontiers, an "open-zone-inspired experience". According to SEGA, you'll be able to "speed through the Starfall Islands". Ian Flynn is the game's story-writer.
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka described the game as "a huge leap forward for the franchise, delivering an evolved gameplay experience that can be enjoyed by longtime Sonic fans and action-adventure enthusiasts alike". Sonic Frontiers will be releasing on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on Holiday 2022. An official tweet can be seen down below.
"Sonic fans, get ready to expand your horizons! Today, at The Game Awards 2021, SEGA unveiled Sonic Frontiers, the iconic franchise's first ever open-zone-inspired gaming experience. The reveal was accompanied by an adrenaline-pumping trailer, giving Sonic fans a first look at the upcoming action-adventure title. Sonic Frontiers is planned to arrive on current and next-gen consoles in late 2022. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRkKZG1z9PY."
"Developed by the experienced members of SEGA's Sonic Team Japan, led by producer Sachiko Kawamura and director Morio Kishimoto, Sonic Frontiers will bring Sonic fans an all-new type of Sonic experience. In the dangerous and vast world of Sonic Frontiers, anything is possible, and players will have the freedom to explore the visually stunning, open-zone realm."
"Sonic Frontiers is a huge leap forward for the franchise, delivering an evolved gameplay experience that can be enjoyed by longtime Sonic fans and action-adventure enthusiasts alike," said Takashi Iizuka, Creative Officer at Sonic Team USA. "With the effort of the talented developers at Sonic Team Japan, we've created an all-new style of gameplay experience for Sonic the Hedgehog, where players will be able to explore lush and expansive landscapes with Sonic's signature speed and abilities. There's sure to be lots of twists and turns around every corner in 'Sonic Frontiers,' and we're excited to unveil more information about the game over the coming months."
"Worlds will collide in Sonic the Hedgehog's newest adventure. An experience like never before, accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity open-zone freedom. Battle powerful enemies as you speed through the Starfall Islands – landscapes brimming with dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more! Planned for Holiday 2022. To learn more about Sonic Frontiers and stay current on Sonic the Hedgehog news, follow Sonic on Twitter and Instagram, like him on Facebook, and subscribe to the Twitch channel and the YouTube channel. Also, don't forget to visit the SEGA e-shop at shop.sega.com for new and exclusive products for the ultimate SEGA fan. For more information, please visit http://frontiers.sonicthehedgehog.com/"


In many cultures dance and drama are important to pass on customs and mores from one generation to the next. Such is true in Bali where dance & drama has historically been used to pass down cultural values through the tales of Ramayana, Mahabarata and other epic stories from Balinese history. It is interesting to note that the Balinese never tire of watching these dances even though they may have seen them umpteen times before and know each movement by heart.
If you are interested in learning more about these or other Balinese dances, some hotels have classes (great way for the children to spend the day) or you may contact the National State of Indonesian Arts (Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia) in Denpasar - Bali. Telephone: 227 316.
Knowing that it is difficult to enjoy something you do not understand, we've outlined a few of the more popular dances below. These dances have chosen because they showcase a wide variety of dance styles, use different types of musical instruments to accompany them and because there are regularly scheduled performances that are easy to find. As you will notice most the dances revolve around the Ramayana epic. The difference is that different parts of the Ramayana story are used to suit different types of music and dances (i.e. romance, war, moral story etc.) When performed in the villages during important ceremonies some of these dances may well go on for hours - but the regularly scheduled performances last about one hour. We encourage you to see as many dances as possible - they are after all one of the reasons Bali is so special and your interest will help ensure that tradition of Balinese dance continues.


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Congress considers crackdown on trophy hunting
By Taylor Mooney
July 19, 2019 / 2:13 PM / CBS News
Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation?
Trophy hunters have repeatedly sparked outrage by posting pictures of their kills on social media. Images of Tess Talley standing in front of the giraffe she shot, or Walter Palmer with a dead Cecil the lion, readily come to mind. Around 80% of trophy hunters worldwide are Americans, and public anger at the deaths of such majestic creatures has sparked a push for the government to do something to stop it — even though some maintain the anger is misplaced.
In April, Congressman Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, introduced the Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing Importation of Large Animal Species Act, otherwise known as the CECIL Act. The bill would prohibit all importation and exportation of species listed under the Endangered Species Act, including species proposed to be listed, in order to prevent a surge in hunting of the animal prior to its official listing.
The bill would impose a total ban on importing hunting trophies of elephants or lions taken in Tanzania, Zimbabwe or Zambia. It would also ban the import of other sport-hunted trophies of "threatened species or endangered species" unless the country where it was hunted adequately provides for the species' conservation.
At a hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday, six experts testified about the potential impact of the bill before the House subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. Among those supporting the legislation was Iris Ho, the Wildlife Program Manager of Humane Society International, who argued that other forms of tourism offer more stability to African economies than trophy hunting.
"Trophy hunting contributes to just 0.0% of the annual GDP of eight countries surveyed in 2017, supporting only 7,500 jobs. To put this in perspective, a recent report puts non-consumptive tourism supporting 24 million jobs, generating $48 billion in expenditures for Africa and protected areas," Ho said.
But other witnesses disagreed, arguing that in many cases trophy hunting can be part of an effective conservation strategy and that limiting it would only hurt conservation efforts. Catherine Semcer, a research fellow at the Property and Environment Research Center in Montana, was the first on the panel to oppose the bill on these grounds.
"The trophy hunting programs of African nations have a demonstrated track record of making wildlife habitat an economically competitive land use, and preventing conversion to agriculture," Semcer said. "These programs conserve nearly 350 million acres of habitat, a figure that exceeds the total area of sub-Saharan Africa's national parks by 22%."
CBSN Originals explored both sides of the debate in the documentary "Trophy Hunting: Killing or Conservation?", traveling to the Bubye Valley Conservancy in Zimbabwe, a private hunting reserve. At 1,200 square miles, the grounds are about the size of Rhode Island. The conservancy teems with a wide variety of big game species including lions, leopards and elephants. Hunting guide Pete Fick says trophy hunting has been critical to keeping the populations there healthy.
"We try to manage this entire area for all of our species. Not just about the elephant, the rhino, the lion, giraffe, whatever it might be -- it's about everything," he said. "An area can only maintain X amount of elephant, like all of our animals. You can't just let the elephant population just grow and grow and grow and grow."
During Thursday's hearing, Dr. Patience Gandiwa, executive technical advisor of Zimbabwe's Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, also spoke in opposition to the bill, arguing that the legislation was not "constructed in the spirit of advancing conservation efforts" and would actively harm those efforts in rural communities where tourism is not a robust or sustainable source of revenue. Gandiwa acknowledged that the systems are not perfect and corruption is bound to exist, but she argued that because trophy hunting can demonstrably assist in conservation efforts, it should remain an option.
First published on July 19, 2019 / 2:13 PM


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The 2015 Weta ACT Championship was conducted in conjunction with the ACT Multihull Regatta held on the 31 Oct – 1 Nov weekend. The PRO allowed the Weta's to have their own start and four boats greeted the starter; three local boats (860, 904, 963) and one from Sydney (842). A nice breeze of 4-8 knots sprang up (with periods of low wind, this is lake sailing after all!) and racing was underway on time. As usual racing was tight and it was the final buoy rounding, combined with an increasing breeze, that decided the result. 963 taking the gun, with 904 and 860 following. 842 withdrew after a navigational omission.
Race two saw 904 at the top mark first, only to round the buoy in the wrong direction! Some gentlemanly advice had the fleet heading in the right direction. 963 made it back to back wins with 842, 863 and 904 filling the minor placings.
Race three commenced in dramatic style as 963 and 863 had an interesting discussion on the starting line, enabling 904 to jump to a handy lead. Although challenged at times it was 904 to break 963's dominance and score a win, with 860, 963 and 842 following.
During the day's racing the wind varied between sitting on the arma to light wind.
The forecast looked better for day two but it was not to be. The wind cycled through giving competitors hope of good sailing only to die away again. Race four saw 963 sew up the series with a win, three bullets would be enough. Race five was won by 863 to share first place amongst three boats.
With one drop in the series the final result was: 1st 963 – Rohan Armstrong (9 total, net 6), 2nd 860 – Andrew Weiss (11/8), 3rd 904 – Leigh Nielsen (12/8), 842 – Geoff Waldon making sure everyone got home safely.
The fleet enjoyed close racing throughout the hotly contested series, with effective mark rounding's and downwind speed being the key to success.
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The Louisiana grain harvest is progressing well, but yields are down because of too much rain at the wrong time in the growing season, experts say. "This year was, and still is, a challenging year for farmers," said LSU AgCenter's David Lanclos.
Heavy rains in mid-June flooded fields and caused many farmers to replant crops. Persistent rains reduced field work, slowed crop growth and increased the competition of weeds, disease and insects. During the same time, long periods of overcast skies reduced the sunlight needed for photosynthesis in the plants and caused additional crop stress, Lanclos explained.
Lanclos said the 10 percent drop in the average corn yield is the result of heavy early-season rains.
"The persistent rains early in the season saturated soils and caused corn plants to develop shallow root systems and weak stalks," he said.
In such situations, additional heavy rains or high winds add stress to weak plants and can cause stalks to fall to the ground and be difficult to harvest.
Louisiana farmers have nearly a half-million acres of corn this year, and Lanclos said the good news is recent sunny days have been good to dry the corn crop for harvest.
Last year's average soybean yield, according to LSU AgCenter figures, was 37.4 bushels per acre on nearly 734,000 acres harvested.
The harvest of grain sorghum also is well under way, and experts say those yields are down 10 to 15 percent from last year.
Although the cotton growing season isn't quite over yet, LSU AgCenter cotton specialist Sandy Stewart said cotton yield losses are expected to be more severe than other crops this year.
"The persistent rains and overcast skies early in the season caused cotton plants to develop shallow root systems and stunt out early.
Harvest was expected to begin in late August on the state's half-million-acre cotton crop.
"This year has been unusual as Louisiana farmers adjusted for weather, altered practices and cut losses in a year that has challenged their ability to produce food and fiber for the consuming public," Lanclos said.


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How much should you spend on a coffin or casket?
The choice of a coffin is a difficult choice which has to be made under the most distressing circumstances. Often cost is not considered as a significant aspect in the whole funeral process, because the family is overwhelmed, vulnerable and grieving. Typically a family is making the decision of which coffin to buy at the worst possible moment. For this reason people readily spend $2,500 or more on a coffin offered at the funeral home when there are many online sites where you can buy the exact same coffin for less than $1,000. While deciding how much to spend on a coffin, a few factors must be considered.
As we discussed above, the circumstances under which the coffin is bought are very delicate. Evaluating finances at such a sensitive moment could appear to be crass and cold. However, one must take into account the other relevant facts. The deceased would certainly not want you to end up in a financial debt after purchasing an expensive coffin. Unlike what many would say, the choice of the coffin does not describe your love and affection. Money, a precious entity, must be spent on the welfare of others. For instance, instead of falling for an expensive coffin, you could simply honor their memory and make a charitable donation in their name.
However, if you intend to spend a substantial amount of money on the coffin, make sure you have the quality of wood evaluated. You could get in touch with the Better Business Bureau to obtain information about the organization which is delivering you the coffin. Furthermore, if a funeral home refuses your "third party casket" contact the Funeral Consumers' Alliance and the National Funeral Director's Association consumer affairs department for prompt assistance.
We understand the passing away of a loved one can be heavy on the heart, and therefore, our objective is to make sure that you aren't taken advantage of while purchasing something that forms an essential part of the memorial service. Spending on a coffin is indeed a personal choice, but when coupled with factors, it transforms into an inspired and intelligent decision.
In general, it is always best to pre-plan for your passing. All of us should make our last wishes known to our family and loved ones before we pass. This will alleviate the burden and stress of making difficult decisions in a time of great sorrow. Therefore, we should all take a few moments to think about what casket we would want, and what price range we would be comfortable with to ensure your family and loved ones are aware of your choice. This can be done by simply writing your choice into your will or utilizing great on-line tools such as www.memorializeme.com which help you and your family manage all aspects of your passing.
Thanks for the tip to have the quality of the wood evaluated. We don't mind spending money on my grandmother's casket, but I do see how my Mom would want to make sure she was getting a quality product. Is the wood evaluation just so people can make sure that they are getting their money's worth or are there safety reasons too?
Sorry for the late response. It is typically a matter of value. Unfortunately, the industry is rife with opportunists who find it easy to take advantage of people at a time when people are most vulnerable. There are a lot of really good funeral homes and casket manufacturers out there, but not many people are educated on what to look for. For example, some casket descriptions make it sound like the casket is solid wood when, in fact, it could be plywood or particle board with a hardwood veneer. There is nothing wrong with those types of caskets but they should be much less expensive than a solid wood casket. Having the wood evaluated can help ensure you are getting what you pay for.
I want to make sure that I'm ready for my funeral. It makes sense that I would need to get a good coffin! It's interesting that there are so many different options. I'll have to see if I can find one that encompasses who I am.


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Peer-to-Patent Australia Trial Completes Community Review Phase
The Australian Peer-to-Patent pilot project which is based upon the original US program is being administered by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and has been operating with the support of the Australian Patent Office within IP Australia since December 2009.
The Peer-to-Patent projects are designed to test whether an open community of reviewers can effectively locate prior art that might not otherwise be located by the patent office during a typical examination.
In Australia, QUT operates the web site http://www.peertopatent.org.au/, which provides an interactive web-based forum which allows self-selecting members of the public to review participating patent applications and submit relevant prior art references. Applicants must volunteer their applications to the program, and in Australia the mechanism for submission of any prior art references is provided by section 27 of the Australian Patents Act 1990, which allows any person to give the Patent Office notice of matters that may affect the validity of a patent. The section 27 submission in the Peer-to-Patent program is made by QUT, once the public review period for a particular application has concluded.
The initial community review phase of the program has now been completed. As announced by IP Australia:
In all, 31 pending patent applications were put forward voluntarily by participating applicants and made available for review on the Peer-to-Patent Australia website for a period of 90 days. Between December 2009 and June 2010, the community of 129 reviewers generated 106 prior art references in response to the participating patent applications. Those prior art references are now being considered by IP Australia's patent examiners as part of the formal examination process.
As a side note, in our own practice Patentology has actually been involved in the prosecution of one of those 31 applications, which makes us a little special, in the scheme of things! In that case, a single prior art reference was identified by a public participant, which was not particularly relevant to the claims and subsequently not relied upon by the Examiner.
The project will now undergo a six month evaluation, during which both IP Australia and QUT will evaluate the pilot's success. On the basis of the above figures, however, it is not clear that any solid conclusions are likely to be drawn, due to the small sample size. Nonetheless, the results of the pilot are due to be announced in December 2010.
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Chagsham, 27, is from Gartse, located at the border of Qinghai and Gansu. He had previously pursued studies in thangka painting but was disappointed that the teacher was rarely present. Through the artist grapevine, he came to know Tibetan Artists' Development Company. The first time he took the entrance exam, he wasn't chosen, so he continued to study diligently by himself, to return back the next year to take the exam again. Obviously Kristel and the students were impressed at how much he wanted to join the school. He turned out to have talent, brains and a capacity for humor and helpfulness that has changed the dynamic of the group for the better.


Ambient, experimental vocal music written to accompany Neal Stephenson\'s novel Anathem. Proceeds from this CD are being donated to the Long Now Foundation.
The music on this disc was composed to accompany Neal Stephenson\'s novel Anathem. After hearing a short verbal description of the core ideas for the book during a dinnertime conversation in 2006, I was completely drawn into the world that Neal was creating. I began to draft musical ideas to match some of the imaginary musical traditions that he had described, and Neal supplied draft copies of his book to me as it took shape. The experimental vocal music that you hear on this disc is the result.
truth and beauty; and finally, fiendishly difficult musical games designed to hone intellectual prowess.
All profits from the sale of this record will be donated to the Long Now Foundation, whose project ideas had a seminal role in the genesis of Anathem.
\"If Anathem often reads like a delirious mashup of Douglas Hofstadter's Gödel, Escher, Bach, Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose, and Isaac Asimov's Foundation, then the music (composed by David Stutz), doesn't so much underscore Hofstadter's Bach as it reaches further back, to the origins of polyphony, when the magic of two near but separate voices — separate just to the point of beating — was, like any sufficiently advanced science, still something close to magic [...] The sound is quite pure, with rarified tonal color, and compositional attention to very small shifts in notes. But the point of the composition isn't so much the notes themselves, but how they overlap when sung by multiple voices.\"
\"Iolet\" offers ostensible hymns of the avout. These range from the hesitant, John Cage-like \"Approximating Pi\" and the digeridooish grumbling of \"Quantum Spin Network\" through the beautifully ordered near-dissonances of \"Cellular Automata\" and the dramatic harmonies of \"Deriving the Quadratic Equation.\"
Original, sweet, and haunting melodies and patterns. Highly recommended!


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Cenae (łac. Cenensis) – stolica historycznej diecezji w Cesarstwie rzymskim, w prowincji Mauretania Cezarejska. Współcześnie w północnej Tunezji.

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