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Flatlands Dance Film Festival to screen 'Bronx Gothic,' short dance films
Aug 29, 2017 9:30 am by Jodi Heckel | Arts and Humanities Editor | 217-300-2751ArtsCampus
Okwui Okpokwasili in Andrew Rossi's "Bronx Gothic," which will be screened at the Flatlands Dance Film Festival, organized by the University of Illinois dance department.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Flatlands Dance Film Festival will open with a new documentary film, which premiered in June, about performer Okwui Okpokwasili and her one-woman show "Bronx Gothic."
The University of Illinois dance department's film festival will be Sept. 1 and 2 at Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana. Tickets are available at the door and are $10 general admission and $5 for students and seniors.
The film "Bronx Gothic" follows Okpokwasili on the final tour for her one-woman show of the same title. "Bronx Gothic" the show is a multidisciplinary display of dance, singing, drama and comedy. The semiautobiographical story she tells is set in the 1980s and centers on two 11-year-old girls, their friendship, and their discussions of puberty and sexual violence. The film shows Okpokwasili performing and also leading talkbacks with audience members on the questions concerning gender and culture issues raised by her performance.
Several members of the dance faculty saw the show live in New York City, and others saw a video of the performance. The Illinois dance department screened the video of the performance for dance students before the documentary is shown at the film festival.
"I was just as blown away with the documentary as I was with the dance work," said Rebecca Ferrell, the director of the film festival. "Okwui is a master storyteller. Dance, text, song, she weaves it beautifully together in 'Bronx Gothic.' You are watching her transform throughout the piece, and at the end you yourself feel transformed as well."
The screening of "Bronx Gothic" is co-sponsored by Krannert Art Museum and the Department of African American Studies.
The South Korean film "Mago" tells the story of the mythical Grandmother Mago. It is one of 11 short films that were chosen as part of the Flatlands Dance Film Festival's Short Films Competition Program.
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The second night of the festival features 11 short dance films from all over the world that were chosen through the festival's Short Films Competition Program. The festival received more than 350 submissions from 50 countries. A panel of community members chose the finalists.
One of Ferrell's favorite short films is "Exquisite Corps," the fourth in a series of hypermatch-cutting films directed by a dance professor at Ohio State University. In "Exquisite Corps," 42 contemporary dance choreographers dance for seven seconds each, with the film cutting from one to the next, each dancer picking up where the previous one left off.
"I love the chain letter of choreography traveling through 42 choreographers. There is singing, pizza-eating, underwater dancing and everything in between. It's a unique and delightful way to highlight today's modern dance-makers," Ferrell said.
A film from the United Kingdom, "Stopgap in Stop Motion," uses stop motion techniques, allowing the dancers to move in and out of frames within the film.
"I was really excited to see a stop-motion entry this year. We have received them in the past but not up to this production level. I thoroughly enjoyed the quirkiness of the film and its inclusion of disabled and nondisabled dancers," Ferrell said.
A film from South Korea, "MAGO," is an ethereal film that uses dance to illustrate a myth of the Grandmother Mago. "The cinematography is absolutely breathtaking," Ferrell said.
A full list of the films selected for the Short Films Competition Program is online.
Editor's note: For more information on the Flatlands Dance Film Festival, go to http://www.dance.uiuc.edu/engagement/flatlands-dance-film-festival, or contact Rebecca Ferrell at rferrel@illinois.edu or 217-300-1193.


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Israel's deputy foreign minister aims to woo progressives, but Israeli policies get in the way
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Idan Roll's mission as Israel's deputy foreign minister is to repair Israel's relationship with progressives, especially in the United States.
His challenge is that he is bound by an Israeli political reality that has shifted to the right.
It's a dilemma that he understands, and hopes to bridge.
"I want to try and promote this so-important relationship," Roll said earlier this month of the U.S.-Israel relationship, speaking at a reception on Nov. 16 for national U.S. media, Jewish media and Arab media. "And first and foremost is to, as I said, reach out and extend dialogue and hear different thoughts, and even be open to criticism because that's part of talking."
Israel's young government, led by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Affairs Minister Yair Lapid, has made a priority of restoring relations with the American left. Roll — 37 years old, strikingly handsome, trim and poured into a bespoke wardrobe, fluent in English — is part of that charm offensive.
The problem is policy: Israel maintains many of the policies that stoked tensions with the left in the first place. Among them: advocacy for a tough U.S. stance toward Iran, expanding settlements in the West Bank, maintaining Israel's hold on all of Jerusalem and nixing for now moves toward Palestinian statehood.
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That contradiction was sharply illustrated when, returning from the United States, Roll canceled scheduled meetings with Belgian's left-leaning government because of a law it just passed requiring goods manufactured in settlements to be labeled as such.
"The Belgian government's decision to label products from Judea & Samaria strengthens extremists, does not help promote peace in the region, and shows Belgium as not contributing to regional stability," Roll said on Twitter, using the biblical names for the West Bank preferred on the Israeli right.
Those were the kind of policy flash points Roll tried to avoid during his U.S. tour, when he met with Democratic lawmakers and engaged them on LGBTQ+ issues. He and his husband, Israeli pop star Harel Skaat, had their two children, via a surrogate, in the U.S. because of restrictions for LGBTQ+ Israelis.
Still, Roll faced sharp questions in his meetings on policies on Iran and on the Palestinians.
"We have nothing to hide," Roll said in an interview. "I'm here to keep an open dialogue and give them answers about what is going on in Israel."
Roll said at the media reception that one reason for past tensions was former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's confrontational tone and his willingness to write off progressives and Democrats.
"Israel has always been a bipartisan issue, and our government and our ministry, we intend to keep it that way," Roll said at the reception. "I think that keeping it that way, is not just saying that, but actually taking the time to reach out to both houses" — referring to liberals and conservatives — "and to open dialogue. And I think that, you know, there were times where we didn't do it, it wasn't done as much as it should be in my eyes."
Roll met during his U.S. tour with Republicans and with centrist Democrats, but progressives were a key target. Democrats on the left have openly called to defund U.S. defense assistance to Israel. The growth of a party wing that does not want to automatically fund Israel's defense needs has set off alarm bells in Israel.
Roll's visit comes after progressives complained that the Biden administration was trying to push through extra money for Israel's antimissile system, Iron Dome, without debate.
Establishment Democrats gave in to the demand for debate and after a contentious session, most (but significantly not all) of the progressive caucus voted for the funding.
Prior to arriving in the U.S., Roll met with progressives about whom to meet, and had an off-the-record meeting with an array of Jewish progressive groups, none of which agreed to be identified. Since the hostilities between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in May, American progressives have increasingly questioned their Jewish allies' Israel ties. An environmental group last month called for barring some progressive Jewish groups from a voting rights coalition because of their pro-Israel credentials, and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York., is facing expulsion from the Democratic Socialists of America because he recently toured Israel with J Street, a liberal pro-Israel group.
Bringing Jewish progressives into the conversation was a priority for Roll, who used the same term, "family," that Lapid has embraced in Jewish outreach. Netanyahu essentially cut off Jewish progressives and made it clear that he saw Evangelical Christians as more reliable than Jews in supporting Israel.
"We are all part of one family. This is the way I see things and you know, families, they might have disagreements, and that's fine," Roll said in the interview. "What family doesn't? But the main thing is that we can always sit together and discuss these disagreements and reach a conclusion and sometimes we can't reach a conclusion but we want people to know that they are heard."
Among progressive lawmakers, Roll met with Rep. Jerry Nadler, the New York Democrat and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee who convened the unofficial Jewish caucus for the get-together. (Nadler's office did not return a request for comment.) Roll also met with Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Jewish Democrat from Georgia; Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin; Rep. Ritchie Torres, of New York, a prominent and rare defender of Israel among Democrats seems as progressive; Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who has been sharply critical of some Israeli actions this year; and Rhode Island's Rep. David Cicilline, who is Jewish and co-chairs the congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus.
"We spoke about the importance of the increasing visibility of LGBTQ+ lawmakers here in the U.S. and Israel and the role that organizations like the Equality Caucus can play in inspiring people to run for public office, in supporting LGBTQ+ elected officials, and in helping to push forth an agenda of equality for all – regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity," Cicilline told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in an email. "I look forward to our future discussions."
Bennett met with President Joe Biden in August and made it clear he was ready to work behind the scenes on contentious issues, like disagreements over whether the United States should reenter the Iran nuclear deal. Netanyahu made his disagreements with Democrats very public.
Lapid on his own visit last month emphasized common values in meetings with Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Antony Blinken, the secretary of state.
Israeli government officials and pro-Israel groups often emphasize Israel's liberal LGBTQ policies in their pitch to progressives, noting the repression queer people suffer elsewhere in the Middle East. Roll is no exception: In an interview, he noted that Israel recently become one of the first nations to allow openly gay men to give blood.
"I just went and donated a lot a few days ago and you know, it felt good after years of being out of the closet, all of a sudden you can do that again," he said.
He noted that Iran, Israel's most belligerent regional enemy, continues to execute people who are gay, and he gets angry when anyone brings up the term "pinkwashing," the accusation that Israel advertises gay rights to distract attention from its treatment of Palestinians. His life, he says, is not designed to prove a point.
Idan Roll, Israel's deputy foreign minister, checks his phone after a meeting at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2021. (Instagram)
Roll, a lawyer who emerged as an advocate for LGBTQ rights before he entered politics, is nonetheless sensitive to the strides he feels Israel has yet to make. He is candid in describing his difficulties marrying in a country where the Orthodox rabbinate controls Jewish marriage and will not countenance same-sex marriage. He and Harel were married remotely by an officiant in Utah, an option that only emerged during the pandemic.
He also advocates for surrogate parenthood. He has two children through surrogacy, a boy and a girl born in Oklahoma, and speaks warmly about the Reform movement, which helped walk him through the surrogacy. (Israel for years extended surrogacy rights only to heterosexual couples and single women; its Supreme Court in July extended it to gay men.)
"The Reform Movement was so, so kind and so welcoming and you know, doing surrogacy in a foreign country that's, you know, it's a journey," he said.
But unlike other Israel defenders, Roll does not cast Israel's gay-friendly environment as a be-all and end-all for progressives; instead, he cites it as an example of how Israel is moving in the right direction.
The government, he said in the interview, "is the most diverse coalition we've ever had," noting the inclusion of an Arab party for the first time in a governing coalition. "Everyone and anyone in Israel can now see someone in this government who they can relate to." (Arab parties in the past have supported Israeli governments only from outside the coalition.)
"We have a record number of female ministers, we have ministers with disabilities, we have openly LGBTQ members of the government, me included," he said. "We just passed and we allocated a record number of dollars, it's about $10 billion, for Arab society. It's not going to mean everything, but it's definitely going to do good work at catching up on this ongoing gap" between Jewish and Arab Israelis.
He said that the budget also increased services for the LGBTQ+ community sixfold, and mentioned the prominent role Israel played at the recent conference on climate change in Glasgow.
Roll made the case that listening has its own rewards.
"It's about taking the time to come here and meet with people and create, you know, relationships first hand, actually meeting with people," he said at his meeting with Washington media. "It's a weird concept, you know, after COVID, but still there's no substitute to actually sitting down with a person and you know, learning what he or she are all about."
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If everything goes as planned, you should be able to hear an interview with me on TV and on the Radio here in Scotland on Tuesday. You can hear the interview on BBC Radio Scotland tomorrow on the Good Morning Scotland show sometime between 6 and 9 . There will be a TV segment as well on BBC Scotland's Reporting Scotland at 18.30. Streaming video of the whole newscast should be available here.
A few weeks ago I had the great pleasure in being interviewed by a reporter for the BBC, David Marsland, here in Scotland at the Aberdeen Art Gallery. I talked about my research, why I decided to study here in Scotland, and the current state of protection for Scottish art museums and historic houses.
It seems the TV segment has been preempted, but I've been assured it will air in the near future. I'll post more here when I know more.
Good radio interview. I was amused by the tongue-in-cheek suggestion that jazz music is never played in museums because it just might encourage the visitors to steal the art in emulation of heist movies. There is a serious point there. As you rightly say, as art prices spiral upwards, so the desire to steal masterpieces increases accordingly. But in reality the jazz may be lacking but the potential for violence towards low-paid museum staff is all too present.
Perhaps you have a reference for that intriguing Indian diamond heist referred to in the preamble.


Enjoy guided field trips with botanical experts!
We are a diverse group open to anyone interested in the objectives and the functions of the Michigan Botanical Club. Amateurs and professionals of all ages are welcome. Your membership will support the Club in its important program to conserve and to protect native flora and the natural resources of the state and the nation.
Membership in the Michigan Botanical Club is handled through local chapters.
Most activity is centered in the Chapters. During the non-growing season, Chapters hold meetings with interesting speakers and presentations, and social activities. During the growing season (and sometimes other times) Chapters have organized field trips to preserves. Because of the sensitive nature of some of these areas, field trips are only open to current members.
Great Lake Chapter: Northern and Mid-Michigan, as well as neighboring States in the Great Lakes area. Canadian residents and other US States are also include.
Each chapter has its own dues and membership forms. Please print out the form and send a check (U.S. funds) to the person listed on the form. You can also inquire about membership at any of the scheduled meetings of the chapters.
The State board holds two meetings a year. All members are invited to attend state board meetings. After the meeting, a field trip is held to explore a nearby area. Chapters host the state board meetings.
Mini-forays: A mini-foray is a day long event exploring a natural area. These are not scheduled on a regular basis, but are held occasionally.
Annual Foray: Once a year, a three day event of speakers, field trips, and social activities is held, usually on Memorial Day Weekend. The Foray is only open to current members and may have a cap on the number of registrants. Field trips are led by experts and are a guided tour of unique high-quality natural areas.
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PreSchool Puzzles – Educational games for kids is a free app for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 which allows you to teach your kids about sports, musical instruments etc. via fun and interesting puzzles. The app targets younger audiences and is designed in a manner which will be very appealing to kids all around the world. The app is perfect for teaching your tiny tots about the real world things like sports etc. via incredibly addictive puzzles that they can't stop playing. When you launch the app, you will be presented with an interface which allows you to select the puzzle that you wish to play, and then it will open up on your screen.
PreSchool Puzzles – Educational games for kids is available for free from the Windows App Store.
When you install and launch PreSchool Puzzles – Educational games for kids on your device, the below interface will greet you.
Above, you can click on the icons shown at the bottom to access the puzzles associated with the same. The different puzzles and their purposes are explained below.
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When you fit the black pieces into correct blanks, you will be shown the name of the sport.
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Also try out word search games for Windows 8 and free apps for kids.
PreSchool Puzzles – Educational games for kids is a great app that you can download on your device to help your kids learn new things and be better than the rest. The fun puzzle concept is beautifully implemented, and the lack of ads mean that this app is worthy of getting a 4.5 out of 5 rating!
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers argue 'compelling basis' for new trial
By Josh Payne
Lawyers representing predatory British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell have asked for no sentencing date to be set as the US court should "grant her a new trial".
Setting out their arguments in a letter to Judge Alison Nathan, the 60-year-old's defence counsel said there was a "compelling basis" to overturn Maxwell's conviction for sex trafficking after a juror revealed they had a been a victim of sexual abuse.
Maxwell, who was labelled "dangerous" by the prosecution during her three-week trial in New York, was found guilty of enticing vulnerable teenagers to Jeffrey Epstein's various properties for him to sexually abuse between 1994 and 2004.
The US government, who prosecuted the case, said in the same letter that a sentence date should be set for three to four months' time.
The prosecution also said if all defence motions were denied, and a sentencing date could be set, they would dismiss the outstanding perjury counts against Maxwell.
The severed charges allege the convicted sex trafficker lied under oath by hiding her participation in Jeffrey Epstein's offences during a separate civil case brought against her by the Duke of York's accuser, Virginia Giuffre.
Confirming their position in the letter, the US government said: "In the event the defendant's post-trial motions are denied, the Government is prepared to dismiss the severed perjury counts at the time of sentencing, in light of the victims' significant interests in bringing closure to this matter and avoiding the trauma of testifying again.
"If any of the defendant's post-trial motions are granted, the government proposes that the parties be directed to promptly confer and propose a schedule for further proceedings.
"That schedule may depend on the manner in which the court resolves such motions."
The prosecution also requested the preparation of a pre-sentence investigation report, but the defence argued anything Maxwell said in the report "could be used against her at her retrial".
Setting out their position in the letter, Maxwell's lawyers said: "The defence requests that the court delay setting a schedule for sentencing because there is a compelling basis for the court to overturn Ms Maxwell's conviction and grant her a new trial based on the disclosures of Juror 50 during deliberations.
"The defence therefore objects to setting a schedule for sentencing until this motion is resolved.
"Furthermore, requiring Ms Maxwell to participate in the preparation of the pre-sentence investigation report, while she is awaiting a decision on her motion for a new trial, will adversely impact her Fifth Amendment rights (the right to silence so as not to incriminate oneself).
"Ms Maxwell will be forced into the position of not cooperating with the probation department's investigation because any statement she makes to Probation, and any documents she provides, may be used against her at her retrial."


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They say that beauty isn't an age, beautiful women come in all ages, in fact I tend to find some older women more alluring and beautiful than their younger teen counterparts. Maybe I feel this way because I am no longer a teen..hehe..
But no seriously, its easy to look youthful and beautiful as a young girl, but truly beautiful are those women who radiate beauty and a glow that could put any teen queen to shame.
I have the pleasure of introducing you to one such gorgeous lady Mrs Babboo Singh.
Mrs Singh – is elegance personified , old world charm , supremely elegant , graceful and with a very warm heart and generous spirit.
Mrs Singh is a fine example of how to embrace age gracefully . Not only is she beautiful to look at , she is also an accomplished artist with a passion for creating wonderful hand painted apparel . Mrs Singh specializes in silk painting, a unique art form that she uses to create wonderful apparel and home linen of the highest quality.
1.How did you start your artistic journey? Were you interested in art as a child? Please tell us about your artistic influences ?
Creativity has always been a constant companion since childhood, probably being a Libran has something to do with it. I was always drawn to beauty in life whether it was visual, in thought or words. Seeing my interest, I was encouraged by my family and was trained under a professional artist and then there was no looking back. I persevered through years of postings and commitments as an army wife. Even with two growing children I kept honing my skills at home.
In my artistic journey I explored diverse mediums. I began with oils then watercolors, thereafter decoupage and montage work caught my fancy, then I delved in stippling for some time. I was introduced to silk painting in the United States, when I saw how the colors flowed on fabrics and the exciting possibility of this medium I was hooked. I loved the challenge of working with such an unusual medium. I loved the vibrancy and richness of the color that can be achieved on working with dyes on silk, without sacrificing any of the fibers natural softness and grace. The pigment is infused in the very fibers of the material rather than laid on top, mind you its not a very forgiving medium though.
2.How long does it take to create the wonderful dupattas /scarves/sarees ?
Silk painting is a longish procedure. The silk material is first thoroughly washed and then stretched tight on a frame. Then solvent based resist is applied which works as a dam for the dyes. Dyes are then carefully applied in a number of washes beginning from light to dark to achieve different hues and effects. The colors are then heat set by steaming for 4-5 hours. Thereafter the superfluous colors and resist is washed off and the piece is finally ready. It is indeed time consuming. A saree or a duppata could take roughly 5-6 days.
3.How do you suggest one looks after/stores delicate beautiful garments like the ones you hand paint?
My creations are very easy to care for. Firstly I use only washable silks and chiffon. They can easily be washed at home and dried in shade, the colors are fast.
4.How much time do you devote to work everyday?
I do not take on too much, as I put my soul in every piece I paint or design. I do believe that each one of my creations has a destiny and will find its owner. Working hours depend on the work load.
5.You come across as the epitome of grace and poise, could you describe your style for our readers? Do you have any fashion rules you stick to?
Thank you for the compliment. I believe in simplicity and elegance, for me less is more . Yes, I have my fashion rules. I have always felt that everyone looks good in their young age but the challenge is to look good and graceful in your old age. My fashion rules are well groomed hair, good shoes and well tailored clothes which need not be expensive at all. But above all its the way you carry your self with poise and grace….a lady has to behave like a lady ! Period .
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6.You have radiant skin and a gorgeous mane of salt pepper hair. What are some of the beauty rituals that you would pass on to, say, your daughter / granddaughter?
I have always believed in natural things for skin and hair.You need to take care from a young age. No beauty parlour cares of you as much as you can for yourself. A couple of simple at home natural skin care masks I recommend.
Egg White + onion juice for great skin.
Egg whites, honey , almond, cucumber and lemon juice are all excellent for the skin. In addition to this many things in your kitchen like tomato juice work wonders for your skin.
I never really used any expensive products, but I did put in effort, in my younger days I would never wash my face without putting some mask on first and I would never wash my hair without putting something on it first. I guess I am reaping the benefits of that effort now.
The skin and hair care regime that you follow in your young age definitely reflects in your old age. Above all its very important to lead a happy and a contented life which does reflect on your face.
Brown methi seeds in oil, strain the oil, grind the brown seeds, add them back to the oil add some yogurt and apply to your hair.
8.You are also in very good shape , after a certain age we women tend to let go of ourelves but you have kept yourself in envious shape . Please share your fitness regime with us , how do you strike a balance?
Apart from having good genes from both my parents I do believe in moderation- sensible eating is imperative. For me brisk walks work the best. I Don't know why people feel that you can let go of your self in your old age. Today, everyone needs to be fit and healthy.
9.Do you feel nutrition and diet play an important role in looking good? Do tell us about your diet . If there are any special rules you have picked up along the way?
Yes, most definitely diet plays a pivotal role in being healthy and looking good. At 60 I like to take very good care of my body. For my bone health, I take half a tea spoon of ashvagandha and walnut kernels in the morning and water is the elixir of life. My breakfast is a toast with cinnamon and honey or an egg and a big glass of milk. For lunch, I take a big bowl of curd with half a teaspoon of flax seeds , Dal and vegetables and one or two chapatis. The same for dinner except the curd. In addition to this I consume amla juice in season and of course all the seasonal fruits.
10.Parting words of wisdom for our readers? On how to stay fashionable /graceful.
My advise to the readers will be not to follow fashion blindly. everyone has a body type so wear what suits you the best. lastly, don't let the child in you die…life is too short, enjoy it.
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Lookup Public Records in Kent County, Rhode Island. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Kent County is located in the central region of Rhode Island. Its county seat is East Greenwich. The county was created in 1750 from a portion of Providence County and named after the county of Kent in England. According to the 2015 census, there are 164,801 people living in the 188 square mile area which makes this the second most populated county in the state. The adjacent counties are Providence County in the north, Bristol County in the east, Washington County in the south, New London County (CT) in the southwest, Windham County (CT) in the west, and Newport County in the southeast. The zip codes are 02816, 02817, 02818, 02827, 02886, 02887, 02888, 02889, and 02893.
The Superior Court Clerk is responsible for attending all the hearings of the court, keeping the records and documents filed within, and creating records of all proceedings, judgments, orders, and decrees. In addition, the Clerk is responsible for receiving all fines and costs in criminal cases.
To search and view court records in Kent County, you can use the computer terminal available in the Superior Clerk's office which is located in the county courthouse. You can also access the register of actions or docket online through the Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal. However, other electronic case information will not be available online.


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(AMSTERDAM) MEMORY SPACE by Alvin Lucier / MAZE
The openness of Lucier's instructions belie the difficulty in dealing with the idea of how one can translate a sound from one medium into another and what kind of transformation of information takes place in that exchange. While interpreting this work, a musician becomes intensely aware of the proce …
TRANSFER by Anne-James Chaton + Andy Moor
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PLUME by Butcher-Buck-Mayas-Stangl
These two high profile trios are all inventiveness, and this is reflected in the way they were formed, as much as in the music itself. There is a tangled web of connections at play between the four improvisers, through a history of past collaborations, one to one or in larger formations, some occasi …
RESORTS + RUINS by Yannis Kyriakides
In "Resorts & Ruins", a set of three recent sound works, Kyriakides deals with several themes in both a physical and narrative sense. All the pieces use source material that highlight specific vocal traditions, namely Turkish pop music, Cypriot epic song, and Baroque opera, but they also all mak …
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The Ex guitars meet Nilssen-Love/Vandermark Duo. Lean Left throws together two explosive duos - the sax/drums collision course of Ken Vandermark and Paal Nilsson-Love with the piledriving guitarists from The Ex - to make up a positively apocalyptic quartet: an elemental musical force featuring Gr …
MYRIAD by Magda Mayas + Christine Abdelnour
Magda Mayas is a pianist living in Berlin. Developing a vocabulary utilizing both the inside as well as the exterior parts of the piano, using preparations and objects, she explores textural, linear and fast moving sound collage. Christine Abdelnour, based in France but of Lebanese origin, is an alt …
ANTICHAMBER by Yannis Kyriakides
This 2-CD set collects ten pieces by Yannis Kyriakides composed between the late-1990s and the present, spanning some thirteen years of work. It offers a view of a world that is rich both musically and conceptually. These compositions are small-scale in terms of the number of performers required, bu …
REBETIKA by Andy Moor + Yannis Kyriakides
Andy Moor (guitar) and Yannis Kyriakides (computer) lovingly deconstruct and reassemble their favourite rebetika music in a set of 9 pieces that encompass a wide scope of musical vision. This is an unusual and original take on the so called "blues" music of the Greek diaspora of the early 20th centu …
FOLIA by Andy Moor + Yannis Kyriakides.
"Folia" is the third CD collaboration of Andy Moor (guitar) and Yannis Kyriakides (computer) created in 2009 and performed in numerous festivals and concerts that year. It is an epic reworking of the famous tune from the 16th and 17th centuries called "La Folia". Fusing influences from this and Sout …
EVERYTHING BUT THE BEGINNING by Colin McLean + Andy Moor
The first release from Andy Moor and Colin McLean since they disbanded Dog Faced Hermans in 1994. A collection of live improvisations recorded between June 2006 and November 2008, mostly in collaboration with dancers as part of the Music/Dance 301 performance series at OT301, Amsterdam. It's alwa …
LE JOURNALISTE by Anne-James Chaton + Andy Moor
Using text from newspaper articles and radio broadcasts by one journalist, spoken word artist Anne-James Chaton chooses a portrait out of his series of 100, and sets it to music. Le Journaliste combines voice recordings with multilayered soundscapes by guitarist Andy Moor. Moor has a beautiful so …
TAP DANCING IN THE SAND by Robert Ashley / Ensemble MAE
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MARKER by Andy Moor
On this, his debut solo CD, Andy Moor explores a wide spectrum of his unusual guitar style, resulting in an exciting, varied and challenging collection, ranging from melodic solo guitar pieces to atmospheric soundscapes and wild outbursts of radical sound. Moor plays electric guitar and from the …
WORDLESS by Yannis Kyriakides
A suite of 12 electronic sound portraits based on interviews from the BNA-BBOT archives in Brussels. Words from the interviews are edited out to leave only the hesitations, breathing, emotional reactions and environmental sounds. The edited interviews are then re-sampled and set in musical structure …
THE BUFFER ZONE by Yannis Kyriakides
An electronic music theatre work that explores boundaries of separation. The piece is a reflection on the UN Buffer Zone that runs through the divided island of Cyprus. With Tido Visser (voice), Marc Reichow (piano) and Nikos Veliotis (cello). A musical narrative from whose spell it is hard to es …
RED v GREEN by Yannis Kyriakides + Andy Moor
Improvised duos by Andy Moor (guitar) and Yannis Kyriakides (live electronics). The opening chapter in a blossoming collaborative partnership. Kyriakides and Moor complement each others' moves with a fluency that belies the fact that Red v Green is their first record together. Here's hoping it is …
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WE HAVE ONE DESTINY (CD) by Ayuune Sule
Ayuune Sule - kologo, voice Ayuune Sule brings the Soul into Kologo Power. In Kumasi, the second city of Ghana and capital of the Ashanti region, Ayuune Sule is the main kologo star. The most famous kologo player these days in the whole of Ghana and abroad is King Ayisoba. Together with King Ayis …
TONGER (CD) by It Dockumer Lokaeltsje
Sytse J. van Essen - guitar Fritz de Jong - drums, backing vocals Peter Sijbenga - bass, vocals, electrical things It had to be different. It had to be short. And it had to be in Frisian. Between 1985 and 1990, It Dockumer Lokaeltsje left a trail of happy confusion everywhere they …
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Le Mora Ishockey Klubb est un club suédois de hockey sur glace. L'équipe joue ses matchs dans la patinoire FM Mattsson Arena.

Fondé en 1935, Mora IK fut le premier club de hockey sur glace de la province de Dalécarlie. En 1945, le club atteint atteint pour la première fois la première division, appelée à l'époque Svenska Serien. Entre 1945 et 1975, l'équipe participa à 21 saisons du championnat de première division.

En 1975, le club fut ensuite relégué en deuxième division (Allsvenskan) où il resta 29 ans. En 2004, Mora obtint une promotion dans l'Elitserien et tira parti du lock-out de la Ligue nationale de hockey qui lui permit de faire signer Shawn Horcoff, Daniel Cleary et les frères Marcel et Marian Hossa. Mora IK termina  de la ligue cette saison-là, position respectable pour un club promu.

En 2008, le club est de nouveau relégué en deuxième division (Allsvenskan).

Palmarès
 Aucun titre.

Rivalités
 Leksands IF

Numéros retirés
 8. Hasse Hansson

Anciens joueurs

Voir aussi

  http://www.morahockey.se/ -Site officiel du Mora IK

Mora IK

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realloc() is wasting a lof of space, what did I do wrong?
You can call mremap(). Alternatively, you can call mmap() again, copy the data, and munmap() the original.
Why am I getting a segmentation fault when using realloc()?
How to recycle and reuse allocated memory?
The first argument of realloc must be a pointer that is earlier returned by a call to malloc, realloc or calloc, or a null pointer. In your case, it's not any of them.
How to realloc based on size of array?
There is memory corruption on your heap. You need to run with some sort of heap checking tool, such as valgrind.
You're running into a precedence error; *parsedCommand[argc] is being interpreted as *(parsedCommand[argc]) instead of what it looks like you want, (*parsedCommand)[argc].
How do I create a function in C that allows me to split a string based on a delimiter into an array?
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How to realloc a *char inside a while loop?
What's the bug with a possible wrapper function of realloc C function?
Freeing memory in the caller that is reallocated by the callee?
You are using strcmp(string, node->data); before you check if(node==NULL). In which case you get a segmentation fault.
Correct way to calculate the size for malloc() and realloc()?


Sitting there Monday night wrapping up the Staples Center doubleheader watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debut as an NBA starter with the Clippers while Andrew Wiggins once again was just another guy on the court for Minnesota, the thought, of course, went to Canada's senior men's team and what the future might hold for it.
I'm becoming more and more convinced – and this is not a kneejerk reaction to Monday night – that it is possible that Wiggins never plays again for Canada, even if he says he wants to.
Hear me out on a couple of salient points on that, would you?
There is no disputing Wiggins' talent, at least when he fully applies himself and there are NBA types who tell me privately that it doesn't happen all the time.
But Canada could be so stacked with talent perfectly suited for the FIBA game that he might not be able to "make" the team and who would have ever thought that.
Cory Joseph, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, Kevin Pangos, RJ Barrett, Tristan Thompson, Kelly Olynyk, Melvin Ejim, Dillon Brooks, Dwight Powell.
There's 10 of 12 right there and that doesn't include guys like Nik Stauskas, Brady Heslip, Phil Scrubb, Chris Boucher, Khem Birch, I'm certain there are others I've forgotten and, yeah, Wiggins.
Now, Wiggins is a better raw talent than almost all of them, we will stipulate, but looking at skillsets needed for international success – multi-dimensional talent at both ends and shooting, shooting, shooting and more shooting, does he fit well on the court?
And here's the part that might be most important than anything else.
There needs to be a level of passion, true passion, for pulling on a Canadian jersey. You truly have to play for the next guy more than yourself, you have to give every ounce you've got every time on the floor for your team to be as successful as it can be. I've watched Canada, I saw first hand what unity and fighting for a common cause did for the men at the 2000 Sydney Games and the women at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.
I know how important it is; I have wondered for years, going back to the disastrous end of the FIBA Americas tournament in Mexico in 2015 whether Wiggins has that passion.
I wonder today. I will wonder next year. I know there are people associated with program who wonder the same thing.
It must be part of the thought process that comes into play when a team is being selected.
There will be all kinds of time to debate the issue and circumstances change, skill development stalls, injuries happen, contract stuff arises and, heck, Canada hasn't even qualified yet. But there's a flip side for all the consternation about whether or not Wiggins wants to play that not many people are thinking about.
And that's if they want or need him.
It is not solely his decision and I think people need to realize that.
There was a time, not long ago, that he represented all that was exciting about the future of Canadian basketball. A super-athletic No. 1 draft pick who had caught everyone's attention, Wiggins was going to be the face of The Golden Age of Canadian basketball, wasn't he?
That's not the case any more, not remotely. He didn't accept that responsibility, others have surpassed him in some ways as a player – did you see RJ Barrett as Duke dismantled Kentucky last night – and many people have moved on from the "we need Andrew to really win" mentality, as well they should have.
Again, I am not saying there is no place for him the program, the senior team can always use a talent like him.
What I am saying is (a) it's not going to solely be up to him and (b) the depth of talent is good enough to thrive on its own and (c) inclusion on any Canadian team put together for an intense, one-tournament summer depends on a host of factors, pure basketball skill just one of many.
All right, we're later than usual to this but we need to start thinking about the weekend mail.
Click on this [email protected] place and do what you do and we'll star the process.
Yeah, I wasn't around yesterday morning because the end of my trip was exhausting and included a silly early flight and it's too early in the season to push things too close to limits.
And I have a "thing" tomorrow morning that might end up with the same thing happening so forgive an absence if it occurs again.
But once it's over with, it's clear sailing for as far as the eye can see – no time zone travel, no things to be dealt with so we'll be truly back to normal.
The Raptors? Well, She Who Supports Arsenal had this, they had an off-day in Sacramento, probably watching the shenanigans at the state house there, and there's a late game tonight to wrap up the trip.
I think I can stay up until after midnight watching it but I am not 100 per cent sure of that.
But if they do find a way to win, coming up with a 4-0 road trip that included three in four nights and a back-to-back would certainly be an eye-opening accomplishment.


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Home is the Sailor, part 2
(Props to Kate for tackling the scanning of a big stack of old family photos.)
We were really tickled when a reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer wanted to do a write-up on my grandfather and his accomplishments. The article is online, but in case the article gets taken down at any point, I'm going to repost it. [Edit, 2013: no longer online, sure enough.]
Published May 22, 2010.
Theodore Colangelo, 90, defense-mapping official
By Claudia Vargas
Inquirer Staff Writer
Theodore Colangelo, 90, of Cinnaminson, a sailor during World War II who went on to be director of the Defense Mapping Agency distribution center in Philadelphia, died of prostate cancer and multiple system atrophy Monday, May 17, at the Masonic Home of New Jersey.
When Mr. Colangelo was transferred from a Defense Mapping Agency office in New York state to the Philadelphia distribution center in 1959, he was a supply clerk. By the mid-1970s, he had risen to director, managing more than 120 employees, said former colleague Gerald Bonner of Cinnaminson.
Mr. Colangelo was known as a firm leader whom employees respected for his openness to new ideas, such as having an evaluation panel for promotions. But his biggest accomplishment was coordinating the military branches working within the distribution center.
When Mr. Colangelo first arrived, Bonner said, the Air Force and Navy foremen "were all trying to operate in their own ways."
Bonner, who was hired in 1975 as the personnel officer, found himself dealing with minor issues. Mr. Colangelo reorganized the joint operation to flow smoothly, he said.
"It was humming. I got bored," he said, adding that he left in 1980.
Mr. Colangelo retired in the early 1990s after 45 years of working with military mapping systems and distribution.
Mr. Colangelo had come to the United States as a 10-year-old from his native city of Pietragalla, Italy, with his seven siblings and widower father. Arriving in 1930, Mr. Colangelo and his family settled in Schenectady, N.Y.
When he was 16, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and a year later the Navy, where he was a seaman aboard the Erie.
After serving for three years, he returned to Schenectady. But a year later, Pearl Harbor was attacked, and he rushed back to the Navy, his daughter Eileen DiLullo said.
As a machinist mate on the Samuel N. Moore, Mr. Colangelo, during at least one typhoon, worked frantically to keep the destroyer's engines running, his daughter said.
Shortly before being discharged in 1947, Mr. Colangelo was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. While recovering at the VA Medical Center in Brooklyn, he fell in love with Dorothy Smelz, a social worker assigned to him. Six months later, they married.
Mr. Colangelo started working for the Defense Mapping Agency in 1948.
When Mr. Colangelo was transferred to Philadelphia in 1959, he wanted a single-family home, so he settled in Cinnaminson, where he lived in the same house until he died.
He aimed to always be home by 5 p.m. to be with his family, his daughter said. But Mr. Colangelo sometimes had to work 20-hour days – and that's when Dorothy Colangelo knew something unusual was going on in the world.
In the days leading up to President John F. Kennedy's public announcement of the Cuban missile crisis, Mr. Colangelo had been holed up in the distribution center for many hours, his daughter said.
In addition to his daughter, he is survived by a son, Daniel; daughters Susan D. Grant and Mary Ann McWilliams; four grandchildren; and a sister. His wife died in 1996.
A funeral was held Friday, May 21, at Snover/Givnish Funeral Home, Cinnaminson. Interment was at Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson.
Grandpa would have been so pleased to see this in the paper. I knew next to nothing about his career at the Defense Mapping Agency, and it was strange (in a good way) to be hearing about it for the first time in the newspaper.
Thanks to everyone who left kind messages on the blog, Facebook, or by email (I'm sitting down with a cup of coffee to catch up on my correspondence right now). I'll get back to my regularly scheduled blogging topics soon, I promise. It's just that I feel odd writing about anything else right now, you know?
May 23rd, 2010 | Spirituality
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May 24, 2010 at 4:20 pm | Permalink
This is lovely, Camille. How nice of them to write something.
It sounds like your grandfather had an interesting life. The things he probably knew! Fascinating.
Still thinking of your whole family…
If you could please scan the article for me, I would really appreciate it.
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The XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle, which was previously known as M24E1 Reconfigured Sniper Weapon System, is a major upgrade of the M24 Sniper Weapon System currently fielded by US Army. The XM2010 (M2010 if formally adopted) was developed by famous American company Remington Arms, to extend range and target penetration capabilities of army snipers while maintaining reasonable weight of the weapon. The XM2010 rifle is a major rework of the M24 rifle, as the only common part between those weapons is the receiver. This is possible because M24 rifles were originally built using Magnum-sized Remington Model 700 actions, with such conversion in mind. Everything else is new, including new stocks, barrels, magazines, optics and sound suppressor. The XM2010 rifle will deliver accurate fire at ranges of up to 1200-1300 meters using currently issued Mk.248 Mod.1 .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition. Accuracy requirements are set as 1 MOA or less at 200 yards.
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The XM2010 / M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle is manually operated, rotary bolt action rifle. It uses Remington Model 700 Magnum-size action with frontal locking and 5-round detachable box magazine. New chassis-type stock is made from aluminum and features tubular forend with multiple mounting points for additional Picatinny rails, fully adjustable side-folding shoulder stock and ergonomically shaped pistol grip. The free-floating barrel uses 5R rifling and is threaded at the front to accept quick-detachable sound suppressor (silencer), built by Advanced Armament Co. This suppressor is an integral part of the XM2010 package. The standard optics selected for XM2010 sniper rifle is Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20x50mm ER/T M5 telescope sight. For night-time operations, the AN/PVS-29 Clip-on Sniper Night Sight can be used as well.


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Men's Basketball Falls At Lake Superior State 82-61
Lake Superior St.
Northwood (9-13,5-9 GLIAC) 27 34 61
Lake Superior St. (17-5,11-3 GLIAC) 37 45 82
Pts: 4 Players (#03, #05, #21, #22) - 8
Reb: 2 Players (#02, #05) - 4
Ast: Nate Georgeton - 4
Pts: Akaemji Williams - 22
Reb: Michael Nicholson - 9
Ast: Akaemji Williams - 5
OVERVIEW – LAKE SUPERIOR STATE
SCORE: No. 3 Lake Superior State Lakers 82, Northwood Timberwolves 61
RECORDS: Lake Superior State (17-5, 11-3 GLIAC), Northwood (9-13, 5-9 GLIAC)
LOCATION: Cooper Gymnasium – Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
RECAP: Lake Superior State makes pushes at the end of the first half and the start of the second half in an 82-61 win over Northwood Saturday afternoon (February 3).
Northwood came out strong in the opening minutes against second-place Lake Superior State, leading by as many as five.
The Lakers led 23-21 late in the frame when LSSU made a run.
Over the final 5:37, Lake Superior State scored 14 of the final 20 points of the half to go up 37-27 at the break.
Northwood had an efficient shooting half, going 11-22 overall (50.0 percent) and 5-7 from 3-point range (71.4 percent).
LSSU ended up shooting 41.2 percent in the half (14-34) while making five of 13 3-point attempts (38.5 percent).
Northwood got a 3-pointers on their opening possession to cut the lead down to seven (37-30), but that is when the Lakers took the game over.
The Lakers went on a 14-2 run to push their lead to 51-32 less than five minutes into the second half.
Northwood got within 16 with nine minutes remaining, but LSSU got offensive rebounds on missed second free throws on two of three possessions. Both of those offensive boards resulted in 3-pointers for the Lakers, which pushed the lead up to 24 (69-45).
NU got no closer than 21 from that point on.
Northwood had another good shooting half, going 12-23 overall (52.2 percent) and 4-9 from beyond the arc.
Lake Superior State was even better than NU, shooting 59.3 percent in the half (16-27).
FG PERCENTAGE: Lake Superior State .492 (30-61), Northwood .511 (23-45)
3-PT PERCENTAGE: Lake Superior State .400 (8-20), Northwood .563 (9-16)
FREE THROW PERCENTAGE: Lake Superior State .700 (14-20), Northwood .600 (6-10)
REBOUNDS: Lake Superior State 33 (10 offensive), Northwood 25 (five offensive)
ASSISTS/TURNOVERS: Lake Superior State 13/8, Northwood 11/11
POINTS IN THE PAINT: Lake Superior State 26, Northwood 17
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS: Lake Superior State 16, Northwood 11
SECOND CHANCE POINTS: Lake Superior State 20, Northwood 4
BENCH POINTS: Lake Superior State 32, Northwood 32
TOP NU PERFORMERS
Zach Allread/Nate Georgeton/Nick Spitzley/Alec Marty: Eight points each
NORTHWOOD NOTES
With his two 3-pointers today, senior Nick Spitzley is now tied for second in school history with 201 career triples. He entered play today fourth behind Aaron Simpson (200), Derek Fillmore (201) and Mike Peck (218).
The Timberwolves will host Northern Michigan Thursday night (February 8). Game time is set for 8 p.m.


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Underground Infrastructure Technologies' (UIT) project consisted of an approximate 400-ft undercrossing of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Regional Transportation District (RTD) train tracks for the purpose of constructing a new 20-in. PVC water main encased in a 32-in. minimum steel casing pipe. Portions of the water main alignment approaching the tracks were open cut. The tunnel location is at a junction where several main line tracks branch off into 13 separate siding tracks. The train corridor is heavily traveled with UPRR diesel freight trains and an RTD commuter rail line currently under construction. UIT reviewed the benefits and risks associated with each of the three proposed methodologies: microtunneling, open-face TBM and hand mining with consideration of the site location, proposed alignment and subsurface conditions. Following initial evaluations, UIT planned to lower the proposed casing invert alignment 6 ft into the fine alluvium and utilize slurry microtunneling with an armored cutting shield as the methodology to advance and complete installation of the tunnel casing pipe. They selected a 36-in. MTBM so the machine could handle the maximum size boulders (typically 1/3 of the shield diameter) anticipated in the geotechnical baseline report (12 in.). Additionally, the 36-in. casing is a standard pipe size that was readily available from local suppliers. In the end, UIT completed a project that was previously attempted without success due to the complexity of the subsurface conditions.


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Dr. Stephen Martin
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Stephen graduated from University College Dublin in 2013, having previously attained a BSc(Hons) in Biochemistry from University College Cork. Following graduation, Stephen undertook a rotating internship in a large multi-disciplinary referral hospital in the northwest of the UK. Post-internship, a move to general practice and subsequently emergency practice confirmed an aspiration to pursue specialist training in small animal surgery, and to that end, he moved home to undertake a specialist internship in small animal surgery at UCDVH.
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What Makes a Cratos in Wow
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When Atreus first met Kratos, he was surprised to listen to that his father have been killed by his daughter. In addition, it surprised him. "Is it a crone? Could it be the cratos of the ancient world? If so, he could be a god. Atreus had a father named kratos. But he previously no father, but Cronos killed his daughter.
The hero had to cope with many challenges, but he did involve some friends, like the sister of his brother. She had the energy to function as best leader of her family. Moreover, she was a god-turned-hero, and her brothers had a cratos. Through the Spartan war, both of these heroes were at their side. They were in a position to save her brother from danger. They even joined forces with the goddesse Athena.
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I actually like the Brain Food section I have created (patting myself on teh back) so I've decided to create a new page called Ear Food (because Podcasts is too lame and Ear Food is way more hip).
Anyway here is a collection and short write-up of some of my favorite podcasts. I'll try to include links to their homepage(s), and whatever else I think is interesting. I know you can get any of these podcasts through iTunes.
Description: Hosted by Justin Robert Young and features the Amazing James Randi himself. Each podcast is about 15-20 minutes long and offers another peak into the mind of perhaps one of the most well-known skeptics out there, James Randi.
You just can't go wrong with this one.
Description: Hosted by Frasier Cane and Dr. Pamela Gay.
Each podcast is about 30-45 minutes and features all kinds of astronomy goodies.
an hour and features the latest humanist news and interviews.
Description: Hilarious Video Podcast featuring the big man himself.
Description: Hosted by D.J. Grothe, the Point of Inquiry podcast is created in association with the Center for Inquiry. They post a new podcast every week. I've listened enough I should be able to quote this but to paraphrase, PoI focuses "on the intersection of science and religion".
Each podcast runs about 30-40 minutes and features a guest.
Description: Hosted by Dr. Steven Novella with co-hosts Jay Novella, Evan Bernstein, Bob Novella and Rebecca Watson. They post a new podcast weekly. Each show features the latest news for the week, an interview, truth or fiction, skeptical quote and a puzzle. And unfortunately the untimely death of co-host Perry DeAngelis ended an endlessly funny and informative debate about the superiority of birds or primates. Go primates!!!
Description: Hosted by Reginald Finley AKA The Infidel Guy.
He posts a new podcast weekly. Each show features a guest and is podcasted live. You can call in and ask the guest a question or you can join in the chat room and have the Infidel Guy ask the guest your question. His podcasts generally focus on topics of religion, atheism and reason.


Approximately 270km of some fantastic sweeping roads, makes the Phrao loop a great day trip ride from Chiang Mai. Some interesting stop-off points, views and photo ops to enjoy as well.
Whether on a scooter or a bigger bike, here is the Zed CM layman's guide to the Phrao Loop.
Clockwise Loop: From Chiang Mai city, head onto the 107 and continue along this road for approximately 30km until you hit a junction at 19.377176, 98.946189 (see photo – click image to enlarge).
At this junction you can choose to keep riding along the 107 or turn left towards Chiang Dao Caves. The road to the caves has a variety of interesting eateries, coffee shops and accommodation (including the well-known Chiang Dao Nest 2). This is a good area to stop for a bite to eat before heading on. Once finished in this area head back to the junction onto the 107 and head north.
At junction 19.459214, 98.993626 turn right onto the 1150 to Phrao.
Approx 30 km you will hit the town of Phrao. This is where you can decide to do the half loop or full loop. If you are doing the half loop then turn right after the PTT petrol station in Phrao on to the 1001 (19.369362, 99.200968). If not, go straight ahead, carrying on the 1150 (see image below).
If you are choosing the full loop, carry on along the 1150 for approximately 50km until you hit the 118 junction. This stretch of road leading to the 118 is really pretty and lots of nice twisties.
At the junction (19.324894, 99.512445) head right towards Chiang Mai. Follow this route until you hit Chiang Mai.
*Tip*: The 118 passes pass through Khun Chae National Park. There is a beautiful stream there and a small shop/restaurant, straight off the highway. Worth a stop and a cool down. Very scenic.
If choosing to ride the half loop from Phrao, then take the right after the PTT onto the 1001 (see Phrao image above – two photos up). Carry on along the 1001 until you reach the junction at 19.099703, 99.077795. At this junction you can either take a right on the 4046 rural road to Mae Ngat and visit the dam, or just continue along the 1001 down to Chiang Mai.
The 1001 will take you into Chiang Mai as will the 107 route. You can choose to carry on the 1001 or link up to the 107.
*Tip* Chiang Dao area is great for exploring and recommend it for a day trip in itself (or a few days). The caves are definitely worth seeing also. I also recommend paying a guide (easily found within the cave) to take you into the deeper caverns of the caves.
*Tip*: Just after Chiang Dao on the 107 is the Wieng Hieng Loop (junction: 19.425979, 98.975677). This loop is more for those who enjoy unfinished roads as there is a lot of rubble etc on this route. It wasn't for me personally, but some love it. I did a small write up on it here.
*Final Tip* If you have time Buatong Waterfalls is well worth a visit.
Test riding the MT07 / FZ07 on the loop. Will post up a review on this later.
I havent done the Phrao Loop before, so will give it a shot.
Hi Pete, if you enjoy it, let me know. Hope the guide helps.


The University of Kentucky baseball team beats Tennessee on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at the Cliff.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky bounced back in perfect fashion from its first rough weekend in Southeastern Conference play, sweeping Tennessee on the strength of Sunday's 7-2 victory in front of 3,085 fans at Cliff Hagan Stadium on a magnificent Mother's Day afternoon.
The three-game wipeout of the Volunteers sets the No. 8 Wildcats up for next week's showdown against Florida with the SEC championship on the line. The Cats (36-16, 18-9 SEC) will need to win at least two of three games to claim a piece of the division – and possibly overall – crown in coach Nick Mingione's first season at the helm of the program.
Junior infielder Riley Mahan continued his white-hot weekend, ripping a two-run triple in a four-run first inning as part of a 3-for-5 day where he fell just a home run short of hitting for the cycle. For the weekend, Mahan went 9-of-13 (.692) with two doubles, a triple, three home runs, six runs scored and eight RBI.
Mahan's effort was bolstered by sophomore outfielder Tristan Pompey (3-for-4, solo home run), senior outfielder Zach Reks (3-for-5) and junior catcher Troy Squires (2-for-3, two RBI) as the Cats piled up 15 hits on the afternoon.
Freshman lefty Zack Thompson picked up his second victory of the week, getting starter Justin Lewis out of a jam in the fourth and pitching 3.1 innings of scoreless baseball. Logan Salow pitched the final 2.1 innings to pick up his 10th save, the second-most in a single season in school history.
Bot 1st – Tristan Pompey and Zach Reks both singled to centerfield. Pompey scored and Reks moved to second when Kole Cottam reached on a fielding error from the shortstop. Riley Mahan tripled down the right field line, which scored Cottam and Reks. Troy Squires stepped in and singled to left field, scoring Mahan. UK 4, UT 0.
Top 4th – Jordan Rodgers singled through the left side of the infield. Andre Lipcius and Pete Derkay walked. Matt Waldren was hit by a pitch and Max Bartlett walked, scoring Rodgers and Lipcius. UK 4, UT 2.
Bot 4th – Connor Heady reached on a fielder's choice and Pompey walked. Reks singled to centerfield and scored Heady from second base. UK 5, UT 2.
Bot 7th – Luke Becker walked and advanced to third when Mahan doubled down the right field line. Squires singled to centerfield, scoring Becker. UK 6, UT 2.
Bot 8th – Pompey homered over the right field wall. UK 7, UT 2.
Kentucky's 36 wins on the season are the most since the 2014 team won 37 games.
The 18 SEC wins for Kentucky are the second most in school history, tying the 2012 and 1988 clubs.
UK is now 25-5 at Cliff Hagan Stadium, marking just the fifth time in UK history the Cats have won at least 25 games at home.
o UK has won eight of its 10 SEC home series the past two seasons.
Kentucky has gone 71 games without being shutout, the eighth-longest such streak in school history.
Senior LHP Logan Salow pitched the final 2.1 IP, giving up two hits and striking out one to earn his 10th save of the season.
o It was Salow's 10th save, the second most in a single-season in UK history, trailing just the 12 Trevor Gott recorded in 2013.
Junior IF Riley Mahan went 3-for-5 with a double, triple, run scored and two RBI.
o It was Mahan's 22nd multi-hit game of the season and 39th of his career.
o For the weekend, Mahan was 9-for-13 (.692) with two doubles, a triple, three home runs, six runs scored and eight RBI.
Junior 1B Evan White went 1-for-5.
o White now has 215 career hits, tying him for 10th on UK's all-time career hit list with Chad Green (1994-96).
o White has a hit in 27 of his last 29 games.
o He has reached base safely in 19 straight games.
Sophomore OF Tristan Pompey went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored.
o Pompey now has hit safely in 37 of his past 41 games.
o He has reached base safely in 23 straight games.
o He has 21 multi-hit games this season and 27 on his career.
o The home run was Pompey's eighth of the season, all coming in SEC play.
Senior OF Zach Reks went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI.
o Reks now has 21 multi-hit games this season and 32 for his career.
o Reks has an eight-game hitting streak.
o Reks has reached base safely in 22 consecutive games.
Junior C Troy Squires went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
o Squires now has multiple hits in five of his past six games.
Kentucky hosts its final regular season home game when Northern Kentucky makes the short trip south for aTuesday night affair. First pitch is at 6:30 p.m. and fans can listen on the UK Sports Network via UKathletics.com and iHeart Radio, as well as on 630 AM WLAP, and watch on SECN+.


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Age, strain,genetics. Marijuana is hazardous for young people- regular users will have lower iq til about age 17. Some people become very anxious from it- this is related to your genetics/constitution but can also be influenced by the strain as diff. Strains have varying ratios of thc, cbd etc, thus some are more calming ; agitating. Like all medicines, what helps some can harm others ; it is not for everybody!
Innate vulnerability. Marijuana can be especially dangerous for people who have a known or previously unknown biological vulnerability for a psychotic illness (similar to schizophrenia). Of course, it can worsen pre-existing respiratory diseases (copd, asthma) and cause people to gain weight. Hope you are thinking of taking this up. If ur already using consider quitting. Speak to ur doc about it asap. Good luck!
Marijuana. I am not sure i understood the question correctly. Marijuana in and of itself can cause adverse effects such as increase in anger, suspiciousness and even psychosis. Long term effects are memory impairment, inhaled marijuana may lead to lung cancer. You don't have to have any changes in your wellbeing for these effects to manifest.
Can brain damage cause marijuana to have adverse/opposite effects?
Are there any adverse effects when mixing sertraline (50 mg once a day) and marijuana (once, not regularly)?
Med marijuana and the Depo shot? What are the effects? Will the shot's effectiveness be lowered? Will this have an adverse effect physically?
What are the adverse effects of a diagnosed bipolar patient smoking marijuana while on their prescribed medications?
I smoke marijuana for medicinal purposes but after my brain damage it now has adverse effects, will I ever be able to smoke it again?
Could there be an adverse reaction if I smoke marijuana while on headache medication?
Would smoking cannabis or drinking alcohol with a brain tumor cause it to have potentially harmful or adverse effects on the person;make tumor worse?
Are there adverse effects from using cannabis while taking hyophen? Is serotonin syndrome a concern with this combination?
Are there any known adverse effects from the combined use of cannabis and filgrastim (filgrastin) (neupogen) for a cancer patient?


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Q: How to use Loops in teradata I have my table like this :
 Id  Name  Country
 1    Vaibhav India
 2    Amit     UK
 3     Pranav  US

I want to read all the records by counting the max number of records present using  count(id) ,3 in this case  and just increment the counter by 1 for each records processed .Simultaneously i wanted to print the result of my counter variable.
     Can anyone suggest how to do it???

A: You already have the values 1,2,3?
You might want a ROW_NUMBER:
Select Name, Country,
   ROW_NUMBER() OVER (ORDER BY Id) -- or whatever column you want
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Gartner says data center virtualization will increase from its current usage rate of 59.4% among large enterprises, to 93.
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Gartner says data center virtualization will increase from its current usage rate of 59.4% among large enterprises, to 93.8% over the next year. Just 6.3% of delegates at a Gartner conference on utility computing said they had no plans to implement virtualisation in their data centres over the next two years. Some 40.6% of delegates have already deployed server virtualisation technology, 37.5% are using it for storage and 28.1% have applied it to their networks.
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Alternative Facts Meet Alternative Humor…by Tom Sumner
I want to write something funny and topical. It should be easy. But I'm stumped.
It used to be easy for me to find the funny in a wide range of topical events. These days most of what's topical surfs back and forth between fleeting trends and alternating facts.
For example, here are some recent paraphrased national headlines.
FBI investigates Russian hacks in 2016 US Presidential Election
Trump campaign officials met with Russian spies
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recuses himself from FBI probe into Russian election hacks
President Trump fires FBI Director James Comey on advice from Sessions
I would include a headline about the reason for Comey's termination. But, The White House is still experimenting with reasons until they land on one that will make reporters stop asking.
The President has said that he was always going to fire Comey. It has been suggested that it was because of Hillary and Comey's letter about re-opening the investigation of her e-mails. Some have even suggested that Comey was getting too much press.
The President insists that Comey told him (three times) that he was not being investigated. Apparently that means that Comey wasn't fired for investigating Trump.
It should be easy to make fun of the obvious obfuscation and improvisational planning. And it is. That's the problem.
Making fun of something on social media in America has replaced baseball as the national pastime. Sometimes it's clever. But mostly, it's mean spirited sarcasm directed at others. It was easier to find the funny when public figures were good humored, self-deprecating and accepted responsibility for their mistakes. We may never see that again in The White House.
Meanwhile, in my home town of Flint, Michigan…
It has been more than 3 years since the switch to the Flint River as the primary source of water which began the domino-effect that resulted in what is now known as the "The Flint Water Crisis." Mayor Weaver's "fast start" pipe-replacement program is just getting started and has already experienced set-backs.
One minor set-back happened this last week. Vandals burned a truck and smashed windows of vehicles set to replace water service lines in Flint's North end. Mayor Weaver told M-LIVE/The Flint Journal, "I don't know what a motive could be. When they are caught, they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
I tried to find the funny. Imagining lead-exposed mutant zombies damaging everything in their path while shambling city-wide in a futile search for brains didn't work. So I tried to think of a motive.
Perhaps it was a gang initiation. Or maybe it was "extreme pranking."
I remember pulling some pretty stupid pranks in my younger days. (Hey, who wouldn't want to hot wire a back hoe and drive it around a little bit?) But I don't remember intentionally doing the kind of damage we see every day now.
House fires, shootings, and wanton destruction are the norm. Let's blame the media for leading their pages and broadcasts with stories like this. Or maybe kids today are meaner than they used to be.
Maybe it's a new kind of bullying. Is it cool to trip someone on crutches – or to slow down repairs for a city that's trying to rebuild a collapsed infrastructure?
No. It's not cool and it's not funny. It's also not fake news. But these are very different times.
When the President of the United States doesn't like the way he or his actions are being portrayed by the media, he and his surrogates call it "fake news." Surrogate, Kelly Anne Conway, coined the phrase "alternative facts."
President Trump has said "when we get hit, we hit back." Apparently, this is justification for his regular attacks on the media. But I don't think it's a good example for the nation's young people.
So now that we have alternative facts, maybe torching a construction vehicle for fun is alternative humor.
On the upside…in a world of alternative facts and alternative humor, even a bully can grow up to be President.
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