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Robin Wright: "There always has been a difficult slot in your late 30s for female roles"
The "House of Cards" and "Princess Bride" star on her odd role in Ari Folman's sci-fi brain-twister "The Congress"
CANNES, France – Robin Wright plays a character called Robin Wright in Israeli director Ari Folman's bewildering, half-animated science-fiction argosy "The Congress." It's certainly tempting to believe that there might be a few elements of autobiography in the character, since the movie's Robin Wright is a 40-something Hollywood actress who starred in "The Princess Bride" and "Forrest Gump." (I don't know whether the movie's Robin used to be married to Sean Penn; the father of her children is never seen or mentioned.)
Wright looked as if she were on her way to an A-level star career and never quite got there. She's taken time out to raise her two kids and has a long-standing reputation for being difficult and demanding. Her agent (played by Harvey Keitel) tells her early in the film that she's got one last chance to save what's left of her career -- by having herself scanned by the studio's computers and signing over her life rights, so producers can make whatever kind of "Robin Wright movie" they want.
But beyond the barest factual details – Wright was in those movies, obviously, and she has two children – she insists that the Robin Wright of "The Congress" is as distorted as everything else about Folman's surrealist allegory about fame, celebrity and reality. Blending a live-action family story with tripped-out animation that suggests both classic Max Fleischer cartoons and "Yellow Submarine," this (very loose) adaptation of science-fiction legend Stanislaw Lem's "The Futurological Congress" is perhaps Cannes' most distinctive "problem picture" this year. A visionary work from the director of "Waltz With Bashir" that exudes passion, ambition and creativity, "The Congress" is also needlessly tangled and repetitious, with passages of awkward dialogue and an inscrutable plot.
But Wright, who plays herself in the present tense and also 20 years in the future, both in live action and as an animated avatar attending a nightmarish identity-melting corporate event called the Futurist Congress, is not one of the movie's problems. Indeed, "The Congress" – when and if Americans ever get to see it – offers a welcome opportunity to appreciate the passion and conviction Wright has brought to so many kinds of roles across her career. Unlike the movie's Robin, the real-life Wright really hasn't slackened her pace since the days of playing the titular Princess Buttercup in "The Princess Bride," and says she's busier now than she was in the '90s.
There may be some points of similarity between the real Wright and the character that she isn't quite owning up to. Wright was well known for turning down roles right and left at the height of her fame, passing on chances to act in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," "The Firm," "Batman Forever" and "Sabrina," among numerous others. But is the world a poorer place for that? More to the point, Wright says she has defined her own career the whole way along and has no regrets or second thoughts, unlike the movie Robin. With her striking blond hair cropped short, Wright met a small group of journalists in her oceanfront hotel suite just before the official premiere of "The Congress."
This certainly isn't the first movie where a professional actor plays a version of themselves – but this one almost makes "Being John Malkovich" seem normal! How did you get involved with this crazy project?
We were put together by producer Michael Barker, who is with Sony now. He loved "Waltz With Bashir," loved Ari. I've known Michael since I started in this business. And he said, "I think this is the way to go. I know Ari wants to take this novel that Stanislaw Lem wrote about the justice system, about lawyers and turn it into almost a social commentary on Hollywood. Wouldn't it be great to use the actresses from these two iconic films?" [Meaning "The Princess Bride" and "Forrest Gump."] I happen to be the person who got to participate in those two films, instead of casting an actor to play one of those actors. He said, "Fuck, let's do it, how cool would that be?" and we discussed on and off for – a year? Almost two years?
The question was, how to embellish and sensationalize the story of this actress, because none of it's autobiographical. Some people today say, well, it is autobiographical in the sense that you didn't have the career that Hollywood would have wanted you to have. And I say, "Thank God! How great!" (Laughter.) But outside of that it's not anything to do with me. So we had to build her personal story around this loosely based idea of a thespian becoming a virtual thespian.
So does the character come from the media image of you, in a way? Rather than it being almost autobiographical, is this about what people think you might be like, or what it might be like to work in Hollywood?
Absolutely, yeah. And how I imagine they must believe that an agent talks. I imagine that must have been true in old Hollywood, in the '30s and '40s, when the studio did own the entity. They owned you. You were a trademark and they had a patent on you. Marilyn Monroe is a perfect example, and she killed herself because of it. To be usurped in that way – it's devastating, the notion, and the potential for what happens in this movie to happen in reality is there. I did two motion-capture movies with Bob Zemeckis ["Beowulf" and "A Christmas Carol"], and I was literally scanned to do that. You were in a machine – it wasn't as big as the one we used in our movie, thankfully, because that was one of the worst days of shooting, being in that scanning bubble. Physically, you can't breathe, you have to take breaks every five minutes. Your soul is being zapped – everything is being sucked out of you because there's so much infrared that's reading your every expression and the staccato lights. It's damaging, without question.
So back to the thing of is it possible, can it happen? Yeah. Do I think actors are gonna become extinct? I think there would be a revolution of some kind if that was to happen. But what we're trying to say is, look at how easy it could be. Because it is all about commerce. Look at the industry today. Look at the biggest movies out there. They're animation or they're comic strips or they're big actors with AK-47s getting the terrorists. It's saddening, in a way, because that middle area of artistry is evaporating slowly. It's starting to become more prevalent where you get just the independents that are under $3 million and then you get the big blockbusters that are over $50 million. That middle ground is going away.
Were there any times in the movie where you caught yourself playing yourself? Did you bring your own anxieties, your own way of behaving?
No. Zero. (Laughter) What we did is we took a few things – like the character, I have a daughter and a son and my daughter's older. That's what we took from me. We took that I was in those two films at that time of my life. Everybody, to this day every day I get approached: "I love Buttercup," or "I love Jenny." And that's almost 25 years now, right? But I don't live in a hangar, I don't have an agent who ever uttered those fucking words to me. (Laughter.) All he ever said to me was, "How great that you didn't become a celebrity and sell out and do every movie you were offered and do every big studio movie and burn yourself out." Which was never in my nature anyway. He was always my biggest advocate, and I've been with him for that long because of that. So no, none of it is autobiographical in that sense.
You are, however, an actress who's over 40, and that's a more general question, almost a social question -- the fact that the industry's view of you changes after you reach a certain point. Do you think that happened to you?
No. I've never worked more than I have in the last few years. There always has been a difficult slot in your late 30s for female roles. Back in the day, when Sally Field was doing "Norma Rae" and Meryl Streep was doing "Silkwood," those parts were written for a 36- to 40-year-old. It's just – it's hard to find those great meaty roles, and the industry is not what it was even 10 years ago or five years ago. We're navigating in different waters today. So none of those questions apply, like, well, do you regret the choices you made because of your personal life? I chose to raise my kids instead of doing movies during the school year. But I knew when I had my children and I was 23 that I was gonna do that, and the way it started to unfold – the kids are in college, they've moved out of the house, and I'm not carpooling anymore, you know? That reality is evident, but the industry is what shifted. The business mechanism shifted. There's a paradigm shift, and we're all affected by it, in good ways and bad.
Well, one example of that would be "House of Cards," which is basically a TV show that's not even on TV. Your role there has introduced you to new audiences who might not even remember "Forrest Gump," I imagine.
But, see, that's good writing. And as I'm sure you all know, television is able to take every risk. There's no deterrent. They don't have ratings issues the way films do, where they come in and they watch your film and they say, "You can only have one 'fuck.' You can only have a kiss that long if you're gonna show a breast." It's insane in that country how restrictive they are. Television has no restrictions. So that's where the material is and David Fincher – the reason I got on board there is there wasn't anything going on in the industry at the time. At that moment, where David said, "Come do this thing with Spacey and I, we're gonna build this character," I thought, how great! After being in this business now for 25-plus years, I just want to work and be in a collaboration with savvy, formidable peeps, and I get to do this on the show. We're also a part of this new movement, which, again – this is the shift. It's going into TV and we're now revolutionizing this new medium, where we're able to give people what they want, when they want it, in the format they want it in.
In the film it's often suggested that Robin Wright, the character, may have misgivings about the career decisions she made. Have you ever regretted any of your decisions? Have you ever thought, well, I could go another way?
Never. That's why we did that. Never have I had any regrets. And that's the whole point. They have to set up this environment for this actress, Robin Wright, which is: You blew it. You didn't become – I don't know, who's just a megastar? – a Marilyn Monroe type. You blew it because you didn't become a celebrity. And it's never about the actress to the industry. Celebrity is money. So you fucked up, you didn't follow the path which is our formula.
That must be something you've seen happen? Because on our side of the fence we see people being groomed for a certain type of stardom, and more often than not it doesn't happen. How aware are you of that, from your side?
Come on! (Laughter.) I mean, yeah, they're masters at it. It's a machine, yeah, of course. Think about it. It's merchandising. It's trademarking. You're building a commodity. Of course.
We may be guilty of it too, because we often say, "Oh, it didn't happen for this actor." We make that same value judgment.
And there's always a reference point, right? Everyone's a derivative of something else. Jennifer Lawrence is the new – oh, I don't know, she's the new somebody. There's always somebody every year. And they're always in their 20s. I was in that position after "Princess Bride," and then they disappear.
Did you have to fend off expectations in a certain way? Build a wall around your career and your personal life where you said you were going to drive your own car and not surrender to this larger narrative?
Yeah. It wasn't that hard to do, actually, because I didn't live in L.A. I moved away, and I think that helped a lot. I moved out of that vortex. Maybe it would have been more seductive. I probably would've had a facelift by now. You think of all those things, women in Los Angeles, plasticized and … [Pulls her face taut.] I think that was a salvation, truthfully: Living in Marin County, Calif. Raising my kids and not being surrounded by that circus.
Andrew O'Hehir is executive editor of Salon.
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ONE OF OUR THEMES FOR FAIR FOOD WEEK this year will be — Supporting your local community fair food projects and groups — organise a fundraiser for a group that missed out on the Community Food Fund grants or other food project or group you'd like to support.
In February, the Federal Government axed the $1.5 mn Community Food Fund that was part of the National Food Plan.
364 groups around Australia applied for grants under this fund.
If you are from one of those groups, or you know of someone who applied, please let us know.
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Fair Food Week 2014 is the opportunity to raise funds for community food initiatives denied promised funding when the federal government cancelled the Community Food Grants scheme.
The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) today released the results of its Fair Food Electoral Scorecard which rates Australia's three major parties according to the values, principles and proposals for a fair food system set out in the Peoples' Food Plan.
promoting inclusive and participatory governance frameworks for food and agriculture.
Our findings are summarised below. Note that the Coalition has not yet released a detailed food and agriculture policy — should it do so prior to the election, we will update these results.
The West Australian and Age newspapers, via AAP, cover AFSA's statement issued on 24 May 2013 on the release of the National Food Plan White Paper.
AFSA spokesman Dr Nick Rose said there wasn't much in the plan for small-to-medium scale food businesses, which employ most Australians in the food sector.
AFSA said ensuring the health and wellbeing of consumers and Australia's environmental resources should have been top of the agenda for any economically viable and nutritious food system.
The National Food Plan: Does it support health, sustainability and fairness?
On Saturday 25th May the Australian Federal Government will finally launch its long-awaited National Food Plan.
The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance, along with organisations and businesses representing hundreds of thousands of Australians, are deeply concerned that this Plan is taking the country in the opposition direction to that demanded by the principles of fairness, health and well-being, genuine sustainability and true resilience in what will be challenging years and decades ahead.
[quote author="Dr Nick Rose" image="https://afsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Nick-Rose_logo.jpg" w="" h="" image_align=""]"We are looking for a National Food Plan that is fair to Australia's food consumers as well as to family and small-to-medium scale farmers and food processing businesses and their workers", said Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) spokesman, Dr Nick Rose.
The AFSA will offer further comment in the coming days, when we have had a chance to examine some of the detail of the National Food Plan.
In the April-May 2013 issue of Arena Magazine, AFSA National Co-ordinator Nick Rose discusses the importance of food sovereignty and the People's Food Plan process for Australia.
85 per cent want 'support for local and regional food systems' to be in the top two priorities of a National Food Plan.


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Adjustments to semi-automatic guns are not without debate. Some members of Congress have revealed issues about the importation of modified attack rifles. They are essentially the exact same guns that were banned in 1989. Some rifles were customized to comply with the sporting functions test, and are now legal to buy in the United States.
In the previous few years, there have been a number of prominent assaults involving automated weapons. A police officer in Houston was killed by an unlawfully transformed weapon.
The Uzi design and the AK47 design are two examples of weapons that have actually gone through adjustments to satisfy sporting functions. Both of these guns are semiautomatic weapons based on the styles of military attack rifles. Adjustments to these weapons are legal in some jurisdictions, but might be unlawful in others.
Adjustments to semi-automatic guns have actually been banned in some nations for various reasons. The ban of semi-automatic rifles has actually affected the competitive shooting sports, and the ban has actually affected the economy. The restriction likewise restricts making use of attack rifles for sporting functions, such as hunting.
Nevertheless, this bill has actually not passed the Senate. It was the very first vote on this problem in several years and has been not likely to pass. Still, the bill has actually created a heated dispute and shows the varying positions of the candidates on weapon rights. The restriction would use to about 200 kinds of semi-automatic rifles, semi-automatic handguns, and other comparable high-powered weapons. The majority of other designs would not be affected. Which Glock Is For Small Ahnds.
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The ATF has actually launched an examination into making use of auto sears. The ATF has identified a variety of firearms customized with vehicle sears, consisting of a number of Chinese-made firearms that can fire totally automated. A few of the customized weapons have been cost hundreds of dollars each.
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A semi-automatic handgun has a high rate of fire, but the rapid fire in the videos of the shooting in Las Vegas could have been a totally automatic weapon. The ATF 's National Firearms Act prohibits making use of totally automated weapons in civilians, but this ban has big loopholes.
Transforming a semi-automatic gun to a completely automated weapon is not a simple task. You require to sign up the gun with the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and pay a special tax. If you put on 't comply, you could face extreme charges.
Transforming a semi-automatic gun to a fully automated weapon needs a license. The federal weapon pc registry restricts the possession of a fully automatic weapon unless the owner has a license. In the meantime, the vehicle sear is a growing trend in the black market and has caused many criminal offenses and murders.
The Glock vehicle sear has a distinct safety system that keeps the weapon from mistakenly shooting. When you pack a Glock auto sear, the gun will not fire unless the security mechanism is engaged. A conversion device, understood as an auto sear, is a little square gadget about the size of a thumbnail that can transform a semi-automatic weapon into a totally automatic weapon. Transforming a semi-automatic gun to a totally automatic weapon requires a license. The federal weapon computer system registry forbids the ownership of a fully automated gun unless the owner has a license. Which Glock Is For Small Ahnds.
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When the slide is held back, the Glock car sear works by launching a binary dynamite that locks in the chamber. The trigger then follows the bolt forward and launches when the hammer comes out. The gun is not fully automatic unless you have set the weapon to complete car. Which Glock Is For Small Ahnds.
Illegality of converting semi-automatic guns to completely automated weapons
Modifications to semi-automatic guns are not without controversy. Some members of Congress have expressed concerns about the importation of modified assault rifles. They are essentially the same firearms that were prohibited in 1989. Some rifles were customized to comply with the sporting purposes test, and are now legal to acquire in the United States.
In the previous couple of years, there have actually been a number of prominent attacks including automated weapons. These include the shooting in Sacramento, which killed 6 people, and the attack in Washington, DC that eliminated 4 people. Also, a police officer in Houston was killed by an unlawfully transformed weapon. CNN found dozens of other cases of illegal conversion devices.
The Uzi design and the AK47 design are 2 examples of weapons that have actually gone through modifications to satisfy sporting purposes. Both of these firearms are semiautomatic weapons based upon the styles of military attack rifles. Adjustments to these weapons are legal in some jurisdictions, but may be illegal in others.
Adjustments to semi-automatic guns have actually been prohibited in some nations for various reasons. For example, the ban of semi-automatic rifles has actually impacted the competitive shooting sports, and the restriction has actually impacted the economy. The ban likewise limits making use of assault rifles for sporting functions, such as hunting.
Nevertheless, this costs has not passed the Senate. It was the first vote on this problem in several years and has actually been unlikely to pass. Still, the bill has created a heated debate and shows the differing positions of the prospects on gun rights. The ban would use to about 200 kinds of semi-automatic rifles, semi-automatic pistols, and other similar high-powered weapons. The majority of other models would not be impacted. Which Glock Is For Small Ahnds.
The Glock car sear has a distinct security mechanism that keeps the gun from inadvertently firing. It uses an exclusive substance called Tannerite, a titanium-like alloy. It likewise has a selector switch that restricts the type of ammunition that can be utilized with the weapon. This security mechanism is meant to make the gun easier to use and safer to handle.
The firing pin is placed in a ramped lobe, which contacts the rearmost horizontal area of the trigger bar. It is then required outward by a spring-loaded sear. This system operates in conjunction with the trigger spring and slide real estate to avoid unintentional discharges. While this system is handy, it does not prevent every accidental discharge.
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To remove the Glock car sear, you need to eliminate the slide lock. There are numerous methods to separate the slide from the frame, however the Glock Armorer 's Manual suggests that you use a strong hand strategy.
When you pack a Glock automobile sear, the gun will not fire unless the security system is engaged. By avoiding pre-travel, you can make the trigger pull short. It also prevents the shooting pin from accidentally engaging unless you pull the trigger. This safety prevents the gun from inadvertently launching the first round. This makes it very challenging to mistakenly discharge a single round. In contrast, other semiautomatic handguns have an external security gadget, which can be set with a flick of the thumb.
The Glock auto sear features 2 receivers 20 and 21. They are engaged by the slide 13 of the Glock auto sear.
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A Glock pistol is a semiautomatic pistol with an auto sear attached. This gadget converts the weapon into a mini machine gun that can fire 20 rounds per second. Made from plastic or metal, automobile sears can do extraordinary damage. These guns are typically utilized in criminal activities. A current VICE News examination uncovered numerous gun-related incidents including automobile sears, including murders, robberies, and even extremist attacks.
The ATF has actually released an examination into the use of vehicle sears. The ATF has actually identified a variety of guns customized with vehicle sears, consisting of a number of Chinese-made guns that can fire fully automated. Some of the customized guns have actually been sold for numerous dollars each.
A Glock auto sear is an extremely harmful modification to a pistol. If used by criminals, this device can turn a legal handgun into a lethal weapon in 2.3 seconds. In one case, an ATF agent took a customized Glock that fired 30 bullets in less than two seconds. This kind of speed makes it tough to goal and control, and it can put innocent bystanders in risk.
A conversion device, understood as a car sear, is a little square device about the size of a thumbnail that can convert a semi-automatic gun into a completely automated weapon. Sanders bought the gun in Indiana for less than $25.
Because 1986, it is prohibited for civilians to purchase fully automated weapons and sell them without a federal permit or registration. A little number of fully automatic guns are still for sale in the hobby market, and can sell for tens of thousands of dollars.
ATF representatives recently seized more than two-thousand packages of conversion gadgets. These devices convert semi-automatic Glock pistols into fully automatic weapons. Federal law thinks about these conversion devices machine guns, and they were not made by Glock.
The expense would crack down on unlawful gun adjustment devices and stop their proliferation. It would likewise require the Attorney General to consist of information on illegally customized guns in its yearly firearms trafficking report.
A semi-automatic handgun has a high rate of fire, however the rapid fire in the videos of the shooting in Las Vegas might have been a totally automatic weapon. The ATF 's National Firearms Act bans making use of fully automated weapons in civilians, but this restriction has big loopholes.
Converting a semi-automatic gun to a fully automated weapon is not a basic job. You require to sign up the weapon with the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and pay a special tax. If you put on 't comply, you could face severe charges.
Transforming a semi-automatic weapon to a totally automatic weapon requires a license. The federal weapon registry forbids the possession of a totally automated gun unless the owner has a license. In the meantime, the auto sear is a growing pattern in the black market and has actually resulted in many crimes and murders.
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Summer is here and that means warmer temperatures, but that is not yet stoking higher natural gas prices. For example, the United States Natural Gas Fund (NYSEArca: UNG) is down 2.6% over the past week, extending its year-to-date loss to about 26.5%.
Around half of U.S. homes utilize natural gas for heat, driving up prices during the summer months when temperatures rise. Rising natural gas exports previously supported prices and draining the bloated stockpiles. Additionally, electricity companies are burning a record amount of gas, replacing coal demand.
"Weather forecasts calling for more moderate temperatures for the eastern half of the U.S. have put a chill into any rally attempts for Natural Gas futures with the lead month July futures falling once again below the $3 price level. Gas prices have attempted to rally last week as a surge of warmer than average temperatures covered most of the country, sparking a surge in cooling demand as businesses and homes cranked-up the air conditioning," according to OptionsExpress.


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Florida Gators football hit with NCAA violations, Dan Mullen given show-cause
Florida head coach Dan Mullen looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Randy Sartin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)(Randy Sartin | AP)
By WCJB Staff and Jacquie Franciulli
Published: Dec. 22, 2020 at 12:33 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The NCAA has sanctioned the Florida Gators football program for level II and level III recruiting violations.
According to the NCAA, Gators head coach Dan Mullen was dinged with failure to promote an atmosphere of compliance, however, several of the violations were old.
In the release, the NCAA says Mullen and an assistant coach had in-person contact with a prospect they met at the prospect's high school, while the recruit was present. The report says Mullen had texted the prospect before, expressing interest.
NCAA rules do not allow off-campus recruiting contacts during the junior year.
"As Head Football Coach of the Florida Gators, promoting an atmosphere of compliance within our program is important to me," said Mullen in a statement. "Following the rules and being committed to doing things the right way is part of my history as a coach, at all levels, and I regret we didn't do things the right way in this situation. Even though this is an isolated matter, I'm still disappointed in the violations outlined in the report. We're going to learn from our mistakes and I'm confident this won't happen again. Most importantly, we'll keep working for the benefit of our student athletes to make our program one our fans and University can be proud of."
"There is no evidence of systemic compliance issues at Florida, but when isolated circumstances occur they are addressed head on and we accept responsibility for our actions, as evidenced by this instance," Athletics Director Scott Stricklin.
"NCAA rules are in place to create fairness and integrity, and the University of Florida has an established history of adhering to those rules," Stricklin added. "It is important for our coaches and staff to remain diligent and take responsibility for compliance, and extricate themselves from potential NCAA violations."
"The University of Florida places a high value on integrity and we are committed to compliance," added University of Florida President Dr. Kent Fuchs. "I'm confident that we have the right processes and people in place to deliver the highest standard of honesty and compliance."
Here is a full breakdown of the punishment from the report:
One year of probation.
A $5,000 fine.
Reduced fall 2019 evaluations from 42 to 21.
Reduced football evaluation days by 12 for the 2018-19 academic year.
Restrictions on all recruiting telephone calls with football prospects from April 15 through May 31, 2019.
A reduction in the number of football official visits during the 2019-20 academic year by one and in the number of unofficial visits during the 2019-20 academic year by 14.
A one-year show-cause order for the head football coach. During that period, the head coach is prohibited from all off-campus recruiting activity during the fall 2020 evaluation period and a four-day off-campus recruiting ban during the fall 2021 contact period.
The university banned the head coach from recruiting for the first 10 days of the January 2020 contact period.
A 30-day off-campus recruiting ban for the head coach during the fall 2019 evaluation period.
The university ended the recruitment of the prospect.
The university will not recruit any prospects from the high school in Seattle from the 2019-20 through 2020-21 academic years.
A seven-day off-campus recruiting ban for the entire football coaching staff during the spring 2021 off-campus recruiting period.
A 30-day off-campus recruiting ban for the assistant coach in October 2019 and a three-day off-campus recruiting ban for the January 2020 contact period.
One-on-one rules education for both the head coach and assistant coach regarding NCAA contact and evaluation rules.
"If an opportunity to serve a penalty will not be available due to circumstances related to COVID-19, the penalty must be served at the next available opportunity," the NCAA adds in the report.


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A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, has demanded a refutation of his participation in the terrorist attack in Turkey
A citizen of Kyrgyzstan Yahya of Mashrapov, who was detained on suspicion of involvement in the terrorist attack at a nightclub in Istanbul, stated that he demands from the Turkish media published a refutation of the data.
"I'm not going to sue Turkish media, but demand to publish a refutation of information discrediting my honor," he said in an interview with "Interfax".
In particular, he explained that the Turkish media published a photo of his passport. According to Mashrapova, they also "write that I'm involved in the terrorist attack that is unfounded to speak and write". However, during the questioning it turned out that it is not.
Mashrapov said that soon he's not going to go abroad because his family is very scared.
Earlier, the Kyrgyz portal Turmush.kg he said that during the attack he was in Kyrgyzstan and arrived in Istanbul on 1 January on business. On 3 January he was going to come back, but he was detained at verification of documents of passengers of the plane.
Mashrapov said that the police questioned him for hours, which was detained a departure of the liner.
"I explained that interviewed me in connection with the attack in the night, said I looks a bit like the criminal with the photo, apologized and put me on a plane," he explained.
According to the citizen of Kyrgyzstan, on the publication media of his passport he found out from friends.
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We Know Him As The 'Hunky Hawker', But Walter Tay Shares A Past He's Not Proud Of
"Hunky Hawker," "Muscular Hunk," and "Beefcake." These are all names that Walter Tay has earned from his striking bodybuilder physique and suave looks, especially for someone who cooks carrot cake at a neighbourhood hawker centre.
If you were to visit his stall at Kampung Admiralty, you'll find his stall front display plastered with numerous article features of him and the stall.
Though this media darling seem to have achieved a 'mini hawker celebrity' status, with locals from all across Singapore and even expats travelling down to his hawker stall just to get his carrot cake (and a glimpse of him), he started out merely wanting to pay off his debts from failed businesses and a Ponzi scheme—A past that he isn't proud of.
Father & Son at Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre
Image Credit: Melissa Chan
Instead of serving up plates of carrot cake, Walter once served as cabin crew. At 21 back then, he was what you would think of a young cabin crew zealous about seeing the world. It was a well-paying job, and enough to fund his sports car and expensive watches—all symbols of wealth and luxury, which reflected the kind of life he was leading.
But the fun didn't last.
Stumbling Into A Ponzi Scheme
At 24, Walter left his high-paying job to become a full time sales agent for two brothers who pitched to him about a project that would yield high returns. Young and reckless, the project seemed like an easy way to strike it rich. He was sold that vision, and in turn, he sold that vision to many of his friends, encouraging them to join him. And they did.
All in their early twenties, many of Walter's friends left their commitments for that vision. Some left school, some left their jobs, and they were also friends who left places that had a very promising future for them.
"They left whatever they were doing to join me full-fledged. They brought in money, they brought in connections, they brought in everything precious to them—I did as well. [But] at the end of it, all burn."
The MLM company turned out to be a Ponzi scheme, which Walter only realised when he waded in too deep.
"Once you're midway through, it's so hard to pull out. Because, you're also telling the whole world that you are wrong."
As one of the earlier investors who roped in other investors, it also meant that he was, in a way, accountable to all the investments that his friends had poured in.
Leaving And Burning Bridges
Walter finally managed to pull out of the scheme two years later but by then, the damage was already done. It was time, effort, and money that his friends had invested into this after all. Beyond that, it was the trust that was broken.
"So that's why I really burned all my connections, all my friendships, all my relationships."
A part of him wanted to blame the two brothers who sold the scheme to him, but he knew that the responsibility was still his for making that final decision. The guilt of having implicated all the people he was closest to sparked his drive to succeed and with that, he started a couple of different ventures.
"I wanted to do something and then make it big [so that I can repay] the people who I owe so much to. But with that kind of attitude [of trying to make it big quickly], I only kept failing."
While the results of some of his ventures, like a cosmetics business and a fitness competition, were relatively promising in its reach and recognition, financial feasibility was another matter altogether.
Sliding Into A Slump
When you've lost all the people who meant so much to you, and you've chalked up a mass of emotional and financial debts from your own doing, it's easy to fall into a pit of anger, regret, self-blame, and guilt.
Walter was only in his mid-twenties then—a point where most Singaporeans would have either began to establish a stable career or at least starting to have their life sorted out. The negativity of failing the people who trusted him and of failing himself drove him into a dark place. He picked up smoking, and even with all those ventures he started, he couldn't find meaning in them.
Knowing that his problems became a problem for his parents also made him feel "very shitty, like my naivety and actions caused so many problems."
Not an everyday sight indeed.
It was his mother who changed everything when she took the initiative to apply for the stall that would later become Father & Son. His father, who had been driving taxis as a retirement job for several years, returned to the hawker line for him as well.
With hard work (15 hour days) and a bit of luck, business picked up quickly. Thankfully, Walter was able to pay off the debts he owed from the business earnings, and from selling his car and watches. Some of these debts include 'paying back' some of his friends as well.
"I tried to recover people's investments, especially those very close to me, or those who bought into the investment portfolio because of me. I want to repay them—it's the 人情 (debt of gratitude)."
The whole 'Hunky Hawker' image was something he adopted later, which he unabashedly acknowledge having done so for the good of the business. Despite the praises that people have sung about his success however, Walter professed that he isn't successful—not yet.
"No Leh, I Don't Think I'm Successful"
To others, his may be an inspirational story of success after hardships. But for Walter, success is when, and if he is able to nurture students to take over the stall, or even set up another branch of Father & Son in the future.
Ultimately, it is also his wish to help contribute to the hawker culture, through baby steps like running his own hawker internship programme, which he is currently working on.
Walter with his stall assistant, an intern, Ken, and Walter's Father (L-R)
Although, the hawker life actually chose him before he chose it. A child to parents who dabbled in the hawker trade for 20 years, he resolved to not go into this trade after having helped out occasionally.
So, why the passion in not just running a hawker stall but also preserving its culture then?
"We grow up in this society that teaches us that we need to find a job which has very good entitlement, with high CPF, high holiday allowance, high this high that, but actually if you land a job with all these entitlements, you still might not be a happy person. I think it is what you do and how you find meaning in it."
Finding Meaning Through A Simple Lifestyle
As a hawker, Walter's life is a world of difference compared to the pleasures he enjoyed back when he was jetting around. On one hand, the Ponzi scheme is a part of his past that he is ashamed of, and the guilt from implicating friends a feeling that has and will continue to haunt him, it is also a lesson he is glad to have gone through, as it now motivates him to be resilient and to stay grounded.
"We grow up watching Hollywood movies and I thought the high life is what I wanted. I've had my fun. I've had expensive cars, I wore watches, I stayed opposite MBS. But it's all fake lah. It's all a show."
At the end of the day, it is hawker life that humbled him. It is, to him, a lot more meaningful that the luxuries that he used to chase.
Hawker life is like being neighbours with the people there, and through each interaction he has with customers who return for another plate of carrot cake, he forms bonds with them that are deeper than those he would have formed in his life back then.
He'd even want for his children to be trained in the hawker trade in the future, because "to be a successful businessman, you need to handle a lot. I think it's a good life training."
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News Briefs 15-05-2017
By Gregon Monday, May 15th
Cult of Personality…
100 years on from the Virgin Mary sighting at Fatima, Pope Francis canonises two of the shepherd children who witnessed the event.
When science and the occult went head-to-head on a German mountaintop.
Canadian miners discovered the amazingly preserved petrified remains of a 110 million-year-old dinosaur.
Kansas archaeologist rediscovers lost Native American city.
A baffling brain defect has been linked to gut bacteria.
Toyota backs flying car project in Japan.
We are on the verge of discovering aliens, according to these scientists.
Solving the Fermi Paradox: could advanced aliens be Lovecraftian 'Old Ones', sleeping through the eons?
What if we discovered an alien civilization *less* advanced than our own?
Where have all the insects gone? Dramatic decline in insect biomass recorded.
Never-before-seen footage shows 'unicorn of the sea' using its tusk to stun fish.
Humans have a poor sense of smell? It's just a myth.
Three physicists publish an article in Sci-Am criticising the prevailing cosmological theory – other scientists didn't like that.
Bouncing electrons off a time mirror.
Image of the Day: What lies beneath?
Quote of the Day:
I want all of my new special agents and intelligence analysts to understand the FBI's history [of] interaction with Dr. [Martin Luther] King and draw from it an understanding of the dangers of falling in love with our own rectitude. And the importance of being immersed in that design of the founders with oversight by the courts and Congress so that we don't fall in love with our own view of things.
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Fatima, The Pope and the Shepherd's children.
On the links today we have details of science v the Occult on a German mountain top from the 1920s detailing a ritual to turn a goat into a boy, and one about the Pope in Portugal turning a dead boy into a Saint, this in the year 2017!
Whilst the 1920s 'experiment' in Germany was a little tongue in cheek, nevertheless, it followed a scientific path to determine that the Occult ritual did not work and that it belonged in 'folklore'.
However the Pope's version is seen as 'proven' by a huge number of people even though no scientific or rational look has been taken of 'religion'.
Makes me sad and no wonder the world appears to be heading down the toilet: irrational ideas, primitive and non-scientific reasoning seems to rule these day.
On a brighter note, at least religion produced the classic Monty Python's 'The Spanish Inquisition' (which nobody expects…)
Gwedd says:
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I'd say that any sort of magic will fail to work when those attempting it are not believers. If their hearts and minds and souls aren't in tune with their work, then no sort of mystical circuit will ever be completed.
Think of it as any physical electrical circuit. If any portion is faulty, then energy will not flow through it, and the circuit, and thus the device, fails to operate as desired or expected.


ATLANTA (AP) — Arizona manager Torey Lovullo asked his team for a strong finish before the All-Star break.
Zack Greinke set the example.
Greinke added another road win to his strong first half by allowing only four hits in 7 2/3 innings, extending Atlanta's offensive slump, and the Diamondbacks shut out the Braves 3-0 on Saturday.
"He was fantastic," Lovullo said. "Our guy, our All-Star goes out there and pitches into the eighth inning and really was in control every inning."
Greinke (10-5), named to the NL All-Star team on Thursday as a replacement for Chicago's Jon Lester, has won five straight decisions. The 34-year-old right-hander has been especially strong away from home, winning five straight road starts since June 8.
Greinke had seven strikeouts, did not walk a batter and allowed no more than one baserunner in any inning.
Even though he has not lost since June 13 against Pittsburgh, Greinke said he felt stronger than in other games, including his last start against San Diego.
"It felt good from the get-go," Greinke said. "Way different from the last game. ... My fastball was really good today. That kind of made all the other pitches better."
Ketel Marte hit a sixth-inning homer for Arizona, which has won the first two games of the three-game series and has matched its 2017 team record of 53 wins before the All-Star break. The Diamondbacks began the day one-half game behind the first-place Dodgers in the NL West.
"I've asked these guys openly to make sure they come out and play good baseball before the break and coming out of the break," Lovullo said. "It's very important to us. I'm proud of them. They're executing and playing good baseball. That's the bottom line."
The Braves, who have lost eight of 10, remained 1½ games behind Philadelphia in the NL East.
An offensive slump is a big reason Atlanta fell out of first place this week after holding at least a share of the division lead since May 31. The Braves have scored no more than two runs in six of their last nine games.
"You know you're going to go through this," said Braves manager Brian Snitker. "We went a long time without experiencing it. We're in a rut here, but you look up and we're still in the thick of it. We're still close."
Brad Boxberger pitched around a one-out single by Nick Markakis in the ninth for his 24th save.
Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb, who didn't walk more than three batters in any of his five June starts, has had renewed control problems in July. Newcomb (8-5) walked three of Arizona's first four batters, setting up Steven Souza Jr.'s bases-loaded single to left field.
Newcomb allowed three runs on four hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings. He has issued 12 walks in three starts this month.
Newcomb threw 36 pitches in the long first inning. He regrouped to record 10 straight outs after Souza's single before Chris Owings singled with two outs in the fourth and scored on a double off the left-field wall by Jeff Mathis.
Marte's homer gave Arizona a 3-0 lead and knocked Newcomb out of the game.
Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino was placed on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation for the second time in four weeks. The surprise move was made shortly before the game after Vizcaino said he was unavailable to pitch. "It's concerning, very much so I think," Snitker said. RHP Peter Moylan was reinstated from the 10-day DL.
Arizona's Archie Bradley earned his 26th hold of the season, the most in the majors before the All-Star break since 1969, when holds became an official statistic, according to the Diamondbacks. Pittsburgh's Mark Melancon also had 25 holds before the break in 2013.
Braves LHP Max Fried, on the 10-day DL with a left middle finger blister, is an option to start on July 24 at Miami if LHP Luiz Gohara is not yet sufficiently stretched out at Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves need help in their rotation with RHP Brandon McCarthy (right knee tendinitis) and RHP Mike Soroka (right shoulder inflammation) on the DL.
Diamondbacks: LHP Patrick Corbin (6-3, 3.09) has a 1.54 ERA in his last four starts since June 22.
Braves: RHP Julio Teheran (6-6, 4.47) is 3-1 with a 3.15 ERA in seven career starts against Arizona. He did not face the Diamondbacks in 2017.


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8.5 Million Migrants And Counting: Decoding The Allure Of The UAE
A survey conducted by Xpress Money in 2016 was a revelation into how much of a home the UAE is to millions of migrants. On the occasion of the 47th UAE National Day it is interesting to revisit few of the survey findings and realise that 86% migrants proudly referred to the UAE as their home. Interestingly for every 2nd generation migrant born and brought up in the country, the UAE is their home. The country deserves to be applauded for laying a strong foundation upon which the social cohesion of its multi-cultural society thrives. Geographically, the UAE occupies an area of 83,600 square kilometres in total. However what the country has achieved in less than 50 years of its independence has put it in a league of its own.
The UAE epitomises a heady concoction with traditional values and Bedouin culture blending in seamlessly with glitzy lifestyles and global financial districts. The bustling metropolis that Dubai is, the abundant oil reserves of Abu Dhabi, the cultural heritage that defines Sharjah & Al Ain and the picturesque coastlines of Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain enrich and empower the UAE's political, financial, socio-economic and cultural fabric. Striking a perfect balance between staying true to its roots while soaring to greater heights is what makes it possible for 8.5 million expatriates and immigrants to build a home away from home, in the UAE.
In a world where it is a norm for women to feel unsafe, the UAE stands out as an exception. Our survey findings reflected a unanimous consent among expat women who felt safe and secure in the UAE. The unifying factor among migrants is their search for better career prospects and an enhanced quality of life for their loved ones in the UAE and back home. Unequivocally, the UAE has been a playing field where many migrants have lived out their dreams and immigrating to the UAE has been one of their best decisions ever. Some of the most illustrious entrepreneurs in the country today are migrants. Through our survey we realized the USP of the UAE lies in the fact that irrespective of whether they have lived here for more than 10 years or less than 5 years, most migrants feel completely at home in the UAE.
There is something to be said about living in a foreign country, living the expat life in the UAE and yet being able to indulge in the small joys that are reminiscent of home. Be it regular weekends or public holidays, the migrant population comes out in full force to meet people from their community and indulge in activities that remind them of home. A lot of Europeans in the UAE saunter into the weekend over long brunches and visits to the Farmer's Market. People from the Indian sub- continent comprising Pakistanis, Nepalis, and Indians are usually found spending time with each other, cooking feasts and playing games like volleyball, cricket and wrestling. Through the year the UAE witnesses various festive celebrations like lavish Onam 'sadyas' or an avalanche of Diwali sweets or Halloween tricks and treats that flood the markets. The UAE is home to people from diverse cultures. Festivals become an occasion of celebration for people from all nationalities, irrespective of whether they celebrate it back home or not.
It is this invincible spirit of oneness that ensures more than 8 million migrants from different cultures, ethnicities, belief systems and lifestyles have coexisted peacefully since the birth of this country. The vision of the leaders of the UAE is the bedrock for the progressive ideals, the flawless law and order system and the socio-economic vibrancy that defines this country. Since its independence 47 years ago, expatriates seeking a prosperous, peaceful and progressive life for themselves and their loved ones back home, have made the UAE their home and conquered their dreams.
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TGC 261 — Context Matters (LCACA) 46:22
We have already talked about the LCACA in the episode Anatomy of a Confusion (Large Catechism Edition). In this episode, we discuss President Harrison's statement to resume distribution of this volume, despite severe and thoughtful criticism online and personally from pastors and laity synod wide. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest:…
TGC Midweek #122-Westminster Confession of Faith: Of The Holy Scriptures- Ch 1.6-1.10 1:10:16
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We Deserved the Flood, God Gave Us the Ark 41:41
"We deserved the flood . . . we are given the ark, and his name is Jesus." –– Melissa Kruger In her keynote message at TGCW22, Melissa Kruger uses the story of Noah and the flood to illustrate God's unchanging character and grace. She points out three key takeaways: God is just, therefore salvation is needed. God is gracious, therefore salvation is…
2023 Make A Move (Agility) Season - TGC 195 24:29
The Team recaps the winners of 2022 Live to Lift Season and talks all about the new 2023 Make A Move Season. Krave Gym Started the movement LIVE LIKE AN ATHLETE. At Krave Gym our goal is to inspire our athletes to achieve things they once thought were impossible BOTH in the gym and in life. Our TEAM Training Sessions are proven to be more energizin…
Genesis 42; Mark 12; Job 8; Romans 12
Bildad the Shuhite is scandalized by Job's response to Eliphaz and offers his own searing rebuttal (Job 8). "How long will you say such things?" Bildad asks. "Your words are a blustering wind" (Job 8:2). We would say they are nothing but hot air. From Bildad's perspective, Job is charging God with perverting justice. "Does the Almighty pervert what…
TGC 260 — Gods of Our Age (Sexuality), Part 1 55:59
In the first episode of The Gods of Our Age, Mark Preus walked us through an introduction. That the people of Rome, Galatia, Corinth, and Ephesus could hardly not know that they were idolaters when Paul preached to them. They had idols of stone and wood and precious metals. They had temples with statues devoted to their gods. We know from Luther's …
In the second part of his response to Eliphaz, Job addresses God directly (Job 7), though we are meant to understand that this agonizing prayer is uttered in such a way that Eliphaz and his friends overhear it. In fact, as we shall see, there is a tight connection between chapters 6 and 7. The first ten verses of moving complaint, full of descripti…
Job's response to Eliphaz takes up two chapters. In Job 6 he argues as follows: (1) In the opening verses (Job 6:1–7) Job insists he has every reason for bemoaning his situation: his anguish and misery are beyond calculation (Job 6:2–3). Nor does Job flinch from the obvious: in God's universe, God himself must somehow be behind these calamities—"Th…
Keller's Formation: Christopher Watkin on Charles Taylor and Social Criticism 50:03
In their booklet "Gospel-Centered Ministry," TGC cofounders Don Carson and Tim Keller describe how the redemptive story of Scripture, or biblical theology, culminates in Jesus Christ and his gospel. And from Christ, that gospel then guides us in how we live every aspect of our lives. I've never seen a book do this work more effectively than Christo…
The Long Awaited Christmas Special ! 1:19:14
Questions are asked, quizzing is done, who will be the one to name 2022`s GOTY. Find out now!By TGC
TGC 259 — Thinking Out Loud (Sexagesima) 1:09:45
Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Sexagesima, Luke 8:4–15 ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here…
Genesis 39; Mark 9; Job 5; Romans 9
In the second part of his speech (Job 5), Eliphaz presupposes the stance he adopts in the first part (see yesterday's meditation), yet adds several new wrinkles to his impassioned presentation. First, he says that Job's approach to God in this crisis is fundamentally flawed. By all means call on God (Job 5:1)—but why imagine that someone as exalted…
Faith From Beginning to End - Galatians 3:1-9 33:24
Trinity Grace Church Worship Service - February 5, 2023: Rev. Michael Novak
The first speech of Eliphaz takes up two chapters. In the first part (Job 4), Eliphaz gives shape to his argument: (1) The opening lines are seductive (Job 4:2-4). One might almost think that Eliphaz is respectfully pursuing permission to offer helpful counsel to Job, in the same way that Job in times past has offered helpful counsel to others. But…
From Job 3 until the first part of the last chapter of the book, with a small exception at the beginning of chapter 32, the text is written in Hebrew poetry. The book is a giant drama, like a Shakespearean play. Speech follows speech, the movement of the drama carried forward on the sustained argument between Job and his three "friends." Eventually…
Genesis 35-36; Mark 6; Job 2; Romans 6
It's one thing to endure with steadfast loyalty when the losses, however painful, are all external; it is quite another thing to endure when one loses one's health (Job 2). Some reflections: (1) We are still dealing with innocent suffering. God himself declares of Job, "There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears…
The Bible deals with the reality of evil in many different ways. Sometimes justice is done, and is seen to be done, in this life. Especially in the New Testament, the final recompense for evil is bound up with judgment to come. Sometimes suffering has a humbling role, as it challenges our endless hubris. War, pestilence, and famine are sometimes Go…
TGC Midweek #121-Westminster Confession of Faith: Of The Holy Scriptures- Ch 1.1-1.5 57:09
TGC 258 — Anatomy of a Confusion (Large Catechism Edition) 1:52:08
In this episode, we take a look at what happened around the release of Luther's Large Catechism with Annotations and Contemporary Applications (L-CACA), what the good, the bad, and the ugly are, analyzing particular statements in particular essays, and why it was a confused project on multiple layers. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Gu…
Genesis 33; Mark 4; Esther 9-10; Romans 4
History looks different in different cultures. I do not simply mean that different cultures interpret the same past differently (though that is often the case), but that the understanding of what history is may vary from culture to culture. Indeed, even within one culture there are often competing notions as to what history is. This issue has becom…
Genesis 32; Mark 3; Esther 8; Romans 3
Almost everything in Romans 3:21–26 is disputed. There is no space for justifying a particular exegesis. But in my view, these are some of the more important conclusions to be drawn: (1) "But now" (Rom. 3:21): the expression is temporal, not merely logical. Paul has devoted Romans 1:18–3:20 to demonstrating that all of the human race, Jews and Gent…
So Haman is hanged (Esther 7). The details of how this point in the narrative is reached simultaneously attest to the providential hand of God and the narrative skills of the author of this little book. Esther's second garden party leaves Haman completely exposed and utterly defenseless. A few minutes later he falls over himself on Esther's couch, …
Living in Fear vs. Alive in Christ - Galatians 2:11-21 29:10
Trinity Grace Church Worship Service - January 29, 2023: Rev. Ben Tharp
TGC 257 — Thinking Out Loud (Septuagesima) 1:08:06
Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Septuagesima, Matthew 20:1–16. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesbl…
That night, the king could not sleep (Esther 6:1). What a great dramatic line! Are we supposed to think this is an accident? Both the Bible and history offer countless "coincidences" brought about in the providence of God, the significance of which is discerned only in hindsight. Even in this chapter, Haman chooses this particular morning to presen…
Genesis 29; Matthew 28; Esther 5; Acts 28
Three observations that spring from Esther 5: First, the pace of the story prompts a cultural observation. There is much in our culture that demands instantaneous decision. That is as true in the ecclesiastical arena as in the political. We observe what we judge to be an injustice and immediately we get on the phone, fire off E-mails, or huddle in …
Episode 328 - Not the Christmas Special? 54:32
In a slight change to the advertised programme we instead discuss High On Life, the Xbox Developer Direct and a whole load of other stuff that I've already forgotten. So it must be good right?By TGC
For narrative simplicity and power, the book of Esther readily captures the imagination. Though by now we are three chapters into it, we can pick up something of both its flavor and its message by reflecting on selected elements of Esther 4. (1) The book makes its profound theological points by the shape of its restrained narrative. Commentators ne…
10 Ways Your Church Can Be Missional 50:38
"Accomplishing the Great Commission will not be easy, but we've been commanded by God to take the gospel to all people groups." — David Platt In his message at TGC's 2021 National Conference, David Platt urges local church leaders and pastors to prioritize the 3 billion unreached people across the globe. He reminds these leaders that God has comman…
In Acts 26, Luke provides the third account in this book of Paul's conversion (compare Acts 9 and Acts 22). Each has a different aim, of course. Here Paul is defending himself before the Roman Governor Porcius Festus and Herod Agrippa II of Galilee. Important highlights include the following: (1) As in earlier defenses, Paul stresses his continuity…
TGC Midweek #120 - Introduction to the Westminster Confession of Faith 53:03
TGC 256 — Cultivating a Spirit of Martyrdom 42:01
Aaron Renn has persuasively argued that we now live in the "negative world" with respect to Christianity. Being Christian is sociologically speaking, no longer seen by society as a positive good or even a neutral thing, but rather a negative evil — something to be gotten rid of ("Three Worlds" in First Things). Our guest has seen this born out in h…
The change in governor from Felix to Porcius Festus (Acts 24:27) brings no immediate improvement in Paul's condition. Yet God remains in control, and in this chapter, Acts 25, under God's providence Paul takes a decisive step. How was this brought about? (1) New to the area and still relatively ignorant of its political and religious dynamics, Fest…
In the trial of Paul before Felix (Acts 24), the governor comes across as a man in authority who has no moral vision authorizing him to take decisive action. He is, in short, a moral wimp. He also represents the many powerful people who are disturbed by the Gospel, and at some deep level know that it is true, yet who never become Christians. Note: …
Keller's Formation: John Piper on C. S. Lewis and Jonathan Edwards 42:35
In his forthcoming book, Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation, Collin Hansen aims to add to our understanding of evangelical history in the second half of the 20th century into the early 21st century. Keller's life spans and intersects with many of the most significant people, events, and trends within Christianity during the la…
TGC 255 — Thinking Out Loud (Transfiguration) 51:32
Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Matthew 17:1–9. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subsc…
Genesis 24; Matthew 23; Nehemiah 13; Acts 23
One of the most striking evidences of sinful human nature lies in the universal propensity for downward drift. In other words, it takes thought, resolve, energy, and effort to bring about reform. In the grace of God, sometimes human beings display such virtues. But where such virtues are absent, the drift is invariably toward compromise, comfort, i…
You've Been Set Free- Galatians 2:1-10 32:29
Trinity Grace Church Worship Service - January 22, 2023: Rev. Michael Novak
Reading Paul's impromptu defense to the crowd (Acts 22), one is struck by the sparse simplicity of the narrative. But two details urge reflection here: First, we must ask why the crowd turns nasty when it does. When Paul starts to address the people in their mother tongue, Aramaic, initially "they became very quiet" (Acts 22:2). They listen to the …


Access to shelter is essential for one's dignity, privacy, health, and physical and social protection. It is a universal human right captured within the right to adequate housing.
Shelter solutions do not exist in isolation, and must be viewed through larger settlement considerations. When addressed in a timely and holistic manner, shelter interventions save lives and protect rights, meeting both immediate needs and promoting durable solutions. Adequate shelter is instrumental in reinforcing positive coping mechanisms and social structures, while also facilitating access to livelihoods opportunities and essential services in a broader settlement environment.
Our shelter and settlements programmes facilitate access to adequate shelter solutions for affected populations across all phases of displacement. This ranges from rapidly deployable emergency shelter solutions that save lives, to supporting early recovery and promoting durable solutions. We work with our beneficiaries to identify and develop solutions that meet their needs, benefit local suppliers, and use local labour.
Our experts consider different processes when developing NRC shelter and settlements programmes. These processes could be encouraging self-reliance to improve and maintain shelter solutions, maximising tenure security for men and women, and ensuring that short-term assistance is designed to take longer horizons into account. We also make assessments at the product level. This could be ensuring that shelter solutions are safe, secure and designed to resist natural and operational hazards. It could also entail ensuring that solutions meet local and international consensus-based standards. Our product considerations should also work to ensure accessibility for people with specific needs, and ensure that solutions provide adequate space, lighting, thermal comfort and ventilation.
NRC shelter and settlements programmes work across different settlement types, be they grouped (collective centres, self-settled camps and planned camps) or dispersed (host families, urban self-settlement and rural self-settlement). We work with different tenancy types, including owner, occupier, tenant and squatter. Whether in an acute or chronic emergency, or in support of durable solutions, our shelter programmes continuously adapt to changing needs of each shifting environment. Shelter programmes may facilitate access to existing shelter solutions, or develop and provide improved shelter solutions.
Our shelter and settlements programming focuses on five thematic areas. Each uses various inputs (cash-based, in-kind or information), which in turn support self-building or access to existing housing. They also help us hire contractors, directly distribute goods and/or services and work through partners.


The following is 'expected' merit list 2017 of NUST university Islamabad.
1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th and 8th merit list of NUST all are included.
As this is 'prediction' so no one should take it for sure but it would probably be quite much the same.


In the ongoing attempts to disaggregate and understand the complex array of factors contributing to the rise of terrorism, "radicalization" has become a generalized and often catch-all term in the aftermath of 9/11, denoting the process whereby individuals or groups decide to turn to terror.
Notwithstanding this lack of consensus, there seems to be broad agreement that civil society can and should play a key role in countering radicalization. Moreover, while other actors - such as religious communities, governments, and the media - are perceived as potential agents of both radicalization and deradicalization, this does not seem to apply to civil society, which is overwhelmingly considered a moderating force.
This paper examines ways that politicized local (as distinct from global) civil society organizations, as remarkably influential actors, can play a role in propagating and legitimizing radicalized narratives, particularly in the context of providing development aid. We argue that given the lack of careful and in-depth analysis of this aspect, policy makers and the international community overlook a significant impediment to deradicalization efforts. The first sections provide a concise theoretical background on radicalization and specifically on the potential role of civil society. The following analysis provides examples of radicalization within three different aid contexts, illustrating different possible trajectories. The paper draws significantly on research conducted by NGO Monitor in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Additional case studies demonstrate that this process is not specific to one conflict, but rather, is indicative of structural issues in foreign aid broadly, across regions and policies.
 This paper is based on a presentation at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism's (ICT's) 18th World Summit on Counter-Terrorism held September, 3-6 2018. We thank Tamar Kogman for research assistance.
 Rogelio Alonso et al, "Radicalisation Processes Leading to Acts of Terrorism" (report, European Commission, May 15, 2008), https://biblio.ugent.be/publication/446365/file/6814706.


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Always A Rock in my Pocket
Words By Julie Glaspy
Photos By Vince Kehn
Transforming the way we look at simple, everyday objects.
Convincing a stone to become something else is no small task; it's noisy, it's dusty, it's dirty. It is my labour of love.
Most of us have thrown one, kicked one, stepped over or removed one—overlooking the simple beauty, sidestepping the infinite possibilities of the rock. Not me. There's always a rock in my pocket.
By choosing stone as my medium, I connect to the environment—the backbone of our planet and primal medium that unites us all. With much respect for the density and permanence of stone, I introduce movement and light, breathing life into it with strong, sensual curves and changing angles. Using light from the passing sun, shadows dramatically change the stone into sculpture—drawing the eye in and altering the perspective of the audience in relation to the stone and expanding individual thought. Transforming the way we look at simple, everyday objects can change the way we look at the world.
For six years, I have been continuously creating work out of my Quadra Island studio and participating in large-scale stone sculpture symposiums. After the first symposium, in Saint John, New Brunswick, I transformed a 15-tonne hunk of granite on Prince Edward Island. It was my first solo project. The vision for the sculpture was that of the lost child, a sensitive tribute to love and loss for the International Children's Memorial Place. Through the overwhelming, heartfelt connection between the piece and visitors to the park, I realized the power of art on a monumental scale.
After three events in the Maritimes, I returned to the West Coast and continued my work from Quadra Island. In 2018, I was invited to an international sculpture symposium in Italy and honoured to be the first Canadian in 20 years to participate in this annual event. After Italy, I continued to Germany, and returned to Italy for two more symposiums the following year. While there, I created public art with a diverse community of international sculptors, and spent a month of independent studies in the marble capital of the world, Carrara, Italy.
International stone sculpture symposiums are the ultimate platform to gather and share knowledge for a change in perspective. They are artistic explosions of like-minded people creating, sharing, and breaking bread on an international scale. Learning and laughing while exposed to a beautiful array of skills, tools, techniques, cultures, and trusted intergenerational knowledge. Through these experiences I have found my rock people—my family.
My most recent adventure took me to Nepal, where I participated in an international sculpture symposium hosted by The Galkot Art Foundation and the Nepalese government. There, I worked with 15 other artists from 11 countries, sculpting stones on a mountain top in the Himalayas—an endeavour that took seven years of planning. It was a sensory experience like no other. A beautiful country full of colour, scents, singing, dancing, ceremony, laughter, smiles, and kindness. Their ingenuity, resourcefulness, and total generosity is truly a humbling example for the world.
Today, as the global pandemic continues, our blissful globetrotting sculptor movement to inspire, motivate, and change the face of the world through public art has (hopefully temporarily) come to an end. But this is where adaptation begins.
Inspired groups of symposium organizers developed the first online international sculpture symposium, with the theme "Social Distancing." All were invited to apply, in any medium (such as stone, metal, clay or wood). Sixty international artists did just that. Fifteen were chosen as finalists, and two prizes were to be awarded: 1st place by jury and the other by public vote.
At first, I wasn't sure whether I should apply because of where I live—our little island of paradise on the west coast of Canada. What could I possibly say about social distancing when gardening, growing our own food, and clean air and water are in ample abundance? Fresh from Nepal and eager to keep my momentum going while stuck at home with a personal 14-day quarantine, I applied. I realized that I could look at this time as a gift, and use my passion and this platform to have a voice.
My project for the online symposium was titled "Same Boat?" The sculpture is imbalanced and full of tension. It speaks to the differing global effects of the privileged and the disadvantaged. Some will never feel the full effects of the world's pandemic, while vulnerable masses weather an economic meltdown and battle for human rights. They dream of a better life—one where change is possible. The piece presents a delicate balance between moving forward and rocking backwards—continuing to drown the minority in a reality where economic rule outweighs the value of human life. "Same Boat?" was awarded honourable mention from the jury.
Art is about finding beauty in uncommon places. My art created something out of nothing. It is a story of the past, a statement of its presence, and an inspiration to the future.
To learn more, visit julieglaspy.com.
Category: Volume 2


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The Media Mirror: what's in today's Russian newspapers? 10.01.08
Today the Media Mirror spotlights the Georgian presidential election with views from Moscow and beyond. We also see how one columnist learned to hate New Year.
Izvestiareports from Georgia under the headline: the Double Saakashvili. The paper says, the opposition in Tbilisi claims Saakashvili is cheating. The paper quotes an opposition member as saying Saakashvili actually won 50% less votes than announced.
Rossiyskaya Gazetaquotes a member of the opposition who believes the right of choice, the basic democratic tool of elections, was denied the Georgian people – stolen from them. The opposition thinks the election results were tampered with to give Saakashvili a clear victory in the first round.
Vedomostipublishes an article by Vladimir Milov who says the Georgian election presents a few lessons to major powers. For Russia: Moscow neglects the issue of the self-proclaimed independent states and continues to pursue the policy of "freezing" the conflicts. As a result, no more pro-Russian politicians are left in Georgia. A lesson for the U.S.: by appointing second-rate career diplomats to protect young democracies, writes Milov, America is undermining its own influence as the world's main critic of authoritarian rule.
Moskovskiy Komsomolets writes that the opposition has a slim chance of turning the situation in its favor: the West has already recognized the Georgian election as democratic. It means, says the paper, that if forceful methods are implemented again to stop street actions it would be interpreted as necessary steps taken to defend democracy.
The paper continues to say that, on the one hand, it does not mean that Saakashvili would not face another political crisis in the following months, that may happen sooner rather than later. But on the other hand, Russia should not be complacent about this perspective: when cornered, Saakashvili would turn to his favorite survival tool – a conflict with Russia. This time he may even attempt "a small victorious war" in Southern Ossetia or Abkhazia.
Returning to Russian news: Izvestia columnist Dmitry Sokolov-Mitrich writes that with the 10-day vacation uniting New Year and Orthodox Christmas, he has started to hate the January holiday. There are so many days off in Russia now, it's hard to find time to work. He writes: I hate calling someone's office on a mid-January morning and getting a response: "Please call tomorrow. The nation is on holiday."


Hundreds gathered in Browning on Saturday morning to honor Elouise Cobell, who spent years fighting for Native American rights.
Funeral services were held at Browning High School to remember the life and legacy of Cobell.
Cobell is best known for her work in a lawsuit against the federal government that won a multi-billion dollar settlement for more than 300,000 Native Americans.
Friends, family and members of the state's Congressional delegation were in attendance.
Marleena Kindness shared her feelings about why she wanted to attend the funeral. She said, "We're all very proud and we love her. And, we're going to miss her. But, we'll never forget her. She's done a great thing for Indian country. We're very proud of her. And, I wanted to show my respect to her and her family."
Lorraine Rumney echoed those sentiments saying, "Well, she really worked hard. So many years did she work for us. So, I'm sure they're all very proud of her. And, we're all sad that she can't live to see the end of it."
U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Max Baucus were also in attendance.
Tester has called Cobell a guiding light saying her example will "always lead the way for all Americans who fight for justice and fairness."
Baucus has said Cobell was a warrior for justice, a voice for the voiceless, and a dear friend.
Cobell passed away Sunday night from cancer at the age of 65.


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