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Luke Geissbuhler
Cinematographer | Camera and Electrical Department | Director
Known for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020), Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018), Abstract: The Art of Design (2017), Time Freak (2018)
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On Smoother Dirt
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Keeper of Time
The Myth of Control
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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)
Who's Next? (2019)
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Funny You Never Knew (2019)
Crowned & Conquering (2019)
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Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (2018)
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Rams (2018)
Time Freak (2018)
Breaking Brooklyn (2018)
Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018)
My Paintbrush Bites (2018)
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)
America's Library (2018)
Stuck (2017)
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
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Laying Low (2017)
Workplace (2016)
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Mavis! (2015)
Emerging (2015)
Country: Portraits of an American Sound (2015)
Chloe & Theo (2015)
Sun Belt Express (2014)
A Lego Brickumentary (2014)
Match (2014)
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Sink or Swim: Designing for a Sea Change (2014)
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Bad Johnson (2014)
Alien Abduction (2014)
The Cosmonaut (2013)
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The Frankenstein Theory (2013)
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7 Clinics with Buck Brannaman (2012)
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One Day (2011)
The Visual Language of Herbert Matter (2011)
Urbanized (2011)
They Might Be Giants - Cloisonné (2011)
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The Speed of Thought (2011)
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Love Etc. (2010)
The Virginity Hit (2010)
The Magnificent Cooly-T (2009)
Charlie Haden (2009)
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Brüno (2009)
Objectified (2009)
No Strings (2008)
The Fire & the Wood (2008)
Righteous Kill (2008)
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Transferants (2008)
Dead*Line (2008)
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control (2008)
Beyond Our Differences (2008)
Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 (2007)
Helvetica (2007)
The Choices We Make (2007)
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
Beautiful Child (2006)
Falling for Grace (2006)
Noon Blue Apples (2006)
Squonkumentary (2005)
Turning Green (2005)
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Alchemy (2005)
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Mail Order Wife (2004)
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Justice (2003)
Season of Youth (2003)
Soft (2002)
New World Order (2002)
Last Party 2000 (2001)
Acts of Worship (2001)
Killing Cinderella (2000)
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (1999)
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Three Days (1999)
Hit and Runway (1999)
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A Waiter Tomorrow (1998)
Jane Street (1997)
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Family Name (1997)
Headless (1997)
The Love Lesson (1996)
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Narcovision (1996)
Untitled: New Blue (1995)
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Léon: The Professional (1994)
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Rain (1989)
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Grant (2020)
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Freedom's Champion (May 27, 2020) Season 1, Episode 3 - Additional Cinematography Additional Cinematography See fewer
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Wrong Man (2018–2019)
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Wire Tapped Season 2, Episode 6 - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
7 Days Out (2018)
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Eleven Madison Park (Dec 21, 2018) Season 1, Episode 2 - Additional Camera Additional Camera See fewer
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2018)
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Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers (2018)
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Who Is America? (2018)
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Black Hole Apocalypse (Jan 10, 2018) Season 45, Episode 1 - Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer
Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio (2017)
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Killing Richard Glossip (2017)
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Abstract: The Art of Design (2017)
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Jim Gaffigan: Cinco (2017)
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Search Party (2016)
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Reservations Required (2006– )
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Inner Chef with Marcus Samuelsson (2005– )
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Party Girl (2005– )
America's Next Top Model (2003)
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NPR: New Online Store Is One More Way For Trump To Profit From Presidency
The Trump Organization recently started a website, TrumpStore.com, to sell Trump-branded merchandise such as T-shirts, baseball caps and coin banks.
It's not to be confused with Trump's other website, DonaldJTrump.com. That site sells a lot of the same kind of merchandise, but its profits flow to Trump's presidential campaign.
By contrast, the profits from TrumpStore.com go to the Trump Organization, which is managed by Trump's two older sons, Eric and Donald Jr., but still owned by the president himself.
But the new website is different, because the profits go to Trump himself, says Larry Noble, general counsel of the Campaign Legal Center, a watchdog group.
"It fits again into the larger problem of him basically promoting his businesses from the White House," Noble says. "We haven't had another situation where a president has had a website where his business is selling things that are branded with his name."
Is it legal? Noble says most federal employees are barred from profiting off their positions because of conflict-of-interest rules. But such rules don't apply to the president and vice president.
"In reality he still has the right to the profits, so he will profit from whatever he gets from that, as he profits from his golf courses, the hotel, all those enterprises," Noble says.

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Partner, Tax - Indirect Tax - Advisory
KPMG in Canada
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Yakoob is a Partner in the Indirect Tax Group of KPMG Canada with over 15 years of indirect tax experience. He joined KPMG in 2000 in the audit practice and has been a key member of the indirect tax team since 2003. Yakoob has had vast experience managing successful large scale indirect tax advisory, compliance, recovery, and risk management engagements across various industry sectors including financial institutions, public sector, real estate, and consumer markets. Yakoob has been working with Bank of Canada since 2015 and has been responsible for managing the delivery of indirect tax compliance, special projects including SAP review and assistance with recent CRA GST/HST audit. Yakoob presented at the Commodity Tax Symposium, Tax Executives Inc. (TEI) in 2015 and 2017 and is a contributor to KPMG's Annual Indirect Tax Financial Services Update.
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Home > US Sports > NBA > Early Candidates for Sixth Man of the Year
Early Candidates for Sixth Man of the Year
by Nathan Jackson - 30th July 2015 30th June 2018 0
Lou Williams won this years Kia 6th man of the year award, and it was well deserved. Williams helped lead his team to the playoffs while contributing off the bench and playing consistently. As we draw nearer to the upcoming season, lets take a look at some of the potential winners for next years award.
5. Manu Ginobili
Manu Ginobili does not start in San Antonio despite the fact that he is one of the most skillful players in all of basketball. He has made over one hundred million dollars in his career while being part of the reserves. Ginobili has the argument to be the greatest bench player ever. In the 2013-2014 finals rematch against the Miami Heat, he averaged 14.4 points per game and the Spurs won the finals in five games. Ginobili however, is completely willing to come of the bench if it means prosperity for the team.
In an interview with USA Today's Sam Amick he explained, "It's not as common as you think, given the success we have had". Coach Gregg Popovich said, "I've always felt guilty about it, but I do it anyways".
It certainly came away as a positive when the Spurs came away with championships in 2003,2005 and 2007. He won the sixth man of the year award for the 2007-2008 season. Ginobili brings championship experience to the team. Manu has always been known to make clutch shots and is a future hall of famer, no doubt. With the Spurs revamping their roster and Ginobili returning, is it possible he could he have another breakout season?
4. J.R Smith
The Cleveland Cavaliers made a deep run into the playoffs this past season, making it all the way to the NBA Finals. They could not have done it without the help of J.R Smith. During the regular season smith averaged 12.7 points per game and in the NBA Finals he averaged 11.5 points in 6 games. What makes him valuable is his sweet three point stroke, from which he shot almost 40 percent and 43 percent from the field. His athleticism and playmaking are a huge boost for a team. Smith may not be the most consistent player in the league but when he is hot, there is no stopping him.
READ: Warriors vs Raptors Game 1 Review
"My motto is, 'When in doubt, shoot the ball". Even when he is having a bad night, lack of confidence is not an issue for Smith. He also recently claimed to be one of the best shooters ever. Whether or not that is true, Smith does have great offensive capabilities.
When asked about his defense however, he simply said this, "That's really not my area of expertise. I'm more of a scoring-type player. I'll leave that to those guys. Whatever they want to do, it's OK with me. Just let me know." Although improved Smith's defense is lacking and lackadaisical. Defense or not, J.R Smith will still be a force to be reckoned with coming off the bench.
3. Jamal Crawford
Jamal Crawford or "Jcrossover" has won the NBA 6th man of the year award twice already. Once in 2010 with the Hawks and once in 2014 with the Clippers. At 6 ft 5 he has the versatility to run the point or drop down to a small forward so teams can play small ball, which is becoming more and more popular in the NBA. He averaged over 15 points per game this past season and Crawford holds the record for most 4 point plays in history with 40.
Although Crawford has quite the resume, he did not shoot the three point shot well this past season. He shot a poor 32 percent from behind the arch and 39 percent from the field. His dismal shooting percentages can be mostly accredited to his poor shot selection. When asked about his inefficient shooting he said, "It was definitely a huge bump in the road. Hopefully next year and in the years to come, I'll be where I want to be. But you've got to take your lumps, and nobody thought it would be a lump like this". Despite his poor shooting Crawford has become a leader at the 6th man role and can really boost an offense. His offensive skill set and leadership can really improve a team through the bench.
READ: Warriors-Raptors Game 2 Analysis
2. Isaiah Thomas
Isaiah Thomas was the 60th and final pick of the 2011 NBA draft, but he has sure made the most of his opportunity. After three successful years in Sacramento with the Kings, Thomas ended up in Boston with the Celtics. Now in the eastern conference, he led the Celtics to the playoffs with the 7th seed, where they battled the Cavaliers. Thomas averaged 17.5 points per game but the Celtics could not keep up with the fast paced cavs and were swept in the first round. In the regular season, Thomas averaged 19 points per game and Shot 41 percent from the field. He is an efficient player who has vastly improved and could possibly develop into an all-star point guard.
Coach Brad Stevens however, is still unsure of Thomas's potential. "He may end up starting, he may end up coming off the bench, we'll see how that goes," said Stevens.
Thomas is currently contending with Marcus Smart for the starting position and if Thomas does not make the squad, he could be a serious contender for 6th man of the year. Averaging over 15 points a game and a productive guard, he would be hard to beat.
1. Andre Iguodala
Andre Iguodala is the frontrunner for 6th man of the year by far. After winning the NBA Finals with the Warriors and winning the Finals MVP, Iguodala would start on almost any other team in the league. However, coach Steve Kerr is still leaning towards bringing Iguodala off the bench.
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"I could make an argument he's been our best player, especially over the last two weeks," Kerr said Sunday. "Right now in the scrimmages, he's the most impactful player that we have. The last couple of weeks, he has sort of determined who's winning (the scrimmage) depending on what side he's on. So from that standpoint, you could call me an idiot. If he's my best player and I'm not starting him, maybe I'm the one who's wrong… The argument is absolutely there."
In the NBA Finals Iguodala averaged just under 17 points per game and dished out 4 assists per game as well. His shooting percentage was solid and consistent, averaging 47 percent from the field. However, his free throw percentages were terrible during the regular season and only got worse during the postseason. His regular season average of 60 percent plummeted to 42 percent.
Andre Iguodala is a versatile guard at 6,6 and can play from the point or down at small forward. His passing is on target and consistent as he averaged a solid 4 assists a game during the regular season. The most valuable aspect of Iguodala's game is his defensive presence. During The Finals Iguodala held Lebron James to just 38 percent shooting and many believe that his defense on James is what got him the MVP award. He finished 5th in the voting for defensive player of the year. With defense and offensive efficiency, Andre Iguodala is going to be one of the best reserves in the league and possibly in history.
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Q: I cant figure out how to make my article h1 post title and line height resposnive on small screens like when viewing site from phone I cant figure out how to make this work. I have been trying different things with no luck. I just want to increase the posts entry h1 font size and line height. This issue is, that every time I attempt this change and then check my phone, the font size and line height stay huge and nonresposnive. I have to do this through css since my theme has no theme options to increase the post title h1. Right now it is responsive but if I attempt any changes then the main post h1 title looses all responsiveness.
This is one of the attempts that had no luck because even though this css worked, I had to remove it because, it striped the h1 post title from adjusting when the post is viewed on a smaller screen ... the font size and line height stayed huge:
.post-cover-title .post-title {
font size: 3.25em;
line-height: 62px;
}

Here is the link to a post where you can check it out on firebug.
Thank you for any help, I appreciate it.
I asked this same question somewhere else but they did not understand my issue so here was my copy/paste response:
the problem is that when I set the font size to a different font size for the header. Then it is not responsive anymore. Right now the theme defaults to a 50px header font size. I want to make it a 52px header font size. But when I do make it 52px through CSS, and then check it on my phone then I notice that the new 52px font size is no longer adjusting to the new smaller screen size but rather stays too large… vs the defaults 50 px font size that is the default of the theme, which adjust perfectly to a new screen size. So somehow by me targeting it though css it looses all responsiveness for smaller screen sizes.

A: Just add:
@media only screen and (max-width: 500px){
    .post-cover-title .post-title {
        font-size: 35px!important;
        line-height: 35px!important;
    }
}

(Change to the font-size and line height you want)

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The Hong Kong British National Overseas Visa
The UK Government have outlined details for a new immigration route for British National (Overseas) (BNO) citizens from Hong Kong. The new route has been put in place in response to the unprecedented circumstances in Hong Kong and the imposition by the Chinese government of a national security law. The new law restricts the freedom and rights of citizens of Hong Kong, and due to the UK's "moral and historic commitment to BNO citizens" the UK Government have introduced the new visa route.
Applications for the Hong Kong BNO visa will be accepted from January 2021. From this date, successful applicants will be able to move to and live in the UK for a specified period of 2.5 years or 5 years. After 5 years of living in the UK, visa holders will be permitted to apply for indefinite leave to remain. BNO citizens already in living in the UK on another visa will also be able to apply and switch to the Hong Kong BNO visa from within the UK from January 2021.
Overview of requirements for a Hong Kong BNO visa
Status: The Main Applicant must be a British National (Overseas), but does not necessarily need a current BNO passport.
Dependents: Family members can apply for dependent visas if they are the main visa holders partner, spouse, child under 18, child over 18 who is still dependent, some older relatives.
Residency: The Main Applicant and Dependants must be "ordinarily resident" in Hong Kong.
Financial: Proof should be provided that the visa holder and applicant can accommodate and support themselves in the UK for at least six months.
English: There is no English language requirement but English proficiency will be required if applicants go on to apply for settlement.
TB: The applicant and dependents must show a valid TB Certificate.
Fees: The applicant will be expected to pay an application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge fee.
Who is eligible for the Hong Kong BNO visa?
The visa rules specify that the main applicant for this visa must be a British National Overseas citizen. This means that individuals born after 1997 will immediately not qualify. Applicants do not need to hold a valid BNO passport, however if they have an expired BNO passport, it is recommended to provide this to aid the visa application. The UK government have confirmed that where a BNO passport has been lost, eligibility checks can be made using historical records held by Her Majesty's Passport Office.
Applicants for this visa must be "ordinarily resident in Hong Kong". This means in order to apply for this visa route, applicants must have "a regular habitual mode of life" in Hong Kong, even if this is dispersed by temporary or occasional absences. Although the government has not relayed concrete advice on this yet, this could mean that BNO's living outside of Hong Kong could still be eligible to apply for the visa under some circumstances.
There is no English language requirements for the visa, but after living in the UK for five years, visa holders who want to apply for indefinite leave to remain will need to be able to show a "good knowledge of the English language".
How does the application process work for the Hong Kong BNO visa?
Applicants for the British National (Overseas) visa will be able to apply online, submitting an application form and supporting documents including a scan of their passport, facial images and a tuberculosis test certificate. Successful applicants will receive a digital only visa which can be accessed online. It is expected that more details will be unveiled by the UK government in Autumn.
Unlike some other visa applications, BNO applicants will not be required to provide fingerprints. However BNO family members who are applying as dependents will have be required to go to a visa application centre to provide them.
How long does the BNO visa last?
Applicants will be given the option to apply for the British National Overseas visa for either 2.5 years or 5 years. If the 2.5 year option is chosen, visa holders will be able to renew the visa after 2.5 years for the same duration again, taking them to a total of 5 years in the UK. Applicants can choose a full 5 year visa from the outset, but it is expected this will be at a higher cost financially.
Can you bring my family to the UK on a Hong Kong BNO visa?
The British National (Overseas) visa allows individuals to bring their family members to the UK with them. Family members will need to apply for visas as dependents of the main application. Visa holders will be permitted to bring their non-BNO partners, children under the age of 18 and children over the age of 18 if they are still dependent. Certain adult relatives will also be permitted to apply under this route if they meet the dependent criteria.
Can you work in the UK on a British National (Overseas) visa?
BNO visa holders will have the right to work in the UK, either through employment or self-employment. Individuals will also be permitted to apply to higher education institutions to study in the UK. Children can be enrolled in state schools.
How much does the British National (Overseas) visa cost?
A concrete cost for the visa has not yet been outlined by the UK government and it is expected that more information on this will be released in Autumn. Guidelines suggest that applicants and their dependents will need to prove that they are able to support themselves in the UK for at least six months.
BNO visa holders will not have access to public funds such as benefits, income support or tax credit. They will have access to the National Health Service and will have to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge of £1,560 per person for a 2.5 year applicant, or £3,120 per person for a 5 year applicant.
At Westkin, we can provide applicants with an assessment for £400 + VAT. For full assistance with the visa from our expert team, we charge £2000 per applicant, or £2500 for applicants with dependents. Assessments are not required for simple cases but for more difficult ones, it may be necessary. Please get in touch with our team if you require any assistance.
What are the options for Hong Kong citizens who don't qualify for BNO?
This visa route has been specified by the UK Government as one which is only viable for Hong Kong citizens who have a British National Overseas passport. If you don't have a BNO passport but are still considering your options for moving to the UK, there are other visa routes which may be suited to you and your situation such as:
The Investor Visa
The Innovator Visa
If you are unsure whether you are eligible for a BNO passport or would like to explore your options with other visa routes, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
How Westkin Associates can help you
Applications for the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa are not yet open, and will be as of January 2021. Considering a new visa under the complex nature of the UK immigration system is a daunting process and makes room for many pitfalls.
At Westkin, we understand the complexity of the situation and the BNO visa route. Our lawyers have a background of dealing with complex nationality cases and can guide you through the process. Through our network of contacts in Hong Kong who can assist with document certification and other needs, we aim to make the process smoother.
We have been advising our existing Hong Kong clients from the moment that the news of the BNO visa route broke. Our lawyers are trained in bespoke legal representations and finding solutions to complexities. We can guide you through the process and answer your questions on preparing to apply for a BNO visa.


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TEST 03: MODERN INDIAN HISTORY
Syllabus : British policies in India & revolt of 1857
1. Which of the following is not correct about Zamindari System?
Landlords were given hereditary rights of succession of the lands under them.
The Zamindars could not sell or transfer the land as they wished
Choose the correct answer from the following code:
A. Only 1
B. Both 1 and 2
C. Only 2
Ans: C
Explanation: Features of Zamindari system
Landlords or Zamindars were recognised as the owners of the land. They were given hereditary rights of succession of the lands under them.
The Zamindars could sell or transfer the land as they wished.
The Zamindars' proprietorship would stay as long as he paid the fixed revenue at the said date to the government. If they failed to pay, their rights would cease to exist and the land would be auctioned off.
The amount to be paid by the landlords was fixed. It was agreed that this would not increase in future (permanent).
The fixed amount was 10/11th portion of the revenue for the government and 1/10th was for the Zamindar. This tax rate was way higher than the prevailing rates in England.
2. The Fort William College at Calcutta was founded during the reign of which of the
following?
A. Sir John Shore
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Sir George Barlow
D. Lord Hastings
Explanation: He adopted the policy of Subsidiary Alliance- a system to keep the Indian rulers under control and to make British the supreme power.
He opened College to train the Company's servants in Calcutta. So, Known as the Father of Civil Services in India. He founded the Fort William College at Calcutta.
3. Which of the following were the features of the charter act of 1833:
The Company's monopoly over trade in India ended, but the Company retained the trade with China and the trade in tea
The governor-general was given the power to superintend, control and direct all civil and military affairs of the Company
Ans:C
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: It is the feature of Charter act of 1813
The Charter Act of 1813
The Company's monopoly over trade in India ended, but the Company retained the trade with China and the trade in tea.
The Company's shareholders were given a 10.5 per cent dividend on the revenue of India.
The Company was to retain the possession of territories and the revenue for 20 years more, without prejudice to the sovereignty of the Crown. (Thus, the constitutional position of the British territories in India was defined explicitly for the first time.)
Powers of the Board of Control were further enlarged.
A sum of one lakh rupees was to be set aside for the revival, promotion and encouragement of literature, learning and science among the natives of India.
Statement 2 is correct: The Company's monopoly over trade with China and In tea also ended.
The lease of 20 years to the Company was further extended. Territories of India were to be, governed in the name of the Crown All restrictions on European immigration and the acquisition of property in India were lifted. Thus, the way was paved for the wholesale European colonisation of India.
In India, a financial, legislative and administrative centralization of the Government was envisaged: The governor-general was given the power to superintend, control and direct all civil and military affairs of the Company.
4. Consider the following statements about the Policy of Ring Fence:
It was aimed at creating buffer zones to defend the Company's frontiers.
Policy of subsidiary alliance was an extension of the Policy ring fence
Protection from Maratha and Afghans were the major reason for the Policy of Ring Fence.
Choose the answer from the following code:
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 2
D. All the above
Ans: D
Explanation: POLICY OF RING FENCE (1765-1813)
This policy was reflected in Warren Hastings' wars against the Marathas and Mysore, and aimed at creating buffer zones to defend the Company's frontiers. The main threat was from the Marathas and Afghan invaders (the Company undertook to organize Awadh's defence to safeguard Bengal's security). Wellesley's policy of subsidiary alliance was an extension of ring fence—which sought to reduce states to a position of dependence on British Government in India. Major Powers such as Hyderabad, Awadh and the Marathas accepted subsidiary alliance. Thus, British supremacy was established.
5. Match the following pair
Governor General/ Viceroy Event
Sir George Barlow i Treaty of Sagauli,
Lord Hastings ii First Burmese War
Lord Wellesley iii Treaty of Bassein
Lord Amherst iv Vellore Mutiny
A. iv i iii ii
B. iv iii i ii
C. ii i iii iv
D. ii iii i iv
Sir George Barlow – Vellore Mutiny
Lord Hastings – Treaty of Sagauli
Lord Wellesley – Treaty of Bassein
Lord Amherst- First Burmese War
6. Arrange the following in chronological order:
Anglo-Nepal War
Fourth Mysore War
First Afghan War
Second Maratha War
A. 2<4<1<3
B. 4<2<3<1
C. 3<4<2<1
D. 1<2<3<4
Fourth Mysore War (1799).
Second Maratha War (1803-05).
Anglo-Nepal War (1814-16)
First Afghan War (1838-42).
7. Consider the following statement about Treaty of Sagauli:
The treaty was concluded when Lord Minto was Governor General
The Gurkhas gave up their claim over the Tarai region and ceded the areas of Kumaon and Garhwal to the British.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Lord Hastings was the Governor-General from 1813 to 1823.
Treary of Sagauli was ratified in 1816.
Statement 2 is Correct: In March 1816, the Treaty of Sagauli was concluded. The Gurkhas gave up their claim over the Tarai region and ceded the areas of Kumaon and Garhwal to the British. The British now secured the area around Shimla and their north-western borders touched the Himalayas. The Gurkhas had to withdraw from Sikkim and they also agreed to keep a British Resident at Katmandu. It was also agreed that the kingdom of Nepal would not employ any other foreigner in its services other than the English. The British had also obtained the sites of hill stations like Simla, Mussoori, Nainital, Ranikhet and developed them as tourist and health resorts.
After this victory in the Gurkha War Hastings was honoured with English peerage and he became Marquis of Hastings.
8. Consider the statements about reforms carried by William Bentick
He introduced the double batta system in the military department
He abolished the provincial courts of appeal established by Cornwallis
He abolished the system of sati in British India
Statement 1 is incorrect: William Bentick reduced the salaries and allowances of all officers and additional staff were removed. In the military department, he abolished the system of double batta. (Batta was an allowance to troops on active service.)
Statement 2 is correct: Bentinck's administrative reforms speak of his political maturity and wisdom. In the judicial department he abolished the provincial courts of appeal established by Cornwallis.
Statement 3 is correct: The social reforms of William Bentinck made his name immortal in the history of British India. These include the abolition of Sati, the suppression of Thugs and the prevention of female infanticide
9. Consider the following about "Intellectual charter of India"
It was prepared by Sir Charles wood
It provided an outline for the comprehensive scheme of education at primary only
Dalhousie fully accepted the views of Charles Wood and took steps to carry out the new scheme
Dalhousie had also evinced in the development of education. The educational Despatch of Sir Charles Wood (1854) was considered the "Intellectual Charter of India". It provided an outline for the comprehensive scheme of education at primary, secondary and collegiate levels.
Dalhousie fully accepted the views of Charles Wood and took steps to carry out the new scheme. Departments of Public Instructions were organized. The Universities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras were founded in 1857.
10. Consider the following statement about Revolt of 1857
The Revolt was sparked off by the episode of the greased cartridges
All the sections of Indian society supported the Revolt of 1857
Hindu-Muslim divide was the major cause of failure of the Revolt
C. All the above
D. Only 2 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: The 1857 Revolt was sparked off by the episode of the greased cartridges. The new Enfield rifle had been introduced for the first time in the Indian army.
Its cartridges had a greased paper cover whose end had to be bitten off before the cartridge was loaded into the rifle. The grease was composed of fat taken from beef and pig. The religious feelings of the Hindu and Muslim sepoys were terribly wounded. The sepoys believed that the government was deliberately trying to destroy their religious and cultural identity.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The first and foremost cause was that the Revolt failed to embrace the whole of India. Different sections of society such as moneylenders, merchants and modern educated Indians were actually against the Revolt.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Hindu-Muslim unity was well displayed during the revolt of 1857 So much so that after the revolt, British Administrators took decisive steps to break this unity which culminated into partition of India in 1947.
11. Which among the following was not an economic cause of the revolt of 1857?
A. Heavy taxation
B. But down on major patronage for artisans and handicrafts
C. Increasing availability of market for Indian cotton.
D. Increased pressure on agricultural land
Explanation: increasing availability of market for Indian cotton.
Because Indian cottons were banned from the European markets.
12. Which external events influenced the revolt of 1857?
Punjab wars
Crimean wars
Santhal rebellion
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All the wars took place during the same time and hence had a lot of affect on Indian mindset.First Afghan war(1838- 42) Punjab wars(1845- 49) Crimean wars(1854- 56) Santhal rebellion (1855- 57)
13. What were the socio- religious causes during the period of 1857 that caused unrest among people?
Activities of Christian missionaries
Attempts to bring social reforms
Taxation of mosques and temple lands
Racial superiority complex of Britishers
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. All of the above
D. 3 and 4
Ans : B
14. Why were the sepoys discontent?
They had to cross seas to serve
Lesser emoluments compared to the British counterpart
They were allowed to wear sectarian marks, and hence religions were supported in the army.
A. All of the above
B. 1,2 and 3
Explanation: They weren't allowed to wear the sectarian and caste marks.
15. Find the incorrect match for the Centre of the revolt and leaders associated
A. Delhi ———— General Bakht Khan
B. Kanpur ———– Nana Saheb
C. Lucknow ———— Begut Hazarat Mahal
D. Bareilly ———– Kunwar Singh
Explanation: At Bareilly, head was Khan Bahadur.
Kunwar Singh, was head in Bihar.
16. Find the incorrect match for the centre of the revolt and associated british officer
A. Delhi ————- James Neill
B. Kanpur ————- Sir Hugh wheeler
C. Lucknow ———— Henry Lawrence, Sir Collin Campbell
D. Jhansi ————- Sir Hugh Rose
Explanation: In Delhi, the officers were John Nicholson, Willoughby and Hudson.
James Neil was officer in Benaras.
17.Which among the following is not true about the revolt?
A. The revolt was marred by communal riots.
B. There was complete cooperation between Hindus and Muslims at all levels : people, soldiers and leaders.
C. Cow slaughter was banned.
D. Rebels acknowledged Bahadur Shah Zafar, as the emperor.
Explanation: People and politics were not basically communal before 1858.
18. Why did the revolt of 1857 fail?
It was not joined by certain groups and classes.
Modern educated Indians looked at it as backward looking.
Indian soldiers were well equipped
There was a coherent ideology during the revolt.
B. 1, 2 and 3
D.1 and 2
Explanation: The soldier was a peasant in uniform, they were not well equipped and had no proper leadership.
The people had individual interests and hence no coherent ideology existed.
19. Which among the following is/are true?
This was the first revolt against British.
The leaders had a vision of unified India.
A. Only 1 is correct
B. Only 2 is correct
C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
D. None is correct
Explanation: This wasn't the first uprising against the British, it was preceded by several events. Leaders had parochial interests and no vision for India.
20. Find the incorrect option
Introduction of the enfield rifle was the immediate factor for start of the revolt
The revolt broke out in northern and central part of India.
D. None
Explanation: The soldiers thought that these rifles will destroy their religion, as the cartridge had to be aten off.
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Kermit Flail Monday-- February Style!
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!
Well, mostly Yay, we made it to February, really--it's been sort of a rocky month, amirite? But, we survived, and there are some lovely books in waiting for us--and even some books that got sort of released late in January and didn't make it to January's Kermit Flail--so these may, indeed, be some hidden treasures for you, and that's always nice. Also-- at the end of the last book, I've got an idea for another feature I'm going to talk about, so, yanno, after you see the buy link for Lollipop for possibly the two-hundredth time, stay tuned!
Okay-- so this month, we've got some great stuff! We've got some Rick R. Reed (I told him I'd put this book up twice, since it was sort of in the middle) and some Kaje Harper-- who I am so looking forward to reading! (I love Kaje--I get to fawn all over her at GRL, which is always one of my biggest joys :-) Also, I have Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen, with their new installment of their Rainbow Award Winning series, Chaos Station. Now, Jenn has been a Twitterpeep for a dog's age, and seeing that she had her own successful series out made me do happy dances for her-- I couldn't know a nicer person, so YAYAYAYAY! Michael Rupured is new to me, both in personality and in writing, but I'm always glad to see a writer give us crotchety old folks a try, and Qaida Harte is also new to me, but hey! Urban fantasy is my birthplace, and we always need fresh blood. And speaking of Urban Fantasy-- dudes! Lex Chase is one of Chicken's favorite writers, and I know Bru Baker from the DSP conferences and she's awesome. So when I saw they had co-written an urban fantasy which features an IKEA-esque version of purgatory, well... man, if I get to read one thing of choice (and right now, I've got a while before all my reading is homework) I think this might be it. I mean... IKEA!~!~!
And to top that off, Jaime Samms, my lovely, lovely friend and sister in the BlueWater Bay universe has not one but two new releases this month, pretty much right on top of each other. So, you know, buy The Cookie Crumbles because I think the next one in the series is Selfie by, you know, yours truly, and then buy Neat Trick because it's Jaime frickin' Samms!
So, there you go--not bad, huh?
I think it deserves a sincere *Kermit Flail* welcome, so here we go, folks, YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!
Mute Witnes
By Rick R. Reed
The abuse of a little boy turns a community against a loving gay couple, and nobody comes out of it unscathed.
Sean and Austin have the perfect life: new love, a riverfront home, security. Their love for one another is only multiplied when Sean's eight-year-old son, Jason, visits on the weekends.
And then their perfect world shatters.
Jason goes missing.
When the boy turns up days later, he's been so horribly abused he's lost the power to speak. Immediately small town minds turn to the boy's gay father and his lover as the likely culprits. What was a warm, welcoming community becomes a lynching party out for blood.
As Sean and Austin struggle to stay together amidst innuendo, the very real threat of Sean losing the son he loves emerges. Yet the true villain is much closer to home, intent on ensuring the boy's muteness is permanent.
1st Edition published by ManLove Romance Press, 2009.
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Tracefinder: Contact (Tracefinder #1)
by Kaje Harper
What could an undercover cop and a drug lord's pet psychic have in common?
Brian Kerr has spent years hiding behind a facade of mental slowness. His brother and sister got all three of them off the streets and into a cushy life, under the protection of a dangerous criminal. But to keep that safety, Brian has to use his Finding talent to track down the boss's enemies. Although he pretends not to know what he's really doing, each Find takes its toll, and he's trapped in a life he hates, losing touch with his true self.
Nick Rugo's job is to protect and serve the people of Minneapolis as an undercover cop. He isn't closeted, but he isn't out at work, and there's a wild, angry side to him that he's managed to keep hidden until now. When he's assigned to bring Brian's boss to justice, he intends to use anything and anyone it takes to do that.
Nick initially sees Brian as a pawn to be played in his case, but he keeps getting glimpses of a different man behind the slow, simpleminded mask. As the two men get to know each other, it becomes clear they share secrets, some of which might get them both killed.
Inversion Point (Chaos Station #4)
by Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen
Zander and Felix's relationship has been to the brink and back: the Human-Stin War, imprisonment and an actual death/resurrection. Zander's death, to be specific, and the experience has left him…changed. The mysterious race known as the Guardians chose to revive him and appointed him as their emissary. A high honor, but he could do without the group of would-be cultists following him around the galaxy.
When a recently discovered species destroys a stin probe, Zander's new role soon commands all of his time and focus. The human ambassador—Felix's ex-lover, much to Zander's annoyance—pulls them into strategy talks aimed at preserving galactic peace. Soon everyone is relying on Zander's Guardian tech to telepathically communicate with the strange aliens.
Only Felix seems concerned with the strain piling up on Zander, but he has his own resolve tested when the very stin that imprisoned him show up to a summit. Zander and Felix will both have to find a way to face their doubts and preserve their love—while preventing another galaxy-wide war.
Book four of Chaos Station
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Whippersnapper
by Michael Rupured
Tellumo Magnamater is a fresh-out-of-college, first-year English teacher at Salt Lick County High School in Kentucky. He rides the bus to and from work, and every day he walks to the gym behind his small efficiency apartment to exercise. Perhaps because of being raised by two lesbians, Tellumo is attracted to older men. He sets his sights on fifty-something available bachelor Oliver Crumbly. But Tellumo isn't the only resident interested in Oliver.
Peggy Tucker, a widow approaching her sixtieth birthday, is determined to marry again, and she thinks Oliver is her perfect match. Despite Tellumo and Peggy striking up a friendship at the gym, neither realizes they are interested in the same man. But the joke might be on both of them. Oliver, a retired history teacher, is both gay and the original crotchety old man who hates everything and everybody—especially young people.
by Lex Chase and Bru Baker
Everyone wishes they were dead when wandering the purgatory of a home furnishings store, but these guys actually are.
Benji Goss is the quintessential good guy. When his boyfriend dumps him and moves out, Benji obligingly keeps the cat—even though he's allergic—because his ex's new place doesn't accept pets. He's always joked the cat would be the death of him, but not in a way he expects when a feline mishap crushes him under a DEL TORO bookcase.
Snarky loner Patrick Bryant is in such a rut he barely remembers the life he used to lead. The last thing he recalls is being decapitated by a DEL TORO bookcase in a freak accident. As a spiritual CASA resident, he haunts the aisles of affordable Italian furniture, assisting fellow spirits in moving on to their final destinations.
When Benji appears in the CASA café, Patrick considers the naïve spirit just the man to cure his boredom. Benji's relentless optimism chips away at Patrick's sarcasm, making him question if there's something beyond what he can see. But the heart is like CASA furniture—there's always some assembly required.
Dragon's Treasure
by Qaida Harte
College student Ahndrai has the ill fortune of falling into the grasp of an attractive, sadistic vampire. He encounters Eita, a vampire who lusts for Ahndrai's sweet blood and tears apart his world. Eita proves that every myth and legend ever written is only too real, and they are far darker than portrayed in any story.
Ahndrai must face a host of monsters that Eita allows to attack and kill him. Each time Ahndrai dies, Eita revives him so he can continue to feed off him. Ahndrai believes that every creature is as cruel and unforgiving as Eita. Then Nakiirn, a dragon prince, rescues Ahndrai. But even after Ahndrai overcomes his fears and falls in love with Nakiirn, they must both contend with Eita's cruelty again before the vampire succeeds in claiming Ahndrai once more.
Neat Trick
by Jaime Samms
Being 100 percent sure you know what you want is a sure-fire way to get exactly what you need. You just might not recognize it when you do.
Jacob has rebuilt his life inside Rainbow Alley after a vicious beating sent him to the hospital when he was a teenager. He's strong again, and he knows what he wants from life. He just has to accept that he isn't going to get it from Cliff Thatcher.
Aaron has discovered that life never offers handouts. He's spent years paying other people's debts and now he is indentured to Douglas, a man who won't hesitate to use every ugly trick in the book to retain control over Aaron, his skateboard and his life.
When Jacob and Aaron meet, there is not an ounce of doubt in Jacob that he's found what he wants. The young man might be a little rough around the edges, but he's a safe bet, and Jacob knows he can control the thrust of their relationship. That is, until Aaron proves he can handle Jacob's submissive side and pushes to take the dynamic out of the bed and into the rest of their lives.
Jacob's hard limit, though, is the bedroom door. Only when Douglas makes it clear he isn't letting Aaron go without a fight, or a pay-off that he seems intent on taking in the form of Jacob himself, does Jacob begin to understand just how shaky his world really is.
If Jacob doesn't believe Aaron can protect him, he'll lose everything. Including what might just be his only chance at true freedom from his fear.
Reader Advisory: This books contains scenes of violence and references to past abuse and child pornography. It also contains one instance of sexual violence.
How the Cookie Crumbles
Blurb: After losing a rigged cooking show competition—and a potential lover—to another baker, Frederic Jackson packs up his considerable baggage and moves to Bluewater Bay. He uses the network's hush money to buy a new bakery where he hopes the small town's revitalized economy will let him start anew.
Blaire Caruthers never wanted to work for his father at Caruthers Industries. He should have known that fixing the company's show results was a mistake, and that choosing another man over kind, generous Frederic was an even bigger one. But the damage is done. To escape the fallout, he's gone to Bluewater Bay to oversee the company's interest in Wolf's Landing merchandise.
Stuck in a small, nowhere town doing a job he hates, Blaire wants nothing more than to prove to Frederic he's changed. However, Frederic struggles to trust the man who betrayed him once already. As Blaire loses ground with his father, and Frederic starts falling back into self-destructive habits, they both have to find the balance and control that's been missing from their lives
Ezra Kellerman flew across country to see if he had another chance with the man he let slip through his fingers. He didn't. Rico has moved on, but he doesn't just leave his ex high and dry. Instead, Rico entrusts his family and friends with Ezra's care. Ezra, confused, hurt, and lost, clings to Rico's cousin and his boyfriend as the lifelines they are—but their friend Miguel is another story.
Miguel Rodriguez had great plans and ambition—but a hearty dose of real life crushed those flat. When Miguel finds himself partially in charge of the befuddled, dreamy, healing Ezra, he's pretty resentful at first. But Ezra's placid nature and sincere wonder at the simple life Miguel has taken for granted begin to soften Miguel's hardened shell. Miguel starts to notice that Ezra isn't just amazingly sweet—he's achingly beautiful as well. Suddenly Miguel is fending off every single man on the planet to give Ezra room to get over Rico—while fighting a burning suspicion that the best thing to help Ezra get over his broken heart is Miguel.
Okay-- and now the other stuff.
First off-- I am surprised and excited to find that I can go to the DSP meet up in Orlando, so yayayay! I'll be there, sort of on the downlow (Th. night to Mon. morning) but really excited to meet all my DSP family. So, yanno-- HUZZAH!
Second off-- I'm thinking of starting a new feature-- the Backlist Ba-dump-bump. Now other blogs frequently do a backlist bump, but what makes this different is that what I want from the authors is a glimpse into their inspiration. It can't be a picture--acceptable use laws leave me crosseyed and I am taking no chances. But a youtube clip or a book you've loved and an explanation of how the one inspired the other--that's all I'm looking for. Oh yeah! AND a buy link, because it's all about the bump, the bump, the bump! So, the Ba-dump-bump is going to be out on the fifteenth, and to that end, I need all of your suggested material in on the 13th of the month. Things like Kermit Flail and Backlist Ba-dump-bump depend on you authors and you readers to make them run, so hey guys, let's kick it into gear! Oh! And that reminds me! READERS-- if you'd like to give a Ba-dump-bump shout out to a favorite book, and you have a favorite song that you think goes with the book (And Nat and Bel, I'm looking at you, you purveyors of music for Chase in Shadow) by all means participate.
The Backlist Ba-dump-bump-- I say we make it a THING.
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Asialink Arts and the Pickle Factory Dance Foundation are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2019 Australia - India Dance Exchange.
"Curate - Catalyse - Cultivate: The Pickle Factory is a hub for the practice, presentation and discourse of dance and movement-based performance in Kolkata, working in spaces re- purposed for the arts. We respond to the absence of spaces for discourse and development for dance in India, spaces where practitioners can explore their practice, share and exchange ideas and values, interact with current and potential audiences, embracing and cutting across the many frictions of form, style, aesthetics & politics that now divide rather than strengthen us."
- Vikram Iyengar, Kolkata-based Co-Director of Pickle Factory Dance Foundation
Artists Niharika Senapati and Pippa Samaya will work in collaboration with the Pickle Factory Dance Foundation in Kolkata later this year to create a series of dance works with the local community that will serve as dedications to the complexity of Identity. Having worked together over a number of years, Niharika and Pippa are interested in connecting to broader networks, to fully understand the local residency environment, especially in relation to feminist discourse, climate crisis and colonisation. They write,
'In the face of these tensions, we are interested in how we can create spaces for collaborative and non-linear ways of working. We seek to integrate rest practices and imagination into the residency and value the wellbeing of a person as a direct political choice to begin deconstructing irrelevant socio-political structures.'
The 2019 Australia - India Dance Exchange is the newest edition to Asialink Arts' growing reciprocal residency program. Developed in close consultation with Vikram Iyengar, Director of the Pickle Factory Dance Foundation in Kolkata, it is a unique experience for a Victorian based artistic duo to grow their collaborative practice in an international context. The opportunity is made possible through the generous support of Creative Victoria.
Niharika Senapati
Niharika Senapati is first generation Australian with Indian parents, based in Melbourne. Her practice is suspended between multiple roles as a contemporary dancer, performer, Countertechnique teacher, maker, rehearsal director and also extends to acting and sound design. She is a specialist in Countertechnique and teaches internationally. From 2012-2018, she performed with Chunky Move under the artistic direction of Anouk van Dijk. Most recently she performed in Trustees by Belarus Free Theatre at Malthouse Theatre (Melbourne Festival, 2018), F Project by Prue Lang and precipice by Rachel Arianne Ogle (Perth, 2019).
Pippa Samaya
Pippa Samaya is a Melbourne-based photographer/film-maker with two overlapping specialisations: dance/movement and documentary. Awards include winner of International 60 Second Dance Film Competition, Australian Dance Award for Film Excellence, SALON exhibit at CCP, Best Music Video at NIMA awards, finalist in the National Photography Prize, Ballarat International Foto Biennale and IRIS portraiture prize. Pippa has worked extensively with the dance industry in Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Pippa's humanitarian documentary work evolved from several years traveling with NGO One Voice to remote villages in India and Nicaragua, and a Syrian Refugee camp in Greece, documenting human experience and connection through co-creation.
For more information please contact Sarah Jones on sarah.jones1@unimelb.edu.au or +61 3 9035 6349.
This project is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.
Header image: Pippa Samayas photograph of Niharika Senapati during the making of film Chenrezi. Image courtesy of the artists, 2019.


Do I leave this abusive relationship for something better?
I've been in a physical and emotional abusive relationship with my partner I live with for the last 4 years. He gets very aggressive, has grapped me by the throat, pushed me, and prevented me from leaving the house on several occasions. He's currently working overseas for 8 months. I recently became involved with one of our friends we've known for 3 years, and who's wife passed away a year ago. We have a wonderful relationship, and he's a kind, compassionate man, totally opposite to my partner. I feel safe and happy with him. He wants me to leave this man and come and stay with him and his two sons in another town. I've decided to do it, and realize its a good opportunity know that my abusive partner is away from home, but I feel guilty to walk out on him, and feel great responsability for his house and goods I'm looking after. My present relationship is dead with no love and care, yet I seem to be scared to go for something better. What should I do?
I have never yet discovered any good reason for remaining in an abusive relationship. And there is never ANY reason to feel guilty about leaving an abuser. Let his own family look after his house and goods, that's not your problem. Also, call a support group like POWA, which specifically helps and advises victims of abuse, for concrete advice about leaving, legal aspects, and so on.
I have just recently walked out on my relationship of 3 years, also an abusive relationship and it is the most wonderful feeling to be free. Yes there are times you feel guilty and you feel that the partner was right in what he said, but it is more often that the person who gave everything feels guilty about what the other person does. At the end of the day you dont need the abuse and you dont need to feel unworthy of love because you are a woman of worth and you need to pick up the pieces and move on. Get to know yourself again, love yourself you deserve it. The most important thing to know is that you need to stop feeling sorry for him, these people do these things to themselves and you need to put yourself first. Be grateful you dont have children with him, get out while you can!
Good Luck you know what you need to do!
If he has pets, you should look after them until he returns, otherwise - turn off the lights on the way out. Relationships like this never improve - and you (unlike many others) had the brains and mosey to realise that you deserve more than this.
I agree. Get out while you can don't denie yourself the happiness you deserve and need, and you have someone offering you so much more. Go for it definately.
Doesn't he have any family members that can look after the house instead?
Even if not it's not your responsibility. He doesn't have the decency to treat you with respect or as a woman but he expects you to look after his home. You don't owe him anything go with your heart and have the happiness you always wanted don't let this jerk keep you back he surely doesn't deserve you.
I say go for it your life will be so much better.
I would'nt stay in a abusive relationship.It can get worse.If he makes you happy go for it.


Iceland would be good if the sun comes up.
Rockhead jsut parked his new vehicle up at the Legion Hovel and he's muttering something about "free beer OR ELSE!"
Here's a link to the webcams operated by the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Besides those in the table on the left there is a list of "other webcams" in the middle of the main frame.
Some bureaucrat probably thought the cost of film was excessive.
For those who can never get enough of looking at everyone else's corner of the world, a clever tip from my son via Facebook: drop inurl:/view/index.shtml into a Google search bar and have hours of viewing cams (or dead links) around the world.
I've been sad ever since the BLM in Fairbanks stopped pointing a camera at the river across a parking lot behind their office. It was interesting to see how deep the snow, if any critters came through, what the river was doing, etc. I'd love to find one for another spot like that.
LOL!!! Boy, is that ever lousy Spanish...but the meaning is still quite clear.
I think what you should have said, though, was something more like, "Hola, senorita. Yo necesito una puta muy pronto. Cuanto cuesta una noche contigo? Yo tengo cojones como un gran caballo."
Hola, senorita. Como mucho por la noche?
I once used that to say hello to a young lady, just like my youngest brother (the linguist, and a cunning one at that) taught me to do.
She slapped me, and then her hermanos stomped me. I don't think it mean "Hello, miss. How are you?" like he told me it does. I'm pretty sure that I can't trust my own brothers all of the time.
I also don't think "puta" means "happy", like he said it does.
How DARE you leave the USA and get dental treatment in Mexico!!! Shocking! Are you some kind of traitor or subversive??? Don't you believe in supporting the American medical system...the (Ha!) "best in the world" (rolling my eyes...). By God, if Sawzaw finds out that you are going to Mexico to get dental treatment, he will probably report you to Homeland Security, you damned socialist swine!
Heh! Heh! Heh! Just joking. Say "Hola" to the senoritas for me, okay?


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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Malaysia's Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) reminded the Najib administration today to make good its promise to repeal the Sedition Act 1948, saying it was "deeply disturbed" by the recent arrest and prosecution of lawmakers, students and today, an academic under the colonial-era law.
It urged the federal government to move with the times and replace the law criticised as draconian for quelling dissent with its proposed "National Harmony Act", which Suhakam said would also safeguard the constitution rights of Malaysians to free speech.
"Such actions by the authorities are unwarranted and will continue to curtail the citizens' right to freely debate issues or to express opinions that are vital in a vibrant democracy," Suhakam said in a late-night statement following this morning's prosecution of University of Malaya law lecturer Azmi Sharom.
The associate professor was booked for saying that the events during the 2009 Perak constitutional crisis were "legally wrong".
The academic, who pleaded not guilty, was previously probed by the police for his quotes in a Malay Mail Online article published on August 14, titled, "Take Perak crisis route for speedy end to Selangor impasse, Pakatan told".
Azmi's indiction sparked a flurry of criticism against the government from university students, Pakatan Rakyat politicians and civil society leaders who all decried the open heavy-handed action on a man voicing views at odds with the ruling regime.
"Power and discretion are conferred by legislation on the premise or presumption that they are to be exercised properly based on intelligence and common sense. It appears that neither of these criteria was present.
"It gives rise to the impression that the police are arbitrarily exercising their powers merely because they believe they can do so with impunity," Malaysian Bar president Christopher Leong said in a strongly-worded statement.
He was unsparing in his condemnation of the law thrown at Azmi, calling it "an abuse of power and process".
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in a statement that he believed in academic freedom and maintained Azmi had the right to express his views.
Azmi's charge follows a string of cases last week where opposition lawmakers were prosecuted for sedition.
They include PAS' Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad, PKR's Padang Serai MP N. Surendran and DAP's Seri Delima assemblyman RSN Rayer.
DAP's Seputeh MP Teresa Kok and PKR's Batu MP Chua Tian Chang are also undergoing trial for sedition.
Former Perak mentri besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin, who is also Changkat Jering assemblyman, was charged last week with defaming Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
PKR's Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli, on the other hand, was recently charged with provoking Umno members.


The following is a bunch of screenshots taken on my iPhone to show the sequence of events of "connecting" a Mac to a Server 2012 Essentials server.
Apologies for crap photo quality.
This is from the "Connect" landing page and the system knows this is a Mac so you click to download the software.
DMG file, run it to install.
This is the "Launchpad" that auto-opened after the install.
How do you integrate the Timemachine backup, I'm trying since hours and will kick it soon…. Thanks for an idea.
Michael: Sorry, I haven't checked that process out so I can't answer you. I borrowed the Mac to do this testing and don't have access to another one to try out Timemachine. Apologies.


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The story of Kullervo / J.R.R. Tolkien ; edited by Verlyn Flieger.
Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel) 1892-1973(author.).
Flieger, Verlyn, 1933-(editor.).
Description: xiii, 168 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016.
ISBN: 9780544706262 (hardback)
ISBN: 0544706269 (hardback)
Tolkien's Story is based on the Kullervo cycle in the Karelian and Finnish epic poem Kalevala. It ... first appeared in 2010 in Tolkien Studies (Volume VII / edited by Douglas A. Anderson, Michael D.C. Drout, Verlyn Flieger; Morgantown, W. Va. : West Virginia University Press) and was republished in August 2015 by HarperCollins (London). Read More
"The first publication of a previously unknown work of fantasy by J.R.R. Tolkien. Kullervo, son of ... Kalervo, is perhaps the darkest and most tragic of all J.R.R. Tolkien's characters. "Hapless Kullervo," as Tolkien called him, is a luckless orphan boy with supernatural powers and a tragic destiny. Brought up in the homestead of the dark magician Untamo, who killed his father, kidnapped his mother, and tried three times to kill him when he was still a boy, Kullervo is alone save for the love of his twin sister, Wanona, and the magical powers of the black dog Musti, who guards him. When Kullervo is sold into slavery he swears revenge on the magician, but he will learn that even at the point of vengeance there is no escape from the cruelest of fates. Tolkien himself said that The Story of Kullervo was "the germ of my attempt to write legends of my own," and was "a major matter in the legends of the First Age." Tolkien's Kullervo is the clear ancestor of Turin Turambar, tragic incestuous hero of The Silmarillion. Published here for the first time with the author's drafts, notes, and lecture essays on its source work, the Kalevala, The Story of Kullervo is a foundation stone in the structure of Tolkien's invented world. "-- Read More
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
Slavery -- Fiction
Magicians -- Fiction
Young men -- Fiction
Alternate Title: Kullervo
Citation: Tolkien, J R R. "The story of Kullervo." Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016.