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Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight is the second studio album by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on September 2, 2016, through Grand Hustle Records and distributed by Epic Records. It exclusively premiered through Travis Scott and Chase B's radio show Wav Radio on Beats 1 and Apple Music. The album features guest appearances from André 3000, Blac Youngsta, Kid Cudi, Nav, 21 Savage, Kendrick Lamar, Bryson Tiller, Young Thug, Quavo, K. Forest, and the Weeknd. Production was handled by a number of record producers, including Nav, Vinylz, Mike Dean, Cardo, Frank Dukes, and Allen Ritter, among others.

Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight was supported by three singles: "Wonderful", "Pick Up the Phone", and "Goosebumps". The album received generally favorable reviews from critics, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200, earning 88,000 album units in the first week.

Background
On January 4, 2016, Scott announced on his Snapchat account that he would be revealing the title for his new album at the time. While going on the road, Scott had been tweeting on what the title is to the album on Twitter. He first removed all of his tweets, and announced the title to the album on the Anti World Tour. In an interview with Billboard, Scott explained the meaning of his album title: "My next album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight is basically about all my friends and growing up here [in Missouri City]. I'm not saying that it's a trap, we not in the fucking projects, but it's like a social trap. It's a social connection trap from what you want to do and how you want to express yourself. I feel like everyone just gets constricted by their parents or just life."

On March 30, 2016, Scott and Young Thug announced that they will be releasing their song in "the next few days". In April 2016, while Scott was performing in Houston, Texas, he previewed a snippet of the track. At the Paris Nightclub in Chicago, Illinois, Scott played the full version of the song, called "Pick Up the Phone". The duet track between Scott and Young Thug, featuring Quavo. On May 18, 2016, Scott performed a surprise show in Atlanta and confirmed the imminent release for the album, stating "I'm dropping my new album in a couple of fucking days". He went on to reveal that the album will feature "some of my favorite fucking artists".

On June 2, 2016, Scott took that song down, after posting it on his official SoundCloud page, stating that "This song was supposed to go to iTunes, but labels are making this more complicated than it actually need to be this was gonna be my single, but now I'm giving a way for the kids. P.S. They might take this down cause they don't want kids to eat".

On July 26, 2016, in a show in the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island, Scott announced the release date for Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, however, the album missed its release dates due to "technical difficulties" twice. After a free event named the Wav Party in Los Angeles, his music video for "90210" was showcased, while his music video for "Pick Up the Phone" has been released on Travis Scott's Vevo account on YouTube. Scott also revealed that Kid Cudi and Kendrick Lamar would appear on his album, with the production that would be provided by Cashmere Cat. On August 25, 2016, Mike Dean announced that the album was delayed again, due to the incompletion with the album's mixing. On August 31, 2016, Scott announced that he finally finished his album on his Instagram.

Recording and production
On July 18, 2016, in an interview with DJ Whoo Kid, Scott revealed that his biggest musical influence is Kid Cudi. It was announced that Cudi would be appearing on the album. This was revealed a month after Cudi announced that Scott would appear on his respective solo album, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'.

Release and promotion
On August 12, 2016, Scott premiered a song, "The Hooch" on the debut episode of his new Apple Music radio show Wav Radio with Chase B. The song was produced by Vinylz, Allen Ritter, Boi-1da and Mike Dean. Scott announced that the album would be released on August 26. On August 19, Scott premiered the new song, "Black Mass" on Wav Radio with Chase B. The song was produced by Murda Beatz and Cubeatz.

On September 2, 2016, Scott premiered the album with Chase B on Wav Radio. Scott then released the new song, "RaRa". The song features a guest appearance from American rapper Lil Uzi Vert, with the production was handled by TM88 and Cubeatz.

Singles
"Wonderful" featuring Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, was serviced to rhythmic radio on February 16, 2016, as the album's lead single. The song was produced by T-Minus and Boi-1da, with co-production by Mike Dean, while the additional production by Scott himself. Its initial premiere occurred through Scott's SoundCloud account on December 31, 2015. The song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart and was certified platinum by Music Canada.

"Pick Up the Phone" with Young Thug, was released as the album's second single for retail sale and streaming on June 3, 2016. It features a guest appearance from American rapper Quavo and additional vocals from American singer Starrah, while the production was provided by Vinylz and Frank Dukes, with co-production by Allen Ritter and Dean. The music video for the single premiered on August 12, 2016. "Pick Up the Phone" peaked at number 43 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It is also included on Young Thug's mixtape Jeffery.

"Goosebumps" featuring Kendrick Lamar, was released as the album's third single on December 13, 2016. It was produced by Cardo, Yung Exclusive, Cubeatz and Mike Dean. The music video premiered on April 3, 2017, exclusively on Apple Music. The song peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Critical reception

Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight was met with generally favorable reviews. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 64, based on eight reviews.

Matthew Cooper of Clash said, "While Scott might spend the 14 tracks telling us how incoherent he is, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight is anything but". Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX said, "There isn't a ton of lyrical progression for La Flame on this album. ... But he uses a soothing digitized finish and weaves through the most polished contemporary drums in Hip Hop, it's truly hard to hate. That puzzling beauty is the best part about Scott's music". Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork said, "Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight escapes as Travis Scott's best work yet: a combination of elevated significance, self-awareness, and the old trick of spinning something so plain into something so luxurious". Preezy of XXL said, "Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight is a roller coaster ride of an experience, with an endless amount of highlights, whether it be an indelible hook here or timely guest verse there".

Andy Kellman of AllMusic said, "Swarming basslines and sluggish beats likewise form the rhythmic foundation, with gauzy and tickling keyboards adding sweetness to Scott's hedonistic hooks. Only on "Guidance", through scuttling drums granted by DF, is there a significant shake-up". Calum Slingerland of Exclaim! said, "Scott's hedonistic lyrics about sex and drugs remain awfully vapid for what's been billed as a trap masterpiece (the utterly banal "SDP Interlude" takes the cake). ... Scott's strength, of course, continues to lie in his ear for beats, with part of his appeal being his ability to make songs with less than rewarding subject matter still sound cool". Grant Rindner of PopMatters said, "The results here are highly mixed, and he might simply be the kind of artist who should take more time on his releases, even if that extra time isn't completely his choice". Mike Giegerich of Tiny Mix Tapes said, "Birdss stripped-down approach bares an utter lack of finesse behind a microphone".

Rankings
Complex placed Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight at number five on their "50 Best Albums of 2016" year-end list, while Variance placed it at number 38. XXL ranked it among the best 50 hip hop projects of 2016.

Commercial performance
Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, earning 88,000 album-equivalent units, of which 53,000 were pure album sales. It became Scott's first number one album. On May 22, 2017, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over a million units in the United States.

Track listing

Notes
 signifies a co-producer
 signifies an additional producer
 All tracks are stylized in lowercase. For example, "Goosebumps" is stylized as "goosebumps".
 Featured artists are uncredited on digital marketplaces.
 "Pick Up the Phone" features uncredited vocals by Starrah

Sample credits
 "Through the Late Night" contains a portion of "Day 'n' Nite", written by Scott Mescudi and Oladipo Omishore, and performed by Kid Cudi.
 "Sweet Sweet" contains a sample of "La Cale" performed by Bertrand Eluerd.
 "SDP Interlude" contains a sample of "You and I", written by Caroline Polachek and Ernest Greene, and performed by Washed Out.
 "First Take" contains a sample of "Queen", written by Sy Brockington, Melvin Hough II and Rivelino Wouter, and performed by Sy Ari Da Kid.
 "Wonderful" contains a sample of "In the Meantime" performed by Tinashe and "We'll Be Fine" performed by Drake.

Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

Music

 21 Savage – featured artist (track 8)
 André 3000 – featured artist (track 1)
 Blac Youngsta – featured artist (track 3)
 Cassie – additional vocals (tracks 6, 12)
 Mike Dean – keyboards (tracks 7, 11, 12, 14), drum programming (track 14), vocoder (tracks 7, 14), guitars (track 2), piano (track 8)
 K. Forest – featured artist (track 13)
 Kid Cudi – featured artist (track 4), additional vocals (track 2)
 Kendrick Lamar – featured artist (track 9)
 Nav – featured artist (track 5)
 Quavo – featured artist (track 11)
 Swizz Beatz – additional vocals (track 2)
 Bryson Tiller – featured artist (track 10)
 Travis Scott – lead artist
 Starrah – additional vocals (track 11)
 The Weeknd – featured artist (track 14)
 Young Thug – lead artist (track 11)

Production

 André 3000 – additional vocal editing (track 1)
 James Blake – additional vocal editing (track 1)
 Boi-1da – production (track 14)
 Tristan Bott – recording assistance (tracks 5, 6, 9)
 Honorable C.N.O.T.E. – production (track 2)
 Cardo – production (tracks 3, 9)
 Cashmere Cat – production (track 2)
 Rogét Chahayed – additional production (track 2)
 Todd Cooper – additional engineering and arrangement (track 2)
 Philip "Dockz" Cromwell – recording assistance (tracks 8, 10)
 Cubeatz – co-production (tracks 3, 4, 7)
 Daxz – production (track 1)
 Mike Dean – production (tracks 12, 14), co-production (tracks 7, 11), additional production (tracks 2, 8, 9), mixing (tracks 1–12, 14), mastering
 dF – production (track 13)
 Frank Dukes – production (tracks 11, 12)
 Jason Goldberg – recording assistance (track 9)
 Blake Harden – recording (tracks 5, 6, 9, 12, 14), mixing (tracks 6, 13)
 Hit-Boy – production (track 2)
 Illa Jones – production (track 10)
 Kez Khou – mix assistance (tracks 3, 7–9, 14)
 Sean Klein – recording assistance (tracks 1, 13)
 Jason Lader – additional vocal editing (track 1)
 Jordan Lewis – recording (tracks 1–3, 9)
 Mel and Mus – co-production (track 10)
 Raphael Mesquita – recording assistance (track 5)
 Zeke Mishanec – recording (tracks 3, 4, 11, 13)
 Murda Beatz – production (tracks 7, 8)
 Nav – production (track 5), recording (track 5), mixing (track 5)
 Nisi – co-production (track 8)
 Ebony "WondaGurl" Oshunrinde – co-production (track 1)
 Oz – co-production (tracks 1, 8)
 Firas Quick – recording (tracks 8, 10)
 Dexter Randall – recording assistance (tracks 6, 12, 14)
 Ricci Riera – production (track 6)
 Brendan Silas Parry – recording assistance (tracks 3, 4)
 Allen Ritter – additional production (tracks 11, 12)
 Sy Ari Da Kid – production (track 10)
 T-Minus – production (track 14)
 TEAUXNY – production (track 10)
 TM88 – production (track 3)
 Travis Scott – co-production (track 14)
 Vinylz – production (tracks 1, 11, 12)

Managerial and design

 Corey Damon Black – art direction, design
 Anita Marisa Boriboon – creative direction (Epic Records)
 Mike Dean – executive production
 Jason Geter – executive production
 Nick Knight – creative direction, photography
 T.I. – executive production
 Travis Scott – executive production

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Decade-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

2016 albums
Epic Records albums
Grand Hustle Records albums
ITunes-exclusive releases
Albums produced by Boi-1da
Albums produced by Cardo
Albums produced by Cashmere Cat
Albums produced by Frank Dukes
Albums produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E.
Albums produced by Hit-Boy
Albums produced by Mike Dean (record producer)
Albums produced by Murda Beatz
Albums produced by Nav (rapper)
Albums produced by T-Minus (record producer)
Albums produced by Travis Scott
Albums produced by Vinylz
Albums produced by WondaGurl
Albums produced by Cubeatz
Travis Scott albums
Albums produced by TM88
Albums produced by Allen Ritter
Albums produced by Rogét Chahayed
Trap music albums


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Cinequest Festival Archive
Focus on Discovery
Cinequest prides itself on the discovery of new and emerging film artists.
Focus on Innovation
Cinequest's uniqueness and impact results from being ahead of the curve, whether it comes to discovering or producing original voices, showcasing new technology, or reinventing the very definition of film distribution and marketing. It's a celebration of premium quality Maverick cinema, television and innovation. "Technology always drives the film business. In Cinequest, we have a good window on the future. I think they're leading the world in this regard." — Peter Belsito, Executive Vice President, Film Finders.
Focus on the Mavericks
A Maverick stands apart from the crowd, willing to create and innovate from a place of personal yet global vision. Daring to act as a catalyst of dynamic change in a cookie cutter world; the boundaries become endless when inspired by ingenious thinking. The Maverick spirit thrives within the world of art and innovation. Cinequest empowers Maverick film artists, movie lovers, innovators, and students, while holding a unique global position.

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Q: MYSQLI_NUM_ROWS doesn't return anything I have a table called "users" with 1 row.
I have been trying to get the number of rows that exist when the username and password have been entered. This wasn't returning anything, so I have created this code in the most simple form, but still it is not returning anything.
If I run the query on phpmyadmin, it returns the row.
Why could this not be working?
include("../includes/db.php");
$result = $link->query("SELECT * FROM users");
die(mysqli_num_rows($result));

The connection to the database is fine, all the other code works fine on my CMS.
edit:
This is my now working code:
include("../includes/db.php");
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A: include("../includes/db.php");
$result = $link->query("SELECT * FROM users");
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My bad for the previous answer. It's been a while since I've used PHP

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Goose Music - Canadian Geese by Jim Killen.
This painting has a great mood to it. A small flock of Canadian Geese make a low pass over a picked corn field. The winter snow is starting to gather in the picked corn field and on the farm and its buildings in the distance. The geese will land and refuel then leave after a larger group joins them on there long journey south.
Goose Music - Canadian Geese by Jim Killen is available for sale as a Signed and Numbered Limited Edition canvas art print with a 16 x 24 Image Size and is for sale for $sold out unframed. There is a total of only 450 signed and numbered canvas art prints for sale. There is a small amount of paper artist proof prints available for $125 unframed. They are in mint condition and have never been framed. Jim Killen Waterfowl and Geese in art prints on sale framed any way you want or unframed. Order your print today. All prints are professionally boxed and insured and guaranteed to arrive in mint condition. The artist will add a Remarque to any print for an additional $300. A Remarque is an original painting hand painted to the border of the print.


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Q: Capturing connection coming from outside in SQL server using profiler I need to do testing on capturing connection coming from outside using Profiler. Can you please advise how I can do it.
I would really appreciate your help !
Thanks

A: You can use:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff650699.aspx
as the basics for SQL server profiler operation. To find queries in your situation - where the queries are originating from a different server - you can:

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*go into the profiler "Trace Properties" section

*"Events Selection" tab

*Column Filters

*Login Name

*Like [Enter the login that is being used to connect from the other server to this server] - this could be a domain account or a SQL server authentication account

Hopefully you're using separate accounts over your "normal" traffic and "outside" traffic, otherwise it could be difficult to filter out the noise.
I'm not sure about this one, but you might be also able to filter your profiler on "Host Name" (I haven't tried it personally however) - from the "Events Selection" tab, make sure the "Show all columns" checkbox is checked, go into the column filters and type in the machine name performing the queries under "Host Name"


5G CROSSHAUL project has created a series of presentations and webinars in telecom community TelecomsRadar, relating 5G Coral, 5G Transformer and 5GEx projects.
The first episode, about the 5G CORAL project, consist of a webinar presented by Dr. Alain Mourad. Further info can be found on its website: www.5g-coral.eu. This introductory episode, related to the 5G CORAL project, will offer the first view on 5GCrosshaul and builds the foundation for the next six episodes, which include presentations and webinars. This first one is a webinar by Dr. Alain Mourad, Director Engineering R&D at InterDigital. He is currently leading the research and development of Next Generation Radio Access Networks at InterDigital International Labs (Europe and Asia). The webinar took place on September 28, at 14:00 PM (Local time) / 12:00 PM GMT.
There is another episode, consisting of a 5G TRANSFORMER-related presentation is called "Entry point of verticals to 5G systems: the 5G-TRANSFORMER vertical slicer", by Dr. Thomas Deiß. The presentation describes an entry point to a 5G system, where verticals can define and instantiate their vertical services.


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The Problem with Trams
Undoubtedly adding light rail to an urban area's transport portfolio is a step forward. Always. When, in modern times, has the imposition of trams to the roads of any British city centre resulted in a tangibly negative effect? There are what feel like long-term frustrations as the infrastructure for a new light rail network is put in place and, more recently in the case of Edinburgh, negative stories in the national press concerning poor financial planning, scheme scale backs and the resignation of board members.
So it was on 26 March that I finally found time to visit this new light rail system in Edinburgh, just over two years since the system opened. I only had the afternoon in which to spend in Scotland's capital city, from 1530 to 1830, and during this time every tram I saw was incredibly busy.
I made a couple of trips aboard Lothian's new(ish) hybrid vehicles between Princes Street and Gyle Centre and then headed in the same direction aboard the Edinburgh Tram. The frequency was headlined as a tram every 3–7 minutes, which is very frequent (are any other British tramways offering a 3-minute frequency?) but specific timings weren't shown.
Once on board one of these heaving machines, it suddenly dawned on me that if these seventeen CAF Urbos 3 trams had as many seats in them as the Siemens-Duewag trams plying their trade along the metals of the Supertram network in Greater Sheffield, they'd look far less busy. The layout of more modern trams that, from my own observations, started with Nottingham's, is such that they're crowd carriers first and foremost, and offer comfort to those fortunate enough to find a seat, second.
Edinburgh's trams seat 78 while Sheffield's seat just ten more. But while Edinburgh's have been designed with all areas as low as possible, to enable standees the full length of each tram, Sheffield's haven't. Theirs have a high section in the centre coach, considerably more conducive to sitting and admiring those steep gradients around the Manor suburb.
I fear that those, like me, who like to sit in comfort when travelling on a tram are being ignored by the case to cram as many souls on as possible. Edinburgh's trams were very popular and for all of their route they mirror local Lothian Buses services, as well as that operator's premium Airlink routes. It could be seen as justifiable that new tram design seeks to minimise seating as a whole, in favour of standees. After all, this has been the case for many years in the rail industry, with London Overground's Class 378's being open-plan throughout their 5-car entirety. Thameslink's new Class 700s are similarly designed to look almost as open-plan as the '378s', save being punctured in the middle of these 12-car formations by an accessible loo.
This is a far cry from the bus industry, where faux-leather seating, mood lighting, fake laminate flooring, free wifi and at-seat charging points are standard on most operator's new buses. Most seats tend to be high-backed, affording the weary traveller the option of a little snooze. Yet Thameslink's '700s' have only seating that enables you to rest your head.
Edinburgh Trams contacted LEYTR to say that their passengers typically travel on their trams for less than 20 minutes and so would benefit little from this tech. That's fair enough – not everyone dutifully hands over as very reasonable £4 to travel all day on their and Lothian's services for fun – and so have lower expectations seeing the tram simply as an option to get from A to B.
That said, I bet had this been available 20 years ago trams of that era would have come equipped with it. Supertram for sure. West Midlands Metro definitely.
The rail industry is trying its best to manage phenomenal growth. The bus industry, sadly, is managing overall decline. Tram networks, judging by the most recent operational data, are in the rail camp. Crudely, I suspect that if they were facing declining passengers and revenues, they'd suddenly hit on the idea of making their vehicles more inviting and places you'd actually like to spend some time. Cue USB charging points, leather seats and laminate flooring.
Until then I feel that I should probably be grateful that my opening gambit still rings true. Trams are a phenomenal success story wherever they're operated. These urban transport systems are perpetually being expanded. For the foreseeable future, those in the minority who like to travel on trams for leisure will probably have to tolerate declining conditions of comfort, happy in the knowledge that they're continuing to be the runaway success story they've been since Manchester opened its second-generation tram network in 1992.
Katherine Mills said...
Rail industry is good for travellers however people also park their car at the airport then they fly to their lovely destination. airport parking deals


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It Was Hot In New York Yesterday, So Rihanna Freed the Nip
May 26, 2016 @ 12:49 pm By Maria Pasquini
Yesterday, for the first time in a long time, New York City felt like the sweltering metropolis it is, so while she was strolling through Soho, Rihanna freed the nip.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/05/27/rihanna-green-dress_n_10163926.html
Believe it or not, Rihanna's sheer Gucci dress, which retails at $3,500, actually comes with a detachable slip that more conservative celebrities like Julia Roberts can opt to use when they wear the dress.
But for a handful of reasons, Rihanna isn't like Julia Roberts, so she opted to go without.
http://people.com/style/let-rihanna-and-julia-roberts-show-you-how-to-wear-the-same-gucci-dress-two-very-different-ways/
It should be noted that when Alessandro Michele sent this dress down the runway last September, the model wore the dress the Rihanna way, making that the definitive way.
Sorry, Julia.
Rihanna also accessorized the dress with a pair of black panties, a silver bag, and a pair of lace-up ankle heels that kind of look like something a pair of bowling shoes would dream of growing up to be.
Rihanna was reportedly headed back to her hotel, but for all we know, she could just as easily have been on her way to meet Leonardo DiCaprio in some nightclub just to play with our emotions a little.
Sigh, no bra no problems, right?
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Exploring out the front door and around the world, children in tow
Tangier is an island – Tangier, Virginia
It happens all the time. Someone is wearing a T-shirt from a distant destination and I enthusiastically ask if they've been there. Sometimes I've been to the T-shirt worthy locale, so it's a fun conversation starter – or non-starter. Case in point, after a dip in the pool a friend recently wrapped up in a towel with "Portofino" grandly displayed. "I've been to Portofino!" I commented.
"Where'd you stay?" she responded enthusiastically.
"Well, we didn't go into the town. We stayed at a little bed and breakfast up on the hillside looking down. It was really beautiful."
She looked confused. Then I noticed the small letters below the blue Portofino script on her towel – Florida.
I added meekly, "Oh, I thought it was for Portofino, Italy."
"I wish I've been there!"
And so it is in the New World, with an inordinate number of cities and towns named after a city with the same name on the other side of the Atlantic. Most of these places in the United States are completely unlike their namesake. Take Tangier, for example. When John Smith landed on the island it reminded him of the region in North Africa for which he named it. The quickly shrinking island is currently nothing like Tangier, Morocco, though I have no doubt the much larger island of centuries past may have had similarly large sand dunes and scrub brush. Namesake aside, the residents of the island are proud of their heritage as watermen (crab catchers) and welcome visitors who support their one other industry – tourism.
Tangier Island gets mixed reviews because people have mixed expectations. This is no Portofino Island, Florida. There are no resorts, chain restaurants, cars (only speedy golf carts), alcoholic beverages, ATMs or even a bridge to get there. You must take the ferry or fly a puddle jumper that lands on the small airstrip. People go to Tangier Island because they've heard the locals speak a unique English accent, a mix of British English and American English with its own Chesapeake lilt, preserved because of their isolation from the mainland. As we strolled down the main street – a lane the width a golf cart – we did appreciate overhearing the locals engage one another in lively conversation in a tongue that seemed to be its own dialect. But one doesn't journey to an island just to eavesdrop on people talking about the weather or last night's hockey game. We also came to do what we usually do when exploring with kids – take a walk, look at bugs, visit a museum, find a playground, and eat. Fortunately, Tangier Island was more than obliging on all accounts, so it completely met our expectations.
After disembarking the boat, we made our way down main street to the school playground. The swings and slides were in working order, so what more could we want? When the boys let out for recess (boys and girls take recess at different times), I asked the friendly recess monitor what we should do during our few hours on the island. She recommended we visit the museum and then take the nature trail behind the museum to the water's edge to enjoy the vista of the village. This we did. The Tangier Island museum, and most notably the short video documentary, is a must see at the beginning of a visit to the island. It greatly increased our previously limited understanding of the unique island culture, its history and its uncertain future. Even the kids appreciated the static displays and curiosities. After viewing the museum we found the aforementioned nature trail and walked past a gentle tomcat who looked like he had been mauled by a giant crab, past one of the the ubiquitously placed Tangier Island lighthouse trashcans, past a row of decorative bird houses, over a marsh and, finally, to the water's edge. There, we enjoyed some ice cream and relaxed on new benches, while intermittently sprinting to grab hold of the shirt of a child leaning too close to the water's edge. The water is shallow and visual treasures abound, so count on spending time peering into the salty sea.
We lunched at one of the five dining establishments, ordering a variety of fresh seafood. Soft shell blue crab was in season. Not being a native of the region, I received a quick education on crustaceans. I know crabs have hard shells, so, having never pondered the life of a crab, I just assumed some varieties also have soft shells. Why else would they be called soft shell crab? That's not exactly how it works. Crabs molt their hard shells as they grow. When the shell comes off, the new shell underneath is still soft. Because the new shell only takes hours to a few days to harden, consuming crab during this phase is considered a delicacy. My delicacy, three soft shelled tiny critters, was served battered and deep fried on a bun.
The islanders are hospitable, welcoming folk. They all know each other and know that you are a tourist, but most are still up for a chat. As we sat in the shade of a tree by the swings, the biting flies became nearly insufferable. Noticing our constant swatting, a lady pulled up in her golf cart and handed us a bottle of bug repellant. "Yeah, the flies are really bad. We should put that in the literature so visitors are prepared with repellant." Though we weren't prepared in that regard, she had noticed our discomfort from afar and came to our aid. Where else does that happen? Like most locals, she wasn't in a rush to anywhere and was happy to to chat about the island over the buzz of the flesh-eating insects. Apparently they just get more numerous and large as the season moves into summer. Did I already mention you should bring fly repellant?
Once an island of over 2,000 acres, the plot of land is now down to about 700 acres. The island is disappearing. You need to visit, if only in fifty years to be able to say "I was there."
After visiting the Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta this year, I couldn't pass up this shot of the vending machine opposite a porcelain throne. Priceless.
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Ferries to Tangier Island depart from Reedville, Virginia; Onancock, Virginia; and Crisfield, Maryland. More information can be found on the island's official website. The website is simple without flashy banners, advertisements, and embedded drop-down menus, but everything you need is there. Kind of like the island.
Thanks Google Maps
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Awesome! The first thing I thought of of course was Bourne chasing Desh through crowded apartments. Not the same Tangiers although I do wonder what it would have been like if they'd filmed it on the island. Love the pic with 'Lil' Peanut on the swing set.
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Reminds of PEI. Fond memories. love ya friends. I'm in a very different place right now, next to the tallest bldg. in the world, but still thinking of you.
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Prince Edward Island! Yes, islands on the Atlantic coast with reeds and marshes and crabbing and lobsters. The last few years we've made a lot of memories on the East Coast.
Awesome! The first thing I thought of of course was Bourne chasing Desh through crowded apartments. Not the same Tangiers although I do wonder what it would have been like if they'd filmed it on the island. Love the pic with Little Peanut on the swing set.
Hmmm, you might have something there. Bourne goes to Tangier Island, VA. . . It doesn't have quite the same exotic vibe, but it's special in its own way:-) And in regards to the swings, it doesn't matter where we are in the world, if there are swings, the kids are happy.
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Nike We RUN MNL 10K 2012: A Day of Fitness and Fun
The said event drew a massive crowd of sports enthusiasts and health buffs for an entertaining marathon.
On December 2, 2012, more than 13,000 runners gathered in Pasay City for the Nike We Run MNL 10K. The annual event is part of Nike's We Run race movement, a global campaign that connects 395,500 runners from 32 cities all over the world.
"We are thrilled to bring the Nike We Run race back to the Philippines, and were overwhelmed with the tremendous support shown by its local running community. Witnessing a wave of more than 13,000 runners stretched across Seaside Boulevard is remarkable knowing that Filipinos, especially the youth, are committed to an active lifestyle. With our innovations and the Nike+ running community, we hope that the Filipino runners continue motivating and inspiring each other to be the best runners they can be," says Sanjay Gangopadhyay, Marketing Director of Nike South Eastasia.
But while the 10k run was the highlight of the event, the festivities continued after the marathon, as bands and various booths provided entertainment for the runners. In attendance was international star Apl.de.Ap, who gave a performance onstage. Bands such as Chicosci, Never the Strangers, and Sponge Cola also revved up the crowd for an early morning adrenaline rush.
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At the Maritime Museum a new exhibition, Hello Sailor! Gay life on the ocean wave, is currently being installed, ready to open on Friday. The exhibition includes a recreation of a sailor's cabin from the 1960s-70s, complete with evocative props from the era such as the pineapple ice bucket that curator Charlotte Stead is holding in this photo. My grandparents had one of them - but then I suppose everybody's grandparents did at the time! Who would have thought that one would end up in a museum display?
The exhibition is looking 'fantabulosa' so far (as gay sailors would say in polari) so I can't wait to see the finished thing on Friday.
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North Dakota Is Way Out On A Limb On Higher Education
May 9, 2013 Rob Port
Michael Barone has a fantastic column today in National Review which contains a succinct timeline for America's higher education bubble.
What should be scary for North Dakotans is that the state's approach to higher education is emblematic of every single one of these problems. For instance, Barone mentions the practice of packing campuses by giving tuition away:
College still seemed like a good investment during the quarter century of low-inflation economic growth from 1982 to 2007. You could pay off those loans with earnings increased by your degree. Meanwhile, colleges and universities — and not just the highly selective ones — competed for students whose test scores would improve their status in the U.S. News college rankings, by giving "scholarships" that actually were discounts on the tuition list price.
North Dakota has that problem. In the 2011-12 school year, North Dakota's universities waived over $33 million worth of tuition, a total that has been climbing steadily over the last decade…
…and the number of students receiving waivers has increased as well:
Barone mentions universities attracting more students by building lavish campuses:
To attract these students, the educational institutions built fancy dormitories, gymnasiums, and student centers.
North Dakota has that problem. The legislature just approved a budget increasing spending on campus buildings by 324%. Here's Senator Ralph Kilzer expressing dismay about that figure on the floor of the Senate:
Barone also mentions administrative bloat, with university bureaucrats far outnumbering instructors:
And they vastly increased the number of administrators, to the point where colleges and universities had more administrators than teachers.
Again, North Dakota has that problem. Since the 2003-05 biennium, the universities have seen just a 3.54% increase in instructional staff and a 40% increase in non-instructional staff:
Finally, Barone points out that government-backed loans and subsidies for higher education have allowed tuition to go through the roof:
So Congress passed student-loan and -grant programs to make it easier for people to pay for college and university tuitions. That increased potential higher-education revenues. And surprise! Over the last three decades, tuitions rose faster than the economy grew. …
Government helped to produce an ever-increasing demand for higher education. So higher-education administrators saw no need to compete on price. Higher tuitions just gave your school more prestige.
North Dakota really has that problem. Tuition growth has been aggressive at the state's universities over the last decade, especially for in-state students, and more than doubling at some institutions:
"Now the higher-education bubble has burst," Barone writes. "The Wall Street Journal reported this week that that the average "tuition discount rate" offered incoming freshmen last fall by private colleges and universities has reached an all-time high of 45 percent. At the same time, their "sticker price" tuitions have increased by the smallest amount in the last dozen years. Tuitions for in-state students at public four-year colleges and universities also increased by the smallest amount during that period."
With the national higher education bubble bursting, how will North Dakota feel the impacts? The state routinely leads the nation in per-capita higher education spending. The higher education bubble in North Dakota is, relatively speaking, perhaps more inflated than anywhere else in the country. And we just came through a legislative session where our state leaders lavished more money on the universities, giving them a roughly 32% increase in total appropriations including hundreds of millions of dollars with which to build larger campuses.
The state is way out on a limb on higher education, and while many state leaders will express concern about that privately, few dare risk the ire of university officials, alumni and their allies in the media by speaking out about it publicly. Instead we're all treated to a soap opera in which university presidents fight a turf battle with a reform-minded chancellor.
It makes me think that maybe it will take a stunning crash in the state's universities before North Dakotans wake up to this problem.
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The Red Sea, Eilat, Israel.
Wow. I just realized that I have been in Israel for 30 days already! And with the Israeli-Palestinian war in it's 11th day now, it's a crazy, crazy time to be in Israel.
30 days, but it certainly doesn't feel like that long at all. And you know what, I've never - not once - missed Melbourne or Australia (apart from my family). In fact, I can't imagine leaving Israel. I don't want to leave. I have three more weeks in this incredible, indescribable country - and I don't want to leave yet.
In the last 30 days, I've wandered the chaotic streets of Tel Aviv, and it's complete contrast - the Old Port of Jaffa. I've gone swimming in the Red Sea at the tip of Israel in the stunning beach town of Eilat. I've crossed the Yitzhak Rabin Israeli-Jordanian border into the Jordanian seaside town of Aqaba - the complete opposite of Eilat. I've camped out with the Bedouin in the other-worldly Wadi Rum desert and hiked for a few days in the lost city of Petra. I've stayed in Nazareth the hometown of Jesus, and also travelled to the coastal towns of Caesarea, Haifa and Acre along the Mediterranean Sea. I went up to the Banias Reserve and the Golan Heights, where I could see Syria and Lebanon beyond the borders. I've taken a dip in the Sea of Galilee and had a ice-cream on an infernal day at Tiberias. I've woken up at 3AM to hike up Masada - Herod's fortress and palace - to see the sunrise over the Dead Sea and the Moab Mountains. I've floated in the saltiest sea in the world and rubbed the infamous Dead Sea mud all over my body! I've chilled out in the cool, sweet spring waters of the Ein Gedi Reserve. I've spent Shabbat (Sabbath) in the amazing city of Jerusalem and explored the Old City with it's eclectic blend of Jewish, Muslim, Armenian and Christian quarters. And 11 days ago, I've finally travelled up to the remote Druze village of Peqi'in for my volunteer stint teaching English and music to Druze children!
I can't believe that I managed to do all this in 30 days. On average, I have been walking up to 6 or 7 hours every single day. It's a good thing that my legs found some rest when I arrived in the Druze village, because there isn't much hiking to be done here. However, the hiking has been replaced by another tiring activity - visiting people! And - wait for this one - eating!
The Druze people are the most welcoming and hospitable people I've ever met. They really know how to treat a guest. They make sure you have everything you need (to eat) and more. I've had endless cups of strong Turkish coffee, shai (tea), fruit juices and cola. And there's always food to be served no matter what time it is.
In the last week or more, there hasn't been a single day that I've not been invited by more than two or three different families or individuals to visit their home and to have lunch or dinner (or tea or supper). I'm not kidding. And it can get tiring sometimes, when you don't have your own space and your own time to just be alone for a bit.
Nevertheless, I thank God for the opportunity to challenge myself to adapt to a totally different culture and place, to have people around me all the time and be okay with it, but through it all, to still find time (early in the morning) to reflect on things, to journal, to read my Bible, to talk with God, and to play some music on my ukelele.
I think life will be different for me now. I will return to Melbourne with different eyes. I can't say for sure what I will do in the future, but I know that I will never remain in Australia forever. When I'm out here, when I'm experiencing new things, new cultures, new people and places, I feel 'at home' - in my heart, mind and spirit. When I'm challenging myself to get out of my comfort zone and to learn new things - like how I've been learning Hebrew and Arabic and trying to speak it every day - I feel alive.
But there have also been times when I've felt far from God. Sometimes you could be doing so much and experiencing so much externally, but on the inside, your spirit is not being nourished and awakened to the full extent of life, of reality, of God. That is why even before my trip, I determined that I would wake up every morning at 5.30AM to spend time reading my Bible, journalling and playing some music if I had the space to do it. It is the best way to start the day.
One of the things that I've learnt for myself on this trip is that no matter where you are, you need to connect with God in order to connect with people. You need to receive God's love before you can love people - even people who are difficult to love.
I've also learnt that in order to establish good relationships with people and with the community you are serving in, you need to see beyond the person before you. You need to see beyond his colour, his culture, his religion, his past, his present, his upbringing. You need to see the precious God-breathed individual spirit within the person. You need to see the person within the person in order to make them feel that you truly care about them, that you truly value them, that you truly want to be friends with them. And this is the challenge of life. Seeing people as God sees them.
I've also learned that travel is easy when you're willing to learn, to talk to the locals, and to be creative - no matter what situation you find yourself in.
It is certainly a unique time to be in Israel - with a mini-war raging on and no signs of it abating. I've heard rockets fired from Lebanon (Hezbollah and another small terorrist orrganisation in south Lebanon) and there have been Code Red alerts and sirens in Nahariyya, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra, the Golan and Shlomi - which are only about 25-30 minutes drive from my village!
Nevertheless, I thank God for the opportunity to be in this place at such a time as this. I believe that I'm here for a reason, and it is by no small chance that I'm in a Druze village. I know that God answered the prayer I made two years ago when I first wanted to learn Hebrew and asked God to give me a reason to do it in the future if the opportunity arose! I can't believe I am now actually in Israel, before my 21st birthday. It's mind-blowing.


Creating an online course is time consuming. You want to make sure everything is ready to go before you publish it. The good news is that you can save yourself a significant amount of time simply by having the right framework for creating an online course.
In this post, we'll show you how you can organize and speed up your online course creation process – in five easy steps. We'll also take a look at some tools to help you get started.
Having a clear framework in mind on how to structure and create your online course allows you to get started with a step in the right direction.
● Guides the course creation process.
● Gives you a high-level view of what the course will cover.
● Can be used as a checklist to keep track of which lectures you've created and which ones are left.
● Makes it easy to add or remove lectures from your online course or restructure it before creating content.
Your outline should highlight your course's structure, sections, and (ideally) sub-sections. Taking some time to plan your course will be well worth your time and save you from having to go back and make major changes later on.
Notice how the course instructor has grouped lectures into different sections e.g. Introduction To Facebook Messenger Marketing and Example Use Cases For Facebook Messenger Chatbots.
As an online course creator, you'll find yourself creating similar types of content from scratch over and over again. Instead of recreating the wheel every single time, take some time to put together templates that you can reuse.
If you've ever created an online course before, you probably already know which tasks are repetitive. For instance, you might find yourself creating similar styled lecture notes, course outlines, visuals, and graphics over and over again.
This way, you can simply copy-paste your outline template in a new file and fill out the course title, description, section titles, and lecture titles instead of spending time formatting. One huge benefit of using templates is that you'll be able to achieve consistency in your work.
And if you like to create similar-looking, branded visuals to promote your online course on social media, you might create a template for each image using Photoshop or Canva. By doing so, you'd only have to add your course's title and description to the graphic instead of designing it from scratch.
Having all your course content files scattered all over the desktop will save you five seconds of folder management that you will (most certainly) pay back many times over in your workflow. Instead, create folders and sub-folders to better organize your course content on your drive.
To kick things up a notch, you might consider developing a file naming convention for your course outlines, images, and video content. This will help you keep everything neat and organized and save you a lot of trouble in case you have to go back and make edits.
For example, you might settle on a file naming scheme like [YYYY-MM-Title-Version] for course outlines and lectures.
What's more is that having a consistent naming scheme for your files and media makes it easy to search and gives you important information at a glance.
Maintaining an organized content library will save you a huge chunk of time down the road when you have a few online courses, dozens of lectures, and hundreds of image files to keep track of. Instead of trying to remember or figure out where you saved the final course lecture, you'll be able to find it easily every time.
Are you planning on producing your online course video lectures, creating a social media graphic, and editing your course's video for publishing every time you publish a new lecture on your website? If that is the case then you might want to reconsider your workflow.
Sure, variety is the spice of life and switching between different tasks may keep things from getting too mundane. The problem with this is that it takes time setting everything up. You'll be much more productive if you complete tasks in batches instead of spending time switching between different tasks.
Think of it this way: when you're editing your video lectures in post-production, you have to open up your video editing software, edit the video, add an introduction and conclusion, insert a background music clip, make color corrections, and much more. What if you spent a few hours editing all of your lecture videos on a single day instead of dividing them into different days? You would essentially be working with the same tools and doing similar work.
Just like its more efficient to target certain muscle groups when working out, dividing your tasks up into similar batches can significantly speed up your workflow.
If you have been blogging, posting on forums, or have relevant publications then you should consider re-purposing them for your online course. This gives people access to a wide assortment of content you've created in one neatly packaged online course.
For example, if you've put together a course on digital marketing, you might consider repurposing the series of case studies you wrote earlier on how big name brands run successful digital marketing campaigns.
To take things to the next level, you can use your course material to create quizzes, assignments, checklists, lecture notes, and other value propositions to make your online courses more attractive to prospective students. Finally, you can use the same content to create email newsletters and marketing campaigns to promote your online course to your subscribers.
Using the right tools for the right job will do wonders when it comes to speeding up your online course creation process.
Google Docs is one of the best tools to create, edit, and store documents and spreadsheets. It's on the cloud so you can access it from anywhere using any device. It makes it easy to make edits on the go, annotate documents, and share them with your team of co-authors, editors, and reviewers.
Trello is a web-based project management tool that you can use to break down your content creation process and organize your workflow. You can create a separate column for each course section and add your lectures as individual cards. It also lets you create checklists to each card and add labels to get a quick, high-level view of what you've completed and what you need to get done.
Canva is an online graphic design tool that you can use to create graphics and visuals for your online course. It comes with a number of pre-made templates for everything from social media graphics to banners. Instead of outsourcing design work, you can use Canva's drag and drop builder and graphics library to create custom visuals for your online course.
Once you are done putting together your course and are ready to launch, you should take a look at MailChimp. It is an email marketing platform that you can use to build email lists, create an email marketing campaign, optimize your emails for better conversion, and track progress of your marketing campaigns.
Planning, creating, and organizing your online course creation process with a time efficient framework in mind can help you get more done in less time.
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Which techniques and tools do you use to plan, create, and organize your online course creation process? We'd love to hear from you so let us know by commenting below!


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I Luv U, Dizzee Rascal (2003)
Whether grime is hip-hop or not is a debate that still rages today, but no one can argue that Dizzee Rascal brought the uniquely English genre to the world's stage. The beat and flow of Dizzee's hit is proto-grime, all aggressive jungle and garage beats over rapid-fire rhymes that still sound smooth at 140bpm. I Luv U didn't start grime, but it did catapult it into the public consciousness.
Soweto, Pro Kid (2005)
There are rappers that put entire cities on the map. Think Meek Mill and Philadelphia or Drake and Toronto. Soweto's Pro Kid was another one of these, popularising a regional hip-hop style born and bred in the famed Johannesburg suburb. Soweto has all the triumphant swagger of Jay-Z or Rick Ross rhyming over a vintage Just Blaze beat, but Pro Kid also brought a distinctive vocabulary of Sowetan slang and vernacular to the table, creating something sublime in the process.
How to Rap About Africa, Black Vulcanite (2016)
In 2005, Kenyan author and journalist Binyavanga Wainaina wrote a satiric essay labeled How to Write About Africa. It became a landmark piece of criticism, lampooning those who would come to the continent and follow a tired formula that highlighted stereotypical narratives about poverty, genocide, and corruption. A decade later, the Namibian group Black Vulcanite put Wainaina's essay to music, giving it a seething beat that takes cues from iconic producers like DJ Premier and Madlib. The resulting track, How to Rap About Africa, is less tongue-in-cheek and more caustically critical, bringing the anti-establishment fire of Public Enemy and Dead Prez to a whole new era and geography.
Sub City, Stogie T (2016)
South Africa's hip-hop scene is one of the world's most mature, and it has produced some of the most artistically gifted MCs this side of Queens. But even in that crowded field, Stogie T stands apart. The 38-year old MC famously flexed his skills on radio show Sway in the Morning, spitting a flawless freestyle over the beat from Nas's NY State of Mind. It was a star-making moment, but Stogie T has been rhyming since the turn of the millennium, including the standout track Sub City from his eponymous 2016 album.


Note: A new rule allows players to put their name in the draft pool and participate in the NBA Combine with the chance they can return to school if they don't like their draft position, essentially testing the waters. This means not every player who applies for Draft entry will actually leave next this offseason.
This past season, Duke was extremely talented, with studs like Brandon Ingram, Grayson Allen and underrated Luke Kennard dotting their roster. Unfortunately, depth became too much of an issue for them to overcome, forcing them to bow out in the Sweet 16 to Oregon. In 2016-2017, talent will be everywhere on the court, per typical Duke standards. Ingram is gone, and Allen and more may well follow. Though, Kennard and steady point guard Derryck Thornton will most likely be back, along with Amile Jefferson, who will most likely receive a medical redshirt after missing most of 2015-2016. However for the Blue Devils it isn't about who's coming back as it is about who is coming in. Harry Giles and Jayson Tatum are the top two players in the Class of 2016, and have superstar potential. Frank Jackson will also arrive and help Thornton at point, as Thornton was Duke's only true point guard a year ago.
Another likely offseason makeover for John Calipari and Kentucky, but yet another high ranking. That is just how college basketball is nowadays. Kentucky will lose a number of valuable assets including senior forward Alex Poythress and sharpshooting Jamal Murray at point guard. Though their biggest loss could be Tyler Ulis, who was the nation's best point guard as a sophomore. Ulis remains a strange NBA prospect, and he very well could opt to return to Lexington. If he does, Kentucky may be the best team in the entire nation, because the talent beyond him is special. De'Aaron Fox is one of the Class of 2016's top point guards, and Bam Adebayo and Malik Monk bring plenty of star power. Valuable holdovers like Marcus Lee, Derek Willis and likely Isaiah Briscoe could also help fuel a deep Wildcats' tourney run.
After four great years and a fantastic Championship run, Ryan Arcidiacono and Daniel Ochefu's time in Philadelphia has come to a close. Despite that, Jay Wright will once more have something special, headed by the hero of the Championship, Kris Jenkins and company. Jenkins has the chance to be a special player, while Jalen Brunson, a former bigtime recruit will likely take big steps in his sophomore season. Leading scorer Josh Hart is perhaps the nation's most underrated player and five-star big man Omari Spellman could be even better than Ochefu.
Losing program cornerstones like Perry Ellis and Wayne Selden, along with likely other valuable reserves would be daunting for any coach. But, for Bill Self it is just another offseason in Lawrence, Kansas. The Jayhawks will obviously miss Ellis and Selden, but their backcourt could be the nation's best next season, with Frank Mason and Devonta' Graham leading the charge. The Jayhawks could lose Cheick Diallo, Brannen Greene and Carlton Bragg, but big man Udoka Azuikbe is going to be very good, and they still have time to reel in one of 2016's greatest prizes, swingman Josh Jackson.
North Carolina may be coming off one of the most heartbreaking losses in NCAA Tournament history, and they will goodbye to longtime playmakers Marcus Paige and Brice Johnson. Though, the Tar Heels could still be in play for a Final Four, depending on what becomes of their underclassmen. Forward Justin Jackson will likely test NBA waters, but if he returns he could be a true No. 1 option. Isaiah Hicks, Kennedy Meeks and Nate Britt will also be interesting to watch. If Hicks and Meeks both return, the Tar Heels could still have a very formidable frontcourt. UNC also brings in a strong class, headlined by wonderful guard Seventh Woods.
The Ducks proved this past year they could be talked about with the Big Boys and back it up, winning the Pac-12 and reaching the Elite Eight. Oregon could be even better this year, thanks to the likely returns of their big three: Dillon Brooks, Tyler Dorsey and Jordan Bell. Shot-blocking specialist Chris Boucher will also most likely be back and a year later than expected, Villanova transfer Dylan Ennis is healthy and ready to go. While the Pac-12 should be significantly tougher this year, the Ducks are still the clear favorite.
If not for Bronson Koenig's miraculous shot at the buzzer to lift Wisconsin to a win, Xavier very well could have been a Elite Eight team and beyond. Chris Mack will have a solid group returning throughout the roster, but will have to wait and see on Trevon Bluiett. Bluiett very well could turn pro, but if he doesn't, the Musketeers may have the Big East's best player. Sophomore Edmund Sumner was terrific as a freshman and should get even better, and Xavier will hope from bigger things from junior J.P. Macura. Also, USC transfer Katin Reinhardt is considering Xavier, and he could add a dynamic scorer on the wing.
For the third straight year, Virginia was unable to turn their top-two seed into a Final Four, but they were as close as they possibly could have been. The Cavs will miss Malcolm Brogdon and Anthony Gill, but Tony Bennett is a great coach, and he has really built something at UVA. Point guard London Perrantes will keep the offense humming, while the Cavaliers should expect big things from forward Isaiah Wilkins and Marial Shayok. The addition of Memphis transfer Austin Nichols should help ease the loss of the three big men: Gill, Evan Nolte and Mike Tobey.
It seemed nearly half the nation picked MSU to win it all this season and what happened? They fell flat on their face against the C-USA Champions. As sad as it is to see seniors Denzel Valentine, Matt Costello and Bryn Forbes leave on such a depressing note, Tom Izzo should have another great team in East Lansing. Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn could run the offense, while former West Virginia transfer Eron Harris showed plenty of promise last season. Deyonta Davis should help ease the loss of Costello, who was a superb rebounder. Izzo did a masterful job on the recruiting trail this year, reeling in three big-time recruits, namely Miles Bridges, an insane athlete who should star from Day One.
It should say something about the state of Arizona basketball that the Wildcats won 25 games and finished off strong in the Pac-12 and it was still a down year. It should also say something that the Wildcats will lose three great seniors and are still a National Championship possibility. Alonzo Trier will be back healthy after missing a big chunk of last season. The youthful wing was absolutely terrific last season and should be even better. Kadeem Allen should be also be in store for a big 2016-2017, and Sean Miller reeled in a number of great recruits, most notably Kobi Simmons. The Wildcats are also in the running for Josh Jackson, along with Kansas and MSU.
Ignoring the fact they lost 14 games, Syracuse did make a pretty remarkable run to the Final Four this year and will return plenty of talent. Big man Tyler Lydon is going to be a great center, while Malachi Richardson had games where he absolutely took over. Senior Tyler Roberson is a good defender and rebounder and Boeheim develops young talent as good as anyone.
This could be a peculiar offseason in Louisville, as NCAA investigation looms over the basketball team. For the time being, the Cards will lean heavily on the services of veterans Mangok Mathiang and Chinanu Onuaku along with guard Quentin Snider. The additions of freshman V.J. King and Penn transfer Tony Hicks should keep Louisville afloat in the brutal ACC.
Kevin Ollie has certainly done a great job at UConn but there is no denying his team underachieved last season. The good news is the Huskies could be better, even with the losses of a number of seniors and do-it-all Daniel Hamilton. Amida Brimah continues to take strides as a center and the backcourt is stocked with talent, most notably Jalen Adams and NC State transfer Rodney Purvis.
A 15-17 overall and 6-12 conference mark did little to take the pressure off of Steve Alford at UCLA. Once more, Alford responded by reeling in an extremely talented recruiting class, headed by guard Lonzo Ball and forward T.J. Leaf. They will join Alford's son, Bryce, and Isaac Hamilton to form what could be a very sneaky Bruins team.
If you want a dark horse look no further then Blacksburg, Virginia, where Buzz Williams has a legitimate contender in just his third year at the school. The Hokies ended last season on fire and return every single major contributor. That includes underrated Zach LeDay and Maryland transfer Seth Allen, who should lead the show.


You cannot stand it. The same old dreary windows that do little to add life to your home. It is time for a change. But, where do you start? How do you keep from making an expensive or embarrassing mistake? In fact, how can you know what you really want? 1.Start with one room at a time. There may be the temptation, especially when moving into a new home, to decorate all of the rooms at once.
This takes far too much energy and can sap your creative juices, leaving the decorating flat and less interesting. It can also make decorating your home an overwhelming task. Go slow. Do one room at a time and then move on to the next one. 2.
Assess, review your needs. With pen and paper in hand, jot down some notes about all of the windows in the room. Measure them and note their size and shape. Rough sketches will help. Are the windows too large? Too small? Odd sizes? Mismatched sizes? Is there too much light in the room? Not enough light? Do you want to block an unattractive view? Do you want to enjoy the beautiful view? Do you need privacy? Daytime privacy? Nighttime privacy? Or both? Do you want to liven up a dreary room? How do other family members feel about these needs? What is your budget for the windows? 3.Look for help, tips and ideas. Seek inspiration. One thing is for certain, no matter what the challenge or situation that you are facing with your windows, someone else has already dealt with the same situation. There is a way, or many ways, to attractively treat the windows in your room. You can find examples of how others have decorated their windows in magazines, window decorating books, window decorating websites and by talking with friends and relatives.
4.Make a plan. Using your list of needs, rank the needs in order of importance and then make a plan that addresses your needs in that order. There is a way to treat issue. 5.Address your window coverings in stages. This is especially if you are uncertain about your preferences or if you are working on a budget. Begin with the shades, blinds or shutters. Once these are selected and installed, move to draperies or curtains, including the traverse or curtain rod. Finally, add the finishing touches such as cornices, decorative tie backs and finishing hardware.
6.Combine and contrast colors. Using color in your window treatment is an excellent way to put life and energy as well as set the tone and mood of a room. Experiment with mixing colors from opposite ends of the color spectrum. 7.Mix fabrics for texture. Fabric is composed of either natural or synthetic fibers and how they are woven, knitted or felted together. The type fiber and the weave or knitting will determine the texture of the material or fabric. Mixing fabrics and textures can be an excellent way to create interest and set the tone of your window treatments. For example, you may consider using velvet over organdy or silk over linen.
Common fabrics for window treatments include brocade, cambric, canvas, chintz, cotton duck, crewel, damask, gingham, lace, linen, muslin, organdy, satin, silk, taffeta and velvet. 8.Mix patterns. Mixing patterns can also liven up and set the mood for a room. Here are some tips for mixing patterns. a. Match the scale, of the pattern to the area where it is going to be used. For example, use larger patterns on the drapes or curtains, medium patterns on valances or cornices and small patterns on accent pieces. b.


https://www.profitconfidential.com/stock-market/stock-market-advice/caught-in-the-deflationary-whirlwind/ Caught in the Deflationary Whirlwind Inya Ivkovic, MA Profit Confidential 2010-08-11T13:21:00Z 2011-12-29 08:27:52 Top economists and policymakers in the U.S. say that they are focused on the domestic troubles, but I have a feeling these days that their minds are often wandering off thousands of miles away to the Far East. Economic Analysis,GDP,Real Estate Market,Stock Market Advice https://www.profitconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/87784445-150x150.jpg Top economists and policymakers in the U.S. say that they are focused on the domestic troubles, but I have a feeling these days that their minds are often wandering off thousands of miles away to the Far East, for example, towards a country that has been in an economic funk for two decades, the cause of which sounds awfully familiar to Americans. It all started with a real estate bubble, which first exploded and then created a huge financial crisis. It was retained within the country's borders, but the havoc it wreaked surpassed the size of the initial impact. Which country's cautionary tale this is? Japan's. How well does it translate to North America? Too well, I'm afraid. As the recovery in the U.S. loses wind, more economic theorists are coming up with theses that the slower growth we are experiencing now in North America seems very much like an overture to the Japan-like economic melancholy, manifested through recurring recessions of various degrees, lackluster recoveries and, more importantly, an environment of declining prices. Of course, this is not the outcome anyone was hoping for and it is receiving more and more attention. Particularly attuned to the changing mood is the bond market. For example, government bond yields are flashing signals at full blast that months, quarters and even years of slow growth are ahead of us. In the U.S., yields on two-year government notes decreased below 0.5% last week for the first time ever. The reason for the drop was more than disappointing U.S. unemployment numbers. Again, a parallel with Japan could be drawn. Japan is very familiar with this "bond-yields-sinking" feeling, having to endure it for over 20 troublesome years. And, even after all that, the recent decline of Japan's 10-year government bond yield below one percent to its seven-year low was doubly disappointing, at least to the country's economists and policymakers. It must be fatiguing fighting something for so long with everything you've got and still seeing little to no results. You could say that the Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, has been almost obsessed with Japan and what happened with the country's economy. He publicly committed to "doing [in America] all the things I told the Bank of Japan to do." And if the obsession before was to do everything humanly possible to avoid Japan's mistake, the obsession these days is whether it will be enough to stave off disaster. Here is what might be keeping Bernanke awake at night. First, just like the U.S., Japan also experienced huge peaks and lows, driven by super inflated values in the real estate market. When Japan's real estate market imploded in the early 1990s, it more or less paralyzed the country's banking system. Two decades later, it is still convalescing and still not looking peachy. During mid-1990s, prices in Japan started falling precipitously and have been combating deflation ever since. Since that time up until last year, Japan has reverted into some recessionary form or another five times. In 2009, the country's GDP, adjusted for inflation, was lower than in 2004. I have to say, while parallels exist and are definitely scary, prices in the U.S. are still increasing, albeit barely. In June, core inflation increased 0.9% compared to June of last year. Still, the current price environment in the U.S. is among the lowest in the past four decades. The good news -- for now -- is the fact that prices are at least stable and there is still some chance for the economy to heal itself. But if the prices start declining more aggressively, the overall economy could start on a very unpredictable and unstable path. Believe it or not, deflation, and not inflation, has the power to keep economists wide awake every night. What likely frightens them, as it frightens me, is the potential to get caught in a whirlwind downward spiral, caused by lack of demand, which, in turn, triggers declining prices because consumer spending has dried up and all everyone wants to do is put away money, depressing the economic activity even more. Incidentally, Japans deflation did not follow this scenario. True, prices have declined in Japan, but not as much as it was expected. They have been declining by a modest one percent every year, pulling the country more through a low-grade fever than through a violent infection. However, just because Japan did not end up with the worst-case scenario, it does not mean that it did not end up in very bad circumstances. While Japan is not likely to sink like Atlantis, it is not exactly a growth-producing machine either. This has created an uncomfortable situation for a country with significant personal savings rates and the unusual amount of social cohesion. Japan's most likely saving grace is the fact that there is still strong global demand for its products. It is a significant cushion providing Japan with the safety net the country needs. That cannot be said for U.S. exports, however. On the other hand, the U.S. response to the financial crisis was much faster and more aggressive than Japan's. Additionally, although today's bank lending is a far cry from the pre-2008 crash levels, U.S. banks are still lending, albeit anemically, while Japan's seem to have gone on a permanent holiday. How this story will play itself out in the U.S. remains to be seen. Making predictions about where the prices are going to go is impossible to make at this stage. The U.S. is dealing with a mountain of debt that will take a seriously long time to unwind, potentially at a price of losing an entire decade, perhaps two, like Japan.
Top economists and policymakers in the U.S. say that they are focused on the domestic troubles, but I have a feeling these days that their minds are often wandering off thousands of miles away to the Far East, for example, towards a country that has been in an economic funk for two decades, the cause of which sounds awfully familiar to Americans. It all started with a real estate bubble, which first exploded and then created a huge financial crisis. It was retained within the country's borders, but the havoc it wreaked surpassed the size of the initial impact.
Which country's cautionary tale this is? Japan's. How well does it translate to North America? Too well, I'm afraid.
As the recovery in the U.S. loses wind, more economic theorists are coming up with theses that the slower growth we are experiencing now in North America seems very much like an overture to the Japan-like economic melancholy, manifested through recurring recessions of various degrees, lackluster recoveries and, more importantly, an environment of declining prices.
Of course, this is not the outcome anyone was hoping for and it is receiving more and more attention. Particularly attuned to the changing mood is the bond market. For example, government bond yields are flashing signals at full blast that months, quarters and even years of slow growth are ahead of us. In the U.S., yields on two-year government notes decreased below 0.5% last week for the first time ever. The reason for the drop was more than disappointing U.S. unemployment numbers.
Again, a parallel with Japan could be drawn. Japan is very familiar with this "bond-yields-sinking" feeling, having to endure it for over 20 troublesome years. And, even after all that, the recent decline of Japan's 10-year government bond yield below one percent to its seven-year low was doubly disappointing, at least to the country's economists and policymakers. It must be fatiguing fighting something for so long with everything you've got and still seeing little to no results.
You could say that the Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, has been almost obsessed with Japan and what happened with the country's economy. He publicly committed to "doing [in America] all the things I told the Bank of Japan to do." And if the obsession before was to do everything humanly possible to avoid Japan's mistake, the obsession these days is whether it will be enough to stave off disaster.
Here is what might be keeping Bernanke awake at night. First, just like the U.S., Japan also experienced huge peaks and lows, driven by super inflated values in the real estate market. When Japan's real estate market imploded in the early 1990s, it more or less paralyzed the country's banking system. Two decades later, it is still convalescing and still not looking peachy.
During mid-1990s, prices in Japan started falling precipitously and have been combating deflation ever since. Since that time up until last year, Japan has reverted into some recessionary form or another five times. In 2009, the country's GDP, adjusted for inflation, was lower than in 2004.
I have to say, while parallels exist and are definitely scary, prices in the U.S. are still increasing, albeit barely. In June, core inflation increased 0.9% compared to June of last year. Still, the current price environment in the U.S. is among the lowest in the past four decades. The good news — for now — is the fact that prices are at least stable and there is still some chance for the economy to heal itself. But if the prices start declining more aggressively, the overall economy could start on a very unpredictable and unstable path.
Believe it or not, deflation, and not inflation, has the power to keep economists wide awake every night. What likely frightens them, as it frightens me, is the potential to get caught in a whirlwind downward spiral, caused by lack of demand, which, in turn, triggers declining prices because consumer spending has dried up and all everyone wants to do is put away money, depressing the economic activity even more.
Incidentally, Japans deflation did not follow this scenario. True, prices have declined in Japan, but not as much as it was expected. They have been declining by a modest one percent every year, pulling the country more through a low-grade fever than through a violent infection.
However, just because Japan did not end up with the worst-case scenario, it does not mean that it did not end up in very bad circumstances. While Japan is not likely to sink like Atlantis, it is not exactly a growth-producing machine either. This has created an uncomfortable situation for a country with significant personal savings rates and the unusual amount of social cohesion.
Japan's most likely saving grace is the fact that there is still strong global demand for its products. It is a significant cushion providing Japan with the safety net the country needs. That cannot be said for U.S. exports, however. On the other hand, the U.S. response to the financial crisis was much faster and more aggressive than Japan's. Additionally, although today's bank lending is a far cry from the pre-2008 crash levels, U.S. banks are still lending, albeit anemically, while Japan's seem to have gone on a permanent holiday.
How this story will play itself out in the U.S. remains to be seen. Making predictions about where the prices are going to go is impossible to make at this stage. The U.S. is dealing with a mountain of debt that will take a seriously long time to unwind, potentially at a price of losing an entire decade, perhaps two, like Japan.


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Iran to Purchase 12 Russian Passenger Aircraft
By editor on 26th February 2017 in Transport
Iran has expressed willingness to buy 12 Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) airliners, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said.
"Iran is interested in acquiring 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100 planes soon," Novak told Rossiya 24 broadcaster.
The SSJ100 is a twin-engine regional passenger plane made by Russia's Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company. The aircraft can transport up to 98 passengers at a distance of up to 2,700 miles, and costs around $36 million in its basic configuration.
Elsewhere, the Russian minister said the value of potential oil and gas agreements between Tehran and Moscow could be put at $20 billion.
"The potential of agreements in this sphere could be valued at $20 billion," he said.
On Tuesday, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh announced that the country plans to sign a deal with Moscow within the next two weeks to sell 100,000 barrels per day of oil to Moscow.
Briefing the media on his meeting with Novak in Tehran, Zangeneh said the deal would provide Iran with an opportunity to find new customers.
The minister said that Russia had expressed willingness to cooperate with Iran for long-term regulation of the country's oil market.
"During the meeting, we agreed to hold a workshop in Moscow over the next few weeks on the new model of Iranian oil contracts," he said.
(Source: Tasnim, under Creative Commons licence)
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Asian artists take over the chapel at Wentworth Woodhouse
The private chapel at Wentworth Woodhouse is to become the backdrop for thought-provoking work from a Pakistani women's art collective.
It marks the monumental life change of the first generation of Pakistani women who came to Rotherham in the 1960s, telling their stories through the memories they carried with them in hearts and luggage. Shaheen Shah, a visual artist, Zanib Rasool MBE, a writer and poet, and Mariam Shah, an oral historian, make up the Zanib Collective. Their exhibition, The Suitcase, runs from November 2-27 and captures the sight, smell, and feel of the Pakistani home through stories, poetry, visual images and video.
Everyday objects the women brought with them will be on display; prayer mats, clay pots, bracelets and henna and photos of the family left behind, plus the letters that arrived from home as they navigated a new life.
Said Zanib Rasool: "Through objects, diverse communities sustain and preserve their histories, traditions, social and cultural practices. The suitcase and the objects hold a special place in our hearts and connect us to our mothers, our history and heritage."
Shaheen Shah and Mariam Shah, of the Zanib Collective
The chapel inside the 18th century Grade I listed mansion has become the backdrop for exhibitions by local artists since the Preservation Trust regenerating the house decided to support the work of the Rotherham Open Arts Renaissance project (ROAR).
"We decided to give four local artists the space and help they needed to stage their first ever exhibition," said Trust CEO Sarah McLeod. "Our Chapel is a place of calm and we thought it was the ideal setting for people to contemplate artworks."
It is free to visit the exhibitions, which run every Wednesday to Sunday. To ensure physical distancing, viewing is in timed slots which can be booked online.
The series of exhibitions has been supported by ROAR and funded by WE Great Place project. Two further showings by local artists will take place in 2021. The first exhibition ran in October.


Good evening my brothers and sisters, I hope as usual this post finds you well.
I know many of you wait for the next message that Our Lord has to share and I know I don't keep up with this as I should, but I hope you understand what a labor of love this really is for me. Please also believe me when I tell you that finding the time in this small house when there is no children needing me and I can actually sit and think so that I can write something I do not want to run after and retrieve from the internet after it is complete is about as rare as the great flood; okay maybe a little less than that.
Lord: My child be at peace, it is I your Lord and God and Savior Jesus. Look at what I have done for you, for each one of you. I gave up my life for those who were persecuting me. I asked my Father to forgive them for they knew not what they were doing. Can you do the same my little ones? Can you be true disciples of me and my ways? It is not easy to do this, you must put yourself at the service of others and harbor no ill will against any of them, especially those who hurt you the most. Do not worry what they have done to you, instead be concerned about your actions back toward them. This is how the world knows you belong to me, by being imitators of my way. Forgive others who have wronged you, pray for your enemies. Do not let sin fill your heart and cloud your judgement. Leave all areas of vengeance to me, for it is mine to do with as I will. No one leaves this world without having to make an account of what they have done with the life they were given. Did they use it wisely? Did they benefit the lives of others or live only for themselves? These are realities you cannot escape my children. Be aware of these truths and live them each and everyday, for one day very soon they will be right in front of you demanding a reply to these questions. Do not let satan have your hearts my children, he is very active today doing the best he can in misdirecting your concerns to be only upon yourselves. He has stirred up such selfishness in the world that it is difficult to find the love that has been dispersed to all for the betterment of mankind. Do not fall for his tricks and deceptions for he too soon shall be silenced and his reign shall be no more. Remember my little ones I am always here, I do not leave you abandoned or orphaned. My love is ever at your side to see you through each and every trial you are called to endure. Never forget this my children, you are never alone no matter how dark it appears and how hopeless it may seem. I am the light and the truth and the Love that you need. Come to me,… I thirst. That is all my son, now go in peace and forgive everyone so that you may be forgiven. I love you amen.


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