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Jenny Watson appointed as first chair of GAMSTOP
by Victoria Hughes, 20 September 2018
Jenny Watson (CBE) has been appointed as the first chair of the UK's first national self-exclusion register, GAMSTOP, ahead of its formal launch later in the year.
Watson has worked in UK social policy for over 15 years. © Pexels.
Watson is a former leader of the UK Electoral Commission and has worked in social policy in the UK for over 15 years, advising the government throughout a number of leadership roles, across a number of different sectors.
Watson has stated that her first priority is to identify and recruit additional board members and executives, as part of a push to establish the firm's governance team.
That, Watson says, will enable her to conduct an initial evaluation of the scheme after the first six months of operation, as well as aiding future development.
Speaking about the appointment, Fiona Palmer, CEO of GAMSTOP, said:
We are thrilled that Jenny has agreed to Chair this important self-exclusion scheme as we approach our launch. Our priority is to provide a trusted environment for gamblers wishing to self-exclude and a fully independent chair with Jenny's extensive experience will help us to achieve this.– Fiona Palmer, GAMSTOP CEO
GAMSTOP has been developed by the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the first phase was launched back in April.
While sources within the organisation say things have been running smoothly, there are reports of technical difficulties. However, feedback from both operators and consumers has been mostly positive.
The scheme works by allowing gamblers to self-exclude from all participating bookmakers via a single registration at GAMSTOP's site. In the past, problem gamblers who had self-excluded from one site could simply register and continue to gamble at another. GAMSTOP will ensure that this cannot happen.
A similar scheme that allows people to self-exclude from physical betting outlets exists in the form of the Multi Operator Self Exclusion Scheme. That scheme works via phone registration.
Currently, a number of operators are voluntarily participating since the soft launch in June. GAMSTOP has also noted a rising number of consumers registering.
However, later this year it will become an official licensing condition of the UK Gambling Commission that operators have signed up to GAMSTOP.
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Q: A lock that refuses same-thread reentrant but allows different thread reentrant Is there a lock or other synchronization primitive that satisfies the following rules:

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*The lock has infinite permits,

*Any single thread can only get up to one permit,

*A thread that doesn't hold a permit can always get a permit, immediately,

*When a thread is refused a permit (i.e. it already holds one), it should return a boolean rather than block (duh).

I know I can probably construct this myself using an AbstractQueuedSynchronizer but I've never played with this and currently I just need an out-of-the-box working bugless solution. (and I'm curious if it exists)
One more thing:

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*No libraries allowed beyond adding one or two extra classes

A: What you describe is not a synchronization tool of any kind, it just about the opposite: preventing any interference between threads. Your tool has single-threaded semantics which must be invariant to the number of threads using it.
Therefore, as suggested in the comments, a ThreadLocal<Boolean> seems like a perfect match for it.

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When it arrives in 2020, the Battista will be the most powerful car ever designed and built in Italy and it will deliver a level of performance that is unachievable today in any road-legal sports car featuring internal combustion engine technology. Faster than a current Formula 1 race car in its 0 -100 km/h sub-two the second sprint, and with 1,900 hp and 2,300 Nm torque on tap, the Battista will combine extreme engineering and technology in a zero-emissions package.
The year 2020 is also the 90th anniversary of the legendary Pininfarina SpA design house, which has taken the design brief for the Battista and produced a classic Pininfarina: an elegant form that seamlessly integrates the car's innovative engineering solutions to deliver unprecedented performance. It is the same design principle of form and function in harmony as seen in classic Pininfarina cars reaching back to the Cisitalia 202 of 1947 and through more than 100 Ferraris, the most recent of which was launched this decade.
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The Battista will set new standards in performance and desirability for an electric car. It will be the first poster car for the EV-generation and the halo model for a range of luxury electric cars from Automobili Pininfarina. It is more than simply a new car reveal, but a pivotal moment in time for the new automotive environment: the first zero-emissions, Italian luxury car.
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Kenya Airways and Air Zimbabwe have signed an agreement that will see flights being directed to Zimbabwe in case of emergency in Nairobi.
This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Infrastructural Development, Mr. Pattison Mbiriri at the Air Traffic Controllers Day held in Masvingo.
Mr Mbiriri said the agreement shows that the country's airports are of international standards.
He addded that a number of airlines are expected to be flying into the country next year, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting in February.


Travel to the Caribbean and do a Disaster Management internship in Jamaica. You'll work with NGOs to help local communities prepare for and cope with the aftermath of disasters. This is a great way to get practical work experience in this area, and help those in need at the same time.
Jamaica is prone to several natural hazards including hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes, because of its geography. These disasters often have devastating effects on disadvantaged communities, and can drastically slow down the country's development. You'll work closely with local NGOs and communities to help people cope with natural disasters, and disaster management in general. You'll assist with public awareness campaigns, create education programmes, and train students and teachers in disaster management techniques.
This project is based in Manchester Parish and St. Elizabeth Parish, and you will live with a host family in one of these locations. Living with a host family will give you the chance to learn all about the local way of life in Jamaica. You will also have weekends off to explore with other interns and volunteers.
You should have completed at least one year of international development related studies or training.
Is this Disaster Management internship in Jamaica right for me?
This project is perfect for if you would like to gain practical experience in the field of disaster management and support disadvantaged communities. This internship will give you valuable insight into this line of work, as well add hands-on work experience to your CV.
To join this project, you must have completed at least one year of related university studies, and have a strong interest in disaster management and relief work. There are Projects Abroad staff available 24/7 should you need guidance or help with anything throughout your placement.
This internship runs throughout the year, and you can join at any time for a minimum of four weeks. Please be aware that we focus on different disasters at certain times of the year. From January to March, the focus is on earthquakes. From April to June, you will do more shelter inspections. Between June and November, the focus is on hurricanes.
What will I do at my Disaster Management placement in Jamaica?
You will create and present programmes teaching local schools, businesses, and communities about possible disaster scenarios and the impact that these could have on their lives. You will also share knowledge on how they can be properly prepared in times of crisis. Although we focus on all types of disasters, natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes happen most frequently in Jamaica, so our emphasis will be on preparing for these.
It is very important that people in each community are able to take charge in times of crisis. They need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage disasters, should they arise. You will create disaster plans and teach local people how to prepare for different disasters.
You will assist with creating comprehensive evacuation plans for schools and community centres. You will also coordinate drills in order for people to practice implementing these plans.
Part of our Disaster Management Project involves teaching local communities to respect and look after the natural environment.
As this project is always lacking enough personnel to carry out its goals, you will assist with running workshops to teach locals how to be prepared for disasters. You will also take part in campaigns aimed at raising awareness about the seriousness of such disasters.
Where in Jamaica will I work?
The Disaster Management Project is located in Mandeville, Manchester Parish, and St. Elizabeth Parish. You'll live with a local host family in Mandeville or Black River.
This is an administrative parish located in west-central Jamaica, in the county of Middlesex. Its capital is Mandeville, the largest town in Manchester Parish. There are many disadvantaged communities in this area, and there is a desperate need for better infrastructure in many parts.
This is one of Jamaica's largest parishes, located in the southwest of the island. Its capital, Black River, is situated at the mouth of the Black River, the widest river on the island. Black River is the centre of environmental tourism.
You will work in and around these areas, and will have the opportunity to explore and travel on weekends. In general, Jamaica is a lush, mountainous island with turquoise beaches, pounding waterfalls, and exciting hiking trails. You will have a chance to visit the Bob Marley museum, explore markets, and relax on beautiful beaches.
When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Projects Abroad staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on our Jamaica Arrival Procedures page.
A typical day on this placement will begin at 8.30am, and will run until around 1.30pm. You'll start the day with a home-cooked breakfast with your host family before heading out. On your first day, you will be shown how to get to your placement by our staff, and we'll introduce you to your new colleagues.
You should be prepared to work after hours at certain times for special events. You're expected to be hard-working and punctual at all times, as this is a professional programme.
You will spend your time either in the NGO office, developing presentations and disaster plans and meeting with members of NGOs, or out on fieldwork days. Field days will involve assisting with education programmes about the dangers of natural and man-made disasters, and teaching local communities how to prepare for such disasters.
You will have weekends free to explore the area with fellow interns or other volunteers, or to spend time with your host family, learning more about the Jamaican way of life.
Mandeville is less likely to be affected than other parts of Jamaica, but it may be the case that a disaster does happen while you're here. If this does take place, you can help with the response, which would mean longer working hours than normal. This is also more likely to happen in hurricane season, from June to November each year.
However, please be aware that this is outside of your normal disaster management work, and we cannot guarantee that you'll get involved in disaster response work.
What are the aims and impact of the Disaster Management Project in Jamaica?
The aim of this project is to support local NGOs in their efforts to manage both natural and man-made disasters in Jamaica.
Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can hold communities back, and slow down development. This is especially devastating in developing countries where growth is slow and resources for disaster recovery are scarce. Since independence, Jamaica has experienced high levels of debt, unemployment, and poverty, which has left a large portion of the population extremely vulnerable in times of disaster.
We've partnered with local NGOs to educate local communities on the dangers of natural disasters, as well as to formulate comprehensive disaster recovery plans. The project aims to teach locals to respect and look after the natural environment through recycling programmes, and to mitigate disasters in any way possible.
You'll also train students, teachers and community members in disaster management.
Join this internship and help us empower local communities, as you gain invaluable disaster management work experience while in Jamaica.
The project definitely intrigued me. I've been a British Red Cross volunteer for a while and always had an interest in emergency planning and how communities cope with disasters.
You'll stay with a host family in Mandeville. They will welcome you into their home, eager to share their customs and have you teach them about your own culture. We believe that this is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of Jamaica and have a truly unique experience.
When you think of the tropical Caribbean, Jamaica is one of the first countries that comes to mind. With its white-sand beaches and vibrant culture, this island nation has a lot to offer. It's an amazing location to volunteer in, and explore during your free time.
The local cuisine is definitely worth trying, with tasty dishes like Jamaican patties and jerk chicken. You can enjoy these at seaside restaurants and then head down to the sea for a cooling swim in the ocean.
With a rich culture and friendly locals, exploring markets and museums is a must-do. Visiting the famous Bob Marley Museum in Kingston makes for an enlightening weekend trip. While you're there, you can also tour Fort Charles and the National Heroes Park.
There will be other volunteers working on different projects in Jamaica while you're there. This means you can choose to explore independently or connect with other volunteers and travel as a group.


SETTING UP THE OPERATION Together with the PM, you will prepare the kick-off meeting with the client and define the framework of the open innovation challengeYou will need to build the platform: don't worry, you don't need to have super-geeky skills, but it will be appreciated if you already have some basic HTML/CSS skills and/or if you want to learn!Coordinate with the different teams (communication, business developers, design, etc). As PM, you are THE missing link between the different departments.
ORGANISING THE FINAL EVENT You will have to organise the entire final event from beginning to end: check on venues/catering providers, follow-up with participants' attendance Post-challenge: follow-up with travel expenses invoices of all the participants + participate in the debriefing meeting.
• You have excellent Japanese skills and have a great level in English.
• You have a deep passion for innovation, and you would like to be part of our project to become THE go-between in Asia.
• You love difficult challenges and you are ready to take on this ONE!
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Praising top performers keeps employees motivated and reinforces organizational expectations and goals. From the idea's inception to the reward's culmination, we'll help you deliver tangible results, boost employee morale and drive growth.
For a valued clients' yearly sales incentive trip, we were tasked with designing spaces that struck a balance between work and play.
We coordinated and managed over 10 event setups, ranging from poolside receptions to business sessions, for two waves of winners across the Atlantis Paradise Island's 141 seaside acres in the Bahamas.
This incentive trip not only encouraged the top sales people to drive profit growth, but also afforded leadership teams invaluable insight through breakout and Q&A sessions that could only be provided by top winners.
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Each individual cup is made of Aluminum and is tapered in design with an outside diameter of just over 1 7/8" at the top and tapers down to about 1 5/8" at the bottom. The cup is about one and a quarter inch deep. Each cup has a pin frog ( Kenzan) attached to the bottom of the cup made out of Stainless Steel Pins set in a lead zinc base. The cup is painted a Traditional Flat Black color. I also have these same Kenzan in an Antique Copper Color .
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The Future of Oil Demand Is Being Reshaped by Virus Lockdowns
Dan Murtaugh
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(Bloomberg) -- Richie Merzian is still thinking about oil a lot in his professional capacity, but these days he's using much less of it.
The Australian energy and climate change researcher used to drive daily to his office and his kids' daycare, while occasionally flying to international conferences. Now he works from his home in suburban Canberra and makes presentations to large investors online from his living room.
These radical changes in mobility are being repeated globally, a shift that socked oil demand and caused a historic price collapse gutting companies and government balance sheets. What's less clear, and of great importance to researchers like Merzian as well as oil traders, investors and executives, is which of these extreme shifts in work, travel and commerce may permanently alter consumption.
"I don't even carry keys around in my pocket anymore, because I don't ever need to jump in the car," Merzian said. "We've shifted the norm. You can't push things this far along and expect them to snap back."
Government efforts to keep people at home and slow the spread of the disease have wiped out more than 30% of global oil demand. Excess crude is filling up storage tanks so fast it drove U.S. futures into negative prices for the first time ever this week.
There's no consensus on how fast demand will recover. Some analysts, including at consultant Wood Mackenzie Ltd. and bank Citigroup Inc., see a rebound as early as next year that will push consumption beyond 2019's record levels.
Others see a slower pace. Eurasia Group, for instance, expects the recovery to be years away when the impact of the virus is combined with increased spending on clean energy from some leading economies. Even before the current crisis many, including leaders of some of the world's biggest oil companies, expected demand to peak in the next decade.
One thing is clear: As transport and petrochemicals make up more than half of total oil use, how these new attitudes and behaviors stick will play an important role in shaping the future of the crude market.
"People are adapting to a more local existence and living off more sustainable activities," said Damien Courvalin, an analyst at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. They're "consuming less globally-produced fresh food, producing less waste with a more conservative approach to consumption, all of which may have lasting impacts on demand."
With the world months away from beginning to recover some semblance of normalcy, it's too early to tell for sure what a post-virus world will look like. Still, these are some of the areas where experts will be watching for signs of long-term impact:
Goldman's Courvalin estimates that commuting and air travel account for 16 million barrels a day of global oil demand, which "may never return to their prior levels."
Business travel is likely to be among the hardest hit sectors. Companies will be keen to keep travel budgets lean after learning just how much business can be done successfully over video-conference. For some people, it will take years before they're comfortable sitting in a cramped tube with hundreds of strangers. And for jet-setters who can't wait to travel again, international flight restrictions and quarantines will likely last much longer than local lockdowns.
"People will continue to stay close to home. Countries will not open up again so easily," said Vincent Elbhar, co-founder and strategic adviser at Zug, Switzerland-based GZC Investment Management, which oversees $200 million. "It's not just a crisis and then we move on business as usual. This, for me, is a lasting phenomenon."
When it comes to gasoline, there are two shifts pulling in opposite directions.
On the one hand, public transport is taking a beating thanks to "social distancing" -- basically, staying away from other people, especially in crowds. Commuters will instead opt for more isolated forms of transport, including private cars, which will require more fuel to move the same number of people.
The numbers are telling from China, the biggest oil consumer after the U.S. and the first country recovering from lockdowns. About 50 million fewer people are riding inter-city buses now than in mid-January, according to BloombergNEF. Meanwhile, the number of vehicles on the country's highways has soared to several million more daily than at the same time last year.
"After such an external disruption, what will happen is people will avoid public transportation and have an increased reliance on cars," said Cuneyt Kazokoglu, a London-based oil analyst for consultancy FGE. "That will elevate gasoline demand."
Meanwhile, efforts to break the spread of the virus are forcing the business world to undergo a global work-from-home experiment. Some fraction of companies and people may decide that such arrangements are preferable and will continue on a semi-permanent basis.
In car-crazy cities like Houston and Los Angeles, even a small shift can have a big impact. About 5% of Americans worked from home in 2014. If that figure doubles post-virus, the U.S. would lose about 94,000 barrels a day of gasoline consumption, according to BNEF analyst David Doherty. If every American worked one day a week from home, it would reduce demand by 376,000 barrels a day, more oil produced than OPEC members Gabon and Equatorial Guinea combined.
"Companies are going to say our employees are quite productive, we can do with 50% less office space," said Gavin Thompson, Asia-Pacific vice-chairman for consultancy Wood Mackenzie Ltd. "In Western Europe and the U.S., at the very least, you'll see a sustained and permanent move toward more working from home."
While shopping is already undergoing a long-term shift online, the virus has escalated it from something that's nice to have to something people need. There may be no going back for those who learn to go online for everything from groceries to professional hair salon equipment.
In the near term, retail reliant on delivery trucks instead of driving to the store means a shift to more diesel than gasoline, a boon for the fuel that's so far been more resilient than others.
"Now people are used to shipping goods to their home, it's affordable, it's reliable," said Per Magnus Nysveen, senior partner at Oslo-based consultancy Rystad Energy AS. "That will shift demand toward diesel."
In the longer term, though, it could be net-negative for oil demand: while people going shopping don't pay a lot of attention to fuel efficiency, large delivery firms do. Fleets can also speed the transition to electric vehicles because they use their trucks more often than individuals, which means the savings from lower energy prices can more quickly offset the higher up-front purchase cost.
Single-use plastics, under growing attack by governments and environmentalists, could get a boost in the post-virus world. More deliveries means more demand for bubble wrap and other plastic packaging, while safety-conscious consumers are more likely to demand plastic-wrapped produce.
The perceived positives for safety and sanitation may turn the tide against single-use plastic bans that had been proliferating before the virus, said FGE's Kazokoglu. Governments may decide instead to focus their efforts on disposal and recycling.
"The virus taught people the value of single-use plastics," he said. "Food packaging, the medical sector. Without single-use plastics, it's impossible."


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Do you believe that theatre needs to use words in order to effectively tell a story? Sadly, I think the sentiment of most people would cause them to answer "yes" to that question. Which is a shame since humans have been enacting stories without using words for millenniums. The tradition is long, varied, and wonderful and is still being honored by theatre artists around the world. With Synetic Theatre, those living in the Washington, D.C. area have a world-class movement theatre at their doorsteps. And Synetic Theatre's current production, My Father's Dragon, is a vivid demonstration of the power contained in physical movement, aided by lights, props, and music, to unlock the imagination.
Resisting the urge to provide a history of the use of "silent" physicality to tell stories (wordless theatre), I'm going to limit myself to bemoaning the scorn felt by many Americans regarding mime and silent films. The vaudeville tradition that many of the actors brought to filmmaking in the medium's nascent stage gave us performances that are far more layered and creative than most people give them credit for. Likewise, and extending the definition of mime to things like Commedia dell'Arte and the Noh theatre of Japan (begging the pardon of purists), wordless movement theatre has a rich history of providing audiences with enjoyable and meaningful performances that are denied to many due to a cultural prejudice towards the art of miming and real clown-work.
I've had some training in mime and movement work, and am fascinated (and in awe) of actors who can effectively tell a story using just their bodies and facial expressions. I would love for everybody to embrace the artform, too. While I can only do so much in encouraging others to discover the magical storytelling of movement theatre, I can do a lot in sowing the seeds of appreciation in the lives of my children. Thankfully, Synetic Theatre is making my job much easier. For others, friends and readers of this website who live in the DMV, I strongly encourage you to check out Synetic Theatre.
Steeped in the traditions of dance, movement theatre, technology, and visual arts, Synetic Theatre is led by its cofounders Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili. Known for producing wordless Shakespeare (my daughter is looking forward to their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream this spring), Synetic Theatre has introduced DC area audiences to the joy and magic of movement theatre. Its latest production, My Father's Dragon, is geared towards children, but adults will enjoy it, too. My wife and I enjoyed the performance we saw almost as much as our kids did.
At one point, towards the beginning of the play, out of the corner of my eye I saw my son fall out of his seat. He's eight, so I wasn't too concerned, but I did turn to check on him. He was lying on the floor doubled up in laughter at the comic antics playing out on the stage. Over the years, I've become increasingly annoyed at the staid, stuffy rules of etiquette to which theatre audiences are expected to conform. I'll never forgot watching Michael Jordan's "shot," the one where he switched hands in mid-air during the 1991 NBA Finals. Unrestrained in my physical response, I jumped off the couch in awe of what I had just witnessed. Theatre should have moments that provoke unrestrained physical responses from the audience, too. In turn, the audience should feel free to respond without censor. I saw an example of that watching my son enjoy Synetic Theatre's My Father's Dragon.
Throughout the show, every time I would glance over at my son, he was rapturously engaged in the play – from unrestrained delight to mesmerized worry. Even my jaded, "cool" thirteen-year-old daughter was held captive by what was unfolding on the stage. Her face betrayed that the magic of Synetic Theatre had taken over her imagination. Her movements in the seat were propelled by the rhythm of the story's beats playing in front of her. Really, and I may be biased, but the reactions of my son and daughter should be all you need in order to be sold. However, in case there are some who reject the notion that the proof is in the pudding, I'll break down some of the details of Synetic Theatre's production of My Father's Dragon.
Since Phil Charlwood's set reminds me of my first production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, I may be biased. That being said, before the play begins, with lights shimmering and shadowing through the unseen leaves (lighting design by Ian Claar) the magical forest pulls you into the imaginative feast before all the guests are even seated at the table. Once the feast begins, the audience is brought into a world of friendship, courage, and adventure.
The cast, led by Sharisse Taylor (Cat) and Scott Whalen (Elmer Elevator) doesn't misplay a beat. And, without the normal crutch of words, the beats are complex, varied, and come quickly. Yet, with deftness and joyful energy, the cast of My Father's Dragon unfolds the story in ways that provoke laughter, concern, empathy, sorrow, and joy. For those who are skeptical that a story can be told without words, go and prove me wrong. Although, I'm willing to bet that it won't take long for the performances to draw you in and cause you to forget that you once believed a script is necessary for good theatre.
Aiding the actors' facial expressions and physicality, the choreography, under the direction of Tori Tolentino, taps into the audience's imagination with a spellbinding power that propels the story forward but without sacrificing nuance. For me, one of the highlights was Elmer Elevator dancing in the city as he busked. In the moment, his audience, the ensemble (Justin Bell, Kat Gardenas-Cruz, and Nutsa Tediashvili), was under Elmer's sway. Herding, prodding, and engaging, the safe assumption is that Elmer's flimsy hat will be filled to the brim with coins upon the completion of his performance. Sadly, and foreshadowing what often happens in bad theatre (which My Father's Dragon is not), once the dance is completed, Elmer's hold over the townspeople fades. The trance is proven to be illusionary. For me, that's one of the overriding subtexts. The cynical and the self-described sophisticated are not the right audience for committed performers. Thankfully, as Elmer follows Cat into the magical forest, he find his audience and overcomes them through his courageous use of the many common objects held within his backpack.
Stepping out of the review for a moment, there are two lessons for theatre lovers in Elmer's mastery over the creatures in the forest: 1. Courage is a must in the making of theatre. 2. An audience that gives itself over to mystery and fun is an important part of storytelling. In other words, courage is required of the audience, too.
Of course, audiences are aided when the cast and production throw the doors to the world of imagination wide open and compel them in. We enter the unknown together. And Synetic Theatre's My Father's Dragon defies the sullen and dull, tapping into the part of us that remembers that we are made in the image of the Great Storyteller. Helping prop the door to the world of imagination wide open are Matthew McGee's puppets.
The forest creatures are magnificently rendered by McGee and masterfully manipulated by the ensemble. Tolentino's choreographed use of the space brought the audience further and further into the forest until even we believed that the energetic puppets were swirling around us. The entire cast did an excellent job of not only controlling the puppets but also embodying the puppets through their own physical movement as they moved around the stage. A special shout-out needs to be given to Nutsa Tediashvili's work with the mouse puppet. If you want to see a master-class in letting go and not allowing fear to encroach into any part of a performance, I commend you Tediashvili's work with the mouse puppet. Her movements, facial expressions, and control of the puppet melded into a single entity telling the story of the curious mouse. I loved it and my kids loved it.
My Father's Dragon runs until January 6, not a lot of time left to see this wonderful show. If you already appreciate movement theatre, you'll appreciate Synetic Theatre's current production. If you have yet to experience movement theatre, My Father's Dragon makes a great introduction to the rich artistry of wordless theatre developed by theatre artists over generations.
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Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok and Cold War 2
Channelnewsasia.com — Cinema legend Chow Yun Fat, "Heavenly King" Aaron Kwok and Taiwanese heartthrob Eddie Peng will be in Singapore next month to promote their upcoming Hong Kong police blockbuster Cold War 2.
Fans can catch a glimpse of their favourite leading men on the evening of Jul 5 when the trio will be gracing the red carpet at Marina Bay Sands Skating Rink before attending the Singapore Gala Premiere of Cold War 2 at the Sands Theatre.
The original Cold War was the highest grossing Hong Kong film in 2012 and it went on to bring in worldwide box-office receipts of US$50 million. The action thriller, which saw police under siege and betrayed by a mole, also dominated the Hong Kong Film Awards, collecting nine prizes including best film, best director, best screenplay and the best actor gong for Tony Leung Ka Fai.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding this sequel, not only because the first film ended on a cliffhanger, but also because of the addition to the cast of superstar Chow, who joins returning cast members Kwok, Peng and Leung. The showdown between the three veteran actors Chow, Kwok and Leung Ka Fai has been touted as the scene to look out for.
Arguably one of the biggest international stars to come out of Asia thanks to Hollywood films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Chow is well known to balance his career with acting roles in both Asian and Hollywood fare. He has made relatively few films in recent years, lately enjoying success with smash hit gambling comedy From Vegas to Macau and its sequel, as well as The Monkey King.
The promotional event comes hot on the heels of the star-studded Sony Summit, which saw the likes of Tom Hanks, Ron Howard and Melissa McCarthy visiting Singapore to publicize some of the latest Hollywood blockbusters such as the remake of Ghostbusters. Cold War 2 will open in Singapore, China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Hong Kong cinemas on Jul 8.
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you bug me baby
It's no secret that I watch a lot of television, with a certain affinity for TV shows from my youth. I love the sitcoms with preposterous premises that were the staples of my formative years. Watching them now, however, I find these shows quaint and endearing in their awfulness.
Most sitcoms featured a cast of likeable characters — a sweet mom, a friendly dad, a helpful neighbor, a loyal coworker, a jovial hillbilly who suddenly comes into a large sum of money. You know, everyday folks to which the home viewer could relate. A lot of shows, however, featured an annoying character. Someone whose sole purpose was to be irritating. I'm not talking about a character like Barney Fife, the hapless deputy sheriff on The Andy Griffith Show. Sure, Barney had his annoying moments, but he meant well. He was sincerely trying to help. He was just a little overanxious, longing for some real police action among the day-to-day tedium of cats stuck up in a tree or making coffee to sober up Otis the drunk. Sheriff Andy knew that Barney was not malicious, just zealous and proud. Also, Don Knotts was awarded five Emmys for his performance and he was a favorite of the viewing audience. In 1999, TV Guide ranked him ninth on its "50 Greatest TV Characters of All Time" list — so someone liked him. Although I love The Andy Griffith Show, I find the character of Barney thoroughly annoying in the majority of episodes, but I am in the overwhelming minority.
I'm also not talking about characters like Dennis Mitchell, the rascally main focus of Dennis the Menace. Sure, the point of the show is that he's annoying, but he does mean well and, at times he can be endearing. I also don't mean Mr. Mooney, Gale Gordon's character from The Lucy Show. First of all, anyone who has to put up with Lucille Ball gets an automatic pass, but Mr. Mooney is just doing his job and Lucy is the real cause of his ire. I'm not talking about mildly annoying characters, like Dwayne Schneider on One Day at a Time or Steve Urkel on Family Matters. Yeah, they were annoying, but they genuinely meant well and weren't necessarily toxic. The kind of characters I am singling out are annoying for the sake of being annoying. They have no endearing qualities. They are selfish and mean for no other reason than stroking their own ego. Their actions are not beneficial to anyone but themselves. There are three of these jerks that I wish to expose.
Jerk.
First, there's Larry Tate, the weaselly, wafflely president of the advertising firm of McMann and Tate on the sitcom Bewitched. Larry is a jerk, first and foremost. He appears to be a friend of star employee Darrin Stephens and his wife Samantha, but, in reality, he is not. Usually accompanied by an important client, Larry barges unannounced into the Stephens' home. He contradicts and questions Darrin's pitches, belittling his midnight-oiled efforts, as he second and third guesses the client's reactions. When a particular ad campaign is inevitably rescued by Samantha's contribution of witchcraft, Larry jumps on the congratulatory bandwagon at the first glimmer of approval from his client. In the next breath, Larry threatens to fire Darrin if he pulls a stunt like this again. A stunt like what, you ungrateful asshole? Saving your non-creative butt? What sort of input did you have in the development this ad campaign when Darrin was toiling nights and weekends before there was such a thing as "working from home." Larry Tate is a dick and Darrin doesn't need his wishy-washy, non-committal, two-faced bullshit. Plus, when Larry is at their home — whether invited or just showing up — he drains their liquor cabinet.
Then there's Dr. Alfred Bellows, the ever-suspicious and ridiculously nosey NASA psychiatrist on I Dream of Jeannie. Prior to discovering a mysterious bottle on a beach in the South Pacific, we can only assume that astronaut Tony Nelson was a normal guy. But after uncorking that bottle, Tony's life was changed considerably when he unleashed an ancient (and adorable) genie who promised to grant his every wish. Now, granted, we don't know what sort of guy Tony was before he found that bottle, but he was a good-looking 34 year-old bachelor astronaut in Cocoa Beach, Florida. I'm sure he was hitting the singles bars and hooking up on a regular basis. That behavior must have appeared "normal" to the base psychiatrist. Suddenly, he has a hot blond living in his house and Dr, Bellows doesn't like it one little bit. Why? Why does this bother him? Was he jealous? I suppose, although Mrs. Bellows was pretty attractive and way out of his league. Okay, so, Dr. Bellows thought he saw some unusual things in and around the Nelson house... while he was peering in the windows looking for something unusual. What kind of career sabotage was he planning? Why did he have it in for Major Tony Nelson? Tony seemed to be handling his assigned duties well. He didn't behave in a manner that was detrimental to any space exploration mission. He was still a capable astronaut. If anything, having Jeannie around made him a better astronaut. But Dr. Bellows was a self-serving, meddling jerk. He was bent on convincing everyone at NASA that there was something off about Tony Nelson. In reality, Dr. Bellows was the only one who witnessed strange goings-on. You would think that after failing to get any of the top brass to believe his accusations, he would have given up after the first couple of instances. But no! Dr. Bellows kept it up for five seasons! What was his problem? He appeared to be the crazy one! Why didn't NASA dismiss him for incompetence? Dr. Bellows didn't benefit anyone. Not the space program, his fellow officers, the medical profession... or genies. Just himself.
I have saved the best — or in this case — the worst for last. The single most annoying character — in my qualified, long-time television watching opinion — is Lew Marie, the overbearing father of budding actress Ann Marie on That Girl. Played to the most grating degree by actor Lew Parker, this character's main purpose is to antagonize everyone with whom he comes in contact. He has an instant dislike for Ann's affable boyfriend Donald Hollinger. He criticizes, berates and insults every move poor Donald makes. Donald loves Lew's daughter (Hey! Who wouldn't?!?) and he is unnecessarily cordial and often forgiving of his future father-in-law. But, still the cranky Lew is relentless, unjustly flinging put-downs at Donald at every opportunity, sometimes creating those opportunities. Ann is also the target of her father's irascible persona. Nearly every episode of That Girl includes a scene in which Lew Marie threatens to physically drag his daughter back to the safe cocoon of Brewster, New York where she can give up her ridiculous dream of becoming an actress and work in her father's restaurant. Cute-as-a-button actress Marlo Thomas was 28 when That Girl premiered in 1965. She was not a kid. As the series progressed, she took jobs as a fashion model, commercial pitch girl, Broadway and television actress and dancer. It's not like she was a helpless failure. She was a working actress, hustling auditions and landing good roles. She did not need "Daddy's help." Yet, Daddy felt perfectly at home meddling in Ann's life — often misconstruing situations and perceiving them as dangerous to his daughter. He continually misinterpreted phone messages. He would overhear a conversation from the next room — or through a wall with the aid of an amplifying water glass — and invariably jump to the wrong conclusion. Lew Marie served only to benefit himself. He didn't really care about the welfare of Ann. He knew she could take care of herself, She knew she could take care of herself. It is my understanding that the relationship between Ann Marie and her father was based on the real-life relationship between Marlo Thomas and her father, entertainer Danny Thomas. I never liked Danny Thomas. I didn't find him funny. I found him to be smug, condescending and overbearing. In his long-running series Make Room for Daddy, he, too, was a jerk for the sake of being a jerk. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... or something like that.
I like to think that television writing and character development has improved over the decades since Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie and That Girl graced the airwaves. But it really hasn't.
Just ask Kimmy Gibbler or Ross Geller.
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misty watercolor memories
One of the first things I did when I finally broke down and joined the wonderful world of Facebook, was join some groups. I joined a few that appeared to show appreciation for several TV shows from my youth, specifically The Munsters and the original Batman series from 1966. The Batman group went south real fast, as it was hacked and overtaken by a fierce political faction that bombarded the defenseless group with vicious, unrelated-to-Batman posts. The Munsters group just got boring after I saw the fifth consecutive photo of Al Lewis sneering at the camera in full "Grandpa" makeup. I have since left both groups.
I also joined an "Adrienne Barbeau Appreciation" group, if only to post my tale of my meeting with the actress to see what sorts of feedback it elicited. The response was mostly positive, until it turned into a free-for-all with unwelcome, sexist comments that crossed the line of decorum several times. After repetitive doctored photos of Ms. Barbeau were posted in this group, I left.
I also joined a group devoted to my elementary school. This one was initially joyful. I was reminded of incidents and people I hadn't thought about in decades. I saw class pictures that instantly brought back vivid memories — some good, some not so good. The more I read, the wider my smile grew. I saw references to long-forgotten teachers made by equally unrecalled classmates. The conversations were cheerful, misty-eyed chronicles of times gone by. It was very sweet and sentimental and — as much as you might not believe it — I can be a pretty sentimental guy. Yes, I can!
One particular comment thread that I followed exuded endless and unwavering praise for a particular sixth grade teacher named Mr. Waggoner. "He was my favorite!," was the general consensus, with others offering more personal details.
"He was an inspiration!"
"He was so cool!"
"He taught me so much!"
...and on and on and on. Mr. Waggoner was a big, barrel-chested he-man with coiffed hair, thick sideburns and a flashy wardrobe right out of Hollywood. He sported huge-knotted neckties to complement his fashionable wide-lapeled sport jackets. His pearly-white smile melted the hearts of his female students and their moms alike. The boys appreciated (and were maybe a bit envious of) his rough-and-tumble persona and rugged appearance. Needless to say, the guy was well-loved and made quite a long-lasting impression.
I, however, did not have Mr. Waggoner for a teacher. My teacher, that year, was a first-year, unsure, awkward young lady who looked as though she had stepped off the set of To Sir with Love. But, I often saw Mr. Waggoner walking the halls, his chest puffed out and a pair of mirrored aviator sunglasses perched on his head for easy accessibly in case his services were required for schoolyard duty in the bright sunshine.
As I read the comments and endless accolades for Mr. Waggoner, I scowled to myself. I had a different impression of the beloved teacher. My memory was formed years after I had left elementary school. My memory was just as vivid as those cherished by a bunch of nearly sixty year-olds, now frequenting Facebook for a chance to relive their youth.
I graduated from high school in 1979. During my high school years, I made friends with some people who attended my elementary school, but I did not know them then. Sure, I maintained relationships with those that I had known since first grade, but the more "open" atmosphere allowed for more outreaching friendships. My best friend in high school was Alan. Alan and I were nearly inseparable for four years. Alan was a student at my elementary school, but our friendship didn't meld until high school.
The day after graduation, Alan and I thought it would be fun to visit our elementary school. Despite nursing mild hangovers, Alan and I gathered up our newly-acquired yearbooks and headed to a school whose hallways we had not darkened in years. We effortlessly entered the school, as it was 1979 — years before rampant school shootings and terrorist attacks required prison-like security measures. Nobody gave us a second look as we roamed the hallways — hallways that appeared much smaller and compact than they did in our collective memories. We looked through the narrow glass window of each classroom door until we spotted a teacher we recognized. Finally, at the end of a top-floor hallway, we saw Mr. Waggoner at the front of his classroom. We brazenly knocked on the door. He opened the door with a grin and invited us into his classroom. Mr. Waggoner looked nearly the same as we had remembered, except for a few gray hairs now mingling with the jet black ones at his temples. He was still wearing up-to-the-minute fashions and he still had a brilliant smile. Mr. Waggoner introduced us to his classroom as two former students, although neither Alan nor I had him for a teacher. I remember being taken aback by how little sixth-graders were. We thought we were "hot shit" in sixth grade and now we stood before a roomful of veritable babies!
Mr. Waggoner offered "congratulations" as he took a yearbook from one of us and began thumbing through the hefty volume. He was perusing the glossy pages when he suddenly stopped on a large, candid photograph of a particularly attractive female classmate. Mr. Waggoner pointed to her ample breasts and made an extremely — and I mean EXTREMELY — inappropriate remark in a low voice that only Alan and I could hear. Here he was, in front of a classroom filled with 11 year-olds, speaking to two 18 year-old former students and yet, still felt compelled to make a macho locker-room comment of an overtly sexual nature.
This incident happened 41 years ago and I still think about it as though it happened yesterday.
So, I as a new member of my elementary school's group, I related my story in direct contrast to popular opinion. Yeah, I knew it was probably a mistake as soon as I clicked the "post" button, but I never claimed to be a genius. Within a minute, I got a reply telling me that my post was inappropriate. I understand that the group was made up of an overwhelming majority of folks who have only the fondest memories of Mr. Waggoner and can't possibly face the fact that he is not the sainted figure they remember... that someone else may have a different opinion. Soon, the chastising replies directed at me came thick and fast. I deleted my original post and possibly learned my lesson. Although I still comment here and there in this group, I have not participated in any further conversation regarding Mr. Waggoner.
Just this week, a member of my elementary school's Facebook group announced that Mr. Waggoner had passed away at the age of 88. The outpouring of grief and love was astounding, with dozens of people offering memories of a beloved figure, so influential in their lives.
No. I did not comment.
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promises something for everyone
Boy, do I miss going on a cruise. Actually, my wife really misses going on a cruise, but she begins her lamenting as soon as our current cruise pulls into home port. As much as I love cruising, I at least wait until there is a worldwide pandemic to begin thinking of how much I miss cruising.
I remember when Mrs. Pincus booked our first cruise way back in 2013. I was not really happy with the thought of spending a week floating in the middle of the ocean with a bunch of strangers — playing shuffleboard, participating in some sort of dance class by the pool and wearing a tuxedo to dine at the Captain's Table. You see, my only frame of reference for going on a cruise came from The Love Boat.
From 1977 until 1986, I relished in the exotic locales, cheesy plotlines and familiar crewmembers that flashed across my television screen on a weekly basis — sometimes taking twice its allotted hour-long time slot to tell a tale filled with more intrigue than normal. I knew the Pacific Princess inside and out — from the split-level dining room, to the Acapulco Lounge to the secluded Pirates Cove where one could find a sympathetic ear from Isaac, apparently the sole bartender aboard. The staterooms depicted on The Love Boat were spacious and luxurious, decked out with full curtain-and-valance ensembles, wall-sized paintings and king-size beds (or twins with two feet of maneuvering space between). There was a large dresser and a bureau (those are two separate pieces of furniture) and a full bathroom with a door that doesn't hit anything when opened. Guests would regularly invite other guests into their cabin for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, hanky-panky or climbing into a two-piece horse costume to fool a couple of kids.
On my first cruise, I mistook the corridor to access our room for a "staff-only" passageway, due to its narrow span and the tiny doors that lined its walls. The actual room — once I wedged our suitcases through the door — was closet-like in size with just a few inches of buffer between the bed and the adjacent walls. The bathroom was bisected by a thin curtain that served (unsuccessfully, we would later discover) to contain the shower water from entering the rest of the room. The streamlined toilet jutted out awkwardly from a wall, its jet-engine flushing mechanism activated by a small button an inch above the unit, alongside an ominous sign warning that flushing should only be attempted with the lid closed. I am doing my best not to say the room was so small that you had to step into the hallway to change your mind... but I fear I'm going to fail.
The dining room on The Love Boat was huge and the showroom was tiny with a small stage jammed with musicians, barely leaving enough room for Charo to shake her cuchi-cuchis. There appeared to be just three bars on the ship — one at the pool, one in the Acapulco Lounge and the aforementioned Pirates Cove. The always jovial and accommodating Isaac Washington seemed to man all three, even donning an eyepatch and striped tunic to match the buccaneer theming. I can tell you for a fact that if ships only had three bars, they would invariably tip over from the lopsided distribution of patron weight. The showrooms, on the other hand, are multi-deck affairs, some with stadium seating in the upper tiers and intimate booth and theater seating on the main floor. The stages are pretty elaborate, employing trap doors, hydraulic risers, props and lighting and more than enough room to contain a dozen Charos and all the cuchi-cuchi energy they could muster.
Which brings me to the other crew members. There was Burl "Gopher" Smith, the ship's yeoman purser — a position so vital that the chief purser was never seen, leaving Gopher to fumble through the cruise, chasing after Doc Bricker's cast-offs, hiding from the captain and tripping over his own feet. Doc Bricker was a baffling character. He greeted arriving passengers, assisting in checking them in and providing directions to their accommodations. He also surveyed the group for those who displayed symptoms of illness as well as those female passengers on whom he could perform a "skirt-ectomy" by the time they dock in Puerto Vallarta. I have been on eight cruises and I have never seen the ship's doctor.
Cruise director Julie McCoy — with her cockeyed smile and look of constant bewilderment — is the antithesis of every cruise director I have ever encountered. Most real-life cruise directors are pulsating balls of pure energy, injecting a feeling of fun and excitement where ever they go. They are on 24 hours a day! Some are more on than others, but all subscribe to the same basic philosophy: "The passengers must have a good time all the time!" Cruise directors are in show business and the entire ship is their stage. There is no time to have a quiet, candlelit dinner with Tony Roberts when you got a ship full drunk and uncoordinated Baby Boomers who came to dance and sing along to the best of Motown. I swear I've seen some cruise directors in two places at the same time — leading a lesson in dancing like Michael Jackson and, minutes later in another part of the ship, reading "Green Eggs and Ham" to a bunch of over-stimulated children. Besides, cruise staff are not permitted to, shall we say, "interact romantically" with the passengers. I'm pretty sure that, when you're asleep, they are below deck, fucking each other any way. The only thing that real cruise directors have in common with TV's Julie McCoy is the cocaine usage. How else can they keep up that energy?
Then there is the captain — stern but lovable Merrill Stubing. I have only seen the actual ship's captain of any ship we've sailed on when he showed up on "Pose with the Ship's Captain" picture night and during an informal question and answer session, finally debunking the theory that there are shirtless guys below deck shoveling coal into boilers like in Titanic. Otherwise, the captain is sequestered on the bridge, driving the goddamn ship! He isn't mingling with the passengers, showing them where Promenade 215 is or joking with his college professor who said he'd never amount to anything. His look-alike brother isn't boarding and he isn't laughing off "bald jokes" from his barely-competent crew. He's navigating storm-affected waters for the quickest possible route to get your pasty white ass on a beach by 10 AM tomorrow morning... of course, that's after you've downed a stack of fifteen pancakes and a couple of Sea Day Brunch Bloody Marys. See? No time to court Marion Ross or help his ship-bound daughter with her algebra homework.
According to The Love Boat, the entire ship is effortlessly managed by five crew members, a couple of whom don't really seem to do anything. Sure, Al Molinaro was an ill-tempered chef in one episode and Abe Vigoda was a beleaguered steward in another, but Isaac and Gopher seemed to be pulling double duty waiting tables. In reality, the buffet alone has hundreds of workers silently putting out more food for the perpetually-famished diners. Others are stealthily clearing tables and sweeping up the messes left by finicky and frustrated children. Still others are behind the scenes whipping up familiar and gourmet fare on a scale that rivals a summer camp, an army base or a federal prison. The formal dining rooms are run like clockwork and never have I witnessed a waiter lose his footing and slam a multilayer cake into the captain's lap — a mishap that occurs at least once an episode.
And never have I seen someone fall into the pool fully clothed.
I miss cruising. But at least I have Love Boat as an unrelatable distraction while I'm waiting to cruise again.
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you do what you wanna do
My mom made great iced tea. She made it all the time, often four or five times a week during the hot months of the summer. Our family would drink it regularly, downing several glasses each during dinner. Even my dad, who was very particular about what he consumed — he never ate pizza and he never drank Coca-Cola — happily drank my mother's iced tea. When guests would come to our house, my mom always made sure she had a pitcher or two of her iced tea ready to be served, because she knew that someone would ask for a glass within minutes of their arrival. Even my friends would refer to my mom's iced tea as "World Famous."
Because my mom's iced tea was so downright delicious, folks would often ask for the recipe. My mom was only too happy to give the recipe — one that she concocted herself — to anyone who made the request. She would even write it down to make sure all of the ingredients and procedures were included correctly. Actually, the recipe wasn't at all complicated. But, if it wasn't followed correctly, it wouldn't taste like my mother's iced tea.
First off, she used a brand of tea bags called "Swee Touch Nee." Back in the 1960s, this brand wasn't always readily available at our regular supermarket. Sure, they stocked it sometimes, but other times, my mom would have to hit some out-of-the-way market or smaller grocery store to track down the main component that made her iced tea her iced tea. The recipe called for ten tea bags for a half-gallon batch... and she only made it in half-gallon batches. Then, she would fill up her old reliable whistling tea kettle and set it on the stove with a full flame underneath until the high-pitched shriek — or "g'shrei from the chinik" as she'd say in Yiddish — would alert her that the water was boiling. She'd drop the ten tea bags into her big Tupperware pitcher, pour in the boiling water until the kettle was empty, then add a cup of sugar. That's right a brimming cup of full-strength, one hundred percent granulated cane sugar poured right from that familiar yellow Domino's paper sack. She'd give it a few stirs, fit the lid in place and position it front and center on the top shelf of our refrigerator. Once the refrigerator door was shut, some sort of magic happened over the next hour or so. Those few, simple ingredients mingled and melded into something so indescribably delicious that it was.... well, indescribable! And that's it! That's my mom's "world famous" iced tea recipe.
But no one could ever duplicate it. No one. Even those with the recipe. Even those who were coached on the phone — by my mom — during the actual process... they still couldn't get it right.
Now, I ask you. Were those instructions complicated? Jeez, there are only three ingredients. Sure, one of them could prove to be a bit difficult to locate, but not impossible. Besides, if my mom could find a lesser-known brand of tea bags, any of her friends and relatives were just as capable of doing the same. For all we knew, Swee Touch Nee was the top seller at the supermarket where they shopped. And the other ingredients? Everyone had access to water and every one of my mom's friends, neighbors and relatives had a whistling tea kettle. It was the 60s, for goodness sake! It was a required piece of kitchen equipment, like the ubiquitous electric can opener/knife sharpener. So, how tough is it to boil water, pour it over some tea bags, add sugar and stick it in fridge for a few hours? Evidently, very! My mom would routinely receive phone calls from those who were disappointed, even after claiming to have followed her recipe to the letter. They'd complain that their version of the finished iced tea didn't taste the same as the contents of those tall glasses that my mom served at our house. Trying to help, my mom would run down the short list of ingredients and the relatively easy process for making her iced tea.
"Did you use ten Swee Touch Nee tea bags?," she'd ask
"Well, I couldn't find Swee Touch Nee, so I just used Lipton. And since they are, like, double-size — y'know, those "flow-thru" like on the commercial — I just used five."
"Did you use a cup of sugar?," my mom would further question.
"Well," the reply would begin... and when a reply begins with "well," you just know it will be followed by some lengthy justification for why the original instructions were not followed. "We don't like to use sugar in our house, so I used four or five packets of Sweet 'n Low, instead."
"Did you use a half gallon pitcher?" my mom would ask.
"Well, I don't have one, so I used a glass pitcher, but I don't know how much it holds."
"Did you put it in the refrigerator for a few hours?" my mom inquired.
"Well, I wanted to see how it tasted, so I just poured it over some ice in a glass as soon as I finished mixing it up. Oh, and I put some lemon slices in it, 'cause I like lemon."
They'd usually end with: "It didn't taste like yours!"
At this point, my mom would pull the telephone receiver away from her ear, stare at it, roll her eyes and shake her head.
For years and years, she received calls from various acquaintances, who were simply baffled as to why their iced tea didn't taste like my mom's ice tea.
After all, they didn't follow the directions.
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We currently have people in every time zone of the US, plus outposts in London and Berlin, and no more than two or three employees in any one city. This forced us to examine and change our processes. We meet on Skype. We debate major code changes and new features on long email chains.
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How did [Superior Court Judge] William Nevins get started in life? Well, the first thing he did when he turned into a man was to serve two years in the army during the Spanish American War. Upon coming west from Iowa, Nevins worked on a stock ranch, and homesteaded in the Odessa area. He also taught school at Bluestem and around Odessa.
Deciding to get smarter, Nevins got a hold of more education, so he could become a lawyer. This path eventually lead him to become our judge for Lincoln County. He served from 1928 to 1944. Then he slipped back in as judge from 1952 to 1956.
All those years of Judge Nevin's wage earnings made him grow heavily in monetary value. He didn't have a family to raise, and his Dodge Victory Six didn't cost him much to run because he changed the oil at the correct time. The judge just simply piled up a lot of dough!
The Veterans of Foreign Wars figured it would be an honor to have his honor become a member of their organization as a representative of the Spanish-American War. To get the judge interested, they paid his membership dues.
This so pleased his honor that he left this veteran group a good size slice of his inheritance. That organization is now able to perform civic projects from the Nevins fund. Though he was not a religious guy, he left a good size chunk of his left over dough when he died to the four main churches in Davenport. Wherever the judge landed after his retirement, he dug into his inheritance bag a little deeper. A nursing home and the Odessa hospital were remembered very well by this reserved bachelor.
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The work of Canadian artist Jeff Wall has established photography at the forefront of contemporary art. He deploys state-of-the-art film and computer technology while invoking the composition, scale and subject matter of painters such as Velazquez, Goya and Manet. His giant transparencies are mounted on light boxes, combining the seductive glow of the cinema screen with the physical presence of minimalist sculpture. Wall's carefully composed mise-en-scenes depict everyday social relations; they explore the heart of darkness that beats behind the glowing, media-saturated facade of contemporary culture.
Jeff Wall is not only one of the most significant mid generation artists working today, he is also a distinguished art critic and theorist of contemporary art and photography. In this revised and expanded second edition new writings by the artist add to the already extensive selection of his texts and interviews. An update essay by the French historian of art and photography, Jean-Francois Chevrier, surveys developments in the artist's work since 1995, with over 50 new images.
Jeff Wall has been the subject of numerous museum retrospectives including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; the Musee du Jeu de Paume, Paris; the Museum of Modern Art, Helsinki; and the Whitechapel Art Gallery, London, during 1995 -- 96.
Jeff Wall adopts the nineteenth-century poet Baudelaire's famous description of one of his painter contemporaries as 'a painter of modern life' to describe his own very different work: huge transparencies mounted onto light boxes which diffuse a brilliant glow of white light evenly through his photographs of contemporary urban scenes and 'constructed' social situations.Jeff Wall is foremost among the pioneering artists who since the late 1960s have brought photography to the forefront of contemporary art. His constructed images employ the latest sophisticated technology in the creation of compelling tableaux which are evocative of subjec


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World Radiocommunication Conference discusses issues crucial to Finland
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The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt as of 28 October. The conference decides on the future use of radio spectrum. The WRC aims at facilitating rational use of radio spectrum and providing a suitable environment for future services. Finland participates in the decision-making to shape future communications services at a global scale.
The services of our society rely increasingly upon wireless connections. Intelligent transport systems, remote work and studies, smart healthcare and automation are some solutions leading us towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. Satellite services provide new opportunities for monitoring the environment and climate change. All of the above need radio frequencies.
Finland's objective: development for services, growth for business and research
"Finland's objective is to negotiate additional spectrum for 5G technology. Additional capacity and expanding broadband allow for emerging services and business," says Mikael Nyberg, High-Level Representative for transport and communications policy at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Nyberg is the head of the Finnish delegation.
"With 5G, we can efficiently use data in consumer services, share media content in mobile networks and control processes and devices in industry and logistics. The new technology will also create a foundation for smart cities and smart healthcare services," explains Kirsi Karlamaa, Director-General of the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom. "The future transport system and transport automation in the air, at sea and on land also need fast and reliable communications connections."
The objective is to ensure sufficient spectrum availability for satellite systems to allow for further growth of space services in Finland and facilitate new business. Another objective to support Finnish satellite operators and related research in Finland.
The conference also discusses supporting the growth of radio local area networks in the frequency bands between 5 and 6 GHz to be able to provide faster and better quality connections for homes and offices.
Furthermore, the conference seeks to improve aircraft tracking systems for faster operation in distress and emergency situations. Maritime safety will be enhanced by upgrading the automatic identification system to better detect subsurface objects.
Issues on the WRC agenda
• revising the Radio Regulations to accelerate the development of information and communication technologies. This provides new opportunities for wireless services, including maritime transport and aviation, as well as the scientific use of spectrum related to the environment, meteorology, climate and disaster preparedness.
• managing satellite orbit positions and related radio spectrum to encourage progress in small satellite services, which are growing fast in Finland, and to provide a foundation for a new type of satellite services.
• spectrum for 5G networks, devices and services.
• preparing an agenda for the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23), which includes the future use of the frequency band 470–970 MHz.
Wide range of expertise in the Finnish delegation
The Ministry of Transport and Communications as well as the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom will represent Finland at the conference together with delegates from the Finnish Defence Forces, Nokia Networks, Digita, Yle, Telia and the Finnish Amateur Radio League.
World radiocommunication conferences are held every three to four years. This year, the conference is organised in Egypt, from 28 October to 22 November 2019. Over 3,500 delegates from more than 190 countries are expected to attend the conference. In addition, almost 300 representatives of international organisations, device manufacturers, network operators and industrial operators will be monitoring the WRC resolutions. The WRC is organised by the International Telecommunication Union ITU.
Kaisa Laitinen, Senior Ministerial Adviser, Ministry of Transport and Communications, tel. +358 40 772 7643, firstname.lastname(at)lvm.fi, Twitter: @kaisa_laitinen
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Visit Duluth (VISD) recognized Tess Dandrea of LSC's Custom Training and Roger Reinert, adjunct faculty, as "Volunteers of the Year." Dandrea was recognized for her membership committee work and Reinert was recognized for his facilitation work.


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Margaret "Grete" Moscheles (geboren 1854 in Berlin als Margarethe Sobernheim; gestorben 20. Oktober 1927 in Hampstead, London) war eine deutsch-britische Malerin.

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Margarethe Sobernheim wurde 1854 in Berlin geboren. Ihre Familie war jüdischen Glaubens. Fälschlicherweise wird ihr Geburtsjahr mitunter mit 1871 angegeben. 1875 heiratete sie in Deutschland den Maler und späteren Friedensaktivisten Felix Moscheles (1833–1917), der ebenfalls jüdischer Herkunft war. Mit der Heirat nahm sie seinen Nachnamen an; später ging das Ehepaar ins Vereinigtes Königreich, die Heimat ihres Ehemannes, wo auch "Margaret" britische Staatsbürgerin wurde.

Moscheles war wie ihr Ehemann von Beruf her Malerin. Unter anderem stellte sie in den Räumen der Allied Artists' Association aus, ebenso wie im Women's International Arts Club. 1905 und 1912 präsentierte sie auch ihre Werke in den Räumen der Royal Academy of Arts. Ihr Gemälde Dead at Sea, Algiers befindet sich in der Sammlung des National Trusts im Smallhythe Place. Der Dichter und Illustrator Edwin Ellis kommentierte 1893 in einer Ausstellungskritik über Moscheles' Werk: "Margaret Moscheles zeigt einige Beispiele anmutigen Geschmackes, entschiedender Pinselarbeit und gekonnter Bildanordnungen, die es offensichtlich machen, dass sie den Künstlerinnen der Zukunft zugerechnet werden muss".

Daneben betätigte sie sich wie ihr Mann in der Friedensbewegung und als Esperantistin. Der Esperantist Félicien Menu de Ménil widmete ihr 1908 ein auf Esperanto geschriebenes Musikstück mit dem Titel Mi aŭdas vin. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Ehemann beteiligte sie sich zudem an der ethischen Bewegung und war wie ihr Ehemann unter den Mitbegründern der  West London Ethical Society. Ferner beteiligte sie sich an Aktivitäten der britischen Suffragettenbewegung. Für die Zeitschrift Jus Suffragii, offizielles Organ der International Woman Suffrage Alliance, verfasste sie für die Ausgabe im Juli 1914 einen Nachruf auf Bertha von Suttner, mit der sie zuvor in Briefkontakt gestanden hatte. Moscheles starb 1927 im Alter von 73 Jahren.

Weblinks

 Margaret Moscheles auf der Website der Jane Addams Digital Edition (englisch)
 Margaret Moscheles bei ArtUK (englisch)
 Margaret Moscheles in der Database of Modern Exhibitions der Universität Wien (englisch)

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Sponsored by the Kansas City Veterans Administration Medical Center (KCVAMC), a Veterans Town Hall meeting is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Carmack Community Room at the Johnson County Central Resource Library, 9875 West 87th Street, Overland Park.
Discussion during the meeting will include updated details about the new outpatient clinic in Shawnee, expansion of KCVAMC services to be closer to local veterans and information on the VA Choice Program and suicide prevention.
The director of the Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth and Fort Scott National Cemeteries will discuss VA National Cemetery Administration topics. Also, a Veterans Benefits Administration representative will be on hand to answer questions concerning veterans' benefits.
KCVAMC and its seven Community-Based Outpatient Clinics provide care for more than 54,000 veterans annually, including residents of Johnson County.