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From a kayak on Middle Harbour to galleries in Portugal and Latvia – Drawings on Water goes to Europe
Paddle On Blue Water, The Spit, Middle Harbour, Sydney, Australia. March 4, 2014.
An exhibition of photographs, Drawings On Water by Sydney artist Ralph Kerle comprising photographs taken during kayak journeys on Sydney's Middle Harbour, will be shown in two European galleries later this year.
The exhibition at Lisbon's Espaço Espelho d'Agua (trans: Space Mirror Water) will be opened on 3 October by the Australian Ambassador to Portugal, Anne Plunkett. In Latvia, the Australian Ambassador to Sweden, Gerald Thomson, will open the exhibition at Latvia's leading design gallery CREA, in Riga, on November 12.
Around five years ago, Ralph Kerle began kayaking on Middle Harbour as a way of finding a non-pharmaceutical remedy for depression. His morning kayak soon opened up a daily world of new perceptions; offering boundless moments of insight whilst connecting him as closely to nature as the indigenous inhabitants of Middle Harbour, the Cammeraygals.
'Drawings on Water visually explores the interplay between the surface of the waters of Middle Harbour as creative inspiration and the power of physical movement in kayaking to free the mind from mental darkness and to recharge the soul with the light of new thinking,' says Kerle.
'Drawings on Water is something very beautiful and—most importantly for us—unusual, different from other photos that we are used to seeing,' according to Vineta Stražnova, curator at CREA in Riga. 'It is real photo art, because it is so natural (not photoshopped) and the colours are so vivid. The works have something in common with abstract art as well as what we can see and feel in real nature.'
Espaço Espelho d'Agua owner Mário Antonio de Almeida said, 'This is exciting work, a marriage of technique and beauty and the space in Lisbon where it will be presented could not be better. With big windows onto the Tagus River, Espaço Espelho d'Agua offers bright space and an intimate relation with the river that gives it its name.'
Ralph Kerle is an acknowledged global leader in the development and application of creative skills in organisations. He is a former Associate Director of the Sydney Theatre Company and ran the iconic Melbourne alternative cabaret venue, the Flying Trapeze Café in its heyday (1978-81). He studied at the Victorian College of the Arts, majoring in dramatic art.
3 to 31 October 2015: Espaço Espelho d'Agua, Lisbon, Portugal. Website: http://www.espacoespelhodeagua.com/
28 October 2015 to 10 January 2016: CREA, Riga, Latvia. Website: http://crea.lv/en/#!home
Further information is available at www.ralphkerlesart.com. To arrange an interview please contact Ralph on 0412 559 603.
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Working memory is a key part of the learning process, and it has been linked to literacy and numeracy abilities. It is no surprise, then, that scientists have been investigating whether there are any "recipes for success" when it comes to improving working memory.
The researchers' findings were published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement earlier this week.
Thus, in their own study, the researchers compared two main types of brain-training activity. They also measured the participants' brain activity both before and after they had engaged in these exercises, using electroencephalograms (EEG).
In the other brain-training exercise, complex span, "[t]he participant's task was to remember the order and locations of red squares presented in a 4 x 4 grid." This exercise, however, did not require constantly updating the "store" of information they had just received.
"The findings suggest that this particular task [dual n-back] is changing something about the brain. There's something about sequencing and updating that really taps into the things that only the pre-frontal cortex can do, the real-world problem-solving tasks," explains study co-author Prof. Susan Courtney.
"The biggest lesson here was that — yes — intensive training strengthens cognition and the brain, but we still don't understand why and how. We can't just jump onto a video game and expect that's going to cure all of our cognitive problems. We need more targeted interventions," comments Prof. Courtney.
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New Bedford Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident at Fort Taber
Taylor Cormier
Mark Jones via Facebook
NEW BEDFORD — A New Bedford man is dead after a motorcycle accident at Fort Taber.
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says the operator of the motorcycle, Mark Jones, Jr., 27, of New Bedford, was riding his motorcycle on the Fort Taber access road at about 5:53 p.m. on Wednesday when he lost control of the bike and struck a curb.
Jones was transported to St. Luke's Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly before 7 p.m.
The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the accident.
Gregg Miliote, a spokesman for the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, says there was no criminality involved in the accident, which appears to be caused by operator error/inexperience.
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"Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect."
Give each young woman a copy of the attribute activity on page 126 of Preach My Gospel, and ask her to take a few minutes to complete the self-evaluation. Invite the young women to share what they learn from this activity. Invite a few to share a Christlike attribute they admire in another class member or a family member.


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I recently moved back to Nebraska from Colorado Springs, Colorado. I didn't attend Hastings College, but after coming to campus for the first time, I knew it would be a great fit for me. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, campus was beautiful, and I really felt at home.
Since returning to Nebraska, I have really enjoyed spending extra time with family and friends. I also enjoy traveling, going to the lake in the summer, cooking and watching football.
There are always fun events going on and things to do on campus. I especially enjoy attending the different sporting events.
We really enjoy eating at local restaurants, and attending various events that come to Hastings. We also had a great time going to concerts at the Adams County Fair this summer!
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Myths + Comebacks
Voices Blog
High Schoolers for Hillary
The Future is Ours
Election Reform
Here are Hillary's comprehensive views and plans for taking big, unaccountable money out of politics and augmenting voting rights. As high schoolers, we view election corruption as a root cause for societal disapproval and distrust in the political process. It also leads to diminished influence of citizens' opinions in politics, instead making our congress beholden to lobbying interests like the NRA or oil. Finally, election reform is key to unifying Hillary's campaign with straggling Bernie supporters. All of our content is directly copied from hillaryclinton.com/issues.
Clinton and civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis (image located here)
"There's no question that we need to make Washington work much better than it does today. And that means, in particular, getting unaccountable money out of our politics. … That's why I'm so passionate about this issue, and I will fight hard to end the stranglehold that the wealthy and special interests have on so much of our government."
— Hillary, June 22, 2016
Americans are understandably cynical about a political system that has been hijacked by billionaires and special interests. That's why Hillary Clinton is putting forward a plan for aggressive campaign finance reform. She'll work to curb the outsized influence of big money in American politics, shine a light on secret spending, and fight to make our democracy work for everyone—not just the wealthy and well-connected.
As president, Hillary will:
Overturn Citizens United—the Supreme Court case that unleashed hundreds of millions of dollars in corporate and special-interest money into U.S. elections. Hillary will appoint Supreme Court justices who will protect Americans' right to vote over the right of billionaires to buy elections. She will also propose a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United within her first 30 days in office.
End secret, unaccountable money in politics. We need federal legislation to require outside groups to publicly disclose significant political spending. And until Congress acts, Hillary will sign an executive order requiring federal government contractors to do the same. She'll also push for an SEC rule requiring publicly traded companies to disclose political spending to shareholders.
Amplify the voices of everyday Americans. Hillary will establish a small-donor matching system for presidential and congressional elections to give small donors greater influence.
Remarks: The Supreme Court and what's at stake in the 2016 election
The Briefing: Hillary Clinton's proposals to restore integrity to American elections
Add your name: Stand with Hillary on campaign finance reform
"Fifty years after Rosa Parks sat and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marched and John Lewis bled, it's hard to believe Americans are still forced to fight for their right to vote—especially in places where the civil rights movement fought so hard all those years ago."
— Hillary, October 17, 2015
Ever since the Supreme Court eviscerated key provisions of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, Republican governors and legislatures across the country have proposed and passed laws making it harder to vote, systemically disempowering millions of voters—particularly people of color, poor people, and young people. At a time when so many Americans are disenfranchised, that's the opposite of what we should be doing. Hillary Clinton believes we must take action to restore the Voting Rights Act and do everything we can to make it easier—not harder—for Americans to vote. And she believes that all American citizens, no matter where they reside, should have the right to vote for the president of the United States.
Automatically register voters. Hillary will work so that every citizen is automatically registered to vote when they turn 18, unless they opt out, and make sure that voter registration rolls are accurate and secure.
Repair the Voting Rights Act. Hillary will fight to restore the portions of the Voting Rights Act that were struck down by the Supreme Court to make sure that all citizens enjoy the full protections they deserve—especially in states where they have been disproportionately targeted by laws that restrict voting access to the polls. She will fight back against harmful restrictions on voting across the country, so that minority voters, young people, low-income voters, seniors, and women are equally capable as others as expressing their voices and their votes in our democracy.
Set a national standard for early voting. In an effort to reduce long lines and give more people with family or work obligations an opportunity to vote, Hillary will set a national standard for early voting, giving voters at least 20 days to vote in the evenings or on weekends before election day.
Restore voting rights. Americans who have paid their debts to society and have served their sentences should have the right to vote, and Hillary will support legislation to make sure their voting rights are restored.
Take action. Hillary will implement the recommendations of the president's bipartisan commission to improve voting.
Remarks: Protecting the right to vote
Op-ed: Alabama remains front line of voting rights battle
Op-ed: Wisconsin's voter ID law hurts citizens
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Campaign Finance Reform, Voting Rights
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Nissan Rogue Sport Leaves And We Know Why
Production of the Nissan Rogue Sport ceases in December 2022. The brand will focus on higher-volume and electrified vehicles.
The Nissan Rogue Sport, which is essentially an American Qashqai, ends after the 2022 model year. The Nissan Qashqai itself is a global model, and it will continue its existence.
When Nissan launched the Rogue Sport 5 years ago, it hoped the subcompact SUV to attract young buyers. In practice, the model somehow got lost between a larger Rogue bestseller and a smaller, well-sold Kicks.
New Nissan Rogue Sport Is Available at Dealers, Starts at…
The company is confident that with those two it will be able to effectively cover the part of the market previously occupied by the Nissan Rogue Sport.
What's Wrong With the Nissan Rogue Sport?
There are other small SUVs on the market that are cheaper and better-rounded.
With the similar cargo space, the Honda HR-V has at least three "better": interior, fuel efficiency, and base price.
The Kicks offers comparable quality for much less money. The 2023 Nissan Kicks is available to buy now in three grades with the cost from $21,585 to $24,145 incl. a destination charge.
The Nissan Rogue is roomier for passengers and cargo, has a nicer cabin, a punchier and stronger engine, and better-cushioned seats. By the way, the 2023 Nissan Rogue is on sale now priced between $28,655 and $39,935 MSRP including the $1,295 destination fee.
The Mazda CX-30 is a better choice overall: it is cheaper, has a more upscale interior with more spacious back seats, a more potent engine, and zestier handling.
The Nissan Rogue Sport's main advantages include a long list of standard safety features, a big cargo hold for the class, plus pleasant ride and handling.
There are disappointing things too, like tiny rear seats, middling materials in the cabin, a weak engine, a noisy transmission, and so-so acceleration.
Such shortcomings explain mediocre demand and, as a result, the model's exit from the market.


Finding inspiration and staying inspired is important to do as an artist. Sometimes we find ourselves creatively blocked because we've been working in a silo. We forget to go out, collect inspiration and experience life. I know I've been guilty of it. But how do you find inspiration when there are so many things to do in a day? And how do you know where to look for inspiration?
So many artists are anxious to be creating amazing works of art like the great artists they admire. Sometimes we move so fast that we find our skill level and the desired outcome for an art piece are miles apart. You struggle sketch after sketch to create the images in your mind.


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"THE MUMMY" (1999) Review
Posted on November 11, 2011 by ladylavinia1932
As a rule, I dislike horror movies or thrillers very much. Not only do I dislike today's slasher films, I am NOT a fan of the old horror classics that feature actors like Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Lon Chaney Jr., and Boris Karloff. In other words, the slasher films disgust me and the old horror classics tend to creep me out.
One of those old horror classics happened to be the 1932 movie, "THE MUMMY", starring Karloff. It told the story of an ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep that became a mummy and ended up terrorizing Cairo. Seventy-six years later, director Stephen Sommers remade the old classic into a half-horror/half-adventure tale in the style of Indiana Jones about how members of a treasure-seeking expedition in 1920s Egypt, revived Imhotep, who wrecked havoc upon the expedition camp and Cairo. I had been prepared to ignore this remake, until a relative informed me that this version had been filmed in the style of an Indiana Jones movie. Being a fan of the Lucas/Spielberg movies, I lowered my guard and saw the movie.
Looking back at my decision, eleven years later, I am glad that I had seen "THE MUMMY". My relative had been right. The movie felt more like an action-adventure film, with a touch of horror. Well, more than a touch. After all, this was a tale about an Egyptian mummy that came back to life. But I loved every minute of the film. Well . . . almost. But I believe that it was a perfect blend of action, the supernatural, adventure, comedy and romance. My two favorite sequences featured the Medjai (descendants of Pharaoh Seti I's palace guards) attacking the Nile River steamboat conveying the heroes from Cairo to Hamunaptra, site of the treasure they sought and Imohtep's remains; and Imohtep's reign of terror in Cairo, as he sought the three Americans and the Egyptologist who possessed the canopic jars that held the mummy's preserved organs. I especially enjoyed this last sequence, because I feel that it managed to evoke the surreal and mysterious atmosphere of the old 30s horror films more than any other sequence in the movie.
Another one of the movie's major virtues turned out to be its cast. Brendan Fraser did a great job in portraying the aggressive soldier-of-fortune, Rick O'Connell. He must have been at least 30 years old around the time he shot "THE MUMMY". And I must say that he also managed to project a strong and masculine screen presence, with a touch of sly humor. Creating screen chemistry with Fraser was Rachel Weisz, who portrayed the inexperienced yet enthusiastic archeologist, Dr. Evelyn Carnahan. I really enjoyed how she injected a mixture of charm and spirit into the very ladylike Evelyn. And John Hannah rounded out the golden trio as Jonathan Carnahan, Evelyn's humorous yet slightly decadent older brother. Hannah was very funny as Evelyn's self-serving brother, who seemed more interested in making a quick buck, instead of doing hard work.
Kevin J. O'Connor, a favorite of Sommers, gave a sly and hilarious performance as the Hungarian born Beni Gabor, Rick's amoral former Foreign Legion comrade that becomes Imohtep's willing minion. O'Connor was especially hilarious in a scene that featured Beni's attempts to save himself from Imohtep's wrath by invoking God's help in different languages. Actor Oded Fehr provided a great deal of dash and intensity as Ardeth Bay, the leader of Medjai. Actors Stephen Dunham, Corey Johnson, and Tuc Watkins provided plenty of their own comic relief as the three American adventurers seeking treasure from Hamunaptra. Jonathan Hyde provided a stable contrast to their lunacy as the Egyptian archeologist who serves as their expedition's Egyptology specialist. Patricia Velásquez gave a brief, but very memorable performance as Anck-Su-Namun, the ancient Egyptian courtesan that happened to be the love of Imohtep's life. Speaking of Imohtep, Arnold Vosloo literally made a name for himself as the imposing and ruthless high priest and future mummy, who becomes obsessed with reuniting with his love through any means possible.
Despite its vast array of virtues, "THE MUMMY" had its share of flaws. One, some of the humor and so-called wit struck me as rather silly and sophomoric. I also found it annoying that the Rick O'Connell character seemed inclined to constantly use a gun for every situation – especially when they worked fruitlessly against supernatural beings like mummies. Costume designer John Bloomfield did a piss poor job with Rachel Weisz's costumes. I realize that Westerners in the far reaches of the British Empire tend to dress more conservatively than their fellow citizens in Great Britain. But that was no excuse for why Evelyn wore an outfit and hairstyle dated a decade older than the movie's 1920s setting:
However, my biggest problem with the movie happened to be the final showdown between the heroes and Imohtep inside the temple at Hamunaptra. How can I put this? Director Stephen Sommers added new meaning to the phrase "over-the-top". Not only did the action and special effects struck me as excessive, but it almost seemed to go on with no end in sight.
Despite my misgivings of "THE MUMMY", I still enjoyed the movie very much. It is a fun movie filled with memorable characters, humor, suspense and some genuine fright. For me, it turned out to be one of the better summer blockbusters of the late 1990s.
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"THERE WILL BE BLOOD" (2007) Review
I really do not know what to say about Paul Thomas Anderson's movie, "THERE WILL BE BLOOD". This movie, based upon Upton Sinclair's 1927 novel "Oil!", is about a ruthless oilman in California between 1898 and 1927. I cannot deny that this is basically an excellent film and that Daniel Day-Lewis gave one of the best performances of career. I cannot also deny that"THERE WILL BE BLOOD" was basically well written, produced and directed by director Anderson. I basically enjoyed it very much and consider it to be one of the better films released this year. But for some reason, I cannot muster any real passion for it.
I must admit that there were times that I found the movie fascinating. One has to thank leading Daniel Day-Lewis' riveting performance maintaining my interest. He portrayed the ruthless Daniel Plainview, a hard-working silver prospector who discovered an oil well, while prospecting for silver. On the very day he discovers his first oil well, one of his employees die in an accident and Plainview adopts the dead man's infant son. By 1911, he is one of the most successful oil men in California. In order to convince many farmers and other small landowners to drill on their land, he uses his adoptive son, whom he names H.W. (Dillon Freasier), as his "partner" to project his status as a family man and a family businessman. Plainview is approached by a young man named Paul Sunday (Paul Dano) who sells Plainview an oil lead located on his family's property in Little Boston, California. Plainview and H.W. travel to Little Boston, and, pretending to be hunting quail, scout out the Sunday property and discover a good amount of seepage oil. Plainview attempts to buy the property without notifying Paul's father Abel (David Willis) of the oil, but Paul's twin brother, Eli (again Paul Dano), knows of the oil and raises the price to $10,000, the bulk of which he intends to put into the founding of his own Church. Plainview pays him $5000 up front and promises the other $5000 as a donation to the church. In order to ensure the monopoly on the Little Boston oil, Plainview buys the "ranches" of a number of the surrounding neighbors, with the exception of one property, which the owner, a Mr. Bandy (Hans Howes), was hesitant to sell.
As I had earlier stated, the heart and soul of "THERE WILL BE BLOOD" for me was Daniel Day-Lewis. His Daniel Plainview has to be one of the most fascinating characters in movie history. Certainly not in literary history, since Plainview was a character created for the screen by Anderson. I really do not know how to describe him. He seemed to be the epitome of those ruthless tycoons of the late 19th century and early 20th century. He is certainly not typical. Utilizing a John Huston accent, Day-Lewis captured all of the malevolence , cunning and emotional perversity of Plainview, as he draws the audience into the character's unchecked greed for wealth and power. The ironic thing is that Plainview does not seem to care for the trappings of wealth. One example of this is his habit of sleeping on the floor, even when a comfortable bed is available. And even in that exclusive mansion he has built by the end of the film, he sleeps on the floor inside the mansion's bowling alley. But the money and power, he definitely needs. And he needs an audience to witness his financial triumphs, judging how he had temporarily abandoned H.W. when the latter first lost his hearing in an accident and how he took under his wings, a man claiming to be a long lost brother named Henry Brands (Kevin J. O'Connor). Day-Lewis has already won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama for his performance. And he is a front-runner for the Best Actor Oscar. If he does win the award on February 24th, I will not be surprised.
It is a shame that the Golden Globes and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science had failed to acknowledge Paul Dano for his performances as the twin brothers – Paul and Eli Sunday, and Dillon Freasier as the young H.W. Plainview. Dano, who had impressed critics with his supporting role in "LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE", studied evangelism for his role as the Sunday twins. The Paul Sunday character made a brief appearance near the beginning of the story, but Dano's performance as the other twin Eli really impressed me. Dano's performance revealed the malevolence and greed for wealth and power behind Eli's meek and religious demeanor – traits that seemed to match Plainview's. Anderson could not find a child actor to portray Plainview's adoptive son, H.W., so he had hired the son of a Texas state trooper who had pulled over the movie's casting agent for speeding. Like Dakota Blue Richards in "THE GOLDEN COMPASS", Dillon Freasier turned out to be find. Especially for Anderson and the movie. With very few words, the young actor managed to convey all of his character's array of emotions experienced in the film – from his intelligence and warmth, to his suspicions and resentment of Plainview's relationship with Henry Brands.
Most of "THERE WILL BE BLOOD" seemed to be set during 1911. Sinclair's novel seemed to be a condemnation of the oil industry itself and a response to the infamous Teapot Dome Scandal during the Warren G. Harding administration. Anderson does condemn the oil industry in California, especially in his revelation of how many small landowners were cheated out of millions of dollars through the manipulations of oil companies and tycoons. But for me, "THERE WILL BE BLOOD" seemed more like a character study than an expose on a major industry. But I must admit that it is a first-class movie and probably one of the better ones of 2007. Anderson paced the movie very well, making one ALMOST forget that this movie is fifteen minutes short of three hours. With actors like Day-Lewis, Dano, Freasier, Ciarán Hinds and Kevin J. O'Connor, Anderson managed to make the most of a first-class cast. Well, almost. More on that later. Did it deserve to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar? Quite frankly, I am not sure. As excellent as the movie is . . . as first-rate is Day-Lewis' performance, it did not exactly rock my boat. Quite frankly, I do have a few problems with the film.
As I had stated earlier, "THERE WILL BE BLOOD" seemed more like a character study, instead of an expose. And because of that, I feel that it could have been at least a half hour or forty-five minutes shorter. When I said that Anderson had almost made me forget that this movie was nearly three hours long, I was serious. He ALMOST made me forget about the film's running time. Until the story shifted to 1927. Frankly, I do not see why Anderson had even bothered. Following the time shift, the movie lost its epic scope. Even Plainview's personality seemed to have lost some of its steam . . . until his last encounter with Eli Sunday. Speaking of those two, I believe that the make-up artist may have done both Day-Lewis and Dano a bit of a disservice. Despite the fifteen to sixteen year difference between the two time shifts, I never really got the impression that either Plainview or Sunday had aged at all. There was barely a strand of gray in Day-Lewis' hair and Dano still looked like a young man in his early twenties, despite the fact that Eli Sunday must have been at least in his mid-to-late thirties during this period. But the one thing I truly disliked about the film was its abrupt ending. One can say that the movie ended with the final confrontation between the two adversaries. But there is this feeling in my gut that Anderson had ended the movie in the middle of the story's finale. He probably had a reason for ending it in this manner. Whatever reason he had, it has eluded me.
Despite some of my disenchantment with "THERE WILL BE BLOOD", I must admit that it is overall, an excellent film. It may not have rocked my boat, but I did find it fascinating. And if you can deal with a two hour and forty-five minute study about a fictional character, then I suggest that you go rent the movie.
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ARPA steht für:
 Advanced Research Projects Agency, US-amerikanische Forschungsbehörde, die in DARPA umbenannt wurde
 Aerolíneas Paraguayas, eine ehemalige paraguayische Fluglinie
 Agenzia regionale per la protezione ambientale, Umweltämter italienischer Regionen, siehe ISPRA
 Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Paradentosen-Forschung, siehe Deutsche Gesellschaft für Parodontologie
 Automatic Radar Plotting Aid, eine automatische Radar-Anlage; siehe ARPA-Anlage
 Average Revenue Per Advertiser, durchschnittlicher Erlös pro Anzeigenkunde
 Average Revenue Per Account, durchschnittlicher Erlös pro Kundenaccount

 Amazon Region Protected Area, bisher größtes Schutzvorhaben für Tropenwald

Arpa steht für:
 Arpa (Alabuga), rechter Quellfluss der Alabuga in Kirgisistan
 Arpa (Fluss), Fluss in Armenien und Nachitschewan (Aserbaidschan)
 Areni, Dorf in Armenien
 Arpa (Einheit), ein altes ungarisches Flächenmaß
 das spätlateinische und italienische Wort für Harfe

Arpa ist der Familienname folgender Personen:
 Claudia Arpa (* 1967), österreichische Politikerin (SPÖ)

Arpa ist der Name folgender Personen:
 Arpa Ke'un († 1336), mongolischer Ilchan

.arpa steht für:
 .arpa, Top-Level-Domain (Address and Routing Parameter Area)

Siehe auch:
 ARPANET

Abkürzung

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Philip Glenn Whalen (20. oktober 1923 – 26. juni 2002) var en amerikansk digter og en central person inden for San Francisco-renæssancen og beatgenerationen.

Whalen gjorde tjeneste i luftvåbenet under 2.verdenskrig. Han gik på Reed College sammen med Gary Snyder og Lew Welch og tog afgangseksamen i 1951. Han læste op til den berømte Six Gallery-oplæsning i 1955, der markerede starten på beatmiljøet på den amerikanske vestkyst. Han optræder under navnet "Warren Coughlin" i Jack Kerouacs roman The Dharma Bums (der også beskriver oplæsningen) såvel som i andre af Kerouacs romaner under navnet "Ben Fagin".

Whalen blev zen-buddhistisk munk i 1974 og havde forbindelse til San Francisco Zen Center, mens den kontroversielle Zentatsu Richard Baker var leder. Han var ledende munk under navnet Dharma Singh i Santa Fe i staten New Mexico i 1984, og 1991 flyttede han tilbage til San Francisco for at lede Hartford Street Zen Center.

Hans værker omfatter bl.a. Off the Wall: Interviews with Philip Whalen (1978), Enough Said: 1954-1979 (1980), Heavy Breathing: Poems 1967-1980 (1983), Two Novels (1986) og Canoeing up Cabarga Creek: Buddhist Poems 1955-1986 (1985).

Digtere fra USA
Buddhister


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Gotta Hand It to the Methodists
Methodists have found the secrets to vital congregations. An extensive report that consulted with thousands of Methodist congregations, cost thousands of dollars, and may or may not be applicable to other denominations has noted four areas that signal (or measure) vitality within Methodist congregations.
The report identified four key areas that fuel vitality: small groups and programs; worship services that mix traditional and contemporary styles with an emphasis on relevant sermons; pastors who work hard on mentorship and cultivation of the laity; and an emphasis on effective lay leadership. The study did turn up some surprising results. According to the data, it did not matter whether ministers held seminary degrees; whether pastoral ministry was a first or second career; or how long the minister had been engaged in pastoral ministry. In addition, the number and types (global or local) of outreach programs did not have a significant impact on vitality, so long as a congregation had some sort of outreach program. Read more at BeliefNet.
Let me see... where to begin... could they have saved some money and some midnight oil, perhaps. Good worship with relevant sermons and pastors who work hard to partner with the people in their parishes... hmmm well, we have never thought these might be good indicators before but, well, lets go out on a limb and say that maybe we can say these things are important to the health, life, and vitality of a Christian congregation.
The surprise for me is that some kind of outreach -- but not what kind of outreach -- is key. I would have thought, and still think, that people who are regularly fed on the rich diet of Word and Sacrament and who raise up the baptismal vocation of witness and service would have a BIG commitment to outreach on a number of levels... but, well that is just me...
ErnestO said...
Living in Christ as a Lutheran and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
It is time we Lutherans focused our energies on our monumental task of bringing the gospel to people no pastor, bishop or synod president will ever meet—the people we see every day.
I a consummate sinner have failed at both of the suggestions above, please pray for me.
Janis Williams said...
Vocation, vocation, vocation.
If Anyone Is Listening...
History Is Bunk
Circ de Soleil -- From Church to Circus
Bach's Faith & Gift
Can We Still Call Ourselves the Church of J. S. Bach?
Pastoral Care Done by the Laity; Lay Work Done by ...
Like Going to the Dentist
Affection for Animals But Not for Babies
Speaking with a Different Tongue
Starting Another Class
Distinction and Difference
What Do Kids Want
Hopeful Optimism and Unhelpful Pragmatism
Congregation as locus or focus
Who Is Responsible...
Laughter Amid Tears...
Love that is not merely words....
Be Careful Whom You Invite
Some Words about Presiding
A Messy Business
Some Thoughts about Japanese Beetles
Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before...
Not so fast.... Not so fast...
Additional VPs Elected...
Herb Mueller Elected...
Matt Harrison Elected...
Simple Majority or Consensus
Technology in Worship -- Benefit and Drawbacks
Historical Documents, Historical Baggage or Living...
The Convention Begins...
We Don't Know What We Have
Catching Up on My Reading...
The Ten Worst Hymns...
Do good to all in Christ's Name!
A Pass-A-Long...
An Anniversary Day. . .
Reports of My Death Were Greatly Exaggerated...
Thoughts Upon Teaching Children and Entertaining A...
The Perfect Church for Those Who Do Not Like Church
Liturgical Life in Leipzig and Clarksville
Fear and Guilt as Motivation in the Church


India is a country of innumerable sacred rivers and rivulets. Such rivers have become Theerthas. The Theerthas have the reputation of washing away the sins of the sinners.
The most important sacred rivers of North India are the Ganga, the Yamuna, the mythical Saraswathi and the Brahamaputra. The notable rivers flowing in the South India are the Godavari, the Krishna, the Narmada, the Tungabahdra, the Tambrapani and the Cauveri.
The rivers that flow into the Sea have the distinction of being called the Mahanadis. The Godavari is a Mahanadi and it has a sacred history in the Puranas. It has also got the fame of being called the Saptha Godavari as it merges with the sea in seven streams. In the Telengana region the Godavari is considered as the Ganga. The Skanda Purana contains an elaborate account of the holiness of the Godavari.
The great sage Gouthama who was an ardent Shiva Bhaktha performed a rigorous penance in "Pattisam" in AP, South India and brought down to the earth the Tripathaga lodged in the tresses of Lord Shiva. This spot on earth is called Triambaka which is the origin of the Godavari. It is a pilgrim center and is in Nasik district of Maharastra. From here, the Godavari meanders into Andhra Pradesh.
Renowned sages have opined that among all the Theerthams the saptha Godavari Theertham is the best. The Godavari after leaving the territory of Maharastra, flows through the Districts of Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Adilabad, Khammam, Warangal, West & East Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh. The river branches into seven streams at Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari District and merges with the Eastern Sea at Antharvedi. The Manjira and the Sabiri are the tributaries of the Godavari.


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April 06, 2014 Sports » Features
Region's newest road cycling club seeking members
The Whistler Cycling Club will promote safe, social and inclusive road cycling
Photo courtesy of GranFondo
The newly launched Whistler Cycling Club aims to appeal to riders of all skill levels, including visiting cyclists training for events in town like GranFondo Whistler, pictured above.
The Sea to Sky's newest cycling club is ready to hit the road, and is seeking members of all skill and experience levels to join in on the fun.
The Whistler Cycling Club will promote safe, social and inclusive recreational road cycling as the corridor becomes more of a hot spot for the sport. Its formation reflects the growing number of local riders, as well as the influx of out-of-town cyclists training for big-ticket races in the resort, such as GranFondo Whistler and Ironman Canada. Visiting riders who will have the opportunity to either join the club, or sign a one-day waiver to cycle with the group when in the resort, according to club VP Gary Baker.
"The response to the new club from the road cycling community has been overwhelming," said Whistler Cycling Club president Frank Savage in a release. "There is a very strong cycling culture in Whistler, and the timing was right to give more organization to the road cycling side of things."
The new group will place particular emphasis on safety, with the hopes being that the club website will serve as a resource for riders looking for tips on everything from safe riding practices to training and group cycling, Baker said on Sunday, April 6.
Many of the club's directors are already active in the local pedaling community through Team Whistler, a group of cyclists loosely focused on competitive road and mountain bike training. The club will look to expand on that group's non-competitive offerings, continuing the popular Tuesday evening road rides, which have been well attended by cyclists of all experience levels. The night rides will set off from the village towards a variety of nearby destinations, such as the Callaghan Valley and Whistler Olympic Park.
New to the calendar are the Sunday rides, focused on improving fitness and learning how to ride safely in groups. Occasionally, these Sunday outings will include an opportunity for novice riders or those unfamiliar with cycling in groups to take part and gain some new skills. Rides geared towards women are also being considered.
"We realized there are a lot of people out there who aren't familiar with riding or are a little nervous about riding with a race team so to speak, so we decided we would have a more encompassing group that would be good for everybody," explained Baker.
Appealing to a broader sector of riders means the local road cycling community "will have a voice in the corridor," Baker said, and gives the club opportunities to lobby for infrastructure improvements to highways and roads to create a better overall biking experience.
The group is now seeking new members in addition to the more than 70 founding members already on board. Visit www.whistlercyclingclub.ca to join or learn more about the club's activities.
Tags: Features, Cycling, Sea to Sky, Clubs
Whistler No. 1 in energy savings for Earth Hour
Resort reduces electricity use by six per cent, beating out 68 other B.C. communities
Cabin falls off line during construction of Sea to Sky Gondola
No injuries; Investigation into cause of incident continues
Burch locks down Wheel Up
Robin O'Neill finishes first among female competitors at 20th annual Westside race
by John French
Thompson reflects on Olympic Games
Defending Olympic ski-cross champion went down in first heat of finals
IOC open to Whistler participation in Calgary Olympic bid
Whistler Olympic Park could be tapped for Nordic combined and ski jumping
Sports briefs: Miller hits EWS podium
Michigan skier, 72, makes strides at Momentum's moguls camp
Part-time Whistler resident cracks national climbing squad for Youth World Championships


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package de.mirkosertic.bytecoder.classlib.java;

import java.awt.Color;
import java.awt.Graphics;
import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
import java.awt.image.DataBufferInt;
import java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException;

import org.junit.Assert;
import org.junit.Ignore;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;

import de.mirkosertic.bytecoder.unittest.BytecoderTestOptions;
import de.mirkosertic.bytecoder.unittest.BytecoderUnitTestRunner;

@RunWith(BytecoderUnitTestRunner.class)
@BytecoderTestOptions(additionalClassesToLink = {
        "de.mirkosertic.bytecoder.classlib.BytecoderGraphicsEnvironment",
        "sun.java2d.marlin.DMarlinRenderingEngine",
        "sun.java2d.loops.OpaqueCopyAnyToArgb",
        "sun.java2d.loops.OpaqueCopyArgbToAny",
        "sun.java2d.loops.XorCopyArgbToAny",
        "sun.java2d.loops.SetFillRectANY",
        "sun.java2d.loops.SetFillPathANY",
        "sun.java2d.loops.SetFillSpansANY",
        "sun.java2d.loops.SetDrawLineANY",
        "sun.java2d.loops.SetDrawPolygonsANY",
        "sun.java2d.loops.SetDrawPathANY",
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        final int[] pixels = ((DataBufferInt) bi.getRaster().getDataBuffer()).getData();
        System.out.println(pixels.length);
        Assert.assertEquals(20000, pixels.length);
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}

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First research phase: Transcultural Emotional Repertoires in and by Reality TV
Preview of the first episode of the 13th season of Germany's Next Topmodel on 06.02.2018 at Kino Zoo-Palast. Picture: Laura Suna
When the first episode of Germany's Next Topmodel's 13th season premiered on February 6, 2018 at Kino Zoo-Palast in Berlin, it was met with great public interest. Even in season 13, the TV show still achieves good ratings while at the same time remaining controversial – as the examples of #notheidisgirl or pinkstinks shows. Apparently, the show retains its potential for affection. Sentiment of guilty pleasure, feminist-critical action and discussion or distinction towards the format are only some of the possible reactions among the audience.
In this light, the project "Transcultural Emotional Repertoires in and by Reality TV" turned to the question of which affective dynamics emerge among the global circulation of popular cultural media formats like reality TV. Our starting point was the assumption that emotions are extensively displayed in reality TV formats and that these emotions represent an essential moment of attraction for the audience. The project focused on how emotions and affects produce proposals for the negotiation of belonging and exclusion. How do these formats regulate emotions that can be said and shown in public? We thereby analysed the negotiation between allegedly universal emotions and their locally specific affective articulations, modifications and irritations.
The study aimed to identify and reconstruct the process of affection and the associated processes of communitization and negotiation of belonging. We thereby analysed emotions and affects in reality TV in the context of the circuit of media culture, namely on the level of production and distribution, media text, and reception and appropriation (du Gay et al. 1997; Hepp 2004).
By this we intended to make affect studies useful for empirical research in communication and media studies.
Research steps
1. Production and Distribution
2. Television Analysis
3. Reception and Appropriation
News from project B02


You see the long "to do" lists., You know everything is a priority. But where oh where are you going to find enough time to get everything done. Sound familiar? I've heard myself saying those words countless times in my 20+ years working in the healthcare and nonprofit world.
The result? It causes me stress, I get less than a good night's sleep, and I find myself getting "snippy" when people talk with me - thanks to that feeling of being overwhelmed. Sounds like whining, but it's the truth. Often it just doesn't seem there are enough hours in the day for nonprofit leaders.
I think part of the problem is the reality of our American business model. We don't take vacations to recharge, we bring our work home, and we put in more hours a day than any other culture. What is wrong with this picture?
Today in the United State there is a belief that being a workaholic is a good thing. There is an inherent bias in our culture to do more. Strong Type A personalities who never stopare seen as an asset to a company. Our culture is one of the worst in the world when it comes to work-life balance. It took me 30 years to finally get off the treadmill of trying to prove to myself and others that I worked harder than anyone else, so I must be better. This is warped productivity… on steroids.
Research actually shows that workers do better and become more productive when they take breaks, when they use their vacation days, when they work reasonable hours in a day. The folks who do this also have fewer sick days.
What I have learned is that any organization, be it a nonprofit or a corporate entity, will take as much from you as you are willing to give. So that means to some degree it is always our choice. Easier said than done, but I repeat we do have choice to reclaim work-life balance so many other workers enjoy around the world. And I know your next words, "but you don't understand the culture at my workplace, there is an expectation to work long hours, to take on extra projects." Again, you have choice even it means finding a place where work-life balance is respected. Fortunately, more and more leading and profitable companies as well as large mission driven organizations acknowledgethe reality that workaholics aren't good for the business.
STEP1: Change how you think about work. Workaholics benefit no one.
This is all about classic time management, which is often difficult to practice. But the truth be told, it is not the workload itself but how we do the work that results in not enough time to do everything. And it comes easier for some people than others. It all depends on how you are wired.
I've always liked Stephen Covey's approach. I've used it off and on throughout the years, as it helps me to prioritize. I have a cherished family member who has ADHD and he states when people tell him to prioritize, he can't do it. Everything seems equally important. Yet, this little chart, which one can reference every morning, helps him discern how he spends his time.
So when there is just too much on the plate, and I don't have enough time, I bucket things using Covey's quadrants, or my own. Instead of just asking myself what is most important to do given limited time, I make my lists, and then code them by my own categories: now, later in the day, tomorrow, later in the week. I revisit those lists each day as things can shift. But I love being able to check off those tasks at the end of the day, that are in the "now" or "later in the day" categories.
1) Don't schedule 1 hr meetings. This seems to be the expected standard yet it isn't necessary. Generally you can get as much done in 30 minutes. Try it.
2) Delegate, delegate, delegate ( you've heard that) but I add a twist. Delegate and then don't be a perfectionist about what is delivered – that may signify your ego is in play.
3) Find your own personal rhythm and ask or allow yourself to work those hours. For me it's about 7-3. For others it may be 10-6.
STEP 2: Change how you do your work, how you prioritize, and always carve out some quiet time.
There are many, many resources, books, videos articles about time management. They primarily focus on how to find extra time and how to prioritize. All good stuff, but I also want us all to remember one of the fundamental issues is our attitude towards time. Go back to STEP 1 !!
Ending the curse does not take a monumental effort. By simply following these two steps, you'll not only enjoy your work day a whole lot better. You'll actually find how much more effective you are.


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Luigi Celestino Di Agostino, beter bekend als Gigi D'Agostino (Turijn, 17 december 1967), is een Italiaanse dj, producer en remixer. Zijn muziekstijl is zeer divers.

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In 1986 startte zijn carrière toen hij als dj in een disco op ging treden. In het begin liepen de mensen nog weg, of zoals Gigi zelf zei: Zelfs de parkeerplekken liepen leeg. Later trad hij toe tot het team van Media Records, waarvoor hij het sublabel Noisemaker managede. Zijn eerste album Gigi D'Agostino werd goud, ook singles als Fly en Sweetly waren een succes. Met Sweetly scoorde hij bovendien zijn eerste Nederlandse hit. Op zijn forum maakte Gigi ook bekend dat hij ooit een plaat had gemaakt met Robert Miles, maar omdat de labels er niet uitkwamen, is deze plaat nooit uitgebracht.

Zijn single Bla Bla Bla kwam in Italië en de Verenigde Staten op nummer 4 binnen. Andere hits die hij maakte waren L'amour toujours, Another Way, La Passion, The Riddle, Super (samenwerking met Albertino), Carillon (remix van Magic Box), Silence, Wellfare en I Wonder Why. L'Amour Toujours bereikte de nummer 1-positie in de Nederlandse top 40.

Op de Italiaanse radio heeft Gigi D'Agostino voor een lange tijd verschillende programma's gehad. Dit begon bij Radio Deejay, in 2003 tekende hij bij Radio Italia Network. Hier presenteerde hij dagelijks een half uur lang het programma Il Programmino di Gigi D'Agostino. Hij bracht in die tijd een compilatie uit die dezelfde naam droeg als dit programma.

In 2005 begon hij bij m2o, een zender die ontstaan is uit Radio Deejay. Hij verscheen eenmalig als gast bij het programma Tribe, dit was echter zo'n succes dat het daarna nog eenmalig herhaald werd. Op 1 september maakte Gigi D'Agostino bekend dat hij met Il Cammino di Gigi D'Agostino een eigen programma kreeg bij m2o. Elke zaterdag tussen 18 en 19 uur liet hij een hoop nieuwe muziek horen. Ook dit werd een groot succes, waardoor D'Agostino vanaf begin 2006 elke dag (behalve zondag) tussen 18 en 19 uur te beluisteren was, later werd dit tussen 14 en 15 uur. Wegens tijdgebrek stopte dit programma in 2009 en na enkele maanden kondigde Gigi zelf aan dat vanaf oktober elke zaterdag tussen 14 en 16 uur met Quello che mi Piace zou starten. Op 1 januari 2010 maakte hij echter bekend dat ook dit stopt wegens dezelfde reden.

Gigi D'Agostino is de uitvinder van de stijl Lento Violento. Gigi begon eind jaren '80 al met het langzamer maken van bestaande muziek. Dit was een van de redenen dat de zalen eerst nog leeg liepen. De laatste jaren heeft deze stijl echter een ontzettende groei doorgemaakt. Bekende artiesten als Daniele Mondello en Technoboy gebruiken elementen van deze langzame stijl in hardstylenummers. Bij deze twee artiesten is het niet gebleven. Er zijn al meer artiesten die met deze sound experimenteren. Gigi zelf scoorde met cd's als Lento Violento... e altre storie en La Musica Che Pesta, de laatst genoemde is uitgebracht onder de naam Lento Violento Man.

Gigi D'Agostino's sets zijn tegenwoordig, net als zijn laatste cd's, een mix van oud en nieuw. Sinds 2010 werkt hij aan de (volgens verschillende berichten) vierdelige serie Ieri e Oggi mix, een cd met Gigi's muziek van heden en vroeger. Deel één en twee zijn inmiddels uitgekomen en waren een succes in Italië.

In 2011 zou het album Mondo Reale uitkomen. Dit had hij twee jaar eerder al aangekondigd, maar het bleef stil rond deze release. Het album zou in eerste instantie in juni uitkomen, later werd dit september. Tot op de dag van vandaag is het echter wederom stil rond Gigi en het album.

Voorlopig is er een einde gekomen aan de serie Ieri e Oggi mix. Begin augustus 2011 kwam het nieuws naar buiten dat Stay With Me de officiële promo is voor het album Mondo Reale. Stay With Me is al uitgebracht op Ieri e Oggi Vol.1, maar de promo is een andere versie dan die van Ieri e Oggi Vol.1.

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Albums

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Legenda: A=Album, C=Compilatie, Ep=Extended play
 1994: Creative Nature Vol. 1 (Ep)
 1994: Creative Nature Vol. 2 (Ep)
 1994: Experiments Vol. 1 (Ep)
 1994: A Journey Into Space (C)
 1996: Le Voyage 96 (C)
 1996: Le Voyage Estate (C)
 1996: Gigi D'Agostino (A)
 1996: Le Voyage (C)
 1997: Progressive Hyperspace (C)
 1997: The Greatest Hits (A)
 1997: Gin Lemon EP (Ep)
 1999: Tanzen EP (Ep)
 1999: L'Amour Toujours (A)
 1999: Amorelettronica (A)
 2000: Eurodance '99 (C)
 2000: Tecno Fes (Ep)
 2000: Tecno Fes Vol. 2 (Ep)
 2000: Il Grande Viaggio Vol. 1 (C)
 2003: Il Programmino (C)
 2003: Live At Altromondo (Exclusive Edition) (C)
 2003: Underconstruction 1: Silence E.P. (Ep)
 2004: Underconstruction 2: Silence Remix (Ep)
 2004: Underconstruction 3: Remix (Ep)
 2004: Live At Altromondo Part II (Exclusive Edition) (C)
 2004: Laboratorio 1 (C)
 2004: Benessere 1 (C)
 2004: L'Amour Toujours II (A)
 2005: Laboratorio 2 (C)
 2005: Laboratorio 3 (C)
 2005: Disco Tanz (C)
 2006: Some Experiments (C)
 2007: Lento Violento... e altre storie... (C)
 2007: Lento Violento Man - La Musica Che Pesta (C)
 2008: Suono Libero (C)
 2010: Ieri e Oggi Mix Vol. 1 (C)
 2010: Ieri e Oggi Mix Vol. 2 (C)
 2012: Greatest Hits (C)
 2012: Best of (C)

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NPO Radio 2 Top 2000

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Eurodance
Italiaans musicus


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20 of the most iconic photos taken by Reuters in 2016
Narjas Zatat
Phew - it has been a long year.
And as we are nearing the time to wave a fond farewell to 2016, the news and photo agency Reuters has released its Pictures of the Year.
Consisting of a 100 photos from a variety of subjects - politics, Hurricanes and an emu - we've chosen a selection.
Usain Bolt strikes a cheeky grin at Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse as he goes on to win the men's 100m semi-finals at Rio Olympics August 14, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Kai Pfaffenbach
A Chilean protester squares off with a riot policeman in a demonstration marking the country's 1973 military coup, September 12, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/Carlos Vera
A banner reads 'We love you Muhammad' held by those mourning the death of boxing legend and Muhammad Ali, as a hearse, with his body inside, takes him through Louisville, Kentucky, June 10, 2016
Picture: Reuters/Adrees Latif
A giant statute of Mao Zedong is being built to commemorate the late chairman, in Henan province, China, September 8, 2016
Picture: Reuters/China Stringer Network
A Guardsman faints during Horseguards Parade, an annual event which is part of the Trooping the Colour ceremony, June 11 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Dylan Martinez
Twenty-three giant pandas, an endangered species, were born in 2016 and were displayed in Chengdu Research Base.
Picture: Reuters/China Daily Information Corps
People embrace after taking part in a prayer circle after a Black Lives Matter protest following police shootings, in Dallas, Texas, July 10 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Carlo Allegri
A woman is injured following an airstrike in Old Aleppo, Syria, April 28, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Abdalrhman Ismail
After being rescued off the coast of Libya, a man eats a biscuit on the Migrant Offshore Aid Station, June 23, 2016.
Picture:Reuters/ Darrin Zammit Lupi
Reshma Quereshi, an Indian model and acid attack survivor, has her make up done before showcasing designer Archana Kochhar's Spring/Summer 2017 collections at New York Fashion Week, September 8, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Lucas Jackson
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Barack Obama in Berlin, November 17, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Fabrizio Bensch
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton answer questions from audience member during a presidential debate, October 10, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Rick Wilking
David Cameron and his family leaving number 10 Downing Street on his last day in office as Prime Minister, July 13, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/Stefan Wermuth
Music legend David Bowie died of cancer January 10. A fan with a Ziggy Stardust tattoo visits his mural in Brixton, London, January 11, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Stefan Wermuth
A house is flooded following Hurricane Matthew, October 11, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/Carlo Allegri
Refugee children play with a toy at a makeshift camp on the border of Greece and Macedonia, March 15, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Alexandros Avramidis
An emu running to escape a wildfire in Potrero, California, June 20 2016.
Picture: Reuters/Mike Blake
Mixing genres, Beyoncé and Chris Martin (Coldplay) perform during half-time at the NFL's Super Bowl 50.
Picture: Reuters/ Lucy Nicholson
A Muslim woman stands in the Mediterranean Sea in Tel Aviv as an Israeli woman stands behind her, August 23, 2016.
Picture: Reuters/ Baz Ratner
Man brings baguettes to his mother's flooded house in Charlette-sur-Loing, France, June 1, 2016.
A Confederate general was reburied and the funeral pictures are troubling
Elon Musk let antisemite back on Twitter and it went as badly as you'd expect
What happened to Matt Hancock on the tube on Tuesday?


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Security advice on offer after thefts
POLICE are meeting scores of shop bosses and staff to talk about safety at work in the wake of six frightening armed hold-ups.
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They have sent out letters to businesses offering reassurance.
And they have been urging them to come along to meetings lined up over the next two weeks.
The hour-long talk-ins come after two post offices, shops and a bookies in Renfrewshire were held up at knifepoint and more than £1,000 was stolen.
Business throughout Howwood, Bridge of Weir, Bishopton and Johnstone were targeted over a couple of weeks.
During one of the raids a father and son were injured while tackling a knifeman and needed hospital treatment.
Since then other shop bosses and employees have been concerned about their security measures and have been in touch with the police.
Special meetings have now been set up at the Carrick Centre, Houston, on Monday starting at 6.30pm and Bishopton Community Centre on Monday, September 22, at 7.30pm.
Another planned meeting held last night in Lochwinnoch was voted a success.
A letter sent out to local retailers from Johnstone police said: "We have suffered a few robberies in outlying villages and we are aware staff may be feeling vulnerable.
"In a bid to offer some advice and re-assurance we have booked venues to talk to you and try to answer any questions raised."
Sergeant Lynne Williamson said: "I know there are concerns from some retailers and it's important we meet with as many as possible to advise them."
Anyone wanting further information can ring Johnstone Police Office on 01505 404000.
Almost three weeks ago detectives arrested a 28-year-old Paisley man and then charged him with six armed raids.
Officers wearing stab-proof vests targeted a suspect's home in broad daylight and got into the property without resistance.
The squad were later seen leaving the house with a man in handcuffs.
They escorted him into a car and drove him to Paisley Mill Street Police HQ where he was quizzed and charged with a series of robberies and attempted robberies in and around Johnstone.
He is alleged to have stolen more than £1,000 during the hold-ups. He was held in cells and appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court.
Callander pensioner's dismay at energy deal rise as bills treble
CallanderA Callander man this week spoke of his shock on being offered a fixed-rate energy deal which has more than trebled in price.


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Going on the Critical Care ward rounds in the morning, seeing patients and devising tube feeding or IV nutrition plans. I also speak to the more awake patients and help them transition and build up their oral dietary intake.
Allowing patients to recover more quickly by providing adequate nutrition.
Working with patients who have Cystic Fibrosis during clinic appointments and also during hospital admissions. I aim to guide and support patients to manage their nutrition needs. I work as part of a team with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
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Duterte urges Filipinos to emulate saints
November 2, 2018 · by AQUABALANZA	· in PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. DUTERTE, RELIGION.	·
I call on the entire nation to honor those who have gone before us
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday urged Filipinos to honor their departed loved ones as he wished the Christian faithful a "solemn and meaningful" celebration of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
"I call on the entire nation to honor those who have gone before us in the grace of God. Their legacy remains an important part of who we are today, and we have much to gain from their virtuous example," Duterte said in his message.
"May their deeds inspire us to become advocates of peace and solidarity as we do our part in building our nation and in alleviating the suffering of others," he added.
The President also called on the people to emulate the saints and deepen their engagements with their respective communities "as we work for real and lasting change".
"We Filipinos welcome the month of November with open hearts as we remember our saints and our deeply departed loved ones, whose lives have deeply inspired us to grow in faith, hope and love. We are reminded that, even in death, our bonds with them remain," he said.
Before visiting his parents' tomb in Davao City, Duterte traveled to Cauayan City, Isabela on Thursday to preside a situation briefing on the effects and devastation caused by Typhoon Rosita.
"After here I'm going to visit the tomb of my father and my mother," he said.
"Rosita" ravaged much of Northern and Central Luzon on Oct. 30, bringing heavy rains and winds that resulted in flash floods and landslides.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the typhoon displaced 30,734 families and left 15 people dead, many of whom were victims of landslides particularly the massive one that occurred in Barangay Banawel, Natonin in Mountain Province.
The government has so far allotted PHP15.92 million worth of assistance to the victims of "Rosita". (PNA)
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that we want to understand is the threat of entry into an industry.
is more concerned with new entrance into an already established industry.
We've talked about the Chinese wind turbine manufacturers.
of its cost of capital, new interest will be drawn to compete in this sphere.
Take the iPad as an example.
Now Apple was the first firm to release an iPad tablet.
They made a whole lot of money on this.
Microsoft came after with their own tablets.
And these firms saw that there was a market for tablets.
compete, and therefore they entered the industry.
understand the barriers that outside firms face prior to entering an industry.
the less attractive it is for new entrants to start competing.
the more protected are the incumbent firms that operate within this industry.
So what drives the barriers to entry in a given industry?
Obviously, this is driven by a number of different factors.
therefore the threat of new entrants visa the incumbent firms to an industry.
becoming established in a given industry.
It's currently dominated by Boeing and Airbus.
firms will enter into the industry despite excessive value creation.
which is rather cheap to produce.
Another factor concerns the presence of product differentiation.
new entrants to steal customers by simply launching some new clothes lines.
therefore makes the barriers to entry rather high.
A third important barrier to entry is that created by laws and the government.
been protected by state monopolies.
example, up until recently there was only one Telecom provider.
Namely the one called TDC.
outside firms to enter this industry.
by definition, extremely high because of state regulation.
depending on the industry that you are operating within.
new entrants to form future competition.


This gigantic beast stands at least 40 feet tall. It is a squat, bloated mass of grayish, leathery flesh, somewhat oval in shape with six long, serpentine tentacles protruding from its form. A massive gaping maw dominates its top surface extending around its entire top half. Hundreds of smaller tentacles adorn the lower part of its body, apparently aiding in locomotion.
An abyssal harvester that has successfully grappled an opponent of its size or smaller deals tentacle damage plus 1d4 points of Constitution damage each round the hold is maintained. A creature reduced to Constitution 0 by an abyssal harvester dies. Note, that the abyssal harvester only deals Constitution damage when constricting a foe.
An abyssal harvester can remain on its abyssal plane and inject up to four of its tentacles across the dimensions and into the Ethereal Plane, Astral Plane, material planes, or Nine Hells. It can do this a total of twelve times per day (so it could inject one tentacle twelve times into any plane, or four tentacles up to three times each).
All of its tentacles must be injected into the same plane, and all appear within the same 20-foot area. While using this ability, it uses sensory organs on its tentacles to see, hear, smell, and feel its surroundings. It can attack normally (at its full attack bonus) while using this ability but it cannot move from its current location. It can withdraw its tentacles as a move action and re-inject them into the same plane (or a different plane) on its next turn.
A dismissal, dispel chaos, or dispel evil spell (using the second effect of either spell) causes an abyssal harvester to withdraw a single tentacle (whichever one was touched) if it fails its Will save. It cannot re-inject that same tentacle into the same plane for one day.
A banishment spell forces an abyssal harvester to withdraw all of its tentacles if it fails its Will save. It cannot re-inject any tentacles that were banished into the same plane for one day.
This ability can only be used when the abyssal harvester is on its abyssal plane and injects its tentacles into the Ethereal Plane, Astral Plane, a material plane, or the Nine Hells.
A grappled foe with 20 or fewer hit points or 4 or fewer Constitution points must succeed on a DC 21 Will save or be drawn through an invisible planar gate (created around the abyssal harvester's tentacles) onto the same plane where the abyssal harvester currently resides. An opponent drawn into the same plane with the harvester is still grappled upon arrival. The save DC is Charisma-based.
An abyssal harvester regrows any lost tentacles in 1 week.
Abyssal harvesters are horrid monsters found primarily on the Abyssal planes and rarely anywhere else (for an extended amount of time at least). They were created by foul and demonic magic to aid in harvesting bodies and living creatures from other planes for use by the various demon lords and princes (uses include slaves, food, concubines, and so on).
An abyssal harvester spends most of its time scouring the planes for potential prey. It does so by injecting a single tentacle into the plane and using it to survey its surroundings. If nothing of interest is located, the harvester withdraws its tentacle and moves on. Much of its time is spent scouring the planes as directed by a demon prince, lord, or other powerful demon (though abyssal harvesters loathe answering to non-princes and rarely do so unless said demon poses a direct threat to the harvester's existence). When not under the direct orders of a prince or demon, any creature a harvester harvests becomes a meal for itself.
A typical abyssal harvester is 40 feet tall, 20 feet wide at its base, and weighs around 40 tons. Its flesh is gray and usually carries a stench of ozone.
Abyssal harvesters are deadly opponents in battle and have no reservations about engaging an enemy in combat. The creature is smart enough to know when it is beaten however and will withdraw (using its plane shift ability) if combat is going against it.
Most of the time however, an abyssal harvester simply injects its tentacles into a plane, grapples its foes, and when they are sufficiently weakened, draws them through a temporary gate onto its plane where it devours them.
Foes can attack an abyssal harvester's tentacles. A tentacle has AC 21 (+11 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 21, and can withstand 30 points of damage. Damaging or severing a tentacle does not harm the abyssal harvester (damage dealt to a tentacle is not subtracted from its hit points).
An abyssal harvester's natural weapons, as well as any weapons it wields, are treated as chaotic-aligned and evil-aligned for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.


An Imperial AT-AT - Free Paper Model!
This is a card-stock All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT). The original designs were downloaded from SF Paper Craft. The model shown was built with the original unweathered designes. I later converted the pdf files into jpg files and did some extensive weathering in Photoshop using the magic wand and airbrush tools. There are five 8 X 11 part sheets, and it took about 30 - 45 minutes per sheet to get all the dirt and battle scarring done. Some of the small paper tubes were replaced with round toothpicks (much easier and a lot stronger). One of the cool things about these models is the final finish is done when they come off the printer, and if you mess up a part, just print a new one- great for younger modelers. A couple of construction techniques that I found helpful: Anywhere there is exposed white, i.e. the back side and cut edges of the printed patterns; I used a black Sharpie ink pen to color. This helps to "erase" the appearance of paper. Where there are intricate single sheet paper details that are otherwise flimsy, I added a coating of superglue. This turns regular card stock into a strong composite material. I also use high quality wood glue for all of the basic construction. Tite-Bond II dries twice as fast and is twice as strong as Elmer�s or other white glues. Here are the parts and instructions. Enjoy!
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Hofstads Jeugdorkest (VHJO) werd in 1923 opgericht door mevrouw Tilly Talboom-Smits (1902-1978) en is daarmee het oudste jeugdorkest ter wereld.

De vereniging bestaat uit verschillende orkesten, waarin qua leeftijd en niveau een opbouw bestaat. De jongste kinderen beginnen in het Strijkorkest (6-9 jaar) en stromen via het Basisorkest (7-12 jaar), het Voorbereidend orkest (9-14 jaar) en het Juniorenorkest (11-15 jaar) uiteindelijk door naar het Jeugdorkest (15-25 jaar). Daarnaast heeft de vereniging ook een Strijkersensemble (14-25 jaar). De vereniging leidt veel jonge kinderen op, op diverse instrumenten, onder andere trombone, hoorn, fagot, contrabas, altviool, etc. Ook is er een eigen vioolopleiding voor jonge kinderen.

Ontstaan
In 1923 studeerde Tilly Talboom-Smits als pianiste af aan het Koninklijk Conservatorium in Den Haag. Met een aantal jonge leerlingen van het conservatorium startte zij een orkestje dat al snel onder haar leiding uitgroeide tot het eerste jeugdsymfonieorkest van Den Haag. Op 14 april 1923 vond in theater Diligentia aan het Lange Voorhout het eerste concert plaats, toen nog onder de naam Euterpe, een verwijzing naar het symfonieorkest Euterpe, een Haagsche Orkestvereniging die in 1891 was opgericht. In 1926 werd voor de naam Hofstads Jeugdorkest gekozen.

In 1973 ontving Tilly Talboom-Smits de Zilveren Anjer voor haar initiatief en al haar werk ten behoeve van Hofstads Jeugdorkest.

Vanaf de oprichting tot 1964 leidde Tilly Talboom het orkest zelf; in dat jaar nam het 19-jarige lid Lex Veelo het stokje over. Sinds die tijd maakte het orkest een enorme groei door, zodat naast het oorspronkelijke jeugdorkest, meerdere orkesten ontstonden. Lex Veelo nam na een dirigentschap van 47 jaar in juni 2010 afscheid van het orkest en werd opgevolgd door Marcel Geraeds.

Bekende oud-leden
 Marieke Blankestijn
 Stefan Blonk
 Jules van Hessen
 Roland Kieft (dirigent)
 Johan de Meij
 Floris Mijnders
 Dulci Ouwerkerk
 Abbie de Quant
 Monica Verschoor

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Upeneus sulphureus (CUVIER, 1829) è un pesce del genere Upeneus.

Descrizione
I maschi superano spesso i 20 cm di lunghezza. Il loro corpo è molto chiaro ventralmente e brunastro o marrone in sede dorsale.

Distribuzione e habitat
Vive ad alcune decine di metri di profondità, nelle acque oceaniche (Pacifico e Oceano Indiano) vicine alle coste del Sud-Est Asiatico, dell'Africa orientale, della Cina e del Giappone.

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Upeneus


Sunday, June 3, 2018, 1:30 p.m.
Sherlock Holmes. 1932. USA. Directed by William K. Howard. Screenplay by Bertram Millhauser, based on the play by William Gillette. With Clive Brook, Miriam Jordan, Ernest Torrence. DCP. 69 min.
William K. Howard's take on the consulting detective is perhaps the most rousing and stylistically adventurous of Holmes movies, a Bondian adventure full of action and Wellesian surprises, featuring Clive Brook as a witheringly sarcastic Holmes and the great character actor Ernest Torrence (Steamboat Bill, Jr.) as a memorable Moriarty. Restored by The Museum of Modern Art with funding from Twentieth Century Fox.


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Home / Writers / Ober, Frederick A. / The Revenge of Quetzalcoatl: Cortés
Frederick A. Ober
The Revenge of Quetzalcoatl: Cortés
The Revenge of Quetzalcoatl: Hernando Cortés and the Invasion of Mexico. By Frederick A Ober. Aztec legends warned of the fearsome return of a white, bearded god from across the seas who would destroy their civilization. This prediction came true with the arrival on American shores of Hernando Cortés.
Leading a small band of ruthless, determined Spaniards, Cortés and hundreds of thousands of Indian allies marched into the Aztec capital city Tenochtitlan, and, after incredible adventures, finally laid waste to that metropolis and rebuilt it into modern-day Mexico City.
This is the full, incredible-but-true story of how a few hundred Europeans overturned history. Important revelations in this book include:
– That smallpox was brought to the Americas not by Europeans, but a Negro in Spanish service; and
– That despite propaganda about "guns and steel," the Spaniards would not have succeeded in overthrowing the Aztec Empire had the surrounding Indian tribes, long victims of their cruel neighbors, not provided hundreds of thousands of warriors in the final sacking of Tenochtitlan.
This is one of the most astonishing stories ever told from the era of European expansion into the New World.
Cover image: Detail of the statue of Cortés at his birth town of Medellin, Spain.
I. In Spain and Hispaniola (1485-1511)
II. With Velasquez in Cuba (1511-1518)
III. Cortés Sets Out for Mexico (1519)
IV. The Great Battle of Tabasco (1519)
V. In the Plumed Serpent's Land (1519)
VI. An Alliance with the Totonacs (1519)
VII. Cortés Destroys His Fleet (1519)
VIII. Encounters with the Tlascalans (1519)
IX. A Massacre in the Holy City (1519)
X. In the City of Mexico (1519)
XI. At Montezuma's Court (1519)
XII. Montezuma a Prisoner (1519-1520)
XIII. An Invasion by Narvaez (1520)
XIV. The Spaniards Meet with Disaster (1520)
XV. The Midnight Retreat from Mexico (1520)
XVI. Siege of the Aztec Capital (1521)
XVII. Montezuma's City Destroyed (1521)
XVIII. The Colonization of Mexico (1521)
XIX. A Perilous Expedition (1524-1526)
XX. Last Voyages and Last Days
Indexed, Illustrated.
148 pages. Paperback.
About the author: Frederick Albion Ober (1849–1913) was a self-educated American naturalist who won fame exploring the Lesser Antilles, where he discovered 22 bird taxa. Two of these, the Lesser Antillean flycatcher and the Montserrat oriole – were named in his honor. He then journeyed through central America researching the history of that region, an adventure which provided the material for a number of highly successful books. He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1893, and was a co-founder of the Explorers Club.
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package asrl

import (
	"github.com/gotmc/asrl"
	"github.com/gotmc/visa"
)

// Driver implements the visa.Driver interface for a TCPIP HW interface driver.
type Driver struct{}

// Open takes a VISA address string and returns a VISA resource.
func (d Driver) Open(address string) (visa.Resource, error) {
	return asrl.NewDevice(address)
}

// init registers the driver with the program.
func init() {
	var driver Driver
	visa.Register(visa.ASRL, driver)
}


Building a strong brand name is very difficult. When this brand name is built it is a very valuable intangible asset. In this article we present 10 news brands that will remain for the next 10 years due to their strong brand and product.
In ten years the New York Times may not be making printed news papers anymore but the brand will still exist. Its name and product are too valuable to disappear. The NYT Company structure may look different, and the newsroom should probably be much smaller. But with the right technology and business decisions, the New York Times should still be alive as one of the most important news brands for a long time.
Twitter is a real-time news distributor which no company can ignore. In the future It will probably become even better for reading and reacting on breaking news. Twitter also makes it possible for eyewitnesses to report news, for example in war zones. Twitter not only gets news into peoples' hands the fastest, but it has given birth and life to several news brands. And it should remain an important one.
Google continues to lead the world by organizing the world's information and helping people find it. Google News is a huge product with a huge audience. We expect Google to continue to be one of the most important news distribution companies indefinitely.
The news feed platform of Facebook has become one of the most important news distribution platform in the world. It should continue to grow in relevance for local news, as traditional local media brands fade. Facebook will be a very important news brand in a decade.
Local TV and networks will probably change dramatically over the next decade. News brands will have to modify to the changing demands or else it will have to end their business. Univision however, is becoming an extremely important media brand. Univision is still increasing in size and influence partly because the increase in the Spanish speaking population.
Bloomberg is the best and most important media on financial news. Financial news will always stay relevant and as long as Bloomberg continues giving the news better than any other media company, it will continue to prosper as a news brand. Bloomberg will have to make sure it continues to lead the pack at gathering accurate news and information as quickly as possible.
regardless the fact that for most Americans it is still impossible to watch the Qatar-based Al Jazaeera tv channel, the importance of the Middle- East can't be denied. Not only in terms of conflicts but as well in terms of development. Al Jazeera's influence will likely rise, and distribution within the U.S. will eventually grow, especially as Internet TV becomes more of a reality.
Yahoo is still one of the biggest web portals in the world and will continue to be one of the most important news brands. In the next decade Yahoo could slowly fade a bit, but it still isn't shrinking.
This station is reliable, solid and approachable and that is what millions of people want. It doesn't stand out in any particular way, but CNN is still associated with quality news coverage. It will continue to be an important brand next decade even if it shifts more to the web.
The Washington Post may or may not be printing a paper in a decade. But the D.C. scene will still need to lobby itself somehow. Politico seems to be asserting itself as a dominant brand with staying power.