In fact, we loved them so much that we spoke with Dr. Claudia (@doctorclaudia) about her work with Ted-Ed, the challenges (and rewards) of making these videos, and why it's important that messages like these are communicated to the public….
IdeaRocket: First off, can you tell me how long you've been researching sleep and sleep deprivation for?
Dr. Claudia: I got into the neuroscience of sleep just a few years ago. My background is in neuroscience and I studied quite a few different things so I tend to research all sorts of different areas because I consult the health and wellness industries. So whatever sort of pops up, or starts percolating in the neuroscience field, I like to tap into that and then go deeper and explain it to the public.
IdeaRocket: Which makes doing Ted-Ed Originals a great fit for you; a way to explain a complex neuroscience topic in a way that the public can easily understand. How did your relationship with Ted begin?
Dr. Claudia: I've been working with Ted-Ed for about four years now. It was very new, it had just launched. I actually did one of their first lessons. Back then, they did not have a team of producers and directors. They just had a few educators and a few animators involved. I remember the first one we did, they mailed me a box—like a temporary sound-proof box basically—and they mailed me an iPad and a little tiny microphone. So back then, I did everything. So I scripted the video—which I still do—and I also did the voiceover too. They've obviously gotten more funding over the years and now have editors, producers, animation directors and voice-over actors, so it's a totally different ballgame. And our last three videos have all reached a million YouTube videos in the first week.
IdeaRocket: Wow, that's incredible! You've now done four Ted-Ed Originals, can you talk about how you go about selecting your topics?
Dr. Claudia: Because there are so many videos out there, I always ask myself: how can I write a story that's going to reach a mass audience because it's engaging and interesting enough? Not just explaining something for explaining sake, but finding a question or topic that's on the tip of people's tongues and no one has really tapped into it yet. For example, the first one I did in this kind of vein: Why is Yawning Contagious?
Dr. Claudia: I feel like everyone, at some point, has wondered that. Why is yawning contagious? But is there an actual answer? So I looked into it from my perspective, which is neuroscience. And while looking at different possible explanations, there was one theory—that it's basically bringing us closer because of empathy—that I found very fascinating. And so I really spent some more time on that.
IdeaRocket: In a video like that where, as you mentioned, there are alternative theories out there. How do you navigate around that?
Dr. Claudia: On that one, I remember, we went back and forth about the script and how it should be presented. In the end, we decided not to present one theory as necessarily more correct than the other, but just to put all the information and science out there and let the public decide. So I've done some topics that are inconclusive because science just is inconclusive.
IdeaRocket: One of your other Ted-Ed Originals is What Makes Tattoos Permanent? Can you tell me how that idea came about?
Dr. Claudia: I'm a mind/body expert, and I work in the skin care industry as well, so that happened because I was just looking at the dermis and became curious. I couldn't find why tattoos were permanent from a very scientific point of view. There just weren't any scientific articles out there. I found just one very obscure article out there and then I wrote an article about it for our blog. I thought this is a good idea and I emailed Ted-ED and they loved the idea. It was a really fun one to do.
IdeaRocket: Since we're in the business of making animated explainer videos here, I am curious to hear what it's like for you to work with animators on these projects. How does that relationship typically work?
Dr. Claudia: It's a really fun process for me because I'm not an animator. They usually do a full draft on their own and then I look at the animatic. Or I look at just sketches. And in the meantime, we tend to go back and forth. I leave it up to them to sort of bring these ideas to live however they imagine. So I always find that part really fun, just waiting to see what they do. Oh my god, how are they going to draw this? Because it can be really heady concepts.
IdeaRocket: To your point, these are often heady concepts that you're dealing with. Since you've done a few of these and you are playing such a vital role in shaping the concept as well as scripting the story, what have you learned?
Dr. Claudia: Keep everything really simplified and very concise. We only have a few minutes to get a point across. For all of the scripts that I've written, it's also been important to me that the beginning is very engaging. So for the sleep deprivation lesson, I thought having a human story element to it would be interesting. And a lot of the audience is younger, so I write about teens and students quite a bit.
IdeaRocket: That was one of the things we wrote about, how that video does a great job of leading with examples.
Dr. Claudia: I like to open up these videos with either a story or some sort of historical element. Like with the tattoo lesson: I thought it was interesting to explore the idea of how long tattoos have been around. It's not like a new fad, you know? It actually goes back to mummies. It took a while to find a reliable source to show me the first evidence of tattoos.
IdeaRocket: In addition to starting strong and utilizing stories and historical information, what have you learned—in terms of scripting–with regards to the animated component?
Dr. Claudia: I always keep the animation in mind and it teaches me to keep it very simple. Very to-the-point, and very figurative. I want to use ideas and concepts that are going to be actually fun to watch. So instead of talking necessarily about scientific terms, I'll describe the cells I'm talking about as "the guys who gobble up the ink." That way the animators have a sense of how to think of these as like little monsters.
Dr. Claudia: It's about making sure that the language is not dry at all. That it's very figurative, it just makes it so much easier to animate when it's already very visual language.
IdeaRocket: Since millions and millions of people have now seen your videos, I'd love to hear about some of your favorite reactions.
Dr. Claudia: Why is Yawning Contagious? was probably my favorite for reactions. Because if you look up the comments on YouTube, it's people saying "Oh my god, I yawned like 17 times while watching this video." I love the fact that I could evoke a very visceral response with a video because it's not easy to do. But yawning just sort of lent itself to creating a very emotional reaction. Like people couldn't help it. It's not like they wanted to yawn, they just couldn't help it. And I actually yawned so much when I was writing the script, which was really weird. I couldn't stop yawning. This is crazy!
IdeaRocket: The last question I have for you goes back to something you talked about earlier: the disconnect between the scientific community and the mainstream audience. You—and I thank you for this—have been working to bridge that gap in a variety of ways, but I'm curious why you believe that gulf exists in the first place.
IdeaRocket: Right, we've seen plenty of those kind of headlines.
Dr. Claudia: I mean, these Ted-Ed lessons aren't based on one single study, they're based on decades or more of studies. That's the difference when I write something too. I'm not putting something out there that's flimsy in a way where a lot of the articles out there are just based on one-offs. I don't feel like that helps any one. So with these lessons I like to pick interesting questions and then find all the studies that cover the topic over a long period of time; whether it's ten, twenty or even fifty years. And I think that the reason why this isn't always the case is because, like I said, there's just not a lot of scientists that are doing the actual writing.


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Google Transparency Report Shows Government Data Demands Rising
July 20, 2016 10:32 AM PT
The number of government requests to Google for citizens' personal data rose in the second half of 2015, according to the company's latest Transparency Report, released Monday.
The number has been trending upward for the past few years as the number of people connected to the Internet has increased.
The growth also coincides with government efforts worldwide to increase surveillance over their citizens and almost-daily reports of terrorist attacks.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been fighting to expand its powers of surveillance in the United States, and some U.S. senators have been looking for ways to expand provisions of the Patriot Act to allow the warrantless surveillance of Americans, citing the recent mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, as an example of the threat level.
Members of Congress also have been seeking to curb the powers of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board through the Intelligence Authorization Act of 2017, which has been introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The United Kingdom is in the thick of a controversy over its Investigatory Powers Bill, nicknamed the "Snooper's Charter," which not only faces domestic opposition, but also is the focus of a case in the European Union Court of Justice.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month signed controversial legislation compelling telcos and Internet service providers to save and store their customers' private communications.
Who Wants User Data
The U.S. government filed the most data requests with Google — 12,500 — specifying more than 27,100 users or accounts. Google produced data for 79 percent of those requests.
France came in second, with nearly 4,200 user data requests for about 5,100 users or accounts specified. It received some data for 59 percent of those requests.
The UK was third with nearly 4,000 user data requests affecting 5,400 users or accounts, and it received some data for 72 percent of the requests.
Australia was fourth, with more than 1,200 user data requests for 1,500 or so users or accounts. Google provided some data for 70 percent of those requests.
"Boy, look how efficient the U.S. is," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group. "Two users for every request. Australia, on the other hand, has more requests than users."
The Struggle to Preserve Privacy
Governments are justifying their increasing demands for citizens' data as helpful in their efforts against terrorism.
"This likely has to do with increasing attacks leading to bigger nets spread looking for folks thinking of attacking the country," Enderle suggested.
Western governments file the most requests for user data because "currently, it's Western countries that are experiencing most of the high-profile attacks, and they have the least restrictions on Internet use. In other parts of the world where violence is common, Internet connectivity isn't," Enderle told the E-Commerce Times.
Are Transparency Reports Useful?
"Transparency reports like those pioneered by Google are incredibly valuable," observed Christopher Calabrese, vice president of policy at the Center for Democracy & Technology.
"They create a baseline to help all of understand how government gathers data about citizens," he told the E-Commerce Times.
Google's report "highlights the need to ensure that human rights protections are built into surveillance laws worldwide," Calabrese said.
However, the reports "don't tell you what the requests were for, or whether they were for information on you," Enderle pointed out. "If they really were transparent, these two elements would be critical in telling whether the requests were legitimate and if you personally, or your family, are at risk."
Richard Adhikari has written about high-tech for leading industry publications since the 1990s and wonders where it's all leading to. Will implanted RFID chips in humans be the Mark of the Beast? Will nanotech solve our coming food crisis? Does Sturgeon's Law still hold true? You can connect with Richard on Google+.
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| creator                  = Mark Haynes (Alvin-Earthworm)
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| editor                   = Mark HaynesJason KaufmanAlen Alic
| theme_music_composer     = Michihiro Kuroda (Rockman EXE Axess Tema de abertura)
| language                 = Inglés
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| basado en                = Dragon Ball Z por Akira Toriyama
| tema principal           = "Two Futures" (Dos Futuros, 二つの未来, Futatsu no Mirai) de la serie MegaMan NT Warrior compuesto por Michihiro Kuroda (original)"Mario Minor" del videojuego Mortal Kombat compuesto por Powerglove (reinicio)
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Jason Kaufman
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}}Super Mario Bros. Z (abreviado comúnmente como SMBZ, lit. Súper Hermanos Mario Z) es una serie web Flash, crossover, acción ficción inglesa creada y producida por Mark Haynes (también conocido como Alvin-Earthworm). Debutando en Newgrounds el 22 de abril de 2006, la serie cuenta la historia de cómo cinco héroes valientes Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Shadow y Yoshi se embarcan en un viaje en busca de las siete Esmeraldas de Caos que le dan un poder ilimitado al usuario, y así determinar el destino del mundo, antes de que las encuentre Metallix (originalmente Mecha Sonic), un robot cuyo propósito es transformarse en el ser más poderoso en el universo después de destruir Mobius. Haynes e IGN describieron la serie como "Super Mario y Sonic el erizo se conoce con Dragon Ball Z". El primer episodio tiene de más de 9 millones de vistas, y muchos episodios tienen más de un millón de vistas.Super Mario Bros. Z fue altamente influyente, obteniendo reconocimiento universal de su audiencia por su estilo visual y darle nueva luz a la animación de sprites en internet. Siendo muy recordable, fue halagado hasta por el fundador de Newgrounds Tom Fulp, que subió el límite de tamaño de subida de archivos para que Haynes pudiera subir el octavo episodio. En Newgrounds, la serie era interactiva como en la forma de una novela visual, pero sin opciones de rutas alternativas. La serie inicialmente fue cancelada después de que saliera el noveno episodio no completado el 30 de marzo de 2012. En los años siguientes, hubo varios intentos no oficiales de retomar la serie, incluyendo un Kickstarter para una película entera el septiembre de 2013 que luego iba a convertirse en un final de serie llamado Super Mario Galaxy X. El proyecto rápidamente recibió un aviso de  Nintendo obligando que se detuviera.

 Historia
En el reinicio y en la serie original, la historia empieza en el Reino Champiñón, el planeta a donde Sonic y Shadow, después de sobrevivir a un genocidio a manos de Metallix(Mecha Sonic) en su planeta natal Mobius, escapan en busca de las Esmeraldas del Caos abandonadas. Se conocen con Mario y Luigi, y luego con Yoshi, en una misión para detener la amenaza que representan Metallix y las Esmeraldas del Caos.

Antes de la llegada de Sonic y Shadow, Mario y Luigi participan en un torneo, luchando contra Wario y Waluigi. Luego llegan Bowser y Kamek interrumpiendo el torneo con sus planes de conquistar el reino. Cuando Mario está casi derrotado a manos de "Metal Bowser", una cápsula misteriosa cae del cielo conteniendo a Sonic y Shadow que impacta sobre Bowser y lo derrota. Luego los héroes se ponen a cazar las Esmeraldas del Caos. Yoshi encontró una y casi es asesinado por Metallix. Mientras Yoshi sanaba en la casa de Mario, el grupo continúa su busca con la ayuda del Profesor E. Gadd, pero son interrumpidos y derrotados por los Hermanos Koopa. Cuando se recuperan,Viajan a la isla de Yoshi para encontrar otra Esmeralda del Caos, encontrándose nuevamente con los Hermanos Koopa y con nuevos rivales los Axem Rangers X, los tres grupos empiezan a luchar en una gran batalla, antes de la llegada de Metallix que aniquilo a los dos grupos enemigos, y casi a los héroes que consiguen escapar con cuatro de las Esmeraldas del Caos.

En otra parte, se enteró de que Doctor Eggman, el creador de Metallix y archienemigo de Sonic, sobrevivió a la destrucción de Mobius y unió fuerzas con Bowser, usando una combinación de métodos científicos y la magia de Kamek para crear "Mecha Mario", un robot parecido a Mario diseñado para matarlo. Después de enfrentarse a Captain Basilisx, el aliado de Bowser que tiene garras afiladas y la habilidad de transformar personas en piedra, Mario, Yoshi, Sonic y Luigi se preparan para luchar contra los hijos de Bowser, Bowser Jr. y los Koopalings.

Después de que la línea de historia original se completara, Haynes dijo que la idea iba a ser que Metallix, después de ser derrotado por los héroes con el poder de los siete Espíritus Estrella (de la serie Paper Mario), cuyo poder se equivalaba al de las siete Esmeraldas del Caos, se reconstituye como sexto miembro azul de los Axem Rangers X, que fueron reconstruidos por Smithy y Captain Basilisx, con el fin de recuperar poder, sin saber la verdadera identidad de Metallix.

 Personajes
Mario/Dr. Mario – residente del Reino Champiñón, acompaña a Sonic el erizo en su misión de detener a Metallix (Turbo Mecha Sonic).
Luigi – residente del Reino Champiñón, hermano gemelo menor de Mario, que ayuda en prevenir que Metallix adquira las Esmeraldas del Caos.
Sonic el erizo – solía ser residente del planeta destruido Mobius, que escapa con Shadow en busca de las Esmeraldas del Caos, tras sobrevivir a un genocidio a manos de Metallix. Se acompañan con Mario y Luigi, los campeones del Reino Champiñón, después de enterarse de que eran capaces de igualar su velocidad de correr. Los ayudaban en encontrar las Esmeraldas del Caos antes de que Metallix las consiguiera. A Sonic se le conoce como "el ser vivo más veloz."
Shadow el erizo - "forma de vida última" de bioingeniería y residente de Mobius, que procura recuperar las Esmeraldas del Caos y destruir a Mecha Sonic en retribución por las muertes de Rouge y Omega.
T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas – comúnmente conocido como Yoshi, un miembro de la tribu Yoshi de la Isla Dinosaurio y uno de los siete Hijos Estrella. Se une a sus amigos Mario y Luigi (por una deuda de por vida con ellos después de que lo salvaran a él y a los Yoshis) en su lucha contra Metallix junto con Sonic y Shadow.
Metallix – Se le conoce en la serie original como Turbo Mecha Sonic e informalmente como Mecha Sonic. Es un robot creado por Dr. Eggman y evolución de Metal Sonic, creado para el único propósito de destruir a Sonic el erizo. Metallix se rebela contra su creador y destruye Mobius, y se pone a buscar  las Esmeraldas del Caos. El personaje fue rediseñado en el reinicio debido a la creencia de Haynes de que el diseño original era decepcionante e inconsistente con cómo fue representado originalmente en Sonic & Knuckles.
Wario y Waluigi - rivales de los hermanos Mario que procuran robar las Esmeraldas del Caos y venderlas por dinero.
Princesa Peach - gobernante del Reino Champiñón, y frecuentemente secuestrada por Bowser. Le ofrece ayuda a Mario, Luigi, Sonic y Shadow en su busca de las Esmeraldas del Caos.
Rey Bowser - archenemigo de Mario y Luigi y padre de Bowser Jr. y los Koopalings que procura adquirir las Esmeraldas del Caos y conquistar el Reino Champiñón.
Profesor E. Gadd - Cientista del Reino Champiñón que le provee apoyo a los héroes, creando dispositivos para ayudarlos como el Radar de Esmeraldas.
Los Hermanos Koopa - Un grupo de cuatro Koopa Troopas ninja de Paper Mario que procuran obtener las Esmeraldas del Caos para dárselas a Bowser.
Axem Rangers X - Un grupo de cinco robots con hachas que fueron reconstruidos por Smithy después de ser destruidos en Super Mario RPG. Procuran obtener las Esmeraldas del Caos para avanzar los planes de Smithy.
Captain Basilisx - El capitán de la Guardia Koopa de Bowser en el Omega Doomship, capaz de volver personas en piedra con su mirada. Procura venganza contra Mario por haber matado a su mejor amigo durante los eventos de Super Mario World. Es un personaje original creado para la serie y está nombrado en referencia a la criatura mitológica Basilisco.

 Episodios
 Sinopsis

 The Turbo Mecha Sonic Saga (2006–2009; 2012)
(lit. La saga de Turbo Mecha Sonic)

 The Metallix Saga (2016; 2021–presente)
(lit. La saga de Metallix)

 Cortometrajes

 The Smithy Saga
(lit. La saga de Smithy)

 Producción y estreno

La animación de Super Mario Bros. Z está hecha en Adobe Flash e incluye un estilo dinámico y rápido similar al de Dragon Ball Z. Los personajes se renderizan con una combinación de sprites preexistentes y gráficos pixelados creados para la serie. La mayoría del diálogo en la serie se transmite usando cajas de texto, y a veces audios de voz de Dragon Ball Z y de varios juegos de Mario y Sonic. La única excepción está en el séptimo episodio, donde hicieron una aparición cameo Andrew Raskin y Patrick TeNyenhuis para hacer la voz de, respectivamente, Hal el Koopa Troopa y Jeff el Goomba, que son personajes de otra serie web hecha por fans Bowser's Kingdom.

La serie fue conceptualizada como una remake de Dragon Ball Z con personajes de los juegos de Mario y Sonic, inspirada por varios conceptos de parodia similares que Haynes había visto en Newgrounds. Se finalizó la animación del primer episodio a lo largo de un mes, y el episodio fue subido a Newgrounds el 22 de abril de 2006. Se subieron nuevos episodios cada varios meses los siguientes tres años, y el octavo episodio, que es el último episodio que está completo, se subió el 9 de octubre de 2009.

El 30 de marzo de 2012, luego de un hiato de tres años, Haynes anunció la cancelación de la serie, y subió una versión incompleta de trabajo en progreso del noveno episodio. Los años siguientes hubo varios intentos no oficiales en retomar la serie, incluyendo una página en Kickstarter para una película final de serie iniciada el septiembre de 2013, que se convertiría en una serie secuela titulada Super Mario Galaxy X. Esta recibió un aviso de Nintendo obligando que se cancelara.

El septiembre de 2015, Haynes anunció el desarrollo de un reinicio de la serie. Subió el episodio piloto a comienzos de 2016 y para apoyar y financiar la serie inició un Patreon que luego recibió un aviso de retirada de Nintendo. Haynes dejó de subir por cuatro años, a causa de problemas personales cita él. La serie volvió a verse activamente desarrollada el febrero de 2020, con Haynes estrenando en YouTube una remasterización en resolución 4K de la serie original el mes siguiente, hecha en colaboración con Alen Alic y Jason Kaufman.

 Recepción Súper Mario Hermanos Z atrajo interés inmediatamente. Recibió 50.000 visitas dentro de un día de su primer lanzamiento. El primer episodio tiene más de nueve millones de visitas en Newgrounds y YouTube, y la mayoría de episodios tienen más de un millón. En diciembre de 2020, el canal oficial en YouTube de la serie tiene más de 96 mil suscriptores. Las dos series ganaron el Tank Awards en Newgrounds.

La serie fue aclamada por su memorabilidad por el fundador de Newgrounds, Tom Fulp, que subió el límite de tamaño de archivos del sitio para que Haynes pudiera subir el octavo episodio. Bit 128 de Podcast One describió la serie como "envejec[iendo] como el buen vino."  Rosa Fernández de Zona Red halagó el reinicio de Haynes por "[su] nuevo material y [por] aprovecharse de nuevas tecnologías para crear los capítulos como [Haynes] los tenía en mente hace diez años", describiéndola como "una serie de seguimiento de culto nacida nuevamente.", y Emmanuel Perrin de Gent Side halagó la serie por su "promesa explosiva", elementos de crossover, y el uso de imaginería de Dragon Ball Z''.

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I use an app that follows the Church Calendar for daily Bible reading, so occasionally come upon a holiday that surprises me. Today we celebrate Candlemas, which falls 40 days after Christmas and so marks the day that Joseph and Mary brought their baby Jesus to the temple (story in Luke 2). Their visit fulfilled two traditions: one, that the firstborn son belonged to God in a special way and had to be redeemed by a sacrifice in memory of God's rescue of the entire nation of Israel when they were slaves in Egypt (Exodus 13), and two, that a woman who had given birth was now declared ritually pure again (Leviticus 12, and remarkably congruent with the typical 6-week post-partum check up we practice now).
In this story we see the humanity, and the poverty, of Jesus and his family. They could not afford the lamb sacrifice, so brought two turtle doves. There would be many people performing the same rituals every day. But the Spirit prompted a prophet named Simeon to go to the temple that day and meet this family as they entered, holding the baby up and calling him salvation, a light, glory, hope. Privately then, he turns to Jesus' mother and soberly prepares her. Being a light to the world is a heavy burden to bear. Many will speak against this child, even in our own soul you will feel the piercing of the sword.
What a picture of parent-hood. The delightful promise a baby represents. That pure potential, that perfect joy, that world-changing life at its start. But the lurking shadow of heart-aches to come, of mystery, separation, danger we are unable to prevent, watching helplessly from afar.
The day coincides with the exact mid-point between the Winter solstice and the Spring equinox, an ancient marker, halfway out of the darkest night for the northern half of the globe. That's why countries have traditions about badgers or groundhogs peeking out to see their shadow and predict just how nasty the next six weeks will be, and that's why the name of the holiday reflects a tradition of bringing candles to the church for blessing. Christmas has come, resurrection lies ahead, but we're still a flickering candle in the dark.
I also love the subversive equality of this day, a widow, a very old woman, gets to hold the King in the Temple and bear witness. Truth depended upon two eye witnesses, and as will happen at the resurrection, women get a key voice in the new Kingdom. At the presentation in the Temple and at the tomb in the garden, so few actually saw the import of this baby and man. So few probably listened or remembered. For most, as in the painting, there was chaos and noise and confusion. But two people recognized the import and they still bear witness to the truth.
Malcom Guite writes of the day in a sonnet from "Sounding the Seasons".
Had made a killing on two young doves.
Against the dark our Saviour's face is bright.
A day to capture the paradox of parental glory and pain. A day to recognize the cultural connection of the real baby Jesus to the ancient traditions of exodus and rescue. A day to foreshadow that this family who could not afford a lamb, had birthed the Lamb whose sacrifice would ultimately rescue from the slavery of evil. A day to light a candle that testified that darkness cannot overcome light. A day to ponder just how often we miss the important story: what baby amongst the dozens I touched today goes unrecognized for a life that will bless many, what purposes might God be working for good in the massive crowds protesting here in Kenya?


(Natural News) Is it possible that mainstream journalists have rediscovered their integrity and desire to tell the truth? Have the increasingly urgent cries of "fake news!" caused some to find and dust off their consciences? It certainly seems that at least some have been less reluctant to do their jobs recently. The New York Times' willingness to finally reveal the predatory control Harvey Weinstein maintained over young Hollywood actresses for decades, despite the mainstream media's stubborn insistence on shielding celebrities in recent years, is one example of how the tide seems to be turning.


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Q: readFile throws error in object literal I have a simple node.js server/client program, I wanted to change my existing code so that I could use object literals instead of switch statements, this is the code with switch/case which works fine:
const readline = require('readline');
const net = require('net');
const fs = require('fs');
var jsonName = "bands.json";
var r1 = readline.createInterface({
  input : process.stdin,
  output : process.stdout
});

r1.question('Test',function(answer){
  var server = net.createServer({allowHalfOpen:true},function(connection){
    connection.allowHalfOpen = true;
      data = data.toString().trim();
      switch(data)
      {
        case '/bands':
        {
          fs.readFile(jsonName,function(err,jsonContent){
            if(err)
              throw err;
              connection.write(jsonContent);
          });
          break;
        }
        //and other cases...
      }
    });
  });

I defined a function outside of the r1.question body as :
function handleRequest(data){
      var response = {
        '/bands': function(){
          fs.readFile(jsonName,function(err,jsonContent){
            if(err)
              throw err;
            return jsonContent;
          });
        },
        '/notFound':function(){
          return "Unknown Command, Try again...";
        }
      };
      return (response[data] || response['/notFound'])();
    }

and called this function as :
  var response = handleRequest(data);
  connection.write(response);

However my response variable is undefined and it appears to be because my program doesnt wait for the handleRequest function to return the data read from the file and throws me this error:
net.js:641
    throw new TypeError('invalid data');
    ^

TypeError: invalid data
    at Socket.write (net.js:641:11)
    at Socket.<anonymous> (Path to my folder\server.js:37:22)
    at emitOne (events.js:77:13)
    at Socket.emit (events.js:169:7)
    at readableAddChunk (_stream_readable.js:153:18)
    at Socket.Readable.push (_stream_readable.js:111:10)
    at TCP.onread (net.js:536:20)

Is there a way to use object literals asynchronously or should I stick with my switch/case scenario as it was?


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Q: kotlin map add value if doesn't equal I have a val valuesMap = mutableMapOf<String, String>()
I want to add new value if keys of map doesn't equalsIgnoreCase new value.
if(!valuesMap.keys.equalsIgnoreKeys("value")) {
 valuesMap.put("value", null)
}

Something like this, but in kotlin we have only equals method for keys.

A: This iterates through the key set and compares lower-cased keys to the given term (new key).
val map: MutableMap<String, String?> = mutableMapOf()
val term = "value"
val contains = map.keys.any { key ->
    key.toLowerCase() == term.toLowerCase()
}
if (!contains) {
    map.put(term, null)
}

A: you need to use containsKey()
if (!valuesMap.containsKey("value")) {
    valuesMap.put("value", null)
}

Edit 1
according to link in comment , you can use
String valueByKey = valuesMap.filter {
                                it.key.equals("keyValue", ignoreCase = true)
                             }.map { it.key }.firstOrNull()
if(valueByKey==null){
    valuesMap.put("keyValue", null)
}

A: Why not use a specific map for your use case:
val caseInsensitive = TreeMap<String, String>(String.CASE_INSENSITIVE_ORDER)

The following constructor is used here:

public TreeMap(Comparator comparator)
Constructs a new, empty tree map, ordered according to the given comparator. All keys inserted into the map must be mutually comparable by the given comparator: comparator.compare(k1, k2) must not throw a ClassCastException for any keys k1 and k2 in the map. If the user attempts to put a key into the map that violates this constraint, the put(Object key, Object value) call will throw a ClassCastException.
Parameters:
      comparator - the comparator that will be used to order this map. If null, the natural ordering of the keys will be used.

A: If you want to add a key which lower cased is not yet in the map you can apply a filter to the keys using a predicate which lower cases all keys. If the predicate returns no results you can insert the pair, otherwise not.
Something along the lines:
private fun addIfNotLowerExists(map: MutableMap<String, String>, candidate: Pair<String, String>) {
    if (map.filter { s -> s.key.toLowerCase().equals(candidate.first.toLowerCase()) }.keys.isEmpty()) {
        map[candidate.first] = candidate.second
    }
}

Here is a running example of the code:
fun main(args: Array<String>) {
    val map = mutableMapOf<String, String>(Pair("k1", "v1"), Pair("K2", "v2"))
    addIfNotLowerExists(map, Pair("k2", "v2_1"))
    addIfNotLowerExists(map, Pair("k3", "v3"))
    println(map)
}

private fun addIfNotLowerExists(map: MutableMap<String, String>, candidate: Pair<String, String>) {
    if (map.filter { s -> s.key.toLowerCase().equals(candidate.first.toLowerCase()) }.keys.isEmpty()) {
        map[candidate.first] = candidate.second
    }
}

This prints out:
{k1=v1, K2=v2, k3=v3}

As you can see the value pair {k2:v2_1} is not inserted, because the key K2 is already in the map.

A: I would suggest to use only lower case keys in the map, otherwise you can do this
valuesMap.keys.map { it.toLowerCase() }.find { it == "value".toLowerCase() } ?: valuesMap.put("value", null)


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Even though my Steelers weren't in it this year, I watched the Super Bowl last night. I suppose that we have to let other teams win occasionally. I was disappointed by the ads this year overall (though the milkaholic E-trade baby and the Dorito's ninja were awesome), but one in particular caught my attention.
Is this how the general public sees the environmental movement? A bunch of whiners who are just out to ruin the fun of honest, hardworking Americans?
I couldn't tell, did the turbo diesel get to go because it's super cool, or some bizarre category of "green" in which buying a new car built halfway around the world that runs on diesel is somehow environmentally responsible.
I did like the fact that the "environemental criminals" were all middle class white dudes. So many of these ads like to pretend that you can live a privileged lifestyle and as long as you buy the right lightbulb, you're saving the world. Of course, this ad didn't address that, it just didn't use racial stereotypes for all the criminals.
Otherwise I thought the message was – Oh no, the green gestapo is coming to get you.


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Uber to pay $4.4 million in sexual harassment settlement
By Jeremy C. Owens
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Technology Editor
Uber Technologies Inc. UBER, -1.49% will establish a $4.4 million fund for employees who were the victims of sexual harassment as part of a settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the EEOC announced Wednesday. The fund will reimburse employees who experienced sexual harassment or related retaliation after Jan. 1, 2014. The agreement ends "an extensive investigation in which the EEOC found reasonable cause to believe that Uber permitted a culture of sexual harassment and retaliation against individuals who complained about such harassment," according to Wednesday's announcement. Uber will also establish a system to identify employees who have been accused of harassment more than once and managers who fail to respond to harassment complaints in a timely manner, and update its policies. The San Francisco ride-hailing company has also agreed to be monitored by former EEOC Commissioner Fred Alvarez for a period of three years. "We've worked hard to ensure that all employees can thrive at Uber by putting fairness and accountability at the heart of who we are and what we do," Uber Chief Legal Officer Tony West said in the announcement. Uber shares closed 1.2% higher at $30.12 Wednesday.
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Man gets at least four years
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A Kalamazoo man will serve at least four years behind bars for stealing a car and escaping from custody while on a work crew at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds last year.
Adryll Matthews, 24, was sentenced last week by Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman to between four and more than seven years in jail for stealing a fair employee's vehicle and fleeing to Kalamazoo Nov. 1.
Matthews, who was captured in Kalamazoo later the night of the incident, was in the St. Joseph County Jail as a contracted inmate from the Kalamazoo County lock-up facility.
Matthews will finish the remainder of his sentence in Kalamazoo County before the sentencing from St. Joseph County will go into effect.


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Die Kintai-Brücke (jap. , Kintai-kyō, dt. "Brokatschärpen-Brücke") ist die 1673 fertiggestellte Überquerung über den Fluss Nishiki von Richtung der Altstadt Yokoyama kommend zur Stadt Iwakuni. Die knapp 200 m lange Brücke gilt als eine der schönsten Holzbogenbrücken Japans und ist eine der drei Nihon Sanmeikyō (, dt. "Die drei schönsten Brücken Japans"). 1993 wurde sie zum Nationalschatz Japans erhoben.

Geschichte
Die Familie Kikkawa ließ sich am Fluss Nishiki vor allem aus militärischen Überlegungen nieder. Auf der Bergkette Shiroyama wurde zwischen dem Berg Anegayama und dem Berg Yokoyama die Burg Iwakuni errichtet, auch "Burg Yokoyama" genannt – und am unteren Berghang bis zum Flussufer eine eigene Familienresidenz entwickelt, sowie rangniedere Samurai um den Kikkawa-Familienschrein Kikkō angesiedelt.  Burg, Residenz (R) und Samurai-Viertel sind auf einer überlieferten Karte von um 1650 gut erkennbar, ebenso das breite Flussbett im Süden mit einer der zahlreichen Vorgängerbrücken, die bei Hochwasser immer wieder weggerissen wurden. Das Lehen (han) Iwakuni wuchs schnell und bald fehlte Platz in der Vasallenresidenz unterhalb des Berges, neue Häuser mussten auf der gegenüberliegenden Flussseite gebaut werden. Die Versammlungen auf der Residenz-Seite waren dann aber nur schwer für alle Vasallen zu erreichen, deshalb wurde 1673 vom damaligen Fürsten Kikkawa Hiroyoshi entschieden, eine neue, auch bei Hochwasser passierbare Bogenbrücke zu bauen.

Inspiriert wurde er dabei vom chinesischen Mönch Dokuryū Shōeki (), von dem er erfuhr, dass es in Hangzhou eine sogenannte Brokatschärpen-Brücke gibt, die mit sechs Steinfundamenten im Wasser und darüber Brückenbögen in Holzbauweise errichtet worden war. Die nach diesem Vorbild so in Iwakuni gebaute Brücke musste allerdings in ihrer Konstruktion nochmals überarbeitet werden, da gleich im ersten Jahr nach der Errichtung  Teile der Brücke durch das Hochwasser 1674 zerstört wurden. Die verbesserte Brücke stellte sich als durchaus ausgereift und standhaft heraus. Sie hielt 276 Jahre, bis sie durch den Taifun Kezia (japanisch: Kiji(y)a) im September 1950 in die Fluten des Flusses gerissen wurde:

In den ersten 195 Jahren war die Nutzung der Brücke nur dem Fürsten und seinen Vasallen erlaubt, die niederen Stände mussten weiterhin die mühselige Überquerung mit Fähren in Kauf nehmen. Erst 1868 wurde die Benutzung allen Stadtbewohnern erlaubt.

Konstruktion
Die Kintai-Brücke ist eine Bogenbrücke (sorihashi) deren fünf Brückenfelder in der ursprünglichen, nagellosen Bauweise nur mit Holzverbindungen gefügt und aus Holz auf vier Felsfundamenten gebaut wurden.
Die Gesamtlänge der Brücke beträgt 193,33 m, die Breite 5 m. Die Spannweiten der drei mittleren Bögen betragen heute 35,10 m, die der beiden äußeren Bögen sind mit 34,8 m etwas kürzer. Vor der Zerstörung durch den Taifun 1950 variierten die Spannweiten deutlich:

Auch die Bauweise der drei inneren Bögen unterscheidet sich von den beiden äußeren: Die drei zentralen Bögen sind in einer freitragenden Bogenkonstruktion verwirklicht, auf japanisch seri-mochi-shiki genannt.
Die beiden äußeren Bögen hingegen sind gewölbte Fachwerkbrücken, von Holzbalken nach unten abgestützt.

Tradition der Bauweise und Erneuerung
In der Edo-Periode, zur Zeit der Erbauung, wurden wichtige Technologien und handwerkliches Wissen und Erfahrung vom Vater zum ersten Sohn oder vom Meister zu seinem ersten Lehrling weitergegeben. Als die Fürsten von Iwakuni sich entschlossen, diese Brücke als direkten Zugang von ihrer Residenz zur Stadt errichten zu lassen, dienten alle Handwerksfamilien als Vasallen, um die Arbeit umzusetzen. Die Erfahrung und die Bauweise wurden so innerhalb der beteiligten Familien überliefert und jede Generation konnte im Rhythmus von 50 Jahren der Renovierung der Brücke dieses Fachwissen erneut abrufen und verbessern.

Die frühesten technischen Zeichnungen der Brücke sind von 1699, zwölf Detailansichten sind erhalten. Sie zeigen Art, Abmessungen und Herkunft der für die Brücke verwendeten Hölzer an; Typen und Anzahl der notwendigen Beschläge; Primäre Abmessungen und Gradienten der Balkenträger, die für die drei Bögen im mittleren Teil der Brücke verwendet wurden. Ohne diese Dokumente wäre es unmöglich gewesen, die Brücke nach Schäden wieder zu rekonstruieren. Für die Geschichte der Brückenbautechnik sind sie daher von unschätzbarem Wert.

Verwendete lokale Holzarten
Bei der Errichtung der Brücke wurde sie mit lokal verfügbarem Holz gebaut. In den jüngsten Wiederaufbauprojekten musste primär auf Holzlieferung aus anderen Präfekturen zurückgegriffen werden. Es gibt hohe Anforderungen an den Holzwerkstoff, der beim Bau der Brücke verwendet wird, da er extremen Klima- und Witterungsverhältnissen standhalten muss. Nur Hölzer mit großem Durchmesser können diese Anforderungen erfüllen. In den örtlichen Bergen und Wäldern der Stadt Iwakuni wurden jedoch keine derart mächtigen Bäume mehr gefunden.

Die Stadt hat deshalb ein spezielles Waldgebiet designiert, um Holz für den Einsatz in zukünftigen Wiederaufbauprojekten nachwachsen zu lassen. Dort wurden zuletzt 2000 Zelkova-Bäume gepflanzt. Da die dort im Wald gepflanzten Bäume noch jung sind – die ältesten sind etwa 80 Jahre alt – können sie zwar jetzt noch nicht verwendet werden, sind aber für zukünftige Renovierungen bestimmt. Um die traditionelle Brückenbautechnologie an künftige Generationen weiterzugeben, wird überlegt, die Brücke schon alle zwanzig Jahre wieder aufzubauen. Im Einklang mit diesem Vorschlag wurde ein zusätzliches Waldgebiet ausgelobt, in dem im März 2008 Sämlinge gepflanzt wurden, um Bauholz für die nächsten 200 Jahre heranzuziehen. Ein solches Holzproduktionssystem ist jedoch nicht neu. Es gibt ein Dokument, das zeigt, dass während der Edo-Periode das Fürstentum Kikkawa Bäume für den Brückenbau pflanzen ließ.

Die Baumpflanzkampagne für die Brücke hat aber auch weitere Ziele:  Klimaschutz, die Bewahrung biologischer Vielfalt und die Entwicklung einer lokalen Kultur, der Erhaltung des historischen Bezuges durch Brückenneubau und Baumpflanzungen auf nachhaltiger Basis.

Finanzierung des Baus und der Renovierung
Da das Lehen Iwakuni beträchtliche Mittel zum Bau der Brücke benötigte, befahl Kurōdo () Kikkawa Hiroyoshi Vasallen und Kaufleuten, sich an den Kosten zu beteiligen. Diese Art Brückensteuer war für Vasallen abhängig von ihrem sozialen Stand, für Kaufleute vom Einkommen ihrer Familienbetriebe. Diese Besteuerung galt bis 1871. In den folgenden 95 Jahren wurde Brückenneubau und Wartung durch Spenden und allgemeine Steuern finanziert. Seit dem 1. April 1966 erhebt die Stadt Iwakuni eine Maut von den Fußgängern, die die Brücke überqueren. Der Wiederaufbau der Brücke während der Heisei-Periode kostete 2,6 Milliarden Yen. Von dem Betrag wurden 2,2 Milliarden Yen durch die Mautgebühren, die restlichen 400 Millionen Yen vom japanischen Staat und der lokalen Präfektur gedeckt.

Eine weitere finanzielle Unterstützung erhofft sich die Stadt Iwakuni durch das Kintai Bridge Art Festival, dessen Auftakt am 25., 26. und 27. November 2016 mit einer Fluss- und Brückenbeleuchtung durch quer im Fluss errichtete Holzfeuer stattfand. Dazu war auf der Brücke traditionelle japanische Musik in Livekonzerten zu hören.

Rezeption
 Die fünf Bögen der Brücke dienten als Vorbild für die Form des geschwungenen Daches des 2019 eröffneten Bahnhofs Seiryū Miharashi.

Literatur
 Teruhiko Yoda: Structural Preservation of the Japanese Historical Timber Bridge: Kintaikyo Bridge (PDF). In: Karl-Eugen Kurrer, Werner Lorenz, Volker Wetzk (Hrsg.): Proceedings of the Third International Congress on Construction History. Neunplus, Berlin 2009, ISBN 978-3-936033-31-1, S. 1525–1532.

Weblinks

 Eintragung in Brückenweb.de

Einzelnachweise

Bogenbrücke
Holzbrücke
Brücke in Japan
Nationalschatz Japans (Bauwerk)
Brücke in Asien
Verkehrsbauwerk in der Präfektur Yamaguchi
Iwakuni


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Tags: Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Next-gen Grand Cherokee debuts with three rows
Jill Ciminillo January 6, 2021
All-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve (Image courtesy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
We've been expecting Jeep to reveal a new Grand Cherokee for 2021. But I have to admit, the fact there are three rows in the launch model is a surprise. Jeep is calling it the Grand Cherokee L.
This is a few months after the reveal of the Grand Wagoneer Concept – also a three-row SUV. So, what does the launch of the Grand Cherokee L mean not only for Grand Wagoneer but also the rest of the Grand Cherokee lineup?
Well, we have some answers, and it looks like Jeep is going to have a very busy year. Here's what you need to know about the all-new Grand Cherokee L.
This does not replace the Grand Wagoneer
As I listened to the hour-long press briefing, I started to panic. We had all seen the Grand Wagoneer last fall, which the Jeep folks steadfastly called a concept. And we loved it. And now they're talking about an all-new three-row SUV and calling it the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
What in the what?
All-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland (Image courtesy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
I literally started holding my breath, waiting for mention of the Grand Wagoneer. Then I started texting my colleagues: Are you listening to the briefing? Does this replace the Grand Wagoneer?
It wasn't until the end of the Q&A session, where at least some of my colleagues who had the same panicked thought, got the answer from Jim Morrison, head of the Jeep Brand in North America, who said there's "more to come."
How the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L will be differentiated
First and foremost, executives on the briefing confirmed the Grand Wagoneer will be a body-on-frame vehicle, whereas the Grand Cherokee L will have a unibody construction. So, obviously, this is the biggie as platform will affect everything from driving dynamics to interior volume.
This puts the Grand Wagoneer solidly in the same camp as the Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80 and Lexus GX460. In my mind, that means the Grand Cherokee L will be in the same competitive set as the Kia Telluride, Ford Explorer and Subaru Ascent.
Jeep execs also said there would "significant" differentiation through the pricing of the Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer products. Of course, pricing hasn't yet been announced for either, so we can't tell you exactly what that means yet.
The two-row model is coming
The Grand Cherokee L ushers in the fifth generation of Jeep's large SUV, and this is the first time the large SUV will be offered in a three-row format. It will offer both 6- and 7-passenger configurations.
We don't expect the two-row version Grand Cherokee to be too far behind, and Jeep confirms this model will make its debut "later in 2021."
We wouldn't be surprised if "later" means late summer, early fall – especially since Jeep is planning an electrified 4XE version as well. Not to mention the fact we'll likely see the production version of the Grand Wagoneer slotted in here as well – probably sandwiched in the middle.
There will be two engine options
The new Grand Cherokee L will launch with two engine options, and if you know anything about Fiat Chrysler brands, this won't come as a surprise. The base engine will be a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 that delivers 290 horsepower and 257 pound-feet of torque. The up-level engine will be the (you guessed it) 5.7-liter V-8 Hemi that will deliver 357 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque.
The V-6 will have a max tow rating of 6,200 pounds, and the V-8 will top out at 7,200 pounds.
It's built in Detroit
Not only will the Grand Cherokee L be built in the Motor City, but it will also be built at an all-new plant created specifically for this vehicle. The Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack Plant is the result of a $1.6 billion investment that converted the original two engine plants into an entirely new assembly plant.
The regular Grand Cherokee and 4XE models will also be built here.
Self-driving technology is coming
Jumping on the hands-free driving bandwagon, the Grand Cherokee L will have Level 2 driver assist technology that will allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel under certain conditions. This system, called Hands-free Active Driving Assist, will be similar to General Motors' Super Cruise, and combines adaptive cruise control with lane keeping technology to allow for hand-free but attentive driving.
Though not overtly stated, we assume there will be an interior camera system that monitors driver attention, and the hands-free tech will only be available on specific four-lane highways.
Hands-free Active Driving Assist will be available in late 2021 for the 2022 model year.
The all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve features a standard 10.25-inch frameless digital cluster with available Night Vision Camera, which uses thermographic technology to augment the reach of the Grand Cherokee L's headlamps. Infrared sensors search for the heat signatures of pedestrians and animals in the road ahead at distances up to 219 yards. (Image courtesy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
It'll have even more cool tech
The Grand Cherokee L is going to showcase some of the newest technology the brand has to offer. In addition to hands-free driving capability, you'll see available features such as a night-vision camera, a rear-view camera mirror, intersection collision assist, a full-color head up display, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 10.1-inch digital touch screen, over-the-air updates and a 4G LTE hotspot for up to eight devices.
Another big tech add for Jeep will be the rear-seat monitoring camera, which is similar to the Chrysler Pacifica's FamCam with zoom-to-seat functionality.
Another cool addition: a McIntosh sound system. We saw this foreshadowed in the Grand Wagoneer Concept, and in the Grand Cherokee L it will take the form of 19 custom-designed speakers, 10-inch subwoofer and 17-channel, 950-watt amplifier.
Yes, it can still go off-road
Even though the Grand Cherokee L sports a third row, it doesn't sacrifice Jeep capability, and in fact, it will offer three different 4X4 systems: Quadra-Trac I, Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II. All three systems are equipped with an active transfer case, but the I has a single speed active transfer case whereas both the II's have a two-speed one. The Quadra-Drive II will also have an electronic limited slip differential. The latter is available on the Overland 4X4 model when equipped with the Off-Road Group and is standard on the Summit.
The Grand Cherokee L will also have some impressive off-road specs when equipped with the Quadra-Lift air suspension, including a 10.9-inch ground clearance and 24-inch water fording depth.
The Select-Terrain system is standard and will include five different modes: Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow and Mud/Sand.
The all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland features a premium, spacious interior with standard 10-inch display screens, including a frameless digital gauge cluster and Uconnect 5 10.1-inch touchscreen radio. (Image courtesy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
It'll have 4 trims
At launch, the Grand Cherokee L will have just four trims, and if you're familiar with Jeep, they'll all sound familiar: Laredo, Limited, Overland and Summit. It will come standard as a rear-wheel drive vehicle with four-wheel drive being optional.
No pricing information has been announced, and since we aren't expected to see the Grand Cherokee L hit the streets until Q2, it'll likely be closer to the end of Q1 before we get an inkling of how much this will cost. For reference, the current two-row model starts at $34,220, with 4WD adding $2k.
If we had to venture a guess on pricing, we'd anticipate the Grand Cherokee L will start under $40K, but we're not sure by how much. All this is keeping in mind a future larger model that will likely start around, but less than, $50K.
The bottom line on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Our jury is still out about the Grand Cherokee L. Jeep is definitely missing a three-row vehicle – last filled by the failed Commander (2006-2010). One of the reasons that vehicle didn't make it beyond a single generation is likely that third row, which was mostly pointless for anyone larger than a small child. In fact, during the press briefing, the Jeep executives made a point of calling the Grand Cherokee L's third-row "usable," which means it'll be more of a Kia Telluride third-row and less of a Lexus RX-L third row. That's promising.
But we're not quite sure how it fits with the soon-to-be launched Grand Wagoneer, which is also a three-row SUV. Then again, if recent purchasing practices tell us anything: More SUVs equals more better.
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Jill Ciminillo is a syndicated automotive writer. Jill also manages the "Drive, She Said" blog for ChicagoNow and posts reviews to DriveChicago. She is the president emeritus of the Midwest Automotive Media Association and has the distinction of being the first female president for that organization. She also serves as a judge for the Automotive Heritage Foundation Journalism Awards. Previously, Jill has been the automotive editor for the Sinclair Broadcast Group, the Chicago Sun-Times News Group and Pioneer Press Newspapers.
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Sàyyid Qutb () (Musha o Qaha, província d'Asyuf, Egipte, 8 d'octubre de 1906 - ?, 29 d'agost de 1966) va ser un autor i activista polític egipci, i actiu militant musulmà lligat als Germans Musulmans, una de les principals entitats fonamentalistes islàmiques.

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Sàyyid Qutb, fou un dels pensadors més influents en el món islàmic, va néixer a Musha (o Qaha), a la província d'Asyuf, al sud d'Egipte. Era el més gran de cinc germans, tres dels quals, Muhàmmad, Amina i Hamida, van seguir els passos de Qutb.

Qutb és considerat un dels principals teòrics de l'islamisme modern. Després de viure un temps als Estats Units per tal d'estudiar-ne el sistema educatiu va tornar a Egipte amb la convicció que la societat occidental estava malalta d'individualisme i que els països musulmans correrien el mateix risc si es veien influïts per Occident. Fonamentava la seva visió política i ideològica en la necessitat de «netejar» la societat musulmana de qualsevol influència occidental. A més d'això, afirmava que els règims musulmans contemporanis eren apòstates, en aplicar les lleis seculars i laiques en comptes de la xaria, instituïda per Déu.

El pensament de Qutb és considerat per molts historiadors com una de les principals influències conformadores de la secta Takfir Wal Hijra i d'Al-Qaida, i en especial, dels seus líders, Ayman al-Zawahirí i Ossama bin Laden. Un dels conceptes centrals de la visió de Qutb és el de jahiliyya, o «ignorància preislàmica». L'influx de Qutb i la seva obra en l'anomenat «radicalisme» islàmic contemporani fou decisiu. El germà de Qutb, Muhàmmad, va ser professor d'Ossama bin Laden.

El 30 d'agost de 1965, Nasser va acusar oficialment els Germans Musulmans, prèviament il·legalitzats el 1954, d'haver-se reconstituït. El seu líder, Sàyyid Qutb, va ser detingut, jutjat i executat per traïció el 29 d'agost de 1966.

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 Documental de la BBC: "El poder dels malsons", part I, subtitulat en castellà, on es narra la història de Qubt.
 El reformisme musulmà: Els Germans Musulmans a través del pensament polític de Sayyid Qutb  A la revista Alif Nûn núm. 39, juny de 2006.

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I write to you because I am concerned about the future of the Church.
Many of you are godly men and women. But you are godly not because you accept particular doctrines as true; you are godly because you trust and obey Jesus. I understand that questioning certain "established" doctrines in the Protestant Church is about as welcome as Martin Luther questioning the established doctrines of the Catholic Church or Jesus questioning the Pharisees. Both the Pharisees and Catholic leaders thought they could not possibly be wrong because they had spent so much time studying the scriptures. But did Jesus teach that the way to understand him rightly was to study the scriptures or to trust and obey him?
A wise man once said, "Obedience is the opener of eyes." It's a mistake to think we can understand everything Jesus taught simply by studying the scriptures.
When we don't understand something, or we're not sure if we do, we should set our hearts on the things we do understand, instead of trying to understand the things we do not. We don't have to understand everything Jesus taught in order to begin to obey. Even a child understands, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
The more we set our hearts on seeking God's Kingdom and doing His will, the more godly we will become. The more Christlike we become, the more we will see things as Jesus sees them. If we obey Him, He will slowly reveal those things we do not yet understand. "Obedience is the opener of eyes."
Ever since Adam and Eve ate from the tree of knowledge, we've set our hearts on understanding instead of obeying. We seek to control, not to trust. Please be aware of the trap of thinking that simply by using the correct method of hermeneutics one can arrive at a correct understanding of all scripture. Some things are simply not meant to be understood that way.
One of the reasons I write these things is because I want to see those who claim to be followers of Jesus actually obeying Jesus. The world needs more love and kindness. With this I'm sure every sane person agrees.
But I also I write these things because of the way some of you treat those you disagree with. Some of you have treated some very godly men and women shamefully. Why? Because you did not judge them by their obedience to Christ, you judged them by their adherence to your own doctrines. Some of you are so convinced that you are right and others are wrong that you think that anyone who agrees with you is agreeing with God, and anyone who is against what you teach is against God. Were not our minds corrupted by the fall? Is it possible that even after much study you could be wrong? No doubt some of those you claim are heretics actually are heretics, but that does not justify treating them unfairly.
Be careful that in your zeal you do not fall into the trap Calvin fell into (See "A Legacy of Fear and Persecution" in Thomas Talbott's book The Inescapable Love of God).
I hope this letter has not fallen upon deaf ears.
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Off the Runway
An exhibition focusing on the relationship between art and fashion
February 2014–September 2014
Learn more about this exhibition through a conversation between Rob Pruitt and Martin Eisenberg
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A conversation between Rob Pruitt and Martin Eisenberg
ME: The art world has always crossed paths with the fashion industry. Recently you did a project with Jimmy Choo. How did that come about? Did you enjoy doing it?
RP: I love being offered projects like the Jimmy Choo collaboration, which may be a different point of view from other artists. I can remember the moment I was asked and told some friends about it, the term "selling out" was being tossed around and I thoroughly didn't get that. To me it was nothing more than a great opportunity. I try to maintain some dignity for the paintings that I make, but borrowing some of the paintings' iconography and associating it with a beautiful shoe or bag from the world of fashion doesn't seem like a compromise to me. It seemed exciting for some of the elements of the paintings to break free from the art world and to hit the streets (pun intended). It was also such a joy because, as you would imagine, all the people who work at Jimmy Choo are so good at their jobs. Any chance you have to work with super talented people can be a great experience, but it can be challenging as well. There's much to learn and you have to rise to the occasion.
ME: Rebecca and I were thrilled to see your name in the store window while walking down Madison Avenue. We thought the shoes were great. She tried on a pair but they didn't fit. She was crushed. Many artists bring fashion into their art practice. I love that photo of you painting the Paris Hilton works in a pair of women's high heel shoes. Where did that idea come from?
RP: I appreciate your liking that image. The first thing that comes to mind for me is the butt cleavage. The photo was taken in 2004 when booty culture hadn't quite descended upon us yet, so I think I was really ahead of the curve on that one.
I'm aware that at the time many people assumed I had picked Paris as a subject to draw a comparison to Warhol's relationship with Marilyn Monroe, and that by choosing Paris, a reigning pop/sex symbol who many viewed as being talentless and not having "earned" her fame, I was trying to make a statement about the degradation of pop culture. So maybe I should just go with that story, but in all honesty, I was more interested in her audacity. The way she accepted the paparazzi's obsession and thrived on it. I was mesmerized by the way she projected a sense of total apathy and total egomania at the same time, and I began to see her as an emblem of youth - the kind of youth that is irresponsible and self absorbed. I had also just turned 40 and was going through the first of many mid-life crises to come. I thought of being in your 20s when you seem to know everything without trying. In your 30s you know things but that youthful confidence is tempered with life experience and wisdom. Then you're in your 40s and you still think you know things but you're less attached and you can see that endless river of pop culture from a distance. I was feeling a bit detached from the things I used to be immersed in and Paris inspired me to dive back into that river.
The decision to wear the shoes was not unlike the way a method actor might remain in character before and after a performance. I really thought that I might be in a better place to channel Paris Hilton if I wore shoes like she did. Besides, it's just really fun if you've never worn 5 inch stiletto heels before – it's a strange and thrilling experience.
ME: My heart is racing from the thought of wearing high heels. I may have to pick up a pair. One of my favorite exhibitions in recent years was the Impressionist fashion show at the Met. The show highlighted the importance that fashion played in the compositions of paintings done by the French Impressionists. The Paris Hilton painting that is in the Riverview show has a spectacular floral dress front and center. Did you come up with the dress design or was it taken directly from a photo?
RP: All of the Paris Hilton paintings from 2004 were made from photos of her on the red carpet that I found through a Google search ("Paris Hilton red carpet").
ME: Are designers artists? Is a well-designed dress a work of art?
RP: No. This is a tricky question because I hate these kinds of rules, but in all honesty I think that what makes art so special is its uselessness. You can wear a gorgeous dress and it has a practical purpose. A piece of art generally hangs on the wall or sits on a pedestal, and for me, that's part of what infuses it with a magical presence. It has nothing else to do except engage you aesthetically and intellectually.
ME: Last question: if the fashion world were to call what would your dream project be?
RP: Wow. I have so many dream projects for fashion so I'm just going to list them all:
I'd love to design costumes for a production of modern dance. I think that street clothes are great but it would be fantastic to see colors and patterns jumping and moving through space. Also, doing wardrobe for a movie or a television show (either a period film, or something contemporary and youthful like the HBO show Girls). This might not be considered fashion, but Fiat makes a car called "The Panda" and it would be great to produce a deluxe Rob Pruitt artist edition. I would love to work with a company like J. Crew on a line of menswear that has very ribald linings to conservative pieces like suit jackets and ties, and I could definitely do more footwear. I use so many patterns in my paintings so it would be a thrill to pattern- clash on a pair of Nike basketball shoes, and maybe even make a hardwood basketball court with a matching graphic.
Also, I want to own a nail salon that offers manicures based on the themes in my paintings, like pandas.
ME: May all your dreams come true. Thanks Rob.
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Major Millions slot machine is one of the iconic Microgaming progressive slots. Along with Mega Moolah, this slot launched back in 2002 stands the test of time and still is among the most popular titles at Microgaming-powered online casinos. The biggest attraction of the 5-reel 15-payline slot machine is the progressive jackpot which can turn you into a millionaire in a single spin. The game uses the military theme and offers the straightforward gameplay. The luckiest ones among you who manage to land 5 game's logo symbols on the 15th reel will win the progressive jackpot, which simply means that the game has to be played at the maximum bet for the biggest award.
As a military-themed game, Major Millions slot features symbols that serve it well. They include Major Millions himself, ships, planes, tanks, "top secret" envelopes, insignia, military caps and more. At least 3 symbols of a kind have to be landed on an active paying line in a row starting from the leftmost position to yield a prize. The top paying regular symbol is Major Million awarding 1,000 coins for a 5 of a kind combination.
In terms of aesthetics, the game looks quite dated with plane graphics and generic sound effects, so you should not expect bells and whistles here. Players can wager between £0.15 and £150 per spin. To fine-tune all the settings to your preferences you can enter the Expert mode. Click on the View Payout or push the Help button for more details on the gameplay.
The most lucrative symbol in the game is Wild represented as the Major Millions logo. It will replace all the symbols except for Scatter. Whenever Wild is included in winning combinations, the payouts from them will be multiplied by 3. In addition, it delivers the top fixed jackpot standing at 8,000 coins. What's more, if you happen to land 5 Wilds on the 15th payline, you will win the progressive jackpot which can be worth more than £1 million. To hit the life-changing payout you will have to play at the maximum bet.
Scatter is also included on the reels, but there are no free spins to hope for. It will deliver payouts when you land 3 or more of a kind anywhere on the reels starting with 3x your total bet. Scatter payouts go up to 50x your stake if you place 5 shiny golden Scatters anywhere in view. Although it will not knock you off your feet with high-quality visuals and sounds or innovative bonus features, Major Millions slot machine will provide you with a thrilling gaming experience thanks to the progressive ever-increasing award which may be yours if you are lucky enough and play at the maximum stake. This makes the slot machine more suitable for skilled slot players.


This unique cosmetic range is the result of a very delicate and careful process, containing only few components with almost 90% being native collagen proteins accompanied by a very valuable elastin. Among the more unusual components are: lactic acid, caprylyl glycol and specially purified water, all of which have been selected to meet very special requirements. They all play a significant role in the fight against problems found with skin of any age.
I'm thrilled to find a company who have perhaps the perfect natural answer to Botox, Collgen's Natural Collagen Gels – quite unique and the only company who have non hydrolysed, biologically active type 1 marine collagen.
So what's in the Natural Collagen Gels? well just five natural ingredients: Collagen, ' Caprylyl glycol' , Elastin, Lactic Acid and specially purified Aqua – the results are scientifically proven and the products are hypoallergenic, great for all skin types- especially recommended for sensitive skin.
The non-hydrolysed collagen means that it is derived without damaging the 'triple helix structure' thus maintaining its bioactivity (it's like a living cell). So in contact with human skin it breaks down naturally into peptides and amino acids which are so small that they can penetrate the skin. And they stimulate the receptors to produce more collagen (this is the bioactivity function).
My verdict? Its easy to use, when you first apply the eye serum you can feel a slight 'tightening' of the skin, then the cream goes on and any tightening feeling diminishes, its not greasy and the smell is pleasant, only a small amount is needed, After just a short time using this system I have definitely noticed that there's a reduction in the appearance of lines under my eyes…its very exciting…watch this space!


Too many women have problems when it comes to styling their hair. These tips are all you need to apply to keep your hair looking it's best!
Remember that a great hairstyle begins with the haircut. This should be a no brainer, but getting into your hairdresser can quickly become a problem if not put on the calendar ahead of time. I'm guilty of it myself. You think you'll be able to fit it into your schedule if you wait until closer to the time you need it. Then, it gets behind you, you call for an appointment you need in the next few days for a "special event" and you can't get in. Think ahead, get your next hairdresser appointment booked enough ahead of time, lose the stress and look your best!
Volume, straight and sleek, curly or wavy, however you want to style your hair, there is the right or wrong hair care product for the job. There is a correct hair care product for your hair type as well as for the result you want to achieve. The biggest blunder made . . . is using too much product. Too much hair care product not only results in weighed down, sticky looking hair, but then what follows is usually the decision not use any product at all. But the truth of it is "less is better than more," when it comes to hair care product use. Get a description of products and how to use them here.
Easy enough to do, use a good conditioner and a thermal protector if you use heat-hair styling tools. Thermal hair protectors are sprayed on before using heat on the hair.
Hot-rollers, curling irons, hair dryers, flat-irons, velcro rollers, twisties, are all going to give you a different result in the end. The size of the tool you choose, how much heat is used, how wet or dry your hair is at the time, and what product you choose, all have an effect on the end result you'll get when styling your hair. Ask your hairdresser for a recommendation that will work for the results you desire.
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