The American Institute For Stuttering honored Ed Sheeran at its Freeing Voices Changing Lives event this week.
Hosted by Emily Blunt, the event helped raise money to provide state-of-the-art treatment to people who stutter, and support to their families. The evening also included a performance by Sheeran, who donated $20,000 to the AIS.
Sheeran revealed he developed a stutter after receiving laser treatment to remove a birthmark as a child, and overcame it after learning to rap like Eminem.
"The thing I found most difficult was knowing what to say but not really being able to express it the right way," he said. "My Uncle Jim told my dad that Eminem was the next Bob Dylan — it's pretty similar, it's all just storytelling — so my dad bought me The Marshall Mathers LP when I was nine years old, not knowing what was on it. I learned every word of it, back to front, by the time I was 10. He raps very fast and melodically and percussively, and it helped me get rid of the stutter.
""If you have quirks and weirdness, you shouldn't be worried about that… Just be yourself, because there's no one in the world that can be a better you than you… Be yourself. Embrace your quirks. Being weird is a wonderful thing."


This marinade would also be delicious on swordfish.
Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Evenly skewer shrimp on skewers. Place in a large shallow pan and set aside.
Combine lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl; let stand 2 minutes to blend flavors. Whisk in olive oil.
Pour marinade over shrimp turning skewers to thoroughly coat. Marinate in refrigerator a minimum of 10 minutes.
Pre-heat grill to medium heat.
Grill 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and slightly pink. Turn skewers once, half-way through cooking.
RECIPE TIP: Shrimp can be broiled in upper third of oven for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque and slightly pink.


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Carving Out a Space
by Allison Miller
With increasing amounts of shows and artistic communities springing up, more and more female and non-binary artists are creating their own spaces to showcase their art. In the traditionally male-dominated art world, these artists would often struggle to get shows, or be labeled as token "female artists." With their push into the spotlight, these artists are helping to create a future where all artists are treated fairly and equally. This art is often colorful, joyful and representative of the female spirit. The following artists are people making a name for themselves in the art world, not in spite of the fact that they are non-male artists, but in celebration of it.
Grace Miceli
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Grace Miceli, aka Art Baby Girl, has been blowing up the young New York art scene for a few years now. After graduating college in 2011, she started Art Baby Gallery, an online gallery showcasing internet friends like Tavi Gevinson and Petra Collins' art. Since then, she has built a sizable Instagram following based off posts of her work (and her awesome pet lizard). Miceli's art embodies the current intersection of pop culture and the critical and artistic worlds, with marker drawings often pairing popular snack foods with Drake quotes or sex toys. Since opening the online gallery, Miceli has organized two popular live shows: first, Girls at Night on The Internet, and more recently What a Time to Be Alive. The second of which invited a collab between Sunday Los Angeles and Slow Culture, two alternative art houses in Los Angeles.
Petra Collins
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Petra Collins has done so much in the past few years it's hard to determine where to begin. From appearing on shows like Transparent with Clem from Cherry Glazerr, to directing Carly Rae Jepson's music video "Boy Problems," to being one of the first people to speak up about Instagram's unfair censoring of the female body, Collins' has established herself as an artistic force to be reckoned with. With pink and pastel filters, her ambient and colorful film is a constant celebration of femininity. She often rebels against the media's appropriation of the female body by photographing women expressing their sexuality for themselves, not for a man. Collins has also been featured in magazines like Nylon and Dazed, and recently walked in Gucci's Fall 2016 fashion show.
Ada Rajkovic
Ada Rajkovic is an artist and curator of the former Sunday Los Angeles art space. Although now in search for a new location, the space previously showcased many female artists, including Grace Miceli for the What a Time to Be Alive show. In the two years Rajkovic ran Sunday, it featured over 20 shows, including solo exhibits from the likes of Audrey Wollen, Yung Jake and Sofia Arreguin. The space also hosted community workshops for children of the L.A. area to come do art and sing karaoke. Sunday plans to reopen in fall, when hopefully they can continue to showcase the work of emerging alternative artists.
Hobbes Ginsberg
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Hobbes Ginsberg is a Los Angeles-based photographer and filmmaker, whose work is shockingly colorful, punk and celebratory of queer identity. Her photography was included in the What a Time to Be Alive show, and showcased in magazines like Dazed, Vice, Logo and the Huffington Post. Maybe most importantly, she created an "L.A. based production company with purpose," named Red Lighter Films, whose goal it is to incorporate intersectional feminism into cinema. Through Red Lighter, Ginsberg collaborated on a short film called "All Encompassing and Everywhere," a superhero movie that explores issues of mental health while supporting inclusive feminism.
Ambar Navarro
Artist and animator Ambar Navarro is known for her work celebrating themes similar to Girls at Night on the Internet. She often uses similar stylistic choices to Petra Collins, like pink and seemingly delicate color schemes in her photography. Navarro also incorporates lots of technology and social media in her work, often taking iPhones and iPads and combining them with typically feminine objects like roses and glitter in beautiful displays. Her artwork, often showcased online, is another illustration of the freedom given to women through the internet, which she believes should be seen as a powerful tool rather than a trivial pastime. Overall, Ambar embraces modern "selfie culture" in appropriately empowering and stylistic fashion.
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package robot.util.drive;

import edu.wpi.first.wpilibj.SpeedController;
import edu.wpi.first.wpilibj.Talon;

/**
 * Drive for the Woodchuck robot.
 *
 * @author Shreyas
 */
public class WoodchuckDrive extends RobotDrive {

    private SpeedController motorRight;
    private SpeedController motorLeft;

    /**
     * Creates a new drive for the Woodchuck robot.
     *
     * This robot has two Jaguars, the right on port 2, and the
     * left on port 3. The left motor is also inverted.
     */
    public WoodchuckDrive() {
        motorRight = new Talon(2);
        motorLeft = new Talon(3);
    }

    public void setRight(double val) {
        if(val > 1){
            val = 1;
        }
        if(val < -1){
            val = -1;
        }
        motorRight.set(val);
    }

    public void setLeft(double val) {
        if(val > 1){
            val = 1;
        }
        if(val < -1){
            val = -1;
        }
        motorLeft.set(-val);
    }
    public void setBoth(double left, double right){
        this.setLeft(left);
        this.setRight(right);
    }
}

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The traditional approach to dealing with toilet cleaning and smells from urinals is to use bleaches, sanitisers and masking agents. These chemicals act by destroying any organic material and eliminating all bacteria they come in contact with - not just those which cause smells. Due to this indiscriminate action, these chemicals which are biocidal in action are not compatible with subsequent wastewater treatment. They cause problems with microbial activity in septic tanks, package treatment plants or municipal treatment plants.
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Action for Grassroots Empowerment and Neighborhood Development Alternatives (AGENDA) "was established after the 1992 civil unrest in Los Angeles to address problems of poverty and underdevelopment in the inner-city communities of South Los Angeles. AGENDA is an independent, membership-based organization that seeks to reverse the trend of declining civic participation in poor, disadvantaged, and largely people of color communities through community organizing, public policy education, grassroots leadership development, and community advocacy.
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Death penalty repeal moving ahead; winner-take-all could be in trouble
by Fred Knapp, Reporter/Producer, NET News
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A proposal to repeal Nebraska's death penalty is moving forward in the Legislature; but another bill -- for winner-take-all electoral college voting for president -- may be in trouble.
Since he was first seated in the Legislature in 1971, Sen. Ernie Chambers has pushed to abolish Nebraska's death penalty. Monday, the Legislature's Judiciary Committee voted 8-0 to send Chambers latest proposal to the full Legislature for debate. Afterwards, Chambers said other senators are questioning the death penalty. "Conservative Republicans have voluntarily signed on as cosponsors, and … some of the types of questions are going now to the practicality of this penalty. They want to know when the last execution was, how many people have been executed in the history of the state since there have been executions going on, and to a person they are surprised," he said.
So far, 10 Republicans and one Democrat in the officially nonpartisan Legislature have signed on as cosponsors of Chambers bill. One conservative Republican who has not is Omaha Sen. Beau McCoy. McCoy helped wage a successful filibuster against death penalty repeal the last time it was debated, two years ago. At that time, supporters of repeal got 28 votes to break the filibuster and vote on the bill, with 21 senators opposed.
McCoy promised to renew his fight this year. "I certainly intend to mount a very vigorous defense of the death penalty here in the state of Nebraska. I've done that my entire legislative career," he said. "It's an issue I feel very strongly about and I believe the majority of Nebraskans side with me, and that the most extreme punishment possible is due those who have committed the most heinous crimes against their fellow Nebraskans."
Speaker of the Legislature Galen Hadley said it will probably be April before the repeal bill appears on the agenda for debate. If it were to pass, it would need 30 votes to overcome a veto by Gov. Pete Ricketts. Spokesman Taylor Gage said Monday Ricketts has said for the last two years he supports the appropriate use of the death penalty, and Gage said Ricketts would veto its repeal.
And in other news, debate resumed on a proposal for Nebraska to return to the winner-take-all system for allocating the state's electoral votes in presidential elections. The proposal narrowly survived a filibuster on the first round of debate, with the minimum 33 of 49 senators voting for "cloture," to cut off debate and vote on the bill, which then advanced. But Monday, one of those who voted for cloture last week indicated she is inclined not to do so again. Sen. Laura Ebke of Crete explained her thinking in an interview. "I think that the principled position on this is to maintain the current system," Ebke said.
"If you look at the history, there've been countless cases in the early days of the Republic of states splitting their electoral votes for President. And so I think that it is pretty clear that the Founders intended, or at least expected, that there would occasionally be splits amongst the state. So they probably anticipated that what we've got here in Nebraska is what we would have nationwide," she added.
Nebraska is one of only two states, the other being Maine, that grants presidential candidates some electoral votes for winning the popular vote statewide, while allocating the rest according to whichever candidate wins each congressional district.
In 2008, that allowed Democrat Barack Obama to pick up one vote from the Omaha-area congressional district, while Republican John McCain picked up the other four. The state Republican Party has gone on record favoring a return to the winner take all system that the state used until the early 1990s.
On the first round cloture vote last week, two registered Republicans in the officially nonpartisan Unicameral voted against cloture. If the vote remains the same but Ebke, also a Republican, joins opponents in voting against cloture, that would be enough to doom the bill.
Speaker Hadley indicated that the Legislature will move on to debate other subjects this week, and the crucial vote on winner-take-all could come next Monday.
2015 Legislature leaves its mark on Nebraska
Death penalty repeal advances amid charges of vote-trading; lower minimum wage for younger workers falls short
Winner-take-all debate continues; HHS budget growth questioned
Debate begins on returning Nebraska to winner-take-all presidential voting
Winner-take-all falls short as two Republicans switch
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A common complaint I hear from fellow students, colleagues, and even myself, is that our classes don't teach us how to do things that are really, really crucial to survival in adulthood. Filing taxes, understanding how mortgages work, and being financially responsible all play integral roles in our adult lives; but understanding each of these is absent from much of our educational experiences. Instead, we learn and memorize rules and proofs in geometry, specific steps of biology lab reports, and the most efficient ways to cram for exams overnight.
Something required in many college seminars, however, that proves to be very useful into adulthood, is the completion of a group paper. Now, I know what you're thinking—"How can group papers be of any use to me in the future? They're miserable, unnecessarily stressful, and I'm more comfortable writing one on my own." Many of us at the Klooster Center understand and agree with you (we really do). But the challenges implicit in constructing a successful group paper mimic those familiar to those in a collaborative work environment. In any mix of students or coworkers, you're sure to face stark differences in writing strategies and preferences, research methods, and abilities. For this reason, group papers can certainly be one of the harder college assignments, but certainly, one of the more informative ones. Here are a couple of tips to keep you and your peers on track as you navigate the murky waters of group work.
Delegate, delegate, delegate. While it's tempting to want to take on either all of the work or leave it to be completed by the group's most competent writers, you are all receiving grades for the same assignment. If your tendency is to try and take on all of the work, divide up the portions of the project and ask your group members which sections they'd be most comfortable with. If your tendency is to let others initiate, make your group members aware of your willingness to tackle things that need to be done. Please know that many professors require peer evaluations to be completed by each group member, and your performance, good and bad, will be noticed by your colleagues!
Be smart about task division. Choosing how to divide up tasks can be difficult. Try to rely on the strengths of your group members; strong writers might be more comfortable with editing the final product, whereas strong researchers might appreciate collecting information instead. If you each choose to write sections of the paper, try to have someone look over the rough draft so the voice of your project is (relatively) consistent throughout, which brings me to my next point.
Come to the Klooster Center! We are more than willing to assist you with your group papers. All members of the group project are welcome during any one appointment, and we have chocolate!
If all else fails, communicate with your professor. If the working dynamics of your group are frustrating and/or fostering a negative environment, let your professors know. They are aware that conflict is a natural part of forcing students to collaborate, and are also equipped help you resolve any rising tensions.
Ultimately, group papers can be a positive collaborative learning opportunity—if everyone is willing to make it work. Overcoming differences and striving towards a common goal are situations we will continually be in throughout our professional, academic, and personal lives, and group papers can be wonderful introductions to this process. Best of luck, and write on!
Last semester I had the pleasure of living and learning in the beautiful state of Oregon. Through a program sponsored in part by Hope, The Oregon Extension, I was able to travel to a secluded mountain top ex-logging town where we lived in cabins, turned in our phones, and read. The goal of the program is to "get out of the mainstream" but, in doing so, you accomplish so much more. We were offered chickens, goats, wood-burning stoves for heat, and a community of professors and students for intimate learning. The program offered seclusion, to be sure; we lived about an hour from civilization, on top of a mountain, in the middle of federally protected wilderness. On account of the seclusion, we lived distraction-free. Without phones, WiFi, or electronics, we looked around and saw nothing but mountains, trees, and books. Books, books, and more books.
On average, we probably read between about 600-800 pages of text every week (when we weren't out backpacking or on a trip). Over a 16 week period, this adds up. I was ashamed to say that, before going out to Oregon as a senior in college, I had almost never picked up, started, and finished a book, cover-to-cover, in my entire life. Why would I? I mean, with Facebook, Instagram, and Netflix, my free-time schedule is pretty booked up. My academic schedule (professors: cover your ears) is about getting things done. When it comes to reading, there comes a difference between "reading" an assigned book, and " reading the first chapter, skimming, then looking at summaries, then reading the last chapter a month later before the test". I must say, I am ashamed, looking back, of my poor reading history. It wasn't till Oregon, when I had nothing else to do but read, that I discovered the joys, benefits, and realities of reading.
Reading is like working out – the more you do it, the easier it becomes. The more you read, the faster you read, the more you comprehend, the less it strains you. If this analogy holds, in Oregon, I became an Olympian, of sorts. The other thing about reading whole books, versus summaries, quick articles, etc, is that you begin to feel an intimacy with the book – a kinship. It is said that there exists a spiritual relation between human and dog; the same can be said about human and book. They become your friends, whom you understand on a deeper level. You have seen all their inner workings and mysteries. You have toiled over them, you have laughed with them, cried on their pages. And then, when you're finished with them, they stand proudly upon your shelf, perhaps for years, waiting for that sweet, precious moment when you return to them to reminisce, and to have a chat with your long-lost friend. Other than being your friend, there is one indirect consequence of reading: your writing drastically improves. When I arrived in Oregon, I could write. By the time I left Oregon, 12,000 pages later, I thought in quotes. I wrote in terms of language, style, and ideas that I had collected from thousands of pages of text. It happened sub-consciously, but the effects were more than evident. I realized that my whole life was connecting to what was going on in the texts, and I was able to process it far better in terms of text then I ever have been before. I was writing effortlessly, with my gears lubed; I had fresh ideas constantly on my mind and thousands of examples of argumentation, proper structure, and fascinating style. I spent hundreds of hours in the intellectual gym, and it had paid off. My writing biceps were bigger than ever before.
Now I am home, and I write now and then, and I read less and less. I edit and write papers, and yet, I feel my biceps thinning. I'm realizing that there is no substitute for the real thing – for reading. As for me, it's time to get back to the gym. Maybe I'll start with some Hemingway for calisthenics, then perhaps move into Socrates for my power-lifting. As long as pages are turning, there are myriad ways that I am growing.
It's hard enough to write a college-level paper with so many citation styles and formatting rules to keep track of, but living in a world full of social media can throw another banana peel under the writer's foot. I've had to learn that the hard way. I'm an English major, but I've recently started taking Communication classes, and the writing required of a Communication student is a whole different ball game. There's a writing style that is specific to the world of journalism and online media, called "A.P." style, or Associated Press. The bones of it are the same as most other writing styles, but there are certain things to keep in mind.
The A.P. style paper isn't argumentative. It doesn't necessarily have a thesis, but instead has a lede. The lede follows the headline of the article to draw a reader's attention into the content. The headline is like a paper's title, but very matter-of-fact and to the point. A.P. articles are usually news-related, so it would be typical to see an article titled something like, "Woman saves cat from tree branch." Doesn't sound very creative, right? Journalism is all about reporting the facts. The lede acts like a thesis in that it encapsulates the main point of the written piece, but it doesn't present something to be analyzed or challenged. It presents a fact that the journalist has decided represents the feature story the best.
Now, why does this kind of writing matter to a college student? From my perspective, I think that it can be useful to not only know how to analyze work, but to inform people when the need arises. I can see myself having to come up with a report or even an article of some kind at a future job, so having some knowledge of A.P. style under my belt is reassuring. Another reason to be aware of it is to understand press releases. There are times when companies send out press releases about their new products or events, which generally have promotional information. They have to be factual and detailed, but also short and sweet. There also has to be a contact person for the organization listed. In the Communication classes that I have taken, I have learned that it pays to be wary of press releases. An organization always tries to frame their product or event in the best light while presenting things factually, so it is important to look at journalists' work reporting on press releases to get unbiased and cross-referenced information. Practicing this observation can be helpful for college students who are trying to budget and who are trying to land a job anywhere. Being able to work with a marketing team to give people honest and attractive descriptions of what your company is doing is a great skill.
One of the most important things that I have learned as a writer about A.P. style journalism is the power of being concise. Most journal articles are between three hundred to five hundred words, and all of the really important information is crammed in at the top. This can throw people off, because it is a lot different than the buildup of thesis-driven essays. The A.P. article almost launches the conclusion at you first. I have always struggled with verbosity and wanting to explain things in great detail, so looking at writing from this approach has helped me to think about how to start with the basics and then expand where there is a need and where there is room. Based on the length of this blog post, you can see I'm still working on it!
Being a writing assistant, I've seen a lot of different writing styles that work for a lot of different fields of work, but I recommend that you check out A.P. if you don't have a career choice in mind yet. It's a great backup for wherever your dreams and talents might take you.
Posted on April 12, 2019 Author Klooster Center 'Categories Blog Post Feb 2019Leave a comment on Hey wordy writers! Have you heard of A.P.?
It's easier said than done, but it's guaranteed to at least build an idea for your paper. Set a timer for a certain amount of time (try 15 or 20 minutes) and write without stopping until your timer dings. It doesn't matter if what you write is grammatically correct, well-written, or even coherent. During this time, you're free to write total nonsense. This step is just to get your ideas down on paper and let your thoughts flow freely. Once you have at least something written down, it's easier to plan an outline, and it gives you the motivation you'll need to plow through the rest of the paper.
Don't start with the introduction!
The introduction and conclusion are easily the most difficult parts of a paper. Not only do you have to summarize your paper effectively, but you have to make it sound interesting and applicable. It may seem as if writing a thesis statement is the logical first step of a paper, as it structures the rest of the body paragraphs. But sometimes as you write, you realize that your ideas go in a different direction. If you start on your body paragraphs first, the point of your paper will become infinitely clearer, allowing you to go back and write a more fitting thesis and compelling introduction later.
I'm of the opinion that outlines are essential for papers because you can make them your own. If you're super organized, like me, write everything that will be included in your paper. From your thesis to the structure of body paragraphs, from quotations to analysis, make your outline as specific as possible. Then, when you go to write your paper, you know exactly what you're trying to say, and your evidence is already laid out. Even if you're not super organized, make an outline with one general sentence or two for each main point of your paper. This will help with structure and flow when you get down to writing.
Come to the Klooster Center!
If you're completely stuck on your paper, we can help! Bring your paper to the writing center. Whether your paper is finished, you only have one or two body paragraphs, or your paper is completely blank, come by the center anyway! A writing assistant can help you to make an outline or help you structure your thoughts. We can't write your paper for you, but we'd be more than happy to help you start!
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The environments we immerse ourselves in play a huge part in the final products we create, especially when it comes to writing. Finding a spot on campus that works well for you is key. When searching for the perfect spot ask yourself these questions: Do these surroundings motivate me to work harder? Do they motivate me to focus? Do they foster creative thinking? Finding a place that checks "yes" to these three questions will help you find your perfect writing spot. In the meantime, I want to share with you some of my favorite spots around campus and additional tips.
My favorite spot in the library is easily the fourth floor. Although it is a hike to make it to the top, the quiet setting helps me dive deep into my work. The best part of the fourth floor is the long tables. Whenever I write a paper, I like to spread out all of my sources and notes. Having enough table space to organize my thoughts is super important to me! Besides the practical pros of the fourth floor, you also have beautiful views of my two favorite buildings on campus: Graves Hall and Dimnent Chapel.
The library isn't for everyone, but hey, coffee shops might be! There are plenty of amazing spots around downtown Holland. One of my favorites is Ferris Coffee. I love working at Ferris's tall tables. I find that standing while writing a paper motivates me to work harder.
One of my favorite tips for productive writing is focused around the workspace. I find that when I set small goals at different locations, my writing becomes more organized and the task doesn't seem as daunting. For instance, try writing your outline/devising a plan at the Martha Miller Center, head on over to the library to write your paper, and head back to your dorm to edit. This is one of my favorite ways to work. When I section off my work and assign each part a different location, it increases my motivation. The little walk from place to place helps me refocus my thoughts so I can put my best foot forward to finish the assignment. Breaking up where you are working during your writing process has huge benefits! This strategy is especially beneficial if you are deadline-panicking.
I hope that the next time a paper is assigned to you, you feel excited to find the perfect location to help you create your best work. Happy writing!
Writing advice generally comes with the best intentions: to make your writing better. But, if you don't really understand the advice you've been given, then it's pretty hard to move forward. As a Creative Writing major, I've gotten lots of tips and tricks to develop my writing style. However, I've noticed that while most professors often bring up suggestions, they don't really take the time to delve into what those suggestions mean and what they do to help your writing. I'm going to take some of the best writing suggestions I've heard, and get a little more in depth with them.
"I" Rule: Some professors like to assign personal essays that use first-person "I" for the speaker. These essays, I've found, are generally easier to write because we're familiar with the material already- they're usually about our own life. These prompts can be fun, but they hold a potentially dire consequence- overusing first-person "I". This can potentially ruin an otherwise interesting story, so it's very important to read through your paper and take out as many "I's" as you can. I like to do this by printing out a physical copy of my paper, then using a bright pen or highlighter, mark each and every time "I" is used. Chances are it's much more than you think. Then, I go through line by line and see if I can re-word the sentence to decrease the use of "I". So, the line "I realized I couldn't change the way I thought about the class" could potentially change into "The way I thought about the class couldn't be changed." It's much easier to read now that some of those "I's" are gone.
Show, Don't Tell: If you ask anyone for writing advice, chances are this is what you'll hear. "Show, don't tell" is a great tool to use, once you know how to use it. In its basic form, it's asking you to check your writing for places where you tell your reader something when you could show it to them instead. For example, if in your work you say "Bob is happy when he sees his friend," that's telling the reader: Bob is happy. It reads as though you're spoon feeding information to your reader–it shows them that you don't trust them to process information on their own. Instead, try showing that Bob is happy by giving him an action or reaction to seeing his friend: "When Fred rounded the corner, Bob's face lit up." See the difference? Now imagine if you used that wherever you could in your writing. "Show, don't tell" is a simple reminder, but it can further your writing skills indefinitely.
Use All Your Senses: This is geared more toward the creative writing people and those first-person "I" stories. This goes hand in hand with "Show, Don't Tell": use your senses to tell the reader about an image or scene. For example, you could tell the reader "I recognized my friend because of her straightened hair and the perfume she wore." That's alright, but it can be improved if we use that sensory image: "I saw a flash of shiny, straight hair and the faint scent of citrus and knew immediately it was Susan." Not only is this more interesting to read, but it also gives Susan more characterization in a shorter amount of time. The reader can get a better image of Susan's hair and can also imply what her personality is like based on the perfume she likes. Getting creative with this sensory characterization will heighten your imagery and really wow your readers.
Trust Your Reader: I mentioned this briefly in the "Show, Don't Tell" section, but it's worth explaining this a bit more. Trusting your reader means just that: trusting that your reader understands some of the concepts you're writing about. Think about it: what makes a joke funny? It relies on information that you already have to connect the dots and find the humor. We all are familiar with how awkward it is when you have to explain the joke- it's the same with writing. You don't have to define every concept you use or talk about. Assume the reader is semi-familiar with your topic already. This doesn't mean assume the reader knows everything– it just means pick and choose which topics you explain, and when you do explain them, do it briefly.
These are just a few of the best suggestions I've received, but they've improved my writing exponentially during my time at Hope. Once you've understood what the advice you're receiving means, you can apply it to nearly every piece of writing you produce. If you're given a tip to improve your writing and it doesn't make sense: don't be afraid to ask more about it until you really understand it. Besides, writing tips are meant to help you, and they can't do that if they don't make sense. But once you do understand, you will be unstoppable!
We Get It: Writing is Hard!
Love it or hate it, writing is really hard. No matter what type it is: fiction, nonfiction, formal, informal, writing well takes a lot of work.
Perhaps it sounds weird that a Writing Assistant would be saying this, but the fact that I have that position is exactly why I'm writing this. I want to say, when it comes to the art of writing, Writing Assistants are on the same page as you are. I'd like to offer some encouragement to those who struggle with writing papers for class, and how Writing Assistants can help. Here are some common concerns of students who visit.
I feel so lost about how to write or edit my paper I don't know where to begin.
At the beginning of appointments at the Klooster Center, we ask what the student would like help with, and often he or she struggles to voice what they what help with. Sometimes, the answer is "everything" or "I don't know".
Whether you need to brainstorm ideas for a paper or to decode cryptic instructions from your professor on what your paper is supposed to be about, we can help you. It is nice to someone to bounce these ideas off of. For me, talking about the topic of my paper has often helped me figure out how to best organize it.
My writing is personal, and I feel like it'll be judged by the writing assistant.
It can be uncomfortable to share your personal thoughts or arguments with strangers. Even when you know we don't bite, it feels vulnerable to expose your writing to people you don't know. I understand that. For this reason, I was a little reluctant to go to the center myself before I became a Writing Assistant. The truth is, however, that you'll find the assistants are warm and helpful, and you'll get some candy for coming! Also, the Assistants respect that coming to the Center can be intimidating and are good at putting students at ease. We know that there are all sorts of reasons it can be hard to write for school: some people just don't love writing, or don't enjoy the class and struggle to write for it, or there's another reason a student is finding this paper particularly difficult. We're students too, so we get how difficult college life can be.
They're going to make me rewrite the paper and I don't have time.
Or something like that, like we're going to have so many corrections that you won't be able to make them in time. One response I have to this is that we get the due date for your paper on the little green slip you fill out for us before your appointment. This helps us tailor our comments for you. We know there is only so much you can alter in a given amount of time. We do our best to not overwhelm students with corrections, and we can always find positives in student's papers, no matter how bad the student may think it is.
The other response I have to that is: there's a reason we are called Writing Assistants. We are here to help you out and point out, in our view, what you're doing right, and what you could do better. We're not going to write a paragraph for you, or tell you to make major changes right before the paper is due. We're just your guides because we believe in you! We believe that you can and will improve your paper, and when it comes down to it, we're here to help you believe in yourself as well.
I hope reading this encouraged any who might've been conflicted about going to the Klooster Writing Center. When in doubt, make an appointment, or if you can't, we accept walk-ins as well. Remember, Writing Assistants understand the struggle of writing papers, and we're on your side!
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As college students, we're all preparing for our inevitable leap into the real world. As we've all been told, it'll be a rough awakening! Fortunately, the Writing Center can help to prepare you for the real world. Our assistants are well trained in the discipline of business writing and are able to give you tools and insights into what future employers are looking for.
Whether you need help with a resume, a cover letter, or an application, writing assistants are waiting and ready. Through our vast variety of majors and minors, we will do our best to match you with a writing assistant who can give you advice as to what an employer in a specific field may be looking to see in your pieces.
For a student searching for a future internship or job, the first step is to have a well-written embodiment of the experiences and events you have encountered that would make you an essential addition to their team. These pieces of writing are often the first thing future employers will see in regards to you. Employers will gain insight about work ethic, experience, and professionalism from the way these pieces are crafted, which is a big deal in the business world!
Having a well-written resume, cover letter, or application is the first key to success with any new experience. Along with this, these pieces aim to showcase your accomplishments and achievements in order to display the best version of you. They allow employers to recognize your skills and hire you based on how well they believe you would fit into their company.
As crazy as it may seem, one resume could be the beginning of the rest of your life and one cover letter could earn you the job you've always wanted. Both of these pieces must be clean, organized, and concise. These attributes will not only gain an employer's respect but will also allow them to effortlessly review your work. Our goal at the Writing Center is to give you the tips and tricks needed to perfect these pieces of writing and prepare you for life after college.
Applying for jobs and internships can be extremely stressful, but at Writing Center we aim to reduce some of this stress and ensure that you are prepared for whatever your goals may be. Every student, at some point in their college career, must be prepared to face the trials and tribulations of the world head-on. Your fellow students at the Writing Center would love to be a part of this preparation, so stop by soon with questions regarding resumes, cover letters, and applications!
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Scenario: you're sitting in your 100-200 level Religion course, the Professor announces at the end of class that you have a four-five page research paper. You have no ideas, and you're not someone who has attended private Christian school your whole life. You hardly even know who this Jesus guy is, let alone how to talk for five pages about the sacred sacrament of the Eucharist from the perspective of a Lutheran. What you have is a prompt that you don't understand and a due date that is far too pressing. At this point, you also have two options; option 1: panic, option 2: keep reading this post and learn how to write any religion paper! I've broken my method down into four steps that are easy to remember through the power of alliteration: Read, Research, Write, and Re-examine. Without further ado, if you chose option 2, let's dive in.
Reader's note: I find the analogy of driving a car very helpful for writing a paper, so fair warning, I will be doing it often.
I have titled this step "read" because you are going to read…a lot. In just about every religion class you'll ever take, excluding World Religions, the prompt that you receive will be related to a book called the Bible. If you are coming from a place of next to or no knowledge of the Biblical text, what you are going to want to do is ask your professor which passage(s) you should read if that has not been made apparent from being present in the classroom. Then the next part is simple, read the passage(s) the professor tells you to look at. Don't panic if you don't understand what the passage(s) means or how these Scholars have come up with their interpretations of it(them) because you've only done half of the reading you're going to need to do in order to successfully write your paper. Writing a religion paper without doing any reading is like driving a car, except instead of an actual car, you jump inside a large cardboard box and start making "vroom, vroom" noises. Because just like writing your paper, nobody is going to consider what you're doing is driving a car.
This next step is where the understanding comes, it also includes reading. No matter if you're a Bible veteran or have never touched the book, you're gonna wanna look at some biblical commentaries concerning the passage(s) you're studying. There's always something new to learn in the world of Biblical Studies! There are several places where you can find the sources you'll need In order to successfully understand your passage(s) (and also make your bibliography look impressive), the Van Wylan library is an excellent place to start. Using the Hope College Library website, you can easily find a list of online articles and books. Physical commentaries can be found on the fourth floor of the library. Believe me, the trip is worth it. These authors will tell you everything you need to know about any passage of scripture your professor could hope to assign to you. Likewise, online articles and books can be just as helpful, sometimes even more so if your thesis is over a more specialized topic. Research and reading your passage are two of the most important steps in this entire process. Writing a Religion Paper without doing the proper research is like driving a car without any gas, you're not gonna get very far!
The next step is pretty self-explanatory, you gotta actually sit down and write your paper. Before you begin to write a single word of your paper, it is extremely helpful to make an outline of what you intend to write. 4-5 page papers don't just happen, you need to go in with a plan. Attempting to write any research paper without coming up with an outline to give it structure and a clear path is akin to getting behind the wheel of a car blindfolded. You'll have absolutely no sense of direction, causing carnage and terror everywhere you go until the car breaks down. Once you have constructed a clear outline including an introduction, body with at least three points, and conclusion, you are ready to write. Having read your passage, done all the necessary research, and constructed a detailed helpful outline, the writing of the paper should be as simple as answering a short-answer question on an open note test. The only difficulty is finding the time to sit down and crank it out, which leads us to our final step!
After having finished the first draft of your paper, the next step is to have a friend look over your work. It is not always the best idea to check your own writing, especially if you're coming off a three-hour writing session. This is an excellent time to make an appointment with the writing center! It is our job to give constructive feedback on papers in order to make your work as successful as possible. We can also help come up with outlines or even brainstorm possible theses for your paper. Our end goal is to help students like you become more successful in their writing for class and for future employment. I hope that this post has been educational and you now feel prepared to tackle your paper!


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Service Leader a Perfect Fit for Duke
Carmen Alban '16 (United States) is headed to Duke University after selecting the academic and research powerhouse over Northwestern University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Texas at Austin, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia, and Southern Methodist University.
Carmen excelled both in and out of the classroom at TASIS, achieving 41 points on her International Baccalaureate exams while also captaining the Varsity Volleyball and Varsity Tennis team, serving as a Dorm Proctor and a student leader of the WISER Global Service Learning Group, and making a strong contribution to the theater program.
With a number of academic strengths and interests, Carmen plans to pursue a Liberal Arts degree at Duke. She cites TASIS teachers from three different disciplines—Economics (Steve Moon), English (Peter Locke), and Science (Amy Bloodworth)—as major influences. "They are all so excited about teaching and love what they do," she said. "It's contagious. I look forward to their classes and feel that I'm truly learning something, not just memorizing facts for an exam."
"I have found a second family here and will be sad to leave."
At the 2016 Commencement Ceremony, Carmen received both the Excellence in History Award and the Jan Opsahl Service Award, and her devotion to serving others played a major role in her decision to attend Duke. "My service trip to Kenya changed my outlook on many things," she said. "I have become so passionate about the school WISER that I plan on continuing to work with it during my years at Duke, which also has a service program that helps this same school in Muhuru Bay."
Anyone who studies or works at The American School in Switzerland falls in love with the beauty of the campus and surrounding area, but Carmen reminds us it's the TASIS community that leaves an indelible mark.
"I will miss the people the most," she said. "Not only have my friends become a huge part of my life, but also the teachers and dorm parents. I have found a second family here and will be sad to leave."


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Q: Not getting a namespace/reference in CSharpCompilation .net Core I have a project that uses some dynamically compiled code and I am upgrading from .net framework to .net core 3.1.
I can't get a simple test case to include newtonsoft.json.dll and get the error "Type or namespace name 'Newtonsoft' could not be found. I had a similar problem when I first tried add the library, but got past it by using the currently loaded assemblies (Can't include Newtonsoft JSON in CSharpCodeProvider script). With "Core" I don't get errors about a library, but it doesn't know the type, like it didn't get loaded.
I tried both using the project libraries (commented out) and specifying them directly, but have the same issue. To recreate, make a new .netCore 3.1 console application called "TestScript" and install nuget packages "Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.CSharp.Scripting" v 3.7.0, "Newtonsoft.Json" v12.0.3 and use the following code.
using System;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Reflection;
using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis;
using Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.CSharp;
using System.Diagnostics;
using Newtonsoft.Json.Linq;

namespace TestScript
{
  class Program
  {
    public static void Example1()
    {
      var assemblyName = "UserScript";
      var code = @"namespace UserScript
                {
                  using System;
                  using System.IO;
                  using System.Collections.Generic;
                  using Newtonsoft.Json.Linq;
                  public class RunScript
                  {
                    private const int x = 99;
                    public int Eval()
                    {
                      JObject j = new JObject();
                      return x;
                    }
                  }
                }";

      SyntaxTree syntaxTree = CSharpSyntaxTree.ParseText(code);
      var references = new List<MetadataReference>();
      //Load project libraries
      //var assemblies = AppDomain.CurrentDomain
      //                .GetAssemblies()
      //                .Where(a => !a.IsDynamic)
      //                .Select(a => a.Location);
      //foreach (var item in assemblies)
      //{
      //  if (!item.Contains("xunit"))
      //    references.Add(MetadataReference.CreateFromFile(item));
      //}

      //or specify the libraries to load.

      var coreDir = Directory.GetParent(typeof(Enumerable).GetTypeInfo().Assembly.Location);
      var exeDir = Path.GetDirectoryName(Process.GetCurrentProcess().MainModule.FileName);
      references.Add(MetadataReference.CreateFromFile(typeof(Object).GetTypeInfo().Assembly.Location));
      references.Add(MetadataReference.CreateFromFile(typeof(Uri).GetTypeInfo().Assembly.Location));
      references.Add(MetadataReference.CreateFromFile(coreDir.FullName + Path.DirectorySeparatorChar + "mscorlib.dll"));
      references.Add(MetadataReference.CreateFromFile(coreDir.FullName + Path.DirectorySeparatorChar + "System.Runtime.dll"));
      if (File.Exists(exeDir + "\\Newtonsoft.Json.dll"))
        references.Add(MetadataReference.CreateFromFile(exeDir + "\\Newtonsoft.Json.dll"));
      else
        throw new Exception("Missing newtonsoft DLL");

      CSharpCompilation compilation = CSharpCompilation.Create(
          assemblyName,
          new[] { syntaxTree },
          new MetadataReference[]
          {
        MetadataReference.CreateFromFile(typeof(object).Assembly.Location)
          },
          new CSharpCompilationOptions(OutputKind.DynamicallyLinkedLibrary));

      using (var memoryStream = new MemoryStream())
      {
        var result = compilation.Emit(memoryStream);

        if (result.Success)
        {
          memoryStream.Seek(0, SeekOrigin.Begin);
          Assembly assembly = Assembly.Load(memoryStream.ToArray());

          Type testClassType = assembly.GetType("TestNamespace.TestClass");
          var addResult = (int)testClassType.GetMethod("Add").Invoke(null, new object[] { 3, 4 });
          Console.WriteLine(addResult);
        }
        else
        {
          Console.WriteLine("Failed to compile");
          for (var i = 0; i < result.Diagnostics.Length; i++)
          {
            Console.WriteLine(result.Diagnostics[i].ToString());
          }
        }
      }
    }
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {
      JObject j = null; //to make sure newtonsoft is included if loading current projects libraries

      Example1();
    }
  }
}

A: Your code should work fine if you don't forget to use the references list you've built up.
See test code on .NET Fiddle (link) - I used the AppDomain method there (one you commented out).
CSharpCompilation compilation = CSharpCompilation.Create(
    assemblyName,
    new[] { syntaxTree },
    references, //<-- you're missing this
    new CSharpCompilationOptions(OutputKind.DynamicallyLinkedLibrary));

Also, your invocations weren't actually calling the right Class and Method, which I guess you'll find out after you get past the compilation issues.
// Non-existent Type and Method...
Type testClassType = assembly.GetType("TestNamespace.TestClass");
var addResult = (int)testClassType.GetMethod("Add").Invoke(null, new object[] { 3, 4 });

Edit: Here's the full working code in case the Fiddle gets deleted:
public static void Main(string[] args)
{
    var j = new JObject(); // ensure assembly is available
    Example1();
}

public static void Example1()
{
    var assemblyName = "UserScript";
    var code = @"namespace UserScript {
                  using Newtonsoft.Json;
                  public class RunScript {
                   public static string Eval() {
                    return JsonConvert.SerializeObject(new int[] {1,2,3,4});
                   }
                  }
                }";

    SyntaxTree syntaxTree = CSharpSyntaxTree.ParseText(code);

    //Load project libraries
    var references = AppDomain.CurrentDomain
        .GetAssemblies()
        .Where(a => !a.IsDynamic)
        .Select(a => a.Location)
        .Where(s => !string.IsNullOrEmpty(s))
        .Where(s => !s.Contains("xunit"))
        .Select(s => MetadataReference.CreateFromFile(s))
        .ToList()
        ;

    CSharpCompilation compilation = CSharpCompilation.Create(
        assemblyName,
        new[] { syntaxTree },
        references, //<-- you're missing this
        new CSharpCompilationOptions(OutputKind.DynamicallyLinkedLibrary));

    using (var memoryStream = new MemoryStream())
    {
        var result = compilation.Emit(memoryStream);

        if (result.Success)
        {
            memoryStream.Seek(0, SeekOrigin.Begin);
            Assembly assembly = Assembly.Load(memoryStream.ToArray());

            var testClassType = assembly.GetType("UserScript.RunScript");
            var invokeResult = (string)testClassType.GetMethod("Eval").Invoke(null, null);
            Console.WriteLine(invokeResult);
        }
        else
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Failed to compile");
            foreach (var diag in result.Diagnostics)
                Console.WriteLine(diag);
        }
    }
}

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MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA August 30, 2017 07.10 P.M.
A classical singer of repute, Kishori Amonkar died in Mumbai on April 03, 2017 at the age of 85 . A performer of classical music, she also excelled in khayal, Thumri & Bhajan singing.
She gave play back for only 2 Hindi films and in total sang just 6 songs. 1st was V. Shantaram's " Geet Gaya Patharon Ne " [ 1965 ] , which was incidentally Jeetendra's debut movie. She sang the title song in the film.
Her 2nd film was " Dristi " [ 1991 ]. She sang all the 5 songs and also composed music.
A mighty super-star during Amitabh Bachchan era, Vinod Khanna succumbed to cancer and died in Mumbai hospital on April 27, 2017. He was 71 at the time of his death.
He made debut as the main villain with " Man Ka Meet " [ 1968 ]. This film was directed by A. Subba Rao and produced by Sunil Dutt. Later on he acted in supporting roles; as an angry young man in the movie Mere Apne, as the main villain in the super-hit movie Mera Gaon Mera Desh, and as the military officer turned fugitive in the critically acclaimed movie Achanak .
After above mentioned films, Vinod Khanna played lead roles in many films and is best remembered for his performances in Kuchhe Dhaage, Gaddaar, Imtihaan, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Inkaar, Amar Akbar Anthony, Rajput, The Burning Train, Qurbani, Kudrat, Parvarish, Khoon Pasina, Dayavan, Chandni and Jurm.
In 1982, at the peak of his film career, he temporarily quit the film industry to follow his spiritual guru Osho . After a 5-year hiatus, he returned to the Hindi film industry with two hit films; Insaaf and Satyamev Jayate.
In total ………..……… 12 ………..….. films got released in April 2017 . Out of these ……………..….. 12 …………………… released films ………………….. 03 ……………………… films have …………… 03 ……………. artistes , who are trained by me .
My 03 students appeared in 03 films.
Total number of students working in the month of April 2017 is 03.
On behalf of all the students & staff of VIDUR Acting Institute , VIDUR Editing Studio , VIDUR Club and VIDUR Merchandise, I congratulate my above mentioned 03 students .
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Razak Khan, who died on June 01, 2016 in Mumbai following a heart attack, was noted for supporting and comic roles.
Razak Khan began his onscreen journey with a small role in the famous television show, Nukkad (1986–87), and made his Hindi film debut with Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja [ 1993 ]. His other noteworthy performances were in Raja Hindustani (1996), comic role of Manikchand in the Abbas-Mustan directed film Baadshah [ 1999 ] as Ninja Chacha in the film Hello Brother [ 1999 ] and as Takkar Pehelwan in Akhiyon Se Goli Maare [ 2002 ].
He acted in more than 90 films during his 23-year-long career. He was last seen in Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 [ 2016 ]. He was also there in the prequel Kyaa Kool Hain Hum [ 2012 ].
He also appeared in famous TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil as Golden Bhai [ 2014 ].
Sulabha Deshpande, an acclaimed film, theatre and television actress and theatre director died on June 04, 2016 after prolonged illness.
Apart from Marathi theatre as well as Hindi theatre in Mumbai, she has acted in over 73 mainstream as well as art house cinema, like Bhumika [ 1977 ], Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan [ 1978 ] and Gaman [ 1978 ].
A leading figure in experimental theatre movement of the 1960s, she was associated with Rangayan, and personalities like Vijay Tendulkar, Vijaya Mehta, and Satyadev Dubey. In 1971 she co-founded, theatre group, Awishkar with her husband Arvind Deshpande, and also started its children's wing, Chandrashala, which continues to perform professional children theatre.
In recent years she acted in serials like Jee Ley Zara, Ek Packet Umeed, "Asmita" and films like English Vinglish.
Sattee Shourie, who was Arjun Kapoor's maternal grandmother, passed away on June 11, 2016 due to a prolonged illness.
She had produced films like Farishtay  with Dharmendra , Vinod Khanna , Sridevi and Rajinikanth. The film was directed by Anil Sharma.
She also produced television series Sheesha [ 1986 ].
In total ………..……… 17 ………..….. films got released in June 2016 . Out of these ……………..….. 17 …………………… released films ………………….. 09 ……………………… films have …………… 14 ……………. artistes , who are trained by me .
Out of these ………………… 14 ………………… persons , …………… 13 ……… are actors and the remaining …………. 01 ……………… Dhaval Gada is the Producer of " Do Lafzon Ki Kahani " .
1 – Tara Sharma is presenting "Tara Sharma Show – Season 4" on Star World.
2 – Maheck Chahal is doing an important role in "Kavach … Kali Shaktiyon Se" on Colors TV.
3 – Urvashi Sharma is doing title role in "Amma" on Zee TV.
My ……………. 03 …………..….. students in ………………… 03 ……………. TV shows .
My 14 students appeared in 09 films & 03 students in 03 TV shows .
Thus total number of students working in the month of June 2016 comes to 17 .
On behalf of all the students & staff of VIDUR Acting Institute , VIDUR Editing Studio , VIDUR Club and VIDUR Merchandise, I congratulate my above mentioned 17 students .
MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA JUNE 18, 2015 00.30 A.M.
Dear Alumna / Alumnus of FTII, Pune !
I have already written 2 blogs about the FTII [ Film & Television Institute of India ] , Pune. 1st blog was written on March 28, 2010. It was about the declining and deteriorating standards of FTII. The 2nd one was written on October 28, 2012. It was about hubris and high-handed behaviour of students of FTII. Today I am forced to write 3rd blog about FTII.
I am reading in newspapers that alumnus of this so-called premier institute are agitated against Shri Gajendra Chauhan, the newly appointed FTII Chief. Nearly 150 students boycotted classes today and continued their protest for the 5th day.
According to Harishankar Nachimuthu, the President of Student's Union of FTII, Gajendra Chauhan's appointment is a conspiracy to saffronise this prestigious ( ? ) institute. He states that he is not going to accept Shri Gajendra Chauhan as Chief of FTII. May I demand to know, who is seeking his acceptance or concurrence?
I came to know that several past students [ who are jobless since time immemorial ] are holding meeting in Mumbai and threatening central government that they will fight against Shri Gajendra Chauhan, "a Narendra Modi stooge" till the end. According to them he lacks stature and administrative experience. May I demand to know, who the hell are they to decide, whether Shri Chauhan has the required stature or not?
In the past Mr. Shyam Benegal, Mr. Mrinal Sen, Mr. Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Mr. Mahesh Bhatt, Mr. Girish Karnad, Mr. Vinod Khanna, Prof. U.R. Ananthamurthy and Mr. Saeed Mirza have served as Chairman of the Governing Council of FTII. They were appointed by the government of the day. Shri Gajendra Chauhan is also appointed by present central government.
I fail to understand, how can students demand to have a say in the appointment of Chief of FTII. Moreover, what stake do past students have in the affairs of their Alma Mater? Why are they agitated? Why are they threatening to "fight till the end"?
Students and alumnus of this so-called prestigious institute should realize that their job is to get trained and not to decide about the governing council chief or other administrative matters of the institute. They must realize that the golden days of Shri Roshan Taneja are over. Their activism fails to produce a single actor of the calibre of ASHOK KUMAR, MOTI LAL, DILIP KUMAR, BALRAJ SAHNI, SANJEEV KUMAR, AMITABH BACHCHAN, SHAHRUKH KHAN, AMIR KHAN, HRITIK ROSHAN or RANBIR KAPOOR. None of the above mentioned actors are the alumnus of FTII. I also fail to find among your alumna, any actress of the stature of NARGIS, MEENA KUMARI, MADHUBALA, GEETA BALI, VYJAYANTIMALA, WAHEEDA REHMAN, REKHA or KAJOL. And you people are talking about the calibre of Gajendra Chauhan.
I appeal to the alumnus of FTII to first become a world-class actor and then try to be an activist. The most important FTII alumnus and your biggest inspiration NASEERUDDIN SHAH is busy doing "world-class" ( ? ) films like "Sona Spa" and " Jackpot" and you people are pontificating on the calibre of Shri Gajendra Chauhan and threatening Shri Narendra Modi.
And now a word for failed ex students of FTII. You have no business to meddle in the affairs of your alma mater if you are still struggling to make a mark. No one needs your activism. You roam around in the alleys of Mumbai with stinking body, wilting faces, faded attires and dead and gloomy eyes. I pity your rancid existence and failed journey of life. The government of the day doesn't need or seek your approval. Leave your hubris. You are not doing any favour to us or humanity if you are an ex students of FTII.
Let me make it clear that your agitation is politically motivated. All the right thinking people know it. If it is not so, why people like Anand Patwardhan and other known left-liberals are joining your band wagon? Why students of JNU [ Jawahar Lal Nehru University ] , a breeding ground of leftist and pseudo seculars, are joining your protest? What stake have they in the FTII?
You resist every change and want to run the institute as per your whims and fancies. When UPA appointed committee suggested running the institute on public-private partnership, you people protested. When UPA tried to make the syllabus more contemporary, you started indefinite strike. UPA government headed by Congress was not saffronising the institute. So it is clear that protests and strikes are in your DNA.
Dear alumnus, if you feel or suspect that the appointment of Shri Gajendra Chauhan is a conspiracy to saffronise FTII, I suggest that you should learn to live with it as soon as possible. It will be better for your future, your health and your well-being.
We have seen enough of your hubris. We have tolerated enough of your pseudo intellectual hypocrisy. It is time to say, " ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ".
On behalf of all the students & staff of VIDUR Acting Institute , VIDUR Editing Studio , VIDUR Club and VIDUR Merchandise, I denounce you for your hypocrisy, needless hubris and uncalled for activism.
MUMBAI – MAHARASHTRA – INDIA DECEMBER 13 , 2012 11.59 P.M.
Pandit Ravi Shankar , a Sitar maestro par excellence , an unofficial ambassador of Indian classical music , the first India Rock Star in true sense of the term , died yesterday on December 11 , 2012 in San Diego , California , U. S. A.
Apart from classical music , he had given music for some feature films also .
This Chetan Anand directed film was his debut film as well as debut film of Pandit Ravi Shankar also . It starred Kamini Kaushal , Uma Anand and Zohra Sehgal . It was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas .
This Khwaja Ahmad Abbas directed film was his debut film and the second film of Pandit Ravi Shankar . It starred Balraj Sahni , Tripti Mitra , K. N. Singh , Zohra Sehgal , David and Sombhu Mitra . It was written by Kishan Chander .
This film was produced and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee . This film had lyrics by Shailendra and several gems sung by Lata Mangeshkar . It starred Balraj Sahni and Leela Naidu .
This Trilok Jetley directed film was based on Munshi Premchand's immortal novel of the same name . It had some immortal melodies . It starred Raj Kumar , Kamini Kaushal , Mehmood and Shashikala .
This Gulzar directed film had several Meera Bhajans tuned by Pandit ji . It starred Hema Malini and Vinod Khanna .
This Satyajit Ray directed film was his debut film . It is the first part of Apu Trilogy .
This Satyajit Ray directed film was the second part of Apu Trilogy .
This is the Bengali film based on Rabindra Nath Tagore's story .
A social satire directed by Satyajit Ray .
Third and final part of Apu Trilogy .
This Mrinal Sen directed film starred Shabana Azmi , Naseeruddin Shah & Om Puri was the last film of Pandit Ravi Shankar as music director .
This Richard Attenborough film had Ben Kingsley in the title role as Gandhi .
I made this list for the connoisseurs of film music and for the benefit of the acting students of my acting class Vidur's Kreating Charakters .


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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc that works great for jewelry because it has a lovely warm color, almost resembling yellow gold, yet it is tough and far more affordable. Because it is so durable, it is great as a ring material for those who do heavy work with their hands, and as a cuff material because it can withstand bending and stretching. The surface color naturally darkens with age, and this is sped up by contact with skin. Natural body oils and chemicals found in body products will also slowly add to the patina and dull the polish on your piece. Surprisingly, though, brass rings stay shiny and burnished if worn regularly! In general, to maintain the polished shine, I recommend removing your brass jewelry before washing, swimming, sleeping, or sweating. It can be polished again using an all-purpose jewelry polishing cloth, or even brass polishing solution, which can be found at a hardware store. If only worn occasionally, consider keeping your brass pieces in an air-tight ziploc bag, or wrapped inside a jewelers polishing cloth.
Brass can sometimes create what's known as "skin staining" on some people, when a green mark is left on the skin after extended wear. This is a non-toxic reaction and it is not an allergy. It has to do with skin chemistry and is more likely to happen to people with higher acidity levels in their skin or during hot and humid conditions. The humidity causes oxides to form from the copper in the brass, and this gets rubbed off onto the skin in the form of a green stain. If your brass ring is big and chunky, or too tight for you, the chance of staining is greater as there is more moisture to get trapped under there. But again, the staining is natural and non-toxic, and can be removed with soap and water. If this is something you'd like to avoid, Arcos now offers gold plating on all brass pieces.
A new offering for Arcos, this is a thin layer of real gold that is electrochemically bonded to the surface of the solid brass piece of jewelry. Arcos currently uses 12K or 14K gold to approximate the lovely color of natural brass (higher gold content plating starts to look too orange.) The pieces are treated to the thickest layer of gold offered by the plating company, meaning it has the longest wear possible and is many times thicker than the quality generally used on fashion jewelry. Plating is wonderful because it stays bright, does not darken, and creates a dreamy, protective layer of gold against your skin which prevents the green/black coloring brass can cause on your body. However, it should be treated with care. It will crack if pieces are bent or stretched, which means gold plated cuffs cannot be adjusted, and plated rings cannot be resized. With extended, repeated use, it will gradually wear off against the skin, revealing the brass base. If that happens, simply get in touch for a complimentary re-plating. With gentle wear and care, these pieces should last you for years to come.
Sterling is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of metal alloy, most commonly copper. It has very low reaction with body chemistry and is considered hypoallergenic, which is why Arcos uses it on all earring posts and backs. As a ring material it is unlikely to cause rashes or color skin for the average wearer. Those with extremely sensitive skin may find it causes a reaction. Though uncommon, high enough acid levels in the body can tarnish silver, which in turn can rub off on the skin.
It is softer than brass and can scratch and bend if not worn carefully. If you'd like to avoid surface scratches, I recommend storing your sterling piece in a separate pouch or box. Keep it away from bleach, ammonia and chlorine products, which will tarnish it. Remove your sterling before using household cleaners or swimming in chlorinated pools. Eventually sterling will darken on its own, but the patina can be removed with a non-abrasive jewelry polishing cloth or tarnish-removing silver cleaner.
Made up of 10 parts gold out of 24, this alloy is a little less than half pure gold. This means that it is tougher than 14K and higher and withstands wear better. It has a slightly paler color than brass but slightly richer color than 14K. Holds a polish nicely and may take on a slight deepening of color with age, which can be polished up with a cloth or cleaning solution.


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#include "plane_calibration/deviation_planes.hpp"

#include <iostream>
#include <ecl/geometry/angle.hpp>

namespace plane_calibration
{
DeviationPlanes::DeviationPlanes(const PlaneToDepthImage& plane_to_depth, const VisualizerInterfacePtr& depth_visualizer) :
    plane_to_depth_(plane_to_depth)
{
  planes_.resize(4);
  transform_.resize(4);
  deviation_ = 0.0;
  depth_visualizer_ = depth_visualizer;
}

void DeviationPlanes::init(const CalibrationParameters::Parameters& parameters)
{
  bool use_max_deviation = true;
  update(parameters, use_max_deviation);
}

void DeviationPlanes::update(const CalibrationParameters::Parameters& parameters, const bool& use_max_deviation)
{
  deviation_ = use_max_deviation ? parameters.max_deviation_ : parameters.deviation_;

  Eigen::Translation3d translation = Eigen::Translation3d(parameters.ground_plane_offset_);

  Eigen::AngleAxisd x_tilt_positive(deviation_, Eigen::Vector3d::UnitX());
  Eigen::AngleAxisd x_tilt_negative(-deviation_, Eigen::Vector3d::UnitX());

  Eigen::AngleAxisd y_tilt_positive(deviation_, Eigen::Vector3d::UnitY());
  Eigen::AngleAxisd y_tilt_negative(-deviation_, Eigen::Vector3d::UnitY());

  transform_[indexXPositive()] = translation * parameters.rotation_ * x_tilt_positive;
  transform_[indexXNegative()] = translation * parameters.rotation_ * x_tilt_negative;
  transform_[indexYPositive()] = translation * parameters.rotation_ * y_tilt_positive;
  transform_[indexYNegative()] = translation * parameters.rotation_ * y_tilt_negative;

  for (int i = 0; i < transform_.size(); ++i)
  {
    planes_[i] = plane_to_depth_.convert(transform_[i]);
  }

  bool matrix_has_nans = false;
  double x_distance = getDistance(xPositive(), xNegative(), matrix_has_nans);
  double y_distance = getDistance(yPositive(), yNegative(), matrix_has_nans);

  double x_magic_multiplier = deviation_ / x_distance;
  double y_magic_multiplier = deviation_ / y_distance;

  magic_multipliers_ = std::make_pair(x_magic_multiplier, y_magic_multiplier);
}

std::pair<double, double> DeviationPlanes::estimateAngles(const Eigen::MatrixXf& plane, const bool& debug)
{
  std::pair<double, double> distance_diffs = getDistanceDiffs(plane, debug);

  double px_estimation = magic_multipliers_.first * distance_diffs.first;
  double py_estimation = magic_multipliers_.second * distance_diffs.second;

  if (debug)
  {
    depth_visualizer_->publishCloud("debug/xpositive", xPositive());
    depth_visualizer_->publishCloud("debug/xnegative", xNegative());
    depth_visualizer_->publishCloud("debug/ypositive", yPositive());
    depth_visualizer_->publishCloud("debug/ynegative", yNegative());

    std::cout << "DeviationPlanes/estimateAngles: plane distance diffs: " << distance_diffs.first << ", "
        << distance_diffs.second << std::endl;
    std::cout << "DeviationPlanes/estimateAngles: magic_multipliers_: " << magic_multipliers_.first << ", "
        << magic_multipliers_.second << std::endl;
    std::cout << "DeviationPlanes/estimateAngles: angle estimations: " << ecl::radians_to_degrees(px_estimation) << ", "
        << ecl::radians_to_degrees(py_estimation) << std::endl;
  }

  return std::make_pair(px_estimation, py_estimation);
}

std::pair<double, double> DeviationPlanes::getDistanceDiffs(const Eigen::MatrixXf& plane, const bool& debug)
{
  std::vector<double> distances = getDistances(planes_, plane);

  if (debug)
  {
    depth_visualizer_->publishImage("debug/xpositive_diff", plane - xPositive());
    depth_visualizer_->publishImage("debug/xnegative_diff", plane - xNegative());
    depth_visualizer_->publishImage("debug/ypositive_diff", plane - yPositive());
    depth_visualizer_->publishImage("debug/ynegative_diff", plane - yNegative());

    for (int i = 0; i < distances.size(); ++i)
    {
      std::cout << "DeviationPlanes/getDistanceDiffs: plane distances: " << i << ": " << distances[i] << std::endl;
    }
  }

  double x_diff = distances[indexXNegative()] - distances[indexXPositive()];
  double y_diff = distances[indexYNegative()] - distances[indexYPositive()];

  return std::make_pair(x_diff, y_diff);
}

std::vector<double> DeviationPlanes::getDistances(const std::vector<Eigen::MatrixXf>& from, const Eigen::MatrixXf& to)
{
  std::vector<double> distances;
  for (int i = 0; i < from.size(); ++i)
  {
    bool matrix_has_nans = true;
    distances.push_back(getDistance(from[i], to, matrix_has_nans));
  }
  return distances;
}

double DeviationPlanes::getDistance(const Eigen::MatrixXf& from, const Eigen::MatrixXf& to, const bool& remove_nans)
{
  Eigen::MatrixXf difference = (to - from).cwiseAbs2();

  if (remove_nans)
  {
    //TODO optimize this, so we only have to do it once for angle estimation
    difference = difference.unaryExpr([](float v)
    { return std::isnan(v) ? 0.0f : v;});
  }

  double distance = difference.sum();
  return distance;
}

double DeviationPlanes::getDeviation()
{
  return deviation_;
}

std::pair<double, double> DeviationPlanes::getMultipliers()
{
  return magic_multipliers_;
}

Eigen::MatrixXf DeviationPlanes::xPositive()
{
  return planes_[indexXPositive()];
}

Eigen::MatrixXf DeviationPlanes::xNegative()
{
  return planes_[indexXNegative()];
}

Eigen::MatrixXf DeviationPlanes::yPositive()
{
  return planes_[indexYPositive()];
}

Eigen::MatrixXf DeviationPlanes::yNegative()
{
  return planes_[indexYNegative()];
}

Eigen::Affine3d DeviationPlanes::xPositiveTransform()
{
  return transform_[indexXPositive()];
}

Eigen::Affine3d DeviationPlanes::xNegativeTransform()
{
  return transform_[indexXNegative()];
}

Eigen::Affine3d DeviationPlanes::yPositiveTransform()
{
  return transform_[indexYPositive()];
}

Eigen::Affine3d DeviationPlanes::yNegativeTransform()
{
  return transform_[indexYNegative()];
}

int DeviationPlanes::indexXPositive()
{
  return 0;
}

int DeviationPlanes::indexXNegative()
{
  return 1;
}

int DeviationPlanes::indexYPositive()
{
  return 2;
}

int DeviationPlanes::indexYNegative()
{
  return 3;
}

} /* end namespace */


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"Noisy Neighbours" get poor reception
Reds beat Blues when it comes to the best mobile coverage.
The Red half of Manchester has faster mobile internet speeds that the blue half according to independent, on-the-ground tests carried out by RootMetrics.
Using regular, over-the-counter smartphones, 21,012 tests were undertaken measuring call performance (dropped and blocked calls), mobile internet speeds (both upload and downloads) and text performance (delivery speed and failed texts) across Manchester and surrounding areas. Using this data, RootMetrics was able to show the Blues have 'Eti-had it' when it comes to mobile internet[i] with average speeds down 10% on their United rivals. The tests were carried out before EE launched its 4G network.
On both mobile download and upload speeds, historically Red friendly postcodes regularly passed 2.0 Mbps average download rates, while of the traditionally City-supporting areas, only Tameside regularly gets above 2.0 Mbps.
Wigan, which according to a survey from the Manchester Evening News is a heavily City-supporting area, is the slowest of the bunch when it comes to downloads, about 17% behind United's heartland in Salford.
In terms of call service, United and their 'noisy neighbours' are about equal, though City stalwarts in Tameside get the poorest service of all, with 1 in every 10 (10.7%) calls dropped or blocked (average across all networks). For United, Trafford received the highest percentage of dropped calls (6.6%).
Looking at other old rivalries, Rochdale thrashes Bury. Its mobile internet is 17% faster on download speeds, and calls from Rochdale fail just 3.0% of the time while Bury calls fail 5.7% of the time. But if it's any consolation, people in Bury will be able to respond quickly to any taunts from their old foes because they can upload un-flattering Facebook pictures just as quickly as anyone in Rochdale.
While light-hearted, these contrasts underline a serious point, that mobile coverage across the area and between operators is not equal. Three and Vodafone provide the best service overall on average scoring 84 and 81 respectively, with T-Mobile (91) and Three (91) drawing to offer the best service when it comes to calls. Vodafone (79) was deemed joint best with Three (76) when it comes to mobile internet. T-Mobile was the slowest network, offering download speeds of 1.5 Mbps. That means uploading a medium-sized photo to Facebook would take well over 25 seconds.
The overall ranking for the major network providers in Manchester and surrounding areas were:
Rank Operator Score
1 Three 84
1 Vodafone 81
4 Orange 75
5 T-Mobile 71
"Our testers covered more than eight hundred and thirty miles to deliver a highly accurate picture of mobile network performance in the area," explains RootMetrics CEO and President Bill Moore. "Using our data, we've been able to show City-supporting areas get a raw deal compared to their United rivals. Overall, Three and Vodafone provide the best service across all of Greater Manchester, but T-Mobile is joint best with Three when it comes to call performance.
With internet use soaring among mobile phone users, knowing that Vodafone and Three are both best for data and joint winners overall. Bill Moore
Interestingly, when looking at call performance, it seems people are more likely to get through in the suburbs than the city – only 1.8% of calls in the surrounding towns were dropped or blocked, whereas 2.4% were in the city. This increases to 7.7% on commuter routes and almost 1 in every 13 calls can be expected to drop on the surrounding motorways.
Rochdale has the best service of any area, with every network offering speeds of over 2.3 Mbps. Three in Rochdale hit 3.6 Mbps, 64% faster than its speed in Manchester itself. At the other end of the scale is Standish, averaging just 0.7 Mbps (± 0.2 Mbps).
The single fastest single test came not in Manchester but in Altrincham, outside the Altrincham Retail Park, where Vodafone recorded a single download test of a blisteringly fast 12.2 Mbps.
The full Manchester and surrounding RootScore report is available to download from the RootMetrics website at http://bit.ly/VJUb6w where you can also review the methodology behind the tests.


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