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El Campeonato Mundial "B" hockey sobre patines  fue una competencia oficial de hockey patín organizada por la Federación Internacional de Patinaje (FIRS) y el Comité Internacional de Hockey sobre Patines (CIRH), entre los años 1984 y 2014.

Historia

El Campeonato Mundial B de hockey se empezó a disputar cada 2 años desde 1984 con inscripción libre para los seleccionados que no disputan el Campeonato Mundial A. Los 3 primeros clasificados disputan el siguiente Campeonato A. En las 2 primeras ediciones participan 9 selecciones y en la tercera participan 12, registrándose en esta época los debuts de Macao, Costa Rica, Taiwán y Ecuador.

El Hockey sobre Patines adquiere por primera vez la condición de Deporte Olímpico al ser incluido como deporte de exhibición en los Juegos Olímpicos de 1992 de Barcelona, en los que compiten los 12 participantes del Campeonato Mundial A de 1991. Esto implica que los 3 primeros clasificados en la 4.ª edición del Campeonato Mundial B (1990) quedan clasificados automáticamente para dichos Juegos Olímpicos. Esta circunstancia despierta el interés de muchas federaciones, junto con la voluntad de la FIRS de presentar un nutrido grupo de selecciones como participantes en sus competiciones. De este modo, la edición de 1990 tiene un récord de participación de 22 equipos, y el ciclo de campeonatos mundiales 1990-1991 alcanza un récord de partición no superado hasta hoy (2019) con 31 selecciones distintas entre ambos campeonatos. En 1990 debutaron 7 nuevas selecciones: Pakistán, China, Corea del Sur, Cuba y Hong Kong, junto a Andorra y Austria, los primeros países europeos que se incorporan desde Yugoslavia en 1955.

En las posteriores ediciones el número de participantes se reduce nuevamente, oscilando entre 10 y 19. Se incorporan Sudáfrica, Israel, Corea del Norte y Bangladés. En la edición de 2004 la FIRS admite provisionalmente a la selección de Cataluña, proclamándose campeona del Campeonato Mundial B. No obstante, como la legislación española prohíbe la participación de selecciones regionales en las mismas competiciones en las que participe la selección de España, la admisión definitiva de Cataluña no tiene lugar y deja de participar en campeonatos oficiales.

El Campeonato Mundial B nunca ha alcanzado excesiva relevancia mediática ni de público. Por ello, en 2011 la FIRS plantea la posibilidad de reunificar ambos Campeonatos Mundiales y así propiciar el crecimiento de las selecciones más débiles. Sin embargo, en el congreso celebrado tras la disputa del Campeonato Mundial A se acuerda que el Campeonato Mundial B se dispute en 2012, designando como sede a la ciudad de Canelones, en Uruguay, postponiendo la decisión de unificación. Dicho torneo se disputa del 24 de noviembre al 1º de diciembre, logrando retornar al Mundial A los seleccionados de Sudáfrica e Inglaterra y alcanzando por primera vez la máxima categoría el de Austria.

Tras la disputa del Campeonato Mundial B 2012 en Canelones, la FIRS ofrece la organización del siguiente mundial a Países Bajos, cuya selección no había logrado el ascenso. La Federación Neerlandesa en un principio se muestra favorable a aceptar la propuesta, pero finalmente declina. En 2013 se debate nuevamente la posibilidad de suprimir el Mundial B y permitir que el Campeonato mundial A de hockey patines masculino de 2015 tuviera la participación abierta a todas las selecciones que desearan inscribirse. Finalmente se desecha esta idea y en julio de 2014 se decide conceder nuevamente la organización a la ciudad uruguaya de Canelones, a la vista de la buena organización y el éxito de público que se había experimentado en la edición 2012.

En 2017 la FIRS y la ICRH deciden dejar de realizar el Campeonato Mundial B, reorganizando el anterior campeonato A como una sola competencia con tres grandes grupos: Copa Mundial, Copa FIRS y Copa Confederaciones, todo ello dentro de los Juegos Mundiales de Patinaje.

Historial del Campeonato Mundial B

Palmarés del Campeonato Mundial B

Participantes en los Campeonatos Mundiales
Un total de 46 selecciones han participado en alguna de las 42 ediciones disputadas del Campeonato mundial; 17 pertenecen a Europa (incluyendo a Israel), 13 a América, 10 a Asia, 4 a África y 2 a Oceanía. Únicamente Portugal e Italia han participado en todas las ediciones.

Resumen de participaciones:

Otros ocho países han conformado alguna vez selecciones nacionales para participar en campeonatos continentales, pero nunca se han inscrito en un campeonato mundial: Puerto Rico (1979), Alemania Oriental (1990), Rusia (1994), Eslovenia (1994), Hungría (1994), Suecia (1998), Escocia (2001) y Paraguay (2013).

Referencias

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Campeonatos de hockey sobre patines entre selecciones

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Rohrer Named To Team USA
Anna Rohrer , 17, of Mishawaka, Ind. has been selected to represent Team USA at next month's Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country Race. The competition will be held on January 15 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Rohrer the 2 time Indiana state cross country champion and the 2 time Foot Locker national champion was one of 6 women selected to the Junior (age 20 & under) team. This is Rohrer's first selection to an international team.
"I am absolutely thrilled to have been chosen to represent my country for the Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country Race" stated Rohrer. "This kind of opportunity does not come often, so I am going to use it as a way to help make me a faster, more educated runner. I can't wait to meet outstanding runners from all over the world and take my racing to the next level."
The event will be webcast on USATF.tv live.
One marathon a day for Purdue professor
Check out this story in the JCOnline about one of our local runners doing some extraordinary work over the next half a year. Thanks for the write up, Nathan Baird, nbaird@jconline.com
Bryce Carlson discovered an immediate physical and spiritual connection when he ran his first marathon a decade ago.
Four years later came Carlson's first 50-kilometer race (31 miles), and before long, his first 100-mile endeavor. The assistant professor of anthropology at Purdue University fell in love with the ultramarathon community.
"As a mid-20-year-old, I thought I was invincible," Carlson, 34, said of his beginnings in ultramarathons. "I thought I was a pretty rough, hard guy. And here I'm looking up to the athleticism of folks in their 50s and 60s. They were so cool, I just got sucked in."
Yet Carlson isn't satisfied with simply pushing his limits — he wants to also study them. Soon, he'll do both.
Carlson is one of 12 runners who will complete a marathon a day for almost five months as part of Race Across USA. Covering 3,080 miles in 140 days, the event was conceived as a fundraiser for The 100 Mile Club, an organization that encourages children to run or walk 100 miles during their school year, and to raise awareness about childhood obesity.
Additionally, 10 runners volunteered to take part in a study Carlson is conducting about the effects of ultramarathons. By assembling a research team representing various fields from 10 universities and hospitals, Carlson will monitor his and the other runners' performance and response to everything from diet to injury to psychological well-being.
"They're almost all really excited about the research project for exactly that reason — that it will give them some insight in how their own bodies work," Carlson said of the other runners.
Darren and Sandy Van Soye have raised more than $80,000 for The 100 Mile Club by putting on extreme distance running events. While selecting participants for Race Across USA, Darren Van Soye said he sought strong runners with a compelling personal angle.
Carlson fit both criteria, and demonstrated his passion by turning in the longest application.
"Having a professor on the running team is a big plus," Van Soye said. "We're reaching out to kids and we want to come up with a compelling message. Every kid's different. We wanted to have someone professional."
The run begins in Huntington Beach, Calif., and takes a southern route across the country. By passing through Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, participants will avoid the harsh winters in states such as Colorado.
As the event continues through the Southeast, the route has another benefit. Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina have some of the nation's highest childhood obesity rates. The runners will hold speaking engagements at schools throughout the run.
While Race Across USA has two separate goals for Carlson, he sees a clear connection.
"The research project is very much going to be looking at ... how the human body adapts, how we utilize changes in behavior and beliefs and utilize technology to adapt to novel environmental stresses," Carlson said.
"But that's exactly what these kids are doing. These kids that we're trying to promote more physical activity to, they're adapting. The activity of engaging with running, with walking, with sports in general — you're becoming more active, and that leads to changes in the body."
Carlson, who did his undergraduate work at the University of Michigan and earned a Ph.D. in biological anthropology from Emory University in Atlanta, has been at Purdue since fall 2011.
Recent Purdue graduate Garrett Quathamer will provide logistical support for the Race Across USA running team. Participants are scheduled to run on 120 of 140 days between the start of the race and its conclusion in Washington, D.C., on June 2.
While Carlson will observe a small number of subjects, they represent all genders, ages and backgrounds. Christopher Knodel of Texas is an Army veteran who used running to beat addiction. Jup Brown of New Zealand has been running ultramarathons only for three years.
Newton Baker of Vermont is a cancer survivor who has completed 175 marathons and almost 50 ultras. On the day Race Across USA begins, he'll turn 73.
Baker, who studied nutrition, pacing and the psychological reaction to running as he progressed in the sport, sees the benefit of Carlson's research for himself and others.
"This is the best opportunity I've ever had to get some very significant, well-done medical research," Baker said. "I would be very excited that research I accept to do could help clear up some of these physiological and mental questions that are always investigated around running distance."
Race Across USA
For more information, or to donate in support of Bryce Carlson or the event, go to raceacrossusa.org
Run In The New Year event
Start your running year off right by attending the Wabash River Runners Club's RUN IN THE NEW YEAR event!
Run in the New Year
Each January 1st, the WRRC hosts a FUN RUN to bring in the new year. This is an event to bring the group together and acts as our annual 'membership drive'. The runners meet at the Four Points by Sheraton. The run starts at 10 AM and the distance varies, with each runner deciding how many loops to run on a course that is approximately two miles long.
Registration form for 2015 RITNY: Printable Form
Journal & Courier 2013 RITNY article
Lafayette Jeff cross country coach resigns
Thanks, Coach Howell, for all the years of service to Broncho Cross Country.
JC Online Story by Sam King, sking@jconline.com
Dave Howell went out with a bang.
After the Lafayette Jeff Bronchos placed 22nd in the IHSAA boys state finals earlier this month, the longtime coach has placed the program in the hands of his predecessors.
Howell resigned on Thursday. Assistant Grant Fischer was promoted to the boys head coach and recently hired boys track and field coach Lance Vanvekoven will assume duties with the girls cross country program.
"With these people on board, the timing is right to pass the torch," Howell said in a statement released by the Jeff athletic department. "These coaches will lead our program to good things in the future. I am going to stay involved with the program in different capacities to support them in any way I can."
Howell has been involved in the Bronchos' cross country program for 41 years.
"For 41 years, he's made a difference in our program and in the lives of our students at Jeff," athletic director Peyton Stovall said. "I'm excited that we are able to hire two eager and innovative coaches that are also students of the sport in cross country."
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OPSF 50/50
I had a great time at the OPSF 50K/50M on Saturday, November 8th. The weather held steady in the lower 40's all day with only a threat of rain. Thanks to Terry Fletcher, Bob Siscoe and especially all the volunteers without whom this event would not happen!
A Dark Start...
Beautiful Sunrise...
Hilly & Wet...
Trail Congestion...
Aid Station Support (Many Thanks)...
Wet & Hilly...
A great way to spend a Saturday...
Terrific Running Weekend!!!
Last weekend was just jammed packed with terrific running events. Congrats to all the participants.
Chilly Monumental Marathon draws 15,000 runners to Downtown Indy
Story by: Cara Anthony, cara.anthony@indystar.com
Whether it marked their first race or seventh, every runner at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon had something to celebrate.
I'm a finisher! I'm a go-getter. We did this together. I beat my personal record. I'm headed to the Olympic trials.
I can finally take a nap or get a warm cup of cocoa.
Gaining sight of the finish line on a cold and windy Saturday brought some runners to tears while others danced and celebrated weeks, months and even years of training.
"For me it's about challenging myself to be better," said Rodney Sarkovics of Fishers. "In a marathon, you are running against the clock."
Alana Hadley reaches Olympic qualifying time at Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
By: High School Sports
Alana Hadley, 17, of Charlotte, N.C., was the first woman to cross the finish line at the at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Hadley set the woman's course record with a time of 2 hours, 38 minutes and 33 seconds. It was the second-fastest marathon by a high school girl in the U.S.
Read more at WCNC
WL's state title a victory for small schools
Sam King, sking@jconline.com
Saturday's state cross country championship by the West Lafayette boys (and furthermore, a third-place for the girls) was quite impressive.
The Red Devils brought Tippecanoe County its 44th team state championship and just its 18th in a single-class system.
Saturday's title might be the most impressive given the factors. It was not quite the Milan Miracle (as portrayed in the movie "Hoosiers"), but it was at least somewhat comparable.
The Red Devils managed just strong enough of a performance to beat Carmel. Let me rephrase that. A school with an enrollment of 695 (according to the IHSAA directory) put together a seven-runner roster better than that of everyone, including two-time defending state champion Carmel, with an enrollment of 4,851, most in the state.
The Greyhounds missed out on a 14th state title in boys cross country just moments after their girls program won the school's 120th team state title, according to the IHSAA website.
High school cross country: Rohrer amazes again
Mishawaka star breaks her course record
By Tim Creason Tribune Correspondent
TERRE HAUTE – At some point, you have to wonder, what can Anna Rohrer possibly do for an encore?
The Mishawaka High School senior claimed her second individual state title and broke the course record – again – during Saturday's IHSAA cross country finals in Terre Haute.
Oh, she received the girls Mental Attitude Award as well.
And as far as the race … what race?
Rohrer assumed a lead at the gun, pacing the field through 800 meters while every other runner waited for her to make a move.
Then she was off, loping ahead and extending her lead with every step.
It was 50 meters by the mile point, 150 meters by two.
Surging up the homestretch, spectators crushed into the security fence at the Wabash Valley Sports Center to get a look at her.
She reached the finish line of the 5,000-meter race in 17:08.8, shattering her own course record of 17:13.2, set her sophomore year.
The full South Bend Tribune story can be found HERE.
Kenyans Sweep NYC Marathon
Wilson Kipsang, Mary Keitany win
NEW YORK -- Wilson Kipsang, a former world-record holder, needed to force himself to slow down.
The Kenyan star had entered his first New York City Marathon to challenge himself on a hilly course with no pacemaker. A windy morning made for quite the test Sunday, and Kipsang proved he can win a strategic race.
"I had to really exercise a lot of patience," he said.
Kipsang pulled away in the final mile for his third major marathon title in just over 13 months. Mary Keitany also took the lead late in the women's race for a Kenyan sweep.
Kipsang's record-setting victories in Berlin and London were on flat courses with the aid of a pacemaker, very different from Sunday, when winds were gusting at more than 30 mph at the start. The contenders adjusted by cautiously sticking to a slow pace.
Full story with videos HERE.
2014 NYC Marathon is the largest in history
By Brian Dalek | Runner's World
The 2014 New York City Marathon had 50,564 finishers, the New York Road Runners announced Monday, making it the largest marathon ever.
Last year's New York City Marathon set the previous record for the largest field in history with a total of 50,266 finishers. That 2013 total eclipsed the previous record -- from New York in 2011 -- by more than 3,000 after the 2012 race was cancelled in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Only 305 of the 50,869 runners who started on Staten Island did not make it to the finish line in Central Park. Compared to other marathons, New York City has a high finish rate.
New York also hit another milestone during Sunday's race when its one-millionth finisher crossed crossed the line. Katherine Slingluff of Brooklyn completed her race in 4:43:36.
Here is a look at the largest fields ever at each of the five most popular marathons in the world.
New York City: 50,564 (11/2/2014)
Chicago: 40,802 (10/12/2014)
Paris: 38,690 (4/07/2013)
London: 36,672 (4/22/2012)
Boston: 35,868 (4/15/1996)
Story HERE.
2014 West Lafayette Classic / Hoosier XC Grand Prix
A chilly but fun day was had by the runners on the Purdue University XC course on Sunday. Getting in a little racing experience for a potential future as XC runners. Thanks to USATF Indiana and Fleet Feet for putting on the event. Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and Tecumseh Junior High Schools were represented.
Cold-weather running tips.
Cold-weather running tips for #tcsnycmarathon day tomorrow
http://www.nyrr.org/train-with-us/injury-prevention/staying-healthy/cold-weather-running-tips
These are great tips presented by the New York Road Runners club specific for the NYC Marathon. But, they are applicable for all of our cold weather running & racing.

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Q: I have a problem to loadFromMemory from Map array I have a little problem to solve (sfml librairy).
void loadTexture::chargeTexture(string name){
    map<string, const unsigned char* > myMap = {
        { "balle", balle},
        { "truc", truc }
    };
    if(texture.loadFromMemory(myMap["balle"], sizeof(myMap["balle"]))){
        std::cout<< "image ok"<<std::endl;
    }
}

This first code don't loadFromMemory but without compilation error (Failed to load image from memory. Reason: Corrupt PNG)
but this is ok.
void loadTexture::chargeTexture(string name){
    map<string, const unsigned char* > myMap = {
        { "balle", balle},
        { "truc", truc }
    };
    if(texture.loadFromMemory(balle, sizeof(balle))){
        std::cout<< "image ok"<<std::endl;
    }
}

I don't know why the loading works from the const, but none from the map. (for this demo I don't use the param (string name) of the function just to be clear for you.
texture is declared before as a Texture of course.

A: You do not show us the type declaration of balle. I guess it is an array. Therefore sizeof(balle) is the size of the whole array.
The std::map stores only the pointer to the first byte of balle:
sizeof(myMap["balle"]) == sizeof(const unsigned char*), which is the size of the pointer which is 8 bytes on 64 bit architecture.
Solution:: You have to store the first byte and the size of the image into your map. You may use std::span, or std::string_view for this.
Or just use a pair with pointer and size:
void loadTexture::chargeTexture(string name){
    map<string, pair<const unsigned char*, size_t> > myMap = {
        { "balle", {balle, sizeof(balle)} },
        { "truc", {truc, sizeof(truc)} }
    };

    const pair<const unsigned char*, size_t> &img = myMap["balle"];
    if(texture.loadFromMemory(img.first, img.second)){
        std::cout<< "image ok"<<std::endl;
    }
}

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Ah - the weekend. For some, a break from the nine to five bore and snore. Families are pumpkin picking, men are losing bets over football, and classes take a backseat as college students booze. Wait, I'm in college, so where's my vodka bramble? Oh ya, that's right.. I'm in grad school - different kind of college. My weekend gets sucked into a big vacuum made by Hoover, model name "all work and no sleep", and the remains? Well there are none. The lack of weekend begins Friday evening after leaving my assistantship to go straight to an artist's lecture. I return to my pad around 9:30, work on half drop repeats until the early morn, and then go back to my assistantship for the Saturday gallery hours of 11-4.
I admit, I make it sound grueling, but every second is worth it when I realize how surreal it is. The home of my assistantship is a 7,000 square foot sprawling ranch called The Design Center. Think Case Study Houses, or the Singleton Residence, now you've got the idea. This gem of a house was inhabited by Goldie Paley, the founder of CBS' mother (a.k.a mom-in-law to style icon Babe Paley), before being donated to my university. TDC contains a huuuuge textile archive, as well as textile-manufacturing relics, apparel, and three lovely ladies behind the scenes. As if this isn't enough to overwhelm the midwest doe-eyed girl in me, the Design Center also has gallery space where the lace-inspired work of three international artists resides: Demakersvan, Tord Boontje, and Cal Lane.
Tord's Design Studio was well-known for their beautiful light fixtures for artecnica prior to this exhibition.
Tord didn't stop at the raffia curtain and light fixtures.
How would you feel about this being front and center in your living room?
Yes. This is a couch. Yes, I've sat in it. Yes, It's super comfy.
Which brings me back to one of Erin's finds, a hooded wicker chair from her Round Top Round Up.
The same design was used for her massive oil drum sculpture atop the pool.
Like I said, amazing, right?? Well, that's my rant. Back to my unweekend plans of relaxing print work. Ciao.
The Lace in Translation Exhibition runs September 24th through April 3rd. Visit www.laceintranslation.com for details.


Snapshots of Adventures in India » Lavi was here.
It's been exactly one year since I quit my job in Corporate America and headed to India for the first time in 8 years. I spent 9 weeks visiting family, friends, and traveling solo to parts of India that I had never been to.
The hills of Darjeeling captivated me at first sight. Although I had visited India many times, I'd never been to a cold part of the country. Witnessing this other side of India firsthand was especially exciting for me. Aside from visiting family members, the first stop for me on my next India trip is most definitely visiting the other cold and mountainous regions.
I was thrown for a loop in Varanasi. For the first time, I didn't feel 100% comfortable in my skin while walking in the streets. Being of Indian origin, no one was more surprised about this than me. Still, Varanasi taught me not to let a rough experience taint my view of a destination as a whole.
My home base in India is always Mumbai, the city where my mom grew up and my grandparents still live. Visiting places I've seen many times as a child brought new perspectives and views. I spent my time visiting with family and friends, helping my grandmother in her day-to-day routine such as shopping at the fish market, and drinking sugarcane juice.
The sweetest, most refreshing sugarcane juice you'll ever find. 5 rupees is about 8 cents!
Heading to Vizag along the Bay of Bengal for the first time to visit my cousins was an awesome dose of family time. The only thing I did not love was the blistering heat in this part of the country!
My first taste of solo backpacking in India was my visit to Goa. It felt so different to be among other backpackers in my parents' native country, a place I'd always visited with my family. Being able to experience India from so many angles was really incredible.
I didn't expect to find peace of mind while visiting family friends in Bangalore, but I ended up exploring my inner self at a meditation center, sipping on coconuts, and spending some time surrounded my monkeys in the hills.
Backpacking in Kerala, where Ft. Kochi and Varkala are located, also fell under the category of "new views of familiar places" for me. After all, it is the south Indian blood from my dad's side that gives me this year-round tan! South India is tropical, quiet, and has a completely different vibe from the north. I relished in relaxation on the empty beaches in Varkala and encountered some of the nicest locals while bicycling around Ft. Kochi. I'm lucky that I will always return to beautiful places like Kerala.
India was and always will be a different experience for me than my travels to other countries. It's not only about exploring the unknown. It's about getting to know my family tree. It's about meeting family and loved ones, even if only just for tea and sweets so we can see each other's faces after years apart. It's about understanding the life that would have been mine if my parents didn't move to the US. It took me 26 years to fully appreciate where I come from and now that I have a grasp on my roots, I never want to let them go.
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Web designers are starting to discover that 8-bit PNG files can be used to achieve semi-transparency (alpha transparency) that will gracefully degrade in IE6 and be much more compact than the same image saved as a PNG-24. Most of the posts around the web focus on using Adobe Fireworks to achieve semi-transparency, but what about the rest of us that don't use Fireworks?
Today, I'll demonstrate an alternative technique to show you how to achieve alpha transparency in PNG-8 images without Adobe Fireworks.
Why Use a PNG Instead of a GIF?
GIF files only support binary transparency meaning that either a pixel is either fully opaque or fully transparent. On the other hand, PNG (pronounced "ping") files support semi-transparent pixels and also offer a reduction in size over GIF files when using the 8-bit variety. This basically equates to smaller images, less time downloading, and faster sites.
Before we continue, you'll need to download your free copy of pngquant and install using the instructions below.
Drag the .exe file over to your C:\Windows\System32 folder.
Follow the instructions to compile and install from the source.
Open up your image editing program. For the purpose of demonstration, I'm using Photoshop, but you could also achieve the same result by using GIMP.
Create a new document (Ctrl + N).
I am only using the text tool for this demonstration, but you could (and should) do this with your approved design file when you slice up your PSD.
The file I created has 3 text layers. I set the opacity to 60% for the layer containing the text "semitransparent" and gave all the layers an ugly outer glow.
Save the file for web (Alt + Shift + Ctrl + S) and select PNG-24 from the drop-down.
A PNG-24 file, sometimes called PNG-32, actually consists of 8-bit color for each of the red, green, and blue channels plus another 8-bits for the alpha channel which contains the transparency information.
If you were to implement the image as is, you would see light gray for the transparent pixels when viewed in IE6.
I'm using IETester to test how the image would render in IE6 on the left. The right side is a screenshot of Firefox and shows how modern browsers would display the image.
First, place any PNG-24 files that you would like to covert in a folder and drag it to a convenient location. I placed my folder, called "ui," in the C drive root.
It is best to put the file in a location that doesn't contain spaces and is close to the root folder to save some typing in subsequent steps.
Now we need to convert the image to 8-bit by using pngquant which we downloaded earlier. Open up the command prompt on a PC (Start > Run > cmd) or Terminal on a Mac (Applications > Utilities).
At the prompt type in pngquant (number of colors) pathtofile\filename.png. In my case, I am optimizing a file called semitransparent.png inside of the ui folder and am optimizing to 8-bit which equates to 256-colors, so I'd type pngquant 256 c:\ui\semitransparent.png and press enter.
Pngquant creates a copy of the file and will append -fs8 to the end of the file name. This file is ready to use.
Here is the updated screenshot.
IE6 will degrade the image gracefully and only render the fully opaque pixels. It does not have the outer glow or the word "semitransparent" because that layer was set to 60% opacity in Photoshop. Firefox and other modern browsers will render the alpha transparency as they should.
Pngquant is capable of optimizing a whole folder full of images at a time. All you have to do is use the wildcard selector ("*") instead of specifying a file name. If I wanted to do the entire contents of the "ui" folder in the example above, I would use pngquant 256 c:\ui\*.png in the command line.
Pngquant has other options for optimizing files. To see an available list of options, simply type in "pngquant" in the command line.
Don't Like the Command Line?
Windows users can download Manfred, a free pngquant GUI for even easier optimizations.
Once you have converted your PNG-24 images to PNG-8, you can run the images through Smush.it for even greater speed and performance benefits.
At the time of this writing, npngquant, a new version of pngquant which promises better performance and more intelligent optimizations is available over at SourceForge. In testing for this article, I found it to be buggy and hence did not include instructions for it. I am hopeful the kinks get worked out quickly since it looks to have some noteworthy improvements over the original pngquant detailed in this article.
There are many creative possibilities when using transparency on the web which we are just now starting to explore. The methods shown can put this technique in your design toolbox, even if you don't use Fireworks and will hopefully assist you with coming up with inspiring designs.


What is a flat game?
"Create works where you only control/play with movement of pieces around the screen (the player or anything else) and no further interaction, or even collisions. As little scripting as possible except movement and animation. Flat games are focused on presenting a game as the most raw and immediate combination of movement, art and sound. Place text onto the world to give characters dialogue, monologue and story."
It's a tool with an active and growing community, with hundreds of games being made ranging from short personal stories to exploration of intricate fantasy worlds, and everything in between.
I'd had an idea for a flatpack game floating around my head for a week or two. Something about cycles in nature, and using photos of natural objects and processes to represent this. I also wanted to think about parallels that these have with thought processes and paths that we take. I like the poetry of representing something like a problem feeling easier to deal with over time as rocks breaking down gradually into sand, or, maybe the opposite – rock becoming more and more cemented together, as some issue builds up until you can't move.
I think I centered around ideas like this at first. Feelings of being stuck, uncertain, and change over time. I knew that I wanted a web of images - it needed to loop around smoothly so you could move through on any path and direction, with a central point that connected everything.
The journey from Bristol (where I live) to Felixstowe, Suffolk (where my parents live) is around 5-6 hours by train/coach, which is a lot of time to sit and think. I began to sketch out the game as a map, which went through several iterations while I tried to figure out what I wanted to say. I drew rough locations and arrows first, to make sure the flow made sense, and wrote in the first few phrases. The three main locations I chose (forest, rocks/ground, beach) made it easy to think about the initial key points of the map (creativity/community, stability vs instability, transition/change), though some of the areas in between were a little harder to work out.
I started reading along potential paths through the web and found that a lot of them didn't sound quite right, so I wrote them out as verses next. This made it pretty clear where the problems were, although the looping of the text still made it a bit confusing to work with! I think it came out OK though. There are parts I'm really happy with, and others that I'm still not sure convey what I really wanted, but that's fine.
First day at Felixstowe and I got up at 7am with the aim of going swimming every morning (I managed 3 out of 5 days, so that's not too bad!). After leaving the pool I went to the beach with my phone and my notebook, excited to create some of the first images. The very first one I made was the central image with the title of the game, as it seemed like a pretty sensible starting point. I tried to ward off fears of passers-by wondering what the hell I was doing, but after the first couple of images came out really well I got into it enough that I forgot about that.
One of my favourite moments of that morning was standing and waiting for a wave to come close enough to the words 'an uncertain route' that it would look like it was about to wash it away, without ACTUALLY washing it away (which happened several times). There was definitely something nice about the content of the images being dependent on the processes I was trying to metaphorise.
I left feeling pretty mentally and physically tired, feeling like I had a lot more to do, but happy. After spending the morning with my parents I went off to the next location in the afternoon. It's a beach/shrubby area accessible by (a car if you drive for about 40 minutes, or) a tiny ferry that takes 5 minutes to cross the river Deben. This is where I took most of the foresty images in the top-left area of the game. On my way there I felt a little uninspired, still tired from the morning, but as soon as I started I got excited again, and it turned into probably my favourite location of the game.
The words I wrote were more challenging than the beach as I had to actually find objects to make them, rather than just drawing them in the sand. If I hadn't started looking around for a variety of materials though, I might not have noticed the seeds on this tree that look like eyes, and made this dude!
I once again had the anxiety of people walking past, and was preparing myself for what I'd say if they asked what I was doing. 'An art project' was the best I got, but luckily no-one asked. Maybe I wouldn't have asked the girl arranging leaves on the ground what she was doing either (except I totally would).
I'd just about exhausted words I could make with leaves, and had the phrase 'among this energy' to go. There was an amazing tree next to me with a central plateau of branches crying out to me to put grass-words on them, so I did that. And I learned how difficult it is to make grass-words on an uneven bark surface and an occasional light breeze, so that one took around 30 minutes to get right (I also ran out of space at the end of 'energy' and had to find a stand-in piece of bark to balance underneath).
Generally, I removed all the words once I'd taken photos of them, but I left the 'A space for creation' phrase where it was when I left. I thought out of all of them it might be a nice one for someone else to find.
On Tuesday morning, I joined my parents for breakfast in a small cafe next to Felixstowe port. It's a pretty amazing place, with huge blue cranes (50Ft? 100Ft? After a point it seems to stop mattering how tall they are) and container ships with thousands of crates on board. We went for a walk along a heath and onto the sea wall leading to the beach, it's quite a desolate area in a beautiful way. We stopped by the edge of one of the walls, and I could hear the waves crashing onto it so clearly. It occurred to me at that point that flatpack allows a background audio track and that I should make use of that, so I used a voice recorder on my phone to record the sound of the waves.
My parents left for their own walk and I stayed at the beach to take more photos. I made a lot of the pebbly/seaweed photos towards the bottom of the game here. My favourite part of this location was the 'How do I move forward' image. I knew I wanted it to be up against one of the sea walls, as a dead end, but I'd done enough pebble pictures along the beach by that point. I walked back towards the sea wall and picked up all the seaweed I could see along the way to create the words. The next difficulty came in actually taking the photo – I definitely wasn't tall enough to fit it all into the frame. I climbed up onto the wall – which had the best interior (I think it used to be some kind of pier/walkway?) in order to angle the phone down onto the words.
In the afternoon I wanted to stay closer to home, so I went into my parents' vegetable patch (being super careful not to tread in the wrong place...) to see what I could do. This is where I made lots of the central/bottom-left images. It was pretty rainy that afternoon, and for most of them I had to hunch over my phone so stop it getting too wet, and eventually it got to a point where I was so soaked that I had to leave and go back the next day. I managed to take get some rain recordings on the way too though.
By this point, I had a mixture of feelings. I was feeling pretty drained and out of ideas on the one hand (I'd taken maybe 100 photos by this point), but also really excited and motivated that the end was in sight.
I had one image left to take at the beach, which was the sand castle (if you can call it that – the bucket was Tupperware and the spade was a kitchen spoon). My initial thought was "I'll build it near the sea, and then the moat will get filled with water naturally". Childhood taught me nothing. My first attempt was quickly washed away and I moved back a few metres to a safer spot. With my 'sand-castle' imaged I went back and headed into the vegetable patch again to take the last few photos for the game. I recorded some more audio, mainly birds that I could hear nearby, and some rustling leaves. The web image was my favourite of the day, mainly because of how difficult it was to get right (and I'm still not sure how readable it is). I was pretty happy that I managed to get anything at all from it though! I finished rotating, sizing and moving all the images in the flatpack editor that evening.
I just had the audio to go now, so copied over all my recordings on to my laptop to try and make some kind of background track in Audacity (which I've used maybe once before). It was a lot easier than I thought - I think the only functions I made use of were to move tracks left and right, and to fade them in/out. It's not the best track in the world, but I think it fits the game!
I had an 'actual' holiday!
I'm on the coach traveling back now, and writing this blog post. In a way that feels quite circular in itself. Maybe on the next journey I'll start the cycle again and make something new.


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Le  Championnat d'Afrique de volley-ball masculin des moins de 19 ans se déroule du 22 au  à Sétif, Algérie. Il met aux prises quatre équipes africaines de moins de 19 ans.

Organisation
Les trois équipes présentes se rencontrent toutes dans une poule unique au format round-robin. Chaque équipe joue une fois contre les deux autres. Le classement final est déterminé en fonction des résultats obtenus.

Équipes présentes

Compétition

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Classement final

Distinctions individuelles
MVP :  Larbi Hedroug
Meilleur attaquant :  Hany Mohamed
Meilleur central :  Mahdi Ktata
Meilleur serveur :  Nadavisasve
Meilleur défenseur :  Mohamed Ramdan
Meilleur passeur :  Yacine Oufriche

Voir aussi

Articles connexes

Liens externes
  Résultats sur le site de la CAVB

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Whether super into fashion or rather tame with making a statement on how you appear, you have options.
That said what kind of fashion statement have you been making as of late?
From how you wear your hair to the clothes you select, are you changing things up or keeping them rather simple?
For some women, they do not want the same look over and over again. Changing things up makes life exciting and keeps others on their toes.
As an example, a new hairstyle on a regular basis can be the beginning of the fun.
If you want different rather often, you can cut your hair different lengths color it, put some curl in it and more. When opting for the latter, be sure to sport the right curling iron for hair.
With the right curling iron, you can go from a simple and even mundane straight look to lots of curls. When you do, you may well turn heads of both those you know and even strangers.
Along with the best curling iron possible, look to have a sound blow dryer to manage your hair. Starting the day or even the night off with freshly-blown hair can make all the difference in the world.
Last, being adventurous with your hair does not have to be the most difficult task in the world.
You can not only rely on the advice of other women you know, but also get tips from fashion magazines and much more.
So, is your hair about to come alive in ways it never has before?
As important as your hair is, how about the makeup you wear?
There should of course be more than enough choices available to you when it comes to makeup.
Once again, turning to other women in your life and those you do not know is a great starting point. From lipstick to eyeliner and more, you can try other looks to see what best suits your facial features. You can also craft what kind of makeup you wear with what you are up to.
As an example, some women love to get all sported up for going to work while others go a little more casual. If it is a night on the town, you may go all out with your makeup selections.
At the end of the day, go with what makes you happy and comfortable. Remember, you out to please you and no one else.
Are You into Change or Not?
For some ladies, fashion is all about making a statement no matter what it is. For others, they do not want to stand out among the crowd.
Going back to the hair, you know that you have different hair options when it comes to color, length, style and more. Will you be bold and change things on a consistent basis or go with the same look in general for years?
Some reasons you may change hair or wardrobe would be a new job, moving, a baby and more.
While there is nothing wrong with the same look, what have you got to lose by making a fashion statement?
So, get in front of that mirror and see if it is time to make a statement and come out looking altogether different.


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TWC Award Shortlisters: Best Cycling Retailer
Make sure you cast your votes so that the best companies, brands and individuals collect the awards on the night
by Jessica Strange
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After much anticipation – they're finally here! The Total Women's Cycling Awards for 2016 will take place at the Cycle Show in Birmingham's NEC Centre on Friday September 23.
The winners will be 100 per cent reader voted – and you need to submit your votes by Monday 12 September for the chance to see your nomination pick up a gong on the night.
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITES HERE, and you'll be entered into a draw to win one of four £50 vouchers and some goodies from Wiggle
READ ABOUT ALL THE CATEGORIES HERE
Voting consists of a shortlist, made up of some of the brands the TWC team and our contributors think are doing a great job for women. However, there is also an 'other' box where you can fill in your own recommendations. Every vote will be counted – so you don't need to stick to the shortlist!
In terms of retailers, we've highlighted the big players, and we're keen to find out which one our readers feel is doing the best job. However, if you frequently visit a local bike shop that you think is doing an excellent job, please vote for them in the other box, and get all your friends to do the same. May the best retailer win!
Chain Reaction Cycles recently created a brand new 'Women's Cycling hub', and to help raise awareness they also worked with TWC to put together some buying guides. Whether it's saddle discomfort you need to investigate, or perhaps buying a new bike altogether, CRC are determined to help women make informed decisions on their purchases.
With an extensive range of clothing, bikes and accessories to suit all female riders, CRC's impressive range continues to grow with new brands being added frequently.
Online retailer, Wiggle have been trading in the world of cycling, running and swimming since the early 2000's.
With the online empire growing, and having studied the market in great detail, Wiggle decided it was time to launch their own brand of active clothing called dhb. In doing so, they did put a real focus on catering for female cyclists, and it's certainly paid off.
Wiggle is one of the few unisex online retailers that stock a near 50:50 split of men's and women's apparel.
In 1921 Evans Cycles opened the doors to its first shop in South East London. Ever since, they've grown into one of the most recognised high street cycle shops.
Catering for men, women and children, Evans Cycles provide an extensive range in store and online. Everything from kit, bikes, components and accessories, Evans Cycles has everything for the beginner, up to the hardcore cyclist and racers.
Evans Cycles have been working hard to promote women's cycling by hosting women's only evenings, and super useful Fix-it maintenance classes.
Velo Vixen
Bypass the gender search filters and head to a website dedicated to women's cycling. Velo Vixen has been up and running since 2012 and although still considered relatively new to the scene, they've worked hard to provide a wide range of women's cycling kit and accessories.
Evey discipline from the rolling roads of tarmac, to the rocky rooty descents of the trails, Velo Vixen has you covered.
They've also got an active blog, that's full of great articles by women, for women – on every aspect of cycling from feeling good on the bike to the 'should I wear knickers with chamois shorts' advice.
With a South Wales based chain of stores, and a thriving online shop, Tredz has been a rapidly growing one-stop-shop for all cycling needs.
For a unisex online store, they are one of the few to have a dedicated women's tab which allows you to search through the women's selection with ease. And it doesn't stop there, along with their female specific pages are a range of articles, buying guides and information especially for women.
Another contender for the coveted TWC Award is UK bike shop, Cycle Surgery who have grown an extensive online presence catering for all cyclists.
They began as a bicycle repair and workshop in the heart of London during the 90's, and with the onset boom of mountain biking, they quickly became very popular for being one of the only bicycle repair shops in the city.
From that one repair shop, Cycle Surgery has grown to have 34 stores nationwide, and a thriving online shop dealing with the very best brands for road, mountain and commuter bikes. Their online stores clearly break down the clothing categories into gender groups, making it easy to find the kit you need and want.
If you can't see your favourite retailer listed above, then add them into the text box to nominate them. We know there are some amazing local bike shops out there, and we couldn't list every one – so if you think yours is the best, it's time to make sure every customer who agrees with you casts a vote!
TWC AWARDS
TWC Awards 2016: Winners Unveiled
If the suspense has been killing you - then it's over now!
Total Women's Cycling Awards 2016 - Cast Your Votes
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Make sure you cast your vote so that the best event wins - and remember you can select your own via the 'other' box!
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Jefferey Hoffman is an American former NASA astronaut and currently a professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT.
Hoffman made five flights as a space shuttle astronaut, including the first mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope in 1993, when the orbiting telescope's flawed optical system was corrected. Trained as an astrophysicist, he also flew on 1990 Spacelab shuttle mission that featured the ASTRO-1 ultraviolet astronomical observatory in the shuttle's payload bay.
Over the course of his five missions he logged more than 1,211 hours and 21.5 million miles in space.


This is essentially a continuation of my story linked from the main page. I had always sensed internally that God brought me to Sandusky for some greater purpose. It was my job that brought me here initially, and then I became very active in my local Catholic parish... But I always felt like there was something more waiting for me here IN Sandusky. Something else to do... Some other mission to accomplish... It wasn't until March of 2004 and the few weeks and months that followed that I finally realized what that purpose was.
In addition to that internal intuition, I had been searching for quite some time for a special person to share my life with. Somebody who would accept me for who I am and not for who I could be if I would only change this or rework that. I met that person in the winter of 2002, but it wasn't until March of 2004 that I connected with her on a higher level.
I found Linda through my ministry involvement in my parish. I first met Linda when she and I served on a parish retreat team together in 2002. We later shared some of our personal thoughts and faith experiences together at the "Aquafina... Purity Guaranteed" table in March of 2003. At that point I found Linda to be both interesting and attractive, but I didn't take any steps to explore a deeper connection at that time.
We then worked together on another parish retreat team from September of 2003 through March of 2004. I gave a brief witness on the role of the parish in my life at that March 2004 retreat and began my comments with the very thoughts at the top of this web page: I told everyone that I had the definite sense that God brought me here for more than what I was then experiencing and contributing, but that I did not yet know what that deeper purpose/plan might be. Just a few days after I gave that personal witness, I experienced the beginnings of my true God-given purpose for coming to Sandusky, Ohio. That was when Linda and I began to explore the possibility of a relationship together.
We had our first date on March 14th when we went out to eat and then to a movie: 50 First Dates. Since that day I haven't looked back and have only looked forward. I always look forward to the next opportunity I will have to see Linda's smiling face.
On the evening of our first date, I went back to Linda's house and met her daughter, Kelsey. Rather than the standard first date interrogation by a girl's father, instead I got the 3rd degree from Linda's daughter, which was a bit surreal. But I apparently passed the test because Kelsey welcomed me back the next time. Linda made a chicken Caesar salad for dinner that night. Since then she has made countless other meals for me, all of which have been uniquely special. I don't necessarily believe that the way to a man's heart is exclusively through his stomach, but it certainly cannot hurt (unless you are a horrible cook). Linda may be shy and modest about her own culinary abilities if you were to ask her directly, but I know quite a few people, other than myself, who will tell you otherwise. Linda made some fantastic meals and amazing desserts for me throughout the time we've shared together. Those of you who haven't experienced her retreat meeting treats or family gathering snacks will have to just take my word for it.
One thing I can guarantee to each and every person reading this portion of my story is that God DOES answer our prayers. I have always believed that, but like many others, I've had times when I felt like the exception to that rule. But I never was an exception. I just forgot that our prayers are answered in God's time. The answer never comes right away, it rarely comes in the way that we anticipate it, and it almost always comes when we least expect it. The key is to be patient and keep an open mind and open eyes so that you recognize the answer to your prayers when it comes along.
I haven't always made the best decisions in my life, and I have gotten myself into various predicaments and stressful situations (we can all identify with that). I often turn to prayer more during the darker times when I am afraid or insecure or depressed. On the flip side, I sometimes forget to pray as frequently in thanksgiving for the blessings and joys that God gives to me. (He gives them to all of us daily). When I experienced some of the darker moments in my adult life, I again turned to God in prayer. Through my feelings of hopelessness, God answered my prayers. He sent an angel to me who picked me up out of the dirt and dusted me off. That angel reminded me of the extent of God's love for me and reflected some of that love herself. If I said a prayer of thanksgiving for that angel every hour of every day of the rest of my life, it still would not be enough. Linda, thank you for being an angel of God. Thank you, Linda, for being my angel.
They say that church is a great place to meet people for dating and relationships.* Our situation is proof positive that this is true -- even if it took close to 18 months for me to realize it. Spirituality is a wonderful gift from God to all of us. An even greater gift from God is when He gives you someone special to share that spirituality with. I have hit the jackpot. * They also say that the grocery store or the library are great places to meet people for dating relationships, but I've been doing my own grocery shopping for years and I once moved into an apartment right next to the public library (even got myself a library card), but I never found anyone suitable in either location.
Like I mentioned at the end of my story, I still don't know where else my path will ultimately lead me, but I don't have to picture it without angels. On Sunday, September 26, 2004 Linda agreed to be my wife for life. We were married on October 1, 2005. We had a new babygirl in September 2006! God has entrusted me with three of His most precious daughters. Just three more reasons that I am eternally grateful for his Love for me.
This is only ONE incident which has convinced me that There are No Coincidences with God. Have you ever found yourself in an encounter with another person or situation that seems like an amazing coincidence or stroke of luck? It is my firm belief that when God is involved, there are no coincidences. Things do not just happen by chance. We all certainly have free will to make our own choices and so forth, but those chance meetings and encounters are not coincidences. God leads us to situations where we can help other people and He leads us to other people who can help us. My most often quoted phrase has become "There are No Coincidences with God."
If any of you reading this story have any of your own experiences with the reality that There are No Coincidences with God, please e-mail a short (or long) explanation of your experience. Or better yet, visit my blog No Coincidences and share your story there. I am really interested to hear others' experiences with God in this way.


A Geelong business which failed to properly guard machines resulting in three workers suffering serious injuries within months has today been convicted and fined $160,000.
Timbertruss Pty Ltd pleaded guilty in the Geelong Magistrates' Court to three charges of failing to provide a safe workplace and failing to provide training and supervision to employees.
The court heard how three Timbertruss workers– two from the company's Belmont plant and one from its South Geelong plant – suffered serious crush injuries in separate incidents over a four-month period.
A worker lost two fingers on 15 June 2009 as he removed timber off cuts from an inadequately guarded saw.
WorkSafe's investigation found the company applied administrative controls, but failed to implement adequate physical barriers to prevent injury. The company has since implemented appropriate guarding and other measures on each of the machines.
WorkSafe's Operations General Manager, Lisa Sturzenegger hoped the prosecution would send a strong message to companies operating machinery without appropriate guarding.
"Plant and machinery safety should not be left to the discretion of the workers. Employers must ensure the highest level of protection," she said.
WorkSafe figures show that 5096 injuries in the greater Geelong area were reported to WorkSafe over the past five financial years. Treatment and rehabilitation costs for these workers - paid for through their employer's workplace injury insurance – exceeded $92 million.
The prosecution comes just days after WorkSafe launched an awareness campaign reminding businesses of the need to address health and safety matters before an inspector visits.


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AUCTION 2000 (NOVEMBER)
Upto 25,000 Rs 25,001 - 50,000 Rs 50,001 - 1,00,000 Rs 1,00,001 - 2,50,000 Above Rs 2,50,000
upto $500 $501 - 1,000 $1,001 - 2,000 $2,001 - 5,000 Above $5,000
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AUCTION 2000 (NOVEMBER) (24 NOVEMBER-1 DECEMBER 2000)
Rasik Raval (1928 - 1980)
Signed in English (upper left)
11.75 x 10.25 in (30 x 26 cm)
Rs 25,000 - 35,000
$600 - 800
Rs 20,475 | $450
Paritosh Sen (1918 - 2008)
Signed in English (lower right)
Charcoal on handmade paper
21.75 x 30 in (55.5 x 76 cm)
$700 - 1,000
Prabhakar Barwe (1936 - 1995)
19 x 9.5 in (48 x 24 cm)
22 x 11.5 in (56 x 29 cm)
Akkitham Narayanan (b.1939)
K Laxma Goud (b.1940)
Gouache on card
7 x 5.5 in (18 x 14 cm)
Signed in English (lower left)
6.5 x 7.75 in (16.5 x 20 cm)
Signed in Telugu (lower left)
13.5 x 10.75 in (34 x 27 cm)
13 x 7.75 in (33 x 20 cm)
Arpana Caur (b.1954)
The Body is just a Garment
12.75 x 10.25 in (32.5 x 26 cm)
Samir Mondal (b.1952)
10 x 7.75 in (25.5 x 20 cm)
Paresh Maity (b.1965)
15 x 13.75 in (38 x 35 cm)
20 x 28 in (51 x 71 cm)


To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department has taken to address the issue of taxi drivers and local service owners denying access to guide and hearing dog owners; and whether his Department will bring forward legislative proposals to make disability equality training mandatory to ensure the Equality Act 2010 is followed by taxi drivers and local service owners.
On the 12th February the Government responded to the report of the chair of the Task and Finish Group on Taxi and PHV licensing, confirming its support for mandating disability awareness training for taxi and PHV drivers as part of National Minimum Standards, and committing to bringing forward legislation when Parliamentary time allows.
For the majority of the protections provided by the Equality Act 2010 it is for the individual who believes they have been discriminated against to personally seek advice or redress by bringing the case to court. Individuals may wish to begin this process by contacting the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) which provides free bespoke advice and in-depth support to individuals with discrimination concerns.


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Local auto racing legend Frank Brantley dies at 88
Nathan Dominitz @NathanDominitz
Jun 10, 2019 at 10:35 PM Jun 18, 2019 at 1:58 AM
Frank Brantley raced cars for so many years, he was a legend belonging to multiple eras of Savannah racing.
Brantley, inducted into several halls of fame for his achievements over six decades of racing, died shortly before midnight Saturday night at his home in Statesboro, his daughter Janie Tomlinson said Monday. Brantley was 88 and died of heart failure, she said.
"Racing was his life; he loved racing," Tomlinson said of her father, who was born in Bulloch County and lived for many years in Savannah.
Racing loved him back. Brantley was inducted in May 2003 into the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame. He also is a member of racing halls in Jacksonville, Fla. (1995); Dawsonville (1996) and at Oglethorpe Speedway Park (1996), the dirt track where he started in 1954 and raced until 2004.
Along the way, at age 73 in 2003, he became the oldest driver to compete in a weekly division in the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series.
"He has won three season titles at Oglethorpe and two championships in Jacksonville, Florida and Lake City, Florida," according to his biography on the GSAHOF website. "While driving for Jacksonville Racing Legend Speedy Sears in the mid-1960s, Brantley posted more than 20 wins in one season."
He won more than 300 races, so many that when asked about them, he said he couldn't recall details — but humility might have led to the memory loss.
"That's what they tell me," Brantley said about a win total toward 400 in a March 28, 2003 article in the Savannah Morning News. "... I was too busy trying to win those races. So I didn't have time to remember them."
He built and raced all kinds of cars and was known for competing in the Late Models division.
"I was racing three to four nights a week every week," Brantley said in that March 2003 article. "So there have been a million (races). I had some good times and I had some bad times. And I've been knocked down several times. But I've always managed to get up. You know how hard-headed racers are."
Hard of head, perhaps, but warm of heart, Brantley gave back to local racing as a driver, promoter, car builder (he owned and operated an auto body shop on Marshall Avenue in Savannah) and teacher and mentor to younger drivers.
"He was a tough competitor, but he would do anything to help anybody," said Richard Cheely of Meldrim, who knew Brantley for many years and worked as a crew chief and co-owner of a racing team.
Tomlinson said her father loved working on cars.
"He was an exceptional mechanic and race-car driver. That meant the world to him," she said. "He mentored several men and taught them how to drive. He's got probably three or four guys he considers his adopted sons that he's helped out in the racing field. ... He's very dedicated to the racing field."
Well-known in local, state and region racing circles, Brantley was the cause of a unique headline for a victory in a national race in Delaware. "School Bus Driver Has 10-Lap Edge in Victory" read one such newspaper headline after Brantley's victory in the NASCAR Diamond State 250 in May 1971 at Dover Downs International Speedway.
Brantley had driven a school bus in Savannah for a few years, said Tomlinson, calling the victory probably the biggest of his career. He was behind the wheel of his friend Krueger Johnson's No. 30 1969 Camaro in the Grand American Challenge Series.
According to an article from May 9, 1971, winning the 250-mile race earned him $3,750.
The Baker McCullough Funeral Home in Garden City said visitation is from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday at the Garden City Chapel. The funeral service is at 3 p.m., with interment to follow at Greenwich Cemetery.
Brantley was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie R. and Bessie Mae Brantley; brothers, Eddie R. II and Marshall K. Brantley; and first wife of 20 years, Opal Brantley Stierwalt.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Higginbotham Brantley; daughters, Janie Tomlinson (Mitchell), Lynette Chappelle (Bart), and Diane Hamby (Brian); son, Frank Brantley II (Banita); nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; extended family, David and Debbie Chambers, Terry Pye and Russel Batten.


My favorite pattern in the book by far is the Rabbit Proof Shawl–an unusual drop-stitch piece created when the author was watching the movie Rabbit Proof Fence. The book has no knitting instructions, it's obviously not designed for beginners. What really sets it apart are the articles about wool, sheep, shearing, spinning, wool care, and more–and the amazing photography of the farm and the sheep.


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From Uncut Gems To Gerald's Game: Best Thrillers On Netflix To Watch If You Need A Refill On Your Adrenaline Rush
Netflix's offerings on thriller movies are nothing short of gold.
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From Uncut Gems To Gerald's Game: Here Are The Best Thrillers On Netflix That Will Keep You Hooked(Pic credit – Imdb )
A good thriller will give you you a true, all-encompassing distraction. It's all about the adrenaline rush, unexpected twists, and intricate plot. And the best thing is Netflix offers a massive library of movies at your fingertips.
The streaming platform's offerings on thriller movies are nothing short of gold. The films allow you to miss everything in the span of one whirlwind second. So if you are looking for absolute distraction, below, we've rounded up the best thriller movies on Netflix.
Go ahead and take your cell phone and bury it under some blankets in another room, because our list of best thrillers on Netflix will get your hearts pounding!
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Night Crawler
Jake Gyllenhaal starrer 2014 noir-thriller is one of the hidden gems available of Netflix. Directed by Dan Gilroy, the film is greatly under-appreciated. Actor Jake plays the role of a small-time criminal who lands a job filming gruesome accidents and crime scenes for an LA TV station. It's a twisted tale of consumerism and unethical journalism.
If you are looking at the thrill of big, risky bets then this is the movie for you. In the film, Adam Sandler plays the role of Howard Ratner, a jeweller who makes a big bet that could either reset him financially or put his life on the line. The film is directed by Safdie brothers.
It's one of the best psychological thriller films available on Netflix. The film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, who has won for best screenplay at Cannes for it. Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman play the role of a married couple whose family starts falling apart after inviting an orphaned boy into their home.
Gerald's Game
The film is the product of Mike Flanagan who has delivered gems like Doctor Sleep and The Haunting of Hill House. Gerald's Game tells the story of a woman whose husband dies suddenly of a heart attack but she's left handcuffed to the bed and must find a way to survive. Intriguing, isn't it? If this doesn't convince you, then the film is the adaption of Stephen Kings's novel of the same name. Need we say more?
Another film from Safdie brothers. Before Robert Pattinson would star as the new Batman, the three collaborated for the film Good Time. In the film, Pattison essays the role of a street hustler and bank robber, who is desperately trying to get his brother out of prison after a job goes wrong. Benny Safdie plays the role of his brother in the film.
So which one are you planning on to watch this time? Let us know in the comments.
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Katherine Ritter makes a scene with her stellar acting
Maxanne Anderson
Ritter smiles outside of the Playhouse in San Anselmo, where she has performed many shows.
A wedding planner organizes her own impending nuptials. A young boy discovers what it truly means to be a "good man." A realtor moderates a spelling bee competition she won years before. These three occurrences have something particular in common: they are all fictional roles played by junior Katherine Ritter, an actress and dancer.
Ritter began her journey performing onstage in elementary school, enrolling in dance classes and theater productions after being inspired by a showing of "Evita."
"Watching [the] story unfold, especially at a young age, it was really magical to watch and to take in," Ritter said. "I remember telling my mom after the show, 'I want to do that, I want to make people feel the same way that I felt after I watched the show.'"
Since then, Ritter has been in about a dozen shows, many of which were produced or directed by Steven Hess, co-founder of 23 Elephants Theatre Company. Hess and Ritter first met when he was working at Throckmorton Theatre, and over the years, he has seen her grow as a person and actress.
"She's always been a really sweet little kid, and she's gone from there to being a genuinely good, nice person," Hess said. "On top of that, she pursued acting and performing in the same [scrupulous] way, and [she has] gotten really, really good [at both]."
Hess was especially impressed by Ritter's performance as Rona Lisa Peretti in the 23 Elephants production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a lively musical with audience involvement.
"When she did '[The] 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' she came alive. She was such a genuine performer, and her performance was so funny and heartwarming. It was a really wonderful performance. It was one of my favorite things that I've ever seen," Hess said. "She just hit all the right marks and all those different acting moments throughout the show."
Abby Arenberg, a sophomore at San Domenico High School and close friend of Ritter through dance and theater, also admires Ritter's talent as a performer as well as her attitude about acting.
"Whatever role she's in, she really dives into it, and she doesn't hold anything back. When I'm in shows with her, she takes notes really positively and dives into her character and portrays it to the fullest, whatever that looks like," Arenberg said.
During honors theater directing, Ritter teaches beginning drama students a theater game to practice confidence.
Ritter is currently enrolled in three EPiC drama classes at Redwood: stagecraft, honors theater directing and advanced drama. Though they cannot do plays at the moment, Ritter participates in workshops to learn more about dancing and professional theater. In honors theater directing, Ritter introduces beginning drama students to acting through improvisation, games and short plays.
"[In the class, you are] just making the students feel more comfortable and excited about theater and making theater, and [you help them with] understanding the work that goes on behind the scenes and the depth of each character," Ritter said.
According to Ritter, this work in theater, both behind the scenes and on stage, involves analysis and creativity.
"[Theater] is very much a creative process. A lot of the time we are [working on] understanding character motives, breaking down pieces of work and creating our own pieces of work," Ritter said.
Ritter also stresses the importance of being completely vulnerable to connect with the audience and other actors. She feels that the camaraderie at Redwood creates the perfect place for this.
"I don't think there's been a single day that goes by [without us] bursting into laughter in drama. It's a really supportive community," Ritter said. "I just think everyone is super friendly and super accepting of each other, and it makes it a great environment for people to be really vulnerable and take risks in front of each other."
Ritter's lively and humorous nature, according to Arenberg, likely plays a role in the positive setting of EPiC. However, her ventures in theater have also had a beneficial effect on Ritter's personality.
"I think she's grown [into] her own self-confidence. She used to joke about not feeling good about herself, and so I think over the years, she's really come into her own personality and just learned to accept herself and have fun with herself," Arenberg said. "She has a ton of energy, and she always wants to make people happy and joke with them and laugh with them."
During class, on stage and in her daily life, Ritter relies on the confidence and lessons she has gained through her time as an actress. Though she does not plan to pursue drama professionally, Ritter does see it playing an important role in her future.
"I think the main thing that drew me to theater was the magic that I felt when I first watched [a show] and a story unfold," Ritter said. "I just really want to keep it a part of my life for as long as I can."
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A cyber shield around natural reserves.
Despite its protective status, one-third of the world's nature reserves are under threat from human activity.
In the Amazon rainforest, trees are getting logged due to lack of law enforcement and illegal gold mining is becoming a serious problem. But what if it was impossible for machines to cut down protected trees?
In collaboration with NGOs worldwide, AKQA has launched an open-source software called Code of Conscience that restricts the use of heavy-duty vehicles in protected areas, on land and in our oceans too.
Code of Conscience uses free mapping data from the United Nations World Database on Protected Areas, the most comprehensive global database on terrestrial and marine protected areas, which is updated monthly by NGOs, communities and governments. This is used in conjunction with existing GPS tracking technology installed in construction vehicles to autonomously restrict deforestation crews from entering protected zones.
It's challenging to monitor remote areas but the software presents heavy-duty equipment manufacturers with a simple way to prohibit the world's natural reserves from being negatively impacted.
May all heavy machine manufacturers and leaders come and see this. So that the tractors operate but stop when they reach our land, our forest, and so it continues to exist. It is for our awareness and for the forest to stand up.
Chief Raoni Metuktire – the most prominent Native Brazilian leader and a living symbol of the mission to preserve the rainforest and its indigenous culture.
To equip the code into older, non-GPS models, a small, low-cost chip has been developed, and the software is available for free at CodeofConscience.org.
An invitation comprising of the Code of Conscience chip embedded in a wooden sculpture of an endangered animal was sent to the CEOs of the world's top construction equipment manufacturers. The vision is for all new machines to leave the factory with the code pre-installed.
The ongoing work continues to build momentum with global coverage sparking the interest of private companies and governments.
Fleets in Australia and Brazil have started to implement the code, including 3tentos one of the biggest Brazilian agricultural companies.
The cyber shield now fights illegal fishing by supervising boat activities in protected ocean areas using the UN's World Database. The code is also being implementing in heavy machines, trucks and boats that act in protected areas near the Amazon with other governments in South America and Europe working to turn the code into law.
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We could help prevent deforestation by simply reprogramming logging machines
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AKQA develops software code to fight illegal deforestation
AKQA worked with indigenous people to create Code of Conscience
Code of Conscience shuts down heavy equipment in threatened Brazilian rainforests
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On Friday night, TIDAL hosted an inaugural event for the TIDAL Theater at Barclays Center. The inaugural event was a concert titled "TIDAL X: deadmau5." The concert lineup included deadmau5, Pusha T and some TIDAL Rising Artists.
The new TIDAL Theater at Barclays Center offers attendees the opportunity to attend an intimate show in a scaled down version of the massive arena. The intimate theater configuration allows seating for between 4,000 and 6,000 while the arena holds a capacity of 19,000 for shows and events. This smaller setting is the perfect place to get to experience seeing your favorite artist live.
TIDAL is known for providing exclusive content and concerts to its members and this up close and personal experience was one of those many perks to being a TIDAL member. A limited supply of tickets was sold to the general public but many lucky New York TIDAL members received complimentary tickets to attend "TIDAL X: deadmau5." For anyone who was unable to attend, the event was live streamed for all members and non-members to enjoy on TIDAL.com.
EDM producer and DJ Deadmau5 was the evenings headliner. His mouse trap themed stage setup was truly an amazing sight. The massive steel-cage dome was decked out with various lights. The dome encased Deadmau5 inside during the beginning before setting him free to the amazement of the crowd. The setlist included hits like "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," "Strobe" and "The Veldt." Deadmau5 towards the end of his set took a beer break with a dancing hot dog and shark while "Seeya" played. The entire set was full of nonstop hits that kept the crowd dancing throughout.
The inaugural event "TIDAL X: deadmau5" at the TIDAL Theater at Barclays Center gave music fans an exclusive intimate musical experience that was unforgettable and enjoyable for all.
To see more photos from TIDAL X: deadmau5, visit flickr.com/photos/temppatt.
This is a live review of TIDAL X: deadmau5 from December 18, 2015 at 7 p.m. at TIDAL Theater at Barclays Center. I was not compensated for this post. Reviews are based on personal opinion and not influenced in any way. Comments concerning reviews from attendees about their opinion is encouraged and welcome through the comment board.


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OPKO Health Europe has launched its 4Kscore® prostate cancer diagnostic test in Mexico. The 4Kscore® is a benchmark test in Europe that has been widely studied and validated for more than a decade by scientists at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Center and other leading European institutions.
The 4Kscore® is a blood test that provides urologists with information to identify an individual patient's risk for aggressive prostate cancer. Based on the results of this test, both the medical specialist and the patient can decide on the best course of treatment to fight the disease.
According to the findings of clinical studies, OPKO Health Europe's 4Kscore® test could prevent around 30-58% of prostate biopsies.


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The article talks about the immigration of different communities in to the united states in late 1800's-1900's which caused the change of culture and religion in the states.
The studies show that in early 1800s, the United States was largely populated with people from Northern and western European who were said to be the natives of the United States. They were the Protestants in religion and had their cultures as Protestants. The immigrants started moving to the United States in 1800's- 1900's and most of them moved with their cultures and religions to the United States. As a result of a large number of immigrants into the states, the natives became suspicious that their religion and culture could change due to the large number of immigration in to the states. While in the states the immigrants redeveloped their religion gradually and some in secret like the Muslims and other African slaves practiced their faith in secret and passed them to their children. The chines who are the Buddhists converted some of the natives in joining their religion as Buddhists……………..
By definition outsiders refers to immigrants coming to the United States, and when their differences no longer affects the way they interact with others, they become insiders. The groups whose families have spent many years in America are bound to feel both as insiders and outsiders as well. The insiders spoken about are those early immigrants who arrived in America before 1800's such as the Northern and Southern Europeans and acquired citizenship as the Americans. The insiders are those immigrants who are able to take part in shared language, and can take part in discussions with others that shapes their lives such as economic, social, and political. They have perception of inclusion by the large society and are at times not only tolerated as residence…………….


Campbell has not played for Ireland since rupturing her ACL during a Champions League game for Man City.
Nevin will aim to go 11-0 against a Nicaraguan journeyman in a bid to build momentum ahead of a crucial 2019.
Ian Burke is fit for Corofin's clash with Ballintubber in Tuam.
The sides meet in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday.
The Cork attacker has suffered two severe hamstring injuries since the summer of 2016.
It was a first win for the Munster champions under new manager Paul Beary.
After being sidelined for over four months, Walsh had a winner on board Lareen.
O'Brien will win his 115th cap for the province.
The fault also caused significant delays to train services.
Eddie Jones has also named Joe Marler on the bench for Saturday's clash.
The Team Sky cyclist will race at the Ruta del Sol, which starts on 14 February.
Carrick hasn't featured since September, but is back in training.
Dane Coles, Sam Whitelock and Aaron Smith also return for New Zealand.
Just recovered from injury, striker Alvaro Morata is available for his side's Champions League meeting tomorrow.
O'Leary helped Erins Own win on Leeside.
A Kerry player in 1997, the Kingdom great is back as a selector.
The Kerry minors have made one change for their battle with Clare.
The return of the star forward was great news for the Galway squad.
Kevin Flahive, Sean O'Donoghue and Michael Hurley all return for Cork.
Ballyea's Pearse Lillis and David Egan took to the field again last night.
22-year-old Michael Cahalane played his first league game in three years for Cork yesterday.
The sides meet in Portlaoise tomorrow night.
The 26-year-old lined out for Northern Blues today.
After the frustration of being kept away from the Wallabies, the Tullow Tank is revved up and ready to go again.
Fullback Willie le Roux has also been recalled by under-fire head coach Allister Coetzee.
Connacht will take on the Glasgow Warriors tomorrow at 5.15pm at the Sportsgrounds.
Jim Gavin confirmed this morning that the defender is back fit.
O'Connor Park in Tullamore hosts tomorrow night's game.
The 2010 All-Ireland winner will be in action for the Northern Blues.
The Northern Irishman returns to Quail Hollow.
Elsewhere Offaly saw off Wexford in Division 1B.
David Moran casts his mind back to the last Kerry-Tyrone championship clash.


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Рома́н Анато́лійович Бе́зус ( 26 вересня 1990, Кременчук, Полтавська область) — український футболіст, атакувальний півзахисник збірної України та кіпрської «Омонії».

Кар'єра

Кремінь
Вихованець кременчуцького футболу, займався у дитячій школі місцевого «Кременя». У ДЮФЛ також грав за полтавську команду «Молодь».
Професійні виступи розпочав 2006 року у складі головної команди «Кременя», що змагалася у другій лізі чемпіонату України. 15 серпня 2006 року дебютував на професійному рівні в матчі другої ліги проти армянського «Титану» (1:1). Загалом провів у команді 2,5 сезони, протягом яких взяв участь у 72 матчах, відзначився 10 забитими голами.

Ворскла

У січні 2009 року переїхав до Полтави, де продовжив кар'єру у складі місцевої «Ворскли». У Прем'єр-лізі чемпіонату України дебютував 26 травня 2009 року у грі «Ворскли» проти криворізького «Кривбаса» (перемога 2:0).

Забив перший гол 31 жовтня 2009 року в ворота луганської «Зорі» (2:0). 31 травня 2009 року «Ворскла» виграла кубок України, у фіналі «Ворскла» обіграла донецький «Шахтар» (1:0). 11 липня 2009 року узяв участь в матчі за Суперкубок України, де полтавчани програли київському «Динамо», по пенальті (4:2, основний час 0:0). 20 серпня 2009 року дебютував у єврокубках у матчі плей-оф раунду Ліги Європи проти лісабонської «Бенфіки» (4:0).

За підсумками сезону 2011/12 Безус був названий клубами Прем'єр-ліги й уболівальниками найкращим у номінації «Відкриття чемпіонату». Всього, за роки, проведені у складі ворсклян, атакуючий півзахисник провів у чемпіонаті України 91 гру, відзначившись 20 точними ударами.

Динамо

3 січня 2013 року підписав п'ятирічний контракт з київським «Динамо». Дебют відбувся в матчі 1/16 Ліги Європи проти Бордо 14 лютого, що завершився з рахунком 1-1. 20 квітня провів свій перший гол за «Динамо» у ворота Зорі. Після матчу 27 туру Чемпіонату України проти «Металіста» був прооперований через пошкодження.

Восени 2013 на одному з тренувань, що передували матчу у Кубку України проти донецького «Металурга», Роман відчув дискомфорт і прискорене серцебиття, що стало приводом звернення до лікарів. Було діагностовано напад пароксизмальної тахіаритмії. У цей же день його було доставлено до кардіологічної клініки — Київський Міський Центр Серця, до лікаря Бориса Тодурова. Наступного дня гравцеві було виконано комплексне обстеження, після чого проведена мікрооперація, яка пройшла успішно.

Дніпро
11 січня 2015 року підписав трирічний контракт з дніпропетровським «Дніпром». Але у дніпропетровській команді він не зміг завоювати місце в основному складі. Після фіналу Ліги Європи багато лідерів пішло з команди. І він отримав ще один шанс. Добре показав себе у кубковому матчі проти «Сталі». Та на шляху до забитого м'яча йому став Юрій Паньків. Але далі зміг відзначився в «Шахтаря».

Виступи за збірну

Протягом 2010–2012 років виступав за молодіжну команду.

11 листопада 2011 року Роман дебютував у складі збірної України в матчі-відкритті оновленого НСК «Олімпійського» в грі проти збірної Німеччини (3:3). Свій перший м'яч за збірну забив на 93 хвилині у зустрічі проти збірної Чорногорії у рамках відбору до ЧС-2014, вийшовши на заміну на 91 хвилині, зробивши цим остаточний результат матчу 4-0.

Статистика виступів

Клубна
Дані наведені станом на 19 серпня  2022 року

Статистика виступів за збірну
Дані наведені станом на 29 червня 2021 року.

Приватне життя
Роман Безус одружений. З дружиною Ганною має троє синів: Кирила ( 16 квітня 2013), Матвія ( 1 березня 2016) та Луку ( 30 жовтня 2018).

Досягнення

Клубні
 Володар Кубку України (2): 2008-09, 2013-14
 Володар Кубку Бельгії (1): 2021-22
 Бронзовий призер чемпіонату України (1): 2012-13
 Фіналіст Ліги Європи УЄФА: 2014-15

Індивідуальні
 Найкращий молодий гравець чемпіонату України сезону 2011–12

Примітки

Посилання

Уродженці Кременчука
Українські футболісти
Гравці збірної України з футболу
Футболісти «Кременя»
Футболісти «Ворскли»
Футболісти «Динамо» (Київ)
Футболісти «Сент-Трюйдена»
Футболісти «Гента»
Футболісти «Омонії»
Українські футбольні легіонери
Футбольні легіонери в Бельгії
Футбольні легіонери на Кіпрі


This Australian slasher movie tries really hard to be the 'down under' version of SCREAM, with lots of in-jokes, twenty-something characters and a familiar villain, yet comes off as just another forgettable formulaic copy of so many other similar movies, most notably Wes Craven's NEW NIGHTMARE. Molly Ringwald portrays a bitchy actress who was almost killed during the production of 'HOT BLOODED'. Twelve years later a group of film students get the rights to finish shooting the movie and convince Ringwald to be in it.As soon as the shooting at the old location starts killings start happening--and when it's revealed that the killer isn't really human but the persona of the character from the movie that has somehow taken shape--you just want to utter 'Huh?' and smack your head. CUT doesn't quite cut it.


Elsa Maury offers an exploration based on the subject of her thesis devoted to the conditions from moving between the practice of life (breeding) and the practice of death (slaughtering). Her approach explores the challenges of the encounter between art and ethnography through the analysis of film systems at the crossroads between these two approaches. On the basis of this demanding assumption, she visualises and analyses social, technical and affective systems invented for the occasion by breeders and their animals.


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Memphis youth in the forefront of preventing crime
by: Kristen Holloway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- They take a lot of heat for causing problems but tonight a group of young people in Memphis are on the forefront of solving crime. They're part of the crime prevention and intervention task force and they're ready to make changes.
They want to outline changes starting next month. Their goal is to find positive programs that are working in schools or neighborhoods in the city, bring them back to table at the next meeting and build on that.
"A lot people think the youth don`t care when in fact its just a matter of reaching out to us," said Malik Luckett.
Too many are familiar with the blue lights, the crime tape and being a witness to violence, now they're helping solve the city's crime problems.
"Providing more opportunities for youth, analyzing those crime trends, providing the prevention and intervention methods," said Luckett.
Luckett, a Memphis native and University of Tennessee student addressed leadership development, creating jobs, fun activities at community centers, book clubs and community service. Mentorship programs were also a big topic of discussion.
"Community centers and libraries not only provide those opportunities but don't promote them enough because there was a lot stuff I didn`t know about that was available," said Luckett.
From Pastors to parks and rec, Shelby County Schools, college and high school students and MPD all coming together to introduce crime prevention techniques throughout the city.
"It was good to have people here from Shelby County Schools, theyshared with us there are ten schools that are having specific problems and if we can coordinate those programs that are really working positively the youth were speaking of in those schools," said Jamita Swearengen City Councilwoman District 4. "Hopefully it will be impactful and assist us in deterring crime."
Director Michael Rallings sees hope in their involvement.
"I have no doubt that we`ll get out of this, I see more movement now than I`ve seen in a long time," said Rallings.