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Home Blog BEAUTY Ingredient Spotlight: Chamomile
Ingredient Spotlight: Chamomile
BY Wendy Rose Gould |
When you think of Chamomile, sturdy mugs of steaming tea probably come to mind. Chamomile isn't just a pre-bedtime ritual, though. With its white and yellow buds, this sweet-smelling herb is a member of the daisy family and has been used for thousands of years to calm minds, remedy colds and help with digestive issues. In fact, Chamomile is considered one of the most ancient medicinal botanical ingredients known to humans, which speaks volumes about its potency.
Chamomile has also been utilized topically for just as long. Below we've outlined the many ways in which Chamomile can help improve your skin, which skin types benefit from it most, and a few product recommendations. Now, let's dive into this botanical hero.
How Chamomile Can Benefit Your Skin
"Chamomile Extract is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that can help to decongest clogged pores, decrease eczema, soothe dermatitis, improve skin's natural glow and even speed the healing of burns," says Sarah Akram, a board-certified master aesthetician based in D.C. and NYC. "It not only reduces inflammation, but also cleanses and moisturizes the skin while soothing irritation. When added to other skincare products, Chamomile Extract can even increase the efficacy of creams and lotions."
You'll typically see Chamomile listed as either an extract, essential oil or tea when it's incorporated into skincare products. You may also see some of its primary components listed, which are extracted from the plant itself. "The primary component of the Chamomile Essential Oil is Bisabolol, which is very high in Panthenol. This is what promotes healing and improves skin penetration of other skincare products. Bisabolol has also been shown to improve hyperpigmentation," notes Dr. Jenny Sobera, the chief medical officer for FaceMD+. "Another Chamomile Extract is Azulene, which is used as a blue dye and is found in many skincare products."
Azulene is also known for its soothing abilities — especially for dry, damaged, and sensitive skin — and is a powerful antioxidant. Speaking of antioxidants, Akram says that Chamomile is also rich in Flavonoids, the antioxidants that protect the skin from free radical damage. That means that your skin is less susceptible to the premature aging that's caused by environmental pollutants and UV rays. Flavonoids can also help decrease redness and itching.
Skin Types That Benefit Most from Chamomile
As you probably guessed from the praise above, Chamomile-infused skincare products are ideal for those with blemish and acne-prone skin. And not to get dramatic or anything, but according to Akram, Chamomile is actually considered "one of the best herbal extracts for treating acne," who notes that if you're on prescription drugs, you should check with your doctor before introducing Chamomile to your routine.
So you might not be surprised to hear that the bareMinerals BLEMISH RESCUE Collection features this wonder-plant. The line includes an Anti-Redness Mattifying Primer, which helps zap oil and acne while soothing skin; Skin-Clearing Spot Concealer, which covers and heals acne at the same time; and Skin-Clearing Loose Powder Foundation, a mineral foundation that's been clinically shown to reduce acne in under one month.
All that said, Chamomile is recommended for anyone with sensitive skin, those who have eczema, and anyone whose skincare goals include reducing hyperpigmentation or preventing free radical damage.
When and How to Apply Chamomile-Infused Products
Because Chamomile is high in antioxidants, it's wise to apply it in the morning, before your sunscreen, to protect your skin from damage. Because it's such a soothing ingredient, it also works well when applied in the evening. Ultimately, when you apply — and how often — depends on the product itself. For example, BLEMISH RESCUE makeup is intended to be used in the morning (though anyone can apply makeup at night too, obviously). Chamomile-infused products like moisturizers, ointments, oils, and creams may be better when applied before going to sleep.
In addition to formulated products, Dr. Sobera recommends two DIY treatments with the Chamomile tea in your pantry. You can steep tea, adding a splash of honey, and, once it has cooled safely, apply it as a warm compress over your entire face. You can also make a soothing, healing mask by combining equal parts dried Chamomile Flowers with Honey, Oatmeal and Olive Oil. Mix the paste, apply, let it set for 15 minutes, then rinse. This ancient herb has proven itself over thousands of years to heal, soothe, and improve skin. Go wild!
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Before Paul Longmore met any of his honorary "brothers" and "sisters" in the disability movement, he had Ellen Longmore Brown - both sister and ardent supporter - at his side. An American Baptist minister, Ellen has been crucial to the success of the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability.
The institute is celebrating disability when for so many years [disability] meant pity.... The Longmore Institute celebrates who people are, and people in the disability community might not have heard that before, especially when you look at movies coming out that show people with disabilities wanting to die. The Longmore Institute is also empowering … telling people that they do have a voice, and even though there are some that can't talk for themselves, to know that someone else is doing it for them. That's something Paul did that the Institute is carrying out. Lastly, educating the disability community about things that people might not be aware of, but also educating society. Your message needs to get out.
Ellen is grateful knowing that Paul's work continues to make a difference. Please join the Longmore Institute and Ellen Longmore to take a moment to remember Paul on Sunday, July 10, which would have been his 70th birthday.


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Jeanne Carey Cimmino
Jeanne passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her husband and family members on March 27th 2022.
Jeanne was born in Milford Ma. and spent her elementary school years attending Assumption Catholic school. She graduated early from Bellingham Ma.Memorial high school. She received her bachelor's degree from Northeastern University while working at Hewlett Packard. Having vacationed in Maine many years she had a dream of living there someday. When the opportunity arose Jeanne accepted a job offer from SCI in Augusta. She quickly demonstrated her excellent managerial and people talents and was appointed shift leader.
Years later the plant in Augusta closed and Jeanne and her husband Joseph decided to open a restaurant even though neither had any experience in the business. Maria Libra's became a hidden gem that had many customers who would come in multiple times a week. Jeanne managed the front end and did the majority of the baking which she excelled at.
Jeanne was an incredibly kind and empathetic person who always made time to listen to friends and family members problems and offer intelligent and heartfelt advise. Although she had many health issues she never wanted to worry her family and friends so she would always focus on helping people.
Jeanne loved baking, it was in her genes as her grandfather was a great baker. She was an avid reader and skillful crossword solver. She loved walking and especially enjoyed walks in the "back forty". Jeanne was always fun to be around as she was very intelligent and quick witted with a sharp sense of humor.
Jeanne was predeceased by her mother and father Dale and Hazzell Carey. Her best friend Patty Smith. and all the cats she loved Kitty, Flash, Crystal, Taz, Sabrina, Pele, Ali P.
Jeanne is survived by her loving husband Joseph and daughter Alissa. Her sister Barbara LaCroix, Her two brothers Mike and his wife Jacqueline and Bret and his wife Dorie. Her sisters in law and Brothers in law Janet and Neil Allen, Carol and Johnny Boy Amato and Linda and Mark Tosches. Her many nieces and nephews including Brandon, Colin and Justin who she would take care of while their mom Barbara went to school. Melanie and Steven, David and Jessica. Rebecca, Sarah and Dan, Eric and Devon, Melissa and Jean. And last but hardly least the cat Blutie Boy/Stretch who Jeanne loved.
An informal memorial gravesite service will be held on June 4th 2022 at 2:00 at the Bayview Cemetery on route 24 in Bowdoinham followed by a small gathering at 534 Ridge Road in Bowdoinham.


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Yolanda Castaño
Photo: Jussi Virkkumaa
"I am working on the infrequent convergence of poetry and economy. My aim is to provide not only an analysis of all the prejudices that come out of how poetry practice is implemented in the current economic scenario, but also to bring new ideas, policies and strategies to both programers and writers, specially those exposed to so many inherited romantic burdens as poets are.
Regarding Saari I have the expectation of finding a calm inspiring place where I can concentrate myself in such a creatively and intellectually ambitious project away from my daily duties and distractions. I am mostly looking for an introspective period to devote to my demanding working plan as much as possible, but, also, to get in contact with other European artists to know more about how does the literary scenes and culture policies in their countries work.
My literary project will combine report, politics, creative writing and some economic analysis. I am using some personal notes that I brought to Saari, taken over two years. I would like to relate some personal experiences, try to take some conclusions or ideas out of them, reveal what kind of values and agenda is behind and apply a critic perspective on it. Opening this kind of debate and trying to contribute to strengthening our profession, its possibilities and its social projection would be a goal too. Further than this, I just need to think and write, think and write, think and write."
Poet, essayist, editor and curator Yolanda Castaño is director of the International Writer's residence Residencia Literaria 1863 in A Coruña, Galicia. The most international name in Galician contemporary poetry, she has published six poetry collections in Galician and Spanish (Depth of field and Second Tongue among the last ones), she also has poems translated into more than 30 different languages, but also poetry volumes in English, Italian, French, Macedonian, Serbian and Armenian.
She has participated in festivals and literary manifestations all over 40 countries of Europe, America, Asia and the north of Africa. A finalist of the National Poetry Prize, she is the Winner of the National Critics Award, the Espiral Maior Poetry Award, the Fundación Novacaixagalicia Prize, the Ojo Crítico (best poetry book by a young author in Spain), the Estandarte Award (best poetry collection in Spain in 2020) and the 'Author of the Year' by the Galician Booksellers' Association. She has been awarded International fellowships including the IWTCR in Rhodes, Villa Waldberta (Munich), the HIP-Beijing (China), Hawthornden Castle (Scotland) and Valparaíso Foundation (Andalusia).
She is also the author of translations, literary editions, biographies, history of Galician Poetry and poetry books for children. She is a relevant cultural activist too, regularly organizing festivals, literary and translation workshops and the only international monthly readings series in all Spain, all of them hosting local to international poets since 2009. She has mixed poetry with music, visual arts, video, architecture, film in 360º, comic, dance and even cookery, being awarded for that too.


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An invitation letter is written and given by a person to another person or organization when he or she or they are conducting a particular function and want the presence of the person or organization there. The letter could be sent from any party to any other party for any relevant invitation. A letter is a formal way of inviting, and yet the letter can be formal or informal depending upon the purpose. Do keep a check on your grammar and spellings.
You must mention all the important details about the event like the purpose of the event, venue, timing, date and any additional information if required. An invitation letter many times is more of an appeal letter as the writer appeals to the person to whom he is sending the letter to arrive for the event. To further help you, given down below are some tips to help you write an invitation letter and further sample letter and mail with the format. Also, to further ease your task you can also download the pdf file or .doc to and fill in your information.
Keep the tone of the letter either formal or informal.
Pleasantly invite the organization or person for the event or function.
Write the name, place, and date of the function neatly.
Avoid making any spelling and grammar mistakes.
Keep the tone of the letter friendly and informal.
Use our free Sample Invitation Letter to help you get started. If you need additional help or more examples check out some of the sample letters below.
I, Mrs. …(name of the sender) am writing this letter to Mr. ….(name of the receiver) to invite him and his family personally to attend the engagement function of my granddaughter that is on the ….(date of the engagement). Please take this as my personal invitation to you and your family. I and my family would definitely be glad to see you all there at the function so do come.
Due to some inconvenience, I could not invite you personally to the function. Hence, I am writing this letter to you. Also, please join us for dinner after the function. Would be awaiting you all at the function till then stay fine.
Following is an example of the letter.
Hello! Hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing this letter to personally invite you to the engagement ceremony of my granddaughter on the 30th of September 2013 at our residence itself. The program is scheduled to start exactly at 5 p.m..
We all will be happy if you all made it for this function and blessed the couple. Hoping to meet you all at the engagement function until then provide my regards to all out there and I would be eagerly waiting for you all at the function.
Following is a mail for the same, to further help you.
First, please accept our greetings from our institution.
You are aware, for the last nine years, our institution has been enthusiastically organizing this national level case study competition. Also, we take this opportunity to express our gratitude to institutes like yours for participating in the event and making it a success.
Once again, the time has come when we start organizing the case study contest this year. This year we are inviting around 250 colleges to make the competition more interesting.
Again, this year too, it gives us great pleasure to invite your college to take part in the competition once again. We look forward to your active participation to make the event a memorable one. As with previous years this year, too we have kept the team size as three for the student and 2 for the faculties. You can go through the details in the attached circular.
Eagerly looking forward to your participation.


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ITAR vs. EAR Compliance | Vista Industrial Products, Inc.
ITAR: (Regulating Agency: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State) Focuses on defense articles and services listed under the United States Munitions List. Examples of the types of information that are export controlled include the design, development, production, fabrication, assembly, operation, repair, testing, maintenance or modification of defense items. Therefore defense articles including any item or technical data listed on the US Munitions List applies.
EAR: (Regulating Agency: Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce) Focuses on dual-use items that are predominately for commercial use, but can also have a military application. Examples of the types of information that are export controlled include the development, production, and use technology related to high performance computer, GPS, and weather radars. Therefore controlled commodities, materials, software, and technology can be listed on the Commerce Control List.
In order for a manufacturer to be ITAR and/or EAR compliant, they must register with the US State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. This would apply to manufacturers who fabricate and/or export items that are listed on the US Munitions List (ITAR) or the Commerce Control List (EAR). Once a manufacturer is compliant with either law, they are solely responsible to take the necessary steps to certify and ensure that they remain compliant with the regulations.
As a registered ITAR and EAR compliant manufacturer, VIP has to meet numerous requirements pertaining to our company's structure, documentation, corporate policy, training, and procedures. This ensures we constantly meet the export control laws, properly maintain records of defense items we manufacture, and protect sensitive defense and export sensitive information. We have been ITAR registered and EAR compliant since May 2010. If you are looking for a metal fabricator that is ITAR and/or EAR compliant, please contact us today!
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Perched atop Beacon Hill and facing the Massachusetts State House, Barbara Lynch's flagship is the place that many of the local ingredientistas who take part in our survey say is their favorite dining spot in the city. The menu combines the cuisines of the Italian and French countrysides, featuring dishes like Lynch's signature prune-stuffed gnocchi, a duo of Peking duck breast and confit leg with lentils and mustard greens, and butter-poached lobster with a Tuscan bread salad. Eating in the bar area is popular (you can order off either the dining room or the more casual bar menu) because of the expert mixologists who shake, blend and stir up "a wide breadth of cocktails that span the decades, from pre-Prohibition classics to contemporary favorites."


This may be the first time that two 76-year-old legends named Paul have issued albums at the same time, but two new releases from Paul Simon and Paul McCartney have definitely made it worth the wait.
In the Blue Light (Sony) finds Simon, who says he'll no longer be writing new music, reworking a collection of his classic material. In addition to being backed by the likes of Bill Frissell and Wynton Marsalis, he relies on The National's Bryce Dessner to help arrange new spins of 10 lesser-known works from his canon. Such "reworked classics" could fall victim to a Rod Stewart brand of maudlin, but Simon opts for weird, tense strings in "Can't Run But," and a heartbreaking delivery in "Darling Lorraine." Even if some tracks border on sappy, the new album is an interesting appendix to a rich career.
Sir Paul's 16-track, hour-long Egypt Station, meanwhile, is a monster of an album that features his most diverse and exciting work in years. It's a bubbling sonic blast that beats most of his own and Wings' output. Occasionally lyrics hover close to mundane, but he's often suffered from that problem. The arrangements, however, are always fervent and exuberant. The album's dual closer of the anti-Trump "Despite Repeated Warnings" and the blues-rock medley "Hunt You Down" will leave older Beatles fans virtually out of breath, proving that Paul's rocking never stops.


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Ilovaisk tragedy: 84 Ukrainian servicemen still missing
According to preliminary estimates, 366 Ukrainian servicemen were killed, more than 450 were wounded, 300 were taken captive and 84 soldiers are still considered missing after the Ilovaisk tragedy in August 2014.
"In August 2014, around Ilovaisk and in the town, according to preliminary estimates, 366 Ukrainian servicemen were killed, more than 450 were wounded, 300 were taken captive and 84 soldiers are still considered missing," Ukraine's Deputy Interior Minister Vadym Troyan said, the Ministry's press service reports.
Eleven Interior Ministry officers are still missing, he noted.
These August days of 2014 witnessed the climax of the Ilovaisk tragedy, when the Ukrainian armed units were surrounded as a result of the confrontation with the Russian troops.
August 29, Ukrainians honor the soldiers who died in the Russian-Ukrainian war for Ukraine's integrity and sovereignty.
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Essentially, a life of an engineer always related with the way they solve problems and how to make things more improved, efficient, and effective. An engineer needs theories, science principle, and also math to do a research and generate an economic solution for technical issues. AeroTerra Indonesia has several subsidiaries in which are AeroGeosurvey that focus on drone uses for survey and inspection, AeroTerrascan that focus on drone technology development, manufacture, and research, and also AeroVisualstudio that focus on drone uses for film and photography. Every each of them pursuing the advance of drone technology to support human life for a better future.
Dian Herdian as the CEO, independently evolving in drone area, triggering every each entity in his company to never stop reaching attainments thus this company is well-known nationally and internationally. They believe in science principles, technology, and driven by passion as an engineer could generate something treasured.
AeroTerra Indonesia visual identity is modularly designed to fulfill the needs of a multi-discipline company, but still focusing on drone technology. The designer was asked to plan an identity that has strong, reliable, and sustain image alongside to strengthen the unity of all the subsidiaries.
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Our clients opinions about our work is extremely important to us. We take great pride in offering restoration and remodeling services to help deliver on our clients vision.
Simon and his crew built the interior of a new bathroom in an existing space in my 1914 craftsman home, to include new woodwork, semi-intricate tiling, building a new wall, and hanging the door and painting. On a separate job, he built a flight of exterior steps at another property.
Simon is not only a highly skilled hands on working contractor, he is a patient and gentle human being. Simon was waiting at the gate every morning ready to work with a smile on his face. He is also a creative individual and offered useful ideas in actuating this project.
Additionally he introduced me to at-least one vendor so that I could purchase the door I wanted for my bathroom.
Unlike many contractors who are just salesmen, and stop by once in a while to see how it's going, Simon was here every day working. Simon also framed and installed closet doors in my daughters room. he is multi-skilled and an expert painter as well.
We've had the most amazing experience with A Best Remodeling. They exceeded every single one of our expectations from start to finish. It is so hard to find reliable, trustworthy, caring and genuine people in this business and They have been all that and more. We have never experienced such great customer service and professionalism. Their knowledge of home improvement is second to none also! We love our new home and have you to thank!
We engaged A-Best Remodeling to remodel completely our two bathrooms in our home. During the contract write-up process, Simon Michaelis, one the of the partners of A-Best Remodeling, made us feel at ease and invited comments, revisions, and questions. We did not feel pressured to agree to terms that we were not comfortable with.
Simon also helped us select the tile, hardware, and other materials for our new bathrooms. We found him to be knowledgeable about style, color, and function, which we greatly appreciated because we truly did not know want we wanted.
During the construction process, Simon or his other partner came to our house almost each day in order to give instructions to their workers. They listened to our concerns and comments during this process, and they accommodated us as best they could.
They completed the work in a reasonable time-frame that fairly approximated what they originally had quoted to us. The quality of their work is very good, particularly their tile-work. There were a few surprises along the way, we must admit however most importantly, A-Best Remodeling has proven to be a most reliable company whom we can trust. Overall, we were happy with the results, and we would engage A-Best Remodeling and their crew again for future remodeling jobs in our home.
My husband and I wanted to thank you for helping us add a second story on our house. We were extremely happy to have your crew working here and found them to be not only professional but performed up to the highest quality of work. We appreciate all the work you put into making our house as beautiful as it is today. Your staff was always attentive and we always had someone to talk to!
I want to thank you for being a reliable contractor and for providing a quality job on our kitchen remodeling project. Your staff was thorough and professional and finished with a great project in no time at all! Your original design staff was accurate and professional and helped make the process extremely easy for us!
Thank you for turning my old bathroom into an new and improved bathroom! Every day I step into the bathroom I am amazed at wht your company was able to do to it. Your expertise in bathroom remodeling and your knowledge of what the best products for each specific area of the bathroom made our idea become reality!
Thank you for this great experience, and we look forward to working with you in the future!
I can't explain how pleased my wife and I are with the work A Best Remodeling and the team did at our home. We met with multiple contractors and because both my wife and I work a lot of time we didn't have time or the knowledge to manage and run the project, so we wanted someone we could really trust and a contractor to guide us through this remodel. We got really lucky finding A Best Remodeling. If you're looking for a construction company you can trust with A+ quality work these guys are the perfect team!


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(Ed) Thai Boys Found in Cave After NINE Days.
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P.S. Is there no Thai word for 'helicopter'? It was the only English word that popped out regularly.
Is there an English word for helicopter?
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"You can't promote principled anti-corruption action without pissing-off corrupt people!" - George Kent on Day one of the Trump Impeachment Hearings
If you don't like my posts, my opinions, or my directness then put me on your ignore list.
This will be of benefit to both of us; you won't have to take umbrage at my posts, and I won't have to waste my time talking to you... simples! !
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TVNZ reporting that the second phase of the rescue operation is under way, and that divers are starting to bring the next group of kids out.
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Their report says the coach is still inside.
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The BBC says they are keeping the rescued individuals' identities secret for now, so as not to cause anxiety to the remaining families.
Some say the strongest were out first, others, the weakest. One says it was a mixture of neither youngest or eldest, but the inbetweens.
The fifth boy is out
The first boy taken from the cave was Mongkol Boonpiem, 13, who emerged at 5.37pm local time.
He was in critical condition and needed urgent evacuation, a family friend told local media. His condition has reportedly since stabilised.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/ar...Thai-boys.html
The DAILY MAIL claims to know this by talking to a local insider.
The second boy was Prajak Sutham, known as Note. Number three was Nattawoot Thakamsai, a 14-year-old asthma sufferer whose parents have already lost a baby daughter to cancer.
Lastly came Pipat Bodhu, 15, aka Nick, who was not even in the team but came along as a friend of the goalkeeper.
It'll be interesting to see if DM have got it right, for once.
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Originally Posted by Vixen
How's that supposed to work?
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Originally Posted by sphenisc
None of it has been confirmed by official Thai sources:
There was a flurry of activity there as an ambulance arrived. It was thought to be carrying a fifth person brought out of the cave as the second phase of the operation began on Monday.
Thai officials are still not confirming reports that a fifth person has been rescued.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/44755093
The sixth boy is out
Two more expected in the next hour or two
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CNN reports that a total of 7 have been rescued so far, and that the coach is still in the cave.
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The same paper that I linked to above that said that the coach came out fourth, now says (with no retraction on the first article) that the coach is still back on the shelf.
Having said that, they reported that at about 4:30 all four of today's group were past the infamous "T" and at the base in Chamber 3.
My wife says Thai language TV is just as confused. One station reports the coach was taken out yesterday, another says he's still in there.
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One of the news stations is reporting that all four of today's lot are out and en route to (if not already at) the hospital. Purportedly one of the rescue team tweeted that the day's work is over.
CNN has reported the same number and has been leading the news-breaking all day, today (yesterday the Beeb was first with most stories).
The Thai language coverage here is all over the map, reporting every time an informant farts, evidently. The leading English paper lags far behind (the Bangkok Post) all of them today.
It should be emphasized that the news from everyone is informal. The government will likely have a press conference within an hour or so.
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BBC News reporting 7 or 8 out, but rescue still continuing.
It's now officially confirmed:
BREAKINGEight boys now out of cave
We have more details from a source within the rescue operation:
The other four people rescued today were all boys from the Wild Boars football team
This means that their 25-year-old coach remains inside the cave system
The four boys who came out today are cold, but otherwise in a good condition
Rescuers plan to bring out the remaining four boys and the coach on Tuesday
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The character of Alan Schaefer was Dutch. He would have been speaking Netherlandese, not German. The low-country folk tend to speak in short, guttural syllables, in order to get the information out there before the water closes over their heads again.
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The Austrians are similar, except that their speech must finish before they shove in another forkful of Sacher Tart.
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Originally, they said they were going to bring then out in groups of 4-3-3-3, but actually they have gone 4-4, The question now is, will they take extra staging tanks in and try to get the last five out in one day?
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More on two British cave divers who are helping the rescue effort:
Thai cave rescue: What we know about the divers leading the operation
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The movie that will inevitably be made from this is going to be 3.5 hours long, harrowing, either uplifting or heartbreaking, and generate Oscar nominations for whoever plays the coach, and the boy who portrays football player #6.
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And the twist will be........
it wasn't a cave!!!11!1.
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In the movie, the boys will be white, the coach will be black, the cave will be in South America, and the hero will be an American who recuses the group single-handed because the local authorities are totally hopeless.
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The 33 didn't make any money. I doubt Big Hollywood is coming after this story, particularly as there's a media industry here that I'll bet gets all the parents signed pretty quickly.
Yeah, it's got kids but if everyone gets out, there's kinda a no-tension-plot problem. The former Seal who died is probably the way to go, but I just don't see anyone spending big bucks. The 33 had star power and didn't turn a profit. Maybe if the Hong Kong/Shanghai folks get behind it, but someone better start playing up the Chinese heritage of the deceased guy. No one's old enough to have Jackie Chan play 'im, so they'd go with Jet Li, who with make-up might pass for Thai-Chinese.
More likely we'll see a rushed out flimsy Thai production, then an Aussie version highlighting the Aussie diver's contributions, and Lifetime TV will take twelve dollars from their next Bobby Beat Me But Now I'm Getting Better movie and make a made for tv version.
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Originally Posted by Blue Mountain
It's a rescue, in a hot sweaty jungle, with swimming, and no one has a character in a bikini?
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Scuttlebutt here, but with no official word, is that they're going to try for all five of them today.
We're getting a hodgepodge of mixed signals from the various supposedly official communications channels. Someone on the Seal team purportedly told a friend who told a friend that they want to get all five today and would start early. The former governor, now official mouthpiece and nanny, said last night after 9 that preparation for the next phase would be 20 hours. That'd put 'em heading out at five or six p.m. which is ridiculous.
And evidently super-rich famous foreigners are fine with us! Elon Musk was taken in up to chamber 3 yesterday. He donated his mini-sub to them for "future possible use".
It should be noted...
> The Thai press continues to emphasize "The Thai Navy Seal rescue" but without naming names is giving full credit to the help from foreigners. Gov't interviews are even more forthcoming; the press is afraid of its own shadow and makes sure to load Thai credit first. (Jail terms and shut-down papers and radio stations will do that for you, I guess.)
> The English-speaker wasn't native Thai. He grew up in Myanmar and had moved around to a number of schools. Reports now say that it was just the one kid talking to the divers who found them.
> The big story here about them widening the tight channel so divers could get through with tanks (prior to finding the boys) seems to have been made up to cover some dawdling. They are pushing the tanks through that final (coming out; going in it would be "initial") passage. Gossip radio up in Chiang Rai says that's why the Brit divers pushed ahead. They knew from experience that they had to continue exploring while the Seals were busily awaiting instructions.
> Our P.M. went up yesterday to lift spirits but not, they assure us, because he is running for re-election in "the election to be named later". Seems to have backfired. No one covered any of his visit.
Based on eight examples so far, it sounds like those full-face scuba masks are working out pretty well. Are these widely used in recreational diving, or are they primarily for unusual circumstances?
Originally Posted by Bob001
I SCUBA dive and I have yet to see one used. If you need to talk underwater, it would be essential.
I do wonder how they taught the kids to 'clear' a full face mask. Masks often leak and you lift it and blow out your nose to get the water out. Sometimes I do it on purpose to defog things. This would be pretty simple to teach a kid (for a half mask).
The full face one I imagine is harder to clear and would start to fill up in the exact location where you breathe. Then you'd need to learn to clear that part too. That's scary.
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They have started the effort to bring out the last 4 boys and the coach. Let's hope that the plan keeps going as well as it has so far.
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Elon Musk has arrived on scene and delivered his custom-made cave-rescue submarine, which probably won't be used.
Thanks, Elon!
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Originally Posted by arthwollipot
Very cool that he went!
He built it to spec for this cave, so I hope they allow him to test it out after the rescue is done. I'm sure he is excited to see how it performs!
He would need their divers, and they aren't exactly 'fresh', so maybe not.
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A lot of people are griping about this, claiming it's a publicity stunt. Screw that, he came with an actual sub. Why criticize him for that?
He didn't take up anyone's time, I don't see that he interfered with the rescue, what is the problem?
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10th July 2018, 12:25 AM #314
Originally Posted by Skeptic Ginger
Exactly. If he brought it there, it's because they wanted him to. The Thai military was strict about securing the area. I'm sure it could be useful for moving supplies or in case of injury(if they do any clean up).
Some could say he needs some good PR about now, but I think he would have done it anyway.
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#9 is out safely. 3 plus the coach to go.
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Plus, apparently, a doctor and three Navy divers who were staying with them. Although as these four are all experienced divers their passage back should be relatively straightforward.
ETA: Reuters now saying ten out in total.
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Because Musk-haters HAVE to hate him and anything he does.... its a compulsion with them.
He offers help so they hate him for that.
He doesn't offer help they would hate him for that too.
They just cannot help themselves.
Meanwhile, its just been reported that the 11th boy is out
I don't really know anything about the guy, but the Thai authorities must have been positive about it or he wouldn't have got near the place.
They say the submarine won't be used as it's not needed, but that's because the system they're using is working. It's very hazardous though and suppose they'd run into problems? The sub might have saved lives in that event. In a situation like this, multiple reduncancies and back-up plans are not exactly a bad idea.
Tweets from an Australian news agency saying all the trapped children and the coach are out and they're just getting the doctor and the Navy divers that stayed with them out now.


"we don't want to prevent you from comfortably existing in public because you're *trans*! we just want to prevent you from comfortably existing in public because you're poor! we're very woke"
@lavender that reminds me when Twitter explicitly said that being poor is an excuse to be discriminated against and made wonky examples of "if they're poor, you can be racist if you make it obvious you discriminate against them being poor though"
@lavender Been thinking about this, and about how the move from physical keys to code-entry keypads on "customers only" bathroom doors seems like having a lot of room to be subverted.
@lavender this... still strikes me better than most places.
it causes mixed feelings in me nevertheless.
@lavender @anarchist_rabbit calling a single user bathroom "all gender" isn't progressive... it's what should've been done from the beginning. How and why did they ever get binary gender labels???
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Dubai Airspace Faces Temporary Shutdown Due To Unofficial Drones • Officials said that the drones were flown for recreational purpose by members of the public
Air traffic in Dubai was halted temporarily for around 55 minutes on early Friday morning due to the presence of few unofficial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones in the airspace, state news agency WAM said.
Officials said that the drones were flown for recreational purpose by members of the public and that they were not part of an authorized exercise.
Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, director-general of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), and CEO of Dubai Air Navigation Services, labelled such acts as "irresponsible" and warned that unauthorized drones could endanger the safety of air passengers.
"These UAVs are strictly prohibited in Dubai airspace for any purpose without a prior permit from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority," he said.
The official also warned that legal action will be taken against offenders found flouting the rules that compromised the safety of the airspace.
Major General Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, assistant to Dubai Police commander-in-general for exits affairs, said that authorities have taken all precautionary measures in line with international standards to ensure the safety of air navigation and diverted planes to Al Maktoum Airport.
He urged members of the community to observe laws and regulations when flying drones and to avoid blocking air traffic passage to ensure the safety of air aviation in the emirate.
Dubai's airspace is one of the busiest in the UAE with air traffic growing at an average of seven percent, according to DCAA.
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From the This Must Be the Place series, a lovely short film about the Prime Burger Restaurant in midtown Manhattan. The restaurant opened in 1938 and one of the servers, Artie, has been there since 1952.
For many of the guys that work here, the restaurant is like a second home — some of them have been slinging burgers, making shakes, and waiting on customers at this location for decades. Opened in 1938, the place hasn't been altered since the early '60s, and it looks all the better for it. Here the waiters and workers of Prime Burger discuss their views on their chosen profession, and the unique nature of the place itself.
Update: Over at Serious Eats, Ed Levine gives some advice on how to order properly at Prime Burger.
So why the need to order right? Because to keep up with the fast food chains, the DiMicelis started par-broiling their burgers. Par-broiling produces a less juicy burger. So when you order at Prime Burger specify you want your burger ($5.25 for a hamburger, $5.95 for a cheeseburger) made from scratch, and that you're willing to wait the extra few minutes.


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Watching democracy burn, part 4
If we don't change the system, the system is going to break
President of the United States Donald Trump speaking at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.
Gage Skidmore
Jeffrey Billman
If the stars align just right next November, Donald Trump could lose the popular vote by as much as five points and still win the White House, according to an analysis The New York Times' Upshot blog published Friday. If that happened, Republicans would likely control the Senate and might retake the House even if they receive fewer votes than Democrats.
Over the next two decades, such disparities between votes and outcomes are likely to become more common — and prominent.
By 2040, 70 percent of America's population is expected to live in just 15 states. That means that the other 30 percent — largely white, rural and conservative — will control the Senate and have an even greater say in the Electoral College. Meanwhile, partisan gerrymandering, blessed by the Supreme Court last month, will allow conservative legislatures to weaken Democratic representation in Congress.
So as Baby Boomers die and Gen Z grows up, the U.S. could become more ideologically progressive but remain, if not conservative, then stagnant, held hostage by a shrinking Republican base riven with status anxiety and plagued by strains of racism and nativism that grow more pronounced as the country grows less pale. The government will be left impotent unable or unwilling to address crises like climate change and social inequality. The Democratic coalition, frustrated by its fecklessness, will radicalize and rupture. And eventually, the whole system will just break.
I wish that scenario were more far-fetched.
By design, the American system is resistant toward progressive reform. The exceptions prove the rule: It took the Civil War to pass the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments. It took the Great Depression to get the New Deal. It took the decades-long civil rights movement (and JFK's assassination) to enact the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts and the Great Society. And it took a financial collapse for Barack Obama to push through even modest financial and health care reforms in the face of unprecedented Republican obstruction.
That was before the Tea Party captured the GOP. Before the U.S. nearly defaulted on its debt. Before Trump won his party's nomination. Before Mitch McConnell denied Merrick Garland a Senate hearing. Before things really went off the rails.
Donald Trump didn't break American democracy; he'd never have become president had it been healthy. Nor did he break the Republican Party. But he found in the GOP a sickness ripe for exploitation — a fear of the future, of social and economic upheaval. And he spoke to it in a language it understood — and, importantly, a language that made its enemies apoplectic, which, in turn, bonded its members, who saw themselves as victims of elites who scorned their values and traditions.
This is how Trump — a braggadocious libertine who dodged the draft, screwed porn stars and has golden toilets in his Manhattan penthouse — became the voice of Christian Middle America: He appealed to grievance. He promised order. He scapegoated immigrants and minorities.
This is Demagoguery 101, nothing original. But it didn't need to be. Nor did Trump need to be a good salesman to sell it. He simply shoveled bullshit they were desperate to hear. If he didn't do it, someone else would have. Trump was supply meeting demand. When Trump is gone, the demand will remain.
That's why sticking to the old norms and hoping the other side eventually comes to its senses is fantasy. There's no accommodating the bone-chilling proto-fascism we watched in North Carolina last Wednesday, when several thousand white people at Trump's rally chanted for the deportation of a Somali-American member of Congress who had dared criticize Dear Leader.
The rot that Trump has fomented needs to be ripped out root and branch.
Saving our democracy begins with — and may depend on — defeating him. But that's just the first step of a larger project. We must also take on the antidemocratic anachronisms that could prevent us from rising to the immense challenges ahead — e.g., climate change, which won't wait for the GOP to get its shit together.
Should Democrats retake Washington, they could begin with a law requiring nonpartisan redistricting, banning voter ID, restoring voting rights for former felons and creating an Election Day holiday. Then grant statehood to Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Then eliminate the Senate filibuster. After that, encourage states to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (Only 74 electoral votes to go!)
David Faris, the author of "It's Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics," says Democrats should go further: increase the size of Congress, split California into seven states to give it a larger (and bluer) presence in the Senate, and add more Supreme Court justices and then stack the court with liberals.
None of that requires a constitutional amendment, just one good election and political will.
To Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, the authors of "How Democracies Die," which I discussed in the first three parts of this series, such an escalation will only make things worse. But to Faris, the choice is simple: fight back or get run over.
To be sure, what Faris is proposing is a point of no return. But these rules entrench a status quo that's increasingly unrepresentative and unresponsive, especially for people of color.
As Harvard political scientist Danielle Allen wrote in The Washington Post after the deadly white-supremacist march in Charlottesville in 2017, the U.S. is trying to do something that's never been done: "The simple fact of the matter is that the world has never built a multiethnic democracy in which no particular ethnic group is in the majority and where political equality, social equality and economies that empower all have been achieved."
Maybe a system of government devised 230 years ago — when slavery was legal, white supremacy was a given, the country's population numbered less than 4 million and the very concept of liberal democracy was new and untested — could use a touch-up.
As Levitsky and Ziblatt point out, there's nothing magical about the Constitution. For two centuries, its words have been held together by norms. Now those norms are being eviscerated in the service of illiberalism.
So perhaps the way to salvage the American experiment isn't through blind fidelity to the past, but by making our democracy more democratic.
(Jeffrey Billman is the editor of INDY Week, in Durham, North Carolina.)
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The point of democracy was that people vote based on ideas...not a racial headcount where people vote based on what side of the ethic civil war they are on. If it comes to that we already have a non functional government.
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Annually, applications are due by the first of February. Applications must be submitted with the nomination and all letters of endorsement at one time. Please email Info@GirlScotusToday.org with any questions.
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This award is for short-term or episodic community volunteers, typically working with a program or event, but could include interns as well.
Volunteer and Membership Year Pin Service Units or individuals may purchase membership year numerals and volunteer year pins (5-15 years) as they are earned. The council purchases volunteer pins for 20+ years and honor these volunteers at the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Celebration.


The Swiss company says the acquisition would "enhance its position in global infant nutrition".
The Swiss food giant Nestlé has agreed to acquire the US-based Pfizer Nutrition for $11.85bn, in a bid to enhance its global infant nutrition business.
Pfizer Nutrition, formerly Wyeth Nutrition, is a developer of nutritional products that are scientifically designed to help meet the needs of infants and young children, as well as pregnant and lactating mothers.
The deal will help Nestlé boost sales in emerging markets, where Pfizer Nutrition derives 85 per cent of its sales. Nestlé estimates Pfizer Nutrition's 2012 sales at $2.4bn.
Infant nutrition has been at the heart of our company since it was founded in 1866. Pfizer Nutrition is an excellent strategic fit and this acquisition underlines our commitment to be the world's leading nutrition, health and wellness company. Its strong brands and product portfolio, its talented people dedicated to the success of its business, together with its geographic presence . . . will complement our existing infant nutrition business perfectly.
Pfizer Nutrition will be able to combine well-known brands such as S-26 Gold, SMA and Promil with Nestlé's existing portfolio of successful brands such as Nan, Gerber, Lactogen, Nestogen and Cerelac.


Malignant melanoma is a highly aggressive form of skin cancer responsible for the majority of skin cancer-related deaths. Recent insight into the heterogeneous nature of melanoma suggests more personalised treatments may be necessary to overcome drug resistance and improve patient care. To this end, reliable molecular signatures that can accurately predict treatment responsiveness need to be identified. In this study, we applied multiplex phosphoproteomic profiling across a panel of 24 melanoma cell lines with different disease-relevant mutations, to predict responsiveness to MEK inhibitor trametinib. Supported by multivariate statistical analysis and multidimensional pattern recognition algorithms, the responsiveness of individual cell lines to trametinib could be predicted with high accuracy (83% correct predictions), independent of mutation status. We also successfully employed this approach to case specifically predict whether individual melanoma cell lines could be sensitised to trametinib. Our predictions identified that combining MEK inhibition with selective targeting of c-JUN and/or FAK, using siRNA-based depletion or pharmacological inhibitors, sensitised resistant cell lines and significantly enhanced treatment efficacy. Our study indicates that multiplex proteomic analyses coupled with pattern recognition approaches could assist in personalising trametinib-based treatment decisions in the future.
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LGA, MR, DK, PA and TS receive funding through the EU Horizon 2020 MEL-PLEX program (grant agreement #642295). LGA also receives funding through the Horizon 2020 SyMBioSys program (grant agreement #675585). LGA and VP also receives funding from European Union and Greek National Funds through the Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, under the call Research-Create-Innovate (project code:T1EDK-03532). MR also receives support from the German Research Foundation (FOR2036; MO 3226/1–1) and the Health Research Board Ireland (HRA POR 2013 245). DK also receives funding from Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF: FKZ 031A423A, Melanoma Sensitivity). TS also receives funding from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR: BMBF/BM/7643621, Melanoma Sensitivity). The authors wish to thank Prof Thomas Brunner (University of Konstanz, Germany) for helpful advice.
Correspondence to Leonidas G. Alexopoulos.


BBC World Service - Science in Action, Antarctic Ozone Hole Is Finally Closing, Is nanotechnology the saviour of modern art?
Is nanotechnology the saviour of modern art?
Dr Rob Thompson explores science being applied in that most unusual of disciplines, art. Meeting up with members of the European NanoRestArt project Rob learns how experimental materials have led to modern art being some of the most vulnerable pieces of our cultural heritage. Could science and nanotechnology come to the rescue and should they?
Why did scientists reanimate a deceased pig brain?
Black hole image: Why does it look like an orange ring?


DuPont Registry features the Elk River Club.
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*This article first appeared in the Guardian Masterclass Blog.
With Brexit negotiations constantly in the news, everyone has become an expert and has an opinion on what David Davis needs to do to get a good deal. But are they right? Do these beermat philosophers really know what they are talking about?
Negotiation is a much-researched topic, and projects like the Harvard Program on Negotiation have built extensive bodies of work, studying what actually works in practice and revealing a number of common misconceptions on the subject.
So let's have a look at some of the commonly held negotiation beliefs research has shown to be wrong.
Perhaps the most common myth is that to be a good negotiator, you need to be tough and never budge an inch from your position. There are many problems with this approach. First, if both sides are tough negotiators and nobody budges, nobody gets a deal: a deal that could benefit both parties is lost because neither side is willing to shift.
Alternatively, if the sides do begrudgingly move to meet somewhere in the middle, you can end up with a result where neither side is happy. For example, one side could walk away thinking they sold something for a steal and the other side may still believe they paid too much.
Being a tough negotiator, you may also get a reputation and people will either not want to work with you or – if they really have to – factor it in accordingly. That 20% discount you got? Well, maybe unbeknown to you, they had first hiked the price up by 30%.
We are often told we should not give the other side too much information because they will use it against us. In actual fact, studies show that the more information is shared, the better the solution reached.
Trust is very important in negotiation – the greater the trust, the better the outcome – and the best way of developing trust is by showing it. In other words, share some information. Obviously, you should not be too naïve, but in general, sharing information is a good thing.
A lot of the conversation around negotiations is about who has the power. But in actual fact, if power is a factor, the deal is already on shaky ground.
Let's say you have all the power in a situation and you want to push something through just because you can – even though the other side does not want it. What will happen is they will find a way to even things up.
The horsemeat scandal is a great example of this: supermarkets used their muscle to push through terms that were unprofitable for the supplier, so the supplier simply swapped the beef for horsemeat. The win-lose approach rapidly becomes lose-lose.
Everybody has their favourite negotiation tactic – good cop-bad cop, take it or leave it, a deadline – and there are many more. But they don't work. Correction: they work, once. And once only. Because afterwards that other person will never trust you again. It's like clickbait – you fall for it once and never again.
However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't think through what you are going to say. But tricks are likely to be counterproductive in the long run.
The myths above are mostly held by "tough" negotiators. But "nice guys" have myths of their own, too. For example, that it's all about compromise. Actually, good negotiators avoid compromise. Instead, they see negotiation as a process to create extra value, so all parties are better off and no one has to compromise. It's the 1 + 1 = 3 solution.
Compromise takes place when the desired outcomes are mutually exclusive, but the best negotiators know that if you dig deep enough, this is rarely the case. This is not to say "never compromise" – but compromise should be the last resort.
So next time someone is giving you advice on how to negotiate, it's always worth checking it against the research. Maybe your old-school adviser is not actually giving you best practice after all?
Is your body language setting you up to lose in negotiation?


Laurence Anyways, il film di Xavier Dolan, dal 16 giugno al cinema.
Lars von Trier says even he doesn't understand this movie. Watched on February 4.
Can't stand this macabre movie, but I find the graphics of this poster amazing!
Richard Paradise, executive director of the Martha's Vineyard Film Society, is no greenhorn when it comes to the film festival business.
Annecy International Animation Film Festival: a whole programme for GOBELINS !


This Junior Lab Coat from Aeromax is perfect for your budding scientist, doctor, or vet! The 3/4 length coat is made of dacron/cotton blend for a durable, lightweight feel that's machine washable. It includes three front pockets, just like a real lab coat. Available in multiple sizes. Great for dress-up or as a real lab coat. Please note: this item is the lab coat only; stethoscope and reflector are not included.


In The West Against the People, the accompanying essay to Mary Ocher's latest same-titled LP, Ocher explores the notion of 'the West' as an ideological entity. Within her brief socio-political analysis 'the West' is a term which signifies the 'first world': the lands of the white European and his descendants. A territory which, once threatened by industrialisation's machines, now directs the same fears towards the immigrant. A place intent on building walls, and where financial exploitation "is an ongoing war of the strong against the weaker." Aptly reflecting the troubling state of today's global political climate, the poignancy of Ocher's words cannot be understated, and provide the perfect preface to a record of intricately crafted ideas.
Whilst emotively powerful throughout, it is in the album's softer touches where Ocher is particularly mesmerising. Appearing twice on the album, To the Light feels undeniably pivotal. Ocher's once warped bubbling vocals ring clear in the track's second stripped-back piano version. Beautifully haunting in its simplicity, a symbol of hope and clarity turns into emptiness as Ocher echoes, "They run to the light and find nothing." Arms is equally as stirring, its music video further heightening Ocher's stark lyricism. Standing beside armed soldiers in various everyday settings in her former homeland of Israel, Ocher sings on top of softly stuttering synths, "No one will mess with us, we're holding arms/Travelling on the bus, we're holding arms." Highlighting the prevalence of weapons in everyday reality, Ocher exposes the ironic invisibility of violence in a militarised society.
Impressive in its wide-reaching instrumentals, The West Against the People is masterful in its ease at switching between contrasting tones and styles. Whether it be the reverberating drones of Firstling Pt. 2, the layering of abstracted wailing vocals over staccato synths in The Irrevocable Temple of Knowledge or the digital inflections of Felix Kubin collaboration Wulkania, each sound feels an essential component. Charged with political insight and experimental craftsmanship, The West Against the People is both a complex and demanding record, and one which is difficult to forget.


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New Brighton: 'No one is anonymous'
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A girl hula hooping in her living room while her heavily tattooed father plays with her little brother; the local tattoo artist in full moko; street art that pokes fun at Minister Gerry Brownlee and even two women taking their horse for a ride at the New Brighton Seaside Market.
These are the images captured by three Canterbury University students, as part of a photo documentary, which tells the story of the community that stretches from Southshore to Waimairi Beach.
Janneth Gil, Tegan Hollis-Ristow and Rachel Pugh spent a year taking thousands of photos, to make "The Edge of the East".
Ms Hollis-Ristow said she had not witnessed something as close as the community in New Brighton.
"They have a really interesting spirit," said Ms Hollis-Ristow.
"They're almost segregated out from Christchurch because they're really community-minded. No one in the community is really anonymous."
The documentary was part of a five-year photo project in collaboration with Christchurch City Libraries. A different area is explored each year in an effort to showcase the post-earthquake city.
"Before we started the project, I had a not very accurate vision of New Brighton. I would never go there except for the market," said Ms Gil.
"But now there's just so many events and things happening, and I really love the place, I love the people."
Halswell was the subject of the series in 2015, and next year's project would look at the north of the city.
To view the photo documentary go to https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/the-christchurch-documentary-project/
So where do we see the photos? Are they exhibiting them?
Shelley Robinson February 13, 2017 at 7:47 am
Kia ora Sarah, thanks for your comment. The hyperlink should work now – apologies! Shelley


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Home > Smartphones > Samsung Galaxy A12s (SM-A127F) with Exynos 850 SoC and 4GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench
Samsung Galaxy A12s (SM-A127F) with Exynos 850 SoC and 4GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench
August 7, 2021 August 7, 2021 Jack Robbins
Upcoming Samsung Galaxy A12s with key specifications spotted on Geekbench. It could be a variant of Galaxy A12 with a different processor.
Samsung is reportedly in the works to launch a new variant of the Galaxy A12 which will be called Galaxy A12s. The smartphone carries model number SM-A127F. Today, we have spotted the Galaxy A12s on benchmarking site Geekbench along with some of its key specifications.
As per the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy A12s is powered by Samsung's in-house Exynos 850 chipset coupled with 4GB RAM. We are likely to see more RAM variants at the launch. The smartphone boots Android 11 out of the box and is likely to come with One UI 3.1 skin at the top. When tested on Geekbench v5, it managed to pull off 184 points in the single-core test and 1,022 points in the multi-core test.
The Galaxy A12s was recently spotted on Google Play Console listing with 3GB RAM. It also reveals that the phone has 120×1339 pixels resolution and supports a fingerprint scanner which is likely to be integrated with the power button. The support page for the phone is already live on Samsung's Philippines website, thereby hinting at an imminent launch.
Reliable tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore claims that the upcoming Galaxy A12s is nothing but the original Galaxy A12 with a different chipset. The Galaxy A12 released last year is powered by Helio P35 SoC, while the A12s will get Exynos 850 SoC. He also revealed that the phone will come in three colors – Black, White, and Blue. The 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is said to have a €180 (roughly $212) price tag and the 4GB RAM + 128GB may be priced at €200 (roughly $235). The renders shared by Sudhanshu resemble the Galaxy A12, so no design changes are being made to the "s" variant.
-Exynos 850
-Black, White, Blue
-Android 11
-All other specs will remain similar to Galaxy A12
-4GB+64GB: €180
-4GB+128GB: €200 pic.twitter.com/mbB1hJDmaR
— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) July 15, 2021
In the recent past, the Galaxy A12s has bagged approval from Bluetooth SIG, Thailand's NBTC, Indonesia's TKDN, GCF, and US FCC, and India's BIS. Getting multiple certifications hints that we are not far away from the launch.
Samsung Galaxy A12 specifications
Galaxy A12 offers a 6.5-inch IPS display with a 20:9 ratio and a waterdrop notch style 8MP selfie camera. The square-shaped camera module on the back includes a 48MP primary shooter, a 5MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor.
The Galaxy A12 packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging over a USB Type-C port. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated with the power button. Connectivity options include – 4G LTE, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth v5.0, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Tilt-shift + Thom Yorke + Tokyo = awesome. TOKYO SLO-MODE from alex lee on Vimeo.
Ever wanted to be in a toilet room that yodels at you and kisses your ankles?
An absolutely adorable Japanese animation about a girl who loses her dog and goes on an adventure to find him. Very similar to Miyazaki's work, the guy behind Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke.


Figures from the DVSA have revealed that over four times the number of diesel cars have failed the MOT test since the introduction of new emissions testing rules.
An MOT "major fault" calls for the vehicle to repaired immediately and can not be legally driven on the road until it has fully passed it's MOT. Not having a valid MOT can result of a fine of up to £1000.
As you can clearly see from the figures above, the new MOT rule has seen over a four fold rise in the number of vehicles failing the MOT test due to the new rules.
These figures not only reveal an increase of over 411% for diesel car MOT failures, they could uncover the sheer extent of emissions cheating by owners having their DPF filters illegally removed. Many may argue that they didn't realise DPF removal would one day come back to bite them or that they had bought a car without realising that the DPF filter has been removed. Either way, it's the owners responsibly to ensure the road worthiness of a car, during ownership and when looking to buy.
Yes, DPF filters are expensive. They do go wrong and in early Euro5 and even some Euro6 cars (looking at you Nissan / Renault) poor design compounded the issue. This isn't an excuse or justification to removal a vital component that helps curtail the cancerous emissions being belched out of diesel cars.
We recommend that anyone looking to buy a diesel powered car (yes, people are still buying them) should have the car inspected before handing over the cash. DPF filters can be extremely expensive, sometimes costing more than the vehicle itself.
As for the MOT test as a whole, the figures since the MOT changes came into force remain steady with an eye opening failure rate of 33.2% for diesel vehicles and 34.7% for their petrol counterparts.
We can't say that we didn't see this coming. DPF filter removal services littered owners club forums, facebook groups and even google adverts for years up to these changes to the MOT test. Unfortunately, for many owners may now face either a hefty bill for the refitting of a brand new DPF or the stark reality that their beloved cancer machine is no longer economical to repair.
Either way. We all benefit.
What do you think about the new MOT test? Was it all too little too late? Have you been faced with a bill for a new DPF after having it "deleted". Did you buy a car unknowing that the DPF had been illegally removed? Let us know in the comments below.