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Dollar under pressure as prospect of more stimulus stokes optimism
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By Tom Westbrook
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar slipped and riskier currencies rallied on Tuesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve prepared to start its corporate bond buying scheme, while a report flagging the possibility of more fiscal stimulus helped underpin investor sentiment.
The Fed said it would start purchasing corporate debt on Tuesday as part of an already announced stimulus scheme, and launched its Main Street Lending Program for businesses.
The move boosted confidence across asset classes and underpinned risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars.
Investor sentiment was further lifted by a Bloomberg News report saying that President Donald Trump's administration is mulling a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure programme to boost the economy, citing anonymous sources.
Taken together, the news served as more proof that authorities will "do what it takes" to get the world's biggest economy back on track, said Imre Speizer, FX analyst at Westpac in Auckland.
Against a basket of currencies the dollar (=USD) was broadly steady at 96.489, about 1% below Monday's high of 97.396. The greenback slipped against most Asian currencies. [EMRG/FRX]
The Australian dollar extended gains made late on Monday to hit $0.6977, two cents or almost 3% above the two-week low it touched a day ago. The New Zealand dollar briefly pushed above 65 cents to $0.6508. [AUD/]
Elsewhere, the euro (EUR=) edged up to $1.1343 and sterling rose 0.6% to test its 200-day moving average at $1.2680.
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The Fed will make its corporate debt purchases in the secondary market, and said it would also be buying bonds directly from issuers "in the near future". The combined size of the primary and secondary programmes is up to $750 billion.
Individual investment grade bonds, with a remaining maturity of five years or less, are eligible for Fed purchase.
While Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) figures showed that represented only a small percentage of the U.S. corporate debt universe, it proved enough on Tuesday to support investor confidence.
"It just seems to reinforce that message that you shouldn't and can't fight the Fed here, and everything follows from that really," said National Australia Bank (OTC:NABZY) head of FX strategy Ray Attrill.
Still, markets have a wary eye on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Senate Banking Committee testimony at 1400 GMT, given his gloomy view on the economic outlook, and on the coronavirus' spread.
Concerns about the depth of economic damage and a growing second wave of infections triggered a sell-off in riskier assets last week and during Monday's Asian session.
While the Japanese yen was a touch weaker on the day at 107.44 on Tuesday, it has again settled into ranges held since April, suggesting some investors remained cautious.
The Bank of Japan kept monetary settings steady on Tuesday and stuck to its view that the economy will gradually recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Haruhiko Kuroda is due to hold a news conference at 0630 GMT.
Global cases of the novel coronavirus reached over 8 million on Monday, as infections surge in Latin America and the United States and China grapple with fresh outbreaks.
Beijing has banned high-risk people from leaving the Chinese capital to stop the spread of a fresh outbreak, while New Zealand reported two new cases related to recent travel from the UK, ending a 24-day streak of no new infections in the country.
Later on Tuesday, British labour market data due around 0600 GMT may also offer clues as to the Bank of England's next move at its Thursday meeting.
Traders are expecting it will expand its asset-purchasing programme by around 100 billion pounds ($126 billion).
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Mitch McConnell Thanks the People Who Helped the GOP Most With Kavanaugh's Confirmation
By streiff | 3:55 PM on October 06, 2018
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave an interview to the Washington Post before the anticipated confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. There were a couple of noteworthy things in the interview.
In an interview with The Washington Post ahead of Kavanaugh's near-certain confirmation on Saturday afternoon, the Kentucky Republican again underscored his confidence in Kavanaugh's innocence while decrying the "mob" of protesters who had descended on GOP senators. McConnell also said he didn't know he had the votes until senators were actually on the floor and voting.
"I never thought Judge Kavanaugh would withdraw," McConnell said during the interview with The Post. "When your integrity is attacked like his was, a withdrawal was certainly no solution to that, so we were in the fight to the finish."
I rate that sort of true and maybe not so true. I doubt seriously that McConnell was sure that Kavanaugh wouldn't withdraw until it became obvious when he was launched onto Fox News on Monday night that the White House was prepared to fight. I also doubt that McConnell called for the vote today without being close to mathematically certain that he had the votes. If the nomination failed, then the loss would be his and there would be hell to pay in November as winnable seats slipped into the Democrat column because of lack of GOP base enthusiasm.
The second part was a lot more fun.
"It's been a great political gift for us. The tactics have energized our base," he said, adding: "I want to thank the mob, because they've done the one thing we were having trouble doing, which was energizing our base."
This, I think, is true. The past two weeks have seen substantial GOP advances in enthusiasm and it has seen some struggling GOP candidates in Senate races move into a lead. I think the people trying to stop Kavanaugh have overplayed the #MeToo hand to the extent that they are demanding that fundamental values, like "proof," and "presumption of innocence," and "fair play," have all been kicked to the curb in the service of making women a privileged class who presumably can neither lie nor be challenged.
When the books are closed on the 2018 mid-term, I think we will look back and see that this was the point where the GOP base realized the what was at risk and realized their personal stake in keeping these loonies from gaining power.
I'd say Mitch McConnell learned to troll from Trump, but like Bob's Big Boy, dude's been here all along, making quality trolls and serving them out to people who don't even want them. https://t.co/ltoX0LTiI5
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Ira takes a Medieval scholar from the University of Chicago, Michael Camille, to Medieval Times — a chain of fake castles where visitors eat Medieval food and drink Medieval Pepsi and watch a supposed recreation of a Medieval jousting tournament. The scholar finds that there are many historical inaccuracies, but that Medieval Times does capture something essential and interesting about the spirit of the Middle Ages. (19 minutes)
Postscript: Sadly, Michael Camille, the wonderful scholar in this story, passed away in 2002. You can read about Camille at the University of Chicago website, or on the UK's Guardian Unlimited website. Michael's books are still in print, though aimed at an academic audience. The one that touches most directly on the things he talks about on our show is Image on the Edge: The Margins of Medieval Art (Reaktion Books - Essays in Art and Culture).
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Q: Bound of Chebyshev polynomials I'm learning about Chebyshev polynomial (First kind) $T_n$ and I'm confusing with this problem:
" Prove that with all $n>5$ we have this inequality:
$\vert(\sqrt 3)^{n}\cdot T_n(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt 3})\vert >1$ "

A: The combinatorial facts needed are that if $n=2k$, ${n \choose 2}=2$ iff $n=2$.
This means that $\Re (1+i\sqrt 2)^{2N}=-1$ iff $N=2$ (all other terms in the expansion are divisible by $4$)
For $n=4m+1$, if $\nu_2(n-1)=k \ge 2$ ($\nu_2$ being the $2$ valuation so highest power of $2$ dividing the number) then $\nu_2{n-1 \choose 2^q}=k-q, q \le k$ so $2^{2^{q-1}}{n-1 \choose 2^q}$ divides by $2^{k+1}$ for $q \ge 3$ and then $2^r{n-1 \choose 2r}$ divides by $2^{k+1}$ for any $r \ge 3$ since${n-1 \choose 2^q}$ are local minima as is easily seen by writing the combinations out.
This means that if $n=4m+1$ the only way  $\Re (1+i\sqrt 2)^{4N+1}=1$ iff $N=1,5$ (as all terms except $2{4N+1 \choose 2}, 4{4N+1\choose 4}$ divide by a higher power of $2$ hence to get $1$ either $4N+1=1$ or $2{4N+1 \choose 2}=4{4N+1\choose 4}$ so $4N+1=5$
Let $a_n=T_n(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt 3})$. The recurrence for $T_n(x)=\cos n\theta, x=\cos \theta, -1 \le x \le 1$ is $T_{n+1}(x)-2xT_n(x)+T_{n-1}(x)=0, T_0(x)=1, T_1(x)=x$ so,
$a_{n+1}-\frac{2}{\sqrt 3}a_n+a_{n-1}=0, a_0=1, a_1=\frac{1}{\sqrt 3}$
Solving the recurrence we get $a_n=\frac{1}{2}(c^n+\bar c^n), c=\frac{\sqrt 3 + i\sqrt 6}{3}$, so
$|\vert(\sqrt 3)^{n}\cdot T_n(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt 3})\vert =|\frac{1}{2}(b^n+\bar b^n)|=|\Re b^n|, b=1+i \sqrt 2$.
Now clearly $|\Re b^n|$ is an odd integer so we need to show that it is not $\pm 1$ when $n >5$ (note that it is $1$ for $n=5$)
If $\Re b^n=-1$ then $b^{2n}+2b^n+3^n=0$ so $x^2-2x+3/x^{2n}+2x^n+3^n$ and with $x=-1$ we get $n$ even hence the first paragraph shows $n=2$
If $\Re b^n=1$ then $b^{2n}-2b^n+3^n=0$ so $x^2-2x+3/x^{2n}-2x^n+3^n$ and with $x=-1$ we get $n$ odd hence the first paragraph shows $n=1,5$ (as ${n \choose 2}$ must be even since the next term in the expansion of $\Re (1+i\sqrt 2)^{n}$ is divisible by $4$, $n=4N+1$)
Done!
Notes: I would love an easier solution than the above - finding a solution is equivalent (by taking norms) to showing that the Diophantine equation $3^n=2q^2+1$ has only $(1,1),(2,2), (5,11)$ as roots in non zero positive integers, but I do not see a direct approach to that. Also as $T_n$ has $n$ roots at the appropriate rational multiples of $\pi$, the problem essentially requires showing that $\cos^{-1} \frac{1}{\sqrt 3}$ stays away far enough from those numbers, so the problem is definitely non-trivial.

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HomeFrench Open Live Streaming 2021 – Watch Tennis from Roland-Garros Live
French Open Live Streaming 2021 – Watch Tennis from Roland-Garros Live
Latest 2021 French Open Live Streaming
The French Open, also known as Roland Garros tournament, is one of the four Grand Slams tennis tournaments in the world. It is also the only premier level event that is played on clay and below you can get all the information on how to watch the 2021 French Open live streaming & on TV.
Looking to watch the French Open 2021 live streaming online?
For tennis fans in the UK, Europe, Australia & elsewhere go to bet365 > Tennis > Live Streaming here* to watch & bet on the Grand Slam, ATP & WTA tennis live.
Owing to the slow-playing clay surfaces and the seven rounds required to win the tournament, French Open is considered to be one of the most physically demanding tournaments in the world.
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About the French Open Venue, Stade Roland Garros
Annually played in Paris, the tennis at Roland-Garros draws in scores of spectators and world class tennis athletes, who are looking to become better players by competing on a tricky surface and there are millions of others who tune in online to watch Roland Garros live streaming for all the key matches.
Typically, the French Open tennis tournament is preceded by a series of clay tournaments, all meant to build momentum and help players get accustomed to the clay surface.
This year, because of the unusual circumstances, the French Open will be played at a later date with a fewer build-up competitions before it. Live streaming of all those clay events including the French Open can be watched using the methods mentioned below.
Interestingly, majority of these tennis tournaments in the 'French Open' series are premier level events, offering a 1000 points to the victor.
These tennis tournaments are Monte-Carlo Masters, Madrid Open and Italian Open, and are in no way any less intense and demanding than the Roland Garros.
These events, along with other 250 and 500 series tennis tournaments, are played across Europe itself but this second Grand Slam of the year is the big prize and the French Open live streams are much-sought after as a result of this.
We are still to get the schedule for the 2021 French Open. With the pandemic still around, one can expect a few tweaks to the men's and women's tennis calendars and that could have a bearing on when the upcoming French Open will be scheduled.
The earlier schedule for the 2020 year's edition meant the French Open live streaming was to begin from Sunday, May 24 when its first round matches were to be played all the way up to the French Open final live stream on Sunday, June 7 at Roland-Garros.
This changed because of the pandemic issues.
The 2020 French Open was rescheduled to be played as the season's final Grand Slam after the US Open. The tournament qualifiers began from September 21 with its opening rounds on the following Sunday and the men's singles final was then played on October 11.
Here's the schedule for the 2020 French Open:
September 21-26: Qualifiers
September 27-29: Round 1
September 30-October 1: Round 2
October 2-3: Round 3
October 6-7: Quarter-Finals
October 8-9: Semi-Finals
October 10: Women's Singles Final
October 11: Men's Singles Final
There are multiple ways to watch the French Open live streams. Here're some of which you could try.
You can live stream all matches of French Open at bet365.com, i.e. you can watch (and bet) on the French Open 2021 live streaming with the aforementioned. Bet365 is one of the most trusted bookmakers in the world and live stream more than 80,000 sports event all around the year including tennis streams of ATP, WTA and Grand Slam competitions.
So by using the process to sign up with them to watch the French Open, you can also watch the live streaming of multiple other tennis tournaments all year round.
These are the simple steps:
Go to www.bet365.com
Register with www.bet365.com. You can also log in to you account.
If it's not done already, pre-fund your account by depositing £10 (or equivalent currency). You can either let that remain in your account or you should have wagered on a match in the past 24 hours before the start of this Roland Garros live streaming
Select the French Open live streaming free option by clicking on Live Streaming on the top
In order to avail of the tennis live streaming service, this site requires you to register with them and then either deposit a sum of $10 into your account (or register as mentioned here) or watch French Open live streaming by betting on any sport in the past 24 hours. Remember geo-restrictions might apply.
The other option to be able to watch the French Open live is very similar to the above. You will need to sign up with Unibet to make an account with them and once you have funded that account by depositing some money, you can start watching the live stream of this competition. Sign up with Unibet here.
Much like bet365, Unibet is another bookmaker that streams multiple tennis and sports events from around the world and depending on your location you could look to try out one of the two options.
More options to watch French Open live streaming for the 2021 edition of the competition will be updated below.
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We are still to get the information on French Open live on television for 2021. Below are the details from 2020.
For France, the broadcast rights to watch French Open live with FranceTV Sports and Eurosport 1 & 2. Across Europe and United Kingdom, you can tune in with Eurosport, Europlayer, ITV Sport, NOS, SRG SSR and Setanta Sports to watch French Open 2021 live.
In the Americas, you have NBC Sports, Tennis Channel, TSN and ESPN to watch this second Grand Slam of the year while, for Middle East region, the matches can be enjoyed on beIN Sports. The fans in Africa can tune in to Supersport to watch the live action from Roland Garros.
Coming to Asia, Indian fans can tune in to Star Sports, while fans in Pan-Asia regions can switch to Fox Sports to watch the French Open live.
In Japan, the broadcasting rights lie with WOWOW and TV Tokyo to broadcast the live action from 2021 French Open.
For Australian and Fiji & Pacific Islands, the French Open is broadcast live on Fox Sports, while the fans in New Zealand can watch the action on Sky NZ.
The other options to watch the Roland Garros live will be updated soon above. Here's a list of countries & options on how to watch the French Open live on TV.
France: France.TVSport, EuroSport
Europe (All Territories): EuroSport
Europe (Local): ITV, RTBF, SRG SSR, EIRSport, ORF, EPT, Radio Televija Slovenija, Markiza, PTC, Silknet, YLE, Eestimeedia, Ceska, Rik News, HRT, BNT, PTPC, TVR, RTSH, RTCG
USA: NBC Sports, Tennis Channel
Canada: RDS.ca, TCN.ca
Latin America: ESPN
Brazil: Band Sports
North Africa & Middle East: beIN
Sub-Saharan Africa: Super Sports, Canal+
India: Star Sports Select
China: CCTV, Sports.qq.com
South-East Asia: Fox Sports
Japan: Wowow, TV Tokyo
Australia: Fox Sports, SBS
New Zealand: Sky
South Korea: JTBC3FoxSports.joins.com
Thailand (Highlights only): Ch7.com
The official tennis right-holders for the French Open in the USA are NBC and the Tennis Channel. If you have cable TV or a subscription to satellite television, you can watch it live on your TV or can use the same subscription to stream the French Open live on the official NBC Sports website.
The NBC Sports website allows its subscribers to watch the French Open live streaming online on their site.
Others can use Hulu With Live TV or YouTube TV as well to watch its live streaming.
Other than the methods mentioned above, the live streaming of the French Open in the UK can also be watched with ITV Hub, while on TV it will be broadcast by ITV4.
Some of the other tournaments including Grand Slams like the US Open can be watched with Amazon Prime in the UK, French Open live streams aren't carried by them unfortunately.
The exact player list for the 2021 edition of the French Open tennis will be released soon. However, it's pertinent to note that Rafael Nadal can be expected to lead the men's singles draw and should start off as a favourite to win the title as well and to watch him and the rest of the field at the French Open live, you can tune in to one of the options mentioned below.
Among other players who could feature in this year's tournament at Roland Garros – and you could watch French Open live streaming of all these players – include Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Alexander Zverev and Juan Martin del Potro in the men's draw and Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka, Petra Kvitova and Serena Williams in the women's side of the draw.
The tickets for this year's French Open are already selling like hot cakes, with the first few days already sold out while the remaining ones reducing by the minute.
The possibility of Federer joining Nadal and Djokovic in this competition and with the Spaniard showing vulnerability going into the competition for a change, could make this a more open French Open edition in recent times.
More information on the tennis player list for this French Open will be out soon but the top 100 players in both, men's and singles rankings can be expected to take part in this tournament and you can watch French Open live streaming of all these players using the methods mentioned below.
Here's the seeded player list from the 2020 French Open
Pablo Carreño Busta
Dušan Lajović
Benoît Paire
Borna Ćorić
Filip Krajinović
Taylor Fritz
Casper Ruud
Nikoloz Basilashvili
Andy Murray, Elliot Benchetrit, Hugo Gaston, Quentin Halys, Antoine Hoang, Maxime Janvier, Harold Mayot, Arthur Rinderknetch.
Kiki Bertens
Garbiñe Muguruza
Petra Martić
Jennifer Brady
Karolína Muchová
Amanda Anisimova
Ekaterina Alexandrova
Ons Jabeur
Barbora Strýcová
Eugenie Bouchard, Clara Burel, Elsa Jacquemot, Chloe Paquet, Pauline Parmentier, Diane Parry, Tsvetana Pironkova, Harmony Tan
While Rafael Nadal continued his dominance at the French Open in 2020 as well, the women's side of things saw a new champion emerge in the form of youngster Iga Swiatek.
Nadal shrugged off the rustiness which was evidently on show in the tournament leading up to the French Open to register a crushing, straight-set win over Novak Djokovic in the final.
On the other hand, Swiatek didn't drop a single set in the entire tournament to capture the title by thumping the Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin in the title-decider.
Ash Barty and Rafael Nadal won the women's and men's singles titles respectively at the 2019 edition of the tournament.
At the 2018 French Open, the men's singles draw was dominated by the Spaniard Rafael Nadal yet again as he made it two in two years and 11th title overall at the French Open, crushing Dominic Thiem in the final, 6–4, 6–3, 6–2.
In doing so, Nadal joined Margaret Court as the only other player to have won as many as 11 titles at a single Slam but more so the first to do it in the Open era.
Nadal's only loss of a set came against Diego Schwartzman in the quarter-final but apart from that blemish, he ran through the competition with the consummate ease one associates with him at this Grand Slam. In doing so he finished the tournament as the top-ranked ATP player.
Roger Federer withdrew from the tournament before it began while Novak Djokovic went down to Marco Cecchinato in the quarter-finals. Juan Martin del Potro was the other semi-finalist.
Top-seed Simona Halep won the women's singles title, which turned out to be her first ever Grand Slam title while defending champion Jelena Ostapenko was dumped out in the first round of the tournament.
Halep defeated Sloane Stephens in three sets in the final after having overcome Garbine Muguruza in the semi-finals. Stephens had beaten Madison Keys in the other semi-final.
Serena Williams entered the tournament on a Protected Ranking and made the fourth round before having to withdraw from her match against Maria Sharapova. Sharapova was crushed in the last-eight encounter by Muguruza.
Angelique Kerber, Yulia Putintseva and Daria Kasatkina were the other players to have made the quarter-finals.
2015: Stan Wawrinka
2020: Iga Swiatek
2019: Ash Barty
2018: Simona Halep
2017: Jelena Ostapenko
2010: Francesca Schiavone
The Stade Roland Garros is where the second tennis major of the year, the French Open is played. It's also called Roland Garros, named after a French aviator by the same name. It was built in 1928 and the first time it was used, it hosted the French team's defence of the Davis Cup.
There are three Stadium Courts within the Roland Garros arena, namely the Court Philippe Chatrier, Court Suzanne Lenglen and Court 1, also the called the Bullring.
Roland Garros can be found close to the south of Bois de Boulogne in Paris's 16th arrondissement. There's Avenue Porte d'Auteuil on the north side, Boulevard d'Auteuil on the south side along with Avenue Gordon Bennett on the east of Roland Garros.


Tis the season for everyone to have babies at once! Our friend Jennifer gave birth to baby Hailey on October 24th.
This morning my niece Meghan gave birth to her first child. A son. Beau Joseph D Butterworth. He is so cute and Mom and Dad are doing fine. I can't wait for Abby to meet him. Unfortunately I arrived an hour and a half after his birth because somebodys husband-who lives in my house doesn't tell people-me- that the phone has been ringing since 2am until 11am. I'm better now but boy was I one mad mess earlier. Now I have to get a car so I can go see his cute little rear all the time.
These are the first 2 babies I have had happy feelings towards since Abby's regression and not a total ache in my heart. I felt nothing but love and happiness this afternoon. Just wish I could of been there for his arrival.
So congratulations to all and especially to Meghan and Shawn-I love you three with all my heart. Congratulations!
On Thursday Abby had Old Macdonalds Farm Day at school!
Here is my beautiful Butterfly Princess! First house to trick or treat at. She wanted in! Having a ball!
Oh Daddy I had the best day ever!


This question has become a guidepost for me as I deepen into my movement practices, daily rituals and habits, and relational practices. What does this choice or habit ultimately serve? It is no longer enough for me to answer that this or that book, or this wise teacher, says so-- I am desirous to know the experience that a given movement or ritual offers, and how that serves or inhibits my full embodied living.
That doesn't always mean it's pleasurable, cozy, fun.
But it's of service, in some way that I am in relationship with. How does this backbend make me feel? How am I experiencing this interaction, or this particular way of meditating? Is it resonant, or am I resisting? And where is that pointing me?
If a habit or ritual or pose doesn't come from my heart, but rather a place of "should".... I've noticed it generally falls flat. Feels rote. I am disconnected.
I am coming to believe more and more that this is the only path to truly personal embodied living. Our teachers are amazing guides... but what we do with their guidance is up to us. And it will be far more beneficial if we regard it all as a relational, experiential, non-linear exploration deeper in.


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            abstract    : 'JavaScript ist längst nicht mehr nur für klassische Webprogrammierer interessant.',
            numPages    : 302,
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            abstract    : 'Nach dem Webbrowser erobert JavaScript nun auch den Webserver.',
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DANNY GLOVER Biography - Other artists & entretainers
Biography » other artists entretainers » danny glover
Danny Glover was born 22 July 1947, in San Francisco, California, USA, to the film production assistant Mandisa Glover and Carrie Hunley Glover. A relative late-comer to acting, Danny Glover began to take an interest in the stage at age 28, with a few roles in local theater. Upon moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting as a career, Glover continued to find success. Danny first appeared on film Escape From Alcatraz (1979), he only had a tiny role, but was able to work his way into the forgettable Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981). In 1980, had a chance to take a role in the pilot of Hill Street Blues. Since he was already committed to a stage play, however, Glover declined his chance to break into television. But Glover's good karma would eventually work in his favor. Not only did he land a small recurring role on Hill Street Blues one year later, but his performance in the stage play earned him a lead on Broadway, which lead to his film debut in 1984's Places in the Heart. Glover's career exploded the next year, with roles in the 1985 films The Color Purple, Witness and Silverado. In 1987, Glover teamed up with Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon, which has since spawned three sequels. This great actor has featured in many modern movies including Iceman (1984), Witness (1985), The Color Purple (1985), Lethal Weapon (1987), Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Flight of the Intruder (1991), Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), Kidnapped (1994), Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), Beloved (1998), 3 A.M. (2001), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).
Danny Glover is one of Hollywood's most renowned and respected leading men. An actor, producer and director, this versatile superstar has impacted stage, screen, and television for over adecade. Glover is the recipient of several prestigious honors for his impressive body of work. They include two NAACP Image Awards, 3 Cable ACE Awards, the Independent Feature Project/West's Best Actor Award,the Phoenix Award from the Black American Cinema Society and induction into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame. Glover also received an Emmy nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the mini-series"Lonesome Dove" and Turner Network Television's "Freedom Song."Off-screen, he is a powerful advocate for literacy and has spoken to grammar and high school students around the nation about the joys of reading and education. He was also appointed the first Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Development Programme, and received the first annual William Kunstler Racial Justice Award for his work on a variety of social issues. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Amnesty International and an Essence Award. In addition to his individual presentations focusing on the arts and community involvement, Glover regularly teams with long-time friend and actor Felix Justice in "An Evening with Langston and Martin."
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For the first time in history, an American judge ruled that even elephants have rights. Happy is a 47-year-old Asian elephant who has lived in solitary confinement in the Bronx Zoo, New York, for twelve years. Happy was one of seven Asian elephant calves that were probably caught in the same flock in Thailand in the early 1970s, shipped to America and sold to circuses and zoos. Happy and Grumpy landed in the Bronx Zoo, where they spent 25 years in an enclosure. Grumpy died in 2002 and Happy stayed alone. A habeas corpus ruling requires a prisoner to be brought to court to determine if this person is being illegally detained.
Now Happy can complain against the zoo. The decision was based on the question of whether Happy is rated as a person or as a thing.
Meanwhile, Happy had become a scientific celebrity. In 2005, she was the first elephant to pass the "Mirror Self-Assessment Test".
The scientists painted a white cross over their left eye and led she to a large mirror. Happy repeatedly touched the marker, indicating that she recognized herself. Most animals can not do this.
But Happy is alone and this already since 12 years. She lives isolated in a small part of the Bronx zoo. She has been in the zoo since 1977. Previously, she had been an attraction on Florida's Lion Country Safari.
A New York court has now issued the first habeas corpus order in the name of a captive elephant. Happy could be another animal after the Orangutan Sandra, which recognizes the rights of humans.
The Nonhuman Rights Project is pursuing the lawsuit against the Bronx Zoo on behalf of Happy. A habeas corpus ruling requires a prisoner to be brought to court to determine if this person is being illegally detained.
To be successful, the court has to decide if Happy can legally be considered a "person". If Happy wins, all elephants in New York will not be locked up in zoos.
A judge from the Orleans district has already dealt with the lawsuit and has heard the Nonhuman Rights Project, which filed the lawsuit – Happy against Bronx Zoo.
"Happy lives in a small enclosure, in a 1-hectare zoo. She also lives without her family. She has no family, "said Steven Wise, lawyer for the Non-Human Rights Project.
The Bronx Zoo is owned by the Wildlife Conservation Society, a US nature conservation foundation. In addition to the Bronx Zoo, it includes the Central Park Zoo, the New York Aquarium, the Queens Zoo and the Prospect Park Zoo.
The case of Happy is the second time in US legal history that a habeas corpus is "negotiated" for a non-human animal, and the first time a case has been made for an elephant. Steven Wise, president of the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP), told the judge that one habeas corpus was issued for an orangutan (Sandra) in Buenos Aires and another for a chimpanzee in Mendoza, Argentina.
Whether Happy really comes free, it is further argued, because the judges are of the opinion that the case should be decided in another court. The NhRP is already examining the next steps and trying to decide whether to go to court in another county or in the Bronx. Since this is a complex legal issue, the NhRP needs time to check all options.
Now Happy has the status that she can complain, but it is difficult to find a court that wants to make the verdict.
My comment: Humans have rights, all other species have NO rights.
This allows us to be ad libidum the offenders in injustice and the privileged in grace.
We humans do not know (anymore) what it feels like to be without rights.
I consider the recognition of human rights for Happy as a sign of the moral evolution of the human species.
It is high time to see our rights as human beings, not as a privilege for the victor, but as a necessity for all non-human beings. We solidarize with Happy and wait hopefully!
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China's Gamers Get Schooled
New esports university degree opens up career paths for players and fans.
Kenrick Davis
JIANGSU, East China — Feng Zihao never dreamed that his longtime passion, esports, would become his field of study in college. Competitive video game tournaments enjoy a huge following in China, and now, 18-year-old Feng is among 60 students enrolled in the country's first-ever college program specializing in esports.
Last year was a landmark year in the world of esports. In September, "esports and management" was added to the Ministry of Education's list of permitted college majors. Three months later, the Communication University of China, Nanguang College, in Nanjing announced the launch of its own esports-related degree: Art and Technology (Esports Analysis), a four-year undergraduate program teaching event organizing, data analysis, gaming psychology, video content production, and esports team coaching. According to the school, graduates can expect to carve out careers in China's booming esports industry as tournament organizers, online show producers, commentators, strategy analysts, and club managers.
Since the authorization of esports and management degrees, many other colleges have taken it as a green light to start incorporating esports content into their existing programs. Shanghai Theatre Academy, one of China's most prestigious dramatic arts colleges, announced at a July press conference that it would begin offering courses in esports stage design and commentating. Even the Shandong Lanxiang Vocational School in eastern China, which gained viral fame for its over-the-top promotional clips and purportedly trains hackers, recently established an esports college and is starting its own esports and management course.
In China — and even in the rest of the world — there wasn't a course structure or a complete set of educational materials for this subject.
- Tian Yunpeng, founder of a company that promotes esports education
However, Chinese universities aren't the only ones welcoming esports. Staffordshire University in the U.K. will offer an undergraduate esports program starting in September 2018, while a number of U.S. colleges now provide esports scholarships for talented gamers.
China is the world's largest video game market and home to over 600 million gamers. Of these, over 175 million engage in its $3 billion-a-year esports industry as players or spectators. Tian Yunpeng, founder of Hengyi Wenhua, a company that promotes esports education, told Sixth Tone that China's rapidly growing esports industry has given rise to 36 different professions and has 10,000 companies associated with it. The Chinese esports industry has a talent deficit amounting to 260,000 jobs, he says, quoting information from Gamma Data, a video game industry research institute.
With the expansion of esports, star players and commentators are being hailed as celebrities, and some esports clubs have become household names among Chinese gamers. Through branding partnerships and prizes from international competitions, teams can rake in millions of dollars every year.
Tournaments for popular video games — such as online battle arena game "League of Legends" and multiplayer soccer game "FIFA Online 3" — can draw enormous crowds, both online and offline. The final round of "League of Legends" global tournament Worlds 2017 is being held Saturday in Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest stadium, with millions watching. Meanwhile, tech giant Tencent's wildly popular mobile game "Honour of Kings," which has over 200 million registered players, also sports its own professional league.
Feng's passion for esports began in his early teens, when he came across a video of professional gamers playing "CrossFire," a popular South Korean-made tactical shooting game, while surfing the web. "Watching those world-class players — it was just a video, but it really got my adrenaline pumping," he says. From then on, he was hooked. With no intention of becoming a professional gamer, given his busy school schedule, Feng simply enjoyed watching esports with friends and following the rapid development of the novel industry.
Feng Zihao poses for a photo in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Oct. 19. 2017. Shi Yangkun/Sixth Tone
When he heard about Nanguang College's new program, he was determined to enroll. Feng's parents, though initially resistant, agreed to let him apply after doing some research. "They knew that esports was a new and developing industry, and that its market was steadily growing. Because they both work in business, they view this industry favorably," Feng says with a grin.
After competing against 4,000 other applicants, Feng is now in his first month of his esports analysis degree program, which begins with foundational classes like English and Marxist philosophy that are standard at Chinese universities. When he's not attending classes, Feng relaxes by gaming with classmates on his self-built desktop computer brought from home. Esports courses will start in the spring.
Tian — whose company is publishing a series of textbooks on esports theory, history, and industry analysis that Feng and his classmates will soon use — saw the need for university esports education back in 2015. Having organized competitions for seven years, he could see that the industry was expanding rapidly, with over 100 million consumers engaged in esports that year. But he found it difficult to recruit talent with relevant skills and knowledge, such as a comprehensive grasp of the industry's commercial and entertainment aspects, as well as strong event management abilities.
Tian Yunpeng, founder of Hengyi Wenhua, stands in his company's newly renovated office in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Oct. 19, 2017. Shi Yangkun/Sixth Tone
In response to this perceived gap, Tian founded Hengyi Wenhua to train nonplayer professionals for China's esports industry — including event organizers, hosts and commentators, team coaches, and analysts. But designing a course with zero established precedent has been no easy task. "In China — and even in the rest of the world — there wasn't a course structure or a complete set of educational materials for this subject," Tian says. "Who should teach it? What should they teach?"
Tian's company isn't the only organization creating course material and textbooks for the new crop of esports programs. In August, Sichuan University Press published "An Introduction to Esports Commentary," China's first higher education esports textbook, particularly for use in broadcasting and hosting majors.
This [esports degree] feels very substantial and full of potential.
- Feng Zihao, esports analysis university major
Zhang Yuepan, chief editor of the textbook and deputy director of the art and directing department at southwestern China's Sichuan University, thinks highly of the potential benefits of esports. "When it develops to other wider domains, such as the 'League of Legends' global finals, it can promote patriotism and a national consciousness among youth," he says.
Not everyone is as enamored with the concept of esports education, however. When news of the new degree broke online last December, it ignited a storm of discussion, with many ridiculing the major and accusing Nanguang College of seeking profit and publicity. Under a related post on microblogging site Weibo, one commenter wrote: "Apart from making money and destroying students' futures, what is the purpose of this degree? Pay attention, students: Don't become guinea pigs."
Such criticisms, says Tian, are largely based on the widespread misconception that the new degree aims to train professional gamers. Parents are unaware of the job opportunities in the esports industry and are concerned that their children will become addicted to video games.
If anything, Tian believes that by opening up new career paths, the degree offers hope for gaming fanatics who lack the rare talent required to play professionally. Tian recalls one mother calling him in tears at 6 a.m., asking him to help her son, whose video game obsession threatened to ruin his grades. The boy had even run away from home for six days after his parents smashed his computer. Tian met with the student and opened his eyes to the possibility of one day working as a manager or coach in the esports industry by earning a degree in esports — that is, provided he achieved the grades necessary to get into the program.
A view of the Communication University of China, Nanguang College, campus in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Oct. 19, 2017. Shi Yangkun/Sixth Tone
Prejudices against esports and esports education will take time to change, says Tian, though the establishment of the esports university degree is a step in the right direction. "It's an effective way to transform the views of students, parents, the media, and society from seeing esports as 'just playing games' to regarding it as an industry with many positions that need to be filled by professional esports talents," says Tian.
Feng, too, is working on shaping perceptions. "Lots of people thought this degree was a bad idea, but slowly, when they came to understand it, they changed their minds and viewed it in the right light," he says. "We don't think we're wasting our youth or anything like that. This feels very substantial and full of potential."
Feng is aware of the risks involved in pursuing a new and untested college degree, but he is also optimistic about his cohort's future prospects. "Because we're the first students in this program, after we graduate, we know we'll be sought after by every kind of gaming company," he says. "We all want to first gain a couple years of work experience at companies; then, we can pursue whatever dreams we have in this industry."
Editor: Doris Wang.
(Header image: Feng Zihao plays computer games in his dormitory at the Communication University of China, Nanguang College, in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Oct. 19, 2017. Shi Yangkun/Sixth Tone)


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Ronald (Ron) Steve Edmunds
Ronald (Ron) Steve Edmunds, age 78, of Arnolds Park, Iowa, passed away after a short battle with cancer on November 16, 2020. Ron was born on August 14,1942, to Steve and Gladys Edmunds and raised on their farm in rural Clarkfield, Minnesota.
After graduating from Clarkfield High School in 1960, Ron worked for his brother Keith at the Standard Oil gas station in Clarkfield until he was drafted into the Army in March of 1964.
He and his twin brother Robert were drafted together and went through basic training in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and then were assigned to an artillery unit in Ft. Lewis, Washington. After about a year,Robert acquired a "cushy" job in data processing and Ron was still shooting howitzers. Ron was sent to Vietnam where he spent his last 4 months in Qui Nhon as a truck driver for their artillery unit. Robert was also sent to Saigon one month later so both of them were in Vietnam at the same time which made their parents very nervous.
Just prior to their discharge from the army,they both met in Saigon for their flight back to America. Ron was in one plane and Robert was in another. They met in Oakland, California,and discharged two years to the day of their induction into the Army in 1964. This made their parents very relieved!
After Ron's service to his country, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he spent a couple years in the construction business.
He then started a new career as a carpet installer that lasted for 26 years. Ron worked for Palmer Olson Ackerman and Twin Town Carpet for most of those years.
He married the love of his life, Judy (Heitkamp) Edmunds,on November 24th,1971.
After his retirement he worked at the Wilds GolfCourse in Prior Lake, Minnesota,for 4 years. When Judy was transferred to Kansas City, Ron started a part time job working at Shadow Glen and Wolff Creek golf courses as a starter, which was a perfect job for Ron.
After Judy's retirement they moved to AvonPark,Florida,for the winter and spent 9 years in Trempealeau, Wisconsin,and the last 10 years in Arnolds Park, Iowa,during the summer.
He was an avid golfer and played 18 holes a day,6 days week.
He was blessed with almost 20 years of retirement. Ron was a social man and found it easy to make friends and truly enjoyed and loved people. He loved his wife, family, his many friends and his flag. It was important to him to fly the flag wherever he lived.
He was preceded in death by his parents Steve and Gladys Edmunds, his mother and father-in-law, Albert and Cecilia Heitkamp, brother-in-law Roger Nelson, nephews David Edmunds and Tom Klein.
Ron is survived by his wife Judy from Arnolds Park,IA; his sister,Marilyn Nelson of Albert Lea, MN; brothers,Keith Edmunds (Georgia) Glenwood, MN, and identical twin brother,Robert Edmunds (Sharon) Sun Lakes, AZ; brother and sisterS-in-law Jerry (Linda) Heitkamp Luverne, MN; Carl (Cheryl) Heitkamp Adrian,MN; Bill (Carolyn) Elias Adrian, MN; Ralph(Kathy) Roetzel Sioux Falls, SD; Denny(Anne) Kruger Sioux Falls, SD; Mike Heitkamp Adrian, MN; and by many loving nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be sent to St.Jude Children's Research Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date with a private burial for immediate family at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


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Artists, Vocalists, & Remixers, Vocalists, Mike Taylor discography
Michael Edward Taylor
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Mike Taylor is a vocalist who debuted on Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 1 on Unlike Pluto's track "Everything Black," which was one of Monstercat's most popular releases of 2017.
Unlike Pluto - Everything Black (feat. Mike Taylor)
[ v • t • e ] Mike Taylor (Discography)
Everything Black
Canclled vocals (extended plays)
Everything Black (The Remixes)
Cancelled vocals (remixes)
Everything Black (BOX Remix)
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Mike Taylor discography
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Los Angeles, Can I Get a Hell Yeah?!
I've always loved Genghis Cohen, that venerable Chinese restaurant on Fairfax and Melrose in Los Angeles—which also happens to feature a small performance space on the other side of the bar. I've seen Mare Winningham there a couple times, marveling at her ability to play Petula Clark's "Downtown" on the dulcimer—I'm not kidding. Mare is an Oscar-nominated actress (Georgia), who also happens to be a terrific folk singer (and often called "the fat chick from St. Elmo's Fire"—I'm paraphrasing from a concert long ago). How lovely is this song?:
I was also surrounded by scary teenage girls once when Tyler Hilton performed there. He's all kinds of hotness, so I endured the evening and the smell of girl sweat. Here's sort of what it was like, though this clip (of a great tune called "The Letter Song") is from a different venue:
Anyway, it's official! After the six-week run of Jukebox Stories: The Case of the Creamy Foam at Impact Theatre in Berkeley (starting February 14, 2008), Brandon and I will be doing two nights at Genghis Cohen. Where the hell else can you get stories, songs, games, prizes, booze, and Chinese food in one place? You can't. So, L.A., gimme a "hell yeah" and mark your calendars!
I've placed handy ticket-buying links to the right of this blog. And those of you who read Bamboo Nation through a reader, visit my real site sometime soon 'cuz it's so pretty!
BAMBOO NATION by Prince Gomolvilas: Los Angeles, Can I Get a Hell Yeah?!
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Akron Art Museum
To enrich lives through modern and contemporary art.
Combining a landmark historical building with a contemporary minimalist addition, the Transformer Station is a new anchor destination in Cleveland's rapidly evolving Ohio City neighborhood. The project brings a new cultural facility to a mixed residential and industrial neighborhood within walking distance of the restaurants and shops of the Market District and blocks away from the Gordon Square Arts District. Visit Transformer Station online.
El Anatsui, Dzesi II, 2006 (installation view at the Akron Art Museum). Aluminum liquor bottle caps and copper wire. 117 in. x 195 in. x 8 in. Collection of the Akron Art Museum. Purchased, by exchange, with funds from Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Reed II. Photo: Joe Levack.
Lorna Simpson, Counting, 1991
Photogravure with screenprint on paper
73 3/4 in. x 37 3/4 in. Collection of the Akron Art Museum. Museum Acquisition Fund.
George Segal, Girl Sitting Against a Wall II, 1970
Painted wood, plaster and glass. 91 in. x 60 in. x 40 in. Collection of the Akron Art Museum. Purchased with funds from the Fiftieth Anniversary Gala.
Julian Stanczak, Dual Glare, 1970
Acrylic on canvas. 48 in. x 96 1/8 in. Collection of the Akron Art Museum. Museum Acquisition Fund.
Lee Bontecou, Untitled, 1966
Painted iron, fiberglass and fabric. 41 in. x 29 in. x 8 in. Collection of the Akron Art Museum. Gift of Leo Castelli, Castelli Galleries.
Hiroshi Sugimoto, Bay of Sagami, Atami, 1997
Selenium toned gelatin silver print
16 5/8 in. x 21 1/4 in. Collection of the Akron Art Museum. Knight Purchase Fund for Photographic Media.
Scott Miller, Untitled, Sept. 6, 1988
Oil on canvas. 48 1/2 in. x 33 3/8 in. Collection of the Akron Art Museum. Gift of Mark Soppeland.


My baby has been hit with so many rashes and skin problems.. and not to mention colic. We've been to his pediatrician so many times that it feels like we're there once a week and we can't catch a break. I've been told by family and friends to stop breastfeeding because they say it could be my milk causing him all these issues but I really enjoy bonding with my son in that way. Any other moms out there that went through or have gone through the same things? Everyone around me claims to have had the perfect baby without any problems and it's annoying to hear. I would love to hear your stories so I know I'm not alone.
Have you tried eliminating anything from your diet? My second was the hardest for the first several months. He had to be touching me 24/7 or else he would cry. My husband was also out of town for work. This is #4 and she is my best baby. With all of mine, I still had to cut out milk. I think this baby is also sensitive to eggs. With #3, he had emergency surgery as a newborn and spent almost a month in the hospital. He wouldn't be with us if I hadn't taken him to the doctors and if the doctor didn't send us to the ER as a precaution. I feel like we would've been brushed off by many doctors since he wasn't showing the typical signs of malro.
My baby will be 3 months in a week and in the beginning like the first month and half we had some issues with her skin as well but I just tried to keep her clean. Bathed her every other day or every two days max put lotion on her right after, washed her clothes and blankets with baby soap made sure everyone washed their hands if they were gonna touch her. I even would rub my breast milk on her skin sometimes and it did help. All that has gone away now and she skin is great she only gets bumps here and there but I just bathe her and they are gone next day.
And sometimes what you eat can give the baby colic depending on what your diet is, I had to cut out really spicy foods but now I am slowing eating them again and she's been doing great. When she was fussy I had to give her a pacifier and that helps alot.
I also have to burp her after each feeding no matter what to avoid tummy aches and that is what really helped for me most.
In the beginning it can be hard for their new tiny bodies to get used to the world like what we eat or their skin getting into contact with the world but eventually they adjust.
For me it got easier and I was not gonna stop breastfeeding!! hopefully for you it gets better too!
I cut out dairy for the most part. No milk, spicy foods, or eggs. It got better after I stopped drinking milk but it's still a constant problem. I'm sorry to hear about your baby with emergency surgery. What's malro?
If you just cut milk but are still eating other sources of dairy that could be it. When LO (little one) has an issue digesting dairy, the only way around it is to cut every source of dairy and that's a lot of label reading. I cut diary at 3 weeks (due to history of MSPI in my ODD and blood in LO's stool as well as beginning of Colic) and he's three months today and no more colic! His skin also looks great, but it'll probably always be sensitive because mine is and so is my ODDs. Good news is, if it is a dairy sensitivity, they typically outgrow it between 4-6 months!
Sorry you are going through this. My DS (dear son) has extremely sensitive skin as well. His allergist said it is often NOT caused by anything the mother is eating. He advised to keep breastfeeding and eat an unrestricted diet.
There are tons of things that could be irritating his skin that have nothing to do with what you are eating. Dust. Pet dander. Dryer sheets.
If you just cut milk but are still eating other sources of dairy that could be it. When LO has an issue digesting dairy, the only way around it is to cut every source of dairy and that's a lot of label reading. I cut diary at 3 weeks (due to history of MSPI in my ODD and blood in LO's stool as well as beginning of Colic) and he's three months today and no more colic! His skin also looks great, but it'll probably always be sensitive because mine is and so is my ODDs. Good news is, if it is a dairy sensitivity, they typically outgrow it between 4-6 months!
Sorry you are going through this. My DS has extremely sensitive skin as well. His allergist said it is often NOT caused by anything the mother is eating. He advised to keep breastfeeding and eat an unrestricted diet.
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Mississippi row-crops producers must manage a variety of factors over several months to reap what they sow. Controlling weeds effectively and efficiently is one of their primary concerns. MSU Extension specialists and agents share science-based information related to pre- and post-emergence herbicides, new technologies, crop injury, cover crops, crop rotation, and herbicide-resistant weeds through field days, workshops, on-farm demonstrations, "turnrow talks," and the Mississippi Crop Situation blog.
An additional certification requirement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is now in place for individuals who plan to apply dicamba in Xtend cropping systems.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- There's always something for farmers to monitor or manage, and in many row-crop fields across the state, weed control is the big concern of the moment.
Jason Bond, weed scientist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said rains that keep machinery out of the fields allow time for weeds to grow rapidly.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Two highly anticipated online training modules are now available for those who plan to purchase or apply dicamba and similar herbicides.
The Mississippi State University Extension Service, in cooperation with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Bureau of Plant Industry, developed these new online training courses related to herbicides labeled for use with dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans in response to label changes from the Environmental Protection Agency.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- In response to new Environmental Protection Agency regulations on the use of the herbicide dicamba, the Mississippi State University Extension Service is developing two online training courses to help cotton and soybean farmers follow the new rules.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Producers who plant winter crops with no intention of harvesting them reap the benefits of soil conservation, weed control and nutrient retention.
On the flip side, however, the practice of almost constant production in a field creates issues with pest management. Farmers who "plant green" have to balance these challenges to best prepare the way for good crops each year.


Professional program Sony Vegas Pro is designed for editing, editing and multitrack recording of video and audio streams. The program has in its arsenal tools that allow real-time processing and editing of HDV, SD / HD-SDI, DV, AVCHD and XDCAM � formats, fine-tune audio, create audio with surround sound and dual-layer DVDs. To save a record in high quality, you can burn Blu-ray discs directly from the timeline. It will not be difficult for you to create a standard DVD with complex videos, multilingual menus, subtitles and comments.
Vegas offers an infinite number of video and audio tracks, each of which has its own pair of (A / B) tracks, advanced music compositing tools, supports multi-channel I / O in full duplex mode (26 physical outputs with independent mixing bus can be output on each), real-time resampling, automatic creation of crossfades, synchronization via MIDI Time Code and MIDI Clock, dithering on subgroup outputs and, of course, 24/32-bit audio with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz. For real-time audio processing, you can set a four-band parametric equalizer and compressor for each track, and use 32 sends to DirectX plug-in modules. Different data formats can be added to the same track simultaneously, without conversion or rendering. In addition, the program supports and "advanced" features, such as working with two processors and two monitors.
Extras. The information: Without viruses !. all the files in the distribution are fully tested for virustotal 0 \ 57, the original program installer, downloaded from the developer's site. Installation does not require complicated dances, if you are an inexperienced user, watch the video instruction. Before installation, it is desirable to turn off the Internet. If there are problems below there is a spoiler "Different problems and their solutions from users" We read, we are looking for your problem and its solution. Advice from "Valet2" Install the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack, select Lots of stuff during the installation process, answer all the questions in the affirmative. If you have mistakes after Russification, go to the English version, localization is artisanal and does not guarantee normal operation.
GPU-accelerated video processing and rendering requires an OpenCL � -supported NVIDIA�, AMD / ATI �, or Intel� GPU with 512MB memory; 1GB for 4K.


Vaidyanath Temple, also called Vaijnath Temple and Baidyanth Temple is located at Deogarh in the Santal Parganas region of Bihar in the south west of Keeul Station. Baidyanath shrine is revered as one of the twelve Jyotirlingams of Shiva. It may be noted that some schools of thought believe Vaidyanath near Parali in Andhra Pradesh to be the Vaidyanatha Jyotirlingam.
Devotees of Lord Shiva believe that by sincere worship of Vaijnath Jyotirlinga a person is relieved of all worries and miseries in life. It is also said that by worshipping in the shrine a person attains Moksha and all types of happiness. As a tradition, devotees carry 'Kanwars' on their shoulders and complete their travel here.


So: with regard to federal legislation that is being considered (HR2732/SB1562) the following section revision is totally unnecessary!
"SEC. 4. CLARIFICATION OF PROVISIONS ON INSTITUTIONAL AND STUDENT ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965.
CLARIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY- Section 101(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)(1)) is amended by inserting `meeting the requirements of section 484(d)(3) or' after `only persons' . (b) CLARIFICATION OF STUDENT ELIGIBILITY- Section 484(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking the heading `STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES' and inserting `SATISFACTION OF SECONDARY EDUCATION STANDARDS'."
This is one of several provisions in HR2732/SB1562 that purport to resolve a "problem" encountered by one or more homeschoolers in accessing certain institutional or financial benefits. While it may be true that homeschoolers have encountered difficulties from time to time, there are many ways to resolve problems other than litigating or instituting new federal statutory law. One way of resolving difficulties is through the use of persuasive precedent. For example, if one institution of higher learning implements roadblocks to allowing participation of homeschoolers, homeschoolers may easily obtain information and statistics from the multitude of other institutions of higher learning that have welcomed participation of homeschoolers. Those in the institutions that are reluctant to admit homeschoolers can be educated as to the benefits of admitting them and can be persuaded to do so, even if on a case by case probationary basis. Certainly, there are many support groups that are willing to provide information and assistance to those in need to help persuade the reluctant. These methods are being used successfully throughout the country on a daily basis. These methods also succeed in avoiding government regulation.
In addition, introducing the language of "satisfaction of secondary education standards" presents the idea that homeschool students should comply with the government's education standards. Homeschoolers are exempt from the No Child Left Behind Act. The mere suggestion of this proposed legislation as a reasonable requirement incorporates potential harms for our future freedoms during this time of testing to follow standards.
There have been many homeschoolers, as well as those under the age of 18, who have been admitted to many colleges throughout the country. If colleges or universities refuse to admit homeschoolers based on the fear of losing their grant eligibility then they should be educated about their error and be shown a copy of the Department of Education's letter. Homeschool support organizations could lend their influence by distributing information and attending instructional meetings with the administration of these institutions. These are just a few examples of how similar problems have been resolved. Even if other solutions fail, homeschoolers have the option of attending a variety of other institutions. Choosing to attend a different school is a far superior alternative than to resolve the problem by implementation of federal law.


Block Warriors Open World Game - Software Informer. Builds an empire the legal way or illegally by robing banks and grand theft.
Block Warriors - an open-world game in a cubic style. You have the whole city called Voltorn City, filled with entertainments and dangers! Your goal is to climb the career ladder and establish your empire in two different ways.
You can legally earn, acquire businesses, real estate and just work at a construction site or take in hand arms, become a leader of a criminal group and rob a bank!
Full customization of the character available, buy clothes of various kinds, accessories or you can go to the barber shop and completely change the image.
Every shop can be robbed. Be it a grocery or a bank! Each institution has a cashbox and a safe. Before robbery, you will have to stock up on a drill! Don't forget about weapons! You have to deal with the police and special forces of Voltorn City!


Is there really a need for life insurance? The answer is....it depends. Listed below are twelve specific situations where a life insurance policy can be a viable solution.
Income Replacement – If you have financial responsibilities such as raising a family or have other dependents, you need life insurance to replace your income should you die prematurely (such as before retiring). Coverage amounts generally should be between 8 to 12 times your annual income, however the amount of assets or liabilities you have can change those numbers. "Level Term" life insurance policies will give you the most coverage for your money, and can even cover you until you reach retirement.
Cover Personal Debt Obligations – Should you have a mortgage, student loan debt, or are hoping to completely fund a college education for your child even if you were to pass away, life insurance is a must. The policy death benefit can used to pay off any existing (or future) mortgage or college expense.
Bank Loan Collateral – If you are looking to attain a loan from a bank, having a life insurance policy in place will ensure the bank that they will be paid back even if you die before the loan is fully repaid. This can help you to be looked upon as a "lower risk" candidate from the bank's point of view.
Business Buy-Sell Agreements – If you have a business that has multiple partners, a well written Buy-Sell Agreement is a must have in order to ensure a smooth transition should any of the partners die before retiring. Funding the Buy-Sell with a life insurance policy will provide the funds needed to buy-out those shares that would otherwise end up with the former partner's spouse &/or beneficiaries.
Business Key Person Coverage – As a business owner, you probably have what's called a "Rainmaker" in your company. Someone who is responsible for producing the lion's share of the company's revenue. If this person were to die prematurely (aka before retiring), what would happen to your business? Purchasing a "Level Term" life policy on this "Key Person" will cover your business should such a disaster occur, as well as cover the cost of hiring and training a suitable replacement.
Funding a Special Needs Trust - If you are a caregiver to a relative that has special needs, a life insurance policy can provide money to continue to fund that care should you pass away.
Pay Estate Taxes Due Upon Death – For families that are "asset rich but cash poor", proceeds from a life insurance policy can be used to pay any State and/or Federal estate taxes that would be due upon death. Purchasing either a "Guaranteed-No-Lapse" Universal Life (GUL) policy if single, or a "Second-to-Die" / "Survivorship" Guaranteed Universal Life (SGUL) policy if married, that's held in an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) would be your best option.
Inheritance Equalization Strategy – If you own a family business and have some children that work in the business and others that don't, leaving an inheritance that's equal for all of them may be difficult. The solution would be to purchase a permanent life insurance policy on yourself, and have the non-business working children be beneficiaries. The policy can be for an amount that you consider equal to the inheritance of business ownership that the business-working children would receive. A "Guaranteed-No-Lapse" Universal Life (GUL) policy (permanent insurance without a cash-value feature) is an affordable option.
Pension Maximization Strategy – For participants in a Defined Benefit plan (traditional pension), your plan is designed to provide you with monthly income payments upon retirement. In a DB plan, your employer will give you two options that require an irrevocable choice on how the benefits will be paid—"Life Only" or "Joint & Survivor". The Life Only option pays you the maximum benefit, but upon your death, your spouse does not continue to receive payments. The Joint & Survivor option pays a reduced benefit (30-50% less), but your spouse will continue to receive benefits when you die. The pension max strategy uses life insurance to be a compromise between the two options. It allows you to receive the higher pension benefit (Life Only), while also providing funds for your spouse upon your death in the form of a tax-free life insurance death benefit. Ideally, you should be within five years of retirement when deciding on this strategy. It's also important to note that depending on your specific pension plan, selecting the Life Only option may disqualify your spouse from medical benefits that would otherwise be available with the Joint & Survivor option. So be sure to carefully review your pension plan guidelines before making any decision.
IRA Maximization Strategy – For individuals that have significant assets and have an IRA that they won't be tapping into during retirement, an estate tax issue may be of concern. A solution to that tax issue would be purchasing a Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA) in the IRA using the current IRA money, and then using the after-tax SPIA payments to fund gifts to a type of ILIT called a "Wealth Replacement Trust". These payments will then pay for a permanent life insurance policy (ideally a Guaranteed-No-Lapse Universal Life policy) in the trust that's equal to the original value of the IRA. Upon your death the remaining SPIA assets will go to the annuity company, and the trust held life insurance death benefit will provide your heirs with a tax-free inheritance that would be several times larger than they otherwise would of received had the IRA been taxed. Also, you will no longer have to worry about making sure you have correctly computed and taken your RMDs each year after turning age 70½, as the SPIA will be making immediate payments.
Annuity Wealth Transfer Strategy – Individuals or couples who own a deferred annuity intended as a gift for their children, may be disappointed when they find out how substantial the tax burden is when an estate is large enough to be subject to the federal estate tax. A solution to this tax issue could be to convert the deferred annuity into a single premium immediate annuity (SPIA). After a tax-free "1035 Exchange" of the non-qualified deferred annuity into a SPIA, the annuitant uses the after-tax SPIA payments to pay for the purchase of a permanent life insurance policy. The life policy would be kept in and owned by an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT); the insurance trust would also be the beneficiary. The ILIT would be set up for the benefit of the children, resulting in a larger tax-free inheritance for them.
Charity and Replacing Wealth – In some cases a charitable donor would like to benefit his or her favorite charity, but does not want to disinherit their family by the amount of the donated gift. To resolve this problem, the donor must replace the property that was gifted to the charity. A life insurance policy can be a viable solution. The donor purchases a permanent life insurance policy equal to the value of the property gifted to the charity. Then, working with an estate attorney, the donor establishes an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) called a "Wealth Replacement Trust" that will own the life insurance at the time of issuance. The wealth trust holds the life insurance, which will be out of the donor's taxable estate, and can be set up for the benefit of the children, leaving them a tax-free inheritance. In the end the charity still receives its donations, and the donor's beneficiaries will be guaranteed an inheritance.
Level Term Life Insurance – Term life is pure protection only, and will give you the most coverage for your dollar. Level Term coverage durations typically come in 5-year increments in the ranges of: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and now 35, and 40 years. Some insurance companies offer Level Term policies that have durations in 1-year increments, which range from 15 through 30 years. An example would be if your specific need finds a 15 year Term to be too short and a 20 year Term to be too long, then you can opt for a 17 or 18 year Term policy instead.
Guaranteed-No-Lapse Universal Life (GUL) – These policies are designed to function as a permanent term policy, meaning there is no expiration of coverage all the while building little to no cash value. The level premiums are specifically designed to fund the policy exactly enough to keep it in force and never lapse. Premiums and coverage duration range from age 95 to 121. While the "guaranteed lifetime coverage" option of these policies result in a cost of between 2½ to 3½ times more than a standard Term insurance policy, they are still half the cost of a typical whole life cash value policy.
Second-to-Die Universal Life (aka Survivorship UL) – These policies are best utilized when two spouses have an estate tax issue. For high net worth married couples, any estate tax is due upon the death of the second spouse. This type of policy matches that specific need by paying out its death benefit when the second spouse dies and estate taxes are due. While these policies do have a cash value component, you can reduce the premiums to a certain level to where there will be minimal cash value accumulation, and the policy will not lapse. Many of today's more recent Second-to-Die UL policies include a "no-lapse" feature.


It is obvious, right? Even as some universities take the decision to funnel precious dollars into the creation of MOOCs — dollars that they claim they don't have for existing aspects of their operations — other universities will buck the trend and aim to strengthen their core activities by re-articulating the importance of what goes on in their classrooms and elsewhere on their campuses, in real time and real space. An institution can try to surf a "tidal wave," or it can freshly communicate and support the importance of what it is already doing.
Simon Fraser University President Andrew Petter will be leading SFU in doing the latter. In a speech at the World University Forum in Vancouver last week, now published in the Globe and Mail, Petter urges an emphasis on community engagement by which universities define themselves as "public squares." And a group of professors who came together last Winter at the University of California Santa Barbara for a "charrette" process in which they imagined what they would like the UC system to look like by 2050 have just issued a report in which they suggest that public universities re-establish their significance as public goods in part by turning campuses into spaces in which students — undergraduate as well as graduate — join professors in research projects, with such projects "embedded" in courses. The introduction declares that the writers "hope . . . to create a document that will record the ideas of all participants and in doing so promote a continuing iterative process of generation, selection and refinement." I say not only "Hear, Hear!" to that, but also why don't faculty here consider our own iterations of what the UC faculty generated last Winter?
Imagine what the University of Alberta might do if it chose to define itself, in this moment of supposed "crisis," as committed to nurturing the University as a place where students receive education as a "public good, not a private benefit," and do so in part by joining professors in research projects that involve understanding or participating directly in the protection of other resources — oil, water, land — as public goods? What curricular changes might reinforce the principle of the University as "an ideal environment for proactive, cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary thought that moves beyond the tradition divide between the sciences and the humanities" (my emphasis)? And what if the University of Alberta finally re-invested in its Faculty of Arts (for example) by building some new spaces for it — spaces whose very design conveys the University's openness to the community and has within it venues that allow for dynamic interactions — you know, the kind that classrooms with rigid benches and students sitting in a row facing forward make so difficult? The Californian team imagines (for example) "community table" spaces as well as what they call "collision spaces": small, intimate spaces equipped with "marker boards, chairs and coffee" in which groups can work.
What would it take to bring any of this about here?
In other words, the faculty from across the UC system who gathered at UCSB last winter aren't against "disruptive thinking." In fact, they're for it. The "disruptive thinking" they desire? One that drives an "advocacy mechanism to encourage planning efforts by faculty," and which "establish[es] the faculty as a truly collective body" working to ensure the vitality of the public university as a place where faculty and students come together to engage in creative thought that deals with the "grand challenges" that face the planet. Given that the province of Alberta is busy contributing to these challenges with its practices of resource extraction and distribution of wealth from material resources into private hands, don't we have all the more reason to fashion a University squarely centered on the idea of meeting those challenges?
Sponsors of the UCSB "charrette" included the UCSB Faculty Association, as well as the Faculty Association at Berkeley. Full lists of participants and sponsors are at the end of the report.
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In 2009 the STIHL Group was not alone in feeling the consequences of the most severe economic crisis of the post-war period. For the first time in 18 years, both sales and turnover showed a decline – though compared with other companies in the mechanical engineering sector, the drop in turnover can be described as moderate. In addition, we have managed to gain global market share in nearly all product groups.


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COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Bauman, Dutch hand No. 4 Calvin first loss
Ashley Bauman and the Hope College women's basketball team handed rival Calvin its first loss of the season Saturday, 59-55.
The No. 4 Knights took a 20-0 record into Hope's DeVos Fieldhouse, where the No. 19 Flying Dutch rarely lose. Hope led by a bucket at halftime, 26-24, and held on down the stretch to avenge a 13-point loss to Calvin earlier this season.
Bauman, a 2009 Manistee Catholic Central graduate and Hope junior, started at center for Hope and had two boards and two assists in 20 minutes on the floor.
The win moves Hope to 18-3 on the year and 10-2 in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play.
Helminiak adds another high jump win
Ryan Helminiak won his second straight indoor high jump Friday at the Trine Invitational.
Brethren hoops pulls away from Bear Lake in final minutes, snaps two-game losing skid
Fifteen teams competed in the non-scored event, which is the second of three invitationals Trine will host this year.
Helminiak, a 2009 Manistee graduate and junior for the Saints, won the high jump with a leap of 6-foot-6 3/4. The victory comes off a pair of wins Helminiak notched in the high jump and long jump at the Calvin Invitational on Jan. 27.
Savela, Greyhounds win two straight
The University of Indianapolis women's basketball team capped its three-game home stand with two straight Great Lakes Valley Conference wins.
The Greyhounds edged Kentucky Wesleyan 76-72 on Thursday and ran away from Southern Indiana 72-53 Saturday.
Rose Savela, a 2010 Manistee High School graduate and Indianapolis sophomore, knocked down a 3-pointer in the final minute of Saturday's win.
The Greyhounds are now 16-5 overall and 10-3 in GLVC play.
Jensen, Saints improve to .500 on season
Tim Jensen and the Aquinas men's basketball team moved to .500 on the season with two straight Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference wins at home.
The Saints edged Indiana Tech 64-61 Wednesday before beating University of Michigan-Dearborn 56-44 on Saturday.
Jensen, a 2010 Manistee graduate and Aquinas sophomore, played five minutes in Wednesday's win, and scored two points to go with three rebounds and two steals in 15 minutes of action Saturday.
The Saints are now 13-13 on the year and 9-5 in the WHAC.
Majchrzak leaps to 2nd, 5th for Black Knights
McKenzie Majchrzak took a second- and fifth-place finish at the annual Army-Navy Star Meet in Annapolis, Md. on Saturday.
Majchrzak, a 2009 Manistee graduate and West Point junior, tied for second in the high jump with a leap of 5-foot-5. The former Chippewa also took fifth in the long jump at 16-9 1/4.
Though Majchrzak scored points for the Black Knights in both of her events, the Army women eventually fell to Navy, 112.50-68.50.