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Broncos safety Will Parks is a source of…
Broncos safety Will Parks is a source of motivation for all of North Philadelphia
Will Parks, who played his college ball at Arizona, has the tenacity of a wildcat when it comes to his chances to make the Broncos' roster as a sixth-round draft choice. "I don't want it. I need it," Parks says.
By Cameron Wolfe | cwolfe@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2016 at 3:42 p.m. | UPDATED: July 7, 2016 at 11:44 a.m.
If you experience Will Parks' inspiring personality, toothy smile and love for his craft, it's hard to imagine that where the Broncos safety came from is an entirely different ballgame.
North Philadelphia isn't a fertile ground for breeding success. Instead, it's a natural home for drug dealing, gangs and violence. It's a lot easier for young black men to join the street life than it is to get to college.
Parks made sure he was an exception to the rule.
"When my dad put that football in my hand, it was just like, 'This is your tool. This is your way out. This is a way to make a better life for yourself,' " Parks said.
He remembers the freezing winters in an apartment with no heat. He was one of the rare kids in the area who grew up with a supportive mother and father, but that didn't make it easy. People don't grow up in North Philly without picking up the toughness that the city demands.
His parents did provide him with a set a role models who didn't allow him to succumb to being a statistic. People in his neighborhood quickly saw his potential, invested in him and pointed him toward school and the gym.
That's what made April 30 so special for Parks.
When he heard his name called as the 219th pick in the NFL draft by the Broncos, in the sixth round, his emotions took over. All his hard work seemed to pay off.
Success was never just an option for Parks. Defying the odds was the only way he could make it. He's not stopping now.
"I don't want it. I need it," Parks said. "This is the only thing I have in life for me. I'd probably be at home flipping McDonald's burgers if I didn't have this opportunity right now."
In 2012, Parks was a part of the second-to-last graduating class at Germantown High School, one of a growing list of Philadelphia public schools closing because of students choosing safer schools. Soon, he'll be the first male college graduate in his family.
The outpouring of texts and Twitter mentions from people in his hometown thanking him for the motivation has left him speechless. He told them they motivate him even more. He's a trailblazer and didn't even know it.
If Will Parks, from North Philly, can make it to the NFL, maybe one more high school kid will choose chasing his football dreams over selling drugs.
Parks' background and passion translate in his play. The football staff at Arizona knew him as a workout warrior with superb football intelligence.
The 6-foot-1, 194-pounder's strength on the field is his versatility. He was primarily a slot cornerback in 2014 but switched to a safety-linebacker hybrid in 2015, when he was the Wildcats' leading tackler.
He and new roommate Justin Simmons, a third-round pick and fellow safety, have an opportunity to provide depth behind Darian Stewart and T.J. Ward in a star-studded secondary. Both have a good chance of making the team after the departures of David Bruton and Omar Bolden in free agency.
"We don't go toward the box safety that much where you can only play inside," defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said. "The way we pick safeties, basically (the Broncos go with) guys that are versatile."
The buzz word all offseason for the Broncos has been versatility. Parks has the speed (4.52 seconds in the 40-yard dash at his pro day) and the strength (22 repetitions of 225 pounds in the bench press) to play anywhere in the secondary.
Parks played on all the special-teams units in college. He will have to impress there again to make an impact on a deep Broncos roster. He looked up to former NFL stars Sean Taylor and Ed Reed growing up but said Broncos safety Ward has caught his eyes recently.
Now, if Parks makes the team, Parks will play with Ward.
Cameron Wolfe: cwolfe@denverpost.com or @CameronWolfe
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A closer look at Broncos safety Will Parks:
Size: 6-foot-1, 194 pounds
College: Arizona
Hometown: Philadelphia
Honors: All-Pac-12 honorable mention in 2015; was on Jim Thorpe and Chuck Bednarik awards watch lists.
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I have the 20 GB Creative Zen Touch and whenever I plug in my USB cord to it it doesn't say docked so I can't load any music onto it. And when it does say docked and I try to put music on it freezes my computer up. Please help me!
Can anyone help me?? i think my creative zen is fucked up..... wahh!! the blue light is still turned on.. i cant turn it of.. i tired too but nothing's happening. the screen is blank too.. nothing on the screen help me pleaseeeee!
Is your hardrive ok chceck it by listening to it and if you hear a clicking sound then its stuffed. Try reinstalling the CD that came with it and then reload the firware it soud work.
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When I plug it in to charge the player, it says "docked" as usual, but then it turns itself off and acts like I've disconnected it. It says "Low Battery" and shuts down.
if you don't have the kind of charger that goes directly into the dock connector, the zen vision needs a 5V charger ( it happens to be compatible with the PSP charger). if you just plug it into a usb cord it will not charger. you may also need the little white adapter piece the goes into the dock connector. i know only one place that sells older creative zen accessories and repairs creative zen visions . if you have all of that: i assume you pressed the little reset button on the bottom, it may just be frozen? if that doesn't work and you are sure you're charging it right, your logic board is dead.
Turn off CPU, Unplug Power cable, And all usb devices, let it sit for about 20mins. Plug it all back in. Turn on the CPU!
I had the same problem. This may help.
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Amenhotep I, PHARAOH of EGYPT
- Abt 1493 B.C.
Personal Information | PDF
Name Amenhotep I
Suffix PHARAOH of EGYPT
Name Amenhotep I Djeserkare
Died Abt 1493 B.C.
«b»http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amenhotep_I
«/b»2nd of 18th Dynasty
http://fabpedigree.com/s030/f002619.htm
Amenhotep I«/b» (sometimes read as «b»Amenophis I«/b» and meaning "«u»Amun «/u» is satisfied") was the second «u»Pharaoh «/u» of the «u»18th dynasty «/u» of «u»Egypt «/u». His reign is «u»generally dated from 1526 to 1506 BC «/u». He was born to «u»Ahmose I «/u» and «u»Ahmose-Nefertari «/u», but had at least two elder brothers, «u»Ahmose-ankh «/u» and «u»Ahmose Sapair «/u», and was not expected to «u»inherit the throne«/u». However, sometime in the eight years between Ahmose I's 17th «u»regnal year «/u» and his death, his «u»heir apparent «/u» died and Amenhotep became «u»crown prince «/u».«u»[3]«/u» He then acceded to the throne and ruled for about 21 years.«u»[1]
Although his reign is poorly documented, it is possible to piece together a basic history from available evidence. He inherited the kingdom formed by his father's military conquests and maintained dominance over «u»Nubia «/u» and the «u»Nile Delta «/u», but probably did not attempt to keep power in «u»Syria-Palestine «/u». He continued to rebuild temples in «u»Upper Egypt «/u», and revolutionized mortuary complex design by separating his «u»tomb «/u» from his «u»mortuary temple «/u», setting a trend which would persist throughout the «u»New Kingdom «/u». After his death, he was «u»deified «/u» into the patron god of «u»Deir el-Medina «/u».«u»[4]«/u»
«b»Family
«/b»Amenhotep I was the son of «u»Ahmose I «/u» and «u»Ahmose-Nefertari «/u». His elder brothers, the crown prince «u»Ahmose Sapair «/u» and «u»Ahmose-ankh «/u», died before him, thus clearing the way for his ascension to the throne.«u»[5]«/u» Amenhotep probably came to power while he was still young himself, and his mother, Ahmose-Nefertari, appears to have been regent for him for at least a short time.«u»[6]«/u» This is evidenced because both he and his mother are credited with opening a worker village at the site of Deir el-Medina.«u»[6]«/u» Amenhotep took his sister «u»Ahmose-Meritamon «/u» as his «u»Great Royal Wife «/u».«u»[7]«/u» Another wife's name, Sitkamose, is attested on a nineteenth dynasty «u»stele «/u».«u»[8]
Beyond this, his relation to all other possible family members has been questioned. «u»Ahhotep II «/u» is usually called his wife and sister,«u»[7]«/u» despite an alternate theory that she was his grandmother.«u»[8]«/u» He is thought to have had one son by Ahhotep II, Amenemhat, who died while still very young.«u»[7]«/u» This remains the consensus, although there are arguments against that relationship as well.«u»[8]«/u» With no living heirs, Amenhotep was succeeded by «u»Thutmose I «/u», whom he married to his sister, «u»Aahmes «/u»,«u»[7]«/u» although once again there is no definite proof that the two were related. Since Aahmes is never called "King's Daughter" in any inscription, some scholars doubt this relation as well.«u»[8]
«b»Dates and length of reign
«/b»In the ninth year of Amenhotep I, a «u»heliacal rise of Sothis «/u» was observed on the ninth day of the third month of summer.«u»[9]«/u» Modern astronomers have calculated that, if the observation was made from «u»Memphis «/u» or «u»Heliopolis «/u», such an observation could only have been made on that day in 1537 BC. If the observation was made in «u»Thebes «/u», however, it could only have taken place in 1517.«u»[10]«/u» The latter choice is usually accepted as correct since Thebes was the capital of early 18th dynasty Egypt; hence, Amenhotep I is given an accession date in 1526 BC,«u»[9]«/u» although the possibility of 1546 BC is not entirely dismissed.
«u»Manetho «/u»'s Epitome states that Amenhotep I ruled Egypt for 20 Years and 7 Months or 21 Years, depending on the «u»source «/u».«u»[11]«/u» While Amenhotep I's highest attested official date is only his Year 10, Manetho's data is confirmed by information from a passage in the tomb autobiography of a Magician named Amenemhet. This individual explicitly states that he served under Amenhotep I for 21 Years.«u»[12]«/u» Thus, in the high chronology, Amenhotep I is given a reign from around 1546 to 1526 BC and, in the low chronology, from around 1526 to 1506 BC or 1525 to 1504 BC,«u»[13]«/u» though individual scholars may vary by a few years.
«b»Notes
1«/b». ^ «u»«b»«i»«sup»a«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»b«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» Manetho - translated by W.G. Waddell, Loeb Classical Library, 1940, p.109
«u»«b»2. ^«/u»«/b» Clayton, p.100.
«u»«b»3. ^«/u»«/b» Dodson & Hilton (2004) p.126
«u»«b»4. ^«/u»«/b» "«u»Amenhotep I <http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/text/enc113226.html>«/u»". British Museum. «u»<http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/text/enc113226.html>«/u». Retrieved 2007-05-20.
«b»5«/b». ^ «u»«b»«i»«sup»a«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»b«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» Grimal, p. 201.
«b»6«/b». ^ «u»«b»«i»«sup»a«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»b«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»c«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»d«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»e«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»f«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»g«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»h«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» Shaw and Nicholson, p. 28.
«b»7«/b». ^ «u»«b»«i»«sup»a«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»b«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»c«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»d«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» Grimal, p. 190.
8. ^ «u»«b»«i»«sup»a«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»b«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»c«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»d«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»e«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»f«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»g«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»h«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»i«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»j«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» Bleiberg, p.71.
9. ^ «u»«b»«i»«sup»a«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»b«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»c«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»d«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» «u»«b»«i»«sup»e«/u»«/b»«/i»«/sup» Grimal, p.202.
«u»«b»10 ^«/u»«/b» Helk, Otto, Drenkhahn, p.969.
«u»«b»11 ^«/u»«/b» Fingerson, «u»Manetho's King List. <http://www.phouka.com/pharaoh/egypt/history/KLManetho.html>«/u»
«u»«b»12 ^«/u»«/b» Redford, p.114.
«u»«b»13 ^«/u»«/b» von Beckerath, p.189.
Person ID I61717 Glenn Cook Family
Father Ahmose I, 1st PHARAOH of 18th Dynasty, b. Abt 1555 B.C., d. 1525 B.C.
Mother Ahmose-Nefertari, d. Yes, date unknown
Family ID F551617764 Group Sheet
Family Ahmose-Meritamon, d. Yes, date unknown
1. Ahmose, queen, d. Yes, date unknown


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December 19, 2020 9:32am
The Duchess (played by Kim)
Although no one could remember there being an estate out in the Evergreen Forest, that was the address on the gold-embossed invitations that were received just a few days before.
Your Presence is Humbly Requested for
a Winter Masquerade
A Magical Evening of Revelry
Mysteries and Competitions
Come if You Dare!
- La grande-duchesse de L'hiver
On the appointed evening, the trees part to reveal a grand manor, its eaves softly glowing with tiny, flickering white lights. Surely some form of enchantment? The adjacent field has been prepared for a banquet, filled with cloth tents embroidered with holly, tables laden with food and sweets rim the area, and a band plays beside a temporary wooden dance floor. The whole is bathed in the hushed blue light of a full moon.
Into this scene steps the Grand Duchess de L'hiver, a coy smile on her lips below her elegant mask. Before her, she gently holds aloft a white rose.
She proceeds to a small table at the center of the glade, and gently places the rose into the air above it -- it hangs there, suspended by some invisible force, and then there is a shimmer and a glass dome has formed over the rose. Is it your imagination, or does the rose now pulse with its own light?
"Welcome, one and all! So long as this rose remains in bloom, this glade is enchanted to attract the best of everything one could want at a party -- the best interlocuters, the best dancers, the best comedians, musicians, chefs, wits, beauties, sweethearts -- They will come from all over, perhaps even from other planes, to bask in the light of our little winter masquerade! But be warned - this enchantment is powerful, and there may be other forces attracted to it with less noble aims. If you wish the party to continue, make sure our rose remains until its bloom is spent!"
With that, she claps her hands, the band strikes up an energetic waltz, and a sudden warmth descends on the glade despite the winter chill.
The Duchess (played by Kim) Topic Starter
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We strongly encourage you to make a new, anonymous character to attend with! The setting is a masked moonlit gala in winter; the setting for this first masquerade will be high-fantasy renaissance, but time travelers are welcome. You may attend with any of your existing characters if you really want to -- All characters will be required to wear a mask, but that is the only restriction - bring me your dragons, your halflings, your vampires! All characters are welcome, provided they don't destroy the venue.
When the masquerade is over, the masks come off! Everybody can announce who they played after the masquerade ends, so that you can connect with your newfound friends and disappear down the plot bunny's tunnel to make new stories.
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Yukina (played by Rinny_Howler)
The young Yukina was wearing her typical cute fox mask. She had recently caught wind of this estate, and wished to check this out. "Why, hello everyone! Roses... how beautiful." The warmth of the whole area even warmed her heart. Yuki joined into the festivities, hoping to meet new friends.
Falcon (played by Kada)
Greetings everyone. I've got my eye on the snack bar, particularly the roasted wieners and cheesy casserole bites! Bless the gods, who made these delicious treats?!
The Grand Duchess de L'hiver turns, as if sensing a new presence among the crowd, and proceeds across the lawn with her head held high. She walks straight to Yukina in the fox mask, threading her arm through the girl's as if they were old friends. "Ah, I'm so glad you've made it. Let's see to it that everyone enjoys themselves, hmm? You can be my special assistant for the evening."
She steers Yukina toward Falcon, a wide smile on her blue-painted lips. "I've had delicacies imported from far and wide for this event! Marvelous, aren't they?"
Sir Robert Hoseason (played by Prescience)
Sir Robert saunters casually into the glade, a hand on his sword and dramatically sweeps his feathered hat from his styled and waxed head. "An honour to be invited, your grace, my ship has just docked at Portsmouth and I somehow have found time to join your delightful company." He looks confused for a moment, perhaps at the strangeness of his arrival but he quickly dismisses the expression from his face.
The duchess' eyes sparkle as she spots the moment of confusion that Sir Robert experiences, but just as quickly as he recovers himself, she hides her own amusement in favor of a simple, warm greeting. "Sir Robert! Such a pleasure to have you with us! Where are you most lately from?"
"Indeed, your grace," he answered the duchess, inclining his head respectfully. "It is a pleasure meeting you both. Please don't judge me for devouring these lovely items. I have been eating the same stew for months!"
With a glimmer in his eye, he smiled curtly at them. Giving a wave towards the gentleman who just arrived.
"Hm? Me? Oh, I'd love to help around!" Then she looked at the two guests. "Hehe! Good to see that we're drawing people in already! Nice to meet you all." Yuki smiled, seeing that everyone here was quite kind to the young Nohrian princess. She preferred to keep her lineage hidden, so she acted like any normal person. "Thank you for the invitation though ma'am!"
Robert bows even more deeply at the assembly, wafting his hat further to express his courtesy. "Your Grace, I have ventured far and wide, but lately I have visited the shores of the fair Afrique. A wondrous place full of strange beasts and delights to tempt even the most devout!" His eyes twinkle as he rises to stand and restores his MAGNIFICENT hat to its rightful place.
Torie Lucius (played anonymously)
Torie adjusted the Arctic Fox mask on his face, glancing around some. Niklin had told him that masquerades were fun, although you couldn't see anyone properly because they were all wearing mask. The elf let out a yelp as Niklin grabbed his hand and pulled him towards some of the other guest. "What are you doing Nik?"
"I am giving you a nudge in the right direction, hiding in a corner is not an option right now." Niklin smiled, tapping his Fox mask. "A Fox never hides in a corner, got that?" He was trying desperately to get Torie to open up some to strangers.
"My land is most known for magic, seeing how I'm from a far off kingdom! Magical creatures though? I'd love to visit there one day." She turns to the new guest. "Hello Torie! Welcome!" She smiled, looking at the small group she'd just met. Yukina loved being around other people.
Elora Kelward (played by RemanLongtail)
Elora slowly entered the clearing, clad from neck to toes in a shimmering midnight blue dress. She offered a subtle smile to those who were present. "Good evening," she said to the duchess, adjusting her mask slightly. The dark elf was looking forwards to this event, hoping that it might get her mind off her recent troubles, if only for a little while.
The duchess inclines her head deeply in response to Sir Robert's oh so fancy bow. "We are honored that you were able to make time for our humble gathering, despite your magnificent travels!" Her attention turns then toward the man in the falcon mask. "The same stew? You poor creature. Are you also a traveler? Surely you and our magnificently-hatted friend here can regale us with tales!"
She spots the new arrival with the Arctic Fox mask, and laughs in delight. "My foxy friend," she exclaims to Yukina, "Look, you have a companion! Go, see what else you have in common!"
The Grand Duchess de L'hiver's eyes narrow, and she turns toward Elora, as if sensing a dour mood despite the party atmosphere. "Well met, my friend. What would make your evening truly magical?"
"Ah, hello! Ooh! A fellow fox, I see? Yay!" She skipped over delightfully to Torie, her face was filled with joy. The more foxes the better, she thought. With glee, Yukina stood with Torie. Hopefully she would find some new friends here!
Niklin smiled triumphantly as he pushed Torie gently towards Yukina. "Interact, have fun, I'll be by the food." He said before disappearing towards the food.
"Umm... Hi...?" Torie had no clue what he was doing, wishing Nik hadn't gone for the food. "I.... I am not sure what I am doing..." He gave a sheepish smile. He'd never been to a party of any sorts, always being busy with helping with his siblings.
Cassia Loraina Montreif (played by BreezyDawn)
By the time Cass stepped from the silver trimmed black carriage she felt cramped and ready to breath the fresh air. Smiling at the footman who helped her down she offered a sly wink at him and rolled her eyes - the green blue of which were just visible behind the mask she had donned on the way. "Ohh." She breathed, taking her first steps onto the glorious lawn and beholding the vast preparations that had been made. "So we aren't to be stuck inside all night." She said aloud to herself. Gathering her skirts she promptly moved between the other party goers, catching eyes and smiling vibrantly as she went - all the while reminding herself to play it cool. Word couldn't get back to mother that she'd not done her due diligence. Remembering her manners, which she'd gone through painstaking lessons to learn, she moved toward the one she assumed to be the hostess and waited with her hands clasped before her, a demure smile on her face as she waited her turn to speak.
"I present you all with gifts from my travels, these were meant for Her Majesty, but I feel it is appropriate to share them with you now." He opens a pouch carried at his waist and produces a selection of curiously flat objects, deep red and appearing to have a powdery coating. "The locals count this among their favorite snacks, it is a cured meat, spiced for flavour and a delicious treat for the senses!" He hands pieces out to the assemblage, breaking them into smaller chunks to be sampled.
Gustav Dirksen (played anonymously)
Gustav made his way into the glade, after exiting the carriage he had arrived in. Though he traveled a small distance the scenery showed that the travel was indeed worth it. He looked around for the sight of the duchess and walked up to her the moment he saw her, "Hello there, you must be the duchess I presume, this is a nice masquerade you've set up your grace" he said kindly to her, "I'm Gustav Dirksen, from the kingdom farther east." he introduced himself. Though he was royal himself he didn't want to cause a scene, all he wanted to do was get away from his palace for a day or so and have some fun for a night.
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As the body ages, it is often accompanied by chemical changes in the body. This is marked by the dehydration of the cartilaginous pads that cushion the vertebrae or discs. Old age weakens the discs, and they become sensitive to normal stresses applied to the spine.
As a result of this breakdown, painful conditions start to develop thereby causing thoracic spondylosis. In thoracic spondylosis, the tendons and ligaments of the thoracic spine get narrowed and dried resulting in the misalignment of the bones and spines. The disease can also lead to spinal stenosis.
Spondylosis can also manifest itself in the upper back of the spine. Potential features of this condition include pain that is concentrated in the upper back, pain centered in the middle of your back, and post-rest stiffness that decreases the natural flexibility of the mid-back.
Also, you might experience occasional pains that manifest after the movement of the torso in a particular direction.
Intermittent pain, unusual tissue sensitivity in the region around the shoulders and neck, pain that radiates downwards to your shoulders and upper limbs, severe headaches at the rear of your head, unusually weak muscles in your upper arms and hands, or tingling and numbness in your shoulders and upper limbs.
In some instances, the condition can decrease your ability to maintain your body balance. The pressure exerted on the spinal cord can cause other additional symptoms to the spine. Such problems include difficulty in swallowing and impaired bladder and bowel functions.
Unusual sensitivity of the tissues in the lower back, post-rest stiffness that decreases the flexibility of the lower back, impaired ability to walk normally, and unexpected loss of sensation in your lower back.
Lumbar Spondylosis also features other sciatica symptoms such as pain, tingling or loss of muscle strength, loss of sensation anywhere along the course of your sciatic nerve. Spinal cord pressure rarely occurs, and when it does, it is accompanied by impaired bladder and bowel function.
The primary cause of this condition is age. In fact, most of the patients suffering from the disease are mainly 45 years and above. The normal aging process wears out the discs and makes them brittle. That said, the discs start tearing and become extremely weak.
The small protrusions formed by the stiff and brittle discs exert undue pressure in the tissues and joints around the region resulting in pain.
Since the functions of the thoracic spine are not similar to those of the lumbar and cervical vertebrae, thoracic spondylosis occurs as an after-effect wear and tear of the spine in another location.
Tingling or numbness of the upper and lower extremities.
The physician will go through the individual's medical history and conduct a physical examination of the spine to check for any unusual symptoms.
Imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI, and CT scan can be used as confirmation diagnosis and also test the extent of degeneration of the thoracic spine.
The treatment option best suited for this spine disorder depends on the level of degeneration experienced in the thoracic region. There exists conservative as well as medical care choices.
Prescriptions include Naproxen, Motrin and Celebrex.
Prescriptions are usually for muscles spasms.
The prognosis for this condition is good for partial recovery from the signs and symptoms.
Lower thoracic degenerative spondylithesis with concomitant lumbar spondylosis.
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The International Road Transport Union (IRU), in cooperation with the European Commission, on June 26 launched the Public-Private Smart Move High Level Group (HLG) yesterday, with the objective to elaborate, concrete policy and business recommendations on how to double the number of users of passenger transport by bus, coach and taxis in the EU within the next 10 years by attracting users out of private cars, as advocated by the Smart Move campaign. The Smart Move HLG is composed of representatives from EU institutions, including the European Commission, Members of the European Parliament, and private businesses, representative associations and other sectoral stakeholders from civil society.
The Smart Move High Level Group will focus its work on three main issues: intercity long distance regular lines, group tourism by coach, and urban transport and commuting, including scheduled bus services and taxis. Each issue will be analysed from its legal, fiscal, social and customer aspects, with a focus on safety and sustainability, and in particular users needs.Yves Mannaerts, IRU Vice President and Member of the HLG, said: "We are extremely satisfied that this industry proposal is now supported by the European Commission, leading MEPs, and partners from civil society. Our objective is to propose to European citizens, politicians and businesses an ambitious and pragmatic road map on how to make collective passenger transport by road the preferred choice of European citizens, and to reach the Smart Move objective to double the number of bus and coach users in the next 10 years. This will be a concrete contribution to the follow up of the EU Transport White Paper and the implementation of the EU 2020 Growth Agenda priorities, at the lowest costs to society." More information on the Smart Move website
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c) An Internet-based, publicly available and renewable compilation of policy and business best practices.


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The Grate Impeeryul Sirkus è un cortometraggio muto del 1914 diretto da E.A. Martin. Il film è precursore della serie Simpatiche canaglie (Our Gang) e contiene anche una parodia della corsa delle bighe di Ben Hur.

Trama
In città, i bambini accolgono con entusiasmo l'arrivo del circo tanto che ai piccoli viene l'idea di organizzare uno spettacolo per gioco. Ma le cose diventano ancora più eccitanti quando un vero elefante irrompe nello show.

Produzione
Il film fu prodotto dalla Selig Polyscope Company.

Distribuzione
Distribuito dalla General Film Company, il film uscì nelle sale cinematografiche statunitensi il 30 ottobre 1914. Copia della pellicola esiste ancora.

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Voci correlate
Filmografia della Selig Polyscope

Collegamenti esterni

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Deep Dive | The impact of China's dual credit system on automobile manufacturers
Written by 36Kr Global Research Published on 3 Jun 2022 12 mins read
Analysis of the dual credit system as a feature of policy to attain carbon neutrality.
Based on sales volume, the Hongguang MINIEV manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile (SGMW) is the "champion" of the EV market in China. According to the latest global rankings for green energy vehicles published by CleanTechnica, the Hongguang MINIEV had the second highest global EV sales in November 2021, with a sales volume of 40,400 vehicles. These sales accounted for 5.6% of the global market share in that month, second only to Tesla's Model Y.
According to the data from January to November 2021, a total of 368,400 Hongguang MINIEVs were sold, again making the model the second most popular EV in the world, accounting for 6.61% of the global market share in terms of total sales volume.
The Hongguang MINIEV's low price is largely attributed to its high sales volume. The price of the Hongguang MINIEV with a basic configuration is RMB 28,800 (USD 4,300), and the price of the flagship model is RMB 38,800 (USD 5,800). Chinese and Japanese media have analyzed the cost of the Wuling Hongguang and found that the profit from selling a single Hongguang MINIEV is just RMB 89 (USD 13.30).
With such a low profit margin, why does SGMW continue to sell this vehicle? The truth is that SGMW is benefiting from corporate average fuel consumption (CAFC) and new energy vehicle policy, which together form a part of China's carbon neutrality strategy, whereby the Hongguang MINIEV brings in greater profits in addition to sales. This model is of great strategic significance to the company.
In this report, we will explain China's dual credit system and its impact on automobile manufacturers.
What is the dual credit system?
The dual credit system was originally a phased system that was introduced during the evolution of laws and regulations on controlling fuel consumption in China. We can see from the timeline below that the dual credit system was announced in September 2017 and implemented in April 2018. China implemented the dual credit system for two reasons. First, there was a need to improve the efficiency of fuel utilization and reduce fuel consumption. Then, the government aimed to promote the rapid development of green energy vehicles, achieve technological breakthroughs, and cultivate domestic industries.
Here are the relevant developments that led to the dual credit system:
2001: Began research on fuel consumption standards and policies.
2004: The national standard of "Limits of Fuel Consumption for Passenger Cars" (GB 19578-2004) was released in September (and implemented in July 2005). It regulates the fuel consumption of single vehicles based on their gross weight. This regulation was updated twice, first in 2014 and again in 2021, with GB 19578-2021 as the latest version.
2011: The average fuel consumption of enterprises (the concept of "CAFC credits") was specified in GB 27999-2011 and announced in December 2011 (then implemented in January 2012). This regulation was updated twice, first in 2014 and again in 2019, with GB 27999-2019 as the latest version.
2012: "The Development Plan for Energy-saving Vehicles and New Energy Vehicles" (2012–2020) was issued in June, specifying that the average target fuel consumption of passenger vehicles should be 5L/100km in 2020.
2017: In September, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Customs, and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of China jointly released the 2017 "Administrative Methods for Corporate Average Fuel Consumption and New Energy Vehicle Scores for Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers," hereinafter referred to as the Administrative Methods for Dual Credits (it took effect on April 1, 2018). This introduced the concept of "NEV credits" for the first time.
"Dual credit" refers to two measures: CAFC credits (corporate average fuel consumption) and NEV credits (new energy vehicles).
How does the dual credit system guide automobile manufacturers to reduce the fuel consumption of traditional vehicles while producing as many green energy vehicles as possible? To answer that question, we must study the calculations and application of the dual credit system.
CAFC credit score calculation method
A CAFC credit score is a product of the difference between the "standard value" and "actual value" of the fuel consumption of all vehicles manufactured in or imported into China, and the production or import volume. This is the formula:
CAFC credit score = (standard value − actual value) × production or import volume
As for the "standard value," we can regard it as the desired fuel consumption allowed by the Chinese government:
Standard value = target corporate average fuel consumption × proportion of standard requirements *
* The proportion is specified in the policy
The "actual value" refers to the weighted average of fuel consumption of all vehicle models that the manufacturer manufactures or imports:
Actual value = ∑ (single vehicle consumption × single vehicle output) / ∑ (single vehicle output × vehicle model multiplier discount)
If the manufactured and imported volumes of fuel-consumption vehicles of two manufacturers are the same, then the manufacturer with a higher output of green energy vehicles will obtain a higher CAFC credit score.
Meanwhile, if the output and import volumes of green energy vehicles of two manufacturers are the same, then the manufacturer with a higher output of fuel-consumption vehicles and higher overall fuel consumption will obtain a lower CAFC credit score.
NEV credit score calculation method
According to the provisions of the Administrative Methods for Dual Credit, the "NEV credit score" of passenger vehicle manufacturers is the difference between the actual value and standard value of its green energy vehicle credit score.
This means that:
NEV credit score = actual value of green energy vehicle credits − standard value of green energy vehicle credits
The actual value of a green energy vehicle credit score refers to the sum of products of the credit score of each green energy vehicle model and the output of that model.
The standard value of a green energy credit score is the total amount of traditional energy vehicles manufactured or imported multiplied by the required credit proportion of green energy vehicles (this proportion is specified in the policy).
According to the provisions of the Administrative Methods for Dual Credit, the proportion of green energy vehicle credits must be 10% (2019), 12% (2020), 14% (2021), 16% (2022), or 18% (2023) of the total amount of traditional energy vehicles manufactured or imported. For example, in 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China specified that the proportion of green energy vehicle credits in that year was 12%. If one manufacturer produced 1 million traditional energy passenger vehicles, then the standard value would be 120,000.
Dual credit penalty system
For each automobile manufacturer, CAFC and NEV credit scores are calculated separately. This means that every automobile manufacturer will have its own CAFC and NEV credit scores calculated annually. There is no proportional conversion relationship between CAFC and NEV credit scores, but they can be added together. For example, if a manufacturer in 2020 has –10,000 CAFC credits, but 12,000 NEV credits, then the manufacturer's total credit score for 2020 will be 2,000.
CAFC and NEV credit scores are added on an annual basis, and the result must be positive. If an automobile manufacturer's credit score is still negative within 90 days after releasing its accounting report, it will be severely punished. Before a manufacturer's CAFC and NEV credit scores return to zero, their fuel-consuming products that do not meet the standard cannot be listed in the product catalog of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and are thus prohibited from being sold.
If an automobile manufacturer with a negative credit score wants to avoid punishment, it can proceed in one of two ways. The first is in-house treatment. It can obtain positive CAFC credits from affiliated enterprises in its group, or use the balance of credits earned from previous years. Another method is to obtain credits from other enterprises that sell NEV credits to offset its deficit. All automobile manufacturers strive to reduce the energy consumption of traditional energy vehicles, develop green energy vehicles, and improve their credit scores.
Transactions, compensation, and the dual credit carry-over system
In the dual credit design system, the transaction and compensation of positive and negative credit scores are designed differently. CAFC positive credits cannot be traded, and can only be transferred between affiliated enterprises.
For example, the fuel-consumption credits of different brands in the same automobile group can be transferred among each other, which means that the positive credits of SGMW can be transferred to SAIC GM.
A negative CAFC credit score can be offset with a positive CAFC credit score or NEV credit score.
A negative NEV credit score can only be offset with a positive NEV credit score.
A positive NEV credit score is the only score that can be traded freely in the dual credit system. It can be traded between different automobile manufacturer groups, and the price fluctuates.
In addition, according to the regulations of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, a certain proportion of positive CAFC credits can be settled and accounted for in the next financial year but will become void after three years. Positive credits in 2018 and previous years were carried forward at a proportion of 80%. Positive credits from 2019 and later were carried forward at a proportion of 90%. Due to the three-year carry-forward validity period, the positive credits from before 2018 expired in 2021. Positive NEV credits in 2019 could be carried forward in full for one year; positive NEV credits in 2020 were carried forward at a proportion of 50%.
For green energy positive credits generated in 2021 and later, enterprises can carry them forward at a proportion of 50%, as long as they meet one of the following conditions: (1) The ratio of the actual value of average fuel consumption of passenger vehicle manufacturers (only fuel passenger vehicles accounted for) to the standard value in this year cannot be higher than 123%; (2) The passenger vehicle manufacturer can only produce or import green energy vehicles. The carry-forward period for positive green energy credits cannot exceed three years. With this design, green energy automobile manufacturers have great advantages over their counterparts.
The impact of the dual credit system on automobile manufacturers
Since 2017, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has been releasing annual dual credit reports, outlining which enterprises satisfy or fail to meet the dual credit standards.
We can see that the positive CAFC credit score decreases year by year, and the negative credit score increases yearly, including a significant increase in 2020. The growth rate of the positive NEV credit scores decreased from 2018 to 2020. At the same time, 2019 and 2020 saw the lowest proportion of green energy vehicle output, resulting in a negative NEV credit score. The automobile manufacturers that met the official standards have reduced by half within five years, while the automobile manufacturers failing to hit the official mark have doubled.
From 2016 to 2019, after the positive and negative CAFC credits were offset, the balance became positive. Theoretically, the negative score can be offset by mutually transferring CAFC credits between affiliated enterprises. This means that there is no negative credit score, so new vehicles can be listed in the catalog of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which affects listings and sales. In previous years, automobile manufacturers were not pressured by the dual credit system, since there were plenty of positive credits. The dual credit trading market was not flourishing, and the price of credits stayed below RMB 1,000 for a long time, without a high trading volume.
However, in 2020, the situation suddenly changed. After the offset of positive and negative CAFC credits, the gap was 7,346,900, and the balance of NEV credits was 3,304,500. The credit market was in short supply. The higher amount of negative CAFC credits in 2020 was mainly caused by the tightening standards of average energy consumption management. At the same time, after the pandemic relief in the second half of 2020, the automobile market rapidly recovered, focusing on SUV and medium- to high-end vehicle markets with high fuel consumption, resulting in higher average fuel consumption.
For each manufacturer, the difference between positive and negative NEV credits became more obvious in 2020. As reported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, Tesla was the manufacturer with the highest positive NEV credit score, with over 860,000 NEV credits in 2020. BYD and SGMW ranked second and third in terms of positive NEV credit scores, respectively.
Judging from the credit scores in 2020, it is clear that the main automobile manufacturers with large production and sales volumes must reduce fuel consumption and offset negative CAFC credit scores. For example, FAW Volkswagen and SAIC GM had CAFC credit scores of –1,186,200 and –922,403, respectively, in 2020. Zhu Huarong, chairman of Chang'an Automobile, shared that six key Chinese automobile groups had negative credit scores in 2020.
It is costly for manufacturers to offset these scores. For example, in order to offset the dual credit score, profit for a single vehicle made by Chang'an group was reduced by RMB 4,000 in 2020. That year, Chang'an Automobile sold 2,003,700 vehicles and suffered a loss of RMB 6.011 billion due to the dual credit system.
From July 1, 2021, the national standard of the Passenger Vehicle Fuel Consumption Limit was implemented. In addition, the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) was replaced by the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle (WLTC) as the comprehensive fuel consumption test standard, which meant that the average fuel consumption threshold of traditional vehicles increased. With a more stringent standard in place, manufacturers will face higher pressure to reduce the consumption of fuel-burning vehicles.
While traditional vehicle manufacturers earmark significant funds to purchase credits, many green energy vehicle manufacturers gain revenue by selling their excess credits. According to a financial report released by EV maker Nio, in Q3 2021, the company earned RMB 517 million by selling NEV credits from 2020, which accounted for 5.27% of its total revenue from Q1 to Q3.
The Wuling Hongguang MINIEV gave its manufacturer an edge because it was able to sell credits, while many manufacturers are under pressure to seek new development directions.
Even though SGMW is a major automobile manufacturer, its vehicles have a very low profit margin. It may be counterintuitive to continue producing its MINIEV model.
However, according to Zhu Jun, deputy director of SAIC Technology, the original goal of SGMW for launching the MINIEV was to meet the policy requirements of the dual credit system. "Credit scores guide the development of the MINIEV. Small vehicles contribute the same number of credits as large ones. Due to the dual credit system, SGMW has a large sales volume and thus greater pressure is mounted on the company. However, the Hongguang MINIEV helps the enterprise meet its credit score requirements under the existing policy system. Otherwise, the company would have to buy more credits," Zhu Jun explained.
In 2019, the CAFC credit score of SGMW was –184,868 and its NEV credit score was 101,759, with a gap of more than 80,000 credits. It was a typical case of a manufacturer failing to meet the dual credit standard. In late July 2020, SGMW launched the first four-seat Hongguang MINIEV, which has topped the sales list of Chinese green energy vehicles repeatedly since mass production began in August 2020. Data shows that 127,600 Hongguang MINIEVs were sold in 2020. That year, SGMW produced 932,700 passenger vehicles, including 178,300 green energy passenger vehicles. The company's CAFC credit score increased to 494,334 and its NEV credit score to 443,141.
Since the Hongguang MINIEV has a low price, there are questions about its profitability. However, from the perspective of credits, thanks to this model, SGMW has not needed to buy any NEV credits from other car manufacturers. According to a research report about the dual credit system released by China Industrial Securities in May 2021, the trading price of NEV credits has increased from the initial price of RMB 300–500 per credit to RMB 2,500–3,000 per credit, an increase of nearly 1,000%. If calculated at RMB 3,000 per credit, SGMW would have earned RMB 1.329 billion through credit sales in 2020, equivalent to a profit of RMB 10,415 per vehicle. Although the profit from selling a single vehicle is less than RMB 100, the credit income arising from each sale gives the Hongguang MINIEV great strategic significance.
Thanks to the SGMW Hongguang MINIEV and its positive credit income, other automobile manufacturers have come under great pressure to increase their credit reserves.
In 2020, Volkswagen China and JAC Motors (ranked sixth in terms of NEV credits) announced that Volkswagen would invest EUR 1 billion to acquire a 50% stake in JAC's parent company. This increased Volkswagen's total holdings of JAC (Volkswagen's EV joint venture) to 75%, which gave it the management rights for the joint venture. SAIC Volkswagen and FAW Volkswagen mostly sell traditional vehicles in the Chinese market, and had the highest and fourth highest negative CAFC credit scores in 2020, respectively. Volkswagen devotes significant spending to buying NEV credits. Volkswagen urgently needed to improve its production and sales of green energy vehicles in China. Therefore, the goal of its investment in JAC was to obtain more NEV credits. Previously, as specified in the JAC Volkswagen joint venture agreement, it emphasized that Volkswagen has priority over the surplus credits in the joint venture.
A Japanese language version of this report is available on connec2.jp, an information portal powered by 36Kr Japan. To inquire about research conducted by 36Kr Global, please contact 36Kr Global research lead Alex Zhao at [email protected].


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Grizzly – our young male Old English Mastiff. He's just a bit over a year old in this picture.
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Our old male Old English Mastiff – Bear.
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Pictured above – our female Millie.
Pictured above – our female Lena. She is a full sister to Millie.
Pictured Above – Our female Bella in the winter.
Pictured Above – Boomer – Sire of our females Millie and Lena.
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Talk:Bertolt Brecht
1 Life and career
2 Nazi Germany and World War II
3 Cold War and East Germany
4 Later life
5 Impact
6 Theory of theatre
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8 Major works
Born in Augsburg, Bavaria, Brecht studied medicine and worked briefly as an orderly in a hospital in Munich during World War I. After the war he moved to Berlin where an influential critic, Herbert Ihering, brought him to the attention of a public longing for modern theater.
During the postwar governments and then the Weimar Republic, Brecht met and began to work with Hanns Eisler — the composer with whom he shared the closest friendship throughout his life. He also met Helene Weigel, who would become his second wife and accompany him through exile and for the rest of his life. His first book of poems, Hauspostille, won a literary prize.
He married the opera singer and actress Marianne Zoff in 1922. Their daughter, Hanne Hiob, born in 1923, is a well-known German actress. One year later they had a son, Stefan. In 1930 Brecht married Weigel, and their daughter Barbara was born soon after. She also became an actress and currently holds the copyrights to all of Brecht's work.
Brecht formed a writing collective which became prolific and very influential. Elisabeth Hauptmann, Margarete Steffin, Emil Burri, Ruth Berlau and others worked with Brecht and produced the multiple Lehrstücke (teaching plays), which attempted a new dramaturgy for participants rather than passive audiences. These addressed themselves to the massive worker arts organisation that existed in Germany and Austria in the 1920s. So did Brecht's first great play, Saint Joan of the Stockyards, which attempted to portray the drama in financial transactions. He also worked in the theaters of Max Reinhardt and Erwin Piscator.
This collective adapted John Gay's The Beggar's Opera, with Brecht's songs set to music by Kurt Weill. Retitled The Threepenny Opera (Die Dreigroschenoper) it was the largest hit in Berlin of the 1920s and a renewing influence on the musical worldwide. One of its most famous lines underscored the hypocrisy of conventional morality imposed by the Church, working in conjunction with the established order, in the face of working-class hunger and deprivation:
Erst kommt das Fressen
Dann kommt die Moral.
First the grub (lit. "eating like animals, gorging")
Then the morality.
The success of The Threepenny Opera was followed by the quickly thrown together Happy End. It was a personal and a commercial failure. The book was then claimed to be by the mysterious Dorothy Lane (now known to be Elisabeth Hauptmann, Brecht's secretary and close collaborator). Brecht only claimed authorship of the song texts. Brecht would later use elements of Happy End as the germ for his Saint Joan of the Stockyards, a play that would never see the stage in Brecht's life-time. Happy End's most redeeming quality was its inspired score by Weill, producing many Brecht/Weill hits like 'Der Bilbao-Song' and 'Surabaya-Jonny'.
The masterpiece of the Brecht/Weill collaborations, Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny), premiered in 1930 in Leipzig with an uproar, having Nazis protesting the opera in the audience. The Mahagonny opera would premier later in Berlin in 1931 as a triumphant sensation.
Brecht spent his last years in Berlin (1930-1933) working with his 'collective' on the Lehrstücke. These were a group of plays driven by morals, music and Brecht's budding Epic Theatre. The Lehrstücke often aimed at educating workers on Socialist issues. The Measures Taken (Die Massnahme), by far the most popular and scandalous of this series, was scored by Hanns Eisler. In addition, Brecht worked on a script for a semi-documentary feature film about the human impact of mass unemployment, Kuhle Wampe (1932), which was directed by Slatan Dudow. This striking film is notable for its subversive humour, outstanding cinematography by Günther Krampf, and Hanns Eisler's dynamic musical contribution. It still provides a vivid insight into Berlin during the last years of the Weimar Republic.
By February 1933, Brecht's work was eclipsed by the rise of Nazi rule in Germany. Brecht would also have his work challenged again in later life by the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) who believed he was under the influence of communism.
Nazi Germany and World War II
After Adolf Hitler won the election in 1933, Brecht perceived a great danger to himself and left for exile—to Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, England, then Russia and finally in the United States. In his resistance toward the Nazi and Fascist movements, Brecht wrote his most famous plays: Galileo, Mother Courage and Her Children, Mr Puntila and His Man Matti, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, The Good Person of Sezuan, and many others. Brecht also wrote poetry which continues to attract attention and respect. He worked on a few screenplays for Hollywood, like Hangmen Also Die, though he had no real success or pleasure in this.
Cold War and East Germany
In the years of the Cold War and "red scare", the House Un-American Activities Committee hounded Brecht for his communist allegiances, and he was soon blacklisted by movie studio bosses. Brecht, along with about 9 other Hollywood writers, directors, actors and producers, was subpoenaed to appear before the HUAC in November of 1947 (The so called Hollywood Ten). He had pledged not to testify but did so anyway. Unlike the ten others who went before him, he was not cited for contempt. He testified that he was not a member of the communist party there or abroad, and was thanked by the Vice Chairman Karl Mundt for cooperating. By this time, Brecht had left the US and was running the Berliner Ensemble theatre in East Berlin. He had lived for many years in Moscow after 1933, but not in the other countries mentioned. In April of 1941, he acquired a visa at the US consulate in Finland to come to the US. He then traveled across the USSR by rail to Vladivostok during June. He was allowed to travel in the Soviet Union while officially an enemy alien from Germany when Germany attacked the USSR that same month. Citizens of the Soviet Union could not travel as freely. He arrived in the US in July of 1941 and took out papers to become a citizen in December, but never acted on them. He was regularly in touch with the Soviet Vice Counsel over the next seven years. His talent was as a playwright and poet and one would expect him to have worked in New York, but instead he stayed in Hollywood, where he had few notable accomplishments.
Leaving the United States for Europe, Brecht came to Switzerland, where he adapted Sophocles' Antigone, and then was invited to Berlin by East Germany. Horrified at the reinstatement of former Nazis into West Germany's government, Brecht accepted the offer and made East Berlin his home.
While Brecht's communist sympathies were a bane in the United States, East German officials sought to make him their hero. Though he had not been a member of the communist party, he had been deeply schooled in Marxism by the dissident communist Karl Korsch, and his communist allegiances were sincere. He claimed communism appeared to be the only reliable antidote to militarist fascism and spoke out against the remilitarization of the West and the division of Germany. Brecht used Korschs' version of the Marxist dialectic in both his aesthetic theory and practice in a central way when presenting his plays.
But Brecht proved to be almost as uncomfortable for his East German hosts as for the West Germans across the iron curtain. Brecht did not keep up appearances — he was scruffily dressed and always had a stubbly, unshaven face. East German security guards once excluded him from a Berlin reception being given in his own honor.
He also found the experience of living in a Stalinist state far different from what he had imagined in exile, when he composed works such as Die Massnahme ("The Measure"), which glorified the self-denying infallible vanguard party, or, more concretely, in Die Massnahmen, which justified the political decisions made by the Comintern that resulted in the spectacular failure of the revolution attempted in Shanghai in 1927.
Later life
Grave of Bertolt Brecht and Helen Weigel
Although Brecht lived in East Germany, a copyright on his writings was held by a Swiss company and he received valuable hard currency remittances; he remained an Austrian citizen. He used to drive around East Berlin in a pre-war DKW car — a rare luxury in the austere divided capital.
Brecht wrote very few plays in his last years in Berlin, none of them as famous as his previous works. Some of his most famous poems, however, including the "Buckower Elegies", were from this time. Brecht died in 1956 of a heart attack at the age of 58.
In his will he provided instructions that a stiletto be placed in his heart and that he be buried in a steel coffin so that his corpse could not be eaten by worms. He is buried in the Dorotheenfriedhof in Berlin.
Brechtian is a term used by drama critics in regards to anything recalling Brecht's particular style and approach to theatre. He is one of only a handful of authors whose names have become adjectives (see Joycean, Kafkaesque, Orwellian and Pinteresque).
Brecht left the Berliner Ensemble to his wife, the actress Helene Weigel, which she ran until her death in 1971. Perhaps the most famous German touring theater of the postwar era, it was primarily devoted to performing Brecht plays.
His son, Stefan Brecht, became a poet and theatre critic interested in New York's avant-garde theatre.
Brecht's influence can be seen in the cinema. Such filmmakers as Lars von Trier, Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Jean-Luc Godard were influenced by Brecht and his theory of the Verfremdungseffekt.
Brecht's famous quote "art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it" was used when Paul Haggis accepted the best original screenplay Oscar for Crash.
Theory of theatre
Brecht wanted to answer to Lenin's question 'Wie und was soll man lernen?' ('How and what should we learn?'). He created an influential theory of theatre, the epic theatre, wherein a play should not cause the spectator to emotionally identify with the action before him or her, but should instead provoke rational self-reflection and a critical view of the actions on the stage. He believed that the experience of a climactic catharsis of emotion left an audience complacent. Instead, he wanted his audiences to use this critical perspective to identify social ills at work in the world and be moved to go forth from the theatre and effect change.
Hans Eisler has noted, these plays resemble political seminars. Brecht described them as "a collective political meeting" in which the audience is to participate actively. One sees in this model a rejection of the concept of the bureaucratic elite party where the politicians are to issue directives and control the behaviour of the masses.
For this purpose, Brecht employed the use of techniques that remind the spectator that the play is a representation of reality and not reality itself, which he called the Verfremdungseffekt (translated as distancing effect, estrangement effect, or alienation effect). Such techniques included the direct address by actors to the audience, transposition of text to third person or past tense, speaking the stage direction outloud (Brecht on Theatre, 138), exaggerated, unnatural stage lighting, the use of song, and explanatory placards. By highlighting the constructed nature of the theatrical event, Brecht hoped to communicate that the audience's reality was, in fact a construction and, as such, was changeable.
Another technique that Brecht employed to achieve his Verfremdungseffekt was the idea referred to as historification. The content of many of his plays dealt with fictional tellings of historical figures or events. His idea was that if one were to tell a story from a time that is contemporary to an audience, they may not be able to maintain the critical perspective he hoped to achieve. Instead, he focused on historical stories that had parallel themes to the social ills he was hoping to illuminate in his own time. He hoped that, in viewing these historical stories from a critical perspective, the contemporary issues Brecht was addressing would be illuminated to the audience.
In one of his first productions, Brecht famously put up signs that said "Glotzt nicht so romantisch!" ("Don't stare so romantically!"). His manner of stagecraft has proven both fruitful and confusing to those who try to produce his works or works in his style. His theory of theatre has heavily influenced modern theatre, though it is believed that the effect of the epic theatre wears off after watching a few similar plays. Some of his innovations, though, have become so common that they've become theatrical canon.
Although Brecht's work and ideas about theatre are generally thought of as belonging to modernism, there is recent thought that he is the forerunner of contemporary postmodern theatre practice. This is particularly so because he questioned and dissolved many of the accepted practices of the theatre of his time and created a uniquely political theatre, that involved the audience in understanding its meaning. Moreover, he was one of the first theatre practitioners to incorporate multimedia into the semiotics of theatre.
ZIZEK
Major works
Because several Brecht works were not performed until long after they were written, the dates below show both the year they were written, followed by the year they were first produced.
Baal (1918/1926)
Drums in the Night (Trommeln in der Nacht, 1918-20)
In the Jungle of the Cities/ In the Swamp (1921-23)
Man is Man (Mann ist Mann, 1924-25)
The Threepenny Opera (Die Dreigroschenoper, 1928)
Happy End (1929)
Lindbergh's Flight (Der Lindberghflug, 1929)
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (Die Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny, 1928-29)/(1930)
The Baden Lehrstück on Consent (1928-29)
He Who Says Yes (Der Jasager, 1929)
Saint Joan of the Stockyards (Die heilige Johanna der Schlachthöfe, 1929/1959)
He Who Says No (Der Neinsager, 1930)
The Measures Taken (Die Massnahme, 1930)
The Mother (Die Mutter, 1930/1932)
The Exception and the Rule (Die Ausnahme und die Regel, 1930-31)/(1936)
A short play about the exploitation of men. The characters undergo harsh treatment from a wealthy merchant with a lucrative interest in the imaginary deserts of Yahi.
The Seven Deadly Sins (Die Sieben Todsüden der Kleinbürger, 1933)
The Roundheads and the Peakheads (Die Rundköpfe und die Spitzköpfe, 1931-36)
Fear and Misery in the Third Reich (Furcht und Elend des Dritten Reiches, 1935-38)
Señora Carrara's Rifles (Die Gewehre der Frau Carrar, 1937/1937)
based loosely on J.M. Synge's Riders to the Sea, but relocated by Brecht in the Spanish Civil War
Mother Courage and Her Children (Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder, 1939/1941)
The Trial of Lucullus(1939)
Galileo (Leben des Galilei, 1938/1943)
The Good Person of Sezuan (Der Gute Mensch von Sezuan, 1940/1943)
Puntila and His Man Matti (Herr Puntila und sein Mann Matti, 1941)
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (1941/1961)
Schweik in the Second World War (1941-44)
The Visions of Simone Machard (1941-44) with Lion Feuchtwanger
The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Der kaukasische Kreidekreis) (1944-45)
The Days of the Commune (1948-49)
The Tutor (1950)
Martin Esslin (1971) Brecht: The Man and His Work
Peter Thomson and Glendyr Sacks, eds. (1994) The Cambridge Companion to Brecht, Cambridge University Press
John Willett, trans and ed. (1992) Brecht on Theatre, The Development of an Aesthetic, Hill and Wang, New York
↑ Žižek, S. (2000) The Fragile Absolute, or Why the Christian Legacy is Worth Fighting For, London and New York: Verso. p. 147
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Disney Just Released "Beauty and the Beast" Minnie Mouse Ears… and We Know Where to Find Them
Nicole Briese · May 7, 2018
Disney's Minnie Mouse ear collection just keeps getting better and better! The house of mouse caused buying pandemonium last August with the release of its oh-so-coveted rose gold ears. Then the park had us losing our chill over its sequin cupcake birthday ears back in March, and now, they've released what might be the very best pair of all.
As seen on @thedisneybae's Instagram feed, Disneyland's The World of Disney is now selling a pair of golden Beauty and the Beast–themed ears that will instantly transform you into Belle.
NEW BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 🥀 BELLE MICKEY EARS AT WORLD OF DISNEY 🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀
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The ears feature plenty of references to the iconic film, from the golden hue of Belle's dress to the Beast's enchanted rose, which is featured at the center of the headpiece. The sequined rose-print ears are topped off with the words "Tale As Old As Time" that are inscribed on the headband's side.
The release comes just in time for Beauty and the Beast Live in Concert, which will be performed at the Hollywood Bowl in LA on May 25 and 26 with Zooey Deschanel as the lead.
If history is any indicator, these gorgeous gems will sell out, and quick — get thee to Disney at once!
What do you think of the latest version of mouse ears? Tell us over @BritandCo.
(Photos via @thedisneybae)
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Grab the whole family and head over to Chinook, where your meal comes with a heaping helping of The Rockies. There's no better feeling than sitting down and sharing a meal with the ones you love, especially when that meal is absolutely delicious. Tucked inside the Banff Park Lodge, Chinook is an area staple that serves up something for anyone in your family. The best part? Your kiddos eat for free!
With options galore, including a highly regarded brunch buffet, seafood, steaks and more, you will be hard-pressed to find a restaurant more accommodating to your needs. Pull up a chair and enjoy the breathtaking views.
2 Omega 3 eggs with your choice of the following ingredients; (additional ingredients add $1.00 per item) Valbella ham, Valbella Chorizo sausage, apple wood smoked bacon, mushrooms, Monterey jack & cheddar cheese, bell peppers, green onions,feta cheese, & tomatoes. Served with pan seared potatoes & your choice of J.K. Baker toast.
We love choices, it is the nature of the world right now. Carlitos totally gets this, and this is why they have 25, yes 25, options for even your wildest pizza dreams.
Let's be honest, who doesn't love spaghetti? The Old Spaghetti Factory takes all your pasta favourites and delivers them with sauces made daily from scratch. Sometimes you have to put your diet on hold and indulge in some much deserved carbs. Every entree at the Old Spaghetti Factory comes with soup or salad, their warm fresh baked sour dough bread and whipped garlic butter. And garlic butter is as good as it sounds. Here you will find a comfy spot for the whole family to eat and not break the bank.
This carb heavy experience will leave you feeling satisfied and full of all things delicious. Come on, carb-o-load a little, you deserve it.
Pizza. Just the sound of the word makes your mouth water and your stomach growl. Athena has been around for 30 years flipping and kneading the finest dough in Banff. If you are looking for a pizza professional look no further than Athena's.
Sometimes you just want to have options. Boston Pizza hears you loud and clear. That's why they offer a menu busting with choices just for you. With any pizza topping your hungry belly could desire, you can create your own pie or choose from one of their pre-made menu choices.


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Authorities Shutting Doors of Engagement on Crisis In Burundi
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The United Nations says that nearly two years since the election crisis in Burundi, the country is still at risk of intensifying its problems.
Speaking Thursday to the U.N. Security Council, the secretary-general's special adviser, Jamal Benomar, reported that Burundi was still struggling with a fragile security environment; soaring unemployment, especially among youth; and deterioration of the humanitarian situation.
He also underscored that the political impasse had only deepened in the two years since President Pierre Nkurunziza sought what many viewed as an unconstitutional third term in office. Perhaps most troubling, he said, is the worsening human rights situation.
"Many Burundians live in fear as a result of widespread repression and increasing intimidation by the Imbonerakure, the ruling party's youth militia," Benomar said. "Members of opposition political parties, as well as perceived opponents, reportedly continue to be victims of arbitrary arrest, detention, ill treatment and enforced disappearances."
Benomar said 3 million Burundians need humanitarian assistance, a quarter of the population. Since the crisis erupted in 2015, nearly 400,000 people have fled the country, and the U.N. refugee agency projects that number will reach 500,000 by year's end.
International police force
In July 2016, the Security Council authorized a 228-member international police force to deploy to Burundi to prevent human rights violations and provide stability for an intra-Burundian dialogue. The government has continued to reject the council's decision, and the force has been unable to deploy.
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa, who is the facilitator for the opposing sides, told the council via a video link from Entebbe that the parties were far apart, despite intensive efforts to bring them together.
"Each side claims to be the depository or the custodians of the Arusha agreement [which ended the country's civil war and created a power-sharing agreement between the Hutu majority and Tutsi minority] and the constitution," he said. "And the tendency is to see other side as the criminals, and therefore they are the ones who should be visited with all the wrath of the power of the state or the power of the international community."
Benomar expressed his frustration with the Burundian government, saying the United Nations had tried to engage with Bujumbura but "the doors to engagement and cooperation have been largely shut by the authorities."


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Royal Society Recognizes UVA Auto Crash Finding as a 'Statistic of the Year'
Fariss Samarrai, farisss@virginia.edu
The Royal Statistical Society today announced its "international statistics of the year." Among the most notable is a University of Virginia finding that female car passengers wearing seatbelts have 73% greater odds of being seriously injured in frontal crashes compared to belted men (after controlling for collision severity, occupant age, stature, body mass index and vehicle model year).
The ongoing study – which seeks to improve safety for all automobile occupants – was conducted by UVA's Center for Applied Biomechanics, with researchers from UVA Engineering and the School of Medicine's Department of Public Health Sciences. The center conducts research to better understand risk factors for injuries in a range of situations, from car crashes to sports, and to find ways to prevent or reduce injuries.
"We're honored and encouraged that the Royal Statistical Society has selected our finding as one of the most notable of the year," said Jason Forman, a principal scientist with the center and the study's lead author. "The finding has prompted important discussions within the automobile safety research community to seek ways to continue to improve safety for all road users."
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The study – an analysis of crash and injury data for the years 1998 to 2015, compiled from the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System – appeared in the July issue of the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. The researchers also found that vehicle occupants age 66 and older are particularly susceptible to chest-area injuries, likely because of increased ribcage fragility.
"Our studies are designed to shed light on the fundamental biomechanical factors that increase or decrease risk of injury or death in automobile crashes, and aim to continually improve safety," Forman said.
The safety features and design of newer automobiles, he said, have been associated with a significant reduction in risk of injury and death in crashes. "Risk has decreased for skull fractures, cervical spine injury, abdominal injury, leg injury, and other areas," he said. "But there are still substantial gains to be made."
"Statistics have a remarkable power in their ability to help us understand the key issues of the day," said Jennifer Rogers, chair of the Royal Statistical Society's judging panel and its vice president for external affairs. "This year's winning and commended statistics capture some of the zeitgeist of 2019 and demonstrate just how enlightening statistics can be."
Some of the society's other notable statistics for 2019, not involving UVA studies, include:
The estimated global average for life expectancy at birth in 2019 is 72.6 years – a record high.
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere this year hit the highest ever recorded at 415.26 parts per million.
The global mortality rate for children under 5 dropped to 54 deaths per 1,000, a 59% decrease from an estimated rate of 93 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990.
Fariss Samarrai
farisss@virginia.edu (434) 924-3778
https://news.virginia.edu/content/royal-society-recognizes-uva-auto-crash-finding-statistic-year


This walk may be impassable during and after winter, if so use road alternative.
Exit the car park through the playing fields, bearing right. Cross Overton Hill Road and go uphill towards Berrydown Sports Ground. At the top, turn left following the footpath sign and walk ¼ mile underneath a row of overhead lines.
At the end of the field, turn right along the field edge and continue across the field exiting on to a road through a gap in the hedge. Beware of traffic as you cross the road (Straight Lane). Go into the field and continue in the same direction as before, until you reach an area of young trees. Go downhill. Bear left and follow the field boundary for about 50 yards.
Turn right along the track. There are narrow footbridges to the left, which ford the Test when in flood. If impassable, use road alternative (see below).
At the end of this track, turn left onto the road. After about ¼ mile, pass Ogmore House and take the right of way on the right before the next house. Follow this hedge-lined green lane and pass under the railway. After passing under the railway, take the steps on your left.
Enter David's Wood (a small, fenced plantation of trees) via a gate then find a bench for your picnic or continue straight ahead and leave by the gate at the far end to emerge onto a lane. Turn left and follow the lane. Turn left at the T-junction, cross the road and continue downhill past Station Approach and Quidhampton Farm on the right.
Just after the fire station, take the footpath left up Lambs Close. Turn right opposite the garage block when the car park will be in sight.
Return to Straight Lane and turn right, heading north. At T-junction, go right. After a large cottage on the left, go left along the hedge-lined green lane and continue the route as described above.


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DAP Proud that it is not only the most credible opposition in Malaysia, but is the only opposition party in West Malaysia which won both Parliamentary and State seats in the last general elections which have stood firm and steadfast by the people
Speech by DAP Secretary-General and Member of Parliament for Bandar Melaka, Lim Kit Siang, at a DAP Public Rally at Serdang Bahru new village on Saturday, 11th May 1974 at 8 p.m.
The Democratic Action Party can rightly be proud that it is not only the most credible opposition party in Malaysia, but is the only opposition party in West Malaysia which won both Parliamentary and State seats in the last general elections which have remained faithful to the hopes, aspirations and the mandate of the people.
In the 1969 general elections, the opposition parties which have won Parliamentary and State seats, apart from the DAP, were the Parti Islam, Gerakan Rakyat and the People's Progressive Party.
All these three parties have betrayed their own political principles and the trust of the people.
The Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia, for instance, campaigned on the platform of denying the Alliance the two-thirds majority in Parliament so that it could not change and tamper with the Constitution as its whim and fancy.
But the first thing the Gerakan MPs did in Parliament was to provide the Alliance the two-thirds majority that they lacked so that the Malaysian Constitution could be drastically changed to abridge the freedom of speech of the people, and to enable MPs and State Assemblymen to be charged for sedition for articulating the voice of the people in the State Assemblies and the Parliament. The eight Gerakan MPs at that time were Dr. Tan Chee Khoon, Yeoh Teck Chye, Dr. Lim Chong Eu, Mustapha Hussein, V. Veerappen, Gabirel, V. David, and Ng Hoe Hun).
Not long after, the whole Gerakan party was pawned to UMNO as price for entering the National Front.
The story of the PPP and the Parti Islam are the same.
Although the DAP experienced defections and betrayals by some MPs and State Assemblymen, the DAP as a whole has stood up well to the test of time. In fact, it can be said that of all the opposition parties in the 1969 general elections, the DAP remains as the only one which have not betrayed the electorate, although we were not without our opportunists and traitors.
It is because of the DAP's steadfastness and dedication to the cause of championing the rights of the downtrodden people that there are so many forces in the country which would like to see the DAP disintegrate, or go the way of the Gerakan and the PPP.
The leadership of the DAP will not allow the DAP to be wrecked by the opportunists from inside, nor would be allow the DAP to betray the people and follow the footsteps of Lim Chong Eu and Seenivasagam.
This is why, for instance, the DAP Disciplinary Committee had to expel Yap Pian Hon and his clique in Serdang, because they were not prepared to abide by the decision of the Party Congress to unequivocally oppose the concept of National Front, for the simple reason that this is the latest fraud on the people.
It is because the DAP, despite its problems, have been able to gain momentum and strength throughout the country, that there are many forces which are racking their brains to try to stall our progress. This is why there are so many professional mourners and vultures who at the slightest excuse would prophesy the end of the DAP.
Thus in June 1972, when Goh Hoch Guan was expelled from the Party for gross party indiscipline, a whole chorus of political leaders, both inside and outside the Alliance, predicted the end of the DAP. In fact, Tun Razak said that time that DAP has entered the grave.'
But 18 months later, in January 1974, Tun Razak had to go to Penang and appealed to MCA and Gerakan to help the UMNO to fight the DAP – a three-to-one contest. There is no better testimony than this that the DAP, far from 'running out of steam' or 'disintegrating', have gone from strength to strength as to worry the National Front leaders.
In the last few weeks, we lost two State Assemblymen in Selangor, one was expelled and the other declared that he had changed his political views and resigned.
These are local problems which will not be able to check the onward march of the DAP throughout the country, for the good reason that the people at large realize that the politics of the National Front is no different from the politics of the Alliance, which they rejected overwhelmingly in the 1969 general elections.
Of course, if we are in political because we are solely interested in the advancement of one or a small group of persons, there is no better way than to team up with the National Front. But we in the DAP, who remain steadfast to our beliefs and principles, are not interested in the advancement or enrichment of one, two or a small group of persons, but in the future and well-being of the new generation of Malaysians. We are prepared to make sacrifices so that the new generation of Malaysians can lead a better and more fulfilling life. Those who want to sacrifice the future and well-being of Malaysians for their personal advancement and selfish ends have no place in the Democratic Action Party.
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A modern row is brewing on the site where one of the most famous battles in history took place almost 1,000 years ago.
A £2.3 million plan to boost flagging visitor numbers at Battle Abbey has angered the town's historical society.
English Heritage wants to build a visitors' centre, cafe and toilets in the grounds of the ancient monument, which was built by William the Conqueror on the site where his invading Norman troops defeated King Harold's Saxon army at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Neil Clephane-Cameron, Battle and District Historical Society secretary, said: "English Heritage has pushed this plan through without consultation.
"It is a totally unsuitable site for what they are suggesting and does not befit a monument of such immense importance."
Visitor numbers at the attraction have dropped from 160,000 last year to 143,000.
English Heritage hopes the development will stop the decline and attract more visitors to Battle.
It is seeking planning permission for building inside the Abbey grounds.
It would include a new auditorium showing an interactive presentation of the Norman invasion, along with the toilet and cafe facilities.
The plan has been approved by Rother District Council but must get the go-ahead from the Heritage Secretary because of the historically-sensitive land.
English Heritage operations director Tracey Wahdan said: "Battle Abbey is one of our finest properties but has seriously lacked adequate visitor facilities for some years.
"Countless visitor surveys have highlighted the poorly designed exhibition and interpretation area and inappropriately located toilets and lack of catering facilities.
"We believe that with easier disabled access and greater visitor comfort people will find their trip to Battle Abbey a truly memorable experience."