The golden flowers in the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe point toward a civilization of love, founded in Jesus Christ.
In the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on St. Juan Diego's tilma, nine golden flowers can be seen on Our Lady's mantle. First, one should bear in mind that the indigenous people of Mexico held a special reverence for flowers, because a beautiful flower signified the continuation of life.
If we carefully examine one of these flowers, we see that there is a small series of blooms that encircle it. Since the indigenous people expressed "truth" as "flower and song," this image on Our Lady's mantle would be perceived as a symbol of pure truth. If we take yet a closer look, we can trace the stem of the flower's root to Our Lady's mantle full of stars. This means that this beautiful flower represents a truth of celestial origins.
When comparing this flower with the pictographic writing, or glyphs, in indigenous codices, we can better understand the message. The part that would properly be the blossom is drawn in the form of the glyph for "hill," and the stem part is presented like the glyph for "river." This combination, "hillwater," for the indigenous people represented the concept of civilization.
Likewise, this "hill" calls to mind a temple, representing the highest point of encounter between God and man. For the indigenous people, a temple was considered a "sacred hill," which took the form of a pyramid.
There is yet more to be discovered from this golden flower. It addition to its three-fold meaning as flower, hill and temple, it also takes the form of a heart when the glyph is viewed upside down. And the stem, or river, takes the form of arteries. These symbols — the heart and blood — represent life, which belongs to and has its origin in God. Thus, this image of the flower-hill-temple and stem-river is, at the same time, communicates a message about life, a life connected vitally to God.
If we further observe the interior of this image, we discover a face, complete with eyes, nose and mouth. An indigenous concept of the "wise man" was one who was capable of putting a human face in the heart of another person. In other words, the wise man is capable of humanizing the heart of his fellow man — giving him a heart that knows how to love.
This brings to mind what sacred Scripture tells us about God's capacity to convert a stony heart into a heart of flesh. The prophet Ezekiel, for instance, writes: "I will give them a new heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove the stony heart from their bodies, and replace it with a natural heart, so that they will live according to my statutes, and observe and carry out my ordinances; thus they shall be my people and I will be their God" (Ezekiel 11:19-20).
We can now assemble the different aspects of this drawing and come a bit closer to its fuller significance in the Christian context. In this gift of Our Lady of Guadalupe's image, her son Jesus Christ is presented in her immaculate womb surrounded by symbols of a new civilization of love. This civilization consists of a people who are full of God's truth and full of life, rooted in heaven.
As a "people with a mission," we become aware of our true vocation, our calling from God, to build through Christ and for Christ a culture of life and a civilization of love.


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The supply chain diversification trend for moving out of China is benefiting South East Asia. Thailand, as the largest automotive manufacturer in the region, is perceived as being a promising option for the automotive industry, especially for electric vehicles.
Southeast Asia is one of the most promising regions in light of the supply chain diversification trend. While Vietnam has caught most attention, other Southeast Asian countries are also attracting growing interest from foreign investors, Thailand being one of them. Its well-established automotive manufacturing know-how, policy package, and strategic location make Thailand a promising diversification option for the automotive industry, including the strategic EV (electric vehicle) manufacturing sector.
Who are the Investors?
Like Vietnam, Thailand has attracted foreign investors, especially in the electronic machinery sector, who are seeking to shift their manufacturing activities amid the China-US trade war, including Japanese, and US firms, such as Sony, Sharp, and Harley-Davidson Inc, etc. Besides the electronic machinery sector, Thailand, as the largest automotive manufacturer in Southeast Asia and the eleventh largest in the world in 2019, is also perceived as a promising option for the automotive industry supply chain diversification.
Although the Thai automotive industry was hit hard by the pandemic, it aims to seize the opportunity of the rising EV manufacturing sector. Thailand has managed to attract significant FDI, the number of companies involved in the EV industry grew from 76 in 2015 to 420 in 2019. As of 2020, the BOI (Thailand Board of Investment) has approved 24 projects by carmakers to produce electric vehicles of all types in the country, with an annual capacity of over 500,000 units. In 2020, the government stated it aims to grow EV production so that it will account for 30% of the total Thai automotive production by 2030.
Figure 1 - Datasource: International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers
According to the BOI, the top three source countries for Foreign Direct Investment in 2020 were Japan, China, and the US (Figure 2). Apart from the long-term Japanese investment in the automotive sector, there is also growing investment from German and Chinese automotive manufacturers. As ASEAN countries have already started the transition process of addressing environmental concerns the investors see a major advantage in Thailand, as a means to access the fast-growing Southeast Asian market. In 2018, Mercedes-Benz chose Thailand as the site of its sixth EV battery factory. In 2020, the Chinese pick-up truck manufacturer Great Wall, took over General Motor's plant in Thailand as a means to access the ASEAN market.
Figure 2 - Datasource: Bank of Thailand
Strong Policy Support
Thailand has been offering a relocation policy package since 2019 to attract international companies to shift their production. As for the automotive sector, some of its policies, such as no local content being required for vehicle production, is proving to be attractive, especially for an industry with such a well-established global supply chain.
Specifically, for the EV sector, in November 2020, the BOI approved a new financial incentive covering all the significant aspects of production. Projects will be granted various types of tax reductions or exemptions. For EV batteries, a 90% reduction in import duties will be granted for two years on raw or essential materials that cannot be sourced locally. Besides state-level incentives, there are also regional support policies. For instance, there is zero excise tax for full EVs from 2020 to 2022 in the EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor), a special economic zone bringing together three provinces on the east coast which is also Thailand's EV manufacturing hub.
Optimization Logistics Operation: Eastern Economic Corridor
The strategic geographic location and particularly high logistics performance in this region also contribute to Thailand's attractiveness (Figure 3). Notably, half of the EEC is covered by the 5G infrastructure as of February 2021, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to offer 5G logistics connectivity.
Figure 3: Data source: World Bank
Apart from being a gateway to access the Southeast Asian market, the EEC's comprehensive logistics infrastructure (Figure 4) also offers an optimized connection with both India and China, the two most populated countries in the world. As such, this makes Thailand an ideal place for investors to reach both markets.
Figure 4: Source of the Illustrated Map: EEC Governance
A China-Thailand high-speed railway project paves the way for an intermodal shipping connection between Southwest China and greater Southeast Asia via Thailand. The passenger and cargo dual railway project is aimed to be completed by 2026 and will connect with the China-Laos railway link currently under construction, and will also be part of China's trans-Asia railway project that will eventually link to Singapore.
To connect the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, in 2020 Thailand proposed to build a 100 km land bridge to replace the previous Kra Canal Project, with two planned deep seaports, one in the Gulf of Thailand and the other on the Andaman Sea. This ambitious project will allow shipping to bypass the Strait of Malacca via a multimodal shipping connection (Rail-ocean connection), a game-changer for the Europe-Asia shipping connection. However, it must be noted that this project remains largely a more conceptual than concrete plan. Its predecessor project Kra Canal has been in discussion for years but has not actually moved past the planning stage.
Growing Competition among Peers
Nonetheless, Thailand is also facing growing competition from its peers, resulting in a risk of missed opportunities amid the supply chain diversification tendency.
Firstly, Thailand faces competition from Indonesia in the EV sector. According to BloombergNEF, Indonesia, which holds the world's largest nickel reserve, can offer the lowest cost of EV battery manufacturing among all Asian countries, 8% lower than China. In December 2020, Korean company LG, one of the largest EV battery suppliers, sealed a 9.8 billion USD deal with its Indonesian counterpart to develop the world's first local EV battery supply chain, from upstream mining to downstream production. Similarly, Tesla is also reportedly showing interest in investing in EV battery production in Indonesia.
Secondly, the potential trade barriers imposed on Thailand-made automotive related goods can hinder its attractiveness for FDI. For instance, the probable implementation of US anti-dumping measures against Thai tires and light trucks could lead to an erosion of its competitiveness with rivals, such as Indonesia or Canada.
Thirdly, its political unrest undermines foreign investors' confidence in the Thai market. The Thai automotive industry was hit hard during the 2013-2014 political crisis, resulting in the decision by multiple Japanese automotive manufacturers to shift production to Indonesia and the temporary suspension of investment. Fitch Group has also lowered Thailand's short-term Political Risk Index Score from 70,4 out of 100 to 68,3, responding to the continued social turbulence.
The China-US tension in the South China Sea also poses risks in shipping and business operations in Southeast Asia. However, it is not a risk that is limited to Thailand. In fact, despite being the oldest ally of the US in Asia, Thailand manages to keep a good balance in its relations with these two powers.
The implication to the Global Supply Chain
While Southeast Asia is considered to be the home of primarily labor-intensive and low value-added manufacturing industry diversification, Thailand shows the promise of potential in Southeast Asia for attracting diversification of the mid/high tech manufacturing sector.
Under the regionalization of the supply chain and the fast-growing ASEAN market, Thailand's automotive assembly activities will continue to serve the regional market, including Southeast Asia and Oceania. As a signatory to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the lowered trade barriers among the member states will reinforce its position as an important regional player in the automotive sector. A growing China-Thailand trade connection can be anticipated in the light of China's strong interest in engaging in the Southeast Asian market.
As for interregional connections, a growing trade flow of intermediate parts between Thailand and both Europe and the US, and also FDI coming to this sector, are expected. However, this will remain marginal in comparison to major Asian trading partners, such as China, Japan, and Korea.
The foreign investment in the EV battery manufacturing sector in Southeast Asia in general, not just in Thailand, also means a growing demand for tailored logistics solutions for EV battery shipping from Southeast Asia due to the complex nature of EV batteries. According to BloombergNEF's Global Lithium-Ion Battery supply chain ranking, four Southeast Asian countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, will continue to be among the top 25 global suppliers in 2025.
Sony, Harley-Davidson, Others Move Production from China to Thailand, Industry Week
Thailand's EV industry grows by 81% in 4 years
Strategic investment: Mercedes-Benz Cars pushes electric initiative in South-East Asia with battery production in Thailand, Daimler
GM shuts Australia, NZ operations; sells Thai plant to Great Wall, ReutersThailand awards contract for standard-gauge project, International Railway Journal
Thailand looks to cut Malacca Strait shipping time by land link between Indian, Pacific Oceans, South China Morning Post
Indonesia, world's biggest nickel producer, says it received an investment proposal from Tesla, CNBC
Thai auto sector slams on brakes as political crisis rumbles on, Reuters
Battery Making in Indonesia Can Cost Less than in China, BloombergNEF
Indonesia says $9.8 billion EV battery MOU agreed with LG Energy Solution, Reuters
US Anti-Dumping Duties: Long-term Cost Cuts Needed to Maintain Competitiveness, Kasikorn Research Center
Thailand's EV Industry – ASEAN Demand Grows, Industry Today
China Dominates the Lithium-ion Battery Supply, BloombergNEF
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Organising childcare over the Easter holidays can be a tough task for busy parents, especially if you're trying to save money. But don't worry - there may be more options than you think.
To start with, find out as soon as you can which days and hours you will be working over the Easter break. Talk to your boss as early as as possible to arrange leave over the holidays, and be prepared to be flexible. Budgeting for childcare will be easier if you know exactly when you will need help. If you're not already lucky enough to work in a job offering flexi-time, this may be something to raise with your employer. Alternatively, discuss the possibility of working from home, even if only for one day a week. It all helps to save money, and means you'll be spending the same amount of time at home each month.
Now is the time to call in those offers of help from your loved ones. Talk to your family or friends as soon as you can and pencil in the days or times they will be able to look after your child. Although they'll be offering their help free of charge, it's important to remember they may have busy schedules too. Try to make time to create a thank you gift with your child; a painting or some homemade biscuits will go a long way to making sure your family and friends feel appreciated for their efforts, and it's also a fun way to get your kids involved in something creative over the holidays.
Find out whether your child's school is offering any Easter holiday activities. Some schools and day nurseries run sports camps or activity weeks designed to help out working parents. Kids' clubs generally run on weekdays in working hours and can be a great way for your child to make new friends and participate in exciting activities. Remember to plan ahead - there are usually savings to be made from block bookings in advance.
Contact your local council to find out about holiday schemes in your area. They will be able to tell you whether you are eligible for any funding and will have information about free or reasonably priced activities available near you. Private schemes can be expensive, so take time to go through all the options and find the one that fits your budget. Our free money management software will help you make the most of your finances and budget for childcare costs.
Finally, talk to other parents and carers at your child's school or nursery. You're all facing the same difficulties, but you may be able to help each other out. Think about how to save money by pooling your resources. Perhaps you can organise a rota between you to pick up and drop off your children at holiday activities. Consider offering to look after a friend's child on your day off, in exchange for the favour being returned on a day when you're working. Or club together and share the costs of a child-minder or babysitter. Remember, you're not alone.


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Happy Birthday, George Clooney — Oscar Winner Is 59-Years-Old
Charisse Van Horn
May 6, 2020 9:50 AM PDT
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Actor George Clooney celebrates his 59th birthday on May 6, 2020. the Oscar-winner and father of two is married to Amal Clooney and is best known for his roles in ER , Michael Clayton , Ocean's Eleven, and many more. As one of Hollywood's leading men, George Clooney is one of the world's most foremost A list actors. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Clooney was born into showbiz. His aunt was Rosemary Clooney and his cousins and other relations through marriage include Miguel Ferrer, Gabriel Ferrer, and Debby Booney, and Rafael Ferrer. Known for his chiseled good looks, George Clooney's mother, Nina was a former beauty queen and his father Nick Clooney was a news anchor and television host. With both Nick and his sister Rosemary Clooney going into television, it seemed inevitable that George would find his footing there. Yet no one was prepared for the level of success he obtained.
It's hard to believe there was ever a time when George Clooney wasn't a household name. Before he burst on to the scene in 1984, winning women's hearts across the nation in ER , he was getting bit roles in television series such as Centenniel, Riptide , and Street Hawk. It's also impressive that ER was Clooney's first major role and he won two Emmys for playing the handsome Ace.
By the time ER was off the air, George Clooney was already a Hollywood superstar. His fame increased dramatically, preparing him for the leading roles in films such as Ocean's Eleven , where he played Danny Ocean. Over the next decade, he saw tremendous success with movies like Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, The Ides of March, Syriana , Michael Clayton , The Descendants , and Argo (that he produced).
George Clooney isn't on social media but his fans found ways to celebrate his birthday none the less. Many photos and videos of the actor were shared and you may see a photo slideshow featuring some of George Clooney's best looks below.
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Paramahansa Srimad
Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakura
Srila Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada
Tridandi Swami Bhakti Hridaya Vana Maharaj
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Wonderful Anecdotes Of Sarasvati Prabhupada
By Richard Shaw Brown
Vande gurun isha bhaktan
From Jan. 1968 I lived continuously for 6.5 years with the 3rd direct sannyasi disciple and very close intimate servitor of Srila Sarasvati Prabhupada, named Tridandi Swami Bhakti Hridaya Vana Maharaj. He was also Prabhupada's most famous preacher and he dedicated his entire celibate life to the personal service and mission of his Gurudev. Sripad Vana Maharaj spent LOTS of private time with Saraswati Prabhupada and he remembered many personal incidents in the life of Prabhupada, some of which he described to me over my years at his feet in Sridham Vrindavan. All of the stories were unique and I would like to relate four of them to the VNN devotees.
---On one occasion Sripad Vana Maharaj was alone with Saraswati Thakura on the roof of the Calcutta Gaudiya Math during a cloudy night. Vana Maharaj noticed that Prabhupada remained silent and was looking up at the night sky for a very long period. Swami Vana was worried that his Gurudev would strain his neck so he asked his Guru why he continued to look at the night sky? The great Prabhupada replied that he had looked up and seen a star and that he must find and see another star before looking down. With his head up he explained to Vana Maharaj that if you see the Moon or any single star in the sky it is important that you must see another star before looking down again. To fail to do so would bring ill-fortune.
---Another similar example. Srila Sarasvati Prabhupada believed that to see the Moon on the 4th day after Purnima would bring blame and accusations against anyone who did so. He personally told Vana Maharaj that Lord Krishna had once seen the 4th day waning Moon while residing in Dvaraka and this was the real reason why Krishna got falsely accused of stealing the Syamantaka ruby.
---Prabhupada Sarasvati Thakura was unpopular with the Smarta Brahmins and other Sanskrit scholars who he ridiculed for their mundane ideas. So a plot was hatched to humiliate Prabhupada. Although Prabhupada was a great scholar, still he was not specifically a Sanskrit expert in the academic sense. So an assembly of Sanskrit experts was planned and Srila Sarasvati Prabhupada was invited to debate his philosophy with them IN SANSKRIT LANGUAGE. At the appointed time Prabhupada arrived with a large number of his disciples and they took their seats together. Among his disciples was an exceptionally gifted Sanskrit expert holding a Ph.D. with honors, although none of the Smartas was aware of this. The sabha was convenied and a powerful Smarta leader stood up and addressed Prabhupada, in very advanced extempore Sanskrit, and after offering his arguments for almost one hour he triumphantly took his seat, sure that he had stumped the controversial Acharya.
A silence then fell over the learned assembly and all eyes (and ears) were on the grave looking Sarasvati Thakura who simply cast an almost imperceptible glance at his expert Sanskrit disciple. This junior disciple, then a brahmacari, immediately stood up, and in the greatest display of Sanskrit scholarship, which Swami Vana Maharaj said was inspired by Lord Hari Himself, he completely astonished the entire assemble with his philosophical counter arguments in unparalleled extempore Sanskrit. Then, after Prabhupada's disciple had devastated the antagonists and refuted all their arguments from memory, a great hush hung over the Sabha as Prabhupada, followed by his devotees (including Sripad Vana Maharaj), simply walked out in complete victory. Such was the power of Prabhupada that he was victorious without even opening his lotus-like mouth.
---Once while residing in the Calcutta Gaudiya Matha, Srila Sarasvati Thakura was deathly ill and bed-ridden. In the room serving him were some of his leading sannyasi's including Srila Vana Maharaj. The devotees were at their wits end how to help, and so they finally pleaded with their Gurudeva asking him what to do to relieve his suffering. Finally the great Prabhupada opened his eyes and begged them in a choked voice to please bring Kunja Dha (Kunja Vihari Dasa was later named Tridandi Swami Bhakti Vilas Tirtha Maharaj). At that time Kunja Dha was working at the Calcutta post office to help raise money for his Gurudeva's preaching. (In fact, it was Kunja Dha who met Srila Saraswati Thakura while he was a bhajan-anandi and helped him to come out and start preaching. He also helped Srila Saraswati Thakura carry the corpse of Srila Gaura Kishore Das Babaji Maharaj to the current samadhi in Mayapura). A devotee was sent to bring Kunja Dha, who immediately left his duties at the post office and returned to the Math. As soon as Kunja Dha entered the sick room of Srila Saraswati Thakura, the great Acarya sat up with opened arms. Kunja Dha ran into the arms of his Gurudeva who embraced him tightly. The other devotees (including Vana Maharaj) were astounded to see the face of their Lion Guru resting on the shoulder of Kunja Dha with profuse tears pouring from his eyes onto the body of Kunja Vihari Das. And Kunja Vihari Prabhu was also weeping and trembling as he hugged his great master. This tearful embrace lasted what seemed like a long time. And after that Srila Saraswati Thakura was better.


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Wonder Woman #171 (July-Aug., 1967)
It may be difficult for some younger comics fans to believe, but Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman haven't always been perceived as a "Trinity" of characters standing head and shoulders above the rest of their fellow DC Comics heroes, in the Justice League and elsewhere. That's not to say that fans in earlier eras didn't appreciate the special status of these three characters — the only superheroes to remain in virtually continuous publication in their own titles from the 1940s to the present day — but that appreciation didn't necessarily equate to seeing the characters as equals.
When I first started reading comics in 1965, Batman and Superman were each headlining two titles of their own in addition to co-starring in World's Finest, and were also appearing regularly in Justice League of America. Add to that the two titles featuring Superboy, and (from late 1965 on), Batman's frequent co-starring turns in The Brave and the Bold, and it was clear to me that these guys were DC's Big Two, and no one else was in the same class. Wonder Woman, after all, starred in just one title, and also appeared in JLA — which simply put her in the same good-sized camp as Aquaman, Atom, Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman. Of course, Princess Diana also had the distinction of having been around in the same incarnation since the Forties, unlike most of those guys, as well as the unique quality of being the only female superhero with her own comic book, which put her a step ahead of Supergirl. Still, all that wasn't enough to give her iconic status — at least, not in the eyes of the (admittedly ignorant) little boy I was at the time. Read More
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. #10 (January, 1967)
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"Batmania" may have dominated the pop culture landscape in 1966, but it was by no means the only thing going on at the time — not even within the smaller sphere of pop-cultural activity that was of special interest to nine-year-old boys such as myself. For one thing, there was also The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (that's the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement, for those of you who don't already know, and yet might actually care for some reason), in addition to being something of a mini-phenomenon of its own, was of course also part of the larger wave of popularity of the "super-spy" genre in the early-to-mid-Sixties. The wellspring of this popularity was author Ian Fleming's James Bond, the hero of a series of espionage thrillers who'd debuted in 1953, but who'd really taken off (especially in the United States), when it was revealed that President John F. Kennedy was a fan. By 1966, the enormous success of Agent 007 had yielded a crop of imitators as well as variations on the "spy-fi" concept, including TV's spoof Get Smart and Western-spy-fi genre hybrid The Wild Wild West, not to mention comics' Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents series. Read More


The following post was originally published by Kate Bowles on her blog, Music for Deckchairs. It's an important piece about the nature of academic work and labor, and so we offer it here (with permission) as a re-publication. We also encourage you to read (and contribute to) the discussion on the original post.
In the past 4 months I have kept seeing accolades to Andy's amazing productivity – the 100+ articles, the zillions of case books, etc., and I have always told people that yes, he led a normal life, yes, he got plenty of sleep and yes, he even took plenty of naps. But that's not really true. His life was not normal, at least not to me, and it certainly wasn't balanced.
It's Tour de France time again, and I've been reading William Fotheringham's sensitive and ambivalent search for the story of British cyclist Tom Simpson, who died on Mont Ventoux in 1967. In the history of professional cycling, it's one of the landmark stories of ambition, risk and terrible loss—the grainy prequel to all the doping scandals that came later. Fotheringham spoke directly to Simpson's widow Helen, and to those who were closely involved at the time of his death, including Harry Hall, the mechanic who helped Simpson back onto his bike on the mountain, and was the last to hear him speak.
500 metres further up the mountain, Tom Simpson fell again, and did not survive. He was 29, and he left Helen and two tiny daughters.
What can we possibly do with this kind of career sacrifice? When someone pushes himself to these limits, who takes responsibility? Who exploits ambition, and who profits from it? Fotheringham puts a subtle case historically against both the Tour organisers and the newspapers that followed the race, both of whom had an interest in promoting the heroic struggle of cyclist against mountain.
Fotheringham also lays out sympathetically the personal and cultural circumstances under which any individual might calculate that the price paid for professional success can't be too high. It's such a sad read; I can't imagine how it must feel for his family to have lost someone so publicly, even to the extent that his final wavering moments on the mountain are preserved in shaky black and white footage on YouTube, remixed to funereal soundtracks by many cycling fans. And those fans — and all of us couching it through the Tour again — are part of the problem. Isn't this exactly what we came to see?
He is one of the most amazing faculty members I have ever met. So many of us excel at one of the three major aspects of being a faculty member. Taz excelled at all three. I was always amazed at how he could write reports for committees, facilitate tenure files, attend events, write multiple law review articles a year, write a book every other year, and still manage to be one of the most effective teachers in the country. … He was certainly one of a kind, and of the kind that this world could use much more.
Let's think about this for a moment. What happens when academics celebrate each other's achievements in these terms? What happens when we think this is something the world needs more of? Which world? All I can think of is the cyclists who make the pilgrimage to Tom Simpson's lonely memorial on Mont Ventoux and leave their water bottles there, passing on a powerful message to every young rider who comes along after them, hoping for a spot on a pro team.
This is such a vital step: to connect the personal pathology of overcommitment (including to the welfare of others) to the creation of profit from machines and systems that facilitate labour. And then to think about what it means to understand universities in these terms, especially as we lurch towards a more competitive and more marketised higher education system. In other words, in thinking about the hamster-wheel cultures of academic overwork, we don't need to look much further than the mechanics of the wheel itself, whose whole design and purpose is to keep on keeping on, which is precisely the problem. As Harry Hall, the mechanic who put Tom Simpson back on his bike, later reflected, cycling and rowing were the two most dangerous sports for athletes because of their mechanised nature: "The individual is pushing a machine which doesn't know when to stop. It always asks for another pull of the oars, another pedal stroke" (41).
But the anxiety machine of the academy isn't a component, like a bike or even a hamster wheel: it's the whole system. It's all of us, helping each other on, on, on. It's the formal incentives and rewards for overwork that we chase, and it's all the informal ways in which we perform, celebrate and even lament our own willingness to work to exhaustion — without ever stopping long enough to think about how we could change this, and why we should.
If you're looking for one thing to read on academic productivity, Melonie Fullick's post "By The Numbers" is outstanding. Also thanks to Deborah Brian for sharing the work of Maggie O'Neill on the slow university.
Nadine Muller's post on stress, self-care and the need to work together to achieve change in academia is great.
And please, please read Patty Sun's shattering take-down of the personal cost of academic overwork.
Kate Bowles (@KateMfD) is a cinema historian and Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She writes online at musicfordeckchairs.wordpress.com and is co-editor of the CASA blog for casual staff in Australian higher education.


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The Streisand effect is the common and counterproductive result of attempting to suppress information about something, such that public awareness of it increases significantly.
The term is a reference to events surrounding the publication of pictures of Barbara Streisand's house on the now-defunct pictopia.com. Photographer Kenneth Addleman had been taking photographs of the California coast documenting coastal erosion; one image included the star's home. Streisand responded to publication of the photo with a failed lawsuit that drew public attention to the picture, drove traffic substantially and resulted in over 420,000 hits over the next month.
Mike Masnick coined the term "Streisand effect" on techdirt.com, discussing how attempts by a holiday resort to have photos of its urinal removed from urinal.net backfired. Masnick mused, "How long is it going to take before lawyers realize that the simple act of trying to repress something they don't like online is likely to make it so that something that most people would never, ever see (like a photo of a urinal in some random beach resort) is now seen by many more people? Let's call it the Streisand effect."
Other illustrations of the Streisand effect include an incident involving Matt Inman of The Oatmeal. When content aggregator site FunnyJunk for plagiarized The Oatmeal's cartoons, Inman called the site owner out for using bots to steal content and blaming user uploads when faced with copyright claims. FunnyJunk's owner responded by suing Inman for $20,000 for defamation of character and demanding to have Inman's content about FunnyJunk removed. In response, Inman launched a derisive Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise the equivalent in funds requested by the suit (to be given to charity), while simultaneously and humorously exposing lies in the frivolous suit's letter. In the end, the suit drew much more attention to the Oatmeal's content about FunnyJunk than would otherwise have been the case and the suit was dropped.
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Consider a page with three distinct markers for determining orientation. Top-Left, Top-Right and Bottom-Left. This page is fed into a scanner and the resulting image has been transformed in three ways namely rotation, scale and translation.
I know the original coordinates and the transformed coordinates and can measure the value of each transformation.
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Report: Facebook and Twitter consult with terror-tied CAIR over who gets banned from platforms
Jordan Schachtel
The Hamas-tied Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), which is best known as an unindicted co-conspirator in the largest terrorism financing case in U.S. history, appears to have access to high-ranking Facebook and Twitter executives and has communicated with these individuals about who should be allowed to stay on their platforms, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Tuesday.
The Wall Street Journal reports that CAIR officials "complained to Twitter" about activist Laura Loomer, citing a tweet in which she called the anti-Semitic Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., an anti-Semite and an apologist for Sharia law. Loomer was later permanently banned from Twitter.
Zahra Billoo, the executive director of CAIR's San Francisco chapter, was quoted in the Journal piece as an individual who appears to have special access to both Twitter and Facebook.
"The council doesn't often step in to advocate against other users, says Executive Director Zahra Billoo, but did so in the case of Ms. Loomer based on her previous comments about Muslims," the piece explains.
Yet the Wall Street Journal fails to note that Billoo herself is a proven radical extremist. In tweets that remain publicly available, Billoo has expressed her support for an Islamic caliphate and Sharia law. She also claims, in multiple tweets, that ISIS is on the same moral plane as American and Israeli soldiers, adding that "our troops are engaged in terrorism."
@Stormcrow6 and to be clear, I would argue that many of our troops are engaged in terrorism. Should you have your rights shredded too? #NN12
— Zahra Billoo (@Zahra Billoo) 1339281014.0
Speaking of killers in Iraq, how many decades have our troops been there now? #SOTU
Is the CIA less brutal and grotesque than ISIS?
I'm more afraid of racist Zionists who support Apartheid Israel than of the mentally ill young people the #FBI recruits to join ISIS. #CVE
Billoo is not an anomaly at CAIR. Her views reflect the mainstream consensus within the organization, which over the years has attempted to transform itself from a clandestine Hamas-funding operation to a mainstream Muslim "civil rights organization." CAIR directors have cheered terrorist attacks, publicly declared support for terrorist groups, and engage in regular bigotry against various religions, ethnicities, women, homosexuals, and others.
However, not everyone is buying into this supposed transformation. In 2014, the United Arab Emirates classified CAIR as a terrorist organization, given its ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Several bills have been introduced in both houses of Congress designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. It remains unclear if CAIR would be included, given its substantial ties to Hamas and, by extension, the Muslim Brotherhood.
For years, Silicon Valley tech giants have been all too eager to look the other way and allow groups like CAIR to use their platform to spread propaganda completely unchecked. Others have bought into the group's newfound "civil rights group" label and even funded CAIR's advocacy. Now, the social media titans appear to be consulting with CAIR on the censoring and banning of unwanted individuals and groups.
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Hello my name is Simon. I've been keeping fish for about 8 months. I'm currently running a tetratech ex1200 on my tank. I want to change the media to alphagrog but I'm unsure which of the current media to replace.
Keep in mind that the filter media houses your beneficial bacteria needed to sustain the tanks cycle. Removing and or replacing the media will remove this bacteria and may create a mini cycle with increased ammonia levels.
I would recommend that you drop the new filter media into the tank and leave there for 1 month so that it can seed itself with more beneficial bacteria. After the month is up, then you can add it into your filter. This will help to preserve the bacteria that the tank needs.
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Thanks! I hope you enjoy the site.
I have never used alphagrog, but from looking it up on a search, I see that it's a volcanic rock filter media often mentioned in use with koi ponds, but I see that it could be quite beneficial to almost any tank.
The only down side was a comment to make sure you wear gloves when using this media as the rocks can be quite sharp and cut your hands.
If you change over, I would follow Ken's advice and allow the media to get seeded with beneficial bacteria before changing over completely.
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In honor of Halloween, Disneyland and Walt Disney World have unveiled a whole new line of spooky souvenirs and treats, many of them inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. In particular, the Oogie Boogie popcorn bucket has left people running around the park in search of the consistently sold-out product.
The creepy-crawly bucket depicts the Nightmare Before Christmas villain and includes a hatch at the back that stores the popcorn. At $15, the bucket is pretty pricey; however, it does make for a unique collector's item. That is, if you can find it! It's been reported by visitors that lines for the popcorn bucket last nearly an hour. Fortunately, many people are sharing restock updates on Instagram.
Remember Disney's viral Beauty and the Beast tumbler? Well, this is just like that, except way spookier. Ahead, see pictures of the limited-edition popcorn bucket.


This morning I happened on an article in Hakai magazine in which Canadian officials and scientists were described as seeking a new name for the new coast guard vessel hitherto anticipated to carry Sir John Franklin's name.
"The dominating figure among the seamen explorers of the first half of the nineteenth century is that of another good man, Sir John Franklin, whose fame rests not only on the extent of his discoveries, but on professional prestige and high personal character. This great navigator, who never returned home, served geography even in his death. The persistent efforts, extending over ten years, to ascertain his fate advanced greatly our knowledge of the polar regions."
To add to those remarks, made nearly a century ago, I would say that the Franklin story, as another novelist -- Margaret Atwood -- has noted, is part of the essential fabric of Canadian culture and identity; it's been the subject of numerous novels and poems by Canadian writers, and the recent discovery of Franklin's two ships in 2014 and 2016 has electrified the world. As Atwood notes, "every age has created a Franklin suitable to its needs," even if he was not (as she wryly puts it) the "crunchiest biscuit in the packet." His name, and all that its echoes contain, is of enormous and vital significance, both to the past and to the future of Canada.
Those who speak of Franklin as a "failure" misunderstand the very nature of exploration. It is, inevitably, fraught with risk; indeed it is that risk that grants those who undertake it their heroic status. It's as foolish -- and insulting -- to speak of Franklin as a failure as it would be to use that term for a soldier killed in battle, or taken prisoner. He gave his life -- and, perhaps fortunately, did not live to endure the far greater suffering experienced by his surviving crews. They all gave their lives, that this uncharted realm be charted, and it is their sacrifice which earns our respect.
"When I was fifteen years old, the works of Sir John Franklin, the great British explorer, fell into my hands. I read them with a fervid fascination which has shaped the whole course of my life. Of all the brave Britishers who for 400 years had given freely of their treasure, courage, and enterprise to dauntless but unsuccessful attempts to negotiate the Northwest Passage, none was braver than Sir John Franklin. "
I am hardly an impartial advocate of course -- I've spent the past 25 years researching and writing about Franklin -- but I do hope that, despite the questions raised as part of the process of commissioning this new Coast Guard vessel, the name will be retained.
Yes ! The name Sir John Franklin should be retained ! To me, those Arctic explorers had one thing in common...the guts to challenge the unknown with whatever means were at their disposal. True pioneers. I salute them !
Having read Berton's book, it formed a great deal of my way of thinking about Franklin for years. Then I began reading other sources and my perceptions began to change. He sailed literally into the unknown and was very close to linking the "unknown" to the known world. Hardly a failure. He had the misfortune to die in pursuit of his quest, which hardly makes him a failure either. All the negative things about the expedition (i.e. cannibalism) came about after he died.
Reading works such as Woodman's reconstructions brought about new respect for the men of this voyage. Finding the ships demonstrated that the Victory Point message was not the final word. Knowing that these men survived for years in an environment totally new to them is amazing. If anything, it makes the finality of all even more tragic.
There are things which happened to the expedition we don't know as yet. There is more to this story than the common misconceptions of arrogant Victorian explorers marching to their death. Hopefully, we will be able to determine all the factors which led to the demise. But who among us would grab a chance to live out a dream? To pursue that prize we have longed for? Franklin and his men took that chance. For that, should be recognised with the naming of the ship. He should not be disgraced in this manner.
I agree that success or failure is a matter of who is doing the judging and Franklin does not necessarily fall in to the category of failure, but I am curious about your thoughts on Franklin's position as a Canadian figure. As mentioned in the article, the people in charge of naming these vessels want a person that plays a role in Canadian history. Now, I do not necessarily believe that because Franklin was British, he cannot also be considered for his Canadian contributions, I am just curious what your thoughts are regarding Franklin as a British man with British goals that happen to be in Canadian waters vs Franklin as a man that was born in Britain but developed an interest that served Canadian identity formation (or any other method of categorizing his contributions).
Dana, many thanks for your comment; these are good questions. As to how Franklin "played a role" in Canadian History, the best case is that made by Margaret Atwood in her lecture "Concerning Franklin and his gallant crew: "some stories hold a curious fascination both for those who tell them and those who hear them; they are handed down and reworked, and story-tellers come back to them time and time again, approaching them from various angles and discovering new and different meanings each time the story, or a part of it, is given a fresh incarnation. In Canadian literature, one such story is the Franklin expedition. For Americans of course, the word Franklin means Benjamin, but for Canadians it means a disaster. Canadians are fond of a good disaster, especially if it has ice, water, or snow in it. You thought the national flag was about a leaf, didn't you? Look harder. It's where someone got axed in the snow."
Elsewhere in this talk she touches on issues of nationality and identity, but her overall point is that some histories, some stories, become part of the national cultural fabric -- one can't always choose which ones. And, added to the literary reasons I think Franklin's is one such story, there's the very long list of Canadians -- from Larsen to Gibson to Burwash, from Ranford to Woodman to Kamookak, who have spent a large portion of their lives involved in the search for traces of Franklin.


If you use YouTube you probably noticed that the search filters are not working in the last days. I am mentioning this because I may have missed some valuable content created by the community. I try to select fresh content for this newsletter and of course I need to leave something out every week. If through my newsletter you found an interesting blog or a YouTube channel, please subscribe also to their feeds to make sure you don't miss specific content important to you.
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Elena Rybakina Wins Her First Major Title at Wimbledon
By Liam Hess
Elena Rybakina celebrates with the Venus Rosewater Dish after winning the women's singles title at Wimbledon today. Photo: Getty Images
Earlier today, Elena Rybakina stormed to victory over the Tunisian player Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon, marking both her first Grand Slam win and also the first for her country of Kazakhstan.
The match, which lasted three sets, saw Jabeur—who was widely tipped to emerge as the victor, and become the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam—power her way through the first set with a series of bold slices and drop shots that left Rybakina playing catch-up. But from the start of the second set, Rybakina settled into her groove, with her growing confidence (and extraordinarily powerful serves) seeing her take it home. By the third set, Rybakina had gained decisive momentum, and despite a thrilling fight back from Jabeur with the help of a breathtaking drop shot halfway through, Rybakina maintained her lead, eventually defeating Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Ons Jabeur hits a backhand at today's final.Photo: Getty Images
"I'm speechless," said Rybakina following her victory. "The crowd was unbelievable and I want to congratulate Ons, you are an inspiration. It was a joy to play against you. It's an honor to play here in this unbelievable atmosphere. I didn't expect to be in the second week. To be a winner is just amazing. I wouldn't be here without my team of course, so I want to say a big thanks to them—and, most importantly, my parents."
Rybakina and Jabeur with their trophies. Photo: Getty Images
In the shadow of Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players at this year's tournament, Rybakina's win is likely to spark debate. Born in Moscow, the 23-year-old player had minor success on the junior tour as a teenager before making the decision at 19—following an offer of financial support by the Kazakhastan Tennis Federation—to switch nationalities. By doing so, Rybakina followed in the footsteps of a handful of Russian players lured away from their homeland over the past decade to the oil-rich country of Kazakhstan with the promise of intensive coaching, generous travel stipends, and cold hard cash.
That a player who is Russian by birth could win the women's singles title this year serves as proof for those who viewed the ban as misguided that it was ultimately ineffective. Some have already speculated that images of the Duchess of Cambridge handing Rybakina the Venus Rosewater Dish will serve as a prime propaganda opportunity for Putin, and are likely to circulate heavily in Russian media over the next few days, particularly given the Russian Tennis Federation's adamant claims that Rybakina is one of their own. Even tennis legend John McEnroe, while commentating today for the BBC, argued (perhaps controversially) that Rybakina is fundamentally a Russian player.
The Duchess of Cambridge presents Rybakina with the Venus Rosewater Dish. Photo: Getty Images
While these complicated questions around identity and nationality continue to swirl, however, there's plenty of reason to celebrate Rybakina's impressive win. An all-but-unknown as recently as two years ago, her immensely powerful serve and steadfast composure have marked her out as a serious talent on the rise—a distinction that today's win only confirmed. With the women's tour currently in a state of flux after the early retirement of high-profile players like Ash Barty from the sport, the ongoing injuries sustained by Naomi Osaka, and the unpredictability of Serena Williams's play as she enters her forties, Rybakina's Wimbledon victory proved that she's another player who you should firmly keep your eye on.
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Technically, I suppose this is a gift that works for pretty much any occasion at all!
You won't need the glass from the frame, so you can either chuck it if you have it, or keep that in mind when looking for a thrift store frame. I happened to have three frames that I had spray painted for our living room and then promptly lost the glass (how do you DO that??) and I just kept them around forever until I realized I could turn them into this! So my forgetfulness paid off in this case.
2. Lay your frame back on top of your card stock and trace.
3. Cut the card stock with your scissors so it's the same size as the frame back.
4. Decorate your card stock with washi tape - however you want. I kept it simple since it was for my hubby who is of the "less is more" mindset.
5. Put hot glue all around the edge of the front of the frame back and a little in the middle.
6. Press your card stock down so it's secure and not wrinkly.
7. Pop this back in your frame and secure the back with the little holders on the frame.
8. Put washi tape on your mini clothespin.
9. Dab hot glue on the back of the clothespin.
10. Stick the clothespin down at the top of the card stock in the middle, just below the frame.
I meant for these to be artwork displays for my hubby's office at work. The kids are constantly drawing - especially bug - and I thought it would be nice for him to have a special place to put the art. I had the two older kiddos draw a photo of themselves with daddy (bug's was an awesome rendition of "super dad." Since Pip can't draw yet, I stuck a family photo in the third one.
but let's just say it looks cute and I'm happy with how this super quick and easy gift turned out. Especially since I made it with stuff I already had!


Always amazed by Joshua Tree National Park. It's about a 2 hour ride from San Diego, but feels like a totally different state. No palm trees, boulders of rocks and cacti, basically the dessert! Had fun with Jenni and Curtis, catching the golden hour. If you haven't been its a must!
We also took some of photos of Jenni & Curtis in wedding attire. If you follow wedding trends, you may recognize this stunning dress by Rue de Seine, known for their 'modern, bohemian, bridal'. The flowy fabric is a dream to photograph, along with the lace. So fun!
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Best friends Ben Bones (a skeleton with soul) and Lenny (a laid-back mutant mantis) are living 'la vida Freaky' in Freaktown – a crazy place where ghouls, mutants, misfits and oddities of every sort are welcome. Whether it's surfing a sludge tsunami or bat winging their way around town, Ben and his pals are all about finding oddball adventures in every swamp, sewer and sludge pile known to freaks!
Meet Freaktown's bony rebel with a cause, Ben Bones: a skeleton who marches to the beat of his own drum… which he beats with his own bones. Ben has a keen sense of what's right and what's wrong.
Lenny, the mutant mantis, is Ben's best friend. In fact, Ben and Lenny would be blood brothers except one is a skeleton and the other a bug so the blood part doesn't really work. Okay, so maybe they're bug brothers? Wait. Same logic applies. Sigh. But you get what we're saying.
Lord Cuddles is a plush teddy bear with questionable stuffing. He's also the appointed mayor of Freaktown and an all-around pain in the cheeks.
Taylor the Barbaricorn ('cause he's a barbarian and a unicorn, duh) is Cuddles' loyal bodyguard and the doer of all his dirty work. Which Taylor makes sure is never actually dirty, when he uses his Bubble Gun.


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Tesco Direct deal sees Nintendo 2DS for just £49
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UK retailers call for "sub-£200 Wii U proposition"
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IBM is a respected technology company and it appears that hardly anything can bad can be said about them. There comes a time when every company must admit they have a fault in their product and IBM must step up to the plate this time. The news comes to us from Secunia, a Web site that monitors technology security, in the warning, "Security Advisory SA54460-IBM Content Analytics With Enterprise Search Multiple Vulnerabilities."The warning is labeled as moderately critical and should worry organizations that use the software to manage their data. The bug messes with cross site scripting, manipulates data, exposes sensitive information, and a DoS.
Ouch! IBM must not be happy about this, but at least they discovered the problem and Content Analytics users can expect a patch at some point. Hate to bring up Microsoft at this venture, but whenever a big company has a problem I can't help but think about how Microsoft never has a product launch without some issues. IBM is reliable and hopefully they will not go down the same path as Windows 8.


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Samsung launches Star Wars and Pokémon accessories
Available in limited quantities
Nothing beats a fresh start for the new year — a new haircut, new clothes. However, our devices deserve some love, too. If you want to give your Samsung devices a fresh coat of paint, check out these special accessories for the holiday season.
Available now, Samsung's first set of special editions comes from the Star Wars universe. For the Galaxy Z Flip4, the brand now has either a Christmas-themed ring case or a subtler strap featuring the Millennium Falcon.
If you have the Galaxy Watch4, Samsung offers a white-and-orange strap featuring the same motifs of the foldable ring case. It comes in 40mm and 44mm flavors. Finally, the brand also has an orange Galaxy Buds case featuring a Stormtrooper wearing a Santa hat.
The Star Wars Ring Case sells for US$ 39.99. Meanwhile, the strap goes for US$ 19.99. Both versions of the watch band sell for US$ 49.99. Finally, the Buds case sells for US$ 49.99. A bundle pack with all these accessories will sell for US$ 149.99.
If outer space isn't your style, Samsung is also selling accessories themed after Pokémon. Releasing on December 26, the new styles will come for the same devices as the Star Wars collection.
The Galaxy Z Flip4 features motifs of the classic starters: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Pikachu. The Watch4 band is red and features motifs of a Poké Ball. Finally, the Galaxy Buds case — arguably, the best of the lot — is an actual Poké Ball you can use to hold your earbuds.
The Ring Case sells for US$ 49.99. The Watch Strap sells for US$ 39.99. Finally, the Buds case will sell for US$ 39.99.
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Galaxy S24 series will also use only Snapdragon chips
With Logitech's newest keyboard and mouse
Last week, Apple launched the new Mac mini, a BYODKM device — bring your own display keyboard and mouse.
Paired with Apple's Studio Display, this is the perfect time to pair it with a keyboard and mouse from Logitech!
But how will Michael Josh's revamp his 2023 desk setup?
Watch our special Logitech desk setup and styling video now to know more!
Google is working on an AirTag competitor
Codenamed "grogu"
Since its launch, the AirTag has created a whirlwind of controversy because of how the tracking device was used (or misused). Today, the general consensus is that the AirTag offers more benefits than potential drawbacks. Everyone now wants in. Google, according to a recent finding, is reportedly working on its own AirTag competitor.
Via Kuba Wojciechowski and Mishaal Rahman on Twitter, Google is developing quite a bit in the tracking device segment. The developers are currently expanding the lineup of Fast Pair to include support for more locator tags like the AirTag. However, besides support for other devices, the development also includes references to a first-party tracking device.
The device, "grogu" as it's currently called, is under development by the Nest team. It will include on-board speakers and Bluetooth LE support.
Google has not hinted at any developments to confirm any upcoming tracking device. With the currently available information, it's impossible to check what the final product will be called or what features it will come with.
A Google-based tracking device will still be a godsend for users, though. Currently, only Tile offers an alternative to the Apple-based AirTag. Besides allowing users to keep track of their misplaced devices, a tracking device is now an essential must-have for travelers to make sure airlines don't accidentally misplace pieces of luggage.
SEE ALSO: Android is working on a built-in detector for AirTags
There are two new models
Rodneil Quiteles
What is a Sony Walkman? For those who don't know, 'Walkman' is essentially Sony's branding for their line of portable music players. It had versions that played cassette tapes, CDs, and mp3 files. Now, in the era of streaming, the Walkman is making a comeback.
Two new models
Sony Walkman NW-ZX707
Sony is adding two models to the lineup. These are the NW-ZX707, and the NW-A306. Yes, Sony's robotic nomenclature is alive in well even in the Walkman line.
The NW-ZX707 has a 5-inch display, enhanced battery life, balanced connection, and Wi-Fi compatibility for downloading and streaming. Updated components from high-ends models were used on the device. This is to make sure it delivers high sound quality.
It integrates a DSD Remastering Engine where PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio is resampled into an 11.2 MHz DSD (Direct Stream Digital).
Then, there's the NW-A306. It's a much more compact modern Walkman. It has a 3.6-inch touch screen as well tactile physical music controls for those who like to feel them buttons.
This new walkman is made with premium aluminium milled frame and weighs only 7oz.
High quality sound
Sony Walkman NW-A306
Naturally, high quality sound is the name of the game for this pair of devices. Walkman's independently developed S-Master HX digital amp technology was used to make it compatible with native DSD format.
What it does is reduce distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies. This results in a rich and full-bodied sound, further enhanced by a new high-quality sound lead-free solder.
The NW-ZX707 and the NW-A306 both use Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), and DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) which upscales compressed digital music files in real-time. The evolving algorithm now delivers even greater benefits for CD-quality (16-bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless codec audio.
This restores subtleties and dynamic range providing a richer and more complete listening experience.
The NW-ZX707 has a battery life of up to 25 hours of 44.1kHz FLAC playback, up to 23 hours1 of 96 kHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback, or up to 22 hours2 even when streaming.
The NW-A306 has a battery life of up to 36 hours1 of 44.1kHz FLAC playback, up to 32 hours1 of 96kHz FLAC high-resolution audio playback, or even up to 26 hours with streaming service apps.
The NW-ZX707 retails for PhP 44,999 while the NW-A306 is priced at PhP 19,999. They will be available in select Sony Authorized Dealers nationwide starting February 10, 2023.


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Q: Recursive list connat read property 'length' of undefined I'm doing a recursive list and I can't get my entire list.
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The result displays the first familly and its first child then the famillies2 is undefined, I'm supposed to get 2 children in the first familly.

A: When it's recursive the last child might not have the famillies2 property. In other words you must provide a condition to stop the recursive call.
Option 1: Short circuit (&&)
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How Do LLCS Work With Living Trusts?
LLC stands for limited liability company. LLCs provide owners with limited liability so that the owners cannot be held responsible for the liabilities of the company. The owners of an LLC are called members. From a tax perspective, an single-member LLC is treated like a sole proprietorship and a multi-member LLC is treated like a partnership. LLCs pay no taxes, and all profits are taxed to the member.
Trust documents are primarily used to shield assets from probate proceedings upon death. Probate proceedings can be costly, and the details are public record. A living trust is a trust that is able to be changed by the creator (called a grantor). Grantors of living trusts can revoke the trust and change beneficiaries and trustees. Most grantors place all of their assets into their living trust for the benefit of themselves and their family.
When grantors place all of their assets into a trust they can also place the membership interest in an LLC into the trust. Living trusts are like LLCs in that they are not taxed. When a business owner creates an LLC and puts his membership interest into a living trust no new taxes are created. The owner has now created limited liability for his business and has avoided the public scrutiny and costs of probate at his passing. An LLC and living trust combination are essential components of an asset-protection and estate plan.
Kelcey Lehrich has been writing for several online media outlets for the past few years. His work can be found on Electronista.com, Macnn.com and LeftLaneNews.com. Lehrich holds a bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University in business administration and finance.
Lehrich, Kelcey. "How Do LLCS Work With Living Trusts?" , https://legalbeagle.com/5167003-do-llcs-work-living-trusts.html. Accessed 20 April 2019.


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Prince Swanny distances self from gang plot
PM Douglas Fires Senior Minister Harris
Friday was also the Third Anniversary of the last elections held in 2010.
The bad blood and fractured relationship between the two was evident for many years, but it gained a momentum of its own during the past three months. But it has not been a fight only between the two ministers. It runs much deeper. It also includes the Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of the ruling Labour Party, Mr. Sam Condor. Condor has gotten more than his share of what he himself has described in the past as disrespect from the Prime Minister.
Not only was he unceremoniously stripped of key portfolios just over a year ago, when the Prime Minister, in a surprised move, went on radio, unknowingly to Condor, to dismiss him as the Minister of National Security, but it also included interference in the operations of his (Condor's) ministries, as complained by Condor. This happened although both men had only hours before attended and presided over two major national security events, including the swearing in of a new Police Commissioner. Later in the year, the Prime Minister was accused by Condor of opening a Consulate in Dubai, though he Condor, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, was not consulted on the actual date for the commencement of the operations of the office, nor was he aware of the fact that the consulate was to be headed by the mother of the children of the Prime Minister.
Then in January this year, Dr. Douglas moved against Mr. Condor again, this time stripping him of his role as Leader of Government Business in the National Assembly, giving that responsibility to Patrice Nisbett.
Now the attention has been turned, for the moment, on Senior Minister Dr. Timothy Harris, who like Condor, has spoken out against various legislative measures being attempted and some carried out already by the government. These include the decision to swap over 1,200 acres of government land for debt forgiveness with National Bank; and a new Bill to increase, by 100%, the number of unelected senators in the parliament.
Dr. Douglas told the nation in his media address Friday night that, "Indeed the opposition by Senior Minister Harris in particular, has become more and more vocal and intense and it is accompanied by political activity in the wider community aimed at undermining the programmes and initiatives of the Government. It seems quite clear that Senior Minister Harris does not regard himself as being bound by the collective responsibility of the Cabinet and this could become disruptive to the smooth flow of government business."
Douglas continued, "In fact, based on my interaction with the Senior Minister Harris in recent months, I have formed the view that the Senior Minister will not participate meaningfully in the Government unless he is appointed Prime Minister. However, the Labour Party is a longstanding institution with strong democratic traditions that outline the processes by which one moves into a position of leadership in the Party. It is not within my power to grant Party leadership to anyone. It is the members of the Party that must do so. Similarly, it is not in my power to leave position of Prime Minister in my Will or to give to whomsoever I wish. The Prime Minister ship is not of a Dynasty or Monarchy. The choice of Prime Minister rests in the hand of the people of this country."
However, the people of St. Kitts and Nevis do not vote directly for a Prime Minister. That position is filled by the elected members, anyone, whom the Governor General feels, commands a majority of support of the elected members of the parliament. The choice of prime minister therefore rests in the hands of the elected members of parliament and the judgment of the Governor General.
In terms of leadership of the Labour Party, former Cabinet Minister Dwyer Astaphan, who himself resigned from the government, just before the last elections, has accused the Prime Minister of reneging on a commitment to step aside for a new leader from within the ranks of the party. Astaphan has also claimed that Douglas, when asked about a succession plan, did indicate that he was thinking of identifying Senator Nigel Carty, as the future leader. Douglas though has denied making such commitment.
Dr. Douglas also disclosed that on Friday he asked the Governor General, Sir Edmund Lawrence, to revoke the appointment of Timothy Harris as a Minister of Government and he has acted accordingly, in keeping with the provisions of the Constitution.
"This action became necessary because of the need to ensure that the Government continues to function smoothly and that the investment climate is not unduly affected by the political manoeuvring that has become evident in recent months. Whatever the outcome of such political manoeuvring, it is my duty to ensure that the Government continues to carry out its mandate with a view towards advancing the quality of life of our people until the next General Election, whenever such Elections are held," stated Dr. Douglas.
Douglas said to ensure that all functions of the Government are effectively performed he has also asked the Governor General to issue new Instruments to effect the following appointments:
Patrice Nisbett has been appointed Minister of Justice, Legal Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Hence, he has been assigned some of the portfolios previously held by Timothy Harris.
Senator Nigel Carty has been appointed Minster of Education, Information, Agriculture, Marine Resources and Cooperatives.
"I have advised His Excellency the Governor General that the appointment of a new Senator to be assigned the portfolio of Attorney General will be necessary.
I will assume responsibility for the portfolio of Constituency Empowerment that was previously held by the Hon. Timothy Harris," said Douglas.
There has been no reaction as yet from Dr. Harris.
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Moving Picture World
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Moving Picture World (Jul 1921)
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Moving Picture World, founded in 1907 by J.P. Chalmers, was one of the motion picture industry's first trade papers. Published on a weekly basis in New York City, Moving Picture World informed exhibitors about films available for rental and editorialized on behalf of the growing industry (improving the quality of movies through higher filmmaking standards, not government censorship, was a frequent topic). The paper reached its height in the mid-to-late-1910s--a fact reflected in the circulation figures and the huge amount of advertising that filled every issue during the period. In the 1920s, Moving Picture World lost ground to other competing weekly trade papers -- including Variety, Exhibitor's Herald, and Motion Picture News. In 1927, Moving Picture World ceased publication when it was acquired by Martin Quigley's Exhibitor's Herald. Across the 20 year run of Moving Picture World, readers can watch the transition from short film programs to feature films and witness the transition from the dominance of Edison's Trust to the rise of the "Independent" film companies that ultimately became the Hollywood studios. Silent film historians have utilized and cited Moving Picture World more frequently than any other trade paper, and the publication still has many insights left to offer. -- Eric Hoyt, 2012/2013


Synopsis: A tesseract, also defined as an hypercube is the four-dimensional equivalent of the cube. their career and taking inspired pilgrimages into country, blues, gospel, and jazz. A romantic.
Epiphany 7 Luke 6:27-38. The following Bible study is from a larger course entitled, THE LIFE OF CHRIST: A Study in the Four Gospels. This 54 week course for the laity will be available for congregations in 2006.
12. The Gospels and the Archway of the Canon. This chapter moves beyond the main argument of the book and suggests that the fourfold Gospel book should play a central and organizing role in our reading of the whole Bible.
And yet a closer look at his first apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), reveals that much of what the. Initially meant to be Benedict XVI's summary document of the 2012.
On Ash Wednesday the Church exhorted us to "Repent and believe in the Gospel." The ashes were the sign of the. which is a First Communion retreat of four to five days. No new presentations are.
Step 1. Download the file as found on this page. Step 2. Unzip the file into your databases subfolder of BibleWorks Step 3. Right click on the CHM file (it'll look like all other HTML help icons), go to Properties and make sure the box for Block is unchecked.
We exist to combine the efforts of our churches for the spread of the Gospel in the world," Platt said during. Platt introduced a new resource for churches: "Foundations," a magazine-style summary.
Each saint is a mission, planned by the Father to reflect and embody, at a specific moment in history, a certain aspect of the Gospel. 21. in their practice of the works of mercy. CHAPTER FOUR:.
Comments: The hypothesis of a deutero-Mark within the framework of a four-source hypothesis (Mark, Q, L and M) is extremely sensible. It is the most economic theory that explains all we know.
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus finishes a long series of parables. proves especially helpful given his concern to eliminate barriers to Christian faith. Luke offers a summary of the Jerusalem.
and it is the perfect summary of the Methodist social gospel. What motivates Hillary Clinton more than any other thing is that faith that tells her to help people in need and improve their lives. For.
"The Ten Commandments are written with room for varying interpretation, reflecting their role as a summary of fundamental principles. There are eight of them. Four are presented in Luke. Those and.
Synopsis. The usual attempts to defend the historical reliability of the New Testament are often fairly general in nature. These arguments are typically based on the quantity, quality, and early date of the available New Testament manuscript copies, additional considerations that favor the traditional authorship of the books, plus extra-biblical confirmation, along with a few archaeological.
Sources. All the medieval commentators (Durandus, Berno of Constance, Micrologus, etc.) discuss the Gospel at Mass and give mystic explanations of its use.
Resources for the Book of Mark (Check the Scripture Index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes). Introductions, Overviews & General Resources: Mark at Luther Seminary's Bible Tutor. Study basics about Bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take web-based self-tests.
The Q source (also called Q document, Q Gospel, or Q from German: Quelle, meaning "source") is a hypothetical written collection of primarily Jesus' sayings ().Q is part of the common material found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke but not in the Gospel of Mark.According to this hypothesis, this material was drawn from the early Church's Oral Tradition.
Four Gospels – What is the purpose of the gospels found in the New Testament? Who are the authors and what uniqueness do they bring?
I graduated to more traditional Bibles: the little red Gideon's and the Good News version of the Gospel of Matthew that were given. Each brightly illustrated spread is organized into four sections:.
The Holocaust did not begin with Hitler and Nazi Germany. It can be traced to the beginnings of Christianity, with the fake news reported in the Gospels, the first four books of the New Testament. The.
This is the first part of an introductory course to the New Testament, covering the books Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The synopsis Dr. Stein refers to the Synopsis of the Four Gospels, English Edition, published by the American Bible Society.
Question: "Why did God give us four Gospels?" Answer: Here are some reasons why God gave four Gospels instead of just one: 1) To give a more complete picture of Christ. While the entire Bible is inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16), He used human authors with different backgrounds and personalities to accomplish His purposes through their writing.
Who Founded The Jewish Religion Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ)—originally founded as the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods—was established as the women's affiliate of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. At the time, it was the largest Jewish women's religious organization in the United States. George Fox University in Oregon is Quaker-affiliated; students at Yeshiva University in New York study Judaism; several institutions call. there are few more famous than the one founded by Jerry. Is America a Christian Nation?
members are trained to engage in "daily Gospel conversations." Citing data from a study of the top 10 evangelistic Tennessee congregations in four size categories, he said these churches, which are.
Question: "What is the harmony of the Gospels?" Answer: The "harmony" of the Gospels is the agreement of the four biblical Gospels. The four New Testament Gospels are like the singers in a four-part choir. They each have their distinct parts to sing, yet the parts combine to.
Art by Salvador DalÍ, "Christ of St John of the Cross" (1951) / Culture And Sport Glasgow (Museums) When we meet Jesus of Nazareth at the beginning of the Gospel of Mark, almost surely the oldest of.
Matthew, Mark, Luke. A. Before Jesus was Born. Mt 1 1–24, Lk 1 1–80. B. Birth and Childhood of Jesus. Mt 1 25 – 2 23, Lk 2 1–52. C. Baptism, Temptation and.
Synopsis: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's fifteen-hour Berlin Alexanderplatz, based on Alfred Döblin's great modernist novel, was the crowning achievement of a prolific director who, at age thirty-four.
Travelling widely in the Middle East, they made several significant discoveries, including one of the earliest manuscripts of the four gospels in Syriac, the language believed to have been spoken by.
It follows immediately after Mark's summary of Jesus' activity. Marching into Galilee, Jesus preaches a single distinctive message, the Gospel of God. a path worthy of their lives. Jesus' four new.
Gospel Parallels. The tables of parallels here are based upon the Synopsis Quattuor Evangeliorum of Kurt Aland, 13th edition (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1985). In the arrangement of Aland's Synopsis the numbered pericopes are often repeated so as to give a continuous series of references in canonical order for each of the four gospels.