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How Cigarette Butts Pollute the Earth
A single cigarette butt can pollute up to one thousand liters of water. What can be done to help the environmental situation?
Diane Caruana
A recording on DW points out that every year, 6 trillion cigarettes are disposed of, and cigarette butts which are filled with toxic chemicals like arsenic, are contaminating our soil and our water.
Does switching to vaping help the situation?
Cigarette butts are essentially non-biodegradable, and therefore by vaping instead of smoking, one can prevent the circulation of more butts in the environment. Throughout their lifetime, an average smoker will discard around 430,700 butts, and these harmless-looking cigarette butts are actually very toxic.
"When butts are disposed of, over 600 chemicals are leaked into the environment per butt. Because 7,300 butts are disposed per smoker per year, 4,380,000 chemicals are leaked into the environment per year per smoker," read an article on Mt Maker Vapor's website last year.
The article added that switching to vaping helps the environment in the following ways:
Preventing cigarette butts being deposited into the environment.
2. The Impact of vaping prevents money from ending up in the hands of Big Tobacco.
3. Preventing trees from being cut down.
4. Preventing CO2 from being released into the atmosphere.
5. Preventing chemicals from being leaked into soil, oceans, lakes, and rivers.
What about e-waste?
On the other hand, while switching from smoking to vaping may have these positive effects on the environment, researchers have also highlighted the negative impact that irresponsible e-cigarette production can have. "E-waste is a huge problem globally. Anytime we make something that is disposable, we're essentially stealing from the future," said Yogi Hale Hendlin of the Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education at the University of California, last year.
E-waste very often ends up incinerated, which isn't ecological at all!
Citing a 2017 CDC study, Hendlin had explained that just in 2015, over 58 million vaping products were sold in the U.S. at grocery and convenience stores alone. About 19 million of those products were designed for single use.
The researcher had pointed out that the resulting e-waste is often shipped from Western countries to developing countries, which places the environmental hazard of reprocessing, reclaiming and incinerating waste on these poorer nations.
"Most of these devices don't include instructions on how to dispose of the products. And the ones that do often include a convoluted process, and it gets incinerated in the end, which isn't ecological at all," wrote the researcher in the American Journal of Public Health.
Let's be conscious consumers
Lets demand sustainable solutions for vaping devices from our manufacturers, and when selecting which products to purchase, lets bear in mind the impact that our choices are having on the environment as well, rather than just considering the impact on our health. Ultimately our earth's health, is our health!
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UK small business faces the future with great apprehension
How Brexit Hits Small Businesses Very Hard
UK small business gears up to fight to survive this year as Covid-19 threat still persists and EU trade weakens after Brexit.
According to a quarterly survey of the Federation of Small Business (FMB), more than 250 thousand. enterprises expect their businesses to close without further government financial support.
Producers trade organization Make UK said it expects lower investment in the UK, triggering staff starvation.
Slightly less than 5% of 1,400 companies surveyed by FMB expect to end operations this year. This is the largest number in the history of a trade body index since bank crash of 2008.
If we apply this forecast to the entire UK small business market (5.9 million companies), this would mean that 295 thousand. the person is afraid that they will lose their job.
The vast majority of firms surveyed (80%) do not expect their outlook to improve over the next three months as tight restrictions are likely to remain in place.
FMB National Chairman Mike Cherry said the amount of available government support has dwindled as the pandemic crisis progressed.
«At the start of the first national lockdown, the UK government was very bold. The support mechanisms created weren't perfect, but they were a good starting point. That is why the market is disappointing with how the authorities met the second wave», – he said.
Cherry noted ongoing support for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses, but added that many of the industries are still in a very deplorable situation. It directly affected company directors, employees, supply chains and even organizations that do not require commercial premises..
FMB publishes five-point plan to help small businesses, including grants, income support and expanded debt relief.
However, Cherry warned that companies already lack the cash to cope with the tough trading environment, especially given the costs associated with adjusting to Britain's new EU relationship..
Almost half of the federation's members expect international sales to fall 33% from last year.
A third of companies predict a decline in investment prospects for British business after leaving the EU, and only 18% of market participants believe that the situation will improve.
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Definition: Certification is the comprehensive evaluation and validation of a[n]...information system (IS) to establish the degree to which it complies with assigned information assurance (IA) controls based on standardized procedures. An accreditation decision is a formal statement by a designated accrediting authority (DAA) regarding acceptance of the risk associated with operating a[n]...IS and [is] expressed as an authorization to operate (ATO), interim ATO (IATO), interim authorization to test (IATT), or denial of ATO (DATO) [1].
Keywords: accreditation, certification, DIACAP
MITRE SE Roles & Expectations: MITRE systems engineers (SEs) are expected to understand the principles of certification and accreditation (C&A), how a government development organization initiates the C&A process, and how the government sponsor maintains accreditation status following product delivery. They are also expected to understand information assurance (IA) and C&A requirements and processes so they can advise when the government or the contractor is not complying with the letter or intent of department or agency policies and processes. MITRE systems engineers are expected to understand how systems engineering decisions may impact the IA posture of a system.
This article is intended to provide general guidance on C&A of all government systems. It follows the Department of Defense (DoD) C&A process and is directly applicable to DoD systems. C&A processes for other U.S. government systems are similar in their essentials but otherwise may vary. In the latter case, the guidance presented here should serve as a general reference for the conduct of C&A activities. Non-DoD department or agency guidance should always take precedence for C&A of their systems.
Certification and Accreditation Process Overview
C&A processes applied to federal and DoD systems are similar. These similarities include use of a common set of functional roles as follows:
Function/Responsibility
Information Owner
An official with statutory or operational authority for specified information and responsibility for establishing the controls for its generation, collection, processing, dissemination, and disposal.
Information System Owner
Individual, group, or organization responsible for ensuring the system is deployed and operated according to the agreed-on security requirements.
Certifying Authority/Agent (CA)
Individual, group, or organization responsible for conducting a security certification, or comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls in an information system.
Designated Accrediting Authority (DAA) or Authorizing Official
An official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk.
The following generic C&A process overview is based on the functional roles described above.
The information owner establishes data sensitivity and security protection requirements.
The information system owner implements technical, administrative, and operational security controls in accordance with security protection requirements provided by the information owner.
The CA evaluates the security controls incorporated by the system and makes a recommendation to the DAA on whether the system satisfies its security requirements.
The DAA assesses the residual security risk, based on the CA's recommendation, and makes an accreditation decision.
The information system owner operates the accredited system, which must undergo periodic review and/or re-accreditation.
DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) [2, 3]
DIACAP is the C&A process applied to systems that store or process DoD information. It is defined in DoD Instruction 8510.01 as the "process to manage the implementation of IA capabilities and services and provide visibility of accreditation decisions regarding the operation of DoD information systems (IS), including core enterprise services and Web services–based software systems and applications." [1]
In supporting C&A of a system, MITRE should help the program manager (PM) assemble the DIACAP team, identify requirements, design solutions, implement the system, and integrate testing. The entire DIACAP team should be assembled at program inception to determine the IA Strategy, to agree on the mission assurance category (MAC) and confidentiality level, negotiate a baseline set of IA controls, and assign responsibilities. If there is no team review of system design for compliance with IA requirements, then testing of IA and functional requirements, which sometimes can conflict, will likely not be integrated. It is important that the DIACAP team be assembled to resolve discrepancies throughout the acquisition life cycle; without that cooperation, it is more likely the PM or engineers will make unilateral decisions the DAA may not be able to accept. To help ensure a successful positive C&A outcome, MITRE, often acting as "lead integrator" for the activity, should at the outset reach back to staff members who support the CA and DAA to ensure coordination and agreement regarding the scope of the C&A process.
Process Artifacts
Execution of the DIACAP produces a number of engineering artifacts that are summarized in the table below.
System Information Profile (SIP)
Information to register about the system being developed.
DIACAP Implementation Plan (DIP)
Enumerates, assigns, and tracks the status of IA controls being implemented.
DIACAP Scorecard
Records the results of test procedures/protocols used to validate implemented IA controls.
Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
Identifies tasks or workarounds to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
Supporting Certification Documents
A compilation of IA controls validation artifacts provided to the CA.
Interim Approval to Test (IATT)
An accreditation decision is a special case for authorizing testing in an operational information environment or with live data for a specified time period.
Interim Approval to Operate (IATO)
An accreditation decision intended to manage IA security weaknesses while allowing system operation for up to 180 days, with consecutive IATOs totaling no more than 360 days.
Denial of Approval to Operate (DATO)
An accreditation decision that the system should not operate because the IA design, IA controls implementation or other security is inadequate and there are no compelling reasons to allow system operation.
Approval to Operate (ATO)
An accreditation decision for a system to process, store, or transmit information for up to three years; indicates a system has adequately implemented all assigned IA controls and residual risk is acceptable.
These artifact documents, together with all other documents resulting from the DIACAP process, are typically produced by the program office and/or the acquisition team. When a contractor produces a DIACAP document, it is reviewed and approved by the program office, often with a MITRE systems engineer involved.
Data Sensitivity and Mission Assurance Category
Each DoD system can be characterized by two pieces of information: the confidentiality level of the data that it processes and its MAC. These characteristics drive the selection of IA controls that the system must implement and the level of robustness (i.e., strength of mechanism) required.
The confidentiality level of a system is based on the highest classification or sensitivity of information stored and processed by the system. The confidentiality level is expressed in three categories: public, sensitive, and classified. More stringent authentication, access control, and auditing requirements apply to systems that process classified data than to systems that process sensitive data, while systems that process public data enforce minimal authentication, access control, or auditing requirements.
As described in DoD Instruction 8500.2, p 22, the MAC assesses the value of the system "relative to the achievement of DoD goals and objectives, particularly the warfighters' combat mission [3]." For systems designated as MAC I systems, loss of integrity or availability would result in immediate and sustained loss of mission effectiveness and cannot be tolerated. MAC II systems also have stringent data integrity requirements but may be unavailable for short periods of time without impacting mission effectiveness. With MAC III systems, the loss of data integrity and/or availability has no significant impact on mission effectiveness or operational readiness.
Information Assurance Controls
Information assurance controls used in DIACAP are detailed in DoD Instruction 8500.2 [3]. These safeguards are grouped into IA baselines, where the selection of an IA baseline is governed by the confidentiality level and MAC of the system. The following table specifies the number of IA controls that a system must satisfy as a function of the sensitivity and MAC level of that system.
Sensitivity/MAC
MAC III
MAC II
MAC I
These numbers reflect the upper bound on the number of IA controls; in reality, many of the IA controls in a given IA baseline may not apply or may be inherited from an external, interconnected system. It should also be noted that while the number of IA controls required for MAC I and MAC II are the same for a given sensitivity level, the level of effort to satisfy those controls is often significantly higher for MAC I systems, where system availability requirements are considerably more stringent.
If IA requirements are not identified early in the acquisition/development process at the time functional requirements are identified, IA requirements cannot be built into the system and tested along with functional requirements. Although inappropriate, C&A is often performed after the system has been built; therefore, when IA controls validation is performed and the C&A documentation is presented to the CA and/or DAA, missing IA requirements may be identified far too late in the acquisition lifecycle. It is much more costly to modify a system to comply with IA requirements after it has been built than it is to build in IA up front.
A number of IA controls specify system robustness, which DoD Instruction 8500.2 defines as "the strength of mechanism and assurance properties of an IA solution." IA robustness requirements are expressed by IA controls as basic, medium, or high, and depend on the MAC and sensitivity level of the system and the threat environment in which the system will be deployed.
Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) IA products or IA-enabled products selected for use in a system must satisfy IA robustness requirements established for that system. The robustness of COTS IA products are evaluated through the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) [4]. An NIAP evaluation assigns an evaluated assurance level (EAL) rating to each product as a means for selecting IA products for use in system acquisition or development programs. The following table summarizes the IA characteristics of each robustness level and associated product EAL ranges.
Robustness Level
Commercial-grade best practice
High-end commercial-grade
High assurance design
Authenticated access control
Strong (e.g., PKI-based) authenticated access control
NSA-endorsed access control and key management capabilities
NIST-approved key management
NSA-approved key management
NIST FIPS-validated cryptography
NSA-certified cryptography
Protection Profiles
Assurance properties consistent with NSA-endorsed basic robustness protection profiles
Assurance properties consistent with NSA-endorsed medium robustness protection profiles
Assurance properties consistent with NSA-endorsed high robustness protection profiles, where available
Evaluated Assurance Level (EAL)
EAL1 – EAL3
Common Problems, Pitfalls, and Conundrums
IA, C&A, and security in general are not viewed as fundamental requirements and are often traded off when program funding is limited or cut (IA is not funded as a separate line item in the budget). PMs and engineers often don't realize that IA requirements are critical to the functionality of a system; IA ensures the appropriate amount of confidentiality, integrity, and availability are built in—something the warfighter demands.
Developmental testing (DT) is often performed in a vacuum. IA controls are not identified early on; therefore, the IA testing cannot be integrated into the DT. DT is planned and performed without consideration of the Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) certification requirement. Deficiencies are identified in OT&E that should have been caught in DT and fixed.
Once an ATO is issued, the tendency is to place the C&A package on the shelf for three years until the next accreditation is needed. If the system is not monitored constantly, with new vulnerabilities mitigated as they are discovered and as threats become increasingly more advanced, the IA posture of the system quickly degrades.
Employ information systems security engineering (ISSE) and reference the IA Technical Framework. The intent is for ISSEs to work with SEs throughout the acquisition lifecycle to build IA into the system. This cooperative effort will yield functional capability that is also secure. The SE and ISSE effort will also yield documentation that can be used as evidence of compliance with assigned IA controls—no need to generate special documents just to satisfy the CA and DAA.
Don't wait until the system is completely built to begin testing the IA controls. As capability is developed, test it—integrate the DT with IA controls testing. Also, integrate the DT with OT&E. OT&E teams can reuse the results of DT, but perform their own analysis. The test and evaluation master plan should identify, integrate, and track all types of testing.
If the CA is not able to participate in the DIACAP team meetings, employ the agent of the certifying authority (ACA) (or Service equivalent). The ACAs were established to stand in for the CA and handle the day-to-day certification activities. The ACAs also perform hands-on validation of IA controls, not a desktop review as may be done at a headquarters level. The ACAs are trusted by the CA, and the CA can take a DIACAP scorecard at face value—the CA need not dig into the details of a C&A package, so staffing goes faster.
PMs (with the help of the SE, ISSE, and ACA) must build a realistic POA&M that, in conjunction with the DIACAP scorecard, accurately conveys the residual risk to the DAA. The PM must aggressively resolve weaknesses and constantly update the POA&M, submitting it quarterly to the DAA for review/acceptance.
Keep the system current, relevant, and secure with a robust incident response and vulnerability management program. Threats evolve and exploit new vulnerabilities, thereby increasing risk. Constantly monitor the system to identify changes (threats, vulnerabilities, operations, environment, etc.) that could impact the IA posture. Ensure the IA manager is a member of the configuration control board to review all changes impacting IA.
DoDI 8510.01, November 28, 2007, "DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)."
Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).
DoD Instruction 8500.2, February 2003, "Information Assurance (IA) Implementation."
The NIAP Evaluated Products List.


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Dashon Hugh Goldson (born September 18, 1984) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Washington, and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and Atlanta Falcons.

Early life
Goldson was born in Carson, California.  He started playing football with the Tri-City Falcons which is a Pop Warner team in Harbor City, California.  He played high school football at Narbonne High School in Harbor City, CA where as a senior he totaled 130 tackles and six interceptions, with two returned for touchdowns.

College career
Goldson had a short stint at Coffeyville community college before enrolling at the University of Washington, where he played for the Washington Huskies football team from 2003 to 2006.  He played in 43 games and recorded a total of 293 tackles, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and one sack. He graduated from the University of Washington in June 2006 with a degree in American Ethnic Studies.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Goldson was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round (126th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he played in ten games, recording 15 tackles as a backup to then-starting safety Mark Roman. In his second year with the 49ers, Goldson recorded 21 tackles as a backup.

2009 season
In 2009, the 49ers front office announced that Goldson would be the starter for free safety going into next season, while giving current starter Mark Roman permission to seek a trade. Although at the time this move was highly questioned, Goldson quickly proved doubters wrong.

Goldson made his NFL debut as a starter against the divisional rival Arizona Cardinals on September 13, where the 49ers were victorious on the season opener, winning 20–16 against the reigning NFC conference champions. In Week 2, Goldson recorded his first career interception by diving under a pass that was tipped by Nate Burleson. The 2009 season would prove to be a productive season, where Goldson led all San Francisco defenders in interceptions with four, and he also forced three fumbles. Goldson finished his first year as an NFL starter with 94 tackles, two sacks, six pass defenses and four interceptions. This was the beginning of Goldson's arrival in the league.

2010 season

Goldson struggled during much of the 2010 season, missing tackles and not forcing turnovers like he did in 2009, finishing with 59 tackles and one interception. Although the San Francisco 49ers team as a whole struggled this year, they showed strides leading up to the 2011 campaign.

2011 season
Prior to the 2011 season, Goldson was an unrestricted free agent and visited with the New England Patriots. He ultimately decided to sign a one-year contract and re-sign with the 49ers. He was named to his first career Pro Bowl, coming in second in the NFC in voting behind Earl Thomas. He had a career-high 6 interceptions and 9 pass deflections during the regular season and is now known to be one of the hardest hitting safeties in the NFL. In the playoffs, he intercepted a Drew Brees pass and returned it near the goal line which resulted in an Alex Smith touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree to give the 49ers a first-quarter 14–0 lead.

2012 season
On October 26, 2012, Goldson was fined $7,875 for taunting the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. On December 20, 2012, he was fined $77,500 for uniform violations and a helmet-to-helmet collision with Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.

In the 2012 season, Goldson and the 49ers appeared in Super Bowl XLVII. In the game, he had nine combined tackles as the 49ers fell to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 31–34.

He was named to the Pro Bowl and was named to the All-Pro team for the first time in his career.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2013 season
On March 13, 2013, Goldson signed a five-year, $41.25 million contract, including $22 million guaranteed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He joins newly arrived cornerback Darrelle Revis and 43rd overall draft pick Johnthan Banks. On September 16, 2013, Goldson was suspended for one game for his helmet-to-helmet hit on New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles the previous day. Upon appeal, however, the suspension was overturned and Goldson's penalty for the hit reduced to a $100,000 fine.

2014 season
In 2014, Goldson recorded 81 combined tackles, of which 63 were solo.

Washington Redskins

2015 season
On April 3, 2015, Goldson was traded to the Washington Redskins, along with a seventh round pick, for a sixth round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. At the start of the 2015 season, he was voted as the team's defensive captain.

Goldson was released on March 7, 2016 after just one season with the team.

Atlanta Falcons

2016 season
On August 28, 2016, Goldson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to fill a backup role due to safety Keanu Neal injuring his knee. In four games, Goldson made one tackle, coming in a 24–26 loss to  the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6. On October 19, 2016, he was released by the Falcons. On December 20, 2016, he was re-signed by the Falcons. Goldson was inactive for the Falcons' 28–34 overtime loss to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

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Washington Redskins bio
Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
San Francisco 49ers bio

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African-American players of American football
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How integrating technology in Healthcare is fast opening new career avenues
Reimagine education
Vijayashree Natarajan
Tech-optimised healthcare
Improved technology is closely linked to our ability to store, exchange, and analyse health data. | Photo Credit: Freepik
In the last two decades, the role of technology in healthcare has grown enormously, and is predicted to continue to grow in tandem with industrial-technological improvements. Improved technology is closely linked to our ability to store, exchange, and analyse health data. Not only does it enhance provider capacities and patient access, but it also increases the quality of life for some patients and saves money.
With rising national and worldwide demand, health sciences have become the most employable sector on the planet. Here are some emerging career opportunities
Computer-assisted medical coding with human intervention: Medical diagnostic and treatment coding has always been a challenge. With coding accuracy being critical, automation comes in handy. Accuracy is just one of the advantages of using an intelligent automation platform. It can also help save time and shorten turnaround times. These benefits can be seen across several sub-processes too resulting in economies of scale.
Virtual nursing/telemedicine: Healthcare professionals are not immune to the distancing requisites demanded by a global health crisis. Virtual nursing is especially in demand for a surplus of patients in understaffed locations. This helps on-site nurses by monitoring patients through high-definition technology while accessing patient-specific information such as medication labels, patient reports, and so on. Similarly, the impact of telemedicine on the access, quality, and cost of healthcare has been significant during the global crisis.
Data analysis: The industry requires information to be processed, stored, and maintained daily. Analysts help boost the efficiency of proper functioning and are responsible for interpreting data from various sources.
IT and products experts: Health IT brings up a plethora of new study and exploration opportunities to make healthcare more focused and effective than it has ever been. It has opened up the need for more Health IT systems /products to cater to the patient-centric/value-based treatment need.
Cybersecurity professionals: With the growing global dependency on technology, there is a greater need to secure critical information such as patient information, medical records, and insurance details. A breach in the system can cause identity thefts, leaked financial information, and lawsuits. Hence, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has become the need of the hour.
Medicine has always been built on the foundations of innovation and discovery. From AI algorithms that read X-Rays, cancer treatments guided by genome sequencing, large-scale data analytics, or nanotechnology, it is hard to imagine medicine as we know it today without integrated technology. That is why this alliance is a critical need.
The writer is Senior VP - Head of Technology, Omega Healthcare Management Services
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The artwork is coming along nicely. The business is being properly set up through an agent I got. There really isn't much for me to do beyond keep going over my plans and the Indiegogo page so that's what I'll focus on for now.
Monday: There's some errands I have to run regarding the business. I also plan on going over my marketing plan to feature Maria's artwork more prominently.
Tuesday: Confirm some things on the business end. I also plan on going back to the Indiegogo page and set up some filler images so I know how it looks like with pictures on them.
Wednesday: Keep working on the Indiegogo page.
Thursday: Work and finalize Indiegogo perk limits. I'm going to work with Jeff on this one to figure out the right number per perk.
Friday: Strategy day. I will also have a meeting with Maria and probably Jeff as well.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged feature film, Indiegogo on September 30, 2016 by heradite.


A solar eclipse is rare and unusual, so is this creative bracelet by Cynthia Thorton! Create something unique with this multi-media project that combines EZ960™ Sterling Silver Clay, resin, polymer clay and beads and finishes of your choice! Thank you to Cool Tools for sponsoring this series of projects.
1. Shape the beeswax clay into a football and squeeze into a form you like.Remember clay will be added around this, so keep in mind this is basically the interior of the bezel and will be melted away. I prefer this wax to cork clay because it can be detailed and can hold all kinds of shapes, especially when it's cold. The other great thing is it doesn't dry out like cork clay.
3. Fold the sheet of clay around the wax form, enclosing the wax and leaving an opening to pour resin into. Pinch the corners and smooth down the excess into the points to reinforce them. Use water to smooth the seams.
4. Next, roll out two small balls of clay and poke a hole into the center to form the bails. Then, attach them to the bezel, smoothing down and seams. Remember to consider the size of the hole and the size of wire that will begoing through it. The clay shrinks so it's important to factor this into the size. I made mine fairly small, but if you want to make a bail that will also function as a clasp, make it larger.
5. Allow the piece to dry thoroughly, skipping any hot plates or dehydrators, as the warmth could distort the shape.
place the bezel in the kiln on an open shelf and fire at 1650F for two hours and let cool naturally.
on the less shiny side, so the acrylics will stick to it. Too shiny and the paints will slide around and bead up, causing serious annoyance.
are a 1:1 ratio, meaning each part must be exactly the same.
Resin is just one idea to fill the interior – imagine crystals embedded into the epoxy, or a polymer carving! This technique is fairly simple and yields results that would be difficult and time-consuming to cast (imagine digging out all that investment).
This piece was inspired by the protective eye symbol, which can be found in almost every culture and throughout history. The eye symbolizes watchfulness and searching. I used the image of a nebula for its jewel like colors and also as a reminder of the vastness of our universe.
Cynthia Thornton is a maker of small things and lives in Asheville, NC with her children Max and Azalea, husband Greg and their cats, fish and dog. They own and operate Green Girl Studios, a company specializing in hand crafted pewter, bronze and silver beads, pendants and buttons.


With the summer season upon us, a bathroom with some cooler flooring and hues allows you to relax after a long hot day.
The cozy contentment of being nestled around the fireside in the company of good friends or gathered around the table to share a home-cooked meal.
Fiat created a bar fridge in the shape of its iconic cars. Dolce & Gabbana brightened up the kitchen with artful SMEGs.
Whether it's an intimate dinner for two or a gathering for 20, it's inevitable—everyone always ends up in the kitchen.


The following tutorial demonstrates using RadCaptcha to validate page submission. The walk-through will also show how to display the Error Message in a ValidationSummary.
In the default page of a new ASP.NET AJAX-enabled Web Application add a RadCaptcha control, a Button control that causes post back on a click and a ValidationSummary control.
Open the RadCaptcha Smart Tag and select the Enable RadCaptcha httpHandler link. Click OK to close the confirmation dialog for the RadCaptcha handler.
By default the image is stored in the Cache. However, if more than one server is used to host the page (web-farm environment) the Session should be used, because if the Cache is used the image is stored locally on the server. When Session is used, the HttpHandler definition (in the .config file) of the RadCaptcha should be modified manually by setting the type of the HttpHandler has to be set to type="Telerik.Web.UI.WebResourceSession" .
ErrorMessage = You have entered an invalid code.
In the Properties Window for the ValidationSummary control set the ValidationGroup property to the same value as in RadCaptcha (ValidationGroup = SubmitGroup). Do the same for the Button control.
Press F5 to run the Application. RadCaptcha validates the input on a post back.


Capitol Hill was the first district to be named as part of the Arts & Cultural Districts program, in November of 2014.
Capitol Hill's Pike / Pine neighborhood is the densest arts neighborhood in the State of Washington. Over the course of the past 35 years, a diverse group of arts and cultural organizations have been re-occupying a formerly light industrial area known as "auto row." The district is now home to over 40 arts and cultural organizations.
At the same time, the neighborhood is experiencing rapid change and gentrification. Existing arts organizations are under real threat of being displaced by rising rents and redevelopment. Capitol Hill is increasingly perceived as being in danger of losing its soul.
The Capitol Hill Arts District is a coalition of arts advocates galvanized to keep Capitol Hill a thriving art scene invested in the creation of daring work, independent artists, and emerging ideas. We promote cultural engagement; harness resources; and preserve, enhance, and create space for artists and the arts.
We advocate on behalf of arts organizations within the neighborhood to make sure our voices are heard.
In a neighborhood where so many arts organizations rent, their future on the hill is only as secure as the number of years (or months) left on their lease. We work to preserve affordable spaces for the arts to ensure the vibrancy of our neighborhood remains.
We build community through the arts. Art and creative expression is the anchor that holds our community in place.
Now, more than ever, arts organizations on Capitol Hill need your support. We provide essential organizing, programming and a collective voice for the arts and artists in our community.


Happy New Year to all fellow piggies!
Reimena Yee is a graphic novelist, artist and flamingo enthusiast.
She creates the webcomics The World in Deeper Inspection, and The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya; the latter of which is the first Malaysian graphic novel to be Eisner-nominated.
Currently writing and drawing a whole bunch of stuff. Is a nerd for all things spooky and historical.


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Azimut S10
Through revolutionary design and extracurated technology, the Azimut S10 flagship further empowers the ideal of superior sporting performance embodied by the S Series and represents its most evolved stylistic personality. Concocting visual and living extravagance, refined and contemporary lines unite with a layout that looks to spectacular discoveries, from the infinity open-air terrace created to embrace the full beauty of the sea by day and by night, to the more reserved areas insinuating intimacy. Breathe in the innovative imagination of S10.
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Azimut Fly 53
The airy ambience summons a sudden feeling of freedom on the Fly 53, well matched with the dynamic modern family's search for new horizons. Elegantly curated and comfort-calling areas cultivate a serene sense of well-being, giving space and style a whole new meaning. Voyagers of all ages can move effortlessly throughout the full-height interiors, all the while enjoying a privileged perspective on the sea. Liberate your lifestyle onboard the Fly 53.
Azimut Magellano 66
Conceived for blissfully reserved sea voyages, the Magellano 66 complements its crossover character through the possibility of a privacy-oriented onboard design. The large, single-level main deck aptly appeals to diverse lifestyles, offering either a unique open space solution with semi-secluded flows to lightly separate guests from crew or the Navetta layout for a completely independent galley and wheelhouse. Explore your nautical lifestyle on the Magellano 66.
Stunningly crafted to balance style with practicality, the Predator 60 EVO™ is the first model of Sunseeker's dynamic new product development plan with innovative stand out features and sophisticated interior design. Embracing a bold design direction, the model features all-new interior styling, furnishings, textures and materials; the Predator 60 EVO™ delivers a sophisticated, modern yet sporty style to surprise any owner. The Predator 60 EVO™ certainly doesn't sacrifice performance for style. With speeds of up to 34 knots, it cuts a sharp, impressive figure on the open water, with exemplary sea-keeping and unmatched agility. Truly a yacht designed for perfect cruising in luxury.
Built upon the exceptional family of award-winning Manhattan models, the Manhattan 68 offers an extraordinary level of comfort and luxury with incredible detailing. Throughout the main deck, there is a strong focus on creating generous, usable sociable spaces. The exterior lines flow effortlessly from the Portuguese-bridge bow seating and sunbathing areas to the expansive cockpit adjoining an innovative Beach Club with enhanced features, including a dedicated water level locker with built-in charging for two SeaBobs, delivering effortless enjoyment. Internally, the expansive main saloon benefits from sweeping glazing, extending below the TV console, revealing glimpses of the sea from all perspectives. The fully-equipped aft galley with a large dinette links seamlessly to the cockpit via full-width sliding doors, helping to bring everyone together. The innovative design layout allows owners to welcome guests with a strong focus on ambient lighting and interior detailing. Access to the spacious guest cabins is via the lower helm and elevated companion seating, whilst the sumptuous master cabin amidships is accessed via its very own staircase to port. This exceptional layout allows the owner and guests to move effortlessly between spaces. The interiors boast exquisite attention to detail with a new palate of upholstery that provides a cool, crisp, and contemporary look, unmistakably a Manhattan. The special edition Manhattan 68 Pacific option features a newly configured saloon layout with double over-sized U-shaped sofas on the main deck to maximise entertaining space on board. Below deck, owners can expect a continuation of this yacht's meticulous design. The Pacific arrangement offers an exceptional amount of space for a boat of this size. The master cabin affords owners with flexibility to use their private space however they wish. Portside, owners can opt for a chaise lounge, breakfast table and seating, vanity table with additional draws, or an equipped sideboard for ample storage. What's more, the master cabin benefits from its own private lounge and bar, providing a relaxing retreat for owners. This exceptional layout strikes a perfect balance between ample social spaces for entertaining and generous private quarters.
The Predator 55 EVO™ is Sunseeker's latest technology-led, cutting-edge model, with a revolutionary superstructure and inspired interior design. Newly appointed stainless steel detailing and carbon fibre cowlings frame the iconic lines of the Predator model. Her sporty interior exudes stylish minimalism with a new range of fabrics and textures throughout. Clean lines and curves contrast perfectly to ensure comfort and style. Independent helm seats allow owners to enjoy her performance to the fullest whilst underway, offering supreme support as she pierces through the waves. Aft of the helm is well-appointed upholstered seating for up-to-six to socialise around a fixed coffee table, set opposite new push-to-touch storage cabinets. The Predator 55 EVO also benefits from a state-of-the-art AV system with zoning capabilities to suit the taste and mood of all on-board simultaneously.
Azimut Grande 27M
A compact superyacht with an imperial essence, the Grande 27M exhibits a multi-talented philosophy by combining sumptuous comfort with performance. As the first of its kind to offer raised pilot house, this pioneer reimagines environments by capitalizing on space, introducing the owner's suite on the main deck as well as four guest cabins below it. The extensive use of carbon effectively ensures generous volumes without impacting on weight, enabling this vessel to deliver a highly comfortable maritime lifestyle. Let the Grande 27M impress you.
The stunning 76 Yacht gives you everything you want from a Sunseeker. From exceptional sea-keeping, the latest deep-V hull design to the class-leading space throughout the beautifully appointed decks. Not only does this model cut an impressive silhouette on the horizon, but an expanse of glass and sunlight also welcomes you onboard the 76 Yacht, and the main deck allows you to entertain with an almost 360-degree view of your surroundings. For 'al fresco' life, the exterior decks provide unprecedented levels of space and flexibility to suit owner needs. On the flybridge, choose a spa tub, jet-ski with crane or additional sunbeds to maximise this space. Complement the superyacht feel with any number of layouts. The cockpit can be adapted to include additional lounge seating or a cocktail bar. At the stern, enjoy the addition of a mini beach club, complete with a barbecue grill, fold-out seating and a rain shower, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Make the most of the extended bathing platform, which can accommodate a Williams 445 tender, SeaBobs, and more. The impressive layout of the 76 Yacht continues on the foredeck, where large twin sunbeds, fore/aft seating and optional refrigeration ensure space maximisation for any social occasion.
Sunseeker 90 Ocean
The 90 Ocean breaks new boundaries and creates a spectacular yacht that boasts a remarkable 20% increase in overall volume and nearly 30% more deck space, thanks not only to her substantial beam but also her upright bow that brings interior volume forward. The spacious Beach Club measuring over 6m x 4m is perfect for family and friends to socialise close to the water, perhaps utilising the built-in BBQ. The Bezenzoni 'Ladder Gangway' allows guests to effortlessly access the watersports on offer, after which they will be keen to use the oversized 'rain shower' before relaxing on the new transformational X-TEND™ sunbeds. The adjoining hydraulic platform provides ample space to house and launch a Jet Ski, a Williams 460 SportJet and two SeaBobs, housed in dedicated self-draining lockers. The flybridge is a staggering 25% larger than a comparable yacht, and owners can select an infinity spa pool and sideboard with a second integrated BBQ. A wet bar with stainless steel sink, drawer fridges, ice maker, and glass bar top is also available to make the most of this popular entertainment area. The carbon fibre hardtop with a full-width retractable canopy provides the shade for exceptionally generous seating and dining area that can be configured or left open-plan depending on the owner's exact requirements. Its unique main deck, penthouse-style saloon and luxurious staterooms offer a new-found design direction and materials selection providing elegant interiors. The interior finish combines traditional elegance with contemporary updates. The layering of textural elements and the mix of furnishings and fabrics feels timeless with a modern twist that exudes sleek simplicity and sophistication. The generous saloon measures a remarkable 8.8m in length by 5.6m in width, providing space for sumptuous modular lounge seating and chaise longue to port. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the living accommodation with natural daylight complemented by sliding doors to port if required. A dedicated dining area for eight can be positioned to port or starboard whilst a contemporary apartment-style galley forward, with partition screens, offers plentiful space and direct side deck access for crew.
Shaped by an ambitious technological calling to be the most forward-facing sport yacht in her category, the S7 is a paradigm of peak performance and luxurious leisure. A marvel of razor agility and precision, she guarantees the lowest fuel consumption possible and a uniquely quiet allure. The main deck offers a fluid continuum between indoor and outdoor zones, allowing guests to savor their time and space at sea instinctively, in complete and harmonious freedom. Embody an eco-sporty nature with the S7.
The 24-meter beauty of the S Series, S8 is a tech-savvy sport yacht elevated by environmentally-sensitive etiquette. Her wind-drawn design and avant-garde attitude come to life through a carbon fiber soul, epitomizing absolute performance and silence while minimizing fuel consumption beyond the expectations of the category. An attractive and generous ambience permeates the lifestyle onboard, inviting guests to enjoy a liberating relationship with the sea, marked by relaxation, recreation and responsibility. Enjoy the progressive, conscious mindset of the S8.
An equilibrium of power and presence, the Fly 72 combines a considerable stature with avant-garde ingenuity, artfully masquerading volume through a taut design and grand glass surfaces. The captivating streamlined exteriors give way to lofty interior ambiences that express stately modern Italianness. Size, sportiness and comfort all race to smoothly combine, delivering an ocean-bound adventure conceived for the most demanding inclinations. Savor sports-inspired style aboard the Fly 72
Sunseeker Ocean 460
The Sunseeker Ocean 460 is a tri-deck yacht platform with a round-bilge semi-displacement hull. Whilst part of the Ocean range of models, it is also a superyacht, the first to feature a vertical bow and with a beam of 31' she has 25% more interior volume than her sister ship the 131 Yacht, thus paving the way for a completely new design philosophy for the next generation of Sunseeker superyachts. Rather than using the boat's length within its model name, the Ocean 460 references its gross tonnage figure, the measurement of a yachts interior volume. While this is a new naming convention for Sunseeker, it truly captures why this new model is so unique. It reminds the owner that they are gaining a significant increase in interior volume in a yacht measuring 42 metres, compared with a conventional yacht layout of a similar size. The Ocean 460 is available with MAN 12V engines providing a maximum speed of 21kts and a range of 3,200nm at a cruising speed of circa 12kts. Optional hybrid options will also be available offering a myriad of benefits from extending the range, a period of silent running or delivering the hotel load whilst at anchor. Sunseeker has designed the Ocean 460 with discerning clientele in mind, understanding that customers are spending more time on board, both underway and at anchor, with increased comfort and quality of life on board of supreme importance. The new Ocean 460 will benefit from reduced noise, more usable space and the very latest technologies. She also boasts some of Sunseeker's most sophisticated interiors to date with numerous options for owners to fully customise their yacht. The interiors are a close collaboration between Design Unlimited and Sunseeker's in-house interior design team and are understandably sumptuous. The first impression is one of light, space and detail paired with premium technology and an infinite choice of décor and lighting to suit the mood, increased with subtle lighting integration. The styling is an evolution that is reassuringly Sunseeker, with the yacht exuding sophistication with decadent touches, seamless room transitions, and the very finest woods, leathers and fabrics to create a bespoke personality for each individual owner.
The Sunseeker 100 Yacht is set to surprise and delight at every turn. Every element has been carefully considered in meticulous detail, exuding sophistication found in custom superyachts. Her elegant, powerful lines flow around sublime architecture. A secluded private terrace, sunbathing hideaways, seamless flybridge with foredeck access, beautifully proportioned open-plan interior and generous 'Beach Club' are just a few of her magnificent features. Its unique main deck, penthouse-style saloon and luxurious staterooms offer a new-found design direction and material selection providing elegant interiors to enchant any owner. The layering of textural elements and the mix of furnishings and fabrics feels timeless with a sophisticated aesthetic.
Shaped by an ambitious vision to forge new traditions, the Grande 32M is an innovative marvel of naval architecture. Compelling and charismatic lines boldly converse with the sea, while Azimut's growing low emission philosophy further embraces the use of carbon throughout. Lavish interiors and tranquil colors encompass a fluid ideology, dedicating a special chapter to holistic wellbeing on board. Sail into tomorrow with the Grande 32M
The tri-deck Sunseeker 131 Yacht comfortably accommodates up to twelve guests in sublime surroundings. The sheer scale and arrangement of this immense yacht are awe-inspiring. The 131 Yacht is one of the finest examples of contemporary superyacht building, expertly finished using the highest quality materials and techniques. The main deck features a lounge, separate dining area and full galley, while on the upper deck, you'll find the sky lounge, cocktail bar and access to the beautiful Skydeck. As impressive out in open water as it is in the marina, this stunning model is a leisure marine marvel.
Exemplifying the latest in Sunseeker's exceptional design capabilities, the Manhattan 55 has been meticulously designed to enhance comfort and cruising whilst providing owners with a vast array of social spaces – usually only seen in larger yachts. The exterior styling incorporates extensive curved glass and stainless-steel detailing to emphasise its prowess. With the option to add bar stools, the galley appears to extend onto the main deck, creating a seamless transition from indoors to out. The Manhattan 55 has a considered interior designed to provide owners with unparalleled flexibility. The Manhattan 55 enables its owner to enjoy ample space afforded by its open layout, showcasing the wonderfully well-equipped bathing platform and Beach Club. This area offers an inviting space for family and friends to enjoy the optional built-in barbeque, overhead shower and fold-down transom seating. Powered by Volvo Penta D13-800 engines, the Manhattan 55 can cruise comfortably at 25 knots with a range of 230 nautical miles or achieve in excess of 30 knots at full throttle.
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DNA Test Clears Man After 27 Years
Staff — December 11, 2007
A man enjoyed freedom Tuesday after a DNA test proved he did not commit a 1979 rape. John Jerome White, 48, left Macon State Prison on Monday evening.
"I'm just thankful that this is behind me," White said at a news conference Tuesday morning with the Georgia Innocence Project, which had worked to free him. "When I first started out, I wondered why this happened to me," he said, breaking into tears. "I just saw it as something that had to happen because I wasn't living a moral life."
The investigation led to the arrest Tuesday of James Edward Parham, 54, of Manchester, who was on the state's Sex Offender Registry for a 1985 rape conviction, Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said. He was being held in the Meriwether County jail on charges of rape, aggravated assault, burglary and robbery.
A sheriff's office employee declined to say whether Parham had an attorney, and there was no immediate response from the public defender's office. There was no answer on a telephone listed at the address given for Parham in a GBI news release.
White is the seventh Georgia convict to be cleared by DNA evidence, said Aimee Maxwell, director of the Atlanta-based Georgia Innocence Project. In every case, the men were wrongly convicted on eyewitness accounts.
"This case does point out the fallibility of eyewitness identification," Maxwell said.
Detail here from the AP via the San Francisco Chronicle.
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I Viceré è il romanzo più celebre di Federico De Roberto, ambientato sullo sfondo delle vicende del risorgimento meridionale, qui narrate attraverso la storia di una nobile famiglia catanese, quella degli Uzeda di Francalanza, discendente da antichi Viceré spagnoli della Sicilia ai tempi di Carlo V.

Origine e caratteristiche
De Roberto ebbe l'idea del romanzo nel 1891, mentre si trovava a Milano per seguire la pubblicazione de L'Illusione, e così la presentò all'amico Ferdinando Di Giorgi:

La stesura del romanzo, iniziata a Catania nel settembre 1891, fu lunga e difficoltosa, e fu completata nel novembre 1892; De Roberto sottopose poi il testo a un lungo lavoro di revisione, terminato verso la fine del 1893. L'opera fu finalmente pubblicata dall'editore Galli di Milano nell'agosto 1894.

Questa "storia di famiglia" s'ispira al principio positivistico e naturalistico della "razza" (l'ereditarietà), con tutte le sue conseguenze.

I componenti della famiglia degli Uzeda sono accomunati dalla razza e dal sangue vecchio e corrotto, dovuto anche ai numerosi matrimoni tra consanguinei. Quanto emerge da questa famiglia è la spiccata avidità, la sete di potere, le meschinità e gli odi che i componenti nutrono l'uno per l'altro alimentando in ciascuno una diversa patologica monomania. Ogni membro della famiglia ha una storia segnata dalla corruzione morale e biologica, che si evidenzia anche nella loro fisionomia e nelle deformità fisiche che verranno riassunte dall'autore nell'episodio di Chiara che, dopo aver partorito un feto mostruoso lo conserva sotto spirito in un boccione di vetro.

La storia della famiglia è in parte ispirata al Casato nobiliare dei Paternò e in particolare alla figura di Antonino Paternò Castello, marchese di San Giuliano, che fu sindaco di Catania, ambasciatore e ministro degli Esteri e che nel romanzo è identificato con il giovane Consalvo Uzeda.

Ma I Viceré sono, oltre che una storia di famiglia, anche una rappresentazione dagli accenti forti e disillusi della storia italiana tra il Risorgimento e l'unificazione (il romanzo è infatti ambientato negli anni tra il 1855 e il 1882, nella quale si svolgono le vicende e le fortune degli Uzeda).

Trama

Il romanzo è diviso in tre parti, ciascuna delle quali è divisa in nove capitoli.

Prima parte
Inizia nel 1855 con la morte della principessa Teresa Uzeda di Francalanza, crudele e dispotica, che nomina eredi due figli, il primogenito Giacomo e il prediletto terzogenito Raimondo, lasciando solo legati minori agli altri figli: Angiolina e Lodovico, monaci, Chiara, moglie del marchese di Villardita, Ferdinando e Lucrezia, non sposati. Mentre in famiglia sorgono contrasti sulla divisione dell'eredità, il principino Consalvo, figlio di Giacomo, viene mandato a studiare al ricco convento di San Nicola. Raimondo si innamora di donna Isabella Fersa, mentre Lucrezia s'invaghisce del giovane avvocato liberale Benedetto Giulente. Con lo sbarco dei Mille in Sicilia, lo zio Gaspare si rende popolare presso i rivoluzionari. Benedetto Giulente si unisce ai garibaldini e viene ferito nella battaglia del Volturno, e rientra a Catania accolto da eroe; superando le resistenze della famiglia, sposa Lucrezia. Chiara, finalmente incinta dopo lunga attesa, partorisce un feto mostruoso che muore subito. Dopo il plebiscito che sancisce l'unione al Regno d'Italia, Gaspare nel 1861 viene eletto deputato, carica che sfrutterà per arricchirsi.

Seconda parte
Segue le vicende della famiglia fino al 1870. Raimondo abbandona la moglie Matilde; grazie alla loro influenza gli Uzeda ottengono l'annullamento del suo matrimonio e di quello di donna Isabella, che Raimondo sposa subito dopo. La cugina Graziella, dopo la morte del marito, frequenta assiduamente casa Uzeda e sposa Giacomo non appena questi resta vedovo. Nel 1867 il convento di San Nicola viene soppresso, e Blasco investe le ricchezze sottratte al convento in buoni del tesoro e in terreni già appartenuti al convento stesso; per convenienza si converte al liberalismo e diventa sostenitore del nuovo Stato, fino a festeggiare per strada la presa di Roma. Consalvo, finalmente uscito dal convento, conduce vita sregolata e i rapporti tra lui e il padre peggiorano. Ferdinando, gravemente malato di corpo e di mente, muore.

Terza parte
È dominata dalle vicende di Consalvo e Teresa, figli di Giacomo. Dopo un viaggio sul continente e all'estero, Consalvo decide di intraprendere la carriera politica, aiutato dalle sue doti di oratore e dall'influenza dello zio Gaspare. Teresa s'innamora, ricambiata, del cugino Giovannino Radalì, ma i due cedono alle rispettive famiglie e Teresa si adatta a sposare il rozzo Michele, fratello maggiore di Giovannino. Ma l'amore tra i due si risveglia e la sua impossibilità porta Giovannino al suicidio. Giacomo, gravemente malato e in pessimi rapporti con Consalvo, lo disereda poco prima di morire, ma questo non ostacola i progetti del giovane, che si rende popolare come assessore e poi sindaco. Il romanzo si conclude con le prime elezioni a suffragio allargato del 1882 in cui Consalvo, di fede reazionaria e borbonica, finge idee di sinistra e viene eletto trionfalmente, convinto che - al di là d'ogni rivolgimento storico - nulla possa veramente cambiare e che i privilegiati debbano adattarsi alle nuove situazioni politiche, come quella successiva all'unità, potendo solo così mantenere intatti dominio e potere.

Emerge da questo quadro il fallimento degli ideali risorgimentali con una interpretazione già presente nelle novelle Il reverendo e Libertà e nel romanzo Mastro-don Gesualdo del Verga e che accomuna molti tra gli scrittori meridionali, dal Pirandello dei Vecchi e i giovani al Tomasi di Lampedusa del Gattopardo.

Explicit
Quando Consalvo, ormai deputato, parla alla "zitellona" zia Ferdinanda, vi è l'intera chiave di lettura del romanzo:

Fortuna
Quando I Viceré uscì non ebbe fortuna perché il naturalismo stava ormai declinando ed iniziava ad affermarsi la reazione spiritualistica di D'Annunzio, Fogazzaro, Pascoli. Inoltre, il tono troppo pessimistico e la forma poco elegante non potevano più essere apprezzati in un momento in cui trionfavano il nazionalismo ed il formalismo. A influenzare l'insuccesso del romanzo venne la critica negativa di Benedetto Croce.

Tuttavia, trentasette anni più tardi, nell'edizione Einaudi 1977, Leonardo Sciascia criticò ancora una volta Croce e il suo atteggiamento nei confronti de I Viceré ribaltando il suo giudizio: «Dopo "I Promessi sposi", il più grande romanzo che conti la letteratura italiana». Oggi è considerato unanimemente uno dei massimi capolavori del Verismo italiano per la ricchezza dei personaggi, l'ampiezza della struttura e la vivezza della rappresentazione.

Ha scritto Rosario Contarino:

Personaggi
 Donna Teresa Risà in Uzeda, principessa di Francalanza e di Mirabella; figlia di un barone di Niscemi, sposa il principe Consalvo VII Uzeda di Francalanza, più giovane di lei di dieci anni, con cui dà alla luce sette figli; dopo la prematura morte del marito, si dedica da sola all'amministrazione del patrimonio di famiglia ridotto dallo sperperare del suocero Giacomo XIII, esercitando su figli e parenti un potere tirannico. Le vicende narrate nel romanzo prendono le mosse il giorno della morte della principessa, avvenuta nel 1855.
 Don Giacomo Uzeda , principe di Francalanza; primogenito maschio della principessa Teresa e del principe Consalvo VII, è odiato dalla madre che gli preferisce il fratello più giovane Raimondo; avido, aggressivo e superstizioso, dopo la morte della madre, pur essendo il primogenito, è costretto a dividere l'eredità col fratello Raimondo. Si adopera poi, con pretesti e raggiri, per appropriarsi dei beni andati ai fratelli. Alla fine del romanzo, morirà di cancro, dopo aver diseredato il primogenito Consalvo, da lui reputato jettatore e aver nominato sua erede universale la figlia Teresa.
 Don Raimondo Uzeda, conte di Lumera, figlio prediletto dalla principessa Teresa Uzeda; scialacquatore e irresponsabile, amante del lusso, delle belle donne e del gioco, per imposizione della madre sposa in prime nozze la baronessina milazzese Matilde Palmi con cui ha due figlie: Teresa e Lauretta, protagoniste del romanzo L'Illusione; dopo il divorzio da Matilde, che muore poco dopo di tubercolosi, sposa Donna Isabella Fersa, già sua amante, della quale presto si stancherà, iniziando a tradirla ed ignorarla come faceva già con la prima moglie.
 Angiolina Uzeda, figlia primogenita della principessa, costretta a farsi monaca sotto il nome di Suor Maria Crocifissa nel convento di clausura di San Placido, di cui, in età avanzata e ormai "rimbambita", diventerà badessa.
 Donna Chiara Uzeda, figlia della principessa, che le impone di sposare il marchese Federico di Villardita (gradito alla principessa perché, già ricco di suo, rinuncia alla dote). Il suo ardente desiderio di maternità viene frustrato, prima a causa di una gravidanza da cui nasce un feto deforme e mostruoso, poi da una malattia uterina che la rende sterile. Induce poi il marito ad avere un figlio da una domestica, che alleva come proprio e da cui viene vessata.
 Padre Don Lodovico Uzeda, secondogenito maschio della principessa Teresa, costretto a farsi monaco nel convento di San Nicola, intelligente ed ambizioso, intraprende la carriera ecclesiastica fino a divenire cardinale.
 Don Ferdinando Uzeda, figlio della principessa Teresa, il "babbeo", il più distaccato dagli affari nobiliari della famiglia. Eccentrico e solitario, vive nella tenuta della Pietra dell'Ovo, che la madre gli lascia in eredità, dedicandosi ad infruttuosi esperimenti agricoli. Con l'avanzare dell'età la sua eccentricità sfocia in aperta pazzia, che insieme al degrado fisico, lo porta alla morte a soli 39 anni.
 Donna Lucrezia Uzeda, figlia della principessa Teresa, sposa dopo la morte della madre l'avvocato Benedetto Giulente, nonostante i famigliari cerchino di dissuaderla perché il pretendente non è nobile ed oltretutto le nozze comportano esborsi economici che il fratello Giacomo rifiuta di sostenere; dopo il matrimonio, in mancanza di eredi, i rapporti tra i coniugi si guastano ed ella lo critica e lo disprezza apertamente. Tornerà a sostenerlo alla fine del romanzo, quando Benedetto tenta invano l'elezione a deputato.
 Don Gaspare Uzeda, duca d'Oragua, cognato della principessa, deputato al Parlamento e senatore del Regno; inizialmente borbonico, fiutando il rivolgimento dell'assetto politico che si sta profilando, sposa senza esitazioni la causa dei liberali e da questi si fa sostenere nella sua carriera politica; eletto deputato nel parlamento del nuovo Stato unitario, pur non essendo in grado di sostenere neanche un discorso in pubblico, si barcamenerà per anni tra la destra e la sinistra storica, fino a diventare senatore. L'epilogo della sua vicenda sarà raccontato nel romanzo L'Imperio.
 Padre Don Blasco Uzeda, cognato della principessa Teresa, benedettino vizioso e collerico; costretto in gioventù dalla famiglia a prendere i voti, conduce una vita tutt'altro che ispirata ai valori cristiani: gioca al lotto, mantiene numerose amanti da cui ha avuto svariati figli, litiga furiosamente con parenti e superiori; dopo l'unità d'Italia e la soppressione dell'ordine benedettino è dimesso dallo Stato clericale e ricompra all'asta i beni dei benedettini; dal suo iniziale acceso sostegno ai Borboni, si sposta per convenienza su posizioni liberali.
 Cavalier Eugenio Uzeda, cognato della principessa Teresa; incapace e millantatore, privo di sostanze, per guadagnare qualcosa si dedica a varie attività inconcludenti; tenta inutilmente di scroccare denaro ai parenti, alla fine della sua vita mostra segni di squilibrio mentale e muore in miseria.
 Donna Ferdinanda Uzeda, cognata della principessa Teresa, detta la "zitellona"; rimasta nubile per volere della famiglia, riesce da sola attraverso l'usura ad accumulare un cospicuo patrimonio; gretta e ignorante ha una viscerale passione per l'araldica e per la storia della sua famiglia; le sue posizioni politiche, vicine ai Borboni e ostili al nuovo assetto istituzionale portato dall'unità d'Italia, resteranno immutate per tutto il romanzo. L'ultima scena del libro la vede protagonista, ormai vecchia e malata, insieme al pronipote Consalvo.
 Consalvo Uzeda , figlio del principe Giacomo XIV e della principessa Margherita. In gioventù vizioso e arrogante, dopo un viaggio sul continente e all'estero cambia vita e decide di intraprendere la carriera politica; sfruttando il prestigio familiare, l'abilità oratoria e la demagogia diviene assessore e sindaco di Catania, fino a ottenere l'elezione a deputato. Sembra, quindi, ricalcare la figura di Antonino Paternò Castello, marchese di San Giuliano
 Teresina Uzeda, secondogenita di Giacomo, umile e rispettosa, bellissima e profondamente religiosa, è soggiogata dalla figura autoritaria del padre. Si lascia indurre a sposare il rozzo cugino Michele Radalì, invece che il fratello minore di lui, Giovannino, di cui è innamorata. Mette al mondo numerosi figli. Alla fine del romanzo, il fratello Consalvo si rende conto che la degenerazione ha colpito anche lei, notandola appesantita, imbruttita, precocemente invecchiata e ormai divenuta bigotta per l'influenza dei Gesuiti.
 Giovannino Radalì, "figlio del pazzo", cugino di Consalvo e compagno di monastero con lui, s'innamora di Teresina ma non si oppone quando le due famiglie decidono che ella debba sposare il rozzo fratello maggiore Michele. Si trasferisce in campagna, ad Augusta, dove contrae la malaria, aggravata dalla depressione per l'allontanamento dalla donna che ama; viene curato dalla famiglia e da Teresina, ma, ormai mentalmente instabile, si suicida, anche se la famiglia, per evitare chiacchiere compromettenti, fa intendere che si sia trattato di un incidente.
 Benedetto Giulente , marito di Lucrezia, avvocato liberale e combattente coi garibaldini, ma tuttavia soggiogato dal prestigio degli Uzeda. Seguace e servitore del duca Gaspare, aspira al suo posto di deputato, ma anche per sua imperizia non riuscirà mai nel suo intento. Successivamente sarà Consalvo a prendere il posto tanto ambito dall'avvocato. Sarà anche questo il seguito de L'imperio.
 Matilde Palmi , figlia del barone Palmi di Milazzo; la principessa Teresa costringe Raimondo a sposarla perché vede in Matilde una donna debole e insulsa che il figlio non potrà mai amare quanto sua madre. Sinceramente desiderosa di serenità familiare e di evitare conflitti, soffre intensamente per la trascuratezza e i tradimenti del marito, e per il disprezzo che gli Uzeda le riservano. Le sofferenze nocciono gravemente alla sua salute, fino a portarla alla morte.
 Baldassarre Crimi, figlio illegittimo di Consalvo VII, «maestro di casa» degli Uzeda per decenni, lascia improvvisamente l'incarico dopo il matrimonio tra Teresina e Michele Radalì. Anche in seguito resta devoto alla famiglia, collaborando alla campagna elettorale di Consalvo.

Albero genealogico di casa Uzeda

Adattamento cinematografico
Da questo libro è stato liberamente tratto un film omonimo, uscito nei cinema italiani nel novembre 2007 con la regia di Roberto Faenza e una versione più lunga per la televisione.

Edizioni

Note

Voci correlate
 Federico De Roberto
 Paternò (famiglia)
 Antonino Paternò Castello, marchese di San Giuliano

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

 I Viceré, riduzione radiofonica di Radio 3 Rai  (Il Terzo Anello - Ad alta voce): 22 puntate, formato .ram

Romanzi di Federico De Roberto
Romanzi di critica sociale
Saghe familiari
Romanzi ambientati a Catania


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NYSE:IVZ – Invesco (NYSE:IVZ) pays an annual dividend of $1.20 with a yield of 4.28% and an average dividend growth of 5.70% based on a 3 Year Average..
Dividend History for NYSE:IVZ – Invesco (NYSE:IVZ)
On 4/26/2018 NYSE:IVZ – Invesco announced a Quarterly dividend of $0.30 4.06% with an ex dividend date of 5/10/2018 which will be payable on 6/1/2018.
On 10/25/2017 NYSE:IVZ – Invesco announced a Quarterly dividend of $0.29 3.22% with an ex dividend date of 11/13/2017 which will be payable on 12/4/2017.
Recent Insider Trading Activity For NYSE:IVZ – Invesco (NYSE:IVZ)
NYSE:IVZ – Invesco (NYSE:IVZ) has insider ownership of 1.80% and institutional ownership of 80.04%.
On 3/15/2018 Martin L Flanagan, CEO, sold 422,860 with an average share price of $33.12 per share and the total transaction amounting to $14,005,123.20.
On 3/9/2018 Annette Lege, Insider, sold 5,000 with an average share price of $34.31 per share and the total transaction amounting to $171,550.00.
On 2/27/2018 Sarah Beshar, Director, bought 2,970 with an average share price of $33.32 per share and the total transaction amounting to $98,960.40.
On 2/15/2018 Kevin M Carome, Insider, sold 25,000 with an average share price of $33.38 per share and the total transaction amounting to $834,500.00.
On 10/31/2017 Colin Meadows, Insider, sold 54,215 with an average share price of $36.01 per share and the total transaction amounting to $1,952,282.15.
On 5/2/2017 Philip Taylor, Insider, sold 60,000 with an average share price of $32.40 per share and the total transaction amounting to $1,944,000.00.
On 12/5/2016 Karen Dunn Kelley, Insider, sold 157,615 with an average share price of $31.56 per share and the total transaction amounting to $4,974,329.40.
Recent Trading Activity for NYSE:IVZ – Invesco (NYSE:IVZ)
Shares of NYSE:IVZ – Invesco closed the previous trading session at 27.83 down -0.61 2.14% with 27.809999465942383 shares trading hands.
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