OMEGA re-introduced its iconic Speedmaster Mark II chronograph, an evolutionary timepiece for a new generation of watch collectors.
The OMEGA Speedmaster Mark II chronograph made its original debut in 1969 sharing a special historical first – man's flight to and walk on the moon. The new Speedmaster Mark II chronograph celebrates its triumphant return for a new generation.
OMEGA Speedmaster Mark II chronograph invite a new generation of watch collectors to experience a timepiece that marked man's first historical flight to the moon aboard the Apollo 11 and his first steps on the lunar surface while wearing an OMEGA Speedmaster Professional chronograph (worn by famous astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin).
OMEGA introduced the iconic Speedmaster Professional Mark II chronograph in 1969 which housed a hand-wound caliber 1861, the same movement found inside the Moonwatch. Nearly 45 years later OMEGA re-introduces its innovatively re-designed Speedmaster Mark II chronograph with a streamlined case, an evolved automated movement and for the first time in the history of the Speedmaster collection, an illuminated tachymetric scale for easy readability in dim light.
OMEGA Speedmaster Mark II chronograph is presented in a polished and brushed stainless steel barrel-shaped case with polished crown and pushers and matching stainless steel bracelet. The matt black dial (Ref. 327.10.43.50.01.001) showcases three sub-dials: a 30-minute recorder at 3 o'clock, 12-hour recorder at 6 o'clock and small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock. The tachymetre scale is transparent and is on the sapphire crystal, which is illuminated below by an aluminum ring filled with Super-LumiNova.
Speedmaster Mark II chronograph is also available in a grey dial version (Ref. 327.10.43.50.06.001) and is accentuated with fluorescent orange central chronograph, seconds hand and matching minute.
The new OMEGA Speedmaster Mark II houses a Co-Axial caliber 3330, a self-winding movement which is equipped with a Si14 silicon balance spring as well as a column-wheel chronograph mechanism. It is water resistant up to 330 feet and comes with a full four year warranty.
A selection of OMEGA watches are available on watchesonnet.com.
OMEGA celebrates its prestigious Official Timekeeper title for the 2014 Olympics with three special limited edition watches inspired by the Winter Olympic Games.
OMEGA has captured the spirit of the Winter Olympic Games in three incredible limited edition watches to commemorate the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. These special limited edition watches capture the competitive spirit of sportsmanship demonstrated by Olympic participants, and also honors the Russian Federation flag (colors of blue and red), cleverly displayed on the bezels and/or dials of the watches.
OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean 45.5mm sports its Olympic muscle with a 45.5 brushed and polished stainless steel case with matching bracelet. Diving devotees will appreciate the time honored Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M design: unidirectional rotating bezel fitted with a matt black ceramic ring, with minutes 1 through 5 lacquered in blue and minutes 6 through 10 lacquered in red, (minutes 11-15 are lacquered in silver). The caseback features a brushed screw-in caseback which is embossed with the "Sochi 2014" Olympic logo, engraved with "Si14" and the limited edition number (0000/2014) and includes a helium escape valve located at 10 o'clock on the case.
OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean 37.5 mm "Sochi 2014" unveils its Olympic spirit in a 37.5 mm brushed and polished stained steel case adorned with a beautiful winter white leather watch strap. Women will revel in this diver's watch's white ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel, which also displays the Russian Federation flag colors at minutes 1 -5 lacquered in blue, and minutes 6 through 10 lacquered in red. Like the men's Seamaster Planet Ocean watch it too has a brushed screw-in caseback embossed with the "Sochi 2014" Olympic logo and engraved with "Si14" and the limited edition number (0000/2014), as well as a helium escape valve located at 10 o'clock on the case.
OMEGA Sochi Petrograd brings home the Olympic gold in a polished 18K yellow gold tonneau shape case complimented with a stunning burgundy leather strap. Sochi Petrograd silvery dial also sports the Russian Federation flag colors with an outside red 24-hour track and minute hands fashioned from blued steel. The black sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position also has a blued steel seconds hand and matches the black 12-hour track. Sochi Petrograd is powered by OMEGA's exclusive calibre 2202 with a Co-Axial escapement and special luxury finish (100 pieces are to be produced).
These special limited edition watches not only reflect and celebrate OMEGA's 26 years as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympics, but also pays tribute to this years' Olympic host of the Sochi Winter Games – a time honored achievement for OMEGA.
From its original release in 1970 to its relaunch in 2009, the Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M 224.32.55.21.01.002 has captured attention as an amazingly functional professional divers watch. But you don't have to be a diver to appreciate the high-tech of this legendary timepiece.
Professional divers across the globe were using the original version of this watch, the Seamaster Professional 600M, an entire year before it was released to the public. Eventually, the watch was renamed the "Ploprof," an abbreviation of "plongeur professionnel," a French term for "professional diver." This seaworthy creation became a true underwater force with the integration of Omega's Co-Axial technology in 2009. With every feature of the watch serving a vital diving purpose, this watch is a creation of truly professional quality.
One of the most noticeable features of this timepiece is its strong geometric shape. The intriguing steel case isn't only for visual appeal; it serves a function as well. The crown's location at the 9 o'clock position allows for unrestricted wrist movement and avoids accidental rotation. When unscrewed and released from the protective buffer, the crown can adjust date and time. The hour hand can be adjusted separately to allow for daylight savings and time zone adjustments. A locking system prevents the bidirectional rotating bezel from being inadvertently moved, allowing a more accurate measurement. To release the bezel, an orange anodized aluminum pusher is located at the 2 o'clock position. At the opposite end in the 4 o'clock position is an automatic helium escape valve which aids in decompression.
A polished, lacquered black dial and matching bezel are boldly contrasted with the rest of the watch. Divers frequently rely on the bezel and minute hand during their excursions, and the Ploprof designers have taken this into special consideration. The bezel is uncluttered and easily read, while the minute hand is oversized and outlined in orange for easier visibility. For additional visibility needed in the ocean's depths, the hands and dial indexes are coated in phosphorescent Super-LumiNova.
What most sets the Ploprof 1200 M apart from the original 600 M is its water resistance and addition of the Co-Axial technology. While 600 meters was already an incredible water resistance, the new Ploprof's 1200 meter water resistance ensures that this watch can withstand the extreme pressure that accumulates below the ocean's surface. The Co-Axial Escapement within the self-winding movement is acclaimed for its stability, precision and durability. Another robust addition is the orange rubber strap which adds a vibrant touch to the timepiece as well as a more comfortable fit on your wrist or wetsuit.
The Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M is clearly designed for a certain purpose, and though each feature has been admirably designed, the watch as a whole may not be a necessary item for the casual purchaser. But it still makes for a visually striking, sturdy wristwatch for the non-diving population.
Even if you're not a diver you can appreciate the technicality of this watch and how every detail serves a unique purpose. The Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M 224.32.55.21.01.002, available here, is an all-encompassing, truly professional watch.
High fashion meets exceptional machinery in the Omega De Ville Ladymatic 425.65.34.20.55.002. This innovative creation is an answer to women's increasing desire to own a timepiece that is as impressive on the inside as it is on the outside.
Omega originally released the Ladymatic in 1955. At that time the watch's significance was twofold: it was one of Omega's first self-winding watches specifically targeted to women and it marked the smallest automatic movement the brand had ever made.
A 2010 revival of the inventive collection combined Omega's touted Co-Axial technology with a chic, elegant design. The Ladymatic re-launch also elected the line's official spokesperson, Nicole Kidman. The Oscar-winning actress endorses Omega's ability to recognize that women are as interested in quality as men are. As the line's Ambassador, Kidman believes the new Ladymatic perfectly addresses women's interest in timekeeping performance.
The heart of the impressive inner-workings of this timepiece is the Omega Co-Axial caliber 8521. The Co-Axial escapement and exclusive silicon balance spring contribute to the precision and durability of the self-winding movement. As a COSC-certified chronometer, this watch further demonstrates its superior timekeeping capabilities. Additionally, the Ladymatic reduces winding time by automatically winding in both directions and has a power reserve of 50 hours. The scratch-resistant sapphire covers the dial and transparent case back, exhibiting the movement's exclusive, lavish finish: Geneva waves in arabesque.
Impeccably designed, the Omega De Ville Ladymatic 425.65.34.20.55.002 easily appeals to a woman's fashionable side. Most alluring are the diamond accents and stunning white mother-of-pearl dial. A halo of sparkling, snow-set diamonds adorns the bezel while 11 gold-mounted diamond indicators circle the dial, accompanied by a polished date window at the 3 o'clock position. A swirling supernova pattern spirals from the center, where a pair of golden, alpha-shaped hands rest. With a Super-LumiNova coating, the Ladymatic watch hands are sure to be beautifully luminous even in the dark.
The titanium inner casebody rests in an 18-carat yellow gold case and the matching metal bracelet secures with a butterfly clasp. And finally, the screw-in crown set with a lustrous diamond completes the accessory, its self-locking feature enabling a water resistance of 100 meters.
If this particular design doesn't fit your fashion sense, there are dozens of other combinations in the Ladymatic collection. If you'd like a slightly less dressy watch for half the price, a fitting alternative is the polished bezel model with a leather alligator strap. Omega's interplay of the different metals, colors, dials, embellishments and bracelets make it easy for you to find a model that precisely fits your style, from simple to stately and everything in between.
Omega has successfully reinvented their product in a way that provides an essential upgrade, yet still maintains the original qualities that people originally adored. The Omega De Ville Ladymatic 425.65.34.20.55.002 is a modern, stylish watch for today's fashionable woman.
An improved, redesigned version of the now-famous Constellation Manhattan, the Omega Constellation Brushed Chronometer 123.25.31.20.53.001 is a mixture of tradition and originality and is an instantly recognizable timepiece for the modern woman.
In a move that garnered recognition for the Omega brand, the company launched a distinctive wristwatch in 1982 called the Constellation Manhattan. The unique "griffes" (or claws) wrapped around the bezel left an impression on the public, and now the Constellation is one of the most easily recognized watches in the world. Omega has recently updated the collection, changing the timepiece's features slightly for a more current look that appeals to new fans as well as its original admirers.
Important features of the 1982 design are still echoed in the new Constellation collection. The subtle-yet-significant star still graces the dial at its familiar 6 o'clock position. The horizontal links of the bracelet have improved in comfort while remaining as visually distinctive as its predecessor. Most importantly, the new collection retains the defining griffes that have captured our attention for the last 30 years. These prominent four claws have been contemporized and are a little more refined and polished.
Omega has also added a few new features to the popular design. The Constellation Brushed Chronometer has a rich blue dial with a striking seashell effect emanating from the star. In lieu of Roman or Arabic numerals, 11 brilliant diamonds surround the dial with a date window at the 3 o'clock position. Diamonds also collect around the red gold bezel like sparkling stars in the night sky. Adding to the stellar effect are the faceted, luminous hands made of 18-carat gold and coated with Super-LumiNova. These phosphorescent pigments are activated by both artificial light and sunlight, emitting an afterglow that radiates in the dark for hours.
An upgrade wouldn't be complete without improving the technology. The new design is a COSC certified chronometer—it has been thoroughly tested for precision. Omega's designers have also ensured that each new Constellation continuously stays accurate thanks to the added Co-Axial Escapement technology. The modern collection is also equipped with a water resistance of up to 100 meters.
The Omega Constellation Brushed Chronometer is a unique, identifiable timepiece that is part of a very popular family. The colored, diamond-embellished dial reflects a heavenly beauty and makes for an attractive accessory.
Some women are not fond of highly-embellished jewelry. Though the bracelet is fairly simple, the decorated dial isn't. These contrasting elements might be an ingenious pairing for some or an awkward match for others. A great thing about this collection, however, is its variety. You can find a Constellation in a variety of sizes, dials, accents and metals. Omega has done a good job of creating enough variety to satisfy most women.
The designers at Omega have done a great job revamping a popular design to create this Constellation Brushed Chronometer 123.25.31.20.53.001, which is available here. This timepiece keeps the essence of the original design while incorporating more contemporary features and should therefore keep a lot of women happy.


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package com.sleekbyte.tailor.integration;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertNotNull;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertTrue;

import com.sleekbyte.tailor.common.ExitCode;
import org.junit.After;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Rule;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.rules.TemporaryFolder;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import org.mockito.runners.MockitoJUnitRunner;

import java.io.ByteArrayOutputStream;
import java.io.File;
import java.io.FileNotFoundException;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.PrintStream;
import java.io.UnsupportedEncodingException;
import java.nio.charset.Charset;

/**
 * Tests for {@link XcodeIntegratorTest}.
 */
@RunWith(MockitoJUnitRunner.class)
public final class XcodeIntegratorTest {

    private ByteArrayOutputStream outContent = new ByteArrayOutputStream();

    @Rule
    public TemporaryFolder folder = new TemporaryFolder();

    @Before
    public void setUp() throws UnsupportedEncodingException {
        outContent.reset();
        System.setErr(new PrintStream(outContent, false, Charset.defaultCharset().name()));
    }

    @After
    public void tearDown() {
        System.setErr(null);
    }

    @Test(expected = IOException.class)
    public void testGetAbsolutePathEmptyPath() throws  IOException {
        XcodeIntegrator.getAbsolutePath("");
    }

    @Test(expected = IOException.class)
    public void testGetAbsolutePathNotXcodeprojFile() throws  IOException {
        XcodeIntegrator.getAbsolutePath(createFolder("testDir").getPath());
    }

    @Test
    public void testGetAbsolutePathValidXcodeprojFile() throws  IOException {
        String ret = XcodeIntegrator.getAbsolutePath(createFolder("test.xcodeproj").getPath());
        assertNotNull(ret);
    }

    @Test
    public void testSetupXcodeInvalidXcodeprojFile() throws  IOException {
        int ret = XcodeIntegrator.setupXcode(createFolder("testDir").getPath());
        assertEquals(ExitCode.failure(), ret);
    }

    @Test
    public void testCreateTempRubyScriptValidXcodeprojFile() throws IOException {
        File xcodeproj = createFolder("test.xcodeproj");
        File rubyScript = XcodeIntegrator.createTempRubyScript(xcodeproj.getAbsolutePath());

        assertNotNull(rubyScript);
        assertTrue(rubyScript.getName().contains("xcode_integrate"));

        if (!rubyScript.delete()) {
            throw new FileNotFoundException("Failed to delete file " + rubyScript);
        }
    }

    private File createFolder(String fileName) throws IOException {
        return folder.newFolder(fileName);
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


This meeting was chaired by the Minister of Interior, Mr. Patrice CELLARIO, and initiated by Mr. Richard MARANGONI, Director of the Police Department, and Mr. Etienne FRANZI, the President of AMAF. It was aimed at professionals from the Principality's banking sector and managers in the field of accountancy.
Based on developing the partnership referred to in the "Monaco, a Safe City" project, the Police Department wished to present a broad view of security-related preventative measures in Monaco.
Foreigners taking up residence in the Principality and the conditions for issuing residency certificates.
Through these working meetings, the Police Department wishes to put in place a proactive preventative policy, by promoting, in particular, a solid partnership with the Principality's various socio-economic actors, and, more widely, with the entire population.
These meetings with professionals from the banking sector, which are also envisaged for the luxury and hotel sectors, and more generally with the Principality's various economic players, should make it possible to establish the basis for a future structure for the exchange of information which, undertaken within a regulatory framework, will make it possible to maintain and strengthen the high level of security that endures in the Principality.


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Adios and Sonny is watching you....look away!!!
Welcome back for another episode of lush, cinematic goodness....we hope.
This week we cover Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974) from Jorge Grau and Hard to Die (1990) from Jim Wynorski. It's a fun-filled show with Sammy losing his mind, it seems, through out....very tired was the Samurai. Large William was the anchor that kept this ship from drifting away....but the cinematic talk was as bountiful as usual.
Sammy has returned from vacation and is ready to review some films, this time with the thought that we should celebrate David Carradine and his work.
This week we go over Cannonball (1976) from director Paul Bartel and Kill Bill Part 2 from Quentin Tarantino.
As usual we have some great feedback and its good to be back in the studio with Large William talking some cinema.
Also, please vote for us over at podcastalley.com and leave us a review on iTunes. We have another listener content episode coming soon, so check the boards over at popsyndicate.com/forums for a thread on listener content coming soon.


Posted in: Uncategorized.	Tagged: Apollo, Midnighter, Ridiculous Chin Spike, Stormwatch.
Looks like they accidentally drew a ridiculous chin spike in that first panel.
Posted in: Uncategorized.	Tagged: Apollo, aX is best X, Midnighter, The Authority.
Midnighter & Apollo relationship is best relationship.
Posted in: Uncategorized.	Tagged: Apollo, Midnighter, Stormwatch.
Posted in: Uncategorized.	Tagged: according to Jenny, and she knows everything, Angela Spica, Apollo, Apollo and Midnighter, Bert and Ernie, I know this to be true, Jack Hawksmoor, Jenny Sparks, marvelous she is, Midnighter, never question the Sparks, snarking fiend, The Authority, The Engineer, witty and crude.
In which Jenny Sparks makes fun of Apollo and Midnighter and then curses at her friends.
Posted in: Uncategorized.	Tagged: Apollo, Comics, DC, Jack Hawksmoor, Jenny Sparks, Midnighter, Swift, The Authority, The Doctor, The Engineer.
I love you guys, but this is probably more awesome than you–or anyone–deserves.
Posted in: Uncategorized.	Tagged: Apollo, Midnighter.
That's one of my fav scenes in comics, ever. It's from The Authority #08 (1999). The Authority won a GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) award for the portrayal of Apollo and Midnighter.


1 Ficus aspera Forst. f. Fig.
3 Ficus brassii R. Br.
10 Ficus granatum Forst. f.
11 Ficus heterophylla Linn. f.
Ficus aspera Forst. f. Fig.
Islands of New Hebrides. This is a tropical species of fig whose fruit may be eaten.
East Indies and African tropics. The sweetish fruit of the banyan is eaten in India in times of scarcity.
A shrub of Sierra Leone. It bears an edible fruit about as large as that of the white Ischia fig.
Europe, Orient and Africa. The fig is indigenous, says linger, in Syria, Persia, Asia Minor, Greece and north Africa and has been cultivated in these countries from time immemorial and even as far as southern Germany. The fig had its place as a fruit tree in the garden of Alcinous. According to one Grecian tradition, Dionysius Sycetes was the discoverer of the fig tree; according to another, Demeter brought the first fig tree to Greece; a third tradition states that the fig tree grew up from the thunderbolt of Jupiter. The fig is mentioned by Athenaeus, Columella and Macrobius, and six varieties were known in Italy in the time of Cato. Pliny enumerates 29 sorts in his time. At the present time, no less than 40 varieties are enumerated for Sicily by Dr. Presl. The fig tree is enumerated among the fruit trees of Charlemagne. It was carried to England in 1525 or 1548 by Cardinal Pole. Cortez carried the fig tree to Mexico in 1560, and figs are mentioned as cultivated in Virginia in 1669 and were observed growing out of the ruins of Frederica, Georgia, by Wm. Bartram, about 1773, and at Pearl Island near New Orleans. Downing describes 15 varieties as the most desirable sorts for this country and says the fig reached here in 1790.
Tropical America. The purple fruit, at the Department of Agriculture Conservatory, February 16, 1880, was edible but was not very attractive.
Tropical Asia. The fruit is eaten.
Himalayas, China and Japan. In Japan, the small figs are sometimes eaten.
Tropical Arabia. The fruit is not agreeable but is eaten.
A large tree of tropical eastern Asia. The ripe fruit is eaten. In times of scarcity, the unripe fruit is pounded, mixed with flour and made into cakes. In the Konckans, the natives sometimes eat the fruit which outwardly resembles the common fig. The fruit is edible but insipid and is usually found full of insects. In Cebu, in times of drought, the inhabitants have no other resources for water than cutting the root.
New Hebrides. A tropical species with fruit that is eaten.
Tropical Asia. The fruit is eaten by the natives of India. F. hirta Vahl. Tropical Asia and Malay. The fruit is eaten by the natives of India.
Tropical Asia and Malay. The fruit, in racemes, is nearly round, of a reddish color when ripe, and about the size of a small plum. It is eaten by the common people.
Tropical Asia, Arabia and East Indies. In the hills of India, this fig is eaten largely and is succulent, sweet and pleasant.
A shrub found wild about Shiraz, Persia. The fruit is edible but not very palatable.
East Indies. In central India, the young leaf-buds are eaten as a vegetable by the Hill Tribes in times of scarcity.
Burma and Himalayan regions. The fruit is eaten by the natives in their curries.
Himalayan regions and Malay. This is a large tree cultivated in the Darrang district of Assam for rearing the lakh insect. The fruit is eaten.
Mountains of Yemen. The fruit is edible.
North Africa. The fruit is somewhat aromatic and is brought to the markets at Cairo and is eaten throughout the entire East. The figs are sweet and delicate. They were selected by the ancient Egyptians as the fruit given by the goddess Netpe to those who were worthy of admission to the regions of eternal happiness.
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I was born in lower Manhattan (just a few blocks from where the World Trade Center would later be built) in October of 1931. My earliest memories are of growing up in Forest Hills, an upper middle class, pleasant neighborhood on Long Island. Life was simple, enjoyable, worry-free.
My father was an internist with an office on Park Avenue. He had deep patriotic instincts and was inspired to join the Naval Medical Reserve about the time I was born and was commissioned a Lieutenant Commander. Life took a dramatic change on December 7, 1941. In what seemed like a matter of minutes, Dad received orders to report for active duty early January in the Marine boot training camp on Parris Island, SC. Within days he had to get his new uniform from Brooks Brothers, arrange for another doctor to take over his practice, get ready for Christmas for my sibs and me, and get himself out the door and down Highway 17 to South Carolina. Meanwhile Mother had to pack all her dishes, etc. in barrels in the basement, rent the house and get ready to move my sister and brother and me to follow at the semester break the end of January.
What I remember most that a friend drove us to Pennsylvania Station on a miserable evening with freezing rain to give us a cold send-off. My mother and sister slept on the lower bed of a pullman car while my younger brother and I slept on the upper bunk. But in the morning when I looked out the window, we were in Virginia and the sun was shining. Wow! That afternoon the train arrived at the whistle-stop town of Yemassee, SC where Dad was there to meet us in his trusty 1941 black Dodge sedan. He drove us to our new home on the island. It was a single story affair with a screened porch on two sides where I slept in the warmer weather and listened to the buglers around the island play a nameless tune at 9:00 PM and taps at 10:00.
Although I was only 10, I remember how impressed Dad was when he came home and reported that there was a case of spinal meningitis in a recruit. At that time it was not only highly contagious but essentially untreatable and with a very high mortality rate. No antibiotics then. But there was sulfadiazine and this was given prophylactically to everyone(?). Anyway, Dad was mightily impressed with that seeming miracle of stopping a threatened epidemic in its tracks. I'm sure he well remembered the influenza pandemic beginning in September, 1918 that exploded in a similar military camp in Camp Funston, KS, since he graduated from medical school about the same time.
My mother, who was raised in New York City, used to tell about meeting a friend who would say something like, "Did you hear that Bill died last Tuesday." And Mother would say, "How could that be? I just saw him a week ago and he looked fine." It is hard for me to imagine what it was like to live when the possibility of a random strike of lightning could hit you with a rapidly fatal illness like influenza. We can be happy that we live in an age where that does not happen in this country while continuing to remind ourselves that the possibility of a new pandemic hangs over our heads like the Sword of Damocles. Carpe diem! Make every day count.


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In 2003, Mary Ellen Copeland, along with other people in recovery and supportive allies, founded the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery to promote mental health recovery through education, training, and research based on WRAP®. The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery was named in honor of and dedicated to the memory of Mary Ellen's mother – Kathryn Strouse Copeland (1912-1994) – whose courageous struggle to face and overcome mental health challenges was a lifelong inspiration to her daughter.
The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery is a peer run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides training, consultation, and program activities to support the wellness, recovery, community inclusion and peer support journeys of individuals. We work with the owners of WRAP® materials at Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) to ensure the fidelity and quality implementation of WRAP® Facilitation in the health care system. We further enhance the effectiveness of recovery groups, healthcare providers, healthcare organizations, and healthcare systems that seek to support individuals' recovery and wellness. The purpose of the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery's initiative is to:
Develop and implement innovative trainings and services based on wellness, recovery, community inclusion and peer support by and for people in recovery.
Disseminate the most creative, exciting, and effective developments in the field of WRAP®, Community Inclusion and Peer Support;
Teach new skills to people who are facilitating WRAP®, Community Inclusion and Peer Support curriculums;
Network thousands of passionate and committed wellness facilitators, advocates and practitioners from across the world to join forces and leverage their potential for change;
Inspire individuals and representatives of organizations and systems to take their knowledge and skills back to their own communities to make Wellness, Recovery, Community Incluson and Peer Support a living source of healing and transformation at the grassroots level.
The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery is the world's preeminent organization advancing the knowledge, skills, and values of the evidence-based recovery practice of WRAP®. The Center for Wellness and Recovery is the only organization in the world which conducts the training required to become a certified Advanced Level WRAP® Facilitator. We have trained and supported Advanced Level WRAP® Facilitators from communities across the United States and Canada, Ireland, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand and other countries. WRAP® quality materials and resources are owned and published by AHP. AHP's WRAP and Recovery Books works exclusively through The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery to help organizations develop Advanced Level WRAP® Facilitators who can provide local WRAP® trainings that meet the criteria of WRAP® as an evidence-based practice. We are also leaders in innovative trainings on Community Inclusion Facilitation for Peer Supporters developed with resources from Temple University's Collabortive on Community Inclusion.
The Center for Wellness and Recovery is the hub of an organic, grassroots movement of individuals using WRAP® as a personalized system for wellness and recovery. In order to ensure that the international WRAP® movement is healthy and strong, the Center for Wellness and Recovery has created and sustained a worldwide network of people using WRAP®, facilitators, educators, and practitioners. The role of the Center for Wellness and Recovery's WRAP® initiative is to develop and disseminate the ethical guidelines, model practices, and scientific research that has earned WRAP® the status as an evidence-based recovery practice while training and supporting individuals to master the skills for learning, facilitating, and using WRAP®.
The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery sponsors WRAP® Around the World Conference and annual Summits, which brings together people from around the world – representing all ages and all walks of life – who use, teach, and study Wellness, Recovery, Community Inclusion and Peer Support. In January 2013, more than 450 people from Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America gathered to exchange ideas and share skills in Oakland, California. Conducted over the course of three days, the 2013 WRAP® Around the World Conference featured more than 70 workshops and presentations by leaders in the field who addressed what the future of the recovery field holds and how WRAP® will fit into the new international health care paradigm. The WRAP® Around the World Conference is one example of how the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery is facilitating the growth and development of the worldwide WRAP® movement.
The mission of the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery is to promote personal, organizational, and community wellness and empowerment.
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To Our Community;
Rayshard Brooks (1993-2020), George Floyd (1973-2020), Tony McDade (1982-2020), Breonna Taylor (1993-2020), Ahmaud Arbery (1994-2020), Atatiana Jefferson (1990-2019), Botham Jean (1991-2018), Stephon Clark (1995-2018), Philando Castile (1983-2016), Sandra Bland (1987-2015), Freddie Gray (1989-2015), Walter Scott (1964-2015), Tamir Rice (2002-2014), Michael Brown (1996-2014), Eric Garner (1990-2014), Trayvon Martin (1995-2012), and countless others...
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Spend great hours of fun at one of the waterparks on Crete! Exciting games, thrilling rides and splashing fun for all ages! Whether you feel adventurous and full of adrenaline or relaxed and laid back, the great variety of water-fun and activities suit all moods and levels! Time flies while trying out the wide range of water-slides, pools and aquatic games! You can cool down and take a pleasant break at the lazy river or relax and sunbathe at the poolside. Experience the family friendly environment, where kids enjoy safe paddling and playing in the special children-area. During the water-fun and all the action, you can enjoy a drink or snack at the parks facilities!
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The fact you are looking at this product means that you are considering facing your fears, and just knowing that means that you are ready to grow now.
Are you living the life that you dream about? Have you ever felt as though something is holding you back? Do you ever feel as though there must be more to life than this?
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On this journey you will meet some amazing people just like you! You will find this film emotionally moving and surprisingly liberating.


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Tyson Foods Gives $50,000 Boost to Spanish American Civic Association for Meal Program
$50,000 donation to the Spanish American Civic Association in Lancaster County, PA to help expand their meals program.
New Holland, Pa.—May 12, 2015—The Lancaster County Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) received a $50,000 boost from Tyson Foods, Inc. that will go toward the expansion of the neighborhood meal program.
The donation was announced at an event this evening that marked the first evening meal served by SACA. Tyson Foods will also match private donations up to $25,000 to SACA's neighborhood meal program.
"While Lancaster is a prosperous community, the real issue of poverty and hunger is often overlooked," said Carlos Groupera, President and CEO of SACA. "SACA feels that it is incumbent on the community to look after the issue of hunger and to seek partners such as Tyson Foods to make sure that individuals who would not eat otherwise are always able to have access to a hot meal at this community center. We are grateful for the generosity of Tyson Foods in allowing us to expand our meals program and also mindful and appreciative of the fact that Tyson has provided such important employment to many individuals in our community."
It's anticipated that 100 additional meals will be served daily to feed senior citizens, low income adults, and other households who lack the financial resources to purchase healthy, nutritious food.
"We're honored to stand up with our friends at SACA to help make additional meals available to those in need," said Leonard Payne, Tyson Foods' New Holland Further Processing plant manager. "It's also our hope that this event raises awareness about hunger that exists in this community and so many others like it across the nation."
SACA's mission is to foster the cultural, social, economic well-being of the Latinos residing in the City and County of Lancaster. Since 1973, the organization has been regarded as a leader in providing solutions to problems facing Latino residents. Major accomplishments of SACA include the development of five major human service facilities, La Academia Charter School., a full array of mental and substance abuse programs, an HIV/AIDS clinic, a senior center, a hot meal program, a bilingual public radio station, and a community access TV channel.
Tyson Foods has two plants and approximately 900 employees in the New Holland area.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest producers of chicken, beef, pork and prepared foods that include leading brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee® frozen bakery, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. The company was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. Tyson Foods provides a wide variety of protein-based and prepared foods products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves, supplying customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries. It has approximately 124,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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Four times a year – in spring, summer, autumn and winter – Litprom publishes a list of the respective season's seven best literary titles from Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Arab World. The list is called "Weltempfänger" ("world receiver", a radio of sorts) since special technology makes it possible to broadcast radio stations all over the world. Indeed, that is essentially what the jury – composed of journalists and media professionals as well as writers – of this "best of" list does: send out and receive the world's best literature around the globe.


Back for the fourth time, the Plymouth Art Weekender is an ambitious three-day event that celebrates Plymouth's visual arts scene, promoting the city as an exciting contemporary art destination.
During the three days you can experience events, exhibitions, performances and installations by local and national artists.
Each year new work is also commissioned. Find out more about some of the commissions we're supporting for 2018.
Check back here soon for more information about our top picks for this year!
Find out more from the official Weekender website.
Plymouth Art Weekender is coordinated by Visual Arts Plymouth and funded through the city-wide Horizon project – a collaborative programme funded by Arts Council England and supported by Plymouth Culture.


SUNYEER Technology Co. (JMLED) has been pioneering to enhance LED design through latest technology. The key is to adopt COB (chips on board) approach to package light engine and well-equip with our many of patented mechanical structure design. That's why our top quality LED products can keep longer lifespan no matter how harsh environment and how long time testing. Compared to others, JMLED remains high luminous performance and always keeps the same efficiency.
Throughout the past years, JMLED has laid a solid foundation for its success in company management and widely extending its reputation in local & global markets. No matter how the world changing, as a local company we persistently stay focus on 100% "Made in Taiwan," dedicated to perfectly fit light into our innovative technology to make sure our customers who apply our high quality, high endurance products will benefit both power and beauty of lighting.
For industrial or street lighting fixtures, the height of installation is usually over couples of floors, which requires the highest stable quality with zero maintenance costs. This fundamental demand has driven JMLED to try its best to fulfill quality first requirement. That's also the reason our products have been successfully controlled to minimize defect and light decay rate in order to support our customers with most reliable LEDs.
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More specifically, the portable light use two wattages switch types between 3W and 10W to adjust duration & brightness via one single control key for near or far distance lighting. On the one hand, while applying 10W, the duration of lighting can last 3 hours; on the other when switching to 3W that of lighting can last longer than 10 hours. Apart from its long-lasting, an interesting spotlight is the design of the powerful magnetic base which can be easily attach onto any mental surface for customers to change lighting angle. The last distinguishing feature is not only the whole product housing with stainless steel and aluminum alloy, but also as always comprising the craft spirit of JMLED designation in function and style. And this is our promise to customer without hesitancy.


There's nothing like a good, old-fashioned shootout to settle an argument. The Western drama "Heathens and Thieves" tells the gritty tale of two small-time thieves who hatch a plan to steal the rumored treasure of a Chinese family living in a large ranch on the outskirts of town. However, the thieves aren't the only ones after the gold, and soon more parties ride upon the ranch, each with their own agendas. Events quickly heat up as lies, betrayal and paranoia run rampant. Inside Beat had the pleasure of interviewing directors Megan Peterson and John Douglass Sinclair about their film.
IB: What inspired you to become a filmmaker?
Megan Peterson: I've always been a storyteller, and I come from a long line of dynamic storytellers. Even the way I tell jokes generally stems from a funny story or experience. Then, when I was 8 years old, my parents brought home our first video camera (which had to be carried around with half of the VCR in those days), and I've been hooked on the medium ever since.
John Douglass Sinclair: My background was always rooted in writing. I actually started out working as a journalist and writing fiction on the side, so I came to filmmaking later than a lot of directors. Writing is a lonely process, and I wanted to see my stories through creatively to the final stage on the screen. And that's where the fun of collaboration kicks in — working with so many other talented people who help bring a story to fulfillment in their own ways, from production design and camera work to costuming and makeup.
IB: How did you come up with the idea for this movie?
JDS: Megan came up with the genre based on [location, horses and a strong community network] and she and Pyongson Yim, our [director of photography], had a love for noir which I share. I struggled at first with the idea of writing a Western, a genre I'd never worked with before. But rather than do a lot of research at first, I just developed the kind of story I'd like to see told in an Old West setting. Bringing in the Chinese angle was a way of exploring a side of America's history that has traditionally been ignored in most Westerns.
IB: What were some of the biggest challenges you experienced in making this film?
MP: Like most indie filmmakers, financing was by far the biggest challenge. We had to raise money at each phase of production, and even divided our shoot into two parts. But we wanted to do the absolute best film we could do, and thankfully, we had a couple of angel investors who believed in us.
IB: What drew you to the Old West motif?
JDS: Western and noir have been called the only two genres truly created in America. I think they're both in our blood from childhood, whether we're fans of those genres or not. A Western is a creation myth of sorts. Seeing how the genre has been transformed and revised over the years tells us a lot about who we were then and who we are now.
IB: What was the most rewarding aspect of making this film?
MP: The most rewarding aspect of making this film for me was getting to work with and learning from our amazing cast and crew. Hands down it was one of the tightest sets I've ever been on and many dear friendships and working relationships were born from it. Now, it's also incredibly rewarding seeing the film being received so well. Every time we get to sit in the audience and hear people laugh or gasp with surprise, I get a little shot of excitement and then can't wait to do it all over again.
JDS: Starting with nothing more than a few scribbled notes on a bar napkin, and four friends around a table trying to figure out how to pull off a movie, and from there bringing together a small army to make it real and finally show it to audiences. ... That process is a miracle in itself, and the hardest work and the most fun imaginable.
IB: Who are some of your biggest influences?
MP: For this film, some of our biggest stylistic influences were "Unforgiven," "Once Upon a Time in the West" and Wong Kar-Wai film. But we watched countless noir films and Westerns, and Kun Hua, our femme fatale, was definitely inspired by a number of those.
JDS: On the noir side, films like "Double Indemnity" and "The Postman Always Rings Twice." But as Megan says, we had a lot of different influences from a lot of unrelated genres, and I don't think "Heathens and Thieves" reflects any one direct influence. I've always admired Luis Buñuel and David Lynch. But whether or not you could point to any of their influence tucked into [our film], who knows?
IB: How long have the two of you been working together?
MP: "Heathens and Thieves" is the first project we've done together but we are actively searching out our next project together, and hopefully bringing a number of people from our production team with us.
IB: How does it feel having you film screen at the New Jersey Film Festival?
MP: We are absolutely honored and excited to be screening at the New Jersey Film Festival. They have been incredibly attentive and present, and really seem to take pride in the films that they select. We would like to tell them thank you.


I was just reading another post about traveling with an Olfa cutting board... and JaninVA quoted petthefabric (i think)... about using command strips to hold up a flannel backed tablecloth for a design wall... I'M SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!! I have an older home with old plaster walls and it's a beast getting any thing to hang..... but this will work!!! This is genius!!!
so thank you, petthefabric and JaninVA!!!!!!! I can't wait to go get command strips and find my flannel backed tablecloth! woo hooooooooo!!!
I also used this method. I sewed a channel in the top and bottom of the table cloth and inserted a narrow diameter PCV pipe in each one. I used the largest command hooks and just cut the table cloth where the hooks meet the pipe. The pipes really make the tablecloth hang straight.
I sometimes travel with a king sized flannel sheet and some safety pins. The sheet can be pinned to curtains in a room, and it can be rolled up with the pieces stuck inside.
Great ideas everyone!!! thank you for sharing! i've been frustrated for a LONG time with no design wall!
How about a roll up jigsaw cloth. I use that with piece of paper. Of pieces to stop sticking to otherside. I also use the older version which was a solid piece about 24 by 18 with two closing flaps over.


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Australia Knights Prince Philip, Sparking National Outrage
Britain's Prince Philip wears a hearing aid as he attends a reunion reception for members of the Victoria and George Cross Association, in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace in London on Oct. 28, 2014. Reuters/John Stillwell
(Reuters) - Conservative Prime Minister Tony Abbott has awarded Australia's highest honor to Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, sparking a barrage of criticism across the country on its national day of celebration.
Prince Philip was made a Knight of the Order of Australia, awarded as part of the country's honors system announced on Australia Day, with Abbott saying it paid "tribute to an extraordinary life of service."
The award grated with republicans who want to sever ties with Britain and appoint an Australian president.
"It's a time warp where we're giving knighthoods to English royalty," Opposition leader Bill Shorten told Australian radio.
Commentator and associate editor of the national daily, The Australian, Chris Kenny tweeted, "Just another own goal and an embarrassment for Australia on our national day." Australia is a constitutional monarchy, with the British monarch its head of state who acts in predominately a ceremonial manner but has the power to approve the abolition of parliament, which happened in 1975 toppling the then government.
Australians also questioned the procedure for issuing knighthoods, which are awarded solely on the recommendation of the prime minister to the queen. Any Australian can nominate a fellow citizen for other honors. Abbott's surprise reintroduction of knights and dames in the country's honors system last year drew criticism that he was out of touch with national sentiment. At the time he said they were intended to recognize "pre-eminent Australians."
Abbott, whose popularity has fallen sharply in recent months, said he stood by the decision to award the knighthood to 93-year-old Prince Philip because "the monarchy has been an important part of Australia's life since 1788."
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Take the test to reveal the factors that could determine your happiness. Your data will also help scientists explore how wellbeing, mental health and happiness are linked.
Peter Harvey, Producer on the project, takes us through an experiment that aims to help people be happier.
Can you sum up the project?
The 'Secrets of Happiness' experiment does two things. Firstly, it offers everyone personalised tips on improving their mental wellbeing and mental health. We can't all land our dream job or win the lottery; but we can make small changes that psychologists believe can improve the quality of our everyday life. Research evidence suggests that there are simple approaches, which can make us – and keep us – feeling happier.
Secondly, the 'Secrets of Happiness' experiment gives you the chance to take part in a real scientific study. Mental health is complicated, with many factors – from our genes to our circumstances – contributing to how we feel. If scientists want to understand how these different factors are related, then data from thousands of people are needed. That's where you come in. By taking part, you'll help scientists gather data that would be hard to get in other ways.
Who made it?
The 'Secrets of Happiness' test is a collaboration between the BBC and psychologists at the University of Liverpool. The lead researcher, Professor Peter Kinderman, has many years' experience of conducting large-scale studies like these.
Digital agency, Joi Polloi, built the site and worked with us to make the test as easy as possible to complete.
What were the challenges?
Citizen science experiments like 'Secrets of Happiness' try to balance the needs of the participants while still gathering the data in a robust scientific way. The website design mustn't influence the way people respond to the questions. But we want to make answering challenging questions as easy as possible, and make the purpose of taking part absolutely clear.
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We have recommended that since soon all the cable TV connections are going to be digital—100 million households plus till date—they can easily access broadband through the same pipe. Cable operators have already solved the last-mile problem.
Digital India has three layers: i) digital infrastructure as a utility to citizens; ii) software and services that are going to ride on this digital infrastructure; and, iii) digital empowerment. The vision has been to transform India, the cashless economy of which has been an important pillar towards digitally ering society and knowledge economy.
The connectivity in India has not grown the way it should have, which is coming in the way of swift roll-out of the Digital India programme. Recently, I participated in an Asia- Pacific event and they ranked the countries in terms of fixed ICT infrastructure and India actually is at 7 per cent, Singapore 98 per cent, Malaysia 65 per cent, Vietnam 36 per cent, Thailand 35 per cent and Sri Lanka is at 14 per cent. We are one of the lowest at connectivity in the ICT Index.
Why are we at a position where we are today, it has a bit of history in it. When we started the mobile revolution in late 1990s and early 2000, the total number of fixed telephone lines in the whole country was merely 20 million. On the one hand, we have complete lack of fixed line infrastructure, on the other, we have a billion plus mobile connections with a talk time of 11 billion minutes per day. Voice telephony has grown exponentially but not the fixed line. As a result, the data connectivity is being provided via mobile networks, which can never be reliable. Mobile networks also do not provide a consistent bandwidth as piped infrastructure. Data demands are going up while supply is not there.
If in a remote village, you want to do a UPI transaction and have no 3G or 4G connectivity; no transaction can take place. While we may have become a software giant, in terms of connectivity infrastructure, we may even be worse than a few African states.
We have recommended that since soon all the cable TV connections are going to be digital—100 million households plus, till date—they can easily access broadband through the same pipe. Cable operators have already solved the last mile problem on which a digital highway can be built. The scale can be enormous.
The Bharatnet Project, which is being implemented by the Government of India, will be a great success if we include an element of Public Private Partnership (PPP) in it. Further, the Telecom Policy, 2012 proposes for availability of satellite bandwidth in a free manner. This will help in those inaccessible terrains where fibre cannot be laid. A little bit of policy change here can connect places like North East and J&K etc. We have also had a consultation on the Wi-Fi hotspots in the country. We need to create a national grid of Wi-Fi hotspots, which will have only one-time requirement of authentication or payment that allows the user seamless access and connectivity throughout the country. This will boost digital transactions and will be a step in securing the objectives of cashless economy.
Finally, India is leveraging Aadhaar for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and LPG and the numbers are large. It is also being used for distribution of foodgrains in a number of states. In DBT, over 140 million transactions are happening per month and in LPG, over Rs.20,000 crore per annum. Aadhaar is being used for electronic, paperless KYC and recently is has been introduced in getting telecom connection.
India is the only country in the world where one can have digital signatures on demand – e-Sign – that does not require a dongle or a long drawn process of verification of identity. Digital Locker, Online Reservation System for Hospitals are few other examples wherein we are building our own technology stack, which is actually now being studied by institutions like World Bank.
The total cost of Aadhaar is less than Rs.10,000 crore and it has saved Rs.20,000 crore per annum in LPG alone. E-KYC in telecom may save another Rs.10,000 crore. Savings are enormous and opportunities for financial inclusion endless.
UPI architecture is one of the finest architectures for any mobile payment system. It is as robust as doing banking on NEFT, RTGS or IMPS. It is cost effective and inter-operable. For those who do not have smart phones, USSD serves the purpose. TRAI has reduced the transaction charge of USSD to 0.50 paise in place of Rs.1.50 per transaction. For those, who do not have a bank account or card, Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) through Business Correspondent (BC) network is the answer.
(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of INCLUSION. Comments are welcome at info@skoch.in)
Ram Sewak Sharma
Dr R S Sharma was appointed Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), on 10 of August2015. Prior to joining TRAI he was Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Electronicsand Information Technology. He has also worked as ChiefSecretary to the State Government ofJharkhand (India). His other assignments include Director General & Mission Director of the UniqueIdentification Authority of India (UIDAI) where he was responsible for the overall implementation of theproject to provide Unique Identification (christened as "Äadhaar") for all residents.
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An investor observes stock market at a stock exchange hall in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China.
Several firms are trying to launch Chinese ETFs after the summer crash in the mainland stock market. Understandably, success is mixed at best.
China ETF provider KraneShares filed early this year for a fund that focuses on beneficiaries of clean energy reforms in the country.
Nine months later, "we're still trying to find that first investor," said Brendan Ahern, chief investment officer of KraneShares. The ETF only needs a few thousand dollars of seed money to get started, he said.


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Chapter a Day is the title of a daily weekday radio program airing on the American statewide public radio network, Wisconsin Public Radio as part of their Ideas Network service. A lunchtime tradition for years, the program features the reading of works of fiction, history and biography virtually in their entirety, by a professional radio performer in half-hour increments.

History
The beginning of Chapter a Day remains unclear, but a popular legend is told by Jim Fleming, a Chapter a Day performer for the last twenty years and a Wisconsin Public Radio employee since the 1970s. Jim tells the story that sometime in the late 1920s Harold McCarty, the man who was most responsible for the creation of what has become Wisconsin Public Radio, was in the studio waiting for a guest who didn't show up. McCarty was left with the prospect of dead air - something no broadcaster can countenance. He pulled the book he was currently reading out of his briefcase, opened it up and began to read out loud into the microphone. McCarty's reading was so popular, and drew so many responses of "what came next?" that it has been on the air ever since. Fleming says this story is true in spirit if not provable in fact. After all, Chapter a Day is all about storytelling, and this is a really good story.

Actual records show that in the late 1920s there were sometimes Friday broadcasts that featured readings from classical literature by both University of Wisconsin–Madison professors and students. The earliest documentation of the Chapter a Day title referring to the narration of an entire book is found for July 25, 1932 and lists the name of Marianne Smith, a member of the University of Wisconsin class of 1932, leading to the assumption that she was the reader. It is thought that she read the book David's Day by Denis Mackail.

Chapter a Day appeared on the WHA (call letters for Wisconsin Public Radio) schedule intermittently from 1932 to 1939, often as part of the summer programming schedule, but became a year-round permanent feature of the radio station on April 3, 1939. A list of books read on the program dating back to 1939 does exist, meaning that Chapter a Day may well qualify as the longest running regularly scheduled radio program in the history of radio in the United States.

Until the 1970s, books read on Chapter a Day were read live on the air by the narrators. The standard reading of a book was ten episodes so that each book aired for two weeks. Chapter a Day originally aired at 3 pm, but has been broadcast primarily at midday for most of its long lifetime for the convenience and enjoyment of lunchtime listeners.

Performer history
Although not the earliest reader on Chapter a Day, Karl Schmidt was recruited by Harold McCarty and began reading for the program in 1941, when he was a student at the University of Wisconsin. Karl continued to read for the program until his death in 2016 at the age of 93, making him the longest serving reader of the program. Other readers over the years include Helen Darrah, Juanita Bauer, Marvin Bauer, Catherine Brand, Esther Hotton, Gerald Bartell, Sherwin "Sherry" Abrams, Ray Stanley, Tom Detienne, Myron Curry, Ken Ohst, radio actress Jay Meredith Fitts, Fannie Frazier Hicklin, Sybil Robinson, Ed Burrows, Kerry Frumkin, Jim Fleming, Judith Strasser, Norman Gilliland, Carol Cowan, Susan Sweeney, Michele Good, Michael Hanson, and Cliff Roberts.

Current status
Chapter a Day is aired Monday through Friday at 12:30 pm CT and repeated at 11 pm CT on the Ideas Network stations of Wisconsin Public Radio and through the network's webstream. Several weeks of content are available for on-demand listening or download on the program's website. Currently books are read by Michele Good, Jim Fleming, Norman Gilliland, Susan Sweeney and others.

Performance preparation
Narrators for Chapter a Day must possess certain skills and even training to perform this job effectively because while reading on the radio one can't use gestures to help tell the story. The characters of each book must be defined by means of tempo, pace, pitch and accents, using only the reader's voice. To prepare for a book reading on Chapter a Day a performer reads the book at least three times. The first time is to make sure it is conducive to being read on the air. The second time is to cut the book into half-hour increments and the third time is for broadcast. Often the performers will read the book a fourth time just before taping for broadcast, making sure that all the words and characters are understood.

Book selections
Book selections for Chapter a Day are made primarily by the radio station narrators and are typically approved by the Executive Producer, who  rarely turns one down. Since 1977 permission must be granted for the public broadcast of a book by whoever owns the rights to the book. This means that not every book selected to be read actually goes on the air. Some works are edited for content and profanity with the author's permission to meet FCC decency guidelines. Since it is only possible to read eleven or twelve pages in a half hour time period, many books are simply too long, and others are edited so that they can be read in three or four weeks. There is a special effort to include books written by local Wisconsin authors. Another consideration in selecting books for the program is the number of characters involved in the story. Because many listeners don't listen every day they can become lost if the cast of characters is too large. But the primary consideration in book selection is that the story has a compelling narrative that will entertain the listener.

Popularity
Numerous area libraries and book stores report that when a book is read on Chapter a Day requests for that book increase. Many libraries and stores now request prior knowledge of a book's reading in order to have a greater number of copies available. The popularity of Chapter a Day is consistently high and there have been many years when Chapter a Day has been the most listened to program on the Ideas Network. As Fleming said, "There is something very basic and comforting about being read to that brings back an element of childhood and sitting on your grandfather's lap."

References

External links
Chapter a Day official website on WPR.org

Wisconsin Public Radio
American public radio programs

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5 Restaurants & Breweries Housed in Repurposed Buildings
Who says a building can only have one life? From eating breakfast in a doctor's office to drinking beer in the garage of an old closed-down fire station, here are some of our favorite places in Virginia Beach to enjoy a savory bite or delicious sip in a building with a hidden history all its own.
Farmhouse Brewery
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Farmhouse Brewing, from the folks at Back Bay Brewing, brings a truly unique beer drinking experience to Virginia Beach. Operating out of a restored 1912 inland farmhouse, the Farmhouse is bringing locally-sourced brews and ciders to our coastal city. With tasting rooms upstairs and downstairs, food trucks, a farmers market and an acre and a half of gardens growing figs, blueberries, hops and other ingredients that will be used in their beers, this place has it all. Outside, pets are welcome and you can enjoy bocce ball, ladder golf, and cornhole, with stunning views of the farmhouse yard and the gardens, operated by Farmer John, formally of Pungo's New Earth Farm.
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Whether staying at the Oceanfront's newly-restored Cavalier Hotel or not, don't miss out an evening dining at Becca, the hotel's modern farm to fork restaurant offering decadent American fare crafted from the freshest local ingredients. In fact, many of Becca's ingredients are grown in their on-site garden, which also features a grand stone fireplace and views of the Atlantic Ocean, making for a spectacular outdoor dining experience. The name is a nod to the namesake for the hotel's original signature restaurant, Pocahontas, who changed her name to Rebecca when she converted to Christianity. The hotel's rich history, which began in 1927, is seamlessly blended to the modern day, with rich finishes and clean lines, as well as an uncanny attention to detail in amenities like clawfoot tubs and marble baths.
Commonwealth Brewing Company
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Commonwealth, a favorite local hangout, is draining their taps out of an old renovated firehouse and Chic's Beach landmark, The Chesapeake Beach Fire & Rescue Station #4, which originally opened its doors in 1962. Come for the food trucks, outside seating, corn hole, and friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Come back for the ever-changing selection of deliciously creative, expertly brewed beers. You'll want to sample as many as you can here. We'd recommend staples like Wapatoolie Tropical IPA and the Marvolo Imperial Chocolate Stout to start, but they're all worthy of your taste buds.
Doc Taylor's
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For soul-satisfying fare that gives a nod to our Southern culinary roots, look no further than the Oceanfront, where you'll find Doc Taylor's. This one-time doctor's home serves up delicious comfort breakfast and lunch food, Bloody Marys and mimosas. This spot is such a locals' favorite, that the menu features several items named for regular customers that frequented the diner over the years.
Smartmouth Pilot House
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Smartmouth Pilot House is serving up some of our favorite craft beers out of an old post-office-turned-brewery, just a block away from the boardwalk at the Oceanfront. The 8,000-square foot Seapines Station post office first opened in 1958 to help with the crowds at the main post office at the time. Today, the now-brewery regularly brings in food trucks and allows dogs in their outdoor space, which was converted from the post office's old loading dock, so you will never want to leave. Try their Sommer Fling Hefeweizen - an easy to drink seasonal German-style beer that pairs perfectly with a warm afternoon.
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LEADERS from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, which make up the handy moniker Brics, have their 9th annual gathering in two months amid increasing global and domestic challenges.
The world economy is sluggish, anti-globalisation sentiments from the West grow stronger, as does populism and protectionism.
On the domestic front, three of the five countries - Brazil, Russia and South Africa are at different stages of a recession. This is further exacerbated by murky politics in these countries.
Meanwhile, Indo-Sino ties, which have a long and chequered history, are strained as China and India pursue their perspective foreign policy agendas.
The gamut of challenges has raised questions in some sectors on whether Brics can speak with a united voice and work to uphold the interests of developing countries.
This weekend China hosted the Brics Political Parties, Think-tanks and Civil Society Organisations Forum in Fuzhou, Fujian Province.
The theme was "Pooling wisdom and efforts towards common development and a brighter future".
More than 200 political leaders, academics, members of civil society organisations from Brics and other developing countries attended the meeting. The objective of the forum was to cover groundwork and raise pertinent issues ahead of the Brics Summit which will be hosted in Xiamen at the beginning of September.
Almost 16 years ago former Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill coined the term Bric in an economic report as a strategy for investors looking for more adventurous growth prospects.
South African only came to the party in the late 2000s.
The group grew out of disillusionment with Western dominance of multilateral institutions, reluctance of Western powers to share global power and other common political objectives.
A decade on the economist admitted in a BBC interview that "the Brics countries collectively are bigger today even in the most optimistic scenario I thought 15 years ago, and it's primarily because of China".
The scope of the nations co-operation is wide-ranging.
Initially its focus was on economy, trade and finance, but it has expanded to political security.
A multi-layered cooperation platform has taken shape.
The work of Brics is carried out at the summit by leaders, ministers and officials.
This is followed through by practical co-operation in many areas which has been reinforced by establishing institutions such as the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement.
A concept paper on the forum said Brics has endeavoured to become a pivot for co-operation among developing countries, promote global growth, improve global governance and advance democracy in international relations.
Only, time will tell if these developing nations can meet this tall order.
The paper states the co-operation has delivered tangible benefits to the people of the five nations as well as other developing countries and exerted a larger international influence.
represents two-thirds of the developing world's economy and comprise just under half the world's population.
According to the International Monetary Fund, the Brics and other developing countries were responsible for 80% of global growth last year.
The fund showed the Brics economic growth would be higher than that of developed countries and other emerging economies by 2030.
Earlier this year, China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said the country would explore expansion for Brics Plus by holding talks with other major developing countries. Potential new member countries reportedly include Mexico, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Before plans are made to grow, Brics needs to strengthen and commit to its game plan, tackle economic pressures and drive economic growth within the bloc, instead of biting off more than it can chew.
* Melanie Peters is the Live Editor of Weekend Argus.
She is on a 10-month scholarship with the China Africa Press Centre.


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It isn't all love for "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" star Yung Berg. The super producer was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly choking an unnamed woman and causing her "obstruction of breathing." Berg and the victim were at the Gershwin Hotel when it all happened. According to TMZ, Berg "allegedly grabbed her by the neck, threw her to the floor, dragged her by her hair and hit her in the face." The woman complained of pain and Berg was taken into custody.
Berg was photoed with his cast mate and rumored girlfriend Masika this morning, before the incident. He captioned the photo, "Bae." Speculation leads us to believe she may be the unnamed woman in the altercation. She recently made Berg her #MCM.
Berg's Lothario reputation on "LHHH" doesn't help his case either. After ending his "relationship" with Hazel E, he tried to bed her friend-turned-enemy Teairra Mari, then moved on to Hazel's frenemy Masika. There's no telling who his girlfriend actually is. And, in case you're not yet convinced Berg is a jerk, it was recently exposed that he owes $86,000 in back child support.
In other "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" news, Ray J's girlfriend Princess Love attacked Ray's former assistant Morgan during the "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" reunion. Rumor has it, Morgan claimed Ray had physically abused her, so Princess punched her. Sigh. The ratchetivity has reached new levels.
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