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News Tidbits 3/25/17: Out in the Wild
1. Let's start by touching real quick on this past week's Ithaca town meeting. The Bundy subdivision and the renovation of the former Wings Over Ithaca space at East Hill Plaza were approved, per Matt Butler at the Times. The Greentree project was reviewed and the board granted itself lead agency to conduct environmental review. Greentree owner John Gaunt is still unsure whether he'll keep the Elmira Road building, which is where Ithaca Beer got its start in the late 1990s. Although primarily a warehouse/ag industry project, there will be some potentially public-friendly features, namely a garden park and picnic area. The board expressed a desire to see Greentree work with neighbor Ithaca Beer for landscaping between the two buildings.
2. I followed up with Lansing town planning consultant Michael Long regarding English Village. As readers might remember from last week, that's the 58 single-family home lots and 59 townhouses proposed somewhere in Lansing – didn't know where because that was the first anything has been published about it. Here's Long's response:
"The English Village is a concept developed by Jack Young to build a network of single family homes and apts. /condos that surround the existing soccer fields along Water Wagon [sic] Road. It is still very early in the conceptual phase so there has not been an formal application made as yet, but a project that has been talked about for many, many years. We don't have anything specific yet but is a project "In-progress"."
Jack Young is a Cayuga Heights businessman (and chair of their zoning board of appeals), who owns a sizable amount of undeveloped land in Lansing; most of it is used for farming. The soccer fields on Waterwagon Road are just east of The Rink, which is putting in a new climbing tower. There's been plenty of conventional suburban development up this way since the 2000s, although in recent years the new starts have slowed as conventional suburban layout have lost some of their allure to walkable urban or truly rural properties. We'll have to keep an eye out and see what happens.
3. Now turning attention over to Dryden. Apparently the town of Dryden thinks I'm with the Ithaca Times. Anyway, two new projects have popped up on the radar this week.
The first is a 6,016 SF, 8-unit apartment on the 500 Block of Etna Road just east of the airport. All units will be 1-bedrooms. The developer is Ithacan Salim Kasimov; with partner Yelena Kurbanova, they've picked up some properties in and around the area for home construction over the past few years, although this might be their first multi-family building. Simple, maybe a little bland – a floor-separating exterior lap band and two different colors of siding would do wonders.
The project exceeds zoning, where 2 units/acre is allowed, and this is pursuing 8 units on 1.78 subdivided acres (the other lot holds a two-family home). SEAF here, floor plans here. The argument was that these are all one-bedroom units, and a typical house is 3+ bedrooms, so it's not a substantial variance. The project was in planning before the rural zoning code was updated, which complicates matters.
According to Dryden town planning director Ray Burger, the ZBA asked for more information, but the application has been withdrawn. This project is in limbo for the time being.
The second is called the "Pineridge Cottages", and went to the Dryden Planning Board for a sketch plan review this week. This one came up on this blog a long time ago – it's a proposal for about 20 single-family rental homes on about nine acres on the corner of Dryden Road/Route 13 and Mineah Road. At the time, the logic was that the density requirements would let it slip under the radar, since the project is under 4 units/acre and could have avoided triggering most site plan review regulations. But maybe with the revised zoning laws, that's no longer the case.
4. It's a Tiny Timber out in the wild! Not something that was expected while covering the Maple Festival, but there it was on the property. This would be the very first one, according to the Tiny Timbers blog. The TT blog says it's in Hector (which is correct, it's 500 feet from the Tompkins/Schuyler County line), but the Wellspring Farm advertises itself with a Trumansburg address, so this was really just fortuitous circumstance. The model is a Model L Lofted with optional green corrugated metal roofing.
It's looks like sales are off to a good start – the 14 Farm Pond Circle lot is pending, as is the Ellis Hollow Road lot. A Tiny Timber Big Cube is also expected to replace a dilapidated home at 104 Grandview Place on Ithaca's South Hill. Prospects are so good, Buzz Dolph plans to rent a warehouse on Dryden's Hall Road to serve as an assembly facility for the modular components, and is looking for construction partners in neighboring markets. Modest, affordable owner-occupied housing is an under-served but big potential market, and to its profit, Tiny Timbers looks to be part of the solution.
5. According to documents filed with the county this week, the construction loan for 607 South Aurora is $1,920,000. Tioga State Bank is the lender on record, with Charlie O'Connor of Modern Living Rentals as developer. The documents give a March-August build-out for the 4-building project; each building will host 2 three-bedroom units, and utilize modular components. These will look pretty similar to the pair that just opened on Old Elmira Road.
The two-family directly on South Aurora is designed with a full-length porch and sculpted brackets, with Hardie Plank fiber cement boards to look more aesthetically pleasing. The trio tucked away from road will use vinyl siding. Advertisements targeting Ithaca College students are already posted on MLR's website, saying that the 3-bedroom units will rent for $2,250/month, or $750/bedroom.
6. One of those rare interesting things from the slimmed down Ithaca Journal – it appears CFCU has been doing pretty well this decade. Not only were they recently approved for an expansion into Cayuga County and Seneca County (that's where Geneva is, guys), the Lansing-based credit union and financial services firm has added 40% to its financial holdings and 42 jobs since the start of the decade. Not too shabby at all, keep up the good work.
7. Interesting planning board meeting shaping up. Here's the March agenda:
1. Agenda Review 6:00
2. Privilege of the Floor 6:01
3. Subdivision Review
A. Project:
Minor Subdivision 6:10
Location: 109 Dearborn Place Tax Parcel 9.-3-11
4. Site Plan Review
Apartments (11 Units) 6:20
Location: 107 S Albany Street
Applicant Stavros Stavropoulos
Actions: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval
B. Project:
Schwartz Performing Arts Center Plaza Improvements 6:40
Location: 430 College Ave
Applicant: Ram Venkat for Cornell University
Actions: Declaration of Lead Agency .Public Hearing . Determination of Environmental Significance, Consideration of Preliminary & Final Site Plan Approval
C. Project:
Apartments ( 5 Units) 7:00
Applicant: Visum Development Group
Actions: Declaration of Lead Agency
D. Project:
Finger Lakes ReUse Commercial Expansion and Supportive Apartments 7:20
Location: 214 Elmira Road
Applicant: Finger Lakes ReUse
E. Townhomes- 238 Linden Ave – Sketch Plan 7:30
This proposal was removed right before the February meeting. Same details as before: 238 Linden is a non-historic student rental house, and a John Novarr property in a CR-4 zone – 4 floors, no parking required. Further to that, 240 Linden to its north was taken down for staging space for the Breazzano Center, but as that will be finishing up this Spring, it leaves an MU-2 (six floors, no parking) parcel open for development. A townhomes plan suggest one or both of these parcels will host something not unlike the ikon.5-designed townhouses plan Novarr plans to build at 119-125 College Avenue.
F. Apartments 232- 236 Dryden Road – Sketch Plan 7:50
Another CR-4 proposal is slated for what is currently a parking lot at 232-236 Dryden Road. Given that the parking lot address is 232-238 Dryden, it seems plausible a small, remnant component is being kept. The owner is James Rider, the 57-year owner of the Hillside Inn budget hotel in Collegetown. Going out on a limb, it's likely he is not the developer, but someone else who happens to have a purchasing option. Four floors, no parking required, on a parking lot – seems like a good opportunity for an infill project without much risk to the city's historic fabric.
5. Zoning Appeals 8:10
#3059, Appeal of Determination, 742 Cascadilla At (Carpenter Bus. Park) – Yes, Maguire has filed the lawsuit and this is related. Carpenter is the Plan B at this point, but they want to make sure that Plan B is legal if that's what it boils down to.
#3060, Area Variance, 322 Park Place – small addition to an existing house.
#3062, Area Variance, 104 Grandview Place – the Tiny Timber mentioned above.
#3063, Sign Variance, 505 3rd Street (Aldi) – Aldi is renovating and expanding stores across the country, a massive 1,300+ store project that's liable to cost more than $1.5 billion over the next few years (prototype shown above). Ithaca will be one of the first to get the new layout, adding 2,700 SF to its Aldi outpost. The move is to allow expanded fresh food offerings (meat, dairy and produce), and install new energy-efficient refrigeration units. Note that the expansion is to allow a slightly larger combined store signage area than what's legally allowed (total 272.9 SF vs 250 SF). Victor-based APD Engineering and Architecture is in charge.
6. Old/New Business 8:30
7. Reports
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Date : March 25, 2017
Tags: 607 South Aurora, cfcu, collegetown, dryden, general housing, lansing, planning board, south hill, tiny timbers, tompkins county
Categories : general housing, ithaca, news, student housing, Tompkins County


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Sean Flynn, Associate Director, Program in Information Justice and Intellectual Property, Washington College of Law, American University. Sean Flynn teaches courses on the intersection of intellectual property, trade law, and human rights and is the Associate Director of PIJIP. At PIJIP, Professor Flynn designs and manages a wide variety of research and advocacy projects that promote public interests in intellectual property and information law and coordinates the Washington College of Law's intellectual property and information law academic program.
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Irina Olimpieva, Research Fellow, CISR: Irina Olimpieva is a researcher and head of the Social Studies of Economy Research Department at CISR. She holds a Ph.D. (1990) in economic sociology and sociology of labor from the St. Petersberg State University of Economics and Finance. Previously, she was a visiting scholar in the Junior Faculty Development Program at the University of Kansas (1999-2000) and a researcher in the labor research lab at Kujbyshev Economic Institute (1986-87). Her research interests include industrial relations, informal economy, organizational studies, and postsocialist transformation.
Oleg Pachenkov, Deputy Director, CISR: Oleg Pachenkov became Deputy Director for international relations and strategic development at CISR in 2001, after joining CISR as a research in 1997. He holds a Ph.D. (2009) in Sociology from St. Petersberg State University. He is a board member and co-editor of the Internet resource "Open-air Market Network" (www.openair.org) and on the editorial board of the new social science journal Laboratorium: Russian Review of Social Research. His current research interests include urban milieus and spaces, urban planning, informal and "street" economies, ethnic minorities, and ethnicity and migration studies.
Anatoly Kozyrev, Chair, Information Technologies Department, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Kozyrev (1951) is a Russian economist and mathematician and the author of two books on valuation of intellectual property and intangible assets. He is head of the Intellectual Capital Center at the Central economic-mathematical institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences as well as the Chair at the Information Technologies Department at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, where his students served as research assistants for this project.
Oona Castro, Director, Instituto Overmundo: Oona Castro leads the Open Business project, within the Center for Technology and Society at the FGV School of Law. She holds a Bachelor degree in Communications/Journalism and has held positions in VisitBritain, as Press and Trade Executive; the British Council, as Web Officer; the Municipal Secretary of Public Administration of the City Hall of São Paulo, as Press Officer; the Municipal Coordination of the Electronic Government (E-gov) of the City Hall of São Paulo, as Web Officer and collaborator in the Programmes for Digital Inclusion; and Signus Editora, as a reporter trainee. She founded and serves as board member for a social organization called "Intervozes – Coletivo Brasil de Comunicação Social".
Pedro N. Mizukami, Center for Technology and Society, FGV Direito Rio: Pedro N. Mizukami is a researcher at the Center for Technology and Society, FGV School of Law, Rio de Janeiro, where he has done work related to copyright law and licensing, Internet regulation, peer-to-peer file sharing and open access publishing. He holds a masters degree in constitutional law from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo.
Luiz Fernando Moncau, Center for Technology and Society, FGV Direito Rio. Luiz Moncau obtained his LL.B. from the School of Law of Pontifical Catholic Univeristy of São Paulo. Beginning in 2006, he worked as a Lawyer/Policy Analyst in the Advocacy Department of the Brazilian Institute for Consumer Defense (Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa do Consumidor — Idec), with an emphasis on policy research and analysis of consumer protection and served as Idec's representative in Congress and for press/media and seminars on telecommunications and access to knowledge issues. Prior this appointment, he worked at Idec as a Law Clerk with an emphasis on consumer protection, class actions, and judicial procedures. He is currently part of the Open Business project team at the Center for Technology and Society at FGV.
Ronaldo Lemos, Center for Technology and Society FGV Direito Rio. Ronaldo Lemos is the head professor of Intellectual Property law at FGV Law School, and director of the Center for Technology and Society. He is also the director of the Creative Commons Brazil and member of the Board of iCommons. He has earned his LL.B. and LL.D. from the University of Sao Paulo, and his LL.M. from Harvard Law School. He is the author of three books, including "Direito, Tecnologia e Cultura," published by FGV Press, 2005, and "Tecnobrega", published in 2008. He coordinates various projects, such as the Cultura Livre project, and the Open Business Project, an international initiative taking place in Brazil, Nigeria, Chile, Mexico, South Africa and the UK. He is one of the founders of Overmundo, winner of the Digital Communities Golden Nica, granted by the Prix Ars Electronica 2007. He writes weekly for Folha de Sao Paulo, a major newspaper in Brazil.
John C. Cross. Cross is a sociologist who has published widely on the political struggles of street vendors and other members of the urban poor in Mexico City and elsewhere. His research in Mexico City began with studies of vendor organizations, including several in Tepito, in his Ph.D. dissertation. He became interested in the phenomena of piracy when he noticed the neighborhood shifting dramatically from the sale of electronic goods to piracy in the late 1990s.
Henry Stobart, Senior Lecturer, Royal Holloway University of London, UK. Stobart is also the founder and coordinator of the UK Latin American Music Seminar, Associate Fellow of the Institute for the Study of the Americas, and former Committee Member of the British Forum for Ethnomusicology. He studied tuba and recorder at Birmingham Conservatoire, performed with a number of baroque ensembles, and taught music in several schools, before completing a PhD (1996) at St John's College, Cambridge focused on the music of a Quechua speaking herding and agricultural community of Northern Potosí, Bolivia. He is active as a professional performer with the Early/World Music ensemble SIRINU, who have given hundreds of concerts and recorded on many European radio networks since their first Early Music Network tour in 1992. His current research focuses on indigenous music VCD (DVD) production, music 'piracy', and cultural politics in the Bolivian Andes.
Lawrence Liang, Lawyer, Alternative Law Forum: LawrenceLiang, a graduate from National Law School subsequently pursued his Masters degree in Warwick, England on a Chevening Scholarship. His key areas of interest are law, technology and culture, the politics of copyright and he has been working closely with Sarai, New Delhi on a joint research project of Intellectual Property and the Knowledge/Culture Commons. A keen follower of the open source movement in software, Lawrence has been working on ways of translating the open source ideas into the cultural domain.
Ravi Sundaram, Co-Director, Sarai: Ravi Sundaram was one of the initiators of the Sarai program of the Center for the Study of Developing Societies, which he co-directs with his colleague Ravi Vasudevan. Ravi Sundaram's work rests at the intersection of the postcolonial city and contemporary media experiences. Sundaram's work has looked at the phenomenon that he calls 'pirate modernity', an illicit form of urbanism that draws from media and technological infrastructures of the postcolonial city. He is a Visiting Faculty at the Department of Urban Design, School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi. He recently published Pirate Modernity: Media Urbanism in Delhi (2009) and is finishing two edited volumes, No Limits: Media Studies from India and Delhi's Twentieth Century, both from Oxford University Press.
Bodó Balázs, PhD, Researcher, Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Economist Bodó Balázs (1975) has been an assistant lecturer and researcher at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Sociology and Communications, Center for Media Research and Education since 2001. He was a Fulbright Visiting Researcher at Stanford Law School in 2006/7. He is a Fellow at the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford and is the project lead for Creative Commons Hungary.
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Smartphones set to overtake Feature Phones
In another sign of their rising clout in the supply chain, smartphones next year will account for a larger share of NAND flash memory usage than feature phones, the first time this has ever happened.
Approximately 792 million flash memory units, including both NOR and NAND varieties, will ship in 2013 to smartphones, compared to 703 million units for feature phones, according to IHS. This compares to a total of 790 million units this year for feature phones, and 613 million units for smartphones. That means that between 2012 and 2013 there will be a 29 percent growth in flash memory shipments for smartphones, versus an 11 percent decline for feature phones. "Because feature phones this year will remain the largest segment of the global mobile handset market, they will continue to consume the largest amount of flash memory of any single type of phone," said Ryan Chien, analyst for memory & storage at IHS. "However, a permanent reversal will ensue next year as smartphones overtake feature phones in total units and flash memory shipments. This illustrates the rising influence of smartphones within technology markets." Feature phones remain relevant Despite their anticipated loss of market leadership, feature phones will continue to make up a substantial portion of flash memory shipments in the years ahead, accounting for well over 500 million units each year through 2016. Overall, flash memory densities continue to rise as bit costs erode and as feature phones grow in sophistication to meet the changing needs of consumers, especially in the emerging markets of the developing world where consumers are becoming increasingly mobile-centric. High-density NOR remains common in feature phones because of its superior speed for code execution, while NAND densities of 128 megabytes can now be found in mainstream feature handsets in order to handle applications and media storage. The continued high usage of flash memory in feature phones is due to various factors. For instance, superior cameras of 2 to 3 megapixels are now common in the handsets, with more than 400 million feature phones shipping with such cameras this year. Also playing a factor is the increased utilization of feature phones as portable music players—a functionality that encourages higher storage densities. A third driver is the penetration of wireless 3G into feature phones, facilitating more frequent usage of apps in the handsets. The feature upsell Feature phones can become a good opportunity for handset brands to establish customer loyalty for future upselling, especially in areas like Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and parts of Asia—where handsets are still making their way into the local population, and where cellphone usage growth is much higher than in the mature markets of North America and Europe. An upselling strategy could well benefit entities like Nokia and Research In Motion—two handset makers that have stumbled in the smartphone space in the developed world, but maintain strong presence in many emerging countries. While products from both companies have lost their luster in the high-end handset spectrum, the historical success of the two firms could position them for continued popularity in the emerging markets via the future products they release, especially as consumers there enjoy increased purchasing power over time. Nokia, in particular, is well-suited for developing markets: its phone prices have dropped 50 percent since 2007, during which time Samsung's prices jumped by nearly the same margin of 50 percent. All told, feature phones remain a critical segment to meet the needs of a fast-growing and potentially lucrative demographic in many areas of the world, which should benefit the flash memory market, IHS iSuppli believes. This is true despite projections for smartphone shipments shooting through the roof.
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Biggest Oscar Best Picture snub: 'Wonder Woman' or 'Logan'?
"Logan" and "Wonder Woman" are both about iconic heroes who defeated villains on the silver screen, but the superhero epics were snubbed with zero Oscar nods for Best Picture. "Logan" is not only one of the highest grossing movies of 2017, but it's revered as an unexpectedly amazing superhero western and swan song for the X-Men's most popular character. "Wonder Woman" was a groundbreaking, commercially successful film with a female lead and a female director. Which snub hurt the most? 🏆😞
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Below is the synopsis of "Wonder Woman," per IMDB.
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained warrior. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, she leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.
"Wonder Woman" is considered the first film in the DCEU that wasn't a critical flop. In fact, there was some considerable Oscar buzz around the film for being brilliantly-made, groundbreaking blockbuster.
The epic garnered universal acclaim for its acting, story, female-led cast and direction by a female filmmaker. And let's not forget that the film grossed over $821 million globally at the box office. "Wonder Woman" was also the highest grossing movie of the summer.
Unfortunately, the film's groundbreaking success did not translate into a Best Picture contender, leaving many disappointed. Critics argue this is a missed opportunity by the Academy to recognize a phenomenally praised and popular piece of work led by women.
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Below is the synopsis of "Logan," per IMDB.
In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X, somewhere on the Mexican border. However, Logan's attempts to hide from the world, and his legacy, are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.
"Logan" is revered as a dark, gritty and epic ending to Wolverine's saga. "Logan" is definitely the best "Wolverine" movie in the trilogy, and it's also one of the best X-Men films in the entire franchise. The blockbuster grossed over $616 million worldwide, while receiving tons of critical praise. While some knew it was unlikely for the Oscars to recognize a genre blockbuster like "Logan" (it's a superhero flick), many were still hopeful. Snikt, snikt.
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Best superhero blockbuster of 2017 so far: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' or 'Wonder Woman'?
Is it too soon to say 'Wonder Woman' is better than 'The Dark Knight'?
Best superhero blockbuster of 2017 so far: 'Logan' or 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
Best superhero blockbuster of 2017 so far: 'Logan' or 'Wonder Woman'?
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Only I will not be angry so much as I will be generally flabbergasted.
'women's gender and sexuality studies'. 'that ain't working'. that's creating an entire panorama of courses about nothing. when u can't compete on an equal footing w/ men, even w/ affirmative action, perverted title ix and a host of rules and gov regs designed to give u a leg up, then create your own little world of fantasy, fakery and illusion. its like giving somebody a nobel peace prize after a week on the job. everybody w/ an i.q. over 80 knew it was a joke. problem was, they were too afraid of being labeled a 'racist' to speak up and discuss the truth about why. i'd rather be called a racist, or sexist or any other 'ist' the crazies can come up with than live w/ knowing I ran scared.


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В этой статье перечисляются основные события из истории общественного транспорта (прежде всего трамваев, троллейбусов и автобусов) в 1990 году. Информация об истории метрополитенов и железнодорожного транспорта находится в отдельных статьях.

События

В СССР

В РСФСР

Москва

Маршруты
 Открыт автобусный маршрут № 227: 5-й мкрн Тёплого Стана — Олимпийская деревня.
 Открыт автобусный маршрут № 500: Метро Тёплый Стан — Хованское кладбище. 17 февраля открыт автобусный маршрут № 747: Метро Выхино — Улица Камова.
 1 июля открыт автобусный маршрут № 807: ДСК-2 (Станция "Очаково-Северная") — Пищекомбинат через улицу Генерала Дорохова.
 Открыт автобусный маршрут № 810: 9-й мкрн Солнцева — Метро Проспект Вернадского.
 Открыт автобусный маршрут № 812: 9-й мкрн Солнцева — Платформа Переделкино.
 Открыт автобусный маршрут № 814: 11-й мкрн Солнцева — Станция Солнечная. 18 августа открыт автобусный маршрут № 829: Метро Молодёжная — Метро Крылатское.
 Автобусный маршрут № 10 укорочен до Метро Полежаевская.
 Закрыт автобусный маршрут № 600: Метро Калужская — 17-й мкрн Ясенева. Открыт троллейбусный маршрут № 79: Стадион имени Ленина (южная) — Новый Арбат. Открыт троллейбусный маршрут № 82: Метро Каширская — Загорье.

Новости
 Испытания в ФАТПе автобуса Sanos (8696); 86 96 МНА.
 Испытания в ФАТПе автобуса Ikarus-Zemun (8205); 82 05 МНА.
 Испытания и дальнейшая эксплуатация в ФАТПе автобуса TAM (8081); 80 81 МНА.
 Начало массовых поставок автобусов Ikarus-283.00.
 Начало мелких поставок автобусов Ikarus-263.00.
 Начало массовых поставок автобусов ЛиАЗ-5256.00.

Другие уголки

В УССР
В Николаеве начата эксплуация троллейбусных поездов из двух машин ЗиУ-682, работающих по системе Владимира Веклича.

В мире
 США — открыто движение трамваев в Лос-Анджелесе.
 Северная Корея — 27 апреля открыто троллейбусное движение в городе Токчхон.
 Польша — в октябре прекращено троллейбусное движение в городе Денбица.
 Южная Осетия — в декабре прекращено троллейбусное движение в городе Цхинвал.
 Румыния — открыто троллейбусное движение в городе Брэила.

Примечания

Транспорт в 1990 году
Годы в истории общественного транспорта

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Note: If you're struggling to write a great profile, why not take a look at ProfileIdea (which is reviewed here). It contains over 1,250 pre-written by fully customizable sentences which you can use to spice up your profile, and help you stand out from the crowd.
The biggest challenge you will face, when it comes to an internet dating site, will be creating your profile. It's quite difficult to try and come up with words on a screen that define both who we are and what we are looking for in another person. Here are some general tips to help you tackle this task:-
Think about meeting someone for the first time who you have an interest in at a coffee shop or at a party. Imagine what you would say to help describe yourself to the other person. This is exactly the sort of approach you want to take when you write your profile.
You want to keep your profile brief, but interesting. The ideal length of an online dating site profile is 200 to 350 words. You want to use 150 to 250 of those words for describing yourself. Then use 50 to 100 words to describe the type of person you are seeking.
You will garner interest by utilizing the body of the profile to its fullest potential. Most profiles are very poorly written. You can use this to your advantage. If you write a stellar profile, you will stand head and shoulders above the rest of your competition.
Use AIDA in your profile: Attention-Interest-Desire-Action. This is a four step process that will help you to stand out among your competition on the internet dating site of your choice. If you apply these principles to your profile you should get some quality results.
Don't be afraid to throw some humor in. However, only use humor if it's natural to you. Some people just don't have a flair for humor, and that's okay if that's how you are. Remember, this is your chance to flirt, to have fun, and tell the world about you.
Some of the specific things that you should aim to write in your profile include:-
You should definitely mention what you do for a living, and what you aspire to do, but you want to be careful with this topic. One of the challenges about writing your online profile is to not have it come off sounding like a resume. You want to take a kind of matter-of-fact approach, but you don't want it to be stuffy or boring, and remember that you're looking for a relationship, not a job!
Obviously, mention any hobbies or activities you like to engage in. Mention any civic or professional groups you may belong to.
If you have children, you should definitely talk about them in your profile. You can mention their age and where they live. You can mention something specific about them like: "I have a 12 year old son who lives with his mother in New York City, and loves to play soccer". However, don't get carried when writing about your kids - remember, this profile is supposed to about you.
You should also about any pets you have. Most likely, they are an important part of your life, and you want someone who's reading your profile to know you have pets. Again, this isn't something you want to overdo. Something like: "I have a very friendly 3 year old male Collie named Danny who enjoys going to the beach and park with me".
Be unique. Instead of saying "I like to go to the movies", say: "My favorite movie is The Godfather. It's my favorite movie because you can't go wrong with Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, and Al Pacino acting in the same movie. I think the acting, the cinematography, the musical score, and the writing are superior, even to most movies released today." Which sounds better to you?
One more example, instead of "I like going out to eat", use, "When it comes to eating, I really like to go to Fred's Place. My favorite sandwich there is the Philly Steak Sub. The steak is mouth watering; it's always cooked to perfection. They always put a heaping pile of mozzarella cheese on it. The freshly chopped green peppers and onions are the perfect toppers to this delicious sandwich. Do you get the picture?
You should try to create desire within someone by trying to make a connection with them. For example, if you have a parent of a particular ethnic heritage, mention it. Someone reading your profile who shares that same ethnicity will have a desire to share the heritage they have in common with you. Another example is if you are originally from another part of the country, you should mention it. If someone reading your profile is originally from there, or has relatives there, they will feel a connection to you.
Always be sure to mention exactly what you are looking for in a relationship within the ad. If you're looking for a serious or long-term relationship don't be afraid to say so. If you're just looking to date around and have some no strings attached fun, don't be afraid to say so. Remember, the goal of the ad is to attract the type of people who are looking for the same things as you. You don't want someone who is looking for a serious relationship contacting you if that's not what you want, and vice-versa.
You must create a strong call to action at the closing of your profile. For example, "If you like what you've read, don't just sit there like a bump on a log, you big dummy, send me a message and tell me what's going on with you!". You can spend some time reading through other's profiles and looking for strong closings which you can use to inspire your own closing.
Another strong way of closing is the filter strong call, for example: "So, if you're an athletic, 22 to 31 year old, non-smoking, woman who is as big of a health nut as me, send me a message so we can set up a race to see who pays for dinner that night. ;)" As you can see, this closing helps to ensure you get a message from someone in the age range 22 to 31, a non-smoker, someone who is athletic, health conscious, and someone who doesn't mind being a little competitive. It's fun, a little humorous, and a little flirty.
Most importantly, just be yourself. Don't try to be something or someone you're not. You won't attract the right type of people by doing it, and you'll only end-up cheating yourself.
Here are some pitfalls to watch out for when writing your profile:-
Avoid negativity in your ad at all costs! When it comes to internet dating sites, people are looking for upbeat, positive, fun, people to be around, and negativity in your profile will simply put them off.
The types of things that you should avoid are statements such as "Are there any good guys left? I think all men are nothing but a bunch of liars and cheaters." Or, "I really can't stand the stuck-up women at the bars and clubs so I figured I'd give the online dating thing a chance." Even if you really feel that way, or think that way, delete them out of your profile instantly. You'll be doing yourself a big favor.
The other big thing to avoid in your profile are bland generalities. I'm sure you've heard these before: "I'm a really fun, outgoing, person who likes to eat out and go to the movies and take walks on the beach." This profile is just like thousands of hours, has absolutely nothing to make it stand out, and simply will get passed over very quickly.
Does this sound like a lot of work? It could be. The fact is that you need to put some work in, and spend some time writing, and editing to get your profile right. But is it worth it? Absolutely! Try it, you'll be amazed at the results that a high quality profile can achieve.
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Severe Winter Puts Ontario's Deer Herds at Risk
admin February 24, 2014 OFAH
White-tailed deer in parts of Ontario are experiencing one of the worst winters in recent memory. "Deep snow, hard crusts and frigid temperatures could result in significant mortality of adult deer and the loss of this spring's fawn crop," says OFAH Senior Wildlife Biologist Mark Ryckman. The MNR reports that most deer entered this winter in really good shape thanks to an abundance of natural foods in 2013; however, it remains likely that this year's harsh winter conditions will still have an impact on many of central and northern Ontario's deer herds.
In 1995, the OFAH established the DeerSave Fund to help members, clubs and partners deliver emergency winter deer conservation activities, such as browse cutting, trail breaking and emergency feeding. Mild winters have limited the need for emergency winter deer conservation in recent years, but the DeerSave Fund has been called upon when needed to provide targeted funding to aid struggling herds. To learn more, call the OFAH at (705) 748-6324 extension 239 or visit www.ofah.org/about/OFAH-DeerSave. "We may not be in an emergency situation yet, but it is looking more and more likely that intervention will be required somewhere in the province," said Ryckman. The OFAH is initiating discussions with MNR regional biologists to determine areas of the province that would benefit most from winter conservation efforts. In the meantime, concerned conservationists can help deer by packing down trails in areas frequented by deer, and by cutting preferred browse species (maples, birch, dogwood, sumac, hemlock, cedar, etc.).
"Conservationists can also help by contributing to the OFAH DeerSave Fund so we are ready to provide help when and where it is needed most," added Ryckman. Like other outdoor activities, it remains critically important to respect private property and keep safety in mind at all times when performing winter conservation efforts. The Federation only endorses deer feeding in emergency situations, and only according to science-based MNR guidelines. With over 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 710 member clubs, the OFAH is the province's largest nonprofit, fish and wildlife conservation-based organization, and the VOICE of anglers and hunters. For more information, visit www.ofah.org.
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Former METALLICA Bassist RON MCGOVNEY Says He Has Never Regretted Leaving The Band
Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney says that he has never lamented his decision to exit the band.
Ron made the comment in response to a tweet from a fan asking him if he has ever regretted departing the California metal group before the release of METALLICA's first album.
"No," McGovney replied. "It's not a lifestyle that I could have survived. In many ways."
McGovney was a member of METALLICA during 1982 and appeared on the band's early demos. Tension between McGovney and then-METALLICA guitarist Dave Mustaine led to the bassist quitting the band. He later told "Talk Is Jericho" that his exit from METALLICA wasn't upsetting to him because he was less into the band's thrash style, plus he was interested in being a motorcycle mechanic.
In a 2004 interview with AllMetallica.com, McGovney stated about his time with METALLICA: "All of the songs that are found on [METALLICA's debut album] 'Kill 'Em All' were written in my garage and we played all of them when I was in the band. We also did DIAMOND HEAD covers: 'The Prince', 'Sucking My Love', 'Am I Evil', and 'Helpless'. We covered 'Blitzkrieg' by BLITZKRIEG, 'Let It Loose' by SAVAGE and 'Killing Time' by SWEET SAVAGE. All of those songs can be found on bootlegs, but I have a practice tape of us doing some of those songs. I did do some arranging of the songs, but I was never credited with anything. I played at least 28 gigs with the band in the first year."
No. It's not a lifestyle that I could have survived. In many ways.
— Ron McGovney (@RonMcGovney) October 26, 2019
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Assessment and Prospects of Intellectual Property Rights Provisions in RTAs
SUZUKI Masabumi (Professor, Nagoya University)
March 2008 08-J-005
This paper examines intellectual property rights (IPR) provisions in regional trade agreements (RTAs) and attempts to clarify the significance and problems of these provisions in terms of their relationship with 1) ongoing efforts toward building international IPR laws and 2) the World Trade Organization regime.
As a preliminary examination, the paper first summarizes the general characteristics of IPR systems and the significance of building an international institutional IPR system. This is followed by clarification and analysis of existing IPR provisions in RTAs. Specifically, the paper attempts to identify tendencies or patterns observable in the structure of IPR regimes provided for under major RTAs, demonstrating that the IPR provisions can be classified into four types: 1) agreement on the substance of IPR protection, 2) agreement on procedures for IPR protection, 3) agreement on obligations under relevant multilateral agreements, and 4) agreement on cooperation. The significance and problems of TRIPS-plus provisions in RTAs are then examined in terms of their relationship with rules under multilateral agreements. RTAs, in some aspects, contribute to the international harmonization of IPR regimes and thus can be considered constructive. However, as a prerequisite any IPR provisions in RTAs must be consistent with most favored nation and national treatment principles that constitute the fulcrum of multilateral rules. Regarding the question of consistency with the multilateral principles, the paper points out the possibility that TRIPS-plus provisions, particularly those governing substantive rules, may: 1) result in discriminatory treatment among the members of the multilateral trade regime, 2) force RTA member countries to accept excessive concessions, and 3) turn out to be detrimental to the international harmonization of IPR regimes. At the same time, however, the paper acknowledges the significance of certain TRIPS-plus provisions in RTAs. Specifically, provisions governing procedural rules for ensuring enforcement, those calling for accession to and compliance with existing multilateral agreements, and those providing for cooperation in the examination of patents and other IPRs are (so long as agreed to by parties based on their circumstances and reality) are noted as beneficial to parties concerned and conducive to ongoing efforts toward building an international IPR regime.
Lastly, with respect to Japan's response to IPR provisions in RTAs, the paper points out that first, in negotiating RTAs, Japan should proactively promote the inclusion of IPR provisions complementary in procedural aspects to TRIPS and other multilateral rules. In setting any new substantive IPR rules in RTAs, the validity and appropriateness of the rules should be carefully examined, not only in terms of advantages and disadvantages for the parties concerned, but also from the viewpoint of establishing an international IPR regime. IPR provisions included in RTAs to which Japan is not party also need to be monitored. Furthermore, it is useful and beneficial for international agencies to undertake research and studies on how IPR provisions in RTAs will affect the development of an international IPR regime and Japan should consider proposing specific research initiatives in this regard.


Home > Blog > What is the Role of the Project Manager on an Agile Project?
The most common question I get asked related to roles on agile teams is around what becomes of the traditional role of the project manager or the business analyst.
The question comes up because agile projects have only three roles: the Scrum Master, the product owner and the development team member.
In this post, I will focus on the project manager role and its evolution in relation to agile projects.
The Project Manager: How Do You Fit into an Agile Team?
As teams began to adopt and transition to an agile software development environment, and as it became more popular and mainstream, the Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) and other organizations around the world created the agile project manager role and introduced a career path for professionals transitioning to agile projects.
On some agile teams, the agile project manager is referred to as a Scrum Master. If you've ever wondered how different the roles are of a Scrum Master and agile project manager to the traditional project manager role, let's look at that now.
Authority: The traditional project manager role moves from a command-and-control, hierarchical position to a servant-leader or facilitator position. This is the essential role of the Scrum Master.
Requirements: The responsibility of ensuring the requirements are defined and providing direction for the product and services being delivered move from the project manager to the product owner. The product owner assumes the responsibility for ensuring the requirements are defined, prioritized and ready for the team. This is achieved iteratively, through just-in-time planning and progressive elaboration of requirements.
Work Assignments: Assigning work and getting the status of the work completed moves from the project manager to the team members. The rationale behind this is that the agile team is a self-organized group of highly skilled professionals, accountable for the work they commit to in a sprint. The team takes ownership and accountability for meeting the project and team goals.
Managing Stakeholder Expectations: Providing the project status to stakeholders and sponsors moves from the project manager to the product owner, since it is the product owner who provides direction and leadership to the team, so that they can build the right thing and deliver business value based on priority and ROI.
Leadership and Support: The Scrum Master serves the product owner and the team so that they are better able to do their jobs by assisting them, facilitating creativity and fostering empowerment. The goal is to allow the team to self-organize and become a mature high-performing team. This is a change to a servant-leadership model.
Removes Impediments: If the agile development team is unable to resolve issues within the team, for example external dependencies and challenges that are out of the team's immediate control, the Scrum Master helps remove obstacles and support the team.
To be successful in this transformation, the project manager needs to take on the role of a Scrum Master to become the champion of the Scrum process and facilitate the team's adoption of Scrum with the understanding that they have no authority over the Scrum team. If this is a role you are considering, you will need to not only adapt and transition your skills, but also move towards an agile culture that embraces agile values.


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Alan Gilmour is a playwright and librettist. Born in Edinburgh and raised in Hamilton, Scotland, he studied, lived and worked in London before moving to Melbourne, Australia.

Early works in theatre
After studying Drama and Theatre Arts at Goldsmiths College, University of London, Gilmour's first play The Piano Lesson (2005), a work based on the Matisse painting, won the Orange Playwriting Prize 2005 (best play by a new Scottish writer).  This led to a successful production at Òran Mór, Glasgow with Joanne Cummings playing Hannah, the piano student who makes up for a chaotic personal life with an obsession for music and particularly her piano teacher, the unseen and much lusted-over Greg.

This was followed by The Gyntish Self (2006), an energetic romp through the classic tale of Peer Gynt, co-written with Rob Drummond and Ewen Glass and produced by the young, Scottish Theatre Company Measureless Liars, "A jaunty skim through our hero's search for self that takes in street-smart localised patois and a deadpan acquisition of pop psychology therapy speak. "I just need to re-focus, " says Peer in one moment of reflection" Glasgow Herald.

Music
Throughout 2006, Gilmour worked with Eugene Skeef and the London Philharmonic Orchestra creating librettos, words and movements for community symphonies such as PECKHAM SPLASH (2006), performed in The Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank Centre, London. This project grew out of an ability, which Gilmour and Eugene Skeef shared, to quickly generate music and lyrics from stories that the people of Peckham shared in workshops, a series of stories that formed the basis of the musical work.

London Excite: A Symphony of London (2007/8) was  developed out of Gilmour and Skeef's experience of doing community work with the orchestra but was always meant to be on a vast scale. Commissioned as the Orchestra's 75th anniversary symphony and the culmination of the Royal Festival Hall's re-opening season: the work used a full orchestra, 160-piece choir and six soloists to tell the story of London, who it is, what it as and who its people are. Gilmour generated the libretto from fragments of poetry, music, workshops and stories that collected in a journey through London. or see the  rehearsals and experience some of the music. London Excite was presented at The Royal Festival Hall, 7 June 2008.

Since moving to Melbourne Australia in 2006, Gilmour has been working on an operatic journey through Australia The Australian Constitution: Ten Small Operas About One Big Country (2007/9). In November 2008 one of the operas was presented as a work-in-progress at La Mama, Carlton with the first five of the small operas being presented at the Carlton Courthouse in August 2008.

Gilmour is currently Associate Artist with Chamber Made Opera and contributor to a discussion on the future of Australian opera in 3MBS Radio's On Air Magazine.

Back to the theatre
Gilmour is currently working on two plays: one based on the classic poem Memories of Christmas by Dylan Thomas and a play on the life of William Dobell, a major collaboration with the artist John Kelly (artist).

References

Alumni of Goldsmiths, University of London
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Living people
Scottish emigrants to Australia
Musicians from Edinburgh
Scottish opera librettists
Year of birth missing (living people)
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Q: Reading Reponses SMS using SNS AWS I'm using AWS SNS service and I'm able to sent sms using that service, I was wondering if there is any way that I can read responses for my SNS SMS sent?
Appreciate the help!

A: This is currently not supported within the SNS product. You can achieve this within AWS by using Pinpoint two-way messaging and use the same phone number to deliver SMS from using SNS.

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4WebHelp Forums :: View topic - What do you think of the letters 4WH?
What do you think of the letters 4WH?
Poll :: Should our short name be 4WH?
Do you think that should be our official "short" name? Just so that people don't start using a different one!
If you voted no, please say why, and give another suggestion.
and that will cost more money!
But if people do want to use a short name for us, they should ONLY use 4WH! Just so that people understand.
4WH should only be used in these forums, not anywhere else, because nobody else will know what that means.
I agree with JointComms, sitting here now I can barely say "4wh". If you're gonna shorten it, I think you should just drop "help"; so the shortened version would be "4web".
I think its more or a shortcut for typing, than for actually saying.
If we could speak to each other 4webhelp wouldn't be the problem. We only want to have a shorter name cuz we've all got to type it.
You're right - but can't revote can we?


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ReeseBeatz – In Da Street Beatz Vol.1 (Free Instrumentals)
Super shoutout to J Reese on the release of his new instrumental project, In Da Streetz Vol. 1. In case you have smoked too many blunts, J Reese brought us one of this site's first posts, when Herb Skee & I filmed him verbally unleashing on fellow producers at a showcase in November. Even though it was all in good fun, the video was classic and caused a bit of drama around the NC Hip Hop scene.
Now, Reese is back with this new collection of instrumentals for your listening pleasure. So make sure you check them out, give them a whole bunch of listens, download the ones you like, and record some new jams. Hopefully, Reese will fux with them, and not wyle out on you for doing so. Hahahaha. Get In Da Streetz Vol. 1 here for FREE…
March 10, 2011 | Categories: Free Download, Instrumental, Mixtape, NC Hip Hop | Tags: 1515 Studio, Animocity Entertainment, In Da Street Beatz Vol.1, Instrumental Mixtape, J Reese, Port City, ReeseBeatz | Leave a comment
JMProductions – The Left Side (Free Instrumental Album)
Big shoutouts to the homies NonDescript & Emphatic from JMProductions. If you are unfamiliar with this Bad Newz production duo, they are strictly about that Boom-Bap. Old school heads in a new school world, these cats have been steadily releasing new beats since I came across them last year. So if you are ready to get down to some true school sounds, grab your timbs and black & milds, and download this joint for FREE here…
Cover artwork by Big Hop(timus Prime)
February 22, 2011 | Categories: Free Download, Graphic Design, Instrumental | Tags: Bad Newz, Emphatic, Instrumental, JMProductions, Non Descript, The Left Side | Leave a comment
L'Orange – The Manipulation EP (Free Instrumental Album)
Super shoutouts to the homie, L'Orange, aka L'O, on the release of this new FREE instrumental project. I met L'O originally through myspace a few years back,, and I couldn't believe I was hearing the sounds that were blaring out of his player. He has a unique style in how he samples, sequences, and composes. He also plays bass live on a lot of his tracks. This kid is uber-talented for sure.
We have been in the works of some music for a few, so make sure you keep your ear out for that. Until then, enjoy this album of instrumentals that you can download for FREE right here…
February 12, 2011 | Categories: Free Download, Instrumental, Mixtape, NC Hip Hop | Tags: Instrumental Mixtape, L'O, L'orange Productions, NC Hip Hop, The Manipulation EP | Leave a comment
Phonte – Unreleased Joints
The other night, Phonte went wild & released a whole bunch of unheard music. Some of it was pure hilarity(RZA is the World/I Wanna Do It), but others are gems that were meant to be heard(Paper Lines/Unreleased Bleek).
I had never heard of G.I.M.M.E before, which was basically Little Brother before Little Brother. Tay threw a couple of those joints up there. Also included is a song that he and Mr. Porter submitted for a major artist's album a few years back. Wanna find out who it was, click right here to hear these jams for FREE…
While we are on the subject of Phonte, it's been a heavily stated fact that he 9th have set their differences aside and are now collaborating on some new music. If I am not mistaken their is a song in the works with Drake and J. Cole. I think that sounds dope, and would be a great look for Tay. I will keep you posted. In the meantime, check out this new video….
February 12, 2011 | Categories: Free Download, Instrumental, NC Hip Hop | Tags: Foreign Exchange, Little Brother, Phonte, SwiftFM, Unreleased Joints | Leave a comment
The Week of Dilla
James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee…
Today marks the 5 year anniversary of the death of J Dilla. Earlier this week also marked the anniversary of his birth, so I am going to hit y'all with some classics, as well as tribute material in this post.
If you are unfamiliar with Dilla's movement, you might be surprised to find out that he was the production behind such hip hop artists like Common, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, and Erykah Badu. He also was a member of Slum Village, and had a successful solo career.
After his death in 2006, Dilla has remained a cult legend. His production is still being used, and has been featured on albums by Q-Tip(The Renaissance), Mos Def(The Ecstatic), and Raekwon(OB4CL2). He has been honored and awarded several times, and it's hard to think that we have heard the last from Jay Dee.
In celebrating his life this week, several artists have recorded tributes, etc. First up is Rhettmatic's "WHATUPDOE 09" (The J Dilla MiniMegaMix). It's a quick mix of Dilla's classics. Download it for FREE here…
Next up is a tribute album from NAMELESS, where he uses the same samples that Dilla used, but crafted them in his own way. Check it out and download it for FREE here…
This one is pretty f-ing dope. It came out earlier this year, but it's a live recording of a jazz trio playing Dilla's acclaimed album, Donuts, from the beginning to the end. The story of the performance is really cool. Check it out:
The crowd at The Local 269, a shabby New York City bar on 269 Houston Street, could not have been less interested. The bartender scribbled on his notebook, two older men talked to a woman half their age, and a gaggle of NYU students crowded a booth by the stage. Midterms were distant enough that they could drink on a Sunday. When an ear-splitting free jazz session finally died down, three NYU students put down their drinks took the stage.
"I thought Dilla was just a rapper," asked a friend of mine who was there by mere coincidence. I began to reply, but the opening riff from "Workinonit" drowned out my voice. Maybe it's a good thing more hip-hop kids weren't in the house — one of them would have replied to that statement with the business end of a broken bottle.
The Detroit hip-hop producer passed away on February 10, 2006, but his influence is inescapable in 2010. The fanatical zeal of the Dilla fanbase has resulted in an outpouring of tributes, but few like this.
Stray Phrases is a jazz trio consisting of Storm Siegel on drums, Dave Mainella on piano, and Evan Crane on bass. On Sunday October 17, 2010, they covered J Dilla's classic instrumental album Donuts from beginning to end. Metal Lungies is proud to bring you a recording of the whole set.
So make sure you download this joint for FREE here…
The West Coast's heralded rookie is next with his tribute to Dilla in song form. He puts a few bars down on Dilla's classic instrumental, Closer. Download it for FREE here…
Wanna know which former NBA start used to manage Dilla? How about which hip hop beef was almost dramatically altered because of Jay Dee's production? Get ready for Chairman Mao's 10 Facts about J Dilla You Might Not Know. It's really a fascinating read, and you can check it out here…
Up next is NC Hip Hop cousin, Ignite Mindz & his tribute to Dilla he released this week. He raps over "Won't Do" off of the Shining, and he puts it down for the whole state. Check it out and download it for FREE here…
Lastly is the J Dilla documentary, Still Shining, that was released this week. This documentary was recorded shortly after Jay Dee's death, and speaks on his life and legacy, among other topics. It's 40 minutes, so roll yourself up a cigarillo, grab a deuce, and sit back be entertained…
February 10, 2011 | Categories: Free Download, Instrumental, Mixtape, NC Hip Hop | Tags: Donuts, Fashawn, J Dilla, Rhettmatic, Still Shining | 1 Comment
Professa – For Mii (Free Download)
Shout out to Professa. He is a 252 representer who has been moving up the ranks of NC producers. With his new EP, he gives you a handful of Dilla-esque beats to rock out to. My favorite joint is Heavenly Moon Cutter. The sample on that track is crazy. Plus he remixes one of my favorite Jay-Z songs up here, Allure. Make sure you download this project for FREE here…
December 27, 2010 | Categories: Free Download, Instrumental | Tags: 252, For Mii, Instrumental Mixtape, NC Hip Hop, Professa | Leave a comment


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Feeding Bees in Early Spring
Early spring can be a tough time for honey bee colonies. During the colder winter months, bees survive on stored honey and pollen gathered the previous year.
In early spring, however, these stores are often depleted before new pollen and nectar are available in the quantities needed for robust colony growth. At this crucial time of the year, supplementary feeding may help the colony with laying, brood rearing and colony development.
Honey Bee Nutritional Requirements in Early Spring
Honey bees, like most animals, require a balance of nutrients in their diets. During the busy late spring and summer months, adult bees can survive almost exclusively on the carbohydrates found in nectar and honey. Producing and feeding developing brood, however, requires a more varied diet with adequate amounts of proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins. Pollen, an especially important source of protein for bees, provides the majority of these nutrients.
Depending on the exact location and time of year, available pollen sources may lack some of the amino acids required by brood for optimal growth and development. Providing pollen replacements in early spring is one of the best ways to ensure your colony has the nutrition it needs.
Regional Differences of Early Spring Food Sources
The availability of natural food sources — and the seasonal requirements of colonies — varies greatly by region and with yearly weather fluctuations. In the southern and southwestern portions of the US, for example, warmer temperatures in the winter generally means hives require less stored food to survive. Bees in some very warm areas may even find sufficient foraging opportunities for their hives to produce low levels of new brood throughout the winter.
In the colder climates found in the northern United States and Canada, however, foraging is often impossible for bees after late September or October. This longer period of scarcity requires northern honey bee colonies to store larger amounts of nectar and pollen during the busy spring and summer seasons compared to colonies in the south.
To adequately prepare for these colder winters, beekeepers in the north should ensure their hives contain approximately six combs of stored pollen. Beekeepers in all regions should ensure colonies have at least 60 to 90 pounds of stored honey by the time fall arrives.
High-Protein Supplements for Early Spring
AP23, an excellent supplement for honey bees in early spring
High-protein supplements are an excellent way to provide honey bees with the nutrients and energy they need in early spring. There are many DIY recipes used by beekeepers that include combinations of sugar, brewer's yeast, soy flour, essential oils and pollen collected form their own hives. These ingredients are typically mixed with sugar water or fructose to make a good supplement for early spring feeding.
While these mixtures may help the colony prepare for the upcoming spring nectar flow, beekeepers often find it easier to use a premade product. These supplements, like Dadant's AP23 Pollen Substitute, take the guesswork out of selecting the right ingredients in the right proportions.
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Non Remy hair – This is the hair that you will usually find at the beauty supply stores just labelled 'human hair'. It is fallen hair (hair that has the roots and ends mixed up and cuticles are not aligned). This hair is processed by dipping into an acid bath to remove the cuticles in an attempt to reduce tangles.
The hair is then further dipped into silicone which coats it and makes it appear shiny and smooth. When this coating wears off however, usually after a couple of washes, the hair then tangles very easily indeed. As a result most women would find it impossible to wear non remy hair more than once. Hair sold as 'human hair' is generally non remy double drawn (of the same length).


I will never forget the day I got an email that said I was one of the five people who were shortlisted for this program. I honestly felt like I was one step away from packing to my first oversea trip at 27. However, the day I got the email with these words: "I'm happy to let you know that we chose you to participate in the Foreign Correspondents' Program (FCP) in Finland", I literally went on my knees, with tears already flowing so effortlessly down my cheeks.
I received the confirmation email during the hardest times of my life. I realised that the email served as an affirmation that every storm in life is followed by a great sunshine. Let me contextualise the storm and the sunshine I am referring to.
I was diagnosed of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I spent two weeks in a psychiatric hospital, and I will be the first to confess what most people might find strange: it was the best time of my life, yet the most difficult. I really felt depressed when I walked in that space. The depression I was diagnosed with is the dark,ugly storm I am referring to. I thought 2018 was all about pain, confusion, heartache and headache.
But I was not accurate about my assumptions at all. Just as I was about to declare 2018 a year that didn't love, a year that I thought was about teaching me the hardships and challenges of growing up, I was presented with an opportunity for a life time.
My friend and brother, Siphumelele Zondi is green with envy. He never stops telling me how he wishes he could trade places with me, just so he can visit Finland again. He is a former awardee of the FCP.
My mother in particular was not surprised that I was awarded this opportunity. She said this to me, "You've always had the courage and willingness to push boundaries and try new things. I am happy for you my son". I can attest to my mothers words, I have always been audacious.
I am curious about Finns' obsession of caffeine. I am very interested in knowing how the country achieved a just society for men and women. It is such a big deal to know that Finland has one of the best education systems in the world. I have one hurdle though. My sister's friend told her that Nokia is manufactured in Finland. Now I have to find money to buy her the most advanced Nokia I can find in Finland.
I would be lying if I say I won't miss anyone in South Africa. I am going to miss my girlfriend, and I hope there is a lot to do in Finland to ensure that I don't miss her too much. I'm over the moon. I cannot wait to speak, eat, live Finnish and most importantly, to learn, to absorb information and be a better communicator and social media user.
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George Rutherford and his six cyclones
The formation of a cyclone or two at one time isn't a far-fetched thought, yet six at one time can be far more than a handful or two.
Cyclones Dawn, Florence and Dolly developed off Queensland in the Pacific; Ingrid and Judy developed off Western Australia—accompanied by Harriet near Mauritius in the Indian Ocean—all drew attention to the rare spectacle in the waters around Australia in mid-February, 1970.
With cyclones happening to the east and west of Australia, George Rutherford, head of the World Meteorological Analysis Centre in Melbourne at the time, enjoyed the dubious pleasure of watching the antics of six separate cyclonic weather systems.
While relevant Bureau Regional Directors were doing the greatest worrying, George was busy explaining the unusual situation to the press on February 12, in addition to his normal duties.
Nobody could ever remember the appearance of so many cyclones at the same time. Fortunately, only Ingrid did any damage. The others moved away and dissipated.
Some of the cyclones visible on 15 February 1970. Image from the Bureau's archives.
Later explaining that four conditions necessary for cyclone formation had obviously occurred in many places simultaneously—sea surface temperatures were high with initial shallow cyclonic circulation at the surface; a deep layer of moist air, and most importantly, favourable upper air wind patterns to induce surface inflow.
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Larry Wilmore: Using the N-Word Was Fitting for President Obama's Final Year in Office
Larry Wilmore has no regrets when it comes to using the n-word during last month's White House Correspondents' Association dinner. In an interview with the Rev. Al Sharpton that aired on MSNBC on Sunday, the comedian said that it was fitting for President Barack Obama's last year in office.
Wilmore ended his speech with, "Yo, Barry, you did it, my n—ga," and it caused a backlash.
"You know, in any other year, I certainly wouldn't have done it," Wilmore told Sharpton.
"There was something about summing up where we've gone that kind of spoke to me," he said. "And it's hard, when you're talking about artistic choices, what you would have done differently. Some people … said, 'You could've said, "My brother."' Sure, I could've said that."
Many people, including Sharpton, thought the joke was offensive, but ironically, the president did not.
"This is his last year, and I didn't want the last word, him … being called the n-word," Sharpton said.
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AMHERST, Mass. - More than five dozen new tenured, tenure-track, part-time, and visiting faculty members will be on board at the University of Massachusetts when classes begin Sept. 9, while nearly two dozen will be retiring or resigning. Also, a dozen departments will have new heads as the new school year begins.
Eileen T. Breslin has taken over as dean of the School of Nursing.
In the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, Ronald N. Michaud has been named acting chair of the art department; Elizabeth E. Keitel has been named acting chair of the classics department; Harlan G. Sturm has been named acting chair of the department of French and Italian studies; James Young has been named chair of the Judaic and Near Eastern studies department; Elizabeth O. Selkirk has been named head of the linguistics department.
In the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, F. Peter Schloerb has been named chair of the astronomy department; James F. Kurose has been named chair of the computer science department.
In the College of Food and Natural Resources, David N. Ferro has been named chair of the entomology department; John F. Ahern has been named head of the department of landscape architecture and regional planning; Lisa Pike Masteralexis has been named head of the sport studies department; Nancy Garrabrants has been named director of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture.
In the College of Engineering, Jonathan Upchurch has been named head of the department of civil and environmental engineering.
In the School of Management, Linda Smircich has been named chair of the management department.
In the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Phil C. Nasca has been named chair of the biostatistics and epidemiology department.
In Interdisciplinary Programs, Patricia Wadsworth has been named acting director of the molecular and cellular biology graduate program; George N. Wade has been named acting director in the neuroscience and behavior graduate program.
There were no changes in the School of Education and in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
* Margaret O'Brien, associate professor, English.
* David W. Samuels, assistant professor, anthropology.
* Dennis P. Wilson, assistant professor, sport studies.
* Jonathan E. Upchurch, professor and department head, civil and environmental engineering.
* Dhandapani Venkataraman, assistant professor, chemistry.
* Sangeeta Kamat, assistant professor, educational policy, research, and administration.
* Vanitha Swaminathan, assistant professor, marketing.
* Shelley L. Velleman, assistant professor, communication disorders.
* Eileen Breslin, dean/professor, nursing.
Pamela S. Trafford, lecturer, accounting and information systems.


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Q: Gimpfu scripting: Why does layer's ID get corrupted? I have been experimenting with GIMP(v2.8.10) layer's manipulation, programatically with custom gimpfu plug-ins. I successfully achieved to select, rotate, scale and translate dinamically a portion of the existing layer:
Some of the code inside the plug-in:
Simplified for relevance. All these instructions work.
# I only use one layer in the probe image
layer = img.layers[0]

selection = pdb.gimp_rect_select(img, init_coords[0], init_coords[1],
                                            my_width,my_height,2,0,0)

# Copy and paste selection
pdb.gimp_edit_copy(layer)
float_layer = pdb.gimp_edit_paste(layer, 1)

# Transform floating selection step by step
float_layer = pdb.gimp_item_transform_rotate_simple(float_layer,
                                             ROTATE_90, 1, 0, 0)
float_layer = pdb.gimp_layer_scale(float_layer, new_width,new_height, 1)
float_layer = pdb.gimp_layer_translate(float_layer, h_offset, 0)

The problem

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*If I remove the last line(gimp_layer_translate), everything else works.

*Else, if I remove the line containing gimp_layer_scale instead, everything else works.

*But if I try to use all these functions together, gimp_layer_translate crashes with RuntimeError

The procedure gimp-layer-translate has been called with incorrect ID for «layer» arg. Probably is trying to operate with an unexisting layer.

I don't know why it fails like this. If they work individually, why not together? I wonder.
References
I use to start from the template.py in gimpbook.com as a starting point to build the plug-ins, due to it seems to have a solid structure to enclose the code into "undo blocks".  My main source of information about pdb is this website that I found on Google. Also, I found some of the procedures I needed on this question.
Also, one of my previous questions may help as a reference on how to start making custom plug-ins for gimp.
What keeps me stuck
I'm not sure if the cause is a gimp's bug or my code is wrongly implemented. Due to some of the code posted on the answer to the linked question, I am wondering if I am overkilling the available memory (after all, I didn't know that I had to destroy the objects with an specific procedure call until I found out on that answer). What happens if I don't delete them? I wonder. Will they persist in RAM until I close GIMP, or will they generate persistent files that will flood the GIMP system? Honestly, I have no idea about the consequences of ignoring this issue.

A: Remove the assignment when working with the layer. Here is how you destroy the float_layer variable:
# This creates a new layer that you assign to the float_layer
float_layer = pdb.gimp_item_transform_rotate_simple(float_layer,
                                             ROTATE_90, 1, 0, 0)
# This does not return anything at all, it works with the layer in-place.
# But you overwrite the float_layer variable anyway, destroying it.
float_layer = pdb.gimp_layer_scale(float_layer, new_width,new_height, 1)
# This does not work because float_layer is no longer referencing the layer at all
float_layer = pdb.gimp_layer_translate(float_layer, h_offset, 0)

So do this instead:
float_layer = pdb.gimp_item_transform_rotate_simple(float_layer,
                                             ROTATE_90, 1, 0, 0)
pdb.gimp_layer_scale(float_layer, new_width,new_height, 1)
pdb.gimp_layer_translate(float_layer, h_offset, 0)

A: I fixed it by switching the floating_layer to a new Layer instance, before executing those two functions.
fixed_layer = gimp.Layer(img, 'float_layer', int(gh), int(gw),
                                           RGBA_IMAGE, 100, 1)

So I make the following combination:
# Transform floating selection step by step
float_layer = pdb.gimp_item_transform_rotate_simple(float_layer,
                                             ROTATE_90, 1, 0, 0)
fixed_layer = gimp.Layer(img, 'float_layer', new_width, new_height,
                                           RGBA_IMAGE, 100, 1)
fixed_layer = pdb.gimp_layer_scale(float_layer, new_width,new_height, 1)
fixed_layer = pdb.gimp_layer_translate(float_layer, h_offset, 0)

The problem seems to be that, after executing some procedures over the layer, it becomes None (it's like if it was automatically removed from memory...). This solution allows me to execute 2 or 3 more operations... It's not a complete solution. I'll keep researching