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Thursday Morning 3rd and Long: A Satisfying Week
By bau5tin Nov 17, 2011, 8:40am EST
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I know that Greg Knopping gave the game ball this week to Andre Carter, but I have to respectfully disagree. In my opinion, I think that Rob Ninkovich at least gets a 50 percent share in that ball as he made 3 crucial plays against the Jets that all changed the complexion of the game.
Up only 13-9 and coming from a 3 and out early in the third quarter, Joe McKnight fumbled a punt return. Ninkovich made a crucial hit to dislodge the ball from Eric Strickland before the Jets player could gain control. Although the Patriots could only manage a field goal from the ensuing possession, it increased their lead to 16-9 and definitely helped keep the momentum on the Patriots side. Ninkovich then went on to intercept the ball twice in the second half, returning the latter for a pick-six and effectively sealing the game at 37-16. Although Rob had easily his best game on defense, it was a result of a reduced role. He was not called upon to be a downed rusher in sub packages, and it definitely impacted the rest of his performance.
Ninkovich was a turnover machine and Carter was an unstoppable force on Sunday, but the unheralded best supporting actor of the classic victory was the offseason acquisition Mark Anderson. Last week I called for Anderson to get more of a role in the defense, and Bill Belichick responded with Mark's highest snap count of the season. Anderson in turn responded with two sacks, even though only one is credited to him. Carter and Anderson are the Patriots premier duo for pass rushing in sub packages, and they dominated New York on Sunday. A breakdown of a few of the key sacks of the game:
- 6:00 1st, 3&8 on Jets 40 yrd
o With Anderson as LDE and Carter as RDE: Anderson spins to the inside, forcing Sanchez to roll right. Carter pursues and sacks from behind.
- 0:10 1st, 2&6 on Jet 34 yrd
o With Anderson as LDE and Carter as RDE: Breakdown in blocking as RT (Ferguson) picks up a blitzing Jerod Mayo. Carter gets free rush on Sanchez, Anderson closes in from the left and seals Sanchez from escaping.
- 6:18 2nd, 2&7 on Patriot 47 yrd
o With Anderson as LDE and Carter as RDE: Anderson great spin move inside, Carter speed rushs from the outside and two coverage simultaneously. This was given to Anderson.
- 7:00 4th, 2&9 on Patriot 42 yrd
o 3 man front with Wilfork as NT, Anderson as LDE and Carter as RDE: Carter uses great move, hooking Ferguson's arm and getting around the single blocker. Wilfork and Anderson were both double-teamed on the play
- 6:36 4th, 3&15 from Patriot 48
o 3 man front with Wilfork as NT, Anderson as LDE and Carter as RDE: For some reason Carter and Anderson both gain 1-on-1 matchups, Carter is briefly doubled but explodes down the center on Sanchez. He wraps and Anderson finishes.
These are just five sacks from the game, but you can see how productive the pass-rushing combo of Anderson and Carter was against New York. Let's hope that trend continues, and wasn't just a breakdown by the New York offensive line.
Reviewing a few of the things I said to watch for last week:
1. How does Tom Brady respond after a few weeks of mediocrity? The Patriots' offense has been held to 20 points or less in the last three weeks, after a ridiculous 13 game regular season streak of 30 points or more. Brady doesn't need to be perfect, but he has to make more of a point to distribute the football. If Chad Ochocinco is going to get involved, Brady needs to get him the ball, and not just in crisis throws. Chad has to gain a tempo.
a. Brady was in form on Sunday, throwing for over 300 yards and 3 touchdowns. His first half performance could have produced 3 interceptions, but luck was on New England's side in the game. His no huddle line adjustments made the difference, and he used accuracy and a lot of Rob Gronkowski to lead the offense to 30 points. Chad Ochocinco may have only caught two balls, but he had his season high in yards and his presence alone will force defenses to respect his abilities. Ocho's routes looked very crisp, but he still made a boneheaded error, stepping out of bounds after his first reception with at least 10 open yards in front of him.
2. Rob Ninkovich has to have his best game, especially in coverage. Gary Guyton needs to make an impact, and step up especially if Brandon Spikes can't play (with a strained MCL, Spikes is most likely out). Jerod Mayo, who is obviously struggling in his return from an MCL sprain, hopefully sees more progression towards his elite, 2010 form.
a. As I said before, Rob really stepped up to the plate this week, as did undrafted free agent Jeff Tarpinian and career special teamer Tracy White. Richard Hill did a great job detailing their play earlier this week. Even with two potential starters in Dane Fletcher and Brandon Spikes out, and Gary Guyton seeing 0 snaps this week, the linebacker corps did a great job in coverage, while sacrificing the Patriots run defense. I'm really intrigued for the future of the defense with all of the hybrid players that are on New England. If Belichick decides to return to a 3-4 base, who would be the four linebackers at this point? If Fletcher were healthy, would he or Brandon Spikes take the outside role, or would Bill decide to use Mark Anderson as an elepant linebacker? With Shaun Ellis' poor play, would the starting 3 man line be Wilfork, Deaderick, and Love?
3. Dan Connolly needs to play better. Logan Mankins, who is also struggling this season, needs to emerge and stop drawing so many penalties.
a. Connolly played terribly and I think a lot of the problem with the Patriots rushing attack recently lies with him. He had an inexcusable botched snap that Brady miraculously recovered from the bottom of a scrum. Mankins has played far below his 2009 and 2010 levels. With Marcus Cannon being activated this week I wonder if the complexion of the line will be altered at all. Light and Vollmer will remain the starting tackles if healthy, with Solder rotating in if necessary. Since Connolly is the weakness, I wonder if Brian Waters can revent to his natural position at left guard and Mankins can kick inside to center. I know it's far-fetched, and relies entirely on Mankins' ability to shotgun snap. That being said, Logan is almost exactly the same size as Nick Mangold, who is considered an elite center, at 6'4" and around 310 lbs. He has all of the same strengths as well- good intelligence, intense competitor, a fierce attitude.
4. The Patriots absolutely have to run on the Jets, if they have any hope of their passing offense clicking. New York was able to completely stifle an above-average Bills offense last week, and the Patriots need to have some explosive plays in both the running and passing game to keep the Jets honest.
a. The running game has been poor the last two games, and in no small part to run blocking. However, the running game was actually more effective late in the game when the Patriots were running no huddle, so that is certainly a plus. Danny Woodhead was the most effective option, and I think it is because of his strength in cutting back against zone blocking. I'm not a line blocking genius, but it seemed to me that because of how rapid the Patriots would get set, they would forgo standard blocking assignments and zone block to one side (meaning everyone just blocks anyone around in one direction). Woodhead would follow the blocks, then cut back when he saw a lane, and this would yield 4 or 5 yards per carry. Though Kevin Faulk had an impact in the Steelers game, I think Woodhead is the more explosive back for the two minute offense and 3rd downs.
5. Tiquan Underwood hopefully has some sort of impact as a returner, because the Patriots' return game has been brutally bad recently. Danny Woodhead and Julian Edelman are quick, but don't have the breakaway speed to ever run back a kickoff or punt return for a touchdown. Wes Welker needs to be utilized as a punt returner as little as possible, because he can't be taking any extra hits if he's to be fresh throughout the season.
a. Underwood was cut prior to the game, so unfortunately he had no impact in the game. The Patriots had a little more success with returning the ball, but unfortunately still had terrible field position to start drives most of the day. However, Edelman showed off his versatility on the field late in the fourth quarter in another way. I know that most people in the Boston media market are prone to over-reactions, and I'm no different. That being said, if I had any say in terms of personnel for the Patriots, I would absolutely have Julian Edelman on the defensive practice field this entire week. Though I'm certain that we won't see another Troy Brown situation, I think in some ways Julian would even be better suited to play defensive back than Troy was. Some reasons why:
i. Julian played quarterback in college, and was a terrific rushing quarterback. He was then asked to transition to a wide receiver role upon joining the Patriots. A lot of people will define "athleticism" purely statistically- vertical leap, 40 yard times, bench press repetitions at the combine- but the ability to learn technique is also a huge indicator of applied athleticism, which we could definitely ascribe to Edelman. He's been almost a chameleon for the Patriots, utilized in so many roles in his time with New England that we'd be doing a disservice to his effort to say that Edelman could not help out in a jam at the position. He's certainly got the size, at 5'10" and 195 lbs. He has proven toughness, shown through his willingness to receive contact on returns and also on special teams coverage. Edelman completely obliterated LaDainian Tomlinson on the final drive in the game, causing an injury to LT's MCL. He obviously has the tackling chops.
ii. Edelman doesn't have blinding speed, running his 40 yard dash at an okay time of 4.52. This is not an elite speed, but it's also not the true benchmark or barometer for a successful cornerback- especially one that primarily operates in the slot. Instead, I look at two other measurements to measure Edelman's athleticism to a NFL cornerback- and am presently surprised when I compare him to, of all people, Darrelle Revis.
1. Julian had a 20-yard shuttle time of 3.92, besting Revis' time of 4.08 by over a tenth of a second. Julian's time (at his Pro day) was the best time of any tested player at any position for that year's combine. This particular test is done to evaluate quickness and the ability to change direction, which I feel is one of the main characteristics of a good defensive back.
2. Edelman had a 3-cone drill time of 6.62 seconds, with is a mere .08 seconds slower than Revis's time. This drill is very similar to the short shuttle, but incorporates more directional changes. The time of 6.62 is still a fantastic time- so obviously Julian has an exceptional level of lateral quickness and agility, and also good acceleration when changing directions.
A Few things to look for on Monday night:
1. BenJarvus Green-Ellis to finally get back on track in the rushing game. I don't believe that Bill Belichick will allow Green-Ellis to continue with these poor performances (under 10 rushing yards in 2 of the last 3 games), especially against a defense as porous against the run as the Chiefs- and also because the strength of the Chiefs defense is their passing defense. The Patriots are going to have to give it to BenJarvus early and often, because he is the feature back for New England and needs to establish a rhythm going into the cold weather period of the year. If Green-Ellis is hurt, Vereen needs to see some game action along with Stevan Ridley. Kevin Faulk will be a weapon towards the end of the year, but the team knows what they're getting from Faulk. The rookies need to be incorporated.
2. Who will the starting safety duo be? I'm guessing that James Ihedigbo is going to continue starting alongside Pat Chung, but Sterling Moore played very well and played every snap on Sunday. I think that Moore's role more closely resembled Chung's, but all three of these safeties play well against the run. Since Kansas City is going to be playing with a first time starter at quarterback, I'm assuming the Patriots are going to see a lot of Jackie Battle, Thomas Jones, and Dexter McCluster at running back.
3. What is going to be Romeo Crennel's method of containing the Patriots' passing attack? Although most people would say that Romeo has a leg-up because of his familiarity with New England, I think that the two tight end-based passing offense of the last two years is much different than in Crennel's tenure. With Rob Gronkowski playing as the best tight end in football. I'm sure that he's going to be an area of emphasis. However, Rob was getting the kitchen sink thrown at him by the Jets, who had already played him 4 times prior to last Sunday, and he still wound up having a ridiculous day. I'm not sure if the Chiefs are going to be ready to get spiked on by the Gronk.
4. Wes Welker passed the 1,000 yard passing plateau for the fourth time in five seasons with New England, and it's only going to be game 10 of the season. He had six receptions for 46 yards being shaded by Darrelle Revis all day, so how will Kansas City be able to contain him? I'm looking for Wes to have a dynamic day- close to 150 yards receiving and a touchdown or two. Brandon Flowers is good, but he's never matched up against Wes.
5. Will the team be able to keep the pass-rushing trend going? As I've already detailed, the key rushing group included Mark Anderson on the opposite side of Andre Carter, so I hope we see more of that. However, don't be surprised to see some sort of letdown. Some of the premier pass-rushers in the game rack up sacks in multiples, only to have a few quiet games after. It's certainly possible that Carter's attack is fruitless this game- so then it's a question of if the Patriots can have success with blitz packages.
6. The hangover effect of the big game- As we've seen especially with the Ravens this season, emotional interdivisional games can definitely take a toll on a team physically, and there is quite often a dropoff the next week. Let's hope that the Patriots can instead keep their momentum going, and use Monday Night Football as a grand stage to reestablish their dominance. With the Chiefs' offense reeling, and held to 3 points against the Dolphins two weeks ago WITH Matt Cassel, let's hope that all of the positives with the Patriots' defense shine through for a second week in a row. This team has been playing especially hard these last few weeks, to only a 2-2 record. I think that we definitely have the caliber of team to make a postseason run- but championship teams make statements and blow out the wounded animals in their path.


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The 2020 Annual Report of the Pastor ~
the Rev. Dean Lindsey
"Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved; for you are my praise." ~ Jeremiah 17:14
On January 1, 2020, Peggy and I were on a plane heading far out over the Pacific Ocean for the start of a great adventure. The congregation graciously and generously provided for this opportunity as part of my three-month sabbatical. I knew the church was in good hands, since the Personnel Committee had made detailed plans to support the staff in my absence, a number of guest preachers, including members of the congregation, were lined up to preach, and Mike Ozaki, with the help of our wonderful staff, was ready to assume additional administrative and pastoral tasks. I am deeply grateful to all of these folks!
Peggy and my principal destination was the island nation of Kiribati which lies close to the equator, roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia. That is where our dear seminary friend Baranite Kirata lives and serves as the Lead Pastor of the Kiribati Protestant Church. He and his wife Ebe, along with other members of their family were our gracious hosts on the island of Tarawa.
Though pictures of wide beaches, mangrove and palm trees may give the impression of a tropical paradise, Kiribati is one of the poorest nations in the world. To make matters worse, if is the nation most threatened by sea-level rise due to climate change. We learned much about how the people and churches there are dealing with this very present danger that will force them or their children one day to leave the land they deeply love.
On Tarawa, an intensely crowded, urban, and (unfortunately) environmentally degraded place, we joined in several church celebrations and presented gifts from our congregation to the board of their new and struggling seminary. I was invited to lead a training event for lay pastors there and also had the joy of preaching in several different congregations. Peggy and I also spent several days on Abaiang with its dense tropical jungle where life is slower and tied more to traditional patterns of fishing and copra gathering. There were the honored guests of churches which gathered for several days of worship, preaching, singing, dancing, and shared meals. There was so much joy and laughter, but it was quite an adjustment for Peggy and me. On Abaiang, we never saw a chair so we had to get used to sitting on woven floor mats. At the meals we always had fresh seafood, fried breadfruit and boiled taro but never a green vegetable!
After Kiribati, we linked up with our daughter Julia for two glorious weeks in New Zealand. We hiked up mountains, saw glaciers, enjoyed the sights in Christchurch and Wellington. Everywhere we went, we were impressed with the emphasis on environmental stewardship as we delighted in the unparalleled flora and fauna of this amazingly beautiful land. We can't wait to return!
We learned of the pandemic while we were in New Zealand, but we couldn't have imagined how much it would soon affect us all. Back in the United States, I contracted the virus on a visit to New Orleans in mid-March. My symptoms were severe, and while Peggy worked hard to nurse me to health, we had the unfailing support of the congregation. I felt the power of the many, many prayers that were offered. There was an outpouring of food to keep us going, and numerous cards to encourage me. I cannot adequately thank all of the wonderful members of the church for seeing us through those very dark days, but also I must give honor to our faithful Lord, who, I am certain beyond a shadow of a doubt, was with me in the very worst moments. With God's help, on Palm Sunday I was able to resume preaching as scheduled at the end of my sabbatical though I was still shaky for a number of weeks as my strength slowly returned.
In that period, congregational life was instantly transformed. We made the pivot to on-line worship with the help of two amazingly talented men--Kerry Trout and Jerry Sawyer—who have recorded, edited, and produced our weekly worship videos on YouTube. There was a steep learning curve for all of us on the staff as we adjusted our schedules and worked frantically to adapt to technology we'd never used before. I never expected at this stage of ministry to become a studio preacher, and I know that is true for Mike, Allison, and Deannine, as well as Ned who has taken on the technically challenging task of putting together choir pieces with remote singers. Our team has been amazingly adaptable and have worked so hard to bring worship to the congregation each week.
In the meantime, the ministry of the church has continued. We've held many meetings on Zoom and offered opportunities for prayer, reflection, and learning on various on-line platforms with Martha Trout working behind the scenes to organize and publicize these offerings. In July, we started in-person worship with a small group gathering outside each week through the Summer and Fall. In November, we came back to the sanctuary but regretfully had to abandon that effort when the pandemic worsened. Through our Mission Unit, and under Mike Ozaki's direction, we've worked to support members of our community who've been most stressed by economic losses. We've tried to stay in touch with one another as much as possible, though that has often been rather difficult. Through it all, our members have been faithful, engaged, but also patient as we've all been learning together how to live through these strange and troubled times.
All of that practice in video production and developing Covid-safe procedures allowed us to do some extraordinary things as we welcomed the news of our coming Messiah in the Advent and Christmas seasons. What fun we all had seeing the Children's service, and how moved we were by the choral pieces and readings for the Candlelight service and the Christmas Eve services. Likewise, there was much joy in welcoming members to experience the Christmas story in a totally different way by viewing actors at various stations reenacting Bible scenes for us on December 23 and 24. It must also be noted that while that was going on, our members were also hosting Out of the Cold while others were preparing for the large Christmas Day dinner which they provided by take out or delivery. Thank you faithful ones—Bill and Cheryl Price, Clark Moose, and Roger Garthwaite, among others—who made that happen!
As we begin a New Year, I am so grateful for our members and staff, including those I haven't named, but most of all for our faithful Lord who has brought us safely through a very challenging year as we look towards a renewal of the life of our community in 2021.
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Interview with Ellen Adair, Kris Arnold, & Alexandra Dell on 'Roommating'
22.Aug.2019 . 13 min read . Written by Lindsay Pugh
I met Alex last year at a networking event (gag) for NYC Web Fest and immediately liked her. We somehow managed to skip all of the small talk bullshit and actually have an interesting conversation about film, art, and the difficulties of negotiating a pay raise. Post-festival, we've enjoyed a really nice digital pen pal situation and have occasionally met up when I've been back in the city. She is an incredibly nice, thoughtful person with a wide range of professional and educational experience (she started her career as a lawyer). All of this comes through in "Roommating," her directorial debut, starring Ellen Adair and Kris Arnold, two actors who you might know from recent TV shows like "Billions" and "When They See Us."
I normally hate doing interviews with multiple people because it's hard to give everyone equal consideration, but this one was enjoyable. Alex and Kris are former roommates (the script is loosely based on their experience) and have also grown close to Ellen after working with her on the show. Our discussion felt more like a conversation between old friends than something I was 100% facilitating, which I always appreciate. Before we get started, here's an overview of the series.
"Roommating" is a comedy web series about Vivian (Adair) and Nick (Arnold), two roommates who, after seeing a flyer for a paid study, decide to lie about their relationship and attend marriage counseling together. It's the perfect situation because she's trying to work on self-improvement, and he needs to pay his half of the rent. Although their therapist a bit unconventional, they actually learn a lot about themselves and benefit from the experience in unexpected ways.
This is obviously some shit they have to do for therapy.
Vibe:
This series is a sprinkle of Woody Allen, a dash of Upper West Side charm, and a will-they-won't-they storyline that ends on an unexpected note. It's not particularly heavy, but deeper than a frothy romcom.
Best time to watch:
Check out an episode next time you have ten minutes to spare (or watch the entire series in less than 45). People always ask me how I find time to watch so many shows/movies, but it's really not that difficult. It's especially easy with web series because the episodes are short and easy to get through while doing mundane tasks, like waiting for a dentist appointment. I'd rather consume something with an artistic POV instead of mindlessly scrolling through Instagram.
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Where to watch:
You can watch the entire first season on the Roommating website.
Interview with Ellen Adair, Kris Arnold, and Alexandra Dell:
WiR: Alex, how did you come up with the idea for this project and why did you decide to make it a web series?
AD: As art imitates life, Kris and I were roommates and wanted to collaborate on a project. We thought a web series would work best because it seemed more accessible and less time consuming than a short. One night, we were hanging out, talking about our feelings, and realized how much we could both use therapy. We couldn't afford it individually, so we joked that maybe we could go together and split the cost.
KA: Couples therapy.
AD: We thought that maybe our significant others could benefit. It was a funny premise ... two roommates attending couples therapy and seeing what happens. That was the germ of the idea and then we just took it from there. It all came together after we set up auditions and found Ellen through a casting director. She was by far the best person for the role.
Did you try to make the therapy scenes feel authentic? The office you filmed in looks like the real deal.
AD: My friend is a therapist and was nice enough to let us use her office. We unfortunately did not ask the building if it was okay, so we got thrown out before filming was complete. The other day, someone said to me, "I love all of the close-ups in the second therapy scene." Honestly, those exist because we had to attempt to recreate the office in my apartment.
As for the authenticity, a few therapist friends (including the aforementioned) read the script and gave me pointers about how to make it better ... more realistic, but still offbeat.
Ellen and Kris, how did you interpret those therapy scenes? Do you feel like the characters treated them seriously?
EA: I think Vivian definitely treated them seriously and tried to benefit from them. Nick was involved for the money, but she wanted to figure out how to work on herself and get over her last relationship.
I enjoyed the comedic aspects of the therapist and felt like they were plausible because she was part of this study, not someone getting paid $200/hour. It gave her room to act a little more casual and say semi-questionable things about her ex-husbands. One of my favorite sequences is when Judy, the therapist (Andrea Bianchi), asks what kind of [sexual] props they've been using, and they have to make it up on the fly. It comes after a moment where Vivian's really been touched by something and it sort of blindsides her when she realizes that she has to lie.
Judy's tactics are questionable, but she's not unethical.
KA: Vivian owns self-help books and is more into figuring herself out, whereas Nick really isn't. Through osmosis, I think he reluctantly starts to grow.
After therapy, do you think Nick stays with his yoga instructor girlfriend, Kara (Victoria Davis)?
KA: I think the obvious guess is that she accuses him of being in love with his roommate and they break up ... I don't know, though.
EA: My favorite thing about her performance is the way she pauses in the middle of sentences. It's sort of like that NPR guy [Stephen Hill] from the space music show [Hearts of Space] a long time ago.
She was great, along with the entire auxiliary cast ... the therapist, all of Vivian's dates. In a way, the Upper West Side also becomes a character. Kris and Alex, is that where your original apartment together was?
AD: Yep! The therapist's office is there, we shot in Central Park ... we tried to use a lot of locations in the same area because they were meaningful to us. So many shows film in Brooklyn now and we wanted to show that the UWS can be cool. There might be strollers, but there are also some young-ish people here.
The Upper West Side is cool. It has those wide sidewalks and lots of green space ... maybe that's just me getting older.
"You've Got Mail" showcases some of that UWS charm.
That's a pro tip. Ellen and Kris, can you talk about your initial thoughts upon first reading the script? I'm interested in your first impressions of Vivian and Nick.
EA: We had some time to review the script together and work out what was going on between the characters. That was a very helpful way of collaborating and workshopping. We would make suggestions and then Alex would go away, think about it, and come back with a new scene. It was a fun process and helped me learn who Vivian is, what she's dealing with, and how her past relationships have impacted her. As an actor, I'm never really thinking about playing a character. I sort of just approach it like, "What if this were my life? How would I deal with this set of circumstances?" The character starts as me and then magically turns into someone else, which is my favorite thing.
KA: When the 3 of us got together for the first time for a read-through, it was an instant bond. Unlike most web series that people do, we had the time to meet beforehand a few times and go through the script scene-by-scene. Alex was able to answer questions, and she was great at being open to dialogue suggestions. Since Ellen and I bonded, it made our jobs a lot easier. It felt like we legitimately could have been roommates.
EA: What he's actually saying is that he was pretty annoyed by me.
KA: [Laughs] But seriously, those situations don't happen all that often. I've had people come up to me after watching, some actors, who comment on the chemistry between the characters.
EA: That's totally part of the magical alchemy that makes the characters the characters. It's not just me thinking about Vivian in a vacuum; the relationship evolves in real time, and they're both individually influenced by one another.
Arnold and Adair seem like old pals.
There was a nice, easy chemistry between the two of you that wavered between romantic and platonic. Alex, you had mentioned before that you wanted to show the intimacy that can exist between two people who aren't necessarily in a romantic or sexual relationship. Can you talk about why that interests you?
AD: I was thinking about what intimacy is and how it's developed. It's easy to enter a new relationship with expectations that actually create barriers, so it can take intimacy longer to develop. With someone like a roommate, you start from an intimate place because you're sharing a space together. If personalities mesh well, it can kind of fast-track a relationship. I was curious about whether we're more ourselves when those expectations are taken away. In the case of Nick and Vivian, the fact that they go to therapy together adds yet another layer of intimacy, because they're forced to talk about things that two roommates might not.
Why did you choose to leave things open-ended in the final episode? It would have been easy to have those two characters kiss and start to explore their romantic potential, but I like that you didn't go that route.
AD: I didn't want to wrap it up in a bow because I like the idea of exploring this story with another season. I also felt like it was natural for them to be hesitant because if things don't work out, the stakes are higher since they already live together.
EA: One of the things I liked so much about the ending is that Vivian and Nick achieve personal growth. They recognize that there are things more important than just finding a romantic partner. It's less like, "Oh yay, they found their person" and more like "Oh, yay, they found themselves." In a way, I think that's the most important thing in any relationship.
AD: Throughout the series, Vivian is recovering from a break-up and she's scared that she won't be able to find someone to replace her ex. Instead of finding that person, I wanted her to find that thing in herself. It wasn't about replacing her ex with another guy but finding a way to be whole without him.
I read a great piece this week about the idea of high-maintenance women and the way that pop culture (specifically "When Harry Met Sally") often makes them seem ridiculous for asking for what they want. To me, it seems like the Vivian we first meet either doesn't know what she wants or doesn't know how to ask for it. By the end, she's starting to figure it out and vocalize it.
EA: Yeah, for sure. Maybe because it's inherently such a part of society ... it's inevitable for that type of behavior to show up.
Knowing what you like and want is not high maintenance.
If you expand this series to a second season, how do you avoid spending too long on the will-they-won't-they storyline? Very few shows adopt that framework successfully and I think it's something discerning viewers are not as into these days.
AD: I'm not 100% sure if it will go in this direction, but I was playing around with the idea of what it would look like if they were living together as a couple. I'm not sure how long it would take for them to get there, but already living together obviously fast-forwards things to a more serious place.
That's another area where a lot of shows fall apart. Often, the writers have no clue how to make things interesting once the characters are actually together. It's a shame, because exploring those relationship elements are interesting and it's delightful when done right ("You're the Worst" comes to mind). I'm confident that you can do it justice if you choose to go that route.
Ellen and Kris, are there any particular challenges you've faces as professional actors in a challenging industry?
EA: There are plenty of days where I feel and acknowledge the difficulty of being an actor. I think this fundamentally has to do with uncertainty. Of course, it sucks to not know where your next paycheck is coming from, but even more than that, not knowing when you'll get an opportunity to do the thing you love most in the world. Unlike other artists who can go out and paint or write whenever they want, acting doesn't work as a solo activity. Working on a monologue alone in your apartment isn't acting ... it's not the same thing for me. What's most interesting to me is the interaction with other people - actors, writers, directors. I love what happens through the triangulation of all of those forces. I can't do it by myself, but together we all create this other reality.
KA: Auditioning is rough and definitely different than the skill of acting. It's hard to focus on the emotions of the scene when you're worried about getting the job. It's probably the best way to cast people, which is why they still do it ... it's a necessary evil.
Adair is great as Bess in S2 of "The Sinner."
No other job interview is like that.
KA: Right. It would be like if you were interviewing for a sales job and they said, "Okay, here's the phone. Now sell something." Then if you don't sale anything, they kick you out.
EA: Sometimes you do get more chances. Occasionally, the casting director will really work with you on a scene, even beyond an adjustment and a second take, but it's rare. I'm super grateful when it happens.
AD: One thing we noticed being on the other end of it is how it often has nothing to do with how good you are. Sometimes the casting directors are looking for the right person who just feels right. There was nothing anyone else could have done to be better or get the part.
KA: Sometimes the casting directors don't even know who that person is until directly confronted with them. Like, "Oh, this is the person!"
EA: At a certain point, everyone is super talented, prepared, and smart. When I get the job, it's not because I'm awesome but because that time, I was the person. I try to find peace with that, but it's tough. I understand why it happens, but I think it's often a disservice to be told why they're passing on you. From talking to other actor friends, I feel like it's always the same speech but with a different quality filling in the blank. It's not super helpful because it sets actors up to feel like victims of the world. Like, I am not wanted because of my body type or my age. It creates a feeling that the cards are stacked against you.
To wrap up, why don't you all tell me about something exciting that you're working on now.
EA: I shot a very fun horror movie called "Trick" that will be out later this October. I'm also writing a TV series with Chris Carfizzi, my friend from "Billions." It's about a female baseball writer (I'm obsessed with baseball) who is learning to deal with her position in a male-dominated world. The field of baseball writing skews even more male than with other sports. It's also about her work marriage between her and her male best friend, who wants to be an ally to her. It's a comedy, so hijinks ensue.
AD: I'm working on a few unscripted series. One is with Amazon about a German soccer team, Borussia Dortmund, that is out now. We're also working on a series about a high school football team in Baltimore and are in discussions with distributors. Personally, I'm working on a script with someone from "Lace Up," a sneaker show I produced a while back. Then of course, season 2 of "Roommating."
KA: I play a reporter in "When They See Us," which I really enjoyed working on. I actually got to meet Ava DuVernay, who has such a presence and is absolutely fantastic. She walks into the room and it's just like, "Ahhhhh." At first, I was bummed because she was directing another longer scene and we were working with an AD (or a second-unit director, I'm not sure). Eventually, though, she finished what she was doing and was able to come give us notes. Through association, I got to work with Oprah!
Imagine being anywhere near these two. I would hyperventilate.
I'm also working on a web series that is kind of like "The Office," with a fool of a person who is an actor and doesn't know how stupid and bad he is. I hope to finally make that sometime soon.
They're pulling "The Office" from Netflix at the end of the year, so now is the perfect time to create something that can kind of fill the hole.
Special thanks to Ellen, Kris, and Alex for doing this interview not once, but twice. In true Mercury in Retrograde fashion, I lost all of my audio the first time we recorded, and they were nice enough to do it again without making me feel like an asshole.
If you want to keep up with "Roommating," follow the series on Facebook and Instagram. Catch Ellen in shows like "Billions," "Homeland," and "The Sinner" and keep an eye out for her new horror film. If you haven't watched "When They See Us," devote a weekend to binge-watching and catch Kris in Part 2. Soccer fans can watch the series Alex developed, "Inside Borussia Dortmund" on Amazon Prime. Sneakerheads should check out "Lace Up."
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REVIEW: Sing Street
Posted by The Movie Dweeb on April 4, 2017 October 2, 2017
It is 22 April, 2016. Bear with me, okay? If there's one thing my readers are used to, it's bearing with me during inane situations.
Let's try again – it's 22 April, 2016. Prince is necking Berocca after Berocca, having celebrated his birthday like a madman the night before. Romania is now expelled from this year's Eurovision Song Contest. And John Carney's Sing Street has just been unleashed on the world.
We're pretending it's 2016 throughout the entirety of this review, because I've only got round to watching Sing Street on Netflix, because I'm a foolish fool who has inevitably wasted a year of his life.
Well, now the year is 1980 – stick with it – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was the highest-grossing movie of the decade. MTV was launched in the United States of America. And Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) is forming his own band, Sing Street, in order to woo the mysterious girl he sees outside his school.
This coming-of-age comedy is an incredibly feel-good romp that just nails about nine out of the ten aspects of the movie, but what do you expect when it's written and directed by Begin Again's John Carney? It's a very energetic movie, with plenty of laughs, but – at the same time – enough heart. The tone of the laughs varies, meaning there's enough for everyone, from subtle (almost blink-and-you'll-miss-them) lines, to a genuinely hilarious music video for The Riddle of the Model, which includes scene-stealing and vampire fangs.
The soundtrack is absolutely incredible, featuring appearances from Hall & Oates, Duran Duran, Hall & Oates, The Jam, Hall & Oates and Hall & Oates. What can I say? If Hall & Oates don't make you happy, you can get straight out of my life. The original numbers performed by Sing Street are catchy as eff too. Do me a flavour and Spotify 'Drive It Like You Stole It'. Then come back here immediately, 'cause I need the hits. That doesn't sound too desperate, does it? Just, erm, LOVE ME.
While I think the film's laugh out loud funny, I'd like to see more of the cast getting the funnies – including Ian Kelly's bully Barry, Sing Street was made up of seven boys, and I can only really remember half of them. The others were just there, and very rarely had any comedic lines. Like, did you even know there was a drummer in Sing Street? WE KNOW, RIGHT?! The only thing he got from his script was paper cuts. (Sheesh. That was fierce, me.)
Sing Street is, frankly, a really, really enjoyable film, with some great laughs and greater songs; the young cast all shine, and – wait – what? There was a line that said "No woman can truly love a man who listens to Phil Collins"? Well, f*ck you, Sing Street. I love Phil, and I hate this movie. Don't watch it.
Who am I kidding? Watch it. It's nearly perfect. And then, once you have, you can return to 2017. Why wouldn't you want to? 2017 has been going well so far, right?
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screenzealots says:
Great review! "Sing Street" was my favorite movie of 2016.
I thought this movie was going to be cliche based on the summary it sounded like something from the Disney Channel but I was oh so wrong. I love the soundtrack so much, I've been listening to it nonstop. I think my favorite is Girls but I love Drive It Like You Stole It. The lyrics are just so relatable.
Dan O. says:
Lots of fun. With a lot of heart, too. Nice review.
Thanks, man. I needed this pick-me-up, because I've been in a depressed funk ever since I realised that I can't just break out into song like them…


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Q: Postgres/Redshift Count last 5 rows by status I have a table A:
id, pid, status
---------------
1 | x |   3
2 | x |   2
3 | y |   0
4 | y |   1
5 | z |   3
6 | y |   1
7 | x |   2
8 | z |   3

What I need is to grouped by pid count how many of the last 5 rows (ordered by id) have status 3.
So what I'm trying to get is:
pid, is_3
---------
x  | 1
y  | 0
z  | 2

I am trying to achieve this with a query like:
SELECT pid,
COUNT(CASE WHEN status=3 THEN 1 END) AS is_3
FROM A
GROUP BY pid
ORDER BY id desc
LIMIT 5;

Note that I try to get the last 5 rows for a given pid by ordering by id, because id is a sequence here.
But I get an Error ERROR:  column "A.id" must appear in the GROUP BY clause or be used in an aggregate function. Obviously I'm terrible at SQL. Any thoughts on how to best achieve this performance-oriented if possible ?
Thanks

A: you can use a window function to get the row number (similar to aggregate but not actually), then filter
select pid, sum(case when status=3 then 1 else 0 end) as status_3_cnt
from (
    select *, row_number() over (partition by pid order by id desc)
    from your_table
)
where row_number<=5
group by 1

more about window functions in this article

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A favorite qualitative optics demonstration I perform in introductory physics classes makes use of students' eyeglasses to introduce converging and diverging lenses. Taking on the persona of a magician, I walk to the back of the classroom and approach a student wearing glasses. The top part of Fig. 1 shows a glasses-wearing student who is farsighted in her left eye and has a slight astigmatism in her right eye.


With deep respect, the family of Rose (Dascanio) Branciforte, of Newfield Street, Middletown, announces her passing on Dec. 19, 2009.
She was predeceased by her husband of 75 years, Carmelo J., and a son, Salvatore.
She is survived by a daughter, Anna Mae Olesen of Canton; two granddaughters, Tracey Arnone and her husband, Michael, and Alyssa Latham; two great-grandsons, Blake and Ryan Arnone.
Funeral services and burial are private and at the convenience of the family.
The family wishes to extend deep gratitude to Middlesex Hospice and Palliative Care, her nurse, Linda, and her amazing caregiver, Susan.
Arrangements are under the direction of D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 S. Main St., Middletown.


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Archbishop of Dublin
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"Parishes will work diligently to observe the new norms to ensure people can attend Mass safely," said Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
Joy at Church reopening tinged with disappointment at 50 worshiper limitation
"We will now be in the dreadful position of having to turn some people away from Mass once 50 people are already present," said Fr Tim Hazelwood of the Association of Catholic Priests.
Archbishops meet with An Taoiseach to discuss safe return to public worship
"The protection of life and the common good are guiding principles as we continue planning for safe and responsible return to Mass and sacraments," said Archbishop Eamon Martin.
Archbishop Martin takes to YouTube to post a Message of Hope
"Even in the current situation where the Holy Week liturgies will be celebrated behind closed doors, we can find in our hearts ways to celebrate the mystery of Christ's death and Resurrection," says Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
Blessed John Sullivan – a model of an ecumenical saint
"Catholics must learn from the faith and the expressions of faith and holiness in other Churches," says Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin.
Dublin Archdiocese issues guidelines to prevent spread of flu and deadly coronavirus
"As a community of faith, we need to take proper care of ourselves. We must take care not to spread the flu," says Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
Archbishop horrified at 'traces of racism' among Christian believers in Dublin
The terms 'refugee' and 'asylum seeker' should only arouse heartfelt concern in the Christian heart, says Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
One year on, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin reflects on Papal visit
"The Church must learn anew the ability to speak the things of God – not to flee from the realities of life, but to challenge the men and women of our time and the culture of our time to become the seedbed of a new humanity."
Archbishop condemns knife violence following funeral of stab victim
"Once again, I am shocked and saddened to see further incidents of senseless stabbings and knife crimes – especially among young people – in our city and in our country and in other countries."
Prayers for Lyra McKee at Way of the Cross in the Phoenix Park
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Sacraments are not conveyor belts but moments of faith
Archdiocese of Dublin seeks the advice of parents, guardians, teachers and parish personnel to improve the preparation and celebration of the sacraments.
Our world begs for unity, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis gives the homily at the service marking the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches.
Archbishop saddened by negative portrayal of church work for the sick
"So many anonymous men and women religious brought dedication and innovation in health care and society owes them a debt of gratitude."
Griffith College honour local boy, Diarmuid Martin
"The values which impregnated my life were the values which I inherited from the people of this part of Dublin," says Archbishop.
Pope confirms date & theme for World Meeting of Families
9th World Meeting of Families will be held in Dublin from 22 to 26 August 2018 with the theme 'The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World'.
Last 30 NBSCCCI safeguarding reports published
"One case stands out as being shocking. The NBSCCCI believes considerable work needs to be undertaken by the Order to acknowledge the serious damage caused."
Illness can be a way to draw nearer to God: Pope
Dublin conference today marking World Day of the Sick is 'thank you' to Lourdes volunteers for their support and help throughout the year.
Rediscover true meaning of 'Chancing your arm'
'We need to let those who are new citizens to this bickering Ireland look critically at us and help us to become a rather different Ireland': Archbishop Jackson.
Prayerful condolences on death of Bishop O'Mahony
Auxilary bishop was one of those most strongly criticised in the Murphy Report over his handling of allegations of clerical sexual abuse.
Culture Night to explain role of priests in 1916 Rising
Twenty priests from ten parishes were involved in ministering to those caught up in the events of Easter week on both sides of the divide.
PP warns only catholic parents can choose to divest
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Synod without married laity will lack authority: ACI
"Priests who left the Church to marry should be invited back and would bring the experience of marriage to their ministry."
70 new catechumens: "discreet signs of hope"
There are many examples of renewal in the Church in Ireland today Archbishop of Dublin suggests.
Book celebrates life of retired CofI Archbishop
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Light ray refract due to change of speed of light.
medium to another medium is refraction.
When light ray travel from a denser medium to a less dense medium. Total Internal reflection Complete reflection of an incident ray of light . speed of light decreases thus light ray will bends towards the normal. When light ray travel from a less dense medium to a denser medium. speed of light increases thus light ray will bends away from the normal. Normal Imaginary line perpendicular to the surface of reflection Angle of incidence Angle between the incident ray and the normal Angle of reflection Angle between the reflected ray and the normal Angle of refraction Angle between the refracted ray and the normal Refractive index of a Ratio of speed of light in medium vacuum to speed of light in medium Critical Angle Angle of incidence in denser medium for which angle of refraction in less dense medium is 90 degrees.
within a denser medium surrounded by less dense medium when the incident angle is greater than critical angle Speed of light 3.00 x 10 ^ 8 m/s .


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Q: Lagrange multipliers to find min/max with parabola
Use Lagrange multipliers to find extreme values of $f(x, y) = x^2 + y^2$ on part of parabola $y = x^2 - 1, -2 \le x \le 2$

I got the equations

$$\left\{\begin{matrix}
2x = \lambda(-2x)\\
2y = \lambda\\
y  - x^2 = -1
\end{matrix}\right.$$

Using the equation $\nabla f = \lambda \nabla g$
From this I see (system of equations):

$y = \frac{\lambda}{2}$, $\{x = 0$, or,  $\lambda = 0\}$, and $x = \pm \sqrt{\frac{\lambda}{2} + 1}$ (using last eq and solving for $x$)

Critical points of $f$ is $(0, 0)$
Using the lambda equations, we see possible points $(0, -1), (-1, 0), (1, 0)$
Using the edges of $g$, we get the points $(-2, 3), (2, 3)$
So the set finally is
$\{(0, 0), (-2, 3), (2, 3), (0, -1), (-1, 0), (1, 0)\}$
I get max = $13$ [correct]
I get min = 0 [wrong]
The minimum is supposed to be 3/4.
Can you help me out?

A: $$2x = \lambda (-2x)$$
$$2y=\lambda$$
$$y-x^2=-1$$
Case $1$: If $x=0$, $y=-1$.
Case $2$: If $x \neq 0$, $\lambda = -1$ from the first equation, hence $y=-\frac{1}{2}$, $x^2=\frac12$, hence $x=\pm\frac1{\sqrt2}$.
Can you find the minimum and maximum now?
Comment about your working:
From $$2x=\lambda(-2x)$$
We have $$2x(1+\lambda)=0$$
The right conclusion can be $x=0$ or $\lambda = -1$.

A: Alternatively (graphical method): Consider the contour curve:
$$x^2+y^2=z,$$
which is a circle center $(0,0)$ and the radius $\sqrt{z}.$
Hence the largest circle intersecting the parabola is through the points $(-2,3), (2,3)$ and the smallest circle is through the vertex of the parabola $(0,-1)$ or the tangent to parabola and the circle (which is a little challenging).


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Do steroids help patients with septic shock? Despite its simplicity, this question has proven difficult to answer. The answer is complicated by several elements of the details - what steroid are you using? At what dose? Infusion or a bolus dosing? As you can see, this simple, black and white question quickly gets complicated and shaded grey.
Several studies have attempted to answer the question. The initial trial to recommend steroids for septic shock was by Schumer in 1976. This methodologically flawed combination retrospective-prospective study showed an absolute difference in mortality of ~28% in both the prospective and retrospective study arms. From there, several other studies and meta-analyses have challenged their use, showing either no benefit or harm.[2,3] As a resident I remember reading CORTICUS  and thinking "steroids don't seem to save lives, but they do seem to reverse shock, which 'aint so bad." So the idea of using steroids in refractory shock cases seemed to make sense to me.
Enter the ADRENAL trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2018.
Design: Multicenter, double-blind, parallel-group, randomized, controlled trial involving 3,658 patients.
Population: Patients greater than 18 years old with mechanical ventilation, documented or strong suspicion for infection with 2+ SIRS criteria and who had been on vasopressors/ionotopes for >4 hours.
Exclusion: Patients receiving steroids (for some reason other than septic shock) or etomidate, were considered likely to die from preexisting condition within 90 days, had cerebral malaria, had strongyloids or met inclusion criteria for >24 hours.
Intervention: Hydrocortisone 200 mg infusion over 24 hours for maximum of 7 days or until ICU discharge (no taper).
Secondary Outcome(s): Death from any cause at 28 days, time to resolution of shock, recurrence of shock, length of ICU stay, frequency and duration of mechanical ventilation, frequency and duration of treatment with renal replacement therapy (RRT), incidence of fungemia or bacteremia, and receipt of blood transfusion in the ICU.
Our Conclusions: A continuous infusion of hydrocortisone decreased length of shock and mechanical ventilation, but did not decrease mortality.
1. Schumer W. Steroids in the treatment of clinical septic shock. Ann Surg. 1976 Sep;184(3):333-41.
2. Lefering R, Neugebauer EA. Steroid controversy in sepsis and septic shock: a meta-analysis. Crit Care Med. 1995 Jul;23(7):1294-303.
3. Cronin L, et al. Corticosteroid treatment for sepsis: a critical appraisal and meta-analysis of the literature. Crit Care Med. 1995 Aug;23(8):1430-9.
4. Sprung CL, et al; CORTICUS Study Group. Hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic shock. N Engl J Med. 2008 Jan 10;358(2):111-24. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa071366.
5. Venkatesh B, et al. Adjunctive glucocorticoid therapy in patients with septic shock. N Engl J Med. 2018 Mar 1;378(9):797-808.


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The Nothing Ventured campaign is a solo and unsupported endeavour, comprising of physical and mental challenges in two of mother nature's most testing environments.
TALISKER WHISKY ATLANTIC CHALLENGE
The Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge is known as the world's toughest ocean row. Covering more than 3000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean. The solo crossing will take between 40-100 days.
The MDS is a multi-day 'ultra-marathon' run in six days over a course of approximately 156 miles (254km). This gruelling multi-stage race take place in one of the world's most inhospitable climates – the Sahara Desert.
NOTHING VENTURED 2022
RACE SUMMARY
jamie carr
Jamie is a 29-year-old football coach, living and working in the UK. Although born and bred in a small seaside town in Dublin, Ireland, Jamie has no maritime experience. This is him stepping well and truly out of his comfort zone. This will be the challenge of a lifetime.
OBJECTIVE 01
By raising £50,000 for charities that provides SUPPORT, HOPE and FUN to the lives of children all- over the world.
TO Inspire
The next GENERATION and demonstrate the importance of having the COURAGE to try.
My perceived PHYSICAL and MENTAL limits when tested far beyond anything I have undertaken before.
cHARITY 01.
Cancer Fund for Children provides support to children diagnosed with cancer and their families by offering vital therapeutic short breaks at Daisy Lodge.
However, for every family we can support, there are six more we cannot help due to the demand for our service. Therefore, we are building a much needed second Daisy Lodge in Co Mayo, Ireland.
City in the Community is Manchester City's Official Foundation. Reaching 40,000 people each season, CITC proudly offers eighteen different projects for participants in Greater Manchester. Jamie's incredible fundraising will support City in the Community's new mental health project, City Thrive.
City Thrive harnesses the power of football to help provide support for thousands of people aged 14 to 25. A dedicated team has developed a new mental health curriculum, blending specially adapted football sessions with one-to-one mentoring and group workshops on mental health awareness, to improve mental wellbeing.
Sponsorship is crucial to the success of this challenge, thanks to the following for their support.
Follow me for latest news & journey progress
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© 2020 Nothing Ventured Campaign. All Rights Reserved.
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Another big group of dolphins had just surfaced alongside our moving vessel —leaping and splashing and calling mysteriously back and forth in their squeally, whistly way, with many babies swift alongside their mothers. And this time, confined to just the surface of such deep and lovely lives, I was becoming unsatisfied. I wanted to know what they were experiencing, and why to us they feel so compelling and so—close. This time I allowed myself to ask them the question that for a scientist is forbidden fruit: Who are you? Scientists usually steer firmly from questions about the inner lives of animals. Surely they have inner lives of some sort. But like a child who is admonished that what they really want to ask is impolite, a young scientist is taught that the animal mind—if there is such—is unknowable. Permissible questions are "it" questions: about where it lives, what it eats, what it does when danger threatens, how it breeds. But always forbidden—always forbidden—is the one question that might open the door to the interior: Who? There are good reasons to avoid so fraught an inquiry and the cans of worms such a door could open. But the barrier between humans and animals is artificial, because humans are animals. And now, watching these dolphins, I was tired of being so artificially polite; I wanted more intimacy. I felt time slipping for both of us, and I did not want to risk having to say good-bye and realizing that I'd never really said hello. During the cruise I'd been reading about elephants, and elephant minds were on my own mind as I wondered about the dolphins and watched them pacing fluidly and freely in their ocean realm. When a poacher kills an elephant, he doesn't just kill the elephant who dies. The family may lose the crucial memory of their elder matriarch, who knew where to travel during the very toughest years of drought to reach the food and water that would allow them to continue living. Thus one bullet may, years later, bring more deaths. Watching dolphins while thinking of elephants, what I realized is: when others recognize and depend on certain individuals, when a death makes the difference for individuals who survive, when relationships define us, we have traveled across a certain blurry boundary in the history of life on Earth—"it" has become "who." "Who" animals know who they are; they know who their family and friends are. They know their enemies. They make strategic alliances and cope with chronic rivalries. They aspire to higher rank and wait for their chance to challenge the existing order. Their status affects their offspring's prospects. Their life follows the arc of a career. Personal relationships define them. Sound familiar? Of course. "They" includes us. But a vivid, familiar life is not the domain of humans alone. We look at the world through our own eyes, naturally. But by looking from the inside out, we see an inside-out world. This book takes the perspective of the world outside us—a world in which humans are not the measure of all things, a human race among other races. To understand anything, really, one must go deep, to the roots. In our estrangement from nature we have severed our sense of the community of life and lost touch with the experience of other animals. So while I went in search of particular "who" animals, I delved into new findings about thought, emotion, and consciousness that apply to many animals. And because everything about life occurs along a sliding scale, understanding the human animal becomes easier in context, seeing our human thread woven into the living web among the strands of so many others. This project differs from other "animal thinking" books in one fundamental way. I'd intended to take a bit of a break from my usual writing about conservation issues, to circle back to my first love: simply seeing what animals do, and asking why they do it. I traveled to observe some of the most protected creatures in the world—elephants of Amboseli in Kenya, wolves of Yellowstone in the United States, and killer whales in the waters of the Pacific Northwest—yet in each place I found the animals feeling human pressures that directly affect what they do, where they go, how long they live, and how their families fare. So in this book we encounter the minds of other animals and we listen—to what they need us to hear. The story that tells itself is not just what's at stake but who is at stake. The greatest realization is that all life is one. I was seven years old when my father and I fixed up a small shed in our Brooklyn yard and got some homing pigeons. Watching how they built nests in their cubbyholes, seeing them courting, arguing, caring for their babies, flying off and faithfully returning, how they needed food, water, a home, and one another, I realized that they lived in their apartments just as we lived in ours. Just like us, but in a different way. Over my lifetime, living with, studying, and working with many other animals in their world and ours has only broadened and deepened —and reaffirmed—my impression of our shared life. That's the impression I'll endeavor to share with you in the pages that follow.
Carl Safina explores how humans are changing the living world. His work connects scientific understanding with a moral call to action. His writing has won a MacArthur "genius" prize; Pew and Guggenheim Fellowships; book awards from Lannan, Orion, and the National Academies; and the John Burroughs, James Beard, and George Rabb medals. He holds the Endowed Chair for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University and is founder of the not-for-profit Safina Center. Carl's most recent book is Beyond Words; What Animals Think and Feel.


Samsung has just launch the new CDMA mobile Phone in India, dubbed as mPower Txt M369. Samsung mPower Txt M369 comes with Live TV, QWERTY keypad and EVDO connectivity for high speed internet features. Samsung mPower Txt M369 CDMA mobile phone also features OMH capabilities (OMH technology provides flexibility to users to use the same handset for any of the CDMA service provider). EVDO allows 3G connectivity through WiFi, Live TV provides up to 50 channels on Mobile, and OMH allows users flexibility to change their carrier.
Samsung mPower Txt M369 is a social networking integrated CDMA mobile phone. It is a A full QWERTY keypad mobile phone with 2.2-inch QVGA display with 320×240 pixels of screen resolution, a 2MP camera, Video recording, FM Radio with recording, 3.5mm audio jack, Java, Mobile tracker, & Document Viewer, Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi connectivity, 104MB internal memory and support External memory up to 16GB. It measures 112x 60.95 X 11.96mm. It is used as 3G Wireless Modem For High Speed Internet Access. Samsung mPower Txt M369 is equipped with standard Li-Ion 1000mAh battery with 4.5 hours of talk time.
Does this phone got email feature?


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Q: Looping through file extensions, excel vba I am using an Array of File extensions and looping through a folder of workbooks. The code is naming Sheet(1).name="MyName"
I notice that even though "*.xlsm" is not in the array, it is still opening and naming the sheet.

Here's the code. Can anybody see if they get the same problem and are able to solve it.
Sub LoopThroughFolder()

    Dim MyFile As String, Str As String, MyDir As String, Wb As Workbook
    Dim Rws As Long, Rng As Range
    Dim fExt, ext
    Set Wb = ThisWorkbook
    'change the address to suite
    MyDir = "C:\TestWorkBookLoop\"
    ChDir MyDir
    Application.ScreenUpdating = 0
    Application.DisplayAlerts = 0
    fExt = Array("*.xlsx", "*.xls")    'file extensions, set the file extensions of the files to move

    For Each ext In fExt    'loop through file extensions
        MyFile = Dir(MyDir & ext)

        Do While MyFile <> ""
            Workbooks.Open (MyFile)
            Sheets(1).Name = "MySheet"

            With ActiveWorkbook
                .Save
                .Close
            End With

            MyFile = Dir()
        Loop
    Next ext
End Sub

A: The legacy short (8.3) file name for HELLO.ABCD would look something like ABCDEF~1.ABC - see the extension is truncated to 3 characters.
In your case GET.XLSM would be ABCDEF~1.XLS and this 8.3 form is also matched by the Win32 API FindFirstFile (which is what Dir() calls under the hood) when you specify *.XLS
Just filter out the exceptions in you loop with
If Not UCase$(MyFile) Like "*.XLSM" Then
    ....

A: While Alex has solved your query, I have updated your code below to

*

*ensure it handles all excel file types

*handle the sheet name already existing (else your code will error out)

*cleanup and properly use variables

*restore events at close
Sub LoopThroughFolder()

Dim Wb As Workbook
Dim MyFile As String
Dim MyDir As String
Dim StrFile As String

MyDir = "C:\temp\"
ChDir MyDir

With Application
    .ScreenUpdating = False
    .DisplayAlerts = False
End With

StrFile = "*.xls*"

MyFile = Dir(MyDir & StrFile)
    Do While Len(MyFile) > 0
        If MyFile Like "*.xlsx" Or MyFile Like "*.xlx" Then
            Set Wb = Workbooks.Open(MyFile)
            On Error Resume Next
            Wb.Sheets(1).Name = "MySheet"
            On Error GoTo 0

            Wb.Save
            Wb.Close False
        End If
        MyFile = Dir()
    Loop

With Application
    .ScreenUpdating = True
    .DisplayAlerts = True
End With

End Sub


Destination Spas don't come much better than Chiva Som. It prides itself on being a truly International Health Resort located in one of Thailand's thriving destinations in Hua Hin. On my arrival I was welcomed into a lounge overlooking a truly beautiful landscape view. Within no time my schedule for the afternoon had been arranged, with the first of three wellness consultations to reflect on my personal health.
I stayed in an Ocean View room, the smallest of all room types; ideal for a single traveller but sufficient for two, located close to the large pool and beach (see resort map), and right next to the spa and restaurants. The rooms had everything I wanted - gown, robe, daily fresh fruit, and everything else you would expect from a prestigious resort. All other room types are individually separated around the grounds for privacy and quietness.
There are two types of stays at Chiva Som; the first is a credit-based stay for 3 nights or more offering a daily massage and credit which you can spend on treatments of your choice, or the second is a programme that's based around a wellness theme such as Fit for Life or Weight Management. When you choose a programme at Chiva Som, you're not bound by it, as your first consultation you give the opportunity to select the best programme for you or swap treatments if you choose or agree with recommendations made. I chose Natural Healing which was also recommended by my Wellness Advisor, and although chosen, I swapped specific treatments and upgraded some.
I recommend making the most of the complimentary consultations for physical, skin, facial, fitness and hair tests. Recommendations are made for each respective area in ways to promote better health and reduce signs of ageing - the most interesting I found was the skin facial analysis that showed 8 different aspects of the skin to measure its health and youthfulness. You can view the style of the skin analysis results here. Chiva Som knew no boundaries when it came to beauty treatments; it offered an astounding range of modern technology with over a dozen pieces of equipment ranging from winkle reduction and red vein removal.
I was amazed by how spectacular the resort was, with beautiful architecture and stunning high glass walls to fresh flowers scattered all around giving off a pleasant natural scent. It's ideally situated beside the beach and close to the main market of Hua Hin; I felt the freedom to wander out of the resort to the beach and town, with complimentary shuttles to and from the town throughout each day, the easy access to come and go and with security and privacy a high priority, made me feel relaxed. The beach is so vast you can walk for hours in either direction; the tide moves out up to 100m and in up to the exit steps. At night I really enjoyed sitting outside and just listening to the sound of the ocean.
Alongside my wellness programme the weekly schedule of classes was superb with excellent variety (I counted 41 different types of classes), ranging from Tai Chi and yoga in the morning, to cooking classes and fitness classes such as Thai boxing and TRX suspension training, to some I had never even heard of before such as Gyrokinesis (incorporating yoga, dance, gymnastics an Tai Chi), making it an ideal choice for a luxury fitness holiday.
In the early mornings I usually went to Tai Chi followed by yoga before indulging in some well-earned breakfast. Classes were all 45 minutes, giving me enough time to do classes side-by-side - on one day I managed 5 classes! (Although one was a fruit carving class). Every day offered a new set of classes to attend and the choice meant I always had something to do; the teachers were very experienced and professional. Daily schedules for the next day were always delivered to my door in the evenings as a reminder of my wellness programme schedule.
If you're looking for an unrivalled spa holiday in Thailand, Chiva Som is unquestionably close to perfection. On arrival I had a photo taken of me so the staff could recognise me, who had not yet met me. The spa is split into male and female areas each with their own FAR infrared sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, plunge pool and relaxation area. I either arrived early or stayed for a while after a treatment to enjoy the peacefulness facilities I could only dream of having at my local gym. My favourite treatments included the invigorating massage, traditional Thai massage and acupuncture. I tried Aquatic Therapy (Watsu) treatment; a passive technique using the buoyancy of the water to support me while I was gently stretched, and drifted through the water sending me into deep relaxation.
The facilities were second to none and offered absolutely everything from a Pilates studio, dance studio, kinesis room, bathing pavilion, multiple outdoor pavilions for holistic classes, watsu, fitness centre, massage pavilions, library, separate male and female spa areas and swimming pools. The facilities don't stop there, with extensive spa and hydrotherapy options located in either the spa or the bathing pavilion, Chiva Som is a complete and comprehensive wellness destination.
The staff were attentive and unobtrusive, they gave me the space I desired and were willing to get whatever I wanted. They were very friendly and knew suitable levels of English and by the end of my stay I'd naturally built some rapport with many of them. By the end I was sad to say goodbye. Some luxury resorts have staff that surround you but here the space to breathe was well balanced. My stay happened to be during the Thai New Year, Songkran, and all the staff celebrated with the guests with a parade and traditional water throwing at each other. Then at night it was celebrated with a special outdoor buffet with all the tastiest Thai food you could imagine!
Dining offered two choices; one for international cuisine located in the main building (the Emerald Room), and the second offered Thai cuisine that overlooked the beach by the pool (Taste of Siam). The Thai food was absolutely delicious, so most of my time was spent indulging at the outdoor restaurant. The food was excellent at both restaurants, with menus for all three meals including a buffet for breakfast and lunch. There was a singles' table where I usually met and spoke to some of the visiting master practitioners, of which at least 5 differing experts were available, usually in unique and rare areas such as oriental and occidental healing, Pilates method for mental and physical training, and classical homeopathy and energy healings, which gave even more diversity to Chiva Som's wellness offerings.
After dinner I relished retiring to the Emeralds lounge after an active day (and relaxing) to listen to the live pianist where I played chess and gave my body its deserved opportunity to rejuvenate, or occasionally I would watch a DVD from their enormous collection of films in my room.
By the end of my week-long stay I found a new level of fitness and well-being I hadn't experienced before by combining the wellness holiday elements of the Natural Healing programme and the fitness classes throughout the week. What I thought was incredible was the sheer comprehensiveness of health and wellness treatments available. With 70 treatments rooms and an unmatched variety of treatments, if you're looking for a one-stop healthy holiday, this is the place for you.
Chiva Som is a truly world-class experience and one that I personally rated as one of the best as it maintains its status internationally and quite rightly so.


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package org.apache.tinkerpop.gremlin.object.reflect;

import org.apache.tinkerpop.gremlin.object.model.DefaultValue;
import org.apache.tinkerpop.gremlin.object.structure.Element;
import org.javatuples.Pair;

import java.lang.reflect.Field;
import java.time.Instant;
import java.util.Date;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;
import java.util.function.Function;

import lombok.SneakyThrows;

/**
 * {@link Primitives} helps us work with properties whose type is a primitive, or a wrapper thereof.
 * It also handles conversions between various formats of time-based properties, and default values
 * for various primitive types.
 *
 * <p>
 * It is important to know which properties are treated as primitive by the graph system, so that
 * the object graph can pass them as-is to the traversal. If a graph system defines custom primitive
 * types, they may register them here using the {@link #registerPrimitiveClass} method.
 *
 * @author Karthick Sankarachary (http://github.com/karthicks)
 */
@SuppressWarnings({"rawtypes", "PMD.AvoidUsingShortType"})
public final class Primitives {

  /**
   * If false, then primitive fields that are {@code PrimaryKey} or {@code OrderingKey} cannot be
   * stored using the primitive default values.
   */
  public static boolean allowDefaultKeys = true;

  /**
   * What is the primitive value for the primitive classes that we know of?
   */
  private static final Map<Class, Object> PRIMITIVE_DEFAULTS = new HashMap<>();

  /**
   * How can one parse a primitive value from the string specified in {@link DefaultValue#value()}?
   */
  private static final Map<Class, Function<String, ?>> STRING_CONVERTERS = new HashMap<>();

  /**
   * How do we go from one type of time class to another?
   */
  private static final Map<Pair<Class, Class>, Function<Object, Object>> TIME_CONVERTERS =
      new HashMap<>();

  static {
    // Register the known primitive types and default values thereof.
    registerPrimitiveClass(boolean.class, false);
    registerPrimitiveClass(byte.class, 0xB);
    registerPrimitiveClass(char.class, '\u0000');
    registerPrimitiveClass(double.class, 0D);
    registerPrimitiveClass(float.class, 0F);
    registerPrimitiveClass(int.class, 0);
    registerPrimitiveClass(long.class, 0L);
    registerPrimitiveClass(short.class, 0);
    registerPrimitiveClass(Boolean.class, false);
    registerPrimitiveClass(Byte.class, 0xB);
    registerPrimitiveClass(Character.class, '\u0000');
    registerPrimitiveClass(Double.class, 0D);
    registerPrimitiveClass(Float.class, 0F);
    registerPrimitiveClass(Integer.class, 0);
    registerPrimitiveClass(Long.class, 0L);
    registerPrimitiveClass(Short.class, 0);
    registerPrimitiveClass(Void.class);
    registerPrimitiveClass(String.class, "");
    registerPrimitiveClass(Date.class, new Date(0));
    registerPrimitiveClass(Instant.class, Instant.ofEpochMilli(0));

    // Register the string parsers for the known primitive types.
    registerStringConverters(byte.class, Byte::parseByte);
    registerStringConverters(char.class, string -> string.charAt(0));
    registerStringConverters(double.class, Double::parseDouble);
    registerStringConverters(float.class, Float::parseFloat);
    registerStringConverters(int.class, Integer::parseInt);
    registerStringConverters(long.class, Long::parseLong);
    registerStringConverters(short.class, Short::parseShort);
    registerStringConverters(Byte.class, Byte::parseByte);
    registerStringConverters(Character.class, string -> string.charAt(0));
    registerStringConverters(Double.class, Double::parseDouble);
    registerStringConverters(Float.class, Float::parseFloat);
    registerStringConverters(Integer.class, Integer::parseInt);
    registerStringConverters(Long.class, Long::parseLong);
    registerStringConverters(Short.class, Short::parseShort);
    registerStringConverters(String.class, Function.identity());

    // Register the time converters for the know time types.
    registerTimeConverters(Date.class, Date.class, Function.identity());
    registerTimeConverters(Date.class, Instant.class, value -> toInstant((Date) value));
    registerTimeConverters(Instant.class, Date.class, value -> toDate((Instant) value));
    registerTimeConverters(Instant.class, Instant.class, Function.identity());
    registerTimeConverters(Long.class, Date.class, value -> toDate((Long) value));
    registerTimeConverters(Long.class, Instant.class, value -> toInstant((Long) value));
    registerTimeConverters(Date.class, Long.class, value -> toEpoch((Date) value));
    registerTimeConverters(Instant.class, Long.class, value -> toEpoch((Instant) value));
  }

  private Primitives() {}

  public static void registerPrimitiveClass(Class primitiveClass) {
    registerPrimitiveClass(primitiveClass, null);
  }

  @SneakyThrows
  public static void registerPrimitiveClass(Class primitiveClass, Object primitiveDefault) {
    PRIMITIVE_DEFAULTS.put(primitiveClass, primitiveDefault);
  }

  @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
  public static <P> void registerStringConverters(Class<P> primitiveClass,
      Function<String, P> stringConverter) {
    STRING_CONVERTERS.put(primitiveClass, stringConverter);
  }

  @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
  public static void registerTimeConverters(Class sourceTimeClass, Class targetTimeClass,
      Function<Object, Object> timeConverter) {
    TIME_CONVERTERS.put(new Pair(sourceTimeClass, targetTimeClass), timeConverter);
  }

  public static boolean isPrimitive(Field field) {
    return isPrimitive(field.getType());
  }

  public static boolean isPrimitive(Class clazz) {
    return clazz.isEnum() || clazz.isPrimitive() || PRIMITIVE_DEFAULTS.containsKey(clazz);
  }

  public static boolean isPrimitiveDefault(Field field, Object value) {
    return value == null || (isPrimitive(field) && PRIMITIVE_DEFAULTS.get(field.getType())
        .equals(value));
  }

  public static Object asPrimitiveType(Field field, String defaultValue) {
    Function<String, ?> stringConverter = STRING_CONVERTERS.get(field.getType());
    return (stringConverter != null) ? stringConverter.apply(defaultValue) : null;
  }

  /**
   * The given object is considered to be "missing", in the sense that it does not have a value, if
   * it is {@code null} or it's a default primitive value, and {@link #allowDefaultKeys} is false.
   */
  public static boolean isMissing(Object object) {
    if (object == null) {
      return true;
    }
    if (allowDefaultKeys) {
      return false;
    }
    Class objectClass = object.getClass();
    Object defaultValue = PRIMITIVE_DEFAULTS.get(objectClass);
    return object.equals(defaultValue);
  }

  public static boolean isTimeType(Class clazz) {
    return clazz.equals(Date.class) || clazz.equals(Instant.class) || clazz.equals(Long.class);
  }

  public static Date toDate(long epoch) {
    return toDate(epoch, TimeUnit.MILLISECONDS);
  }

  public static Date toDate(long epoch, TimeUnit timeUnit) {
    return new Date(timeUnit.toMillis(epoch));
  }

  public static long toEpoch(Date date) {
    return date.getTime();
  }

  public static Instant toInstant(long epoch) {
    return Instant.ofEpochMilli(epoch);
  }

  public static long toEpoch(Instant instant) {
    return instant.toEpochMilli();
  }

  public static Instant toInstant(Date date) {
    return date.toInstant();
  }

  public static Date toDate(Instant instant) {
    return Date.from(instant);
  }

  /**
   * Convert the given time value to an instance of the target time type.
   */
  @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
  public static <T> T toTimeType(Object timeValue, Class<T> targetTimeType) {
    Class valueClass = timeValue.getClass();
    Function<Object, Object> timeConverter =
        TIME_CONVERTERS.get(new Pair(valueClass, targetTimeType));
    if (timeConverter == null) {
      throw Element.Exceptions.invalidTimeType(targetTimeType, timeValue);
    }
    return (T) timeConverter.apply(timeValue);
  }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Finished design size 31.9cm x 18.9cm (12.6" x 7.4"). Kit contains chart, instructions, needle, 14 Count Aida fabric and 21 DMC stranded cotton threads pre-sorted onto thread cards.
Finished design size 31.9cm x 18.9cm (12.6" x 7.4"). Contains chart and instructions. NOTE fabric and threads are not included.