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Around Town and Holiday22 Aug 2011 03:23 pm
Lady Gaga Set to Design Barneys Christmas Windows in NYC
Fashion pop icon Lady Gaga and her creative team is set to design the famed Christmas Windows at Barney's Madison Avenue store this holiday season. Gaga will bring her interpretation of Santa's workshop to all of the windows on the eight floor as well as part of the windows on the fifth floor. Some Gaga designed stocking stuffers will also be available with 25% of the proceeds being donated to charity.
"Lady Gaga is a rare cultural phenomenon, not only because of her exceptional talents as a singer, songwriter and performer, but also with regard to her support of equality and individuality and status as a fashion icon … As a New York City landmark, we wanted to celebrate Lady Gaga as a fellow New Yorker and amazing talent," said Mark Lee, Barneys New York CEO.
Barney's popular Christmas Windows will be on view beginning mid-November thru the holiday season.
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Coming to Times Square for "Christmas in August"
MSG Entertainment has announced that this year's holiday preview event "Christmas in August," featuring the Radio City Rockettes, will be held in Times Square Aug. 11.
The holiday kickoff event is set to begin at 11 am with Santa and the world famous Rockettes arriving in the heart of Times Square aboard a double-decker Gray Line bus, as featured in the scene "New York at Christmas."
The free to the public Times Square event will feature a selection of new Rockette elements, including new Rockette choreography, new music and a new Rockette costume in celebration of the upcoming 2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. In addition, new Christmas Spectacular imagery will be unveiled when surrounding digital outdoor boards are activated creating a whimsical winter wonderland in the midst of the heat of August. Audiences will have the opportunity to become a part of the holiday festivities through interactive on-site activities highlighting the new production elements.
Additionally, in celebration of "Christmas in August," Christmas Spectacular Facebook fans will receive the first gift of the season with an online sweepstakes, "I like Christmas." 2,011 Facebook entries or "likes" will unlock $2,011 in Christmas cash for one Spectacular fan and secondary prizes will be awarded. The campaign will begin August 11 and continue through August 31 encouraging Facebook fans to show how much they "Like Christmas" and help kick off the season of giving.
The 2011 production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, will be the most dynamic production to grace the Great Stage in the show's 79-year history. America's favorite holiday show is about to re-define Spectacular featuring a new 3DLive video game adventure, new Rockette performances, new musical compositions and heartwarming songs, dazzling new costumes and state-of-the-art technology alongside cherished numbers that have been featured in the show since 1933. Using cutting edge technology, audiences will be part of an immersive holiday experience, as scenery extends beyond the stage transforming the interior of Radio City into a magical canvas. The 2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular will captivate audiences with the new state-of-the-art technology enhancements while still honoring the traditions steeped in the show.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular will run from November 11, 2011 through January 2, 2012. For more information and tickets, visit www.radiocitychristmas.com.
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Calendar of Events and Holiday27 Oct 2010 02:13 pm
Camels, Donkeys and Sheep Arrive at Radio City Music Hall
Diane Malone
The holiday season has begun at Radio City when camels, donkeys and sheep arrived yesterday, October 26, to join the Rockettes for their first day of rehearsal. The furry 4–legged stars, include two camels, two sheep and a donkey and are featured in the "Living Nativity" scene which has been performed in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular since 1933.
The 2010 Radio City Spectacular begins November 5 and runs thru December 30 at Radio City Music Hall. The annual 90 minute holiday show features the world-famous Radio City Rockettes thrilling the audience with their highlight legendary precision act "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" among other flawless and colorful dance numbers. Ticket prices range from $45.00 up to $250.00. Visit Radio City Music Hall online for more information.
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2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular Kick-Off
by Diane Malone
The Radio City Rockettes joined Santa, on August 12th, to Kick-off the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The coast-to-coast kick-line featured the iconic Rockettes kicking off in eight of the 26 cities in which the annual Christmas Spectacular will play this season. Hosted by WPLJ's Race Taylor, the live performance took place in front of Radio City Music Hall, and concluded with invited guests joining the Rockettes in their legendary kick-line. The annual "Kick Across America" celebration benefits deserving families in experiencing the magic of the annual Christmas Spectacular.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes, will run from November 5 through December 30 2010. Visit Radio City Music Hall for more information.
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Jose Mourinho has reportedly outlined his transfer plans to Ed Woodward.
The former Chelsea boss moved one step closer to Old Trafford last night after apparently agreeing personal terms with the club.
And the Mirror claim he has told United's executive vice-chairman he wants to sign a new centre-back, right midfielder, central midfielder and centre-forward.
The Special One is also said to want a "captain" in central midfield.
Mourinho will face competition in his pursuit of John Stones, according to the Daily Mail.
The 53-year-old is said to still be keen on the Everton defender after failing to sign him for Chelsea last summer.
But Manchester City are understood to be leading the race to sign the 21-year-old.
Stones was recently named in Roy Hodgson's provisional England squad for Euro 2016.
Mourinho will offer Ryan Giggs a role managing United's Under-21 side, according to the Mirror.
The Old Trafford icon is reportedly set to reject the job, apparently seeing it as a step down after assisting Louis van Gaal and David Moyes in recent years.
United chiefs are desperate to keep their most decorated player at the club.
But he looks ready to end his 29-year association with the Red Devils to become a manager in his own right.


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Surrounded by his own wonderland of microphones and recording mixers in the living room of his home studio, David Farquhar has taken his passion for audio dramas to another level.
The executive producer of Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre has put the finishing touches on the timeless classic Alice in Wonderland for audiences worldwide to enjoy.
"I'm taking advantage of today's technology with the smartphones," Farquhar, of Chatham, told The Chatham Daily News.
The project started months ago with an adaptation of Lewis Carroll's 1865 tale Alice in Wonderland by London, Ont. based writer Diane Vanden Hoven.
"She did a really excellent adaptation of the classic .... so when you have a really good script you can cast it with a really good cast," said Farquhar.
The cast includes members from Chatham-Kent as well as multiple award-winning-voice actor Barbara Rosenblat of New York.
"She's really a big name and well sought-out voice actor on Broadway, in films and TV, so we were really fortunate to have her do four voices of the duchess, the queen, the Cheshire cat and the mouse," said Farquhar.
Rosenblat had to change her voice from one character to another in this performance.
"That is her unique talent and why she is so sought after. She can change voices on a dime," said Farquhar.
Alice was performed by Georgia Lee Schultz, a music theatre performance graduate of St. Clair College in Windsor.
An original song sung by Schultz in the production was composed by George Zarr, a U.S.-based award-winning composer.
"She did three takes for the song and she was only out one second between the three takes; that's remarkable," said Farquhar.
The audio theatre adaptation has been added to Farquhar's Internet portal ‑ Moonlight Audio Theatre podcast website.
"It's getting good reviews from people who have listened to it right out of the gate in 23 countries," said Farquhar.
Farquhar said three prominent radio drama broadcast/podcast programs in the U.S. and Canada have also given it a thumbs up.
Long drives is a perfect time to listen to audio dramas, he said.
Alice in Wonderland could be enjoyed during the time it takes to drive between Chatham and Windsor.
The advent of the smartphone technology means Farquhar has stopped making CD productions of the radio dramas and is now only offering the shows through the Moonlight Audio Theatre podcast website.
Once an app is purchased, users can download from a collection of 250 audio radio dramas produced by a consortium of radio drama producers who update weekly, he said.
Since 2011, the company has realized over 900,000 downloads of its audio productions since being offered through apps available for most smart phones.
"We will be hitting the million mark in the next few months," said Farquhar, who credits the big comeback in radio dramas to the technology of the Internet and smartphones.
Alice in Wonderland is Farquhar's seventh radio drama.
Another project is already in the offing.
Farquhar wants to do a radio drama mystery series with an original storyline following investigator Cliff Weller as he tackles "the bizarre and the horror."
"It's going to be a combination of a sci-fi mystery called Geminus Conspiracy," said Farquhar.
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"We've turned initial orders into ongoing relationships"
OMS Engineering has been providing services to the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, defence, aerospace and medical sectors for more than 10 years. Since relocating in 2014 to bespoke premises on the M11 corridor between London and Cambridge, the company has invested heavily in plant and infrastructure.
In order to increase their existing customer base, OMS joined Qimtek's membership in 2017 and to date, has secured orders from seven new companies - four of whom have gone on to provide repeat work, directly.
"Qimtek's membership provides us with a stream of enquiries, which ultimately allows us to pick and choose enquires we can and want to quote on," said Samantha Bush, Engineering Manager at OMS Engineering.


The Munster squad gathered in the High Performance Centre today to continue preparations for next Saturday's Guinness PRO14 Semi-Final against Champions Cup winners Leinster.
Flanker Chris Cloete is progressing well with his rehabilitation from a fractured forearm sustained against Glasgow in February and is expected to return to training this week under the supervision of the medical staff.
Following the win against Edinburgh in Thomond Park the medical department confirmed that Stephen Archer sustained a pec muscle injury, with the tighthead prop requiring surgery last week, ruling him out of this weekend's clash.
Andrew Conway, who sustained a concussion in the same encounter continues to follow return to play protocols.
Similarly, Duncan Williams who sustained a concussion against Ulster in round 21, continues to follow return to play protocols.
The front row trio of Brian Scott (ribs), Niall Scannell (AC joint) and John Ryan (back) will all take part in training this week under the watchful eye of the medical department with their progress reviewed each day. Scott sustained a rib injury during training over a week ago, while Scannell and Ryan sustained knocks in the Champions Cup semi-final against Racing 92.
Kevin O'Byrne (hip flexor) has returned to on-field training.
Continuing to rehab: Tommy O'Donnell (shoulder), Tyler Bleyendaal (neck), Chris Farrell (knee).


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What is a Fire Suppression System?
A fire suppression system is any product designed to stop a fire from spreading. It gets the name suppression system as it aims to hold back the fire and the damage it may cause. Preventing the fire from spreading mitigates losses and allows time for emergency personnel to respond. One example of a fire suppression system is a fire sprinkler system. Clean agent and dry chemical systems, like those offered by Firetrace also qualify as fire suppression systems.
Special hazard fire suppression systems also exist that do not use water. These systems are unique in that they can deal with hazards where water could actually do more harm than good. Within fire science, there are several classes of fires: class A, B, C, D, and K. The cause of the fire will dictate what can put it out. Class A fires, for example, involve wood, and a sprinkler system would work well. A Class C fire, on the other hand, is an electrical fire and that would get worse by trying to suppress it with water. The specific environment will determine which hazard system will work best.
Types of Fire Suppression Systems
Engineered vs. pre-engineered fire suppression systems also need discussion. Engineered fire suppression systems will protect an entire room. Firetrace, for example, uses clean agents that are safe with electronics and can be inhaled without doing any harm to a person.
Pre-engineered systems are used to protect small compartments or micro-environments. Engine compartments and electrical panels are good examples of where these types of systems would provide protection. They are also useful for suppressing Class K (kitchen/cooking fires).
Fire suppression agents: Within pre-engineered fire suppression systems, there is a slew of agents that can be used. Class K systems typically have foam fire suppressants or other wet chemical agent options to help reduce the spread of the fire within the space. Engines, by contrast, are typically protected using ABC Dry Chemical powder, which can effectively suppress Class A, B, and C fires.
Detection options: A pre-engineered system usually comes in two forms or categories. The first is an active detection system, while the second is a passive detection system. Active detection requires an electrical power source, constantly seeking out heat or smoke. A passive detection system relies on zero electricity.
Passive detection systems, including the Firetrace pre-engineered system, utilize pneumatic detection tubing that can be put on top of hazards. Since heat rises, it works to trigger the pneumatic detection tube. If the heat or fire comes in contact with the tube, the tubing will burst open at the point of contact. It causes a pressure change in the entire system and will tell the system to discharge its fire suppression agents. Agents you can use with these systems include carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, clean agents and foam suppressants.
Direct vs. Indirect Release Systems
In a direct release system, the suppressant will come through the hole in the tube directly. An indirect release is when the tube acts as a detection device and, through the pressure change, tells the system to discharge the agent through other pipes and nozzles. Direct release systems are recommended for electrical panel protection. That's because the direct release system does not rely on any metal components installed inside the electrical panel. Metal components, like nozzles, can cause electrical arc faults, which actually increase your fire risk. Because direct release systems rely entirely on the tubing, a plastic material, fire risk is reduced.
Indirect release systems are commonly used for vehicles and in CNC machines. These systems also carry international third party approvals, which means they've been tested to withstand and operate in challenging environments. With the direct system, it is difficult to determine if the tube or burst hole size is the same every time. With an indirect system, nozzle size and type is consistent, so performance is easier to measure. That means it is easier to ensure all safety requirements are being met. Indirect high-pressure (usually a CO2 system) and low-pressure systems often get used to get international approval and meet specific regulations.
While sprinkler systems are the most common type of fire suppression system, some applications require special hazard fire suppression systems that do not use water. These systems are unique in that they can deal with hazards where water could actually do more harm than good. Within fire science, there are several classes of fires: class A, B, C, D, and K. The fuel of the fire will dictate what can put it out. Class A fires, for example, involve wood, and a sprinkler system would work well. A Class C fire, on the other hand, is an electrical fire and that may get worse by trying to suppress it with water. In summary, the specific environment will determine which system will work best.
Firetrace pre-engineered fire suppression systems are available in 2 configurations: indirect release and direct release. Watch the video below to learn about the 2 different Firetrace pre-engineered fire suppression systems:
Passive detection systems, including the Firetrace pre-engineered system, utilize pneumatic detection tubing that can be installed inside and throughout hazards. Since heat rises, it works to trigger the pneumatic detection tube. If the heat or fire comes in contact with the tube, the tubing will burst open at the point of contact. It causes a pressure change in the entire system and will tell the system to discharge its fire suppression agents. Agents you can use with these systems include carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, clean agents and foam suppressants.
In a direct release system, the suppressant will come through the hole in the tube directly. An indirect release is when the tube acts as a detection device and, through the pressure change, tells the system to discharge the agent through other pipes and nozzles.
Direct release systems are recommended for electrical panel protection. That's because the direct release system does not rely on any metal components installed inside the electrical panel. Metal components, like nozzles, can cause electrical arc faults, which actually increase your fire risk. Because direct release systems rely entirely on the tubing, a plastic material, fire risk is reduced.
Core Technology in the Tubing System
The Firetrace tubing system, with its focus on pressure and heat, is incredibly simple. This core piece of technology works in a passive manner and can jump into action as soon as a fire is detected. The agents in use with the products will vary, but Firetrace offers branded clean agents only. Clean agents do not involve any clean-up work after discharge. Two main manufacturers of clean agents are Chemours and 3M.
Firetrace Detection Tubing
The red Firetrace Detection Tubing (FDT) is at the heart of the system. By routing the tubing throughout a special hazard, the system can detect a fire at its source. Under normal circumstances, the FDT detects a fire 10 times faster than traditional methods. Firetrace direct release and indirect release systems do not require electricity to operate and accurately detect fires even in the presence of dust, particulates, and other environmental challenges.
Fire Suppression Chemicals
Firetrace offers a range of suppression chemicals (agents), and our experts can identify the best agent for your application. We have strong partnerships with clean agent manufacturers, allowing us to offer both Chemours FM-200® or 3M Novec 1230® clean agents. We also offer ABC dry chemical, BC dry chemical, and carbon dioxide suppression systems.
Standard Industry Costs
There are several costs to consider with fire suppression systems, and prices can vary widely. The most obvious are the actual equipment costs, including the cost of the suppression agents. Often overlooked are the installation costs. Purchasing the system also means you need to have it installed and this can bump up the price. You may want to compare the price of an automatic fire suppression system to something simpler that may be able to do the job just as well, such as a fire extinguisher system.
A fire suppression system will typically cost in the thousands of dollars, while a fire extinguisher at a retail store is under $20. The downside of a fire extinguisher is that it will take a person physically sitting there, detecting the flammable, combustible element, and having to extinguish it in a high-pressure situation. In this case, you also have to consider the cost to human safety and peace of mind. With a fire suppression system, you do not need to worry if your manufacturing plant is still operating overnight with no one in its presence. The system will handle it automatically.
Automatic fire protection systems are popular choices for all types of buildings. They are pre-action against hazards. Firetrace systems work to detect and suppress fires as soon as they begin. The work they do, without any human intervention, can be the difference between the fire doing minimal, or extensive damage.
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It was noted a few weeks ago that some Xbox One backwards compatible Xbox 360 games weren't working properly. Now it appears an update has been made to make the games run much smoother than before.
This is according to many users on Reddit that have tried out Xbox One compatible Xbox 360 games. The main poster noted that games like Banjo Nuts and Bolts, Dirt Showdown, and Fable 2 run more smoothly than before.
All these reports are encouraging as it shows that Microsoft has been listening to the feedback. Many people that played Halo: Reach on the Xbox One noted its many technical issues. Now it appears an update has been made so more Xbox 360 games run better than before.
Microsoft will continue to add more Xbox 360 games on the list of backwards compatible games. More should be announced this month.


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11873
11873
11873
14361
16857
15795
14361
14361
14361

After I sort with following code, I get same array:
@sort_start= (sort{my $b <=>my $g} @start);

I cannot understand why.

A: You should use $a instead of $g, and don't use my in the sort block.  Refer to perldoc -f sort:
@sort_start= sort {$b <=> $a} @start;

You should use warnings.  That would've shown you some messages.
If you want to sort in ascending order, swap $a and $b.

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OK, I have taken the plunge and am retired, now what? Maybe you are not, yet you have some land, maybe just a large lot, in the county or inside city limits. You also want to have more control over what you eat, even what is going into what you eat, than you have just walking into your local store and buying a dozen eggs or a pound of bacon.
So now it is the 'what to do' stage. What CAN you do, legally? Where I live, I can have all the chickens I feel comfortable with. I can even have a rooster or two should I so decide. Not all places are as lenient. I have a friend inside the city limits who can have only five hens and no roosters on his roughly 1/4 acre of subdivision. Enough eggs for a young family or a retired couple for sure, with maybe even a few left over for baking or sharing with neighbors. Enough for a supplemental income? Very doubtful.
So now the what becomes as important as the why. Is all this 'homesteading' strictly for personal consumption? Is it to become a small income business? Will you need a business license? Insurance? A bookkeeper or a tax man? What about 'the Man'? Will what you want to do require inspections, a county agent or a visit from the USDA to check on things?
These are all things I had to work through by phone, email or personal visits even before I retired from the work force. And the results vary. If I have a roadside stand on my property, and it remains a 'no name' sole proprietorship, in my state I am not required to have a business license. I am not even required to have a 'doing business as' permit. My state is also working with the USDA to promote small commercial operations regarding a high-tunnel operation. That prompted me to become an official 'farm' with a USDA assigned farm number. It was quite easy to do, it was all done by phone and email, yet it was time consuming.
The same holds true for the high tunnel issue. That is a minimum of at least a year to implement where I live. The caveat regarding the tunnel is that it has to be a new kit and you pay for the unit out of pocket. Then once established, in this case, only produce is allowed (not including herbs or aromatics and no flowers for sale) and you must generate X dollars of income then you will be reimbursed so much a square foot up to a preset size limit.
In my case I located some greenhouse hoop skeletons and was able to get those for for about 20 percent the cost of a new high tunnel of the same size. No reimbursement, yet no massive cash outlay either.
So dear reader, this is not a 'hey, let's raise goats' type of proposition. This now becomes what would I like to do, what am I physically able to do and then what will the state, the county or the city allow me to do with the least amount of attached red tape. For example, I can legally raise a hog where I live. Yet I know I cannot produce enough to feed said hog and now it gets to the point of purchased feed taking me right back to where I don't want to be in regards to all the additives and such in what I eat. I want to put in beehives, yet am in a dilemma of sorts since I have limited space (an acre gets very small very rapidly!), and I have smaller children living right next door. A child being stung carries issues as well, especially if they are allergic.
So, to do or not to do? By all means do. Just know it is not 100 or 200 years ago when you could just do and the consequences were all but non-existent.
Consider this last example. I will be putting in blueberries, I hope, roughly 50 bushes minimum. And it has been suggested I make it a 'pick your own' patch. Yet in the back of my mind is the nagging issue of 'what if someone gets hurt?' What of someone says they got hurt? Where does that leave me?
So yes, by all means do, just do so making sure all the I's are dotted and all the T's crossed.


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Published on 24th Jun 2022
Welcome to the Knowledge Collection – a round-up of this week's Insights and forthcoming events.
As global events continue to apply pressure on supply chains, businesses look at what practical steps they can take to protect their position. Clear drafting of contracts is paramount: we look at force majeure clauses, the doctrine of frustration and other contractual provisions that can assist.
The UK's Insolvency Service has been considering whether measures introduced under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) are achieving their policy objectives. It broadly finds that they do, although there may be some changes required and some unintended consequences.
Guidance on the UK's suspicious activity report codes and reporting routes has been updated by the UK Financial Intelligence Unit. While suspicious activity reports are typically made by those working in regulated sectors, those who are not in the regulated sector should also submit one if they know or suspect money laundering or terrorist financing activity and want to secure a defence against money laundering before dealing with funds or other property that could potentially have been tainted by criminal activity.
The EU's Data Governance Act has now come into effect, and will apply in full from 24 September 2023. We discuss the Act's aim to enhance legal certainty by defining governance mechanisms for data sharing in a chapter from our recent report in partnership with the European Company Lawyers Association on data-driven business models.
Next month we are hosting a webinar on the future of sport, focusing on the practical issues around using non-fungible tokens to build closer ties with fans, including contractual considerations, intellectual property, and regulation.
Our high-level update on important forthcoming regulatory developments this month covers the European Commission's call for evidence on banning products produced using forced labour, agreement on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU, and the UK Law Commission's options paper on reforms to corporate criminal liability.
Distressed supply chains – how can suppliers protect their position?
Clear drafting on liability and force majeure can assist suppliers under strain.
UK Insolvency Service publishes interim report on the effectiveness of measures introduced by CIGA 2020
The Insolvency Service has published an interim report as part of an evaluation into whether three permanent measures introduced are achieving their policy objectives and whether further changes are required.
Collateral warranties and the right to adjudicate: 'construction contracts' after all?
The Court of Appeal has found that a collateral warranty was in fact a "construction contract" within the meaning of the Construction Act, notwithstanding the fact that the construction work itself had long since been completed. The decision is likely to be welcomed by funders, freeholders and leaseholders whose contractual recourse for defective construction work is often in the form of ancillary construction pack documents like collateral warranties.
Suspicious activity reports: UK Financial Intelligence Unit issues new guidance
The UK Financial Intelligence Unit, which is part of the National Crime Agency, has updated its guidance on suspicious activity report glossary codes and reporting routes.
Future of sport: a focus on NFTs
26 July | 09:00-10:00 BST
This webinar on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) focuses on sport but will also be of interest to those in the entertainment industry thinking of how to use NFTs to build closer ties with fans and followers. Practical issues and case studies will be discussed, including contractual considerations, the regulatory landscape, and intellectual property rights.
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We've just completed the latest flock of Swan Spoons in readiness for our next show, MADE London Canary Wharf at the end of April. 'Getting your swans in a row' is always a satisfying feeling!
Each swan head is slightly different from its neighbour and is set with 18ct yellow gold bead eyes to really bring it to life. The inside of each spoon bowl is gilded, which will protect the silver from salt and acidic sauces, so you can use them on the table for whatever seasoning or garnish takes your fancy. They also make excellent tea caddy spoons, coffee scoops and pin trays.
Join us at the East Wintergarden in Canary Wharf from Wednesday 25th – Sunday 29th April to take a closer look. Don't worry if you miss it – from there the flock will be flying westward to the Craft & Design Fair at RHS Wisley, near Woking, from Thursday 3rd – Monday 7th May.
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The actor and director August Weigert already took part in first movies from 1914, among them "Bergmacht" (14), "Gretchen Wendland" (14) and "Das Tal des Traumes" (14).
He continued his film career in the next years and he impersonated roles in the productions "Die Stadt ohne Lachen" (18), "Die von Gottes Gnaden" (19), "Siegerin Weib" (19) and "Bergschrecken" (19).
His last appearances in front of the camera came in the 20s into being with "Die Irre von Schloss Ihöringhuus" (21) and "Das Geheimnis von Genf" (28).
August Weigert also directed some movies from 1920.
To these works belong "Das schwarze Amulett" (20), "El Verdugo" (20), "Die Irre von Schloss Ihörringhuus" (21), "Ein Fest auf Hedervlevhuus" (21), "Der Mann mit dem schlechten Gewissen" (21) and "Der Letzte vom Bärenhof" (21).


Collects Deadpool (2015) #20, 22-25 and material from #21. Gerry Duggan's hilarious take on the Merc with a Mouth continues in this all-new collection. Deadpool has it tough sometimes. It can be hard to keep going. But he does. Then: Madcap returns in the most horrifi c way possible for revenge!


Thank you for being a part of the inaugural Stella Artois Derby DayClub this past Saturday at Turf Paradise for Kentucky Derby festivities. What a day! We quickly sold out of all available tickets and tables for the 450-person trackside tent. Thank you also to our great sponsors Purely Sedona, Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Bulleit Whiskey, Sanderson Lincoln and Stella Artois.
We value your input so please email us with any comments and suggestions at info@thepoloparty.com.
We also wanted to let you know about another exciting event coming your way!
The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale on Saturday, November 5th. In addition to our local Arizona clubs, this year's line-up includes teams from Palm Beach, LaJolla and Palm Springs with returning champions from Aspen, including America's top rated polo player, Nic Roldan. Tickets will be on sale in just a few weeks, so mark it on your calendar!
For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please email us at info@thepoloparty.com.


They said they do not rank the wait list.
Just got the email. CgPA 3.44 LSAT: 152 Has there been many acceptances off the waitlist in years prior?
Has anyone heard anything since January? The admissions thread has been pretty quiet.
I'm wondering the same...My changed as well.
Did you get an email or status change on your uWindsor portal?


Highly respected law firm are looking for a solicitor, legal executive or licensed conveyancer for their residential conveyancing department. You will have over 5PQE and be totally competent in running your own caseload of both freehold and leasehold case files with emphasis on new builds with little supervision. Lovely role at a strong law firm. Salary given as a guide only will be dependant on experience to date.


I'm gettin all healthy on ya today.
I've been at the grocery store A LOT lately. Grocery shopping has always been a weekly highlight for me, because obviously I live on the edge. Some people spend Saturday at the mall buying shoes; I spend Saturday at the grocery store buying new kinds of flour and chocolate. I mean, um, vitamins.
In one of my recent grocery trips, I discovered those bags of prewashed, precut kale in the produce section. I know, I'm a little behind the times and mayyyybe a little lazy in that I don't like to spend one minute washing and cutting those huge kale leaves. But after living abroad for a year with a reduced number of fresh greens available and a thorough cleaning process required for all vegetables, my eyes popped out of my head and my jaw hit the floor when I saw this convenience superfood. They must know me.
Something scary is happening to me, and it's called I never want to go back to the grocery store ever again. Making the drive, zigzagging across the store to get what I need, waiting in line, bagging my stuff, awkwardly speed walking it out to my car because I'm apparently always in a hurry, and repeat that once, sometimes twice, daily for almost three weeks? It makes a person fall out of love quickly.
Good news: there's only FIVE DAYS left until I am done with my eCookbook and can stop going to the grocery store every day. Let's celebrate with a sale!
Sign up here to get an email notification with a discount code when the book comes out, you creamy cauliflower sauce lovers, you!
So confession: I actually really like eating this balsamic KALE salad, and so does Bjork (!). It makes me feel good and happy and lucky to have the opportunity to eat such healthy food. <– 100% serious. After living in a developing country for a year, I am much more aware that it's a privilege to have access to nutritious food like this on a regular basis.
And if the choice involves warm olive oil and balsamic sauteed kale, tossed with garlic-butter mushrooms and tender sweet bell peppers and Asiago cheese, with a dusting of sea salt and a sprinkle of black pepper? I say thank you, YES.
This salad is like one million flavors in one, and here's the funny thing: every time I make it, I add something new. It's an everything but the kitchen sink kinda salad: fresh basil, or dried cherries, or grilled salmon, or feta, or brown rice, or rosemary garlic sauce leftover from one of my eCookbook recipes. It all just works.
This warm balsamic kale salad has tons of flavor and includes sauteed mushrooms and peppers, bell peppers, and Asiago cheese.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of butter. Add the onions and peppers; saute for several minutes until softened. Add the mushrooms and one tablespoon butter; saute for several minutes until browned.
Add the kale, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Saute until the kale is deep green but not yet wilted. Remove from heat and serve topped with Asiago or Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
You can also add a protein for a more filling "meal" salad, like grilled salmon, chicken, white beans, etc. I also liked having this over a brown rice/ancient grain blend.
Eat kale and be happy, and someone please sign me up for Coborns Delivers.
This salad looks amazing! I need a plate of health like that these days.
I could eat this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! LOVE!
One of my most dreaded task is washing and cutting kale. I have no idea why, but I really hate it!! I so wish my grocery store had the pre-cut stuff. Oh man, oh man that would be awesome!
Now, this salad is also awesome! I love that it is warm and full of color! Those are personally my favorite kind of salads!
Kale, something I always need to eat more of these days!
I love kale! I haven't done grocery delivery service, but my sister in Seattle does Amazon Fresh (which is only available in Seattle, sadly). She loves it and and was talking about it non-stop. After visiting her and seeing how awesome it is, I'm totally considering trying one here, though!! Right now I do most of my grocery shopping at complete opposite places – the farmers market and Costco. Ha!!
Amazon Fresh? Sounds amazing! Of course they would in Seattle. of course.
I love kale salads – I will be trying this one soon!
You had me at garlic-butter mushrooms. Those things are like kryptonite.
I love Kale 🙂 I want also to let you know that Pinch of Yum is now by far my fav food blog (I'm a new reader!). You guys rock!
I use a grocery delivery service! It's kind of a godsend in New York, when I have a huge shopping expedition I need to do. I get all the heavy stuff delivered- cans of food, milk, etc- and then I buy the produce myself in the store or farmer's market because I'm picky like that.
I love the warm olive oil on this salad! Kale salads make me happy these days, too.
That just sounds tasty…then you see the pics and bam! I want to make it!
On the not of grocery shopping my wife and I have noticed that our grocery shopping experiences are all reflective on where we go. If we go to the hi end markets, we pay more, but have a better "experience". Ie there is lots to look at, samples galore, people with similar interests, and big pickles in a big jar. If we go to like a Fred Meyers, we want to get in, get out, and tend to hate and fight the crowds. We have started to spend more just so we can enjoy the grocery shopping experience!
Beautiful salad! Sounds delicious and wonderful presentation. Great job!
I love kale salads, and thank goodness for the pre-cut, pre-washed stuff. I don't want to trim that stuff down and chop it all the time. This sounds heavenly with all of these great veggies and my favorite — balsamic!
I wouldn't mind buying pre-washed kale if it still meant that one huge bag of kale still only cost me 98 cents. Fat chance for that, though, right?! Recipes like this one in which you can add leftovers and make it different each time are so nice and easy!
I totally just discovered the awesomeness that is kale, and now need to try this! Balsamic is like my favorite thing ever. Borderline obsession.
This looks so good! And yes! I use grocery delivery. I get my product delivered through doortodoororganics.com … and other groceries I get through greenpolkadotbox.com … green polka dot box is awesome, they work like a natural foods/online version of Costco–so you pay a $50 membership fee and then you get wholesale prices for all of their stuff!
So the lady I babysit for gets her groceries from Safeway delivered. She does all of her ordering online, and it's delivered the same day every week. She SWEARS by it. But I don't know, as a huge foodie, I personally LOVE the grocery store and would feel weird not making my weekly (and lets be real, more like daily) trips. But I can see how if you have a ton going out it can be pretty convenient.
Ps. This salad looks amazeballs and I can't wait to try it!
I cant find the link to sign up for the discount code to order your cookbook.
Hi Debra, looks like there's a hiccup with the sign up form! Working on getting it fixed now. Thanks for letting me know!
Isn't it sad that healthy, nutritious food is a privilege? I'm an urban planner by education and a foodie by love and I find it so heart-breaking that the disenfranchised don't have access to healthy food and, at least as far as the US goes, a lot of this has to do with policy and politics. So frustrating!
This salad looks really delicious!
I am usually not a fan of grocery shopping. Whenever I mention this, people always tell me the secret is to go really early, like 8 a.m. I try and when I do, it works out great and I tell myself I will always do this.


The advent of computers with high processing power has led to the generation of large, multidimensional collections of data. Visualization lends itself well to the challenge of exploring and analyzing these information spaces by harnessing the strengths of the human visual system. Most visualization techniques are based on the assumption that the display device has sufficient resolution, and that our visual acuity is adequate for completing the analysis tasks. However, this may not be true, particularly for specialized display devices (e.g., PDAs or large-format projection walls).
In this article, we propose to: (1) determine the amount of information a particular display environment can encode; (2) design visualizations that maximize the information they represent relative to this upper-limit; and (3) dynamically update a visualization when the display environment changes to continue to maintain high levels of information content. To our knowledge, there are no visualization systems that do this type of information addition/removal based on perceptual guidelines. However, there are systems that attempt to increase or decrease the amount of information based on some level-of-detail or zooming rules. For example, semantic zooming tags objects with "details" and adds or removes them as the user zooms in and out. Furnas's original fisheye lens system  used semantic details to determine how much zoom was necessary to include certain details. Thus, while zooming for detail, you see not only a more detailed graphic representation, but also more text details (e.g., more street names on the zoomed-in portion of a map). Level-of-detail hierarchies have also been used in computer graphics to reduce geometric complexity where full resolution models are unnecessary and can be replaced with low-detail models where the resulting error cannot be easily recognized. Our approach is motivated by all these ideas, but our key contribution is that we use human perception constraints to define when to add or remove information.


It's spring at its most picturesque: Fresh apple blossoms, green melon and sugared citrus mingle with a splash of cucumber water for a calming finish.
This is a lovely fresh calming scent. Perfect for the bedroom!


Here at Unity of Kansas City North, the mission of our Youth Ministry is to create a fun and dynamic center where youth of all ages are fed spiritually and socially. Together, we realize and affirm our divine potential.
Organizing intergenerational programs that connect with all in our community.
Join us on Sunday mornings at 10 am & at other special events for families. These activities give our youth an opportunity to interact outside of the Sunday experience. They cross age groups and allow our family and parents to develop relationships within our community.
We encourage you to talk with your children, their Sunday School Teachers, and the Youth Ministry Team at any time. Explore our Reflections Bookstore and their fabulous children's section to help your family develop spiritually even more fully.
At Unity of Kansas City North, you are surrounded by families on the same journey!
During service, we offer a full youth program for infants through high school. Our littlest ones (up to age 3) are cared for in the nursery, and the classes for the rest of our kids use curriculum based on a combination of Unity principles, prayer and meditation, metaphysics, and Bible teachings as appropriate for each age group.
For the safety of the children, we have 2 adults in each classroom, ready to greet the children as they arrive on Sunday morning. Each adult has had a background screening done as well as training in youth ministry.
We ask that parents sign their child into their classroom and that they return promptly after service to sign their child out. Children are not allowed to leave with anyone other than the individual who signed them in. To comply with insurance guidelines and best practices, we require children under the age of 16 to have direct supervision of a parent/gaurdian while in the church or on church grounds.


We are currently looking for a Back-End Engineer to join the team of over 50 engineers in our Warsaw office. Here's the catch - we use Elixir (modern, functional programming language based on hyper-scalable Erlang platform), but there are good news: there's no prior Elixir expertise required - we'll help you learn all what you need. This is a full-time, office-based role (with a limited remote work option). Team members who demonstrate exceptional results are rewarded with fast-track career development. Sky's the limit for high performers.
Competitive salary, 9,000 - 18,000 PLN net B2B negotiable based on your experience.


Addressing Homelessness: Reducing-Preventing-Ending conference agenda will seek to share understanding and strategic thinking of the homeless situation in the UK and will highlight issues of particular concern such as; the increasing occurrence of youth homelessness, the risks and consequences of modern day slavery and the factors impacting on health in the homeless community. The programme will feature plenary addresses from those at the forefront of tackling homelessness covering the evidence, causes and impacts, whilst examples of successful interventions and projects will be showcased as possible long term solutions which delegates' own organisations may benefit from adopting.
For more information and to book or reserve a spot please visit this website.
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"a) Planning: In the context of the large, dispersed and unplanned cities of the global south, planning for resilience becomes a matter of collaborative initiative involving a host of actors and sentient infrastructures. This requires mobilising plural and interdisciplinary knowledges, both for understanding and for acting in intelligent ways.
b) People: Human vulnerability and resilience go hand in hand. The poor are deprived in plural ways, but also forced to become resilient subjects, making use of the city and their know-how in imaginative ways.
c) Infrastructure: Cities are held together by infrastructures, which also instantiate and regulate social life in quite strong ways. In the global south the infrastructures are broken, incomplete, badly regulated, underfunded and often reliant on vernacular improvisations. Technical solutions alone will go only so far, and are expensive.
Projects in the region of £300k will be supported, and the British Academy anticipate that these will last for up to 16 months with start dates in September 2017. You can access the scheme notes here.
If you are interested in applying for this call, please contact your Research Development Manager in the first instance who will be able to advise on your eligibility and the specific requirements of this call.
The Cities & Infrastructure Programme aims to support the "economic development and welfare of developing countries." Only research that has a primary objective which is directly and primarily relevant to the problems of developing countries may be counted as ODA. We will require applicants to demonstrate that the proposal is ODA eligible. ODA eligibility is an essential criterion – projects will only be deemed eligible for funding if they can demonstrate that they satisfy ODA eligibility criteria. The British Academy, with the other Global Challenges Research Fund delivery partners, have provided an additional ODA guidance document for applicants.
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The Arts and Humanities Research Council is launching its 2017 Film Awards to find new and emerging talent that straddle the worlds of both filmmaking and arts and humanities research.
This award is designed to showcase, reward and recognise the best of the growing number of high-quality short films (defined as no longer than 30 minutes) that are linked to arts and humanities research. For the third year running, there is also the "Inspiration Award" which is open to members of the public, provided their film has been inspired by research in the arts and humanities.
Awards will be made in five categories and the winner of each category will win £2,000 to be invested in their future filmmaking activities. All applicants must accompany their submissions with supporting text which must detail how the film is directly linked or influenced by arts and humanities research.
For more information and to submit an entry, please visit the AHRC.
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Some good points on here….
The Health Foundation is beginning to implement a long-term strategy to improve people's health in the UK.
The Foundation are inviting proposals for research to further the understanding of factors that shape young people's future health prospects, as part of a Health Foundation inquiry on the topic.
The project requires a research partner with a track record of high quality policy and practice research in the field of young people (specifically between the ages of 12 and 24 years old and transitions to adulthood).
The aim is to produce a quantitative picture of the factors that contribute to today's young people having healthy lives, now and in the future, and recommendations for the actions necessary to improve future health prospects.
We anticipate bids of up to £180,000 for research completed over 18 months, by March 2019.
The foundation will hold an information call on Wednesday 17 May 2017 with a closing date for applications at 12 noon on Monday 5 June 2017.


Students will need to request and present official university documents for a variety of reasons both during and after enrollment at Carnegie Mellon University. While the University Registrar's Office is responsible for the maintenance and documentation of all student records, The HUB assists in providing services to meet these student needs.
Carnegie Mellon University recognizes that students may wish to use a name other than their given names as recorded on official university documents. When designated by a student, the university will use a preferred first/given name in all university documents except where use of the official name is required by university business or legal need.
NameCoach is a tool integrated into Student Information Online (SIO) that gives students the ability to record the preferred pronunciation of their names, provide the phonetic spelling of their names, and store their pronouns. This information is then made available in internal student information systems for authorized academic and administrative advisors, as well as in Canvas for instructors, removing the guessing game of how to correctly address students.


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Kiko Milano opens its first store in Lebanon
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The most successful Italian beauty brand KIKO MILANO opens its first store in Beirut, Lebanon at ABC Verdun Mall on July 28th, 2017 in partnership with the leading retail company AZADEA Group.
To celebrate the opening, KIKO has a surprise in store for you.
Established in 1997 by Percassi Group, KIKO MILANO is one of the world's fastest-growing cosmetic brands with over 1,000 stores in 15 countries and an online presence in 35 nations. Through its joint venture with regional lifestyle retail operatorAZADEA, the Italian brand plans to open another store in Beirut Souks in Q4 2017.
"The opening of our first store in Beirut marks an important milestone for KIKO MILANO as it sets in motion our ambitious expansion plans for the Middle East, one of the fastest-growing beauty markets in the world. As Lebanese women dedicate major chunk of their budget on beauty, we are very excited to introduce KIKO to such discerning customers, many of whom have already been purchasing our products from our international stores," said Stefano Percassi, founder of Kiko Milano.
KIKO's comprehensive product line-up includes more than 1,400 high-quality make-up, nailcare, beauty accessories and state-of-the-art skincare products. Strongly influenced by the culture and traditions of Milan –on of the international capitals of art, fashion and design – KIKO anticipates the major trends and makes them accessible to all women.
This innovative approach has seen KIKO satisfy the most demanding beauty aficinados with an endless range of shades, tones and textures, to meet every professional and personal make-up requirement.
Sapphire, ruby and emerald
Le Gray, Beirut unveils its events and conferences spaces


Blues - magic music. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity will be included with the painting.
This artwork is sold and shipped to you by Beta Sudnikowicz, and will be packaged in a cardboard box. Artworks are dispatched within 7 working days from Poland.


SHAGGY'S BURGERS AND TACOS is located on Enterprise Way at the heart of Huntsville's Research Park. Our shagg-a-licious selection of foods includes a variety of items fresh from the grill including burgers and chili dogs as well as Tex-Mex favorites such as tacos and queso. All of our food is prepared with quality meats and fresh vegetables. Try favorites such as our mixed fries (regular and sweet potato!) or our delicious white queso. It doesn't start at lunch time; join us for the most important meal of the day and give our breakfast burritos, quesadillas and delicious biscuits a spin! Shaggy's, a Huntsville favorite, is active in supporting sports teams and schools from around the city.
Hot coffee, cold margaritas, or shakes. We have it all!
Excellent burgers. Excellent tacos. Four or five steps above normal fast food.
We would love to hear from you. Send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


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Pennsylvania 'Nonessential' Worker Blasts Gov. Tom Wolf: 'Why Don't You Stop Getting Paid?'
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Kyle Olson
A woman frustrated by a state-mandated shutdown of her livelihood turned out for a massive protest on Monday outside the Pennsylvania state capitol.
Denisse Marquez, a licensed esthetician, told Breitbart News she is struggling to pay her bills and support her children because Gov. Tom Wolf has deemed her job "nonessential."
"Six weeks, no work and no income," she said.
"Last time I checked, you got a job, you pay taxes — you're essential," Marquez said.
"And that's why I'm over here. I'm pissed off. I've got my two kids. We're not in a communist country, we're in the United States of America, and I'm here willing to die for my children's freedom," she continued as other protesters honked their horns.
Marquez said she's invested $30,000 in her business, and now she's at a stand-still due to the stay-at-home order.
"My first time waiting for unemployment and I'm mad, I'm pissed off," she said.
"Where am I supposed to get money? Six weeks, no pay. And they're expecting us to be here, what, until July? Get out of here, no," Marquez said.
If she had the chance to talk directly to the governor, she'd say, "Why don't you stop getting paid and go six weeks without getting paid? And then let's see how you like it."
Marquez praised President Trump's handling of the crisis as she held a small "Keep America Great" flag and blasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
"She's getting paid, what the hell does she care, right?" Marquez said.
"She needs to mind her own business," she said, adding that Pelosi should pay attention to her "shithole" district in San Francisco.
Kyle Olson is a reporter for Breitbart News. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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OPINION: Have we lost political discourse?
By Tk Mcwhertor
Editor's note: This story was updated to correct inaccurate statistics in the section on "modern media."
I was recently asked by a friend what I thought about the future of American politics. My only response to the question was, "What is the state of politics today?"
We have just come off an election cycle that had the Founding Fathers turning in their graves. The utter lack of policy discussed was startling. During the campaign, the majority of the time was spent arguing about emails, tax returns, Goldman Sachs speeches, the NBC video, Bill Clinton's past sins, Melania Trump's risqué photo shoot, a basket of deplorables, Wikileaks and the Ku Klux Klan.
Trump lashed out at each of his GOP foes, not about policies, but personal attacks. He said Ben Carson was clinically insane and had tried to kill his friend in his teens. Jeb Bush was low energy. Ted Cruz had an ugly wife, was born in Canada, and his father was part of the assassination of JFK. And as for Rand Paul, well, at least "(Trump) never attacked him on his looks and, believe me, there (was) plenty of subject matter right there."
Trump gave his enemies nicknames such as Little Marco, Lyin' Ted, Goofy Elizabeth Warren (also Pocahontas), Dopey Bill Kristol, Crazy Bernie and, last but not least, Crooked Hillary. And he was the winner.
It was cringe-worthy but entertaining, nonetheless. My only question after the election is: will the new season of House of Cards be able to match it, or would it just seem too implausible?
Modern media
We have a substantial problem in the trust of the flow of information. The media has become, for all intents and purposes, just part of the entertainment industry. Some of the most trusted and watched news shows for some years now are on Comedy Central, especially among young adults.
As far as networks as a whole, the most trusted network, FOX News, in my view, is far from trusted. A Quinnipiac poll found that only 20 percent of U.S. voters trust the journalistic coverage provided by FOX News "a great deal." Another 35 percent trust it "somewhat."
While FOX News had the highest "a great deal" of trust, MSNBC had the lowest at 11 percent. Another 41 percent "somewhat" trust MSNBC. In terms of trusting TV journalism, when combining "a great deal" and "somewhat," FOX News is trusted by 55 percent and MSNBC by 52 percent of American voters.
CNN, ABC, NBC and CBS each fell somewhere in between FOX News and MSNBC on "a great deal" of trust.
The 24-hour news cycle and demand for news makes what would be non-stories in an earlier era, now front-page headlines. The constant new narrative every day, usually starting with a Trump tweet about flag burning or "fake news" somewhere between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. is what drives the entire news cycle.
The increasing reliability of Twitter and other social media outlets as a primary source of news causes certain news to spread quicker than ever before, fake or real. Accuracy in reporting has taken a back seat to swiftness and confirming biases. A big shock in the media industry is right around the corner, if not already here.
Celebrity politicians
For eight years, we had a president who regularly appeared on late-night shows with Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Trevor Noah and others. He had interviews with several top YouTube celebrities like GloZell Green. Obama was a celebrity himself. His videos on "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifinakis" and one with Bill Murray in the Oval Office just proved he was a "cool guy" and had tons of swag to him.
He even ended some of his speeches with a mic-drop. But then comes Donald Trump, an actual reality TV star who had his own show for years. He used Twitter every day of his campaign and continues to tweet now. He meets with celebrities in Trump Tower. He always gives us a constant reminder of his ratings and crowd sizes. He's an entertainer.
Meanwhile, we have former Texas Governor Rick Perry on Dancing with the Stars and Speaker Paul Ryan dabbing on CNN. Contrast this with politicians of the past. I would find it hard to imagine Abraham Lincoln mic-dropping after the Gettysburg Address.
After a president and a culture has made this the norm, should we be surprised Trump won? I'm sure it will be tough for people of both sides to see, but Trump is just Obama on the other side of the aisle.
Now I know that last sentence probably enraged some people, which only highlights my next point. Our politics have devolved into a team-sport mentality. This phenomenon manifests in the argument that if an opposing party does something — it is bad, but if someone on your side does it, then it's fine. We've seen this on many issues on both the right and the left.
Federally-paid maternity leave was attacked by many conservatives when Bernie Sanders brought it up in January 2016, but it was cheered by the same people less than a year later when Trump announced his somewhat similar plan.
This new outrage from the left of being soft on Russia is particularly interesting, as we know just a few years ago Obama asked Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for flexibility until after the 2012 election, presumably a quid pro quo for the annexation of Crimea, invasion of Ukraine and giving Putin virtual control of Syria. Not to mention all of the people on the right who were outraged by Obama's behavior, now support Trump when he says we should work with Putin.
When Harry Reid changed the longstanding rule for appointing cabinet position from a three-fifths super majority to a simple majority of the Senate, the left cheered and the right was outraged. Now that Trump's appointments are passing, often by one or two votes, the right cheers and the left is outraged.
The expansive and prevalent executive orders that Obama signed into action were supported by the left and were accused of executive overreach from the right. Now the tables are turned, and the left cannot understand how Trump has all of this power. Trump supporters find Trump's pseudo release of his businesses sufficient, but I doubt the same attitude would be present if it were Hillary and the Clinton Foundation. I could go on.
This apparent hypocrisy is demonstrative of the polarization that is prevalent in the U.S. today. The fact that we had riots and protests in the streets the day after the election and on the day of the inauguration further reveals this. Compared to all other presidents before him at this point in a presidency, Donald Trump is the most approved by Republicans (84 percent) and least approved by Democrats (8 percent). Some polls show an even wider gap.
This further illustrates the currently extremely deep division in our political partisanship. It is the symptom of both the leaders on the right and the left, but in different ways. The right's fight is against the left and what it deems to be instruments of the left — namely the mainstream media, Hollywood and academia.
Trump is now the leader of the party, and his continuous attack on the other side seems to have no end in the sight. This repels those who dislike his vicious rhetoric.
Meanwhile on the left, their enemy seems to be those they identify to be purveyors of oppression. Social justice is the top priority of the modern left. Thus, the continuous group politics and insistence on calling all opposition racist, sexist, bigot, and homophobic further alienates people and divides us among racial, class and gender lines.
Where is the future of American politics headed? If we keep up these patterns and attitudes, the answer is nowhere near good. We must return to discussions about policies. Discussions about which policies will do the most good for the most people and have the most logic and evidence to support them. Virtue signaling as well as the unwillingness to look at history and data before supporting policies needs to stop.
Wishful thinking, I know, but I believe we as Americans agree on far more than we admit to today. If we continue this worship of candidates and blind support of their policies, we are headed down a path of tyranny.
TK McWhertor is a junior in economics. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Collegian. Please send comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.
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When Maria Grace Photography came to me about doing a modern shoot with touches of elegance and class, we were so extraordinarily excited about the idea of working at The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk. With an amazing list of vendors, we ended up with a beautiful copper and gray wedding inspiration with pops of tangerine. Isha Foss created some stunning florals, Incredible Edibles Bakery an amazing cake, and more. Check out all the amazing Chrysler Museum wedding inspiration featured on Every Last Detail today. Their write-up of the inspiration was beautiful, so don't miss it!
For a full list of vendors, check out the list at the bottom. Thanks so much to all who were involved!
All that rose gold, looks great!
Wow! So beautiful!! I love that dress and the colors…and the elegance! Love it all!
This shoot still blows me away with how beautiful it was, thanks to you. So so glad we got to work together!


VBA Exp function is categorized as Math(Mathematical) & Trig function. This is a built-in Excel VBA Function. This function returns an exponential value for a specified number(e raised to a power x). The constant e value is approximately 2.718282. If x value is greater than 709.782712893, returns an error.
We can use this function in Excel and VBA. This function we use in either procedure or function in a VBA editor window in Excel. We can use this VBA Exp Function in any number of times in any number of procedures or functions. In the following section we learn what is the syntax and parameters of the Exp function, where we can use this Exp Function and real-time exampleS in Excel VBA.
Where we can apply or use VBA Exp Function?
The Exp function returns e raised to a power x.
The Exp function has one argument in Excel VBA.
Number:The Number is a required parameter. It represents a number or numeric value. We use this parameter to find exponential value.
We can use this Exp Function in VBA MS Office 365, MS Excel 2016, MS Excel 2013, 2011, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel 2016 for Mac, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel Online, Excel for iPhone, Excel for iPad, Excel for Android tablets and Excel for Android Mobiles.
Here is a simple example of the VBA Abs function. This below example finds an exponential value(-3).
MsgBox "An Exponential value of -3 is : " & dResult, vbInformation, "VBA Exp Function"
Here is a simple example of the VBA Abs function. This below example finds an exponential value(0).
MsgBox "An Exponential value of 0 is : " & dResult, vbInformation, "VBA Exp Function"
Here is a simple example of the VBA Abs function. This below example finds an exponential value(3).
MsgBox "An Exponential value of 3 is : " & dResult, vbInformation, "VBA Exp Function"
Here is a simple example of the VBA Abs function. This below example finds an exponential value(6.5).
MsgBox "An Exponential value of 6.5 is : " & dResult, vbInformation, "VBA Exp Function"
Here are the step by step instructions to use the VBA Exp function in Excel VBA.


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Q: Javascript Async Await wait for two functions to complete I am struggling to get my head around async/await.
I have the following code which calls:

*

*submitHandler() which posts a form's inputs to Google sheets

                const scriptURL =
                        'GOOGLE SCRIPT URL'
                const form = document.forms.emailform
                fetch(scriptURL, { method: 'POST', body: new FormData(form) })
                        .then(response => {
                                console.log('Success!', response)
                                setFormSuccess(1)
                        })
                        .catch(error => {
                                console.error('Error!', error.message)
                                setFormSuccess(2)
                        })
        }

*

*childRef.current.upload() which posts a file to S3...

but I need to wait for the results from both these functions before I call another function to open a modal and pass in the results of these two functions.
Can anybody help me please?
Many Thanks
async function onSubmit() {
                        setTimeout(() => {
                                submitHandler()
                                childRef.current.upload()
                        }, 1000)
                }
                //I want to wait for onSubmit to complete and then call another function which sets state and then launches a modal

EDIT: I for got to mention in the original question that I have tried await in all of the functions I call, but none of them work

A: I think you are just missing some "await" statements. Also I modified the timeout.
async function onSubmit() {
                    let sleep = function (ms) {
                        return new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, ms))
                    }
                    await sleep(1000)
                    await submitHandler()
                    await childRef.current.upload()
            }
            //I want to wait for onSubmit to complete and then call another function which sets state and then launches a modal

Also in the submitHandler() you are not correctly using async-await. You are using the .then methods, which cannot be easily combined with the await.
    async submitHandler() {
            const scriptURL = 'GOOGLE SCRIPT URL'
            const form = document.forms.emailform
            try {
                let response = await fetch(scriptURL, { method: 'POST', body: new FormData(form) })
                console.log('Success!', response)
                setFormSuccess(1)
            } catch(error) {
                console.error('Error!', error.message)
                setFormSuccess(2)
            }
    }

If you want to still catch errors, you have to wrap the fetch in a try block.

A: You can use Promise.all() to await multiple Promises, like so
const result = await Promise.all([submitHandler(), childRef.current.upload()]);

A: Your function should return Promise. So return your fetch()
submitHeader(){
      const scriptURL =
                    'GOOGLE SCRIPT URL'
            const form = document.forms.emailform
           return fetch(scriptURL, { method: 'POST', body: new FormData(form) })
                    .then(response => {
                            console.log('Success!', response)
                            setFormSuccess(1)
                            return response;
                    })
                    .catch(error => {
                            console.error('Error!', error.message)
                            setFormSuccess(2)
                    })
    }

So at you main function you could
async function onSubmit() {
                    setTimeout(() => {
                            const response = await submitHandler()
                            // Your response will be available here
                            console.log(response);
                            childRef.current.upload()
                    }, 1000)
            }

A: The first thing is that you need to mark the callback to setTimeout as async if you want to await inside it.
But setTimeout uses callbacks and thus deviate from the control flow you desire. Thus I'd use a simple promise wrapper to make it happen :
const promiseSetTimeout = (cb, delay) => new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
  setTimeout(async () => {
    const ret = await cb();
    resolve(ret);
  }, delay);
});

Thus you can await on it and have the desired control flow.
function onSubmit() {
  return promiseSetTimeout(async () => {
    await submitHandler();
    await childRef.current.upload();
  }, 1000);
}


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Titans' Marcus Johnson: Reaches 100 yards – CBSSports.com
Johnson recorded five receptions on six targets for 100 yards in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Saints.
Johnson entered the game with only four receptions across five games this season, though he stepped up in the absenc…….
Johnson entered the game with only four receptions across five games this season, though he stepped up in the absence of Julio Jones (hamstring). He delivered several big plays, highlighted by a 50-yard gain late in the first quarter when he quickly turned a short slant upfield. He added additional receptions of 17 and 16 yards to provide a big-play element to the Titans' offense. The team has been lacking a consistent second receiver behind A.J. Brown all season, and Johnson will have the chance to prove himself capable of the role in a Week 11 matchup against the Texans.
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/titans-marcus-johnson-reaches-100-yards/
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Chelsea trying to secure Mount deal
Andy Dalziel January 23, 2023
Chelsea are to make fresh efforts to tie down Mason Mount to a new deal. The 24 year old's current contract at Stamford Bridge has left than 18 months left to run, and now Liverpool have emerged as potential candidates to sign him. As things stand, he could walk away for free from the club next summer. The current stumbling ...
What are the Fastest Red Cards in the History of Football?
Shantanu Gupta January 14, 2023
One of the many reasons why so many people love football is because of the dramatic moments that change games. Goals are the most important moments of any football match, but a red card can have an enormous impact on the game, especially if it comes early. There have been several incidents which have led to early red cards in games, and these can be early ...
Chelsea interested in Brighton midfielder
Andy Dalziel January 8, 2023
Chelsea are one of the teams interested in Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moses Caicedo, along with Premier League rivals Liverpool. He has two and a half years left on his contract at the Amex Stadium and has previously indicated he wants to help the South Coast club qualify for the Europa League this season, so may not be ready to ...
Chelsea linked with Leao again
Andy Dalziel October 5, 2022
They are once again being linked with a move for AC Milan's Rafael Leao, despite the Portuguese having a release clause of £130 million. Having already agreed a deal to sign Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, Chelsea are not stopping in their ambitious plans to build a squad capable of challenging for all the major hounours. Manchester City and Liverpool ...
Early odds for winners of the Premier League
Shantanu Gupta September 26, 2022
The Premier League is one of the world's most watched football leagues and one that continues to excite fans with each fixture that continues to be played. Given the standard of football within the league, it does not matter if fans are watching a title clash, a relegation battle, or even a mid-table clash between two teams that are rather ...
Chelsea join Bellingham race
Andy Dalziel September 18, 2022
Chelsea have joined Premier League rivals Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United in the race to sign England midfielder Jude Bellingham. Bellingham signed for Borussia Dortmund after just one season with Birmingham City, but, although he is just 19 years old still, was named Bundesliga Newcomer of the Season n his first year at the German club and named in ...
Liverpool eyeing Pulisic
Andy Dalziel June 7, 2022
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic is a potential transfer target for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's side are looking for a replacement for Sadio Mané, who has announced that he wants to leave Anfield after a six year stay. With Bayern Munich his likely destination. And, whilst the German's squad has lots of attacking options in his squad, he is looking to bring ...
Best quotes about Sadio Mane
Hitesh Darji May 31, 2022
Possibly the best footballer to come out of Senegal, Mane is currently one of the top players at Liverpool FC noted for his wing play and goal scoring abilities. Known for striking the fastest ever hat-trick in the history of the English Premier League, we look at a selection of some of the best quotes about Sadio Mane. A one ...
Could Dembélé be the first Chelsea summer signing?
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Chelsea are hoping that Ousmane Dembélé could be their first signing, not only of the summer but also of the new era under the ownership of Todd Boehly. The 25-year old Frenchman is set to leave Barcelona this summer, with the two sides still gridlocked over a proposed contract extension, with the player unwilling to accept the terms on offer. ...
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Q: Why is MediaPlayer OnCompletion fired the first time a media is played? I have spent lots of hours trying to figure this out:
When MediaPlayer is loaded and started the first time, its OnCompletion is called. This is a problem because I have some code that skips to the next track when the previous track is finished.
I have solved it using a flag in the OnCompletion listener, but why is it like that?
This snippet is from the play() method in my service:
        mp.setDataSource(mCurrentMediaFile);
        mp.prepare();
        mDuration = mp.getDuration();
        int seek = mDuration * position / 1000;
        mp.seekTo(seek);
        mp.start();

For some reason, onCompletion is called right after returning from the play() method even though it's the first track being played after the service is created.

A: The only reason I see for such behaviour, in the provided code, is a bad seek value from the line int seek = mDuration * position / 1000;. Log the value out to check it out.

A: You should try placing your mp.seekTo code in the onPrepared callback. If the seek value is taken in to effect before the onPrepared callback, the seek value gets reset by the MediaPlayer. Lastly, the media needs to be buffered correctly before knowing what position to seek to. The onPrepared callback ensures this.
Hope that helps!

A: In my case, I've figured out that after mp.start() had been called, mp raised an error with the code -38, triggered the onCompletion call.
To fix this just implement onCompletionListener and return true, as below code:
mediaPlayer.setOnErrorListener { p0, p1, p2 ->
        Log.d("MP", "Error code: p1 $p1 - p2 $p2")
        true
}

https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/MediaPlayer.OnErrorListener

Returning false, or not having an OnErrorListener at all, will cause
the OnCompletionListener to be called.

Still can't get why the error happened and which error has value of (-38). Couldn't believe this issue has wandered around for more than 10 years...


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2018 year is bittersweet. We're commemorating 70 years since our railways were unified and nationalised as 'British Railways', as well commiserating 25 years since the disastrous 1993 Railways Act, which paved the way to the fragmented mess of privatisation that we have now.
These contrasting anniversaries show that times can, and do, change. In the last nine years since our campaign was founded in July 2009, we have been central in transforming the national debate, taking the re-nationalisation of our railways from a taboo topic to mainstream policy. Now we're sure it's only a matter of time until we realise our dream.
I find travelling to and from my local station is often interrupted, delayed or cancelled.
Commercial organisations should not be permitted to run essential public infrastructure. They favour profit over customer needs.
The railway network needs to be a subsidised public owned company with only 1st class & 2nd class prices. None of the peak time & holiday price hikes we suffer now.
I'm an ex-BR permanent way worker, back in the days when we knew every inch of the track in our area.
A single integrated rail enterprise is the most efficient and logical way.


Just got home from the movie, Truth, the story of Dan Rather's fall from grace at CBS. I don't think you got to see a trailer, but it had your name all over it. Robert Redford played Dan and Kate Blanchet, his loyal producer whose memoir inspired the movie.
It was good and I didn't miss a frame but I kept warming the empty seat to my right just in case you joined us, just in case. Trudy and Danny brought me along and they were great company. But it felt strange being at the Burns without you. It's been so long since we saw something there.
It was another glorious fall day and I was out with Sharon for a morning walk at Kennedy and then lunch with Freide, Trudy, Diana and Sharon. They were very sensitive to me and refused to let me pay for lunch. I did try, really. I know, if you were with us you would have grabbed up that check before anyone blinked. Sorry, I wasn't fast enough. But before Trudy left us she threw me a movie invitation and even though I was ready to take on a Friday night solo, I couldn't say know to company for a light dinner and a movie, right?
Nice to be in Rockland for another day. I got my ruby ring back it was shining so brightly, thrilled to have it back on my finger. One more ring to go and my new jeweler is thrilled to take up yet another challenge. We might be switching out stones in that first ring you got me. We'll see in a few days.
It's so strange to be living this routine without you. Someone asked me what I'm looking forward to. You know, I'm not looking forward to anything. I would like it if we could could just freeze time so I wouldn't have to , celebrate a Thanksgiving without you, take on winter without you , travel to Israel or Cancun or any where else without you. Of course I can't freeze time but I'm dreading this year coming on me without you.
There's the Bonnie now who lives in this familiar world and the Bonnie who lives in her head and her heart with you.
Yes, I look better, I'm sleeping better. I have breakfast food here in my apartment and in the house. I'm wearing my new Chico's creations and grabbing up my exercise clothes for the gym but I'm sleepwalking still. I can easily disappear into myself and in there only you are invited.
The Mets are winning tonight. Yes, the game is on the TV but I am with you.
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I hear you, Bonnie, just always thinking of you, and sending my wishes for better days.
It is hard to continue on in life when such a vibrant force is taken away. Your days may be filled with friends and activities, but it's not the same anymore. I wish I could wrap my arms around you and hold tight. Thinking of you.
What to look forward to? Big question.


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Exploring the Creativity Code - Investigations into the use of Fuzzy Logic and Artificial Intelligence in the composition of Hypermedia performance
Vear, Craig
This paper will reflect on several practice-based investigations that examined the transformational effect of performing artists collaborating with thinking machines. A series of works have been created that forefront the laptop as performer. Embedded within the algorithmic logic of these machines are aesthetic choices that contribute to the fluid realisation of each work. In a sense, these machines are endowed with the composer's aesthetic choices, which are realised live through performance and their interaction with humans. Piece 1: Three Last Voices (2012) was commissioned by Vale of Glamorgan International Music Festival uses generative algorithms and networked communications to present scores to improvising musicians. Piece 2: Black Cats and Blues a hypermedia concerto for cello and digital technologies (2013-4) uses camera analysis of the performer's motions. Piece 3: QuickSilver for dancer, cello, Kyma and digital projection technology (2014) uses audio and video tracking to generate scores and visual design. Each of these are considered as hypermedial organisms in which the boundaries of individuality are blurred through the interaction of digital technology, and creativity is fused selflessly within a lived understanding of a whole instrument. This paper will reflect upon the human computer relationship between the corporeal performers with the technological performers, and review existing work on mapping human creativity (e.g. H Zedan et al 2008). Furthermore, it will ponder on the Turing Test nature of these findings, by identifying what it was in the code that the humans understood to be 'exhibiting intelligent behaviour equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human'. In short, is there such a thing as a Creativity Code?
Presented at INTETAIN 2014, 6th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, that will take place in Chicago, United States, July 9–11, 2014
Citation : Vear, C. (2014) Exploring the Creativity Code - Investigations into the use of Fuzzy Logic and Artificial Intelligence in the composition of Hypermedia performance.
Research Group : Performance Research Group
Research Institute : Music, Technology and Innovation - Institute for Sonic Creativity (MTI2)
Peer Reviewed : Yes


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