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Q: React - Passing variable to path in redirect I have a code that redirects to a default path if a certain flag is set. The redirected URL contains a variable id. I tried
return <Redirect to = {'/products/:id/details'}/>
and
return <Redirect to = {'/products/${id}/details'}/>
but neither of them will insert the id to the URL.
This is my code:
if (flag)
    return <Redirect to = {'/products/:id/details'}/>

return(
    //renders something
)

A: Just update like this with Template_literals: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Template_literals?retiredLocale=vi
 return <Redirect to = {`/products/${id}/details`}/>

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If anyone still remembers the good ol days, were men were men and vulching wasn't allowed?
Should anyone be interested then RAF209 has started up again...and perhaps a few J99 too.
lederhosen, I just had the strongest flashback to 1999 reading that. Wow! I can't say I've fired up Red Baron in ages, but I wish you guys a great tournament! Should be a blast!
Boy I spent a lot of time playing that. And the mods. Good times.
As a poor student that got his first PC and wanted to go for Microsoft Combat Flightsimulator, which was to expensive in the local store and came back with RB with mission builder from the cheap sale box. I never did get this DOS-game to work on my Win'95 PC, but after reading all the .pdf files it did start my intrest in WW1.
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Grand times they were indeed!
I recall (Mostly) fond memories of RAF209 . Can't say I know what happened to all the RAF28 boys. Save you , SOP!


Soulwinning: The Thermometer for True Ministry...?
As we have endeavored to make plain in the past, we are not trying to stir up unnecessary strife. Before this blog was born, we anticipated that some would view any post we made to be "gossip", "slander", or "outright lies." We viewed negative opinions about FBCH and HAC in this very same manner in years gone by. Notwithstanding, that is not our present desire. More than anything else we would like to promote independent and Biblical thinking on the part of the impressionable future blogger who may stumble upon Bread and Circuses. We are FOR Cross-centered, Holy Spirit-led and enabled, Biblical witnessing. I want so much for that to be made clear before we receive a verbal onslaught from those who wish to discredit our claims and/or opinions.
Now then, I think it is appropriate at this particular time to explore the concept of what is commonly called ""soulwinning"" in IFBx circles, especially in light of recent comments made by a well-meaning fellow blogger in response to the recent Mike Hess editorial.
One of the most defining characteristics of Hyles-Anderson College and First Baptist Church is their purported soulwinning zeal and personal evangelism.
All faculty, staff, and students are required to go soul winning weekly. Students participate in the evangelistic ministry of the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, which builds its ministry around personal soul winning. An average of over 10,000 new converts were baptized each year for the past several years."
Unfortunately, this very characteristic becomes little more than a man-made methodology. I regret to say that these two institutions have become the benchmark for (un)biblical witnessing for churches turning in the IFBx orbit.
Do I have to ask it? Sir(s), if an average of 10,000 new converts were baptized each year for the past several years, could you not plant churches with these converts and in effect change the spiritual landscape of greater Chicagoland? These folks are evidently seeing better "success" than our LORD did during his earthly ministry(tongue in cheek)! Why do they boast of such a number while simultaneously advertising that their new auditorium has a capacity for 7,500 people? I sense a tremendous disconnect.
I myself know from personal participation, that HAC has basically become the proverbial beast of burden for FBCH to achieve her pie-in-the-sky numerical goals. I also would like to note that they have categorically made their version of ""confrontational soulwinning" a litmus test for fellowship with other ministries. I digress.
From my experience there, the only Scriptural support offerred for their concept of soulwinning is taken from Proverbs 11:30 "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that winneth souls is wise." Hyles used to use this proof text as his basis for drawing all church members into his office for counseling--he had won the most souls so he was the wisest person to seek counsel from (that is another post for another day). In retrospect, it seems hermeneutically dishonest to beat this particular passage into the ground while neglecting to even attempt to elaborate upon the great commission as given by our LORD and recorded in the 28th chapter of Matthew's gospel. In my estimation, the Great Commission does not necessarily square with their methodology for witnessing and quest for numbers. Can we equate "door-to-door soulwinning" with Christ's directive to make disciples of all nations and teach them to observe ALL that He has commanded us? My answer to that question from the standpoint of a HAC alumnus is an emphatic "NO".
Let us take Northland Baptist Bible College, in Dunbar, Wisconsin, for example. It is my understanding that although they share some Baptist distinctives in common with HAC, the two have very different definitions of and approaches toward witnessing to the lost. Other Christian colleges and universities that don''t hold to the same methodologies regarding numeric goals as HAC are usually labeled as ""cold"", ""dead"", ""liberal"", or even ""hyper-calvinistic"". Oddly enough, one would not have to be a Calvinist to be labeled as such by FBCH/HAC. I am willing to bet that the majority of our readership here at B&C would be calvinistic as compared with them.
Detractors, allow me to beat you to the punch: we were probably never real soulwinners while there, just critics...we probably couldn't even run a hot dog stand, let alone FBC Hammond...we are bitter and are capitalizing on this blogging opportunity to grind our axes, ad nauseum.
The truth of the matter is that we are trying to re-focus on what the scripture says about this matter of "soulwinning". Should "soulwinning" be the cornerstone of our philosophy of ministry? Is the book of Acts our blueprint for the church age? Should Proverbs 11:30 be our central battle cry as Christ followers? Why would Jesus seemingly refuse to "draw the net" as many "great soulwinners" have taught us to do? Would Jesus meet the typical IFBX convert at the church altar and share words with them that would cause them to walk away in sadness? Is true saving faith something you can try like a new pair of running shoes to see if it "works" for you? Is someone who gladly "accepts" Christ "into his heart" but refuses to follow the LORD in baptism truly saved? Is it possible to turn from darkness to light without a radical change in one's life? Are we truly a new creation after the new birth? Does God give us the option of bearing Christian fruit? Is discipleship an optional item as well? These are all questions worthy of engagement--why should IFBs be shallow and unbiblical? Why are IFBs content to allow the silly thinkers and exegetically illiterate in their movement to speak for them on such issues? What do you think the Bible teaches?
Mike Hess and I (Phineas) attended Hyles-Anderson College at the same time during the early 1990's. We did not know each other very well during those years since I was an off campus student and he was living in the dorms. We both worked in the bus ministry--he worked on the Chicago routes and I worked on the local "A" bus routes in East Chicago. We became re-acquainted over the last year through the Sharper Iron website--I am so glad that we have been able to share some wonderful fellowship and look forward to much more of the same for many years to come. Mike used to share blog duties at "The World From Our Window" and now has his very own blog called, "Extreme Fundamental Makeover". I asked him when we first started if he would make a guest post for us here at Bread and Circuses and he graciously accepted our invitation--so without further adieu, enjoy!
"When one does not adhere to the doctrines of grace you are forced to allow your methodology to transform your theology. Hence, we have First Baptist Church of Hammond and Hyles-Anderson College. To this day, they lead the world with their pragmatic ""do anything for numbers" tactics.
It was a summer day in 1996 shortly after I had been married. I was called into Ray Young''s office (then bus director) and was to be asked to be a division leader. A division leader was the highest position that any student at HAC could hold as a non-staff member. Having been totally enamored with position and loyalty, thanks to a steady dose of that teaching being pumped into me every day of the week for two years now, I would do anything that the ""man of God" told me to do. I accepted the call to duty and became director of nearly ten different bus routes on the south side of Chicago. Ready to take on the world and get Bro. Hyles'' attention, I was eager to find new and innovative ways to coerce people to ride our buses and win the latest gimmicky contest that displayed the glory of man and his ability to impress God by not being ""mediocre"". I had already won trips to Gatlinburg TN, the Canadian Boundary Waters, and several other keepsakes that were once owned by Young and Hyles (e.g. suits and ties). This kind of sounds like the methods that were used during the early apostolic church period to encourage Christians who were being tortured and beaten to death for their faith in Christ…..right???
"You are being brought on to produce. You have produced in the past and that is what is expected of you now."" Now I wonder...Produce what??? People who are passionate followers of the Lord Jesus Christ or people who are simply another "notch in my belt"?
"The attendances need to grow in an immediate time frame."" Now I wonder...Why? To produce Christ-like holiness in the lives of those who ride the buses? Which is more important numerical growth or the growth of Christian fruit in the lives of God's people?
"There should be no question as to where your loyalty resides in regards to Bro. Hyles. Your division and your loyalty personally should be public and intentional."" Nothing about uplifting, exalting, and treasuring Christ--that took second place to lord Jack--always has and still does at FBCH.
"Make sure that special attention and rewards are given to those who produce."
Much of this was during our campaign to baptize 10,000 converts (circa 1995-96). I now see that this has been more than doubled by Pastor Schaap. I shudder to think about some of the methods that have been used to coerce this number of unsuspecting souls to enter the baptistery waters without any grasp whatsoever of the Gospel. In order to accomplish these kinds of goals, Hyles and Young would call for "Baptism Saturdays"". These were Saturdays where we would go into the African-American neighborhoods in Chicago (blacks were not allowed to ride the buses on Sundays--only on secluded bus routes that came in the afternoon when most of the church was gone). Normally, we would rent a black church on the south side of Chicago with a baptistery and use it to baptize scores of black children. This would produce several thousand baptisms a year. These would also be included in the count that went out nationally at Pastor's' School and would also be added to the 100,000 member church roll. Sounds like a good way to go about doing church, right? Sounds like the pattern laid out in the New Testament, huh?
I wonder how many of those 10,000 people who were baptized that year can tell me the name of one deacon at that church today. I would venture to say less than a dozen of these 10,000 could. What about the 25,000 who were baptized last year? The saddest part about this is the fact that I once fell for this hook, line, and sinker. Why? Was it for the glory of God? Was it for the pursuit of personal holiness to the glory of Christ? Was it for the glory of Christ to be spread to the far reaches of the Chicagoland area? No...simply put (and I take personal responsibility for this) it was all for the praise of man and the recognition of others. This was our motivation and the tactics used by the abusive leadership at HAC to produce their ""numbers"" and to get their recognition for the glory of Jack--nothing more and nothing less."
Jeremiah 48:29-30 ASV "We have heard of the pride of Moab, [that] he is very proud; his loftiness, and his pride, and his arrogancy, and the haughtiness of his heart. I know his wrath, saith Jehovah, that it is nought; his boastings have wrought nothing.
As a kid growing up smack in the middle of hysteric fundamentalism I never realized that FBCH was not a mainstream IFB church--I cannot imagine that now, but it is still very true among current members of FBCH. We heard Bro. Hyles preach so much about Hammond being the center of it all and all the thousands of pastors that looked to Hammond for encouragement and guidance. We heard stories from Bro. Hyles about all the people that uprooted their families from across the fruited plain in order to move to Hammond and be under his preaching and ministry. We heard about all the other churches in our area and across the nation that were selling out and changing and turning away from Fundamentalism. We heard about the weekly speaking engagements that Hyles had all across the nation and even the world to "help save America" and to "keep this nation free"! We saw his entourage of body guards and security guards armed with guns to keep "preacher" safe. We heard week in and week out about the plots on his ministry and even some death threats on his life because he was preaching the truth.
I can still remember as a kid thinking that Bro. Hyles was some sort of famous movie star or celebrity. We were given glossy pictures of him, coffee mugs with his face looking up from the bottom, and even a cardboard cutout of his face to wear as a mask--maybe someday he would remember my name--maybe someday he would mention my family from the pulpit during a sermon--maybe someday he would say "hi" to me in the hallway--maybe someday he would send me a letter he wrote with his own hand!
Recently I heard some chatter from some current members of FBCH about how Dr. Schaap was invited to the White House for a meeting with the POTUS. I also read about this and saw a picture of Pastor Schaap with President George W. Bush in an issue of "The Voice". The same shock and awe that Hyles' stories and image created in me years ago were evident in the glimmering eyes of those who regaled me with tales of a Baptist preacher going to Washington to set things right! It brought back memories of times when Hyles would talk about actually refusing a meeting with either Jimmy Carter or Ronald Reagan when he was President--Pastor Hyles was far too busy to meet with any mere President--he was carrying a nation and a world on his shoulders!
Adoring fans, bodyguards, and tall tales--all the ingredients for a hyper-fundy superhero! This was my relationship with my pastor for over 20 years--now you know why I am so wacky.
Most IFBxers have an insatiable desire for numbers--of converts, baptisms, buildings, budgets, attendees, etc.--this is one of the many warts they typically wear as a badge of honor. The response to this observation is most often one of attack asking how many people you have "gotten saved" over the last week or month. We could probably make scores of posts about First Baptist of Hammond's touting of buildings, budgets, and buses as validation of "God's blessing" their ministry--at this point I would like to simply draw attention to something I received in the mail a while back and is still available for your perusal in its entirety at the official First Baptist Church website under "The Voice" December 2003 tab.
"For over a century, First Baptist Church has been a fixture of downtown Hammond. Through the years, the church's influence has increased as literally thousands of Christian leaders around the globe look to our church for inspiration and example. We host three major national yearly conferences, operate the largest independent Baptist Bible College, and baptize upwards of 10,000 converts annually. Researchers tell us that we are the largest church of our kind in the world."
"Presently we are constructing a new multi-million dollar auditorium complex that will seat over 7,000 and provide much needed space for our Bible-teaching program which includes more than 600 Sunday School classes."
"Our public services are built around the preaching and teaching of the Word of God. For 23 years I taught Bible in our college and seminary. I love to take the truths of God's Word and present them in a practical and helpful way to strengthen the marriages, families, and individual lives of our congregation. I believe with all my heart the Bible is relevant for today, and the 10,000 plus people who come each Sunday are a testimony to that."
Now I am not usually one to nitpick, but the tone of the greeting was very man-centered and most conclusions were arrived at by the exorbitant numbers and statistics cited. Beyond the numbers emphasis I am a little puzzled by the statement concerning the "researchers tell us that we are the largest church of our kind in the world." I know that "researchers" is a general term, but I would be interested to know who these researchers were--the impression is given that an actual study was done and FBCH was crowned as the "largest". I also was appalled at the declaration that the public services are "built around the preaching and teaching of the Word of God." I think even the biggest supporters of FBCH would have to admit that there is much more entertainment and pop-psychology in a typical service than true Biblical exposition.
What else did you notice in this article--you may want to check it out at the church's website before commenting--I don't have time to type the entire thing from the pdf file--I only posted the "highlights" so to speak.
If you draw attention to this kind of pragmatism does it mean you are just jealous and too lazy to get "busy for God"? Is God impressed by our numbers? Should the people of God be impressed by numbers? To take it a step further, is God impressed by anything done in a spirit of pride? Do our motives matter or does the end justify the means? Does this type of emphasis help create the "hero worship" that has been rampant in IFBxdom for decades? Should we not be concerned at all about numbers in our ministries? Didn't the Lord mention numbers on many different occasions? Should this fact not cause us to strive for big numbers? What do you think is the Biblical philosophy of numbers in ministry? Maybe there are other questions that come to your mind--please share them in a spirit of meekness.
James 4:6 KJV "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."
James 4:10 KJV "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."
1 Peter 5:5-6 KJV "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
Philippians 2:3-11 KJV "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."


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Mobile phone use will be banned during school hours at West Australian public schools from next year, with the state government saying it will reduce distraction from studies and encourage face-to-face social interaction. Students will also be prohibited from using smart watches, ear buds, headphones and tablets during class. Pupils from kindergarten to Year 6 will not be permitted to have mobile phones in their possession at all, while students from Years 7 to 12 must have them turned off and out of sight. Smart watches must be set to airplane mode. Those who contravene the rules will, in the first instance, be forced to hand over the device, which will be returned at the end of the day. A parent will have to go to the school to collect the device for second contraventions. Exemptions can be made by teachers including for educational use or medical conditions. "We want to create the best possible learning environment for WA kids, and our policy will allow students to focus on their school work, without the distraction of a mobile phone," Premier Mark McGowan said. "The policy will improve the health and wellbeing of students, by encouraging children to connect socially in class and in the school yard." Currently, some students text each other while sitting side by side at lunchtime, Mr McGowan said. Opposition leader Liza Harvey said she backed the ban, which was already in place at some private schools. "Kids are at school to learn, not to be distracted by their phone," she said. Federal education minister Dan Tehan welcomed the "off and away all day" policy, saying it was a tough but right decision. Mr Tehan said the Commonwealth put banning mobile phones on the Education Council agenda earlier this year and heard research that found low-achieving students benefited the most, equating to an additional 10 school days a year. "We will continue to support all jurisdictions and schools to limit the use of mobile phones in schools," he said. The announcement on Wednesday follows consultation with teachers, parents and students, and was made at Ocean Reef Senior High School, which has had its own ban since the start of 2018. Australian Associated Press
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Mobile phones banned at WA public schools
Mobile phone use will be banned during school hours at West Australian public schools next year.
Mobile phone use will be banned during school hours at West Australian public schools from next year, with the state government saying it will reduce distraction from studies and encourage face-to-face social interaction.
Students will also be prohibited from using smart watches, ear buds, headphones and tablets during class.
Pupils from kindergarten to Year 6 will not be permitted to have mobile phones in their possession at all, while students from Years 7 to 12 must have them turned off and out of sight.
Smart watches must be set to airplane mode.
Those who contravene the rules will, in the first instance, be forced to hand over the device, which will be returned at the end of the day.
A parent will have to go to the school to collect the device for second contraventions.
Exemptions can be made by teachers including for educational use or medical conditions.
"We want to create the best possible learning environment for WA kids, and our policy will allow students to focus on their school work, without the distraction of a mobile phone," Premier Mark McGowan said.
"The policy will improve the health and wellbeing of students, by encouraging children to connect socially in class and in the school yard."
Currently, some students text each other while sitting side by side at lunchtime, Mr McGowan said.
Opposition leader Liza Harvey said she backed the ban, which was already in place at some private schools.
"Kids are at school to learn, not to be distracted by their phone," she said.
Federal education minister Dan Tehan welcomed the "off and away all day" policy, saying it was a tough but right decision.
Mr Tehan said the Commonwealth put banning mobile phones on the Education Council agenda earlier this year and heard research that found low-achieving students benefited the most, equating to an additional 10 school days a year.
"We will continue to support all jurisdictions and schools to limit the use of mobile phones in schools," he said.
The announcement on Wednesday follows consultation with teachers, parents and students, and was made at Ocean Reef Senior High School, which has had its own ban since the start of 2018.

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Appesi gli scarpini al chiodo, il 28 agosto 1998 viene nominato vice di Ruud Gullit al Newcastle United. Il 28 agosto 1999 dopo le dimissioni dell'olandese viene nominato allenatore ad interim. Dopo due giorni subisce una pesante sconfitta per 5-1 dal Manchester United. Il 2 settembre dopo una partita lascia il posto, tornando al ruolo di vice del veterano Bobby Robson. Dal 2004 è stato il vice di José Mourinho al Chelsea, suo ex club, e poi anche di Avraham Grant e Scolari. Il 12 settembre 2008 rassegna le dimissioni, ma vengono rifiutate dai Blues. Dopo quattro giorni diventa vice di Gianfranco Zola al West Ham, pagandolo 2 milioni di euro.

Il 10 gennaio 2011 diventa assistente di Kenny Dalglish al Liverpool. Il 16 maggio 2012 lascia il club insieme all'esonero del tecnico. L'8 giugno finalmente ottiene un incarico di manager della prima squadra, firmando un contratto di due anni con il West Bromwich Albion. Il 14 dicembre 2013 viene esonerato dopo aver totalizzato 3 vittorie, 6 pareggi e 7 sconfitte.

Il 16 dicembre 2014 diventa allenatore del Reading, firmando un contratto di due anni e mezzo. Il 5 dicembre 2015 viene esonerato dopo la sconfitta in Championship con il Queens Park Rangers.

Il 6 giugno 2016 viene nominato vice allenatore di Roberto Di Matteo all'Aston Villa.

Il 12 novembre 2020 grazie alla vittoria nello spareggio contro la Serbia la Scozia si qualifica a Euro 2020, riportando la nazionale scozzese ad un torneo internazionale al quale mancava da 22 anni (Mondiali 1998).

All'europeo la squadra esce al primo turno, ma ciononostante, il 24 agosto 2021, lui estende il suo contratto sino al 2024.

Statistiche

Cronologia presenze e reti in nazionale

Statistiche da allenatore
Statistiche aggiornate al 28 maggio 2022. In grassetto le competizioni vinte.

Nazionale scozzese nel dettaglio

Panchine da commissario tecnico della nazionale scozzese

Palmarès

Giocatore

Competizioni nazionali
Coppa di Scozia: 1
St. Mirren: 1986-1987

Chelsea: 1988-1989

Chelsea: 1989-1990

Chelsea: 1996-1997

Chelsea: 1997-1998

Competizioni internazionali

Chelsea: 1997-1998

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Calciatori della Nazionale scozzese

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The Birth of the Universe: Being a Philosophical Exposition of the Origin ...
Escrito por Russel P. Ambler
contains the elements of those hidden and mysterious forces, whose effects are apparent in the visible movements of Nature.
2. The substance termed space was eternally pervaded with the principle of motion ; this principle, acting in the direction of a definite end, ultimated in the coexistent flower of intelligence.; and this intelligence, being attained through successive series and degrees of refinement, was by an equal necessity connected with form; so that motion, intelligence and form were the essential characteristics of primitive being.
3. As motion was an eternal principle in the pervading essence of immensity, so intelligence as the ultimate of motion, attained through the medium of ascending gradations, was a quality belonging to this essence in its most concentrated, refined and intensified state; and this essence in its perfected form, being arranged in the complete organization on which intelligence depends, constituted the sun and vortex of the great Positive Mind.
4. Existing eternally in the depths of space as the highest form and state of the one pervading substance, the Positive Mind was the center of circling spheres of radiance, which extended in every direction as far as its own radiating and attracting power could reach, mingling at last with the infinite sea of light where motion is resolved into its most simple form.
5. All space begins and ends in its own central Soul as above denoted; and from this. Soul, encircled by the spheres evolved by its inherent forces, were progressively developed all the external creations of the surrounding Universe.
In these conclusions is presented an exceedingly simple and natural view of the original basis or germ of material existence. It is true that there exists much difficulty in embodying in language the conceptions that pertain to a realm of intangible being, which lies not within the boundaries of the sensuous vision. Yet the realities expressed will make their appeal to the highest intuitions of the soul. Standing on the surface of the visible creation, we can behold the sparkling streams of life that gush up from the invisible depths of being; and we are then almost forced to recognize the fact, that all external forms have sprung from the elements of a hidden power, and that even the worlds in their majestic glory, are but shining bubbles floating on the bosom of the Divine Fountain. To find the germ, therefore, of material creations, we must look beneath the creations themselves; yea, we must look beneath the very space in which these exist, for space is not a mere empty void, but it is an imperishable substance forming as it were the foundation on which the temple of Nature has been reared; and then descending beneath this through successive degrees of unfolding, we arrive at last to a perception of the inmost, sunlike Spirit.
PHILOSOPHY OF CREATION.
The special design of this Chapter will be to consider some of the cosmological theories on which the Philosophy of Crea- v tion has been based by different minds, and thus to show by contrast the beauty of those higher realities to which reference has been made in the preceding portions of this work. It is evident that the original state of matter is not presented in the aspect of surrounding things. The myriad forms of beauty that adorn the earth and heavens, point distinctly to a previous period when the present constitution of Nature began to exist. And the manifestations of progressive development which are everywhere apparent in the expanse of being, render it obvious that the present form and arrrangement of the Universe have not existed from eternity, but have been derived from a combination of materials existing anteriorly in a different state of refinement and perfection. Therefore the inquiry arises in every investigating mind, whence came the first dawn of Creation's morning ?—whence originated those primitive materials from which innumerable systems of worlds have been ushered into being?
In attempting to solve this problem, the philosophers of all ages have exerted their strongest powers of analysis and investigation; and, as a consequence to be anticipated, several different hypotheses have been formed on the subject, which, though they may not prove to be satisfactory in themselves, are nevertheless indications of much profound thought on the part of their authors. The first theory which should be noticed in this connection is that of the eternity of matter. This, as it appears from historical records, has quite an ancient origin, and may be traced through most of the schools of Greece. "If," says a noted writer, "we search into the systems of all the ancient schools of philosophy, amid an infinite variety of different opinions in other respects, we find them, perhaps without an exception, concurring in a belief of the eternity of matter, or that general substance which constitutes the visible world around us; which was sometimes conceived to be intelligent in many of its corpuscles, and unintelligent in the rest, as was taught by Democritus, sometimes intelligent as a whole, though unintelligent in its separate parts, as taught both by Aristotle and Plato; and sometimes unintelligent in all its parts and particles, whether united or disjoined, which formed the dogma of Epicurus. Under some modification or other, however, the doctrine of the eternity of matter appears to have been universal among the philosophers of ancient nations."
This hypothesis is one which we might suppose would be naturally first generated in the contemplations of materialistic minds. Viewing external matter as comprehending the entire realm of being, and having no conception of the existence of an essence more refined than the particles of which matter is composed, they were in a measure compelled to regard that as eternal, which they were unable to trace to a more sublimated source. The theory here referred to, therefore, is a good representative of the materialism of the age in which it originated. When the mind ascends to a spiritual plane of thought, it can easily perceive the difficulties with which such a theory is beset. Matter, in all its visible and tangible forms, is constantly undergoing the process of change. Even the very particles which make up its whole, become etherealized into an impalpable substance which extends beyond the reach of the senses. For this reason matter can not be eternal in its tangible or compound state, as otherwise it could not be reduced to an inappreciable form. But when we come to ascertain the primitive and substantial basis of matter, extending our view beyond its temporary and changing forms to the refined and spiritual essence into which it is capable of being resolved, we can recognize the fact that this alone has an eternal existence, as the medium through which the Divine intelligence is expressed, and through which also all external matter is moved and governed.
To assert the absolute eternity of matter in any other sense than this, is to make a theory which can not stand the test of reason. The difficulties which lie in the way of such a theory, are ably set forth by the author before alluded to, as follows: "We may regard matter as essentially and eternally intelligent, or as essentially and eternally unintelligent; as essentially intelligent in its several parts, or as essentially intelligent as a whole. The dilemma is equal in all these cases. Matter can not be intelligent as a whole, without being intelligent in every atom, for a concourse of unintelligent atoms caii never produce


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Despite the camouflage, the changes are evident and spy shots are now available online. Some design changes and enhanced amenities are on the cards.
The camouflaged test model of upcoming Lincoln MKX is not enough to hide the styling changes. The car will sport the restyled grille which has also been used in stable mates Continental and MKZ. A chrome mesh grille is set to replace the 'butterfly' grille. The front bumper is revised and new headlamps are there. In fact, the car is getting two-tier lighting- much in line with Hyundai Kona and new Jeep Cherokee. It will be sold in trim levels Premiere, Select, Reserve, and top Black Label. The cabin is likely to get small updates with enhanced upholstery choices and a revised dashboard. The cargo space may remain the same.
The upcoming MKX SUV from Lincoln will also get plenty of safety features and a lot of amenities. In fact, the amenities in the SUV rival those found in German and Italian rivals.
The car gets a host of nosier insulating materials to ensure cabin remains quiet. The vehicle also gets excellent audio systems in the cabin. The Revel audio systems are excellent and Black label trim gets a home-theater sound simulating setup.
In terms of safety features, the 2019 MKX is a good candidate. All trims also get equipped with rear parking sensors, airbags, and backup camera. Optional safety features include surround-view camera system, automatic parking assistance, blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning and also an automatic emergency braking.
Premier trim gets automatic 2-zone climate control, proximity key, leatherette upholstery, Sync 3 infotainment system and Bluetooth. However, the select trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seats, ambient lighting, etc. The Reserve trim gets HID headlamps, 20-inch alloy wheels, panoramic moonroof, and navigation. You get plenty of packages like cold-weather package and standalone upgrade options. The black label goes a step further and offers opulence in a proper sense of the term.
The 2019 Lincoln MKX models will be equipped with Ford's new range of Ecoboost engines, leading to better fuel economy. The new nine-speed automatic transmission may be used with these engines.
The 3.7-litre Ti-VCT V6 engine that produces 303-hp and a new four-cylinder engine may also be offered. The powertrain may be laden with Lincoln Drive Control which offers some driving modes. The EPA rating is 17/26 mpg.
The pricing of 2019 Lincoln MKX is not known. It will be unveiled in late 2018. The 2019 Lincoln MKX is a nice midsized luxury SUV that gets moderate revamp. Its styling is enticing and powertrain is capable. Finally, it will battle with Mercedes-Benz GLC class and Cadillac XT4 upon release.


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Blu-ray Review: Amen. (2002)
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Alternate Titles: Der Stellvertreter; Amen
A well-intentioned, emotionally charged yet historically questionable passion project from Oscar winning filmmaker Costa-Gavras that's been roughly forty years in the making, Amen. takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey of what should've been naturally engrossing terrain.
Hoping to investigate the question of who knew what, when and why more wasn't done to stop the "Final Solution" that led to the mass execution of Jews during the Holocaust, Amen. initially resonates with viewers on a humanistic level.
Unfortunately, as the film continues the admirable motives of the piece get bungled by leisurely pacing, static editing and an overreliance on manipulatively manufactured melodrama to try and make points when understated simplicity would've been far more effective in driving the moral subtext home.
Based on Rolf Hochhuth's divisive 1963 play The Deputy, a Christian Tragedy which was criticized by those from all nationalities and religious walks of life for the artistic liberties that were taken with real figures and events surrounding the horrific genocide that occurred during the second world war, Amen. confronts the controversies inherent in Hocchuth's text head-on.
Adapted by Costa-Gavras as well as Jean-Claude Grumberg, the audacious script raises valid (if contrived) questions about the culpability of other leaders by daring to make the government officials of other countries and various organizations – most notably the Catholic Church and Pope Pius XII in particular – accessories to the crimes that occurred at the Nazi Death Camps.
Centered on a historical figure, the film revolves around the moral crisis faced by a hardworking German chemist named Kurt Gerstein (played by Ulrich Tukur) after he discovers that the vaccine that he'd created to provide a safe haven from typhus is instead being used in the form of a gas to murder men, women and children by the thousand.
Hoping to alert the Vatican in order to put a stop to the horrific actions of the SS officers he has no choice but to work alongside for fear they'd slaughter his wife and children, Gerstein's pleas to reach the pope fall on deaf ears.
Finding an ally in a young Jesuit priest (played by Matthiew Kassovitz) who's as passionate to stop the insanity as he is despite having no means or influence, the two men realize they cannot stand by while such atrocities are occurring nearby.
Needless to say, it's easy to understand why the work riled up viewers for its shocking portrayal of the Catholic Church (and foreign governments) especially when you realize that portions of the plot in addition to the Jesuit priest character had been invented entirely out of thin air.
However after researching Gerstein out of curiosity in order to separate fact from fiction, I couldn't understand why someone as drawn to political filmmaking as Costa-Gavras was had chosen to use the play as the basis of his film when the details available that chronicle Gerstein's real life are far more riveting on their own.
As debated as the facts are surrounding the man in question via Gerstein's own handwritten accounts, rather than relying on fiction to formulate a clumsily crafted and overly contrived final payoff in the film's meandering final act, Costa-Gavras could've instead crafted an intriguing, investigate thesis worthy of Oliver Stone.
The last film from the director to utilize an English language track to date, the rather heavily accented dialogue would've benefited from the inclusion of a subtitle option on this otherwise technically stellar high-definition Blu-ray that shows off the meticulous frame composition, production design and cinematographic quality for which a Costa-Gavras picture is known.
Likewise it's the technical specs of Amen. as well as the moving performances by our two leads that serve as the saving graces of this otherwise uneven production.
Furthermore, just like subtitles would've heightened our understanding, another read-through of the onscreen text might've augmented the film overall.
In a mind-boggling juxtaposition of pictures and words, Amen. illustrates one fate for our character and then uses a decidedly contradictory word choice moments later that makes us wonder if we either missed something, misunderstood some vital detail, or if the screen cards had been given an unsupervised translation after being written in a different language altogether.
While any foreign film buff understands that typos are quite common, because Amen. had been so structurally all over-the-place (not even clarifying the years when time flies by), ultimately we're left with one awkward final impression of a film that attempted to reveal the truth about the final solution without understanding the importance of the final act in doing just that.
Disappointingly underwhelming despite its original potential as a work so many decades in the making, Amen. will be of particular interest to devotees of Costa-Gavras, even if it's a minor entry in an otherwise staggering career of major achievements (aside from the lukewarm reception of another WWII inspired effort via Music Box).
The rest of us will do better to opt for one of several finely crafted, emotionally riveting and historically sound films that brought the horrors of the Holocaust to life for the current generation – whether by way of The Pianist or Schindler's List.
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Six moves later, sophomore Isabel Dominguez walks through the doors of Legacy, entering her new world for the next few years. Dominguez's father served in the United States Army for more than 20 years. Life in the military, the only life she knows, gives her the proud title of a "military brat."
Roughly one of every 25 Americans live as military brats, or a child of military personnel. As a result of their parents' job, an average lifestyle for military brats includes moves about every 2-4 years, life on a military base alongside other military brats and periods of time with their parents not home.
Dominguez and her family of six made their way to Texas her eighth-grade year. She typically attended schools on the military bases she lived in. In Texas, she attended her third public school.
"When I went to school on a military base, we were all in the same boat and it wasn't weird to meet new people," Dominguez said. "But when I moved here, and I went to Jobe, everyone just was like, 'Who are you? Where'd you come from?' I just got a lot of people coming at me. But I just think it's because they're not used to seeing new faces."
Even though she attends the same school as her peers, they live worlds apart. Dominguez's normal differs from her fellow student's normal.
"I remember when I lived on a military base, I thought civilians were so weird, " Dominguez said. "They don't have to go through a whole safety check system just to get to their house. And for me, though, that was normal, it is like a safe place."
Because of the different circumstances, military brats need extra support from the teachers and administrators. Their parents can be gone months, sometimes even years at a time. Assistant Principal Leonard Cousins understands these students after he served 22 years in the United States Army.
"I was a parent while I was in the military," Mr. Cousins said. "My kids were sort of in that situation, [and] I know it's a little hard on the kids because, in the military, we often move, and sometimes we're not there."
Dominguez finds it hard for her teachers to fully understand her situation. Without military bases prevalent in the DFW area, teachers may not be able to relate with military brats easily. Cousins takes it amongst himself to be there for these students since he understands their circumstances.
"I think it's important for the teachers and the administration to monitor that student, for instance, if the student's parents deploy, while they're here in school, then we have to be able to provide for that student because that's a difficult time. We get that information out to the teachers and let them know you have a [student] whose parent has deployed and they're going to need some additional assistance," Mr. Cousins said. "And typically, you put your counselors on standby in the event that [the student has] just anything and it doesn't have to be somebody gets hurt, but it's just the fact that knowing that your dad or your mom is deployed, somewhere. That's pretty tough on the kid."
Isabel Dominguez, 10, anxiously awaits the arrival of her father from the military with her mother and sister.
The reality of military brats parents coming home is they don't return the way they left. While overseas, they experience things civilians can never begin to imagine. This is called PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 11-20 out of every 100 veterans experience PTSD. This can affect the families they come home to.
"When he would come home from deployments we definitely would be careful with the words we used because anything can trigger his PTSD," Dominguez said. "And we've always been raised to be aware of what we've said, if my dad looks like he's having a panic attack, just leave him alone. Because that's kind of, what we've just been taught."
Military families make ultimate sacrifices alongside their military personnel. Home is not a place but rather the people they are surrounded by. This is Dominguez's last year in Mansfield because she will be transferring to Burleson.
"I think getting attached to a certain place and then having to leave it and start over is one of the hardest parts. I mean, through time it gets easier, but as I got older, I made really good friends, and it's harder to leave them," Dominguez said. "But my favorite part is going to different places and experiencing different things."
It's my third year here man, I'm just trying to survive.
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Tom Fierro	• Jan 17, 2022 at 1:52 pm
Great insight on a little known issue.
https://therideronline.com/top-story/2022/01/military-brats-adjust-to-civilian-lifestyle/#comment-68229
Blake Hinerman	• Jan 13, 2022 at 9:33 am
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Parkway's Feaster lands new job in Minden
Veteran coach happy to reunite with former player
Parkway's Feaster lands new job in Minden Veteran coach happy to reunite with former player Check out this story on shreveporttimes.com: https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2018/07/14/parkways-feaster-lands-new-coaching-gig-minden/785302002/
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Former Parkway, Minden, Many and D'Arbonne Woods head football coach David Feaster has landed back in Minden at Glenbrook Academy.
The veteran coach will serve as the football team's offensive coordinator this fall under head coach Drew Maddox at the MAIS-member private school.
"Glenbrook is a great school for my two youngest sons. We loved living in Minden before and are excited to be back there. It's a great opportunity to help one of my former players whom I have a great respect for in coach Drew Maddox," Feaster told The Times. "And we're going there at a time when the numbers are way down and there's a lot of work to be done. So, we are very excited about the move."
Feaster was most recently the athletic director and head football coach at D'Arbonne Woods but new principal Heath Murray decided to go in a different direction after Feaster spent one season at the school.
Feaster said at the time he hadn't ruled out the option to continue coaching and "influencing the lives of young men," if a position came open.
"But right now I just feel like going somewhere and teaching math," he said.
Feaster was relieved of his coaching duties in February 2017 by Parkway principal Waylon Bates for what was termed "insubordination" by Feaster. He was 59-17 during his six seasons at the school, including a sterling 11-2 mark in 2017 when his team lost only to LHSAA Class 5A champ Landry-Walker and Division I champ Evangel. His only losing record at Parkway came in 2014 when the Panthers were forced to forfeit five games due to using an ineligible player.
Feaster ran successful programs at Many (1996-2003), Minden (2004-07) and Leesville (2009-10), compiling a 110-58 record along the way, prior to coming to Parkway. His overall record in 18 years was 168-66, according to published reports.
He ran afoul of the Parkway administration for reiterating on a radio interview that Alabama football recruiters were not welcome at Parkway primarily due to their recruiting of former Panther's quarterback Brandon Harris, who eventually transferred from LSU to North Carolina.
Feaster retired from the Louisiana school system when he left Minden in 2007 for a brief stint in Sabine, Texas.
Feaster attended Mamou High School where he was the quarterback for a team coached by his father. He graduated from Louisiana Tech but did not play football at the collegiate level. He began his coaching career in 1981 as an assistant coach for Ronnie Chaumont at Jennings High.
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Heinrich Wilhelm Dove (October 6, 1803 – April 4, 1879) was a Prussian physicist and meteorologist. The German physicist invented the induction balance system, which was incorporated into metal detectors a century later. Early machines were crude and used a lot of battery power, and worked only to a very limited degree. The Scottish physicist, Alexander Graham Bell, attempted used such a device to attempt to locate a bullet lodged in the chest of American President James Garfield in 1881, though the attempt was unsuccessful because Garfield was lying on a metal bed and that threw off the metal detector.
Metal detectors are a rather exciting tool. They are among some of the most useful and common tools used today. Most people have seen at least one in their life, and it is hard to imagine never coming into contact with one. The metal detector is considered part of the detector radar family, because many detectors use the ground penetrating radar system to find deeply hidden metals.
The history of the metal detector is also an interesting subject, and is something to think about while standing in those long security checkpoint lines. Metal detectors have many uses in many different fields, some of which include: the military in mine fields, airports and other security checkpoints, geophysical prospectors, and beach-combers. Other members of the detector radar family include: car radar detector systems, weather radar systems, and cordless radar systems.


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Sometimes when we talk about keeping composure, people think it means you should be slow when in reality you need to be fast in order to fix the situation. Keeping composure here means that your mind should not be in a haste or panic even if your body needs to move faster. Good athletes for instance run fast but their mind is still centered, and that is why they can resist for a longer time. Keeping calm within will give you the right wisdom you need at that point in time.
Listening to yourself is one of the greatest skills you need in order to manage an unpredictable situation. Sometimes you can't get the maths right by logical reasoning but that inner voice tells you, it is possible. The way to practice building your intuitive strength is to have a daily routine of reflection. It does not need to be long, 10-15 minutes is okay for a start.
We are often in a haste to make decisions without observing what might be the current state of affairs. Situations are best judged by what is observed in the present moment and not much reliance on what seems similar to apply previous knowledge. When we observe keenly, we need to also empathise. It's not always about doing what we want to do but also putting ourselves in the position of the other party to see if we would like what we intend to do.
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It is often said the more you read, the more you know which is quite true. However, reading alone is not enough. It has to go with having a life of experiences. This may be travelling, playing games, hanging out with friends or volunteering at a community center. All these little but different experiences is what forms together the wisdom you need to improvise when the need arises. So, get out there and live your life!
A lot of people fail when their plans change because their mind is so limited to what they had previously conceived. Life is impermanent and so we have to be flexible at all times for the unforeseen. Do not be afraid to try something new. There's nothing wrong in trying if the previous is already obsolete.
I've been travelling as a project manager for the last four years dealing with circumstances and people from different cultural backgrounds. This has taught me how to think out of the box as things do not always go as planned. However, improvisation does not only have to be in a negative situation. You could also improvise to take advantage of an opportunity that was not in your initial plan. I remember arriving at a conference last year in Pointe Noire, Congo without my bags and resource materials because the airline delayed them. Instead of panicking or cancelling my presentation, I chose to forget about my initial plan and spoke from my heart based on how I read the audience. They could feel my truth, and I could feel their concentration. Till today, this happens to be one of my most impactful events out of more than a hundred gatherings where I've been a speaker.
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Kristóf Rasovszky Getting Ready For Hungary
Expect the unexpected in the open water.
On the week that the winner of the Confederación Centroamericana y del Caribe de Natación (CCCAN) Championships in Trinidad & Tobago swam 3 hours 3 minutes on a 10 km course, Hungary's Kristóf Rasovszky completed the 10 km course in Portugal at the FINA/HOSA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup in less than half the time.
Rasovszky won his first FINA World Cup race in 1 hour 29 minutes 50.97 seconds over a top-notch field of largely Europeans with a smattering of Japanese and South Americans in Setúbal Bay.
His victory comes after his victory at the 2017 LEN European Open Water Swimming Cup in Eilat, Israel and before heading to the 2017 FINA World Swimming Championships in his native country.
Great timing.
1. Kristóf Rasovszky (Hungary) 1:29:50.97
2. Rob Muffels (Germany) 1:29:52.97
3. Andrea Manzi (Italy) 1:29:59.06
4. Marcel Schouten (Netherlands) 1:30:00.06
5. Simone Ruffini (Italy) 1:30:00.33
6. Federico Vanelli (Italy) 1:30:01.72
7. Ferry Weertman (Netherlands) 1:30:02.33
8. Christian Reichert (Germany) 1:30:08.19
9. Caleb Hughes (Great Britain) 1:30:08.69
10. Pepyn Smits (Netherlands) 1:30:08.98
11. Allan Do Carmo (Brazil) 1:30:09.17
12. Tobias Robinson (Great Britain) 1:30:09.40
13. Andreas Waschburger (Germany) 1:30:11.06
14. Diogo Villarinho (Brazil) 1:30:15.15
15. Yuval Safra (Israel) 1:30:19.48
16. Yasunari Hirai (Japan) 1:30:23.40 [shown at finish above]
17. Matteo Furlan (Italy) 1:30:24.45
18. Simon Huitenga (Australia) 1:30:24.80
19. Alexander Studzinski (Germany) 1:30:25.04
20. Krzysztof Pielowski (Poland) 1:30:27.14
21. Ochoa Enderica (Ecuador) 1:30:29.99
22. Guilermo Bertola (Argentina) 1:30:36.45
23. Joaquin Moreno Munoz (Argentina) 1:30:36.72
24. Yohsuke Miyamoto (Japan) 1:30:48.50
25. Migul Armijos Castillo (Ecuador) 1:30:55.81
26. Jan Urbaniak (Poland) 1:31:29.04
27. Taiki Nonaka (Japan) 1:31:39.49
28. Yosuke Aoki (Japan) 1:31:41.14
29. Elliot Sodemann (Sweden) 1:32:21.06
30. Shay Toledano (Israel) 1:33:00.83
31. Santiago Enderica Salgado (Ecuador) 1:33:03.16
32. David Farinango (Ecuador) 1:33:08.33
33. Nicolaos Manoussakis (South Africa) 1:33:10.66
34. Fernando Ponte (Brazil) 1:34:56.53
35. Oliver Signorini (Australia) 1:37:09.81
36. Rafael Gil (Portugal) 1:37:12.65
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A year ago I was downright giddy at the intense reaction the critics at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival had for Darren Aronofsky's next film mother! What can I tell ya, I still don't buy in to Jennifer Lawrences schtick and Aronofsky's enfant terrible wasn't justifiable when the last undeniably earth shattering film he made was the forever derided The Fountain (stop yourself and watch it again, just trust me). So when I heard that Aronofsky's return to horror, seemingly taking a pretentious page from Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, was getting absolutely draaaaaagged at Cannes I was beside myself. Our world is in a torrid love affair with schadenfreude.
But then I saw mother! and...well, here I am writing to you. Unbeknownst to me, the wealth of inspiration I found in Aronofsky's masterpiece led me to write my first ever piece on film. And from there I haven't stopped. But what makes mother! so good is in direct opposition to what an enumerable amount of European and state-side critics deplore: challenging experimentation with the cinematic form. Because of the machinations of filmmaking, truly daring experimentation very rarely is seen by the public in such broad strokes. In live theatre we see experimentation of form all the time, authors and creatives mining new and interesting ways to present age-old stories. But in film, more often than not, this level of play is relegated to strictly independent passion projects where time and money are no factors. And due to their high profile, critics seemingly themselves take even more of an affront to experimentation than general audiences. Because they know how a film should be, any retooling is met with contempt.
It's not to say that the critics "didn't get" the film, but rather they were offended by the audacity of Aronofsky to go against the established grain. To present his ideas like the world of modern art and live theatre: a series of events/actions tied around a central theme, warts and all. The messiness, the daring, the choices that he made in creating this film seeped into audiences who were starved for a "shake-up", and not in the way that a film like Get Out "shook-up" Hollywood. Aronofsky was playing in a sandbox that reflected an amalgamation of the avant garde independent art from Jodorowsky to Waters, relishing in exquisite trash cinema.
You've had conversations like this before if you're a part of the Horror Community (which the only requirement is a deep rooted love of the ever expanding and all encompassing horror genre). Artistic intention is forever derided over personal conviction. The type of critic that walks out of a film like mother! is far more likely to think "I find this film to be evil, so it must have been made by evil people." rather than asking themselves 'This film is filled with personally distasteful content, and it's making me feel a certain emotional extreme, why does this artist wish to make me feel this way?"
"Not surprised. Lars has gone too far this time. Guess he will be banned again lol."
"why can't Lars von Trier just make a normal fcking movie for once. pushing limits is one thing but he's just a complete sadist expressing his narcissism and contempt for the world through his art."
These last two quotes specifically made me pause and reflect, as they specifically relate to an interesting take on the nature of art. In the first quote the writer says that Von Trier has "gone too far" while the second opines that it's not about 'pushing limits' but rather Von Trier is simply displaying sadistic pleasure in his utter "contempt for the world" but channeling it into his art.
But what is the cinematic art form if not a mode to challenge and discover the inner truths about ourselves, as sticky and grotesque as that may be? Why would anyone go to the Cannes Film Festival if not to see art pushed to the limit? If life truly occurs only at the vapor point, why must we discourage artists from toeing that precipice?
And if it's all too much for you, why don't you just look away? You're bound to see something much worse later on the nightly news.
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Student Author Challenges Perceptions in 'I, Too, Am a Dancer!'
Tuesday, July 21, 2015, By Kathleen Haley
disabilitiesSchool of Education
"I,Too, Am a Dancer!" tells the story of a young girl of color who is hard of hearing and full of confidence.
Kanisha L. Ffriend '16 tells the story of "Anika" in her new book, "I,Too, Am a Dancer!"
Anika is a young girl of color who is hard of hearing and full of confidence, and, of course, the central character. It was a different approach from what Ffriend had seen in other books about people with disabilities.
"When I was researching other books, I saw all these common themes: the person with the disability was the secondary character; the person with disability always needed aid; the person always would be used to push the main character as being this good citizen," says Ffriend, who is pursuing studies in education and disability studies in the School of Education.
"I wanted to dispel all of that. She's not the supporting character—she's the main character."
In the 30-page picture book, which was released in June, Anika is at first made fun of by her classmates when she says she wants to perform as the dancer in the school play. Anika, who communicates via American Sign Language, helps her classmates to practice compassion and shows her dance moves, using her body and senses to feel the beat of the music.
The book, which can be found at Ffriend's website, http://www.blackgirlwrite.com, includes a lesson plan and activities for teachers and students.
A voice for understanding
"I see Anika as being a voice and being used in classrooms to increase understanding," Ffriend says. "I wanted to make sure there are different stages within the book that anybody—no matter what age group, no matter what skin color, no matter what ability—could connect with her."
Ffriend started working on the book while in high school as part of a scholarship competition that involved writing a children's story about an underrepresented community. She became interested in writing about someone who is hard of hearing after seeing a television program with a disability storyline and a reality show that included actress Marlee Matlin, who is deaf.
Kanisha Ffriend
"Deaf culture opened the door for me to educate myself on other disabilities," Ffriend says. "I learned about disability being on a spectrum and I wanted to introduce that in my first book. Anika is not a young child who is deaf; she is hard-of-hearing for that specific reason."
Ffriend also has Anika wear purple, which is associated with royalty and dignity. "Her hair is natural in two obnoxious big puffs—a key signature of my niece Kai, actually," she says. "I wanted her to positively and unapologetically represent her disability and blackness."
She ended up not submitting the book after realizing even if she didn't win the scholarship the organization would still gain the rights of the images and content.
The book was put on hold but revived after she arrived at Syracuse.
A second look
Ffriend became involved in the Disability Student Union, which she noticed at the Student Involvement Fair. She also found a mentor and friend in Diane R. Wiener, director of the Syracuse University Disability Cultural Center, who encouraged her to explore opportunities at the Disability Cultural Center.
"I started working with her and with a lot of the programs at the Disability Cultural Center," Ffriend says. "While I'm learning about all these things about disability, I looked back at my book." She had more of a critical eye into the disability community and reworked the book into a more positive light.
"I added more elements of teaching and understanding and changed the character a lot," Ffriend says.
Ffriend then connected through an online service with a freelance illustrator from Nigeria, Nnanna Akwu, with whom she worked for about two and a half months just to get her vision of Anika correct.
That just left the need for funding.
"I have this favorite quote—'Fortune favors the bold,'" Ffriend says. "Even before I had funding for the project, I was looking for the illustrator. I was acting like I already had it."
An illustration in Kanisha Ffriend's book, "I,Too, Am a Dancer!," shows Anika and her teacher. Illustration by Nnanna Akwu
Ffriend shared the book idea with people she met and was encouraged by their responses and ideas.
She heard about the Raymond von Dran IDEA Awards competition, held at the Whitman School to provide seed funding to student ventures, and entered the social enterprise category, which she won.
"I was elated and grateful they believed in me," Ffriend says. "I had never written a book before. The story needs to be told and they believed that as well."
Wiener calls Ffriend a writer, entrepreneur and activist who was resolute in bringing the book to publication.
"Kanisha's new book exemplifies her ongoing commitment to social justice in a world that is oftentimes devastating in its oppressions," Wiener says. "Rather than despairing or giving up, Kanisha, an activist, transforms her understandable and righteous anger into meaningful, beautiful work, like so many writers and artists who are many years her senior."
Ffriend, who is from the Bronx and presented her work during New York City's Disability Pride Parade July 12, still has a year left at Syracuse, but has plans in place for after graduation. She has already been accepted by Teach for America to teach in 2016 in Charlotte, N.C.
"Fingers crossed, ideally, I would love to work in children's media, documentaries and children's books," Ffriend says. "My plan is I want to always focus on teaching tools and culture in the classroom curriculum."
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