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Chase This Light
2007 studio album by Jimmy Eat World
Studio album by
July 2006 – June 2007
Chris Testa
Butch Vig
John Fields ("Here It Goes")
Jimmy Eat World chronology
Stay on My Side Tonight
(2005) Chase This Light
(2007) Invented
Singles from Chase This Light
"Big Casino"
"Always Be"
Released: December 3, 2007
"Let It Happen"
Chase This Light is the sixth studio album by American rock band Jimmy Eat World, released on October 16, 2007 by Interscope Records. The album was executive produced by Butch Vig.
1 Recording
4.1 Critical reception
4.2 Commercial performance
5 Track listing
7 Chart performance
Recording[edit]
Recording for Chase This Light began in July 2006 with producer Butch Vig. In June 2007, it was announced that the album was being mixed by Chris Lord-Alge.[1]
Music[edit]
The song "Carry You" originated as a track from Jim Adkins' side project Go Big Casino.[2][3] Jimmy Eat World has recorded other Go Big Casino songs previously like "Hear You Me", "My Sundown", and "Drugs or Me".[4]
Release[edit]
In July 2007, the band went on a tour of the US, before doing several shows in South Africa as well as appearing at several festival dates in Europe the following month.[5] On August 16, the album's track listing was revealed.[6] "Big Casino", the first single from the album, was released August 28 for download.[7] The album's artwork was released the following day.[8] In September and October, the group went on a North American tour.[9] Chase This Light was released on October 16 through Interscope.[8] A music video was released for "Big Casino" on October 24.[10] "Always Be" began airing on various radio channels on December 3, 2007. In January 2008, the band supported Foo Fighters on a few US shows.[11] A music video for "Always Be" was released on January 29.[12] From late January to early March, the band went on a tour of Europe and the UK.[13] They were supported by Styrofoam on the latter part of the tour.[14] In early April, the band appeared at the Bamboozle Left festival.[15] "Let It Happen" was released to radio on April 8.[16] In April and May, the band went on a co-headlining US tour with Paramore.[17] In June and July, the band went on a tour of North America[18] with support from Dear and the Headlights.[19]
Critical reception[edit]
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Metacritic (66/100)[20]
AbsolutePunk.net (88%)[21]
AllMusic [22]
Entertainment Weekly A[23]
NME (7/10)[24]
PopMatters [25]
Rockfeedback [26]
Rolling Stone [27]
Slant Magazine [28]
Spin (7/10)[29]
Virgin Media [30]
Chase This Light received generally positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 66, based on 25 reviews.[20] Andy Greenwald from Entertainment Weekly gave praise to the band for combining the "extroverted guitar pop" of Bleed American and the pensive bulk of Futures to encapsulate what their given genre is: "big emotions, sure, but also big hooks, big stakes. And big rewards." He concluded by calling Chase This Light "a master class in hard rocking for the soft-hearted."[23] Slant Magazine's Jonathan Keefe called it "a return to form for the band in terms of their ingratiating power-pop", praising the tracks "Big Casino" and "Always Be" for their instantly catchy instrumentation and melodies that make up the overall tone of the album. He added that "it isn't a stretch to say that Chase This Light is one of the year's best power-pop records."[28] Spin journalist Andrew Beaujon praised Jim Adkins' vocal delivery for having a "youthful tang" that sells the songs about "getting older and maybe a little more cynical." He concluded that "[T]he joy of Chase This Light is hearing him convince us that it comes back again, too."[29]
AllMusic editor Tim Sendra was ambivalent towards the record, commending the return to Bleed American material that's made up of "rousing anthems ("Big Casino")", "melancholy rockers with singalong choruses ("Chase This Light")" and "sweet ballads ("Dizzy")" but was critical of the dry and airless production, the vocals sounding passionless and the unimaginative lyricism, saying that its "nice to listen to and vaguely uplifting, but ultimately empty on the inside." He concluded that "Jimmy Eat World have proven they can do better than this and they may yet, but this album is a bit of a disappointment."[22] Andrew Blackie of PopMatters was also disappointed with the album coming across as "a weaker, limper version" of Futures, criticizing producer Butch Vig for making the band sound "processed and sterile" and the lyrical content for being "juvenile and sapped in self-important, happy-go-lucky sentiments." He concluded that "[M]ore disappointing than that, though, is the fact that there is hardly anything groundbreaking to be found in Chase This Light's 40 minutes, which is less than we've come to expect from this band."[25]
Commercial performance[edit]
The album debuted at number five on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling approximately 62,000 copies in its first week.[31] It also sold 78,000 worldwide. As of July 2008, the album has sold approximately 320,000 copies worldwide, and, as of September 2010, the album has sold 225,000 copies in the United States (US).
Track listing[edit]
All songs written and composed by Jimmy Eat World.
1. "Big Casino" 3:40
2. "Let It Happen" 3:25
3. "Always Be" 3:04
4. "Carry You" 4:22
5. "Electable (Give It Up)" 2:56
6. "Gotta Be Somebody's Blues" 4:46
7. "Feeling Lucky" 2:32
8. "Here It Goes" 3:26
9. "Chase This Light" 3:29
10. "Firefight" 3:53
11. "Dizzy" 4:46
"Be Sensible" (Australia / UK / Germany / Japan / iTunes) – 5:04
"Distraction" (Japan / UK/Best Buy US Bonus Download) – 2:58
"Open Bar Reception" (Smartpunk/InSound pre-order) – 3:55
"Take 'Em as They Come" (Bruce Springsteen cover) (iTunes pre-order) – 3:55
"Dizzy" (acoustic) (iTunes) – 4:27
"Beautiful Is" (Japan / UK Big Casino single/ Big Casino part 7" vinyl) – 2:30
Personnel[edit]
Adapted credits from the booklet of Chase This Light.[32]
Jim Adkins – lead vocals, guitar
Tom Linton - guitar, vocals
Zach Lind - drums, percussion
Rick Burch - bass, vocals
Additional musicians
Keith Armstrong – Assistant
David Campbell – Conductor, String Arrangements
John Fields – Bass, Keyboards
Eva Lind – Vocals
Stephen Lu – Keyboards
Amy Ross – Vocals
Davies – Cover Photo
John Fields – Producer, Engineer
Ross Hogarth – Engineer
Ted Jensen – Mastering
Jimmy Eat World – Producer, Engineer
Chris Lord-Alge – Mixing
Chris Testa – Producer, Engineer
Butch Vig – Executive Producer
Luke Wood – A&R
Chart performance[edit]
Chart (2007)
US Billboard 200[33] 5
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[34] 2
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[35] 3
^ "Jimmy Eat World title new album, begin mixing". Alternative Press. June 5, 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
^ akatimo (May 27, 2012). "Has it really been 6 years?". Go Big Casino. GoBigCasino.net. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
^ Justin Gerber. "Dissected: Jimmy Eat World (with Jim Adkins)". Consequence of Sound. p. 7. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
^ GoBigCasino.net (2004–2012). "FAQ". GoBigCasino.net. GoBigCasino.net. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
^ "Jimmy Eat World announce touring plans". Alternative Press. July 11, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
^ "Jimmy Eat World reveal track listing". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. August 16, 2007. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
^ "New Jimmy Eat World – "Big Casino"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
^ a b "Jimmy Eat World's Chase This Light Album Art". Stereogum. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
^ "Jimmy Eat World to tour this fall". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. August 28, 2007. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
^ "New Jimmy Eat World Video – "Big Casino"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
^ "Jimmy Eat World to join Foo Fighters' 2008 U.S. tour". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. December 12, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
^ "New Jimmy Eat World Video – "Always Be"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
^ "Jimmy Eat World plan U.K./European tour for early 2008". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. November 2, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
^ "Jimmy Eat World frontman sings on new Styrofoam song". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. January 31, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2017. [permanent dead link]
^ "Blaqk Audio, Hot Water Music, H2O added to Bamboozle Left". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. February 15, 2008. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
^ "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. April 1, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
^ "Jimmy Eat World/Paramore dates announced". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. February 15, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2017. [permanent dead link]
^ "Jimmy Eat World schedule Canada/U.S. dates for July". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. May 13, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
^ "Dear And The Headlights announce dates, complete recording". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. June 12, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
^ a b "Reviews for Chase This Light by Jimmy Eat World". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
^ Henderson, Steve (October 16, 2007). "Jimmy Eat World - Chase This Light - Album Review". AbsolutePunk.net. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
^ a b Sendra, Tim. "Chase This Light - Jimmy Eat World". AllMusic. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
^ a b Greenwald, Andy (October 12, 2007). "Chase This Light Review". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
^ Martin, Daniel (October 19, 2007). "NME Album Reviews - Jimmy Eat World". NME. IPC Media. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
^ a b Blackie, Andrew (October 16, 2007). "Jimmy Eat World: Chase This Light". PopMatters. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
^ Tomiak, Matt (November 14, 2007). "Jimmy Eat World - Chase This Light". Rockfeedback. Archived from the original on February 10, 2009. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
^ Hiatt, Brian (October 18, 2007). "Chase This Light : Jimmy Eat World : Review". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
^ a b Keefe, Jonathan (October 15, 2007). "Jimmy Eat World: Chase This Light". Slant Magazine. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
^ a b Beaujon, Andrew (November 1, 2007). "Jimmy Eat World, 'Chase This Light' (Interscope)". Spin. SpinMedia. Archived from the original on June 16, 2009. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
^ Matt O'Leary (October 15, 2007). "Jimmy Eat World: Chase This Light review". Virgin Media. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
^ Hasty, Katie (October 24, 2007). "Springsteen Returns To No. 1 In Slow Sales Week". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 25, 2007.
^ Chase This Light (booklet). Jimmy Eat World. Interscope. 2007. B000992402. CS1 maint: others (link)
^ "Jimmy Eat World Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
^ "Jimmy Eat World Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard.
^ "Jimmy Eat World Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.
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"Last Christmas"
"Sweetness"
"A Praise Chorus"
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"My Best Theory"
"Coffee and Cigarettes"
"I Will Steal You Back"
"Damage"
"Sure and Certain"
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GIVING TO THE LORD
A Sermon by Rev James P. Cooper
Preached in Mitchellville, Maryland
"Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God which He has given you" (Deut. 16:17).
One of the most precious images of the Christmas story is that of the wise men presenting their gifts to the Christ Child. They gave Him gifts as a symbol of their recognition of Him as their King, and their submission to His rule. We note that giving gifts to the king is an ancient custom, and the Heavenly Doctrines teach that this was done to represent the acknowledgment that the Lord, the King of Kings, is the giver of all gifts.
It is also true that this representative was perverted and led to human sacrifice as people lost sight of what the act represented, and began to think naturally and so believed that sacrificing what they valued most, their own children, would please God and bring them even greater wealth. We also know that the Lord instituted animal sacrifice with the Jews not because He enjoyed the sacrifices, but because this was a lesser evil than sacrificing their own children.
We know that He taught through Samuel that it was not the sacrifices that He loved, but our obedience. Unfortunately, the Jews did not want to obey; they wanted to be able to remain in the simple requirements of the covenant, to perform certain rituals and enjoy the Lord's protection in return. We also know that they were unable to do even that, and repeatedly fell into idolatry and other sins. These things happened to them because they loved the things of the world so much that they didn't even believe that spiritual things existed.
Aside from the various offerings made at special occasions such as the birth of a child, the Jewish Church required an offering of a tithe, or a minimum of ten percent of each person's produce. The practical reason was the need to support the priesthood, which could in turn organize and perform the various rituals of the church, which were quite varied and complicated, and required a large number of people with specialized skills to serve the needs of the congregation of Israel. The spiritual reasons were that through their rituals the angels of heaven were inspired to genuine, internal worship of the Lord, and that men would be compelled to learn simple charity.
We are asked to contribute to the church for exactly the same reasons: It is of spiritual value for each of us to sacri- fice what we value to the Lord, and it is absolutely essential that the uses of the church be supported.
It has become the practice in most Christian churches to support the building of churches and a specifically trained, professional clergy through contributions. By the end of the Reformation in Europe, Sweden, like many European countries, had a state religion. A state religion received the financial support of the state, that is, churches were built and the clergy were paid by funds collected as taxes and administered by the government. This was certainly the case in Swedenborg's day, as indicated in our lesson from the True Christian Religion where it says, "Taxes . . . are collected for the preservation and protection of their country and the church" (TCR 430).
This also helps to explain why more is not directly said about contributions to the church in the Heavenly Doctrines: in those days it was the common practice to support the church from public funds.
We have no intention of even thinking about the implications of having a state religion and state-administered funds today. The whole concept of spiritual freedom set forth in the Heavenly Doctrines warns us against such a system.
Doctrinally, spiritually, it is far better for us to be left in freedom to join and support a church according to our own conscience and needs. But with such freedom comes responsibility. The day of the state religion is over, and with it the financial support of the church by the state. The freedom of choice is ours, and we earn that freedom by taking the financial support of our church upon our own shoulders.
It is quite clear from the sense of the letter of the Word that we are to contribute to the physical and material welfare of the physical embodiment of the church. We read in Exodus 25:2 "Speak to the Children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering. From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering." And 35:22 "They came, both men and women, as many as had a willing heart, and brought earrings and nose rings, rings and necklaces, all jewelry of gold, that is, every man who offered an offering of gold to the Lord."
The people came willingly, giving of their own treasure so that the tabernacle could be built. And we are told that they gave generously so that there was more than enough to complete the job. The Children of Israel, so often complaining and difficult, were capable of acknowledging their debt to Jehovah for bringing them out of the slavery of Egypt and leading them across the wilderness into the promised land of Canaan, a land flowing with milk and honey. As for us, while we may not have been slaves making bricks in Egypt, we certainly have been enslaved by our evils; we have had to pass through a wilderness of temptation, and, with the Lord's constant guidance and help, can look forward to eventually entering the spiritual land of Canaan. We too have a great deal for which to be grateful to the Lord. We should, therefore, heed the words of our text, that every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God which He has given you.
While on the one hand it is clear that it is extremely important for each of us to give as we are able, it is also extremely important that we not be compelled to give, for true freedom comes only through self-compulsion (see AC 1947). You may be able to compel people to attend a church service, but you cannot compel them to listen with attention. You can compel external worship, but you can never compel internal worship. That is why all the sacrifices that were commanded in the Mosaic Law were called "gifts" and "offerings," for the offerings of that church represented internal worship (see AC 1947).
The problem is that our intellectual acknowledgment of the need to contribute to the church for our own good and for the good of the church is neatly balanced by our loves of acquiring and holding onto the riches of the natural world to the point of refusing to acknowledge the gifts we daily receive from God by any kind of gift in return. Even the disciples themselves, being first of all Jews, had great difficulty understanding the importance of symbolically giving up the things of this world for the sake of spiritual life. We read from Matthew: 26:7,8 A woman came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table. But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "To what purpose is this waste?"
We need to see clearly and rationally that, in the long run, it is in our own best interest to give up the things of the world for the sake of spiritual things. We read from Luke 12:33-34: "Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Our reaction to the necessity of giving money to support the public good is actually a measure of our own spiritual states, a way to see who the neighbor is that we love, for as we read in our third lesson: "The spiritual pay [taxes] from good will, because they are collected for the preservation of their country, and for its protection and the protection of the church . . . . Those, therefore, to whom their country and the church are the neighbor pay their taxes willingly and cheerfully, and regard it as iniquitous to deceive or defraud" (TCR 430).
It becomes a question of whom we regard as the neighbor. A person who is wholly involved in natural things regards only his own household and his own family as the neighbor. A spiritual man sees that the church is the neighbor in a greater sense because it is made up of many people and therefore able to perform greater uses. The natural man contributes "unwillingly and with resistance" (TCR 430).
In the Word, when it speaks of gifts being offered to the Lord, it signifies the things that we offer to the Lord from our hearts, the things that we do from our own will because we love to do them. In themselves, gifts to the Lord through the church are like all the things we do: if they are regarded apart from the intention behind them, they are nothing but gestures devoid of life. On the other hand, if a person's actions and the intention behind them are considered at the same time, the actions are a way of making the will manifest, and the actions testify as to the character (see AC 9293).
The case is the same with gifts to the church in that it is the will or intention behind these gifts that the Lord looks at, for " . . . everyone will receive judgment in the other life according to his deeds, namely, that it will be according to those things which are of the heart, and from this of the life. Gifts offered to the Lord were testifications of such things as are offered by the heart, which are those of faith and charity" (AC 9293).
And in confirmation of this, the Writings offer the following passage from Paul in 2 Corinthians 9:6,7 "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver."
The New Church is both internal and external. The internals of the church are the doctrines and the intentions behind our various actions, but such internals rest on the externals of the church as a foundation. You can have all the good intentions in the world, but you must, eventually, give them life by committing them to action or they don't really exist. It's like a marriage without hugs and kisses. The internal truths of the church derive their life and constancy from the sense of the letter of the Word. Our love for the Lord needs to express itself through worship. The Lord's church, spiritual and heavenly in origin, needs to have a physical manifestation in order to exist, and that can happen only when men in the world work together to build it and support it.
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." Amen.
Lessons: Malachi 3:1-10, Luke 6:27-38, TCR 429, 430
True Christian Religion
THERE ARE DUTIES OF CHARITY, SOME PUBLIC, SOME DOMESTIC, AND SOME PRIVATE.
429. The benefactions of charity and the duties of charity are distinct, like the things done from choice and the things done from compulsion. But by the duties of charity official duties in a kingdom or state are not meant as the duties of a minister to minister, of a judge to judge, and so on but the duties of everyone whatever his employment may be. Thus these duties are from a different origin, and flow forth from a different will, and are therefore done from charity by those who have charity, and on the other hand from no charity by those who have no charity.
430. The public duties of charity are especially the payment of tribute and taxes, which ought not to be confounded with official duties. Those who are spiritual pay these with one disposition of heart, and those who are merely natural with another. The spiritual pay them from good will, because they are collected for the preservation of their country, and for its protection and the protection of the church, also for the administration of government by officials and governors, to whom salaries and stipends must be paid from the public treasury. Those, therefore, to whom their country and also the church are the neighbor pay their taxes willingly and cheerfully, and regard it as iniquitous to deceive or defraud. But those to whom their country and the church are not the neighbor pay them unwillingly and with resistance, and at every opportunity defraud and withhold; for to such their own household and their own flesh are the neighbor.
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Athena SWAN Mabel FitzGerald Annual Lecture Series
Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 4pm to 5pm
If you have a question about this talk, please contact Vicky Bullett.
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In connection with our Department's Athena SWAN programme, we are pleased to announce the third in an annual lecture series to be held in honour of Mabel FitzGerald.
This year's Mabel FitzGerald Lecture entitled "Pain and the developing brain" will be given by Professor Maria Fitzgerald FMedSci FRS in the Large Lecture Theatre in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics at 4pm on Tuesday 14th February 2017. Maria Fitzgerald is Professor of Developmental Neurobiology at University College London.
Maria Fitzgerald graduated in Physiological Sciences at Oxford University and studied for a PhD in Physiology at UCL. She was awarded a postdoctoral MRC training fellowship to work with Professor Patrick Wall in the Cerebral Functions Group at UCL and remained in that group as a postdoctoral fellow until starting her own research group. She became a Professor of Developmental Neurobiology at UCL in 1995.
Maria was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2000 and was awarded the Jeffrey Lawson Award for Advocacy in Children's Pain Relief by the American Pain Society, in 2010. She was elected to the Royal Society of Anaesthetists Faculty of Pain Medicine in 2013 and a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2016.
She is currently and has been a member of numerous strategic and research panels including the Medical Research Council Neurosciences and Mental Health Board, the UK Research Assessment Exercise (REF) and the Council of the Academy of Medical Sciences. The Fitzgerald lab at UCL is internationally recognised for pioneering work in the basic developmental neurobiology of pain and is a world leader in science of pain in infants and children.
Mabel FitzGerald (1872-1973) has been all but forgotten in the study of human acclimatisation to high altitude. Her great scientific accomplishment was to demonstrate, over the long term, that it is oxygen, and not carbon dioxide, that determines how hard we breathe and sets the haemoglobin concentration in our blood. This she did by travelling around Colorado in 1911 making detailed physiological measurements of the populations living at different altitudes throughout the state.
Mabel FitzGerald had a middle class upbringing, but her life abruptly changed in 1895 when both her parents died. She came to live in Oxford with her four sisters in 1896 in a house in Crick Road, just north of the University Parks. She was fascinated by physiology and the University permitted her to attend classes informally from 1896-1899. She gained top marks in the examinations, but these could not count towards a degree because women could not be officially enrolled.
She was "rediscovered" by accident in the 1960s, still living in her house in Crick Road. With the help of the then Regius Professor of Medicine, Sir Richard Doll, the University of Oxford finally bestowed an honorary Master of Arts degree on her in 1972 – the first centenarian to receive one. Sir Richard wrote that her example first convinced Oxford "that women can do as well as men". On bestowing the degree, the then Vice Chancellor, Alan Bullock, acknowledged that it had come three-quarters of a century too late. Based on her pioneering work in Colorado, Mabel FitzGerald became only the second female member of the American Physiological Society in 1913, but it was not until 1973 that she was made an honorary member of the British Physiological Society. She was then the American Physiological Society's oldest living member.


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The Berbers are native to North Africa and it is estimated that there are between 30 and 40 million Berber speaking people in Africa. The majority lives in Morocco and Algeria, with pockets of Berbers people residing in Tunisia, Libya, Mauritania, Mali and Niger. Smaller communities can also be found in Egypt and Burkina Faso.
The Berbers have a long and ancient history, much of which has been overlooked because the ancient people had no written language. The first hint of their history came with the discovery of cave paintings. North African cave paintings as old as 12,000 years have been found in Tadrart Acacus, Libya. Many of the paintings depict farming activities and domestic animals. There are also paintings that have been found at Tassili n'Ajjer in southeastern Algeria.
Leadership Hierarchy
There is a very definite hierarchy within each tribe but how the chain of command is regulated depends on the region. Each tribe will have a leader and in the Middle Ages some leaders were women. The most famous is probably Kabylia who fought for her people against the French.
It is typically the men who choose a wife for themselves within their tribe, but in some tribes the decision is taken from him and is made by the families. Although in the Tuareg tribe it is the woman who chooses the man she would like to marry. It will depend on the tribe whether the family structure is patriarchal or matriarchal. The strict adherence to custom has given the Berber people a strong sense of unity and has protected their culture.
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It is one of the better known festivals and is also known as the Game of Gunpowder. When battles were still fought on horseback, Berbers were skilled horseman and their skill was a strong asset in battle. Today this same horsemanship is showcased as a performance during or at the closing of a Berber wedding celebration. They will also perform at religious or cultural celebrations. There are many Fantasia groups in Morocco, also known as Serba groups.
The performance is an exhilarating colorful display of expert riding. A group of riders adorned in traditional dress, line up on their horses. They rush forward at great speed for about 200 meters before firing their old gunpowder loaded weapons, into the air, in unison, effectively creating one synchronized sound. This is where the skill lies. The riders have to not only keep their horses in a straight line while charging forward but have to also fire a single shot at the very same moment as their fellow riders.
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Q: Rust, make action after panic I have question about make action after panic!. I have strong experience with python, and often I use:
try:
   do_something()
exception:
   do_something_else()

But can't do that in Rust. My code is bellow:
fn do_something(value: u32) -> Result<u32, io::Error> {
    if value > 30 {
        panic!("Value is bigger then 30!");
    }
    else {
        Ok(value)
    }
}
// first try
fn if_else_catch(value: u32) -> Result<u32, u32> {
    let result = do_something(value);
    let something = match result {
        Ok(something) => something + something,
        Err(err) => do_something_else(),
    };

    Ok(something)
}

fn if_else_catch_retun_different_value(value: u32) -> Result<u32, u32> {
    let result = do_something(value);
    let something = match result {
        Ok(something) => something + something,
        Err(err) => 100,
    };

    Ok(something)
}
// another try
fn do_something_else_with_questionmark(value: u32) -> Result<u32, io::Error> {
    let result = do_something(value)?;
    if let Err(_err) = do_something(value) {
        println!("An Error occured!");
    }
    Ok(result)
}

fn main() {
    println!("Do something: {}", do_something(35).unwrap());
    println!("Do something res: {}", if_else_catch(35).unwrap());
}

Is it possible to do this?
How can I implement it?
I already check documentation, but example like this:
let greeting_file_result = File::open("hello.txt");

    let greeting_file = match greeting_file_result {
        Ok(file) => file,
        Err(error) => panic!("Problem opening the file: {:?}", error),
    };

    ^
    |

Doesn't work for this case.

A: The natural thing would be to just return an Err in your error case:
use std::io::{Error, ErrorKind};

fn do_something(value: u32) -> Result<u32, Error> {
    if value > 30 {
        Err(Error::new(ErrorKind::Other, "Value is bigger than 30!"))
    } else {
        Ok(value)
    }
}

If you really have to you can use catch_unwind to recover from panics but

It is not recommended to use this function for a general try/catch mechanism. The Result type is more appropriate to use for functions that can fail on a regular basis. Additionally, this function is not guaranteed to catch all panics.

use std::panic::catch_unwind;
fn catch_it(value: u32) -> Result<u32, u32> {
    let result = catch_unwind(|| do_something(value));
    let something = match result {
        Ok(Ok(something)) => something + something,
        Ok(Err(_)) | Err(_) => do_something_else(),
    };

    Ok(something)
}

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J2Ski Snow Report - December 2nd 2021
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J2Ski Snow Report 2nd December 2021
Val d'Isere, France, with some fresh snow...
Lots of snow in the Alps, and more to come!
The Snow Headlines - 2nd December
- Snowy weather hits the Alps, but gales close high slopes for a while too.
- Some French resorts, including La Clusaz, open early (for the weekend) thanks to snow.
- Andorra opens for the season.
- North America hosts first World Cup ski races for two years in Canada and US.
- Major ski areas open for the season in Spain, good news after last season hardly happened.
- Lake Louise cancels 2 of 3 World Cup races but has most terrain open in world at present.
- Heavy snowfall in Japan as 21-22 season gets underway there with borders still closed.
- A few Italian ski areas delay opening, blame warm weather, then get snow.
- Baqueira Beret passes 70km of terrain open, believed to be most in Europe this week.
Snow in the forecast for Europe, America and Japan...
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The final days of November saw some of the best snowfalls in Europe since the start of the month, giving a much-needed boost to base levels and refresh of already open terrain. There have been stormy conditions too, closing some high-altitude slopes at times, and very low temperatures, particularly up in Scandinavia.
Less welcome was the arrival of the new Omicron variant of the virus which continues to complicate things, with new rules for travel out of the UK, and in to Switzerland and France (we're not going to be specific here, as the rules are changing daily and depend where and when you're travelling from and to!).
The traditional seasonal issue - lack of adequate snow cover - was the only thing delaying a few centres from opening in Italy, but that now seems to have been overcome by the arrival of snow.
Against this backdrop more and more ski resorts have been opening and many more intend to do so this coming weekend. There's more snow falling too, so, pandemic-permitting, a much better picture than a year ago.
It continues to be a less than perfect start to the 21-22 season in much of North America, but for many areas, things are now looking much better than seven days ago at least.
Around 100 ski areas have now opened across the continent, most opening in time for Thanksgiving weekend, although most with limited terrain because there wasn't much snow in November and it has been too warm for much snowmaking.
That said, it has been dumping in Alberta and Lake Louise and Sunshine ski areas near Banff in Canada have the most terrain open of any ski area in the world as we start December.
The resorts have also seen some of the heaviest snowfall of the past week, posting more than 40cm (20 inches) of fresh since Friday although unfortunately, that impacted three World Cup races scheduled over the weekend, the first in North America for two years due to the pandemic, with two races cancelled. The Men's Downhill that happened on Saturday was on a shortened course.
There's been snow in Eastern and Mid-western North America too, but warm sunny weather continues to badly impact ski areas further West in US states like California and Colorado with no immediate respite in the forecasts, unfortunately.
Austria remains in lockdown but the initial 20-day period is reaching its midway point with a decision expected in the next few days on whether it will end early, run to its expected December 12th end, or be extended.
In the meantime, some ski areas remain open for day-trippers, although with no overnight accommodation or restaurants open. Others say they'll open on schedule even whilst the country remains in lockdown.
And it has been snowing quite a lot too, with snowfall down to the valley floor and, after a brief sunny spell midweek, more snow has started falling.
Although restrictions have been tightened to now include mask-wearing on all lifts and to have your digital COVID passport (vaccinated, recovered or negative test) ready to flash as required, ski resorts are continuing to open in France at the time of writing, which of course wasn't happening this time last year.
Permission has also been granted for Brits to travel through Switzerland (Geneva Airport) and out again to access French ski slopes without them needing to self-isolate/take tests.
It has also been snowing, quite a lot in fact, with snow down to the valley floor across the French Alps.
Although half-a-dozen French resorts were open at the weekend, that dropped to three at the start of this week with several only open weekends. This coming weekend will see a bit of a jump to around 30 resorts open, including several deciding to open for a 'preview weekend' because of the snow.
Val Thorens currently has the most terrain open – 25km of runs or about or 4% of the 3 Valley's full size! Lans en Vercors opened early on Wednesday, December 1st saying it had had 80 cm of snowfall.
Mixed news from Italy as after the excitement of early-season starts at resorts like Cortina and Madonna di Campiglio in November, some resorts that had planned to open last weekend including Bormio and Passo Tonale, decided to postpone for a week until this weekend, blaming warm temperatures.
It has got colder and snowier since though and more resorts have been opening including Livigno and several more ski areas in the Dolomiti Superski region. Bormio says it will now open this coming weekend, with dozens of other Italian resorts.
Despite Switzerland having rising infection rates and making a ski holiday there at present all but impossible for Brits with the new 10-days-self-isolation-on-arrival rule, the country's ski season is beginning to gather pace as it did a year ago when it was the only major western European nation to open its ski slopes in November-December.
Conditions have been snowy over the past week, although sometimes driven in on storm force winds which closed several areas including Laax at the weekend.
Zermatt-Cervinia usually has the most terrain open in Europe at this time of year but is running a bit behind at present despite opening the Gornergrat sector at the weekend opening up around 70km of runs, but it's been dropping back to 20km midweek. The open areas around St Moritz have therefore kept ahead of it. About a dozen Swiss areas are currently open but that number is expected to triple this weekend.
It has been very cold with widespread snowfall in Scandinavia over the past seven days, with temperatures dipping as low as -25 Celsius in northerly latitudes.
More resorts have been opening and the region's largest, Åre, is set to join them this weekend with six trails open initially. Other leading ski areas like Hemsedal in Norway also plan to open, just as the most northerly ski centres in Lapland enter a period when the sun does not rise again until January.
It's a very good start to the winter in the Pyrenees with the region's largest ski area, Andorra's Grandvalira, opening for the season a few days earlier than expected on Tuesday and one of Spain's leading ski areas posting the most terrain open anywhere in Europe at present. Baqueira Beret says it has over 70km (43 miles) of runs open already, believed to be the most on the continent and second in the world this week, behind Canada's Lake Louise.
A number of other ski areas in the region are also open including Masella and down on the Mediterranean coast, Europe's most southerly resort, Sierra Nevada. Most other ski areas in the region are expected to open this coming weekend, including Formigal. The weather in the final weeks of November has been cold and snowy with some centres reporting up to 60cm (two feet) of snowfall on higher slopes.
The weather has turned much more wintery in Scotland at last after a largely warm autumn with heavy hill snow at the end of last week, cold sub-zero temps down to the valley over the weekend and temperatures staying cold with snow showers over the past few days since. Glencoe has also been running its all-weather snowmaking system and aims to open for the season on
It has turned much colder and snowier in Eastern Europe with hopefully good timing ahead of the planned season start dates for resorts there which for most are in mid-December.
Serbia's leading ski area Kopaonik posted pictures of its first good snowfall and Slovakia's biggest, Jasna, said it had had 16cm (6") of snowfall up top. Equally importantly it has been cold enough for snowmaking systems to fire up across the region including in Bulgaria.
Ski areas in Western Canada have been posting both the most terrain open of any ski areas anywhere in the world at present and the most snowfall in the past week.
There is though, a bit of feast and famine as whilst the top three areas in the world for terrain open are on the inland eastern side of BC or Western Alberta, further east across Canada and further West towards the Pacific Coast it has so far been a different story with resorts battling to open much terrain.
Starting with the good areas though ski areas around Banff including Sunshine and Lake Louise, as well as Sun Peaks in Eastern BC are posting 70-90km of terrain open already, the most in the world, and up to 60cm (2 feet) more snow this week.
By contrast, Whistler, the continent's biggest ski area, is open, but with just a few kilometres of runs skiable. Similarly in Quebec, things have improved with Tremblant and other areas opening after some natural snowfall and temperatures finally dipping enough for snowmaking to start. Again, the terrain open so far is very limited and only a handful of areas have opened in the East so far. More hope to join them this weekend though.
Most of America's best-known ski areas are open among around 100 centres coast to coast – more than any other country at present.
But so far there's nowhere really reporting great conditions or much snow. The biggest area open, 40km, is at Mammoth Mountain in California where it has been another warm, dry and sunny week and most areas still cannot open as a result.
The deepest reported snowpack, at Vail in Colorado, 53cm, is largely thanks to snowmaking efforts, although the Rockies did see more snowfall at the end of last week before the return of dry, sunny weather.
Lots of centres have opened in the past seven days on the East Coast as well as in the Midwest however where up to a foot (30cm) of fresh snow has fallen, by far the most of the autumn. Temperatures also dropped low enough for some consistent snowmaking, although there have been warm temperature spikes at times. But it appears to be an improving picture here, whilst the season start in the West remains somewhat stalled.
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Q: comparing 2 floating numbers in matlab I was tortured by the floating point comparison issue in Matlab in the previous a couple of weeks.
My code involves tons of a<b or c<=d.
What drives me crazy is that
dw = 0.001;
W1 = [0:dw:1];
W2 = [0:dw:1];

Then we have
>>W1(418) = 0.417000000000000
>>W2(418) = 0.417000000000000
>>W1(418)>=W2(418)

ans =

  logical

   0

>>W2(418)>=W1(418)

ans =

  logical

   1

My current way of dealing with this issue is that I define an error term eps0 = 10^(-15). Then, whenever I am expecting to have a<=b, I do a<=b+eps0.
But I was wondering if there is a more generic way of solving this problem?
I really appreciate it!

A: No, there is no generic way to solve floating-point number comparison, each situation is different, and the expected rounding error will change with the situation.
Instead of using eps0 = 10^(-15), use eps(b): a<=b+eps(b). b+eps(b) is the next larger value that can be represented (assuming b is positive). This should take care of one form of rounding error. If rounding errors accumulate, you need a larger margin: a<=b+10*eps(b), for example.

A: This is what you told us you did, and here things work out as expected in my version of R2018a:
>> version
ans =
'9.4.0.813654 (R2018a)'
>> dw = 0.001;
>> W1 = [0:dw:1];
>> W2 = [0:dw:1];
>> W1(418)>=W2(418)
ans =
  logical
   1
>> W1(418) = 0.417000000000000;
>> W2(418) = 0.417000000000000;
>> W1(418)>=W2(418)
ans =
  logical
   1
>> W2(418)>=W1(418)
ans =
  logical
   1

So I strongly suspect there is something else you haven't told us about. One way I can see getting your result is if the underlying vectors are not the same type, so that the assignment of 0.417 gets converted differently. E.g., suppose W1 was in fact a single type instead of a double type. Then you would get this result:
>> dw = 0.001;
>> W1 = single([0:dw:1]);
>> W2 = [0:dw:1];
>> W1(418) = 0.417000000000000; % converted to closest SINGLE PRECISION bit pattern
>> W2(418) = 0.417000000000000; % converted to closest DOUBLE PRECISION bit pattern
>> W1(418)>=W2(418)
ans =
  logical
   0
>> W2(418)>=W1(418)
ans =
  logical
   1
>> sprintf('%.60f\n',W1(418))
ans =
    '0.416999995708465576171875000000000000000000000000000000000000
     '
>> sprintf('%.60f\n',W2(418))
ans =
    '0.416999999999999981792342396147432737052440643310546875000000
     '

So here the two numbers W1(418) and W2(418) are in fact different because one is stored as a single precision floating point and the other is stored as a double precision floating point. And the conversion of 0.417 into the binary IEEE floating point bit patterns differs between the two. The single bit pattern turns out to be slightly less in value that the double bit pattern, and the result is perfectly explainable.
So ... are your W1 and W2 vectors actually different types? I suspect they are, which calls into question all of your comparison logic. And as others have pointed out already, floating point arithmetic results in general have to be taken with a grain of salt and comparisons made very carefully (with tolerances, etc.).


With temperatures plummeting we're way more inclined to stay home than venture out for dinner. Whether you're dining in alone or plan on entertaining a few friends, this is a simple three course meal guaranteed to impress with minimal effort. Whats more, the main course lends itself to using a whole host of ingredients (and left overs) you likely have in abundance. Here's to looking super domestic without actually knowing how to use a Cuisinart.
We tapped the Executive Chef Jamie Prouten Chef from Round Pond Estate who specializes in using seasonal and garden fresh ingredients. Here are three recipes that promise maximum results with minimal effort.
In a large bowl, combine green beans, turkey and gravy (and any additional leftovers you like). Place mixture in a baking dish (approximately 7"x7") and top with mashed potatoes. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
Remove foil, top with cheese and broil for about three minutes or until top is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large standing bowl mixer fitted with dough hook. Slowly incorporate eggs, oil, vanilla, zest, butter, and orange juice until fully mixed.
Remove from bowl and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead together for 1 to 2 minutes, shaping dough into an approximate circle. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 375F. Roll dough to ¾ " thickness, cut with dough cutter or shape with your finger in a circle, pressing a small indentation in the center with your thumb. Fill with a small amount of orange preserves and a sprinkle of ground almonds. Bake on parchment-lined sheet tray in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 40 biscuits.


If you are like most people, coffee is your go to drink in the morning. It is a common way to start the day, read the newspaper, or enjoy on your morning commute to work. Because people are so busy in the morning rushing to get ready for work, get the kids ready for school, and get the kids off to school, many do not have the time to make a cup of coffee. Thus, they head to the local coffee shop and shell out up to $5 for a cup of coffee when they could make it at home for a great deal less. This article will share some reasons as to why it is worth it to own an automatic coffee brewer at home.
Save money. Did you know that it is possible to brew a professional grade cup of coffee in the comfort of your own home? While investing in a coffee maker may be out of your budget right now, think about how much you are spending by stopping by a local coffee shop every morning for a fresh cup. Chances are high that you are spending about $20 per week or $80-$100 per month. Investing in a professional grade coffee brewer may seem expensive at the moment but will end up saving you a great deal of money over time. If you are having a hard time finding the best professional coffee brewer, you can check reviews online. In fact, you can see a complete moccamaster range here.
Convenience. While it has become a habit to stop by a local coffee shop every morning for a cup of coffee, it is really very much more convenient to have a brewer at home. Many models offer the ability to set the coffee maker on a timer so that it brews for you and you can even awake to your house smelling of coffee. After investing in a brewer, adjust your routine slightly so that you have a few minutes to mix your coffee with cream and sugar before you head out the door. You will be amazed at the amount of time you save and how easy it can be.
Hosting family and friends. Have you ever hosted a brunch on a holiday for family and friends and wanted to serve coffee but realized that you did not have a brewer? Rushing to your local coffee shop to get a box of coffee to serve to your guests can be inconvenient and somewhat embarrassing. Having a beautiful display of food, beverages, and then a box of coffee just doesn't seem right. Having a coffee maker at home can be really handy when hosting family and friends. It is convenient and you can brew as many cups as you need.
While you may have gotten into the habit of buying coffee every morning on your way to work, there are many reasons why investing in an automatic coffee brewer can be a great asset to have at home. Whether you are interested in saving money, having the convenience of making coffee at home, or want to host friends and family, you will get a great return on your investment.


Channel 5 and Spike have teamed up to bring you a bumper fight weekender from Friday night on the 12th June through to 13th June which will KNOCK YOU OUT!
We're on the call today to talk about "Lonestar Battle: Erislandy Lara versus Ishe Smith." What a match up. This is for the WBA Super Welterweight World Title, 12 round bout. This is a SHOWTIME SPECIAL EDITION airing at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT, and it's promoted by Mayweather Promotions.
The fight night takes place Friday, December 12 at Illusions Theater at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. There are two other match-ups on the televised portion of the show. The opening bout will be Chris Pearson versus Steve Martinez and Badou Jack also showing on SHOWTIME against Steve Martinez.
The promotion is sponsored by Corona Extra. There are tickets still available starting at $25 all the way up to $100, available on Ticketmaster. Before, we get into the fighters, I'd like to now introduce you to Chris DeBlasio, who'll make a quick statement for SHOWTIME.


STUDY TOUR for BA/MA students of the History Department of the Humanities Faculty of the University of Amsterdam by Stichting Grand Tour (NL). Grand Tour is an engaging study programme that consists of a series of academic lectures and a 2-week field trip to a specific region that includes meetings with cultural and academic institutions, NGO's, government representatives, communities etc. The programme, annually organized by a Students Board, focuses on exchange, academic writing and discussion.


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Why celebrating Columbus Day is worse than honoring a member of ISIS
by A.R. Shaw
Photo credit: Everett Historical / Shutterstock.com
The celebration of Christopher Columbus will always be a celebration of violence, rape and slavery. At some point, America must find a way to discontinue celebrating a holiday named after a horrific man.
His holiday was initially sponsored by a Catholic organization that convinced President Franklin Roosevelt to sign Columbus Day into law in 1934. Columbus was given credit for discovering America and is viewed as a hero by students who were not given the truth about his atrocious actions.
Here are several reasons celebrating Columbus Day is worse than honoring a member of ISIS.
He enslaved thousands of peaceful people
When arriving in the Bahamas, he wrote about the peaceful people he encountered. In turn, he seized their land for Spain, enslaved them, and forced them to work in his gold mines. Two years after his arrival, over 100,000 of the natives died from Columbus' men inflicting brutality and disease.
He forced 9-year-old girls into prostitution
Columbus sexually abused native women and children. He also profited from the sale of girls who were as young as 9 years old. In a journal, he revealed how girls from the ages of 9 and 10 were in demand by his men.
He mutilated men and women who resisted his commands
If one of the natives attempted to go against Columbus' commands, he reacted with fierce brutality. He would cut off their nose or ear and force dogs to tear off their arms and legs. They also burned runaway slaves while they were alive to invoke fear and intimidation in the other natives.
He was arrested for brutality against the natives
Columbus' crimes eventually became known to the king and queen of Spain. As a result, Columbus and two of his brothers were arrested for the crimes he committed against the natives. But due to Columbus bringing the royals gold from the mines, he was set free.
Columbus should be recognized as the first American terrorist. The destruction and death that he caused are actually worse than the crimes that have been committed by leaders of ISIS.
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A.R. Shaw
A.R. Shaw is an author and journalist who documents culture, politics, and entertainment. He has covered The Obama White House, the summer Olympics in London, and currently serves as Lifestyle Editor for Rolling Out magazine. Shaw's latest book, Trap History, delves into the history and global dominance of Trap music. Follow his journey on TrapHistory.Com, Twitter @arshaw and Instagram @arshaw23.
A.R. Shaw October 10, 2016
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Lucky me, our hotel is less than a mile away from the very large and very wonderful FlatIron Crossing. I almost forgot what it was like to be in a place with a large mall that has many stores and ways to spend money. I didn't even make it through the whole mall, yet I wasted close to 4 hours wandering around. One of the places I had to stop was the HUGE XXI Forever...as in a Flagship Forever 21.
It's large enough to have it's own outdoor entrance.
This is what greeted me when I walked in. To the right was their plus size line, to the right was their line for kids. Beyond that was room after room of amazing racks of clothing. There was even a men's line!
I did a quick sweep of all of the sections and found myself sticking in the Twelve by Twelve line. There was a lot of ribbon, lace and shimmer. I found at least 7 different things and ran off to the fitting room.
I tried to be cool and took pictures of me in the things I bought. I have never done this before, so bare with me. I'm not exactly happy with my body right now, so I am super self critical of everything I put on.
I really liked the ruffles on this top, but it totally won me over with the back, there are five rhinestone buttons on the back. I also like that this was so long. I was shocked that it was only $19 when there were other shirts that had far less going on, for far more ($30-35).
This zippered sweater was a totally random grab off the sales rack (I got it for $8.99, down from $29!). I do not wear cardigans. This is because I have two "girls" that like to pull at the buttons. Luckily they have no chance against zippers. I seriously love the navy and mustard-y brown colors together.
Sadly this little cutie did not come home with me. It was not friends with my chest, but man I wish it would have worked. Though I would have ditched that belt (it reminds me of my husband's belt he has to wear with his uniform).
This was my very very random purchase. I adore all things vintage and that of course includes fasteners. I saw this and for $5 had to have it. The headband makes it easy to wear.
It's large and bold, but I adore it. Nate thinks it's funny that I can "pull off" wearing such random things.
Have you been to/gotten anything from Forever 21? Have you ever been to XXI Forever? Have you ever bought something that is totally random, but you just loved it?
I have never bought anything at Forever 21 but you make me want to check it out. I see you are drawn to ruffles. LOVES me some ruffles.
I love ruffles, but sometimes the are not placed well. I've tried some things on with ruffles right on the chest and, man, can I say that is a BAD idea on me!
I enjoy Forever 21 because they have great prices on trendy clothing. It's a nice way to add a specific piece to your wardrobe without wanting to cry over the price.
wow that store is huge!
I love that that F21 is so spacious and well-organized, it really makes a difference. The ruffled cardigan is cool!


During an interview with the BBC, Transformers star Shia LeBoeuf revealed that he will likely be reprising his role as Indiana Jones' son sometime in the near future. He said that long-time Indy director Steven Spielberg has "cracked the story on [Indiana Jones 5]. I think they're gearing that up." Everyone's busy at the moment, so the next Indy adventure would likely happen sometime in 2012. No news yet on whether it's going to be a rollicking adventure like Raiders of the Lost Ark or a self-conscious piece of dreck like The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
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Open Sky Group Clients Experience Award-Winning 2017
By Darcy Reeves , October 17, 2017
Two Receive Industry Awards for Outstanding Results with Warehouse Management Implementations
RALEIGH, N.C. (October 17, 2017) – Open Sky Group (Open Sky) is proud to announce an award-winning 2017 for two clients. Both were recognized for outstanding results achieved after implementing the newest versions of JDA Warehouse Management software.
First was a prestigious JDA Real Results Award for Norwex, a provider of chemical-free home care products. Open Sky Group and Norwex worked together on achieving real results for Norwex using JDA's warehouse and warehouse labor management solutions. The implementation of JDA Warehouse Management two months ahead of schedule reaped impressive results, including a 30 percent reduction in labor requirements in the first 60 days, 40 percent gain in throughput, reduction in the number of lifts needed per shift and a 15 percent reduction in overall inventory footprint.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive awarded Clemens Food Group as one of their "Top 100 Supply Chain Projects" of 2017. Open Sky Group and Clemens worked together on an upgrade to the newest version of JDA Warehouse Management. Clemens, a leading pork producer under the Hatfield brand, handles over a million unique case IDs daily inside their complex, high-volume, FDA regulated operation. The warehouse management system (WMS) was deployed in under six months with a second, highly-automated greenfield site in Coldwater, MI that went online in September. In addition, Clemens was a finalist for the JDA Real Results Award.
"We're proud that the work we've done with Clemens and Norwex involving the rapid implementation of JDA Warehouse Management has brought great gains to both companies and now industry recognition of those results," says Darcy Reeves, vice president of marketing for Open Sky Group. "We're continuing to focus on shortening the time to value for our clients; under six months for every implementation."
"Congratulations to Norwex and Clemens – two customers that are elevating the end-customer experience while driving real results that impact their bottom lines with impressive results," said Greg O'Sullivan, global partner alliances & channels, sales, JDA.
"Our goal with 2017's Top 100 is to shine the spotlight on successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across the supply chain," says Ronnie Garrett, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "…we congratulate all of our winners for a job well done!"
About Open Sky Group Award-Winning Clients
CLEMENS FOOD GROUP
Clemens Food Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned integrated pork production operation including farming, processing, transportation, and logistics. Based in Hatfield, PA, since 1895, the company's heritage is deeply rooted in strong family values and a commitment to being responsible and contributing members of the communities where they operate, always with the highest degree of integrity and ethics. Clemens provides service and brand solutions that help their customers profitably manage and grow their business.
Norwex is a provider of chemical-free home care products. Their mission is to provide safe, effective and sustainable products to improve quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in homes. Norwex uses a home sales model with local consultants demonstrating and selling product in over thirteen countries.
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Official speeches and statements - August 2, 2016 - France in the United States / Embassy of France in Washington, D.C.
Q. - Trade is increasing between France and East Africa. Is Paris distancing itself from what could be considered its «private domain»?
THE MINISTER - There's no private domain. For us, Africa is a whole. There isn't just West Africa, the Sahel and French-speaking Africa; there's East Africa too, which is booming economically. Admittedly we've taken less of an interest in it traditionally; just think: this is the first visit to Kenya by a French foreign minister in 15 years!
This part of Africa has huge potential, which must be supported. I'll also soon be going to Ethiopia. More generally, I'm doing my utmost to make my European colleagues more aware of Africa's importance and potential. At the last NATO summit, at the beginning of July, I was very pleased to hear Chancellor Angela Merkel calling for our strategic approach vis-à-vis the continent to be better coordinated.
Q. - In an article published in the Kenyan daily newspaper The Star, you welcome the fact that investment and trade between Kenya and France grew by a quarter between 2014 and 2015. With East Africa, is it more a business relationship and less a political one?
THE MINISTER - No, it's both. During this visit, we'll be talking about the common fight against terrorism and the various regional conflicts.
In our view, Kenya is an excellent example of this dynamic Africa experiencing an economic boom. It's a country which is leading the way on the continent, with a great capacity for innovation and investment, a notable share of renewable energies in the energy mix and a democracy which is being strengthened, and it has taken a genuine technological leap forward, through, for example, the rapid growth of mobile banking.
Q. - Yet Kenya continues to make it clear that it wishes to close the Dadaab refugee camp - the largest in the world - despite the protests of humanitarian players... What is France's position on this?
THE MINISTER - We respect Kenya's decision, but would like all this to happen in close coordination with the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees and with due regard for international treaties. Otherwise there's a risk of chaos and violence.
Q. - In Somalia, several countries have announced the withdrawal of their troops from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). NGOs recently denounced the deaths of 14 Somalian villagers who were killed by Ethiopian troops. Should the European Union and France revise their support for AMISOM?
THE MINISTER - We support the African Union, and the Shebabs can't be allowed to destabilize the country. But we remain vigilant: protecting civilians is crucial in peacekeeping operations. On 10 June, I chaired a meeting of the [United Nations] Security Council on the subject. France has experience to contribute because of its commitment in the peacekeeping field, particularly in Africa. We mustn't turn a blind eye to possible acts of violence.
Q. - Last week the Security Council adopted a resolution, proposed by France, allowing 228 police officers to be dispatched to Burundi. Is that really enough?
THE MINISTER - The resolution was adopted after France did a huge amount of work talking to all the members of the Security Council and the Burundian authorities. Two hundred and twenty-eight police officers certainly isn't a lot. It's an observer force, not a military intervention. But already a sign and a message are being sent to provide guarantees and thus ease tensions. It shows that the international community isn't turning a blind eye to the situation in Burundi.
Q. - In South Sudan, the UN force, UNMISS, appears completely overtaken by events. Does this worry you?
THE MINISTER - It's a very complicated issue. The agreements signed between the opposition and those in power weren't respected. Consequently, the country is today on the brink of the abyss.
At any rate, the international community mustn't be indifferent to any conflict in Africa. I attach great importance to the crucial role the African Union and neighbours of countries in conflict play, such as Kenya, in resolving these tensions. Africans must solve their own problems, with our support.
Q. - Will François Hollande be going to East Africa as well?
THE MINISTER - The President has already been to Ethiopia. When I talked to him about my trip to Kenya and Tanzania, I saw the great interest he takes in the region. I'm sure he'll seize every opportunity to return.
I applaud the UN Security Council's adoption of Resolution 2303 on Burundi. France had been engaged in intense negotiations for months to achieve this result.
This resolution authorizes the deployment of 228 UN police officers with a mandate to monitor and report on the security situation and human rights violations in Burundi. The Security Council could be called upon on an emergency basis should the situation deteriorate.
The Security Council has assumed its responsibilities. The UN can conduct actions to prevent and ease tensions on the ground.
France believes that this situation must continue to be followed closely.
I will travel to the region early next week, to Kenya and Tanzania where, among others, I will meet former President Mkapa, the Burundi crisis mediator, to express to him my support.


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Giroud fires low-key Milan top of Serie A
Issued on: 26/10/2021 - 22:52 Modified: 26/10/2021 - 22:50
Milan (AFP) – Olivier Giroud scored the only goal in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Torino on Tuesday to move his side to the summit of Serie A despite an underwhelming performance at the San Siro.
France forward Giroud tapped home his fourth league goal since arriving from Chelsea in the summer in the 14th minute of a largely dreary contest to move Milan three points clear in first place.
Napoli can however reclaim top spot on Thursday with a home win over Bologna.
It was a sixth straight Serie A win for Stefano Pioli's side but a far from vintage performance against a Torino team who played their part and could have earned at least a point with some sharper finishing.
Andrea Belotti was substituted in the 54th minute, seconds after the Italy striker scuffed a presentable opportunity after being well set up by Karol Linetty.
Antonio Sanabria wasted Torino's best chance with 14 minutes remaining, collecting Dennis Praet before hitting his close-range shot too close to Ciprian Tatarusanu.
And Praet left the home fans with their hearts in their mouths 11 minutes later when his shot took a massive deflection off Fikayo Tomori and clipped the top of the crossbar.
Torino pushed for a leveller but Milan held for the win with some frantic defending.
Red card enrages Venezia
Venezia fell to a late 2-1 home defeat to Salernitana after Ethan Ampadu's strange sending off left the hosts down to 10 men for more than 20 minutes.
Andrea Schiavone swept home the winner for Salernitana in the 95th minute in Venice to complete a come-from-behind win in the clash between struggling promoted sides.
The away side moved off the bottom of the table with seven points but are still in the relegation zone despite their first away win of the season.
They are level with third-from-bottom Genoa, who earned a 1-1 draw at Spezia thanks to Domenico Criscito's 85th-minute penalty.
"We need to keep up this rhythm because it's important. We played well, we were all together, today you saw a group that wanted to win and the three points were very important," Franck Ribery told DAZN.
Salernitana had a man advantage from the 67th minute, with the scores level through goals from Mattia Aramu and Federico Bonazzoli.
Wales midfielder Ampadu, 21, performed what looked to be a perfect tackle to dispossess Ribery, but referee Marco Di Bello pulled out his red card.
Venezia players surrounded Di Bello in protest and the match official then went to the pitchside screen to check his decision after being prompted by VAR.
However Di Bello inexplicably confirmed his decision to send off Ampadu, on loan at Venezia from Chelsea.
"We had a referee who was the worst performer on the pitch," Venezia coach Paolo Zanetti told DAZN.
"These are important matches in which we're fighting for our survival, they can't be influenced by things like that."


EXCLUSIVE AT MR PORTER. Because quality is what the Mr P. line is all about, we scouted out the best denim we could find to make our jeans - Japanese selvedge woven on narrow shuttle looms. Made in the heart of Okayama, this blue pair is washed and faded so you won't have to waste any time breaking them in. Shown here with Mr P. T-shirt, Mr P. jacket, Converse sneakers.


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As a scathing news story emerges, detailing the alleged reason American former Navy Seals and military men were in Haiti with a large arsenal of weapons, a vote of no-confidence was held on Monday to get rid of the Prime Minister.
It is labelled a coup by Prime Minister Jean Henry Céant, who is constitutionally in line to take over the presidential post if current President, Jovenel Moïse were to vacate by giving in to protesters' demands to resign.
Prime Minister Céant was fired in what media reports call a 'swift no confidence vote' in the Lower Chamber of Deputies.
While Céant claims the move was illegal and that he is not going to acknowledge it; media explained that President Moïse is preparing to appoint a new Prime Minister.
As for that news report published online by the Intercept, journalists Matt Cole and Kim Ives, unravel a dangerous plot alleging the men were hired mercenaries, sent it with little experience, to help the president of Haiti to allegedly launder millions of dollars from Petrocaribe funds.
Protests in Haiti erupted over the Petrocaribe agreement with ties to embattled Venezuela, which demonstrators say is being robbed by successive governments.
Haiti is expected to be among the Caribbean countries to be represented on Friday at a meeting in Florida with US president Donald Trump.