Sue Gibson-Weitekamp (second from left) thought she had gotten past all the procedures, surgeries and inconveniences that accompany a breast cancer diagnosis.
In 2005, she had a double mastectomy. But 13 years later she experienced terrible pain and learned her implants were failing. Reluctantly, she followed up on a referral from her OB/GYN to Carle plastic surgeon Natasha Luckey, MD. She was slow to make the call because she just didn't want to endure more surgeries.
Weitekamp is now through surgery and recovery and is pain free. The procedure was successful, which she expected, but she wasn't as prepared for the compassionate team of nurses that helped her through the whole process.
"Those nurses in that surgical department, they went above and beyond," she said. "I am terrified of anesthesia, and Elsa and Michael worked with me through the whole thing. Elsa got down there with me and told me about all the machines and what they did. She knew how scary it was for me, and she was able to put me at ease.
Dr. Luckey is the first to echo Gibson-Weitekamp's sentiments about her amazing staff and the work they do beyond the medical part of nursing.
"I am nothing without my staff, and they are an amazing group," she said. "That's what is so special for my patients going through breast cancer. My operating room nurse, Elsa, is quite possibly the best nurse, ever.
Dr. Luckey said the most important thing for women to know about plastic and reconstructive surgery is that no woman should settle for something she's unhappy with.
"As a matter of fact, I just last night told a friend of my daughter's that if she ever needed any type of plastic surgery, Dr. Luckey is the one you need to see. I even showed her," she said with a laugh.
She's also happy to share why Dr. Luckey made such a strong first impression.
"At my first appointment. Dr. Luckey wasn't feeling well, but she knew I had taken time off work to be there," Gibson-Weitekamp said. "She could have very easily had our appointment rescheduled, but she didn't. I was so impressed with her compassion and concern for me as her new patient.
To learn more about Carle's Plastic Surgery Center, which will relocate to Carle at The Fields in west Champaign in 2019, contact your primary care provider or call (217) 326-2000.


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UK Labour Party in turmoil over new anti-Semitism claims
Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, speaks during Question Time inside the House of Commons in London, Wednesday July 10, 201
LONDON (AP) — Britain's main opposition Labour Party is in turmoil after a television documentary renewed allegations that anti-Semitism is rife within its ranks.
In the BBC program, former staff members of the left-of-center party recounted receiving anti-Semitic abuse and said senior party officials interfered in complaint investigations.
Labour has been riven by allegations that the party has become hostile to Jews since left-winger Jeremy Corbyn, a longtime supporter of the Palestinians, became leader in 2015.
The party condemned the BBC documentary, saying it contained "deliberate and malicious representations" and alleging the former staffers who took part had "personal and political axes to grind."
But many Labour lawmakers expressed dismay at the allegations. Deputy leader Tom Watson said Thursday that anti-Semitism was "a sickness in our party" that had to be dealt with.

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"It's The Right Time For Us" The Inspirational Rise Of Pillow Queens
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The path to their scorching new album...
Pillow Queens are an all-female band from Ireland whose astonishing rise has been fuelled by a distinctive lo-fi sound and a preference for darker, and at times political, lyrics. They formed mostly through being mutual friends and have already entered the Top 20 Irish Charts with their latest single 'Holy Show'.
With their debut album 'In Waiting' set for release later this month (September 25th), we spoke to the band's guitarist and bassist Pamela Connolly over the phone.
The four-piece have a sound which is hard to define so we asked Pamela to do it for us. She admits that "our style, in terms of music, is hard to put a finger on". She continues, "I mean, not that it's so 'out there' that it's hard to describe. I guess we're like an indie rock band but we touch on a lot of other genres or are influenced a lot by other genres - whether that comes through in the music I'm not sure. If I was pressed, I would just say we're indie rock".
Pillow Queens have also been described as a 'feminist band' which is something that, while acceptable, is quite a broad way to refer to them and can cause frustration. How does being described as a 'feminist band' make you feel? "Well, it's not a lie but it's an easy thing to say when you see four queer women...OK, you can take a little bit longer than five minutes to describe what we are and maybe listen to the music a little bit. We are all feminists. Are we a 'feminist band'? I would say: 'Feminist' isn't a genre. It's a political view or it's a way of life'. Yeah, I would agree with it but, at the same time, I think it's a bit of a cop out if someone was to just, you know, full stop and that's the description of our band. It's like saying, 'Oh they're an Irish band'. And it's like, 'Ok, yeah. And?'"
Among all the chaos of COVID-19, it was never going to be easy to release an album - and a debut one at that - but they found a way to make it work for them. Pamela describes her experience. "I think it's been different for a lot of people. I think it's hard to complain too much because I'm healthy and all the girls in the band are healthy."
We spent it separately so it was hard to keep up the creative aspect of the band. Had we at least been within 2km of each other, we could have potentially still worked on [creative] stuff but, in saying that, I think we may have benefited in regards to releasing the album, because there was a lot of admin stuff to do, there were a lot of contingency plans in terms of how we could get enough money to release the album and, during lockdown, that's when we all did that. I think if the lockdown didn't happen, that would have been a lot harder to figure out".
'In Waiting' is actually being released independently by the band. Speaking of the debut album, Pamela is "super excited" to be sharing 'In Waiting' with their fans. She describes creating the album as "awesome" and a way for the band to really develop their sound. "It was a labour of love", she jokes. "I think it's a weird time to be releasing an album but I think it's the right time for us".
Pamela explains that the band did consider pushing the release date back but decided against it. "What's the point when you're super excited? We are still excited regardless of things not being normal per se. We're still super excited for people to hear what we have. We're super excited for people to receive the vinyls that they've ordered. I just want people to listen to it and, if they enjoy it, that's amazing".
Their latest single, 'Holy Show' is also the first track on the album. "The song portrays the feeling of...The Fear, the morning after the night before, where you analyse everything that you did the night before, ways in which you spoke to people, a particular way you stood or 'did I look too long?' or 'did I say that in a weird way. Basically, [the song is about] that silly self-critique you have of yourself when you're feeling particularly vulnerable. Other previous singles from the band such as 'Gay Girls' and 'Brothers' have been critically acclaimed.
Being supported by fellow musicians must be invaluable ("I think that the Dublin music scene and the Irish music scene, in general, almost feels like a community"). Pillow Queens have also noticed that they have had more recognition from the media lately. "It's great. It was definitely a sudden change (that) we noticed in the past couple of months. Just doing more interviews than we would have ever gotten. We had that stage really early on in the band where we'd have the odd interview here and there".
In those early days, the band felt like they were asked the same questions but with promoting the album they have had many more interviews (hopefully with more varied questions) and it's something that they are "absolutely OK with because it only means that there's more momentum and momentum is good".
While it's fair to say that some bands and artists use their sexuality in an overt way, Pillow Queens find that queerness is something that comes across in their music in a much more nuanced way. So how does queerness influence Pillow Queens' music?
"I mean, it definitely does," begins Pamela. "But I would say it is not necessarily something that we think about too much. If someone was to listen to any of our songs, they may guage that we are queer but you don't sit down and say, 'I'm going to write a queer song'. But it definitely does influence our music because the identity and experience that us, as queer people, go through completely changes how we view ourselves, how we view the world so it has to influence our music because it's just what we are. We don't know any different."
"It's hard for us to really pin-point what exactly that is, where exactly it occurs, other than the obvious in certain songs of ours. It has to have influenced us a lot, especially with the music that we would have grown up with. You kind of gravitate towards other queer artists when you're growing up. I know we all were obsessed with Tegan and Sara which is kind of a rite of passage, I think."
The future looks incredibly promising for Pillow Queens who are navigating their way through their newfound success and challenging stereotypes about themselves as they do so. They have new music on the way in the form of a brilliant debut album and who knows what more is in store for them.
Pillow Queens will release new album 'In Waiting' on September 25th.
Words: Narzra Ahmed
Photo Credit: Faolán Carey
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Central is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 96, down from 134 in 2000. Every February, Central hosts a checkpoint for the long-distance Yukon Quest sled dog race.

Geography
Central is located at  (65.533461, -144.695650). The elevation is 942 feet. The Steese Highway (Alaska Route 6) does pass through Central.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which,  of it is land and  of it (0.60%) is water.

Climate
Central has a continental subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc).

Demographics

Central first appeared on the 1950 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.

As of the census of 2000, there were 134 people, 67 households, and 33 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 0.5 people per square mile (0.2/km2). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 0.7 per square mile (0.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.33% White, 7.46% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 2.99% from other races, and 4.48% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 67 households, out of which 14.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.7% were non-families. 43.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 41.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 135.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 143.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $60,750 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,593. There were 15.8% of families and 22.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 34.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
It was previously served by a school of the Yukon Flats School District.

References

Census-designated places in Alaska
Census-designated places in Unorganized Borough, Alaska
Census-designated places in Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
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Jay Cutler among Week 11 fantasy streaming options
Published: Nov 13, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Week 11 waiver adds
Streaming QBs/TEs/DEF
Players to drop
Deep waiver wire targets
Since Alex Gelhar already masterfully identified some of the top waiver wire targets ahead of Week 11, Matt Harmon examined top deep league adds in his deep dive, and Marcas Grant supplied you with some players that can safely be dropped, it's my job to provide some streaming candidates at quarterback, tight end and defense for the upcoming slate of games. Keep in mind, most of these players/teams are bottom-of-the-barrel targets for deep leagues, and I'm not saying they're going to be top scorers at their position, but they should do enough to keep your team competitive in Week 11 if you need some assistance. So, let's get to it.
**Ownership percentage data from NFL.com fantasy leagues. *
Jay Cutler vs Buccaneers | 4.7 percent owned: In Week 9, Jay Cutler carved up the Raiders secondary to the tune of 311 yards and three touchdowns. He wasn't as productive on Monday night against the Panthers but still managed to throw for 213 yards and two touchdowns and finished the week with more fantasy points than guys like Drew Brees and Dak Prescott. Cutler's favorable matchup against Tampa Bay in Week 11 provides another opportunity for streamable fantasy production. With a new two-man backfield consisting of Damien Williams and Kenyan Drake, the healthy return of DeVante Parker and the presence of Jarvis Landry, Cutler has many options to target in the passing game (Julius Thomas is around, too). We saw him use this to his advantage in both Week 9 and Week 10, spreading the ball around with some success. There's a good chance he can do it again versus a Bucs defense that has allowed the fourth-most passing yards to quarterbacks this year.
Ryan Fitzpatrick at Dolphins | 12 percent owned: With Jameis Winston still sideline with a shoulder injury, the Buccaneers confirmed Monday that Ryan Fitzpatrick will start again under center in Week 12 against Miami. Fitzpatrick was without his top receiver in Week 10, but Mike Evans will be back on the field against the Dolphins. That should boost Fitzpatrick's outlook for fantasy purposes and at least give him a big body to target in the end zone. The Buccaneers have had trouble running the ball with the backfield averaging just 61.4 rush yards per game since Week 6, so they should attack the Dolphins through the air since the defense is allowing an average of 221 pass yards per game to opponents. Miami is also one of just four teams allowing a passer rating of over 100 this season and was most recently shredded by Cam Newton, who threw four touchdown passes against them in Week 10.
Blake Bortles at Browns | 16.6 percent owned: Even with Leonard Fournette back on the field in Week 10, Blake Bortles attempted a season-high 51 passes. While Bortles did throw two picks in the game, he still finished with 16 fantasy points, marking his third straight game with that total. He has averaged 287 pass yards over his last three games and until Sunday, he had been playing well in Weeks 6 through 9 with a 3-to-1 TD-to-INT ratio and a 97.6 passer rating. He should produce serviceable fantasy numbers in a favorable matchup against a Browns defense that has allowed the second-most touchdown passes to quarterbacks this year (19) and only has six interceptions on the season.
Eli Manning vs Chiefs | 26 percent owned: Over his last three games, Eli Manning is averaging 37 pass attempts per game. And in each of his last two contests, which have been somewhat favorable matchups against the Rams and 49ers, Manning has managed at least 220 pass yards and thrown two touchdown passes with just one interception. Manning has predictably struggled since Odell Beckham Jr. was lost to injury in Week 5, but he's posted 12.8 and 16.92 fantasy points in his last two outings, respectively. The Chiefs have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season, so it's another favorable matchup for Manning and his depleted receiving corps that basically funnels through Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram. And if the Chiefs put up points against a struggling Giants defense, that just means more time for garbage points from Manning.
Joe Flacco at Packers | 4.5 percent owned: No, Joe Flacco is not an inspiring name to stream at quarterback, but a matchup against the Packers could mean opportunity for him to produce for fantasy owners. Flacco has struggled this season, but in Week 9 before the Ravens bye, he collected 261 yards and two touchdowns against the Titans for 15.14 fantasy points. It did take him 52 pass attempts to get there. Still, the Packers have allowed 931 pass yards to opposing quarterbacks over the last four weeks, and that includes a bye. So that's over 300 pass yards per game allowed. With the potential return of Danny Woodhead, we could see a different, more efficient version of Baltimore's offense than what we've grown used to this season.
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Vernon Davis at Saints | 26.3 percent owned: In the last two games without Jordan Reed, Vernon Davis leads the Redskins in targets (20), receptions (11) and receiving yards (148). He saw 11 targets against the Vikings last week and receiving an end zone target that was defended well, but Davis nearly hauled it in. Dating back to Week 3, Davis leads Washington in receiving with 447 yards, and that includes games in which Reed played, albeit in a limited capacity. He's locked into a high-volume role with inconsistency in Washington's receiving corps and is a solid option once again in New Orleans.
Tyler Kroft at Broncos | 14.1 percent owned: Once again, Tyler Kroft played 100 percent of the Bengals offensive snaps in Week 10. The dude literally didn't come off the field. He only had one reception but saw six targets for the second time in his last three games. The target volume is encouraging despite the single reception, and if there is one place the Broncos defense is vulnerable it's to opposing tight ends. Denver is allowing the most yards to the position (746) and tight ends have been targeted 17 times against the Broncos, the highest mark in the league. If Kroft can see another four to seven targets, he should rebound nicely in Week 11.
Marcedes Lewis at Browns | 3.5 percent owned: The Browns have trouble stopping tight ends from scoring. Cleveland has allowed touchdowns to tight ends the likes of Jesse James (two), Benjamin Watson, Tyler Kroft (two), Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Kyle Rudolph, Eric Ebron and a two-point conversion to Ryan Griffin. They're allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to the position this year, so Marcedes Lewis, who has 11 targets over the last two weeks and four touchdowns this season (T-3rd most), is a streaming option.
Jermaine Gresham at Texans | 0.6 percent owned: Pending Drew Stanton's health, Jermaine Gresham is a deep streaming option against the Texans in Week 11. In the two games that Stanton has started for Arizona, Gresham has collected 10 targets, seven receptions, 87 yards and two touchdowns. Stanton suffered a knee injury last Thursday night, so there's a chance he's not healthy enough to play Sunday, but if he does, Gresham seems to be his security blanket.
Austin Hooper at Seahawks | 21.7 percent owned: The Falcons' tight end has seen six targets in each of his last three games and has scored in two of those three contests. Austin Hooper is currently the TE7 in standard scoring, which is lunacy, but hey, that's the world we live in. The Seahawks gave up a touchdown to Jermaine Gresham last week, so who's to say Hooper can't keep rolling in Seattle next Monday night?
DEFENSES (D/STs)
Reminder that both the Ravens (at Packers) and Eagles (at Cowboys) have top-10 fantasy D/ST units, and they may have been dropped in your league due to a Week 10 bye. Both have startable matchups in Week 11, so add them to your waiver claim list if available.
Detroit Lions D/ST at Bears | 50.9 percent owned: For the first month of the season, Detroit's defense was the best in fantasy football posting double-digit points in each of their first four games. Since then, the unit has been inconsistent, but they predictably collected 14 fantasy points against the Browns in Week 10 on the heels of four sacks, an interception and scoop-and-score fumble recovery by Nevin Lawson on a 44-yard scamper. Next on the docket is a one-dimensional Bears offense that will likely try to load up Jordan Howard with carries and hope for the best. Mitchell Trubisky was sacked five times in Week 10 against the Packers and was averaging 128 pass yards per game before Sunday. The rookie quarterback did throw for 297 yards and a touchdown against Green Bay, but Detroit should be able to limit his production in Week 11.
New Orleans Saints D/ST vs Redskins | 29.1 percent owned: In Week 10, the Saints allowed just 198 total yards of offense to the Bills, marking New Orleans second game this year in which they've limited an opponent to under 200 yards. During the Saints current seven-game win streak, the defense has allowed just 14.3 points per game and 255.1 total yards including 148 pass yards per game. The unit has limited opposing quarterbacks to just three touchdowns and has collected 10 picks over the seven-game stretch. With Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara helping to dominate time of possession, the Saints defense can stay fresh and wreak havoc on opponents. Expect more of the same against the Redskins in Week 11.
Atlanta Falcons D/ST at Seahawks | 25.3 percent owned: The Falcons took advantage of an injury to Tyron Smith that made Dallas' offensive line a weakness in Week 10. Atlanta racked up eight sacks on Dak Prescott and allowed just one touchdown and a 3.95 yards per play average to the Cowboys. There's reason to believe that if Atlanta was able to take care of a weakness in Dallas' offensive line, they should be able to attack Seattle's abysmal line in a similar fashion. The game is in Seattle, and Russell Wilson is a magician at escaping pressure, but we're talking about streamers here, folks.
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Former police chief in pro-gun video exposed as government shill who entrapped constitutionalists
Thursday, January 08, 2015 by: J. D. Heyes
Tags: police chief, Second Amendment, militia members
https://www.naturalnews.com/048215_police_chief_Second_Amendment_militia_members.html
(NaturalNews) Here is a lesson about why you should never completely trust anyone you "meet" online, no matter whom they appear to be.
A former small-town Pennsylvania police chief who posted a number of videos online of himself spewing obscenities about liberal ideologues and their views on the Second Amendment, all while shooting automatic weapons, secretly gave information about people he thought were members of a so-called militia, who he believed were anti-government extremists and people who called themselves "sovereign citizens" to state police and the FBI.
According to documents obtained by The Associated Press, the extent of the relationship that former Gilberton Police Chief Mark Kessler actually had with state and federal law enforcement officers, whether they had initiated contact and asked for information, what they did with information received and how they actually viewed him were all not clear.
J.J. Klaver, an FBI spokesman, told the AP that the agency traditionally does not offer comment about people who claim to be informants. In addition, state police officials declined to comment.
The AP further reported:
The ex-lawman attracted attention last year after posting incendiary videos of himself spraying machine-gun fire and cursing liberals and others. The videos got hundreds of thousands of views online.
Kessler said that individuals advocating insurrection and violence contacted him as a result of the videos, and he saw them as a threat and had a responsibility to report them to federal and state authorities.
I had a duty to report extremists
Kessler is now going public because, he says, he wants to restore his reputation. He retired from his position with the police department last February following a settlement with borough officials who were set to fire him following emergence of his videos.
The AP and TheBlaze noted that the former chief of police had private Facebook chats that he shared with state and federal law enforcement via email, according to documents. Kessler redacted agents' and officers' names from the documents.
One person advocates shooting the president in one message, while another person discusses targeting mosques in a separate message.
"Any normal person who was contacted by these twisted individuals has a duty to report what they were planning," Kessler said.
Joseph Nahas, an attorney for Kessler, said his client decided to contact law enforcement after being contacted by some radical groups.
Nahas said that extremists "looked at Mark to be some sort of leader and further their cause of governmental destruction." He added that Kessler collected intelligence about "who they were, what their plans were, what their targets were." The attorney also said that a state trooper had told him several weeks ago that he had been getting information from Kessler.
The former police chief said his first contact with people he considered to be too extreme occurred almost two years ago, when he pressed city council members in Gilberton to pass a resolution nullifying some gun laws.
"I was acting to attract these sickos and it worked"
"Kessler says he met with an FBI agent and a state trooper and continued to pass on information, but received contact from fewer people as months wore on. That's when he said he ramped up his rhetoric by posting incendiary videos in the summer of 2013," the AP reported.
At that time, the former police chief said his videos were aimed at drawing attention to what he considered to be an out-of-control federal government that was working to usurp the Second Amendment and additional constitutional rights. But now he says it was an act aimed at luring potential domestic terrorists so he could out them to law enforcement.
He went on to say that no law enforcement organization asked him to post the videos. Indeed, he says, law enforcement was upset with him when he first did so, he says.
"I wasn't portraying me. I was basically acting to attract these sickos and it worked," said Kessler.
"I thought I was doing good for myself, my country, my fellow Americans, by trapping these radicals and extremists and bringing them to the appropriate authorities, but in the meantime I decimated my career," he continued, according to AP. "Was it worth it? If I saved one person's life, absolutely it was worth it."
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A Galleria Borghese é um museu em Roma, Itália.

A sua colecção compreende várias esculturas e pinturas de Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Rubens, Ticiano.

O museu está instalado na Villa Borghese Pinciana, um palácio construído entre 1613 e 1616 para Scipione Borghese.

Em 1902, o Estado italiano adquiriu em definitivo o conjunto, assegurando o benefício público.

Obras (seleção)
Gian Lorenzo Bernini: O Rapto de Proserpina, Apolo e Dafne, A Verdade
Leonardo da Vinci: Leda e o Cisne
Antonio Canova: Venus Victrix

Museus fundados em 1903
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NYC Winter Outing,running from January 18 through February 13, 2022, offers visitors and locals an opportunity to enjoy vibrant wintertime experiences at an attractive price point across hotels, dining, Broadway, museums, cultural institutions, attractions, performing arts and tours © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
New York City — NYC & Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau, today announced details of NYC Winter Outing, presented by preferred payment partner Mastercard, running from January 18 through February 13, 2022, offering visitors and locals an opportunity to enjoy vibrant wintertime experiences at an attractive price point across hotels, dining, Broadway, museums, cultural institutions, attractions, performing arts and tours. The program will bring together NYC & Company's three signature programs, NYC Restaurant Week, NYC Broadway Week and NYC Must-See Week, and introduce a new program, NYC & Company's first-ever NYC Hotel Week—which reservations opened for today at nycgo.com/hotelweek—creating ultimate value across the five boroughs. Further details on NYC Winter Outing are available at nycgo.com/winterouting, and deals will include:
· 22 percent off hotel stays across the City to welcome the year 2022
· 2-for-1 tickets to Broadway shows, attractions, museums, cultural institutions, performing arts and tours
· Prix-fixe menus at hundreds of exceptional restaurants and neighborhood favorites across the five boroughs.
Give the gift of New York City this holiday season with a trip this January or February, and begin booking accommodations at 22 percent off the standard retail rate for NYC Hotel Week, January 4 through February 13, at nycgo.com/hotelweek. There are currently 115 hotels across all five boroughs participating in NYC Hotel Week, covering a wide range of hotels for every visitor, from major brands to unique independent hotels, and options for every price point from moderate to luxury. Bookings for NYC Restaurant Week, NYC Broadway Week and NYC Must-See Week will open January 11.
"We encourage travelers to give the gift of New York City this year, by taking a trip during a time with lesser crowds and incredible value on premier hotels, exceptional dining, Broadway, world-class arts and culture and more," said Fred Dixon, President and CEO of NYC & Company. "We look forward to reintroducing visitors to our vibrant city during NYC Winter Outing this year and reminding locals of the incredible opportunities at their fingertips."
Mastercard cardholders can enjoy early access from January 6–9 to tickets and reservations for NYC Restaurant Week, NYC Broadway Week and NYC Must-See Week. Additionally, when dining with a preregistered card during NYC Restaurant Week, all Mastercard cardholders will receive an exclusive $10 statement credit (for up to 10 transactions, totaling a $100 rebate) when spending $39 or more on-site at participating restaurants, subject to NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2022terms and restrictions.
"Bringing locals and visitors together to explore New York City's iconic experiences is truly Priceless," said Cheryl Guerin, Executive Vice President of North America Marketing & Communications at Mastercard. "Together with NYC & Company, Mastercard is providing people meaningful ways to connect to their passions, whether culinary or travel or arts and entertainment, and create once-in-a-lifetime memories that no other city can offer."
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment has partnered with NYC & Company as a sponsor of NYC Winter Outing, to offset participation fees for businesses across the boroughs in response to New York City's ongoing tourism recovery.
"As we continue along the path of recovery, the Mayor's Office is proud to support NYC Winter Outing, a program showcasing the best of the City's dining, arts and culture, and hospitality, as it returns this winter after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic," said Anne del Castillo, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.
Further details are available today at nycgo.com/winterouting and a full list of NYC Winter Outing offers and participants will be available in the coming weeks. Reservations for NYC Hotel Week deals are open now at nycgo.com/hotelweek for hotel stays from January 4 through February 13. Bookings for NYC Restaurant Week, NYC Broadway Week and NYC Must-See Week will open January 11, for experiences from January 18 through February 13.
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Iceless Curling and Cozy Igloos Return to Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
Cozy Igloos by Prime Video are heated, clear structures decorated with seasonal decor that provide an intimate setting to enjoy festive food and drinks in a private space with some of the best views of the iconic Bryant Park skating rink and Bank of America Winter Village (Photo Credit: Angelito Jusay for Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park)
NYC's celebrated Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, featuring the city's only free-admission skating rink, holiday market and delicious food offerings, has returned for its 20th season, Friday, October 29, 2021 – Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Tickets are now on sale for Curling Café and Cozy Igloos by Prime Video at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. The two wildly popular activities are returning to Winter Village with a new look.
As the first-ever ICELESS curling experience, the Curling Café offers guests a dedicated curling lane where two teams of up to 4 people each can experience "street" or iceless curling for 90 minutes. Each lane is accompanied by a private, heated dome where their teams can warm up and share seasonal drinks and bites between games.
Cozy Igloos by Prime Video are heated, clear structures decorated with seasonal decor that provide an intimate setting for family and friends to enjoy festive food and drinks – including mulled wine and hot chocolate – in a private space with some of the best views of the iconic skating rink.
More information and reservations for the Curling Café and Cozy Igloos by Prime Video at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park can be found at wintervillage.org.
Curling Café and Cozy Igloo adult and family packages, for either 1-4 or 5-8 guests, will be available and must be reserved online. Hours for Cozy Igloos are Monday through Friday from noon to 9:30pm and from 11:30am to 11pm on weekends. Hours for The Curling Cafe are from 3:30pm – 9pm Wednesday through Friday, 11:30am – 9pm on Saturday, and 11:30am – 7pm on Sunday.
All igloos and equipment will be sanitized by the park's dedicated team between each and every booking. Please note that reservations cannot accommodate parties larger than 8 people unless you book more than 1 dome. For more information on Bryant Park's safety practices, visit wintervillage.org.
While still proceeding with an abundance of caution for the safety of its guests, Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is thrilled to be welcoming back its most popular attractions this winter season:
The Rink: the only free-admission ice skating rink in NYC is open daily. The Rink is completely outdoors, and skate time and rentals can be reserved in advance online. New skate reservation dates will be released on a rolling basis throughout the season. Masks are encouraged, and Bryant Park is continuing to implement additional cleaning protocols throughout the day to ensure high-touch surfaces and shared rental equipment are sanitized and safe for use.
Holiday Shops: the open-air holiday market are open daily through January 2, 2022, and features more than 170 new and returning merchants.
Small Business Spotlight presented by Bank of America: four New York City minority-owned small businesses with annual revenue of $1 million or less will have the chance to showcase their products in a rent-free booth, made possible by Bank of America, as part of this season's Holiday Shops.
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Kids 5-11 Get COVID Vaccination, Free Admission at NYC's Natural History Museum
The American Museum of Natural History is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5-11, and giving free admission for up to four people © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Make your child's COVID-19 vaccination truly memorable and rewarding with free admission for up to four people! The American Museum of Natural History, along with all New York City vaccination sites, is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5–11. The Museum vaccination site is open seven days a week, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Though the site accommodates walk-in appointments, scheduling an appointment in advance is strongly recommended. To schedule a vaccination appointment, visit vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or call 877-VAX-4NYC (or 877-829-4692). Note that a parent or guardian must be present during vaccination appointments for children ages 5–15. For ages 16–17, a parent or guardian must be present or reachable by phone during the vaccination appointment. To help with capacity at the vaccination site, we request that only one parent or guardian join each child for their vaccination. Enter the Museum at the West 77th Street entrance to access the vaccination site.
All those who get vaccinated at the Museum will receive a voucher for free admission for up to four people.
This month, the Museum is also presenting two free virtual programs about COVID-19 and vaccines. You can learn more and RSVP at the site:
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
Tuesday, November 16, 7 pm ET
What should your family know about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for kids? Join Dr. Sallie Permar, chair of the Department of Pediatrics, and Dr. Jay K. Varma, professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine as they discuss the science and public health policies behind the development of vaccines and the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for children—and take your questions.
Teen SciCafe: Health Equity, Racial Inequality, and COVID-19
Friday, November 19, 4:30 pm ET
In this program for students ages 14 and up, join Dr. Torian Easterling, first deputy commissioner and chief equity officer of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to find out how and why the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected communities of color across the U.S., and how to work for health equity in the future.
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Winter Village With Free Skating, Holiday Market Returns to NYC's Bryant Park
NYC's celebrated Bank of America winter Village at Bryant Park, featuring the city's only free-admission skating rink, holiday market and delicious food offerings, has returned for its 20th season,Friday, October 29, 2021 – Sunday, March 6, 2022 © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
NYC's celebrated Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, featuring the city's only free-admission skating rink, holiday market and delicious food offerings, has returned for its 20th season, Friday, October 29, 2021 – Sunday, March 6, 2022. While still proceeding with an abundance of caution for the safety of its guests, Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is thrilled to be welcoming back its most popular attractions this winter season:
Small Business Spotlight presented by Bank of America: fourNew York City minority-owned small businesses with annual revenue of $1 million or less will have the chance to showcase their products in a rent-free booth, made possible by Bank of America, as part of this season's Holiday Shops.
Last year's featured small businesses were sustainable candle and soap company TREE*STAR, Brooklyn-based bakeshop Annie Mae's Bakery, custom-designed hat shop Harlem's Heaven Hats, and Tibet Tree of Life, a business selling incense, shawls, and other products made in the Himalayan region.
The Lodge by Prime Video: a covered, outdoor après skate escape is where visitors can cozy up with a festive cocktail, enjoy delicious food, watch the ice skaters or admire the tree.
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New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Return to In-Person Performances, Announce Fall Season
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, here performing the G&S classic, "Mikado," in 2019, are returning to in-person performances. The Fall Season of NYGASP will kick off with Season Reopening Celebration on Oct. 24, 2021. H.M.S. Pinafore on Dec. 29, 2021- Jan. 2, 2022 at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (East 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues). New Year's with NYGASP on Dec. 31, 2021 will be at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th Street). The season continues with The Pirates of Penzance Jan. 5-9, 2022 and The Gondoliers April 7-10, 2022 at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (East 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues). © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
(New York) The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players (NYGASP), one of America's most preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory companies, announces their Fall 2021-22 season at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (East 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues) which includes Season Reopening Celebration, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Gondoliers. In addition, NYGASP is continuing their 40+ year tradition of New Year's with NYGASP at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space.
Under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Albert Bergeret, who has been hailed as "the leading custodian of the G&S classics" by New York Magazine, NYGASP has created its own special niche in the cultural mosaic of New York City and the nation. Since its founding in 1974, the company has presented over 2000 performances of the G&S masterpieces throughout the United States, Canada, and the U.K. captivating audiences of all ages. NYGASP's productions are charged with engaging contemporary entertainment values while retaining respect for the famous duo's comedic and musical genius.
Season Reopening Celebration
Sunday, October 24, 2021 – 3 PM
Join the fun as the NYGASP repertory Company and Orchestra engage in a romp through favorites from the G&S canon – including the first rate opportunity to indulge in audience requests performed impromptu after intermission. Old friends, fresh new faces, and our loyal orchestra members can't wait to share the glee of the G&S repertoire with our cherished friends and fans who "plough the sea"!
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 30, 2021 2 PM* and 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 2, 2022 3 PM
This early satirical sendup helped Gilbert and Sullivan chart a new course for modern musical theatre. The captain's daughter has caught the eye – and the heart – of two men at once: a lowly sailor and the pompous Sir Joseph Porter. Only a bumbling baby-farmer named Little Buttercup can unravel this mess of mistaken identities and mismatched marriages. Filled with infectious tunes and featuring a rousing finale, it's no wonder this classic comedy still makes a modern-day splash!
*Bring Your Grandparents Day – Thurs Dec 30 at 12:45PM
Respect your elders with a pre-show Family Overture (Musical and plot introduction made entertaining for the entire family) and a backstage tour following the performance. Free to all ticket holders.
New Year's Eve With NYGASP
Join us for an intimate and engaging version of our merry New Year's Eve celebration at Symphony Space's 160 seat Thalia Theater. The best of NYGASP will perform their personal G&S favorites followed by the Company's signature tour-de-force challenge – audience requests from the G&S repertoire performed impromptu. Topped off with a champagne toast to the New Year and a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne!
The Pirates of Penzance
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 7:30 PM
Thursday, January 6, 2022 7:30 PM
Friday, January 7, 2022 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 8, 2022 2 PM & 7:30 PM
Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you've got what The New York Times calls "AN ENDEARING PRODUCTION WITH HIGH MUSICAL STANDARDS AND SPIRITED PERFORMANCES."
The Gondoliers
Thursday, April 7, 2022 7:30 PM
Friday, April 8, 2022 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 9, 2022 2 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 10, 2022 3 PM
Are you seeing double? You will during The Gondoliers, as two different groups with two different storylines collide in one boisterous and joyous show. After much confusion, lots of exuberant dancing, and jolly Italianate musical ensembles, the stage is set for leaving all concerned, including the audience, with feelings of pleasure!
The NYGASP 2021-22 season is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Ticket from $25 – $105. Season subscriptions available. Children and Student discounts also available. For information on all shows and to purchase tickets and/or subscriptions visit www.nygasp.org
RUSH TO SEE THE NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS' 'MIKADO,' SHOWPIECE OF ITS 45TH SEASON
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Registration for Sunday's NYC TD 5 Boro Bike Tour Extended to Friday, Aug 27
Registration for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour through New York City taking place on the new date of Sunday, August 29 has been extended AGAIN and will now close at noon on Friday, August 27 © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Registration for New York City's TD Five Boro Bike Tour taking place on the new date of Sunday, August 29 has been extended AGAIN and will now close at noon on Friday, August 27.
Out of towners, new #TDFBBT registrants, and others have another opportunity to pick up their rider packet at Packet Pickup this Saturday from 12 to 5 PM. Bike New York will be conveniently located on the north side of Battery Park near Battery Place and Greenwich St.
Can't make it on Saturday or assign a Proxy to pickup your packet for you? You can stop by Packet Pickup before you head to the start line on the morning of the Tour between 6 and 9 AM.
Note: You should plan to attend Packet Pickup on Saturday if you have an issue regarding your registration. #TDFBBT Solutions staff will not be able to troubleshoot registration issues at Sunday Packet Pickup. All riders that need to attend Packet Pickup on Sunday are responsible for picking up their packet before their assigned start wave. Plan for long lines and the possibility that you will miss your start wave time. If you miss your assigned start wave you may start in the following start wave.
This popular event offers an unmatched opportunity to ride 40 miles through New York City's five boroughs car free, in a festival atmosphere. Though typically the event hosts 32,000 riders, this year, registration is capped at 20,000 (more room to ride).
Here's a sneak peek 👀 at what you can expect on event day this year:
Fully supported rest areas with bike maintenance and medical care ⚕
Snow cone trucks at three rest areas: FDR, ConEd, and Commodore Barry 🍧
Numerous cooling stations to help you beat the August heat ☀
Entertainment stops with local musicians and performers. )Check out one of the performers, Music With a Message, here) 🎤
Brand new Finish Festival location at Empire Outlets in Staten Island, conveniently located next to the ferry (don't forget to bring your cycling shoe covers with you to the Finish Fest!) 🎉
Stress-free bike parking located at the Finish Fest 🚲
Celebrate your achievement with an ice-cold beer! Food and New Belgium beer will be sold at the Clinton Hall Beer Garden on Level 4 at the Finish Fest. Make sure to bring your ID and cash or card! 🍺
10-minute post-Tour Guided Stretching Sessions led by Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Sports Health experts at NYU Langone Health, from 11am-3:30pm 🤸
Frozen treats courtesy of our partners at TD Bank 🍨
Fix-a-Flat competition with Trek Bicycle 🔧
Plus activities with partners at Primal Wear, Nesquik, Chameleon Coffee🤩
If you have already registered you can visit the Tour website for updates on how the tour is responding to NYC's COVID-19 mandates, details on Packet Pickup, the 2021 Tour Route map
#TDFBBT
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32,000 CYCLISTS TAKE OVER NYC STREETS FOR 41ST TD FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR
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15th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party Returns to Governors Island for Encore, August 14-15
By Laurie Millman, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com
One of the hottest places to be this summer is on Governor's Island for the hot jazz of Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, as they return for an encore of the immensely popular Jazz Age Lawn Party on August 14-15, 11am – 5pm.
The 15th annual festival is a multi-generational, friends and family affair where for a brief time you are transported back to the Roaring 20s. Attendees dress up to the nines in 1920s lawn party fashion – dapper linen suits, suspenders and straw hats; sequined and beaded flapper-style dresses, chandelier earrings and feathers in the hair, or lawn party styles with dropped waists and white satin ribbons. Many bring an elegant picnic lunch complete with fine china, silver utensils, flowers in vases, and fluted wine glasses.
Tickets are still available and need to be purchased in advance through eventbrite.com from www.jazzagelawnparty.com or directly at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jazz-age-lawn-party-18523813336.
Family from both coasts meet up at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island © Laurie Millman/goingplacesfarandnear.com
The Governors Island ferry (https://www.govisland.com/plan-your-visit/ferry) runs from Lower Manhattan (in the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street; indoor parking across the street) and from Brooklyn (Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park). Roundtrip fares are $3/adult; free for seniors, children under 12, military. There is currently no additional surcharge for bringing on a bicycle (you can also rent bikes, surreys, pedal cars, and scooters on the island). All passengers ride free on departures before noon on Saturday and Sunday. The ferries, which are wheelchair accessible, now have extended service back to Manhattan until 10pm on Saturday
ROARING 20S RETURNS WITH JAZZ AGE LAWN PARTY ON GOVERNORS ISLAND
Gatsby-esque Jazz Age Lawn Party is Joyful Escape on Governors Island
Gatsby-esque Jazz Age Lawn Party is Joyful Escape on Governors Island, New York City's Island Retreat
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Registration Opens for TD Five Boro Bike Tour Taking Place August 22
Registration has just opened for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, taking place on August 22, 2021. Only 20,000 spots are available, compared to the 32,000 pre-pandemic © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Registration has just opened for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour taking place on its new date of Sunday, August 22, 2021, when 20,000 cyclists ride through New York City on 40 car-free miles.
Bike New York and its city government partners announce that the popular ride will once again welcome bike lovers from across New York and around the country.The event, which typically draws 32,000 riders, still affords the headiest experience of biking 40 car-free miles of New York City's busiest roadways, seeing all the spirit and diversity of the five boroughs' neighborhood.
Bike rentals and lodging blocks with special discounted rates at select hotels are available for riders coming from out of town. The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is offering special rates for bookings through July 20.
Standard registration is $112; VIP registration is $350.
With only 20,000 spots, register as soon as possible.
More information about the tour at the FAQ page, https://www.bike.nyc/events/td-five-boro-bike-tour/faq-2021/ or contact info@bike.nyc. To register, go to https://bikenewyork.enmotive.com/events/register/2021-td-five-boro-bike-tour.
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FAKS-Funny Auraton Ki Sabha is a newly designed stand-up comedy event with the tagline of "By the women, For the women, Of the women!" Experimenting shows based specially for the women and looking for new up-coming talents in the genre of comedy.
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Do you want to know the other 7 reasons to be a vegetarian?
But since you are an athlete it's likely that you seek a healthy alternative to burgers. So, why not go with a salad and a Frappe at McDonald's? Sounds healthy, right?
I don't know how people expect to lose weight (let alone feel good) when eating/ordering out? Not only are the portions at restaurants too large for your own good, but just look at the added sodium and fat to make your food "oh-so desirable". Heaven forbid the food comes unsalted and you find your meal unappetizing.
I created my own burger last night, in honor of the Hardee's commercial I saw on TV. I hope your waist line and heart find enjoyment in my vegetarian burger.
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'We have been at an unacceptable level' - Killick does not take recent criticism of Poole personally
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By Jack Tanner @EchoSportJack Digital Sports Reporter
BOSS Tom Killick is not relying on previously earnt goodwill as he aims to steer his Dolphins side back into the Southern League Premier South play-offs with a win away at Taunton Town tomorrow (3pm).
With just one win in Poole's last six league games, Dolphins have dropped out of the play-offs – leaving some sections of Poole's support questioning their side's ability to push for promotion.
Killick has seen his side become a perennial promotion candidate over the 17 years he has led Poole, but he told the Daily Echo he expects no leeway despite his strong track record.
When asked if he felt expectations were too high surrounding his side, Killick responded: "I think that would apply at any club. Isn't that almost the nature of the beast, in terms of what you are dealing with society in terms of football?
"It's a ridiculous example, but if you look at someone like Arsene Wenger and what he did for that club, and at the end what he was subjected to, I just felt it was fairly unpleasant and distasteful.
"I just feel that it is across the board. If Taunton lost 4-1 and then 4-0, you'd think the supporters would be critical. I think the fact I've been here 17 years doesn't matter – it's about the here and now.
"Supporters, understandably, want to see us do really well. Recently we have been at an unacceptable level. If they want to moan, they can moan. It doesn't surprise me – it disappoints me a little bit, but not because it's Poole – but because that is how people are.
"I don't take it personally – I think on the whole Poole supporters are a really good bunch, in terms of they pay money in difficult circumstances, they stand out here – we all know, compared to some of the clubs, the facilities are fairly horrendous.
"A lot of them are very loyal, very vocal – I've got no complaints about the Poole supporters. If they were unhappy and want to have a go at me, that doesn't really worry me.
"I'm interested in my team, I'm interested in how they feel, my feeling towards them and their feelings towards me. That's really the be-all-and-all for me."


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Q: How to make a 4D numpy array from 2 2D numpy array? I have 2 2D numpy arrays with shape (160000,91).
160000 means all pixels of an image (200x800), 91 means # of images.
U(160000,91) and V(160000,91).
How to create a numpy array X with shape (91,200,800,2) with X(:,:,:,0) = U(91,200,800) and X(:,:,:,1) = V(91,200,800)?

A: Transpose to move the batch dimension to axis 0. Then reshape the two arrays and stack them along a new axis 3:
import numpy as np

U = np.random.random((160000, 91))
V = np.random.random((160000, 91))
X = np.stack((np.reshape(U.T, (-1, 200, 800)),
              np.reshape(V.T, (-1, 200, 800))),
             axis=3)
print(X.shape)  # (91, 200, 800, 2)

A: Try this
U = np.reshape(U, (91,200,800))
V = np.reshape(V, (91,200,800))

X = np.stack((U, V), axis=3)

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Buckthorn in Minnesota
Here at Sargent's, we believe that the natural world has the ability to improve people's lives. We have made it our business to foster the relationships between people and their outdoor spaces. Most of the time this means having fun providing high-quality products and services to our amazing customers and making our community as beautiful as it can be. But occasionally, our position as stewards of this industry mandates we address threats to this belief. Invasive species are one such threat. For over 50 years, Sargent's has contributed to the treatment, mitigation, and research of invasive species that affect our area. It's important to us that our customers have accurate information regarding invasive species and how they can help preserve the outdoor spaces we all hold so dear.
Originating in Europe, buckthorn was imported to North America for its landscape uses – generally used as a popular hedging material. After it became apparent that buckthorn was invasive, it was made illegal to sell to the public beginning in the 1990s. Although buckthorn is no longer used in landscaping, it continues to spread through natural means. The seeds have a laxative effect on birds, which amplifies its spread.
Impact on Environment
Few things have changed the ecosystem of Southern Minnesota forests like buckthorn. Due to its prolific spreading and aggressive nature, buckthorn has become the dominant plant in many wooded areas of SE MN. Buckthorn is most easily identified in early spring or late fall because it is nearly the first to leaf out and last to lose its leaves.
Buckthorn easily out-competes native plants for resources and can quickly overtake an area. Once this happens, the bio-diversity that many animals depend on is lost. Additionally, Buckthorn creates habitat for other harmful pests and diseases.
For smaller residential areas, it is possible to remove and eradicate buckthorn manually. Be aware, this is a difficult process even for small areas as the entire stump and root system must be removed or killed. This is a long process that should be approached with patience. The seeds remaining in the soil can germinate for many years after a removal effort. In large areas, the impacts of buckthorn can only be mitigated.
Sargent's offers products and services to assist in buckthorn removal. Our garden centers stock brush and stump killer that has proven effective. We also offer full buckthorn removal services. For more information, visit our tree care page.
Sargent's is committed to mitigating the spread of invasive species in MN and remaining the source of knowledge, quality, and service that you've come to expect. Sargent's will continue to work with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the University of Minnesota, and other industry leaders to remain at the forefront of this issue. We are committed to minimizing the impact of invasive species and to keeping your gardens, and ours, flourishing for decades to come.
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GTA 6 – PS4
By Games Torrents 17 PS4
Some fans speculate on the belief that Rockstar could return to San Fierro and Las Venturas (one or both) to complete the remaining territories not found in Grand Theft Auto V. Due to console limitations and resource devotion, only Los… Read More »
GTA 6 – PC
Grand Theft Auto 5 has been around since September 2013, but is still insanely popular thanks to the continued updates to GTA Online. Still, that doesn't mean fans aren't eager to find out news of a potential sequel. With Red… Read More »
WonderBoy The Dragon's Trap – PC
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is a remake of the original Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, with gameplay reverse engineered from the original Master System code and brand new hand-drawn graphics and musical rearrangements.[3] Set immediately after the events… Read More »
Super Mario Odyssey – PC
Next was a handicap match between Norman Smiley and 3 Count (Evan Karagias, Shannon Moore, and Shane Helms). Smiley's ribs were injured, which allowed 3 Count to take advantage. The two sides exchanged dance moves until Smiley locked in the… Read More »
Project Cars 2 – PC
Using the WMD Portal, Slightly Mad Studios were then able to crowd-fund and create the original Project CARS IP that went on to become one of the seminal racing titles of its generation. With a central studio near Tower Bridge,… Read More »
Total War Warhammer 2 – PC
Forget the Old World you know: we're going west, where the carnosaurs roam and toad-like mage-priests levitate in their palanquin-thrones. Total War: Warhammer II takes Creative Assembly's trilogy-in-progress to new continents, but it's no grab for territory – a new… Read More »
The Golf Club 2 – PC
A lot of this trailer focuses on the community that has arisen around the original game, which now sports 150,000 golf courses thanks to user generated content. The first game eventually built a following that the developers want to capitalise… Read More »
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All in all, my advice is do not buy eBooks from Apple if you intend to remove DRM to make them interoperable. Amazon Kindle or Adobe ADEPT DRM is much easier to break (I won't say how but you can Google, can you?), so buy from Amazon, Kobo and so on. Note I say BUY; I hate DRM but hate pirates even more. Make sure authors and publishers get paid for their efforts, then get that DRM out �... 10/09/2012�� Calibre cannot, on its own, remove DRM from ebooks. However, it is possible to added third-party software (�plugins�) to enhance calibre. However, it is possible to added third-party software (�plugins�) to enhance calibre.
I'd like to remove the DRM protection from a couple of my eBooks, just for PERSONAL USE (since they are locked, I cannot read them). They are protected by the Adobe ADE DRM. On the Internet there... They are protected by the Adobe ADE DRM.... In calibre, you would instead use tags to mark genre and read status and then just use a simple search query like tag:scifi and not tag:read. calibre even has a nice graphical interface, so you don�t need to learn its search language instead you can just click on tags to include or exclude them from the search.
If you want to convert EPUB to PDF or other format like MOBI, WORD, you also need to remove drm first. Step 2: Check if your books can be read normally. Before you prepare to remove ebooks� DRM, you need to make sure that your books can be used normally.... I'd like to remove the DRM protection from a couple of my eBooks, just for PERSONAL USE (since they are locked, I cannot read them). They are protected by the Adobe ADE DRM. On the Internet there... They are protected by the Adobe ADE DRM.
remove drm from pdf ebook free You can use reason 3 overdrive pdf the excellent Calibre program to convert ebooks to different formats. reason for god dvd discussion guide pdf If you want to convert Kindle or Barnes Noble ebooks, you will.... I'd like to remove the DRM protection from a couple of my eBooks, just for PERSONAL USE (since they are locked, I cannot read them). They are protected by the Adobe ADE DRM. On the Internet there... They are protected by the Adobe ADE DRM.
PDF DRM Removal Remove DRM from PDF ePUBee!
Part 1: Check whether your ePUB & PDF eBooks are DRM protected or not. Launch Calibre (Windows/Mac), add your ePUB & PDF books and double click the book title to open it.
Guide to Copy, Convert and Save Kindle Content to PDF using Calibre Easy-to-Follow Beginner's Guide to DeDRMing Amazon Trial and Purchased eBooks. For starters, I will describe to you the type of books you can DeDRM (remove blocking restrictions).


It would be illogical to assume that all conditions remain stable.. topic: startrek, Apparently quotes from Star Trek Classic. Plus a bit.
Random Quote #34 topic: startrek, Apparently quotes from Star Trek Classic. Plus a bit.


Documentary film CONSUMED a film debut of Borut Šeparović produced by art collective MONTAЖ$TROJ is awarded best feature-length documentary in the region.
CONSUMED is a film about the most important minutes in life. The protagonists of the film are persons over the age of 55 – those who have more than 30 million minutes of life behind them. They were challenged to tell about the most important minute in their life in as many seconds as their age. As a collective, they have to deal with the decades of their own silence and to take the responsibility for the world in ruins they are leaving to the new generations.
After its premiere at the 10th International documentary film festival ZagrebDox, and CONSUMED won the best documentary award at the 12th Liburnia Film Festival.
This May the documentary will have its North America premiere at South-East European Film Festival in Los Angeles.


Pikes Peak Community College plans to begin construction on a $4.2 million renovation of its science labs at its Centennial campus this spring.
The project received approval from the state's Capital Development Committee of the General Assembly, said PPCC President Tony Kinkle.
The college is not borrowing money or issuing bonds for the renovation but rather using reserve money, he said. The college also received stimulus money from the federal government, which paid for salaries and benefits this year, freeing up the rest of the money for the project.
Colorado law is strict about allowing governments to issue bonds. Community colleges can only issue bonds if they have an identified revenue source for paying the money back, he said.
Bids for the project – which include retrofitting labs with safety measures, as well as updating the interior of the labs – will go out in the spring, he said.


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Ohio's Serpent Mound Is an Archaeological Mystery
By: Jesslyn Shields | Mar 16, 2022
Serpent Mound in Adams County, Ohio, is believed to have been built by the Fort Ancient people around 900 years ago. This protected historical earthwork is nearly a quarter of a mile long and represents a giant snake possibly holding an egg in its jaws. MPI/Getty Images
Imagine you're a person living in ancient times in what is now the state of Ohio. Your job is mostly to grow corn and hang out in your village, providing all the necessities of life for yourself and your community — making pottery to cook in, maintaining your home and working to procure food other than corn. But one day you're talking to some friends and you decide, Let's make a 1,376-foot-long (419-meter-long) snake sculpture on the edge of this meteorite crater over here!
If only we had a time machine to ask you, our friend from ancient times, what possessed you and your people to make such a thing. But that's why we have archaeologists.
Located in southwestern Ohio, Serpent Mound is a giant earthen mound — the largest serpent effigy in the world — thought to have been constructed by the Fort Ancient people around 900 years ago, although some argue that the site is much older and that the Fort Ancients did not build it, but actually refurbished it. Although no human remains or artifacts have been found in the sinuous, grassy hillock that is Serpent Mound, some graves and burial mounds stand nearby, probably built by the Adena culture — the Fort Ancient people's predecessors in the area — around 500 C.E. Regardless, Serpent Mound belongs to a class of structures called effigy mounds, which were commonly built in the shape of animals like bear, lynx, bison or birds, and often served as burial sites for ancient people.
Serpent Mound snakes along a plateau above the Serpent Mound crater, an ancient meteor crater.
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Serpent Mound sits on the edge of a meteorite impact crater, and the serpent itself is between 19 and 25 feet (6 and 7.5 meters) wide and rises around 3 feet (1 meter) from the surrounding landscape, with its head formed by a rock cliff overhanging a nearby creek. Although it's difficult to know what its purpose was since it wasn't used for burials, it acts as a calendar — the sunset on the summer solstice lines up with the serpent's head. The three eastern-facing curves of the snake's body line up with the sunrise on the equinoxes, and the serpent's tail coils align with the winter solstice.
According to Ohio History Connection, Serpent Mound and eight other Ohio American Indian earthworks were chosen in 2008 by the U.S. Department of the Interior for inclusion on the United States' tentative list of sites to be submitted to UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) for inclusion on the prestigious World Heritage Sites list. If it is eventually inscribed on the list — possibly in 2023, according to Ohio History Connection's World Heritage Director Jennifer Aultman — Serpent Mound will join the ranks of the pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, Pompeii, Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal as World Heritage Sites.
Serpent Mound is located within the Serpent Mound State Memorial, designated a National Historic Landmark in Peebles, Ohio. The site is closed Mondays, but maintains visitors hours all other days of the week.
Serpent Mound is on Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. This map appeared in "Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley" by E. G. Squier in 1848.
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Serpent Mound was first sketched and surveyed in 1847 by surveyors Ephraim Squier and Edwin Davis.
Jesslyn Shields "Ohio's Serpent Mound Is an Archaeological Mystery" 16 March 2022.
HowStuffWorks.com. <https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/archaeology/ohio-serpent-mound.htm> 29 January 2023
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Have you ever considered learning new languages fun? Being able to speak two or more languages is fun and exciting but let's admit it, learning a new language is no easy task. Considering our increased levels of interconnectivity in the recent years, learning to speak more than one language is advantageous.
As modes of communication continue to grow and expand, being bilingual or having a good grasp of a particular language is truly beneficial.
In this article, we are going to present several benefits of learning and speaking more than one language.
Bilingual people are able to concentrate more and have a higher-level of thinking capabilities. Since being bilingual boosts your problem-solving skills, the brain is also being conditioned. Recent studies have claimed that bilingualism fights off the signs and symptoms of dementia, as well as Alzheimer's Disease. It's not a fail-safe protection against them, but it slows down the signs and symptoms of the said diseases. Basically, you can say that your brain stays healthy longer when you get to learn a new language or two!
Self-confidence is sometimes an issue when learning a new language. However, when a new skill is developed and master, self-confidence also increases. Why? Because a person that is confident with his new set of skills tend to mingle with people longer and they are confident to meet new people.
Being able to speak more than one language is advantageous especially when applying for a job in a multinational company. Of course, your potential employers will keep an eye on applicants who can speak more than one language, as this serves as a great benefit and asset to their companies. These multinational companies are expanding all over the world, and they would be more likely to hire people able to speak various languages. This kind of ability sets you apart from other applicants and your chances of getting hired may be slightly higher.
It is often said that one way to fully grasp or learn a language is to immerse and surround yourself with native speakers. Aside from gaining new experience, skills and knowledge, learning a new language also opens new avenues for meeting new people.
The next question you might ask yourself is where you should start? With the advancements in technology, it is now easier to plan and search for schools that are offering language courses. Korean courses in singapore are getting more and more popular. The reason for this could be partly due to the popularity of the Hallyu wave instigated by Korean artists back in the early 2000s. Going back to the main issue of this article, if you are considering learning a new language, it is still best to choose courses you are truly passionate about.


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IGL_INLINE void igl::opengl::init_render_to_texture(
  const size_t width,
  const size_t height,
  GLuint & tex_id,
  GLuint & fbo_id,
  GLuint & dfbo_id)
{
  using namespace std;
  // Delete if already exists
  glDeleteTextures(1,&tex_id);
  glDeleteFramebuffers(1,&fbo_id);
  glDeleteFramebuffers(1,&dfbo_id);
  // http://www.opengl.org/wiki/Framebuffer_Object_Examples#Quick_example.2C_render_to_texture_.282D.29
  glGenTextures(1, &tex_id);
  glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, tex_id);
  glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_WRAP_S, GL_CLAMP_TO_EDGE);
  glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_WRAP_T, GL_CLAMP_TO_EDGE);
  glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MIN_FILTER, GL_NEAREST);
  glTexParameteri(GL_TEXTURE_2D, GL_TEXTURE_MAG_FILTER, GL_NEAREST);
  //NULL means reserve texture memory, but texels are undefined
  glTexImage2D(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0, GL_RGBA32F, width, height, 0, GL_BGRA, GL_FLOAT, NULL);
  glBindTexture(GL_TEXTURE_2D, 0);
  glGenFramebuffers(1, &fbo_id);
  glBindFramebuffer(GL_FRAMEBUFFER, fbo_id);
  //Attach 2D texture to this FBO
  glFramebufferTexture2D(GL_FRAMEBUFFER, GL_COLOR_ATTACHMENT0, GL_TEXTURE_2D, tex_id, 0);

  glGenRenderbuffers(1, &dfbo_id);
  glBindRenderbuffer(GL_RENDERBUFFER, dfbo_id);
  glRenderbufferStorage(GL_RENDERBUFFER, GL_DEPTH_COMPONENT24, width, height);
  //Attach depth buffer to FBO (for this example it's not really needed, but if
  //drawing a 3D scene it would be necessary to attach something)
  glFramebufferRenderbuffer(GL_FRAMEBUFFER, GL_DEPTH_ATTACHMENT, GL_RENDERBUFFER, dfbo_id);

  //Does the GPU support current FBO configuration?
  GLenum status;
  status = glCheckFramebufferStatus(GL_FRAMEBUFFER);
  assert(status == GL_FRAMEBUFFER_COMPLETE);
  // Unbind to clean up
  glBindRenderbuffer(GL_RENDERBUFFER, 0);
  glBindFramebuffer(GL_FRAMEBUFFER, 0);
}

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Tag Archives: nanorod
Fireflies and the ubiquitous real-world application
A press release came out this week, touting an exciting new paper in Nanotechnology Letters in which enzymes from fireflies were combined with nanorods to producing easily tunable light. The release does a pretty good job of explaining the basic science involved in the work (I'll get to that later), but I found it most notable for the forced way in which it scrapes for importance and meaning to an experiment that is already hugely important. Why, in particular, is chemistry (and its closely-related cousin, materials science) so frequently bound to "real-world" applications, while no one questions the applications of sequencing a genome or detecting the Higgs boson?
But first, why was this nanorod/enzyme science so interesting? It sits at an incredibly ripe threshold between nanotechnology and biotechnology that, from the viewpoint of many scientists, is key to developing a wide array of new technologies. The proteins developed by species over millions of years of evolution are often incredibly efficient at doing challenging chemistry. In particular, when it comes to using light to do chemistry (or vice-versa), we're still struggling reaching the same levels of efficiency that natural selection has produced.
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Expanded Campus Ambassador Program by conducting interviews, performing regular virtual training sessions and provided continuous feedback to support on-campus initiatives.
Provided ongoing support to existing firm clients and negotiated contracts with prospective clients.
Collaborate with designers and the editorial team on marketing materials.
Analyze audience data trends to develop new opportunities for optimizing engagement.
Develop and execute subscriber marketing campaigns including direct- mail, telemarketing, and e-mail blasts.
Manage database for several e-newsletters - monitoring deliverability, click-through, and open success rates.
Manage social media planning for execution of marketing strategies and community engagement.
Apply sales forecasting techniques and strategic planning to verify sales and profitability of products, lines and services.
Identify value propositions and key messages for all of the company's marketing campaigns.
Led cross-functional teams to create impact messaging, demand-generation programs and sales tools.
Develop, launch and manage strategic revenue generating opportunities while also supporting new business.
Responsible for the start up, implementation and ongoing management of lead generation campaigns.
Wrote job descriptions with detail and accuracy.
Evaluated technical knowledge and skills of each candidate against client requirements.
Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to draw in local talent.
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