Have you been ridiculed on the Net? Been mocked? Criticized?
Trolls and haters on the internet crave attention.
These sort of people often post stuff anonymously.
Dealing with defamation and derision on the internet can be challenging.
It can feel as if you are under siege.
But take heart, if you get attacked you might just be one your way to be an opinion leader in your industry.
It takes guts to be an opinion leader.
If a hater has rained on your parade because you've taken a stand or been successful in your career you are not alone.
Michael Stelzner from the Social Media Examiner recently wrote an article called "Haters: How to Deal with Haters & Trolls on Your Business".
Stelzner reckons that haters are those people who seem to get great joy out of saying nasty things about you or your company online.
"If you let the haters have their way then they have succeeded and you have failed," says Michael.
In his Stelzner's podcast he interviews Marcus Sheridan from the blog "The Sales Lion".
Marcus defines haters as people who are coming from a point of view of scarcity (rather than abundance).
"If a [hater] feels like there is a certain amount of success achieved by somebody else they look in the mirror and it frustrates them. And they look at the other person and ask why they are achieving success when they feel that they deserve it more. It is a negative space," said Marcus.
In Australia and the United Kingdom they call it the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Toll Poppy Syndrome is a term used to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit are resented, attacked, cut down, or criticized because their talents or achievements elevate them above or distinguish them from their peers.
Remember, for every one hater there are loads of people out there who love you.
Marcus Padley, a regular on Breakfast TV and a business commentator recently wrote an article about Elite Private School Fees in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Suddenly he was deluged with more than 270 comments on his opinion piece. He got so much push-back and he later referred social tools on the web as "anti-social media" rather than "social media".
Social media as a phenomenon is actually only been around for less than a decade. Facebook, for example, first kicked off in 2004.
As business owners navigating through social media we are still learning how to traverse what can sometimes be a minefield.
Marcus says that you can go online and post something negative on Facebook, and then all your negative friends will agree with you, while your positive friends just ignore that post. "These haters might feel like "everybody's with you" whereas in reality there is a lot of people looking at you thinking "good grief that person is messed up".
If you do something out of the box.
If you are a pioneer, a leader in your industry or sector, then you can become a target.
Your lowest denominator on the internet are the evil trolls who simply spread vitriol for the sake of being negative.
Then there are haters who might know something about your business or about your industry but they are scared of you taking market share or if they are not getting enough attention on their own brand.
And then there are those who offer legitimate constructive feedback.
It is important to focus on those customers who you know you can help.
The ones who are on the same wave-length as you are.
You are likely to have a cadre of supporters.
Some businesses don't get involved in social media because they are worried about possible negative energy from trolls.
Marcus says if those businesses keep going despite the negativity then those businesses are the ones who will become the leaders of their industry.
Derek Halpern from Social Triggers says that you are in control of your web site/s (or blog or forum or linked in group).
If someone harasses you – ban them.
"Every second you waste fretting over one hater is one second you can spend making a loyal customer happy, or even happier. Ten years from now what will benefit your business and life more? Stressing over one idiot or wowing your customers?" said Derek.
But what to do it if happens to you?
When the haters attacked Michael Stelzner and his team recently he chose to ignore the criticism. Michael told his team not to engage with the negative commentary.
Michael did "fight" in the past but found that every word was turned against him.
You cannot debate with the trolls and leave feeling uplifted says Marcus.
"You can't always keep everyone happy. The person who says you always got to make it right I think to myself, hmm 'I don't know how long has this person been in business?' I have been in multiple businesses and I've got multiple clients. We understand who we cannot make happy. Sometimes you just have to wish them well and let them go their merry way," said Marcus Sheridan.
You might be aware that there are some imitators of Battlefield Sports patented products on the internet. And we have had a bucket load of hate poured on us and our team over the last 18 months or so.
I say "no" to the haters and trolls.
We've spent our time building your brand. So I encourage you if you want to get genuine laser tag equipment then check its authencity.
I encourage you if this happens to you, focus on building your business not on what the haters and trolls are spruiking.
If the person does have a point, then communicate with them one-on-one and see if you can work through and perhaps resolve their issues. This is best done privately, off-line perhaps face to face or on the phone.
You might just be surprised, just sometimes, a hater can be converted into a fan.
Meanwhile, ignore the trolls and keep spreading the news about your good works and success stories with your audience.
Keep posting on your social media stream how you help your customers.
Focus your energy on the positive.
Keep fighting your "good fight" and say to yourself and your team "Once more unto the breach, dear friends..." you might just be surprised at the level of support for you recieve as a leader in your industry.


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Q: Is creating a new table from scratch to support new query a common pratice in cassandra Currently, we have the following table, which enables us to perform query based on day.
CREATE TABLE events_by_day(
    ...
    traffic_type text,
    device_class text,
    country text,
    ...
    yyyymmdd text,
    event_type text,
    the_datetime timeuuid,
    PRIMARY KEY((yyyymmdd, event_type), the_datetime));

create index index_country on events (country);
create index index_traffic_type on events (traffic_type);
create index index_device_class on events (device_class);

The following queries are being supported.
select * from events where yymmdd = '20160303' and event_type in ('view');
select * from events where yymmdd = '20160303' and event_type in ('lead', 'view', 'sales');
select * from events where yymmdd = '20160303' and event_type = 'lead' and country = 'my' and device_class = 'smart' and traffic_type = 'WEB' ALLOW FILTERING;

When we need a data more than a day, we will perform the query multiple times. Say, I need "view" data from 1st of March 2016 till 3rd of March 2016, I will query 3 times.
select * from events where yymmdd = '20160301' and event_type in ('view');
select * from events where yymmdd = '20160302' and event_type in ('view');
select * from events where yymmdd = '20160303' and event_type in ('view');

Currently, all these fit well into our requirement.
However, in the future, let's say we have a new requirement, we need "view" data from 2013 till 2016.
Instead of querying it 1460 times (365 days * 4 years) , is it a common practice for us to create a whole new empty table like
CREATE TABLE events_by_year(
    ...
    traffic_type text,
    device_class text,
    country text,
    ...
    yyyy text,
    event_type text,
    the_datetime timeuuid,
    PRIMARY KEY((yyyy, event_type), the_datetime));

and then fill up the data with large data from events_by_day (which might takes several days to finish the insertion as events_by_day table already has many rows)?

A: The short answer is yes. It is common to roll up weekly, monthly, yearly data in to new tables so that it can be queried more efficiently.
It also would be better to, for example, keep a rolling aggregation that runs daily (could be another suitable time period depending on your data and requirements) and calculates these values, rather than waiting until you need them and then running a process that takes a few days.

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is it a common practice for us to create a whole new empty table?

Yes it is.  This is called "Query Based Modeling," and it is quite common in Cassandra.  While Cassandra scales and performs well, it does not offer much in the way of query flexibility.  So to get around that, instead of using ill-performing methods (secondary indexes, ALLOW FILTERING) to query an existing table, the table is commonly duplicated with a different PRIMARY KEY.  Basically, you are trading disk space for performance.
Not to self-promote or anything, but I gave a talk on this subject at the last Cassandra Summit.  You may find the slides helpful: Escaping Disco Era Data Modeling
Speaking of performance, using the IN keyword on a partition key has been proven to be just as bad as using a secondary index.  You'll get much better performance with 3 parallel queries, as opposed to this: event_type in ('lead', 'view', 'sales').
Additionally, your last query is using ALLOW FILTERING which is something you should never do on a production system, because it will result in a scan of your entire table, and several of your nodes.
For ideal performance, it is best to ensure that your queries target a specific data partition.  This way, you will only hit a single node, and not introduce extraneous network traffic into the equation.

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ELVIS IN SUMERIAN.
March 26, 2003 by languagehat Leave a Comment
I got excited when Juliet posted this link, but when I went there I discovered there was no Sumerian text, just an interview with Dr. Simo Parpola, the Assyriologist who did the translation; I guess you have to buy the CD if you want the goods. Still, it's worth posting if only for the remarkable picture of Doctor Ammondt (who did an earlier CD Rocking in Latin) as a Sumerian deity—as is the extensive page of Sumerian links where Juliet found the Elvis. Furthermore, it led me to this article by Parpola on the survival of Assyrians and their culture after the fall of the Assyrian Empire, which should fascinate anyone who, like me, is interested in ancient Mesopotamia:
Yet it is clear that no such thing as a wholesale massacre of all Assyrians ever happened. It is true that some of the great cities of Assyria were utterly destroyed and looted—archaeology confirms this—, some deportations were certainly carried out, and a good part of the Assyrian aristocracy was probably massacred by the conquerors. However, Assyria was a vast and densely populated country, and outside the few destroyed urban centers life went on as usual….
Distinctively Assyrians names are also found in later Aramaic and Greek texts from Assur, Hatra, Dura-Europus and Palmyra, and continue to be attested until the beginning of the Sasanian period. These names are recognizable from the Assyrian divine names invoked in them; but whereas earlier the other name elements were predominantly Akkadian, they now are exclusively Aramaic. This coupled with the Aramaic script and language of the texts shows that the Assyrians of these later times no longer spoke Akkadian as their mother [tongue]. In all other respects, however, they continued the traditions of the imperial period.
Contemporaries and later Greek historians did not make a big distinction between the Assyrian Empire and its successors: in their eyes, the "monarchy" or "universal hegemony" first held by the Assyrians had simply passed to or been usurped by other nations. For example, Ctesias of Cnidus writes: "It was under [Sardanapallos] that the empire (hegemonia) of the Assyrians fell to the Medes, after it had lasted more than thirteen hundred years."….
The Babylonian, Median and Persian empires should thus be seen (as they were seen in antiquity) as successive versions of the same multinational power structure, each resulting from an internal power struggle within this structure. In other words, the Empire was each time reborn under a new leadership, with political power shifting from one nation to another.
He concludes by saying that he takes seriously the assertion of Assyrian identity by Syrians in Greco-Roman times (like Iamblichus, whose name "is a Greek version of the Aramaic name Ia-milik, which is already attested in Assyrian imperial sources") and its continuation in "the oppressed and persecuted, Aramaic-speaking Christian Assyrians of today." This resonates with similar ideas in the controversial (and irresistibly snotty) Hagarism: The Making of the Islamic World by Patricia Crone and Michael Cook (see description here). I don't know whether it will hold up under scholarly assault, but it makes you rethink history, and that's always a good thing.
PlasticPaddy on North-South Divide No More!
David Eddyshaw on MUSKOGEAN AND LAMB'S-QUARTERS.

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Construction can be single wall, double wall, or triple wall with bursting test from 150 to 1300 lbs.
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Please call us or email us to discuss the special requirements you have and we will supply as much information as you need to determine the correct specification for your product.


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Tamira WeLLS
Tamira Wells, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland showed an interest in fashion and styling from a young age. She notes her aunt, Cynthia Belinda Wells-Jones as her main influencer as she grew up admiring her clothing company, New Heritage. Playing dress up with her aunt throughout her youth as well as observing her company's success sparked Tamira's passion to carve out a similar career for herself.
In 2009, Tamira decided she aspired for more than her hometown had to offer and made the jump to Los Angeles. In LA she met celebrity stylist Jennifer Austin while attending a television show taping and was offered the position as her assistant. Austin shortly developed into her mentor as Tamira continued expanding her own portfolio on both the West and East coast.
Throughout her wardrobe and consulting career, Tamira has styled various celebrities such as Usher, Chaka Khan, Ringo Starr, Colton Haynes, Rami Malek "Top Chef" Michael Voltaggio, Vera Wang and others.
Amongst styling, Tamira works tirelessly to revive New Heritage. She hopes to share the history of the brand and to continue the legacy that her aunt/uncle started. New Heritage is set to relaunch May 2016 this year.
Tamira Wells is a stylist and image consultant living in Los Angeles, CA
Copyright @2017 Tamira Wells. All Rights Reserved.


Since appearing out of seeming thin air in 2013 with her Hyperdub-released debut album, Pull My Hair Back, Hamilton, Ontario singer-producer Jessy Lanza has built an impressive reputation. In the last three years, she's added a Polaris Music Prize shortlist nomination, a guest appearance on Caribou's Our Love and 12-inches with Morgan Geist's the Galleria and DJ Spinn and Taso to her portfolio. Time moves fast for Lanza, though; her sophomore album, Oh No, hardly feels like it's taken three years to arrive.
The album's title, Oh No, reportedly arose from the feelings of anxiety Lanza has experienced since her career took off, but that's hardly discernible here. Lanza's second record reveals a more poised singer, songwriter and producer with plenty more tricks up her sleeve. In the opening seconds of "VV Violence," she gets in the listener's face to holler, "Yeah, I say it to your face but it doesn't mean a thing," before a potent drum machine muscles its way in. She follows that up with the feisty synth-pop of "Never Enough," which best demonstrates the Yellow Magic Orchestra influence she's spoken of. On "It Means I Love You," she uses footwork's influence to propel her declaration of love into a feverish floor-filler.
Once again, Lanza brought in partner Jeremy Greenspan (Junior Boys) for technical production, and they don't completely abandon the minimalist approach of Pull My Hair Back that struck such a powerful chord with listeners. Stripped-down percussion and piano chords characterize "I Talk BB," leaving plenty of space to let her falsetto soar, and there is the simplest of undulating synths accompanying slow jam "Begins."


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Romain Arneodo et Hugo Nys, nos deux joueurs de Coupe Davis, ont réussi à intégrer le tableau final du Double de Wimbledon avec leurs partenaires respectifs, D. Zumhur et F. Martin. Hugo Nys et F. Martin seront les premiers à se lancer sur le court n°6 à...
The I.T.F. is very performant and productive as far as accumulating actions and decisions which is killing the Davis Cup, one of the most prestigious worldwide Tennis Competition with almost 120 years of History. Now, the new rules concerning the different group levels of the 2019 format are just...
Our monegasque, Lucas Catarina, won the silver medal of the Mediterranean Games after he lost in final round against the ex. n°114 Moroccan, Lamine Ouahab. Lucas achieved solid performance as the following results illustrate: - Round of 8: Win 6/3 - 5/7 - 7/6 against the Algerian MAKHLOUF...
Les joueurs de la Fédération Monégasque sont actuellement en pleine semaine de préparation en vue de leur départ imminent pour la Bulgarie samedi 31 mars. Les 8 équipes du Groupe III seront séparés en 2 poules de 4 équipes. Le tirage au...
One more...!
Romain Arneodo, an FMT player since 2011, hasn't stopped scoring good results on the international doubles circuit. Just a few weeks after having won the Montevideo ATP Challenger Tournament with his partner Fernando Romboli, it was in Klobenz, Germany, that he won his very first tournament...
Last Trainings
The last week of training at the Monte-Carlo Country Club for Lucas Catarina who is leaving for 3 weeks of tournaments in Australia and India. He'll be playing for the very first time in ATP Challenger tournaments. Good luck Lucas!
Hugo Nys at the Australian Open
Thanks to his good performances over the last few months, our Training Camp player managed to enter the Doubles Main Draw of the Australian Open. Playing with the Frenchman Benoit Paire, they succeeded in getting through the first round against the no.13 seeds with the score 6/4 - 0/6 - 6/2. The...
What a beginning of 2018
2018 has started well for our player Hugo Nys! He has just won the Nouméa Challenger Doubles Tournament with his partner Tim Puetz. A great victory that keeps him in the top 100 best world doubles players and places him at no. 82 in the world ranking for the first time in his career. This...
Wonderful end of season for Lucas
For his very last tournament of the 2017 season, Lucas Catarina could not have hoped for better than to win this last event. Mission accomplished with his win in the Final round against the seeded player No. 3 Gonzalo Escobar (ex n° 281 ATP). He finished this year in 360 position in the world...
Draw - Group III 2018
Following his play-off defeat in april 2017 against Estonia, the Monegasque Davis Cup team was relegated in the Group III of the competition. A pre-draw, allowing to split the 16 teams into two separate groups, was held on November 15th within the International Tennis Federation offices. The result...
Goal:Double !
During his doubles Tour in Latin America, Romain Arneodo won the Montevideo Challenger Tournament in Uruguay with his partner Fernando Romboli (BRA) by winning the Finals against the team: Ariel Behar / Fabiano De Paula respectively Nos. 115 and 146. He is now the 105th best doubles player in the...


 Canton Palace Theatre - Ohio. Find It Here.
The Canton Palace Theatre serves as both the literal and figurative cornerstone of the Downtown Canton Arts District. A vital multi-purpose entertainment facility, its marquee burns brightly sixty feet above Market Avenue, welcoming you to enter its grand foyer and become a part of Canton's nostalgic past. Hosting over 300 events (movies, concerts, comedy shows, dance performances, wedding ceremonies and receptions, private parties, fundraisers, etc.) a year, with an attendance of over 100,000 guests, the Palace strives to be an important part of Canton's future.


Backpacking is the outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one's back, while hiking for more than a day. It is often but not always an extended journey, and may or may not involve camping outdoors. In North America tenting is common, where simple shelters and mountain huts found widely in Europe are rare. In New Zealand, tramping is an equivalent term though overnight huts are frequently used. Hill walking is the equivalent in Britain, though backpackers make use of all kinds of accommodation, in addition to camping.
Backpackers must always be prepared for difficulties, whether mishaps are experienced or not. These include adverse weather, difficult terrain, treacherous water crossings, heights, dangerous animals, dehydration, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, altitude sickness, illness, fatigue, injury, disabling waterborne diseases, and anxiety.


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Aston Martin provides insight to freshly commissioned Welsh factory
The new St Athan, South Wales base for Aston Martin is now open and producing the first examples of its soon-to-be-launched DBX SUV model, which Iain Robertson believes will make a solid impression in the high-end sporty stakes.
It is a rare opportunity indeed to be able to peer inside a brand-new car factory that is set to produce motor vehicles imminently. That it is in the UK, that it is operational at this moment in time and that, with all of the political and economic uncertainty that exists, its hopes for success are hitting the redline, which makes for amazing headlines.
It is especially rare to be provided an insight, without people, or whirring machinery, to 'spoil' the appearance. However, this is not an MG moment (when the new Chinese owners of MG decided to put on a sham display of manufacturing at Longbridge, Birmingham) but, rather, a major tick-in-the-box, a signpost of success, for one of the UK's more famous brands, Aston Martin and Lagonda, expanding to a new Welsh factory and providing valuable employment to a part of the country that has been hit hard by recent closure announcements.
It is a state-of-the-art facility, despite Aston's renown for hand assembly and engagement to a bespoke past. Work commenced on the site, a former Ministry of Defence and RAF base, as recently as 2016. The production facility is installed across three 'super hangars' and 200 staff have been working there for more than a year, a figure that will be ramped up to around 750 personnel in the immediate future. Perhaps more beneficially, as a direct result of the investment made by both Aston Martin and the Welsh Government, around 3,000 jobs will be safeguarded within the supply chain and local businesses.
St Athan will be the sole production facility for the forthcoming Aston Martin DBX, the brand's first SUV model, which has been created for the fast-growing segment of the luxury car market. Already, last year, the plant was also nominated as Aston Martin Lagonda's 'Home of Electrification' as well as the manufacturing home for the Lagonda brand.
Real world testing of the DBX, which began appropriately in the Welsh countryside last year, continues apace. The luxury SUV will be equally at home in an urban environment, as it will be off-road in less welcoming terrain. Over the past few months, the DBX has been put through its paces in all environments from the Arctic Circle to the unique challenges of the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany.
Aston Martin Lagonda president and Group CEO, Andy Palmer said: "This is an exciting time for Aston Martin Lagonda. Our second manufacturing facility is now producing luxury cars and is ready to go into full production in 2020. Our facilities and manufacturing teams, led by VP and Chief Manufacturing Operations Officer, Keith Stanton, have done an outstanding job in getting the factory ready almost a year before full production starts, on time and on budget."
The Aston Martin DBX will be unveiled at the end of 2019. This is great news for Aston Martin Lagonda, both for the re-use of a former RAF base and for the new car market, when the DBX makes its debut.


This photographic print shows Ditchling Road by the open market in Brighton. A Salvation Army building can be seen in the background. The print was made by the Borough Surveyor's department in October 1953.
c) SALVATION ARMY: The nearby Congress Hall of the Salvation Army in Park Crescent Terrace was completed in 1883, and was formally opened in March 1884 by Mrs Booth, the wife of the founder of the movement. Designed by E.J.Hamilton, it is a large, brick building with two flanking battlemented towers and a little terracotta decoration; it seats 1,400 people and has additions of 1925.
The army's first branch in the area was established in about 1880 at Conway Street , Hove, after General Booth's first visit in 1879. In 1891 the Salvation Army bought a former riding school in Edward Street (where the D.S.S. building, Windsor House, now stands) and established a second citadel with battlemented towers, but it was demolished in 1965 and a replacement building now stands in Carlton Hill . A goodwill centre was run in Moulsecoomb Way from the late 1930s, but an Allen West factory was built on the site in the mid '50s. There is also a Salvation Army hall at Leybourne Road, Bevendean.


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Computers for our children
I've been inundated by queries from people all over the country wanting to know more about the revolutionary US$100 laptop for children that is becoming a big hit in developing countries all over the world.
To these many people, and especially the wonderful (and forgotten) children of Papua New Guinea, contact details of the producer of this technological marvel are provided below as our government and relevant authorities seem to be working at a snail's pace for our children to reap the benefits.
It comes at a time when Papua New Guinea is struggling to bridge the digital divide and make computers affordable and accessible to our children.
The "US$100 laptop," a product five years in the making, is right now taking off in a big way in developing countries of the world including neighbouring Solomon Islands.
The XO laptop, as it's officially called, is produced by the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Foundation, a nonprofit organisation founded by Nicholas Negroponte, who also founded the MIT Media Lab.
The OLPC says that the XO laptop offers children a sense of ownership and ensures that they're no longer dependent on a corrupt or inept government to provide educational opportunities.
The OLPC Foundation aims to provide these laptops to millions of children throughout the developing world in order to improve their education and their quality of life.
The XO laptop was designed to be lightweight, cheap and adaptable to the conditions of the developing world.
While a US$100 laptop is the goal, as of September 2007, the laptop costs about US$188.
Originally the OLPC Foundation said that governments must buy the laptop in batches of 25,000 to distribute to their citizens, but a new program will soon allow private citizens to purchase an XO.
Starting November 12, 2007, the Give 1 Get 1 (G1G1) program will allow U.S. residents to pay US$399 to buy two XO laptops - one for the purchaser and one for a child in need in a foreign country.
"Most of the nearly two–billion children in the developing world are inadequately educated, or receive no education at all," the OLPC Foundation says on its website http://www.laptopfoundation.org/.
"One in three does not complete the fifth grade.
"The individual and societal consequences of this chronic global crisis are profound.
"Children are consigned to poverty and isolation—just like their parents—never knowing what the light of learning could mean in their lives.
"At the same time, their governments struggle to compete in a rapidly evolving, global information economy, hobbled by a vast and increasingly urban underclass that cannot support itself, much less contribute to the commonweal, because it lacks the tools to do so.
"It is time to rethink this equation.
"Given the resources that poor countries can reasonably allocate to education—sometimes less than $20 per year per pupil, compared to the approximately $7500 per pupil spent annually in the U.S.—even a doubled or redoubled national commitment to traditional education, augmented by external and private funding, would not get the job done.
"Moreover, experience strongly suggests that an incremental increase of 'more of the same'—building schools, hiring teachers, buying books and equipment—is a laudable but insufficient response to the problem of bringing true learning possibilities to the vast numbers of children in the developing world.
"Standing still is a reliable recipe for going backward.
"Any nation's most precious natural resource is its children.
"We believe the emerging world must leverage this resource by tapping into the children's innate capacities to learn, share, and create on their own.
"Our answer to that challenge is the XO laptop, a children's machine designed for 'learning learning'.
"XO embodies the theories of constructionism first developed by MIT Media Lab Professor Seymour Papert in the 1960s, and later elaborated upon by Alan Kay, complemented by the principles articulated by Nicholas Negroponte in his book, Being Digital.
"Extensively field-tested and validated among some of the poorest and most remote populations on earth, constructionism emphasises what Papert calls 'learning learning' as the fundamental educational experience.
"A computer uniquely fosters learning learning by allowing children to 'think about thinking', in ways that are otherwise impossible.
"Using the XO as both their window on the world, as well as a highly programmable tool for exploring it, children in emerging nations will be opened to both illimitable knowledge and to their own creative and problem-solving potential.
"OLPC is not, at heart, a technology program, nor is the XO a product in any conventional sense of the word.
"OLPC is a non-profit organisation providing a means to an end—an end that sees children in even the most remote regions of the globe being given the opportunity to tap into their own potential, to be exposed to a whole world of ideas, and to contribute to a more productive and saner world community."
If you want to get in touch with OLPC, you can write to:
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Making computers affordable and accessible to our children
The National recently ran an exciting news story about "US$100 laptop" computers being made available to children in the neighbouring Solomon Islands.
It caught my attention, and that of many other Papua New Guineans, especially at a time when our country is struggling to bridge the digital divide and make computers affordable and accessible to our children.
The "US$100 laptop," a product five years in the making, is right now taking off in a big way in developing countries of the world including the Solomon Islands.
Why give a child a laptop when he might need food, water, electricity or other basic amenities?
To that, the OLPC says that the XO laptop offers children a sense of ownership and ensures that they're no longer dependent on a corrupt or inept government to provide educational opportunities.
The computer is a powerful tool for learning and collaboration, exposing children to a wealth of knowledge and providing opportunities that they would not normally have.
It also replaces the need for textbooks, which are expensive, easily damaged and less interactive.
In many parts of the developing world, people live in large family groupings.
The XO laptop allows children, parents, grandparents and cousins to teach each other.
In some communities with limited electricity, children have used the laptop's bright screen as a light.
The program's initial run will last two weeks.
To start, laptops purchased through this program will be given to children in Afghanistan, Haiti, Rwanda and Cambodia.
More laptops should be available for sale in the future, and more developing nations will be able to apply to join the G1G1 plan.
As of September 2007, about 7,000 laptops were being tested by children around the world.
Many governments have expressed interest in the laptop or verbally committed to buying it, but Negroponte said that some haven't followed through on their promises.
Still, enough computers were ordered - observers estimated more than three million - that full-scale production began in July 2007.
The XO laptop's design emphasises cheap, durable construction that can survive a variety of climates and the rigors of the developing world.
The machine can withstand dirt, scratches, impact and water while also providing long battery life.
Every feature is carefully engineered to conform to these standards and to minimise the need for maintenance.
To that end, the XO laptop has no moving parts - no hard drive with spinning platters, no cooling fans, no optical drive.
Unlike most commercially available laptops, the XO's display is readable in full sunlight.
Users can switch between color and black-and-white viewing modes to save energy.
The screen "swivels" around, making the computer into a tablet or e-book.
The 433 Mhz AMD processor and 256 megabytes of SDRAM are unimpressive by today's standards, but the XO has ample speed to run its lightweight, no-frills software.
The XO's processor is designed to be energy efficient, and several devices are available to recharge the battery, including an electrical adapter, hand crank, foot-pedal and solar-powered charger.
Rather than a traditional hard drive, the XO has a 1 gigabyte flash drive, similar to what's used in USB thumb drives, the iPod nano and digital camera memory.
Google will provide online storage services, and some communities or schools will have servers with large amounts of hard drive space.
The computer also has an SD memory slot to add more storage.
Like most new computers, the XO has an integrated WiFi card.
But it does have something most computers don't have.
The XO's green "rabbit ear" antennae boost the wireless card's range up to 1.2 miles.
The computer isn't dependent on a router being nearby either.
Instead, XO laptops can form a mesh network; any computers within WiFi range can connect to one another and share Internet access through a computer that's within range of a wireless connection.
The XO's durable, waterproof plastic shell has an integrated video camera, microphone, three USB ports and speakers.
Its keyboard can be adapted for different countries and alphabets.
The Red Hat software company supplies a version of the popular open-source Linux operating system.
Other software includes a Web browser (Mozilla Firefox), a word processor compatible with Microsoft Word, a PDF reader, a music program, games and a drawing program.
Certainly something for our authorities to consider for our children!
For comments and feedback, email the author at malumnalu@yahoo.com or SMS 6849763.
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Become an instant radio star on the Internet
Are you one of the many young Papua New Guineans who has always dreamed of having his or her own radio show?
Are you a recording artist hoping to have your songs heard by the masses?
In the old days, you would have needed to know a lot of people in the right places - or have lots of money - to get heard.
But now, thanks to the Internet and its instantaneous connection to millions of people, your dreams can become reality.
You can also create video Podcasts - also called videocasts, vidcasts and vodcasts - which combine the audio component of Podcasting with visual media.
Just as Blogging has enabled almost anyone with a computer to become a bona fide reporter, Podcasting allows virtually anyone with a computer to become a radio disc jockey, talk show host or recording artist.
Although Podcasting first found popularity within the techie set in developed countries of the world, it has since caught on with the general public.
Log on to one of several Podcast sites on the Web, and you can download content ranging from music to philosophy to sports.
Podcasting combines the freedom of Blogging with digital audio technology to create an almost endless supply of content.
Some say this new technology is democratising the once corporate-run world of radio.
Podcasting is a free service that allows Internet users to pull audio files (typically MP3s) from a Podcasting Web site to listen to on their computers or personal digital audio players.
The term comes from a combination of the words iPod (a personal digital audio player made by Apple) and broadcasting.
Even though the term is derived from the iPod, you don't need an iPod to listen to a Podcast.
You can use virtually any portable media player or your computer.
Unlike Internet radio, users don't have to "tune in" to a particular broadcast.
Instead, they download the Podcast on demand or subscribe via an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed, which automatically downloads the Podcast to their computers.
The technology is similar to that used by TiVo, a personal video recorder that lets users set which programs they'd like to record and then automatically records those programs for later viewing.
Podcasting was developed in 2004 by former MTV video jockey Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer.
Curry wrote a program, called iPodder, that enabled him to automatically download Internet radio broadcasts to his iPod.
Several developers improved upon his idea, and Podcasting was officially born.
Curry now hosts a show called The Daily Source Code, one of the most popular Podcasts on the Internet.
Right now, Podcasting is free from government regulation.
Podcasters don't need to buy a license to broadcast their programming, as radio stations do, and they don't need to conform to the US Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) broadcast decency regulations.
That means anything goes - from four-letter words to sexually explicit content.
Copyright law does apply to Podcasting, though.
Podcasters can copyright or license their work - Creative Commons is just one online resource for copyrights and licenses.
Although several corporations and big broadcast companies have ventured into the medium, many Podcasters are amateurs broadcasting from home studios.
Because Podcasters don't rely on ratings as radio broadcasters do, the subject matter of Podcasts can range from the refined to the silly to the excruciatingly mundane.
Podcasters typically cater to a niche group of listeners.
By Podcasting consistently on one subject, Podcasters not only assert their expertise on the subject matter but also draw a loyal and devoted group of listeners.
Podcasts are also used for informational and educational purposes -- self-guided walking tours, talk shows and training are all available through podcasting, according to Podcasting Tools.
Several companies are trying to turn Podcasting into a profitable business.
It is very easy to listen to a Podcast.
Once you master a few simple steps and search techniques, there are virtually no limits to what you can hear.
Recording a Podcast is almost as easy as listening to one.
Here's how the process works:
Plug a microphone into your computer ;
Install an audio recorder for Windows, Mac or Linux (free software for audio recorders includes Audacity, Record for All and Easy Recorder V5);
Create an audio file by making a recording (you can talk, sing or record music) and saving it to your computer;
Finally, upload the audio file to one of the Podcasting sites (FeedForAll has a tutorial on how to upload a file).
Some experts say Podcasting still has a long way to go before it catches on with the masses, but its growing popularity is undeniable.
It's possible that Podcasting will eventually become as popular as text blogging, which grew from a few thousand blogs in the late '90s to more than 7 million today.
Some Pod Casts are already providing thousand of downloads a day, and they're not just entertaining their listeners - they're also doing business.
Back home, in a rare opportunity for local industry, business, students and for Papua New Guinea, the first-ever Datec Technology Expo today (Friday October 12) and tomorrow at the Crowne Plaza in Port Moresby will bring together everything technological to create PNG's largest and most dynamic information and communication exhibition.
More than 35 international technology organisations will exhibit at the expo and many of those have taken up the offer to conduct seminars on their products and services.
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Making free phone calls over the Internet
Since Arthur Somare, Patrick Tammur and the National Alliance-led government seem to be so keen on maintaining the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) monopoly, Papua New Guineans should be looking at other options to cheaply make telephone calls and use the Internet.
One of these options, which will be discussed in this week's column, is using the Internet to make cheaper telephone calls, thereby, bypassing Telikom and the expensive charges it has inflicted on us over the last 30 years.
Many Internet-savvy Papua New Guineans already make free long-distance computer-to-computer calls over the Internet using free software such as Skype.
In theory, Papua New Guinea should by now be on par with the rest of the world in ICT, however, the reality is we are still living in the "Stone Age" in the age of the Flintstones.
All over this increasingly-globalised world, a massive Information Revolution is taking place as economies use ICT as a passport to what economists call the "New Economy".
I have said before, and will say it again, that the ICT monopoly in PNG, exorbitant telephone and Internet costs, as well as lack of knowledge about ICT and e-business all contribute to this digital divide.
Papua New Guinea will continue to remain light years behind the rest of the world if we do not jump on the ICT bandwagon in this globalised world.
Access to Internet, adequate infrastructure, human capacity building and appropriate policies on ICT are central issues in addressing the digital divide.
Success in this globalised world is predicated on ICT knowledge and successful knowledge-based economies will be based on the efficient and widespread use of ICT by all sectors within any given country.
If you've never heard of VoIP, get ready to change the way you think about long-distance phone calls.
VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is a method for taking analog audio signals, like the kind you hear when you talk on the phone, and turning them into digital data that can be transmitted over the Internet.
How is this useful? VoIP can turn a standard Internet connection into a way to place free phone calls.
The practical upshot of this is that by using some of the free VoIP software that is available to make Internet phone calls, you are bypassing Telikom (and its exorbitant charges) entirely.
VoIP is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to completely rework the world's phone systems.
VoIP is already in widespread use in many developed countries of the world including Singapore, where I called my wife's cell phone in Port Moresby and had a long chat with her over the Internet, in August.
Today, VoIP technology is allowing small businesses to secure the features and functionality of a sophisticated phone system for a fraction of the cost by using the Internet to carry voice traffic just as it does data traffic.
Above all else, VoIP is basically a clever "reinvention of the wheel."
The potential of this emerging technology - which will more than likely one day replace the traditional phone system entirely – is limitless.
The interesting thing about VoIP is that there is not just one way to place a call.
There are three different "flavors" of VoIP service in common use today:
ATA - The simplest and most common way is through the use of a device called an ATA (analog telephone adaptor).
The ATA allows you to connect a standard phone to your computer or your Internet connection for use with VoIP.
The ATA is an analog-to-digital converter.
It takes the analog signal from your traditional phone and converts it into digital data for transmission over the Internet.
You simply crack the ATA out of the box, plug the cable from your phone that would normally go in the wall socket into the ATA, and you're ready to make VoIP calls.
Some ATAs may ship with additional software that is loaded onto the host computer to configure it; but in any case, it is a very straightforward setup.
IP Phones - These specialised phones look just like normal phones with a handset, cradle and buttons.
But instead of having the standard RJ-11 phone connectors, IP phones have an RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
IP phones connect directly to your router and have all the hardware and software necessary right onboard to handle the IP call.
Wi-Fi phones allow subscribing callers to make VoIP calls from any Wi-Fi hot spot.
Computer-to-computer - This is certainly the easiest way to use VoIP.
You don't even have to pay for long-distance calls.
There are several companies offering free or very low-cost software that you can use for this type of VoIP.
All you need is the software, a microphone, speakers, a sound card and an Internet connection; preferably a fast one like you would get through a cable or DSL modem.
Except for your normal monthly ISP fee, there is usually no charge for computer-to-computer calls, no matter the distance.
If you're interested in trying VoIP, then you should check out some of the free VoIP software available on the Internet.
You should be able to download and set it up in about three to five minutes.
Get a friend to download the software, too, and you can start tinkering with VoIP to get a feel for how it works.
How SMEs can benefit from e-marketplaces
Apart from having their own websites to sell their goods and services, Small and Medium Enterprises can also benefit from joining e-marketplace platforms.
The concept of e-marketplaces was quite foreign to me until I was introduced to it at an APEC e-commerce workshop in Taiwan last month.
An e-marketplace is an online space that brings together buyers and sellers to communicate, collaborate, and do business transactions.
You basically wander through the e-marketplace just like you wander through Koki or Gordons market, looking for goods and services, the difference being that you are in cyberspace on an e-marketplace.
The goal is to simplify the buying and selling process.
Usually, extra services are provided on an e-marketplace.
Overriding goals of joining include increasing revenue, and reducing costs.
China-based http://www.alibaba.com/ is a good example of a very-popular free e-marketplace which is primarily focused on SMEs.
You can buy and sell betel nuts on Alibaba.com, given that so many Asians chew betelnut just like us in Papua New Guinea.
Taiwan-based http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/ is also a glowing example of an e-marketplace that readers of this column may want to visit.
Alibaba.com offers negotiation-based pricing, has won good reviews from around the world, and also offers premium/subscription services.
The current environment for e-marketplaces around the world is that they are still quite underused.
Common view is that adoption of a marketplace as a sales or purchase channel will change the way a company handles its sales and procurement.
It should bring productivity and sustained profitability to the bottom line.
Papua New Guineans should learn more about e-marketplaces to develop better-informed marketing strategies.
This also helps them to keep abreast of the changing business landscape.
So who owns e-marketplace platforms?
Sometimes, it's an independent third-party, such as an industry association or government.
Sometimes, it's an existing channel member.
Sometimes, it's a co-operative of stakeholders with a vested interest.
Whoever it is, they are generally referred to as a "market maker".
A typical e-marketplace will have over 100,000 members; therefore, the chance to increase business goes up.
E-marketplaces have basically three transaction models:
Aggregators;
Auctions; and
Exchanges.
Developments in Information Technology (IT) can be intimidating for SMEs, and e-marketplaces are a mystery for many.
But you often need only a minimal turnover to participate.
So why join an e-marketplace?
Large organisations expect suppliers to be available at these marketplaces.
They open up competition across geographic boundaries, creating greater competition.
More opportunities but potentially more competition in your own region.
Advantages of e-marketplaces include:
Access wider range of buyers/suppliers;
Faster purchase decisions;
Potential for partnerships;
Communication/administration flexibility;
24/7 convenience;
Access to information;
Improved customer service;
Dynamic updating of information;
Lower search and transaction costs;
Opportunity to differentiate from competitors in the same marketplace; and
Enter supply chain of larger firms.
Barriers of entry for SMEs include:
Lack of resources/knowledge;
Low IT skill level for many SMEs;
Lack of trust in the online world;
Lack of e-commerce readiness;
Lack of awareness of the benefits of e-marketplaces;
Lack of support from market makers;
Lack of industry/technological standards;
Understanding importance of integrating into larger supply chains;
Low web usage of buyers within an industry;
Short-term focus on benefits;
Difficulties in global trading (language/customs etc); and
Financial constraints (offering credit terms etc).
Both buyers and sellers have complained about crowding out of small local dealers, poor quality supplies, limited assistance by the e-marketplace in follow-up operations, insufficient specifications of technical features in bids; and unclear requirements for participation in auctions.
In sum, unrealistic short-term expectations are likely to lead to disappointment, effective planning of a participation strategy is important, and specific and realistic objectives should be set if an SME is to realise benefits.
I leave you with this letter from a good lady friend studying in Canberra, Australia: "Bro, good to know that you're doing all you can to publicise the IT world issue.
"I still stand on my point that leaders should be well educated...particularly on "Development Issues" in order for them to understand what you and I are talking about.
"I believe that it's their lack of knowledge about how essential it is (during this era) in terms of what goes on in the rest of the world that makes the rest of us suffer.
"I am learning a lot of good stuff about IT here at the University of Canberra but when I return to PNG, there is NO WAY...NO WAY I will be able to implement it effectively simply because the technology is not there.
"I dread the day I will return if you know what I mean.
"In terms of education, when my son was in Grade 1 at Goroka International School I was so amazed when he taught me how to use some programs that I had on my computer which I had no idea about.
"IEA (International Education Agency) introduces their students to the IT world as early as Early Childhood years, something that National Department of Education really needs to look into seriously."
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From the first moment you arrive at a Marine Corps Recruit Depot, you are neck deep in the ceremonialized terror that is the way of life within the United States Marine Corps. When recruits' feet hit the ground, before even they leave the bus, they are psychologically shaken and immediately introduced to what will become their routine and what their expectations will be. While I'd like to discuss what this would be like, words fail to communicate what a proper demonstration would make clearer. Below is a video showing exactly what it is like for every recruit before they even get off the bus at the Recruit Depot.
After you've seen it, there are some points I'd like you to take away from the experience, and maybe to review the video once you know what you're seeing.
Everything the drill instructor does has a purpose; everything. Every word the drill instructor is saying is memorized. Notice the precision of language, the directness of orders and instructions, and the brevity of communicating complex instructions. At first glance you would probably view the video either as one of the recruits, frightening overwhelmed, or you may view it as a comical charade. It may seem funny to you, it may seem terrible to you, but every word has been rehearsed to provide some crucial and instructional value in some way.
The recruits are being yelled at before they ever set foot off the bus. This is a unique welcoming ritual, rare in even military circles. You can hear this if you begin listening immediately. It lets recruits know immediately who is command and wastes no time with allowing them to wander aimlessly and confused. They receive clear instruction directing their actions before even arriving.
They have also all been read their rights and responsibilities as recruits, which they listened to silently, then in a speedy and organized manner, filed to a different area. Unless you have ever had the extreme misfortune of dealing with large numbers of teenage boys, you will not appreciate the magnitude of this accomplishment.
This is a ceremony that has taken place every week for every new group of recruits for decades. Regardless of technology and the passage of time, it has remained the same throughout. It is very well rehearsed and very well engineered to be important enough to be fit into the first five minutes of Marine Corps boot camp. As I said before, everything a Drill Instructor does has purpose.
The Yellow Footprints, as they're known by Marines, are more than just placeholders. They symbolize breaking into a new world much more than they serve to instruct recruits were to stand. Every Marine remembers that moment, those first 5 minutes at the depot and for good reason. They are their own rite of passage and a binding element to Marines across generations, knowing how similar the experience is for so many. It would be good at this point to review the video and realize the power the first 5 minutes have with which to open the eyes of a youth about to enter training. It's an experience which instantaneously sets the pace for training for what's to come and makes it clear that no nonsense will be accepted. What's more? There are three more months of this, and, as I will describe later, it gets much worse.
Continue on to: We Swear You Aren't Being Brainwashed – Welcome to Marine Corps Receiving or Read the full story.
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A Central Michigan University graduate student is working to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. And he has a very good reason for his work.
Andrew Stewart has been studying the treatment of spinal cord injuries through stem cell therapy for five years.
His inspiration is his own brother's spinal injury.
Andrew's brother David was paralyzed years ago when he fell off a three story balcony.
Seeing what his brother went through inspired him to study spinal cord injuries.
"It was devastating, I think anytime you have to watch someone you love get their entire life get turned upside down, it's not just the movement and the sensation that is lost, it's an entire life adjustment," says Stewart.
Andrew's brother David is paralyzed from the sternum down.
"For me the fact that there was nothing the medical field could do was insulting and that's what moved me to want to purse academics, that's what made me want to find a cure for spinal cord injuries," says Stewart.
Over the last five years Andrew has been working to do just that.
"I'm working on stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries and more specially we're looking at genetic engineering approaches to make these stem cell therapies better right now. It starts with the molecular work where we identify proteins that could be potentially therapeutic in the spinal cord," says Stewart.
Andrew is working on this using animals.
"The goal for this research right now is to hopefully find other therapeutic effects that enhance the stem cell therapy field so that way we can come up with some kind of a treatment to function with people who have spinal cord injuries," says Stewart.
For Andrew's professors, it's been inspiring to watch his work.
"It was good to see him progressing because he learns and we learn with him," says Dr. Julien Rossignol, professor at CMU.
Andrew is finishing up grad school in May but plans to continue studying spinal cord injuries.


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Dr. Coppelius
1h 28m 1968
A mysterious inventor passes off an animated doll as his daughter.
Ted Kneeland
Claudia Corday
Swanhilda/Coppelia
Caj Selling
Eileen Elliott
Carmen Rojas
Spanish doll
Dr. Coppelius - Pressbook
El fantastico mundo del Dr. Coppelius
Premiere Information
New York opening: 25 Dec 1968
Copelia, S. A.; Coppelia Co.
Distribution Company
Childhood Productions
Screenplay Information
Based on the ballet Coppelia by Clément Philibert, Léo Delibes and Charles Louis Etienne Nuitter (Paris, 1870).
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
In the 19th century, Dr. Coppelius creates a beautiful, lifelike mechanical doll that he lovingly names Coppelia. Seeing the doll on a balcony of the doctor's house, a flirtatious village youth, Franz, becomes so enamored of it that he neglects his sweetheart, Swanhilda. Later, the jealous Swanhilda and six of her friends sneak into Coppelius' home and discover Coppelia among several other mechanical dolls. Although her friends are frightened away when Coppelius returns, Swanhilda finds a hiding place and disguises herself as the doll while the doctor is sleeping. When he is awakened by the sudden appearance of Franz, Coppelius drugs the youth and attempts to transfer his spirit of life to Coppelia. Dressed as the doll, Swanhilda dances about and deludes the doctor into believing that he has made the doll come to life. When Franz is roused from his deep sleep, however, Swanhilda reveals her true identity and runs off with her beloved, leaving behind a broken Coppelia and a disillusioned Dr. Coppelius. On the wedding day of Swanhilda and Franz, the townspeople present the doctor with a completely restored Coppelia. Forsaking his life of fantasy, Coppelius returns the love of Brigitta, the tavern maid, who has always yearned to be his wife.
Veronica Kusmin
Roman doll
Milorad Miskovitch
Hungarian dance champion
Luis Prendes
Marcia Bellak
Kathy Jo Brown
Clara Cravey
Kathleen Garrison
Christine Holter
Sharon Kapner
Swanhilda's friends
Helena Villarroya
Gran Teatro Del Liceo Ballet
International Cine Ballet
Aurelio Bogado
Xenia Petrowsky
Roberto Carpio
Clément Philibert Léo Delibes
Richard Dodd
Choreography & Assistant choreography
Gran Teatro Del Liceo Orquesta De Barcelona
Music perf
Frank J. Hale
Jo Anna Kneeland
Florence Lustig
Dsgn Supervisor
José Mane
Alicia Markova
Artistic cons
Cecilio Paniagua
Gil Parrondo
Ramón Plana
Marian Ribas
Adrián Sardó
Music Conductor
Juan Serra
Victor Torruella
Scen spanish vers
James Udell
Raymond Guy Wilson
Additional film Music
Here is the original campaign book (pressbook) for The Mysterious House of Dr. "C" (1976). This pressbook is from the original version of the film, as Dr. Coppelius (1968). Pressbooks were sent to exhibitors and theater owners to aid them in publicizing the film's run in their theater.
An arty one-off filmed under the auspices of Madrid-based producer Samuel Bronston (El Cid, King of Kings, both 1961), Dr. Coppelius (1966) was a feature length ballet based on the works of Prussian fantasist E. T. A. Hoffmann. Hoffmann's "The Sandman" and "The Doll," had already served as the inspiration for Léo Delibes' 1870 ballet Coppélia and Jacques Offenbach's 1881 opera The Tales of Hoffmann, which was adapted for films by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger in 1951. Under the direction of American Ted Kneeland (whose wife, Jo Anna, handled the choreography), Dr. Coppelius starred Walter Slezak as a Geppetto-like inventor who creates a clockwork automaton (Claudia Corday) so beguiling to his neighbors that a jealous girl (Corday again) breaks into his workshop to take the doll's place in a bid to win the love of a local swain (Caj Selling). Shot in 70mm Superpanorama and distributed to mature audiences by former kiddie matinee specialists Childhood Productions, Dr. Coppelius garnered good reviews during the 1968 Christmas season but dire box office and legal troubles with its distributor drove the film underground. The Kneelands and Bronston recut the film in 1976, adding narration and animated sequences (one featuring the voice of British actor Terry-Thomas) and retitling the package The Mysterious House of Dr. C. Unfortunately for all involved, the 35mm alternate version sank as well, leaving both takes on the material in limbo for decades and only now available for reassessment.
By Richard Harland Smith
An arty one-off filmed under the auspices of Madrid-based producer Samuel Bronston (El Cid, King of Kings, both 1961), Dr. Coppelius (1966) was a feature length ballet based on the works of Prussian fantasist E. T. A. Hoffmann. Hoffmann's "The Sandman" and "The Doll," had already served as the inspiration for Léo Delibes' 1870 ballet Coppélia and Jacques Offenbach's 1881 opera The Tales of Hoffmann, which was adapted for films by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger in 1951. Under the direction of American Ted Kneeland (whose wife, Jo Anna, handled the choreography), Dr. Coppelius starred Walter Slezak as a Geppetto-like inventor who creates a clockwork automaton (Claudia Corday) so beguiling to his neighbors that a jealous girl (Corday again) breaks into his workshop to take the doll's place in a bid to win the love of a local swain (Caj Selling). Shot in 70mm Superpanorama and distributed to mature audiences by former kiddie matinee specialists Childhood Productions, Dr. Coppelius garnered good reviews during the 1968 Christmas season but dire box office and legal troubles with its distributor drove the film underground. The Kneelands and Bronston recut the film in 1976, adding narration and animated sequences (one featuring the voice of British actor Terry-Thomas) and retitling the package The Mysterious House of Dr. C. Unfortunately for all involved, the 35mm alternate version sank as well, leaving both takes on the material in limbo for decades and only now available for reassessment. By Richard Harland Smith
Filmed in Madrid; opened there in December 1966 as El fantastico mundo del Dr. Coppelius. Shot in 70mm Superpanorama. Title is also rendered Dr. ?? Copelius!!


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E4 Schools of Buddhism
E5 Nalanda
E6 Ashoka
Buddha Sutra (English) - Sea ...
Genre: Mythology • Fiction • Fantasy | 06:46
Age Description: U - Suitable For All
Nalanda University was established in 5th century AD. This university was famed as one of the best globally at the time. Know about the programs and facilities that the university was equipped with in the past in this interesting episode.
E1 Buddha
Gautam Buddha was born in a royal family. He was always kept away from the grief that persisted in the world and kept guarded every luxury of life and a world full of illusions where everything was perfect. So, how did he learn about the real truth about the world? How did he achieve enlightenment? This fascinating episode will answer all your questions behind the transformation of a prince to a monk, who went on to spread the religion of non-violence.
E2 Buddhist Iconography
Buddhist iconography is widely diverse in nature. Various cultural diversions have led to these symbols and icons to change and metamorphose in their own ways. We tell you about many such unique iconographies in this episode.
E3 Jataka Tales
Jataka tales are among the worlds most ancient and popular tales of Buddhism. Jataka means since birth and just as its name suggest these stories tell you about Gautam Buddhas younger days guiding us with ways live. These tales are innumerable and bear similarities to the Panchatatras stories. This episode will surely enlighten you with immense information about these tales.
Buddhism is often referred to as a world religion. But Buddhism was never intended to become a religion as it was never forced upon anybody to follow its tenets. After Gautam Buddhas demise, it was divided into parts but its fundamentals have never lost their essence. Know more on the schools of Buddhism and its various philosophies in this episode.
Indian emperor, Ashoka The Great from the Maurya Dynasty was infamous for his uncontrollable rage and torture rooms. However after the biggest Kalinga war, it is believed that he felt remorse for his mistakes and adopted non-violent ways altogether. In fact, he accepted Buddhism and decided to live in peace. Watch his Zen journey of Ashoka in this episode.
E7 Spread of Buddhism
Buddhism is one of the most spread out religions around the world. Buddhism was never intended to be a religion, but still over the centuries has become a world religion. How did it spread in so hugely? Know more of this in this episode.
E8 Stupas & Viharas
Bodh Vastukala translates to the architecture during the times of Gautam Buddha. The highlights of this architecture include the stupas and Viharas. In fact, the remains of Gautam Buddha are buried in many shrines and stupas. Emperor Ashoka The Great erected around 84,000 stupas. Know more about these visually-appealing stupas and its development in this episode.
E9 Nirvana
According to Buddhist tenets, human beings go through rebirths. If the cycle of rebirths stops due to our good deeds, one can gain Nirvana. Learn more about this concept in this enlightening episode
E10 Bodhisattvas
Bodhi means enlightenment and chitta means conscious. Gautam Buddha stated that the root to every problem is our own mind. The person who tries to move away from all desires to attain enlightenment is called a Bodhisattva. Watch this episode to understand the illuminating concept of Bodhisattva.
E11 Buddhist Sangha
There is no fixed criteria for one to become Buddhist. Non-biased acceptance was one of the reasons why Buddhism spread in great amounts. Thus, this lead to the formations of Sanghas or Buddhist communities. Learn more about this in this episode.
E12 Buddhist Circuit
Just like other religions, Buddhism too has religious places. Every land touched by the feet of Gautam Buddha is considered religious. The Buddhist circuit is a net of destinations that Buddha advised his followers to visit. This journey is considered spiritual by every Buddhism follower. Watch this journey of destinations and its divine history.
E13 Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetans. The title 'Dalai Lama' means 'as vast as the ocean'. He is one of the most influential leaders across the globe. Buddhists believe that the Dalai Lama is the reincarnation of the Bodhisattva 'Avalokiteshwara'. Watch this episode to learn more about the life and history of the Buddhist whos loved and respected by millions.
THAT MAN OH SOO
An ambitious crown prince named Wang Won harbors an extreme thirst and ambition for power. As he desires to conquer, his childhood friend and bodyguard Wang Rin and the beautiful daughter of a rich man Han EunSan begin to shape his destiny. The three become inseparable friends, until turmoil brews when both Won and Rin fall in love with EunSan.
Buddha Sutra (English)
A single man's quest to end suffering changed the course of history for a large part of the continent. In 'Buddha-Sutra' we examine various facts about the Buddha, his teachings and the spread of Buddhism. This series of animated shorts also explores the impact Buddhism has had on art and architecture, politics and history.
Animals in mythology
Have you always wondered why Indian mythological stories are replete with various animals? Why does every God have a vaahan? And why that vaahan only? Why are the avatars of Vishnu from the animal world – varaha pig, narsimha lion, matsya fish? And why those animals only? Is it all just coincidence or is there a deeper meaning behind it? Indian mythology is teeming with stories and legends of animals and birds that we see around us even today. Why are these animals so integral to our legends? Watch Animals in Mythology to know more about the crucial role animals play in our mythologies, only on EPIC Channel.
Siyaasat
In a land where the Emperor reigned supreme, only the selected few would have the power to influence his decisions. Prince Salim was first in line to inherit his father, Akbars throne. Already married to his first wife, Man Bai, Salim was on his way to strengthening the Mughal relations with Rajputana with his second marriage to Jagat Gosini. But amidst the lavish palaces and plush lives of the Mughal royalty, a war was being fought from within. While the kings charted the political climate for the country, the queens ruled that throne at home. Mehrunissa, bright and charismatic, always dreamt of becoming queen and when the invitation came from the pasha begum herself, Mehrunissa joined her team of ladies in waiting. Hereon begins the love story of Salim and Mehrunissa from their first meeting until their coronations as Jehangir and Nur-Jahan. The series interweaves various plot lines from the lives of many historical characters including Akbar, Ruqaiyya Begum, Abul Fazal and many others. Based on the popular book, The Twentieth Wife by author Indu Sundaresan, Siyaasat is a story of politics, inter-personal conflicts, sabotage, grandeur, power and above all else, the love between Salim and Mehrunissa, who was Salims twentieth and final wife.
Dariba Diaries
Set in 19th century Delhi, our story takes place at time when technology and science are still in their infancy and modern tools of investigation havent yet been invented. While Bahadur Shah Zafar II reigns ostensibly, the British might and influence increases each day, and with it, a spate of crimes. As crime multiplies, the police grapples to keep up with the mounting unsolved cases. Under these circumstances, when the Kotwal finds himself in the midst of a felonious mystery, he seeks the help of the only man who can come to his aid, Mirza Jaan Nawaz. Though eccentric in his methods of investigation, Mirza proves himself time and again, unravelling a new mystery with every case. Without the aid of technology, Mirza relies on the most potent tool of all his brain With an equal measure of intelligence and looks, Mirza Jaan Nawaz knows how to maneuver every situation. The ladies want him and the men want to be him. But Mirza only has eyes for his love, Zeenat, from whom he often seeks counsel. But even this man of mystery and strength has a past that continues to haunt him. As he moves from case to case, he gets closer to confronting his own demons and finding answers for himself. Blessed with support from the Kotwal and his son, Shyam, Mirza cracks down on the criminals through his powers of reasoning and observation, delivering justice to Daribas citizens, only on Dariba Diaries
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On average, a woman spends five hours every week grooming herself (doing makeup, waxing, hair styling, etc.) (1). And if you talk about her spending habits on grooming products, well, her monthly expenditure easily averages between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000!
It's commonly believed that putting foundation every day can cause aging. However, that's not the case as studies show women who use foundation tend to have younger-looking skin (2). That's because foundation contains skin-friendly ingredients that protect your skin from the harsh chemicals of makeup and environmental damage.
Your skin needs rest at night as much as your body does. It heals itself precisely at the time when you're merrily snoozing. So, if you want your skin to be damage-free, don't forget to apply night cream after you cleanse your face at night. It doesn't clog pores and speeds up the recovery process.
Alcohol may have a drying effect in general but there's barely a cosmetic item that does not contain this ingredient. It's used as a moisturizer (believe it or not), solvent, emulsifier, and antioxidant. In short, alcohol in cosmetics is safe for your skin!
Don't believe the advice that controlling your water intake will have an effect on your cellulite. Because it won't, as water is not even remotely responsible for the cellulite on your skin. Your fat cells contain 10% water anyway, so how much you drink won't make an impact. Exercise will though!
No matter what you hear, nail polish can, in fact, strengthen your nails. However, for that to happen, you need to ensure that you apply a vitamin-rich base coat and then your nail paint. This'll help prevent microdamage on your nails.
Contrary to popular belief, cold water actually plays no role in making your hair shinier (3). Rinsing your hair with cold water temporarily constricts your blood vessels, which prevents nutrients from getting to your hair. To make your shiny and smooth, you simply need a good conditioner. That's all.
That's not the case. You don't need to change your cosmetics once your current bottle empties out. Cosmetics really don't cause addiction, which means they won't stop working due to prolonged use. They need to be treated like your medicines. If you want good skin and hair, you should simply follow a good lifestyle.
Not only do UV rays harm your hair, they also weaken the keratin in your hair (4). This makes your hair brittle and dry, especially if you've been out in the sun for too long. If you want to prevent sun damage, use hair products with UV filters and avoid the sun as much as you can.
You may fall for the commercial claims about wonder serums that can magically reduce the size of your pores, but you'll soon find out how false those claims are. Only your genes are responsible for the size of your pores. So, no matter what you try, your pores won't tighten. They'll just become less visible temporarily.
Again, that's not true. Usually, a single ingredient in your cosmetics is enough to spark an allergic reaction, irrespective of whether that ingredient is synthetic or natural. The only way to know whether you'll be allergic to the said product or not is to conduct a patch test before using.
All companies launch product lines and convince you to believe that their products show maximum results when used with each other. However, your personal experience may not agree with that. Which is why you should buy products that actually suit you, even if they are a mix and match of different brands.
You don't need anti-aging products until the very first signs of aging appear on your skin. Starting with them sooner than you need can lead to allergic reactions and even make your skin dependent on external agents for collagen production.
If you truly want to look good and forever young, you should heed the advice of specialists and not make the above mistakes. Stay beautiful!


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In Search of a Paradise Lost. The redolent island of Paul Gauguin
09.12.2015 Leave a Comment Written by Ekaterina Moong
Have you ever wanted for a moment to escape from your usual world, to change of scenery for seeking own fortune in other lands, to turn over your life cardinally? To escape to redolent island for inhaling the fragrance of carelessness, for energizing yourself by nature, for searching a way of creating something of beautiful, without any regards for market condition?
In search of a lost paradise, pure selfless world where nothing binds any of your freedom, where the inspiration comes to you with every breath of wind, which, finally, is waiting for you and your only true love, haven't you ever rushed there at least in your dreams?
But is there this wonderful fairy-tale world of good and simplicity anywhere? Hardly.
In the search for the parts of our planet where wouldn't rein the cash flows, where people in their desires rely only generous impulses, and an assistance would be provided as a manifestation of a sensitivity and kindness. So many seekers aspired in all times, but still this paradise no one has found.
When forty-aged unadmitted as an artist, Gauguin left Paris and headed to find the promised land, he believed that there will be life without money and ideal conditions for creating real art. He sailed with high hopes to the coast of French Polynesia.
He had had deep disappointment when the fog cleared and open the port of the main city of Tahiti, Papeete before him, there weren't picturesque huts and smiling simple people, but only ugly brick houses, wooden buildings, where were shops and taverns. Civilization invaded and hosted here, and it was not the best of its displays.
Hoping to find a piece of his dream, he went to the interior of the island. Locals helped him build the bamboo hut, where he was happy for a while, and painted his works with inspiration.
But even here, where the tahitians were welcome tо him, Gauguin had to earn their bread. He needed the money.
He left his impressions, feelings and experiences of that period in the letters and the book "Noa Noa" – translated from the local dialect as "redolence".
Although it is believed that Gauguin too idealized the life of local residents and, conversely, used dark colors for describing of meanness and stupidity of French officials, especially the governor of the island. This is a kind of diary of impressions, emotions, stories that help us understand what is felt or wanted to feel the creator and he sought to find their paradise, love and freedom.
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Five design things of this week #19	— The last month of the autumn… I won't write of some splin, nostalgia , of politics or virus, "that haunting the planet" and etc. let's think positively. Let's disperse the frown around with bright spots or graphic contrasting ones or all together and mix futuristic forms with classicism, conceptual objects with neo-Gothic. And the background for [...]
David Hockney's rare painting &...	— David Hockney, Nichols Canyon, 1980, photo artsy.net David Hockney's 1980 Nichols Canyon Landscape will go on sale at the next Phillips Evening Sale on December 7. The painting is valued at around $ 35 million, according to a press release from Phillips, and is touted as "by far an artist's most important landscape in a [...]
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Film Review: Detective Story (2007)
Adrian Halen 08/11/2010	Asian Reviews, Film Reviews
In this shocking thriller from controversial filmmaker Takashi Miike, businessman Takashima Raita (Kuroudo Maki) and private eye Kazama Raita (Kazuya Nakayama) hunt for a brutal serial killer with a bazaar fondness for human organs. When three women, one being Kazama's client, are found dead and stripped of vital organs, the two Raitas team up to find the murderer, and the trail leads to an eccentric artist with a unique artistic medium.
When I heard word that a new Takashi Miike's film was coming out, the anticipation was set pretty high. Being a fan of many of his previous works, I'm always ready to see what kind of crazy sh*t this prolific director pulls out of his magic hat.
Detective story starts pretty subtle and in some ways slow moving. We get a intro shock scene of an artist shoving body parts into a grinder to make fresh paint for his compositions and then with a solemn sweep are taken into the lives of 1 detective named Raita Kazama and some new neighbors moving in next to him. His new neighbor is also named Raita. Why they chose to use the same name for 2 characters is beyond me.
Raita lives alone and runs his own detective agency. Nothing out of the ordinary, just case after case that comes with the job as a retired former member of the police force. One night while sharing a few drinks and conversation with the neighbor, a woman comes knocking after hours in search of help. While her desperation isn't apparent at first, Raita informs her to just swing by the office in the morning Morning comes and Manomi Inoue shows up dead with her liver pulled out.
You can always chalk one up for Takashi to throw in something bizarre along the way. Really it's his talent for this that separates him from just another action, horror or Asian stylized film.
Raita as the sole person she spoke to prior to her death becomes a suspect for murder. Raita determined to now seek out answers on his own begins his own investigation. The killer is assumed to be a stalker or some capacity with a sick sense of violence. Raita also calls upon his neighbor "Raita" to help him in his search.
This investigation begins with a visit to Gomau a retired maniac of sorts that remains confined to a chair as his body is deteriorating. The cover of the movie will help paint the picture on that one. Apparently at an early age Gomau was quite the killer himself murdering 6 people. As retribution he was burned alive as the parents of the murder victims dosed him with gasoline. The courts took pity on him and he remains in care wearing a hood and various aids to assist him in his fragile state. We get some advice from one maniac in regards to another. "the nightmare is in the paradise". Ya, figure that one out……
Camera work is pretty solid which at times is simply left to a single static shot unmoving in the background to capture the entire conversations in whole. These are used sparingly but work when they do.
So I took the ride expecting some really brutal turns. The film essentially starts to become a who-dunn-it sort of film that tries to solve clues left along the way. While there is still a few mishaps of violence that almost jump off the screen in pain toleration the movie never really comes into a great 3rd act. The film "Psycho" will come to mind in its relation though it also feels like a bit of a letdown. A back story completes its cycle and the whole ordeal kind of asks the question…"what was the real point to this all".
I have seen many of Takashi's films and came into this one with high hopes. After almost 2 hours, I have to say it mostly wore me down with no real delivery. It's not a bad film, its just not much of an impact. From the bizarrely haunting cover art, I really expected alot more. If your a fan, then check it out. If you are looking for a great Asian horror action film, then I'd move this one off the list for a bit. That reminds me, i do have some old films of his I never got around to ….maybe now is the time?
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Metal landscape edging – Gardening trim any kind gives a finished landscape design to your look. It helps keep grass and weeds out, and serves as a way to add shape and texture to your plan. From simply functional to decorative edges it is available in different materials and styles. Prices vary widely and should be taken into account when deciding what kind of song that works best for you and your landscape.
Concrete and brick are perhaps the longest of the possibilities to choose from when deciding on a metal landscape edging. While brick is easier to install, concrete can provide some flexibility, depending on whether you choose a preformed lip pouring concrete or have in place. Preformed concrete pieces, like bricks, are available in different colors, and poured into a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, whereas the brick, for the most part, is presented in the traditional square or rectangular.
Metal landscape edging, when dealing with preformed trim or brick, installation is a simple matter of digging a trench width of the border and put in place, adding dirt back for sure. Pouring concrete should be planned in advance, and involves digging a trench, building forms and pouring concrete in place.


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(2795) Lepage (1979 YM; 1974 HP2; 1982 UK) ist ein ungefähr sechs Kilometer großer Asteroid des inneren Hauptgürtels, der am 16. Dezember 1979 vom belgischen Astronomen Henri Debehogne und vom brasilianischen Astronomen Edgar Rangel Netto am La-Silla-Observatorium auf dem La Silla in La Higuera in Chile (IAU-Code 809) entdeckt wurde.

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(2795) Lepage wurde nach Theophile Lepage benannt, der von 1928 bis 1930 Professor der Mathematik an der Universität Lüttich in Lüttich und von 1931 bis 1971 an der Université libre de Bruxelles in Brüssel (beides in Belgien) war.

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This is the first in a series of posts from Mark Bourrie, winner of CJFE's 2016-17 Bob Carty Free Expression Fellowship. Bourrie is using his Fellowship to conduct legal and historical research on the constitutional and Common Law basis of the public's right to know.
When MP Charlie Angus filed an Access to Information (ATI) request for documents that might be useful in his fight against the Site C dam project in northern British Columbia, the federal Justice department told him he'd have to wait 960 days for the material to be collected and vetted. That makes the data—whatever it shows—worthless. An almost three-year wait gives the government time to approve the project and for the media to lose whatever interest it has in the story.
That kind of wait isn't unusual in federal access requests, and the government's well-known propensity for stalling has deterred many curious individuals, journalists and interest groups from filing ATI requests. The process is supposed to be inexpensive, starting with a token $5 payment. It is supposed to be simple. It is neither.
Unless a person has a lot of experience with access to information and privacy (ATIP) or a superb knowledge of the structure and workings of the federal government, it's unlikely they'll hit the ATIP bull's-eye on the first shot, even if the material they're looking for is not controversial. Business gets around this by hiring very good lawyers in blue-chip firms who are experts at extracting information. Media and the rest of us generally can't afford the cost and the time.
ATIP and freedom of information laws are grounded on the idea that people have the right to see public documents. My work through the Bob Carty Free Expression Fellowship will help people argue that right exists in Canadian law, and that it is enforceable as part of the right of free expression and the right to be represented.
There are some limits on those rights. The "P" in ATIP stands for privacy, and the system is supposed to balance your right to privacy with my right to know. That might work with a public service and cabinet ministers who really believe in the right to know, but cases like Angus's request for Site C documents show that the system can be undermined, even when its rules are followed.
Rights have value only if they're respected by the powerful. Often our rights exist only on paper. You may have a right to counsel when you're arrested, but you may find yourself denied legal aid and unable to afford a lawyer. Criminal courts are often pathetic scenes of people trying to use television law to try to defend themselves.
The federal government has begun a review of the ATIP system. Most of its proposals for reform are solid recommendations that will result in people getting the information they want at a much lower price—eventually. The government seems to have listened to the pleas of Dean Beeby and Jim Bronskill, two of the most effective ATIP users in Canadian journalism.
But delay has been killer, especially when information was obviously politically sensitive or when people looking for information have asked for overly broad material and/or filed their request with the wrong department.
What's missing? An effective, quick response from the person at the centre of the system, the Information Commissioner of Canada, Suzanne Legault. Her role, so far, has been to hear complaints and to audit the government to ensure compliance with the law. She needs a broader ombuds role, to give help to people who need it. She also needs the power to make orders and cut through the obstructions.
The government seems to be moving toward a revamp of ATIP law. As it unfolds, I will be adding to the dialogue here.
Mark Bourrie is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, historian and lecturer at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. He was awarded CJFE's 2016-17 Bob Carty Free Expression Fellowship to undertake legal and historical research on the constitutional and Common Law basis of the public's right to know.
Bourrie's last three books, The Fog of War: Censorship of Canada's Media in World War II, Kill the Messengers: Stephen Harper's Assault on Your Right to Know, and The Killing Game: Murder, Martyrdom and the Lure of ISIS, were national bestsellers. Mark is a third-year Common Law student at the University of Ottawa, and has been a member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery since 1994.