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Dorje's Everest sabbatical
Dorje Sherpa in front of his lodge in Phakding
Dorje Sherpa is familiar with Everest disasters. In 1996, 20 years ago, he reached the summit of the highest mountain on earth for the first time. Then he belonged to the IMAX film team of the American David Breashears, when a storm in the summit area killed eight climbers within 24 hours. "We were then in Camp 2 at 6,400 meters", the 50-year-old tells me in his "Buddha Lodge" in the village of Phakding, which lies on the popular trekking route to Everest Base Camp.
Rescue in Khumbu Icefall
Numerous certificate are hanging on the walls of the guest room, including a thank-you note by the Nepal Mountaineering NMA for Dorje's participaton in the rescue operation on Everest in spring 2014. Two years ago, 16 Nepalese climbers died in an ice avalanche in the Khumbu Icefall. Then Dorje was Sirdar of the "Altitude Junkies" team, meaning the boss of their climbing Sherpas. From the base camp, he ascended to the scene of the accident and helped to recover the dead and injured.
Family says: No!
The avalanche from Pumori
And also in 2015, the Sherpa was at the foot of Mount Everest, when the earthquake on April 25 triggered an avalanche from Pumori that hit the base camp and killed 19 people. "We were sitting in the mess tent and were eating. It was a huge avalanche. One team member tried to run away, stumbled, fell and lost two teeth." 2014 and 2015 were really bad years on the highest mountain, says Dorje: "Therefore, I won't climb Everest this year. My family does not let me go." The experienced climber has reached the 8850-meter-high summit already six times. He wants to hang up, not stop, says the Sherpa: "Maybe it works again in 2017."
Ready for guests – if they come
Construction work in the Khumbu area
His wife and son are living in the capital Kathmandu. Dorje has monitored the reconstruction of his lodge in Phakding, which was destroyed in the earthquake almost eleven months ago. Everywhere it is still smelling of fresh processed wood. The outer stone walls were built very solid. "Now we are ready for new guests," says Dorje Sherpa, when he proudly shows us the completed rooms of htis lodge. "Hopefully, they'll come."
P.S.: The art of brewing beer done in my home town Cologne seems to have reached the Everest region. Here – as the picture testifies – you can buy "Khumbu-Kölsch". 😉
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Stricter regulations for expeditions on the Tibetan eight-thousanders
The expedition operators in Nepal might have been so shocked that they dropped their pencils. In the "New Regulations for Foreign Expeditions 2019" in Tibet (available to me) it says under point 6: "In order to ensure the healthy and orderly development of mountaineering and minimize the occurrence of mountaineering accidents, mountaineering teams which were organized in Nepal temporarily will not be accepted.
Sherpa dies in avalanche on Dhaulagiri
Tragic incident on the eight-thousander Dhaulagiri in western Nepal: Yesterday an avalanche hit a seven-man Sherpa team of the operator "Seven Summit Treks", who were fixing ropes between Camp 2 (6,400 m) and Camp 3 (7,400 m).
Climber dies in avalanche in Pakistan
An Austrian climber was killed in an avalanche accident on the 7,338-meter-high Ultar Sar in the Karakoram. Christian Huber died on Friday when the snow masses hit the tent he and his team-mates Bruce Normand and Timothy Miller had pitched on a ridge at an altitude of 5,800 meters.
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What punishment might Patriots receive?
NEVER HEARING THE END OF IT: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been cast as a villain for the first time in his career because of Deflategate and will carry that pressure into the Super Bowl.
There's no doubt punishment is coming. Now the question is who, how much, and to a lesser extent, when.
One way or another, a judgment on sanctions against the Patriots will come down from the NFL regarding the deflated footballs in their AFC Championship Game rout of the Indianapolis Colts.
However, it's too early to rule out the possibility that penalties against the team or those above Brady, McNally and Jastremski also will be in play. There is precedent for it, according to ESPN NFL business analyst Andrew Brandt.
Brandt refers to the recent case of the Atlanta Falcons piping in artificial crowd noise for home games. Even though it was determined that team president Rich McKay had no previous knowledge of it, he was suspended from the league's competition committee for three months and the team had to pay a $350,000 fine and lost a fifth-round draft pick in 2016.
The fact that some around the league believe Patriots owner Robert Kraft gets preferential treatment from Goodell doesn't help.
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Q: Python - arguments with white space how can I please have argument with white space? I'm using script from
http://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/python_command_line_arguments.htm
I'm creating a program for downloading subtitles from web. I have [-m[name of the movie]] argument with my script. The getopts from the site mentioned earlier does not count with white space opt argument.
For example: After -m The Mists I need to save "The Mists" into the variable. The problem is when I use the white space program end because of except expression in the code.
How can I please modify it to save the whole "The Mists" into the variable?
Thanks for answers!

A: It is a function of the shell to parse out individual arguments for you; the majority of shells and consoles use quotes to delimit a single argument with spaces in it:
-m "The Mists"

Python is passed '-m' and 'The Mists' as two separate arguments in such shells.

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Armenian-Canadian indie filmmaker Atom Egoyan's Family Viewing (1988) is a telling peek into a dysfunctional family and the growing encroachment of media and television as an influence on every part of our lives. Shot on a meagre budget and utilizing cast that would include regulars in his later films, including his wife Arsinée Khanjian and David Hemblen, the film is shot in a fashion resembling a television show, or, more precisely, a documentary style. The title is a play on words on multiple levels. We are both viewing a family and the family we are viewing is wrapped up in their own television viewing habits so central to the plot. It's also a bit tongue in cheek, as the film itself is far from "viewing for the family" as the name would imply.
We are taken into the off kilter world of Van (Aidan Tierney), a young man just finishing up high school, who is involved with his father Stan's (David Hemblen) live-in girlfriend Sandra (Gabrielle Rose) and, through his regular visits to his sick grandmother in a nursing home, he becomes involved with Aline (Arsinée Khanjian), a phone sex worker whom his father also patronizes. Van's father is also an avid videotaping hobbyist who loves to tape everything, including his sex life with Sandra. Perusing through these sex tapes, Van discovers that his father has been taping over videos of his childhood, and, in particular, videos of his estranged mother that he wants to find.
This early Egoyan film, wry, comedic, oddball, and somewhat voyeuristic, would help grow Egoyan's reputation and lay the groundwork for his films to come. Getting past the low budget, one can already see how beautifully and inventively filmed Family Viewing is, right from the opening shot of Van through two restaurant carts of trays in the nursing home, to the almost ethereal, security footage-like daydream of Van on the couch at home that throws us from a romance scene between him and Sandra to an almost 70s sitcom family setting. It's marvelous work all around.
Family Viewing is an extremely low budget independent film shot on 16mm and made to look like early videocassette. As such, no amount of massaging can really make it look like a pristine, reference quality high definition release. About the most one can say about this AVC/MPEG-4 encodement from Artificial Eye is that it presents the film as it is and offers more breathing room than the even further compressed DVD format.
The audio quality isn't much better. The monaural English Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack is rather boxy and lacks dynamic range, but the dialogue is intelligible.
There are no supplements included.
Family Viewing is an obviously experimental comedy/drama that is not always easy, but is immediately recognizable as a film by a director to be reckoned with, as would be proved in Egoyan's later films. This one is a critic's darling, and has become a cult favorite as well. Recommended for the cinephile and anyone looking for something different.
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The Science of Misunderstanding
Written by Brian Hughes on December 6, 2011
Just over a week ago, I gave a public lecture for Cork Skeptics at the magnificent Blackrock Castle Observatory. Subject to technological issues (i.e., assuming it worked), a video of the talk will be available online soon. In the meantime you can view the full slideshow above.
The evening was very well attended and I think the talk was a success. Also speaking was Síle Lane of Sense About Science, who presented a terrific briefing about their Ask For Evidence campaign.
That's me in the corner
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Just to remind you, my lecture looked at the ways in which the human tendency toward faulty reasoning can be seen as a protective adaptation (for example, it helps us stave off depression). I also asked whether rectifying poor reasoning may thus carry certain costs for human welfare. Or, if you prefer, the stuff in this abstract:
For centuries it was believed that human reasoning was distinguished by logicality, clarity, and general accuracy. More recently, empirical research in behavioural sciences such as economics and psychology has shown how human reasoning is in fact characterised by systematic biases and errors. A commonly discussed literature in this regard relates to the role of cognitive heuristics, where it is argued that reasoning errors are often side-effects of otherwise useful mental shortcuts that have been erroneously deployed. However, while such concepts help explain why people are susceptible to reasoning errors, they do not quite explain how audiences often find erroneous information to be more attractive than accurate information. Rather than being incidental side-effects of the evolution of cognition (i.e., spandrels), erroneous reasoning strategies may in fact serve protective effects that make them independently adaptive in evolutionary terms. This talk will look at biological, evolutionary, and socio-cultural research on how our tendency to misunderstand can promote both individual and inclusive fitness. We will also look at research which suggests some unexpectedly negative effects of enhanced logical reasoning, on both mental and physical health.
During the lecture I showed this advertisement for antidepressant medication, as part of an explanation of how aggressively these drugs are marketed in some countries. It was one of a series of very pushy ads I showed, and did seem to be a particularly over-the-top example. Joyously, it turns out that the ad was not actually genuine, but rather a satirical version produced by the funny guys at The Onion. A spotter's badge, therefore, to the member of the Cork Skeptics audience whose post-lecture investigations revealed the ad's true provenance (as relayed to me via @HybridVigour). [I've added an Onion logo to the appropriate slide, and posted a comment to the article that I had sourced it from.]
Everyday's a school day!
Some photographs of the evening's activities have been posted to the Cork Skeptics f***b**k page (rather kindly, the usual tariffs and security checks have been disabled so that those of us who are free from f***b**k can still view them). Remember also to check out the Cork Skeptics website for news about forthcoming events and activities. The next one involves wine.
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December 6, 2011 at 8:32 pm · Reply
The lecture sounds fascinating! Do you have a podcast of it? I'd love to listen! ~Samara
December 7, 2011 at 10:57 am · Reply
Thank you. Actually, the organizers of Cork Skeptics video-recorded the lecture on the evening. Assuming all went smoothly, the video will be posted online at some stage in the coming months. You can assume that I will announce that here as soon as it happens!
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Chris Mooney also reports on research in that area, the science of compelling rhetoric.
Hopefully the detractors of science turn out to be using persuasive techiques that are possible for science communicators to adopt ethically.
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This weekend it will be a case of "anything Edinburgh can do, we can do better" as Glasgow Warriors set off for Cardiff where Edinburgh picked up a win in Round 1.
Dave Rennie isn't taking anything for granted and he's put out a strong team to make the journey. The Cardiff team they will face is stronger than the one that Edinburgh beat and will be playing to restore a bit of pride. Sam Warburton will sit this one out through injury, so no change there then.
In the backs, only Ali Price is missing from the currently available first choices with Henry Pyrgos to captain the side in the absence of Ryan Wilson. Nick Grigg gets a start, but swap him for Huw Jones and Jackson for Hogg and that's pretty much the first choice back line you imagine (maybe Sarto or Masaga on one wing).
In the boilerhouse Tim Swinson will play his 100th game for Glasgow. If he does as well as Dunbar did last weekend on his, Cardiff are in trouble.
The bench also features fan favourite (and coaches nightmare) Niko Matawalu, who although a couple of years older may be no more sensible but is there anyone better at terrorising defences late in the game?
Cardiff Blues: Rhun Williams; Alex Cuthbert, Rey Lee-Lo, Willis Halaholo, Tom James; Steve Shingler, Lloyd Williams; Rhys Gill; Matthew Rees (capt), Keiron Assiratti, Seb Davies, Damian Welch, Josh Turnbull, Josh Navidi, Nick Williams.
Replacements: Kirby Myhill, Brad Thyer, Dillon Lewis , George Earle, Macauley Cook, Tomos Williams, Jarrod Evans, Matthew Morgan.
Glasgow Warriors: 15. Ruaridh Jackson, 14. Tommy Seymour, 13. Nick Grigg, 12. Alex Dunbar, 11. Lee Jones, 10. Finn Russell, 9. Henry Pyrgos (capt); 1. Jamie Bhatti, 2. George Turner, 3. Zander Fagerson, 4. Tim Swinson, 5. Scott Cummings, 6. Matt Fagerson, 7. Callum Gibbins, 8. Adam Ashe.
Replacements: 16. Pat MacArthur, 17. Alex Allan, 18. D'arcy Rae, 19. Brian Alainu'uese, 20. Chris Fusaro, 21. George Horne, 22. Peter Horne, 23. Niko Matawalu.
Unavailable players: Fraser Brown (ankle), Jonny Gray (wrist), Adam Hastings (thigh), Stuart Hogg (shoulder), Oli Kebble (foot), Paddy Kelly (ankle), Lelia Masaga (calf), Ratu Tagive (achilles), Leo Sarto (groin), Richie Vernon (achilles), Samuela Vunisa (knee) and Ryan Wilson (neck).
Thats one hell of a fast bench replacements – George horne and Niko either 1 is a defenses nightmare nevermind both, P horne will keep that backline going fast also and is a class act.
Quick change the first line of the article. Edinburgh doing their best to sink Scottish rugby, again.
Yep, already looking like it's going to be a long night… Dunbar's defending as if he's playing England.
for me pyrgos will not cut it after this season and is struggling to keep the tempo quick for russell , the sooner horne is on the better.
Jeez Glasgow got out of jail there.
a coach error for me not putting george horne or niko at scrumhalf around the 55-60 min mark .
handling has been atrocious and serious graft need to be done in training to get the skills up.
Also the ref was awful glasgow and cardiff were unlucky in alot of desicions i feel.
Watched the first half. Fast, furious, frenetic rugby. Cardiff had the edge, helped by Glasgow's too frequent errors. Great to see the game played at pace, with slick passing, but HOLD ON TO THE BLOODY BALL!
the combo of swinson and cummings seems to lack bulk in the scrum and would perhaps have brian or peterson in.
You could start it here by giving your ratings for each player. You have the power!
A win is a win! That said, much improvement needed, the line out, probably more than anything. Not sure how many 'get out of jail cards' you have in a season, but that was definitely one!
A poor performance from Glasgow. How many times can a side knock-on in a single game. Must be some kind of record tonight.
Ashe, Pyrgos, Jackson, Grigg, Dunbar, Bhattiem, Turner, Matawalu all coughed the ball up. Several of them more than once. Incredibly frustrating game. They have to look after the ball better. Munster and Leinster will murder them if they do the same against them. Lucky to get the win, especially with a referee like that one.
Help ma boab! Last 15 minutes looked like a demonstration from the Warriors of how to lose a narrow lead. The points on losing possession have already been made. Why not compound that with a few poorly executed positional and clearance kicks? Rennie's face during those closing minutes was a picture.
Agree stronger sides than Cardiff will ruthlessly exploit such sloppiness.
Still, looking back later in the season, this could turn out to have been a crucial away win.
Lots of work for Glasgow and Edinburgh to do before their next games!
I'm a positive guy & "isn't it the sign of a good team that plays badly & wins" is my positive slant from last night.
As poor a Glasgow performance as I can remember, the amount of turnovers conceded was astonishing.
Pygros is struggling, took the wrong option repeatedly, G.Horne should've been on far earlier, Dunbar looked out of sorts too. Russell kicked well but mixed. Niko did what Niko does, brilliant/terrible in same play.
That was a tough watch. Agree with the points already made and will offer a couple more.
The timing of runners backs and forwards looks off, a little too flat for me resulting in a lot of pressure on the receiver in the face of the opponent or a slightly forward pass. A flat pass on the gain line can be devastating but it looks forced and telegraphed at times at the moment. Is this an issue with how training runs are set up? I don't know, but I do think it's fixable. There were also a lot of phases where players are taking the ball standing still. Schoolboy stuff.
Defence was poor at times and passive for a lot of the game. Line speed must be better.
Too many Hollywood plays. Finn's kicking game wasn't good today. Too many chip kicks which were poorly executed. Pyrgos doesn't help him with his ponderous play.
Really pleasing to see Adam Ashe get a good run of games. He has a great opportunity to take the 8 jersey and push for the Scotland squad. Carrying well and getting around the pitch.
Hope the boys are ready for a brutal week of training! Onwards and upwards.
Glasgow didn't look like their heads were in the game – maybe half an eye on Munster next week?
Still, as has been said, a win is a win, but I can't remember being as frustrated watching a game of rugby before, except maybe that Scotland v Wales game at Murrayfield a few years back when Wales got loads of penaltys when they engaged early at scrums.
Would be interested on thoughts whether the ball seemed slow from the breakdown because of Pyrgos or the referee not making the tackler roll away. Certainly in the first half I felt cardiff were repeatedly lying on the wrong side and not even attempting to get out of Pyrgos's way. In saying that I think he is struggling – one ruck in the second half Matawalu nearly pushed him out of the way to pick and go through the middle.
Also though we were harshly dealt with (I am no expert) at scrum time.
Poor performance but an away win is still valuable.
I don't get why Rae and Allen are not first choice. Bhatti and Fagerson can't scrummage. As soon as Allen came on he dominated Cardiff tighthead. I'd promote both. Whilst the other two are great in the loose, you can't win the big games without a scrum.
Of course Fagerson can scrummage and Bhatti is a first season pro.
I'd also give Horne and Johnson a proper chance going forward over Pyrgos and Dundar. The latter simply isn't a good enough tackler, he's been exposed for over a year now missing crucial tackles time and again in almost every game. Again he seems to be picked because of his work over the ball but tackling is slightly more important I'd say.
I think Johnson is injured currently – I'm sure he picked up a knock against Connacht.
Pyrgos seems to have a massive downturn in form from where he was in the Championship winning side, and I would put him in 3rd place in the SH pecking order.
So far this season I have been impressed by Ashe, Gibbins, Big Brian, Jones, Grigg, and Johnson, Hastings and Kebble before they were injured. Everyone else seems to still be in holiday mode.
Pyrgos is just as infuriating at club level as he is at Int. level. His automatic kicking the ball back when retaining possession is the obvious better option is just ridiculous. He also looks too slow for either Rennie's or Townsends game style. Bad decision making him a captain also. Don't want him anywhere near future Scotland selections. Price, Laidlaw and G.Horne even SHC (this season) all far better SH options.


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Guy Cools Dramaturg
witness, dialogue partner and editor
Mentoring Who needs a Dramaturg? MA Courses Performing Mourning Rewriting Distance
Who needs a Dramaturg?
Workshop on Dance Dramaturgy and Creative Process, for choreographers and their artistic collaborators.
The underlying idea of the workshop is that as a choreographer you don't necessarily need a dramaturg but you should develop your own dramaturgical reflection on your artistic practice. The workshop will offer participants practical tools and exercises to reflect upon, to evaluate and eventually to transform their creative process.
Using the cross, circle and labyrinth as graphic symbols, we discuss the essential polarities of the creative process: perception, formation, intuition, experience. In the workshop we focus on perception (what to look for), articulation (how to express oneself best in order to get what one is looking for) and interdisciplinary practices: looking at how artists work in other disciplines and finding creative 'translations' of this toward one's own practice.
Through practical and physical exercises we explore how dramaturgy/the dramaturg can contribute to this process as witness, dialogue partner and 'editor'. We will focus amongst others on the importance of rhythm and transitions inside the editing process.
The final goal of the workshop is to gain a different, renewed perspective of one's own creative and choreographic process and methodologies through discovering the diversity of practices of the other participants.
The workshop was originally commissioned by Circuit Est in Montréal and developed in close collaboration with the Canadian dance artists Ginelle Chagnon and Lin Snelling. Over a period of fifteen year it has further grown with the input of all its participants in amongst other, the following places and dance communities. During COVID, we also developed an online version.
Impulstanz, Vienna, Austria
Circuit Est, Montréal, Canada
Artère, Québec, Canada
Toronto Dance Theatre, Canada
Ottawa Dance Directive, Canada
Dance House Limassol, Cyprus
NIMAC, as part of the Open Up Creative Europe project, Nicosia, Cyprus
PERA, Cyprus
Tanec Praha, Prague, Czech Republic
CND Toulouse, France
iDas, Tanzhaus NRW, Düsseldorf, Germany
Isadora Duncan Dance Centre, Athens, Greece
Anghiari Dance Hub, Italy
Balletto di Roma, Italy
B-Motion Festival, Bassano Del Grappa, Italy
Festival Equilibrio, Rome, Italy
Dance House, Dublin, Ireland
Dansmakers as part of the New Moves Festival, Amsterdam, Netherlands
DansBrabant as part of the International Choreographer's Week, Tilburg, Netherlands
COMMA, MA in choreography, Codarts, Rotterdam and Fontys, Tilburg, Netherlands
Arts Station Foundation, Poznan, Poland
Institute for Music and Dance, Warsaw Poland
La Caldera, Barcelona, Spain
Canal Dance Center, Madrid, Spain
Dancelab, Seoul, South-Korea
Theatre Sévelin as part of the project Danse et Dramaturgie, Lausanne, Switzerland
Dance Base, Edinburgh, UK
The Place, London, UK
Rewriting Distance
Rewriting Distance is an interdisciplinary, improvised performance practice developed by Canadian choreographer Lin Snelling and Belgian dance dramaturg Guy Cools. It explores 'story telling' through dance and movement, spoken word and writing. The participants (which can come from different disciplines) are invited to ask their own questions inside the Rewriting Distance form. What is so fascinating about the Rewriting Distance practice; as we have quite a bit of acquired knowledge on acting pedagogy and some of its inherent hierarchies; is that we are, in many ways, reversing the history of these things by beginning with the body and not the word. We are researching the underneath of language and by doing so, giving voice to its' physicality. Discovering along the way the interconnectedness of all ways of speaking and communicating for the sake of telling an intimate story whose coherence is shaped by the people in the room at that very moment.
These week-long performance/practice research periods build on Repeating Distance, the improvised practice we developed together since 2003. While developing Repeating Distance we became more and more aware of how the spoken word and the physical action/movement are parallel tracks that are both driven by the mind and the body that have interrelated and interconnected memories. The workshop can be taught by either or by both of us.
The Repeating and Rewriting Distance workshop has been taught separately or in combination with the Rewriting Distance performances in the following places:
IDOCDE Symposium, Teach me (Not), Vienna, Austria
KASK, Gent, Belgium
Mocean Dance, Halifax, Canada
Crimson Coast Dance Society, Nanaimo, Canada
Concordia University as part of Conference Research in Dance, Montréal, Canada
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Miles Zero Dance, Edmonton, Canada
Pelma, Limassol, Cyprus
Tanzfabrik, Berlin, Germany
International Kalamata Dance Festival, Greece
Dance Centre, Dublin, Ireland
University of Limerick, Ireland
Station Zuid, Tilburg, Netherlands
The Place as part of Choreodrome, London, UK
Performing Mourning
Dialoguing with those who are absent.
Based on my book publications, Performing Mourning, Laments in Contemporary Art (2021), we look at how the Greek moiroloi (lamentations) can be used as a template for contemporary art practices that deal with mourning and grief. The workshop consists of a short lecture and a workshop in creative writing.
The living, oral tradition of the moiroloi is not only used to mourn the death, but the same, improvised songs are also used in the context of weddings (to say goodbye to the bride leaving her family) or to dialogue with those who have migrated. The moiroloi are by nature theatrical and dramatic in the way the singer addresses the absent person and temporarily lends him her voice to answer back: a widow talks to her husband, a mother to her married daughter, a corpse to its own 'tired body'.
In the lecture and workshop we explore the antiphonic structure of the Greek laments to dialogue with those who are absent in our own lives.
The workshop has been organized in the following places:
University of Ottawa, Canada
Dance House Stegi, Limassol, Cyprus
Light Moves Festival, Limerick, Ireland
Cie Mouvoir, Köln, Germany
Isadora Duncan Dance Center, Athens, Greece
MA Courses
Based on specific research topics, I have designed and taught unique courses MA courses such as:
Research seminar: Actual Performance Theories. Corporealities in Contemporary Performing Arts At University of Gent, 2015.
This seminar looks at the diverse ways the body is looked at in contemporary performance arts, dance in particular. It focuses on the paradigm shift from the 20th to the 21st century where the 'transgression of the body' which still remains a dominant paradigm is countered by new attitudes that often built on non-Western and more traditional performance cultures in which 'caring for the body' regains importance. This seminar builds on the insights of the book, The Ethics of Art. Ecological turns in the Performing Arts (2014).
Rewriting Distance. Tools for actors and directors to explore and relate to the actual spaces they inhabit and to integrate spoken word, movement and creative writing. At University of Ottawa, 2017.
In this course, the Rewriting Distance performance practice is shared which will allow the students to further develop both their performance skills and their skills to create and edit work, using the narratives that their daily environment offers them.
Course work consists of a daily physical and vocal warm up and training; explorative exercises that focus on one of the aspects of the practice, such as the exploration of space or the integration of movement and spoken word; the Rewriting Distance practice in different group constellations; creative writing and group discussions.
Performing Mourning. Laments in contemporary art. How to dialogue with those who are absent. Online Version. At University of Ottawa, 2019.
In this course, we use the Greek moiroloi - a living tradition of lamentations, still practiced in parts of rural Greece as a template to look at contemporary art practices that deal with mourning and grief.
The moiroloi are a starting point and a source of inspiration to create our own laments. This creation process is done in two parts: a creative writing practice and a performative practice in which we create short, solo performances, integrating elements from different disciplines (literature, music, visual arts).
Parallel to the creation of our own laments, we will explore how we can support each other's creative process through a peer-to-peer, dramaturgical accompaniment.
Mentor, coach, facilitator? None of these terms captures the essence of a creative dialogue and exchange between two equal partners. Where in the workshops, one of my main aims is to stimulate and support peer-to-peer exchange, the 'mentoring' happens in a one-on-one relationship, where the questions, concerns and desires of the individual artists are the starting point for a dialogue and exchange.
Double Program, Migros, Zürich, 2021-2020
Atlas project, Impulstanz, 2021-2019
Anghiari Dance Hub, 2021-2015
Biennale Dance College, Venice, 2020-2018
Interdisciplinary LAbO, Champ d'Action, Antwerp, 2017
Art Stations Foundation, Poznan, 2017
Project Danse et Dramaturgie, Théâtre Sévelin, Lausanne, 2015-2013
Werkstücke, Tanzquartier, Vienna, 2012
Choreoroam, Operaestate, Bassano del Grappa, 2011
Interrarium Project, Banff, 2011
Triptych, an exchange project between Operaestate, Bassano del Grappa; Circuit Est, Montréal and Dance Center, Vancouver, 2011-2010
Big Intensive, Sadler's Wells, London, 2008-2006
Exploratorium Project, Liverpool Institute of the Performing Arts, 2002.
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They subsequently dropped out of their studies to concentrate further on the band that would ultimately become Dream Theater. Though a number of lineup changes followed, the three original members remained together along with James LaBrie and Jordan Rudess until September 8, 2010 when Portnoy left the band. In October 2010, the band held auditions for a drummer to replace Portnoy. Mike Mangini was announced as the new permanent drummer on April 29, 2011.
The Astonishing is a rock opera, released as the thirteenth studio album and second concept album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater on January 29, 2016 through Roadrunner Records. The album's story was conceived by guitarist John Petrucci and its music was written by Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. Composer David Campbell was hired to assist with orchestrating the album's string lines and choirs. Recording was completed throughout 2015 at Cove City Sound Studios in Long Island, New York, with the exception of vocals, which were recorded in Canada. Mixing and sound engineering were performed by the band's longtime collaborator, Richard Chycki, with Petrucci producing.
Images and Words is the second studio album by American progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater, released on July 7, 1992 through Atco Records. It is the first Dream Theater release to feature James LaBrie on vocals. The album maintains its position as the band's most commercially successful studio album to date, and the song "Pull Me Under" has the distinction of being the only top 10 hit (radio or otherwise) the band has had to date.
Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory is the fifth studio album, released on October 26, 1999 through Elektra Records. It was recorded at BearTracks Studios in New York, where the band had previously recorded their second studio album Images and Words (1992) and the EP A Change of Seasons (1995). The album is the sequel to "Metropolis—Part I: "The Miracle and the Sleeper"", a song previously featured on the band's 1992 album Images and Words. It was also the first album to feature Jordan Rudess on keyboards, and the last for which John Myung wrote lyrics until A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011).


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Home Barca news Barcelona eager to land Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan
Barcelona eager to land Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan
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Gundogan has found the back of the net on two occasions.
According to The Telegraph, Barcelona are eager to land Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan. It has been added that the Spanish giants are showing interest in recruiting the German international this year.
The 32-year-old is having another decent campaign for Man City as he has produced a few influential displays at the center of Pep Guardiola's midfield.
The veteran midfielder has found the back of the net on two occasions and provided two assists in 25 matches this season across all competitions.
His current contract at the Bundesliga club is set to run out in the summer of 2023. Barca has got a chance to land him on the cheap this winter or on a free transfer at the end of this season.
Gundogan can do a bit of everything at the center of the park. He is a good tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to secure the ball back for his team in midfield.
He can strike the ball well from long range and has got the eye to play some decisive passes in the final third. Gundogan mainly operates as a box-to-box midfielder but can also play as a defensive midfielder or in the number position if asked to do so.
The German talent can even contribute by scoring and creating his fair share of goals going forward. Thus, Barcelona should give it their all in pursuit of Gundogan's services during this January transfer period as he ticks all the right boxes in terms of what they are looking for at the moment.
The Man City talent will inject more quality into Xavi's midfield department at the Nou Camp. He could even help the Catalan club compete for some top honours over the next few years.
At 32, Gundogan still has a few good years left in his locker to play at a high level. Therefore, Xavi would be wise to bring him on board before the transfer window slams shut in a couple of weeks' time.
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Q: Shortest decimal representations of rational numbers I want to to represent two numbers in A/B format,wWhere A and B are any integers. I want the decimal result in shortest format.
Examples:

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*The shortest decimal representation of 3/28 is "0.10(714285)".

*Decimal representation of 1/7 is "0.(142857)"
How can I do this with C#?

A: Hopefully, someone can convert this to C# code:
def get_decimal(a, b):
    result = str(a / b) + '.'
    r = a % b
    remainders = []
    while r not in remainders:
        remainders.append(r)
        result += str(10 * r / b)
        r = 10 * r % b
    return result

Some tests:
>>> get_decimal(1, 7)
'0.142857'
>>> get_decimal(10, 7)
'1.428571'
>>> get_decimal(3, 28)
'0.10714285'
>>> get_decimal(99099167, 990000000)
'0.100100168'

If you need the parentheses to indicate the repeating set of digits, then something like this:
def get_decimal(a, b):
    result = str(a / b) + '.'
    r = a % b
    remainders = []
    digits = []
    while r not in remainders:
        remainders.append(r)
        digits.append(str(10 * r / b))
        r = 10 * r % b
    start = remainders.index(r)
    result += ''.join(digits[0:start]) + '(' + ''.join(digits[start:]) + ')'
    return result

Some tests:
>>> get_decimal(1, 7)
'0.(142857)'
>>> get_decimal(10, 7)
'1.(428571)'
>>> get_decimal(3, 28)
'0.10(714285)'
>>> get_decimal(99099167, 990000000)
'0.1001001(68)'

A: I think you want to get result upto 2 decimal places...For this you can use
double result = 0.142857;
int decimalPlaces = 2;//for two decimal places
double multiplier = Math.Pow(10, Convert.ToDouble(decimalPlaces));
result =  Math.Ceiling(result * multiplier) / multiplier;


Well I have to admit my build did not end that way I wanted. I should have known better as I have attempted 2 other stirrings engines only 1 will run if you want to call it running. I started this build about a month age and got all the parts complete ready to run but it had diffrent ideas.
After some %#€£ words I made a change of direction with a little .
It's still a runner Dave, and should draw a lot of interest at the shows. Will be much easier to tend to as well, just hook up air and watch it go. I like it!!
Dave, nice one, you have things going round, and that's the idea. Stirling Engines can at times be stubborn about going, specially the first time, but once they are up and going they usually start without difficulty, first you have to get the b****y thing going.
Well she is ready for the show. I got the base done over the weekend and with a few tweaks done now she runs great.
Sorry I won't get to see it in person this year Dave. You always do such a nice job on your bases too. Very nice model and should be a real attention getter as well!!
Thanks Bill, I sure will miss you.
Really cool Dave. Can't wait to see it in person.
Looks great Dave and wish I could see it myself and I am sure it will get plenty of attention. By the way did you make the bevel gears for it also?
Don, no I payed for them. I have made gears before but no bevel gears. Going to miss you as well Don. Zee can't wait to see you it's been awhile.
See you at Cabin Fever!
Well, it worked like a champ when I saw it running during Cabin Fever. I looked at it several times. Great job !! I'll have to try and attempt one.
Well, it worked like a champ when I saw it running during Cabin Fever.
Yes! Made me want to build one.
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Èxit a qualsevol preu (títol original en anglès: Glengarry Glen Ross) és una pel·lícula dels Estats Units de James Foley estrenada el 1992. Ha estat doblada al català.

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Un executiu d'una important societat immobiliària anuncia als venedors una important reestructuració dels efectius. Els millors es quedaran i els hi confiaran la comercialització d'un lot de terrenys particularment cobejats, els altres seran purament i simplement despatxats: el millor venedor serà recompensat amb un Cadillac, el segon més eficient amb un joc de ganivets, i els que menys venguin seran acomiadats. Els venedors reaccionen de diferents formes a aquest repte, comencen a parar-se trampes, i a fer el que sigui necessari, incloent el robatori de les "fitxes" o "targetes de presentació" dels clients, ja que tots volen conservar el seu lloc.

Repartiment
 Al Pacino: Ricky Roma
 Jack Lemmon: Shelley Levene
 Alec Baldwin: Blake
 Ed Harris: Dave Moss
 Alan Arkin: George Aaronow
 Kevin Spacey: John Williamson
 Jonathan Pryce: James Lingk
 Bruce Altman: M. Spannel
 Paul Butler: el polícia
 Jude Ciccolella: el detectiu

Premis i nominacions

Premis
 1992: National Board of Review: Millor actor (Jack Lemon)
 1992: Copa Volpi en el Festival Internacional de Cinema de Venècia: Millor actor (Jack Lemmon)

Nominacions
 1992: Oscar al millor actor secundari (Al Pacino)
 1992: Globus d'Or al millor actor secundari (Al Pacino)

Crítica
"La grandesa dramàtica de Mamet es converteix en un esclat de cinema tan agressiu com airat. (...) L'obra mestra es completa amb el treball d'uns actors senzillament memorables."

Referències

Pel·lícules dels Estats Units del 1992
Pel·lícules de ficció criminal
Pel·lícules del 1992 doblades al català
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Do You Know The Secret Success Word?
One of my favorite personal development and success authors is Earl Nightingale. He became quite famous with an audio segment called The Strangest Secret in the World, and he published several other books and audio programs.
Yesterday I started reading his book title "Lead The Field." It contains 12 traits and factors that successful people have. The first chapter is about a secret success word. Can you guess what is it?
The secret success word is this one: attitude.
Successful people have a positive attitude towards life and their work. For instance, they don't waste time with intrigues and petty talk, they don't get discouraged by obstacles, they know that failing is part of the game, they don't have a problem admitting they are wrong if it happens, so on and so forth.
Earl call it a secret because many people would not include attitude in a list of traits or factors that lead to success. Instead they would include things such as intelligence, knowledge, contacts and so on.
And here's why this word is so important: despite not being included in such lists, in my opinion (and in Earl's too) attitude is more important than all other factors and traits.
That's because someone with the right attitude will be able to compensate for a lack of intelligence, lack of knowledge, lack of contacts and so on.
In fact if you think about it most people in strategic and important positions have very positive attitudes. Think about politicians like Barack Obama or Hilary Clinton. CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg or Larry Page. Television personalities like Oprah Winfrey or Jay Leno.
Bottom line: if you want to be more successful and want to work on something, work on your attitude!
I agree. A lot of people take on the wrong attitude when it comes to making money especially online.. Also if you don't really have the will to help others than you're also taking on the wrong attitude. The key is interaction and helping others also. Thanks for this post.
Earl Nightingale is amazing. Not only a great message, but his writing was tight and his vocal delivery smooth. I think anybody who speaks for money should listen to him for those things alone.
Lead the Field is excellent. You'll love it.
after reading your views i am feeling that, attitude is the one thing i was missing in my personality. i have much more time for research and development but i am wasting the time like the mads.
now i feels, i have to stay positive towards my attitude as well as my goal.
i have bookmarked your blog so that i can read this for my inspiration.
your blog is quite inspiring for me..
What I personally feel that SUCCESS is not a destination its the whole journey.
I found your post interesting as i was looking for such book,i really cant express this line as it has very broad and deep sense "if you want to be more successful and want to work on something, work on your attitude".Thanks for sharing.Great job!


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Warren Buffett's new auto dealership business isn't under any threat from Elon Musk or his Tesla distribution model, the billionaire said Tuesday.
Speaking to CNBC at a forum hosted by the National Automobile Dealers Association, J.D. Power and the New York International Auto Show, Buffett said he did not anticipate much of a threat from the electric car company's direct-to-consumer model because of Tesla's relatively small market.
"I would doubt if it picks up much steam," he said of the company's sales model. "What Tesla does with it, we'll find out. But I do not see the distribution system changing in any major way."
Berkshire Hathaway Automotive Chairman Larry Van Tuyl agreed, saying at a panel that he did not see Tesla as much of a threat to the network of 81 dealerships that he oversees.
"I don't see any serious volume potential there, and their pricing for what they build may be fine, but it's certainly at the upper end, so I just don't see it as a volume product," he said.
Buffett also dismissed the notion of an near-term takeover of self-driving cars, saying "I think it's a long way off and I don't think everybody will adopt it." The billionaire said that he would bet there is less than a 10 percent penetration rate for self-driving cars by 2030.
He did admit, however, that "if it's a safer way of driving, it's good for society and it's bad for our insurance business."
"I'd be very surprised if five years from now we aren't a whole lot bigger," he said.
Buffett acquired the Van Tuyl Group earlier this year, renaming the largest private chain of car dealers Berkshire Hathaway Automotive. Van Tuyl became the chairman of the unit when it was officially launched this month.
Van Tuyl told CNBC the group is largely looking at acquiring higher-volume U.S. targets that are reasonably priced.
"We like volume," he said later Tuesday at a panel, adding that the unit is also interested in acquiring real estate. He said the business is considering expanding out of its current 10 states, but will likely stay within the country.
Buffett said that any purchases will be made with a long-term outlook, so he is not worried about inflated prices from the strong car sales market this year.
"This is the beginning of a journey that will have no end," Buffett said in a March press release. "Cecil and Larry [Van Tuyl] have given us the ideal platform with which to build an auto dealership business that will be thriving and growing 50 and 100 years from now. The fun has just started."
Buffett originally announced his intention to buy the Van Tuyl Group on CNBC in October. At the time of the announcement, the business was No. 5 overall in U.S. auto dealerships, boasting about $9 billion in revenue.
Turning to his involvement in other recent business moves, Buffett said the planned merger between H.J. Heinz and Kraft Foods would not necessarily be the end of his food acquisitions.
"We would hope it would not be the last major transaction, but we would only do transactions that are friendly ... but there is no finish line," he said, adding that he has not discussed any potential targets with private equity firm 3G Capital.
"We may talk about different people's businesses, but it would probably be a question of somebody coming to us," he said.
He also addressed the situation in Europe, saying that a Greek exit from the euro zone "may not be a bad thing for the euro."
"The euro is not dead and it may never be dead," he said. "But it does have to work in greater harmonization of financial matters in its constituent countries."
Buffett said he doesn't have a bet on which way things will go in Europe.
The billionaire also answered questions about the nuclear talks with Iran. He stressed his belief that it is important Tehran never control nuclear weapons.
Turning to the U.S. economy, Buffett said he "wouldn't do much" if he were at the Federal Reserve.
"Things are working pretty well and I would be worried that if I raised rates significantly with negative interest rates in Europe, I would be very worried about what that would do to the flow of funds," he said.
Extrapolating on that point, Buffett said he thought it "would throw a big monkey wrench into things if we were to move rates up a lot." He added that the Fed still has a long road ahead for nursing the U.S. economy back to perfect health from the financial crisis.


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Black ice blamed for head-on crash on Perthshire road that left two in hospital
by Jamie Buchan
January 18 2020, 8.10am Updated: January 22 2020, 2.50pm
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Black ice may have caused a head-on crash on a rural Perthshire road that left two people in hospital.
The collision happened on the A984 between Dunkeld and Caputh on Friday morning.
Two taken to hospital after head-on two-vehicle crash closes Perthshire road
Both vehicles involved, a black Transit-style van and a white truck, were left extensively damaged.
Emergency services were scrambled to the scene just after 8am. Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance was also called in from its base at Perth airport.
It is understood firefighters had to cut one motorist from his vehicle.
The stretch, known as the Old Military Road, was closed for around three hours, causing lengthy detours for Perth-bound travellers.
Police were unable to provide details of either victim, or the extent of their injuries.
Locals said that the carriageway was thick with ice at the time of the accident.
Local councillor Grant Laing, who travels on the A984 regularly, said: "I really hope nobody was seriously hurt here.
"I thought the condition of the road was absolutely horrific this morning."
The SNP Strathtay councillor said: "I got up about 7.30am to take the dogs for a walk, and there was no frost on the car.
"By the time we got back to the car at about 8.15am, it was all frosted up.
"I was driving back at 15mph, but I could still feel the car getting away from me."
He said: "It's a reminder that conditions on the roads can get worse very quickly, even if it seems fine first thing in the morning."
The accident happened about a mile from Caputh. The road was closed off at the edge of the village, redirecting traffic along the B9099.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a two-vehicle accident on the A984 at 8.10am.
"There were two casualties. One was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and the other to Perth Royal Infirmary."
A fire service spokeswoman confirmed one crew attended to assist police.
A council gritter lorry also attended to treat the road while the vehicles were being recovered.
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Laudato Si' front and centre at Americas' climate summit
California Governor Jerry Brown told Climate Summit of the Americas delegates July 8 that Pope Francis' discussion of climate change as a moral issue is critical. Photo by Michael Swan
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TORONTO - California Governor Jerry Brown, in Toronto for the Climate Summit of the Americas, claims he is travelling with a copy of Pope Francis' environmental encyclical Laudato Si' and "going through it carefully."
"I like the language in it, which is not the language of markets," Brown told a press conference July 8, the first day of the two-day meeting of government and business leaders from across the Western hemisphere. "But it's the language of spirit, of metaphor, of poetry, of humanity."
The Climate Summit of the Americas brings together provincial, state, city and indigenous First Nations to propose specific commitments to reduce greenhouse gases ahead of the UN-sponsored talks involving national governments in Paris this December.
Brown, a one-time Jesuit novice, said the Pope's discussion of climate change as a moral issue is critical as the world tries to avoid catastrophic results. He has served as governor of 39 million Californians since 2011, after serving as governor from 1975 to 1983.
"What we're dealing with here is not just some market transaction. We're dealing with the future of humanity and how human beings live and treat one another, as well as other living things," he said. "And the Pope has really captured that spirit in the encyclical."
Brown wasn't the only leader at the summit to specifically reference the encyclical and Pope Francis. Chief Larry Sault of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation called Francis "one of my heroes" and a "climate change warrior."
Sault addressed the summit delegates wearing a ceremonial head dress representing the indigenous nations of North and South America, standing between two large screens displaying a quote from Laudato Si'.
"It is essential to show special care for indigenous communities and their cultural traditions. They are not merely one minority among others, but should be the principal dialogue partners, especially when large projects affecting their land are proposed," read the quote.
Acting on climate change is "a moral obligation," said Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
"The people in this country believe we have a responsibility," Wynne said.
Wynne did not hesitate to point out Canada's meagre national efforts dealing with climate change.
"We have done either nothing or too little," she said, pointing out that Canada is the world's ninth largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
"My country, Canada, was founded on the belief that we have more to gain together than we would apart," Wynne told delegates as she boasted about Ontario's plans to join with California and Quebec to form a cap-and-trade market for carbon emissions. Under the system industrial polluters pay for allowances to emit carbon and may sell unused allowances or permits to other industrial polluters.
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard called the cap-and-trade initiative of Ontario and Quebec "the most important initiative in Canada."
"Each time a new partner joins us it becomes more solid," he said.
Quebec has operated a cap-and-trade system along with California as part of the Western Climate Initiative since 2014.
Couillard framed the system as an opportunity for social justice, pointing out how Quebec government revenues from the cap-and-trade market are directed into a green fund used to support vulnerable communities.
"Let us reject this false choice between growth and the environment," said Couillard.
Wynne said she approaches climate change policies from the perspective of a grandmother.
"I can't abide them (her grandchildren) growing up and asking why our generation failed them," she said. "That's an abdication of responsibility."
In April the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences declared the Paris climate change summit "may be the last effective opportunity to negotiate arrangements that keep human-induced warming below 2 degrees C, and aim to stay well below 2 degrees C for safety, yet the current trajectory may well reach a devastating 4 degrees C or higher."
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To some to be healed by vibration may appear miraculous but of course it is the natural operation of a common mental and physical law of vibration. A superstitious or religious belief that the Lord spoke and it was done, or, a bigoted idea of the miraculous power of God could have produced the same effect.
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A Star Wars #15 Review – The Next Chapter
TITLE: Star Wars #15
AUTHOR: Jason Aaron
PENCILLER: Mike Mayhew
***For the last chapter in Obi-Wan's Journal, check out Star Wars #7.***
Mike Mayhew drawing actual characters in the Star Wars universe? Yes please!
Star Wars #15 brings us a new chapter in the journal of Obi-Wan Kenobi. A year has passed since the events of Star Wars #7, and the former Jedi Master continues to look after young Luke Skywalker from afar. When Luke is in a minor flying accident, and his Uncle Owen grounds him (literally), Obi-Wan goes to great lengths to get Luke back in the air. Meanwhile, Jabba the Hutt continues to search for the one who foiled his plans during the drought. Obi-Wan may not stay hidden for long.
Star Wars fans may remember Mike Mayhew as the artist on The Star Wars, the comic book adaptation of one of George Lucas' early drafts in the '70s. Mayhew's photorealistic style is beautiful. He made the characters, who were ultimately never meant to be seen, come to life as if we were somehow watching an alternate version of the original movie. The only major flaw I find in his work is that his characters can go over the top with their expressions, and venture into cartoony territory. We get some of that here. But it almost doesn't matter, considering how gorgeous things are.
For instance, there's a panel on page 5 that shows us Luke in the cockpit of his family's T-16 Skyhopper. The sheer joy on his face, along with the superficial similarities to Mark Hamill in A New Hope, are enough to make you buy this kid as a young Luke Skywalker. As such, you're immediately draw into the issue. I can't understate how important this one panel is to the integrity of the entire story. You're invested in him instantly. And as a bonus, we get a shot of a young Biggs Darklighter.
But just two pages later, things get cartoony in a shot of Owen getting angry with his nephew, and Luke crossing his arms in defiance. It's an interesting trade off, but the upside makes it worthwhile.
Mayhew's Obi-Wan Kenobi doesn't look like Ewan McGregor or Alec Guinness, but still manages to evoke the charm of the former, and the wisdom of the latter. As such, he's believable. As was the case last time, we only get one lightsaber shot, and it's used toward the end. This is appreciated, not just because of creators relying too heavily on the lightsaber, but because this issue presents an ample opportunity to utilize it. At about the halfway point, we get a gorgeous two-page spread depicting a fight between Obi-Wan and a bunch of Tusken Raiders. If ever there was a good excuse to whip out the lightsaber, this is it. Instead, our creators show restraint, and show us Obi-Wan doesn't need the lightsaber to be a formidable opponent. I wish we saw this kind of thing more often. It beats the hell out of the lightsaber frenzy we saw in issue #12.
I've had my share of bones to pick with Jason Aaron's choices in this series. But these Obi-Wan journal issues have been fantastic. There's so much potential for great storytelling here. Aaron uses this issue to give us a firsthand look at the dynamic between Obi-Wan and Owen Lars. It's a fine supplement to A New Hope, and is consistent with what we saw from both characters in the film.
As evidenced by how we close this issue, this won't be the last time we open the journal. As for Mike Mayhew, here's hoping he comes back to Star Wars again in the near future. He's got an entire galaxy left to explore.
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AGA elects new board
Published on: Apr 09, 2003
By: Rona Coster
The Aruba Gastronomic Association met this week to elect a new board. Outgoing President Raoul Henriquez, he owns Chez Mathilde restaurant and has recently taken over the island's franchise for Burger King, stepped aside allowing Hubert Solagnier, of Amazonia Churrascaria to take over.
It was a very tight race with three excellent candidates expressing their wish to fill the President's shoes. Gerry Mans, Director of Food & Beverage, La Cabana All Suite Resort was also in the running, yet a photo-finish helped establish the beginning of Hubert's AGA career as the head of that organization. Roy Leitch, Waterfront Crabhouse was unanimously elected Vice President while Ann Brown, Director of Operations, Tierra del Sol, maintained her position as treasurer. Douglass Markus, Cuba's Cookin' is now the organization's secretary and the board members, Gerry Mans, John Chemaly Jr., Valentino's and Gilbert Dijkoff, Aqua Grill, concluded the list of just-elected officials. Coordinator Fern Pochettino, is the one running the organization on a daily basis. She oversees the dine-around programs and also the marketing and the promotion of Aruba as a gourmet travel destination.
Joyce Bartels-Daal, the former head of the Aruba Quality Foundation was recently hired by AGA as a consultant. Joyce's organization will conduct bi-annual quality inspections at the island's restaurants and will submit detailed reports about her dining experiences in an effort to continuously improve service and product. Those inspections were previously conducted by an overseas firm, once a year. Local restaurants, members of AGA, had to maintain certain standards in order to belong. Now with a local company available to monitor standards, the restaurants will enjoy more frequent visits, converting the reports into learning opportunities for owners, kitchen and dining room staffers. New president Hubert Solagnier has 25 years of restaurant experience on the island and a passion for Harley Davidson's. John Chemaly Jr. is a first-time board member; he is a busy executive at Codemsa, the island's largest building materials store, besides running Valentino's. Gilbert, also a fresh face on the board is running Aqua Grille.


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Armstrong Wood Flooring Spin-off Moves to New Headquarters
West Hempfield Township, PA – Armstrong Industries wood flooring business, which spun off from Armstrong Industries in a $100 million deal in December 2018, will establish its own headquarters in West Hempfield Township, PA, a few miles from the Lancaster headquarters of its former parent. The deal, which closed in January 2019, leaves the luxury vinyl tile and other non-wood flooring business with Armstrong.
In the portfolio of American Industrial Partners (AIP) and operating as AHF Products, it manufactures solid and engineered hardwood flooring products. With sales of $390 million, it employs 1,780 at 6 manufacturing sites and one distribution center in the U.S. American Industrial Partners is the same entity that acquired Armstrong's cabinet businesses and which last year acquired Elkay Cabinets. The headquarters relocation is expected to create nearly 70 jobs, according to the office of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolfe, which announced the news.
"This expansion by AHF demonstrates what so many manufacturers in Lancaster County and across Pennsylvania are finding – that this commonwealth is the best place for a manufacturing company to grow," said Governor Wolf. AHF plans to invest at least $985,000 into the project, which is expected to bring over 69 jobs from the former Armstrong floor business, and create 68 new ones within three years.
"We are delighted to continue our operations here," said Brian Carson, president and CEO of AHF Products. AHF received a $150,000 Pennsylvania First grant from Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development. The Governor's office Action Team, which reports directly to the governor and works with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania, coordinated, along with the Economic Development Company of Lancaster.
AHF manufactures solid and engineered hardwood flooring products that are sold through full-line flooring distributors, big box home centers, national flooring retailers, and hardwood specialty distributors under the brand names of Armstrong, Bruce, Capella, Homerwood, Robbins, and T. Morton. The company is headquartered in Lancaster with manufacturing operations across the United States.


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Alternative Title: Republic of Kiribati
Kiribati, officially Republic of Kiribati, island country in the central Pacific Ocean. The 33 islands of Kiribati, of which only 20 are inhabited, are scattered over a vast area of ocean. Kiribati extends 1,800 miles (2,900 km) eastward from the 16 Gilbert Islands, where the population is concentrated, to the Line Islands, of which 3 are inhabited. In between lie the islands of the Phoenix group, which have no permanent population. Total land area is 313 square miles (811 square km).
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The capital and government centres are at Ambo, Bairiki, and Betio, all islets of South Tarawa in the northern Gilberts. Kiribati and Tuvalu were formerly joined as the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony. The name Kiribati is the local rendition of Gilberts in the Gilbertese, or I-Kiribati, language, which has 13 sounds; ti is pronounced /s/ or like the word see—thus Kiribati, pronounced "Ki-ri-bas."
A few of the islands are compact with fringing reefs, but most are atolls. The largest atoll (and one of the largest in the world) is Kiritimati (Christmas) Atoll in the Line group, which has a land area of 150 square miles (388 square km) and accounts for almost half of the country's total area. Kiritimati was used for U.S. and British nuclear weapons testing in the 1960s; it now has a large coconut plantation and fish farms as well as several satellite telemetry stations. Banaba reaches 285 feet (87 metres) above sea level, the highest point in Kiribati. Its rich layer of phosphate was exhausted by mining from 1900 to 1979, and it is now sparsely inhabited. The rest of the atolls rise no higher than some 26 feet (8 metres), making them vulnerable to changes in ocean surface levels. By 1999 two unpopulated islets had been covered by the sea; the threat of rising sea levels, a theoretical result of global warming, would be disastrous for the islands of Kiribati. Average precipitation in the Gilbert group ranges from 120 inches (3,000 mm) in the north to 40 inches (1,000 mm) in the south, though all of the islands experience periodic droughts. Most rain falls in the season of westerly winds, from November through March; from April to October, northeast trade winds prevail. Temperatures are usually in the range of 80 to 90 °F (27 to 32 °C).
Coconut palms dominate the landscape on each island. Together with the products of the reef and the ocean, coconuts are the major contributors to village diet—not only the nuts themselves but also the sap. The gathered sap, or toddy, is used in cooking and as a sweet beverage; fermented, it becomes an intoxicating drink. Breadfruit and pandanus also are grown. Cyrtosperma chamissonis, a coarse tarolike plant, can be cultivated in pits, but plants such as taro, bananas, and sweet potatoes are scarce. Pigs and chickens are raised.
Pandanus trees on Arorae, Kiribati Milt and Joan Mann/CameraMann International
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The people are Micronesian, and the vast majority speak Gilbertese (or I-Kiribati). English, which is the official language, is also widely spoken, especially on Tarawa. More than half of the population is Roman Catholic, and most of the rest is Kiribati Protestant (Congregational). There are small minorities of Mormon and Bahāʾī followers.
Kiribati: Ethnic composition Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Kiribati: Religious affiliation Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
For many years the population of most islands has remained fairly static because of migration to the rapidly growing urban centres of South Tarawa, where more than two-fifths of the population lives. South Tarawa, including Betio, the port and commercial centre of Tarawa, has an extremely high population density. Most people live in single-story accommodations. The rural population of Kiribati lives in villages dominated by Western-style churches and large open-sided thatched meetinghouses. Houses of Western-style construction are seen on outer islands and are common on Tarawa.
Kiribati: Urban-rural Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Kiribati: Age breakdown Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Until 1979, when Banaba's deposit of phosphate rock was exhausted, Kiribati's economy depended heavily on the export of that mineral. Before the cessation of mining, a large reserve fund was accumulated; the interest now contributes to government revenue. Other revenue earners are copra, mostly produced in the village economy, and license fees from foreign fishing fleets, including a special tuna-fishing agreement with the European Union. Commercial seaweed farming has become an important economic activity.
An Exclusive Economic Zone of 1,350,000 square miles (3,500,000 square km) is claimed. A small manufacturing sector produces clothing, furniture, and beverages for domestic consumption and sea salt for export. The country's proximity to the Equator makes it a desirable location for satellite telemetry and spacecraft-launching facilities; several national and transnational space authorities have built or have proposed building facilities on the islands or in surrounding waters. Such projects bring capital, additional employment, and infrastructure improvements, but Kiribati continues to depend on foreign aid for most capital and development expenditure. Food accounts for about one-third of all imports, most of which come from Australia, Japan, and Singapore; Japan and Thailand are the major export destinations. Although South Tarawa has an extensive wage economy, most of the people living on outer islands are subsistence farmers with small incomes from copra, fishing, or handicrafts. These are supplemented by remittances from relatives working elsewhere. Interisland shipping is provided by the government, and most islands are linked by a domestic air service. Tarawa and Kiritimati have major airports.
Kiribati: Major import sources Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Kiribati has a president elected by the populace from among three or four candidates chosen by and from members of the national legislature, the unicameral House of Assembly (Maneaba ni Maungatabu). The president can serve up to three terms of four years each, but terms may be cut short by a vote of the legislature. The House of Assembly has 42 members—40 elected; 1 appointed from the expatriate Banaban community on Rabi Island in Fiji; and the attorney general, who serves as an ex officio member—who serve four-year terms. The president chooses up to 10 cabinet ministers from the legislature, and they remain responsible to it. Local government is through elected island councils.
Primary education is compulsory, and selected pupils attend government- or church-run secondary schools. Kiribati conducts its own technical and teacher training, and the University of the South Pacific operates a centre on Tarawa that offers degree and certificate programs, but other higher education opportunities must be pursued overseas. There are hospitals on Tarawa and Kiritimati and clinics on all of the inhabited islands.
Kiribati society remains conservative and resistant to change; ties to family and traditional land remain strong, and conspicuous displays of individual achievement or wealth are discouraged. The building and racing of sailing canoes is a common pastime. Musical composition and dancing in customary styles are regarded as art forms and are the basis of widespread competition. Volleyball and football (soccer) are popular sports.
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Republic of Kiribati1
unitary republic with one legislative house (House of Assembly [462])
Head of state and government
President: Taneti Maamau
Seats of government
islet villages of Bairiki (executive), Ambo (legislative), Betio (judicial) on South Tarawa
Official religion
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(2018 est.) 114,100
Population rank
(2018) 194
Population projection 2030
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Total area (sq km)
Density: persons per sq mi
(2018) 407.5
Density: persons per sq km
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Urban: (2018) 54.1%
Rural: (2018) 45.9%
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Female: (2017) 69.1 years
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Female: not available
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GNI per capita (U.S.$)
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1Ribaberikin Kiribati in Gilbertese (also known as I-Kiribati).
2Includes two nonelective members.
Official Tourism Site of Kiribati
Central Intelligence Agency - The World Factbook - Kiribati
Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Kiribati Island
Kiribati - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
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Cheap move on the first edit: settings weren't quite perfect and there was a lot of saturation for the lights so I went black and white to avoid any difficult manipulation of colours. It looked cool black and white, City and Colour's mournful music lends itself to that, but I quite like how muted the second edit became. It translates a certain sense of yearning that I think the previous version lacks. Black and white is only effective when it is, can't be trusted to save the day all on its own.
Conversely, I think I might just prefer this black and white edit to the colour original. I went for really vibrant and warm colours first time around to suggest some sort of sense or urgency or intensity…but while City and Colour are intense they certainly aren't urgent. The thick blacks and high contrast in the black and white version communicates a certain sense of weight which I think compliments the earnest expression on Dallas' face.
As a rule I avoid portrait orientation for two reasons: firstly, I'm really, really bad at it. Secondly, I work in editorial and the internet is horizontal so it's redundant to produce vertical visual content. No matter how pleasing the alliteration is. I do like this shot though. The focus on the drinks and Dallas in some sweet bokeh reaffirms why the 50mm 1.8 is still the best piece of kit you'll ever buy. I like both, but gun to my head there's something about the cooler colour temperature and muted saturation that I really like.
Probably goes back to that sense of melancholy that City and Colour do so well. Can you see a theme here?
Similar to some of the previous edits this became an exercise in colour temperatures and playing about with saturation. The band brought a pretty wonderful light show with them so all that atmosphere is down to their production and the incredible songs. I'm just an idiot with some glass and a button. I can't take any credit for that. These feel like a story of two halves, the first version feels more hopeful due to the warm colours which I quite like, but there's something so crisp and cool about the second version that appeals to me too. I guess it all depends how sad you are that day what one seems better.
I wish those drinks weren't there, but I refuse to clone stuff out. That's against the spirit of photo-journalism. But I do love this photo. I'm really proud of it. A good friend even bought a print of it. Nuts. And wonderful.
Hands down I prefer the new edit of this. Interestingly, it's the first time I've ever used negative clarity and it makes the picture look softer, but I like how that gels with the silhouette of Dallas. The first version is only really notable for the nice lens flare, but it doesn't particularly translate any real emotion like the second one which feels really cold and sad. Which is the idea with silhouette shots I guess, provoke a sense of mystery and dissatisfaction with shadows. I still wish those drinks weren't there though.
So that's that…a wee look at 5 photos from shooting the fantastic City and Colour earlier in the year reassessed. You can go look at more of the photos and the review I did for work if you fancy it by clicking here. Or not. Or whatever.


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Spanish MoD signs deal to procure three Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft
The order covers associated support in terms of spares, ground support equipment, training, and in-service support.
A330 MRTT Spanish Air Force. Credit: CPL Ben Dempster / © Commonwealth of Australia
The Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a formal order with Airbus for the procurement of three A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft.
Under the agreement, the handover of the first transport configuration aircraft will take place after its conversion in 2024.
According to Airbus, delivery of the first fully converted aircraft is expected in 2023, with the final unit's delivery scheduled for 2025.
Airbus noted that the latest order covers related support such as spares, ground support equipment, training and in-service support for the contract's lifetime.
The aircraft is acquired from Iberia.
It will be converted into military tanker transport at the defence company's Spanish headquarters in Getafe.
The MRTT aircraft will be equipped with an advanced hose and drogue refuelling system, as well as a medical evacuation kit.
Spanish Air Force 45 Wing, based in Torrejón Air Base in Madrid, Spain, will operate the A330 MRTT fleet.
Airbus Military Aircraft executive vice-president Jean-Brice Dumont said: "With the addition of A330 MRTT to its fleet, the Spanish Air Force acquires a key and proven new capability, that will enhance and support overseas operations, as well as medevac missions, on which the aircraft played a key role during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis worldwide."
The A330 MRTT is a new generation, combat-proven aircraft manufactured by Airbus. It is derived from 111t basic fuel capacity A330-200 airliner.
It can also be used as a dedicated transport aircraft that can accommodate up to 300 troops or a payload of approximately 45t.
Furthermore, the MRTT aircraft can easily be converted to carry light and intensive care stations for medical evacuation purposes.
The A330 MRTT has so far achieved more than 250,000 flight hours.
To date, Airbus has made 51 A330 MRTT deliveries to 13 customers.
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Our bodies often know things before our conscious minds will admit them. Georgina can't stomach the situation with her husband. Her body is trying to tell her that, but she's not ready to listen. He's stealing her energy, but since she refuses to see it, her body has to suffer.