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10 Best Jazz Albums for beginners
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Oh jazz, you magnificent and beautiful genre. Youre having a bit of a cool-kid comeback, arent you, with all those young, hip cats toying with your sounds and messing with your traditions. Good, I say, because youre a genre thats incredibly unique and, as a result, seemingly difficult to get into for some. Weve all been there. Jazz? Nah, I dont listen to that unless Im at the dentist or in an elevator. Fuck Kenny G and his majestic curls. Jazz deserves more than being relegated to uncomfortable situations. It deserves to be consumed by anyone and everyone willing to open their ears and feel what often isnt being said but played.
Thats where this list can help. As a jazz lover myself, but nothing close to what Id call a proper aficionado, I reached out to my close friend and gifted jazz musician, Ryan Kowal, to help compile this list and share his insight. Dude is a seriously talented composer, vibraphonist, drummer, pianist, etc., and you should check out his music on his website. And you should listen to these albums. If not all of them, at least one or two. Jazz is more than filler noise used to drown out the anxiety that comes when youre praying to the dental gods for no cavities. Its also more than a genre for uptight folks whod sooner tell you why you should listen to one artist over another.
Lets cut the bullshit, embrace the genre, and just listen to some of the best jazz albums ever recorded.
While I personally fell in love with John Coltranes music throughPlays The BluesandBlue Train(my two favorites of his, fight me),A Love Supremeis undeniably the mans masterpiece (though Id argue he has a handful). Its the prototype for spiritual jazz, a subgenre that touches on exactly what youd think with that name: spirituality. However, theres nothing overtly religious or preachy here, merely a man expressing his faith through movements, chants, and downright gorgeous musicianship. To listen to this album is to be instantly blessed by some of the most beautiful music ever composed.A Love Supremeis one of those infallible records thateveryoneshould hear and grow to appreciate, no matter your musical preference. You may not find god after listening to it, but youwillfind Coltrane, ya dig?
Ryan Kowal:As a jazz musician, playing and recording versions of others songs and albums is tradition. Within this tradition there are a few songs and albums that are off limits for this practice because of the impact and scope of the original.A Love Supremeis on the top of that list.
Were putting our money where our mouth is. You need this album in your life: Buy this albumin the Vinyl Me, Please store.
Another absolute monster and master of the genre, Miles Davis has a discography you could study for years. But its impossible to overlook the sweeping brilliance of Kind of Blue as both a rite of passage and an easily digestible entry point for newcomers. And thats mostly because everything on here sounds so tightly composed and performed, which makes sense when you look at Davis band. Dude had two of the greatest sax players ever in his cornerColtrane and Julian Cannonball Adderleyin addition to pianist Bill Evans, who co-wrote two tracks on Kind of Blue and earned his own spot a little later on this list. With such powerhouses on his side, Davis conjured the best out of his squad while leading one of the most important pieces of American music ever created, regardless of genre.
RK: This may be the most popular jazz album of all time. It deserves that spot, because the playing, composition, feel, and atmosphere make it one of the most focused, deliberate, and intelligent pieces of art in history.
Were putting our money where our mouth is. You need this album in your life: Buy this album in the Vinyl Me, Please store.
As soon as the title track opens the album, you know youre in for something different with Return to Forever. Its like a slow walk into the afterlife, calm and gorgeous, before eventually giving way to rich, textured layers of sound. Chick Coreas music and keyboard wizardry, which I heard around the time I was introduced to Coltrane, has always struck me as fully enveloping. As a result, it cries out not only for a proper audio setup but perhaps a quiet evening and top-notch headphones. Not only that, but being segueing from epic closer Sometime Ago – La Fiesta right back into Return to Forever is truly stunning. The layers breathing through each and every track are worthy of hours of exploration, especially when singer Flora Purim steals the show throughout the flourishes of What Game Shall We Play Today.
RK: The first element that sticks out to me is the way that percussionist Airto Moreira applies unconventional patterns to the drumset. If that doesnt hook you; the soloing, amazing songwriting, and beautiful Brazilian vocalist Flora Purim will.
The oldest album on this list (it dropped in 1954), Chet Baker Sings is probably the most accessible, too. Oh, and its definitely the coolest. Dudes swagger was on another level, as was his effortless approach to the trumpet and the mic. This is actually his debut as a vocalist following a number of records focused on his talents with his brass instrument of choice. Theres still plenty of trumpet on here, but the then-mid-20s artist puts his super-smooth and light vocals at the forefront, delivering classic turns of equally classic standards including My Funny Valentine, Like Someone in Love, and There Will Never Be Another You. Snap your fingers, grab some red wine or tea, and dim the lights. There, now youre ready for Chet Baker Sings.
RK: Chets singing and trumpet playing make you feel warm inside. His feel and tone are unparalleled. Cocktail parties be warned, Mr. Baker is setting the mood.
Iron Man, one of many posthumous Eric Dolphy compilations (he died at age 36), was my proper introduction into this particular jazz giant. And while I wouldnt steer anyone away for grabbing a copy of it, youd be wiser to snag Out to Lunch! first. Similar to several other albums on this list, this record seamlessly combines the difficult with the simple, allowing ears of all kinds to take it in, digest it, and grow to love what theyre hearing. Theres something to seemingly straightforward playing and compositions that makes them so endearing, not because theyre instantly engaging but because there are so many layers. Consider Richard Davis horror movie-ready bass on Hat and Beard, Bobby Hutchersons vibraphone madness on the title track, and the WTF moments of all-out weirdness on Straight Up and Down.
RK: This is on my list of best albums of all time, not only in the jazz idiom. Dolphys compositions, solo forms, and instrumentation are the perfect balance of straight-ahead jazz with some out-there tendencies (hence the name).
Anthony Braxton – The Montreaux/Berlin Concerts
Alright, yall, lets get a little weird. Youre about nine minutes into Z Wbn D38 before bam! everyone swings into the mix with Braxtons squawking sax leading the assault. This live recording from 1975 and 76 isnt exactly for the faint of heart, making it one you should definitely consider if youre down to dive into something more avant-garde. But just because the playing on here gets wild doesnt mean you cant sit with it nor enjoy it; quite the opposite actually. Theres so much going on throughout these recordings that youd be hard-pressed to understand whats happening after five listens, never mind the first. There are some artists whose music is best heard in a live setting, and Braxton is definitely one of em. This is some transcendent playing (the freakouts on 84 Kelvin – G? Come on!), and youd do well to venture into Braxtons territory.
RK: Anthony Braxton and band were in top form when these concerts were recorded. The mixture of modern classical with jazz, coupled with a new notation and rules about how to play music, make these concerts a must listen to all musicophiles.
Speak No Evil is another one of those supergroup-esque recordings from jazzs mid-1960s golden era. With the almighty Wayne Shorter and his sax steering the ship, we hear Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Freddie Hubbard, and Elvin Jones at the same damn time. This is a murderers row of players, a quintet of giants, all absolutely killing it. And the thing is, it all sounds so natural and, as Ive said several times in this article, effortless that newcomers wont feel burdened down by abstract ideas or experimentation. Speak No Evil is a timeless classic because even as it pushed the boundaries of jazz, it did so without pretension or fluff, just equally stunning compositions and playing (the ballad Infant Eyes, especially). If you want to hear some real smart-guy shit on this album, peep Murray Horwitzs take.
RK: Wayne Shorter is one of the greatest composers to come out of the jazz genre. This album features some of his most well-known and interesting compositions. His songs are deceptively hard to perform, but the musicians on this recording bring them to life, seemingly effortlessly.
Bill Evans – The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961
Given that Bill Evans is both a pianist and the bandleader in this scenario, his work on the keys clearly takes precedence. Hes also only joined by two other players, drummer Paul Motian and bassist Scott LaFaro, who supply the foundation for Evans to show off his immense talent. And sure enough, he has plenty of opportunities to shine on this three-disc live collection recorded at the historic Village Vanguard in New York. But this is more about how he, Motian, and LaFaro gel so seamlessly, whether theyre delivering dreamy takes on standards like My Foolish Heart or tearing through Miles Davis covers (Solar and Milestones). Those elements help to make this collection so palatable and easy to listen to, which of course helps when youre committing to this much music in one sitting.
RK: Bill Evans changed the way a piano trio operated. The drums and bass had equal say in terms of melody, phrasing, and form. This trio is one of the best ever recorded, primarily because they play as one instrument.
To appreciate and understand Thelonious Monks playing and compositions, you dont need to look any further than Brilliant Corners. He puts it all out there on these five songs, from his stubbornness on the opener/title track (it was pieced together from over two dozen takes) to his outright playfulness (he added the celesta to ballad Pannonica after stumbling across it in the studio). And its really Pannonica thats the most immediately gripping, thanks to Monks addition of the dreamy celesta and Sonny Rollins simply lovely sax work. The slow-moving track captures Monks genius with a hint of youthful wonder, and it makes more difficult tunes (like the aforementioned opener) a bit easier to grasp. The same goes for Bemsha Swing, which is perfection and pure ear candy. If Pannonica somehow doesnt do it for youthough I truly believe it willlisten to Bemsha Swing with a side of coffee. Oh, and that Hat and Beard joint by Dolphy I shouted out earlier? It was dedicated to Monk and his love of hats.
RK: Monks angular piano and complex compositions make this album a classic. His style is instantly recognizable and is both pleasant and an assault to the ear all at once. His music is still influencing modern styles of jazz more than 30 years after his death.
The Shape of Jazz to Come is deceptive in name. By that, I mean its title will likely leave you feeling like, Holy shit, this must be one difficult album to listen to. And while that can be true at times, its also extremely palatable to anyone ready to season their ears with songs that changed the way jazz was composed. You know, hence the album name, which points to how the genre would be shifted and toyed with over the coming years. To call Ornette Coleman a pioneer almost feels too easy, though thats exactly what he waseven up until his passing in 2015. And to think he released this in 1959! While I suggest listening to it all the way through, queue up Peace if you need a taster. It splits the difference between out-there mayhem and low-key beauty, especially those last 90 seconds. Play it now and youll get it. Youll also have a talking point in any conversation about Refused if, you know, you have conversations about them.
RK: Anyone looking to get into jazz needs to listen to Ornette Coleman. His approach to form in music changed the course of music history. Before Coleman, most songs were based on chords and forms, which he did away with. The melody was the central focus and everything else could be shifted.
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Q: install emacs 24.4 error on mint I followed this link. But got error, how to fix?
$ sudo apt-get build-dep emacs24
[sudo] password for oracle:
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
E: Unable to find a source package for emacs24

$ cat /etc/apt/sources.list
#deb cdrom:[Linux Mint 17 _Qiana_ - Release amd64 20140530]/ trusty contrib main non-free
  deb http://packages.linuxmint.com qiana main upstream import
           deb http://extra.linuxmint.com qiana main
           deb http://mirror.nexcess.net/ubuntu trusty main restricted universe multiverse
           deb http://mirror.nexcess.net/ubuntu trusty-updates main restricted universe multiverse
           deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty-security main restricted universe multiverse
           deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu/ trusty partner

A: This is from my recipe for Travis CI:
sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:cassou/emacs
sudo apt-get update -qq
sudo apt-get install -qq emacs24

Might be useful.

A: Open the software-sources application, and click "Enable source code repositories"
Then try again.

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Superman III 4.10: Oh, It's You
November 29, 2022 Superman IIIbad manners, casual, fireDanny Horn
The situation could hardly be worse. An enormous chemical plant out in the middle of somewhere has burst into flames in all directions, with fire and smoke pouring out of every window it can find. Firefighters are crawling all over the scene, spraying their hoses at everything that looks hot, and the fire just keeps on burning anyway; I'm not sure it's even noticed.
There are workers trapped on the roof, scurrying haplessly from one bad outcome to another, and there doesn't seem to be anything we can do. "Get me the number three ladder truck in here!" the fire chief hollers, and one of his men counters, "It won't reach!" I don't know why they didn't bring the truck with the tall ladders on this trip; this town needs taller ladders or shorter factories.
And then an omnipotent space angel materializes behind the fire chief, wearing a circus acrobat suit. "Chief, how can I help?" it booms, raw power sizzling from every pore.
"Get this man a helmet!" the chief shouts, and then turns and recognizes what's next to him. "Oh, it's you," he says.
So I don't know, call me crazy, but I like it when people treat Superman like he's something special. This is for all intents and purposes the Outstretched Hand of an Ever-Loving God, appearing beside the fire chief at his moment of greatest need to perform supernatural miracles in order to accomplish what is technically the chief's actual job. I would think he'd muster up a little more enthusiasm. The chief even takes a step forward and starts shouting orders at his men again, like he's already forgotten Superman stopped by.
This is a real change from the way that Superman was treated in the first movie, when he was brand new and everyone was just getting used to him. The citizens of 1978 Metropolis knew how to appreciate a mythological event; every time he appeared in public, you'd get a bunch of reaction shots from amazed onlookers, clearly incorporating new information into their worldview in real time. People would point, and gather in little bunches to murmur and gossip with each other, and generally indicate to the audience that this was a turning point in the history of humankind.
And now it seems like Superman's actually a bit of a nuisance, as far as the white-coat in the acid room is concerned. This character's name is Dr. McClean, which amuses me but I don't know why, and he is unbelievably casual about the sudden appearance of a superpowered celebrity in his office.
Superman: Sir? You'd better get out of here now; I'll show you the quickest way.
McClean: Go and look after the others. I can't leave here.
Superman: Why not?
McClean: I've got to stay and look after those. (gestures at the acid) That's concentrated beltric acid. If that stuff heats up over 180 degrees, we've got a crisis on our hands that'll make this fire look like a Sunday school picnic.
But the fire is the crisis, it's the same crisis, and you're standing right in the middle of it. What could he possibly mean? How would it help, for him to stay in the room and choke on smoke? Is he friends with the acid, and it's less likely to blow up if he's in the room?
And who the hell talks to Superman like that, especially when you're in the middle of terrible danger that he has been specifically summoned at short notice from the pearly gates of Heaven to rescue you from?
The correct protocol in these instances is as follows: Oh, Superman, thank god you're here, I've got some high-maintenance diva acid in the other room, and it's being a real drama queen about the temperature. You've got to help us, you're our only hope, and so on. You know the kind of thing.
"Go and look after the others," indeed. I never heard of such a thing. I don't usually get upset like this over fictional bad manners, but this is a level of disrespect that I don't think Superman should have to deal with in his very first action sequence in the movie.
Now, I do understand, from a strictly in-universe point of view, that people might start to take Superman's presence for granted. It's been five years since he was first revealed to the world, and since then, he's presumably been saving stuff pretty much non-stop. People can get used to a lot of things, and there's probably a daily column in the newspaper that just lists all of the crimes and disasters that Superman took care of on the previous day. It's probably the most boring column in the paper by this point, published on page 6 and mostly ignored.
In fact, it's possible that this chemical factory has such piss-poor fire safety planning because if anything goes wrong, they know that Superman will show up; he's probably incentivizing management cutting corners on costly safety programs because he's willing to show up for free and save the day.
But from the audience's point of view, we haven't seen Superman in a couple of years, and it's a little deflating to return to Metropolis and find people treating our hero like a maintenance man.
And it really doesn't help that there are three shots early in the sequence where you can clearly see the wires lowering Christopher Reeve to the ground. This simply didn't happen in the earlier films, because Richard Donner was utterly obsessed with nailing the illusion of unaided flight. He made the flight effects team redo shot after shot for months, until he got a result that looked effortless. That approach got Donner fired, so I understand why Richard Lester isn't pushing his luck, but when your movie's release date is three weeks after Return of the Jedi, it's a bad idea to make your effects visibly worse than your last movie.
The problem with all of these landing shots is that the camera is set well back, to get the entire landing in one take. We see the location, with the chief shouting orders and the firefighters busily unrolling the hose, and in the background, Superman emerges from the top of the frame and slowly touches down. Even if you couldn't see the wires, the shot looks exactly like what it is: a man being carefully lowered to the ground. It's awful.
For the actual flying scenes, Lester decided to drop the "Zoptics" flight system, the clever dual-camera system that allowed Donner to shoot Superman soaring across the screen against a moving background. In this sequence, there are three shots of Superman zooming away to find a water supply, and they are extremely basic.
First, we see a little Superman moving across a stationary long shot of the surrounding area…
Then there's a straight-ahead shot of him moving through the air, cape flapping, against a front projection of the countryside zooming by…
And finally another shot of Superman flying across a static shot of a lake.
There's nothing particularly wrong with these shots, except how boring they are compared to the previous films. They get the plot point across to the audience, but without any real inspiration or beauty. This is Superman as the Salkinds always wanted him: just good enough that he wouldn't be laughed out of the theater.
So what we've got here is a diminished mythological hero, like Samson halfway through a haircut. He can put out the fire and get those acid jars to quiet down and go back to sleep, but this is just another day at the office for him. Nobody is particularly impressed, and to be honest, it's a relief to get it over with, and move on to the next part of the movie.
4.11: Meanwhile, in 1983
The state policeman gets one of the least funny jokes in the movie: "I mean, that fire, it's spreading like wild… fire." This is immediately followed by an unforgivably clunky bit of exposition: "That's not just a building, that's a chemical plant! You know what I mean? It's like, uh… like chemicals!" He's played by Shane Rimmer, one of those twinkly old character actors who get the job done, no matter how clunky the dialogue is.
Rimmer appeared in the first Superman movie as a Naval Transport Commander, and in Superman II as one of the NASA controllers who lost track of the astronauts on the moon. He also appeared in a lot of other stuff that you might have liked, including Doctor Who (in the unbeloved 1966 story "The Gunfighters"), Star Wars (as an engineer when the characters are preparing to attack the Death Star), Thunderbirds (as the voice of Scott Tracy and other characters), Dr. Strangelove (as Captain "Ace" Owens), Batman Begins (as a Water Board Technician) and the 2012 Dark Shadows reboot (as a board member of Angelique's company). Plus a couple hundred other credits in a career that spanned more than fifty years. Dude kept busy.
Al Matthews played the Fire Chief; he was the only firefighter in the sequence who wasn't played by an actual firefighter. He was also the narrator for the TV special The Making of Superman III.
Dr. McClean was played by Barry Dennen, another busy character actor and voice artist. He was in Monster Squad and Wonder Woman and Kentucky Fried Movie and DuckTales and Murphy Brown and The Smurfs. He voiced the Chamberlain Skeksis in The Dark Crystal and Ramsis Dendup on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and from 2000 to 2016 he was in a whole bunch of video games.
A couple of bloopers, if you like that sort of thing: When Superman lands with Jimmy in his arms, the shadow of his flying rig can be seen on the fire truck behind them. When Superman leaves Jimmy on the stretcher and walks away, there's a boom mic shadow on the ground.
In the script, this sequence was a forest fire, which put a nuclear reactor in danger. They scouted a location in a forest north of Edmonton, but decided it was too much trouble: it would be difficult to get the cast and crew up to the remote location, and they weren't sure they would be able to control the fire. They shifted the sequence to a factory instead, and used an oil refinery outside of Calgary as the location.
Unfortunately, the shift of scene from a nuclear reactor to a chemical plant kind of ruins the ending of the film, in a way that I will tell you all about when we get there.
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11 thoughts on "Superman III 4.10: Oh, It's You"
Donald G says:
Barry Dennen was also Pontius Pilate on the original concept album of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and in the later Norman Jewison film adaptation. By the early eighties, like in SHOCK TREATMENT and this film, he was practically unrecognizable.
scarecroe says:
I always thought this was an exciting sequence. From Superman using the back of the cop car to change, to the chemicals bubbling over (foreshadowing his fight later in the film), to Jimmy being a dummy but at least inserting himself into the action. And of course, freezing a lake to make it rain is still one of Superman's most godly feats in these movies.
Poor Jimmy–he needs to learn not to try to be Lois.
Freezing lake to make it rain is one of the things I was thinking of when I said this movie feels like a Silver Age comic. That's *such* a Superman thing to do – just stroll in, consult with the local authorities, and do something crazy with his superpowers. He never does that kind of stuff in the movies, and makes me so happy that he does it here.
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I really appreciated them bringing this back in Superman & Lois, even going all the way to it being set in a nuclear reactor rather than a chemical factory.
Funny you should mention the press coverage of Superman. I've always wondered if in addition to Lois, the Daily Planet and other papers had dedicated Superman reporters, OTOH, it could be a task for the stringers akin to repurposing press releases or typing up the police blotter. (Now I'M beind disrespectful, I suppose.)
Superman III proves, among other things, that human beings really can get used to ANYTHING.
Look at Exodus, in the Old Testament. That story is so stuffed with miraculous happenings, from frogs to rivers of darkness to parting the waters of an actual ocean, an entire SEA OF WATER FULL OF FISH AND STUFF, that you would think absolutely nothing more could possibly be required of the Almighty in terms of belief and worship. Manna from heaven, water from a rock, you name it, it happened.
But even manna every day for years on end is kinda–a lot, no matter how inexplicable its appearance, and this desert is hot, and pretty soon half your campers are making golden calf statues while you're off climbing an entire mountain to pick up those commandments and it just never ENDS, y'know?
Poor Superman. He's, in the end, just one guy. People will be quick to blame him if he misses one school bus or falling building, but just expect him to show up the rest of the time. I guess all jobs are just work in the end.
No more wow factor, Kal-El. In the end Zod has won! Kneel before Zod! And clean up this spilled brandy.
#friendswiththeacid
THEE Jason X. (he/him) (@JasonXHowe) says:
My husband and I marathoned the Reeves Superman movies, watching each (& Supergirl) over two evenings for a bit over a week last fall.
The flying effects IMMEDIATELY stand out as being cheap in this movie & Supergirl – and yet somehow, even worse in Superman IV.
Even my husband noticed, and when we went back to SI (watching a different cut of the film), he was amazed at how much better they looked, even pretty good for today's standards.
It's been said that each Superman (and Supergirl) movie is about twice as bad (or half as good as the previous one).

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Opinion Analysis
Nama seemed to offer properties without any analysis of suitability
'It seems the agency's approach was to identify properties in a particular area and offer them to councils without any analysis of their suitability' (Stock photo)
Paul Melia
October 3 2016 2:30 AM
No-one doubts the challenge Nama faced when it was established in 2009, taking control of 12,000 loans with 60,000 properties as security.
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/nama-seemed-to-offer-properties-without-any-analysis-of-suitability-35098111.html
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But more than two years later, it appeared not to have a handle on the types, condition or location of many of the units under its control.
It seems the agency's approach was to identify properties in a particular area and offer them to councils without any analysis of their suitability. This seems the only logical conclusion, given the quality of some of the units being offered.
In Waterford, extensively vandalised holiday homes were suggested. In Sligo, units with "no washing, drying or cooking facilities" were offered.
How these were meant to function as homes without major investment is hard to fathom.
Two things are abundantly clear from the correspondence highlighted today. The first is that Nama often did not provide sufficient detail for councils to assess whether units being offered were suitable.
The second is local authorities generally took far too long to respond.
Those two factors alone meant that at a time when social housing waiting lists were growing and families needed homes, two arms of the State were found wanting. The figures bear this out.
In December 2011, Nama announced it would facilitate units under its control being used for social housing. Between 2012 and March 2015 it had identified 6,391 units. Of these, local authorities confirmed demand for 2,483, but as of March last year only 1,198 - just under half - had been delivered.
That in itself tells the story of the convoluted and frustrating process involved.
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America's heavy music fest returns to the Entertainment Capital of the World August 16 – 18, 2019 as PSYCHO LAS VEGAS brings its annual bash to Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip. The move sets the stage for the festival's largest-ever presence in Las Vegas.
PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2019 will feature four stages including the newly renovated Mandalay Bay Events Center, the iconic House of Blues Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Beach, featuring a wave pool and lazy river, and Rhythm & Riffs – a Vegas-style lounge in the middle of the casino floor.
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PH condoles with Canada after Nova Scotia mass shooting
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday condoled with the bereaved families of those who were killed in a mass shooting in Nova Scotia, Canada that happened between April 18 and April 19 (local time).
"The Department of Foreign Affairs is deeply saddened to hear of the shooting that took place this weekend in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada," the agency said in a statement.
"The Filipino people extend their heartfelt condolences to the families and communities suffering from this incident, and join all Canadians in mourning the loss of innocent lives," it added.
The incident, dubbed as the "worst shooting in Canadian history", took place in a number of sites as the killer reportedly drove several kilometers setting fires and shooting his "neighbors and strangers". The gunman, identified as Gabriel Wortman, disguised as a police officer in uniform and killed 22 people.
According to local news, he evaded local authorities for more than 12 hours before he was shot dead outside a gas station in Enfield, Nova Scotia. (PNA)
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British Warship Recognition – Volume II: Armoured Ships 1860-1895, Monitors and Aviation Ships
16 July 2017 16 July 2017 Thomo the LostLeave a comment
I reviewed Volume I in hard copy (Boy's Own Battleships – Book Review) and Volumes III and IV in eBook format (British Warship Recognition – The Perkins Identification Albums – Volume III and IV Cruisers 1865-1939, Parts 1 and 2). I am kind of late getting to Volume II but I am enjoying it nevertheless.
This is British Warship Recognition – Volume II: Armoured Ships 1860-1895, Monitors and Aviation Ships under the Seaforth Imprint, (ISBN: 9781848323865, published on 5 September 2016 of 224 pages).
I noted before in previous reviews that a Perkins volume is not for everybody but for those who "get it". I grew up with the wireless as dinner table entertainment; when to make a telephone call you needed to speak to an operator; and indeed, where telephone numbers were prefixed with the name of the exchange.
HMS Eagle – National Maritime Museum, N10504
Perkins's hobby was photographing Royal Navy ships. He was such a keen amateur photographer that he photographed and ended up with one of the largest collections of photographs of warships. His collection of photos was bequeathed to the National Maritime Museum where it can still be seen today and where it forms the core of the historic photos naval section.
While he was photographing he found many photographs were neither identified nor accurately dated. He then decided to compile an album of his own drawings incorporating as much detail as possible on the individual ships. He really looked closely at the details, the differences between ships of the same class and then differences in a vessel over time and used his drawings as a catalogue of his photographs.
HMS Eagle 1920 – as drawn by Perkins
This book is one of what hopefully will be 8 volumes. It is a photographic reprint of Perkins's original art books where he set about to draw and paint the British fleet. There is really no other way this could be reproduced, even with the technical marvels available today and that still amaze this listener of the wireless.
Perkins noticed over time that vessels changed – davits were moved forward, funnels thinned or thickened, smaller calibre weapons moved around the vessels, masts removed or changed, funnels added and so on.
HMS Eagle in 1923-1929 as drawn by Perkis – note the changes he identified
The ship illustrated in this review, the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle, is shown as she appeared in 1920 and then again later in 1923-1929. Also shown is the photograph of HMS Eagle held at the National Maritime Museum, N10504.
The books are big but with Volume II and the rest of the collection they provide a unique view of the Royal Navy in the later 19th and early 20th centuries, a view that you will not see in a Brassey's, a Conway's or indeed a Janes. You may need a larger bookshelf or broader coffee table but the payoff is enjoying a cup of NATO standard, and flicking through the drawings and admiring his talent.
This volume contains drawaings of
Old Battleships
Centurion Class
Royal Sovereign class
Trafalgar class
Victoria class
Admiral class
Benbow
Turret Ships including
Inflexible
Agamemnon class
Central Citadel Ships
Barbette and Battery Ship
Central Battery Ships
Broadside Ships
Floating Batteries
Old Monitors
Torpedo Ram
Observation Balloon Vessel
Kite Balloon Ships – buy the book to see 🙂
Catapult Vessel
Aircraft Carriers including
Ark Royal (1914)
Courageous class
Well recommended!
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British Warship Recognition – The Perkins Identification Albums – Volume III and IV Cruisers 1865-1939, Parts 1 and 2
30 June 2017 3 July 2017 Thomo the Lost1 Comment
Back in June last year I was fortunate to get a copy of Volume 1 of the British Warship Recognition – the Perkins Identification Albums originally written/illustrated by Richard Perkins. Volume 1 dealt with Capital Ships 1895-1939 (ISBN 9781848323827).
I had hoped to get to look at Volume 2 but the day job got in the way and I missed that release. Along came Volumes 3 and 4. Unfortunately because of the size of the book, I can't get a physical copy for review. Really, it is a very big book.
However, Pen and Sword books were happy to give me access to the electronic version of Perkins Volume III, Part 1, Cruisers 1865-1939. Perkins Volume III part 1 is published under the Seaforth Publishing imprint, is 192 pages long, ISBN: 9781473891456 and was published on 31 January 2017. It is available in hardcopy, as well as Kindle and ePub versions. I received the Kindle version for review.
Pen and Sword books also provided access to the electronic version of Volume IV, Part 2, Cruisers 1865-1939. Perkins Volume IV part 2 is also published under the Seaforth Publishing imprint, is also
192 pages long, ISBN: 9781473891494 and published on 14th June 2017. It is available in hardcopy, as well as Kindle and ePub versions. I also received the Kindle version for review.
First, let me note that I loved Volume 1 in hardcopy, it is one of the favourites on my bookshelf.
Perkins was a keen amateur photographer and he photographed and ended up with one of the largest collections of photographs of warships. His collection of photos was bequeathed to the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich where it can still be seen today and where it forms the core of the historic photos naval section. While he was photographing he found many photographs were neither identified nor accurately dated. He then decided to compile an album of his own drawings incorporating as much detail as possible on the individual ships. He really looked closely at the details, the differences between ships of the same class and then differences in a vessel over time. The British government asked him to stop is hobby at the commencement of World War 2 as they worried his works would provide valuable information to enemies.
The Perkins Collection comprises some 11,000 photographic negatives and 8 illustrated recognition albums. The photographic negatives are from a time when a film allowed for 8 to 36 photographs so one can get an idea of the dedication of Perkins to his hobby.
HMS Castor
The publications are photographs of the pages of Perkins drawing books. This was seen as the best and probably only way to make these images available to modern readers.
The two volumes for review cover the cruisers from 1865 to 1939. For example, the page to the right shows HMS Calliope Castor as she appeared in 1915 to 1917. He notes the "Calliope 6" included Calliope, Cambrian, Canterbury, Castor, Champion, and C0nstance. He notes the differences between the various ships in the class, as well as a watercolor painting of the vessels (only Caster is shown here).
I must be honest, when I thought about reviewing the electronic versions, I wondered how well they would render on electronic devices. Pen and Sword kindly sent me links for the Kindle Version so I loaded both volumes to Kindle on my phone (LG G4 with a 5.5-inch screen), my tablet, (LG V700 tablet with 10-inch screen), and my PC. The images in this review came from the LG G4 (the top three) and the V700 (the last image).
HMS Champion and HMS Canterbury
The images from the phone are higher resolution than the tablet and this can be seen with the difference between the final two images here.
Having said that, the rendering of the physical book into Kindle format has been well done with the text present in the book resizing well after using the usual two-finger gestures. The images are clear enough in the tablet and PC and can be seen on the phone. Perkins notes really need to be read on PC or tablet however.
Having said that, both books are a wonderful addition to a naval book collection. I will be honest and and say that I would prefer the hard copy of the books, they are the type of books that best savoured over a good java in one's favourite reading chair, flipping between pages at whim and admiring the talent of Perkins while reaching towards Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships Volume 1 and 2 to verify Perkins details.
I have no doubt that the hard copy of Volumes 3 and 4 are every bit as good as the hard copy of Volume 1. I can recommend the Kindle version for those of us with electronic reading devices, colour screens really being necessary to enjoy these works. I di like to be able to take my book collection with me when I travel and the electronic versions of these types of books have finally become every bit as god as the print versions.
I can recommend these two volumes to anyone with a passing interest in the Royal Navy between the wars.
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A set of glass bowls inspired by Pamukkale. This terraces made of travertine and water are a great example of the charm of the design made by nature. By using the shapes of this natural basins, my idea is to make a parallel between the elegance of the turkish natural beauty ant the traditional skills of the glass handicraft. This bowls were designed for Pasabahce glass company as a part of the Omnia project.


UI just got a lot more interesting, thanks to Fin — a wearable ring that turns your fingers into a wireless control system for Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Developed by Rohildev Nattukallingal (who usually just goes by his first name) and his Kerala, India-based company Fin Robotics, Fin is a ring-based control device that essentially turns a user's palm into a gesture interface. And it seems set to become a reality, barring any unexpected troubles during the development cycle. An Indiegogo campaign to crowd-fund the product's development ran from Jan. 8 through March 9 and doubled the original $100,000 goal, securing some $200,000 from nearly 1,500 backers.
Swiping your thumb down your index finger, for example, could turn your phone's volume down. Want to turn it back up? Just swipe back up across the same finger. Want to skip the current track? Swipe your thumb across the palm of the opposite hand.
In future iterations, they hope to use biometrics to distinguish each segment of each finger. This would allow them to assign each segment a different behavior, essentially turning each section of your hand into a different button.
Not everyone is so psyched, though. Android Police's Bertel King, Jr. criticized the funding campaign, saying "someone should be ashamed" and that the various utilities promoted by Rohildev are not "particularly compelling."
"Heck, I'm not even sure most of them make sense," he adds, noting that consumers still may want to have direct control over their devices. King thinks a better UI is a stronger solution than replacing regular input entirely, and dares a backer to "write up a blog post about how you managed to use this more than twice before forgetting it in a drawer somewhere."
The history of online crowd-funding is littered with products that just didn't pan out, so time will tell if Fin really is as revolutionary as its makers believe — or if it's just another useless device languishing in a bin of old electronics.


For the 3rd consecutive year, MPC is hosting two Air Force Association's CyberCamps for middle and high school students in the Monterey Bay Area!!
Week 1: (June 17 - June 21) is designed for students who have no prior knowledge or experience in Cyber Security.
Week 2: (June 24 - June 28) is designed for students who have experience competing in Defensive Competition or have previously attended an AFA Camp.
These FREE summer camps emphasize fun, hands-on learning of cybersecurity topics that are relevant and applicable to everyday life. Through each of the the 5 day camps, students will learn the importance of cyber safety and how to protect their personal devices and information from outside threats. Each week-long program ends with team competitions and awards. Many students that attend AFA CyberCamps go on to join a CyberPatriot National Defense Competition team during the school year. Get a head start on your STEM career and experience what makes CyberPatriot the best National Youth Cyber Education Program!
Ideal Candidates: Incoming 6th - 12th graders with an interest in computers, networking and cybersecurity.
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To date the following North East philanthropists have been profiled.
Philanthropists build and endow churches, monasteries, schools, housing, roads and bridges, and provide relief for the poor, sick and aged.
Philanthropists continue to support older causes but increasingly favour secular concerns, especially education and amenities within towns and cities.
Philanthropy expands dramatically as subscription to good causes like hospitals, schools, universities and cultural institutions becomes normal among well-off people.
Philanthropy re-invented as government assumes responsibility for health, welfare and education to focus on communities, culture, research and social problems.


Home » Future of Faith » VIDEO: How do I find the UUs on my Campus?
In this lively video, the Reverend Annie Gonzalez Milliken, the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Associate of the Unititarian Universalist Association Office of Youth and Young Adult Minisitries explains how to find the UUs, and build or grow your Unitarian Universalist Campus Ministry.
Great video! In your article about the survey/census you mentioned that all of our groups touch about 1200 students. It seems likely that about half were bridgers. I've heard that we have about 5000 bridgers each year. With 4+ classes at any given time… resulting in 20,000+ UUs on campus. 600 is about 3% of 20,000. I have ask many Bridgers "do you want to be in community with other UUs after you bridge?" over 80% say YES.


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Q: initialise derived classes from base class I have got a base class similar to this (but the following does not compile):
struct Base {
    virtual void foo()=0;

    virtual void init()
    {
        using Derived = typename std::remove_reference<decltype(*this)>::type;
        *this = Derived(); // does not compile as Base is an abstract class
    }
};

Base has lots of derived classes and what I want to do is to let all of its derived classes to have this init() function inherited from Base and initialise themselves (by calling their constructors). And also allow them to override init() if they want.
Questions:

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*I know it doesn't compile. What if my Base was not abstract class, does it work? I wonder if the this pointer will be interpreted as derived object pointer?

*How to achieve what I want?
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To clarify a bit,
The init() function is actually doing reset. It reset each derived object to their default state. I want this to be in the Base class with such a default behaviour, and if the derived class want some different reset(), they are free to override it.

A: A few users mentioned CRTP (Curiously Recurring Template Pattern) in the comments, without showing a concrete solution, so here is one:
template <typename CRTP>
struct Base {
  virtual void foo()=0;

  virtual void init()
  {
    static_cast<CRTP&>(*this) = CRTP{};
  }
};

struct Derived : public Base<Derived> {
  void foo() override {}
};

A: You want to call a different function based on the type of the derived class. This is polymorphism in C++. You have at your disposal the usual suspects:

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*Have a virtual function which derived classes override. i.e. dispatch based on dynamic type.

*Find the static type in some way and use overloading. i.e. dispatch based on static type.

CRTP is one way to accomplish the second, having the derived say its true type at the point of inheritance.
An extremely hacky way to accomplish the second, which to be clear I'm not recommending, but may be required in a dysfunctional organization in which you have no other options: attempt to dynamic_cast to the various options for the derived class. This is likely to be fragile. But even having a reset function at all, instead of using construction and destruction is fragile.
I recommend re-evaluating your need for a reset member function, ask on SO about what you are trying to accomplish with it, and try not to lower the quality of your work product as an end-run around interacting with your organization. (My opinion.)


External audio interfaces actually serve as replacements for the audio interface or chip that comes built into your computer or tablet. The advantage of a good external sound card is that your recordings will sound a lot more professional. That's not only because higher quality parts are used to build external sound cards, but also because the inputs and outputs are typically suited for real studio microphones and studio monitors. Of course, there is a viable alternative to using an interface and a microphone: USB microphones. USB microphones are studio microphones that can be connected directly to any USB port without having to use an audio interface in between.
There are three different types of external sound cards: Thunderbolt, FireWire, and USB. USB is the most common choice because not all PCs and Macs have FireWire or Thunderbolt connectors. If you do want to use one of the other protocols, however, they're definitely worth it. FireWire is a lot faster than USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt interfaces outshine them both. When making your choice, it's important to consider how many tracks you're going to want to record simultaneously. In general, USB audio interfaces are sufficient for the average producer. Another option when it comes to audio interfaces is a PCIe audio interface.
Please note: many FireWire sound card manufacturers advise using a Texas Instruments chipset to guarantee the optimal performance of their products. Using other chipsets may cause malfunctions and instability.
Antelope Audio introduces the Orion Studio Rev 2017, which is the updated version of the original Orion Studio audio interface. As well as new AD converters and a revamped look, it also features an FPGA engine!
Antelope Audio has built up quite a reputation in the pro audio market thanks to their use of high-end components, which are also present in the Zen Tour portable audio interface, the ultimate solution for travelling musicians.
Whether you're a musician, a producer, or a podcaster, the Presonus USB 96 is the right audio interface for you. It has 2 mic/instrument inputs and offers 96 kHz recording quality at a great price!
The ID4 audio interface from Audient gives you the performance of a large console in an extremely compact and robust housing. It features a world-class mic preamp, has AD/DA converters and two headphone sockets.
Extraordinarily compact interface by Behringer with studio-grade quality! The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC202HD doesn't have any problems at all with 24-bit, 192kHz recordings. Thanks to 2 Midas preamps you can count on quality.
If you are using DJ-software on your computer or want to record songs, than it is wise to use a USB interface. Behringer has one at a very attractive price.
The Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 Audiophile 2x2 audio interface features a top-notch MIDAS microphone preamp with +48V phantom power.
Make professional recordings with the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 Audiophile 2x2 USB audio interface. It features a +48V phantom power XENYX microphone preamp and a 48kHz converter.
The UCA 202 is 2 in/2 out USB sound card with digital output for studios that like to record straight onto a computer. Its 48kHz converters limit latency.
This Alpha Desktop Recording Studio is an indispensable part of studio gear. Raise your studio to a higher level with this USB-powered audio interface or turn your computer into a studio!
The UR22mkII from Steinberg is a top-quality audio interface delivering a 24-bit, 192 kHz signal to your computer, laptop or iPad. With Cubase AI and Cubasis LE included, you can start producing music right away.
The latest audio interface by MOTU is the Ultralite mk3 Hybrid. Unique about this wonderful sound card is that it works with USB as well as FireWire.
The AudioBox iTwo for PC/Mac/iPad takes it a step further than the iOne. It has the same outstanding audio quality and robust build, but sets itself apart with its XLR/jack combos, MIDI in/out, and input/playback control.
The Babyface Pro audio interface has two preamps with 48-volt phantom power, low latency AD/DA converters and RME's SteadyClock technology, and it's all wrapped up in one pretty package.
Antelope's brand new Orion32+ has Thunderbolt connectivity and zero-latency monitoring! This impressive AD/DA converter delivers impeccable purity and depth and is certain to become the pride and joy of the next generation of studio engineers.
The RME Digiface is a compact, lightweight interface that sends digital audio signals in ADAT and S/PDIF formats to your PC or Mac. It's a straightforward, plug-and-play device.
MOTU's 8A Thunderbolt/USB3 audio interface is half the size of their flagship audio interface, the 16A, but it's just as impressive. It also features ESS Sabre32 DAC technology for amazing audio quality.
iConnectivity have built the ConnectAUDIO2/4 audio interface to last. It has touch-sensitive controls, a great sound, offers plenty of possibilities and comes with DAW software.
Focusrite have managed to make their Scarlett Solo interface even better! It's the perfect choice for recording in your home studio. Compact and light, with improved preamps, lower latency, and an increased sample rate.
The Focusrite 2i2 Studio (2nd Gen) is the complete solution for making studio-quality recordings. Features new and improved preamps and lower latency.
Boasting a class-D preamp and 192kHz/24-bit recording quality, the compact Steinberg UR12 audio interface delivers professional results.
This second-generation Scarlett USB audio interface by Focusrite has built on the success of the previous generation. With faster response, lower latency, better preamps and still easy as ever top operate.
The compact FireFace UC is a USB audio interface for Windows and Mac. This sound card has an extremely low latency, and a total of 16 analogue inputs and outputs, SPDIF, MIDI, ADAT and Wordclock I/O.
If you didn't think that Focusrite's Scarlett series could get any better, think again! The second generation features lower latency, improved preamps and design, and much more.


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Старый Милятин () — село в Бусской городской общине Золочевского района Львовской области Украины.

Население по переписи 2001 года составляло 707 человек. Занимает площадь 2,945 км². Почтовый индекс — 80540. Телефонный код — 3264.

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Q: Rotate elements by scrolling Would it be possible to rotate an element on a website by scrolling?
The element should rotate to the right while scrollong down the page, and to the left while scrolling up.
The pace of the rotation should match the pace of the scrolling.
When no longer scrolling the element should rotate back to the the starting point.

A: I have been looking into the same thing and here is the info I have come across in hopes that you may find what you are looking for.
1) This could be achieved using jquery's .scroll and some CSS3 transitions, however it is not widely supported yet. IE doesnt support it at all at the time of this writing so you would want to know your target audience. This could be done with some fixes and workarounds to get more support in different browsers but you are better off going with a different option, unless you really want that 'Do It Yourself' feel.
2) Like option 1 it would be using .scroll and calling to a rotation plugin (cause using the jquery's rotators are not so smooth). If thats the route you would like to take, check this plugin out  http://code.google.com/p/jqueryrotate/wiki/Examples
3) The way I would go is using one of the many parallax scrolling plugins that have rotation built in. Most of them have a graceful degradation implemented for those IE folk. Two of my favorites would be:
http://johnpolacek.github.com/scrollorama/
and
http://joelb.me/scrollpath/
Hope this points you in the right direction!


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Wólka Horodyszczańska (biał. Ву́лька Гарадзі́шчанская, ) — wieś na Białorusi, w rejonie pińskim obwodu brzeskiego. Wchodzi w skład sielsowietu Horodyszcze. Znajduje się 19 kilometrów na północny wschód od Pińska.

Historia
Od 1667 r. wieś należała do klasztoru benedyktynów w Horodyszczu.

Pod koniec XIX wieku mieszkało tu 160 osób, w większości pochodzenia szlacheckiego. Na północny wschód od osady, w lesie, znajdowała się kaplica. We wsi znajdowała się cerkiew (niezachowana).

Przed II wojną światową we wsi znajdowały się 202 domy, w których mieszkało 731 osób. W czerwcu 1943 r. Niemcy spalili 174 chałupy, rozstrzelali 275 osób.

Miejsce martyrologii
W nocy z 23 na 24 czerwca 1941 r., w lesie oddalonym o 2-3 kilometry od wsi, funkcjonariusze NKWD związali drutem kolczastym 53 więźniów z więzienia w Pińsku i zakopali ich żywcem. Zdarzenie widział jeden z mieszkańców wsi, który po wkroczeniu Niemców opowiedział im o tym, co zdarzyło się w lesie. 12 lipca 1941 r. w obecności lekarzy, mieszkańców wsi i Niemców przeprowadzono ekshumację ofiar. Podczas ekshumacji stwierdzono, że ofiarami byli mężczyźni, którzy zmarli na skutek uduszenia, ich ręce i nogi skrępowano drutami, a usta zatkano szmatami. Wszyscy, z wyjątkiem jednego, byli ubrani w jednakową bieliznę, co sugerowało, że byli żołnierzami. Zwłoki leżały na głębokości około 30 cm, były przysypane piachem, na który położono gałęzie.

Jekatierina Sieliwon ze wsi Horodyszcze oświadczyła, że jedna z ofiar była ubrana w zielony polski mundur.

Na miejscu pochówku został postawiony nagrobek z napisem w języku polskim "Tutaj zostały zamordowane przez komunistów 53 ofiary". Pomnik ten został zburzony w 1943 r.

2 listopada 1991 roku w miejscu egzekucji postawiono krzyż.

Populacja
 1998 - 337 osób, 163 gospodarstwa
 1999 - 356 osób
 2009 - 273 osoby

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 Krzyż z napisem "Ofiarom stalinizmu. Czerwiec 1941 roku" na grobie ofiar represji
 Pomnik ofiar faszyzmu
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Przypisy

Wsie w rejonie pińskim
Zbrodnie komunistyczne na Białorusi
Cmentarze na Białorusi

Represje ZSRR wobec Polaków i obywateli polskich


Rus-Ukraine Participate in "Peace Shield 98"
· Russian and Ukrainian troops will for the first time take part in a NATO international peace-making exercise. The maneuvers, code-named "Peace Shield-98," are to be held at Yavorov proving ground near Lvov, Ukraine August 15-30. They will be the seventh multinational maneuvers on the territory of Ukraine, held in keeping with the NATO Partnership for Peace Program. The Press Service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said that eighteen countries will take part in the exercise besides Russia and Ukraine. Almost 50 percent of the participants are NATO members or priority candidates to the alliance. Officers from the Baltic states, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldavia, Romania, Russia and Belarus will come to Yavorov in addition to NATO men. A joint headquarters, including about 150 officers, will be set up. It will be headed by representatives from the military commands of the United States and Ukraine. Specialists believe "Peace Shield-98" is designed to achieve mutual understanding among staff officers.
particular, with transportation of oil and gas," STROYEV noted. Russian President Boris YELTSIN instructed speaker of the Russian Federation Council Yegor STROYEV, "in detail on the goal of the visit, which is the further strengthening of the CIS integration, along the parliament lines included." They will discuss security matters and possibilities of stabilizing the situation in the region by joint efforts of Russia and the three Transcaucasian states. Talks will also focus on the development of economic cooperation within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Touching on political problems of the region, Yegor STROYEV noted that, "some officials have a sort of a political itch to establish a Confederation of Transcaucasian peoples, including Turkey, Chechnya and probably other republics of the North Caucasus." Yegor STROYEV, however disagrees. He believes the cornerstone of the visit must be the observance of territorial integrity of Russia. The Russian delegation intends to meet not only with colleagues-parliamentarians but also with Georgian President Eduard SHEVARDNADZE, Armenian President Levon TER-PETROSYAN and Azeri President Geidar ALIYEV.
Battle of Turkmen Gas in Texas?
mistaken, Federation Council speaker Yegor STROYEV said. Russia, "has so far failed to create a concept of the state system." A genuinely federal state can be formed in Russia only after a unified legal framework is created and a general concept of state building is developed, STROYEV said. Although this problem is tackled by the Russian Constitution and there is a concept of Russian federalism, this has not helped consolidate the link between the federal authorities and the regional authorities, STROYEV said. He said there are many "reefs and undercurrents" in the development of federalism. Regarding three possible ways of the development of Russian state: unitarian, confederation and federation, STROYEV said that, "the country's future is undoubtedly linked with federalism." It is necessary to decide, however, "what kind of a federation is to be built," STROYEV said.
STROYEV noted that entire legislation must be in keeping with constitutional principles of federalism. All contradictions should be eliminated. STROYEV proposed to begin the drafting of a federal code which will "help preserve united and undivided Russia." As for the formation of local government institutions, he said financial and economic principles of their work have not been outlined by law-makers.
Tatarstan's President Mintimer SHAIMIYEV said, "The [Russian] Federation is not growing more loose-knit. And what would have become of Russia if there were no treaties with the republics?" he said. SHAIMIYEV added that he found constitutions of several republics do not quite fit into the Russian Constitution. "We are not mature enough to introduce amendments," he said, referring to Russian regions and the federal center. "One should first agree with regions and come to consensus and then simultaneously introduce changes to the constitutions of the republics and of the Russian Federation."
tion of commercial deals involving the Air Force. ZHILIN said KORNUKOV is highly respected as a "first-class pilot" and a principled officer.
· Economics Minister Yakov URINSON said Russia's production slump is over for the first time in ten years. The 1997 gross domestic product increased by about 0.5 percent and industrial production showed a 2 percent rise. URINSON said, "production growth goes with some quickening of domestic demand and a decrease in export of goods...Increasingly more enterprises understand that money can and should be made in Russia.URINSON singled out as a positive result of 1997, Russia's retention of a positive balance of trade which was over $20 billion. The pick-up of production coexists with a further decrease in inflation which was only 11 percent in 1997. Russia's finance remains to be plagued by short tax returns. URINSON said, "revenue of the federal budget in 1997 made only 13 percent of gross domestic product, but, owing to restriction of the government spending, the budget deficit could be kept at 5.5 percent of gross domestic product." Direct investment in the Russian economy in 1997 declined by 6 percent compared with 1996 figures. Foreign investment in Russia grew by 70 percent in 1997.
· The State Statistics Committee released a report Tuesday showing that Russians' real income grew by 2.5 percent last year, after declining 1 percent in 1996. The average wage for the year was reported at $160 per month, which when adjusted for inflation increased 4.3 percent from 1996. 31 million Russians, about 21 percent of the population, lived below the subsistence level at $68 per person, according to 1997 figures reported by Interfax news agency. The average pension decrease 5 percent to $55 per month.
sheets for automobile production. Chairman of AvtoVaz, which manufactures the reliable Zhiguli and Lada models, Vladimir KADANNIKOV told the government that it must rely on imported steel sheets because the quality of the domestic product is substandard. AvtoVaz, which usually imports German steel from Thyssen and Krupp, discovered German suppliers would be unable to meet their demands. A Thyssen official confirmed this and added that, "a boom in European car production means that most of the capacity is fully utilized. To cover the requirements of the Russians is difficult," reported The Journal Of Commerce. US steel exporters welcomed the news. KADANNIKOV reportedly aims to more than triple out put of the newest Lada model, VAZ-2110, from 25,000 units in 1997, to 80,000 units in 1998.
budget calls for revenues of 21.1 billion gryvna (about $11.1 billion) and expenditures of 24.5 billion gryvna, resulting in a projected deficit of 3.3 percent of gross domestic product.
· A meeting of the Security Council of Armenia (SCA) led by Armenian President Levon TER-PETROSYAN discussed settlement options for the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict on January 18. The Council meeting was attended by President of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) Arkady GUKASYAN, NKR parliament chief Oleg YESAYAN, Prime Minister Leonard PETROSYAN and Defense Minister Lieutenant General Samvel BABAYAN. While no official details were released, it is known that the Nagorno-Karabakh leadership rejects the prospect for NKR's vertical subordination to Baku and favors equitable treaty-based relations with Azerbaijan.The consideration of a future status of Nagorno-Karabakh simultaneously with a withdrawal of Karabakh troops from the occupied Azeri territories is shared by Armenian Premier Robert KOCHARYAN, who until March last year held the elective office of NKR President. Unlike the Karabakh authorities and the Armenian Premier, Armenian President Levon TER-PETROSYAN believes the settlement should be stage-by-stage process.
· With upcoming Parliamentary elections in March, the mud-slinging between government officials has already intensified. The Ukrainian government angrily rejected legislators accusations against Prime Minister Valery PUSTOVOITENKO for financial violations in the reconstruction of the Ukraine Cultural Center. A parliamentary commission investigated the embezzlement of funds in the Cultural Center's reconstruction, which was supervised by PUSTOVOITENKO. The law-makers also recommended the government to dismiss Minister of Culture Dmitry OSTAPENKO and head of the Kiev administration Alexander OMELCHENKO, who were also responsible for the reconstruction. In a dacha for dacha tiff, the government accused former prime minister Pavlo LAZARENKO of illegally spending state money for repairs for his dacha. LAZARENKO launched a mud shot back that President Leonid KUCHMA, who ousted LAZARENKO, had spent state money building, "Ukraine's poshest dacha." Head of the Center for Political Research and Conflict Studies Mikhail POHREBYNSKY said, "The suggestion that some senior officials steal is not news to the ordinary voter." With Ukraine's currency facing topsy-turvy stability, Kiev must control its political battles to attract necessary foreign capital.
sessions held on Tuesdays and Fridays.
· The battle over the rights to natural gas concessions in Turkmenistan between United States' Unocal Corp. and Argentina's Birdas Corp., which has been on going since 1995, has escalated into a bitter $15 billion lawsuit in a Texas courthouse scheduled for trial in March. Turkmenistan fields represent the fourth largest reserves of natural gas. Turkmen gas bids once sought after only by a few small investors are now being lobbied by major gas companies such as Unocal and Royal Dutch/Shell. Western firms are even seeking to appease tribal leaders along proposed pipeline routes through Afghanistan.
against Unocal and Delta in Texas (where Unocal's international ventures are based), alleging that the two companies had illegally interfered in its talks with Turkmenistan, as reported in The Wall Street Journal. Unocal and Delta deny that allegation, and argue that Turkmenistan's sovereign affairs have no business being heard in a Texas court.
Turkmen gas also attracted the attention of Russia which sent Prime Minister Viktor CHERNOMYRDIN on January 13, to exert his influence over gas negotiations between Gazprom and Turkmenistan. His actions have been described by many as those of a man who is still uncomfortable recognizing Turkmen's independent sovereignty. Intercon sources report that, CHERNOMYRDIN offered to buy gas at $32 per 1,00 cubic meters, but President NIYAZOV insisted on selling the gas at $42 per 1,000 cubic meters. Adding to the Russia's poor offer, Moscow wanted to only pay for 30 percent of the contract in hard currency with 70 percent to be paid in industrial goods. The attention of Russia, which has in the past suspended gas joint ventures, sold Turkmen gas far below its worth, and denied access to European markets through Russia's pipeline, Turkmenistan may continue to develop stronger ties with the five Caspian Sea nations as well as China and Turkey. Comment: With more than seven years negotiating experience, interested foreign investors, and gas reserves still waiting to be explored, Turkmenistan possesses the tools to build a bright future for gas exports. It must explore opportunities for advancement with new partners, instead of repeating mistakes of the past.
· TheCaucasian Special Border District said that officials have reported the arrival of the Russian patrol boat Derbent to the Turkmen-Bashi port on the Caspian coast of Turkmenistan. Russia and Turkmenistan agreed that the boat will guard the Turkmen state borderin shifts. Comment: Clearly, this is part of Russia's continued efforts to retain influence in the affairs of former Soviet Republics.


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A beloved and departed friend, Robert Brawley, often commented to me that art does not require fixed or static meanings. Delight in the visual, he claimed, was sufficient motivation to create. Our culture demands explanations while our hearts rejoice in mysteries.
I am reminded of his words as I walk into Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art, a gallery located on Baltimore Street in Kansas City, Missouri US. Immediately, Jungle Dance, a massive wall relief that dominates Twist of Fate, Judy Onofrio's recent show of work, confronts me. In Jungle Dance, Onofrio has removed her iconic female figure from the composition, to better plumb the depth of her message of ebullience and wisdom; that life and death are entwined; being merely an ephemeral and uplifting dance of Eros with Thanatos. In her 'dance', events occur along the periphery of the composition while the centre of the wall relief remains relatively unembellished and simple. On the central left edge, a pear, shaped like a uterus, is situated in a nest of bones. A hummingbird captured in midflight is taking nourishment from the pear. Other hummingbirds drink from fecund pomegranates and luminous peaches. Intertwined throughout are bones, snakes and fragments of furniture, teeth and shells. The centre of the composition presents the viewer with a greenish grey bone jutting heavenward and capped by a red glass bulb that is evocative of Rudolf's red nose. However, this 'light', situated as it is on a bone rather than a nose, illumines our mortality with insouciance and humour. The bone capped by the 'happy' bulb is a funny and very real giggle over shared mortality. The luxuriant and lush imagery throughout this tour de force communicates that we live in a fecund heaven, lit by our stories and parables. Bits of mirror embedded in the back wall of the piece con rm that this 'jungle' is a universal dwelling, as we catch glimpses of our own reflections becoming part of the environment. If art can be read from left to right like a book, then a second red glass bulb situated on the top right edge of the piece points outwards, thus seeming to light our way on our respective journeys.
Three pieces by Onofrio are displayed on the main wall of the gallery. Jungle Dance, Twist of Fate and Pair of Hares; each speaks eloquently about the human condition. Pair of Hares lies farthest along the wall. It presents a cornucopia of blue sequins capped by a clear light bulb. Half of the cornucopia's form is articulated by entwined bones that evoke a pelvis. Beneath this pelvic form hangs a pomegranate and a banana, blatantly and respectively phallic and vaginal. A snake curls just above them. I do not believe that Onofrio is telling one specific story. Rather, the images and symbols that she employs communicate that the viewer is standing on sacred ground because it is ground made universal by archetypal imagery. Our lot, as humans, is to be a cornucopia of lush experience and hard fact. We are both fruit and bone.
In Pair of Hares, Onofrio's consistent references to furniture allow the viewer to understand that our wild joys; carnal experiences and mortality are often enacted in a domestic context. Bones and furniture knot together, weaving a structure supportive of the disparate elements of the composition in much the way that body and home support and contain the myriad details of existence. The two hares of the title are actual elements of the piece. They face each other on the upper right rim of the composition. Hares have multiple meanings, from homosexuality and transgression in the medieval period to the 'rab- bit hole' of Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland but I think that these hares serve a solely formal function. The negative shape formed by their facing ears and noses creates an almost cervical opening that pulls the viewer's eyes downwards into the piece. The terminus of the work is the aforementioned pomegranate, snake and banana. In Onofrio's world, life seems to be an Eden in which we have both corporeal delight and the bone-hard pain of learned experience.
Twist of Fate is displayed between the above mentioned works. This oval-shaped piece is embedded with broken mirror. Light bulbs adorn the edges suggesting a ride on a carnival midway. The centre of the work presents a cluster of bones, teeth and ornamental furniture fragments. Balanced on the bone is an acrobatic woman, her red hair the only red in the composition other than a smudge of pigment on the edge of a bone, tying the figure to it thematically. Her fair and vibrantly painted face lead into a precariously balanced, upended body clad in a pale yellow cat suit that is adorned by black sequins. The pale and almost neutral hue of her out t connects her to bone as well. Onofrio seems to be communicating through the figure that we all share the same balancing act, in which we try to find equilibrium and ebullience within mortality and to find the carnivalesque joy of life amid the bones.
A covey of women dominates the opposite wall. Comedy of Errors hangs closest to the entry and presents the viewer with the head of a woman upon which is balanced a jester. The woman resembles a fortune-teller, with her heavy mascara and bright, full lips. The jester she supports is clad half in yellow, half in black, colours that suggest day and night, life and death. In one hand, the jester holds a sceptre capped by his own likeness. In the other hand he holds a black dice. Hence, the collective fortune this woman envisions telling describes the comedy of life because the jester measures self (as represented by the sceptre) against chance and fate (as represented by the dice).
Sucker For Love is similar to Comedy of Errors in that a woman balances an iconic figure on her head but in this case the 'figure' is a bluish grey octopus with human eyes. A left facing lobster claw and an ornamental furniture fragment curling right balance the piece. It is uncertain whether the woman is aware of the octopus, just as it is unclear in life just what we discern about the absurdity and meanings of our own situations. Yet, she is rooted formally by a downward facing, yellow faucet that serves as her neck and from which hangs a small, black anchor. For all that is surreal, dreamy or precarious about Onofrio's scenarios, her female protagonists are ultimately steady and poised. A yellow sh, like an errant thought, leaps from her hat, seeming to escape the melee. The colour yellow connects the faucet to the sh. Is it possible that it is both ow and freedom that root us?
There is a formal dexterity throughout the exhibition that allows the viewer to move through complex images and connect them into cohesive visual units. Colours are used almost as tracking devices that pull the eye through a diversity of forms. Maraschino cherries adorn rib bones and dark black- birds and vibrant clowns cavort behind acrobatic heroines, creating unexpected visual patterns and sensual rhythms. In this way, Judy Onofrio is able to make the viewer understand that sea detritus, coral, peaches, faucets, sh, teeth, birds and bones are all part of the human story, a universal inheritance of awe, mystery and humour that never tells any one story specifically, but instead alludes to shared wisdoms and common truths.
This is an exhibition that nourishes.


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Justin Bieber Just Released a New Song, and It's Actually Pretty Damn Good
ByTom Barnes
After a long string of legal bumps and bruises and an even longer apology tour, Justin Bieber is back, for better or for worse.
On Friday, he released his first solo single since December 2013, "What Do You Mean?" And as hard as it may be to admit, it's really good. It sports some interesting synth textures. Its hook is strong. It does everything a pop song should do. So, check out your next guilty pleasure:
This is what the celebrity sphere has been counting down to hear. Over the past month, you may have seen on social media pictures of stars holding up signs with Bieber's name and a daily countdown.
Shaq participated, but misspelled Bieber's name:
And Martha Stewart, who along with Shaq recently performed at Bieber's Comedy Central roast, had the privilege of holding the sign on the final day:
It's was a quintessential pop celebrity power play, but it had a worthwhile pay off. "What Do You Mean?" is a hit. That Neptunes-style tongue click percussion makes for a bouncy beat, and the afro-beat synths do the rest. Bieber's other recent hit, the Skillex and Diplo-led "Where Are Ü Now?" currently No. 14 on the charts, also has an undeniably good groove.
Maybe Bieber won't be so bad this time around — famous last words to make as a music journalist.


This is one I've been hoping to catalog for several months now. There's a cheat code in the Xbox 360 version of Superman Returns that replaces the Man of Steel's character model with a Fizz-E Cola machine. That's right; you can fly around Metropolis fighting crime as a super-powered soda machine!
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird…it's a plane…it's Fizz-E-Cola Man!
Here's a closer look at Fizz-E Cola Man. He's not the hero the Video Game Soda Machine Project deserves, but he's the one it needs right now.
Thanks a million to Amayirot Akago—a superhero in his own right—for tracking down these screenshots!


The te reo Māori content in this short documentary has been made possible with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.
Kathleen is an independent director and producer based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington). A feminist, activist and fan of independent media, she is inspired by films that uplift communities. Her first documentary short, FeminEast Makes Zines, focused on a feminist high school group and won multiple awards at the Inspiring Stories Film Competition in 2014. Since then she has jumped in head first, most recently producing DVD Dreams, a short doco about the last remaining DVD rental stores in Wellington. She is currently working on a feature-length film that explores the lives of women working minimum-wage jobs in Aotearoa.
Jaimee has held a variety of roles in feature films, television and VFX, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience of the industry. As producer for film and animation collective Electric Shoelace, she has produced numerous short films that have screened in both national and international film festivals.
Currently Jaimee works as a production coordinator at Pukeko Pictures in Wellington, where she is working on a children's animated TV series.
Being her first documentary project, Jaimee is very excited to have worked alongside Kathleen and help Kassie share her story.
We've tackled some huge themes within our three-minute limit, and met so many beautiful people during the filmmaking journey.
I'm lucky to have Kassie as a friend, and honoured that she agreed to be on screen as the leading face of this project. We knew we were onto something when our crowdfunding campaign resonated with so many people. This labour of love exists thanks to a large village of supporters.
This film speaks to a queer experience that is not often seen on screen. While LGBTQIA+ people are more visible in public life and media, the types of narratives we see are very restricted. The Pride festival and parade are not a reflection of reality for many takatāpui and other indigenous queer people. This film is an opportunity for us to introduce viewers to takatāpui identity – to a word and world they may never have seen before.
We also want to acknowledge and thank Tīwhanawhana, the incredible kapa haka rōpū who were camera shy at the start of the process, but who have so many more stories to tell. This small but far-reaching story was a collaborative effort, and I know Jaimee and I will keep honing our poi skills long after the journey is complete.


President Jacob Zuma accompanied by Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa, Police Deputy Minister Makhotso Maggie Sotyu and National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele pay tribute to the members of the SAPS who died on duty (from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011), fallen heroes of the SAPS.
North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety & Liaison, Desbo Mohono called on members of the South African Police Service to intensify their efforts to uproot crime from communities and on communities to support police in their work. MEC Mohono made the call before laying the wreath in honour of members of the South African Police Service who fell on duty at an emotional commemoration service held in Mahikeng. The MEC thanked families of the four and called on them to trust in the South African Police Service (SAPS) as the first line of Defense for communities and the country. Officers, Tlhaole, Mochwari, Noko and Motlhabi were killed while fighting crime in different areas of the province. MEC Mohono and other members of the SAPS including Generals and Commissioners paid tribute to the fallen heroes whom they all described as having displayed bravery and selflessness in protecting the citizens and fighting crime. According to MEC Mohono, families of the deceased will continue to receive every necessary assistance from the police service as and when they need it. She said that today's commemoration is to honor and remember the four and appreciate the dedication they have displayed while fighting crime. She said that the criminals are now cornered and have also realized that they are no longer accepted within the society.. She said that police should be harsh to criminals and confront them head-on. She called on other Police officer to remember the price that the members have paid, while trying to create a safer environment in protecting the citizens of this country, and urged them to be courageous in fighting crime. Meanwhile Deputy Provincial Commissioner, Major General Ryno Naidoo encouraged men and women in blue not to be discouraged by criminals and further urged them to be ruthless when dealing with criminals. Victor Tlhaole, the elder brother to officer Tlhaole, said that it has been difficult since his brother passed on last year October. He welcomed the support from the SAPS and further appreciated the fact that there has been a constant consultation with the family ever since the passing on of their brother. He further appreciated the speed in which SAPS investigated the murder case and for keeping them informed on the arrest of the perpetrators.