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Tab Hunter Died, Trump's Driver Is Suing Him + 3 More HOT News to Know About World (TUE)
Nexter.org made a list of the most important news you need to know this Tuesday morning (July 10).
1. Tab Hunter, Hollywood heartthrob, dies at 86
Tab Hunter, the actor, and singer who was shown in the 1950s with such films as "Battle Cry" and "Damn Yankees! has died.
2. Elon Musk posting photos and videos of the Thai cave
The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX was in Thailand on Monday touring the cave where a team of 12 soccer players.
3. Johnny Depp is being sued for punching a film crew member
A film crew member has filed a lawsuit against Johnny Depp as he punched him twice in the ribs in April 2017.
4. The christening of Prince Louis
Kensington Palace stated Prince Louis was christened at the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace in London on Monday afternoon.
5. Trump's driver of 25 years is suing Trump
Noel Cintron, Trump's personal driver of 25 years, says POTUS didn't pay him overtime, rarely raised his salary and reduced his health benefits.
First Ever Transgender Woman Crowned Miss Universe Spain + 4 Other Transgender People Who Made History
8 Superheroes That Changed Greatly Through the Years – Just Look at This Hilarious Hulk from 1978!
This Viral Story Will Melt Your Heart, America! Father 'Breastfeeds' His Newborn Daughter With a Fake Nipple and Here's Why
Tab Hunter Died, Trump's Driver Is Suing Him + 3 More HOT News to Know About World (TUE)

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Have to admit I didn't quite know what the +5 meant. Accuracy? Will change as suggested!
Does the slightly reddish color on the dorsal surface tell you anything in terms of species id?
Hamadryas Amphinome or Hamadryas Arinome.
Will check to see if I have a ventral view with the big lens--there was another cracker butterfly there with no white on the upper wings but I didn't get a good pic of it.


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Stop What You're Doing and Watch This Kappa Alpha Psi Kane Routine From Connecticut
The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi in Connecticut are the TRUTH when it comes to Kanework.
During a recent performance at the University of Bridgeport's Meet the Greeks event, Shannon Harrell and Devon Carter-Weekes took to the stage and blew the crowd away with a Kane performance that had us hoping it would never end.
We reached out to the brothers and this is what they had to say about the Kane and their performance.
"The Kane is very important to our tradition. For decades, it has one of the things that really made us unique in our identity. Also, in an era where the Kane wasn't being utilized as much as it should have been, we just wanted to bring that back and represent the fraternity and our prophytes in the correct manner."
The Rho Gamma Chapter is a metro chapter, so the brothers hail from various schools like Southern Connecticut State University, the University of New Haven, and the University of Bridgeport. After the brothers finished up their Kane routine, their Spring 17 neos (Yasir Lawrence, Stanley Dameus & Jonathan Pierre) took to the stage to hit a stroll performance.
Check out their video below:
Share this on Facebook if you think their Kappa Kane performance deserves to go VIRAL!
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Q: Python logging with ptb: Same line logged twice but only one handler added
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*python: 3.6.6

*python-telegram-bot: 10.0.2

I have this problem: I have defined a python logger with a SMTPHandler, a TimedRotatingFileHandler and a StreamHandler.
The StreamHandler works fine, but when I try to use it from a python-telegram-bot handler, the line is being printed twice on the standard output with two different formats and I can't find out how to avoid one and get the another one (the timed one) to remain.
I have discovered the cause. When adding a ConversationHandler with a CallbackQueryHandler, this message is shown when starting.
WARNING:root:If 'per_message=False', 'CallbackQueryHandler' will not be tracked for every message.

And then the unwished log line appears every time.
The code is here below as log_config.py . I have added also the sample code for testing my_main_file.py and the current output as a multiline comment.
config/log_config.py:
import os

import logging
from logging import Formatter

from datetime import datetime

VERSION_NUM = '1.2.0'
LOG_MSG_FORMAT = '%(asctime)s - ({0}) %(levelname)s - %(name)s - %(message)s'
LOGFILE_PATH = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(__file__)),
                            'log',
                            'alfred.log')
logging.getLogger('telegram').setLevel(logging.WARNING)
logging.getLogger('chardet.charsetprober').setLevel(logging.WARNING)

def my_timezone_time(*args):
    # I simplified this line, because it's irrelevant
    return datetime.now().timetuple()

handlers = []

#
# ... different handlers added
#

# last handler to add, this one works just as I want

ch = logging.StreamHandler()
formatter = Formatter(LOG_MSG_FORMAT.format(VERSION_NUM))
formatter.converter = my_timezone_time
ch.setFormatter(formatter)
ch.setLevel(logging.INFO)
handlers.append(ch)

def getLogger(name):
    """
    Returns a logger for the file. Works fine but when used,
       it always outputs the same line with the last handler
       and also with an unknown handler not added by me
       (must be some default instance)
    :param name: the file name
    :return: a logger
    """
    logger = logging.getLogger(name)
    logger.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
    for h in handlers:
        logger.addHandler(h)

    return logger

my_main_file.py:
#!/usr/bin/python3
from telegram.ext import (Updater, CommandHandler, ConversationHandler,
                          run_async, CallbackQueryHandler)
from config.log_config import getLogger

# Enable logging
logger = getLogger(__name__)

updater = Updater('......')  # Replace with your bot token

# ************************** HANDLERS
# Define a few command handlers. These usually take the two arguments bot and
# update. Error handlers also receive the raised TelegramError object in error.

@run_async
def show_help(bot, update):
    logger.info('HELP!')

def error_handler(bot, update, error):
    logger.warning('La actualización "%s" causó el error "%s"', update, error)

def dumb_handler(bot, update, user_data):
    return ConversationHandler.END

def main():
    """Start the bot."""
    # Create the EventHandler and pass it your bot's token.
    global updater

    # Get the dispatcher to register handlers
    dp = updater.dispatcher

    # on different commands - answer in Telegram
    dp.add_handler(CommandHandler('help', show_help))

    # Add conversation handler with the states
    # The telegram conversation handler needs a handler_list with functions
    # so it can execute desired code in each state/step

    conv_handler = ConversationHandler(
        entry_points=[CommandHandler('irrelevant', dumb_handler,
                                     pass_user_data=True)
                      ],
        states={
            0: [CallbackQueryHandler(dumb_handler, pass_user_data=True)],
        },
        fallbacks=[],
    )
    dp.add_handler(conv_handler)

    # log all errors
    dp.add_error_handler(error_handler)

    updater.start_polling()
    updater.idle()

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

"""
OUTPUT when used /help from the bot chat
(First is my wished output, second is the line I want to avoid)
------

2018-11-08 16:41:51,115 - (1.2.0) INFO - __main__ - HELP!
INFO:__main__:HELP!
"""

A: telegram.ext.ConversationHandler includes several logging calls that use logging.warning instead of the self.logger logger they probably should use, such as this call:
for handler in all_handlers:
    if isinstance(handler, CallbackQueryHandler):
        logging.warning("If 'per_message=False', 'CallbackQueryHandler' will not be "
                        "tracked for every message.")

logging.warning and the other module-level logging convenience functions call logging.basicConfig, which adds a handler to the root logger if no handlers on the root logger are present. This handler is the one responsible for the unwanted
INFO:__main__:HELP!

logging output.
The use of logging.warning instead of self.logger.warning should probably be considered a python-telegram-bot bug. I don't see an open issue for it on their issue tracker, so you might want to file a bug report.
In the meantime, or if the python-telegram-bot developers decide the behavior is fine, you can add a null handler to the root logger to prevent basicConfig from adding its own handler. This must be done before the ConversationHandler is created, to preempt the basicConfig:
logging.getLogger().addHandler(logging.NullHandler())

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Get all the health benefits and none of the excess sugar.
What could be healthier than a fruit-and-veggie-filled, antioxidant-rich juice-bar drink? Squeezing all those superfoods into two ounces—with way less sugar and calories. Yep, we're talking about juice shots.
To save time, make a whole pitcher of shots at once. Just multiply the amounts below by seven, mix it all together, refrigerate, and dispense daily. They'll keep in the fridge for up to one week—or freeze them in large ice cube trays and thaw as needed.
Turmeric's powerful active compound, curcumin, reduces inflammation, which can cause asthma, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions.
Black pepper enables your body to absorb as much as 2,000 percent more curcumin—and coconut milk helps too.
Runners who drank tart cherry juice bounced back more quickly post-marathon and had less muscle soreness than those who drank a placebo.
Famously water-absorbing chia seeds help replenish the fluids you lose during a sweat sesh.
Electrolytes in sea salt fend off muscle cramps and help you maintain water balance.
Research proves ACV's ability to stoke your metabolism before a meal and blunt post-nosh blood sugar spikes by as much as 20 percent.
Water mellows this shot's sharp taste and the effects of the acid on your tooth enamel.
Rich in chromium, cinnamon helps prevent insulin resistance by encouraging your body to burn sugar for energy rather than storing excess as body fat.
Chlorophyll, the nutrient that gives leafy greens their color, contains antioxidants that help protect healthy cells from free radicals and aid your liver in detoxifying your body.
Your liver uses the vitamin C in lemon juice to produce bile, which is needed to break down fat.
Cranberries support the function of the kidneys, the organs that promote whole-body detoxification and acid-alkaline balance.
Taste: Spicy, tangy, and exotic—sweet with a kick!
Ginger's active component, gingerol—a natural anti-inflammatory and pain reliever—also has antimicrobial and antifungal properties, which can help your body battle illness.
Pomegranate, with three times as much antioxidant activity as green tea, fights the oxidative stress that wears down your immune defenses.
Capsaicin, the spicy compound in cayenne, helps unstuff your nose.
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Women's Health. For more great advice, pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands now!


Bacteriophage T4 Viruses is a photograph by Maurizio De Angelis which was uploaded on July 24th, 2016.
Bacteriophage T4 viruses. 3D computer illustration of multiple T4 bacteriophage viruses. A bacteriophage, or phage, is a virus that infects bacteria. Enterobacteria T4 infects E. coli bacteria. It consists of an icosahedral (20-sided) head, which contains the genetic material, a tail (cylindrical) and tail fibres (leg-like). The tail fibres attach to the surface of the bacterium and the tail injects a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand into the cell. The viral genetic material then hijacks the bacterium's own cellular machinery, forcing it to produce more copies of the bacteriophage. When a sufficient number have been produced, the phages burst out of the cell, killing it in the process.
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The Counseling Center assists students in the process of their personal, social, academic, and vocational development. This process is facilitated through regular individual and/or group meetings. In these meetings, a student is encouraged to explore and understand his/her concerns so that he/she can make decisions and set achievable goals on which to act. The Counseling Center also provides information and materials needed by students to pursue their educational and vocational plans.
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Conferences regarding a student's progress with parents, teachers, and administration.


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Sustainable Forestry Initiative
About SFI Program Overview Standards and Principals Governance Certification Chain of Custody
SFI in Michigan What We Do Program Benefits
Participants and Supporters
Sustainable Forestry Education SFE Sustainable Forestry FAQ QLP Troubleshooting Logger / Trainee Database Training Schedule
SFI Hotline
Find Qualified loggers
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program is a comprehensive system of principles, objectives and performance measures developed by professional foresters, conservationists and scientists, among others that combines the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the long-term protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water quality. The SFI program was developed in 1994 to ensure North America's valuable forests were protected and to document the commitment of forest products industry members to keep our forests healthy and to practice the highest level of sustainable forestry. Currently, over 250 million acres of forestland in North America have been third-party audited to the SFI standard, making the SFI program among the world's largest sustainable forestry programs.
What is the Sustainable Forestry Initiative?
Certified Companies
SFI Standard
The SFI Standard newsletter (click here to view) spells out the requirements of compliance with the program. The SFI Standard is based on 13 Principles, 15 Objectives, 37 Performance Measures, and 101 Indicators that address economic, environmental, cultural and legal issues, in addition to a commitment to continuously improve sustainable forest management. The board of directors of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. solely governs the content of the SFI Standard and all aspects of the program. The diversity of the board members reflects the variety of interests in the forestry community. Of the 15 board members, five are the CEOs of nonprofit environmental groups; five board members are the CEOs of forest products companies; and the remaining board members represent stakeholders from the broader forest community.
Keeping our forests healthy is important. Healthy forests will continue to provide the wood and paper products that are vital to all of us while also ensuring that we have forests and wildlife for future generations of Americans. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative program is based on the premise that responsible environmental practices and sound business practices can be integrated to the benefit of landowners, shareholders, customers and the people they serve.
The SFI program provides a means for foresters, landowners, loggers and wood and paper producers to satisfy the growing demand of the American people for environmental responsibility while still being able to produce -- at an affordable price -- the forest products upon which people have come to rely.
"The Sustainable Forestry Initiative will have terrific long-term payoffs for improved forest conservation in the United States"
James W. Giltmier
Senior Fellow, Pinchot Institute for Conservation
Logger + Trainee Database
The SFI training program was developed to satisfy the wood-procurement and harvesting requirements of the many SFI-certified wood purchasing companies in Michigan. SFE training consists of two components core training (CT) and continuing education training (CE). This database can be checked by foresters and procurement staff who work for SFI-certified companies.
Facts About Forestry
Is Michigan running out of trees or forest?
No. Forest area is increasing slightly and forest volume is growing substantially. Michigan has some of the least harvested forests in the United States; however, there may be some areas within the state that are experiencing forest loss. This is typically caused by urban expansion and the construction of second homes, resorts, golf courses, etc.
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"Based in Northern Italy at Cassola, Manfrotto designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of camera and lighting support equipment for the professional photographic, film, theater, live entertainment and video markets. The product line includes an extensive range of camera tripods and heads, lighting stands and accessories."
"Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2014, Fujifilm is known as the world's largest photographic and imaging company. We are also innovating in medicine, highly functional materials, and many other high-tech areas. "


SPeRA: Solidarity, Projects and Resources for Africa.
The purpose of the Consortium is, as written in the article n. 3 of the Statute, to operate in the field of international cooperation in humanitarian activities for the active support of third world countries, Africa in particular.
• a center that offers the experience and knowledge exchanged between all members.
• a stronger reality for single members in order to communicate with the media, the institutions and the sponsors obtaining better results.
SPeRA is registered in the roll of charity associations of Liguria region.
The establishment of the Consortium.
In June 2010, at Castello D'Albertis in Genoa, was held the first conference of SpeRA.
The conference – which has had considerable success, due to the presence of more than fifty associations of Liguria and Southern Piedmont that joined sharing their recent projects – has given rise to the idea of bringing together the associations in a consortium. The main purpose of this choice is to have greater collaboration and optimization of human and financial resources invested by the sigle associations for their projects, relying also on a higher impact when dealing with institutions.
This conference led to the constitution of the Association of all Ligurian charity organizations working in Africa, called SPeRA.
The main belief that moves the participants in the consortium SpeRA is that joining forces may lead to an implementation of energy and results in the hope of gaining advantages and synergies.
The Board of governors – operating since the first meeting on 9 November 2010 – is composed by members representatives of the organizations of the Consortium, whose names are listed in the box on the side.
The associations that are members are listed in the " associations " page.


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This production, currently running at the Playhouse Theatre, has ventured all the way from Nottingham Playhouse to London's hottest Fringe venue, the Almeida, and then on to the West End. With a good run behind it the show was clearly of a high performance standard. Sam Carne and Hara Yannas were chilling as lovers and comrades Winston and Julia. Their character arcs were performed with cold believability; they went from frozen and solitary to warm and caring back to frozen again.
Headlong Theatre's play, created by Robert Icke Duncan Macmillan, was strangely both overcooked and raw in equal measures. The shows running time of 101 minutes seemed to me like a bit of a gimmick, that maybe could have worked if it was explored further (perhaps with a visual countdown reminder on stage?) I liked the new spin on the production, that approached the show from Orwell's footnotes, examining Winstons character from a historical point of view, almost as if his diaries depicting the state were a possible work of fiction.
So what of the terror I was so longing for? Hm. In some ways I was absorbed in the action; projections of "HATE" and "THOUGHT CRIMINAL" were undeniably powerful, as was the prescribed two minutes hate performed by the somewhat possessed actors. For me though, I wasn't totally sold. I am not sure that a traditional performance structure does the story of 1984 any real justice. I think the production would work better as a promenade, site specific and immersive performance in the style of Shunt or La Fura dels Baus. Now that would be terrifying.
*What can be more terrifying you ask? The fact that even the staff seemed to be in on the power and intimidation act! Anyone unfortunate enough to need to urinate during the show was forcefully told that if they decided to leave the auditorium they would NOT be re-admitted. Yes it's a one act, but at an hour and forty, some people may need to piddle. If they were one of the unfortunate ones with weak bladders they could no longer hold, they were unceremoniously tossed out of the auditorium behind a velvet curtain from which they would never return. Room 101 perhaps?!


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SI girls singing the same tune
It started with Broadway show tunes, shifted to hip-hop and is now all over the charts.
The daily soundtrack is always changing in the van as the St. Ignatius girls' golf team travels to practices and matches, but the one thing that remains constant is the winning. The Wildcats have won 50 consecutive West Catholic Athletic League matches, a dominant run that has spanned five straight seasons and five league titles in a row. St. Ignatius has already clinched this year's regular-season crown and will look to win another WCAL title outright at the 18-hole league championship at 11:30 a.m. today at Poplar Creek Golf Course in San Mateo.
"Other than [their voices], this is just a wonderful group of kids to have," St. Ignatius coach Julius Yap said with a laugh. "The singing is kind of crazy and keeps them loose, but once they geton the course they certainly compete."
Yap said he actually expected this to be something of a rebuilding season after the Wildcats lost ace Rosalie-Wil Tolentino (now at Santa Clara) to graduation. But her younger sister Jari-Lee Tolentino and Victoria Student — both juniors — have become top players in their own right and are closely followed by freshman siblings Angela-Rae Tolentino and Madeleine Student. Olivia Schreader, Courtney Chan, Claire Kelly and Cammy Loback have also contributed as St. Ignatius has needed 192 fewer shots than its opponents to rack up its 10 wins this season.
Yap started the Wildcats girls' team seven years ago while coaching the boys' junior varsity, convinced there would be enough interest at the school to build a successful program. The Wildcats went .500 in their inaugural season, won the WCAL tournament the next year and have not lost a league match since, while also winning the 2002 Central Coast Section and NorCal titles. And the sustained excellence of the program is not something that is lost on the current players.
"They're very aware and very proud of our streak," Yap said. "And no one wants to be the group to let it go."
Coach swap: What should already be a close game between the Hillsdale and San Mateo football teams Friday at 7 p.m. will be spiced up even more by the coaches roaming the sidelines. The host Bearcats (2-5, 2-3 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division) are led by Jeff Scheller, a 1991 Hillsdale grad who played for the Knights and coached the team in 2004 and 2005. His friend Brad Zucker is in his first year coaching Hillsdale (2-5, 2-3), but played his high school football at San Mateo before graduating in 1993.
Hoops season coming: Sacred Heart Cathedral will be one of the featured teams in the inaugural NorCal Tip Off Classic, a one-day, seven-game event scheduled for Nov. 24 at Newark Memorial High School that will showcase some of the top boys' basketball programs in the Bay Area. The Irish will play the host Cougars at 6:15 p.m., with the marquee matchup of Mitty of San Jose and Bishop O'Dowd of Oakland following that game.
Top players in the tournament include 6-foot-8 Mitty forward Drew Gordon (who has committed to UCLA) and Newark's Chris Jones (Fresno State).
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Sports briefs: S.F. State blanks Sonoma State
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Q: Angular Set Input Cursor to next input, PS: next input tag will be dynamically added on keyEnter of previous input click I am using a for loop with input tags. User inputs something and on enter press the command is submitted and the current for loop is pushed with another input tag. I want the cursor to be moved to next input. There are many solutions out there where getting the srcElement and moving focus to next Element but here next element is added dynamically.
shell.component.html

            <ng-container *ngIf="getType(text['type']);else input">
                {{text['preText']}}
                {{text['text']}}
            </ng-container>
            <ng-template #input>
                {{text['preText']}}
                <input [readonly]="text['type'] == 'command'" class="shell-input"
                        (keyup.enter)="onEnter($event,text['line'])" [(ngModel)]="text['text']" mat-input type="text" />
            </ng-template>

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  onEnter(event, line) {
    if (this.shellText[line - 1].text.trim().endsWith(':')) {
      this.shellText.push({ 'type': CLASSES['CONTINUE_COMMAND'], 'line': line + 1, 'preText': '', 'text': '    ' },)
    } else {
      this.shellText.push({ 'type': CLASSES['CURRENT_COMMAND'], 'line': line + 1, 'preText': '>>>', 'text': '' },)
    }
    this.shellText[line - 1]['type'] = CLASSES['COMMAND']

    setTimeout(() => {
      this.setFocus(event)
    }, 2000);
  }

  setFocus(event) {
    debugger
    let element = event.srcElement.nextElementSibling; // get the sibling element
    console.log(element)
    if (element == null)  // check if its null
      return;
    else
      element.focus();   // focus if not null
  }

Note: I am trying to create a python shell

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  setFocusevent) {
    let element = event.srcElement.parentElement.parentElement.nextElementSibling.lastElementChild.firstElementChild; // get the sibling element
    if (element == null)  // check if its null
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      element.focus();   // focus if not null
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UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on November 16th 1945, as a specialized agency of the United Nations. UNESCO promotes international cooperation through education, science and culture among its 196 Member States and nine Associate Members.
UNITWIN stands for University Twinning and Networking Scheme. The UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme was established in 1992 to contribute to research, training and programme development in higher education. To this extent, strong university networks are established, encouraging inter-university cooperation in key priority areas related to UNESCO's fields of competence. The programme actively promotes North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation to develop higher education and research institutions.
Today, the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme involves over 854 institutions in 134 countries.
Further information can be found on the UNESCO and UNITWIN websites.
ICDE Chairs in OER (Open Educational Resources) hold the position of chair at an ICDE member institution, and are experts in OER. They are appointed by the ICDE Executive Committee for a period of four years, and this appointment can be renewed once.
The ICDE Chair label is not a funded position, but awarding it provides extra profile to the Chair holder. ICDE Chair holders are bound to establish a network in which they and their teams collaborate. ICDE Chair holders are not only expected to do research and to report and publish on the work done, but also to contribute through reports and presentations to the utilization/ valorization of the outcomes of their work for the further innovation of ODL and Lifelong Learning in general. ICDE Chair holders are further expected to play a role at ICDE events.


The Idaho Falls Chukars will be happy to see Melaleuca Field again.
The team that has gone 18-5 at home continued to struggle on the road Wednesday night. The Chukars fell 6-1 to the Billings Mustangs at Dehler Park to end their seven-game road trip. I.F. was swept by the Mustangs, went 1-6 on the trip and fell to 8-18 on the road this season.
The Chukars notched three hits in each of their first two games at Billings. They more than doubled that number Wednesday, tallying eight base knocks. They added three walks, and Angelo Castellano reached on an error.
While I.F. diverged from the low-hit streak, hits with runners on base remained elusive.
The Chukars left 11 runners on base Wednesday, and they went 0 for 13 with runners in scoring position. They have not recorded a hit in their last 19 at-bats with RISP, and they finished the series 1 for 25 in those situations.
Not even a brief slump can make Meibrys Viloria look bad.
The Chukars catcher went 0 for 4 on Wednesday, extending his hitless streak to seven at-bats. His 0-for-3 performance Monday ended a 20-game hitting streak.
Yet even after this two-game cold streak, Viloria leads the Pioneer League with a .420 batting average. He owns the league's top slugging percentage and OPS, as well.
Wednesday's 0-for-4 performance marked the first time in 36 games that Viloria has gone hitless in consecutive contests. In fact, Viloria has recorded at least one hit in all but five games this season. That includes an 0-for-1 showing in a pinch-hit situation June 22 against Orem.
Ovalle went 3 for 4 (three singles) with two RBIs on Wednesday. He also played his 13th error-less game this season at arguably the toughest position in baseball.
Right-handed pitcher Brian Bayliss was promoted from I.F. to Single-A Lexington on Wednesday, ending his two-season tenure with the Chukars.
The Legends will be Bayliss's first professional team other than the Chukars. He pitched 25.1 innings for I.F. last year and 17 this summer.
Bayliss rebounded from a 6.39 ERA in 2015 with a 3.18 ERA this season. His 2016 first half output was even better than the 3.18 indicates, and it netted him a Pioneer League all-star selection (he replaced an injured Alex Luna in the Pioneer League-Northwest League All-Star game).
The Chukars (26-23 overall, 4-7 second half) get Thursday off and host Great Falls (27-20, 6-3) for a three-game set starting Thursday. Lefty Matt Portland (7.50 ERA) will start on the hill for I.F.
Three hits can be enough to win if they cluster in the right moments. Those moments eluded the Idaho Falls Chukars on Tuesday night.
The Chukars had three hits for the second consecutive night against the Billings Mustangs at Dehler Park. I.F. managed four runson Monday, which would have been enough for a win the following night. That same cluster luck didn't show up Tuesday, and the Chukars fell 3-1.
Tuesday's loss dropped the Chukars to 1-5 on their current road trip. Run prevention hasn't been a strong suit, but the offense has been ground zero for I.F.'s struggles.
The Chukars have managed 3.5 runs and 7.2 hits per game on the road trip. They mustered one hit in a 12-0 shutout at Great Falls on Saturday, and the most runs scored in any of their six games was eight in Sunday's win over the Voyagers.
I.F. has scored nearly eight runs per game this season (7.4, to be exact), and has averaged 8.8 at home. The Chukars have scored 6.1 runs per game away from Melaleuca Field. Their road record is now 8-17.
Tuesday's game was getable. For the first time all second half, I.F.'s pitching staff allowed fewer than five runs in a game. Its lineup put seven runners on base and six in scoring position. The Chukars went 0 for 6 with runners on second or third base, and they stranded all but one of their seven runners.
With Alex Luna sidelined due to an oblique strain, Reinaldo Cepin got his first start of the season for I.F. The left-hander threw 50 pitches over four complete innings and allowed two earned runs on six hits, a walk and two strikeouts.
Cepin entered the game with the most innings pitched (22.1) of any I.F. reliever, and with good reason. The 22-year-old's ERA rose to 3.76 after Tuesday's start, and he now has 19 strikeouts against 11 walks. Cepin still hasn't hit a batter or allowed a home run, and he's given up 24 hits.
Billings had 11 hits, but third place hitter Trammell and leadoff man T.J. Friedl, Jr. accounted for the only hits of consequence.
Friedl, Jr. went 2 for 4 and scored both times, first on a Trammell single and second on a Trammell double (the Mustangs' only extra-base hit). The single scored another run, as well, so Trammell drove in all three Billings runs. He finished 3 for 4.
The Chukars (26-22 overall, 4-6 second half) and Mustangs (29-18, 6-3) wrap up their three-game series at Dehler Park at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday. Jace Vines (6.39 ERA) gets the start for I.F. against fellow righty Ian Kahaloa (2.36).
The Idaho Falls Chukars came agonizingly close to earning a Pioneer League South first-half title Wednesday. Now, they'll have to outlast Ogden and Grand Junction for 38 more games to make it back to the playoffs.
I.F. took one step toward that prize Thursday with a 7-6 win over Grand Junction at Melaleuca Field. The Chukars erased another late three-run deficit, similar to Wednesday's game at Missoula but in reverse of the crushing one-run loss.
The Chukars went up 3-0 after the second inning, but that three-run lead slowly turned into a three-run deficit. After three strong innings, I.F. starting pitcher Matt Portland struggled to find the strike zone. He threw 37 balls against 40 strikes, walked five batters and allowed five earned runs in 3.2 innings pitched.
But the Chukars don't stay silent with the bats at home games. In their first 19 contests at Melaleuca Field, their lowest offensive output was four runs. They scored fewer than six runs in only four home games, as well. The Chukars kept that category stagnant again Thursday.
I.F. hit three singles and drew a walk in the sixth inning, but the Rockies did just as much to blow the lead. First baseman Hunter Melton made a throwing error, and pitcher Lorenz Ozuna threw two wild pitches that each led to runs. The second tied the game.
Another error placed Chukars on first and second with no outs in the bottom of the eighth. Jordan Ebert took advantage, driving in Luke Willis with a single to put I.F. up 7-6.
Grand Junction got a runner to third in the top of the ninth against Nick Andros, but the left-hander got a flyout to centerfield to end it.
In the first half, the Chukars went a measly 5-11 in games decided by one run. But the bulk of that losing came on the road. They went 1-9 in one-run games away from Melaleuca Field.
It's hard to chalk up those struggles to anything but bad luck, mostly because one-run game performance is so random (at least for MLB teams). The Chukars also improved to 5-2 in one-run games at home following Thursday's win. Their overall home record is now 16-4.
The Chukars added a pair of first-year players on Wednesday — left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady and infielder Joe Dudek.
Lovelady was drafted in the 10th round of June's MLB draft out of Kennesaw State University. He pitched 10.1 relief innings for the Arizona League Royals earlier this summer, posting a 1.74 ERA with 14 strikeouts and two walks.
Dudek was an undrafted free agent out of the University of North Carolina. He transferred to the University of Kentucky prior to the 2016 season but did not play for the Wildcats because of NCAA transfer rules.
The Chukars (23-16, 1-0 second half) and Rockies (16-23, 0-1) return to Melaleuca Field on Friday at 7:15 p.m. Arnaldo Hernandez (6.09 ERA) will get the start for I.F.


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YouTube is famous for videos, however, a Nielsen study demonstrated detect music 64 percentage of adults and adolescents head to be controlled by. Google has established to assist artists to become paid. Nonetheless, it is not yet determined just how — or they're getting paid.
It's a safe bet that a lot of the 25,000 students of San Francisco State University are music fans. When there is an online connection — on the metro, Zachariah Bargouti says.
"It works underneath the Transbay Tube," he says, speaking about the part of the BART which runs under San Francisco Bay. "I have 3G and that I will usually hear something on YouTube."
That Bargouti says he does not really buy music. Neither does Arianna Caramat. "I ceased with the downloading of musicians on iTunes," she states. "I only realize it's easier — even more suitable — to, for example, listen to internet radio"
Even the Caramat uses music to be found by Pandora. Disco was detected by her there. When she wants a song, such as Donna Summer's "I Feel Love," she belongs to YouTube.
To its credit, YouTube is attempting to help the property of Summer earn a little money. The partner development manager for the music of the company, Chris Maxcy, spends his days dealing together with music publishers and tags to permit music. "In case you should check at monthly," he says, "we have been paying tens of thousands of dollars into the business."
Maxcy says YouTube has been currently paying labels and also the song authors a proportion of their revenue from advertisements mounted on videos such as "I Feel Love".
"If video is played our website, we aim advertisements for it," he states. "We then supply labels and the publishers that talk of this advertisements "
While I see the summertime, an ad appears at the base for Hive — whose motto is "Modern design for your house." Google, which possesses YouTube, has figured out that I enjoy modern furniture predicated in my browsing customs. Nonetheless, it's not clear just how many her tag and summers will probably create from an ad compared to one geared toward a faculty-student.
"In case you are Proctor & Gamble that you could discover a distinct demographic more inviting," says Maxcy. "Therefore you may possibly come across moms more inviting than adolescent boys. I believe you will find many factors that move in to eventually what the artist gets away from these advertisements." To put it differently, Proctor & Gamble could pay more to get an ad on YouTube compared to manufacturers of Ha-Lo.
"Holiday in Cambodia" by the punk band Dead Kennedys was streamed on YouTube over 2.5 million occasions. Guitarist Raymond Pepperell called East Bay Ray — says Dead Kennedys videos are observed roughly 14 million instances. However, the group has seen a couple of hundred dollars.
"I really don't understand — with no one I know knows — just how YouTube computes the cash," he states. Pepperell states that the group was doing discussions and also the business told the artists who your website takes 45 percent of advertising revenue. However, they won't be told by YouTube that is.
"What YouTube asserts is immaterial till they produce simply just how far they will have made off my group and how far they will have shared together with my group," he states. "Do not let them- – it's overly complicated."
However, musicians say they will have seen advantages of YouTube though they've not seen dollars.
Until it published a shooter the garden of lead singer Damian Kulash Go was a ring. The videos of the band are viewed well over 200 million times, based on Jamie Kitman, their director. He says he can not show just how much the ring made, however, he says"If this has been not your sole real source of revenue, you realize it is enough to full time to not quit your day job but moment and energy for you to find yourself a night to supplement."
Pepperell would prefer those individuals appreciating his music to think about any of this. "They ought to ask YouTube and Google to cover the artists," he states. "And, yes, the more students are still becoming complimentary music but they should still caution."
Pepperell claims are the income went down in the last few years by a year an hour.
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Trump's TikTok ban is something promoters and influencers must take seriously, since the outgoing POTUS is still looking to get back at social media sites. Anyway, whatever happens, musicians should know that Instagram now has a video sharing tool called Reels that they can use in promoting their music. Instagram Reels works pretty much the […]
Based on Arnold Steinhardt, a founding member and first violinist of the Guarneri String Quartet, chamber music crowds almost always consist of many healthcare professionals, "everything out of podiatrists to psychiatrists, because there appears to be a mysterious and strong underground railroad linking medication and audio. Maybe music is an equally powerful representative of recovery, […]
When listening to music and also making music, the whole brain is challenged. So music has long been suspected of making you smarter. This is not entirely wrong, but the so-called Mozart effect has been refuted in recent years. Online Youtube video downloader can help you download your favorite music. Mozart effect The term "Mozart […]
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People have, for quite a while, enjoying amusement in the kind of calming music. Ideally, and as demonstrated by empirical research, the advantages of listening to songs are noticed because of its effects on memory and psychological stability. Furthermore, there's evidence demonstrating that melody can help us to cure specific illnesses and perhaps even […]
Music is a constant fixture in my everyday life. I listen to music to keep me focused while I exercise, to rest and distract me when I drive, and for an instant creativity lift when I'm composing. My family—particularly the kids—have music playing in the background in the house a lot of time. I also […]
In these heady times of musical accessibility, singers can select from a broad array of musical styles to sing. Singing in various genres may raise your vocal skills and chances, but how can you understand which styles best fit your voice? It may take a while to determine what tunes will see and feel very […]
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There are concerts that comply with Corona regulations. Mostly, however, as open-air events and thanks to financial support. In Munich, tens of bands performed on a small summer stage in the Olympic Stadium. The concerts cost nothing, only 400 spectators were allowed. The Association of Munich Cultural Organizers treats itself to this. As part of […]
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I spent two days driving up and down the California coast with one of the most wanderlust gals I know, meet Jazminn aka @jazminnhayes on Instagram where she shares all of her dreamy adventures from Toronto to New York and everywhere else her heart draws her to. I met Jazminn back when I was living in Seattle, through the music scene, but our friendship really began to blossom in 2013 when we crossed paths at a couple dates of Warped Tour. Two years later I was living in LA and got to see her off as she began an eight-month trek around Australia. When Jazminn told me she was coming back to LA and had always dreamed of going to Big Sur, I immediately jumped on the opportunity as it has always been a dream of mine too.
I do not have photos to share of our Airbnb because we arrived when the sun had already set, and left before sunrise. BUT the point of me adding this here is to inform future travelers that Big Sur doesn't necessarily need to be an expensive trip. We found our accommodations just four days before our arrival and only paid $84.81 total to stay in Monterey for one night, which was an hour drive (give or take) to the town of Big Sur.
After living in LA for a little over a year I traded my car in for a company vehicle, so we definitely copped a car for this trip. We rented a 2017 Toyota Prius from Turo for two days and paid $140.40 total, which was $39.00/day, $7.80 trip fee, $31.20 for premium protection aka insurance, and $23.40 young driver fee. It was so fun to drive, super comfortable, and great on gas. We paid roughly $73.00 for gas round trip, and now I want a Prius.
Wow there are so many views, not only in Big Sur, but on this whole drive. Every vista point was breathtaking, I was pretty much swooning the entire time. The first place we stopped at sunrise was the Bixby Bridge, the inspiration behind the Death Cab For Cutie song Bixby Canyon Bridge. It can be a little confusing because the first big bridge we crossed had a sign that read Rocky Creek Bridge, so we kept driving and the next bridge is Bixby but it does not have a sign, so we were a little unsure until we asked a man who had gotten there before us. He happily confirmed that it was and that he was so excited to be back there after 20 years.
After that we drove a little further down the PCH to see the famous McWay Falls, I can't say enough how amazing this view is in person, I could have stayed there all day. A little tip on parking, if you want to park in the national park it costs $10 and they only accept cash. We did not have cash on us so we pulled out and parked on the side of the road, which worked out just fine. There is a trail on the west side of the highway that leads you down to McWay Falls, sadly not all the way down to the water though.
We stopped for breakfast at the highly talked about Big Sur Bakery, and were beyond satisfied with our pastries and hot beverages. We were told they start dinner on Wednesdays, as you can see we were definitely there in the off season so we have yet to taste the breakfast/lunch/dinner that I read about in other travel blogs.
First of all, whether you live in California or not, DO A COASTAL ROAD TRIP. I've done the drive from Seattle to LA a handful of times and every experience is different depending on who you're driving with. This is a must for anyone who is looking to free the soul and be one with the open road.
One of the best things we did on this trip was wake up before sunrise. We got to Bixby at 7:00AM with just one person already there taking in the views. By the time we finished up at McWay Falls and drove back past Bixby it was 10:00AM, there were cars lined up on both sides of the road, and this was on a Monday morning. I would have never done this if it wasn't for Jazminn suggesting we catch a sunrise. Be open-minded when traveling, free yourself of expectations.
A tip for eating on the road, something Jazminn and I both agreed on, we would have definitely done more research in terms of places to eat along the way. Fortunately, we knew we would hit Big Sur Bakery on our way to McWay Falls so that was fun, especially since nothing was open on our way to Bixby. But after that, we were kind of clueless and ended up waiting until we got all the way back to Pismo Beach to divulge in some vegetarian mexican food.
We did really well budget and time-wise, showing that this can be done spontaneously. We were there a total of two days + one night and spent roughly $200 each which included our car, Airbnb, food, and gas. Of course, I would love to go back and try out a day spa or something Post Ranch Inn lux but as a first timer, I'm very satisfied.
On a final note, there is very little phone service there, so your Instagram updates will have to wait. Take it all in, soak it all up, and enjoy.
Huge shout out to Fit Girl Club aka @fitgirlclubla on Instagram, for letting me do my very first IG story takeover while I was out exploring! I had so much fun sharing my experiences and I hope I was able to inspire some followers to go on an adventure of their own.
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The Arya Samaj was founded by Maharishi Swami Dayananda Saraswati, a sanyasin (renouncer) who believed in the infallible authority of the Vedas. Arya Samaj is not a religion but is seen as a society which culminates all like minded noble people (Aryas) believing in Vaidik Satya Sanatana Dharma (commonly called "Hinduism").
Established on April 10th, 1875, formally in Bombay, the main motto behind Arya Samaj is "Krinvanto Vishwam Aaryam" (Rig Veda 9.63.5) - Make all men Aarya (noble and cultured). Thus, it is believed that being a part of this noble foundation, one paces towards attaining noble thoughts and would be able to propagate the teachings of Vedas.
God is the primary cause of all spiritual and physical sciences and of everything known through their means.
God is Existent, Intelligent and Blissful. He is Formless, Beginning less, Incomparable, the Support and Lord of all, Omniscient, Imperishable, Immortal, Fearless, Eternal, Holy, and the Creator of the Universe. To Him alone worship is due.
The Vedas are the scriptures of all true knowledge. It is the duty of all Aryas to read them, hear them being read and recite them to others.
One should always be prepared to accept truth and reject untruth.
All action should be performed in conformity with Dharma (righteousness), that is, after due consideration of the right and wrong.
To do good to the whole world is the main objective of the Arya Samaj, that is, to improve the physical, spiritual and social well-being of all mankind.
All people should be treated with love, fairness and due regard for their merit.
One should always promote knowledge and dispel ignorance.
One should not only be content with one's own welfare, but should look for it in the welfare of others also.
One should be bound in following altruistic, social rules, while all should be free in following the rules of individual welfare.
Sir, This is the only samaj which has the right way of living and the principles are the best on this earth....i follow this rules and wish that all should follow for better living the life.


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Before this season
A F C Wimbledon joined
Cranleigh left
Frimley Green joined
North Greenford United joined
Final League Table
Pos  Name                            Pld    W    D    L   GF   GA  Pts
1  Withdean                         46   40    4    2  143   32  124
2  A F C Wallingford                46   37    4    5  129   33  115
3  A F C Wimbledon                  46   36    3    7  125   46  111
4  Feltham                          46   25   10   11  101   48   85
5  Bedfont                          46   25    5   16  106   73   80
6  Sandhurst Town                   46   23    9   14   86   57   78
7  Godalming & Guildford            46   25    3   18   95   75   78
8  Raynes Park Vale                 46   24    5   17  101   79   77
9  Ash United                       46   23    5   18  110   83   74
10  North Greenford United           46   22    7   17  104   87   73
11  Hartley Wintney                  46   23    4   19   88   84   73
12  Southall                         46   19   11   16   91   77   68
13  Westfield (Surrey)               46   19    9   18   75   86   66
14  Chessington & Hook United        46   18    9   19   96   80   63
15  Reading Town                     46   18    6   22   67   79   60
16  Chipstead                        46   16   10   20   92   87   58
17  Merstham                         46   16   10   20   61   80   58
18  Walton Casuals                   46   12   10   24   60   95   46
19  Chessington United               46   13    6   27   54   84   45
20  Frimley Green                    46   13    5   28   65   98   44
21  Cobham                           46   11   10   25   61  108   40  *
22  Farnham Town                     46    5    9   32   45  130   24
23  Cove                             46    5    6   35   46  160   21
24  Viking Greenford                 46    3    2   41   35  175   14  *
* - Cobham and Viking Greenford each 3 points deducted
Following this season
New Division One formed from Surrey Premier League - new clubs: A F C Guildford, Bookham, Chobham & Ottershaw, Colliers Wood United, Coney Hall, Cranleigh, Crescent Rovers, Ditton, Farleigh Rovers, Hersham R B L, Merrow, Monotype, Netherne Village, Seelec Delta, Sheerwater, Shottermill & Haselmere, Staines Lammas, Worcester Park
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Big Interview: Strachan Group Architects.
This month, Susan Strongman talks to Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects 2020 Gold Medallist – Strachan Group Architects director Dave Strachan, alongside SGA team members – architect Joanna Jack and architectural graduate Madumal Gunaratna.
The trio discusses what it's like being a minority in architecture and what diversity brings to the SGA whānau and their clients.
What does diversity mean to you?
Dave: I always talk about that Who song 'Who are you' and at some point, it says, 'Who the 'f' are you'. And I liken it to the fact that it's really important to know about your culture and your heritage, to not deny it. Bring it up, bring it forward. Be proud. But sometimes if a person doesn't fit whatever the 'norm' is, I think they tend to suppress it.
Madumal: Yeah, I think that's a reality for a lot of people of colour when you come to a new country, because I guess you're trying to integrate. I know I did that when I first got here.
Joanna: I think my parents also experienced that same thing. But because I was born here in New Zealand, I had a different experience. I think my parents consciously tried to raise me in a way that… they didn't want me to feel like a minority. And so even though I was, it wasn't until I went to uni that I really did realise, because there weren't any Pacific Island female architects at the forefront of any practices. Tutors even. I didn't see myself in anyone. And as a graduate, I was intimidated going into a profession where I couldn't see myself in anyone.
To quote Dave quoting The Who, who are you? And how has that influenced your practice, Joanna?
I was raised in New Zealand as part of a small family of four. My father was born in the Cook Islands and migrated here in the 1980s. My mum was born in New Zealand after her parents migrated from Niue in the 1960s.
My brother and I were born and raised in Auckland. My family, as with most Pacific Island families, is tight-knit and energised by our culture, community, family and faith. These ideals influence our daily lives and I believe that they have had an innate impact on my practice.
I studied at UNITEC Institute of Technology, graduating in 2013 with a Masters of Architecture (Prof), and went on to become an NZRAB registered architect in 2018. I was the first in my family to enter into tertiary education and graduate with a masters degree.
I got my start with SGA when I was still a student. I was part of UNITEC's Studio 19 Design, Document & Build Project, which is where I met Dave. He employed me when I graduated, and I've been with the company ever since.
SGA has created a well-balanced office culture by building up a team of architects and graduates from diverse backgrounds, in terms or our ethnicities, ages and genders.
Within the firm, there's a culture of respect. Everyone's given a 'voice' whether they're a young graduate or an experienced registered architect. The encouragement and collaboration within my workplace, and my family's support, has given me a solid platform to grow and to develop as an architect. I also just came back to work in February, after having my first child.
What about you Madumal?
It's a bit of a long story! I was born in Sri Lanka and spent the first third of my life over there. I was 8 when my family moved to New Zealand, so it's been nearly 18 years now.
I grew up in Sri Lanka during a civil war. Luckily my immediate family was never directly affected. But it was a daily reality that changed the way we lived our lives – those who were privileged enough to do so would avoid catching the bus, and military stops were not uncommon. Reflecting back on it now, I saw a lot of injustice and corruption on both sides.
In contrast, another everyday reality was the immense amount of history and physical poetry of the ancient monuments scattered throughout the country.
In New Zealand, my family has always rented. So between Auckland and Wellington, I have found myself in about 10 different living arrangements. A lot of the time, these weren't great homes, and I think this is a shared experience for many New Zealanders. I would often be embarrassed to invite friends over. Combine that with cultural and linguistic barriers, and New Zealand started out as a very quiet place for me – like I was one of the people in an Edward Hopper painting.
Because of this, I became a much quieter person in New Zealand, and that meant I'd often be more introspective in social settings – like an outside observer. Being like this meant I became a thinker and a creator of sorts. I look at the poetry of life and objects and put these things into drawings.
Naturally, through architecture school (at the University of Auckland,) I became interested in the politics and poetics of architecture – politics in terms of the larger societal ideas, poetics in the small actions that bring those ideas into life.
Dave, let's talk about what having diverse team members brings to the practice.
All of their culture, their heritage, their knowledge of another place and another way of doing stuff. It's invaluable. And I think it helps us to be more tolerant and considerate of the environment, of clients' needs, of communities, places and spaces.
At work, we're all in it together. We try to run SGA like a family. Everyone brings stuff to the table. Even right down to – I mean I joke about it – but even food.
This is a pretty obvious question – but for you, Madumal and Joanna, what are the benefits of architectural practices having a range of diverse voices at the table?
Madumal: In a work environment, I think there is a level of comfort when there is diversity.
Joanna: Yeah, coming into SGA as a graduate was good, because it was diverse in terms of gender and age range…
Dave: With old buggers like me…
Joanna: Ha ha yeah, I brought the average down. And now there are lots of different cultures. It's very inclusive, and that helped me gain confidence.
Madumal: I guess I'm the youngest one now… But for the field of architecture as a whole, when diverse people's voices aren't represented and listened to, they disappear from consideration. And there's no democracy in that. We all come from different experiences and there are things one person might completely miss because they have never had to consider them. I think this is important and beneficial when we work with diverse sets of clients or the public.
In terms of diversity of age, I also hope that as younger generations enter the field, there will be a much greater focus on environmental net positive outcomes.
What are your thoughts on this Joanna?
I've been really lucky in that I've had the opportunity to directly impact my cultural community through my practice. SGA was engaged by the Cook Islands Development Agency New Zealand to complete two community projects in Mangere, South Auckland.
Both projects resonate with me personally, because of my cultural connection. As a practice, we were able to approach them using my own unique cultural perspective, along with the skills and expertise of the wider office.
Architecture in New Zealand has traditionally been dominated by Pākehā men. Do you see that changing? And, as a Pākehā man, does this worry you?
Dave: The thing is, I've got the big stamp on my forehead that I'm an old white bugger. So that's what it is, you're right, that's the nature of the way it is. I think it's really sad that the industry is like that, but there are signs that it's changing, slowly. We've got some really great young, diverse architects in the industry who have been trained at whatever firm, and then struck out on their own. And I love seeing that. What I don't like seeing is diversity being treated like a quota system. It's tokenistic.
What advice would you give to people hoping to champion diversity within their field?
Joanna: Give people the opportunity to push themselves. What I'm quite happy and grateful for is that at SGA, I've worked on some high spec projects, I've worked on some community projects, social housing… So I've had the range, I guess, to push myself.
I think it would be good for practices to give young people a shot… Let people go outside of their comfort zone, don't put them in a box.
Dave: Yeah, I think you've got to fight tokenism and you just have to get rid of your prejudice. People of different genders and ethnicities, in terms of the work that they have brought to this practice, have definitely elevated it.
New Zealand's population is looking increasingly diverse – do you see New Zealand architecture heading in this direction too, Joanna?
I think so. I hope to see more ethnically diverse people at the forefront of architectural practices – in leadership, director and management roles. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience that can come from having a diverse team at the helm.
What are you seeing in the industry in this context, Madumal?
The people who are leaders of the architecture industry now are a reflection of the demographics of perhaps 20, 30 or 40 years ago, as well as of the structural inequality and immigration laws of the past.
I am happy to see the younger generation becoming more diverse in the field now and into the future.
I think, though, that the uphill battle for architecture in New Zealand is that, in my experience, it's often about who you know. For certain communities, this makes it harder to get an introduction. I hope that with a focus on things like diversity in the workplace, along with a more diverse overall population, architecture will become a more accessible industry.
If you're a Diversity Agenda member with a great story to tell, please get in touch.
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Rapt Studio creates interactive schoolhouse for Google's California headquarters
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The classroom, created for The Google School for Leaders, is an adaptable learning space with movable elements at the core of its design
Created in collaboration with Google, as well as partners from the d.school, The Schoolhouse by Rapt Studio is a design that instigates engagement between user and their surroundings – the result of a series of experiments that suggests where and how you learn plays an important role in material retention.
The Schoolhouse, which is located at the company's headquarters in Mountain View, California, is part of The Google School for Leaders, which enlists leaders, from within Google's global offices, in a learning environment for classes, workshops, and training. Insights which informed the design of The Schoolhouse were taken from smaller roll-outs of projects across the Google Campus. In this sense, The Schoolhouse is the culmination of Google's learning research.
By responding to the physical, mental, and emotional needs of each participant, The Schoolhouse employs the principles of neuroaesthetics, supported by the research of Susan Magsamen of the International Arts + Mind Lab, who was introduced to the project by Google.
The Schoolhouse represents a prototype for in-person learning that uses the environment to engage students. The space is flexible and adaptable – the elements of the room can be moved, pushed and spun to personalise the space entirely.
Rapt Studio had its practical reasons for these moveable elements, with the space able to change in size to meet the requirements, both in number of people and intimacy, that each workshop requires. However, these elements also give agency to the students that use the space, a sense of ownership of the environment that aides information retention.
The central room has curtains, mechanically raised and lowered, which can be used to segment the space to create separate workspaces, while rotating shelving units can also change the layout of the space. The extra break-out rooms are also customisable – music, light colour, temperature and scent – the latter, driven by The Google School for Leaders with their thought partner and scent designer Mandy Aftel, who designed a scent station and the breakout room scent strategy – can all be set independently.
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Revealing that a successful learning experience is as much about good design as what participants are learning, The Schoolhouse demonstrates what the classroom of the future could look like.
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Summer in Mara Review – Come Sail Away With Me!
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Summer in Mara is such an interesting idea for a game, and a charming one to boot. The premise from its Kickstarter campaign promised us farming, crafting, and exploring in a tropical archipelago with a colorful style and a strong narrative. Well, they definitely kept their promise, but how well did they execute this adventure? Is Summer in Mara pleasant, or should I reserve a vacation at another location?
Summer in Mara is the story of a girl named Koa, a shipwrecked youngster who was rescued as a baby and raised by an alien-like woman named Haku. She lives on an island that serves as her home, but there are also deep secrets about the land and its importance to the archipelago. Koa is a feisty young girl, and although she was raised by Haku, she did not learn good manners or how to do many things.
Shortly into the story, Koa grows a little, and we find that Haku has been gone for a very long time. This excites our young protagonist, and she ceases the opportunity, sets sail, and goes on an adventure to find Haku, grow up, and learn of the many mysteries of Mara.
It is a lighthearted and often times fun little story that tries its best to keep you engaged. The various characters you will run into throughout your gameplay will bring a smile to your face and have you appreciate this little world.
There are a couple dozen characters that you regularly engage with and accept missions and tasks from. This system allows you to connect more deeply with the inhabitants of Mara and see the relational development that happens naturally through repeated visitations. As you get your map and upgrade your boat, you will have access to more islands and learn even more about the people and history of Mara.
The story as a whole is pretty good, but I found the connections with the many citizens to be the highlight of the game. The main story took a bit of a backseat, because it honestly drags at times. Koa often becomes an errand girl, and many of her "adventures" are just her gathering goods and bringing them back to the appropriate party.
This is not to downgrade the actual story, which is quite nice and contains a lovely message, but I found myself often forgetting why I was doing something because the amount of time lost between segments was quite grand.
So how does the game play?
Summer in Mara is a strange combination of games. On the one hand, you have a game similar to Animal Crossing: New Horizons where you focus on beautifying your island, collecting materials and crafting, and building structures that will bring more life and purpose to your home island. On the other hand, you have a light farming simulator that tasks you with getting seeds, cultivating certain areas for planting, and watering your plants over days to harvest things like sunflowers, corn, carrots, and cotton. But on the other other hand (Three hands?), Summer in Mara is also a story-driven adventure that has you sailing the ocean searching for people, clues, items, and discoveries.
It is a lot to tackle, and unfortunately, it does not do any of them very well.
Your home island serves as a hub, and it is the only place in Mara where you can farm and craft. This is especially jarring when you are many islands away and need to craft a specific item or harvest a particular plant. The amount of times I had to go back to the home island was easily over 200 times, and each passing time got more annoying than the previous.
Koa is asked over and over and over again to get/make/find something and bring it back. It makes for a daunting experience and truly hurts the flow of the game, which is really unfortunate because the interactions with the various characters is the highlight. It is just everything I have to do in between that has me grinding my teeth.
Oftentimes certain objectives are locked behind advancements that are not communicated clearly, which can lead you to wander aimlessly trying to find the right people to talk to. It is a bit messy in regards to gameplay, and I am afraid it does not get any better.
You see, the sailing is simply dull. I wanted this to be like Windwaker, but sadly it lacks so much. There is barely anything to keep your interest while on your boat outside the occasional questline task or fishing spot, so you feel like a lot of your trips are just long waits to get to the next island (Which is mostly back to your home island). There is a fast-travel option, but it is only to the city and it costs a decent amount of money, making it something you avoid more than anything else.
Farming is also as simple as it can get. There are no real restrictions, and all farming can be spammed easily by sleeping numerous days in a row. This takes the engagement out of the process and makes farming feel more like a chore than a fun in-game task.
And for whatever reason, Summer in Mara has both a stamina meter and a hunger meter to try and force eating and resting, but there is literally no consequence for neglecting these things outside of it becoming an annoyance. I often found myself ignoring these needs when I was in the middle of a questline, and it did not stop me from doing so. It just simply slowed me down.
Because none of the activities require any real attention or care, the game does come off as super-casual and a much easier and lighter Stardew Valley.
One last nitpicky thing, but why in the world does Koa jump higher than Master Chief?! I mean, it was nice to jump over trees, on top of houses, and fly up mountains with ease, but what is this girl smoking?
The music in Summer in Mara is quite pleasant when it is actually playing. It is weird that the music randomly drops in and out, so I was a little confused by this. However, when it is playing, it sets the tone for each area really well and gives a bit more life to the different islands and areas of Mara.
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There is no voice acting in the game, but there are vocal sound effects to help give the dialog screens a bit more character. I loved this, because it felt like the right amount to give these conversations with the NPCs more depth. The writing is really well done and quite witty at times, but the sounds used make them even better.
I only wish the game did a bit more with its world and the possible sound effects that could have given it more substance. More wind sounds, playful children in the park, echoes in the caves. This kind of attention to detail gives the world so much more life and makes the player connect more deeply with everything that is happening in it.
The world and characters of Mara are a cluster of graphical hits and misses for me. Some areas look great while others look lazy. It is wild to me that one character in the city has so much detail and expression and the next character will look as bland as bland can be and lack so much. I honestly do not understand the decision in this, but I can only assume it was to quicken the development process.
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The game controls well most of the time, but there are some oversights that do not look great at all. A light touch of the control stick, and Koa can simply glide without moving her legs. Koa can also wall jump on certain structures like she is Spider-Man or something, which is a lot of fun, but it does look strange.
I actually experienced a lot of problems with the game, too. Not only did I face a game-breaking bug early on that prevented me from progressing, but it also crashed multiple times in my many hours of play. Thankfully, sailing to places is relatively smooth, and load times are pretty quick.
At $25 USD, Summer in Mara does provide a ton of gameplay for a very reasonable price. I am having a difficult time, however, recommending the game. Although it does have its highlights in regards to its wonderful characters and pretty engaging story, the gameplay and other issues are hard to look past. It is a game that you can play while trying to simply pass time, but I personally think there are plenty of other titles out there that can provide the same type of entertainment in a much better way.
I definitely do not want to communicate that this is a terrible game, because it is not. The problem is that it is not a great game either. This is very much a down-the-middle kind of game, and it will be a purchase that is much easier to swallow at a discounted price.
It does have one more strong point, though, and I had to save it for last. You can feed and pet doggies, which makes me so happy. If that alone is worth $25 to you, then I can understand. Enjoy your dog-petting simulator!
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The Whigs, of Athens, Georgia, are currently touring in support of their major-label debut Mission Control (on ATO Records). Dorio says that he doesn't have a particular pre-gig routine, but rather focuses on preparation before the tour. "We practice a lot at home," he says. "We try to practice like we're playing a show, except when we're writing, which is a little more laid back. But otherwise, what's the point unless you execute? I want to get everything figured out before we hit the road. I try to anticipate everything."
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Now Detroit Lions must replace irreplaceable Calvin Johnson
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Now that Calvin Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL, the Detroit Lions have the unenviable task of trying to replace him.
Johnson has ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in receiving yards in five of the last six seasons and maybe has been the biggest matchup problem in the league for most of that time.
He set the NFL single-season receiving record (1,964 yards) in 2012, and despite a slew of injuries that have limited his practice time since, still topped 1,200 yards in 2015.
"Oh, you ain't going to replace no Calvin Johnson," ESPN analyst and Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter said at Super Bowl 50. "I mean, we've never seen anyone in the NFL like him. We've been playing pro football almost 100 years, we've never seen anyone 6-5 that can run like that, with a body like that. Randy Moss was big and can run, but he wasn't built like Calvin Johnson."
Few receivers approach Johnson's 6-foot-5, 235-pound stature, and fewer of those become available in free agency or the draft.
This year, in particular, looks like an ordinary crop of pass catchers in both areas.
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Just one receiver, Laquon Treadwell of Ole Miss, is a lock to be a first-round pick, and it wouldn't surprise anyone if he were off the board by the time the Lions pick at No. 16. A handful of other receivers, such as TCU's Josh Doctson and Ohio State's Michael Thomas, also could make their way into the first round.
None of the free-agent receivers topped 1,000 yards this season, though one of them who came the closest, Anquan Boldin, has ties to Lions coach Jim Caldwell from a season they spent together with the Baltimore Ravens.
"Caldwell's probably one of the better coaches that I've played for," Boldin said at the Super Bowl. "I love the way he goes about his business. He's just a great guy and … probably every player in this league would like to play for Caldwell."
Boldin, 35, would be a stop-gap replacement for the Lions but not unlike several players the New England Patriots added on the cheap during new general manager Bob Quinn's time there.
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The Patriots took flyers on Randy Moss (which worked out in a big way) and Chad Ochocinco (which didn't) but rarely featured star players at the receiver position.
The Lions do return three relatively young pass catchers who played a big part of their offense last season: Golden Tate, Eric Ebron and Theo Riddick.
Boldin said whomever the Lions get to replace Johnson has "big shoes to fill," and another free agent-to-be agrees.
"Whoever they get, he has his particular game," Cincinnati Bengals receiver Marvin Jones said. "You can't replace or replicate some of that 6-5, 240 stuff, running a 4.3. You can't do it. And obviously, there's receivers that bring different parts to the game and stuff like that. So you don't get his replacement, you get somebody that you want that's going to fit what you're trying to do."
The Lions moved to more of a controlled passing game in the second half of last season after installing Jim Bob Cooter as offensive coordinator but still need a speedy deep threat to complement Tate and Riddick, two underneath options, and Ebron at tight end.
Jones, who caught 65 passes for 816 yards for the Bengals in 2015, said it's important that whomever the Lions sign to replace Johnson realizes he doesn't have to be Megatron.
"You can't go in there trying to be Calvin Johnson," Jones said. "You have to be who you are and what's gotten you in this league and successful in the league. That's what I say."
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